Golf GTi Mk5 2005
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Having more or less finished the restoration of the family's Mk1 TT my son and I decided to look for another challenge. The TT is being kept in the 'stable' as my son has set his sights on it becoming his first car....he has assured me the insurance is very respectable and less in fact than a 2009 Kia Rio which was his intended first car. I will check this out for myself rest assured...... So on to the purpose of this thread.
I asked my son what he fancied suggesting a respectable budget of £1500. He's always liked Mk4 Golf R32s which made us consider picking up a cheap Mk4 - there are loads about hence plenty of choice - with the intention of making it into a replica R32. There are loads about, but at the cheaper end of the market we found they're mostly thrashed or abused or indeed both. Whilst trawling through the good old Book of Face Market Place looking at Mk4's which were Dignitas candidates in the human world I happened across a Mk5 Golf Gti which was well in budget as it was being sold with a chain tensioner rattle, in need of 2 wings, a slight tear in the fabric on the driver seat, and needing a bloody good clean inside and out. It was a 5 door DSG, had full dealer and specialist service history, an MoT to Jan 24, that lovely tartan interior paying homage to earlier Golf GTis and finished in Reflex Silver. I had previously owned both a Mk1 and Mk2 Golf GTi with both finished in silver. The temptation was too great evoking all manner of memories from days gone by. A deal was done.
The car is currently with my mechanic whilst he attends to the chain and belt and also undertakes a DSG service. When that's done our work starts. We plan on getting it back to its finest original condition and then use it sparingly. I think the market is starting to recognise a desirability with these early Mk5s so we are hoping for some depreciation free motoring. I've no photos yet as the car went straight to the garage. But I'll document the improvements on here when she arrives.
Is it me or does every Mk5 Golf in silver that's being broken have rusty wings? I thought it's be easy to find a good pair...no such luck yet. My quest continues......
I asked my son what he fancied suggesting a respectable budget of £1500. He's always liked Mk4 Golf R32s which made us consider picking up a cheap Mk4 - there are loads about hence plenty of choice - with the intention of making it into a replica R32. There are loads about, but at the cheaper end of the market we found they're mostly thrashed or abused or indeed both. Whilst trawling through the good old Book of Face Market Place looking at Mk4's which were Dignitas candidates in the human world I happened across a Mk5 Golf Gti which was well in budget as it was being sold with a chain tensioner rattle, in need of 2 wings, a slight tear in the fabric on the driver seat, and needing a bloody good clean inside and out. It was a 5 door DSG, had full dealer and specialist service history, an MoT to Jan 24, that lovely tartan interior paying homage to earlier Golf GTis and finished in Reflex Silver. I had previously owned both a Mk1 and Mk2 Golf GTi with both finished in silver. The temptation was too great evoking all manner of memories from days gone by. A deal was done.
The car is currently with my mechanic whilst he attends to the chain and belt and also undertakes a DSG service. When that's done our work starts. We plan on getting it back to its finest original condition and then use it sparingly. I think the market is starting to recognise a desirability with these early Mk5s so we are hoping for some depreciation free motoring. I've no photos yet as the car went straight to the garage. But I'll document the improvements on here when she arrives.
Is it me or does every Mk5 Golf in silver that's being broken have rusty wings? I thought it's be easy to find a good pair...no such luck yet. My quest continues......
MARLBOROLITES said:
My son has set his sights on it becoming his first car....he has assured me the insurance is very respectable and less in fact than a 2009 Kia Rio which was his intended first car. I will check this out for myself rest assured......
My first car at 19, which was quite a few years ago now, was a 225 TT. It was cheaper to insure than the Ford Fiesta I had bought to learn in. Don’t get me wrong it wasn’t cheap to insure by any stretch of the imagination, but it was cheaper to insure than a 1.6 fiesta. I’ll be cheering him on for sure!
There’s a sound deadening/foam block in between the inner and outer wing. It traps and absorbs water, causing the rust. A lot were replaced and covered under warranty. They aren’t that dear for a pair anyway. Part numbers below.
1K6821021A / 1K6821022A
1K6821021A / 1K6821022A
Edited by MDMA . on Friday 17th February 18:47
Re: rust, as has already been mentioned, they do all do that. I replaced mine about 4 years ago I think with one I found on eBay. I did spend maybe 6 months waiting to find two good ones. I had them treated, and the sound deadening removed. There might the first signs of it starting again on the left hand side but I'm hoping it's my imagination 
I think the brand for pattern parts everyone uses Lothian on eBay. They're supposed to be a good match colour wise and a decent fit, but I preferred to go genuine and second hand.
I've had mine for 7 years ish now I think and have covered 100k miles, and don't have any desire to change it. Great cars!
I think the brand for pattern parts everyone uses Lothian on eBay. They're supposed to be a good match colour wise and a decent fit, but I preferred to go genuine and second hand.
I've had mine for 7 years ish now I think and have covered 100k miles, and don't have any desire to change it. Great cars!
So the car remains with the mechanic attending to the jobs I can't but in the meantime I've been busy in my quest for non-rusty, right colour, wings. I messaged so many people the length and breadth of the UK and eventually found a pair in a local dismantlers just 3 miles away from me. I'm glad I resisted the temptation to commit to 6 hour round trips to travel much further afield! I've also sourced a replacement rear boot badge and a fog light to replace the current cracked one.
The wings are completely rust and blemish free. A bargain at £100 I think. Before I fit them I'll coat the inside probably with stone chip, especially around the arch rim. I'd like them to last a few years if possible.
I keep seeing well priced 18" Monzas and am tempted to upgrade from my 17s. But I noticed the ride is much harsher in the TT following a similar 'upgrade'. At least with the 17s there's a bit more sidewall to absorb pot hole strikes! The 17s are a much easier proposition to keep looking decent too without the diamond cut finish of the 18s. I'll probably refinish the 17s in a graphite colour so there's some contrast with the Reflex silver bodywork.
Here are some pics:
Beneath the dirt and grime I can see a gem of a car waiting to shine. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the belt and chain work reveals no hidden dramas.....
The wings are completely rust and blemish free. A bargain at £100 I think. Before I fit them I'll coat the inside probably with stone chip, especially around the arch rim. I'd like them to last a few years if possible.
I keep seeing well priced 18" Monzas and am tempted to upgrade from my 17s. But I noticed the ride is much harsher in the TT following a similar 'upgrade'. At least with the 17s there's a bit more sidewall to absorb pot hole strikes! The 17s are a much easier proposition to keep looking decent too without the diamond cut finish of the 18s. I'll probably refinish the 17s in a graphite colour so there's some contrast with the Reflex silver bodywork.
Here are some pics:
Beneath the dirt and grime I can see a gem of a car waiting to shine. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the belt and chain work reveals no hidden dramas.....
That’s a good result on finding some local wings at sensible money.
I think these look really good on the Monza alloys but the diamond cut finish is rubbish. I’ve never driven on with 17’s on but the ones I drove with 18’s all rode well enough. I guess it’ll browns what the local area is like; my car rides fine in 19’s where we are but I went through Newark the other week and the roads there were terrible and suddenly my car didn’t feel like it rode so well!
I think these look really good on the Monza alloys but the diamond cut finish is rubbish. I’ve never driven on with 17’s on but the ones I drove with 18’s all rode well enough. I guess it’ll browns what the local area is like; my car rides fine in 19’s where we are but I went through Newark the other week and the roads there were terrible and suddenly my car didn’t feel like it rode so well!
Dough Boy said:
My first car at 19, which was quite a few years ago now, was a 225 TT. It was cheaper to insure than the Ford Fiesta I had bought to learn in. Don’t get me wrong it wasn’t cheap to insure by any stretch of the imagination, but it was cheaper to insure than a 1.6 fiesta.
I’ll be cheering him on for sure!
Nice one! Much better than a 3 cylinder starter car. A black box will put an end to any dreams he might hold of imitating any GTA type manoeuvres and behaviours. And at least in a TT he'll only be able to ferry around one friend at a time.....unless one's 4ft tall.I’ll be cheering him on for sure!
Looks like reflex silver? Its the 'sound proofing' foam in the wings that VW install as standard thats the problem as it absorbs all the water.
Also make sure you pull the arch liners on all four corners and remove leaves and debris inside and under the scuttle panel on the passenger side particularly as these areas are easily blocked and can damage the ECU as a result.
Lothian car parts on eBay do new (pattern) wings sprayed in your colour and have a good rep on the owners club.
(Former 2008 MK5 GT TDI owner)
Also make sure you pull the arch liners on all four corners and remove leaves and debris inside and under the scuttle panel on the passenger side particularly as these areas are easily blocked and can damage the ECU as a result.
Lothian car parts on eBay do new (pattern) wings sprayed in your colour and have a good rep on the owners club.
(Former 2008 MK5 GT TDI owner)
Tony_T said:
Can recommend the mk5 gti forum if you're not already on there, lots of people with great knowledge on these. Btw they absolutely fly with a remap.
Thanks for the recommendation....I'm checking it out as we speak ha! The remap is very tempting.........she's much quicker than our 225 TT as it is though. Maybe once the prodigal son has got some miles under his belt I'll consider one. My Corrado VR6 is fast enough for me though. It's an auto so makes all the right sounds for least amount of effort.Gassing Station | Readers' Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff