Grumpy
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Where in South Wales are you? I am in Cardiff and on my 3rd GTI, having bought the first one in 2012. Once I sell one its only a matter of months before I am missing it so much I have to begin the hunt for another.
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An 05 plate Reflex Silver GTI with 53K on the clock priced at £5,850 has just popped up on Pistonheads.
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That's a shame you are not selling it ☹️
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Are you thinking of selling your GTI?
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I have to say I rather enjoyed the video and the GTI is looking good - just don't cane it to much.
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You will love it. I am on my third GTI and have run a Z4 MR and then a Z4 35is in tandem with the GTI and if the sun isn't out then very often I will use the Lupo as its far more fun.
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Those Halfords ones look just the ticket. Cheers😁
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Thanks for the response. The Xenons are the factory ones and to be fair when they are lit they have a nice crisp white appearance.
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The bulbs in my side lights are currently standard and as we all know are underwhelming. Anyone got any recommendations for bulbs which when lit look very similar to the dipped beam xenons. Also, what is the fitment please.
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There is currently a "new" pair listed for auction on eBay. I think the latest bid is £62 plus postage of £17. The listing has got about 3 days to run.
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Gti Brake Caliper Refurb - Decals?
Grumpy replied to davy26's topic in Car Care, Maintenance and Mechanical
I guess I like to keep my GTI OEM. Won't do any harm when I come to part with it😀 -
Gti Brake Caliper Refurb - Decals?
Grumpy replied to davy26's topic in Car Care, Maintenance and Mechanical
What colour red are you opting for. I tried to find out from VW and other sources what the correct colour is, however, whilst nobody could be 100% certain the general consensus was Brembo red. -
I don't wish to rain on your parade but isn't this car currently advertised on PistonHeads at £5,250 with a far more comprehensive description, including some info regarding the paint?
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I will take both rear light light clusters off your hands provided they are not damaged and if you are willing to split them from the car. I live in Cardiff so could come and collect them.
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Its always worth keeping an eye on eBay. There is currently a set of refurbished Bathursts listed at £400 or offer with new centre caps, however there aren't any tyres and they have been finished in a Honda gold colour.
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Gti Rear Spoiler Paint Crazing
Grumpy replied to davy26's topic in Car Care, Maintenance and Mechanical
Just had a look at a spare piece of the tape I used and its not spongy at all! Its non absorbent and of a type of rubber compound and is sticky on one side only. Hope that helps. -
Gti Rear Spoiler Paint Crazing
Grumpy replied to davy26's topic in Car Care, Maintenance and Mechanical
Yea its very similar although I would say its more "spongy". Dimensions wise its probably approx 1cm wide and about 3 - 4mm thick. -
Gti Rear Spoiler Paint Crazing
Grumpy replied to davy26's topic in Car Care, Maintenance and Mechanical
I removed the spoiler from my GTI about 2 months ago as it had the usual issue of bubbling. I would say that it had never been repainted before although looking thorough the paperwork with the car it was removed about 5 years ago to have a replacement high level brake light by a VW dealership. Simple enough to unbolt as long as it hasn't been bonded as said. I had the spoiler resprayed by my local VW bodyshop and so far so good. When I removed the spoiler it had a line of spongy type tape right around the lip which I guess helps with sealing it from water ingress. I got something similar off ebay and applied it to the freshly painted spoiler before I bolted it back on. -
Not sure what colour you are after but I have one spare which is black. It is used but is perfectly serviceable.
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The full retail price is £4.39 plus VAT. I bought one recently as strangely I too was missing the rubber end bit.
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Morning all. I had the rear spoiler on my GTI resprayed this week due to the usual bubbling and at the same time I replaced the high level brake light and connector with a new OEM ones. Tested the new high level brake light worked before I put it into the spoiler and reassembled it on the car. All was good. I didn't drive the car until yesterday and on start up there were no brake lights and the EPC light came on after a short while. I have checked the fuse and thats fine. I have just removed the brake light switch as I am guessing that is the issue rather than me messing something up when reassembling the rear spoiler? The plunger on the switch is pretty still and doesn't spring back fully when depressed. Is this the norm for the switch before I replace it or am I barking up the wrong tree?
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I find this thread fascinating. The amount of time and effort you put into this is fantastic.
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I believe the guy who was advertising it recently, who presumably the OP purchased it from, stated in his ad that he believed it to be a launch car in respect of the introduction of the 6 speed gearbox.
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Looks good. Any plans to return the heater controls, fan and headlight switch back to OEM?