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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: micalee on 25 March 2007, 13:38

Title: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: micalee on 25 March 2007, 13:38
These are the newest pictures i have - since I got it, its been rain, snow and miserable weather. Well, today the sun came out!!:thumbup:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/japscoobys/102_2790.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/japscoobys/102_2783.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/japscoobys/102_2782.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/japscoobys/102_2781.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/japscoobys/102_2780.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/japscoobys/102_2779.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/japscoobys/102_2773.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/japscoobys/102_2772.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/japscoobys/102_2769.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/japscoobys/102_2794.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/japscoobys/102_2767.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/japscoobys/102_2799.jpg)
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: Simonet on 25 March 2007, 14:10
wow, the seats look great!
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: TeddyKGB on 25 March 2007, 22:24
The nuts!
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: timp7748 on 25 March 2007, 23:06
:drool: WOW  :drool:

If I had a R32 it would look like that. May change the wheels but the rest ...  :drool:
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: illyun on 25 March 2007, 23:44
Well thanks a lot micalee - you've really made my day/night  :angry:  I was trying to convince myself that I am really enjoying the Edition 30 with the manual but I can't keep the lie up anymore... I'm not and I want my Deep Pearl Blue DSG R32 back  :cry: :cry: :cry:  The Edition 30 is great and imho better than the standard GTI but the R32 is something else... I keep thinking about it.  :cry: :cry: At least yours isn't Pearl Blue like mine was... otherwise I'd probably drive down to the dealer and do something stupid like order an R32 and lose a lot of money in the process.
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: Neaty on 26 March 2007, 04:42
stunning, R32's are just pornography to be honest  :cool: :drool:
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: micalee on 26 March 2007, 06:54
I want my Deep Pearl Blue DSG R32 back.

Had you not only just got that R32?
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: p3eps on 26 March 2007, 07:39
Stunning!  Black is one of the nicest looking colours when its well polished.  Its just a shame it doesnt last that way for very long with the UK weather!!
I dont know what everyone has against the R32 wheels - I quite like them!
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Post by: Hully on 26 March 2007, 07:44
Stunning!  Black is one of the nicest looking colours when its well polished.  Its just a shame it doesnt last that way for very long with the UK weather!!
I dont know what everyone has against the R32 wheels - I quite like them!

I agree with you p3eps, I love all the Golf Mk5s.  Its down to individual taste, I was very close to getting the R32 but just thought the Ed30 was a little bit more special due to it being limited to only 1500.  Before everybody shouts me down,  :wink: thats my personal opinion and I still love the R32.  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: micalee on 26 March 2007, 08:12
I am due to change my wheels to the RS4 ones - I sort of like the R32 alloys, look good when clean but such a twit to keep clean.
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: Creepy Coupe on 26 March 2007, 08:48
Very nice indeed, looks fantastic.   :smiley:
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: Phil mcavity on 26 March 2007, 10:34
 :smug: illyan oh illyan , really feel for you my friend, isnt their a 28 day return policy! its never too late , and yes you know its coming but isnt a case of "told you so", sorry you should never had sold your R32, that in my opinion and will always be "the cut above" the GTi

cracking pictures micalee, awsome motor, just avoid that road tax from this country for as long as you can mate! take care bud
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: theBatch on 26 March 2007, 10:55
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/japscoobys/102_2773.jpg)

Absolutely gorgeous motor micalee but the DSG badge has to go in my opinion! Its not even in the same font and just adds chavtastic value.

People will know its a DSG when u launch it from the lights.
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: illyun on 26 March 2007, 13:15
I want my Deep Pearl Blue DSG R32 back.

Had you not only just got that R32?

Yes  :embarassed: :embarassed: :embarassed:  I had it for 3 months, did 11k miles on it (10k in the first 2 months  :evil:) and part-ex'd it for my Edition 30.  I had planned to keep it until September but decided to buy a house instead of keeping two cars worth a combined £55k  :cry: 

As Hully stated the Edition 30 is a limited edition car and one for my little collection - I have a 64k Mk1 Golf GTI Campaign and a 3-door Oak Green Mk2 16v with 79k on the clock which is my daily driver.  I will put my name down for an R36 later this year for delivery next year - September - and may keep it and supercharge it although if Gordon Brown keeps going with the taxes the way he is then that might not happen.
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: micalee on 26 March 2007, 14:46
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/japscoobys/102_2773.jpg)

Absolutely gorgeous motor micalee but the DSG badge has to go in my opinion! Its not even in the same font and just adds chavtastic value.

People will know its a DSG when u launch it from the lights.

Mixed opinions on this one from everyone on previous posts! I like the badge and granted, the font is different. The one i have on the interior passenger size is a better font but you need a microscope to see it.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/japscoobys/R32/102_2777.jpg)
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: Lynsey on 26 March 2007, 15:05
Looks stunning  :cool:

What level have you got those window tints at? (assuming they are legal of course  :wink:) And how much? (apologies if I have missed a post about this somewhere else!)
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 26 March 2007, 18:07
These are the newest pictures i have - since I got it, its been rain, snow and miserable weather. Well, today the sun came out!!:thumbup:

Great photos as usual, Lee (but you left your number plate on show again !!!)  :drool:  :drool:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/japscoobys/102_2799.jpg)

Where did you get that carbon surround ???? - I want one !!  :tongue:
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 26 March 2007, 18:13
I am due to change my wheels to the RS4 ones

Why not go the whole hog, and get the car which is attached to the RS4 rims ????  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

I'm collecting mine this Friday - dare I post my pics??  Will I need a flack jacket??  :evil:  :smug:  :evil:  :smug:
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: micalee on 26 March 2007, 18:24
An RS4 would be magic!! I have looked at many of these at dealers and even been sad enough to watch the Audi Channel on Sky (page 884) but Im just to poor to afford one!

The tints are legal as they are on the back windows. The front are standard glass.

The gearstick surround comes from here:
http://homepage.mac.com/risowu/OSIR/TT_BUY.html

Reference leaving the number plate on - I always post the pictures, then realise and i just cannot be bothered to go through them all. Ill edit them when i get spare half hour.

Many many thanks for the positive comments. (Get that RS4 up here when u get it)
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: micalee on 26 March 2007, 20:01
Great photos as usual, Lee (but you left your number plate on show again !!!)

Job done!!
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 26 March 2007, 22:08
Great photos as usual, Lee (but you left your number plate on show again !!!)

Job done!!

What - they are still on show . . .  :huh:
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: Simonet on 26 March 2007, 22:55
Get your RS4 on here, it is a VAG after all, and isn't it the same engine as in the ED30  :wink:

I went in one about 4 months ago.....I still can't believe a car can go so fast (100mph) around an almost 90 deg bend. If I hadn't seen it on the clock I wouldn't have believed it. Fantastic noise from the engine / exhaust but the guy was an absolute looney! Great car and very very fast, but afterwards I did wonder how I was still alive! Money no object, it would have to be one of my top 5 cars (still practicle see!)
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: micalee on 27 March 2007, 06:56
What - they are still on show . . .  :huh:


Keep refreshing your page, then you will see i am the daddy!
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: Hully on 27 March 2007, 07:20
I'm collecting mine this Friday - dare I post my pics??  Will I need a flack jacket??  :evil:  :smug:  :evil:  :smug:

Wow, put those pics on.  What a great car, can't wait to see them.  :smiley: Without doubt, would make my top 5 cars too.  :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 27 March 2007, 11:43
What - they are still on show . . .  :huh:


Keep refreshing your page, then you will see i am the daddy!

Ah, righty (stooopid Internet Explorer!) - sorted!  :wink:
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 27 March 2007, 11:51
Get your RS4 on here, it is a VAG after all,

OK - which is the preffered photo host for uploading??

and isn't it the same engine as in the ED30  :wink:

PMSL

I went in one about 4 months ago.....I still can't believe a car can go so fast (100mph) around an almost 90 deg bend. If I hadn't seen it on the clock I wouldn't have believed it. Fantastic noise from the engine / exhaust but the guy was an absolute looney! Great car and very very fast, but afterwards I did wonder how I was still alive!

Aye, but my current S4 will handle nigh-on identically as the RS4.  I just find the brakes on the S4 a little weak, which is why I went for the Carbon/Ceramics on the RS4.

Agreed about the exhaust note - did he show you the difference with the "S" button on the wheel, and the way the seat bolsters tighten up on you during hard cornering . . . .  :smug:  :smug:  :smug:  :smug:
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: micalee on 27 March 2007, 12:49
I use photobucket to store alot of my photos. Easy to use and you can upload multiple pictures at once.
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 27 March 2007, 13:03
I use photobucket to store alot of my photos. Easy to use and you can upload multiple pictures at once.

OK, thanks.  Does it automatically re-size images, or do you have to manually do that before uploading?
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Post by: Hully on 27 March 2007, 13:06
I use photobucket to store alot of my photos. Easy to use and you can upload multiple pictures at once.

OK, thanks.  Does it automatically re-size images, or do you have to manually do that before uploading?
You can resize the pics once you have uploaded onto photobucket.  Used it the other night, very good service.  :smiley:
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Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 27 March 2007, 13:41
You can resize the pics once you have uploaded onto photobucket.  Used it the other night, very good service.  :smiley:

Strewth - it's so sloooooooowwwwww - on dial-up, anyway!

OK, tester:

S4 car wash - French style!
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t108/Teutonic_Tamer/my%20S4/06France-2-DSC00156-edit.jpg)
Don't get 'em like that in the UK
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Post by: Hully on 27 March 2007, 14:39
Nice goats TT, er car I mean!  Must be slow on dial-up as was very quick on broadband when I put some photos on. Then again, I have dial-up at home at the min and it is sooooooo slow!
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Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 28 March 2007, 09:57
Nice goats TT, er car I mean!

PMSL - We only got out to have a roadside pi$$, and the little bu&&ers just came from nowhere, and they friggin stunk too !!!  I think they were licking the salt off the car, 'cause you would also see them licking the tarmac too!  Wierd creatures!  :huh:

Must be slow on dial-up as was very quick on broadband when I put some photos on. Then again, I have dial-up at home at the min and it is sooooooo slow!

Aye, it's the upload speed that is painfull !!

BTW, what photo editing software do peeps use?  I've got M$ Picture It Photo Standard 9, but I can never remember the best way to blank the number plates! doh
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Post by: micalee on 28 March 2007, 10:05
I use Corel Draw  http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?c=Content_C1&cid=1152796555406&lc=en&pagename=CorelCom%2FLayout  It has many many effects you can apply to pictures. The one i use for number plates is called "swirl" You simply select the area you want to change and it applys that effect to it.

Or try here:  http://www.download.com/CorelDRAW-Graphics-Suite/3000-2191_4-10501731.html?tag=lst-0-1

Its a 15 day free trial, but www.serialdevil.com  is a brilliant place to get passwords and serials! nudge nudge say no more!
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Post by: mrtibbs27 on 30 March 2007, 15:38
MICALEE   SUPER PHOTOS OF A SUPER CAR, NO WONDER WE ALL LOVE OUR VW GTI'S ED 30'S AND R32 S !! I AM NOW WORKING AWAY IN N /IRELAND FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY SO DONT GET ANY CHANCE TO DRIVE MY ED 30 IN THE WEEK. WHAT THE HELL IS A PHOTO BUCKET ? I AM NOT COMPUTER LITERATE AND STRUGGLE WITH ANYTHING THAT INVOLVES CUT AND PASTE OR LOADING PICTURES AND THINGS.

SIMONET  I HAVE TRIED TO E-MAIL YOU ABOUT THE ABOVE TROUBLE BUT YOUR E-MAIL PIC HAS DISAPPEARED ? FROM YOUR  USER NAME ON THIS SITE, IS THERE A PROBLEM OR HAVE YOU TAKEN IT OFF ?  I DONT NEED TO ASK HOW THE CAR'S DOING  :grin: :grin:COS I KNOW HOW I'M ENJOYING MINE DESPITE BEING AWAY ALL WEEK !
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: micalee on 31 March 2007, 09:11
Photobucket is a website where you can upload photographs or videos from your computer and store them online. When you want to insert a picture into a thread you can cut and paste the image URL whic the picture is asigned once it has been uploaded.
Title: Re: Finally - the sun comes out!! Warning - lots of MB's!!
Post by: newyorkie on 19 April 2007, 14:20
Hi there, new to this so aplologies if any errors.  I have just ordered a 3 door GTi from VW dealer in Solid black with tinted rear windows.  Everybody seams to go for diamond black, £365 option.  Is it worth it?  Also, do you think the rear tinted windows look best?  Many thanks, nice car!
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Post by: 2007GTI on 19 April 2007, 15:03
I have diamond black and as others have said on this forum, it looks good when clean, but its a b!tch to keep clean.

rear tints are good, esp for security, I would get them, as I paid £400 to have mine done at a third party company after I brought the car, although that did include the front windows, which they wont do at the factory.

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Post by: p3eps on 20 April 2007, 07:42
I have gone for the factory tints.  I spoke to the dealer about getting them done afterwards and he showed me a few examples.  The side windows looked fine, but the rears didnt look right as they cant get it perfect round the strips in the heated glass.  The factory tints are only £175 and the glass is actually tinted, rather than putting a film over plain glass.
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Post by: teebee on 22 April 2007, 17:15
  do you think the rear tinted windows look best?  Many thanks, nice car!

Apologies and all that, but they're too dark - they make a nice car look like a van, imo.