My Golf GTI

Gally · Dec 31, 2012

A Mk7 Gti for 15k! Superb. It hasn't even been released yet! Über depreciation!

Matthew · Dec 31, 2012

In 2 years time Gally lad...

Although thinking on, probably more like £20k with the new one being more expensive than the current Mk6.

Richyy182 · Dec 31, 2012

Always liked these - can't see a prob with the alloys, they suit the car well!!!

DB. · Dec 31, 2012

Matthew. said:
They hold their money very well, so in two years a MK7 GTI will still be over £15k IMO.

Well, my Gti was 3 and a half years old when I got it, and was £12500, roughly half the price it was bought for.

I wouldn't say they hold their value particularly well, they just start off and end up more expensive! lol

Matthew · Dec 31, 2012

richyygti said:
Always liked these - can't see a prob with the alloys, they suit the car well!!!

I definatly agree.

Matthew · Jan 5, 2013

Gave the car it's first wash in my ownership today, it was filthy.

Also fitted my MTEC bulbs, definatly an improvement on the standard yellow ones.

Found out what ET the shadow Monza reps are too, ET40. So each wheel sticks out 10mm more than standard!

IMG_5113a by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

IMG_5114 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

IMG_5109b by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

IMG_5112a by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

IMG_5115b by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

IMG_5117 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

Shiney exhaust courtesy of Britemax

IMG_5123 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

New MTEC bulbs...

IMG_5132 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

IMG_5133 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

IMG_5125 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

Gally · Jan 5, 2013

Looks superb mate. The reps are a bit poor but the discerning man would never know.

Oh and how is Black to live with?

NoahRobinson07 · Jan 5, 2013

I have to say I feel the wheels are a bit big. Nice car all the same, some of the optional BBS from the Audi A3 Would suit it nicely....

though to be honest, its your car!

DB. · Jan 5, 2013

I hate those A3 wheels! Eww.

Much nicer BBS's available!

NoahRobinson07 · Jan 5, 2013

Dave63 said:
I hate those A3 wheels! Eww.

Much nicer BBS's available!

I quite like them, prefer the wider ones that are options on the A5.

What are the other ones, I can't remember the names of BBS wheels. CH? Similar to a set of standard Beemer wheels.

Gally · Jan 6, 2013

No those are quite bad mate.

Matthew · Jan 6, 2013

It's so rewarding to clean, shame within a day or two it will be filthy again...

Regarding the wheels, in the summer when I'm not saving for a ridiculously expensive cruise, I'll be looking to get some BBS VZ/Pescara wheels.

Love them!

NoahRobinson07 · Jan 6, 2013

Matthew. said:
It's so rewarding to clean, shame within a day or two it will be filthy again...

Regarding the wheels, in the summer when I'm not saving for a ridiculously expensive cruise, I'll be looking to get some BBS VZ/Pescara wheels.

Love them!

Yeah they're quite nice

Matthew · Jan 7, 2013

Cheeky interior at night. Love it.

Untitled by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

Hixle · Jan 7, 2013

That looks lovely Matt. Really nice mate, like the wheels too!

Matthew · Jan 7, 2013

Cheers Luke

How you finding the 500?

Hixle · Jan 7, 2013

Good thanks mate. Needs more power though, will be going in for a map as soon as the warrenties up

MatthewR · Jan 7, 2013

Love it! i know i said about an MK7 in two years time, however i think ill probably save some moneys and get one of these next year instead. Brilliant colour as well!

Matthew · Jan 8, 2013

Luke said:
Good thanks mate. Needs more power though, will be going in for a map as soon as the warrenties up

Id love to map the Golf but no doubt the insurance would rape me.

That and it has AA warranty which would probably become invalid.

Shame really.

Stefan. · Jan 8, 2013

Matthew. said:
I love this, have really grown on me lately. love the interior shot at night time too :approve:

Matthew · Jan 8, 2013

Cheers mate.

Must admit this is my fav

IMG_5132 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

DB. · Jan 8, 2013

I wish I went black at times, other times Im happy with white. It was a toss up between the two!

Matthew · Jan 8, 2013

Atleast with white you can paint the rear bumper, my Red one looked ace with that done.

Be a waste of money with this one.

DB. · Jan 8, 2013

Matthew. said:
Atleast with white you can paint the rear bumper, my Red one looked ace with that done.

Be a waste of money with this one.

CBA! Lol although it would look a lot better!

Matthew · Jan 8, 2013

It's only about £100 and it looks ace!

Get it done!!!

Clart · Jan 8, 2013

That looks really smart.

Donny_Dog · Jan 14, 2013

WTF, I come for a quick browse and you've got rid of the RB!

Matthew · Jan 14, 2013

Yeah it went to another member on here mate.

Back in a GTI

Donny_Dog · Jan 15, 2013

Matthew. said:
Yeah it went to another member on here mate.

Back in a GTI

Vts next then!

Matthew · Jan 15, 2013

Not again mate! Ha

Matthew · Feb 10, 2013

Anyone else notice strange patterns on your car when the snow falls?

Havent noticed this before, thought it was cool.

Strange pattern on bonnet by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

Random car park shot...

Untitled by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

Untitled by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

Matthew · Feb 13, 2013

Update

Bought some new PS3s for the car on Sunday (not bloody cheap in 18 inch size)

Also just agreed a deal on these Edition 30 BBS Pescaras

Should look better than the Shadow Monza reps.

Untitled by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

Jason_E · Feb 13, 2013

Great choice of wheel! I always get that pattern if the car is mildly warm still.

A friend of mine has taken the sound deadening foamy carpet s**t out from under the bonnet, apparently it aids with the noise of the car. May try it at the weekend

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jenic · Feb 13, 2013

Excellent, will look awesome on those :approve:

Poopensharten · Feb 14, 2013

Hero Matt, sublime shoe's for a Golf.

Will it need a drop or will it look okay? Is the suspension the same as the Ed30 as the normal GTi?

Matthew · Feb 14, 2013

Cheers lads.

I believe the Ed30 and standard GTI have the same suspension, although font quite me on that.

Ill be looking into some H&Rs later on in the year, although I had to "borrow" some cruise savings money to buy these which has gone down lead a lead balloon TBH.

philmots · Feb 14, 2013

Nice one! It will look great on those wheels, they're perfect.

Matthew · Feb 14, 2013

Thanks for the nice comments.

Ill get some pictures at the weekend when the Pescaras will be on!

Dead exited

Matthew · Feb 17, 2013

Well I got up early this morning and gave the car 4 hours worth of cleaning, it was a real filthy mess.

Also got the new Edition30 Pescara wheels on.

Look so much better