So there she is …. My addiction

Lovingly called Blue_thing -- I know naming a car is a bit corny but who hasn’t got a secret name for theirs right.

The car is a Mk5 R32 originally modified and turbo converted by MTM (Motoren Technik Mayer) tuning currently running a Gtx3076R turbo with upgraded m spec core from Owen Developments at ~600HP with headroom for more in the future. Controlled by Syvecs S6 ECU with Bluetooth controller connected to a mini iPad as display in the cab. Modified front end to accommodate HGP intercoolers.

Mitch’s 2006 BMW E91 330D Project

So where to start? After being an avid VW lover for many years, I felt that it was time to have a bit of a change and dip my toes into something I have never worked on and seeing as I have always loved BMWs it was only fair to give it a go …. although it wasn’t straight into the wagon I have today.

My first venture into the BMW life was in the shape of an E46 Compact – a car I hated with a passion but meant I could save up some money to spend on my Mk3 Golf project. The car served its purpose and got me from A-B. When it was time to step up and get something else a nice E91 320D turned up however it wasn’t meant to last – just a month later a lorry tyre exploded next to me on the M40 and damaged the car enough for the insurance company to pay me out to get it fixed myself …... something I was not interested in doing. That’s when the 330D was found, a quick visit to a local car garage and a test drive later I had my heart set, the car had as many extras I could have hoped for; heated leather, ice cold aircon, auto xenon headlights as well as the full glass panoramic sunroof! With the price negotiated I just had to wait till the weekend to collect.

Char (Charlotte) from West Berkshire, 27 years young, Admin for South Meets & I am the proud owner of a 2.0 TFSI MK6 Golf R that is currently running 420bhp. The R has had around £12K (if not more) spent on mods from the showroom, some of which was done before my ownership. It is a Shadow Blue R currently mapped to Stage 2+ running on an uprated TTE420 Turbocharger with REVO High Flow Intake, RS3 Intake Fuel Pump, RS4 Fuel Pressure Valve, Sach Racing Clutch with Single Mass Flywheel.

It also has a Full Milltek Decat Exhaust System. It has the setup ready for meth injection I just need to put the tank in the boot. The Wingback Racing Bucket Seats were an optional extra from factory but in all honesty, it was the seats that drew me in. I have had the rear end of the car wrapped to create a two-tone contrast effect, it not to everyone’s taste but I absolutely love the colours together, changed the standard VW alloys to Bola B17s but she normally runs on 19” Borbet Y’s with R888 tyres (alloys are currently being refurbished) and I have added a few visual mods i.e. MAXTON rear diffuser and front splitter.