Just got a golf tdi

[gooseuk]

Hi guys. New to the forum. Just got me self a golf tdi 52 reg. Loving it so far. 2 things i would like help with.

The car has come with standard crap wheels. So just wondering were is a good place i can get some nice alloys with tyres.

And the spare key thats come with it dont lock or unlock the car. So maybe a battery has gone. If its that how do i open it to repalce it.


Thanks to any one who replies.

[Rhyso]

welcome to the forum

nice choice of car you'll have to get some pics up!

as for wheels Ebay etc are the normal haunts for second hand wheels unless you want some brand new ones.

the key literally pulls itself apart from the middle; its quite tough but if you wiggle it up and down it sohuld work free.  the battery you require is a 2032 (like a watch battery) you can get them from www.vagparts.co.uk for about £1 or just get some from your local pound shop

[Ridg]

regarding wheels, i've had wheels from http://www.wheel-base.co.uk/ before and they offer 6 months interest free, just make sure you pay before the 6 months though.

like Rhyso says the key comes apart in the middle, i normally use a flat screwdriver as it can be tight, use as wide a one as you can otherwise you can mark the key.  the groove is under the key blade.  once you've got it aprat the bit you press lifts off to show the battery.

what TDI have you got and what size rims you looking at getting?

[gooseuk]

Its the red i tdi so its 115bhp or 100bhp. Erh looking for 16 posiable 17 but with 17 the tyres start to cost more.

I wll have ago with the key later.

Yes i will get some pics up soon. Maybe next few mins just need to get the camera out lol.

[Ridg]

Its the red i tdi so its 115bhp or 100bhp.

if you want to know for sure check the stickers, you'll see a KW figure which you can use to work out the BHP as the rear badges aren't always right.  the sticker in the service manual should say too.

there are loads of Montreal 2's on ebay, which are the standard 16's for the GT TDI's so give you a nice OEM look

you upgrading from steel rims then yeah?

[gooseuk]

Yeah ive got steels yeah look bad but good for now. New tyres on the front two so pretty good.

Here is some pics.

[Ridg]

looks good!

yeah get some non OTT rims and the GTI 'smoked' rear clusters on it 

[Rhyso]

Aero Wipers too 

modding.............the possibilties are endless!! 

[gooseuk]

I will do the wheels as soon as my escort sells. Then any other mods will come alot later.

Surprised i found this car for how much i paided for it. Its brilliant so far. Just cant belive its mine lol.

[Rhyso]

so what did you pay for it then?

mileage? spec etc?