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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Greenouse on 05 April 2008, 21:00

Title: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: Greenouse on 05 April 2008, 21:00
Not as tricky as I thought, but well pleased with the look of it  :cool: Although not sure I can feel/hear any difference at the moment?  :huh:

Has anyone else noticed much of a difference after fitting?

(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/2008_0405Image0001.jpg)
Also thought I'd clean the car while it was dry  :cool: then it rained  :angry:
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/2008_0405Image0007.jpg)

I'd now like to get the centre section of the engine cover in CF. Am I right in saying I may have seen it on RedRobins car??
Title: Re: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: 182_blue on 05 April 2008, 21:05
looking good mate, nice job, was it easy to fit ?, and where did you get it ?
Title: Re: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: RedRobin on 05 April 2008, 21:10
I'd now like to get the centre section of the engine cover in CF. Am I right in saying I may have seen it on RedRobins car??


....Did someone call me?

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b308/RedRobin_05/EngineBay_Techieboy.jpg)

Performance gains are only slight and best on a remapped car.
Title: Re: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: 182_blue on 05 April 2008, 21:12
^^where do you buy those ?
Title: Re: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: Greenouse on 05 April 2008, 21:12
I was expecting trouble after I read a few guys had to change screw length's etc, but it went straight on!  :smiley:

The engine cover was even helpful too!  :laugh: The hardest thing was upgrading the orange side light bulbs! That was until I sussed they pulled out not screwed  :grin: Why do VW have to make the plastic edges in the engine bay so damn sharp!!

I got it from Fleabay America. Came with a K&N Filter, and all for £120  :laugh:
Title: Re: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: Greenouse on 05 April 2008, 21:13
Come on RR, tell all.........  :huh:
Title: Re: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: RedRobin on 05 April 2008, 21:19
Come on RR, tell all.........  :huh:

....What do you want to know? :smiley:
Title: Re: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: Greenouse on 05 April 2008, 21:23
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http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/2008_0405Image0007.jpg

How I can satisfy my new found lust for Carbon Fiber  :laugh:

I've seen a few of the sites with CF stuff for the MK5, but not that particular piece of cf smut  :grin:
Title: Re: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: duffy78 on 05 April 2008, 21:23
Greenhouse,

the carbon stuff is OSIR, you can get it from the TT shop, both links shown below.

On one of my old posts ive uploaded the price list for OSIR as bought through the TT shop, they are the sole uk distributers of this stuff, think you may be able to search posts by me and get the list.


http://www.thettshop.com/ (http://www.thettshop.com/)

http://www.osirdesign.com/ (http://www.osirdesign.com/)


ps, loving your front gti badge, is the after market or just something on all ed30's?
Title: Re: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: 182_blue on 05 April 2008, 21:24
http://homepage.mac.com/risowu/OSIR/GTIEC03.htm
Title: Re: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: 182_blue on 05 April 2008, 21:27
Greenhouse,

the carbon stuff is OSIR, you can get it from the TT shop, both links shown below.

On one of my old posts ive uploaded the price list for OSIR as bought through the TT shop, they are the sole uk distributers of this stuff, think you may be able to search posts by me and get the list.


http://www.thettshop.com/ (http://www.thettshop.com/)

http://www.osirdesign.com/ (http://www.osirdesign.com/)


ps, loving your front gti badge, is the after market or just something on all ed30's?

the badge is a 25th anniversary iten
Title: Re: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: Greenouse on 05 April 2008, 21:28
Good work fella's! Thanks for your help  :wink:

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ps, loving your front gti badge, is the after market or just something on all ed30's?

I made the badge from a 25th Anniversary badge I bought from the states. I heated the badge to carefully remove the lettering, then applied it to the original  :cool: Gotta say I was well chuffed with the result!

This is the rear also
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/2008_0329Image0008.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: k4ith on 06 April 2008, 13:09
I was expecting trouble after I read a few guys had to change screw length's etc, but it went straight on!  :smiley:

The engine cover was even helpful too!  :laugh: The hardest thing was upgrading the orange side light bulbs! That was until I sussed they pulled out not screwed  :grin: Why do VW have to make the plastic edges in the engine bay so damn sharp!!

I got it from Fleabay America. Came with a K&N Filter, and all for £120  :laugh:

do you have link for this ebay page, if its 1/2 price am up for one.
Title: Re: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: Hurdy on 06 April 2008, 13:47
I did notice a slightly louder induction noise, but not overtly so. Performance-wise I noticed naff all as I had a remap done at the same time :grin:

I agree with what you say though  CF rocks!

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/Headlightedit.jpg)
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/OSIRCarbonfibre002.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: RedRobin on 06 April 2008, 14:13
....That headlight shot look very sexy, Hurdy - I can't wait to see your car at Santa Pod :smiley:
Title: Re: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: Greenouse on 06 April 2008, 15:41
I was expecting trouble after I read a few guys had to change screw length's etc, but it went straight on!  :smiley:

The engine cover was even helpful too!  :laugh: The hardest thing was upgrading the orange side light bulbs! That was until I sussed they pulled out not screwed  :grin: Why do VW have to make the plastic edges in the engine bay so damn sharp!!

I got it from Fleabay America. Came with a K&N Filter, and all for £120  :laugh:

do you have link for this ebay page, if its 1/2 price am up for one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=003&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=130156687445&rd=1

There you go K4ith  :wink: Well chuffed with it, and the price!
Title: Re: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: 182_blue on 06 April 2008, 16:06
look out for import duty though ;-)
Title: Re: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: Hurdy on 06 April 2008, 17:45
....That headlight shot look very sexy, Hurdy - I can't wait to see your car at Santa Pod :smiley:

Same here RR :cool:

We seem to have been to alternative shows all last year, or the same shows on different days. :grin:
Title: Re: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: k4ith on 06 April 2008, 17:48
Thanks mate, not Carbonio but its probably made by someone else and they rebadge it.can make an offer too. :smiley:
p.s mind take the protective wrap of your vw logo on the engine cover.
Title: Re: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: Greenouse on 06 April 2008, 18:10
look out for import duty though ;-)

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Thanks mate, not Carbonio but its probably made by someone else and they rebadge it.can make an offer too. smiley
p.s mind take the protective wrap of your vw logo on the engine cover.

Very true Shaun! I did get stung with bill from DHL!  :embarrassed: It's the first time I've had to pay so shouldn't complain. Still cheaper than Carbonio  :smiley:

K4ith, yes I've left the protective cover on the VW badge until I decide what to do with the engine cover. May have this done as CF although stunning to look at, is a bit expensive!  :cry:
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/IMG_1120.jpg)
It's kind of in line with the Black/Red look im going for  :cool:
Title: Re: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: k4ith on 06 April 2008, 18:41
how much was the import tax?
Title: Re: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: 182_blue on 06 April 2008, 18:59
how much was the import tax?

on that purchase price your looking at aprox £30 incl..
Title: Re: 1st Mod fitted today! :0) CF All the way!
Post by: Greenouse on 06 April 2008, 19:04
how much was the import tax?

on that purchase price your looking at aprox £30 incl..

Spot on mate! Although haven't paid it yet!!  :wink: