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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: andytran on 02 February 2009, 22:06

Title: New owner with the usual questions!!
Post by: andytran on 02 February 2009, 22:06: Hi all,

Im based north of Aberdeen - lots of quiet, wide open sweeping roads :laugh:

Just got myself a standard GTi Mk5 5 door in black.
Traded in my BMW 120D M Sport, so getting used to 25mpg and FWD is taking a minute!!

Absolutely love the GTI, is so refined but quick and a lot easier to live with than the BMW.

A few questions -

1. VAG-COM - there are some units on EBAY. Will any of these work on the Mk5?

2. Wheres the best place to get a centre armrest and some genuine Monza's (mines on 17s).

3. I have the single CD - is it worth upgrading to the 6 cd - apart from the obvious, are there any amp/wattage/sound quality differences?

3. Finally, what options do I have for replacing the rear bumper for an Ed30 one? Ive looked at breakers etc, but they are none existant!!

Thanks in advance for any replies, I look forward to becoming an active member of the forum!

Regards

Andy
Title: Re: New owner with the usual questions!!
Post by: WhiteGTI on 02 February 2009, 22:12: 1.) Make sure you don't go for any VAG Com stuff that comes from the East. All fake copies that probably won't even work. I'm sure a VAG COM expert will come along soon. http://www.ross-tech.com/ is the official place for VAGCOM I think.

2.) Centre armrest and Monza's come up on eBay from time to time. Your other bet is to just keep an eye on the golf forums! People often sell them for aftermarket wheels.

3.) Can't answer

4.) Dealer/eBay/forums are your best bet!

Sorry I couldn't be of more help! :smiley:
Title: Re: New owner with the usual questions!!
Post by: Bustwell on 02 February 2009, 23:39: Firstly welcome to the forum. Get yourself across to www.eastsidevw.co.uk forum based in Aberdeen

1. Quite a few guys on Eastside will help you out

2. Ebay, forums, breakers, dealers

3. I only had a single CD in mine but now fitted a ipod cable, so thats an option

4. Ebay, forums, breakers, dealers. Although some guys on here have had their original lower bumper painted
Title: Re: New owner with the usual questions!!
Post by: Hurdy on 03 February 2009, 00:50: Quote from: andytran on 02 February 2009, 22:06

1. VAG-COM - there are some units on EBAY. Will any of these work on the Mk5?

Avoid ebay. Look on the local forums for group buys which come along every so often or in the for sale sections. VAGCOM is now also known as VCDS.

2. Wheres the best place to get a centre armrest and some genuine Monza's (mines on 17s).

Again, look on the for sale section of forums.

3. I have the single CD - is it worth upgrading to the 6 cd - apart from the obvious, are there any amp/wattage/sound quality differences?

Don't upgrade to the 6CD and I wouldn't really bother with an IPOD link (I had it and it is pants). Most VW head units have low sound handling capabilities and the speakers are realatively poor quality too. It all depends on your budget, but if you value quality sound, then aftermarket is really the only way to go. A decent double din head unit and 3 way components up front, with coax speakers in the rear and a sub and 4 way amp in the boot is the best option.

3. Finally, what options do I have for replacing the rear bumper for an Ed30 one? Ive looked at breakers etc, but they are none existant!!

I'd go with prepping and painting the original one, as the Edition 30 bumper is quite pricey for a piece of plastic.

Thanks in advance for any replies, I look forward to becoming an active member of the forum!

Regards

Andy
Title: Re: New owner with the usual questions!!
Post by: ub7rm on 03 February 2009, 07:57: Welcome to another Aberdonian-ish :smiley:
Title: Re: New owner with the usual questions!!
Post by: VeeDubDan on 03 February 2009, 08:08: I'm in Aberdeen too...well Banchory! Group hug!! Lol!!! :grin:
Title: Re: New owner with the usual questions!!
Post by: andytran on 03 February 2009, 09:48: Cheers all :wink:

It seems that VAG-COM on Ebay is a none starter!

The 6cd makes no difference to sound quality

The rear bumper needs paint!

I will just have to keep my eyes open for 18"s and an armrest!

Glad to see a few locals on the forum - Im actually in Peterhead!

Thanks for the help, look forward to future topics!!!

Andy
Title: Re: New owner with the usual questions!!
Post by: Rollini on 03 February 2009, 10:57: Painting the rear bumper isn't as easy as it sounds - i phoned around a few of my local dealers and they all said that because of its bobbly texture the paint won't stick - i was pointed to a localish vw approved bodyshop by this forum which did a "special" wet-priming technique
Title: Re: New owner with the usual questions!!
Post by: WhiteGTI on 03 February 2009, 11:06: ^^ Still happy with it? :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New owner with the usual questions!!
Post by: vaughn on 03 February 2009, 11:11: here`s an arm rest
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-MK5-Golf-10-04-Retrofit-Armrest-Kit-Anthracite_W0QQitemZ400028236972QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item400028236972&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
Title: Re: New owner with the usual questions!!
Post by: andytran on 03 February 2009, 13:55: Thanks,
Saw that, but thought it was kinda expensive? Surely they cant cost much more than that from VW direct?

Andy :undecided:
Title: Re: New owner with the usual questions!!
Post by: Rollini on 03 February 2009, 14:07: Quote from: WhiteGTI on 03 February 2009, 11:06
^^ Still happy with it? :smiley: :smiley:

well chuffed :smiley:
Title: Re: New owner with the usual questions!!
Post by: g10gti on 03 February 2009, 22:01: Hi mate GTI owner from Glasgow. welcome to site. Used to be in Aberdeen quite a lot with football used to work with club. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: New owner with the usual questions!!
Post by: Jkctr on 03 February 2009, 22:16: Any good

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK5-LEATHER-ARMREST-R32-GTI-GTTDI-FSI_W0QQitemZ220351299619QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item220351299619&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

:smiley:
Title: Re: New owner with the usual questions!!
Post by: andytran on 04 February 2009, 15:04: Got my beady eyes on it....

Cheers mate,

Andy
Title: Re: New owner with the usual questions!!
Post by: celica on 06 February 2009, 20:44: didn't realise it's not a standard option on a GTi!

something like above, are they a straight fit item?

good to know they can be retro fit easy (reference for the future)
Title: Re: New owner with the usual questions!!
Post by: stealthwolf on 06 February 2009, 21:17: I had the RCD500 which plays 6 CDs. It's okay, saves having to faff around for CDs but doesn't play mp3s. Will play burnt CDs though.

Get an MFD, gotta be better.