uk-mkivs COTM

June COTM Winner - Pat - Best OEM+

2008-07-02T08:03:00Z

Full Car Spec:

Engine:
1.8 20v turbo (AUM)
Custom Code Phase 1 Remap
Forge 007P Diverter Valve
Forge Boost Hoses
Smooth Airbox
Standard Exhaust

Chassis:
FK Konigsport Stainless Coilovers - lowered approx 60mm front, 65mm rear
18x8J PA 'Zaphire' Wheels Powdercoated White Aluminium Pearl
FK 5mm Spacers front
H&R 12mm Spacers rear
Black Brake Calipers

Outside:
Anniversary Front Valance
FK Badgeless Grille painted Satin Black
Welded / Resprayed Bonnet
Front Aero Wipers
125mm Stubby Mirrors
Anniversary Side Skirts
Shortened OEM Aerial
Smoothed OEM Bumpers
Anniversary TDi Rear Valance
De-Wipered Rear
US Spec Tail Lights
Black Colour Coded Rear Badge

Inside:
Factory Fit Recaro Leather Interior
NewSouth Indigo Boost Gauge in 42DraftDesigns A Pillar Pod
Audi TT Pedals
Bora Vents
Alpine CDA9853 MP3 Headunit
Charcoal Interior Trim
Orange Interior Lighting
Black Rearview Mirror

A few words from this month's winner

I decided to add a few pictures to the photo submissions thread this month as the theme was OEM+ and I think my car definitely falls into that category. When I looked again after a few days at the nominations thread though, it was obvious that this month's vote was going to be a good one as there were some superb examples in there, so I was amazed when voting closed and I was joint top with MC Pee Pants who's car, in my opinion, should have cleaned up! So into the tie break poll and I managed to come out with the top vote

I must thank everyone who voted, as I know what a discerning lot you can be!

I've been on uk-mkivs now for more than 6 years. Thanks to Tabs, David & co for making this site one of the best, and here's to another 6

If I can, I'd like to dedicate this to my Dad who sadly passed away last month - this one's for you mate

Pat

More pics can be found in the COTM Gallery.

May COTM Winner - GtiGlasgow

2008-06-05T09:32:00Z

A few words from this month's winner

I was delighted to learn that I had won this month's car of the month. I remember winning the same award with my old MK5 GTI and it's nice to see that you guys like its replacement. Rest assured, the car is just about to go under another wee transformation - this time around it will be OEM + with a little twist!! Many thanks to all who took the time to register a vote for me - cheers!!

Full Car Spec

Car: MK5 Golf GTI

Suspension: FK Highsport Silverline Plus coilovers

Wheels: 8.5x18 (front) 9.5x18 (rear) RH AD Cup alloys (ET40 all round)

Tyres: 215x35x18 (front) 215x40x18 (rear) Falken 452s

Engine: Custom "hidden" TDI style exhaust

Interior: Standard Interlagos GTI trim

Exterior: Custom smoothed front grille with number plate holder removed and smoothed over, black VW grille badge, GTI badge removed and bracket deleted, red grille trim colour coded BMP, debadged/dehandled/smoothed tailgate, GTI bodykit fully detextured and colour coded, detextured and colour coded TDI rear bumper (with no exhaust cut out), delocked drivers door handle, rear wiper removed from tailgate, R32 tinted rear lights.

More Images can be found here: http://uk-mkivs.net/photos/uk-mkivs_cotm/category2494.aspx

April COTM Winner - Techno Boy

2008-04-25T12:04:00Z

A few words from this month's winner

Thanks very much to everyone who took part and voted in this months COTM.

For a short while I thought i was going to be beaten by a girl , seems my colour choice finally paid off.

Also, a big thank you to Serious Performance for this months prize

It means a lot to win as like many users of the forum you start off wanting to have a nicer than average car, but with frequent visits end up having an altogether different outlook on cars and of course your bank account gets a good hammering.

Full Car Spec

Having had a MK4 I knew exactly what I was going get next and what mods I would do so in less than 2 months I have done the following to my MK5 GTi

ChippedUK remap
Eibach Sportline springs
Colour coded body kit
R32 rear lights

Future Plans

Not really wanting to do too much else (i know we all say that), maybe a set of BBS CH when funds and wife allow

More Photos

More photos can be found here: http://uk-mkivs.net/photos/uk-mkivs_cotm/category2453.aspx

March COTM Winner - Jakewalsh

2008-03-25T08:46:00Z

A few words from this months winner:

I would just like to say thank you to the organisers for the prize, and to everyone who voted for the car, it shows me how much people appreciate the hard work i put in to getting it to where it is now

Exterior:

R32 rep bumper + cupra r splitter

Debadged grille in black

Debaged bonnet

Carbon fibre mirrors

Carbon fibre door pillars

Rear door handles shaved

Rear hatch handle centralised and smoothed in + r32 spoiler

R32 skirts

Rear bumper shaved + anniversary splitter

Windows tinted

Sparco race filler cap, with carbon fibre ring

Interior:

Red suede roof,pillars retrim,

Boost gauge + volt gauge in twin pod

Wood dash painted black

I.C.E.:

Boot install, jbl 12" sub

Alpine indash tv + ps2

Sony head unit

x-ile front components

Engine:

Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AUM 150PS - 217 bhp with 280 ft/lbs of torque

Upsolute remap + mbc

CAI kit

FMIC

Uprated hoses

Metal adt tip

3" down pipe and decat + lamdba space

Straight through pipe + anniversary tip

Painted engine cover

Chassis:

Jamex adjustable coilovers

Drilled and grooved front disks + mintex pads

Wheels 18" Audi rs4 reps

Custom white pearl respray

More images can be found in the COTM gallery here: http://uk-mkivs.net/photos/uk-mkivs_cotm/category2168.aspx

February COTM Winner - DaveMK

2008-02-16T12:24:00Z

A few words from this months winner:

What can I say? Thanks to everyone that voted for me as February’s Car Of The Month – it’s an honour.

A little bit of info - the car is a non-modded GT TDi 110. She was first registered in February 1999 to a local VW dealership. I’ve owned the car since May 1999 (time flies!) and she’s now on 112k miles.

Well, the specification of the car shouldn’t take too long as she’s completely standard except for a few factory fitted options!

Engine

AHF 110bhp / 81kW TDi – totally standard

Exterior

Canyon red (pearlescent)
Avus 15” alloys
Headlight washers
Heated washer jets

Interior

Sports seats in black / red interwoven velour
Heated front seats
Climatronic A/C
Original Gamma stereo
6 disc CD player

Future Plans

I’m still resisting the increasing temptations to modify the car due to insurance purposes (it’s on a business insurance). However, I’m being increasingly enticed by larger alloys, coilovers and a remap but I’m also considering an upgrade to an A3 / new Golf so who knows what the future may hold!!

More images can be found in the COTM gallery here: http://uk-mkivs.net/photos/uk-mkivs_cotm/default.aspx

January COTM Winner - b19ctr

2008-01-16T12:28:00Z

A few words from this month's winner

Just like to say im over the moon at winning car of the month massive thanks to everyone who voted for me! Looking forward to this years shows and seeing some very special cars!

Full Car spec:

Engine:

Jetex Filter
Colour coded engine bay

Chassis:

Eibach Sport Springs

Outside:

19" RS6 Reps with 235/35/19 rubber
Full Votex Body Kit
Debaged Rear
Wolfsberg Edition plate surrounds
Wolfsberg Edition badge
German metal plates
Private registration mark
R32 Rear Lights
InPro Smoked side repeaters
Stub Aerial (thanks Zeke)
Philips Power 2 Night GT-150 Bulbs
Philips Silver Indicators front and rear

Inside:

Full Heated Leather
Kenwood Double Din Stereo with Ipod adaptor
US Golf Ball GTI Gear Knob
GTI Steering Wheel
Wolfsburg Edition Mats

Future plans

Looking for some new wheels this year before i look at getting a new motor.

More images can be found in the COTM gallery here: http://uk-mkivs.net/photos/uk-mkivs_cotm/default.aspx