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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: ANT_1 on 23 December 2005, 16:58

Title: Just bought my MK 4 GTI T in black :).. welcome me ! :)
Post by: ANT_1 on 23 December 2005, 16:58: 30,000 miles, 3 door, ac and sunroof, red and black interior spotless outside for Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£8449 with 2 year warranty!

i was quite chuffed, it was the nearest one too, i had planned on seeing a load all over the country but the nearest one on milage was 45k and that was 70 miles away!

pick it up on the 29th after its service and prep :)

anyone give me any advice? any problems to look out for, any immprovements i can make... etc

cheers

ANT in stafford... p.s. do i get a discount at certain insurance companies? also, does this car club do stickers and other merchandise?
Title: Re: Just bought my MK 4 GTI T in black :).. welcome me ! :)
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 24 December 2005, 10:21: Hello & welcome! :santa:

What year/ reg & colour is it, mate?

Most common problems are; the plastic clips break on the window regulators, the MAF sensor might go up the spout, the diverter valve splits inside & the pipe comes off the rear wash pipe.

All of the above will be covered by a VW warranty, though. (If that's what you've got?)
Title: Re: Just bought my MK 4 GTI T in black :).. welcome me ! :)
Post by: GazB on 26 December 2005, 10:27: For merchandise go to http://www.golfgti.co.uk/parts.asp
Title: Re: Just bought my MK 4 GTI T in black :).. welcome me ! :)
Post by: GTI EDITION (aka LTD) on 26 December 2005, 10:54: Hello Matey PeepsÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â :smiley:, welcome to the jungle ! :laugh:
( N.B. There are some strange, yet friendly beasts within this expanding enclave and if you tread very carefully so as not to startle or corner them they won't bite and they might even approach youÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â :grin: :grin:Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â :grin: :grin:)
Title: Re: Just bought my MK 4 GTI T in black :).. welcome me ! :)
Post by: ANT_1 on 26 December 2005, 12:28: Hello,

Its a 2001 black 3 door. I got it from the VW dealer so I assume its a VW warranty! Ill ask on pick up though.

Im currently searching for iunsurance, i was give 7 days free with norwich union, but they wont insure under 25's on this car! so looks like im gonna have to go with admiral... got quoted Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£789 fully comp. 22 with 3 years NCB... almost 4 but I dont know if zurich will give me the 9months ive earnt with them to tranfer over to admiral.

Ill ask the dealer about the mass air flow sensor when i pick it up. and im currently looking at ordering a few choice componants... whats this about the diverter valve splitting..? Im not a huge fan of the dump valve sound, so can anyone recommend a nice subtle valve... not toally silent coz its nice to have some sound, but not so it blows hats off old ladies!

ta fellas... look forward to being on here more often

ANT
Title: Re: Just bought my MK 4 GTI T in black :).. welcome me ! :)
Post by: GazB on 26 December 2005, 13:30: Go for a forge 007p diverter valve, www.forgemotorsport.co.uk (http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk)
Title: Re: Just bought my MK 4 GTI T in black :).. welcome me ! :)
Post by: ANT_1 on 26 December 2005, 13:51: are these easy to fit mate? Im looking at the miltek exhuast too as they are currently offering a discount and free fitting at awesome gti...

nice sound with both these items?
Title: Re: Just bought my MK 4 GTI T in black :).. welcome me ! :)
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 27 December 2005, 11:15: Quote from: ANT_1 on 26 December 2005, 13:51
are these easy to fit mate? Im looking at the miltek exhuast too as they are currently offering a discount and free fitting at awesome gti...

nice sound with both these items?

Very easy. 3 clips that's all. Forge is the one I went for.
Title: Re: Just bought my MK 4 GTI T in black :).. welcome me ! :)
Post by: ANT_1 on 27 December 2005, 11:24: whats the sound like on these forge ones?
Title: Re: Just bought my MK 4 GTI T in black :).. welcome me ! :)
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 27 December 2005, 11:32: Quote from: ANT_1 on 27 December 2005, 11:24
whats the sound like on these forge ones?

Can only hear it with the radio off, as it's a re-circulation dump valve (diverter valve) & not your bog standard boy racer, rs fiesta bad-boy dump valve.... tttttcccccsssshhhhhh!!!! :grin:
Title: Re: Just bought my MK 4 GTI T in black :).. welcome me ! :)
Post by: ANT_1 on 27 December 2005, 14:19: and the advantage over the standard is it doesnt split?

am i looking at the Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£80 one or the Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£90 one? with the adjustable part?
Title: Re: Just bought my MK 4 GTI T in black :).. welcome me ! :)
Post by: GazB on 27 December 2005, 14:50: mine was 80
Title: Re: Just bought my MK 4 GTI T in black :).. welcome me ! :)
Post by: ANT_1 on 27 December 2005, 17:48: cool cool, ill order one of those tomorrow then.

what does a re-circ one sound like then? better than standard, or did you guys just get one coz its less likely to break?
Title: Re: Just bought my MK 4 GTI T in black :).. welcome me ! :)
Post by: >>Mart<< on 05 January 2006, 13:37: glad i found this thread was looking to get a dump valve when the car arrives but i dont want anything too noisy this sounds just rightÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â :grin:

cheers people
Title: Re: Just bought my MK 4 GTI T in black :).. welcome me ! :)
Post by: ANT_1 on 06 January 2006, 15:23: thanks mate :)

Ive just got myself a road angel navigator to help me keep my licence as its slightly faster than the last motor!

but cant afford anything else now lol, shame the anniversary bbs alloys are so bloody expensive! :(
Title: Re: Just bought my MK 4 GTI T in black :).. welcome me ! :)
Post by: golfpro on 06 January 2006, 15:31: good decision with the 1.8T and black 3 door is the way forward. Insurance seems pretty good too considerin your age and the type of car uv bought.

Enjoy the madness :wink: