Well i thought i would do a proper build up thread, rather that just having pictures all over the shop!

After 1 & 1/2 years of owning my 05 GT tdi, i ended up with another MK5!

Here's pictures from the day i picked it up:

First mod was to retro fit the Armrest

Then i bought some roof bars & and Xenon style bulbs

Next i decided to make my own R32 style rear lights & picked up a set of mudflaps

Then came probably my best mod yet

Next was Metal pressed plates & Wolfsburg number plate surrounds

Decided i needed to spruce up the interior, so got a Gti Gear Knob & R32 Aluminium Ashtray

And the Parrot - Graet piece of Kit

Last but not least, fitted the MFD2

Sorry about the amount of pics, i got carried away!

Im not sure what mods i'll do in the future, i normally just decide on the spear of the moment! Any suggestions welcome

 looking good mate!

 looks good, need some bigger wheels and slam it

 Bigger wheels is already a plan

I wont be lowering it until i move house, as it scrapes on my lane at as it is now!

nice ride dude :)

 looks great mate, what did you do to the rear light and how much was the gear knob

browner01:

 looks great mate, what did you do to the rear light and how much was the gear knob

Hi Mate

Here's the thread i did when i did the R32 rears

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/221582.aspx

I got the gear knob off ebay for about £50

 looks like a good idea, what is the finish like on the lights? does it look matt?

browner01:

 looks like a good idea, what is the finish like on the lights? does it look matt?

It did at first, but that was because i didnt give them enough laquer.  But i re - laquered them and they look loads better

 looks great mate and good idea with the back lights

 Looking good mate

looking forward to seeing the new mods in the flesh,kept them quiet didnt you

think we should get them rear badges off though as it a free mod and transforms the butt

Really nice ride youve got there!  

The mudflaps on the mk5 look great... makes the back look much fatter!!

davo01:

 Looking good mate

looking forward to seeing the new mods in the flesh,kept them quiet didnt you

think we should get them rear badges off though as it a free mod and transforms the butt

Cheers mate.  Im planning on stealing your wheels to finish it off

Im been meaning to de badge it for ages, just never done it!  Next task me thinks

richwig83:

Really nice ride youve got there!  

The mudflaps on the mk5 look great... makes the back look much fatter!!

Thanks Rich

Think it was seeing pics of your flaps   that made my mind up.  They're marmite but i like them

 walks off to check i refitted my lockers

 nice lookin car mate . . . . i never used to like the mk5s always preferred the mk4 shape but its growing on me and i think i may have to invest in one in a year or so :)

keep up the good work !

Tom

Looking good Kyle

Goody

Thats a  good place you put your parrot. 

i bet that ashtray cover cost you a arm and a leg mate

 T70MM-B  Thanks mate. I know what you mean about not liking them at first. Im thinking the same about the mk6.

Goody - Cheers matey

Tempest - I actually got the R32 ashray for free!  I bought the armrest off ebay for £100 and when i picked it up he gave me the whole centre trim with the ashray. It was sat in the garage for about 8 months

 free

 when i got my car it had no smoker pack in it.

so i got the ashtray from vw and it cost me £130 and the best part is i dont smoke.

 Crikey, that is steap. It does look naff tho without the ashtray lid. I dont smoke either

I got quite lucky there then, didnt realise what it was worth

You did get a 3.2 V6 with yours though, i wounder how easy it would be to retrofit

i like!!!

 Here's the results from my first "claying" session.  3 Hours worth

This ones for you Matt, De-Badged!

1. Wash the Car with wax remover (Something like that)

2. Dry with microfibre Cloth

3. Clay with detailer, panel at a time

4. Go over the clayed areas with Mirco fibre cloth

5. Polish with Meguires wet look polish

6. Wash car again with Meguires Nxt Gen Wax & Shampoo

7. Dry again

8. Curse when it rains the next fookin day!

Im not total convinced on the claying method.  Cant argue with the results but 3 hours!!!

Looks very nice mate.

2 things I'd recommend which I've done to mine:

* Fit GTI rear spoiler & colour code it to get rid of the horrible black plastic

* Remap :D

Lee

 Cheers for that mate

even if i do say so myself it looks a whole lot better

sorry to go off topic but who's is the black zx7r?

Was looking pretty damn shiny today mate... I hadn't realised that you clayed it yesterdaty, but that does explain why it was so clean

Goody

p.s. time for an update soon ?

goody_gti:

Was looking pretty damn shiny today mate... I hadn't realised that you clayed it yesterdaty, but that does explain why it was so clean

Goody

p.s. time for an update soon ?

Cheers Goody. It was an honour to be parked next to Borat   We could clay yours if you fancy it at some point?

What updates that then   Are you on about Matts purchase? lol

  I dont know what he's on about mate do you?

davo01:

  I dont know what he's on about mate do you?

It's quite funny as well - didn't you say earlier that day Kyle that you wanted one of the mysterious items?

Goody

davo01:

  I dont know what he's on about mate do you?

 

Ive a rough idea   Thanks again for sorting the Airbag light

goody_gti:

davo01:

  I dont know what he's on about mate do you?

It's quite funny as well - didn't you say earlier that day Kyle that you wanted one of the mysterious items?

Goody

I was telling you i was after one and couldnt find one moments before Matt walked back with it.  Quite bizarre!

Its a good day yesterday, really enjoyed it - im looking forward to MFN.  Let me know when you've booked it and i'll bring you the money

 Not a problem mate,anytime.

Didnt realise you wanted one,if id of put my brain into gear(for the first time)i'd of done a deal on the both of them.

echo kyles thoughts,can feel mfn is going to be off the scale and certainly a messy one

MFN certainly is - sorry for the off topic post but I've spoken to the organisers and we can just send 'one' club entry over detailing all of the people/cars/tent space needed and a cheque and they will sort the rest, so I'll be doing this tomorrow

Goody

Car looks stunning after the claying. Well worth the time.

If you don't mind me saying, it would be a good idea to apply some sealant and or wax after polishing as, without it, the car will have very little protection.

davemk:

Car looks stunning after the claying. Well worth the time.

If you don't mind me saying, it would be a good idea to apply some sealant and or wax after polishing as, without it, the car will have very little protection.

Thanks mate

I appreciate you're advise, all this "proper" cleaning malarkey is new to me!  I thought washing it at the end with the Meguires Wax and shampoo would seal it?

What sealant or wax would you reccommend?