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DanSan · 01-19-2012, 11:08 PM

Some of you guys were following my thread, but my 06' GTI was totaled last September and I just picked up a 09' GTI so I am back at it again and ready to go. Since I really didnt do one for my last GTI i figured i'd give it a try. The car is pretty much bone ass stock so just give me some time and see what happens but the next few days to weeks should see some movement. ill be updating this thread when it calls for it.

Can read the details here:
http://golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=155768

Also have a small part out from the GTI here:
http://golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=161922

January 17th, 2012:
19,6xx miles on the clock, absolutely mint inside and out. picked up the car later in the night and it was raining.

January 18th, 2012:
First picture of the day on the 18th and it was time to get to work. Took a bunch of shit off the old GTI before they took it so I threw on the following:

Interior white/UV LEDs for dome lights
Nokya yellow fogs
Open fog grills
Euro switch
dash tray

January 19th, 2012:
Put in my 6K HID's, Nokya yellow FTP bulbs, Tunerdome LED license plate bulbs and blue tinted aspherical mirrors (i love these things, definitely recommend them, no blind spots)

nice beam pattern huh? what you expect from like $15 HID bulbs lol

ignore the garbage in there

camera didnt pick it up the light too well, and couldnt capture the UV ones in the back

January 24th, 2012:
threw in the euro r32 tails, dont mind the dirty car....

also put in clear side markers my friend gave me

January 25th, 2012:
Small update, put the yellow lamin-x film on. already had nokya yellow bulbs in. drivers side has film, passenger side does not in this pic. can barely tell..

February 3rd, 2012:
Got my AWE boost gauge and OEM revision D. diverter valve on. also got my escort 9500ix hard wired in.

wire runs towards the windshield, down the gap to the passenger side and then through the glove box into the area behind the cigarette lighter and then wired right in. theres a little control box velcro'd below all the heating controls.

March 3rd, 2012:
threw on my votex lip that came today.
old and new lip together.

March 24rd, 2012:
got the windows tinted 20% by a friend of mine who does everyones cars in the area.

April 24th, 2012:
installed my evoms intake. dont mind the sock im using to cover the secondary air filter lol

also had my sidemarkers color matched when at the body shop last week

May 26th, 2012:
bought an APR rear sway off a friend of mine. been meaning to get another as I lost mine when i totaled the first GTI

June 13th, 2012:
installed the billyboat downpipe. took almost 3 weeks to get this thing from them. had to cut about 2 inches off the pipe in order to make it fit, could have probably taken another half inch just to be sure. all the welds seem solid, o2 bungs are in the perfect spot and im loving the smell and sound of catless once again. its a little raspy, especially at cold start and pretty much no change of sound while cruising. Once you get on it, you definitely hear it.

June 20th, 2012:
BIG BIG BIG BIG HUGE thanks to Arin@APR for helping me out. Got the new car flashed to stage 2 just like the old one. since its a TSI now, went right to stage2+ testpipe file. Also got my stock file in there too.

Stage 2+ 93 Octane V1.2,
Stock

September 1st, 2012:
bought a set of FK silverlines, threw it on the car along with a skidplate and neuspeed motor mount insert. IIRC im at 20 threads up front, no helpers and also 20 threads in the back. rears might have to come up just a bit. i didnt want to slam it like last time so i found a happy medium.

GTI by Dan Sangiorgio, on Flickr

Heres what on the list for upcoming items:
inpro smoke mirror turn signals (wtb if you have them)
maybe grabbing OEM LED tails
catch can
Hawk HPS brake pads/SS lines

dave80 · 01-19-2012, 11:22 PM

try laminx on the side markers and turn signal covers on the mirror's. Looks good on my ug. Welcome back.

Criz90 · 01-19-2012, 11:34 PM

Good color choice going with Ug!

apollosfury · 01-20-2012, 12:11 AM

glad you got another mk5, in for updates

rabbit6409 · 01-20-2012, 01:25 AM

subbed!

FaLLeNAn9eL · 01-20-2012, 01:53 AM

Awesome! It's good to have you back.

DanSan · 01-20-2012, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave80

try laminx on the side markers and turn signal covers on the mirror's. Looks good on my ug. Welcome back.

my boy just bought a 2012 GTI and his parents own body shops so hes going to spray my sidemarkers for me color matched.

thanks for all the support guys, its been a sad 4 1/2 months without a GTI and im beyond excited to get back into it!

BoardSnow6 · 01-21-2012, 07:29 PM

Welcome back!

josein06gli · 01-21-2012, 08:40 PM

Welcome to golfmkv errrr welcome back.

timebomb0220 · 01-22-2012, 05:55 PM

sub'd cause in the first picture

pikachu · 01-22-2012, 06:41 PM

I'm def gonna be on the look out for this build. I have a similar story, I used to own a 95 civic hatchback, It was destroyed in an accident and I picked up a 93 civic si and continued where I left off. Its good to see you stuck with your heart.

DanSan · 01-22-2012, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pikachu

I'm def gonna be on the look out for this build. I have a similar story, I used to own a 95 civic hatchback, It was destroyed in an accident and I picked up a 93 civic si and continued where I left off. Its good to see you stuck with your heart.

yea man. hurt me too much to get anything else.

CoNGLoMeRaTeGTi · 01-22-2012, 08:50 PM

UG is the best color, EVER!

LOUCFUR · 01-22-2012, 09:38 PM

dumb question. how come you didnt get a mk6? obviously it has the same engine. but the mk6 is lighter and it has xds ....

Giusep4 · 01-22-2012, 10:21 PM

meh.

DanSan · 01-22-2012, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOUCFUR

dumb question. how come you didnt get a mk6? obviously it has the same engine. but the mk6 is lighter and it has xds ....

I was going to get a mk6 in CSG, 6 speed, sunroof and HID's but I just love the interior look of the mk5. plus, i saved a shit ton of $$$

ChattMkv · 01-22-2012, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanSan

I was going to get a mk6 in CSG, 6 speed, sunroof and HID's but I just love the interior look of the mk5. plus, i saved a shit ton of $$$

More money for mods.

DanSan · 01-22-2012, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChattMkv

More money for mods.

Exactly. Lol

ORTOX · 01-23-2012, 05:27 PM

I agree with the MKV purchase. I like the in and out of the MKV better than the MK6. I look forward to following your build. I just picked up a UG 09 TSI 6 speed as well. Only difference is mine is a 4 door. Hoping yours will be an inspiration.

DanSan · 01-23-2012, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ORTOX

I agree with the MKV purchase. I like the in and out of the MKV better than the MK6. I look forward to following your build. I just picked up a UG 09 TSI 6 speed as well. Only difference is mine is a 4 door. Hoping yours will be an inspiration.

thanks man. most likely throwing my euro r32 tails back on tomorrow as it was rainy today and what not. im in the market for LED tails now too

DanSan · 01-24-2012, 04:18 PM

updates in first post!!

GaryD87 · 01-24-2012, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOUCFUR

dumb question. how come you didnt get a mk6? obviously it has the same engine. but the mk6 is lighter and it has xds ....

Wrong. All TSI's have XDS. on the MKV it's just a different acronym but its actually the same crap.

01-19-2012, 11:08 PM	#1
DanSan meerkat Drives: 06' TR GTI(RIP)/09' UG GTI Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 10,168 View DanSan's Garage	DanSan's GTI Rebirth Build Thread Some of you guys were following my thread, but my 06' GTI was totaled last September and I just picked up a 09' GTI so I am back at it again and ready to go. Since I really didnt do one for my last GTI i figured i'd give it a try. The car is pretty much bone ass stock so just give me some time and see what happens but the next few days to weeks should see some movement. ill be updating this thread when it calls for it. Can read the details here: http://golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=155768 Also have a small part out from the GTI here: http://golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=161922 January 17th, 2012: 19,6xx miles on the clock, absolutely mint inside and out. picked up the car later in the night and it was raining. January 18th, 2012: First picture of the day on the 18th and it was time to get to work. Took a bunch of shit off the old GTI before they took it so I threw on the following: Interior white/UV LEDs for dome lights Nokya yellow fogs Open fog grills Euro switch dash tray January 19th, 2012: Put in my 6K HID's, Nokya yellow FTP bulbs, Tunerdome LED license plate bulbs and blue tinted aspherical mirrors (i love these things, definitely recommend them, no blind spots) nice beam pattern huh? what you expect from like $15 HID bulbs lol ignore the garbage in there camera didnt pick it up the light too well, and couldnt capture the UV ones in the back January 24th, 2012: threw in the euro r32 tails, dont mind the dirty car.... also put in clear side markers my friend gave me January 25th, 2012: Small update, put the yellow lamin-x film on. already had nokya yellow bulbs in. drivers side has film, passenger side does not in this pic. can barely tell.. February 3rd, 2012: Got my AWE boost gauge and OEM revision D. diverter valve on. also got my escort 9500ix hard wired in. wire runs towards the windshield, down the gap to the passenger side and then through the glove box into the area behind the cigarette lighter and then wired right in. theres a little control box velcro'd below all the heating controls. March 3rd, 2012: threw on my votex lip that came today. old and new lip together. March 24rd, 2012: got the windows tinted 20% by a friend of mine who does everyones cars in the area. April 24th, 2012: installed my evoms intake. dont mind the sock im using to cover the secondary air filter lol also had my sidemarkers color matched when at the body shop last week May 26th, 2012: bought an APR rear sway off a friend of mine. been meaning to get another as I lost mine when i totaled the first GTI June 13th, 2012: installed the billyboat downpipe. took almost 3 weeks to get this thing from them. had to cut about 2 inches off the pipe in order to make it fit, could have probably taken another half inch just to be sure. all the welds seem solid, o2 bungs are in the perfect spot and im loving the smell and sound of catless once again. its a little raspy, especially at cold start and pretty much no change of sound while cruising. Once you get on it, you definitely hear it. June 20th, 2012: BIG BIG BIG BIG HUGE thanks to Arin@APR for helping me out. Got the new car flashed to stage 2 just like the old one. since its a TSI now, went right to stage2+ testpipe file. Also got my stock file in there too. Stage 2+ 93 Octane V1.2, Stock September 1st, 2012: bought a set of FK silverlines, threw it on the car along with a skidplate and neuspeed motor mount insert. IIRC im at 20 threads up front, no helpers and also 20 threads in the back. rears might have to come up just a bit. i didnt want to slam it like last time so i found a happy medium. GTI by Dan Sangiorgio, on Flickr GTI by Dan Sangiorgio, on Flickr GTI by Dan Sangiorgio, on Flickr Heres what on the list for upcoming items: inpro smoke mirror turn signals (wtb if you have them) maybe grabbing OEM LED tails catch can Hawk HPS brake pads/SS lines __________________ \| New Build \| Flickr \| AWE Tuning \| Evoms \| Billy Boat \| APR \| FK \| Neuspeed \|\| Last edited by DanSan; 09-08-2012 at 06:07 PM.

01-19-2012, 11:34 PM	#3
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01-22-2012, 06:41 PM	#11
pikachu Drag Racing Champion Drives: tornado red slab Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: where oranges grow Posts: 58	I'm def gonna be on the look out for this build. I have a similar story, I used to own a 95 civic hatchback, It was destroyed in an accident and I picked up a 93 civic si and continued where I left off. Its good to see you stuck with your heart.

01-22-2012, 08:50 PM	#13
CoNGLoMeRaTeGTi Banned Drives: MKV GTi Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: TRuCHoLaND Ny Posts: 3,153	UG is the best color, EVER!

01-22-2012, 09:38 PM	#14
LOUCFUR DIÄBLÖ Drives: 2006 GTI MKV Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,952 View LOUCFUR's Garage	dumb question. how come you didnt get a mk6? obviously it has the same engine. but the mk6 is lighter and it has xds .... __________________ S3 K04 / GIAC K04 H/O RACE FILE : DSG FLASH / APR BOOST TAP : FMIC : HPFP : SWAYBARS : TBE / BSH BLOCK OFF PLATE : DV : END LINKS : HEAT SHIELD : INTAKE : TB PIPE / DEVILS OWN DVC-30 / DUNLOP DIREZZA ZII / HAWK HP+ / HOOSIER A6 / H&R CAMBER PLATES : RSS CLUBSPORTS / IE RODS / JE PISTONS / NUESPEED K04 PIPE : PULLEY : SS LINES / PELOQUIN LSD / POWER SLOT CRYO / RS4 VALVE / SPRINT BOOSTER / TYROL SPORT BUSHINGS : SUBFRAME COLLARS / UNIBRACE RB : UB : XB / VF MOUNTS / WHITELINE ALK : BSK : BUSHINGS

01-23-2012, 05:27 PM	#19
ORTOX Drag Racing Champion Drives: 09 GTI MT \| 04 Toyota Matrix Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 66	I agree with the MKV purchase. I like the in and out of the MKV better than the MK6. I look forward to following your build. I just picked up a UG 09 TSI 6 speed as well. Only difference is mine is a 4 door. Hoping yours will be an inspiration.

01-24-2012, 04:18 PM	#21
DanSan meerkat Drives: 06' TR GTI(RIP)/09' UG GTI Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 10,168 View DanSan's Garage	updates in first post!! __________________ \| New Build \| Flickr \| AWE Tuning \| Evoms \| Billy Boat \| APR \| FK \| Neuspeed \|\|

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