Adding Golf Mk6 GTI Edition 35 to Wikipedia

The Edition 35 was missing from Wikipedia(!), so I've started to add some content...

Golf Mk6 GTI Edition 35 on Wikipedia

feel free to help.

Of note The Edition 30 section for the Mk5 (inc Pirelli) is pretty light too.

Golf GTI Edition 35 : 35 script font type atomatic regular / visual enhancements

The Edition 35 only really had 2 wing scripts to signify its limited run status.

So many owners choose to re-iterate the point with some tasteful additions

The '35' script font appears to be exactly or very close to

https://www.linotype.com/1134051/linotype-atomatic-regular-product.html

that website even allows you to try your own text....

So the options I'm currently looking at

1. Additional rear '35' script for the rear bootlid (the scripts arent cheap from ebay!)
2. Side graphics similar to the Mk7 Clubsport (not normally a fan of graphics but in this case I think it would help reduce the 'visual height' of the mk6 which has very tall doors
3. brake light overlays with '35' 'GTI' or something else

Golf gti edition 35 mpg update 352miles 31.6mpg

Golf GTI Edition 35 keyring

Apparently supplied to all new owners, given my my car had 2 previous owners it got lost along the way.

Its an Edition 35 specific part, so couldnt resist making sure I had one.

So I had set up an ebay alert to notify me when one became available.

VW Part No is 5KO 087 013A 041

I've no idea if its even still available and how much it costs from VW parts if you find out let me know)

I bought mine 2nd hand off ebay.

Its nice but the locking tab mechanism is weak and easily pulled apart, so if I was to actually use it I was going to add the ring (supplied) and superglue the chrome handle to the main body to avoid it being seperated. Then you only need to add/remove via the ring.

Here it is on top of the box lid (both sides), and a picture of the rear (to show Part No)

Interesting how VW themselves seemed happy with the GTI and 35 different fonts side by side.

Golf GTI Edition 35 : fitting DEFI White Racer 52mm boost gauge

in the (now sold) Edition 30 I fitted a DEFI boost gauge, see 
http://johnoldfield.blogspot.com/2008/02/defi-52mm-blue-racer-fitted.html
and
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2073.0
this is by far and away one of the most useful items for you turbo charged car, especially the 2.0 TFSI

It worked faultlessly for ten years which is quite a feat, so it was a front runner to fit gain.
For those of you wondering I didnt transfer from my Edition 30 as the illumination (which cannot be changed) is different mk5 (blue) to mk6 (white)

Some front runners were
DEFI 52mm White racer : https://frsport.com/defi-df06503-white-racer-gauge-52mm-boost
APR : https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/apr/apr-universal-52mm-boost-gauge/ 
P3 https://clptuning.co.uk/product/p3-vent-gauge-volkswagen-golf-mk6-gti/


In the end I went for these parts

DEFI White Racer 52mm Boost Gauge Imperial

Forge Boost Gauge fitting kit

for in the cabin I didnt want to go OSIR vent this time, so I looked for a way to make it OEM but cheaper than ideally what I really wanted to buy

Awesome GTI : Air Vent Gauge Pod Mk6 Golf

so I went with buying a 2nd hand vent , and trying something I found on ebay

2nd hand vent off ebay : VW GOLF MK6 RIGHT SIDE DASHBOARD AIRVENT AIR VENT BLACK 5K0819710C 2008-2015

Boost Gauge Vent holder Ebay


Fitting

Step 1 
follow the previous guides, in summary go under the bonnet and fit the boost takeoff and pipe to the defi gauge sensor (I once again fitted this attached to the air intake screw)

Heres the adapter fitted to the pcv assembly. Just remember to start the car and check for leaks / poor idle

Step 2 is to run the sensor cable into the cabin,  I used the metal coat hanger trick
Step 3 : wire up the 2nd set of cables . Once again I put the 3 'live' wires together so gauge runs in night mode permanently and piggy backed onto the 5th from left fuse on top row)


Step 4 : fit the gauge holder into the vent. simple take apart and rebuild

Eh voila

Immediately I can tell the PCV is ok (pulls 22mm Hg vaccum) , and that under boost its 12psi (as calculated from VCDS logs in previous blog article)

Its absolutely awesome, apart from one issue .......

The ebay vent holder follows the same angle as the original vent , so it effectively points slightly up and towards the side window! You can still see it but its less than ideal.

So Im left trying to mod it, or giving up and buying the Awesome GTI vent pod, which is expensive but angles properly to the driver) 

Lets see, given its saving £80 I may just leave it as it is......which considering the overall cost isnt a bad thing.

Cost breakdown

forge kit £36 (reduced on ebay as offer) = £36
DEFI  170 Guage + 35(shipping) + £28(import tax) = £233
spare pod : £8.99 (free shipping) = £8.99
flat : £22.30 + £4.73 (shipping) = £26.93
fitting (free as it was DIY)


Total £304.92

Added a video acceleration run showing the guage in action

EDIT : I bought a slightly different vent insert subsequently that has a better 'to the driver' angle.

Golf gti edition 35 mpg update 419 miles 33.3 mpg

Missed the petrol station so it was a slow painful economy commute home.
80mph cruising to Scotland and back too.

Furthest I've ever gone.  Reckon 10 miles left to stall.