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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: marshmallow on 10 September 2008, 16:07

Title: Hello all, first post
Post by: marshmallow on 10 September 2008, 16:07
Hi all,

First post here like to say hello. Been reading the post, great info I must say.

I got 57 plate diamond black 5dr Dsg ed30. I love it, but do think the brakes can be improved :) Drove it to Brussels last weekend taken it to some serious MPHs. The car is still under warranty, I was wondering if I add a boost gauge will it void my warranty?

many thanks

mashmallow
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: Cass on 10 September 2008, 16:10
Hi and welcome. Best colour choice as well :cool:

See RR's GTI for big red brakes :evil:

Cass
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: Hurdy on 10 September 2008, 16:12
Hi Marshmallow and welcome to the forum :cool:

Now where have I seen a car like yours (but in silver!) :wink:

Get some pics up when you can :smiley:

Yes the brakes can definitely be improved upon (see my sig). Just use the search function on here and you'll find quite a few options popping up. It all depends on how much you want to spend.

As for adding the boost guage, It doesn't alter anything within the engine as it is simply a guage and so shouldn't affect your warranty :smiley:
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: wellzee on 10 September 2008, 16:26
Welcome! Good colour choice and i agree about the brakes too!
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: WhiteGTI on 10 September 2008, 16:43
Welcome to the forum!  :cool:
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: Greenouse on 10 September 2008, 16:49
Welcome Marshmallow!  :smiley:

Lets see some pics of an ED30 in the best colour!  :wink:
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: topher on 10 September 2008, 16:54
It will only affect your warranty if VW can prove an attempted warranty claim for a fault is caused directly by the modification. As long as its fitted correctly you'll be fine.. which means no tapping into the vacuum for the fuel pressure regulator :wink:
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: Jimp on 10 September 2008, 16:56
Welcome  :smiley:
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: Saint Steve on 10 September 2008, 16:57
yes welcome marshmallow  :smiley:
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: The Wheel Man on 10 September 2008, 17:12
Welcome Marshmallow!  :smiley:

Lets see some pics of an ED30 in the best colour!  :wink:

What he said!!  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: Edition30 on 10 September 2008, 17:18
Welcome Marshmallow!  :smiley:

Lets see some pics of an ED30 in the best colour!  :wink:

2nd that  :grin:
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: marshmallow on 10 September 2008, 18:23
Welcome Marshmallow!  :smiley:

Lets see some pics of an ED30 in the best colour!  :wink:


Here you go! Not the best photo was taken waiting inline at eurotunnel :)

(http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/307/p1010110mq9.th.jpg) (http://img235.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010110mq9.jpg)    (http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/6007/p1010109hh9.th.jpg) (http://img156.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010109hh9.jpg)


Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: Top Cat on 10 September 2008, 18:26
Any chance you could re size your pic its a little bit small.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: NEWEY on 10 September 2008, 18:32
welcome to the site :)
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: SteveP on 10 September 2008, 20:05
Hello & Welcome  :smiley:
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: stealthwolf on 10 September 2008, 20:41
Any chance you could re size your pic its a little bit small.  :smiley:

Click on the pics!!!


Welcome. Love the ED30 in black. I have one too - manual though. Also felt the brakes could have been improved. Take the dealer sticker off. Will make it look miles better.
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: neg on 10 September 2008, 22:05
howdy (http://i.pbase.com/o5/42/267742/1/68416049.PsIUI6UZ.wave.gif)

Welcome to the club
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: RedRobin on 11 September 2008, 07:33
....A Warm Welcome to the hottest GTI forum on the planet!

I love Eurotunnel because it's always followed by some happy motoring, especially if you go through Deutschland.

There are lots of brake options from just changing pads and a few components to a whole Big Brake Kit such as Hurdy's or mine. Also, using Seat(?) or R32 brake kits. Obviously I can highly recommend AP Racing's BBK - Brakes you can trust with direct pedal response and no snatching. But expect to pay around £1,700 - You only need fronts and 4-pot calipers unless you're building a stripped out track car with roll-cage etc.

:afro:
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: Vtec Abuser on 11 September 2008, 08:38
Welcome to the madhouse mate  :laugh:
If you are wanting some better stoppers, but don't want to go for the 600 pot, Ceramic, 10000mm, F1 set up that Hurdy has.  :grin:The R32 brakes are a popular option and not badly priced either..
Just out of interest, what speeds did the German tarmac witness in your ED30?
Is it standard also? Because if you spend much time on here, it won't be for long..  :wink:
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 11 September 2008, 09:45
Welcome to the madhouse the BEST GTI forum in the Universe (echoing what RR said).  :smiley:

I wonder what colour options the GTI comes in on Mars!  :grin:
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: joesgti on 11 September 2008, 09:47
welcome  :cool:
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: RedRobin on 11 September 2008, 13:06
I wonder what colour options the GTI comes in on Mars!  :grin:

....Red of course! Not because mine is red and I'm born under the sign of Mars (Aries), but because Mars is aka The Red Planet.

:afro:
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 11 September 2008, 13:31
I wonder what colour options the GTI comes in on Mars!  :grin:

....Red of course! Not because mine is red and I'm born under the sign of Mars (Aries), but because Mars is aka The Red Planet.

:afro:

x2  :smiley:
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: RedRobin on 11 September 2008, 13:55
I wonder what colour options the GTI comes in on Mars!  :grin:

....Red of course! Not because mine is red and I'm born under the sign of Mars (Aries), but because Mars is aka The Red Planet.

:afro:

x2  :smiley:

....That explains a lot! Assuming of course that you accept a degree of belief in birth-sign characteristics.

So, marshmallow, you have entered the parallel world of a flower-power hippy love-fest!! 1976 was a good year not just for the motoring world.


Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: joesgti on 11 September 2008, 14:17
dont believe any of that star sign stuff  :huh: girlfriend does and it winds me right up!!
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: Hurdy on 11 September 2008, 15:07
dont believe any of that star sign stuff  :huh: girlfriend does and it winds me right up!!

Taurus :grin:
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: RedRobin on 11 September 2008, 15:20
dont believe any of that star sign stuff  :huh: girlfriend does and it winds me right up!!

Taurus :grin:

....Hence all the Taurus Poo? :evil:

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^ :laugh: ^ - Hit the music vid player!



[just joking sir, Mr Moderator sir! :afro:]


I've started a new topic in Nonsense forum so not to further hijack this thread.
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: Hurdy on 11 September 2008, 15:38
dont believe any of that star sign stuff  :huh: girlfriend does and it winds me right up!!

Taurus :grin:

....Hence all the Taurus Poo? :evil:

http://icklelucy.multiply.com/video/item/3 (http://icklelucy.multiply.com/video/item/3)

^ :laugh: ^ - Hit the music vid player!



[just joking sir, Mr Moderator sir! :afro:]


I've started a new topic in Nonsense forum so not to further hijack this thread.

You are frightening me now RR...visiting sites like.......  icklelucy (http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n242/Mellie1961/smilie_schreck.gif)
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: joesgti on 11 September 2008, 15:39
pices actually  :wink:
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: RedRobin on 11 September 2008, 16:29
You are frightening me now RR...visiting sites like.......  icklelucy (http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n242/Mellie1961/smilie_schreck.gif)

....All I did was Google "Star Sign Songs" - Honest, guv'nor!

Ace smilie schreck, mate :afro:
Title: Re: Hello all, first post
Post by: tonyh on 11 September 2008, 16:32
welcome  :smiley: