Another Golf. MK5 GTi Pirelli.
Discussion
MDMA . said:
Thanks. The Pirelli ones will be getting refurbed in the New Year. Have put them away in storage for the moment. Golf also laid up now on charge for the Winter. Will give it a blast when it's a bit drier.
You have a nice selection of cars in the garage 😂. I hope you don’t my me asking. If and when you decide to sell do approach me please. Always wanted a nice MK5 gti. 
sal7867 said:
You have a nice selection of cars in the garage ??. I hope you don’t my me asking. If and when you decide to sell do approach me please. Always wanted a nice MK5 gti.
No problem. Previous car went to another PH member. 
Might be a few years yet before this one goes. But I'll keep it updated either way.
Edited by MDMA . on Thursday 15th November 19:21
That's a lovely looking Pirelli, and a fast one!!
I've had mine now for a few years, but I've kept it totally standard and that's how it will stay. I'm also not worried about a bit of patina because I do nearly 20,000 miles a year in it, so just look to keep it mechanically sounds. So a bit of a different proposition to yours... bought at 49k miles, now at 86k. Trip to the belgium grand prix via the 'ring next year too, looking forward to that!
It's not been the most reliable car I've had as a few issues have reared they're heads in the 2 years and ~45k miles I've done. Booked in next week for a stuck thermostat, wheel bearing and a service. It was in a few weeks ago for throttle body problems. The garage know who it is when I book in the silver golf, haha.
Obligatory photo... (bent front plate where I nudged another car, had to use screws to secure it... replacing soon as it bugs me way too much!)
I've had mine now for a few years, but I've kept it totally standard and that's how it will stay. I'm also not worried about a bit of patina because I do nearly 20,000 miles a year in it, so just look to keep it mechanically sounds. So a bit of a different proposition to yours... bought at 49k miles, now at 86k. Trip to the belgium grand prix via the 'ring next year too, looking forward to that!
It's not been the most reliable car I've had as a few issues have reared they're heads in the 2 years and ~45k miles I've done. Booked in next week for a stuck thermostat, wheel bearing and a service. It was in a few weeks ago for throttle body problems. The garage know who it is when I book in the silver golf, haha.
Obligatory photo... (bent front plate where I nudged another car, had to use screws to secure it... replacing soon as it bugs me way too much!)
TheBALDpuma said:
That's a lovely looking Pirelli, and a fast one!!
I've had mine now for a few years, but I've kept it totally standard and that's how it will stay. I'm also not worried about a bit of patina because I do nearly 20,000 miles a year in it, so just look to keep it mechanically sounds. So a bit of a different proposition to yours... bought at 49k miles, now at 86k. Trip to the belgium grand prix via the 'ring next year too, looking forward to that!
It's not been the most reliable car I've had as a few issues have reared they're heads in the 2 years and ~45k miles I've done. Booked in next week for a stuck thermostat, wheel bearing and a service. It was in a few weeks ago for throttle body problems. The garage know who it is when I book in the silver golf, haha.
Obligatory photo... (bent front plate where I nudged another car, had to use screws to secure it... replacing soon as it bugs me way too much!)
Hi, your car looks lovely. Is it a DSG?I've had mine now for a few years, but I've kept it totally standard and that's how it will stay. I'm also not worried about a bit of patina because I do nearly 20,000 miles a year in it, so just look to keep it mechanically sounds. So a bit of a different proposition to yours... bought at 49k miles, now at 86k. Trip to the belgium grand prix via the 'ring next year too, looking forward to that!
It's not been the most reliable car I've had as a few issues have reared they're heads in the 2 years and ~45k miles I've done. Booked in next week for a stuck thermostat, wheel bearing and a service. It was in a few weeks ago for throttle body problems. The garage know who it is when I book in the silver golf, haha.
Obligatory photo... (bent front plate where I nudged another car, had to use screws to secure it... replacing soon as it bugs me way too much!)
MDMA . said:
sal7867 said:
You have a nice selection of cars in the garage ??. I hope you don’t my me asking. If and when you decide to sell do approach me please. Always wanted a nice MK5 gti.
No problem. Previous car went to another PH member. Might be a few years yet before this one goes. But I'll keep it updated either way.
Edited by MDMA . on Thursday 15th November 19:21
Now thats one smart looking Pirelli. Some very well thought out tweaks too, love it!
I hope I can get the R32 up to that standard.
Just a thought you may enjoy a read of the other third project lol - https://rmsmotoring.com/forum/threads/my-2003-civi...
I hope I can get the R32 up to that standard.
Just a thought you may enjoy a read of the other third project lol - https://rmsmotoring.com/forum/threads/my-2003-civi...
Near on 500 days since picking the Golf up. Probably only done 100 miles this year in it. Might go to the last Corner House meet tomorrow if the weather holds out. Apart from that, still not hit the 60k mile mark yet. Really need to go back through this and sort out all the broken Tinypic links.
ArsE92 said:
Lovely car. Just found your thread as you recommended a paint shop in Wigan.
We’ve just picked up a 135i coupe that needs a bit of perfecting. Would you still recommend the place in Wigan?
We’ve just picked up a 135i coupe that needs a bit of perfecting. Would you still recommend the place in Wigan?
Yes, Mike is good but very busy so might need to wait a while if you do go there. Some more pics after paint. Had the full front end painted, new front upper and lower grille, new fog light covers and rear bumper painted. Perfect match to the factory Reflex Silver and not too expensive either.
MDMA . said:
ArsE92 said:
Lovely car. Just found your thread as you recommended a paint shop in Wigan.
We’ve just picked up a 135i coupe that needs a bit of perfecting. Would you still recommend the place in Wigan?
We’ve just picked up a 135i coupe that needs a bit of perfecting. Would you still recommend the place in Wigan?
Yes, Mike is good but very busy so might need to wait a while if you do go there. Some more pics after paint. Had the full front end painted, new front upper and lower grille, new fog light covers and rear bumper painted. Perfect match to the factory Reflex Silver and not too expensive either.
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