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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Ginge 35Edition on 10 April 2012, 19:39

Title: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 10 April 2012, 19:39
If you had a couple of hundred quid burning a hole in your pocket what would you spend it on?
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Post by: Mitch1987 on 10 April 2012, 19:42
Podi boost gauge
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 10 April 2012, 19:58
Podi boost gauge

Have you got one, if so have you got any pics?
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Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 10 April 2012, 20:16
Opinions please, any gauge recommendations?

http://www.osirusa.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=VGT6-OPOD-MONR&Category_Code=VGTI6IA
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Murrayedition35 on 10 April 2012, 20:16
I would buy a Golf Razor Stage III kit for my ED35....

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd501/pmur01/BLACKGOLF1.jpg)

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd501/pmur01/BLACKGOLF2.jpg)
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Mitch1987 on 10 April 2012, 20:18
I haven't but it's on my wish list.i saw 1 on a mk6 GTI at ultimate dubs last month which looked sweet. Steering column mounted btw.
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Murrayedition35 on 10 April 2012, 20:24
You could always go digital... :smiley:

http://www.p3cars.com/catalog/mk6/
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Post by: Rhyso on 10 April 2012, 20:31
Something carbon related
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Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 10 April 2012, 20:33
You could always go digital... :smiley:

http://www.p3cars.com/catalog/mk6/

Had a look, not sure about it to be honest? Great concept though especially if it could give a G rating!
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 10 April 2012, 20:37
Already on the wish list are:-

Black gloss rear difusser
Black Roof Wrap
Forge engine bay mods (Carbon Tank, Washer Fluid and Oil/Water Caps - All Alloy)
Candy White Engine cover

On my last forum (with my roc) we had an ongoing 'in expensive mods' thread and threw up some great ideas.
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Ess_Three on 10 April 2012, 20:39
I would buy a Golf Razor Stage III kit for my ED35....

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd501/pmur01/BLACKGOLF1.jpg)

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd501/pmur01/BLACKGOLF2.jpg)

Jesus wept...that is tragic.
That hideous kit would be better suited to a Saxo or Corsa.
Would anyone with a Golf GTI really fit that?
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 10 April 2012, 20:42


Jesus wept...that is tragic.
That hideous kit would be better suited to a Saxo or Corsa.
Would anyone with a Golf GTI really fit that?


ER. NO..........
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Ess_Three on 10 April 2012, 20:50

ER. NO..........

I didn't know companies were still churning out such crap.
That really is abysmal.

Nice style choice too...'bodykit' and 17" wheels. Nice.  :grin:
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Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 10 April 2012, 20:59

ER. NO..........

I didn't know companies were still churning out such crap.
That really is abysmal.

Nice style choice too...'bodykit' and 17" wheels. Nice.  :grin:

LMFAO!!!!!!
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Jimble on 10 April 2012, 21:02
http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27636

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6231/6340331793_bc3784df8a_b.jpg)


Bit of fun! :cool:
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Jimble on 10 April 2012, 21:02
And i will be getting some pressed plates! :cool:
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Post by: mkviken on 10 April 2012, 21:02
that bodykit is friking hideous

do you want subtle visual mods or performance mods

audi TTS short shift for £26 and put the rest towards a remap
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 10 April 2012, 21:13
that bodykit is friking hideous

do you want subtle visual mods or performance mods

audi TTS short shift for £26 and put the rest towards a remap

Visual really, i know its pathetic but i'm alwyas nervous about perfomance mods!
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Rhyso on 10 April 2012, 21:15
that bodykit is friking hideous

do you want subtle visual mods or performance mods

audi TTS short shift for £26 and put the rest towards a remap

Visual really, i know its pathetic but i'm alwyas nervous about perfomance mods!

Thing to remember is that things go wrong even in standard form  :wink:  At least with a remap you get to have some fun before they go wrong  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Mitch1987 on 10 April 2012, 21:25
that bodykit is friking hideous

do you want subtle visual mods or performance mods

audi TTS short shift for £26 and put the rest towards a remap

Is the TTS shift the same as the S3
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Post by: mkviken on 10 April 2012, 22:13
yeah pretty sure it is. i have a thread on here somewhere with the part numbers etc
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Snoopy on 10 April 2012, 22:19
^ think I moved it to the maintanence section

Simple supple mods
Door lights
Rear valance painted
Sill trims (gti)
Short shift from s3
Aero underbody spoilers from TT and Bluemotion
Brake cooling deflectors from TTRS
S3 lifting blocks
Dial sweep
Fogs as turning lights.
Alarm beep on/off
auto Rain closure.
Seat lifter inserts
Clutch rest plate
Led interior lighting
Footwell lighting in the rear.
R8 style oil filler cap.
Retrofit stuff not fitted rear camera, cruise, satnav whatever.
GolfGTI.co.UK tax disc holder.
And more...
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Post by: Jimble on 10 April 2012, 22:47
Rear footwell lighting? :huh:     I'm intrigued!..
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Jimmymature on 10 April 2012, 23:00
Rear valance painted?

Fogs as turning lights are just plain wrong (IMHO)



Jim
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Post by: mkviken on 10 April 2012, 23:31
Puddle/door lights are a good mod.

Also vinyl wrap front lip and mirrors gloss black looks great

The jack up pads and underbody aero parts are good mods which I have but not visually different but usefull

I did the fogs as turning lights and like it.


An ex-forum user had his rear valance painted grey like the front bumper insert and it looks great
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: mustard on 11 April 2012, 03:11
^ think I moved it to the maintanence section

Simple supple mods
Door lights
Rear valance painted
Sill trims (gti)
Short shift from s3
Aero underbody spoilers from TT and Bluemotion
Brake cooling deflectors from TTRS
S3 lifting blocks
Dial sweep
Fogs as turning lights.
Alarm beep on/off
auto Rain closure.
Seat lifter inserts
Clutch rest plate
Led interior lighting
Footwell lighting in the rear.
R8 style oil filler cap.
Retrofit stuff not fitted rear camera, cruise, satnav whatever.
GolfGTI.co.UK tax disc holder.
And more...


Interested in the Brake cooling deflectors, any more details?
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Snoopy on 11 April 2012, 04:33
Rear footwell lighting? :huh:     I'm intrigued!..
look under the rear of the front seats. You will see a cutout in the metalwork for a light. Buy the front footwell lights from vw and wire them to the front ones.

Rs3 brake cooling there's a thread on mk5golfgto.co.UK under performance section iirc by a user call bruce.
I cannot post a direct link from this silly phone.
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Cliff_944 on 11 April 2012, 18:14
Rear footwell lighting? :huh:     I'm intrigued!..
look under the rear of the front seats. You will see a cutout in the metalwork for a light. Buy the front footwell lights from vw and wire them to the front ones.

Rs3 brake cooling there's a thread on mk5golfgto.co.UK under performance section iirc by a user call bruce.
I cannot post a direct link from this silly phone.
Thanks Snoopy.   :smiley:  I've just fitted LED interior lights   :cool:.  I don't know why they are not standard as they are so much better than the normal bulbs and the white light improves the overall look.    So rear footwell lights are now next on my list as they will look like they should have been their from day one in the cutouts. 

My only concern is it is a shame the wire is not there as I cant face pulling up the carpet on my new car just yet.

Here is the link for RS3 brake cooling.  Not top of my list but interesting......
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?;topic=30249.0
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: ajmoir36 on 11 April 2012, 18:43
I think mine would be Carbonised by the Doc.
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: RickS on 11 April 2012, 19:21
that bodykit is friking hideous

do you want subtle visual mods or performance mods

audi TTS short shift for £26 and put the rest towards a remap

Visual really, i know its pathetic but i'm alwyas nervous about perfomance mods!
It's not pathetic, you're right to be wary of performance mods. 1. Invalidates warranty. 2. You will have problems and not be totally satisfied with the outcome [At least that's the overall impression I get from reading posts on here]
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: mkviken on 11 April 2012, 21:08
IMO a remap on the GTI makes the car so much more enjoyable and they aren't expensive for what you get.

I've not heard of any reliability issues caused by a remap on a mk 5 or 6

Most have a 7 day trial so you can test it and see if you like it.
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Snoopy on 11 April 2012, 21:20
^ I found yours a supple difference but an enjoyable one, very linear and smooth.
Will do mine one day just need to sort its gremlins out first.

Still interested in seeing some rolling road graphs when you are better.
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Cliff_944 on 12 April 2012, 08:03
Rear footwell lighting? :huh:     I'm intrigued!..
look under the rear of the front seats. You will see a cutout in the metalwork for a light. Buy the front footwell lights from vw and wire them to the front ones.
My only concern is it is a shame the wire is not there as I cant face pulling up the carpet on my new car just yet.
So I presume you need
- The footwell lights
- LED bulbs
- Decent connectors and wire

Has anyone done this and got a list of parts and the best place to buy them from?  Also is there a neat way of running the wires without spoiling the car?   I want to find some neat connectors and plug them in - do these exsist?
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Snoopy on 12 April 2012, 09:39
If you goto that other mk5 forum in the for sale section do a search there's a guy in there that sells a complete plug and play kit. With ready built harness etc. Think he goes by Eddie it something like that. His thread should come up with a search for retro fit kits or something like that. If you want to see photos of them fitted have a look on that forums member page at montys tdi thread.
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: MAW73 on 12 April 2012, 15:48
LED number plate lights. It brings your rear into the 21st century! I love mine and its a cheap and effective OEM type mod!

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=218451.0
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Cliff_944 on 12 April 2012, 16:40
LED  :number plate lights. It brings your rear into the 21st century! I love mine and its a cheap and effective OEM type mod!

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=218451.0
Standard on my car.  :smug:
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Jimmymature on 12 April 2012, 18:21
Loved my remap, no issues at all.


I too was wary but I don't even think about it now.


Jim
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Sean465 on 13 April 2012, 11:08

Now dont shoot me down, but has anyone added 'GTI' caliper decals? I think they would look good in white on the red, and if the R can have them why cant we...

Just cant seem to find anyone doing them?
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Post by: Rhyso on 13 April 2012, 12:44

Now dont shoot me down, but has anyone added 'GTI' caliper decals? I think they would look good in white on the red, and if the R can have them why cant we...

Just cant seem to find anyone doing them?

Nothing on Ebay??  Normally loads of that type of stuff on there  :smiley:
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Sean465 on 13 April 2012, 12:51

Nowt! I would have put my mortgage on it..! They have every car, Saxos, Corsa's....maybe thats why.. :grin:
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Cliff_944 on 13 April 2012, 14:18
If you goto that other mk5 forum in the for sale section do a search there's a guy in there that sells a complete plug and play kit. With ready built harness etc. Think he goes by Eddie it something like that. His thread should come up with a search for retro fit kits or something like that. If you want to see photos of them fitted have a look on that forums member page at montys tdi thread.
Found the link:-
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,21368.0.html

However, it looks like he has stopped making them.  Perhaps if others what this he can make up some more?
Title: Re: Simple & Subtle mods
Post by: Jimble on 15 April 2012, 22:56
I quite like these too,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130679540406?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648#ht_949wt_1344

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130675408850?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_681wt_1344