Hello everyone. Welcome to the forum. Introduce yourselves here

[rs_hunter]

Damn, I knew I'd said too much...

[silversleeper]

Hello all!

My name's Robert. I've currently got four Volkswagens in the stable. From a pair of Eurovans (a '93 CL with VW's 2.5 liter version of Audi's 10V in-line-5, and a '99 GLS with the 12V VR6), to a MkIV '00 Golf GLS TDI and a MkV '08 GTI DSG. Needless to say, I'm pretty seriously into VWs...

Cheers

welcome, where are you at in ohio?

[rs_hunter]

welcome, where are you at in ohio?

Between Dayton and Cincinnati, but I also spend as much time as I can on the two-lanes of NKY.

The roads don't really get interesting until the center lines disappear. That's when I break out the :paddle: for the ricers, on two wheels or four...

:happyanim:

[spblat]

Hi from spblat the noob. Test drove my first GTI a couple weeks ago. It was also my first time behind the wheel of any turbo hot hatch. Naturally, I haven't been able to think of anything but getting rid of my wife's Odyssey, giving her the 4Runner and zipping around PDX in a 2009 GTI with a sunroof and 18" huffs. Gonna try to make my move in the next few months. See you around!

[rs_hunter]

Welcome to the disease! Once it gets in your blood, there is no treatment.

[spblat]

No kidding. Damn near bought one just now. Wasn't planning to buy, and fortunately my answer to the "what will it take to get you to drive away in one" question was ludicrous enough that we didn't make a deal. But it was close!

[danizer]

Hello everyone!

Just got my license this year and going to order my '09 Golf GTI tomorrow!

Still debating on whether or not to get the leather seats (are they recaro?)
Gonna get the GTI in black and have lots of plans on mods =D

if youre from 604. be sure to look me up!

-danizer

[rs_hunter]

No kidding. Damn near bought one just now. Wasn't planning to buy, and fortunately my answer to the "what will it take to get you to drive away in one" question was ludicrous enough that we didn't make a deal. But it was close!

Leave it to a car salesman to ask a stupid question...

BTW, I notice you used the term "PDX". Any chance you're a pilot?

Cheers

[tsoprano]

Hello..awesome site..Will be getting my dream car in about 1 month Red 4 door gti,cloth,Just the basics..2009 of course..New limo tint all the way around.and some apr stuff.chip and exhaust first..Thanks again always Tony

[danoz]

I'm a newbie to this site. Always looking for interesting facts and help for my cars.

My car history:
1. Toyota Celica LT1600 Red (late 70's FM)
2. Ford Laser Sport in Burnt Umber (early 80s FM)
3. Nissan NX Coupe Red 1992 (still got it, the most punchy and fun car for under 20k 10 years ago)
4. Nissan 200SX S15 1999 Black (185KW import) great car but no head height and was jinxed for accidents.
5. Jeep Wrangler Renegade 2006 (fun car but a barge for fuel and no storage)
6. VW Golf MkV 2.0L TDI Black Magic 2005. My first European car and loving it after only 3 days. Everything is designed how it should be.
7. Porsche 993 targa (haven't got it yet, but aiming for August 21 2010).

I've been a Porsche fanatic since touring with the Carrera Cup i the 80s (as a teenager). Now I live and breath Porsche, and will probably have to get my grin surgically removed from ears when i finally get my first 911.

Love to talk cars and Porsche and Germany with anybody who is interested.

I've been to the Porsche and Merc factories on Stuttgart.

I'm a self-employed graphic designer and part-time property investor. www.dandesign.com.au

No, I'm not loaded! Just gathering leverage for the 911!

anyway, enuf ramble.

cheers, dan.

[nbc_buttercup]

Hello....introducing myself to this forum after a friend Vancouver_gti told me about the forums. I am researching the rabbit as my next car. My beetle convertible ( although I adore her) is due back soon.

I am checking out a GTI tomorrow.

So throw your advice my way!

T

[spblat]

Leave it to a car salesman to ask a stupid question...

BTW, I notice you used the term "PDX". Any chance you're a pilot?

Cheers
Nah, but seem to travel so much lately that I tend to think of cities by their airport codes... :iono:

Got my GTI today. Will update my "garage" shortly.

[rs_hunter]

Nah, but seem to travel so much lately that I tend to think of cities by their airport codes... :iono:

:lol:

BTW, what happened? From "the next few months" to an owner in two days? HAHAHAHA!!!

[mk5 rabbit s]

wuts up everyone, had my dub for a little over a year and just gettin into the scene. turns out this is the place to be! thanks JJ for this site, its kickin @$$.

[SCT]

Hi everyone,

I live in the Netherlands and i'm just like you all crazy about VW GOLF.

My first car was a Golf MK II GTI G60 1991 after a accident i bought another and that was 14 years a go, and i still have it.

I have also now for 6 years a GOLF MK I 1977 and

VW Bora Variant TDI Highline 130HP ( in the USA as JETTA) this car i own now for 1 year.

And the best of all!!!!

Since 1 week I own a GOLF MKV R32 from the USA 1015/5000 in the color white.
I waited for 6 weeks for the transportation and it was worth it.

Now i must wait for 5 weeks for registration :-)

[VDubVirus]

Hi, I'm Arron....kinda new around here.

[g60_corrado_91]

lmao.

PW, though I should talk.:wink:

[father time]

Hello everyone. I just joined up to seek some help for my 03 GTI. Been lurking for a while now. Its a great place.

[cip12cip12]

Hello everybody. I'm Ciprian from Bucharest, Romania. My car: Golf V 1.6:happyanim:

[Skier]

Hi Everyone, Have just got my New golf 6 and have noticed that the controls for operating my mobile phone are on the left side of the steering wheel my question is, how do I connect a bluetooth adapter to get it operating. I have seen you can purchase this adapter on ebay for 100 euro any help welcome. Thanks

[richddmkv]

Hello All,
I recently got my own 2009 BMM 4dr DSG GTi. Although I plan on using this car as my daily driver, its very very tempting to add some stuff to it. I will try to contain myself but I have a funny feeling i won't be able to. My project car is a 2001 Lexus IS300 which is my baby. I will be posting pic's soon of both of them and specs etc...

Thanks all and I look forward to becoming a member of this large community just as I am with My IS300 Community.

RICH

[gtixxx]

hi:23:

[excite12]

hey there! im AJ from Penang,Malaysia.. and currently i own an malaysian car GEN.2 and my new ride! VW golf GTi ABT is comin soon within this 2weeks.. already made order from Kuala Lumpur and just need to go for the Customs clearance and all be perfect by this 2weeks.. hopefully if all goes fine! ;-) so anything ill keep updating and post some question regarding my car in the forum!! tq u guys!! GOLF4life

[GolfVX]

I am a new member and want to introduce myself.

My Name is Gyl & have a VW Gold V from 2007 since last week.

Greetings to everyone. You will often see my messages from now on.

More details & pictures will follow shortly.

:happyanim:

Gyl

[jeroenhmg]

Hello, my name's Jeroen (Sydney, Australia) and I'm the proud owner of a new MY09 United Grey Golf GTI with DSG and leather. Bought it on wednesday morning and drove it from the dealer on friday morning. A couple of Mk6 Golfs were coming off the truck as I walked in, got a nice deal. :-)

History:
94? Red Holden Barina 4cyl 1.2l manual (vowed I would never drive such a slow car again)
97 Blue Honda Integra VTiR
2000 some lease Peugeot 306s (GTi6s and Styles)
2001 Blue Peugeot 206 GTi
2009 United Grey VW Golf GTI

Never thought I would buy a Golf, thought I would stick with Pugs 'forever'.

Almost bought a Mazda 3 MPS (tuesday) after a test drive (soooo powerful! but a bit of a brute), just to make sure I took another test drive in a Golf GTI on the very next day and bought it straight after the drive!

http://www.happymakinggames.com/side-driver-front-too-cropped-wrong-lens.jpg

Only 170Kms so far, but they were fun kilometers! It's so easy to slide :-)

[LolaBunny08]

Hi guys!

Names Grace been on the site a few times and finally decided to join.

I'm also on Di, slfmkv and ROC so some of you may recognize me from there.. anyways, I'll put pics up of my car once i get my wheels hid's and badgeless grill installed because right now all thats been done is a drop lol.

See you guys around!

[joemas77]

Hi,
Joe from Totowa, NJ here. Looks like a great site.

[Callsign_Jester]

Welcome to all you new guys and gals.

Enjoy your stay :thumbsup:

[Grey Hare]

Hello everybody.

Just bought a new GTI 2009 United Grey, manual transmission. Taking delivery Tuesday.

Can't wait.

I was going to buy a Rabbit with the sport package but when I tried the GTI, I was hooked.

Anyway, I have owned 10 VW products before, mixture of Jetta, Rabbit and Golfs. Each time it was a delight to drive these cars.

Cheers,

Grey Hare

[max4motion]

Unless you guys write from Italy - Savona, I present my mkv 2.0 TDI 4Motion

[vdub_pawer]

Hi everyone,

Just purchased a new black 09 6spd GTI, with only 18 miles on it since two weeks ago. Now I have about 330 miles, I start to drive a little harder in 3rd gear to pump the rpm to 4,000, it's fun little car! Then the dealer told me not to drive hard until the engine reaches to 1,000 miles (break-in period).

[BOz]

welcome welcome

[VenomGTI]

Hey guys

I own a black Golf V GTI with Bilstein B8 shock-absorbers, Eibach sportline springs, Ragazzon free exhaust, BMC air filter (waiting for the Neuspeed), adj. blow-off by Forge, and of course the ECU pimped ;)

Nice to be here! Cheers from Italy
Venom

[Beef Curtains]

Hello ladies and gents! I own an 07 GTI with the 17" alloys. Its black and beautiful. So far I've gotten 2 speeding tickets, one just shy of felony. I'll get some pictures up soon, but for now I'm just happy to be here. Cheers!

[flanders]

Hi Neal here from Ireland...
Driving a 3door 07 VW Golf GT TSI 170BHP united grey with GTI side skirts
colour coded rear bumper,forge cold air intake,18" BBS CK's in anthracite finish
Rieger front brows and a German style plate.
Next on the list is the H&R cup dampener kit and a set or R-line front fog surrounds.
Will throw some pics up soon.

[danielmeigs]

hey from nashville, tn
own a 07 silver 2d 6spd gti. reading up on a lots of possible mods on this forum, really great information. so far i've installed a kenwood dnx5120, and a thule roof rack.
plans are neuspeed red intake, color matching lowers, painting hood stripe to match grill, 19" wheels - haven't decided on, and APR stage 1. tuning on a budget.

[91GTIHero]

Hey everyone, my name is Matt Gilbert and i'm a rookie when it comes to VW, Just got my friend VW last week a 91 GTI 8V, doesn't start at the moment (does with jumper cables) kinda looking for some help with that in the Engine Thread. I look forward to hearing and read other peoples stories on here :happyanim:

[ChinFTW]

Hello to everyone.I just purchased a 2007 GTI...Loving the car.Need advice on upgrades that are a must have!!

[GTsport]

Hi everyone

My name is Tin and I live in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo.

My ride is MKV GTsport 2,0 tdi '08 (photos soon)

:wink:

[SCHATZEIN]

Great site--Glad to be a member. Came out of a "modified" 2000 Volvo S40. Purchased a 2008 R32, blue, #4016, certified used from VW dealer in Naples, FL as researched on AutoTrader. Took delivery on 2/24/2009 after flying into Ft. Myers from Canton,OH.

Drove the 1600 miles back into Ohio, and had the time to visit three of my sons of six enroute. Vehicle was used by VW as corporate car, and had only 6626 miles on it. Certification starts from 7/08. Wanted AWD and stability control, which the S40 was lacking, for the "safety margin" of my driving age--77.

Looking forward to some informative posts from you'all!

[g60_corrado_91]

^ Very nice and welcome. Proves that there is a wide age range that drive MkV's. From 16 all the way to retirement. I want to be driving a cool car when I'm your age.:w00t:

[vallejera]

Hello all,
I´m from Spain. My car is a Seat Leon 2.

although it´s my first post, I´ve read a lot in this forum.

Regards.

[mikey]

Hey guys,
The name is Mikey I have 3 dubs currently. An 87 16v GTI, 2001 Jetta Wolfsburg Edtion, and now a Candy White 4DR GTI. Had the car two weeks now and already have it chipped with APR.

[trdubster]

just an introduction post:

I've been building dubs since I got my liscense:
1st car: black mk3 2.0 with all the fixins
2nd car: euro green mk3 vr6 jetta...great car
and now...an 08 gti. Ive had it for a year and now I'm done with college and have the mod itch.

I've been on this site a bunch but never signed up, its a great site, thanks for taking the time to create it.

[getch74]

What up!

I picked up my 2006 GTI last night from the dealership. It's a Reflex Silver, DSG, and Package 2 with about miles 27000. I took it for the first real drive this morning to work. I just traded in a stage I 2000 S4 with ton of miles. The GTI felt great and has plenty of power. It was nice having a high performance sedan but it was killing me on maintenance. I looking forward to keeping this car for a long time.

Also great site! I used this webpage to do all my research for buying my GTI.

[jamescook1989]

Whats up, I'm a soldier, returning from Iraq in a few days, getting an 08 GTI as soon as I get back. Looking forward to it, and many posts on the forum, thanks!

[g60_corrado_91]

What up!

I picked up my 2006 GTI last night from the dealership. It's a Reflex Silver, DSG, and Package 2 with about miles 27000. I took it for the first real drive this morning to work. I just traded in a stage I 2000 S4 with ton of miles. The GTI felt great and has plenty of power. It was nice having a high performance sedan but it was killing me on maintenance. I looking forward to keeping this car for a long time.

Also great site! I used this webpage to do all my research for buying my GTI.

Yeah B5 S4's are so wicked, but to maintain them is as well.

[HyperFC]

Hey everyone, new VW owner here in Nashville, TN. I'm switching from a predominantly Chrysler background.
Just got an 08 GTI, Grey, with about 2,600 mi on it. Already have it up to 4,000 in just under a month (can only drive when I'm not traveling for work!). Looking forward to figuring out how to stick a Mac Mini in the car and pairing it with a touch screen LCD while keeping it separate from the stereo. Also this summer I'd love to meet up with other VW owners in the area and talk cars.
Enjoy driving!
:headbang:

[BOz]

this forum rocks my socks!!

[2008BlueR32]

Well,
I have a few VW's and one nissan right now.
1. 1980 Rabbit Convertible w/ 1987 Scirocco 16V engine, HOR springs, KYB shocks, Eurotech and Neuspeed over and under stressbars and swaybars, short shifter, Techtonics exhaust, K&N airfilter.

2. 1992 Cabriolet Carat. Stock except for Neuspeed springs, Bilstein shocks, K&N airfilter short shifter and Techtonics cat back exhaust.

3. 2008 R32. I haven't done anything to it other than a K&N airfilter.

4. 1975 Datsun 280Z. It's not bad in a straight line.

All I can say is keep driving your VWs hard, they like it like that.

[me and the bunny]

Hi everybody i love my 2008 rabbit this site is wery cool too.

[AlainGTI]

I am Mohammed from UAE,

I am glad to be part of this great site,, I wish good luck for all.

[OLIGTI5]

Hello everybody,
just want to say I'm new here and I love the MKV forum for a few months.
I have my GTI from May 2006, and it's one of my best cars ever.

Greets from Belgium:wink:

[Dubkultur eZine]

Hello to the forum, just signed up again. I started up a free online magazine with a few of my buddies and would like you guys to check it out. :tup:

[Ricardo]

Hi,

Just to introduce myself, I am old enough to remember the first golf and was always rather jealous of a mate of mine that had one of the original GTi's. However, I finally saw the light having taken a test drive of a R32 with DSG, which was shear pleasure to drive compared with the BMW M3 which was my ride at that time. For those interested, the M3 engine is a delight but the SMG gearbox a total nightmare and unreliable to boot, enough said.

Have had the R32 for 20 months and love it although the power is down on expectations but the DSG and AWD go along way to make up for this. I have had a remap from DMS which ups the power to 200Kw and the Haldex controller upgrade which activates the AWD sooner than standard. Still would like more power but cannot justify the cost of solutions from HPA or Rotrex as import taxes to Australia and the poor exchange rate of our dollar are a killer.

Enjoying the forums and keep up the good work,

Ricardo, Gold Coast Australia.

[i_love_vag]

hello everyone!
im steve-o from british columbia,

[nydubber]

Been on Vortex for 10+ years. Figured I'd try something knew. (was also on whoretex for anyone else that was on there during 2004-2006ish when it was up)

Our worst snow fall for the year 2008....in December

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f4/NYdubber/Picture031.jpg


Trumped immediately in March '09...

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f4/NYdubber/100_4589.jpg


My others...
still have
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f4/NYdubber/100_2491.jpg
sold
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f4/NYdubber/100_2490.jpg
wrecked :(
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f4/NYdubber/5c9119a3.jpg

Also had a flash red '00 4-door 1.8t that I sold when I joined the military. I loved that one...it was the perfectly optioned car. Hated getting rid of it.

[RichardJ]

:happyanim:Hi All



Speed Camera on VW Sat nav

I have found a way to put speed camera onto your touch screen RNS 510, you will need the original VW sat nav disk, Nero, Blank DVD-RW or DVD and a PC. Drop me an email and I will send you the files you will need to create your own DVD.

:w00t:

[g60_corrado_91]

Welcome guys. nydubber, those look like summer tires on the MkV? :yikes:

[nydubber]

we NEVER get snow here.....no one is ever prepared for when it does hit. Which is maybe once a year, and its usually just a dusting at that (hence the first picture).

I'm from NY though, so I at least know how to handle driving in it. It was 8am and I was the only car on the road for 2 hours....plenty of fun in parking lots on my drive to work :)

[g60_corrado_91]

Oh I see. Where are you located?

[nydubber]

I'm in south west VA now - laaaammmmmesville but it'll have to do for now!

[nicolasl46]

Hello, my name is Nick, i joined the forum not to long ago. I just leased a new '09 VW GTI Mkv Unite Grey (stick) on march 2nd. I live in woodhaven, New York. I'm learning how to drive a stick, and loving it in the proccess!!!

[jamie8954]

Hello everyone
im jamie 17 from doncaster in UK

currently drive a peugeot 306 d turbo for 1st car

passed my test not too long ago (november 08)

will be getting a new car august time hopefully

looking for a golf MK 5TDi :)

[Thomasf]

hihi:

I am new in this forum, I own a MK5 GTi and a audi RS4 B5 now, for me RS4 B5 just for collection. handle not as good as GTi, Of cause more power from the RS4. by the way, I am working in a car performance part manufactory in Asia Hong Kong. this factory supply to OEM Gready, Apexi, AWE racing, autobahn88, Zage...etc. I am working urder autobahn88 product development group. Because that reason, I buy a MKV GTI for develop the new parts. I am happy to share all about it in this forum. happy to meet you guy in the future.

regards
Thomas Fung

[pscalfa1]

HI! I have been a lurker for a couple of years and have started to post. I am on my second GTI. First was an 07 and now I have an 09. I also have an 89 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde. I am looking forward to modding my GTI. Any suggestions are welcome!

Cheers!

[g60_corrado_91]

hihi:

I am new in this forum, I own a MK5 GTi and a audi RS4 B5 now, for me RS4 B5 just for collection. handle not as good as GTi, Of cause more power from the RS4. by the way, I am working in a car performance part manufactory in Asia Hong Kong. this factory supply to OEM Gready, Apexi, AWE racing, autobahn88, Zage...etc. I am working urder autobahn88 product development group. Because that reason, I buy a MKV GTI for develop the new parts. I am happy to share all about it in this forum. happy to meet you guy in the future.

regards
Thomas Fung

Holy shit pics of the RS4? B5 RS4 is such a wicked car. I will own a B5 S4 made to look like an RS4 since we didn't get those in the states. Is it a sedan or wagon?

[Teep]

Hi,

Taking delivery of an 06 GTI (certified pre-owned w/32K on the odo) tomorrow morning. This will be my 2nd 2.0l turbo car. My other is a 02 wrx wagon, cobb stage 2, alas it's off the road with zero compression in #4 cyl and low compression on the others. My hope is to source parts for the rex over the summer and have it back on the road by winter so I can take my new FWD baby off the road. :happyanim:

I feel I sort of lucked out with the 06 in the fastest color! :biggrin: It's white.
Was at the VW dealer to test drive the TDI Jetta :iono: and saw the MkV and drove that :thumbup: and got back and said "let's talk numbers".

First mod are these color matched side markers right here, followed by an apr flash (on sale w00t!) from there who knows... like the rex I'll say I'm not planning to do much but... as was the case on that (dp, up, sti can, sti pinks, kb drop links, sedan sway bar, slotted rotors, etc) once bitten :headbang: ah, speaking of head banging, I gotta sort out how I'm going to pipe the music from my iPhone into the stereo... ack!

All from here for now... thanks for your site/forum I've been diving in and find it's a bit nicer laid out then the vortex which I'll continue to read but prob won't sub.

Easy!
-tp

[zhemel]

Wondering if a Jetta owner can join the Golf possie?? :)

[DuB Mk5]

Wanted to say a quick hi to all. Just bought my GTI a few days ago and couldnt be happier! First ever VW owner and so far so good! Look forward to learning a lot and getting to know you guys!

-Matt

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/6738/img00069o.jpg

[Ser2.0TFSI]

Hello everyone
Thanks for the site

[ghood]

One of the lads on E38 gave me a link for the diy section v.helpful cheers for the site !

[Tazman5307]

:wink: Hello!

My name is Tony and I am from Michigan and soon to be a GTI owner. As a new VW owner and I also new to getting this brand of car and getting a foreign car.

I see a lot of postings here and much of them I clearly don't understand - the techincal words, etc - please forgive me.

Is there somewhere here where I can browse to understand the short word definitions?

Many Thanks!

PS: Are most of you generally happy with your GTIs?

Tony

[07GeeTeeEye]

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/6738/img00069o.jpg
WOW!!:thumbup::drool:

[Red Rocket]

Hi all,
Just got my first ever VW a couple of weeks back, loving the ride.
Site looks cool and more importantly useful.

Kevin.

[i0am0vdub]

hey everyone
found this site kinda by accident but its pretty sweet
gotta love dubs
i got a mk4 2000 golf gls and a mk3 1999 jetta wolfs
used to have a 1989 gli and a 1989 gti vr6 swap but theyre gone now
i seriously want a mk5 gti, and i will have one if i can get financing
or if someone wants to give me one :D

[theisgroup]

hey guys,

just picked up a new gti from the dealer last week. Had an e46m3 and wanted something close but more cost effective for the track. I think this is going to be a fun little car.

Already added the skoda bluetooth mod and a homelink\auto dim rear view mirror and vag-com. and the thing still has paper plate. The DIYs are great and have already helps me alot. can't wait to do some more to make it my own.

Oh yeah, White 4door with DSG and Nav in Dallas, Tx.

[g60_corrado_91]

^ Wow that's quite the switch. GTI's are nice, but E46 M3's are nice too. But I understand the cost effective part lol.

[lekalams]

Hi every one

[VXI_GTI]

Hey..loving this site some good info on it!!

i drive a mkV GTI blue Golf,

Just recently got it and love it !!:wub:

[James G]

Hi everyone, looks like a great forum you guys have here, lot's of friendly people :thumbsup:

I look forward to browsing your pages, and not being abused if i ask a 'stupid' question for once :biggrin:

[theisgroup]

^ Wow that's quite the switch. GTI's are nice, but E46 M3's are nice too. But I understand the cost effective part lol.

yeah, the e46m3 was going out of warranty. the thing only had 27,000miles on it but I would say a good 15,000 was track miles and to and from the track. so time to give it up. and it was just too expensive to run. at $2700/set of tires and usually went through 2 sets a year, it did not leave much room of upgrades and such.

[Squarehead]

Hey everyone another Canadian here,

I have been lurking here for a while, and I think this place is great. :thumbsup:

My wife and I decided to get rid of our 2000 A6 2.7T last month after one of the turbo's failed :mad: , resulting in a $9,500 repair (almost what the car is worth). We liked the car, but it was costing us at least $1,500 a year in repairs (we bought it used without warranty). The dealer we went with gave us $3,000 for the car and gave us a pretty good deal on our new ride. We went with the 2009 GTI 5 door in CW with the DSG, leather and 18's. I am so excited to get the car after work, we have been waiting for over three weeks for the car to arrive from Halifax. Tint and 3M are already on, and only mods I am thinking about right now are getting rid of those orange side markers, and maybe coils.

Thanks,

Greg

[kevindoyle]

Hey from Columbus, OH. Just purchased an 09 2 door GTI with the Thunderbunny Kit. Second VW I have owned, the first was an 03 Golf.

Will post some pics when I get it all sorted out.

[chrystie]

Hi my name is Chrystie, I'm 23, and I live in south jersey.

I have an 08 GLI that I bought in May of last year. I've trolled for some while and figure I might as well join and participate.

Soo.. hi !

[sfarrelly90]

hi everyone! im shane! i signed up for this because i am looking for a front splitter for my car, does anyone have any ideas of nice ones??

[Yellowhat]

I'm probably a bit older than most posters here, but I've always been fascinated by cars. I have owned almost everything from a Mini Traveller, to a Mk 9 Jag. The Golf Plust 2.0 TDi was bought because my Mother-in-law came to live with us (how lucky am I) and we needed something big enough for her to get in and out of. The performance, for a diesel, is terrific and of course the economy helps.

[R32 Danny]

Just picked up my R32 during the weekend and decided to finally join the site.

So heyy =]

[mc55]

Hey

Current:
2008 R32 - Bilstein PSS-10 (Slammed)
1994 VR6 Golf Touring 1 Car - *Sold being picked up in a week!*
2004 S430 4Matic AMG Pkg - *For Sale*
2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually - 33" Baja's, Banks 4" Turbo Back, Bully Dog Crazy Larry, Banks Ram Air intake
1985 Porsche 930 RSR - RSR Widebody, F19x10 R19x13 Kinesis K29's, built 3.5L TT GT3082R's, Tec - 1 (I know), dual plug, 12 injectors, 2 walbro 255lph pumps, etc.

hopefully I'll have two gone by the end of the week and free up some garage space for my new R, which I might add, is a blast.

[LOW]

Hey, whatsup.
I was on this site awhile ago, but had to get rid of my GTI for some odd "reasons". but anyways, im finally making my way back to the VW world!

[mal1981]

Hey everyone! Just signed up! Looking to buy my first GTI in the near future. Trying to get some info first. Looking forward to learning from you all. Thanks!

[smasher]

hello

[Bliyun]

hey everyone

just recently signed up lookin for a place to belong after owning my first GTI

got an 07 MKV GTi Black on black, buyin it off my sister so i dunno what packages she has on it

:) enjoy

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu159/BliYun/IMG_0608.jpg

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu159/BliYun/IMG_0609.jpg

[BarbieNKen]

Hey my names ashley I just found this site and not sure how to use it
I drive a 08 Rabbit and had a couple questions but not to sure how to post.

[Callsign_Jester]

Hey my names ashley I just found this site and not sure how to use it
I drive a 08 Rabbit and had a couple questions but not to sure how to post.

you just did.

[gtitnr]

Whats up everyone. My names Greg and l live in Crestview Florida. I just bought a 2009 GTI a couple days ago. This is my first experence with VW. I've been an avid DSM guy but wanted something different. All i want to do to her so far is an exhaust, boost and oil pressure gauge. I have no idea whats best or where to find anything, so any and all info would be great.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=6407316&l=e3e04c909d&id=760005064

[Crimson]

Hi Guys,
great site - highly recommended by the vwvortex team. Im a MKIV GTI owner currently looking for a MKV GT TDI. Keep on 'Dubbin!!! :biggrin:

[ManMachine]

Hello. Newbie here. Currently not in the market for a new car, owning a Honda and a Bimmer, but if I were to buy one today, a 4dr GTI is high on my list for the sport, practicality, and price.

[Bleifuss]

Hi! Been reading the forum for a couple of weeks as a guest. Got a black 4dr GTI yesterday with DSG - switched from an '05 Acura TL. This forum was definitely a contributing factor to getting the GTI. Gotta get my tints this week and we'll see about the rest... chipping sounds interesting...

[smasher]

Hello everyone.

I just bought my 2009 GTI and it's getting done by next week hopefully. I'm getting everything done by Neuspeed. If you guys have any suggestion please let me know on any other products. Oh here is what i'm getting for the 2009 GTI 2DR. Exhaust downpipe, swaybar for the front and the rear,sport springs lower about 1.5, intake P-Flo Air Intake Kit and short shift kit all from neuspeed. My last would be the chip after all said on done.

[tenson]

:thumbsup:well hi guys , just joined up so here to see what you all got to say about a few things. my car is a gt170 3 door mk5. re-maped to 225bhp and 340 lbft torque , lowered , 18" bbs ch wheels , panel filter , and a few more bits. interested in the mk5 , obviously because i bought one. so look forward to reading some of your posts. tenson:thumbsup:

[westcoaster05]

Hey guys! Just bought my Fahrenheit about a month ago. It's sexy. I'm stoked that I found it! A definite upgrade from my previous drivers (a '85 Jetta and an '83 Rabbit) :w00t:

[Marat]

Привет! Это мой Golf V GTI DSG :)

[Marat]

Я и мой GTI.

[Bliyun]

:thumbsup:well hi guys , just joined up so here to see what you all got to say about a few things. my car is a gt170 3 door mk5. re-maped to 225bhp and 340 lbft torque , lowered , 18" bbs ch wheels , panel filter , and a few more bits. interested in the mk5 , obviously because i bought one. so look forward to reading some of your posts. tenson:thumbsup:

sounds like a sick ride, POST SOME PICS BRO!

[alfonsogti573]

Hey guys! Just bought my Fahrenheit about a month ago. It's sexy. I'm stoked that I found it! A definite upgrade from my previous drivers (a '85 Jetta and an '83 Rabbit) :w00t:

Welcome! I'm glade to see more Fahrenheit drivers on this forum. Enjoy your car :w00t:

[R.S]

Hi,

Greetings from Sweden. Owns a 2005 model, tuned and tweaked (more to come..)
This is my first post in this forum. Have been hanging in many forums the last 2 years but have not been registered everywhere. I find this forum to be one of the best due to the content and great enthusiasm.

[Sam01]

Hi Everyone, my name is Sam from Holland.

I found out about this great forum and almost 2 week now i am daily reading and looking things, I have an Golf IV that have restyld to R32 and have allso an Golf V wich i am planing to do restyling aswel...that why iam here....

[ferasGTI]

My name is Feras, I was never been a VW lover until last year >>> just a few days driving my fastest GTI 2006 2.0T I become a mad mad MKV lover !!

and GTI rocks the hill out !!!

[Icy6]

Hey everyone

Been reading this great forum for a long time, just descided to make an account now

Cheers

[S76]

Hey Everyone, I just bought an 09 5DR White VW Rabbit with the sports package here in Canada. I am very new to the VW world been driving and racing Honda's for 13+ years but was time for a change. I'll take some pic's soon as it stops raining here.
Cheers,

[REDGTI08]

New here....Cool site just picked up 08 5dr GTI......I LOVE IT!!!!

[tenson]

sounds like a sick ride, POST SOME PICS BRO! well i will , ill get some done this weekend and see what ya all think .

[V_Dubb3r]

Hi there! Greetings from Europe!

My name is Jean and i own a '06 MKV GTI ...

A few details of my GTI ...
_______________________________
- Rieger Bodykit (MKV GTI)
- 18" Audi Speedline rims
- Chip-Tuning (230hp@300nm)
- 30mm H&R Springs
- GTI Sticker :headbang:
________________________________

[THE_SilverBullet]

Just registered here. My neighbor told me about the site. He drives a '07 GTI. I currently drive a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT (sportronic, modded), but after almost 10 years of owning that, I want a change. I am seriously considering the '09 GTI. Am going to local dealership tomorrow to look at them and maybe test drive one. Ive done a fair amount of research so far on them but want to see them in person. My neighbor tells me he loves his and has no complaints whatsoever yet. I think he told me he is a Stage 3 on his.

My Eclipse is modded mostly with show type stuff-was in local car shows a few years back. No real performance mods. If I get a GTI or my next car whatever it will be, I do not intend on modding it much, at least not nearly as much as my Eclipse over the years. I say that now but Im sure that probably will change. If I get a GTI, I will be on here more and will be looking through posts for help, advice, etc (and yes, I know about the SEARCH). Ive been on a national Eclipse website for years, so am very familiar with the rules :)

Just wanted to introduce my self and hopefully will be an official member of the GTI family as well in the near future. If anyone wishes to msg me online or chat, or anything, hit me up. I have aim, yahoo messenger and msn/windows live messenger. I have pics of my Eclipse on my myspace page too.

Rod
Greenbelt, Maryland

[!!DV!!]

Hi everyone...

New to VW owned a couple of other brands, before getting my TDI Golf earlier this week.

Well, it is a MK V 2.O TDI 4Motion, GT Sport Spec.

[gorelord 2.0T]

Sup to all VW tuners out there greetings from Chicago .

My name is Kevin and im the proud owner of my MK5
here's some of the mods I have done I'll post pics later for all to enjoy .
_____________________________________________
GIAC- chip
H&R- springs
Neuspeed- p-flow
GHL- turboback
FORGE -diverter valve
BREMMER KRAFT- 19" wheels

[joejones]

This looks like a good VW Golf/Rabbit site that I have been looking for....

Always have been a Rabbit fan...my dad is the original owner of a 1980 Caddy that is completely original other than the snowflake GTI wheels. It's a hot red and looks perfect....everyone wants to buy it from him

I've been the proud owner of a couple rabbits....a 1980 diesel that after 370,000 odd miles it blew.......body was in bad shape so it went to junkyard. I owned a 1981 that I put a 16V GTI motor in............it was a blast to drive...Had some fuel delivery issues, I got feed up and sold it for almost triple what I had in it. I really miss that rabbit.....I now have a 98 Cabrio that is really alot of fun to drive.....I am planning on getting my wife a 4 door Golf next year, then I am back looking for a project 80's Rabbit...

Sure glad to find this forum and looking forward to participating..

Joe Jones
Claremont, NC :laughabove:

[Runkus]

Fahrenheit #99/1200

J-ville, FL.

Purchased 05/27/2007

12 mi.

Straight off the showroom floor.

Upgrades :

19x8 Konig Lace Wheels
225/35ZR19 Yokohama S Drives
K&N Air and Oil filters
Carbon Fiber tag frame

Pics to come shortly!

Other Ride:
2006 Toyota 4Runner X-SP Package

Previous Rides:
2002 BMW 325Ci Sport Package
1997 VW Jetta GL

:thumbup:

[porsche]

hi everyone cool site ima be here for quite a bit as a member
07 gti
80 sc porsche

[mitchyb]

Hi all... New dubber here. Should be picking up my first ever volkswagen soon. Candy White, 5 door GTI. Fully optioned. Going down to the dealership today to place my order...

[nuSchule]

I'm a proud Honda convert graduating college in May. Sold my last project to pay for school and buy my DD 97 SL2. Start a new job in June... so I'm expecting a new MkV in... well, June.

Beautiful car, great community.

[forcabarca]

whats up

[tg900]

Got an audi here...and mk5's have the same 5x112 bolt pattern so i'll be looking for some wheels on here

[J5BWS]

Hi

I'm Jamie from England I'm a long time VW fan and my first car was a Corrado 16v, just picked up my GTI Mk V last month which is a Steel Grey 3 dr pictured below:

http://www.me.com/ro/jamie_emmawhitfield/Galleries/100296/P1010381.jpg?derivative=medium&source=web.jpg&type=medium&protocol=roap&item=galleries&asset=media&ver=12393900150001

I love this car! The Audi parked next to it is my 911 deposit! ;)

[errdayimhustln]

HI IM ERRDAYIMHUSTLN AND IM A PIMP

XBOX GAMERTAG = ERRDAYIMHUSTLN (# 1 SFIV player here)

[humanomaly]

I've had my white #1675 since about Sept, 2007. I've always loved German cars, and have had an 82 Scirocco, 87 Jetta Gli, 95 Golfsport (had a GT badge on it, probably meant for a diffferent country), and a 01.5 Passat GLX 4-Motion (mainly out of motion)....in addition to a 91 BMW 535, 98 MBZ C (Sport Package), and the 2 currently besides my R, a 03 MBZ C240 4-Matic (AWD), and an 06 Porsche Boxster S (GT Silver/Cocoa Brown)....the only German car I havn't had I guesss is an Audi, so maybe down the road......

[haretoday]

Greetings. Just purchased a new '09 Easter bunny 4 door yesterday on Good Friday. Wife will drive it mostly. This looks to be a nice choice for us. Glad to find this forum as I've already got questions.

[witchlord]

Hey all, looking to purchase a used golf ever since I crashed my last one a few years ago. Look forward to talking to you all!

[TDIESEL]

Hey all.

Long time looker, first time poster. Glad to find a site which doesn't make non GTI/R32 owners feel like poverty pack outcasts. Looking forward to speaking with Rabbit owners...can anyone explain why American models are not called Golfs?

http://debambam.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/kb111737.jpg

[mk5serge]

he guys ive been a vw owner for a few years now ive had my 08 gti since august and ive modded it tastefully. im a member over on the vortex and i make custom boxes for our hot hatches so check me out on vortex im mk3serge there and i hope this forum is as informative as the vortex
my baby:
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l276/mk3serge/086-1.jpg

[Bliyun]

he guys ive been a vw owner for a few years now ive had my 08 gti since august and ive modded it tastefully. im a member over on the vortex and i make custom boxes for our hot hatches so check me out on vortex im mk3serge there and i hope this forum is as informative as the vortex
my baby:
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l276/mk3serge/086-1.jpg

mmmmmmmm :)

[xbunny]

Hello, I am the hopeful-but-not-yet-owner of a Rabbit. After checking out the Fit, then the Mazda 3, realized I really wanted a VW. Have lusted after my friend's Golf for years. Now I need help dealing with the car dealers!

[glhtroy]

Hey all!

New to the forum. Havevan 08 reflex silver bunny with an eibach pro kit springs. And a set of classics off an 07 gti. Tint and a radio out of it friends r32. I live in Md jus outside of DC. See you at h2o

[coremo1983]

glad to be here!

[DejaVu]

Hello

I have an 08 GTI, just moved to columbia, md and have been viewing this forum since I got the car June 08. I haven't modded the car, probably never will but if I do i'll go stage 1 flash only. I don't know if i'm keeping the car at the end of the lease but it's a great car. I see quite a few GTI's all around columbia, and most are modded and look great.

[Diolate]

Hey guys ill be purchasing my first GTI in about 13 hours. Ive watced my older cousins mod gti's as i grew up. Thought id find a good forum for info and this site always came up when I needed an answer. Cant wait its an 08 gti 2.0t! live in NY 24 yrs old.. wish me luck!

[errdayimhustln]

NOT GOING to wait for the MK6?

[mos561]

Getting my '09 GTI MT this weekend. EXCITED AS HELL.

[Diolate]

NOT GOING to wait for the MK6?
nah im not getting new, cant afford. I found a great deal 2008 8900 miles for 17995. Id link it but im to afraid someone will gank my deal lol. only been in one fender bender on the front bumper. guy cant pay his payments i got lucky.

[Carter N]

Hi, I'm Carter.

I am from NoVa, I just bought my first GTI, '09 3 door, White.

[SixDarkHallways]

Yo! Jimmie from El Paso, Texas. Love the site!

[tautvydasv]

Hi everyone. I am new here. My current car is Golf GTI Pirelli Edition MK5.

[Rs'srplayed]

Heard lots about this site, but never really got on it.

figured Id sign up and meet a few of you I don't know already.

My name is Melissa! (JTIgirl422 on vortex)

I have an 08 Rabbit Sage Green

Current Mods:
Air ride
Full custom leather interior
Fully shaved engine bay
BBS Rs's colormatched to the interior
Rear emblem shaved
hood notch filled
Bumper filled and markers gone
so much more i forget.....

I don't have any pictures of how it will sit this year but here are a few from last year

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/3218599753_45779ec093.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3352/3183217070_6940980aac.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3423/3177150430_0ab3fe7857.jpg?v=0

[Nullvalue]

Hey All,
Just got my first 09 Black GTI. Looking forward to checking out APR Stage 1.

[sloMk5]

Heard lots about this site, but never really got on it.

figured Id sign up and meet a few of you I don't know already.

My name is Melissa! (JTIgirl422 on vortex)

I have an 08 Rabbit Sage Green

Current Mods:
Air ride
Full custom leather interior
Fully shaved engine bay
BBS Rs's colormatched to the interior
Rear emblem shaved
hood notch filled
Bumper filled and markers gone
so much more i forget.....

I don't have any pictures of how it will sit this year but here are a few from last year

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/3218599753_45779ec093.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3352/3183217070_6940980aac.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3423/3177150430_0ab3fe7857.jpg?v=0

so sick :drool: I've seen your car before, I think it made it over here before you did :bellyroll: Welcome to the forum.

[sloMk5]

LOL I didn't even notice your name at first

[errdayimhustln]

LET ME SEE SOME PICS MELISSA YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN

[_GTI]

thnks for this beautifull site

[Andrew Alcira]

:w00t:
Hi everyone and welcome. I created this site because I've been a Golf enthusiast for the past few years and am finally going to buy my first Golf very soon. Since I didn't see any sites out there just for the MKV I thought I'd create one. Vwvortex is great but hopefully Golf V owners out there will also like to have a place to call their own :thumbsup:

I've been collecting pics, videos and any other media I could get my hands out for a few months now so hopefully there's stuff here that not everyone has seen yet. Looking forward to sharing info with others and learning from other members too.

Post away everyone and I hope you make this your own Golf home :)

[Andrew Alcira]

Hi Guys,

I'm from San Diego CA. I just got my '09 mkV 3 months ago. I'm planning to buy a 'body kit' for my car. Can you kindly advise where can I get a good deal. Thank you in advance. Regards.

[TRY]

Hi everyone. im new here. This is indeed a very lovely site. i have a golf v gti dsg. :w00t:

[Andygolfgtsport]

Hi all,

This is a great forum, just got my MKV GT sport DSG.

Really pleased with it after 6 years of BMW :)

A......

[rei]

I'm Ash. I was about to go buy a Rabbit but my dad offered me a deal; I lose 115 lbs, he buys me a GTI or a Mazdaspeed3 - i like the look of the GTI better so I'll have that... eventually.

So yea, just gonna hang out till i get mine (20 pounds down already) . Love the cars.

[errdayimhustln]

ASH KETCHUM?!!?!?

[rei]

I'm not from pallet town, and I dont work at S Mart. ; ]

[Carter N]

So yea, just gonna hang out till i get mine (20 pounds down already) . Love the cars.

Cigarettes and starvation... the key to weight loss. :thumbsup:

[Mc...]

:bow:
Thanks for all you do.
If only my mechanic knew?

[RED4DRGTI]

Hey,

Very cool site, thanks for creating it!
I'm a huge enthusiast of the GTI. I currently drive a red Mercedes C230 sportscoupe, and don't think of getting rid of it, but I bought a 5 door Tornado Red Manual GTI, which turned out to have had hail damage, so I had to cancel the purchase. I asked for another one but seems like they are having a hard time to find the specific model and options for the same price. Might go into legal issues, aghh...

Anyway, can't wait to have my GTI and enjoy. In the meantime it's good to have this forum. Thanks again!

[sbvwfanatic]

Hey there everyone. Just picked up an 09 CW Rabbit after turning in my 06 GLI. Looking forward to a drop & installing the 19"s from the GLI. This site is a great place for inspiration on what to do next...(And source of frustration that I can't do it all at once...

[voltzwgn]

:smile: Hi Everyone! I'm Kathy from Houston TX. and this is voltzwgn my '06 MKV GTI BMP.

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z8/motoko73/Picture172.jpg

[J5BWS]

:smile: Hi Everyone! I'm Kathy from Houston TX. and this is voltzwgn my '06 MKV GTI BMP.

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z8/motoko73/Picture172.jpg

Hi & welcome!

Those wheels are nice, what are they?!

[errdayimhustln]

:smile: Hi Everyone! I'm Kathy from Houston TX. and this is voltzwgn my '06 MKV GTI BMP.

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z8/motoko73/Picture172.jpg

DAMN GRIL LET ME SEE SOME MOAR

[meanweasel]

So this is what it's like on the dark side:smile:...I have been a honda guy since 1999, but on Thursday I bought a 2009 United Grey Metallic GTI 5 door. What a great car, I love it! In fact I like it so much I really don't want to do any mods (yet). I may do a nice tint, and maybe if I can get a nice bonus this summer I'd like to do the stage 1 ECU reflash for some MOAR POWERR!!!

[Tpass]

So this is what it's like on the dark side:smile:...I have been a honda guy since 1999, but on Thursday I bought a 2009 United Grey Metallic GTI 5 door. What a great car, I love it! In fact I like it so much I really don't want to do any mods (yet). I may do a nice tint, and maybe if I can get a nice bonus this summer I'd like to do the stage 1 ECU reflash for some MOAR POWERR!!!


Good luck with that no mod stance....... welcome to the dark side!

[madmaxnz]

Hi Golf lovers, I’m madmaxnz from Auckland, New Zealand We have 3 golfs in the family, 2 GTI 30 editions DSG, ipod, Bluetooth, sunroof, 19” BBS CH, with bluefin superchip upgrade to 307hp. The other golf is s GTI topless 1988 in white.

[vorsprung jerk technique]

You all seem a smashing bunch o lads! :happyanim:

[Robertstern77]

HI All,

I am Robert from Northridge, CA.

Here is my 2009 Rabbit. Just picked her up about a month ago.


http://gallery.me.com/robertstern77/100289/_DSC5678/web.jpg?ver=12400259520001

http://gallery.me.com/robertstern77/100289/_DSC5674/web.jpg?ver=12400259440001

More Pictures
http://gallery.me.com/robertstern77#100289&view=grid&bgcolor=black&sel=9

[jobi]

Hello from France, Paris. I'm very happy to share informations about VW.
Thanks for this forum.
I'm taking my first VW Touran, tomorrow.

[Izaakku]

heeey sup ppl!!!! :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

[Titus]

Hey guys,

Just a small note to say hi.

Been lurking around this forum for a little while now, and my goodness what a place. The scale is just amazing. some awesome rides and discussions here. The amount of knowledge and advice is vast, so I thought I might as well give something back and contribute for some of the ideas and knowledge I have taken.

I’m based out in little sunny south Africa and part of a similar type of thing out this side of the world. I am one of the committee memebers for the VW club of SA. something similar to this but a lot smaller. We have a club event every month with our biggest event coming up shortly called Dubrun. something similar to what I think is called your H2O??basically a bunch of dubs on a road trip to Durban to hook up with the guys down there. We have around 180 paid up members with around 300- 400 regular forum users. Nothing nearly like this place :eyebulge:

Will get some pics of my ride up once im home, stupid work has blocked every possible image hosting site in the universe. :thumbdown:

Anyways, awesome site and looking forward to sharing a passion of VW with you.

Cheers
T


Will get some pics of my ride up once im home, stupid work has blocked every possible image hosting site in the unverse. :thumbdown:

anyways, awesome site and looking forward to sharing my passion of VW with you.

Cheers
T

[bd.azerty]

Hi everybody

I'm a 33 years man, my first name is Bertrand. I live in Bordeaux, France, and I drive a Skoda Octavia.

I decided to become a member since I bought a Waywell 6050 for my car, and I saw that the most active topic on the net was here.

[n3mi]

Hey everyone!!

Iv got a Golf 1.9 TDI.. trading in soon for an R32

Cant wait!!!

[blondeinagolf888]

hey everyone,

how you doing??

loving the site, and ill def be contributing some of my own mk5 pics v soon.....

later...

angel :)

[Titus]

Here a few shots of my ride as promised

White Rush:
My fav shot so far
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k178/Titus675/18102008306.jpg

I have since coloured the VW badge:
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k178/Titus675/03112008346.jpg

Thats about it, havent got any sweet pics to share just yet. trying to organise a shoot sometime. Once that happens will stick em up.

Cheers
T

[VolkzMKV]

Hey guys and girls, I am a Jetta Reflex Silver 2008 owner :)

[jmorris]

Hey folks,

Just picked up a 2009 Tornado Red GTI 4-door with the DSG, sunroof and 18" wheels. Really luvin' it, especially how it corners like it's on rails.

I'm coming from a 04 Corolla which had to go because my wife and I needed to transport our 2-year-old to daycare in something a bit safer (i.e. airbags, stability control, etc). The car seat fits just fine in the center-back-seat, btw - though it took me a while to figure out that center seat's headest doesn't really elevate, despite the little release switch.

Also, I needed to get back into a "fun" commuter car again - before I "inherited" the wife's Corolla, I had a 3-series and Miata, both manuals.

This site seems like a good mix of enthusiasm and practicality. I'm looking forward to participating.

Thanks,
John

[nhbubba]

Finally pulled the trigger on a 2.0T powered vee-dub. Although sadly it isn't the GTI I originally had my heart set on. Instead I wound up falling for an '09 Jetta SportWagen SEL. Has the muda-hucking huge glass roof and a bunch of other toys.

Keys should be in hand by sunset on Friday.

Wanted to thank folks on this forum for the info... and entertainment. Hopefully Jetta owners are welcome as well.

[Liakos]

Hello VW (and especially Golf V) fans!

My name is Ilias (or Liakos) and i am from Greece. I am driving a Golf Gti V Edition 30 (white) and i joined this forum so as to have useful discussions about our cars with other VW owners!

[CharliesGTI'09]

Hello fellow V-dub owners...my name is charlie and im in houston, TX...bought a '09 candy white 2dr 6sp GTI...stock for right now but hopefully going to put some money into it soon, good luck to everyone and thanks for the site, love it

[santosqui]

Hello!

Im fron Spain and i have a gt tsi170, im looking in the forum because my car have a problem with the turbo and compressor in 3500rpm and my warranty of Vw has finissed a year ago.. :(

Im sure that i will learn a lot for the mkV in this forum although my English be not very flowed.

[Sal Paradise]

Hey everybody,

I just picked up a 2007 4 door GTI in Gray tonight, and could not be more excited about the car. I enjoyed every minute of the hour and a half drive home from the dealership. Glad to have these forums available. I'll post pics soon, and I look forward to participating in the conversation.

[Abo]

Hi!!

I'm from Italy..and i've got a 2005 mkV GTI..
i really like your style..

your cars are amazing!!

[13SoNotCool]

Hello from Croatia!

My name is Ranko.. after Golf IV my ride is Leon 2.0 TDI MY2007

happy to read/write with you

[lagguer]

Greetings from Altus, OK! I've been lurking for awhile, and just signed up. The good ol' USAF is sending me and my '07 TR GTI with me to the lovely state of NJ. If there's anybody in the McGuire area let me know!
http://i40.tinypic.com/2elc9ip.jpg

[m8rksimons]

Hello all,

I've just treated my self to a 2004 Black 3rd MK5 Golf GT TDI 140 ... and I love it!

I did a lot of research using this and other forums and found the online communities welcoming and very informaive. Hats off to all you guys who take the time to answer mine and other's queries and problems.

I hope that as my experience grows I'll be able to give back to some of you guys.

Cheers,

Mark

[hrosenberg33]

Hey all, new member from Ottawa, Canada.

I just leased a 2009 VW GTI, Candy White, Leather Luxury Package. Delivery is just a week away.....I can't wait!! :happyanim:

Used this site a lot for info re: the car and the new HU that I will be installing. Thanks for all the info.

Hans

[Treadmarks]

Newbi from Miami checking in.

Hope to get a new MkV GTi in the next week or so. I am looking for a tornado red 4 dr with leather if anyone knows where one is at. Not many red ones in Miami. :wink:

I am a daily motorcycle rider and alternate between my buell xb12x and my ducati hypermotard but I am looking forward to the comfort of a nice quiet air conditioned MkV, as it is starting to get pretty hot inside the helmet.:evil:

Since the wife took over my 99 F150 I have had to resort to driving the 96 svt cobra as a bad weather vehicle and although it is way fast, it's just not very comfortable in traffic.

I have been lurking here the past few weeks and have learned a lot from this forum. It came down to deciding between the GTi vs. Mazda speed 3 and after driving the GTi the Ms3 felt soo....cheap. But you guys already knew that.:headbang:

Anyways....just checking in and great site btw.

[charliegts]

wave my name is charlie, soy de Madrid (Spain) and another nothing but a greeting mkv

[voltzwgn]

Hi & welcome!

Those wheels are nice, what are they?!

Thanks, they are HPD Flash 7's 18". I'm in the market for an upgrade on the wheels. Had them on for a few yrs and saw them on a Honda Accord the other day that made me really want to change them out. LOL

[J66NY_P]

Hey, just joined, great site!

[Moha]

Hi everyone,I am Moha from algeria and I leave in france
I have Golf VI 2.0 TDI 140
It's a greeeaaaaaatt site !!!

[THE_SilverBullet]

Whats up! New owner here also, from Greenbelt, Maryland.

Bought the '09 GTI, DSG, Tornado Red, Sunroof Package, Ipod Adaptor and Mat Kit on Friday 4/24/09. Just got my windows tinted---my first mod :) Love it so far. Waiting for the "break-in" period" to end, so I can open it up and enjoy it even more :)

If anyone wants to chat or anything, feel free to msg me online or add me. Always looking to talk more with other car lovers.

aim: petrbondra
yahoo: silverbullet_club3g
msn: petrbondra@aol.com

[Altier]

Hello everybody! I bought a black GTI with DSG in December of 2008. It has a sunroof, iPod adapter (which I don't use since I don't have an iPod), and monster mats. It's still stock if you can believe it. I've been a long time looker, so today I just decided to sign up. Everyone seems to be very helpful. Welp, I just wanted to sign in and say hi.

[Britishav8tor]

I have used GOLFMKV for a lot of stuff already as a non member so I figured it was time to join up.


I have a 2007 GTI. Its stock package 2 but I'm ready to start making some changes.

Anyone from the NOVA or Mid MD area hit me up, I wouldn't mind forming a Club (if there isn't one already) Also I want to see if any one is interested in going to Bug out in Manassas (its more than just air cooled.)

[zintin]

hello to all!!!

[Apexjunkie]

Hi all!

Been a fan of VW since my first A1 GTI, but that was totaled by some idiot backing into it and pushing it up the curb. That was back in 01, haven't touched a VW since.

Back in the game with a pre-owned 07 CW GTI w/DSG

[mwasher]

New to the club. Picked up my preowned, stock '07 GTI manual last night. :D Looking forward to learning some things about it here.

[PMazz]

Hello

Never had a VW before but bought an 05 GTI 1.8T 5 sp man in Jan. Tornado Red/Black leather int.Really like it. Expensive little car,but it seems to fly!

Really do not know much about these cars.actually had 1st oil change today.5w40 syn.

[HemiAlex]

Hello all !

I've just bought an 09 GTI in Candy White. Picking it up tomorrow afternoon or Saturday Morning from Momentum VW here in Houston. I drove the DSG and 6M last Saturday and it was love at first drive. This is my first reasonable daily driver, and my first new vehicle ever.

I'm super excited about it. I manage a company that is in the HotRod business and this was the best out of the box vehicle that I will enjoy driving without really modifying it.

I'm excited to get a little more educated about these cars and see what owning one is all about.

-Alex

[hayalbert]

hi
I m from istanbul
I have a passat 2007

[vegasGTI]

Hi

[hotelking]

Yo whats up, new here

[GTi've-got-1]

Hi guys, just got myself one of these pocket rockets and would definitely like to tap more into the car's potential. Hope you guys can advise, and vice versa.

[INA]

Hello Everyone,
Issam here from INA engineering.Just dropping in to say hi and hope that we can contribute to this site.
Issam :w00t:

[hrosenberg33]

Finally got it yesterday. Man this is a fantastic little car. I am a terrible photographer, here she is: 2009 GTI CW, 4 dr, Leather, Sunroof, will be adding a Nav/Bluetooth.

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/3508/img1388a.th.jpg (http://img26.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1388a.jpg)
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/7329/img1402w.th.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1402w.jpg)

Lots of great info here which is greatly appreciated.

HR

[vr6nopits]

what up?! back on the seen since 5 years, got down and dirty back in high school with vdub, first car purchase was a 83gti mars red rabbit, one of the first hot hatches. also owned, an 82 jetta, 88 golf gl, with ram air!!. mk2 86 golf, and a 91 jetta gli clypso green, they dont make that anymore. moved to FL and had a hard time starting here, but now rebuilding a vr6 2.8 right now and in the process of picking up a 95 GTI vr6. things are coming together and hopefully by the end of the year i will have a sweet lil ride. what up wit dubs in the sun?! im down!!:bow::23:

[LeoStyle78]

First time buyer of VW and I am hooked. I own an 07 GTI 4dr united grey. Other than change'n the oil I have never performed any maintenance on anything. For my birthday my roommate got me a K&N air filter, putting that on sparked something inside. Like I said I have never done anything like this before so I figured I would set myself up with some guys who do this all the time... so I'm here...

Ciao
A.J.

[VWG54]

I am very happy to announce that I have just bought my latest Golf, a Black 2.0 Tdi 140 GT. It had one owner and fsh, the only problem are the alloys are a little untidy, can anyone suggest where I can source some used 17" rims, thanks.
I am located in Surrey, UK

Cheers

[oldskool (sce)]

hey guys im from socal. im 19 and i drive a 2008 mk5 gti magic black with dsg and some adr wheels.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j104/kawirider225/IMG00078.jpg

[perboe]

hello everybody.
I am happy owner of a Jetta MKV 2.0TDI DSG.

[April]

Just bought my first GTI last weekend and thought I'd join up. My old car was a 2002 Mazda Protege5, which I bought as a prior salvage and did pretty much all the work on keeping it going. It was a great car - awesome handling - but I figured I'd been too responsible in my life up to this point, and deserved a treat. I had test driven a new 2009 Rabbit [mmm, fold-flat front], Honda Fit, Elantra Touring, Mazda3, and so on, but this was the car that I really felt awesome in.

So, I got a 2008 Volkswagen GTI, red, 4dr, with DSG. It had a hair under 23k miles (since it was first purchased in 03/2007), and I got it for $18,495 @ 6.7% (it wasn't "Pre-Loved").

Seemed like a fantastic deal, and I couldn't pass it by. I suspect that it was mispriced on the website - the sticker price was $21,495, but whatever - they honored the internet price. Considering that they had a 2007 GTI, with 3k more miles, for only $1k less, seems pretty likely. Dunno! In any case, been driving it around like a maniac the last few days, with a huge grin on my face. GTIGTIGTIGTIGTIGTGTITIGTTGIGIGIGTTI weeeeeeeee!

[.:R32AtuB.]

whats good everyone.. im a 16 year old who is getting his first car. the mk5 r32. And im just wondering if i should e aware of any problems... my family is fed up of engine failure. My brother has a 07 sti with built motor and spends more time in the shop then the street. But i am rly excited to hit the streets in my new mk5 .:r32 much love PC

[soldierguy]

Not new to VW's but new around here. My 09 GTI is my 4th VW, and I'm glad to have a VW again...it's been 9 years since I last had one.

Had a 69 Bug, a 79 Rabbit, and a 96 Jetta GLX in the past.

Glad to be here! Cheers!

[mkvleon]

Hello there i've been wanting to join this site since the day i checked it out but never had the time...very busy with other stuff anyway i finally am a member and its very helpful to read what dilemmas people face with their Mks and people help each other out very glad to be apart of this forum

[April]

whats good everyone.. im a 16 year old who is getting his first car. the mk5 r32. And im just wondering if i should e aware of any problems... my family is fed up of engine failure. My brother has a 07 sti with built motor and spends more time in the shop then the street. But i am rly excited to hit the streets in my new mk5 .:r32 much love PC
Wow - that's a lot of car for a 16 year old! Hope you've got full coverage on the insurance; I had one major accident and several minor fender bumps between 16 and 23ish. I can't imagine the groaning from my insurance company if I had owned an R32. Congratulations. :)

[soldierguy]

Wow - that's a lot of car for a 16 year old! Hope you've got full coverage on the insurance; I had one major accident and several minor fender bumps between 16 and 23ish. I can't imagine the groaning from my insurance company if I had owned an R32. Congratulations. :)

You're not kidding about it being a lot of car! Heck, I'm 41 and an R32 would be a lot of car for me!

My car when I was 16 was a 69 Bug with the dreaded automatic stickshift. It was...well...I'll be nice and say that it was not exactly the quickest car I've ever driven. But it got me where I needed to go until the transmission ate itself for lunch. :lol:

[MKV.GTI]

Hello, fellow members. I am getting out of the Honda game due to thieves and i know pretty much everything about a Civic, Crx, Del sol, Integras and RSX's. Even RHD Honda's! Im leaving for bootcamp June 3rd. and want a new used car; because im tired of dealing w/ cars that are the same age as i am. 20. I was dreaming of an S2000 till i rode in a stage 1 MKV!!! As soon as i get back from bootcamp im buying one. carfax has an 08' VW GTI 22,000mi for $18,500 yett im positive i can get it for 16k. =) Ive done a little research so far on APR, REVO, VAG-COM. Please help me out w/ the compatibility of differant years (if possible?) and parts websites. thanks all who relpy! -Ryan

[chambomk5]

Hi all. Just a quick message to introduce myself. Having seen your site a few times I'v decided to join up.

What a great forum you have.

Picked up my VW Golf MK5 1.6 (51 Plate) last Friday. Only done just under 50k miles and she is in immaculate condition.
Always loved Golfs. Had a MK3 1.8 SE For 5 years and only got rid of her last year.

Well just though i'd introduce myself

Mark

[deprogram]

whats good everyone.. im a 16 year old who is getting his first car. the mk5 r32. And im just wondering if i should e aware of any problems... my family is fed up of engine failure. My brother has a 07 sti with built motor and spends more time in the shop then the street. But i am rly excited to hit the streets in my new mk5 .:r32 much love PC

I would think engine failure would be the least of your problems. I had an '85 jetta with at least a quarter million miles, and ultimately the engine outlasted the rest of the car. Still running when I sold it.

That's a very nice first car, and you're very privileged to get something like that at 16. I bought my first car (89 RX-7) with a thousand dollars of my own money just after I turned 17, and it got me into plenty of trouble.

I'm new here too. The wife got a shiny new Rabbit, and I still have all my tools from working on my Mk1s, so it's apparently time to turn it into a fire-breathing autobahn-stormer. We put some nice wheels on it, at which point I realized the stock ride height on the Rabbit is just absurd, and now there's really nothing for it: it's going to have to be lowered. Oh, and I'm sure I won't be able to resist putting an intake on, and chipping it, and oh god this can only end in disaster...



Oh well.

http://digitalpetals.com/photos/d/36419-2/DSC_0909.JPG

Our new family member.

[skerr406]

hello lol

new to this thing

just got my golf the other day

lovin it!

[SilvaGTI]

Great site.

[SilvaGTI]

Hi everyone,

I am a new GTI owner. I recently purchased this silver 06 gti and have made some nice mods to it.
Thanks to all who contribute tho this site and make GTI ownership just that little bit more rewarding.

[petej]

Hi,

great site really helpful info.

Previous car mk4 gt tdi sold 164,000 on the clock great trouble free car.
present car owned a couple of months is a golf mk5 gt tdi 140 2005 reg.

[oldskool (sce)]

Hi everyone,

I am a new GTI owner. I recently purchased this <a onMouseOver="javascript:window.status='silver';return true;" onMouseOut="javascript:window.status='';return true;" href="http://phatological.info/?v=4%2E02&ss=silver">silver</a> 06 gti and have made some nice mods to it.
Thanks to all who contribute tho this site and make GTI ownership just that little bit more rewarding.



those rs wheels ?

[08R32NYC]

Hey guys I am an owner of 2008 R32 in Brooklyn, NY

[NAVY_GTI_Guy]

Hey all.

I have just bought my first GTI this week. Its a 2009 w/ DSG, 18" Wheel package, sunroof and a couple other odds and ends. I haven't done any mods yet but researching what i want to do. I currently am living in the Chicago area. I am a Drill Instructor for the Navy and have been for about the last year and 10 months. Mainly on here to learn more about my car and what can be done with it. This is all new territory for me considering my past few cars were '85 F-150, '84 CJ-7, and a '04 Nissan Quest (DONT ASK!).

http://golfmk5.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=183&pictureid=745

[SilvaGTI]

Hey Oldskool,

Yep, they are 19X8 RS4 replica's. They are less offset than the originals so that they fit under the guards OK.

SilvaGTI

[LOVIN FOR DUBIN]

Hello everyone i love the site its nice to know theres so many people out there who love there vw as much as i do. i can see you guys have the ansures to almost every question ive had but im in a bit of a pickle. my 08 gray gti was resently in a accident with a white tail deer.(witch really blows) but in turn i had the oppertunity to costom paint my hood to match the lines coming off the grill and i also have made an app. to get the roof to match. my pickel is that i also have made an app. with a pinstriper who does awsome work so he can run the red off my grill right up the hood. but to me it seems like the car could use alittle more than that i was thinking mabe red black and yellow to match the germen flag but im unable to find any pictures to give me any ideas. Id like to know what u guys think of the colers and if any one has some pics or could find some that would be awsome
thanx for the help PEACE

[KingOfBattle]

Awesome site, finally joining.

[oturista]

Hey everyone.
Bought my fast about a month ago and I love it. Great site!

-m

[OzOOm]

Hi
After few starbucks meetings(Nor Cal Santa Clara starbucks Sunday meeting), I join this forum. My name is Young.
I don't have MKV but I love VAG cars.
I hope to see some good friends for talking, playing together.
:D

[angusangus]

Hi All, hope to visit here regularly.

In the meantime can anyone help me change my bulb: http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57341

Thanks in advance

[tpetro33]

Howdy all!

Can't wait for July!!! My MINI Cooper S lease ends, and it looks like I'm going to a GTI next! Always loved em.....Prob be right between MKV end and MKVI release, hopefuly I can find an 09 leftover!!!!!!!!!!


:thumbsup:

[JaySki]

Taking Delivery of an 09 Black 4 Door, DSG, 18"s w/ Sunroof, Premium Sound.
Trading in an 08 Saturn Astra with 4K miles. Took a bit of a beating on the Trade for that, but it was a zero balance car.
I am stressing a bit with them DRIVING the car to from Cinci, OH up to Metro Detroit.(300 Miles) though.

[iCANDY]

heyy everyone..bought myself a cw rabbit last month. coincidentally on easter. hehe ;-) anyway ive had 2 vw prior to this one. mkIV jetta, and a cabrio. by far the rabbit is my fave.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/Drewmeseck/DSCN1490.jpg

[nynative14]

hi all,
jus got back on after being deployed overseas, i own a 06 TR GTI DSG and am glad to meet everyone. the cars a virgin so no mods yet but will be starting next week.

[raton8]

hey guys my mkv FR

[raton8]

3 day in monterey :thumbup:

[1sttimedubber]

hello this is MY first new car ever. i've always driven used cars people i know have been selling. so when it finally came time to buy new it was between the mazdaspeed 3 and the gti w/dsg. i drove the mazda first and was it fast! then i drove the gti and it was quick but i fell in love with the dsg. that sold me on the gti right there and i've been lovin' it since. thanks

[gunsmithx]

Finally picked up my CW 09 GTI last night, I've owned 2 jetta's before this(00 and 94) and after a brief flirtation with an 05 WRX I'm back in the fold.

[undeadsole]

Well well well, what have we here... lol jk I've been reading post and articles from this site for some time now... I'm stoked about my 06 GLI, I just traded in my B5.5 Passat for it and I havent had a car thats made me happier. See u guys in the forums!!

[blindster]

Thanks this is the best forum of VW Rabbit Cars

[Yega]

Hi all,

I'm coming all the way from over the pond - UK :-D Great site, many useful tips and great pics of Golfs (I'm talking to you raton8, that looks sweet!!).

As for myself, I have a 2004 Golf MkV 1.9 TDi - its my 2nd car and I got it when I was 19 and had it for 2 yrs so far. Haven't done any work on it because money is tight (recession and all :-p) but have decided to upgrade the sound system, hence why I joined the forum.

Oh and if anyone has a R32 to give away hook me up :-D

[Franknitty]

Hey everyone ,been out of the car thing for 6 years monday im buying a 2002 gti all suped up,the bodys in ok shape but im a body man anyway so im getting this puppy for a bargin.I dont know too much about moters but what I was told is this ,the boost is jacked up to 15 and I know it has a new blow off valve and a friggin huge intercooler that the smucks cut the front bumper off to install and just left like that ,ill put up a pic in a min.Poughkieepsie ny here aka power kingdom

Anyway names frank,see ya around.

[Franknitty]

here it is

[iiyou]

Just check in and a quick hi to everyone! This is really a great site with a great gang here!

[golfbennyboy]

Just purchased my dream car mkv silver gti 3 door 18" monza's. I'm in heaven.:happyanim:

[r1matt]

hi everybody

im back in the golf scene ...its been years since i have owned a golf ..had many mk1's and mk2's and a few mk3's even a colour concept mk4.....now i own a mk5 tdi yahhhh

i have just bought a set of 18's on 225/45/18 and wondered if anyone could advise me on any good lowering kits ??????

[ThunderPup]

New here been lurkin for awhile! Anyway got hooked up on
the forum tonight. Getting ready to get my new SUV next
week, 09 BM GTI DSG Thunder Bunny!! Now if I could get my
52 split window and 57 oval back I'd be a happy camper!!!

~dj.


Post pic's soon.

http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu44/AlphaPuppy/ThunderBunny.jpg