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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: joesgti on 16 October 2008, 16:35

Title: to those that have modded.....
Post by: joesgti on 16 October 2008, 16:35
would you have modded your mk5, if it wasnt for this site, or other sites?

i would have still modded, maybe not to the extent that im taking the exterior but ive modded all of my previous cars ive have since i was 17 (including my first ever car, a sexy mk3 cab)

i believe others also inspire me to do things to me car, like robin with his carbon wing mirrors for example  :smiley:

so what about the rest of us? did you buy the gti with no intention of modding, then you found this section  :evil: or did you buy it knowing full well that you could make an absolute animal out of it  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: markymark on 16 October 2008, 16:37
I had no intention of doing anything to mine when I first bought it, but after frequenting this site I have a list as long as my arm with the things I would like. Shame I dont have the wallet to match!
I blame Greeny!!!
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: Top Cat on 16 October 2008, 16:42
I was going to do some but my list of wants has grown and grown. I also modded my first 3 but not my last 3  :cry:

Any way the bug has bitten hard now and i just cant stop myself.













 








(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm104/tomashandmilly/mike-mk3harlequin-2.jpg)  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: joesgti on 16 October 2008, 16:45
i hope your not taking the wee wee with that mk3, that is megga  :cool: :cool: :cool: and i would defo own that!!!!  :drool:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: stealthwolf on 16 October 2008, 16:48
I probably would have done minor cosmetic mods such as changing the bulbs, or the foot rests or such but nothing more.

I remember when I first joined this forum back in April, started reading the mkv threads and after two days, I had a hankering for Carbonio intakes and remapping.
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: SKAVIA on 16 October 2008, 16:49
I bought my Ed30 simply because I thought it had all the extras I would need over the standard GTI.
However, after joining this site I soon got hooked on all the wonderful things that can be done to the MK5!
Not only that, it's almost getting to a point that I can't complete a day without wondering what's going on in here and have to log on to catch up on the goss!
Sad thing is I've got the 360 in the garage but there's not much you can do to it really! (apart from drive it and wash/polish it of course!)
 :embarassed:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: Top Cat on 16 October 2008, 16:50
Quote from: joesgti on 16 October 2008, 16:45
i hope your not taking the wee wee with that mk3, that is megga  :cool: :cool: :cool: and i would defo own that!!!!  :drool:

Etto Joe I can safely say though i am glad i dont live on your street.  :wink:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: Hurdy on 16 October 2008, 16:51
As soon as I bought the ED30 I knew it wouldn't stay stock standard. :evil:

Didn't think I'd go this far and even now I know there is more to be done :cool:

Further list of to do's is:-

Quaife
Clutch plates
Whiteline kit
Alloys
Turbo upgrade
More CF
Interior trim
Possible paint job

And some things I probably haven't thought about yet too :wink:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: MAT ed30 on 16 October 2008, 17:12
i will always mod my cars and always have but i will not mod my mk2 at all no way as sometimes stock rocks :cool:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: E30M3 on 16 October 2008, 17:19
Always mod my cars but the peeps on here have upped the bar of what can be done to the GTi mk5.

 Redrobin, Hurdy, Gaz, Ben , Jonny 28, Rob mk5, just to name a few have made me broke , but its worth it !

Also T_T has saved me money on not buying useless crap !  :grin:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: Komenda on 16 October 2008, 17:25
I think I have modded all my cars, I'm attracted to the car as it is but I like to have something a bit different and to my taste. Standard cars are always a compromise, unless you drop enough cash for a Scuderia or LP640.
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: gazbutmk5gti on 16 October 2008, 17:28
Always modded my a cars a bit, remap, new wheels maybe, but never as much as when I got the first GTi, then is just snowballed. I do think think this site and the people on here have got alot to answer for :laugh:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: RedRobin on 16 October 2008, 17:34
....

I had no plans to mod my GTI until it arrived and I immediately found I was dissatisfied with the over-soundproofed cabin - I had a straight-six BMW with a great exhaust sound as standard and consider hearing the engine of any vehicle I drive as a real driving aid.

I didn't discover this site until fairly recently but found Tyresmoke while waiting for my GTI delivery and met a few of the R32 guys who were more into modding. There's no doubt that modding ideas get networked and encouraged if you frequent an enthusiasts community like this one. Driving a few modded GTI's didn't help either!

The fact is that, excellent as the stock GTI is, individualising it and improving what's already there is very satisfying if you enjoy spirited driving when the conditions are safe and appropriate.

The shared knowledge and help on such a site as this is invaluable in getting things right.

Future mods? - I've given up saying none but have no idea what's next, if any. My suspension actually needs revision. I want to keep my Mk5 GTI and so won't push that performance envelope too much.

It is a very slippery slope!

:afro:

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b308/RedRobin_05/JesusSaysModify.jpg)
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: Hurdy on 16 October 2008, 17:34
Quote from: gazbutmk5gti on 16 October 2008, 17:28
Always modded my a cars a bit, remap, new wheels maybe, but never as much as when I got the first GTi, then is just snowballed. I do think think this site and the people on here have got alot to answer for :laugh:

Are they as bad on ASN?
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: Vtec Abuser on 16 October 2008, 17:39
Will always remap any T/C cars as IMO it's the best bang for buck you can get and has always been reliable.
Problem with this site is trying to not go any further..  :grin:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: Saint Steve on 16 October 2008, 17:58
ok so does having now 3 GTi's this forums fault!!!!, i say a big FAT YES!
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: RedRobin on 16 October 2008, 18:00
Quote from: Phil Mcavity on 16 October 2008, 17:58
ok so does having now 3 GTi's this forums fault!!!!, i say a big FAT YES!

....But you don't always find your True Love first time round and Phyllis was always waiting. :smiley:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: Saint Steve on 16 October 2008, 18:10
 i must be the bigest reformest since coming here, dismissing the Point of the Ed30, and now cant stop praising it!.

Like an alcoholic now T total!
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: NEWEY on 16 October 2008, 18:15
i have modded all of my cars since i passed my test when i was 17. so i knew i would be modifying the gti before i brought it. its just nice to get a few ideas off here with peoples cars :)
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: R32UK on 16 October 2008, 19:01
Never modded before! Never thought I would... Havent yet but I think under the bonnet mods are more my thing.

Would be very hard pushed to think what mods I would like to do to the exterior... Under the skin though :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:


p.s. AND I BLAME IT ON YOU!! YES YOU READING THIS!
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: MAT ed30 on 16 October 2008, 19:03
Quote from: R32UK on 16 October 2008, 19:01
Never modded before! Never thought I would... Havent yet but I think under the bonnet mods are more my thing.

Would be very hard pushed to think what mods I would like to do to the exterior... Under the skin though :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:


p.s. AND I BLAME IT ON YOU!! YES YOU READING THIS!

cough cough TURBO  :laugh:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: Top Cat on 16 October 2008, 19:05
Quote from: MAT ed30 on 16 October 2008, 19:03
Quote from: R32UK on 16 October 2008, 19:01
Never modded before! Never thought I would... Havent yet but I think under the bonnet mods are more my thing.

Would be very hard pushed to think what mods I would like to do to the exterior... Under the skin though :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:


p.s. AND I BLAME IT ON YOU!! YES YOU READING THIS!

cough cough TURBO  :laugh:

 :grin:  Bump  :grin:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: Saint Steve on 16 October 2008, 19:22
next mod for me is a Bluetooth kit From vRStu!!!, cant stop this spending lark!
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: R32UK on 16 October 2008, 19:29
Quote from: MAT ed30 on 16 October 2008, 19:03
Quote from: R32UK on 16 October 2008, 19:01
Never modded before! Never thought I would... Havent yet but I think under the bonnet mods are more my thing.

Would be very hard pushed to think what mods I would like to do to the exterior... Under the skin though :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:


p.s. AND I BLAME IT ON YOU!! YES YOU READING THIS!

cough cough TURBO  :laugh:

I know... but

8points + turbo = licence suspended  :sad:

we will see.. dont feel like doing anything at the mo.. maybe just driving through VW Hudds showroom with big bull bars attached to the front!
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: MAT ed30 on 16 October 2008, 19:31
Quote from: Phil Mcavity on 16 October 2008, 19:22
next mod for me is a Bluetooth kit From vRStu!!!, cant stop this spending lark!

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/milltekonoured30.jpg)
sorry phil had to be done  :wink:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: Saint Steve on 16 October 2008, 19:33
near years mod :wink:
Quote from: MAT ed30 on 16 October 2008, 19:31
Quote from: Phil Mcavity on 16 October 2008, 19:22
next mod for me is a Bluetooth kit From vRStu!!!, cant stop this spending lark!

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/milltekonoured30.jpg)
sorry phil had to be done  :wink:


new years mod :wink:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: MAT ed30 on 16 October 2008, 19:34
ask santa to bring it  :laugh:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: Saint Steve on 16 October 2008, 19:39
im trying my hardest, but phylis is in for service in 10 days, so best part of £500 in total this month on the car, £160 last month on paddles + Cruise control fitting ( although that was a freebee from Stu).

I have to do it gradually MAT!  :wink:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: MAT ed30 on 16 October 2008, 19:41
Quote from: Phil Mcavity on 16 October 2008, 19:39
im trying my hardest, but phylis is in for service in 10 days, so best part of £500 in total this month on the car, £160 last month on paddles + Cruise control fitting ( although that was a freebee from Stu).

I have to do it gradually MAT!  :wink:

thats what i do  :grin: its better that way as you get to enjoy every mod as you do them  :smiley:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: Greenouse on 16 October 2008, 20:33
Quote from: markymark on 16 October 2008, 16:37
I had no intention of doing anything to mine when I first bought it, but after frequenting this site I have a list as long as my arm with the things I would like. Shame I dont have the wallet to match!
I blame Greeny!!!

Oi! I resemble that comment oaky!!!

In a word Joe yes! I've always modded in one way or another (mostly cosmetic) but never performance wise really. (p.s. Milltek DP and cat being fitted tomorrow and torque arm insert dogbone thingy while there at it  :laugh:)
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: markymark on 16 October 2008, 20:43
Quote from: Greenouse on 16 October 2008, 20:33
Quote from: markymark on 16 October 2008, 16:37
I had no intention of doing anything to mine when I first bought it, but after frequenting this site I have a list as long as my arm with the things I would like. Shame I dont have the wallet to match!
I blame Greeny!!!

Oi! I resemble that comment oaky!!!

In a word Joe yes! I've always modded in one way or another (mostly cosmetic) but never performance wise really. (p.s. Milltek DP and cat being fitted tomorrow and torque arm insert dogbone thingy while there at it  :laugh:)

 :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: lol
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: SteveP on 16 October 2008, 20:43
Yep this site has a lot to answer for when it comes to modifying (and getting people to buy project cars) :grin:

I have always thought about it in the past but normally not kept the car long enough to get around to it  :embarassed:


Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: RedRobin on 16 October 2008, 20:43
Quote from: Greenouse on 16 October 2008, 20:33
Milltek DP and cat being fitted tomorrow and torque insert while there at it  :laugh:)

....I assume it's being installed by one of their approved agents as opposed to Milltek themselves.

Could you please ask them what they would advise about when a remap is best added - How soon after a TBE, or that they think it doesn't matter how much later.

Thanks :afro:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: Greenouse on 16 October 2008, 20:47
Quote from: RedRobin on 16 October 2008, 20:43
Quote from: Greenouse on 16 October 2008, 20:33
Milltek DP and cat being fitted tomorrow and torque insert while there at it  :laugh:)

....I assume it's being installed by one of their approved agents as opposed to Milltek themselves.

Could you please ask them what they would advise about when a remap is best added - How soon after a TBE, or that they think it doesn't matter how much later.

Thanks :afro:

Hi Robin,

It's actually a friend who owns a garage that is fitting for me. It's funny you should ask about the remap as I asked Superchips the same question when uploading the Stage2 version of Bluefin knowing I was having the DP fitted, and for what it's worth they said to load the map anyway.  :smiley:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: Peskarik on 16 October 2008, 20:57
This forum made me mod.
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: john_o on 16 October 2008, 21:21
joe , you either mod or you dont , its in the blood  :smiley:
the problem with the forum is that it provides way too many options that we wouldnt all necessarily know of!
cosmetic / mechanical its all good  :smiley:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: gazbutmk5gti on 16 October 2008, 22:29
Quote from: Hurdy on 16 October 2008, 17:34
Quote from: gazbutmk5gti on 16 October 2008, 17:28
Always modded my a cars a bit, remap, new wheels maybe, but never as much as when I got the first GTi, then is just snowballed. I do think think this site and the people on here have got alot to answer for :laugh:

Are they as bad on ASN?

Not quite so active in the modding, or as friendly if I'm honest :smiley:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 16 October 2008, 23:28
The bright Philips bulb mod + Bluefin = perfect car for me.
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: Top Cat on 17 October 2008, 09:40
Quote from: gazbutmk5gti on 16 October 2008, 22:29
Quote from: Hurdy on 16 October 2008, 17:34
Quote from: gazbutmk5gti on 16 October 2008, 17:28
Always modded my a cars a bit, remap, new wheels maybe, but never as much as when I got the first GTi, then is just snowballed. I do think think this site and the people on here have got alot to answer for :laugh:

Are they as bad on ASN?

Not quite so active in the modding, or as friendly if I'm honest :smiley:

Get lost Gaz.  :laugh:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: gazbutmk5gti on 17 October 2008, 10:22
does lokk a bit sickly that reading it back, wrote 3/4 into a bottle of red last night :smiley:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: joesgti on 17 October 2008, 10:40
Quote from: gazbutmk5gti on 17 October 2008, 10:22
does lokk a bit sickly that reading it back, wrote 3/4 into a bottle of red last night :smiley:

 :grin: enjoying a romantic night in with golfgtiforum.co.uk  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: gazbutmk5gti on 17 October 2008, 11:35
something like that, her indoors was watchin some rubbish on the telly, so retired to the conservatory with charlie the dog, a bottle of red and golfgti.co.uk :kiss:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: Hurdy on 17 October 2008, 12:24
Quote from: gazbutmk5gti on 17 October 2008, 10:22
does lokk a bit sickly that reading it back, wrote 3/4 into a bottle of red last night :smiley:

You can't take it back now Gaz :kiss:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: gazbutmk5gti on 17 October 2008, 14:29
don't want to :grin:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: T88OMM on 17 October 2008, 19:46
Have always modded cars and always will do!! I was dreaming away the other day and was wondering what cars I would buy if I won the lottery and what I would do with the GTI. I came to the conclusion that the GTI would have to stay but I would spend an absolute fortune on modding it!! Big turbo, lots of carbon fibre, wheels, suspension etc etc. Modding is in the blood!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: MAT ed30 on 17 October 2008, 19:52
speaking of modding  :shocked:
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/s3icinstall009.jpg)
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: Top Cat on 17 October 2008, 19:54
ETTO there Mat but i think it looks better with the bumper  :laugh:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: MAT ed30 on 17 October 2008, 20:00
trying to save weight  :laugh:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: GtiJames on 17 October 2008, 21:18
would have always got the car chipped as previously seen the benefits on my old mini cooper and that was 10-15 bhp increase so after seeing bluefin did one for the edition 30 it was no brainer with 70 bhp gains... :shocked:  :grin: but

due to this website it has led to milltek tbe which i would not have considered before and soon to be coil overs yet to be decided on brand either pss10 or the pro street s depending commision over next few months  and poss breaks also depending on that too.

thanks very much to all for the good advice
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: Saint Steve on 17 October 2008, 21:33
all that just to change the sidelight bulb  :shocked:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: MAT ed30 on 17 October 2008, 21:38
Quote from: Phil Mcavity on 17 October 2008, 21:33
all that just to change the sidelight bulb  :shocked:
:laugh: its to fit this
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/s3intercoolers003.jpg)
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: Saint Steve on 17 October 2008, 21:40
Quote from: MAT ed30 on 17 October 2008, 21:38
Quote from: Phil Mcavity on 17 October 2008, 21:33
all that just to change the sidelight bulb  :shocked:
:laugh: its to fit this
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/s3intercoolers003.jpg)

arrhhhhhhhhh, a Scania Truck Radiator Grill lookalike!!!..   Will look different!  :wink:

Prefer the Honeycoomb grill more  :wink:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: 182_blue on 17 October 2008, 21:43
 :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:


Quote from: MAT ed30 on 17 October 2008, 19:52
speaking of modding  :shocked:
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/s3icinstall009.jpg)

Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: E30M3 on 17 October 2008, 22:04
This thread is terrible, it is planting thoughts of spending more money on mods ... BOO HOOOO !!!  :sick:  :grin:

that looks like a nice intercooler !!!  :cool:  I WANT !!! :evil:
Title: Re: to those that have modded.....
Post by: MAT ed30 on 17 October 2008, 22:12
Quote from: E30M3 on 17 October 2008, 22:04
This thread is terrible, it is planting thoughts of spending more money on mods ... BOO HOOOO !!!  :sick:  :grin:

that looks like a nice intercooler !!!  :cool:  I WANT !!! :evil:

you need one  :grin: i should have it all done in the morning at some point i hope.