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Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Reply #2340 on: 19 January 2015, 21:00 »
Quote from: s90 on 19 January 2015, 17:23
So I joined the club over Christmas, went from a Mk5 TDI to a 2011 Mk6 GTI, and boy what a difference! I've been absolutely in love with GTIs for years and can't believe I actually own one myself now :grin: I've been browsing the forum trying to pick up on advice others have had but thought I'd introduce myself here.

Looking at aesthetic changes I eventually want new alloys (looking at the BBS SR) and xenons but obviously a lot of money to drop in one go, especially after getting the car itself!

First thing I want to do is get some Halogen bulbs to replace the standard which I believe are H7. I was looking at the OSRAM Nightbreaker, thoughts or other recommendations? is it worth replacing the H15 also? thinking of doing this until I can drop the money on xenons.

I was also looking at getting the LED replacement kit for the interior lights, where's the best place to find these kits, ebay?

Finally, are there any other relatively cheap aesthetic mods that you guys/gals can recommend?

Thanks!

I bought these for the interior LED mod. Really good eBayer and a very easy mod to do.

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/231298846773?nav=SEARCH
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Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Reply #2341 on: 20 January 2015, 11:20 »
Retrieved it from the airport car park in the very early hours.  Dirty, but free from bird poo, and thankfully no dings or dents, phew!
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Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Reply #2342 on: 20 January 2015, 14:32 »
Quote from: Booth11 on 20 January 2015, 11:20
Retrieved it from the airport car park in the very early hours.  Dirty, but free from bird poo, and thankfully no dings or dents, phew!
welcome home oh bronzed one! Hope your teeth have stopped chattering by now!  :whistle:
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Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Reply #2343 on: 20 January 2015, 15:35 »
Quote from: seabrook132 on 19 January 2015, 18:10
Hi and welcome,

The standard headlight bulbs are pretty crap aren't they? I've just put some Philips Xtreme Vision Plus 130% H7 in my dipped beam and they are much better. I've had Osram Nightbreakers in previous cars as well and they'll be good too. As for H15 full beam, there really isn't a lot out there at all. I don't know why VW use this fitting!

One small cosmetic thing that's fairly popular is seat inserts. It's one of the only things I've done and looks really OEM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-5-V-Golf-6-VI-MK5-MK6-GTI-seat-inserts-alloy-trim-cover-TDI-GTD-TSI-GT-R-/161020148984

Ordered the Nightbreakers today as they're fairly cheap on Amazon and with prime - as you say the H15 seem to be few and far between, will keep an eye out though. From reading the owners manual the bulbs look fairly straightforward to replace?

Seat inserts look very nice as well, thanks for the link.

Quote from: danpen1306 on 19 January 2015, 21:00

I bought these for the interior LED mod. Really good eBayer and a very easy mod to do.

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/231298846773?nav=SEARCH

Great, thanks for the link will get these ordered as well. Was looking at  this guide to fit them as it seems fairly comprehensive.
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Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Reply #2344 on: 20 January 2015, 22:21 »
Quote from: s90 on 20 January 2015, 15:35
Quote from: seabrook132 on 19 January 2015, 18:10
Hi and welcome,

The standard headlight bulbs are pretty crap aren't they? I've just put some Philips Xtreme Vision Plus 130% H7 in my dipped beam and they are much better. I've had Osram Nightbreakers in previous cars as well and they'll be good too. As for H15 full beam, there really isn't a lot out there at all. I don't know why VW use this fitting!

One small cosmetic thing that's fairly popular is seat inserts. It's one of the only things I've done and looks really OEM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-5-V-Golf-6-VI-MK5-MK6-GTI-seat-inserts-alloy-trim-cover-TDI-GTD-TSI-GT-R-/161020148984

Ordered the Nightbreakers today as they're fairly cheap on Amazon and with prime - as you say the H15 seem to be few and far between, will keep an eye out though. From reading the owners manual the bulbs look fairly straightforward to replace?

Seat inserts look very nice as well, thanks for the link.

Quote from: danpen1306 on 19 January 2015, 21:00

I bought these for the interior LED mod. Really good eBayer and a very easy mod to do.

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/231298846773?nav=SEARCH

Great, thanks for the link will get these ordered as well. Was looking at  this guide to fit them as it seems fairly comprehensive.

Autobulbs sell an upgrade H15 bulb, not a huge difference, but it is a bit whiter.

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/White-H15-Upgrade-Bulb.html
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Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Reply #2345 on: 23 January 2015, 15:20 »
Finally got round to fixing the broken GTI badge on my front grill. One of the lugs had snapped meaning it was free to rotate slightly and sometimes would end up like this if I didn't straighten it. Anyway, new badge ordered from VW, grill off and badges swapped :)

Also I'm being sent away for 2 months tomorrow with work, so the car had a good clean and a protection top up with C2v3. Luckily I have some family members that can drop me off at the airport so I don't have to leave the car stood for that long and they can look after it, take it for a run every week and clean any bird produce off :). I'm gonna miss my GTI!  :cry:
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Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Reply #2346 on: 23 January 2015, 16:57 »
Quote from: seabrook132 on 23 January 2015, 15:20
Finally got round to fixing the broken GTI badge on my front grill. One of the lugs had snapped meaning it was free to rotate slightly and sometimes would end up like this if I didn't straighten it. Anyway, new badge ordered from VW, grill off and badges swapped :)

Also I'm being sent away for 2 months tomorrow with work, so the car had a good clean and a protection top up with C2v3. Luckily I have some family members that can drop me off at the airport so I don't have to leave the car stood for that long and they can look after it, take it for a run every week and clean any bird produce off :). I'm gonna miss my GTI!  :cry:
i would of ran it for you for a couple of months :grin: have a good work trip it will be waiting for you on your return
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Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Reply #2347 on: 23 January 2015, 17:24 »
Dan, you could always carry a little photo of it in your wallet, or just check your forum sig now and then, when you're in need of some gti love  :laugh:

Glad you've replaced the wonky badge, that would've driven me mad.  Have a good trip  :smiley:
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Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Reply #2348 on: 23 January 2015, 18:09 »
Quote from: charlie on 23 January 2015, 16:57
i would of ran it for you for a couple of months :grin: have a good work trip it will be waiting for you on your return

Haha thanks for the offer Charlie :)

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 January 2015, 17:24
Dan, you could always carry a little photo of it in your wallet, or just check your forum sig now and then, when you're in need of some gti love  :laugh:

Glad you've replaced the wonky badge, that would've driven me mad.  Have a good trip  :smiley:

I have many photos on my phone that I can sneak a look at now and then :) thnx for the the good wishes guys :)
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Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Reply #2349 on: 23 January 2015, 23:09 »
Quote from: Exonian on 20 January 2015, 14:32
Quote from: Booth11 on 20 January 2015, 11:20
Retrieved it from the airport car park in the very early hours.  Dirty, but free from bird poo, and thankfully no dings or dents, phew!
welcome home oh bronzed one! Hope your teeth have stopped chattering by now!  :whistle:

Hahaha, teeth are still chattering 

Going from 32°C to -1°C and snow was a bit of a shock to the system.  Still, can't moan too much as returning to maldives in August  :tongue:

Onto the serious business of ordering an R this weekend.
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