VW Golf GTI

davo172 · Feb 26, 2020

imprezaworks said:
Imo yeah. Seats, mmm can check but think so

Yes

Rojer · Feb 29, 2020

So today was collection day! Woke up early and was on the road about 7.30am. The conditions were terrible and multiple accidents and road closures so I knew the journey back would be fun.

Anyway, got there about 9.30am and went in to do the paperwork. Waited for ages, but the money took a while to clear. Took the car over for it's set of PS4s, which I'm happy with so far, then a tank of Vpower and made the journey back home.

As you do when you drive a car for a long time you notice a few other bits that need doing.

Thermostat seems to be a bit slow, cruise control doesn't work or I'm a bit slow, the hours on the clock seem to change like I'm pressing the button to change them when I'm not, very odd and finally a couple of creaks from suspension when in stop start situations.

So overall I'm still happy with it, did about 35mpg on way back. Feels like a good base just needs a bit of love.

The Shell shot and one back at base.

imprezaworks · Feb 29, 2020

Will need a stat, mine did.

welshname · Feb 29, 2020

imprezaworks said:
Will need a stat, mine did.

Mine too.

Rojer · Feb 29, 2020

@imprezaworks got a link for the one you got?

Will have the car looked over by a specialist at some point soon. Happy I went with the DSG tbh.

imprezaworks · Feb 29, 2020

Can get it Monday mate. Just used the local factors for the stat.

imprezaworks · Feb 29, 2020

They are sensitive to the correct coolant though. Got that through tps

davo172 · Feb 29, 2020

Rojer said:
@imprezaworks got a link for the one you got?

Will have the car looked over by a specialist at some point soon. Happy I went with the DSG tbh.

You will never buy another manual 😉

CrippsCorner · Feb 29, 2020

I'm looking at these at the moment and am only really considering blue, red or white... but damn that looks pretty good in grey!

davo172 · Mar 1, 2020

CrippsCorner said:
I'm looking at these at the moment and am only really considering blue, red or white... but damn that looks pretty good in grey!

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This looks a cracker and everything you would need or want to do is already done!

Rojer · Mar 1, 2020

davo172 said:
You will never buy another manual 😉

Had DSG in my 8P S3 and thought it was meh tbh. This one seems alot nicer

_Tom · Mar 2, 2020

Does yours have paddle extensions? The TT is the first Auto car i've actually used the paddles and they're just a touch too small. But I dont want Ninja death star looking ones which is all people seem to offer.

welshname · Mar 2, 2020

TomSx said:
Does yours have paddle extensions? The TT is the first Auto car i've actually used the paddles and they're just a touch too small. But I dont want Ninja death star looking ones which is all people seem to offer.

Look at the options from OSIR. They aren't cheap but they are full replacements. I'm using the small ones that are pretty much the same size as standard. Just a lot more premium feeling.

They actually seem to have come down in price.

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Rojer · Mar 2, 2020

TomSx said:
Does yours have paddle extensions? The TT is the first Auto car i've actually used the paddles and they're just a touch too small. But I dont want Ninja death star looking ones which is all people seem to offer.

No it doesn't, the paddles are a bit small, but most of the extensions i have seen are horrible!

I have booked the car in with Volks Techniks in April for a full check over. I have also asked for the thermostat to be done and he said that is one of the worst jobs on these engines! Probably looking about £150 for that.

I do want to book it into R-tech at some point as well to check the maps and general engine health.

Hopefully the car will come back with a relatively clean bill of health!

Rojer · Mar 2, 2020

welshname said:
Look at the options from OSIR. They aren't cheap but they are full replacements. I'm using the small ones that are pretty much the same size as standard. Just a lot more premium feeling.

They actually seem to have come down in price.

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They look lovely, might have to order those!

welshname · Mar 2, 2020

These are also another common one that people use.

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JB21 · Mar 2, 2020

Rojer said:
I have booked the car in with Volks Techniks in April for a full check over. I have also asked for the thermostat to be done and he said that is one of the worst jobs on these engines! Probably looking about £150 for that.

Get them to fit a S3 IC and Bilstein B12 suspension whist they're at it. Just so happens I have both

Rojer · Mar 2, 2020

JB21 said:
Get them to fit a S3 IC and Bilstein B12 suspension whist they're at it. Just so happens I have both

I have been thinking about the IC, however i want to know i haven't got a shed before spending monies on it. Once i know the car is good then i can think about mods

R3k1355 · Mar 2, 2020

The rad, intercooler and AC condenser come off as one unit IIRC.
So if you're replacing one have a good look to check the condition of the rest, no point putting knackered stuff back on.

A decent pattern Rad or condenser are not that expensive.

Rojer · Mar 2, 2020

R3k1355 said:
The rad, intercooler and AC condenser come off as one unit IIRC.
So if you're replacing one have a good look to check the condition of the rest, no point putting knackered stuff back on.

A decent pattern Rad or condenser are not that expensive.

Yup, that is part of the check over. They will go through all electrical systems as well as mechanical bits so hopefully that side of things will be good. Just pray i don't have a lemon!

Have they shut TPS to the public now? Want to get some trim bits and pieces.

imprezaworks · Mar 2, 2020

Don't think the stat was too big a job for the lad who did mine.

Was £95 all in because trade lol

R3k1355 · Mar 2, 2020

Rojer said:
Have they shut TPS to the public now? Want to get some trim bits and pieces.

From what I've heard they've clamped down hard on public sales, so unless you're mates with someone working there you can't get served.

Annoying because the service at normal dealers is terrible.

Rojer · Mar 2, 2020

@welshname @JB21 If you fit an aftermarket stereo in do you still have battery drain issues? Does it only happen on certain VW stereos?

JB21 · Mar 2, 2020

Rojer said:
@welshname @JB21 If you fit an aftermarket stereo in do you still have battery drain issues? Does it only happen on certain VW stereos?

The Pioneer Apple/Android in my Octavia doesn't.

Brad Smith · Mar 2, 2020

Rojer said:
@welshname @JB21 If you fit an aftermarket stereo in do you still have battery drain issues? Does it only happen on certain VW stereos?

With the RCD330 there was battery drain on 07 and older. If you have 08 and above your okay. Would guess it’s the same for the other Vw units.

Rojer · Mar 2, 2020

Brad Smith said:
With the RCD330 there was battery drain on 07 and older. If you have 08 and above your okay. Would guess it’s the same for the other Vw units.

Tbh I want to put my Pioneer in, just didnt know if it would have battery drain issues.

welshname · Mar 2, 2020

I have battery drain with the random android head unit that came in the car.

Only really an issue if the car is left for 4days for me. It starts like crap in the morning though but most of these cars do.

i need to fit the later gateway or whatever it is, but haven’t gotten round to it. As above, 08 and newer you’re usually fine.

R3k1355 · Mar 2, 2020

Early Mk2 Leon's had some battery drain issues with stereo upgrades, upgrading the CAN Gateway fixes it.

I had an Android unit in my old Ibiza, the permanent and switched live needed swapping over as they were back-to-front on VAG stuff in that era.

Christopher · Mar 3, 2020

Love that, nice buy

182 James · Mar 21, 2020

JB21 said:
Get them to fit a S3 IC and Bilstein B12 suspension whist they're at it. Just so happens I have both

What are these B12's like as a daily/occasional track set up? My Mk5 gti just failed MOT on most suspension components so might be time for coilovers?

182 James · Mar 21, 2020

Coilover wise I'd be looking sub 1k so don't know whats gunna give me better overall. expensive springs and dampers or mid-range coilovers?

JB21 · Mar 21, 2020

182 James said:
What are these B12's like as a daily/occasional track set up? My Mk5 gti just failed MOT on most suspension components so might be time for coilovers?

Good set up for road and track. PM me if interested.

Rojer · Mar 24, 2020

Spoke to Adam at Volkstechiks yesterday and seems optimistic we are going ahead still, depends how much of a lock down we go into. I reckon the DSG has an issue anyways so just have to play it by ear for now.

Cookson · Mar 24, 2020

I keep looking at these again now

Rojer · May 6, 2020

Judgement day!

Car has finally made it to the garage, we had a quick run through of everything and I will be expecting a call later....

He is doing the thermostat and oil and filter. Then I have given him a list of other things.

Something is defo up with the dsg so that's going to be expensive! Let's wait and see going to be very nervous all day haha.

Cookson · May 6, 2020

Rojer said:
Something is defo up with the dsg.

Rojer · May 6, 2020

Yup, probably be the ECU I knew it was a risk, but time will tell.

182 James said:
Coilover wise I'd be looking sub 1k so don't know whats gunna give me better overall. expensive springs and dampers or mid-range coilovers?

I would be looking at ST suspension which is made by KW its very good

R3k1355 · May 6, 2020

You might get away with just changing the gearbox oil.

90% of the time it's the same stuff it left the factory with.

Rojer · May 6, 2020

R3k1355 said:
You might get away with just changing the gearbox oil.

90% of the time it's the same stuff it left the factory with.

Been done by previous owner, but it could be the issue if no other faults found.

imprezaworks · May 6, 2020

Did he mention any issues.

Hope it's ok mate

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