from Wii to Switch

removed the old menu links..

• Dead Space Extraction
• IGN Metroid Prime 1 / 2 and 3 guides
• The Conduit
• Grand Slam Tennis
• PunchOut !
• Metroid Prime 3 Corruption Walkthrough
• Metroid Prime 3 Corruption Wiki

and converted to Switch

cleanup of Edition 30 menu links

cleaned up this block to remove some links to Edition 30 material

listed here for reference (used to be in Golf GTI side menu)

• http://www.johnoldfield.dsl.pipex.com//images/weblog/ed30aereview/auto_express_ed30.pdf
• http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2073.0
• http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=393.0
• http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3567.0
• http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/downloads/golf_gti_edition_30_brochure.pdf
• http://www.johnoldfield.dsl.pipex.com//images/weblog/GreatestGolfGtiAutoExpress2009.pdf
• http://http//www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=6005.0
• http://johnoldfield.blogspot.com/2009/12/oulton-park-trackdayscouk-event-golf.html
• http://www.johnoldfield.dsl.pipex.com/images/PerformanceTunerGTIShootOutJul08_optimised.pdf
• http://www.johnoldfield.dsl.pipex.com/images/weblog/ed30pvwapr08/PVW_Apr08_2TFSI_shootout.pdf
• http://www.johnoldfield.dsl.pipex.com//images/weblog/racelinegti300rmkv_article.pdf

enabling horn confirmation on lock : Golf GTI Edition 35 2012 Mk6 : VCDS VAG-COM

horn confirmation was something I had enabled by a forum member way back in 2007 (!)

So something I wanted to have back in the Edition 35.

This time I bought a genuine cable so I can play with VCDS for this car.

The change was made via

Select

>09 Cent Elec 

> Coding 

> Long Coding

Arrow keys until it selects the right Byte, then toggle on 

Locking Confirmation via horn active.

heres how it should look (not my actual car, just an example, ignore all other toggles/settings, leave them as they are)

Do It!

thats it, now enjoying knowing your car is locked without turning around

Notes 

• Module 46 although visible is not available (its been merged into 9)
• This change was not possible through Adaptation, I had to do it through Long Coding path

Some guides

https://www.stemei.de/pages/coding/vw-golf-vi.php

buying a 2nd hand Micro-CAN genuine cable : VCDS 18.2 to allow access to Golf GTI Edition 35 MY2012 Mk6

In order to view fault codes, perform some 'tweaks' I reckoned it was time to finally buy a VAG-COM cable.

Options : Genuine VS Ebay Clone (which cannot be updated)

I chose to support the developers and I scanned ebay for a 2nd hand cable for VAG-COM VCDS.

Buying a new one would be £225 as is 3 VIN limited.

But the older versions also support my needs.

In the end I plumped for a Micro-CAN cable

Lots of info here http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/old-interfaces/uC.php


this supports everything I need for the 2012 Mk6 Edition 35 (short of Turbo mode).
All for £150

Downloaded VCDS 18.2 from below (running on a windows 10 laptop) , hooked up car and its all working..

http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/download/current.php

Golf GTI Edition 35 cabin filter replaced

Musty smell when transitioning from ac on to off or back again.

£10 off eBay.  Get the charcoal version.
2 minute job

Seems lots better. Result

Golf GTI Edition 30 now sold!

the cars journey continues with new owner Dan.

Dan was a  pleasure to deal with , and I hope the car delivers the amount of fun I've had with it.

116,000 miles over nearly 11 years of ownership

The Edition 30 truly is a performance bargain

Check out the cars new chapter on Dans Blog at https://dannewlands.blogspot.com/

First mod Golf GTI Edition 35 : new 3d gel licence number plates (UK)

Supplied by ebay seller.

With it being warm weather, thought Id try using the sticky pads (supplied) this time around for a cleaner look.

old plates off.

clean area underneath

dry and apply polish

stick new plates on

apply low tack masking tape to hold plates on temporarily.

Golf gti edition 35 mpg update : 359 miles 32mpg

First tank of fuel

Edition 35 ownership begins at 20,399 miles

Welcome to the Edition 35...

and heres the full album : Edition 35 photos

Edition 30 now up for sale : 116,000 miles

Edition 30 now up for sale

i have just put a deposit on an Edition 35, so the Edition 30 must go....

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Mk5 Golf GTI edition 30 3dr manual
of the 2300 (approx) cars in the uk this is plaque number: 1369
116,500 miles
1 owner (me) owned from new supplied by Manchester VW
Black magic metallic paint (LC9Z)
Numbered plaque 1369 is fitted and present in the car
2 keys will be supplied

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Usual ed30 spec (which is awesome) with the following additional options :

Metallic paint black £310
Xenons £638 ( a must have, and change the way the mk5 looks)
Multi function steering wheel inc High line (the large central display) £314
Parking sensors £268
Rcd500 inc soundpack £591
Winterpack (heated washer jets,  low level indicator) £191
Central Armrest £?
Cruise control (retrofitted)


Service history
19/10/2007   delivery inspection Gilbert Lawton Manchester VW
03/07/2008   9577 miles Gilbert Lawton Manchester VW
26/03/2009 19605 miles Gilbert Lawton Manchester VW
03/11/2009 29883 miles Gilbert Lawton Manchester VW
17/06/2010 39485 miles Gilbert Lawton Manchester VW
26/04/2011 49166 miles Gilbert Lawton Manchester VW
17/02/2012 59202 miles WarringtonVW
05/11/2013 72158 miles Votex Congleton
31/10/2014 80088 miles Ashcroft Autocentre Warrington
24/10/2015 88509 miles Ashcroft Autocentre Warrington
28/10/2016 99935 miles Ashcroft Autocentre Warrington
06/09/2017 110,000 miles Ashcroft Autocentre Warrington Cam belt and water pump and fit replacement OE s/h exhaust cat back
25/10/2017 110,565 miles Ashcroft Autocentre Warrington full inc fuel air cabin and spark plugs

Car is due a service and mot Nov 2018
Car has had 2 cam belt inc water pump changes at 40k and 110k miles.
At least 2 fuel pump cam followers

I have a folder full of receipts from new including

Original bill of sale
lots of documentation (servicing, mot,tyres, parts etc)
Original mk5 edition 30 vw brochure
Original vw options and pricelist
Original vw bottle opener

The full history of the car and me is listed on my blog
https://johnoldfield.blogspot.com/
and as the user
john_o
on the incredible mk5 forum (here)
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/
just check out my post history

I'm (was) one of the few original forum members left who haven't moved into another car til now

I would consider the car OEM+ with the following enhancements :

REVO Stage 1 remap from Oct 2010 to now (settings reduced to protect clutch)
SPS Revo obd port unit (TO SET boost timing fuel values) will be supplied with car
S3 front calipers with 340mm j hook discs  and ferrodo ds2500 front pads replaced end 2016 supplied by vagbremtechnic
OE  rear discs and pads replaced end 2016
THS Engine mounts and Lower engine mount 'dogbone' insert
Whiteline AntiLift Kit (WALK)
Bilstein b12 suspension kit Nov 2013 71k miles :   inc top mounts. Looks incredible, handles brilliantly and surprisingly not a problem around speedbumps etc
DEFI Blue racer 52mm boost guage inc OSIR vent pod : http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2073.0.html

I have been very selective in  the mods, and have often left comprehensives reviews on the forum, go take a look

The car pulls hard in every gear and for a stg 1 Revo car has run faultessly for over 8 years.

The good

This is a genuine from new one owner car with it's entire life recorded/discussed on my blog or on the forum.

Over 10 yrs I have always commuted from Warrington to Manchester 40 mile round trip so it has always been on the motorway and got fully warm no short journeys.

We have another car for the family so the passengers seat and rear seats have barely been used.

Looked after properly mechanically by VW then by a local VW specialist with regular oil changes.
Always fed on Shell VPower/Optimax 98 only.
 I have just fitted a new pcv and charcoal cannister. The car returns average 32mpg at the moment

Car has all round matching Michelin pilot sport 4 tyres varying levels of tread but still legal.  (tyres tell a lot about the owners mindset)

Wheels are in the original finish, look ok  but could do with a refurb.

Burns very little oil (some TFSI do, some dont, this one doesnt) (top up once a year if reqd).

I followed a proper enthusiastic run in schedule straight out of the dealership which I feel has contributed to it's longevity.

The car had been an absolute joy to own and always puts a smile on my face.
This is without doubt the best looking and driver focused special edition golf (with some tweaks).

This is a rare opportunity to buy a car where you can be the 2nd owner.



The bad

Drivers seat has 2 areas that are damaged ( i used to be a little heavier lol) and need repairing. The heated seats still work fine.
Passengers door parking damage on upper half
Rear quarter commuter parking 3 dents
Petrol cap damage scratch
Various small dents across the Car
front splitter has lots of chips.
Screen chip under 1cm not mot fail as yet.
Inner boot plastic edge has a small hole (closing boot with large tree trunk broke it!)

see album link below that shows all damage listed above.

Clutch can slip (if you give it low rpm high boost in 6th) but with settings turned down ive been driving it this way for years. It will need a new one eventually! A remapped car getting to 116k on the original clutch is virtually unheard of.  Budget 600 (new oe clutch and flywheel) or >1k for Sachs to do it properly if you indeed to go Stage 2+

Air con no longer functions. It might just need a re-gas (£), pressure switch (£) or its the compressor (£££).

Engine is noisier than normal (even more than a normal TFSI) when warm, due to a worn cam chain (not the belt), this has been this way for over a year. It hasn't worn enough to effect running yet, but this would be first on my list to resolve (quoted £350 to fix)


Summary

I'm probably being over honest in the points above, but that's just my style, at least you know exactly what you are coming to view.

Despite what I've mentioned above the car looks and goes great.

Some pictures taken yesterday, showing the outside, wheels,damage and interior (04/06/18) can be seen in this album https://photos.app.goo.gl/8sno3GiGNVpxa87z1

Its an incredible car that Id love to see going to another enthusiast to cherish, the price is reduced to reflect points above and give some leeway to spend the difference how you like (or spend nothing and run as is for now).