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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: BA0GTI on 25 August 2012, 18:40

Title: went for a drive around the block............
Post by: BA0GTI on 25 August 2012, 18:40
just to get the MPG up a bit since i reset it and this was waiting for me in the tyre when i got back  :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7252/7858210368_d01645fd42.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/85737080@N06/7858210368/)
522008_10151113231913672_353928731_n (http://www.flickr.com/photos/85737080@N06/7858210368/) by BA0GTi (http://www.flickr.com/people/85737080@N06/), on Flickr

at least i got a nice pic out of it....

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7257/7858210550_e1eb3234ff.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/85737080@N06/7858210550/)
226087_10151113218383672_1809648993_n (http://www.flickr.com/photos/85737080@N06/7858210550/) by BA0GTi (http://www.flickr.com/people/85737080@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: went for a drive around the block............
Post by: bacillus on 25 August 2012, 19:30
That puss seems quite amazed by all that rim kerbing...   :grin:

On the other hand I suspect you will need a new tyre as that nail s too near the sidewall for a repair.
Title: Re: went for a drive around the block............
Post by: BA0GTI on 25 August 2012, 20:48
haha as was i. think the previous owner was blind. luckily the dealer is paying for them to be refurbed and re sprayed gloss black  :grin:

ah thats what i was afraid of. reckon its best just to leave the nail in. i have no spare wheel. just that silly foam stuff :/
Title: Re: went for a drive around the block............
Post by: bacillus on 25 August 2012, 22:25
i have no spare wheel. just that silly foam stuff :/

In that case your car is more than likely an import model as all UK spec GTIs have a space saver spare.
Title: Re: went for a drive around the block............
Post by: xodia on 26 August 2012, 08:26
i have no spare wheel. just that silly foam stuff :/

In that case your car is more than likely an import model as all UK spec GTIs have a space saver spare.

weird, mine came with nothing at all!? i got the tool kit but no tyre  :undecided:
Title: Re: went for a drive around the block............
Post by: bacillus on 26 August 2012, 09:20
weird, mine came with nothing at all!? i got the tool kit but no tyre  :undecided:

It's recommended you only run the space saver tyre for around 200 miles before changing it. I suspect the previous owner used it and neglected to replace the space saver tyre and left the rim/tyre out completely.
Title: Re: went for a drive around the block............
Post by: AlanD on 08 September 2012, 18:07
I was just about to have a small rant about the state of your alloys but you just saved yourself by saying that they are getting refurbed :D
Title: Re: went for a drive around the block............
Post by: BA0GTI on 14 September 2012, 09:29
haha yes i did. Could not decide what colour. in the end went for black as i am planning on murdering it out completely! Also was paid for by the dealer i got the car from  :grin: :grin:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8296/7912694200_6e268aa74a.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/85737080@N06/7912694200/)
Alloys refurbed (http://www.flickr.com/photos/85737080@N06/7912694200/) by BA0GTi (http://www.flickr.com/people/85737080@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: went for a drive around the block............
Post by: AlanD on 14 September 2012, 12:13
Oh black on black is always nice (Ive gone down the same route, just not with Monzas).

Looks lovely  :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: went for a drive around the block............
Post by: BA0GTI on 14 September 2012, 12:55
Cheers bud :D yeah ideally would of gone for ED30's in Black but these will do....for now :)
Title: Re: went for a drive around the block............
Post by: Mr GTD on 14 September 2012, 21:03
Stealthy!!! :cool:

Personally I think there's to much black, but each to there own and all that.. :wink:

Title: Re: went for a drive around the block............
Post by: BA0GTI on 15 September 2012, 07:37
haha coming from someone with a white GTD ;) nice golfs those though. Friend has one!
Title: Re: went for a drive around the block............
Post by: MS1COYS on 22 September 2012, 14:43
I think black on black looks fantastic. Conversely white wheels would also have looked amazing imo. I think I'm going to get black refurbed alloys when mine get a bit tatty. At the minute I'm full colour coded in carbon grey, with anthracite Monza's. Would mind a black rim with maybe a feint red outline.  :smiley: