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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 TDI => Topic started by: gooseuk on 07 June 2007, 11:03
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Hi guys. New to the forum. Just got me self a golf tdi 52 reg. Loving it so far. 2 things i would like help with.
The car has come with standard crap wheels. So just wondering were is a good place i can get some nice alloys with tyres.
And the spare key thats come with it dont lock or unlock the car. So maybe a battery has gone. If its that how do i open it to repalce it.
Thanks to any one who replies.
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welcome to the forum
nice choice of car :afro: you'll have to get some pics up!
as for wheels Ebay etc are the normal haunts for second hand wheels unless you want some brand new ones.
the key literally pulls itself apart from the middle; its quite tough but if you wiggle it up and down it sohuld work free. the battery you require is a 2032 (like a watch battery) you can get them from www.vagparts.co.uk for about £1 or just get some from your local pound shop
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regarding wheels, i've had wheels from http://www.wheel-base.co.uk/ (http://www.wheel-base.co.uk/) before and they offer 6 months interest free, just make sure you pay before the 6 months though.
like Rhyso says the key comes apart in the middle, i normally use a flat screwdriver as it can be tight, use as wide a one as you can otherwise you can mark the key. the groove is under the key blade. once you've got it aprat the bit you press lifts off to show the battery.
what TDI have you got and what size rims you looking at getting?
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Its the red i tdi so its 115bhp or 100bhp. Erh looking for 16 posiable 17 but with 17 the tyres start to cost more.
I wll have ago with the key later.
Yes i will get some pics up soon. Maybe next few mins just need to get the camera out lol.
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Its the red i tdi so its 115bhp or 100bhp.
if you want to know for sure check the stickers, you'll see a KW figure which you can use to work out the BHP as the rear badges aren't always right. the sticker in the service manual should say too.
there are loads of Montreal 2's on ebay, which are the standard 16's for the GT TDI's so give you a nice OEM look
you upgrading from steel rims then yeah?
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Yeah ive got steels yeah look bad but good for now. New tyres on the front two so pretty good.
Here is some pics.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/gooseuk/Image031.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/gooseuk/Image030.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/gooseuk/Image024.jpg)
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looks good!
yeah get some non OTT rims and the GTI 'smoked' rear clusters on it :laugh:
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Aero Wipers too :wink:
modding.............the possibilties are endless!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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I will do the wheels as soon as my escort sells. Then any other mods will come alot later.
Surprised i found this car for how much i paided for it. Its brilliant so far. Just cant belive its mine lol.
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so what did you pay for it then?
mileage? spec etc?
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I paided £5500. Its done 88 thounsand miles which was a concern at the start but then i figured diesels go foreva lol. What do you mean by spec?
Sumert else which is a silly request but i guess people have possiable asked.
Picture here of my main key. As you can see the vw badge has been ruined. Any were i can get a sticker to go over it or sumert.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/gooseuk/Image032.jpg)
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you can get genuine enamal ones on ebay, will try find you a link later, i actually had the same problem with one of my keys.
only problem is getting the old badge off and getting enough glue on to hold the badge with out having it overflow out the side.
your other option is to get a new key :laugh:
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spec = specifcation - by what goodies did it come with??
heated seats, CD player, that sort of thing :smiley:
think you can get replacement badges; ebay might be your best bet for that :undecided:
lol beaten to it!!
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Come with cd player bonus there. Have a jvc mp3 one but probley just gonna sell it as its silver and not black.
Thats about it for goodies really. Full years mot with it and just one month tax.
Yeah cheers for looking for a vw badge for the key. It just looks crap with it like this lol.
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Nce car mate,
With it being black, you cant see the non colour colded bump strips too much, some 16"'s will be nice, and as said the dark rear clusters.
The TDi's are very nice cars, very good on the motorway.
Hope you enjoy it like mate
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I thought all TDi's came with the "GTi" style alloys and smoked GTi rear lights?
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I thought all TDi's came with the "GTi" style alloys and smoked GTi rear lights?
only GT TDI's did :nerd: :smug: you can get TDI's in S and SE spec too :nerd:
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Well there you go, learn something new everyday.
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Just reporting on a weeks worth of traveling so far. Spent a fortune id say in diesel due to me being so in love with the car ive been miles lol.
Its doing great mpg even though most of my driving is local. Just so impressed with this car.
Still waiting to get alloys. Sold me old car but erh changing jobs soon so i might be out of work for couple of weeks so need that cash.
So to any one who dont no quite sure if golfs are good. Well they diesels rule also.
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I'm not going to add view of diesels. We have all been there and done that (Rhyso ;)).
Just out of interest what sort of MPG are you getting?
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I'm not going to add view of diesels. We have all been there and done that (Rhyso ;)).
what are you trying to say?? :tongue: :laugh:
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Just out of interest what sort of MPG are you getting?
more than you :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :lipsrsealed:
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I have reported you to the moderator ! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Just out of interest what sort of MPG are you getting?
more than you :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :lipsrsealed:
LMAO
you can't beat the PD for economy, my friend try's to justify his petrol by saying he gets more fpg (fun per gallon) but you can still have as much fun in a diesel IMO
like aland says what you getting round the town, you should be looking around 20-40 depending on how hard you're driving
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I sense the numbers are against me on this one so I'm going to cut my losses and leg it !
fpg, I like that :laugh:
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I sense the numbers are against me on this one so I'm going to cut my losses and leg it !
well have ventured into the TDI board, you belong to us now :evil:
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I'm never coming back to this hell hole again !
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I'm never coming back to this hell hole again !
lol
i think you're a closet oil burner really :laugh:
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I have reported you to the moderator ! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
i'v had a quiet word with myself and its all sorted :laugh: :laugh:
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My mpg is around 38 to 40 on sort runs ie 4 or 5 miles. Longer runs ie 18miles so on 50 odd.
Whats not to be fun in these tdi. They have more pull and seem quicker i think.
I aint going back to petrol again.
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So it seems the tdi forum is not geting much posties lol.
So i took time to take some pics of me car inside.
No idea what this is.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/gooseuk/Image050.jpg)
Me nice wingmirror
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/gooseuk/Image051.jpg)
The damm cd player lol
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/gooseuk/Image049.jpg)
Yes i got the tax disc lol
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/gooseuk/Image044.jpg)
And the wheel
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/gooseuk/Image045.jpg)
And the buttons for all me windows lol
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/gooseuk/Image046.jpg)
Hope you liked.
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nice pics mate!
looking at your steering wheel, have you got cruise on the wheel then?
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Yeah cruise control is there. Not used it yet as i havent really had to go over 40 miles or so yet.
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Yeah cruise control is there. Not used it yet as i havent really had to go over 40 miles or so yet.
thats strange becuase i thought the cruise was always on the indicator stalk
you need to test out all the toys!
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It is on the iditcator stalk left one.
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It is on the iditcator stalk left one.
yeah but what are the set + set - and cancel buttons on the wheel? are they cruise too?
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Them set - and + i have no idea what it does lol. I aint really figured it out yet i am so lazy.
Also sumert i did not know i had was traction control. This button on the dash there and my mate goes thats traction control. I was like oh god i am dumb lol.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/17-New-R32-Audi-VW-Style-Alloy-Wheels-with-Tyres-432_W0QQitemZ200126780552QQihZ010QQcategoryZ9888QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Here are the wheels i am after. Bit expensive but look brilliant.
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Them set - and + i have no idea what it does lol. I aint really figured it out yet i am so lazy.
I should be getting my cruise fitted tomorrow so will let you know :grin:
i think all the GT TDI's had traction as standard, which button have you got? you'll have either ASR or ESP
ASR is anti skid regulator (traction control)
ESP is electronic stability program (traction and stability)
either way, you'll find the traction light comes on a lot in the wet or if you turn in tight.
The new style R32's do look nice on the MK4's :cool:
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I got esp button. The picture at the top i posted. I read the writing on the side. It says sumert about gps. I have no idea what it does.
Any ideas.
I will try and i get a better picture.