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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: mkviken on 15 December 2011, 16:18
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My milltek cat back finally came today!
looks really well made and looks very good quality. only issue is a bit of spatter which means i can't get the left tail pipe on. i will rub it off with a file when i come to fit it.
i weighed it in at 13.1kg which is less than i was expecting. I will weigh the OEM exhaust when i take it off to see what the difference is.
I thought it was going to be 2.5" or 2.75" pipe but its 3" with an adapter piece. a 3" cat down pipe may be on the cards next year :cool:
(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h456/elbowsg450x/aaa02c1f.jpg)
other items in my stocking are a golf gti 76-11 t-shirt and gti mug from the dealers and the whiteline anti lift kit i fitted a few weeks back.
so lets see your xmas bling everyone :smiley:
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3 Cigarette card displays of VW's. Bought last week as I just love the old "classic" stuff. GTI's, Campervans and Beetles. :cool:
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/DSC004031.jpg)
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One of these in red :smiley:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160573444999?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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I got one of them a few months back! :wink:
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One of these in red :smiley:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160573444999?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Like that, going to get one.
Jim
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:laugh:
My milltek cat back finally came today!
looks really well made and looks very good quality. only issue is a bit of spatter which means i can't get the left tail pipe on. i will rub it off with a file when i come to fit it.
i weighed it in at 13.1kg which is less than i was expecting. I will weigh the OEM exhaust when i take it off to see what the difference is.
I thought it was going to be 2.5" or 2.75" pipe but its 3" with an adapter piece. a 3" cat down pipe may be on the cards next year :cool:
(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h456/elbowsg450x/aaa02c1f.jpg)
other items in my stocking are a golf gti 76-11 t-shirt and gti mug from the dealers and the whiteline anti lift kit i fitted a few weeks back.
so lets see your xmas bling everyone :smiley:
Very nice mate, put some pics up when they are on. Is it res or non-res?
Jim
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its a non-res.
the resonated has an additional silencer on the mid pipe. i drove one at the dealership (VWR branded) and it was so quiet it seemed no different so went non-res
will fit it at the weekend if we get a dry day!
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One of these in red :smiley:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160573444999?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Like that, going to get one.
Jim
this is the one i got
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GOLF-GTI-MK-6-GRUNGE-DUB-VW-PRINT-HOODIE-S-3XL-/250707221162?pt=UK_Men_s_T_Shirts&var=&hash=item800f851f82#ht_500wt_986
as it happened i had it on the day i picked the car up and on the way to the garage i realised i had it on and would look a proper tool so swiftly removed it! would have looked a bit sad picking my new car up with all the regalia on!
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That's pretty nice too. :smiley:
I've done that before. Wore a MINI "Italian Job T-shirt" to pick up my R56 Cooper a few years ago. Got a few comments :grin:
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:angry: won't be fitting the exhaust any time soon. bloody snow!!!!! :angry:
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My new stance I am totally in love with it. As soon as the wether warms up I think I will wind them down a bit lower.
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68/KrazySoB_363/DSCN0808.jpg)
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what suspension is it you fitted?
got any side on shots?
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suspension is FK Silverline X it is set at 4 threads left up front and 8 in the back. Full stiff in the front and 1/2 turn from full in the rear. The ride is firm but not as bad as I though it would be.
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68/KrazySoB_363/DSCN0809.jpg)
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Look good. Maybe a little too low at the rear for me though.
Are they decent quality? Did you fit them yourself?
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Each to their own I suppose but it doesn't look right to me, it looks far too low. It looks slammed instead of sporty.
Jim
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front looks good but back is too low IMO. i like the car to be wedged or have point back end higher than the front.
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Totally none car related but i decided to treat myself to one of these (http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab273/kirkgti/0dc95132.jpg)
Wicked little chap
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:grin:
prepare for a massive electricity bill in the spring!
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prepare for a massive electricity bill in the spring!
Not with this little fella he's ok with room temp, mainly because he's nocturnal :)
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:grin:
prepare for a massive electricity bill in the spring!
Not with this little fella he's ok with room temp, mainly because he's nocturnal :)
Looks great - what is he?
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Thanks he's a pinstripe crested gecko, my first lizard, very cheap to set up and easy to look after :)
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My kids just picked the wrong time to peer over my shoulder whilst I'm online - my youngest now wants a gecko!!
How big is he/she? Any special requirements? Will next door's cat eat it? :smiley:
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(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/Forum%20photos/mk6G/DSC01662.jpg)
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hot off the boat from lithuania?
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(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/Forum%20photos/mk6G/DSC01662.jpg)
The on/off button not being the right way up really annoys me. Praise the Lord for the gift of a MFSW.
I'm hopefully doing the same job today, albeit with a lowly RCD 510, providing the parcel man turns up.
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My kids just picked the wrong time to peer over my shoulder whilst I'm online - my youngest now wants a gecko!!
How big is he/she? Any special requirements? Will next door's cat eat it? :smiley:
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Lol sorry, an adult gets to around 7 inches including the tail, mine loves the kids and sits in his tank watching our cats. No big requirements just need room temp so around 72-82f, feed with a paste you mix up from a jar called GCD ( crested gecko diet ). 2-3 times a week feed crickets. Tank wise look up a tank by exo terra ideally the 45x45x60 is perfect for them. A good website is rf**k loads of info on there :)
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Sorry forum is reptile fourm uk
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Thanks Kirk, will get the kids to do some research.
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Thanks Kirk, will get the kids to do some research.
There not for me.... I'm a big wuss when it comes to reptiles. Although they do look quite cool tbo
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I got a budgie! Well we did! Great fun! :laugh:
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I'm getting my son (me) a Praying Mantis this Christmas. I'll post some pics when I get it all sorted ;o)
Jim
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I got a budgie! Well we did! Great fun! :laugh:
lol read that wrong the first time :laugh:
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I'm getting my son (me) a Praying Mantis this Christmas. I'll post some pics when I get it all sorted ;o)
Jim
awesome they look very interesting, look forward to the pics :smiley:
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a pet is for life not just for christmas
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a pet is for life not just for christmas
Life for a Mantis is only 6 months so I'll get another one in June :shocked:
Jim
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a pet is for life not just for christmas
Life for a Mantis is only 6 months so I'll get another one in June :shocked:
Jim
:shocked: So whats the point in getting one at all?
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a pet is for life not just for christmas
Life for a Mantis is only 6 months so I'll get another one in June :shocked:
Jim
:shocked: So whats the point in getting one at all?
You get a new pet every six months :wink:
Jim
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Do you get a replacement under warranty?
I reckon you ought to have a good claim. I mean surely it could be considered that it is "unfit for purpose" as a pet if it only lasts 6 months.
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(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h456/elbowsg450x/IMG_0141_edited-1.jpg)
fitted the milltek today
I'm pretty pleased with it
weighed both systems and the milltek is 5kg lighter too
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Looks clean mate! Not too different to the BlueFlame except the yours looks to be tapered in on the inside of the lip.
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Nice. Much better than standard. :smiley:
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Yeah very nice, are they the 100mm tips?
Jim
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Very nice.... I have a lazy one having seen those exhaust tips.
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Thanks :cool:
yeah these are 100mm 'jet' tail pipes. i was going to get the GT100 but they look a bit boy racer to me. the one i went for are more in keeping with the car IMO.
you have a lot of adjustment in or out but i have mine pushed quite far in to the bumper so they're slightly more hidden. I've seen some people have them stick out more.
fit and quality of the milltek is very very good. all went together excellent, all hangers lined up perfect and there is a lot of adjustment on the slip joints if required. this is the best quality exhaust I've fitted i would say, including JCW ones for my mini cooper s which was also very good but look more 'tweaking' to line up.
as its stainless i siliconed all the slip joints to prevent leakage - all except for the OEM-to-milltek front connector so its easier to remove when the day comes. i applied a little silicon bead to the outside of that joint though just to help a little but non to the actual pipe itself but it should come off hopefully!
took it to the petrol station for a drink of v-power (the car not me) and to line david cameron's pockets a bit and the car sounds amazing.
i test drove a resonated version and it was far to quiet (i think it was quieter than OEM but the non-res is perfect IMO). below 3k rpm there is just a very subtle difference, just a little more aggressive and a slight burble but not louder - but above 4k rpm it really starts to come on song. a couple of nice little farts on overrun too. DSG would sound amazing on the up changes.
The sound is excellent but still in no way intrusive. at a steady 70mph its no louder than OEM and isn't boomy at all. I'm amazed to be honest.
i know £538 is a bit steep for a bit more noise, bit better looks and maybe a few bhp and throttle response but after just 10 miles of driving it i can say i would definitely recommend this exhaust.
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and my other present i fitted a few weeks back :wink:
(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h456/elbowsg450x/b565e3d8.jpg)
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You will have to give me a listen too that exhaust when i come and do the programming for you. :wink:
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Not directly car related...but these are my Christmas presents to me:
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z72/Ess_Three/Welding%20Stuff/IMG_1206.jpg)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z72/Ess_Three/Welding%20Stuff/IMG_1208.jpg)
A 250A AC/DC TIG & Plasma Cutter :evil:
I have wanted these garage toys for years...and now I have to teach myself how to use them!
I just need to wire a 32A socket into the Garage and I'm all set.
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we use them at work all the time. a handy tool especially for stainless or duplex
you will have to tell the wife to do without a cooker and just plug it into the cooker socket!
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You will have to give me a listen too that exhaust when i come and do the programming for you. :wink:
yeh no problem i will take you for a run in it. you might want to get yourself one afterwards! sounds pretty good :evil:
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Not directly car related...but these are my Christmas presents to me:
A 250A AC/DC TIG & Plasma Cutter :evil:
I have wanted these garage toys for years...and now I have to teach myself how to use them!
Im actually currently designing one at work which im sure i will endup with the prototype. :evil:
I have the MIG/MMA unit just need the TIG/Plasma to go with it. :smiley:
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My college tutor told me I welded like a girl so that's all I have to say on that subject... !!! :laugh:
Didn't think I'd have anything to add to this thread but all of a sudden I do:
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/tsl_wales/vcds3.jpg?t=1323639191)
My wife doesn't understand why I'm excited about a bit of wire arriving in the post and I'm darned if I'm brave enough to tell her how much a bit of wire actually cost!!
The 'L' plates will be going on her netbook soon and I'll be off outside to knacker my ECU...
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postman brought me another bit of bling today
(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h456/elbowsg450x/bd00aedc.jpg)
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postman brought me another bit of bling today
(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h456/elbowsg450x/bd00aedc.jpg)
White lines do send you flat out :grin:
Red
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Thanks to E-bay ( a set of nearly new OEM alloys and tyres) :laugh:
I needed some new tyres, so the alloys were a bonus, and a change to my current silver ones.
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i64/Jerry_G/Img_0480r.jpg)
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Very nice JonnyG. Were they expensive? I've not looked at wheels on ebay or forums for quite a while now to keep me away from temptation! I've been whiling my time on Angry Birds on my son's iPhone instead. I've decided I need an iPhone in my life to keep me away from cars and forums once and for all!!
But when I did spend far too much time browsing there weren't many genuine Tallawosits that come up for sale so you've done well to get a set. :smiley:
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i was keeping my eye on those wheels! very nice
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Thanks to E-bay ( a set of nearly new OEM alloys and tyres) :laugh:
I needed some new tyres, so the alloys were a bonus, and a change to my current silver ones.
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i64/Jerry_G/Img_0480r.jpg)
Very nice wheels. Damn why didn't I come across those on ebay. I'd have loved a set of those on mine then I could be a true wanna be R driver :smiley:
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I've decided I need an iPhone in my life to keep me away from cars and forums once and for all!!
I tried that, but just spend most of my spare time surfing on the phone instead :rolleyes:
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Thanks to E-bay ( a set of nearly new OEM alloys and tyres) :laugh:
I needed some new tyres, so the alloys were a bonus, and a change to my current silver ones.
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i64/Jerry_G/Img_0480r.jpg)
Very nice wheels. Damn why didn't I come across those on ebay. I'd have loved a set of those on mine then I could be a true wanna be R driver :smiley:
a set on gumtree mate :smiley:
http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/golf-alloys-18-inch-golf-r-reps-200-0no/92404820
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a set on gumtree mate :smiley:
http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/golf-alloys-18-inch-golf-r-reps-200-0no/92404820
Those are reps though, so be careful. There's plenty of brand new reps on E-bay for around £400 a set.
I've waited nearly a year on E-bay for a set of genuine VW OEM wheels & tyres, and had three seperate email search alerts setup on Ebay !
Then finally one appeared close to me :smiley:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140669012915?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Agreed £1150 in the end, as they were'nt quite as new as described
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Big thank you to mkviken for the new chrismas present of a licence plate holder i recieved in the post today :smiley:
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The on/off button not being the right way up really annoys me. Praise the Lord for the gift of a MFSW.
Agreed very annoying indeed - OCD you just gotta love it :grin:
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Big thank you to mkviken for the new chrismas present of a licence plate holder i recieved in the post today :smiley:
No probs Geoff
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Cheap and cheerful, nonetheless I was buzzing when i opened this! :laugh:
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/35Keyring.jpg)
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Cheap and cheerful, nonetheless I was buzzing when i opened this! :laugh:
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/35Keyring.jpg)
You get these with the ed35 , V nice
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^^^^ i thought i had seen that somewhere on the VW site but i never got them with mine.
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They are available from the parts dept for a pretty penny.
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/KANE1210/a2d8143e.jpg)
Listed as part of the standard spec
Maybe try get your money back seems its prob down to the salesman to get the keyring from the parts department. Half the time we know more about these cars than they do!
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Thanks for this, i'll be having a conversation with mt dealer at the weekend! My sister in law got me this and it cost approx £25!
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/KANE1210/a2d8143e.jpg)
Listed as part of the standard spec
Maybe try get your money back seems its prob down to the salesman to get the keyring from the parts department. Half the time we know more about these cars than they do!
Is this off the UK iPhone app cos i cant find anything on the full WWW. site?