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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: MikeLarwood on 25 January 2009, 20:44
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All,
Just a quick one, showing off the final work on the new motor. Took delivery of it 2 weeks ago but with starting a new job and my dog going off I didn't get chance to give it the once over.
The motor is a 2008 '58 Pirelli Edition Golf GTI, with DSG gearbox. Not much in the way of extras, but the usual stuff applies - heated half leather seats, dual-zone climate control, 18" Ronal wheels...
The work done - wheels were removed, cleaned inside and out with Bilberry, clayed, Jeff's Strong was applied by PC and 4" pad, and then they were sealed with Poorboy's Wheel Sealant. The arches were cleaned with APC diluted 10:1 and an old sponge, along with all suspension components. They were then dressed with Meguiar's Hyper Dressing diluted 3:1.
The bodywork was washed with a mix of Meguiars Hyper Wash and Shampoo Plus, and then rinsed, clayed with Sonus Green, then washed again. The car was then dried and polished with Menzerna Final Finish on a 6" 3M Orange pad.
Following this, I applied Blackfire Midnight Sun by hand to all panels and glass, including doorshuts.
The tyres were dressed with Blackfire Long Life Tyre Gel, and the exhaust polished with #00 wire wool and Meguiars NXT Metal Polish. To top it off the inside was wiped down with Meguiars Last Touch on a cloth, and then the mats given a squirt of Auto Glym Autofresh.
I'm pleased with the results... Sorry I didn't get any WIP photos, it wasn't really that much of a state, just a little dirty.
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Thanks for Looking!
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It's got Xenons!! They are an expensive extra!! :laugh:
Really nice looking car though. I prefer these to the Ed30 as I think they will be more exclusive...
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Didn't know they weren't standard! Lol! :embarassed:
Plans so far include (but are not limited to!)
RNS-510
ITG Panel Filter
Forge Bypass Valve
Forge FMIC
Large Bore Downpipe and Hi-Flow Cat (Milltek)
Cat-back (non-resonated - Milltek)
Remap to suit the above.
I plan on leaving it pretty simple on the outside, as I prefer the standard look. Original intention was not to mess with it as I've got a project Audi S2 (around 350awhp) to go quick in, but hey... You know how these things are!
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That looks amazing!
I never noticed these being for sale :huh: :embarassed:
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looks good :cool:
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Sorry tobe a noob - but I cant see any diffrences between this and the Ed30, except for the alloys........??
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Sorry tobe a noob - but I cant see any diffrences between this and the Ed30, except for the alloys........??
iirc It was offered with a different range of colours, the interior stitching is yellow instead of the ED30 red in addition to the different rims.
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The seats have a different design too - tyre tread pattern!
The rear windows from the B pillar are dark tint as standard (option on ED30)
The tyres are Strictly Pirelli.
Other differences are already mentioned (alloys and stitching)
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Looking very sweet mate.. :cool: Good to see you are on the right course with the mods too. :wink:
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Welcome to the pirelli club mike :grin: not many of us around in here, i am seriously considering getting mines revo'd now that its done that its ran in a bit.Keep me posted on your mods. :smiley:
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Did you get your dog back Mike?
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I did indeed - he was returned to us on Monday this week - so happy reunion! :smiley:
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looks decent! though i'm clearly inclined to agree! haha
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Sorry tobe a noob - but I cant see any diffrences between this and the Ed30, except for the alloys........??
iirc It was offered with a different range of colours, the interior stitching is yellow instead of the ED30 red in addition to the different rims.
The seats have a different design too - tyre tread pattern!
The rear windows from the B pillar are dark tint as standard (option on ED30)
The tyres are Strictly Pirelli.
Other differences are already mentioned (alloys and stitching)
And they came with armrest and MFSW as standard (optional extras on the Ed30).
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Sorry tobe a noob - but I cant see any diffrences between this and the Ed30, except for the alloys........??
iirc It was offered with a different range of colours, the interior stitching is yellow instead of the ED30 red in addition to the different rims.
The seats have a different design too - tyre tread pattern!
The rear windows from the B pillar are dark tint as standard (option on ED30)
The tyres are Strictly Pirelli.
Other differences are already mentioned (alloys and stitching)
And they came with armrest and MFSW as standard (optional extras on the Ed30).
I dont see a MFSW on the last pic though???
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Sorry tobe a noob - but I cant see any diffrences between this and the Ed30, except for the alloys........??
iirc It was offered with a different range of colours, the interior stitching is yellow instead of the ED30 red in addition to the different rims.
The seats have a different design too - tyre tread pattern!
The rear windows from the B pillar are dark tint as standard (option on ED30)
The tyres are Strictly Pirelli.
Other differences are already mentioned (alloys and stitching)
And they came with armrest and MFSW as standard (optional extras on the Ed30).
They came the armrest but not the MFSW as standard. The Pirelli did have darkened glass from the B pillar back which the Ed30 didn't...
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Picked up my 58 Reg GTi Pirelli (Diamond Black) last Friday.
Traded in an 07 Reg Audi TT 2.0T for it. First impressions are excellent
The Pirelli has an MFSW, Ipod dock, elec folding mirrors, Manual etc
Not sure what was std spec and what was an extra
I believe there are less than 1,000 in the UK and these are the last Mk5 GTi's.
Will try and post some piccies once I figure out how to use this site.
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Picked up my 58 Reg GTi Pirelli (Diamond Black) last Friday.
Traded in an 07 Reg Audi TT 2.0T for it. First impressions are excellent
The Pirelli has an MFSW, Ipod dock, elec folding mirrors, Manual etc
Not sure what was std spec and what was an extra
I believe there are less than 1,000 in the UK and these are the last Mk5 GTi's.
Will try and post some piccies once I figure out how to use this site.
i heard only 240 units were sold in the uk. Thats an exclusive motor.
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Saw a pirelli, silver, 3 door a few days back. They look very similar to the ED30, and you have to know your cars to spot the differences - but I do much rather prefer the seat design in the Pirelli - looks cool!
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I'm considering buying one of these Pirelli Editions.... they seem to be quite rare and offer the 230bhp engine which is pretty cool.
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There seems to be quite a lot of Pirelli Editions on the VW used car search facility at the moment, that is where I spotted mine. There are deals available on them at the moment because of the imminent arrival of the Mk6. It is a great bit of kit and seems fairly well specced as standard compared to the other german equivalent hatches.