Seeking knowledge

[th3_f15t]

Coil packs too, another item on the list. Starting to wonder if a £200/month budget isn't enough to get this done in the time frame I'm looking at... I don't recall seeing anything in the paperwork for my car having had either of the updated parts, but it is a 57 plate (registered September 2007 I believe) so would that mean it left the factory with the updated parts?

As for oil levels, I'm aware that the Volkswagen specification for oil consumption is ridiculously high, one quart per 2,500 miles or something crazy? Always carry a 5 litre bottle of Castrol Edge with me for that reason.

[dTEA]

Oil is better than on the ED30. Specs are upto 1l per 1000 miles.

[Adam]

You won't be disappointed with that lot at R-Tech.

[th3_f15t]

Yeah, judging by the huge praise on this site, I've decided to take a trip up the M1 for the re-map, when I can afford it. Just need to save the money to get the other bits of my R32 bumper sourced, painted, fitted and a new exhaust with it all too... Could a be a few months yet!

[zaklfc9]

Hi,

Im a dude and yes im ashamed to say that im a complete novice when it comes to knowledge on cars.

Previously driven 2 banger peugeot 206. Looking to buy a mk5 which is probably the best car on the market for my price range 4-5K (05/06 Plate).
Well best car in terms of looks and what I like.

Okay can someone just clear one thing up for me, are there a few different type of mk5?
Ive seen a few on gumtree, autotrader, ebay etc and some 05/06 plates just look completely different to each.

it could just be thr front grill which looks so different. Any advice would be most welcome as im looking to buy one in the next few weeks.

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to help.

[th3_f15t]

Well, although unrelated to this post in a lot of ways, your answer simply is yes. Different models of Golfs will have different trim and option extras which affect the way a car looks.

[th3_f15t]

http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/forge-turbo-hose-kit-for-2-0-fsit

How difficult is it to fit this kit? All I have is a driveway, axle stands and a limited set of tools. Thinking of bolting this kit on myself to save some labour costs.

[Egbutt Wash]

http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/forge-turbo-hose-kit-for-2-0-fsit

How difficult is it to fit this kit? All I have is a driveway, axle stands and a limited set of tools. Thinking of bolting this kit on myself to save some labour costs.

I'd save my £157 and not bother replacing three oem tubes with three copy tubes the same size, but just a different colour.

[th3_f15t]

But I like pretty colours... These are a mostly visual upgrade with the added bonus that they withstand higher boost pressures better.

[Hurdy]

But I like pretty colours... These are a mostly visual upgrade with the added bonus that they withstand higher boost pressures better.

Don't get these, at the level of tune you are looking at they give you nothing. The pipes are under positive pressure under load, so aren't liable to collapse and certainly will not blow up like balloons!.

If you are on a limited budget then I suggest a remap .....and R-tech are a good choice. The DV will definitely need looking at and I'd replace with either the OEM upgrade piston DV. Then a panel filter change to a Pipercross filter or go the extra mile and fit an Evoms intake. On a K03 then I'd suggest a downpipe and sports cat replacement, only get urge cat back section if you are thinking of a K04 turbo upgrade in the future, but not really needed in the short term. If everything holds up then you shouldn't require the coilpacks, but if you do have problems, just get the latest revision ones and whilst hey are off replace the OEM plugs - Bosch OEM plugs are fine for your level of tune.
Also worthy of note is to have the OEM cam follower checked, they wear and on a modified car I'd check/change it at each yearly service. Not a big job and the part is not expensive.