Another Golf. MK5 GTi Pirelli.

[MDMA .]

The Forester STi sold to another PH'er the other month and i had been looking for another classic JDM STi. Had one lined up but couldn't wait much longer for it. Was browsing the PH classifieds and saw this pop up. Was the right spec for me - low miles, low owners, full sh, all receipts, right mods and a private sale. Couple of messages later, train booked to Southampton and collected the other weekend.

Anyway, spec is as follows :

2009 GTi Pirelli Edition.
3 door DSG.
Revo Stage 2.
Revo DSG map.
Full Milltek system.
Wavetrac LSD.
TTRS front arms.
S3 brakes.
S3 intercooler.
Polybushed engine and gearbox mounts.
4 spare BBS VZ033 wheels.
Few other bits and bobs.

As expected, drives absolutely brilliantly. With over 330bhp and the uprated LSD, the handling for a FWD hatch is amazing. Was a little shocked first time i got it home and went for a quick run out

Few little jobs to sort out to make it "as new" again. Booked in for a little paint work to the bonnet and front bumper in 2 weeks time, then will rectify all the little marks with a full detail after that. Had a deep clean and mini detail this past week. The BBS will be sent off next week to be done a little darker, the S3 discs will probably be swapped out for some vagbremtechnic j-hooks or Clubsport ones.

Will update once back from paint and any other changes.

Edited by MDMA . on Saturday 5th October 18:04

[foggy]

What tyres has it got on it?!

[thebraketester]

foggy said:

What tyres has it got on it?!

Michelins hopefully...... :-)

[MDMA .]

thebraketester said:

foggy said:

What tyres has it got on it?!

Michelins hopefully...... :-)

Yes. MPS4

Although i could put some Pirelli on the BBS wheels ( if they made a decent tyre ).

Edited by MDMA . on Thursday 14th June 14:42

[aka_kerrly]

cool car, i expect even most VW fans are unaware of the Pirelli edition. The seats are not likely to appeal to everyone but they do to me, plus the additional interior/ exterior upgrades.

yours also has some brilliant add ons which have been well chosen & enhance the car.

ive not experienced a mk5 with a lsd yet, just regular, stage 1&2remaps. I think close to 300hp,lsd, suspension/arb upgrades and some super sticky tyres would be a great package.

[anonymous-user]

Looks fabulous, my favourite MK5.

[99Chimaera]

Very nice. Looks like a good one. vw only made 222 of them so I don't think you'll lose much value.
They are great cars aren't they? I have a Edition 30 only in standard tune mind, it plenty quick enough for me.
Enjoy.

[MDMA .]

99Chimaera said:

Very nice. Looks like a good one. vw only made 222 of them so I don't think you'll lose much value.
They are great cars aren't they? I have a Edition 30 only in standard tune mind, it plenty quick enough for me.
Enjoy.

Read somewhere that there was only 71 silver ones and out of them, only 21 with DSG. Paid quite a bit for it but will be put away in the garage and just used in nice weather. Have a daily and another car to use.
Just waiting for an RNS 510 and a few other bits. Got a set of oem BBS centre caps with carbon/yellow script for when the VZ's come back.

[thebraketester]

I think what it was advertised for is quite reasonable actually for the amount of car you got.

[culpz]

Stunning car and a cracking spec. Seems to have certainly been looked after by it's previous owner(s)!

I do love those seats aswell. These and the ED30 models are the ones to go for. Any further plans for it?

[scottos]

Thats a nice looking thing, love them in silver! I've got a black ed30 with Kw's, anti lift kit and proper geo set up and was quite amazed how well it handled! Would love a go in one with a diff! Mines stage 1+ so plenty quick enough for me, i'd like an exhaust though.

[MDMA .]

culpz said:

Stunning car and a cracking spec. Seems to have certainly been looked after by it's previous owner(s)!

I do love those seats aswell. These and the ED30 models are the ones to go for. Any further plans for it?

Just to sort the front end chips out for now. Might look into a TTE420 turbo next year but it's fine for now. Get the spare wheels sorted and enjoy.

[xjay1337]

One of the best colours for a Mk5 :-)

[MDMA .]

Wheels just back tonight. Another perfect job done by - www.wheelrite.co.uk

Edited by MDMA . on Saturday 5th October 18:05

[shotta287]

Lovely. They really have aged well. Yours must be quite a bit more fun to drive than the standard GTI

[MDMA .]

Back off holiday now, car collected from the paint shop. Really happy with the results. Had the bonnet, front bumper and top of the wings done and also the rear bumber. New oem front grill, lower grill, both fog light covers and just waiting for the new plates to be delivered. Just given it a quick seal now and put back away in the garage. Feels like having a brand new Mk5 GTi all over again

Edited by MDMA . on Saturday 5th October 18:06

[Matt Cup]

Looks great, love the seats. Was it warranty job for the paint?

[MDMA .]

Matt Cup said:

Looks great, love the seats. Was it warranty job for the paint?

No. Just to get rid of all the little stone chips and to make it look as new again.

[ZX10R NIN]

Nice work OP

[MDMA .]

ZX10R NIN said:

Nice work OP

Thanks. Few more bits landed today. Just waiting for the tyres now so i can get the BBS wheels on.