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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on September 20, 2009, 03:41:44 PM
I thought I'll start a new thread as I've seen this subject on the corrado forums and its been going for like 5 years.

What did you do to your VAG today?

20-09-09 -  Took my seats out today and replaced the plastic runners that clip onto the metal guides. Now my seats don't rock from side to side..

http://www.veedubmachine.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=53 (http://www.veedubmachine.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=53)

Installed my new leather gaiter for my handbrake and gearstick so looks much fresher than before. Finally a guy came around to check out my old reflex wheels and now they are provisionally sold. Next step to put on my estorils, perhaps next week. :)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffast1.onesite.com%2Fboardrider.rcmate.org%2Fblog_photos%2F61a4e65eb934e111dd183dfc5ca249e3.jpg%3F&hash=cbc144f175d2fd76844f0469e82b58fe3ab8220a)
Cheers

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 20, 2009, 03:49:27 PM
Good idea - I was just looking at a similar thread on VWVortex that was at hundreds of pages!

Yesterday I fitted my oil catch can and today I found some steel wool and cleaned up the exhaust tip :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on September 20, 2009, 03:53:02 PM
20.9.9
today i took all the interior out of the mk2 and cleaned it good and proper and also put back in half the dash , the rear seats and various other bits left in the garage after track season.
i also fixed the dash lights and the proplem of having one speaker working
also i took out the rear bearings and there shot so im taking em in to the shop 2morow to get some new ones :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: vag_nutter on September 20, 2009, 03:53:48 PM
I pulled of a greddy powerful sensation sticker of my mk2
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTi101 on September 20, 2009, 04:09:37 PM
today I ordered some interior goodies for my MK4 Golf from TM Tuning! YUM!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on September 20, 2009, 04:17:01 PM
Quote from: vag_nutter on September 20, 2009, 03:53:48 PM
I pulled of a greddy powerful sensation sticker of my mk2

LOL ;D
As your Dad said powerful sensations cone in all shapes and sizes!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on September 20, 2009, 04:21:14 PM
I discovered the Wagon has destroyed an inner diveshaft rubber boot so thats on the to do list.
I also got the VR6 up in the air, flushed the coolant ready to replace the oil cooler which is causing trouble. Fixed one of the electric window regulators with the secret fix.
Mk2 cleaned the interior
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on September 20, 2009, 06:18:29 PM
Washed
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 20, 2009, 06:26:56 PM
Drove it, got on boost, then smiled :) (happens daily)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: qta4 on September 20, 2009, 06:34:09 PM
How much boost , Nik?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 20, 2009, 06:55:40 PM
Quote from: qta4 on September 20, 2009, 06:34:09 PM
How much boost , Nik?

Dont know (no boost gauge standard) Noel, at least 20 PSI though.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: goldb51.8T on September 20, 2009, 06:56:45 PM
had the head unit out of the waggie today to check why the left rear speaker was intermittent, ended uo rewiring the whole thing and wow it sounds great now, i used different connections.

got some time off now and am looking for some stuff to do to her but ive taken care of all the maintanace stuff and just saving for some mods, wont be far off window tinting now.

hey hawkes bay VASKers can you reccomend someone good to tint my windows?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 20, 2009, 06:58:29 PM
Quote from: goldb51.8T on September 20, 2009, 06:56:45 PM

hey hawkes bay VASKers can you reccomend someone good to tint my windows?


http://www.colorfastsigns.co.nz/
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: qta4 on September 20, 2009, 07:02:31 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 20, 2009, 06:55:40 PM
Dont know (no boost gauge standard) Noel, at least 20 PSI though.

I can seroiously recomend you get one Nik, even if it is not permenant, really good to verify performance, you might only be gettting 13lbs  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on September 20, 2009, 07:35:29 PM
steph and i saved it from a nation of spiders, washed, vacuumed, renew and restored the bumpers, worked on the engine and took it for a tow drive ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on September 20, 2009, 07:36:43 PM
Turned off ESP in the 4.2L V8..back road fun  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Audidude on September 20, 2009, 07:51:47 PM
Washed.

Fitted new Blueant Supertooth 3 bluetooth HF kit. Looked at Parrots online but way more expensive and need big fitting job - i'd need to pay for it as I'm not that clever, so prob adds at least another $100 making total around $500. Supertooth 3 now $199 - no brainer :)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on September 20, 2009, 08:09:27 PM
Polished the Bora's exhaust tips up to a mirror finish, then pulled the driver's seat out and removed the wire for the EXTREMELY annoying seatbelt warning chime (VAG-COM cannot disable this)

Found a mint stubby antenna under the seat also so was pretty pleased with that! I am more pleased about the lack of dong dong dong dong every time I start the engine though!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anglia4 on September 20, 2009, 09:29:43 PM
cleaned it, was getting rediculously filthy but now it looks really sharp.

(on a side not i started scrubbing the grease out of the engine bay in the escort, lots of hours to go but it is looking sooooo nice in there now! even managed to find the original rocker cover sticker hiding underneath the gunge)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: vag_nutter on September 20, 2009, 09:38:14 PM
Stripped out the interior and removed some awesome aluminium kick plates that were rivited on and red carpet glued over the original ::) Tomorrow I will wash out the inside out and reassemble, then its onto replacing the gearbox
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: goldb51.8T on September 21, 2009, 12:26:47 AM
thanks nik they look very profesional
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 21, 2009, 07:51:28 AM
Quote from: goldb51.8T on September 21, 2009, 12:26:47 AM
thanks nik they look very profesional

No worries, Shane and Cath (owners) are very nice people and are nuts on cars and motorsport.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 86gte on September 21, 2009, 10:26:17 AM
Removed boot seal and rear lights, fish oiled up behind them and replacing with new lights and seal, Replaced rear left door handle, and stood looking at it for a while... decided i need more time in life.

I now have boxes and boxes of stuff to put onto the 90 from the other 90 that I just stripped - just need the time to do it!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: vag_nutter on September 21, 2009, 11:04:35 PM
Did nothing on the golf, spent most of the day trying to get this damning 100 to run >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on September 22, 2009, 09:34:58 PM

Looked at both of them longingly....    :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on September 22, 2009, 09:38:30 PM
Found out what that annoying rattle is... now to fix it 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anglia4 on September 24, 2009, 04:06:34 PM
(yesterday) paid for my coil pack, also picked up some standard rear struts and a tow bar  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on September 24, 2009, 04:36:02 PM
watched it in the rain sitting sadly on axle stands (probably filling with water)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: vag_nutter on September 24, 2009, 05:01:44 PM
Quote from: AndyGti on September 24, 2009, 04:36:02 PM
watched it in the rain sitting sadly on axle stands (probably filling with water)

Same, sucks not having a big enough shed for all the cars
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: qta4 on September 24, 2009, 07:55:21 PM
Fitted new rear disc pads, and also halved the pad area with a grinder, should be good now.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on September 24, 2009, 08:26:20 PM
Quote from: vag_nutter on September 24, 2009, 05:01:44 PM
Same, sucks not having a big enough shed for all the cars
when you have a sand rail and a beetle in the shed its deffo hard to fit a golf aswell :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on September 24, 2009, 08:41:19 PM
removed a few more bolts and screws to get at the jumble of wiring behind the dash and looked at some G60s wondering what they would look like on the Cq...

But on a non-vag note, prepared a rear caliper carrier and guide pin to be installed in the Bighorn...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anglia4 on September 24, 2009, 09:27:58 PM
haha how to make your mk3 look like S**T!!

this is how it looked before:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp209%2Fanglia4%2F107-1.jpg&hash=88e4b1b74e2f4eb82637ab225a6707c67f855d53)
and now:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp209%2Fanglia4%2FDSCF2483.jpg&hash=c49a39e4f4a198591b7356a38ea1842363501276)

put standard springs in the rear for wof, but still low in the front. looks terrible!! i'll have to get a photo tomorrow when i get it out of the shed of the whole car
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: gti vr6 on September 25, 2009, 05:18:19 AM
cut and polished my gloss black roof, well the painter did  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on September 26, 2009, 01:52:23 PM
26-09-09

Well I've been busy with work and this will be my last installment until my boxes from the UK turn up.

This morning at the tyre shop the good tyres finally came off my old ROH Reflexes.


The snow tyres on my new estorils have come off to make way for my good tyres and the result is what you see down below.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi251.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg312%2FOffshore3ft%2FIMG_28991.jpg%3Ft%3D1253929071&hash=0221a9a847538e9702c4ca971638a7b86faa42f1)

Looks great with the OEM wheels and I can't wait to fit my bilsteins I got from Cynic's parts corrado, I aim to do the shocks later this year. Have to email UK VW regarding R32/TT bushes to replace my old 19 year old ones.

Next job I removed the battery and removed some rust from the battery support bulkhead with wire brush and treated with rust inhibitor. It's another thing I'll have to mention to the panel shop when the time comes, so yeah more $$ gone.


Next weekend I'll probably clean my Bilsteins and give them a lick of yellow.

Adios amigos
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: shearer on September 26, 2009, 01:56:39 PM
Quote from: anglia4 on September 24, 2009, 09:27:58 PM
haha how to make your mk3 look like S**T!!

this is how it looked before:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp209%2Fanglia4%2F107-1.jpg&hash=88e4b1b74e2f4eb82637ab225a6707c67f855d53)
and now:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp209%2Fanglia4%2FDSCF2483.jpg&hash=c49a39e4f4a198591b7356a38ea1842363501276)

put standard springs in the rear for wof, but still low in the front. looks terrible!! i'll have to get a photo tomorrow when i get it out of the shed of the whole car

you change springs just for a WOF, and then swap right back so its illegal again? hmm
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anglia4 on September 26, 2009, 04:30:40 PM
im going to try and make the lower springs legal soon. im going to drive it with these standard ones that i picked up the other day until then.
Before now i had no idea it was illegal
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on September 26, 2009, 04:32:22 PM
How far off are they jeff?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anglia4 on September 26, 2009, 04:37:49 PM
you mean how much play in the springs? about an inch!!  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: shearer on September 26, 2009, 05:52:09 PM
Quote from: anglia4 on September 26, 2009, 04:30:40 PM
im going to try and make the lower springs legal soon. im going to drive it with these standard ones that i picked up the other day until then.
Before now i had no idea it was illegal

oops my bad, i figured the reason you took the lowered springs out for a WOF was because it wasn't legal with them?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: vag_nutter on September 26, 2009, 06:13:31 PM
Spent 12hrs driving to pick up another mk2, second weekend in a row now, mrs isnt too happy with me now >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: vag_nutter on September 27, 2009, 09:26:51 PM
Yay the diesel is 99% back together, just need to align the linkage
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Audidude on September 27, 2009, 10:05:56 PM
New Goodyear F1 asymmetricals fitted yesterday  :)
First impressions great! - quiet, good ride, acccurate steering response.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on September 27, 2009, 10:26:54 PM
put wheel back on going to garage to get wheel alignment and she'll be ready for the 12 car next satday
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTi 5 on September 28, 2009, 10:36:40 AM
Washed, polished and of course today it rains!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SteveC on September 28, 2009, 10:41:58 AM

replaced yet another bulb!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on September 28, 2009, 10:51:52 AM
Got some petrol.

Looked at it and then decided it can wait another week or 2 before i clean it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Audidude on September 28, 2009, 12:39:26 PM
Quote from: GTi 5 on September 28, 2009, 10:36:40 AM
Washed, polished and of course today it rains!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 >:(

So it was YOU!!!!!!!! >:(

I was going to wash my car but thought "no, I want the sun to shine, and I always cause it to rain!".
But then you go and screw my plans up!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 28, 2009, 12:40:48 PM
Quote from: Audidude on September 28, 2009, 12:39:26 PM
So it was YOU!!!!!!!! >:(

I was going to wash my car but thought "no, I want the sun to shine, and I always cause it to rain!".
But then you go and screw my plans up!

I washed mine, it isn't raining here  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTi 5 on September 28, 2009, 01:06:03 PM
Quote from: Audidude on September 28, 2009, 12:39:26 PM
So it was YOU!!!!!!!! >:(

I was going to wash my car but thought "no, I want the sun to shine, and I always cause it to rain!".
But then you go and screw my plans up!


Whats worse is that I was too minded in with whole idea, but the deciding factor was the Mrs asking for help with the housework..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 28, 2009, 01:11:11 PM
Had a brief but quite sprinted drive on a twisty road and realised filling with 95RON was a mistake.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anglia4 on September 28, 2009, 02:24:08 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on September 28, 2009, 01:11:11 PM
Had a brief but quite sprinted drive on a twisty road and realised filling with 95RON was a mistake.

why?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: vag_nutter on September 28, 2009, 02:38:01 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 28, 2009, 12:40:48 PM
I washed mine, it isn't raining here  ;D


Starting to now :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: qta4 on September 28, 2009, 02:43:34 PM
Quote from: anglia4 on September 28, 2009, 02:24:08 PM
why?

Because its diesel ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 28, 2009, 02:48:55 PM
Quote from: anglia4 on September 28, 2009, 02:24:08 PM
why?

Because it only runs properly on 98
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTi 5 on September 28, 2009, 02:58:59 PM
Quote from: vag_nutter on September 28, 2009, 02:38:01 PM
Starting to now :'(



See what happens when you tempt the Rain Gods :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 1.8t on September 29, 2009, 12:12:23 PM
VAG related I gave the S3 a good clean but spent most of Sat swaping the interior in a mates E36 for leather electric sports seats.

This DIY stuff is really good fun in a nice workshop with the correct tools. I think im getting addicted!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HandsomeDan on September 29, 2009, 12:21:34 PM
I thought about my old Golf today...a lot.

I miss being a VAGina VAG owner.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: qta4 on September 29, 2009, 12:59:52 PM
Sorry to hear your wife left you Jason, poor bugger ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on September 29, 2009, 01:07:57 PM
Noel, you're assuming he's not owned by the vagina ;) ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 29, 2009, 05:58:20 PM
Quote from: jasoncordelle on September 29, 2009, 12:21:34 PM
I thought about my old Golf today...a lot.

I miss being a VAGina VAG owner.

Forum member VAGina moved to OZ over a year ago, its tough isnt it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on September 29, 2009, 06:01:55 PM
I drove mine to work and back ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SteveC on September 29, 2009, 06:18:28 PM
left mine at home and biked  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anglia4 on October 02, 2009, 06:05:07 PM
cleaned it and entered it into a track day for next tuesday  >:D

means that this weekend have to sort out my good shocks again, bleed the breaks and install my oil pressure gauge  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on October 02, 2009, 06:18:06 PM
picked mine up from the panel beaters and drove about 60m to my storage facility and parked it...such an eventful day ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on October 02, 2009, 06:26:09 PM
Cleaned it ready for sign writing
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: qta4 on October 02, 2009, 08:44:25 PM
Took my car out of shed and for a blast, wound boost down to a more respectable 18 lbs, all set for Sunday.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: vag_nutter on October 02, 2009, 08:50:36 PM
Got a wof today
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on October 02, 2009, 09:28:16 PM
drove it, and i LOVE it. taking it to tauranga for a squirt in the morn :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: jettamaniac on October 02, 2009, 09:33:30 PM
vacuumed inside today, will give it a wash tomorrrow and shine the interior
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on October 02, 2009, 10:01:31 PM
Quote from: AndyGti on October 02, 2009, 09:28:16 PM
drove it, and i LOVE it. taking it to tauranga for a squirt in the morn :D
Good man! If you feel like a detour to Putaruru on the way back, feel free to cruise on in. Should be all finished up at work by about 1pm
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: goldb51.8T on October 03, 2009, 07:15:39 PM
removed all four mud guards today, looks alot better with out them, and funnily enough they were full of mud! wont be putting them back on
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on October 03, 2009, 08:08:20 PM
took the car for a AWEOSME cane today and got to putaruru and realised i didnt have mr sharks number lol so i continue'd on a trashed it on the arapuni road home. well impressed with how it went and not i want to spend way too much money on it :p
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on October 05, 2009, 08:11:46 AM
Saturday 3rd, in my white Cq. Taupo-Pukekohe-Herne Bay-New Windsor-Qualitats-Platinum-Pukekohe-Taupo.
Parts run; set of 914 seats, well a set is only two to Puke, Mk 4 Remus to GTi101, Audi control arms to Hemihead and a good look at his wicked quattro project.  You can tell it's his place by the sound of grinders echoing through the gargae doors  ;D
All up about 620km. Great car for a long drive.

Note to all:  Take sunny's to Platinum next visit, their walls are kinda bright now!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on October 05, 2009, 03:32:08 PM
removed some paint to create rust haha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: goldb51.8T on October 05, 2009, 07:48:54 PM
stepped outside to do somthing, forgot what because the car caught my eye, i was just looking at my car, it looked real good sitting there in the rain, dripping wet hehehe. still strikes me how long it looks, its so big looking!

i like that seven months on it still does it for me, must be love  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SteveC on October 05, 2009, 08:27:19 PM
got it dirty driving from Wellington to Auckland
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: vag_nutter on October 05, 2009, 08:29:31 PM
I fitted door handles after the gf complaining she broke a nail opening it ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anglia4 on October 05, 2009, 09:08:46 PM
The mrs helped me bleed the brakes with lots of "your so buying me dinner tomorrow" and "im missing shortland st!" hahaha
also put my struts back in and installed an oil pressure gauge.
checked all the vital fluids.
all ready to hit the track tomorrow :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: goldb51.8T on October 06, 2009, 01:30:55 AM
wow! good girl, all i would have got was "no way! that looks dirty!" hahaha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on October 06, 2009, 08:59:30 AM
Sitting in the drivers seat pumping the brakes? Even my missus would do that!

Hope the track day goes good :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anglia4 on October 06, 2009, 12:48:21 PM
yeah its not too hard lol.

should be good. so long as nothing breaks!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: le mans on October 06, 2009, 08:11:19 PM
Installed a JHM short shifter into the RS - I like  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 06, 2009, 08:14:31 PM
Quote from: le mans on October 06, 2009, 08:11:19 PM
Installed a JHM short shifter into the RS - I like  ;D

Id like a short shift in my RS2.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on October 06, 2009, 08:24:12 PM
hacksawed the windscreen wipers off...now i need new ones >:(

And got a new windscreen done.

Got heaps done on fred aswell, as he is being looked at next weekend...hopeful sale
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: le mans on October 06, 2009, 09:08:19 PM
Whilst out testing the new short shifter took this pic of my VAG (does that count as doing something?)...

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi178.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw257%2Fjon_henderson%2FAudi%2FTankFarm1.jpg&hash=2310e743ee70a0bf02624c954d3fcbe0cb2a68c9)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 06, 2009, 09:14:14 PM
Nice VAG you have there le mans...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on October 06, 2009, 09:21:03 PM
le mans, fantastic looking vehicle!

For me, I used my Polo GTI to move a house... well just bit of stuff to move...

Well, to my surprise, I folded the rear seats for the first time since the purchase, and the boot space is huge!!! I didn't over fill the car, not to damage the interior, but also the shape of the luggage / things didn't fit all well together.

This is why I love small hatchbacks. They are fantastic.

When I had a Suzuki Swift, I bought a 40" LCD TV, and was able to fit the whole thing in the car with the driver's seat little bit moved forward. That's including the brand new box... and wrapping.

I think Polo is bigger though...

;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: goldb51.8T on October 07, 2009, 05:13:24 AM
Quote from: le mans on October 06, 2009, 09:08:19 PM
Whilst out testing the new short shifter took this pic of my VAG (does that count as doing something?)...


yeah who cares, that things beautiful!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anglia4 on October 07, 2009, 10:13:09 AM
took it out to the track yesterday  ;D

had a great time but the brakes/tyres/diff were really holding me up. couldn't get any power down out of the tighter corners without just smoking the inside front.

rounded onto the front straight on one lap and gave it a handful, then something went "donk" and it lost all its power  :'( so i instinctively threw it in neutral and shut off the key. coasted the full length of the front straight and then pulled into the little return road. jumped out while it was still moving and pushed the car all the way back up to the pit exit. very very long walk of shame pushing the car by yourself!!

anyway once in the pits opened the hood terrified to find that it was only the AFM and pod filter had parted company with the intake, hence the rapid loss of power.

was a real good afternoon in the end. got a bit of excercise to boot too haha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on October 07, 2009, 02:49:17 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on October 06, 2009, 08:14:31 PM
Id like a short shift in my RS2.


There's a JHM Solid billet one that you can buy off 034motorsport.com.

Looks the bizzness.  pricey though! :-X  I have the 01A short shifter and it's really good.  well, better than a broken one anyway :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on October 07, 2009, 03:23:15 PM
Tried to install the 25mm spacers on the front of the Fabia... Need to get the lip on the center-bores taken down by maybe 1mm to fit the alloys though :(
Should be able to get them spun down on a lathe by the weekend though :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on October 07, 2009, 05:28:17 PM
changed the front shocks and removed some more paint
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 07, 2009, 05:32:59 PM
Finally got mine booked in to have the euro boot lid painted next Monday 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 07, 2009, 06:02:04 PM
About time  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: johnp on October 07, 2009, 06:13:36 PM
Started my V6 Caravelle for the first time since the transplant, bled the PS system, bled the coolant system and took it for a hoon up the road with no mufflers installed. Whoohoo, what a beast!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 07, 2009, 06:16:28 PM
Finally decent power in a VW van huh John?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: vag_nutter on October 07, 2009, 06:35:40 PM
Quote from: johnp on October 07, 2009, 06:13:36 PM
Started my V6 Caravelle for the first time since the transplant, bled the PS system, bled the coolant system and took it for a hoon up the road with no mufflers installed. Whoohoo, what a beast!

Did you use an audi 2v v6?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 07, 2009, 11:22:58 PM
Got a present for my 84 gti... ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: johnp on October 08, 2009, 08:23:24 AM
Quote from: vag_nutter on October 07, 2009, 06:35:40 PM
Did you use an audi 2v v6?

2.8 12V.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: johnp on October 08, 2009, 08:25:23 AM
Quote from: vert1 on October 07, 2009, 06:16:28 PM
Finally decent power in a VW van huh John?


Yeh, 95hp in a 1800kg box was a bit anemic to say the least!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on October 08, 2009, 08:56:23 AM
Quote from: johnp on October 07, 2009, 06:13:36 PM
Started my V6 Caravelle for the first time since the transplant, bled the PS system, bled the coolant system and took it for a hoon up the road with no mufflers installed. Whoohoo, what a beast!

Cool John, great to hear its running. See you at Bulli with it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: johnp on October 08, 2009, 04:33:28 PM
Quote from: wilco on October 08, 2009, 08:56:23 AM
Cool John, great to hear its running. See you at Bulli with it?

Probably not. Lack of time and all that.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 1.8t on October 08, 2009, 04:39:16 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on October 07, 2009, 11:22:58 PM
Got a present for my 84 gti... ;)

Is it red? :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: goldb51.8T on October 13, 2009, 06:46:58 PM
Well today i gave it a good wash and inside a good dusting and vaccum and put her in the garage all ready for the man to pick up tommorow, he taking it to Napier to tint the windows, can't wait to get this done, the first stage of my plan.  :)

Oh i also reset the trip meter hehe im trusting....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on October 13, 2009, 06:55:52 PM
made a new badge for my grill....now to get it rusty  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 13, 2009, 07:03:27 PM
Fitted my bonnet lifters - 7 quid well spent!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2521%2F3999637229_1f0101f9ed.jpg&hash=3a4790aba58c93d11d08fc7928b687521bec8dc9)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3482%2F3999637055_3f2324d02c.jpg&hash=dc5e2a79470ad8f34fd3a84e975c30a21670da4e)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on October 14, 2009, 12:42:27 AM

Put the Black ooze (Exclusive) at the top of drive, not good place to be, in the larger scheme of things.  :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Audi Life on October 14, 2009, 01:03:53 AM
Rob, you are officially the best modder on Vask :police:
You always have the nicest, neatest little mods  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on October 14, 2009, 09:18:46 AM
Rob that looks brilliant... I want for my Polo! Are they universal fitment?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 14, 2009, 11:06:55 AM
Cheers :D

They're actually for a Mk3 Golf and needed a little gentle modification with a hammer so they'd fit :D

They're off Ebay and cost 10 GBP but they only deliver to UK :( I brought them back with me last week.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SteveC on October 14, 2009, 04:03:11 PM
are they tailgate struts, Rob?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 14, 2009, 04:17:25 PM
Quote from: SteveC on October 14, 2009, 04:03:11 PM
are they tailgate struts, Rob?

No they're a third party manufactured (cheap!) set meant for a Mk3 Golf.
Apparently if you have the fittings to connect to, a single tailgate strut from a Fabia will do the job. Fit two and you can't close the bonnet :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: goldb51.8T on October 14, 2009, 04:17:54 PM
Just got the waggie back from the man at colour fast signs, Napier. He's done a great job with the tints and the car is looking very cool, planning a black badgeless grille and new shocks and lower springs next. Im happy  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on October 14, 2009, 04:56:10 PM
started making my extra long gear stick and attatched my new slowly rusting badge  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HandsomeDan on October 15, 2009, 09:12:36 AM
Quote from: JDVW on October 14, 2009, 04:56:10 PM
started making my extra long gear stick and attatched my new slowly rusting badge  :)
What is it with this rusty badg thing? :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on October 15, 2009, 09:23:28 AM
haha im turning my gls into a "rat" style golf  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HandsomeDan on October 15, 2009, 10:01:03 AM
Quote from: JDVW on October 15, 2009, 09:23:28 AM
haha im turning my gls into a "rat" style golf  ;D
Nice.

have you got the oxidising paint that goes all rusty looking?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on October 15, 2009, 10:56:48 AM
nope ive got paint stripper and a orbital sander though  :laugh: im investigating into that paint at the moment.
So far im just striping off patches of rusted through primer here and there, its a recession proof project so far because it dosent cost anything.

Haha Im going to make a rat style 101 thread when ive done a bit more work  :)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SteveC on October 15, 2009, 11:18:27 AM
Quote from: JDVW on October 15, 2009, 09:23:28 AM
haha im turning my gls into a "rat" style golf  ;D

how about some teaser pics?   ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 15, 2009, 02:43:12 PM
Quote from: SteveC on October 15, 2009, 11:18:27 AM
how about some teaser pics?   ;)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi53.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg75%2FAshvw%2FVask%2520Meet%25202%2FDSC_0535_2.jpg&hash=0846a636d71646d9b662cc9cb2ddf8ef55f30d23)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on October 15, 2009, 03:38:59 PM

Replaced drivers window regulator,

been meaning too for a couple of weeks, it would crunch down an inch, then suddenly this arvo in middle of rain storm, it went right down instead of slightly up ...  :-X


So now I have part of the old 100 CD in my new 200 ...  :-*


Also had a chance to see all the drivers door wiring  !!! Fg me, no wonder not much else works  ....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on October 15, 2009, 04:36:41 PM
Nice pic ill be saving that on to my computer  ;D thanks ash!...was goin to take some pics today but its been pissing down like crazy!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on October 15, 2009, 05:06:22 PM
:s went out to the golf to take it for a spin and found the window open :( and its been raining
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on October 15, 2009, 05:30:06 PM
what wheels are on that bronze mk1!!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 15, 2009, 05:52:10 PM
Quote from: AndyGti on October 15, 2009, 05:30:06 PM
what wheels are on that bronze mk1!!!!

OZ Racing by the looks of things.
Neil (Spooln) will tell you.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 15, 2009, 06:31:33 PM
OZ Cronos, one of my fav wheels of all time! Lenso make a close copy 'VPD'
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on October 15, 2009, 07:32:15 PM
look simular to compo mo's I WANT!!! bring it to hampton downs!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 15, 2009, 07:33:21 PM
Picked up my freshly painted Bora bootlid today... looks good 8)

Will fit it this weekend if the weather is good.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on October 18, 2009, 07:56:10 PM
Cleaned engine bay and door jams with a tooth brush.

Vacuumed it removed lint from seats.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: qta4 on October 18, 2009, 07:58:50 PM
Quote from: HaNs on October 18, 2009, 07:56:10 PM
Cleaned engine bay and door jams with a tooth brush.

Vacuumed it removed lint from seats.

you must be nuts Hans ???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on October 18, 2009, 08:07:54 PM
Quote from: qta4 on October 18, 2009, 07:58:50 PM
you must be nuts Hans ???

Some may say so.


Honestly clean door jams and sills make a car look so much cleaner.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 18, 2009, 08:17:56 PM
Nothing worse than being clean on the outside but opening the doors to see filth...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: goldb51.8T on October 18, 2009, 09:12:53 PM
Quote from: HaNs on October 18, 2009, 08:07:54 PM
Some may say so.


Honestly clean door jams and sills make a car look so much cleaner.
Yip i do that too, not with a tooth brush though
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 19, 2009, 08:31:19 AM
I pulled out all this:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2791%2F4020775337_d326764b64_o.jpg&hash=a9df58dfcf76fc9c497912e60cf2f8c524f120ea)

And replaced it with this:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2762%2F4021535068_cc33a1bf90.jpg&hash=f1ac74919bc988b40db494943c646142a43460a5)

Also discovered someone had bashed my door - they slammed their door into it so hard it's left a small dent, some blue paint and a vertical line or small scratches about 25cm long. W***ers. I try so hard to park away from other cars to avoid this, squeezing up to walls etc and they still damage my baby!  :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on October 19, 2009, 09:24:00 AM
i drove mine to work on what sounded like and probably was 2 cylinders....anything to save petrol these days
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on October 19, 2009, 09:27:39 AM
Yeah, i mean, just look at Rob's weight saving methods...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on October 19, 2009, 09:29:02 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on October 19, 2009, 08:31:19 AM
I pulled out all this:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2791%2F4020775337_d326764b64_o.jpg&hash=a9df58dfcf76fc9c497912e60cf2f8c524f120ea)



Flux capacitor?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 19, 2009, 11:44:47 AM
Quote from: HaNs on October 19, 2009, 09:29:02 AM
Flux capacitor?

I'd leave that in if I had one! :D
Secondary air injection system. The N112 valve is still in - might remove that as well :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 19, 2009, 08:16:52 PM
Fitted my euro boot lid after work today :)

NZ euro plates will go on in the next few days.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on October 19, 2009, 08:46:16 PM
that y u were up these ways cam??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 19, 2009, 09:04:17 PM
Quote from: AndyGti on October 19, 2009, 08:46:16 PM
that y u were up these ways cam??

Nah that was sitting at home in Wanganui, went up to Auckland to pick up a car ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 20, 2009, 07:01:32 PM
Put my personalised plates on today
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on October 20, 2009, 07:33:54 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on October 19, 2009, 09:04:17 PM
Nah that was sitting at home in Wanganui, went up to Auckland to pick up a car ;)

what now? who was in the passenger seaT?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 20, 2009, 08:34:43 PM
Quote from: AndyGti on October 20, 2009, 07:33:54 PM
what now? who was in the passenger seaT?

My mate... he bought the new car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on October 23, 2009, 09:17:24 PM
Washed it and tried to bend my exhaust back under the car with a jack, didnt work. Just raised the car. Bent it the first day i had it in down town Auckland.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: jettamaniac on October 23, 2009, 09:46:42 PM
put my new bits on, nothing flash just tidying up broken bits like dipstick guide, door pin and bumper reflector. next on the list, recondition the front lower lip
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: halcyontom on October 25, 2009, 05:17:17 PM
Sanded back the primered door and touched it up a little, then resprayed it, the mk2 is one step closer to the shed now I have a suitable family wagon - http://tamati.blundells.co.nz/?p=1247
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 25, 2009, 06:43:56 PM
Disconnected the N112 valve and stuck in a resistor.
Will see if I get a fault now on cold start :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 26, 2009, 05:20:22 PM
Nothing yet.
Changed the oil today and removed the air pump bracket I didn't have the right tool for last week.

Couldn't get the oil filter off though - must have been tightened by a flippin' bodybuilder. My filter removing tool bent rather than shift it!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: goldb51.8T on October 26, 2009, 05:34:10 PM
Washed the waggie today and took some photos, looks good with the new tints, makes the VASK sticker stand out more  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on October 26, 2009, 06:26:23 PM
I Washed and waxed car
Anton replaced thermostat and fitted new thermal intake gasket
I changed Oil and oil filter.

Car runs sweet and pulling a tad bit harder  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 26, 2009, 08:55:42 PM
Quote from: Fizz on October 26, 2009, 06:26:23 PM
I Washed and waxed car
Anton replaced thermostat and fitted new thermal intake gasket
I changed Oil and oil filter.

Car runs sweet and pulling a tad bit harder  :)

Chipped yet? ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: typ53 on October 26, 2009, 10:10:53 PM
I backed mine out of the garage today so I could have a clear out.  Turns out it's warrant expired in May...guess you could say I've been neglecting the old girl.

It's been a long time since I cleaned it, let alone did any work on it.


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on October 27, 2009, 07:48:27 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on October 26, 2009, 05:20:22 PM
Nothing yet.
Changed the oil today and removed the air pump bracket I didn't have the right tool for last week.

Couldn't get the oil filter off though - must have been tightened by a flippin' bodybuilder. My filter removing tool bent rather than shift it!

stick a screwdriver through it and use that as leverage.  Careful though, oil will piss out of the resulting holes so, have soemthing on the ground to catch the dribbles.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on October 27, 2009, 02:14:25 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on October 26, 2009, 08:55:42 PM
Chipped yet? ;)

it's in the works ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anglia4 on October 28, 2009, 06:37:55 PM
cleaned it and put my sub back in and replaced the wipers.

raining now so it sucks that i cleaned it but the wipers will be like heaven haha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on October 28, 2009, 07:11:58 PM
started sanding the gti again  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: jettamaniac on October 28, 2009, 09:10:00 PM
washed it, polished it, then it rained  >:(. also cleaned the cabin filter, its amazing how many leaves etc get in there
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Period_Correct_ on October 28, 2009, 09:27:49 PM
put a wof and rego on it....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 29, 2009, 09:54:20 AM
fitted some Bosch Aero wipers...Awesome! 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 29, 2009, 11:58:39 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on October 29, 2009, 09:54:20 AM
fitted some Bosch Aero wipers...Awesome! 8)

Heaps better aren't they 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 29, 2009, 02:49:39 PM
can't wait for rain now :-X
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on October 31, 2009, 09:59:43 AM
was putting the washing out and noticed something on the front fender!
some arse has hit my fing car!!!!! not a big hit but enough to crack the paint in afew places and leav a small scuff dent! ahhhhhh mother f'ers! if only i knew who did it!!!! i could probably ignore the damage but im anal about my car  :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: old4130 on October 31, 2009, 10:19:39 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on October 29, 2009, 09:54:20 AM
fitted some Bosch Aero wipers...Awesome! 8)
I put some on my Mk3 a while back..

Really good !.. dont get much use tho.. pity it dosn't rain much in Auckland  ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on November 01, 2009, 12:33:59 AM
Quote from: AndyGti on October 31, 2009, 09:59:43 AM
was putting the washing out and noticed something on the front fender!
some arse has hit my fing car!!!!! not a big hit but enough to crack the paint in afew places and leav a small scuff dent! ahhhhhh mother f'ers! if only i knew who did it!!!! i could probably ignore the damage but im anal about my car  :(

Dude, that totally sucks man!  I'd hate for my car to get a prang  :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on November 01, 2009, 09:06:49 AM
I had similar but not as bad - parked in a space long enough for about 1.5 cars and someone decided to park a people carrier in the .5 of a space behind me. It was dark when we came back to the car so I didn't notice they had touch parked against my bumper then dropped back. Looks like a number plate sized smudge with small cracks in my paint. Grr.
And there's a smudge on my door, some blue paint and a small dent from the car park last week.
So annoying!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Verdamn on November 01, 2009, 09:52:44 PM
Finally hardened off the (x- Tr. Me ) Alloys , Degrease , Clean , Sand , Prime , Sand ,
Base Coat, Clearcoat, didn't help that it damn rained after Clearcoating ~ 5 hr. harden
@ 20*C, little pitting but buffed out with 2000g and a Brasso. Lot more effort & time involved to
refinish a Set of Rims than I anticipated ~ And hard to find a day that it doesn't rain in 5 hours  ::)
See if can upload couple of photo's .... after recharged the batteries and found that if
camera is unpowered for 6hrs loses all its settings...... such is life ... hmmm...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Verdamn on November 01, 2009, 09:58:53 PM
Image :
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on November 03, 2009, 09:47:12 PM
Removed Tints & Changed a Tie rod end  ;)
one window to go  :D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi104.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm176%2FBDMK2%2FDSC01699-01.jpg&hash=4c44507411a942f076c0165454dfcb10451d89d9)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SteveC on November 04, 2009, 11:01:07 AM
booked it in for its first service, in advance of a trip to New Plymouth next week

good thing I got a healthy pay this week!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on November 04, 2009, 12:32:48 PM
Re-glued VW badge on 2 hubcaps after loosing one................looked like they had been a bit economical with the goo
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on November 04, 2009, 02:11:11 PM
Quote from: SteveC on November 04, 2009, 11:01:07 AM
booked it in for its first service, in advance of a trip to New Plymouth next week

good thing I got a healthy pay this week!

If you are coming to New Plymouth, expect delays at the northern entrance...................the road is ripped up onto the bridge and it is quicker to drive around via Egmont village  at peak times...been douing that for a week  nowto get to and from work
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SteveC on November 04, 2009, 02:19:21 PM
Quote from: brian245 on November 04, 2009, 02:11:11 PM
If you are coming to New Plymouth, expect delays at the northern entrance...................the road is ripped up onto the bridge and it is quicker to drive around via Egmont village  at peak times...been douing that for a week  nowto get to and from work

thanks for that I'll keep a look out
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on November 04, 2009, 05:15:49 PM
MK4 seat transplant swapping my fabric to seats that kick forward  >:D
What a mission!  ::)
Drivers seat done. Passengers tomorrow...
Then i can install a back seat again  8)

Anyone got a MK4 recaro rear seat with out center seat belts?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: phil on November 04, 2009, 05:49:44 PM
I took mine in for a service for the first time since 2006.

I'ts only done sunny day weekend kms since then, and all I've done is change the oil a few times, but since its a daily driver at the moment, thought I'd better get it all checked over.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: goldb51.8T on November 04, 2009, 06:04:56 PM
Finally had the chance to put a child seat restraint bolt in the passat today. Wasn't as easy as i thought it would be but all done now  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on November 04, 2009, 06:19:58 PM
Rotated the wheels a couple of days ago and took it for a warrant today.  passed except for mis-aligned headlight which needs adjusting...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on November 04, 2009, 06:43:24 PM
took it for a spin up mnt mangakawa today, What a freeking awesome road for the mk2! very good 4 2nd and 3rd gear :D i love my car!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on November 04, 2009, 08:12:18 PM
sanded the rat a little bit...probably sand back the bonnet tomorrow  >:D
and some more final prep to the gti
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Hoff on November 04, 2009, 08:13:33 PM
put a new head unit into my sisters car after she split coke on the original....how much crap can she break on one car haha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on November 04, 2009, 09:48:00 PM
hold on a minute how do you spill coke on a headunit thats 9 out of 10 times installed in the dash?!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on November 04, 2009, 09:52:43 PM
Mk4 cup holder is right above the headunit ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Hoff on November 04, 2009, 09:54:19 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on November 04, 2009, 09:52:43 PM
Mk4 cup holder is right above the headunit ;)
exactly
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on November 04, 2009, 10:07:27 PM
ahhh i wouldnt knw about this fancy new invention called cup holders?? :p
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Period_Correct_ on November 05, 2009, 01:26:58 AM
drove it too work yesterday, and driving it to work tomorrow.... loving the sound of ITBS.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on November 06, 2009, 07:36:28 PM
some dickhead dented my fender on passenger's side... need to call dentmagic! :-(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on November 06, 2009, 08:35:31 PM
Been driving my Beetle to work, low and slow  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on November 06, 2009, 08:49:33 PM
Quote from: polo_GTI on November 06, 2009, 07:36:28 PM
some dickhead dented my fender on passenger's side... need to call dentmagic! :-(
feel your pain dude!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on November 07, 2009, 10:29:47 AM
Yeah... low life scums..
have to say though, some door dings are mistakes and not delibrate...

but the one above fender it definitely is.

Anyway just been fixed. Expensive though... damn it

cost me 140 + GST.  :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on November 07, 2009, 12:42:37 PM
Washed, paintwork cleaned, polished and waxed, tires blacked and glass cleaned...well will be in another hour
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on November 07, 2009, 07:16:48 PM
Drove all around Tauranga/the mount today, blew away an angry beaver in a new Falcon who took exception to me shaking my head at him since he was wandering in an out of his lane almost taking my drivers door mirror off while he rummaged for something on the floor... cock >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on November 07, 2009, 08:22:24 PM
finally got a chance to hand-clean the car. always nice on a warm sunny day.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on November 07, 2009, 08:46:04 PM
drove it...... and then cleaned it.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on November 07, 2009, 08:52:22 PM
did mangakawa agen with a passenger this time :p scared em a wee bit :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTi101 on November 08, 2009, 10:43:49 AM
Finally fitted the R32 aluminium drivers console and passenger handle today, thank god for no more woodgrain! Definately visually more appealing

Next - fitting the Remus and sorting out the CAI
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on November 08, 2009, 01:11:04 PM
flushed the mk2's rad system and put (what i hope) is antifreeze in. took it for a snot and clew some cobwebs out :D

I LOVE MY CAR
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on November 08, 2009, 03:56:39 PM
Well, finally recieved my last Royal mail parcel and replaced the broken ashtray in my Corrado.

And now I'm waiting for MAF and customs to sort out my tea cartons. Once I get my spoiler lip and bits , then I can drop my car off at the panel shop.

Ray
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on November 08, 2009, 04:06:38 PM
Quote from: Vag_Hag on November 08, 2009, 03:56:39 PM
Well, finally recieved my last Royal mail parcel and replaced the broken ashtray in my Corrado.

And now I'm waiting for MAF and customs to sort out my tea cartons. Once I get my spoiler lip and bits , then I can drop my car off at the panel shop.

Ray

Looking forward to pics of the finished product!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on November 08, 2009, 04:49:37 PM
Drove 1050km to Gisbourne and back with a mate to pick up his ute.

I really need to drive my car more, I had a great time.

Gained two sets of chips on the windscreen and one down to the metal on the bonnet thanks to other cars flinging small boulders at me from their tyres!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: vag_nutter on November 08, 2009, 05:26:55 PM
Had the golf packed out, 5 big poeple in and the mud flaps were dragging on the ground and could hardly get over the smallest bump :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on November 08, 2009, 06:16:28 PM
cool
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on November 08, 2009, 09:41:19 PM
lost the front lip of my big bumper :( didnt even realise??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 09, 2009, 08:24:25 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on November 08, 2009, 04:49:37 PM
Drove 1050km to Gisbourne and back with a mate to pick up his ute.

I really need to drive my car more, I had a great time.

Gained two sets of chips on the windscreen and one down to the metal on the bonnet thanks to other cars flinging small boulders at me from their tyres!!!

Which way did you go?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on November 09, 2009, 08:40:18 AM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on November 09, 2009, 08:24:25 AM
Which way did you go?


Up SH1, past Palmy, through Woodville, Dannevirke, Napier, Wairoa, Gisbourne, back to Napier for an overnight stay then back home the same way.

750km the first day - 9.2l/100km 31mpg in old money :D

On the way from Gisborne to Napier there was some "enthusiastic" driving. I decided then that I want less body roll, and that I probably don't need more power but I want it!!

300km the second day, 8.1l/100km 34mpg in old money

Second day was cooler - so less aircon needed - and less up and down and twisty bits :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on November 09, 2009, 10:29:31 AM
Driving on some of our lesser used roads is a dream in this country. The south island is heaven except there will be a cop sitting at the end of a long safe straight trying to make you pay for doing only what comes naturally to us.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on November 09, 2009, 04:17:42 PM
Installed a parrot CK3100 in my Golf wagon today, also laser jammer wireless install, hard wired iphone charger also. Just need to get my new CD player and solder it all up.

Need to pull apart Dads 09 Combi and install his parrot tonight. May have to rangi up some headunit removal keys though.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: vag_nutter on November 09, 2009, 07:56:04 PM
Quote from: AndyGti on November 08, 2009, 09:41:19 PM
lost the front lip of my big bumper :( didnt even realise??

I tore mine off the other day as well, just left it behind on the grass :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on November 10, 2009, 06:10:43 PM
Tried to remove the headunit from dads skoda but i need a size 15 torx screwdriver , my torx bits dont fit. Off to borrow one in the morning  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anglia4 on November 11, 2009, 12:17:37 PM
took it for a gentle cruise over the summit road  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on November 11, 2009, 12:27:06 PM
exmas over now eh? I rang all over town while I should have been working trying to get new PS and AC belts. Partsmaster rule!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SteveC on November 11, 2009, 09:39:44 PM
drove it to New Plymouth, the Awakino Gorge is a blast, the 12 l/100km ave should give an indication of how much fun!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anglia4 on November 12, 2009, 10:16:35 AM
yeah last exam was yesterday, im still in bed now, little bit hung over haha

awakino gorge is good but i prefer mount messenger  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on November 12, 2009, 01:41:11 PM
Mt Messenger is getting far too short these days I reckon.  All over in a flash.  Still a great blast though.  Has changed loads since the late 70's when I first drove it rather than being a kid in the back seat.

My Cq and I went to Auck yesterday.  Stealthed into Platinums, loaded a compressor, over to Qualitats for other parts & outta there.  Tokoroa - Auck - Tokoroa incuding the above and a coffee at the Tauranga turnoff cafe in 6hrs flat.  Nice and wet in some places. Good way to spend an afternoon.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on November 12, 2009, 03:22:24 PM
You're in Tok now?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on November 12, 2009, 03:47:29 PM
Yes.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on November 12, 2009, 04:03:43 PM
Quote from: wilco on November 12, 2009, 01:41:11 PM
Mt Messenger is getting far too short these days I reckon.  All over in a flash.  Still a great blast though.  Has changed loads since the late 70's when I first drove it rather than being a kid in the back seat.

Mt Messenger has changed...............I had the misfortune to go off there many years ago, fell about  100 feet.......not much of the car left, I had a split on the back of my head from going out the back window, the car landed backwards and luckly the seat tore off the floor and saved me from serious whiplash altho i couldn't turn my head one way for a year or more................the one time I made headlines in the paper
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on November 12, 2009, 04:18:22 PM
yeehaaww :D
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on November 12, 2009, 04:20:45 PM
Quote from: wilco on November 12, 2009, 03:47:29 PM
Yes.
Cool, have to catch up some time... be good to have someone familiar with type 85's have a look at the state of my car and point me in the right direction
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on November 12, 2009, 05:57:16 PM
Quote from: brian245 on November 12, 2009, 04:03:43 PM
Quote from: wilco on November 12, 2009, 01:41:11 PM
Mt Messenger is getting far too short these days I reckon.  All over in a flash.  Still a great blast though.  Has changed loads since the late 70's when I first drove it rather than being a kid in the back seat.

Mt Messenger has changed...............I had the misfortune to go off there many years ago, fell about  100 feet.......not much of the car left, I had a split on the back of my head from going out the back window, the car landed backwards and luckly the seat tore off the floor and saved me from serious whiplash altho i couldn't turn my head one way for a year or more................the one time I made headlines in the paper

Oooch, pretty unforgiving slopes. 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on November 13, 2009, 10:08:17 AM
snapped the key blade in the ignition, lucky it was at home and i could get it out with my fingers.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on November 13, 2009, 10:12:55 AM
Been shaping foam to produce a Berg cup front splitter. Looks great!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on November 13, 2009, 10:15:23 AM
Quote from: HaNs on November 13, 2009, 10:08:17 AM
snapped the key blade in the ignition, lucky it was at home and i could get it out with my fingers.

was this the original key or the aftermarket key?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on November 13, 2009, 10:31:45 AM
Quote from: slowmo on November 13, 2009, 10:15:23 AM
was this the original key or the aftermarket key?

Orig

Got spare blades here, just need to get them cut
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTi101 on November 13, 2009, 10:54:18 AM
Finally got the Remus installed on the Golf, sounds beautiful!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on November 19, 2009, 07:59:30 PM
Dad just snapped off my key in my work wagon... i told him to be careful...what does he do...damn

My spare blades and other key where sent to lock smith mate this morning...gaaaaaaaahhhhhhh

Had to tow it home, cant start due to immo. Cars sitting on the street, hope no one breaks into it. They cant steal it but they can damage it.



Spose its not going to get a oil change in the morning.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on November 19, 2009, 08:04:31 PM
went to put gti caliper's and disks on the rat, only to discover the new pads are a couple mm to thick
technicaly i guess i didnt do anything to my VAG today...but i tryed  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on November 19, 2009, 08:05:00 PM
i bought some new wheels
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: qta4 on November 19, 2009, 08:05:20 PM
Isnt it amazing how issues follow trades, if you didnt have any spare keys, that would never have happened.
I have never had a problem with any keys, but because you specialise in keys, you have an issue with them............. >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on November 19, 2009, 08:09:03 PM
Quote from: qta4 on November 19, 2009, 08:05:20 PM
Isnt it amazing how issues follow trades, if you didnt have any spare keys, that would never have happened.
I have never had a problem with any keys, but because you specialise in keys, you have an issue with them............. >:D

I blame Alans rugged keys( :D), funny thing is we where talking about breaking them yesterday.

May try a rangi weld on this blade.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on November 19, 2009, 08:50:16 PM
Drove to work and back and to Autolign in between.  Then I jacked up the Cq... and then put it down again.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on November 19, 2009, 09:06:18 PM
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Now to let the immo reset and get it up the drive and i cant sleep easy
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on November 19, 2009, 09:20:41 PM
Yay, started it  ;D

In carport now
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on November 20, 2009, 07:48:48 PM
WTF, Dads Skoda has no 12v switched/accessory wire behind the headunit it looks like. Either that or it switches off after 5 mins(need to check that, but internet says i need to tap the fuse box)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on November 23, 2009, 06:25:58 PM
23/11/09


Dropped the rado at the panel shop this morning, gotta love my Dawoo courtesy car.



Cheers
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on November 23, 2009, 06:42:33 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on November 23, 2009, 06:55:15 PM
Quote from: JDVW on November 19, 2009, 08:04:31 PM
went to put gti caliper's and disks on the rat, only to discover the new pads are a couple mm to thick
technicaly i guess i didnt do anything to my VAG today...but i tryed  :D

They come in two sizes the brake pads do. Fat for a non vented disc and thinner for a vented disc.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on November 23, 2009, 07:37:27 PM
I remembered how nice my Bora is to drive, after getting out of the work Corolla (current shape) once again...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on November 23, 2009, 07:42:20 PM
Quote from: BB on November 23, 2009, 06:55:15 PM
They come in two sizes the brake pads do. Fat for a non vented disc and thinner for a vented disc.

Yea i bought the ones for vented discs, im guessing the man over the counter got the wrong box
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on November 23, 2009, 07:56:23 PM
Quote from: JDVW on November 23, 2009, 06:42:33 PM
;D
dude your golfs pretty warped hey! u left it in the sun abit :p
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on November 23, 2009, 09:23:20 PM
Mmmmm rear sway bar... ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on November 24, 2009, 07:40:52 AM
Cleaned it inside and also did the sills again, going to wash the outside today. Damn black cars. Will tidy up the roof racks and get out the old suit case/s and see how i can attach them.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on November 24, 2009, 08:56:57 AM
Quote from: AndyGti on November 23, 2009, 07:56:23 PM
dude your golfs pretty warped hey! u left it in the sun abit :p

haha yea its a mixture of the sun and a bent grill  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: therealvw on November 24, 2009, 01:04:03 PM
Stuck my VASK sticker in the rear window! Pics will follow sometime.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on November 24, 2009, 01:29:54 PM
things done to car in the past week:

- new rotors + pads
- cleaned wheels (ahh 5 spokes are so easy to clean)
- hand washed car
- vacummed interior and cleaned all the mats

next.. replace the control arm bushes myself
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on November 24, 2009, 04:32:43 PM
A new clutch,it's original and has done 268576... it  is SHAGGED!!!

And,new engine mounts and sump gasket next week,as well as passenger door paint and panel and couple of other "ugly" bits that I can't stand looking at the week after that

last week I had an engine flush,oil change ,new plugs and oil & air filters too...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on November 24, 2009, 04:36:13 PM
Just got the car back with decat downpipe fitted. Haven't driven over 50kph yet so no idea what difference it's made
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on November 24, 2009, 05:19:09 PM
limped to the mk2, pulled it out, found spiders and screamed like a girl, then found out the new wheels are 16x7 not 16x8 so was pretty pissed off. So I just reparked the car and went back inside
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on November 24, 2009, 05:31:30 PM
Quote from: slowburn on November 24, 2009, 04:32:43 PM
A new clutch,it's original and has done 268576... it  is SHAGGED!!!
Not bad :) Mine's up to 331000 and still feels like it's got plenty of meat left...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on November 24, 2009, 06:25:06 PM
Quote from: Alfashark on November 24, 2009, 05:31:30 PM
Not bad :) Mine's up to 331000 and still feels like it's got plenty of meat left...

jesus,feather foot!! nice bro
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: qta4 on November 24, 2009, 06:30:35 PM
Dismantled my booster and master cylinder , to rotate the booster, to have vacuum hole on the opposite side.

Just checking all is good with new pipes made to suit the MK4 cylinder that i fitted last week.

I spent about 3 hrs out in the shed, but don't tell the staff, they thought i had been out working.... >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on November 25, 2009, 10:05:04 PM
Rebadged (that's right REbadged) my Bora's boot lid today.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on November 25, 2009, 11:02:48 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on November 25, 2009, 10:05:04 PM
Rebadged (that's right REbadged) my Bora's boot lid today.
But why? debadged it looked mean
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on November 25, 2009, 11:18:42 PM
Quote from: Fizz on November 25, 2009, 11:02:48 PM
But why? debadged it looked mean

I had already bought the badges before someone suggested I leave them off... but I prefer it with them :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on November 26, 2009, 06:10:49 PM
Oil/filter.

Removed immo chip and stuck in an audi case, sorted new key blade.

Looked and roof racks and couldn't be bothered moving them onto the car  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on November 26, 2009, 09:40:43 PM
Washed and waxed mine tonight, spent over 3 hours doing it, kept going right up to the last 'wax off' :-\ ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SteveC on November 27, 2009, 09:45:44 AM

washed mine too, it was filthy after staying at a hotel in New Plymouth undergoing renovations, but it was a quick wash with a blow dry trip to the shops rather than towelling it dry!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on November 27, 2009, 11:54:47 AM
Quote from: rambo_005 on November 26, 2009, 09:40:43 PM
Washed and waxed mine tonight, spent over 3 hours doing it, kept going right up to the last 'wax off' :-\ ;)

3 hours is a mighty effort for a complete wax. I have helped my mate do his car (he's a worse perfectionist than me) and it takes all day with two of us at it!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on November 27, 2009, 05:35:16 PM

Eyed them longingly  ....   :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on November 27, 2009, 05:47:14 PM
washed the mk2 and mk3, mk2 will get a polish tomorrow for sunday:-)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on November 27, 2009, 07:46:37 PM
Today I waxed my VAG. Nice.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on November 29, 2009, 02:41:26 PM
i always like looking at your wax'd vag, sometimes i even enjoy watching you wax it
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on November 29, 2009, 03:05:26 PM
Fitted daytime running lights Mk2:

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Plugged in the STS and loaded a stage 2 map :D
Haven't had chance for much of a test drive yet.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Audi Life on November 29, 2009, 03:37:53 PM
Quote from: JDVW on November 29, 2009, 02:41:26 PM
sometimes i even enjoy watching you wax it

Same
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Verdamn on November 29, 2009, 03:46:24 PM
"Spot the Difference" almost finished !
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Post by: Verdamn on November 29, 2009, 03:48:14 PM
Prior !!!
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Post by: JDVW on November 29, 2009, 06:16:23 PM
thanks for your window flyer audio  :laugh: i liked the B*tch part
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on November 29, 2009, 06:50:39 PM
gave the throttle body a bit of a cleaning. Guys if you haven't already it's definitely worth doing as it gets pretty grimy with all the oil vapour. car feels a bit more responsive and revs seem 2 be a fair bit smoother 2.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTi101 on November 29, 2009, 07:57:40 PM
changed the spark plugs on the golf, hoping that this would stop the misfire, but it didnt. So I had to give in to the fact that it was indeed as I first thought, another coil pack failure  :'(

glad I changed the plugs though, looks like they havent been changed before, nice looking Audi branded plugs!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: goldb51.8T on November 30, 2009, 02:05:29 PM
Just washed off all the bugs and grime from our trip too Auckland, and now its raining  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Audi Life on November 30, 2009, 04:36:48 PM
Quote from: JDVW on November 29, 2009, 06:16:23 PM
thanks for your window flyer audio  :laugh: i liked the B*tch part

You're very welcome ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on December 02, 2009, 09:57:32 AM
fitted the TSW Imolas off the other VR6 :o i like it...

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gives it a totally different look
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 1.8t on December 02, 2009, 11:53:17 AM
I like it in a old school motorsport kind of look way.

I like those pug 406s in the dark green with the similar TSW 17s. Very period BTCC styling

I like a lot! :p
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on December 02, 2009, 12:43:06 PM
I REALLY like having a company car. 2 new Potenza 225/45x18's fitted this morning, plus wheel alignment ....... and it didn't cost me a cent. ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on December 02, 2009, 01:16:58 PM
Quote from: 1.8t on December 02, 2009, 11:53:17 AM
I like it in a old school motorsport kind of look way.

I like those pug 406s in the dark green with the similar TSW 17s. Very period BTCC styling

I like a lot! :p

I want some of those.  Pugs are 4x108 too so, almost straight swap onto type 89s!  offset should be about the same...
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Post by: halcyontom on December 02, 2009, 04:50:32 PM
Started stripping it down  ;D
The missus decided to let me keep it as a track hack for my xmas pressie
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on December 02, 2009, 05:51:30 PM
And of course you ALWAYS do as your missus says   >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SteveC on December 03, 2009, 12:26:48 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on December 02, 2009, 09:57:32 AM
fitted the TSW Imolas off the other VR6 :o i like it...


gives it a totally different look

I like it, looks more "grown up"  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on December 05, 2009, 07:33:53 PM
Well,


Today I cleaned my leather door cards and stripped down my spare Mk2 type indicators and swapped the small square switch over to my late Corrado indicators 92+ (same as MK3 Golf). I thought a bit of modernizing would be a nice touch to my Corrado.

I think the Corrado indicators are the same as Golf Mk2's  so there you go guys, I think the Mk3 Golf indicator and MFA stalks appear to be easy mod.

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Cheers
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Post by: RobClubley on December 05, 2009, 09:21:41 PM
Just went for a little drive to test out how the decat and STS feel - and OMG it's fast!
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Post by: coons on December 08, 2009, 05:52:35 PM
Polished and waxed whole car  :)

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Post by: rambo_005 on December 08, 2009, 07:13:07 PM
Do you want to do mine? :D

I got my windows tinted - 42% back and sides.
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Post by: Vag_Hag on December 08, 2009, 09:53:07 PM
Well,


While the Corrado is at the paint shop, got hold of my handles and finally fitted my laser cut strikers I got during my time in the UK. I'm going to miss the UK for its easy access to cool bespoke parts.

Glad to be rid of the pot tin OEM strikers, Veedub you still after them?


Cheers

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SteveC on December 09, 2009, 03:45:46 PM

drove to Whangarei and back, all for taking some photos

5 1/2 hours 7.9 l/100 slow coming back, a lot of 80 k wombling going on
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on December 09, 2009, 05:20:46 PM
did you go through mangawhai?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SteveC on December 09, 2009, 11:13:57 PM
it was a strictly work trip, get there,get back, no faffing around

except for the slight diversion to the Matakana Patisserie for some calzone
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on December 12, 2009, 09:27:48 AM
Those strikers look good hag! God they make some crapty bits factory don't they :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 12, 2009, 08:05:26 PM
Fitted OEM front mudflaps

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on December 13, 2009, 12:59:42 PM
your octavia estate gets mad props from me mr clubley- immaculate styling based on oem concepts, and every week youve done something else small
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on December 13, 2009, 02:00:35 PM
Well it is the bestest skoda in NZ!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on December 13, 2009, 04:44:01 PM
Took 1 down to the Auckland meet to see the boys 8) 8)

And

Lifted the head off the latest purchase ready for the replacement head & new head gasket ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 13, 2009, 08:41:33 PM
Quote from: chis on December 13, 2009, 12:59:42 PM
your octavia estate gets mad props from me mr clubley- immaculate styling based on oem concepts, and every week youve done something else small
Thanks :D
Quote from: BB on December 13, 2009, 02:00:35 PM
Well it is the bestest skoda in NZ!
It certainly is!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SteveC on December 14, 2009, 12:44:18 PM

aren't mudflaps a bit pipe and slippers, Mr Clubley?   ;) :D ;D >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 14, 2009, 01:06:35 PM
No they help keep the doors shiny!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on December 14, 2009, 01:17:58 PM
Picked its lock for fun  ;)
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Post by: GTi 5 on December 14, 2009, 01:35:32 PM
Spit and polished for Sundays meet and of course woke up this morning to......RAIN.....  >:( >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on December 17, 2009, 11:48:34 AM
did some more sanding to create rust  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on December 17, 2009, 12:02:53 PM
fitted a toddler's car seat last night to the golf  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on December 17, 2009, 12:34:46 PM
Oil change and filter
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on December 17, 2009, 02:05:28 PM
Quote from: JDVW on December 17, 2009, 11:48:34 AM
did some more sanding to create rust  :)

Should've got a fiat.  Wouldn't have to make all that effort. ;) ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on December 17, 2009, 04:01:54 PM
Quote from: 5-pot on December 17, 2009, 02:05:28 PM
Should've got a fiat.  Wouldn't have to make all that effort. ;) ;D

haha i nearly got a alfa instead of these golfs i here there just as bad in the rot department  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: redvr6 on December 18, 2009, 05:59:33 AM
New wiper blades ;), new front fog light ;), new rear shock ;) and a nail out of each rear tyre ??? All WoF failures - even the tyres. Mising fog light been through at least 3 previous WoFs at same place. VTNZ = ???????
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Kman on December 18, 2009, 09:59:54 AM
two new brake bulbs, and did the dogbone mount.... fantastic mod, easy to do thanks to the instructions on here, and has made a noticable difference to the shifts.
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Post by: JDVW on December 18, 2009, 02:54:38 PM
got bored and put my old duck bill on the rat
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Post by: Pushbutton_auto on December 19, 2009, 03:46:38 PM
Worked its white butt off, tractor, bulldozer, trailer hauler,  grunt machine  .....  :)


then unshackled it and let loose a little on the central park raceway.  :angel:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on December 20, 2009, 08:57:01 PM
Head gasket replaced on latest addition, back up & running great, just flushing the crap oil through now, & gave it a good clean
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on December 20, 2009, 09:58:51 PM
cut open the chassis in the passenger foot well and re-welded in the nut that was free spining inside the chassis WOW what a difference feels so normal now! Fitted new door pockets and center console and got aftermarket temp gauge working
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on December 21, 2009, 07:01:40 PM
Today ,



Picked up my corrado from the Panel Shop and drove around around the corner to my mechanic to sort out some teething issues regarding ignition switch, fit new late corrado steering and stalks and adjust hand brake.. Hopefully I should have a fully legit cruiser tomorrow. After New Years I'll fit my leather door cards and maybe late Jan I'll fit my G60 Brakes and Bilsteins. That'll be it I think, I gotta think about how I'm going to buy my first house next year as well as pay for part time study towards my engineering degree.




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Post by: SOFTLAD on December 21, 2009, 07:14:10 PM
Bugger!!!
completely knackered an electric window switch trying to fix it ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on December 21, 2009, 07:21:03 PM
I pulled the spotlights out of my bumper and replaced them with better items, mostly becuase i realised my warrant ran out and the spots didnt work. woooopsies.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on December 21, 2009, 10:10:09 PM
I think i broke my ESP  :'(, will find out when i scan it in the morning.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on December 21, 2009, 10:47:05 PM
Quote from: Vag_Hag on December 21, 2009, 07:01:40 PM
Today ,



Picked up my corrado from the Panel Shop and drove around around the corner to my mechanic to sort out some teething issues regarding ignition switch, fit new late corrado steering and stalks and adjust hand brake.. Hopefully I should have a fully legit cruiser tomorrow. After New Years I'll fit my leather door cards and maybe late Jan I'll fit my G60 Brakes and Bilsteins. That'll be it I think, I gotta think about how I'm going to buy my first house next year as well as pay for part time study towards my engineering degree.

Looking good!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on December 21, 2009, 11:43:59 PM
Quote from: Vag_Hag on December 21, 2009, 07:01:40 PM
Today ,



Picked up my corrado from the Panel Shop and drove around around the corner to my mechanic to sort out some teething issues regarding ignition switch, fit new late corrado steering and stalks and adjust hand brake.. Hopefully I should have a fully legit cruiser tomorrow. After New Years I'll fit my leather door cards and maybe late Jan I'll fit my G60 Brakes and Bilsteins. That'll be it I think, I gotta think about how I'm going to buy my first house next year as well as pay for part time study towards my engineering degree.




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Good to see that car getting the treatment it deserved! Get a German plate for it ;)  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on December 22, 2009, 03:13:49 PM
Cheers,


Yeah its looking mean, how much for a german plate these days?


Ray
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Dubious on December 23, 2009, 03:57:25 PM
Today I did all the paperwork to obtain Vehicle Import Approval to ship the Bora to Oz.  What a nightmare!  Along with all the forms and a $50 cheque, I had to photocopy all 48 pages of both of my passports, prepare a statement of travel outlining every trip I've taken outside NZ since I've owned the car, provide rego and purchase documents, bank statements, a letter from my ex-landlord, a letter confirming employment in Aus, evidence I've applied for a tax file number and an Australian drivers licence, and a hair sample.

Talk about tedious bureaucratic nonsense!  I have a feeling this is going to be the start of a long, drawn out process whilst they umm and ahh and request more paperwork.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTi 5 on December 23, 2009, 04:39:55 PM
Fitted a torque arm mount insert from APR
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: John Stone on December 23, 2009, 06:06:25 PM
On the urq - Fitted a third rear exhaust hanger (in the last year!) and took the rear wheels off to check how well the pads are lasting....good they are too 8)

John
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on December 24, 2009, 08:23:17 PM
Picked up car from Mechanic, and it cost $745!!!!!  just for reverse switch/ignition switch, starter motor reconditioning, fitting new stalks and steering wheel as shown in pics below and of course W.O.F.

Drove home safely thru the Xmas traffic and got new 6month rego and filled her up. Got home and fitted late Corrado Grille, (some of you have seen the demo fit a while ago in a previous posting) and my aftermarket tinted headlight poly carbonate covers.

Also fitted my 10 quid parcel tray, handbrake leather gaiter ,OEM gearknob  and my Lupo Gti Wipers, the wipers actually work well except my wiper motor is noise like an anglia.

Thats it for the mean time, I'll try fit my leather cards in the New Year as well as save for some Euro plates.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on December 29, 2009, 10:35:54 PM
New pads and rotors fitted today. But the extra thickness of it all caused rubbing issues with the calipers/wheels. 2 hours worth of grinding/cursing later...

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on December 29, 2009, 11:15:21 PM
Sweet, weight reduction! ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on December 29, 2009, 11:49:32 PM
Quote from: Vag_Hag on December 24, 2009, 08:23:17 PM
Picked up car from Mechanic, and it cost $745!!!!!  just for reverse switch/ignition switch, starter motor reconditioning, fitting new stalks and steering wheel as shown in pics below and of course W.O.F.

Drove home safely thru the Xmas traffic and got new 6month rego and filled her up. Got home and fitted late Corrado Grille, (some of you have seen the demo fit a while ago in a previous posting) and my aftermarket tinted headlight poly carbonate covers.

Also fitted my 10 quid parcel tray, handbrake leather gaiter ,OEM gearknob  and my Lupo Gti Wipers, the wipers actually work well except my wiper motor is noise like an anglia.

Thats it for the mean time, I'll try fit my leather cards in the New Year as well as save for some Euro plates.

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i want a corrado  :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: phil on December 30, 2009, 06:38:32 PM
Well today I put my original old skool black plates on after being hauled up by the long arm of the law for my 'illegal' plates for the 2nd time in as many months today.

Have escaped a fine both occasions but have decided the risk is no longer worth it for as long as the car is a daily hack at least.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: vag_nutter on December 30, 2009, 07:26:47 PM
Quote from: tyz-fly on December 29, 2009, 11:49:32 PM


i want a corrado  :(

Theres a 16v one on trademe
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on December 30, 2009, 08:07:38 PM
cleaned the exterior of the audi and cleaned the interior of the golf  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Angle on December 30, 2009, 10:19:58 PM
Quote from: phil on December 30, 2009, 06:38:32 PM
Well today I put my original old skool black plates on after being hauled up by the long arm of the law for my 'illegal' plates for the 2nd time in as many months today.

Have escaped a fine both occasions but have decided the risk is no longer worth it for as long as the car is a daily hack at least.

I prefer the black plates over European - authentic. I cursed my VW today - gets a bath tomorrow (time permitting).
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on January 01, 2010, 06:39:05 PM
After couple hours milling around at the beach with mates, managed to put the first of my leather door cards into the Corrado. I love the plush upmarket feel of leather over the economy class cloth door cards.

With luck I should be able to finish the remaining three tomorrow.

Cheers
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on January 01, 2010, 11:39:51 PM
Made my mk2 a quick shift gear selector with a couple of spare selector brackets
http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed/Campingart/jettatech/modshifter/index.htm (http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed/Campingart/jettatech/modshifter/index.htm)
works really well, but I think I put it back on 1 spline out as 5th is a little difficult at the moment, will tweak a little tommorrow
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: goldb51.8T on January 02, 2010, 04:09:18 AM
Another oil and filter/air filter change today, man Ive had the thing ten months and thats now 20,000 kms Ive put on her!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SteveC on January 03, 2010, 03:38:56 PM
vacuumed out and washed the wife's shopping trolley (Polo), took off the number plate surrounds GT European put on when we took it in a couple of years ago to have a fault checked while in Welly for a few days
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 03, 2010, 06:49:34 PM
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Clay bar'd and waxed her few days ago, put D plates back on 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on January 03, 2010, 08:55:30 PM
Looks like you got a great finish on it. What wax did you use?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on January 03, 2010, 10:10:48 PM
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Gave Stephs a clean aswell, just waiting on some decent wheels to turn up
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 04, 2010, 12:35:43 AM
Quote from: brian245 on January 03, 2010, 08:55:30 PM
Looks like you got a great finish on it. What wax did you use?
mothers cleaner wax then a coat of carnuba gold next week...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on January 04, 2010, 12:43:55 AM
looks awesome Ash!  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on January 07, 2010, 08:40:48 PM
After tea tonight managed put on 2nd of my leather cards, this time the drivers door. Now I forward to getting some decent 6 inch components.
I'll do the others and maybe my upgraded lighting loom when I have some time.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on January 07, 2010, 09:10:06 PM
fitted new arch trims and side sills and also fitted my new 16v front lip :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Period_Correct_ on January 07, 2010, 10:12:03 PM
cleaned the ITBs...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: typ53 on January 07, 2010, 11:51:43 PM
Started in on removing the cylinder heads on my dead 100 2.8 (blown head gasket)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: halcyontom on January 08, 2010, 05:25:17 PM
Stripped of waste plastic, carpet, sound deadning, parcel tray and sterio, measured engine bay for transplant of... its a secret
Anyone want interior naff for a mk2 golf on the cheap/ free? will get around to posting whats up for grabs as soon as I decide whats worth keeping
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: vag_nutter on January 08, 2010, 05:26:13 PM
Quote from: halcyontom on January 08, 2010, 05:25:17 PM
Stripped of waste plastic, carpet, sound deadning, parcel tray and sterio, measured engine bay for transplant of... its a secret
Anyone want interior naff for a mk2 golf on the cheap/ free? will get around to posting whats up for grabs as soon as I decide whats worth keeping

Was it a 3door? I need the kick panels
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on January 10, 2010, 02:52:12 PM
Quote from: chis on January 10, 2010, 02:45:35 PM
stripped out, track rubber on, bled, oiled and cleaned

track ready!
;D

Chris i think we should have a race down the straight at HD :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on January 10, 2010, 03:01:54 PM
Just did the 3rd trip to the tip with a load of gib in the back.  3 trips and a total of around 300 kg's of gib.

The RS4 is holding up well as a daily driver

:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on January 10, 2010, 03:34:15 PM
whats gib?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on January 10, 2010, 03:39:01 PM
Quote from: tyz-fly on January 10, 2010, 03:34:15 PM
whats gib?

Gib board... the plaster board on the walls of your house.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on January 10, 2010, 03:51:43 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on January 10, 2010, 03:39:01 PM
Gib board... the plaster board on the walls of your house.

yup

I'm re-lining the internal walls of our house with noise bats and noise line gib.  Have already done the external facing ones with pink bats and noise line so decided a year on that I should inflict more pain on myself and do the internals for sound.

1 kid in the house already and another on it's way. things are only going to get louder!

:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on January 10, 2010, 04:23:16 PM
Quote from: tyz-fly on January 10, 2010, 02:52:12 PM
Chris i think we should have a race down the straight at HD :)

the straight?  mate if i wanted to race on the straight id go to the drags!  track days are for the track  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: halcyontom on January 10, 2010, 06:29:01 PM
Quote from: vag_nutter on January 08, 2010, 05:26:13 PM
Was it a 3door? I need the kick panels

yup 3 door
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on January 10, 2010, 08:45:36 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on January 10, 2010, 03:39:01 PM
Gib board... the plaster board on the walls of your house.

ohhhhh, probably should know that haha

Quote from: chis on January 10, 2010, 04:23:16 PM
the straight?  mate if i wanted to race on the straight id go to the drags!  track days are for the track  ;)

ok we can do a lap time race, but im hopeless around the corners so straights will be catch up time ;D


hey John is it ok if i bring more than one car? i guess i did pay for steph and i so we can bring a car right?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on January 12, 2010, 05:51:54 PM
Installed Laser Star laser jammers in the wagon at last!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on January 13, 2010, 07:23:06 PM
today while drive the mk2 home, the exhaust snapped in half right underneath my seat, so i now have a good headache and the loudest most backfiring car on vask
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on January 13, 2010, 08:32:48 PM
Quote from: tyz-fly on January 13, 2010, 07:23:06 PM
today while drive the mk2 home, the exhaust snapped in half right underneath my seat, so i now have a good headache and the loudest most backfiring car on vask
wouldn't this qualify as "What Happined to your VAG today?"
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on January 13, 2010, 09:07:28 PM
done some wof repairs on the vr6 today....decided to pull the plugs out,to find they are at a embaresing 3mm gap  :o
hardly any electrode left.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on January 16, 2010, 06:06:24 PM
Ripped my bumper of to fix some imperfections and stone chips and thought of the blanks that fit in the bumper and did something to it and the indicators, im going to put LEDs daytime running lights in the clear strip and maybe leds to light up the amber parts when the indicators are flashing they will flash with, here is a sneak peak  ;D looks oem....thanks to spraypainter for doing an awesome job to mix and spray them to match the amber of the flasher
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: jettamaniac on January 16, 2010, 08:16:56 PM
got warrant on thursday, now running black 15" steelies, much more comfortable ride than 40 profiles
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: typ53 on January 16, 2010, 09:18:14 PM
Reinstalled the heads on the V6 Audi today, a few rats and mice to take care of tomorrow and the Sofa will be back on the road again.

Fecking dipstick (me) forgot to re-install the oil dipstick tube before lining up the head and it's proving difficult to get back in - hopefully it doesn't mean removing the exhaust manifold again, but at this point it looks likely, sod it all.

Just cam timing, coolant flush and an oil change to go now.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on January 29, 2010, 09:46:14 PM
After work today I changed my Heater Scuttle 'Foliage Cover' Seal after noticing wet carpet syndrome not long after picking up the Corrado last year. Apparently the seals on the foliage cover perish, especially for a 20 yo car. Now good as new and got some aftermarket filtration in the name of Jetex.

It was long and tedious but managed to vac out all leaves and dust, and wet rag all the grime around the tract area but it was worth while.


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on January 30, 2010, 08:12:34 AM
Golf is all cleaned up and sitting at the 4's and rotary Nats Show and Shine  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on January 30, 2010, 04:18:44 PM
Replaced instrument bulbs in the S6 so now I can actually see the LCD computer display. Didn't get enough replacement bulbs though  >:(

Ambient temp bulb also needed replacing but this required some desoldering to get the old one out of the circuit board. A rebore of the holes to fit a replacement found at Dick Smith. It's a miracle the thing thing still works after my hacking around. Good result though even if the ambient temp reading seems inaccurate.

So a half hour job has turned into a half day job and the raised eyebrows and shaking head from she who must be obeyed.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on January 30, 2010, 04:24:51 PM
Swore at it  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on January 30, 2010, 10:22:23 PM
sat around it talking smack all day, then drove it home very quickly chasing a 32 coupe and a primera lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 31, 2010, 09:36:06 AM
Quick wash, very quick polish then off to the dyno :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: jettamaniac on January 31, 2010, 10:57:29 AM
washed it ready for the chch meet this afternoon, hopefully a bigger turn out than last time
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: robh on January 31, 2010, 11:33:08 AM
Quote from: Vag_Hag on January 29, 2010, 09:46:14 PM
After work today I changed my Heater Scuttle 'Foliage Cover' Seal after noticing wet carpet syndrome not long after picking up the Corrado last year. Apparently the seals on the foliage cover perish, especially for a 20 yo car. Now good as new and got some aftermarket filtration in the name of Jetex.

It was long and tedious but managed to vac out all leaves and dust, and wet rag all the grime around the tract area but it was worth while.

That's really neat, so it acts like a particle filter and stops the small dust getting sucked in unlike the original?  Where did you get it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on January 31, 2010, 11:34:27 AM
Quote from: robh on January 31, 2010, 11:33:08 AM
That's really neat, so it acts like a particle filter and stops the small dust getting sucked in unlike the original?  Where did you get it?

Does look good - I am also interested in where to get one from?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on January 31, 2010, 01:24:45 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on January 31, 2010, 11:34:27 AM
Does look good - I am also interested in where to get one from?


Cheers, I obtained all the bits when I was working in the UK, refer to link below:


http://wiki.the-corrado.net/changing_heater_scuttle_foliage_cover_seal.html


Cheers
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nate on February 02, 2010, 07:31:32 PM
i fitted a new LF door handle. which promptly broke.  :-\

luckily i got it local, (volksworld) instead of getting it shipped from platinum in auckland, so i'll be back in there tomorrow to try and get another one, or get my money back.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on February 02, 2010, 07:53:33 PM
Maybe try mk3 handles, they seem (slightly) more robust. Or look for porsche 944 ones for the ultimate cool 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on February 02, 2010, 09:15:10 PM
Finally completed a mono wiper conversion.
After following a link on a forum that didn't work, by extending the rotor arm, realising my welding is crap, getting minor welding flash & a face full of metal filings after a freak gust of wind, ending up at A&E at 3am Sunday morn for an eye flush with local anaesthetic. :o :o
Ended up modifying a Citroen ZX wiper mechanism to suit, which I had got in the first place for the conversion
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on February 03, 2010, 09:38:59 AM
Pulled the front off the A8 engine to replace belts, rollers, waterpump etc.  The cambelt is 2.4m long!  Skipping rope anyone??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on February 04, 2010, 05:05:41 PM
put gti brakes on the rat  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VW Imposter on February 04, 2010, 10:11:50 PM
Vento lost its engine.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on February 04, 2010, 10:59:10 PM
Quote from: wilco on February 03, 2010, 09:38:59 AM
Pulled the front off the A8 engine to replace belts, rollers, waterpump etc.  The cambelt is 2.4m long!  Skipping rope anyone??

Damn me! that's insane!  do they co$t much? 
or should i not ask that?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on February 05, 2010, 07:53:28 AM
Quote from: GTI's on February 04, 2010, 10:59:10 PM
Damn me! that's insane!  do they co$t much? 
or should i not ask that?

Correct, you should not ask.  At least in a medium where a trail is left.  :-X
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 05, 2010, 04:53:25 PM
Just fitted my Forge Short Shifter:

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nate on February 05, 2010, 05:55:41 PM
Quote from: deedub on February 02, 2010, 07:53:33 PM
Maybe try mk3 handles, they seem (slightly) more robust. Or look for porsche 944 ones for the ultimate cool 8)

will they fit? and if so, do you have a pair?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on February 05, 2010, 06:02:05 PM
I thought they looked the same, so just had a go - they kind of fit but don't have the outside screw and the linkage is a bit different  so sorry, you'll have to get standard mk2 ones. Did Volksworld help you out?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Far4ngn on February 05, 2010, 09:35:53 PM
Trying to get bumpers from grey to black....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on February 06, 2010, 01:37:45 AM
Quote from: Far4ngn on February 05, 2010, 09:35:53 PM
Trying to get bumpers from grey to black....

Slightly warmed peanut oil........... sweeet and costs around 50c to do entire golf!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on February 06, 2010, 01:41:10 AM
Changed the cam belt, water pump, tensioner and accessory belt on the gf's recently purchased polo. sweeeet! also found it has been lowered on bilsteins always thought is was heaps lower than most polo's I have seen. Nice 2 door action!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTi 5 on February 08, 2010, 12:15:46 PM
A sad day, had to trade the GTi.  :( :( :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on February 08, 2010, 12:25:46 PM
looking for mobile paintless dent removers cause I stood on my car and left a nice dent....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HandsomeDan on February 08, 2010, 04:19:11 PM
Quote from: weta.worker on February 08, 2010, 12:25:46 PM
looking for mobile paintless dent removers cause I stood on my car and left a nice dent....
You'd have to be the 1st person I have ever heard of that deliberately stood on their OWN RS4.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on February 08, 2010, 05:17:04 PM
Quote from: jasoncordelle on February 08, 2010, 04:19:11 PM
You'd have to be the 1st person I have ever heard of that deliberately stood on their OWN RS4.

I'm a 'special' guy...

some would say a re'tard.

but yeah.  my son's helium balloon was floating away and we all panic'd to get it.  So I just used the side of the car to jump up onto the fence to get the balloon before it gained too much height.

not quick enough though.  the balloon just waved goodbye.  but I did get a nice dent for my troubles.  hopefully the mobile dent people will get back to me and they can sort it.

:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on February 08, 2010, 06:29:19 PM
he ain't as "special" as sounds.... nah jokes, he's a smart guy really
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on February 09, 2010, 05:52:45 PM
 :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: vag_nutter on February 09, 2010, 06:30:31 PM
What did you do with the front?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on February 09, 2010, 07:38:41 PM
Quote from: vag_nutter on February 09, 2010, 06:30:31 PM
What did you do with the front?

I would assume rust repairs judging by the welding going on
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on February 09, 2010, 07:41:01 PM
Quote from: tyz-fly on February 09, 2010, 07:38:41 PM
I would assume rust repairs judging by the welding going on

That's the gas axe tyz  :D Had a wee accident so had to take it off and am replacing
with the front off the green gti
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on February 09, 2010, 07:45:28 PM
Quote from: JDVW on February 09, 2010, 07:41:01 PM
That's the gas axe tyz  :D Had a wee accident so had to take it off and am replacing
with the front off the green gti

Indeed it is! so is the green gti a parts car now?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on February 09, 2010, 07:56:42 PM
yea i got rid of the shell ages ago it had been crashed and rolled. the whole roof was bog
and none of the doors and boot lined up.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on February 10, 2010, 09:21:17 PM
looks like a mk2 now!
Shame it can't be bolt on!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: vag_nutter on February 10, 2010, 09:22:23 PM
Quote from: JDVW on February 09, 2010, 07:41:01 PM
That's the gas axe tyz  :D Had a wee accident so had to take it off and am replacing
with the front off the green gti

Is it completely damned? I want to put a golf front on my jetta
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on February 11, 2010, 08:03:56 AM
its completley stuffed sorry
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 13, 2010, 03:39:11 PM
N249 system removed:

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Throttle body cleaned and reset.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on February 13, 2010, 04:02:06 PM
n249??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 13, 2010, 04:52:53 PM
Quote from: AndyGti on February 13, 2010, 04:02:06 PM
n249??

It allows the ECU to open the DV when it wants rather than letting it be mechanically activated. Removing it can smooth out acceleration and make the car feel better apparently - especially on remapped cars.

We'll see! :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on February 13, 2010, 08:44:41 PM
Started it....  ;D

After 2 months sitting...... it started first go.... 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on February 13, 2010, 09:14:11 PM
put a ring on its finger..... oh wait thats not my vag :p
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on February 13, 2010, 10:14:48 PM
really andy?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on February 13, 2010, 10:19:07 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on February 13, 2010, 11:10:12 PM
Quote from: AndyGti on February 13, 2010, 09:14:11 PM
put a ring on its finger..... oh wait thats not my vag :p

FOOL!!!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SteveC on February 14, 2010, 04:02:24 PM
Quote from: AndyGti on February 13, 2010, 09:14:11 PM
put a ring on its finger..... oh wait thats not my vag :p

good move! congrats
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on February 14, 2010, 04:17:13 PM
you sly dog andy!
congratulations!
valentine and all
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ----- on February 14, 2010, 06:36:53 PM
not quite today, fitted a new locking mechanism after i found the bonnet wouldnt open after fitting the FMIC

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on February 15, 2010, 09:09:25 PM
New clutch in the MK2 20v cleaned out turbo oil lines checked turbo.
Undid a down pipe nut to see if it would  ;) put some more nickel anti seize on them and tightened.
Had the paint less dent man around the other day and will have the roof and bonnet sprayed in the next few weeks.
Drove it home, Clutch feels good and meaty!

poo will be running next few days.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on February 15, 2010, 10:15:30 PM
Quote from: GTI's on February 15, 2010, 09:09:25 PM

poo will be running next few days.


Feeding it more curry eh?  Whoooo-weeee.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KiwiC4S on February 16, 2010, 10:37:42 AM
Had half the left side scraped by some arsehole who decided he wouldn't let me merge this mornining, and then drove into my leg as I was writing down his plate. Matter now with the cops. >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Simon MkII on February 16, 2010, 11:44:51 AM
Drove in to your leg??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KiwiC4S on February 16, 2010, 12:29:12 PM
Yup, I ended up sitting on his bonnet and got off pretty quick - no damage to me. He didn't stop to check though or to check vehicle damage.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on February 18, 2010, 07:08:32 PM
Quote from: KiwiA4 on February 16, 2010, 12:29:12 PM
Yup, I ended up sitting on his bonnet and got off pretty quick - no damage to me. He didn't stop to check though or to check vehicle damage.



:o bloody hell!!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 20, 2010, 01:28:20 PM
Changed the O2 sensor - hopefully that will cure my CEL.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4013%2F4371002689_5920c7fb33.jpg&hash=ae6656eb6da99d30dd3e9fca099284b1f8b3c379)
Also made some ramps so I can use my ramps!!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on February 20, 2010, 07:17:52 PM
Ran a wire from the dash cluster to the CCM so that it knows when the bonnet is opened and can set the alarm off 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on February 21, 2010, 09:19:59 PM
Change of oil, oil filter, air filter, plugs, fuel filter...running nicely. Next job, the brakes.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 06 GTi on February 22, 2010, 08:02:54 AM
Tried on the 16" merc rims with Potenza RE-01R's.  Still breaking traction in 2nd but at least they are trying to grip the road (with intensely high screeching).  Will try bringing pressure down to 25 then 20psi.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Benni.B on February 22, 2010, 05:39:40 PM
i just replaced the plastick ball shifter in my mk2,short shift kit new plugs and new dizzy cap and rotor also got a autotech adjustable cam gear,270cam to go in when i get some knew lifters.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on February 22, 2010, 06:28:10 PM
new 14" barum tyre,aligned,rotated and balanced all round and an oil change with new filter,and cleaned up the plugs. ready for my roady around the east cape on my way to the pixies in AK  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on February 26, 2010, 02:37:45 PM
failed a wof
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 26, 2010, 02:48:56 PM
Quote from: JDVW on February 26, 2010, 02:37:45 PM
failed a wof

Oops :(

Fitted my 4 BAR FPR
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on February 26, 2010, 02:59:16 PM
Left mine in the garage and went by MG as was such a magnificent day
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on February 26, 2010, 03:35:08 PM
Quote from: JDVW on February 26, 2010, 02:37:45 PM
failed a wof

What, because of rust? :D ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: timmay on February 26, 2010, 03:41:30 PM
Fitted Rantons dog-bone transmission mount yesterday. Man what a difference! Sloppy-ness gone
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on February 26, 2010, 04:28:52 PM
started looking for 16V badges
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on February 26, 2010, 04:35:51 PM
Quote from: chis on February 26, 2010, 04:28:52 PM
started looking for 16V badges

Nice  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on February 26, 2010, 07:20:36 PM
Quote from: timmay on February 26, 2010, 03:41:30 PM
Fitted Rantons dog-bone transmission mount yesterday. Man what a difference! Sloppy-ness gone
wait till u get the gearbox linkage bushes!  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on February 26, 2010, 09:59:34 PM
Quote from: chis on February 26, 2010, 04:28:52 PM
started looking for 16V badges

back the truck up!!! WHAT!?!

p.s some basard stole mine at 4 and rotry nats!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on February 26, 2010, 10:16:38 PM
Quote from: chis on February 26, 2010, 04:28:52 PM
started looking for 16V badges
come again!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on February 26, 2010, 10:20:26 PM
Bought Halo Projector Headlights, Porsche twists and some anti theft VW Valve caps. Now to Wait and see how long they take to arrive ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on February 26, 2010, 11:55:19 PM
Quote from: AndyGti on February 26, 2010, 09:59:34 PM
back the truck up!!! WHAT!?!

p.s some basard stole mine at 4 and rotry nats!!!

That sucks big time they are getting hard to get hold of!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on February 27, 2010, 08:09:16 AM
Quote from: captncrash on February 26, 2010, 11:55:19 PM
That sucks big time they are getting hard to get hold of!

not happy aye it was a mint gti 16v front grill one
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 27, 2010, 08:14:14 AM
Do Awesome do the one you need?
http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/section.php?xSec=116&xPage=1
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on February 27, 2010, 06:50:28 PM
During the week; All speakers replaced. Much, much better. Thanks Hennie for your help both supplying and helping me through installing them, I'm sure it got tedious at times ;)

Today; Drilled Airbox / Swiss Cheese Mod

It's interesting for sure, a whole heap of induction noise ;D

I'm sure I'll get sick of it eventually and swap bases around, but we'll see.

At first I was a little unsure of exactly what I should be doing and where, but with a wee diagram from Cameron, it was sussed. If anyone else with as little knowledge as myself finds themselves wanting to do this mod, I took pictures as I went, so flick me a pm and I'll send them along :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on February 27, 2010, 09:12:28 PM
Today,


Finally finished the last of my door cards, did a mission on cleaning the interior so it's all good now.


Ray
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on February 28, 2010, 06:55:31 PM
Installed short shifter although can't adjust more that stock through physical restrictions in the shift area. Still heaps improved though. Started on brake rotors and pads but then threw my toys out of the cot in frustration. Put old back on and kicked myself for the wasted hours and not going out in the boat on a perfect day.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: qta4 on February 28, 2010, 07:02:08 PM
Who supplied your hort shifter kit Scott, and how come the brakes caused frustration?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on February 28, 2010, 09:59:59 PM
Quote from: qta4 on February 28, 2010, 07:02:08 PM
Who supplied your hort shifter kit Scott, and how come the brakes caused frustration?

+1 re the brake frustration :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on February 28, 2010, 10:53:55 PM
Quote from: qta4 on February 28, 2010, 07:02:08 PM
Who supplied your hort shifter kit Scott, and how come the brakes caused frustration?

Shortshifter 034 Motorsport.

Brakes, couldn't figure out how to get the front outer pads on. Didn't seem to be anyway of widening the caliper to give enough width. It is a different setup to ones done in the past on the 200 and Passat. There is a rubber boot on the outer part but I peeled it back and sure doesn't look like it is supposed to move. It's probably something very simple.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on March 01, 2010, 04:51:01 PM
You need to put a pic up of the calipers Scott. It will be simple.
Also make sure there is not a economy pad for a solid disc, not a vented one.

  The golfs have a different thickness pad for the solid discs as to the vented ones.

What car is it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on March 01, 2010, 05:03:17 PM
Quote from: OOOO on February 28, 2010, 10:53:55 PM

Brakes, couldn't figure out how to get the front outer pads on. Didn't seem to be anyway of widening the caliper to give enough width. It is a different setup to ones done in the past on the 200 and Passat. There is a rubber boot on the outer part but I peeled it back and sure doesn't look like it is supposed to move. It's probably something very simple.

Hmmm, they're not UFO's are they... I reckon the 4-pot Brembos should alleviate your frustrations.  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on March 01, 2010, 05:49:33 PM
Quote from: wilco on March 01, 2010, 05:03:17 PM
Hmmm, they're not UFO's are they... I reckon the 4-pot Brembos should alleviate your frustrations.  >:D

At the moment they are MOFO brakes. Please don't tempt me with the brembos that no doubt weigh a fraction of the existing.



Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on March 01, 2010, 05:58:33 PM
Those look distinctly like A8 front calipers??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on March 01, 2010, 06:11:18 PM
Quote from: 5-pot on March 01, 2010, 05:58:33 PM
Those look distinctly like A8 front calipers??

I think you are right. A8 caliper part is 4D0615107 and S6 is 4A0615107...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on March 01, 2010, 07:03:04 PM
Huh.  Well, I've changed dad's pads for him and I didn't have any issues with pads not going in.  I just used some leverage on the rotor hat and inner edge of the outer caliper carrier to compress the pistons.  (crude, I know but it worked)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on March 03, 2010, 09:19:02 AM
You do know to push the pistons back dont you Scott? :P
It looks a bit like there are two pad types available......tho Im sure the S6 or A8 wouldn't have a non vented optionwould they?
Maybe its just the shims, or a non wired pad.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on March 03, 2010, 09:54:47 AM
nah from what i've read they all came with vented rotors.  I put the pads in from the outside though.  They just slide into place and i had ample room with the rotor in situ.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on March 03, 2010, 04:21:45 PM
replaced front wheel bearings and then got a wof  ;D now to put the rusty headlight and cracked tail light back on
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on March 04, 2010, 10:44:04 AM
Just ticked over 100K on the odo  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on March 04, 2010, 06:05:24 PM
pics of what i did today in the rat thread  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on March 04, 2010, 07:12:13 PM
took the head off my red kr and took it down to franklin engineering services[trying to find the source of noise i dont like] cheers gti's and timmy hard.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: vag_nutter on March 04, 2010, 09:25:06 PM
Pulled front left and rear left hubs off to do wheels bearings and also the rear left half shaft to do a cv boot tomorrow on my 80 quattro, bloody price of the wheel bearings has gone up since I last did one, now they are $107 +gst :-X
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 06, 2010, 05:34:55 PM
Washed and oiled the K&N in the RS2.

Dirty:

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on March 06, 2010, 06:20:29 PM
Stripped some of the front off my VR6 parts car ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 06, 2010, 06:58:41 PM
Rewired my DRLs and gauges properly - I cheated and wired them to the stereo switched live before.

Swapped over my front and rear O2 sensors to hopefully get rid of the CEL I have.

Scratched the bumper on a rock reversing out of my garage, then kerbed a back wheel parallel parking. FAIL
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 06, 2010, 09:01:19 PM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on March 06, 2010, 10:32:29 PM
that hurts!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on March 07, 2010, 12:53:46 AM
Bugger!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on March 07, 2010, 11:05:45 AM
Ouch.



I took mine down to WashWorld for a  major hose down. Taking it for a warrant this week. Needed to clean the powersteering hoses etc. (I have a leaky seal).
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on March 07, 2010, 11:38:10 AM
Give that car a plaster somebody!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on March 07, 2010, 03:00:29 PM

I find the rock guilty based on the blood evidence ...  :police:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on March 07, 2010, 03:34:06 PM
Quote from: Pushbutton_auto on March 07, 2010, 03:00:29 PM
I find the rock guilty based on the blood evidence ...  :police:

Open and shut case  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: vag_nutter on March 07, 2010, 03:43:20 PM
Just replaced the 2 engine mounts on the 90 quattro
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 07, 2010, 04:23:48 PM
Quote from: Pushbutton_auto on March 07, 2010, 03:00:29 PM
I find the rock guilty based on the blood evidence ...  :police:

:D

Took the ARB bushes off, removed the creaky plastic sleeves from the bar, refitted bushes.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on March 07, 2010, 05:43:15 PM
Tell us it was the other half driving at the time :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 07, 2010, 06:47:37 PM
Quote from: charles on March 07, 2010, 05:43:15 PM
Tell us it was the other half driving at the time :'(

Nope - completly my fault. Blonde moment x 2!
The Mrs doesn't drive!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on March 07, 2010, 08:22:17 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on March 07, 2010, 06:47:37 PM
Nope - completly my fault. Blonde moment x 2!
The Mrs doesn't drive!

Rob i love how you always post pictures of your car, no matter what it is, its good to see someone who loves their car as much as you :)


Did around 20hrs of driving these weekend, wellington and back, vr6 performed effortlessly, im soooooooo loving displacement over forced induction at the moment, vr6 engine roaring while over taking sounds fricken AWESOME!!!! so i had to do lots of overtaking ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on March 08, 2010, 08:39:59 PM
Put these in the VR6
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on March 08, 2010, 08:53:06 PM
Quote from: charles on March 08, 2010, 08:39:59 PM
Put these in the VR6

Nice, what colour is your VR? If it's a dark colour, would be great to see a full front shot in daylight.

Kinda looking at them, but not sure whether I like the MK4 look, or try find some quads. Then also I've only just had the adjusters done in mine?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 08, 2010, 09:28:01 PM
I like them!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on March 08, 2010, 09:29:54 PM
emptied it!
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on March 09, 2010, 10:23:37 AM
On Sunday Deedub and I (well, deedub anyway) serviced my Vr6... they use a hell of a lot f oil don't they? Thanks go  to Bez for the  hookup on the filter and accessories.  Car gets a clean and maybe wax next  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on March 09, 2010, 07:20:36 PM
put on the new 16v lip thanks to poonmobile and it only fits out of the drive :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on March 09, 2010, 07:37:34 PM
grr :-X
looks ill, are you gonna cut out brake ducts?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on March 09, 2010, 07:47:44 PM
brake ducts?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on March 09, 2010, 09:49:34 PM
yep the holes in front lip,16v's have fully functioning ducting running from these to the brakes.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on March 09, 2010, 10:00:02 PM
Ordered parts for the new project.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 09, 2010, 10:00:48 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on March 09, 2010, 09:49:34 PM
yep the holes in front lip,16v's have fully functioning ducting running from these to the brakes.

I fitted a Mk2 16V spolier to my Mk1 GTI (reverted back to a Mk1 GTI one years ago) and cut of the passengers side vent. As the air box in a Mk1 is on the passengers side I was going to make a cold air intake from the spolier but I never got round to it . . .
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on March 09, 2010, 10:16:33 PM
Quote from: vert1 on March 09, 2010, 10:00:02 PM
Ordered parts for the new project.
care to elaborate?
pray do tell.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on March 09, 2010, 10:19:17 PM
LOL all will be revealed soon my son, all I can say is my R32 engine is finally going to be used with a Garret GT3582R or bigger.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on March 09, 2010, 10:23:06 PM
Quote from: vert1 on March 09, 2010, 10:19:17 PM
LOL all will be revealed soon my son, all I can say is my R32 engine is finally going to be used with a Garret GT3582R or bigger.


too small John, get an HKS to4z, good for 400kw at the wheels >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on March 09, 2010, 10:23:27 PM
Quote from: vert1 on March 09, 2010, 10:19:17 PM
LOL all will be revealed soon my son, all I can say is my R32 engine is finally going to be used with a Garret GT3582R or bigger.

The suspense is killing us John, start your thread already ;) ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on March 12, 2010, 06:58:29 PM
New rear brake rotors, pads. Replaced DV and big improvement on low speed drivability. Applied VASK stickers  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on March 12, 2010, 07:00:54 PM
put smoked crystal rears on new debadged front grille with spotlight holes left off  >:D good for keeping it cool  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on March 12, 2010, 07:37:56 PM
Quote from: ballin on March 12, 2010, 07:00:54 PM
put smoked crystal rears on new debadged front grille with spotlight holes left off  >:D good for keeping it cool  ;D

Pictures??  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on March 13, 2010, 08:02:09 AM
Quote from: GolfBag on March 12, 2010, 07:37:56 PM
Pictures??  ;)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 13, 2010, 08:45:54 AM
Nice!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on March 13, 2010, 09:39:19 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on March 13, 2010, 08:45:54 AM
Nice!

Doubly nice!!!.....i like that.....smoked - Good!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 13, 2010, 09:57:18 PM
Cleaned the breather system and the flame trap in the RS2.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: veedubman on March 16, 2010, 04:13:12 PM
Quote from: ballin on March 13, 2010, 08:02:09 AM
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Either your in the process of Peeling off the Ranton Sticker or your still proudly wearing it ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on March 16, 2010, 09:18:09 PM
cleaned up the 9a i just purchased from platinum[cheers guys].i am putting kr inlet cam into it and port matching it.should be intersting to see how it goes.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on March 16, 2010, 09:19:23 PM
What's it going in Choppy?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on March 16, 2010, 09:25:48 PM
Jetta?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on March 16, 2010, 10:03:41 PM
na my red 16v :o :'(.i took the engine apart trying to track down an annoying rattle at 3000rpm that no-one else could hear lol![rattle hunter]took head off cylinders looked mint i could still see the hone marks.had the head checked at franklin engineering services it was all good.so i kept looking and found a worn big end bearing in #3-bingo.i am getting crank polished and will build up from ther get every thing balanced and blue printed.it may take a while but i will have the origanal engine built properly [the car deserves matching numbers].fortunately the kr in the jetta is strong!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on March 18, 2010, 10:31:07 PM
Washed, vacumed and tire shined...... ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 23, 2010, 04:13:32 PM
Had the front Bilsteins fitted  ;D If I have the time this weekend Ill do the rears myself.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 24, 2010, 12:36:13 PM
Installed an oil pressure gauge and relocated my boost gauge:

http://www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk/Gauges2.htm

Pulled out more stuff from the engine :o
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on March 24, 2010, 06:21:32 PM
Took the ecu out sent it off for a reeeeemap  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on March 25, 2010, 06:01:52 PM
These arrived today. So its one step closer to the twists getting fitted  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on March 25, 2010, 06:04:36 PM
Quote from: charles on March 25, 2010, 06:01:52 PM
These arrived today. So its one step closer to the twists getting fitted  ;D

You should buy Filx's BBS RS now as they will fit with your adapters and will look sick on your car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on March 25, 2010, 07:21:49 PM
Quote from: tyz-fly on March 25, 2010, 06:04:36 PM
You should buy Filix's BBS RS now as they will fit with your adapters and will look sick on your car.
Don't tempt me. These adaptors open a whole world to me.  I even stopped in my garage to spy my 18 inch DTM's on my Mr2 and wondered what they would look like. >:D
My dream rims were BBS so where can i find a pick of Filix's rims? Never know till you look see ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on March 25, 2010, 07:35:10 PM
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Wheels-tyres/Alloy-wheels/auction-278860736.htm
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on March 25, 2010, 08:54:36 PM
Quote from: tyz-fly on March 25, 2010, 07:35:10 PM
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Wheels-tyres/Alloy-wheels/auction-278860736.htm

Those are sex on wheels, just a tad out of the budget, if we can talk payment plan i might snap them up
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on March 26, 2010, 10:57:40 AM
just don't forget the cert that you'll need for the adaptors!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on March 26, 2010, 04:20:38 PM
Quote from: 5-pot on March 26, 2010, 10:57:40 AM
just don't forget the cert that you'll need for the adaptors!

I'm looking into that ,because I've  been told by a few people that if they are under 27mm they don't need one?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on March 26, 2010, 04:22:51 PM
Quote from: charles on March 26, 2010, 04:20:38 PM
I'm looking into that ,because I've  been told by a few people that if they are under 27mm they don't need one?

Nah, wrong.  Go into the LTNZ site and get the proper story.  Adapters need certs. Spacers have flexibility but only if manufacturer approved (like some 911 models for eg).
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on March 27, 2010, 12:22:01 PM
Replaced spark plug connectors. Not too sure I'll tackle the flame trap today...looks like one of those jobs that takes away more of the day than ideal especially when the sun is shining.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on March 27, 2010, 08:54:04 PM
Fitted my new tail lights today... cool.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: vag_nutter on March 27, 2010, 08:56:12 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on March 27, 2010, 08:54:04 PM
Fitted my new tail lights today... cool.

Pics?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on March 27, 2010, 08:59:01 PM
Quote from: vag_nutter on March 27, 2010, 08:56:12 PM
Pics?

Don't have any... car is filthy from all the road works around Wanganui at the moment.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on March 27, 2010, 09:16:19 PM
got my car running with the 9a just need to fine tune the timing.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on March 28, 2010, 03:08:23 PM
Finally fitted my upgraded lighting loom, look forward to testing them tonight.


Now I'm ready for daylight savings  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on March 28, 2010, 07:29:26 PM
tested a possible new rim on the golf :p and got the beetle running and riving :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on March 28, 2010, 09:28:07 PM
Installed the comfort turn signal upgrade... as per my Bora thread ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on March 31, 2010, 06:39:29 AM
I've moth ball'd the RS4 for a couple of months as I've torn my Achilles tendon.

:(

No driving a manual for a while. 

Will talk to the doctors today when they put me in a cast and see what they say about driving an auto.

Stiiiiiink buzz.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 31, 2010, 06:53:04 AM
Ouch! Not good :(

I fitted my Rockford Fosgate amp and connected up my rear speakers to the HU - but the rears aren't working. Need to read the manual as I have a vague recollection of an option that turned off the unit's internal amp.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: veedubman on March 31, 2010, 07:54:13 AM
Quote from: weta.worker on March 31, 2010, 06:39:29 AM
I've moth ball'd the RS4 for a couple of months as I've torn my Achilles tendon.

:(

No driving a manual for a while. 

Will talk to the doctors today when they put me in a cast and see what they say about driving an auto.

Stiiiiiink buzz.

Bro.. your always in the wars wtf lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on March 31, 2010, 10:08:14 AM
Quote from: ranton on March 31, 2010, 07:54:13 AM
Bro.. your always in the wars wtf lol

true.  this time I've managed to take it out on myself and save the car!

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on March 31, 2010, 06:00:40 PM
checked oil, water, tyres, gas....wash, vac, Polish and detailing tomorrow
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on March 31, 2010, 06:24:40 PM
At last the twists are on ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on March 31, 2010, 08:39:19 PM
Sold one and bought another.


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on March 31, 2010, 08:41:03 PM
Is that the 99 Mexican Beetle?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on March 31, 2010, 08:41:51 PM
aircooled FEVER!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on March 31, 2010, 09:49:33 PM
you sold what?!? is that a 16v mk2 in white?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on March 31, 2010, 09:57:23 PM
sold the 16v Jetta and purchase the mexi beetle for Emily
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on March 31, 2010, 09:59:01 PM
Quote from: AndyGti on March 31, 2010, 09:49:33 PM
you sold what?!? is that a 16v mk2 in white?
Exactly what I was thinking, the only white 2 door I thought B had was becoming his Ralley project.
If you have a supply line to 2 door white mk2's I need to know?
If only for the purpose of signing owners up to the exclusive White mk2 owners club. 8) 8)

WHITE THE RIGHT CHOICE ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 01, 2010, 06:22:18 AM
Received this:

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on April 01, 2010, 08:04:22 AM
Weta.worker. I have to take my daughter (and all her things) back to Palmerston North on Easter Sunday. Can take your RS4 for a run if you like ....... just so it doesn't seize up from lack of use or anything.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on April 01, 2010, 08:42:29 AM
Quote from: xring on April 01, 2010, 08:04:22 AM
Weta.worker. I have to take my daughter (and all her things) back to Palmerston North on Easter Sunday. Can take your RS4 for a run if you like ....... just so it doesn't seize up from lack of use or anything.

thanks for the offer!  I think I'll pass though.  There are a few people at work wanting to keep it from gathering dust as well.

all heart!

:)

P Naughty!  Go the good times!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Simon MkII on April 01, 2010, 10:55:40 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on April 01, 2010, 06:22:18 AM
Received this:

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An odd shaped dog attached to a box?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on April 01, 2010, 09:09:06 PM
took it for a spin, i love my golf :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on April 01, 2010, 10:21:10 PM
Quote from: AndyGti on April 01, 2010, 09:09:06 PM
took it for a spin, i love my golf :D
You and me brother.. ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on April 01, 2010, 10:31:38 PM
Quote from: charles on April 01, 2010, 10:21:10 PM
You and me brother.. ;D
i cant wait to put a bigger better engine in, im allready having too much fun pisssing off hondas and holdens :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on April 01, 2010, 10:46:53 PM
vr6?  :P  :angel:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on April 02, 2010, 10:18:45 AM
Quote from: chis on April 01, 2010, 10:46:53 PM
vr6?  :P  :angel:
man your funny :p
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ----- on April 02, 2010, 06:14:07 PM
over the past week had the k04 and highflow manifold fitted thats been laying around at home for ages

injectors cleaned
superpro suspension bushes and 034 engine mounts

above turbo and manifold mods have made the carbonio to loud so removed this today.
pod filter now attached straight to the maf.

long term might look at a pflo kit and sell the carbonio

took the car for a drive   :) >:D


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on April 02, 2010, 06:18:07 PM
Go well Darren?  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ----- on April 02, 2010, 06:19:54 PM
and them some.  :)

will be interested to see what a rechip will do
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on April 03, 2010, 03:05:55 PM
Abondened it in the driveway, and went for a cruise in a Dodge Viper. I love American muscle!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Y0RKI on April 03, 2010, 03:06:58 PM
Quote from: tyz-fly on April 03, 2010, 03:05:55 PM
Abondened it in the driveway, and went for a cruise in a Dodge Viper. I love American muscle!

Have you just cruised past our showroom?
I was sat there waiting for the driver to belt it down Great South Road, pussy just wimped along though  ::) :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on April 03, 2010, 03:32:01 PM
Quote from: Mk1unoT on April 03, 2010, 03:06:58 PM
Have you just cruised past our showroom?
I was sat there waiting for the driver to belt it down Great South Road, pussy just wimped along though  ::) :P


Yeah that was us, he only got it last night so he is still taking it easy. But its seriously an awesome car!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on April 03, 2010, 07:59:06 PM
It's a permanent wide body!
No going back!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on April 04, 2010, 10:24:00 AM
Quote from: GTI's on April 03, 2010, 07:59:06 PM
It's a permanent wide body!
No going back!
tooo many pies :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on April 04, 2010, 02:51:43 PM
Installed new stereo head unit complete with hands free bluetooth for phone. Works well.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 1.8t on April 06, 2010, 08:48:26 AM
Took it for a nice drive..

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on April 06, 2010, 08:59:12 AM
To finish the rims off
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 06, 2010, 09:14:17 AM
Pulled more bits out of the engine bay.

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Engine has now gone from this:
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to this:
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on April 06, 2010, 09:23:50 AM
Quote from: 1.8t on April 06, 2010, 08:48:26 AM
Took it for a nice drive..

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5-door S3?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 1.8t on April 06, 2010, 09:25:52 AM
three door, manual. The last of them too. Pre facelift
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on April 06, 2010, 10:11:44 AM
Mummys car going well then Nick  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on April 06, 2010, 03:54:52 PM
installed new fuel filter, stripped rear suspension and sent shocks off to get new bottom spring holders to fit. :D H&R springs to come hehehe
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on April 06, 2010, 06:48:47 PM
just started pi$$ing it down here in cambridge somehting cronik so i went out to put a towel on the passenger door insides as it leaks in heavy rain, to find my previous passenger had left the window down!!! 2 inchs of water FFS
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on April 06, 2010, 06:57:00 PM
hey bro replace that film underneath the doorcard that'll fix you good!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 08vRS on April 06, 2010, 07:02:15 PM
Did anyone else have a giggle at the thread title?  :angel:

Gave the Octi a good wash and polish. I love cleaning a car with no stone chips or dents, it looks like new!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on April 06, 2010, 07:06:14 PM
Quote from: chis on April 06, 2010, 06:57:00 PM
hey bro replace that film underneath the doorcard that'll fix you good!
i need to but working on the door at mo so ive taken it off :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on April 06, 2010, 09:58:04 PM
i put my car on a ferry from Picton to Welly, tomorrow driving it to Auckland.....wohooo  :police:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on April 10, 2010, 12:12:55 PM
This morning removed my side mouldings of my Corrado, looks much better now as the mouldings were collecting dust and dried polish etc.
:)
Ray

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on April 10, 2010, 04:02:58 PM
Wingroad was in panelbeater for repair, undertray of loaner caught on driveway yesterday morning when taking missus to train station. Had to then take said missus to work in Audi (naughty, naughty no WOF) as we missed train.

Stopped and washed her on the way home. Taking her for WOF tomorrow. Thanks for the P/S pump Bruce, and new rotors, she should pass now.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SteveC on April 10, 2010, 09:50:21 PM
washed it and took the wife for a drive to Titirangi
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: portmanteau on April 10, 2010, 11:07:48 PM
received in the mail from China what I hope will be a good usable VAG-Com clone interface, along with the 2x2 plug adapter for early 90's cars

all-up price 74.00 pounds = NZD $ 160 at current rates

(the listing has vanished from UK Ebay since last week - maybe Ross-tech had a hissy.  I'm sure if you were to contact "lantianpowerltd" at the ebay link then he will still have them for sale)


if it does what it should do, and at a price so much less than the genuine item, then should I REALLY care that "user must never upgrade included software" ? ;)

(if you have ever illegally downloaded so much as ONE MP3 then you're as guilty as I am)



tbh, I tried to buy the real thing from Ross-tech but was frustrated in 2 ways:

1: The Aussie agent charges a large mark-up over the USA retail - which is pretty much usual nowadays for Australian companies

2: Direct mail-order sales from Rosstech rip you off for ridiculous Fedex freight - they refuse to send by post

the Chinese copy arrived with free tracked priority EMS postage, in a nice fake leather pouch, and in 7 days.  Companies like Rosstech need to learn to adapt to the interwebby thingy, and at least get real about the fact that they are exposed to counterfeits in the marketplace, and make it attractive to buy the real thing


http://www.tradevv.com/chinasuppliers/minvita_p_96fbe/china-VAG-COM-908-1-HEX-CAN-V908-1-updated-ODX-data-for-2010-models-VAG-COM-908-1.html

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260576117108

of course, the real test comes tomorrow ...... WILL IT WORK ?    :-\



Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on April 11, 2010, 07:16:46 AM
good to see you back Portmanteau!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on April 11, 2010, 08:50:20 AM
put my new suspension in the golf sits perfectly low now :D booshucka!! and also did this finaly.

A huge thanx to brendan(GTI) for the bonnet your a legend!!!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on April 11, 2010, 02:46:39 PM
Starting to look like something someone from the Waikato would have......where's Daisy??


Yes, it's good to see PM back.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: portmanteau on April 11, 2010, 03:51:22 PM
YAY!   The new Vag-Com Interface works :)

No more Service Interval Lights

All functions seem to be operational.  Let's hope it still stays that way in a week or 2, and that I always remember to turn off the wireless on my laptop when it is connected.

Who knows how aggressive Ross-tech may have been in "silent updating" their software.  Apparently an update will totally brick this copy interface



and THANKS, Pristle and GTI's
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on April 11, 2010, 08:14:28 PM
Pulled the engine and gearbox out of my parts Mk2... then put it all in the boot and back seat ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on April 12, 2010, 09:29:59 AM
holy crap cam thats progress!  :P

:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SteveC on April 12, 2010, 12:26:02 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on April 11, 2010, 08:14:28 PM
Pulled the engine and gearbox out of my parts Mk2... then put it all in the boot and back seat ;D

first VASK mid engined Mk2 project?    :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: mc350 on April 12, 2010, 04:08:53 PM
Replaced faulty ignition amp   was missing like a "Son of a Gun"

Thought it was a coil     But wasn't.

Threw in a set of plugs at same time.

Clutch next
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on April 12, 2010, 09:30:33 PM
Just peeked at it parked in the garage, and thought "what a sexy beast"
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: portmanteau on April 12, 2010, 09:33:41 PM

Got stupidly pleased with myself when I found that the throttle adaptation procedure in VAG-Com actually works.

Silly car - left 2 weeks without battery and it forgot what speed to idle at - all better now, though :D

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on April 12, 2010, 09:37:26 PM
Drove mine for the first time since Friday... that was far too long!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on April 12, 2010, 09:52:57 PM
washed it and just drove it.......  ::)

looking forward to HD
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on April 13, 2010, 06:09:56 PM
Just won the private plate "20v"
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on April 14, 2010, 02:11:01 PM
I installed some roof racks on the mk3. Bike carrying ability here we come! I'm going to make a fairing too, maybe a basket, and hopefully soon we'll have a bit of style like this going on:

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(From Vortex)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on April 14, 2010, 02:16:21 PM
I have one of those thule baskets if you want one
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on April 14, 2010, 08:37:33 PM
Ticked it over 70,000km on the way home tonight... but missed the photo opportunity - idiot!! :D ;D

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on April 14, 2010, 08:44:20 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on April 14, 2010, 08:37:33 PM
Ticked it over 70,000km on the way home tonight... but missed the photo opportunity - idiot!! :D ;D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi137.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq239%2Frambo_005%2F2002%2520Bora%2520V6%25204motion%2520-%2520Black%2F14042010003.jpg&hash=7f549ff96edda66b02f4fefdbeee6456a00aeea9)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi137.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq239%2Frambo_005%2F2002%2520Bora%2520V6%25204motion%2520-%2520Black%2F14042010004.jpg&hash=2812f1b2282f234d7f069acf85d2d365fafc67e0)

Good to see that when you get to 3/4 tank you top up ;D I tend to wait for 1/4 tank
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on April 14, 2010, 08:56:37 PM
Quote from: charles on April 14, 2010, 08:44:20 PM
Good to see that when you get to 3/4 tank you top up ;D I tend to wait for 1/4 tank

;D I fill up every Weds fortnight regardless of how much is in there, sometimes it gets much lower!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on April 15, 2010, 09:10:41 AM
In reply to Cam

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Title: Best VAG Laugh of the Week
Post by: portmanteau on April 15, 2010, 01:49:26 PM


Still ROTFLMFAO


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: portmanteau on April 15, 2010, 01:51:27 PM
.... and 20 valves too?



Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on April 15, 2010, 05:36:40 PM
busy replacing rh front bearing.... to find it has worn out so much i now need a new hub  :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: timmay on April 17, 2010, 09:36:51 AM
Theoretically still a VAG right???  :P

Thanks to Simon @ Giltrap...installed facelift tail lights. "Egg-yolk" lights gone and de-amber complete  :)

Before...
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhomepages.ihug.co.nz%2F%7Ewigger%2Fboxster%2FBoxster3.jpg&hash=2c6c39a338c032586b0d879d94baa600a04950e9)

After...
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on April 17, 2010, 01:52:18 PM
It's amazing how much better they look with those newer lights.
Is that a mini next to it?
Title: and in the snail-mailbox today:
Post by: portmanteau on April 17, 2010, 02:42:07 PM
and in today's mail:

One N.O.S. Master cylinder from Ebay USA for the urq

Once again proves the point that nothing is really obsolete in the USA - someone, somewhere, always seems to have old stock of almost everything you could ever want

arrived in less than 10 days and at a total delivered cost (in this case) of $71 USD - for a genuine Audi part with the numbers ground off.  A fraction of what you would be paying in NZ - if you could still buy one

the internet is a fabulous place  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: and in the snail-mailbox today:
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 17, 2010, 03:05:27 PM
Quote from: portmanteau on April 17, 2010, 02:42:07 PM
and in today's mail:

One N.O.S. Master cylinder from Ebay USA for the urq

Once again proves the point that nothing is really obsolete in the USA - someone, somewhere, always seems to have old stock of almost everything you could ever want

arrived in less than 10 days and at a total delivered cost (in this case) of $71 USD - for a genuine Audi part with the numbers ground off.  A fraction of what you would be paying in NZ - if you could still buy one

the internet is a fabulous place  ;D ;D ;D


Thats a deal!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: timmay on April 17, 2010, 05:32:29 PM
Quote from: deedub on April 17, 2010, 01:52:18 PM
It's amazing how much better they look with those newer lights.
Is that a mini next to it?

Yea it is :-)

Thats our other car. 03 Cooper S lowered on 17s with a/m exhaust and a few other bits and bobs
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on April 18, 2010, 09:51:20 AM
well friday anyway, lee and i changed the rear beam on the golf to a GTI spec beam with the arb built in and put my big discs back onto the rear then we flushed the system with dot 5.1 :D now for the red stuffs to go in!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 18, 2010, 10:10:55 AM
Removed half the front end to test fit my FMIC.
Off to put it back together now.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 18, 2010, 08:34:40 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4025%2F4529970714_2c63f1aff9.jpg&hash=5d9e9cbc5ca462d65b4e275188049bdbee94cfe8)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on April 18, 2010, 08:42:22 PM
Looks as though that dog assists on all car related projects
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on April 18, 2010, 08:46:23 PM
Quote from: brian245 on April 18, 2010, 08:42:22 PM
Looks as though that dog assists on all car related projects

keep the dog on I say! It's doing a great job!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 18, 2010, 08:58:21 PM
She's a good little helper!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 18, 2010, 09:00:42 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on April 18, 2010, 08:58:21 PM
She's a good little helper!

Is she learning which tool is what when you request it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 18, 2010, 09:09:39 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on April 18, 2010, 09:00:42 PM
Is she learning which tool is what when you request it?


No she only brings soggy dog toys to me.
The child will be trained as soon as possible after arrival!! :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on April 19, 2010, 07:55:31 PM
single wiper mod

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi104.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm176%2FBDMK2%2Fphoto-1.jpg&hash=8fe9008863cd7ec8a74c2f8397d261fa3faf6867)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 19, 2010, 08:00:14 PM
Quote from: GTI's on April 19, 2010, 07:55:31 PM
single wiper mod

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi104.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm176%2FBDMK2%2Fphoto-1.jpg&hash=8fe9008863cd7ec8a74c2f8397d261fa3faf6867)

Looks cool, like the A3 wheels as well.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on April 19, 2010, 10:00:43 PM
whole moley dude!!!!!! im sooo jelous! really looks the nutts man! howd u go with those bumpers?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 21, 2010, 07:27:34 AM
I read about these on the Vortex and thought I'd give them a go.

They're a solid CNC machined aluminium bush to replace the stock rubber ones on the gear shift bracket.

New on the left, old on the right:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4012%2F4537678796_b661249fba.jpg&hash=a19593f909050185c59c417aa2ddc50597c03edf)

They go here (looking down from the right-hand side of the engine bay, under the airbox:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4017%2F4537048057_070be6a2e1_o.jpg&hash=6b759e16f4970364d86871f6d2bddc72b950d051)

10 minutes with a 13mm socket and:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4015%2F4537678988_044ea4576f_o.jpg&hash=f99f019e8104aa1c11d38e15f5806ba1c5a3b9f8)

I was somewhat sceptical about whether they'd made any difference but for $24 US delivered I thought I'd give them a go.
And guess what? They DO make a difference! My gear change is more precise feeling and that notchy-ness I had in second has gone.
Definitely worth a go!
$22 US for aluminium, $24 US for anodised including delivery.

http://shop.verdictmotorsports.com/product.sc?productId=110&categoryId=13
You have to email them for Paypal details for international delivery but they respond quickly and delivery was only a few days.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on April 21, 2010, 07:46:44 AM
Yeah they work well Rob, we got some for the Vento- was quite surprised really.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Simon MkII on April 21, 2010, 08:57:24 AM
Quote from: timmay on April 17, 2010, 09:36:51 AM
Theoretically still a VAG right???  :P

Thanks to Simon @ Giltrap...installed facelift tail lights. "Egg-yolk" lights gone and de-amber complete  :)


Looks good!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on April 23, 2010, 03:27:25 PM
Changed pads, fluid being done in the morning and rear bushes in the a arms done on monday. The bushes are screwed.


Should be track ready next week.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 23, 2010, 03:34:28 PM
Tried to fit my FMIC and failed. Doh!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2791%2F4544499738_c788f28291.jpg&hash=b90e6e30d493fea5f5c4d3e47b136d3ce44bb89e)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4038%2F4544501044_0624129a70.jpg&hash=dffbe12e61b0dac207071c99c2a832790bca7b9b)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on April 23, 2010, 08:34:35 PM
Big fat xenons ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on April 23, 2010, 08:40:30 PM
Quote from: HaNs on April 23, 2010, 03:27:25 PM
Changed pads, fluid being done in the morning and rear bushes in the a arms done on monday. The bushes are screwed.

Should be track ready next week.
which car hans?
you got a feline in on the projects too clubley?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on April 23, 2010, 08:45:12 PM
Quote from: chis on April 23, 2010, 08:40:30 PM
which car hans?


Work wagon, 2.0 mk4
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on April 23, 2010, 09:02:03 PM
did the radio, 6x9's, and custom components on the rallye door cards thanks to Robh, hope it works, will find out soon ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on April 23, 2010, 09:59:11 PM
Hmm thought I'd ask in here instead of creating a new thread, what do you guys reckon would be a good checklist of things to service/replace on my Mk3 Golf before the trackday I'm attending on the 31st May?

So far I'm planning..

- Gearbox fluid flush
- Engine oil flush + filter
- Coolant flush

Brake fluid has already been flushed and replenished as have my pads, planning on just doing the mechanical stuff so it runs good and basically finding out what I want to replace on my car after the trackday (in the way of handling)

Edit: Its a GTI Mk3.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on April 23, 2010, 10:11:22 PM
Quote from: Skilfil on April 23, 2010, 09:59:11 PM

Brake fluid has already been flushed and replenished as have my pads, planning on just doing the mechanical stuff so it runs good and basically finding out what I want to replace on my car after the trackday (in the way of handling)

Edit: Its a GTI Mk3.

Just any car sort of stuff for running well on the track day.

But as for finding out what you need to do re: handling after the track day, if you've got the money you could try installing some nice struts or a total coil package, and replacing the bushes before the track day for a better experience. Perhaps if you can ind one, a strut brace too (mostly cos I'd love someone else to see how much of a difference it'd make in one before I do it :P)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on April 24, 2010, 02:11:33 AM
Well since this will be my first trackday in the Golf I'll be wanting to take it around as it is now (just serviced so I feel easier that something won't go boom) then the ones after that I'll be upgrading it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on April 24, 2010, 12:41:49 PM
Wow will this work for Polo GTI 1.8T??

Quote from: RobClubley on April 21, 2010, 07:27:34 AM
I read about these on the Vortex and thought I'd give them a go.

They're a solid CNC machined aluminium bush to replace the stock rubber ones on the gear shift bracket.

New on the left, old on the right:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4012%2F4537678796_b661249fba.jpg&hash=a19593f909050185c59c417aa2ddc50597c03edf)

They go here (looking down from the right-hand side of the engine bay, under the airbox:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4017%2F4537048057_070be6a2e1_o.jpg&hash=6b759e16f4970364d86871f6d2bddc72b950d051)

10 minutes with a 13mm socket and:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4015%2F4537678988_044ea4576f_o.jpg&hash=f99f019e8104aa1c11d38e15f5806ba1c5a3b9f8)

I was somewhat sceptical about whether they'd made any difference but for $24 US delivered I thought I'd give them a go.
And guess what? They DO make a difference! My gear change is more precise feeling and that notchy-ness I had in second has gone.
Definitely worth a go!
$22 US for aluminium, $24 US for anodised including delivery.

http://shop.verdictmotorsports.com/product.sc?productId=110&categoryId=13
You have to email them for Paypal details for international delivery but they respond quickly and delivery was only a few days.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 24, 2010, 03:51:52 PM
Quote from: polo_GTI on April 24, 2010, 12:41:49 PM
Wow will this work for Polo GTI 1.8T??


Good question. From a quick Google it looks like I have the O2J gearbox and you have the O2R. It's possible they have a similar bracket though.
Can you get to it to have a look?

They really are worth fitting, my gearchange feels much better now.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on April 24, 2010, 05:24:31 PM
Yes they will work on the Polo also, same bushes work on 6 speed 02M too.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on April 24, 2010, 09:19:00 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on April 24, 2010, 05:24:31 PM
Yes they will work on the Polo also, same bushes work on 6 speed 02M too.

Thank you Vert for confirming and Rob for that introduction of the part.
I do have 1st to 2nd notchy feel which sometimes goes away completely, so I think this will help a lot.

I have ordered one. But I ordered directly through the website, and haven't charged me shipping cost yet... weird? I didn't see paypal option... I guess they might email me.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on April 25, 2010, 12:51:31 PM
got baffled :p and changed the oil and filter, then got my new bit of vag
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on April 25, 2010, 01:40:31 PM
Just to clarify on this '2nd gear notchy feel' is that when it feels slightly hard to put it into 2nd? Almost like the fluid is gunked up between the cogs/synchros causing it feel.. gluggy? I've had that a few times on my Golf, if this is a solution for it then great. Still going to change the gearbox fluid though.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on April 25, 2010, 02:11:23 PM
Quote from: Skilfil on April 25, 2010, 01:40:31 PM
Just to clarify on this '2nd gear notchy feel' is that when it feels slightly hard to put it into 2nd? Almost like the fluid is gunked up between the cogs/synchros causing it feel.. gluggy? I've had that a few times on my Golf, if this is a solution for it then great. Still going to change the gearbox fluid though.

If it's anything like mine, then changing the fluid won't do jack. Still do it for your general maintenance though.

The MK3 just has a very vague shift feel about it. Mine will lock out of 1st a lot too, then when you're really trying to get it in at an intersection, you get a really loud crunch. It's awesome.

And a question for those in the know, from their site;

QuoteFor VR6 O2A, O2J, O2M, O2Q Transmissions.

The mount points for these would be the same on the GTI 02A and VR 02A right?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on April 25, 2010, 02:59:47 PM
Aidan what oil did you use?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on April 25, 2010, 03:19:55 PM
Quote from: Aidan on April 25, 2010, 02:11:23 PM

The MK3 just has a very vague shift feel about it. Mine will lock out of 1st a lot too, then when you're really trying to get it in at an intersection, you get a really loud crunch. It's awesome.


Yea mine does that sometimes too!! What the f is with that.. Normally I disengage the clutch then try again and it works, or failing that, pre select 2nd then try 1st, or failing that, CRUNCH  ::)

Today I stripped my lip back to the plastic and repaired a crack
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4006%2F4547532928_179f1ae38e.jpg&hash=6831f2939842d052a7c63d3ac4008e89456487c1)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on April 25, 2010, 03:32:17 PM
Quote from: HaNs on April 25, 2010, 02:59:47 PM
Aidan what oil did you use?

I'm not 100%

Last time it was serviced was by a mechanic and he said he put VW factory spec oil in.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on April 25, 2010, 04:24:46 PM
Quote from: Aidan on April 25, 2010, 03:32:17 PM
I'm not 100%

Last time it was serviced was by a mechanic and he said he put VW factory spec oil in.

Iv been reading today how crap the factory oil is

Im going to try and find some Chevron Delo 80w90, but can only find it via caltex in bulk

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2311391
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on April 25, 2010, 04:29:25 PM
Quote from: HaNs on April 25, 2010, 04:24:46 PM
Iv been reading today how s**t the factory oil is

Im going to try and find some Chevron Delo 80w90, but can only find it via caltex in bulk

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2311391

Sweet, I'd be in if you find some.

Going to order some of those shifter bushings and see if that does anything. Third is a shade dicey at the mo too, so hopefully it's in need of good oil and not a syncro issue?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on April 25, 2010, 04:49:24 PM
Quote from: Aidan on April 25, 2010, 04:29:25 PM
Sweet, I'd be in if you find some.

Going to order some of those shifter bushings and see if that does anything. Third is a shade dicey at the mo too, so hopefully it's in need of good oil and not a syncro issue?

Well i need to do 2 gear boxes anyway, will see what i can get.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on April 25, 2010, 05:57:57 PM
Quote from: Aidan on April 25, 2010, 04:29:25 PM
Sweet, I'd be in if you find some.

Going to order some of those shifter bushings and see if that does anything. Third is a shade dicey at the mo too, so hopefully it's in need of good oil and not a syncro issue?

Yeah at first assumed mine was to do with the syncros being worn down. Will be ordering some too hoping to fix it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on April 25, 2010, 06:24:38 PM
Quote from: Skilfil on April 25, 2010, 05:57:57 PM
Yeah at first assumed mine was to do with the syncros being worn down. Will be ordering some too hoping to fix it.

I might flick them an email tonight then and see what they could do regards maybe a group order of their products.

I for one am looking at the bushings and door lock pins (I've used all three that were in the glovebox when I bought the car and am onto gluing old ones?) and maybe even the rear wiper delete kit.

I'll start a new thread if I get a positive response from them :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 25, 2010, 06:41:27 PM
They responded really quickly to my emails both before and after ordering. :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on April 25, 2010, 06:49:05 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on April 25, 2010, 06:41:27 PM
They responded really quickly to my emails both before and after ordering. :)

If there is one person on VASK that loves, and spends as much time on his car more than you I'd be surprised. One day I hope to meet you and your lovely Skoda.. :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 25, 2010, 07:05:30 PM
Quote from: charles on April 25, 2010, 06:49:05 PM
If there is one person on VASK that loves, and spends as much time on his car more than you I'd be surprised. One day I hope to meet you and your lovely Skoda.. :laugh:

It's kinda sad really. :D


I made up a grounding kit for my car today. Probably pointless but it'll add more engine bling :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on April 25, 2010, 07:15:59 PM
Quote from: Aidan on April 25, 2010, 06:24:38 PM
I might flick them an email tonight then and see what they could do regards maybe a group order of their products.

I for one am looking at the bushings and door lock pins (I've used all three that were in the glovebox when I bought the car and am onto gluing old ones?) and maybe even the rear wiper delete kit.

I'll start a new thread if I get a positive response from them :)

Keen for 1 or 2 sets
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on April 25, 2010, 07:26:07 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on April 25, 2010, 06:41:27 PM
They responded really quickly to my emails both before and after ordering. :)

It's their Saturday, so I'm not really expecting anything till Tuesday.

Quote from: HaNs on April 25, 2010, 07:15:59 PM
Keen for 1 or 2 sets

Sweet, I've sent an email off to them.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on April 25, 2010, 07:33:11 PM
Cut a section of my parts Mk2's firewall out and removed the last few bits that I want/need. It's now ready to be taken away 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on April 25, 2010, 09:23:51 PM
Quote from: Aidan on April 25, 2010, 06:24:38 PM
I might flick them an email tonight then and see what they could do regards maybe a group order of their products.

I for one am looking at the bushings and door lock pins (I've used all three that were in the glovebox when I bought the car and am onto gluing old ones?) and maybe even the rear wiper delete kit.

I'll start a new thread if I get a positive response from them :)

Sweet will keep an eye out for anything.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on April 25, 2010, 09:42:14 PM
Quote from: Aidan on April 25, 2010, 06:24:38 PM
I might flick them an email tonight then and see what they could do regards maybe a group order of their products.

I for one am looking at the bushings and door lock pins (I've used all three that were in the glovebox when I bought the car and am onto gluing old ones?) and maybe even the rear wiper delete kit.

I'll start a new thread if I get a positive response from them :)

Yea if those bushings fit the 02a box then I will be keen to jump in on an order too, see if it remedies anything
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on April 25, 2010, 09:57:07 PM
Quote from: coons88 on April 25, 2010, 09:42:14 PM
Yea if those bushings fit the 02a box then I will be keen to jump in on an order too, see if it remedies anything

They do fit 02a, but the site says VR6 02a. If I've read correctly on here before, the only difference between VR and GTI 02a is final drive and bell housing. I'm assuming it's because the VR6 would've been the only MK3 with an 02a in the states.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on April 26, 2010, 04:44:22 PM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Simon* on April 26, 2010, 04:46:07 PM
You turned it into a hovercraft???!!!

That's awesome!!   ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on April 26, 2010, 05:17:40 PM
LOL so you got the hover conversion sent over
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on April 26, 2010, 06:13:38 PM
the coupe quattro is legal for the road yeehhaa.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 27, 2010, 10:44:35 AM
DIY grounding kit fitted

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3327%2F4555487335_1bb04a7ee8.jpg&hash=2020bbe0a4b26b2fd9d97a3cc9fbd6763d412b88)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3512%2F4556119508_c87e532672_o.jpg&hash=c5bb9fca2ab9baac9455e1d85add158ca2a19210)

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Full details and step by step guide will be here:
http://www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk/Engine.htm

When my web host fixes whatever's stopping me uploading at the moment!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on April 27, 2010, 10:52:06 AM
Better cut some more weight out to offset that copper weight Rob
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Simon* on April 27, 2010, 10:55:08 AM
Quote from: HaNs on April 27, 2010, 10:52:06 AM
Better cut some more weight out to offset that copper weight Rob

Perhaps fewer stickers will do it?  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 27, 2010, 11:01:09 AM
Quote from: Simon* on April 27, 2010, 10:55:08 AM
Perhaps fewer stickers will do it?  ;D

True :D :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 27, 2010, 11:54:59 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on April 27, 2010, 10:44:35 AM
DIY grounding kit fitted


Full details and step by step guide will be here:
http://www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk/Engine.htm

When my web host fixes whatever's stopping me uploading at the moment!

Did you notice any difference Rob?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 27, 2010, 12:17:08 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on April 27, 2010, 11:54:59 AM
Did you notice any difference Rob?


Will let you know. I only test-started it to make sure I hadn't done anything stupid :D
Web page is up now.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 27, 2010, 06:11:05 PM
After a drive in the downpour outside - it might be slightly smoother or I might be imagining that.

It's definitely eliminated the new amp picking up the engine revs :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on May 05, 2010, 02:57:18 PM
 ;)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 05, 2010, 03:08:15 PM
Quote from: coons88 on May 05, 2010, 02:57:18 PM
;)



Nice, was that off a Mk3.5 Cab?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on May 05, 2010, 04:24:25 PM
whiped up more oil from subframe. drove the jetta around the lawn :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on May 05, 2010, 06:08:23 PM
Quote from: coons88 on May 05, 2010, 02:57:18 PM
;)

Ahh finally!

Looks choice
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on May 05, 2010, 11:58:40 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on May 05, 2010, 03:08:15 PM
Nice, was that off a Mk3.5 Cab?


Yep
But all the time and effort it took to find one and get it here, if I could go back (like 6 months when I started looking..) I would have just bought a regular Mk4 one and modified it, not too hard.
Still, it's nice to have the genuine item
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SilverS4 on May 06, 2010, 09:33:45 PM
Had a K&N air filter installed
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on May 09, 2010, 02:01:05 PM
Trimmed the bush that was beginning to obscure it...

And gave the Pug some Mothers Natural Black treatment on the rub strips and plastic trim :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 09, 2010, 03:20:03 PM
Took it out of the garage, washed it, put it back into the garage :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on May 09, 2010, 03:32:51 PM
Had a really good blat up to Aucks Airport this afternoon good way to start the week!  :)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 09, 2010, 04:05:08 PM
Quote from: Alfashark on May 09, 2010, 02:01:05 PM
Trimmed the bush that was beginning to obscure it...


You talking about a car or a VAGina? ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on May 09, 2010, 06:05:26 PM
Replaced the water pump on Dad's VR6
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on May 09, 2010, 06:29:03 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on May 09, 2010, 04:05:08 PM
You talking about a car or a VAGina? ;)


No no... The wife pays someone else to take care of that ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: portmanteau on May 09, 2010, 07:10:15 PM
Found a set of the correct 16" sports wheels and tyres for the stolen-recovered 1.8 A4TQ Avant that I bought from Turners a few weeks ago.

I hope the pricks who work at Turners Penrose (where without question the original wheels went missing) get run over by one of their own forklifts

$200 with tyres - pretty happy with that ;)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Ms GTi on May 09, 2010, 07:13:04 PM
Traded it for a newer one  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GLIDN on May 09, 2010, 09:07:54 PM
Decide to Do a wash and a Full claybar, Cut and Polish by hand last night. Started around 5:30. Finished just before 9PM.
for my MK5 TDI Sportline
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on May 09, 2010, 09:24:21 PM
Rob's suggestion of new gear shift bushing upgrade
REVO Stage 2 upgrade
and onroad tuning.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on May 13, 2010, 09:56:57 PM
I helped a mate do some work on someone else's VAG.
Smoothing out the front of a 1303 for a one piece lightweight front for a drag beetle.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on May 13, 2010, 10:08:53 PM
Philip at Euroworks.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on May 13, 2010, 10:29:44 PM
correct  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on May 15, 2010, 08:19:26 PM
Helped to strip down another passat >:D

And took the mighty orange 16v mk1 for a spin :)

I want a mk1 now
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on May 15, 2010, 08:40:29 PM
The twists are off, my son has his learners, anyone got some spare Mr2 rims for hire? Or a scooter for sale?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on May 15, 2010, 08:45:52 PM
Picked up some spiffy new wheels. Now for some nice rubber and it's all go :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on May 16, 2010, 12:17:59 AM
Quote from: Aidan on May 15, 2010, 08:45:52 PM
Picked up some spiffy new wheels. Now for some nice rubber and it's all go :)

Pics please  :-*
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on May 16, 2010, 09:04:37 AM
backed the car 5 metres up the drive so I could mow the lawn underneath it!  wahoo!  first 'drive' in 6 weeks!  (and first lot of house work I've done too!)

i no longer need crutches but still have a moon boot.  not keen on any real driving (on actual roads) as it's pretty awkward and I'm sure insurance won't cover it.

Will wait another 2 weeks to get the moon boot off.  but I suspect as the clutch is quite heavy (and my left Achilles is the problem) it'll be a little longer before I can drive.

I've been told I can just adjust my driving style (use my whole leg to work the clutch) to suit, but I'd rather by %100 (well maybe %70...)

We're getting there though!  KEEEEEEN AS!

:)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on May 16, 2010, 09:40:13 AM
Quote from: coons88 on May 16, 2010, 12:17:59 AM
Pics please  :-*

I'll grab a pic when I go out to the shed next. I've got a bit of work to do on them, but they should come out of it nicely 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on May 16, 2010, 02:42:43 PM
Quote from: coons88 on May 16, 2010, 12:17:59 AM
Pics please  :-*

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdl.dropbox.com%2Fu%2F156240%2FRH%2520Wheel.JPG&hash=35c3627f71ddb027f0482b897333dc856c03fa57)

This is probably the best one. Will go talk to an engineer this week sometime, as I think I'm going to get them welded so I can powder coat them.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on May 16, 2010, 04:16:07 PM
looked at the golf sadly as i miss driving it :( still sitting there broken after track day!

but on a plus side pulled half the interior out of the jetta
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on May 16, 2010, 04:29:22 PM
Quote from: Aidan on May 16, 2010, 02:42:43 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdl.dropbox.com%2Fu%2F156240%2FRH%2520Wheel.JPG&hash=35c3627f71ddb027f0482b897333dc856c03fa57)

This is probably the best one. Will go talk to an engineer this week sometime, as I think I'm going to get them welded so I can powder coat them.

That's a very nice looking wheel! What's the spec? 17" 5x100? Nice!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on May 16, 2010, 04:57:37 PM
Quote from: polo_GTI on May 16, 2010, 04:29:22 PM
That's a very nice looking wheel! What's the spec? 17" 5x100? Nice!!!

I think the complete specs are something like 17x8, PCD 5x114.3, ET 55.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on May 16, 2010, 05:07:29 PM
Re-inserted a new oil cooler to the VR6 (why did they not tilt the vr6 engine back another 10degrees then there would be easy access to the front & the back of the engine???????)
My fore arms are very saw where I have been forcing then into spaces they should not have been :o
All connected back up but just clicking, checked the starter, cleaned all the positive & earth connections but still clicking, I think the battery is toast!!
Another battery on charge overnight tonight and try again tomorrow
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on May 16, 2010, 11:35:31 PM
Good clean and polish and got my mate to take some photos before the new wheels go on this week  :D
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on May 16, 2010, 11:47:18 PM
Awesome! nice to see my old car looking good!  >:D
What wheels are you planning on? I know someone after some RA's if your interested in selling them?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on May 17, 2010, 12:59:22 AM
yeah shes being looked after! Ive got a set of those Borbet A reps that are floating around at the moment, just trying to source some rubber that will fit under the guards as they are very low offset.  Think ill hang on to the RAs for now but if i change my mind ill give you a yell..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on May 17, 2010, 02:14:24 AM
I'm noticing a pattern here  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on May 21, 2010, 10:38:42 AM
put rags under the seats and foot wells to soak up the lake created in this heavy rain  :laugh:
its now a water rat!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on May 21, 2010, 01:36:13 PM
Quote from: JDVW on May 21, 2010, 10:38:42 AM
put rags under the seats and foot wells to soak up the lake created in this heavy rain  :laugh:
its now a water rat!
Best thing for that...............
Find the leak and stop it!!!!!!!!

or

2nd best thing for that............
Drill a hole in the foot wells lowest point so the water drips out  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on May 21, 2010, 01:37:32 PM
haha in the process of doing both!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on May 21, 2010, 10:40:46 PM
Got mine back after not having it for just over 3 weeks...........sooo goooooood!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on May 23, 2010, 10:31:00 AM
Today .... I didn't do nothin.

Thursday after work I drove from Rotorua to Wellington ..... the R32 is perfectly suited to this sort of thing. Didn't push it ..... no crazy driving/speeds ...... 5 hours 10 minutes including a stop at McDonalds in Bulls.

Friday had mediation conference with my ex employers. Can't say much due to confidentiality. However now all settled and I gained a little bit.

Yesterday I drove from Wellington to Wanganui, spent a few hours with my mother, then drove from Wanganui to Rotorua through the Paraparas.

When I arrived back in Rotorua last night, I had had no heart stopping moments, had enjoyed ever minute of the drive and still felt relaxed. Absolutely no aches or pains in the old body. The seats in the R32 feel very firm around town, but my goodness they are good on a long drive.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on May 23, 2010, 10:32:57 AM
I removed the old centre caps and replaced with audi badged ones.  looks the same but at least these ones aren't held on with glue...

:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on May 23, 2010, 03:09:13 PM
got the jetta that bit closer to being on the road!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on May 23, 2010, 07:11:32 PM
so it's been pushed down the drive a bit bro? ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SteveC on May 23, 2010, 07:55:51 PM
drove it back from Wellington, ave speed 84kph, somewhere around 7.5l/100 km
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on May 23, 2010, 08:30:30 PM
Loaded my last 8V block and other bits into the parts Mk2 Golf, now ready for the scrappy to collect.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on May 23, 2010, 08:52:41 PM
Mk2 heater matrix & heaterbox foam flaps.
What a nightmare of a job, however the best piece of advice I read was to remove the front seat.
The mk2 has been quite dangerous the last few weeks fogging up and if I turned the heat on I actually got steam coming out of the vents that fogged the windows even more.
So I took the plunge to replace the heater matrix and while I was at it I thoought I'd do the heater box foam flaps.
The sludge and crap that came out of the heater box was gross, I'm suprices I haven't contracted Legionnaires' disease.
It all comes out pretty easy but it's a bitch to get back together.
Took the whole heaterbox apart to clean and re-foam.
The Misses is happy now there's some heat available :angel: ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on May 23, 2010, 09:26:28 PM
Did an oil and filter change yesterday then drove to west auckland from home in the Waikato, stayed overnight with family then returned this evening, raining all the way. The wipers didn't stop. At Mercer going on dark we caught up with some poor bugger towing a caravan at nigh on 100km/h. The caravans roof vent was wide open and tilted up at the front...big scoop...would've been soaking the inside. Pulled up alongside him, window wound down, and wife shouted at him and pointed at the caravan roof...he nodded looked cool with that...we powered up left him pulling over. Hope he has some dry blankets left for tonight...its chilling down!   
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on May 23, 2010, 11:05:59 PM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on May 23, 2010, 08:52:41 PM
Mk2 heater matrix & heaterbox foam flaps.
What a nightmare of a job, however the best piece of advice I read was to remove the front seat.
The mk2 has been quite dangerous the last few weeks fogging up and if I turned the heat on I actually got steam coming out of the vents that fogged the windows even more.
So I took the plunge to replace the heater matrix and while I was at it I thoought I'd do the heater box foam flaps.
The sludge and crap that came out of the heater box was gross, I'm suprices I haven't contracted Legionnaires' disease.
It all comes out pretty easy but it's a bitch to get back together.
Took the whole heaterbox apart to clean and re-foam.
The Misses is happy now there's some heat available :angel: ;D

Good on ya mate! .....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on May 24, 2010, 10:55:29 AM
transported my new vag home
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on May 24, 2010, 07:20:21 PM
Put the old Vw tape deck system back in the golf.....those systems are actually pretty good except for the lack of radio waves being found on the jap spec radio....
also put standard plates back on it as well.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on May 24, 2010, 08:48:27 PM
New Pioneer headunit and the drivers door speaker sorted, so every speaker in the car goes. Makes a hell of a noise!

Always wanted a shiny nice looking one  ;D
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi156.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft13%2Fskilfil%2FStereo011.jpg&hash=46a5ab9a0d934cad3dbe3acfb8e395ab66f3eb99)

The green goes with the dash lighting. Pretty much why I got it. Another goody coming for the car soon too. Progress is great  :)
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on May 24, 2010, 09:43:18 PM
Quote from: Skilfil on May 24, 2010, 08:48:27 PM
The green goes with the dash lighting. Pretty much why I got it. Another goody coming for the car soon too. Progress is great  :)

Small attention to detail like this makes a big difference to a finished product (does anyone ever finish?) i reck.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on May 24, 2010, 09:59:16 PM
Yeah surprisingly it does make a big difference, have crammed an aftermarket Panasonic one in there as a temporary one and it made the inside look.. Less? Now however with this one matching the inside of the car it just looks finished, and a whole lot better.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on May 24, 2010, 10:08:45 PM
Quote from: Skilfil on May 24, 2010, 09:59:16 PM
Yeah surprisingly it does make a big difference, have crammed an aftermarket Panasonic one in there as a temporary one and it made the inside look.. Less? Now however with this one matching the inside of the car it just looks finished, and a whole lot better.

Interesting you seem to have a little light still emanating from your heater controls, the middle one, or is that just the camera?

I thought perhaps cos mine has none the VR6 got it while the GTI missed out. Can't change the damn things either.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on May 24, 2010, 11:55:53 PM
Quote from: Aidan on May 24, 2010, 10:08:45 PM
Interesting you seem to have a little light still emanating from your heater controls, the middle one, or is that just the camera?

I thought perhaps cos mine has none the VR6 got it while the GTI missed out. Can't change the damn things either.

You mean the backlight on the heater dials? It is a small little globe about the size of an LED that lights all 3 dials (it transfers the light through clear plastic things to all the dials - however as you can see it doesn't light the outside dials all the effectively)
You can replace it pretty easy, just pull it all out. Mine was out when I got my car, and being anal it was one of the first things I fixed.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on May 25, 2010, 08:36:27 AM
Hans and I did some serious wrenching on the A8 last night. 
Removed the engine, trans and subframe as a whole unit (real easy) then spent longer than that separating the trans (man its a monster, all 160kg of it), finding and removing the starter to get to the torque converter bolts, removing various alloy (well everything's alloy) mounts to free trans shift wiring, engine mounts etc etc.  The ABZ V8 is a fine piece of engineering.  Amazingly small for what output it has, but I guess people like Lee already know that.

Big thanks to Hans for not only letting me borrow my engine crane, but staying and lending a hand.
Next step is to figure out what to do with it all.  Anyone want an A8 quattro tiptronic transmission?!

W.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on May 26, 2010, 06:14:53 PM
Cleaned up subframe, rack, front arms, removed from calipers and prepped for black paint, replaced front bushes with urethane one's, removed 2 million meters of old electrical tape from the old loom and started to label the loom.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on May 31, 2010, 04:32:24 PM
Helping pebbles do some road side repairs!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anmaurer on May 31, 2010, 04:37:12 PM
Ah yes, just some casual drive shaft re installing
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on May 31, 2010, 04:51:04 PM
when your doing it in the dark, when its raining, on a wet field, in parc ferme with time for service running out...its worse  ;)

get the right hex set man don't round out those drive shaft bolts!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tonka on May 31, 2010, 05:30:00 PM
Quote from: coons88 on May 31, 2010, 04:32:24 PM
Helping pebbles do some road side repairs!

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at least yours doesnt tend to die in the middle of Grey Lynn intersections once a month
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anmaurer on May 31, 2010, 05:33:46 PM
Quote from: Doug on May 31, 2010, 05:30:00 PM
at least yours doesnt tend to die in the middle of Grey Lynn intersections once a month

Yeah but now i have two broken vag, unless you got the right piece from jem/choppy  :police:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on May 31, 2010, 05:34:46 PM
Yes mk3s are plagued by intermittent running issues aren't they  :'(

What do you need? I have a spare mk2 driveshaft. Good nick, just needs new CV boots.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anmaurer on May 31, 2010, 05:40:43 PM
Quote from: deedub on May 31, 2010, 05:34:46 PM

What do you need? I have a spare mk2 driveshaft. Good nick, just needs new CV boots.

Hopefully nothing, everything is still all there, a couple of the bolts aren't too keen on going back in though.

But now the car is back at home I can purchase or borrow the correct tool and hopefully get it fixed and then sold so i can drive my gti  >:D

Cheers though
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on June 01, 2010, 06:39:20 PM
started sorting the parts out from my red gti
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on June 03, 2010, 09:52:59 PM
Got the big brake conversion done! now have new back discs!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on June 03, 2010, 10:30:39 PM
Removed all the plastic trim inside the hatch on the vRS and unplugged the rear wiper mechanism in prep for the new screen/spoiler tomorrow ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on June 04, 2010, 05:52:50 PM
worked on a VW one piece front
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on June 04, 2010, 05:56:35 PM
finished the mould
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on June 04, 2010, 06:01:56 PM
and released it.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on June 04, 2010, 08:09:23 PM
Quote from: blue10v on June 04, 2010, 06:01:56 PM
and released it.....

is this the beetle that was on trademe some time ago?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on June 04, 2010, 09:12:53 PM
No, That Beetle came from aussie!
Nice work Jay, Looks like a mint mold!
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Post by: blue 20v on June 04, 2010, 09:48:39 PM
thanks for your help brendon(GTI's)..would have been a few weeks work with out your help..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on June 05, 2010, 12:34:41 AM
cher light weight beetles do wheelies!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 05, 2010, 04:32:03 PM
Spent 5 hours de-taring, washing and clar barring the RS2.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 1993_VR6 on June 06, 2010, 08:17:29 PM
Fitted K&N pod filter and cold air intake
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 06, 2010, 08:30:32 PM
Quote from: ak47_sneek on June 06, 2010, 08:17:29 PM
Fitted K&N pod filter and cold air intake


or is that a hot filter? ;)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 1993_VR6 on June 06, 2010, 08:35:14 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on June 06, 2010, 08:30:32 PM
or is that a hot filter? ;)



Yea I know theres no heat shield, I'm gonna work on making something up.
For now I have a tube going from lower grill coming up to filter thats what the green and white thing you can see is.
the white is just a bit of cloth to eliminate excess dirt and crap
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: vwrally on June 06, 2010, 10:01:36 PM
Tried finding my way into my Scirocco but had to shift a Golf with no suspension first so I spent the day taking suspension out of  two cars and putting back into 3 cars (I did have another set on the shelf to go into one of them)

Now all the race cars have there correct suspension back in them and my  future road car has a nice new set of coil overs

Tomorrow I will hopefully get to the Scirocco, if it stops raining
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on June 06, 2010, 10:31:21 PM
Stared at it, decided there isn't really any way of pulling decent power out of an ABF in a Mk3 so will keep it as it is.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tonka on June 06, 2010, 11:10:42 PM
drove it for the first time in 2/3 months
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on June 07, 2010, 11:46:15 AM
Swept up and vacuumed out glass following a stray beer bottle being hurled at the S6  when parked on road last night...good on ya Auckland. Now waiting on AA to tuurn up and fit temporary side window. Will have to get home to Taupo before getting replacement. May stop off at Euroline on way home tomorrow. PITA.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 07, 2010, 11:58:37 AM
Quote from: OOOO on June 07, 2010, 11:46:15 AM
Swept up and vacuumed out glass following a stray beer bottle being hurled at the S6  when parked on road last night...good on ya Auckland. Now waiting on AA to tuurn up and fit temporary side window. Will have to get home to Taupo before getting replacement. May stop off at Euroline on way home tomorrow. PITA.

W@nkers!

You do have a spare at home though ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on June 07, 2010, 12:11:33 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on June 07, 2010, 11:58:37 AM
W@nkers!

You do have a spare at home though ;)


AA just been and have temp cover...just have to enter the car through passenger door. Great service.

I do have a spare but leaning towards making the spare car a keeper and selling this one.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hartster on June 07, 2010, 08:37:32 PM
Warmed it up, drove it unwisely fast, parked it up, looked at it, polished it, stroked it, wept quietly, looked at it some more. Told it I was sorry and that I would be back some day. Walked away. Went back into the shed... Separation is going to be tough.

Landcruiser and Subaru from this point forward. Not quite the same, already wondering what I'm going to do for kicks.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 10, 2010, 12:41:55 PM
Just fitted the 42DD gear shift bushings. Combined with the Verdict ones it feels awesome.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 11, 2010, 04:08:42 PM
Loving the 42DD gearbox bushings. Combined with the Verdict ones they make the gear change much more positive.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on June 11, 2010, 10:34:15 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on June 11, 2010, 04:08:42 PM
Loving the 42DD gearbox bushings. Combined with the Verdict ones they make the gear change much more positive.

how much was the shipping Rob? I am keen on a set.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 12, 2010, 08:41:49 AM
US$6 shipping, so US$41 total.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on June 12, 2010, 10:11:43 AM
Thanks Rob, ordered a MKIV set for mine. :-)
If I can get a definite confirmation on Forge short shifter - they should all go in together!!!

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on June 12, 2010, 05:00:45 PM
Half replaced drivers door window...get 5 min work then half an hour of rain, now I'm running out of light. Bloody frustrating. Oh for a large workshop with hoist.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on June 12, 2010, 05:41:45 PM
removed all the stickers off the car and gave it a quick clean. also fixed afew water leaks and put all the interior back in for the snowball run :D

Then drove it!!! i love my car!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 12, 2010, 07:19:30 PM
Took the front bumper off to finally fit the FMIC. Failed. Put it all back together.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on June 13, 2010, 02:52:57 PM
got my new wing mirror on, removed tints, and took in hand brake cable. all done yesterday
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: spooln on June 13, 2010, 05:49:32 PM
Took mads for a good spin in the rain. Then tucked her back in the shed.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on June 13, 2010, 06:06:04 PM
Rain isn't good for rust Neil  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 13, 2010, 07:29:09 PM
Spent all day getting that f$%&ng intercooler to fit, then realised that the DV port is 30mm not 25mm so I have no pipe to attach my DV.
Then spent another 2 hours getting the bumper to fit, finally got it sitting right and bolted on then realised I didn't connect the headlight washers. Grr.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on June 13, 2010, 08:39:51 PM
Got the heater fixed in the purple VR- thanks to deedub. Yay, warm car! Now fingers crossed the heater core doesn't crap out.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on June 14, 2010, 05:37:55 PM
Came back to find some f*ckwit as reversed into it...  >:(

I only just got my bumper resprayed from the last dickhead that reversed into it!
I remember the car that was parked in front of me, and I think it could be a local - so I am going to go back tomorrow and stake out until the owner returns...

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on June 14, 2010, 10:01:56 PM
Isn't it great, not to mention people don't leave any form of details what so ever. I loathe bastards that do that kind of thing, hope you get them, just don't think they might come back to the same place after that happened. Mind you, there are some stupid people here.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on June 19, 2010, 04:45:01 PM
Drove my car for only the second time this week yesterday. Had it parked in the city, heard my alarm going, look out the window and a bunch of drunk dickheads are putting a huge plastic road cone on my roof, deep scratch marks all over my roof..

Honestly, twice in 1 week, makes me wonder why we even bother trying to keep nice cars
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on June 19, 2010, 04:51:31 PM
Damn, you seem to have a lot of bad luck when it comes to others damaging your car... :-\ >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on June 19, 2010, 04:51:55 PM
What a pain, feel for you man. Take another look at the photos that were put up of your car though, and you'll realise why it can be worthwhile keeping a car nice!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on June 19, 2010, 07:04:06 PM
drove a damn tight abf mk2 today so got home and drove my mk2, man i love 16v's!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on June 19, 2010, 09:33:26 PM
Woke up this morning and decided to go for a drive. Keyed a destination in to the GPS and ended up in Auckland (from Rotorua), via Matamata. Jeez I like the R32. Coming home this evening (via Hamilton) it was raining a lot of the way. In the R32 it is a case of rain....... what rain. Did I say that I like the R32 ....... not sure, so I will say it now. I like my R32 ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on June 19, 2010, 10:32:16 PM
Drove for 301.9km in the Jetta with a big grin
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on June 19, 2010, 10:39:03 PM
Good on the open road huh?  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on June 19, 2010, 10:42:14 PM
It scares most things on the road, had a play with a clubsport 307 on the way back home today  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on June 20, 2010, 09:35:11 AM
Quote from: ballin on June 19, 2010, 10:42:14 PM
It scares most things on the road, had a play with a clubsport 307 on the way back home today  :P
It is an amazing machine 8) :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on June 20, 2010, 10:30:36 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on June 13, 2010, 07:29:09 PM
Spent all day getting that f$%&ng intercooler to fit, then realised that the DV port is 30mm not 25mm so I have no pipe to attach my DV.
Then spent another 2 hours getting the bumper to fit, finally got it sitting right and bolted on then realised I didn't connect the headlight washers. Grr.

Ahhh the joys of cars :) Did the tool work well or handle to short and the clamp not right? Take to the clamp with a angle grinder if you need to.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 20, 2010, 10:35:19 AM
It worked well - until it cracked near one of the welds :o
Nipped round to my mate's and got him to re-weld it and we're all good now.

I now have the intercooler plumbed in and the old one out but I had some rubbing issues with the pipes. Just been out now and fixed where it was rubbing the strut brace near the turbo but the other end needs to be taken apart again. It was rubbing one of the engine pulleys :o
Fixed for now with cable ties but obviously I need to do a proper job.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 20, 2010, 11:24:55 AM
Much better - before:
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After:
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I also adjusted one of the heat shields in case it's that the vibrates when I set off:

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on June 20, 2010, 04:08:25 PM
Quote from: BB on June 20, 2010, 10:30:36 AM
Ahhh the joys of cars :) Did the tool work well or handle to short and the clamp not right? Take to the clamp with a angle grinder if you need to.
That's some wicked back yard engineering Jem ;D
Mk2 version use a set of bolt crops as they have longer handles and use a lever system to get max force through the cutting blades
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on June 20, 2010, 04:12:22 PM
I just proved the point of fitting new when doing the heater matrix.
2nd time in three weeks I have had to do the heater matrix on the MK2 Golf.
First time did it on the cheap with a late model mk3 pick-a-part heater matrix, lasted a week and the ends of the plastic pipes that go through the fire wall literally disintergrated.
This weekend fitted a new one from Qualitat, which I definately think I should have done the first time ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on June 20, 2010, 04:33:09 PM
Looked at the new car/project and thought hhhmmm what should i do to it..........

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then spent 3 hours getting paint off, my daughter thought it needed a new lick of paint  :o :o :o :o

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on June 20, 2010, 04:36:07 PM
Nooooooooooooo  :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on June 20, 2010, 04:46:37 PM
Just a bit lucky there, when we were all younger one of my brothers thought he'd help our father out by picking up some sandpaper and sanding the windows while he was sanding the metal.

Didn't go down too well  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on June 20, 2010, 06:04:05 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on June 20, 2010, 04:36:07 PM
Nooooooooooooo  :'(

it was water based, i was exaggerating with 3 hours too  ;) i just used it as an excuse to clean it with Omars methodology which work very well  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on June 20, 2010, 07:58:29 PM
Quote from: ballin on June 20, 2010, 04:33:09 PM
Looked at the new car/project and thought hhhmmm what should i do to it..........

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Do a mk3.5 cabrio front and rear conversion with a R36 engine? and R32 style kit?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on June 20, 2010, 08:20:58 PM
I was thinking slammed wide wheels and 1.8t custom r32 style kit
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on June 20, 2010, 08:23:20 PM
chop it and lengthen it and make a MK3 Ute!! ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on June 20, 2010, 08:33:07 PM
Quote from: GolfBag on June 20, 2010, 08:23:20 PM
chop it and lengthen it and make a MK3 Ute!! ;D

I will do if you do all the work for free ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on June 20, 2010, 09:24:02 PM
Quote from: ballin on June 20, 2010, 08:33:07 PM
I will do if you do all the work for free ;)

;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 21, 2010, 10:01:43 AM
Removed the rear door skin looking for the rattle that only I can hear :D
Taped everything that was even slightly loose and added a layer of Dynamat while I was in there :D
Still rattles.
So the rattle must be in the front door or the B pillar.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on June 21, 2010, 10:04:14 AM
wired up the next stage for my snowball theme. but your gonna have to wait and see :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on June 21, 2010, 12:05:46 PM
Just dropped it off to Armstrongs to get a warrant etc

First real drive since I tore my achillies on the 30/03.

Yussss!!!  Happy as to be driving it again.

:D

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on June 21, 2010, 12:26:00 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on June 21, 2010, 10:01:43 AM
Removed the rear door skin looking for the rattle that only I can hear :D
Taped everything that was even slightly loose and added a layer of Dynamat while I was in there :D
Still rattles.
So the rattle must be in the front door or the B pillar.

Front door window carrier - Fabians Octy has the same rattle and my vRS is starting to do the same.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 21, 2010, 01:14:40 PM
I meant door card obviously not the outer skin :P
Will have the front door apart and check the window carriers - cheers for that :)

IIRC they're riveted in place?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on June 21, 2010, 01:26:32 PM
wired up stage 2 :p ' i aint a'fraid of no ghost' :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on June 21, 2010, 05:30:11 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on June 21, 2010, 01:14:40 PM
I meant door card obviously not the outer skin :P
Will have the front door apart and check the window carriers - cheers for that :)

IIRC they're riveted in place?


I believe so - drill them out, clean up the edges and apply some RTV around the mating faces of the carrier and the door then bolt them up :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 22, 2010, 08:13:25 PM
replaced Battery yesterday as original one was on it's last legs
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on June 22, 2010, 08:28:41 PM
Quote from: Fizz on June 22, 2010, 08:13:25 PM
replaced Battery yesterday as original one was on it's last legs
they look after you i hope??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on June 23, 2010, 07:54:10 PM
Car is back from warrant, a few things to do but I'm back on the road again!

Happy as to be driving my own car!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on June 23, 2010, 08:20:35 PM
Took the grinder to it  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on June 23, 2010, 08:23:39 PM
Quote from: HaNs on June 23, 2010, 08:20:35 PM
Took the grinder to it  >:D


???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on June 23, 2010, 09:39:30 PM
went for a warrent as i get my licence back this friday. failed on front brake pads, put some new ones in and was sitting in the passenger seat, (brother driving) and started making a herendous noise. the rear left caliper carrier was missing both its bolts :( real head scratcher, the other sides bolts where tight. so gonna get some more bolts and some lock tight tomorrow and try for the warrent for the third time
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on June 23, 2010, 09:47:29 PM
Quote from: GolfBag on June 23, 2010, 08:23:39 PM

???

Light weight, made a heater core blanking plate with a angle grinder. 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 23, 2010, 10:28:23 PM
Quote from: AndyGti on June 22, 2010, 08:28:41 PM
they look after you i hope??
Yeah top guys, thanks Andy :)
Old battery was well and truely stuffed when they tested it lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on June 24, 2010, 07:03:05 AM
Quote from: Fizz on June 23, 2010, 10:28:23 PM
Yeah top guys, thanks Andy :)
Old battery was well and truely stuffed when they tested it lol

im glad :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 25, 2010, 04:53:32 PM
Took the car door apart to look for my rattle and nothing was loose apart from the big chunk of polystyrene in the door card:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm2.static.flickr.com%2F1136%2F4731712795_90202440f8.jpg&hash=3b63b892785fdbe55c92a27ca59a919b624a29c4)

I glued and taped it in place. And while I was in there I installed a couple of layers of sound deadening and made the speakers fit properly by, er, modifying a bit of metal that was in the way.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm2.static.flickr.com%2F1024%2F4732355872_b99cf71bcd.jpg&hash=c35313122952bfcb4d49337ceef752ee8636cb38)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm2.static.flickr.com%2F1339%2F4731712709_88dfc353e4.jpg&hash=e2a1b67b75014a7e36e0970ef3c53df23f74b1d5)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm2.static.flickr.com%2F1096%2F4732356138_49d94f07b0.jpg&hash=851d84ca459115e7f1157121ee2c0626fb845639)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 26, 2010, 12:40:46 PM
Also did the rear door cards:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm2.static.flickr.com%2F1191%2F4732355680_ed6246a169.jpg&hash=4c84a294fb6084048951d7ec373d949420f644ca)

And started on the boot where my sub will be going:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm2.static.flickr.com%2F1325%2F4731713217_e1a9d76d14.jpg&hash=bad2db5afd590711dbd05e987281200d00a2e17e)

Having just the drivers door done has really improved the sound and the bass from the front speakers.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on June 26, 2010, 08:53:41 PM
Fired up the 16v and went for a good drive :)

Feels realy realy quick compared with the auto polo I have been using as my daily ha ha

Then went picked up a Turbo Diesel Jetta and nursed it back to ChCh (clutch almost gone) it seems really tidy with only one NZ owner for the last 16 years!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on June 26, 2010, 11:00:47 PM
Passat leather drivers side seat now in the mk2, passenger seat tomorrow and then onto the rears.
Although it's going to take some getting used to as you slide around on the leather :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Dubious on June 27, 2010, 12:52:52 AM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on June 26, 2010, 11:00:47 PM
Although it's going to take some getting used to as you slide around on the leather :o

That's why I like the leather/alcantara setup - leather on the bits where you can feel it but the suede helps your arse stick to the seat round the bends. Pity it gets all fluffy though  >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on June 27, 2010, 10:37:23 AM
Quote from: Dubious on June 27, 2010, 12:52:52 AM
That's why I like the leather/alcantara setup - leather on the bits where you can feel it but the suede helps your arse stick to the seat round the bends. Pity it gets all fluffy though  >:(
Thats what i had i my Passat in the UK definitely a better combination
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: typ53 on June 27, 2010, 01:18:36 PM
Clocked past 250,000 kms on my quattro 100.  Still going strong. Ish.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KiwiC4S on June 27, 2010, 03:04:55 PM
Mocked up a black out grille. Quite like it so looking for a second hand grille to paint up.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi475.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr115%2Fturnbullnz%2FIMG_2195s.jpg&hash=18df1af5cb2d58dd14fce3ea90a756815e5d20ec)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on June 27, 2010, 04:55:10 PM
That looks super nice!  What an improvement!

I installed a blaupunkt Head unit in my daily MK2
Great to have some jams for the rolls eh!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 28, 2010, 04:14:11 PM
Test fitted this:
:o
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4094%2F4741353578_455a30b40a.jpg&hash=f7ddac05581e92c2793f39cccfd72ca276abf902)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4141%2F4741354098_4a8588df9b.jpg&hash=855dd1f9758bf1d7b31e67c636eb536e10528f68)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on June 28, 2010, 04:23:40 PM
Quote from: captncrash on June 26, 2010, 08:53:41 PM
Fired up the 16v and went for a good drive :)

Feels realy realy quick compared with the auto polo I have been using as my daily ha ha

Then went picked up a Turbo Diesel Jetta and nursed it back to ChCh (clutch almost gone) it seems really tidy with only one NZ owner for the last 16 years!

Looking forward to seeing pics! (Or the actual car maybe sometime)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on June 28, 2010, 04:50:36 PM
Sold the engine out of the broken vr6......  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on June 28, 2010, 11:33:01 PM
Just won the pplate GTI 20v on tm sorry Rambo 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on June 28, 2010, 11:33:36 PM
Ya bugger, did have you in mind for it :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on June 28, 2010, 11:34:19 PM
Far too cheap though wasn't it
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on June 28, 2010, 11:34:47 PM
Absolutely, good score.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 01, 2010, 02:42:01 PM
Added another couple of kg of sound deadening in the passenger front door at lunchtime :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on July 01, 2010, 08:55:46 PM
Had my first crack at fixing leaks from my doors/windows. Took off cards then spent 5 frustrating minutes getting the little plastic collar from the door pin back up from inside the door. Fingers too big, gravity and square piece through a round hole mean a lot of swearing!  :D
Also received my new bilsteins in the post so having a look in preparation for putting them in over the next few days.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on July 01, 2010, 09:36:48 PM
good work mate! good to see your getting stuck in,bring those billies round on monday and we'll bung em in.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on July 01, 2010, 11:33:11 PM
sold it ....coupe Quattro gone...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on July 02, 2010, 08:21:32 AM
Well done, that was the lefty eh?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on July 02, 2010, 03:22:38 PM
sounds like your enjoying that car KARTS!
hope its treating you ok...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on July 02, 2010, 04:25:39 PM
I've only driven her a few times which has been hard but I've been too busy. She's got pride of place in the garage. This weekend it's on, should be good. Chis, I'm already hooked. Spoke to the wife last night about getting a second one, we need a track car! She's keen too. Looks like I chose the right girl haha.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on July 02, 2010, 08:24:12 PM
haha i just made morgan read that post.good girls heart golfs.nicks fabric track car = 200kph+ billboard=now we're talking!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on July 02, 2010, 09:23:25 PM
Haha!!! How was the birthday?
Did you talk to JC? I have planted some seeds, just need a little rain and some fertaliser and we'll be away!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on July 04, 2010, 01:43:05 PM
The fourth of July - Tale of the stuck Hatch.


- Finally summoned  the motivation to crawl into the back of my Rado and undo the trim on the back of my hatch and fix the opening mechanism. My stuck hatch is now useable and has put my Corrado back into my good books.

Might put those G60 brakes on soon..

Update - Also summoned the courage to wash/polish and wax my car, I'm also considering sending my car back to panelshop for a good going over.


:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on July 04, 2010, 02:04:08 PM
Motivation is a beautiful thing when you have it. Let me know when you get on to those brakes Ray.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 04, 2010, 04:49:37 PM
Oooops flattened the battery. When I checked, a single strand of my new amp's positive cable was touching the remote on connector making it permanently on. Doh!

Also washed it then the cat decided to jump on the roof, missed and made 6 scratches down the panel by the rear light.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on July 04, 2010, 06:07:11 PM
Karts,


I'm probably going to plan my G60 brake conversion in September sometime, got Fiji in 2 1/2 weeks and starting trimester 2 at Uni Monday week so its going to be busy.

I'll no doubt keep in touch.


Cheers
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on July 04, 2010, 06:26:31 PM
I picked up some BBS 17" to bling up the mk3 wagon for sale, 3 bare rims and one with a worn tyre.
Attempted to remove the knackered tyre and almost removed my wedding ring finger in the process :o :o
Lots of claret so not a good afternoon.
Just waiting for the misses to get home from work and beat the crap out of me as its the second sharp object accident this week, Tuesday was with an axe
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 04, 2010, 06:52:04 PM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on July 04, 2010, 06:26:31 PM
I picked up some BBS 17" to bling up the mk3 wagon for sale, 3 bare rims and one with a worn tyre.
Attempted to remove the knackered tyre and almost removed my wedding ring finger in the process :o :o
Lots of claret so not a good afternoon.
Just waiting for the misses to get home from work and beat the crap out of me as its the second sharp object accident this week, Tuesday was with an axe

what wheels mate any pics?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on July 04, 2010, 06:53:20 PM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on July 04, 2010, 06:26:31 PM
I picked up some BBS 17" to bling up the mk3 wagon for sale, 3 bare rims and one with a worn tyre.
Attempted to remove the knackered tyre and almost removed my wedding ring finger in the process :o :o
Lots of claret so not a good afternoon.
Just waiting for the misses to get home from work and beat the crap out of me as its the second sharp object accident this week, Tuesday was with an axe
go easy mate they happen in 3's
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on July 04, 2010, 07:28:12 PM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on July 04, 2010, 06:26:31 PM
I picked up some BBS 17" to bling up the mk3 wagon for sale, 3 bare rims and one with a worn tyre.
Attempted to remove the knackered tyre and almost removed my wedding ring finger in the process :o :o
Lots of claret so not a good afternoon.
Just waiting for the misses to get home from work and beat the crap out of me as its the second sharp object accident this week, Tuesday was with an axe

ROFLZ!
maybe she'll make the third softlad!
(sorry hope it wasn't too sore)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on July 04, 2010, 07:49:43 PM
finished robh's 2 piece Mk2 bonnet mould.
next a carbon bonnet for him.......
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on July 04, 2010, 08:06:31 PM
Quote from: ballin on July 04, 2010, 06:52:04 PM
what wheels mate any pics?
Pics of wheels, 17" 4x100 BBS Hockenhiems. They need some bleach since this afternoon but this was as it was left.
Also built a couple of wheel racks as stacking bare rims is not that easy
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on July 04, 2010, 08:15:12 PM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on July 04, 2010, 08:06:31 PM
Pics of wheels, 17" 4x100 BBS Hockenhiems. They need some bleach since this afternoon but this was as it was left.
Also built a couple of wheel racks as stacking bare rims is not that easy

OUCH! Glad I have a mate with a tyre shop who does that for me. Have heard it's pretty tricky getting tyres off without the correct tools!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on July 04, 2010, 10:16:40 PM
 :o  what were you trying to get the tyre off with?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on July 04, 2010, 10:40:46 PM
Well its not really the correct way to remove a tyre, but first you cut round both tyre walls and remove the tread then with some tin snips cut the bead. did it with my p slots and a friend does it all the timeI know its not how tyres are supposed to be removed but doubles the price of replacing a tyre when they have to remove a tyre first
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on July 04, 2010, 11:01:31 PM
Next time mask the wheel off so you don't bleed on it  :D Hope your finger is ok.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on July 05, 2010, 10:47:21 AM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on July 04, 2010, 10:40:46 PM
Well its not really the correct way to remove a tyre, but first you cut round both tyre walls and remove the tread then with some tin snips cut the bead. did it with my p slots and a friend does it all the timeI know its not how tyres are supposed to be removed but doubles the price of replacing a tyre when they have to remove a tyre first

Don't tyre shops remove your old ones free if they are installing new ones?

Nice wheels man! Havn't seen any of those in 4x100 before.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on July 05, 2010, 12:30:48 PM
finally had a dry weekend here in wellington so managed to handwash the car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on July 05, 2010, 12:55:44 PM
Quote from: deedub on July 05, 2010, 10:47:21 AM
Don't tyre shops remove your old ones free if they are installing new ones?

Nice wheels man! Havn't seen any of those in 4x100 before.
When your supplying the tyres to be put on they do charge.
The mags are a bit of a TM result and should look great on the mk3 wagon
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on July 05, 2010, 01:54:07 PM
I only got charged once to get some new tyres on... 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on July 05, 2010, 08:08:39 PM
Took out old suspension, put in Bilsteins. Took off P slots and added bbs wheels with new tires. Had A LOT of help from mates so cheers guys.
What a difference, such a pleasure to drive home.  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on July 05, 2010, 08:24:27 PM
thing looks nice man!!! what bbs are they??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on July 05, 2010, 08:27:59 PM
Cheers mate, I wasn't sure about the coloured wheels but now I'm really into em.
To be honest I don't know what they are, apparently they were originally on a Renault??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on July 05, 2010, 09:02:30 PM
very tidy. whats the plans for the p's?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on July 05, 2010, 09:13:41 PM
Putting them on ice for now but plan to restore them. The lips are pretty beat but they all have original centre caps.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: lupi on July 05, 2010, 09:19:48 PM
Those BBS were on a Renault track car. Is there a name for them? The car is a nice height Karts. I thought you'd like those shoes once you got them on ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on July 05, 2010, 09:35:30 PM
Yeah I must say they looked a lot better in person.Wife loves them so what more could I ask for huh.  ;)
Happy with the height too, a good day today!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on July 05, 2010, 09:44:42 PM
woah thats some quick work -it begins
that little mk2 is lucky to have made it into the vask family!

oh and it looks choice!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on July 05, 2010, 09:53:57 PM
That looks mean, great combination of colours 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on July 05, 2010, 10:00:03 PM
That does look good 8)

Could maybe do with some lower profile tyres though? What size are they?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on July 05, 2010, 10:06:44 PM
BBS RKs
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on July 05, 2010, 10:22:01 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on July 05, 2010, 10:00:03 PM
That does look good 8)

Could maybe do with some lower profile tyres though? What size are they?

Yeah in a perfect world but it was a wheel/tyre combo at a great price. 195/50/16 I think. Definitely a 50 profile though.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on July 05, 2010, 10:23:13 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on July 05, 2010, 10:06:44 PM
BBS RKs

Cheers mate!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on July 05, 2010, 10:23:42 PM
Looks great too! Nice and low, I dig the dark wheels/paint combo!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on July 05, 2010, 10:34:11 PM
nice one karts!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on July 05, 2010, 10:38:57 PM
Mr Carr, cheers bro! Where's your beast, pics?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on July 06, 2010, 02:47:11 AM
http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php/topic,15974.msg253501.html#msg253501 (http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php/topic,15974.msg253501.html#msg253501)
still haven't quite got around to putting the new wheels on though... :-[
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 06, 2010, 06:56:50 AM
Love those wheels!

Got one of my new rear speakers connected so now I have a 3 speaker system. Boot trim is all back in one piece on that side too.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on July 06, 2010, 07:46:08 AM
Quote from: flying on July 06, 2010, 02:47:11 AM
http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php/topic,15974.msg253501.html#msg253501 (http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php/topic,15974.msg253501.html#msg253501)
still haven't quite got around to putting the new wheels on though... :-[

Wow, she's awesome. Very nice classic look!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on July 06, 2010, 10:09:41 AM
I think it looks like crap

but only because I'm jealous
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: johnp on July 06, 2010, 04:34:31 PM
Vacuumed, (with a wet vac) the 10 odd litres of water pooled in the front of my Mk2!! >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on July 06, 2010, 05:26:51 PM
you should join the "holes drilled in the floor" club
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on July 06, 2010, 08:35:44 PM
aaaaaarrrrrggggh!!!!!! where does it come from? i have all new seals have sealed the doors.i have blown air through all the drainage holes.and still gets the odd bit of moisture in heavy weather.its just the old girls letting us know they need to be garaged and loved.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on July 06, 2010, 08:46:30 PM
You guys must just drive too fast and not realise you're pissing yourselves.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on July 06, 2010, 09:24:08 PM
Quote from: 5-pot on July 06, 2010, 08:46:30 PM
You guys must just drive too fast and not realise you're pissing yourselves.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I sat in the car today while it was raining to try figure it out. I must have looked like a weirdo.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on July 07, 2010, 09:45:01 AM
hey nick have you guys found some exterior window seals and sealed inside the door card?
thats gotta be the place to start in that car
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 07, 2010, 11:45:40 AM
Must get all of this put back into the car.
I'm putting off getting the sub box built :)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4141%2F4756372653_05472e1b6f_z.jpg&hash=e798e094b29c01d7ca09602de9ac1baa510a89db)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on July 07, 2010, 03:45:03 PM
Quote from: KARTS on July 06, 2010, 09:24:08 PM
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I sat in the car today while it was raining to try figure it out. I must have looked like a weirdo.


ive done that!!! and jet wash's aswell
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on July 07, 2010, 05:12:53 PM
What I did to my vag: Replaced illegal black plates with the original legal ones.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi725.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww260%2FTbagnz%2F07072010001.jpg&hash=8c69a43079d313b00d43dd0dce194ec699b52aaa)

What the rubbish man did: Parked on the road last night and found a lovely hole in my tail light courtesy of AKL City Rubbish Man. No note or anything left either. Maybe I can get some all red tail lights now! (Ignore tape in photo, is holding plate tub on temporarily).

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi725.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww260%2FTbagnz%2F07072010003.jpg&hash=d1443e29dc7e5e3c559bd8f29e20303a34fd0461)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on July 07, 2010, 05:24:20 PM
you should of learnt about those rubbish men after it happend to clemos coupe all those years ago
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on July 07, 2010, 07:57:48 PM
Quote from: chis on July 07, 2010, 09:45:01 AM
hey nick have you guys found some exterior window seals and sealed inside the door card?
thats gotta be the place to start in that car

Hey Jesse, I've sealed behind the doorcard on one side. Haven't started to look for window seals but I will. It's weird though yesterday morning in heavy rain, not too bad. Then light rain in the afternoon more getting in haha! I'll get it sorted, it's just one of those things.I'm sure it's got to do with the direction of the wind at the time ;)
Off topic a bit but you can see I've deviated somewhat off the original plan to tidy her up and then let the wife drive her. I'm hooked and now looking for another car for her.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on July 07, 2010, 07:59:43 PM
Sit inside and get a friend to spray a hose over it is an easyier way to look for leaks
and you can wash the car at the same time  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on July 07, 2010, 08:11:46 PM
Quote from: JDVW on July 07, 2010, 07:59:43 PM
and you can wash the car at the same time  :laugh:

they can wash the car!!

Quote from: KARTS on July 07, 2010, 07:57:48 PM
I'm sure it's got to do with the direction of the wind at the time ;). I'm hooked and now looking for another car for her.

awesome!
sometimes its the way they're parked too- uphill, downhill, side to side  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on July 07, 2010, 09:21:58 PM
I've got it! The heavier the rain the harder it splashes up off the road. We've all been sealing the top, we need to seal underneath!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 10, 2010, 12:17:45 PM
http://www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk/Sub.htm#Installing%20the%20subwoofer
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 10, 2010, 01:16:57 PM
changed all the suspension and wheels

took the black mk2 for a blat!  :police: :police: >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on July 10, 2010, 01:41:44 PM
just washed the jetta, fitted new front brake hose's and zinc'd the front 2 floor pans. then continued to wash the golf and get it ready for a blat to aux 2mra
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on July 11, 2010, 07:20:32 PM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on July 04, 2010, 08:06:31 PM
Pics of wheels, 17" 4x100 BBS Hockenhiems. They need some bleach since this afternoon but this was as it was left.
Following removing the blood I got round to painting the 17" wheels for the wagon.
I thought silver would be a good call as I was just trying to smarten up the existing paint, but f**k me it looked bad like a real bad chrome wanna be.
So I went for the safe option of satin black and ended up with a great result, I had originally wanted a gun metal grey sort of colour but couldn't get it, this far exceeds what I had initially envisaged.
I like it alot 8) 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on July 11, 2010, 07:32:38 PM
Nice results SOFTLAD!  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 11, 2010, 07:51:35 PM
Just about finished off the sub install and got all of the trim fastened back on.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on July 12, 2010, 01:16:39 PM
the rat hit 145000 miles  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on July 12, 2010, 06:43:47 PM
That rat has been owned by so many. And they all just trashed it. But you can't kill a mk1 1.5 unless your just a plain arse and take it to the tip instead of doing a few easy repairs.

I was watching the latest top gears on the puter and man they just crush cars in England that have absolutely nothing wrong with them :P :-[ Its so wasteful. They go on about safety and end of its economical life but thats all just absolute BS.
Its just manufacturers protecting their sales of new cars and the fact that we do now have a culture of just neglecting good quality cars because we think thats the way.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JC on July 12, 2010, 09:31:16 PM
First day off since the jetta arrived.Kicked it off with washing it then then went on to do fix ideling prorlem,oil & filter, Gear Box oil, Plugs, leads ,distridutor cap & rotor, flush the colling system and replaced the heater core. Had lots and lots of fun with the heater core. Car now has heater(Yay) idles right, dose not smoke and gearbox feels tight. Cheers for the help today choppy and timmy, Awesome result! 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 12, 2010, 09:52:42 PM
Got in late from work but just had to drool over the new bbs rs's in the garage
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on July 12, 2010, 09:57:30 PM
Finally got around to pulling the heads off my A6 V6 to replace head gaskets, ripped apart my hands in the process. Hope to have all back up and running b4 the end of the month.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on July 13, 2010, 08:46:16 AM
Quote from: JC on July 12, 2010, 09:31:16 PM
First day off since the jetta arrived.Kicked it off with washing it then then went on to do fix ideling prorlem,oil & filter, Gear Box oil, Plugs, leads ,distridutor cap & rotor, flush the colling system and replaced the heater core. Had lots and lots of fun with the heater core. Car now has heater(Yay) idles right, dose not smoke and gearbox feels tight. Cheers for the help today choppy and timmy, Awesome result! 8)

Great when you have so many VW bits around the place innit ;)
Did you fit another fan?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JC on July 13, 2010, 09:37:41 AM
Quote from: BB on July 13, 2010, 08:46:16 AM
Great when you have so many VW bits around the place innit ;)
Did you fit another fan?

That it is Jem, including fluids and filter that only cost me $70 in parts!

Did not fit the fan as by the time i had finshed the hetaer core we were loosing daylight, Another day...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on July 13, 2010, 09:54:36 AM
it needs that fan :) Do it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on July 13, 2010, 05:21:20 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on July 11, 2010, 07:51:35 PM
Just about finished off the sub install and got all of the trim fastened back on.

Looking good. Just a thought tho,wont that shallow box kill the Bass levels?
Did you get a bulk load of that noise reduction stuff cause it looks like you putting it behind every panel in your car ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 13, 2010, 06:43:29 PM
Quote from: charles on July 13, 2010, 05:21:20 PM
Looking good. Just a thought tho,wont that shallow box kill the Bass levels?
Did you get a bulk load of that noise reduction stuff cause it looks like you putting it behind every panel in your car ;)

It sounds pretty decent bass-wise. I think volume is more important than depth. I just received a 1" spacer which I can use to bring the sub further out.

As for the sound deadening - I bought 10 sheets - about 9kg total.
Two in each front door
One in each rear door.
One and a half each side of the boot
One in the bottom of the wheel well.

The car is definitely quieter on road noise now and the front speakers sound much much better.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on July 14, 2010, 07:05:47 PM
what my mechanic has been up to this week........
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on July 14, 2010, 07:07:32 PM
Realised one of my wheel centre caps was missing today... arse!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Ms GTi on July 14, 2010, 09:09:20 PM
Full service and discovered the aftermarket exhaust wouldn't have been cheap.  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 16, 2010, 08:13:33 PM
Just stretched on some 205 40 17's on the RS's
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on July 16, 2010, 08:18:15 PM
Quote from: ballin on July 16, 2010, 08:13:33 PM
Just stretched on some 205 40 17's on the RS's

Piiiiics! I've been keeping an eye on this thread for you to drop the test fit bomb!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 16, 2010, 08:20:39 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on July 16, 2010, 08:18:15 PM
Piiiiics! I've been keeping an eye on this thread for you to drop the test fit bomb!

all in good time  ;)

Might be in a position to test fit at some point this weekend, adaptors are being made as we speak  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on July 16, 2010, 08:58:13 PM
I got the mk3 magon & my mk2 WOF'd. ;D ;D ;D
Tommorrow in a similar subject to ballin the 17" BBS newly painted with tyres fitted tomorrow, will be added with adaptors.......... 8)
Then maybe some panel work with a heat gun and a big hammer to roll the guards  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 17, 2010, 11:19:09 AM
There you go i will test fit if it stops freakin rainin.....

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on July 17, 2010, 11:22:30 AM
They are going to look awesome... like the contast in colours 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 17, 2010, 12:11:40 PM
Quote from: ballin on July 17, 2010, 11:19:09 AM
There you go i will test fit if it stops freakin rainin.....



That looks so cool!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on July 17, 2010, 04:21:00 PM
licorice! 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on July 17, 2010, 05:13:05 PM
Will look awesome!  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on July 18, 2010, 05:09:19 PM
Tried to put no. 2 S6 turbo back together with service kit only to find that I'm missing part of the compressor housing after salvaging it from the body shop that did insurance assessment before getting to Turners for damaged vehicle sale. OK, so then moved onto removing turbine (Hot side) still attached to the car. Talk about defying the laws of physics at times to get wastegate off in order to get better access to last remaining bolt holding the turbine to the exhaust manifold. Have got to the point of only one last bolt remaining that just happens to be on the under side as well as closest to the manifold...and the exhaust just happens to angle towards the most inaccessible of the 4 bolts to make it impossible to slip a socket or ratchet spanner on it. Can't get to it from the underside because of solid structural members. Damn you to hell Audi...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 18, 2010, 05:27:48 PM
Sounds like they want you to take the engine out :(

I intended to sort of the FMIC properly but did too many other things first and now I don't really have time.

So I just fitted my coilpack cable conduit.
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Before
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Details here:
http://www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk/V2Images/ModsEngine/CableConduit.htm
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 19, 2010, 08:19:07 AM
Note to self - next time we babysit for Becky, park the car outside the gates where the bored dog can't get to the car:

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on July 19, 2010, 09:10:08 AM
good  case for euthanasia
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 19, 2010, 11:36:29 AM
$25 + GST for a replacement + paint. I wonder how they'd look in black...

Probably not so bad actually:

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on July 21, 2010, 04:25:17 PM
i reckon they'd look trick,worth a crack before you paint them any way.
its not the dogs fault. just needs its ears nibbled a bit.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on July 21, 2010, 04:30:32 PM
My dog found a lot lot of sticks to play with in the back yard and has been running past the car on the driveway with them in her mouth. She doesn't understand that she scratches the hell out of the side of the car, even less when I tell her off for it, she just wants to play!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on July 21, 2010, 04:49:33 PM
Quote from: brian245 on July 19, 2010, 09:10:08 AM
good  case for euthanasia


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:....but sad
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on July 21, 2010, 05:06:19 PM
removed the engine from the beetle. beetle sold last night for 200 bucks. someone got a hella bargain!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on July 21, 2010, 05:19:00 PM
All four discs skimmed and new pads all round,as well as all brake lines converted to stainless steel braided lines.

brakes feel much better,was lil' dodgy for a while,glad tis fixed  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on July 21, 2010, 07:21:10 PM
Nothing yet, but did fit the cutting tip to a borrowed oxy set... ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 21, 2010, 07:34:53 PM
talked sh*t for ages with B and pristle popped in too

Shame work had to take the other half of my day  ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on July 21, 2010, 10:12:46 PM
Sold the jetta hatch today.....sad day but its done.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on July 21, 2010, 10:17:34 PM
Fitted a new VW centre cap in one of the Bora's R32 wheels.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 25, 2010, 05:37:59 PM
Finally got the FMIC how I want it

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Changed the oil and filter

Fitted my phenolic intake manifold gasket

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And drained the catch can

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: fuel on July 25, 2010, 07:32:58 PM
^^ nice progress

today I got a new rear wiper arm courtesy of ballin, and I tackled the interior trim to pull out the sagging roof lining. Unsure what to do with it, whether to try fix it up myself or just palm it off to a pro to get re-covered. Might even ring around wreckers to see if anyone has a good one.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on July 26, 2010, 10:21:28 PM
stripped,cleaned and busy preparing new wheels...  ;D
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 26, 2010, 10:39:50 PM
Took it to Powerhaus for a brake fluid change :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on July 27, 2010, 08:48:18 AM
Fitted Jesse's shift kit on his MK2 ABF   made a huge difference!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: fuel on July 27, 2010, 07:16:33 PM
replaced the sagging roof lining and fitted a brand new genuine VW window regulator assembly

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Doing the roof lining set me back a massive $35 (and a few hours mucking around) while the window reg was $220.

All issues taken of the Golf all taken care of, now I can start to enjoy driving it!

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on July 27, 2010, 07:36:58 PM
mate what did u use on the roof? im doing my jetta at the moment
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 27, 2010, 07:52:47 PM
What's that on the roof behind the light? And what seats/headrests are those? Look like Audi ones or something??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: fuel on July 27, 2010, 08:00:25 PM
Quote from: AndyGti on July 27, 2010, 07:36:58 PM
mate what did u use on the roof? im doing my jetta at the moment
I used a polyester/spandex based fleece in 'victorian grey' from Spotlight, was on special for $7.50 a meter. It's real stretchy which is good for moulding into the contours of the fibreboard backing. I guess time will tell how long it will last.

Quote from: coons on July 27, 2010, 07:52:47 PM
What's that on the roof behind the light? And what seats/headrests are those? Look like Audi ones or something??
Not sure what it is exactly, looked to be two microphones or sensors of some sort, had a three wire connector coming off it. Unsure about the headrests, ballin said something about them being rare - the car is a South African import if that means anything. The chassis number that it has on it doesn't appear to conform to the normal chassis number formula.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AndyGti on July 27, 2010, 08:02:08 PM
just normal adhesive spray?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: fuel on July 27, 2010, 08:09:30 PM
I used Ados F2 contact adhesive in the aerosol can as I had a near full can sitting around (left over when I had to glue the door card fabric on the Peugeot) but I was kindly told aftwards that Ados F2 is not the best stuff to use at all, apparently the best is 3M uphostery fabric glue in a spray can but I couldn't find who stocked it anyway.

If I try grab a section and tug it down it stays put, but who knows how it will last with humidity and heat over the next coming months.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 27, 2010, 08:49:56 PM
We used Ados F2 when we did the head liner in a mates car, no problems.. We used proper head liner material from a upholstery place though
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on July 27, 2010, 09:05:57 PM
Ados F2 is an excellent glue and lasts years, sadly I think it is deemed a bit environmentally unfriendly nowdays as with most things that actually worked like they were meant to.
In saying that 3M glue seemed to do the job ok when I used that
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: fuel on July 27, 2010, 09:59:53 PM
I was quoted between $180 and $240 to have it done locally with proper head liner material which had the foam backing behind it, but it wasn't in exactly the same colour or pattern as the original cloth, so though bugger it I'll give it a go myself, and hardly anyone is going to notice that the head liner cloth isn't exactly the same as OEM stuff anyway. I did it in sections of about 30-45cms at a time starting from the rear and ending up doing the sun visor recesses last after gaining more confidence. You could probably do the lot in one go if you had a few helpers and did it really slowly and carefully.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tonka on July 28, 2010, 12:25:45 AM
Quote from: fuel on July 27, 2010, 07:16:33 PM

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Doing the roof lining set me back a massive $35 (and a few hours mucking around) while the window reg was $220.


that looks mint! looks kinda like suede cloth material.

From memory, when coons and I did mine with the actual headliner material it cost about $100 and it seems like you got the same results for less than half the price.
good s**t mate
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 28, 2010, 07:47:53 AM
Nice job!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 28, 2010, 08:13:51 AM
Quote from: euro-jet on July 26, 2010, 10:21:28 PM
stripped,cleaned and busy preparing new wheels...  ;D


What are your plans Colin?

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on July 28, 2010, 08:39:07 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on July 28, 2010, 08:13:51 AM
What are your plans Colin?


heading towards colour coded centres and polished lip. just geting tad bored of the twists.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on July 28, 2010, 09:21:12 PM
The twists look outstanding on your car!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on July 28, 2010, 09:55:07 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on July 28, 2010, 09:21:12 PM
The twists look outstanding on your car!
;) not going to disagree.... but just want a change.
BBS's might even b better who knows?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on July 29, 2010, 09:36:22 PM
shooed away the horse that had decided the hatch on my mk2 was a good place to sharpen his teeth! Bastard horse, gnawed off a good portion of paint.  Needless to say Im now looking for a decent panel and paint guy!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on July 29, 2010, 10:47:00 PM
Quote from: euro-jet on July 28, 2010, 09:55:07 PM
  ;) not going to disagree.... but just want a change.
BBS's might even b better who knows?

ooo i was looking at twists for the mk2?? you want to sell them>
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on July 29, 2010, 10:58:58 PM
Quote from: tyz-fly on July 29, 2010, 10:47:00 PM
ooo i was looking at twists for the mk2?? you want to sell them>

Put the D90s on :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on July 30, 2010, 11:23:34 AM
Quote from: flying on July 29, 2010, 09:36:22 PM
shooed away the horse that had decided the hatch on my mk2 was a good place to sharpen his teeth! Bastard horse, gnawed off a good portion of paint.  Needless to say Im now looking for a decent panel and paint guy!

What colour is it?  orange?  It might have mistaken it for a tasty morsel of a carrot :D

But seriously, what?!  A horse having a nibble of your car?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on July 30, 2010, 01:18:03 PM
black..
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he made marks like this all the way across the tailgate.. I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't caught him in the act.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 30, 2010, 01:20:39 PM
Maybe he had toothache, poor horsey.

Worse than my headlight washer :(
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Post by: Alfashark on July 30, 2010, 05:46:01 PM
Horses, cows and sheep... They all get curious and have a taste test or a good scratch against any cars or aircraft that end up in the same paddock.
The first item on our post landing x-country/competition land-out checklist was "secure the airframe - check for stock and DO NOT leave unattended if stock are in the same paddock"
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on July 30, 2010, 09:44:02 PM
that sucks about the horse munching on your car bro.peter at chandlers in grey lynn cnr williamson & macalvie or cheaper option dude named ashok at excell panel and paint out south.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on July 30, 2010, 11:03:42 PM
It's painted in Jet black Dulon lacquer and crystal clear.
I gave the tins of leftovers to the owner before you.
I can put you in the direction of the guy who painted if you need him?
   I can see the insurance guy now...  ::) A horse What?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on July 30, 2010, 11:09:10 PM
Quote from: GTI's on July 30, 2010, 11:03:42 PM
It's painted in Jet black Dulon lacquer and crystal clear.
I gave the tins of leftovers to the owner before you.
I can put you in the direction of the guy who painted if you need him?
   I can see the insurance guy now...  ::) A horse What?

Oh no ... is it THE black 16v that got munched by a horse?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 31, 2010, 09:25:48 AM
Yesterday i went from Hamilton to Coromandel Town then back to Pearoa then to Waihi and back to the tron via Matamata in the Jetta....
Great day for it
A nice shot in K gorge....
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Post by: chis on July 31, 2010, 09:42:42 AM
man you cover a lot of miles for work ballin!
looks great
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 31, 2010, 09:57:45 AM
Quote from: chis on July 31, 2010, 09:42:42 AM
man you cover a lot of miles for work ballin!
looks great

i should have taken the work diesel skoda but it was to nice a day not to take the jetta  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: fuel on July 31, 2010, 04:04:08 PM
I gave my Golf a good clean out and took some pics of it

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Post by: VeeDub on July 31, 2010, 04:15:33 PM
Interesting colour carpet and they look like Audi head rests??? Car looks really tidy!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on July 31, 2010, 06:11:23 PM
During WOF testing they couldn't get a pattern on the headlights due to the severity of the yellowed plastic lens. Cleaned, polished and shining brightly again.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 31, 2010, 08:42:40 PM
Quote from: OOOO on July 31, 2010, 06:11:23 PM
During WOF testing they couldn't get a pattern on the headlights due to the severity of the yellowed plastic lens. Cleaned, polished and shining brightly again.

On the Passat Scott?

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on August 01, 2010, 01:53:40 AM
Quote from: ballin on July 31, 2010, 09:25:48 AM
Yesterday i went from Hamilton to Coromandel Town then back to Pearoa then to Waihi and back to the tron via Matamata in the Jetta....
Great day for it
A nice shot in K gorge....
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i have a very similiar picture in same spot ...  :o

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on August 01, 2010, 10:32:21 AM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on July 31, 2010, 08:42:40 PM
On the Passat Scott?

Yep, S6 thankfully has glass lens
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 02, 2010, 09:06:28 AM
Yesterday I trial fitted my Momo Stars on Dads Mk1 GTI:

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on August 02, 2010, 09:59:56 AM
Nah sorry Nic, I reckon they don't match the classic look.  Looks a bit, modern perhaps? Even if they're period.  It 'aint mine though...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rockycfc on August 02, 2010, 10:02:18 AM
I just bought one.

Skoda Octavia vRS with the Revo chip and tune.

Brand new :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 02, 2010, 10:12:10 AM
Nice! Petrol or diesel?
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Post by: rockycfc on August 02, 2010, 10:19:58 AM
Petrol... will probably get it on Thurs/Fri...

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 02, 2010, 10:21:36 AM
Excellent. Good to have another Skoda driver on here :D
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Post by: RS ZWEI on August 02, 2010, 10:42:37 AM
Quote from: wilco on August 02, 2010, 09:59:56 AM
Nah sorry Nic, I reckon they don't match the classic look.  Looks a bit, modern perhaps? Even if they're period.  It 'aint mine though...

The first time I saw Momo Stars was on the 1986 VL Group A Commodore, Ive loved the wheels even since. They need a repaint so I was thinking of colour codeing them Mars Red.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SteveC on August 02, 2010, 02:31:58 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on August 02, 2010, 10:42:37 AM
The first time I saw Momo Stars was on the 1986 VL Group A Commodore, Ive loved the wheels even since. They need a repaint so I was thinking of colour codeing them Mars Red.


yup, classic simplicity, I like them on the Mk1
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on August 02, 2010, 02:33:54 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on August 02, 2010, 09:06:28 AM
Yesterday I trial fitted my Momo Stars on Dads Mk1 GTI:

Like
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Post by: VeeDub on August 02, 2010, 05:07:22 PM
Gave her a wash and did some more pondering to put on trademe or to keep off trademe..

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on August 02, 2010, 10:07:35 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on August 02, 2010, 05:07:22 PM
Gave her a wash and did some more pondering to put on trademe or to keep off trademe..

You're a pansy
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Post by: Skilfil on August 03, 2010, 12:20:50 AM
Washed it then watched the planes flying past the house

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Y0RKI on August 03, 2010, 08:36:04 AM
Sealed up the sunroof to stop the girlfriend getting a shower everytime it rains
also topped up the oil, i say topped up, i mean refilled it as it was empty!  ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on August 03, 2010, 06:58:38 PM
vacumed a crap load of water out of the back... again  >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 07, 2010, 05:58:41 PM
Tidied up the wiring to my gauge senders in the engine bay.
Broke the cover on the wiring tray behind the battery - doh!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on August 07, 2010, 06:08:31 PM
WOF
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on August 07, 2010, 06:12:28 PM
Put the new seats in the 2 door mk2 golf, now have a matching interior :)

Took it for a drive for the first time in 6months ;D ;D ;D love the 16v

I need to get it back on the road
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on August 07, 2010, 06:32:42 PM
Nice! Where did the seats come from?

I reminded myself of how much I hate driveshafts while re-installing the motor and gearbox  >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on August 07, 2010, 06:39:56 PM
Sorted a deal with euro jet and got his ones, go them down here for next to nothing :)

Now I have some spare factory fabric to repair the bolster on the GTI too!

What motor & box are you working on?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on August 07, 2010, 06:49:27 PM
The mk3. Few things needed doing, and I'm over working on cars!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on August 07, 2010, 07:28:38 PM
Quote from: deedub on August 07, 2010, 06:49:27 PM
The mk3. Few things needed doing, and I'm over working on cars!

shhhhhhh!!! No you're not, its only just starting ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on August 07, 2010, 07:34:24 PM
put in the eprom chip, and pulled out the radiator and flushed the engine and heater box, reinstalled it and went for a drive, now instead of no heat its luke warm heat
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on August 07, 2010, 08:11:26 PM
Filled the R32's petrol tank ........ $106 of 98.

Next Saturday I am driving from Rotorua to Wanganui, then Palmerston North and back to Rotorua. In excess of 700km.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on August 07, 2010, 08:48:09 PM
Has petrol gone up again because it cost me over $72 to fill the Polo fuel tank today?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on August 08, 2010, 12:57:32 PM
Quote from: brian245 on August 07, 2010, 08:48:09 PM
Has petrol gone up again because it cost me over $72 to fill the Polo fuel tank today?

Try $99 of 95 in a Mk4  :-X
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on August 08, 2010, 01:04:34 PM
Try 95 litres of 98 at $1.85 down here in Dunedin.  >:( That will last me a whole 650km.  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on August 08, 2010, 04:23:49 PM
Quote from: M on August 08, 2010, 01:04:34 PM
Try 95 litres of 98 at $1.85 down here in Dunedin.  >:( That will last me a whole 650km.  ;D

Sounds about normal? Pretty sure that's about the going rate for it up here in Auckland too

650km out of 95L? Yikes, is that in the Range Rover?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on August 08, 2010, 06:48:35 PM
Quote from: coons on August 08, 2010, 04:23:49 PM
Sounds about normal? Pretty sure that's about the going rate for it up here in Auckland too

650km out of 95L? Yikes, is that in the Range Rover?

Yes she likes a drink.   :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on August 09, 2010, 09:11:46 PM
Got a tek screw stuch in one of my rear tyres... Great! >:(

Luckily it was able to be repaired, but still a real pain in the arse as the tyres are still relatively new.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on August 10, 2010, 12:59:11 PM
didnt give enough angle out of the driveway and completely ripped and snapped my front lip extender, looks like i'll be ordering another one from germany if anyone is keen on a group buy
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on August 11, 2010, 05:44:25 PM
Just spent the last 2 hours cleaning the centre of one RS wheel with a scotch brite green scourer pad thing! Fingers are numb, but the finish of the original paint is excellent. Will do the other three and decide whether or not to powdercoat!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on August 12, 2010, 10:49:11 AM
Alternator all overhauled with new bearings/brushes etc and 12month warranty.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on August 14, 2010, 07:36:46 PM
Drove just over 700 km between 9am and 7pm today, at an average of 10.5 l/100km. Th R32 has to be one of the supreme long distance tourers in inclement weather
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on August 14, 2010, 08:16:39 PM
put in scirroco seats and dyed my door cards black! feels so much nicer
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 14, 2010, 08:21:57 PM
2x wof's, 1x rego, 4x fuel, all fluids and tyre pressures checked on 3 cars
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on August 15, 2010, 11:04:01 AM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on August 15, 2010, 11:13:13 AM
Will take the Mk4 over 100,000km on the way back to auckland today
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on August 15, 2010, 05:20:43 PM
Quote from: coons on August 15, 2010, 11:04:01 AM
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hope you were watching the road while taking that :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on August 15, 2010, 06:47:37 PM
put eurosport strut brace on the track car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on August 16, 2010, 02:19:22 PM
146000 miles. not all today  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS4 on August 16, 2010, 02:27:08 PM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Y0RKI on August 17, 2010, 11:05:29 AM
clocked 55,555 miles in mine, done since 1995
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Tdi on August 17, 2010, 11:18:31 AM
Changed the suspension, dropped the wagon off to get the manual conversion done and cut up the last of my donor gti with a sabre saw >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 17, 2010, 11:28:34 AM
changed the Jetta's shoes  ;) :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on August 17, 2010, 11:29:44 AM
Quote from: ballin on August 17, 2010, 11:28:34 AM
changed the Jetta's shoes  ;) :o

I knew they would look dope on the Jetta. Shows us a pic then!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 17, 2010, 11:37:12 AM
Quote from: Omes on August 17, 2010, 11:29:44 AM
I knew they would look dope on the Jetta. Shows us a pic then!  ;D

All in good time  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on August 17, 2010, 11:55:12 AM
No time like the present ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on August 17, 2010, 02:54:26 PM
tssk .....time waster   :D ;) ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on August 17, 2010, 08:55:48 PM
Still waiting for pics...................Chris you there?  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 17, 2010, 11:28:48 PM
I got too dark by the time I got home and the iPhone pic wasn't doing it justice.... All in good time good things come to those who wait
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 22, 2010, 10:01:17 AM
ET19 on a mk3 golf
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on August 22, 2010, 11:22:48 AM
ooosh ballin!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Period_Correct_ on August 22, 2010, 01:00:30 PM
yesterday i fitted H&Rs, and combined with the Bilstein B6s... it is awesome!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on August 22, 2010, 01:36:38 PM
Quote from: NasTnaS on August 22, 2010, 01:00:30 PM
yesterday i fitted H&Rs, and combined with the Bilstein B6s... it is awesome!

To your VAG? ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on August 22, 2010, 01:51:54 PM
Cruised to Hamilton and back to pick up some wheeles from Mr Wilco.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Period_Correct_ on August 22, 2010, 01:54:04 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on August 22, 2010, 01:36:38 PM
To your VAG? ;)

:laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 22, 2010, 02:11:08 PM
Quote from: Filx on August 22, 2010, 01:51:54 PM
Cruised to Hamilton and back to pick up some wheeles from Mr Wilco.

shouldve dropped me a line and popped in for a coffee
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on August 22, 2010, 04:36:26 PM
Washed it. Started at the front and work towards the rear. By the time I got there, the front already had a yellow powder settling on it *&%(^(%%^ thermal areas  >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on August 22, 2010, 05:20:49 PM
Quote from: xring on August 22, 2010, 04:36:26 PM
Washed it. Started at the front and work towards the rear. By the time I got there, the front already had a yellow powder settling on it *&%(^(%%^ thermal areas  >:(

Nah, that's just the pine tree pollen... Head up Wiltsdown Rd on this side with a NW wind and you'd think the pine forest on the upwind side was on fire - thick yellow clouds of the stuff.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 22, 2010, 05:36:39 PM
Quote from: xring on August 22, 2010, 04:36:26 PM
Washed it. Started at the front and work towards the rear. By the time I got there, the front already had a yellow powder settling on it *&%(^(%%^ thermal areas  >:(

My car has been covered in it for about 3 weeks now.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on August 22, 2010, 07:00:22 PM
^Spring is comming so more of that on its way^
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on August 22, 2010, 08:06:21 PM
Mine is screaming out for a wash too... but it won't :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on August 22, 2010, 08:51:26 PM
Woulda loved to but was a seriously a dash down and back. Great way to spend a Sunday morning though.

Quote from: ballin on August 22, 2010, 02:11:08 PM
shouldve dropped me a line and popped in for a coffee
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on August 22, 2010, 09:46:16 PM
removed both door cards as they've never sat right since I got her,re glued loose bits to the card,buffed both with leather conditioner and re fitted like a glove,stoked......

oil change and new sparks and she feels great  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: typ53 on August 22, 2010, 09:48:17 PM
Drove 300kms or so from Tekapo to Oamaru via the back roads in a 2L Q5 TDI  - a very pretty drive with next to no-one on the roads.  South Islanders are so spoiled when it comes to roads.  

The Q5 drove like a much smaller car with a much bigger engine.  I'm just about converted.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: le mans on August 23, 2010, 04:51:24 PM
Had my car corner weight balanced. We used this online calculator for working out the target weights:
http://robrobinette.com/corner_weight_calc.htm (http://robrobinette.com/corner_weight_calc.htm). Managed to get it spot on 50% cross weight. Also took the front hotchkis sway bar off and replaced with oem to dial out more understeer and envoke more response from the back end. Still running the h-sport rear bar. Initial results look good.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on August 23, 2010, 05:34:53 PM
Sold the VR6, corrado back to being a daily (haven't driven it in so long!) so got a warrant and reg today woohoo.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on August 23, 2010, 06:22:14 PM
got another wheel alingment
the guys at Tyreworx grey lynn must think im a total freak.  I get about 3-4alingments a year after I take out the suspension and sub frame so often.

anyway thats a fairly boring update.

What have I done recently?
Oil catch can
16V badges
Installed bigger brand new radiator
New slam panel
Had konis reconditioned and painted my springs
Installed rose jointed shift linkage
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on August 23, 2010, 06:28:02 PM
Quote from: chis on August 23, 2010, 06:22:14 PM
got another wheel alingment
the guys at Tyreworx grey lynn must think im a total freak.  I get about 3-4alingments a year after I take out the suspension and sub frame so often.

anyway thats a fairly boring update.

What have I done recently?
Oil catch can
16V badges
Installed bigger brand new radiator
New slam panel
Had konis reconditioned and painted my springs
Installed rose jointed shift linkage

You've been busy! Do you need a special paint to paint springs?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on August 23, 2010, 06:46:11 PM
got some avon formula ford semi slicks fitted for track day.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 28, 2010, 10:24:45 PM
It lives.....  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on August 29, 2010, 08:04:55 AM
Quote from: ballin on August 28, 2010, 10:24:45 PM
It lives.....  ;)

What does??  ;D >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on August 29, 2010, 08:49:43 AM
Quote from: M on August 29, 2010, 08:04:55 AM
What does??  ;D >:D
This is comical, as I know the full story this weekend, are you sat next to each other typing or does one have to log off before the other logs in :D :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on August 29, 2010, 01:24:27 PM
Heheee nice one lads good to hear she's going!!!  ;)

Nah Paul, ones got iphone the other on the pc  ;) ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 29, 2010, 10:10:10 PM
Just like to say M is the freakin man...what a top bloke- Master VW/Audi/Porsche mechanic- safe drive home from Hamilton buddy, i had an awesome 4 days  :) ;D :D ;) 8)


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on August 29, 2010, 10:46:32 PM
Looking good mate 8) 8) 8), any clips of it on the move
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 29, 2010, 10:49:15 PM
No not yet mate
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 06 GTi on August 30, 2010, 07:55:50 AM
Need clips or pics guys...Im excited that it lives but what is it?  Did Hamilton weather behave?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on August 30, 2010, 03:56:10 PM
Quote from: APR PWR on August 30, 2010, 07:55:50 AM
Need clips or pics guys...Im excited that it lives but what is it?  Did Hamilton weather behave?

His profile will give you a hint  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on August 30, 2010, 05:35:26 PM
Pulled the P.Plates off, removed the ballbag... Ready for departure tomorrow :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on August 30, 2010, 05:37:05 PM
Quote from: Alfashark on August 30, 2010, 05:35:26 PM
Pulled the P.Plates off, removed the ballbag... Ready for departure tomorrow :)

What's a ballbag????
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on August 30, 2010, 05:54:50 PM
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That's a ballbag ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on August 30, 2010, 05:58:09 PM
Wow you have a ballbag on your car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on August 30, 2010, 06:21:00 PM
Quote from: ballin on August 29, 2010, 10:10:10 PM
Just like to say M is the freakin man...what a top bloke- Master VW/Audi/Porsche mechanic- safe drive home from Hamilton buddy, i had an awesome 4 days  :) ;D :D ;) 8)


Was a good few days mate. Enough Corona was enjoyed ;D

Including the time spent at Eurotune in Auckland and then 4 days in Hamilton and a 900km drive home in my new project.  ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on August 30, 2010, 09:31:09 PM
Quote from: M on August 30, 2010, 06:21:00 PM
Including the time spent at Eurotune in Auckland and then 4 days in Hamilton and a 900km drive home in my new project.  ;) ;D ;D

Do tell!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on August 31, 2010, 11:14:53 AM
What bit?

Eurotune - We are now the South Island Agent for APR.  ;D

Hamilton - Ballin can fill people in.  ;D

New Project - Mk3 in grey.  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on August 31, 2010, 05:12:28 PM
Washed it after it's 900km run home:

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Kaiser helped me too.

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Will start a project thread in a couple of weeks when I get round to starting it.  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on August 31, 2010, 06:17:24 PM
Kaiser doesn't look too happy about your new purchase!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on August 31, 2010, 06:34:37 PM
Is Kaiser nice but would eat you too :P
They can be unpredictable those beasts unless you just treat them like cuddles the dog all the time. Then they are pretty soft. But still a dog.
If they are trained like a police dog they can be also very nice but very dangerous as well. Much respect and control needed.
He looks pretty cool for a tough guy :)
I miss my dog.
We used to have big gooey show our dog and cat moments on here before we all decided to get bitter and twisted :P
Lets go back to that :angel:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on August 31, 2010, 06:36:56 PM
Charged the battery and sold it  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on August 31, 2010, 07:04:25 PM
Quote from: deedub on August 31, 2010, 06:17:24 PM
Kaiser doesn't look too happy about your new purchase!

He is only happy when eating.....  ;D

Quote from: BB on August 31, 2010, 06:34:37 PM
Is Kaiser nice but would eat you too :P


No he is a big soft bastard, would probably run away from you rather than confront you.......... while I am there, but enter when we are out at your own risk.  ;)

I trust him implicitly and would only own such a dog from a puppy, however I would never leave him alone with small kids or any dog for that matter. For a dog this size doesn't have to be trying to hurt in order to do so. Being playful would be enough to hurt a small child, never leave a dog alone with kids no matter what you think of it.

I have found that smaller dogs are always worse behaved though.  ;D

I would never own another breed than Rottweiler though, just the perfect dog to me.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on August 31, 2010, 07:39:08 PM
I agree never leave a dog alone with young kids, they need to know your there watching them and also to watch the kids.
My dog was very good with kids but I still would always watch.
Terriers snap often.
And yea it is good owning a dog from a puppy :)
Does he get to go in the car with you all the time?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on August 31, 2010, 08:22:40 PM
I think sometimes it's the kids that need to be watched around dogs not the other way around. My little girl loves animals but sometimes pushes the boundaries a bit when around them. I agree never leave them alone.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on September 05, 2010, 08:43:08 PM
New pads and rotors onto car I'm selling. Bilsteins out originals back in. Swapped over the tail lights.
What else did I do to my VAG today? Met the new valver, fell in love with it and almost rolled it >:D
Had the perfect Fathers day,was made a cooked breakfast, spent time with my daughter and then worked on cars with a friend. What more could I ask for!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on September 06, 2010, 05:41:10 PM
got the rat a new wof  >:D now to move it to its new home and bring down the value of a
multi-million dollar neighbourhood
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on September 07, 2010, 05:44:55 PM
Hit a large pothole last night on the main road between Taupo and Rotorua. Hell of a thump to the left front. Maybe my imagination, but steering now appears to be slightly off centre. Wheel alignment time methinks. Any suggestions on where to get it done in Rotorua?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on September 07, 2010, 06:28:53 PM
Well I forgot how utterly bad a mk2s radiator is to fit on a car with AC :P
After fitting Chis dads turbos celicas one with no problems, it also was repaired with no problems unlike my golf one that broke up.
I came home and struggled like crazy with this new rat golf, how can they make such a hash of a simple thing like fitting a goddamn radiator ::)
I walked away with its guts all hanging out still as it got dark.
Oh well Ill get there.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: jettamaniac on September 07, 2010, 07:39:01 PM
Dropped a flywheel off for machining/lightening, in anticipation of creating a new life for my vento, as well as giving myself a challenge
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on September 08, 2010, 07:22:16 PM
Got a wheel alignment after hitting a pothole at speed on the state highway. Supposedly was out by quite a bit.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on September 08, 2010, 09:26:56 PM
Sold one and then went and spent that money on another!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on September 09, 2010, 08:56:19 AM
that was quick!
a well priced manual mk2 does not last
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: era101 on September 12, 2010, 06:17:50 PM
Installed HID low beam lights today, spent about 30min trying too hook them up so looked on the net and it took about 1min, felt so stupid :-\ but had to take front bumper off to take my lights out which was a hassle. But all in all they look real good, and am putting high beam ones on this saterday :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on September 13, 2010, 09:24:57 AM
Swapped the suspension & Fitted Polo_GTI's  17" RS4 replicas, Thanks Han, Lovely condition! :)
Fitted V Maxx coilovers in the "Rallye" Thanks Hans & Dave At NZ Performance tuning  >:D
ATS cups on my daily 8v GTI.
And Hovered the new Heli around the shed without destroying it  :angel:


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Simon* on September 13, 2010, 10:26:21 AM
Quote from: GTI's on September 13, 2010, 09:24:57 AM
Swapped the suspension & Fitted Polo_GTI's  17" RS4 replicas, Thanks Han, Lovely condition! :)
Fitted V Maxx coilovers in the "Rallye" Thanks Hans & Dave At NZ Performance tuning  >:D
ATS cups on my daily 8v GTI.
And Hovered the new Heli around the shed without destroying it  :angel:

Sounds like a good day! :)

I have a wee indoor 3 channel heli that I chase my kids round the lounge with ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Y0RKI on September 13, 2010, 12:01:42 PM
Sold the bugger!
wonder if the guy is on here, Ashleigh in Manukau
seems he has bought and sold a lot of VAg stuff on TM
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HandsomeDan on September 13, 2010, 12:22:24 PM
Quote from: Mk1unoT on September 13, 2010, 12:01:42 PM
Sold the bugger!
wonder if the guy is on here, Ashleigh in Manukau
seems he has bought and sold a lot of VAg stuff on TM
You had Vag?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Y0RKI on September 13, 2010, 12:28:05 PM
nah, Christina did.
She saw the light and we now have a Fiat for her  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 13, 2010, 12:42:51 PM
Quote from: Mk1unoT on September 13, 2010, 12:28:05 PM
nah, Christina did.
She saw the light and we now have a Fiat for her  ;D

The red Coupe?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HandsomeDan on September 13, 2010, 02:14:29 PM
Quote from: Mk1unoT on September 13, 2010, 12:28:05 PM
nah, Christina did.
She saw the light and we now have a Fiat for her  ;D
I thought for a horrible moment there, you'd developed taste, Mr Sellers!

Obviously taste is bred rather than acquired, so you won't be in Vag any time soon. ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on September 13, 2010, 02:31:49 PM
wagon looks great on those rims brendon!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Y0RKI on September 13, 2010, 02:45:28 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 13, 2010, 12:42:51 PM
The red Coupe?


;D ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 13, 2010, 03:54:31 PM
Quote from: Mk1unoT on September 13, 2010, 02:45:28 PM
;D ;)

His and Hers, so romantic  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on September 13, 2010, 05:13:54 PM
Wheels look great! I miss my wheels...  :-[

Nice!!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on September 13, 2010, 06:02:38 PM
After picking up my 16v last week I gave it it's first vacuum in 5 years I'm guessing. This morning in the light of day I saw how bad a job I'd done so I started over. I began in the boot which was the worst, decided to get the carpet out and do it on the driveway. Then that got me motivated to do all the plastics so I removed a few, cleaned them up and then decided to pull out the seats. So out they came. Found all sorts of crap, including 2 paua shells and the original gear selector insert underneath the carpet.
Best way to get to know the car I reckon, a long drive home and then tear her apart.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on September 13, 2010, 06:11:33 PM
Today I didn't do anything to my vag.. But I painted some wheels to put on my brothers vag. Do you like them? In person they are WAYYYY more ORANGE!!! than in the pics. They will go on the car below.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on September 13, 2010, 06:30:42 PM
Jealous.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ted on September 13, 2010, 08:26:20 PM
Looking good Tbag! Jealous also. However, i think you've made a mistake painting them with the Ironlak. From my extensive experience with that paint i wouldn't be putting it anywhere near anything as beautiful as those RM's  :-[
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on September 13, 2010, 08:33:36 PM
I'll give them a few coats of clear and roll them, they'll be sweeeeeeeeet. They'll get stripped and powdercoated a different colour in a year or so anyway but I thought in the mean time that I might as well paint them and run them on a car instead of collecting dust on a shelf!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ted on September 13, 2010, 09:03:21 PM
Got anymore sets collecting dust? I know of a sweet mk1 golf that could do with some  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ted on September 13, 2010, 09:05:03 PM
Is the passat getting lowered as well?

Whats Clem doing with the rims currently on it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on September 13, 2010, 09:20:59 PM
Haha.. No other sets collecting dust that'll fit your car. He'll probs keep them bro, he's just gonna use the RMs till I need them for something else, then he'll put his back on!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 4motioning on September 14, 2010, 10:32:43 AM
waterblasted away some of the clear coat on my back bumper!  >:(

and there is another bit coming away on the other side.

maybe water blasting is not such a good idea.  :-\

tho, might be a good excuse to by another bumper . . .
and get some side skirts while im at it . . .
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 14, 2010, 12:10:32 PM
Quote from: ROSH on September 14, 2010, 10:32:43 AM
waterblasted away some of the clear coat on my back bumper!  >:(

and there is another bit coming away on the other side.

maybe water blasting is not such a good idea.  :-\

tho, might be a good excuse to by another bumper . . .
and get some side skirts while im at it . . .

No its not, I learnt that hard way on my old VR6  :-[
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on September 14, 2010, 01:13:22 PM
Stared at these and wished they would fit my car  >:( Seller from a tyre shop bs'd me saying they were 5x100 and from a GTI, bought them painted them up and went to put them on... Hello... 5x110.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 4motioning on September 14, 2010, 02:07:36 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 14, 2010, 12:10:32 PM
No its not, I learnt that hard way on my old VR6  :-[


the waterblasting?

maybe i should just keep my distance with it.
i only blast it to get the worst of the dirt off before cleaning
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on September 14, 2010, 02:16:50 PM
Quote from: ROSH on September 14, 2010, 02:07:36 PM
the waterblasting?

maybe i should just keep my distance with it.
i only blast it to get the worst of the dirt off before cleaning

No no no.... hose down.... 2 buckets one with meguires gold in it the other plain water.... wash and rinse rub down with an old towel...works like da bomb (Cheers Omes)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 14, 2010, 02:18:27 PM
Quote from: ballin on September 14, 2010, 02:16:50 PM
No no no.... hose down.... 2 buckets one with meguires gold in it the other plain water.... wash and rinse rub down with an old towel...works like da bomb (Cheers Omes)

Also warm water helps.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on September 14, 2010, 02:20:23 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 14, 2010, 02:18:27 PM
Also warm water helps.


yep forgot to say that  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on September 14, 2010, 03:42:18 PM
Also, forget the old towel. All that does is scratch. You can't see the scratches but it's doing it. Always use a chamois if you can. They're a great investment.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 4motioning on September 14, 2010, 04:27:19 PM
Quote from: KARTS on September 14, 2010, 03:42:18 PM
Always use a chamois if you can. They're a great investment.

yep got me one of those =o)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 14, 2010, 05:45:45 PM
Latest mods:

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on September 14, 2010, 05:48:32 PM
Has that been certified?  :D ....cute bubs!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on September 14, 2010, 05:58:29 PM
Congrats Rob! Is it your first?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 14, 2010, 06:02:22 PM
Thanks! Yep, first one :)
I am very pleased indeed!
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on September 14, 2010, 07:42:58 PM
congratulations mate! ten fingers ten toes. ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on September 14, 2010, 07:46:16 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on September 14, 2010, 06:02:22 PM
Thanks! Yep, first one :)
I am very pleased indeed!
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Sweet, I got number 2 on the way. Named yet?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: qta4 on September 14, 2010, 08:00:47 PM
Oh those memorys, really exciting times for all .

I have just become a grandfather for the third time, beautiful little boy, Cullen Paul is his first two names.
Congratulations, a very prescious new life for you Rob and your Wife...........
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 14, 2010, 08:30:21 PM
Thanks all.
Elizabeth Marie, Born on fathers day :) 6lb 3oz
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on September 14, 2010, 09:35:42 PM
Welcome to Elizabeth Marie, arriving in time to personally be the most memorable fathers day present you'll ever receive...congratulations and well done to you both Rob and Mrs Rob... :) :) 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on September 14, 2010, 09:40:50 PM
Congratulations Rob! Now... all modifications for the little one! ;-)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on September 16, 2010, 12:25:14 PM
remeber to have a photo in baby book (babys first ride in skoda)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HandsomeDan on September 16, 2010, 01:06:31 PM
make sure as little Clubley gets older that she is instilled with the VAG passion that her dad has...either that or try for a boy next time!

Congrats, Rob!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 16, 2010, 01:47:39 PM
Quote from: HandsomeDan on September 16, 2010, 01:06:31 PM
make sure as little Clubley gets older that she is instilled with the VAG passion that her dad has...either that or try for a boy next time!

Congrats, Rob!

Oh yes! How old before they can hold a spanner? Small hands will be good for all sorts of jobs :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on September 16, 2010, 04:58:30 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on September 16, 2010, 01:47:39 PM
Oh yes! How old before they can hold a spanner? Small hands will be good for all sorts of jobs :)

Thats the spirit  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Angle on September 16, 2010, 04:59:24 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on September 16, 2010, 01:47:39 PM
Oh yes! How old before they can hold a spanner? Small hands will be good for all sorts of jobs :)

Between 3 and 4 they get pretty handy.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on September 16, 2010, 09:03:34 PM
Passed the mk3 manual wagon onto another vasker who has big plans for it and within 30mins had spent the cash on my 'Rice Racer' :o :o
Sad to let the wagon go but moving forward :'( :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on September 16, 2010, 09:16:08 PM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on September 16, 2010, 09:03:34 PM
Passed the mk3 manual wagon onto another vasker who has big plans for it and within 30mins had spent the cash on my 'Rice Racer' :o :o
Sad to let the wagon go but moving forward :'( :'(

;)  Gotta let go at some stage.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on September 16, 2010, 09:21:31 PM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on September 16, 2010, 09:03:34 PM
Passed the mk3 manual wagon onto another vasker who has big plans for it and within 30mins had spent the cash on my 'Rice Racer' :o :o
Sad to let the wagon go but moving forward :'( :'(
cant wait to see the suzuki circulating at track days!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on September 16, 2010, 09:21:56 PM
Did nothing  :(    Left it sitting in the garage. May give it a run into Hamilton tomorrow, it's been too long without a drive and I'm getting restless. But HUGE thanks to Wilco the mechanical magician who let me pretend to help him change the cambelt waterpump etc a couple of weeks ago! Good to see how it's done...(Cheers again Wilco, - absolute top man!!) Am still decorating the hallway with the Fuchs alloys (= happy wife). Will take one alloy to Hamilton tomorrow and have a price on getting the edges trimmed up.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 4motioning on September 17, 2010, 05:11:40 PM
is having fun figuring out how to remove the head deck.
what jigsaw puzzling fun!

:-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 4motioning on September 17, 2010, 05:15:42 PM
Quote from: ROSH on September 17, 2010, 05:11:40 PM
is having fun figuring out how to remove the head deck.
what jigsaw puzzling fun!

:-\

to find out he has the wrong cable!  >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on September 17, 2010, 05:57:53 PM
made all the lights work, fuel filter, oil filter, stereo(alpine 9811- oldskool look in green to match the interior lighting) and some nice new shiny bits added too
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Golf Dvr on September 17, 2010, 06:14:46 PM
Finished pulling the steering wheel out today so i can get at the plastic steering column pieces to de-rubber them. Also got some iso phropyl alcohol to help with the process.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on September 17, 2010, 11:10:23 PM
Went to reverse out of a mates driveway tonight, gave up... went inside for smokes, chainsaw, chain and round the back for a quadbike to remove the tree which fell inches behind the vRS...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 4motioning on September 17, 2010, 11:15:48 PM
crazy night!
good thing the tree didnt hit anything
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on September 18, 2010, 01:40:40 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on September 16, 2010, 09:21:31 PM
cant wait to see the suzuki circulating at track days!!
Just a couple of quick pics >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on September 18, 2010, 01:46:43 PM
Future project for the Mk2.
Collected the Porsche Teleidials from the seller today, only fault is the paint is flaking.
The hardest thing will be deciding on a colour combo?

Polished lip / Black face
Black lip / Polished face
Polished all over / recesses highlighted black (a la mk5 GTI rims)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on September 18, 2010, 01:57:31 PM
Sorted my rims and tints. Excuse crapty garage photo but I'm way too hungover to venture out for a photo op!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on September 18, 2010, 02:14:28 PM
Quote from: The Truth on September 18, 2010, 01:57:31 PM
Sorted my rims and tints. Excuse s**tty garage photo but I'm way too hungover to venture out for a photo op!


real nice  8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on September 18, 2010, 02:19:32 PM
Nice! ..clean and simple, should put black vynal on the door bits where the glass meet on the b pillar......but bloody nice!.....im thinking of getting a Golf again and this time a mk4 HEHEHEH
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on September 18, 2010, 03:51:35 PM
That looks the ducks nuts cuzzie! What are the wheels and how low did you go?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on September 18, 2010, 04:17:47 PM
those mk4's sure need HUGE wheels to fill the arch
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on September 18, 2010, 04:52:15 PM
Cheers guys! Wheels are TSW Nurburgrings, 19x8. I went with the v-maxx option so I've got room for movement, dropped about 30mm at the moment, but will have a tinker and see how she looks/rides with another 10mm or so. Thinking I might also run some spacers before I get it all certed.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on September 18, 2010, 05:55:02 PM
Put a 16v in it this arvo
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on September 18, 2010, 06:30:40 PM
Quote from: HaNs on September 18, 2010, 05:55:02 PM
Put a 16v in it this arvo
:laugh:

Just a lazy engine install.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on September 18, 2010, 07:30:11 PM
Quote from: HaNs on September 18, 2010, 05:55:02 PM
Put a 16v in it this arvo

then it should be running in 24hrs  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on September 18, 2010, 07:51:45 PM
Quote from: chis on September 18, 2010, 07:30:11 PM
then it should be running in 24hrs  ;)

I didnt say anything about any looms  :D

Wish it was just a engine swap like yours! Still ages away from running  :-[
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on September 18, 2010, 08:55:14 PM
just winding you up hansy!
good to hear your going in the right direction
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on September 18, 2010, 09:10:49 PM
Quote from: chis on September 18, 2010, 08:55:14 PM
just winding you up hansy!
good to hear your going in the right direction

Still got your abf fuse box? I need one, only have a vr6 one...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on September 19, 2010, 09:34:41 PM
Said goodbye... gone to a new home, still in the club top guy  :) 8)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on September 19, 2010, 10:57:19 PM
Quote from: ballin on September 19, 2010, 09:34:41 PM
Said goodbye... gone to a new home, still in the club top guy  :) 8)

I hope he speaks up  :)


Today I drove down to Rotorua to pick up some goodies from xring, watch this space...  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on September 20, 2010, 09:28:18 AM
Quote from: The Truth on September 18, 2010, 01:57:31 PM
Sorted my rims and tints. Excuse s**tty garage photo but I'm way too hungover to venture out for a photo op!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi69.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi58%2Fbradloft%2FIMG_3814.jpg&hash=d89266a86af1bf709e5820bf69770cacf045b090)

Sweet as, I love how on the mkIV 5 doors the rear doors lines are replicated on the C-pillars all the way down to the rear bumpers err if you know what I mean1?  I thought I'd mention how I rate that design feature which is lost throughout the proceeding Golfs.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Thomas on September 20, 2010, 05:28:00 PM
Washed it and put it in the operation room
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on September 20, 2010, 07:13:45 PM
Pulled out a whole lotta plastic, and installed a headunit and craploads of new wiring ready for a couple of amps and a sub. (Still a long way to go too)

What a c u next tuesday of a job!

Oh and I think I've misplaced a couple of screws too? Might need some later if anybody has some supplies around :angel:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: qta4 on September 20, 2010, 07:20:57 PM
Went out to the shed to look at my car, looked at it, and turned around and went back to work. :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: vwrally on September 20, 2010, 07:56:53 PM
Quote from: qta4 on September 20, 2010, 07:20:57 PM
Went out to the shed to look at my car, looked at it, and turned around and went back to work. :(

Take a photo Noel it will save you the walk to the shed and back
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: qta4 on September 20, 2010, 08:10:17 PM
Its only 10 metres from the back of my shop, so i can probably do with the exercise.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ----- on September 20, 2010, 09:24:39 PM
Quote from: ballin on September 19, 2010, 09:34:41 PM
Said goodbye... gone to a new home

said hello,

awesome car, loved the drive back.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on September 21, 2010, 10:52:05 AM
Quote from: oettinger76 on September 20, 2010, 09:24:39 PM
said hello,

awesome car, loved the drive back.



Nice one  8) good to see it went to a good home and staying within the VASK club.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: jettamaniac on September 21, 2010, 07:09:54 PM
started pulling out the auto box to make way for the manual one. sure it would be easier to sell and buy a manual but im enjoying doing it
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on September 21, 2010, 07:43:49 PM
Not today, yesterday, fitted some new wheels  8)
8" wide, so has a slight bit of stretch. Fronts sit flush, rear's are slightly tucked, but they are rubbing a tad at the moment if you load up the back!

Unfortunately left the CF card for my SLR at home, so cellphone pics it is.. car's filthy anyway

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Painted the GTI gold to match the wheels, looks mint I reckon!

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I'm really tempted to change up the front.. I'm thinking Vento front end with either gold or just black tinted lights, or back to the standard front end with joey mod lights, and either gold or black tinted glass. Thoughts??

Anyone keen for swapsies?  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on September 21, 2010, 07:56:17 PM
looks choice mate! 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 4motioning on September 21, 2010, 07:57:20 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on September 21, 2010, 07:56:17 PM
looks choice mate! 8)

x2
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on September 21, 2010, 08:03:16 PM
oh ill look forward to spotting that on the pons!
sweeet
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 21, 2010, 08:32:10 PM
Added my ring sticker

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And took a few snaps

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anmaurer on September 21, 2010, 09:30:23 PM
Winners on the day...well night
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on September 21, 2010, 09:35:35 PM
Looks good Sam
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on September 21, 2010, 09:53:59 PM
Quote from: pebbles on September 21, 2010, 09:30:23 PM
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is it me or the front sitting a bit higher? maybe some rake???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on September 21, 2010, 09:59:44 PM
Damn, that looks hawt Coons! Front could come down a tad so the wheel gaps match - but that's getting picky.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on September 21, 2010, 10:04:51 PM
Nah the front is really bugging me aye!! Needs to be dropped 10-20mm more. What ways can I do that without changing the actual suspension?
I also don't really like how the hub covering sticks out on the backs.. I might paint that black and see if it looks any better
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Bullseye on September 22, 2010, 02:06:35 AM
Quote from: coons on September 21, 2010, 10:04:51 PM
Nah the front is really bugging me aye!! Needs to be dropped 10-20mm more. What ways can I do that without changing the actual suspension?

Put a turbo setup in the front end, the additional weight should fix your stance perfectly   ;)

Looks great  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on September 22, 2010, 03:00:36 PM
something that seems quite a good option is using modified upper spring cups that sit more recessed towards the strut tower- this drops the car 10mm or so without changing spring/shock dynamics much.  Have a browse on the net- sure you can get some mk3 ones
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 22, 2010, 03:14:43 PM
Got my P Zeros fitted on the rear and rears moved to the front. Rears are scalloped which is apparently because the shocks on their way out.

Time to buy those Koni FSDs
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on September 22, 2010, 03:29:19 PM
Met with the cert guy today, all looking good few comments but all good, ordered a coolant hose set and performance intake manifold 8)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on September 22, 2010, 07:47:12 PM
Quote from: coons on September 21, 2010, 07:43:49 PM

I'm really tempted to change up the front.. I'm thinking Vento front end with either gold or just black tinted lights, or back to the standard front end with joey mod lights, and either gold or black tinted glass. Thoughts??

played out  :P :police:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on September 23, 2010, 12:05:46 AM
Quote from: chis on September 22, 2010, 03:00:36 PM
something that seems quite a good option is using modified upper spring cups that sit more recessed towards the strut tower- this drops the car 10mm or so without changing spring/shock dynamics much.  Have a browse on the net- sure you can get some mk3 ones

Hmm got any links to the sort of thing you're talking about? Can't find too much


Quote from: ballin on September 22, 2010, 07:47:12 PM
played out  :P :police:

Yea but so are RS...  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on September 23, 2010, 07:23:11 PM
Quote from: ballin on September 22, 2010, 03:29:19 PM
Met with the cert guy today, all looking good few comments but all good, ordered a coolant hose set and performance intake manifold 8)

ballin, that looks awesome, noticed much improvement?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on September 23, 2010, 07:26:17 PM
Quote from: polo_GTI on September 23, 2010, 07:23:11 PM
ballin, that looks awesome, noticed much improvement?

its on order the website claims 20bhp increase dependant on mods, which i have  ;) ;D

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Quote from: coons on September 23, 2010, 12:05:46 AM
Yea but so are RS...  :P

Is that it?? all i can say is try hard wannabe splits  ;) :P :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on September 23, 2010, 07:31:27 PM
Quote from: ballin on September 23, 2010, 07:26:17 PM
its on order the website claims 20bhp increase dependant on mods, which i have  ;) ;D


Is that it?? all i can say is try hard wannabe splits  ;) :P :laugh:

easy girls, before someone breaks a nail
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on September 23, 2010, 07:33:23 PM
Quote from: ballin on September 22, 2010, 07:47:12 PM
played out  :P :police:

Quote from: coons on September 23, 2010, 12:05:46 AM

Yea but so are RS...  :P

Both of you are right if you're talking about overseas but we're down here remember, nothing in the VAG scene is played out or even coming close! Just do it.

Quote from: ballin on September 23, 2010, 07:26:17 PM
all i can say is try hard wannabe splits  ;) :P :laugh:

Who around here has try hard wannabe splits?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on September 23, 2010, 07:48:56 PM
Me! And I love them too so there  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on September 23, 2010, 07:53:20 PM
Haha proud of it! Good on ya. Coons aren't wannabe's though?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on September 23, 2010, 08:16:22 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on September 23, 2010, 07:53:20 PM
Haha proud of it! Good on ya. Coons aren't wannabe's though?

Lol  :D ;D

Wheel whores FTW  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 4motioning on September 23, 2010, 08:37:32 PM
lending my VR6 to my sister for unsure how long =o/
she came up for a family thing

just rung the insurance company to add her as a driver but they cant do anything tonight and i have to ring back in the morning.

maybe i should lend her my gf's VR6 since she isnt here to drive it . . .
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on September 23, 2010, 08:40:16 PM
Quote from: ballin on September 23, 2010, 08:16:22 PM
Lol  :D ;D

Wheel whores FTW  8)

Splits are so over rated  ;D :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on September 23, 2010, 08:41:50 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on September 23, 2010, 08:40:16 PM
Splits are so over rated  ;D :laugh:

Certainly overpriced for aesthetics  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on September 23, 2010, 10:06:42 PM
 :laugh: Chill.. nobody was taking a dig
As T said, nothing is played out down these ways!

Fake splits!? No way!  ;) :police:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on September 23, 2010, 10:40:52 PM
Pulled back seat out, parcel shelf out, all to get to the rear speakers which are 23 yrs old and 4",- need a serious upgrade! Spent hours then stalking speakers on trademe for better 4" replacements....still hunting.     
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 24, 2010, 09:50:55 AM
New tyres - no stretch, yay!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on September 24, 2010, 11:52:29 AM
ooooh tsk tsk  :police: are they now poking just out of the arches Rob?  you may get unwanted attention from the nasty power tripping NZ police!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 24, 2010, 11:58:38 AM
Quote from: Omes on September 24, 2010, 11:52:29 AM
ooooh tsk tsk  :police: are they now poking just out of the arches Rob?  you may get unwanted attention from the nasty power tripping NZ police!  :laugh:

Kinda looks like it on the pics but I had a good squint at it and I think I'm okay. :)

I also installed the girly pink breast cancer charity valve caps :)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4089%2F5018293811_437033f70b_b.jpg&hash=ac532db10ad93cfe92d1a59b21a881b710d8fc3d)

They can stay until some little girl steals them for her pushbike.

Edit: must clean those wheels!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on September 24, 2010, 12:06:34 PM
Those pink caps are  8) i'll get some on my widened steelies.

Luckily your wheels are semi matt black! less to worry about if clean or not. Im defo gona gor for matt black wheels next for our family wagon mkIV espescially with this weather we've been having canny keep anything clean for 2mins!  ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: jettamaniac on September 24, 2010, 01:33:10 PM
Quote from: coons on September 23, 2010, 12:05:46 AM
Hmm got any links to the sort of thing you're talking about? Can't find too much


Yea but so are RS...  :P

Would this work?

http://www.tmtuning.com/HOME/catalog/product_detail.php?default_product=768 (http://www.tmtuning.com/HOME/catalog/product_detail.php?default_product=768)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on September 24, 2010, 11:19:22 PM
broke the side mirror adjuster knob. FML  :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on September 25, 2010, 09:28:32 AM
Quote from: jettamaniac on September 24, 2010, 01:33:10 PM
Would this work?

http://www.tmtuning.com/HOME/catalog/product_detail.php?default_product=768 (http://www.tmtuning.com/HOME/catalog/product_detail.php?default_product=768)

yea hadnt seen those ones before, includes the whole bearing.  these are what I got

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lowering-Spring-top-pair-Golf-mk3-1994-65mm-spr-top-/310160998493?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item483709405d
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on September 25, 2010, 10:42:50 AM
Spruced up the old wheels in prep for sale.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi69.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi58%2Fbradloft%2FP9250001.jpg&hash=9e8a150e052562556d6249b323ad6ce42403a95b)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on September 28, 2010, 11:33:03 PM
pulled all the bumpers off and washed her, put her together again, and fell completely fell back inlove
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on September 29, 2010, 11:29:48 AM
That's the mk2 magic. I washed mine last Sat and boy what a difference it looks after being dirty for around 2months! I fell in love with it all over again too!  loving the weather we are having at the mo  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 29, 2010, 01:39:36 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4083%2F5034345789_155f3d1699_z.jpg&hash=a93c207d9e55f3619caea3e557cde53c17bcf7a6)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on September 29, 2010, 01:49:17 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on April 21, 2010, 07:27:34 AM
I read about these on the Vortex and thought I'd give them a go.

They're a solid CNC machined aluminium bush to replace the stock rubber ones on the gear shift bracket.

New on the left, old on the right:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4012%2F4537678796_b661249fba.jpg&hash=a19593f909050185c59c417aa2ddc50597c03edf)

They go here (looking down from the right-hand side of the engine bay, under the airbox:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4017%2F4537048057_070be6a2e1_o.jpg&hash=6b759e16f4970364d86871f6d2bddc72b950d051)

10 minutes with a 13mm socket and:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4015%2F4537678988_044ea4576f_o.jpg&hash=f99f019e8104aa1c11d38e15f5806ba1c5a3b9f8)

I was somewhat sceptical about whether they'd made any difference but for $24 US delivered I thought I'd give them a go.
And guess what? They DO make a difference! My gear change is more precise feeling and that notchy-ness I had in second has gone.
Definitely worth a go!
$22 US for aluminium, $24 US for anodised including delivery.

http://shop.verdictmotorsports.com/product.sc?productId=110&categoryId=13
You have to email them for Paypal details for international delivery but they respond quickly and delivery was only a few days.

How did you get the old rubber ones out Rob?? Trying to install these at the moment but can't figure out how to pull the rubber out, it seems 1 piece?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 29, 2010, 01:54:55 PM
You have to snap the plastic tabs at the corners to get them out. Then the metal ones just sit in their place.
I punched the corners out with a screwdriver.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Simon* on September 29, 2010, 01:55:19 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on September 29, 2010, 01:39:36 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4083%2F5034345789_155f3d1699_z.jpg&hash=a93c207d9e55f3619caea3e557cde53c17bcf7a6)

I like what you did there

Makes a nice super-mini ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 29, 2010, 03:58:36 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on September 29, 2010, 01:39:36 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4083%2F5034345789_155f3d1699_z.jpg&hash=a93c207d9e55f3619caea3e557cde53c17bcf7a6)

Didnt you read the label Rob, it says not to tumble dry ;)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on September 29, 2010, 06:09:24 PM
Just picked it up from the garage;

Custom front mount
Boost controller installed
New exhaust
Custom radiator hose (s/steel and silicone)

Turned up in the post;

New lights front and rear crystal smoked front fogs and rears
Gti anniversay clocks (silver dials and orange needles)
German plates
8) ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on September 29, 2010, 06:14:40 PM
no flies on you mate! is it your birthday or something :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on September 29, 2010, 06:48:35 PM
Quote from: ballin on September 29, 2010, 06:09:24 PM
Just picked it up from the garage;
Custom front mount
Boost controller installed
New exhaust
Custom radiator hose (s/steel and silicone)
Turned up in the post;
New lights front and rear crystal smoked front fogs and rears
Gti anniversay clocks (silver dials and orange needles)
German plates
8) ;D

Can't wait to see it in the flesh as you have done so much since I last was there
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on September 29, 2010, 07:13:26 PM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on September 29, 2010, 06:48:35 PM
Can't wait to see it in the flesh as you have done so much since I last was there

pop down mate  :) 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on September 29, 2010, 09:21:10 PM
Quote from: ballin on September 29, 2010, 07:13:26 PM
pop down mate  :) 8)

Hey Buddy your inbox is full!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on September 29, 2010, 09:26:42 PM
Quote from: ballin on September 29, 2010, 07:13:26 PM
pop down mate  :) 8)

Nice bud, I may pop down and see ya next week  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on September 29, 2010, 09:34:58 PM
Quote from: Omes on September 29, 2010, 09:26:42 PM
Nice bud, I may pop down and see ya next week  8)

Cool
Quote from: ClubMan on September 29, 2010, 09:21:10 PM
Hey Buddy your inbox is full!  ;D

Sorted :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 06 GTi on September 30, 2010, 02:02:44 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi819.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz115%2FStephanhasard%2FBrembo.jpg&hash=d73674279e94fdcdaab47782bc1724b3c3531cc1)    :) :) :)

AND:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi819.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz115%2FStephanhasard%2F4xCharcoalOETRE1.jpg&hash=cfc4cb177a9ea5e7cacae779025c17571a429345)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Eurotune on September 30, 2010, 02:09:00 PM
 :police:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on September 30, 2010, 07:52:05 PM
In proper wheel whore fashion, just finished buliding my wheel rack on my garage wall to house my newly purchased 3piece 'Euro Fresh as' Zaubers  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on September 30, 2010, 09:09:04 PM
sold it  :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 30, 2010, 09:19:49 PM
Quote from: the phantom on September 30, 2010, 09:09:04 PM
sold it  :(

What are you going to replace it with Steve?

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on September 30, 2010, 09:20:53 PM
I had a a really nice old guy 84yrs old giving it large on the go peddle of the vr6 he was looking at for his grandson. :o :o :o
A really great bloke, after the test drive we spent nearly and hour sat in the car just talking about every thing and anything.
He was quite keen on the VR but as an old school mechanic didn't want to pay alot for it. We're currently txt negotiating ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on September 30, 2010, 10:27:03 PM
Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on September 30, 2010, 09:19:49 PM
What are you going to replace it with Steve?



I've had a drive in HaNs' wagon and want to follow up on that, just need the $$ at the moment
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on September 30, 2010, 11:01:17 PM
Used the corrado to transport a set of 17" wheels with big 235 tyres.. Not recommended.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi725.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww260%2FTbagnz%2F30092010001.jpg&hash=a6fb207fddaef5e20acdf60eb6a7d6bb432ec95b)
Then found out what offset they were, et11, and tried them on anyway. How about not.......
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi725.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww260%2FTbagnz%2F30092010002.jpg&hash=b48fb7f10c564bd86c0dc8d6e413569db8baee6e)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on October 01, 2010, 08:39:31 AM
bummer i was looking forward to ya old man crusing round with them on
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on October 01, 2010, 08:46:13 AM
Quote from: JDVW on October 01, 2010, 08:39:31 AM
bummer i was looking forward to ya old man crusing round with them on

Haha yeah he was 'oh they're pretty nice, can you colour code the centres for me?' Yeah boy!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on October 01, 2010, 08:57:35 AM
I picked out the tar that was used to seal a sunroof shut, Pulled apart, cleaned it all.
Greased the tracks and winder cables, Shampoo'd all the carpets and seats.
wet vacumed it all up.  Looking for a small section of GTI fabric to repair the drivers bolster.
Sunroof is back in with some vinyl until I sort a seal out.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 01, 2010, 08:58:23 AM
Quote from: VeeDub on October 01, 2010, 08:46:13 AM
Haha yeah he was 'oh they're pretty nice, can you colour code the centres for me?' Yeah boy!

Some B7 RS4 style arches would sort it ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Simon* on October 01, 2010, 10:24:26 AM
Quote from: VeeDub on September 30, 2010, 11:01:17 PM
Used the corrado to transport a set of 17" wheels with big 235 tyres.. Not recommended.

Then found out what offset they were, et11, and tried them on anyway. How about not.......


I nearly bought those. Wrestled with myself for a bit actually, but in the end I won ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on October 01, 2010, 10:28:26 AM
Quote from: Simon* on October 01, 2010, 10:24:26 AM
I nearly bought those. Wrestled with myself for a bit actually, but in the end I won ;)

From Oamaru? They're super cool wheels, lips on them are about 3"! They'd look nuts on your 5 series..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on October 01, 2010, 03:54:28 PM
new cambelt,water pump+coolant flush and bleed,crankshaft seals,airfilter,spark plugs,dizzy and rotor,HT leads ,fixed drivers seat locking mech,and replaced a few bulbs,phew


yay,new WOF  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on October 01, 2010, 03:55:26 PM
oh,and got the play in my steering wheel sorted.... ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JC on October 01, 2010, 05:25:02 PM
Quote from: Omes on September 30, 2010, 07:52:05 PM
In proper wheel whore fashion, just finished buliding my wheel rack on my garage wall to house my newly purchased 3piece 'Euro Fresh as' Zaubers  8)

Good crap. Cant wait to see em oon your car omes. Bit sad they are leaving to tell you the truth  :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on October 01, 2010, 07:55:10 PM
From this....
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2FIMG_1009.jpg&hash=05108afd6e1563a3622c15f1a962ad21728943da)
to this....
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2FIMG_1010.jpg&hash=0207ce525f4157ef5d58f49068c8e93942676256)
Also did another vr6 set in White for my new car...
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2FIMG_1013.jpg&hash=a9e5de238b57d0d3093ccc04cbb2b76d7ad5ddc6)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on October 01, 2010, 08:07:24 PM
that looks awesome ballin! i like the silver.
;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on October 01, 2010, 08:13:26 PM
Quote from: polo_GTI on October 01, 2010, 08:07:24 PM
that looks awesome ballin! i like the silver.
;)

came from a anniversay edition mk3 gti from the uk... $45  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on October 01, 2010, 08:17:01 PM
Quote from: ballin on October 01, 2010, 08:13:26 PM
came from a anniversay edition mk3 gti from the uk... $45  :o

wow thats the best 45 dollars spent!!!! love it.

oh yeah... tracking number? :-)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on October 02, 2010, 10:06:35 AM
new exhaust...(Decat and DP, coby silencer de suitcase and coby rear) got these tips off phil ages ago and finally put them to good use  ;D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2FIMG_1014.jpg&hash=b7c694e64b78f5c6f5c2bbd3ccd145b9060a4287)

the eboost street is in i just need to read the instruction manual now!  :D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2FIMG_1017.jpg&hash=4c662bb6d30d50a9f76139d5442034f98845945e)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on October 02, 2010, 10:32:53 AM
put my bottle caps onto the giant lathe we have and machined up the lips to get rid of kerbing and gave them a quick coat of paint
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on October 02, 2010, 11:07:52 AM
Went for a blast in the mk2 for the first time since I was assaulted, I've really really missed it. ;D ;D 8) 8) ;D ;D 8) 8)
The purpose of the trip was to collect a small project I'm doing with Jake....... Its amazing what you can fit in the back of a mk2


This chassis has full suspension, steering, brakes in hubs, and a subaru B4 dif with 4 good wheels what a bargin :o :o >:D >:D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on October 02, 2010, 12:35:42 PM
what do you mean assaulted? kart looks choice! what will you power it with?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on October 02, 2010, 12:49:04 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on October 02, 2010, 12:35:42 PM
what do you mean assaulted? kart looks choice! what will you power it with?

Regarding the assault
http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php?topic=20086.0 (http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php?topic=20086.0)

kart going to be powered by a 200cc suzuki quad engine that also has reverse gear, then we will see how it goes and what powers it after Jake gets the hang of it >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on October 02, 2010, 01:17:57 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2FDSC01295.jpg&hash=1459b164aa1ffcc0e4643fa22dd4f0de94137947)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2FDSC01292.jpg&hash=55dd04414ada4fe92df3d3cd7fde1e51d993a56a)

still not cleaned it yet..  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on October 02, 2010, 02:29:09 PM
Quote from: ballin on October 02, 2010, 01:17:57 PM
still not cleaned it yet..  :o

I F*CKING LOVE THIS CAR
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on October 02, 2010, 03:25:17 PM
No VAG, but wound it all the way down in the front

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash2%2Fhs008.ash2%2F33745_457371949432_574984432_4951033_3012658_n.jpg&hash=55ca5839ba86dc414574e4aa8b768b330c4d9896)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on October 02, 2010, 03:27:23 PM
That's cool as, is it yours?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on October 02, 2010, 03:30:06 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on October 02, 2010, 03:27:23 PM
That's cool as, is it yours?

A good friends car, got spaced and guards pumped yesterday. It doesnt like cats eyes now  >:D

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on October 02, 2010, 04:35:36 PM
Quote from: HaNs666GTI on October 02, 2010, 03:25:17 PM
No VAG, but wound it all the way down in the front

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash2%2Fhs008.ash2%2F33745_457371949432_574984432_4951033_3012658_n.jpg&hash=55ca5839ba86dc414574e4aa8b768b330c4d9896)


boy, you did wind it down, didn't you!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on October 02, 2010, 04:45:48 PM
Quote from: the phantom on October 02, 2010, 04:35:36 PM

boy, you did wind it down, didn't you!

Only 2cm in the front
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on October 02, 2010, 05:40:54 PM
I guess I only saw it from the back and then up in the air
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on October 02, 2010, 08:30:02 PM
put new my 01's on my 15 '' steelies & finished everything i needed to for the cert on the weapon.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 03, 2010, 03:10:53 PM
Quote from: HaNs666GTI on October 02, 2010, 03:25:17 PM
No VAG, but wound it all the way down in the front

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash2%2Fhs008.ash2%2F33745_457371949432_574984432_4951033_3012658_n.jpg&hash=55ca5839ba86dc414574e4aa8b768b330c4d9896)

Spotted this bouncing down henderson valley road today  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on October 03, 2010, 03:43:41 PM
finally sorted the eboost street out its really cool... one setting at 10psi the other at 16  ;D ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rockycfc on October 03, 2010, 05:01:49 PM
Gave it a good wash - who knew I had a white car!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on October 03, 2010, 06:57:56 PM
Before:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4087%2F5045973795_2961c048df.jpg&hash=41c0accc92245390f768be15c08e03914bf9e7e2) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51954644@N04/5045973795/)

After:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4133%2F5045974783_9a96220f23.jpg&hash=d3eb058d792b8f3e5585f6972adb616b8b41f16f) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51954644@N04/5045974783/)

I'm not 100% on it yet, so thoughts and comments welcomed :)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on October 03, 2010, 07:00:12 PM
de wipers good
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on October 03, 2010, 07:42:41 PM
Changed cracked windscreen and was impressed at how it had no rust under the rubbers.
Fitted new sunroof seal.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi104.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm176%2FBDMK2%2Fredmk2-rallye5of1142.jpg&hash=7c372a473c561a494ae06c5c629acf6af39b84c0)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi104.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm176%2FBDMK2%2Fredmk2-rallye7of1142.jpg&hash=ef68e0336f62bfa2d30db027014c01a6ad83d31e)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi104.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm176%2FBDMK2%2Fredmk2-rallye10of1142.jpg&hash=fd8ff89c2385c756e38a3231fab1a8bf55b62df3)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi104.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm176%2FBDMK2%2Fredmk2-rallye16of1142.jpg&hash=aee09fd63f103d29636ea6d03ffa19c509b57ed1)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on October 03, 2010, 09:27:10 PM
Looking Flash there boys!   ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on October 04, 2010, 07:14:16 AM
Quote from: Aidan on October 03, 2010, 06:57:56 PM


I'm not 100% on it yet, so thoughts and comments welcomed :)



Put the wiper back on, or get the hole properly filled. Looks like some of the stupid Jap guys with all the bungs in boot lid from removing the spoilers. Just my opinion. :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on October 04, 2010, 07:29:52 AM
Quote from: M on October 04, 2010, 07:14:16 AM
Put the wiper back on, or get the hole properly filled. Looks like some of the stupid Jap guys with all the bungs in boot lid from removing the spoilers. Just my opinion. :)

+1
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 04, 2010, 11:19:43 PM
Quote from: M on October 04, 2010, 07:14:16 AM
Put the wiper back on, or get the hole properly filled.

I agree, do it proper or don't bother ;D It's not really smoothed or de-wipered with that big lump there...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 04, 2010, 11:20:06 PM
I drove my Bora today - the first time in 5 weeks... was great 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on October 05, 2010, 07:52:42 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on October 04, 2010, 11:19:43 PM
I agree, do it proper or don't bother ;D It's not really smoothed or de-wipered with that big lump there...

That bump is actually part of the boot is the problem. I agree, don't like the bump, but I prefer the look of no wiper?

Ah predicament.

On another note, finished installing all my new audio gear today, sounds much betterer!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on October 05, 2010, 09:46:11 PM
do what i did.....get a second hand tailgate and shave it and repaint it.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on October 05, 2010, 09:57:15 PM
With a lack of disposable rubber gloves, user pebbles is seen here greasing his new wheel bearings with a condom

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi4.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy145%2Fcoons88%2FIMG_6908.jpg&hash=9d1aace9846cb89f5ac2088c3f2c76a9fb4430f6)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tonka on October 05, 2010, 10:02:52 PM
Quote from: coons on October 05, 2010, 09:57:15 PM
With a lack of disposable rubber gloves, user pebbles is seen here greasing his new wheel bearings with a condom

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi4.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy145%2Fcoons88%2FIMG_6908.jpg&hash=9d1aace9846cb89f5ac2088c3f2c76a9fb4430f6)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe214%2Ftonka_nz%2Fshocker_tshirt1.jpg&hash=7fb7e477bff1c27eb1fbc777e0637c1fa7af1568)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anmaurer on October 05, 2010, 10:06:47 PM
Still managed to get grease ever where... >:(
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi774.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy25%2Fpebblesnz%2Fsmall-2.jpg&hash=1337119418566fc8e8c3b5a98649244e659758dd)
Productive day though,
New dizzy cap, corrected timing and airleak repair courtesy of BB and leads from Vert

An oil and filter change, new horns and new rear wheel bearings
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on October 05, 2010, 10:14:37 PM
Quote from: pebbles on October 05, 2010, 10:06:47 PM
Still managed to get grease ever where... >:(
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi774.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy25%2Fpebblesnz%2Fsmall-2.jpg&hash=1337119418566fc8e8c3b5a98649244e659758dd)
Productive day though,
New dizzy cap, corrected timing and airleak repair courtesy of BB and leads from Vert

An oil and filter change, new horns and new rear wheel bearings
Seeing the car again it was you I passed as I pulled off at Shelly Beach road this morning, your car look real fine in the morning sun 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 05, 2010, 10:20:32 PM
Good to see you got the leads sussed out boys  ;) :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on October 05, 2010, 10:44:44 PM
Quote from: tonka on October 05, 2010, 10:02:52 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe214%2Ftonka_nz%2Fshocker_tshirt1.jpg&hash=7fb7e477bff1c27eb1fbc777e0637c1fa7af1568)

I Think that method is called the greaser .....Hahaha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on October 05, 2010, 10:47:07 PM
Quote from: tonka on October 05, 2010, 10:02:52 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe214%2Ftonka_nz%2Fshocker_tshirt1.jpg&hash=7fb7e477bff1c27eb1fbc777e0637c1fa7af1568)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcache.gawker.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fjalopnik%2F2009%2F12%2Fthe_minivan.jpg&hash=8e8c370466e00d2f550201c17afd576e4c28d7b7)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on October 05, 2010, 11:01:02 PM
Quote from: kiwi on October 05, 2010, 10:47:07 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcache.gawker.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fjalopnik%2F2009%2F12%2Fthe_minivan.jpg&hash=8e8c370466e00d2f550201c17afd576e4c28d7b7)

Are you from Great Barrier Island?
Quote from: pebbles on October 05, 2010, 10:06:47 PM
Still managed to get grease ever where... >:(
At least your connies are getting some use Anton  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on October 06, 2010, 09:28:07 AM
 :D :laugh:

Nice!

Awesome, quite nothing like having your mates over for a lending hand on the driveway with a few beers!  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on October 06, 2010, 10:07:28 AM
the 1st time ive heard having mates around with beers and condom being a good thing thats for sure  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on October 06, 2010, 10:27:35 AM
condom and grease!  :D oh dear.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 06, 2010, 11:15:42 AM
Quote from: coons on October 05, 2010, 09:57:15 PM
With a lack of disposable rubber gloves, user pebbles is seen here greasing his new wheel bearings with a condom

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi4.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy145%2Fcoons88%2FIMG_6908.jpg&hash=9d1aace9846cb89f5ac2088c3f2c76a9fb4430f6)

Im a little worried, is he wearing Daisy Duke cut offs as well? ;)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on October 06, 2010, 05:38:11 PM
 ;D  this is going somewhere bad  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on October 06, 2010, 05:40:12 PM
i think it already has....hes looking pretty happy there
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on October 06, 2010, 05:41:21 PM
Quote from: JDVW on October 06, 2010, 05:40:12 PM
i think it already has....hes looking pretty happy there

:-* thats the bad thing
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 06, 2010, 06:03:58 PM
Quote from: kiwi on October 05, 2010, 10:47:07 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcache.gawker.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fjalopnik%2F2009%2F12%2Fthe_minivan.jpg&hash=8e8c370466e00d2f550201c17afd576e4c28d7b7)

That is gold.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anmaurer on October 06, 2010, 08:18:20 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 06, 2010, 11:15:42 AM
Im a little worried, is he wearing Daisy Duke cut offs as well? ;)


Not daisy dukes, i'm doing my best impression of a lumberjack it appears  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on October 06, 2010, 08:28:36 PM
pretty good impression if you need some more note on lumberjackness heres a vid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xToPCaNxaow starting at 3:56
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 07, 2010, 03:29:54 PM
Installed a 2165cc engine in a customers Beetle Vert  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on October 07, 2010, 09:45:02 PM
Only exciting for a Mk3 Golf Variant owner but I've been after a set of these for AGES and finally scored some that arrived this morning.

OEM smoked GT tails  :-*

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2FOther%2FDSC05516.jpg&hash=246ed43eff0122ea0b3a0f91e03513e8c4cc7960)

Fitting soon - bye bye amber!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on October 07, 2010, 10:07:04 PM
GTI ones are common as! Are the wagon pretty hard to come by? They look awesome, will work nicely with the tints you're rockin!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 07, 2010, 10:24:51 PM
All you need now is some bling bling wheels
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on October 07, 2010, 11:13:12 PM
Quote from: Filx on October 07, 2010, 09:45:02 PM
Only exciting for a Mk3 Golf Variant owner but I've been after a set of these for AGES and finally scored some that arrived this morning.

OEM smoked GT tails  :-*

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2FOther%2FDSC05516.jpg&hash=246ed43eff0122ea0b3a0f91e03513e8c4cc7960)

Fitting soon - bye bye amber!

Nice one ! gonna look the part for shur
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on October 08, 2010, 11:48:01 AM
Quote from: VeeDub on October 07, 2010, 10:07:04 PM
GTI ones are common as! Are the wagon pretty hard to come by? They look awesome, will work nicely with the tints you're rockin!

I think they're fairly common in Europe but hardish to come by here in NZ - probably just because there aren't all that many wagons around (compared to Golfs anyway). Dumb little things like this are fun though - just need some smoked indicators and I'm set.

Quote from: 80 Vert on October 07, 2010, 10:24:51 PM
All you need now is some bling bling wheels

Got me some hard chromez coming! Hahhaaa (now, where is that puking emoticon?)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 08, 2010, 11:59:00 AM
Ordered my coilovers from Hans :D
And a little something else...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Simon MkII on October 08, 2010, 12:25:47 PM
How much is a pair of factory tinted Mk3 tail lights worth these days?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on October 08, 2010, 12:30:43 PM
Quote from: Simon MkII on October 08, 2010, 12:25:47 PM
How much is a pair of factory tinted Mk3 tail lights worth these days?

$50???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on October 10, 2010, 08:34:49 PM
After removing the rear spoiler off my mk2 yesterday befor it fell off (double sided tape not good for a mk2 spoiler) and then fitting the other leather passat front seat, I decided rather than a spoiler I'd just like the black rear window surround.
That was the plan for this morning, however, after family responsibilites and a fair bit of beer at a 2nd birthday I finally started the rear hatch  at about 6pm this evening, prior to the window going back in I'm pretty happy ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on October 10, 2010, 10:05:55 PM
looks good mate.not bad at all for slightly sozzled!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on October 11, 2010, 07:14:49 PM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on October 10, 2010, 08:34:49 PM
After removing the rear spoiler off my mk2 yesterday befor it fell off (double sided tape not good for a mk2 spoiler) and then fitting the other leather passat front seat, I decided rather than a spoiler I'd just like the black rear window surround.
That was the plan for this morning, however, after family responsibilites and a fair bit of beer at a 2nd birthday I finally started the rear hatch  at about 6pm this evening, prior to the window going back in I'm pretty happy ;D

How much would you be after for the old rear spoiler?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on October 11, 2010, 07:28:55 PM
You can have it mate, as it has been previously slightly tampered with.
It will cast you the postage.
Just noticed you  hotmail address it that your surname, as it's the same as mine we might be related??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on October 11, 2010, 10:41:41 PM
Not related to Tom Tucker of Family Guy fame by any chance :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on October 11, 2010, 10:55:25 PM
Quote from: deedub on October 11, 2010, 10:41:41 PM
Not related to Tom Tucker of Family Guy fame by any chance :P
Right through college and Uni I was no longer known by my christened name Teachers, lecturers, friends parents all called me Tom, but it came from a nursery rhyme, 'Little Tommy tucker sang for his supper' which got altered as I got older to Little Tommy tucker was a right little F*****'
Don't really know anthing about my family tree except the surname Tucker has French origins :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: jettamaniac on October 12, 2010, 10:49:45 PM
got the manual conversion completed on the vento today, huge thanks to Dave (deedub) for all his help! now just need to replace an o-ring to stop the coolant leak and the fun can begin!  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on October 12, 2010, 10:55:07 PM
Quote from: jettamaniac on October 12, 2010, 10:49:45 PM
got the manual conversion completed on the vento today, huge thanks to Dave (deedub) for all his help! now just need to replace an o-ring to stop the coolant leak and the fun can begin!  >:D

Yeah man that clutch feels great, gearbox feels good too - better than my car - some new bushings and it'll be mint! We can try the manual ecu and vacuum layout sometime see if it makes a difference.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on October 12, 2010, 11:30:06 PM
Yea my name is Will Tucker, comes from my dads side, Alexander David Tucker and his sister Elizebeth Tucker. Thats my only relations in nz with the last name tucker. Could you find a price for postage to chch, message it to me with your account number and i will deposit the money into your account asap.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: jettamaniac on October 13, 2010, 01:25:28 PM
Quote from: deedub on October 12, 2010, 10:55:07 PM
Yeah man that clutch feels great, gearbox feels good too - better than my car - some new bushings and it'll be mint! We can try the manual ecu and vacuum layout sometime see if it makes a difference.

Sounds good mate. dropping at mechanics tonight to get the coolant and that seal replaced, and ill get him to do the trans oil as well. need a break from that engine bay now  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tonka on October 14, 2010, 01:02:47 AM
This:  ;)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe214%2Ftonka_nz%2FImage070.jpg&hash=d437b804c1ef63d83ce7eb6b8527389051dc8c93)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on October 14, 2010, 01:06:50 PM
Nice looking bike in the background, what is it?

I siliconed up the ABS ECU deedub fixed for me and chucked it back on the car. ABS light still on. Hmmmmnnn.


Fortunately Dave has VAG com so he scanned it and cleared the fault code. Worked mint.

Big ups to Ty who sent my euro lip down before I'd paid for postage, that is going on tomorrow.

So.... Wof and reg and the red VR6 is ready to roll. If anyone wants a nice 4 door auto, my purple one is for sale.  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on October 14, 2010, 10:12:27 PM
Quote from: Number21 on October 14, 2010, 01:06:50 PM
Nice looking bike in the background, what is it?

That's my little beast - Ghost Dual Pro (DJ bike) nothing too spesh!
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi725.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww260%2FTbagnz%2FScreenshot2010-10-14at95502PM.png&hash=7b712a9c81044b92c6c99915553d424af533797a)

What did I do to my VAG today? I beached the front lip harder than ever before FFFFUUUU#$%^KKKKK!!!!!! Crack a lack lack all over the show now  :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: jettamaniac on October 15, 2010, 01:41:19 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on October 14, 2010, 10:12:27 PM
That's my little beast - Ghost Dual Pro (DJ bike) nothing too spesh!
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi725.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww260%2FTbagnz%2FScreenshot2010-10-14at95502PM.png&hash=7b712a9c81044b92c6c99915553d424af533797a)

What did I do to my VAG today? I beached the front lip harder than ever before FFFFUUUU#$%^KKKKK!!!!!! Crack a lack lack all over the show now  :(

Ouch!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on October 15, 2010, 01:43:22 PM
Yeah my vr felt like digging a hole yesterday, fortunately it was in soft dirt so the lip was fine.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on October 15, 2010, 02:10:06 PM
Oil change and filter
I often wonder if the people who design filter removing tools have ever used one
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: jettamaniac on October 15, 2010, 03:40:30 PM
Just going to pick up the vento from the mechanics, then its up to the port hills for a test run  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on October 16, 2010, 03:08:59 PM
Washed, polished, waxed
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on October 16, 2010, 08:24:37 PM
Quote from: brian245 on October 16, 2010, 03:08:59 PM
Washed, polished, waxed
Me also

Washed, cut, polished, hovered etc etc
I'm Knackered

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Golf Dvr on October 16, 2010, 09:29:00 PM
Painted all the tacky wood grain pieces  in the centre console a nice sterling silver colour.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on October 16, 2010, 10:50:33 PM
Drove it for first time in MONTHS!!  ;D Then washed it:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi5.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy164%2Fbarry_gti%2FDSCN2888.jpg&hash=6b580b69979fee588e3b96c850d672d9d1717305)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on October 17, 2010, 10:23:49 AM
Quote from: M on October 16, 2010, 10:50:33 PM
Drove it for first time in MONTHS!!  ;D Then washed it:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi5.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy164%2Fbarry_gti%2FDSCN2888.jpg&hash=6b580b69979fee588e3b96c850d672d9d1717305)

Looking mint M!  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: jettamaniac on October 17, 2010, 11:00:45 AM
installed the smoked front indicators and fogs, just need the fog harness now
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on October 17, 2010, 08:04:13 PM
got stuck into the vento front end....

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2Fcid__ba191eca-c6b3-403d-bbdb-7a89b8021386_.jpg&hash=a6629842d13af5d8e21216ba7f4fafe8eb39e418)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on October 17, 2010, 08:06:32 PM
Quote from: ballin on October 17, 2010, 08:04:13 PM
got stuck into the vento front end....

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2Fcid__ba191eca-c6b3-403d-bbdb-7a89b8021386_.jpg&hash=a6629842d13af5d8e21216ba7f4fafe8eb39e418)

This brings back memories...... :'( :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on October 18, 2010, 09:11:47 AM
Ballin mate, that is looking so much better already  8) OEM+ FTW!!!

Look at how those vento lights work well with the RS's. Polish up the RS's and glass polish up the Vento front headlights as they are and you have a wining timelss recipe imo  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rs2_rs2 on October 18, 2010, 09:30:50 AM
Quote from: ballin on October 17, 2010, 08:04:13 PM
got stuck into the vento front end....

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2Fcid__ba191eca-c6b3-403d-bbdb-7a89b8021386_.jpg&hash=a6629842d13af5d8e21216ba7f4fafe8eb39e418)

Not usually a fan of green but nice ride!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on October 18, 2010, 10:17:21 AM
Quote from: Omes on October 18, 2010, 09:11:47 AM
Ballin mate, that is looking so much better already  8) OEM+ FTW!!!

Look at how those vento lights work well with the RS's. Polish up the RS's and glass polish up the Vento front headlights as they are and you have a wining timelss recipe imo  ;)


Crap picture it looks even better in the flesh  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 1.8t on October 18, 2010, 11:22:37 AM
Pretty much perfect now! Very very nice.

Vento front looks good. Im pretty keen on the green too
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on October 18, 2010, 11:31:58 AM
Is that Dragon Green?  Nice colour!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on October 18, 2010, 12:10:59 PM
Got a WOF on the Vento on Sat and Rego is in the post. Went for a drive in it over to Badhabits place to check out the 240Z!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on October 18, 2010, 06:13:26 PM
Midnight Midwife
While my girlfriend was in town staying the night after the Simply Red concert,I was home alone and my toy poodle decided to drop its load in the middle of the night.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi65.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh211%2Fluckluckluck%2FDSC01439.jpg&hash=2b19035a7b8853a87a1e597ba3d0c8fe08fa649d)
Red Boy and Girl and Jet Black Boy
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi65.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh211%2Fluckluckluck%2FDSC01415.jpg&hash=7236032936c8729dcfdebc657fa1d8d373ec9a58)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi65.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh211%2Fluckluckluck%2FDSC01435.jpg&hash=2a6980dbad16cf8c25e27a9ebdd94b7b68f76c83)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on October 18, 2010, 06:37:53 PM
They're so cute
Well done Grandad
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on October 18, 2010, 07:17:31 PM
Nearly 13 weeks after paying for the group buy BBS lips, the last of the lips arrived! Still missing some bits though which is seriously frustrating!!!!

I couldn't resist a quick mock up and test fit! Couldn't sit them up on blocks because they're not actually bolted together.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi725.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww260%2FTbagnz%2FDSC00518.jpg&hash=6a6d50cd6d6228a798934e0505df133dc02ab983)
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on October 18, 2010, 07:48:54 PM
Proper stance, give me a yell if you need some rubber.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on October 18, 2010, 07:53:33 PM
ooosh!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on October 19, 2010, 10:03:25 AM
nice T!  What width are they now?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on October 19, 2010, 10:05:03 AM
Chops man, just saw your post, good work midwifey  ;) :D cute as pups!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on October 19, 2010, 01:26:27 PM
Quote from: Omes on October 19, 2010, 10:03:25 AM
nice T!  What width are they now?

Fronts are 16x7.5 et12, rears are 16x8 et0. Couldn't go much wider on my car without buying new barrels which may not even clear suspension or starting off with a different set of wheels in the first place. I'll be happy when they're on!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on October 19, 2010, 01:56:01 PM
Love those wee puppies Choppy!
Glad to hear you weren't dragged off to a simply red concert! Eeeeewww.
How many doggys now?
I miss my dog. I'm unfit as now I don't go for a walk for an hour every night.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 20, 2010, 09:46:55 PM
T, somebody stole ya tyres mate and left you with the wheels and a jack?  :laugh:
They look pretty hot man, better get those puppies on there!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on October 20, 2010, 09:51:54 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on October 20, 2010, 09:46:55 PM
T, somebody stole ya tyres mate and left you with the wheels and a jack?  :laugh:
They look pretty hot man, better get those puppies on there!

Haha yeah hopefully get tyres in the next 4-5 weeks in time for jambo! I'm worried it'll be too high still so may need some 80mm springs!? Don't mock my dodgy single jack up jobbie!  :police: Get this done then onto the next thing ay John  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 20, 2010, 09:57:57 PM
LOL, looks like Softlad's toy jack  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on October 20, 2010, 10:10:35 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on October 20, 2010, 09:57:57 PM
LOL, looks like Softlad's toy jack  :laugh:
Thanks John ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on October 20, 2010, 10:13:43 PM
Today I polished my brothers B2 passat with him, looking super minty fresh for Sunday!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on October 21, 2010, 08:04:07 AM
sent my kr to captain weetbix for a build up  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on October 21, 2010, 01:55:01 PM
I've had the front struts out of my car 3 times this week, I've got it down to a fine art  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on October 21, 2010, 08:02:31 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2FIMG_1051.jpg&hash=23b929e63aa555642fb9b0c9a936a8e28ded5157)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on October 21, 2010, 08:13:59 PM
NICE 8)

I tried to work out how to transport a bonnet other than on the front of your car, they're a big piece of tin
A mk3 golf bonnet was not designed to go inside a mk2 golf.

Once you fold it in half it fits easy ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on October 21, 2010, 08:19:37 PM
Quote from: ballin on October 21, 2010, 08:02:31 PM
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That's the heat right there.
Didn't think that car could look any better, well done.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on October 21, 2010, 08:21:36 PM
Once it's painted and fitted then all good but still frustrated how long it's taking  ;D :D

What I need now is a roof rack.... Anyone?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 21, 2010, 08:43:27 PM
Like the early style Vento grille too... very good 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on October 21, 2010, 08:48:20 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on October 21, 2010, 08:43:27 PM
Like the early style Vento grille too... very good 8)

Cheers  ;D 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on October 21, 2010, 09:38:56 PM
Where'd you manage to score the parts?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 21, 2010, 09:41:26 PM
Quote from: coons on October 21, 2010, 09:38:56 PM
Where'd you manage to score the parts?

From his Vento :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 21, 2010, 10:44:42 PM
looking good chris! Will the vento have a golf front now?? >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on October 21, 2010, 10:56:12 PM
Ah true I see in the sig  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 23, 2010, 12:10:45 AM
Sound system installed- rainbows, infinity's and Sony amps, got plates for the new VR too. Poonmobile III is alive >:D
Just need a good day sat for good clean and polish for the meet on sun
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on October 23, 2010, 03:34:44 PM
Gave it a good wash yesterday - no time for wax, but probably before the new years. Will do some claying then too, last time I clayed it was 18 months ago! Have to say the paint still looks very good!

Had a nice run on onramp just now - as I drove my dad's BMW 330i M Sport yesterday which is a lovely car, still my Polo would absolutely destroy that thing on road... have to say Beemer is a nice luxury comfy car yet with good handling. Pogo's so awesome now that it can hold on to 22psi through the rev range (cannot go to redline as I dont want to do anything stupid on road) it just punches through.... (used to have a peak of 23psi then fall through rapidly to 18-19, now peak at 23-24 then stable at 22...)

As Merv at Wairau Alignment called it - 'this is a tight little car...'

See you guys tomorrow at Mission Bay. Taking my missus for brunch after...  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 23, 2010, 04:47:39 PM
Fitted the new rear suspension (well my mate did and I handed him spanners).
Took the drivers side front shock out, then realised the new coilovers are not for the vRS. Bugger.
Knackered front shocks back in :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on October 23, 2010, 06:38:35 PM
Eurojet popped his head in today  ;D 8) 8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWXF3ENTunA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJyxt5ZhGow

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on October 23, 2010, 08:26:33 PM
sounds hearty as!! :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 23, 2010, 08:33:39 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4020%2F5106988180_63805f9ee0_z.jpg&hash=0835f212794a7e80576b2c868a139666c7b550f3)

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Oops - ARB bolt
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Looking good
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Until we realised..
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No ARB bracket - doh!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 23, 2010, 08:53:29 PM
How come you didn't go with the Bilsteins Rob? I bet they would have fitted first time round.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on October 23, 2010, 09:30:23 PM
So Im guessing you cant use any coil over set up as none will have a bracket for the ARB.
Were the Bilstiens Vert speaks of just a sport set up of a full sized strut like your originals?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 24, 2010, 09:25:49 AM
The Bilsteins I was looking at were the B8 sport shortened ones.
Hans persuaded me to get the coilovers using a special price :)
Shame they're for a non-vRS :(
New set on the way mid next month which are for the vRS :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 25, 2010, 08:57:38 AM
This is on a slight upward slope.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm2.static.flickr.com%2F1246%2F5111241315_92aa73345e_z.jpg&hash=e3a3af5ebca772e04d60cbc7552d0ed74e694ee9)

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The Mrs is very concerned about the ride height. I am a bit, too! 25mm lower at the back on the maximum setting.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on October 25, 2010, 09:19:09 AM
Yeah but rob cracked dumps are so scene  ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 25, 2010, 09:24:53 AM
Yeah and I'm so scene too :) With my baby seat in the back :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on October 25, 2010, 09:37:26 AM
Scene CAI and light weight front end , pffft who needs a vento front end  :D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash2%2Fhs468.ash2%2F74114_466982679432_574984432_5121638_994006_n.jpg&hash=006d4278f487bad42840b4ce9ffd9ee08651a845)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on October 25, 2010, 09:59:56 AM
Quote from: HaNs on October 25, 2010, 09:37:26 AM
Scene CAI and light weight front end , pffft who needs a vento front end  :D

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nice  ;D 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on October 25, 2010, 10:01:10 AM
what did you buy Hans?? mk4 gti?

also going to fit the "winter wheels" today  8) ;D

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on October 25, 2010, 10:21:51 AM
Its mums mk4 gtx, needed a new headlight so did it while home. I have a dirty manual turbo forester at the moment haha.

Sell me that manual vr6 cheap so i can FI it!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on October 25, 2010, 10:23:32 AM
Quote from: HaNs on October 25, 2010, 10:21:51 AM
Its mums mk4 gtx, needed a new headlight so did it while home. I have a dirty manual turbo forester at the moment haha.

Sell me that manual vr6 cheap so i can FI it!

$3500 is cheap and ill throw in the engine out of the vento for free(minus an auto gearbox)  ;) ;) ;D

got two people coming to look at it today  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 25, 2010, 05:50:05 PM
Drove with a passenger in the back, then it started rubbing, which is a problem!

The wheels are 18x8, 35mm offset with 225/40R18 tyres.

Roll the arches? :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 25, 2010, 05:52:13 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on October 25, 2010, 05:50:05 PM
Drove with a passenger in the back, then it started rubbing, which is a problem!

The wheels are 18x8, 35mm offset with 225/40R18 tyres.

Roll the arches? :(

Thats all you can do unless you change the wheels.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 25, 2010, 07:08:41 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 25, 2010, 05:52:13 PM
Thats all you can do unless you change the wheels.


Or go back to the stock springs.. :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 25, 2010, 07:32:34 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on October 25, 2010, 07:08:41 PM
Or go back to the stock springs.. :(

Can you do that with the shocks?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 25, 2010, 07:58:58 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 25, 2010, 07:32:34 PM
Can you do that with the shocks?

No I'd have to give up on the coilovers. It's never simple is it? :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 25, 2010, 11:45:35 PM
Completed the scheduled wheel downgrade today :laugh:

Before:
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After:
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on October 26, 2010, 10:26:27 AM
Quote from: rambo_005 on October 25, 2010, 11:45:35 PM
Completed the scheduled wheel downgrade today :laugh:



I'm curious, this is not a typical VASK action, can I ask why?  bad ride on the R32 wheels/tyres?  just a new look?


or getting old?  ;) >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on October 26, 2010, 11:41:53 AM
Quote from: the phantom on October 26, 2010, 10:26:27 AM
I'm curious, this is not a typical VASK action, can I ask why?  bad ride on the R32 wheels/tyres?  just a new look?


or getting old?  ;) >:D

wheel refurb  ;) 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tonka on October 26, 2010, 11:44:56 AM
Quote from: rambo_005 on October 25, 2010, 11:45:35 PM
Completed the scheduled wheel downgrade today :laugh:

Im going to go against the trend and upgrade my wheels....

Just got these back from Bruger Engineering after being costed up. Time to start saving!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on October 26, 2010, 01:10:01 PM
Nice one Tonka, wheels can make or break a project car, you already know that these will make it  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on October 26, 2010, 05:21:30 PM
Get them on for Summer, it's going to look  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on October 26, 2010, 05:38:56 PM
what offset? needs to be low offset something like et20 to poke out with heaps of stretch
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on October 26, 2010, 06:49:03 PM
took my car for a quick w.o.f down the rd from work last week at csl on carlton gore rd.i heard they were k-jet specialists.they failed me on wheel bearings [i knew they were on the way out but were not noisy at all unless braking from big speed]so i got a set from platinum.put the rears in the other day and took it in to the garage to have them install the fronts.it took 3 hours for them to f#ck my car?????? i drove away and it was making a grinding noise i returned minutes later and they claimed it was my pads.
i got home jacked it up pads are fine! both wheels have play.drivers side bad!! passenger side a little.
-i know there are a couple of different mk2 bearing options but will the wrong ones fit?.......
-i thought they might have charged me to leave my old bearings in there and just put new nuts on the outside,but that doesn't explain why they're so much worse.
-any thoughts guys??
ps this will not be slept on i am more than happy to get ugly when it comes to my vw's


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tonka on October 26, 2010, 06:56:19 PM
Quote from: ballin on October 26, 2010, 05:38:56 PM
what offset? needs to be low offset something like et20 to poke out with heaps of stretch

At the moment they are et11.

But will be about et17 on the backs when I finally get them on.
Still need to sort something out for the fronts.
Putting alot of work into doing this right  ;)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on October 26, 2010, 07:01:43 PM
Quote from: ballin on October 26, 2010, 05:38:56 PM
needs to be low offset something like et20 to poke out with heaps of stretch

et20 ain't low!  >:D They're 8.5" wide too  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on October 26, 2010, 07:05:47 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on October 26, 2010, 07:01:43 PM
et20 ain't low!  >:D They're 8.5" wide too  >:D

It is on a mk3 at that width et0 is achievable on mk1 and 2's but not mk3 without it looking silly
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on October 26, 2010, 07:15:12 PM
 Like this! :D :D :D
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tonka on October 26, 2010, 07:20:29 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on October 26, 2010, 07:15:12 PM
Like this! :D :D :D
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... needs to be lower
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on October 27, 2010, 05:03:17 PM
got cert plate and vtnz w.o.f for the track car. too legit!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on October 27, 2010, 05:29:38 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on October 26, 2010, 07:15:12 PM
Like this! :D :D :D
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Someone pick the car up, it fell on Dave again!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Simon MkII on October 27, 2010, 05:31:32 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on October 26, 2010, 06:49:03 PM
took my car for a quick w.o.f down the rd from work last week at csl on carlton gore rd.i heard they were k-jet specialists.they failed me on wheel bearings [i knew they were on the way out but were not noisy at all unless braking from big speed]so i got a set from platinum.put the rears in the other day and took it in to the garage to have them install the fronts.it took 3 hours for them to f#ck my car?????? i drove away and it was making a grinding noise i returned minutes later and they claimed it was my pads.
i got home jacked it up pads are fine! both wheels have play.drivers side bad!! passenger side a little.
-i know there are a couple of different mk2 bearing options but will the wrong ones fit?.......
-i thought they might have charged me to leave my old bearings in there and just put new nuts on the outside,but that doesn't explain why they're so much worse.
-any thoughts guys??
ps this will not be slept on i am more than happy to get ugly when it comes to my vw's




Is this on the red car? ETKA says up to 87 has a 66mm bearing, 88 on has a 72mm bearing. Surely the wrong bearing just wouldn't fit?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on October 27, 2010, 05:35:23 PM
yeah red car. and thats what i thought cheers simon.i spoke to csl today,they told me to bring it back in tomorrow and they'd sort it.
standby for updates.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 27, 2010, 06:09:32 PM
Put Europlates on the RS2, it looks so much better.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on October 27, 2010, 06:21:09 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 27, 2010, 06:09:32 PM
Put Europlates on the RS2, it looks so much better.

Was the Porche plate going to be to much of a schlep ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on October 27, 2010, 06:44:45 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on October 26, 2010, 07:15:12 PM
Like this! :D :D :D
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi725.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww260%2FTbagnz%2FScreenshot2010-10-26at71353PM.png&hash=445726f5d865172f2ae07337b950ab5726eb0df5)

Nah like this...  :'( :'( ::) ???

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi34.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fd138%2Fjokerswild454%2Fvw10.jpg&hash=4bc5a1028ae4fbe1b1f0f9a24471f7afc87e7b95)

or on a mk2....  8)
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 27, 2010, 07:26:01 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 27, 2010, 06:09:32 PM
Put Europlates on the RS2, it looks so much better.

'964 RS' eh? ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Simon MkII on October 27, 2010, 07:31:14 PM
Pics!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 27, 2010, 07:49:49 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on October 27, 2010, 07:26:01 PM
'964 RS' eh? ;)

Roger that.

Quote from: Simon MkII on October 27, 2010, 07:31:14 PM
Pics!

Will do, Ill give her a clean first.
Thanks for your help Simon :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on October 27, 2010, 11:07:29 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on October 26, 2010, 06:49:03 PM
took my car for a quick w.o.f down the rd from work last week at csl on carlton gore rd.i heard they were k-jet specialists.they failed me on wheel bearings [i knew they were on the way out but were not noisy at all unless braking from big speed]so i got a set from platinum.put the rears in the other day and took it in to the garage to have them install the fronts.it took 3 hours for them to f#ck my car?????? i drove away and it was making a grinding noise i returned minutes later and they claimed it was my pads.
i got home jacked it up pads are fine! both wheels have play.drivers side bad!! passenger side a little.
-i know there are a couple of different mk2 bearing options but will the wrong ones fit?.......
-i thought they might have charged me to leave my old bearings in there and just put new nuts on the outside,but that doesn't explain why they're so much worse.
-any thoughts guys??
ps this will not be slept on i am more than happy to get ugly when it comes to my vw's



could have been pressed in wrong, they are easy to bugger if your not careful. iv had a front set pucked by a chch garage, they replaced them so all is good
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on October 28, 2010, 01:56:26 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 27, 2010, 07:49:49 PM
Roger that.

did you buy it!?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 28, 2010, 07:13:27 AM
Quote from: chis on October 28, 2010, 01:56:26 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 27, 2010, 07:49:49 PM

did you buy it!?

Yip.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ----- on October 28, 2010, 11:40:17 AM
haldex oil and filter change
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on October 28, 2010, 12:42:10 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 28, 2010, 07:13:27 AM
Yip.



Hmmm, the 964 RS on tm??  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 28, 2010, 02:51:23 PM
Quote from: Number21 on October 28, 2010, 12:42:10 PM

Hmmm, the 964 RS on tm??  :D

Sadly not. One day maybe.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on October 28, 2010, 03:05:42 PM
Trial fitted one of the Borbet reps I bought a while ago.  Hmm, not sure that et15 is quite what I was looking for...
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg251.imageshack.us%2Fimg251%2F5764%2Fimg0247b.jpg&hash=ba7f184db4355e63b4ca9bc291852f7dac096b66)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg101.imageshack.us%2Fimg101%2F2248%2Fimg0245hr.jpg&hash=a55eb548c60564d81c29481994f06a2ca9b2bf63)
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luckily there is something else on the horizon.. ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on October 28, 2010, 03:37:09 PM
Put it down on blocks so the suspension compresses and you get a better idea. That offset looks pretty much bang on to me!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on October 28, 2010, 03:57:40 PM
Flying, you must be the one I see driving around then? Im in the 3door white mk2  ;D

As Coons said, put a wooden block under your rim and slowly wind down the jack so that way you get a true representation of where the wheel lip edge is to the edge of your arches  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 28, 2010, 05:05:27 PM
Agreed, really need to load the susp. Would be even better with a tyre on so that you can roll the car  forwards/backwards to settle the susp.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on October 28, 2010, 05:07:30 PM
 Omes: yeah I see you round quite often, ive been meaning to ask you about how you rolled your arches.
Thanks, I'll try it on blocks when I get home, don't have any tyres for them at the moment unfortunately
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on October 28, 2010, 05:16:08 PM
They will look smokin when you get them on!!! Looks like there will be a few more stancey cars around vask soon!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 28, 2010, 06:00:54 PM
If all else fails you could always put arch trims on to bring them out a bit?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on October 28, 2010, 06:20:13 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg39.imageshack.us%2Fimg39%2F332%2Fimg0248sw.jpg&hash=1f620ac646549fed86485fec9bf7b6a3dddc2f9c)
looks much better, but in my haste I didnt really give much thought to where I was putting the block and im a bit worried I've bent the rim  :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on October 28, 2010, 08:44:57 PM
drove from the Shore to Kaikohe, Kerekere and back, car went well
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on October 29, 2010, 12:19:37 AM
Quote from: flying on October 28, 2010, 06:20:13 PM
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looks much better, but in my haste I didnt really give much thought to where I was putting the block and im a bit worried I've bent the rim  :'(

That looks cool man!!
Yea you should of put the wood around the other way so that that barrel/middle of the rim takes the weight, but hopefully the wood had a bit of give in it and saved you from doing damage to the rim
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JC on October 29, 2010, 12:15:10 PM
Quote from: flying on October 28, 2010, 06:20:13 PM
looks much better, but in my haste I didnt really give much thought to where I was putting the block and im a bit worried I've bent the rim  :'(

Not sure about without the plastic arch  trims but you should get away with it and if not they could always go on your jetta with the plastic trim  ;)


These are 15x8 et15 to give you an idea of the stance

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv258%2Fjonny2k%2FGLi%2520Pics%2FIMG_0010.jpg&hash=6568804446e7d19ab3b61238710353d16b06c681)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on October 29, 2010, 01:09:20 PM
Had a blast through Albany -> Paraparamo -> Ridge Road -> SH 16 -> Whenuapai -> Greenhithe -> Birkenhead.
Was a good drive, not much traffic. Some idiots with crap box doing crazy stuff on motorways though....

Have attached photo proof of the front wheel that was cleaned before the drive.  :police:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 29, 2010, 06:42:19 PM
Swapped around the front and back wheels - just need the Mrs to bounce up and down in the back now to test :p
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on October 29, 2010, 07:04:33 PM
Lubricated the clutch cable in the mk2
This is a great piece of maintainance as it makes the world of difference
Did it to my original mk2 which is now Omes after being told by a mechanic that my clutch was completely knackered and would need replacing just because the clutch peddle was really heavy, was having a look myself after he told me the cost and found that the inner cable was almost siezed to the outer cover.
Fixed it by raising the gearbox end of the cable as high as it goes when disconnected and the kept filling with WD40 or CRC while pressing athe clutch peddle and pulling it back from the other end. The switched from the WD40 to some 3 in 1 oil before reconnecting.
Never had a problem with a heavy clutch peddle again and Omes is still driving around on the same cable.

Useul tip ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on October 29, 2010, 07:21:04 PM
^^ +1

Essential on the Pug, every 6 months... The most direct route of the cable is within mm of the extractors, ensuring the cable outer melts slightly and shrinks ::)
Toying with the idea of a hydraulic conversion, as there's plenty of real estate surrounding the clutch pivot point...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on October 30, 2010, 09:44:08 AM
omg what a mint tip, what type of 3 in 1? and im guessing a 2 man job? gonna do that today
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on October 30, 2010, 10:47:25 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on October 29, 2010, 06:42:19 PM
- just need the Mrs to bounce up and down in the back now to test :p

Information overload  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 30, 2010, 04:22:49 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on October 29, 2010, 06:42:19 PM
Swapped around the front and back wheels - just need the Mrs to bounce up and down in the back now to test :p

Seems to have fixed it - though I think it rubbed a little coming into my drive.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 95 Vento CLi on October 30, 2010, 08:26:02 PM
SLAMMED the tits out of my MK3 on the Vmaxx Adjusties, springs are captive at the moment, booking a cert on monday then gathering the money for it. Pics up 2mrrw as its too dark now. I must say its a bumpy ride but the car looks so damn goooood.

Also the Suspension hats poke out of the towers in the front a lil bit is this normal??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on November 01, 2010, 04:21:23 PM
DIY rolled guards, pretty easy (cheers Omar for the tips  ;))

I'm now contemplating cleaning up under that trim and leaving it off, doesn't look that bad.. gives it a better stance too

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm2.static.flickr.com%2F1219%2F5133909069_fd3198b66b_b.jpg&hash=b6f6d49a696be0add0ec6e916400925574c038bf)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 02, 2010, 06:05:49 PM
Not mine but had a drive of lee's V8 polo  :o

Now I know what 500nm of torque feels like  :o

Thanks lee
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on November 02, 2010, 06:40:09 PM
Hope it didn't make that 1.8T of yours feel slow??  ;D

Check your emails.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 02, 2010, 11:25:25 PM
s looking like another car yard  ::)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2FIMG_1118.jpg&hash=7e09e350673f2cb07c9bc3531eeebcc0982a44cb)

thule fairing onroute from the states
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on November 03, 2010, 02:34:33 AM
Where did you get racks? You should have told me, I'd be keen for the racks and fairing!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 03, 2010, 06:41:45 AM


Quote from: Poonmobile on November 03, 2010, 02:34:33 AM
Where did you get racks? You should have told me, I'd be keen for the racks and fairing!

The Thule racks came from Charles (cheers buddy) and I ordered a new Thule wind fairing from the states eBay is your friend  ;D 8)

they would look cool and the red poon mate  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on November 03, 2010, 08:08:48 AM
missing it more and more, but im driving a new bmw which makes me feel better, and considering moving over to the other side
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 03, 2010, 08:10:50 AM
Quote from: tyz-fly on November 03, 2010, 08:08:48 AM
missing it more and more, but im driving a new bmw which makes me feel better, and considering moving over to the other side

who bought it? still in vask?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on November 03, 2010, 08:20:41 AM
im in S.A, its in nz, so no driving it, but the bmw is a 2009 540i. One word. AWESOME!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 95 Vento CLi on November 03, 2010, 04:01:37 PM
Seeing as the cars now pretty staunch looking I got Brookfromhamilton to shoot my car, and here are teh results.

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(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi41.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe295%2FJumpman868%2F76986_162462123787887_100000723017083_342229_1914576_n.jpg&hash=53ef3f06611776df16e24243b3ce00bf42537ed3)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi41.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe295%2FJumpman868%2F74251_162462097121223_100000723017083_342227_1501053_n.jpg&hash=69f919559bb574e42058b2e317d754638bd30be6)

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;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on November 03, 2010, 04:08:46 PM
Liking das boss-wagen  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on November 03, 2010, 04:13:19 PM
Sick, what suspension is it running?

CJC will approve  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 95 Vento CLi on November 03, 2010, 04:37:30 PM
Quote from: Omes on November 03, 2010, 04:08:46 PM
Liking das boss-wagen  8)

Thanks mate!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 95 Vento CLi on November 03, 2010, 04:39:00 PM
Quote from: HaNs on November 03, 2010, 04:13:19 PM
Sick, what suspension is it running?

CJC will approve  :D

Lol running the Vmaxx you sold to choppy? they stiff as tits to rides like a beast.

Wonderful! once approved I would like to get hold of a White Jerk sticker for the back corner  8) 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on November 03, 2010, 04:49:37 PM
Quote from: BossGolf86 on November 03, 2010, 04:39:00 PM
Lol running the Vmaxx you sold to choppy? they stiff as tits to rides like a beast.

Wonderful! once approved I would like to get hold of a White Jerk sticker for the back corner  8) 8)

Requires more slam then before the cert gets done haha.

I have a white and purple one here. Im out west if you want to grab it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on November 03, 2010, 04:58:36 PM
lookin good bro!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on November 03, 2010, 05:22:51 PM
looks great mate euro trash az 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on November 03, 2010, 05:46:18 PM
getting some stuff sorted for the spring jambo  ::) cant wait to reveal
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 95 Vento CLi on November 03, 2010, 06:06:31 PM
Quote from: HaNs on November 03, 2010, 04:49:37 PM
Requires more slam then before the cert gets done haha.

I have a white and purple one here. Im out west if you want to grab it.

Oh f**k yes, Me and Lucas are going to drop it some more before cert, That will be awhile though, gotta some how find $550 or what ever it is, Oh out west Auckland? or Hamilton? haha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on November 03, 2010, 06:21:07 PM
Quote from: euro-jet on November 03, 2010, 05:46:18 PM
getting some stuff sorted for the spring jambo  ::) cant wait to reveal


Nice one Colin, be good to meet you at the Jambo  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on November 03, 2010, 06:39:26 PM
Quote from: BossGolf86 on November 03, 2010, 06:06:31 PM
Oh f**k yes, Me and Lucas are going to drop it some more before cert, That will be awhile though, gotta some how find $550 or what ever it is, Oh out west Auckland? or Hamilton? haha

oh you in the tron? can post once slam happens  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 95 Vento CLi on November 03, 2010, 06:58:14 PM
Quote from: HaNs on November 03, 2010, 06:39:26 PM
oh you in the tron? can post once slam happens  ;D

Fair call there HaNs! Alright I'm going to "Find" $575 for my cert then SLAM. Just a side note you coming to that jamboree meet thing near the end of Nov?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on November 03, 2010, 07:21:51 PM
Quote from: BossGolf86 on November 03, 2010, 06:58:14 PM
Just a side note you coming to that jamboree meet thing near the end of Nov?

Yeh, its 2mins from my house.

We need a jambo after party i think  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 95 Vento CLi on November 03, 2010, 08:02:05 PM
Quote from: HaNs on November 03, 2010, 07:21:51 PM
Yeh, its 2mins from my house.

We need a jambo after party i think  :D

Mos def, keen.  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ----- on November 06, 2010, 02:19:22 PM
took a holding deposit on the Golf, pending final payment early next week

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 06, 2010, 03:03:50 PM
Quote from: oettinger76 on November 06, 2010, 02:19:22 PM
took a holding deposit on the Golf, pending final payment early next week



Good work mate  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on November 06, 2010, 03:39:46 PM
Purchased these for the Touareg (2nd hand) 20x10, plus 275 tyres

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.trademe.co.nz%2Fphotoserver%2F63%2F140739163_full.jpg&hash=524a722310b067f42406dae1c270fc79d8f064a1)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on November 06, 2010, 03:44:51 PM
Nice! I have a thing for black wheels :)

I had mine cleaned and polished at the car wash place in Porirua - bought a half price voucher a few weeks ago.
Within three minutes of getting home one of the cats had walked all over the bonnet and roof.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on November 06, 2010, 04:22:26 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on November 06, 2010, 03:44:51 PM
Nice! I have a thing for black wheels :)

I had mine cleaned and polished at the car wash place in Porirua - bought a half price voucher a few weeks ago.
Within three minutes of getting home one of the cats had walked all over the bonnet and roof.

I was 50:50 that I would like them, but once on the car it was a done deal.
Cant get too picky when it comes to 2nd hand wheels also.
Its also removed allot of the prior steering mash feel, and its more direct now.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi20.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb239%2Fnoelsimpson%2FDSC00680.jpg&hash=e1920b362b91ce8f6d1379a34bdfa7e09c31c232)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ----- on November 06, 2010, 05:21:32 PM
Quote from: ballin on November 06, 2010, 03:03:50 PM
Good work mate  :)
cheers Chris, only been on the market 6 days. glad i dont have to go through the hassle of trying to sell over the summer
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 06, 2010, 05:41:46 PM
Quote from: oettinger76 on November 06, 2010, 05:21:32 PM
cheers Chris, only been on the market 6 days. glad i dont have to go through the hassle of trying to sell over the summer

Yeah your car was nicely done credit to you that it sold quickly- good mods, properly done car sold  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on November 06, 2010, 06:06:28 PM
Quote from: beeker on November 06, 2010, 04:22:26 PM

Its also removed allot of the prior steering mash feel, and its more direct now.


I had one guy slag off my 22's on Range Rover not realising it was mine. Saying how terrible the ride would be, how crashy and bangy etc, only an idiot would do that to a Rangey..... When I asked him if he wanted a drive to see how "crashy" it was he soon shut up.  ;D ;D

;D Looks great.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on November 06, 2010, 06:11:06 PM
Washed my Nightspeed numbers off the Vento and then enjoyed the hell out of the early morning drive over to John's shop!  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on November 06, 2010, 06:21:22 PM
fitted a V64Motion front lip

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimgur.com%2F8Aj8z.jpg&hash=094886fc91ae48e697335f0f015a423f1443714f)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on November 06, 2010, 10:55:37 PM
Quote from: the phantom on November 06, 2010, 06:21:22 PM
fitted a V64Motion front lip

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimgur.com%2F8Aj8z.jpg&hash=094886fc91ae48e697335f0f015a423f1443714f)

I would like to fit a set of those LED day time lights in that lip's two side areas.....think it will look awesome nice and low...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on November 07, 2010, 12:33:50 PM
Quote from: ClubMan on November 06, 2010, 10:55:37 PM
I would like to fit a set of those LED day time lights in that lip's two side areas.....think it will look awesome nice and low...

I've thought about that, might be too low 'tho, particularly for coming over crests on the open road
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rockycfc on November 07, 2010, 01:59:05 PM
Had the Revo remap done, sitting at an apparent Golf R tune.

Allegedly now producing 197kw and 410nm... Who knows if that is true, all I know is it don't half go now, and that is all that matters!

Hmmm next step a Milltek Cat back Exhaust and Cold Air Box. Wonder how much that will cost me, and whether I can sneak that through...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: jettamaniac on November 07, 2010, 04:06:48 PM
fitted my new vr6 taillights (Cheers Ballin), gave it a good clean and ticked over 76000kms. Now just need to get a photobucket account and get some recent photos up
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 07, 2010, 08:20:28 PM
Quote from: jettamaniac on November 07, 2010, 04:06:48 PM
fitted my new vr6 taillights (Cheers Ballin), gave it a good clean and ticked over 76000kms. Now just need to get a photobucket account and get some recent photos up

no worries  ;) 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on November 08, 2010, 07:18:24 PM
 ;) busy making my own smoked spotlights
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ----- on November 08, 2010, 08:54:18 PM
recieved final payment, changed ownership and watched the golf drive away. kinda sad really :'(

but all good when i got home to see the jetta sitting there ;D ;D

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on November 08, 2010, 08:57:41 PM
Quote from: oettinger76 on November 08, 2010, 08:54:18 PM
recieved final payment, changed ownership and watched the golf drive away. kinda sad really :'(

but all good when i got home to see the jetta sitting there ;D ;D


Thats sad especially when they scrape the front bumper in the gutter as they drive away...... :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 08, 2010, 09:07:56 PM
Bought a new oem mk3 scuttle tray  $235 from the dealer ex Germany be here Friday  ;D 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on November 08, 2010, 09:13:16 PM
Quote from: ballin on November 08, 2010, 09:07:56 PM
Bought a new oem mk3 scuttle tray  $235 from the dealer ex Germany be here Friday  ;D 8)
Cover that baby in silicone :o spray from the moment you take it out the packet to protect it from thet bad bad UV >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on November 08, 2010, 09:57:24 PM
I gave mine a thin layer of matt black paint to keep it looking mint!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on November 08, 2010, 11:22:27 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on November 08, 2010, 09:57:24 PM
I gave mine a thin layer of matt black paint to keep it looking mint!

I did the same, but it's starting to flake now. What sort of paint did you use?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on November 09, 2010, 10:20:25 AM
Quote from: euro-jet on November 08, 2010, 07:18:24 PM
;) busy making my own smoked spotlights


Pics when you are done!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 09, 2010, 01:48:59 PM
Took it on it's first run on the road to the compliance shop for a chat over the process

29kms round trip no issues (apart from a little rubbing at the rear)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on November 09, 2010, 03:18:22 PM
awesome mate  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on November 10, 2010, 06:55:49 PM
recieved new set of tyres and re-assembling wheels  ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on November 10, 2010, 07:46:15 PM
Quote from: euro-jet on November 08, 2010, 07:18:24 PM
;) busy making my own smoked spotlights

Quote from: Number21 on November 09, 2010, 10:20:25 AM
Pics when you are done!

A pic at Colins request (from cellphone):

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi137.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq239%2Frambo_005%2Fimagejpeg_2.jpg&hash=33e5dc307701162681becc8997948da647aa45dc)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on November 11, 2010, 11:31:52 AM
Now you need to smoke the rest! What method did you use to do the spotties?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on November 11, 2010, 11:51:24 AM
how much has it affected light output? a little bit of form over function? just curious, not criticising
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on November 11, 2010, 12:01:40 PM
I have genuine smoked spots, and the only difference really is the interior part (with ridges) is grey. the glass itself may have a slight tint but i think it's just the inside that gives it the colour...

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi53.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg75%2FAshvw%2F271dac30.jpg&hash=0c0e8e6f71bd347bdc0f92882b15fbd934f2e842)
top is the standard
below is the genuine smoked hella's

Looks Good colin, did you just remove the glass?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on November 11, 2010, 02:07:28 PM
Quote from: euro-jet on November 10, 2010, 06:55:49 PM
re-assembling wheels  ::)

What are you cooking up?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on November 11, 2010, 03:09:36 PM
yea removed lense and sprayed backing plate black.
Quote from: VeeDub on November 11, 2010, 02:07:28 PM
What are you cooking up?
;D just wait n see

Quote from: coons on November 11, 2010, 11:31:52 AM
Now you need to smoke the rest! What method did you use to do the spotties?
im onto the rest of them....got a plan.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on November 11, 2010, 03:42:50 PM
if you're spraying the glass (which is what it looks like from the photo) have a look at this post from vortex which gives some pointers to doing it like the Hella that Poonmobile showed

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1567138-DIY-Joey-Mod-PROPER-MASKING-AND-PAINTING! (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1567138-DIY-Joey-Mod-PROPER-MASKING-AND-PAINTING!)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 11, 2010, 04:19:48 PM
Fitted my Thule wind fairing..... :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on November 11, 2010, 06:21:03 PM
Quote from: ballin on November 11, 2010, 04:19:48 PM
Fitted my Thule wind fairing..... :D

Pics please.Starting to regret letting those racks go.Once I see the pics I know I will  :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on November 11, 2010, 07:41:43 PM
Getting there, slowly. Still some issues to work out, but coils in next weekend and hopefully that'll fix a couple of them :)

Apologies for the crappy phone pics.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdb.tt%2FDUJgyjX&hash=44ecf897045b20512dd82f818f4b08180a4ccb19)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 12, 2010, 06:30:24 PM
Quote from: charles on November 11, 2010, 06:21:03 PM
Pics please.Starting to regret letting those racks go.Once I see the pics I know I will  :'(

There you go  ;D 8)  and finally cleaned it! Needs the new vr6 chin spoiler modding/fitting to finish (well not finish but you know what i mean)  :D ;)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2FDSC01516.jpg&hash=e0e5a6d1f8923215f96eedec7e4c03cbfced71ee)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2FDSC01517.jpg&hash=73da2edf8fd8969fc8d4cce5b8dd15ea3cc0372c)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2FDSC01520.jpg&hash=4e9b1073c303e5328811e387742237e25533d54c)

If i take a mould of the thule fairing and knock some out of the original is anyone interested in one?
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2FDSC01516-1.jpg&hash=1ef619c268c1619000a791e5df2f6a0c43c77a14)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on November 13, 2010, 09:41:12 PM
Removed the non-power steering rack.... that comes out really easy ;D
Replaced it with a power steering rack...... now this is not quite the reverse of the removal :-[ :(

Massive big up to Choppy & Tim for the assistance today and i think we'll nail it tomorrow.

Choppy :angel: thanks for the courtesy car mate, the km reading is not real is it?  as that is a really nice drive, it has got so much more in reserve compared to the 8v >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on November 13, 2010, 10:16:11 PM
Dropped the R32 wheels off to the Mag Man in Palmerston North today... reckons he'll have them sorted in 3 days!

Pretty neat guy, looks like he does some amazing work...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 13, 2010, 10:20:18 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on November 13, 2010, 10:16:11 PM
Dropped the R32 wheels off to the Mag Man in Palmerston North today... reckons he'll have them sorted in 3 days!

Pretty neat guy, looks like he does some amazing work...

Are using Rim Rite?

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on November 13, 2010, 10:25:08 PM
lol big number but thats the 3rd engine  
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on November 13, 2010, 10:26:17 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on November 13, 2010, 10:20:18 PM
Are using Rim Rite?

Sure am
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 14, 2010, 09:23:00 AM
Washed my car and had a blat with a Alfa 156 GTA, sill Italian driver ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Y0RKI on November 14, 2010, 11:22:31 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on November 14, 2010, 09:23:00 AM
had a blat with a Alfa 156 GTA

nice to hear you like to drive a proper drivers car every now and again  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 14, 2010, 12:28:21 PM
Quote from: Coupe on November 14, 2010, 11:22:31 AM
nice to hear you like to drive a proper drivers car every now and again  :P

I said "with" not "in" and it was "owned"


Oh, and Im sure I received an email from you on Friday asking about a quattro avant . . . ;)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on November 14, 2010, 04:51:44 PM
I cheated on mine, booked a 3.5 Cabrio rental for the holiday in Raro. Be the first time driving one  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on November 14, 2010, 09:02:23 PM
Was beaten by the power steering up-grade again, this time just by the bloody pulley belt.
But to prove how good a mk2 is.

I drove all the way from Onewhero to Glenfield 80km in a single gear, don't know which one, may have been 3rd or 4th but its the only 1 I could get after reconnecting the gear selector bracket to the power steering rack and not fully testing as I was really late. :o :o :o :o
Alighnment need some adjustment also which made for interesting trip. Will sort remainder of niggles this week   
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 14, 2010, 10:33:19 PM
Pulled the engine out of the vento and took off the auto box

The wrestled with the engine getting it onto a pallet with no engine crane was fun......not
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on November 15, 2010, 06:59:44 AM
Wifes truck got the Clay Bar and wax treatment.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi20.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb239%2Fnoelsimpson%2FDSC00705.jpg&hash=d1abc82a655c348cb44e6a6866ac51d4ec0a2fc8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on November 15, 2010, 10:28:43 AM
nice.. looks very 'gangster'
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on November 15, 2010, 01:20:36 PM
OK Beeker, I take back my comment about wheels on SUVs, you've made that look pretty damn good.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on November 15, 2010, 01:26:44 PM
looks good beeker, Can't help but feel it needs to be lowered  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on November 15, 2010, 02:03:42 PM
does that spoiler work?  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 15, 2010, 02:06:27 PM
Quote from: slowmo on November 15, 2010, 02:03:42 PM
does that spoiler work?  :laugh:

Roof racks . . .

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on November 15, 2010, 02:26:30 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on November 15, 2010, 02:06:27 PM
Roof racks . . .


just one..?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on November 15, 2010, 03:00:17 PM
That's two. Looks like one but it's a magic one.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on November 15, 2010, 03:06:27 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on November 15, 2010, 03:00:17 PM
That's two. Looks like one but it's a magic one.

oh yeah i gotcha now!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on November 15, 2010, 05:19:52 PM
Quote from: Fizz on November 15, 2010, 01:26:44 PM
looks good beeker, Can't help but feel it needs to be lowered  >:D

ah, will have a post on that one shortly....
Not to mention Cayenne TT Sway bars....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on November 15, 2010, 05:23:07 PM
This is what my wife did the the vag today.... >:(
Still getting use to the extra width over an A4.
Its very fixable thank god.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi20.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb239%2Fnoelsimpson%2FIMG_0390.jpg&hash=c8cde74ba32f6e63a8062f4507cc4900d51410dd)



Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on November 15, 2010, 05:38:16 PM
Quote from: beeker on November 15, 2010, 05:23:07 PM
This is what my wife did the the vag today.... >:(
Still getting use to the extra width over an A4.
Its very fixable thank god.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi20.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb239%2Fnoelsimpson%2FIMG_0390.jpg&hash=c8cde74ba32f6e63a8062f4507cc4900d51410dd)






:o Ahhhhhhhhhhhh
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on November 15, 2010, 05:40:19 PM
Quote from: beeker on November 15, 2010, 05:23:07 PM
This is what my wife did the the vag today.... >:(
Still getting use to the extra width over an A4.
Its very fixable thank god.

Should have left the old training wheels on for a few more weeks ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on November 15, 2010, 05:41:05 PM
Quote from: beeker on November 15, 2010, 05:23:07 PM
This is what my wife did the the vag today.... >:(

:'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on November 15, 2010, 05:54:57 PM
purchased a gti mk3 ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 15, 2010, 07:15:58 PM
Quote from: brookfromhamilton on November 15, 2010, 05:54:57 PM
purchased a gti mk3 ;)

Colour? Link?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 15, 2010, 09:29:39 PM
Not VAG but bought the wife a new motor...finally

Genuine BBS Splits rears are 19x10 previous owner said the wheels were $9k  :o

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2F127722407_full.jpg&hash=1bb7ebf0de52f2c723c31c7c0d3c3a61f367874d)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on November 15, 2010, 09:37:35 PM
Quote from: ballin on November 15, 2010, 09:29:39 PM
Not VAG but bought the wife a new motor...finally

Genuine BBS Splits rears are 19x10 previous owner said the wheels were $9k  :o

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2F127722407_full.jpg&hash=1bb7ebf0de52f2c723c31c7c0d3c3a61f367874d)
Nice mate 8) was that the one you were talking about the other day?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 15, 2010, 09:40:30 PM
No that was a grey 530i this has less KM's and better wheels and interior.

Its in Christchurch so the plan is to fly down and drive it back up
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on November 15, 2010, 09:47:26 PM
great looking car! and those wheels!  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on November 15, 2010, 10:02:33 PM
Quote from: ballin on November 15, 2010, 09:29:39 PM
Not VAG but bought the wife a new motor...finally

Genuine BBS Splits rears are 19x10 previous owner said the wheels were $9k  :o

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2F127722407_full.jpg&hash=1bb7ebf0de52f2c723c31c7c0d3c3a61f367874d)

Nice car Chris.  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on November 15, 2010, 10:20:12 PM
which of the long term "keeper" cars is going to have to go to fund this?   ;) :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 15, 2010, 10:20:58 PM
Quote from: the phantom on November 15, 2010, 10:20:12 PM
which of the long term "keeper" cars is going to have to go to fund this?   ;) :D
None got an even bigger job recently- not a government job either I'm now a leach like you steve ;) ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 15, 2010, 10:23:05 PM
Quote from: M on November 15, 2010, 10:02:33 PM
Nice car Chris.  ;)

Thanks mate I'll bell you this week re coming down
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on November 15, 2010, 10:23:56 PM
Quote from: ballin on November 15, 2010, 09:40:30 PM
No that was a grey 530i this has less KM's and better wheels and interior.

Its in Christchurch so the plan is to fly down and drive it back up

Awesome work! Our resident VASKer at Coombes Johnson will make sure you get the good hookups on parts and servicing ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 15, 2010, 10:26:57 PM
Quote from: Alfashark on November 15, 2010, 10:23:56 PM
Awesome work! Our resident VASKer at Coombes Johnson will make sure you get the good hookups on parts and servicing ;)

Sweet whose that?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on November 15, 2010, 10:27:40 PM
That is a sweet ride Chris, good score on those rims too. The drive back will be awesome >:D...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 15, 2010, 10:31:45 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on November 15, 2010, 10:27:40 PM
That is a sweet ride Chris, good score on those rims too. The drive back will be awesome >:D...

Cheers buddy
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on November 15, 2010, 10:35:59 PM
Quote from: ballin on November 15, 2010, 10:20:58 PM
None got an even bigger job recently- not a government job either I'm now a leach like you steve ;) ;D

it looks like I might be going back into the local govt arena, since Uncle Rodney started totooing with Auckland it's gone really flat, allied with the ructions in our company, the only term is dead in the water, mate

looks like I'll be moving north
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 15, 2010, 10:37:23 PM
Quote from: the phantom on November 15, 2010, 10:35:59 PM
it looks like I might be going back into the local govt arena, since Uncle Rodney started totooing with Auckland it's gone really flat, allied with the ructions in our company, the only term is dead in the water, mate

looks like I'll be moving north

Local council, regional or central?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on November 15, 2010, 10:38:15 PM
local, FNDC
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 15, 2010, 10:39:21 PM
Quote from: the phantom on November 15, 2010, 10:38:15 PM
local, FNDC

Cool I'll be up there soon working too as a supplier
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on November 15, 2010, 10:41:48 PM
Quote from: ballin on November 15, 2010, 10:26:57 PM
Sweet whose that?

Fabian, turbo120 on here :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on November 15, 2010, 10:48:42 PM
Found out 2 of my R32 rims had flat spots = +$150 to the wheel man... arse!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on November 15, 2010, 11:16:28 PM
Quote from: ballin on November 15, 2010, 09:29:39 PM
Not VAG but bought the wife a new motor...finally

Genuine BBS Splits rears are 19x10 previous owner said the wheels were $9k  :o

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2F127722407_full.jpg&hash=1bb7ebf0de52f2c723c31c7c0d3c3a61f367874d)

spot this car every second day in chch, just down the road from my work, really nice, v.i.p. style, im a lil iffy about the tailights though, smoked would look better
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on November 16, 2010, 04:23:59 PM
change my spark plugs to the NGK  BUR6ET coded ones,omg what a huge difference!!!!!! Boo Yaa!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on November 16, 2010, 05:10:16 PM
Quote from: ballin on November 15, 2010, 09:29:39 PM
Not VAG but bought the wife a new motor...finally

Genuine BBS Splits rears are 19x10 previous owner said the wheels were $9k  :o

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2F127722407_full.jpg&hash=1bb7ebf0de52f2c723c31c7c0d3c3a61f367874d)

May she keep it off the kerbs!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 16, 2010, 07:02:20 PM
Quote from: beeker on November 16, 2010, 05:10:16 PM
May she keep it off the kerbs!


i really really hope so  :-X :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Hoff on November 16, 2010, 10:09:27 PM
Started teh prep work to make myself pair of carbon fiber door cards, and begun to recover one of my recaro seats.....turns out its harder than i thought seen as before tonight i couldn't sew.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on November 17, 2010, 05:41:39 PM
spread it all over the lawn ......   :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on November 17, 2010, 09:41:40 PM
sprayed the wheels blk!  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: fluz8r on November 17, 2010, 11:11:07 PM
Removed ABS Controller, and shipped off for refurb.
Replaced fuse after Cig lighter short. now have remote locking function back.
Learnt how to 'reprogramme' the one touch elec window controls after battery disconnected.

Thought about checking ECU for chips.... removed cobweb from rear wiper. (This gets done twice a week).
Thought about a can of fly spray and a good wash. will hve to wait until the weekend.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on November 17, 2010, 11:16:43 PM
Quote from: fluz8r on November 17, 2010, 11:11:07 PM

Learnt how to 'reprogramme' the one touch elec window controls after battery disconnected.


How is that done? and does it work for all four windows?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: fluz8r on November 17, 2010, 11:19:26 PM
Haven't tried on the rears.

I just discovered the one touch function goes when you reset the battery.

Seems these Germans are clever... i read somewhere you put the window all the way up. then hold down for more than 2.5 seconds.

In reality you simply lower the window with your finger on the button, and it works again.
Most probably reprogramme without knowing it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on November 17, 2010, 11:28:59 PM
Happens on the Audi too, only it resets itself everytime the ignition is switched off ::). And you reset it the same way- hold the down or up button for 5 seconds, release and the press up or down in a short burst. Works for fronts (mine's only 2 door) but had a 4dr VR and would have been cool.

Have you tried the old turn the key in the drivers door to lock or open and hold for 5 seconds and all the windows will go either up or up- whichever way you are turning the key that is? That is one of my favourite little golf functions. works on Audi's too.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: fluz8r on November 17, 2010, 11:32:47 PM
Yeah. Love that.

Black car. day like today and i just walked up and wound all the windows down.
I get a few names from the fiance.. mostly not nice. she's jealous I'm sure.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on November 17, 2010, 11:56:06 PM
Quote from: fluz8r on November 17, 2010, 11:11:07 PM


Thought about checking ECU for chips.... removed cobweb from rear wiper. (This gets done twice a week).
Thought about a can of fly spray and a good wash. will hve to wait until the weekend.

:laugh: I had some pesky bastard get into my bike and start making cobwebs around my cluster, did that treatment - fly spray in the area then a wash and he seems to be gone!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on November 18, 2010, 12:21:15 AM
polished the black gti.

learning that black is impossible to keep clean haha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on November 18, 2010, 08:12:43 AM
Shot up to the shore yesterday to quickly sort a bit of business, ended up taking all day. But what a great day to spend out!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on November 18, 2010, 12:35:35 PM
Here you go Ash
My new wheels for the next week or so while I get some work done on mine - looks weird back on silver wheels!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on November 18, 2010, 12:42:16 PM
are those gold wheels in the pic your originals?

are they the og mesh ones or something?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on November 18, 2010, 03:43:14 PM
Just had the wheel alignment done since changing the steering rack, it was so far out initially that the machine coun't even get a reading ::) :o
All good now though ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on November 18, 2010, 05:03:31 PM
Just got this beastie ready to be fired up  ;D
Customers 79 Cabrio with 2165cc, dual 44 webers. Let the good times roll.......... >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on November 18, 2010, 05:29:21 PM
Mmmmm tasty 8)

New 44's or a rebuilt pair?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on November 18, 2010, 09:50:23 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on November 18, 2010, 05:03:31 PM
Just got this beastie ready to be fired up  ;D
Customers 79 Cabrio with 2165cc, dual 44 webers. Let the good times roll.......... >:D

This thread is well overdue for some of those picks.That is a Sweet ride.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 18, 2010, 09:52:33 PM
Put the "winter wheels" on for jambo while the rs's are being refurbed

Also booked cert for Monday  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on November 18, 2010, 09:54:25 PM
Quote from: ballin on November 18, 2010, 09:52:33 PM
Put the "winter wheels" on for jambo while the rs's are being refurbed

Damn I wanted to see it rocking the RS! I'm busting my wallet trying to get mine on in time!

Quote from: brookfromhamilton on November 18, 2010, 12:42:16 PM
are those gold wheels in the pic your originals?

are they the og mesh ones or something?

None of that fake crap - they're SSR splitties
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 18, 2010, 09:55:38 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on November 18, 2010, 09:54:25 PM
Damn I wanted to see it rocking the RS! I'm busting my wallet trying to get mine on in time!


I'm saving vento front and rs's for nationals
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on November 19, 2010, 12:04:05 AM
Quote from: coons on November 18, 2010, 12:35:35 PM
Here you go Ash
My new wheels for the next week or so while I get some work done on mine - looks weird back on silver wheels!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4149%2F5185920380_c49b1fea1c_b.jpg&hash=9d664f9decd4ce2288403baaaa8ed498ed7868e7)

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Cool! 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on November 19, 2010, 12:05:27 AM
Time period styling, imolas and zender body kit!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on November 19, 2010, 03:05:29 PM
epic failure on tinting of indicators and reflectors this afternoon  :-[
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on November 19, 2010, 08:04:17 PM
Jacked her up ready to put the coils in the rear, then realised I had left the air hoses behind... couldn't be bothered back tracking, so cracked a beer instead ;)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on November 19, 2010, 08:22:44 PM
Argh where the hell did you guys (Aidan & Coons) get those rims from, I scour tm and most of the 5x100 rims I find are g'd out Subaru rims. I'd kill for a set of similar styled ones.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 19, 2010, 08:29:53 PM
another "trial" run out today

winter wheels on....

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on November 19, 2010, 08:38:54 PM
Quote from: Skilfil on November 19, 2010, 08:22:44 PM
Argh where the hell did you guys (Aidan & Coons) get those rims from, I scour tm and most of the 5x100 rims I find are g'd out Subaru rims. I'd kill for a set of similar styled ones.

Those are different wheels?

Be in the right place at the right time and you'll find something too.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on November 19, 2010, 10:10:42 PM
Quote from: Aidan on November 19, 2010, 08:38:54 PM
Those are different wheels?

Be in the right place at the right time and you'll find something too.

Ah yeah got that just like that spoke style of rim, I've been keeping my eyes out. I'll find the right set sometime.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on November 19, 2010, 10:48:14 PM
Quote from: Skilfil on November 19, 2010, 08:22:44 PM
Argh where the hell did you guys (Aidan & Coons) get those rims from, I scour tm and most of the 5x100 rims I find are g'd out Subaru rims. I'd kill for a set of similar styled ones.

Aidans are off my Bro's Mk3:

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He's had them re-furbed since buying them.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 20, 2010, 11:29:47 AM
Picked up these for the mk3

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Period_Correct_ on November 20, 2010, 11:33:36 AM
doof doof?  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 20, 2010, 11:44:52 AM
Quote from: ballin on November 20, 2010, 11:29:47 AM
Picked up these for the mk3

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Are those an ex demo set Chris?

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 20, 2010, 11:48:54 AM
No box was broken so I got 90% off  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nzgti8v on November 20, 2010, 03:27:19 PM
Got the VR6 back from a Wheel Alignment (had changed lower control arm bushes) but it was already out, had over 1 degree of positive camber, since the wheel alignment my ABS light no longer comes on after driving a few mins down the road, so thats good news.
Would have liked to wash the car, but the weathers crap.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on November 20, 2010, 05:07:10 PM
Quote from: Skilfil on November 19, 2010, 08:22:44 PM
Argh where the hell did you guys (Aidan & Coons) get those rims from, I scour tm and most of the 5x100 rims I find are g'd out Subaru rims. I'd kill for a set of similar styled ones.

I'm borrowing those ones off Ash (poonmobile) while I refurb mine. For the right price they may be for sale?  :P
But yea, keeps your eyes peeled on TM and you'll eventually find something pop up

Today I spent just shy of 5 hours with a tooth brush, a scotch scourer, and a dremel + plus chemicals cleaning wheels... My hands are rooted
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on November 20, 2010, 05:10:35 PM
Drove it for the first time in 3 days and it smelt funny.
Found that a water bottle in the boot had been leaking and nearly a litre of water had soaked into the boot carpet.
Pulled it out and hung it on the washing line - which entailed unbolting a seatbelt and removing the rear seats!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on November 20, 2010, 05:24:48 PM
Fired up the 79 Bug to break the cam and lifters in, nice howl from the straight cut cam gears!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on November 20, 2010, 05:51:13 PM
Out with the old, and in with the new :)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on November 20, 2010, 07:26:21 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on November 20, 2010, 05:24:48 PM
Fired up the 79 Bug to break the cam and lifters in, nice howl from the straight cut cam gears!  :laugh:

My ears are still ringing  :laugh:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npapB30NyZ0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npapB30NyZ0)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on November 20, 2010, 07:48:31 PM
Quote from: Aidan on November 20, 2010, 05:51:13 PM
Out with the old, and in with the new :)

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Nice. That pic makes me feel sh*t about my Bilsteins.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on November 20, 2010, 08:07:31 PM
Quote from: KARTS on November 20, 2010, 07:48:31 PM
Nice. That pic makes me feel sh*t about my Bilsteins.

Why? If they're in good condition, they're great shocks. ;)

To someone who knows; under my Bilsteins there, to the right, is that my bumpstop? Cos it's in two pieces, no wonder I was a rubbin!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on November 20, 2010, 08:08:15 PM
Quote from: Filx on November 20, 2010, 07:26:21 PM
My ears are still ringing  :laugh:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npapB30NyZ0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npapB30NyZ0)

;D sounds pretty healthy!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on November 20, 2010, 08:57:58 PM
Quote from: Aidan on November 20, 2010, 08:07:31 PM
Why? If they're in good condition, they're great shocks. ;)

To someone who knows; under my Bilsteins there, to the right, is that my bumpstop? Cos it's in two pieces, no wonder I was a rubbin!

Mine are great. They still do the trick for sure. I'm just a magpie, shiney new stuff I'm all over.  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on November 22, 2010, 11:29:49 AM
No carpet!

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Fitted my rear beam bushes yesterday:

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Curse whoever built my car! This bolt hit the petrol tank and I had to saw it off.
Good job I followed Bentley recommendations and bought new bolts.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on November 22, 2010, 04:17:16 PM
Went to pick up my rims today so I could assemble them before jambo.. They came out the wrong colour - almost white! Doesn't look like I'll get them on in time now   :-\

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on November 22, 2010, 04:19:40 PM
What colour were you going for?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on November 22, 2010, 04:23:08 PM
They're supposed to come out as close to the factory silver finish as possible. They really look white with small silver specs over the white! Should look something like this

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 22, 2010, 04:57:57 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on November 22, 2010, 04:23:08 PM
They're supposed to come out as close to the factory silver finish as possible. They really look white with small silver specs over the white! Should look something like this


Who painted them for you?

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on November 22, 2010, 06:12:47 PM
New cambelts and sundry for the rs4 today
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on November 22, 2010, 06:26:45 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on November 22, 2010, 04:57:57 PM
Who painted them for you?

Prefer not to say just yet as they're redoing them. Service and quality seems great so far but colour was wrong. If it turns out to be a cock up i'll name and shame but prefer to give them a chance to make it right.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 22, 2010, 06:30:00 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on November 22, 2010, 06:26:45 PM
Prefer not to say just yet as they're redoing them. Service and quality seems great so far but colour was wrong. If it turns out to be a cock up i'll name and shame but prefer to give them a chance to make it right.

Nice work  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on November 22, 2010, 06:56:54 PM
Looks more like primer than silver paint!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on November 22, 2010, 07:06:49 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on November 22, 2010, 06:56:54 PM
Looks more like primer than silver paint!

+1, looks like US Compass Grey
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on November 22, 2010, 07:14:41 PM
Yeah i'm not happy with them as is so they're being redone tomorrow. Definitely not the factory silver or even close. I've gone so balls deep with this set that I won't settle for anything less than perfect so I won't take them until they're right. Gave the polisher the go ahead on bolts and nuts today too - $1.90 per bolt/nut to mirror polish.. OUCH!
Quote from: rambo_005 on November 22, 2010, 06:56:54 PM
Looks more like primer than silver paint!

It's powdercoat not paint but yeah  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 22, 2010, 07:52:02 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on November 22, 2010, 07:14:41 PM
Yeah i'm not happy with them as is so they're being redone tomorrow. Definitely not the factory silver or even close. I've gone so balls deep with this set that I won't settle for anything less than perfect so I won't take them until they're right. Gave the polisher the go ahead on bolts and nuts today too - $1.90 per bolt/nut to mirror polish.. OUCH!
It's powdercoat not paint but yeah  :)


It's worth it mate, so worth it

Are they going on the rado? Or Rocco
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on November 22, 2010, 08:00:55 PM
Quote from: ballin on November 22, 2010, 07:52:02 PM
It's worth it mate, so worth

Are they going on the rado? Or Rocco

Yeah they're 16" so on the rado. Rocco is a while away from even being thought about! It's just sitting until next year when I have the time/money/means to start it  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 22, 2010, 09:51:40 PM
On the subject of wheel painting look what b dog did for me today... Your a legend

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on November 22, 2010, 10:37:01 PM
 :)   >:D blk whl whore  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on November 23, 2010, 12:00:12 AM
i really love that green, the black def suits it better than the silver imho! 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on November 23, 2010, 09:06:41 AM
Thats way better mate, now all you need to do is get them gay chrome door mirror covers off  :D  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on November 23, 2010, 02:33:53 PM
Quote from: Omes on November 23, 2010, 09:06:41 AM
Thats way better mate, now all you need to do is get them gay chrome door mirror covers off  :D  ;)

x2- matt black?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on November 23, 2010, 03:12:58 PM
 ;D nice one chris, they are looking very good.glad to see you are happy with them.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on November 23, 2010, 05:01:26 PM
Quote from: ballin on November 22, 2010, 09:51:40 PM
On the subject of wheel painting look what b dog did for me today... Your a legend

What size adaptors are you using there Chris as they seem to be sitting well in the guards? Are they 8inch rims?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on November 23, 2010, 05:26:49 PM
Quote from: charles on November 23, 2010, 05:01:26 PM
Quote from: ballin on November 22, 2010, 09:51:40 PM
On the subject of wheel painting look what b dog did for me today... Your a legend

What size adaptors are you using there Chris as they seem to be sitting well in the guards? Are they 8inch rims?
17x 7.5 35mm offset
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 23, 2010, 05:36:31 PM
Quote from: Omes on November 23, 2010, 09:06:41 AM
Thats way better mate, now all you need to do is get them gay chrome door mirror covers off  :D  ;)

Come on mate don't be a hater you just want a set on the mk3  ;) :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on November 23, 2010, 05:38:05 PM
New feet on my Passat today..

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Just need springs now  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on November 23, 2010, 09:43:05 PM
Are those Merc wheels on your Audi? Blasphamy!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on November 23, 2010, 10:03:29 PM
Quote from: Fizz on November 23, 2010, 09:43:05 PM
Are those Merc wheels on your Audi? Blasphamy!  :laugh:

I'm not sure, calling his Passat an Audi could be worse...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: fluz8r on November 23, 2010, 10:27:50 PM
Re-installed Refurbed ABS Controller.....

Cleared codes with newly arrived (cheap) chinese cable and VCDS Lite.

Various historical codes cleared.  (But recorded first)

Except repeated failures on:

00290 -  ABS Wheel Speed Sensor; Rear Left (G46)
        04-10 -  Mechanical Malfunction - Intermittent

Arrrgggghhhhhhhhh!

PITA given my laptop battery has failed, so each test requires me to plug in with an extension cord and fire it up. lol.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on November 23, 2010, 10:30:41 PM
Whoever refurbed it didn't do a very good job. Thats the same fault they all give.

Send it my way if you want it done properly and cheaply  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: fluz8r on November 23, 2010, 10:40:34 PM
Looks that way...

Was showing 3 wheel sensor faults and abs pump.
Unfortunately 3 outta 4 ain't good enough.

I'll go visit my go-between tomorrow morning, give the outfit the opportunity to rectify...
then may well take you up on the offer.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on November 24, 2010, 02:50:11 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on November 23, 2010, 10:03:29 PM
I'm not sure, calling his Passat an Audi could be worse...

Rofl Fail! :p yeah Brain said Passat Subconscious said Audi A4 hahaha  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on November 24, 2010, 06:33:23 PM
Quote from: Fizz on November 24, 2010, 02:50:11 PM
Rofl Fail! :p yeah Brain said Passat Subconscious said Audi A4 hahaha  :laugh:

Same platform, so close enough ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on November 24, 2010, 08:25:52 PM
got it back from the panel beaters... only to find silver paint splashes elsewhere on the car  >:( took it back and he cleaned it with thinners, only to fxxk the paint around the spots.  then when i washed the car i found a mottled patch and cracked paint on the rear spoiler.  needless to say not very happy, and he will be seeing my in the morning!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on November 24, 2010, 09:27:21 PM
Quote from: flying on November 24, 2010, 08:25:52 PM
got it back from the panel beaters... only to find silver paint splashes elsewhere on the car  >:( took it back and he cleaned it with thinners, only to fxxk the paint around the spots.  then when i washed the car i found a mottled patch and cracked paint on the rear spoiler.  needless to say not very happy, and he will be seeing my in the morning!

That sucks man.. I've been eagerly waiting for you to post pics with new rims on the car!! Will you make it to Jambo on Sunday?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on November 24, 2010, 10:01:23 PM
Got the VR serviced and gave her a good clean inside and out ready for Jambo...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on November 24, 2010, 11:25:16 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on November 24, 2010, 09:27:21 PM
That sucks man.. I've been eagerly waiting for you to post pics with new rims on the car!! Will you make it to Jambo on Sunday?
yeah the new wheels go on tomorrow.  Ill come out on Sunday though, Ill just try hide/polish as much as I can in the meantime  :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on November 24, 2010, 11:28:01 PM
Have we got an Auckland meeting place to convoy to this gig yet?? Greenlane maccas? (last time I was there two different people tried to sell me pot within 10 mins  :police: )
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on November 25, 2010, 03:05:13 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on November 24, 2010, 11:28:01 PM
Have we got an Auckland meeting place to convoy to this gig yet?? Greenlane maccas? (last time I was there two different people tried to sell me pot within 10 mins  :police: )
did you order a hash brown from out the back of maccas?  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on November 25, 2010, 03:32:43 PM
Went to a friends and we took some photos:
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on November 25, 2010, 03:43:47 PM
Quote from: Fizz on November 23, 2010, 09:43:05 PM
Are those Merc wheels on your Audi? Blasphamy!  :laugh:


centre caps have been taken off while i get some VW ones  :P but yea AMG rims on a VW  :-X

Got the wheels because were very cheap, 8.5" wide and nice offset  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on November 25, 2010, 04:05:31 PM
Quote from: kiwi on November 25, 2010, 03:43:47 PM
centre caps have been taken off while i get some VW ones  :P but yea AMG rims on a VW  :-X

Got the wheels because were very cheap, 8.5" wide and nice offset  ;D

did you have to do any mods on your car for the wheels to fit?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on November 25, 2010, 04:59:55 PM
Direct bolt on other than the Hubrings..

the wheels are a 36 or 32 offset (cant remember) that gives me ~10mm inner clearance from the strut and a nice stance..  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on November 25, 2010, 06:47:55 PM
new wheels, new stereo for the golf.  spot of paint touching up and a good clean and polish and shes good to go!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on November 25, 2010, 06:50:15 PM
after seeing softlads i had timmy whip up a lower front brace.turned out nice. i'll get some pics soon.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on November 25, 2010, 07:55:24 PM
Quote from: flying on November 25, 2010, 06:47:55 PM
new wheels, new stereo for the golf.  spot of paint touching up and a good clean and polish and shes good to go!

Paint turn out all good?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on November 25, 2010, 09:20:11 PM
Vacuumed the interior and cleaned the leather... leather conditioner next (tomorrow?)

Wheel alignment and refitting of R32 wheels to be done tomorrow ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 26, 2010, 07:07:06 PM
New rear lights, debadged grill and front smoked indicators

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on November 26, 2010, 08:32:26 PM
nice!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on November 26, 2010, 09:06:36 PM
Can u guess wat i did 2day?  ;D
Jambo teaser....  ;)
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: fluz8r on November 26, 2010, 11:10:17 PM
Sorted ABS issue. Left rear sensor ring had come away from rotor. It didn't spin so no speed reading.

Went to vtnz for recheck.... But they insisted on full Wof as initial check was done by a garage.

They failed 3 tires.

$&@?$!!!

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 26, 2010, 11:11:25 PM
Quote from: fluz8r on November 26, 2010, 11:10:17 PM
Sorted ABS issue. Left rear sensor ring had come away from rotor. It didn't spin so no speed reading.

Went to vtnz for recheck.... But they insisted on full Wof as initial check was done by a garage.

They failed 3 tires.

$&@?$!!!



why didt you just go back to the garage???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: fluz8r on November 26, 2010, 11:16:08 PM
Done by previous owner in papakura. I live in Warkworth.
Long drive for what I expected to be straight forward.

Suppose it's better to get it sorted. But there goes the new brakes. Lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on November 27, 2010, 06:55:13 PM
Quote from: Fizz on November 26, 2010, 09:06:36 PM
Can u guess wat i did 2day?  ;D
Jambo teaser....  ;)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi143.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr159%2Ffaiyazk%2F2010-11-26183705.jpg&hash=6bfaec265b5dfbb7a6e1941fdf6ef5dede3a9267)

You put lights up in your garage?? ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on November 28, 2010, 10:59:02 AM
Fixed ABS warning light and sunroof not working in the S6. Problem was fuses in wrong location. Pleased and confidence restored in finally sorting out something that had bugged me for ages I started to finally tackle replacing the shocks on the Passat with Bilsteins after 8 weeks at the panelbeaters. There is a mountain of trim to remove to get access to the rear top mounts and have to remove front struts completely to access the top. Flew the white flag early on, put minor piece of rear trim back that removed, tools away and got boat ready to go out. Far better option...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on November 28, 2010, 12:20:33 PM
Quote from: ClubMan on November 27, 2010, 06:55:13 PM


You put lights up in your garage?? ;D

Yeah doesn't every one have lights in the their garage?  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on November 28, 2010, 03:20:50 PM
Jambo teaser? Where were you!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on November 28, 2010, 04:44:09 PM
Installed some M25 Blinder Laser Jammers over the last week into the truck. 2nd hand units that came of the Nogo RS4 prior to it going to Welly.
Good timing, as we got targeted on the approach to the Northern toll road tunnel yesterday. Saved my bacon!
A truck of this size really needs 4 heads, but 2 is better than nothing.

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Had to make up some custom brackets.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on November 28, 2010, 05:56:20 PM
Quote from: coons on November 28, 2010, 03:20:50 PM
Jambo teaser? Where were you!
s

Playing GT5 till 4am, went 2 bed and didn't hear alarm :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on November 28, 2010, 06:10:59 PM
Well, you may as well show us now!! :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on November 28, 2010, 07:58:40 PM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 28, 2010, 10:08:58 PM
Quote from: iskr33m on November 28, 2010, 10:07:00 PM
That sucks.

Or is it scene?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on November 29, 2010, 08:12:28 AM
My cars not even lowered yet. I dont mind. Tyres are cheap, style is not. Screwed them in 3 block yesterday morning, 3 people in the car and it looked like it was on fire. Better roll the guards tonight.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on November 29, 2010, 08:41:48 AM
Ouch! Tyres not that cheap!
I think the car looks really good even at that height.
Just get the gaurds hammered back and turn the tyres around and sweet!
I can't belive you didnt hammer them while the tyre guys had the wheels off, its so easy.
Its a really cool little car Hans I think going silly low would ruin its look to be honest.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on November 29, 2010, 08:57:52 AM
Quote from: BB on November 29, 2010, 08:41:48 AM
Ouch! Tyres not that cheap!
I think the car looks really good even at that height.
Just get the gaurds hammered back and turn the tyres around and sweet!
I can't belive you didnt hammer them while the tyre guys had the wheels off, its so easy.
Its a really cool little car Hans I think going silly low would ruin its look to be honest.
It looks silly at that height, doing the guards tonight. I put the wheels on my self on sat night.

Oh well, its going low..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 29, 2010, 09:46:53 AM
Quote from: iskr33m on November 29, 2010, 09:39:28 AM
Yeah I rolled my guards and now it's fine. I only had this problem at the front tho ??? even though the whole car is lowered. The front seems a bit lower though, which I have seen on most golfs like mine(mk2). Does anyone know why is that?

new strut top hats?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on November 29, 2010, 08:46:13 PM
Got the front coils in now. Now the painstaking task of adjusting them!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on November 30, 2010, 07:34:55 PM
got told by the boss that as practice for my apprenticeship hes gonna pay for materials for me to panel beat my car! sweet
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on November 30, 2010, 07:49:50 PM
Quote from: gtimanik on November 30, 2010, 07:34:55 PM
got told by the boss that as practice for my apprenticeship hes gonna pay for materials for me to panel beat my car! sweet

Good Boss! Have fun mate!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on November 30, 2010, 07:52:51 PM
will take as many photos along the way.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on November 30, 2010, 07:53:32 PM
Got a side on shot Aidan? Any idea on the drop?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on November 30, 2010, 08:56:22 PM
Quote from: coons on November 30, 2010, 07:53:32 PM
Got a side on shot Aidan? Any idea on the drop?


Not yet, nah. No idea on how to measure the drop from factory, but too much would be the simple answer. In that pic the car was pretty much immobile, as the tyres were on the guards.

Fought to get the jack under tonight and won, raised the ride a little, which promptly settled and we're back at square one!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on November 30, 2010, 09:31:37 PM
Last Saturday - Washed, waxed and buffed the vRS then drove it as a wedding car... In tandem with a fantastic '65 Mustang driven by a fantastic '65 Blondie ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: fluz8r on December 01, 2010, 11:05:40 PM
3 New tires, adjusted fog lamp aim. WOF.

will reward with oil/filter changes and bath in weekend.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on December 02, 2010, 07:08:39 AM
 ;D

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Thomas on December 02, 2010, 09:43:20 PM
Stood around with Omar and looked at what might someday happen to it over a beer  :D

Then he took me for a spin in the vr6 highline, which has to undoubtedly be the best vr6 in the country when it comes to the overall package. That car has so much go, noise, ride quality etc etc, still buzzing! Cheers Dude! Had a drive in the mk2 which for a daily is such a nice car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on December 02, 2010, 09:47:24 PM
Quote from: Thomas on December 02, 2010, 09:43:20 PM
Then he took me for a spin in the vr6 highline, which has to undoubtedly be the best vr6 in the country when it comes to the overall package. That car has so much go, noise, ride quality etc etc, still buzzing!

Don't forget your first VR6 ride in Wanganui ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Thomas on December 02, 2010, 09:54:10 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on December 02, 2010, 09:47:24 PM
Don't forget your first VR6 ride in Wanganui ;D

Haven't, but trust me that just topped that. Think i decided tonight that the next car i own has to be a vr6.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on December 02, 2010, 11:06:07 PM
missed the mk3 being in the garage, but then drove the new BMW again  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on December 03, 2010, 11:40:59 AM
Quote from: Thomas on December 02, 2010, 09:43:20 PM
Stood around with Omar and looked at what might someday happen to it over a beer  :D

Then he took me for a spin in the vr6 highline, which has to undoubtedly be the best vr6 in the country when it comes to the overall package. That car has so much go, noise, ride quality etc etc, still buzzing! Cheers Dude! Had a drive in the mk2 which for a daily is such a nice car.

Pleasure brother man!  I canny even remember the last time I took the Highline out! Oh yeah, to get a WOF, that was it  ;D  Awesome how you are just down the road from me  ;) Your mk2 ABF proj will be sweet as and doing all that yourself at such a young age man, Gold.  8). 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on December 03, 2010, 05:22:05 PM
Sold it
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on December 03, 2010, 05:33:49 PM
Quote from: xring on December 03, 2010, 05:22:05 PM
Sold it

???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 03, 2010, 05:56:57 PM
Quote from: xring on December 03, 2010, 05:22:05 PM
Sold it

Bugger! How did you find a buyer? You didnt put it on TM did you?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on December 03, 2010, 06:56:26 PM
Ordered a OEM roof spoiler for the truck.

Like this:
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Std is just soooo small.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 95 Vento CLi on December 03, 2010, 07:17:11 PM
FINALLY got my plastic trim stuck down properly will be all ready and ratty for the sunday raglan drive :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on December 03, 2010, 07:29:28 PM
Re R32.

About a month ago a previous owner of the car tracked me down and asked if I would consider selling it back to him. My first reaction was a very definite NO. However, then I thought about it. I bought the car when I had had a particularly bad 18 months ....... broken relationship...... made redundant (including losing the company car) ....... lost my house (unable to pay mortgage due to redundancy) etc.

The R32 lifted my spirits. However I had to get a reasonable amount of finance to do it. So I emailed the person and said to make an offer and I would consider it. He offered me the same as what I had paid for it. After due consideration I decided that if he came up with the money, he could have it and I would lesson my debt considerably by buying something cheaper.

This morning I banked the money, and he drove back to Auckland in the R32. Hence I am now back to driving the Barina until I can find a replacement. I have $12 - $13k in cash to spend.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on December 03, 2010, 07:59:57 PM
back to a v64m?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on December 03, 2010, 08:04:32 PM
Put some stickers on the Passat..

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi10.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa132%2Fkiwihigh1%2F2010-12-03193829.jpg&hash=605621be7dbd9c055cdbe46c34200c40bad4b7f9)
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And installed the ITB'son the MK2 just need conect a few bits up and might start  :P

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi10.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa132%2Fkiwihigh1%2F2010-12-03193722.jpg&hash=2eab07ba82c46d4e73cf5b4c976d295b7438b89d)

Tomorrow might be a pic of the new springs in the Passat  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on December 03, 2010, 08:30:45 PM
Ideally a Golf V6 4Motion. I like the Golf and I like the V6. Just have to wait for a suitable one to come along.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on December 04, 2010, 12:12:22 AM
Quote from: xring on December 03, 2010, 08:30:45 PM
Ideally a Golf V6 4Motion. I like the Golf and I like the V6. Just have to wait for a suitable one to come along.

If this was a litter cheaper it'd be ideal ;)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Volkswagen/auction-335210254.htm
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on December 04, 2010, 09:03:51 AM
Yes, that looks very nice indeed ...... but for two things. I really like the practicality of hatchbacks and, at the risk of starting a whole rehash of the NZ new/Jap Import debate, I definitely prefer NZ New.

Having said all that, it is a very nice looking car. Wonder if the Barina would like a drive to Auckland.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on December 05, 2010, 07:12:46 PM
Bought one
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: spooln on December 05, 2010, 08:45:22 PM
Took maddie for a good thrash. Such a great car
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: fluz8r on December 05, 2010, 10:02:18 PM
My first oil change.

Needed it badly. Sounds and feels much sweeter now...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on December 06, 2010, 10:28:03 AM
MK3 FULLY CERTIFIED  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 06, 2010, 10:30:59 AM
Opened the door into the side of a trolley park and chipped the paint on the edge - doh!
Baby was screaming in the back and I wasn't looking what I was doing.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on December 06, 2010, 10:54:36 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on December 06, 2010, 10:30:59 AM
Opened the door into the side of a trolley park and chipped the paint on the edge - doh!
Baby was screaming in the back and I wasn't looking what I was doing.

it's called baby brains.. due to lack of sleep
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on December 06, 2010, 12:25:52 PM
Quote from: spooln on December 05, 2010, 08:45:22 PM
Took maddie for a good thrash. Such a great car
:D i laugh every time u mention that name.... name of my gf
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 06, 2010, 01:53:12 PM
Quote from: spooln on December 05, 2010, 08:45:22 PM
Took maddie for a good thrash. Such a great car

I regret not buying it off Dad when he had it for sale :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on December 06, 2010, 03:23:31 PM
^ I regret buying it off your dad, it got me into VWs and now I've had/have heaps of them.  :D ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 06, 2010, 07:38:26 PM
Quote from: Filx on December 06, 2010, 03:23:31 PM
^ I regret buying it off your dad, it got me into VWs and now I've had/have heaps of them.  :D ;D

Bahaha!

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on December 06, 2010, 08:38:52 PM
Yesterday I went for a little drive in the fizz-bucket (Barina). Rotorua - Auckland - Rotorua. 450km, resulting in a very sunburnt right arm and a numb bum. Car went well, but not really a comfortable long distance cruiser.

At Takanini I had a look at, and test drove a very nice Audi S3 www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Audi/S3/auction-337477361.htm (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Audi/S3/auction-337477361.htm) Very nice car and very well looked after by a young woman who is a bit of an enthusiast. I had been really interested in getting an S3 to replace my R32, but I was quite disappointed. Carried on to Mt. Wellington to look at an Audi A4 1.8T. The guy wasn't home, even though I got there when I said I would. Tried phoning on the mobile number he had given me, and got a message to say that this number is not authorised to receive phone calls. So sent a text instead ..... still haven't heard back.

Then on to Panmure to a Jap import 'specialist'......... and bought a car.

2003 VW Bora V6 4Motion that has done 63,000 k's. Original asking price was $18,995. On special for $16,995. Took it for a reasonable test drive. Had a miss under load at low revs ..... possibly coil pack. Back at the yard they wanted me to sign up. Said I wasn't paying that for it. Told them $16k max. They coughed and spluttered and hauled in the sales manager. It is now signed up ....... for $16k. Included in that they are sorting the miss, fitting an expander to the stereo, fitting an alarm and I get a 3 year mechanical warranty.

The car has leather Recaros (electric) with seat heaters, electric sunroof, 6 CD stacker, Xenons etc. It also has 18" OZ alloys (a bit kerbed, but not too bad) with 235/45 Michelin Pilot Sport tyres. Car has also been fitted with a Neuspeed cold air intake, Neuspeed turret brace, Koni adjustable shocks and a few other bits and pieces.

So this coming Saturday I will be heading up to Aucklnad to pick it up.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Period_Correct_ on December 06, 2010, 08:44:35 PM
Quote from: spooln on December 05, 2010, 08:45:22 PM
Took maddie for a good thrash. Such a great car

spotted ya on highbrook drive... i love that corner as you get off the mway.... hehe
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on December 06, 2010, 11:06:42 PM
Quote from: ballin on December 06, 2010, 10:28:03 AM
MK3 FULLY CERTIFIED  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Great news mate, it looks & sounds awesome
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 07, 2010, 07:07:39 AM
Quote from: xring on December 06, 2010, 08:38:52 PM
Yesterday I went for a little drive in the fizz-bucket (Barina). Rotorua - Auckland - Rotorua. 450km, resulting in a very sunburnt right arm and a numb bum. Car went well, but not really a comfortable long distance cruiser.

At Takanini I had a look at, and test drove a very nice Audi S3 www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Audi/S3/auction-337477361.htm (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Audi/S3/auction-337477361.htm) Very nice car and very well looked after by a young woman who is a bit of an enthusiast. I had been really interested in getting an S3 to replace my R32, but I was quite disappointed. Carried on to Mt. Wellington to look at an Audi A4 1.8T. The guy wasn't home, even though I got there when I said I would. Tried phoning on the mobile number he had given me, and got a message to say that this number is not authorised to receive phone calls. So sent a text instead ..... still haven't heard back.

Then on to Panmure to a Jap import 'specialist'......... and bought a car.

2003 VW Bora V6 4Motion that has done 63,000 k's. Original asking price was $18,995. On special for $16,995. Took it for a reasonable test drive. Had a miss under load at low revs ..... possibly coil pack. Back at the yard they wanted me to sign up. Said I wasn't paying that for it. Told them $16k max. They coughed and spluttered and hauled in the sales manager. It is now signed up ....... for $16k. Included in that they are sorting the miss, fitting an expander to the stereo, fitting an alarm and I get a 3 year mechanical warranty.

The car has leather Recaros (electric) with seat heaters, electric sunroof, 6 CD stacker, Xenons etc. It also has 18" OZ alloys (a bit kerbed, but not too bad) with 235/45 Michelin Pilot Sport tyres. Car has also been fitted with a Neuspeed cold air intake, Neuspeed turret brace, Koni adjustable shocks and a few other bits and pieces.

So this coming Saturday I will be heading up to Aucklnad to pick it up.

Well done. Nice Xmas present for yourself.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on December 07, 2010, 08:26:22 AM
Awesome car xring, just as I suggested for you... good buying 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 07, 2010, 08:49:52 AM
Agreed - very nice indeed!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on December 07, 2010, 09:39:46 AM
so, almost a R32 with a boot and extra doors then?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on December 08, 2010, 07:39:18 AM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on December 06, 2010, 11:06:42 PM
Great news mate, it looks & sounds awesome

still a few more bits to finalise.... but getting there knowing its all legal and sorted is a big weight i was worried for a home job it might cost $$$ to get on the road but it turns out it isnt that hard!!

Would not have been possible without B, Props Bro  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on December 08, 2010, 10:16:48 AM
Quote from: NasTnaS on December 06, 2010, 08:44:35 PM
spotted ya on highbrook drive... i love that corner as you get off the mway.... hehe
yeah man 50km/h my ass :p when there's no one around I practice my racing lines hehe.
I spot u a few times on Chapel Rd
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on December 08, 2010, 10:22:08 AM
congrats Ballin getting cert and Xring on the new wheels ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on December 08, 2010, 09:44:51 PM
Not my car, but just enabled window roll up/down control via key fob on noj's Passat... sweeeeet.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on December 08, 2010, 09:58:56 PM
Quote from: Fizz on December 08, 2010, 10:22:08 AM
congrats Ballin getting cert and Xring on the new wheels ;)

Chur
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on December 08, 2010, 10:11:46 PM
When are we bbmx see what you've been upto fizz? You gave us a teaser...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on December 09, 2010, 07:41:59 AM
paint work is done, waiting on final bits to be ordered and fitted b4 revealing. She's looking a bit incomplete at the mo :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on December 09, 2010, 06:03:41 PM
Today I used my VAG to drive to Pukekohe to my next fix... Feeding the horrible addiction.....
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi725.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww260%2FTbagnz%2FDSC00612.jpg&hash=675839733fd57200557528409618cf9d072e956d)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on December 09, 2010, 06:05:21 PM
I have sheets, towels and blankets all over the place when I have to carry wheels... or just borrow someone elses car ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on December 09, 2010, 06:08:17 PM
Yah I used blankets - protect that crap! :police:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on December 09, 2010, 06:10:05 PM
17's?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on December 09, 2010, 06:10:47 PM
17s... Flat backs so can be drilled to 5x100 (or 5x112, or 5x120) oooooh baby!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on December 09, 2010, 06:12:31 PM
You are an RS whore Tristan.

Not my car again, but dropped off noj's Passat to the exhaust shop today. Drove it home with a bigger smile on my dial. 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 09, 2010, 06:34:38 PM
Drove around abit, then flattened the battery in a car park (was listening to music while parked) :-[. Just as I turned it on (and it didn't start), a good friend of mine walked by and let me borrow her car to jump start it ;D. What luck huh?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on December 09, 2010, 06:39:46 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on December 09, 2010, 06:10:47 PM
17s... Flat backs so can be drilled to 5x100 (or 5x112, or 5x120) oooooh baby!

could they be drilled to 5x130?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on December 09, 2010, 06:41:12 PM
I'll check tonight, have you got a porsche you want to bone out on RS?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on December 09, 2010, 06:46:49 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on December 09, 2010, 06:41:12 PM
I'll check tonight, have you got a porsche you want to bone out on RS?

;) ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on December 09, 2010, 10:31:28 PM
Seriously man. Where do you find this stuff? Can I commission you to find some 16 inch RS wheels which are redrillable to 5x100??  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on December 10, 2010, 08:42:46 AM
Quote from: Number21 on December 09, 2010, 10:31:28 PM
Seriously man. Where do you find this stuff? Can I commission you to find some 16 inch RS wheels which are redrillable to 5x100??  :D

Haha tapping into the resources baby! Sure thing, i'll message you my bank account and then i'll tell you to contact Head Whore Filx. Little birdie tells me he may just have a set tucked away  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on December 11, 2010, 04:15:39 PM
Made engine mount and 2 starter motor bolts today, Noel would be proud. Cost only $7 also.

Looks like i dont need to modify the engine mounts on the abf, all holes line up!

Parked the mk2 outside under a cover today  :( - Need to find a shed to use in auckland so i can finish it off.


Now off to give bertie some loving
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on December 13, 2010, 07:13:45 AM
Installed some high end stereo components into the car

Sounds awesome

Ran some audio "testing" cd's  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on December 13, 2010, 09:36:44 AM
Nice!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 13, 2010, 10:01:40 AM
Quote from: ballin on December 13, 2010, 07:13:45 AM
Installed some high end stereo components into the car

Sounds awesome

Ran some audio "testing" cd's  :o

What brands Chris?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on December 13, 2010, 10:20:27 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on December 13, 2010, 10:01:40 AM
What brands Chris?


clifford designs and pioneer wood cones

mids and tweeters & 4 crossovers

the cd i used for testing was my BOSE life system cd which is actually quite a good cd!  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BCH on December 13, 2010, 10:41:55 AM
curbed back left wheel.....popped the tyre.......bought 2 new ones  :'(
merry christmas
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on December 13, 2010, 10:50:24 AM
13/12/2010



Fresh Wof for Corrado today.


Booked for service e.g lube, bushes and fitment of G60 brakes for 2nd week of Jan.

Ray
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on December 13, 2010, 11:30:22 AM
Quote from: Number21 on December 09, 2010, 10:31:28 PM
Seriously man. Where do you find this stuff? Can I commission you to find some 16 inch RS wheels which are redrillable to 5x100??  :D

Yep I've got some BBS RS 16"s you can redrill (flat backs). They have the smaller 67mm CB as well so will be suitable for 5x100 redrill. PM me if you're interested.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 13, 2010, 11:32:48 AM
Just paid $46 for a colour match spray can. Oh well, thats euro haha.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: mc350 on December 13, 2010, 11:59:24 AM
Put in a new clutch.  Dealer reckons they use the diesel clutch?  So thats what I did.  Seems to be fine. 
No           car has not got noisy or shake at idle or even smell bad!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on December 13, 2010, 02:33:23 PM
Quote from: BCH on December 13, 2010, 10:41:55 AM
curbed back left wheel.....popped the tyre.......bought 2 new ones  :'(
merry christmas

Did this happen at speed?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BCH on December 13, 2010, 03:15:59 PM
Quote from: KARTS on December 13, 2010, 02:33:23 PM
Did this happen at speed?

Nah not at speed, I was pulling out of a BMW workshop on Great North Road, amongst traffic and pedestrians.  Decided to cut the drive and hop off the curb but it turned out that the edge of the curb had collapsed giving my wheel a nice solid concrete slab to smack.  Oh well, it was a crap tyre anyway, sadly gave the lip a big ding tho.
What a drongo :-[
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on December 13, 2010, 08:36:49 PM
Arranged some wheels from a good chap up North, ordering R888's tomorrow.  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on December 14, 2010, 05:10:45 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash2%2Fhs213.ash2%2F47665_172988762722794_140441872644150_427385_335622_n.jpg&hash=4627a2d3ee1c4073bf027805aa425eb8ec79be1d)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on December 14, 2010, 05:05:52 PM
You adapted some invisible wheels to your wall?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on December 14, 2010, 06:30:01 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on December 14, 2010, 05:05:52 PM
You adapted some invisible wheels to your wall?

love it  :D 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 15, 2010, 01:56:14 PM
Found the weird rattle underneath - the resonator on my (cheap) decat downpipe has broken inside and the contents are rattling.
Bugger.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on December 15, 2010, 02:37:36 PM
saw 30 degrees on the outside temp readout in the Wairau Valley, so humid last night that there was condensation on the outside of the windscreen where the A/C was blowing
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: elliott2705 on December 15, 2010, 05:07:59 PM
The girlfriend was kind enough to buy me a wax and polish as a little present so had that done, came up very well IMO, but shows all the stone chips and car park dents from idiots at work.
Very happy to see the paint come up like that though

I polished the faded headlights too :)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi877.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab335%2Felliott2705%2FIMAG0033.jpg&hash=a2ac50d0f2640895745dde8172c24076b64bb200)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi877.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab335%2Felliott2705%2FIMAG0031.jpg&hash=ea7782264f6daddd4ed1a671264267523171cf07)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi877.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab335%2Felliott2705%2FIMAG0030-1.jpg&hash=a91fe7ebf59d3029d87fc319be7b6a6994ddfb92)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi877.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab335%2Felliott2705%2FIMAG0032-1.jpg&hash=5be79f19d6f8fe5c32894e75287f06d39296c0fb)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on December 16, 2010, 11:44:17 AM
discovered that the brake lights are u/s, according to vortex a common MK4 fault, dud brake light switch is a relatively easy fix so I'll be driving the Polo until I can find time to sort it out
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on December 16, 2010, 01:48:34 PM
Bought these of nz perfomance tuning. Cheers guys 8) 15mm spacer to get 33 offset, just need to enlarge centre bore and refurbish rims before I take the final plunge and paint!

Step one of project superturismos ;)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi53.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg75%2FAshvw%2Fbce06dac.jpg&hash=9190e3c820b31cb5fe12404bfbe5a2d744d42ed2)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on December 16, 2010, 02:07:23 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on December 16, 2010, 01:48:34 PM
Bought these of nz perfomance. Cheers guys 8) 15mm spacer to get 33 offset, just need to enlarge centre bore and refurbish rims before I take the final plunge and paint!


NZ Performance or NZ performance Tuning?

Would like to look at some for the MK2.


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on December 16, 2010, 03:06:48 PM
Fixed ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on December 16, 2010, 03:50:47 PM
Sweet cheers.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on December 16, 2010, 04:03:01 PM
replaced the brakelight switch, being at the "chunkier" end of things, I envy skinny streaks like Jem when it come to lying upside down in the driver's footwell holding the brake pedal down while putting the switch in place and holding a light as well, while trying to get both arms up and under the dash - being mildly ambidextrous was a great help

fortunately I had an LED bike light like this: (https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.evanscycles.com%2Fproduct_image%2Fimage%2Fd92%2F1d7%2F459%2F51796%2Fproduct_page%2Fcateye-uno-front-light.jpg&hash=065c244db9c98bab2b402684cd860212d3b2a3d0)
which I wore as a ring on one of my fingers, worked a treat

so now the brake lights work again and I know where the fuses and relays are
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 20, 2010, 01:27:06 PM
Got the rattly resonator in my decat downpipe replaced with a straight through pipe. And the sorted out my wonky tailpipe, yay!
Sorry Hans- you'll have to hang onto that decat Milltek.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on December 20, 2010, 01:57:31 PM
Replaced brake pedal switch, and learnt how to get lateral accelerator switch out (S3). Had to order part so hopefully that will fix fault with traction control. Worse case scenario it's the abs :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 20, 2010, 03:25:21 PM
This:
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:'(

Now I need to fix that and buy a new grill. If anyone has a quad light grill they want to sell, let me know.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on December 20, 2010, 03:31:15 PM
claim on your insurance.........oh no wait they would probably right it off for that
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 20, 2010, 06:09:01 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5241%2F5275896019_d5922f3644_b.jpg&hash=2cf96573c0bb96c623175cea99f609fcd975b5e4)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5084%2F5276505214_161e1514f2_b.jpg&hash=c33c3616b939582623f2b8e74806610e2a2c812e)

Temporary technical fix:
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 20, 2010, 07:37:30 PM
Quote from: ballin on December 20, 2010, 03:31:15 PM
claim on your insurance.........oh no wait they would probably right it off for that

Yeah I called them, but apparently it was my fault. So I didn't put the claim through. I'm now waiting to hear from the other guy, then I will be disputing it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on December 21, 2010, 12:37:52 PM
What happened? You hit them or they hit you?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 21, 2010, 01:05:08 PM
Quote from: Number21 on December 21, 2010, 12:37:52 PM
What happened? You hit them or they hit you?

I was at roundabout going right. He was going from my right to the exit on my left and as I took off he slamed on the brakes (his rear bumper was just in front of me.) He was basically at the exit, but blocking the road in front of me and I hit him in the bumper. Wasn't really serious, more of a scrape than anything else. Apparently someone ran across the road in front of him, so he stopped. I didn't have enough time to stop and had no where to go to avoid him. Now I'm not too sure what to do to be honest. Kind of a wierd situation and I'm not sure who was at fault really (I suppose I will be blamed for it as 'I was behind'). And the excess on my insurance is $1300, so I'm kinda stuffed if they blame me. I also need to get those clips that hold the headlight in place as they broke, anyone know where I can get those?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on December 21, 2010, 01:11:17 PM
Quote from: iskr33m on December 21, 2010, 01:05:08 PM
I was at roundabout going right. He was going from my right to the exit on my left and as I took off he slamed on the brakes (his rear bumper was just in front of me.) He was basically at the exit, but blocking the road in front of me and I hit him in the bumper. Wasn't really serious, more of a scrape than anything else. Apparently someone ran across the road in front of him, so he stopped. I didn't have enough time to stop and had no where to go to avoid him. Now I'm not too sure what to do to be honest. Kind of a wierd situation and I'm not sure who was at fault really (I suppose I will be blamed for it as 'I was behind'). And the excess on my insurance is $1300, so I'm kinda stuffed if they blame me. I also need to get those clips that hold the headlight in place as they broke, anyone know where I can get those?

Sounds like you were at fault. Giving way means waiting for the car to pass, not anticipating when it will pass. My car was hit in a similar situation once - a car turned out from a driveway in front of us and a courier driver pulled into the side of us, not anticipating us to slow down so quickly. But you failed to give way, regardless of the circumstance, I mean he couldn't exactly hit the pedestrian could he? So I'd say you're going to have to cough up. Sorry  :-\

I'm not sure if you can buy those clip separately - you mean the adjusters? One of mine broke on the mk2 and I made one up - make headlight adjustment a pain but holds it in place.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 21, 2010, 01:23:19 PM
Received my shiny top mounts

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5087%2F5278980504_affbe9a9e8_z.jpg&hash=0f1b3d78b8a3ee194d6a885bc6a6f3f3084b6de7)
http://www.compbrake.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=512

Just need the shocks now - should arrive eventually eh Hans!??! :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 21, 2010, 03:25:34 PM
Quote from: deedub on December 21, 2010, 01:11:17 PM
Sounds like you were at fault. Giving way means waiting for the car to pass, not anticipating when it will pass. My car was hit in a similar situation once - a car turned out from a driveway in front of us and a courier driver pulled into the side of us, not anticipating us to slow down so quickly. But you failed to give way, regardless of the circumstance, I mean he couldn't exactly hit the pedestrian could he? So I'd say you're going to have to cough up. Sorry  :-\

I'm not sure if you can buy those clip separately - you mean the adjusters? One of mine broke on the mk2 and I made one up - make headlight adjustment a pain but holds it in place.

Yeah I think your right, and I am expecting to be blamed for it :(. The thing is that the person didn't actually run onto the street, just looked like they were going to. But anyway, it's a very odd situation.

I did mean the adjusters for the headlights. It's the little white piece that sits between the screw head the mounting frame (if that's what it's called.) How did you make it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on December 21, 2010, 09:33:52 PM
Swapped it for a 2004 V6 4motion Passat... until tomorrow night.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on December 22, 2010, 12:26:38 PM
Toying with different front end looks - stock VR6 lip fitted


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on December 22, 2010, 03:01:25 PM
sam I don't think it matters 2 much wat u do with the Golf's front valance it still looks fierce  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on December 22, 2010, 03:49:33 PM
Quote from: coons on December 22, 2010, 12:26:38 PM
Toying with different front end looks - stock VR6 lip fitted


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i would love to see it with my black porsche twists
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on December 22, 2010, 04:36:03 PM
Quote from: coons on December 22, 2010, 12:26:38 PM
Toying with different front end looks - stock VR6 lip fitted

Both look great IMHO - VR6 lip might be easier to replace once you get that front ride height dialled in though.

Vento got a fresh alignment today - dialed a fraction more negative camber into it (1.5 deg). Hopefully that and the new rear sway bar will assist to keep the front tyre a bit flatter through the corners.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on December 22, 2010, 11:00:34 PM
Quote from: coons on December 22, 2010, 12:26:38 PM
Toying with different front end looks - stock VR6 lip fitted

Looks pretty sinister without a plate on there... enjoy washing your wheels? ;) :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on December 22, 2010, 11:01:43 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on December 21, 2010, 09:33:52 PM
Swapped it for a 2004 V6 4motion Passat... until tomorrow night.

Swapped back today, and like every other time was reminded that I like mine a lot 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: elliott2705 on December 23, 2010, 12:26:40 AM
Fixed broken contacts in the door lock on my bora and a friends golf, got the last one down to 40 minutes :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Albacol on December 23, 2010, 12:23:36 PM
Full wash, dry, clay bar, machine polish and wax. Then fully defiled with my surf ski and bike racks ready for a road trip  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 23, 2010, 03:03:04 PM
Cleaned it all up. Now it's making a grinding like noise when I turn the wheel. Anyone know what that it? The power steering fluid is low, could that be causing it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 23, 2010, 03:04:28 PM
Got the intercooler pipe from the turbo shortened so it doesn't hit the strut brace any more.

Also bought the Mrs a Mazda!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on December 23, 2010, 03:57:41 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on December 23, 2010, 03:04:28 PM
Also bought the Mrs a Mazda!!

why'd you do that man?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 23, 2010, 04:00:53 PM
I was cheap - and she likes Mazdas!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Trofeo on December 23, 2010, 04:04:21 PM
Quote from: iskr33m on December 23, 2010, 03:03:04 PM
Cleaned it all up. Now it's making a grinding like noise when I turn the wheel. Anyone know what that it? The power steering fluid is low, could that be causing it?
yup more than likely
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on December 23, 2010, 05:50:14 PM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on December 23, 2010, 06:07:58 PM
Quote from: Albacol on December 23, 2010, 12:23:36 PM
Full wash, dry, clay bar, machine polish and wax. Then fully defiled with my surf ski and bike racks ready for a road trip  ;D

Stunning!!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on December 23, 2010, 06:09:00 PM
Yeah!  That's looking 100x better!
We should satin white the body with black gloss wheels!  >:D
Black roof!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on December 23, 2010, 06:17:19 PM
Quote from: GTI's on December 23, 2010, 06:09:00 PM
Yeah!  That's looking 100x better!
We should satin white the body with black gloss wheels!  >:D
Black roof!

Who? Me?

Im going satan black and satan gold on the wheels in jan. Dont think i can run 2" lips without HUGE camber :-[
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on December 23, 2010, 06:45:28 PM
turn that frown upside down  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on December 23, 2010, 06:52:10 PM
Quote from: Albacol on December 23, 2010, 12:23:36 PM
Full wash, dry, clay bar, machine polish and wax. Then fully defiled with my surf ski and bike racks ready for a road trip  ;D
Ha ha "surf ski"  how old school!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on December 23, 2010, 08:04:26 PM
Epic fail with the mk3 last night and took mt speedlines to brugar today decided they are going to be lumo green or orange when the come back
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on December 23, 2010, 09:15:01 PM
Quote from: ballin on December 23, 2010, 08:04:26 PM
Epic fail with the mk3 last night
Care to elaborate?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on December 23, 2010, 09:58:23 PM
QuoteIt went bang

and i blew a few fuses  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on December 23, 2010, 10:30:28 PM
Oh crap :o :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on December 24, 2010, 03:04:31 AM
Bugger :-[
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on December 24, 2010, 08:08:42 AM
Quote from: ballin on December 23, 2010, 09:58:23 PM
and i blew a few fuses  ;)

;D :D ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on December 24, 2010, 09:40:39 AM
Today I paid for a motor for my rusty little scirocco! Hmmmm......
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on December 24, 2010, 09:50:31 AM
Quote from: VeeDub on December 24, 2010, 09:40:39 AM
Today I paid for a motor for my rusty little scirocco! Hmmmm......

Good to hear it's still being thought about! What did you get?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on December 24, 2010, 09:45:29 AM
lets put the engine in the rat so it doesn't seize up while the roccos of the road
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on December 24, 2010, 09:47:08 AM
Quote from: deedub on December 24, 2010, 09:50:31 AM
Good to hear it's still being thought about! What did you get?

It won't start until march/april but it's def being thought about! I have to walk past it every day and each day is so hard looking at it!!! What motor did I get? Hmmmm.......... nothing fancy  :laugh:
Quote from: JDVW on December 24, 2010, 09:45:29 AM
lets put the engine in the rat so it doesn't seize up while the roccos of the road
Haha yeah alright trevor.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 24, 2010, 10:38:11 AM
Quote from: VeeDub on December 24, 2010, 09:47:08 AM
It won't start until march/april but it's def being thought about! I have to walk past it every day and each day is so hard looking at it!!! What motor did I get? Hmmmm.......... nothing fancy  :laugh:Haha yeah alright trevor.


Im guessing an ABF?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on December 24, 2010, 10:37:24 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on December 24, 2010, 10:38:11 AM
Im guessing an ABF?

KR? ABF? 1.8T? VR6? W8?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on December 24, 2010, 11:14:39 AM
B18C?  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on December 24, 2010, 11:46:02 AM
5 pot would be sick!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on December 24, 2010, 12:55:12 PM
24V VR6 ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on December 24, 2010, 03:51:41 PM
1.8t BAM
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on December 25, 2010, 09:31:25 PM
saw it for the first time in 3months, orgasimed, started her up first pop and smiled, took her for a drive and cried tears of joy, what a glorious day
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on December 25, 2010, 10:20:39 PM
 :D remember that feeling next time you think about selling it.
ps hope gma's alright.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on December 25, 2010, 10:32:30 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on December 25, 2010, 10:20:39 PM
:D remember that feeling next time you think about selling it.
ps hope gma's alright.

yeah i think im going to invent a shrinkage machine, take it everywhere i go....i wish cold water worked on everything.


Cheers bro
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on December 30, 2010, 03:27:58 PM
took pic of PA,

amazing how easy it is to work on with the front off ...  :)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 31, 2010, 04:11:57 PM
Few little things

Drained my catch can :o

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Got the intercooler pipe shortened the other day so it can't knock on the strut brace any more
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This has bothered me for a while.
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Bit of tape makes it look slightly better!
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Awaiting new injector seats before I fit this:
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 31, 2010, 04:13:10 PM
Finally I finished off the sub install a bit:
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Cut a hole in the trim:
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Then added a grille to protect the sub:
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My usual helper:
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on December 31, 2010, 05:04:26 PM
I can't pick boy dogs from gril dogs, but it looks a bit sleepy to protect the sub, Rob  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on December 31, 2010, 05:27:04 PM
built some moulds for the UR,euroworks beetle and did a mock up of size of radiator shroud

robclubley that new abd racing manifold is a good look....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on December 31, 2010, 07:03:11 PM
did some work on my mk2 jetta gt 16v.
-cleaned exterior
-took interior out water blasted seats and carpet yesterday[amazing results]
-put lorbers on 15x7 w 165/50/15's
-put boot spoiler on
-fitted leather door cards
-added new bee sting 
-refitted interior this avo
pics soon
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on January 01, 2011, 12:00:41 PM
nice doggy :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on January 01, 2011, 09:05:35 PM
pics.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on January 01, 2011, 09:37:00 PM
That looks awesome from the last time i saw it mate 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on January 01, 2011, 09:57:43 PM
temp gauge sorted, wheel nuts tightened  :-X , fuelled up, put most of the interior back in, attached cert plate  :)

took it for a blat

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on January 02, 2011, 11:27:44 PM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on January 03, 2011, 08:44:00 AM
Poor Bertie, you boys and your silly too bigger wheels.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on January 03, 2011, 07:43:36 PM
Quote from: HaNs on January 02, 2011, 11:27:44 PM
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Quality precision instruments used there man! The tools are good too!  :-* ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 03, 2011, 08:28:18 PM
Re-fitted the original rear shocks and springs.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on January 03, 2011, 08:33:28 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on January 03, 2011, 08:28:18 PM
Re-fitted the original rear shocks and springs.

Why?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 03, 2011, 09:53:12 PM
Quote from: ballin on January 03, 2011, 08:33:28 PM
Why?

I still don't have the front coilovers yet, so no cert, and my warrant is due in a couple of weeks.

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Looks a bit stilt-like now, though that was before I gave it chance to re-settle

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on January 03, 2011, 10:51:17 PM
are your w.o.f dudes that skitz?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 03, 2011, 11:29:04 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on January 03, 2011, 10:51:17 PM
are your w.o.f dudes that skitz?

The place I usually use are quite picky - had to move my daytime lights down 2cm last time as they were too close to the headlights!
But they don't care about my tints - which are technically illegal - and they know how to jack the car without bending it, unlike VTNZ and several other places!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 04, 2011, 09:19:57 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on January 03, 2011, 11:29:04 PM
The place I usually use are quite picky - had to move my daytime lights down 2cm last time as they were too close to the headlights!


WTF? Audi have there daytime lights in the headlights! And HSV's daytime lights must be about the same distance away from your headlights?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Holden/HSV/auction-329976125.htm

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 04, 2011, 09:28:49 AM
According to the book - aftermarket diffuse lights must be 25cm from the main headlight. Mine were 23cm below.
So they wouldn't pass it until I disconnected them or moved them.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on January 04, 2011, 09:29:45 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on January 04, 2011, 09:28:49 AM
According to the book - aftermarket diffuse lights must be 25cm from the main headlight. Mine were 23cm below.
So they wouldn't pass it until I disconnected them or moved them.

wow, that kills my idea of using the foglight blanks in the MK4 for daytime running lights
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on January 04, 2011, 07:55:12 PM
washed the fleet, my chamois was pretty knackered, so I blow dried the Golf on the motorway

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on January 05, 2011, 12:06:30 AM
finally got a wof and this week end start panel beating!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on January 05, 2011, 08:59:38 AM
Quote from: ClubMan on January 03, 2011, 07:43:36 PM
Quality precision instruments used there man! The tools are good too!  :-* ;D

I only use the best.

Tried getting 4 females and I in bertie but it wouldn't move and the rear tyres where up in the guards and hitting chassis
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on January 05, 2011, 09:11:36 AM
Quote from: HaNs on January 05, 2011, 08:59:38 AM
Tried getting 4 females and I in bertie but it wouldn't move and the rear tyres where up in the guards and hitting chassis

You need to raise your standards or raise ya car! I suggest the standards!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on January 05, 2011, 11:17:09 AM
That thing in the blue shirt and silver glasses is one badly shaped female Hans :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on January 05, 2011, 11:34:42 AM
Quote from: VeeDub on January 05, 2011, 09:11:36 AM
You need to raise your standards or raise ya car! I suggest the standards!

Haha, sube was on bump stops at R&V  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: pjay on January 05, 2011, 02:39:35 PM
Quote from: HaNs on January 05, 2011, 08:59:38 AM
I only use the best.

Tried getting 4 females and I in bertie but it wouldn't move and the rear tyres where up in the guards and hitting chassis

I'm not a female O_o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on January 05, 2011, 02:51:13 PM
Quote from: pjay on January 05, 2011, 02:39:35 PM
I'm not a female O_o

Chris is..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on January 05, 2011, 11:24:49 PM
decided that im going to sell it...........  ::) :D >:D :-X ??? :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on January 06, 2011, 09:23:46 AM
Spent about 2k on parts ex UK  ::)

Hatched a plan for a weekend toy
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on January 06, 2011, 09:49:44 AM
Quote from: HaNs on January 06, 2011, 09:23:46 AM
Spent about 2k on parts ex UK  ::)

Hatched a plan for a weekend toy

Not another polo? Please no  :D ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 06, 2011, 11:20:32 AM
DeSuperchipped the RS2 today, Yay! Drives so much smoother and safer now :)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on January 06, 2011, 12:42:27 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on January 06, 2011, 11:20:32 AM
DeSuperchipped the RS2 today, Yay! Drives so much smoother and safer now :)



good work did you have a dyno with map? are you going to re dyno it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on January 06, 2011, 12:41:49 PM
Quote from: ballin on January 05, 2011, 11:24:49 PM
decided that im going to sell it...........  ::) :D >:D :-X ??? :o
What?!!!
Are you going to mention its replacement
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on January 06, 2011, 12:47:11 PM
I just spent the end of last week working on the suzuki for 3 days, without a scratch

I just did the rear engine mount on the mk2 and I have a new hole in my forehead, slid back out from under the car and met the extremeback edge of the lower front panel where it attaches to the front bottom edge of the guard

F'ING OOOOUUUUUCH
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on January 06, 2011, 12:52:54 PM
Quote from: ballin on January 06, 2011, 09:49:44 AM
Not another polo? Please no  :D ;)
Coil overs and other parts  ;)



Just did a DSG software upgrade on RS4's (Daves) MK6 GTI, holey crap what a difference.


-shift rpm raised to 7100 rpm
-shift times now 50% faster than factory,
-torque limiter raised to allow for aggressive tuning and a heap more torque
-custom launch control limit raised to 4100, (can be 4700rpm but no way to get off the line)
-left-foot-braking activated,
-manual mode is just that, no kickdown, and no automatically changing up ,

Heaps of other options that we havnt explored yet.
Can raise torque limits to allow for the bigger turbo too!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 06, 2011, 01:29:15 PM
Quote from: ballin on January 06, 2011, 12:42:27 PM
good work did you have a dyno with map? are you going to re dyno it?

No, no dyno map. Im yet to run VAGCOM on it, Ive also got a boost gauge to put on it to make sure its running right (Its not going to stay in the car).

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on January 06, 2011, 01:56:38 PM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on January 06, 2011, 12:41:49 PM
What?!!!
Are you going to mention its replacement

Soon enough mate  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on January 06, 2011, 03:12:05 PM
Quote from: ballin on January 06, 2011, 01:56:38 PM
Soon enough mate  >:D
You tease   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on January 06, 2011, 04:15:14 PM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on January 06, 2011, 12:47:11 PM
I just spent the end of last week working on the suzuki for 3 days, without a scratch

I just did the rear engine mount on the mk2 and I have a new hole in my forehead, slid back out from under the car and met the extremeback edge of the lower front panel where it attaches to the front bottom edge of the guard

F'ING OOOOUUUUUCH

sounds bad mate... stitches? Hozzy?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on January 06, 2011, 04:49:19 PM
Quote from: ballin on January 06, 2011, 04:15:14 PM
sounds bad mate... stitches? Hozzy?
no time for that BS
Dollop of Bepanthen cream and a plaster

Bepanthen is a amazing product first discovered it after getting my tatoo done in NZ. Its actually a baby ointment.
with the tats it heals fromy the inside out so there is no real scabbing it just flakes.
Since then its my wonder cream and I use it on every cut
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on January 06, 2011, 05:42:34 PM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on January 06, 2011, 04:49:19 PM
no time for that BS
Dollop of Bepanthen cream and a plaster

Bepanthen is a amazing product first discovered it after getting my tatoo done in NZ. Its actually a baby ointment.
with the tats it heals fromy the inside out so there is no real scabbing it just flakes.
Since then its my wonder cream and I use it on every cut

That stuff is awesome - my tatt was good in 4 days using that, and as you said it works great on any cut :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on January 06, 2011, 07:12:28 PM
put original interior back in red car and removed old hood lining.
put leather in the jetta,and gave it an oil change and rigged up a breather hose.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: typ53 on January 07, 2011, 01:28:47 PM
Dropped the roof lining to fix a leak - I thought it was going to be the sunroof but turned out to be leaking through the hatch mounting bolts.

Swapped out my big manifold for the narrower one in search of some low down torque and played with the cam timing again.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Simon MkII on January 07, 2011, 03:12:24 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on January 06, 2011, 07:12:28 PM
put original interior back in red car and removed old hood lining.
put leather in the jetta,and gave it an oil change and rigged up a breather hose.

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Is that my old one? Interior still looks mint as.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on January 07, 2011, 03:42:13 PM
yep not bad for over 300,000km  :D water blaster works a treat
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Simon MkII on January 07, 2011, 03:38:57 PM
Can I have it back now?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on January 07, 2011, 04:19:04 PM
Quote from: Simon MkII on January 07, 2011, 03:38:57 PM
Can I have it back now?

HAHA!

if that was your intention simon then you sold it to the wrong guy!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on January 07, 2011, 04:13:47 PM
offers.....?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Simon MkII on January 07, 2011, 05:22:36 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on January 07, 2011, 04:13:47 PM
offers.....?

Thats what I said when I sold it and it went way too cheap :(

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 09, 2011, 03:40:20 PM
I did this pointless thing:

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Next plan - I have some bits on the way to replace and tidy up that bright blue catch can pipework that I've never really liked the look of.
Don't worry I sorted out those kinks in the pipe after taking the pics

Also spent 2 hours doing the Mrs' Mazda with Cut n Shine - looks really shiny now and it got out a few of the surface scratches.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on January 09, 2011, 03:37:52 PM
Never ending Skoda upgrades from Rob! I love it.

I think you should really change all your piping colour to 'black' and make it look stealth. Just my opinion. :-)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on January 09, 2011, 05:21:25 PM
adjusted the rear screenwasher jet so that it now squirts up to the top of the rear screen, the difference in angle between to low and vertical, missing the car entirely is minute!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: jettamaniac on January 09, 2011, 08:18:28 PM
got it out of the garage ( first time this year), dusted it, went for a wee drive, then remembered my wof ran out a couple days ago, so back into the garage until tomorrow
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 09, 2011, 10:13:17 PM
Vacuumed both cars out, there was a ton of beach sand in em ::)
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on January 10, 2011, 08:55:06 AM
Quote from: Simon MkII on January 07, 2011, 03:38:57 PM
Can I have it back now?

Simon man, you need to get yourself back into a mk2!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on January 10, 2011, 09:10:47 AM
and i am seriously considering selling your old car to concentrate my funds and time into jetta and track car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on January 10, 2011, 04:51:36 PM
took the head off the jetta as it was noisy up top.there's always one exhaust nut that doesn't want to come off,and its usually the hardest to get to! :o had to take off shaft and grind it off  >:D
block looks mint. putting fresh head on with new gaskets/bolts  ;D lol couldn't find torque settings anywhere on the net so i had to call platinum.cheers al 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on January 10, 2011, 05:56:32 PM
Hard working mechanic now choppy, getting the tough jobs done ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on January 10, 2011, 06:28:20 PM
I left mine at home and drove off in a Corolla today :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on January 10, 2011, 06:30:24 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on January 10, 2011, 06:28:20 PM
I left mine at home and drove off in a Corolla today :(

Not thinking of going over to the other side I hope ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on January 10, 2011, 06:34:30 PM
Quote from: brian245 on January 10, 2011, 06:30:24 PM
Not thinking of going over to the other side I hope ::)

Hell no, it's a work car. Drove it from Wanganui to Ohakune (up the Paraparas) and was constantly disappointed.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Lomax on January 10, 2011, 09:52:17 PM
modded my gear knob  :)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Audidude on January 10, 2011, 11:49:52 PM
Gave it a wash, then flew it through a WOF.

What do you call this?
An Audi A4 DTM
But what have you done with it?
Just Polished and waxed then washed it again.
It's going in the Pool Room!

5th birthday coming up and still like new - especially after a frontal respray to deal to the Kiwi road's gravel spray gun!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on January 11, 2011, 12:36:50 PM
Just had my rims arrive from the UK!

2nd hand, excellent condition, OEM RS4 Hard Alloys. 

Exciting!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on January 11, 2011, 12:56:04 PM
patience has paid off. well done!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on January 11, 2011, 12:57:28 PM
Nice!

IMO nothing suits the B5 RS4 better...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on January 11, 2011, 02:18:05 PM
thanks!  they are in the tyre shop now waiting for rubber.  should be a few days (tyres coming down from AKL stock) and then I'll be rolling (literally  :P  )
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 11, 2011, 02:48:13 PM
Quote from: weta.worker on January 11, 2011, 12:36:50 PM
Just had my rims arrive from the UK!

2nd hand, excellent condition, OEM RS4 Hard Alloys. 

Exciting!

Very nice, well done!

What did the cost, and what did freight set you back?

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 11, 2011, 02:48:51 PM
Quote from: weta.worker on January 11, 2011, 12:36:50 PM
Just had my rims arrive from the UK!

2nd hand, excellent condition, OEM RS4 Hard Alloys. 

Exciting!

Very nice!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on January 11, 2011, 03:00:25 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on January 11, 2011, 02:48:13 PM
Very nice, well done!

What did the cost, and what did freight set you back?

550 pounds for rims and c caps
400 pounds for shipping (700 pounds insurance) - turned up in 9 days - fedex
250 nz gst

:)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on January 11, 2011, 03:25:09 PM
Quote from: weta.worker on January 11, 2011, 03:00:25 PM
550 pounds for rims and c caps
400 pounds for shipping (700 pounds insurance) - turned up in 9 days - fedex
250 nz gst

:)

actually, it took 7 days :D - one of which was held in customs and they had the wrong info to contact me so I had to get hold of them.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on January 11, 2011, 08:44:44 PM
took out the driver's door lock and re-soldered the pins, a bit of a mission for the first time, but it went back a lot quicker than it came apart

now the interior lights seem to work properly (is it normal for them to come on when you switch the engine off then go out when you lock the car?)

and hopefully no random locking of the car all by itself!  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 11, 2011, 09:02:33 PM
Quote from: the phantom on January 11, 2011, 08:44:44 PM
took out the driver's door lock and re-soldered the pins, a bit of a mission for the first time, but it went back a lot quicker than it came apart

now the interior lights seem to work properly (is it normal for them to come on when you switch the engine off then go out when you lock the car?)

and hopefully no random locking of the car all by itself!  >:D

Yes that's what mine do.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on January 11, 2011, 09:08:06 PM
Quote from: the phantom on January 11, 2011, 08:44:44 PM
is it normal for them to come on when you switch the engine off then go out when you lock the car?

Yes, they come on when you remove the key.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on January 11, 2011, 09:50:20 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on January 11, 2011, 09:08:06 PM
Yes, they come on when you remove the key.

or open the door with the key in, thanks guys, I really don't know what's normal with a MK4
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on January 12, 2011, 12:18:06 PM
i think the 700 quid is the amount of insurance cover included in the 400 quid shipping cost.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on January 12, 2011, 12:22:22 PM
Hey slowmo, if that's in response to my post ta for that...i removed the post just a minute ago as when I typed it i somehow forced my query into the quote and was going to re-type it or PM weta worker to get more info
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on January 12, 2011, 12:53:11 PM
Quote from: FFS on January 12, 2011, 12:22:22 PM
Hey slowmo, if that's in response to my post ta for that...i removed the post just a minute ago as when I typed it i somehow forced my query into the quote and was going to re-type it or PM weta worker to get more info

no worries.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on January 12, 2011, 12:56:43 PM
for the wheels, do you still need to pay GST for second hand goods? Or where they brand new?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on January 12, 2011, 02:33:33 PM
pushed it out of the garage and got under her and removed the bash plate that secures the fuel pump area. I found the fuel line that had split and scored a replacement piece from Repco for free and fitted it. Fired her up and took it for a drive.....well satisfied for a non mechanics attempt  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on January 12, 2011, 03:53:56 PM
Quote from: slowburn on January 12, 2011, 02:33:33 PM
pushed it out of the garage and got under her and removed the bash plate that secures the fuel pump area. I found the fuel line that had split and scored a replacement piece from Repco for free and fitted it. Fired her up and took it for a drive.....well satisfied for a non mechanics attempt  ;D

Way hey!! well done, no more pushing it out of the garage! Now you're a mechanic, what's next? :laugh: (Don't stop now!)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on January 12, 2011, 04:15:41 PM
Quote from: polo_GTI on January 12, 2011, 12:56:43 PM
for the wheels, do you still need to pay GST for second hand goods? Or where they brand new?

yup, the 700 pounds insurance is what the 400 shipping costs
the wheels were 2nd hand.  I think the GST was calculated on the total cost (shipping and items)
:)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on January 12, 2011, 05:39:57 PM
Quote from: weta.worker on January 12, 2011, 04:15:41 PM
I think the GST was calculated on the total cost (shipping and items)
:)

that is correct
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on January 14, 2011, 02:12:58 PM
Just got my new rims \ tyres fitted.

loving the stock look

:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on January 14, 2011, 02:13:32 PM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on January 14, 2011, 02:14:06 PM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 14, 2011, 02:16:41 PM
Oh yes, very nice!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 14, 2011, 03:15:38 PM
Quote from: weta.worker on January 14, 2011, 02:12:58 PM
Just got my new rims \ tyres fitted.

loving the stock look

:D

They look so much better! Well done.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on January 14, 2011, 04:30:27 PM
 8) perfect.

want to donate your old wheels?  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on January 14, 2011, 05:22:56 PM
Well done, looks better. You have probably improved your resales value too.
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Post by: chis on January 14, 2011, 05:44:40 PM
supreme!  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on January 14, 2011, 06:17:51 PM
figured out the gearbox i put in the jetta has an lsd 8)
both wheels turn the same way when jacked up ,and if you hold one still the other one binds up after about an 10th of a turn.
i'll take the diff head out and put it in the track car
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on January 14, 2011, 06:50:50 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on January 14, 2011, 06:17:51 PM
figured out the gearbox i put in the jetta has an lsd 8)
both wheels turn the same way when jacked up ,and if you hold one still the other one binds up after about an 10th of a turn.
i'll take the diff head out and put it in the track car

Might just be a peloquin shim kit, http://www.brokevw.com/difftest.html
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on January 14, 2011, 06:59:51 PM
yeah thats what i thought ;). maybe an 80% kit,but i'll know when i take it apart.
it was in a 16v i bought that was built by an older german engineer so it could be anything :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on January 14, 2011, 07:52:39 PM
Quote from: beeker on January 14, 2011, 05:22:56 PM
Well done, looks better. You have probably improved your resales value too.

Yeah, when I inquired about trade ins for a newer RS4 they said they'd be happier if it had stock wheels.  Not that this was the reason I hunted down the rims.  But it doesn't hurt.

:)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on January 14, 2011, 07:53:44 PM
Quote from: slowmo on January 14, 2011, 04:30:27 PM
8) perfect.

want to donate your old wheels?  :P

not sure what I'm going to do with the old rims and tyres.  I'd say they are %70 new front and %50 rear.  A guy at work was keen to take a gander as he thinks his S4 needs a change from stock.

who knows..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on January 14, 2011, 08:13:19 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on January 14, 2011, 06:59:51 PM
yeah thats what i thought ;). maybe an 80% kit,but i'll know when i take it apart.
it was in a 16v i bought that was built by an older german engineer so it could be anything :)

You just need to take the flanges off to find out, wouldnt hurt to pull the diff out and replace the rivets with bolts any way
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: le mans on January 14, 2011, 08:51:14 PM
Congrats weta, car looks great and I like the location shots. Nice one!
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Post by: FFS on January 14, 2011, 10:31:39 PM
That, is a huge improvement over the old rims.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on January 15, 2011, 07:27:56 AM
The wife couldn't resist tickling them on all the kerbs could she.......

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on January 15, 2011, 08:25:52 AM
Quote from: ballin on January 15, 2011, 07:27:56 AM
The wife couldn't resist tickling them on all the kerbs could she.......

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Thats grounds for divorce!

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on January 15, 2011, 01:14:33 PM
The S6 headliner went from a small bubble to arrrgh! in a couple of weeks. Removed it today and dropped off at auto upholster. Not a major to remove at all...let's hope the reinstall is as smooth.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: le mans on January 15, 2011, 06:58:09 PM
Quote from: ballin on January 15, 2011, 07:27:56 AM
The wife couldn't resist tickling them on all the kerbs could she.......
Oh dear... Great tip when backing into a parallel park is to wind down the side mirror (assuming you have elect mirrors) so you can see how close the back wheel is to the kurb. Works great.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on January 15, 2011, 07:19:06 PM
Got a pebble jammed between the front brake disc and that metal cover behind it. Made a terrible noise every time the car moved, so I jacked the car up, took the wheel off and pushed that sucker outta there   :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on January 15, 2011, 08:48:07 PM
Quote from: OOOO on January 15, 2011, 01:14:33 PM
The S6 headliner went from a small bubble to arrrgh! in a couple of weeks. Removed it today and dropped off at auto upholster. Not a major to remove at all...let's hope the reinstall is as smooth.

Yeah, they are great those hard backed ones  ...  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on January 15, 2011, 09:50:12 PM
QuoteGot a pebble jammed between the front brake disc and that metal cover behind it. Made a terrible noise every time the car moved, so I jacked the car up, took the wheel off and pushed that sucker outta there

Another way to get a stone out is reverse 30-40 meters and brake hard, spits the stone out, wouldn't work all the time, but has never failed for me.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on January 16, 2011, 10:55:10 AM
Quote from: wgtngti on January 15, 2011, 09:50:12 PM
Another way to get a stone out is reverse 30-40 meters and brake hard, spits the stone out, wouldn't work all the time, but has never failed for me.

Yeah tried that a few times, but it didn't work. I had nothing to do anyway.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on January 16, 2011, 01:05:52 PM
Quote from: iskr33m on January 16, 2011, 10:55:10 AM
Yeah tried that a few times, but it didn't work. I had nothing to do anyway.

LOL :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on January 16, 2011, 08:43:44 PM
Took the bro's Cali for a cruise down to Clarks Beach, set up, ate, drank, sunburnt. Summer is awesome...

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 16, 2011, 08:53:30 PM
started to assemble the bits for the catch can tidy-up then realised I don't have a big enough spanner for an AN-12 fitting. Doh.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on January 16, 2011, 09:02:26 PM
Quote from: The Truth on January 16, 2011, 08:43:44 PM
Took the bro's Cali for a cruise down to Clarks Beach, set up, ate, drank, sunburnt. Summer is awesome...

That's a nice nice van!   What a wagon!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on January 16, 2011, 09:04:31 PM
Picked up new Exhaust hangers hopefully will stop the slight rattle and and make the system just that bit tighter also been told that it fixes exhaust sag/ alignment issues as the rubber get soft and tired over time.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on January 16, 2011, 09:39:21 PM
Quote from: The Truth on January 16, 2011, 08:43:44 PM
Took the bro's Cali for a cruise down to Clarks Beach, set up, ate, drank, sunburnt. Summer is awesome...

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man, that looks awesome!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 4motioning on January 16, 2011, 09:51:43 PM
Put my vr6 into platinum Thursday for a service and clutch replacement.

going for the lightened flywheel clutch kit cause i cant stand that DMF thing that was in there!

anyhow, had two phone calls . . .

front brakes were shot through which annoys me cause it just had an AA wof the day before.
trying to decide if i chase them up about that one . . .

then second phone call saying clutch master bit the bullet.

Hope its done tomorrow when i go in cause im away with work for the next fortnight.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on January 16, 2011, 10:13:04 PM
Quote from: ballin on January 15, 2011, 07:27:56 AM
The wife couldn't resist tickling them on all the kerbs could she.......

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I dont remember parking my car there?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on January 16, 2011, 10:55:10 PM
 ;D ;D
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Post by: brookfromhamilton on January 17, 2011, 07:16:19 PM
Joey Mod today, and Swiss cheese yesterday :)
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Post by: VeeDub on January 17, 2011, 07:20:56 PM
Had a bit of tyre/guard collision - need to roll some more.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on January 17, 2011, 08:21:17 PM
Quote from: brookfromhamilton on January 17, 2011, 07:16:19 PM
Joey Mod today, and Swiss cheese yesterday :)

Those look Primo! Good stuff! ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tonka on January 17, 2011, 11:46:33 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on January 17, 2011, 07:20:56 PM
Had a bit of tyre/guard collision - need to roll some more.

Maximum steeeeeeze

That picture makes it look a lot better than what it is....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on January 18, 2011, 08:40:38 AM
Quote from: 4motioning on January 16, 2011, 09:51:43 PM
Put my vr6 into platinum Thursday for a service and clutch replacement.

going for the lightened flywheel clutch kit cause i cant stand that DMF thing that was in there!

anyhow, had two phone calls . . .

front brakes were shot through which annoys me cause it just had an AA wof the day before.
trying to decide if i chase them up about that one . . .

then second phone call saying clutch master bit the bullet.

Hope its done tomorrow when i go in cause im away with work for the next fortnight.


Big difference between a wof inspection for brakes still working and a removeal of a wheel and seeing that you have very little pad left.
If they work they pass even if they could start grinding the very next day.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on January 18, 2011, 09:20:16 AM
Pardon the ignorance but whats a Joey mod? Not seeing any difference apart from the black badging if thats what it is?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on January 18, 2011, 10:07:45 AM
The Joey mod is when you take the glass lens off the headlights and paint the chrome coating underneath it black, to get a smoked-look headlight.

On those ones it isn't very obvious because the flat area below the bulb hasn't been painted black.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on January 18, 2011, 11:16:31 AM
Quote from: Skilfil on January 18, 2011, 09:20:16 AM
Pardon the ignorance but whats a Joey mod? Not seeing any difference apart from the black badging if thats what it is?
+1
Quote from: deedub on January 18, 2011, 10:07:45 AM
The Joey mod is when you take the glass lens off the headlights and paint the chrome coating underneath it black, to get a smoked-look headlight.

On those ones it isn't very obvious because the flat area below the bulb hasn't been painted black.
That makes it easier to understand now
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on January 18, 2011, 12:21:56 PM
The other thing to do with Joey mod for extra smoked is paint the grey plastic housing and also use black silicone sealer. Gets rid of that lighter colour effect around the outside edge of the headlights.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on January 18, 2011, 12:49:46 PM
New WOF on the mk2 this morning, always good start to the day when its a pass  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on January 18, 2011, 07:47:10 PM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on January 18, 2011, 12:49:46 PM
New WOF on the mk2 this morning, always good start to the day when its a pass  ;D
ditto
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Thomas on January 18, 2011, 08:47:52 PM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on January 18, 2011, 12:49:46 PM
New WOF on the mk2 this morning, always good start to the day when its a pass  ;D

Love that feeling!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on January 19, 2011, 04:20:13 PM
May sound dumb, but is there any merit to a Mk3 GTI with an ABF being able to tow a car? Such as another golf/jetta on a trailer? Been talking to a mate about it VR6 and GTI for towing, the ABF has 180 nm of torque, with the AAA having 235 nm of torque.

I know a VR6 can tow a hefty load after watching my brother, but never seen a GTI towing anything?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Lomax on January 19, 2011, 04:34:32 PM
Quote from: Skilfil on January 19, 2011, 04:20:13 PM
May sound dumb, but is there any merit to a Mk3 GTI with an ABF being able to tow a car? Such as another golf/jetta on a trailer? Been talking to a mate about it VR6 and GTI for towing, the ABF has 180 nm of torque, with the AAA having 235 nm of torque.

I know a VR6 can tow a hefty load after watching my brother, but never seen a GTI towing anything?

we have towed a Mk2 Golf with a Skoda 120 GLS which has 90 Nm of torque ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on January 19, 2011, 04:49:45 PM
Haha well I mean comfortably without much strain, be travelling distances such as Auckland to Taupo so hills etc.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on January 19, 2011, 04:53:58 PM
Quote from: Skilfil on January 19, 2011, 04:49:45 PM
Haha well I mean comfortably without much strain, be travelling distances such as Auckland to Taupo so hills etc.

I think you'd struggle to get a towbar rated for it (any mk3). I think mk3s are a bit light to be towing another car on a trailer. You want a bit of weight for stability, or a loaded trailer will just push it around.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on January 19, 2011, 07:09:20 PM
Ah ok cheers for the answer, have no real experience in towing cars so just wanted to check. I do know that towing a car with a van is a bit of a scary ride at times?

Got a mate with a v6 commodore wagon thats prepared to tow whatever car I get to events.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on January 19, 2011, 07:24:09 PM
The vehicle you use to tow with should weigh more than whatever you are towing.

So towing a MK2/3 on a trailer with a Mk3 is not a good idea.  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on January 19, 2011, 07:36:47 PM
Ah cheers that puts it in perspective, well I've got a choice of my mums Falcon ute or my mates Commodore wagon, so I'll stick with those two then.

I've learnt its a good idea to get advice on my crazy ideas  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on January 19, 2011, 07:43:17 PM
Both of those will tow it fine,
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on January 19, 2011, 08:00:29 PM
Here I go again I never stop thinking  ::) A 90's/00's V6 Passat? Only thing I'm wary of is the auto box..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on January 19, 2011, 08:08:22 PM
Will be fine if you dont thrash the crap out of it, v6 will pull well
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on January 19, 2011, 08:10:35 PM
Over thrashing cars, plus with an auto I'll be less inclined to thrash it. I see Passats as cruisers. Alright I'll stop hoggin the thread now, cheers guys  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 19, 2011, 09:53:17 PM
Tried some RS's on....
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Offset, not to my liking...but man is that a classic and dare I say it timeless look?! BBS RS and MK3 goodness. 8)

Oh, and put roof racks on and my smoked indicator & Foglight set too. Not sure on the smoked lights on it now tho...suited my other VR a bit more i.e. darker car.

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Post by: rambo_005 on January 19, 2011, 09:56:04 PM
Those Mk4 rims in that colour really suit your VR6 Ash... 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on January 19, 2011, 10:17:34 PM
It looks hood on the RS!! Ballin's ones? Rears look like they could come out and bit and car down a bit but there's always fine tuning! DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mk4 Schmk4!! Is it just me or is that thule deflector thing on the piss out to the left of the car?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 19, 2011, 11:05:42 PM
nope, there is more hanging ou to the left. It's a little too big for the rack so doesn't mount quite right. Yup ballins, waaaay too much poke in the front for me- i like the rears... I'll just wait till you find me a 5x100 set ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on January 20, 2011, 12:25:23 AM
i LOOOOOOOVE those rs's on the mk3!!! makes me wana sell up and buy 1 like a 20V mk3 on trademe lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on January 20, 2011, 07:32:15 PM
Took my Bora to the local VW service agents yesterday. They are taking out the instrument cluster and sending it away to get the fuel gauge fixed ...... hopefully. Whole new cluster going in if that one can't be fixed. Finally got an email from Buy Right Cars agreeing to pay for all the repairs ....... although not until I mentioned laying a complaint with the MVDT.

Don't know how long the car will be off the road, so back to the Barina for the time being.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on January 20, 2011, 07:39:07 PM
vacuumed the Far North's back roads dust from inside the rear hatch seals, need to adjust the shut!

vacuumed some of HaNs' old lunch out from under the driver's seat LOL  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on January 20, 2011, 07:52:41 PM
Quote from: the phantom on January 20, 2011, 07:39:07 PM
vacuumed the Far North's back roads dust from inside the rear hatch seals, need to adjust the shut!

vacuumed some of HaNs' old lunch out from under the driver's seat LOL  ;D

Maybe Allan's? What was it haha?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Harlet on January 20, 2011, 08:39:42 PM
Took my Golf to the panelbeaters as my partners boss backed into it at a great rate of knots and put a towbar through the front of it. 

On the bright side, my new exhaust arrived from the US today so that will be put on once I get my poor car back (in about 3 weeks :'()
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on January 20, 2011, 10:08:01 PM
Quote from: HaNs on January 20, 2011, 07:52:41 PM
Maybe Allan's? What was it haha?

old fries!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 21, 2011, 09:40:19 AM
Just took the Skoda for its WOF - it passed of course!
First 6 month one :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on January 21, 2011, 09:48:05 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on January 21, 2011, 09:40:19 AM
Just took the Skoda for its WOF - it passed of course!
First 6 month one :(

The next one in 6 months time  will feel like it's  tomorrow  :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 21, 2011, 02:27:00 PM
Quote from: gtimanik on January 20, 2011, 12:25:23 AM
i LOOOOOOOVE those rs's on the mk3!!! makes me wana sell up and buy 1 like a 20V mk3 on trademe lol

Do it, at that price it is a steal!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on January 21, 2011, 04:23:33 PM
just spent about $200 on parts, also scored a strut brace and chrome cluster rings off arousn cheers
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 21, 2011, 08:09:56 PM
Preparing the intake manifold for fitting

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I'm too tight to pay $30 for an impact socket to use once for 5 minutes but an M12 bolt did the job perfectly.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on January 22, 2011, 04:40:23 PM
Picked up recovered headlining and now back in the car. Most difficulty in getting the rear hooked up to clips that were put in place when the rear window was out during manufacture.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 22, 2011, 06:07:40 PM
I fitted my boost gauge to see if shes boosting right after all these years.
The answer, yes. Peaking at 23PSI.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on January 22, 2011, 06:51:42 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on January 21, 2011, 08:09:56 PM
Preparing the intake manifold for fitting

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I'm too tight to pay $30 for an impact socket to use once for 5 minutes but an M12 bolt did the job perfectly.
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yummy! 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on January 23, 2011, 06:04:01 PM
made a boot lid for the Euroworks beetle and laid up a rear fender
bootlid 1030gms
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on January 23, 2011, 06:06:13 PM
fender 1350gms
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on January 23, 2011, 08:41:37 PM
Fitted new rear Aero Wiper and Replaced the Rear Muffler mounts. Cabled tied them as well so they don't expand 2 much with weight and heat. So far so good exhaust isn't touching the rear beam now once hot :) old bushes were pretty stretched.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on January 25, 2011, 10:22:45 PM
Just changed my door handles, to delocked (used rear door handles)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on January 25, 2011, 10:23:35 PM
Excuse the bad photos
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on January 26, 2011, 08:24:21 AM
Anton, you use a old vice grip and exhaust clamp bit and a big washer.
I made one for RobH, he mite lend it to you.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 26, 2011, 08:46:14 AM
Quote from: BB on January 26, 2011, 08:24:21 AM
Anton, you use a old vice grip and exhaust clamp bit and a big washer.
I made one for RobH, he mite lend it to you.

Can do :) It's hanging on my garage wall :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 26, 2011, 08:51:19 AM
Got the manifold fitted at the weekend then realised I have bought and fitted the wrong injctor seats.
Decided to extract them from my old manifold after buying the tool I didn't want to buy and broke two. Bugger.

Tidied up a few pipes and wires a bit.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 26, 2011, 10:13:07 AM
Purchased another car cheap, cheap, not a VAG though, a Pug 406 manual. No than likely end up being the GF's car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 26, 2011, 02:09:20 PM
I can't find the thread either. Here you go:

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on January 26, 2011, 05:44:29 PM
kiwistyle!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on January 27, 2011, 10:08:43 AM
Jemmade.
High quality work for a very cost effective price!
Well it worked.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on January 27, 2011, 10:15:38 AM
Quote from: BB on January 26, 2011, 08:24:21 AM
Anton, you use a old vice grip and EXHAUST CLAMP BIT and a big washer.
I made one for RobH, he mite lend it to you.

Yep Rants thats what it is, if you get a old vice grip Ill make you one but you have a welder now eh, its well within your skills bro.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on January 27, 2011, 03:11:16 PM
Fitted the MK3.5 steering wheel with a MKIV GTI airbag, both mint condition and direct easy as bolt on, horn works and airbag works with no issues. Thanks to Euroline for having the rare steering wheel in stock and AA wreckers for the airbag, both well priced  8) A far better steering wheel in every way and updates the interior.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on January 27, 2011, 03:15:50 PM
nice :) But wat is with the big floppy gaitor?  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: spooln on January 27, 2011, 04:42:36 PM
Went to Kawakawa bay and back. Got some oysters as well, yum yum! Passed lots of slow older types as well. Gotta say that mk1s just love that road ;)

Maddie didn't miss a beat.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on January 27, 2011, 04:51:44 PM
Handed over the keys to the V5, took 8 years of thrashing in it's stride  :'(
On the bright side, the R was being built yesterday  ;D  Hope to have it mid March
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on January 27, 2011, 05:00:03 PM
Looking mint Omar, good to see it all worked out  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on January 27, 2011, 06:30:19 PM
Quote from: Fizz on January 27, 2011, 03:15:50 PM
nice :) But wat is with the big floppy gaitor?  ;D

floppy it aint bro, that's the original spec gear knob and has been modified by Tim Saunders from The Phirm quick shift styles  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on January 27, 2011, 06:31:42 PM
Quote from: coons on January 27, 2011, 05:00:03 PM
Looking mint Omar, good to see it all worked out  8)

Thanks bro, with your big help and hours of google it all tied in perfectly at the end.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on January 27, 2011, 07:18:45 PM
Collected the Bora from the local Dub service agents. The squealing belt, wiper blades and fuel gauge have now all been fixed ....... at Buy Right Cars expense.

May be going for a drive from Rotorua to Hamilton and back on Saturday. Then the following Saturday a drive from Rotorua to Wanganui, Palmerston North and back to Rotorua. Pleased I don't have to do that in the Barina.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 27, 2011, 07:58:27 PM
Getting there with the reassembly. Last few pipes are proving somewhat difficult to get on.

New catch can pipework
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Removed this
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on January 28, 2011, 08:38:20 AM
Y'day arvo I wound down each corner of the VR6 Highline's H&R coilovers 12threads (approx 12mm) closer to the tarmac and the stance is now perfect and ride quality still amazingly perfect, ready for the Concours and Nationals. Also did some detailing around there whilst the wheels were off as you do  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 28, 2011, 11:03:58 AM
do you get it re-aligned when you change ride height? i'd assume this changes the suspension geometry etc? how bout a pic, or do we have to wait till concours? ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on January 28, 2011, 01:19:14 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on January 28, 2011, 11:03:58 AM
do you get it re-aligned when you change ride height? i'd assume this changes the suspension geometry etc? how bout a pic, or do we have to wait till concours? ;)

Yeah, canny be bothered with a pic soz Ash. Wait til you see her, it's more fun that way, but hot damn looks good! 

What are you kidding me, would not need to get it re-aligned after a mere 10-12mm drop!  That then means anyone whom carrys two or four fattys in their standard spec soggy suspension car that would then drop like 50-60mm would then need a re-alignment - err nah.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 28, 2011, 02:33:11 PM
fair enough :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on January 28, 2011, 02:39:19 PM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 28, 2011, 03:37:54 PM
Quote from: Omes on January 28, 2011, 01:19:14 PM
What are you kidding me, would not need to get it re-aligned after a mere 10-12mm drop!  That then means anyone whom carrys two or four fattys in their standard spec soggy suspension car that would then drop like 50-60mm would then need a re-alignment - err nah.

I would. It might have only been 10mm but angles have changed.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: le mans on January 28, 2011, 04:08:37 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on January 28, 2011, 03:37:54 PM
I would. It might have only been 10mm but angles have changed.
I guess it's worth getting it checked, but I've had my ride heights done twice and each time no alignment adjustments were required.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on January 28, 2011, 04:25:57 PM
Honestly guys 10mm is like hardly anything!  So, lets say for example if your tyres are on 40psi and then say you run them down to 30psi are you then supposed to get a re-alignment and chuck $75 down the drain as the vehice would have droped by 15mm approx?? would you? go on then?

If you really worry about it and go down to any wheel alignment shop of course they say yes you do have to get it done and thanks very much for your $$.

Sometimes you listen to ppl and take advice, in this instance Im afraid I have confidently learnt from experience (and believe you me, I am OCD when it comes to this car) you know if it defo needs doing or if it doesnt. Use your own knowledge and belief.

This car hardly ever gets driven, when it does, there is only me in the car, it had a full on laser anal as you can get wheel alignment done not that long ago when i got my new front tyres on, and that was anal - a new alignment I requested just because I put new tyres on.

So this time round, for the sake of just 10-12mm drop, get a life!  If it was more than that I would have got it done for sure.  Just think about it, as i said earlier, the heavy weights outhere therefore change their car's alignment everytime they step into their car - explain that one as we all know your alignment is carried out with no loads inside the car or load consideration for that matter.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 28, 2011, 04:35:13 PM
I get my alignment done every 6 months with wheels rotated and balanced religously- get more life out of the tyres and car always handles at its best ;). Rather spend $75 dollars on that than over Hundreds of $$$ on new tyres! Just something I have learned from experience :P...


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 28, 2011, 05:40:22 PM
Just finished putting the engine back together. Couple of things still to tidy up but it starts - yay!

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I am in the wife's serious bad books for spending so much time on it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on January 28, 2011, 05:57:15 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on January 28, 2011, 04:35:13 PM
I get my alignment done every 6 months with wheels rotated and balanced religously- get more life out of the tyres and car always handles at its best ;). Rather spend $75 dollars on that than over Hundreds of $$$ on new tyres! Just something I have learned from experience :P...

For a daily then yes.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Harlet on January 29, 2011, 08:33:52 AM
Finally had the Golf returned to me yesterday.  So this was installed once I got home last night, it arrived the day the golf was backed into.

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Today I'm taking if to a drive to see how much improvement has been made.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 29, 2011, 10:50:50 AM
Mmmmm shiny 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Harlet on January 29, 2011, 12:21:48 PM
I imagine it's a different colour now, but very impressed with the difference it has made.  Throttle response is much better and the car has a life after 120km lol.  Bonus is it hasn't made it any louder but you can definitely hear the turbo spool now.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 29, 2011, 12:37:33 PM
Just went for a quick test drive. Nothing exploded :D

Feels good. I'm sure it has more of a growl to the engine note and it definitely feels a little better over 4500rpm.

Need a dyno day now :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on January 29, 2011, 04:32:18 PM
Not quite today - but on thursday, I cleaned, serviced and installed some steelies on the mk3 - for it's new owner  :'( Young fella who is absolutely stoked with it and will enjoy it I think.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: jettamaniac on January 29, 2011, 04:32:50 PM
Quote from: deedub on January 29, 2011, 04:32:18 PM
Not quite today - but on thursday, I cleaned, serviced and installed some steelies on the mk3 - for it's new owner  :'( Young fella who is absolutely stoked with it and will enjoy it I think.

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What! since when was this for sale? Hope that means we'll be in your garage soon....  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on January 29, 2011, 04:51:40 PM
It sold within a couple of days to the first guy who checked it out. Must have been too cheap ... just over 2k!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on January 29, 2011, 04:56:19 PM
Put the motor in the Bora................ ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 31, 2011, 09:22:20 AM
Yesterday I detared inside of the doors and the outside of the RS2.
Also with the help of my brother we changed the drivers side rear light because the old one has always had a small corner crack. I purchased a replacement one off TM well over a year ago but after reading what a PITA job it is on the S2 Forum I flagged it, up until now because I want it looking right for the Concours.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on January 31, 2011, 09:34:43 AM
Dirt road drive, got a bit loose at times  :o

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on January 31, 2011, 05:00:30 PM
it needs a duck bill splitter
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on January 31, 2011, 05:16:52 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on January 31, 2011, 09:22:20 AM
Yesterday I detared inside of the doors and the outside of the RS2.
Also with the help of my brother we changed the drivers side rear light because the old one has always had a small corner crack. I purchased a replacement one off TM well over a year ago but after reading what a PITA job it is on the S2 Forum I flagged it, up until now because I want it looking right for the Concours.

I need to do a bit of detarring, any advice on the best stuff to use/method?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on January 31, 2011, 07:02:04 PM
Got the gearbox serviced and engine oil done...

Thanks heaps barry, very happy car drives quite a lot better :-)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 31, 2011, 08:04:59 PM
Quote from: Number21 on January 31, 2011, 05:16:52 PM
I need to do a bit of detarring, any advice on the best stuff to use/method?

CRC :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on January 31, 2011, 08:37:39 PM
Sweet, easy and cheap!

Barry did my gearbox fluid a while back, great service at Volkspower. I bet it hadn't been done for a while!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on January 31, 2011, 09:00:03 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on January 31, 2011, 05:00:30 PM
it needs a duck bill splitter

Needs
-Duck bill (need to grab the mold and make a few up)
-Slam(suspension being shipped this week im told, 120mm drop  >:D)
-Sump guard
-Rust in firewall fixed (being done this week)
-Fuel gauge made to work
-New rad(have one but outlets are on the wrong side)
-1.8T conversion(prob need custom front sub frame)
-More paint work
-2" lips on the rs001's, 15 x 8" et15(?), may go staggered due to rear guards




haters gona hate



Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 31, 2011, 09:18:17 PM
Took the RS2 over to the painters, put it on the hoist, took the wheels off, grabbed a ute from Dads yards, took the wheels to the tyre shop to get them removed, then dropped the wheels back at the painters bang of 5pm as they were closing.
Wheels and brakes should be painted over the next few days.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on January 31, 2011, 09:21:26 PM
Thought about doing something different with the mk3
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on January 31, 2011, 09:32:52 PM
Drove it back from Rotorua via SH4 (the Paraparas) and got it covered in mud... damnit
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on January 31, 2011, 09:41:49 PM
Quote from: ballin on January 31, 2011, 09:21:26 PM
Thought about doing something different with the mk3


wasting a crap load of money then trying to sell it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on January 31, 2011, 10:02:57 PM
Something like that but hey at least I actually build them, others just talk about aye
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on January 31, 2011, 11:09:19 PM
Quote from: ballin on January 31, 2011, 10:02:57 PM
Something like that but hey at least I actually build them, others just talk about aye

  Not really. Plenty build them and don't pay silly money.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on February 02, 2011, 11:15:25 AM
Robs and my Mk2's new coilovers arrived yesterday  :D

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 02, 2011, 11:39:37 AM
Woot! Wish I had time to get them fitted before I drive up to Rotovegas.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on February 02, 2011, 09:12:36 PM
Ordered an LED lighting set for the R, all internal lights and rear number plate lights. Should look cool.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on February 02, 2011, 09:46:04 PM
just bought a set on standard MK4 lights with foglights in them, might joey mod them before putting them in  8)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on February 02, 2011, 11:27:55 PM
Cheers to Tonka aka Doug my flattie for organising my rusty rocco to my new flat! Triple garage, rado and rocco side by side and room to start work on the old dog. I quite like the colour now that I see it in the sunlight!

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PS for anyone interested I am shredding powder in Japan for the next three weeks and have started a blog. Check it out if it's your thing:
www.tristanaotearoa.tumblr.com - won't be on Vask much for the next few weeks  8)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on February 03, 2011, 12:42:43 AM
Quote from: VeeDub on February 02, 2011, 11:27:55 PM

PS for anyone interested I am shredding powder in Japan for the next three weeks and have started a blog. Check it out if it's your thing:
www.tristanaotearoa.tumblr.com - won't be on Vask much for the next few weeks  8)

"During our time in the cafe I took my first dump on a proper Japanese toilet - heated seats and fully electronic. The boys told me to check out the bum hole washer, apparently it?s ?actually quite nice?. This was the freakiest thing i?ve ever used. It?s like a bidet but with so many more functions. The labels on all the buttons were all in Japanese so I just pushed the one with the bum washing picture on it. This thing violated me! I freaked out and couldn?t stop it so I lifted a leg off. Water started squirting out into the cubical and ended up soaking my whole bum, I nearly drowned! The buttons I started pushing frantically to stop it were initially the water pressure buttons which made things go from bad to worse. I finally stopped it and I swear I will never use one of those things again."


I LOLed
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on February 03, 2011, 08:39:07 AM
Clean bum tho?
You dirty little devil.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 03, 2011, 07:10:41 PM
Bought a new Pioneer headunit to replace my JVC and installed it. All went well, and got it at an awesome price too ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on February 04, 2011, 03:24:53 PM
Fitted the ISOFIX locators in the Skoda and used the new capsule for the first time.
Oh, and welcomed the latest VAG enthusiast into the world!  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on February 04, 2011, 03:46:21 PM
nice, he/she looks happily asleep in there, congratulations
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on February 04, 2011, 03:49:37 PM
Oh yeah, should have mentioned. Little boy, Johnny. Actually not little at all, 9 pound 13 ounces. Cheers though.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on February 04, 2011, 03:57:18 PM
congrats!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on February 04, 2011, 04:13:35 PM
Nice one Nick! You guys will have your hands full now!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 04, 2011, 05:12:57 PM
Congratulations! Big baby!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 04, 2011, 05:14:55 PM
Congratulations  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 04, 2011, 05:16:52 PM
Recieved the correct VMAXX kit - thanks Hans :)
Drove mine a bit - makes me grin lots especially after driving the wife's 2.0 auto Mazda.

Took the Mazda for two new tyres, wheel alignment, oil and brake fluid change :(
Ah well at least I know it'll be safe for our trip to Rotovegas.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 95 Vento CLi on February 04, 2011, 06:41:04 PM
Car sits in the garage, no cert, no wof and no rego one flat tyre and 3 going bald LOL waiting for course related costs to come in then its off to get certed with my alternate steelies then re tyre the wide steelies and get her back on the road!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on February 04, 2011, 08:24:27 PM
Took all my accumulated stuff out of the mk2 COX ready for it to be collected tomorrow for its new life :'( :'(
A sad day.
I must also anounce I must stand down as the founder of the alpine white mk2 club.

I have to do it all again tomorrow with the mk3 vr6 as that is going on Sunday, then for the first time in 6yrs I'll be VAGless!!! :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on February 04, 2011, 10:09:13 PM
i didn't know you had a mk2 vr6.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on February 04, 2011, 10:26:00 PM
typo! ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on February 04, 2011, 10:33:56 PM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on February 04, 2011, 08:24:27 PM
Took all my accumulated stuff out of the mk2 COX ready for it to be collected tomorrow for its new life :'( :'(
A sad day.
I must also anounce I must stand down as the founder of the alpine white mk2 club.

I have to do it all again tomorrow with the mk3 vr6 as that is going on Sunday, then for the first time in 6yrs I'll be VAGless!!! :o



What?????? a VAGless SOFTLAD?.....Isn't this one of the Apocalypse signs??......next the 12 Horse power lawn mower??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on February 05, 2011, 09:26:22 AM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on February 04, 2011, 08:24:27 PM
Took all my accumulated stuff out of the mk2 COX ready for it to be collected tomorrow for its new life :'( :'(
A sad day.
I must also anounce I must stand down as the founder of the alpine white mk2 club.

I have to do it all again tomorrow with the mk3 vr6 as that is going on Sunday, then for the first time in 6yrs I'll be VAGless!!! :o

the naked softlad, you should have kept the spare VR6 donk for the buggy!   :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on February 07, 2011, 07:03:22 PM
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Spent the day drawing up my cage design on cad I used this cages design as the base design and vie added a few bars

Just need to get it priced up  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on February 07, 2011, 09:19:11 PM
Put the 17" Boleros from the project S6 on to replace the 16" on the daily runner S6.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on February 07, 2011, 09:25:04 PM
Sleek 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 07, 2011, 09:25:53 PM
Passed wof today :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on February 07, 2011, 10:09:32 PM
what are you caging ballin?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on February 07, 2011, 10:09:23 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on February 07, 2011, 10:09:32 PM
what are you caging ballin?

Mk3 then going gt28rs, LSD, big clutch
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on February 07, 2011, 10:16:40 PM
Why such a little turbo Chris?  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on February 07, 2011, 10:22:28 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on February 07, 2011, 10:16:40 PM
Why such a little turbo Chris?  ;)

So it's actually drivable John  ;D I only want 330-350 wbhp
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on February 07, 2011, 10:31:24 PM
Oh I see  ;D you'll want what Noel has then, GT28RS
Just need to change rods in the bottom end................will go well.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on February 07, 2011, 10:39:37 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on February 07, 2011, 10:31:24 PM
Oh I see  ;D you'll want what Noel has then, GT28RS
Just need to change rods in the bottom end................will go well.

Oopps that what I meant now edited  :)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on February 08, 2011, 08:38:51 AM
choice one ballin that car is/will be vicsous! my favorite mk3 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 08, 2011, 08:47:54 AM
Forgot to mention my shiny billet crankcase breaker adapter and AN fittings. For extra bling you can hardly see :)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on February 08, 2011, 02:08:21 PM
Quote from: ballin on February 07, 2011, 10:09:23 PM
Mk3 then going gt28rs, LSD, big clutch

What did you say to me in the Corrado thread about a big turbo........

Go big or go home, GT28 is for wimps. Get a real man's turbo.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on February 08, 2011, 03:13:38 PM
Quote from: M on February 08, 2011, 02:08:21 PM
What did you say to me in the Corrado thread about a big turbo........

Go big or go home, GT28 is for wimps. Get a real man's turbo.

ok ok the more i read go big then 3071R  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on February 09, 2011, 03:05:07 PM
WOF, that 6 months comes around quickly, breezed though as usual, one wonders why a check is necessary
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 09, 2011, 03:17:54 PM
Went to take the grill off to do some work and as I did the glass front of the left headlight fell off ??? So I had to fix that.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on February 09, 2011, 03:23:55 PM
Quote from: iskr33m on February 09, 2011, 03:17:54 PM
Went to take the grill off to do some work and as I did the glass front of the left headlight fell off ??? So I had to fix that.

Those factory headlight seals on the ol MK2's perish over the long years. Well worth re-sealing and will stop water getting in them.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 09, 2011, 03:23:32 PM
Quote from: Omes on February 09, 2011, 03:23:55 PM
Those factory seals perish over the long years. Well worth re-sealing and will stop water getting in them.

I used silicone, will that be sufficient?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on February 09, 2011, 03:29:03 PM
Quote from: iskr33m on February 09, 2011, 03:23:32 PM
I used silicone, will that be sufficient?

yeah man, can't beat a trip to Bunners and pick up some high strength bathroom/all weather silicone sealant  ;) Done.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 09, 2011, 03:34:21 PM
Sweet, thanks :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: B5Passat on February 10, 2011, 08:50:33 PM
Took my car for a test drive with it's new steering wheel
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on February 10, 2011, 11:20:20 PM
Nice computer  :o
I'm intrigued please do elaborate on that

Oh and nice wheel  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: B5Passat on February 11, 2011, 06:54:42 AM
Computer is a dual core 1.6 Atom running XP that I have in the boot.

The screen is a 7 inch touch screen. I also have a dvd/cd drive and a usb hub in the glovebox and the gps, wifi etc on the back shelf behind the back seats.

For software I run centrafuse to do music, videos, navigation, phone and radio etc
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on February 11, 2011, 07:12:05 AM
Quote from: B5Passat on February 11, 2011, 06:54:42 AM
Computer is a dual core 1.6 Atom running XP that I have in the boot.

The screen is a 7 inch touch screen. I also have a dvd/cd drive and a usb hub in the glovebox and the gps, wifi etc on the back shelf behind the back seats.

For software I run centrafuse to do music, videos, navigation, phone and radio etc

:o That's the Geekiest thing I've heard, I Love it!!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 11, 2011, 08:42:45 AM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on February 11, 2011, 08:23:08 PM
Bertie visits Waihi and leaves with g box mount welded to the chassis

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on February 11, 2011, 08:27:38 PM
Quote from: B5Passat on February 11, 2011, 06:54:42 AM
Computer is a dual core 1.6 Atom running XP that I have in the boot.

The screen is a 7 inch touch screen. I also have a dvd/cd drive and a usb hub in the glovebox and the gps, wifi etc on the back shelf behind the back seats.

For software I run centrafuse to do music, videos, navigation, phone and radio etc

That is awesome! my wife would love that in our MKIV, she can check her emails and facebook on the go!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on February 11, 2011, 08:42:13 PM
Drove the LHD 16 valve home   >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on February 11, 2011, 08:46:09 PM
I've never driven a left hook, take a while to get used to it or does the mind adapt fast?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on February 11, 2011, 08:57:52 PM
nah mate pretty easy to drive!  was a little distracted by the  8) cluster!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on February 11, 2011, 09:06:09 PM
Quote from: KARTS on February 11, 2011, 08:46:09 PM
I've never driven a left hook, take a while to get used to it or does the mind adapt fast?

Surprisingly, driving a left hooker feels exactly the same as a right hooker, only difference is a minor change in your overtaking technique and occasionaly at Y intersections you may feel the need for a little more neck articulation
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on February 11, 2011, 09:13:01 PM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on February 11, 2011, 09:21:20 PM
What!  left hooker with DigiFiz cluster!  8) Where on earth in NZ did you score that one from you VW nutter B!!?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on February 11, 2011, 09:22:36 PM
Shizzzle B
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on February 11, 2011, 09:23:11 PM
Da shizzle mk2  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on February 11, 2011, 09:48:36 PM
I don't think i'll be able to part with this one!  >:D
Have to Thank Lane for the heads up.   :-*
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on February 11, 2011, 10:24:35 PM
Man that is one cool car. Can't wait to see it after you've given her the treatment.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Angle on February 12, 2011, 07:54:12 AM
Very cool cluster.  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on February 12, 2011, 09:23:41 AM
Quote from: GTI's on February 11, 2011, 09:48:36 PM
I don't think i'll be able to part with this one!  >:D
Have to Thank Lane for the heads up.   :-*

I was told by Em that she made you regret selling the black mk2 16v UK GTI (Now owned by Flying on here) so Im guessing this will be a perfect replacement and more so! being left hooker and with the uber rare VW Digifiz cluster  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on February 12, 2011, 10:07:03 AM
especially with those RS's you have collecting dust... ;) >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on February 13, 2011, 09:54:05 AM
After i spent three hours getting the petrified tree sap off the bonnet,
and gave a quick polish I discovered it's not black it's deep metallic blue  >:D
Same as the G60 syncro's.

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Cups fitted!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on February 13, 2011, 10:04:17 AM
nice colourway! 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on February 13, 2011, 06:50:21 PM
red stripe, front and back, looks better in the flesh i reckon.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on February 13, 2011, 06:53:37 PM
nice1 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on February 13, 2011, 06:59:30 PM
I hosed all the crap off mine, pumped up the tyre....... promised when the cast comes off we'll be cruising.


Need to get a new sunroof seal. This one's only been on for  2 years and it's shot!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on February 15, 2011, 02:33:48 PM
Washed, interior done over with Meguires Interior Inst Detailer, exterior and under bonnet black bits done with Meguires Tech Protectant, blacked the tyres...yes, Meguires Endurance, and finally pumped up the tyres and space saver, just glass to do now
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on February 15, 2011, 04:18:11 PM
New Wheels
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New track wheels and tyres
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on February 15, 2011, 04:36:18 PM
put the new headlamps with foglamps in on Friday, found out today it's a warrant fail if they're fitted and don't work, as there's a bit of wiring involved, they'll be comin out for the warrant check next week!   :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on February 15, 2011, 04:46:24 PM
Quote from: ballin on February 15, 2011, 04:18:11 PM
New Wheels
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New track wheels and tyres
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They look awesome on the green, very cool.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on February 15, 2011, 04:51:08 PM
cheers they look heaps better in the flesh too!

Need to clean the car if you rub your hand on the paint it feels rough as....time for a claybar me thinks
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on February 15, 2011, 06:51:42 PM
Quote from: the phantom on February 15, 2011, 04:36:18 PM
put the new headlamps with foglamps in on Friday, found out today it's a warrant fail if they're fitted and don't work, as there's a bit of wiring involved, they'll be comin out for the warrant check next week!   :(

I doubt they'd notice to be honest! The normal headlights don't appear too dissimilar.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on February 16, 2011, 09:59:32 PM
Took the grinder to a 4.2 v8 :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 17, 2011, 01:05:21 PM
Yesterday I stripped the old paint off my bumpers, with the help of my brother and sister. Also got to see my friends new Passat V6 30V which is in an awesome blue. Today I blackened the bumpers, then washed and waxed the whole car.
Now sits like this:  8)
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 4motioning on February 17, 2011, 03:02:08 PM
Half way through doing . .

full detail and clean =o)

should also go find somewhere for some nice pics since i dont have very many at the mo.

this week my drivers seat also started to squeak and what not while driving.
really starting to peeve me off.
any ideas how to fix this?

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on February 17, 2011, 05:20:41 PM
Under great advice from Barry pulled out my Autos' ecu to find it swiming in its little black box...

Box drying in the sun and ecu in the fridge, fingers crossed caus it was intermittent drying it out might be enough... well im hoping  ???

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on February 18, 2011, 03:47:49 PM
finally got rid of that exhaust noise......... it was a 2" pipe choking the whole exhaust system near the rear box...... car feel completely different LOL

Funny that aye.....

New 2 1/2" from down pipe back and just ordered a 3" down pipe from ebay
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on February 18, 2011, 03:55:13 PM
Ballin: wat size is the inlet pipe on the rear muffler?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on February 18, 2011, 05:07:37 PM
Quote from: ballin on February 18, 2011, 03:47:49 PM
finally got rid of that exhaust noise......... it was a 2" pipe choking the whole exhaust system near the rear box...... car feel completely different LOL

Funny that aye.....

New 2 1/2" from down pipe back and just ordered a 3" down pipe from ebay

Dude, could have done you a deal on a 3" downpipe.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on February 18, 2011, 05:15:46 PM
Quote from: kiwi on February 17, 2011, 05:20:41 PM
Under great advice from Barry pulled out my Autos' ecu to find it swiming in its little black box...

Box drying in the sun and ecu in the fridge, fingers crossed caus it was intermittent drying it out might be enough... well im hoping  ???

Didn't work and now worse since drying display wont stay up for more than 5 sec now and into Limp :(

Not loving the Passat experience, from a car with full service history and only 62k on it i wouldn't have expected this much hastle.....  >:D

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 18, 2011, 07:48:01 PM
Got my plate surrounds:
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:)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: itsagthing on February 18, 2011, 10:40:52 PM
Those look pretty damfinei must say.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 19, 2011, 08:57:28 AM
Just washed Dads race car. Hes got sprints in it today.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on February 19, 2011, 09:17:01 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on February 19, 2011, 08:57:28 AM
Just washed Dads race car. Hes got sprints in it today.

Where abouts?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 19, 2011, 09:26:52 AM
Quote from: 00basil00 on February 19, 2011, 09:17:01 AM
Where abouts?

Hastings.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on February 20, 2011, 10:55:06 AM
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(*&^%$%^&*&^%$! Secure, gated car park, how the s**t did they get in!? Wankers.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on February 20, 2011, 10:59:42 AM
fleabags!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on February 20, 2011, 11:00:15 AM
I had someone from my complex do that to my car before. Maybe someone with a security card? Or else they just run in when someones coming or going.

Stereo still there?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on February 20, 2011, 11:12:20 AM
Yep, stereo still there, sunglasses still on steering column. They've obviously cased my car out before as the only thing gone was the Valentine, don't think I'll bother getting another one either, laser jammers seem to be the best way to do things. They did make a mess of my nice wiring job though, tore out my hands free kit that ran up the A-pillar.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on February 20, 2011, 11:37:41 AM
W@ankers, sorry to see man
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on February 20, 2011, 11:40:05 AM
That sucks man, at least your tint stopped the glass going everywhere.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on February 20, 2011, 12:10:42 PM
Ouch, know the feeling when you see your car has been broken into. No cameras or anything?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on February 20, 2011, 01:09:00 PM
Yes, but no if you know what I mean! Not much that can be done with camera footage anyway, unless you know them, or they have a getaway car. I guess I'll count myself lucky that the car is still there!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on February 20, 2011, 03:02:46 PM
that sux man, i guess the good thing is that they old broke a window and took the valentine and didn't do any more damage like key your car or steal anything else. Still its a crappy feeling seeing your car violated like that
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on February 20, 2011, 06:49:46 PM
Took off all the exterior black arch trims and door trims as I wanted the mk2 to be more classic looking, not that the mk2 isn't a classic already!

I like it much more the way it is now. Next on the list for the ever evolving mk2 is a full glass out & interior out re-spray, custom leather interior, refurb the 15" 3piece Zaubers and an ABF lump.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on February 20, 2011, 08:33:45 PM
Washed it yesterday ....... fitted new number plate surrounds today  ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on February 20, 2011, 08:46:46 PM
Quote from: Omes on February 20, 2011, 06:49:46 PM
Took off all the exterior black arch trims and door trims as I wanted the mk2 to be more classic looking, not that the mk2 isn't a classic already!

I like it much more the way it is now. Next on the list for the ever evolving mk2 is a full glass out & interior out re-spray, custom leather interior, refurb the 15" 3piece Zaubers and an ABF lump.

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Nice mate  8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on February 20, 2011, 09:08:10 PM
Thought about replacing mine with this:

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Great car, was impressed with the DSG however I still think an R32 is the only solution! >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on February 20, 2011, 10:02:56 PM
Have had both. The GTI is very good, but is definitely missing something ........ that beautiful V6 sound.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on February 20, 2011, 11:21:42 PM
Gone back to the Vento front in preparation for the carbon bonnet this week  8)

Did a few jobs around the car today too

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on February 21, 2011, 08:55:35 AM
vento front looks tuff 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on February 21, 2011, 08:59:16 AM
looks mint Chris! Not sold on vento front end though, but thats just me. ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on February 21, 2011, 09:37:10 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on February 21, 2011, 08:59:16 AM
looks mint Chris! Not sold on vento front end though, but thats just me. ;)
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Quote from: choppy16v on February 21, 2011, 08:55:35 AM
vento front looks tuff 8)

Cheers

I like it becuase it makes the front of the car much squarer and makes the car look a little wider

It needs a clean and the carbon bonnet should make it look better also
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on February 21, 2011, 09:45:55 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on February 21, 2011, 08:59:16 AM
looks mint Chris! Not sold on vento front end though, but thats just me. ;)

+1, looks like a FIAT in that shot
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on February 21, 2011, 03:24:20 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on February 15, 2011, 06:51:42 PM
I doubt they'd notice to be honest! The normal headlights don't appear too dissimilar.

on the money, Rambo, no mention, but got pinged for a tyre
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on February 21, 2011, 03:26:17 PM
Quote from: the phantom on February 21, 2011, 03:24:20 PM
on the money, Rambo, no mention, but got pinged for a tyre

Got some of the same spec sitting here if you need one
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on February 21, 2011, 03:28:53 PM
thanks Hans, but putting a set of Pirelli P7s on, closer to home!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on February 21, 2011, 05:41:30 PM
Quote from: ballin on February 20, 2011, 11:21:42 PM
Gone back to the Vento front in preparation for the carbon bonnet this week  8)

Did a few jobs around the car today too

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Looking good mate ......I agree with you views of the golf with the vento front.....Love the Vento Front.......................................miss this car !
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 21, 2011, 07:20:16 PM
I agree, I quite like the Vento front.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on February 21, 2011, 08:46:17 PM
Quote from: Omes on February 20, 2011, 06:49:46 PM
Took off all the exterior black arch trims and door trims as I wanted the mk2 to be more classic looking, not that the mk2 isn't a classic already!

I like it much more the way it is now. Next on the list for the ever evolving mk2 is a full glass out & interior out re-spray, custom leather interior, refurb the 15" 3piece Zaubers and an ABF lump.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1136.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn496%2Fomes1%2FDSC_0018.jpg&hash=59621f0bac25f58b26bd4f8d99326a8d924a5559)

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Think I prefer them on! Either way the car still looks sweet  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on February 21, 2011, 10:04:46 PM
me too, i love the arches. But hey, if anyone can pull anything off Omar- it's you!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on February 22, 2011, 10:52:17 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on February 21, 2011, 10:04:46 PM
me too, i love the arches. But hey, if anyone can pull anything off Omar- it's you!

That has got be the quote of the day Ash, awesome my friend  8) respect yall.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on February 22, 2011, 10:58:26 AM
Small bumpers & No Trim FTW  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on February 22, 2011, 11:36:15 AM
4 Pirelli P7s, new WOF and alignment, rf was 5mm out, now drives and steers much better  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: itsagthing on February 22, 2011, 07:06:46 PM
Had the couple of dings pulled out my mk2 by my mate at work who works for dent devils looks awesome now mint again....
Then cleaned the bbs's looks awesome.will be in the garage soon though for the engine swap.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tonka on February 23, 2011, 04:13:01 PM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on February 23, 2011, 06:56:01 PM
Quote from: Omes on February 20, 2011, 06:49:46 PM
Took off all the exterior black arch trims and door trims as I wanted the mk2 to be more classic looking, not that the mk2 isn't a classic already!

I like it much more the way it is now. Next on the list for the ever evolving mk2 is a full glass out & interior out re-spray, custom leather interior, refurb the 15" 3piece Zaubers and an ABF lump.

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I was thinking about doing this to my car and seeing the pics i wana do it more now
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 25, 2011, 08:09:46 AM
Did something exceptionally stupid involving the boot lid and my automatic garage door.
I now have a vertical scratch on the boot lid and damage to my silver bling boot strip.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BCH on February 25, 2011, 09:57:49 AM
New toe rod end, wheel bearing, belts and warrant.

Happy that it's almost the weekend so I can put my daily 1.3l Auto mazda :( aside and pull the valver out.
One good thing about driving a crappy daily is the buzz you get when you drive something you like ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: pooek9 on February 25, 2011, 10:15:22 AM

Quote from: ballin on February 20, 2011, 11:21:42 PM
Gone back to the Vento front in preparation for the carbon bonnet this week  8)

Did a few jobs around the car today too

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Nice, very nice looking Mk3!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on February 25, 2011, 10:49:34 AM
Failed cert, need to attach spacers to hub. Lame.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on February 25, 2011, 11:22:40 AM
Quote from: The Truth on February 25, 2011, 10:49:34 AM
Failed cert, need to attach spacers to hub. Lame.

What size spacers? One would hope you don't have to repay if you fail?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on February 25, 2011, 01:02:52 PM
15 front 20 rear. This is what I was given:

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He was a good bastard about it and won't charge again, I just have to drill a hole in each spacer and get a longer counter sunk bolt to go through the existing thread which holds the hub and disc together. Should be sorted by next thursday.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 25, 2011, 03:24:24 PM
Could be worse I suppose

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on February 25, 2011, 05:33:15 PM
Took the RS4 B7 for 4 laps around Hampton Downs today, medium pace. Such a well balanced car, with very confidence inspiring brakes.
Was there with clients on a BMW Training day, took advantage of lunch time!

All good fun.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on February 26, 2011, 01:29:19 PM
holy crap wat happened rob? :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 26, 2011, 05:51:36 PM
Quote from: Fizz on February 26, 2011, 01:29:19 PM
holy crap wat happened rob? :o
I opened the boot to get the dog out after she'd been in kennels for a week, and she was so excited to be home she shot off out of the garage so I was a bit distracted when I hit the close button. The boot was still open and it just touches the up-and-over garage door. The door closed and scraped down it. When it re-opened it came up and jammed against the edge of the boot :(

Fail. :( Will get a quote next week for a proper fix as it's almost to the metal.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on February 26, 2011, 07:30:16 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on February 26, 2011, 05:51:36 PM
I opened the boot to get the dog out after she'd been in kennels for a week, and she was so excited to be home she shot off out of the garage so I was a bit distracted when I hit the close button. The boot was still open and it just touches the up-and-over garage door. The door closed and scraped down it. When it re-opened it came up and jammed against the edge of the boot :(

Fail. :( Will get a quote next week for a proper fix as it's almost to the metal.

ouch, man I'm so paranoid about that cos I got 1 of those roller door garages and mrs always just leaves the boot door open taking out groceries while closing the garage
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on February 26, 2011, 07:34:57 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on February 27, 2011, 03:36:07 AM
oooh that's hot!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on February 27, 2011, 06:46:40 AM
They look good man v cool
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 27, 2011, 07:57:09 AM
Nice one Charles.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on February 27, 2011, 09:40:49 AM
Took out brake master cylinder from project S6 to donate to daily S6 which needs the part. Broke my heart so project S6 now a parter.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on February 27, 2011, 12:50:02 PM
tsw imola's on the mk2 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on February 27, 2011, 04:46:37 PM
Charles, that looks awesome! Have you put Susp in too?

Ty- pics?!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on February 27, 2011, 04:54:56 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on February 27, 2011, 04:46:37 PM
Charles, that looks awesome! Have you put Susp in too?

Ty- pics?!

sadly i had to take them off, i need to get spacers on the back because they sit on the coilover again, but i definitely think they will look awesome
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on February 27, 2011, 06:15:04 PM
@ poon, Yip have the suspension in. Have to go back to the tyre shop as car starts shaking when i get up to about 80  :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on February 27, 2011, 07:35:22 PM
I stripped the rusty old dog!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on February 27, 2011, 08:54:26 PM
WHOA!!!!! LOOK AT THAT GARAGE SPACE!!
Good to see you get busy on this thing.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on February 27, 2011, 09:02:43 PM
Bring on the mk1 Rocco project  8)  8)  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on February 28, 2011, 10:35:32 AM
Finaly changed the spark plugs on the wagon - what a difference a set of plugs makes!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 28, 2011, 10:43:40 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on February 25, 2011, 03:24:24 PM
Could be worse I suppose

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$200 to respray the tailgate. Bugger.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 95 Vento CLi on March 01, 2011, 09:18:25 PM
Powder Coated Steelies, started a rat bonnet andddd going lower soon.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on March 01, 2011, 09:57:08 PM
That's super cool man, not really digging the white steelies though, need to pait em  ;)  something fluro??
What are the widths and offsets on them?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 02, 2011, 12:10:24 AM
thats cool dude! I must say, some of the detailing in the rims gets lost in white, thought about doing the lip or inside of the rim where bolts are in black? thats just me though. Great stance, and i'm also keen to know width, offset and tyre choice too ;)

keep it up!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on March 02, 2011, 08:33:51 AM
paint each wheel different colour flouro or checker the lips with vinyl 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 02, 2011, 09:10:17 AM
Is it just me or does the rear wheels look like they need to be broader?  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on March 02, 2011, 10:13:42 AM
Quote from: M M on March 02, 2011, 10:03:57 AM
I've always wanted to do that.

What haven't you wanted to do  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on March 02, 2011, 10:31:01 AM
I like the white steelies as I think that they lighten the slightly chunky MK3 look

and I think that the stance is great just as it is
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 02, 2011, 11:56:39 AM
Im a fan of the white wheels as well.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 95 Vento CLi on March 02, 2011, 02:42:54 PM
Cheers guys, yeah I thought about checkering lips and or painting centre piece where the bolts are Black but just didnt have the money at the time I would do the checkered lips but I'd need a tit load of black vinyl squares lol Know anyone with a vinyl cutter than can do me a deal ? :P also I don't know the offset of the wheels but its pretty good cause I don't really need spacers as they sit quite well. they are 15x8 Though lol I would prefer 15x10 in the rear with 8's or 9's in the front! :L the checkers on the bonnet are craphouse as lol just spray paint as I have another bonnet I need to get painted up when I have the money. Oh the tyres are just cheapies atm I didn't want to pay 180 per tyre for some new Yokohama C-drives lol so I'm running DURUN Sport one 195/45/15 lol Hans mates tyre place was having a sale got all four brand new for $344 :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on March 02, 2011, 06:38:09 PM
Installed (or should i say, paid an expert!) some M47 (Dual front+back) Blinders (Laser Jammers).
Have done this install myself 5x over teh years, but quite franky ran out of time and patience. In retrospect, the guy i used has also done a very good job.

Will be able to drive at 5km over the speed limit (over taking lanes of course), and reduce the dreaded chance of a ticket.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: pooek9 on March 03, 2011, 11:23:05 PM
New wheels to go on the golf, had to go to the dealers to borrow a key to get the original wheels off. I did not realise that they had lock nuts on standard 17's so never check when we bought that car. They want $100 for a new set of lock nuts, which is a rip off. Found a place in the UK that sells the key shipped for $40 so I ordered one. Coilovers will go on soon as well.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on March 04, 2011, 01:59:29 PM
Certified  8)  and warrantified.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Simon MkII on March 04, 2011, 04:42:48 PM
Quote from: pooek9 on March 03, 2011, 11:23:05 PM
New wheels to go on the golf, had to go to the dealers to borrow a key to get the original wheels off. I did not realise that they had lock nuts on standard 17's so never check when we bought that car. They want $100 for a new set of lock nuts, which is a rip off. Found a place in the UK that sells the key shipped for $40 so I ordered one. Coilovers will go on soon as well.

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Any dealer that has a brain can also supply the key, they are about $35 but some are now ex singapore.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 04, 2011, 05:18:15 PM
New dipstick!!
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Need to paint the tube now. Nasty orange!
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Plate frames :)
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And...
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on March 04, 2011, 06:43:42 PM
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de-crubbered the number plate area and put on the surround goodness!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: pooek9 on March 04, 2011, 09:38:13 PM
Quote from: Simon MkII on March 04, 2011, 04:42:48 PM
Any dealer that has a brain can also supply the key, they are about $35 but some are now ex singapore.

They told me the part number was superseded and now only available as a set with new bolts.
I did try gt continental and they said they would do it cheaper but it was a different set. I thought it was a bit stink using their key and buying it from another dealer ( mind you I just spent $250 with them) It would really piss me off if you are correct though!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on March 04, 2011, 11:19:40 PM
Quote from: pooek9 on March 04, 2011, 09:38:13 PM
They told me the part number was superseded and now only available as a set with new bolts.
I did try gt continental and they said they would do it cheaper but it was a different set. I thought it was a bit stink using their key and buying it from another dealer ( mind you I just spent $250 with them) It would really piss me off if you are correct though!

He is correct. My father in law has a Cayenne Turbo and was told by his dealer that he had to buy a whole kit at the price you said. He popped in to us in Dunedin(when I still lived there and worked at the dealer), we matched the key he needed from our master kit and ordered a single key.

Your dealer is trying to stiff you, or the parts guy is thick as sh*t...... which to be fair is very plausible. Sorry Simon  ;) ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ck13 on March 05, 2011, 07:56:21 PM
I got my ATS cups back from being straightened and detailed, warren from rimrite made an outstanding job!!

Cant wait to get them on the car  :)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on March 05, 2011, 07:55:59 PM
They look immaculate! Get them on and whack some pics up  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Angle on March 05, 2011, 08:27:28 PM
WOW!!!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on March 06, 2011, 12:08:17 AM
NO-Vag content but just as cool....

today finally finished some door skins for a mates MK1 widebody mexico escort
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on March 06, 2011, 07:00:26 AM
Quote from: blue 20v on March 06, 2011, 12:08:17 AM
NO-Vag content but just as cool....

today finally finished some door skins for a mates MK1 widebody mexico escort
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You can make me some of those any time you want!
PS Hope he gonna build a stronger roll cage. Cool car thou.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on March 06, 2011, 10:33:27 AM
Mate they are fantastic, I have a soft spot for the mk1 escort and with details like those door cards it's going to be a very nice car 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on March 06, 2011, 07:12:09 PM
wow thats awesome work 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on March 06, 2011, 07:42:53 PM
Gave it a thorough clean, door jams and everything... Then found some rather substantial rust in the back doors.. Around the hinge areas.  :'( Crushing end to what I thought was a really good clean.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on March 06, 2011, 09:49:11 PM
Quote from: Skilfil on March 06, 2011, 07:42:53 PM
Gave it a thorough clean, door jams and everything... Then found some rather substantial rust in the back doors.. Around the hinge areas.  :'( Crushing end to what I thought was a really good clean.

Dr Rust, Wairau - super guy, excellent, good rate
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on March 06, 2011, 09:57:30 PM
Common as mate, most MK3's have that.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: pooek9 on March 06, 2011, 11:31:46 PM
Quote from: blue 20v on March 06, 2011, 12:08:17 AM
NO-Vag content but just as cool....

today finally finished some door skins for a mates MK1 widebody mexico escort
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very cool, do you do carbon fibre as a profession?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on March 07, 2011, 07:15:08 AM
Quote from: pooek9 on March 06, 2011, 11:31:46 PM
very cool, do you do carbon fibre as a profession?
car parts on the side for pocket money build carbonfibre racing yachts for a day grind..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on March 07, 2011, 10:50:25 AM
Quote from: blue 20v on March 07, 2011, 07:15:08 AM
car parts on the side for pocket money build carbonfibre racing yachts for a day grind..

sweet  8)  we have a good contact in the club for that now  ;) canny beat a few carbon fibre touches here and their mmmmmm.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on March 07, 2011, 12:41:00 PM
PRIMO!!!!!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: pooek9 on March 07, 2011, 02:39:52 PM
Quote from: blue 20v on March 07, 2011, 07:15:08 AM
car parts on the side for pocket money build carbonfibre racing yachts for a day grind..

What sort of pocket money are we talking about?even if you can give a rough price on some carbon flat sheets suitable for a door panel in a Honda civic
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VR6Animal on March 09, 2011, 08:09:16 PM

modfiied my standard air intake box on my VR6 and he surely flies...quick and easy mod
about 30min work that will make your VR6 feel and sound so much better...try it
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on March 09, 2011, 09:06:03 PM
Took motor and box out of the mk1 this evening - big ups to JDVW! Will post a pic once it's fully naked  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on March 09, 2011, 09:28:23 PM
Sweet LOL, straight into the landfill with that thing!  ;D
Hmmm so many ideas for that car.................
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on March 09, 2011, 09:24:02 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on March 09, 2011, 09:28:23 PM
Sweet LOL, straight into the landfill with that thing!  ;D
Hmmm so many ideas for that car.................

Haha I am giving bits to JDVW for his mk1s, carbs etc and will try to throw the side exhaust on my bro's passat coupe! The rest will go to the dump  8)

My inbox is wide open my friend, let the ideas flow!!!  >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on March 09, 2011, 09:35:21 PM
Quote from: VR6Animal on March 09, 2011, 08:09:16 PM
modfiied my standard air intake box on my VR6 and he surely flies...quick and easy mod
about 30min work that will make your VR6 feel and sound so much better...try it
[/quote

Some pics & how 2 please
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 14, 2011, 03:54:59 PM
Finally Got my rear muffler fitted Vroom.. Vroom.. Pssshhh..  >:D
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 14, 2011, 03:57:58 PM
That looks excellent!
Got my rear shocks fitted at the weekend. Hoping to get the fronts done tonight. Also fitted my bling fuel lines. No pics yet :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 14, 2011, 04:00:46 PM
cheers Rob, wow u've had a busy weekend, u ordered your laminex covers yet?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 14, 2011, 04:03:56 PM
Oo no, good reminder :) Been busy with work today :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on March 14, 2011, 05:36:09 PM
Quote from: Fizz on March 14, 2011, 03:54:59 PM
Finally Got my rear muffler fitted Vroom.. Vroom.. Pssshhh..  >:D

Looking spiffy!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on March 14, 2011, 07:21:20 PM
Badgeless Grill:
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 15, 2011, 07:24:39 AM
Quote from: rambo_005 on March 14, 2011, 05:36:09 PM
Looking spiffy!

Thanks Cam
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 15, 2011, 10:32:54 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on March 14, 2011, 04:03:56 PM
Oo no, good reminder :) Been busy with work today :)

Ack fitted my Laminex Last night..

I completely damned one of them up

time will tell if i managed to save it..

the other looks better.. but time will tell when the water dries out of it.. (at the moment they look terrible... :S)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 15, 2011, 12:29:27 PM
well done M, that's a pretty decent repair
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 15, 2011, 12:57:00 PM
Good work.

Looks like tomorrow for the suspension now. My mate is a kiteboarder and the weather was right last night :)
Tonight it looks like I'll be working.

On another note I'm seriously tempted to increase my debt with a Brembo GT 4 pot calliper set - second hand from a UK forum.

I think they may have been off the car for a while:
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They're from a Seat Leon Cupra R
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 15, 2011, 02:17:49 PM
Did the Cupra R's come with Brembos stock?  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 15, 2011, 02:27:32 PM
Yep!
Quote from: Fizz on March 15, 2011, 02:17:49 PM
Did the Cupra R's come with Brembos stock?  :o

Yep! So they should be properly sorted for the Octavia/Mk4 master cylinder :)
323mm Discs.
Some big brakes fit but aren't suited because the stock master cylinder is too small.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 15, 2011, 02:27:28 PM
Nice! Rob you quickly running out of things left 2 do on the Octy :p
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on March 15, 2011, 02:24:04 PM
Quote from: Fizz on March 15, 2011, 02:27:28 PM
Nice! Rob you quickly running out of things left 2 do on the Octy :p

Cough K04 cough
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 15, 2011, 02:48:11 PM
Quote from: Fizz on March 15, 2011, 02:27:28 PM
Nice! Rob you quickly running out of things left 2 do on the Octy :p
Only the expensive stuff left.

Exhaust
LSD
Full leather interior
Engine bay cleanup (lots of time and no real point but I like the idea)

Quote from: HaNs on March 15, 2011, 02:24:04 PM
Cough K04 cough

Oh yes and a turbo upgrade.

Then after that it gets really silly - stroker kits and engine rebuilds :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on March 15, 2011, 07:36:43 PM
Had the RS4 factory DRL's enabled today (Daytime Driving Lights).
No flash bling bling LED's i'm afraid, but very effective in making it stand out in daytime conditions.
Note: These are not the headlights, or fog, but specific lights for daytime driving. Mine needed VAGCOM to enable.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: qta4 on March 15, 2011, 07:45:08 PM
So these lights are not normally illuminated at all?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on March 15, 2011, 08:11:41 PM
Quote from: qta4 on March 15, 2011, 07:45:08 PM
So these lights are not normally illuminated at all?

Nope. Doesnt operate when you use headlights, fog, full beam, etc.
You need to enable via VAG, or some have a DRL switch on the dash next to the headlight dial (mine doesnt, as it has a exit light timer in its place).
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: qta4 on March 15, 2011, 08:09:48 PM
That seems excessive on Audis part, providing a feature that 99% of owners would never know about.
I suppose its because of different markets requirements, good on you.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on March 15, 2011, 10:41:40 PM
Removed the broken glovebox... now to pull it apart and hopefully fix it, without breaking it further...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on March 15, 2011, 10:42:48 PM
^ Do you know how to switch the key barrels out of the handles per chance?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on March 15, 2011, 10:54:57 PM
Quote from: The Truth on March 15, 2011, 10:42:48 PM
^ Do you know how to switch the key barrels out of the handles per chance?

I don't, but the legend who made this site does: http://www.pocketrocket.ca/glove_box.html

Some handy how to's on there!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Angle on March 15, 2011, 11:14:40 PM
Quote from: qta4 on March 15, 2011, 08:09:48 PM
That seems excessive on Audis part, providing a feature that 99% of owners would never know about.
I suppose its because of different markets requirements, good on you.



I think you'll find most countries require DRL's
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on March 15, 2011, 11:12:07 PM
Quote from: beeker on March 15, 2011, 07:36:43 PM
Had the RS4 factory DRL's enabled today (Daytime Driving Lights).
No flash bling bling LED's i'm afraid, but very effective in making it stand out in daytime conditions.
Note: These are not the headlights, or fog, but specific lights for daytime driving. Mine needed VAGCOM to enable.

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Is that what the Mk6 Golfs have? They all seem to drive around with the two lights closes to the grill on all the time, looks quite menacing
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on March 16, 2011, 08:03:08 AM
Quote from: rambo_005 on March 15, 2011, 10:54:57 PM
I don't, but the legend who made this site does: http://www.pocketrocket.ca/glove_box.html

Some handy how to's on there!

great site, thanks!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 16, 2011, 09:41:50 AM
Bling fuel lines
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Finally...
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Got a bit of a problem with my top nuts loosening so I'm going to nip down to the local garage and ask him nicely to tighten them with the rattle gun. :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Y0RKI on March 16, 2011, 11:01:22 AM
And the prize for the most active forum member to be working on his car almost everyday (or so it seems) goes to.....

*DRUM ROLL*

Rob Clubley!  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 16, 2011, 11:01:16 AM
I just talk about it the most :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 16, 2011, 11:12:56 AM
good stuff Rob, did the garage tighten the nuts 4 u?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 16, 2011, 11:55:57 AM
Just popped down and got both tightened up with the rattle gun. They stayed put in a quick test drive.
It's pretty firm, much flatter on acceleration and cornering.
Still need to tune the ride height and level, then get a cert.

And have a proper test run :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on March 16, 2011, 11:29:21 PM
got wheels done black while i wait for my spacers to get my new rims on...

also lowered it slightly :P

Low quality image does it no justice
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on March 16, 2011, 11:58:10 PM
nice mate stealthy 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on March 17, 2011, 12:07:48 AM
haha :) black is ok... growing on me. now need cert for coilovers. and getting the spacers asap for the new work rims
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 17, 2011, 12:46:42 AM
That looks great, some nice touches there. I'm liking the pinstripe and GTI rims in black too- can't wait to see the new rims tho! You should also post in mk3 owners too
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on March 17, 2011, 02:07:05 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on March 16, 2011, 11:55:57 AM
Just popped down and got both tightened up with the rattle gun. They stayed put in a quick test drive.
It's pretty firm, much flatter on acceleration and cornering.
Still need to tune the ride height and level, then get a cert.

And have a proper test run :)
Cool, so Rob, summary report on the VMaxx coilovers please - Do you recommend them for fast road use? comfortable and firm?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 19, 2011, 10:14:05 AM
Haven't had a chance for a proper drive to form a real impression yet.
Will report in due course :D

Initial impressions - mostly driving at 50ish on normal roads. The feel on cornering is excellent, much more direct steering and really level cornering. But the tradeoff is a bit of a bumpy ride. Need to sort the height properly yet though. Needs a bit more low.

I'm still pondering those brakes :) I suspect the included lines are not NZ legal though. They're apparently the standard Cupra R braided lines.

From what I can find braided lines are legal if they meet certain standards but they must have crimped ends and these don't look like they have?

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 19, 2011, 10:36:57 AM
i think you'll need to certify too if i'm not mistaken- so you could kill two birds with one stone when you do coilovers? (cert them that is)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 19, 2011, 10:37:47 AM
Yes brake upgrades definitely need a cert.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 19, 2011, 10:40:09 AM
would you leave them red or go Skoda green? I like the green, sets them apart...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 19, 2011, 10:40:39 AM
I'm thinking green :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 19, 2011, 10:48:33 AM
awesome 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 19, 2011, 10:54:21 AM
I've almost decided to buy them :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 19, 2011, 10:59:08 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on March 19, 2011, 10:14:05 AM
Haven't had a chance for a proper drive to form a real impression yet.
Will report in due course :D

Initial impressions - mostly driving at 50ish on normal roads. The feel on cornering is excellent, much more direct steering and really level cornering. But the tradeoff is a bit of a bumpy ride. Need to sort the height properly yet though. Needs a bit more low.

I'm still pondering those brakes :) I suspect the included lines are not NZ legal though. They're apparently the standard Cupra R braided lines.

From what I can find braided lines are legal if they meet certain standards but they must have crimped ends and these don't look like they have?

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5140%2F5526706129_00bc02a165_b.jpg&hash=e2a2c6250cae448ba2cb7847d10b6c5511da5f1c)

It doesnt cost much to have brake hoses made
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on March 19, 2011, 06:37:18 PM
Gave her a nice shine:
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 19, 2011, 06:36:31 PM
New indicator bulbs:

Before
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After
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I hadn't noticed they were losing their coating but when I looked today they lit up half orange half white!
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on March 19, 2011, 06:37:01 PM
Quote from: snowwilliam on March 19, 2011, 06:37:18 PM
Gave her a nice shine:
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Looks really nice and simple from the front! Where's the photo taken? Looks like a mecca day!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 19, 2011, 06:40:05 PM
Oh and I also stuck some Loctite on my shiny Compbrake top mounts and marked them (to see if they are turning) because they keep working loose and it worries me somewhat!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on March 19, 2011, 08:05:19 PM
Drove it.

Left Rotorua at 8.15 this morning, and got back at 7.30 this evening ......... via Palmerston North and Wanganui.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on March 19, 2011, 08:07:06 PM
Had it towed. By a TOYOTA!

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on March 19, 2011, 08:10:19 PM
Quote from: charles on March 19, 2011, 08:07:06 PM
Had it towed. By a TOYOTA!


?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on March 19, 2011, 08:18:08 PM
Looking for the pipe system that connects the radiator to the reservoir. Part # 1H0 121 101 Q.

Cheers
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on March 19, 2011, 08:49:01 PM
Quote from: xring on March 19, 2011, 08:05:19 PM
Drove it.

Left Rotorua at 8.15 this morning, and got back at 7.30 this evening ......... via Palmerston North and Wanganui.

Would I have heard you this afternoon in Bell Street, Wanganui?

My mate said a Silver Bora shot past - I only heard the noise 8)

How's the car going? All niggles sorted? Next time you are in town I'll have to enable some extra features for you...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on March 19, 2011, 09:12:50 PM
Quote from: charles on March 19, 2011, 08:07:06 PM
Had it towed. By a TOYOTA!

Join the club, Had to get the A6 towed from the shops, key stuck in the igntion, wont turn. Tryed to fix it for about an hour, then the fun police turned up thinking im trying to steal it :P. Have to have a better look at it tomorrow
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on March 19, 2011, 11:12:59 PM
Maybe  ::)

I was in the region of Bell Street at one stage this afternoon. My mother lives in Quinlan Court, so whenever I am down that way I drop in for an hour or two.

Yes, the niggles are all fixed ..... at Buy Right Cars expense. They were insisting that I claim for the 'fixes' under my mechanical warranty. Even when I pointed out that it would be fraud to do so, as the problems were there when I purchased the car, they still insisted that I claim on the warranty. However when I mentioned that I had spoken with the MVDT, I suddenly had authorization to get the work done at their expense. On Sunday two weeks ago, I sent them an email saying that I had now owned the car for almost three months and I had not received the second key. Told them to authorize the local VW outfit to provide a new one. Got an email back within 30 minutes. Surprise, surprise ...... the key had arrived from Japan on Friday afternoon. I received it by courier the following Tuesday.

It is a nice car, but I do miss the R32.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on March 20, 2011, 06:05:00 AM
brought a 2 door mk2... :) very very low. pics to come
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on March 20, 2011, 08:41:53 AM
Quote from: brookfromhamilton on March 16, 2011, 11:29:21 PM
got wheels done black while i wait for my spacers to get my new rims on...

also lowered it slightly :P

Low quality image does it no justice

Did you get those painted or powdercoated? I've been wondering how my GTI rims would look in black on my car, not sure since its silver. Could go the silver/black thing..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Angle on March 20, 2011, 08:52:23 AM
Quote from: brookfromhamilton on March 20, 2011, 06:05:00 AM
brought a 2 door mk2... :) very very low. pics to come

Congrats!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on March 20, 2011, 11:41:26 AM
Pulled out ignition switch, pretty easy job to do, took about 20 mins, Pulled it apart, found a piece of plastic lodged in there, stopping the key from turning. Have to get a new one tomrrow. The joy of owning a 14 year old Audi :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on March 20, 2011, 01:33:47 PM
Just a teaser of this mornings work.....  ;D :P

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Thomas on March 20, 2011, 01:33:29 PM
Quote from: coons on March 20, 2011, 01:33:47 PM
Just a teaser of this mornings work.....  ;D :P

Looking good coons!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 20, 2011, 01:46:09 PM
I would love to drop mine that much. Looks awesome. But it'd never get out of the drive!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on March 20, 2011, 01:50:42 PM
got this done on the car on Friday (RS4 MOD: Aerowipers)

http://audisrs.com/about20142.html&highlight=&sid=059f265da67090ec4a346bb566f5d951

plus a new engine tray (our old driveway had slowly given the old one a going over) and new right hand IC pipe (old drive slowly scraping away at pipe once it had eaten away at that part of the engine tray!)

back to nice even power and no crazy sounds screaming out at full boost!

(driveway was replaced and relaid a few months ago)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on March 20, 2011, 02:39:42 PM
Quote from: weta.worker on March 20, 2011, 01:50:42 PM
got this done on the car on Friday (RS4 MOD: Aerowipers)

http://audisrs.com/about20142.html&highlight=&sid=059f265da67090ec4a346bb566f5d951

plus a new engine tray (our old driveway had slowly given the old one a going over) and new right hand IC pipe (old drive slowly scraping away at pipe once it had eaten away at that part of the engine tray!)

back to nice even power and no crazy sounds screaming out at full boost!

(driveway was replaced and relaid a few months ago)

Thats what my B5 RS4 needed. The last couple of years had be hating the wipers!
Dreaded wiper shudder.

Also had a new engine under tray fitted to my B5 also.
At one service, it just wasnt there anymore.... who knows when that come off....


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on March 20, 2011, 09:09:45 PM
Stunning pic Coonsy  8) I love how the gold of the spokes works with the red callipers and good to see you got the SSR original centre caps all sorted now too.

Bring on the nationals, I think we will have to have a face to face park up  8)

Quote from: coons on March 20, 2011, 01:33:47 PM
Just a teaser of this mornings work.....  ;D :P

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5014%2F5540479455_29957f1a01_b.jpg&hash=b8cedea58925636b082c76018abcc0c7e9a79620)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 20, 2011, 09:28:58 PM
Awesome Sam, that looks phat. Cat Eye Scraper!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 20, 2011, 09:30:21 PM
Stripped it down to find #1 big end bearing in the bottom of the sump in liquid metal form
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blackbetty on March 20, 2011, 09:42:02 PM
got mine nice and dirty >:D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3R78SiTcDw

thanks to the guys at MG car club for inviting me along  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on March 20, 2011, 09:50:43 PM
took the 16 y.o. for his first taste of driving on the road, SH 17 through Dairy Flat from the top of Albany Hill to the Silverdale exits roundabout and back, apologies to anyone we held up, it was a bit of a stretch for the boy, but he did well
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on March 20, 2011, 11:10:28 PM
Quote from: Omes on March 20, 2011, 09:09:45 PM
Stunning pic Coonsy  8) I love how the gold of the spokes works with the red callipers and good to see you got the SSR original centre caps all sorted now too.

Bring on the nationals, I think we will have to have a face to face park up  8)

Hell yeah, reckon you've got the best VR6 on VASK and Sam has the best GTI  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on March 20, 2011, 11:23:08 PM
Cheers all...  8)
Another teaser shot of the garage and car in an utter mess as I was modifying under the guards to fit the wheels in there!
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Quote from: Omes on March 20, 2011, 09:09:45 PM


Bring on the nationals, I think we will have to have a face to face park up  8)


Haha hard out man!! Nat's are going to be awesome
Your SSR contact found me those centers - the originals that came on the reverse mesh wheel

Drove it around this afternoon, and I can't get over the ride.. it is seriously amazing. I thought it was good before (Bilstein setup) but going to the H&R coilover kit is like night and day, not harsh or bumpy at all. It's firm, but forgiving, more flat, less bouncy, and less wollowy - kind of hard to explain really
All I'll say is I'm glad I decided to shell out a little bit more and go for one of the best rather than settle for something I wouldn't be happy with

I'll get some good pictures up here later in the week once it beds in and I am happy with the stance
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 21, 2011, 09:09:18 AM
Needs more lows at the front

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 21, 2011, 09:13:40 AM
*sigh* getting smoke coming out of the aircon vents.. time to get the dash out  :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on March 21, 2011, 05:56:11 PM
Quote from: slowmo on March 21, 2011, 09:13:40 AM
*sigh* getting smoke coming out of the aircon vents.. time to get the dash out  :'(

OHH !!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 21, 2011, 06:11:16 PM
it's a good thing my mechanical warranty hasn't expired yet. but still... excess to pay :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on March 21, 2011, 09:20:12 PM
Took it for a nice 100km round trip to see a mate that's back from Aussie for a week... Open road driving from stone cold and here's what it turned out:

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First pic was taken about 10km out from the destination, second pic after I pulled up in his driveway :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on March 21, 2011, 10:52:33 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on March 19, 2011, 06:37:01 PM
Looks really nice and simple from the front! Where's the photo taken? Looks like a mecca day!!!

Top of the Lindis Pass. A quick 5-10 Minute drive from home.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 24, 2011, 02:45:29 PM
Wound the front down a bit on the coilovers

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on March 24, 2011, 08:57:32 PM
Surely you could go more than that Rob? I find that the coilovers don't compress as much as a conventional spring setup. As in, when the car is loaded, the ride height barely changes from where it was when it was empty, meaning you can get it sitting nice, and not have to worry about it starting to scrape on the guards when you get a few people on board.

My findings anyway?  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on March 24, 2011, 09:00:15 PM
Rob, how is the comfort like on coil overs? seriously considering vmaxx coil overs for my GTI... main aim of comfort with sporty handling.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 24, 2011, 09:14:21 PM
I'm going to try it a bit lower. I wanted to drive it a bit before I tried it lower further in case it settled once I got it out of the garage.
Plus I need to take the wheels off to wind it any further :D

Comfort wise it's pretty good. Much firmer than stock but not crashy over bumps.
There's a lot less roll on corners.
Bear in mind I have 18" wheels, poly bushes all round and solid metal top mounts instead of the usual rubber bump stops on the front.

At first I was a bit worried as it was pretty jiggly and was wobbling my love handles over the bumps in 50k zones :D
But after 50ks or so it seemed to settle in a bit and is a lot better now.
Winding it lower also takes some tension out of the springs making it a little more forgiving.
Still haven't been for a really good run yet.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anmaurer on March 25, 2011, 01:28:36 PM
Coons with the new setup, needs winding down  >:D

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on March 26, 2011, 12:17:28 AM
Replaced the rocker gasket cover on the mk2, and painted the rocker cover and timing belt cover while i was there :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Angle on March 26, 2011, 09:53:37 AM
Awesome! How did you do the fade?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on March 26, 2011, 12:38:19 PM
That is cool  8) good work.
Quote from: brookfromhamilton on March 26, 2011, 12:17:28 AM
Replaced the rocker gasket cover on the mk2, and painted the rocker cover and timing belt cover while i was there :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on March 26, 2011, 01:16:55 PM
came out better than i had expected, fade took ages. Just used spray paint and did it i guess? haha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 26, 2011, 01:20:26 PM
That is cool.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on March 26, 2011, 03:43:45 PM
did some grill customization today...now you see a intercooler and then you don't...

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on March 26, 2011, 04:10:49 PM
That is cool!! Well done!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 26, 2011, 05:15:33 PM
Nice work - very tidy.

I wound my coilovers down by another cm or so all round. Can still get in and out of the drive so that's a win.

The lower I make it the more comfortable the ride gets :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on March 26, 2011, 05:27:03 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on March 26, 2011, 05:15:33 PM

I wound my coilovers down by another cm or so all round. Can still get in and out of the drive so that's a win.

The lower I make it the more comfortable the ride gets :D

Does that mean that it will bottom out literally, on a bad bump?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 26, 2011, 07:33:09 PM
It isn't stupidly low.
I've been in and out of a few car parks and kerbs today with horribly scraped ramps and mine didn't bottom out, which is encouraging.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 26, 2011, 08:30:49 PM
Drove it to a friends place, and snapped this pic with his cars:
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Sorry about the rubbish quality, only had my mobile at the time.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 28, 2011, 08:23:54 AM
This is as low as it's going I think :)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5302%2F5564818905_817f60fee2_b.jpg&hash=67d7493265f236691048ec82e735c5d524393b4d)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on March 28, 2011, 10:04:44 AM
Rob - it looks awesome. It's interesting you say that it gets more comfortable as it gets lower - vmaxx?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 28, 2011, 10:10:34 AM
Yes - winding it higher compresses the spring more making the ride firmer.
I didn't think it was that much lower than stock but compared to this one from 5 years ago...

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 28, 2011, 11:09:00 AM
Quote from: polo_GTI on March 28, 2011, 10:04:44 AM
Rob - it looks awesome.

Agreed, good job!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 95 Vento CLi on March 28, 2011, 05:22:24 PM
Took the mk3 down to tokoroa for a cert, Passed... LIKE A BOSS.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on March 28, 2011, 07:24:13 PM
Washed it, lowered the back a tad more, then drove it around today for the first time in ages. Lovin' it  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on March 28, 2011, 07:58:02 PM
Put the lemon on the back of a transporter....
Speed sensor failure, no startee..... :(

They can bring it back with an extra 20wkw for the trouble!
I joke you not.

PS. As soon as the tech got out of the car he goes "i bet its the speed sensor, they all do it...." and guess what, it was.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Albacol on March 28, 2011, 08:32:48 PM
Oh no ! It looked like a nice motor as well, must be teething problems. At least its Silver Service approved so you can sit back and enjoy them fixing it for you.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on March 28, 2011, 09:34:41 PM
it even looks awesome on the back of a truck!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on March 29, 2011, 06:14:24 AM
Quote from: weta.worker on March 28, 2011, 09:34:41 PM
it even looks awesome on the back of a truck!

Very good MPG!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 29, 2011, 08:51:55 PM
Installed some white lights in the trunk so that I can actually find stuff at night. I used a pin switch and wired it so that they will turn on without the key in and when the trunk is open, basically like a interior dome light. Now it looks something like this:
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Pity the photo doesn't show the brightness, it's much brighter in person.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on March 29, 2011, 10:06:56 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on March 28, 2011, 08:23:54 AM
This is as low as it's going I think :)

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Ever thought of those Cupra lip on the bottom of the bumper?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 29, 2011, 10:14:11 PM
i'd be in for it if you are rob?!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 30, 2011, 07:17:55 AM
Quote from: DubMan on March 29, 2011, 10:06:56 PM
Ever thought of those Cupra lip on the bottom of the bumper?

Yes many times - but I'm not sure it'd last long.

My bumper looks like this already from standard ride height:
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on March 30, 2011, 07:55:47 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on March 30, 2011, 07:17:55 AM
Yes many times - but I'm not sure it'd last long.

My bumper looks like this already from standard ride height:
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well the evidence speaks for itself then ......some paint missing there I'm afraid!  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on March 30, 2011, 07:58:08 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on March 30, 2011, 07:17:55 AM
Yes many times - but I'm not sure it'd last long.

My bumper looks like this already from standard ride height:
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cut and polish will sort it in no time
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on March 30, 2011, 09:31:28 PM
got the passenger seat of my passat leathers ready to go in. now just the drivers seat and they will go in and on saturday get the backs sorted. Thanks to captncrash for such great examples, not a mark! will post pics tomorrow showing what iv done cause i forgot to take the camera to work today :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on March 30, 2011, 09:42:52 PM
Quote from: gtimanik on March 30, 2011, 09:31:28 PM
got the passenger seat of my passat leathers ready to go in. now just the drivers seat and they will go in and on saturday get the backs sorted. Thanks to captncrash for such great examples, not a mark! will post pics tomorrow showing what iv done cause i forgot to take the camera to work today :(

Which way are you modifying them? Have you seen this: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2827431
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on March 30, 2011, 10:15:54 PM
took the leather and foam off the passat frames, put them on the orignal mk2 frames and welded on the passat's lumbar supports onto the mk2 frames. also changed the springs over. so now ill have 3 door passat leathers that have the foldy thingy lever
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on March 30, 2011, 10:16:27 PM
if that makes sense. ill post photos when i do the drivers side.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 31, 2011, 10:01:22 AM
Changed the brake pads on the wife's Mazda last night. Whoops:

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on March 31, 2011, 10:54:10 AM
yikes!  not much 'pad' left on that!

I must say Rob, I think you pretty much take over this thread  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 31, 2011, 10:56:30 AM
Just wait until next month when the wife goes to the UK for 3 weeks :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on March 31, 2011, 08:39:06 PM
Wowzers! ....now that's a weight saving scheme......loose the brakes ...lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on March 31, 2011, 10:09:24 PM
Drove to work today and blew out the tyre on a 80kmph road so changed the tyre and got to work late. got 2 new tyres and a alignment for $130 but then at 5 when i was about to go pick her up the guy rang and said that they cant start the alignment cause the wheel bearings at the back are loose. so hes going to go over that and hopefully get the car back tomorrow. on a high note. worked on the gt leathers tonight got the drivers seat upholstered and springs swapped and both donor and original backs strippped just need the back frame welded then i can start on the back seats. im determined to make the backs work!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on March 31, 2011, 10:25:31 PM
sold the vr6 not today but last friday...sad day but hey time goes on... (now just cruising in my e30)  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on March 31, 2011, 10:28:01 PM
Quote from: gtimanik on March 31, 2011, 10:09:24 PM
Drove to work today and blew out the tyre on a 80kmph road so changed the tyre and got to work late. got 2 new tyres and a alignment for $130 but then at 5 when i was about to go pick her up the guy rang and said that they cant start the alignment cause the wheel bearings at the back are loose. so hes going to go over that and hopefully get the car back tomorrow. on a high note. worked on the gt leathers tonight got the drivers seat upholstered and springs swapped and both donor and original backs strippped just need the back frame welded then i can start on the back seats. im determined to make the backs work!

Post some pics if you can. I'm doing the same thing now, interested to see what you do with the rears.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on March 31, 2011, 10:39:20 PM
Quote from: KARTS on March 31, 2011, 10:28:01 PM
Post some pics if you can. I'm doing the same thing now, interested to see what you do with the rears.

yea im interested to see what i do with the rears too lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on April 01, 2011, 12:17:21 AM
picked it up from the panelbeaters 8) (thanks Arno + Action PB)

had door resprayed (faded paint)
resprayed front bumper and fitted euro lip
fitted Zender rear spoiler, but i'm thinking i should have gone black... ???

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on April 01, 2011, 08:28:18 AM
Awesome Ash!   I like the Red spoiler it may grow on you!   >:D
nice job by Arno too.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on April 01, 2011, 08:54:30 AM
nice job, I like the colour/wheel combo
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on April 01, 2011, 09:35:09 AM
Quote from: the phantom on April 01, 2011, 08:54:30 AM
nice job, I like the colour/wheel combo

Agreed, those two colours together are stunning!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on April 01, 2011, 10:54:09 AM
looking poon man  8) bring her down to the next meet yeah?

Arno and the team there are good, I'll be getting the mk2 booked in there sometime soon for a full-on glass out respray... watch this space  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on April 01, 2011, 07:11:09 PM
primo!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on April 01, 2011, 07:23:59 PM
Yeah it was a pleasure working on Poonmobile's Mk3 and it turned out real nice, Red or gloss black for the spolier but i think the red works well as there aint many out there colour coded and not alot of the Votex spoilers either...... ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 01, 2011, 09:08:34 PM
Got a depressing call from the tyre shop. the alignment went all to plan and it was nice and true but then as they took it off the align table and turned the wheel and one of the seals blew out spewing oil everywhere this is becoming an uphill battle. got the drivers seat welded. going to upholster it tonight then upload all the photos of welding and upholstering

photo 1 was the tyre that blew up
photo 2 3 and 4 is of the lumbar supports that i welded onto the mk2 frames
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on April 01, 2011, 10:39:41 PM
found these in the mail box yesterday.........

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don't like the red as a colour but there might be a exception ....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on April 01, 2011, 10:58:56 PM
Oh yeah sik as mate!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 03, 2011, 10:04:30 PM
Uploading photos. Here is some more

photo 1 is the passat frame that i cut the lumbar supports off.
photo 2 and 3 is the welds painted with welnox to stop it welding
photo 4 is the finished seat back before its assembled
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 03, 2011, 10:05:02 PM
Finished seat in the garage waiting on car
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on April 04, 2011, 07:32:23 AM
Respect on the seat mods!
I have picked up my 9A donk up off JC now and getting ready to mount it on my engine stand and tear it down and fit the KR cams and whatever fuel system I choose to run with. K-jet, carbys, megasquirt?
Its all up to what a certain other vasker decides what he wants so I get whats left over.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on April 04, 2011, 07:33:27 AM
blue 20v: those Calipers are HOT!
gtimanik: Good work on the seat it looks mint.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on April 04, 2011, 01:33:48 PM
Certed  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 04, 2011, 01:41:35 PM
Quote from: coons on April 04, 2011, 01:33:48 PM
Certed  8)

Cool - was it a simple process? What's the cost? Need to get mine done.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on April 04, 2011, 03:33:50 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on April 04, 2011, 01:41:35 PM
Cool - was it a simple process? What's the cost? Need to get mine done.
$460 standard cost
Took it too him, he got in and we went for a drive around his complex, he did some full lock turns etc, took it through over some drainage grates (like a big pot hole) and my front bumper bottomed out both times... I just cringed  :-\
Then out on the road, we went for a quick spin round the block, he did some brake tests from 80km, around a round about, over some more bumps etc.
Put it on the hoist, checked all four corners, took off a back wheel to check the spacers and the lug bolts, and that was pretty much it.
He just said raise the back about 5mm or get a longer helper spring or something because they arn't quite captive.
He checked my wheels and tyres too, suposedly you can't have a 205/45/16 on a 8" rim, but you can have a 205/40/16 on a 8" rim...
Which doesn't make much sense, so he just wrote down that my rims were 7.5"
He was a good dude
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on April 04, 2011, 03:46:15 PM
Did you take it to Freelance out in Hendo?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on April 04, 2011, 04:00:55 PM
Nah ended up going to Frasor Cars over in Beach Haven. The Henderson guy was moving shops or something and wasn't able to fit me in
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on April 04, 2011, 04:25:59 PM
Oh sweet, that Freelance guy builds some pretty cool hot rods, had a good peruse of the garage while he was driving mine around the block and over pot holes!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on April 04, 2011, 08:09:32 PM
I made some smoke from the rubber bits!   :-X
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 04, 2011, 09:12:00 PM
cheers guys going to put them in tomorrow night so should take some photos
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: pooek9 on April 04, 2011, 10:33:21 PM
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thought I'd see what the works looked like on the wagon...Nah..
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So much better suited to the golf
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Super bad swirl marks etc.
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after about a 10 hr cleaning/polishing with some Adams polishes, much better. I only gave it a real quick hand polish and wax as it was far to late in the night to try and use the random orbital polisher. I 'm pretty pleased with what has been achieved, as I would say that 75% of the swirl marks have gone from the car and would recommend the stuff. Next to do item is some coilovers on the mk5. I managed to get some really cheap coilovers, so they got the nod instead of a set of springs (which would have been the cheapest and  less hassle)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 05, 2011, 04:09:58 PM
Just received a box full of brakes :D
Less than 4 days Lincolnshire to Tawa over a weekend! DHL do not mess around.
$143 duty and fees.
I'm leaning towards keeping them red now and painting the rears red. I do like the Skoda green but I'm struggling to get the right colour for a reasonable price, and keeping the original Brembo finish seems sensible.
323mm vented discs are heavy!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on April 05, 2011, 04:55:04 PM
Removed tar paper! Fun times.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 06, 2011, 09:50:47 PM
got the 2nd hand rack in and cars off to alignment tomorrow then back to driving it yay. driving a 3ltr hilux its just too heavy
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on April 07, 2011, 05:29:31 PM
Well not today, but over the last few days:


Replaced power steering hoses; discovered increasingly annoying misfire was caused by Bosch plug; degreased and pressure cleaned engine; replaced boot lining; engine and cooling flush; dicovered why drivers door won't lock, rod from key barrel to lock rusted through(!!!), waiting on part; also discovered reverse lights not working - is this a warrant fail item??


Can't wait to have her fully legal again!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on April 07, 2011, 09:14:44 PM
Quotealso discovered reverse lights not working - is this a warrant fail item??

Yes.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 08, 2011, 08:00:31 AM
Quote from: Pristle on April 07, 2011, 05:29:31 PM
discovered reverse lights not working - is this a warrant fail item??



Depends on the age of the car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BCH on April 08, 2011, 09:11:12 AM
my Mk2's been through 2 warrants without reverse lights working no trouble.
Reversing in the dark though 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on April 08, 2011, 01:02:59 PM
I've never been failed for no reverse lights. Reversing in the dark - keep the brake pedal just off the brake light switch :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on April 08, 2011, 03:58:13 PM
Was driving around and had a guy in a new yellow Fiat 500 pull up next to me at the lights and said "Beautiful car mate."  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on April 08, 2011, 05:03:40 PM
QuoteI've never been failed for no reverse lights

Weird, I'm looking at two WOF sheets, one for the Mk1 has a box that says reverse lights,
the other for the MkVI dosen't have a box for it, so who knows  ???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BCH on April 08, 2011, 05:53:08 PM
Quote from: deedub on April 08, 2011, 01:02:59 PM
I've never been failed for no reverse lights. Reversing in the dark - keep the brake pedal just off the brake light switch :P

bit tricky when your riding the clutch. Could try the heel/toe business but would almost certainly crash then haha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on April 09, 2011, 12:44:04 AM
Quote from: BCH on April 08, 2011, 05:53:08 PM
bit tricky when your riding the clutch. Could try the heel/toe business but would almost certainly crash then haha

When you have a kombi which doesn't idle by itself when cold and has no reverse lights you get really good at heel/toe ... and is it just me or do VWs tend to have very tall reverse gearing? I swear you can go faster in reverse than you can in first!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 09, 2011, 07:15:21 AM
Quote from: wgtngti on April 08, 2011, 05:03:40 PM
Weird, I'm looking at two WOF sheets, one for the Mk1 has a box that says reverse lights,
the other for the MkVI dosen't have a box for it, so who knows  ???

I think the car has to be something like pre 1981 to get away with it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on April 09, 2011, 07:27:14 AM
I would have to consult the book but I think if you have the lights they must work, but reverse light is not a requirement for a WOF.

So if the WOF guy doesn't know if you should have reverse lights then he will probably just let it go. If that makes sense.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on April 09, 2011, 11:11:44 AM
My mk2 has never had reverse lights....

Just heal toe it at night  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on April 09, 2011, 02:52:13 PM
put tires on my new Compomotive rims today,they turned up on thursday it was awesome to see them for the first time...
all the effort of sourcing from UK well worth it...

Then had a MASSIVE FAIL on tire sizing..

when i ordered i just looked at the end result of speed calculations and not at fitting wheels under guards.....
so new tires don't fit and thank god the shop will swap for right size...so try again next week...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on April 09, 2011, 03:17:17 PM
Did this to a honda today  :laugh: :laugh:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi725.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww260%2FTbagnz%2FDSC_0004.jpg&hash=1c0798105b59cd069ae4caff93328dfe2f1da2a8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JC on April 09, 2011, 03:23:08 PM
Awesome  8) . Im a fan of the shuttle...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on April 09, 2011, 04:35:25 PM
You've ruined JC's dreams!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on April 09, 2011, 05:16:25 PM
I did nuttin' to the VAG.....went fishin'

Snapper = 11 of which 4 were kept. 1 x 36cm, 2 x 34cm and 1 x 33cm. We set our size limit to 30cm on the boat, we bagged 21 keepres.
Kahawai = 1 x 32cm
1 x 'rat kingi' (which I assumed meant an undersized kingfish), which after a 5 minute to and fro tussle, thankfully unhooked himself. I didn't see him as I was too busy fiddling about with my dodgy reel, but estimates were that he was around 50cm. Not a keeper. I'd not have enjoyed trying to unhook one to throw back.


Back to the VAG tomorrow. I have a voltage leak somewhere. Brand new battery has been dying overnight.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on April 09, 2011, 05:43:20 PM
Last night I destroyed my deep chin spoiler. Two massive cracks at the top.

Backed out of a mates driveway too fast. Not sure if it is weldable/glueable, might give it a go.  :-[

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on April 09, 2011, 05:47:55 PM
Quote from: Number21 on April 09, 2011, 05:43:20 PM
Last night I destroyed my deep chin spoiler. Two massive cracks at the top.

Backed out of a mates driveway too fast. Not sure if it is weldable/glueable, might give it a go.  :-[

Thats what happens to those :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 09, 2011, 06:36:57 PM
Quote from: Number21 on April 09, 2011, 05:43:20 PM
Last night I destroyed my deep chin spoiler. Two massive cracks at the top.

Backed out of a mates driveway too fast. Not sure if it is weldable/glueable, might give it a go.  :-[


Did it to mine ages ago and just plastic welded it on thursday night. if i remember right the plastic was aes
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on April 09, 2011, 07:10:01 PM
Quote from: Number21 on April 09, 2011, 05:43:20 PM
Last night I destroyed my deep chin spoiler. Two massive cracks at the top.

Backed out of a mates driveway too fast. Not sure if it is weldable/glueable, might give it a go.  :-[



It happens man, mine has two eternal cracks (both been fixed at least twice). I just accept that they're there now! With coilovers on the way, and the will to drop them as low as they go I know the cracks will only get worse! just go slow over bumps  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: phil on April 09, 2011, 07:18:42 PM
I spent the day mostly on the end of my new buffer with the Clio... Cut - Polish-Wax...it takes much longer then many people probably think.

I restored the plastic headlight lenses. They had yellowed and the plastic was all pitted and generally in crappy condition. I masked them off, then got busy with the wet and dry 1000,1500, 2000. Then used the buff with a heavy cut pad and cutting paste, then plastic polish. Amazing, they look brand new again !

Gave the Clio an oil change - not the easiest of jobs... French + small car/big engine = everything in hard to reach places !
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Bullseye on April 10, 2011, 07:53:11 PM
Not today but this week,

Tuesday used the S4 in the morning and went to use in the arvo, cranked and cranked with no look of firing. Ended up speaking to Cameron at Brodie European who suggested another starting technique; also did not work so we planned on a tow truck.

Tow arrived Wed morning (side note: Central towing are a great price and have awesome trucks where the complete bed extends to being flat on the ground only 6 inches to drive onto). Tried the car and it started dammit; still threw it on the truck as I didn't want a repeat further a field or at a more inconvenient time.

Cameron had it on the Vagcom and the Crank Sensor showed faults; replaced and she is all sweet  ;D

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on April 10, 2011, 09:47:33 PM
Good to hear it's all sorted. Cameron @ Brodies is a pretty good guy.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on April 11, 2011, 07:29:58 PM
I second that, I take mine to Brodie. He knows I am anal about my cars - and he keeps up.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on April 11, 2011, 08:10:09 PM
Started work tonight on my secret plans for Nationals  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on April 11, 2011, 08:32:48 PM
Quote from: coons on April 11, 2011, 08:10:09 PM
Started work tonight on my secret plans for Nationals  >:D

Sneak peak?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on April 11, 2011, 08:36:38 PM
No way!  :P YGPM though :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on April 12, 2011, 12:42:24 AM
Quote from: VeeDub on April 09, 2011, 07:10:01 PM
It happens man, mine has two eternal cracks (both been fixed at least twice). I just accept that they're there now! With coilovers on the way, and the will to drop them as low as they go I know the cracks will only get worse! just go slow over bumps  8)

I guess you need an everyday lip and a show lip!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on April 12, 2011, 08:55:20 AM
Quote from: deedub on April 12, 2011, 12:42:24 AM
I guess you need an everyday lip and a show lip!

Already got too many lips in my life  :-X
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 12, 2011, 05:42:47 PM
Just installed the Lamin-X

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on April 12, 2011, 05:45:38 PM
Looks awesome now Rob 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on April 12, 2011, 05:50:39 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on April 12, 2011, 05:42:47 PM
Just installed the Lamin-X

Do you do something to your VAG every day!??!?? The headlights look great, well done!  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 12, 2011, 07:06:14 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on April 12, 2011, 05:45:38 PM
Looks awesome now Rob 8)

Thanks :)

Quote from: VeeDub on April 12, 2011, 05:50:39 PM
Do you do something to your VAG every day!??!?? The headlights look great, well done!  8)

I try! Thanks :)


Wife and baby are currently in Singapore heading to the UK for 4 weeks. So I have two lists of jobs to do while they're away - mine and hers. :D

Just swapped the bling fuel lines back to the originals as I got a strong whiff of fuel when I opened the bonnet - don't like that !!

Also removed the baby seat (it rattles!) and went to start diagnosing my amp whistle but it won't do it today.

I went around the back of the car just after starting it and there was a weird exhaust noise - sounded like cowbells in the exhaust. It stopped once the engine warmed up a bit - I assume when it quietens is when it disables the VVT (and pushes in the choke?).
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on April 12, 2011, 10:01:18 PM
word to the wise, Rob, get her list done pronto so you're not falling over to her stuff done at the last minute!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on April 13, 2011, 12:56:25 PM
Failed Passed WOF  :(  :D


Checked all lighting etc before heading down.....one of the r/r 5W globes blew as the guy switched the lights on.....groan. He also determined the rear plate lamps to be too dim    >   Removed scrubbed and cleaned lenses and replaced one bulb.     


And then the bug bear I was concerned with, reverse lights. He says he won't give me a WOF without them.

Miffed I called with NZTA, who checked and referred me to the 'VIRM'  (http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/virm-in-service-certification/docs/gen-4-lighting-v4a2.pdf), if reverse lights have been disabled..... it's a pass. So I've printed it out and will be taking it back with me later. I suspect it's the switch, but with the voltage leak I have somewhere, it may be a wiring issue. > Convinced them.....took 1/2 an hour though


The non electrical item of concern is the r/r external door handle. "It's too hard to open". I think we all know how much fun old VAG handles are.   >  CRC, rubber mallet and allen key......sweet.



All legal and on the road. d'_'b .........the Wingroad is next.......gonna be very poor come month end.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on April 16, 2011, 12:23:05 PM
Got the key stuck in the door  ???

Had to take out the whole lock otherwise couldn't lock the door...
Thank god a mate is a locksmith  8)

Didn't even need him, found a little ring that had broken. ordering the new part, easy fix  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on April 16, 2011, 12:25:57 PM
fitted new wheels......got tyres to fit

they have not been powder coated yet trying to pick a colour

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Angle on April 16, 2011, 12:54:25 PM
The blue they are looks kinda cool - maybe smurf blue!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on April 16, 2011, 12:57:35 PM
Quote from: AngleBox on April 16, 2011, 12:54:25 PM
The blue they are looks kinda cool - maybe smurf blue!

+1
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on April 16, 2011, 01:06:15 PM
Quote from: blue 20v on April 16, 2011, 12:25:57 PM
fitted new wheels......got tyres to fit

They look really good - perfect rims for your car!! Nice work. If it was me, i'd go bright orange. But i'm a pretty bright orange kinda guy.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on April 16, 2011, 01:46:03 PM
Tristan and his mates do enjoy a good road cone.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on April 16, 2011, 01:46:28 PM
Hahahahaha don't know what you're talking about  :police:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nzbidzel on April 16, 2011, 03:54:39 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on April 09, 2011, 03:17:17 PM
Did this to a honda today  :laugh: :laugh:
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that made my day, looks like it wet itself sorry  :laugh: :'( :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on April 16, 2011, 03:59:55 PM
Quote from: nzbidzel on April 16, 2011, 03:54:39 PM
that made my day, looks like it wet itself sorry  :laugh: :'( :laugh:

It's crying because it has stretched tyres which will kill lots of people  :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nzbidzel on April 16, 2011, 04:25:09 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on April 16, 2011, 03:59:55 PM
It's crying because it has stretched tyres which will kill lots of people  :'(

Stretched... those might as well be rubber bands they are that tight to the rim  ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 16, 2011, 04:38:27 PM
Drove it a bit :) That Hastings Taihape road is great :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 16, 2011, 05:26:12 PM
fitted the gt passat leather rear seats to accompany the fronts. not overly happy
and did the single wiper conversion
1st is single wiper
and 2nd is front leathers
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 16, 2011, 05:27:36 PM
1st is passat leather rears
and 2nd is the space between the seats that im not happy with
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 16, 2011, 05:28:34 PM
and the bracket i made up to mount the back of the seats to the floor (quite happy with how that came out!)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: jettamaniac on April 16, 2011, 09:06:40 PM
Got the vento started after I drained the battery yesterday, then took out the headlights, tomorrows mission, joey mod and get the fogs hooked up  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Y0RKI on April 17, 2011, 10:46:14 AM
Quote from: VeeDub on April 09, 2011, 03:17:17 PM
Did this to a honda today  :laugh: :laugh:
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That is down in hamilton is it?
I had a friend of a friend who did exactly the same thing to a white Shuttle too
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on April 17, 2011, 10:51:38 AM
Nah he lives at Piha and is often in Auckland but it's usually on red steelies
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on April 17, 2011, 04:14:10 PM
Went round to Nicks and got some stuff including these:
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Thanks again Nick! :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on April 18, 2011, 08:15:16 AM
After a wash in the morning, spent the rest of the day in the garage polishing, waxing, cleaning door jams and treating rubber seals. Paintwork and seals are now protected and sealed ready 4 winter  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 18, 2011, 08:18:20 AM
Got it dirty :)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on April 18, 2011, 08:21:00 AM
Quote from: Fizz on April 18, 2011, 08:15:16 AM
After a wash in the morning, spent the rest of the day in the garage polishing, waxing, cleaning door jams and treating rubber seals. Paintwork and seals are now protected and sealed ready 4 winter  :)

Hahaha me too! How did you treat the rubbers?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on April 18, 2011, 08:26:41 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on April 18, 2011, 08:21:00 AM
Hahaha me too! How did you treat the rubbers?

I've got this waterproof sealant made from bees wax. really good stuff u can use it on leather as well. unfortunately its a no name brand, the  guy was selling this home made stuff at a stall at the easter show last year. all I can say is that its awesome it protects and shines and lasts a crap load of car washes  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: jasonhuntermk2 on April 18, 2011, 08:57:00 AM
painted took dents out and lowered it !
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on April 18, 2011, 09:12:16 AM
Quote from: Fizz on April 18, 2011, 08:26:41 AM
I've got this waterproof sealant made from bees wax. really good stuff u can use it on leather as well. unfortunately its a no name brand, the  guy was selling this home made stuff at a stall at the easter show last year. all I can say is that its awesome it protects and shines and lasts a crap load of car washes  ;D

Yahobahoba oil or something eh? Black dude with an american accent and a big hat? Ive got some too it is good crap.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on April 18, 2011, 09:56:02 AM
Quote from: BB on April 18, 2011, 09:12:16 AM
Yahobahoba oil or something eh? Black dude with an american accent and a big hat? Ive got some too it is good s**t.
I've seen that guy in the city but nah mine comes from some place up north that makes bee products.
This is what mine is apart from no labels on the tub.
http://duzz-allbeeswax.co.nz/shopping/pgm-more_information.php?id=1&=SID (http://duzz-allbeeswax.co.nz/shopping/pgm-more_information.php?id=1&=SID)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: adimw on April 18, 2011, 04:13:55 PM
made a video for snowilliam. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccmoG5OyUEk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccmoG5OyUEk)

loving the bass
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on April 18, 2011, 04:32:34 PM
Quote from: adimw on April 18, 2011, 04:13:55 PM
made a video for snowilliam. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccmoG5OyUEk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccmoG5OyUEk)

loving the bass

damn those vibrations would drive me nuts...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on April 18, 2011, 04:34:24 PM
I'm all for loud and GOOD sound, but those rattles and everything vibrating around sound like crap! Do you plan to eliminate all the rattles or are you all about them?

Got ya gangsta panties on alright  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on April 18, 2011, 06:01:51 PM
Not meaning to dis, but how do you like listening to THAT much bass?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Albacol on April 19, 2011, 01:38:53 PM
Got it very warm then gave it an almighty thrashing to clear it out - too many bumbling slow runs, cleared a load of gunk out and working much better now !
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on April 19, 2011, 01:56:40 PM
That bass is dumb.
Young people only.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 20, 2011, 05:19:34 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5310%2F5636450599_2643b0d0d6_b.jpg&hash=23ae0f45a7ceea9d93e15ba0dbfcfe41a075fbfd)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: topherjemo on April 20, 2011, 05:57:37 PM
Put some '97 Mk3 GTI recaro's into my '97 VR6. Had to canabalise the front drivers seat from both the VR6 and the recaro's to get it right as the recaro base was very bent out of shape and I did not realise this until I had put them in.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on April 21, 2011, 12:46:48 PM
Picked up my new wheels from the shop. All repaired and polished face, but damn the bill was big! There is still a small gark, I'm not 100% happy with the job, but they do look nice.

I'm debating whether to get them on the car now or sand back and paint the inside edges.

I've waited a while for these wheels, excited to finally be getting a set on the VR. Big thanks to Barry for helping me out. I'm not sure if there is another Mk3 in NZ with fat fives at the moment, anyone seen one?

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_4da8ZidJIlc/Ta99G6b5wTI/AAAAAAAAAIc/DpxqxUkH6Oc/s800/IMG_1375.JPG)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 21, 2011, 12:58:02 PM
Are they 5x112 or 5x100? You could easily fit adapters behind the 5x112 ones that came on the a8 and a6
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on April 21, 2011, 01:21:50 PM
Quote from: 00basil00 on April 21, 2011, 12:58:02 PM
Are they 5x112 or 5x100? You could easily fit adapters behind the 5x112 ones that came on the a8 and a6

5x112 are a bit more common. These are TT wheels, so the harder to find 5x100. Slightly narrower and perfect offset for a mk3 (unless you want to stance it out!). I had thought about getting some 5x112 ones but I don't really want to have to cert my car at the moment.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on April 21, 2011, 02:09:18 PM
they look mint! Another one of my favourite OEM wheels- good score in 5x100 too! 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on April 21, 2011, 05:13:25 PM
I have been waiting for someone to rock a set of those! They are such a nice, simple rim - can't wait to see them on the car! Love the polished face.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on April 21, 2011, 06:56:24 PM
Cheers guys. Photos don't do the wheels justice- they are sooo shiny. I am wondering what colour to paint the inside edges, originally I thought a darker gunmetal might look, but I'm erring towards the standard silver.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on April 21, 2011, 08:04:54 PM
what colour is your VR again? a dark colour would be best i reckon- even a matt black?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on April 21, 2011, 08:16:40 PM
They look stunning Andrew, so glad you followed them through, will look amazing on your mint Mk3!!

As to painting the inners, it's a toughy. I think dark would look good, gunmetal grey. Silver looks very fresh too though. Get someone to photoshop it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on April 21, 2011, 09:25:02 PM
Silver centres FTW 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 21, 2011, 09:32:01 PM
Color coded centers
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on April 21, 2011, 09:42:10 PM
Its a red Vr6.  Will photoshop over the weekend.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on April 21, 2011, 11:48:55 PM
Quote from: Number21 on April 21, 2011, 09:42:10 PM
Its a red Vr6.  Will photoshop over the weekend.

ahhh my twin!! def go darker colour then, the polished face will really pop and would be a great contrast to the tornado red >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: adimw on April 22, 2011, 11:08:15 AM
Quote from: BB on April 19, 2011, 01:56:40 PM
That bass is dumb.
Young people only.


Congrats on having an opinion. I'm 22 years young and like it loud. (PS; its not young people only). As you say "The world is full of love and fairness."

Quote from: Number21 on April 18, 2011, 06:01:51 PM
Not meaning to dis, but how do you like listening to THAT much bass?

I dunno - just have a fetish for bass as loud as possible. When I had the Pajero it was a lot louder than this..

Quote from: VeeDub on April 18, 2011, 04:34:24 PM
I'm all for loud and GOOD sound, but those rattles and everything vibrating around sound like s**t! Do you plan to eliminate all the rattles or are you all about them?

Got ya gangsta panties on alright

yeah the rattles sound s**t but don't really notice them over the bass.. digi cam cannot really pickup the bass properly either. the gangsta music pounds harder than choir boys haha. (Mind you dubstep goes good too)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 95 Vento CLi on April 22, 2011, 12:26:57 PM
Quote from: adimw on April 22, 2011, 11:08:15 AM

Congrats on having an opinion. I'm 22 years young and like it loud. (PS; its not young people only). As you say "The world is full of love and fairness."

I dunno - just have a fetish for bass as loud as possible. When I had the Pajero it was a lot louder than this..

yeah the rattles sound s**t but don't really notice them over the bass.. digi cam cannot really pickup the bass properly either. the gangsta music pounds harder than choir boys haha. (Mind you dubstep goes good too)

Bro don't worry, I'm 19 and I pump my car to the max, it rattles a little but you cant hear that when your in the car, Dubstep and real Hip hop go damning hard in my car! I think I love bass just about as much as you! hahah  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on April 22, 2011, 04:55:41 PM
Pulled the power unit out ready to go to it's new home....
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02A gearbox awaiting someone to buy it.....
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And thought I would try the Rado wheels on my wee Mk2 TD, lady owned for last 15 years....   :o Look not too bad actually, really didn't like them on the Corrado but look ok on the Mk2.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on April 22, 2011, 05:03:59 PM
Where is the 16v going? You don't piss about do you Barry!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on April 22, 2011, 05:35:56 PM
Quote from: deedub on April 22, 2011, 05:03:59 PM
Where is the 16v going? You don't piss about do you Barry!

Not my place to say yet, it's not 100% but someone has first call on it, one of about 4 people in a queue  ;D

It took me forever as the front was wrapped around it! Will strip panels and parts I want off it tomorrow hopefully.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on April 22, 2011, 06:53:59 PM
woodgrain as well as the wicked rear vision mirror :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on April 22, 2011, 08:16:07 PM
Quote from: brookfromhamilton on April 22, 2011, 06:53:59 PM
woodgrain as well as the wicked rear vision mirror :)

Respect! Love the woodgrain.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on April 22, 2011, 09:52:14 PM
Quote from: M on April 22, 2011, 05:35:56 PM
Not my place to say yet, it's not 100% but someone has first call on it, one of about 4 people in a queue  ;D

It took me forever as the front was wrapped around it! Will strip panels and parts I want off it tomorrow hopefully.


Should have my new car next weekend (Sun) to come by and pick up those  bits.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on April 23, 2011, 03:24:24 PM
Quote from: Vag_Hag on April 22, 2011, 09:52:14 PM

Should have my new car next weekend (Sun) to come by and pick up those  bits.

They are all off and waiting.

Had another productive/destructive day today. Started later at 9:30am and finished at 2:30, so not as much done as I had hoped.

Got the steering rack out, will send away for a check over and re-kit before fitting to race car I think. Also took out the shifter cables and the brake booster. Brake booster wasn't easy as the chassis leg had kinked in making it almost impossible to get off.
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Then moved on to inside, removed front seats probably go in the Mk2 GTD  ;D Might do rears too but not sure yet. Removed dash, heater box, steering column and then pedal box. Good find was the steering column, the one out of my G60 Corrado is adjustable, the 16v one isn't which does away with the sloppy ball assembly.  ;D
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Then I removed the front wing that is slightly kinked but saveable if needed and both front doors.
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Finally off came the rear bumper and the back hatch. All good useable parts for storage.
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All that is left is the 256mm front setup, the disk rear beam and the fuel tank and pump, will remove the rear windows but I am running Poly anyway. Then I will probably cut the rear quarters as repair panels and that will be it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on April 23, 2011, 04:43:05 PM
Can I have that rear vw badge? My jetta needs one. :) I can pay a little......
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on April 23, 2011, 04:50:47 PM
Quote from: BB on April 23, 2011, 04:43:05 PM
Can I have that rear vw badge? My jetta needs one. :) I can pay a little......

Will take it off tomorrow.  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on April 23, 2011, 04:56:11 PM
Damn stripped that puppy quickly
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on April 23, 2011, 05:54:57 PM
VW Platinum Drags, good fun  ;D

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on April 23, 2011, 07:58:15 PM
Lowered another 10mm, all ready for tomorrow ....with a few surprises  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on April 23, 2011, 11:14:50 PM
Thrashed it all day and it didnt skip a beat, good old AGU's

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 24, 2011, 11:28:53 AM
any chance you would part with the master cylinder off the brakes?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on April 24, 2011, 12:40:35 PM
Fitted cheap and nasty seat covers on the front seats (temporary) as the missus refused to go anywhere with me. Turfed old floor mats, deep cleaned carpets and put in new non-OEM carpets. Cleaned and ArmourAll'ed interior. Windows later today. She'll have no excuses now.*

Ditched OEM speakers, which after 26 years still seem to be fairly good nick. Howeverer 10cm on the back shelf don't offer much depth or ability to cope with the newer head deck. I've temporarily put in some 6.5" units harvested from a wrecked 200t. Sounds is better, but need to be fitted better. I only have the drivers, no grilles, so this isn't a final solution as yet.



*She told me this moring it's not just the state of the car that concerns her with the 80GTE, it's more how behave when I'm driving her.....like a kid with a toy. Can't help myself, it's so much fun to drive.


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on April 24, 2011, 01:13:52 PM
It was a great morning at the drag's yesterday. Did get to see a few VASKers here which is always great. :-)
Chris - sounds like you nailed it... I did get into 14s after my 7th run, but had to go due to other commitments after midday.

I heard that for me to get consistent low 14s and even into 13, I need a front mount intercooler and also some semi slicks.

I would have been super happy if I got into mid to low 14s, but I think I do need more practise and cooler temp for my side mount - it was getting heat soaked just waiting at the cue.

Overall, people were friendly and gave me great comments about my little Polo. Great thing is by the time I got home, I did 10km/litres. VAGCOM = no fault codes.

Andy - hope that light was just by a sensor error, your car was awesome!! Hope you got the tyre pressure gauge back. Didn't know lower pressure was better!

Chris - lovely car, really would have loved to go against each other, but sorry I bailed!

Hennie - no wonder they made mistake handing us wrong time slip - we do look a like from the front.

I will put up some videos and photos.  :laugh:


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 24, 2011, 04:11:04 PM
Painted the rear callipers - no more green brakes :(

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on April 24, 2011, 06:38:47 PM
 :'( I liked the green...but brembo is cool 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 24, 2011, 06:49:12 PM
Yeah I was going to paint the fronts green but it was just too much mucking about in the end :) Red is easy.
The whole car's red and black so they fit well with the general theme.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on April 24, 2011, 09:08:29 PM
Some videos from yesterday at the drags - sorry mainly my car vs others only.
Youtube - search 'VW VASK REVO'
:laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on April 24, 2011, 11:51:14 PM
all nighter last night for 4 of us, ready for nats.

adjusties out of mk3 into the mk2. wheels painted and on. purple pinstripe grill and a few other tasteful mods :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on April 24, 2011, 11:56:24 PM
couple more pics
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 25, 2011, 12:04:28 AM
holy sh*t that is perfect!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Lomax on April 25, 2011, 12:41:25 AM
trashed the Audi yesterday on Puke, good fun. Finally i know how much better it performs with the manual, i was even able to pass some cars on the straights :D

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 25, 2011, 07:58:41 PM
Started stripping the s6, engine and box are out, will pull the dash tomorrow and remove the loom and ecu
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on April 25, 2011, 08:16:27 PM
What's it going in mate?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 25, 2011, 08:21:49 PM
typ85 90 quattro
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Albacol on April 26, 2011, 11:32:52 AM
Full clean, claybar, deswirl, polish and seal on the RS4. Quite shiny and smooth now.  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on April 26, 2011, 11:44:02 AM
Took wife and mother out in the 80GTE. Progress. :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on April 26, 2011, 11:53:54 AM
got it covered in bugs  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 27, 2011, 07:05:16 PM
Got the loom and ecu out of the s6 to find that the ecu has been chipped by mtm, also the trans ecu has an mtm sticker on it, what did the do to it?

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 27, 2011, 07:32:41 PM
Quote from: 00basil00 on April 27, 2011, 07:05:16 PM
Got the loom and ecu out of the s6 to find that the ecu has been chipped by mtm, also the trans ecu has an mtm sticker on it, what did the do to it?

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Does the ECU say 264HP?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on April 27, 2011, 07:41:07 PM
Thats what it says on the sticker Nik........
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 27, 2011, 07:36:53 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on April 27, 2011, 07:32:41 PM
Does the ECU say 264HP?

Yep 264hp
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 27, 2011, 07:38:27 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on April 27, 2011, 07:41:07 PM
Thats what it says on the sticker Nik........

I couldnt read it properly John.......... ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 28, 2011, 01:39:20 PM
Fixed the brake pad low warning light I've had since the Brembos went on - the pads in them don't have the connector for some reason.
I used a bit of wire, some plastic and insulating tape :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on April 28, 2011, 02:33:09 PM
You can code the light out with vag com Rob, easy as in the cluster coding.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 28, 2011, 02:33:41 PM
Didn't think of that :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on April 29, 2011, 06:31:49 PM
SOLD the POS  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 01, 2011, 12:01:54 PM
Removed the front suspension to see why the spring is pinging.
I had put Loctite on the nuts on the Compbrake top mounts as they kept loosening. Well that slowed me down a bit. Ended up borrowing a big set of grips from the local mechanic and using a 1m metal pipe to extend the C spanner. Trouble is I had to use the grippers on the aluminium thread so that made unscrewing the nut much harder.
1hr 20 mins and lots of WD40 and swearing and one came out.
Tackled the second one today and that's the one where the bearing has seized. I could get the nut to the top of the thread then there was nothing to grip and it just span so after 40 mins of cursing out came the Dremel :(
So standard mounts are definitely going back on now!
Now I need a rattle gun to undo the top nuts so I'm stuck until tomorrow when I can go hassle my mechanic again.

Damn cars.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on May 01, 2011, 04:55:37 PM
Bought a set of coilovers for it and had a battery clamp replaced that was giving me major electrical dramas.   Running like a dream again  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on May 01, 2011, 05:42:24 PM
de-molded and fitted beetle front clip......
weight 7.5 kgs

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on May 01, 2011, 05:57:34 PM
Looking good! planning to do some wheel stands hehe! ..... ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on May 01, 2011, 06:12:20 PM
picked up my Passat Tdi yesterday, managed to average 53mpg from picton to Chch.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on May 01, 2011, 07:38:25 PM
Picks Ray :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on May 01, 2011, 07:39:08 PM
Separated the 20vt from the slush box, damn me the trans is heavy
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 02, 2011, 09:30:39 AM
Took the old shocks and the new ones to my mechanic and got the top mounts swapped over. Rattle guns are ace I want one.
He still won't charge me! Going to get a wheel alignment done next week though once everything is back together and tested a bit, so he'll charge me for that. :D
So hopefully will have the suspension re-assembled after work tonight.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on May 02, 2011, 09:50:47 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on May 02, 2011, 09:30:39 AM
Took the old shocks and the new ones to my mechanic and got the top mounts swapped over. Rattle guns are ace I want one.
He still won't charge me!

Mate picked up and electric rattle gun, wasn't all that expensive ( maybe $150ish) its a huge time saver!!!

Keep going to that guy then  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on May 02, 2011, 09:55:16 AM
I have a very good quality rattle gun but the one i use the most is a kit i got from repco or SC for $69 and had a 3/8 handle and all the sockets as well :P
And air compressors are a bargain as well.
Electric ones usually cost around $550 to $800 so that one was cheap.......maybe not that grunty?
Plus in reality you need a compressor anyway so might as well have the air rattler?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on May 02, 2011, 09:59:39 AM
I don't know what torque but think its a 24v one...
It has no problem getting the bolts undone on the topmounts and good for wheel nuts, tho they need a tweak with the bar to get them as tight as i like them.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 02, 2011, 06:25:42 PM
Got the struts back in at lunchtime - then realised the centre allen key is 6mm on the VMAXX compared to 7mm on the stock ones.
Nipped to Ripco after work and got a 6mm allen bit, tightened up the tops, put the car back on its wheels, quick test lock to lock before a test drive, ABS light.
Stupid me hadn't clipped the ABS cable in properly and pulled the wires out of it when it caught in the wheel.
Much cursing followed, then a pikey fix with some push fit crimped ends and insulating tape. It'll do for now.
Fault code cleared and all good. Felt fine on a quick test drive.
Maybe I can finally get that cert now!

One day I'll do a job well and not damage anything. Maybe.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on May 02, 2011, 06:53:10 PM
So what did you have to do Rob? I think I missed that
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 02, 2011, 07:24:18 PM
Quote from: coons on May 02, 2011, 06:53:10 PM
So what did you have to do Rob? I think I missed that

You mean why did I start all this mucking about or what did I do to fix the ABS wire?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on May 02, 2011, 08:10:58 PM
Why did you start the mucking around? I think I see now though, to swap over the top mounts?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 02, 2011, 08:12:02 PM
Yep - my spring was pinging annoyingly as I turned the wheel. One of the Compbrake top mounts had seized so I wanted to put the standard mounts back on.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 03, 2011, 04:38:36 PM
Called the cert guy to book my car in and he said "A what? Who modifies a Skoda?!?!"

:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on May 04, 2011, 05:30:29 PM
Tried the R32 rims on, not sold on the look, et needs to be pushed out to at least 30- currently 38 :-\
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi53.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg75%2FAshvw%2Fb64b6207.jpg&hash=89649760f2f4b634cd2b59c6c30ccbbf282669ec)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on May 04, 2011, 05:37:09 PM
Don't you have a set of superturismos? I have a feeling they might look a bit better.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on May 04, 2011, 06:58:34 PM
yup, but only 17's. they are potentially for mk3 if i ever make up my mind... nice to have choice tho... >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on May 04, 2011, 07:03:36 PM
Maybe if they were painted/powdered matte black like the current ones? And space them out - would look good I reckon  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on May 04, 2011, 07:20:33 PM
yeah, that was the idea- but then cost of powdercoating and more spacers ::), and if it still didn't look good... i think i'm just too used to the standard Avus wheels as they look so much 'harder'

did you need to get certed for 10mm spacers Coons?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on May 04, 2011, 08:23:05 PM
Gave myself a scare....travelling north, approaching the East Tamaki turnoff the GTE sudden cutout with no warning. Having taken the turnoff to get off the motorway, I flicked ignition off and on and she sprang back to life.

It would seem the pendulum-like motion of the weighty keychain turned the the key back just enough.....

Time to track down an alternative. I already have a separate starter button. Would it be switch or barrel? 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: topherjemo on May 04, 2011, 08:46:49 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on May 04, 2011, 05:30:29 PM
Tried the R32 rims on, not sold on the look, et needs to be pushed out to at least 30- currently 38 :-\
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi53.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg75%2FAshvw%2Fb64b6207.jpg&hash=89649760f2f4b634cd2b59c6c30ccbbf282669ec)

I think they look good ash but I'm biased as I have always loved those wheels.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on May 04, 2011, 09:07:56 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on May 04, 2011, 05:30:29 PM
Tried the R32 rims on, not sold on the look, et needs to be pushed out to at least 30- currently 38 :-\
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi53.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg75%2FAshvw%2Fb64b6207.jpg&hash=89649760f2f4b634cd2b59c6c30ccbbf282669ec)

\nah looks crap, sell them to me for my mk4  ;) >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on May 04, 2011, 09:14:41 PM
Yea you need a cert for any spacers Ash - however I ran 3mm spacers (to clear my brakes) for like 2 years with no issues, it's a bit dodge though
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 04, 2011, 09:36:31 PM
Ash that looks mint way nicer than the standard wheels, rite about the offset but once u get the stance right they'll look a whole lot better. I'm with Chris give the wheels 2 us  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on May 05, 2011, 11:11:55 AM
dropped the gti another 25mm on the front. looks just right now  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 05, 2011, 06:10:15 PM
Got four shiny new free coilpacks fitted by the Wellington dealer under the recall.
I wonder where they went on a 3km drive... :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on May 07, 2011, 11:54:54 AM
Cleaned the throttle body. What a difference!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on May 07, 2011, 05:07:13 PM
Thule 404s are now sitting in the boot waiting to be installed. 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on May 07, 2011, 05:12:32 PM
Put my bonnet on the roof  :o

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi4.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy145%2Fcoons88%2Fimage301.jpg&hash=ce004ea0ed29361d8c1d435067b9641d45afc52e)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on May 07, 2011, 09:42:17 PM
Finally got my hands on my mk4.......

Changed the DV, intake, wheels.....

And for $50 went from this;
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To this;
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on May 07, 2011, 10:22:44 PM
Very nice Chris. Subtle touch but makes a huge difference.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on May 08, 2011, 08:49:45 AM
Is that just a plug and go swap? My leds are dying and I've been contemplating a new one, that would be ideal.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on May 08, 2011, 10:27:05 AM
Quote from: The Truth on May 08, 2011, 08:49:45 AM
Is that just a plug and go swap? My leds are dying and I've been contemplating a new one, that would be ideal.

its a sport foils set for the AGU clocks and a set of chrome dial rings $50 tops from ebay
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on May 08, 2011, 11:28:06 AM
Properly fitting new rear speakers. Now to work out how to do the fronts....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on May 08, 2011, 12:30:22 PM
Quote from: RDP on May 08, 2011, 10:27:05 AM
its a sport foils set for the AGU clocks and a set of chrome dial rings $50 tops from ebay

Do you have a link per chance? All I could see was the chrome rings.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on May 08, 2011, 01:10:54 PM
Nice work on the clocks!   
And Coons do you park under that bonnet?  :-X
Earthquake proof?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 08, 2011, 03:47:36 PM
Sister went to open the door and broke the piece off the door handle that you pinch >:(. Looks like I'll have to buy a new one.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on May 08, 2011, 03:54:47 PM
completely stripped the mk3..............

MK4 work tmw....  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on May 08, 2011, 05:14:44 PM
Ordered a 3" down pipe/cat delete for the s3
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on May 08, 2011, 10:36:07 PM
Quote from: GTI's on May 08, 2011, 01:10:54 PM
Nice work on the clocks!   
And Coons do you park under that bonnet?  :-X
Earthquake proof?

Yep park under it, I gave it a good shake and it seems pretty sturdy. I was going to put it on the wall but I just know someone will scratch it..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on May 09, 2011, 12:37:12 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2FIMG00774-20110509-0942.jpg&hash=194ec29ee4dc050d9cc106b2542351da57d5354e)

Weitec Coils Installed..... Quality is awesome

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 09, 2011, 01:36:37 PM
Quote from: RDP on May 09, 2011, 12:37:12 PM

Weitec Coils Installed..... Quality is awesome

What do you have planned for your Mk4 Chris? Did you end up finding a 3 door?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on May 09, 2011, 05:29:18 PM
nice 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on May 09, 2011, 07:18:07 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on May 09, 2011, 01:36:37 PM
What do you have planned for your Mk4 Chris? Did you end up finding a 3 door?

Nah just a plain old 5 door im afraid but never mind...........

Plans are simple.... make it low, give it some stance on the weitecs and a little power (or a lot  ;) )

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on May 09, 2011, 10:16:39 PM
got my standard exhaust back on so no more fart cannon
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on May 12, 2011, 11:07:05 PM
Quick peek...... was getting dark but you get the picture.....i wonder how low it will go  >:D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2FIMG00797-20110512-1926.jpg&hash=1bb82c6e9c995939934e19847fdaa744cbb44b2b)

Next is the R32 full Body kit  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Harlet on May 13, 2011, 07:53:47 AM
Managed to get the car out of park this morning but still can't drive it.  As soon as the ecu gets powered up the shifter freezes.  Hoping Z-One will have the necessary switch to repair it as the 5.30am starts to get a lift to work for an 8.30 start are killing me.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on May 13, 2011, 08:08:02 AM
new ignition,quarter glass,and had 2 panels fixed and prepped for paint.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on May 13, 2011, 08:10:17 AM
Quote from: RDP on May 12, 2011, 11:07:05 PM
Quick peek...... was getting dark but you get the picture.....i wonder how low it will go  >:D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2FIMG00797-20110512-1926.jpg&hash=1bb82c6e9c995939934e19847fdaa744cbb44b2b)

Next is the R32 full Body kit  ;)
That was quick Chris! Def looks better on mk4... Bring on the rest! >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on May 13, 2011, 09:24:05 AM
Are those your Astro's Ash?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on May 13, 2011, 12:55:14 PM
Not mine anymore...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AROUSN on May 13, 2011, 03:44:28 PM
Got the bonnet moddified just needs a paint and the badgeless grill back in.....

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2244%2F5714566347_0aae35f46e_z.jpg&hash=874b2f2698722762ef1d3fcbcf672228785d2f06)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on May 13, 2011, 03:57:38 PM
Looks great AROUSN! I've never seen a bad boy bonnet here, good on you for taking the plunge and doing what most don't! Well done!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on May 13, 2011, 03:51:12 PM
Nice come out real good....  Rob does awesome work!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on May 13, 2011, 04:02:30 PM
Quote from: Harlet on May 13, 2011, 07:53:47 AM
Managed to get the car out of park this morning but still can't drive it.  As soon as the ecu gets powered up the shifter freezes.  Hoping Z-One will have the necessary switch to repair it as the 5.30am starts to get a lift to work for an 8.30 start are killing me.

I did that for 8 months.  You get used to it. :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Harlet on May 13, 2011, 06:22:28 PM
Eeekkk don't want to get use to that lol.

All fixed now, Z-One were even helpful and let me take both switches without paying for them as I couldn't get the cover off to check which plug I had (engineer at work took every single tool away with him on his 2 week road trip).  Sigh have to fight the urge not to splurge on a new VW on Monday when I go back and pay for the one I used.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on May 15, 2011, 04:19:49 PM
These arrived this morning so I jumped straight in and had a crack with some paint stripper. The black is so thick, I think they've had a few coats and must be powder coated. I'll try and sandblast them during the week sometime, but am thinking of polishing them with dark grey details instead of black like everyone else?

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on May 15, 2011, 04:30:11 PM
nice one, those will look great on the rocco.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 4motion on May 15, 2011, 04:33:22 PM
Quote from: AROUSN on May 13, 2011, 03:44:28 PM
Got the bonnet moddified just needs a paint and the badgeless grill back in.....

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2244%2F5714566347_0aae35f46e_z.jpg&hash=874b2f2698722762ef1d3fcbcf672228785d2f06)

      :PLooks aWesome dude,
I have the clip on but not ready to take the plunge :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on May 15, 2011, 04:34:17 PM
Those are so cool  8)

2" dish? How wide overall? Offsets?

Dark grey details are growing on me, would go well with the silver paint


And AROUSN that boser bonnet is looking killer too
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on May 15, 2011, 04:46:59 PM
Quote from: coons on May 15, 2011, 04:34:17 PM
Those are so cool  8)

2" dish? How wide overall? Offsets?

Dark grey details are growing on me, would go well with the silver paint

15x7 et30, not sure exactly I think the lips are around 2-3", haven't measured.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on May 16, 2011, 12:55:06 AM
Went to WashWorld to clean the underside and engine bay. Learnt why doing the engine clean thing at WashWorld might not always be the best thing to do as there's a timer and a high pressure nozzle involved.

I can assume I got 'stuff' through the 'inspection' hole on the bell housing as my clutch did something weird on the way home. After a bit of a kick and shudder, I suddenly had barely any resistance when depressing the pedal, which only then engaged when almost at the floor. This was then accompanied by some serious shudder when actually pulling off. After adjusting the cable (yes cable) it engages further up from the floor, but there is now noticeable slipping, particularly in the higher gears.

All very disturbing when I worked out the assembly has only 6k on it. Seems like Autoclutch may get a call tomorrow after I return from dropping Tims shortblock in Puke.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 95 Vento CLi on May 16, 2011, 01:18:12 AM
THIS.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on May 16, 2011, 08:12:13 AM
That could almost be Cape Town!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on May 16, 2011, 08:16:51 AM
RESPECT BossGolf!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on May 16, 2011, 09:20:13 AM
Am I missing something? Is it lower?
Looks the business anyway
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on May 16, 2011, 09:31:37 AM
Nice rack bro!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on May 16, 2011, 10:09:01 AM
I like this roll deep crew ;)


Pristle, let your clutch dry out and then when the engine is idling spray a load of brake clean into a hole and onto the clutch you may have contaminated the clutch with oil etc.
Because ringing mr grumpy at Auto Clutch and telling him that story ain't gona get you nowhere.
And if you remove the clutch and hand it to him in disgust and its got contamination he will hand it back to you.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on May 16, 2011, 11:25:09 AM
Almost sounds like a broken pressure plate
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on May 16, 2011, 12:38:38 PM
Quote from: coons on May 16, 2011, 09:20:13 AM
Am I missing something? Is it lower?
Looks the business anyway

He's got a basket for his racks. Took me a while to spot it too.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on May 16, 2011, 12:49:35 PM
The pressure plate is along my line of thinking. I think I've also 'adjusted' the cable too much.

The call to Autoclutch, would be to order new kit. I couldn't blame their product for my own folly. Will have a crack at the cleaner trick, shes been sitting for almost a full day now.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on May 16, 2011, 01:53:25 PM
Fitted roof racks and attachment for bike.
Will look at getting a fairing to even it all out but for now I'm happy to just be able to head out to the forest in the mk2.
Using the weekend car for my weekend activities is what it's all about!


(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi234.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee274%2Fdaflyhigh%2F16v%2FP1010149.jpg&hash=3caadd9e4a8725488590741a846abe9608462d38)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 95 Vento CLi on May 16, 2011, 05:32:52 PM
That bike rack looks dope Karts, Me, brook and Jase are getting some perspex and making up some fairings that look like the old thule 555
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on May 16, 2011, 06:02:19 PM
How are you going to fix to the load bar?
If you are going to get some brackets made up with a butterfly bolt like the real deal I'd be keen to do a group buy.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 95 Vento CLi on May 16, 2011, 06:09:42 PM
Oh yeah? we were going to do the bracket thing to fit the square load bars there was a post we had recently about how to make them,
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/418137-Custom-Roof-Rack-Fairing
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on May 16, 2011, 06:28:32 PM
Oh yep, that's what I mean. I have seen threads where people have just screwed directly into the bars.
I think I'll have a crack myself. Start a thread about it when you do it. I'd be interested to see what materials you use and how it goes.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 95 Vento CLi on May 16, 2011, 11:16:13 PM
sweet man will do!  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on May 17, 2011, 08:35:18 AM
Is the faring worthwhile as with the bike on you have nullified the benefit if any.
I have Thule aero bars and they don't appear to make much noise apart from the odd whistle if the wind is diagonal to forward motion
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on May 17, 2011, 09:39:02 AM
Quote from: brian245 on May 17, 2011, 08:35:18 AM
Is the faring worthwhile as with the bike on you have nullified the benefit if any.
I have Thule aero bars and they don't appear to make much noise apart from the odd whistle if the wind is diagonal to forward motion

Naturally it's all about style, darling  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on May 17, 2011, 10:28:35 AM
I'm actually not really into the look of them but have had racks on the Skoda for a year and the noise of the bike attachment does my head in. I want to try one out more for when the bike isn't up there.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on May 17, 2011, 10:32:52 AM
Quote from: KARTS on May 17, 2011, 10:28:35 AM
I'm actually not really into the look of them but have had racks on the Skoda for a year and the noise of the bike attachment does my head in. I want to try one out more for when the bike isn't up there.

Aero racks? My semi- aero mondials make no noise at all when unloaded even at 100k.

Fairings, done right, look awesome!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on May 17, 2011, 11:16:12 AM
Quote from: KARTS on May 17, 2011, 10:28:35 AM
I'm actually not really into the look of them but have had racks on the Skoda for a year and the noise of the bike attachment does my head in. I want to try one out more for when the bike isn't up there.

May just be the racks...this is my setup

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi600.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt85%2Fbrian245%2Fbikecarrier001.jpg&hash=df4fba3d8dd408cff794f9ab238f4689d77af579)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on May 17, 2011, 11:29:24 AM
Quote from: deedub on May 17, 2011, 10:32:52 AM
Aero racks? My semi- aero mondials make no noise at all when unloaded even at 100k.

Fairings, done right, look awesome!

Yeah thought about aero racks but it's more the straps that come through the bike's wheels that whistle at high speed. They are semi rigid so stay prone to the wind. I have now removed this racks from the Skoda as I plan to use the Golf to head out for rides so hopefully the fairings will deflect enough air over the straps when not in use.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on May 17, 2011, 09:01:24 PM
Quote from: BossGolf86 on May 16, 2011, 05:32:52 PM
That bike rack looks dope Karts, Me, brook and Jase are getting some perspex and making up some fairings that look like the old thule 555

Thule fairings are available in NZ for a limited time.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on May 18, 2011, 11:57:53 AM
From this
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg101.imageshack.us%2Fimg101%2F2369%2F162489248full.jpg&hash=6a11bf84036927641e12bae45d46603927ecc35d) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/101/162489248full.jpg/)



To this

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg683.imageshack.us%2Fimg683%2F1051%2Fimg00826201105171649.jpg&hash=cb6576164ce3744658a0044d5ea4f68bde129ec6) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/683/img00826201105171649.jpg/)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on May 18, 2011, 12:16:39 PM
finally fitted the new wheels, 9inches on the back, 7.5 on the front  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on May 18, 2011, 12:28:26 PM
Quote from: RDP on May 18, 2011, 11:57:53 AM
From this


To this



Nice Chris! Where did you get the bumpers and skirts from?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on May 18, 2011, 01:23:58 PM
Quote from: deedub on May 18, 2011, 12:28:26 PM
Nice Chris! Where did you get the bumpers and skirts from?

Imported a ABS plastic R32 kit, rear spoiler and paint to come.... i Just wanted to make sure the kit lined up, gaps etc before getting it painted etc

Needs to go lower though!!  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 18, 2011, 01:47:15 PM
Quote from: tyz-fly on May 18, 2011, 12:16:39 PM
finally fitted the new wheels, 9inches on the back, 7.5 on the front  ;D

What wheels? On your Mk2?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 18, 2011, 04:52:09 PM
Replaced the alternator belt. Gone is the stupid loud squealing. :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on May 18, 2011, 05:26:28 PM
Got the car back from the shop. Guards rolled, no rub mark on the front bumper. The dudes from Straighten Up (christchurch) did a great job... and thoroughly cleaned the car/waxed the tyres, I was impressed considering it was such a little job. I'll use them in the future for sure.

Now the guards are sweet, the fat fives will be on next week.  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on May 18, 2011, 05:19:07 PM
Quote from: Number21 on May 18, 2011, 05:26:28 PM
Got the car back from the shop. Guards rolled, no rub mark on the front bumper. The dudes from Straighten Up (christchurch) did a great job... and thoroughly cleaned the car/waxed the tyres, I was impressed considering it was such a little job. I'll use them in the future for sure.

Now the guards are sweet, the fat fives will be on next week.  ;D

You have a 3 door mk3 VR6 yeah? Would love to see a pic of it sitting on the fat fives! Are they in the factory finish or will you give them a quick polish before putting them on?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on May 18, 2011, 05:31:36 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on May 18, 2011, 05:19:07 PM
You have a 3 door mk3 VR6 yeah? Would love to see a pic of it sitting on the fat fives! Are they in the factory finish or will you give them a quick polish before putting them on?

Yup, the late model red one without arch trims. I had the face of the fat fives polished and the clearcoat was removed, the factory finish is very dull by comparison.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on May 18, 2011, 05:24:53 PM
Quote from: Number21 on May 18, 2011, 05:31:36 PM
Yup, the late model red one without arch trims. I had the face of the fat fives polished and the clearcoat was removed, the factory finish is very dull by comparison.

Awesome man, good on you for doing something a bit different to the crowd, they'll look primo especially polished!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on May 18, 2011, 06:56:04 PM
Quote from: tyz-fly on May 18, 2011, 12:16:39 PM
finally fitted the new wheels, 9inches on the back, 7.5 on the front  ;D

What wheels and what car? I've got a 5" for your boot...!  ;)

Quote from: RDP on May 18, 2011, 01:23:58 PM
Imported a ABS plastic R32 kit, rear spoiler and paint to come.... i Just wanted to make sure the kit lined up, gaps etc before getting it painted etc

Needs to go lower though!!  >:D

Looks good bro, LOWER!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on May 18, 2011, 07:14:53 PM
Ripped of the funny corner thing off the Beetle and took the perspex shroud off .....simple and clean.......next to take little reflectors off then respray the front guards.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on May 18, 2011, 07:33:45 PM
Quote from: DubMan on May 18, 2011, 07:14:53 PM
Ripped of the funny corner thing off the Beetle and took the perspex shroud off .....simple and clean.......next to take little reflectors off then respray the front guards.

Pics or it didn't happen  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on May 18, 2011, 07:46:52 PM
 ??? Fair enough.........Il get some tomorrow with better light ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on May 18, 2011, 07:40:17 PM
Exellent! was wondering when you were going to bin that gay looking shield.
I have NO idea why people buy those  ;D
x2 Pics, pics pics  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on May 18, 2011, 08:00:34 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on May 18, 2011, 07:40:17 PM
Exellent! was wondering when you were going to bin that gay looking shield.
I have NO idea why people buy those  ;D
x2 Pics, pics pics  ;D

I think the old Lady owner had it put on when she had it in South Africa as it has a AA of South Africa and Kruger National Park stcikers on it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on May 18, 2011, 08:28:04 PM
Replaced front and rear pads and skimmed rotors. Front rotors needed 1.5mm off each side  :o . Fixed windscreen washers and got a WOF.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on May 18, 2011, 09:22:39 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on May 18, 2011, 07:40:17 PM
I have NO idea why people buy those  ;D

So the next owner can bin it and have good paint ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on May 18, 2011, 10:35:31 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi53.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg75%2FAshvw%2Fc84ca2c4.jpg&hash=5e3c9d7cf541315d23cd7e86f6b67d8206d3c2ac)

Yussss
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Post by: DubMan on May 18, 2011, 10:44:33 PM
Congrats!!!!!!! 8)


Quote from: Poonmobile on May 18, 2011, 10:35:31 PM
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Yussss
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 18, 2011, 10:57:02 PM
good work Ash.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on May 19, 2011, 05:34:39 PM
Still going to take the AA-RSA badge and little reflectors off
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi888.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fac87%2FGolfMini%2FP1000611.jpg&hash=acdafe16d39b2d4d7cf01a11fb1d86bff13d51e9)
Looking to do something like this(i know diffrent year beetle)...maybe
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Post by: coons on May 19, 2011, 08:21:13 PM
That looks killer!! Please tell me the two tone as well?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on May 19, 2011, 11:19:00 PM
Quote from: coons on May 19, 2011, 08:21:13 PM
That looks killer!! Please tell me the two tone as well?

well i saw this and thought hellz Yeah........this two tone works well!  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on May 20, 2011, 07:27:37 AM
Quote from: DubMan on May 19, 2011, 11:19:00 PM
well i saw this and thought hellz Yeah........this two tone works well!  >:D
it looks cool.are you going to paint or use vinyl wrap for the two tone?
what is the difference between the two models in the pics?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on May 20, 2011, 07:34:57 AM
The early ones have different guards and the headlights are on a different angle, Rear window maybe smaller?
And obviously bumpers and irons. 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on May 20, 2011, 08:25:33 AM
windscreen is also taller, if you compare a fifties Beetle with a seventies model, there are some subtle but significant changes to the greenhouse and guards/lights, adoption of flashing indicators which changed position over the years, as well as the fuel filler moving from under the bonnet (boot?) to under an outside flap
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 20, 2011, 11:50:55 AM
Nearly got a cert for my brakes and suspension this week. They put the paperwork through but won't attach the plate until I get locking nuts for the rear adjusters.

Fortunately Hans at NZ Performance Tuning came through and sent me a pair that they had in stock - awesome service, thanks :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 20, 2011, 07:46:34 PM
Replaced the rear door handles as one was broken and one was playing up.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on May 21, 2011, 11:53:10 AM
Quote from: DubMan on May 19, 2011, 05:34:39 PM
Still going to take the AA-RSA badge and little reflectors off



Can I have the AA badge please?

What model is the bug? I cannot believe it's condition. Many of that vintage, my own '73 model included, were stripped and re-invented as Baja Bugs back in the '80s.

The additional over rider on the bumpers would have been an 'optional extra' at time of purchase, they were not standard issue in SA. The reflectors may have oblong shaped siblings in red at the rear. They were a legal requirement for all vehicles. Though it seems to have been dropped in recent time.



EDIT: Just read your other thread........doh! I think the chrome on the rear may have been optional too.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on May 21, 2011, 12:00:44 PM
New clutch kit arrived from Autoclutch this morning. Such nice guys to deal with, by that I mean their prices are a welcome relief.

Will have her up on ramps later. Praying for dry weather and no frustrations.......
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on May 21, 2011, 12:04:23 PM
stoked,just got the tyres put on the ronal r8s I've had on ice in the garage for the last 2 years,they look dope,got them powder coated all nice like and fitted a new interior light too,next to do the driver seat rail guides and passenger side door check strap...sweet I'll bang some pics up later >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on May 21, 2011, 12:09:29 PM
Quote from: DubMan on May 19, 2011, 05:34:39 PM
Still going to take the AA-RSA badge and little reflectors off
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi888.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fac87%2FGolfMini%2FP1000611.jpg&hash=acdafe16d39b2d4d7cf01a11fb1d86bff13d51e9)


spotted her yesterday, looking nice and shiny as all your cars have, but that nose needs to come down pronto young fella!  even with the stocker wheels
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on May 21, 2011, 12:21:36 PM
Called in to one of the two local Bridgestone (Firestone) dealers this morning to get a price on four new 225/40x18 Potenza RE001's. They were $5 per tyre cheaper than the other dealer, but threw in a wheel alignment and hydrogen for no extra charge. Asked them to go ahead and order the tyres, to be fitted this week. When he went to put the order in the computer, found they had four in stock.

So I now have four new tyres (with hydrogen) fitted, and a wheel alignment, all for under $1,200.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on May 21, 2011, 12:34:50 PM
Probably nitrogen unless you want to fly rather than drive (or end up going bang)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on May 21, 2011, 01:10:36 PM
Gas is gas  :-[
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 21, 2011, 01:01:29 PM
Fitted the locking nuts to my rear suspension - hopefully get the cert plate attached Monday.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on May 21, 2011, 05:24:08 PM
Debadged my boot :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on May 21, 2011, 09:54:56 PM
Took the Mk2 out for a drive and a good wash! Hopefully weathers good sun for a light coat of wax!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on May 22, 2011, 10:36:59 AM
here's a pic of the new rims and rubber.....

http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa343/slowburn1/21052011-1.jpg(//)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on May 22, 2011, 10:38:10 AM
dang,how do you get the image up ? I can't figure it out? the link works though...my bad
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on May 22, 2011, 11:14:23 AM
Nice! Needs some tyre shine tho ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on May 22, 2011, 11:26:03 AM
Quote from: slowburn on May 22, 2011, 10:38:10 AM
dang,how do you get the image up ? I can't figure it out? the link works though...my bad

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1193.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa343%2Fslowburn1%2F21052011-1.jpg&hash=44be8e7170e405745f26978d136041c640237905)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on May 22, 2011, 12:18:29 PM
Quote from: slowburn on May 22, 2011, 10:38:10 AM
dang,how do you get the image up ? I can't figure it out? the link works though...my bad

click on the image and right click, select "copy image location", then in the open VASK page, click in the "insert image button and (//) will appear on screen with the cursor flashing in the middle, then paste and Robert's your mother's brother!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on May 22, 2011, 04:48:59 PM
took the front arch flares off, rolled the guards and gave her a clean
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on May 22, 2011, 05:16:18 PM
Quote from: gtimanik on May 22, 2011, 04:48:59 PM
took the front arch flares off, rolled the guards and gave her a clean

Are you permanently removing the arch trims?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on May 22, 2011, 05:11:18 PM
Put an alarm in the Beetle.....bleep bleep  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on May 22, 2011, 05:13:30 PM
have only removed the front but liking the look so might do all
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on May 22, 2011, 05:26:43 PM
Quote from: gtimanik on May 22, 2011, 05:13:30 PM
have only removed the front but liking the look so might do all

If they are in good nick I need a LH arch trim   ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on May 22, 2011, 05:25:41 PM
front or rear? do a trade for that bung i need?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on May 22, 2011, 08:18:05 PM
Quote from: the phantom on May 22, 2011, 12:18:29 PM
click on the image and right click, select "copy image location", then in the open VASK page, click in the "insert image button and (//) will appear on screen with the cursor flashing in the middle, then paste and Robert's your mother's brother!

thanks Phantom, I learnt some thing new today ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on May 22, 2011, 10:44:15 PM
moved house...... out to the wops!! suits the 16v haha

took the mk2 for a great drive got home and water pump was leaking  a lot of coolant.........   :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on May 22, 2011, 10:59:46 PM
Ordered a lot of parts for it ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 23, 2011, 08:04:08 AM
Quote from: rambo_005 on May 22, 2011, 10:59:46 PM
Ordered a lot of parts for it ;)

For the Bora or the Mk2?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on May 23, 2011, 12:16:32 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on May 23, 2011, 08:04:08 AM
For the Bora or the Mk2?

The Mk2 :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on May 23, 2011, 12:51:25 PM
Awesome! What did ya get?? I love new parts...

Speaking of which, do you have any door handle surrounds interior lying around cam? Rh side
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on May 23, 2011, 02:57:04 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on May 23, 2011, 12:51:25 PM
Awesome! What did ya get?? I love new parts...

Speaking of which, do you have any door handle surrounds interior lying around cam? Rh side

I got a whole lot of boring parts; water pump, cam chain kit, head gasket set, head bolts, clutch kit, A/C drier, serpentine belt, cam position sensor, coil pack, spark plugs, HT leads and possibly more, I can't remember ;D

Door handle surround, yep have one here for you.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 23, 2011, 05:29:18 PM
Woot! Certified and legal :)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2021%2F5749839352_0f5b5af5f5_b.jpg&hash=a53f8da0b52ee71e63c2d663f2080f2cdf33b61d)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on May 23, 2011, 05:51:41 PM
Put coilovers in and fitted 16v badge to the badgeless grille - looks tight! Will upload some pics once i've done a couple of other little things  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on May 23, 2011, 07:49:01 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on May 23, 2011, 05:51:41 PM
Put coilovers in and fitted 16v badge to the badgeless grille - looks tight! Will upload some pics once i've done a couple of other little things  8)

Inspired by the red VR6 rado? 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on May 23, 2011, 07:52:15 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on May 23, 2011, 07:49:01 PM
Inspired by the red VR6 rado? 8)

That thing would be a dream! But nah, had the coilovers for a month now, about time they went in. Just picked up a spare front bumper (in NZ) for a good price so i'll get to work smoothing that one and running no front plate for meets, shows etc (f*ck the police  :laugh: :laugh: :police:). Also removing side strips and spacing front rims, should look good!

Bumper came with a free grille with g60 badge too, should I do a Steve and 'g60' badge my 16v?  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on May 25, 2011, 09:24:45 PM
put caps back on

anti dish is the new dish :P

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1134.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm619%2Fbrookfromhamilton%2FIMG_8974.jpg&hash=464366fdd63c142c25468e012378d024ea78987a)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1134.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm619%2Fbrookfromhamilton%2FIMG_8987.jpg&hash=ef8b6e39f1811b9c89d04e95fcbc9a33f8a1a09f)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on May 25, 2011, 09:30:18 PM
Do the tyres stay on now? ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on May 25, 2011, 09:32:18 PM
there not going anywhere :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on May 25, 2011, 10:00:23 PM
Don't like sorry  :-*
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on May 25, 2011, 10:02:45 PM
Quote from: coons on May 25, 2011, 10:00:23 PM
Don't like sorry  :-*

Be loving, they can't help being off a Mitsubishi...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on May 25, 2011, 10:07:51 PM
each to their own :)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1134.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm619%2Fbrookfromhamilton%2F250761_189166087800671_175053159211964_550627_7228186_n.jpg&hash=1a76c1ba2a34d680a4a7cb5056e2a827ffe8531d)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on May 25, 2011, 10:10:30 PM
looks great Brooke! Keep up the good work 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on May 25, 2011, 10:12:02 PM
i really like that last photo looks like a cop has just spotted in on the side of the road doing something dodgy
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on May 25, 2011, 10:14:14 PM
thanks guys. thought id mix it up . might chuck on quad grill again. do a white pinstripe and white lips on the rims.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 26, 2011, 08:25:09 AM
Very cool, awesome pic.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on May 26, 2011, 10:42:52 AM
Awesome work Brook, creative and different and represents your own stamp on it  8) 

This is exactly more of what we need here in the NZ VW scene, don't be afraid to push the boundaries, think out of the box and inject something that bit different yeah!?

Keep it bro  ;)  Inspire others.

Cool meeting you at the VW Nationals, glad you sorted the steelies air leak issue.

Omar.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 26, 2011, 12:05:25 PM
Went to my car today and found a lake in the drivers side footwell ??? So got all the water out and then passed my full licence exam ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on May 26, 2011, 06:21:56 PM
Popped a couple of tyres on the mk2 before I started stripping it >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on May 26, 2011, 09:38:58 PM
picked up a parts door and had a wee chat with the guy i bought it off. going to use the door as spare parts and panel practice
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 27, 2011, 01:18:12 PM
Couple of random phone snaps from yesterday.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5187%2F5762712747_3539b806c2_b.jpg&hash=25ac011befc1798360bad2e43652e5d7f7b7800b)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2035%2F5763257666_2160597226_b.jpg&hash=4612d3d06a03412e6ce31f2c4842e85b7e7af848)

Spotted a small dent in the top of the front wing that was probably done at the cert place. No-one else notices it but I do :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: qta4 on May 28, 2011, 06:56:54 PM
Had the last of the panelbeating done this week, spent today removing the Targa stickers and changed the lower ball joint extender that i bent over a year ago.
Car being painted tomorrow, then adjust a few things before the Hamton Downs track day.

I haven't driven the car for over a year, so expect to be a little slow.

Its good to get some enthusiasm back again.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 28, 2011, 07:03:36 PM
I helped clay my brothers M5.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: lukedv on May 28, 2011, 07:32:53 PM
Had it towed to a mechanics in Hamilton due to the alternator belt snapping. Apparently the air con has seized too. DOH!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on May 28, 2011, 07:43:23 PM
Quote from: qta4 on May 28, 2011, 06:56:54 PM
Had the last of the panelbeating done this week, spent today removing the Targa stickers and changed the lower ball joint extender that i bent over a year ago.
Car being painted tomorrow, then adjust a few things before the Hamton Downs track day.

I haven't driven the car for over a year, so expect to be a little slow.

Its good to get some enthusiasm back again.

YES!!!!! Great to hear Noel, we'll see you there  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: qta4 on May 28, 2011, 07:50:17 PM
I didn't think you would have seen that post John, but yes I'm back.

May also need to re engineer my exhaust system,AV gas stuffs exhausts.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on May 29, 2011, 08:33:15 AM
Go Noel!  Get your arse in that shed and get the "Green Monster" Back to life!!!
Snot rocket green flash see you at the track!
Choice!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on May 29, 2011, 09:15:35 AM
Not today, but my 2 girls earlier this week... :-*
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi53.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg75%2FAshvw%2FLo%2520Down%2F679fde08.jpg&hash=1cf306108c883850741e6be0f85e8fe98a88af53)
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Post by: choppy16v on May 29, 2011, 11:10:43 AM
nice family!
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Post by: VeeDub on May 29, 2011, 12:25:12 PM
Ash you're a heavy weight in the scene! Respect!
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Post by: VeeDub on May 29, 2011, 01:12:25 PM
Lifted it up into the man cave for a few weeks to make way for this puppy - it's not mine  :police:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi725.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww260%2FTbagnz%2FDSC00867-1.jpg&hash=8d5ee927a5b44e87443bcd73e48280a53d6ad3b7)
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Post by: chis on May 29, 2011, 01:16:09 PM
XU1 FTW
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Post by: RS ZWEI on May 29, 2011, 01:44:32 PM
Is it a real XU1?
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Post by: VeeDub on May 29, 2011, 01:53:13 PM
Nah it's a four door. It's a hugely stunning car though, just had a full respray in orange with satin black details and interior is being retrimmed at the moment.. And it's got a lot of go!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Angle on May 29, 2011, 02:18:14 PM
Quote from: qta4 on May 28, 2011, 06:56:54 PM
Had the last of the panelbeating done this week, spent today removing the Targa stickers and changed the lower ball joint extender that i bent over a year ago.
Car being painted tomorrow, then adjust a few things before the Hamton Downs track day.

I haven't driven the car for over a year, so expect to be a little slow.

Its good to get some enthusiasm back again.

Woot, woot - if enthusiasm every wanes again give me a bell and I'll take her for a spin filming "inspirational" video :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on May 29, 2011, 03:57:32 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on May 29, 2011, 09:15:35 AM
Not today, but my 2 girls earlier this week... :-*
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi53.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg75%2FAshvw%2FLo%2520Down%2F679fde08.jpg&hash=1cf306108c883850741e6be0f85e8fe98a88af53)

those wheels look great on the MK2!
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Post by: chis on May 29, 2011, 06:02:44 PM
nice work ash, sick, will look forward to seeing in the flesh soon
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on May 31, 2011, 01:57:03 PM
New clutch in the VR6 today, now I can take it for a proper spin  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on May 31, 2011, 02:14:50 PM
Curbed it  >:( Been having problems with stalling it as well. Once it is warm it is ok, but it took a few times to start and stalled at idle (which is rough as, it also was idling very low). After it had got a bit warm it idled fine and started first pop...    any ideas?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on May 31, 2011, 03:00:49 PM
Defaced the back of it by installing a towbar. Oh well, needs must ... bike carting is an absolute necessity.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on May 31, 2011, 03:26:45 PM
Quote from: deedub on May 31, 2011, 03:00:49 PM
Defaced the back of it by installing a towbar. Oh well, needs must ... bike carting is an absolute necessity.

What about a roof rack carrier?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on May 31, 2011, 03:29:25 PM
Doing that too  ;) I have a full Thule system on the way.

Tow bar is still better for long trips on the open road, roof racks are better for shorter trips.

Plus for my business I need to be able to carry lots of bikes!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on May 31, 2011, 04:15:53 PM
not the fat 5's??? :o :o :o :o
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Post by: Number21 on May 31, 2011, 04:24:42 PM
nah, not them fortunately. Still haven't put them on. Was meant to call the tyre shop today actually.
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Post by: Vag_Hag on May 31, 2011, 10:50:41 PM
New Cambelt, water pump, idler bearing, tensioner for my Passat. All good for next few thou...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on June 03, 2011, 02:23:35 PM
After messing around with supposed 'squeak free' silicone wiper blades, I grabbed a set of those Hydro blades from Repco. Never going back, they are fantastic.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on June 03, 2011, 02:25:45 PM
Quote from: The Truth on June 03, 2011, 02:23:35 PM
After messing around with supposed 'squeak free' silicone wiper blades, I grabbed a set of those Hydro blades from Repco. Never going back, they are fantastic.

Oh yea good to know..

The wiper blades i got at the moment just smudge the water across the window  :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on June 03, 2011, 05:50:54 PM
Got 2 bottles of Subaru upper engine cleaner for my 1.8T and my missus' 2.0 FSI. Any tips on where to put them in?
:o
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Post by: Fizz on June 03, 2011, 06:46:11 PM
Fitted a Saikou Michi Catch Can, What PITA to get to that hose out behind the dip stick. After skinning my knuckles and removing the skin from the tips of my fingers I got the PCV system out, lots of crap stuck to the inside of the pipes but no sludge or ooze. Looks pretty OEM apart from the brass T connector  :P Will post pics up once I get a chance to upload
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Post by: M on June 03, 2011, 07:08:01 PM
Quote from: polo_GTI on June 03, 2011, 05:50:54 PM
Got 2 bottles of Subaru upper engine cleaner for my 1.8T and my missus' 2.0 FSI. Any tips on where to put them in?
:o

After the MAF whatever you do.

I used to spray half a can in under the throttle body and then crank engine just slightly but not fire it, so the stuff got sucked up the intake tracts slightly. Then leave it for 5-10mins. Then start it and let it run for a few mins, then spray the rest of the can in while someone holds it at 1500-2000rpm.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on June 03, 2011, 07:48:35 PM
Thanks M. I will try your tips. :-)
Yup, did hear about doing it post MAF not to ruin it.
;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 03, 2011, 07:58:50 PM
Quote from: polo_GTI on June 03, 2011, 07:48:35 PM
Thanks M. I will try your tips. :-)
Yup, did hear about doing it post MAF not to ruin it.
;D

Can you pour it from the TIP After MAF ofcourse, will that clean the Turbo as well or does it have to be POST Throttle Body?
Let us know how u get on, Would be keen 2 give the golf an internal clean. I take it this stuff is like that "seafoam" stuff the guys overseas rant about. Also Make sure u do this out side and in the evening when no one is looking as I've heard your car will smoke a lot as it burns up the gunk. I wonder if this will have any ill effect on the exhaust sensor.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on June 04, 2011, 12:00:07 PM
used it to cart this home  ;D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg845.imageshack.us%2Fimg845%2F2782%2Fimg0466ot.jpg&hash=88c12a3d2c6d4ba14e2d90b28d27df1f953c2f5d) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/845/img0466ot.jpg/)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on June 04, 2011, 12:06:03 PM
Haha was that a snatch and stash off a dealership last night and stash in a bush for collection this morning!? What are you going to do with that!?

Badgeless is old news, start a new trend and rock the megabadge!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on June 04, 2011, 12:16:55 PM
Dropped off my calipers to be sandblasted so 11 years of crud can be removed and they'll be ready to paint :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on June 04, 2011, 12:25:53 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on June 04, 2011, 12:06:03 PM
Haha was that a snatch and stash off a dealership last night and stash in a bush for collection this morning!? What are you going to do with that!?

Badgeless is old news, start a new trend and rock the megabadge!

I didnt scale the side of Giltraps if thats what you were thinking  :police:

Nah it was a legit acquisition, its been hanging around the old boy's warehouse for a couple of years and it's owners didn't want it anymore.  No idea what im going to do with it, it still has the fluoro lights and sh*t.  Not sure if they work.  Might just mount it on the front of my house  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on June 04, 2011, 03:12:18 PM
Drove the UR for the first time around the block out the back of euroworks  ;D ;D

its so bloody good to have it on the road........

phillip @ euroworks has done a awesome job on everything even the bill.....

even with the nana map in place and almost no boost its really  quiet(almost a disappointing noise )  till about 4000 rpm and then yells at you in a 5 cly tone that is blood curdling   .....

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Post by: brian on June 04, 2011, 03:21:14 PM
We 're waiting for audio  :P
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Post by: AROUSN on June 04, 2011, 04:50:35 PM
Installed some new lights as one broke recently, and gave it a half ass wash...

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3478%2F5795717460_1ddf5485d6_z.jpg&hash=fe03307ade7272c40378d0888a5d3841e778686c)
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Post by: VeeDub on June 04, 2011, 04:56:11 PM
Big up arousn, that's a nice looking golf man!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AROUSN on June 04, 2011, 04:54:28 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on June 04, 2011, 04:56:11 PM
Big up arousn, that's a nice looking golf man!

Cheers mate its slowly getting there.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on June 04, 2011, 05:13:15 PM
Dude that looks bad ass! Love it!
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Post by: blue 20v on June 04, 2011, 08:07:29 PM
tested the new brakes......
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi854.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab109%2Fdjaymoney%2FUR%2520build%25202010%2FIMG_1131_2.jpg&hash=c57b1a086f7cbcb49dedcb9f9e9e07d8f9b91390)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi854.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab109%2Fdjaymoney%2FUR%2520build%25202010%2FIMG_1132.jpg&hash=9b48587d555bcc08ec2907d69ea639c72fb76a54)
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Post by: RS ZWEI on June 04, 2011, 08:17:00 PM
Quote from: blue 20v on June 04, 2011, 08:07:29 PM
tested the new brakes......
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi854.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab109%2Fdjaymoney%2FUR%2520build%25202010%2FIMG_1131_2.jpg&hash=c57b1a086f7cbcb49dedcb9f9e9e07d8f9b91390)


Now where have I seen those before ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 04, 2011, 08:17:42 PM
Quote from: AROUSN on June 04, 2011, 04:50:35 PM
Installed some new lights as one broke recently, and gave it a half ass wash...

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3478%2F5795717460_1ddf5485d6_z.jpg&hash=fe03307ade7272c40378d0888a5d3841e778686c)

Nice looking Mk4, but did you wash the wheels?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: AROUSN on June 04, 2011, 09:26:49 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on June 04, 2011, 08:17:42 PM
Nice looking Mk4, but did you wash the wheels?

Cheers, Not really :-X they are coming off one by one this long weekend for a good clean. Would like to split them and clean them real good but dont have anything to use in the mean time  :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on June 05, 2011, 08:28:31 AM
Quote from: Fizz on June 03, 2011, 07:58:50 PM
Can you pour it from the TIP After MAF ofcourse, will that clean the Turbo as well or does it have to be POST Throttle Body?
Let us know how u get on, Would be keen 2 give the golf an internal clean. I take it this stuff is like that "seafoam" stuff the guys overseas rant about. Also Make sure u do this out side and in the evening when no one is looking as I've heard your car will smoke a lot as it burns up the gunk. I wonder if this will have any ill effect on the exhaust sensor.

Valid question... on 1.8T, can we use TIP??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on June 05, 2011, 09:45:06 AM
Still scratching my head as to which pipe I should use....

On my 1.8T - should I use the vacuum pipes near the TIP? off Diverter valve?

On 2.0 FSI - any tips???

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on June 05, 2011, 10:46:28 AM
found this ages ago but its seafoam and on a mk2 golf
http://forums.ncdubs.org/showthread.php?t=10297&page=2
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on June 05, 2011, 06:43:14 PM
Attached pics of 2.0 FSI
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(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi229.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee100%2Finsanekiwi%2Fphoto3-2.jpg&hash=d3cdbece4828589dcad3e863bfb59fa29ef821e4)

Which pipe? :-(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 06, 2011, 03:30:19 PM
Pulled the old girl out of the shed and gave her a wash:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F5be25e7a.jpg&hash=9132046157760e5b25c418714a7aeabb55252eae)

Then tried on one of my Momo Stars:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F28ff4615.jpg&hash=b74f7537f41e498197280afb76d03e8f10133d35)

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Post by: CBRT on June 06, 2011, 04:30:54 PM
Looks great Nik more pics please :)
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Post by: qta4 on June 06, 2011, 05:55:08 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on June 06, 2011, 03:30:19 PM
Pulled the old girl out of the shed and gave her a wash:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F5be25e7a.jpg&hash=9132046157760e5b25c418714a7aeabb55252eae)

Then tried on one of my Momo Stars:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F28ff4615.jpg&hash=b74f7537f41e498197280afb76d03e8f10133d35)

Looks like your car needs some exercise Nik, i havent touched my car for a year, but are getting back into it.

When will we see you and your Golf on the track..............................?
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Post by: Skilfil on June 06, 2011, 06:05:24 PM
Damn that GTI looks great! I reckon the black wheels you have on it now make it look nice, just my opinion.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on June 06, 2011, 07:23:31 PM
I love MOMO stars, they were the perfect wheel for this period car, looked stunning on a Thema turbo
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Post by: Fizz on June 06, 2011, 07:37:56 PM
wow! looks good Nik good shed find  ;D

Han: 4 starters maybe remove all the plastic engine covers, can't really see much with it on.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on June 06, 2011, 08:39:01 PM
Drove back from a good weekend at Mt Cook/Hermitage Hotel. Car returned 55mpg average , pleased with economy but no so pleased with acceleration. Me thinks MAF might be faulty cos my old 1.9TDI A4 and Seat Ibiza Sport were much faster.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on June 07, 2011, 07:08:04 PM
took the rat for a warrant and failed.....one rear leeky shock and some play in the right front wheel
stoked!...needless to say ill be back tomorrow
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on June 07, 2011, 07:10:14 PM
jeah! tha rats back !
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on June 07, 2011, 07:12:49 PM
 >:D
ye boi!
onto the 3rd evolution of the rat
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on June 07, 2011, 08:49:17 PM
Got my calipers back from sandblasting and have primed them ready for topcoat tomorrow :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on June 07, 2011, 09:37:34 PM
Quote from: JDVW on June 07, 2011, 07:12:49 PM
>:D
ye boi!
onto the 3rd evolution of the rat

Good to hear  8)

Quote from: Brett on June 07, 2011, 08:49:17 PM
Got my calipers back from sandblasting and have primed them ready for topcoat tomorrow :)

How much is the powder coating costing?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 4motioning on June 08, 2011, 05:53:42 PM
fitted new 42 draft designs shift link bushings  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on June 08, 2011, 05:59:11 PM
past the re-check rolling semi-legit now
man reg is expensive!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on June 08, 2011, 06:06:18 PM
That rat is the shat.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on June 08, 2011, 06:20:57 PM
i reg my track car as a farm vehicle[B exemption].as it doesn't do many kms .been pulled a few times and its never been an issue.
just an idea.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on June 08, 2011, 06:45:50 PM
A mate of mine has done that Chops and he's never been pulled up. Is there a penalty if you're found out or can you claim ignorance and say the lovely post office lady filled in that bit?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on June 08, 2011, 06:50:11 PM
If its reg as a farm vehicle you can only dirve a certain distance away from its address, i think its 40km
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on June 08, 2011, 07:04:39 PM
i dont think the cops know that.they just look at the date on the rego
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on June 08, 2011, 07:05:48 PM
I just called my 5.0 buddy and he said it comes up with all that info but he's never looked at it. If you crash with it reg'd B exemption you won't get insurance though. Unless you stuck to story of the lovely post office lady filling out that bit of the form..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on June 08, 2011, 07:17:50 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on June 08, 2011, 07:04:39 PM
i dont think the cops know that.they just look at the date on the rego

they check over the radio as to what type of rego you have, only person that it would fool would be a parking warden
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on June 08, 2011, 07:41:23 PM
 :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: elmo on June 08, 2011, 09:23:16 PM
What did I do to my vag today? Just up out of the garage after 2 hours down there -

Cleaned out the inside, did an oil and oil filter change (used 15w40)
Rotated the wheels, keep the tyres as fresh as possible (this became a pain in the ass with the spacers on the rear having to be swapped over)
Tidied up a few stone chips on one side with metal treatment and a touch up paint that colourworks made me
Lifted carpets in front footwell and tidied up floor panels to check for damage or rust

All good for a lazy thursday night.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on June 08, 2011, 09:20:13 PM
Quote from: elmo on June 08, 2011, 09:23:16 PM
All good for a lazy thursday night.

... and a day ahead of yourself ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: elmo on June 08, 2011, 10:11:48 PM
Im gooooood.... 24 hours in advance!

;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on June 09, 2011, 03:55:00 PM
dash out to get to the spark plug errr heater core

thank you mechanical warranty
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on June 09, 2011, 04:20:43 PM
Quote from: 00basil00 on June 08, 2011, 07:17:50 PM
they check over the radio as to what type of rego you have, only person that it would fool would be a parking warden

Nah its fooled plenty my mate regos all his hillmans that way never had an issue. I should do it but Im too gutless.
Choppys track car only goes from his house to HD, bout 40kms ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on June 09, 2011, 04:25:09 PM
My friend Mr G tells me this
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/factsheets/27/exempt-vehicles-from-registration-and-licensing.html
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JC on June 09, 2011, 04:32:22 PM
Quote from: BB on June 09, 2011, 04:20:43 PM
Nah its fooled plenty my mate regos all his hillmans that way never had an issue. I should do it but Im too gutless.
Choppys track car only goes from his house to HD, bout 40kms ;)


Quote
A motor vehicle (not a trailer) owned by a farmer and only used on the road to go from one part of the farm to another part of the same farm, or from one farm to another farm owned or managed by the same person, for agricultural operations.

Not so much a 40Kms rule. Id personally be more worried about not paying the ACC levie as in the unlikly situation that you had a accident and someone was hurt you could be liable for medical costs.

Allways better to do the right thing jem  ;)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on June 09, 2011, 04:49:46 PM
Calipers are painted and going on car tonight  :) No powdercoating?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: maxmax on June 11, 2011, 05:49:57 PM
Fixed central locking to the boot - now all 5 doors work perfect on the old vacuum pump setup. Also replaced front bumper, made the big mistake of undoing the 13mm bolt and having the whole subframe droop (mk2 freshie). Will take me 20 mins next time, rather than 2.5 hours!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on June 11, 2011, 07:52:03 PM
Played around with some bigger spacers - photo is et7 - et0 is totally possible!!  >:D   (suspension not fully compressed)
Would be better though if I rebuilt the rears into 9"s

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3347%2F5820007101_3e403715c6_b.jpg&hash=090ef4bb62ddf37a88d402eb9f91b6facc91e8eb)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on June 11, 2011, 09:32:55 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2FMk4%25203%2520door%2Ff12b2ab2.jpg&hash=d6fe459740f618f272c9e76e017eff2079e2fcdd)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on June 11, 2011, 09:31:25 PM
You crazy horses built a 3 door mk4 from a 5 door now?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on June 11, 2011, 09:35:52 PM
Look's like you had a busy afternoon - what did you do?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on June 11, 2011, 10:26:57 PM
Picked mine up after being apart for a week and a half... good to have it back and be rid of the B6 A4 loan car! 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on June 12, 2011, 07:28:34 PM
Cleaned
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2FMk4%25203%2520door%2Fth_Borapainting2June2011012.jpg&hash=3b4cc850ca31223e37182717e2d4e38d18cf8758) (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/Mk4%203%20door/?action=view&current=Borapainting2June2011012.jpg)(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2FMk4%25203%2520door%2Fth_Borapainting2June2011015.jpg&hash=635e97e6bd055599ca8188798e497e58b856d2c1) (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/Mk4%203%20door/?action=view&current=Borapainting2June2011015.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on June 12, 2011, 10:16:13 PM
What's the plan for this one phil? Mmmm 3dr
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on June 14, 2011, 06:13:08 PM
Installed crystal front indicators. Will post pics tomorrow.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on June 14, 2011, 07:16:25 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on June 12, 2011, 10:16:13 PM
What's the plan for this one phil? Mmmm 3dr

Not sure yet Ash - tidy up, roll in it while I fix the wagon and sell probably. But already getting quite fond of it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 14, 2011, 07:38:58 PM
Quote from: Filx on June 14, 2011, 07:16:25 PM
Not sure yet Ash - tidy up, roll in it while I fix the wagon and sell probably. But already getting quite fond of it.

What happend to the wagon Phil?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on June 14, 2011, 08:47:29 PM
^ Just general wear and tear, have got a nice little clutch and flywheel combo for it as the stupid DMF is getting tired. Also needs a CV is one is on it's way out. May fit an LSD at the same time if funds stretch that far. Aside from that she's still trucking on like a champ, gets under 8L/100km on the highway and happily saw off a pesky Cayenne (non turbo) that was trying to bully me on the run up a steep overtaking lane as we were all trying to get past some logging trucks.

Here she is on recent moving duties
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on June 14, 2011, 08:39:02 PM
I need a wagon to run dog about in etc, been thinking Mk3 with a transplant...... Hmmm.  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on June 14, 2011, 09:00:19 PM
Quote from: M on June 14, 2011, 08:39:02 PM
I need a wagon to run dog about in etc, been thinking Mk3 with a transplant...... Hmmm.  ;D

R32 turbo variant?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on June 14, 2011, 09:43:45 PM
Been a fantastic car for me - totally flies under radar so no attention from cops or criminals. Fast enough to be lots of fun but still reliable and fuel economic. And it's "just a Mk3" so parking it outside in the weather for months on end, chucking loads of crap in the boot and/or the odd super market ding doesn't bother you too much.  :laugh:

Quote from: M on June 14, 2011, 08:39:02 PM
I need a wagon to run dog about in etc, been thinking Mk3 with a transplant...... Hmmm.  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on June 15, 2011, 08:04:04 PM
Quote from: M M on June 14, 2011, 06:13:08 PM
Installed crystal front indicators. Will post pics tomorrow.

As promised:
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A little annoyed as the drivers side one sits crooked as the frame they screw onto is all twisted. Otherwise, I'm happy with them.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 15, 2011, 08:35:19 PM
looks good MM
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on June 17, 2011, 05:40:05 PM
I installed a beefy power wire from the battery to the boot for an amp in my mk4. What was supposed to be a 30 minute job turned into 1 and a half hours of swearing and knuckle skinning.

On the bright side it will be a very very tidy install, no big ugly power wire visible anywhere, not even in the engine bay :) And no drilling or widening grommets.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTi101 on June 18, 2011, 12:31:15 PM
picked up a 4 motion chin spoiler for the front of the MK4

now just need to get it modified and painted to fit the FMIC

R32 interior trim bits arrived from TM Tuning so I will have a crack at replacing that beautiful woodgrain!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on June 18, 2011, 06:09:59 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2Fae93eef1.jpg&hash=08e0403bdd228837f07f96d734aff49eb9d6e9c2)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on June 18, 2011, 06:29:46 PM
Yeeeaahhh that looks badass!  8) >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: spooln on June 18, 2011, 06:38:14 PM
Cleaned kid crap out of the car. Ballin, hot, side shot ....?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on June 18, 2011, 06:56:10 PM
Work Meisters?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on June 18, 2011, 08:26:25 PM
Quote from: spooln on June 18, 2011, 06:38:14 PM
Ballin, hot, side shot ....?

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on June 18, 2011, 08:31:49 PM
awesome!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on June 18, 2011, 08:44:19 PM
Quote from: Ballin on June 18, 2011, 06:09:59 PM
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Hell yeah, killing cool school now Ballin  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on June 18, 2011, 08:50:04 PM
Nice Chris  8) 8)
Hopefully get the full picture at the meet tomorrow
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 18, 2011, 09:01:38 PM
Wow Looks the mean, Perfectly Matched luvz it!  :-*
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on June 18, 2011, 10:07:56 PM
That looks dope Chris! Hopefully see them tomorrow

Your turn now Fizzy  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on June 19, 2011, 12:33:21 AM
are they those 19" SSR's that were on TM? AWESOME!!!! 8) >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 19, 2011, 11:06:54 AM
Quote from: coons on June 18, 2011, 10:07:56 PM
That looks dope Chris! Hopefully see them tomorrow

Your turn now Fizzy  ;)

Haha yep, I'm falling behind new wheels and stance is on the cards just trying to decide on a design, want something that's easy 2 clean. Mesh wheels are hot but pain in the ass 2 clean on a daily driven car. Staggered and perhaps even concave ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on June 19, 2011, 01:10:06 PM
Scratched my F'n Wheel!
Arg!!
Right curb side parking = brain fade.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on June 19, 2011, 01:22:10 PM
Quote from: beeker on June 19, 2011, 01:10:06 PM
Scratched my F'n Wheel!
Arg!!
Right curb side parking = brain fade.

better you did it than someone else!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 19, 2011, 07:13:51 PM
Quote from: beeker on June 19, 2011, 01:10:06 PM
Scratched my F'n Wheel!
Arg!!
Right curb side parking = brain fade.

Go stand in the corner ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on June 19, 2011, 07:30:48 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on June 19, 2011, 07:13:51 PM
Go stand in the corner ;)

Just a sign from up above that i need to respray my wheels. One side is matt, and the other gloss!

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 19, 2011, 08:01:41 PM
Quote from: beeker on June 19, 2011, 07:30:48 PM
Just a sign from up above that i need to respray my wheels. One side is matt, and the other gloss!

I heard that . . .
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on June 19, 2011, 10:40:53 PM
Fixed the door lock mechanism so the door closes now (passenger assistance no longer required). Gave it a cut and polish to see how the paint comes up - very thin in places - it's cool and ratty! Tidied up the door cards which came up 100% mint, chucked $10 gas in and drove it for an hour tonight. So much sketchy fun in a 1983 golf!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on June 20, 2011, 09:03:32 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on June 19, 2011, 12:33:21 AM
are they those 19" SSR's that were on TM? AWESOME!!!! 8) >:D

Yep bolt on.............

Ive got another set of 19"s coming soon too...... same deal 19x9.5 rears..... what you might call winter wheels as these SSRs are the bomb!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 20, 2011, 01:30:20 PM
Anton and I had a play with carbon fibre vinyl   8)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi143.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr159%2Ffaiyazk%2F2011-06-17225327.jpg&hash=a199165e4c90c165e12c8b9dea1846a68a2a4ba9)
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on June 20, 2011, 02:06:25 PM
woooot, nice Fizzy, awesome with the red. Yeah who's that dodgy fishy Croatian in the background  ;) ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 20, 2011, 02:26:32 PM
Quote from: Omes on June 20, 2011, 02:06:25 PM
woooot, nice Fizzy, awesome with the red. Yeah who's that dodgy fishy Croatian in the background  ;) ;D

Thanks Man, looks really good and its got a nice texture to it. Edges aren't the best but it'll do 4 now, most of it is hidden under the roof rack anywayz.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on June 20, 2011, 02:40:39 PM
looks like the same stuff we were using.. heat gun and some glue for the edges  ;)

just curious, what was it worth a Mtr?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 20, 2011, 02:32:11 PM
Wide shot please!

Today I roundly cursed my traction control as I put my foot down in the wet and it just cut power completely.

Damn thing.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on June 20, 2011, 02:36:28 PM
scored a Vento front end, now do i take it to the next level?  ???

Seems the weekend Meet has gee'd everyone up a bit  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 20, 2011, 03:11:41 PM
Quote from: kiwi on June 20, 2011, 02:40:39 PM
looks like the same stuff we were using.. heat gun and some glue for the edges  ;)

just curious, what was it worth a Mtr?

3M stuff, not sure on price this was left over from some of Antons other projects.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on June 20, 2011, 03:08:20 PM
Looks great Fizz :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on June 20, 2011, 03:22:20 PM
Quote from: Fizz on June 20, 2011, 03:11:41 PM
3M stuff, not sure on price this was left over from some of Antons other projects.

Sweet, its come out well.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 20, 2011, 05:30:53 PM
cheers guys  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on June 20, 2011, 05:55:13 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on June 20, 2011, 02:32:11 PM
Wide shot please!

Today I roundly cursed my traction control as I put my foot down in the wet and it just cut power completely.

Damn thing.
You sir, need quattro.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on June 20, 2011, 06:15:45 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on June 20, 2011, 02:36:28 PM
scored a Vento front end, now do i take it to the next level?  ???

Seems the weekend Meet has gee'd everyone up a bit  ;)

Hah yesterday you said you had talked yourself out of it! The one from Platinum?

Nice one Fizzy
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 20, 2011, 06:36:57 PM
Thanks Sam  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on June 20, 2011, 07:14:51 PM
Today I touched someone else's VAG. Omes came round and we had a play about with his heavyhitter 8v Mk2! And he took my floaty mk1 for a rip around the block  ;D Whaddya think?

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on June 20, 2011, 08:37:13 PM
So is that ? a Heineken stretch?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on June 20, 2011, 08:58:23 PM
Oooh they look nice on the Omes mobile Mk2. Should buy my RS180s and redrill for mad flushness!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Veedubs Man on June 20, 2011, 09:02:56 PM
Gave the mk2 a good cut and polish had no excuse to leave it dirty as thats what I do for a living. Anywayz, over the weekend i'm gonna replace the brake shoes and cylinders, bleed brakes and adjust hand brake. Should be fun.

I was soo cheesed off today....I ordered a reverse switch from GSF in UK last week and they sent me the wrong one!!!! How could they stuff up the order? I clearly stated mk2 not mk3 anyway they'll be sending me a new one. 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: vonripsnorter on June 20, 2011, 10:00:53 PM
Quote from: Veedubs Man on June 20, 2011, 09:02:56 PM
I was soo cheesed off today....I ordered a reverse switch from GSF in UK last week and they sent me the wrong one!!!! How could they stuff up the order? I clearly stated mk2 not mk3 anyway they'll be sending me a new one.
Is it still cheaper to order from overseas than the local guys??
Hope they are sending the replacement for free?
I ordered two outer CV joints about 10 years ago now from GSF & the too sent the wrong ones & when I let them know, they let me keep the wrong ones & sent two new correct ones & ended up selling the two incorrect for more that I had paid ;)

I like it like that
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on June 20, 2011, 11:48:29 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on June 20, 2011, 07:14:51 PM
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DO IT OMAR! that look sick! So wish i was still 4x100 on the mk2

Quote from: coons on June 20, 2011, 06:15:45 PM
Hah yesterday you said you had talked yourself out of it! The one from Platinum?
I know mate, I know... Mk3 Jettas getting a bit hard to come by, and I like to have options ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on June 20, 2011, 11:49:01 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on June 20, 2011, 07:14:51 PM
Today I touched someone else's VAG. Omes came round and we had a play about with his heavyhitter 8v Mk2! And he took my floaty mk1 for a rip around the block  ;D Whaddya think?

You know what we think VeeDub. There isn't a VW those wheels wouldn't look the absolute mutts nuts on  8) 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 21, 2011, 11:38:41 AM
Well said Deedub  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on June 21, 2011, 02:05:45 PM
you dont need glue for the Edges if you have the proper "tape primer" from 3m corp..

Makes the crap stick even harder than crap to a blanket
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on June 21, 2011, 06:22:04 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on June 21, 2011, 02:05:45 PM
you dont need glue for the Edges if you have the proper "tape primer" from 3m corp..

Makes the s**t stick even harder than s**t to a blanket

Apparently I was uneducated, it was tape primer we had not glue  :-[
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on June 21, 2011, 06:36:07 PM
Took the front bumper off to straighten up the frame where the idicators sit. It was twisted like hell! All straight now though, looks much better. :)
Sadly it got dark before I could take a pic. :-[ Also gave it a wash.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: maxmax on June 21, 2011, 07:23:42 PM
Oil service w/genuine filter.
Tensioned loose alternator belt.
Discovered rad fan not turning on, but works when given direct 12v, so I'm guessing its the thermo switch. Does anyone have one they will sell me or am I going to have to go new?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 21, 2011, 07:26:37 PM
Just kerbed a wheel parallel parking. Arse.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JC on June 21, 2011, 07:44:19 PM
Quote from: maxmax on June 21, 2011, 07:23:42 PM
Oil service w/genuine filter.
Tensioned loose alternator belt.
Discovered rad fan not turning on, but works when given direct 12v, so I'm guessing its the thermo switch. Does anyone have one they will sell me or am I going to have to go new?

Just grab a new one, have had to change them on the 2 last mk2s I have owned pretty common problem. $45 ish new from qualitat.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Veedubs Man on June 22, 2011, 07:11:55 PM
I got my digifast ECU chip today!!  8) 8) 8)   Going to be installing that over the weekend.

(//)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on June 22, 2011, 08:24:15 PM
Didn't do much to my VAG today but just ordered some shiny WIDE bits from Germany  ;D Should be all whipped together in time for Stance Off.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on June 22, 2011, 08:27:03 PM
Something I have been putting off for AGES, removed the sound deadening.  >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on June 22, 2011, 08:38:17 PM
Quote from: M on June 22, 2011, 08:27:03 PM
Something I have been putting off for AGES, removed the sound deadening.  >:(

Its not that bad once you get into it, I just used a heat gun abd scraper and then poured paint stripper on it and washed it out
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on June 22, 2011, 08:38:30 PM
I still need to wash the residue yeah, was going to use white spirits.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on June 25, 2011, 05:26:15 PM
Started the day by removing lots from my Audi TT donor, in a field in the worst frost of the year.  >:( Removed dash to get wiring loom out for cluster to go in Corrado. Took brakes off, lifted it with the Bobcat to take out the gear shifter etc etc.

Then went home and loaded APR Tune on the wife's new daily DTM, just waiting on APR fuel pump and a decat and can zap it to Stage 2+.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi5.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy164%2Fbarry_gti%2FDSCN3097.jpg&hash=38b6a6790eac2e353aa119b6ed69a621f43970b1)

Then spent the afternoon fitting new rear brakes and wheel bearings to Corrado, along with taking the last of the sound deadening off the bulkhead. Started messing about with brake line routing and then stopped as I want to complete some other bits first, also started un-picking the TT interior loom to leave the bare essentials.

Before:
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After:
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 25, 2011, 05:22:06 PM
Solid Effort M  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on June 25, 2011, 05:28:59 PM
Seems like a lot of this work is lubricated with beer  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on June 25, 2011, 05:45:51 PM
Quote from: brian245 on June 25, 2011, 05:28:59 PM
Seems like a lot of this work is lubricated with beer  :P

It is the only way to get through it!!! Laura came out and said "Can I get you a drink", I looked up at her and she said "A Corona perhaps?". I must have looked like I needed it hahaha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on June 25, 2011, 05:44:47 PM
good lady,nice effort,that looks great
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on June 25, 2011, 07:55:14 PM
Nice job man!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on June 25, 2011, 07:51:55 PM
drove the rat to tga and back think the carb is on its way out
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on June 27, 2011, 05:23:23 PM
Gave it a good clean inside, and pulled eveything out of the truck to clean as well. I was pretty amazed at how shiny the paint was  around where the spare wheel is.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on June 28, 2011, 06:50:00 PM
Changed the two front headlights on the mk2 back to the old school cystal clear 'Autopal' ones as the Hella ones gave up and the glass just fell off on me whilst removing  :-\

Also went back to the amber front turn signals and removed one of the inner fog's nearest to the intake to get more cold AIR. She responds so good to cold air that little ripper 8v  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on June 28, 2011, 08:52:29 PM
Quote from: JDVW on June 25, 2011, 07:51:55 PM
drove the rat to tga and back think the carb is on its way out

I've got a couple of spare mk1 carbs at mine bro whack one of them on
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on July 02, 2011, 07:33:34 PM
Got my T4 Van Chipped By Hans At NZ Performance tuning
Just need to take it for a decent drive now.
thanks NZPT!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on July 02, 2011, 08:00:11 PM
Converted the Beetles Tail and indicators to Led Units......so much better....will post pics tomorrow
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: qta4 on July 02, 2011, 08:14:36 PM
Quote from: GTI's on July 02, 2011, 07:33:34 PM
Got my T4 Van Chipped By Hans At NZ Performance tuning
Just need to take it for a decent drive now.
thanks NZPT!!

Good results?. And how much?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on July 02, 2011, 08:33:55 PM
It spools up earlier and has the torque limiters raised.
I need to drive it to let the ECU learn a while but yeah it's great!
De-cat next and will pm the price to you.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on July 02, 2011, 08:56:02 PM
Is that a different T4 you have now Bren?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on July 02, 2011, 09:03:44 PM
Yes I got an 03 TDI 2.5   >:D ex security van from Cromwell
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on July 02, 2011, 09:40:14 PM
Quote from: GTI's on July 02, 2011, 09:03:44 PM
Yes I got an 03 TDI 2.5   >:D ex security van from Cromwell

Good work!!  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on July 03, 2011, 06:59:39 PM
Quote from: DubMan on July 02, 2011, 08:00:11 PM
Converted the Beetles Tail and indicators to Led Units......so much better....will post pics tomorrow

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Left normal bulb...right LED replacements
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Indicators and Brake and park now LED's.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on July 03, 2011, 07:23:01 PM
^ Nice combo of oldschool and new school - I like it!

I fixed the front lip in the corner where it was hanging off the Mk4 bumper and also fixed a gear selection issue with a cable tie - go on, ask me how  >:D  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 03, 2011, 07:32:29 PM
Replaced the waste gate on a mates ur, that was a fun job, left the pipe from the wg to the exhaust out for a bit of wg noise :police:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 03, 2011, 07:43:10 PM
installed a boost gauge, clean, clay bar, polish and played around with the height of the rears to see how "low" it will go.........
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 04, 2011, 09:57:24 AM
Finally got a round 2 installing my new fairing  ;)
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 04, 2011, 09:57:55 AM
Nice one :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on July 04, 2011, 10:54:24 AM
very cool Fizzy  8)  love the stickers.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Toro on July 04, 2011, 11:16:49 AM
Present the wheels (waiting for adapters)...

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What do u think ?

And facelifted the rear lights.. (front ones and front lower spoiler to come..)

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Now that it's clean looks really nice.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 04, 2011, 02:20:33 PM
^Looking good!

Just picked up a spare set of front MK2 fenders for unbelievably cheap!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 04, 2011, 05:14:08 PM
Nice MM :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: MW on July 04, 2011, 05:28:50 PM
Cleaned the throttle body, stoked on the improve!

Hollowed and murdered out my badge.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 04, 2011, 08:19:20 PM
Fizzy that new roof and roof rack combo looks killer! Once you get some low and reems on it will look super cool!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on July 04, 2011, 09:35:50 PM
Drove it alot, Drove North Shore to Hastings to pickup a Audi A4 quattro then back up to Auckland on Sunday, Left at 11am got back at 11:30pm. Now there is 5 Audi's sitting in the driveway  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 04, 2011, 09:39:01 PM
Quote from: Andy_007 on July 04, 2011, 09:35:50 PM
Drove it alot, Drove North Shore to Hastings to pickup a Audi A4 quattro then back up to Auckland on Sunday, Left at 11am got back at 11:30pm. Now there is 5 Audi's sitting in the driveway  :P

What A4 quattro did you purchase?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on July 04, 2011, 10:12:35 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on July 04, 2011, 09:39:01 PM
What A4 quattro did you purchase?
1997 Blue Audi A4 Quattro 2.8 V6 30V
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 04, 2011, 10:16:12 PM
Quote from: Andy_007 on July 04, 2011, 10:12:35 PM
1997 Blue Audi A4 Quattro 2.8 V6 30V

Manual?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 04, 2011, 10:07:47 PM
Thanks Guys, yeah definately need rim, low and stance  >:D
In the meantime i say bring on the snow!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on July 04, 2011, 10:25:38 PM
Quote from: 00basil00 on July 04, 2011, 10:16:12 PM
Manual?
Na Auto\Tip, Unfortunately V6 manuals are bloody hard to find.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 04, 2011, 10:26:55 PM
Quote from: Andy_007 on July 04, 2011, 10:25:38 PM
Na Auto\Tip, Unfortunately V6 manuals are bloody hard to find.

There was one in Napier for sale about 18mths ago, I looked at with a mate but he got an a8 instead
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on July 05, 2011, 05:57:49 PM
Had windows tinted to 30%, moved number plate a lil ::) and removed rear vw badge. Awesome plan of how to replace it. Watch this space  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on July 05, 2011, 08:46:34 PM
Fitted genuine lupo GTI wipers. Big up Vag_hag A++++ Highly recommended.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on July 05, 2011, 10:22:38 PM
Got Forge short shifter fitted at shortest setting - will need to get used to this. Tight gears - and little more work on my shoulders, but travel is definitely shorter. Gear from 1-2 seems to slot in more accurately. Only driven 10km with it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on July 05, 2011, 10:26:26 PM
Quote from: polo_GTI on July 05, 2011, 10:22:38 PM
Got Forge short shifter fitted at shortest setting - will need to get used to this. Tight gears - and little more work on my shoulders, but travel is definitely shorter. Gear from 1-2 seems to slot in more accurately. Only driven 10km with it.

Good to hear it fits!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 06, 2011, 09:58:11 AM
Quote from: VeeDub on July 05, 2011, 08:46:34 PM
Fitted genuine lupo GTI wipers. Big up Vag_hag A++++ Highly recommended.
Wats different between lupo and golf and polo wipers? Thought at most rear wipers would b different but front r all the same
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 06, 2011, 03:25:24 PM
Played around with the fender flare look with a spare one I have:
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on July 06, 2011, 04:57:34 PM
gave the rat a bit of a tune up
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 06, 2011, 05:17:47 PM
Needs to go lower

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on July 06, 2011, 05:32:18 PM
King fitment right there! Looks pretty tough mate that'll be hard to improve on, bit of fine tuning ay - never ends!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on July 06, 2011, 08:29:57 PM
Mean mk4!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 06, 2011, 10:27:48 PM
Needs air
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on July 06, 2011, 10:47:01 PM
Nearly finished the polizei look (as seen in mk1 board)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 06, 2011, 10:49:06 PM
Love it, sooo scene  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 06, 2011, 11:21:27 PM
Nice box of gooddies for the mk1 and 80 quattro from autohaus, only ordered on fri 8) Heaps to do this weekend
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 07, 2011, 10:23:38 PM
Sold one of the VAG's :) :-\ :-[ :( :'(

one had to go, no room...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on July 07, 2011, 10:22:58 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on July 07, 2011, 10:23:38 PM
Sold one of the VAG's :) :-\ :-[ :( :'(

one had to go, no room...

The oddball yellow one?  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 07, 2011, 10:29:27 PM
Oddball? yes :laugh: it's just happened so fast, i'll miss it. SOO comfortable...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on July 07, 2011, 10:28:25 PM
I thought yellow ones were "sale-proof"  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 07, 2011, 10:37:28 PM
Wow that was sudden Ash! Good to hear the Mk3 will be getting the love though, and the Mk2 of course!


Tonight we fitted coilovers to the Tonkamobile. He just need's to get his wheels sorted now

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 07, 2011, 10:34:05 PM
2 days Andrew! They saw it at Platinum while i was mucking around with MK2 and asked if it was for sale. that was on wed. Now they want the car by tomorrow!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on July 07, 2011, 10:30:09 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on July 07, 2011, 10:29:27 PM
Oddball? yes :laugh: it's just happened so fast, i'll miss it. SOO comfortable...
MK2 Golf, MK3 Golf and..............................................an Audi..........so yes oddball  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on July 07, 2011, 10:31:06 PM
Quote from: coons on July 07, 2011, 10:37:28 PM
Wow that was sudden Ash! Good to hear the Mk3 will be getting the love though, and the Mk2 of course!


Tonight we fitted coilovers to the Tonkamobile. He just need's to get his wheels sorted now

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I like the WE bit with you sitting in your car watching LOL
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 07, 2011, 10:35:28 PM
Quote from: coons on July 07, 2011, 10:37:28 PM
Wow that was sudden Ash! Good to hear the Mk3 will be getting the love though, and the Mk2 of course!


Tonight we fitted coilovers to the Tonkamobile. He just need's to get his wheels sorted now


Looking Good boys! MK3 represent! 8) Hurry up with those wheels Doug! We need to have a bit of a VR cruise i reckon ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on July 08, 2011, 01:54:05 PM
Quote from: Fizz on July 06, 2011, 09:58:11 AM
Wats different between lupo and golf and polo wipers? Thought at most rear wipers would b different but front r all the same

I'm not sure on the differences between them. They might be the same, but the lupo gti wipers are a really popular mod for the Corrado. The rado wipers are all so substandard that when you get over 80km/h in the wet they start lifting off and you get a really poor wipe. Like using one square of toilet paper when you have the craps! No fun.  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on July 08, 2011, 03:06:04 PM
Quote from: HaNs on July 05, 2011, 10:26:26 PM
Good to hear it fits!

Cheers mate - straight forward with all 42DD metal bushings. It's like metal gaited shifter.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on July 08, 2011, 09:19:06 PM
Fitted the rims at last Ash. Want some sun for a pic.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 08, 2011, 11:13:03 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on July 07, 2011, 10:31:06 PM
I like the WE bit with you sitting in your car watching LOL

Most of the time I was sitting up front drinking a beer  ;)

I got my hands dirty tonight though, pulled my car to pieces to do the heat core, people weren't lying when they said it was an ass of a job!! Left it here for the night, will resume tomorrow

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 09, 2011, 01:08:46 PM
Quote from: coons on July 08, 2011, 11:13:03 PM
Most of the time I was sitting up front drinking a beer  ;)

I got my hands dirty tonight though, pulled my car to pieces to do the heat core, people weren't lying when they said it was an ass of a job!! Left it here for the night, will resume tomorrow

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Hell retro fit the mk4 dash seeing as half the work is already done ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 09, 2011, 01:09:46 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on July 08, 2011, 01:54:05 PM
I'm not sure on the differences between them. They might be the same, but the lupo gti wipers are a really popular mod for the Corrado. The rado wipers are all so substandard that when you get over 80km/h in the wet they start lifting off and you get a really poor wipe. Like using one square of toilet paper when you have the s**ts! No fun.  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

lol! good stuff :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 09, 2011, 06:29:13 PM
Installed a new head unit.... Wired it in properly as the previous muppet used Sellotape!

Also got told by a guy at the petrol station that my tyres were wrong and dangerous.........  ::)

It's called stretch "mate"
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on July 09, 2011, 07:37:46 PM
Too much stretch is dangerous.
Two known blow outs recently.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on July 10, 2011, 07:03:18 PM
Quote from: BB on July 09, 2011, 07:37:46 PM
Too much stretch is dangerous.
Two known blow outs recently.

I think its a Wof fail too?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 10, 2011, 08:00:01 PM
Yes it is check the rules.... I don't care

Exception not the rule
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 10, 2011, 10:54:29 PM
Got my new ATS centre caps in mail! mmmm so shiny and new! 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 11, 2011, 10:05:19 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on July 10, 2011, 10:54:29 PM
Got my new ATS centre caps in mail! mmmm so shiny and new! 8)

Sweet, how much did they set you back?

Got my car back into 1 piece past last night, had a few electrical teething issues with it when I started it up but upon studying the wiring diagram for the fusebox figured it out this morning. She runs again! Can't wait to go out and test my new heater  :laugh:

Big ups to Hennie too who came and gave me a hand for the crucial 'yank the heater box as hard as you can so you can squeeze the heater core in/out' part
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 11, 2011, 10:26:38 AM
Quote from: coons on July 11, 2011, 10:05:19 AM

Got my car back into 1 piece past last night, had a few electrical teething issues with it when I started it up but upon studying the wiring diagram for the fusebox figured it out this morning. She runs again! Can't wait to go out and test my new heater  :laugh:

Big ups to Hennie too who came and gave me a hand for the crucial 'yank the heater box as hard as you can so you can squeeze the heater core in/out' part

Good to hear you did it yourself Sam, its a crap job to do!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Toro on July 11, 2011, 11:54:41 AM
Did timing belt with tensioners and WP with metal impeller.

Chinese kit on ebay for U$s 140 shipped :). Sweet.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on July 11, 2011, 11:18:28 PM
That Mk1 "pig" is looking so hot. Good work .
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on July 12, 2011, 10:08:24 PM
Yelled and waved my hands around in it as I got crashed into, asian woman at the lights decided her auto 'R' stood for Race and took it out on my car. Not happy  >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 12, 2011, 10:38:14 PM
Oh crape not good man! Any pics or is it too hard to bare? haha
What's the damage?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on July 12, 2011, 11:01:41 PM
Will be pictures tomorrow when its day time, at first glance it wasn't too bad but seems like the reinforcer is bent as the bumper is sitting funny, a bit of the bumper ripped open on part of the reinforcer and the sides of the grille have popped out under the headlights. Possibly a bumper repair and new reinforcer? Won't be cheap thats for sure. She has no insurance..  ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 12, 2011, 11:16:58 PM
So what did she say? Will she pay? Or your insurance will cover? Or you covering it yourself?

3rd party should be mandatory.......
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on July 13, 2011, 11:33:44 AM
Quote from: Skilfil on July 12, 2011, 11:01:41 PM
Will be pictures tomorrow when its day time, at first glance it wasn't too bad but seems like the reinforcer is bent as the bumper is sitting funny, a bit of the bumper ripped open on part of the reinforcer and the sides of the grille have popped out under the headlights. Possibly a bumper repair and new reinforcer? Won't be cheap thats for sure. She has no insurance..  ::)

ouch, sorry to hear that. new car and no insurance?

possibly no NZ license too then...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 13, 2011, 12:24:59 PM
Just purchased a Remus back box that will hopefully it will fit on the RS2.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on July 13, 2011, 12:40:44 PM
Swore and cursed at it as a piece of the deteriorating drivers handle veneer trim broke off under my fingernail. Extremely painful and unpleasant.

Might be time for some of these http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370422727562&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blackbetty on July 13, 2011, 01:25:03 PM
I continued to rip stuff out of my donor car. Almost ready to remove the engine and trany.

Quote from: The Truth on July 13, 2011, 12:40:44 PM
Swore and cursed at it as a piece of the deteriorating drivers handle veneer trim broke off under my fingernail. Extremely painful and unpleasant.

Might be time for some of these http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370422727562&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Have you come across replacement veneer ones at all?

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on July 13, 2011, 01:28:39 PM
Quote from: Skilfil on July 12, 2011, 10:08:24 PM
Yelled and waved my hands around in it as I got crashed into, asian woman at the lights decided her auto 'R' stood for Race and took it out on my car. Not happy  >:(

what, did she back into you?  hope that you have a witness in case she claims you drove into her
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Tdi on July 13, 2011, 01:33:33 PM
Ecs box arrived. Put on spacers, stubby aerial and wheel bolt caps to cover up those nasty looking bolts. Wheel centre caps were wrong so will have to go through CCS unfortunately... they want 3 times as much for the centre caps!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on July 13, 2011, 01:40:48 PM
Quote from: blackbetty on July 13, 2011, 01:25:03 PM
Have you come across replacement veneer ones at all?

Haven't bothered looking to be honest, I'd quite like to get rid of the veneer all together. Had an eye on TMTuning for the handles and trim, but I just can't quite justify the cost. Those straight black options for the handles wouldn't be terrible.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 13, 2011, 02:03:32 PM
Quote from: The Truth on July 13, 2011, 01:40:48 PM
Haven't bothered looking to be honest, I'd quite like to get rid of the veneer all together. Had an eye on TMTuning for the handles and trim, but I just can't quite justify the cost. Those straight black options for the handles wouldn't be terrible.

I've replaced mine with plain black, looks good.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on July 13, 2011, 02:57:50 PM
Similar to the ones in the link I posted?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on July 13, 2011, 03:20:35 PM
Sold one of them
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 13, 2011, 05:07:49 PM
fitted some gas bonnet struts, and led bulbs to park lights...

Nik, have you an exhaust system made up for the RS2 or is it still factory?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on July 13, 2011, 05:50:22 PM
Quote from: the phantom on July 13, 2011, 01:28:39 PM
what, did she back into you?  hope that you have a witness in case she claims you drove into her

Yeah she did, nope every bastard couldn't give a crap and drove off when it turned green. Shes admitted liability however and was quite upset after it.

Quote from: coons on July 12, 2011, 11:16:58 PM
So what did she say? Will she pay? Or your insurance will cover? Or you covering it yourself?

3rd party should be mandatory.......

She said she'll pay cash didn't want insurance involved, but I have full cover so decided to get my insurance company involved as it would be easier having them deal with it. If she was to turn around and say its my fault its on them to fight for me, no way could I afford any lawyers etc.

Quote from: slowmo on July 13, 2011, 11:33:44 AM
ouch, sorry to hear that. new car and no insurance?

possibly no NZ license too then...

Doubt it, didn't find out about the license. She did show me one of those community card things though that had her name.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 13, 2011, 06:23:19 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on July 13, 2011, 12:24:59 PM
Just purchased a Remus back box that will hopefully it will fit on the RS2.

Where did you get that from?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: charles on July 13, 2011, 07:10:29 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on July 13, 2011, 12:24:59 PM
Just purchased a Remus back box that will hopefully it will fit on the RS2.

Holding thumbs that it does.
If not, I'm sure it will draw lots of attention on here  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 13, 2011, 07:49:03 PM
Quote from: The Truth on July 13, 2011, 02:57:50 PM
Similar to the ones in the link I posted?

mine are the OEM black trim u get in the base models.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on July 13, 2011, 11:41:59 PM
Just picked up my new wheels for the mk4  :) :)

Now I need to figure out how much lower to go while considering Christchurch road conditions ...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 14, 2011, 07:30:07 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on July 13, 2011, 05:07:49 PM
fitted some gas bonnet struts, and led bulbs to park lights...

Nik, have you an exhaust system made up for the RS2 or is it still factory?

Hey Ash, it's still standard.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 14, 2011, 07:31:38 AM
Quote from: 00basil00 on July 13, 2011, 06:23:19 PM
Where did you get that from?

Another form, cost me all of $20.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: td19 on July 14, 2011, 07:54:10 AM
Nik, if Remus NOK for RS2 I still have most of the factory exhaust from my car if you need a replacement back box.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 14, 2011, 08:12:25 AM
Quote from: td19 on July 14, 2011, 07:54:10 AM
Nik, if Remus NOK for RS2 I still have most of the factory exhaust from my car if you need a replacement back box.

Cool, thanks Tony, I'll keep that in mind.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 15, 2011, 12:45:47 AM
cracked my VR lip big time, in a rush to get the car parked (angle parking) and hit the front left side.  :( may have to get duck bill on. Too hard as a daily driver now :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on July 15, 2011, 05:23:30 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on July 15, 2011, 12:45:47 AM
cracked my VR lip big time, in a rush to get the car parked (angle parking) and hit the front left side.  :( may have to get duck bill on. Too hard as a daily driver now :-\

:( BUGGER  :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on July 15, 2011, 06:17:03 PM
My euro lip lasted a couple of months and my car isn't that low. A friends rather steep driveway obliterated it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on July 15, 2011, 06:14:35 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on July 15, 2011, 12:45:47 AM
cracked my VR lip big time, in a rush to get the car parked (angle parking) and hit the front left side.  :( may have to get duck bill on. Too hard as a daily driver now :-\

It ain't eazy bein steezy. Rado lip has a couple of ugly cracks! No such thing as a duckbill daily  :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on July 15, 2011, 06:50:33 PM
My Dad's old VR6 (now noj's) is quite low and the lip has lasted well, a few splits and a bit grated but still looks good 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 15, 2011, 09:07:26 PM
mine's scrapped to crap as well but being unpainted and textured u don't notice it  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tonka on July 15, 2011, 09:58:08 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on July 15, 2011, 12:45:47 AM
cracked my VR lip big time, in a rush to get the car parked (angle parking) and hit the front left side.  :( may have to get duck bill on. Too hard as a daily driver now :-\

yeah man, mines held together by shoe goo and a few layers of trim blackener...

its all part of it  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 16, 2011, 12:49:26 AM
Yeah, just have to be a little more careful aye?!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on July 16, 2011, 11:11:20 AM
did some minor adjustments in the dizzy learnt a new skill adjusting the point gap its had its pros and cons
pros: no bs im prob gettin 400% more miles out of the tank  :laugh:
cons: the car no longer backfires....at all  :-[ no scaring kids, pedestrians and the neighbours
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 16, 2011, 11:04:39 AM
does it do key bangers? my old mk1 did the loudest key bangers, sounded like a shot gun and scared the crap out of people, also good for making the ears ring of big groups of cyclists >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JDVW on July 16, 2011, 12:02:27 PM
yea but i dont do them cuz it did them by itself haha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 16, 2011, 01:14:02 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on July 16, 2011, 12:49:26 AM
Yeah, just have to be a little more careful aye?!

Yea exactly, just got to be really careful! Just buy a non-genuine one (they are like $20US on eBay) and use that for daily use if ou have to. Anything but the duckbill  :-X
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 16, 2011, 01:18:05 PM
changed the clutch and gearbox on the diesel, box had suffered from sms and got oil all over the clutch, lucky for me I wreck so many cars I had spares. Also swaped the ugly 14s for some vw 13" steelies
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on July 16, 2011, 05:34:00 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on July 16, 2011, 12:49:26 AM
Yeah, just have to be a little more careful aye?!

Anyone want to do a groupbuy of euro lips from somewhere?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 16, 2011, 05:46:22 PM
Quote from: Number21 on July 16, 2011, 05:34:00 PM
Anyone want to do a groupbuy of euro lips from somewhere?

I'll be in
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on July 16, 2011, 07:10:59 PM
Quote from: Number21 on July 16, 2011, 05:34:00 PM
Anyone want to do a groupbuy of euro lips from somewhere?

If you find a place that does corrado lips i'm in.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on July 16, 2011, 08:45:47 PM
Quote from: Number21 on July 16, 2011, 05:34:00 PM
Anyone want to do a groupbuy of euro lips from somewhere?

Yes please, sick of my duckbill. Even though I've scraped that a few times I'll try be conscious of the euro lip..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on July 16, 2011, 08:57:37 PM
I'll do some research and find the cheapest place. Prefer good ones or OEM even- my last one was made out of inflexible plastic which snapped easily.

The euro lip is WAY easier to damage than the duckbill, I'm not going to use one everyday on chch roads.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on July 16, 2011, 08:56:27 PM
Took out grille's from my front bumper & sprayed black. Looks awesome
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on July 16, 2011, 09:01:38 PM
Cleared sunroof drains... definitely needed doing!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on July 16, 2011, 09:19:09 PM
Ah so the cheaper lips will tend to be more fragile?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on July 16, 2011, 10:12:41 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on July 16, 2011, 09:01:38 PM
Cleared sunroof drains... definitely needed doing!

Yes they do! and yet hardly anyone does...... ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 16, 2011, 10:21:00 PM
Quote from: Skilfil on July 16, 2011, 09:19:09 PM
Ah so the cheaper lips will tend to be more fragile?

Yea they are made out of a stiffer plastic generally, they tend to split rather than flex, unlike the OEM ones which are made of a softer plastic

But they are cheap and disposable so thats ok
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on July 16, 2011, 10:23:55 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on July 16, 2011, 10:12:41 PM
Yes they do! and yet hardly anyone does...... ::)

I have to admit it's almost a year since I did them last, needs to be 6 monthly at least I'm thinking... especially as my car lives outside.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 16, 2011, 11:00:16 PM
I just ordered 2 from TM tuning- they are on sale at the mo...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on July 17, 2011, 05:22:19 PM
Installed new the wheels on the mk4 look great, needs more lower!

Also gave it an oil change, Shell Helix Ultra - if it's good enough for ferrari, it's good enough for me. Very black stuff came out of it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 17, 2011, 05:16:06 PM
post is useless without pics! what wheels have you fitted?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on July 17, 2011, 05:24:38 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on July 16, 2011, 11:00:16 PM
I just ordered 2 from TM tuning- they are on sale at the mo...

How much was the shipping? I'll be ordering some too.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on July 17, 2011, 05:32:25 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on July 17, 2011, 05:16:06 PM
post is useless without pics! what wheels have you fitted?

18x8.5 BBS RGRs in Diamond Black. Pics will come but it's a bit roller skate at the moment - you can't get away with 30mm of lowering with 18s!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on July 17, 2011, 05:34:35 PM
New oem door seals thanks to simon at giltraps, refitted the carpets and plastics,  and scored this cool knob off a NZ new 1600 manual mk4 at AA wreckers. Sweet! I was dumb though and forgot to get the rest of the black trim to "de-wood" the GTI.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2F246e9a96.jpg&hash=45eea80bfb67bacab5b1283aba96d4ca7787a943)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: qta4 on July 17, 2011, 06:25:28 PM
Spent today finishing the golf.
Refitted rear window, yet to tint, replaced water pump, and started car, ran it up to temp then the lower radiator hose let go.
So tomoro i will get another hose from some one in Auckland.

Also had a look at the exhaust, has been leaking for a while, and the back tail pipe is toasted, so i will build a new one out of stainless steel.
Bloody water is the problem with not enough miles and av gas probably doesnt help.

Other than that ,weather permitting, you may see me next sunday. :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on July 17, 2011, 06:36:43 PM
You better Noel!   >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: qta4 on July 17, 2011, 06:42:41 PM
Why is that Brendon, i should make it, but not if is pissing down, ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on July 17, 2011, 06:47:10 PM
I took mine for a thrash... went and sounded as great as ever 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on July 17, 2011, 06:58:39 PM
I'm going rain or shine!  It seems to be wet and dry out in under an hour.
Lots of wind always to dry it out.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: qta4 on July 17, 2011, 07:13:46 PM
Ok , i will try.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on July 17, 2011, 08:26:06 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on July 17, 2011, 05:16:06 PM
post is useless without pics! what wheels have you fitted?

Crappy photo but you get the idea.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-b52L0WanF1U/TiKcNCDxr7I/AAAAAAAAAho/9oydZNY6_UY/s1024-fenhance=1:CrossProcess=1:autocolor=1:autolight=1:CrossProcess=1-U/2011-07-17+19.51.21.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-nElx0Pnu4Zs/TiKcutsPclI/AAAAAAAAAhs/8IURmO8TWHk/s1024-fenhance=1:CrossProcess=1-U/2011-07-17+19.50.56.jpg)



Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on July 17, 2011, 10:15:48 PM
Quote from: qta4 on July 17, 2011, 07:13:46 PM
Ok , i will try.

You said you were coming, don't let us down!!!  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on July 17, 2011, 10:23:17 PM
Quote from: deedub on July 17, 2011, 08:26:06 PM
Crappy photo but you get the idea.

Damn that is nice, sexy Mk4.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 18, 2011, 08:07:53 AM
Very Nice Deedub! its not 2 bad height wise, mine is about that height 2. Stock gap is way more  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on July 18, 2011, 09:43:10 PM
New oil, new plugs, new belt ......soon i will start by refurbing engine parts to better than new.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 19, 2011, 04:23:58 PM
Repainted the front bumper as the paint was cracking off a little. Also had to zip tie the underside so that it would sit tight.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 19, 2011, 07:48:20 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2Fe3fe96e5.jpg&hash=e61b2feaf2b234d2a25d27effd2336657e55407c)

Got some winter wheels- Going to pro coat the centres white
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 19, 2011, 07:49:16 PM
Nice one!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on July 19, 2011, 07:48:13 PM
awesome wheels bro
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 19, 2011, 08:03:51 PM
18x8 1/2
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 19, 2011, 09:46:23 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on July 13, 2011, 12:24:59 PM
Just purchased a Remus back box that will hopefully it will fit on the RS2.

The exhaust arrived today, tips were very dirty and had tar on them, a bit of a clean and some autosol and they look a million dollars.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 20, 2011, 12:58:44 PM
Took it for a WOF
It failed!

Worn back tyre (scalloped - from when my bushes were shot I assume)

Also exhaust leak where the guy fitted my decat downpipe 18 months ago.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on July 20, 2011, 01:36:22 PM
rob, ouch p-zero's aren't cheap too.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on July 20, 2011, 01:28:17 PM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on July 20, 2011, 03:12:06 PM
2nd courier run of the day

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 20, 2011, 03:32:13 PM
The Wing Mirrors Look Good Hans  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on July 20, 2011, 03:26:42 PM
You're such a tease hans. Gonna look good with the colour coding.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on July 20, 2011, 04:25:31 PM
There you go

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on July 20, 2011, 04:17:51 PM
Nice, orange really was a good choice for the blue!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on July 20, 2011, 04:26:59 PM
Fitted my new areiel. Looks mint :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 20, 2011, 06:34:49 PM
Quote from: Brett on July 20, 2011, 04:26:59 PM
Fitted my new areiel. Looks mint :P

How's the radio reception?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on July 20, 2011, 06:48:09 PM
Reception seems to be just fine. All my usual stations worked as usual.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on July 20, 2011, 07:46:54 PM
Bought another one dammit! I need a vw vaccination or something.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on July 20, 2011, 08:07:46 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on July 20, 2011, 07:46:54 PM
Bought another one dammit! I need a vw vaccination or something.

Yeah you do you jammy bugger!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 20, 2011, 08:06:19 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on July 20, 2011, 08:07:46 PM
Yeah you do you jammy bugger!  ;D

I second that!!  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on July 20, 2011, 08:22:04 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on July 20, 2011, 07:46:54 PM
Bought another one dammit! I need a vw vaccination or something.

You should start by offloading that piece of s**t Mk1 you have, its an eyesore. I'll take it, I'll even pay you a little bit for it! Please?  ;D But really what did you get this time?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tonka on July 20, 2011, 08:57:02 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on July 20, 2011, 07:46:54 PM
Bought another one dammit! I need a vw vaccination or something.

Car whores the new wheel whore
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on July 20, 2011, 09:12:37 PM
Quote from: Skilfil on July 20, 2011, 08:22:04 PM
You should start by offloading that piece of s**t Mk1 you have, its an eyesore. I'll take it, I'll even pay you a little bit for it! Please?  ;D But really what did you get this time?

One man's trash is another man's treasure!  :laugh:

This time it's got a v6 and 4motion driveline..... hmmmmm.................
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 20, 2011, 09:19:51 PM
GF purchased a new car, I pick it up on Friday.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on July 20, 2011, 09:20:22 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on July 20, 2011, 09:12:37 PM
One man's trash is another man's treasure!  :laugh:

This time it's got a v6 and 4motion driveline..... hmmmmm.................

...and highline 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on July 20, 2011, 09:17:49 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on July 20, 2011, 09:20:22 PM
...and highline 8)
Oh yeah! That too!  >:D

It likes to go fast...... without you knowing! It just creeps up and boom you're doing 140 and it feels like 80! Lovely cars though ay, so tight! Coons came and took it for a blast today, the box is noice and toight. MMmmmm tight box!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 20, 2011, 09:31:47 PM
The box is amazingly nice! I've never driven another V6 4mo to compare so I'm not sure if they are all that nice, but wow, it shifts well!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on July 20, 2011, 09:33:58 PM
My Bora is still toight like a toiger, but that's probably cause it only just clicked over 79,000km yesterday.

Gear shift is miles better than the 5 speed Mk4, that's foreshore!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on July 21, 2011, 09:26:13 AM
Quote from: VeeDub on July 20, 2011, 09:17:49 PM
It likes to go fast...... without you knowing! It just creeps up and boom you're doing 140 and it feels like 80! Lovely cars though ay, so tight! Coons came and took it for a blast today, the box is noice and toight. MMmmmm tight box!

sounds like a case for retrofitting cruise control, if it doesn't already have it  :police:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anmaurer on July 21, 2011, 11:56:23 AM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on July 21, 2011, 12:27:52 PM
Yep shifting an O2M is about 8million times nicer than an O2J.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on July 21, 2011, 01:03:17 PM
Quote from: pebbles on July 21, 2011, 11:56:23 AM
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;D  i will be doing the exact same thing in a few weeks  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 21, 2011, 01:11:34 PM
Quote from: pebbles on July 21, 2011, 11:56:23 AM
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What's on your door?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on July 21, 2011, 01:10:40 PM
That mighty storm grey VR6 could tow that row of houses!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Y0RKI on July 21, 2011, 01:54:29 PM
Quote from: pebbles on July 21, 2011, 11:56:23 AM
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Surely that is illegal to do!?
towing capacities etc
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on July 21, 2011, 03:21:31 PM
ticked over 200kms in run in mode  another 800kms and then i can get it mapped again and have more than 3500 rpms.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on July 21, 2011, 04:17:25 PM
1. New alarm with tilt sensor so my rims are safe.
2. New head deck and replaced faulty crossover.
3. Cranked that crap up to 11.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on July 21, 2011, 06:05:55 PM
Cleaned MAF on the Passat. Not sure if it made any difference but I feel better for doing it :)
Changed Tiptronic to "old strategy" shifting, its just a wee bit more like a manual now so im haaaappyyyy
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 21, 2011, 08:54:55 PM
Just received an rs2 bumper, let the rs2 rep begin ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 22, 2011, 04:31:30 PM
 Gave it a wash and finally bought a power steering rack. Hopefully will be in next week.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 22, 2011, 06:38:58 PM
Just finished my mini project, creating mood lights in a mirror similar to the ones found in the Mk4/5 dome lights etc
The third photo is way over exposed, but it shows well where they shine. The actual brightness is about the same as the Mk4/5
Red obviously looks dumb in a green back lit Mk3, it will be going in my project with all Mk4 dash etc

Oh and in the process the mount for the mirror came off the windscreen lol, what sort of glue should I use to whack it on do you reckon?

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 22, 2011, 07:07:02 PM
Bought this alfa 75 of the wreckers, I only wanted the wheels but he would only sell me the complete car. Got it home and chucked a battery in it and it fired right up, and the sound is amazing, the best sounding v6, seems to good to wreck so it looks like I need to find another for parts :angel:

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on July 22, 2011, 08:06:36 PM
3 liter, or 2.5? Either way, they have a lot of soul 8)

You could spend some serious coin and get it singing to 12k like the Works DTM 155's >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 22, 2011, 07:52:06 PM
Quote from: Alfashark on July 22, 2011, 08:06:36 PM
3 liter, or 2.5? Either way, they have a lot of soul 8)

You could spend some serious coin and get it singing to 12k like the Works DTM 155's >:D

Im not sure on engine size but id say its 2.5, and yes way more soul than any vw ive driven
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: elliott2705 on July 22, 2011, 09:32:12 PM
Took my new polisher for a spin, the ryobi one from adams. Did a fantastic job :)

Before:
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After:
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on July 22, 2011, 10:39:38 PM
Went for an alignment and discovered my beam is bent. 9mm out on RR so It's beam off and fit all my bits on a new one.
Cheers Platinum!  And two buckled rims need to be changed out.. Cheers Ballin! big day tomorrow to get it all tracking straight!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 22, 2011, 10:54:58 PM
you clip a curb or pot hole?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on July 22, 2011, 10:48:30 PM
not sure!  The guy who made all the rods dropped it off the stands so?? ???
lucky I have located one.... rims are a different set than used before...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: EVLC36 on July 23, 2011, 11:27:16 AM
Does adding a VAG part count?  :P

Standard DV was leaking boost and fluttering on throttle lift so picked up a 710N from Simon yesterday!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: destructor999 on July 23, 2011, 12:50:36 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on July 20, 2011, 09:33:58 PM
Gear shift is miles better than the 5 speed Mk4, that's foreshore!
and seabed.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on July 23, 2011, 04:02:42 PM
Had lunch with BadHabbit, Vert and Coons today - always good to catch up!

John fixed a vacuum leak, waterblasted engine bay, fixed glove box on the mk4 bora.

Came home and a few more of the boys came round  8)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on July 23, 2011, 04:00:19 PM
may have sold her to M
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on July 23, 2011, 05:31:22 PM
Cleaned the inside of my wheels and gave my shocks and springs a good going over just incase anyone looks they actually look good and colourful. Also helped Paul(Softlad) pick up a nice red mk2 for Eurojet.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on July 23, 2011, 07:23:36 PM
Quote from: Brett on July 23, 2011, 05:31:22 PM
Cleaned the inside of my wheels and gave my shocks and springs a good going over just incase anyone looks they actually look good and colourful. Also helped Paul(Softlad) pick up a nice red mk2 for Eurojet.
;)   ;) yaya cheers brent n softlad.... lets get back to mk2 business  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 24, 2011, 07:43:11 AM
Quote from: euro-jet on July 23, 2011, 07:23:36 PM
  ;)   ;) yaya cheers brent n softlad.... lets get back to mk2 business  >:D

Good to hear Colin. What are your plans for it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on July 25, 2011, 02:21:45 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on July 24, 2011, 07:43:11 AM
Good to hear Colin. What are your plans for it?

havent set a clear goal yet...but motorsport in mind yea
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 25, 2011, 02:26:28 PM
Quote from: euro-jet on July 25, 2011, 02:21:45 PM
havent set a clear goal yet...but motorsport in mind yea

Sweet, what abour your Rolla?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on July 25, 2011, 10:28:09 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on July 25, 2011, 02:26:28 PM
Sweet, what abour your Rolla?

going to flick it off...just dont have the passion for it as i do for a mk2  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on July 26, 2011, 08:36:23 AM
Interesting experiment in thermodynamics this morning. Found out that at minus 3.5deg air temp if you blast enough air through the radiator the coolant temp drops 10deg in 1.5km.  >:D  >:D 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on July 26, 2011, 09:12:17 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on July 23, 2011, 04:02:42 PM
Had lunch with BadHabbit, Vert and Coons today - always good to catch up!

John fixed a vacuum leak, waterblasted engine bay, fixed glove box on the mk4 bora.

Came home and a few more of the boys came round  8)

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Wow who's is the puppy?

Looks like it could be the brother of the shepherd x elkhound pup we just got :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on July 26, 2011, 11:41:46 PM
That's Juno - my flatmate Clifford (very left) got her a couple of months ago. She's a german shep / something cross.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: frostmotorsport on July 27, 2011, 02:50:32 PM
when I bought my S4, Archibalds had ordered for the previous owner, some headlight service caps, as it has the (fairly common) misty headlights.

so proceeded to pull out the offside light last night...

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thinking this would be a 10 minute job.  Quite large units the Valeo projectors...

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however, it appears someone has been in there before me (hopefully NOT the dealer!)

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To make matters worse, the back cover is not the part the previous owner supplied (via Archibalds) and is not available as a separate part, you have to buy a complete headlight assembly (yeah right!)

Seems that the heat from the engine bay (quite considerable on S4s) has "baked" the plastic and it's cracked and gone all sorts of awful... so when I get some time I'll pull them out again, replace the service caps (which are behind the back cover and the actual cause of the misting) and repair the rear cover assembly (bring on the Araldite)

Anyone else had this issue?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 27, 2011, 10:07:53 PM
Spent most of the last 3 days under trying to replace the leaking steering rack. Got eveything unbolted the first day but couldn't get it out due to lack of room and it got dark so left it. Tried to lower the subframe on the second day but could lower it much (probably due to something I did wrong :-[), so still wouldn't come out. Decided to put it together which went ok except for one of the lines that bolt to the rack. Spent most of today trying to put it back on, but all it did was pop out after about 2 turns :o. Decided to just give up and call a pro so will be bringing it to platinum tomorrow to have the rack replaced.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on July 27, 2011, 10:49:46 PM
made a carbon fiber mk2 bonnet for,and with the help of GTI's ( he had the important job of opening the beers because everybody knows the job goes better with a beer in the hand)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on July 27, 2011, 11:06:35 PM
Quote from: M M on July 27, 2011, 10:07:53 PM
Spent most of the last 3 days under trying to replace the leaking steering rack. Got eveything unbolted the first day but couldn't get it out due to lack of room and it got dark so left it. Tried to lower the subframe on the second day but could lower it much (probably due to something I did wrong :-[), so still wouldn't come out. Decided to put it together which went ok except for one of the lines that bolt to the rack. Spent most of today trying to put it back on, but all it did was pop out after about 2 turns :o. Decided to just give up and call a pro so will be bringing it to platinum tomorrow to have the rack replaced.

i did mine not too long ago. was a two day job after work each day, from 6-11pm both nights (couple of hours on the second day was installing my leather seats). wasnt that bad but i had a hoist and workshop lights. just lowered the subframe quite a bit aye. was surprised at how low it came.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on July 28, 2011, 07:08:30 AM
-14 offset in the rear of the s3  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 28, 2011, 10:21:58 AM
Quote from: gtimanik on July 27, 2011, 11:06:35 PM
i did mine not too long ago. was a two day job after work each day, from 6-11pm both nights (couple of hours on the second day was installing my leather seats). wasnt that bad but i had a hoist and workshop lights. just lowered the subframe quite a bit aye. was surprised at how low it came.

Yeah I rekon I could have done it had i had an engine hoist. I didn't have trouble taking everything apart, just couldn't get it out as I couldn't lower the engine (lack of equipment). Ahh well, hopefully it will be done today.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on July 28, 2011, 07:13:51 PM
For the first time in 41 years the beetle has music playing in it via sony unit... 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on July 28, 2011, 10:43:50 PM
Pulled the Corrado completely apart today. Just the glass left to come out and then it's over to DubMan to do some more of his show quality work!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on July 28, 2011, 11:07:32 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on July 28, 2011, 10:43:50 PM
Pulled the Corrado completely apart today. Just the glass left to come out and then it's over to DubMan to do some more of his show quality work!

Interior and engine coming out too or is it an external panels only?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on July 28, 2011, 11:20:16 PM
Nah that'd be a bit excessive for what I'm after. Just exterior panels, it's still going to be a semi daily when I need to go further than my bmx will take me.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on July 28, 2011, 11:26:42 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on July 28, 2011, 11:20:16 PM
Nah that'd be a bit excessive for what I'm after. Just exterior panels, it's still going to be a semi daily when I need to go further than my bmx will take me.

Nice. Perhaps I can interest you in a very classy fixie for those longer distances?  ;) ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on July 28, 2011, 11:30:48 PM
Quote from: deedub on July 28, 2011, 11:26:42 PM
Nice. Perhaps I can interest you in a very classy fixie for those longer distances?  ;) ;D
Friends don't let friends ride fixies!!!  >:D

Quote from: HaNs on July 28, 2011, 07:08:30 AM
-14 offset in the rear of the s3  >:D

So you've spaced them 53mm????
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 29, 2011, 06:59:06 PM
Got it back from platinum, all fixed ;D ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 29, 2011, 07:35:32 PM
Bought heaps of bits for it :)

Just need coilovers....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 29, 2011, 07:48:25 PM
Quote from: Ballin on July 29, 2011, 07:35:32 PM
Bought heaps of bits for it :)

Just need coilovers....

The Mk3??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 01, 2011, 09:51:52 AM
Wash the girlfriends new car:

1998 BMW 318is Motorsport, Avus blue,manual, leather (with Motorsport stripes) Motorsport suspension, Motorsport bodykit and factory stagged 17 inch Style 32's, unsure how wide they are but the factory spec rear tyre is a 245.

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Sorry for the crap pics, it was starting to get dark outside.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 01, 2011, 11:48:08 AM
That looks super tidy 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on August 01, 2011, 01:27:42 PM
Cleaned up the throttle body and ISV on the mk2 y'day with some carb cleaner. We'll worth doing!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 01, 2011, 02:25:56 PM
Nothing really, just went for a ride in a 250 Lusso . . . . .  got offered a drive of it if I help the owner give it a clean. Might take that offer up ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on August 01, 2011, 02:47:14 PM
Quote from: Omes on August 01, 2011, 01:27:42 PM
Cleaned up the throttle body and ISV on the mk2 y'day with some carb cleaner. We'll worth doing!
I need to do this to my CLI, its been trying to kill me lately, sticky throttle.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 01, 2011, 03:07:49 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on August 01, 2011, 02:25:56 PM
Nothing really, just went for a ride in a 250 Lusso . . . . .  got offered a drive of it if I help the owner give it a clean. Might take that offer up ;)

Pics of the Lusso (phone pics sorry):

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 01, 2011, 03:34:29 PM
That's beautiful Nik
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 01, 2011, 03:42:35 PM
Quote from: Ballin on August 01, 2011, 03:34:29 PM
That's beautiful Nik

That it is. Sadly the owner isnt a car nut (but Im converting him) so its not as tidy as any of us would keep a $400,000+ pound car, but Im working on it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on August 01, 2011, 04:41:23 PM
does he get any grief from  :police: over the silver on black three letter plates?  and the letters over numbers plate on the back?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 01, 2011, 05:13:09 PM
Quote from: the phantom on August 01, 2011, 04:41:23 PM
does he get any grief from  :police: over the silver on black three letter plates?  and the letters over numbers plate on the back?

He hasn't been pulled. It's the UK plate that he has turned into a P/Plate here.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on August 01, 2011, 08:34:41 PM
I went for a weekend in Queenstown in A4 DTM, first real drive in it. Very impressed, then put it up for sale as Wife is getting a company car.

Meanwhile Chris picked this up in Hamilton for me for my Mk3:

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on August 01, 2011, 10:38:53 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on August 01, 2011, 05:13:09 PM
He hasn't been pulled. It's the UK plate that he has turned into a P/Plate here.

ahh, yes, I now see that it's 7B not 78

love the Lusso, so elegant (not a word you could use for many (any?) contemporary cars)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 01, 2011, 11:04:51 PM
Quote from: M on August 01, 2011, 08:34:41 PM

Meanwhile Chris picked this up in Hamilton for me for my Mk3:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi5.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy164%2Fbarry_gti%2FIMG01107-20110801-2016.jpg&hash=61e8489cd748f1007080c37226fed6dd5a9cda1f)



that thing is massssssive... to big for a golf  >:D but hey what would i know  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on August 02, 2011, 11:01:06 AM
Is that a Scania truck turbo  ;D

Quote from: Ballin
that thing is massssssive... to big for a golf  >:D but hey what would i know  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 02, 2011, 12:31:12 PM
Quote from: M on August 01, 2011, 08:34:41 PM
I went for a weekend in Queenstown in A4 DTM, first real drive in it. Very impressed, then put it up for sale as Wife is getting a company car.

Meanwhile Chris picked this up in Hamilton for me for my Mk3:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi5.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy164%2Fbarry_gti%2FIMG01107-20110801-2016.jpg&hash=61e8489cd748f1007080c37226fed6dd5a9cda1f)

You can tell its from Hamilton because it uses glad wrap for protection ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on August 02, 2011, 12:46:31 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on August 02, 2011, 12:31:12 PM
You can tell its from Hamilton because it uses glad wrap for protection ;)


Bahahahahaahaha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 02, 2011, 01:34:16 PM
touch
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on August 02, 2011, 01:36:17 PM
Hahaha that was good one  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTi101 on August 02, 2011, 01:41:42 PM
europlates fitted :-)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on August 02, 2011, 02:53:57 PM
Washed, cleaned, polished and waxed
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Kman on August 02, 2011, 05:47:22 PM
Cleaned it, waxed it, so shiney you could see the future.... then.... wife takes it for a drive, pulls a u-turn on a quiet suburban street across a grass verge and gets it stuck. Sprays mud up both sides, coats the wheels in mud, wheel arches full of mud... mud everywhere, and inside too all over the foot mats. *sigh* what can you do  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on August 02, 2011, 06:00:06 PM
Quote from: Kman on August 02, 2011, 05:47:22 PM
What can you do  :P

New wife?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Kman on August 03, 2011, 10:07:22 AM
well.. just to clarifiy.. not new wife.. shortly to be wife.. 4 weeks and 1 day away.. and counting.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 03, 2011, 10:33:31 AM
Quote from: OOOO on August 02, 2011, 06:00:06 PM
New wife?

+1, or get her a bus pass ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on August 03, 2011, 06:16:13 PM
didnt do anything to my car but hopefully pick up my new jetta tonight
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on August 03, 2011, 06:32:21 PM
bashed lupi's guards out, and wound it down!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on August 03, 2011, 06:39:11 PM
Fitted new pipes and Empi pancake filter.....freshhh  ;D
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi268.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fjj35%2FGOLFBAGMK3%2FP1010207.jpg&hash=8c072774e53a2b32594b6f07319d2364228b206e)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi268.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fjj35%2FGOLFBAGMK3%2FP1010209.jpg&hash=e6140bcd239b2c686ef2bb3d0068b791f6ebd4b5)
Bottom is new and old rusty ones on top of bumper
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on August 03, 2011, 06:40:16 PM
Converting my black T4 in to the RWC urban beedroom campervan  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on August 03, 2011, 08:01:52 PM
Had some A**hole scratch the crap out of my 2 doors while my car was parked at work yesterday and just drove off, no note or anything.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on August 03, 2011, 11:18:37 PM
Quote from: gtimanik on August 03, 2011, 06:16:13 PM
didnt do anything to my car but hopefully pick up my new jetta tonight

Bringing it to the meet on Sunday?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on August 04, 2011, 07:21:33 PM
Dropped it off for a full respray today. I'm hugely nervous when anyone has my car but I know it's in good hands and can't wait to see it all gleamy!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 04, 2011, 07:42:48 PM
picked up some 16x7 1/2 black speed lines in 5x100 et 35 for $150

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2Fa504aace.jpg&hash=7089c95123bfa59ef0889177a26c2cfae944e5dd)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on August 04, 2011, 07:35:20 PM
Quote from: Ballin on August 04, 2011, 07:42:48 PM
picked up some 16x7 1/2 black speed lines in 5x100 et 35 for $150
5 spoke?? Subaru centre bore?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 04, 2011, 08:07:13 PM
yep  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on August 04, 2011, 08:49:12 PM
Swapped front clips on 2 New Beetles for a customer, swapped his Bilsteins over and Neuspeed air intake, rear clips tomorow and then exhaust and interiors.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on August 04, 2011, 09:22:38 PM
Quote from: Ballin on August 04, 2011, 07:42:48 PM
picked up some 16x7 1/2 black speed lines in 5x100 et 35 for $150

Where did you sniff that one out?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on August 04, 2011, 10:42:32 PM
Quote from: deedub on August 03, 2011, 11:18:37 PM
Bringing it to the meet on Sunday?
hopefully if i get what i want done to it
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 04, 2011, 11:30:58 PM
Quote from: Skilfil on August 04, 2011, 09:22:38 PM
Where did you sniff that one out?

TM early bird gets the worm  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on August 04, 2011, 11:43:36 PM
Mmmm speed lines! Spent the better part of 4 hours bolting up wheels and mocking them up, had to make a decision- cosmetic looks or stance >:D

Might end up being a fail :-\ ahhh well

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 04, 2011, 11:57:27 PM
LM?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on August 04, 2011, 11:58:04 PM
Yup
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on August 05, 2011, 02:26:52 PM
Custom made 42 Draft Designs decat/downpipe/test pipe

This if only half of it
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi52.tinypic.com%2Fatohuw.jpg&hash=a8f5814c06455212f8b41022dd3b57df245264de)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on August 05, 2011, 02:52:14 PM
Quote from: Ballin on August 04, 2011, 11:30:58 PM
TM early bird gets the worm  ;)

Damn, yeah I try and check TM but usually too busy. Nice find.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 05, 2011, 03:10:23 PM
you have to be in quick with the bloody vultures on here LOL
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on August 06, 2011, 11:29:31 AM
Gona have to add Ballin the the wheel whore thread vote soon.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Tdi on August 06, 2011, 03:54:51 PM
Washed and waxed then as I drove up Ayr street Parnell (big steep narrow laned hill) the clutch pedal snapped and fell to the floor  >:( Also managed to curb a wheel to all buggery trying to get out of the way of traffic when the pedal snapped. Curbing that even puts my wifes efforts to shame...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on August 06, 2011, 04:11:33 PM
Drove the diesel to hamilton to have a look at 3x mk1's. Will be bringing two of them back. So cheap to run the diesel at 5l/100km ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on August 06, 2011, 05:26:52 PM
Quote from: 00basil00 on August 06, 2011, 04:11:33 PM
Drove the diesel to hamilton to have a look at 3x mk1's. Will be bringing two of them back. So cheap to run the diesel at 5l/100km ;D

I thought you were getting out of the VW stuff?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on August 06, 2011, 05:08:37 PM
Quote from: Number21 on August 06, 2011, 05:26:52 PM
I thought you were getting out of the VW stuff?

Not when I can make easy $$$
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on August 06, 2011, 05:58:07 PM
Quote from: HaNs on August 05, 2011, 02:26:52 PM
Custom made 42 Draft Designs decat/downpipe/test pipe

This if only half of it
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi52.tinypic.com%2Fatohuw.jpg&hash=a8f5814c06455212f8b41022dd3b57df245264de)

What is custom made in regards to the standard unit they sell out of interest?

http://www.42draftdesigns.com/categories/products/tt225dp.html (http://www.42draftdesigns.com/categories/products/tt225dp.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on August 06, 2011, 06:09:06 PM
Found another 5 psi boost on the 3 door MK4, replaced both knock sensors, leaking DV, cleaned throttle body and changed leaking N75 valve.
Doesn't run like a dog anymore and goes like it should now.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on August 06, 2011, 06:41:31 PM
cleaned the new jetta and put in a radio
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc6%2F281259_10150735544730368_664605367_20066856_7145381_n.jpg&hash=bb7f0a25e420741537bf00f5eeac94c5f6b14312)(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash4%2F284437_10150735544725368_664605367_20066855_701179_n.jpg&hash=407ec45cec1dad36223fb930566f2789178399e8)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash4%2F284412_10150735543870368_664605367_20066853_5312470_n.jpg&hash=b9745e652d92500a53af918a0d2baefa069be14d)

They are just cell phone quality but im sure there will be a photo shoot at the meet tomorrow
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on August 11, 2011, 06:01:56 PM
wash and a wax before putting in storage till the end of the year......
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi854.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab109%2Fdjaymoney%2FUR%2520build%25202010%2FIMG_1175.jpg&hash=1a8f1ed301c8b0b35bfae5cd28787c32bfcb8b7e)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on August 12, 2011, 12:12:09 AM
You have to bring it to the stance off to show everyone! That looks freaking awesome! Love those rims, good choice and vision 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blue 20v on August 12, 2011, 09:52:44 AM
if i was in the country i enter it on the off chance that i might get some pity votes..

it would be only UR quattro ever to enter a stance off as 99% are still on 15" ronals and factor ride hight......
and if you're lucky you might see one with 16" 5 spoke ronals.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on August 12, 2011, 02:34:41 PM
i could drive it down for you... ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Kevz on August 12, 2011, 04:52:51 PM
Quote from: blue 20v on August 12, 2011, 09:52:44 AM
if i was in the country i enter it on the off chance that i might get some pity votes..

You sir, will get my pity vote!!  :laugh:
it looks mint..

I started de-crubberisng my bora and elliot helped me clean up my headlights, thanks again mate
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 12, 2011, 06:59:15 PM
Gave it a wash and wax. All shiny now :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on August 12, 2011, 07:41:39 PM
Quote from: M M on August 12, 2011, 06:59:15 PM
Gave it a wash and wax. All shiny now :)
thats my plan for mine tommorow
cople hours planned
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: maxmax on August 14, 2011, 11:12:27 AM
Me and a buddy spent the whole day working on my mk2:

- New VAG gearbox fluid 2l
- Flushed the hideous black once-was-coolant and replaced it. Used 45:55 VAG coolant:water.
- Fixed indicators that were not self returning and would stay on solid when the car was turned off
- Replaced shifter gaiter
- New dizzy cap and rotor
- Replaced some non-injection fuel hose with proper stuff  ???   :o
- Replaced rocker cover gasket and the seals at each end of the cam.
- Replaced a couple of shifter bushes (the clear ones either end of the relay shaft). Each gears' gate is now better defined however there is still a lot of slop. The relay shaft ball/cog has a lot of movement either side of the U it sits in. Also need a new shift rod bearing. Who stocks them in Auckland?
- Replaced drivers door handle
- Replaced thermostat and o-ring. Old one was stuck open and not letting the motor get temp at speed.
- Replaced radiator fan switch but the fan is still not switching on at temperature, where to from here?
- Resprayed and fitted a spare fan shroud. Also resprayed upper timing belt cover and rocker cover:

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Rocker cover before:

Next: Fit lupo gti suspension to all 4 corners (I have the stuff and was told it would work but need to find out for myself...) and find some rubber for my 15x7s and fit them.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on August 14, 2011, 11:50:59 AM
was gonna give her a full cut and polish but only got halfway then had to fix a car at work. so shes been completely buffed just needs a good polish a good clean and some tyre shine
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on August 14, 2011, 12:03:57 PM
Quote from: maxmax on August 14, 2011, 11:12:27 AM

- Replaced radiator fan switch but the fan is still not switching on at temperature, where to from here?


I had a couple mk2's  that I feel in Aucklands concrete barrier traffic system the electric coolant fan switch was set too high and by the time it kicked in if you were sat in traffic it was too late and there would be steam exiting the expansion tank.
On all my mk2's I fitted a fan overide switch the fist was a little toggle switch tucked under the dash (Omes now owns this car) the last I wired it into an additional OEM switch in one of the dash blanks.
As soon as the temp creeps over half way on the temp gauge I just flicked the switch, never had another problem in traffic



Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on August 14, 2011, 12:10:52 PM
For the fan switch - take out the plug to the fan switch and try shorting the terminals, and see if the fan spins. If it doesn't you know the problem is with the fan motor or wiring. If it does, and it still doesn't operate when the coolant temperature gets hot, check if the thermostat is opening by seeing if the lower radiator hose is hot. If it's too hot to touch, thermo should be working ok - maybe you have an air lock. Try bleeding or boiling out the air.

Hope this helps.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on August 14, 2011, 03:17:35 PM
cleaned it
fixed a very disconcerting vibration that had been developing- i love fixing rattles!  VICTORY!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on August 14, 2011, 03:49:31 PM
rattle hunter 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on August 14, 2011, 04:02:47 PM
haha for sure chops...
one nut at the down pipe flange had worked itself loose, a tricky one out of sight, had me puzzled for months!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: maxmax on August 14, 2011, 05:00:43 PM
Good idea softlad, I might do the same. Deedub, I have shorted those pins and the fan goes. The thermostat is new as of yesterday the system was bled extensively when it was replaced! I haven't actually checked the bottom hose but the temperate stays at halfway when driving so I'm sure it is opening. Perhaps I should remove the switch and poke around in the hole with a pipe cleaner or a hose or something.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: spooln on August 14, 2011, 06:14:57 PM
Stretched maddies legs, whitford, twilight road, clevedon, Maraetai and back to town. 27 years old, and still whips a lot of cars through the uphill and twisty bits.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on August 14, 2011, 06:30:47 PM
Quote from: spooln on August 14, 2011, 06:14:57 PM
Stretched maddies legs, whitford, twilight road, clevedon, Maraetai and back to town. 27 years old, and still whips a lot of cars through the uphill and twisty bits.

;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 14, 2011, 08:53:52 PM
Quote from: spooln on August 14, 2011, 06:14:57 PM
Stretched maddies legs, whitford, twilight road, clevedon, Maraetai and back to town. 27 years old, and still whips a lot of cars through the uphill and twisty bits.

Good on ya Neil. Shes a great car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on August 14, 2011, 10:43:10 PM
Quote from: spooln on August 14, 2011, 06:14:57 PM
Stretched maddies legs, whitford, twilight road, clevedon, Maraetai and back to town. 27 years old, and still whips a lot of cars through the uphill and twisty bits.
;D   ;D  haha my gf name is maddie


onsaterday gave the mk2 a cut...
before and after
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...and then today picked up 8valve heart,whom traveled in 1st class  ;)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Kevz on August 14, 2011, 11:17:25 PM
Quote from: euro-jet on August 14, 2011, 10:43:10 PM

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Red cars are so rewarding to clean up
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on August 14, 2011, 11:26:35 PM
cant wait to throw some polish at it
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on August 15, 2011, 08:21:34 AM
Max, was it a brand new thermo switch?
And did you use a small wire too short the connections to make sure the fan works and there is power to the switch?
If so then remove the thermo switch again and make sure its not all gunked up in behind where the switch fits.

I have some gear linkage parts probably got the bush u need.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: maxmax on August 15, 2011, 11:38:21 AM
Hi BB, yep brand new, same as this: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=399563107.

And yes I shorted the connections and the fan spooled up hard! I'll have another clean, have to gather drain pans first as I don't want to waste my new expensive VAG coolant  :'(. Can I pop over one evening this week for the bush?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 15, 2011, 03:25:25 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm7.static.flickr.com%2F6133%2F6044117012_7a670811e5_z.jpg&hash=7e2efc9480aed40b55f3d34fe482a554ca0952de)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 15, 2011, 04:27:25 PM
nice Rob! :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Kevz on August 15, 2011, 05:29:43 PM
ooooo shiny  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: gti vr6 on August 15, 2011, 05:29:10 PM
Fitted some ATS wheels to my Jetta

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi200.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa103%2Fchopperchops%2FP1010074.jpg&hash=762427cf4e92a172856ba5db895d01a0ee9211a9)

8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on August 15, 2011, 05:31:39 PM
like 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 15, 2011, 06:06:09 PM
Quote from: gti vr6 on August 15, 2011, 05:29:10 PM
Fitted some ATS wheels to my Jetta

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi200.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa103%2Fchopperchops%2FP1010074.jpg&hash=762427cf4e92a172856ba5db895d01a0ee9211a9)

8)

I think we have a winner of the Stance Off ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: gti vr6 on August 15, 2011, 06:21:38 PM
It's a tough stance no doubt about it.
No clearance issues either
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 15, 2011, 06:25:13 PM
i like the extent of the Jettas Weight reductions  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on August 15, 2011, 07:03:01 PM
Fargin needs it considering it's flintsone powered! >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on August 15, 2011, 07:42:28 PM
Sure I will have a look for them. I just got a wof on my jetta and I need that orange bush myself but I think I will have two, I get loads of the kits but only fit whats needed usually.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTi101 on August 16, 2011, 01:34:51 PM
OEM Cruise Control Unit ordered for the Golf from TM Tuning

very handy for an upcoming upgrade................
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on August 16, 2011, 01:40:30 PM
Quote from: GTi747 on August 16, 2011, 01:34:51 PM
OEM Cruise Control Unit ordered for the Golf from TM Tuning

very handy for an upcoming upgrade................

What does the kit involve?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTi101 on August 16, 2011, 03:00:27 PM
Quote from: coons on August 16, 2011, 01:40:30 PM
What does the kit involve?

The kit comes with the replacement stalk for the left hand side, wiring harness and all parts needed for install, looks pretty good. Handy if you want to programme a couple of maps onto your ECU  >:D

http://www.tmtuning.com/HOME/catalog/product_detail.php?default_product=1882 (http://www.tmtuning.com/HOME/catalog/product_detail.php?default_product=1882)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on August 16, 2011, 05:40:26 PM
Ahh drive by wire only - easy for you guys to retrofit!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on August 16, 2011, 05:46:44 PM
8VALVE p/plate is alive again   :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on August 16, 2011, 06:31:30 PM
Got the mk2 a warrant...... 8)

Also fitted a top rear spoiler to it last week :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on August 16, 2011, 06:39:36 PM
Quote from: captncrash on August 16, 2011, 06:31:30 PM
Got the mk2 a warrant...... 8)

Also fitted a top rear spoiler to it last week :)

The spoiler makes the rear end look a lot nicer, are you doing the black around the window as well?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on August 16, 2011, 06:41:42 PM
Quote from: 00basil00 on August 16, 2011, 06:39:36 PM
The spoiler makes the rear end look a lot nicer, are you doing the black around the window as well?

Yip sure tidies it up a lot! Cheers for posting it down Basil

I have a zender lower spoiler which covers 90% of the rest of the space around the window, need to figure out something for the transition between the two now tho......
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on August 16, 2011, 09:17:37 PM
Quote from: euro-jet on August 16, 2011, 05:46:44 PM
8VALVE p/plate is alive again   :D

Now for the BBS! ;)

I caught Colin in the workshop giving his Mk2 a cut on Saturday... good buy that car 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on August 17, 2011, 01:26:35 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on August 16, 2011, 09:17:37 PM
Now for the BBS! ;)

I caught Colin in the workshop giving his Mk2 a cut on Saturday... good buy that car 8)
problem with having cars everywhere...trying to transfer wheels from one to another ...got 4 cars stashed in 4 different places  ;D will get them on shortly,tail lights and polish possibly this weekend...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 19, 2011, 09:09:28 AM
Needs some adjustment:
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Discovered this today.
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The wheel was like new when I dropped the car off to get the tyres fitted. It has scratches around the inside of the rim as well.
Seriously pissed off.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on August 19, 2011, 09:38:23 AM
That sux Rob but its hardly any surprise to me, all too common these days with the idiots that work at these places.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 19, 2011, 09:33:58 AM
Looks good rob, how does it sound?
Sux about your wheels, have u contacted them about it. If they good they'll pay 4 the repair.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 19, 2011, 11:00:34 AM
It sounds rather nice. Will post videos when I get a chance.
Will be going back later about the wheel. I hope it's fixable as replacement RRP is $581.67 + GST and isn't due in the country until next year.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on August 19, 2011, 04:44:19 PM
discovered my mk2 is fitted with Jamex struts...while i was swapping from 14x5.5 - 15x7 wheels  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 19, 2011, 05:11:42 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on August 19, 2011, 11:00:34 AM
It sounds rather nice. Will post videos when I get a chance.
Will be going back later about the wheel. I hope it's fixable as replacement RRP is $581.67 + GST and isn't due in the country until next year.

He said take the wheel in next week and he'll send it away for repair :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on August 19, 2011, 05:42:56 PM
wound it down some more!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on August 20, 2011, 09:05:34 AM
Quote from: wilco on August 19, 2011, 04:59:04 PM
Nice ass.   :P
Thanks, Sailor  ..  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on August 20, 2011, 09:59:17 AM
On track to pass 1000km/tank today, using the purge-fill method  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: maxmax on August 20, 2011, 05:35:51 PM
Quote from: maxmax on August 14, 2011, 05:00:43 PM
Good idea softlad, I might do the same. Deedub, I have shorted those pins and the fan goes. The thermostat is new as of yesterday the system was bled extensively when it was replaced! I haven't actually checked the bottom hose but the temperate stays at halfway when driving so I'm sure it is opening. Perhaps I should remove the switch and poke around in the hole with a pipe cleaner or a hose or something.

Ok so it turns out I'm just a wimp and the fan works fine it's just it doesn't come on till 2/3 - 3/4 the way up the temp gauge which is not what I'm used to  :angel:

This is for the benefit of anyone else who comes to VASK from a background of cars that like to blow HGs and crack heads anywhere above 1/2 on the temp gauge (BMWs!).
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ///MICHAEL on August 20, 2011, 07:36:50 PM
Girlfriends Mk4 never had a front lip/chin so I bought a 4motion chin today and fitted it... Looks much better.
What do people use to reduce the chance of it ripping off? I put a few cable ties on but not sure if they will do alot.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on August 20, 2011, 07:47:17 PM
washed the mk2 again and finished the polishing...looking 100% better than when i bought it...woudnt recognise it
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on August 20, 2011, 07:48:55 PM
good stuff mate mk2's respond so well to a bit of love!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on August 20, 2011, 07:58:42 PM
especially to a tornado red  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on August 21, 2011, 04:52:16 PM
Removed old 10v lump, waster blasted engine bay, started to get the 20vt ready

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on August 21, 2011, 08:20:36 PM
Quote from: 00basil00 on August 21, 2011, 04:52:16 PM
Removed old 10v lump, waster blasted engine bay, started to get the 20vt ready


It's about bloody time!!!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on August 21, 2011, 09:41:07 PM
Quote from: M on August 21, 2011, 08:20:36 PM
It's about bloody time!!!  ;D

It is indeed, will get it bolted in this week and start on intercooler piping and exh
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on August 22, 2011, 05:16:30 PM
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:police:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on August 22, 2011, 07:05:23 PM
Quote from: Alfashark on August 20, 2011, 09:59:17 AM
On track to pass 1000km/tank today, using the purge-fill method  8)

Whats that?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on August 22, 2011, 07:27:38 PM
press nipple to get rid of gas - to allow more room for fuel?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 22, 2011, 08:30:14 PM
Quote from: Green Machine on August 22, 2011, 05:16:30 PM
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:police:

Just a heads up, youll fail a WOF with no reflectors in the tail lights.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on August 23, 2011, 07:18:07 AM
Quote from: polo_GTI on August 22, 2011, 07:27:38 PM
press nipple to get rid of gas - to allow more room for fuel?
That's the one ;) Not such a wise idea with a petrol, but since diesel is more stable in terms of expansion... Took just on 10min to fill it from empty to avoid foaming.
On the plus side it took 340km of the wife's lead-footed driving before the needle moved off full.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on August 23, 2011, 12:16:50 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on August 22, 2011, 08:30:14 PM
Just a heads up, youll fail a WOF with no reflectors in the tail lights.
This i do realise  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Y0RKI on August 23, 2011, 04:24:04 PM
Quote from: Green Machine on August 23, 2011, 12:16:50 PM
This i do realise  ;)

You work over at Coutts right?
Keep meaning to ask who that is as i've seen the stickers in your back windows
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on August 23, 2011, 05:03:50 PM
Quote from: Coupe on August 23, 2011, 04:24:04 PM
You work over at Coutts right?
Keep meaning to ask who that is as i've seen the stickers in your back windows
Yeah thts me  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on August 23, 2011, 06:47:13 PM
took a work mates 2007 S3 (sprint blue) for a spin today

very nice indeed

nice and easy to drive and smooth.  has some pull if you need it.

really notice the difference interior wise (and clunks \ rattles) with the newer cars.

keen to check out a B7 RS4 and see if that'll drag me down the evil road of a poorly timed purchase!

:)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on August 24, 2011, 08:37:07 PM
Took some photos of 2 of them together, then spent an hour (and plenty of knuckle skin) swapping wheels in the dark to get one of them ready for her new owner  8)
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on August 24, 2011, 08:34:34 PM
new owner  :o who where what???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on August 24, 2011, 08:39:36 PM
Those two cars are so awesome.  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on August 24, 2011, 08:32:19 PM
Quote from: weta.worker on August 23, 2011, 06:47:13 PM

keen to check out a B7 RS4 and see if that'll drag me down the evil road of a poorly timed purchase!

:)

It's just a matter of time!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on August 24, 2011, 08:50:50 PM
recieved few bits to hopefully get mk2 up n running soon  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on August 24, 2011, 09:57:19 PM
Keep both sets Flying? 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on August 24, 2011, 09:58:51 PM
Quote from: euro-jet on August 24, 2011, 08:34:34 PM
new owner  :o who where what???
not the golf thats for sure!  ;)
Jetta's gone to a new owner with big plans and a track record of making things happen.  Still waiting for verification for VASK he tells me but a few of you would have met him on Sunday.

Ash- you know it!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on August 24, 2011, 10:12:16 PM
Quote from: flying on August 24, 2011, 08:37:07 PM
Took some photos of 2 of them together, then spent an hour (and plenty of knuckle skin) swapping wheels in the dark to get one of them ready for her new owner  8)

Damn. Both super nice!

I'm getting pretty tempted to get a twin head light setup for my Jetta now!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on August 24, 2011, 10:27:13 PM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on August 24, 2011, 10:36:59 PM
whoa, how's you manage that?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on August 24, 2011, 10:49:30 PM
 :( Crap
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on August 24, 2011, 10:55:02 PM
Quotewhoa, how's you manage that?

Oncoming truck, crack is now half way up windscreen. Insurance has agreed to a genuine replacement.   
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on August 25, 2011, 05:36:56 PM
Replaced drivers side Mirror with a brand spankin new one  ;D ...Happy no more rusty mirror
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on August 26, 2011, 08:31:43 AM
Big thanks to John kanters and his trusty tidy work, the mk2 now runs mkiv rear calipers and a nice tight handbrake  8) Next we will bolt on a mkiv brake booster for a nice tight brake travel  ;)

Also ordered 400quids worth of goodies for the mk2 from Venom motorsport in the uk. The mk2 is getting spoilt.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on August 26, 2011, 09:59:37 AM
What's shipping like? There are a few bits I've been wanting from there for a while!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on August 26, 2011, 12:11:35 PM
Swapped the germanplate.com plate to normal plate on the side of the motorway this morning under the watchful eye of a friendly policeman who then siezed the plates in case I "re-offended". 

He then called in a couple of backup officers, stopped motorway traffic and hurried off to attend to the 6 car nose to tail that occured as people rubber necked the dangerous ciminal in his Lupo getting pulled over!

I then had a sweet run down the motorway into Albany with zero traffic - sunny day, empty motorway and our friendly law enforcers tied up somewhere behind me - you can't get better than that!  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on August 26, 2011, 12:24:45 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on August 26, 2011, 09:59:37 AM
What's shipping like? There are a few bits I've been wanting from there for a while!

Venom stock some quality stuff but don't ship outside of the uk, but free shipping inside of uk!  I got mine sent to my mates house then i'll get DHL to pick it up from there.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on August 26, 2011, 01:59:45 PM
Stink! No fine though?

I pounded the VAG yesterday, 335 of them to be precise. Now just waiting by the door  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on August 26, 2011, 09:29:15 PM
put the mk2 on the hoist and started dismantling for the new (donated) heart
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on August 26, 2011, 09:35:49 PM
Had a CV joint turn to crap driving home from work, had been making a bit of noise for a while, but how bad it went so quickly today amazed me, Just in time for the weekend.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on August 26, 2011, 10:03:22 PM
Quote from: euro-jet on August 26, 2011, 09:29:15 PM
put the mk2 on the hoist and started dismantling for the new (donated) heart

Cool! you going to shine up the engine bay too?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on August 26, 2011, 10:06:42 PM
Quote from: Filx on August 26, 2011, 12:11:35 PM
Swapped the germanplate.com plate to normal plate on the side of the motorway this morning under the watchful eye of a friendly policeman who then siezed the plates in case I "re-offended". 

He then called in a couple of backup officers, stopped motorway traffic and hurried off to attend to the 6 car nose to tail that occured as people rubber necked the dangerous ciminal in his Lupo getting pulled over!

I then had a sweet run down the motorway into Albany with zero traffic - sunny day, empty motorway and our friendly law enforcers tied up somewhere behind me - you can't get better than that!  8)

That is pretty sweet deal! You keep standard plates in the glovebox just incase :police:?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on August 26, 2011, 11:02:42 PM
Quote from: captncrash on August 26, 2011, 10:03:22 PM
Cool! you going to shine up the engine bay too?
nope just wana get it going so i can get it off my bosses yard....and drive it  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on August 27, 2011, 01:50:39 PM
Iso'd all the crubber off my black interior trim pieces in preparation for tomorrows install. I recommend NOT using a scotch pad or anything abrasive when doing this. All it took was an old tea towel and a bit of elbow grease, lucky I only tested the scotch pad on the back of the drivers handle trim or there would've been scratch marks everywhere!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on August 27, 2011, 02:26:48 PM
washed 'em both and glued up the falling headliner in the Polo, used Selleys Kwik Grip Advanced, a water based contact adhesive which dries clear

put it on with my fingers as that was the easiest way to get up behind the windscreen and washed it off my hands with water, will see how it lasts
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on August 27, 2011, 08:12:40 PM
Quote from: coons on August 26, 2011, 01:59:45 PM
Stink! No fine though?

No fine, just a small donation to the annual Policemans ball.  :laugh:

Quote from: captncrash on August 26, 2011, 10:06:42 PM
That is pretty sweet deal! You keep standard plates in the glovebox just incase :police:?

Yeah had the standard plates in the boot thankfully.

Todays action below  >:D Mmmmmm, lush.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on August 27, 2011, 11:11:46 PM
FARK! Just peeked the front lip off good and proper. NZ roads are rubbish. Broke a few mounting clips and made a meal of the paint. R32 time.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Toro on August 27, 2011, 11:43:24 PM
Filx, what product are u spraying there?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on August 28, 2011, 07:53:49 AM
That was vert1 doing the spraying - product is a Bostik product, hi temp glue. I can't remember the code off hand, something like 9154. If you're in Auckland you can get it at the Glue Guru on Wairau Rd.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on August 28, 2011, 09:06:05 AM
Quote from: Filx on August 26, 2011, 12:11:35 PM
Swapped the germanplate.com plate to normal plate on the side of the motorway this morning under the watchful eye of a friendly policeman who then siezed the plates in case I "re-offended". 

He then called in a couple of backup officers, stopped motorway traffic and hurried off to attend to the 6 car nose to tail that occured as people rubber necked the dangerous ciminal in his Lupo getting pulled over!

I then had a sweet run down the motorway into Albany with zero traffic - sunny day, empty motorway and our friendly law enforcers tied up somewhere behind me - you can't get better than that!  8)

Was there really a 6 car nose to tail cause they pulled you? You'd think they would know about that risk before they attend to such a dangerous criminal such as yourself Flix.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on August 28, 2011, 04:46:53 PM
got as far as only removing the motor from the mk2  :-\ strugled a bit more than i thought i would.
half way i realised would have been much simpler removing engine/gearbox as one  :o
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i ended up taking gearbox out afterwards anywayand parked it outside.
step one complete ...  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on August 28, 2011, 06:26:47 PM
Quote from: BB on August 28, 2011, 09:06:05 AM
Was there really a 6 car nose to tail cause they pulled you? You'd think they would know about that risk before they attend to such a dangerous criminal such as yourself Flix.

Yep, I don;t think anyone was injured just a lot of tyre smoke and crunched cars.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 28, 2011, 06:27:13 PM
Decided to try and get my interior light working so messed around with it for a bit and replaced the bulb with a few LEDs. Lights up nice and bright now, so much better seeing in the dark. :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on August 28, 2011, 09:09:13 PM
washed it and detailed the wheels,shined up all the faded Black bits,interior is next
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on August 28, 2011, 09:39:40 PM
Quote from: euro-jet on August 28, 2011, 04:46:53 PM
got as far as only removing the motor from the mk2  :-\ strugled a bit more than i thought i would.
half way i realised would have been much simpler removing engine/gearbox as one  :o
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i ended up taking gearbox out afterwards anywayand parked it outside.
step one complete ...  ;D

Its easy if you completly remove the front and just pull the engine and box out the front
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Post by: wgtngti on August 29, 2011, 05:35:50 PM
Got a new OEM windscreen installed on the R, care of understanding insurance company. fitted by Smith & Smith in Petone, very tidy job.
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Post by: DubMan on August 29, 2011, 06:20:29 PM
Fitted my shiny pipes back on the beetle after loosing one on the way home .....picked it up later when i realised i sounded like a BIG bore subaru ....lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on August 29, 2011, 08:39:19 PM
Buffed the head lights on my Passat (almost) back to new,

Cleaned engine bay,

Went around with a touch up stick getting all those little stone chips!

Racked my head over options for springs for my V6 4motion, any one in NZ got a B5 V6 4motion that they have tweeked the ride on?
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Post by: RevHappy on August 29, 2011, 09:12:30 PM
Put in new thermostat, new taillights and tidied up the engine bay abit. needs a good waterblast and degrease
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Post by: cpncrash on August 29, 2011, 09:55:24 PM
Quote from: gtimanik on August 29, 2011, 09:12:30 PM
Put in new thermostat, new taillights and tidied up the engine bay abit. needs a good waterblast and degrease

How does it compare with your golf?
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Post by: RevHappy on August 29, 2011, 10:05:37 PM
im loving it. front lip scraps more being big bumper, can carry people in the back (thank god). Just needs new handles, me to put in the grill, exterior boot trim and fit the wheels off my golf and ill be happy till i get 16v-itis. Over all im stoked. Cant go wrong for 1000. Just need to find a buyer for the golf.
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Post by: Andy_007 on August 30, 2011, 08:06:54 AM
Just went past 240,000km driving to work this morning
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Post by: RevHappy on August 30, 2011, 09:23:40 PM
put on the new grill and exterior boot trim tonight. lastly is the handles, also got good news on the tyres for the golf wheels to go on the jetta :) gonna be cheap through a mate.
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Post by: Toro on August 30, 2011, 10:31:38 PM
Heard a tiking noise under the hood, I opened it up and saw my chinese ribbed belt loosing it's ridges.. haha

Will post pic tomorrow. Cambelt it's doin great, thank god. :D
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Post by: HaNs on September 01, 2011, 10:58:18 AM
These just showed up at last , now to just find some time to chuck them in

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Post by: Brett on September 01, 2011, 11:00:05 AM
Pulled apart and cleaned center caps
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Post by: RobClubley on September 01, 2011, 11:05:08 AM
Fitted new rear exhaust hanger

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It sits better now though I still want it to be higher.

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Post by: Filx on September 01, 2011, 04:02:13 PM
Can you bend that arm coming off the mauffler that goes into the hanger down a bit to raise the exhaust?
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Post by: uero-jet on September 01, 2011, 05:21:56 PM
finished assembling motor together,fitted gearbox to engine and replaced all selector bushes and rod. bring on the weekend so i can put it all into the golf now  >:D
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Post by: RobClubley on September 01, 2011, 09:18:18 PM
Okay now I'm annoyed. He's had my wheel since last Monday. I was away all last week and have had no contact this week so I called.
He said "I didn't send it away because I've decided you damaged it not me by running into a kerb or something"
I said what about the damage to the outside that you made and he said "I fixed that"
So I went down and collected it.

He has a very different definition of "Fixed" to me:

Poor attempt at painting over the scratch
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New scratches on the black and he's sanded off some of the silver to the metal underneath.
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Overspray!!
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So apparently at Firestone "fixed" means "Made worse"

Letter to head office I think as I'm not going to get anywhere with him - he's the franchise owner.
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Post by: GTI's on September 01, 2011, 09:21:06 PM
R Soles!   
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Post by: Alfashark on September 01, 2011, 09:33:42 PM
Prick!
I know it's harder to do when you live in the big smoke, but I source our tires myself and since I'm on good terms with our local B'repaires shop, I'll shoot down one Saturday morning and have a cig/coffee with the manager while fitting the tires myself... That way, if it goes pear shaped it's on my head not theirs - and there's a bit of self-satisfaction having done it yourself :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on September 02, 2011, 09:25:19 PM
Replaced the power steering pump belt. Sounds so much nicer without the stupid squealing from the old belt. Also lost one of the door mouldings, fell off somewhere >:( Does anyone have a left front door moulding for a 4 door mk2?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on September 02, 2011, 10:33:53 PM
replaced the cambelt today.... engine in car tommorow  ;D
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Post by: Poonmobile on September 02, 2011, 10:37:16 PM
Mk2 just got warrant today, so is completely road legal!! 8)
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Post by: uero-jet on September 03, 2011, 04:19:28 PM
mk2 now starts and runs  ;D
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Post by: Toro on September 03, 2011, 04:32:44 PM
New wheels
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Post by: BB on September 03, 2011, 06:07:08 PM
Ive decided I won't go near people with fancy wheels on :P Its easy to curb them now I'm an old man.
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Post by: choppy16v on September 03, 2011, 06:23:15 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on September 02, 2011, 10:37:16 PM
Mk2 just got warrant today, so is completely road legal!! 8)
thats a milestone mate well done! i'll drop those guards in this week.
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Post by: polo_GTI on September 03, 2011, 07:15:10 PM
Picked up my fully reconditioned oz racing wheels (see trade section), soon after I got home got told off by my partner and i promised to put the ad up for sale.  :'(

It was for her car! Not mine... Anyway not in a hurry and I can always put them on my next vehicle...
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Post by: Aidan on September 03, 2011, 08:09:05 PM
Got it out from under the cover... The reg has been on hold now for near on a year :'(

Started first pop, and got to work cleaning it up a bit. Have a few bits I'll get ordered soonish and get it back on the road :)
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Post by: Filx on September 03, 2011, 10:18:17 PM
Finished interior thanks to 80 vert - came out fantastically well, car is lush inside - like a new one! Bad pic below (note spare hoodlining material poking through from the boot  >:D)
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Installed new low km donor engine and trans mounts so no more crazy engine rock - damn those were some tired old mounts that went in the bin!
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Post by: 06 GTi on September 07, 2011, 11:42:00 AM
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Post by: RobClubley on September 07, 2011, 11:44:38 AM
Nice!

Quick vid of my exhaust noises:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Oqs1JjVvUY
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on September 07, 2011, 09:38:00 PM
Replaced plastic piping / thermostat housing on the polo...... gee that plastic vw uses seems to just turn into cardboard as it gets older :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on September 08, 2011, 07:00:46 PM
put two big holes in the sump of my track car :P
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Post by: SOFTLAD on September 08, 2011, 07:28:11 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on September 08, 2011, 07:00:46 PM
put two big holes in the sump of my track car :P
I realise I'm probably walking straight into something here..........WHY?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on September 08, 2011, 08:42:57 PM
the joys of lowriding :'(. its amazing how light the alloy sumps are. i have a steel one from kr that ill put on tomorrow.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on September 08, 2011, 10:30:05 PM
Gave it a good clean inside and out.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on September 09, 2011, 04:13:27 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on September 08, 2011, 08:42:57 PM
the joys of lowriding :'(. its amazing how light the alloy sumps are. i have a steel one from kr that ill put on tomorrow.

Should weld a nice think piece of sheet metal to it so you can glide(scrape) over everything.....
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Post by: Andy_007 on September 09, 2011, 05:08:00 PM
New Fuel Filter and Trans Oil and Filter, Engine seems to run quieter and rev quicker with the new filter, best $40 I have spent lately.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on September 09, 2011, 10:27:54 PM
Broke the mk4........

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Post by: Poonmobile on September 10, 2011, 12:10:09 AM
What?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on September 10, 2011, 02:35:16 AM
WIP? or over boost detonator?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on September 10, 2011, 06:10:40 AM
Unsure yet, going to get into it this weekend but had a new engine only 4 months ago, I did recently change something......

But I need to have a look to find out exactly what's gone wrong....
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Post by: nacnud on September 11, 2011, 09:16:36 PM
Coated the interior of the Jetta with leather care stuff and I am amazed how well all the seats came up!

Also went for a big drive in it for the first time in 6months and it never missed a beat!

Stoked
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Post by: hagan on September 11, 2011, 10:27:55 PM
good to hear! she gonna make it home eh?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on September 11, 2011, 10:38:12 PM
Hopefully!

I renewed my AA membership just incase...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 12, 2011, 09:29:47 AM
Sent my six page letter of complaint to Firestone HQ about the wheel damage :)
Will see how they respond and then maybe g to the MTA :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on September 12, 2011, 05:43:37 PM
sent mk2 to exhaust shop to get pipe fitted from extractors...cant wait have it back
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on September 14, 2011, 10:28:00 AM
Got pulled up by the red nd blues to be informed my driving/park lights werent working. When we checked together however surprise surprise they were shining through bright as ever....also informed its a $150 fine to have incorrect address on your licence. Even if you only moved out recently....I have a feeling he was one of those oh my god its low and loud so i must pull it over types... :police:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on September 14, 2011, 10:38:22 AM
Quote from: Green Machine on September 14, 2011, 10:28:00 AM
address on your licence

Not a great idea from the outset, lose your keys and wallet, a thief will know exactly where to go!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on September 14, 2011, 11:42:28 AM
Huh I've never had an address on my license?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on September 14, 2011, 11:56:24 AM
It's an option you can choose.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on September 14, 2011, 12:22:15 PM
Quote from: KARTS on September 14, 2011, 11:56:24 AM
It's an option you can choose.

opt out dude....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on September 14, 2011, 12:31:26 PM
Quote from: slowburn on September 14, 2011, 12:22:15 PM
opt out dude....
Planning on it  :)
$38.20 just to change it though!?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on September 14, 2011, 01:26:55 PM
cheaper than 150? what a douche.....coppa,not you bro.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on September 15, 2011, 09:00:09 AM
he got bullied at school.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on September 15, 2011, 09:59:46 AM
Quote from: choppy16v on September 15, 2011, 09:00:09 AM
he got bullied at school.

bwah ha ha ha,gis' yo' lunch monies boy!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on September 15, 2011, 11:58:56 AM
WOF on the mk2, finally! Thanks Jem
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Post by: 06 GTi on September 15, 2011, 01:59:35 PM
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Crap pics I know but will take better ones when weather is better (and that may be several weeks...)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 15, 2011, 02:03:48 PM
More grumbly exhaust noises for those who are interested :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDLNa4_soQ0&feature=player_embedded

Last 25 secs = proper boyracer noises !
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on September 15, 2011, 08:59:37 PM
Swallowed my pride and called VW assist. Stone stuck in disc I couldn't get out, wasn't keen to get under the car using just its jack. They showed up in 20 minutes, pulled the caliper and disc off, and the little bastard fell out.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on September 16, 2011, 06:22:26 AM
Quote from: 06 GTi on September 15, 2011, 01:59:35 PM
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Crap pics I know but will take better ones when weather is better (and that may be several weeks...)

Hate to ask how much $$
But where did you source them from?
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Post by: 06 GTi on September 16, 2011, 10:48:32 AM
From Harding Performance in Brisbane, they had them in stock.  What a great kit, everything was perfect bolt off bolt on, couldnt be any easier. 
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Post by: M M on September 16, 2011, 01:52:37 PM
Good to see you got the brembos on  ;)
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Post by: nacnud on September 16, 2011, 07:55:37 PM
Picked up some Thule 305 racks for the Jetta last week.

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Also drove it up from Christchurch and arrived in Auckland today. It went great, even with a heap of stuff loaded into it!

I managed to put a crack in the middle(?) muffler around Taupo somehow, now it sounds a bit like a tractor. Which got pretty annoying for the last half of the trip...

Can anyone recommend a good place to get this fixed?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on September 16, 2011, 08:06:17 PM
Try mr muffler for the problem. he does good work for a good price
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Kevz on September 16, 2011, 10:15:31 PM
mmm that jetta looks cool, SA import?
the trim needs a freshen up though, i heard peanut oil does the trick..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on September 16, 2011, 10:48:14 PM
Yup it is.  Sweet, I'll give Mr Muffler a call. Thanks!

Yeah most of the trim needs some back to black or something. I'll give the peanut oil a try tho.

I also got a slam panel to run a single headlight front set up from deedub and dash surround to replace my slightly broken one. Thanks mate!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on September 16, 2011, 10:51:02 PM
Quote from: nacnud on September 16, 2011, 10:48:14 PM
Yup it is.  Sweet, I'll give Mr Muffler a call. Thanks!

Yeah most of the trim needs some back to black or something. I'll give the peanut oil a try tho.

I also got a slam panel to run a single headlight front set up from deedub and dash surround to replace my slightly broken one. Thanks mate!

No worries bro, glad that the jetta made it up sweet. Thanks for lugging those brakes up :)
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Post by: 4motioning on September 17, 2011, 05:53:24 PM
Installed Gruvenparts adjustable rear arms on my 4motion.  >:D

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Just not so sure my mate was able to set them up correctly for camber/toe, seemd like a lot of umm and ahhh'ing before anything happened with the alignment.
any wizards of setting up rear 4motion suspension out there keen to give it a go?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on September 21, 2011, 09:02:00 AM
Quote from: Kevz on September 16, 2011, 10:15:31 PM
mmm that jetta looks cool, SA import?



Very much an SA import.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on September 21, 2011, 09:07:05 AM
Rallye front = good score!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on September 21, 2011, 09:38:24 AM
Thanks! I'm thinking about putting a single headlight golf front end on it though...

Got the exhaust leak fixed this morning. I no longer sound like a 15year old kid from Christchurch  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on September 21, 2011, 10:58:50 AM
Rallye Front FTW
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on September 21, 2011, 12:26:58 PM
Quote from: nacnud on September 21, 2011, 09:38:24 AM
Thanks! I'm thinking about putting a single headlight golf front end on it though...

Got the exhaust leak fixed this morning. I no longer sound like a 15year old kid from Christchurch  ;D

Spotted you this morning in the city.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: MK3SOME on September 21, 2011, 09:33:48 PM
changed tyres on the jetta to 175\50s on the front
and 175\55 on the rear.good stretch on a 15x8.5 and 15x9.
also had a ding guy do all the dents.there was alot  ???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: elliott2705 on September 21, 2011, 09:47:38 PM
Shhhh, don't say that on here, the stretch police will shoot you at dawn! But good work, those RS's look awesome!


Which ding guy did you use? and what did it come to in the end?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: MK3SOME on September 21, 2011, 11:11:35 PM
Quote from: elliott2705 on September 21, 2011, 09:47:38 PM
Shhhh, don't say that on here, the stretch police will shoot you at dawn! But good work, those RS's look awesome!


Which ding guy did you use? and what did it come to in the end?
well the non stretch police might be able to use as further reference maybe i thought..
i paid 260 which was good because he done a excelent job and saved me the drama of a full panel
and paint.i think rate starts at $60 for 1 dent but theres a round figure per panel.i got 9 panels
done so its well worth it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: elliott2705 on September 22, 2011, 07:23:19 AM
Thats pretty good, get some photos up with the new tyres on!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on September 23, 2011, 11:30:35 AM
Replaced the front pads on my 2.0TDI... had new rotors to go in too but I couldn't get the old ones off ???  Yes, I did remove the set screw.  I think I need a bigger hammer...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on September 23, 2011, 01:39:44 PM
put my mk2 back to stock ECU cheers Coons for the loan of the chipped one!
It's been fun!  But i want the long range economy and less tyre fry!  >:D
still goes good around 10PSI vs 14
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 23, 2011, 02:09:27 PM
Fixed the annoying rattle in my seatbelt adjuster using some tape and a bit of old t-shirt :D
I'm deaf in my left ear so when it rattled it was right by my good side. Bloody annoying!

Installed my phone charger and holder - for sat navs and Torque for Android.
Installed Torque and tested with my cheapo Chinese Bluetooth OBDII adapter. Works very nicely.

Turned the baby seat to forward facing. My girl is growing up - she's one now :)

Get my wheel back again tomorrow after second repair by Firestone. Hope it's okay this time.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on September 23, 2011, 05:15:39 PM
put a new battery in the key for the remote, it came in a 2-pac  >:D so I thought I'd change the battery in the spare key

but that takes two smaller batteries, guts!  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on September 23, 2011, 07:06:13 PM
Spent the last 2 days redoing the interior lighting. Put red LEDs in the headlight and defroster switch and the heater panel, and blue LEDs for the dome light. Also installed 2 blue LEDs as mood lights :) Still working on the electric window switches, almost destroyed one in the process. 
Now looks like this:
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The pictures have to much exposure, they're not that bright, and are hooked up to the dimmer.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on September 24, 2011, 01:31:48 PM
Awoke the Mk1 from its winter hibernation, as always it started first time  :)  Quick service and a WOF then it's up for sale  :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on September 24, 2011, 01:38:08 PM
Which mk1 do you have?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on September 24, 2011, 01:43:51 PM
1.8 GTi cab Mars red 84 model.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTi101 on September 24, 2011, 02:15:22 PM
Thanx to John, found the source of all those flamin issues with the golf. Just a temp sensor........unbelieveable. Car now drives like it should have done all along!

Cheers John
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on September 24, 2011, 02:23:05 PM
Just finished replacing the Generator in the vdub......2 hour job done! wooohoooo :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 24, 2011, 04:50:05 PM
Got my wheel back from "repair" and re-fitted.
Fitted new centre exhaust mount and fuel filter.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on September 24, 2011, 05:12:04 PM
Repaired to your satisfaction, Rob?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 24, 2011, 05:45:30 PM
Quote from: the phantom on September 24, 2011, 05:12:04 PM
Repaired to your satisfaction, Rob?

Better than the first attempt but I am far from satisfied.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on September 24, 2011, 08:19:23 PM
started the mk2 and moved it to the new house from west melton to bishopdale, 30min drive with no reg or wof
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on September 25, 2011, 03:19:22 PM
New temp sensor, aero wipers, leather sports steering wheel and mega vert1 rear strut brace (write up and pics in the Mk4 forum when I get a chance)  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on September 25, 2011, 05:19:50 PM
Quote from: GTI's on September 23, 2011, 01:39:44 PM
put my mk2 back to stock ECU cheers Coons for the loan of the chipped one!
It's been fun!  But i want the long range economy and less tyre fry!  >:D
still goes good around 10PSI vs 14

All good B, glad to help out
A bit worried about those fuel readings though! Lucky she won't be a daily so I can cope with it
With those numbers though maybe I should look into 24v again....  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on September 25, 2011, 05:32:06 PM
Went into Precession Wheels on Friday to get the guys to fit the coilovers I purchased of Ballin a week back. Spent most of the day there wondering why they were so short in the rear! Turns out they are designed for the polo and not for MK2 golf/jetta which they were advertised for  :( Hopefully Chris will get back in touch with me when he gets back into the country..

Good day today though! Got a heat gun and removed the annoying black strip that went all the way around the car and removed the rear spoiler. I also blacked all the bumpers with Kiwi shoe dye. That stuff is amazing! Stoked with the result!



Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on September 25, 2011, 09:25:27 PM
Quote from: coons on September 25, 2011, 05:19:50 PM
All good B, glad to help out
A bit worried about those fuel readings though! Lucky she won't be a daily so I can cope with it
With those numbers though maybe I should look into 24v again....  >:D

Thats nothing... VR6ftw tho...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on September 26, 2011, 12:43:02 AM
Spent the weekend helping a friend buy/collect/tidy up a 3 door Audi A3 from Lower Hutt... always rewarding work!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: frostmotorsport on September 26, 2011, 10:04:43 AM
removed both valve covers, stripped and sandblasted them inside and out, repainted the outsides, fitted new gaskets and halfmoons, refitted.  Sounds simple but it took most of the day, and I had a mate helping too!  Finished at 6:30 last night...

Results should be worth it tho - no flaking paint falling into the engine!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on September 26, 2011, 04:49:47 PM
Failed wof  >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: spooln on September 26, 2011, 05:52:55 PM
Flushed out the motor and fueling system with a quarter of a tank of 98, zoom, grin, zoom ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on September 26, 2011, 07:25:56 PM
It is handy to have friends in the sign writing industry!

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My mate made this up for me as well as some metal brackets to mount it to my Thule 305s.
I'll paint the brackets black and try get mount it tomorrow.

Just need to sort some rubber or something for the bottom of the fairing.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 26, 2011, 07:36:12 PM
Quote from: Green Machine on September 26, 2011, 04:49:47 PM
Failed wof  >:(

How come?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on September 26, 2011, 07:50:28 PM
Quote from: nacnud on September 26, 2011, 07:25:56 PM
It is handy to have friends in the sign writing industry!

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My mate made this up for me as well as some metal brackets to mount it to my Thule 305s.
I'll paint the brackets black and try get mount it tomorrow.

Just need to sort some rubber or something for the bottom of the fairing.

Nice! Looks good. Think he'd be keen to do another one?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on September 26, 2011, 08:02:06 PM
i made this out of left overs, il get a price on one from scratch for ya.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on September 26, 2011, 08:06:40 PM
Sounds good, cheers. PM me. I think there are others that would be keen also.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on September 26, 2011, 08:14:15 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on September 26, 2011, 07:36:12 PM
How come?
Front brake line outer seal is perished. Also bushings for front lower control arms are cracked.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on September 26, 2011, 10:54:42 PM
fix it and get that machine back on the road! .......good luck
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 28, 2011, 10:29:01 AM
Bit of Milotec bling

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on September 28, 2011, 11:34:25 AM
Fairing and bike rack mounted. Fingers grossed the fairing won't fly off on the motorway one day.

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And yes, my front light is held together with tape. This was the replacement light I got from Autostyle a few years back and the glass has started to separate from the unit its self. Not keen on the glass braking like it did a few years back so I have taped it up until I can get them sorted.

I also picked up some single rounds headlights from Ash this morning that I will fit while the others are getting fixed. Thanks mate!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on September 28, 2011, 12:11:27 PM
looking good! makes me miss my jetta.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 30, 2011, 12:13:19 PM
Made it do some work

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on September 30, 2011, 06:05:29 PM
fitted ne wradiator and looks to be leak free  :D
now for wof time  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on September 30, 2011, 06:29:48 PM
Had wof issues fixed. Get it back tomorrow. Sucks having no car
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on September 30, 2011, 06:51:15 PM
Some unique parts for my Mk2 arrived today... from a B4 Passat VR6 :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on September 30, 2011, 11:14:31 PM
WOF before work....passed with flying colours!! Good girl.......
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 01, 2011, 01:05:56 AM
Quote from: rambo_005 on September 30, 2011, 06:51:15 PM
Some unique parts for my Mk2 arrived today... from a B4 Passat VR6 :)

Interesting! What did ya get?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 01, 2011, 01:18:13 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on October 01, 2011, 01:05:56 AM
Interesting! What did ya get?

The front cross members (engine + rad) and throttle cable.

The B3/B4 VR6 engine cross member is said to be a direct bolt on to the Mk2 and allows the stock front engine mount to bolt up - no need for a custom solid front engine mount.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 01, 2011, 01:26:43 AM
Wow thats cool, yeah had to modify a solid mk2 mount for mine- a bit of work that part.  Good work sourcing the right bits for bolt on! Wouldn't you just use throttle cable from mk2? What are you doingwith pedal box?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 01, 2011, 01:42:31 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on October 01, 2011, 01:26:43 AM
Wow thats cool, yeah had to modify a solid mk2 mount for mine- a bit of work that part.  Good work sourcing the right bits for bolt on! Wouldn't you just use throttle cable from mk2? What are you doingwith pedal box?

I've got a B3/B4 Passat manual pedal box - bolts straight into the Mk2 and all set up for hydraulic clutch 8)

I know the normal Mk2 throttle cable will work (just), but I'd like to route it properly (through the engine cover like in the Mk3) if possible, so grabbed the Passat VR6 one while it was available. :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 01, 2011, 11:45:41 AM
Quote from: rambo_005 on October 01, 2011, 01:42:31 AM
I've got a B3/B4 Passat manual pedal box - bolts straight into the Mk2 and all set up for hydraulic clutch 8)

I know the normal Mk2 throttle cable will work (just), but I'd like to route it properly (through the engine cover like in the Mk3) if possible, so grabbed the Passat VR6 one while it was available. :)

cool, did you source parts here? Would be keen to see how yours is set up, I ended up using mk2 throttle cable, but i find it's not short enough? So will try to modify it later down the track so i can rev it up harder >:D but good to know about those parts.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: typ53 on October 01, 2011, 04:23:03 PM
Grovelled around in the boot for a while and replaced the fuel pump and then filter too on the quattro.  It was good to get it moving again, the neighbours thought it had been dumped outside their house...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on October 01, 2011, 08:54:29 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on October 01, 2011, 01:42:31 AM
I've got a B3/B4 Passat manual pedal box - bolts straight into the Mk2 and all set up for hydraulic clutch 8)

I know the normal Mk2 throttle cable will work (just), but I'd like to route it properly (through the engine cover like in the Mk3) if possible, so grabbed the Passat VR6 one while it was available. :)

Have you got a thread regarding this ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 01, 2011, 11:21:06 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on October 01, 2011, 11:45:41 AM
cool, did you source parts here? Would be keen to see how yours is set up, I ended up using mk2 throttle cable, but i find it's not short enough? So will try to modify it later down the track so i can rev it up harder >:D but good to know about those parts.

I got them off a car being wrecked in Nelson - I had it on my watchlist for over a year at $1k (95 done 75,000km - non compliant Jap import) but never found the motivation to buy it, turns out I didn't need to in the end - I got the bits I wanted most 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 01, 2011, 11:21:32 PM
Quote from: DubMan on October 01, 2011, 08:54:29 PM
Have you got a thread regarding this ?

I will once I get back into it 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on October 02, 2011, 12:38:15 PM
sweet sounds like fun !
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on October 02, 2011, 10:27:14 PM
leant the mk2 golf to a mechanic mate who had his truck crashed into, so hes gonna warrent it and clean it for the next 2 weeks, Mint
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on October 03, 2011, 04:45:13 PM
Hows the Jetta going Will? Looks mint, should have come out the other day to get a closer look.

Cleaned mine. Really need to wax it and polish the wheels. I'm still having problems with the RH rear guard rubbing, the car is practically useless at the moment as I can't carry passengers in the back to too much stuff in the boot! It whacks chunks off the tire on every trip on the open road too.   
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on October 03, 2011, 05:17:49 PM
Just cleaned and waxed my wheels - back to new again  ;D And I put my StanceOff sticker on  8) Best mod so far! If you entered the show and would like a free sticker PM me, I have made a whole bunch.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on October 03, 2011, 08:52:24 PM
number 21 the jetta is going mint just needs a new engine as it ticks and rattles too much.

i dont think its possible to roll that rear guard. but i can have a good look
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: watercooled on October 03, 2011, 10:54:05 PM
Today cleaned out the inlet manifold on the 3a 2 litre motor for the 87,took way longer due to the porting work done months ago, 2 days ago did rh side  front window drive,cambelt ,decat on our mk3,goes better without the cat no question.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on October 05, 2011, 10:06:11 PM
picked up steelies today off skilful :) ready for 195/45's :) now to find some mint caps...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 07, 2011, 02:15:41 PM
Painted the centre of my brake discs as they were light grey and starting to rust and looked naff against me black wheels. Little things that bother you :)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on October 07, 2011, 02:21:56 PM
Paid for my Weitec Hicon TX damper adjustable coilovers. Going home now to clean engine bay, fit mk4 battery box and gas bonnet lifters (Big up to PoonMobile for hooking me up!)

Next update will be pulling the V-Maxx out!  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 07, 2011, 02:30:22 PM
Out of interest why are you changing? I ask because my Mrs and I are not enjoying the VMAXX ride much now they've bedded in.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 07, 2011, 03:15:02 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on October 07, 2011, 02:30:22 PM
Out of interest why are you changing? I ask because my Mrs and I are not enjoying the VMAXX ride much now they've bedded in.

Funny that................seems to be a common complaint.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 07, 2011, 04:13:30 PM
The Mrs lost a cap off one of her teeth the other day. Wonder if there's a connection :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on October 07, 2011, 04:49:55 PM
golf all back together and took it for its first real drive....  ;D it likes the revs
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on October 07, 2011, 06:07:57 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on October 07, 2011, 02:30:22 PM
Out of interest why are you changing? I ask because my Mrs and I are not enjoying the VMAXX ride much now they've bedded in.


1. My opinion is that they handle like crap and they really are way bouncier than the chick with fake titties I nailed a wee while ago.
2. I have them wound right down and would like the car to sit slightly lower so am unhappy with ride height.
3. I have spent a lot on my car and I'm just not happy knowing I have cheap ass suspension in it, it's the only thing that lets it down. You get what you pay for.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 07, 2011, 10:31:54 PM
in all fairness, they are fine for cruising around- short trips etc at low speeds. good around corners, again not at speed. Motorway driving isn't fun especially on bumpy roads (esp in VR). I think they are value for money (you get what you pay for) but offers a cheap alternative to getting your car sitting right- trying out coilovers. And once you are certed, you can get better stuff as you get more $$$.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on October 07, 2011, 11:29:14 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on October 07, 2011, 10:31:54 PM
in all fairness, they are fine for cruising around- short trips etc at low speeds. good around corners, again not at speed. Motorway driving isn't fun especially on bumpy roads (esp in VR). I think they are value for money (you get what you pay for) but offers a cheap alternative to getting your car sitting right- trying out coilovers. And once you are certed, you can get better stuff as you get more $$$.

Very true, I must be quite pessimistic ay.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on October 10, 2011, 08:17:53 AM
i lap hampton downs in 82 seconds on 150 quid [raceland]coilovers.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 10, 2011, 09:22:29 AM
Quote from: choppy16v on October 10, 2011, 08:17:53 AM
i lap hampton downs in 82 seconds on 150 quid [raceland]coilovers.

Thats on full slicks isn't it Choppy?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on October 11, 2011, 06:37:38 PM
road legal dot rated semis
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on October 11, 2011, 06:44:45 PM

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on October 11, 2011, 06:45:21 PM
Colour coded your guard roller?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on October 11, 2011, 07:48:50 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on October 11, 2011, 06:45:21 PM
Colour coded your guard roller?

Needs a respray in orange
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on October 13, 2011, 07:31:40 AM
Broke it...


Final corner at Hampton claims another car! Sounds like a big end


Oh well just moves my prep for big turbo 4 months ahead  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 13, 2011, 08:52:59 AM
What do you think/know happened?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on October 13, 2011, 09:09:11 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on October 13, 2011, 08:52:59 AM
What do you think/know happened?

Last corner oil surge
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on October 13, 2011, 09:20:22 AM
that track is a killer..

Sump with Baffles next time round?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on October 13, 2011, 09:29:55 AM
Quote from: ranton-inc on October 13, 2011, 09:20:22 AM

Sump with Baffles next time round?

For sure, rods and GT2871R also  >:D

Dry sump is tempting

Going to get Allan to do it when he gets back into nz.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on October 13, 2011, 09:30:25 AM
Quote from: HaNs on October 13, 2011, 09:29:55 AM
For sure, rods and GT2871R also  >:D

Going to get Allan to do it when he gets back into nz.

Sick tits mate!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 13, 2011, 10:55:21 AM
Why such a little turbo?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on October 13, 2011, 11:20:39 AM
Quote from: 80 Vert on October 13, 2011, 10:55:21 AM
Why such a little turbo?

Daily driver and it bolts on, im not aware of any others off the shelf that bolt on?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 13, 2011, 11:33:12 AM
Are you adverse to a bit of fab work?
I'd be going bigger since you've already got AWD
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on October 13, 2011, 11:41:32 AM
Quote from: 80 Vert on October 13, 2011, 11:33:12 AM
Are you adverse to a bit of fab work?
I'd be going bigger since you've already got AWD

Not really, would use a CTS kit anyway. Got a few weeks to think more about it anyway. Dont want to spend to much on it as it will eat into funds for travel next year.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 13, 2011, 03:53:11 PM
Well in that case he'll already have a RHD pipe anyway which we made for him some time back.
If you don't want to spend to much then better not do a big turbo  ::) Go the whole hog or nothing.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on October 13, 2011, 04:03:32 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on October 13, 2011, 03:53:11 PM
Well in that case he'll already have a RHD pipe anyway which we made for him some time back.
If you don't want to spend to much then better not do a big turbo  ::) Go the whole hog or nothing.

Iv got a 42 draft design 3" down pipe here that i could just use with the gt28


What size turbo would you suggest?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 13, 2011, 04:34:01 PM
3071R minimum, you'll have more power than you know what to do with.............Filx's also got a precision kit here with a simmilar spec turbo.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: MK3SOME on October 16, 2011, 09:10:49 PM
raced the jetta against a e60 545 and smoked him.
i was more surprised then he was.
he was looking at me at the lights with his mud Mrs revving his car down by the helipad on tamaki drive like a was just a measly peasant
in some old white crap box.
nek minute...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 16, 2011, 10:16:25 PM
Quote from: MK3SOME on October 16, 2011, 09:10:49 PM
raced the jetta against a e60 545 and smoked him.
i was more surprised then he was.
he was looking at me at the lights with his mud Mrs revving his car down by the helipad on tamaki drive like a was just a measly peasant
in some old white s**t box.
nek minute...

So your saying your Jetta smoked a car that has 333bhp?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: MK3SOME on October 16, 2011, 10:53:36 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 16, 2011, 10:16:25 PM
So your saying your Jetta smoked a car that has 333bhp?
well it was even and i edged in front before we slowed down.im not implying the jetta is fast but it did win  :)
so i guess saying smoked was a bit extravagant but it was used in context to the disadvantage i had
like i said i was more surprised then he was
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Period_Correct_ on October 16, 2011, 11:00:02 PM
Lol.... this Jetta DELIVERS!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 17, 2011, 06:45:20 AM
Quote from: NasTnaS on October 16, 2011, 11:00:02 PM
Lol.... this Jetta DELIVERS!

Is it your old car Nige?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on October 17, 2011, 11:41:31 AM
yep
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 17, 2011, 12:55:33 PM
Quote from: NasTnaS on October 16, 2011, 11:00:02 PM
Lol.... this Jetta DELIVERS!

Do you recalling it being quicker than your 286BHP E36 M3 Nige?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Period_Correct_ on October 17, 2011, 03:05:22 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 17, 2011, 12:55:33 PM
Do you recalling it being quicker than your 286BHP E36 M3 Nige?

there are so many factors that could affect the outcome of this, and i could go on forever Nik, however the short answer is No.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on October 17, 2011, 04:04:21 PM
did the other guy know he was racing?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: MK3SOME on October 17, 2011, 05:43:47 PM
haha it was a rolling start.i took off normaly then he floored it so i floored it.it wheel spins 1st and 2nd in the dry
just under acceleration already rolling so its no slouch.plus my driving antics arnt to shabby  ;)
i am in no way implying its a rocketship.but on this day i was the victor  :)
and yes he was racing he tried to race again at the next lights but i quit while i was ahead.plus always coppas on quay st
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on October 17, 2011, 08:29:28 PM
under this scenario torque and weight probably have more influence than power on the relative performance of the two cars
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ddr77 on October 17, 2011, 08:34:09 PM
Finished wirring my aftermarket ecu in tonight,love electrics. Flicked the key and away she goes.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on October 17, 2011, 08:37:35 PM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on October 17, 2011, 08:48:48 PM
Quote from: Green Machine on October 17, 2011, 08:37:35 PM
Before:
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We need to quarantine the area as this looks like a full breakout of the Omes OCD epidemic ;) ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on October 17, 2011, 08:51:11 PM
Had some spare time  :D
Should be fitted by weekend.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on October 17, 2011, 09:24:11 PM
haha rough as. temporary solution until i get new regulators from insurance.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ritmo on October 17, 2011, 10:31:57 PM
Quote from: MK3SOME on October 16, 2011, 09:10:49 PM
raced the jetta against a e60 545 and smoked him.
i was more surprised then he was.
he was looking at me at the lights with his mud Mrs revving his car down by the helipad on tamaki drive like a was just a measly peasant
in some old white s**t box.
nek minute...

Must've been the increased spring rates you are running with the fang dangle coilovers.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on October 18, 2011, 07:27:31 PM
 ;D brooke we do that all the time in workshops as a temporary fix to " my window is stuck half way and its raining"  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on October 19, 2011, 03:33:41 AM
hahahaha!  :D it works so well. Will be a very hot summer for the passenger though if it is not fixed by then haha no air con either :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on October 19, 2011, 06:17:36 PM
Just sold the cabriolet  :'(   really going to miss that car.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 19, 2011, 11:19:36 PM
Looks like a minter dude, I'm sure your R will keep you happy >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Albacol on October 20, 2011, 08:52:20 AM
Had the RS4 remapped and its quite a bit nicer to drive now.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on October 20, 2011, 09:49:21 AM
Quote from: Albacol on October 20, 2011, 08:52:20 AM
Had the RS4 remapped and its quite a bit nicer to drive now.

Glad to hear.

I did miss my flight by about 2 mins. $300 later I got a Air NZ flight back 40 mins later haha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on October 20, 2011, 11:20:40 AM
QuoteLooks like a minter dude, I'm sure your R will keep you happy
True  ;D also got another Mk1 in the garage, it was pointed out that three Golf's were too many  ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on October 20, 2011, 04:26:38 PM
Wheeled the MK1 out of the Garage and then wheeled it back in again....

Confirming it was still there...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on October 20, 2011, 05:06:26 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on October 20, 2011, 04:26:38 PM
Wheeled the MK1 out of the Garage and then wheeled it back in again....

Confirming it was still there...

Gonna do something with it soon are you?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on October 20, 2011, 06:40:13 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on October 20, 2011, 05:06:26 PM
Gonna do something with it soon are you?

maybee ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on October 20, 2011, 06:42:12 PM
Made it very loud and throaty ::) :P :D :police: :police:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on October 20, 2011, 09:48:50 PM
Got it back from BB with a new clutch :) Drives so nice now. Thanks mate!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 20, 2011, 10:56:51 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on October 20, 2011, 04:26:38 PM
Wheeled the MK1 out of the Garage and then wheeled it back in again....

Confirming it was still there...

What Mk1 do you have Anton? I think I knew but have forgotten.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on October 21, 2011, 10:00:52 AM
Quote from: M M on October 20, 2011, 09:48:50 PM
Got it back from BB with a new clutch :) Drives so nice now. Thanks mate!

Do that oil change! And maybe get the wheels aligned. And get the right battery and put that body earth lead back on ;) And some new front tyres and it will be a beauty.
Oh yea and some new leads and plugs as its a bit missy when she first starts up.
You save your money in petrol in a few months if you spend on the ignition system.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on October 21, 2011, 01:34:55 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 20, 2011, 10:56:51 PM
What Mk1 do you have Anton? I think I knew but have forgotten.

Its black and it has four wheels and big long tail lights...

1970's?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on October 21, 2011, 01:39:10 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on October 21, 2011, 01:34:55 PM
Its black and it has four wheels and big long tail lights...

1970's?

1980 or maybe 81 when they changed lights
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on October 21, 2011, 05:06:53 PM
Quote from: BB on October 21, 2011, 10:00:52 AM
Do that oil change! And maybe get the wheels aligned. And get the right battery and put that body earth lead back on ;) And some new front tyres and it will be a beauty.
Oh yea and some new leads and plugs as its a bit missy when she first starts up.
You save your money in petrol in a few months if you spend on the ignition system.

Will do. Did oil and filter change today :) Which body earth lead?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on October 21, 2011, 05:35:41 PM
Gave her a bit of a wash. Have got new T1Rs coming from the UK, coilovers from USA and delocked door handles from Canada... Watch this space!  :police: Sun ruins the pic
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on October 21, 2011, 06:21:36 PM
I like!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 21, 2011, 07:20:26 PM
Got pulled by Auckland police the other day for my LED running lights.
He was okay with me but said regulations say they should be off when main beam headlights are on.
I offered to disconnect them in lieu of him fining me $150

Next day I say a new Merc with factory LED DRLs and Xenons on. Hmm.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on October 21, 2011, 07:59:12 PM
Quote from: M M on October 21, 2011, 05:06:53 PM
Will do. Did oil and filter change today :) Which body earth lead?

Have a look behind the battery there is a loop in the earth lead and the place it bolts too is back there behind the battery with the nut sitting on the thread.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Baxter on October 21, 2011, 09:09:19 PM
Still cant get over how nice that car is T!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 21, 2011, 09:23:45 PM
That photo doesn't do the car justice, you have to see it in person to really appreciate it!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on October 21, 2011, 09:24:10 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on October 21, 2011, 07:20:26 PM
Got pulled by Auckland police the other day for my LED running lights.
He was okay with me but said regulations say they should be off when main beam headlights are on.
I offered to disconnect them in lieu of him fining me $150

Next day I say a new Merc with factory LED DRLs and Xenons on. Hmm.

I always thought that you were allowed to have a max of 4 lamps on...ie, heads (2 only) and aux or in this case DRL
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Baxter on October 21, 2011, 09:28:08 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on October 21, 2011, 09:23:45 PM
That photo doesn't do the car justice, you have to see it in person to really appreciate it!

+1 Ash!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 21, 2011, 09:45:27 PM
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Just because it's amazing ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ddr77 on October 22, 2011, 07:25:19 AM
Very nice looking corrado T have seen the smooth front bumper mod a few times now as a common choice but if i had it i would do the same looks so oem bro. Good work
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on October 22, 2011, 12:35:35 PM
Got rearended by a jeep cherokee
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on October 22, 2011, 01:04:23 PM
Sh*t , thats a downer, slow impact or hard?
You all good mate?
You could get that respay done on insurance ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on October 22, 2011, 02:09:03 PM
Was very slow. only a tiny chip outta my paint. She was very apoligetic. Not bothered really.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on October 22, 2011, 10:59:04 PM
Quote from: BB on October 21, 2011, 07:59:12 PM
Have a look behind the battery there is a loop in the earth lead and the place it bolts too is back there behind the battery with the nut sitting on the thread.

Ok thanks, will have a look. I think I did see that, it appears to extened from there and bolt somewhere on the engine. Does it need to be bolted in both places?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on October 22, 2011, 11:09:36 PM
Did a bit of work to the diesel today

Cambelt
Water pump
Glow plugs
Air filter
Fuel filter
Changed locks so one key fits everything
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on October 23, 2011, 05:15:48 PM
pulled the jetta interior to bits and cleaned out all the water, then cleaned all the carpets and hung them to dry

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: elliott2705 on October 24, 2011, 01:05:26 AM
Finally got the wheels on and brakes fixed! Gave it a wash too to finish up.


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on October 24, 2011, 12:40:29 PM
Replace l/f and r/r outer handles. Rear mounted aerial.

Also wasted no time in treating a couple of nasty rust spots around the boot area. Curiously right where she have some panel work done after an escapade of Tims. Do I take it back to them 2 years down the track?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on October 24, 2011, 01:03:11 PM
Quote from: gtimanik on October 23, 2011, 05:15:48 PM
pulled the jetta interior to bits and cleaned out all the water, then cleaned all the carpets and hung them to dry



Cool dog!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on October 24, 2011, 06:09:36 PM
Quote from: Pristle on October 24, 2011, 12:40:29 PM
Replace l/f and r/r outer handles. Rear mounted aerial.

Also wasted no time in treating a couple of nasty rust spots around the boot area. Curiously right where she have some panel work done after an escapade of Tims. Do I take it back to them 2 years down the track?

If they are a gold assured repairer their repairs have a life time warrenty.

so yes.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on October 24, 2011, 06:10:07 PM
Quote from: Number21 on October 24, 2011, 01:03:11 PM
Cool dog!

Cheers shes my lil helper, hunterway cross
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on October 24, 2011, 08:57:39 PM
Pulled both rear door cards to get the rear speakers going, both original and not working. Also found another coolant leak, stupid plastic bleeders >:(.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on October 25, 2011, 02:32:30 PM
Picked up some 15" steels of Evan and test fitted two of them to have a look.

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I kinda dig the winter beater look  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on October 25, 2011, 07:36:20 PM
bought some mags
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on October 25, 2011, 09:25:58 PM
Ordering some dropped spindles for the beetle while i wait to hear back regarding chromed wide5 empi wheels.....fingers crossed  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on October 25, 2011, 10:14:37 PM
Superturismos look dope Elliott!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 25, 2011, 10:15:45 PM
^+2!! 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on November 04, 2011, 01:54:26 PM
Removed my N249 system
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 04, 2011, 03:28:50 PM
Quote from: HaNs on November 04, 2011, 01:54:26 PM
Removed my N249 system

What is that?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Toro on November 04, 2011, 03:45:00 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on November 04, 2011, 03:28:50 PM
What is that?

Found the answer in Vortex:

"what is theis N249 valve thingie?" Well its simple really, when your car is not creating boost, it opens up your DV and lets the boost air exit (if there is any). FOr instance you are boosting hard in 3rd and you go to shift, the DV opens up and lets the boosted air recirculate. Now the N249 comes in IFF(if and only if) you are over boosting and the ECU would like the lower the boost level a little bit so the N249 will take some vaccum from that black vaccum canister above the engine and close up your DV releasing the boost pressure.

And here is one massive thread about all delete process

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4893472-DIY-Ultimate-SAI-N249-PCV-EVAP-Delete
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on November 04, 2011, 03:47:25 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on November 04, 2011, 03:28:50 PM
What is that?

Later model 1.8T's had a system where by the ECU could control the DV if needed, iv gone back to relying on the vac system, ie the DV plumbed directly to the intake manifold. Just need to sort a resistor system on the plug next week so they ecu will adjust fuel trims.

Robs DIY, http://www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk/V2Images/ModsEngine/N249Removal.htm
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on November 04, 2011, 08:00:38 PM
Took all the wheels off and cleaned the inner barrels from this:
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To this:
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That wasn't just regular brake dust, it was quite well stuck on. Needless to say, my arms were quite sore afterwards :laugh:.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on November 05, 2011, 03:30:33 PM
M M you're a sicko you remind me of myself or even worse,maybe even as bad as omes!!

split my top hose on track car :(
anyone got a 16v top hose??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on November 05, 2011, 08:29:15 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on November 05, 2011, 03:30:33 PM
M M you're a sicko you remind me of myself or even worse,maybe even as bad as omes!!

Haha, just wait till I actually get an income ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on November 05, 2011, 09:50:56 PM
Had been missing the little bumper covers on the Lupo for a while so Simon at Giltraps ordered me some up. I couldn't be bothered with the expense and hassle of painting such a small part so had been casting around for what to do. Got hold of Ranton who kindly sent me some of that funky 3M vinyl and voila...........

From this..........
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2Fth_05_11_2011006.jpg&hash=864c6fc6ccc8bfab1b9f1f614b2b8b7d0137aa18) (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/?action=view&current=05_11_2011006.jpg)

To this
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2Fth_05_11_2011005.jpg&hash=878447bb1af9f4a2908ffa302fc69919c6a6267b) (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/?action=view&current=05_11_2011005.jpg)(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2Fth_05_11_2011007.jpg&hash=600d6a09ef372a8cc5df6a833f30e084a415a4d7) (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/?action=view&current=05_11_2011007.jpg)

And installed (excuse the dirty car)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2Fth_05_11_2011008.jpg&hash=23a64095bf648ea705baacdc44d711b3c026230c) (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/?action=view&current=05_11_2011008.jpg)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2Fth_05_11_2011009.jpg&hash=936af60e1f2be433817d82e95e65069f9392e74a) (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/?action=view&current=05_11_2011009.jpg)

A little more gloss finish would have been better but I think they look OK. It's really nice vinyl to work with - I'm wondering if I should rice it up so me more and wrap the bonnet so I don't have to look at all the annoying stone chips.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on November 05, 2011, 10:30:37 PM
That looks good, nice little touch :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on November 06, 2011, 09:59:31 PM
Washed it today and cut & polished some scratches out on the roof. Also went to by some spark plugs, repco had 3(even the guy there was laughing) and supercheap didn't have any, but could order me some... for $25 a plug! :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 07, 2011, 04:01:49 PM
Quote from: Filx on November 05, 2011, 09:50:56 PM
Had been missing the little bumper covers on the Lupo for a while so Simon at Giltraps ordered me some up. I couldn't be bothered with the expense and hassle of painting such a small part so had been casting around for what to do. Got hold of Ranton who kindly sent me some of that funky 3M vinyl and voila...........

From this..........
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2Fth_05_11_2011006.jpg&hash=864c6fc6ccc8bfab1b9f1f614b2b8b7d0137aa18) (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/?action=view&current=05_11_2011006.jpg)

To this
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2Fth_05_11_2011005.jpg&hash=878447bb1af9f4a2908ffa302fc69919c6a6267b) (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/?action=view&current=05_11_2011005.jpg)(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2Fth_05_11_2011007.jpg&hash=600d6a09ef372a8cc5df6a833f30e084a415a4d7) (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/?action=view&current=05_11_2011007.jpg)

And installed (excuse the dirty car)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2Fth_05_11_2011008.jpg&hash=23a64095bf648ea705baacdc44d711b3c026230c) (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/?action=view&current=05_11_2011008.jpg)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2Fth_05_11_2011009.jpg&hash=936af60e1f2be433817d82e95e65069f9392e74a) (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/?action=view&current=05_11_2011009.jpg)

A little more gloss finish would have been better but I think they look OK. It's really nice vinyl to work with - I'm wondering if I should rice it up so me more and wrap the bonnet so I don't have to look at all the annoying stone chips.  :laugh:

There is a Glossier Vynyl but its Twice the Price and i didnt have any at the time...

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on November 07, 2011, 06:49:43 PM
Dropped the Jetta off at Takapuna panel beaters to get some rust around the windshield sorted.

Work your magic Arno!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on November 07, 2011, 09:14:49 PM
Screen out, Rust gone, New plates welded in, paint tomorrow and then window in first thing wednesday......
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on November 08, 2011, 06:51:29 AM
Arno, I need to come and see you about some work. Can you PM me your details please mate.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on November 08, 2011, 06:05:50 PM
I think that there is a bee highway over where I park, washed all the little yellow waxy circles of bee poo off it, must have been 40 or 50
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on November 08, 2011, 08:13:21 PM
Did some Led retro-fitting today
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi268.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fjj35%2FGOLFBAGMK3%2FP1000518.jpg&hash=5befb571806cb698a35119b152fb55697ecb6309)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi268.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fjj35%2FGOLFBAGMK3%2FP1000519.jpg&hash=229b5c2c2ca863dc0916a3dd5e3ed0cee6fd85cb)
Going to book my bug in for a two tone for next week Fingers crossed
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on November 08, 2011, 08:53:28 PM
Oh cool! Was looking forward to see that done.  :)
Did you just use a flexible led strip?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on November 08, 2011, 09:05:05 PM
Quote from: M M on November 08, 2011, 08:53:28 PM
Oh cool! Was looking forward to see that done.  :)
Did you just use a flexible led strip?

Yup thats the one! ..a set of two and some hot glue gun action...and presto.....just front indicators and licence plate light that isnt Led yet....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on November 08, 2011, 09:10:05 PM
Quote from: DubMan on November 08, 2011, 08:13:21 PM
Going to book my bug in for a two tone for next week Fingers crossed

8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on November 08, 2011, 09:12:25 PM
Hopefully show up at the Jamboree a lil diffrent
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on November 09, 2011, 05:57:29 PM
Picked up the Jetta from Arno and the guys at Takapuna Panel beaters.

They did an awesome job with the car.

I highly recommend them!


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on November 10, 2011, 06:06:46 PM
Gave it a wash and snapped this photo which I though was kinda cool:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fuploadvers.jpg&hash=af2fb900b09eaf20a07fb4862322d7d476c87ef8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on November 10, 2011, 06:20:23 PM
Stood in some f*$king chewing gum and then traipsed in though my car. Dammit.

Dropped the R32 bumper off to Arno yesterday, looking forward to the finished result!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on November 10, 2011, 07:32:53 PM
Quote from: The Truth on November 10, 2011, 06:20:23 PM
Stood in some f*$king chewing gum and then traipsed in though my car. Dammit.

Dropped the R32 bumper off to Arno yesterday, looking forward to the finished result!

I should be able to get this bumper ready for paint tomorrow so fingers crossed you can get it Monday arvo or Tuesday ... ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on November 11, 2011, 09:04:40 AM
Awesome sauce! Thats pretty bloody quick! Cheers  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on November 11, 2011, 04:58:48 PM
Had a resonator put in so now i dont get headaches everytime i drive!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on November 12, 2011, 06:33:14 PM
Put the mk2 on a trailer, taking it up to Auckland so I can finish it
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on November 12, 2011, 06:58:06 PM
Had the heater core blow up, lovely to sit at the side of the road with steam pouring out
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on November 12, 2011, 07:53:21 PM
Quote from: HaNs on November 12, 2011, 06:33:14 PM
Put the mk2 on a trailer, taking it up to Auckland so I can finish it
awesome news  8) 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on November 12, 2011, 09:51:41 PM
Can I haz Skoda parts on my Golf plz?  :laugh:

Ex Clubley 312mm Skoda vRS calipers fitted to the Mk4. New disks and pads thanks to vert and ECS.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2FMk4%25203%2520door%2F12_11_2011003.jpg&hash=f57712a9658c21907ffe24fb0177560fbaba0709)

And a pic of them hiding behind some dirty wheels  :)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2FMk4%25203%2520door%2F12_11_2011007.jpg&hash=e563cc181fa2a35cbf562c0ea7f8defd9b235743)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on November 12, 2011, 10:07:26 PM
And a lot of brake fluid on my floor!  ::) ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on November 12, 2011, 11:24:56 PM
Nice to see them put to good use :-)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTi101 on November 13, 2011, 07:52:21 PM
A bit late on this, have been having fun again driving the golf!

Thanks to Vert, have had the map on the Golf changed to a Viper Map and what a difference it has made! It is so much smoother, no rough idle or misfiring. Plenty of power, all of the time. Its like a completely different vehicle. Turns out my current map had loads of boost but no fueling changes to match the boost levels  :o :o needless to say, it was a tad sick and a bit of a dog to drive at times! A little dangerous if it wasnt for Vert picking it up!

If you own a 1.8T and have not had a map done then I strongly reccommend giving Vert a call and look at having one done because it is certainly a top class product that is strong and reliable.

Now i can finally get on to finishing all the other bits and pieces!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on November 14, 2011, 07:30:37 AM
nice one Filx, looks huge behind the wheels :D

GTi747 good 2 hear John got it sorted for you. A bit scary 2 hear the fueling wasn't done 2 match the boost. Which map did u have prior to the viper map?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 14, 2011, 07:35:08 AM
Applied Lamin-x to my taillights on the passat the other day.. completely fudged up the real curved parts got pissed off peeled them off and threw it away!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on November 14, 2011, 09:05:03 PM
Got the aan ready to bolt into the 90, will get it in tomorrow after work
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on November 17, 2011, 02:27:42 PM
cleaned the throttle body, new experience for me, took around 90 minutes to get it out and once cleaned about 10 minutes to put it back!

car idling much better and not stalling, quite surprising what difference taking out not a lot of gunk makes!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on November 17, 2011, 02:47:22 PM
Quote from: the phantom on November 17, 2011, 02:27:42 PM
cleaned the throttle body, new experience for me, took around 90 minutes to get it out and once cleaned about 10 minutes to put it back!

car idling much better and not stalling, quite surprising what difference taking out not a lot of gunk makes!

did u clean the snsor behind the TB that sits in the intake manifold as well? Found that gets quiet gunky 2 and a few squirts of MAF cleaner on that while the TB was out did wonders
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on November 17, 2011, 02:49:29 PM
Quote from: Fizz on November 14, 2011, 07:30:37 AM
nice one Filx, looks huge behind the wheels :D

Yeah those 16s just clear the calipers. New wheels on soon though  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on November 17, 2011, 03:21:12 PM
Quote from: Fizz on November 17, 2011, 02:47:22 PM
did u clean the snsor behind the TB that sits in the intake manifold as well? Found that gets quiet gunky 2 and a few squirts of MAF cleaner on that while the TB was out did wonders

nope, my ancient can of carb cleaner (don't know how long it had sat in the garage) had run out of propellant, so it was a rag, toothbrush and cotton bud job!

now that I've done it, it'll be a lot quicker next time and I'll watch out for that sensor
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 17, 2011, 04:28:30 PM
Upgraded Radio to the Touch Screen RCD510

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2FMKVPassat%2FInterior%2F6dca6ec8.jpg&hash=847d045c1047ffae0c4f50482c517e087815182b)

and picked up my new BBS RC Centrecaps....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on November 17, 2011, 06:03:41 PM
Tyres arrived from Holland yesterday arvo so I went to Precision Wheels to put them on today. Toyo T1R in 195/40/16. Room to come down 10-20mm or so in the front and may need a small spacer to sit just right in the front. Click photos to enlarge.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi725.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww260%2FTbagnz%2FDSC01028.jpg&hash=e9cefba820a56dc1336971d0c2530790cd1a95db)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi725.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww260%2FTbagnz%2FDSC01026.jpg&hash=131db8d104670078cf75fd1fab9f45d1237e4326)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on November 17, 2011, 06:07:09 PM
Delicious.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: maxmax on November 17, 2011, 07:12:56 PM
Marvellous.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on November 17, 2011, 07:14:40 PM
Fantastic
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on November 17, 2011, 09:25:20 PM
Do we have a Vask Hall of Fame? ......becuase i think Veedub's ride made it so far!!!  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on November 17, 2011, 09:37:00 PM
Haha cheers Arno, it was all your outstanding work that got it there! More to come yet, watch this space  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on November 17, 2011, 09:40:15 PM
Flew through a WOF for a change, and the catalytic converter started rattling, too bad now i have to decat it. 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on November 17, 2011, 10:00:24 PM
Quote from: DubMan on November 17, 2011, 09:25:20 PM
Do we have a Vask Hall of Fame? ......becuase i think Veedub's ride made it so far!!!  8)

X2, that car is absolutely stunning.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on November 18, 2011, 12:08:13 AM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2FIMG_1718.jpg&hash=3cfada0a76183481d65d7b57c41a610427653e0e)

And started back on this

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on November 18, 2011, 12:19:20 AM
Looking good T! Do they have more tyres?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on November 18, 2011, 08:13:28 AM
Yeah bro they're on ebay.co.uk. Only 85 quid each but end up costing around $350 each landed.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on November 20, 2011, 01:35:54 PM
Slammenwagen

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi725.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww260%2FTbagnz%2FDSC01038-1.jpg&hash=d9ce4d1a0e2552773f4397237cf3d08ae29a9fcf)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on November 20, 2011, 01:37:47 PM
There's something very wrong with that picture
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 20, 2011, 01:57:44 PM
Yes the wheel has a nut missing
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on November 20, 2011, 04:56:59 PM
Hang on to the good rear light for mr boi!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on November 20, 2011, 06:13:36 PM
Oh yep sweet lucky you reminded me  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on November 20, 2011, 09:41:28 PM
Why go low ..................when you can go UPsideDOWN  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on November 20, 2011, 10:05:56 PM
I got these 17"s off Kevz on the 3 door - now just in need of some lows  >:D
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2FMk4%25203%2520door%2F12_11_2011023.jpg&hash=fb372db9c20df7629727c8246d462f1aba31fac6)

My father and I also dragged this out of the shed for the first time in quite a few years. Failed to get it started and then pushed it back in it's hole  :(
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2FOther%2F12_11_2011014.jpg&hash=2cb22d55bf6af1e98f7c8f2e49bc88afe505ad28)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: maxmax on November 21, 2011, 10:19:50 AM
I got my first ever first visit wof after years of failing with E30s. Also repainted my wing mirrors and fixed the fuel sender to read right. It's the little things.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on November 21, 2011, 11:55:30 AM
Quote from: Filx on November 20, 2011, 10:05:56 PM


My father and I also dragged this out of the shed for the first time in quite a few years. Failed to get it started and then pushed it back in it's hole  :(
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2FOther%2F12_11_2011014.jpg&hash=2cb22d55bf6af1e98f7c8f2e49bc88afe505ad28)

nice, real or glass?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on November 21, 2011, 05:47:40 PM
^ Glass. Built at home by my dad and I back in the early 90s. 2L, fuel injection, short shifter, adjustable front beam, etc, etc.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTi101 on November 22, 2011, 09:04:33 AM
Had Vert raise my FMIC to now sit nicely behind the front grill to allow the bottom lip to be fitted

must say, very nice work indeed!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on November 22, 2011, 09:47:01 AM
before and after pics?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on November 22, 2011, 07:01:51 PM
APR stage 1 map on the mk4. Now I'm definitely convinced that the cox map it had on it was pretty decent. Sounds like there is more boost though ... might have to do some more testing :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on November 23, 2011, 03:44:43 PM
gave it the once over with Meguiar's Clean & Wax, the photos do flatter it a little

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FVNbiK.jpg&hash=36d3db22e2e97aa340747b0445a5f527c74a05dc)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCZSJK.jpg&hash=f9c848e39b27fb6dcfbf884579cc0a42a493befb)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FEAblz.jpg&hash=f43c2a1d208ca2dac85c62e65564d015eb4906c8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Vag_Hag on November 23, 2011, 10:44:39 PM
The TDI finally performs as it should. Took it in to the mechanical, after thorough check of actuator, solenoids, maf and removal of turbo , it appears I have sticky turbo vanes.

Feels like night and day....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 24, 2011, 09:10:12 AM
While trying to do something constructive during a bout of insomnia I attacked my Wing mirrors with some Lamin-X Gunsmoke (had left overs)
before

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2FMKVPassat%2F1862380f.jpg&hash=595eb96ff7ebb58c28a281e245b8621de5ff3f4d)

after

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on November 24, 2011, 02:06:11 PM
Polished up the exhaust tip. I didn't actually use polish, just wet sanded up to 1500, but I think it came out really nice.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Kevz on November 24, 2011, 04:07:41 PM
Quote from: Filx on November 20, 2011, 10:05:56 PM
I got these 17"s off Kevz on the 3 door - now just in need of some lows  >:D
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My father and I also dragged this out of the shed for the first time in quite a few years. Failed to get it started and then pushed it back in it's hole  :(
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Looks hardcore without the center covers  :D

i love those 356's, any more pics?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on November 24, 2011, 06:38:35 PM
Ordered a rear wiper delete plug and fully paid for my p plate. Waiting by the mailbox...... :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on November 25, 2011, 06:46:01 PM
stripped the jetta for panel and paint.been going hard in the weekends i'll take some pics tomorrow.
thinking metallic gunmetal as i have paint that lupi was gonna use on his 59 chev coupe till i talked him into going cream.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on November 25, 2011, 09:38:22 PM
thats the color im going for with my golf spies hecker metal grey. nice color
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on November 25, 2011, 09:51:47 PM
Lets see some photos Choppy!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on November 26, 2011, 04:49:00 PM
raised the mk3 today, due to green sticker :(

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on November 26, 2011, 07:28:46 PM
sold the jetta......................i think, it all happened so fast, ballin doesnt waste time
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 26, 2011, 07:45:22 PM
Quote from: gtimanik on November 26, 2011, 07:28:46 PM
sold the jetta......................i think, it all happened so fast, ballin doesnt waste time

Ssshh money transferred  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on November 26, 2011, 10:37:11 PM
washed the olde girl...waxed and charged battery as replacement gen well isnt charging anymore......waiting for alternator replacement!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GLIDN on November 26, 2011, 10:43:39 PM
Rebuilt a mk4 radio cage, glovebox, new radio, new wing mirror switch.

Fix a v5 bora. That's about all for today.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on November 27, 2011, 05:36:22 PM
Tried on some new shoes

Flix's 16x9 Targa's
About 10cm poke on the front, pretty sweet fitment. Clears the shock by about 10mm too
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The rear has a 10mm spacer, and pokes about 10mm too. You could maybe get away without the spacer but it would be seriously close to the shock, the rear beam, and the fuel tank
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Tonka's Momo R3's - 17x8
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Someones gotta rock those Targa's perfect perfect fitment for the Mk3, even hub centric!
Brook forgot the widened steelies on your Mk3, grab these!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on November 27, 2011, 07:19:13 PM
Epic! Thats a lot of poke there ;)

Doug, you gotta get those Momo's on!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on November 27, 2011, 09:59:23 PM
Quote from: coons on November 27, 2011, 05:36:22 PM
Tried on some new shoes

Flix's 16x9 Targa's
About 10cm poke on the front, pretty sweet fitment. Clears the shock by about 10mm too
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi4.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy145%2Fcoons88%2FIMG_8841.jpg&hash=890912d21fc2bb11d71a792cb2a858f557eb3472)

Fap worthy! Fronts = perfect, rears maybe a slightly wider spacer. Thanks for the free plug Coons!  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on November 27, 2011, 10:19:01 PM
Those look awesome!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on November 28, 2011, 04:00:29 PM
i'm feeling those momo alot!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on November 28, 2011, 04:01:18 PM
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Now I need two more audi hubcaps :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on November 29, 2011, 10:08:34 AM
Quote from: coons on November 27, 2011, 05:36:22 PM
Tried on some new shoes

Flix's 16x9 Targa's
About 10cm poke on the front, pretty sweet fitment. Clears the shock by about 10mm too
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi4.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy145%2Fcoons88%2FIMG_8837.jpg&hash=918d7131cbf188ffc50ce7c818055c49312bfff8)


The rear has a 10mm spacer, and pokes about 10mm too. You could maybe get away without the spacer but it would be seriously close to the shock, the rear beam, and the fuel tank
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(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi4.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy145%2Fcoons88%2FIMG_8848.jpg&hash=fd39c6dcfd0fb2a1851c0188890301cf1d7b8faf)

Tonka's Momo R3's - 17x8
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These pics say it all, those Targa's look tough and perfect on a mk3, direct bolt-on fitment too!  8)  loving those Momo splits too, get em on Tonka.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on November 30, 2011, 10:51:23 AM
^^^
They both look great, the Momo's and the Targa's. Can't decide!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on November 30, 2011, 12:19:17 PM
those momo's RULE!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tonka on November 30, 2011, 01:56:59 PM
Quote from: coons on November 27, 2011, 05:36:22 PM
Tonka's Momo R3's - 17x8
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....... faaaaark
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on November 30, 2011, 03:13:17 PM
Picked the bumper up from our resident panel wizard Arno, love your work bro!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on November 30, 2011, 03:28:33 PM
So much crisper than the reproduction ones!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on November 30, 2011, 03:34:19 PM
Agreed, and this ended up being about the same price as one!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on November 30, 2011, 03:38:41 PM
Good work! I'm yet to see an aftermarket bumper that looks as good as a genuine one.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on November 30, 2011, 06:22:01 PM
Looks good! Jealous as.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on November 30, 2011, 08:21:17 PM
Quote from: coons on November 27, 2011, 05:36:22 PM
Tried on some new shoes
What have you used to recondition your plastic trim? They look great! Mine have beadly faded :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on November 30, 2011, 09:17:35 PM
With help from Alex at Precision wheels we got the last coil over in this afternoon.

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Not super low or anything yet as I still need to get my steelies sorted and then will fiddle with the ride height some more.
I also picked up a badge less FX grill off Ash so the jetta will have a single headlight golf front soon.

Progress!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on November 30, 2011, 09:18:56 PM
Nice as bro! Widened steelies?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on November 30, 2011, 09:33:34 PM
Yup, 15" Toyota ones. I would have loved G60 winter wheels but I got these cheap  ;D

Hopefully get them sorted soon. Zach is getting some 195/45/15 Toyo T1r's in for me and they should be here by the end of December.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on November 30, 2011, 09:58:24 PM
Quote from: nacnud on November 30, 2011, 09:33:34 PM
Yup, 15" Toyota ones. I would have loved G60 winter wheels but I got these cheap  ;D

Hopefully get them sorted soon. Zach is getting some 195/45/15 Toyo T1r's in for me and they should be here by the end of December.

Sounds TASTY!.....wohoo
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on November 30, 2011, 10:00:03 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on November 30, 2011, 12:19:17 PM
those momo's RULE!

I know right! Imagine them all done up on low and wide Mk3, sweeet  8)
Tonka needs to get his crap sorted and get them on!

Quote from: Dreier on November 30, 2011, 08:21:17 PM
What have you used to recondition your plastic trim? They look great! Mine have beadly faded :(

I took to them with a heat gun. Heat them up and permanently turns them black again. Otherwise you use trim blackener - silicon essentially


Duncun the Jetta is looking good
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on November 30, 2011, 11:08:35 PM
Nice Duncan!

If you want arch trims for the mean time I can't remember if I mentioned to you or not, but I have a set that should match your current door trims that you can have if you like.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on December 01, 2011, 03:30:14 PM
duncan you need your head read you have a rallye front ,why would you swap it out for a base spec golf one?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on December 01, 2011, 03:52:17 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on December 01, 2011, 03:30:14 PM
duncan you need your head read you have a rallye front ,why would you swap it out for a base spec golf one?

I think it's kind of the same as having winter wheels - the rallye lights get stone chips and you're in for a big bill!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on December 01, 2011, 04:18:54 PM
Quote from: deedub on December 01, 2011, 03:52:17 PM
I think it's kind of the same as having winter wheels - the rallye lights get stone chips and you're in for a big bill!

Lamin-x the headlights and u'll b sorted against stone chips
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on December 01, 2011, 04:37:46 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on December 01, 2011, 03:30:14 PM
duncan you need your head read you have a rallye front ,why would you swap it out for a base spec golf one?

Ha, yeah I know. I need to get the drivers side one re-sealed so I will run the golf one for a bit while they are getting cleaned up. I've always like the single head light front but I will still keep the rallye front.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on December 02, 2011, 05:11:06 PM
Put on the Golf front while the Vento gear goes off for paint. I quite like it


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 02, 2011, 05:58:31 PM
Fitted my new INA "fast road" dogbone mount a couple of weeks ago.
I've had a set of engine mounts sitting in the garage for over a year.
Didn't like it - nowhere near stiff enough and the downpipe started knocking.
Back to the standard Ranton modified one and all is well again.
Based on that I'm wondering if the other two are really any different to stock and whether to bother installing them or not.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 02, 2011, 07:38:39 PM
Quote from: coons on December 02, 2011, 05:11:06 PM
Put on the Golf front while the Vento gear goes off for paint. I quite like it


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I think it looks better like this.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on December 02, 2011, 09:43:55 PM
x2...from me too....love the golf front with those wheels......and this comming from a Vento-ed Golf ex owner lol....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on December 02, 2011, 11:03:37 PM
x3
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on December 02, 2011, 11:38:04 PM
me too, i know people love the vento front and all but this looks way better on your black car with those wheels...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on December 03, 2011, 03:34:30 PM
Started sanding it down, spent 10mins doing it and decided damn this :P, loaded it onto the trailer ready to be dropped off at the blasters on Monday
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on December 03, 2011, 03:48:45 PM
Inlaws arrived back from London today with a mint set of 16v upholstery for the mk2.  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: maxmax on December 04, 2011, 04:09:08 PM
Quote from: KARTS on December 03, 2011, 03:48:45 PM
Inlaws arrived back from London today with a mint set of 16v upholstery for the mk2.  8)

I'm jealous!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on December 04, 2011, 05:29:03 PM
Yep, pretty stoked.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on December 04, 2011, 07:32:45 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on December 02, 2011, 11:38:04 PM
me too, i know people love the vento front and all but this looks way better on your black car with those wheels...

agreed
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Angle on December 04, 2011, 08:19:13 PM
I stared at a bunch of the old girls parts for a bit, then moved on.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on December 04, 2011, 08:51:02 PM
Replaced the dam'd generator with an alternator.....yay.......charging system works
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on December 05, 2011, 07:16:01 AM
Finally replaced rear wheel bearings after putting them off. When I was first going to do them I found the rumble (on the motorway) from the left rear quarter, was actually a couple of screws in the tyre. But Saturday morning sounded different, all sorted......sounds much better.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on December 05, 2011, 10:32:11 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on December 02, 2011, 05:58:31 PM
Fitted my new INA "fast road" dogbone mount a couple of weeks ago.
I've had a set of engine mounts sitting in the garage for over a year.
Didn't like it - nowhere near stiff enough and the downpipe started knocking.
Back to the standard Ranton modified one and all is well again.
Based on that I'm wondering if the other two are really any different to stock and whether to bother installing them or not.

I've got the full INA Street mounts on the golf. I like it. Was really stiff initially and u'd feel a bit of road vibration but nothing intrusive I actually liked it like that but as it settled vibrations disappeared. Haven't had downpipe knock since. Might be time to do the Engine Mounts if you haven't already as my stock ones were completely knackered when we pulled it out.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on December 05, 2011, 11:07:00 AM
Put another 500kms on the clock in a nice drive to the Bay of Islands and back, and whilst enjoying the afternoon sun over the weekend I took those pesky 'GOLF GTI' badges off the hatch.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on December 05, 2011, 01:12:14 PM
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Mmmm new Remus exhaust! Sounds so much better, gives it some balls... >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on December 05, 2011, 06:35:43 PM
Oh nice Ash! We should swap cars for the burger run this weekend  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on December 05, 2011, 08:44:41 PM
nice Ash, although I thought u had a remus fitted already? The Remus tips look so much better on the mk3's than they do on the mk4's
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on December 05, 2011, 09:36:50 PM
Quote from: coons on December 05, 2011, 06:35:43 PM
Oh nice Ash! We should swap cars for the burger run this weekend  ;)

keen ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on December 05, 2011, 10:51:30 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on December 05, 2011, 01:12:14 PM
Mmmm new Remus exhaust! Sounds so much better, gives it some balls... >:D

Looks nice 8)

I drove noj's VR6 to Palmerston North for him today... couldn't go crazy as it's just had a full rebuild, but the 12V VR6 sounds soooooooo good!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on December 05, 2011, 11:26:43 PM
full rebuild?? :o 8) Wow, would it not have been cheaper to put a new engine? Did he get anything done to it? Don't get me wrong, i'd love to do that to the mk2 and would love to get some info on cost and details :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on December 05, 2011, 11:38:46 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on December 05, 2011, 11:26:43 PM
full rebuild?? :o 8) Wow, would it not have been cheaper to put a new engine? Did he get anything done to it? Don't get me wrong, i'd love to do that to the mk2 and would love to get some info on cost and details :)

I'm sure he'll pipe up at some stage with what he had done - it was pretty comprehensive from what he told me.

All I know is that it's quiet at idle, very smooth and powerful low down 8)

I'm getting my donor engine done soon - how far I go depends on it's condition once opened up.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on December 05, 2011, 11:40:52 PM
do you know who did the work Cam?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: robh on December 06, 2011, 02:44:19 PM
Just chucked some 17" Audi mags on the T4 van and they look great, chunky 5 spoke design off a TT I think.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 06, 2011, 02:50:43 PM
Bought some mk3 golf steelies for it >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on December 06, 2011, 03:47:21 PM
Left the car in Auckland over the weekend. Came back late sunday afternoon after all the rain. Opened the boot. SPLOOOOSH! a good 50ml of water splashes to the driveway....Investigated...Boot lock seal kaputt!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on December 06, 2011, 10:06:27 PM
Need some -60mm springs to get this done. PM if you have anything!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on December 06, 2011, 10:07:18 PM
A white cabby - nice!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on December 06, 2011, 10:09:07 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on December 05, 2011, 11:40:52 PM
do you know who did the work Cam?

Autoworx in Palmerston North
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on December 06, 2011, 10:10:38 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on December 06, 2011, 10:06:27 PM
Need some -60mm springs to get this done. PM if you have anything!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi725.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww260%2FTbagnz%2FDSC01072.jpg&hash=2544d29551b64b150df60cc95091886ff6d8cafb)

Slap a vento front on it and smak it on the ground!!!!
.....looks good...wheels work!
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Post by: nacnud on December 06, 2011, 10:14:15 PM
Awesome!
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Post by: M M on December 07, 2011, 09:53:50 AM
Quote from: nacnud on December 06, 2011, 10:14:15 PM
Awesome!
X2
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Post by: Poonmobile on December 07, 2011, 10:36:55 AM
Someone has to do a cabby! You just need to convince her now!! ;)
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Post by: VeeDub on December 07, 2011, 10:52:03 AM
No convincing, told her she can use the wheels otherwise they'll just sit in my garage. Need springs & front lip if anyone can help!
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Post by: M M on December 09, 2011, 04:01:44 PM
Polished up some sunroof bits:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fpolishedwinddeflector.jpg&hash=ae691b819b8aa46af709dd3535866340e7b84ed7)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fpolishedsun1.jpg&hash=edcc37704b57eba93ded167e70dd2dfc58666bb5)

It's not perfect, but better than what was there before.
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Post by: Filx on December 09, 2011, 04:22:27 PM
Quote from: VeeDub on December 07, 2011, 10:52:03 AM
.........Need springs.........

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.co.nz%2Furl%3Fsource%3Dimglanding%26amp%3Bct%3Dimg%26amp%3Bq%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.constructionbusinessowner.com%2Fimages%2Fstories%2Fgrinder.jpg%26amp%3Bsa%3DX%26amp%3Bei%3Dtn7hTv-hL4-XmQX-5sGCBQ%26amp%3Bved%3D0CAsQ8wc%26amp%3Busg%3DAFQjCNE0CVR6iCjgknBag12X7CrNff3RWQ&hash=3fdec38afcf783cf02210f9de801a22c7e169da3)
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Post by: HaNs on December 09, 2011, 04:44:17 PM
Works well ^

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash2%2F162599_1528086481850_1225321538_31312326_8227533_n.jpg&hash=1880d70f98d0db0d834abfbb53ccc2f481a4a227)
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Post by: maxmax on December 09, 2011, 07:51:12 PM
Well I am on my 3rd rear view mirror in 6 months. They keep going floppy.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on December 10, 2011, 07:21:26 PM
Went over the 200,000km mark and still going strong  :)
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Post by: Poonmobile on December 10, 2011, 09:06:19 PM
^ cool, i'm about 6000kms on my VR away :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on December 10, 2011, 09:17:11 PM
I hit 111,111 km a few days after 11.11.2011  ;D
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Post by: Poonmobile on December 10, 2011, 09:18:00 PM
ahhhh still a baby! :-*
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Post by: choppy16v on December 10, 2011, 10:04:07 PM
Quote from: Number21 on December 10, 2011, 09:17:11 PM
I hit 111,111 km a few days after 11.11.2011  ;D
spooky
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on December 11, 2011, 12:10:55 PM
Rear wiper delete...
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd392%2FBrettGTIDUB%2FIMG_20111211_110648.jpg&hash=9e5f450d0e822d9acc86b9eeeb1e2d1e7016849d)
How it looks on the inside
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd392%2FBrettGTIDUB%2FIMG_20111211_114158.jpg&hash=ed7dbd025fad39729f4257f5a05617feddd220eb)
Finished product
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd392%2FBrettGTIDUB%2FIMG_20111211_115607.jpg&hash=f9e7a9ba645e85702c3b311bdf2e7f7a90a93d8e)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on December 11, 2011, 04:52:12 PM
Just ticked over to 160,000kms in my GTi
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Post by: HaNs on December 11, 2011, 05:44:17 PM
Changed to low dust Akebono brake pads, front OEM pads where toasted from the track
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Post by: Poonmobile on December 11, 2011, 06:09:12 PM
Looks good Brett!

Raised mine so I can get my cert  :P
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Post by: rambo_005 on December 11, 2011, 10:38:22 PM
Gutted the interior of my Mk3 donor car yesterday, dumped it all in a skip today 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on December 12, 2011, 03:48:04 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on December 11, 2011, 10:38:22 PM
Gutted the interior of my Mk3 donor car yesterday, dumped it all in a skip today 8)
Where's this skip? I need some parts for my interior!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on December 12, 2011, 05:51:21 PM
Quote from: Dreier on December 12, 2011, 03:48:04 PM
Where's this skip? I need some parts for my interior!  ;D

I kept all the trims etc, but ditched the carpets, sound deadening, roof lining - contemplating dumping the back seat also.

PM if you need any bits in particular, I have plenty of Mk3 bits - this is the second one I've wrecked.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on December 13, 2011, 08:10:21 AM
Cam, How's the project car going? making much progress? ;D
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Post by: rambo_005 on December 13, 2011, 08:36:43 AM
Little bits here and there, got some leave coming up and hope to make some jumps then ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on December 13, 2011, 08:39:35 AM
Quote from: rambo_005 on December 13, 2011, 08:36:43 AM
Little bits here and there, got some leave coming up and hope to make some jumps then ;)

how come u haven't been posting updates? Keeping it all hush hush huh? Sam is making u look bad Pull Finger!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on December 14, 2011, 07:59:04 PM
Quote from: Fizz on December 13, 2011, 08:39:35 AM
how come u haven't been posting updates? Keeping it all hush hush huh? Sam is making u look bad Pull Finger!  ;D

;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on December 14, 2011, 10:12:04 PM
Quote from: Fizz on December 13, 2011, 08:39:35 AM
how come u haven't been posting updates? Keeping it all hush hush huh? Sam is making u look bad Pull Finger!  ;D

Lack of time and/or motivation combined with full time employment and very few weekends at home all stack up against it ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on December 14, 2011, 10:41:33 PM
I'm down your ways in February, I'll endeavour to swing by and give you some motivation. Or hassle you atleast  ;)
Would be cool if my car was done so I could bring it down, but I doubt it
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 17, 2011, 02:02:57 PM
Decided that I'm doing to tidy up my engine bay so started polishings few things. Began on the visible bit of the intake manifold, but stopped after a bit, and moved to the alternator.
Only did it up to 150 grit, then it started raining and I went inside :P
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fpolishupload.jpg&hash=baf5bde96e7aaa8434bbf204841354f13af5e624)

Also put the color coded center caps on the wheels.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fcolorcaps.jpg&hash=ab3b06236264f36de3b60bfa95a4d1756988120f)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fcolorcapsfarupload.jpg&hash=05838ffacb73d84bb685c2437a3a5b2f610d8796)

And snapped this cool photo:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fgarage1upload.jpg&hash=d39a869496b5c4b45ecb26ccebcb0972b99389d9)
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Post by: choppy16v on December 17, 2011, 06:14:10 PM
good man M M that car gets a lot of love :angel:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 17, 2011, 07:52:11 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on December 17, 2011, 06:14:10 PM
good man M M that car gets a lot of love :angel:

Thanks. I try hard to take good care of it, it's a good car. :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on December 18, 2011, 10:28:33 PM
I discovered this today... thanks to my Brother's stupid beagle that visited yesterday.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/391110_10151056828560527_524990526_22221057_1088391520_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/387753_10151056828255527_524990526_22221052_1735781383_n.jpg)

Luckily it's only the clear coat, but scratches are scratches... so gutted :-\
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Post by: coons on December 19, 2011, 12:22:31 AM
Is the dog still alive?
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Post by: spooln on December 19, 2011, 07:12:31 AM
 >:( >:( >:(. No need for Dan Carter, you should be able to land the kicks on your brother yourself. Also took maddie for a good drive. Always amazed how smooth it is compared to my old abarth, but don't tell the fiat guys...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 19, 2011, 10:09:03 AM
Quote from: spooln on December 19, 2011, 07:12:31 AM
>:( >:( >:(. No need for Dan Carter, you should be able to land the kicks on your brother yourself. Also took maddie for a good drive. Always amazed how smooth it is compared to my old abarth, but don't tell the fiat guys...

;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on December 19, 2011, 10:22:56 AM
pried a dead bird out of the front grille of the golf  :o
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Post by: VolksAdam on December 19, 2011, 08:49:17 PM
gave the Golf a ruddy good polish
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Post by: Brett on December 19, 2011, 08:54:09 PM
Found out my rear spring seats are wrecked >:( Luckily the coilovers are already at the lowest point on the back  >:D
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Post by: Andy_007 on December 20, 2011, 06:38:10 PM
Just put a pair of Bridgestone Potenza RE002 Adrenalin on the front of the A6, On the short drive home they felt great, alot more grip than the firehawks that i had on before.
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Post by: DubMan on December 20, 2011, 11:08:15 PM
got a flash looking crank pulley for the beetle...
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Post by: Poonmobile on December 21, 2011, 04:31:06 PM
swapped some wheels over on my new ride ;)
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Post by: flying on December 21, 2011, 04:57:09 PM
Decat, and replaced everything from where the cat was back on the Vento - huge difference   ;D
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Post by: M M on December 21, 2011, 05:18:35 PM
Gave the top half of the drivers door a good cut and then polish, got rid of the scratches. Pity I forgot to take before and after pics, but it came out really good.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on December 21, 2011, 05:41:00 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on December 21, 2011, 04:31:06 PM
swapped some wheels over on my new ride ;)
Welcome to the 3dr MK4 club Ash  ;) :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Gav on December 21, 2011, 05:43:03 PM
Quote from: M M on December 17, 2011, 02:02:57 PM
Decided that I'm doing to tidy up my engine bay so started polishings few things. Began on the visible bit of the intake manifold, but stopped after a bit, and moved to the alternator.
Only did it up to 150 grit, then it started raining and I went inside :P
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fpolishupload.jpg&hash=baf5bde96e7aaa8434bbf204841354f13af5e624)

Also put the color coded center caps on the wheels.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fcolorcaps.jpg&hash=ab3b06236264f36de3b60bfa95a4d1756988120f)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fcolorcapsfarupload.jpg&hash=05838ffacb73d84bb685c2437a3a5b2f610d8796)

And snapped this cool photo:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fgarage1upload.jpg&hash=d39a869496b5c4b45ecb26ccebcb0972b99389d9)


Hey M M,

Where'd you get those wheels from? I think they are an awesome look for the Mk2's.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 21, 2011, 05:47:44 PM
Quote from: thousandreasons on December 21, 2011, 05:43:03 PM

Hey M M,

Where'd you get those wheels from? I think they are an awesome look for the Mk2's.

Found them on trademe. They come on mk3's so check wreckers aswell as they might have some.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on December 21, 2011, 08:29:21 PM
Swapped it for a Amarok for the night
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Post by: RevHappy on December 21, 2011, 08:44:40 PM
Steam cleaned engine bay and put it on trademe
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Post by: Poonmobile on December 23, 2011, 02:53:47 PM
Got my cert plate for the VR, so now completely legit!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on December 23, 2011, 06:22:15 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on December 23, 2011, 02:53:47 PM
Got my cert plate for the VR, so now completely legit!

Nice  8) Hope you got it mounted under the boot carpet and not in the door jamb like they like to do  :-X
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Post by: Poonmobile on December 23, 2011, 07:30:08 PM
^ Check!
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Post by: 80 Vert on December 23, 2011, 07:37:15 PM
Yeap Clint is good like that, actually respects your car and the effort gone into it.
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Post by: sifty on December 23, 2011, 09:32:47 PM
Stripped off the swage line decals, getting ready for some primer.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 24, 2011, 08:04:58 PM
Gave the engine bay a bit of a clean, then cleaned the whole car and tightened up the handbrake.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on December 24, 2011, 08:14:07 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on December 18, 2011, 10:28:33 PM
I discovered this today... thanks to my Brother's stupid beagle that visited yesterday.

Luckily it's only the clear coat, but scratches are scratches... so gutted :-\

Oh man... Reminds me of the week when my dog ate the side mouldings on my Commodore, then the next day chewed the bumper on my Mazda, then the next day ate the headlight washers on my Audi. Also chewed my bicycle seat and the controls on the lawnmower.  Apparently he was having anxiety attacks about me coming home and getting pissed at the stuff he'd chewed on....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on December 28, 2011, 10:15:44 AM
not today but 11pm lastnight.........deedub backing up my driveway with my new 9a engine !!!!!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on December 28, 2011, 10:27:51 AM
Nice, hopefully it doesn't sit in your golf as long as it did in his before getting fired up  :P
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Post by: RevHappy on December 28, 2011, 10:34:35 AM
haha yea i hope so
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ritmo on December 28, 2011, 10:36:34 AM
Quote from: spooln on December 19, 2011, 07:12:31 AM
>:( >:( >:(. No need for Dan Carter, you should be able to land the kicks on your brother yourself. Also took maddie for a good drive. Always amazed how smooth it is compared to my old abarth, but don't tell the fiat guys...

we see it all! :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 29, 2011, 02:36:28 PM
Installed new spark plugs and leads and gave it a wash.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on December 29, 2011, 10:13:29 PM
Flew through warrant with cert in Mk3, so i'm all good to go! they brought up the 'play' in rear wheel bearing again, and my tints got a good going over (sitting at 29% :-\ :-X) but he passed me...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on December 29, 2011, 11:44:28 PM
i thought you can have up to 35%?  ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on December 30, 2011, 01:44:19 AM
I'm not sure how the light system works but he put a device on either side of the glass and it gave a measurement of 29, I was assuming this was a percentage? But now that you say 35% I'm wondering what he was on about and whether he was just being a tool...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on December 30, 2011, 03:26:17 AM
35%+ is the legal limit for a passenger car, 29% is under the limit. Lower % = darker tint.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on December 30, 2011, 08:27:32 AM
Quote from: flying on December 30, 2011, 03:26:17 AM
35%+ is the legal limit for a passenger car, 29% is under the limit. Lower % = darker tint.

cool,I learnt something new today and it's only 8 30....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on December 30, 2011, 10:16:31 AM
Or if u have a gunlicence you can have 5% i believe

The guide lines are pretty strange on spme accounts

Technically some 4wd chassis can have darker tints than the same 2wd chassis

Two rav 4s at a vtnz both with same tint both same year but because one had a extra diff it was allowed darker tint
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on December 30, 2011, 12:03:39 PM
The percentage is how much light the tint lets through. Eg. 35% tint lets in 35% of the light, 50% tint lets in 50% of the light etc

Most glass has a 95% tint from factory so if you stick on 35% it makes it illegal - but meh  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on December 30, 2011, 12:10:07 PM
Coons is on the money for the explanation about tints.

I got my aircond servied at Giltrap this morning - and it's blowing really COLD air which smells really nice. :-)
Had a Golf TSi 118 as a curtesy car - quite nice and fast. Not sure if I like DSG that much - if you are sitting in traffic it's better to have conventional auto. When it gets going DSG is better...

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 30, 2011, 12:18:58 PM
Mine are 50/65/80% front to back. :-)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on January 01, 2012, 02:13:22 PM
Repainted the plastic trim black around the boot lock.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on January 03, 2012, 02:31:22 PM
removed some badges, took the dremel to the passenger side grill insert to allow more air into the intake pipe, gave it a clean and a wax. Much better.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 03, 2012, 04:43:15 PM
Bit of extra lowering thanks to 150kg of DIY supplies in the back.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7005%2F6611249267_43097bc245_b.jpg&hash=5279a2a908b18eb5a9901147226717be63ec8b94)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7159%2F6611248537_c96105d3f0_b.jpg&hash=8534a50cda18eae84c8f73a8f05ddea9f6354ea6)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 03, 2012, 06:18:42 PM
Gave the girls a clean after short road trip to the coromandel. Now for some good weather to cruise around in!
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi53.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg75%2FAshvw%2FPoonie%2Ffe47be05.jpg&hash=c195feec40dd12dadd13192a1cd0787ef6e86a4b)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on January 03, 2012, 09:22:48 PM
Sweet - is that the 24v 3dr Mk4?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on January 05, 2012, 03:48:18 PM
Nice collection of cars Ash. Good to see the 2 door Mk4 V6 went to a good home!

I got home from a 850km trip to Nelson and back, a bit of gravel road in there too. Car is now running so smoothly, it just needs a good clean and a wax. So much quieter with the exhaust rattle fixed.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on January 05, 2012, 05:17:40 PM
curbed the front left wheel slightly....Merde >:(
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Post by: GTI's on January 05, 2012, 08:26:13 PM
Thrashed the living s**t out of it!   >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: phil on January 05, 2012, 09:10:49 PM
Quote from: GTI's on January 05, 2012, 08:26:13 PM
Thrashed the living s**t out of it!   >:D

Yeah ! Saw you driving through 3 Lamps this morning :-) Lookin good dude.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on January 05, 2012, 09:28:05 PM
Nearly got taken out by a ret*rd in a nissan. Realised later i should have let him swipe me as it was the side with paint damage  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on January 05, 2012, 10:26:25 PM
Gave the old girl a much needed wash, polish and wax........
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on January 05, 2012, 11:27:44 PM

drove to Davy Parts to buy Longer Wheels nuts with Conical Seats only to find Davy Parts is closed till Janso  14th

doh!!

Wheels gonna have to wait even longer... ffs...

unless any one knows any where else to buy good length wheel nuts

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on January 06, 2012, 08:25:14 AM
Quote from: Green Machine on January 05, 2012, 09:28:05 PM
Nearly got taken out by a ret*rd in a nissan. Realised later i should have let him swipe me as it was the side with paint damage  >:D

I was always hoping that if I got hit in my Golf it would be the left rear quarter, as the clear coat was coming off.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 06, 2012, 08:33:18 AM
Quote from: Green Machine on January 05, 2012, 09:28:05 PM
Nearly got taken out by a ret*rd in a nissan. Realised later i should have let him swipe me as it was the side with paint damage  >:D

Yesterday I had 2 people run stop signs in front of me . . .
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on January 06, 2012, 05:33:08 PM
Sortaflush
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd392%2FBrettGTIDUB%2FIMG_20120106_171821.jpg&hash=1282c4d23546baf251a33dcf44e777183fd2b5e0)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 06, 2012, 06:52:59 PM
looks good Brett, whats are the specs now? and how much did you space it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on January 06, 2012, 07:29:21 PM
25mm rear, 15mm front. original offset is et35
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Post by: M M on January 06, 2012, 09:24:52 PM
^Looks nice.
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Post by: Pinkmaggit on January 06, 2012, 10:14:04 PM
Looks great, good fitment.
I went for a spirited drive to Wendys through the akatarawas and then back over the paekakariki hill. Fun.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on January 07, 2012, 06:27:41 PM
Cannon Ball

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Post by: KARTS on January 07, 2012, 06:36:29 PM
Dirty Sanchez.
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Post by: GTI's on January 07, 2012, 06:42:45 PM
Filthy!  >:D was this after the intersection dance @ 9am?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on January 07, 2012, 06:48:35 PM
Yep we were dirty Mexicans  8)

Hahahaha did you see us B? Or did you see it on FB?

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on January 07, 2012, 06:49:37 PM
everywhere mate haha!
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Post by: coons on January 07, 2012, 06:56:47 PM
Sneaky bugger!
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Post by: Poonmobile on January 08, 2012, 11:09:54 AM
Awesome, hen was that Sam?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on January 08, 2012, 11:50:01 AM
Yesterday. Awesome fun, will do it again for sure
Incorporated was a half track day at Hampton Downs too. Pity it was wet but still had a blast fanging it round there again
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 08, 2012, 02:16:32 PM
Damn, wish I knew about it! We should do a bit of a group one next year?

Also, I did this... Kind of VAG related...

http://vimeo.com/34716092
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on January 08, 2012, 03:08:51 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on January 08, 2012, 02:16:32 PM
Damn, wish I knew about it! We should do a bit of a group one next year?

Also, I did this... Kind of VAG related...

http://vimeo.com/34716092

Awesome i saw the creator talking about it about 6 months ago on youtube. just a question how much was it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 08, 2012, 04:17:39 PM
Dunno, my sister and gf got it for me for Xmas, they had to order it from Lego.com and get it shipped. I would guess @$180-$200??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on January 08, 2012, 04:24:21 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on January 08, 2012, 02:16:32 PM
Damn, wish I knew about it! We should do a bit of a group one next year?


Yea would be keen for sure


That Kombi is awesome! How long did it take you to build?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 08, 2012, 04:47:46 PM
around 7 hours :-\ :o ;D? Finished at 5.30am- Once i had a system for pieces it was easier and faster.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on January 08, 2012, 05:24:06 PM
Pretty cool bro!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: elliott2705 on January 08, 2012, 09:47:54 PM
Dropped gearbox on the mk3, took clutch off and put it back on, did the cambelt and spark plugs too. Overall 10 hours.


We had a 00515 cam sensor fault code before the cambelt change, which caused the engine to run in limp mode and wouldn't rev past 5000rpm. The distributor was out by one tooth which caused the whole thing and must have been like this for the last 60ks since the previous change. Shocking really. Runs really well now and is a totally transformed car! :)
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Post by: Tdi on January 08, 2012, 10:33:40 PM
Removed very noisey starter motor, took it apart to clean and regrease it and put it back on. Noise completely gone!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on January 09, 2012, 03:59:23 PM
Got de-catted @ Takapuna Mufflers. Short resonator installed. I like the sound of the car without the back exhaust - now as the back box is no longer required (loud enough now) - my Remus tip small sized box will be up for sale for good price. :-) Work was good - but bit dear at $300. That's cut pipes - reweld with Coby resonators 2.5", Downpipe 3" to 2.5" with plugging in the cat sensor back into custom made plug. I did however claim back my catalytic convertor as it's only 55000km old - and may need it again in the future - if law changes.

It sounds good and pulls harder...   :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on January 09, 2012, 04:06:07 PM
didnt the law change on the 1st of Jan....  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 09, 2012, 04:06:40 PM
Do I need to put my cat back in?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on January 09, 2012, 04:29:04 PM
Replaced the cambelt. Also finally recieved the window regulator so that went in too. It's so nice to have the window down again!
The cambelt is sitting quite close to the outer edge of the cam gear, is this ok?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on January 09, 2012, 04:32:42 PM
Quote from: asspat-tdi on January 09, 2012, 04:06:07 PM
didnt the law change on the 1st of Jan....  :o
I can't find much information other than the importing rule here: http://www.transport.govt.nz/legislation/Vehicle-Emissions-Questions-and-Answers/
Do you have a link as my car has no cat also.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on January 09, 2012, 08:42:40 PM
Only for production newer than 2010 or something...
Mine is 2006 - so apparently it doesn't apply to my vehicle. Checked with my mechanic who does WOF before doing it. It should be fine...  I can feel more torque with the cat out...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: B5Passat on January 10, 2012, 09:31:25 AM
Replaced my tail light units with led ones from Germany.

Took me awhile to take the left side out as I had my computer in the way but other than that it was a quick and simple job.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on January 10, 2012, 11:13:58 AM
Starting Preparing the wiring to install VW Parking Sensors front and rear...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on January 10, 2012, 05:21:04 PM
Got some new tyres and also repaced a tail light as the old one had a cracked lens and was filling with water.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on January 11, 2012, 05:50:12 PM
Got a wheel alignment, them went for a drive to the beach and discovered there's tunnel on the northern motorway. Man the golf sounds cool in there!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on January 11, 2012, 10:24:38 PM
Brand new wheels on the beetle.....damn it drives so much better compared to the olde lumpy bubly crap that was on it ........
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on January 14, 2012, 08:59:01 PM
Re-trimmed the headlining on the Vento today  >:D  >:D  >:D
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Post by: uero-jet on January 15, 2012, 01:37:30 AM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on January 15, 2012, 09:42:15 AM
Started installing Genuine VW Optical PArking sensors.. Drilling Painted bumpers is nerve racking as FACK!

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on January 15, 2012, 10:55:30 AM
Quote from: asspat-tdi on January 15, 2012, 09:42:15 AM
Started installing Genuine VW Optical PArking sensors.. Drilling Painted bumpers is nerve racking as FACK!

Brave man.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on January 15, 2012, 03:30:14 PM
Quote from: asspat-tdi on January 15, 2012, 09:42:15 AM
Started installing Genuine VW Optical PArking sensors.. Drilling Painted bumpers is nerve racking as FACK!


easy as,ive done it plenty of times (on new mazdas)
use masking tape and measure out evenly.
drill a small pilot hole.
hopefully you are provided a hole-saw for the size of the sensor?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: lukedv on January 15, 2012, 03:40:46 PM
Replaced my glovebox, cigarette lighter and put my new VASK number plate surrounds on...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on January 15, 2012, 05:45:02 PM
Nope wasnt provided anything... The kit is genuine vw part but intended for the high end cars...

Ive had to modify the loom just to fit the passat cut solder lengthen splice etc

Ended up using a pilot hole and using a counter sync head (20mm) drilling a bit on the out side an most on the inside (the OD of the sensors is 17.8mm so would drill test drill test drill test untill sensor fitted then do a quick zip onthe outsde to smooth/chamfer the drill hole and make the circle even and very presentable

Trying to use a 16mm drillbit nearly ended in tears chipping paint and twisting plastic
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on January 15, 2012, 10:32:18 PM
Scraped the sh*t outta my exhaust coming over 2 speedbumps in botany. Scraping was so loud everyone looked.... :-[
Might be time to rethink this 'stance' idea  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on January 15, 2012, 11:13:08 PM
Approach & Exit angles need some work ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: uero-jet on January 16, 2012, 01:05:58 AM
thats why you put masking tape on the bumper,and cut through it. this prevents the chipping,believe me it will work
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on January 16, 2012, 07:25:07 AM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on January 15, 2012, 11:13:08 PM
Approach & Exit angles need some work ;)
was blocking both lanes. haha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on January 16, 2012, 07:27:46 AM
Quote from: euro-jet on January 16, 2012, 01:05:58 AM
thats why you put masking tape on the bumper,and cut through it. this prevents the chipping,believe me it will work

Did it and it didnt ;)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on January 16, 2012, 07:29:31 AM
Quote from: Green Machine on January 15, 2012, 10:32:18 PM
Scraped the sh*t outta my exhaust coming over 2 speedbumps in botany. Scraping was so loud everyone looked.... :-[
Might be time to rethink this 'stance' idea  >:D

Hahahah I did that in My MKIV once upon a time!

my Car actually ended up see sawing on the speedbump (aka it was stuck!)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS4 on January 16, 2012, 12:32:51 PM
Just added the Forge Twintake to the Golf. Love the results, better bottom end and more wheel spin.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on January 16, 2012, 02:31:30 PM
getting it cleaned by the lil' lady while im at work,top lady!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTi101 on January 16, 2012, 04:09:03 PM
Wife just phoned to say she has been given a brand new Renault Megane RS250 for the next 2 days to test!   >:D

T-Minus 52mins

update - beautiful car to drive, sticks to the road like poo to fur. Really impresssed. Sticks out like a sore thump in bee poo yellow, but growls like a lambo (but with 1/3 the cylinders  :laugh:)

off for another go!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on January 17, 2012, 11:43:33 AM
Discovered that the Pins found on the MKIV Radio Harness are a perfect fit for the Fusebox in my MKV

I wanted to add a new Circuit in with the purpose of powering the new Parking system

Didnt want a crappy repco inline fuse i wanted everything OEM as possible and I didnt have time to Wait for a Repair Wire from Singapore

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Handy to know for the Future any way

I have a few more Pins Left
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on January 17, 2012, 06:15:35 PM
waiting for the guy to arrive to pick up the jetta. Will be missed but onto bigger and better engines :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on January 18, 2012, 10:23:28 AM
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New key fob, super exciting aye!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on January 18, 2012, 10:25:47 AM
Swag, cost much?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on January 18, 2012, 11:42:36 AM
Quote from: hagan on January 18, 2012, 10:23:28 AM
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New key fob, super exciting aye!

But will it blend ;) :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on January 18, 2012, 11:56:39 AM
Quote from: The Truth on January 18, 2012, 10:25:47 AM
Swag, cost much?

$33NZD landed, just took all the bits out of my old one and dropped them into the new one, came with a blank key blade also but didnt need to use that, only replaced it because of the stupid attachement design that broke! silly design.

Quote from: asspat-tdi on January 18, 2012, 11:42:36 AM
But will it blend ;) :P

:o I dont see why not?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Kman on January 18, 2012, 12:45:18 PM
Where did you get them from.. and can you just drop the old key blade into the new box bit? or do you have to have them cut? Who cuts them?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on January 18, 2012, 01:00:34 PM
Rule of thumb is the Transmit freq and the Part number have to be the same..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on January 18, 2012, 01:42:26 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-FLIP-KEY-REMOTE-SHELL-CASE-UNCUT-KEY-BLADE-2BT-PANIC-CASE-ONLY-NO-CHIP-/220900831992?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3APassat&vxp=mtr&hash=item336eb732f8#ht_1445wt_1165 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-FLIP-KEY-REMOTE-SHELL-CASE-UNCUT-KEY-BLADE-2BT-PANIC-CASE-ONLY-NO-CHIP-/220900831992?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3APassat&vxp=mtr&hash=item336eb732f8#ht_1445wt_1165)

Yep i just took;

My key blade, microchip, batteries and this little pill thing that i have no idea what it is but has a little moulding for it up by the key, all fitted right an snug and looks pretty legit, the buttons seam to sit a little flatter than the old one but thats about it, all works fine, unlocks car starts motor etc, although no panic button but i didnt have one on my old fob.

So i now have a blank blade if some one needs one??

I dont know where to get them cut sorry, CCS?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on January 18, 2012, 01:57:17 PM
Quote from: hagan on January 18, 2012, 01:42:26 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-FLIP-KEY-REMOTE-SHELL-CASE-UNCUT-KEY-BLADE-2BT-PANIC-CASE-ONLY-NO-CHIP-/220900831992?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3APassat&vxp=mtr&hash=item336eb732f8#ht_1445wt_1165 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-FLIP-KEY-REMOTE-SHELL-CASE-UNCUT-KEY-BLADE-2BT-PANIC-CASE-ONLY-NO-CHIP-/220900831992?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3APassat&vxp=mtr&hash=item336eb732f8#ht_1445wt_1165)

Yep i just took;

My key blade, microchip, batteries and this little pill thing that i have no idea what it is but has a little moulding for it up by the key, all fitted right an snug and looks pretty legit, the buttons seam to sit a little flatter than the old one but thats about it, all works fine, unlocks car starts motor etc, although no panic button but i didnt have one on my old fob.

So i now have a blank blade if some one needs one??

I dont know where to get them cut sorry, CCS?

armstrong
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tonka on January 18, 2012, 07:54:15 PM
Raised the engine a bit

Before:
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After:
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on January 18, 2012, 08:21:43 PM
Booked the Dubby next week for front end drop and then white walls........ 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 18, 2012, 11:52:41 PM
Tonka, most people lower the whole car not raise the engine lol! Hockey Puck mod?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tonka on January 19, 2012, 12:42:58 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on January 18, 2012, 11:52:41 PM
Tonka, most people lower the whole car not raise the engine lol! Hockey Puck mod?

Yeah man. Raised it a good inch or so. So much more peace of mind after doing this
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on January 19, 2012, 09:41:08 AM
That sump has seen some knocks
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on January 19, 2012, 10:35:45 AM
Tried washing the 'invisibility cloak' off, as I've been unable to find a switch. Will have to see how it goes.


I sometimes think that people see older car and think "old car = slow, I've got plenty of time to pull out in front of them.....at a doddle". This without any due consideration that said older car is already doing 50kph and is actually less than 100m away. 1 x Blue Mitsi Magnum, 1 x Gold Previa, 1 x Black Mazda SP2.3, all in the space of 10 minutes.


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: era101 on January 20, 2012, 04:15:38 PM
Got Bertie a legit warrant today ::) ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on January 20, 2012, 05:05:28 PM
Took the doors off it  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on January 22, 2012, 05:31:05 PM
Hagan and I swapped out the old front lip for the deeper late model one.

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I really need to get the front headlight fixed!

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on January 22, 2012, 05:53:04 PM
ahh the joys of livving in an apartment
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on January 23, 2012, 01:51:01 PM
Dropped it off to the resident Vag wizard John for the long awaited face lift.  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on January 23, 2012, 09:14:46 PM
Dropped mine of at the motorworks to get it dropped......no more high roller for me lol..... ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: maxmax on January 23, 2012, 10:47:24 PM
Noticed how weak and heavy my handbrake is getting. Is this adjustable at the handle end or does it have to be done at the wheels? Mk2 gti - disk rear.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on January 24, 2012, 01:51:38 PM
Quote from: maxmax on January 23, 2012, 10:47:24 PM
Noticed how weak and heavy my handbrake is getting. Is this adjustable at the handle end or does it have to be done at the wheels? Mk2 gti - disk rear.

It's adjusted at the handbrake end.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on January 27, 2012, 10:45:46 PM
installed cup holder into the mk3 :P fits nicely. Also found a temporary gear knob while I wait for my new one to arrive   8)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on January 28, 2012, 07:56:23 AM
Got new tyres on and a wheel alignment. No more rubbing!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on January 28, 2012, 01:54:01 PM
Straightened up the front bumper and grill the help of some zipties.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on January 28, 2012, 02:03:41 PM
re-fitted the front bumper after if got pulled off when the lip grounded at Highbury Mall

had to re-re-glue the busted bracket behind the bumper grille
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on January 28, 2012, 02:16:34 PM
Picked up my steel wheels this morning. I'm going to prime them this afternoon and then paint.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7161%2F6773545105_deff15c70b_b.jpg&hash=2050a646d71057aafaec72cf83ff37256c85a1d1)

At this stage I am thinking a factory silver to try and match the centre cap. Trying to keep it OEMish
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on January 28, 2012, 02:29:19 PM
Quote

At this stage I am thinking a factory silver to try and match the centre cap. Trying to keep it OEMish

I think it looks perfectly good as is, but silver would look good also.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on January 28, 2012, 02:51:18 PM
I'll go with the silver :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on January 28, 2012, 07:02:57 PM
Those wheels are sweet Dunc!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Baxter on January 28, 2012, 07:34:59 PM
They are going to be killer duncs!!!
You gonna do some more work tmrw?
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 01, 2012, 06:20:40 PM
Since Im cripple atm cant drive my girl took my car today to get my bbs rc's finally fitted.... looks ok it will probably grow on me or ill peel em and get them blacked instead

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2FMKVPassat%2FBBSRC%2Fa179cad6.jpg&hash=76e1fb1661f9d21949ef4af35d7117aa72f29ae1)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2FMKVPassat%2FBBSRC%2F4d55e250.jpg&hash=ff8481a7b9d6d397d96e71463a2d5a08f45d8c0a)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2FMKVPassat%2FBBSRC%2Fe388b244.jpg&hash=e7448a4aad87e2147d0408d3e5625a9089092b56)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2FMKVPassat%2FBBSRC%2Fe122bcfe.jpg&hash=4e3e9ead1fa4e6ee041cfb7d3345653a96d758ca)

Undecided about centre caps atm might switch the black nut to the polished ones

Only rubs in the rear slightly when fully loaded and it rubs on the arch plastic liner no biggie



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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on February 01, 2012, 06:27:36 PM
dont go black, thats played, nice pokepoke on the fornts
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Post by: Pristle on February 03, 2012, 11:34:55 AM
Took her to Dean at Mr. Muffler. He cut out the front 'silencer', which was cracked, and has replaced it with a straight through section.  >:D

May have to find a box to suit as I don't know if I like it. It sure attracts attention when you you put your foot down.

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Post by: kiwihigh on February 03, 2012, 12:33:00 PM
Took a pic of it...

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi10.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa132%2Fkiwihigh1%2F018.jpg&hash=732117c5e719aec0ea1e389db6d523a1dd21f00b)

Really should finish it  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on February 03, 2012, 04:59:44 PM
Wound it down on the H&Rs to where it's going to sit for the next little while, and found I had to replace a tie rod end at the same time...

Super impressed with the H&Rs at the current ride height - not as comfy as the ARCs that were in it before but very solid and sure footed. I'm looking forward to going lower, but everyday driving around chch still puts me off for the moment. The H&Rs are still good for another 20mm drop though!  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on February 03, 2012, 08:27:43 PM
Pics?!
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Post by: RS4 on February 03, 2012, 08:35:25 PM
Put the high flow de-cat downpipe on the Mk5 gti.
Much different sounding, nice crackle and definate extra torque.
Wont run through second without breaking traction even with the pirellis on it
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on February 03, 2012, 11:23:30 PM
Quote from: Green Machine on February 03, 2012, 08:27:43 PM
Pics?!

When it's cleaner. It's only down about 45mm, nothing outrageous ... yet  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on February 04, 2012, 12:37:49 AM
Quote from: deedub on February 03, 2012, 11:23:30 PM
When it's cleaner. It's only down about 45mm, nothing outrageous ... yet  :P

doesn't matter if it isn't clean bro 8) wanna see those BBS rims!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 04, 2012, 03:37:38 PM
Got it groomed at Giltraps and then took an iPhome photo of it

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F22263e5b.jpg&hash=cfcc8ca8fb9b8bcb05ed4abc55afc7545e99d8f4)

Loving the new wheels with michelin pilot sport 3s




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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on February 04, 2012, 07:21:02 PM
did your g/f look so hot in the guards reflection that you had to swirl her out anton?  :-*
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: lukedv on February 04, 2012, 08:30:33 PM
Installed gas struts for my bonnet, installed my new mk4 gear knob and replaced the abs light/seat belt/airbag lights
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on February 07, 2012, 02:54:27 PM
Got door dings removed by Hayden (Dent Doc) - great dude.
Got a quote from Final Touch - for touch up / polish / interior
Had a chance to pop in to get muffler checked for ping noise - apparently will settle with time. Will see. (Takapuna Mufflers - great dudes)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on February 07, 2012, 06:37:20 PM
Came home.

?780km. Quick couple of days around BOP. Bit of R&R. Still got more than 1/4 tank !
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 08, 2012, 10:47:15 AM
Fitted new battery, drove to work. (first time in the office since December!)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on February 08, 2012, 03:58:43 PM
Put some tyres on a set of rims and scored some aero wipers for the mk4!
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Post by: RS ZWEI on February 08, 2012, 04:08:14 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on February 08, 2012, 03:58:43 PM
Put some tyres on a set of rims and scored some aero wipers for the mk4!

What rims have you got?

Cant wait to pick up my new rims for the Golf on Saturday.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on February 08, 2012, 06:00:07 PM
The OZ roulettes I've been refurbishing, tried putting them on this avo but need a rattle gun to get spacer nuts off- :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on February 08, 2012, 07:14:38 PM
Dropped car off at Wheel Fix It.
Can't wait to pick it up on Saturday morning... after Edition 30 wheel job.
Black on black with silver lip always looks nice. :-)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on February 09, 2012, 01:03:29 PM
My latest mod - no windscreen. It's pretty stinking hot today so though I'd DIY some extra air conditioning.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi4.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy145%2Fcoons88%2F4ad63ada.jpg&hash=7e479135f40d034d96d84cffd0681c4365f97c3a)


But actually I got a massive crack on my road trip last week. I'm left with no windscreen after he turned up with the wrong one..
Seems to be a trend among auto glaziers to be dicked around. The 2 companies I have used so far on my project car have both been useless too
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on February 09, 2012, 01:20:04 PM
Filled her up. Tally shows she averaged 7.47l/100km on last tank. 31mpg in the old parlance.


While mostly open road, none was done with an overly light foot.  >:D

27 years old and still more economical than many of the newer vehicles, my Wingroad included.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTi101 on February 09, 2012, 04:51:41 PM
sold the golf  :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on February 09, 2012, 07:00:58 PM
Matte black mirror caps  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Toro on February 09, 2012, 08:57:55 PM
Quote from: Pristle on February 09, 2012, 01:20:04 PM
Filled her up. Tally shows she averaged 7.47l/100km on last tank. 31mpg in the old parlance.


While mostly open road, none was done with an overly light foot.  >:D

27 years old and still more economical than many of the newer vehicles, my Wingroad included.

Pristle, what car/engine?

That's just really close what you can get on a 1.8T, legal speeds on the open road I get 6.7/100km and you easily get 7.X/100km with sport driving style.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 09, 2012, 09:19:34 PM
Dropped it off for Aircon System Replacement & Cambelt
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Post by: M M on February 10, 2012, 11:52:15 AM
Picked up my wheels.
Teasers:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fteaserfront.jpg&hash=9a256ad18803bc11cb45ac0887217591a0633a03)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fteaserback.jpg&hash=ad7c18147e7e29d5cb384dc5452877e46a7bdf8b)

Hoping to have them ready for StanceOff  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on February 10, 2012, 12:09:06 PM
Cool, now that makes at least 3 mk2's with widened steelies at SO! It's catching....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on February 10, 2012, 02:16:27 PM
Looks good man, what are the specs?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on February 10, 2012, 02:29:30 PM
3" straight pipe off the turbo all the way to the rear  >:D

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 10, 2012, 04:04:22 PM
Quote from: coons on February 10, 2012, 02:16:27 PM
Looks good man, what are the specs?

Thanks. Fronts are 8 wide, et20. Rears are 8.5 wide, et13.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on February 10, 2012, 05:11:44 PM
Rad! 14 or 15"? What colour and tyre size are you getting?

Wish I went 8.5 in the rear now  >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on February 10, 2012, 07:22:01 PM
I thrashed it's nuts off on Old North Road, ordered it's new suspension and made an appointment to get new shoes fitted tomorrow.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 10, 2012, 08:12:28 PM
Quote from: nacnud on February 10, 2012, 05:11:44 PM
Rad! 14 or 15"? What colour and tyre size are you getting?

Wish I went 8.5 in the rear now  >:(

14", they're mk3 steelies. Polishing the lips up now. Centers are going to be gunmetal grey, but will be color coding (Dark metallic blue) in the future. Also got another thing planned for them too. Probably going to go with a 185/60 all round, just because funds are tight at the moment. Would ideally like to go with a 195/45R14 (which you can get here believe it or not), but they are almost twice the price.

I know what you mean, took me ages to decide on size, but decided to just go with 8.5" as I knew I'd regret it if I didn't.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on February 10, 2012, 08:43:12 PM
Check out www.tyrestretch.com to figure out what tyres you want to run.

Make sure you check out Arkro Powdercoaters.. I get all my rims done there and two other vaskers have their widened steelies there at the moment.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on February 10, 2012, 09:01:31 PM
Hit up Zach from Precision Wheels.

He got me a set of 195/45/15 T1r's in for a really good price.

Edit: Whoops just saw you said 14". They might be a bit harder to find...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 10, 2012, 09:04:20 PM
Thanks guys. Yep I'm gonna go to precision wheels for the tyres. Will see what size I get depending on price. Thanks for the sites VeeDub, have checked out the tyre stretch one before and after seeing Omes's tyres I'm pretty happy with that size. But as I said will see depending on the price. Will check out the powdercoaters.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on February 11, 2012, 11:13:19 AM
Quote from: Toro on February 09, 2012, 08:57:55 PM
Pristle, what car/engine?

That's just really close what you can get on a 1.8T, legal speeds on the open road I get 6.7/100km and you easily get 7.X/100km with sport driving style.


1985 80 GTE. Original stock 1.8 K-Jet. I can't help think that if the exhaust wasn't so raucous (thanks Dean, Mr. Muffler), I'd have behaved better and could have managed less then 7l/100km ;)

I also sense she's running a little rich too.



I should add, the last time I took the Wingroad (1500/Auto) on a little jaunt like this, it managed around 11.2l/100km AND I couldn't even think about using the passing lane. On a 40l tank that meant I had to fill up twice before getting home.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on February 11, 2012, 12:49:48 PM
Quote from: Pristle on February 11, 2012, 11:13:19 AM
I should add, the last time I took the Wingroad (1500/Auto) on a little jaunt like this, it managed around 11.2l/100km AND I couldn't even think about using the passing lane. On a 40l tank that meant I had to fill up twice before getting home.
I had a similar experience with a 1.5l Auto Toyota Corolla driving it back from Bay of Islands, Averaged 10.5l/100km with no hope of overtaking anything. The skinny tyres also didn't help slowing right down to take corners. The same trip in the A6 2.8l Auto I averaged well under 8l/100km.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on February 12, 2012, 06:53:28 PM
put a boost guage in the mk2 she's pulling 19psi!!!  >:D >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on February 12, 2012, 07:14:36 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi209.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb244%2Fduncanandkim%2F_0012732-1.jpg&hash=a4fb11e7ebdb9a95c3efdb864034a391430f096f)

Played around with 20year old brittle, bent and broken bits of MK2 plastic.

Lots of zipp ties and 3m double sided tape and it's all good!

Sort of...

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on February 12, 2012, 07:22:38 PM
sorry bro,i tried to get them off/to ya as best i could,hope it wasn't too far gone...... :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 12, 2012, 07:23:56 PM
Quote from: nacnud on February 12, 2012, 07:14:36 PM
Lots of zipp ties
A mk2 owners best friend ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on February 12, 2012, 07:31:50 PM
Quote from: slowburn on February 12, 2012, 07:22:38 PM
sorry bro,i tried to get them off/to ya as best i could,hope it wasn't too far gone...... :-\

Ha don't be sorry bro! You got them off sweet. I would have butchered them completely trying to get them off! 
Nothing some added sealant won't fix.

Thanks again for getting them!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on February 12, 2012, 07:38:44 PM
easy,I'm glad to have helped, and that someone will benefit from the salvage,and that they didn't get the almighty crush along with the rest of the poor car RIP.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on February 12, 2012, 07:59:46 PM
i had heaps of fun removing that foam tape!  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on February 12, 2012, 11:11:22 PM
Finally test fitted my modified pedal box in the Mk2, all fits perfect. Now for clutch and A/C holes!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on February 12, 2012, 11:24:53 PM
Awesome cam!

Fixed glovebox light in mk4- what a mission trying to put that fitting back together! (pulled it apart by accident and spent 30mins trying to get the spring wound back on itself that triggers switch to light up) mk4 with led interior lighting now!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on February 13, 2012, 10:48:16 AM
Put the sunroof together. Will have to all come apart again when I find a.) suitable spring for the 'tilt', b.) replacement seal and c.) refurb the 'deflector plate' (looking a little spotty rust wise).
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on February 13, 2012, 02:14:11 PM
Steel wheels painted and tyres are on!

Pretty happy with them but I am going to order a 15mm spacer for the rear.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 13, 2012, 06:56:57 PM
Went for a WOF this morning, but failed due to a steering rack book that had split into 2 pieces and cracked. So changed that and also painted my steelies:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2FDSCF0527.jpg&hash=d0218c416a0b355de5f790afa7676d8603759740)

I was going to polish the lips but they had quite deep scratches in them from where the guy grinded down the weld and I just don't have the time or resources at the moment to take care of that. So silver they are.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on February 13, 2012, 08:41:45 PM
looking good MM gonna b sweet!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 13, 2012, 08:50:59 PM
Quote from: Fizz on February 13, 2012, 08:41:45 PM
looking good MM gonna b sweet!  ;D

Thanks man :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on February 13, 2012, 09:50:37 PM
wheels gonna be on in time 4 SO2012? :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on February 13, 2012, 10:04:24 PM
took the ooze in for a WOF....ha ha ha FAIL,no surprises there.failed on wiper blades...yawn, foglights out of alignment,headlights too high on dipped beam,all 4 tyres poked,sway bar/lower control arm bushes are kaka and perished rear brake hoses,oh and right front indicator is faulty....damn,think i dodged a bullet with that lot.....i was prepared for much much worse.

also booked the CQ in to have bonnet cable sorted as it's snapped @ present,and then new fuel pump,filter replaced,chuck the new air filter in and swap the coil over for another known good one.....has a problem with drivin for more than 45 mins....

both my German mistresses costing me a lil' at the moment.... still,probably gonna get away with having both running and legal for under 700 I reckn....

my toyota is the cheapest bitch I've got,but man,she bores the crap outta me.....

only have to pay for the labour on the CQ,i have all the parts already.

and the Ooze is on the back burner and i'll do slow,but before the re check time lapses...tyres are the cost there,but not too bad....bless >:D i can sort the rest easy.....anyone got a line on bushes?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 13, 2012, 10:24:26 PM
Quote from: Fizz on February 13, 2012, 09:50:37 PM
wheels gonna be on in time 4 SO2012? :D

I hope so but can't guarentee yet.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on February 13, 2012, 11:41:51 PM
Nice one M M and Nacnud! Looking real good there boys- mk2's are gonna be well represented!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on February 14, 2012, 02:26:25 PM
Took the guard lining out to clean in behind them. Must've shovelled out near to a kilo!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on February 14, 2012, 04:26:22 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd392%2FBrettGTIDUB%2F451.jpg&hash=3e49d95df7a5143ab91756dee8f76e84b8ed1887)
>:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on February 14, 2012, 08:53:25 PM
that colour is hot man, glad u didn't go 2 dark and with a matt black finish  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 14, 2012, 09:15:22 PM
Fitted my DRL dimmer

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7209%2F6874430969_cc8b434bb7_o.jpg&hash=069f10f362993df80145ff41e5618aab3cc8de73)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7066%2F6874431295_4a53b57cd5_o.jpg&hash=08fbe1d1cf20337e51ea290273215988957a7a11)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/robclubley/6874433835/
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on February 14, 2012, 10:16:08 PM
That's pretty swish.....well done!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on February 14, 2012, 10:30:09 PM
I like that Rob... now to try and avoid spending money on DRLs for the Bora! ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on February 14, 2012, 10:32:55 PM
Quote from: Green Machine on February 14, 2012, 04:26:22 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd392%2FBrettGTIDUB%2F451.jpg&hash=3e49d95df7a5143ab91756dee8f76e84b8ed1887)
>:D

Looking real good there! Keep away from them kerbs
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on February 14, 2012, 10:49:38 PM
Quote from: DubMan on February 14, 2012, 10:32:55 PM
Looking real good there! Keep away from them kerbs
Haha, rolling on some stock gti wheels till the 25th  >:D ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on February 15, 2012, 04:54:58 PM
pulled the V64M lip off on a high kerb in East Tamaki, then drove over it!  DOH!

now the motorway max speed is 90k, because the inner guard liner blows back and rubs on the wheel

a job for the weekend
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on February 15, 2012, 06:51:41 PM
Quote from: Green Machine on February 14, 2012, 10:49:38 PM
Disregard females. Acquire money
Disregard money. Acquire car

Disregard life. Acquire stuff for car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on February 15, 2012, 06:57:02 PM
^ Lol so true...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on February 15, 2012, 07:03:57 PM
Quote from: Pristle on February 15, 2012, 06:51:41 PM
Disregard life. Acquire stuff for car.
Mind if i add this on the end?  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on February 16, 2012, 01:56:46 PM
It's yours.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 17, 2012, 12:18:48 PM
Failed warrant.

waiting for re-test now.

Failed on LED lights - need to be off rather than dim with dipped beam. No probs just cut a wire in controller.
Failed in FMIC no cert. Have it on paperwork but wouldn't fit on plate.
Failed on exhaust leaking at both joints. Sorted now but it means the firestone man who fitted it screwed up everything that day.

Fitted a tyre and damaged wheel, left a nut loose and about to drop off on exhaust mount, didn't seal either exhaust joint properly, exhaust not straight, WOF sticker filled in wrong, old exhaust cut nowhere near where I asked. Fail.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 17, 2012, 12:28:22 PM
they failed you on your front mount intercooler??  :o

the guy at the wof station thought wow thats a nice factory setup! when i ran my old mazda thru
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on February 17, 2012, 12:28:58 PM
Which firestone was it Rob?
I didn't know you needed a cert for the intercooler? Only if it modified your crash bumper?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 17, 2012, 12:32:41 PM
Tawa. He had been Great up to that point, must have been having a really bad day. Didn't get far with my complaints.

apparently he has relocated up north now.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 17, 2012, 12:34:18 PM
I thought the same about the intercooler and no crash bars have been modified at all. VTNZ being over-zealous?
it's on the cert paperwork though so all good.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 17, 2012, 01:22:11 PM
Okay now I'm pissed off. They failed me again. They're happy that the FMIC is safe and the cert covers it but it's not stamped onto the plate, only on the paper copy.

Would never have taken it to VTNZ but I got the exhaust place to do a warrant as a side thing while they had it for the exhaust sorting. I didn't realise they didn't do them in-house there.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 17, 2012, 01:30:39 PM
From NZTA

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/virm-in-service-certification/docs/gen-3-vehicle-structure-v4a3.pdf

Components that do not need certification

Front-mounted intercooler

?    the front structure of the vehicle has not been modified, and
?    the front bumper structure is unaltered (cosmetic changes are permitted),
and
?    the components do not present any forward-facing external projections,
and
?    none of the frontal impact components have been removed where the
vehicle is required to comply with a frontal impact occupant protection
standard (Note 4)

I haven't done any of that!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 17, 2012, 01:31:26 PM
just got get it done else where

We have stopped using VTNZ at work for our fleet because they continuously fail us on non fail able items

with Trucks every recheck there is a fee.. so they are Coining it like you wouldn't believe!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 17, 2012, 01:33:21 PM
I'm just pissed off for wasting my time and having to pay someone else to do the same job just to get some common sense.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 17, 2012, 01:34:16 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on February 17, 2012, 01:33:21 PM
I'm just pissed off for wasting my time and having to pay someone else to do the same job just to get some common sense.

I would be too... why not get the local skoda dealer to do the wof.?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 17, 2012, 04:37:17 PM
REcieved my New R-Line Guage Cluster with Full Colour MFD

and part of my Brushed Aluminium Dash Trim Kit
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: .:R32 on February 17, 2012, 05:50:52 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on February 17, 2012, 12:18:48 PM
Failed warrant.

waiting for re-test now.

Failed on LED lights - need to be off rather than dim with dipped beam. No probs just cut a wire in controller.
Failed in FMIC no cert. Have it on paperwork but wouldn't fit on plate.
Failed on exhaust leaking at both joints. Sorted now but it means the firestone man who fitted it screwed up everything that day.

Fitted a tyre and damaged wheel, left a nut loose and about to drop off on exhaust mount, didn't seal either exhaust joint properly, exhaust not straight, WOF sticker filled in wrong, old exhaust cut nowhere near where I asked. Fail.

Thats strange that they would bring up the FMIC issue, as its all in the system when your car goes through the cert process. Sometimes its helpful to carry the cert document as with my integra that had a big list of mods
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on February 17, 2012, 09:00:02 PM
VASK stickers applied to Golf now.

8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 18, 2012, 09:48:16 AM
Well it turns out they're not all bad!
Took the car back with a copy of the regs and pointed out how my car complies. Bloke said fair enough, in that case we'll pass it. Result!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 18, 2012, 09:55:01 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on February 18, 2012, 09:48:16 AM
Well it turns out they're not all bad!
Took the car back with a copy of the regs and pointed out how my car complies. Bloke said fair enough, in that case we'll pass it. Result!

Some of those old failed mechanics that work in at VTNZ make there own rules, honestly. Ive had one Tester tell me hes failed cars on things HE thinks shouldnt be road worthy . . .
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on February 18, 2012, 11:11:35 AM
Drove  up from Wellington to Hastings last night with family to visit mother in law. Forgot how nice the car is on the open road.  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 18, 2012, 12:01:58 PM
Quote from: weta.worker on February 18, 2012, 11:11:35 AM
Drove  up from Wellington to Hastings last night with family to visit mother in law. Forgot how nice the car is on the open road.  :)

I'll keep an eye out for you. Napier is crazy at the mo due to Art Deco weekend.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on February 18, 2012, 12:03:52 PM
Full polish.....mirror paint  :) Actually starting to like these standard gti rims..... :P
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 18, 2012, 12:19:49 PM
Preliminarly shot of my latest addition
Before
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Ff3c19307.jpg&hash=eb5398e5b8bf356ae24ec79fdda7a5bf069ad2f6)

After
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Ff532ab68.jpg&hash=a65ccdb3e68205e88d597f4ee34a19a1e7ad2cb7)

Converted to a MFA Premium Cluster with Rline Needles and 280kmh scale

Also changing dash trim to brushed alloy

Will also be changing my bluetooth kit today to theatest A2dp version

Only issue is the comfort menu doesnt show. But thats no big drama as i never use it any way and i still have vag com to change that crap

But the install and code with vag com was unbelievably easy
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on February 18, 2012, 02:00:21 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on February 18, 2012, 12:01:58 PM
I'll keep an eye out for you. Napier is crazy at the mo due to Art Deco weekend.

Sames! Shouldn't b hard to pick out a noggy blue rs2 from the crowd.

Next time I'm up we should meet up and get a few pics. Love that car of yours!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on February 18, 2012, 02:04:29 PM
Ranton, 1000+ range?!?!?!? If that's showing true the  That is awesome!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on February 18, 2012, 02:53:32 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on February 18, 2012, 12:19:49 PM
Preliminarly shot of my latest addition
Before
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Ff3c19307.jpg&hash=eb5398e5b8bf356ae24ec79fdda7a5bf069ad2f6)

After
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Ff532ab68.jpg&hash=a65ccdb3e68205e88d597f4ee34a19a1e7ad2cb7)

Converted to a MFA Premium Cluster with Rline Needles and 280kmh scale

Also changing dash trim to brushed alloy

Will also be changing my bluetooth kit today to theatest A2dp version

Only issue is the comfort menu doesnt show. But thats no big drama as i never use it any way and i still have vag com to change that crap

But the install and code with vag com was unbelievably easy

That looks fantastic Anton, well done
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 18, 2012, 02:53:54 PM
Quote from: weta.worker on February 18, 2012, 02:00:21 PM
Sames! Shouldn't b hard to pick out a noggy blue rs2 from the crowd.

Next time I'm up we should meet up and get a few pics. Love that car of yours!

Indeed.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 18, 2012, 05:35:59 PM
Quote from: weta.worker on February 18, 2012, 02:04:29 PM
Ranton, 1000+ range?!?!?!? If that's showing true the  That is awesome!

Ive pulled 1200 without roof racks on long distance

With Roof racks and Snowboards on its more like 1000

Around town Traffic Light Dragging i get about 850 (7.5l/100km)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 18, 2012, 05:37:14 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on February 18, 2012, 02:53:32 PM
That looks fantastic Anton, well done

Cheers bro

Was well worth the experience

Fizz was my Hands however as i still have a bung arm!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on February 19, 2012, 10:49:42 PM
Busy weekend, chopped the front of a mk4 gti, took it home and completely stripped it out. Stripped everything out if the mk2, have the mk4 dash trimmed to fit around the cage, will weld in the dash bar some time this week, going to use the mk4 loom and cluster
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on February 21, 2012, 08:02:54 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2Fa8dc288d.jpg&hash=1879dcf45be77bd80a6c5cd97f35ec791687c035)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 21, 2012, 08:10:54 PM
Quote from: Ballin on February 21, 2012, 08:02:54 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2Fa8dc288d.jpg&hash=1879dcf45be77bd80a6c5cd97f35ec791687c035)

997 rims.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on February 21, 2012, 08:16:36 PM
Yep imported from UK.... 11.5 rears....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on February 21, 2012, 10:01:28 PM
Faaaaark ! thats a wide bich!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on February 21, 2012, 10:05:33 PM
Got rims....

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2F7908ab80.jpg&hash=5f8a3004b24b00b91b32be83b5a8a01cd791817f)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on February 21, 2012, 10:06:31 PM
What are they going on?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on February 21, 2012, 10:07:05 PM
Damn! They are awesome!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on February 21, 2012, 10:09:51 PM
Quote from: I <3 SPEEDBUMPS! on February 21, 2012, 10:06:31 PM
What are they going on?

Mk2

there 19x11.5 rears and 19x9 fronts
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on February 21, 2012, 10:14:43 PM
R U CRAZY!? haha. Keen to see when its done :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on February 21, 2012, 10:17:20 PM
Quote from: I <3 SPEEDBUMPS! on February 21, 2012, 10:14:43 PM
R U CRAZY!? haha. Keen to see when its done :)

Joke Bro, not going on a vw
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on February 22, 2012, 12:14:02 AM
Quote from: Ballin on February 21, 2012, 10:17:20 PM
Joke Bro, not going on a vw

Stretch on the porker Chris? ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on February 22, 2012, 05:29:02 AM
U got it Ash
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Simon* on February 22, 2012, 08:20:31 AM
This arrived yesterday for the B6  :)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dynavin.com%2Fproducts%2Fgallery%2Fd_a4%2F1.jpg&hash=2fc12131bd8278bd3217c35e14e8e164742cc2f1)

So far I've opened the box and gone ... "woah"  :o

Hoping to bang it in this week and mosey along to SO in the family wagon
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 22, 2012, 09:17:47 AM
Quote from: Simon* on February 22, 2012, 08:20:31 AM
This arrived yesterday for the B6  :)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dynavin.com%2Fproducts%2Fgallery%2Fd_a4%2F1.jpg&hash=2fc12131bd8278bd3217c35e14e8e164742cc2f1)

So far I've opened the box and gone ... "woah"  :o

Hoping to bang it in this week and mosey along to SO in the family wagon

Thats very cool Simon is that Android Based?

What sort of money is that?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 22, 2012, 09:19:56 AM
Quote from: Ballin on February 22, 2012, 05:29:02 AM
U got it Ash

Looking forward to that!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Simon* on February 22, 2012, 09:48:47 AM
Quote from: ranton-inc on February 22, 2012, 09:17:47 AM
Thats very cool Simon is that Android Based?

What sort of money is that?

No Anton it's the slightly older WinCE one.  As a non-Android phone user I didn't feel compelled to get it - plus by current accounts the Nav package on this (older) one is still a bit better. Price was a big factor in the decision too!  ;D

I went straight to an Aussie distributor for this as the local "approved dealers" charge an arm and a leg (even with the bimmersport discount).  With the GST at the border it cost me about $770 all up.  I could have sourced it straight from the States too but it worked out roughly the same with exchange rates, etc.

Link to their stuff here http://www.incarmedia.com.au/categories/Shop-Audi/ (http://www.incarmedia.com.au/categories/Shop-Audi/)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on February 22, 2012, 03:10:39 PM
Reassembled freshly painted center caps
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on February 23, 2012, 07:49:09 PM
Got tints today  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on February 24, 2012, 04:06:08 PM
remembered to close the sunroof......
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on February 24, 2012, 04:07:37 PM
Getting some new re001 for the R with nitrogen!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 24, 2012, 04:11:06 PM
Exhaust sits where I want it now after some chopping and welding :)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7206%2F6778574408_66a8b7e19a_b.jpg&hash=e8a54966f6988386fc4378c061b642435ed35041)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on February 24, 2012, 10:02:59 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi5.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy164%2Fbarry_gti%2F2fb0c476.jpg&hash=450e419ff18e89459e9845b0bf12888c6a414c79)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on February 24, 2012, 10:16:09 PM
New rims Barry? I like!!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on February 24, 2012, 10:18:43 PM
As the mk4 boys say....Moar low  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on February 24, 2012, 10:33:20 PM
Right car, right colour, right wheels. That's close to perfection for a dog wagon I reckon!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on February 25, 2012, 07:29:04 AM
Quote from: 80 Vert on February 24, 2012, 10:16:09 PM
New rims Barry? I like!!  ;D

Yep, I wasn't sure on them but love them on the car.

Quote from: I <3 SPEEDBUMPS! on February 24, 2012, 10:18:43 PM
As the mk4 boys say....Moar low  ;)

Sorry but I am a function over form guy. And the twin 3" exhausts already scrape on speed bumps!

Quote from: deedub on February 24, 2012, 10:33:20 PM
Right car, right colour, right wheels. That's close to perfection for a dog wagon I reckon!

Thanks Dave.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on February 25, 2012, 07:34:34 AM
Looks awesome either way. You must be very pleased!  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 25, 2012, 07:26:40 PM
Cleaned out the interior and gave it a wash, and put shine on the tyres. All ready for tomorrow :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on February 25, 2012, 07:31:13 PM
Got the mk4 dash mounted, just working on mounting the pedals
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on February 25, 2012, 08:16:39 PM
Quote from: 00basil00 on February 25, 2012, 07:31:13 PM
Got the mk4 dash mounted, just working on mounting the pedals

So what are you doing Mike? 1.8t dash and loom into a Mk2?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on February 25, 2012, 08:22:46 PM
Quote from: coons on February 25, 2012, 08:16:39 PM
So what are you doing Mike? 1.8t dash and loom into a Mk2?

Yep, fitting out the caged mk2 with the 1.8t, using the mk4 loom, ecu ect, have just fitted the basic dash shell
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on February 25, 2012, 08:26:52 PM
Some last minute detailing for SO! There are gonna be some all nighters pulled for this! Keep at it boys and see ya all tomorrow!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on February 25, 2012, 08:30:21 PM
Get back to it Ash.....no one thats entered in SO2012 is allowed on Vask untill all is low and shinning........lol.........See you all there!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on February 25, 2012, 10:58:31 PM
Was up until 2am with Poonmobile & Omes last night doing suspension swaps and other things.

Fitted my new FK Konigsport coilovers - these things are amazing.
Fitted my facelift bonnet freshly painted.
Washed & detailed ready for the show tomorrow.
Drove it around all day grinning from ear to ear because of the new sound it makes....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on February 27, 2012, 02:05:05 PM
Got my key cut for the late model key fob.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi209.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb244%2Fduncanandkim%2Fkey.jpg&hash=53f4dd8c776a0ea6b8bf6affbe7aa98252b1fb6e)

Now I just need to figure out how to wire in the keyless entry system!

Oh and does anyone know where you can get replacement VW stickers for the fob? The ones it came with are rubbish!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 27, 2012, 02:05:54 PM
egay bro

they have all sorts of Keyfob bullcrap arse things
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on February 27, 2012, 02:43:28 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-X-VW-Remote-Flip-Key-Fob-Logo-Badge-Stickers-Emblems-/320823908484?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item4ab2985884#ht_2153wt_1165
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on February 27, 2012, 03:26:54 PM
Sweet, just ordered them!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on February 27, 2012, 05:39:20 PM
Brand new oldschool BBS wheel. Excuse the grubby interior.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi725.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww260%2FTbagnz%2FIMG_0515.jpg&hash=d766545cb46f652f44b15a7fb890cab5721be091)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on February 27, 2012, 06:08:53 PM
Gripping grain!

Get some wood grain on the dash!
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hannover-edition.de%2Fsonstiges%2Fprospekte_golf%2Fdas_zubehoer_01%2Fimages%2Fgolf_zubehoer_m12.jpg&hash=c3a0835eb218054f20ca5a0d2f664a480293901b)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VeeDub on February 27, 2012, 06:09:56 PM
Woodgrain is yuck! Need beige leather.. >:D
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on February 27, 2012, 06:50:02 PM
Still have a set of wood grain for the mk3 :p
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on February 27, 2012, 07:46:50 PM
Wood wheel is a winner!  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: .:R32 on February 27, 2012, 08:26:51 PM
Brought some B5 RS4 wheels today for $71 8).. they got slight curb marks which i will be getting fixed, just gotta decide if i should polish them or powdercoat them.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 28, 2012, 09:28:25 AM
Ordered a RS6 Gear knob and a new Leather Gearboot

I'm hoping when it arrives I will be able to retro fit it to Patsy
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on February 28, 2012, 11:30:28 AM
Anton - what does it look like?! :-)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 28, 2012, 11:39:18 AM
Hoping to Go from this
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.clocktowercars.co.uk%2Fvehicles%2Fvolkswagen-passat-estate-2-0-sport-tdi-5dr-dsg-1930562591-640x480.jpg&hash=72f954faa63eec50dab4dd848dde66a3a4b08bfd)

To This
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.a8parts.co.uk%2Fattachment.php%3Fattachmentid%3D1792%26amp%3Bstc%3D1%26amp%3Bd%3D1304019056&hash=d436d6a5cba3998f65d53f469b9743e00482ed7e)

Should match the Aero Leather on my MK6 R Steering Wheel thats coming!

You cant Change Thumb Trigger DSG Knobs to Front Trigger knobs without doing some serious mods or replaceing the entire Shifter Mech.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on February 28, 2012, 12:55:06 PM
Booked it in for a service and t-belt change.  Lovely.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 28, 2012, 03:22:41 PM
Fixed the handbrake.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 01, 2012, 06:48:02 PM
Out of Boredom and Hatred for the Cak Chromeplated ABS Plastic (VW in their Oversight didnt realise how much Sunlight reflects off the damner during brightest parts of the day!!!!!

Also was itching to try out the new Black CF

Before & After
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F6e406818.jpg&hash=010ee40e026910154e637764e03856f40a141a18) (https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F61ef8ece.jpg&hash=5f3739a70825c76beffb70f7a45b5a80ed9e4294)

This stuff is so much better than the old stuff... however it bloody well should be for twice the price!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on March 01, 2012, 10:44:10 PM
your getting pretty good man, try a roof next?  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 01, 2012, 11:00:26 PM
Quote from: hagan on March 01, 2012, 10:44:10 PM
your getting pretty good man, try a roof next?  ;D

ah ha ha ha no! Ive seen it done by the pros and that looked like a hell of a process!!!!!!!!  :police:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 02, 2012, 07:29:58 AM
Quote from: hagan on March 01, 2012, 10:44:10 PM
your getting pretty good man, try a roof next?  ;D

We have tried  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on March 03, 2012, 09:23:53 PM
Painted the two front guards on the beetle today.......ready for ardmore WingsVWheels tomorrow....i know the bonnet is out due to fade.....got no cover at the moment....the rest of the blue will get redone....freshhh
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi888.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fac87%2FGolfMini%2FP1010219.jpg&hash=3f86b8beb14c064f419de7174e61a0e0bcb418ec)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi888.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fac87%2FGolfMini%2FP1010218.jpg&hash=4c99e697a4acd42d556db7b73f1d5ebba436fa10)
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 04, 2012, 12:41:06 AM
Nice one Arno!

Sold the 4motion to a soon to be new member ex-australia- his name is Victor (mr V).

he will be based in chch, so you chch boys make sure you say hi! top bloke and has had some pretty cool dubs in his time. 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on March 04, 2012, 12:54:13 PM
Took her a lovely sunny morning drive from Arrowtown to Queenstown the back road. Think I may need bigger turbos.  :o

Then washed her.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi5.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy164%2Fbarry_gti%2F00354a00.jpg&hash=f9dc0bea864c994ff56f095ee29655f93b91f463)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on March 04, 2012, 12:59:03 PM
 8) 8)

When are you next up in Christchurch again Barry? I need to pick up those ABF parts before I can put the motor in.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on March 04, 2012, 01:02:20 PM
Quote from: deedub on March 04, 2012, 12:59:03 PM
8) 8)

When are you next up in Christchurch again Barry? I need to pick up those ABF parts before I can put the motor in.

Text you mate..  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on March 04, 2012, 04:35:13 PM
On Friday had Dean from Mr. Muffler replace 2nd muffler after an often welded patch finally got ripped out, leaving a gaping hole.


The way she's sounding now, I'll probably need to get the 'straight through' section that went in last month replaced with a muffler section...... :police: May not pass WOF muster next month the way it is. Which would be sad, as she's running extremely well.

Grabbed an audio bite on my phone, at the Tecoma St. onramp (right next to the motorway patrol base ;)) to send to Tim. He's got it as his 'txt' tone.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: gooseybhai on March 04, 2012, 04:39:22 PM
Tried re-attaching one of the washer jets to no avail... its looking like a delicate job that requires patience !
Checked the oil, water and fluids....fitted metal back wipers.

I really need a full service!  Cambelt, oil, filter, air filter, plugs, and perhaps a fix to the knocking in the front right wheel... maybey its the tie rod end???  Ive had to WOFs so I must get it fixed before the next.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on March 04, 2012, 04:55:42 PM
Friday, fitted new H&R Cup suspension kit, Saturday brief hoon up Kiwitahi and Wishart Roads.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 06, 2012, 10:21:21 AM
Removed Old Manky Shift boot

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F94548bae.jpg&hash=111877f0e2bfb0cae874f9999668c0d16d573c16)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on March 06, 2012, 10:58:39 AM
replaced both front lower control arms and bushes with new ones on the 200,as well as 2 new rear brake hoses and new wipers and 5 new plugs and 4 new tyres...WOF'd and REG'd for the first time since I got her last year,nearly slipped off the books.........
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on March 06, 2012, 01:45:33 PM
Dropped my Mk4 on the weekend. http://mkivwerks.tumblr.com/post/18690580786/before-and-after-new-sachs-shocks-installed (http://mkivwerks.tumblr.com/post/18690580786/before-and-after-new-sachs-shocks-installed)   ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 06, 2012, 01:49:11 PM
nice man, get some spacers 4 the wheels and it'll be set  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on March 06, 2012, 01:51:20 PM
Nice, how do you find the ride compared to the old shocks?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on March 06, 2012, 02:02:55 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on March 06, 2012, 10:21:21 AM
Removed Old Manky Shift boot

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F94548bae.jpg&hash=111877f0e2bfb0cae874f9999668c0d16d573c16)

This looks exceptionally tidy - what are you going to fill that hole with?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 06, 2012, 02:05:14 PM
Quote from: polo_GTI on March 06, 2012, 02:02:55 PM
This looks exceptionally tidy - what are you going to fill that hole with?


The New Leather Shift Boot Which has taken longer to find its way from the Airport to my work than it took for it to find its way from the UK to auckland AIRPORT WTF!!!

and the Silver Carbon Vinyl will be changing to Brushed Alloy Look..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 06, 2012, 03:24:11 PM
that looks great! always amazes me when you see these before and after pics... what are your plans for wheels?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Y0RKI on March 06, 2012, 04:00:19 PM
Quote from: polo_GTI on March 06, 2012, 02:02:55 PM
This looks exceptionally tidy - what are you going to fill that hole with?

Asked the Vicar to the Nun....  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 07, 2012, 01:00:03 PM
Gave it a well deserved wash and couldn't resist but to put my steelies on again since I finished the lips on the rear ones:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2FSteeliestestupload.jpg&hash=0c7c98f96f358931c08ce5e0faa898e447421e86)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2FSteeliestest2upload.jpg&hash=57ae46b90a9d0de3740eae2511aac3ee9bbd08e5)

I'm really happy with how this looks :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on March 07, 2012, 01:03:05 PM
How do the wooden tyres handle?  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 07, 2012, 01:08:00 PM
Quote from: brian245 on March 07, 2012, 01:03:05 PM
How do the wooden tyres handle?  :laugh:

Not that well I'm afraid, so will be upgrading soon  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on March 07, 2012, 01:15:54 PM
They look good.

Now find some 195/45s for them!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 07, 2012, 01:22:02 PM
Got this expensive bit of plastic from Czech Republic :)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc7%2Fs720x720%2F423931_10150700883220901_197096790900_11828866_308554804_n.jpg&hash=6266721e364255182f4087e2882a27f4cfe04b62)

Needs a bit extra cut from the exhaust cutout to fit.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 07, 2012, 01:27:28 PM
Quote from: nacnud on March 07, 2012, 01:15:54 PM
They look good.

Now find some 195/45s for them!

I wish! At the price they are for 14's, that probably won't happen that soon.

^Looks good Rob.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Rex on March 07, 2012, 03:33:52 PM
Single wiper conversion :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on March 07, 2012, 06:01:20 PM
Quote from: gooseybhai on March 04, 2012, 04:39:22 PM
Tried re-attaching one of the washer jets to no avail... its looking like a delicate job that requires patience !
Checked the oil, water and fluids....fitted metal back wipers.

I really need a full service!  Cambelt, oil, filter, air filter, plugs, and perhaps a fix to the knocking in the front right wheel... maybey its the tie rod end???  Ive had to WOFs so I must get it fixed before the next.

mine have clips that have broken off, getting new jets
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on March 08, 2012, 06:39:34 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi69.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi58%2Fbradloft%2F61906e37.jpg&hash=d7122b511bee6ab135e85c71e4574f00e2d2abff)

All four corners slotted and dimpled Znoelli rotors, EBC Green stuff all round too.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on March 10, 2012, 02:03:43 PM
Passed wof...not quite sure how though  >:D ???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on March 10, 2012, 04:34:17 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on March 06, 2012, 01:51:20 PM
Nice, how do you find the ride compared to the old shocks?

The ride is firm but not harsh and very comfortable. Couldn't be happier with the ride or handling :D I always felt that the MK4 felt like a bigger car than it is an with the new shocks it feels more like a hot hatch. 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on March 10, 2012, 04:35:57 PM
Quote from: Fizz on March 06, 2012, 01:49:11 PM
nice man, get some spacers 4 the wheels and it'll be set  8)

Thats the plan  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on March 11, 2012, 10:10:49 PM
Vacuumed interior thoroughly then cleaned and conditioned leather... inside is looking looking uber 8)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi137.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq239%2Frambo_005%2F2002%2520Bora%2520V6%25204motion%2520-%2520Black%2FP1030113.jpg&hash=c6e706a891a4fe518ffcf3549aa6bd418546ac5c)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi137.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq239%2Frambo_005%2F2002%2520Bora%2520V6%25204motion%2520-%2520Black%2FP1030108.jpg&hash=f77961e4e451adaeca9812d937c05ebd62578aa6)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on March 11, 2012, 10:25:32 PM
Mmmm luscious. Sell me your vents  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 11, 2012, 10:30:55 PM
Fitted my dogbone mount with Powerflex Yellow poly bushes. Seems to have cured the slight exhaust knock when comingg ff the power. No nasty vibrations as some have reported.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on March 12, 2012, 12:35:56 AM
helped my mechanic mate swap in some B3 two piece struts,outer CV and Ball joints into the CQ today,had some twin pot G60s to go on but the discs I have are wrong,the hat is too high and has a 1 cm row of venting between the disc face and the base of the hat....had to just put the brakes off the B3 in there to get me home...... need to get new outer CV's,the right discs and then fit the G60's......

then on to stage 2...... ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 13, 2012, 03:48:38 PM
Went from something like this
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To something like this
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F27ec43d2.jpg&hash=341e0b1a1373878bc69f3387f59d3f15dc9148c5)
Audi Gear knob

With the use of this
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Threw out this
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on March 17, 2012, 01:35:50 PM
Oil and filter change. Removed engine cover and cleaned the bay a bit. Decided to leave engine cover off.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on March 17, 2012, 08:00:34 PM
Quote from: I <3 SPEEDBUMPS! on March 17, 2012, 01:35:50 PM
Oil and filter change. Removed engine cover and cleaned the bay a bit. Decided to leave engine cover off.

Want to sell it? I'm after one
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on March 17, 2012, 08:43:11 PM
Has no vw emblem on it. Will pm you first if i decide to sell :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on March 18, 2012, 02:20:23 PM
Made sure nobody can track me or my car down down with this useful link.
https://transact.nzta.govt.nz/transactions/PersonalInfoAccess/entry.aspx (https://transact.nzta.govt.nz/transactions/PersonalInfoAccess/entry.aspx)
Might seem a bit overkill but you never know.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: le mans on March 18, 2012, 07:42:36 PM
Gave her a wash  :)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi178.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw257%2Fjon_henderson%2FAudi%2FIMG_7635.jpg&hash=1db7b0b8583f94b2f468a91e5f1a25e70320b976)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 18, 2012, 11:37:28 PM
Traded the Audi in for an Accord Euro :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 19, 2012, 01:07:00 AM
Quote from: le mans on March 18, 2012, 07:42:36 PM
Gave her a wash  :)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi178.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw257%2Fjon_henderson%2FAudi%2FIMG_7635.jpg&hash=1db7b0b8583f94b2f468a91e5f1a25e70320b976)

hot HOT HOT
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 19, 2012, 09:24:33 AM
Doesn't work for me.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Albacol on March 19, 2012, 11:31:43 AM
Test drove a load of cars. Decided the RS4 is actually significantly more fun than them all so am keeping it.

Getting some love from Final Touch this week then wheels to Titanium next week then some leather work then a Miltek !
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on March 19, 2012, 11:45:44 AM
Quote from: Albacol on March 19, 2012, 11:31:43 AM
Test drove a load of cars. Decided the RS4 is actually significantly more fun than them all so am keeping it.

Getting some love from Final Touch this week then wheels to Titanium next week then some leather work then a Miltek !

nice!  out of all the driving i've done i liked the B7 RS4 the bestestestest

but having said that, all I've been trying is fatty wagons ...

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on March 19, 2012, 01:28:35 PM
that's because Fatty Wagons rule!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on March 20, 2012, 03:38:12 PM
Picked up some $5 C-Class hubs caps off Trade me.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7054%2F6852581842_85660bf4b3_b.jpg&hash=77a21a09460b7bb845ae9910aff7bc1d362bbb96)

#HamiltonFlush
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 20, 2012, 04:44:18 PM
Quote from: nacnud on March 20, 2012, 03:38:12 PM
Picked up some $5 C-Class hubs caps off Trade me.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7054%2F6852581842_85660bf4b3_b.jpg&hash=77a21a09460b7bb845ae9910aff7bc1d362bbb96)

#HamiltonFlush
bahahahahaha epic!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 20, 2012, 04:45:33 PM
Random photo:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash4%2F303352_10150726710155901_197096790900_11924115_251170550_n.jpg&hash=da4b3b89e10389b967f1c2d8bd1189746b0541db)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 20, 2012, 06:12:45 PM
Got my euro plate finally sorted!
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi53.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg75%2FAshvw%2FRandom%2520Shots%2F5fe58f89.jpg&hash=3afe21689b4ab264e9e1a3658efb055dd8440e73)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on March 20, 2012, 08:18:18 PM
Ah, I saw that tonight on Jervois.  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on March 20, 2012, 08:27:21 PM
8) FTW
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on March 20, 2012, 08:47:10 PM
Hmm over my head, spell it out for me  :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on March 20, 2012, 08:50:12 PM
Sechs is 6 when the car is in it's homeland.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on March 20, 2012, 08:52:33 PM
Ah  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on March 21, 2012, 01:41:39 PM
I love the MK4 R32s... I will keep an eye out for a nice model. Bit hard to give up my Polo GTI as it's as well as sorted out as I want it to be.

I bought a foaming gun from www.detaildepot.co.nz
The owner seems very friendly and they stock a lot of goodies. Looks like I will be purchasing a lot more from them. Especially the different types of buffing pads!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 22, 2012, 05:03:56 PM
Took the dremel to my back bumper around the exhaust cutout to get my splitter to fit properly. Gave it the first couple of coats of black paint. Was going to leave as bare black plastic but it had a few stress marks in the plastic.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 22, 2012, 05:04:30 PM
Blew a 4000km old Micheline Pilot Sport three and damned it... GREAT! >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 22, 2012, 05:31:07 PM
Took the inner headlights apart and polished them up as they were foggy. They look like new now. Will put pictures up tomorrow when they are back on once the glue dries.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on March 22, 2012, 06:02:05 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on March 22, 2012, 05:04:30 PM
Blew a 4000km old Micheline Pilot Sport three and damned it... GREAT! >:(

Man how do you blow so many tires  :o ??? I remember you did a couple on the .:R too
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 22, 2012, 06:10:54 PM
Quote from: coons on March 22, 2012, 06:02:05 PM
Man how do you blow so many tires  :o ??? I remember you did a couple on the .:R too

I think its my Yard at work.. lots of scrap metal etc..

its damning ridiculous problem is with most low profiles by the time you have realized its blown you have already ruined the sidewall :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on March 22, 2012, 10:22:43 PM
Picked up some new shoes  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on March 22, 2012, 10:44:03 PM
Quote from: I <3 SPEEDBUMPS! on March 22, 2012, 10:22:43 PM
Picked up some new shoes  :)

;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 23, 2012, 08:08:01 AM
Quote from: I <3 SPEEDBUMPS! on March 22, 2012, 10:22:43 PM
Picked up some new shoes  :)

Interesting, pray do tell... ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 23, 2012, 08:58:23 AM
Ordered the Tyre pressure monitoring system retrofit for the Passat (40 Bucks) hopefully it will save me shelling out for new damning tyres all the time  :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 23, 2012, 12:07:52 PM
Put the inner headlights back on, and for yesterday:

Before:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Foldlights.jpg&hash=67ebd0876fbcdc5d09af861e839a5fd50a28a245)

After:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fnewlights.jpg&hash=1607b813e1e7acfd94ca180ba6ab3339cc6eae05)

Now need to do the outers.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on March 23, 2012, 06:37:36 PM
Went to open my glove box and pulled the front right off  >:( Will have to find time and means to glue it back on in the weekend.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on March 25, 2012, 10:04:45 AM
Looking nice MM!

Quote from: M M on March 23, 2012, 12:07:52 PM
Put the inner headlights back on, and for yesterday:


After:
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Now need to do the outers.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 25, 2012, 12:34:57 PM
Quote from: Omes on March 25, 2012, 10:04:45 AM
Looking nice MM!

Thanks :) I'm really happy how they came out.

Went out to my Golf and realised that some to$$er stole my valve stem caps  ???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on March 25, 2012, 03:12:53 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on March 23, 2012, 08:08:01 AM
Interesting, pray do tell... ;)
Tell? Nahh I'll show you when theyre on :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on March 25, 2012, 06:37:32 PM
Quote from: I <3 SPEEDBUMPS! on March 25, 2012, 03:12:53 PM
Tell? Nahh I'll show you when theyre on :D

The meet next weekend?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on March 25, 2012, 06:52:01 PM
Quote from: coons on March 25, 2012, 06:37:32 PM
The meet next weekend?
Will have to be the next one. Havnt even ordered my adapters yet.
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^^Same setup as mine will be apart from tyre size  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on March 27, 2012, 07:38:51 PM
Glued the glove box door back on. All good now.
Also replaced the Dogbone mounts' bushes and installed a new DV and carbon cabin air filter. Not bad work for one evening. :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on March 27, 2012, 10:18:45 PM
for all the chch members that have seen my car before. youll know of the dent in the passengers door. after 3 years i finally panel beated it. it has been a shameful 3 years being that i am a panel beater. but now its done. onto the rest of the car
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on March 27, 2012, 10:21:47 PM
Gave mine a wash and clay bar on Saturday - it then rained before I could wax it... gave it a water blast and chamois tonight, then it got too dark and damp to wax!

Will start all over again in 2 weeks when I'm back in NZ... damn it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on March 29, 2012, 09:40:33 AM
Made it loud  haha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0CcbaEzrvc&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 29, 2012, 10:28:32 AM
Quote from: HaNs on March 29, 2012, 09:40:33 AM
Made it loud  haha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0CcbaEzrvc&feature=youtu.be

It sounds like it has a hole in the exhaust.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 29, 2012, 10:29:59 AM
Nothing yet recieved my Airbag i have been waiting 6 weeks for ... going to fit my R Line Wheel Tonight...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on March 29, 2012, 10:36:42 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on March 29, 2012, 10:28:32 AM
It sounds like it has a hole in the exhaust.

Its a big 2.75" hole at that
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on March 29, 2012, 11:17:07 AM
Quote from: I <3 SPEEDBUMPS! on March 25, 2012, 06:52:01 PM
Will have to be the next one. Havnt even ordered my adapters yet.
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^^Same setup as mine will be apart from tyre size  >:D

This looks like at the slightest hint of a bump your guard will hit the tyre and make a gouge and wear all the paint off your guard and leave rubber. Then start to rust. It also should fail a wof as the tyre is outside the guard and can flick rocks into other drivers windscreens. Which is annoying as hell so they made a law that tyres must fit within the guard. :)

Mind you do those rat rods get a wof? ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 29, 2012, 12:40:24 PM
could always fit mudguards if that happens  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 29, 2012, 12:43:39 PM
Quote from: HaNs on March 29, 2012, 10:36:42 AM
Its a big 2.75" hole at that

Sounds louder than my 18Litre Scanea...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 29, 2012, 03:53:07 PM
New tyres that don't extend beyond the guards.

Nitto NT05

;D

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on March 29, 2012, 08:26:47 PM
had a failed HID head lamp.

removed both and swapped just to confirm it was the bulb and not the controller.

took a bit of fiddling but managed to do it and determine it was just a 250+ gst bulb.  (and not a 850+ controller...)

(pricing from Armstrong)

the ole engine bay has a bit crammed in there! 

the new bulb should show up tomorrow. 

Armstrong also mentioned that the last controller they ordered was back in 2009 - old schooool
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on March 29, 2012, 09:08:53 PM
Quote from: BB on March 29, 2012, 11:17:07 AM
This looks like at the slightest hint of a bump your guard will hit the tyre and make a gouge and wear all the paint off your guard and leave rubber. Then start to rust.
I must inform you that I am 100% aware of this fact. Even my old wheels did it a little. I am willing to accept that i will probably constantly get pulled over for it too. But i'm young so let me have my fun >:D. On the subject of flicking rocks onto windscreens earlier today i was following a standard mk3 and had a rock flicked up on my screen. I can see where you are coming from but as long as proper following distances are observed then there shouldnt be too much damage to windscreens.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Damian@integrated on March 29, 2012, 09:18:09 PM
Now Now Kids..... Different strokes for different folks.... Play nice :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on March 30, 2012, 12:32:26 PM
Dropped my car off at the workshop for a cambelt change.  Last service that will be done at a dealership I think.  It's regular oil and filter changes at home from here on in.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 30, 2012, 05:25:44 PM
Finally fitted the rear diffuser:

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 30, 2012, 05:30:49 PM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on March 30, 2012, 05:54:29 PM
Went for a blat to Karaka and then into the city. The Turanza rubber that came off those E30 bottlecaps (that were on TM) definitely make everything feel different.

I had some very old Kelly's (remember them?) on the rear and well worn (but legal) Pirelli P6000's on the front.

The Turanza tyres allegedly have about 5k on them. The owner of the 318 (auto) died and passed the car onto the 19yo grandson, who in turn went out on the first day and put some 18"s on her. Apparently the next weekend the exhaust got 'paint-canned'. His old man is not impressed.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 30, 2012, 06:02:41 PM
Hauled the 90 quattro onto the trailer ready to take down to work and fit an abz tomorrow >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 30, 2012, 06:06:28 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on March 30, 2012, 05:30:49 PM
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Those exhausts are pretty close to the bodywork.

Heat transfer ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on March 30, 2012, 10:31:19 PM
Purchased some second hand rear adjustable spring perches from a guy on vwvortex as mine are seized. MOAR LOW  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 31, 2012, 07:45:27 AM
Quote from: I <3 SPEEDBUMPS! on March 30, 2012, 10:31:19 PM
Purchased some second hand rear adjustable spring perches from a guy on vwvortex as mine are seized. MOAR LOW  :)

Make sure you coat the new ones completely in Copper-eze (Copper grease)

and keep a tub in your car for when ever you adjust your Coils front and back...

You can always use brakleen to spray off the old crap and leave a clean canvas to paste on the new crap....
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 31, 2012, 08:52:58 AM
Fitted mk6 golf R wheel

But no buttons working yet cos the steering wheel control module was DOA

Before
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After
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 31, 2012, 08:55:08 AM
Looks good Anton.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 31, 2012, 09:23:38 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on March 31, 2012, 08:55:08 AM
Looks good Anton.

Cheers nick..

What a mission to get Airbags from over seas thou...

This was the 3rd shipping attempt the first two got stopped in Germany...



Worth it thou

Same Airbag locally is just shy of $2000

that one cost me around $400...

Thankfully the Seller was kind enough not to charge me shipping every time it was bounced...
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on March 31, 2012, 09:30:57 AM
Looks primo Anton, I think that's on the list for what I would like to do to my car down the line..

So you ended up getting the airbag out of Europe in the end?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on March 31, 2012, 01:42:30 PM
ordered some of these

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 31, 2012, 02:50:02 PM
Quote from: coons on March 31, 2012, 09:30:57 AM
Looks primo Anton, I think that's on the list for what I would like to do to my car down the line..

So you ended up getting the airbag out of Europe in the end?


Yeah the guy who i ordered it off about 2 months ago just kept sending it until it slipped thru customs  lol!

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on March 31, 2012, 02:53:47 PM
What was the reason they were getting picked up ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 31, 2012, 02:57:28 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on March 31, 2012, 02:53:47 PM
What was the reason they were getting picked up ?

an Airbag is an explosive Device...

its contraband from Airmail..

usually it will just get stopped and returned to sender...

if you are ordering one make sure you ask it to be declared as "Car Parts"
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on March 31, 2012, 05:37:21 PM
First time, using a foam gun for a car wash. It's actually very nice and works double as a spray jet + form gun. Works better in non windy area as you can imagine. Less chance of swirl marks on paint work!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on March 31, 2012, 06:56:27 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on March 31, 2012, 02:57:28 PM
if you are ordering one make sure you ask it to be declared as "Car Parts"
Thanks for the Tip, its on the list of things to do.
Is you wheel a solid black or a slightly grey?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on March 31, 2012, 07:51:15 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on March 31, 2012, 02:57:28 PM
an Airbag is an explosive Device...

its contraband from Airmail..

usually it will just get stopped and returned to sender...

if you are ordering one make sure you ask it to be declared as "Car Parts"

I LOVE mine, just such a nice feel and much better looking.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on March 31, 2012, 07:52:03 PM
Quote from: gtimanik on March 31, 2012, 01:42:30 PM
ordered some of these

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Those are on T/M for 99.00
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on March 31, 2012, 08:03:15 PM
yea. stoked
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 31, 2012, 08:48:32 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on March 31, 2012, 07:51:15 PM
I LOVE mine, just such a nice feel and much better looking.

YEEPP~%$%^*%*&

It made me
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After i fitted it
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 31, 2012, 08:49:31 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on March 31, 2012, 06:56:27 PM
Thanks for the Tip, its on the list of things to do.
Is you wheel a solid black or a slightly grey?

Slightly Grey.. but the Passats interior Paneling etc is pretty much that slight tinge any way..

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Albacol on April 02, 2012, 10:11:16 AM
Stripped and painted wheels matte Titanium, full clay, deswirl, wax and sealer. Fuly cleaned inside. Mint.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on April 02, 2012, 10:21:29 AM
Wheels look great in that colour!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on April 02, 2012, 07:35:25 PM
Hopefully getting these in
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on April 02, 2012, 07:42:24 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on April 02, 2012, 07:35:25 PM
Hopefully getting these in
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I hate you...  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Toro on April 02, 2012, 09:16:54 PM
Parts arrived just in time to spend a rainy long weekend doing a V6 cambelt...

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Stickman on April 02, 2012, 09:21:02 PM
Quote from: Albacol on April 02, 2012, 10:11:16 AM
Stripped and painted wheels matte Titanium, full clay, deswirl, wax and sealer. Fuly cleaned inside. Mint.
Very slick mate!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 02, 2012, 09:22:57 PM
Had a box arrive from 034, cant wait til thursday
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 02, 2012, 09:26:24 PM
recieved new taillights :) will change tomorrow. and repair and prime a bit more and hopefully take some photos this time
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 02, 2012, 09:36:00 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on April 02, 2012, 09:22:57 PM
Had a box arrive from 034, cant wait til thursday

What's in it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 02, 2012, 09:38:41 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on April 02, 2012, 09:36:00 PM
What's in it?

abz engine mount brackets and 10x flywheel bolts
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on April 04, 2012, 12:25:22 PM
lost my Lock stud key :( I think I left it in a wheel late one night.
New brake fluid went in today so was time for new ones.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on April 04, 2012, 03:05:24 PM
Bugger, thought I lost mine once  but it was firmly attached to the end of the wheel spanner.

  :laugh:

Car got a wheel alignment yesterday and some fresh brake fluid.
The underside was amazingly clean for a 7 year car.

;D

Brake fluid looked like it had never been changed.

:P

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on April 04, 2012, 05:06:46 PM
Wish my Jetta looked that clean underneath!

I also went in for a wheel alignment today. Alex from Precision wheels fixed my horrid positive camber at the front.

Now I kind of want a small spacer for the front wheels to get the rim sitting flush with the guard again...
Should have gone 8.5 in the front  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on April 04, 2012, 05:08:38 PM
new hid's arrived, installed - yaye - 2 lights and the same colour!

got some arriving from the states as well (got paranoid and didnt' want to be driving around with 1 light - so got some from NZ)

all in all, spent the same amount as the dealers single bulb and have 4

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on April 04, 2012, 05:10:27 PM
Quote from: weta.worker on April 04, 2012, 05:08:38 PM
new hid's arrived, installed - yaye - 2 lights and the same colour!

got some arriving from the states as well (got paranoid and didnt' want to be driving around with 1 light - so got some from NZ)

all in all, spent the same amount as the dealers single bulb and have 4
Well Done :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on April 04, 2012, 06:14:48 PM
Replaced the city/parking lights in the indicators with amber bulbs like the US spec ones:
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on April 04, 2012, 07:25:33 PM
Bought some brand appropriate carbon fibre look centre caps for my new wheels :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 04, 2012, 10:08:05 PM
Did some panel beating today and got it primed, also put in the new tail lights

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 04, 2012, 10:11:27 PM
Drove it to work and back. Melted some paint off my new diffuser :-)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on April 04, 2012, 10:39:21 PM
Told ya the pipes were too close.

;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on April 05, 2012, 02:11:03 PM
Gave it a wash and then wax.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on April 05, 2012, 02:31:02 PM
Spent the last few days working on mk3-
New susp, fitted short shift kit (after a year and a pretty arduous task), also had silicone water pipes and billet crack pipe installed >:D. Just a service to do and I'm sorted for a while!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on April 05, 2012, 06:38:20 PM
Got the Oettinger wheels on, New Bridgestone RE002 225s, Bilsteins in and some new adjustable drop links in. New lock studs and longer bolts. That'll do for a bit until its BT time.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on April 05, 2012, 07:01:52 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on April 05, 2012, 06:38:20 PM
Got the Oettinger wheels on, New Bridgestone RE002 225s, Bilsteins in and some new adjustable drop links in. New lock studs and longer bolts. That'll do for a bit until its BT time.
Pics!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on April 05, 2012, 10:12:54 PM
These Bilsteins don't go very low :( Perhaps I will adjust it after this weekend. Handles nicer so far though. Also the wheels are a strange design which makes them look really small?

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on April 05, 2012, 11:21:20 PM
Washed the Beetle.......
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on April 05, 2012, 11:55:59 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on April 05, 2012, 10:12:54 PM
These Bilsteins don't go very low :( Perhaps I will adjust it after this weekend. Handles nicer so far though. Also the wheels are a strange design which makes them look really small?

PSS9's don't go very low apparently, but should ride real nice. Buy my 19s....  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on April 05, 2012, 11:59:30 PM
Quote from: The Truth on April 05, 2012, 11:55:59 PM
PSS9's don't go very low apparently, but should ride real nice. Buy my 19s....  :P
They can definitely be wound down a lot more, the instruction manual just advises against it. So far I've found the ride firm but very responsive. These are the PSS B14s, so without the damper adjustments.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on April 06, 2012, 06:28:26 PM
Gave it a wash and cleaned out the interior of a bunch of stuff that had accumulated
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on April 06, 2012, 06:42:39 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on April 05, 2012, 10:12:54 PM
These Bilsteins don't go very low :( Perhaps I will adjust it after this weekend. Handles nicer so far though. Also the wheels are a strange design which makes them look really small?

What size are they ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on April 06, 2012, 09:39:13 PM
Activated the Tyre pressure monitoring system (hidden feature)

hopefully will help prevent ruining any more low profile tires
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 07, 2012, 05:59:44 PM
Sorry about the crap quality, only had my fone with me but you get the idea, 4.2l 32v v8 from an a8

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2FAudi%252090q%2FDSC_0075.jpg&hash=fed626f47e8bc34fcc9c2478de3458c8daaccffb)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2FAudi%252090q%2FDSC_0071.jpg&hash=f5bf2d55b30e22c38600def2122332b9167e46e2)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on April 08, 2012, 10:51:35 AM
that looks awesome baz! 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on April 08, 2012, 11:01:47 AM
Made up some ramps so my VAG could make it into and out of garage without ruining front lip too much more.  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on April 08, 2012, 02:27:20 PM

took CHiP for a spin around the block  ....

gawd damn that noise, gonna have to take it in to a Audi mechanic or shop  ...

Jem don't know, Steve at local garage don't know,  ::)

but I know, something wants to break ...   :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 08, 2012, 04:01:56 PM
Quote from: Pushbutton_auto on April 08, 2012, 02:27:20 PM
took CHiP for a spin around the block  ....

gawd damn that noise, gonna have to take it in to a Audi mechanic or shop  ...

Jem don't know, Steve at local garage don't know,  ::)

but I know, something wants to break ...   :(

Whats the noise?
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on April 08, 2012, 05:00:29 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on April 07, 2012, 05:59:44 PM
Sorry about the crap quality, only had my fone with me but you get the idea, 4.2l 32v v8 from an a8

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2FAudi%252090q%2FDSC_0075.jpg&hash=fed626f47e8bc34fcc9c2478de3458c8daaccffb)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2FAudi%252090q%2FDSC_0071.jpg&hash=f5bf2d55b30e22c38600def2122332b9167e46e2)

Wowser! That looks snug! Nice work!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on April 08, 2012, 05:15:27 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on April 07, 2012, 05:59:44 PM
Sorry about the crap quality, only had my fone with me but you get the idea, 4.2l 32v v8 from an a8

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2FAudi%252090q%2FDSC_0075.jpg&hash=fed626f47e8bc34fcc9c2478de3458c8daaccffb)


are the back wheels still on the ground?   ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on April 08, 2012, 05:35:16 PM
Originally I thought it was wheel bearings on CHiP and the Ooze, but Mike drove all the way to Wellington in the ooze, so can't have been too bad.

CHiP sounded like a bearing but now sounds like serious gearbox (auto) internals or cv or bearing or ...     ::)

Engine sounds good by its self, so must be drivetrain ...

have a spare box but really I need to pull the whole lot out and check and replace everything I reckon. 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 08, 2012, 07:08:43 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on April 08, 2012, 05:00:29 PM
Wowser! That looks snug! Nice work!

Its quite a fit, can get a finger between each exh mani and the chassis rails

Quote from: the phantom on April 08, 2012, 05:15:27 PM
are the back wheels still on the ground?   ;D

The v8 isnt realy any heavier than the 20v turbo 5cyl that was sitting in there befor
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on April 08, 2012, 09:09:58 PM
Quote from: Pushbutton_auto on April 08, 2012, 05:35:16 PM
Originally I thought it was wheel bearings on CHiP and the Ooze, but Mike drove all the way to Wellington in the ooze, so can't have been too bad.

CHiP sounded like a bearing but now sounds like serious gearbox (auto) internals or cv or bearing or ...     ::)

Engine sounds good by its self, so must be drivetrain ...

have a spare box but really I need to pull the whole lot out and check and replace everything I reckon.

I took it straight to qualitat on my way out of town and bunged a new bearing in.....wasn't keen to risk it like that all the way home.....should've got an oil change,new plugs and air/fuel filters too,but couldn't do it all.....

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on April 08, 2012, 09:10:57 PM
what are doing for brakes Mike?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 08, 2012, 09:12:22 PM
Quote from: slowburn on April 08, 2012, 09:10:57 PM
what are doing for brakes Mike?

Fronts will be porsche calipers with a8 rotors, rears will be from the urs6
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on April 10, 2012, 11:56:08 AM
Cut the tags off the Jappa number plate holder and mounted it up higher so it sits flush in the Heckblende  8) Tidies up the back of the car so much!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 10, 2012, 07:48:34 PM
Better.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2Fs720x720%2F560263_10150773084270901_1642264055_n.jpg&hash=f32f85d5b653b6ef6b1b7b3a313e73a3cda48bcd)

Chrome strip removed, sticky stuff not removed yet!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2Fs720x720%2F575715_10150773086105901_197096790900_12098067_1699806498_n.jpg&hash=8136c357e08d6816e423c695e913dd424af06309)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 10, 2012, 08:02:34 PM
Replaced the rear pads on the alfa 75, what a damning c u next tuesday of a job
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on April 10, 2012, 08:08:14 PM
It's an art... Second time round it's easier, but you're still working blind.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 10, 2012, 08:23:03 PM
Had to take the calipers off as the outer pistons were stuck, it wasnt hard just alot of dicking around for what is usualy a simple job, ah well tomorrow ill be able to drive it for the first time in 11mths
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 13, 2012, 04:53:12 PM
New uprated strut mounts in my 80 quattro, so much nicer now that theres no more knocking
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on April 13, 2012, 06:22:10 PM
Took out outer headlights and gave them a good clean/polish. Will put photos up tomorrow when they're back on.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 13, 2012, 06:30:21 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash4%2F473229_10150780654235901_197096790900_12126362_2097329049_o.jpg&hash=a0c987d8615c539809716daf142d446abbfe3224)

Got this yesterday:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc7%2Fs720x720%2F579154_10150777816295901_197096790900_12117713_894536315_n.jpg&hash=7f8ba3e3ac47d1b3b4e994c15ec87f52e157ec87)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Toro on April 13, 2012, 06:48:09 PM
Rob, what's the difference with the S3 one?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 13, 2012, 06:52:55 PM
It's a quicker rack. 2.5 turns rather than 3ish.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on April 14, 2012, 05:55:46 PM
put new washer jets in, to find that VW uses stuff like conduit for the pipes to the jets and it hardens and breaks

so a trip to mitre10 for some pvc tube, much more pressure to the screen and I won't waste as much screeh wash squirting around under the bonnet!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on April 14, 2012, 06:27:00 PM
Put in the new tail lights which turned up this morning (thanks Vert!). Sorry about the crappy pic, it was getting dark...

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3isYVTu4bDw/T4kX9MFMaQI/AAAAAAAAAJU/MLZDlV8qbDw/s640/lights.jpg)


Not 100% convinced about the look on a red car though. Any thoughts people?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on April 14, 2012, 07:07:06 PM
Broke it  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on April 14, 2012, 07:11:38 PM
Quote from: Number21 on April 14, 2012, 06:27:00 PM
Not 100% convinced about the look on a red car though. Any thoughts people?

I think it looks good.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 14, 2012, 10:27:29 PM
looks awesome
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on April 14, 2012, 10:35:32 PM
Quote from: gtimanik on April 14, 2012, 10:27:29 PM
looks awesome

Cheers.

Deedub's Mk2 and your's are going to be clones, some Mk2 tail lights turned up in the same package.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 14, 2012, 10:58:32 PM
lol damn. think the motor in my mk2 is almost kaput so i really need to get my a into gear and get those parts for the conversion. also need to head in a different direction from him lol. might be going a diferent colour with the respray might go charcoal instead of the same silver.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on April 19, 2012, 05:11:23 PM
Mk3 did its best Caddy impersonation today- with seats folded down it managed to fit a whole mk3 exhaust, downpipe and muffler, and a full set of Mk3 Recaros, as well as a large new microwave and a slushie machine.... and that was without removing the sub and amp first!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BM3vGYdLWnQ/T4-N76Gs2KI/AAAAAAAAAKU/GajobvXSNBo/s640/IMG_20120419_130010.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JFjqmqa2SLk/T4-OKYKf_JI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/aC23TvyG01g/s640/IMG_20120419_125941.jpg)



The afternoon was then spent cleaning out the interior and fitting the new seats... pics to come. I've waited a long time to get my hands on a set of Mk3 Gti Recaros, but thanks to deedub (and the guys at dubworld), the trusty VR6 is looking nice and OEM on the inside.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on April 19, 2012, 05:41:46 PM
And also thanks to the dudes at dubworld I finally found a mk3 gti downpipe and a nice back box with DTM style tips for the mk2.

ABF loom is all prepared, bring on the weekend for loom + engine install ...  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on April 19, 2012, 08:02:53 PM
Broke the sunroof again (guiding clip the cast has broken, my fault for not putting it back together properly), melted a pipe attached to the air intake on the manifold and enjoyed being thrown around in the car like a bucking bronco as it gasped for air.

Now need to source one of those pipes, have taped it up to keep it semi-whole, still missing a little power though. Guess its off to Takanini PaP I go.. First week of owning the car and its already thrown the ABS light too. Though that was an easy fix on my GTI with soldering, I'm not giving up on my car this time!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on April 19, 2012, 08:25:39 PM
Stuck a luggage rack on the beetle tonight.....it fits...now to paint it white or chrome it, bolt some wood slats down....and done ...yay!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on April 20, 2012, 08:56:20 PM
Quick testfit of one of the wheels
Just imagine it 'tucking' 5mm more  ;)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd392%2FBrettGTIDUB%2F003-2.jpg&hash=298609579620f9df9fc669f1f9ccf40996d40689)
Adapters are with NZ customs at the moment so as soon as they make sure we havent hidden drugs inside them they should be in my possesion next week.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on April 21, 2012, 01:53:18 PM
cleaned the throttle body on the wife's Polo, great return on very little time spent
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on April 21, 2012, 02:42:13 PM
Rolled the rear arches.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Y0RKI on April 21, 2012, 03:45:56 PM
bought one

Mk3 VR6 manual in Tornado Red  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on April 21, 2012, 03:49:09 PM
Quote from: Coupe on April 21, 2012, 03:45:56 PM
bought one

Mk3 VR6 manual in Tornado Red  8)

the one off tm?

Get that claybar out! looked faded..? was it that bad in person or pics?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Y0RKI on April 21, 2012, 04:05:38 PM
nah this is a 5 door
few little extra's around it too.
Strut brace, slotted/drilled rotors, simota intake, different alloys (yet to be indentified) 30mm lower.

I'll get pics up once it's all cleaned up and looking sharp
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on April 21, 2012, 04:07:01 PM
Quote from: Coupe on April 21, 2012, 04:05:38 PM
nah this is a 5 door
few little extra's around it too.
Strut brace, slotted/drilled rotors, simota intake, different alloys (yet to be indentified) 30mm lower.

I'll get pics up once it's all cleaned up and looking sharp

Sounds cool.... 5 doors waaaaaaaaaaay better  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on April 21, 2012, 04:10:49 PM
Quote from: Coupe on April 21, 2012, 04:05:38 PM
nah this is a 5 door
few little extra's around it too.
Strut brace, slotted/drilled rotors, simota intake, different alloys (yet to be indentified) 30mm lower.

I'll get pics up once it's all cleaned up and looking sharp
Sounds like fun!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on April 21, 2012, 05:38:48 PM
Technically my friend did this and it was last night but only just noticed it now. Going too fast into a drivethrough. Wheel hit the guard.
Who knows anyone in Wellington area who does guard rolling?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on April 21, 2012, 10:32:08 PM
Quote from: Coupe on April 21, 2012, 04:05:38 PM
nah this is a 5 door
few little extra's around it too.
Strut brace, slotted/drilled rotors, simota intake, different alloys (yet to be indentified) 30mm lower.

I'll get pics up once it's all cleaned up and looking sharp

I wonder if this is the one that gets belted thru G.I periodically...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on April 22, 2012, 02:11:59 AM
Swapped the suspension out for Pirelli Edition kit.  Those axle bolts are crazy tight.  Manual says to go to 200 +180 degrees but I think I only managed 100-120 degrees :S
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on April 22, 2012, 08:35:00 PM
Found a splash guard thing (1h6805825, goes in the gap in front of the front wheel and behind the bumper) but only for the left side.. still need the right side..
Also grabbed some of the roof rail clips (without breaking them!  :D)
And a rear screen heater switch (with working bulb)

Not the greatest of hauls, but my car is nearing 100%
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on April 24, 2012, 07:17:37 PM
Replaced the power steering pump belt and installed some all-red tail lights that I made up today.
Best picture I could take, as it got dark:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fredtailsupload.jpg&hash=afbe4922aa5f545bf501640b2a93a50501e9d22a)

Will put up some better photos tomorrow.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on April 24, 2012, 07:34:36 PM
Quote from: M M on April 24, 2012, 07:17:37 PM
Installed some all-red tail lights that I made up today.
Legal?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 24, 2012, 08:17:14 PM
KOOL!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on April 24, 2012, 08:21:53 PM
New tyres arrived today! They look like they shouldn't fit under the guards of a small hatch... Look like they should stick to the road like crap to a blanket though!

Will get them fitted on Thursday along with changing the cam follower and hopefully a bit of wax and polish.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on April 24, 2012, 09:46:46 PM
Quote from: Kermit on April 24, 2012, 07:34:36 PM
Legal?

No idea, but I know you can have red indicators on the back. Plus there were some that came like this, so should be fine I hope.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 25, 2012, 07:59:23 AM
Quote from: M M on April 24, 2012, 09:46:46 PM
No idea, but I know you can have red indicators on the back. Plus there were some that came like this, so should be fine I hope.

Do they have reflectors?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on April 25, 2012, 09:39:05 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on April 25, 2012, 07:59:23 AM
Do they have reflectors?


Yes, they are the standard lights of which I tinted the top half red.

Quote from: M M on April 24, 2012, 07:17:37 PM
Will put up some better photos tomorrow.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fredtailsupload2.jpg&hash=477041e20795fcc250b08afc2e66a8f37fb9d76a)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on April 25, 2012, 09:57:10 AM
That looks good  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on April 26, 2012, 12:22:30 PM
Quote from: wgtngti on April 25, 2012, 09:57:10 AM
That looks good  :D
Quote from: gtimanik on April 24, 2012, 08:17:14 PM
KOOL!!

Thanks guys :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Lachlan013 on April 26, 2012, 01:43:04 PM
Locked myself out of it... The joys of the auto lock function right?

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know how to get into a locked Mk4? A PM would be greatly appreciated aha ;D

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 26, 2012, 01:46:46 PM
Brick?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Y0RKI on April 26, 2012, 03:58:37 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on April 26, 2012, 01:46:46 PM
Brick?

I LOVE LAMP!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on April 26, 2012, 05:42:46 PM
looking good MM your car is coming along nicely
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on April 26, 2012, 06:15:18 PM
Quote from: Fizz on April 26, 2012, 05:42:46 PM
looking good MM your car is coming along nicely

Thanks mate :)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on April 26, 2012, 07:22:31 PM
Got the tyres changed today, have only driven 40km so far, a little bit through some hills but suitably impressed with the S-04's so far.

Also changed the cam follower today, seriously easy for the protection it offers... Do it now if you haven't already!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on April 26, 2012, 07:45:32 PM
Quote from: Lachlan013 on April 26, 2012, 01:43:04 PM
Locked myself out of it... The joys of the auto lock function right?

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know how to get into a locked Mk4? A PM would be greatly appreciated aha ;D

How do you get into one?
Packing strap around the drivers inside door handle?
I got a Jag once by a coat hanger from the passenger side, wedging the door top open, pulling the drivers door handle not the pop down, which most cars don't even have now.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on April 26, 2012, 09:50:04 PM
Had my skid plate fitted finally after a few weeks of R & D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on April 26, 2012, 09:57:37 PM
No more marks in your undies now?  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on April 26, 2012, 10:01:31 PM
Oh and now I have a WOF!!

8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on April 26, 2012, 10:06:42 PM
Finally fitted the Cupra lip onto the R as well as a Black Forest Industries dog bone mount- thanks Anton!
also had a full detailing and stone chip repair done by final touch, Gordon and the team worked wonders on it, and am extremely happy with the finish and service!

Gordon was also kind enough to give me some $25 vouchers for us (VASK) to use, so if you are keen to get a good clean and wax pre-winter hit me up for a voucher!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on April 27, 2012, 03:48:01 PM
Good Stuff Gordon :D
Pics Ash?
Aidan: I'll b doing my cam follower in the next week or so along with new DV. Going for a full service on Wed :) Need to look for a new Battery and start putting money a side 4 new front tyres. It currently has Pirelli P Zero Rosso's
Out of interest what was the condition of your cam follower when u replaced it?
I've seen some shockers on the net and some guys need to replace theirs practically every service.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on April 27, 2012, 04:43:17 PM
Quote from: Fizz on April 27, 2012, 03:48:01 PM
Good Stuff Gordon :D
Pics Ash?
Aidan: I'll b doing my cam follower in the next week or so along with new DV. Going for a full service on Wed :) Need to look for a new Battery and start putting money a side 4 new front tyres. It currently has Pirelli P Zero Rosso's
Out of interest what was the condition of your cam follower when u replaced it?
I've seen some shockers on the net and some guys need to replace theirs practically every service.

I've gotta search through the garage for the old one, wasn't too bad actually. I'll post a pic when I've got it. Looking on other forums, I would suggest mine has been done in the past. No visible damage to the camshaft and the follower was just a little scratchy.

I put a new battery in yesterday too - $280 later!!

I took P-Zeros off yesterday too. PITA tyres...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on April 27, 2012, 05:12:21 PM
What Battery did you fit and what tyres did u get?
Glad to hear cam follower and cam aren't 2 bad, that's good news.
Will be interesting to see the condition mine is in  :o
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on April 27, 2012, 06:58:15 PM
Quote from: Fizz on April 27, 2012, 05:12:21 PM
What Battery did you fit and what tyres did u get?
Glad to hear cam follower and cam aren't 2 bad, that's good news.
Will be interesting to see the condition mine is in  :o

Battery was just from Repco, it gave up the ghost when I was at Firestone getting the tyres changed and Repco is just next door. It is just a replacement of the factory DIN65. Big mother of a battery!

I replaced the Tyres with 225/40/18 Potenza S-04 Pole Position tyres. They seem good so far, but I'm not expecting an awesome life out of them. Nice and quiet though.

Yep, I was pretty stoked with the condition of the Cam and follower. I think I'll still be replacing it each service though, so easy I might as well just do it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on April 28, 2012, 09:55:02 AM
Hmmm not much interest in discussing the details of how to bust into our mk4s with packing strap etc >:D
What about the old Hondas that you popped the plastic bit and pulled the rod in 2 secs.
Everybody knew that trick.
I have busted into so many cars with coat hangers and packing strap etc but I have never stolen a car :angel: Cause Ive never been a tea leaf. :angel: :angel:
I have not been able to get a few though and the lock guys come with a blank key and give it a few gently brutal twists and then file them where the impressions are.
Well that is all old school stuff and nowadays you ring the Dealer or the AA or a pro lock shop and pay big money.

Im not sure mk4s difficulty.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on April 28, 2012, 02:46:45 PM
First time out in the rain on Nittos.

No crash !

;D

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on April 28, 2012, 03:45:41 PM
Rolled the front wheel arches and gave the tail lights another wet sand and polish. Now I'm happy with them.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Y0RKI on April 29, 2012, 11:02:45 AM
Fitted some Prorack roof bars to the VR6
Is there some special nack to these bars?
Mine dont seem to clamp in properly, never had an issue before but these move slightly which cant be right!
PITA of a day doing them yesterday too
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on April 30, 2012, 09:18:49 AM
Pics? My Thule ones are ridiculously easy to put on. Do they clamp under the roof rubber into the rail?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Y0RKI on April 30, 2012, 09:42:02 AM
yep, lift the rubber slightly and it sits under the rail there
Stupidly easy to do however it jus doesnt sit down enough to cause a decent grip.
I'm thinking that the bars are wrong and/or broken
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blackbetty on April 30, 2012, 01:21:28 PM
Poked timing chain, so out the engine came, 7 hours to get it out, I thought that was pretty good considering it was my first attempt and was by myself :)
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on April 30, 2012, 01:25:05 PM
Good Work, your engine bay is still extremely tidy :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Albacol on April 30, 2012, 03:44:14 PM
Not quite today but it's off in for its new suspension tomorrow - warranty replacement of leaking front shocks and replacing the boots and recharging with DRC oil. Seems like a common theme on the RS6 and RS4 judging by the amount of hassle others have had with it.

EDIT: All done, ahhhhh much nicer to drive now, no crashing and banging and feels very flat compared to before. Excellent.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: gooseybhai on May 02, 2012, 05:39:01 PM
Hi all,

after experiencing some funky intermittant workings of power locks, power windows, interior lights, and the boot not locking or not unlocking.....a day later all windows and locks stopped working !

The guys at AutoFixa in Auckland traced it to a dodgy wire in the loom so thankful it wasnt the CCM. 
Good they noted that there was no signs of moisture around the CCM and loom so no CCM upgrade required.

I drive a '99 Passat 2.8l V6 Auto Sedan.



Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Y0RKI on May 03, 2012, 08:19:53 AM
turned her back into a VR6

As she was in the morning up at Woodhill Bike Park
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Later that morning after swapping the lights and adding the fog lights:
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on May 03, 2012, 10:43:47 AM
Looks heaps better!

Just need a two bar grille now...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on May 03, 2012, 03:12:03 PM
Failed my warrant  :(
Front adjustable drop links rubbing, suspension uncerted. Thought it might slip through  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 03, 2012, 03:39:40 PM
Stripped more crap off the MKII during my Lunch break
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on May 03, 2012, 05:18:01 PM
Got a set of Porsche d90s for the Jetta!

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The previous owner was using them as hose reels!  ;D

Anyone coming up from Tauranga in the next week or two?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 03, 2012, 06:07:33 PM
Nice! Can't wait to see them on man.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on May 03, 2012, 06:39:30 PM
hmmmm

http://jokes-by-mail.blogspot.co.nz/2010/03/only-in-south-africa-garden-hose-car.html

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on May 03, 2012, 09:30:57 PM
Fitted two surf boards to the beetle's Roof Rack!....lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on May 03, 2012, 10:13:30 PM
Fixed the knocking sound coming from the rear suspension. The bolt at the bottom o the shock was loose so it was moving up and down on bumps. Easy fix, just had to find it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 03, 2012, 10:17:05 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on May 03, 2012, 10:13:30 PM
Fixed the knocking sound coming from the rear suspension. The bolt at the bottom o the shock was loose so it was moving up and down on bumps. Easy fix, just had to find it.

i had this issue once dude..

out of interest the bolt that is holding in the bottom of the rears shocks
is it the exact same size as the hole that is factory drilled in the rear beam?

When i got shocks in my MKIV

the Golf has 10mm holes for the shank to go thru.. but the new shocks only had bushes that accomadated 8mm ...

no matter how many times i re-tightened they would start knocking again ended out having to drill out the bushes to accomodate the bigger bolts...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on May 03, 2012, 10:20:39 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on May 03, 2012, 06:39:30 PM
hmmmm

http://jokes-by-mail.blogspot.co.nz/2010/03/only-in-south-africa-garden-hose-car.html

Just seems much more logical when mounted on a wall, near a tap! ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on May 03, 2012, 11:27:25 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on May 03, 2012, 10:17:05 PM
out of interest the bolt that is holding in the bottom of the rears shocks
is it the exact same size as the hole that is factory drilled in the rear beam?
the Golf has 10mm holes for the shank to go thru.. but the new shocks only had bushes that accomadated 8mm ...
The standard bolts went back in OK, so I just used them which makes me think the bilsteins have 10mm holes? I probably should get new bolts for them as I heard they are once use items, though.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 04, 2012, 07:27:40 AM
Built a Loom to retrofit the Factory Footwell lighting
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 04, 2012, 05:25:35 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on May 03, 2012, 11:27:25 PM
The standard bolts went back in OK, so I just used them which makes me think the bilsteins have 10mm holes? I probably should get new bolts for them as I heard they are once use items, though.

Maybe you need to upsize your bolts to 10mm
that will involve enlargening the mount holes..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on May 05, 2012, 01:44:15 PM
Wound the rear coils down a few threads
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 05, 2012, 05:52:21 PM
Fizz and I cracked in to it and made some progress!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2Fe4673b66.jpg&hash=3bd896b434cee9375e6bd20921801c120fb248c2)

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Did some panel beating to correct some retarded looking rain tray
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Cleaned fluffy deadening on the roof
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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on May 05, 2012, 07:21:49 PM
Nice one Ranton! So what's next?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 05, 2012, 08:05:36 PM
Quote from: coons on May 05, 2012, 07:21:49 PM
Nice one Ranton! So what's next?

Demo derby ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 05, 2012, 08:10:07 PM
dunno but it was fun towing the shell around the yard at speed with the fork lift and no brakes :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on May 05, 2012, 09:56:38 PM
Not my VAG but drove a Cayenne Auckland to Wellington today. Only the diesel but man it can boogie.
The cornering is AMAZING. I couldn't believe something that heavy and large could be as good as reported. It is.  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on May 06, 2012, 01:06:56 AM
ghetto by passed the heater core in the 200 today,didn't know what i was doing really ,but it works,took the line out of the top of the block off,couldn't get the line into the head to play nice,so I snipped it. So so tight in that engine bay,took the dist cap off and unbolted the power steering res so I could move a lil' easier.

long story short,used a falcon rad hose from repco and some clamps and a brass plumbing fitting to bring it all together,it ain't pretty but its solid and it works,just no heater/demister........ cares,just need it to go for now.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blackbetty on May 06, 2012, 02:05:46 PM
Fixed the glove box in the mk4 in amongst swearing about a stripped bolt on the vr6 flywheel.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on May 06, 2012, 08:15:54 PM
Failed a warrant so booked it in to go lower at the same time the king pins gets sorted......
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on May 06, 2012, 09:05:21 PM
Brought it home for the first time in approx 18 months.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on May 06, 2012, 09:09:18 PM
There is just something so classic in those lines....   8) 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 07, 2012, 01:28:04 PM
Filled my car full of wheels:
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And got my steelies fitted:
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on May 07, 2012, 01:34:52 PM
Looks awesome!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on May 07, 2012, 01:54:37 PM
Nice one man! That looks really sweet
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 07, 2012, 02:07:01 PM
Agree they look mean  :)
Well done man u must be stoked
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on May 07, 2012, 02:09:57 PM
Nice work MM!  This mk2 is coming along just fine  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 07, 2012, 02:41:43 PM
Quote from: Omes on May 07, 2012, 02:09:57 PM
Nice work MM!  This mk2 is coming along just fine  8)

Agreed, less is more.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on May 07, 2012, 02:50:24 PM
Nice work M M! I agree with RS Zwei - clean and simple is winning. What was the final wheel spec?

Looking forward to some pics out of the shadows  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on May 07, 2012, 03:31:58 PM
Good job man! Looks nice  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 07, 2012, 03:36:27 PM
Thanks everyone :)
Quote from: Filx on May 07, 2012, 02:50:24 PM
What was the final wheel spec?

The specs are:
Fronts 8" wide et20
Rears 8.5" wide et13

185/60r14 tyres all round.

I'm very happy with how it looks now, couldn't stop smiling when I put them on and could see the lip in the rearview mirror as I was driving :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on May 08, 2012, 07:51:29 AM
Clutch change in the T4.  :o
Motor and box out.   Change all the gear selectors bushes and tensioners
On accessory belt. 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 08, 2012, 07:55:36 AM
Quote from: GTI's on May 08, 2012, 07:51:29 AM
Clutch change in the T4.  :o
Motor and box out.   Change all the gear selectors bushes and tensioners
On accessory belt.

Making space 4 that R36 Motor and turbo are we? ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on May 08, 2012, 08:02:44 AM
I love my 5cyl diesel!! It goes awesome already!
Come get ya hands dirty!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on May 08, 2012, 08:10:13 AM
Quote from: GTI's on May 08, 2012, 07:51:29 AM
Clutch change in the T4.  :o
Motor and box out.   Change all the gear selectors bushes and tensioners
On accessory belt.

Did ya stick with the DMF? I went SM when changed mine and not convinced it was a good idea.  Mission job though. Was the only job I've ever farmed out that I could have done myself.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Dan202 on May 08, 2012, 08:32:47 AM
Looking good man!  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 08, 2012, 09:05:39 AM
My New Toy arrived today :)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 08, 2012, 10:42:27 AM
Like!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 08, 2012, 12:52:30 PM
Dyno - good result, 168KW (225bhp) at the wheels.
That's up 18whp since fitting the exhaust, intake manifold and FMIC.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on May 08, 2012, 12:54:02 PM
Where did you get it done, Rob?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 08, 2012, 01:01:36 PM
Shred Motorsport at their new place in Petone. They've done a great job on the new place and the dyno bay is excellent.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 08, 2012, 01:44:59 PM
Loud noises:
http://youtu.be/Zzt8tcO-xu4
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on May 08, 2012, 01:49:26 PM
What tune do you have Rob? I noticed boost was over 20psi at some points.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 08, 2012, 02:20:00 PM
impressive Rob! great gains :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 08, 2012, 02:53:42 PM
It's a Shark Performance (UK company) stage 2 map.

Boost is rather high and is higher still since fitting the new bits. Will post graphs when they email them but it's hitting some sort of soft limit at 1.5 bar (22PSI) and cutting boost. Need to get the overall boost reduced a bit I think. Or invest in a bigger turbo for even more boosts :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on May 08, 2012, 03:03:45 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on May 08, 2012, 02:53:42 PM
Or invest in a bigger turbo for even more boosts :D
I like this idea.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on May 10, 2012, 10:37:13 PM
Picked it up .....lower and new link/king pins in .....so much nicer to drive!....wohoo.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on May 10, 2012, 10:45:04 PM
PICS OF LOWER!!  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on May 10, 2012, 11:41:54 PM
Ripped out the intake and throttle body, all cleaned. Pondered over the wipers and A/C not working while everything else does.. Damn Mk3s/VR6s, never a dull moment.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on May 11, 2012, 08:18:41 AM
SMF wilco.     Are they noisy?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on May 11, 2012, 08:43:01 AM
Quote from: GTI's on May 11, 2012, 08:18:41 AM
SMF wilco.     Are they noisy?

Not really.  I seem to think there's a little more vibration right down low, like around 1000 - 1300 rpm. Just as the boost kicks in it feels a bit rougher than with DMF. Other than that once it's opened up on the road there's no perceivable difference.  But when one is trickling along at say 1500rpm you can feel it's a 5cyl.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: elmo on May 11, 2012, 11:20:31 AM
Replaced 2 hoses on the VR6 last night and reset the airbag warning (which worked). Nice to have no dash lights now!

Now.... to fix the oil link from the oil filter housing.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on May 11, 2012, 11:22:18 AM
That's ok I can live with that!
The dmf was crap!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on May 11, 2012, 11:25:06 AM
Got my Caliper carriers in from ECS. Customs charged me $66 in GST and an extra $55 in various addon fees  >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 11, 2012, 12:40:40 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on May 11, 2012, 11:25:06 AM
Got my Caliper carriers in from ECS. Customs charged me $66 in GST and an extra $55 in various addon fees  >:(

I got slapped with $200 customs charges bringing in 2 Mini Computers :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on May 11, 2012, 12:57:38 PM
Quote from: DubMan on May 10, 2012, 10:37:13 PM
Picked it up .....lower and new link/king pins in .....so much nicer to drive!....wohoo.....

Quote from: Kermit on May 10, 2012, 10:45:04 PM
PICS OF LOWER!!  :D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vwteam.com%2Fgalerie%2Falbums%2Fsee_12_4%2Fsee_12_741934_1241368860_o.jpg&hash=2c5cafcf853ce20f9dc27943efaa12387461b586)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 11, 2012, 01:05:43 PM
Quote from: Fizz on May 11, 2012, 12:40:40 PM
I got slapped with $200 customs charges bringing in 2 Mini Computers :(

its about to get worse too apparently from next month on? everything that is being bought in regardless of value will incur customs gst/duty charges.. and apparently the charges will be based off not the value declared but the Local Retail value of the item.. including gifts!!!!!

this country is becoming more draconian everyday!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: xring on May 13, 2012, 10:17:08 PM
Went for a little drive in the Bora Yesterday. Rotorua - Wanganui - Palmerston North - Rotorua. Trip computer was reading 9.2 litres per 100 kms virtually all the way. Not bad for a 2.8 V6
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 13, 2012, 10:24:03 PM
Fixed my Reverse light which hasnt worked for about 2months now.. the feed got severed...

pain in the ass.. easy to fix thou after it was isolated!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on May 13, 2012, 10:39:27 PM
Slapped the right side headlight. Works now and dash warning light is gone.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 21, 2012, 09:58:47 AM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash4%2Fs720x720%2F292498_10150951357640901_197096790900_12430093_1744503720_n.jpg&hash=9105cd79a913bf5ad5cb640957ad870c67d76bb6)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 21, 2012, 12:48:49 PM
haha awesome  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on May 21, 2012, 09:51:37 PM
My girlfriend has been driving the car to uni for the past couple of weeks with out a hitch, learning to slow down for the bumps and things.

But then today she decided to hug the curb with the wheels. Lucky they are only steelies but still annoying!  >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 21, 2012, 10:14:14 PM
Quote from: nacnud on May 21, 2012, 09:51:37 PM
My girlfriend has been driving the car to uni for the past couple of weeks with out a hitch, learning to slow down for the bumps and things.

But then today she decided to hug the curb with the wheels. Lucky they are only steelies but still annoying!  >:(

Thats grounds to give her the flick ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on May 21, 2012, 11:17:37 PM
don't be too hasty,she may have some talent? Dunc? ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on May 21, 2012, 11:59:47 PM
Haha, na she is a keeper!

I just won't let her drive it when I get my OZ Turbos  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anne t on May 22, 2012, 04:44:12 AM
Replaced vw motorsport gear knob with a new standard one,looks loads better
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on May 22, 2012, 12:07:29 PM
Bummer Dunc$.
Put my 12.3" rotors and caliper carriers on yesterday. Pretty easy job really.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on May 22, 2012, 01:38:55 PM
I looked at import tax duty issue again on http://www.customs.govt.nz/features/charges/fees/Pages/default.aspx

They seem to have updated the page last month, but i haven't got a copy of previous version to compare directly.
Problem is that any goods that would indicate the GST collection of $60 of higher - would be taxed (Then you pay other duty fees also). They do not think the process charge is worth it if it is less than that.

Also, having a receipt taken out (from place of departure) seems to make things worse, as they can tax up to the their valuation of the product that you are importing. It may be worth while importing it with the receipt attached or have it imported with modified receipt.

I am not promoting to bypass the import law, but it seems that:

1) They are being very tight, to almost a ridiculous level (you can't buy a lot of things here)
2) With GST rise - this means the items we can import without being taxed are now less (12.5% -> 15% to make up $60)

Wish we have what Australians have with their $1000 import tax duty. That's Aussie dollar too. You can basically import most car parts without having to go through custom and being taxed.

:o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 23, 2012, 07:12:32 PM
Did an oil and filter change.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 23, 2012, 08:50:18 PM
Ordered heaps of parts
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on May 23, 2012, 08:52:22 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on May 23, 2012, 08:50:18 PM
Ordered heaps of parts

Hopefully a big turbo in amongst it all???
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 23, 2012, 10:06:47 PM
Quote from: CBRT on May 23, 2012, 08:52:22 PM
Hopefully a big turbo in amongst it all???

I wish only boring crap :-(

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on May 24, 2012, 09:24:08 AM
inspired by Rob's 111,111km milestone.

my car got to this..

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on May 24, 2012, 09:36:06 AM
Quote from: ranton-inc on May 23, 2012, 10:06:47 PM
I wish only boring s**t :-(

Oh well at least you will have it running soon enough!

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 24, 2012, 09:43:08 AM
Quote from: slowmo on May 24, 2012, 09:24:08 AM
inspired by Rob's 111,111km milestone.

my car got to this..

that sir.. is EPIC
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 24, 2012, 10:22:21 AM
Purchased some Stoptech brake pads for the front of the RS2, not that they are needed, just that they were for sale on TM. As well as being shared with Porsches, they are also the came as Ferrari 456 GT Coupe rears, and R34 GTR's.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on May 24, 2012, 11:35:58 AM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FIdeGXs.jpg%3F2&hash=4ae61912a3fa283dd0e0394bf2b50f9667f34a45)

it won't resize, reads 120120
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 24, 2012, 11:48:18 AM
What have I started here? :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on May 24, 2012, 11:49:35 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on May 24, 2012, 11:48:18 AM
What have I started here? :)

face it Rob, we're all a bunch of anoraks
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on May 24, 2012, 11:51:52 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on May 24, 2012, 11:48:18 AM
What have I started here? :)

hahaha i missed my opportunity at 100,000 and 111,111 so made it a mission to get 123,456!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 24, 2012, 12:52:38 PM
Ill join in, this happened last week:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F1ee3cb56.jpg&hash=0bacc0cf9c1cd1dffa7fa069910df70d7ceb476e)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on May 24, 2012, 01:07:31 PM
Has anyone got to 654,321 yet? :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Toro on May 24, 2012, 02:54:19 PM
I'll share my one then...

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg651.imageshack.us%2Fimg651%2F6838%2Fvlcsnap2011091417h43m24.png&hash=150df5ffe254aa907c94c390a9d87c894abbd8fd)

Update: Soon after this happened..
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg526.imageshack.us%2Fimg526%2F8351%2F10302011664custom.jpg&hash=93bb2af9d7fc6bccb6eb317815e48393d62de919)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 24, 2012, 03:06:29 PM
Man i get scared of my odometer when it gets to 120,000 i usually sell the car not long after lol

that said my First Car DX Carolla cranked 400,000kms and still started first pop..

i miss that ol' slut..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on May 24, 2012, 04:08:56 PM
I had a motor that came out of a car whose odometer stopped at 380k+km... for God knows how long... and proceeded to put at least another 100,000 on it. 

I miss that car too.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 24, 2012, 04:10:26 PM
Quote from: 5-pot on May 24, 2012, 01:07:31 PM
Has anyone got to 654,321 yet? :P

I think I would have in my Mk1 GTI but the speedo stopped and would only 900m with each reset of the trip meter :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on May 24, 2012, 06:00:24 PM
New Valve cover gaskets, pissed out over a litre of oil in the last 4 days
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on May 24, 2012, 09:24:05 PM
Finally took the Mk1 to meet Lane. Really nice guy, amazing workshop. Was like a kid in a toy shop  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: timewarrior on May 25, 2012, 10:56:03 AM
Put in a K&N panel filter so the VR6 can breathe a little easier. The sound is incredible and feels far more responsive, thanks Omar!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on May 25, 2012, 04:40:02 PM
You do know K&N etc do sweet stuff all except sound different ?

:laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: John Stone on May 25, 2012, 05:24:39 PM
Drove it to a muffler shop where they welded the front and back panels of the centre muffler, fitted new hangers and realigned the whole thing to give even clearance over the rear subframe - probably more than 2 hours work - ur quattros are a PITA to set up the exhaust - charged me $66.13 8)
Drove to my favourite coffee shop, gave the key to Rob, the Italian Londoner who owns it,  said lets go for a drive around the block - he has now promised to keep me in coffee for a while 8)
Stopped off at Tony Gordon Panelbeaters - some prick recently backed into the rear right side wheel arch and the only calling card he left was the dent >:(
Oh well, at least it means the car gets a tidy up ;)
Stopped on the drive home to manually turn off the heater tap (why do they never last???) and reset the over tensioned throttle cable which made smooth driving impossible ???
Then drove onwards to home reveling in the 5 pot climbing onto boost with hardly another car on the road ;D
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on May 25, 2012, 05:34:54 PM
Had a full polish today, looks amazing! Super happy with how it came out!

Groomed interior as well.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KiwiC4S on May 25, 2012, 08:48:19 PM
Picked up QTTRO today after 5 days of servicing at Gitraps. First service since I bought it a year ago so they went for gold under the Silver Circle warranty  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 26, 2012, 06:52:04 PM
Exploded Dry Ice bombs in it  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on May 26, 2012, 06:53:47 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on May 26, 2012, 06:52:04 PM
Exploded Dry Ice bombs in it  ;D

Ha! Pics or Vid?

Funny as chucking those behind the boat and watching :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on May 26, 2012, 06:55:29 PM
Chucked a couple goodies in the engine bay :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: timewarrior on May 26, 2012, 06:55:33 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on May 25, 2012, 04:40:02 PM
You do know K&N etc do sweet stuff all except sound different ?

:laugh:

Jealous  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 26, 2012, 08:04:18 PM
Dry ice bombs, hooning in a destruction derby mk2  :D a bit of wrk on Antons project car and a blat in sams mk3. Not a bad way to spend a saturday  ;)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on May 26, 2012, 09:56:37 PM
Haha seriously good time today, makes me want to get a car I can shred around in!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 27, 2012, 07:08:58 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1usnsLCWUJU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHicgmMStPQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XDVjqeJOP4

:-p
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 27, 2012, 08:25:16 PM
The Mazda:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc7%2F471656_10150981846270977_728605976_12241523_243736562_o.jpg&hash=ea2a2d0b19a148ffcf5de5818361699d2900a1d4)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Y0RKI on May 28, 2012, 08:08:06 AM
Sold it  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 28, 2012, 09:37:22 AM
Quote from: Y0RKI on May 28, 2012, 08:08:06 AM
Sold it  :laugh:

that affair didnt last long
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on May 28, 2012, 10:53:05 AM
Bye bye Angela Merkel, hello Monica Bellucci ?

;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Y0RKI on May 28, 2012, 01:07:54 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on May 28, 2012, 10:53:05 AM
Bye bye Angela Merkel, hello Monica Bellucci ?

;D

:laugh: love it, could well be
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: blackbetty on May 28, 2012, 02:31:15 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on May 28, 2012, 10:53:05 AM
Bye bye Angela Merkel, hello Monica Bellucci ?

;D

That's a bit of a rigged comparison...

more like hello Elsa Monti
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adnkronos.com%2FIGN%2FAssets%2FImgs%2FM%2Fmonti_elsa--400x300.jpg&hash=e90d18416075538cb71ddf79ce5d9a95ce2f95d4)

otherwise we may as well be saying bye bye Heidi Klum  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on May 28, 2012, 03:17:10 PM
It all depends what the Italian replacement is doesn't it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on May 28, 2012, 03:47:21 PM
Italian politician

http://www.zimbio.com/Maria+Rosaria+Carfagna/articles/OxcSnV0Oonr/Hot+Sexy+Photos+Italian+Minister+Maria+Rosaria
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on May 28, 2012, 05:14:23 PM
possibly has a slight advantage over our Helen and friends in the looks department  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on May 28, 2012, 05:56:21 PM
Drove my new one to work - Bought the silver CitiGolf that was on TM yesterday :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on May 28, 2012, 06:16:38 PM
Blew the alfa transaxle to pieces >:D :police:
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on May 28, 2012, 10:27:19 PM
Not so much mine, but did the flapper mod on a workmates R32 this evening. I think I can hear a difference but I'm not familiar enough with them to know for sure. Either way still sounds amazing!


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: timewarrior on May 29, 2012, 04:59:54 PM
Removed old badges with no chrome left and replaced with ones off a later model one with all the chrome still on. Looks a lot better!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on May 29, 2012, 11:19:15 PM
Not my vag but took a mk6 tdi for a drive today. very impressed. never driven dsg before either. again very impressed. would have loved for it to have been a R or gti but beggers cant be choosers
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on May 31, 2012, 10:01:16 AM
Dropped the d90s into Brugar to get fixed up! A few familiar wheels in there at the moment  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on May 31, 2012, 08:35:01 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2F598702_10151765285175368_1463719730_n.jpg&hash=975c62e1585cf294b7197da55c3cf9680930738d)

New aircooled caps on my steelies
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on June 01, 2012, 07:07:27 PM
While messing around seeing if 6"x4" speakers will fit into the parcel tray mounts (horizontal black plastic panels attached to the c pillar) I discovered my Golf has ?hlins Cox Setting adjustable shocks! 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on June 02, 2012, 08:08:13 PM
Ordered an ecs stage one clutch kit as stock one is finally starting to slip
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on June 02, 2012, 08:13:30 PM
Went to get my Cert today. On the way there got a flat tyre which absolutely shredded my ~3month old RE002. Went to put the spare on, it wouldn't fit over the calipers.  :-[
Got picked up and grabbed a new RE002, in the process the tyre shop dropped my wheel and chipped the paint off the lip.
Put the wheel back on and all was good again. Got my Cert and now I can get my WOF. Only a month expired.  :police:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on June 03, 2012, 06:08:26 PM
Installed footwell lights which turn on with the dome light when doors are opened:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Ffootwelllights.jpg&hash=68b4801d884190d096ae5faf39e7adfeee35e4ec)

They are not as bright as in the photo, and only on when the door is open.

Also took this photo which I really like:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fdrivewayupload.jpg&hash=0edb3f21bf3310f8c5421c1db5b2745b76538c09)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: timewarrior on June 03, 2012, 08:51:47 PM
Sheeeeeeit that looks good  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on June 03, 2012, 08:56:13 PM
Bought a new car for towing, 93 coon wagon, did its first mission down to wellington on thursday night to pick up a mk3, handles the load easily
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on June 05, 2012, 12:09:34 PM
MM, your mk2 is evolving nicely  ;)  p.s/  Big thanks for your help over the last few weekends on my mk2, top work mate really appreciate it.

Quote from: M M on June 03, 2012, 06:08:26 PM
Installed footwell lights which turn on with the dome light when doors are opened:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Ffootwelllights.jpg&hash=68b4801d884190d096ae5faf39e7adfeee35e4ec)

They are not as bright as in the photo, and only on when the door is open.

Also took this photo which I really like:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fdrivewayupload.jpg&hash=0edb3f21bf3310f8c5421c1db5b2745b76538c09)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on June 06, 2012, 08:35:57 AM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2FIMG_1413.jpg&hash=f29c39b2dd95d85a302c70c0c5e28aead20eadbb)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on June 06, 2012, 08:51:41 AM
M has been busy............. 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on June 06, 2012, 09:16:51 AM
Quote from: 80 Vert on June 06, 2012, 08:51:41 AM
M has been busy............. 8)

You mean M M?
Your mk2 is very clean M M ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on June 06, 2012, 09:27:13 AM
Thanks guys :)
Quote from: Omes on June 05, 2012, 12:09:34 PM
MM, your mk2 is evolving nicely  ;)  p.s/  Big thanks for your help over the last few weekends on my mk2, top work mate really appreciate it.


No problem, anytime.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on June 06, 2012, 09:35:13 AM
Quote from: BB on June 06, 2012, 09:16:51 AM
You mean M M?
Your mk2 is very clean M M ;)

No I meant M, as in head off VR6....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on June 06, 2012, 11:15:54 AM
Some tell tell signs of what's to come huh!  ;)


Quote from: CBRT on June 06, 2012, 08:35:57 AM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2FIMG_1413.jpg&hash=f29c39b2dd95d85a302c70c0c5e28aead20eadbb)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on June 06, 2012, 11:37:56 AM
Blew a coil pack or 2 this morning on the s3, changed them all to new ones
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on June 06, 2012, 01:33:23 PM
Do you do a lot of blowing?  :laugh:

Quote from: HaNs on June 06, 2012, 11:37:56 AM
Blew a coil pack or 2 this morning on the s3, changed them all to new ones
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on June 06, 2012, 02:04:38 PM
Quote from: Omes on June 06, 2012, 01:33:23 PM
Do you do a lot of blowing?  :laugh:

%$**#%^% coil packs like a good blow every now and then haha, it caused a short and blew a fuse also. No ECU coms so no scanning, took a gamble at coil packs and it was haha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on June 06, 2012, 03:23:36 PM
broke window wiper just before leaving work cause of snow. :( had to improvise

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc6%2F252317_10151787081435368_2018194340_n.jpg&hash=e7a3594cd3726c47c8fcca8f2c961f22160153ba)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on June 06, 2012, 03:28:25 PM
Nice! Took me a while to figure out, looks like the photo was taken on a calculator.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Toro on June 06, 2012, 03:54:21 PM
^^^ LMFAO
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on June 06, 2012, 04:54:12 PM
haha was in the garage on a android samsung galaxy s1
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on June 06, 2012, 05:10:29 PM
Dropped all my Subframes etc off for a Refresh at the powder coaters...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on June 06, 2012, 05:13:25 PM
Quote from: gtimanik on June 06, 2012, 03:23:36 PM
broke window wiper just before leaving work cause of snow. :( had to improvise

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc6%2F252317_10151787081435368_2018194340_n.jpg&hash=e7a3594cd3726c47c8fcca8f2c961f22160153ba)

Hahahahahaha classic!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on June 06, 2012, 08:57:20 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on June 06, 2012, 08:51:41 AM
M has been busy............. 8)

Would be busier if the parts I am waiting on would arrive!!! Hopefully next week.  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on June 10, 2012, 08:56:12 AM
Popped round to MM's yesterday and installed the FK coilovers on the mk2.

Rides awesome, good handling and comfortable. Wheel alignment and cert next.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fomarsshocks.jpg&hash=9fd09545c4571dff74c72382d8e32fe0f15906ab)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on June 10, 2012, 09:29:03 AM
^ I see spare threads below the perch! Get that _ish down!  8) :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on June 10, 2012, 01:52:08 PM
yep, plenty of thread left, that's today's exercise  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on June 10, 2012, 02:46:00 PM
Awesome mate when are those wheels ready?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on June 10, 2012, 03:44:10 PM
Work in progress mate.... it's coming along.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Albacol on June 11, 2012, 03:08:24 PM
Saturday a complete foaming cleandown and interior tidy up with a final cup of tea in the sun and admiration from my next door neighbour and some guy up the road who appeared in a stunning DB9.
Sunday I then had an early trip up to Battle Hill which allowed me to errr stretch the RS4's legs (safely of course) across Haywards and the bottom of the Paekak hill road. It was marvellous, it always runs better after an italian tune up.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on June 11, 2012, 03:37:26 PM
Saturday

Got my Servant (Fizz) to Roll it and Clean it ;)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2Fe23ad440.jpg&hash=ecd1c6b72decaf35f0b5cb0318fd5806177194af)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on June 11, 2012, 03:57:03 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on June 11, 2012, 03:37:26 PM
Got my Servant to Roll it and Clean it ;)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2Fe23ad440.jpg&hash=ecd1c6b72decaf35f0b5cb0318fd5806177194af)

Hahahah that is epic! For extra epic-ness, you should have used the boom from one of your boats to raise it up!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on June 11, 2012, 04:01:25 PM
Quote from: slowmo on June 11, 2012, 03:57:03 PM
Hahahah that is epic! For extra epic-ness, you should have used the boom from one of your boats to raise it up!

Well I have been using the Forkhoist on it alot :P no photo evidence tho as im usually driving the hoist :P They are suprisingly good for tugging engines out of cars :P

another semi epic shot :P

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2Fe45a1b98.jpg&hash=e0250e629359326ee9301e000f6da0cb56cd323a)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 12, 2012, 10:27:33 AM
Porsche oil and coolant caps:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash4%2F458132_10151003227445901_529960767_o.jpg&hash=539b8bb7ce0071d3937bca829d1e6d104ed1d48b)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 12, 2012, 11:03:20 AM
lol i got covered by 20 odd years worth of muck... Yummy  ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 12, 2012, 12:34:14 PM
Quote from: Fizz on June 12, 2012, 11:03:20 AM
lol i got covered by 20 odd years worth of muck... Yummy  ::)

Colonic irrigation? ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 12, 2012, 08:07:45 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on June 12, 2012, 12:34:14 PM
Colonic irrigation? ;)
Hahaha  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: alexh on June 12, 2012, 09:35:55 PM
De cat downpipe on Ed30 - scary loud...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on June 12, 2012, 11:17:52 PM
Took ownership.

Finally found something to replace the Wingroad with, a Mk3 Wagon. Not perfect, but a start.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on June 13, 2012, 11:34:46 AM
Went outside to discover some cat walked across it.  >:( Luckily no scratches were left but there were footprints, so I gave it a wash.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on June 13, 2012, 03:42:20 PM
thought about washing it... and then it rained.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on June 13, 2012, 06:49:49 PM
Finally got around to putting my hella greens on after being inspired by the hella blues on the mk4.

Had MM do a little refurbing for me, and they now look like brand new!! For a small fee MM can do yours ;)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F1bfc65ef-37ed-8275.jpg&hash=fdbfa14c1999617db8925ef283403f2611cf8595)

And on the mk4
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F1bfc65ef-3808-3a2a.jpg&hash=8bed502f8bc2a78187b43b7baa6ce10b4a425ee5)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on June 13, 2012, 07:01:46 PM
They suit your car even better than I thought. Nice!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on June 13, 2012, 07:56:41 PM
Awesome! Glad the Mk2 is still getting some love!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on June 17, 2012, 10:21:43 AM
Put them in one park and took a photo!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F1bfc65ef-06c6-c5c0.jpg&hash=f74547bde7eb9827bb1abb5e52f200c71f60730c)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F1bfc65ef-06d5-59be.jpg&hash=a41d5692915300d59cb46a0ca82f7c55cfc0aaea)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F1bfc65ef-06ed-8a67.jpg&hash=8a5f04fe78e38410e6fd9379a74e58411030c64a)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: spooln on June 17, 2012, 10:51:02 AM
All you need is a hot rod mk1 to complete that collection.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 17, 2012, 11:13:09 AM
Nice Ash  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on June 17, 2012, 01:41:20 PM
Thats a nice collection.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on June 17, 2012, 05:51:09 PM
8) VR6 FTW.

Perfect collection Ash!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on June 17, 2012, 06:49:00 PM
Made Jaques(the other half of M-Developments and a 120kg 6 ft 3" South African) compete in an Autocross today in QT. Was a bet over a few beers last night during the rugby. He got all the hairdresser and gay comments of the day, but came second in open class..... with fwd and front tyres with around 3mm tread!!!  ;D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi5.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy164%2Fbarry_gti%2F70a86202.jpg&hash=a02f5ba4e398aefe6738b4d19da6074148f6d830)

Support car for the day:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi5.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy164%2Fbarry_gti%2F9636ef40.jpg&hash=5ec1abf651ddf82353ea6705072913b69d8da583)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on June 17, 2012, 06:54:23 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2F81be87cc.jpg&hash=5d476cb7756de06993e4276392b1402508d5562e)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTgRftywBRE

I didn't GLIDN did....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on June 17, 2012, 06:56:45 PM
^ ahahahaha

What a day... who needs to build cars when you can destroy them??

Need to get that time lapse up Anton  8)



Ash: Do your neighbors give you funny looks?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on June 17, 2012, 06:57:48 PM
Hah, awesome.

Any plans for what's left of it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Albacol on June 17, 2012, 08:12:15 PM
Nice drive up to taupo on fri night - cold and clear so radar working hard ! Great run through to waiouru and the twisties. Verrrrry cold at -7 on the top.
Some v8 and single seater action on sat am then another great drive back today albeit a bit slower
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Dan202 on June 18, 2012, 10:25:53 PM
Got new parts on, Bumper and grill (:
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/8417/img03321.jpg
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on June 18, 2012, 11:26:09 PM
JELLY
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on June 19, 2012, 08:07:14 AM
Didnt do anything to it really just had more crap arrive for it which is great... :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on June 20, 2012, 12:50:14 PM
After doing Poonmobile's tail lights I wasn't happy with the finish of my ones, so I took them off today and gave them a few more coats of clear. Will upload photos tomorrow when the paint's dried and I finish them off.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on June 20, 2012, 01:10:41 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on June 19, 2012, 08:07:14 AM
Didnt do anything to it really just had more s**t arrive for it which is great... :D

Not quite the same boat, but started getting tracking numbers for various bits today...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on June 20, 2012, 01:17:42 PM
Quote from: The Truth on June 20, 2012, 01:10:41 PM
Not quite the same boat, but started getting tracking numbers for various bits today...

heh heh ;)

New Bits are always good

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on June 21, 2012, 12:38:29 PM
Quote from: M M on June 20, 2012, 12:50:14 PM
After doing Poonmobile's tail lights I wasn't happy with the finish of my ones, so I took them off today and gave them a few more coats of clear. Will upload photos tomorrow when the paint's dried and I finish them off.

Finished the lights and put them back on.

Before:
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After:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Flightsafterupload.jpg&hash=f1440c5bb5b761dd1751a5cf4e650f520fe26d18)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 21, 2012, 01:21:21 PM
Quote from: M M on June 21, 2012, 12:38:29 PM
Finished the lights and put them back on.

Before:
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After:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Flightsafterupload.jpg&hash=f1440c5bb5b761dd1751a5cf4e650f520fe26d18)

Did you wet and dry them? If so what grit did you use?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on June 21, 2012, 01:39:00 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on June 21, 2012, 01:21:21 PM
Did you wet and dry them? If so what grit did you use?


Yes I did. I used 1500 and then 2000, then cutting compound and wax. Bear in mind I clear coated them first.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on June 21, 2012, 10:12:42 PM
sad sad sad news. back out of the girl friends driveway, heard a scrape (usual), then heading home and heard a not so nice noise, pulled over .................... snapped my 16v spoiler in half!!! :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on June 22, 2012, 09:16:31 AM
Took the front drivers side headlight out...then reached in through the hole to change the air filter.
Things sure aren't like working on an old Holden. :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 22, 2012, 10:33:00 AM
Quote from: FFS on June 22, 2012, 09:16:31 AM
Took the front drivers side headlight out...then reached in through the hole to change the air filter.
Things sure aren't like working on an old Holden. :-\

Really? You have to take a headlight out to replace an air filter on a ur quattro?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on June 22, 2012, 10:42:31 AM
Quote from: gtimanik on June 21, 2012, 10:12:42 PM
sad sad sad news. back out of the girl friends driveway, heard a scrape (usual), then heading home and heard a not so nice noise, pulled over .................... snapped my 16v spoiler in half!!! :(

Yeah, know the feeling, I've done a few deep chin spoilers.

IMHO, and I might be the only one, the 16v spoiler looks a bit messy anyway. I reckon the smaller spoiler on a low small bumper mk2 looks nice and tidy, and less frequently gets that twisted-out-of-shape look.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on June 22, 2012, 10:51:22 AM
Quote from: Number21 on June 22, 2012, 10:42:31 AM
IMHO, and I might be the only one, the 16v spoiler looks a bit messy anyway. I reckon the smaller spoiler on a low small bumper mk2 looks nice and tidy, and less frequently gets that twisted-out-of-shape look.

I think that the smaller lip looks better too, but the car really needs to be quite low to pull it off without looking too high.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 22, 2012, 12:45:29 PM
Turned my DV around - realised after reading a post on Briskoda I have been running it reversed for years - doh!

Cleaned the exhaust:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8146%2F7417126088_8b89c5d249_b.jpg&hash=bc27f02fe3385d1117ccce3a69eb474e81478654)

Then made it do some lunchtime work:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.staticflickr.com%2F5192%2F7417127440_96acc5950d_b.jpg&hash=d6bc099f229a87dce876f7109a4a4b3d03b6f47b)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on June 22, 2012, 12:57:22 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2Faa90f3c7.jpg&hash=30f142773404c26938234312d6abb5fc495d2ad9)

;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on June 22, 2012, 01:06:56 PM
Quote from: M M on June 22, 2012, 10:51:22 AM
I think that the smaller lip looks better too, but the car really needs to be quite low to pull it off without looking too high.

Yeah I think I might go back to a small chin spoiler and dropped the front a bit
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on June 22, 2012, 01:29:34 PM
Very pleased to say that the MK2 is now certed.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on June 22, 2012, 03:08:46 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on June 22, 2012, 10:33:00 AM
Really? You have to take a headlight out to replace an air filter on a ur quattro?

Well, you don't have to take the headlight out, but if you're smart you will. The last time I changed the filter I wasn't smart. The headlight removal makes it faster and easier, plus you get to keep your finger skin and you don't damage your fuel lines.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on June 22, 2012, 03:19:06 PM
Ahhh, the joys of urq ownership!   :D ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on June 22, 2012, 07:12:51 PM
Quote from: wilco on June 22, 2012, 03:19:06 PM
Ahhh, the joys of urq ownership!   :D ;)

Aye Steve! There are a few of us sadists lurking about, suffering.  :'(  ;)  Get in touch...haven't had an update on your many and varied projects for a while.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on June 22, 2012, 07:23:23 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on June 22, 2012, 12:45:29 PM
Turned my DV around - realised after reading a post on Briskoda I have been running it reversed for years - doh!

Cleaned the exhaust:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8146%2F7417126088_8b89c5d249_b.jpg&hash=bc27f02fe3385d1117ccce3a69eb474e81478654)

Then made it do some lunchtime work:


What did you use on the tips Rob? Looks like they came up a treat
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 22, 2012, 10:14:25 PM
Quote from: coons on June 22, 2012, 07:23:23 PM
What did you use on the tips Rob? Looks like they came up a treat

Brasso :-)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on June 23, 2012, 09:12:21 AM
Cooking up something new............... ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on June 23, 2012, 09:41:08 AM
oooh, a bit of dish I see there Verty  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 23, 2012, 03:49:56 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on June 23, 2012, 09:12:21 AM
Cooking up something new............... ;D

For you, or for Neil?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on June 23, 2012, 05:05:12 PM
For meeeeeeee  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anne t on June 24, 2012, 04:38:21 AM
Purchased all lights front and rear ,stalks,switches grill and steering cowling for ?40 bargain :)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on June 24, 2012, 08:11:40 AM
Quote from: 80 Vert on June 23, 2012, 09:12:21 AM
Cooking up something new............... ;D

Awesome! LM's John?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on June 24, 2012, 12:51:06 PM
Learnt how nimble the Mk3 wagon is........dodging a Mazda BT50 on St. Heliers Bay Rd. which indicated left, and started turning left into West Tamaki Rd, before sharply turning right to grab a parking spot outside a dairy.

It was only afterwards I thought "mmm.....could've been real ugly, but I'd have been able to get the left rear repainted....." Whoever did it before, didn't do such a hot job.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 25, 2012, 02:29:59 PM
Picked up these:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Fdd735e4c.jpg&hash=59063aa4ec69263867ad9ea49b815f6ab8b5b72f)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on June 25, 2012, 02:58:53 PM
What's the plan for those Nik?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on June 25, 2012, 10:54:14 PM
Adapt them to fit the RS2, it will look rad  ;)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ritmo on June 25, 2012, 11:00:44 PM
He got them for me Rambo
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on June 25, 2012, 11:04:12 PM
Quote from: ritmo on June 25, 2012, 11:00:44 PM
He got them for me Rambo

Ahh, same lenses as the Integrale?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 26, 2012, 07:40:22 AM
Quote from: coons on June 25, 2012, 10:54:14 PM
Adapt them to fit the RS2, it will look rad  ;)

That could be done, but I got them for Terry.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on June 26, 2012, 07:43:38 AM
Cam belt, water pump, tensioner, aux belt, oil filter, air cleaner, oil change, coolant and brake fluid change ...........preventative maintenance
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ritmo on June 26, 2012, 08:50:14 AM
Quote from: rambo_005 on June 25, 2012, 11:04:12 PM
Ahh, same lenses as the Integrale?

You're on it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: timewarrior on June 26, 2012, 05:27:05 PM
Washed, polished, waxed, linseeded. And got a price for the exhaust to be welded. Also parked it illegally and got my first ticket.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on June 26, 2012, 09:58:40 PM
put in the mk3 center console. so happy with it. will take some photos tomorrow
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anne t on June 27, 2012, 05:22:57 AM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1098.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg377%2Fanne_thomson1%2Fscuttle001.jpg&hash=5ca8b6e0e808ccb36b204180ab9acb426231b50f)
got a scuttle panel cover tidy it up i hope :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: timewarrior on June 27, 2012, 09:55:01 AM
^^ Haha, first glance thought: "whoops she had her foot in the shot" and then: "waaaaaaait a minute"
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anne t on June 27, 2012, 09:59:42 AM
Quote from: timewarrior on June 27, 2012, 09:55:01 AM
^^ Haha, first glance thought: "whoops she had her foot in the shot" and then: "waaaaaaait a minute"
well i wonder how long it would take :)this is my rottweilers paw
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on June 27, 2012, 10:38:03 PM
Tail light downgrade done on the weekend, here's a pic from halfway:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi137.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq239%2Frambo_005%2F23062012.jpg&hash=3af59441f20c269536b5322e723b6afc05100f57)

...and my Mk2 went off to the panel beater on Friday for a few touch ups:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi137.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq239%2Frambo_005%2FP1040196.jpg&hash=9038fda0d0767226cb73962d9f2b5eeaa453bdf7)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi137.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq239%2Frambo_005%2FP1040192.jpg&hash=9482533adb06a31e020cc24613e58ad5976082db)

Progress when I popped in to drop a few bits off today:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi137.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq239%2Frambo_005%2F27062012.jpg&hash=f1b14554ef8aa7347d7363e6ec828f3f57dbfb22)

Should be done in a few days, then it's subframe/suspension/brakes time! >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 28, 2012, 08:00:30 AM
Are you going single wiper Cam?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on June 28, 2012, 11:03:27 AM
I'm keeping the factory RHD twin wiper set up - I'm just removing the unused LHD wiper hole and bung.

That's the only bit of the rust on my shell and the panel beater kept commenting on how mint it is 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on June 28, 2012, 11:12:31 AM
Quote from: rambo_005 on June 28, 2012, 11:03:27 AM
I'm keeping the factory RHD twin wiper set up - I'm just removing the unused LHD wiper hole and bung.

That's the only bit of the rust on my shell and the panel beater kept commenting on how mint it is 8)

Mine is an 1989 also!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on June 30, 2012, 07:48:03 PM
started to put the Recaros in the wagon, got the back seat backs in, but it seems my late '00 Golf is a bit of a mix of bits, so the '99 seats had different plugs for the airbags

a trip to Bunnings got some chocolate connectors and I bodged the driver's seat with them, I'll leave the passenger's seat and the rear seat cushions for August when I'll have more time to spend, but the Recaro is nicer than the old front velour sofa that came out!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on June 30, 2012, 08:05:22 PM
mk3 console merged with a mk2 console

still not painted yet, finished in 180 grit still need to go over it in 240 and 400

excuse the rubbish lol was hungry on the way home from work

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1069.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu461%2Fwtucker91%2FDSCF7680.jpg&hash=ad75118c82f1ce53fcc453d4b2930ef2210c9da1)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on June 30, 2012, 08:34:37 PM
Looks god bro! I know you just bought the Mk3 gear knob from me, but you should stick a Mk4 one in there lol, they look really good. Ash has one in his Mk2
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on July 01, 2012, 10:21:58 AM
was wondering about the handbrake gator? whats on a mk3?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on July 01, 2012, 06:25:23 PM
Installed the illuminated bora vents into my mk4 wagon including the wiring etc

Then the drivers side window went snap and dropped to the bottom

Wind and rain blowing in my face tonight but at least my vents light up.............

I think i'm getting started with the mk4 initiation.....

What's the go with fixing this now days? new reg from vw? repair kit from vw?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 01, 2012, 06:59:31 PM
Vents sound interesting. Pics please!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on July 01, 2012, 07:49:29 PM
Get the repair kit from a dealer and use all the bits provided - fairly simple job :)

Bora vents are cool 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on July 01, 2012, 08:59:01 PM
Cool yeh thanks Rambo

Just got the reg out defiantly snapped holders ;)

Will ring VW ChCh in the morning - they will probably trip over a few repair kits on the way to answering the phone by the sounds of how common this is

Bora vent pic coming soon or check out Coons MK3 1.8T build thread he put some pics of his up :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 01, 2012, 10:42:24 PM
Yea those vents are ace, you can see them in my thread Rob.

How did you attach yours? Did you buy a kit which came with the brackets to mount them properly?
I only found out there was a kit afterwards, I screwed in the bottom of mine and used a few blobs of Araldite on the tops lol. Sounds a bit whorey, but it did the trick..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on July 01, 2012, 11:18:56 PM
Rolled my Mk3 in the backyard ;D and most likely sold the Bora :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on July 02, 2012, 01:51:26 PM
The Mk3 this morning:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/531180_10151881852350527_1260891249_n.jpg)
It leaves for good tomorrow - finally!

It was a chilly morning out in the wop wops today...
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/539651_10151881849960527_1194865270_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on July 02, 2012, 10:02:30 PM
Installed a new window reg into the mk4 - Pleasantly surprised with how easy it was

James at VW ChCh Hooked me up :)

The joys of electric windows
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: timewarrior on July 03, 2012, 08:19:51 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1176.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx338%2FDave_Harre%2FP7030007.jpg&hash=4dd066092805f4b672d1ca0128c3dbe7d7c9eb25)

Gave her a clean and polish and tyre shine. Waxing her now. Polished the wheels and years of grime came off!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on July 03, 2012, 09:50:25 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on July 02, 2012, 01:51:26 PM
It was a chilly morning out in the wop wops today...
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/539651_10151881849960527_1194865270_n.jpg)

How the hell did you get out of bed! I thought it was cold this morning, damn Aucklanders are soft.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on July 03, 2012, 10:17:02 PM
Went to Bridgestone, Parnell once and Precision twice to put the BLQ's on but still to no avail. Damn these wheels are impossible to clear the factory nuts.  :-\

Have to head back there in the morning to have them flushed then off to GT Refinishers!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on July 04, 2012, 07:22:23 AM
Quote from: rambo_005 on July 02, 2012, 01:51:26 PM
The Mk3 this morning:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/531180_10151881852350527_1260891249_n.jpg)
It leaves for good tomorrow - finally!


haha it has a sore stomach like my mk2 :P they could be  twins

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on July 04, 2012, 11:07:02 AM
Day 4 of bleeding the brakes on the Mk4 GTI - still no joy on getting rid of spongy pedal. Last crack at it tonight (new MC) and if that doesn't work then I'm just going to keep taking it apart. All good projects start with trying to fix something simple.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on July 04, 2012, 11:28:52 AM
Quote from: Filx on July 04, 2012, 11:07:02 AM
Day 4 of bleeding the brakes on the Mk4 GTI - still no joy on getting rid of spongy pedal. Last crack at it tonight (new MC) and if that doesn't work then I'm just going to keep taking it apart. All good projects start with trying to fix something simple.  :laugh:

Could be a crap brake booster/master cylinder man!


have you run the Vag com program to flush out the ABS Pump to get new fluid thru that too?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on July 04, 2012, 11:48:17 AM
Yeah helped him do that last night, pedal is solid near the floor which makes me think the M/C seals for the front circuit are poked.
Car is highish mileage too so its done a lot of work already.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on July 04, 2012, 01:09:52 PM
A matching pair of new Yokohama A.Drive on the Mk3 (the 80GTE can get it's wheels back)......much better than the mismatch of a Supercat and Michelin that came with the car, one wet/snow and the other more summer/dry mad for some interesting activity in a corner.

Steering wobble gone. R/H inner CV, done as payment in lieu. One bearing decidedly ovoid, with a race that was cracked.

Now off to wheel alignment and also to swap a front bearing kit (found in 'trunk' when I got the car) for a rear at Qualitat.


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: topherjemo on July 04, 2012, 06:00:34 PM
Today I picked up my latest TradeMe win which I am very excited about. Also check out where the guy was sending them. Spot the mistake.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on July 04, 2012, 06:14:42 PM
Nice, what are the specs, plans etc?

Auks ow!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on July 04, 2012, 06:31:58 PM
Quote from: topherjemo on July 04, 2012, 06:00:34 PM
Today I picked up my latest TradeMe win which I am very excited about. Also check out where the guy was sending them. Spot the mistake.

ummm, where should he have sent them?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: topherjemo on July 04, 2012, 06:37:42 PM
Plan is to paint and put some rubber on them. Don't like the gold at this stage.
They should have been sent to AuCkland
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on July 04, 2012, 09:38:50 PM
The end of another NZ new manual VR6

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi137.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq239%2Frambo_005%2F03072012004.jpg&hash=d6555cd89e3ff6a9179bfa91bc9862f3fa23ba6b)
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 90_B2 Quattro on July 04, 2012, 10:03:07 PM
Fitted a K&N filter to my b2 90q and made Swiss cheese of the air box, mmmmmm induction noise and 5-pot burble.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 05, 2012, 12:10:45 AM
Quote from: topherjemo on July 04, 2012, 06:00:34 PM
Today I picked up my latest TradeMe win which I am very excited about. Also check out where the guy was sending them. Spot the mistake.

Nice David! The gold would work quite well with your storm grey though? Either way, good score! If you want to swap your red BBS centre caps for my black & Gold ones let me know ;)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on July 05, 2012, 01:32:48 PM
Quote from: Filx on July 04, 2012, 11:07:02 AM
Day 4 of bleeding the brakes on the Mk4 GTI - still no joy on getting rid of spongy pedal. Last crack at it tonight (new MC) and if that doesn't work then I'm just going to keep taking it apart. All good projects start with trying to fix something simple.  :laugh:

Interesting my VR6 has a very spongy pedal too, planning on pad change and do a bleed. Hope mines sorted with just that, no fun jumping into other cars afterwards though. Just about throw myself through the windscreen everytime I brake..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on July 05, 2012, 02:44:34 PM
washed and de tarred her,full wax,vac 'd the interior,full leather rub down ,wheel clean,glass clean,general tidy up of the boot and left her in the garage,time to drive the "gulp" other car for a bit and forget about how good the german smells when I hop in....never get tired of that leather scent....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on July 05, 2012, 03:22:32 PM
Finally opened the B16 PSS9s I got for the Mk2 and dropped them off to be fitted.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on July 05, 2012, 03:49:16 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on July 05, 2012, 03:22:32 PM
Finally opened the B16 PSS9s I got for the Mk2 and dropped them off to be fitted.
Oooh, is the B16 the damper adjust model?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on July 05, 2012, 04:07:22 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on July 05, 2012, 03:49:16 PM
Oooh, is the B16 the damper adjust model?

It sure is :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on July 05, 2012, 06:41:49 PM
Time for my girlfriend to get her own car  >:(

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi209.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb244%2Fduncanandkim%2FP1170700.jpg&hash=5854b31d205eb78ecf2d808dd1e55f9514b1d313)
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on July 05, 2012, 06:47:56 PM
Ouch!   :'(    Mine won't drive manual thank god!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on July 05, 2012, 07:03:17 PM
yuck :-[ >:( is it just door? is the sill and pillar sweet?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on July 05, 2012, 08:45:11 PM
Ohhhh no!.........The wife hasnt drove the beetkle since we got it .....lol I feel for you bro!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on July 05, 2012, 08:46:55 PM
Youch, did she pull out in front of someone??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on July 05, 2012, 10:08:49 PM
I'm pretty sure it is just the door. The sill and pillar seem fine just the side skirt has come off a bit and munched the side trim.

Na she hit the side of our apartment car park roller door. She was trying to get in and rolled back into it ?!?! Really not sure...
Anyone got rear door for sale?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on July 05, 2012, 10:39:26 PM
Made the change in oil from 5W-40 to 5W-60. Noticeably quieter at warm idle, Isn't cheap though. 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 05, 2012, 10:42:25 PM
Quote from: nacnud on July 05, 2012, 10:08:49 PM
Na she hit the side of our apartment car park roller door. She was trying to get in and rolled back into it ?!?! Really not sure...
Anyone got rear door for sale?

You need to show her the door... and not a golf one... lol ;) :laugh:

Zoe won't drive (poonie) Mk3, but she's happy to drive Lo'Down and even the R32 which is worth 3 times as much :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on July 05, 2012, 10:43:52 PM
damn,I feel for ya bro,i'll keep my eyes peeled for a door
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on July 05, 2012, 10:45:17 PM
there could be some benefits though.....
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on July 05, 2012, 10:47:39 PM
Quote from: GTI's on July 05, 2012, 06:47:56 PM
Ouch!   :'(    Mine won't drive manual thank god!

mine wont either... Amen
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on July 05, 2012, 10:54:00 PM
Quote from: slowburn on July 05, 2012, 10:45:17 PM
there could be some benefits though.....

Full hot pink respray?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on July 05, 2012, 11:08:34 PM
bwah ha hahah,erm.....everyday until the issue is "resolved"?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on July 06, 2012, 07:15:06 AM
Sorry to see that Duncan. I worry my wife will do the same everytime she drives my car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on July 06, 2012, 02:15:21 PM
just put the other front Recaro in the wagon

next, the Recaro cloth onto the wagon seat bases - possibly tomorrow
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on July 07, 2012, 11:51:29 PM
The Mk2 got wide tracked and PSS9'd - Mk3 subframes/hubs swapped in. To suss some brake bits next week and then it's homeward bound.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/560982_10151900726445527_347126996_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GTI's on July 08, 2012, 05:09:44 PM
That's looking awesome!    >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 08, 2012, 05:43:27 PM
Got rear ending at a set of lights by a young asian guy in a new Mercedes. Not a scratch on his car, look at mine!!
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fdamage1.jpg&hash=d4b6b0e66c9e0bd9aa602a3d2c777d6fe9ed2e97)
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on July 08, 2012, 05:55:42 PM
Aww man! All the Mk2s are in the wars lately!

Your all red tail lights look awesome though mate!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 08, 2012, 06:04:27 PM
Quote from: nacnud on July 08, 2012, 05:55:42 PM
Your all red tail lights look awesome though mate!

Thanks :) I know right, my friend with a VW (Passat though) got hit by a Merc driver just after I did! Don't know what's going on today.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 08, 2012, 06:30:53 PM
He has insurance? I hate to say it, but you could have a fight on your hands to try and save that from being a write off...  :-\ looks like the body below the tailgate has taken a reasonable whack?
Sounds ridiculous, but insurance companies are c*nts!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 08, 2012, 06:53:41 PM
your insurance company will chase him up- you can demand they do as he is at fault. Bummer man, i was just commenting to Tristan how tidy your car was too. Hope you get it resolved quickly!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 08, 2012, 07:23:49 PM
We're not going through insurance, we sorted it out there when it happened, which I'm pretty glad about because I know how insurance companies are. It did take a bit of a whack under the tailgate, but it's not that bad and in all honesty I think I can fix that myself (wanted to shave the badge off as well so will be getting that done now). Will get some quotes from panel beaters though. Worst part is just that bumper bar but I guess that's replaceable and not that big deal. Also broke my VASK number plate surround :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on July 08, 2012, 07:48:55 PM
Dude.. that damning sucks.. feel for you...

especially after all the hard work you have put in lately..

It craps me to think crap like this even happens..

Its beyond me the amount of damners that are still to busy texting driving or doing everything but looking at the road... it is ridiculous!!!

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 08, 2012, 08:00:17 PM
Thanks man. Yeah it really sucks, will be trying to get it fixed soon as can be. Can't stand to see it like this :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 08, 2012, 08:18:19 PM
Whats the boot floor looking like?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 08, 2012, 08:31:03 PM
Fairly unscathed by the looks of it, it's push in a little in the spare wheel well and a small crease next to that, but that's all.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on July 09, 2012, 09:07:40 AM
don't those new mercs have that 'collision avoidance' thingy that's supposed to slow it down when it sees things it will hit?

hope your mk2 gets fixed soon.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on July 09, 2012, 09:46:26 AM
ouch wrinkles in the floor doesn't sound good mate? it'll need to go on a car-a-liner and will always be compromised structurally.
get heaps of cash out that young man before he leaves the country!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 09, 2012, 09:54:03 AM
Filled it with cocoa husks (mulch for the garden)

It smells amazing now!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 09, 2012, 01:43:10 PM
Quote from: slowmo on July 09, 2012, 09:07:40 AM
don't those new mercs have that 'collision avoidance' thingy that's supposed to slow it down when it sees things it will hit?

hope your mk2 gets fixed soon.

Guess this one didn't. He was actually already stopped and then took off, obviously without looking. No idea what he was thinking.
Quote from: choppy16v on July 09, 2012, 09:46:26 AM
ouch wrinkles in the floor doesn't sound good mate? it'll need to go on a car-a-liner and will always be compromised structurally.
get heaps of cash out that young man before he leaves the country!
No real wrinkles, just a small crease next to where the spare wheel well was push in (seems logical due to physics). I will probably go to a car-aliner to check it out, I swear the rear wheels don't poke as much when looking at them in the mirror. Looks no different outside though. Could just be dreaming.

Should be fixed up soon too, already got a start on it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on July 09, 2012, 04:10:16 PM
yep might have bulged out your arches :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 09, 2012, 05:46:22 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on July 09, 2012, 04:10:16 PM
yep might have bulged out your arches :(

Yeah, it's not very signification luckily if it did, they don't look out of shape or anything at all.
Anyway got a good score from pickapart today, got all this great stuff for it:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fnewparts.jpg&hash=00e7571076182fa309159b857a0cbc19f29ad10f)
Was pretty sad to see the mk2 I pulled it off in such a sorry state that it was in.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on July 09, 2012, 09:23:40 PM
Got a couple of photos of the PSS9s 8)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/552475_10151907657485527_1092802778_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/396905_10151907657290527_1024370484_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 10, 2012, 07:21:49 PM
Repainted the door cards black:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fblackdoorcards1.jpg&hash=b0627e0237254c59450e888ce91e89c2dc4e5717)
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Makes a huge difference to the look of the interior.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 10, 2012, 07:23:06 PM
Dude, you need to get rid of the two spoke!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on July 10, 2012, 07:24:07 PM
How many coats you do. I did 2 or 3 on mine but should have done more I think. Starting to need another going over.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 10, 2012, 07:28:06 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on July 10, 2012, 07:23:06 PM
Dude, you need to get rid of the two spoke!


I know!

Quote from: KARTS on July 10, 2012, 07:24:07 PM
How many coats you do. I did 2 or 3 on mine but should have done more I think. Starting to need another going over.


Quite a few, maybe 5 or so. I used up 2 cans of the SEM Color Coat interior paint. It's still not completely black, you can still see the pattern of the fabric but I think it looks cool this way.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on July 10, 2012, 07:36:02 PM
Would that paint be good for the headlining?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 10, 2012, 07:38:44 PM
Quote from: nacnud on July 10, 2012, 07:36:02 PM
Would that paint be good for the headlining?

Not sure to be honest. If you have the same headlining as me then I'm not so sure because it's a sort of plasticy material, and I'm not sure how well the paint would hold to it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on July 10, 2012, 07:53:01 PM
Yeah that hard kinda plastic one. Just want a black one. Recover might be the best option..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 10, 2012, 07:54:24 PM
Quote from: nacnud on July 10, 2012, 07:53:01 PM
Yeah that hard kinda plastic one. Just want a black one. Recover might be the best option..

Yeah I would say so, since you'd have to pull it out anyway.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on July 10, 2012, 08:35:14 PM
I used that SEM paint on a headlining (sort of perforated vinyl like material) a few years ago and it worked fine
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 10, 2012, 09:02:42 PM
Recover it in some funky ass vinyl Dunc! I'll give you a hand if you like done a few of them now
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on July 11, 2012, 08:52:29 AM
Go to spot light and buy fabric. cheya!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: S1 on July 11, 2012, 08:54:29 AM
Went to change rear seal on transfer box , only to find out the whole thing needs to come apart with specialist Audi tools , Fark I thought this type of stuff only happened on the GT3
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 11, 2012, 09:07:22 AM
Quote from: S1 on July 11, 2012, 08:54:29 AM
Went to change rear seal on transfer box , only to find out the whole thing needs to come apart with specialist Audi tools , Fark I thought this type of stuff only happened on the GT3

What car is that on?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 11, 2012, 10:27:02 AM
I know the "My Family" stickers have been done to death but these amused me :)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc7%2F471341_10151065808210901_370656955_o.jpg&hash=ab376b15a25d48a4665c7995ab9ded42de31d28a)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on July 11, 2012, 10:58:37 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on July 11, 2012, 10:27:02 AM
I know the "My Family" stickers have been done to death but these amused me :)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc7%2F471341_10151065808210901_370656955_o.jpg&hash=ab376b15a25d48a4665c7995ab9ded42de31d28a)

hahahahahaha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: S1 on July 11, 2012, 11:53:57 AM
b5 RS4
Had to weld in new Thread for O2 sensor after some dim wit cross threaded it . 5 min job , 2days, leading to looking at seal on transfer box because of removal of muffler.
Replaced heat shield and driveshaft seal
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on July 11, 2012, 12:33:40 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on July 11, 2012, 10:58:37 AM
hahahahahaha

Doubly so.

You do realise Darth Vader getting it on with Princess Leia is forbidden in 1634 systems...

:police:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 11, 2012, 03:14:41 PM
Bought another one..... That's 5 !! Lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on July 13, 2012, 02:11:48 PM
Received my Bluefin Superchips from UK today - awaiting at home to be opened....
can't wait! :0)

And it didn't get caught in customs either!
Yippeee!

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on July 13, 2012, 02:14:54 PM
Installed the Powerflex bushes in the Dogbone mount and took it for a drive last night. Everything seems a bit more direct and there isn't as much vibration at lower revs as I was expecting. Much improved over the old worn one.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 13, 2012, 06:45:47 PM
Fixed the damage from the rear-ending:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Frepair1.jpg&hash=8133fc6cfbbe0cea383bcad8871db1a1ee1bf5d1)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Frepair2.jpg&hash=cc2b6f31d87d0b5a7a9e76f8de16d01b0e047f59)

I couldn't quite get the original shape of the panel, so there is a bit of a gap between it and the bumper, as can be seen in the photo. But for how much it cost me to fix it myself I can't complain. The paint also needs a good wetsand and compund which will get done soon. Will eventually get a new panel welded it to properly fix it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 13, 2012, 07:00:51 PM
Drove 1249km and still have 500 to go- on probably the biggest roadie you can do! LOL

The 2.0T engine is phenomenal
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 13, 2012, 07:51:27 PM
That looks pretty good dude! What did you do? Just heat it and pop it out or something?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 13, 2012, 08:18:08 PM
Quote from: coons on July 13, 2012, 07:51:27 PM
That looks pretty good dude! What did you do? Just heat it and pop it out or something?


I hammered it from inside as best I could and drilled a few holes and screwed screws in and pulled on them (from outside). Did one then the other untill I got it to somewhat resemble the original shape. Then I put body filler.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 14, 2012, 06:47:53 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash4%2Fs720x720%2F396615_10151070733960901_1714355568_n.jpg&hash=74e3149e04d49e09b2e608e18a0e5d41d9081375)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash4%2Fs720x720%2F295322_10151071995385901_1321461052_n.jpg&hash=c70cad99c7fa51e11d8f1b0bea06b2508481e29d)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on July 15, 2012, 10:38:03 AM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi69.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi58%2Fbradloft%2FCar%2520Stuff%2F535bc3b5.jpg&hash=17b3346e7d9fb8c9b33833be19227ee4d3450e1b)

New cockpit. Perf leather wheel, sport cluster and boost gauge.

Bigups to Anton the coding wizard, and Coons for help with the install!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on July 15, 2012, 10:42:51 AM
Good to see the guage has gone to a good home  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on July 15, 2012, 04:01:57 PM
Picked her up from GT this afternoon and took her for a spin in the shore because the missus is out of town.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi215.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fcc108%2Fruffeyz%2FIMG_1176.png&hash=8b6e4490013cd6d1906c7bb5f23bc3397b86369b)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 15, 2012, 04:07:49 PM
Looks good!! How were GT to deal with?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on July 15, 2012, 04:10:54 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on July 15, 2012, 04:07:49 PM
Looks good!! How were GT to deal with?

Grant's a good guy to deal with. Solid worksmanship and pretty reasonable. Would definitely recommend it. 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on July 15, 2012, 05:25:39 PM
With the good weather yesterday I tackled the L/R wheel bearing on the wagon. There's been an annoying rumble from that quarter, which was ignored/unnoticed until the steering wobble was sorted.

Someone has done it before, I must check the service history. Quite fresh grease in there, and the inner bearing race wasn't fully seated. The brake shoes themselves weren't 'hooked' onto the slave, which would have contributed to the wheel rumble, an intermittent dragging feel and the fact that handbrake action wasn't quite right.

After I got everything apart I opened the plastic wrapping of the bits, only to find the inner bearing race in the kit had a damaged face. A quick call to Repco, suggested they had the bearing in stock. The guy said it was Timken, and at $8 I initially thought "score!". On my way there I thought something was amiss.  I get there and the item is produced, I picked up the box and suggested "this is awfully light, can I open it?" Sure as nuts all that was in the box was the race! No bearing!

"Do want the whole part?"........duh. He then argued that since only my race was damaged, I would just need that......doh! Took a vernier and some sketch work to explain it wouldn't work.

I left with a 'Repco branded' bearing.


All done, much quieter ride, handbrake works. Just nee to identify other little noises. Next sunny weekend, the roof lining will come out for some 'treatment'.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on July 15, 2012, 09:15:13 PM
So far very happy with Bluefin Superchips. DSG behaves well and real surge of power with anything more than half throttle. Brilliant. Driving slow exact same style of driving.

Had one episode of rear door unlock not working, and looks like it may be a common problem on MK5 golfs. So far VAGCOM has no faults. WD40 and working well so far.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: timewarrior on July 16, 2012, 12:54:18 PM
Took my VR down to get her new temp sensor (courtesy of Qualitat), fans (courtesy of Travatron) and heater bypass (courtesy of Rambo) installed.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 16, 2012, 02:48:30 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi4.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy145%2Fcoons88%2F11f9fd00.jpg&hash=d3ab341b8cb01eb0101436b89b7d12f4699870b8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on July 16, 2012, 02:51:25 PM
Quote from: coons on July 16, 2012, 02:48:30 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi4.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy145%2Fcoons88%2F11f9fd00.jpg&hash=d3ab341b8cb01eb0101436b89b7d12f4699870b8)

hahahah about the only thing a MK4 Golf is good for :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on July 16, 2012, 03:51:26 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2F2012-07-16154746.png&hash=4a35b75e563e9edb17711dfca87ab7cb1ab9d298)

Killed the rear foglight and replaced lens with another reverse light housing

Used to be like this

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2FMKVPassat%2F2011-10-16074932.jpg&hash=a8cfc0d193e368ed8e74f2cf762692190041cf91)

Ive always hated the fact the rear always seemed to have one big red splodge on on of the inners and not on the others..

oh and getting driven nuts by everyone telling me that my "other reverse light is out"

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on July 16, 2012, 05:32:00 PM
My Mk2 got:
Factory rebuilt front calipers and new carriers
New slotted 280mm front discs and new OEM rear discs
New OEM brake pads front and rear
New OEM rear wheel bearings
The brake lines all sorted also, using Mk3 stuff where possible - to have new braided lines made up in future.

Just have to sort the handbrake cable issue either way and then it's onto the roof lining and interior.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on July 16, 2012, 10:58:08 PM
Quote from: polo_GTI on July 15, 2012, 09:15:13 PM
Had one episode of rear door unlock not working, and looks like it may be a common problem on MK5 golfs. So far VAGCOM has no faults. WD40 and working well so far.

My car did exactly the same thing not long after I got it.

Many, many lock/unlock cycles seems to have fixed it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on July 17, 2012, 11:43:39 AM
Quote from: ranton-inc on July 16, 2012, 03:51:26 PM


oh and getting driven nuts by everyone telling me that my "other reverse light is out"

Like the more dense WOF testers.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on July 17, 2012, 12:40:52 PM
Past 250,000km today

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi401.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp96%2FAndrewneison%2F2012-07-17120933.jpg&hash=6aa06d3eacb0040d7ab19a712d51ef637f506157)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on July 17, 2012, 06:02:41 PM
New tyres on all corners.  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on July 17, 2012, 06:09:04 PM
Quote from: Pristle on July 17, 2012, 11:43:39 AM
Like the more dense WOF testers.....

not to mention the pathetic illumination from a single poxy little light
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 17, 2012, 06:16:58 PM
Quote from: Andy_007 on July 17, 2012, 12:40:52 PM
Past 250,000km today

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi401.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp96%2FAndrewneison%2F2012-07-17120933.jpg&hash=6aa06d3eacb0040d7ab19a712d51ef637f506157)
What kind of Audi are you rolling in Andy?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on July 17, 2012, 06:38:06 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on July 17, 2012, 06:16:58 PM
What kind of Audi are you rolling in Andy?
A6 C4 2.8 Avant
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on July 18, 2012, 03:34:43 PM
Furthered my Tail Light modding saga

Deciding it didnt look quite right with the centre parts being way to dark


Carved out the middle of the tints free hand

came out ok :)

Before
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2F20120717_165309.jpg&hash=33fd1d56adaaa1835a8d46d4946314acb23fea05)

After
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2F20120717_165628.jpg&hash=8fa91b405ff3dded885aacff062cebf32bad96c5)

Before
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2F2012-07-16154746.png&hash=4a35b75e563e9edb17711dfca87ab7cb1ab9d298)

After
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2F20120718_085804.jpg&hash=1a01a53971708385fb614fad300a2e58a273fe7b)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on July 18, 2012, 03:53:58 PM
Anton, please do the same for my rear brake lights! :-) just wrap the whole thing... don't need fancy stuff. I like your colour and tone of the sheet you used.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on July 18, 2012, 05:22:44 PM
Tried to replace both O2 Sensors today, first one came out first shot, 2nd one wouldn't budge even after heating it red hot, stripped it pretty good too, might have to drill it out.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: MK3SOME on July 18, 2012, 10:07:38 PM
attacked my towpig today.it didnt even last 24hrs unmolested.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 18, 2012, 10:08:47 PM
Got this:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash4%2F330787_10151080240785901_958207264_o.jpg&hash=05904371822f21eb930166fed601a1b8efee2e9e)

And a steering wheel :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on July 18, 2012, 10:17:16 PM
Quote from: MK3SOME on July 18, 2012, 10:07:38 PM
attacked my towpig today.it didnt even last 24hrs unmolested.
Like that 8), very menacing 8) 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on July 18, 2012, 10:18:55 PM
Thats awesome Dale! More photos please
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: MK3SOME on July 18, 2012, 10:26:56 PM
il put some pics up once iv given it a tidy up.its the ex george fm van.was going to paint it bentley quartz metaillc grey but looks ok
black so might just polish it up and colour code bumpers.iv ordered some HID black headlight/repeater front lights with r8 style daytime leds
so should be cool when done.need to black door sliders aswel.so far so good though
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on July 18, 2012, 10:30:04 PM
Quote from: MK3SOME on July 18, 2012, 10:26:56 PM
il put some pics up once iv given it a tidy up.its the ex george fm van.was going to paint it bentley quartz metaillc grey but looks ok
black so might just polish it up and colour code bumpers.iv ordered some HID black headlight/repeater front lights with r8 style daytime leds
so should be cool when done.need to black door sliders aswel.so far so good though

Mint!! another van guy  ;D
Check out Van-styling and Banwy vans sites for parts and ideas.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: MK3SOME on July 18, 2012, 10:33:15 PM
oh sweet.will do.found the t4 t5 forum when i was trying to figure out if i could do the t5 front conversion.
canned the idea though il wait a while and get a real t5.opted for t4 so more money can be spent on what its towing  ;)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 18, 2012, 11:16:44 PM
It needs a red stripe down the side...

Like so

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F1bfc3af1-9b41-c51e.jpg&hash=2001a58d83b595e5d3d4bbc41b97eeee16fcd184)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 19, 2012, 07:25:04 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on July 18, 2012, 11:16:44 PM
It needs a red stripe down the side...

Like so

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F1bfc3af1-9b41-c51e.jpg&hash=2001a58d83b595e5d3d4bbc41b97eeee16fcd184)

That would be so cool, the red stripe and red Bentley rims.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 19, 2012, 12:17:21 PM
Installed the shaved color matched plinth I made:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fplinth1.jpg&hash=ead8551889119fd7ae522962c8061478d82f936d)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fplinth2.jpg&hash=a330f65f82d1778c8f18d5284664d70f14cb4c85)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 19, 2012, 12:38:07 PM
Quote from: M M on July 19, 2012, 12:17:21 PM
Installed the shaved color matched plinth I made:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fplinth1.jpg&hash=ead8551889119fd7ae522962c8061478d82f936d)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fplinth2.jpg&hash=a330f65f82d1778c8f18d5284664d70f14cb4c85)

HHow did you figure out how to do all this stuff? Did you used to work in a panel shop?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 19, 2012, 12:47:47 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on July 19, 2012, 12:38:07 PM
HHow did you figure out how to do all this stuff? Did you used to work in a panel shop?


I just taught myself, and had some help from friends. Mostly just reading on the internet and trying it out myself. I've never had professional training.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on July 19, 2012, 04:09:12 PM
Quote from: M M on July 19, 2012, 12:17:21 PM
Installed the shaved color matched plinth I made:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fplinth1.jpg&hash=ead8551889119fd7ae522962c8061478d82f936d)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fplinth2.jpg&hash=a330f65f82d1778c8f18d5284664d70f14cb4c85)

That post made me look twice.

At first it looked like a big pole had landed on the roof of your car...

Until I realised it was two photos in close proximity.

Doh on me !

;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on July 19, 2012, 10:11:24 PM
Quote from: 85golf on July 19, 2012, 09:19:31 PM

That is one of the coolest tow vehicles I've ever seen  8)
+1
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on July 20, 2012, 07:20:46 PM
Quote from: MK3SOME on July 18, 2012, 10:07:38 PM
attacked my towpig today.it didnt even last 24hrs unmolested.

awesome

8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 20, 2012, 10:31:33 PM
Good work MM definately have a talent there
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 21, 2012, 02:56:19 PM
Quote from: Fizz on July 20, 2012, 10:31:33 PM
Good work MM definately have a talent there

Thanks :)

Today I put the original orange indicators back on and installed arch flares.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Farches1upload.jpg&hash=3390669ac37452d36735be91fb010d4e13dafd23)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Farches2upload.jpg&hash=c133940ebbf2eb03767a194c753e0cdacdadc5d5)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on July 21, 2012, 03:08:33 PM
That's a fine looking car
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on July 21, 2012, 03:10:18 PM
just like macona coffee.....that car ...Heft meer MMMMMMMMM
Awesome looking car
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on July 21, 2012, 04:06:06 PM
Looking good MM.  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on July 21, 2012, 04:57:13 PM
It just amazes me how a tired dirty old grey mk2 golf can look like such a crap box but yet look at MMs!
It just looks a million dollars 8)
It just looks like the perfect car. And to be honest they may look back and decide that they were.
A mk2 digi golf was very fuel efficient even by today's standards.
Just not that safe in a crash :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on July 21, 2012, 05:07:42 PM
How bad are they in a crash? My kids are about to be shooting round town in one.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 21, 2012, 05:10:09 PM
2 things dont look right on that mk2 mate;

1. Balloon tyres- the right sized tyres with a little (Not a lot) of stretch
2. why does the small lower lip always look twisted and bent?

just my eyes are drawn to the detail

Love 5 doors though  8)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 21, 2012, 05:22:00 PM
Quote from: KARTS on July 21, 2012, 05:07:42 PM
How bad are they in a crash? My kids are about to be shooting round town in one.

they are fine
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on July 21, 2012, 05:41:22 PM
imo bubble tyres look period and cool. they didnt have 45 profile in the 80's
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 21, 2012, 09:00:18 PM
Thanks everyone.

Quote from: CBRT on July 21, 2012, 05:10:09 PM
2 things dont look right on that mk2 mate;

1. Balloon tyres- the right sized tyres with a little (Not a lot) of stretch
2. why does the small lower lip always look twisted and bent?

just my eyes are drawn to the detail

Love 5 doors though  8)


These tyres are what I could get at the time and I quite like them, especially how they sit on the 8.5's (on the rear). I quite like the fat tyres look on older cars with smaller wheels. The lip isn't really twisted, it's actually quite straight so I'm not sure why it appears that way, might just be a wierd angle of the photo.
I appreciate your feedback man, it's all in the details :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 21, 2012, 11:29:33 PM
MM ur car is comin along really well man. Remember seeing it when u just joined the forum to what it is now. Love the work that has gone into it. Keeps getting better :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 21, 2012, 11:30:38 PM
Made my car sound like darth vader  >:D

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on July 22, 2012, 12:14:09 AM
Quote from: KARTS on July 21, 2012, 05:07:42 PM
How bad are they in a crash? My kids are about to be shooting round town in one.


I climbed out of one when it was on it's lid (But then I did from a VW Santana too).  Part of why I'd always feel safer in a VAG I suppose.


In SA, there body strength was part of the sale of the Mk2:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVD5Ns9JOlo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVD5Ns9JOlo)


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 22, 2012, 07:31:33 AM
What intake kit is that? Obvs not carbonio looks like evoms.... Any good?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 22, 2012, 08:28:12 AM
its missing 2 cylinders too... ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 22, 2012, 11:39:33 AM
Cleaned the alcantera steering wheel, hand brake and gear stick

It was all shiny now nice and fluffy... Wish I had took pics as it looks very different!

Next time as I'll need to do it every 10k km! Lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 22, 2012, 01:56:29 PM
Chris good spotting  ;) Yep its the evoms kit. very well made and light 2. Next mission will be to clean the engine bay and trim the engine cover to fit .
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 22, 2012, 02:06:58 PM
Quote from: Fizz on July 22, 2012, 01:56:29 PM
Chris good spotting  ;) Yep its the evoms kit. very well made and light 2. Next mission will be to clean the engine bay and trim the engine cover to fit .

yeah the evoms kit is getting great reviews as the carbonio has 2 stages, most people just get stage 1 (as i did) and stage 2 is expensive- but probably gives better gains!

the 2.0T has great gains from bolt on mods  8)
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on July 22, 2012, 02:08:21 PM
Quote from: CBRT on July 22, 2012, 02:06:58 PM
yeah the evoms kit is getting great reviews as the carbonio has 2 stages, most people just get stage 1 (as i did) and stage 2 is expensive- but probably gives better gains!

the 2.0T has great gains from bolt on mods  8)

Had a evoms on my mk4 r32 years ago it was a superb bit of kit... :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on July 22, 2012, 04:39:47 PM
Quote from: CBRT on July 21, 2012, 05:10:09 PM
2 things dont look right on that mk2 mate;

1. Balloon tyres- the right sized tyres with a little (Not a lot) of stretch

I think its nice to see a Mk2 without stretch, this car pulls off the period look rather well.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on July 22, 2012, 06:47:26 PM
Put new adapters on front and lowered it more
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 22, 2012, 07:34:03 PM
Pics please
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on July 22, 2012, 11:02:45 PM
Drove down to Naiper and back yesterday, Picked up leather interior and a few other parts for the A6. Installed it all except the front seats. Need to cut off the existing mounting for the manual seats, and run wiring for the new seats
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: lukedv on July 23, 2012, 08:45:16 AM
Clocked up 200000kms on the golf this morning
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 23, 2012, 10:37:51 AM
Just discovered a screw in one of my tyres  >:( >:( It's pretty much brand new too.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on July 23, 2012, 10:39:21 AM
Quote from: M M on July 23, 2012, 10:37:51 AM
Just discovered a screw in one of my tyres  >:( >:( It's pretty much brand new too.

Welcome to my world..

Threw away a 1000km old Michelin Pilot Sport 3 after a Screw ended up in it and the side walls got ruined

....

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on July 23, 2012, 10:46:58 AM
Quote from: ranton-inc on July 23, 2012, 10:39:21 AM
Welcome to my world..

Threw away a 1000km old Michelin Pilot Sport 3 after a Screw ended up in it and the side walls got ruined

....

that sucks.

glad i paid the extra $5 each for replacement insurance on my new tyres.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 26, 2012, 02:15:00 PM
Gulp...
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Yum.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on July 26, 2012, 03:14:42 PM
did you test the airbag?  :laugh: ;)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 26, 2012, 04:23:32 PM
That looks great Rob! Nice work!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on July 26, 2012, 04:36:23 PM
Cool Rob, that old wheel wasn't bad though either :)
I'll come take a look on Sunday
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on July 26, 2012, 06:06:45 PM
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Wound the coils up and put the Sebrings on.
No I won't have any trouble getting up your drive Choppy!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on July 26, 2012, 07:00:36 PM
I drove the crap out of it up Old North Road, twice.  ;D

Also ordered some new centre caps and fantasised about some modifications and priced up transporting a spare engine up here so I can experiment with said fantasy modifications.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 26, 2012, 10:10:13 PM
Nice one Rob, get some trim blackener on your airbag so it matches the wheel  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 26, 2012, 10:14:35 PM
Quote from: nacnud on July 26, 2012, 06:06:45 PM
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Wound the coils up and put the Sebrings on.
No I won't have any trouble getting up your drive Choppy!

Looks better up high
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on July 27, 2012, 01:00:59 AM
Fitted the sifter off an Audi TT in the Mk4 GTI. 20% less shift. Feels like more than 20% maybe 30%. Anyway made a big difference to how the car feels. Not bad for $44us. A lot cheeper than the "tuner" brands I've looked at. Most of them are over $150us for the same reduction. Plus as its OEM VW/AUDI theres no need to inform the insurance peeps.

New fuel filter going on on Saturday. Just as a bit of 150000k maintenance.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 27, 2012, 01:47:30 PM
Citigo rear Skoda emblem finally arrived after 2 months' wait

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Also went for a little run along Makara Road on the way back. I LOVE the R32 wheel.
I'm quite a tactile person anyway, and the chunky feel and all of the lumps and bumps on it feel just right in my hands.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Arr32 on July 27, 2012, 04:04:12 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on July 27, 2012, 01:47:30 PM
Citigo rear Skoda emblem finally arrived after 2 months' wait

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Also went for a little run along Makara Road on the way back. I LOVE the R32 wheel.
I'm quite a tactile person anyway, and the chucky feel and all of the lumps and bumps on it feel just right in my hands.

Love the curvy wheel Rob. 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 27, 2012, 05:20:06 PM
Looking good rob, the R wheel worked out well
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 28, 2012, 06:25:07 PM
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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 28, 2012, 06:38:04 PM
Hell Pizza?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on July 28, 2012, 06:54:48 PM
Installed the depo projectors but noticed condensation on first wash. Oh well, for more than half the price of the oem ones. Can't expect them to be fantastic. Still better than running hids on reflectors.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on July 28, 2012, 06:55:02 PM
Enabled DRL's on the spot lights, and rain-close windows. Though the latter either doesn't work, or is activating with light as well as rain...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on July 28, 2012, 07:40:57 PM
Wow, new fuel filter on and it has made a big difference, especially at idle. No more hunting, period. Anyone who has not replaced theirs and has done over 100,000k I highly recommend you do. So much smoother at idle it's like a new car again  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on July 28, 2012, 07:42:14 PM
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Hate away  >:D >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on July 28, 2012, 09:07:41 PM
Quote from: Aidan on July 28, 2012, 06:55:02 PM
Enabled DRL's on the spot lights, and rain-close windows. Though the latter either doesn't work, or is activating with light as well as rain...

Rain close? They close when the sensor on the windscreen detects rain? Interesting
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on July 28, 2012, 09:25:44 PM
Quote from: Kermit on July 28, 2012, 07:42:14 PM
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Hate away  >:D >:D

No hating here, just hysterical laughter.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on July 28, 2012, 09:30:33 PM
Quote from: Kermit on July 28, 2012, 07:42:14 PM
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Hate away  >:D >:D

Your car cant decide if it wants to be an old mans car, a stance machine or a rat rod...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: timewarrior on July 28, 2012, 09:37:11 PM
Quote from: Kermit on July 28, 2012, 07:42:14 PM
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Hate away  >:D >:D

Is it a wood effect or something?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on July 28, 2012, 09:44:26 PM
Quote from: timewarrior on July 28, 2012, 09:37:11 PM
Is it a wood effect or something?

It's rust.

Brett, not feeling it bro. IMO, it clashes with your green way too much.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on July 28, 2012, 10:14:54 PM
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Haha its allgood. I like it and thats what matters these days.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on July 28, 2012, 10:15:04 PM
Quote from: coons on July 28, 2012, 09:07:41 PM
Rain close? They close when the sensor on the windscreen detects rain? Interesting

Supposedly yeah, though at the mo they just close a couple of seconds after I take the key out of the ignition. I'm not sure if I've done it wrong, or whether it's because I could only test it at night... If both work that'd be cool.

Now has an option in the convenience menu that says Rain-Closing so something has worked somewhere!

Also today - cleared the Airbag fault and it hasn't come back yet...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on July 28, 2012, 10:53:07 PM
Quote from: Kermit on July 28, 2012, 10:14:54 PM
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Haha its allgood. I like it and thats what matters these days.

Are you planning on the whole car? I'm keen to see that!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on July 28, 2012, 10:56:49 PM
Quote from: zyeffur on July 28, 2012, 10:53:07 PM
Are you planning on the whole car? I'm keen to see that!
You buy the spare panels and i will ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on July 29, 2012, 12:08:11 AM
New cam-belt and tensioner on the Citi... All of 15 minutes work :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on July 29, 2012, 07:15:15 AM
Quote from: ranton on July 28, 2012, 09:30:33 PM
Your car cant decide if it wants to be an old mans car, a stance machine or a rat rod...

I'd have to agree - very hard to pull off unless you go all out

Being 3 door a good R32 kit and some nice wheels would be awesome anything else will always be viewed differently....

Good that your trying stuff though
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on July 29, 2012, 02:41:19 PM
Replaced cloth manual seats with electric black leather.

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LED strip footwell illumination. Not bad amount of light for 0.6 watt.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on July 30, 2012, 09:45:10 PM
Brought it and the freshly covered roof lining home... I'll start putting the interior back in tomorrow - please don't rain!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: S1 on July 31, 2012, 11:14:53 AM
that should buff out
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on July 31, 2012, 04:48:47 PM
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Filled it with gas. Up to my shoulders apparently!? Any idea what would cause this? And please excuse E.T like finger reflection.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 31, 2012, 04:52:28 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on July 30, 2012, 09:45:10 PM
Brought it and the freshly covered roof lining home... I'll start putting the interior back in tomorrow - please don't rain!

Nice 8) some updates on your build thread would be nice before you head off! ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on July 31, 2012, 05:00:31 PM
Quote from: The Truth on July 31, 2012, 04:48:47 PM
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Filled it with gas. Up to my shoulders apparently!? Any idea what would cause this? And please excuse E.T like finger reflection.

Sorry but that is damning funny!

Looks like your Tank size trippled and your engine became diesel without you knowing! :P

Most my Passat ever shows after a refil is 1200kms
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on July 31, 2012, 05:17:29 PM
Narrowly avoided getting it flattened by a lumbering bus.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on July 31, 2012, 05:21:26 PM
Started contemplating re-covering the door cards in suede :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Long Black on July 31, 2012, 06:00:20 PM
Repairs!!!!! New shocks, ball joints and arms...thanks earthquake!!! Christchurch's f#*^ed roads have finally taken their toll....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on July 31, 2012, 11:15:40 PM
Quote from: ranton on July 31, 2012, 05:00:31 PM
Sorry but that is damning funny!

Looks like your Tank size trippled and your engine became diesel without you knowing! :P

Most my Passat ever shows after a refil is 1200kms

Yep, it gets stranger too, now showing 900kms to empty. Was sweet as for the remainder of the tank when it was put in, and for the next full tank as I wanted to see how accurate it was. Said 650kms to empty when full, I got 500kms out of 50/50 city/motorway driving. Hopefully it'll align itself a bit better tomorrow!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 02, 2012, 08:13:57 PM
Started changing my steering rack. Managed to damage one of the track rod ends trying to remove it. It's still in there, dammit.

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This is how I get the trolley jack under my car :)
The wood things are ramps I made so I can get on my metal ramps!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on August 02, 2012, 08:49:12 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on August 02, 2012, 08:13:57 PM

This is how I get the trolley jack under my car :)
The wood things are ramps I made so I can get on my metal ramps!

I have to do the same with my VR6, first low car I've ever had. Definitely not as convenient as just sticking the jack under and lifting it. Its worth it though  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on August 02, 2012, 09:32:16 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on August 02, 2012, 08:13:57 PM
Started changing my steering rack. Managed to damage one of the track rod ends trying to remove it. It's still in there, dammit.

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This is how I get the trolley jack under my car :)
The wood things are ramps I made so I can get on my metal ramps!

you need to invest in a low profile jack...

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 02, 2012, 09:34:03 PM
Quote from: ranton on August 02, 2012, 09:32:16 PM
you need to invest in a low profile jack...


Why do that when I have my bits of wood?

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2F561102_10151115013055901_1398383961_n.jpg&hash=3ec9678549f15189efd2a63bb114eccfa49d3db2)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on August 02, 2012, 10:10:12 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on August 02, 2012, 08:13:57 PM
Started changing my steering rack. Managed to damage one of the track rod ends trying to remove it. It's still in there, dammit.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc7%2F338500_10151114961560901_1431673568_o.jpg&hash=6eb3794b891ec84cf7d4def6c5fee2fab798d80a)

This is how I get the trolley jack under my car :)

Ohhhh IS THAT what that grey thing is  ;D  Haha just kidding Rob!
Good idea, I do a similar thing only my blocks of wood aren't that fancy.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on August 03, 2012, 08:15:41 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on August 02, 2012, 09:34:03 PM
Why do that when I have my bits of wood?

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2F561102_10151115013055901_1398383961_n.jpg&hash=3ec9678549f15189efd2a63bb114eccfa49d3db2)

They are double pumped and jack the car quicker..

half the amount of pumps :)

lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on August 03, 2012, 01:02:14 PM
Not done yet, but bought these from Anton....


(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psituning.com%2Fshopimages%2Fproducts%2Fnormal%2FPFF85-205.jpg&hash=0944e574335b8c20d57d8be2693706a055e876a3)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 03, 2012, 02:07:12 PM
Decided to modify my other set of tail lights by tinting the amber lense with red, so that it's more of an orange.
New vs. Original
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Forangelense1.jpg&hash=2e601e05c8b28504ef8afc72da94aa14b40226f3)

I think the new orange goes better with the color of my car. Will post photos of them fitted soon.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on August 03, 2012, 02:30:57 PM
Are those the ones you bought off me?  They came out mint!


Quote from: M M on August 03, 2012, 02:07:12 PM
Decided to modify my other set of tail lights by tinting the amber lense with red, so that it's more of an orange.
New vs. Original
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Forangelense1.jpg&hash=2e601e05c8b28504ef8afc72da94aa14b40226f3)

I think the new orange goes better with the color of my car. Will post photos of them fitted soon.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on August 03, 2012, 02:32:49 PM
Ive got some genuine blue hella's if anyone is keen
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 03, 2012, 03:23:14 PM
Quote from: Omes on August 03, 2012, 02:30:57 PM
Are those the ones you bought off me?  They came out mint!



Yep they are.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on August 03, 2012, 03:40:09 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2FIMG_20120803_153155.jpg&hash=c0a75f4579d02b367be4f44d4712cfc34dba189e)

Took it to VTNZ and got told the surface rust on the seat mounts was a concern lol

Tinciest little speckle of rust lol

Passed thou with flying colours
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on August 03, 2012, 05:40:15 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2FIMG_20120803_173757.jpg&hash=352b2f915519ca42e7448b189483adc2abc529ee)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 03, 2012, 06:10:31 PM
Good to hear it passed without any major dramas
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on August 03, 2012, 06:16:34 PM
Quote from: ranton on August 03, 2012, 05:40:15 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2FIMG_20120803_173757.jpg&hash=352b2f915519ca42e7448b189483adc2abc529ee)

Do we have to grow up? thats not fair!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on August 03, 2012, 07:04:50 PM
What is the deal with legality regarding the whole Lamin-X smoked lights thing?

i.e these http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Jetta_III--VR6_12v/Lighting/Tail_Lights/ES1873350/ for my rear lights, would also get the equivalent for my fronts. Would there be any issue come WoF time?

I'd like the smoked look as my car is black anyway, but don't want hassles and I don't want to impair my lights either.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on August 03, 2012, 07:38:42 PM
Quote from: Skilfil on August 03, 2012, 07:04:50 PM
What is the deal with legality regarding the whole Lamin-X smoked lights thing?

i.e these http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Jetta_III--VR6_12v/Lighting/Tail_Lights/ES1873350/ for my rear lights, would also get the equivalent for my fronts. Would there be any issue come WoF time?

I'd like the smoked look as my car is black anyway, but don't want hassles and I don't want to impair my lights either.

Definatly illegal for the fronts
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 03, 2012, 07:49:07 PM
Quote from: Skilfil on August 03, 2012, 07:04:50 PM
What is the deal with legality regarding the whole Lamin-X smoked lights thing?

i.e these http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Jetta_III--VR6_12v/Lighting/Tail_Lights/ES1873350/ for my rear lights, would also get the equivalent for my fronts. Would there be any issue come WoF time?

I'd like the smoked look as my car is black anyway, but don't want hassles and I don't want to impair my lights either.

It's illegal to have and film, paint or cover on any lights. In saying that though you can get away with some, I've never had a problem with my all red tail lights (even being followed by a cop). I'd say that headlights would attract attention.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on August 03, 2012, 08:04:32 PM
Ah fair enough, undecided what to do with my headlights then. Black Mk3 Vento, what works with it? I don't want a golf front, not particularly a fan of angel eyes..

Mind you I do like these, just where to find some that are built for RHD? Isn't there a certain spec on that? http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Jetta_III--VR6_12v/Lighting/Headlights/ES9598/
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 03, 2012, 08:06:27 PM
I would leave the original lights, or get some like the ones you posted. Maybe look on ebay UK for RHD ones? Black headlights on a black car rarely looks good in my opinion.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: timewarrior on August 03, 2012, 08:11:09 PM
you could always Joey's mod them?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on August 03, 2012, 08:20:33 PM
I've seen Joey mods, I like them but I see myself screwing it up horribly. Mind you if I get my hands on a spare set why not give it a try. Or I can always just take the lazy option and get one of the more skilled members to do it for some money  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 04, 2012, 10:19:01 AM
Fitted:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Forangetails1.jpg&hash=6bf38b8cc17d3fbee96ca7792cc284ab017aac73)

I definately like this orange better, but I think I'll be going back to my all reds soon.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on August 04, 2012, 10:21:30 AM
Yeah, all reds look better- but those still look tidy as!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on August 04, 2012, 11:35:05 AM
Quote from: Skilfil on August 03, 2012, 08:20:33 PM
I've seen Joey mods, I like them but I see myself screwing it up horribly. Mind you if I get my hands on a spare set why not give it a try. Or I can always just take the lazy option and get one of the more skilled members to do it for some money  :D

there's a how-to on vortex http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1567138 (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1567138)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on August 04, 2012, 11:50:34 AM
Joey mod is easy as, I did it with the vento lights on my car. Gives it a nice darker effect inside the lense
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on August 04, 2012, 05:03:46 PM
Quote from: M M on August 04, 2012, 10:19:01 AM
Fitted:
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I definately like this orange better, but I think I'll be going back to my all reds soon.

where are ya steelies?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 04, 2012, 06:05:46 PM
New roof spoiler and clean

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2Ff618d23e.jpg&hash=665d2573f9005c97982d75d7a0c4773450800966)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2Fdc01a158.jpg&hash=8e3a06e9328bbb4c58dadf751e45cc44ddf9f3c5)
Also waiting on RS4 Pedal set and my PODI steering column boost gauge......

Also got someone pricing up stage 3........
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 04, 2012, 07:14:47 PM
Roof spoiler looks good Chris.
Out of interest, what does the number plate refer to?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on August 04, 2012, 07:37:28 PM
Lowered it....again  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 04, 2012, 07:43:59 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on August 04, 2012, 07:14:47 PM
Roof spoiler looks good Chris.
Out of interest, what does the number plate refer to?

Cheers and daughters nickname

All my plates are family orientated (x3)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 04, 2012, 08:49:16 PM
Quote from: Skilfil on August 03, 2012, 07:04:50 PM
What is the deal with legality regarding the whole Lamin-X smoked lights thing?

i.e these http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Jetta_III--VR6_12v/Lighting/Tail_Lights/ES1873350/ for my rear lights, would also get the equivalent for my fronts. Would there be any issue come WoF time?

I'd like the smoked look as my car is black anyway, but don't want hassles and I don't want to impair my lights either.

I smoked the front headlights on my mk4 and they were fine no issues what so ever even been through check points and wof testing stations
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 04, 2012, 09:46:48 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash4%2Fs720x720%2F405544_10151118724710901_1996273043_n.jpg&hash=281dc1d590f9727de32c3d8292ae6e70f395bcd6)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc6%2Fs720x720%2F182184_10151118729445901_1738328663_n.jpg&hash=2a049ecd368a82812020694138a117315c4bbe71)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8283%2F7696870126_333a861451_c.jpg&hash=03c9dccd2dcdd7f9be5ba1c3fb6461034bc03cc4)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7117%2F7696868336_73d5ee1bb1_c.jpg&hash=330d557d32f327eededfb1a39617b731aff616d0)

Just need to remember how it all goes back together now.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on August 04, 2012, 10:15:42 PM
I put electronic ignition in the beetle today.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 04, 2012, 10:24:24 PM
Quote from: gtimanik on August 04, 2012, 05:03:46 PM
where are ya steelies?
Took them off, I don't like to run them all the time, the clear coat on the lips is too fragile.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: anne t on August 05, 2012, 03:19:01 AM
Finally got round to fitting these,Kumho tyres allround
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1098.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg377%2Fanne_thomson1%2Fdundee003.jpg&hash=b4cc0c2289f4235d2ee7f2fc40275c1c6e7cd0df)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1098.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg377%2Fanne_thomson1%2Fdundee001.jpg&hash=4b6102849d86be777599ff85400a9a05fc731a42)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1098.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg377%2Fanne_thomson1%2Fdundee005.jpg&hash=fdfb6a4a27ec777119e0520bf7c8aec8f353bbb7)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 05, 2012, 05:20:46 PM
Quote from: CBRT on August 04, 2012, 06:05:46 PM
New roof spoiler and clean

Also waiting on RS4 Pedal set and my PODI steering column boost gauge......

Also got someone pricing up stage 3........

Wow looks great chris, podi gauges are awesome.  Where did u buy it from? Podi directly? Or is there an nz rep i dont know about?  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 05, 2012, 05:35:27 PM
Quote from: Fizz on August 05, 2012, 05:20:46 PM
Wow looks great chris, podi gauges are awesome.  Where did u buy it from? Podi directly? Or is there an nz rep i dont know about?  :o

Podi in the US direct :)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on August 05, 2012, 06:13:13 PM
Quote from: anne t on August 05, 2012, 03:19:01 AM
Finally got round to fitting these,Kumho tyres allround
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1098.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg377%2Fanne_thomson1%2Fdundee003.jpg&hash=b4cc0c2289f4235d2ee7f2fc40275c1c6e7cd0df)
Looks fantastic!  8)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on August 05, 2012, 06:27:59 PM
Quote from: CBRT on August 04, 2012, 06:05:46 PM
New roof spoiler and clean

Also waiting on RS4 Pedal set and my PODI steering column boost gauge......

Also got someone pricing up stage 3........

Roof spoiler looks great, very nice car mate!

Have been looking at those Podi gauges - which one did you go for?
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on August 05, 2012, 08:22:07 PM
Finally got around to doing the flapper mod on the R, now sounds like it should!

Also tried the 'dog bone' look on the mk3. Will paint the VR6 badge red maybe too.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F7a39db98-2c93-67d7.jpg&hash=5f57eba5c7c64d6806ecc1c3cd4497deaaa05721)

And played around with some tyre paint, an idea I have been toying with for a while.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F7a39db98-2cf7-9970.jpg&hash=41b6cda6e5ab0cf2062c19db0d51e4de30474f45)

Shot with phone, so not flash!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 05, 2012, 08:24:32 PM
Ive been wondering when painted tyre text would come back into fashion.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 05, 2012, 08:25:19 PM
I think the writing on the tyres looks good.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on August 05, 2012, 08:30:06 PM
I must admit I've got a fetish for painted tyre text, it makes cars look so damn good. Was planning on it for mine.  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 05, 2012, 08:39:37 PM
Quote from: Aidan on August 05, 2012, 06:27:59 PM
Roof spoiler looks great, very nice car mate!

Have been looking at those Podi gauges - which one did you go for?

This one

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2Ffea30437.jpg&hash=eabf1e2b8abf5e11da2510bb23eee17b853a98fe)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on August 05, 2012, 08:52:47 PM
Quote from: Skilfil on August 05, 2012, 08:30:06 PM
I must admit I've got a fetish for painted tyre text, it makes cars look so damn good. Was planning on it for mine.  >:D

A return to the 1970's.
Did you paint it or use a stick?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on August 05, 2012, 09:06:55 PM
Quote from: brian245 on August 05, 2012, 08:52:47 PM
A return to the 1970's.
Did you paint it or use a stick?

A pen, toyo brand. Will see how well it lasts I guess, its all for show  :-*
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on August 05, 2012, 09:12:58 PM
Car looks real good Ash.   8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on August 05, 2012, 10:13:52 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on August 05, 2012, 09:06:55 PM
A pen, toyo brand. Will see how well it lasts I guess, its all for show  :-*

I'll be interested to hear how it lasts; the ones I remember using didn't last too well and also tended to 'yellow'.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on August 05, 2012, 10:24:11 PM
Oil Change to Mobil 1 Ultra and Transmission Oil change. Car feels much better.  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on August 05, 2012, 10:28:59 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on August 05, 2012, 08:22:07 PM
Played around with some tyre paint, an idea I have been toying with for a while.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F7a39db98-2cf7-9970.jpg&hash=41b6cda6e5ab0cf2062c19db0d51e4de30474f45)
Looks good!
I was/am planning to do the same on my track tyres for a bit of fun, in a white. I reckon it looks pretty cool.
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/hotTires/
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on August 05, 2012, 10:41:11 PM
Went out to Choppy's place and made a game plan for the ABF swap. Can't wait to get stared on that!

Also had a ride in his track car, damn that thing goes well!!!!  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: MK3SOME on August 05, 2012, 10:49:23 PM
Quote from: nacnud on August 05, 2012, 10:41:11 PM
Went out to Choppy's place and made a game plan for the ABF swap. Can't wait to get stared on that!

Also had a ride in his track car, damn that thing goes well!!!!  8)
sick bro sounds awsome
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on August 06, 2012, 05:03:26 PM
Passed WOF with flying colors.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 06, 2012, 05:24:00 PM
Replaced the front top mounts.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 06, 2012, 06:05:20 PM
Nice Work Ash!, u beat me 2 it. I was waiting to get a matching set of 4  tyres before doing it
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on August 06, 2012, 09:03:34 PM
Quote from: nacnud on August 05, 2012, 10:41:11 PM

Also had a ride in his track car, damn that thing goes well!!!!  8)
Did you go in the diesel that thing also flys
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 06, 2012, 09:04:32 PM
New rack in and all bolted back together. Will test drive tomorrow, adjust height then get the alignment done.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2F559167_10151123660995901_1167008196_n.jpg&hash=edbf5156c38155ac73c8e586b374bff6752bef2c)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on August 06, 2012, 09:05:43 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on August 06, 2012, 09:04:32 PM
New rack in and all bolted back together. Will test drive tomorrow, adjust height then get the alignment done.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2F559167_10151123660995901_1167008196_n.jpg&hash=edbf5156c38155ac73c8e586b374bff6752bef2c)

looks like its parked on a wall  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 06, 2012, 09:10:28 PM
Quote from: kiwi on August 06, 2012, 09:05:43 PM
looks like its parked on a wall  :laugh:

Hehe, That was the only angle I could get my phone at to get most of the car in.
Might wash it tomorrow :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: travatron on August 06, 2012, 09:20:46 PM
finally had a good day off to clean my car so did larry from drive clean 3 bucket approach and dame my new wheels look good will add pics tomorrow and did two coats of swirl x to try remove some scratches and then a layer or wax  will give her another wash and wax tomorrow and hopefully the interior if weather holds up
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Neckarsulm on August 06, 2012, 09:24:57 PM
Haha I keep watching them and start thinking I really should do some of this stuff, but it all seems like so much work! I just think I wish he was in Auckland so I could pay him to clean my car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 07, 2012, 01:51:10 PM
Wheel alignment done. All feels good.
Still need to tweak the height.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-prn1%2F616608_10151125472430901_1530999498_o.jpg&hash=dc42a2994101ff669c8ea90ef9ee08a2cd51482c)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on August 07, 2012, 02:05:23 PM
How does the steering rack feel?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 07, 2012, 02:10:20 PM
First impressions are good but I need to get on some twisties to give it a proper workout :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 07, 2012, 04:34:08 PM
Got a wheel alignment done and a new WOF.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on August 07, 2012, 05:55:21 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on August 07, 2012, 01:51:10 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-prn1%2F616608_10151125472430901_1530999498_o.jpg&hash=dc42a2994101ff669c8ea90ef9ee08a2cd51482c)

looks much better with out the paw prints  ;) ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on August 07, 2012, 07:06:53 PM
Ok, didn't do it today but did over the weekend. Stage 2 remap from Shark Performance is done. Feels good. What can I say? Nice and smooth so its easy to drive but doesn't feel like its being held back by the electronics. It's just how I wanted it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 07, 2012, 08:06:58 PM
Quote from: RogerB on August 07, 2012, 07:06:53 PM
Ok, didn't do it today but did over the weekend. Stage 2 remap from Shark Performance is done. Feels good. What can I say? Nice and smooth so its easy to drive but doesn't feel like its being held back by the electronics. It's just how I wanted it.
I love my Shark stage 2 map. Just been for a drive around Pauatahanui inlet and Hayward hil and back in the pishing rain to collect a Trademe purchase. The combination of the R32 wheel and rack and the KW v3s is just brilliant. Confidence inspiring. Love it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on August 07, 2012, 09:09:49 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on August 07, 2012, 08:06:58 PM
I love my Shark stage 2 map. Just been for a drive around Pauatahanui inlet and Hayward hil and back in the pishing rain to collect a Trademe purchase. The combination of the R32 wheel and rack and the KW v3s is just brilliant. Confidence inspiring. Love it.

Yea makes the car feel as it should have done form the start. Also its fun to surprise Loud exhaust WRX douchbags between light changes  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on August 08, 2012, 10:55:30 AM
I let my girlfriend drive it to her work while I take a Mitsubishi iMiev to mine.

*sigh* i guess the consolation is that it's free...

edit: by "free" I mean, I've been given the car to drive and the charging and maintenance is being provided for free.  Government electric vehicle trial.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: timewarrior on August 08, 2012, 11:37:45 AM
Quote from: 5-pot on August 08, 2012, 10:55:30 AM
I let my girlfriend drive it to her work while I take a Mitsubishi iMiev to mine.

Sheeeeeeit I bet it goes like the CLAPPERS!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on August 08, 2012, 12:14:06 PM
well, it's only redeeming feature is it's RWD and it does get a little loose in the rain...  it's even got staggered rims and tyres.  175 on the back and 145 in the front  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on August 08, 2012, 12:32:02 PM
Quote from: 5-pot on August 08, 2012, 12:14:06 PM
well, it's only redeeming feature is it's RWD and it does get a little loose in the rain...  it's even got staggered rims and tyres.  175 on the back and 145 in the front  :o

Well, the staggered tyres will not be because of the power available so can ony be to overcome hopeless handling, possibly bought about by the weight of the battery being in the wrong place
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on August 08, 2012, 02:48:15 PM
Lol.

I did an image search because I didn't know what an iMiev is.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_FoXyvaPSnVk%2FSspmV21eD5I%2FAAAAAAACHq8%2F1pYiDzoL5lg%2Fs800%2FMitsubishi-i-MiEV-0.jpg&hash=23c4ed346b4dff9b8360d6388d6acdd566d545e0)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on August 08, 2012, 03:30:03 PM
Hmmm the batteries are under the floor and the motor/diff are all in the back, of course.  surely they could have made the tyres the same size for convenience??  I think it's just to force it to understeer rather than oversteer.  *sigh*

It gets mighty excited in cross winds too.  It's like it's wagging it's tail.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on August 08, 2012, 05:52:40 PM
on behalf of jayden.

Got these bad boys running on the rado! He is stoked

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1134.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm619%2Fbrookfromhamilton%2FIMG_5646coccpy.jpg&hash=4f96900a15774f948d989e2f9089308756430a15)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on August 08, 2012, 06:49:21 PM
Made up one of these quickly :)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1134.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm619%2Fbrookfromhamilton%2F549490_455530404481056_287312021_n.jpg&hash=cd9fcb4aa963f4b55ae9a5a3f90c5a177b160395)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brookfromhamilton on August 08, 2012, 08:10:51 PM
ahhhh you'll have to ask him. at this stage he will be yeah
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: MK3SOME on August 08, 2012, 09:20:14 PM
Quote from: brookfromhamilton on August 08, 2012, 05:52:40 PM
on behalf of jayden.

Got these bad boys running on the rado! He is stoked

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1134.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm619%2Fbrookfromhamilton%2FIMG_5646coccpy.jpg&hash=4f96900a15774f948d989e2f9089308756430a15)
nice..sakurado  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on August 10, 2012, 07:41:42 PM
$800 on the mk4 :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 10, 2012, 09:04:43 PM
Quote from: zyeffur on August 10, 2012, 07:41:42 PM
$800 on the mk4 :(
What happened?   ???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on August 10, 2012, 09:06:33 PM
Quote from: Fizz on August 10, 2012, 09:04:43 PM
What happened?   ???

PO haven't been servicing the car for years it seems. Did a major servicing from spark plugs to rocker covers to starter and those bits.  :( but it's running so smooth now!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 10, 2012, 09:07:49 PM
I'd say money well spent then :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on August 10, 2012, 09:28:51 PM
Quote from: Fizz on August 10, 2012, 09:07:49 PM
I'd say money well spent then :)

It was a shocking bill to be honest, but I agree with you. Money well spent. Maintenance is paramount they say. :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 10, 2012, 09:51:10 PM
Atleast u know its done, now u can enjoy till the next thing needs doing :p
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on August 10, 2012, 09:55:46 PM
120km service, cambelt, water pump and WOF from Vodis, they did a good job
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aidan on August 11, 2012, 12:00:32 PM
From this:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7251%2F7755806928_a7aa3da049_z.jpg&hash=f51b0eab43ed2b9829142b914796c2499570c448) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aidanpalmer/7755806928/)

To this;

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7113%2F7755807538_dd3331d0ac_z.jpg&hash=fcca80405f9c82c121cbe4b640b7e2c461d041c4) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aidanpalmer/7755807538/)

All in 30 mins :)

Love the way it looks and sounds. Big thanks to both Anton and Hennie who made this possible.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: timewarrior on August 11, 2012, 02:05:50 PM
Lowered for the first time. Will post up photos later! Cheers miniturbo
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on August 11, 2012, 02:19:06 PM
Lowered them to the max without getting adjustable drop links. Turning right sounds like its hitting the swaybar. Any way to fix this?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 11, 2012, 03:49:09 PM
From this;
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2F46d3be19.jpg&hash=372db71a234115e145eb6ff337b7c8e015866102)

To this;

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2Fcd37f4b0.jpg&hash=fe28c40e135928d46f2eae90504b4df24ef08073)
What a PITA job but worth it!

Also a good clean :)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2F8e1248dd.jpg&hash=5b0653cdb9386e263386bb84719a8ada2bc6ed3e)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on August 11, 2012, 10:38:00 PM
Took roof rack of.....cut it up....remade it and getting wooden slats ready for some staining tomorrow ...pretty happy with outcome if I can say so myself.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on August 12, 2012, 12:52:39 PM
Quote from: CBRT on August 11, 2012, 03:49:09 PM
From this;
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2F46d3be19.jpg&hash=372db71a234115e145eb6ff337b7c8e015866102)

To this;

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2Fcd37f4b0.jpg&hash=fe28c40e135928d46f2eae90504b4df24ef08073)
What a PITA job but worth it!

Also a good clean :)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc284%2Fchrisbed%2F8e1248dd.jpg&hash=5b0653cdb9386e263386bb84719a8ada2bc6ed3e)

That's a nice looking cabin..
I finally ordered some new pedals for my car, not looking forward to trying to fit them. PITA as you say
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on August 12, 2012, 02:48:14 PM
had to take front off t/d mk2 to get to a bottom water hose ???
grill,slam panel,bumper,valance,a/c,radiator all off and still ripped my hands to bits
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on August 12, 2012, 03:46:20 PM
Took off the rusty fender. Bored already  :P
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd392%2FBrettGTIDUB%2F627329_4206266888638_591705596_o.jpg&hash=11eb25e7ec6e863ab369b76f82ad7b01ca5e5784)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd392%2FBrettGTIDUB%2F467490_4206266368625_863078568_o.jpg&hash=6188e3c44994c58b790e2151f149a574dc040a1c)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 12, 2012, 07:22:36 PM
Quote from: Kermit on August 12, 2012, 03:46:20 PM
Took off the rusty fender. Bored already  :P
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd392%2FBrettGTIDUB%2F627329_4206266888638_591705596_o.jpg&hash=11eb25e7ec6e863ab369b76f82ad7b01ca5e5784)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd392%2FBrettGTIDUB%2F467490_4206266368625_863078568_o.jpg&hash=6188e3c44994c58b790e2151f149a574dc040a1c)

That looks nice OEM+

Now just more GO!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 12, 2012, 07:47:30 PM
Wound the back down 20mm, front down 10mm.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash4%2Fs720x720%2F384728_10151137037385901_1890769650_n.jpg&hash=b3ab71e0b7bebb10801a02475ad4907b46a4dd70)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc7%2Fs720x720%2F378180_10151137038070901_326206267_n.jpg&hash=4801910ebe92262250b862166da26c0e91945651)

Made it smell of wet dog.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc7%2Fs720x720%2F386950_10151137039165901_1564322545_n.jpg&hash=2fe5645dfe1500aee848fe48b548fc0523e8294c)

Also got an "interesting" max boost figure from the Torque Android app.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc7%2F418403_10151137033145901_711001484_n.jpg&hash=7fa3f5e9e5735c775adde6c1c767bce76a09074f)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 14, 2012, 05:03:03 PM
Yesterday I went and got one of the resonators (the one in place of the cat) deleted as it was rattling. Also got a new tip made up which I mirror polished today.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fexhaust1.jpg&hash=aab9d4b7f1ae7c4166766196fa9f76ed4ec71441)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fexhaust2.jpg&hash=0b18402c3eb745db0c19ba5ac80091c0d5be8ee6)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on August 14, 2012, 06:55:27 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on August 12, 2012, 02:48:14 PM
had to take front off t/d mk2 to get to a bottom water hose ???
grill,slam panel,bumper,valance,a/c,radiator all off and still ripped my hands to bits
got home and spotted a different equally difficult hose leaking so it wasn't that one after all lets do it all again :-[
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on August 14, 2012, 06:58:11 PM
pain in the arse if it has power steering and ac, not so bad once you have removed it
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 17, 2012, 10:25:31 AM
I have a bit of a tricky reverse out of my garage as it drops and turns, but have done it hundreds of times!

I was so amused by my two year-old daughter grinning and saying "Oooooooooo!! Noisy!!" when I started the car today that I reversed into the garage door frame.

Somehow I managed to avoid any bodywork touching anything but I hit the wooden frame with my back wheel.
Will get a pic later, phone camera pic doesn't show the detail but it looks like mostly paint transfer on the spokes and scratches around the rim.

Bugger. Back to that wheel refurb I was thinking about...

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7120%2F7633668050_7071d7e14e_z.jpg&hash=a284368700ef1870a5afb5d0c6d77b58c40185cc)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on August 17, 2012, 11:32:41 AM
Ouch Rob, are you taking it to RimRite to get fixed?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: timewarrior on August 17, 2012, 11:34:51 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on August 17, 2012, 10:25:31 AM
Somehow I managed to avoid any bodywork touching anything but I hit the wooden frame with my back wheel.

Bugger. I know the feeling, was going into mine when I stalled. Wouldn't have been as issue but when I started her back up and took my foot off the brake I rolled back off the lip and scraped the front right corner :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 17, 2012, 05:05:35 PM
Installed a fire Extinguisher and gave it a well deserved wash.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: bryce_golfmk3 on August 17, 2012, 06:13:14 PM
German plates arived today, hopefully dont get any unwanted attention  :police:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1152.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp488%2Fbryce_golfmk3%2FIMG_0129.jpg&hash=916eb0d5a5f4a0c026bf9254ba7422bce8dab6a9)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1152.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp488%2Fbryce_golfmk3%2FIMG_0135.jpg&hash=0d971f05854c5b121a8fafca4d864f04f1e8ffae)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 17, 2012, 06:15:05 PM
Quote from: bryce_golfmk3 on August 17, 2012, 06:13:14 PM
German plates arived today, hopefully dont get any unwanted attention  :police:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1152.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp488%2Fbryce_golfmk3%2FIMG_0129.jpg&hash=916eb0d5a5f4a0c026bf9254ba7422bce8dab6a9)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1152.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp488%2Fbryce_golfmk3%2FIMG_0135.jpg&hash=0d971f05854c5b121a8fafca4d864f04f1e8ffae)

Get those crappy jap plate holders off the back!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: bryce_golfmk3 on August 17, 2012, 06:18:52 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on August 17, 2012, 06:15:05 PM
Get those crappy jap plate holders off the back!


I tried to get the jappo holders off but the screws have been filled with something that looks like cement almost so once I figure out how to get around that I will bin them!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on August 17, 2012, 08:02:03 PM
Quote from: bryce_golfmk3 on August 17, 2012, 06:18:52 PM
I tried to get the jappo holders off but the screws have been filled with something that looks like cement almost so once I figure out how to get around that I will bin them!

A new sharp pair of vise grips on the screw head will do it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 17, 2012, 09:37:57 PM
It's not too bad

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8306%2F7800811770_30fbb46141_b.jpg&hash=1fc4ef712ed31efa75a93b5f0bd622fd473e213a)

After ten minutes with a cloth and polish:

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Sigh...
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Sorry house:
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on August 17, 2012, 11:01:18 PM
Quote from: bryce_golfmk3 on August 17, 2012, 06:18:52 PM
I tried to get the jappo holders off but the screws have been filled with something that looks like cement almost so once I figure out how to get around that I will bin them!

Get an angle grinder or a dremel and cut a slot into the head, then use a flat head screw driver to undo it. It looks s**t house on there!!

Oh, and prepare for the po po  >:D >:D

Looking good though Bryce!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on August 18, 2012, 07:52:23 AM
just a thought, do the toll gates on SH1 north of Auckland read german plate fonts?
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on August 18, 2012, 08:05:34 AM
Quote from: the phantom on August 18, 2012, 07:52:23 AM
just a thought, do the toll gates on SH1 north of Auckland read german plate fonts?

Can read any font

Read my german plates no problems
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on August 18, 2012, 09:08:31 AM
Quote from: ranton on August 18, 2012, 08:05:34 AM
Can read any font

Read my german plates no problems

Hmm.. I always thought the reasoning behind them being illegal was the different font wouldn't get picked up, but if they can be read I don't see the problem with them matching your rego.  >:( NZ can be so damning backwards at times.
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on August 18, 2012, 09:54:49 AM
Quote from: ranton on August 18, 2012, 08:05:34 AM
Can read any font

Read my german plates no problems

x2, they never had a problem billing our account when using the NGTR - German plates or not.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on August 18, 2012, 10:07:10 AM
Quote from: coons on August 17, 2012, 11:01:18 PM
Get an angle grinder or a dremel and cut a slot into the head, then use a flat head screw driver to undo it. It looks s**t house on there!!
This. Although I only cut the tags off the bottom of the plate holder because I needed the rest of it to attach my plate to. Now it sits flush inside the heckblende, which still needs  tinting...
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on August 18, 2012, 02:45:24 PM
The Rub-a-Dub was full of Dubs!
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F1bfc7357-01b8-f680.jpg&hash=9a7b41be2f9e8816329b0c1faf6af079d034e8c1)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on August 18, 2012, 03:06:03 PM
Got new front tyres and a wheel alignment , looked at sportcontact 5's but thought $800 each was a bit much. Went with Potenza RE050A $360 each.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on August 18, 2012, 05:29:06 PM
3" downpipe installed....mmm  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on August 18, 2012, 06:28:08 PM
Quote from: Kermit on August 18, 2012, 05:29:06 PM
3" downpipe installed....mmm  :D

The eBay one?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 18, 2012, 10:44:20 PM
Quote from: 85golf on August 18, 2012, 08:44:47 PM
After taking a mate to go check out Renee's (hope spellings right) mk2 got rear ended by a s14  :'(

Oh man that sucks! I know how that feels. :( How bad is the damage?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on August 18, 2012, 11:54:40 PM
WOF and Reg sorted  :) Legal driving again, well road legal anyway  >:D :police:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on August 19, 2012, 07:09:58 AM
Quote from: zyeffur on August 18, 2012, 06:28:08 PM
The eBay one?
Yes, very glad i didnt sell it.  >:D
Title: Re: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on August 19, 2012, 10:27:02 AM
Quote from: Skilfil on August 18, 2012, 09:08:31 AM
Hmm.. I always thought the reasoning behind them being illegal was the different font wouldn't get picked up, but if they can be read I don't see the problem with them matching your rego.  >:( NZ can be so damning backwards at times.

Thats their fabricated justfication for the rort that is personalise plates
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on August 19, 2012, 10:27:49 AM
Quote from: Kermit on August 19, 2012, 07:09:58 AM
Yes, very glad i didnt sell it.  >:D

Now to install a k04
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 19, 2012, 03:25:54 PM
Quote from: 85golf on August 19, 2012, 10:22:08 AM
I know what with all these mk2s getting rear ended....
Doesn't look as bad as yours was but will definitely need a new bumper iron
Taking the bumper off soon so fingers crossed

Check in the trunk where the spare wheels is too, might be some there.

Replaced the sunroof seal today and unblocked the drains. I hate fiddling with the sunroof, what a pain! Hopefully there won't be any more puddles in the car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on August 19, 2012, 05:08:30 PM
Drove it to my brothers and helped him with his VR6. I guess the benefits of country life allow him to run a side exit exhaust, sounds demonic  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 20, 2012, 08:53:32 AM
Went for a drive to get my two year-old daughter to have a sleep as she was refusing to rest.
Decided to take a back road which was a lot twistier and narrower than I remembered from last time.
About six corners from the end she said "Sore. No more car daddy" then spewed up her lunch everywhere, poor thing.
Car now smells of sick. Wet dog smell has gone though.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on August 20, 2012, 08:55:20 AM
Quote from: Skilfil on August 19, 2012, 05:08:30 PM
Drove it to my brothers and helped him with his VR6. I guess the benefits of country life allow him to run a side exit exhaust, sounds demonic  >:D

if its a three door its a legal technicality that you can run a Side Exit exhaust.. if its a four door you cant...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 20, 2012, 10:01:29 AM
Quote from: ranton on August 20, 2012, 08:55:20 AM
if its a three door its a legal technicality that you can run a Side Exit exhaust.. if its a four door you cant...

You can on a 4 door car, it just needs to exit behind the rear door though.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on August 20, 2012, 10:34:08 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on August 20, 2012, 10:01:29 AM
You can on a 4 door car, it just needs to exit behind the rear door though.

Which is difficult on virtually all of them
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on August 20, 2012, 01:36:42 PM
Fixed my ABS. Sensor leads from Jem didn't work so just ended up cutting the worn section out and having the leads shorter. Seemed to be too long in the first place, hence them rubbing on the outer CV. But all good now, ABS light off!   :D

Also checked the timing belt tension after changing the belt last weekend.
Next up will be the sagging roof lining ::)  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on August 20, 2012, 01:45:31 PM
Quote from: ranton on August 20, 2012, 08:55:20 AM
if its a three door its a legal technicality that you can run a Side Exit exhaust.. if its a four door you cant...

Any car can have an exhaust out the side as long as it is a certain distance behind the most rearward opening (window or door either one).

I wouldn't run one on my Vento, far too loud and mines a cruiser hes turning his into a race car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 20, 2012, 02:41:16 PM
Quote from: ranton on August 20, 2012, 08:55:20 AM
if its a three door its a legal technicality that you can run a Side Exit exhaust.. if its a four door you cant...

Hmm mk5 with side draughts?  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on August 20, 2012, 02:57:51 PM
Quote from: Fizz on August 20, 2012, 02:41:16 PM
Hmm mk5 with side draughts?  ;D

you mean lakepipes....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on August 20, 2012, 08:27:53 PM
My brothers VR6, very dirty I know but lives a hard life.  :laugh:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8448%2F7821869820_3912215a3c_c.jpg&hash=553f24a8616b5cef96d6be64e40f35bb5034d57d) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/skilfil/7821869820/)
Volkswagen Golf VR6 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/skilfil/7821869820/) by Skilfil (http://www.flickr.com/people/skilfil/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on August 20, 2012, 08:33:12 PM
Made a new engine loom for my 80, going from a 12v to a 30v.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 20, 2012, 10:13:26 PM
Cleaned the paintwork over the weekend and just removed the last coat of wax. Now to bathe in satisfaction of a job well done and enjoy the shine, before heading out in the rain  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on August 21, 2012, 11:12:05 AM
Quote from: Skilfil on August 20, 2012, 08:27:53 PM
My brothers VR6, very dirty I know but lives a hard life.  :laugh:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8448%2F7821869820_3912215a3c_c.jpg&hash=553f24a8616b5cef96d6be64e40f35bb5034d57d) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/skilfil/7821869820/)
Volkswagen Golf VR6 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/skilfil/7821869820/) by Skilfil (http://www.flickr.com/people/skilfil/), on Flickr

:'( that VR used to be so mint....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on August 21, 2012, 11:23:28 AM
^ Those wheels look sweet though  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on August 21, 2012, 01:58:16 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on August 21, 2012, 11:12:05 AM
:'( that VR used to be so mint....

Wouldn't take much to get it back to it, paint needs a good polish and need to replace the front bumper. A good tidy up of the interior and its back to what it was.

My brother sees things a little differently however, he prefers going to the track than show and shine. But thats fine, we have enough pretty looking VR6's, need a few beastly loud ones every now and then to represent us around the track  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on August 21, 2012, 02:33:27 PM
I totally get that, there are also lots of crappy ones out there to turn into track whores, but his was one of the tidiest ones I had seen at that point 3 years ago. But hey, it's his car :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 21, 2012, 02:42:34 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on August 21, 2012, 02:33:27 PM
I totally get that, there are also lots of crappy ones out there to turn into track whores, but his was one of the tidiest ones I had seen at that point 3 years ago. But hey, it's his car :D

Was this my old one with bbs rims?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on August 21, 2012, 03:31:14 PM
Quote from: CBRT on August 21, 2012, 02:42:34 PM
Was this my old one with bbs rims?

Nope he had those on his car then they went to you on a near-identical car afaik.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on August 21, 2012, 04:33:42 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on August 21, 2012, 02:33:27 PM
I totally get that, there are also lots of crappy ones out there to turn into track whores, but his was one of the tidiest ones I had seen at that point 3 years ago. But hey, it's his car :D

Who cares, its just a mk3, atleast its actualy been put to good use not just lowered as far as it can go on some cheap crap coilovers
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on August 21, 2012, 04:38:38 PM
yeah, like you put cars to good use right? ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on August 21, 2012, 04:40:22 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on August 21, 2012, 04:38:38 PM
yeah, like you put cars to good use right? ::)

yea I do, you have no idea what I do
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on August 21, 2012, 06:26:10 PM
Finally put some covers on my pedals. Dangerous as crap driving with none on there, can't believe I have been for like 5 months, and I got a cert and WOF like that lol..

TT pedals, meant to be Mk4 platform only and apparently these ones for LHD only, but they slipped straight on to the Mk3 pedals? So meh all good

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi4.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy145%2Fcoons88%2FIMG_9935.jpg&hash=4e938a6bf4d29cb97a43953347deea9418a147b8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on August 21, 2012, 11:19:02 PM
To fit Mk4 pedal covers on Mk2/Mk3 you need LHD ones. The only downside is the flaps that stop your feet accidentally going behind the pedals is on the wrong side, but no biggy!

Looks good btw, finally!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on August 22, 2012, 10:03:07 AM
Oh really? That's random, but fortunate I guess. The little covers are on the right side though? On the RHS of the brake and on the LHS of the clutch
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on August 22, 2012, 10:07:18 AM
Hmm that's true - when I was looking into doing it that's what I read, but actually thinking about it there is no reason for them to be on the other side!

I can't figure out why VW had different pedal covers for LHD and RHD... for the Mk4 at least.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 22, 2012, 04:59:30 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on August 22, 2012, 10:07:18 AM
Hmm that's true - when I was looking into doing it that's what I read, but actually thinking about it there is no reason for them to be on the other side!

I can't figure out why VW had different pedal covers for LHD and RHD... for the Mk4 at least.

Audi I'd the same; specific for orientation. I got mine from the factory.... Absolute ball ache to install !
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 22, 2012, 05:01:31 PM
Blacked out the arches and door trims.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fblackpaint2.jpg&hash=fe15bfbc4b6ecfb5f9e614cdc8df115904773e6d)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fblackpaint1.jpg&hash=8fddc209884e12cf83e23d68065b2fe4c5d2fca4)
Makes a massive difference to the visuals, sadly I don't have any good before photos.

I also made some half smoked tail lights and smoked my front indicators and side markers.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fsmokedtails.jpg&hash=f32fbdc089e222e78cd6c061718dbbf755cb2b96)

They need a bit of wetsanding, but I think they turned out really good. Will fit them post photos probably on the weekend.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 22, 2012, 07:30:06 PM
^ like this!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 23, 2012, 05:17:44 PM
Gave my tail lights a wetsand and polish and then installed them and the smoked side markers:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fsmoketailsupload.jpg&hash=e00c0754893ecf8c81541133b86b7c85a953dd2a)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fsmokedtailsupload2.jpg&hash=cfa2facc4b6da2f5dc6b05610748e5c92b8ffe30)
The smoked side markers make a huge difference, I think it looks much better. The orange killed it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: flying on August 24, 2012, 11:29:23 AM
That has to be the most well looked after cli in nz  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 24, 2012, 12:41:11 PM
Quote from: flying on August 24, 2012, 11:29:23 AM
That has to be the most well looked after cli in nz  8)

I'm trying my best :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on August 24, 2012, 08:06:39 PM
Accidentally baught dome lower profile tires for the beetle.....getting them whitewalled on Sunday then I'll adjust the front lower.........get some rake (call look) lol.......
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on August 25, 2012, 09:31:43 AM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2F9sqn%2Fd6ea0381.jpg&hash=e1698d06222cb630fe6fa1455f82060621a3f8af)

Barry is nearly there for me................  ;)

New Brembo rotors, Porsche 4 pot brembos custom alloy calipers carriers made in NZ and braided hosing that meets LTSA standards

Dont think you need these on a water powered car!

;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on August 25, 2012, 01:39:33 PM
Quote from: CBRT on August 25, 2012, 09:31:43 AM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2F9sqn%2Fd6ea0381.jpg&hash=e1698d06222cb630fe6fa1455f82060621a3f8af)

Barry is nearly there for me................  ;)

New Brembo rotors, Porsche 4 pot brembos custom alloy calipers carriers made in NZ and braided hosing that meets LTSA standards

Dont think you need these on a water powered car!

;D

Ooooohh nice!
Look at it this way, the more folk that power their cars with water or go electric leaves more fossil fuels for us to burn  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on August 25, 2012, 05:38:45 PM
Quote from: 85golf on August 25, 2012, 02:52:38 PM
went and saw gordon at final touch in albany
got rid of all my paint chips and gave it a cut and polish
did such a good job
definately recommend them!!!!

also put in the new coilovers so sitting low  8)
Chuck some photos up Dean!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 25, 2012, 05:41:41 PM
Quote from: Dreier on August 25, 2012, 05:38:45 PM
Chuck some photos up Dean!

I think he has in the Mk2 section.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 25, 2012, 07:03:46 PM
Rewired the main grounds and cleaned up the others. Hopefully will see an improvement on how the car is running.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: philz on August 25, 2012, 07:32:10 PM
Walked past my recently purchased mk4 ( only driven it once ) and went to work. Came home, emptied my ranger ute and went and collected my new 2008 T5 transporter. Spent the afternoon ply lining the rear.

Hopefully give both a run tomorrow.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on August 25, 2012, 09:12:57 PM
Put another surf board ontop of it ......lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on August 26, 2012, 02:28:51 AM
New upstream O2 sensor (good bye fault code) and replaced the thermostat/ coolant flush. Thought I was in for a pain in the ass job but turned out to be straight forward with no issues. Just a nice afternoon tinkering.  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 26, 2012, 01:58:35 PM
Installed the smoked front indicators.
Before:
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After:
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on August 26, 2012, 02:31:34 PM
That's a great looking car!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on August 26, 2012, 03:31:46 PM
Just got the beetle's wheels re-whitewalled
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on August 26, 2012, 03:45:49 PM
Lower profile too? Pics bro!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on August 26, 2012, 05:06:03 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on August 26, 2012, 03:45:49 PM
Lower profile too? Pics bro!
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi888.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fac87%2FGolfMini%2FP1010643.jpg&hash=8b9bbc2b2259ccfe7c475231f39676f2d1b6f03a)
fronts are lower profile of 65 not 80....lol drives better and now almost no rubbing at full lock at all........you can tell by the white walls in the front being closer the ground than the rears..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on August 26, 2012, 07:07:12 PM
Quote from: M M on August 26, 2012, 01:58:35 PM
Installed the smoked front indicators.
Before:
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After:
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Yea man stop taking the wheels off! I hate driving my car with crap wheels these days, I feel like I'm driving a POS lol..

Beetle's looking sweet Arno!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on August 26, 2012, 10:02:04 PM
Cheers guys, getting her more and more sorted for 4androtary and vw nationals next year....yup I'm driving the beetle down too New Plymouth, getting all the turquoise redone and engine chrome dress up kit to go on .....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 26, 2012, 10:28:08 PM
Quote from: brian245 on August 26, 2012, 02:31:34 PM
That's a great looking car!
Quote from: 85golf on August 26, 2012, 06:42:43 PM
Looks good! Why have you taken the widened steelies off?
Quote from: coons on August 26, 2012, 07:07:12 PM
Yea man stop taking the wheels off! I hate driving my car with crap wheels these days, I feel like I'm driving a POS lol..

Beetle's looking sweet Arno!

Thanks :) I had to take them off as my mom needed to use the car, I'd rather have them off then damaged. Hate seeing it without them though, really need to buy my mom a car.

Arno, you beetle is looking good!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on August 26, 2012, 10:33:09 PM
Cut down 2 16v intake manifolds and drilled and tapped the heads on the v8 as it only has two studs on each head, will get some alloy pipe tomorrow and cut a couple of flanges for the toyota itbs
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on August 29, 2012, 05:44:34 PM
Finally got the headlining done. Looks mint.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: timewarrior on August 29, 2012, 08:28:48 PM
2 new tyres
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on August 29, 2012, 09:45:44 PM
Quote from: M M on August 26, 2012, 10:28:08 PM
Thanks :) I had to take them off as my mom needed to use the car, I'd rather have them off then damaged. Hate seeing it without them though, really need to buy my mom a car.

Arno, you beetle is looking good!

Smart man thats thinking ahead, my brother let our mother borrow his Golf one day. She lunched his front wheel on the curb for god knows what reason right on our driveway.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 30, 2012, 08:46:12 AM
Quote from: Skilfil on August 29, 2012, 09:45:44 PM
Smart man thats thinking ahead, my brother let our mother borrow his Golf one day. She lunched his front wheel on the curb for god knows what reason right on our driveway.

Ouch. Yeah I already don't really trust her with the car itself to be honest (just trying to be nice since she doesn't have one), so no way I'm taking chances with the wheels.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on August 30, 2012, 01:00:33 PM
Beetle is looking cool Arno - you are the king of getting all the little details in sync.  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tyz-fly on August 30, 2012, 06:39:33 PM
did the heater core on the mk2, pretty chuffed with myself i must say
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 30, 2012, 07:18:04 PM
Quote from: tyz-fly on August 30, 2012, 06:39:33 PM
did the heater core on the mk2, pretty chuffed with myself i must say

Well done.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on August 31, 2012, 01:35:11 AM
made another frame..

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2Fd5a519b1.jpg&hash=48bfebefd7adbf4e9e2c5f033d5c8a6bef9bfed5)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on September 01, 2012, 11:33:54 AM
are you spit roasting a mk2?
thats big time!! 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on September 01, 2012, 01:17:48 PM
Quote from: choppy16v on September 01, 2012, 11:33:54 AM
are you spit roasting a mk2?
thats big time!! 8) 8) 8) 8)


Yeah she likes it in both ends and then some spit and gravel in her eyes :p

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on September 01, 2012, 06:04:08 PM
Went to Car-fe for the $30 express n shine wash. Not impressed. My $8 wash from rub a dub turns out 100% better.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on September 01, 2012, 07:17:54 PM
Quote from: zyeffur on September 01, 2012, 06:04:08 PM
Went to Car-fe for the $30 express n shine wash. Not impressed. My $8 wash from rub a dub turns out 100% better.

That's because car-fe is not for us enthusiasts but more for the average Jaffa plonked who doesn't know any better
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on September 01, 2012, 07:27:30 PM
Vacuumed the dirty bitch.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on September 01, 2012, 10:08:43 PM
nailed a warrant in the R32... they missed the 25mm spacers >:D

new wheels for the mk2, will bring along to meet tomorrow
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on September 01, 2012, 10:17:52 PM
The Beetle sneezed and and everything came out.......lol....just giving the engine a freshup
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi888.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fac87%2FGolfMini%2FP1010648.jpg&hash=c6ff45a50442999e64252c434ed983e480435599)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on September 01, 2012, 10:24:23 PM
Quote from: DubMan on September 01, 2012, 10:17:52 PM
The Beetle sneezed and and everything came out.......lol....just giving the engine a freshup
Isnt sneezing usually out the front  >:D ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on September 01, 2012, 10:34:40 PM
Started swapping bits off the 12v v6 to the 30v, cleaned the starter, alternator, ac pump, power steering pump, tomorrow will remove the rack and gearbox and give them a clean and clean the engine bay
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Post by: DubMan on September 01, 2012, 10:35:52 PM
Quote from: Kermit on September 01, 2012, 10:24:23 PM
Isnt sneezing usually out the front  >:D ;)


you know when you sneeze and you fart by accident?....lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on September 02, 2012, 10:10:55 AM
Quote from: DubMan on September 01, 2012, 10:35:52 PM

you know when you sneeze and you fart by accident?....lol

So you mean a shart?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on September 02, 2012, 11:55:37 AM
Never trust a fart.

Shart = fart with follow through...
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Post by: philz on September 02, 2012, 04:43:53 PM
Swapped internals for remote key, now have 2 brand new looking remote keys
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Post by: Alfashark on September 02, 2012, 07:04:51 PM
Washed it and threw some factory 13" alloys on the Golf... They need a tidy up, but much nicer than the steels it had before.

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Post by: BB on September 02, 2012, 07:23:32 PM
The wipers on that citi are the wrong way around :)
Nice little car though.
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Post by: dave on September 03, 2012, 01:42:52 PM
worked on polo.
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Post by: choppy16v on September 04, 2012, 05:49:44 PM
i'm SO glad someones fixing this little car!!
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Post by: RS ZWEI on September 05, 2012, 01:27:37 PM
Got BMW stickers made to go over the VW logos for the europlate for my girlfriends car:

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Post by: slowburn on September 05, 2012, 02:55:52 PM
ha,the polo lives!!! awesome!
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Post by: 90_B2 Quattro on September 05, 2012, 05:37:46 PM
half an exhaust on the 90q = 135db and a stern talking to buy pc plod :police:
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Post by: slowburn on September 05, 2012, 05:42:11 PM
yeah the tips fell off the muffler box on the coupe too bro,gotta get it welded up....
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Post by: 90_B2 Quattro on September 05, 2012, 05:48:54 PM
I was trying to repair the exhast at polytech but ran out of time/gas on the welder so drove it home with just half the exhaust and 1 silencer on it. Seemed to pull better but needed my ear muffs for anything over idle  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on September 05, 2012, 06:37:16 PM
On my 90 it broke right where it bolts to the down pipe, my ears were ringing by the time I got home  :angel:
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Post by: 90_B2 Quattro on September 05, 2012, 06:41:52 PM
I think it would have been worse if it had a turbo motor in it  ???
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Post by: 00quattro00 on September 05, 2012, 07:20:59 PM
Nah the turbo quitens them down a bit
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Post by: 90_B2 Quattro on September 05, 2012, 10:31:01 PM
Fixed the exhaust  ;D
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Post by: M M on September 08, 2012, 01:40:14 PM
New face:
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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on September 08, 2012, 01:50:59 PM
I prefer single headlights on small bumpers, so I'd have to say that looks fantastic!! Nice one!
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Post by: M M on September 08, 2012, 04:26:31 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on September 08, 2012, 01:50:59 PM
I prefer single headlights on small bumpers, so I'd have to say that looks fantastic!! Nice one!

Thanks :) I did quite like the quad light grill, but this one really seems to fit with the car.
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Post by: M M on September 08, 2012, 05:28:58 PM
Quote from: 85golf on September 08, 2012, 05:10:42 PM
looks real good bro! way better  :)

Thanks man :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Roblinc9 on September 10, 2012, 07:20:50 PM
Two new pirelli p7 fitted and cranked to camber out to -2.3, most importantly applied some of my new VASK stickers so it feels like one of the gang  :) haha
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Post by: 90_B2 Quattro on September 10, 2012, 07:27:54 PM
Passed the wof check on the 90q only had to fix 2 minor things, wiper wash terminal bent and new p/s fluid to stop the rack sticking on full r/h lock, rego next week and then it's set for another 6 months.  8)
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Post by: AndyGti on September 10, 2012, 09:32:13 PM
Quote from: M M on September 08, 2012, 01:40:14 PM
New face:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fnewface2.jpg&hash=24b9f5106dfb8f3d4d068020cb790b8900862462)

looks bad ass!
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Post by: RevHappy on September 10, 2012, 11:51:16 PM
broke something :( not enough light to see but dropped coolant so time for 9a me thinks.
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Post by: 5-pot on September 11, 2012, 11:06:47 AM
new headlamp... and filled it with diesel from a 200L drum that I was given for free ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 11, 2012, 11:08:29 AM
Quote from: 5-pot on September 11, 2012, 11:06:47 AM
new headlamp... and filled it with diesel from a 200L drum that I was given for free ;D

Free fuel is good! But why did you fill the headlamp?
(sorry)
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Post by: philz on September 11, 2012, 12:15:50 PM
installed my anycar unit in the T5, now I can charge/play my ipod through my OE head unit
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Post by: Brett on September 11, 2012, 09:57:49 PM
Ordered front strut polo caps and bushings for that slight extra lowness.  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on September 12, 2012, 11:02:59 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on September 11, 2012, 11:08:29 AM
Free fuel is good! But why did you fill the headlamp?
(sorry)

Yeah, I was asking for that one...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on September 12, 2012, 12:16:28 PM
Replaced the brake fluid with Motul RBF600. Also, I installed a harness for this weekend.
Will have it out most of the time but nice to have when you want to be held in.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Arr32 on September 12, 2012, 12:55:25 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on September 12, 2012, 12:16:28 PM
Replaced the brake fluid with Motul RBF600. Also, I installed a harness for this weekend.
Will have it out most of the time but nice to have when you want to be held in.

Hey Rich...wots happening this weekend, manfield having an open day?
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Post by: schattenblau on September 12, 2012, 01:02:54 PM
http://www.playdayontrack.co.nz/news.php
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Post by: Pinkmaggit on September 12, 2012, 04:46:36 PM
yep, very limited spaces left I think. Should be fun as long as the weather clears. Are you going this time schattenblau?
Tony, you should see if there are any spots, you need overalls and a helmet though.
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Post by: RobClubley on September 14, 2012, 09:36:49 AM
Close!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on September 14, 2012, 12:20:16 PM
Hiya,

Giving it a miss as busy this weekend.

Weather and time permitting, may pop over for a looksee.

:laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on September 15, 2012, 07:38:46 AM
Scored the first bits for it since arriving in the UK! I'm going right across London tomorrow to get them. >:D

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Also bought a new, NLA pair of the OEM GTI badges to go in them.

Might not seem like a lot, but I've been told that they are thin on the ground these days (esp 3 door ones) and go for upwards of ?80 a set... I guess the scrapping schemes wiped out a lot of the old Mk2s. :'(
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Post by: ranton-inc on September 15, 2012, 10:57:53 AM
Quote from: rambo_005 on September 15, 2012, 07:38:46 AM
Scored the first bits for it since arriving in the UK! I'm going right across London tomorrow to get them. >:D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc7%2Fs480x480%2F298487_4568967906076_879050314_n.jpg&hash=c2273356348be958e263375e2cc51e0be37dd5f0)

Also bought a new, NLA pair of the OEM GTI badges to go in them.

Might not seem like a lot, but I've been told that they are thin on the ground these days (esp 3 door ones) and go for upwards of ?80 a set... I guess the scrapping schemes wiped out a lot of the old Mk2s. :'(

I got a mint set of those too out of the UK

was the Guy called Ken or Chris you got them from?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on September 15, 2012, 11:00:27 AM
Quote from: ranton on September 15, 2012, 10:57:53 AM
I got a mint set of those too out of the UK

was the Guy called Ken or Chris you got them from?

I tried that guy you got yours from, but it sounds like you got the last ones he had... has had none since.

I've since scored another 3 (both rear ones and the passenger door) also, dirt cheap!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 15, 2012, 02:53:46 PM
Is anyone capable of fitting tyres to my wheels without damage?

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Little interior mod done:

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on September 15, 2012, 04:33:12 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on September 15, 2012, 02:53:46 PM
Is anyone capable of fitting tyres to my wheels without damage?

::) You'd think they would take a little care since its their job.. Gutted my mate moved to Paraparaumu, he's the only one I trusted with my wheels/tyres and never damaged a single one.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 15, 2012, 04:40:34 PM
Quote from: Skilfil on September 15, 2012, 04:33:12 PM
::) You'd think they would take a little care since its their job.. Gutted my mate moved to Paraparaumu, he's the only one I trusted with my wheels/tyres and never damaged a single one.

It's bloody annoying. I told them about Firestone damaging the other wheel, told them they were lightweight wheels and needed to be taken care of, spoke to the manager and the fitters. Grr.
At least they have agreed to pay a pro to repair it unlike Firestone. Dropping the wheel off on Monday.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on September 15, 2012, 06:07:35 PM
Made a big hole in the Jetta!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8169%2F7987539771_e3d2d68c24_h.jpg&hash=796650e7705f833ca384f38394d9d40d1821bc8d)

Just need to get the old clutch plate relined with the new Sachs clutch plate on Monday and it can all go back in with the new ABF.
Also need to pick up a new v belt and hunt done part of the loom that is missing!

Anyone got the mk3 loom bit that goes from the ecu?
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on September 15, 2012, 07:33:05 PM
Awesome Duncan! Good luck
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Post by: Pinkmaggit on September 15, 2012, 08:00:28 PM
Nice one Duncan. Will I get to see it next weekend!?
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on September 16, 2012, 01:22:11 AM
Nice Dunc! I have. Full box of Mk3 loom, it's VR6 though?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on September 16, 2012, 08:42:14 AM
Nice one dunc! gettin on with that mk2 heart transplant!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on September 16, 2012, 09:15:04 AM
QuoteIs anyone capable of fitting tyres to my wheels without damage?

Are you going to name and shame? (or at least seriously hint) we need to know who to avoid.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 16, 2012, 11:09:47 AM
Quote from: wgtngti on September 16, 2012, 09:15:04 AM
Are you going to name and shame? (or at least seriously hint) we need to know who to avoid.

Beaurepaires in Porirua. It's a shame because they're good lads and enthusiastuic about cars, but for some reason despite all I said they let the apprentice do that wheel. No messing from the manager and no argument about getting it professionally fixed.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on September 16, 2012, 12:15:00 PM
Gave the .:R a little bday, new strut top mounts, tie rod ends, a arm bushes, gearbox oil, oil and filter and cleaned the throttle body out (was filthy). Car feels nice and tight!

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New vs Old
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on September 16, 2012, 05:02:58 PM
Snapped the rear wiper arm off  >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on September 16, 2012, 05:21:27 PM
QuoteBeaurepaires in Porirua

I remember going there years ago, they didn't refit my BBS center caps properly, I stoped at a roundabout 200 meters away, my center caps didn't  >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: haggis on September 17, 2012, 09:45:57 AM
Had the RS4 fully cleaned out (new account sorry my old one was hijacked in case there were any weirdness going on)

Despite Audi claiming that there was no inlet manifold problems blah blah blah i eventually gave up and got Reuben at Powerhaus to give it a full clean out, pre picture below. I'd had about 18 months of it feeling 'flat' occasional hesitations and just not feeling very lively. I did about 300k in it last week then handed it over for it to be disembowelled. Since then i have done about 150k and it is like a new car - incredible. Very very responsive, quite a bit quicker to respond and runs way more smoothly than it ever has. Money well spent and two big fingers up to Audi.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on September 17, 2012, 11:02:38 AM
Quote from: haggis on September 17, 2012, 09:45:57 AM
Had the RS4 fully cleaned out (new account sorry my old one was hijacked in case there were any weirdness going on)

Despite Audi claiming that there was no inlet manifold problems blah blah blah i eventually gave up and got Reuben at Powerhaus to give it a full clean out, pre picture below. I'd had about 18 months of it feeling 'flat' occasional hesitations and just not feeling very lively. I did about 300k in it last week then handed it over for it to be disembowelled. Since then i have done about 150k and it is like a new car - incredible. Very very responsive, quite a bit quicker to respond and runs way more smoothly than it ever has. Money well spent and two big fingers up to Audi.
nice!  how much did that cost?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 17, 2012, 01:04:45 PM
Dropped off two of my wheels for repair. Hope they do a good job!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on September 17, 2012, 01:17:59 PM
Snap Rob Clubly .... I dropped off some wheels today too,  for some "modification" :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: dave on September 18, 2012, 03:43:57 PM
put window and tail light in
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on September 18, 2012, 05:43:34 PM
The driveway is now lip friendly. JUST ;D

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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: scrubber dub on September 18, 2012, 07:26:06 PM
Started to sort out the mass of wires and find out what's connected and what isn't
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on September 18, 2012, 08:08:14 PM
Bought some new wheels  :)
Bye bye M3's
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on September 18, 2012, 09:17:33 PM
Haha wont be done by then. Doing most of refurb myself.
Specs are 17x9.5 Square
3 piece
Front lip-1.5"
Rear lip-3"
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on September 18, 2012, 09:27:27 PM
Quote from: Kermit on September 18, 2012, 09:17:33 PM
Haha wont be done by then. Doing most of refurb myself.
Specs are 17x9.5 Square
3 piece
Front lip-1.5"
Rear lip-3"

bbs rs? lol. Sounds like it!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on September 18, 2012, 09:31:58 PM
Hamilton riverside 3 piece rims?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on September 18, 2012, 09:38:26 PM
Eww not bbs. And not sure what those are chris
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on September 18, 2012, 09:45:23 PM
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/wheels-tyres/alloy-wheels/auction-514300876.htm

Thought you might have bought these to widen and refurb! Sounds interesting  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on September 18, 2012, 09:51:30 PM
Quote from: CBRT on September 18, 2012, 09:45:23 PM
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/wheels-tyres/alloy-wheels/auction-514300876.htm

Thought you might have bought these to widen and refurb! Sounds interesting  8)
Nooo. Lil more pretty from the get go than that  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: elliott2705 on September 19, 2012, 11:10:07 AM
Got my mk4 ali trim today  ;D Does anyone know if theres a part that clips in the inside of the window switch panel? Like there is for the wood trim ones?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on September 19, 2012, 11:41:19 AM
Quote from: elliott2705 on September 19, 2012, 11:10:07 AM
Got my mk4 ali trim today  ;D Does anyone know if theres a part that clips in the inside of the window switch panel? Like there is for the wood trim ones?

Nope its just plain black plastic
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: elliott2705 on September 19, 2012, 11:53:58 AM
So just go to the stealers and grab one. Thanks!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on September 19, 2012, 11:56:38 AM
Quote from: elliott2705 on September 19, 2012, 11:53:58 AM
So just go to the stealers and grab one. Thanks!

hmmmm

or just wrap your existing wood one in some Faux Alloy brushed..

(I have some you can have...)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on September 19, 2012, 11:57:17 AM
"The see me rollin' they hatin'"

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Post by: 80 Vert on September 19, 2012, 12:08:32 PM
Sweeeeeeeet, be ready for the cut cut cut soon  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on September 19, 2012, 12:23:46 PM
Got the milltek sport in yesterday, boy they're loud. maybe a little too much for my liking. not sure what they sound like from the outside tho.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on September 19, 2012, 12:28:47 PM
Quote from: zyeffur on September 19, 2012, 12:23:46 PM
Got the milltek sport in yesterday, boy they're loud. maybe a little too much for my liking. not sure what they sound like from the outside tho.

Very loud and drony...

not sure why they are so popular

best thing i ever did with my Milltek was remove it and put it in the scrap bin...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on September 19, 2012, 12:44:39 PM
Quote from: ranton on September 19, 2012, 12:28:47 PM
Very loud and drony...

not sure why they are so popular

best thing i ever did with my Milltek was remove it and put it in the scrap bin...

Actually, not as drony as the aftermarket Jasma muffler the previous owner put in. Now with the whole factory system replaced, it does sound a little smoother and drives hell lot better but definitely louder.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on September 19, 2012, 03:00:00 PM
Bryan what's the specs of your exhaust? 2.75 with dual tip? or downward tips? Also is it the resonated or non resonated one? I had the 2.75 resonated with Dual tip and that was awesome until 100km/h anything over and it droned and i think its just the way the mk4 GTI's are they rev a bit 2 high in 5th gear, reckon they should have been 6 speed. Drone and boom was worse with the downward facing tips that I initially had while the dual tips were on order.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on September 19, 2012, 03:02:51 PM
Quote from: Fizz on September 19, 2012, 03:00:00 PM
Bryan what's the specs of your exhaust? 2.75 with dual tip? or downward tips? Also is it the resonated or non resonated one? I had the 2.75 resonated with Dual tip and that was awesome until 100km/h anything over and it droned and i think its just the way the mk4 GTI's are they rev a bit 2 high in 5th gear, reckon they should have been 6 speed. Drone and boom was worse with the downward facing tips that I initially had while the dual tips were on order.

TBE, resonated with turn downs.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on September 19, 2012, 03:16:38 PM
Quote from: HaNs on September 19, 2012, 03:02:51 PM
TBE, resonated with turn downs.

Thanks Hans.

Definitely not a fan of the turn downs but that will do for now. Who know's what might happen over the next few months ey? haha  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on September 21, 2012, 10:50:35 PM
Placed a huge order for parts. Oh my..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: travatron on September 24, 2012, 10:29:00 AM
replaced front disc's and all pads what a drama when i found i left my allen keys and pliers at my other car
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on September 24, 2012, 12:58:59 PM
Just left it at the dealers to address erratic low speed running, 2 faults, throttle valve and manifold pressure
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Post by: ranton-inc on September 25, 2012, 12:17:35 AM
Reversal World

a Car with Wheels on the roof :P

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2F20120924_200711_zps8eb02cc4.jpg&hash=30fe2a324f897f960a2c907b765f1dc98da56305)
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Post by: M on September 25, 2012, 07:16:22 AM
Hahaha, nice work.  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on September 25, 2012, 10:26:15 AM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2F9sqn%2F8de31de41f49ce7507839b592eab76b7_zpsebff7610.jpg&hash=83cb6895514702163febf4ecdb30a72bb9742ad2)

This obviously includes towing your race car, trailer etc
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on September 25, 2012, 10:36:25 AM
Quote from: CBRT on September 25, 2012, 10:26:15 AM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2F9sqn%2F8de31de41f49ce7507839b592eab76b7_zpsebff7610.jpg&hash=83cb6895514702163febf4ecdb30a72bb9742ad2)

This obviously includes towing your race car, trailer etc

*cough*revenue*cough*
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on September 25, 2012, 11:34:41 AM
Yeah obviously want a big Xmas function this year!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on September 25, 2012, 11:38:57 AM
Seriously, it was inevitable this loophole would get slammed shut once all the old analogue film speed cameras were replaced by fancy digital jobbies.

Lost count of the times I would come up to or get passed by some trailer towing fool going at 100Km/h+.

:police:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: travatron on September 25, 2012, 06:41:33 PM
Quote from: travatron on September 24, 2012, 10:29:00 AM
replaced front disc's and all pads what a drama when i found i left my allen keys and pliers at my other car
spoke to soon could not manage to wind rear pistons back or remove the front caliper so of to the mechanic it went
oh well i am happy i tried to do it myself
only to find out my gti rotors didnt fit on my vr6 thanks vask for the sound advice i recieved lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on September 25, 2012, 07:53:42 PM
Polo GTI - got Znoelli pads and DDS sport rotors / rear new pads / wheel alignment.
Golf GTI - got a new set of personalised plates on
8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on September 25, 2012, 10:26:10 PM
Installed Areo wipers on my Mk4 wagon - they look better from inside the cabin :) haha

Installed 3 spoke leather steering wheel!

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Post by: rambo_005 on September 25, 2012, 11:18:24 PM
Aero wipers wipe a zillion times better than normal ones too 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Toro on September 26, 2012, 12:06:04 AM
Downpipes arrived... I won't be working tomorrow that's for sure.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on September 28, 2012, 08:43:03 AM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2FIMG_20120927_232929_zps479e3f8e.jpg&hash=84affae9007cd0938a89f85c0909ef2bcb60d91e)

Glidn Put a Black Bonnet on My 4 Door MK2 (The one I have given to my bro)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on September 28, 2012, 08:46:15 AM
haha awesome!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on September 28, 2012, 07:51:22 PM
Removed the heckblende untill I decide what to do with it...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: B5Passat on September 29, 2012, 11:48:44 AM
Took the car for a wof and a clean as it was covered with so much bird pooh and leaves since it had been sitting in the driveway under a Pohutukawa tree for 3 weeks while I was in the States.

I got a few parts shipped from ecs tuning to where I was staying in Ohio. I would have loved to got more but my bag was on the limit with all the stuff I needed to take for work etc.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on September 29, 2012, 01:26:51 PM
Made my slave do a full clean on it

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2F20120929_123602_HDR_zpsf8495525.jpg&hash=992973c4a75261671c279566bc4e612c002a4f15)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on September 29, 2012, 01:47:28 PM
Took it for a WoF yesterday, only failed on front left Upper Shock Mount and rear left Wheel Bearing. Pretty happy thats all it is..  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on September 29, 2012, 04:43:40 PM
fitted new alternator belt to the 200 today,took ages,as the adjustment bolt with the cog/teeth that rack n pinions on the backet was toast,teeth were mashed to buggary...... was not liking my chances of cutting some clean new teeth into the old bolt....quick trip to pick a part and scavenged off 2 bolts from a b3 alternator and bracket...boom,4 bucks and the belt for 9,13 buck fix....only took from 9 till 4....ah well,at least the sun is shining...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on September 29, 2012, 04:50:32 PM
Washed outside and scrubbed the inside....wow 40 years of grime in the apulstry is eww.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on September 29, 2012, 06:17:39 PM

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 29, 2012, 08:23:26 PM
Gave it a wash, went for a drive :)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on September 29, 2012, 10:11:35 PM
Hahaha Ranton. Who's Mk4? Looks nice?
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on September 29, 2012, 10:32:11 PM
Looks like Brian's?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on September 29, 2012, 11:06:21 PM
Yeah bryans i did the wiring for his airbag

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Post by: M M on October 01, 2012, 01:55:50 PM
Decided to return to factory spec for the time being so I put the original tail lights back on and my quad grill.
Before/After:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fcomparison1.jpg&hash=700532e2f487b2336575486de417f21e7d4875de)
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I'm just playing around with the look of it at the moment trying to decide which I like best. Starting to think I want a single headlight badged grill (4 slat) as it retains a factory look.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: elliott2705 on October 01, 2012, 05:12:05 PM
Installed my w8 interior light, can't wait for night time!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on October 01, 2012, 06:54:50 PM
MM as i like 'em both personally i think quads is the way to go, not many around these days more people tend to lean towards the single headlight option.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on October 01, 2012, 08:15:30 PM
Quote from: elliott2705 on October 01, 2012, 05:12:05 PM
Installed my w8 interior light, can't wait for night time!

They make the cabin so much nicer! I retrofitted some in my car  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SZC on October 01, 2012, 09:09:53 PM
On saturday- Stripped out the boot and rear seats. Big sweep up of a bucket full of bark (firewood hauler??) and a scrub out with hot soapy water, a vacuum and some boot carpet to replace the scummy vinyl, Looking better already up back. Oh and my old Mk4 parcel shelf fits surprisingly well in my mk2.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on October 01, 2012, 09:28:53 PM
Quote from: Fizz on October 01, 2012, 06:54:50 PM
MM as i like 'em both personally i think quads is the way to go, not many around these days more people tend to lean towards the single headlight option.
I definately do like the quads, but I like the simplicity of the singles too so I see why most people go for them. I will be keeping both either way so I can just swap over when I feel.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on October 01, 2012, 10:16:07 PM
Raised the beetle.....a ill to low for my liking......I know I know ....I've been called a pussy already!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on October 02, 2012, 10:41:35 AM
Quote from: DubMan on October 01, 2012, 10:16:07 PM
Raised the beetle.....a ill to low for my liking......I know I know ....I've been called a pussy already!


Didn't get a chance to say but your Beetle looked very cool on Sunday.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on October 02, 2012, 01:26:39 PM
Quote from: M M on October 01, 2012, 09:28:53 PM
I definately do like the quads, but I like the simplicity of the singles too so I see why most people go for them. I will be keeping both either way so I can just swap over when I feel.

I love the quad! ;-)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: dave on October 02, 2012, 06:51:49 PM
polo got wof n regd for 6 months
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on October 03, 2012, 08:31:37 AM
Sold 2 sets of wheels i had for it in the space of 12 hours  :(
Time to get the new wheels!(Legal ones)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on October 04, 2012, 07:15:26 PM
Fixed some awful wiring done by some during the alarm install ready for new remote central locking kit. Got a Rightclick system for UK that the guys on Quattroworld recommend. Comes with 2 remotes with flip out keys all for about $70. All seems pretty good quality.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 04, 2012, 07:25:00 PM
Had an oil leak fixed for the third time yesterday, now its leaking again!!!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on October 04, 2012, 07:25:33 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 04, 2012, 07:25:00 PM
Had an oil leak fixed for the third time yesterday, now its leaking again!!!!!

Whats leaking?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 04, 2012, 09:25:54 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on October 04, 2012, 07:25:33 PM
Whats leaking?

Cam cover, then I was told the front can seal. Now I don't know what. I'm not a happy camper.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on October 04, 2012, 09:28:25 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 04, 2012, 09:25:54 PM
Cam cover, then I was told the front can seal. Now I don't know what. I'm not a happy camper.

Nik

give the Bay a good Degrease / brake clean clear all the oil away the best you can...

then see where it re occours from...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on October 04, 2012, 09:29:05 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 04, 2012, 09:25:54 PM
Cam cover, then I was told the front can seal. Now I don't know what. I'm not a happy camper.

Sometimes people dont fit the gasket properly, and it could well the cam seal, which means new cambelt. What typ of oil are you using? Ive had a few old engines that have leaked quite badly when using synthetic oil, change to mineral and its minimal
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 04, 2012, 09:50:00 PM
Quote from: ranton on October 04, 2012, 09:28:25 PM
Nik

give the Bay a good Degrease / brake clean clear all the oil away the best you can...

then see where it re occours from...

Cheers Anton, but its so tight in the engine bay, you cant see bugger all, especially on the front of the engine.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 04, 2012, 09:50:50 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on October 04, 2012, 09:29:05 PM
Sometimes people dont fit the gasket properly, and it could well the cam seal, which means new cambelt. What typ of oil are you using? Ive had a few old engines that have leaked quite badly when using synthetic oil, change to mineral and its minimal

Its been running the same oil for years now, fully synthetic as per the specs.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on October 04, 2012, 09:55:58 PM
Was the cam seal not replaced when the cambelt was done? leaks are a pita, just be thankful they are not as bad as the v6 :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on October 04, 2012, 11:22:59 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 04, 2012, 09:50:00 PM
Cheers Anton, but its so tight in the engine bay, you cant see bugger all, especially on the front of the engine.

you may need to jack the front up on stands and attack the bottom end with a water blaster.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on October 04, 2012, 11:24:51 PM
Quote from: Fizz on October 04, 2012, 11:22:59 PM
you may need to jack the front up on stands and attack the bottom end with a water blaster.

Have you seen the amount of room in the front of a 5cyl audi? there is none
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on October 04, 2012, 11:40:19 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on October 04, 2012, 09:55:58 PM
Was the cam seal not replaced when the cambelt was done? leaks are a pita, just be thankful they are not as bad as the v6 :o
The V6 is a Sieve, Oil comes out faster than you can pour it in.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 05, 2012, 08:16:05 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 04, 2012, 07:25:00 PM
Had an oil leak fixed for the third time yesterday, now its leaking again!!!!!

The leak:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FRS2oilleak.jpg&hash=ce9ffe34428df8d1227eaa46253ebd30b3fd1718)

Its only leaking from one spot. The reason for 2 spots is from parking the car in different place.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on October 05, 2012, 12:28:24 PM
Could it be the sump plug?  You're meant to change the crush washers when you do oil changes but I don't think anyone actually does...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 05, 2012, 01:23:25 PM
Quote from: 5-pot on October 05, 2012, 12:28:24 PM
Could it be the sump plug?  You're meant to change the crush washers when you do oil changes but I don't think anyone actually does...

A sump plug washer is on the bill.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on October 05, 2012, 01:36:05 PM
They can leak around the crank oil seal housing :P
I did one on 5pots 5 pot.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on October 05, 2012, 04:41:13 PM
Quote from: 5-pot on October 05, 2012, 12:28:24 PM
Could it be the sump plug?  You're meant to change the crush washers when you do oil changes but I don't think anyone actually does...

If they are alloy or copper you dont need to change them
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on October 06, 2012, 08:43:02 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2F20121006_193208_zps4acd5360.jpg&hash=9ca11d7a170f3ff6f98ab85ede483ba87212cdbd)

Fizz detailed my engine bay

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Post by: brookfromhamilton on October 07, 2012, 07:32:20 PM
turned it into a taxi to try and make some coin but not really.  :P

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on October 07, 2012, 11:06:03 PM
Bought a new donor, going to pick it up on sat
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on October 08, 2012, 02:18:07 PM
Took the 80GTE for a 'wash'nwax' at WashWorld.

Been sitting idle for about 8 weeks. When driving down the motorway afterwards, remembered why I've not taken out for so long, .........tie-rod ends! talk about wobbly. Been waiting for a clear weekend when I've not been working or being laid up in hospital (with pneumonia (again)), to fit the new ones and do the front bushes.

Where's Spring!! FFS!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on October 08, 2012, 02:23:50 PM
found a power steering fluid leak!  the drip has stopped, so I suspect that the reservoir is empty

it's going to Vodis tomorrow
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on October 11, 2012, 11:43:38 AM
Installed new spark plugs in the ABF. Much better now :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 11, 2012, 09:08:43 PM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on October 12, 2012, 11:07:19 AM
paid someone to wash it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on October 12, 2012, 12:56:49 PM
GO ROB ...  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Rex on October 12, 2012, 06:14:53 PM
Fitted wheels, Finaly ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Rex on October 12, 2012, 06:16:31 PM
and ADAC sticker, just because.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on October 12, 2012, 06:18:25 PM
That looks great!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on October 12, 2012, 08:07:59 PM
Tidy looking mk2!
...and nice sticker!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 12, 2012, 08:42:08 PM
that looks awesome! delicious!! 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Rex on October 12, 2012, 11:01:28 PM
Thanks,  i don't know if you can see the red barrels,  but they look killer in a sneaky kind of way
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 12, 2012, 11:17:03 PM
pardon me for my ignorance but what is adac?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 13, 2012, 02:10:45 AM
It's basically the German AA: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ADAC
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Rex on October 13, 2012, 10:09:23 AM
^^ yep and one of the main sponsors for the dtm serries i also want to get some deutsche post number plates, http://www.racedepartment.com/wp-content/uploads/dtm_2012-03-02-003.jpg
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on October 13, 2012, 05:25:12 PM
ordered some bits for the mk2. Exciting
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Ponto on October 13, 2012, 06:14:50 PM
Got bored watching the rain so decided to try and remove 6 months of South Island Winter dust from the engine bay, not a bad result for a splash of CRC and an old Ford T shirt, new it would come in handy, haha!! Full wash and wax tomorrow, weather permitting.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 13, 2012, 09:08:26 PM
The wife found a good use for my old P Zeros

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on October 13, 2012, 09:37:43 PM
Not my VAG Started reversing some of the most appauling excuse of mechanic work i have seen in a while...

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F20121013_084226_zps2af5f1c2.jpg&hash=345bb6a6e2d21fc7a9e2aec74bc15bc4999a7663)

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Some monkey at somepoint decided they didnt have the right bolts so hey lets weld the damning subframe to the chassis leg... and then weld the other bolts to stop anyone trying to pull the subframe...

Almost fixed thou...

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 13, 2012, 10:21:33 PM
Dayumm brah that sawzall works good huh?  ;D
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on October 14, 2012, 07:54:42 AM
Quote from: 80 Vert on October 13, 2012, 10:21:33 PM
Dayumm brah that sawzall works good huh?  ;D

damn yes it does cheers for the borrow like a hot knife thru butter....

If you saw the photo of the welds before you would cry... bit more grinding and the big fat beads will be gone thou

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Post by: M M on October 14, 2012, 01:28:23 PM
Clocked 180,000 kms today.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on October 14, 2012, 05:07:54 PM
Killed another


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Mk2 owners should thanke for oncreasing the value even more
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 14, 2012, 05:46:01 PM
Haha another killed, how many does that make Ranton?
Aussies will hate you........ ;D
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on October 14, 2012, 05:56:33 PM
Quote from: 85golf on October 14, 2012, 05:49:37 PM
Thanks  ;D
Let me know when you wreck one with some mint bumpers!!!


I have some ok big bumpers

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SZC on October 14, 2012, 09:37:40 PM
Quote from: ranton on October 14, 2012, 05:07:54 PM
Mk2 owners should thanke for oncreasing the value even more
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thanks!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: MK3SOME on October 14, 2012, 09:55:31 PM
since the rims are almost ready to put on i installed some coilovers to the mk2 today.
checkout the amount of height adjustment without moving the spring.
full travel and at ground level.its lower then my jetta was but the front axles dont rub on the chassis so it wont need notching
which is a bonus but strange.
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 85golf on October 14, 2012, 10:27:41 PM
Quote from: ranton on October 14, 2012, 05:56:33 PM

I have some ok big bumpers

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Im after small ones if you come across any...
Quote from: MK3SOME on October 14, 2012, 09:55:31 PM
since the rims are almost ready to put on i installed some coilovers to the mk2 today.
checkout the amount of height adjustment without moving the spring.
full travel and at ground level.its lower then my jetta was but the front axles dont rub on the chassis so it wont need notching
which is a bonus but strange.

Got any pics?
Mines got yellowspeed coilovers aswell as low as they will go but your sounds like its way lower..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: MK3SOME on October 14, 2012, 10:51:55 PM
i removed the bottom 2 thread locks on all 4 which gives over a inch extra adjustment as i already knew i wouldnt need them
from when i done the jetta.no pics yet.just gotta trim arch moulds tomoro and re atach then put new wheels on which i still have to
assemble and seal and fit tyres.aiming to have it completed before this weekend so will update then.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 14, 2012, 11:51:07 PM
Quote from: ranton on October 14, 2012, 05:07:54 PM
Killed another


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Anton! I'd like those 1/4 arches and door trim if you still have it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on October 16, 2012, 05:11:32 PM
Finished another set of tail lights, smoked all reds. They came out a beautiful cherry red color, and I also discovered a trick to get rid of all sanding scratches so these came out much glossier than any of my previous ones that I painted. Very happy with how they came out.

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Comparison with the old red one:
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On the car:
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on October 16, 2012, 08:42:18 PM
Bad ass! U getting really good at tail light restoring MM good work
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on October 16, 2012, 09:45:06 PM
Quote from: Fizz on October 16, 2012, 08:42:18 PM
Bad ass! U getting really good at tail light restoring MM good work

Thanks man :) Practise makes perfect I guess.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 16, 2012, 09:46:33 PM
Looks mint, I like the not so cherry red myself- but digging the gloss on the darker pair.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on October 16, 2012, 09:54:23 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on October 16, 2012, 09:46:33 PM
Looks mint, I like the not so cherry red myself- but digging the gloss on the darker pair.

Thanks :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on October 16, 2012, 11:25:53 PM
Hmmmm, a pair of those darker red ones could pop on a certain Mk3.....  ;)
Did that set start off with yellow indicators? As in, does it matter what colour combination the lights are before you start the restore?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 17, 2012, 12:05:26 AM
this could work sam, you'd need a set of gli lights to start. It wouldn't work on a smoked set...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on October 17, 2012, 08:17:51 AM
Quote from: coons on October 16, 2012, 11:25:53 PM
Hmmmm, a pair of those darker red ones could pop on a certain Mk3.....  ;)
Did that set start off with yellow indicators? As in, does it matter what colour combination the lights are before you start the restore?

Yes these were factory with orange incidcators. Ash is right, it only works as long as the colors are light but it can be done over pretty much all tail light colors.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on October 17, 2012, 08:41:24 AM
Yea that's what I was thinking, just find some GLi lights, don't want to destroys lights. Plus as you say I'm not sure it would work anyway because of the way they tint them with seemingly stickers.

I'll keep an eye out for a pair.. ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on October 17, 2012, 08:54:28 AM
Quote from: coons on October 17, 2012, 08:41:24 AM
Yea that's what I was thinking, just find some GLi lights, don't want to destroys lights. Plus as you say I'm not sure it would work anyway because of the way they tint them with seemingly stickers.

I'll keep an eye out for a pair.. ;)

Sounds good :)
Factory tinted ones are tinted by using a lense of a different color (at least the mk2 ones are), the problem is that after tinting on top of that, the smoked lense would be a different (darker) color to the rest of the light. It would be very hard (maybe impossible) to match it on the rest of the light. If the whole light it smoked then by the time you do what I've done on top it would just be black.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on October 17, 2012, 10:42:56 AM
actually tinting the stock tinted tails could look cool with different shades of black  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on October 17, 2012, 11:26:57 AM
Nah the Mk3 tinted lights sort of have these black lines across them which are seemingly stickers. Hard to explain, Ash will know what I mean though.
I made a typo above, I meant I don't want to destroy my lights trying to make them red, so I'll keep an eye out for a pair of GLi spec ones
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on October 17, 2012, 11:34:00 AM
Quote from: coons on October 17, 2012, 11:26:57 AM
Nah the Mk3 tinted lights sort of have these black lines across them which are seemingly stickers. Hard to explain, Ash will know what I mean though.
I made a typo above, I meant I don't want to destroy my lights trying to make them red, so I'll keep an eye out for a pair of GLi spec ones

Ah ok, so they would be different to the mk2 ones then.
Quote from: Fizz on October 17, 2012, 10:42:56 AM
actually tinting the stock tinted tails could look cool with different shades of black  :)

That might not be a bad idea actually. Might try it for my next set.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 17, 2012, 01:18:18 PM
Scanned it for faults with my new USB cable and VCDS - welcome to the 21st century Rob :)
Still can only scan up to MkIVs though I think :)
But at least I have a USB connector and a legal version at last!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on October 17, 2012, 01:26:40 PM
Had Precisionwheels clean up and unsieze my front adjustables from all the built up road grime and also installed my new polo top mount bushings, bearings and caps.
Lowered it to usual drive height also.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on October 17, 2012, 01:36:48 PM
^^ that rims. mmmm
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on October 17, 2012, 01:40:23 PM
Quote from: zyeffur on October 17, 2012, 01:36:48 PM
^^ that rims. mmmm
Jelous much?  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on October 17, 2012, 08:46:11 PM
Quote from: coons on October 16, 2012, 11:25:53 PM
Hmmmm, a pair of those darker red ones could pop on a certain Mk3.....  ;)
Would go well with my Heckblende!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 20, 2012, 06:13:22 PM
Gave the old girl a bit of a clean:

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Post by: John Stone on October 21, 2012, 07:07:49 AM
Looking sharp Nik ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on October 21, 2012, 10:41:45 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 20, 2012, 06:13:22 PM
Gave the old girl a bit of a clean:

Why is the number plate 964RS?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 21, 2012, 10:44:29 AM
Because he thinks its a Porsche?  ;D ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 21, 2012, 11:34:07 AM
Quote from: M on October 21, 2012, 10:41:45 AM
Why is the number plate 964RS?

Because thats what I put on it.
I dont really like personalized plates, but my car started live with a p/plate so it had no tie to an original era plate. In theory it should be a T reg. When I purchased the car it was deregistered so I had to put new plates on it ERL***. I wanted to put europlates on it and didnt want the plate to be some random like the standard issue plate one. Ages ago I had carjamed 964RS to see if it was on a 964 RS, it turns out that three number two letter number plates were trailer plates, and this one was deregistered. I phone up plates about bringing it back to life and they said it could be done. For some reason it worked out to be the same price to get 964RS made into a Porsche europlate as it would a standard issue plate so thats what I did. It works out it could be a bit of an investment (I doubt it) and at one point I wouldnt mind owning a 964 RS. That and it doesnt look like a p/plate to the general public.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 21, 2012, 04:15:23 PM
Fixed a loose screw on my amp mounting that caused a rattle

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Lomax on October 21, 2012, 11:19:02 PM
gave the car a good thrash at Pukekohe (yesterday)  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: elliott2705 on October 22, 2012, 12:23:49 AM
Just bought the Bora another early christmas present, getting spoilt lately.


Glass headlight lenses!  :o :o :o , how did i only just discover these!
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on October 22, 2012, 12:25:02 AM
Quote from: elliott2705 on October 22, 2012, 12:23:49 AM
Just bought the Bora another early christmas present, getting spoilt lately.


Glass headlight lenses!  :o :o :o , how did i only just discover these!

Now to put some 55w halogens in it

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on October 22, 2012, 05:26:17 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on October 21, 2012, 04:15:23 PM
Fixed a loose screw on my amp mounting that caused a rattle

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My god Rob, how the hell did you locate it? I hate rattles like.....  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 22, 2012, 07:52:48 PM
Quote from: polo_GTI on October 22, 2012, 05:26:17 PM
My god Rob, how the hell did you locate it? I hate rattles like.....  :o

It was the screw in the corner of the MDF board I mounted my amp to - trouble is I couldn't get a screwdriver to it without removing the side trim, which has 4 other trim pieces that fit over it. Only about a dozen screws total so it's not that hard to get apart.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on October 22, 2012, 07:55:38 PM
Watched it roll over 200,000 miles
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 24, 2012, 01:17:42 PM
Had a visit from Final Touch. Will take pics in a nice location when I can.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on October 24, 2012, 02:33:10 PM
sounds like it's time for another welly meet  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on October 24, 2012, 08:44:37 PM
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Restoring my cuzzies mk2 headliner

Doing 20minutes on it every day at lunch hour if rushed the material doesnt stay to the form of the ridges!


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on October 24, 2012, 08:48:26 PM
You have the patience of a buddhist monk!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on October 24, 2012, 09:35:30 PM
Looking good Rants! Did you end up getting the nice stippled stuff?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on October 24, 2012, 09:47:51 PM
Have just gone thru my first tank of diesel in the tdi, got just over 600miles 8)
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on October 24, 2012, 09:51:31 PM
Quote from: coons on October 24, 2012, 09:35:30 PM
Looking good Rants! Did you end up getting the nice stippled stuff?

Nah at 100 bux per metre fk tht

i managed to save the factory mk2 Gti liner with a good waterblast

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on October 26, 2012, 10:54:22 AM
Refurbished the heaterbox...

Yukky old Foam Gone replaced with nice new Closed cell foam.. hopefully it holds out...

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: spooln on October 27, 2012, 03:17:18 PM
Checked the two bulbs maddie failed her warrant on, and both look fine. Reseated and they work. Reminds me of Italian electrics.....on second call maybe not.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on October 27, 2012, 07:54:35 PM
Got heaps done...

- Horrible old shifer box removed..

- New Brake Hard Lines Run

- Rust killing

- Re applying underseal

- seatback release cables changed


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on October 28, 2012, 11:17:28 AM
Started on the golf as the parts are in transit

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on October 28, 2012, 07:40:52 PM
Got the rest of it out today
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on October 28, 2012, 07:51:59 PM
fixed drivers seat cable so seat will tilt,30 mins ,2 cable ties,2 nuts & bolts and we're in business,should try more things myself
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: haggis on October 29, 2012, 09:14:44 PM
Swapped it for an RS5.  :o
That is quite a machine but I must bet getting old as while as fast as it is there really isn't anywhere to let rip and have some fun. Might be time for me to go get a Corolla I think. Sad.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on October 29, 2012, 10:42:57 PM
Quote from: haggis on October 29, 2012, 09:14:44 PM
Swapped it for an RS5.  :o
That is quite a machine but I must bet getting old as while as fast as it is there really isn't anywhere to let rip and have some fun. Might be time for me to go get a Corolla I think. Sad.

My thoughts, although not quite to the Corolla level, oh for the good old days of light traffic, no trucks, and no cops more than 5 miles out of town
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: haggis on October 30, 2012, 10:14:39 AM
It just feels a bit mental tootling around in something that flash with that much power. I felt much the same in the RS6. And that gearbox, i dunno, not for me at all. This was a trial with a view to a new RS4 but quite frankly i just cannot get on with these gearboxes.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on October 30, 2012, 03:08:07 PM
Re-Furbed the Brake Booster in my Lunch Hour (Yesterday and Today)

Was looking a bit Rusty and Sad.. No leaks thou!

Sanded back
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Applied POR 15
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Applied another Coat
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and then Applied VHT Wrinkle Coat
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on October 30, 2012, 04:04:33 PM
Nice work Rant!  You are a legend mate!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: S1 on October 31, 2012, 09:09:48 AM
Cable tied bonnet , high wind = new windscreen and bonnet
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on October 31, 2012, 10:44:13 AM
drove it to Welly on Sunday, SH 39 is a bit of fun when it's empty of traffic
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 31, 2012, 12:58:10 PM
Quote from: S1 on October 31, 2012, 09:09:48 AM
Cable tied bonnet , high wind = new windscreen and bonnet

Gutted, your not having much luck with the RS4 of late.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on October 31, 2012, 05:55:47 PM
rotors and pads in diesel
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on October 31, 2012, 09:45:43 PM
Refurbed the cross members in black texture coat in satin finish. And also have cleaned all the wax out of the engine bay. ready for paint now. but painter cant come till saturday
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 01, 2012, 12:31:37 AM
Discovered the reason of the Flexing of the Pedals was not the Firewall Flexing but in fact the Pedal box broken at two main points up the top...
Nothing a bit of Migwire cant fix!

no flexy flexy now!

also finished running and connecting all the new brake lines

Repainted Booster with brand new Master Cylinder installed!


Also discovered the 2E Accessory Bracket and pulleys do not fit the KR

DOH!

back to the drawing board...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on November 01, 2012, 02:12:33 AM
Quote from: ranton on November 01, 2012, 12:31:37 AM
Discovered the reason of the Flexing of the Pedals was not the Firewall Flexing but in fact the Pedal box broken at two main points up the top...
Nothing a bit of Migwire cant fix!

no flexy flexy now!

also finished running and connecting all the new brake lines

Repainted Booster with brand new Master Cylinder installed!


Also discovered the 2E Accessory Bracket and pulleys do not fit the KR

DOH!

back to the drawing board...

They do. You just leave one bolt out. It's still solid, peeps in the states run them like this without issues.

Otherwise, want to sell your 2E accessory bracket?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 01, 2012, 07:39:50 AM
Quote from: deedub on November 01, 2012, 02:12:33 AM
They do. You just leave one bolt out. It's still solid, peeps in the states run them like this without issues.

Otherwise, want to sell your 2E accessory bracket?


Really...

Hmm k because the Top Tensioner was also colliding with the Breather Hoses and the Waterjacket outlet..

Also looking at the PCD if i was to Three Hole it the entire bracket would be sitting cock eyed..

When looking at the engine with the Holes exposed and comparing the two on the Right

on the bracket they are Exactly in a Straight line on the block they appear to be offset one way or another..

I'll give it another whack.. Tired eyes are never a good thing!

Ill let you know about the bracket
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: mattpassat on November 01, 2012, 08:06:41 AM
Replaced engine mounts on my Passat. It feels like a new car again, better response, smooth and better fuel economy. Pricey little buggers though! Put the cold air box back in also, getting old and was finding it to loud
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: haggis on November 01, 2012, 09:33:26 AM
Failed my WOF due to mysteriously well worn tyres  :laugh:
Had them replaced and then organised to get the car back in to repaint the wheels that were damaged when they put the tyres on. Grrrr.  ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: S1 on November 01, 2012, 12:46:05 PM
new boy racer bonnet and windscreen complete with authenticated milage sticker . Just waiting for some matching matt black wheels
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on November 03, 2012, 11:50:39 AM
I've always liked the idea of the amber lense front indicators, but never liked the brownish color of the factory ones. I discovered that by putting a white backing they come out a more yellow-orange. So I pulled the cases apart and painted the insides white:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Findicatorcase1.jpg&hash=b5fa09b3718be8b07c958df989b4f9739bc54449)
While I was at it I installed some 1157 (BAY15D) bulb holders and bulbs so that I could use them as city/parking lights as well as indicators (like the US spec cars).
On the car with lights off:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Findicatorsorangeoff1.jpg&hash=9d98080240f96944b22756021ff563691bdc8509)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Findicatorsorangeoff2.jpg&hash=f34ba6362ac94fd69b79f157059f8c8d5e316067)

And with lights on:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Findicatorsorangeon1.jpg&hash=8b7249ade50b0002532b5ea48ed5e9c95d5e6d9f)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on November 03, 2012, 02:02:23 PM
Clean-sheet WoF for the Citi this morning... Perfect!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on November 03, 2012, 02:41:12 PM
MM you are the man! 8) you could also try foil...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on November 03, 2012, 03:09:25 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on November 03, 2012, 02:41:12 PM
MM you are the man! 8) you could also try foil...

Thanks :) I did actually consider foil but this worked fine so I didn't try it.

Also just replaced a tie rod end. Steering feels much tighter now and isn't pulling to the left anymore.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SZC on November 03, 2012, 09:18:33 PM
Clean WOF sheet , Check (yuss)
Then went out to woodhill for a ride :)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on November 04, 2012, 03:47:10 PM
Engine bay painted, Loom back in. Subframes stripped ready for chipguard and P/S rack cleaned up and glossy again.

This weeks mission, dash out for new heater core and to reinstall brake booster (getting them off with the dash in is sooooo hard and painfull, my knuckles hate me)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on November 04, 2012, 04:01:30 PM
Been busy there gtimanik! I forgot to drop off those leads, I'll stop by some time next week.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on November 04, 2012, 04:15:14 PM
Sweet. ill show ya my progress, Engine might be painted next week too
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on November 04, 2012, 06:53:38 PM
Fitted new rear adjustable sway bar, new city lights and high beam bulbs and jack pads yesterday with the help of Ranton  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on November 04, 2012, 08:15:42 PM
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-M0eldufQsDY/UJYUVze0QbI/AAAAAAAAAJM/N2QrjfQtc0U/s1152/P1180015.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NWsI8lJZgWo/UJYUH8tIKJI/AAAAAAAAAI4/dvXvsqmoK7E/s1152/P1180002.jpg)

Drove the Jetta, Got a massive grin on my face! The abf has changed it a bit... Still a couple of small things to sort but just happy it's going!

Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on November 04, 2012, 08:36:18 PM
Nice Duncan, you must be super stoked!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on November 04, 2012, 11:38:35 PM
very clean install! Cant wait to see the old girl in the flesh. Loving those rims too :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on November 05, 2012, 08:14:24 AM
Thanks! I owe it all to the rad people on vask who have helped me out!
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 05, 2012, 08:16:32 AM
Quote from: nacnud on November 05, 2012, 08:14:24 AM
Thanks! I owe it all to the rad people on vask who have helped me out!

Next stage 1.8t lol :p just kidding brah

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on November 05, 2012, 08:21:51 AM
Haha, maybe one day. I think I will have a lot of fun with it how it is though!

Super keen for some track days now.
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on November 05, 2012, 08:40:09 AM
Quote from: ranton on November 05, 2012, 08:16:32 AM
Next stage 1.8t lol :p just kidding brah

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Or R32 engine swap. Seems to be the theme these dayz  ;D
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on November 05, 2012, 08:45:32 AM
Quote from: Fizz on November 05, 2012, 08:40:09 AM
Or R32 engine swap. Seems to be the theme these dayz  ;D

Don't mind a R32 swap on my 1.8t. K04 powered. oooooo  :P
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on November 05, 2012, 08:48:02 AM
There are a couple of 24v 2.8 VR6 engines 'floating' about Bryan... 😉
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 05, 2012, 09:31:44 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on November 05, 2012, 08:48:02 AM
There are a couple of 24v 2.8 VR6 engines 'floating' about Bryan... 😉

Haha yep

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 05, 2012, 10:15:08 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on November 05, 2012, 08:48:02 AM
There are a couple of 24v 2.8 VR6 engines 'floating' about Bryan...

There are also a few with oil starvation issues too
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on November 05, 2012, 10:20:17 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on November 05, 2012, 08:48:02 AM
There are a couple of 24v 2.8 VR6 engines 'floating' about Bryan... 😉

Maybe that can be the next project, let's see if the K04 satisfies me. :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 05, 2012, 10:22:57 AM
Quote from: zyeffur on November 05, 2012, 10:20:17 AM
let's see if the K04 satisfies me. :D

Not likely, the MK4 platform is way too heavy

Lots of threads on here about it.......
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on November 05, 2012, 10:29:18 AM
Quote from: CBRT on November 05, 2012, 10:22:57 AM
Not likely, the MK4 platform is way too heavy

Lots of threads on here about it.......

But I can't seem to find anyone actually doing it, don't have first hand experiences. Well I can be wrong about that and also depends if I feel safe pushing more with this platform.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 05, 2012, 10:49:01 AM
Quote from: zyeffur on November 05, 2012, 10:29:18 AM
But I can't seem to find anyone actually doing it, don't have first hand experiences. Well I can be wrong about that and also depends if I feel safe pushing more with this platform.

http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php/topic,19502.0.html

Previous member who owned a tuned K04 MK4 golf gti (oteinger*) ; And Ive been down that road too.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on November 05, 2012, 12:07:49 PM
Quote from: nacnud on November 04, 2012, 08:15:42 PM

Drove the Jetta, Got a massive grin on my face! The abf has changed it a bit... Still a couple of small things to sort but just happy it's going!

Well done Duncan and team. Saw the car yesterday - looks great. Engine bay has that nice "OEM+" feel to it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 05, 2012, 11:32:13 PM
Played with some MK3 Baby fives

had the lips machined the other day to kill Kerbing

so masked them up sanded the wheel and hit it with some paint

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2F20121105_190924_zpsd2af7ec9.jpg&hash=531947a3001deb24f4387ab32722adab84195cfb)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2F20121105_191445_zps361ee3ca.jpg&hash=ee698615d90f2275fa56cd69e1a1210b8e68ea6e)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2F20121105_201835_zps5ccfadd0.jpg&hash=8b552ee31a92c8e16ac38a441a240fa174018803)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2FIMG_20121105_210825_zpsb66827a0.jpg&hash=c8a63b96feeaa4cfbae673ff484c41e50b6be710)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 06, 2012, 07:47:37 AM
Quote from: ranton on November 05, 2012, 11:32:13 PM
Played with some MK3 Baby fives

had the lips machined the other day to kill Kerbing

so masked them up sanded the wheel and hit it with some paint

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2F20121105_190924_zpsd2af7ec9.jpg&hash=531947a3001deb24f4387ab32722adab84195cfb)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2F20121105_191445_zps361ee3ca.jpg&hash=ee698615d90f2275fa56cd69e1a1210b8e68ea6e)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkii%2F20121105_201835_zps5ccfadd0.jpg&hash=8b552ee31a92c8e16ac38a441a240fa174018803)

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What kind of company machined the lips? I need to get it done to my Momo Stars. Oh, and what did they charge?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 06, 2012, 07:58:00 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on November 06, 2012, 07:47:37 AM
What kind of company machined the lips? I need to get it done to my Momo Stars. Oh, and what did they charge?

WRS in Station Road Penrose

John Jack.. hes a pretty good guy, was about 40 bucks a wheel and all 4 wheels were machined back to relatively the same measurement (3 were kerbed i got him to machine all four down)

He has a Pretty sweet CNC Mill Lathe thing!

he can repair machine faced rims also..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on November 06, 2012, 09:34:42 PM
stripped motor and box of grease/crap/oil/23years of build up ready for heat resist paint tomorrow
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on November 07, 2012, 11:00:53 AM
On Saturday, I drove it 300ks out of Melbourne to Wilson's Promontory National Park and left it at the overnight hiker's carpark for three days ;D 

I'm at work now, though.  At least it's a short week.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on November 10, 2012, 04:37:57 PM
Went with Omes to the Takanini pick a part and got some cool stuff from the mk2 there, of which included a great condition rain tray and the door speaker grills which I installed today as well:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fdoorspeakergrill.jpg&hash=3c58f2a160082b058e1c00d21a24ff147b49c400)

So for anyone who needs stuff, the mk2 is a 2 door auto, alot of stuff is still there.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on November 10, 2012, 04:39:48 PM
ripping the beetle apart last night and prepping for paint till 230am then painted today fitting it back together tomorrow.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on November 10, 2012, 08:25:40 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on April 07, 2012, 05:59:44 PM
Sorry about the crap quality, only had my fone with me but you get the idea, 4.2l 32v v8 from an a8

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2FAudi%252090q%2FDSC_0075.jpg&hash=fed626f47e8bc34fcc9c2478de3458c8daaccffb)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2FAudi%252090q%2FDSC_0071.jpg&hash=f5bf2d55b30e22c38600def2122332b9167e46e2)

Did a liitle more work on this today, had to take a section out of the subframe for the sump to clear, made a reinforcing plate for the firewall where the booster now bolts to
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 10, 2012, 09:30:30 PM
Quote from: M M on November 10, 2012, 04:37:57 PM
Went with Omes to the Takanini pick a part and got some cool stuff from the mk2 there, of which included a great condition rain tray and the door speaker grills which I installed today as well:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fdoorspeakergrill.jpg&hash=3c58f2a160082b058e1c00d21a24ff147b49c400)

So for anyone who needs stuff, the mk2 is a 2 door auto, alot of stuff is still there.


Score... !!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on November 11, 2012, 04:46:47 PM
Serviced fuel injectors, New Orings, filters. Soaked they in injector cleaner overnight. Then flushed out with carb cleaner, plenty of crap came out. Just got back from Hamilton, Averaged 7.6L/100km overall, cruising at 110-125k when possible, much better response at low throttle inputs. Easily 1l-1.5l/100km better fuel usage.
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 11, 2012, 04:57:12 PM
Quote from: Andy_007 on November 11, 2012, 04:46:47 PM
Serviced fuel injectors, New Orings, filters. Soaked they in injector cleaner overnight. Then flushed out with carb cleaner, plenty of crap came out. Just got back from Hamilton, Averaged 7.6L/100km overall, cruising at 110-125k when possible, much better response at low throttle inputs. Easily 1l-1.5l/100km better fuel usage.

Nice what inhector cleaner did you use :)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on November 11, 2012, 05:02:35 PM
Full hand polish. Love how well it comes up after 218,000kms  :) Soo shiny.
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on November 11, 2012, 05:51:33 PM
Quote from: ranton on November 11, 2012, 04:57:12 PM
Nice what inhector cleaner did you use :)

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Just some Valvoline stuff, Plenty of crap came out overnight.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on November 11, 2012, 06:08:19 PM
Quote from: Kermit on November 11, 2012, 05:02:35 PM
Full hand polish. Love how well it comes up after 218,000kms  :) Soo shiny.

Nice!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on November 12, 2012, 10:44:32 PM
finally got the ole girl together and back home......now to shine up some trims and get the white walls redone!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 12, 2012, 11:27:28 PM
Bolted some crap on!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkiihooker%2FIMG_20121112_194729_zps21a05e5b.jpg&hash=e4ecd0377306326749c0756db800f3344d978816)

and some other crap...

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkiihooker%2FIMG-20121112-WA0003_zpscc37b863.jpg&hash=85b8c39b8c36e62ad0217d6ede925d8e4d3eac4e)

Life is good...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on November 13, 2012, 07:45:37 AM
Awesome  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on November 13, 2012, 08:05:32 AM
Ordered a new locking mechanism for the back door
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vsrTFxVOZA&feature=g-upl
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on November 13, 2012, 08:28:04 AM
Quote from: ranton on November 12, 2012, 11:27:28 PM
Bolted some s**t on!

Looks like that is coming along well!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 14, 2012, 05:36:22 PM
Got frustrated because none of the effing pulleys lined up!!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F12%2F11%2F14%2Fheta4yny.jpg&hash=31cd43c4376e5a06dbfeb7d59a2998154d1bce9e)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F12%2F11%2F14%2Fgy2e7ape.jpg&hash=cb884e27d4d885a5f30203c472a2e382cb044f29)

Only the alternator and the tensioner line up the crank pulley and the waterpump are all out of alignment

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on November 14, 2012, 05:43:00 PM
I'm confused, what car is this?
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 14, 2012, 05:54:25 PM
Quote from: coons on November 14, 2012, 05:43:00 PM
I'm confused, what car is this?

An antiquated peoce of crap

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on November 14, 2012, 10:36:22 PM
went to volks world to get some stretch bolts. but nope. too old. Gotta get some through blacks fastners. then paint engine tomorrow and chuck in over the weekend
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 15, 2012, 02:22:54 PM
Mmmm powdercoat

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F12%2F11%2F15%2Fjatupa4u.jpg&hash=b2fe8de3a1dedfc8ad5271f967176703f96d8ff1)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: elliott2705 on November 15, 2012, 08:03:28 PM
^^Yum, get those pulleys lining up yet??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 15, 2012, 10:46:17 PM
Quote from: elliott2705 on November 15, 2012, 08:03:28 PM
^^Yum, get those pulleys lining up yet??

yep they all running relatively true now.. surprising what you can achieve with an ill equipped lathe...

oh and a nudge in the right direction cheers for the heads up to those who helped!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on November 16, 2012, 01:56:20 PM
With the newly serviced injectors my average fuel usage for my usual monday-friday driving from home to uni to work to home has gone from 13l/100km down to just under 11l/100km.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on November 16, 2012, 10:19:00 PM
Put the last chrome bits on the beetle las night

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on November 17, 2012, 12:21:27 AM
got the old girl another 6 months of reg and a new wof,just scummed in with the tires,0.5 mm over the min limit on one of them,VTNZ making a line call in my favor,I knew it was gonna be close,new shoes sooner rather than later....

and,got pulled up twice on the way home,wasn't doing anything wrong,cops have a hard on for her,must remember to drive like a nana when I'm behind the wheel
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on November 17, 2012, 09:15:53 AM
Or you look dodgy as hell ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on November 17, 2012, 11:20:09 AM
thanks Ash,love you too xx ha ha,yeah bro,I probably do,the coupe doesn't though,been taking pains to make her look good ,hmmmm my turn for the make over
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on November 17, 2012, 07:45:57 PM
Box, intake manifold, brake booster all painted. all wiring back in the bay, all subframes reassembled. gonna put them in tomorrow then she should be rolling. just waiting to paint motor, reassemble it and get the bolts for the clutch then engine in :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 17, 2012, 07:53:34 PM
Tried to heal cancer

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F12%2F11%2F17%2Futaru4ar.jpg&hash=ca7214e9b36bcbec91fb5e6f3dc0c02c791108c1)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on November 17, 2012, 07:58:04 PM
Wheres that? /\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on November 17, 2012, 08:02:45 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-prn1%2F617094_10151292313775901_286932544_o.jpg&hash=97bd068cd422ec5821e8543d5ff46a9461738b0b) :D
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 17, 2012, 09:38:48 PM
Quote from: gtimanik on November 17, 2012, 07:58:04 PM
Wheres that? /

Door by the wing mirror

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on November 18, 2012, 01:48:09 PM
Can't wait to be told how much this will cost to fix  :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on November 18, 2012, 02:08:29 PM
Fixed the dodgy rear door lock. :)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8207%2F8195074186_0d6e1cf11d_b.jpg&hash=e174bbd971380ebecb13cf537143236c4f1fa021)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on November 18, 2012, 08:09:07 PM
Quote from: slowmo on November 18, 2012, 01:48:09 PM
Can't wait to be told how much this will cost to fix  :(

Before u go ahead and get one i might have one hanging around that u can have. Got it for a job but then ended up not needing it. The indicator i mean
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on November 18, 2012, 08:29:08 PM
Quote from: gtimanik on November 18, 2012, 08:09:07 PM
Before u go ahead and get one i might have one hanging around that u can have. Got it for a job but then ended up not needing it. The indicator i mean

Oh yes please, I've seen a purple of DIY tips so keen to give it a go!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on November 18, 2012, 08:39:56 PM
I will check tomorrow at the workshop. For a mk5 aye
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on November 18, 2012, 08:44:45 PM
Quote from: gtimanik on November 18, 2012, 08:39:56 PM
I will check tomorrow at the workshop. For a mk5 aye

Yes it is for a mk5 golf, thank you, I've sent you a PM.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on November 19, 2012, 12:10:50 PM
Found it. Pm me ur address andill send it
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on November 19, 2012, 03:48:55 PM
Quote from: gtimanik on November 19, 2012, 12:10:50 PM
Found it. Pm me ur address andill send it

Legend! Thank you!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on November 19, 2012, 09:22:37 PM
Brought another one home.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on November 19, 2012, 09:49:08 PM
Quote from: M M on November 19, 2012, 09:22:37 PM
Brought another one home.
It's a sickness you know!

Can't wait to see this after you've had a chance to do your magic if your other on is an indication of whats to come 8)
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 19, 2012, 09:57:00 PM
Quote from: M M on November 19, 2012, 09:22:37 PM
Brought another one home.

A red 2 door 16v perchance?

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on November 19, 2012, 10:27:56 PM
Quote from: M M on November 19, 2012, 09:22:37 PM
Brought another one home.

Awesome!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on November 20, 2012, 08:26:58 AM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on November 19, 2012, 09:49:08 PM
It's a sickness you know!

That's exactly what I said to my dad  :laugh:

It's not the red 16v unfortunately. This is it:
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1987 GTI. This one is actually for my mom so I won't be pouring all my money into it (still have my one to do), but will be giving it some love and fixing up some stuff to make it a nice car for her.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 20, 2012, 08:32:27 AM
HAH the one from Green Hithe!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on November 20, 2012, 08:39:51 AM
Quote from: ranton on November 20, 2012, 08:32:27 AM
HAH the one from Green Hithe!

Yep that's it. Came with a full set of P-slots which I'm happy about. :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on November 20, 2012, 12:58:30 PM
completed installing the Recaros in the wagon, needs a good vaccum but pretty happy to have them all fitted

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hatch seat clips in place

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seats back in
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on November 22, 2012, 07:20:52 PM
Looking good ladies and gents,
Engine-Painted
Box-Painted
Alt-Painted
P/S-Painted
A/C-Painted
Intake mani-Painted

....................... Whats left?

ASSEMBLY!!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on November 22, 2012, 08:40:17 PM
Exported one  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on November 22, 2012, 08:54:57 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on November 22, 2012, 08:40:17 PM
Exported one  ;D

what!!?  you gave in to Vortex and sent the coupe to the States?   ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on November 22, 2012, 08:57:22 PM
Not quite no
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on November 22, 2012, 09:26:59 PM
Replaced the DV in the S2. Old one had a big chunk out of it, but it seemed to be working fine.

It is still all woosh and no boost, but wasn't really expecting the problem to be the DV. Will get a compressor through it on the weekend.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on November 22, 2012, 09:46:28 PM
Quote from: the phantom on November 20, 2012, 12:58:30 PM
completed installing the Recaros in the wagon, needs a good vaccum but pretty happy to have them all fitted



Looking good Phantom, I'm still keen for those brackets, just cleared my inbox too so you can message me
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on November 23, 2012, 08:29:44 PM
Installed a Techtonics Tuning chip (on my blue one). Going to reset the timing this weekend and then take it for a test run. Can't wait!

Also put my old wheels on the gold one. It's starting to look better now.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on November 23, 2012, 11:05:02 PM
Quote from: captncrash on November 22, 2012, 09:46:28 PM
Looking good Phantom, I'm still keen for those brackets, just cleared my inbox too so you can message me

out of respect for Elliot's back seat, I didn't pull up his carpet to make a template but rather took measurements, I need to do a bit of a write-up on the installation, but I've been a bit busy on other things, will PM
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on November 24, 2012, 01:48:25 PM
Installed new tappets (thanks again Omes for the help :) ) and then took it for a test drive. Big improvement with the new chip, accelerates much better and is smoother and the pinking that used to happen is completely eliminated. Sounds like new too with the new tappets.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on November 24, 2012, 07:52:34 PM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on November 24, 2012, 08:09:55 PM
Drive to Staglands and back :)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on November 25, 2012, 06:06:58 PM
Started removing bits from the 10vt that are no longer req. kjet, turbo manifold and turbo, to be replaced with these

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 26, 2012, 08:39:20 AM
Dropped the RS2 off to the Doctors.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on November 26, 2012, 09:30:57 AM
took off the 17" wheels and put on the factory 15" wheels  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on November 26, 2012, 04:16:48 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on November 25, 2012, 06:06:58 PM
Started removing bits from the 10vt that are no longer req. kjet, turbo manifold and turbo, to be replaced with these

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What turbo are you going to be running?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on November 26, 2012, 04:26:56 PM
Quote from: Number21 on November 26, 2012, 04:16:48 PM
What turbo are you going to be running?

Nothing crazy, probably a 30r, should be good be able to get a good driveable 350-400hp. The 10v head just doesnt like to flow up top
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 26, 2012, 08:08:17 PM
What am i missing from the back of this intake mani!?

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Fitted the clutch
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Oil change on the gearbox

And now the engine and gearbox are intercoursal again!
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Oh yeah hooked up the new belts!
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on November 26, 2012, 09:47:56 PM
throttle cable bracket
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 26, 2012, 10:11:50 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on November 26, 2012, 09:47:56 PM
throttle cable bracket

Thats on the other side..

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on November 26, 2012, 10:20:56 PM
Hmm, thats where it is on the ABF.........holds the conduit in place.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 26, 2012, 10:28:16 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on November 26, 2012, 10:20:56 PM
Hmm, thats where it is on the ABF.........holds the conduit in place.

maybe there is another part to it..

damnit must be at the powder coater lost
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CBRT on November 27, 2012, 03:22:03 PM
A turbo?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on November 27, 2012, 05:06:27 PM
I put my new BBS rims on and..........

1] the tires are too tall in the profile so they rub on the front @ full lock.......

and

2] i didn't notice that one of the old rims on a trolley had rolled under the back so when I let her down of the jack it pushed my muffler up and cracked the exhaust.....awesome :-X

on the upside I've lined up better suited tires for thursday and I also test fitted the rims to my OG struts in my storage that are now sporting wilwoods and custom calipers and rotors. they fit sweet as,so no need for spacers....

i will be keeping the ronal R8's as they are just too cool and rare to let go of......

one step forward,2 step backwards.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 27, 2012, 05:32:25 PM
Quote from: slowburn on November 27, 2012, 05:06:27 PM
I put my new BBS rims on and..........

1] the tires are too tall in the profile so they rub on the front @ full lock.......

and

2] i didn't notice that one of the old rims on a trolley had rolled under the back so we I let her down of the jack it pushed my muffler up and cracked the exhaust.....awesome :-X

on the upside I've lined up better suited tires for thursday and I also test fitted the rims to my OG struts in my storage that are now sporting wilwoods and custom calipers and rotors. they fit sweet as,so no need for spacers....

i will be keeping the ronal R8's as they are just too cool and rare to let go of......

one step forward,2 step backwards.....

Ive had a similar day *facepalm*
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 27, 2012, 11:21:28 PM
New injector seals

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on November 28, 2012, 09:37:24 PM
Did you test them while they were out?
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 28, 2012, 10:57:43 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on November 28, 2012, 09:37:24 PM
Did you test them while they were out?

Nah dunno how.. lol

K jet is new to me

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Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on November 29, 2012, 05:23:17 PM
Quote from: ranton on November 28, 2012, 10:57:43 PM
Nah dunno how.. lol

K jet is new to me

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just a basic test to make sure they dont leak and spray nice and even, just have them connected out of the head and hold the flap up in the fuel distributor and jumper the fuel pump relay
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 29, 2012, 10:27:44 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on November 29, 2012, 05:23:17 PM
just a basic test to make sure they dont leak and spray nice and even, just have them connected out of the head and hold the flap up in the fuel distributor and jumper the fuel pump relay

Cheers

Will give it a crack! when its running again  :-X
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on November 30, 2012, 10:34:10 PM
Did the Christmas mod  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 01, 2012, 06:49:54 PM
Swapped some stuff from my mom's mk2 into mine today.

Black sunvisors, sunroof handle, inner seal and smoked hella interior light with built in delay (which I'm very happy about):
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Full trunk carpet:
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Black C-pillar trim:
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Also washed it and couldn't resist taking some photos:
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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: scrubber dub on December 01, 2012, 06:58:08 PM
Put the reconditioned power steering unit back in and it blown the top seal again! I'm thinking the 18t mk4 pump maybe to powerful for the mk2 unit? Anyone else had this problem with the mk2 18t engine conversion??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on December 01, 2012, 07:07:21 PM
Quote from: scrubber dub on December 01, 2012, 06:58:08 PM
Put the reconditioned power steering unit back in and it blown the top seal again! I'm thinking the 18t mk4 pump maybe to powerful for the mk2 unit? Anyone else had this problem with the mk2 18t engine conversion??

Im running the mk4 pump in my mine, sterring does seem abit lighter. The mk2 pump will bolt in where the mk4 is
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: scrubber dub on December 01, 2012, 10:55:10 PM
Are u using a mk2 rack with that pump ? I'm wondering if I need to put a reducer on to bring the pressure down'
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on December 01, 2012, 11:07:52 PM
Quote from: scrubber dub on December 01, 2012, 10:55:10 PM
Are u using a mk2 rack with that pump ? I'm wondering if I need to put a reducer on to bring the pressure down'

Yes mk2 rack with mk4 pump but I will change to mk2 pump soon
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on December 02, 2012, 05:00:54 PM
Finally got the motor in
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BCH on December 03, 2012, 08:37:35 AM
Stripped the mk2 and dropped it off at the painters for a respray.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on December 03, 2012, 08:40:57 AM
Quote from: BCH on December 03, 2012, 08:37:35 AM
Stripped the mk2 and dropped it off at the painters for a respray.

Awesome! Can't wait to see it!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on December 03, 2012, 10:19:40 AM
Finally completed a 300,000km freshen up on the A4 1.8T.
New cambelt, waterpump, thermostat, thermoswitch, drive belts and misc tensioners and rollers.

Found the radiator/aircon fan was kaput so a quick text to TwoTv's saw a morning drive (45mins on some of the best highway in the south Waikato) to get one ex his race car.

All back together last night, Filx I finally fixed that misaligned front bumper after what, 3 years?  ;D

Still a few things to tidy up, new undertray, also ex TwoTv.

Waiting on S4 rear calipers to arrive then the brake freshen can follow..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on December 03, 2012, 11:29:10 AM
I drove mine this weekend when the electric car ran outta juice.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on December 03, 2012, 11:49:19 AM
Took the 18" BBS LM's apart to begin the refurb
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on December 03, 2012, 01:48:59 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on December 03, 2012, 11:49:19 AM
Took the 18" BBS LM's apart to begin the refurb

Good Man  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on December 03, 2012, 02:07:30 PM
Ok not today but over the weekend. Put a stronger spring in my Forge actuator as it was clearly too week for the boost after my remap. At first I had it cranked too much and was majorly over boosting but after an adjustment it was running a consistant 26psi peak. This made me a little nervous so I swapped my N75H for the original F (lucky I kept it) and now it feels much smother and only peaks at 23psi.

Just need to take it on a decent drive now that I'm able to get the most from my remap.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on December 05, 2012, 10:51:36 AM
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Got some sick camber!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on December 06, 2012, 02:05:46 PM
pulled the bl**dy front valence right off AGAIN! in the Harvey Normans car park
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on December 06, 2012, 02:41:47 PM
Quote from: the phantom on December 06, 2012, 02:05:46 PM
pulled the bl**dy front valence right off AGAIN! in the Harvey Normans car park
Lower it, then the valence will just hit instead of getting caught  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on December 06, 2012, 02:54:16 PM
Quote from: Kermit on December 06, 2012, 02:41:47 PM
Lower it, then the valence will just hit instead of getting caught  >:D

Then not only does the valance comes off, the entire bumpers comes right off too. like mine
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on December 06, 2012, 02:55:55 PM
u guys need parking sensors  ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on December 06, 2012, 02:57:18 PM
Quote from: Fizz on December 06, 2012, 02:55:55 PM
u guys need parking sensors  ::)

Oh no, I only get caught on slopes not the retarded thing at the end of the parking bay.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on December 06, 2012, 04:38:34 PM
Quote from: Fizz on December 06, 2012, 02:55:55 PM
u guys need parking sensors  ::)
Lol  :D Sounds like it!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on December 06, 2012, 04:48:51 PM
Just rock it unpracticool like me and have a car on near stilts

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on December 06, 2012, 05:57:06 PM
Quote from: Kermit on December 06, 2012, 02:41:47 PM
Lower it, then the valence will just hit instead of getting caught  >:D

it IS lowered!  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on December 08, 2012, 08:25:39 PM
Washed it.  *Cathartic release*
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on December 08, 2012, 08:34:31 PM
Did the cambelt, water pump etc on the mk4

Then the little plastic water hose from the heater core inlet/outlet on the engine side snapped off then in was knocked while changing the rocker cover gasket....

damn plastic water pipe fittings!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on December 11, 2012, 05:48:13 AM
Fitted the radiator..

Fitted the power steering lines & a MKIV reservior

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Ran up the system and let it bleed all thru...only to find the Radiator Fan thermo switch is leaking from the bottom off the crush washer.... fk sake.. new one of those tomorrow and do it all again...

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on December 11, 2012, 11:02:06 AM
Changed my headlights from yellow and cloudy to nice, clear ones. 

Next up is GTI brakes this weekend... hopefully.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BCH on December 11, 2012, 02:31:19 PM
Gave my arches a spruce and dropped in to get an update on the golf. Anxiously awaiting!
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on December 11, 2012, 04:23:25 PM
What did my vag do to me today... got me in the eye with G12 fk sake...

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on December 11, 2012, 06:03:49 PM
Recieved a phone call from the engineer, my bracket is ready for me to pick up so i can finally finish off the motor, bit on the expensive side. Also over the week got it rolling again. but some how lost one of the brake lines :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on December 11, 2012, 06:44:20 PM
Quote from: gtimanik on December 11, 2012, 06:03:49 PM
Recieved a phone call from the engineer, my bracket is ready for me to pick up so i can finally finish off the motor, bit on the expensive side. Also over the week got it rolling again. but some how lost one of the brake lines :(


What Bracket did you need...


I might have some brake lines
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: spooln on December 12, 2012, 07:42:03 AM
Took maddie for a spin to Hamilton and back. Reminds me of what a revelation this car must have been in the early 80s.

Also mr vert fitted a r32 steering wheel to the Passat. Buttons and paddles all bolt up and work fine.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on December 12, 2012, 07:51:22 AM
Quote from: spooln on December 12, 2012, 07:42:03 AM
Took maddie for a spin to Hamilton and back. Reminds me of what a revelation this car must have been in the early 80s.

Also mr vert fitted a r32 steering wheel to the Passat. Buttons and paddles all bolt up and work fine.

nice

did you have paddles before?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Audidude on December 12, 2012, 08:33:13 AM
Fitted following to the ur last night:

New ur front indicator lenses (the right colour)
New sun visor clips - the old ones were broken.
New brake and clutch pedal rubbers
New door decal on passenger door

She's perfect now - "let's fire up the quattro!"

All parts from a UK supplier, shipped efficiently and all exactly as advertised.
Extra sets of decals for JS and td19 too - will be in touch guys re delivery/payment

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: spooln on December 12, 2012, 09:42:44 AM
Quote from: ranton on December 12, 2012, 07:51:22 AM
nice

did you have paddles before?

Yes. Used existing paddles buttons as in slightly better condition, and existing airbag as well. All bolted up very happily, though vert did comment that all the electronics makes it more complicated than the "good old days"
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on December 12, 2012, 09:04:58 PM
 >:D

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on December 13, 2012, 09:30:02 PM
new bracket on and got the ac and alt on :)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on December 13, 2012, 09:32:19 PM
Photo of the bracket (must be gold under that black paint cause i damn paid for it)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on December 13, 2012, 11:02:05 PM
Started welding up a new Exhaust system for it.
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and finished bolting the front together.. hopefully take it for a drive tomorrow down to the tyre shop...
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 14, 2012, 05:53:29 PM
Yesterday I picked up some great condition GTI door cards with the vinyl and chrome trim. Today I painted the fabric part black and put them in. Makes the interior look so much better.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 14, 2012, 09:25:20 PM
Bugger bugger bugger bugger bugger bugger bugger bugger.
Broke it.

I wanted to do the oil and pickup filter change before my 3000km of driving on hols. It all seemed to go well but when I filled up the oil it was leaking from the black pipe at the back of the sump. Decided to tighten up the bolts a bit, snapped one. Ordered a new gasket as I assume I damaged that to cause the leak but they're ex Auckland so proabably won't get here until Monday. Bolts are ex Germany but I happen to have one in my box of spare bits. With just a couple of days until our hols.

3000km in a 2.0 auto Mazda. Nooooooooo!!!

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Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on December 14, 2012, 10:15:20 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on December 14, 2012, 09:25:20 PM
Bugger bugger bugger bugger bugger bugger bugger bugger.
Broke it.

I wanted to do the oil and pickup filter change before my 3000km of driving on hols. It all seemed to go well but when I filled up the oil it was leaking from the black pipe at the back of the sump. Decided to tighten up the bolts a bit, snapped one. Ordered a new gasket as I assume I damaged that to cause the leak but they're ex Auckland so proabably won't get here until Monday. Bolts are ex Germany but I happen to have one in my box of spare bits. With just a couple of days until our hols.

3000km in a 2.0 auto Mazda. Nooooooooo!!!

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Rob you wont need "special" vw bolts

Go to steelmasters tomorrow and get something similar sized and buy a helicoil kit if the thread is damned.. m6 or m8 you will be back on the rpad in no time

Then some easy red gasket from repco and you will be away...

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on December 15, 2012, 08:54:11 PM
M M kindly changed my sunroof seal and helped fizzy install my interior peices..

And also welded up some ugly rust holes

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Audidude on December 16, 2012, 01:01:54 AM
Fitted AVS immobiliser and alarm to the ur quattro. Hopefully deter the joyriders at least.......

And also replaced the almost dead Sony head unit with a Pioneer 4050BT - very impressed - can play my music from either my Samsung Galaxy S2 or iPod Touch via Bluetooth with the head unit controlling the devices and also has the phone connected by Bluetooth using the hifi speakers and a microphone for handsfree.

Ok, it's not 1990 technology........ but allow me some new millenium creature comforts on those long quattro road trips!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on December 16, 2012, 02:15:07 PM
Gave it some love after abusing it at 1/4 miles last weekend. Love Autoglym!!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi5.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy164%2Fbarry_gti%2F70CD157C-303E-4298-BC4D-ED93239C7895-2412-000002F032BA9B2A.jpg&hash=51cec4c64ac5301bceea9f4cabcec82d2357fe51)
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Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on December 16, 2012, 03:01:35 PM
Quote from: Audidude on December 16, 2012, 01:01:54 AM
Fitted AVS immobiliser and alarm to the ur quattro. Hopefully deter the joyriders at least.......

And also replaced the almost dead Sony head unit with a Pioneer 4050BT - very impressed - can play my music from either my Samsung Galaxy S2 or iPod Touch via Bluetooth with the head unit controlling the devices and also has the phone connected by Bluetooth using the hifi speakers and a microphone for handsfree.

Ok, it's not 1990 technology........ but allow me some new millenium creature comforts on those long quattro road trips!

Snap fitted the same radio in my girls golf..

Its fantastic for the money and the BT quality is excellent!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Ponto on December 16, 2012, 04:12:24 PM
Quote from: M on December 16, 2012, 02:15:07 PM
Gave it some love after abusing it at 1/4 miles last weekend. Love Autoglym!!

About time too, haha!! ;D  ;D Any prizes for first too spot the M-Dev sticker? ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 16, 2012, 04:54:08 PM
Phew, got it all back together. My mate Pete removed the bolt using nothing but a hammer and a centre punch. Legend.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 16, 2012, 06:15:32 PM
Put my new rain tray in.

Old:
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New:
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Also replaced my outer headlights with some slighter better ones (thanks again Anton) and put my old ones on my mom's mk2.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on December 16, 2012, 06:22:33 PM
Quote from: M M on December 16, 2012, 06:15:32 PM
Put my new rain tray in.

Old:
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New:
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Also replaced my outer headlights with some slighter better ones (thanks again Anton) and put my old ones on my mom's mk2.

all g bro appreciated the help  yesterday!

new rain tray looks boss dogg
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 16, 2012, 06:43:30 PM
Quote from: ranton on December 16, 2012, 06:22:33 PM
all g bro appreciated the help  yesterday!

new rain tray looks boss dogg

Thanks :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on December 16, 2012, 11:27:03 PM
Round 2 of cleaning fuel injectors this time on my brothers A4. Pulls alot harder at low engine speeds, overall its running much smoother.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BCH on December 17, 2012, 01:10:59 AM
Where did you score the rain tray MM?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Audidude on December 17, 2012, 06:32:50 AM
Quote from: M on December 16, 2012, 02:15:07 PM
Gave it some love after abusing it at 1/4 miles last weekend. Love Autoglym!!


Sweeeet!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 17, 2012, 07:36:57 AM
Quote from: BCH on December 17, 2012, 01:10:59 AM
Where did you score the rain tray MM?

On a mk2 at pick a part believe it or not.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on December 19, 2012, 09:58:48 AM
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Made an Exhaust System..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on December 19, 2012, 06:39:13 PM
Leather recondition for the S2, new WOF for the golf. Got through pretty easily as usual, just had to clean the contacts for the brake light- didn't even realize I had one out!

Might wash the S2 and actually drive it, needed it to jump start the poor Golf which had gone flat. The Roose pipes are the project for over xmas and new air filter and fuel pump if I get the time.

If I sell the Golf I'll have more funds to play with the S2  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nordschleife on December 20, 2012, 10:15:55 PM
I had to relocate my Golfs on Tuesday.  Both needed WOFs so I took the Blue one in and got it sorted.  Will do Gold one when time allows.

Need to drive these more often!  New storage is much more accessible so hopefully they do more kms in 2013.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on December 20, 2012, 11:44:39 PM
Well, not today and not done by me (but I paid for it!): New suspension and subframe bushes right through, set of konis too, plus alignment. For the URQ for Christmas.

My thanks to Basil @ Autopassion as supplier.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: timewarrior on December 20, 2012, 11:54:06 PM
Gave the VR6 an early Christmas present of new spark plugs and epoxied up all the tears in the ignition leads.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on December 21, 2012, 08:24:29 PM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on December 22, 2012, 10:03:33 AM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 22, 2012, 02:48:50 PM
Picked up these leather seats:
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They're not quite perfect as they look in the photo but they are in really good condition so I'm happy :).
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on December 22, 2012, 03:05:57 PM
Quote from: M M on December 22, 2012, 02:48:50 PM
Picked up these leather seats:
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They're not quite perfect as they look in the photo but they are in really good condition so I'm happy :).

Damn u u bastard guy!!!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on December 22, 2012, 03:16:54 PM
Nice! Got the rears?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 22, 2012, 06:36:49 PM
Quote from: nacnud on December 22, 2012, 03:16:54 PM
Nice! Got the rears?
Didn't get the rears, thinking I will try and find some mk3 leather ones later.
Quote from: ranton on December 22, 2012, 03:05:57 PM
Damn u u bastard guy!!!
What can I say? ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on December 22, 2012, 08:14:23 PM
Picked up a Mk2 GLi boot spoiler for the Jetta of Nigel   8)

Can't wait to get it painted and put it on!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on December 22, 2012, 08:14:41 PM
Leave it black!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on December 23, 2012, 06:59:25 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on December 22, 2012, 08:31:34 PM
Leave it black!!!

I'm not sure what to do with that. My number plate tube is white so I thought that meant the spoiler needs to be colour coded. Ah unsure what I like more... Easy to just paint the plate tub black to match the spoiler  ;D Kinda dig the black tub and spoiler now...

Black / black ?
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Or Black / colour coded ?
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Actually haven't found any images of them both colour coded??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on December 23, 2012, 07:34:00 PM
I think they look better with the tub colour coded
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on December 23, 2012, 08:51:25 PM
Agree with ash leave it black. Its a bit lost on the car colourcoded
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on December 23, 2012, 10:19:24 PM
I think that plate area is suppose to be black(plastic black) ....I would swing both ways regarding the wing......but......it doesn't matter if your black or white......just stick that sucker on ...hehehe
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on December 23, 2012, 11:07:42 PM
Made up my wiring harness for the injectors on my 9a and chucked some more stuff on

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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on December 24, 2012, 07:49:13 AM
Black + black Duncan
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on December 24, 2012, 09:06:58 AM
Quote from: coons on December 24, 2012, 07:49:13 AM
Black + black Duncan
X2
Contrast is good
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on December 26, 2012, 10:54:34 PM
Yeah looks like black / black is wining now. I also just clicked that the spoiler is the softer plastic one that probably won't paint well

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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on December 26, 2012, 11:24:18 PM
Yes!!
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F12%2F12%2F26%2F8u7a3evu.jpg&hash=1b91dd867e92aae149fe4ad57435e56c4c087c9c)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 28, 2012, 07:52:43 PM
Went over the bonnet with a clay bar, cutting compound and wax. What a difference, should have done this over two years ago when I got the car! Going to progressively do the rest of the car in the next couple of days.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1236.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff460%2FMaticVW%2Fbonnetcut2_zpsad1bec64.jpg&hash=6e49d63adc8e35b5b784411c47127d9904a8b58d)

I love how water beads on new wax.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: .:Ross on December 28, 2012, 09:49:26 PM
Took inlet manifold off and give it a wee tidy up....

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi785.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy133%2Fscottishross%2FIMG_0160_zpse77cf347.jpg&hash=aec6754da9fb7ae45ceb1d96b8737d846c920ab7)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 29, 2012, 08:05:33 PM
Just finished doing the clay, cut and wax on the rest of the car. Came out excellent, pretty much looks like new paint. Good bye swirl marks. Will put pictures up probably tomorrow.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on December 29, 2012, 08:09:03 PM
Not my vag, but my k&b 7.5cc outboard crankshaft decided it was time to let go at 25,000rpm, smashed a whole in the crankcase, gauged the sleeve and took a chunk out of the piston :'(

Broke the pin off the crank

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on December 30, 2012, 01:08:10 PM
Quote from: ScottishRoss on December 28, 2012, 09:49:26 PM
Took inlet manifold off and give it a wee tidy up....

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Should have tidied up rest of motor before putting the manifold back on ?

>:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on December 30, 2012, 01:12:10 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on December 29, 2012, 08:09:03 PM
Not my vag, but my k&b 7.5cc outboard crankshaft decided it was time to let go at 25,000rpm, smashed a whole in the crankcase, gauged the sleeve and took a chunk out of the piston :'(

Broke the pin off the crank

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2FBoats%2FIMG_1929.jpg&hash=c720c143ff6db7453ed0a3bbc7e516a50ff47259)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2FBoats%2FIMG_1931.jpg&hash=9f97cb0c63bdbdfa8be73008c2480d0446acbc17)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2FBoats%2FIMG_1933.jpg&hash=81128d2f4915ebecbcc563baeab5d4ee72853f69)

Carnage!!!
looks impressive  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: .:Ross on December 30, 2012, 05:38:02 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on December 30, 2012, 01:08:10 PM
Should have tidied up rest of motor before putting the manifold back on ?

>:D

Haha,yeah the rest will be done shortly, noticed abit of oil in the plugs when I removed the upper manifold. Need to chuck on a new rocker gasket...will do the rest while I'm doing that...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Toby on December 30, 2012, 05:50:12 PM
....did you run out of red?? Hahahaha.... looks great tho...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: .:Ross on December 30, 2012, 07:25:22 PM
Quote from: Toby on December 30, 2012, 05:50:12 PM
....did you run out of red?? Hahahaha.... looks great tho...

Second time today you've ripped me for that....and yes I would have if I'd painted the V...haha...it's symmetrical now  ;)

You take any photos from today??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Toby on December 30, 2012, 09:17:23 PM
Quote from: ScottishRoss on December 30, 2012, 07:25:22 PM
Second time today you've ripped me for that....and yes I would have if I'd painted the V...haha...it's symmetrical now  ;)

You take any photos from today??

I quite like the black V.... yep, I gotta couple on the lake front... I will post them when I find out how... or I can message them to you if you know?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on January 01, 2013, 05:28:44 PM
pulled off the front bumper, took out the right hand headlamp, took out the 3 litre screen washer bottle, found out the 5.5 litre bottle I bought from Anton had the pick up and pump in a different place, put back the 3 litre bottle etc

according to a post on Ottawa vdubs, it's a straight swap, but I think I'll have to go visit Mike at Tristram to look at his magic screen and order some bits to extend the pipework
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on January 01, 2013, 10:10:21 PM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 02, 2013, 01:27:52 PM
Gave it a wash to get the holiday dirt and bugs off, vacced it, cleaned food stains and vomit remnants from the back seat leather (the joys of travelling with a toddler!)
Wanted to polish it too but ran out of time. Shouldn't have wasted time washing and vaccing the Mazda :D

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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 02, 2013, 08:17:50 PM
Popping!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on January 02, 2013, 09:01:19 PM
So clean, nice one Rob!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on January 03, 2013, 01:41:36 PM
If I was to be asked which car I would want to own the most on vask Robs Skoda is my first choice I think. It is just such an awsum all round car.
And still economical and not pretentious.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 03, 2013, 11:06:56 PM
Quote from: BB on January 03, 2013, 01:41:36 PM
If I was to be asked which car I would want to own the most on vask Robs Skoda is my first choice I think. It is just such an awsum all round car.
And still economical and not pretentious.

*blush* :) Thanks!

Couple of Christmas pics

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on January 03, 2013, 11:11:17 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on January 03, 2013, 11:06:56 PM
*blush* :) Thanks!

Couple of Christmas pics

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Elizabeth getting good at taking photos from the car seat?  :laugh: (hope I got her name right?)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on January 03, 2013, 11:11:41 PM
Three-wheeling action

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to remove a piece of stone that was grinding against the rear-left rotor

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on January 03, 2013, 11:30:16 PM
Sat in the passenger seat and got annoyed with the rattles it's developed. Afterwards, tried fixing them. Failed.  >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on January 04, 2013, 07:35:37 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on January 03, 2013, 11:06:56 PM
*blush* :) Thanks!

Couple of Christmas pics


Your car really looks good :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on January 05, 2013, 12:42:37 PM
Mk3 Variant (in red)
  Yesterday:
  - off to Novus Windscreen Repair to repair 2 newly appeared star formations.
  - Followed by WOF, no warnings other than "keep eye on the crack in right headlight"
  - As it was a very slow day, it was off to Washworld. Those who have seen my wagon will easily recall the mess that was the Clearcoat coming away. Not a good look. I discovered the 'waterblaster guns' at WashWorld work a treat in removing the bulk of it quite quickly without using strippers and or solvents. So off came the last of the roof coat.
  - I finally got to play with the 'electric car polisher' my missus bought in August for my birthday. AWESOME. I've only done the cutting so far, using a blend of Simoniz Rubbing Compound (aka Big Red), Re-Po Extra Cream Polish and Mothers Pre-Wax Cleaner. Must stay the results shown so far are impressive.

Audi 80GTE
    Also yesterday:
  - Using same machine and blend as above, I started work on removing the pinstripes. Before buffing them clean, I used a 'quality' paint scraper (one without sharp edges, made smoother on some 360 emery paper) to 'shave' the top layer. The rubbing compound seems to have soften the tape. Once down to glue, I used some basic acetone to remove that.
  - I then redid the rubbing compound with the machine. Brendon was right, she looks much better with the stripes gone.

Work then interrupted.....


Mk3: Need to finish stripping Clearcoat before continuing cutting work on Mk3. Have lightly Carnauba'd the newly scrubbed area to slow new oxidation from occurring.

80GTE: with pinstripes gone, I now need to work out how to deal to the vulcanised rubber that previously anchored the rubbing strip to the side of the car. Any clues? Hair dryer?
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 05, 2013, 04:04:53 PM
Lugged around new furniture using new roof box!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F01%2F05%2F8evy4evu.jpg&hash=a5efea4d51155e60d04ec61bbcbe1e85f5a9f4bd)

Also washed, waxed and polished the Mk3 for wedding duties later next week. 😉
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on January 05, 2013, 05:37:02 PM
Nice to see you're supporting my wifes employers.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 05, 2013, 08:18:57 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on January 05, 2013, 04:04:53 PM
Lugged around new furniture using new roof box!

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Also washed, waxed and polished the Mk3 for wedding duties later next week. 😉

Whats the hand signal your Lady is giving Ash?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on January 05, 2013, 08:53:32 PM
wellington 4 lyfe!!!! bwah ha ha ha  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 05, 2013, 09:18:50 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on January 05, 2013, 08:18:57 PM
Whats the hand signal your Lady is giving Ash?

the VW symbol... she hasn't quite got it... but otherwise, yes 'Wellington Massive'
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 05, 2013, 09:35:00 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on January 05, 2013, 09:18:50 PM
the VW symbol... she hasn't quite got it... but otherwise, yes 'Wellington Massive'

Haha, sweet.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on January 06, 2013, 11:30:16 AM
Got rid of all the holiday grim from it. Pretty keen to give that clay bar a go one day

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2j_e2ejUKNw/UOio33nCf1I/AAAAAAAAATc/i35Gu0-jAp0/s1024/jet1.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M2QsCtAkTfA/UOio3a69LRI/AAAAAAAAATY/MgPxM8pmRXs/s1024/jet2.jpg)

Or maybe just send it to final touch again and see if they can get a few of the marks out
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on January 06, 2013, 11:54:23 AM
Quote from: nacnud on January 06, 2013, 11:30:16 AM
Pretty keen to give that clay bar a go one day

Definitely worth it man.

Pulled the headliner our of mine, going to clean it, get it ready for the new fabric.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on January 07, 2013, 01:58:38 PM
After camping up north and some twisty road fun I decided to wash off all the road muck before deciding to clay and polish the roof and hood....Turned into doors etc too so now the whole car is done. Night and day after all the traveling dirt to clay/polished :-)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on January 07, 2013, 02:15:43 PM
This arrived today
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Unfortunately the excitement was ruined when the stupid courier, who delivered it just as I got home, threw the box onto the roof of my car which slid and caused scratches right across the roof. Now I have to do another cut and wax on it.  >:( >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tomft on January 07, 2013, 02:42:20 PM
Made a set of half smoked tail lights for the mk2

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on January 07, 2013, 03:16:03 PM
Quote from: M M on January 07, 2013, 02:15:43 PM

Unfortunately the excitement was ruined when the stupid courier, who delivered it just as I got home, threw the box onto the roof of my car which slid and caused scratches right across the roof. Now I have to do another cut and wax on it.  >:( >:(


:o Who does that?!  One of my pet hates is my girlfriend (or anybody, for that matter) putting a coffee cup/handbag/item of other description on my car roof/bonnet/bootlid so that she can get her car keys out and open the door.  Let alone throwing it on! >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on January 07, 2013, 03:39:20 PM
Quote from: 5-pot on January 07, 2013, 03:16:03 PM
:o Who does that?!  One of my pet hates is my girlfriend (or anybody, for that matter) putting a coffee cup/handbag/item of other description on my car roof/bonnet/bootlid so that she can get her car keys out and open the door.  Let alone throwing it on! >:(

I know I am so pissed off, I just can't believe the stupidity of the guy, especially that this was a fairly heavy box too.

By the way, good job on the lights Tomft.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on January 08, 2013, 06:48:12 PM
Got a set of golf exhaust tips fitted on the Jetta. Really not sure about them now, think they are a bit on the big side...  :-\

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z0F72asU8MY/UOuv5BqrivI/AAAAAAAAAT8/PaORLYLfqYs/s1280/tip.jpg)

I'll give them a few days but I think they will be coming off
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on January 08, 2013, 06:51:51 PM
Quote from: nacnud on January 08, 2013, 06:48:12 PM
Got a set of golf exhaust tips fitted on the Jetta. Really not sure about them now, think they are a bit on the big side...  :-

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z0F72asU8MY/UOuv5BqrivI/AAAAAAAAAT8/PaORLYLfqYs/s1280/tip.jpg)

I'll give them a few days but I think they will be coming off

They need to be pulled up closer to the valance and pulled under the car more

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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on January 08, 2013, 07:38:47 PM
Yeah hopefully that will help a bit
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 08, 2013, 09:06:51 PM
I think that looks good! Nice bit of bling without being too ott
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on January 08, 2013, 10:06:20 PM
Looks good duncan looks more purposeful  ;)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on January 08, 2013, 11:38:41 PM
Looks good Duncan. Pic of the whole ass?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on January 09, 2013, 07:17:03 PM
Installed my new TT 276 cam and took it for a spin. Extremely happy with it, pulls like mad from around 3000rpm and the idle sounds amazing.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on January 09, 2013, 10:37:33 PM
Painted some wheels in between cleaning my shed of all its rubbish and sorting thru parts.


(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2Fmkiihooker%2F20130109_192644_zpsc0a4b940.jpg&hash=aeb4722a741ab896993c612c356997f4e0333495)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on January 09, 2013, 11:22:33 PM
Oh they look nice!
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on January 09, 2013, 11:29:51 PM
Quote from: nacnud on January 09, 2013, 11:22:33 PM
Oh they look nice!

Lol its actually 3 photos of the a
Same wheel

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on January 09, 2013, 11:33:50 PM
Wheels came up well  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on January 10, 2013, 07:55:47 AM
Good job.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 12, 2013, 11:35:41 PM
Got married yesterday with them!!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on January 12, 2013, 11:47:59 PM
Congratulations!!!

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Post by: DubMan on January 13, 2013, 12:17:26 AM
Congrats budddddyyyyyy.......looked like an awesome day........no best men......just best cars aye?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on January 13, 2013, 12:33:19 AM
Well done already a family man before marriage ages...... 2 3 4

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on January 13, 2013, 03:14:23 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on January 12, 2013, 11:35:41 PM
Got married yesterday with them!!

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Congrats guys, u clean up well even shaved for the event  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on January 13, 2013, 07:14:41 PM
Congratulations!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on January 13, 2013, 07:17:53 PM
Did some work on the golf. Tried to get the motor started. Found a water leak from the flange on the side of the motor. Also 2 leaking injector o-rings. Hopefully get it going tomorrow

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on January 14, 2013, 01:08:59 PM
Installed my new Nardi steering wheel:
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Such a difference in look and feel, I feel like I'm driving an old Porsche or something  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Neckarsulm on January 14, 2013, 03:04:19 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on January 12, 2013, 11:35:41 PM
Got married yesterday with them!!

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Congrats! I'm pretty sure my fianc? won't allow any photos with my cars in them!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on January 14, 2013, 04:02:28 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on January 12, 2013, 11:35:41 PM
Got married yesterday with them!!

congratulations Ash!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on January 14, 2013, 06:34:57 PM
congratulations poonsy!

nice photchop there....i'm sure ur wife's very tolerant but am sure cars in the wedding pics is a bit far!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on January 14, 2013, 07:09:59 PM
Quote from: M M on January 14, 2013, 01:08:59 PM
Installed my new Nardi steering wheel:
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Such a difference in look and feel, I feel like I'm driving an old Porsche or something  :laugh:

That's rad man!!

Today was oil change day. I got to put the pit in my new garage into use. Quite handy actually for the DIY'er.
Damned the crap out of my filter wrench, don't know why it was such a stubborn prick to undo..

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Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on January 14, 2013, 07:12:59 PM
Quote from: chis on January 14, 2013, 06:34:57 PM
congratulations poonsy!

nice photchop there....i'm sure ur wife's very tolerant but am sure cars in the wedding pics is a bit far!

I dont actually think its a photochop mate

Just had some tweaks or been hdr'd

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on January 14, 2013, 08:59:35 PM
made a mess:

pulled off all the trim, bumpers, flares, grille, mirrors, aerial, badges, drivers guard. Started sanding some bits.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on January 14, 2013, 09:05:06 PM
Quote from: coons on January 14, 2013, 07:09:59 PM
That's rad man!!

Today was oil change day. I got to put the pit in my new garage into use. Quite handy actually for the DIY'er.

Awesome sam, but when did u get a vr6?  Also ur pit looks like a tight fit
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on January 14, 2013, 09:10:48 PM
Did you use the wrench on the VR6? A socket is much easier... ;)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 14, 2013, 09:26:18 PM
Quote from: Neckarsulm on January 14, 2013, 03:04:19 PM
Congrats! I'm pretty sure my fianc? won't allow any photos with my cars in them!

That's why my wife is the perfect woman, and she's not a bridezilla!!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 14, 2013, 09:26:57 PM
Quote from: ranton on January 14, 2013, 07:12:59 PM
I dont actually think its a photochop mate

Just had some tweaks or been hdr'd

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Correct, just HDR on iphone
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on January 14, 2013, 09:30:14 PM
I'm certain that Ash is enough of a gentleman  8) that not ALL of the wedding photos have their cars in them
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on January 15, 2013, 08:28:39 PM
Took it to the police station to report some (*&%$^%&*$%^ who side swiped it at an intersection and then drove off.

The missus was driving alone otherwise I would have followed them.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on January 16, 2013, 10:00:55 PM
Started some renovations on my man cave and found some old cubby holes so decided to start filing my parts


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on January 16, 2013, 10:40:03 PM
Quote from: Fizz on January 14, 2013, 09:05:06 PM
Awesome sam, but when did u get a vr6?  Also ur pit looks like a tight fit

That's a mates VR. The pit is all good, stick it on axle stands and you can pretty much stand up under the car, it's great. Be lazy ad don't jack it up though and you're on your hands and knees haha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on January 16, 2013, 10:53:32 PM
started it
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 16, 2013, 11:05:57 PM
Replaced temp sensor in inlet manifold and put new crank angle sensor in. Good to have the old girl back after a month down in welly!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on January 17, 2013, 06:36:20 PM
Glove box badge turned up! But they taped it down with some nasty tape and pulled half the clear film off  >:(
Doesn't look too bad in the photo but its half matt half gloss now  :-\ >:( And I paid a bit for it! crap heads.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ycy_l6y0YLc/UPeMtzejboI/AAAAAAAAAWw/q5XaY0mPIsg/s1024/P1180312.jpg)

Nice way to ruin a once mint badge.

They also sent me a Mk3 one for free randomly?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 18, 2013, 04:13:12 PM
I won an VW Motorsport calendar. Thanks VW NZ :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on January 18, 2013, 09:05:28 PM
Decided to finally pull out all the excess wiring:
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There was alot of it!  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on January 19, 2013, 01:34:07 PM
Tuesday, heading north for a few days, came up behind a truck approaching the tunnels at the end of the toll road, gave it a bit of a tickle because I didn't want to follow him through to Puhoi, spotted the cop on the verge too late and the red and blues came up

"that was 124kmh sir", $170 and 35 points, "you don't look like a repeat offender speeder, sir" wanting to keep if friendly I didn't say "appearances can be deceptive officer"

hitherto I have led a charmed life, a couple of camera pings, but I don't remember being pulled over by an officer of the law before in 40 plus years of driving  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on January 20, 2013, 03:35:52 PM
Put the full Sport Leather interior from my parts Bora into my Wagon 8)

Cheers Phantom for sorting those clips etc

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on January 20, 2013, 04:33:46 PM
They look comfy  :laugh:
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on January 20, 2013, 09:49:37 PM
The Golf in road trip mode, raised up 10mm all round, front number plate back on.
First real trip that I've taken it on, it's a bloody dream to drive. I love the torque it has in 5th gear, plant your foot a bit listen to the turbo spool up and she's away. Great open road cruiser

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 20, 2013, 09:51:45 PM
good idea with the tape! maybe one of those mini new plates would be cool??
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on January 20, 2013, 10:16:40 PM
Yea try and save the stone chips. I got a massive chip on my merry windscreen though :/ flicked up from a massive on coming truck
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on January 20, 2013, 10:17:35 PM
Merry?? Lol. Apparently 'fri ggen' isn't allowed?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on January 20, 2013, 10:23:47 PM
Drove my new mk2 abf out to Kumeu hot rod show.
Goes great! not quite as fast as the mk1 tho :-[
Real smooth and quiet, just nice.
Bought a cool old Melvern 2 Star old school race bike. Real neat has a fixed sprocket on one side and a free wheel on the other side. All good needs one tyre $50!
Also put my roof racks and roof basket on but need to suss it a bit better but loaded it all up with my 14' steel wheels with good tyres to go on my chromey type mags tomorrow. 
Looks pretty cool and like a useful car.
Gona make a copy of nacnuds front air dam thing.
Will post a pic tomorrow.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on January 22, 2013, 03:12:07 PM
Yesterday I went round to Anton's and we glued my new headliner fabric on and put it in the car. Today I just finished up the few little bits left. Big thanks to Anton for all his help and doing most of the work.

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Post by: Fizz on January 22, 2013, 04:55:42 PM
looks funky :D
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 22, 2013, 05:48:39 PM
I totally love it!!! Awesome work lads!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on January 22, 2013, 06:19:09 PM
Awesome! Want to re trim mine in some dark grey material one day
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on January 22, 2013, 06:25:37 PM
Thanks guys :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on January 22, 2013, 06:34:24 PM
It looked the tits.. was a learning curve doing such a thin fabric but i think it turned out mean!!! I wana re do mine

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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on January 22, 2013, 07:29:14 PM
Do you know how much fabric you used roughly?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on January 22, 2013, 07:42:44 PM
Quote from: nacnud on January 22, 2013, 07:29:14 PM
Do you know how much fabric you used roughly?
To be safe get 3 meters in length, 2 meters for roof plus some for the piece for the sunroof and the little piece where the handle goes. I bought 3 meters and probably have a meter left over. If you don't have a sunroof then 2 meters should be plenty.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on January 22, 2013, 08:01:24 PM
Sweet! Thats on the list of things to do  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on January 22, 2013, 08:54:56 PM
Decided to get started on pulling apart the Mk2 GTI motor I have.

Pulled the head off and it's a bit depressing for a motor that was supposed to be in running order.  :(

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on January 22, 2013, 09:30:42 PM
Quote from: sifty on January 22, 2013, 08:54:56 PM
Decided to get started on pulling apart the Mk2 GTI motor I have.

Pulled the head off and it's a bit depressing for a motor that was supposed to be in running order.  :(

I am sure at some point it was in running order. That's not pretty....  :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 90_B2 Quattro on January 22, 2013, 10:18:29 PM
Has it dropped a piston??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on January 23, 2013, 08:24:36 AM
No, it's just rusty. It looks like it's just not been stored well and the #1 & 4 cylinders have had water sitting in them.

The cam is knackered too, it's been stored without oil, so some of the lobes have rusted. I'm still hoping the crank and some other bits might be ok.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ritmo on January 23, 2013, 08:27:18 AM
If that was sold as a runner and you haven't owned for long..... I would be asking a few questions. But judging from rust externally it has been stored for some time
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on January 23, 2013, 03:19:16 PM
put in the 5.5 litre washer fluid tank, it's noticeably bigger than the 3 litre

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the extra goes through into the fender space, had to extend the hoses and wires to the pump as it moves from the side to the front, filled it up and let it sit for 30 mins to check for leaks before putting the headlamp, bumper and grille back on

in place

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now I'll enjoy longer periods between the less frequent refills

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on January 23, 2013, 03:23:10 PM
I've been thinking about doing the opposite - going smaller. Is there an option to get a smaller one that still fits the sensor. Perhaps from another model?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 23, 2013, 03:29:35 PM
I didn't realise it was that big! I have the 5.5l as I have headlight washers which I never use.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: complexity on January 23, 2013, 06:57:05 PM
Fitted new tyres on new wheels today.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 23, 2013, 07:00:51 PM
I called into the local builder's yard to pick up some fence posts, palings and cement mix.
The guy took one look at my car and said "Delivery order?" :D
I said "Nah mate, I have my roof racks" :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on January 23, 2013, 09:03:49 PM
Quote from: complexity on January 23, 2013, 06:57:05 PM
Fitted new tyres on new wheels today.
Awesome! RxII's suite the polo pretty well didnt know the polo was 5x100 thought it was 5x112
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: complexity on January 23, 2013, 10:34:53 PM
Quote from: Fizz on January 23, 2013, 09:03:49 PM
Awesome! RxII's suite the polo pretty well didnt know the polo was 5x100 thought it was 5x112
Thanks, but sadly it is 5x100.... :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on January 24, 2013, 08:35:31 AM
Quote from: M M on January 22, 2013, 03:12:07 PM
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so raaaaaaaddddd!!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on January 24, 2013, 02:39:54 PM
Quote from: zyeffur on January 24, 2013, 08:35:31 AM
so raaaaaaaddddd!!!!

Thanks :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on January 24, 2013, 10:39:46 PM
Quote from: M M on January 24, 2013, 02:39:54 PM
Thanks :)



wOw
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on January 27, 2013, 08:56:00 PM
Did a bit of mix and match with dash clusters in the Citi... Ended up dropping the (thankfully empty) binnacle from the donor cluster and cracked the clear panel, so now I have an in-dash tach complete with an analogue clock adjuster ;D

Oh, and popped a stereo in at the same time. Thanks to Mike for the donor cluster too.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on January 30, 2013, 01:15:21 PM
Replaced the indicator stalk. Nice to have a working indicator so I don't have to fiddle with it every time I turn left!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 30, 2013, 01:17:19 PM
Got five stonechips in the windscreen repaired.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on January 30, 2013, 02:11:20 PM
Put on a H&R 25mm Spacer Then Put back on the ET30 Mag Wheel back on making it ET05

Then Installed a Bro-wering Kit

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but in all seriousness got it stripped back in preparation for the Paint work in 3 weeks time

big ups to M M for Pull the interior to peices in a matter of minutes!!

oh and thanks to Glidn for helping lower the car! :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GottaMkII on January 30, 2013, 11:26:48 PM
Stripped out the gearbox and clutch in the Jetta last weekend, got CV boots and CV bolts before Saturday so they could be replaced... CV boots were wrong size, broke the short plastic shifter linkage, clutch pressure plate isn't quite the same thickness(?), Flywheel has hotspots... Dramas!

...So, today I got the replacement boots, that will fit, and the linkage, and hopefully got a clutch and flywheel to put it all back together! YAY!

Can't wait to get it going!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 30, 2013, 11:34:06 PM
Finally got my A into G after waiting for these to arrive! H&R 30mm lowering Kit, still waiting for it to settle, but so far it feels nice and tight, and not too low ;)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on January 31, 2013, 08:44:44 PM
My first time ever using a spray gun, the golf was the guinea pig. Just primer this time. It was fun. I'll have you wait till tomorrow to see how good it turns out.


Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on January 31, 2013, 08:46:47 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on January 30, 2013, 11:34:06 PM
Finally got my A into G after waiting for these to arrive! H&R 30mm lowering Kit, still waiting for it to settle, but so far it feels nice and tight, and not too low ;)

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crap that looks good ash. O0

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 01, 2013, 08:50:00 AM
Quote from: sifty on January 31, 2013, 08:46:47 PM
  s**t that looks good ash. O0

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I second that.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 01, 2013, 08:57:13 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on January 30, 2013, 01:17:19 PM
Got five stonechips in the windscreen repaired.

one more stone chip and your required to get a new windscreen..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on February 01, 2013, 01:17:35 PM
Scored a mint rain tray, plus some other bits for the mk3 from pickapart 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on February 02, 2013, 09:32:35 PM
Just brought another A6, Quattro this time :).
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on February 02, 2013, 09:44:13 PM
Quote from: Andy_007 on February 02, 2013, 09:32:35 PM
Just brought another A6, Quattro this time :).

Me too. I bought a 2.8 30v quattro avant, auto but have all the bits req to convert to manual

Which one did you get?

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Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on February 02, 2013, 10:00:00 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on February 02, 2013, 09:44:13 PM
Me too. I bought a 2.8 30v quattro avant, auto but have all the bits req to convert to manual

Which one did you get?

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One from Christchurch that was on trademe. 96 Dark Blue, 2.8 12v Auto Quattro, 158k on the clock.
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on February 02, 2013, 10:07:28 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on February 02, 2013, 09:44:13 PM
Me too. I bought a 2.8 30v quattro avant, auto but have all the bits req to convert to manual

Which one did you get?

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Did you buy that silver one with the blown head gasket ?
Title: Re: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on February 02, 2013, 10:17:37 PM
Quote from: Andy_007 on February 02, 2013, 10:07:28 PM
Did you buy that silver one with the blown head gasket ?

Yep but doesnt actualy have a blown gasket. Have a s6 thats going to donate its interior, suspension, brakes, bumpers ect

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Title: Re: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on February 02, 2013, 10:35:32 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on February 02, 2013, 10:17:37 PM
Yep but doesnt actualy have a blown gasket. Have a s6 thats going to donate its interior, suspension, brakes, bumpers ect

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I suspected that it wasn't a head gasket issue given the 30v doesn't seem to have any real head gasket problems , what made them think it was ?
Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on February 02, 2013, 10:51:06 PM
Quote from: Andy_007 on February 02, 2013, 10:35:32 PM
I suspected that it wasn't a head gasket issue given the 30v doesn't seem to have any real head gasket problems , what made them think it was ?

The thermostat or water pump is damned and they over heated it, was only $600 and I have a spare 30v anyway

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on February 03, 2013, 03:31:30 PM
Fitted the balls... A little higher than they were on the CGT to avoid the flat spots from hitting the road  ;D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi219.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fcc65%2Falfashark%2FCars%2520n%2520Stuff%2FIMG-20130203-00089.jpg&hash=5bdaae5e0850e9b7dfa346bd9c35aeb3ac72d944)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on February 03, 2013, 05:59:03 PM
Quote from: Alfashark on February 03, 2013, 03:31:30 PM
Fitted the balls... A little higher than they were on the CGT to avoid the flat spots from hitting the road  ;D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi219.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fcc65%2Falfashark%2FCars%2520n%2520Stuff%2FIMG-20130203-00089.jpg&hash=5bdaae5e0850e9b7dfa346bd9c35aeb3ac72d944)

WTF?!   ???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on February 03, 2013, 07:24:03 PM
Went for a drive.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20130203_172632_zps6dba486a.jpg&hash=920aac2786d5379a53a0fde82c111bdf55d8ff2f)

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(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20130203_172658_zpscde7c1b1.jpg&hash=610767796d0e8321d00e6938de945ef3732b9e23)

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Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on February 03, 2013, 07:25:47 PM
Quote from: Alfashark on February 03, 2013, 03:31:30 PM
Fitted the balls... A little higher than they were on the CGT to avoid the flat spots from hitting the road  ;D

[
Nothing worse than a flat spot on your nuts.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 03, 2013, 08:30:04 PM
Ruined my headliner fml

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on February 04, 2013, 07:39:57 PM
Refitted the mirrors, some window & boot seals, bumpers, indicators tail lights, side mouldings and window washers. Put it up on stands and pulled the wheels off.
Just have to put the inner guards back in, flares on and wipers then I'll be rolling again.   ;D I've got withdrawls, it's been off the road almost a month!  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on February 05, 2013, 10:33:17 AM
Test fit the new wheels too.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on February 05, 2013, 11:13:16 AM
Looked at it lovingly for a while, sitting under the apple tree,   :)

then remembered the cost of master cylinders, brakes, etc ...    :(


and how time has a new relevance now ...   :laugh:

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on February 05, 2013, 11:20:44 AM
WOF, service, new (gold plated) battery on order for later fitting
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on February 05, 2013, 12:07:59 PM
Quote from: Pushbutton_auto on February 05, 2013, 11:13:16 AM
Looked at it lovingly for a while, sitting under the apple tree,   :)

then remembered the cost of master cylinders, brakes, etc ...    :(


and how time has a new relevance now ...   :laugh:

I have the same wheels on my avant. I have plenty of spares

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on February 05, 2013, 12:49:18 PM
Quote from: Pushbutton_auto on February 05, 2013, 11:13:16 AM
Looked at it lovingly for a while, sitting under the apple tree,   :)

then remembered the cost of master cylinders, brakes, etc ...    :(


and how time has a new relevance now ...   :laugh:

Ahhhhhh, that's still looking great.  What a classic model.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilstar on February 05, 2013, 11:08:37 PM
Finally got my VASK sticker on :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on February 06, 2013, 10:06:05 PM
drove it fully laden plus trailer from Wellington to Auckland
even had a box on the front passenger's seat and the footwells full!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FQuq41PO.jpg&hash=478cf07c9af86d67fc580d5968a04b81dcc37a27)
on arrival
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on February 07, 2013, 08:13:52 AM
Work horse!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on February 07, 2013, 09:13:09 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on February 07, 2013, 08:13:52 AM
Work horse!!

while I loved the GTI, having a car from new and keeping it nice was too stressful, I think of the wagon as my truck   ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 08, 2013, 12:09:42 PM
I love strapping stuff to my roof :)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/539667_10151449014600901_1592986310_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/604108_10151449019060901_1535101174_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on February 09, 2013, 08:56:48 PM
Burnt thru 120l of fuel in 750km>:D

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 10, 2013, 12:47:30 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F20130207_212330_zpsd2c81fd6.jpg&hash=a12af13a194894a20f46531b17a281b95434dcbf)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F20130207_212351_zpsd887d654.jpg&hash=434086898171967d62a8f396b21133adfe3e1bdb)

Another headliner

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on February 10, 2013, 04:08:57 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on February 08, 2013, 12:09:42 PM
I love strapping stuff to my roof :)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/539667_10151449014600901_1592986310_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/604108_10151449019060901_1535101174_n.jpg)
Preparing for winter or recycling the timber?
I just build a condo for our puppy out of pallets
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 10, 2013, 04:22:19 PM
Quote from: SOFTLAD on February 10, 2013, 04:08:57 PM
Preparing for winter or recycling the timber?
I just build a condo for our puppy out of pallets

One to stack firewood on, the others to make into vertical herb gardens!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on February 10, 2013, 04:42:36 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on February 10, 2013, 04:22:19 PM
One to stack firewood on, the others to make into vertical herb gardens!

Those pallets are so damn handy! Awesome for those herb gardens and making small out door boxes.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on February 10, 2013, 05:28:57 PM
Quote from: ranton on February 10, 2013, 12:47:30 PM
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Another headliner

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Looking good man, did you get it in?
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 10, 2013, 05:43:41 PM
Quote from: KARTS on February 10, 2013, 05:28:57 PM
Looking good man, did you get it in?

Not till car comes back from painting time.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 11, 2013, 04:04:47 PM
Took it for WOF, flew through. I love this car :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on February 11, 2013, 05:42:52 PM
Quote from: M M on February 11, 2013, 04:04:47 PM
Took it for WOF, flew through. I love this car :)

the Golf i hope!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on February 11, 2013, 07:01:46 PM
I love your car Rob :-*
Those vertical gardens are a great idea.
I really dig the way you live, lovely looking house.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on February 11, 2013, 07:18:53 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on February 08, 2013, 12:09:42 PM
I love strapping stuff to my roof :)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/539667_10151449014600901_1592986310_n.jpg)


keep an eye on the paint around the roof rack supports, I've heard of paint cracking and breaking up with heavy loads on the racks
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on February 11, 2013, 10:20:25 PM
I just kept pushing the right peddle and the grin just kept getting bigger ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on February 12, 2013, 12:36:42 AM
Brought another one. Slowly making my way back to Auckland

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi401.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp96%2FAndrewneison%2Fab89db20-0f9b-4e73-a9c4-6e967743eed5_zps27778088.jpg&hash=f4133a5900d612338e160ced704f58aa9f3357b3)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 12, 2013, 08:10:55 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on February 11, 2013, 05:42:52 PM
the Golf i hope!

Hah! Yes the Golf.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on February 12, 2013, 06:56:52 PM
Nearly finished tidying up the jettas booty!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vqSNvcl3y_c/URnZNpVXgMI/AAAAAAAAAZw/soM6gDvIKb0/s1440/ugly.jpg)
Old
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9ma387daZso/URnXbZKqE7I/AAAAAAAAAZQ/I15KRXv7_uU/s1280/boot.jpg)
New   8)

Holes from the old SA spoiler welded over then GLi spoiler painted and boot re sprayed with new black plate tub. Just need to get the rest of the old badges off and for the new ones to arrive!!
Mateya is working his magic on a set of smoked tail lights for it too. Also I couldn't handle the big twin exhaust tip so that's off.

Thanks to Nastnas for the spoiler and Thomas for the plate tub!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on February 12, 2013, 08:14:38 PM
Looks good duncan pity u diddnt like the tips i thought it looked awesome
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on February 13, 2013, 12:29:00 AM
Ordered my Stage 1 clutch upgrade today. Can't wait to be able to drive her again.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 13, 2013, 06:24:38 AM
Quote from: RogerB on February 13, 2013, 12:29:00 AM
Ordered my Stage 1 clutch upgrade today. Can't wait to be able to drive her again.

Where did you get it from?

Why not just do the Solid Flywheel Conversion kit from Exedy..?

can be sourced locally for about $850.00 trade (complete with new flywheel and clutch etc etc
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on February 13, 2013, 07:17:29 AM
Get those bbs rs on Duncan.  ;)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on February 13, 2013, 08:17:29 AM
Are those your BBS bolts I spotted at North City Platters Duncan?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on February 13, 2013, 08:39:31 AM
Quote from: Kermit on February 13, 2013, 07:17:29 AM
Get those BBS rs on Duncan.  ;)

I put the steel wheels back on it! RS not ready yet..

Quote from: coons on February 13, 2013, 08:17:29 AM
Are those your BBS bolts I spotted at North City Platters Duncan?

Haha yup! Going to pick them and the lips up lunchtime hopefully
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on February 13, 2013, 08:59:37 AM
New Battery
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 13, 2013, 11:08:24 AM
This has always irritated me:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/p480x480/13196_10151458170525901_45806288_n.jpg)

Better.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p480x480/538083_10151458173920901_1434799652_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 14, 2013, 05:32:20 PM
Got a new grille for it

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F20130214_171455_zps7510d518.jpg&hash=9b4c62d6ddf3efbe3ff603df9874c8a345efdc76)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on February 14, 2013, 06:06:23 PM
Quote from: ranton on February 14, 2013, 05:32:20 PM
Got a new grille for it

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F20130214_171455_zps7510d518.jpg&hash=9b4c62d6ddf3efbe3ff603df9874c8a345efdc76)

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G60 Grille?
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 14, 2013, 06:35:06 PM
Quote from: gtimanik on February 14, 2013, 06:06:23 PM
G60 Grille?

Nope just a brand new single laye style and i have pinstriped it with vw racing blue i am quite pleased with how it came out :D

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on February 14, 2013, 07:04:43 PM
Quote from: ranton on February 14, 2013, 06:35:06 PM
Nope just a brand new single laye style and i have pinstriped it with vw racing blue i am quite pleased with how it came out :D

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very nice.

g60s are a bit lighter blue i think
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 14, 2013, 08:17:07 PM
Quote from: gtimanik on February 14, 2013, 07:04:43 PM
very nice.

g60s are a bit lighter blue i think

I think youll find that G60's have red stripes. Its the Golf Limited that has a blue Motorsport stripe and a VW Motorsport badge on the grill.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on February 14, 2013, 08:38:07 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on February 14, 2013, 08:17:07 PM
I think youll find that G60's have red stripes. Its the Golf Limited that has a blue Motorsport stripe and a VW Motorsport badge on the grill.


*Red faced looking down* You are right
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Toby on February 14, 2013, 09:11:23 PM
Picked up my interior from the upholsterers..... had the red inserts turned over to hide the sun damage, replaced all the black.... my Mk1 GTI is looking sweet.... just got back from a spin in the countryside!!!! woohoo  :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 15, 2013, 07:11:08 AM
Quote from: Toby on February 14, 2013, 09:11:23 PM
Picked up my interior from the upholsterers..... had the red inserts turned over to hide the sun damage, replaced all the black.... my Mk1 GTI is looking sweet.... just got back from a spin in the countryside!!!! woohoo  :) :) :) :)

Tody, we need pics of this car :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on February 15, 2013, 08:19:08 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on February 15, 2013, 07:11:08 AM
Tody, we need pics of this car :)

+1  Need pics!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Toby on February 15, 2013, 08:59:05 AM
I have a million photos of the rebuilt.... how is the easiest way to upload them? cheers
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 15, 2013, 09:32:04 AM
Quote from: Toby on February 15, 2013, 08:59:05 AM
I have a million photos of the rebuilt.... how is the easiest way to upload them? cheers

www.photobucket.com
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on February 15, 2013, 10:01:43 AM
Quote from: Toby on February 15, 2013, 08:59:05 AM
I have a million photos of the rebuilt.... how is the easiest way to upload them? cheers

I gave up on photobucket and use imgur.com (http://imgur.com)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 17, 2013, 10:04:16 PM
Loaded it on a trailer

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F20130217_171523_VesteyDr_zps5e80b1a7.jpg&hash=b4cd3475356749b96a9d6b740292089339361965)


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Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on February 17, 2013, 10:28:45 PM
Quote from: ranton on February 17, 2013, 10:04:16 PM
Loaded it on a trailer

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F20130217_171523_VesteyDr_zps5e80b1a7.jpg&hash=b4cd3475356749b96a9d6b740292089339361965)


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Judging my no handles, windows, rubbers or bumpers I'm gonna say off to the paint shop?

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Title: Re: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 17, 2013, 10:40:55 PM
Quote from: gtimanik on February 17, 2013, 10:28:45 PM
Judging my no handles, windows, rubbers or bumpers I'm gonna say off to the paint shop?

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Or to the tip ;) havent quite decided that one yet :p

But yea to the paint shop
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on February 18, 2013, 09:38:25 PM
New bits to tidy up the interior!

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-aFwY9O2c6xo/USHhkoEY8AI/AAAAAAAAAbY/45ZGP6usvOE/s800/trim.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NkRHWiM18k4/USHhpo1zKYI/AAAAAAAAAbg/tmLE1U6XZw8/s1280/door.jpg)

Not sure on the door pods though. Could look good with the black carpet in. The old ones had the speaker mesh but the cards weren't even cut for the speakers !
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on February 18, 2013, 11:15:10 PM
I like!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GottaMkII on February 18, 2013, 11:19:45 PM
Nice Nacnud   :D
Can't wait to get my Jetta going!
How'd you get on with the rear Italic Jetta badge? I'm so keen to find one too, they are hard to come by, and mine have all been pinched! So ticked about it!

Flywheel away getting ground today! Hopefully get it back together this weekend... maybe...
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on February 19, 2013, 06:35:49 PM
Put the ABT lights back on...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 19, 2013, 08:53:17 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on February 19, 2013, 06:35:49 PM
Put the ABT lights back on...

When did you get the Mk3?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on February 19, 2013, 09:17:11 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on February 19, 2013, 08:53:17 PM
When did you get the Mk3?
A week or so ago. The one that was in the Trading post. Bought it for my wife/as a family car.

Excuse the mirrors, hopefully going for paint on friday. It had other ones on it when I got it which weren't so good.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on February 20, 2013, 04:28:22 PM
Replaced the waterpump in the a6 today. Stupid plastic  impeller pumps

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: John Stone on February 20, 2013, 07:23:38 PM
Started it, let it idle for a while, blipped the throttle and turned it off, got in the pretender and went to work. I really want those subbies to finish the building revamp so I can commute in the quattro again for a while ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 20, 2013, 07:57:56 PM
Drove my daughter to kindy then noticed the WOF ran out 2 days ago. Oops.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on February 20, 2013, 08:40:12 PM
got a new key cut for the RS2!  1 thing struck off the list!

:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on February 20, 2013, 08:45:41 PM
New rack ends in. Also sorted out a couple wee issues. Got sounds working again. also new dash surround in. and rain tray
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on February 21, 2013, 02:32:11 PM
got a guy in to install an alarm

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another thing off the list

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on February 21, 2013, 02:41:35 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on February 20, 2013, 07:57:56 PM
Drove my daughter to kindy then noticed the WOF ran out 2 days ago. Oops.

Just got mine done by Armstrongs Palmy.

They've been nagging reminding me for weeks (email, txt, phonecall).

Great service !

WOF, complimentary car wash and vacuum, small bag of sweets.

All for no more than one of those VINZ places.

;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on February 21, 2013, 02:59:05 PM
Same here from W R Phillips, altho no lollies but since I drop my car off and bike away they probably think I do not need them :laugh:
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on February 21, 2013, 03:00:00 PM
Quote from: weta.worker on February 21, 2013, 02:32:11 PM
got a guy in to install an alarm

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another thing off the list

Oh no. I have had to replace 3 looms in 80s because of these so called professional installs. They make such a mess and use 20 rolls of tape

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Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on February 21, 2013, 03:03:45 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on February 21, 2013, 03:00:00 PM
Oh no. I have had to replace 3 looms in 80s because of these so called professional installs. They make such a mess and use 20 rolls of tape

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this guys is meant to be pretty good.  'obsessive' in fact

http://vehiclesecurity.co.nz/

:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on February 21, 2013, 03:04:57 PM
nah man,julian is proper good,trouble free,great pricing and best of all, he comes to you........top guy
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on February 21, 2013, 03:22:04 PM
get the smoke bomb! that looks awesome!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on February 21, 2013, 06:20:54 PM
Quote from: weta.worker on February 21, 2013, 02:32:11 PM
got a guy in to install an alarm

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another thing off the list

He's using a nice fender cover so that's a good start.
Hope he is soldering and heat shrinking everything as using those awful joiners is a bad move and so many do :P In fact I even used some today but only for a horrible horrible old rusty van rear door and time and money meant everything to that heap.
But immobilizer alarms have to be done properly!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on February 21, 2013, 06:47:43 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on February 21, 2013, 02:41:35 PM
Just got mine done by Armstrongs Palmy.

They've been nagging reminding me for weeks (email, txt, phonecall).

Great service !

WOF, complimentary car wash and vacuum, small bag of sweets.

All for no more than one of those VINZ places.

;D


Do you get the follow up a couple of days later?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on February 21, 2013, 08:06:31 PM
No follow-up.

:-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on February 21, 2013, 08:31:42 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on February 21, 2013, 08:06:31 PM
No follow-up.

:-\

May be that's why you get the sweets then
I get a phone call or email asking if I was happy with the service and for any comment I may like to make
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on February 22, 2013, 09:23:58 PM
Installed these rear map lights from a Jetta into my Golf!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on February 22, 2013, 11:33:07 PM
Quote from: brian on February 21, 2013, 08:31:42 PM
May be that's why you get the sweets then
I get a phone call or email asking if I was happy with the service and for any comment I may like to make

Got the follow-up email today.

;D

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on February 24, 2013, 12:32:15 AM
Took a ride with the MK3 in a tow truck  :'(
Car wouldn't start, no power to the spark plugs.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on February 24, 2013, 12:41:45 AM
Time to put a VR in it!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on February 24, 2013, 01:15:38 AM
 :D maybe down the track...
I think (or hope) it's just the sensor. Hopefully the pick a part has the distributor.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 25, 2013, 11:05:25 AM
Warrant of Fitness passed.
Just an advisory that the rear brakes will need doing soonish.
Not bad as they're the original factory pads.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on February 25, 2013, 11:15:08 AM
Upgrade time Rob?  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 25, 2013, 11:21:45 AM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on February 25, 2013, 11:15:08 AM
Upgrade time Rob?  ;D

I hardly use them :) Fronts are Brembo 4 pots, do the rears really need upgrading? :D
I do have a box of interesting bits on the way from the UK though. Performance related ones :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on February 26, 2013, 08:13:54 PM
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Used the golf for some car jousting.

Having a clear out of old 8v parts
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on February 27, 2013, 06:52:06 PM
Got the golf timed up. 100times better runs so awesome but has a rough idle. Also chucked on the twin outlet exhaust. A lot louder than I would have thought

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Audidude on February 27, 2013, 09:12:13 PM
Tucked the ur quattro up under a cover in the lockup - all clean and shiny, disconnected the battery. Was worried at her reaction when the cheeky much young cuzzie turns up tomorrow - new Amarok manual 2WD with all the trimmings :).

Not sure when she'll be out again...........

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 28, 2013, 02:35:36 PM
Pulled out the evap cannister.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on February 28, 2013, 05:21:56 PM
What's the benefit Rob? Will it not send fault codes?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 28, 2013, 07:19:59 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on February 28, 2013, 05:21:56 PM
What's the benefit Rob? Will it not send fault codes?

No real benefit I guess. Bit less clutter, one less thing to go wrong. I installed a resistor in its place so should be all good.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 28, 2013, 07:37:24 PM
Finally fixed my rev counter with one that works. Nice to be able see the RPMs again.
How it looks with the red needles and red clock:
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on February 28, 2013, 09:48:03 PM
Replaced the Clutch Slave cylinder my brother broke and finished off the clutch replacement. Feels weird going from the duel mass to a lightened sigle mass but huge improvement in drivability. Plus no more slippage under boost. 8)

Just need a wheel alignment and all sorted.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Thomas on March 01, 2013, 01:58:20 PM
Quote from: M M on February 28, 2013, 07:37:24 PM
Finally fixed my rev counter with one that works. Nice to be able see the RPMs again.
How it looks with the red needles and red clock:

Looks awesome man! How hard were those mods to do?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 01, 2013, 02:02:49 PM
Quote from: Thomas on March 01, 2013, 01:58:20 PM
Looks awesome man! How hard were those mods to do?

Thanks man. They were actually quite easy (provided nothing breaks like on mine). If you are interested I could do this for you, send me a PM we can work something out.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on March 02, 2013, 03:09:51 PM
Oil and filter change, had to get a big pipe wrench on the filter.
New heater core
Flushed cooling system, new coolant
New spark plugs and air filter.


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 02, 2013, 07:46:25 PM
Bought another one home  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on March 03, 2013, 10:33:10 AM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on March 02, 2013, 07:46:25 PM
Bought another one home  :P
what is it this time baz?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 03, 2013, 10:34:10 AM
Quote from: choppy16v on March 03, 2013, 10:33:10 AM
what is it this time baz?

Just a mk3, probable donor
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on March 03, 2013, 02:57:01 PM
Did some work to the ol mk2, changed all the locks / ignition / glovebox to a matching set so I now only have one key, fitted battery cover, fitted corrado leather steering wheel, fitted smoke tail lights, fitted new rear window with holes for the top spoiler and fitted the top spoiler 8)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on March 03, 2013, 09:54:07 PM
Went to the Ardmore Showdown and won Best Volkswagen and Best Displayed Vehicle......wohooo
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 04, 2013, 08:25:41 AM
Awesome work Arno, seen a few pics and it looked great!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 04, 2013, 03:26:22 PM
Recieved a box of things.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 04, 2013, 03:27:42 PM
K04 upgrade?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 04, 2013, 03:28:41 PM
CR Turbos K03S hybrid with RS6 turbo internals and enlarged intake.
Looks tiny though :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 04, 2013, 03:35:02 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on March 04, 2013, 03:28:41 PM
CR Turbos K03S hybrid with RS6 turbo internals and enlarged intake.
Looks tiny though :)

Cool! what is the power output for this setup?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 04, 2013, 03:37:17 PM
Apparently the ECU map supplied was running about 270bhp but 300 should be achievable.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 04, 2013, 03:41:41 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on March 04, 2013, 03:37:17 PM
Apparently the ECU map supplied was running about 270bhp but 300 should be achievable.
damn! ur car is gonna haul ass!
Did you buy this as a kit or u been collecting parts and got it shipped all together? In a K03s housing I'd say turbo lag would be kept to a minimum.
When you getting it fitted?  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 04, 2013, 03:45:20 PM
I'd love to get it all done before SO2013 (whenever that is). A nice drive to test it out :D
It came with an ECU with an R-Tech map, but I wanted to stick with my factory ECU to keep the immobiliser, so the ECU is with Shark so they can email me an STS version of the map.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on March 04, 2013, 06:13:25 PM
Where did you get the turbo from? I'm very interested in how this will turn out. Sounds bad ass. And still a sleeper he he.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 04, 2013, 06:17:40 PM
Quote from: RogerB on March 04, 2013, 06:13:25 PM
Where did you get the turbo from? I'm very interested in how this will turn out. Sounds bad ass. And still a sleeper he he.

Guy on Briskoda.
He's a bit of an obsessive purchaser and managed to collect two complete stage hybrid 2 turbo kits, then decided to sell his car and all the mods before even fitting them!!
He still has loads of bits for sale, brand new set of KW V3s, turbo kit, cast wishbones, all sorts.

Still wondering how to break it to the wife that I bought this. Maybe she won't notice.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on March 04, 2013, 06:23:51 PM
I see it has a forge adjustable actuator on it. I assume it has the correct spring loaded. If not i have a whole set minus the blue spring that i put on mine. I'm guessing with that turbo it probably needs a yellow spring for 25-30 psi.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 04, 2013, 09:46:32 PM
hand washed the car.. nek minit bird strike

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:P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on March 04, 2013, 10:26:07 PM
something wrong with those birds?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 04, 2013, 10:26:31 PM
Dayum, hope u hosed that off asap before it eats through the wax/polish and worse still the clear coat
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 04, 2013, 11:42:44 PM
Get a cat or three.

That'll show dem birds.

;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 05, 2013, 07:26:15 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 04, 2013, 11:42:44 PM
Get a cat or three.

That'll show dem birds.

;D
Expect bird crap to be replaced by paw prints :p
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ritmo on March 05, 2013, 07:43:51 AM
Quote from: DubMan on March 03, 2013, 09:54:07 PM
Went to the Ardmore Showdown and won Best Volkswagen and Best Displayed Vehicle......wohooo

Nice work.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on March 05, 2013, 08:44:29 AM
Quote from: DubMan on March 03, 2013, 09:54:07 PM
Went to the Ardmore Showdown and won Best Volkswagen and Best Displayed Vehicle......wohooo

I saw your car, the display was pretty cool. And yeah don't think it was hard for you to grab Best VW yours was incredibly tidy.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on March 05, 2013, 01:14:04 PM
Quote from: DubMan on March 04, 2013, 10:26:07 PM
something wrong with those birds?
craps Rainbows, apparently.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on March 05, 2013, 06:35:05 PM
Left or right, what do you dig?

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 05, 2013, 06:36:07 PM
Right. :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 05, 2013, 06:37:04 PM
Yes I have to say those crystals look quite good on there.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 05, 2013, 06:37:49 PM
Def left, never been a fan of crystal lights, they look tacky
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on March 05, 2013, 06:42:09 PM
Left!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on March 05, 2013, 07:07:39 PM
Right
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 05, 2013, 07:24:34 PM
Quote from: coons on March 05, 2013, 06:35:05 PM
Left or right, what do you dig?

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EwViQxSJJQ
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 05, 2013, 07:53:21 PM
Right ftw
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on March 05, 2013, 07:55:07 PM
Right. Iv got the same in my mk2
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on March 05, 2013, 07:56:16 PM
Hmmm she's a toughy! I feel like I like the left better, but maybe just because I don't like change? (also I kind of get the tacky vibe too). I do like how new and shiny the right hand side ones look though
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on March 05, 2013, 08:12:00 PM
Left!! Right is rice.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on March 05, 2013, 08:40:24 PM
I also played with tail lights tonight. I've been tyring to tidy up the rear end of the car, nearly done!

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Before
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After

Thanks Mateja for the lights!

Oh and put my badge on  8)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on March 05, 2013, 08:45:36 PM
left
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on March 05, 2013, 08:46:01 PM
dunc jetta looks good!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on March 05, 2013, 09:39:02 PM
Those lights look awesome Duncan!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on March 05, 2013, 09:56:06 PM
That looks heaps better mate
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on March 05, 2013, 10:07:27 PM
Nice work Dunc - car looks awesome!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on March 05, 2013, 10:33:03 PM
YUP......Big Thumbs Up for that buddy! well done!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on March 05, 2013, 10:58:23 PM
No more towbar Duncan?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on March 06, 2013, 02:50:59 AM
It looks 100 times better now!

I think the twin exhaust would fit in better with the new look. 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 06, 2013, 08:08:14 AM
Wow I can't believe how good they look on there!
Looks heaps better now especially with that black piece between the lights (can't remember the name).
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Audidude on March 06, 2013, 03:44:55 PM
Amarok got it's first wash Sunday - as I'm moderately vertically challenged and the side steps are not fitted yet it was, ah, challenging.....in fact I can't even reach halfway across to the windscreen centre :). Thank goodness I had a reasonably sturdy Gorilla trestle.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on March 06, 2013, 04:46:29 PM
Greg I use an extendable pole brush for the T4; it's just the deal. Got the idea years ago when we had to wash the ambulances during our shift without getting our uniforms grubby. Had one ever since.  I've found Mitre 10 have the better ones, not sure of brand but long bristles and feathered at ends so kind on paint.  Never had an issue with scratches.
Loads easier on an ageing back too :)

Cheers
W.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Audidude on March 06, 2013, 04:58:09 PM
Quote from: wilco on March 06, 2013, 04:46:29 PM
Greg I use an extendable pole brush for the T4; it's just the deal. Got the idea years ago when we had to wash the ambulances during our shift without getting our uniforms grubby. Had one ever since.  I've found Mitre 10 have the better ones, not sure of brand but long bristles and feathered at ends so kind on paint.  Never had an issue with scratches.
Loads easier on an ageing back too :)

Cheers
W.

Thanks for that - will be easier even if my back is not aging! ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on March 06, 2013, 08:02:06 PM
Pressure tested the intake, couldn't find any noticeable leaks. Have to find out some other reasons for lower than expected boost...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 06, 2013, 08:04:38 PM
Replaced the rocker cover gasket in the vr6, had gone hard and was pissing out oil, then dropped it down for a wof
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on March 06, 2013, 10:25:18 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on March 06, 2013, 08:02:06 PM
Pressure tested the intake, couldn't find any noticeable leaks. Have to find out some other reasons for lower than expected boost...

Boost pipe O ring? If you have one similar to the standard mk4 one. I found mine couldn't hold past 17psi. If there is no leak at all it could be a faulty actuator causing boost to bleed.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 07, 2013, 10:51:17 AM
Did some reupholstering..

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 07, 2013, 11:21:38 AM
nice man that looks good  8)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 07, 2013, 11:24:38 AM
That looks awesome Anton!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 07, 2013, 11:26:37 AM
That came out great, looks just like factory.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 07, 2013, 11:43:52 AM
what did u wrap it with? looks like felt?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Thomas on March 07, 2013, 12:08:09 PM
Quote from: ranton on March 07, 2013, 10:51:17 AM
Did some reupholstering..

How hard was that to do? I need to do mine so i can cover up my window winder holes as ive gone to electric windows.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 07, 2013, 12:39:04 PM
Nice job Anton.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 07, 2013, 01:03:05 PM
i dont know why people keep thinking its felt  ???

Its a stripy (similar to stock 16v door card material but with smaller stripes)

its almost like a stretchy tshirt material..

The credit goes to Hennie as well for Getting the Curves etc.. he has a knack at Upholstering things.. and talking the legs off a chair...

Not "hard" but time consuming as damn.... and if not carefull and you apply to much adhesive it transposes right thru the material and looks like s**t if your not careful!

Many hands definately makes this a easier task thou... I cant quite work out how they wrap these in the factory but you need one person holding the material up so it doesnt instantly adhere to the contact adhesive while the other one carefully stretches and shapes it....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on March 07, 2013, 05:08:06 PM
Drain and flushed out power steering fluid, this is what came out

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Looks as if its been topped up with ATF, Replaced with Genuine Audi/Vw fluid. Definitely feels better, also slightly heavier steering. Well worth the $55 to change it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on March 07, 2013, 06:59:53 PM
Dude, is that a 1.5 or a 2.0? either way, how did a coke bottle get in there?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on March 07, 2013, 07:42:40 PM
Quote from: sifty on March 07, 2013, 06:59:53 PM
Dude, is that a 1.5 or a 2.0? either way, how did a coke bottle get in there?
That's a 1.5l, to flush the system i drained the reservoir, put the return line into the coke bottle, plugged the hole in the reservoir then filled with new fluid, ran the car for about 7-8 seconds. It pumps all the old fluid out into the coke bottle.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JPK on March 08, 2013, 05:10:30 PM
Went and bought a new charcoal/pollen filter. Went to fit it and there was nothing there to replace??
Is it common practice to remove these in Japan? Or maybe there was a bit of a smell when the vehicle was imported and the dealer cheaped out on replacing it...?
Very strange but anyway, new fresh one is in there now.
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 08, 2013, 05:41:19 PM
Quote from: JPK on March 08, 2013, 05:10:30 PM
Went and bought a new charcoal/pollen filter. Went to fit it and there was nothing there to replace??
Is it common practice to remove these in Japan? Or maybe there was a bit of a smell when the vehicle was imported and the dealer cheaped out on replacing it...?
Very strange but anyway, new fresh one is in there now.

Did it come in after the quake? Could have been nuclear

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JPK on March 08, 2013, 05:53:11 PM
Yeah it likely would have. Purchased last May.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on March 10, 2013, 09:21:28 PM
Replaced fuel filter, and Valve cover gaskets. Found fault with the intake manifold changeover actuator, Luckily i had a good spare. Replaced all the vacuum hoses, half of which were incorrect. Running much more smoothly now.
Going to change the diff and auto trans oil tomorrow.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: insane on March 11, 2013, 09:26:28 PM
Does crashing it count for a daily update?  :-[
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 11, 2013, 09:39:34 PM
Quote from: insane on March 11, 2013, 09:26:28 PM
Does crashing it count for a daily update?  :-[

I guess so... :/

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Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: insane on March 12, 2013, 05:27:46 PM
Quote from: ranton on March 11, 2013, 09:39:34 PM
I guess so... :/

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It's not as bad as I thought, $1000 to fix all up. The neighbors fence will probably cost more  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on March 13, 2013, 11:22:52 PM
Full curbed my whitewall....fukk

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 14, 2013, 10:15:19 AM
drove it a few times round the block

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Drove almost 11,000kms in about 3.5 months
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 14, 2013, 11:35:38 AM
Epic !

From one MK5 GTI owner to another...

What's your most used setting on the computer ?

Mine is like your pic, usually set to display range left - a little driving game is to try to meet or better the estimated range left.

;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 14, 2013, 12:49:04 PM
Yup. Always at range left. But if i'm driving 'spiritedly' i'll put it on distance travelled instead!

I always get annoyed when the range drops by 10km but i've only travelled 2km!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 14, 2013, 01:34:19 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 14, 2013, 11:35:38 AM
Epic !

From one MK5 GTI owner to another...

What's your most used setting on the computer ?

Mine is like your pic, usually set to display range left - a little driving game is to try to meet or better the estimated range left.

;D

hahaha This is my setting to and I play that game as well  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on March 15, 2013, 07:51:35 AM
Put 16v spoiler on

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 15, 2013, 09:29:46 AM
Quote from: slowmo on March 14, 2013, 10:15:19 AM
drove it a few times round the block

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Drove almost 11,000kms in about 3.5 months

snap i took exactly the same picture yesterday!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on March 16, 2013, 10:16:45 AM
Did my seat guides in the jetta yesterday. Easy as! 

The old ones were toast and coverer in all kinds of nasty stuff (so much hair?!)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on March 16, 2013, 10:37:51 AM
Failed my wof. Who knew that widened steelies needed to be certified?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 16, 2013, 10:47:33 AM
Quote from: gtimanik on March 16, 2013, 10:37:51 AM
Failed my wof. Who knew that widened steelies needed to be certified?
Apparently they do, but man they must be strict. My guys didn't even mind, just said they looked nice.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on March 16, 2013, 05:04:56 PM
Quote from: M M on March 16, 2013, 10:47:33 AM
Apparently they do, but man they must be strict. My guys didn't even mind, just said they looked nice.

Are you guys kidding? Wheels that have been cut, had bits added, and welded back together? What could go wrong.... 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 16, 2013, 05:14:21 PM
I dont see why they should be, the whole certification process is a load of crap.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 16, 2013, 06:03:58 PM
Quote from: sifty on March 16, 2013, 05:04:56 PM
Are you guys kidding? Wheels that have been cut, had bits added, and welded back together? What could go wrong.... 

I see what your saying but I have never heard of a widened steelie actually breaking. Plus when they are done by a professional (which mine were) I don't see the problem.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SZC on March 16, 2013, 06:48:44 PM
Quote from: sifty on March 16, 2013, 05:04:56 PM
Are you guys kidding? Wheels that have been cut, had bits added, and welded back together? What could go wrong....

A solid bead of weld the entire circumference of the wheel? Considering there is probably less run-length of weld holding your entire rear subframe supports on i doubt there is an issue  ::)    PC brigade
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on March 16, 2013, 07:25:05 PM
Quote from: M M on March 16, 2013, 06:03:58 PM
I see what your saying but I have never heard of a widened steelie actually breaking. Plus when they are done by a professional (which mine were) I don't see the problem.

This is the point right here of pretty much the whole certification process, to make sure it's done by a professional, or some one whose work is of an acceptable standard.  I could cut, widen and weld your wheels. They might look visually ok, but I wouldn't drive on them because I know nothing about welding. 

Breaking is only one issue, the other is if they're out of balance, or not well aligned.

If you think the cert process is a joke, you should see some of the stuff that fails.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 16, 2013, 07:31:59 PM
Quote from: sifty on March 16, 2013, 07:25:05 PM
This is the point right here of pretty much the whole certification process, to make sure it's done by a professional, or some one whose work is of an acceptable standard.  I could cut, widen and weld your wheels. They might look visually ok, but I wouldn't drive on them because I know nothing about welding. 


Yeah I guess that's true.
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 16, 2013, 07:59:49 PM
Quote from: sifty on March 16, 2013, 07:25:05 PM
This is the point right here of pretty much the whole certification process, to make sure it's done by a professional, or some one whose work is of an acceptable standard.  I could cut, widen and weld your wheels. They might look visually ok, but I wouldn't drive on them because I know nothing about welding. 

Breaking is only one issue, the other is if they're out of balance, or not well aligned.

If you think the cert process is a joke, you should see some of the stuff that fails.

Welds can be completly damny doo.. there could be surface contamination.. that has caused impurites or bubbles in the welds.. there fore weak spots.. or a lack of weld penetration... but that said.. i dont think a car should require a lvv cert if widened steelies have been installed.. if done by professionals the wheels themselves should be certed.. if you car is is issued an lvv with a wheel conditon attatched.. you are in theory only allowed to run the exact wheels that were fitted when the car was certed....

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Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on March 16, 2013, 08:17:19 PM
Quote from: ranton on March 16, 2013, 07:59:49 PM
Welds can be completly damny doo.. there could be surface contamination.. that has caused impurites or bubbles in the welds.. there fore weak spots.. or a lack of weld penetration... but that said.. i dont think a car should require a lvv cert if widened steelies have been installed.. if done by professionals the wheels themselves should be certed.. if you car is is issued an lvv with a wheel conditon attatched.. you are in theory only allowed to run the exact wheels that were fitted when the car was certed....

Certing the wheels would be a great idea.  8)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 16, 2013, 08:19:59 PM
Quote from: sifty on March 16, 2013, 08:17:19 PM
Certing the wheels would be a great idea.  8)

That would make sense, as under the current rules if you sell the wheels, the new car needs a $500 cert for the exact same item that has already been paid  to be certified.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on March 18, 2013, 03:26:10 PM
That is exactly how I see it. Why get a cert for a set of widened Steel when you might change ur mind and go for some wheels 6 months down the track. Would this also mean that a set of split rims would need cert too? The bolts could be loose? Or bugger all sealer. This lvv stuff is a crock of bull. But I can understand how some of u can see the other side. It will be the minority of rip, crap, and bust guys ruining it all

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Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SZC on March 18, 2013, 05:52:15 PM
Quote from: sifty on March 16, 2013, 08:17:19 PM
Certing the wheels would be a great idea.  8)

Agreed. These are also my thoughts on vehicle registration. why should i pay road tax on three vehicles when i can only drive one at a time? How about driver registration, maybe linked to our licenses?
Title: Re: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 18, 2013, 05:54:20 PM
Quote from: SZC on March 18, 2013, 05:52:15 PM
Agreed. These are also my thoughts on vehicle registration. why should i pay road tax on three vehicles when i can only drive one at a time? How about driver registration, maybe linked to our licenses?
Precicely it should be on ur licence

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Title: Re: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on March 18, 2013, 06:49:09 PM
Quote from: ranton on March 18, 2013, 05:54:20 PM
Precicely it should be on ur licence

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If it was done on the licence rather than the vehicle the tax take would be reduced so they would then increase the rate per licence to make up the loss from that which would have collected from individual vehicles.
This would then penalise owners with only one or two vehicle as opposed to those with 'personal fleets' so there really is no fair way to do it.
I have always resented paying for several vehicles while only driving one at a time but then I also do more km on my bicycle than I do in cars anyway which makes it doubly bad for me
Title: Re: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on March 18, 2013, 10:22:48 PM
Quote from: ranton on March 18, 2013, 05:54:20 PM
Precicely it should be on ur licence

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There is a common problem with all these ideas, less moolah for the Govt.............will never happen.
Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 18, 2013, 11:27:54 PM
Quote from: brian on March 18, 2013, 06:49:09 PM
If it was done on the licence rather than the vehicle the tax take would be reduced so they would then increase the rate per licence to make up the loss from that which would have collected from individual vehicles.
This would then penalise owners with only one or two vehicle as opposed to those with 'personal fleets' so there really is no fair way to do it.
I have always resented paying for several vehicles while only driving one at a time but then I also do more km on my bicycle than I do in cars anyway which makes it doubly bad for me

Commercial/company use type vehicles should be required to pay rego per vehicle i still stand by thebfactvprivate road users should only cover the one..

But yeah you and verty are correct...

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nzbidzel on March 19, 2013, 04:49:39 PM
With the replacement engine in awaitin a new mount and coilpack decided to start work on the front arches givin me 25mm xtra clearance for the tyres.

this cut, insert made not shown and ready to weld
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 20, 2013, 11:46:43 AM
Just whacked some wheels I had lying around on to get the R wheels refurbed. Needs some low?!

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Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 20, 2013, 11:58:31 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on March 20, 2013, 11:46:43 AM
Just whacked some wheels I had lying around on to get the R wheels refurbed. Needs some low?!

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Would look awesome if you went chunkier tyres!!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 20, 2013, 12:02:08 PM
Quote from: ranton on March 20, 2013, 11:58:31 AM
Would look awesome if you went chunkier tyres!!

I agree. Do it!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on March 20, 2013, 12:27:19 PM
Just lying around. Jealous

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 20, 2013, 03:23:30 PM
Tried to start it so I could drive it but the battery went flat. Guess it's a bit jealous of the BMW. :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 20, 2013, 03:37:41 PM
Finally got around to painting the washer bottle cap. Also tidied up the vac pipework a bit.

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Would it be wrong to paint the manifold black? Just a thought.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on March 20, 2013, 03:49:54 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on March 20, 2013, 11:46:43 AM
Just whacked some wheels I had lying around on to get the R wheels refurbed. Needs some low?!

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Damn I'd love a set of those on my Vento, go for the touring car look  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nzbidzel on March 20, 2013, 07:59:00 PM
With my right foot i can now either touch the gas or my tyres.
didnt like the finishd weld up of the cut n shunt. So i cut out the entire wheel well section in the foot well area to enlarge properly
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 20, 2013, 10:33:02 PM
That looks awesome ash!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: haggis on March 21, 2013, 09:18:19 PM
Sold the RS4 and bought a Golf R for a change of scenery.  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 21, 2013, 09:46:11 PM
Had a first for me today, jumped in the a6 to go to work and she wouldn't fire, crank angle  sensor  had  failed. The  first time one of my cars has let me down

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on March 23, 2013, 02:10:50 PM
Won some cheap NOS mk2 speaker covers on ebay

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MMmmm brand new
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on March 23, 2013, 03:52:38 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on March 20, 2013, 03:37:41 PM
Would it be wrong to paint the manifold black? Just a thought.
I think it would match the rest of the engine bay better, you could also do the intercooler piping?
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: prg-gti on March 23, 2013, 09:23:04 PM
Fitted new (used) wheels and Tyres (Pirelli dragons) and replaced pressure control valve. Happy!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on March 23, 2013, 09:51:41 PM
Serviced fuel injectors, cleaned throttle body. Was running a little rough before, now purring like a kitten.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on March 24, 2013, 10:51:51 AM
Quote from: prg-gti on March 23, 2013, 09:23:04 PM
Fitted new (used) wheels and Tyres (Pirelli dragons) and replaced pressure control valve. Happy!

Sweet, any photos of the new shoes on the car? What wheels did you get?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on March 24, 2013, 11:10:31 AM
QuoteSold the RS4 and bought a Golf R for a change of scenery. 

Smart move  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 24, 2013, 05:32:35 PM
Started stripping the running gear from this s6 for my a6, will also fit the front gaurds, bumper, instrument cluster

Donor

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Recipient

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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 24, 2013, 05:43:31 PM
Wagon looks ace!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 24, 2013, 06:08:34 PM
Thanks, will look better with the suspension from the s6 as it sits about 20mm lower
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 25, 2013, 08:29:38 PM
Took the vr6 for a thrash, anyone who says they are not nose heavy is lying, need better brakes too, the last corner was a bit of a bum pincher >:D

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on March 25, 2013, 08:34:03 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on March 25, 2013, 08:29:38 PM
Took the vr6 for a thrash, anyone who says they are not nose heavy is lying, need better brakes too, the last corner was a bit of a bum pincher >:D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20130325_201327_zps057dac8c.jpg&hash=c630ea37073b4999f5de1953e952d03fa0c9ddfe)

Holy damnin crap!!!  :o You're a mad bastard. I'd love to see how you drive on the track.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on March 25, 2013, 08:44:35 PM
haha! awesome photo
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on March 25, 2013, 10:38:51 PM
that is bad ass!

i washed my car at wash world, - no pictures needed.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on March 26, 2013, 06:43:03 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on March 24, 2013, 05:32:35 PM
Started stripping the running gear from this s6 for my a6, will also fit the front gaurds, bumper, instrument cluster

Donor

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Recipient

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Wheels look great on the wagon, are they 18x8 45 offset?, what size tires you running?
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 26, 2013, 06:53:54 PM
Quote from: Andy_007 on March 26, 2013, 06:43:03 PM
Wheels look great on the wagon, are they 18x8 45 offset?, what size tires you running?

They are the 17x7.5 et45 with 225/45/17. The fat fives are 17x8 et35 with 255/40/17

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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ritmo on March 26, 2013, 11:16:40 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on March 25, 2013, 08:29:38 PM
Took the vr6 for a thrash, anyone who says they are not nose heavy is lying, need better brakes too, the last corner was a bit of a bum pincher >:D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20130325_201327_zps057dac8c.jpg&hash=c630ea37073b4999f5de1953e952d03fa0c9ddfe)

Wow and cool
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on March 26, 2013, 11:40:01 PM
The nice men at Euro Auto Services Ltd Henderson gave the mk5 a service this morning
Feels even better than it was since I got it back and blasted back to Kumeu
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on March 28, 2013, 02:11:28 PM
Put some new (used) shoes on.

Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 28, 2013, 03:40:09 PM
I think I just saw you cruise past! I was in the mk5 so probably didn't see me waving!

Looks good too btw
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on March 28, 2013, 04:23:09 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on March 28, 2013, 03:40:09 PM
I think I just saw you cruise past! I was in the mk5 so probably didn't see me waving!

Looks good too btw

Ha ha yea I probably had tyre pressures and balancing on my mind so wouldn't have been paying much attention. Also not use to seeing you in the Mk5.

Thanks man. Eventually I'll get the curbing cleaned up but other wise I'm pretty happy with my $300 trademe purchase.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 28, 2013, 05:36:12 PM
Got the suspension and brakes all swapped over. Fitted the fat fives, definitely need the s6 gaurds on the front, nice fit on the rears, tyres are 255/40/17

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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 29, 2013, 12:15:44 AM
I think the S4 rims look much better on that wagon! Good work though!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 29, 2013, 07:06:54 AM
They would if they were wider and lower offset, they need 10mm spacers atleast

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on March 30, 2013, 01:16:50 AM
Finally sold the MK4. It was a sad day indeed. New owner is a chick from Nelson, so hope she comes in here soon.

Took the Roc' R home last night. Damn! loving every bits of it!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on March 30, 2013, 08:45:21 AM
Nice Bryan! Plans for it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 30, 2013, 10:18:38 AM
Quote from: zyeffur on March 30, 2013, 01:16:50 AM
Finally sold the MK4. It was a sad day indeed. New owner is a chick from Nelson, so hope she comes in here soon.

Took the Roc' R home last night. Damn! loving every bits of it!

Awesome B! cant wait to see it!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on March 30, 2013, 11:31:26 AM
Thanks guys! I'm happy with how it drives at the moment so will get wheels and short springs first.

Thinking of Vossen 5-spoke. Ash, how low can the short spring go? Trying to see if the cheaper option will get me the my ideal height before committing to the KW DCC setup which costs 3.5k lol

Then of course exhaust, intake, chip then mayb fuel pump and injectors.

Haven't took any photos yet but this is the one http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=573255958 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=573255958)

Member "Gobby"'s old car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 30, 2013, 01:23:25 PM
Yesterdays effort. did 1001km

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 30, 2013, 04:04:17 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on March 30, 2013, 01:23:25 PM
Yesterdays effort. did 1001km

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Whats the plan for the coupe?
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 30, 2013, 04:48:01 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on March 30, 2013, 04:04:17 PM
Whats the plan for the coupe?

Cage and rallying, will be completely standard apart from a brake upgrade

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Worms on March 30, 2013, 08:55:26 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on March 30, 2013, 01:23:25 PM
Yesterdays effort. did 1001km

Would have only been 971 if it weren't for me! Mike said you'd dropped them off - CHEERS!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on March 30, 2013, 10:44:56 PM
a few minor tweeks over the weekend

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on March 30, 2013, 11:17:25 PM
Heaps cleaner!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on March 31, 2013, 11:12:10 AM
18 years of zipping around Hawkes Bay and the North Shore took a toll on the Polo's gear lever, resulting in this:
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the wife was happily changing gear with the stub end of the broken off shifter and the vinyl boot was getting manky, so, $25 for a box of leather off cuts and similar amount for a new MOMO knob, both from T-M, a little trial, a lot of error, some stitching to make Dr Frankenstein proud and voila!
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not perfect, but I now know how to do it better if this one falls apart, still a bog saving over the $300+ for getting an OEM one from Singapore

anyone want some leather offcuts?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on March 31, 2013, 11:25:02 AM
Went on a most epic drive. Decided to take my new wheels for a test run up north with the wife. Stayed the night in Paihia and then headed up to Cape Reinga. Neither of us had been all the way north so it was quite the adventure (and drive, who thought the long pointy bit at the top was SO long).

The GTI drove beautifully for all but one incident when just as we were coming back into Paihia, after the 5 hour return trip to the top, I went to pull out and pass a slow car and POP! Then nothing, nada, no throttle and the TC light came on. At first I thought maybe I'd poped a boost pipe off but when I tried to drive a bit n limp it was soon clear that it was worse than that and the car would hop if I tried to give it gas. Damn, must ne the throttle body motor.  :-[

Lucky for my I had my VAG COM in the glove box. A quick scann threw a P0563 code (low voltage at the engine end) I knew it wasn't the alternator as I had no light fade or anything. That confirms it then, throttle body.  :(

I cleared the fault codes and started her up again, she drove with no sign of the issue. Well despite the ease of which we found accommodation on Friday night there was no such luck either in Kerikeri or Paihia on Saturday.  So I made the decision, after a rest and dinner in Paihia to make the trip back home  that night. I felt great and had half a box of No-doze in the glove box so no worries on my end. Question was will the Golf make it.

Well home safe and sound after 9 hours total driving for the day. Had a very pleasant night drive back with not one hint that there was ever any issue  8). I wonder if anyone else has had this happen to them?

P.S. Sorry for the long winded story  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on April 01, 2013, 09:05:37 AM
Took it for a good long awaited drive early this morning. Still going strong. I love my mk2.

Just swapped the seat backs on the front seats so that the less used passenger one is now the driver's one and both adjusters are in the middle.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VW Imposter on April 04, 2013, 08:24:29 PM
Vento got registration, only registered VR6 powered Vento in Oz that I know of (maybe a few...).
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on April 05, 2013, 07:39:40 AM
broke it.  :o
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on April 05, 2013, 08:08:50 AM
The mk2? Oh no... :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on April 05, 2013, 08:48:40 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on April 05, 2013, 08:08:50 AM
The mk2? Oh no... :(

lol

i have a few so take your pick :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 05, 2013, 02:53:45 PM
Started pulling things apart.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8527%2F8619976059_025420f8a0_b.jpg&hash=2b00ce511121ccc494bfeb0f0827d43ff1047882)

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Stuff is missing. Loads more to come out, ran out of lunch break
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This is not ideal.
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And is this normal? Bottom intercooler pipe.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on April 05, 2013, 03:35:21 PM
I thought a catch can is suppose to stop this from happening??  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on April 05, 2013, 04:32:13 PM
Quote from: Fizz on April 05, 2013, 03:35:21 PM
I thought a catch can is suppose to stop this from happening??  :o

yeah if the catch can is plumbed in to the correct place...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on April 05, 2013, 07:59:54 PM
Quote from: Budalo on April 05, 2013, 04:32:13 PM
yeah if the catch can is plumbed in to the correct place...

Or if the turbo is leaking oil........
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on April 05, 2013, 08:04:17 PM
Yeah rob has plumbed it in correctly,
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: qta4 on April 05, 2013, 08:04:25 PM
Thats what i was going to say, its not breather oil, looks like its been sucked out of the turbo
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 05, 2013, 08:25:04 PM
Hang on, no I don't, I've swapped the pipes over at some point! Fail!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi151.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs130%2Fwesty1982%2FUntitled.png&hash=806536205351f28535d0bd7cfef71574439d8915)

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Ah well will fix it when I relocate it slightly.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on April 05, 2013, 09:36:17 PM
Doh!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on April 06, 2013, 01:03:50 PM
Throttle body all cleaned out. Pulled it off to do it properly. Not have a 1mm gap at top and bottom of the butterfly where the soot yse to be :o just need a realignment to get it sorted now. Also did the engine oil while I was at it. Nothing like a clean/ oiled engine to drive on. :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on April 06, 2013, 05:44:54 PM
Picked up some goodies for FATDUB mk5 8) 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on April 06, 2013, 07:01:01 PM
Nice guys :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on April 06, 2013, 07:03:03 PM
Pick up some goodies for my mk2 :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 06, 2013, 07:13:00 PM
Fitted vr6 beam and fuel tank, pump and lines to the mk2, tomorrow will do the front end and then the engine and box can be refitted
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on April 06, 2013, 08:13:15 PM
Built some wheels, wrong. FML.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 06, 2013, 08:16:26 PM
Quote from: coons on April 06, 2013, 08:13:15 PM
Built some wheels, wrong. FML.

What did you do wrong Sam?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: spooln on April 06, 2013, 08:18:30 PM
Mad die cracked 190k today. Such a sweet gear change, a pleasure to drive/ hoon  >:D.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on April 06, 2013, 08:28:21 PM
Realised i may need a new oil pan.....
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nordschleife on April 06, 2013, 09:04:55 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on April 06, 2013, 07:13:00 PM
Fitted vr6 beam and fuel tank, pump and lines to the mk2, tomorrow will do the front end and then the engine and box can be refitted

Is this on your Jetta?
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 06, 2013, 09:17:53 PM
Quote from: nordschleife on April 06, 2013, 09:04:55 PM
Is this on your Jetta?

Yep, hopefully have it running by next weekend
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 07, 2013, 06:33:02 AM
Getting there on removing stuff. I hope I know what I'm doing!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/894685_10151552161170901_1462988950_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 07, 2013, 08:01:17 PM
It runs
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on April 07, 2013, 08:14:55 PM
Fitted the new wheels to the mk5
Can't find the bloody camera so you'll all have to guess which wheels?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on April 07, 2013, 08:22:31 PM
Alphards?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on April 07, 2013, 09:06:27 PM
Nope
VAG OEM
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on April 07, 2013, 10:16:52 PM
The S3 rims?
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on April 07, 2013, 11:28:36 PM
Talledega 19"
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on April 07, 2013, 11:47:29 PM
S3 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on April 08, 2013, 08:15:57 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on April 06, 2013, 08:16:26 PM
What did you do wrong Sam?

Built in the wrong order.

Built them barrel > center > lip
Should be barrel > lip > center

Removing the seals is going to be a nightmare
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on April 08, 2013, 08:50:07 AM
Quote from: coons on April 08, 2013, 08:15:57 AM
Built in the wrong order.

Built them barrel > center > lip
Should be barrel > lip > center

Removing the seals is going to be a nightmare
I have the perfect drill bit if you need something to remove the silicone
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on April 08, 2013, 12:41:48 PM
Quote from: coons on April 08, 2013, 08:15:57 AM
Built in the wrong order.

Built them barrel > center > lip
Should be barrel > lip > center

Removing the seals is going to be a nightmare

Doh, I had a feeling that's what you might have done. Bugger! Can't wait to see them on Sam!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on April 08, 2013, 02:56:31 PM
got wheel alignments on both of them!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 08, 2013, 03:47:57 PM
This is going to look cool.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8125%2F8630621880_193f6d6a9d_b.jpg&hash=4a394df014d32bff12517ba35440843022900aaa)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: haggis on April 08, 2013, 07:19:32 PM
Scampi fries !
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 08, 2013, 08:27:48 PM
Quote from: haggis on April 08, 2013, 07:19:32 PM
Scampi fries !

Yep it was packing in a box of stuff sent from the UK :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on April 09, 2013, 10:08:03 AM
You can buy them in NZ too

;D

http://unionjacks.co.nz/collections/crisps-snacks/products/smiths-scampi-fries-dated-stock
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 09, 2013, 04:10:58 PM
I'm putting off trying to undo the turbo bolts :)

Will the intercooler pipes go past this? :D

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/893360_10151556422715901_386520527_o.jpg)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 10, 2013, 11:32:41 AM
Jetta made it out under its own power 8)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20130410_112831_zps3fad4a84.jpg&hash=f6011c756f5ed58ad4862a4d48e3a9d3b2e7c226)

Still a few little jobs left to do but nothing major
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on April 10, 2013, 11:36:11 AM
Really like those mk3 wheels on it bas!

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on April 10, 2013, 12:22:37 PM
handed the keys to my girlfriend to use now that I have a company car.

She's named it "Polly".
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 10, 2013, 04:39:05 PM
Got the downpipe off fairly easily!
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8251%2F8635845957_af7fa34a4f_b.jpg&hash=e1b367d40063e7bb41911cd9e999a8877344f192)

Good job I didn't want to re-use the gasket:
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Now struggling with a bolt to a bracket under the turbo. Seems to be welded in.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 11, 2013, 10:12:15 AM
These are kind of pointless bling as they're not really seen, but at least they won't crack if I ever want to remove them.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on April 11, 2013, 02:08:03 PM
looks sweet Rob! gonna look awesome :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 11, 2013, 02:13:44 PM
Finally got all the bolts out of the turbo this lunchtime before running out of time. So oil and coolant feeds to disconnect, then try to get it past the downpipe. Really don't want to take the manifold off to bring it upwards.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on April 11, 2013, 04:13:00 PM
So all of the parts have arrived now Rob?
Where did you get the injector cups? I haven't seen those before...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 11, 2013, 06:53:10 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on April 11, 2013, 04:13:00 PM
So all of the parts have arrived now Rob?
Where did you get the injector cups? I haven't seen those before...

https://www.verdictmotorsports.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VMS107

I have almost everything, just waiting on an ally joiner for the intake.
Oh and a new dipstick tube that I need to pick up because I broke mine.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on April 12, 2013, 08:44:38 AM
Did a wheel testfit  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 12, 2013, 04:08:39 PM
Got the turbo loose at last.
It's not coming out without the exhaust or the manifold coming off.
I suspect I would also need to remove the strut brace to bring it upwards, so exhaust it is.

It's not that long since I changed the oil. But it's pretty black!
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I'm starting to think I should have taken the engine out to do all this :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on April 12, 2013, 08:22:56 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on April 12, 2013, 04:08:39 PM
It's not that long since I changed the oil. But it's pretty black!
That's a tidy looking sump for a lowered car!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on April 12, 2013, 08:30:27 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on April 12, 2013, 04:08:39 PM
Got the turbo loose at last.
It's not coming out without the exhaust or the manifold coming off.
I suspect I would also need to remove the strut brace to bring it upwards, so exhaust it is.

It's not that long since I changed the oil. But it's pretty black!
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I'm starting to think I should have taken the engine out to do all this :D

Look like you need to put a litre of kero in before you drop the oil next time and run it hot for like 10 minutes..

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on April 13, 2013, 06:36:20 PM
Fitted some 17 inch Audi A5 Alloys
Before:
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After:
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on April 13, 2013, 06:38:45 PM
Nourished all the black bits
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on April 13, 2013, 06:42:16 PM
What do you feed the black bits ?

Armourall ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on April 13, 2013, 07:19:03 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on April 13, 2013, 06:42:16 PM
What do you feed the black bits ?

Armourall ?

Meguires tech protect
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 14, 2013, 12:10:50 PM
Finally got the damn thing out!

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Gulp..
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I know exactly where ths stuff goes. Honest.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on April 14, 2013, 02:38:22 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on April 14, 2013, 12:10:50 PM
Finally got the damn thing out!

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Teeny weeny turbo next to another teeny weeny turbo  ;D ;)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on April 14, 2013, 05:16:03 PM
Finally got round to making a heat shield for my boost pipe. Still need some heat reflective stuff for the underside to make the moat of it but better than all that manifold heat directly on the pipe.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 14, 2013, 05:47:32 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20130414_174515_zps53e9373e.jpg&hash=9110227f6b7a2b023c35be7d772719c10e7b88ff)

Now have a working tacho in the jetta
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on April 14, 2013, 06:43:07 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on April 14, 2013, 05:47:32 PM
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Now have a working tacho in the jetta

Nice.!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on April 14, 2013, 07:25:00 PM
Clay bar clay bar clay bar, that's a Sunday I'm not getting back!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 14, 2013, 07:59:50 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on April 14, 2013, 02:38:22 PM
Teeny weeny turbo next to another teeny weeny turbo  ;D ;)

I know I was surprised how small the K03S was. Never seen one out of the car before.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 15, 2013, 06:13:48 PM
Pulled the front off the jetta, started fitting the mk4 radiator. Have it sitting far enough back to fit the intercooler behing the grill
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on April 15, 2013, 06:25:58 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on April 14, 2013, 05:47:32 PM
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Now have a working tacho in the jetta

Just noticed the temperature gauge, what's going on there?
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 15, 2013, 06:49:37 PM
Quote from: M M on April 15, 2013, 06:25:58 PM
Just noticed the temperature gauge, what's going on there?

Its the mk4 sensor, I need to put in a resistor to make it read correctly
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 17, 2013, 11:26:47 AM
Finally wrestled that turbo into place. Not easy on your own!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 18, 2013, 09:32:36 PM
Slowly getting there!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on April 18, 2013, 10:08:33 PM
Filled up another spot in the car park. Only just fits though!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 18, 2013, 10:34:08 PM
Hows it going to fit after the lift kit?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on April 18, 2013, 10:39:31 PM
It aint! If the sunroofs are open it will hit the sprinklers in the garage  :o Just going to leave it like it is.

Pretty good to be able to see in traffic now though  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on April 19, 2013, 10:31:36 AM
Quote from: nacnud on April 18, 2013, 10:39:31 PM
Pretty good to be able to lord over the peasants now   ;D

Fixed.

:laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 25, 2013, 09:33:58 AM
Catch can refitted. Not where I planned but it wasn't going to work where I wanted it.
Happy with it here though.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 25, 2013, 01:41:32 PM
Fuel pump swapped. Easier than expected.

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Engine bay done for now.
Just need to upload the map and test!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Toro on April 25, 2013, 10:06:15 PM
^That looks awesome Rob
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nzbidzel on April 25, 2013, 11:00:21 PM
Took out the sunroof n put in some tinted perspex
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 26, 2013, 02:25:07 PM
It moves!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 26, 2013, 03:18:43 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v52_Cs5RQ-c&feature=youtube_gdata

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRNr45jgGyU&feature=youtube_gdata
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on April 26, 2013, 03:32:05 PM
sounds awesome Rob!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on April 27, 2013, 05:50:44 PM
Just about got the heads off, just need to loosen the cambelt tensioner and undo the headbolts. Such an easy engine to work on, only took just over 2.5 hours to get everything done.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on April 28, 2013, 09:29:20 PM
Sold one :/
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on April 28, 2013, 09:32:18 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on April 28, 2013, 09:29:20 PM
Sold one :/

Mk2 VR6 or Mk5 GTI?

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on April 30, 2013, 08:58:39 AM
Lowered  ;D
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Real reason, delivery van duties  ::)

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Car looks so grubby right now. :(


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on April 30, 2013, 09:35:30 AM
what suspension setup did you go with?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on April 30, 2013, 09:52:33 AM
Quote from: hagan on April 30, 2013, 09:35:30 AM
what suspension setup did you go with?

hehehe nah, those were some old shocks lying around ready to go to the tip.

car was full of moving boxes hence the low-ness.  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on April 30, 2013, 04:04:28 PM
missed it while driving a rental Ford Focus from Queenstwon to Dunedin, self centreing too strong in the steering, autobox too reluctant to change down so in and out of sport mode all the time

the GTI would have loved that road
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nordschleife on April 30, 2013, 07:10:10 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on April 18, 2013, 09:32:36 PM
Slowly getting there!

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I think I've missed something.  What turbo are you running now Rob?  What sort of power are you aiming for?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 30, 2013, 09:37:30 PM
Quote from: nordschleife on April 30, 2013, 07:10:10 PM
I think I've missed something.  What turbo are you running now Rob?  What sort of power are you aiming for?

K03S Hybrid (larger intake, RS6 turbo internals), bigger injectors, Seat Leon 4 BAR fuel pump, 3" TT MAF.
Still need to get the map sorted, it pulls hard in first but not so much above that, and is backfiring a lot on the overrun.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on April 30, 2013, 10:04:10 PM
Bought it.
Picking it up next weekend and driving home, Wellington to Christchurch  :D

2007 Golf GTI DSG

It's going to be a looooong wait until next weekend!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on May 02, 2013, 11:23:08 AM
Quote from: wsnownz on April 30, 2013, 10:04:10 PM
Bought it.
Picking it up next weekend and driving home, Wellington to Christchurch  :D

2007 Golf GTI DSG

It's going to be a looooong wait until next weekend!

Nice!! what colour and specs?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on May 02, 2013, 01:09:18 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on May 02, 2013, 11:23:08 AM
Nice!! what colour and specs?

Red. It has cloth seats and 17s so guessing the lowest spec? Fully standard and absolutely mint. 75,000 Ks. Can't wait to bring it home
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on May 02, 2013, 01:37:52 PM
Quote from: wsnownz on May 02, 2013, 01:09:18 PM
Red. It has cloth seats and 17s so guessing the lowest spec? Fully standard and absolutely mint. 75,000 Ks. Can't wait to bring it home

awesome, there's a meet being planned on the 11th of May in Wellington if you can make it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on May 02, 2013, 02:00:44 PM
Quote from: slowmo on May 02, 2013, 01:37:52 PM
awesome, there's a meet being planned on the 11th of May in Wellington if you can make it.
There is?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on May 02, 2013, 03:37:35 PM
Quote from: wsnownz on April 30, 2013, 10:04:10 PM
Bought it.
Picking it up next weekend and driving home, Wellington to Christchurch  :D

2007 Golf GTI DSG

It's going to be a looooong wait until next weekend!

Welcome to the Mk5 GTI club

:laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on May 02, 2013, 03:43:20 PM
Quote from: slowmo on May 02, 2013, 01:37:52 PM
awesome, there's a meet being planned on the 11th of May in Wellington if you can make it.
That would've been ideal, but I wasn't planning to hang around. I've given myself 20 minutes to get from the airport to the ferry. Cutting it fine!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on May 02, 2013, 11:16:16 PM
Yummy!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on May 03, 2013, 08:12:18 AM
oh dang!

specs?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 03, 2013, 08:20:10 AM
Ah so the Vossen Wheels were 4 u!  8)
Very nice man  :)
20x10.5?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on May 03, 2013, 09:29:04 AM
haha yea, too bad i got it in the wrong color. was supposed to be matte graphite but ordered it as matte black, so off to the paint shop it goes.

20x9 et20 front and 20x10.5 et30 rears.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 03, 2013, 09:51:10 AM
Quote from: zyeffur on May 03, 2013, 09:29:04 AM
haha yea, too bad i got it in the wrong color. was supposed to be matte graphite but ordered it as matte black, so off to the paint shop it goes.

20x9 et20 front and 20x10.5 et30 rears.

Matt white will look sick.. black wheels are played out.......


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on May 03, 2013, 09:55:04 AM
Quote from: Budalo on May 03, 2013, 09:51:10 AM
Matt white will look sick.. black wheels are played out.......

white on white? I've seen them before, not really too keen.

This is quite hideous to me. lol.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on May 03, 2013, 09:59:12 AM
Quote from: zyeffur on May 03, 2013, 09:55:04 AM
white on white? I've seen them before, not really too keen.

This is quite hideous to me. lol.

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because they're all out of proportion
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on May 03, 2013, 10:18:50 AM
Would look better if he didn't make the barrel stand out far more than the wheel itself. Wrong focus there.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 03, 2013, 06:35:26 PM
Went to speak to Shred about my mapping options. Came out with some quite large prices to think about.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nzbidzel on May 04, 2013, 09:54:49 PM
Last time i spoke with them they told me 4.5k for a xtreme + ful custom instal + tune
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on May 08, 2013, 01:37:03 PM
oooo yeah!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 08, 2013, 01:44:40 PM
Nice! More pics please!

I found this:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7314%2F8719488892_dc08a537ef_c.jpg&hash=28a32c1d2418bd79c01f26ad8427e1911322bfe9)

Which I think is the source of my poor running issues. I can hear air sucking in!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on May 08, 2013, 02:13:18 PM
today I chucked the front intercooler grill in the boot as it had popped off

how did it pop off you ask?  :D

was at BP filling up and went in to pay.  while I was paying the wife tapped me on the shoulder and handed me the grill.

turns out another customer had driven her transit van and taken a corner a bit tightly.  scraping the front bumper and deforming it to the point where it bent the grill, broke the cable ties and popped it out.

i went to speak to her and she was really good about it (didn't even know it had happened).  the floor court attendent had the forms out already as it turns out there were 3 transits in a group transporting kids around and one of them had already crashed into a rubbish bin a few minutes prior to this.

looking at the car, no real damage done.  small rub on the bumper.  the thing looks like it's sitting where it should be.  i've asked Audi if they can check it just in case the air bag sensors or other stuff have taken a beating.

:D
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nordschleife on May 08, 2013, 07:33:27 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on May 08, 2013, 01:44:40 PM
Nice! More pics please!

I found this:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7314%2F8719488892_dc08a537ef_c.jpg&hash=28a32c1d2418bd79c01f26ad8427e1911322bfe9)

Which I think is the source of my poor running issues. I can hear air sucking in!!

The o-ring on it doesn't look flash.  What is it?
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nordschleife on May 08, 2013, 07:36:20 PM
Quote from: weta.worker on May 08, 2013, 02:13:18 PM
today I chucked the front intercooler grill in the boot as it had popped off

how did it pop off you ask?  :D

was at BP filling up and went in to pay.  while I was paying the wife tapped me on the shoulder and handed me the grill.

turns out another customer had driven her transit van and taken a corner a bit tightly.  scraping the front bumper and deforming it to the point where it bent the grill, broke the cable ties and popped it out.

i went to speak to her and she was really good about it (didn't even know it had happened).  the floor court attendent had the forms out already as it turns out there were 3 transits in a group transporting kids around and one of them had already crashed into a rubbish bin a few minutes prior to this.

looking at the car, no real damage done.  small rub on the bumper.  the thing looks like it's sitting where it should be.  i've asked Audi if they can check it just in case the air bag sensors or other stuff have taken a beating.

:D

Seriously annoying!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 08, 2013, 07:41:53 PM
Quote from: nordschleife on May 08, 2013, 07:33:27 PM
The o-ring on it doesn't look flash.  What is it?

It's the intake air temp sensor on the manifold.
New O-ring is $1 ex Singapore, new sensor $50, available tomorrow. So I ordered the sensor and two O-rings as I'm getting sick of a poorly running car. And at least then I'll have a spare :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 10, 2013, 05:11:01 PM
Replaced sensor. Car ran worse. I had a spare intake manifold gasket so I thought I might as well give it a go. I think that was the main issue. Car things much better now. Need to take it for a run.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on May 10, 2013, 07:14:18 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F25.media.tumblr.com%2F312679646f2df9f99fc8fd048c17c789%2Ftumblr_mmkmc1Zq0d1rpu9oco1_1280.jpg&hash=78f4f01248c745395593b49be12f80a3606252bc)

put on roof cage #becauseracecar
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on May 10, 2013, 07:25:11 PM
needs hella spots on there too.
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on May 10, 2013, 07:25:31 PM
Quote from: hagan on May 10, 2013, 07:14:18 PM
#becauseracecar

What do you mean by that?
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on May 10, 2013, 07:27:19 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on May 10, 2013, 07:25:31 PM
What do you mean by that?
http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/because-race-car
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on May 11, 2013, 07:15:30 PM
Did the ole heater core change. Only took 2 and a half hours. What a difference.  But now im running hot and fan not kicking in:( two steps foward 1 back

Sent from my GT-I9300T using Tapatalk 2

Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 11, 2013, 08:26:46 PM
Quote from: hagan on May 10, 2013, 07:14:18 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F25.media.tumblr.com%2F312679646f2df9f99fc8fd048c17c789%2Ftumblr_mmkmc1Zq0d1rpu9oco1_1280.jpg&hash=78f4f01248c745395593b49be12f80a3606252bc)

put on roof cage #becauseracecar

#becausenanacar
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on May 12, 2013, 02:04:25 AM
Went for night shooting for the first time. Still getting the hang of settings, etc.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi215.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fcc108%2Fruffeyz%2FR1_zps14423753.jpg&hash=40b8979eabc64a6a35bde2b4d90222a4528d2d6b)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi215.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fcc108%2Fruffeyz%2FR2_zpse83c3afc.jpg&hash=887d983bf92650455c79c6f0f29edbf803b29865)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi215.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fcc108%2Fruffeyz%2FR3_zps21d39e6f.jpg&hash=e2981ece6d059a6c89d68bf6efc21d55b3e0b266)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on May 12, 2013, 04:10:51 PM
 ;D

http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/because-race-car
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nzbidzel on May 12, 2013, 04:18:01 PM
Loads of bog 4kg on 1 guard. Ive now finalised my wide body for the rear guards 235 40 17x9s 18offset on a vr6 mk3

ful on weekend. Jus some touch up before takin the mold and cuting it all out. Wil post pic in nxt day or 2 once i get it silky smooth
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on May 12, 2013, 04:45:22 PM
Drover her home and gave her a wash :)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg703%2F9845%2Fmg2775.jpg&hash=aabd4f03fa0d6ae31bcc6d1c2b6a82078704aaf2)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on May 13, 2013, 11:17:18 AM
Took the signage off it in preparation for a very reluctant sale. Will put up a listing in the trade section, but if anyone is interested get at me.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on May 13, 2013, 11:26:55 AM
Quote from: The Truth on May 13, 2013, 11:17:18 AM
Took the signage off it in preparation for a very reluctant sale. Will put up a listing in the trade section, but if anyone is interested get at me.
Why?  :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on May 13, 2013, 11:38:42 AM
Need something bigger, and more convenient. Can't fit all my hockey gear in at the moment!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skilfil on May 13, 2013, 11:46:33 AM
Quote from: The Truth on May 13, 2013, 11:38:42 AM
Need something bigger, and more convenient. Can't fit all my hockey gear in at the moment!

Are you a goalkeeper? Thought a Mk4 would be plenty of room for hockey gear, my partner makes her Starlet work.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on May 13, 2013, 11:48:39 AM
Yep, goal keeper. Not field either, the proper one, on ice! Usually car pool and when its my turn 2 sets of gear is a stretch.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on May 13, 2013, 12:04:14 PM
Quote from: The Truth on May 13, 2013, 11:48:39 AM
Yep, goal keeper. Not field either, the proper one, on ice! Usually car pool and when its my turn 2 sets of gear is a stretch.

What's in mind on the next car?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on May 13, 2013, 12:04:41 PM
B5 S4 Avant Time?
Ice Hockey is rad, how did you get into that?!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on May 13, 2013, 12:20:31 PM
Was one of those stupid looking roller bladers for years, then started playing inline hockey, then after one season on the ice I realised inline was for suckers!

Not too keen on the B5 S4, quite like the idea of the B6 S4 wagon though. Will have to see how much I get for the golf, and if I can continue to get gas covered by work if I go the V8 route  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on May 13, 2013, 12:35:38 PM
Quote from: The Truth on May 13, 2013, 12:20:31 PM
Was one of those stupid looking roller bladers for years, then started playing inline hockey, then after one season on the ice I realised inline was for suckers!

Not too keen on the B5 S4, quite like the idea of the B6 S4 wagon though. Will have to see how much I get for the golf, and if I can continue to get gas covered by work if I go the V8 route  :P

B7 S4 Avant and you'll shine bright like a diamond! :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on May 13, 2013, 12:41:28 PM
B7 S4 and I'll have to sell off a few diamonds to get it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on May 13, 2013, 12:46:47 PM
Quote from: The Truth on May 13, 2013, 12:41:28 PM
B7 S4 and I'll have to sell off a few diamonds to get it.

hahah! A4 would do too, love the body shape of the B7.

Check that ouuuutt!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.audizine.com%2Fimages%2Ffeatured%2F12_azer_story_image_1.jpg&hash=be474670f5806f7c213e31e76304eac53a089223)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-PN9pAUXKnHc%2FUABSVVtoLAI%2FAAAAAAAAB0s%2F2pveTwYNEdA%2Fs1600%2Fnastyb6avant.jpg&hash=ace41f5cc7cd0391bd55fd3383e8a6b76d5e749e)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on May 13, 2013, 12:54:28 PM
True, but by the time I've bought and B7 A4 and put and S4/RS4 kit on it like those I might as well have bought the real deal from the start!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on May 13, 2013, 01:01:11 PM
Quote from: The Truth on May 13, 2013, 12:54:28 PM
True, but by the time I've bought and B7 A4 and put and S4/RS4 kit on it like those I might as well have bought the real deal from the start!

Car modifying is always a work in progress, mate! That's the fun part about it.

But you're looking at half the price and half the maintenance comparing an A4 to an S4 Avant.

Of course depending if you're going down the performance route or not.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: era101 on May 17, 2013, 04:52:24 PM
Changed my spark plugs and installed a 034 catch can and got rid of vacuum lines, also thought id take a picture while we were at it (https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fiforce.co.nz%2Fi%2Fkzlmhbwv.wjo.jpg&hash=4a257e1cf8ff4f3f004779400b67dc53a338685d)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on May 17, 2013, 05:20:11 PM
^^^Awesome!

Put some other tyres on my rear wheels.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/977054_10152818389900338_114344443_o.jpg)

Bugging out thinking my waffle and centres are different colours!?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on May 17, 2013, 05:23:20 PM
Quote from: era101 on May 17, 2013, 04:52:24 PM
Changed my spark plugs and installed a 034 catch can and got rid of vacuum lines, also thought id take a picture while we were at it
Can you post a pic of your catch can setup?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 17, 2013, 06:11:57 PM
Dayne is that ballin's mk4?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: gti2ov on May 17, 2013, 08:54:28 PM
Quote from: Fizz on May 17, 2013, 06:11:57 PM
Dayne is that ballin's mk4?

was 'ballin's mk4 , now mine
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on May 17, 2013, 09:06:33 PM
Looks good, are they X5 wheels?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: era101 on May 17, 2013, 10:23:14 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on May 17, 2013, 09:06:33 PM
Looks good, are they X5 wheels?

Yup X5 wheels, think they suit it well  :D
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fiforce.co.nz%2Fi%2Fj5ov2zvs.llr.jpg&hash=56d7fad8b146832b0727e457745e841b01ae4732)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on May 18, 2013, 12:55:27 AM
definetly suit it
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: era101 on May 18, 2013, 09:22:24 AM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on May 17, 2013, 05:23:20 PM
Can you post a pic of your catch can setup?
You can't see anything of the setup in a photo, as I'm hiding all my lines but have mounted it against the firewall next to the expansion tank, have a 034 block adaptor and 3/5" hose running off that too the catch can, breather on top of catch can, and have a oil return adaptor to recirculate any oil that goes in to the catch can, thats on my oil return on my block from the turbo.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GottaMkII on May 18, 2013, 03:46:32 PM
Quote from: nacnud on May 17, 2013, 05:20:11 PM

Put some other tyres on my rear wheels.

Bugging out thinking my waffle and centres are different colours!?

What size were you running before Duncan?
I wouldn't worry about the waffle plates It'll just be the direction they're painted, you probably won't even see it outside in daylight
Still can't wait to see them fitted!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 18, 2013, 04:30:46 PM
Mine let me down today... It dropped its accessory belt leaving me stranded on the motorway... Awesome huh!?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 18, 2013, 11:30:02 PM
Quote from: Budalo on May 18, 2013, 04:30:46 PM
Mine let me down today... It dropped its accessory belt leaving me stranded on the motorway... Awesome huh!?
What?  :o
Was this on ur way home?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 21, 2013, 10:27:50 AM
New VW Grille Badge Arrived, car is now complete :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: macca1 on May 22, 2013, 10:00:25 PM
Completely clayed and waxed the R32 to my frustration it rains for 5 mins when I finish >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 23, 2013, 08:14:37 AM
Quote from: macca1 on May 22, 2013, 10:00:25 PM
Completely clayed and waxed the R32 to my frustration it rains for 5 mins when I finish >:(

At least you could have watched the water bead nicely :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on May 23, 2013, 08:51:01 AM
Gave it a birthday present  :o

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdistilleryimage9.ak.instagram.com%2F963be17ebc7d11e29f1422000a1fbc0e_7.jpg&hash=541fbf9b1d65426bf467af660fae4accdc93046c)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 23, 2013, 08:56:50 AM
Quote from: slowmo on May 23, 2013, 08:51:01 AM
Gave it a birthday present  :o

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdistilleryimage9.ak.instagram.com%2F963be17ebc7d11e29f1422000a1fbc0e_7.jpg&hash=541fbf9b1d65426bf467af660fae4accdc93046c)

did you buy a run down mk2?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 23, 2013, 09:03:52 AM
Cambelt?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on May 23, 2013, 09:09:43 AM
hahaha i wish it were for a set of new wheels. but for the first year it will be function > form  :laugh:

it was for a cambelt and waterpump replacement and DSG service.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on May 23, 2013, 09:18:31 AM
Got my clearcoat fixed finally :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 23, 2013, 09:19:38 AM
Paid for my LSD - at last it's on its way! :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 23, 2013, 09:25:00 AM
Quote from: slowmo on May 23, 2013, 09:09:43 AM
hahaha i wish it were for a set of new wheels. but for the first year it will be function > form  :laugh:

it was for a cambelt and waterpump replacement and DSG service.

haha nice, feel any better after DSG service?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 23, 2013, 09:25:37 AM
Quote from: YOLOSWAG on May 23, 2013, 09:18:31 AM
Got my clearcoat fixed finally :)

Awesome! that was fast!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on May 23, 2013, 09:36:57 AM
Quote from: Fizz on May 23, 2013, 09:25:00 AM
haha nice, feel any better after DSG service?

haha, oddly enough, no.  :laugh:

just preventative maintenance to make sure I have a long and happy ownership
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on May 23, 2013, 09:43:43 AM
Quote from: Fizz on May 23, 2013, 09:25:37 AM
Awesome! that was fast!
Went somewhere else. Got it for $200  >:D
Mint job too
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 23, 2013, 09:58:33 AM
Quote from: YOLOSWAG on May 23, 2013, 09:43:43 AM
Went somewhere else. Got it for $200  >:D
Mint job too

Should have got the bonnet and bumper redone too for that price  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on May 23, 2013, 04:37:58 PM
Pushed the Poosat outside  :P >:D
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on May 23, 2013, 05:07:40 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on May 23, 2013, 04:37:58 PM
Pushed the Poosat outside  :P >:D

Look at all those parts you are wasting, someone might want them ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: spooln on May 24, 2013, 03:47:16 PM
Passat upgrade to R36 steering wheel, grinning all the way back to work.  R36 all leather interior on the way soon. Simply awesome thanks Vert  :)

Pretty sure all the good stuff is well gone. Verts great at recycling  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nordschleife on May 24, 2013, 03:50:26 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on May 23, 2013, 09:19:38 AM
Paid for my LSD - at last it's on its way! :D

What type did you get Rob?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 24, 2013, 03:59:34 PM
Quote from: nordschleife on May 24, 2013, 03:50:26 PM
What type did you get Rob?

Wavetrac.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nordschleife on May 24, 2013, 06:18:12 PM
Interesting.  Never heard of them.  How does the cost compare to a Quaife?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: fuzion on May 24, 2013, 06:28:08 PM
tried fitting BBS Super RS 19x9 ET42 to the S3

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg823%2F1750%2Fbbsrs.jpg&hash=9a3151e1ca22cf4655975ea02d5e02ac226b831d)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg109%2F5263%2Fbbsrs2.jpg&hash=0172a793ca1157b6017837d29b78bcdb73b6cfd8)

It cleared the BBK, just bit to far out of the guards unfortunately :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on May 24, 2013, 06:31:44 PM
Got a wheel alignment

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-eKjH-gU00Nk/UZ8F5AtHCvI/AAAAAAAAAts/t3kPZlLMdTQ/w1406-h939-no/P1190201+copy.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 24, 2013, 06:34:33 PM
Quote from: nordschleife on May 24, 2013, 06:18:12 PM
Interesting.  Never heard of them.  How does the cost compare to a Quaife?

http://www.autotech.com/category/wavetrac-differentials.html

http://www.autotech.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=stock&Product_Code=10-309-181WK&wavetrac=1

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: spooln on May 24, 2013, 08:54:31 PM
Quote from: nacnud on May 24, 2013, 06:31:44 PM
Got a wheel alignment

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-eKjH-gU00Nk/UZ8F5AtHCvI/AAAAAAAAAts/t3kPZlLMdTQ/w1406-h939-no/P1190201+copy.jpg)
Very nice, is that nastys old car?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: spooln on May 24, 2013, 08:59:19 PM
Fusion, never seen 19s before wow!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on May 24, 2013, 09:56:09 PM
Quote from: spooln on May 24, 2013, 08:54:31 PM
Very nice, is that nastys old car?

Nope different one. Very similar spec though
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 25, 2013, 05:11:35 PM
Did the headlight loom upgrade on my mk2. Looking forward to going for a test drive to see improvements.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aimee:) on May 26, 2013, 06:05:50 PM
Gave the Golf a wash and wax then took her for a couple of photo's.
Unfortunate about the factory wheels and dirty wheel from mud puddle :(
http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/w599/_1Aimee1_/DSC01235_zps2e7b6a64.jpg[/img][/URL]
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1331.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw599%2F_1Aimee1_%2FDSC01231_zps44024104.jpg&hash=7ff3f1293b655af264fae3ac76e35e63d07bff84) (http://s1331.photobucket.com/user/_1Aimee1_/media/DSC01231_zps44024104.jpg.html)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1331.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw599%2F_1Aimee1_%2FDSC01230_zpsee0ab336.jpg&hash=676cea33790f69f54bfbc5a878abda10fefaf53e) (http://s1331.photobucket.com/user/_1Aimee1_/media/DSC01230_zpsee0ab336.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 26, 2013, 08:23:05 PM
Looking good aimee :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nordschleife on May 26, 2013, 09:16:53 PM
Had a trial run trying to fit some 4 pot calipers to the MK1 today.  Looks like it going to be a hard road finding wheels that will clear them.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on May 28, 2013, 04:49:10 PM
New tires on mine.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on May 28, 2013, 05:41:54 PM
Got around to doing a dsg service and regular service, wow what a difference it has made to the performance!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on May 28, 2013, 06:44:46 PM
enjoyed the fresh coat of rainX from last night,

became some what annoyed at the lack of air con heater performance
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aimee:) on May 28, 2013, 08:18:46 PM
Put a new outer CV in, inner CV will be on its way tomorrow and new wheels should arrive on Thursday! Yay about time!!  ;D 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on May 28, 2013, 08:53:13 PM
Quote from: Aimee:) on May 28, 2013, 08:18:46 PM
Put a new outer CV in, inner CV will be on its way tomorrow and new wheels should arrive on Thursday! Yay about time!!  ;D
What wheels?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aimee:) on May 28, 2013, 09:15:00 PM
Quote from: YOLOSWAG on May 28, 2013, 08:53:13 PM
What wheels?
XXR527
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on May 28, 2013, 09:20:46 PM
Quote from: Aimee:) on May 28, 2013, 09:15:00 PM
XXR527
Awesome
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on June 01, 2013, 07:25:29 PM
picked up wheels from the coaters yesterday

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fscaled%2Flanding%2F692%2Fimageatw.jpg&hash=a2e966c32ceb4b3dea5a298ea83137ec7ac6d114)

pretty happy with the result.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fscaled%2Flanding%2F405%2Fimageqia.jpg&hash=d16f60058f88c651924c52ca9f5c9f28fb1cf0e0)

and thats side ways for some reason, cheers imageshack!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 01, 2013, 07:33:50 PM
Gave it a quick wash ready for the meet tomorrow.
Installed 225TT injectors and new Shark map. Fingers crossed there..
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nordschleife on June 01, 2013, 10:31:03 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on June 01, 2013, 07:33:50 PM
Gave it a quick wash ready for the meet tomorrow.
Installed 225TT injectors and new Shark map. Fingers crossed there..

Interested to see how you get on.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 01, 2013, 10:33:41 PM
Looking good hagan, keen to see it in the flesh. When u fitting?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 02, 2013, 09:30:22 AM
After a couple of years (yes bad me) I fired up my Mk1 GTi. Fifth turn of the key and he burst into life. No noisy tappets, just the lovely throbbing idle from the 288 cam.
Now to get a WOF and sort whatever the clutch/gearbox issue is.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ritmo on June 02, 2013, 09:31:36 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on June 02, 2013, 09:30:22 AM
After a couple of years (yes bad me) I fired up my Mk1 GTi. Fifth turn of the key and he burst into life. No noisy tappets, just the lovely throbbing idle from the 288 cam.
Now to get a WOF and sort whatever the clutch/gearbox issue is.

Nice
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on June 02, 2013, 10:44:05 AM
Quote from: Fizz on June 01, 2013, 10:33:41 PM
Looking good hagan, keen to see it in the flesh. When u fitting?
monday week
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on June 02, 2013, 02:58:42 PM
pretty mundane compared to what the rest of you get up to, but I put new inner front wheelarches and front valence on

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F0svAiAz.jpg&hash=5d6eab82c5c365c65e450f55763e2d22ba77d825)

old ones pretty busted up, left hand inner broke in wto, right hand had a hole worn in it by the tyre and the valence was split and all grunched up

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FWqOP3cR.jpg&hash=9be0274017145e90302613ffa17e4c3e7dd41f67)

something for MK4 owners (possibly all) to watch for was that there was an accululation of wet silty crap behind each of the liners at the front of the side sill, potential rust trap, cleaned that out!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F2Gj5H77.jpg&hash=115dc600d94b1e3f9b46f991df0a74f0b25ce4dc)

and yes, I did have an axle stand tucked away underneath, I didn't rely on just the jack
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 03, 2013, 06:08:30 PM
Found this in a bag of Mk1 parts in Dads garage:

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 03, 2013, 06:22:33 PM

Here is a mockup of my Brothers 4 pot set up. Discs will be 280mm. Its a matter of finding a 15 inch rim that has the right clearance.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on June 03, 2013, 09:30:27 PM
Repainted my 16v's metering head.

Replaced all the crush washers in the fueling system

And refurbished/rezinc-ed the ends of the braided fuel lines

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2FIMG_20130603_193149_zps04c27fda.jpg&hash=b5d3dcf94bd9df9245a9132783cf58034918e95a)

Pix4clix char
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on June 03, 2013, 10:25:52 PM
Drove it through mud, snow, and flooding. Gotta love winter. She's in urgent need of a clean!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 04, 2013, 12:01:58 PM
Bwahahaha!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on June 04, 2013, 12:22:02 PM
nice!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on June 04, 2013, 12:23:56 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on June 03, 2013, 06:22:33 PM
Here is a mockup of my Brothers 4 pot set up. Discs will be 280mm. Its a matter of finding a 15 inch rim that has the right clearance.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F7497dcadc1be7457bea079b03effe7a3_zps2395dde8.jpg&hash=4428a69fcecb5cff59a98e7089ecc41662d0d753)

Im running 288's on my MK2 with 15 inch wheels.

fits snugly

i have to run wheel weghts on the outside lip of the rim other wise they get coillected by the calipers.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 04, 2013, 01:52:31 PM
Quote from: Budalo on June 04, 2013, 12:23:56 PM
Im running 288's on my MK2 with 15 inch wheels.

fits snugly

i have to run wheel weghts on the outside lip of the rim other wise they get coillected by the calipers.

What calipers and wheels are you running?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on June 04, 2013, 02:07:32 PM
He has oem calipers
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on June 04, 2013, 02:15:18 PM

Quote from: RS ZWEI on June 04, 2013, 01:52:31 PM
What calipers and wheels are you running?

Mk4 GTIcalipers with corrado storm wheels...


I was going to put my four pots on but haven't bothered at this stage...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on June 04, 2013, 06:16:26 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on June 04, 2013, 12:01:58 PM
Bwahahaha!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.staticflickr.com%2F2874%2F8942124395_1c0dbb312b_b.jpg&hash=694d34ddf532ba947188fbd7b7679756c04944e7)

Did you get ring gear bolts? ARP make a nice set.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 04, 2013, 06:19:18 PM
The bolts that come with it are all that's needed apparently as mine has the 1mm smaller ring gear.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on June 06, 2013, 05:20:24 PM
Cleaned it for the 1st time in over a year  >:D
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iFPMwXYsazs/UbAbjgEzgRI/AAAAAAAAAVg/on87ONOivRs/s640/P1010379.JPG)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: thomas.dq on June 06, 2013, 05:54:35 PM

Quote from: 80 Vert on June 06, 2013, 05:20:24 PM
Cleaned it for the 1st time in over a year  >:D
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iFPMwXYsazs/UbAbjgEzgRI/AAAAAAAAAVg/on87ONOivRs/s640/P1010379.JPG)

Looking good!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ritmo on June 06, 2013, 06:22:02 PM
Found non vag a place in garage in Chch
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on June 07, 2013, 04:46:29 PM
just got the car back from Audi with the fitted fog lights

yaye for the OEM look!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi603.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt111%2Fwetaworker%2FAudi%25202001%2520RS4%2520Blue%2520-%2520Post%2520Purchase%2FIMG_4397_zps9cdc931e.jpg&hash=a272deaf81196768c7a7c16344ee53dbe2a023f4) (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/wetaworker/media/Audi%202001%20RS4%20Blue%20-%20Post%20Purchase/IMG_4397_zps9cdc931e.jpg.html)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi603.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt111%2Fwetaworker%2FAudi%25202001%2520RS4%2520Blue%2520-%2520Post%2520Purchase%2FIMG_4398_zps1410e136.jpg&hash=80935606feaee35628f1d209255631f4e2723f58) (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/wetaworker/media/Audi%202001%20RS4%20Blue%20-%20Post%20Purchase/IMG_4398_zps1410e136.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on June 07, 2013, 04:53:48 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on June 06, 2013, 05:20:24 PM
Cleaned it for the 1st time in over a year  >:D
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iFPMwXYsazs/UbAbjgEzgRI/AAAAAAAAAVg/on87ONOivRs/s640/P1010379.JPG)

I'd very much love to see this thing in person!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on June 07, 2013, 05:04:35 PM
Quote from: zyeffur on June 07, 2013, 04:53:48 PM
I'd very much love to see this thing in person!

Feel free to come over  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on June 07, 2013, 05:14:52 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on June 07, 2013, 05:04:35 PM
Feel free to come over  ;)

Will definitely, definitely do that! Are you going to bring this sexy thing to the meet this Sunday?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on June 07, 2013, 07:52:45 PM
Got rear ended by a motorcyclist who then sped off  >:(

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It's a bit dark right now to check, but it looks like rubber from his front tyre has rubbed off against the plastic. Hopefully it hasn't scratched the plastic through. Best suggestions to remove?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on June 07, 2013, 08:04:53 PM
Quote from: zyeffur on June 07, 2013, 05:14:52 PM
Will definitely, definitely do that! Are you going to bring this sexy thing to the meet this Sunday?

Can't make it this Sunday unfortunately
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 07, 2013, 09:34:17 PM
Quote from: slowmo on June 07, 2013, 07:52:45 PM
Got rear ended by a motorcyclist who then sped off  >:(

It's a bit dark right now to check, but it looks like rubber from his front tyre has rubbed off against the plastic. Hopefully it hasn't scratched the plastic through. Best suggestions to remove?

Clean it with soap and water first and see if its scuffed if it is, use a fine water sandpaper to smooth and then use bumper black or linseed oil on the lower half of the bumper
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aimee:) on June 09, 2013, 04:39:36 PM
The Golf got a bit of a tidy up this weekend. Stereo wires re done, new rear speakers, re wired the rear tweeters, hard wire kit for the radar and a new dip stick tube to replace the brittle cracked old one anddd the new wheels that were fitted last weekend :)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1331.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw599%2F_1Aimee1_%2FNewWheels_zps4ac9c7d9.jpg&hash=86adbf9fe71bed749035127b25c8675337a42bd8) (http://s1331.photobucket.com/user/_1Aimee1_/media/NewWheels_zps4ac9c7d9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on June 09, 2013, 04:44:07 PM
Looks good!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 09, 2013, 05:48:47 PM
Very nice, wheels look great
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on June 09, 2013, 09:08:11 PM
I had an ABS problem reoccur, turned out to be my speed sensor ring had slipped off my hub so I pulled that off and fixed it. While I had the wheel off I played around with some wheels while I had my hands on Phil's offset buddy, damn what a cool tool!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F06%2F09%2F8y3ajane.jpg&hash=3c69676f10b00efad397efff52e7ae053b5d9050)

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Also figured out what the strange noises from my RR were, the wheel is hitting the strut!? Super odd that its just on that side, I knew it was only millimeters but clearly not on this side it only hits when I'm turning left. I'm thinking of just taking a mil off the back lip of the wheel might be easiest..

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F06%2F09%2Fy5a2ydut.jpg&hash=ab400431d71b2e37765d66f3168ea342f4409623)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on June 10, 2013, 10:42:32 AM
Quote from: Fizz on June 07, 2013, 09:34:17 PM
Clean it with soap and water first and see if its scuffed if it is, use a fine water sandpaper to smooth and then use bumper black or linseed oil on the lower half of the bumper

Thanks for the advice Fizz, i've pretty much removed most of the rubber residue but will get some wet sandpaper to remove the residue.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 10, 2013, 08:54:36 PM
Quote from: slowmo on June 10, 2013, 10:42:32 AM
Thanks for the advice Fizz, i've pretty much removed most of the rubber residue but will get some wet sandpaper to remove the residue.

No problem :)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on June 11, 2013, 10:55:14 AM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 11, 2013, 07:28:00 PM
Left it in the multi-storey car park at work unlocked with the driver's window down. Doh!
No harm done though.

Good job as I only fitted my new head unit 2 days ago!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on June 12, 2013, 11:13:42 AM
Put the A6 wheels on yesterday

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg708.imageshack.us%2Fimg708%2F6029%2Fphotowhh.jpg&hash=3b9a817927082fb9f121c32858ef801e94970675)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JPK on June 12, 2013, 11:21:53 AM
That is looking really sharp Hagan. You should colour code the front bumper extension and rear bumper and it will look a fair bit lower  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on June 12, 2013, 11:31:54 AM
or i was thinking, textured gti skirts and textured votex front lip.... or colour matched.

any one got any gti skirts?!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on June 12, 2013, 11:32:57 AM
the chunky spokes fit the mk5 well.  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 12, 2013, 02:05:30 PM
Popped to the garage at lunchtime to swap coolant temp sensor. I don't think it's the problem but it can't hurt. Going to swap O2 sensor later for the spare I have.
Went well, all sorted in 5 mins. Then I turned around to see this:

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(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7408%2F9020004593_083c93d999_b.jpg&hash=bcd5aabb7e0f395af4bb627f0b07d5c02780242b)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7352%2F9019994567_0b6672ea64_b.jpg&hash=483e4d9e51e4df2b4cba206369d6b648284c165b)

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Stupid dog!! :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on June 12, 2013, 02:13:52 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on June 12, 2013, 02:05:30 PM
Popped to the garage at lunchtime to swap coolant temp sensor. I don't think it's the problem but it can't hurt. Going to swap O2 sensor later for the spare I have.
Went well, all sorted in 5 mins. Then I turned around to see this:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.staticflickr.com%2F2856%2F9022226514_f66a67bdca_b.jpg&hash=7aaf53ae3b26f807bcc087802ba3c6989ffda21e)

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Stupid dog!! :D

I hope his sake rob he didnt ingest any :(

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 12, 2013, 02:17:01 PM
Hope not. There was some on her mo but none near her lips. I cut off most of the hair that had oil on and scrubbed the rest in a mix of warm water, washing up liquid and laundry detergent. Seems to have done the trick!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on June 12, 2013, 02:30:15 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on June 12, 2013, 02:17:01 PM
Hope not. There was some on her mo but none near her lips. I cut off most of the hair that had oil on and scrubbed the rest in a mix of warm water, washing up liquid and laundry detergent. Seems to have done the trick!

best to always put Waste oil and or Coolant in to a sealed container straight away... one of those things i guess !
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 12, 2013, 02:32:02 PM
Quote from: Budalo on June 12, 2013, 02:30:15 PM
best to always put Waste oil and or Coolant in to a sealed container straight away... one of those things i guess !

Yep it's my own fault. Must get a container to put it in. And get rid of the oil from the last two changes that is sitting in containers by the garage door.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: deedub on June 12, 2013, 02:46:16 PM
Ahh dogs ay! She looks like a sweet little dog.

I'm super paranoid about coolant. Normally they aren't at all interested in oil so it's not so bad. I wonder what made her decide to put her foot in it!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 12, 2013, 02:50:23 PM
Quote from: deedub on June 12, 2013, 02:46:16 PM
Ahh dogs ay! She looks like a sweet little dog.

I'm super paranoid about coolant. Normally they aren't at all interested in oil so it's not so bad. I wonder what made her decide to put her foot in it!

I'm surprised  the smell didn't put her off.
She's epileptic, and recently the seizures are causing her to go blind for short periods, and her eyesight is getting worse and worse.
She has limited depth perception now and keeps walking into things - tables, posts, other dogs, buildings!
It didn't occur to me she'd paddle in my old oil!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on June 12, 2013, 07:50:28 PM
Wouldn't start start this morning due to a completely clogged fuel filter, was only replaced 18 months ago.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on June 13, 2013, 12:15:24 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on June 12, 2013, 02:50:23 PM
I'm surprised  the smell didn't put her off.
She's epileptic, and recently the seizures are causing her to go blind for short periods, and her eyesight is getting worse and worse.
She has limited depth perception now and keeps walking into things - tables, posts, other dogs, buildings!
It didn't occur to me she'd paddle in my old oil!

Poor old pooch. such a gentle looking creature...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on June 14, 2013, 05:15:50 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2Ftapatalk_1371186839095_zpsa55225d9.jpg&hash=02faa131517bd2b6f2967eae093f68a75336dc50)

Barge now has a wof.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: creepdontsleep on June 15, 2013, 08:21:08 PM
chucked on my new rotors and brake pads.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi110.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn117%2Fkidtimmy%2Fnull_zpsa7cf8357.jpg&hash=c84dffb01a5ac3172ae67bcf9d9d787c370c3222)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on June 15, 2013, 08:46:47 PM
what rotor/pads ?

???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: creepdontsleep on June 15, 2013, 09:03:45 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on June 15, 2013, 08:46:47 PM
what rotor/pads ?

???

Racingbrake 2 piece rotors
front pads Racingbrake ET500
rear pads Racingbrake ET300
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on June 15, 2013, 09:34:23 PM
Quote from: creepdontsleep on June 15, 2013, 09:03:45 PM
Racingbrake 2 piece rotors
front pads Racingbrake ET500
rear pads Racingbrake ET300

Looks the business!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 16, 2013, 05:19:38 PM
This week I swapped my head unit - changed from an Alpine iDA-X300 to an X200. Main difference is it has 6 RCA outs instead of 2 so I can control the sub from the front of the car.
Oh and it lights up blue not red.

Also new fuel pump ordered. Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on June 17, 2013, 06:16:08 PM
Went and picked these up from clevedon on the weekend

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20130617_171452_zpsdbc56ce9.jpg&hash=66fe3a2d9b78c8fe47882931e2a2d011a8798343) (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/audi80q/media/20130617_171452_zpsdbc56ce9.jpg.html)

And one of these

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20130617_171507_zpscdf51533.jpg&hash=cf86ad7ad2d5ce789f0a70cf5ba05913c1b0763d) (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/audi80q/media/20130617_171507_zpscdf51533.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 17, 2013, 07:23:05 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on June 17, 2013, 06:16:08 PM
Went and picked these up from clevedon on the weekend

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20130617_171452_zpsdbc56ce9.jpg&hash=66fe3a2d9b78c8fe47882931e2a2d011a8798343) (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/audi80q/media/20130617_171452_zpsdbc56ce9.jpg.html)

And one of these

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20130617_171507_zpscdf51533.jpg&hash=cf86ad7ad2d5ce789f0a70cf5ba05913c1b0763d) (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/audi80q/media/20130617_171507_zpscdf51533.jpg.html)

Is that s sport bumper, like whats on an S2?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on June 17, 2013, 07:55:58 PM
Doesn't have the headlight washers...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on June 17, 2013, 08:00:54 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on June 17, 2013, 07:23:05 PM
Is that s sport bumper, like whats on an S2?

Yea they are s2 sedan/avant bumpers

Quote from: Number21 on June 17, 2013, 07:55:58 PM
Doesn't have the headlight washers...

Cool aye, I don't like the big chunky headlight washers
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on June 17, 2013, 08:03:59 PM
I'm with you on that one. How did they ever pass pedestrian safety regulations?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on June 17, 2013, 08:38:11 PM
what's the box?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on June 17, 2013, 08:40:24 PM
Quote from: slowburn on June 17, 2013, 08:38:11 PM
what's the box?

6spd 01e
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on June 17, 2013, 08:43:27 PM
sweet,what you gonna bang that in? or is it a secret? sorry....nosey prick huh? my bad ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on June 17, 2013, 08:45:15 PM
Will be attached to the back of a 20v turbo that will be in a b4 80 quattro
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on June 18, 2013, 11:01:31 AM
Its arrived then?  See any other stuff you might have recognised? Another 01E, diff et al?
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on June 18, 2013, 11:19:58 AM
Quote from: wilco on June 18, 2013, 11:01:31 AM
Its arrived then?  See any other stuff you might have recognised? Another 01E, diff et al?

My stuff was in a different container that left in Feb
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 18, 2013, 03:16:14 PM
Had a crazy clunking coming from the rear thought exhaust was knocking on something turned out to be the heat shield on the rear bumper around the exhaust cutouts had spanned a clip on one side and was banging around decided to remove it completely. Much better now although now it seems my rear sway bar may be needing greasing again aaaaiyah!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on June 18, 2013, 05:46:04 PM
Quote from: Fizz on June 18, 2013, 03:16:14 PM
aaaaiyah!
;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on June 18, 2013, 06:59:14 PM
Got a warrant for the Mk3 but had to change the lights out since the ABTs lens cutoff it the wrong way around. Where do I get new lenses?!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JPK on June 18, 2013, 07:08:43 PM
Quote from: Fizz on June 18, 2013, 03:16:14 PM
Had a crazy clunking coming from the rear thought exhaust was knocking on something turned out to be the heat shield on the rear bumper around the exhaust cutouts had spanned a clip on one side and was banging around decided to remove it completely. Much better now although now it seems my rear sway bar may be needing greasing again aaaaiyah!

What brand sway bar do you have?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on June 18, 2013, 08:23:58 PM
put an ugly table on it,

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg577.imageshack.us%2Fimg577%2F8571%2Fg4vt.jpg&hash=64c892789d6efc3ab0ae6f76a1ad05c2f20c0af1) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/577/g4vt.jpg/)

becauseracecar

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on June 19, 2013, 08:42:17 AM
Quote from: hagan on June 18, 2013, 08:23:58 PM
becauseracecar

Can't say I've ever heard of tables as part of racing :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 19, 2013, 10:09:16 AM
Quote from: JPK on June 18, 2013, 07:08:43 PM
What brand sway bar do you have?
APR
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on June 19, 2013, 03:06:36 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on June 18, 2013, 06:59:14 PM
Got a warrant for the Mk3 but had to change the lights out since the ABTs lens cutoff it the wrong way around. Where do I get new lenses?!

I'm not sure about ABTs but Hella quads have an adjustment on the inside of the lens holder where you can rotate the lenses to be suitable for LH or RHD. Maybe check your ABTs and see if they have a similar arrangement or if the lights can be rotated and mounted in the brackets somehow?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on June 19, 2013, 03:19:50 PM
Quote from: Filx on June 19, 2013, 03:06:36 PM
I'm not sure about ABTs but Hella quads have an adjustment on the inside of the lens holder where you can rotate the lenses to be suitable for LH or RHD. Maybe check your ABTs and see if they have a similar arrangement or if the lights can be rotated and mounted in the brackets somehow?
Yeah, I might take them apart and have a play, since I didn't see another switch. I think the ABTs have Hella lenses but must take a closer look.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 19, 2013, 03:23:40 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on June 19, 2013, 03:19:50 PM
Yeah, I might take them apart and have a play, since I didn't see another switch. I think the ABTs have Hella lenses but must take a closer look.

I think Ritmo might know about this?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on June 19, 2013, 03:28:17 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on June 19, 2013, 03:23:40 PM
I think Ritmo might know about this?
Thanks, will flick a PM and ask  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on June 19, 2013, 11:08:01 PM
picked up a s3 strut brace for the mk4 .:R for $20! wahoooo
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 20, 2013, 06:34:31 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on June 19, 2013, 11:08:01 PM
picked up a s3 strut brace for the mk4 .:R for $20! wahoooo
Cheap!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on June 20, 2013, 08:30:10 AM
Quote from: Fizz on June 20, 2013, 06:34:31 AM
Cheap!

Actually of a guy that knows you Fizz, he's got a black dsg ed30- Yaseen? Knows you from Eurosport.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on June 20, 2013, 11:05:35 AM
Stage 1 NZ Performance Tuning reflash on the GTI.

Initial impressions are the motor is quieter and have lost some of the blat blat on upshifts.

???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on June 20, 2013, 11:12:48 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on June 20, 2013, 11:05:35 AM
Stage 1 NZ Performance Tuning reflash on the GTI.

Brave man....  ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on June 20, 2013, 11:14:44 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on June 20, 2013, 11:05:35 AM
Stage 1 NZ Performance Tuning reflash on the GTI.

Initial impressions are the motor is quieter and have lost some of the blat blat on upshifts.

???

You mean the "pop" between gears? They are caused by torque limiters which have now been raised.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on June 20, 2013, 11:35:35 AM
Yes, the pop has gone flat.

Will give the car a good blast once the weather clears.

The car does feel more muscular and the DSG is no longer scared of the redline.

;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on June 20, 2013, 11:36:06 AM
Quote from: M on June 20, 2013, 11:12:48 AM
Brave man....  ::)

???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on June 20, 2013, 11:47:55 AM
Quote from: M on June 20, 2013, 11:12:48 AM
Brave man....  ::)

I had a custom tune on my MK4 GTI for the K04. Never had an issue, truly satisfied.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on June 20, 2013, 11:55:42 AM
Quote from: M on June 20, 2013, 11:12:48 AM
Brave man....  ::)

LOL  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on June 20, 2013, 01:34:27 PM
So what does NZ performance tuning use? Viper? custom codes? GIAC? Shark?
Does anyone do DSG remap apart from APR in NZ?


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JPK on June 20, 2013, 01:55:16 PM
Viezu
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on June 20, 2013, 02:15:52 PM
Quote from: polo_GTI on June 20, 2013, 01:34:27 PM
So what does NZ performance tuning use? Viper? custom codes? GIAC? Shark?
Does anyone do DSG remap apart from APR in NZ?

We use a few teams around the world and have developed some awesome tunes for cars down under. Heaps of dynos and info here https://www.facebook.com/atpg.com.au   https://www.facebook.com/nzperformancetuning

We do quite a bit of DSG tuning these days, makes a huge difference!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 20, 2013, 04:21:38 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on June 20, 2013, 08:30:10 AM
Actually of a guy that knows you Fizz, he's got a black dsg ed30- Yaseen? Knows you from Eurosport.

Haha yeah he gave me a call earlier saying he met up with u, I'm meeting up with him tomorrow afternoon  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nacnud on June 22, 2013, 04:22:22 PM
Tidied up the front end of the Jetta. I love getting bits back from the powder coater!

Also had all the old tabs fixed on the headlights

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5jkJL-G5nAc/UcUk3PWlOzI/AAAAAAAAA8k/OKi1-D8qvGY/s1152/P1190440.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Admiral on June 23, 2013, 08:48:33 PM
Got the headlining on the Mk3-16V redone a week ago, and delivered back to me Friday. I installed it today. Looks superb! I gave all the plastic trim a thorough scrub and shower, taking off around 16 years of traffic film and muck. Cleaned the interior light, and resoldered the joints. it now doesn't flicker and is about twice as bright as it was.

Bought the better half some Japanese fridge-looking thing, so I got to take the baby seats out, and gave the whole car a complete clean. It's mine again!

After driving the fridge and then going out in the Golf, even her indoors said 'wow, Golfy's so much nicer to drive'. my reply... it's mine. Hands off. Drive the fridge. Fill it kids food and muck, but hands off the GTI.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aimee:) on June 24, 2013, 05:29:28 PM
Put the APR diverter valve in, idles and runs a lot smoother, no backfiring or wipsshh anymore just whistle haha. Also re-carbon wrapped the interior parts that had previously been done. Looks heaps better! Still not 100% perfect, pretty good for my first go though I think!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JPK on June 24, 2013, 07:41:45 PM
Quote from: Aimee:) on June 24, 2013, 05:29:28 PM
Put the APR diverter valve in, idles and runs a lot smoother, no backfiring or wipsshh anymore just whistle haha. Also re-carbon wrapped the interior parts that had previously been done. Looks heaps better! Still not 100% perfect, pretty good for my first go though I think!

Pics :D?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aimee:) on June 25, 2013, 04:51:37 PM
Here's a couple of crap photos.
Like I said not perfect but much better, wish I had taken before photos! The door handle was a bit harder to do, may end up doing it again
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1331.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw599%2F_1Aimee1_%2FDSC01303_zps868976d6.jpg&hash=f8ed006e41e5ac581edd1bc01a3b2d88bb9be083) (http://s1331.photobucket.com/user/_1Aimee1_/media/DSC01303_zps868976d6.jpg.html)(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1331.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw599%2F_1Aimee1_%2FDSC01301_zps0a9547e2.jpg&hash=f296a02594e939580f22a42158602f19e018b169) (http://s1331.photobucket.com/user/_1Aimee1_/media/DSC01301_zps0a9547e2.jpg.html)(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1331.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw599%2F_1Aimee1_%2FDSC01299_zpsfd04bf09.jpg&hash=564d5f9ec1f8aae60f5c27896cd336ae49927c89) (http://s1331.photobucket.com/user/_1Aimee1_/media/DSC01299_zpsfd04bf09.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on June 25, 2013, 04:58:14 PM
You obviously have more patience than me and my half arse job. Well done!

:)

ps: I also notice the maxed out heater knob, poor you. It must be cold as f*ck down there!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 25, 2013, 05:01:03 PM
Looks great.

I fitted my Walbro fuel pump today. No fuel is getting to the engine though. Not sure what the issue is yet.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aimee:) on June 25, 2013, 05:16:23 PM
Quote from: zyeffur on June 25, 2013, 04:58:14 PM
You obviously have more patience than me and my half arse job. Well done!

:)

ps: I also notice the maxed out heater knob, poor you. It must be cold as f*ck down there!
Thank you :) A hair dryer, eftpos card with insulation tape down it and a Stanley knife helps a lot haha (and of course patience)
Ohh yeah! She's been beeping at me in the mornings saying she's to cold.. -0.5 degrees this morning! Brr!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on June 25, 2013, 05:22:28 PM
Quote from: Aimee:) on June 25, 2013, 05:16:23 PM
Thank you :) A hair dryer, eftpos card with insulation tape down it and a Stanley knife helps a lot haha (and of course patience)
Ohh yeah! She's been beeping at me in the mornings saying she's to cold.. -0.5 degrees this morning! Brr!

All I had on me was the 3M wrap and a rusty blade. Don't even have a ruler on me to make sure I cut them straight. Absolutely no f*cks was given the day I had them on. LOL!

You should create a thread and log your progress! :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on June 25, 2013, 08:39:10 PM
Quote from: Aimee:) on June 25, 2013, 05:16:23 PM
Ohh yeah! She's been beeping at me in the mornings saying she's to cold.. -0.5 degrees this morning! Brr!

-0.5! Oh poor you haha.. -3 in the mornings in chch. Parents are getting -10 and colder further south.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aimee:) on June 26, 2013, 07:41:40 AM
Quote from: wsnownz on June 25, 2013, 08:39:10 PM
-0.5! Oh poor you haha.. -3 in the mornings in chch. Parents are getting -10 and colder further south.
Haha! Brr bugger that! This is part of the reason why i moved back to Nelson from Winton.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS on June 27, 2013, 04:59:43 PM
2011 VW Megane 3 RS's 50,000km service. ELF OIL, Genuine parts filter, Machine Disks, Brembo Sport upgraded pads all round, dot 5.1 ELF Sport fluid, Pollen filter, ITG Air filter service, wheels balanced, new OEM Renault washer screen perfume..

All went well apart from the wrong pads we were sent for the front, luckily I remembered that the RS250 runs the same brakes as a Mitsubishi EVO so managed to cross reference some parts and find some Brembo performance friction pads from a local companies that do Brembo and look after me my Targa car, all we had to do was chop the Mitsubishi pad wear senders off and they were an exact match.

Had to machine all rotters, front left side was warped a bit, seems good now, I am guessing this was causing a slight vibration in the front. Used this cool tool that one of my sponsors has on hand for servicing, basically it bolts to the center of the rotor while still on the car and spins the disk as it grinds the lip.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi105.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm225%2Ftteett%2FBrembo_zps113ffe3c.jpg&hash=2e9d1d0637e4e148c4df7f915b1a9e3efa62372f) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/tteett/media/Brembo_zps113ffe3c.jpg.html)

Took a video of the machine in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZgrKlb0MO4

Pollen filter looks like a real mission so I will hit that on the weekend. Found this how too, looks like a pain having to remove the clutch pedal: http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=44733
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on June 27, 2013, 05:07:22 PM
washer screen Perfume?  ???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS on June 27, 2013, 05:26:36 PM
Ya, seriously, it smells awesome when you clean the screen, I cant explain it but once you have used the stuff you will never buy Bars Bugs again, its pink and a Renault product, I always pick up a bottle when servicing the car  ;)


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on June 27, 2013, 05:30:09 PM
That is a very nice looking rotor, RS. I am especially attracted to the calipers!  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 27, 2013, 05:44:50 PM
Graham sounds like VW OEM Washer Fluid, I bought a case of it from the dealer  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS on June 27, 2013, 05:58:43 PM
Its probably the same stuff, only comes in 500ml. Smells great, its one of those things I have got used to with the car... worryingly was the warning on the bottle, its strong stuff and will probably remove wax easily when it hits the paint... but smells so good!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi105.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm225%2Ftteett%2Fwasher_zpsce1d1409.jpg&hash=7991182c4b8c3db46fc402c03e60ec7df2e8b100) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/tteett/media/washer_zpsce1d1409.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 27, 2013, 06:18:24 PM
same with the VW one also only comes in 500ml bottles.
U right about concentration its pretty strong stuff but cuts through road grime effortlessly.
VW's one is Blue/ Green rather than pink but you right probably the same stuff  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on June 27, 2013, 06:45:31 PM
Quote from: RS on June 27, 2013, 04:59:43 PM
2011 VW Megane 3 RS's 50,000km service. ELF OIL, Genuine parts filter, Machine Disks, Brembo Sport upgraded pads all round, dot 5.1 ELF Sport fluid, Pollen filter, ITG Air filter service, wheels balanced, new OEM Renault washer screen perfume..

All went well apart from the wrong pads we were sent for the front, luckily I remembered that the RS250 runs the same brakes as a Mitsubishi EVO so managed to cross reference some parts and find some Brembo performance friction pads from a local companies that do Brembo and look after me my Targa car, all we had to do was chop the Mitsubishi pad wear senders off and they were an exact match.

Had to machine all rotters, front left side was warped a bit, seems good now, I am guessing this was causing a slight vibration in the front. Used this cool tool that one of my sponsors has on hand for servicing, basically it bolts to the center of the rotor while still on the car and spins the disk as it grinds the lip.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi105.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm225%2Ftteett%2FBrembo_zps113ffe3c.jpg&hash=2e9d1d0637e4e148c4df7f915b1a9e3efa62372f) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/tteett/media/Brembo_zps113ffe3c.jpg.html)

Took a video of the machine in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZgrKlb0MO4

Pollen filter looks like a real mission so I will hit that on the weekend. Found this how too, looks like a pain having to remove the clutch pedal: http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=44733

I'm quite interested in this VW Megane  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on June 27, 2013, 09:57:16 PM
Hit a bloody big pot hole  :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on June 28, 2013, 05:45:34 PM
Break anything ?

:(

Meanwhile...

8)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1074.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw414%2Fschattenblau%2FCameraZOOM-20130627132626431_zps9fb1b827.jpg&hash=8cb340ffe23f0d8112bc08db2e4fde2477a49c8e)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on June 28, 2013, 09:15:37 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on June 28, 2013, 05:45:34 PM
Break anything ?

:(

No I didn't! But I did think a couple of times today that the DSG was acting strange.. Kind of clunk on acceleration in 6th.. Unsure if it was just me, or the road, or the car..

Hit 80,000kms today.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Dan202 on June 28, 2013, 11:58:51 PM
Fitted my coilovers and rs's
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on June 29, 2013, 08:07:25 AM
^Sick.
In the last week I have; fitted my genuine aero-wiper conversion kit, swapped the lock-nuts for standard bolts and caps, replaced all of the centre caps as the clear coat was non-existent, fully groomed it since it hadn't had one in a while from the last owner, got the rear windscreen re-tinted as the old one was bubbling, re-wired half of the boot wiring (man it's brittle!) and got it serviced at work. Been a busy boy.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on June 29, 2013, 09:49:19 AM
Quote from: Dan202 on June 28, 2013, 11:58:51 PM
Fitted my coilovers and rs's

Nice one! That's not the same mk2 you had before is it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on June 29, 2013, 11:36:13 AM
Quote from: Fizz on June 27, 2013, 06:18:24 PM
same with the VW one also only comes in 500ml bottles.
U right about concentration its pretty strong stuff but cuts through road grime effortlessly.
VW's one is Blue/ Green rather than pink but you right probably the same stuff  :)

when I first picked up my VR6 from CCS after the previous owner took it in for service the washer fluid smelt great!  I asked and they said they used Wurth fluid, I bought some and it didn't smell the same, then when I bought OEM VW fluid from CCS they asked "orange or lemon?"  It's worth using OEM fluid because I've had issues with Bars Bugs blocking the jets, there is usually some OEM fluid from dealers on T-M for $15-16
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on June 29, 2013, 11:37:33 AM
Quote from: the phantom on June 29, 2013, 11:36:13 AM
when I first picked up my VR6 from CCS after the previous owner took it in for service the washer fluid smelt great!  I asked and they said they used Wurth fluid, I bought some and it didn't smell the same, then when I bought OEM VW fluid from CCS they asked "orange or lemon?"  It's worth using OEM fluid because I've had issues with Bars Bugs blocking the jets, there is usually some OEM fluid from dealers on T-M for $15-16
I work in parts at Tristram Euro, I'll discount a 1L bottle of it for you.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on June 29, 2013, 11:44:39 AM
Quote from: Mk4-VR6 on June 29, 2013, 11:37:33 AM
I work in parts at Tristram Euro, I'll discount a 1L bottle of it for you.
VASK gets less 15% at tristram anyway
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Dan202 on June 29, 2013, 12:55:55 PM
Quote from: M M on June 29, 2013, 09:49:19 AM
Nice one! That's not the same mk2 you had before is it?
Nope, same year and spec just white haha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Tdi on June 29, 2013, 02:28:28 PM
Quote from: Brett on June 29, 2013, 11:44:39 AM
VASK gets less 15% at tristram anyway

Servicing included??? Or just parts
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Worms on June 29, 2013, 08:59:44 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on June 17, 2013, 06:16:08 PM
Went and picked these up from clevedon on the weekend

Clevedon you say?  ;D Happen to be the same place you dropped off my brakes to? I got them from Michael a couple of weeks ago - thanks!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on June 29, 2013, 09:04:41 PM
Put 76l of fuel in it and 10mins later the fuel pump decides to crap itself, so tomorrow I have to reach to the bottom of that tank to pull the pump out, fml
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on June 30, 2013, 06:07:59 PM
Quote from: Brett on June 29, 2013, 11:44:39 AM
VASK gets less 15% at tristram anyway
Yes, but I'll do more.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 01, 2013, 09:39:03 AM
Pretty sure this stuff is supposed to stay inside the engine.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.staticflickr.com%2F5334%2F9178737902_16256b069b_b.jpg&hash=2c992e3522916eb007caefc07e7a84c6bb7a2a64)

I sat idling for a while, and coolant sprayed out from the coolant temp sensor.
Will pull it out when car cools and see if anything looks funny, but the clip is still in place. Weird.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on July 01, 2013, 10:44:22 AM
Quote from: Mk4-VR6 on June 29, 2013, 11:37:33 AM
I work in parts at Tristram Euro, I'll discount a 1L bottle of it for you.

LOL, I usually ask Mike for the T-M price anyway, as my 5.5 litre washer tank takes pretty much a full bottle at a time
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 01, 2013, 01:00:51 PM
Sorted out a clunking that has been troubling me for the past 3 weeks, turned out to be rear sway bar had worked the nut slightly loose on one of drop links. Also got exhaust readjusted and tips raised a bit and tightened up  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 01, 2013, 08:18:58 PM
Swapped my mk3 on the weekend for my audi 100 turbo. After driving the 100 back to Auckland I cant believe how I put up with a mk3.

Found this in the golvebox, wonder when it was worth that much?

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20130701_122116_zpsf79778de.jpg&hash=45b1895775047bc9f1b38aad7d84e7d790bbd9d8) (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/audi80q/media/20130701_122116_zpsf79778de.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on July 01, 2013, 08:56:36 PM
Quote from: the phantom on July 01, 2013, 10:44:22 AM
LOL, I usually ask Mike for the T-M price anyway, as my 5.5 litre washer tank takes pretty much a full bottle at a time
Oh lol, I would do the same. It's cheap anyway.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 01, 2013, 09:52:54 PM
Went for an evening cruise. The car is running nice and smoothly now.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.staticflickr.com%2F2829%2F9180947745_a1f9a91f55_b.jpg&hash=14e6e7f284b5b932cb84357ef31428cb6c3e93ed)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7419%2F9180940267_dc75663113_b.jpg&hash=cd13b3965d34bfaefd9e92fc8021d2685045cec8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 02, 2013, 11:08:40 AM
I like tunnels

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZHMxTev90Y&
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on July 02, 2013, 03:13:36 PM
EEP !

You have those family stickers on your car !

:P

Tunnelmeister

:laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 02, 2013, 03:16:07 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on July 02, 2013, 03:13:36 PM
EEP !

You have those family stickers on your car !

:P

I do, but they aren't the standard ones:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/471341_10151065808210901_370656955_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on July 02, 2013, 04:33:14 PM
AT-AT replaces dog I suppose?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on July 03, 2013, 01:04:53 PM
Finally got my lambo style doors fitted - bit of a mission but pretty sweet in the end. Now just have to paint the bumper and a few other bits and I'm ready for show season.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fauctions.c.yimg.jp%2Fimg275.auctions.yahoo.co.jp%2Fusers%2F0%2F6%2F5%2F5%2Feandv_com-img482x375-1276184954znazhv6848.jpg&hash=5a155a774522eece5ba5795a6a4ed2e2e42149e8)

Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 03, 2013, 01:15:37 PM
Quote from: Filx on July 03, 2013, 01:04:53 PM
Finally got my lambo style doors fitted - bit of a mission but pretty sweet in the end. Now just have to paint the bumper and a few other bits and I'm ready for show season.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fauctions.c.yimg.jp%2Fimg275.auctions.yahoo.co.jp%2Fusers%2F0%2F6%2F5%2F5%2Feandv_com-img482x375-1276184954znazhv6848.jpg&hash=5a155a774522eece5ba5795a6a4ed2e2e42149e8)

Bro that would clean up at the next stance off easily
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on July 03, 2013, 01:19:40 PM
looks mean.
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on July 03, 2013, 01:25:19 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on July 03, 2013, 01:15:37 PM
Bro that would clean up at the next stance off easily

Don't you need to have 195 tyres stretched on to 9 inch rims with the rim lips poking just past the guards to get "stance'?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 03, 2013, 01:28:11 PM
Mad!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aimee:) on July 03, 2013, 04:52:19 PM
Woah!! Now thats something you definitely don't see every day! Good Job!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 03, 2013, 04:53:19 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.staticflickr.com%2F3778%2F9195461077_fd5de6489f_z.jpg&hash=2c23d0e85a74168e0caa03ce9f64a150fbe250d3)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on July 04, 2013, 05:04:20 PM
Quote from: Mk4-VR6 on June 30, 2013, 06:07:59 PM
Yes, but I'll do more.
I need to apologize for this comment, I'm unauthorized to commit to this.
It got me into a ton of trouble.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on July 04, 2013, 05:33:53 PM
Quote from: Mk4-VR6 on July 04, 2013, 05:04:20 PM
I need to apologize for this comment, I'm unauthorized to commit to this.
It got me into a ton of trouble.
Sorry to hear that.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on July 04, 2013, 05:57:22 PM
Quote from: Mk4-VR6 on July 04, 2013, 05:04:20 PM
I need to apologize for this comment, I'm unauthorized to commit to this.
It got me into a ton of trouble.
Haha. This is why I dont go on Mercedes-Benz forums.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on July 04, 2013, 06:26:34 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on July 03, 2013, 04:53:19 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.staticflickr.com%2F3778%2F9195461077_fd5de6489f_z.jpg&hash=2c23d0e85a74168e0caa03ce9f64a150fbe250d3)

That boost gauge is bright !

8)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 04, 2013, 06:47:43 PM
It is! I would love to do the main gauges to match.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on July 04, 2013, 09:30:05 PM
Had a wee playful moment with my car's twin on the way home.

Red Mk5 GTI FTW.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on July 04, 2013, 10:23:36 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on July 04, 2013, 06:47:43 PM
It is! I would love to do the main gauges to match.

How did you get such a good photo, on the move ?!?

I had to stop to take my odo shot.

;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 05, 2013, 01:52:46 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on July 04, 2013, 10:23:36 PM
How did you get such a good photo, on the move ?!?

I had to stop to take my odo shot.

;D

Steady hands?

I realised that I wasn't really using my sub to its full potential, mainly because sometimes there was too much bass for my wife's liking so I had turned down the gain to make her happier.

I had the Alpine ida-X300 which I was generally happy with, but I spotted an end-of-line ida-X200, which has separate sub output RCAs.
So I could remove the passthrough from amp to amp and run separate cables for front and rear speakers, and sub. This is the unit I wanted to buy originally but they were a bit too expensive at the time.

I got the head unit and installed it the other week, then ordered a bass controller thingy from Ebay

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.staticflickr.com%2F2845%2F9213411492_c72d8e3a22_z.jpg&hash=7a4bb6c618ea4b13f984486039304c5fc35d7811)

I didn't really want to screw this to the dash anywhere so I dismantled it and did this:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.staticflickr.com%2F2856%2F9210599249_b6a14e8e20_c.jpg&hash=0ea9d02ecb093326aa1e5e94cdabda87e645a167)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7443%2F9210601277_32c288f8e5_c.jpg&hash=05cdf1bfc0f558b04dce2db74eb85bc51642b597)

Once again the Dremel proved its worth, both in hollowing out the back of the switch blank, and trimming down the knob so it fit properly.

Gain up to full, sub set at full from headunit, and I can control it properly, and get epic bass when I feel the urge.
Maybe I should download some of that dubstep stuff to test it out properly.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 05, 2013, 06:10:10 PM
Nice one Rob  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on July 07, 2013, 02:36:24 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdistilleryimage10.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fe8ca3fa4e5fd11e2901022000a9e13ab_7.jpg&hash=342ddd19d879d4fe4c9e3431ad86952e50ef13f2)

racks fitted as its that glorious winter season!

Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RogerB on July 07, 2013, 05:35:34 PM
Fixed my weird 4th hear vibration around 2000rpm. Turned put that the cable was too taught when the car was in 4th sending horrible vibrations though the shifter. Thought i had something loose.
Adjusted some slack into the cable and more problem.
So nice when an issue is what you suspected and is an easy fix.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 07, 2013, 05:57:41 PM
Quote from: hagan on July 07, 2013, 02:36:24 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdistilleryimage10.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fe8ca3fa4e5fd11e2901022000a9e13ab_7.jpg&hash=342ddd19d879d4fe4c9e3431ad86952e50ef13f2)

racks fitted as its that glorious winter season!

Cool! I fitted mine on today as well ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 07, 2013, 08:19:50 PM
ACNZ meet:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/981356_10151722495735977_1972319709_o.jpg)

On the way home.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/q82/s720x720/1044800_10151710165110901_1222133315_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on July 08, 2013, 09:00:29 PM
had it serviced at Vodis, new rear disks, GTI front struts and discs to go on soon



Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on July 08, 2013, 09:36:00 PM
Gave it a wash and a bit of a wax. First time in a while, it really needed it. :-[
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tomft on July 09, 2013, 08:52:36 PM
New tyres on the mk2 and gave it a clean!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg585.imageshack.us%2Fimg585%2F6775%2F1yii.jpg&hash=bfb15347c841c5075ae9bb2a85171477f6919ab3) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/585/1yii.jpg/)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on July 09, 2013, 09:19:03 PM
nice. love those steelies
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tomft on July 09, 2013, 11:31:45 PM
Quote from: RevHappy on July 09, 2013, 09:19:03 PM
nice. love those steelies
Cheers mate
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on July 10, 2013, 08:08:57 AM
clean, like it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 10, 2013, 08:15:27 AM
that mk2 is nice!  8)
Perfect wheel/ tyre combo
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS on July 11, 2013, 12:11:59 PM
Wife crashed the RS250 into the back of a car, clearly my new brakes were not up-to task.. on the upside it will receive a 2013 face lift front end and a respray... on the downside I have to drive it around for a couple of weeks with a munted front end.


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on July 11, 2013, 04:50:36 PM
Ah, a woman driver strikes again. Jokes.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS on July 11, 2013, 07:17:39 PM
Ha, I would agree but it was a simple mistake, we have all done it or nearly done it, the turkey in front of her jammed on his anchors in the middle of the tricky Papakura offramp intersection they are working on.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on July 12, 2013, 06:49:18 PM
New oil, filter, coolant, (https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F07%2F12%2Fzajunudy.jpg&hash=ef164a5011a1b59341055f4c3ecb62ee72dd4e11)and removed all the a/c except for the pump (working as a idler pulley for the alternator) also found the 3 oil leaks and parts ordered for the fixes. It was a good day.
In the photo it isnt looking too good. But all better now
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on July 12, 2013, 08:35:31 PM
Changed the fuel filter.
Should have got more done but petrol sprayed in my eye. Damn you 98Ron.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on July 13, 2013, 05:09:38 PM
Was about to head to the vask chch meet today. Pulled into work to give the car a wash. And oil was streaming out from underneath. Had to drive a work ute around to find a new oil sender switch (which there is already one on its way from england)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on July 13, 2013, 05:14:56 PM
Quote from: RevHappy on July 13, 2013, 05:09:38 PM
Was about to head to the vask chch meet today. Pulled into work to give the car a wash. And oil was streaming out from underneath. Had to drive a work ute around to find a new oil sender switch (which there is already one on its way from england)

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That's a bugger man, but thanks heaps for sorting me out! So much better:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg560.imageshack.us%2Fimg560%2F9517%2Fi6pl.jpg&hash=8d30400d51eaeae5c85d79dbb6b844f7bbb7871a)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on July 13, 2013, 05:52:40 PM
Alg very happy to help aye. Car looks awesome

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Number21 on July 13, 2013, 07:13:05 PM
Will is good like that.  8)

Had an oil sender go on the VR a year ago, amazing how much oil leaked out of it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Thirdeye on July 14, 2013, 12:59:04 PM
Quote from: tomft on July 09, 2013, 08:52:36 PM
New tyres on the mk2 and gave it a clean!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg585.imageshack.us%2Fimg585%2F6775%2F1yii.jpg&hash=bfb15347c841c5075ae9bb2a85171477f6919ab3) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/585/1yii.jpg/)

fkn awesome car man. Super clean and tidy look!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tomft on July 15, 2013, 07:41:44 PM
Quote from: Thirdeye on July 14, 2013, 12:59:04 PM
fkn awesome car man. Super clean and tidy look!

Cheers mate
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aimee:) on July 16, 2013, 03:56:19 PM
Went to drive to CHCH & blew a brand new inner CV, put original back in. Then drove about 150km then got a flat tyre, arrgh. Finally got there and drove approx. 2500km in total sweet as!! So got home and she got a nice wash and wax, some new silicone hoses, bought a new rocket cover gasket which will go on tomorrow, progress!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on July 17, 2013, 07:59:13 PM
Sold it
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: thomas.dq on July 19, 2013, 05:14:54 PM
Changed left front hub nut. Old one kept coming loose which caused a horrible screeching sound!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 19, 2013, 05:17:20 PM
Nearly ran out of petrol. It appears the Walbro pump prevents me from using the last 9l in my tank. Hmm.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BB on July 19, 2013, 06:37:40 PM
Quote from: thomas.dq on July 19, 2013, 05:14:54 PM
Changed left front hub nut. Old one kept coming loose which caused a horrible screeching sound!

Make sure your doing them up tight enough a old nut should still hold a CV if its done up properly, but yes a new one is best.
The torque they give for a vw wheel nuts is only 80 tho I think and when I do that with a wrench I don't think its enough. I often do things tighter that they say to do them.
But I never break stuff doing it up.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 19, 2013, 06:41:39 PM
Left side needs to be cranked up as it naturally undoes itself.

I just get my big power bar and give it a good heave
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: thomas.dq on July 19, 2013, 08:26:21 PM
Yeah I've done it up real tight. Won't be coming loose anytime soon.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: thomas.dq on July 22, 2013, 04:24:31 PM
Had rear pads changed and rotors machined.


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on July 22, 2013, 09:11:00 PM
Washed and waxed theb put in the garage, nek minute - earthquake - and a couple of storage boxes fell on top of it  :(
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: thomas.dq on July 22, 2013, 09:54:50 PM

Quote from: slowmo on July 22, 2013, 09:11:00 PM
Washed and waxed theb put in the garage, nek minute - earthquake - and a couple of storage boxes fell on top of it  :(

No damage I hope! :/


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on July 22, 2013, 10:03:28 PM
Jumpstarted it at the end of my road because the battery had no charge and I stalled :-[
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GottaMkII on July 22, 2013, 10:26:19 PM
Got the gearbox bolted up, axles bolted up and radiator slam panel bolted up, water and box oil in, engine oil changed, and now just a backyard rad flush (water hose and rag in bottom rad tube then full pressure on! ;D ) and bolt the bumper back on, adjust clutch and then wof /rego!! Can't wait to drive the Jetta round! It's only taken 6months! Haha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on July 22, 2013, 10:29:12 PM
Finally fitted my subwoofer + amp + rear speakers
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 24, 2013, 09:26:03 PM
Wow what a weekend! I drove up to Auckland for the weekend to see some friends and go to Speedshow.

660km each way - just over 8 hours each way..

I only made one quick stop for photos on the way up, snow covered Mt Ruapehu in the background.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q77/s720x720/555216_10151736659600901_291765045_n.jpg)

I took the less well-travelled route and over the awesome State Highway 4 - which winds over a couple of mountain ranges.
I had a brilliant time. I love my car!!
Lots of corners and short blasts in between so the 100kph speed limit was pretty safe.
I don't think I really got near the car's handling limits at any point, which is fine by me :D
The handling is pretty neutral, steering nicely weighted. I love the R32 wheel and rack.
Power is noticeably up with the CR hybrid, standard injectors, MAF and Shark Stage 2 map. Definitely more torque, several times I had to check what gear I was in as the way it picked up in 5th I thought it was in 3rd.
Torque steer is up too, pulling out to overtake I didn't need to steer to get around things :D

Mucky car in Auckland
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/q81/s720x720/995740_10151736661375901_941218736_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q71/s720x720/21373_10151750065950977_698293445_n.jpg)

I attended the VASK  meet in Auckland. Hard to believe it's mid winter here!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.staticflickr.com%2F5542%2F9348397330_c5af0f8eb0_c.jpg&hash=f62caa1a0ca51b424752b463747976674c146772)

On the way back I caught up with the guys from Auto Clique NZ.
John had his silver R8 wrapped as part of a show display. It looks pretty damn good!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/q79/s720x720/1011355_10151741057360901_1590394842_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/q80/s720x720/62294_10151741049985901_469558382_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/q82/s720x720/1005445_10151741069085901_1143795617_n.jpg)

Chasing the R8 through the climb up to the Desert Road was an awesome experience.

Mt Ruapehu
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7362%2F9346223607_d15bb3be38_b.jpg&hash=081792e72ac475b97d702d1a18acbec35ed048e9)

Lunch stop in Taupo
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I have loads more photos
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 24, 2013, 10:03:02 PM
Is that slowmos white gti?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 24, 2013, 10:26:32 PM
No, one of the Auto Clique guys.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on July 25, 2013, 08:02:54 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on July 24, 2013, 10:26:32 PM
No, one of the Auto Clique guys.

has JSG wrapped his R8?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 25, 2013, 08:10:52 AM
Quote from: weta.worker on July 25, 2013, 08:02:54 AM
has JSG wrapped his R8?

Oh yes! Looks great I think.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on July 25, 2013, 08:20:52 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on July 25, 2013, 08:10:52 AM
Oh yes! Looks great I think.

def!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 25, 2013, 09:15:26 AM
Great photos Rob, glad you had a good time :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on July 25, 2013, 01:30:12 PM
Quote from: Fizz on July 24, 2013, 10:03:02 PM
Is that slowmos white gti?

It's owned by JSG's brother Alan who is member 'Skii' here. He was telling me about the orange accents before the show, didn't think he'd dip the wheels though!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 25, 2013, 01:57:40 PM
Quote from: slowmo on July 25, 2013, 01:30:12 PM
It's owned by JSG's brother Alan who is member 'Skii' here. He was telling me about the orange accents before the show, didn't think he'd dip the wheels though!
Ah ok, so thought it was ur car  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on July 25, 2013, 02:02:14 PM
Quote from: Fizz on July 25, 2013, 01:57:40 PM
Ah ok, so thought it was ur car  :P

my modding plans are a long way away, still working my way through all the maintenance stuff first   :-\
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: creepdontsleep on July 25, 2013, 03:39:56 PM
R dead plate
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F07%2F25%2Fbe4yva2u.jpg&hash=7971c859c1a61bb7b4c3f57ec7b7804444f401b9)
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USB interface
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on July 25, 2013, 09:16:39 PM
Recieved my rolling scrap project car  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 25, 2013, 09:23:20 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on July 25, 2013, 09:16:39 PM
Recieved my rolling scrap project car  ;D

you got a 3dr mk3? ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on July 25, 2013, 09:33:40 PM
Guess again  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 25, 2013, 09:35:15 PM
I know, I called at Lane's last week :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on July 25, 2013, 09:42:21 PM
Haha shush you!  ;D
Yes my new heap is courtesy of Lane which should give it away.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 25, 2013, 10:06:37 PM
A silver mk1 gti?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on July 25, 2013, 10:14:17 PM
Fitted a new hazard light switch, replaced all of the nut coloured grab handles inside the doors with new satin black ones and connected up the windscreen washer pipe with piece of see through tube.

The nut handles for sale.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=619378894
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on July 25, 2013, 10:17:09 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on July 25, 2013, 10:06:37 PM
A silver mk1 gti?

now why would I bother putting a boat anchor in a MK1?  ::) ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 25, 2013, 10:21:50 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on July 25, 2013, 09:16:39 PM
Recieved my rolling scrap project car  ;D
Is this the car that will be getting the R36 engine? :o
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: thomas.dq on July 25, 2013, 10:26:56 PM
Done oil and filter change today. Fuel filter next weekend.


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on July 26, 2013, 12:55:23 AM
QuoteRecieved my rolling scrap project car  ;D

Dinged Corrado?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 26, 2013, 10:39:41 AM
Never refuse free firewood

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/48180_10151760029490977_739295783_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on July 27, 2013, 05:43:12 PM
Fitted LED puddle lights

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1202.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb366%2Fkiwir2%2FIMG_0665_zps9a3eb9d7.jpg&hash=4b5fd7b0d4558340e6d47abb16716e2939453729) (http://s1202.photobucket.com/user/kiwir2/media/IMG_0665_zps9a3eb9d7.jpg.html)

Before


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After
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: creepdontsleep on July 27, 2013, 06:29:30 PM
Quote from: wgtngti on July 27, 2013, 05:43:12 PM
Fitted LED puddle lights

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1202.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb366%2Fkiwir2%2FIMG_0665_zps9a3eb9d7.jpg&hash=4b5fd7b0d4558340e6d47abb16716e2939453729) (http://s1202.photobucket.com/user/kiwir2/media/IMG_0665_zps9a3eb9d7.jpg.html)

Before


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After

Sick!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on July 27, 2013, 06:49:43 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg15%2F221%2F8mo7.jpg&hash=8f5b36d478ed388a23bcefbe15e41657dd0f2760)

put my votex rabbit lip on,
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on July 27, 2013, 07:10:11 PM
Started pulling bits out of the way to get to a coolant hose thats decided to let go on the s6. Think I might keep going and pull the engine and bin the rest
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 27, 2013, 08:03:47 PM
Looking good Hagan, fits the lines of ur stock bumper perfectly. Are u sure that's the votex lip? i always thought the Votex was a 2 piece split like this
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on July 28, 2013, 06:49:47 AM
That's the votex gti lip, mines is the golf or 'rabbit' bumper
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 28, 2013, 12:03:12 PM
Ah i see, didnt know they did one other than the split lip one, looks good :)lip  looks a bit like mk4 4-motion
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on July 29, 2013, 04:54:00 PM
Quote from: hagan on July 28, 2013, 06:49:47 AM
That's the votex gti lip, mines is the golf or 'rabbit' bumper

hey hagan, where did you end up getting the lip from if you wouldn't mind sharing the source and cost?

was it colour coded already?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on July 29, 2013, 06:40:33 PM
Beloved trademe!

It was 200$ and was primed I then and a buddy spray it up!

I was amazed to find one on trademe as on vortex people pay silly money 2nd hand for them

You have a new GTI front bumper though don't you?
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: thomas.dq on August 03, 2013, 03:03:54 PM
Stuck on my VASK sticker :)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Skii on August 03, 2013, 05:18:27 PM
Hey

falling behind on updates but I saw my name be mentioned with regard to the orange plasti dip. here is a better photo.
got this done 2 weekends back.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on August 03, 2013, 06:47:18 PM
very different but very cool
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on August 03, 2013, 07:15:29 PM
Quote from: Skii on August 03, 2013, 05:18:27 PM
Hey

falling behind on updates but I saw my name be mentioned with regard to the orange plasti dip. here is a better photo.
got this done 2 weekends back.

Each to their own I suppose.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 05, 2013, 12:47:37 PM
Well this looks a lot more convincing than my other one. And it fits under the car, woot!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/922107_10151764653995901_1345351352_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on August 05, 2013, 02:16:20 PM
WOF
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on August 05, 2013, 09:50:38 PM
Where'd you get that Rob? Looks good...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 05, 2013, 10:03:14 PM
Quote from: coons on August 05, 2013, 09:50:38 PM
Where'd you get that Rob? Looks good...

http://www.georgehenry.co.nz/product_pcid_3193.html
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on August 05, 2013, 10:19:28 PM
Bora had a spazo on me on the way home from work. 'Alternator Workshop' message come up on the dash then died about 5 seconds later. would not re start all the signs of a flat battery, Thought that's odd but I guess the alternator might have crapped out....

Got a ride home to get a fresh battery to have enough juice to get home on, installed battery and it started straight away then driving home and 'Alternator Workshop' message displays again,  think oh its going to cut out again, then instrument cluster dies lights and all :o Motor still going, then air bag light pops on then abs light comes on still no dash lights or radio etc and motor still going, hit the brakes to slow and the dash lights up again :o :o off the brakes and all lights go out..... did this the whole way home...... haha ha Will do some test when its light again

Installed heated Leather Seats in the MK4 wagon on the weekend - Nice and Roasty :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SOFTLAD on August 05, 2013, 11:17:07 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on August 05, 2013, 10:03:14 PM
http://www.georgehenry.co.nz/product_pcid_3193.html
That's my idea of heaven
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on August 06, 2013, 08:12:49 PM
Checked Charge on Bora battery with engine running 11.8volts - changed alternator - 14.4volts - Problem solved I hope........
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on August 06, 2013, 08:16:15 PM
Not VAG but interesting none the less, E30 unlimited in for a little fabrication
work here and there.
Cut the tyre pan out and made up a new panel to fill the hole, been told its
around 200hp and 900-950 kg which should be quite fun.
Did have 130kg of lead in it when in E30 class.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WKFPWggoBOg/UgCv2qZbtYI/AAAAAAAAAmE/SdLgz1oZfAQ/w404-h303-no/20130806_161618.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Xt6UdZG2DUw/UgCvt7AiUfI/AAAAAAAAAl8/mBRUg-xcALA/w404-h303-no/20130806_162033.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 06, 2013, 08:20:17 PM
Ooooh did u go for a run in it John?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on August 06, 2013, 08:31:03 PM
No not yet,  ;D
Owner also just imported an E30 M3 which we may be doing a bunch
of work on soon.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 06, 2013, 08:33:17 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on August 06, 2013, 08:31:03 PM
No not yet,  ;D
Owner also just imported an E30 M3 which we may be doing a bunch
of work on soon.
All the while a lil mk2 waits patiently in the corner....  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on August 06, 2013, 08:50:33 PM
Yes yes yes......... ;D In a container actually hahaaaaha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Andy_007 on August 06, 2013, 08:57:22 PM
Pulled the 30V V6 out of my parts car to go into my A6. Now have 2 sitting the garage, the other ones going into my brother A4 along with the manual gearbox
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS on August 07, 2013, 11:51:14 AM
So my wife crashed the front of the car into a Subaru Outback...

Have finally got it to the panel beater this week after waiting on parts (overnight from Japan was not an option), its getting a face lift as such with 2013 265 lights etc, the factory Renault paint was shocking, so bad that my painter commented that it the thinnest paint he has seen on a car in years, he recons manufacturers are saving costs painting cars thin... because it was so crap he could not get a decent blend so has had to re paint most of the car! With 5 coats of paint it will look allot better than factory.

Helps when you are sponsored by PPG and a very good painter!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi105.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm225%2Ftteett%2Frepaint4_zps488e4acb.jpg&hash=335a81576ee9fac3affbc2507258970558ec5c8c) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/tteett/media/repaint4_zps488e4acb.jpg.html)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi105.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm225%2Ftteett%2Frepaint5_zps74a082b1.jpg&hash=09652f2f603a6a987fca10220b90dcd7da946d5b) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/tteett/media/repaint5_zps74a082b1.jpg.html)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi105.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm225%2Ftteett%2Frepaint2_zpsebc30f35.jpg&hash=1e8faec02a0dc42935f7484a0fbd35f751b653e9) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/tteett/media/repaint2_zpsebc30f35.jpg.html)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi105.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm225%2Ftteett%2Frepaint7_zps5b786c21.jpg&hash=8ab28dceca31f37344872d9e9fd6c267c4b95c78) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/tteett/media/repaint7_zps5b786c21.jpg.html)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi105.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm225%2Ftteett%2Frepaint6_zps2b9370a4.jpg&hash=4117f13e5cb75d533d907e8b69e1c1a7d42313fe) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/tteett/media/repaint6_zps2b9370a4.jpg.html)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi105.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm225%2Ftteett%2Frepaint3_zps85121559.jpg&hash=d8933653c06873bb6ca5f9a1daef84b6ecedda61) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/tteett/media/repaint3_zps85121559.jpg.html)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi105.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm225%2Ftteett%2Frepaint_zps40e461ac.jpg&hash=4d570f8f6a7771725891223a9a3ac0f681f559ee) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/tteett/media/repaint_zps40e461ac.jpg.html)

Will update when we get the  bumper and other parts on  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 07, 2013, 12:12:07 PM
That looks great so far! I really like that color.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Omes on August 07, 2013, 01:04:01 PM
So last Sunday ahead of family commitments I gave the Mk2 some time in the morning, sick of receiving the first few stone chips on the immaculate fresh paint job, i knew its time to protect those lower segments of the front guards so decided to custom make something up as there was nothing that I wanted available off the shelf.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1136.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn496%2Fomes1%2FMK2%2FDSC_01102.jpg&hash=20bbab216ea6657bf4c4a22ae238fd8286ac0c16) (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/omes1/media/MK2/DSC_01102.jpg.html)
On my parts shelf I found some spare VW mk3 front mud guards taken off my Highline and so I test fitted them, perfect fit, marked them, test fitted again, cut and sanded off edges.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1136.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn496%2Fomes1%2FMK2%2FDSC_0112.jpg&hash=178577bd2a78d7713851100d92a80584db75df78) (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/omes1/media/MK2/DSC_0112.jpg.html)
Mirror copy the template for the other side and voila all done!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1136.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn496%2Fomes1%2FMK2%2FDSC_0114.jpg&hash=c3b4f8ce14a8acee29d343cda0ddda2ca47777f1) (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/omes1/media/MK2/DSC_0114.jpg.html)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1136.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn496%2Fomes1%2FMK2%2FDSC_01162.jpg&hash=9008438166d901a5b65542efaa9845711fedc72c) (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/omes1/media/MK2/DSC_01162.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Neckarsulm on August 07, 2013, 01:12:02 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on August 06, 2013, 08:16:15 PM
Not VAG but interesting none the less, E30 unlimited in for a little fabrication
work here and there.
Cut the tyre pan out and made up a new panel to fill the hole, been told its
around 200hp and 900-950 kg which should be quite fun.
Did have 130kg of lead in it when in E30 class.
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Nice, what motor is it running?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on August 07, 2013, 02:03:01 PM
2.0 six banger
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ritmo on August 07, 2013, 08:03:31 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on August 06, 2013, 08:31:03 PM
No not yet,  ;D
Owner also just imported an E30 M3 which we may be doing a bunch
of work on soon.

Oh e30 m3 nice.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on August 07, 2013, 09:24:57 PM
Got a puncture from yesterday repaired and put it back on the car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on August 08, 2013, 09:17:21 PM
finally got the GTI front brakes and struts fitted to the wagon, Centreline Suspension in Grey Lynn, great guys, v good to deal with
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 10, 2013, 05:29:22 PM
One jack, both wheels off the ground! Swapping front wheels to the back so I can get the rear kerb marks repaired.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q80/s720x720/523476_10151775432940901_827710749_n.jpg)

Should be high enough to get the gearbox out. Hope we don't have any more earthquakes!
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I wouldn't have dared jack it this high with my old trolley jack.
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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS on August 10, 2013, 06:05:39 PM
Those Brembos look good, what are they off?

Just picked up my car, very happy, new paint is nice and deep, couple of other updates like gloss black door handles that replace the chrome OEM ones that signify proximity option.

Also 2013 facelift lights and DTRL.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 10, 2013, 06:22:44 PM
Looks loke they did a top notch job graham,  did the megane not have xenons?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 10, 2013, 06:28:49 PM
Brembos are 4 pots from Seat Leon Cupra R
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS on August 10, 2013, 06:54:28 PM
Ah, they look like the same type as my 06 Megane, lots of pads available for them!

Quote from: Fizz on August 10, 2013, 06:22:44 PM
Looks loke they did a top notch job graham,  did the megane not have xenons?

Option only like the Golf GTI. To think Ford offers them standard on the Focus ST and Mazda on the 3 MPS and both are 10k cheaper? Would have liked them for the novelty factor, they do look nice.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 10, 2013, 08:47:00 PM
Quote from: RS on August 10, 2013, 06:54:28 PM
Ah, they look like the same type as my 06 Megane, lots of pads available for them!

Option only like the Golf GTI. To think Ford offers them standard on the Focus ST and Mazda on the 3 MPS and both are 10k cheaper? Would have liked them for the novelty factor, they do look nice.

I dont understand it aye, LED tech is now out for headlights u'd think that xenons being older texh would be standard equipment these days. Anywhoo it looks good :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on August 15, 2013, 03:47:56 PM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on August 15, 2013, 04:14:59 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on August 15, 2013, 03:47:56 PM
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do you have the convenience (single push, three flash) indicator relay?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on August 15, 2013, 04:45:26 PM
Its MKVI
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 16, 2013, 02:05:13 PM
Made a start on pulling the gearbox out:

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Crap behind the arch liner. Mostly sand for some reason!
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And 2000km of catch can collectings :O

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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: thomas.dq on August 16, 2013, 04:22:55 PM

Quote from: RobClubley on August 16, 2013, 02:05:13 PM
Made a start on pulling the gearbox out:

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Crap behind the arch liner. Mostly sand for some reason!
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And 2000km of catch can collectings :O

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Your car still on the stands after the quake Rob?


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on August 16, 2013, 04:25:25 PM
Oooh, yeah wouldn't have fancied being under that.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 16, 2013, 04:27:23 PM
Fortunately I wasn't near the car! First thing I checked - it's still nice and safe, phew.
I'd put the wheels back on if I had them here :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: NOWAY1 on August 16, 2013, 09:00:21 PM
Installed some nice GTI seat handle trim bits, then got a CANBUS VAGCOM cable from the USA so was able to clear my codes and get rid of a check airbag light I set off when installing my head unit this weekend, then I braved earthquakes and installed the DV+ to fix my old one with several tears in the diaphragm.  Pretty constructive day and VERY happy with the way my wee beast is running.  Looking forward to putting her on the Dyno tomorrow at STM and seeing how it fares against the Hondas >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on August 16, 2013, 11:54:39 PM
Bought a Tiguan black expansion tank cap today, not bad for $20 genuine.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 17, 2013, 10:19:02 AM
Blue how'd the DV+ install go? How's it running now? Boost must be holding strong?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on August 17, 2013, 10:45:46 AM
MK6 is no more........... ;D
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on August 17, 2013, 02:49:44 PM
Replaced Diverter Valve, Spark Plugs, Coil Packs and Cam Follower.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on August 17, 2013, 05:52:25 PM
Done a service at Brodie European. I replaced the cam follower twice now - To be honest - I think if you change than once 50,000km that's pretty safe. I have one that is 50,000km old and one that is 20,000km old in my possession. The wear on them is proportional to their mileage. Very light superficial wear on coating only obviously twice more on 50,000km.

So don't be too alarmed about these buckets / followers, my recommendation is change every 50,000-60,000km.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 17, 2013, 07:00:02 PM
Haven't got much done today. Nipped down and drained the gearbox oil (smelly stuff!)
Popped to my mate's to borrow his impact wrench for the driveshaft bolts only to find it's an air one and he doesn't have a compressor.
So I went to Super Cheap Auto and came back with a 12v electric one. It was that or an 18v battery one for twice the cost and same torque specs. We'll see if it's up to the job.

I'm nervous about going under the car as we're having aftershocks every few minutes from yesterday's 6.6 quake.
Note the large chunks of tree under the subframe just in case:
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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: paddymarsh on August 17, 2013, 08:59:58 PM
First time posting in this thread. Had a pretty productive last 2 days. Yesterday I finally got my new wheels fitted and all sorted out. Then today I replaced my spark plugs and thermostat. I flushed out all the old green coolant and replaced it with G12. Had to flush it out about 50 times before all the green was finally gone.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on August 17, 2013, 09:17:06 PM
Those wheels look familiar. Are they 17" or 18"?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 17, 2013, 09:28:47 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on August 17, 2013, 09:17:06 PM
Those wheels look familiar. Are they 17" or 18"?
Oettinger RE's ;)
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on August 17, 2013, 10:52:15 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on August 17, 2013, 09:17:06 PM
Those wheels look familiar. Are they 17" or 18"?


Quote from: Fizz on August 17, 2013, 09:28:47 PM
Oettinger RE's ;)

I got a set of those for sale in 5x100 18" 2 peice as well ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on August 17, 2013, 11:56:59 PM
Yes, I have the same wheels.
I was looking at the 18s but they are pretty heavy :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on August 18, 2013, 08:23:11 AM
Quote from: HitmanGTI on August 17, 2013, 10:52:15 PM
I got a set of those for sale in 5x100 18" 2 peice as well ;)

The two piece rims are called RZ
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: paddymarsh on August 18, 2013, 04:20:41 PM
They are the 17x8 one piece ones
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on August 18, 2013, 04:32:32 PM
Took it to the glossmaster to see what magic he can perform. After being told nearly every panel has been resprayed/colourmatched i was a bit miffed. He reckons he can make it all one colour again so will see how it goes :)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: thomas.dq on August 18, 2013, 05:47:11 PM
New wheels on!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on August 18, 2013, 07:12:50 PM
Removed & cleaned the bumper grilles and replaced the spoiler.

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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on August 18, 2013, 08:20:00 PM
Quote from: Brett on August 18, 2013, 04:32:32 PM
After being told nearly every panel has been resprayed/colourmatched i was a bit miffed. He reckons he can make it all one colour again so will see how it goes :)

Yup, common issue with most imola owners!! I had a poor colour match on my old s3 front left guard. And then there was the half of the car that was exposed to sunlight in a garage for most of its life!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on August 18, 2013, 10:07:34 PM
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wrapped the roof black, just for something to do
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on August 18, 2013, 11:21:30 PM
Quote from: hagan on August 18, 2013, 10:07:34 PM
wrapped the roof black, just for something to do
Tidy  8) Got a front view pic?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on August 19, 2013, 11:58:09 AM
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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on August 19, 2013, 01:45:42 PM
Looks good hagan!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 19, 2013, 02:21:06 PM
Lunchtime fun - driveshafts are off.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 20, 2013, 02:16:52 PM
Success!

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That was a mission on my own with two jacks :D

Pretty sure these bits shouldn't be loose in my gearbox.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on August 20, 2013, 02:30:09 PM
Hmmm clutch plate springs.........
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 20, 2013, 03:13:02 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on August 20, 2013, 02:16:52 PM


Pretty sure these bits shouldn't be loose in my gearbox.

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Just put them in the oil filler cap, Im sure they will find their own way home ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on August 20, 2013, 03:19:54 PM
Dropped all the Locks off to a lock smith to get sorted out once and for all....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 20, 2013, 04:02:18 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on August 20, 2013, 03:13:02 PM
Just put them in the oil filler cap, Im sure they will find their own way home ;)


:D

Hoping to find some more time tonight to get the clutch and flywheel changed.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on August 20, 2013, 06:00:27 PM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on August 20, 2013, 07:08:14 PM
Quote from: HitmanGTI on August 20, 2013, 06:00:27 PM
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lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on August 20, 2013, 10:07:29 PM
Bought another MK4 for my Mrs, APK with 144k's.
Tidy inside, non-faded red exterior.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on August 21, 2013, 02:50:15 PM
flew through a warrant, no issues
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 21, 2013, 04:41:49 PM
Some re-assembly at last

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Old bits
The middle bit was flapping around - guess that's where those bits of spring should have been
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on August 21, 2013, 09:02:27 PM
Well that clutch has seen its best day, got your money's worth out of that
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 21, 2013, 09:25:05 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on August 21, 2013, 09:02:27 PM
Well that clutch has seen its best day, got your money's worth out of that

Nearly 130000km and mapped from 15000 so not bad!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aimee:) on August 22, 2013, 04:58:11 PM
Fresh new Rego and WOF flew through  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on August 22, 2013, 05:46:46 PM
Cleaned the road trip dirt off, washed the wheels, polished the exhaust tips and touched up the stone chipped areas on the wheels.

What a wonderful weather today in Auckland for those tasks! All ready for Final Touch next Friday then off to SO!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 22, 2013, 06:03:33 PM
Swapped my gearbox side engine mount, cleaned some crap from around the wheel arch liners, Hammerited the rusty bit on my subframe.
Waiting for the gearbox to be sorted now so I can bolt things back together. And my wheels :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 27, 2013, 02:23:09 PM
Ready to go back in tomorrow night:

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Paperweights:

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 27, 2013, 02:28:46 PM
Gears could be Stance off trophies?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on August 27, 2013, 03:21:16 PM
I believe in going prepared...........

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on August 27, 2013, 04:28:47 PM
Snap

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 27, 2013, 04:34:23 PM
Another delivery

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: macca1 on August 28, 2013, 05:45:10 PM
Got it back from the panelbeaters today went from this....

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1292.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb570%2Fdmcca10%2Fphoto3_zps24399863.jpg&hash=4c7df65af5ff227fd37e30d0f5a00879db8323ee) (http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/dmcca10/media/photo3_zps24399863.jpg.html)

To this, also got a good clean

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1292.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb570%2Fdmcca10%2Fphoto_zps3aa8cac3.jpg&hash=0ff916633cf0d867efd36bc5aafe1c4b50f851b6) (http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/dmcca10/media/photo_zps3aa8cac3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on August 28, 2013, 06:02:23 PM
Replaced the expansion tank.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 28, 2013, 06:51:25 PM
Just got the gearbox back in. Lots of bolts to put back now :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 28, 2013, 10:28:17 PM
Getting there:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/q72/s720x720/1280504_10151813822985901_1507095362_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1082262_10151813828805901_402060487_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 30, 2013, 12:43:25 PM
It moves!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1279010_10151817117285901_216836133_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 01, 2013, 08:20:24 PM
Nothing much.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7389%2F9644014250_0a430c5244_b.jpg&hash=9e8fda6f1a0e7fc74fe65a8a122f33461de61a99)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7460%2F9640764735_86c44aef1d_b.jpg&hash=44e2c32f1c39f14be431d83e26b8a631fda8c131)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on September 01, 2013, 08:25:41 PM
Rob, you're about two weeks late for the Eastbourne meet  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on September 01, 2013, 11:41:45 PM
New Fuel Filter. Removed some stuff. Going in tomorrow for braided brake lines and motul rbf600 fluid change.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on September 03, 2013, 07:09:22 PM
Smashed the rear window. Anyone have GTI hatch glass for a mk2?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on September 03, 2013, 09:52:46 PM
Rob - those gears would be cool trophies if you wanted to get rid of them?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on September 03, 2013, 10:32:02 PM
MK4's weren't born with this!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk628%2FEvil-Mera%2FRearWiper_zps0058ab29.jpg&hash=80a7984452b2f4d11b146e41e3689b11df7036f1) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Evil-Mera/media/RearWiper_zps0058ab29.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on September 03, 2013, 10:38:38 PM
The Mk5 Wiper is quite a lot cleaner, hey
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on September 07, 2013, 12:26:51 PM
Bought some bigger wheels for it
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on September 07, 2013, 07:11:39 PM
Detailed an S3
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on September 07, 2013, 09:19:27 PM

Quote from: Fizz on September 07, 2013, 07:11:39 PM
Detailed an S3

Nice, a noggy blue by any chance?! ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on September 07, 2013, 10:57:14 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on September 07, 2013, 09:19:27 PM
Nice, a noggy blue by any chance?! ;)

Dat shine   ;)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi143.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr159%2Ffaiyazk%2F20130907_132814.jpg&hash=4a69bc75c9392112aa7af49d1d9eb8b593198e59)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on September 09, 2013, 01:14:32 PM
put a Polo GTI shorty aerial on it


before/after
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FzLCS4ly.jpg&hash=b4232cb0031ee79fa43b6a92f230fc3d6993f5b4) (https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FM2IvlUr.jpg&hash=fbc1cbe5e3ae61c046c3a019152cd6aad2d8044a)

comparison
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FexDpACP.jpg&hash=9bec8997fa43e86db10bfca310a7972248935806)

thanks to Mike at Tristram for acquiring it for me

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 09, 2013, 01:40:07 PM
Quote from: the phantom on September 09, 2013, 01:14:32 PM
put a Polo GTI shorty aerial on it


thanks to Mike at Tristram for acquiring it for me

What did it cost?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on September 09, 2013, 01:54:15 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on September 09, 2013, 01:40:07 PM
What did it cost?

around $56, there was some VASK discount in there
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aimee:) on September 10, 2013, 07:45:09 PM
Booked in at the paint shop next week  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on September 10, 2013, 08:03:04 PM
Quote from: Aimee:) on September 10, 2013, 07:45:09 PM
Booked in at the paint shop next week  ;D

Fixing the flaky parts?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aimee:) on September 10, 2013, 08:16:13 PM
Quote from: zyeffur on September 10, 2013, 08:03:04 PM
Fixing the flaky parts?
Yeah, have to take the roof, around all windows and spoiler right back to completely fix it so hopefully the blending goes well!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on September 10, 2013, 08:25:05 PM
Back in at Speedtech for some final adjustments before track day. Hoping all is good.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Angle on September 10, 2013, 08:44:42 PM
Tried to clean up a dashboard with 6 years of dust on it. I just seemed to be making each successive layer of dirt cleaner.....still haven't reached the dash yet!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 10, 2013, 10:20:11 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on September 10, 2013, 08:25:05 PM
Back in at Speedtech for some final adjustments before track day. Hoping all is good.

Hang on - Speedtech in Wellington? They have the kit to tune Mk4s?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on September 11, 2013, 08:16:51 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on September 10, 2013, 10:20:11 PM
Hang on - Speedtech in Wellington? They have the kit to tune Mk4s?
No, unfortunately not. They just do work on my car a bit.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 11, 2013, 02:23:40 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on September 11, 2013, 08:16:51 AM
No, unfortunately not. They just do work on my car a bit.

Bugger. Shark aren't doing much for me - not getting back to me etc, want to get it properly tuned. Hmph.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on September 11, 2013, 02:25:31 PM
Send it down  ;D ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 11, 2013, 02:29:14 PM
Quote from: M on September 11, 2013, 02:25:31 PM
Send it down  ;D ;)

I'm tempted. Or bring you up?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on September 11, 2013, 03:02:03 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on September 11, 2013, 02:23:40 PM
Bugger. Shark aren't doing much for me - not getting back to me etc, want to get it properly tuned. Hmph.
STM would probably just put a Link in, tune it up and call it a day. 1 positive of going after market ECU in Wellington.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 11, 2013, 03:36:27 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on September 11, 2013, 03:02:03 PM
STM would probably just put a Link in, tune it up and call it a day. 1 positive of going after market ECU in Wellington.

Yep that's what Shred would do. Link G4 plugin specifically for Golf 4 platform but cost was $3.5k.
Makes future tuning simple and local but a big cost.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on September 11, 2013, 03:44:08 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on September 11, 2013, 02:29:14 PM
I'm tempted. Or bring you up?

That could work possibly, if and when I am ever not busy!! Transport down and then fly down and drive back, be a good drive home.

Link Plugin is a good option now but only if you are putting it in a race car IMHO. Standard stuff is better for standard driving and daily work I think.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: NOWAY1 on September 12, 2013, 01:29:33 PM
Votex Front Lip Install (did the lower grills the other day).

Before:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi15.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa378%2FBlueandKim%2FCars%2F2013-09-12104251_zps1e4631d0.jpg&hash=7bb9ae15541d8734523a718db196fad049a9a071) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/BlueandKim/media/Cars/2013-09-12104251_zps1e4631d0.jpg.html)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi15.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa378%2FBlueandKim%2FCars%2F2013-09-12104302_zpsce7e5d07.jpg&hash=13ac07d516cfcae1bcda2deb00c36a489eae1f56) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/BlueandKim/media/Cars/2013-09-12104302_zpsce7e5d07.jpg.html)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi15.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa378%2FBlueandKim%2FCars%2F2013-09-12104312_zps49262d7d.jpg&hash=243682768ee21b070b2a395e6b2d606756b8eaf4) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/BlueandKim/media/Cars/2013-09-12104312_zps49262d7d.jpg.html)

Comparison:  OEM on top, Votex on bottom
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi15.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa378%2FBlueandKim%2FCars%2F2013-09-12110143_zpsa3a190be.jpg&hash=35466de202bb29afa0af019ce3b5222faa5572e4) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/BlueandKim/media/Cars/2013-09-12110143_zpsa3a190be.jpg.html)

After:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi15.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa378%2FBlueandKim%2FCars%2F2013-09-12125754_zps697ad98f.jpg&hash=2530ceac3cbb193436f0720d2c33b1e2673de604) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/BlueandKim/media/Cars/2013-09-12125754_zps697ad98f.jpg.html)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi15.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa378%2FBlueandKim%2FCars%2F2013-09-12125807_zps70069c56.jpg&hash=534ed3d079e8a7b9b0f5e708e60bd32d421b8389) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/BlueandKim/media/Cars/2013-09-12125807_zps70069c56.jpg.html)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi15.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa378%2FBlueandKim%2FCars%2F2013-09-12125820_zpsd234f268.jpg&hash=32240110d882bb2769b76aaa712a33a2b7cf3e19) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/BlueandKim/media/Cars/2013-09-12125820_zpsd234f268.jpg.html)


Rob - A local European garage in Petone is working on getting a VAG tuning setup for us Wellywooders.  Can't share the details until the licensing is sorted but it should happen in the next couple of weeks/months.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on September 12, 2013, 03:43:22 PM
Looks the same but new ?

???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 12, 2013, 06:03:28 PM
Quote from: Faran on September 12, 2013, 01:29:33 PM

Rob - A local European garage in Petone is working on getting a VAG tuning setup for us Wellywooders.  Can't share the details until the licensing is sorted but it should happen in the next couple of weeks/months.

Interesting.. :) Got a response from Shark and a promise of some action :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on September 12, 2013, 06:17:42 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on September 12, 2013, 03:43:22 PM
Looks the same but new ?

???

That's what I thought.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: NOWAY1 on September 12, 2013, 09:06:45 PM
Quote from: zyeffur on September 12, 2013, 06:17:42 PM
That's what I thought.
LOL yeah crappy dark pics the votex lip is about 1cm larger in every direction and flares out on the sides rather than curving in like the stock one. Theres a gap with supports that follow the grill detail lines so adds some agression. That said it's a subtle mod but I'm happy with it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on September 12, 2013, 09:16:09 PM
Quote from: Faran on September 12, 2013, 09:06:45 PM
LOL yeah crappy dark pics the votex lip is about 1cm larger in every direction and flares out on the sides rather than curving in like the stock one. Theres a gap with supports that follow the grill detail lines so adds some agression. That said it's a subtle mod but I'm happy with it.

Urethane grille? Or genuine votex
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: NOWAY1 on September 12, 2013, 09:54:43 PM
Urethane votex rep, cost 240 landed. If I'd waited a week I would have saved $20 on exchange rates but c'est lavie
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on September 13, 2013, 08:48:48 AM
Quote from: Faran on September 12, 2013, 09:54:43 PM
Urethane votex rep, cost 240 landed. If I'd waited a week I would have saved $20 on exchange rates but c'est lavie

Ah all good, looks nice. U need to buy Tim's CF Spoiler to match the bonnet ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: NOWAY1 on September 13, 2013, 05:08:48 PM
Quote from: Fizz on September 13, 2013, 08:48:48 AM
Ah all good, looks nice. U need to buy Tim's CF Spoiler to match the bonnet ;)
I'm definitely keen and counting my pennies, hoping it's still around when I can afford it.  Would LOVE to do a R32 rear conversion like yours and do the valance too.

Okay, since the previous pics were fairly shoddy with side lighting merging the details in the shadows I took a couple pics with the morning sun for clarification.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi15.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa378%2FBlueandKim%2FCars%2F2013-09-13083858_zpsae3043b3.jpg&hash=ebc3c739bafb5ed17a637fd7032b96d2c2a5b41d) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/BlueandKim/media/Cars/2013-09-13083858_zpsae3043b3.jpg.html)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi15.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa378%2FBlueandKim%2FCars%2F2013-09-13083914_zps8b08ecab.jpg&hash=99d45cf5c52fbba5c132ad18466bca2592b8dded) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/BlueandKim/media/Cars/2013-09-13083914_zps8b08ecab.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on September 13, 2013, 06:20:48 PM
Difference seen, once pointed out...

;)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on September 21, 2013, 01:44:18 PM
Sold my MK5. Bought this.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg405.imageshack.us%2Fimg405%2F636%2Fwrxq.jpg&hash=5616ce79342f95e948593e53d601426794bd8f20)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg203.imageshack.us%2Fimg203%2F549%2Fwv1y.jpg&hash=af3c96b6f8fc371e143f5bbfa7a803a4a6038082)

Main selling point:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg823.imageshack.us%2Fimg823%2F9707%2Ff94m.jpg&hash=137a2278b987925a1f7424f9006ecd735a75932a)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on September 21, 2013, 02:27:00 PM
My old jetta !!!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on September 21, 2013, 02:29:57 PM
Quote from: RevHappy on September 21, 2013, 02:27:00 PM
My old jetta !!!

Sent from my GT-I9300T using Tapatalk 2

No way. Loving it!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on September 21, 2013, 02:30:37 PM
Congrats on the purchase. Any plans. Still looks tidy but that scrape on the door is new

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on September 21, 2013, 02:33:48 PM
Not yet! Only had it for a couple of hours haha so just learning to drive it. Yeah I'll get that scrape sorted. It's very tidy  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on September 21, 2013, 02:35:14 PM
When I had it I did he joey mod on the lights. Replaced the rear tailloghts that were cracked and replaced the rear boot garnish. Also buffed the whole thing

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on September 21, 2013, 04:18:56 PM
Awesome! I'm surprised how tidy it is. Took the tow bar off if anyone wants it
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on September 22, 2013, 07:51:56 AM
3 into the back of the RS4

baby number 3 has arrived (last Sunday) , all healthy and everyone is adjusting well (the house just got a whole heap more chaotic!)


:)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi603.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt111%2Fwetaworker%2FAudi%25202001%2520RS4%2520Blue%2520-%2520Post%2520Purchase%2FSeats_zps443bf419.jpg&hash=fa6a4b9dde77d253ec4dbebb6d317d3cb6876320) (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/wetaworker/media/Audi%202001%20RS4%20Blue%20-%20Post%20Purchase/Seats_zps443bf419.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: NOWAY1 on September 22, 2013, 07:57:50 AM
Congrats mate! You planning on keeping the rs4 or getting a 7 seater?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aimee:) on September 22, 2013, 09:35:29 AM
Got my car back from the painters late Friday, looks really good from my brief inspection in the rain.
Cleaned up new door handle (Thanks Filx) wrapped and fitted it, looks much tidier!
Also changed gearbox oil.  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on September 22, 2013, 10:38:25 AM
Quote from: Aimee:) on September 22, 2013, 09:35:29 AM
Got my car back from the painters late Friday, looks really good from my brief inspection in the rain.
Cleaned up new door handle (Thanks Filx) wrapped and fitted it, looks much tidier!
Also changed gearbox oil.  :)

Pix Pix Pix pix !
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on September 22, 2013, 12:24:37 PM
Quote from: NOWAY1 on September 22, 2013, 07:57:50 AM
Congrats mate! You planning on keeping the rs4 or getting a 7 seater?

Thanks!

At the mo keeping the rs4. Got 2 car seats in the rs2 as well for big
Kid adventure time with dad.

Eventually we'll need something bigger but hopefully by then I'll add a 3rd vehicle and try and keep these old girls (& keep them up to scratch which will most likely be the challenging $$$ part!)

Yup. I'm a horder...


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 22, 2013, 05:29:36 PM
Congratulations John! I'm impressed the RS4 will take three child seats.

I finished cutting the roof off a Golf for member virus-zn and took it home until he can collect it!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.staticflickr.com%2F2894%2F9868033773_a3d0c75f33_b.jpg&hash=3c1782cbee225a62ad2981d630de4fa3365f74f1)

Yo dawg I heard you liked roofs so I put a roof on your roof.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.staticflickr.com%2F3781%2F9867921445_c7bf36738e_b.jpg&hash=92f330bf025c6aaf2176340aafe76c4d2ed63b7a)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.staticflickr.com%2F3801%2F9868043383_ab589d0426_b.jpg&hash=cc4818853baa22ae29e5bdd1a52b0a8fca88712e)

Also found cat scratches on the bonnet, grr
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.staticflickr.com%2F5473%2F9867954386_ddaba22b4b_b.jpg&hash=a21a5c3d7e8258d60a63f39f4e1125692fb0078a)

The culprit?
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.staticflickr.com%2F3694%2F9867958795_cae8c691fa_b.jpg&hash=74a1f6445aeddd0f0450392b3fb449b065113b22)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aimee:) on September 22, 2013, 05:30:47 PM
Quote from: zyeffur on September 22, 2013, 10:38:25 AM
Pix Pix Pix pix !
Posted a thread in 'members cars' have a look  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on September 22, 2013, 05:59:37 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on September 22, 2013, 05:29:36 PM
The culprit?
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.staticflickr.com%2F3694%2F9867958795_cae8c691fa_b.jpg&hash=74a1f6445aeddd0f0450392b3fb449b065113b22)

That innocent look doesn't fool anyone...

>:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nordschleife on September 24, 2013, 08:40:42 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on September 22, 2013, 05:29:36 PM
Congratulations John! I'm impressed the RS4 will take three child seats.

I finished cutting the roof off a Golf for member virus-zn and took it home until he can collect it!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.staticflickr.com%2F2894%2F9868033773_a3d0c75f33_b.jpg&hash=3c1782cbee225a62ad2981d630de4fa3365f74f1)


Hi Rob,

Before you bin that can  I please buy the plastic wiper nut cover?  I've been missing one for ages!

Cheers
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on September 24, 2013, 09:00:45 PM
Quote from: nordschleife on September 24, 2013, 08:40:42 PM
Hi Rob,

Before you bin that can  I please buy the plastic wiper nut cover?  I've been missing one for ages!

Cheers
8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on September 26, 2013, 10:09:05 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg809%2F9028%2F1jef.jpg&hash=6e8525303784f27538de38e291869ebb9dff245e)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on September 27, 2013, 07:02:00 AM
Quote from: hagan on September 26, 2013, 10:09:05 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg809%2F9028%2F1jef.jpg&hash=6e8525303784f27538de38e291869ebb9dff245e)

calendar shoot?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on September 27, 2013, 07:07:41 AM
Adapted and fitted power windows in Ash's Car... (The mk2)

(That window setup is rad.. its has one touch up and down relays etc)

You can see Hagan above ^^ Posing in front of his MK5 with its new Spacers on...

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VolksAdam on October 01, 2013, 06:47:10 PM
had a new 2nd hand power steering rack fitted, fluid flush, new top mount and wheel alignment!!!! $$$$$$$$$$$.. Needed it though
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 01, 2013, 07:41:14 PM
Had a go with some of this
http://www.detaildepot.co.nz/77-chemical-guys-wheel-rim-cleaner-gel.html
Then some of this
http://www.detaildepot.co.nz/190-chemical-guys-wheel-guard-.html
It took me an hour to do one wheel including taking it off the car but it's the cleanest my wheel has been in years. Pretty impressed.
Just need to do the rest now.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on October 01, 2013, 09:22:15 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.staticflickr.com%2F3716%2F10034280936_3006062e33_o.jpg&hash=79ae2a2b0a47c03a6165aec81fd69a6d2a4d7ec9)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 01, 2013, 09:29:07 PM
You should just buy mine!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 01, 2013, 09:38:08 PM
Not much.......
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 01, 2013, 09:38:47 PM
is that the LHD one you are converting to RHD?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on October 01, 2013, 09:39:33 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on October 01, 2013, 09:29:07 PM
You should just buy mine!!!

:laugh: I'm not going down the vr6 road.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 01, 2013, 09:40:13 PM
Yup..........I was till today.......just wrecking it now
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ritmo on October 01, 2013, 09:44:50 PM

Quote from: weta.worker on September 22, 2013, 07:51:56 AM
3 into the back of the RS4

baby number 3 has arrived (last Sunday) , all healthy and everyone is adjusting well (the house just got a whole heap more chaotic!)


:)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi603.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt111%2Fwetaworker%2FAudi%25202001%2520RS4%2520Blue%2520-%2520Post%2520Purchase%2FSeats_zps443bf419.jpg&hash=fa6a4b9dde77d253ec4dbebb6d317d3cb6876320) (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/wetaworker/media/Audi%202001%20RS4%20Blue%20-%20Post%20Purchase/Seats_zps443bf419.jpg.html)

Congrats ..... Nice carpet ! Haha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 01, 2013, 09:54:33 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on October 01, 2013, 09:40:13 PM
Yup..........I was till today.......just wrecking it now

Whaaaaaaa?!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on October 01, 2013, 10:09:03 PM
Quote from: M M on October 01, 2013, 09:22:15 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.staticflickr.com%2F3716%2F10034280936_3006062e33_o.jpg&hash=79ae2a2b0a47c03a6165aec81fd69a6d2a4d7ec9)

You had a can of Coke! Nice

Nice mk2 by the way ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on October 01, 2013, 10:19:27 PM
Quote from: captncrash on October 01, 2013, 10:09:03 PM
You had a can of Coke! Nice

Nice mk2 by the way ;)

Yeah I quite enjoyed it actually. Thanks man.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 01, 2013, 10:24:17 PM
Quote from: M M on October 01, 2013, 09:39:33 PM
:laugh: I'm not going down the vr6 road.

You'll regret it... ;) ;D >: :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on October 01, 2013, 11:17:46 PM
Quote from: M M on October 01, 2013, 10:19:27 PM
Yeah I quite enjoyed it actually. Thanks man.

What's going in MM?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on October 02, 2013, 06:39:21 AM
Quote from: ritmo on October 01, 2013, 09:44:50 PM
Congrats ..... Nice carpet ! Haha

heehee! thats one of the boys pillows  :D

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on October 02, 2013, 09:00:56 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on October 01, 2013, 10:24:17 PM
You'll regret it... ;) ;D >: :D

Not when the fuel bill arrives :P

Quote from: KARTS on October 01, 2013, 11:17:46 PM
What's going in MM?

All will be revealed once it's in and going, however I will say that it's a combination that I haven't seen done in NZ before.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on October 02, 2013, 09:30:43 AM
Quote from: M M on October 02, 2013, 09:00:56 AM
All will be revealed once it's in and going, however I will say that it's a combination that I haven't seen done in NZ before.
1.8T into a mk2??  ;D :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on October 02, 2013, 10:00:15 AM
Quote from: Fizz on October 02, 2013, 09:30:43 AM
1.8T into a mk2??  ;D :P

Haha no, no. Plus that's been done.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on October 02, 2013, 12:54:56 PM
2.0T into Mk2?  >:D  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on October 02, 2013, 01:17:14 PM
Quote from: Fizz on October 02, 2013, 12:54:56 PM
2.0T into Mk2?  >:D  ;D

All in good time mate, all in good time.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 02, 2013, 06:17:28 PM

Quote from: M M

All will be revealed once it's in and going, however I will say that it's a combination that I haven't seen done in NZ before.
/quote]

V5? Diesel tdi? :)

On another note, spent a few hours taking front grill off on the mk5 and playing with some plasti-dip.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F10%2F02%2Fa6e7y4a2.jpg&hash=0c748727ffa659f08a797f620bcbfd05078a2785)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on October 02, 2013, 11:06:19 PM
I quite like that :)
Keep the badge chrome though?
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 02, 2013, 11:38:24 PM
Thanks, I have the original chrome badge too. I bought this black one ages ago for the GTI. Thought I'd use it. Chrome looks a bit too bling I thought...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on October 03, 2013, 07:31:53 AM
i like that too, was never really a fan of the silver.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on October 03, 2013, 08:18:17 AM
yeah that looks rad Ash, iv seen some that have the mask colour matched to the body looks kinda cool too, like an undercover r32.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on October 04, 2013, 05:57:05 AM
"Stanced" my engine last night lowered the rear of it down 16mm for that gangster "lean back" effect... Pushing the limits of sump to road clearance ratio

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 05, 2013, 05:05:48 PM
Fitted my BFI heavy knob

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I like it a lot!

Also fitted my bling Milotec gauge rings

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on October 06, 2013, 08:10:53 PM
Showed some love to the non-VAG German in the garage.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1194.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa367%2Fsifty1%2Fmaico.jpg&hash=b4e9eab40ad7e82ba354ea66cf08c90d7f49d75a) (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/sifty1/media/maico.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on October 06, 2013, 09:20:42 PM
Removed the tail lights so I could clean behind & polish them.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk628%2FEvil-Mera%2F15_zps950e4003.jpg&hash=840aba4accc97edbf9bd8a7900d838631cef37bd) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Evil-Mera/media/15_zps950e4003.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 12, 2013, 11:18:17 PM
Just bits & pieces.............
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on October 13, 2013, 04:04:56 AM
You're not wrecking it anymore?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on October 13, 2013, 10:16:07 AM
That looks like he's unwrecking it to me  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Lachlan013 on October 15, 2013, 05:34:35 PM
Had the suspension top mounts front and rear replaced, and partway through discovered that the rear shocks were absolutely DEAD. You could push them all the way in and they wouldn't push back at all. That would explain some of the terrible handling characteristics I've been experiencing for the last wee while. Rides much better now: quieter, tighter, and much less pitching forward under braking.

Can't believe it's taken me so long to get around to this...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on October 17, 2013, 08:20:04 PM
Waved good bye as it mosied on down the road!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 17, 2013, 10:28:43 PM

Quote from: The Truth on October 17, 2013, 08:20:04 PM
Waved good bye as it mosied on down the road!

Great news, but sad at the same time. Anyone we know?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on October 17, 2013, 10:51:18 PM
Quote from: The Truth on October 17, 2013, 08:20:04 PM
Waved good bye as it mosied on down the road!

I saw it cruising on Ponsonby road yesterday, not sure if it was you or the new owner but I saw it head on from way in the distance and was like boom that's a plush Mk4 down there!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 17, 2013, 10:55:11 PM
Did an intake port carbon clean on the 2.0TSI engine, quite an ugly messy job and hopefully a new
catch can will prevent me having to do it again.  >:( damning direct injection engines........
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on October 18, 2013, 12:05:44 AM
Quote from: 80 Vert on October 17, 2013, 10:55:11 PM
Did an intake port carbon clean on the 2.0TSI engine, quite an ugly messy job and hopefully a new
catch can will prevent me having to do it again.  >:( damning direct injection engines........
Catch can will slow down the buildup but wont stop it unfortunately :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on October 18, 2013, 02:05:50 AM
Quote from: The Truth on October 17, 2013, 08:20:04 PM
Waved good bye as it mosied on down the road!

Congrats man, finally sold it. Now my turn!

How much did it go for if you don't mind me asking? Price you want?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on October 18, 2013, 07:11:44 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on October 17, 2013, 10:28:43 PM
Great news, but sad at the same time. Anyone we know?

Young fella, hopefully he'll show up here soon. Was super stoked, so I'm glad it went to someone who will appreciate it.

Quote from: coons on October 17, 2013, 10:51:18 PM
I saw it cruising on Ponsonby road yesterday, not sure if it was you or the new owner but I saw it head on from way in the distance and was like boom that's a plush Mk4 down there!

Might have been me going for the final joyride!? He picked it up last night, and straight on a road trip to Taupo. He is AK based though.

Quote from: zyeffur on October 18, 2013, 02:05:50 AM
How much did it go for if you don't mind me asking? Price you want?

I had to let it go for a bit less than I like to admit, but the mrs is too preggers now for such a low ride! $8k in the end  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: choppy16v on October 19, 2013, 03:16:01 PM
put vented fronts on the tdi mk3
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 19, 2013, 05:50:40 PM
All clean

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1400483_10151918799155901_107200680_o.jpg)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 19, 2013, 08:59:00 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on October 19, 2013, 05:50:40 PM
All clean

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1400483_10151918799155901_107200680_o.jpg)

Still the best looking Skoda I've ever seen!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 20, 2013, 08:42:00 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on October 19, 2013, 08:59:00 PM
Still the best looking Skoda I've ever seen!

Thanks - high praise coming from you :)

Attended a local charity fundraiser car event.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1398412_10151921080865901_1500335513_o.jpg)

Some blokes looking at a Skoda
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(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1271015_10151921081575901_1446097112_o.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1073974_10151921079400901_1824398779_o.jpg)

More cars:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151921078820901.1073741830.197096790900&type=1
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 27, 2013, 01:52:01 AM
Got into some plasti dipping for a mates b6 a4.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: prg-gti on October 27, 2013, 12:26:10 PM
Put a new set of Goodyear Eagle F1 A2's all round - very happy - particularly at $199 a corner fitted and balanced!

Time for a clean if this incessant bl00dy wind ever dies down...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on October 27, 2013, 07:23:40 PM
Quote$199 a corner fitted and balanced!

That's a good price, what size? Have heard they can be it noisy, whats your experience?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on October 27, 2013, 09:16:12 PM
Claybar'd the Merc. So worth it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aimee:) on October 28, 2013, 10:22:35 AM
Washed door frames, sills and engine bay - also cleaned/vacuumed interior.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on October 28, 2013, 04:21:46 PM
Used the long weekend to groom the Fleet.
One each day.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk628%2FEvil-Mera%2F9_zps3e1e11d2.jpg&hash=9a1b47ac7520f2e7163fa82c923099f6b6e77a37) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Evil-Mera/media/9_zps3e1e11d2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on November 01, 2013, 04:31:09 PM
Cracking weather today!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1425343_10151949976625901_761494897_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on November 01, 2013, 04:48:58 PM
One of a hand full of sunny days Wellington gets Rob?  ;)
Does look like a ripper though.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on November 01, 2013, 05:08:06 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on November 01, 2013, 04:48:58 PM
One of a hand full of sunny days Wellington gets Rob?  ;)
Does look like a ripper though.



It's always sunny in Wellington :) Hardly ever windy. Honest.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on November 01, 2013, 06:04:27 PM
QuoteIt's always sunny in Wellington  Hardly ever windy. Honest.

Rob's right, it's certainly not hailing right now  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on November 01, 2013, 06:05:08 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on November 01, 2013, 05:08:06 PM
It's always sunny in Wellington :) Hardly ever windy. Honest.

that's not Wellington, it's the Kapiti Coast!  cheat  ;) ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on November 03, 2013, 05:10:32 PM
Close!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1402313_10151956094985901_1718926660_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on November 03, 2013, 11:39:11 PM
haha that usually means 'not low enough'!

looking sleek, Rob! :) (i meant the car  :P)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 04, 2013, 11:46:07 AM

Put 6x9's in its parcel Tray
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on November 04, 2013, 12:43:34 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on November 04, 2013, 11:46:07 AM
Put 6x9's in its parcel Tray

chrome g zero's must next?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on November 04, 2013, 01:14:04 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on November 04, 2013, 11:46:07 AM
Put 6x9's in its parcel Tray

isn't that overkill seeing as u have a sub installed?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 04, 2013, 01:33:40 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on November 04, 2013, 12:43:34 PM
chrome g zero's must next?

I thought they were all in Wangarei? ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nutymike on November 10, 2013, 06:54:42 PM
Added oem roof rack and v6 4mo front lip.All ready for kayak fishing this summer !

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on November 10, 2013, 09:54:23 PM
Satin black badge & tow-ball cap.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on November 11, 2013, 02:22:31 PM
aircon work, new compressor control valve and clutch re-shim to take up slack
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on November 18, 2013, 09:53:18 PM
New rear seats arrived today.

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When I opened the package I was a bit concerned.

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I broke out the old IKEA leather cleaning and feeding kit.
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The came up lovely!
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on November 18, 2013, 09:59:59 PM
What seats are they Rob? Looking good.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on November 18, 2013, 10:02:26 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on November 18, 2013, 09:59:59 PM
What seats are they Rob? Looking good.

Oh yeah should have said. They're Recaros out of a V6 4Motion Golf.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on November 18, 2013, 10:11:58 PM
Nice rob they look good  ;)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: thomas.dq on November 25, 2013, 06:57:32 PM
Installed LED park lights yesterday.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on November 26, 2013, 09:50:03 PM
Quote from: thomas.dq on November 25, 2013, 06:57:32 PM
Installed LED park lights yesterday.

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I've been thinking about LED parking lights as DRLs, what did you use?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on November 26, 2013, 09:52:20 PM
Complied and registered the 3 door  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on November 27, 2013, 10:32:58 AM
nice one John, can't wait to come take a gander at it  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on November 27, 2013, 11:51:45 AM
Quote from: Fizz on November 27, 2013, 10:32:58 AM
nice one John, can't wait to come take a gander at it  ;D

Anytime mate
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on November 27, 2013, 02:34:00 PM
Finally bought another one. Still in Japan though, got it for a steal. Will be here in a month or so. Will need a new stereo, RCD510 or the like. Spotted one that Vert has on TM, will try and rustle up the moola asap.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on November 27, 2013, 02:40:32 PM
Quote from: The Truth on November 27, 2013, 02:34:00 PM
Finally bought another one. Still in Japan though, got it for a steal. Will be here in a month or so. Will need a new stereo, RCD510 or the like. Spotted one that Vert has on TM, will try and rustle up the moola asap.

What did you get?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on November 27, 2013, 02:50:00 PM
MK5 wagon, 2.0TSI jobby. Friends, dads, mates, college room mates, dogs cousin, knows a guy in Japland, been looking at auction lists for a while!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on November 27, 2013, 03:25:25 PM
Quote from: The Truth on November 27, 2013, 02:50:00 PM
MK5 wagon, 2.0TSI jobby. Friends, dads, mates, college room mates, dogs cousin, knows a guy in Japland, been looking at auction lists for a while!

ahh nice man! going to low life this thing or daddy mode it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on November 27, 2013, 04:06:11 PM
Bro. Dad mode hard for now. Next project is going to be something that is not a daily. So I'll need a spot with a double garage, might be a while off!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: thomas.dq on November 27, 2013, 05:13:38 PM

Quote from: the phantom on November 26, 2013, 09:50:03 PM
I've been thinking about LED parking lights as DRLs, what did you use?

Used LED T10 bulbs from supercheap auto - $10 for a 2 pack.
Did the number plate lights too :)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GLIDN on November 27, 2013, 11:01:19 PM
Done my own DSG service and n75 replacement on my mk5
Now getting a solid 23-24psi consistently.
No traction tonight even in 4 gear. So if there is a dry spell tomorrow, I'm going to have fun.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on November 28, 2013, 11:15:02 AM
I picked her up from a 30 week stay :o in various shops around the Wellington region.......missed her the whole time,nudging her into the 21st century with some new pieces.Full exhaust rebuild from manifold to tips,total brake upgrade for better safety,kept ABS incorporated .....few other bits and bobs and a cert plate in a pear tree just in time for Christmas......

Stafford,I think you'd approve.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on November 28, 2013, 11:23:33 AM
awesome :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aimee:) on December 01, 2013, 04:03:17 PM
Replaced differential seals as one was leaking a bit, at the same time replaced transmission fluid and done a fresh new engine oil and filter service!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on December 01, 2013, 05:59:06 PM
Had a banging day in welly today weather wise,had a few hours to kill before I picked the Mrs up from work,so I replaced both door seals in the CQ with very nicer second hand ones from ebay germany,fixed and reglued the drivers foot stomp mat under the pedals,reglued the boot liner,cleaned the wheelsas they were covered in tape and tape gum from whoever owned them before me(they are a last choice desperation set of wheels while mine are being prepped) refitted some trim,cleaned all the calcium deposits off inside of the rear window heater element,and topped up oil and water. and then painted the driver door window surround and driver side rear window surround as they were shabby as,and cleaned the contacts and fixed the passenger sunvisor light up mirror too.....good start,plenty more to do.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on December 01, 2013, 08:50:22 PM
Went to the warehouse then this happened. For the lols.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on December 01, 2013, 09:10:08 PM
haha i love it!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Aimee:) on December 01, 2013, 09:19:22 PM
Haha, good one! Wish Vask had a 'like' button!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: le mans on December 01, 2013, 10:19:37 PM
Washed 'em.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on December 02, 2013, 09:16:10 AM
like a boss,dang what a line up!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on December 02, 2013, 11:26:51 AM
Agreed what a line up!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: .:R32 on December 02, 2013, 09:00:08 PM
Don't know if it counts but booked in the A4 to have coilovers fitted on Friday.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on December 03, 2013, 08:20:28 AM
Quote from: le mans on December 01, 2013, 10:19:37 PM
Washed 'em.

Winning! You must be getting bored of that RS4 now... ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 04, 2013, 07:24:54 AM
Clutch for the Mk1 GTI arrived:

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on December 11, 2013, 12:26:51 AM
Decided to pull the Dash out to re route and cloth wrap the Wiring loom and eliminate any dodgey crimp connectors hiding in amongst the Chaos!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on December 11, 2013, 11:36:34 AM
^ That's commitment to the MK2 right there Anton!

I need to do this too :-X
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on December 11, 2013, 03:56:02 PM
Quote from: captncrash on December 11, 2013, 11:36:34 AM
^ That's commitment to the MK2 right there Anton!

I need to do this too :-X

Almost there..

Fixed a few broken crimps and re insulated wires that needed it.

Last night
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Lunch time today.

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Next job is Hydro Clutch.



Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 11, 2013, 04:00:45 PM
So you enjoy the Mk2 Anton?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on December 11, 2013, 05:41:56 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on December 11, 2013, 04:00:45 PM
So you enjoy the Mk2 Anton?

Is Lundy Guilty? (Most definitely)  ;)

More sorted then most modern s**t on the market...

just the electrics are ass.. (hence why I'm fixing them)

they are 25+ Years old.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on December 13, 2013, 10:27:35 AM
Wiring is basically tidy.. all re routed nicely now.. and will Foam wrap them too to prevent any possible rattles..

Pedal box out last night.. its Hydro Clutch time..

The cable clutch system i had was perfect but seeing as I had the parts available (LHD Corrado Pedal box etc) and the dash board was already out may aswell do it now.

plus my Cable Clutch system that operates 02a/02J is more usefull to others who dont have the time or want to bodge up a Hydro clutch setup in a MK2 or 1..

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on December 13, 2013, 11:58:19 AM
Quote from: ranton-inc on December 13, 2013, 10:27:35 AM


plus my Cable Clutch system that operates 02a/02J is more usefull to others who dont have the time or want to bodge up a Hydro clutch setup in a MK2 or 1..

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whaaaat!!??  altruism?  ;) 8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on December 13, 2013, 03:27:24 PM
I know some people enjoy bagging dealerships, but I had excellent service from two dealerships today

after the driver's door lock went belly up yesterday and wouldn't unlock, I've been climbing in and out the front passenger's door, so I went into Tristram today to enquire about e new lock, Mike said they didn't have one, but Giltraps had two, he tried to ring Giltraps but no answer

so I went across to service and asked if there was a way to get the door open, so one of their technicians came over, had a fiddle, listened to it and just unlocked it with the key, which of course, had been the first thing I tried, the Mike came out and said he had talked to Simon(mk2) at Giltraps and the lock was waiting for me

over to Giltraps and got the lock at VASK price, so over all a happy chap, the new lock will go in tomorrow

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on December 13, 2013, 04:03:41 PM
Simon has always looked after us well. I hit him up for prices and parts quiet frequently  ;D
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on December 13, 2013, 09:01:41 PM
Fitted used but mint condition roof gutter seals to the MK2 Golf then took it for a decent drive. Old gutter seals had gone super crusty! (https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F12%2F13%2Fepeqa9a3.jpg&hash=0a29198eda436584847c188485f045033cdec1f8)


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: insane on December 13, 2013, 09:41:48 PM
Quote from: captncrash on December 13, 2013, 09:01:41 PM
Fitted used but mint condition roof gutter seals to the MK2 Golf then took it for a decent drive. Old gutter seals had gone super crusty! (https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F12%2F13%2Fepeqa9a3.jpg&hash=0a29198eda436584847c188485f045033cdec1f8)


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Should fix that oil leak, it's looking pretty bad  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: B5Passat on December 14, 2013, 06:50:27 PM
Not today but a week or so ago I got new suspension and brakes put on. The suspension is just st coilovers and the brakes are a big brake kit which is A8 rotors with tt calipers. Now my car is not so low and won't scrap so much hopefully. Just got to get it certified but when I rang one of the certifiers he was booked until mid January.

Today I finally installed my new headlight switch and module which has an auto selection. I drilled a hole in that tube that goes down towards the rear view mirror to put the sensor into. Now all I have to do is work out how to thread the wire up the a pillar and along the top.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on December 14, 2013, 09:09:08 PM
put in the new door lock, I much prefer jobs where you can see the fruits of your efforts, i.e. cleaning, polishing, new wheels etc
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Angle on December 14, 2013, 09:17:06 PM
Sold the Red Rabbit ?.. the new owner will reveal her/his plans at some point. I've invited them to post up on VASK but they have declined.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on December 14, 2013, 09:40:39 PM
Quote from: AngleBox on December 14, 2013, 09:17:06 PM
Sold the Red Rabbit ?.. the new owner will reveal her/his plans at some point. I've invited them to post up on VASK but they have declined.

Aw stink one, what a lousy sort  ;D
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: paddymarsh on December 15, 2013, 01:10:22 PM
Bought myself an early Xmas present and got my LCD fixed. It actually made me so happy being able to read it.

Next thing is to replace my temperature sensor (it's not actually 40degrees)
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: le mans on December 18, 2013, 10:00:05 PM
Quote from: paddymarsh on December 15, 2013, 01:10:22 PM
Bought myself an early Xmas present and got my LCD fixed. It actually made me so happy being able to read it.

Next thing is to replace my temperature sensor (it's not actually 40degrees)
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Happy days. Who did that for you?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: paddymarsh on December 18, 2013, 10:34:08 PM
Quote from: le mans on December 18, 2013, 10:00:05 PM
Happy days. Who did that for you?

A mate of a mate ended up with a spare screen after working on some guys car so he put it in for me for $270. Not super cheap but cheap enough for me to jump at the chance to get it done.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: paddymarsh on December 21, 2013, 02:22:07 PM
Went and got my cert plate riveted on. So stoked to have to done before New Years 
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on December 21, 2013, 05:22:58 PM
Took it out and raped the tits off it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: S1 on December 21, 2013, 05:39:44 PM
I have 3 plugs all the same left over on the rs4 engine loom replacement ,  SAI , AIRBOX and after run pump , any body help me with identifing which is which?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on December 23, 2013, 04:18:52 PM
power steering was moaning in corners, amazing what 100cc of fluid will achieve!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on December 23, 2013, 10:24:34 PM
Quote from: S1 on December 21, 2013, 05:39:44 PM
I have 3 plugs all the same left over on the rs4 engine loom replacement ,  SAI , AIRBOX and after run pump , any body help me with identifing which is which?

Plug them in as you think they should be, scan for faults, repeat until faults disappear? Assuming it'll throw a code for any of those being incorrectly plugged in.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 26, 2013, 08:41:19 PM
LED puddle lights

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: B5Passat on December 27, 2013, 09:37:44 AM
where did you get the puddle lights from and how much?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on December 27, 2013, 10:38:25 AM
Quote from: B5Passat on December 27, 2013, 09:37:44 AM
where did you get the puddle lights from and how much?

They look like LED Strip Lights, probably easy and cheap enough to buy from jaycar or trademe
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 27, 2013, 11:09:34 AM
Quote from: ranton-inc on December 27, 2013, 10:38:25 AM
They look like LED Strip Lights, probably easy and cheap enough to buy from jaycar or trademe
Yep just LED strips.
Like these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281031039002?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Except this seller has tripled the price when they realised loads of people were buying them after someone posted a guide on Briskoda :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 28, 2013, 05:35:36 PM
Started it for the first time with it's new heart:

http://youtu.be/EGkx1BQtgrU
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on December 28, 2013, 06:01:12 PM
Quote from: M M on December 28, 2013, 05:35:36 PM
Started it for the first time with it's new heart:

http://youtu.be/EGkx1BQtgrU

Very cool. Build thread?

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 28, 2013, 06:05:33 PM
Quote from: RevHappy on December 28, 2013, 06:01:12 PM
Very cool. Build thread?

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Thanks :)

Once I've got it going properly and driving I will make a thread.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on December 28, 2013, 07:11:20 PM
Quote from: M M on December 28, 2013, 05:35:36 PM
Started it for the first time with it's new heart:

http://youtu.be/EGkx1BQtgrU

Mean,

I got to start mine up for the first time too,

2.8 30v v6

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgyk3O7Y9j8


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Then comes the reassembly mission as I went a bit ocd on the interior cleaning, atleast it looks like new

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20131224_173502_zps0f9976a9.jpg&hash=e272c295adf168984d329aa8dc1d5a8ed928bb1a)

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(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20131227_225509_zps4751def0.jpg&hash=f55351fc99acf79170d27461a7a78a1aa6364151)

Have replaced the heater core and re foamed the flaps so will reinstall that tonight and then its just the dash, seats and doorcards left to fit.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on December 28, 2013, 07:14:42 PM
been waiting for this wagon to surface again
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 28, 2013, 07:16:37 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on December 28, 2013, 07:11:20 PM
Mean,

I got to start mine up for the first time too,


Very nice! You bringing it up here when you come back? (I think I asked before but I keep forgetting).
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on December 28, 2013, 07:18:44 PM
Quote from: M M on December 28, 2013, 07:16:37 PM
Very nice! You bringing it up here when you come back? (I think I asked before but I keep forgetting).

No it wont be quite finished, need a couple of brake and fuel lines and cant get them til after the 6th
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 28, 2013, 07:22:18 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on December 28, 2013, 07:18:44 PM
No it wont be quite finished, need a couple of brake and fuel lines and cant get them til after the 6th

Pity, was thinking we could have a race :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on December 28, 2013, 10:39:50 PM
Nice one guys :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 29, 2013, 09:06:08 AM
Quote from: Fizz on December 28, 2013, 10:39:50 PM
Nice one guys :D

Thanks mate.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 29, 2013, 07:32:44 PM
Gave the RS2 a big clean inside and out, did the leather etc. All ready for a road trip over the next few days.
Also yesterday I fitted a Sony 4 channel, and an 8 inch sub in the spare wheel well (with spare wheel still in place). Amped the front speakers and bridged the rear channels for the sub. Sounds nice.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on December 30, 2013, 04:08:18 PM
Installed a Westfalia 2000kg towbar on my A4.
Super impressed with the quality and fit of it.
Before:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1194.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa367%2Fsifty1%2F2013-12-30154139.jpg&hash=0fc9eb8c1e7253900d3945bc1acd927de0492125) (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/sifty1/media/2013-12-30154139.jpg.html)
After:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1194.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa367%2Fsifty1%2F2013-12-30154007.jpg&hash=3279b50b6165d6c6a867027be0b469ff88ab2f07) (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/sifty1/media/2013-12-30154007.jpg.html)
With a slight mod the hitch even stows away nicely with the spare wheel tools:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1194.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa367%2Fsifty1%2F2013-12-30151601.jpg&hash=1665a9e68ea232d3f0f249fc1937a74c223e38bd) (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/sifty1/media/2013-12-30151601.jpg.html)
Plenty of fun to be had getting the back bumper off and back on again:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1194.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa367%2Fsifty1%2F2013-12-30112449.jpg&hash=3a314f6831ff015df2386be789cf1768f5c963a1) (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/sifty1/media/2013-12-30112449.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: fuzion on December 30, 2013, 07:25:41 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg69%2F6349%2Fca9m.jpg&hash=a7a3a23739e2367e0ba33527d7b22d5ad3d532ef)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg703%2F2986%2Fszj1.jpg&hash=bfaaadf49d5701ea3f2d15f39c4be513224e942a)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg836%2F872%2Fkt68.jpg&hash=bf8e6334fc51de59cbb1c41632a345bbf97ceb60)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 30, 2013, 09:41:54 PM
Awesome!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 30, 2013, 09:52:52 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/t1/1513691_10152084629035901_699481252_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on December 30, 2013, 10:19:09 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on December 30, 2013, 09:52:52 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/t1/1513691_10152084629035901_699481252_n.jpg)

What did you do?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 30, 2013, 10:20:32 PM
The vRS sticker
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on December 31, 2013, 05:28:35 PM
oh, I thought you meant that you set the clock!   ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on January 03, 2014, 04:39:37 PM
Failed WOF last month of a few minor things but have only finally got motivated enough to get them sorted over the past 2 days. My rear high stop light wasn't working so tried another one I had here with the same result. Deciding it was the wiring I took the interior C pillar trim off to find there was a female connector floating around in there. Dunno how that came loose but reconnected and working again.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on January 03, 2014, 06:59:38 PM
Fitted a b4 80 v6 radiator in the front of my typ85 90, should hopefully be enough to cool the new engine
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: John Stone on January 03, 2014, 07:26:39 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on January 03, 2014, 06:59:38 PM
Fitted a b4 80 v6 radiator in the front of my typ85 90, should hopefully be enough to cool the new engine

And that is????
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on January 03, 2014, 09:15:13 PM
Quote from: John Stone on January 03, 2014, 07:26:39 PM
And that is????

abz engine
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on January 05, 2014, 07:48:34 AM
just on my way to work and got pulled over by the cops.

Saw them on the side of the road as I drove by , their car pulled out and followed me for a bit and pulled me over.

I was behind a van so knew I hadn't done anything wrong (following distance, speed wise) so was interested to hear what they had to say.

Nice officer.  Random breath test, license check, looked at rego and warrant stickers.  Had a chat about what I was doing (going to work), then where, then about Weta for a bit.

Nice enough exchange and I was happy to see the cops out doing stuff but mostly that they were really friendly.

They probably would have had a different attitude if I had been rolling drunk, car stinking of weed and I was anti poe poes.

:)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on January 05, 2014, 06:56:27 PM
Were they Audi RS fans ?

;D

Don't cops need reasonable grounds to pull you over ?

>:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on January 05, 2014, 09:35:21 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on January 05, 2014, 06:56:27 PM
Were they Audi RS fans ?

;D

Don't cops need reasonable grounds to pull you over ?

>:(

I thought 'random' breath test was enough now-a-days?  they can use that anywhere (and prob do)

:)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 05, 2014, 09:59:34 PM
Drove 2 of them after a month! So good to be back behind the wheel and a VW!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on January 05, 2014, 11:58:40 PM
Quote from: weta.worker on January 05, 2014, 07:48:34 AM

Nice officer.  Random breath test, license check, looked at rego and warrant stickers.  Had a chat about what I was doing (going to work), then where, then about Weta for a bit.


You work for Weta Workshop?!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on January 06, 2014, 05:46:58 AM
Quote from: zyeffur on January 05, 2014, 11:58:40 PM
You work for Weta Workshop?!

didnt his name give it away like 2 years ago?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on January 06, 2014, 06:10:51 AM
Quote from: zyeffur on January 05, 2014, 11:58:40 PM
You work for Weta Workshop?!

Quote from: ranton-inc on January 06, 2014, 05:46:58 AM
didnt his name give it away like 2 years ago?

hahahaha!  Nah, Weta Digital (the fatter brother)

:P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on January 06, 2014, 12:33:44 PM
with all the toys ^^^^^
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on January 06, 2014, 05:19:48 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on January 06, 2014, 05:46:58 AM
didnt his name give it away like 2 years ago?

honestly didn't click. haha

Quote from: weta.worker on January 06, 2014, 06:10:51 AM
hahahaha!  Nah, Weta Digital (the fatter brother)

:P

It's still awesome! love the place and what you guys do. kinda wish i didn't do the tour because i couldn't stop telling myself that the swords and armor from Hobbit were plastic throughout the entire movie.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on January 08, 2014, 05:48:11 PM
hard to tell in these daylight photos, but I put in LED parking lights

before (https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FsChAVQl.jpg&hash=b97c2156b873341417154f5ef7a9277f54ab6979)


after  (https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FKKkiwXr.jpg&hash=219f25eddb32d6741aefe01022a9df441a26cee8)


that's more like it!  (https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FK3q0j6k.jpg&hash=315507fe45fd9f8145be43755b52e24943823fcf)

I may have to get some whiter headlamp bulbs to match
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on January 08, 2014, 08:55:21 PM
Saw it, and sat in it, finally! But still don't have it in my possession, minor hang ups whilst complying, apparently had a small ding in the rear at some stage, not disclosed in jap auction, so almost got burned big time. Long story short, repairs were carried out by a reputable service department and now have full engineers report saying so. Was obviously a nose to tail, my car taking it to the tail. Chassis is straight as an arrow and there is a small section about a foot long that was welded behind the number plate. Money withheld from jap contact so this could end up being the cheapest MK5 wagon in the country! Quietly super stoked about it too. Interior is still pristine, exterior also.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on January 09, 2014, 02:43:30 PM
Nice brad! What's the details on the wagon? 2.0T? Dsg?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on January 09, 2014, 02:58:44 PM
Yep, 2.0T, DSG, leather, black. Has near new Dunlop Le Mans all round too which is a bonus.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi69.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi58%2Fbradloft%2FCar%2520Stuff%2F3EEF8D05-5E6A-4FD8-8D7B-AD514772E446_zpsqmykimze.jpg&hash=4880b4a7b950605fe198cccb48b17ebfebe807aa)

Bit dusty from sitting at the engineers for a few weeks, absolutely frothing to get my hands on it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 09, 2014, 03:22:17 PM
Quote from: The Truth on January 09, 2014, 02:58:44 PM
Yep, 2.0T, DSG, leather, black. Has near new Dunlop Le Mans all round too which is a bonus.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi69.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi58%2Fbradloft%2FCar%2520Stuff%2F3EEF8D05-5E6A-4FD8-8D7B-AD514772E446_zpsqmykimze.jpg&hash=4880b4a7b950605fe198cccb48b17ebfebe807aa)

Bit dusty from sitting at the engineers for a few weeks, absolutely frothing to get my hands on it.

Are you going to mod it at all?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on January 09, 2014, 03:37:46 PM
Looks mint! I'm sure u'll b tuning it in no time ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Truth on January 09, 2014, 03:54:52 PM
I'm sure the mod bug will bite in time! But for now I just need to be able to cart the fam and gear around. Early days yet, most money is going towards a holiday at the end of the year at the moment.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 09, 2014, 04:56:29 PM
Nice one brad, that's a great family hauler!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on January 09, 2014, 10:43:07 PM
Received some new shifting bits for the ol mk2

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F01%2F09%2Fyqujupu3.jpg&hash=9e33e7ba081c9fa12358c1607557a943ef8c953d)


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on January 10, 2014, 07:23:29 AM
I ordered the same about a week ago. Waiting for it to turn up. Got the alignment tool too

Sent from my GT-I9300T using Tapatalk 2

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on January 10, 2014, 08:19:01 AM
Aye good stuff!

Ordered mine on the 9dec and it arrived yesterday, but that included xmas madness I guess. Hope yours arrives faster
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on January 10, 2014, 12:33:41 PM
Dont mind waiting. Car is in at work getting panel

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on January 13, 2014, 09:41:10 AM
Fitted the shift kit into my mk2 yesterday

Massive difference pretty happy with that purchase!

Not that surprising when you look at the condition of what came out :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on January 13, 2014, 12:49:15 PM
just got the exhaust redone again...

basically just need to put some quality pads in and get the front wheels re balanced and the mk2 is driving like a showroom new car
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on January 13, 2014, 01:04:24 PM
Washed it for the first time since I started the engine swap. It desperately needs a clay bar.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on January 14, 2014, 09:58:39 AM
Quote from: UR22 on January 13, 2014, 12:49:15 PM
just got the exhaust redone again...

basically just need to put some quality pads in and get the front wheels re balanced and the mk2 is driving like a showroom new car

Solid effort!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on January 20, 2014, 03:56:08 PM
Booked it in for its cert  :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on January 28, 2014, 12:04:13 AM
Won best euro at the 4&Rotary Nationals 2014......woop woop
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on January 28, 2014, 06:46:48 AM
Quote from: DubMan on January 28, 2014, 12:04:13 AM
Won best euro at the 4&Rotary Nationals 2014......woop woop

congrats!  pics? :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on January 28, 2014, 08:43:14 AM
Well done Arno :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: haggis on January 28, 2014, 09:12:02 AM
Listed it on TM - moving and while i can ship it it's a hassle, expensive, is a tight fit in a container and I lose a years warranty. Had been up for < 2 minutes, got a call and some bloke desperate to see it tonight !
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 28, 2014, 09:13:46 AM
Good work!
I dropped mine off for fixing what I think is a fuelling issue and a custom map at Troy's Mechanical Services in Paraparaumu.
Fingers crossed!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: .:R32 on January 28, 2014, 09:19:23 PM
Not to everyone's taste but brought some 3 Piece Rays Volk CV-Pro for my A4. Trying something different
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on February 03, 2014, 09:58:04 PM
Quote from: weta.worker on January 28, 2014, 06:46:48 AM
congrats!  pics? :D
......cheers.....ahh having computer issues so can't do my photos but check performance car nz site , they have a good shot of the beetle
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: haggis on February 04, 2014, 12:04:51 PM
Boom sold it ! Means i can now order my absolutely identical replacement in the UK in time for my 3 month holiday between jobs - and bank the difference ;-)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 05, 2014, 03:33:15 PM
Not entirely all today but a quick summary of pictures speaking 1000's of words..

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F02ALSD%2Fth_IMG_1896_zps1ab41fef.jpg&hash=10f792e03247ae35fb32882af68ef55a1b729aad) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/02ALSD/IMG_1896_zps1ab41fef.jpg.html) (https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F02ALSD%2FIMG_1894_zps92e60c14.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=05e0aa504c475d16f02631bc8764f99c0a11de11) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/02ALSD/IMG_1894_zps92e60c14.jpg.html) (https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F02ALSD%2FIMG_1895_zps41670e30.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=5d7e44b57295d8380df1b424a8fd9e141a2158c4) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/02ALSD/IMG_1895_zps41670e30.jpg.html) (https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F02ALSD%2Fth_IMG_1911_zpsc7b7b7ee.jpg&hash=67bb76f903b5c544ca7d8cd52aecc1c17d49de66) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/02ALSD/IMG_1911_zpsc7b7b7ee.jpg.html)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F02ALSD%2FIMG_1912_zpsc363eb0a.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=e955771c78d237a83dc0ca47a7022fcd1f80b18f) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/02ALSD/IMG_1912_zpsc363eb0a.jpg.html)

Why 02A's and 02Js s**t them selves.. roll pin working its way out
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F02ALSD%2FIMG_1914_zps8a5a56ff.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=8ed57c8f593a09525e271cbf445ebb82b0be2b60) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/02ALSD/IMG_1914_zps8a5a56ff.jpg.html)

Out with the old in with the new....

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F02ALSD%2FIMG_1925_zpsfac9cc37.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=6c1673ec110cbbd43fe71e3ebaed23a5db385e88) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/02ALSD/IMG_1925_zpsfac9cc37.jpg.html)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F02ALSD%2Fth_792ECEFE-7E18-4DFB-BA34-29BA24E03FEE_zpsyqsulasu.jpg&hash=7992b20ec04f3b2a79b2a4a193764075641bb774) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/02ALSD/792ECEFE-7E18-4DFB-BA34-29BA24E03FEE_zpsyqsulasu.jpg.html) (https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F02ALSD%2Fth_IMG_2017_zps2aedc97e.jpg&hash=91ac9d5b46814133292667984969f5a3aac611ce) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/02ALSD/IMG_2017_zps2aedc97e.jpg.html) (https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F02ALSD%2Fth_IMG_2018_zpsd4d44cd3.jpg&hash=3ecd386a52cf8e92b65a3bcce2854a1c6bd742ed) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/02ALSD/IMG_2018_zpsd4d44cd3.jpg.html) (https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F02ALSD%2Fth_IMG_2020_zps1d518dde.jpg&hash=c438a47b34b12a262d9443eb5a47ccf5a8611dfd) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/02ALSD/IMG_2020_zps1d518dde.jpg.html)

Bolted together and Torqued down.. now need new Speedo Drive, Bearings and Seals to arrive and its re-assembly time...

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F02ALSD%2FIMG_2038_zps46f23c8b.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=e3a421816a780016526138a60d0466fd5df27d93) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/02ALSD/IMG_2038_zps46f23c8b.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on February 05, 2014, 03:48:39 PM
Very cool  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 05, 2014, 03:56:48 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on February 05, 2014, 03:48:39 PM
Very cool  8)

too bad i dont have enough ponies to make any real use of it..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pinkmaggit on February 05, 2014, 03:58:23 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on February 05, 2014, 03:56:48 PM
too bad i dont have enough ponies to make any real use of it..
There are ways to change that though, right?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 05, 2014, 04:02:46 PM
Quote from: Pinkmaggit on February 05, 2014, 03:58:23 PM
There are ways to change that though, right?

Not putting a 1.8t in this Bag'o'bolts thou..

the LSD install was more so i could see how the inside of a gearbox works.... thats about it.. :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on February 05, 2014, 04:14:14 PM
Assembly reverse of disassembly
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on February 05, 2014, 11:39:05 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on February 05, 2014, 04:02:46 PM
Not putting a 1.8t in this Bag'o'bolts thou..

the LSD install was more so i could see how the inside of a gearbox works.... thats about it.. :P

If that's all you wanted to see then Ranton, I'll swap boxes with you??  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on February 05, 2014, 11:39:27 PM
Gear boxes that is.. not girlfriends.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on February 06, 2014, 08:25:17 AM
Service and WOF
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 07, 2014, 10:56:41 AM
Aargh. Just heard from Troy's and they have the car running well, making 245bhp at the wheels (270-280 at the fly) and 400Nm of torque. Which the new clutch can't handle and is slipping.
Also the CR hybrid is running out of puff at the top end so he reckons a bigger one would easily get another 20-30 wheel horsepower :D

So gearbox out and try and get the clutch to handle the power. Not going to have the car this weekend so the stickering up for Cannonball will be a last minute late night job, assuming it gets sorted in time. Bugger.

No point risking it and ending up part way there with a stuffed clutch.

I have the ECS stage 1 clutch which is rated to 250 lb-ft, 339Nm.
What are the chances of a meatier clutch being available in NZ before Tuesday next week?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 07, 2014, 11:21:35 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on February 07, 2014, 10:56:41 AM
Aargh. Just heard from Troy's and they have the car running well, making 245bhp at the wheels (270-280 at the fly) and 400Nm of torque. Which the new clutch can't handle and is slipping.
Also the CR hybrid is running out of puff at the top end so he reckons a bigger one would easily get another 20-30 wheel horsepower :D

So gearbox out and try and get the clutch to handle the power. Not going to have the car this weekend so the stickering up for Cannonball will be a last minute late night job, assuming it gets sorted in time. Bugger.

No point risking it and ending up part way there with a stuffed clutch.

I have the ECS stage 1 clutch which is rated to 250 lb-ft, 339Nm.
What are the chances of a meatier clutch being available in NZ before Tuesday next week?

A Solid Flywheel replacement Clutch should be more then up to task..

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 07, 2014, 11:23:47 AM
I have a SMF and the stage 1 clutch - but it's slipping on the dyno in 4th apparently.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on February 07, 2014, 11:29:52 AM
Doubt you will get one here on time. But give steerling brake and clutch a call
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on February 07, 2014, 11:33:08 AM
Installed and coded the highline CECM in the MK5 yesterday to get the Xenon shutters to work, all good now just have the tail  lights to sort out for the bulb warning light.
MK6 uses 18W and MK5 21W which it doesn't seem to like but found Narva make a 18W bulb with a std bayonet fitting which I'll try tonight, already done 4,000km in the short time its been on the road.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 07, 2014, 01:46:24 PM
Hmm no luck so far finding an uprated clutch in NZ, doubt I'll be able to locate one :(
Alternative is to de-tune it a bit I guess even if that's a temporary thing.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on February 07, 2014, 02:03:33 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on February 07, 2014, 01:46:24 PM
Hmm no luck so far finding an uprated clutch in NZ, doubt I'll be able to locate one :(
Alternative is to de-tune it a bit I guess even if that's a temporary thing.

An alternative could be to lighten up on the go pedal a little bit   ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on February 07, 2014, 02:09:36 PM
Upgrade to an 02m and have a 240mm clutch
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 07, 2014, 02:11:41 PM
There's a local company who can take the clutch, work some magic and make it more betterer. So I'm going for that option. Car should be ready by Tuesday night/Wednesday morning if all goes well.
We set off for Cannonball Thursday 7am.
Getting a little bit stressed now.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on February 07, 2014, 07:14:09 PM
Change the wheels

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20140207_185831_zpspn99vibv.jpg&hash=0ae8f011ca6db22329a123a51183c5f4522ac1e3)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 07, 2014, 07:22:04 PM
^^ Isn't that my car?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on February 08, 2014, 08:17:21 AM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on February 07, 2014, 07:14:09 PM
Change the wheels


Those suit the car very well.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on February 08, 2014, 05:03:45 PM
Not Vag But M3 wheels onto BMW.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk628%2FEvil-Mera%2F2_zps6e5f806f.jpg&hash=ee3bef830a5ec9cdbe75fede48a842404b29b904) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Evil-Mera/media/2_zps6e5f806f.jpg.html)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk628%2FEvil-Mera%2F4_zpsaec45e01.jpg&hash=44d37ceb92b237fa688eda3435d89679f6975b08) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Evil-Mera/media/4_zpsaec45e01.jpg.html)
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(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk628%2FEvil-Mera%2F5_zps2f582df8.jpg&hash=79539f4864635b80c4784c47d95706f09d76ffe5) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Evil-Mera/media/5_zps2f582df8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on February 08, 2014, 11:14:01 PM
Finished the last few bits on the MK5 so unfortunately that's pretty much it now as I've been banned from messing with it any further  ;D
No mapping, no lowering etc etc etc  >:D
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-LX-rKdRGknY/Uql7r7xYDGI/AAAAAAAAA8E/KZ2RT8X80bs/w667-h500-no/011.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SKx4wGxfW4w/Uql7tTqKK1I/AAAAAAAAA8M/pUqKs4shQog/w667-h500-no/010.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on February 08, 2014, 11:16:23 PM
Must be about time to sell it on then  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on February 08, 2014, 11:21:30 PM
Fraid not, she loves it......
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: prg-gti on February 09, 2014, 11:03:20 AM
Clay bared and waxed last weekend and installed OEM roof rack yesterday.(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F02%2F09%2F3e9uhabu.jpg&hash=6d975883927bc22541a42be9e81f24e41a75489d)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on February 09, 2014, 11:21:51 AM
Quote from: 80 Vert on February 08, 2014, 11:21:30 PM
Fraid not, she loves it......

I bet she does, you've done an amazing job of it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on February 11, 2014, 08:31:17 PM
paid someone else to do the discs and pads on the RS4

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi603.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt111%2Fwetaworker%2FAudi%25202001%2520RS4%2520Blue%2520-%2520Post%2520Purchase%2Frs4-discs-01_zps5b2a2a95.jpg&hash=f8ca9e21a9950609823bc842a40132ff731c4801) (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/wetaworker/media/Audi%202001%20RS4%20Blue%20-%20Post%20Purchase/rs4-discs-01_zps5b2a2a95.jpg.html)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi603.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt111%2Fwetaworker%2FAudi%25202001%2520RS4%2520Blue%2520-%2520Post%2520Purchase%2Frs4-discs-02_zpsdb13cbb1.jpg&hash=10598c993eb4d3b57afcaa0207213c6813865757) (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/wetaworker/media/Audi%202001%20RS4%20Blue%20-%20Post%20Purchase/rs4-discs-02_zpsdb13cbb1.jpg.html)

and the RS2 on the hoist ready for some new shocks

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(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi603.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt111%2Fwetaworker%2FAudi%25201994%2520RS2%2520GUARDS%2520RED%2Frs2-shocks-02_zps65af939b.jpg&hash=04a3d019cc5d0f9cee0aa4141abb0d22122fb0c4) (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/wetaworker/media/Audi%201994%20RS2%20GUARDS%20RED/rs2-shocks-02_zps65af939b.jpg.html)

Powerhaus did give us the wrong Audi keys back for the RS4.  Wife was using her set so didn't realise until later in the day.  I'm assuming the people with our keys are in the same situation (but haven't realised yet)

:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 13, 2014, 08:27:35 PM
It's back! with 12 hours to spare. Strengthened clutch bites nicely and the car drives and accelerates nice and smoothly.
Experienced some epic torque steer doing an enthusiastic overtaking manouevre!
Cannonball stickers done, in Taupo tonight.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1/1900124_10152185292810901_1277747285_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1511052_10152185292750901_238127869_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on February 14, 2014, 11:12:17 AM
You need one of those half-cats out the tailgate to match your fluffy dice and family stickers.

:laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 17, 2014, 08:13:29 PM
Just arrived home - 1875km since Thursday. Car has performed beautifully apart from high oil temps a few times, especially on track where it went off the 150 degree scale!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1891009_10152209638600977_1557590149_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t31/q71/s720x720/1890429_10152207307940977_2014595677_o.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t31/q75/s720x720/1655629_10152207291385977_2009380144_o.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t31/q72/s720x720/1780044_10152207300980977_742645680_o.jpg)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on February 18, 2014, 09:22:28 PM
Swapped the diverter valves out for the uprated 710N version. The ones in there must have been from factory as the boost difference is night and day :)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on February 20, 2014, 09:03:59 AM
Installed Bora Sport cluster into the wagon and enabled miles to empty etc!

Cheers Fellas for the help!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 21, 2014, 02:05:52 PM
Back to normal, still unwashed :)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t31/q79/s720x720/1795964_10152200395580901_25552583_o.jpg)
Looks kinda plain. Like when you take your Christmas decorations down.

Sticky vinyl + previous poor insurance repair=
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t31/q82/s720x720/1913261_10152200398250901_1207757039_o.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t31/q75/s720x720/1956813_10152200398620901_1589030099_o.jpg)

Bugger.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on February 22, 2014, 07:30:31 AM
Stink, Jen at work has one of these and the paint's chipping on the drivers door near the handle.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on February 22, 2014, 09:41:36 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on February 17, 2014, 08:13:29 PM
Just arrived home - 1875km since Thursday. Car has performed beautifully apart from high oil temps a few times, especially on track where it went off the 150 degree scale!

150 deg!!!! Change that oil ASAP.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 22, 2014, 09:57:04 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on February 17, 2014, 08:13:29 PM
Just arrived home - 1875km since Thursday. Car has performed beautifully apart from high oil temps a few times, especially on track where it went off the 150 degree scale!


Time for a bigger oil cooler?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on February 23, 2014, 05:43:13 PM
Picked up these

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F200%2520Avant%2F20140223_160555_zpszxu4f11q.jpg&hash=cd78c4483df7ebd62e05cb3497985f77ce8c8c23)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on February 23, 2014, 07:40:56 PM
finally got my A into G and ordered some plates for the RS4 (has the cheap - and fading - fake Euro ones)

:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: chis on February 23, 2014, 10:08:59 PM
Drove it
Turned the esp off
Drove it more
Turned the windows down and smelled the brakes glowin
Then looked at it some more

Fantastic! :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 23, 2014, 10:36:33 PM
I wonder how long these will last.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1939421_10152204790830901_196975993_n.jpg)

Bearing in mind this:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1/1969255_10152204790800901_2021142515_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on February 24, 2014, 09:45:17 AM
Getting my DV replaced, hopefully it transforms the car  :laugh: ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 24, 2014, 09:47:10 AM
Rubbish photo but...

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1901173_10152205842120901_1225805074_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: macca1 on February 24, 2014, 06:01:03 PM
New spark plugs, the old ones were absolutely shagged and new pads and rotors ordered and on their way...

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1292.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb570%2Fdmcca10%2F493D6C4A-3EDE-4550-9FF1-0391E249D9E3_zpsvnzqjf3u.jpg&hash=6c4534d2e6e574b94afeca6d5d481dc897f91569) (http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/dmcca10/media/493D6C4A-3EDE-4550-9FF1-0391E249D9E3_zpsvnzqjf3u.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on February 24, 2014, 07:20:10 PM
Not today, but last weekend.

Replaced the Power Steering fluid. Looking through the service history, it's unclear what is was filled with just "flush and refill PS", but it was reddish in colour. Which was contrary to all I'd read.

Somewhat confused about what I should be putting in, with most searches pointing towards a CHF11S spec, I put in Penrite LDAS Synthetic which is green. What a difference. No more leaking, steering is a little heavier, but quieter and more responsive.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on February 27, 2014, 08:40:55 PM
New shoes time  ;D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdistilleryimage11.ak.instagram.com%2F52bf63949f8011e389240ae15d30cf4f_8.jpg&hash=7c412f3e02109a3c45ed06f9d7da56aeb496480b)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on February 27, 2014, 09:53:48 PM
Quote from: Pristle on February 24, 2014, 07:20:10 PM
Not today, but last weekend.

Replaced the Power Steering fluid. Looking through the service history, it's unclear what is was filled with just "flush and refill PS", but it was reddish in colour. Which was contrary to all I'd read.

Somewhat confused about what I should be putting in, with most searches pointing towards a CHF11S spec, I put in Penrite LDAS Synthetic which is green. What a difference. No more leaking, steering is a little heavier, but quieter and more responsive.

Mine's losing a bit of fluid, got it checked at the last warrant (last week) and nothing obvious, but I've been using VW branded fluid from Tristram
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on February 27, 2014, 10:34:20 PM
Quote from: slowmo on February 27, 2014, 08:40:55 PM
New shoes time  ;D

Nice.

What wheel/tyre combo is that ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on February 28, 2014, 09:36:09 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on February 27, 2014, 10:34:20 PM
Nice.

What wheel/tyre combo is that ?

18x8 IWC sport RM2 with Nitto NT555's

Tyres are a bit noisier than the Bridgestone RE002's that I had on. I recall you had Nitto's as well? How are they in the wet?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on February 28, 2014, 11:01:20 AM
Good combo  ;)

I've got Nitto NT05s in 225/40-18.

They are OK in the wet, NT555 and Invos probably better.

The aggressive tread pattern on the NT05 seems to confuse WOF inspectors.

Just had my car WOF'd (by the same guy who checked it last time) and the tyres have gained tread depth !

;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 01, 2014, 09:52:19 PM
Just got to laugh, hahahahah   ::)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdistilleryimage3.ak.instagram.com%2Fc18b0114a11c11e39a7f12e9e786c5f7_8.jpg&hash=4b601c36b2cbf8917cc6669e5764e2db19808d25)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: creepdontsleep on March 03, 2014, 02:38:01 AM
I detailed my vag

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7441/12878450164_a18c99e866_h.jpg)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3754/12878453834_7642a08225_h.jpg)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3728/12878204583_5fb8fa7710_h.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 06, 2014, 01:22:39 PM
Went to buy some oil and the K&N filter display on the bench inexplicably reminded me I haven't changed the pollen filter for a few years. It wasn't that bad but did have a surprising amount of cat hair in it!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/10006287_10152225623525901_1378195608_n.jpg)

Also received some new bits today

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1/1005931_10152225250895901_1705506529_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on March 06, 2014, 04:36:04 PM
Good to see you bought the thermo plate  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on March 08, 2014, 05:04:49 PM
Finally made some time to do something on the car.

Replace the fake fading plates with genuine ones.

That double sided tape is a biiiitch to get off....

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi603.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt111%2Fwetaworker%2FAudi%25202001%2520RS4%2520Blue%2520-%2520Post%2520Purchase%2Fphoto12_zpsa4343dc5.jpg&hash=27b16da90e7337701750e4dd1eab79ed5ace5120) (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/wetaworker/media/Audi%202001%20RS4%20Blue%20-%20Post%20Purchase/photo12_zpsa4343dc5.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: creepdontsleep on March 08, 2014, 05:11:15 PM
Quote from: weta.worker on March 08, 2014, 05:04:49 PM
Replace the fake fading plates with genuine ones.

Where did you get the "replica" ones from? :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on March 08, 2014, 05:12:03 PM
that looks great JY!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on March 08, 2014, 05:16:44 PM
discovered a split hose from the header tank to the radiator,went to replace and found that the plastic nozzle/bit where the hose attached to the tank is cracked and flexing. so i replaced it with the one of the parts car which is now immobile until i sort one for it... I suppose that's what a parts car is for eh.... the only part that was tricky was the mess and the sensor on the bottom.... I just reattached it all and topped it back up.... I've never done anything like that before and hope I haven't damned it up..... learning curve ahoy
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on March 08, 2014, 08:35:05 PM
Mum bought a Mk6 GTI, cool car I'm jealous

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F03%2F08%2Fja5uba3e.jpg&hash=28b7379c77d39bd623563c86722a177b5211a34a)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: creepdontsleep on March 08, 2014, 09:00:46 PM
Quote from: coons on March 08, 2014, 08:35:05 PM
Mum bought a Mk6 GTI, cool car I'm jealous

You take it for a spin
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 08, 2014, 09:51:18 PM
Nice sam! Jap import? I see it has dual xenon headlights!  :-*
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on March 09, 2014, 06:25:49 AM
Quote from: creepdontsleep on March 08, 2014, 05:11:15 PM
Where did you get the "replica" ones from? :P

They came with the car. 

Thought I better get rid of them as I've seen a few threads about fines and they were also fading so that would have attracted even more unwanted attention

:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on March 09, 2014, 06:26:57 AM
Quote from: slowburn on March 08, 2014, 05:16:44 PM
discovered a split hose from the header tank to the radiator,went to replace and found that the plastic nozzle/bit where the hose attached to the tank is cracked and flexing. so i replaced it with the one of the parts car which is now immobile until i sort one for it... I suppose that's what a parts car is for eh.... the only part that was tricky was the mess and the sensor on the bottom.... I just reattached it all and topped it back up.... I've never done anything like that before and hope I haven't damned it up..... learning curve ahoy

Nice level up!

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 09, 2014, 03:28:16 PM
Quote from: Fizz on March 08, 2014, 09:51:18 PM
Nice sam! Jap import? I see it has dual xenon headlights!  :-*

And some funky non-Detroit wheels.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on March 09, 2014, 04:10:02 PM
Pretty high spec, it's just missing a sunroof. Sat nav, xenons, leather, 18's etc.
I'm pretty sure it's NZ new. It was for sale at Giltraps and branded as an 'Adidas' model, I think some sort of local marketing thing done, maybe like the Huffer Audi A1's? It had absolutely hideous Adidas branded seats but they negotiated in to have them retrimmed in leather.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on March 09, 2014, 04:36:26 PM
The addidas model came out in Japan and Aus also
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 09, 2014, 04:48:56 PM
Started fitting my oil cooler today. It's surprising how long it takes to make something fit that isn't there as standard.

Brackets :)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1888495_10152231112360901_498001197_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/1981952_10152231112260901_1502853728_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1979619_10152231112200901_825228400_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/10006438_10152231112450901_1419769667_n.jpg)

Still need to make the other end of the pipes, fit the sandwich plate and do an oil change, but I've run out of time today.
Oh and see if I can make brackets for the other two corners.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on March 09, 2014, 05:34:22 PM
Bought new tails for the V6, so the smokey ones can go on the Mrs car now :)

Also claybar'd it.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk628%2FEvil-Mera%2F2_zps4a438934.jpg&hash=9326f8c3da6553004e978a3c283710ddde61a718) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Evil-Mera/media/2_zps4a438934.jpg.html)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 09, 2014, 09:15:07 PM
Pics of the Adidas seats Sam? I had a chat to your dad about it at concours and also suggested johns mk6 GTI seats
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: coons on March 09, 2014, 09:56:11 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on March 09, 2014, 09:15:07 PM
Pics of the Adidas seats Sam? I had a chat to your dad about it at concours and also suggested johns mk6 GTI seats

Don't have any pictures on the seats now, they got it retrimmed (same place that did my Mk3 seats). I assure you they were hideous though! It was super cheap doing the retrim through Giltraps so it was a no brainer.

Edit:
Actually here you go Ash - https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=golf+adidas&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=nywcU5DiJ8rjkQW9hYGwBg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=653
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on March 12, 2014, 11:21:56 PM
Quote from: coons on March 09, 2014, 09:56:11 PM
Don't have any pictures on the seats now, they got it retrimmed (same place that did my Mk3 seats). I assure you they were hideous though! It was super cheap doing the retrim through Giltraps so it was a no brainer.

Edit:
Actually here you go Ash - https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=golf+adidas&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=nywcU5DiJ8rjkQW9hYGwBg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=653

who do you use?...want to get the mrs Celica seats redone....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Far4ngn on March 13, 2014, 01:09:52 PM
Still removing that soft touch plastic.... but to do list is getting longer  ie door trim to refix/glue and the puddle lights have stopped working...so probably one of the door switches is acting up.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 13, 2014, 05:37:49 PM
Had front re sprayed on the mk4 through an insurance job, managed to get a new bumper out of it! Shaved plate plinth off but painter stuck plate back on-doh!
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F03%2F13%2Fujynemu7.jpg&hash=873e3d0136ae9cf3241c79de0346cb29b3368957)

If you are interested in a 2nd hand genuine R32 bumper (damaged, but fixable) hit me up before I put it on tm to recoup some costs.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 13, 2014, 06:47:20 PM
Got to experience the Golf's Low Tyre Pressure Warning System - thanks to a 5cm screw in one of the rear tyres.

Repaired but maybe time to consider Firestone's 4 tyres for the price of 3 special this month ?

???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on March 13, 2014, 10:34:16 PM
washed and waxed her after work,just got it done before dark,just.

getting some new tires tomorrow morning the 195 60 15s are too big and rub.

back to 195 50s

anyone after some cheap fairly new 60s? 2 x super cats and 2 x firestones.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on March 14, 2014, 09:02:31 PM
After a battle with a n/w abs system the 964 was complied today, flew through 1st time..............happy days  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: albert7550 on March 15, 2014, 07:45:09 AM
Quote from: 80 Vert on March 14, 2014, 09:02:31 PM
After a battle with a n/w abs system the 964 was complied today, flew through 1st time..............happy days  ;D

Who do you use for compliancing? I used C&P motors in Grey Ln and usually took my Lancia there for WOFs but they appear to have closed down...
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 15, 2014, 04:34:36 PM
re assembled the gearbox with the tasty new LSD installed (https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F03%2F15%2Funega6u9.jpg&hash=55eed24a6cd9f88d6e46726617bee4d104a66e67)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 15, 2014, 08:01:04 PM
Nice,

What locker is it ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 15, 2014, 08:57:01 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on March 15, 2014, 04:34:36 PM
re assembled the gearbox with the tasty new LSD installed

I don't think metal tastes all that good
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: creepdontsleep on March 15, 2014, 09:18:35 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 13, 2014, 06:47:20 PM
Got to experience the Golf's Low Tyre Pressure Warning System - thanks to a 5cm screw in one of the rear tyres.

Repaired but maybe time to consider Firestone's 4 tyres for the price of 3 special this month ?

???

You still running nitto's?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 15, 2014, 10:15:04 PM
hi,
still on the nt05's.
they've done about 12,000km and still feel pretty good.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 16, 2014, 12:32:35 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 15, 2014, 08:01:04 PM
Nice,

What locker is it ?

Chinesium / OBX

Same as what Flix's Track Car....

They cheap and can be fiddly to install but are pretty much as strong as all the others on the market..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 16, 2014, 10:03:38 AM
well, what somebody did to my car today..  :'(

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/1960125_10152003002607633_1906264164_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 16, 2014, 10:18:54 AM
Not good :( Do you know how it happened?
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 16, 2014, 10:39:52 AM
That's not cool.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 16, 2014, 05:13:25 PM
Not sure exactly where, came back from the mall and noticed it so could have been there or any of the places we went yesterday.

Seem to be having a bad run this month  :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on March 16, 2014, 06:39:55 PM
Bought and cleaned some 8P S3 Speedlines.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk628%2FEvil-Mera%2F12_zpsb2933377.jpg&hash=d8ed7b025175d7b4f6ab7d1699f27c89ddb670dd) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Evil-Mera/media/12_zpsb2933377.jpg.html)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk628%2FEvil-Mera%2F13_zpsa5501d85.jpg&hash=8cb31086a63de968538db34c862c4f7572c91928) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Evil-Mera/media/13_zpsa5501d85.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Gordo on March 16, 2014, 09:44:52 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on March 09, 2014, 04:48:56 PM
Started fitting my oil cooler today. It's surprising how long it takes to make something fit that isn't there as standard.

Brackets :)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1888495_10152231112360901_498001197_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/1981952_10152231112260901_1502853728_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1979619_10152231112200901_825228400_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/10006438_10152231112450901_1419769667_n.jpg)

Still need to make the other end of the pipes, fit the sandwich plate and do an oil change, but I've run out of time today.
Oh and see if I can make brackets for the other two corners.

My perspective is screwed up on how it's fitting in there - if there is a question of the airflow through the cooler, may be an idea to fit it elsewhere and use one of these ducts to feed air to it?
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.demon-tweeks.co.uk%2Foncirrus%2Fsystem%2Ftrans.png&hash=26d0a4e9f1daf167adb339ea14e3c03182737e98)

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/oil-coolers-accessories/revotec-oil-cooler-duct-kit
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 16, 2014, 10:17:38 PM
on the bright side, deciding if it's worth adapting to suit my car  :laugh:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1/1097951_553194483861_1383951457_n.jpg)

for now it will go on the hondarr
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 16, 2014, 10:20:44 PM
Quote from: slowmo on March 16, 2014, 10:17:38 PM
on the bright side, deciding if it's worth adapting to suit my car  :laugh:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1/1097951_553194483861_1383951457_n.jpg)

for now it will go on the hondarr

Nice, 5x114? If so easy as to make fit 5x112
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 17, 2014, 07:10:55 AM
Quote from: Gordo on March 16, 2014, 09:44:52 PM
My perspective is screwed up on how it's fitting in there - if there is a question of the airflow through the cooler, may be an idea to fit it elsewhere and use one of these ducts to feed air to it?
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.demon-tweeks.co.uk%2Foncirrus%2Fsystem%2Ftrans.png&hash=26d0a4e9f1daf167adb339ea14e3c03182737e98)

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/oil-coolers-accessories/revotec-oil-cooler-duct-kit

It's behind the front lower grille and has the bumper side vents behind it, so should get reasonable air flow.
I'm going to cut out a section of the front of the wheel arch liner and rivet some mesh in there, that will improve it a bit.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on March 17, 2014, 07:56:15 AM
nasty, dirty turbulent air in there Rob, although it looks like a low pressure area from the graphic near the bottom of this page http://www.f1technical.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=9351 (http://www.f1technical.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=9351)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 17, 2014, 08:09:01 AM

Quote from: slowmo on March 16, 2014, 10:17:38 PM
on the bright side, deciding if it's worth adapting to suit my car  :laugh:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1/1097951_553194483861_1383951457_n.jpg)

for now it will go on the hondarr

Yum!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on March 17, 2014, 12:12:03 PM
Sold one, brought one.

Finally added the 'I' to the mk5 GT I had!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 17, 2014, 02:32:48 PM
The Mk5 GTI club is filling quickly.

:laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on March 17, 2014, 05:10:13 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 17, 2014, 02:32:48 PM
The Mk5 GTI club is filling quickly.

:laugh:

Clearly because they are the best golf  ;D (or best value for money)

Mines gone in today for its 120,000KM service....needed new diverter valve  :(      but covered by my warrenty yay.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: creepdontsleep on March 17, 2014, 10:56:08 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 17, 2014, 02:32:48 PM
The Mk5 GTI club is filling quickly.

:laugh:

Give it a couple years, and the R32 club will be filling up nicely too. HEAPS of MK5 r32's landing into the country ex Jaaaaaaaaapan.
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on March 17, 2014, 11:07:56 PM
Quote from: kiwi on March 17, 2014, 05:10:13 PM
Clearly because they are the best golf  ;D (or best value for money)

Mines gone in today for its 120,000KM service....needed new diverter valve  :(      but covered by my warrenty yay.

Hows the mk2 going?

Sent from my GT-I9300T using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on March 18, 2014, 09:41:52 AM
Quote from: RevHappy on March 17, 2014, 11:07:56 PM
Hows the mk2 going?

Sent from my GT-I9300T using Tapatalk

Just sitting in the yard collecting dust  :-\

Got my overseas wedding in december so saving for that at the moment.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on March 19, 2014, 08:40:36 PM
Installed Auto headlights & auto dimming rear view mirror into the mk4 wagon :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rocl444 on March 19, 2014, 09:58:22 PM
Listed it on trademe

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=708410591
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on March 19, 2014, 11:07:32 PM
Quote from: rocl444 on March 19, 2014, 09:58:22 PM
Listed it on trademe

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=708410591

sad, I certainly hope your insurers play fair
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 19, 2014, 11:42:44 PM
Quote from: the phantom on March 19, 2014, 11:07:32 PM
sad, I certainly hope your insurers play fair

From memory I dont believe he has insurance as he was saying in a thread a few months ago....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 20, 2014, 07:48:30 AM
Quote from: rocl444 on March 19, 2014, 09:58:22 PM
Listed it on trademe

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=708410591

How come its listed as a1993? Shouldnt it be 2003?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rocl444 on March 20, 2014, 08:33:16 AM
Woops, end of a long day. Will post a comment as can't amend now.
Quote from: the phantom on March 19, 2014, 11:07:32 PM
sad, I certainly hope your insurers play fair
Great memory Ranton! If it was insured I wouldn't be the one selling it. And to mention insurers and fair play to anyone in Chch you might need to duck quickly! :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 20, 2014, 09:03:30 AM
Quote from: rocl444 on March 20, 2014, 08:33:16 AM
Woops, end of a long day. Will post a comment as can't amend now.Great memory Ranton! If it was insured I wouldn't be the one selling it. And to mention insurers and fair play to anyone in Chch you might need to duck quickly! :)

Gutted about the damages man... such is life i suppose :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rocl444 on March 20, 2014, 09:34:15 AM
thanks - me too! swings and roundabouts - you never know what the next hour will bring, just gotta meet it when it comes.

now i get the chance to think about the next car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 23, 2014, 01:58:07 PM
Test Drove a 4 Motion Highline Auto Amarok...

Wow what a over priced gutless pile of poop..

The manual was better..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rocl444 on March 25, 2014, 08:40:33 PM
took it for its 1st drive - in the rain. it went well.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi508.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs323%2Frocl1cl444%2FIMG_3031_zps4fd169c4.jpg&hash=b5498456bc5eea0b43b546e09718f0979fe14aac) (http://s508.photobucket.com/user/rocl1cl444/media/IMG_3031_zps4fd169c4.jpg.html)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi508.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs323%2Frocl1cl444%2FIMG_3029_zps7f5c186a.jpg&hash=e1eab10127580275d5dc01c248e5c72d10026d91) (http://s508.photobucket.com/user/rocl1cl444/media/IMG_3029_zps7f5c186a.jpg.html)

how do you remove those japanese no plate holders?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on March 25, 2014, 09:25:31 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on March 23, 2014, 01:58:07 PM
Test Drove a 4 Motion Highline Auto Amarok...

Wow what a over priced gutless pile of poop..

The manual was better..

Interesting thoughts mate, I personally prefer the Auto and I own the manual one. In fact in a couple of years I plan to trade to an Auto one. First car I have ever actually preferred the slushbox!!

Feel auto is smoother and feels more powerful due to ratios etc.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Far4ngn on March 25, 2014, 09:48:39 PM
Had another attempt at fixing the centre console around the handbrake... fixing points are all brittle and are snapping off.  May need to buy a new one.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: TDR on March 25, 2014, 09:53:16 PM
Replaced the spark plugs and coolant expansion tank over the weekend. Not loving the cost of the plugs at $34 each, but the tank was an inexplicably reasonable $45.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 25, 2014, 11:52:39 PM

Quote from: rocl444 on March 25, 2014, 08:40:33 PM
took it for its 1st drive - in the rain. it went well.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi508.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs323%2Frocl1cl444%2FIMG_3031_zps4fd169c4.jpg&hash=b5498456bc5eea0b43b546e09718f0979fe14aac) (http://s508.photobucket.com/user/rocl1cl444/media/IMG_3031_zps4fd169c4.jpg.html)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi508.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs323%2Frocl1cl444%2FIMG_3029_zps7f5c186a.jpg&hash=e1eab10127580275d5dc01c248e5c72d10026d91) (http://s508.photobucket.com/user/rocl1cl444/media/IMG_3029_zps7f5c186a.jpg.html)

how do you remove those japanese no plate holders?

Awesome! Stay away from puddles now! Number plate holders attached with plastic bungs, just push them through and should come off? Will leave holes however.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on March 26, 2014, 12:43:47 AM
is it me or does the number plate looked photoshopped? lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rocl444 on March 26, 2014, 08:04:26 AM
thanks bryan. my eyes will be peeled and caution will verge on paranoia. photos taken at dusk and the flash went off - caught the brand new number plates. and now i know why car firms put their names over the number plate area - it took me a while to work out why i didn't notice the holders earlier.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on March 26, 2014, 09:17:50 AM
Went camping on a mates farm in the weekend.  I went up before the wife so ended up having both cars there.

Son broke his arm on the 2nd day which was a bit of a bummer but he didn't seem to mind too much (all things considered). 

:D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi603.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt111%2Fwetaworker%2FAudi%25201994%2520RS2%2520GUARDS%2520RED%2FIMG_1229_zpsc76d8724.jpg&hash=8acbf6810ce8678edb32b904668ebd0b048a2af5) (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/wetaworker/media/Audi%201994%20RS2%20GUARDS%20RED/IMG_1229_zpsc76d8724.jpg.html)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi603.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt111%2Fwetaworker%2FAudi%25201994%2520RS2%2520GUARDS%2520RED%2FIMG_1316_zpsa43e4ae6.jpg&hash=c7fd87a38c98e096ba2bccb6bf78cb44bbb715eb) (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/wetaworker/media/Audi%201994%20RS2%20GUARDS%20RED/IMG_1316_zpsa43e4ae6.jpg.html)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi603.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt111%2Fwetaworker%2FAudi%25201994%2520RS2%2520GUARDS%2520RED%2FIMG_1318_zps8955ed5a.jpg&hash=b7a6a1a0d6dedebf8ac1193945ba070e6654ef3d) (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/wetaworker/media/Audi%201994%20RS2%20GUARDS%20RED/IMG_1318_zps8955ed5a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 26, 2014, 09:50:48 AM
Something you don't see everyday!

8)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on March 26, 2014, 10:19:46 AM
That's awesome!! ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on March 26, 2014, 11:05:17 AM
did a bit of paddock drifting in the RS2 as well... :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 26, 2014, 11:55:41 AM
Quote from: weta.worker on March 26, 2014, 11:05:17 AM
did a bit of paddock drifting in the RS2 as well... :P

videos or it didn't happen  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 26, 2014, 03:27:03 PM
sold it wahoooo
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: creepdontsleep on March 26, 2014, 03:34:56 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on March 26, 2014, 03:27:03 PM
sold it wahoooo

ohhhhh to whoo??? how muchie
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 26, 2014, 03:53:09 PM
Quote from: creepdontsleep on March 26, 2014, 03:34:56 PM
ohhhhh to whoo??? how muchie

Dunno some guy not on this forum

Got what I wanted so was all good :)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 26, 2014, 04:38:52 PM
Great result!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on March 26, 2014, 05:39:17 PM
should've come along and fired up the sad looking 200 in the top paddock JY,did you see her up there,gotta get up there and clean and cover her....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on March 26, 2014, 05:47:56 PM
noticed that the left front parking light (the one you have to pull the bump[er off to get to and which was replaced by LED last time) has blown again
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: prg-gti on March 27, 2014, 01:18:48 PM
Just picked it up after cam belt, DSG service at GT welly. Very happy she is purring! (Hard to believe difference)

Also chuffed technician came to ask me if it had been chipped... Because it went very well ;) and he wanted to know who had tuned it!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 27, 2014, 01:50:32 PM
Quote from: prg-gti on March 27, 2014, 01:18:48 PM
Just picked it up after cam belt, DSG service at GT welly. Very happy she is purring! (Hard to believe difference)

Also chuffed technician came to ask me if it had been chipped... Because it went very well ;) and he wanted to know who had tuned it!

Did you ask for and get the Vask discount?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 27, 2014, 04:02:15 PM
Drove all the way up here to find a "No dogs" sign. Noodle was unimpressed.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t31.0-8/q84/s720x720/1796976_10152292338490977_1048660846_o.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t31.0-8/q71/s720x720/1966072_10152267750500901_1945679933_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 27, 2014, 04:04:37 PM
Is that at Makara Rob?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 27, 2014, 04:51:28 PM
Quote from: slowmo on March 27, 2014, 04:04:37 PM
Is that at Makara Rob?
Yep. Lovely up there. I wish I'd had my proper camera.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 27, 2014, 06:33:40 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on March 26, 2014, 03:53:09 PM
Dunno some guy not on this forum

Got what I wanted so was all good :)

Handed it over today and the new owner called me 10 minutes after,

some time between When they first inspected it and today some clear coat has been damaged on the bonnet...  :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on March 29, 2014, 11:54:40 AM
Quote from: Mk4-VR6 on March 16, 2014, 06:39:55 PM
Bought and cleaned some 8P S3 Speedlines.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk628%2FEvil-Mera%2F12_zpsb2933377.jpg&hash=d8ed7b025175d7b4f6ab7d1699f27c89ddb670dd) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Evil-Mera/media/12_zpsb2933377.jpg.html)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk628%2FEvil-Mera%2F13_zpsa5501d85.jpg&hash=8cb31086a63de968538db34c862c4f7572c91928) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Evil-Mera/media/13_zpsa5501d85.jpg.html)

does this mean there's a set of Santa Monicas that are going to be available soon?  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 30, 2014, 01:46:10 AM
Finally colour coded and voted-style lip installed.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdistilleryimage8.ak.instagram.com%2F2c7c5bcab73f11e38e9b0e837b4b9c28_8.jpg&hash=a390ce694b9d017750a68d59ecfa9d9d4caf62ac)

next up.. exhaust and possibly chip/remap
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: prg-gti on March 30, 2014, 09:00:04 AM
Wow looks great! Love the wheels! Come and test the remap some time!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on March 30, 2014, 12:16:40 PM
Quote from: the phantom on March 29, 2014, 11:54:40 AM
does this mean there's a set of Santa Monicas that are going to be available soon?  ;)
Probably not, what I'm hoping to achieve may involve them as track wheels.
Lewis
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on March 30, 2014, 03:35:00 PM
refitted an expansion tank to the parts car,mobile again,may be cheeky and take it for a wof,see what happens,put it all back together and purged the cooling system.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VR6REAPER on March 30, 2014, 11:13:47 PM
well started the yet again fix up of my vr6 today, pulled the front off her ready to sort out water leak and the busted hub (again)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 31, 2014, 09:36:21 AM
Quote from: prg-gti on March 30, 2014, 09:00:04 AM
Wow looks great! Love the wheels! Come and test the remap some time!

Thanks Paul. Yours was done by autopassion yes? Will take you up on that offer!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on March 31, 2014, 10:52:43 AM
Did 750KM over the weekend and managed 13.8KM/L... I think that worked out close to 40Mpg in old school terms. quite impressed!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on March 31, 2014, 11:36:32 AM
Quote from: slowmo on March 30, 2014, 01:46:10 AM
Finally colour coded and voted-style lip installed.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdistilleryimage8.ak.instagram.com%2F2c7c5bcab73f11e38e9b0e837b4b9c28_8.jpg&hash=a390ce694b9d017750a68d59ecfa9d9d4caf62ac)

next up.. exhaust and possibly chip/remap

Looks so much better colour coded!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 31, 2014, 12:50:06 PM
Quote from: HaNs on March 31, 2014, 11:36:32 AM
Looks so much better colour coded!

thanks, yeah they should all have left the factory like that, well at least the CW ones should have!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 5-pot on March 31, 2014, 04:33:36 PM
oil change, (another) new brake lamp bulb, new head lamp bulb, and some leather wipes...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Chrismx5 on April 01, 2014, 03:09:43 PM
Purchased day time running LEDs.. Because I can.
Purchased Ghost lights... Because I like rice.
Purchased new wheels.. Because I need a wof.


Annnnd I drove it to work.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 01, 2014, 03:17:23 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcSVlyjcwzcPmCdJTVv1XWX6-4Oba1rStjZf7_xqJDnh31b09KkAVQ&hash=93efeb83002f60b65e81b23b2ce47e1691ee5726)

??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on April 01, 2014, 05:44:27 PM
yeah what is a ghost light?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 02, 2014, 10:58:20 PM
Bought another, this ones a bit far away though, will be coming by boat
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on April 03, 2014, 07:14:46 AM
Quote from: hagan on April 01, 2014, 05:44:27 PM
yeah what is a ghost light?
Hopefully not undercar lights.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: TDR on April 03, 2014, 08:30:29 AM
Quote from: Brett on April 03, 2014, 07:14:46 AM
Hopefully not undercar lights.....

Google suggests: (https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimage.dhgate.com%2Falbu_353711543_00-1.0x0%2Foriginal-ghost-light-for-audi-naante-logo.jpg&hash=32946202fd9f37749067712f2080fb1d532d4653)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: .:R32 on April 03, 2014, 08:24:30 PM
^ thats awesome! I want lights like that so people know I'm driving a audi.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on April 04, 2014, 12:16:34 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on April 02, 2014, 10:58:20 PM
Bought another, this ones a bit far away though, will be coming by boat

Spill... guessing ex UK?
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 04, 2014, 12:17:27 PM
Quote from: wilco on April 04, 2014, 12:16:34 PM
Spill... guessing ex UK?

Yep ex uk. Its a c4 a6
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on April 04, 2014, 12:22:17 PM
Okay, and what else?  :)
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 04, 2014, 01:25:46 PM
Quote from: wilco on April 04, 2014, 12:22:17 PM
Okay, and what else?  :)

Just another 01e. Converting the urs6 avant to 10v
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on April 04, 2014, 02:16:16 PM
Dropped the Rocco off at Tristram European and hopefully it will be the last time I see her.

A tad drop of tear of sadness.

Yea, nah.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 04, 2014, 02:40:04 PM
Decided the wife's Mazda needed a turbo conversion:

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3701/13611068025_7e29e16251_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on April 05, 2014, 08:37:57 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on April 04, 2014, 02:40:04 PM
Decided the wife's Mazda needed a turbo conversion:

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3701/13611068025_7e29e16251_b.jpg)

Looks good!  May need to mod the bonnet (SCOOOOP!)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 05, 2014, 01:37:38 PM
Made mine do some work.

(https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t31.0-8/793672_10152284141600901_3623263379708285374_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on April 05, 2014, 02:46:57 PM
Fitted new battery and cleaned the MK3 in preparation for Automania tomorrow! Nothing much changed since concours...

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi53.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg75%2FAshvw%2FConcours%25202014%2FDSC_9783.jpg&hash=4e13f8f52c2ffcd668a44f08be738e7bbff38e4c) (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/Ashvw/media/Concours%202014/DSC_9783.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rocl444 on April 06, 2014, 04:02:24 PM
removed some undesirable japanese soil. i was under the impression these things were cleaned fairly well as part of border protection. :o

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi508.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs323%2Frocl1cl444%2FIMG_3115_zps566ca332.jpg&hash=972d41f64ebbf79e331ff7afe3e7dd97560996f0) (http://s508.photobucket.com/user/rocl1cl444/media/IMG_3115_zps566ca332.jpg.html)

also uncovered a japanese gem  ;D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi508.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs323%2Frocl1cl444%2FIMG_3116_zps8c49667d.jpg&hash=c69631e15cd2e0f98ffa2734c74ec935764e2f85) (http://s508.photobucket.com/user/rocl1cl444/media/IMG_3116_zps8c49667d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 06, 2014, 05:56:25 PM
Gave it a clean

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/10003936_10152286286475901_1370904810964035348_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 06, 2014, 05:58:25 PM
Close..

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t31.0-8/1016022_10152286287890901_1009045958432953179_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 06, 2014, 09:23:28 PM
Did 1050km in it this weekend, went perfect, averaged 5.5l/100km, can't really complain for a car that's not far off 400,000km
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on April 07, 2014, 11:07:47 AM
used it as an impromptu bridal car.  :laugh:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdistilleryimage11.ak.instagram.com%2Face417e4bcb211e3bbc412f05c1f5777_8.jpg&hash=2adb162ef4b4548b03cd56bda07e896fb7849b1b)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on April 10, 2014, 08:28:13 AM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F2013%2FC93BAB9C-9524-489A-BB87-598C32989B68_zpsxtnxdrtg.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=e66734a90ac57975b02804ec58b7ff844ae67ef1) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/2013/C93BAB9C-9524-489A-BB87-598C32989B68_zpsxtnxdrtg.jpg.html)

Made its new engine look pretty.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on April 10, 2014, 03:50:25 PM
That looks cracking, slip a supercharger on it Anton  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on April 10, 2014, 04:03:32 PM
Quote from: M on April 10, 2014, 03:50:25 PM
That looks cracking, slip a supercharger on it Anton  >:D

The thought process is running on that already..

thinking something like the BBM well to that effect...

althou that said the Car isn't a Slug with the ABF on KJET at the moment...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GLIDN on April 10, 2014, 04:18:39 PM
Decided it was time to fit my exhaust and coil overs.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv694%2Frxi_rola%2FGolf%2FACF2C70B-FFBD-4303-9C7E-95A0B11E6379_zpsgi0uh4yl.jpg&hash=2e55ab128b3c4eeead737afb2fcc95e9acfca639) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rxi_rola/media/Golf/ACF2C70B-FFBD-4303-9C7E-95A0B11E6379_zpsgi0uh4yl.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS on April 10, 2014, 04:36:40 PM
Quote from: rocl444 on April 06, 2014, 04:02:24 PM


Ohlins shocks. Swoon.


Mine goes for a service tomorrow... seems that's all that needs to be done when your car is good from the factory.

Must say though, the pollen filter change is massively complicated and expensive  :(





Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on April 10, 2014, 09:50:08 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on April 10, 2014, 04:03:32 PM
The thought process is running on that already..

thinking something like the BBM well to that effect...

althou that said the Car isn't a Slug with the ABF on KJET at the moment...

A Rotrex is what you want. Doesn't need massive power, a cheeky 250 on standard compression would be a wicked road car!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 12, 2014, 06:54:32 PM
Got the colour on the car this morning. So happy with the choice. Looking very nice. And straight lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on April 12, 2014, 08:30:03 PM
OAK GREEN?  8)
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 12, 2014, 08:49:29 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on April 12, 2014, 08:30:03 PM
OAK GREEN?  8)

Close. Still a vag colour. Didnt want a mk2 colour so went cactus green
Title: Re: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 13, 2014, 04:32:32 PM
Quote from: RevHappy on April 12, 2014, 08:49:29 PM
Close. Still a vag colour. Didnt want a mk2 colour so went cactus green
Guards on. Lights and small bits in.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 13, 2014, 05:39:52 PM
Looking good.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on April 13, 2014, 05:56:43 PM
Thats pretty cool, can't wait to see it when complete.
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 13, 2014, 07:01:26 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on April 13, 2014, 05:56:43 PM
Thats pretty cool, can't wait to see it when complete.

Neither can I. Once assembled I will chuck in the coilovers. And get it sitting better
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on April 13, 2014, 10:45:59 PM
Made it a bit more EFI and Slippery Differy... Kinda gonna miss all the braided fuel lines for KJet and the raucous running...

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F2013%2F21B90EC4-E786-4C9E-8F6B-29A0D7864782_zpsmuxw4hor.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=3f0891ec131fa2938bcd00edfaf118f860565dc4)

Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 13, 2014, 10:57:59 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on April 13, 2014, 10:45:59 PM
Made it a bit more EFI and Slippery Differy... Kinda gonna miss all the braided fuel lines for KJet and the raucous running...

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F2013%2F21B90EC4-E786-4C9E-8F6B-29A0D7864782_zpsmuxw4hor.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=3f0891ec131fa2938bcd00edfaf118f860565dc4)

Is it running mk3 digi? Or aftermarket efi?
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on April 13, 2014, 11:21:50 PM
Quote from: RevHappy on April 13, 2014, 10:57:59 PM
Is it running mk3 digi? Or aftermarket efi?

MK3 EFI yup. I will be very surprised if it actually goes any better than the K-jet

(The dead cold starts were the only thing that sucked on Kjet)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on April 14, 2014, 04:13:51 PM
Ordered a WOTBOX  >:D  Just need the downpipes then will be fully stage 2
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on April 14, 2014, 08:56:16 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on April 13, 2014, 11:21:50 PM
MK3 EFI yup. I will be very surprised if it actually goes any better than the K-jet

(The dead cold starts were the only thing that sucked on Kjet)

Ready for boost then.....

Quote from: Brett on April 14, 2014, 04:13:51 PM
Ordered a WOTBOX  >:D  Just need the downpipes then will be fully stage 2

I have ten of them sitting down here, no one wants the bloody things. Hope you never paid too much.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=717840232&ed=true
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on April 14, 2014, 09:33:37 PM
$20 more than that i think incl shipping. So not bad for a brand new unit
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on April 14, 2014, 10:48:05 PM
not exactly today but,

Got David from thewrapshop.co.nz to help me with some interior wrapping

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimagizer.imageshack.us%2Fv2%2F800x600q90%2F849%2Fbxty.jpg&hash=c260976f5f1f4c26b4c498399ea9e31066f55990)

as the previous owner had carried out some 'unique' interior modifications.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on April 15, 2014, 09:00:59 AM
Quote from: Brett on April 14, 2014, 09:33:37 PM
$20 more than that i think incl shipping. So not bad for a brand new unit

Mines aren't used....
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 15, 2014, 10:19:41 AM
Quote from: RevHappy on April 12, 2014, 08:49:29 PM
Close. Still a vag colour. Didnt want a mk2 colour so went cactus green

I think Cactus green is the colour Noel did his Mk1 GTI 1.8T.
Title: Re: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 15, 2014, 01:00:36 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on April 15, 2014, 10:19:41 AM
I think Cactus green is the colour Noel did his Mk1 GTI 1.8T.

Well he has great taste then
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on April 15, 2014, 03:24:37 PM
Boom! Sold it! Jdm timeee!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on April 15, 2014, 05:24:37 PM
Quote from: zyeffur on April 15, 2014, 03:24:37 PM
Boom! Sold it! Jdm timeee!

Come on, how about golf R32 time!?
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on April 15, 2014, 07:04:15 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on April 02, 2014, 10:58:20 PM
Bought another, this ones a bit far away though, will be coming by boat
slow boat or fast boat?


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on April 15, 2014, 07:12:33 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on April 15, 2014, 05:24:37 PM
Come on, how about GTR32 time!?

F*ck yeah!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on April 15, 2014, 10:17:08 PM
Hahaha
Got bored, had some plasti dip- so did this.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F04%2F15%2Fe4edu4um.jpg&hash=77210c988349f9fb2e21268945632397bea5f2f3)

Now for the other side in white ;)
Title: Re: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 15, 2014, 10:20:40 PM
Quote from: sifty on April 15, 2014, 07:04:15 PM
slow boat or fast boat?


Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk

Slow boat
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GottaMkII on April 15, 2014, 10:34:35 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on April 15, 2014, 10:17:08 PM
Hahaha
Got bored, had some plasti dip- so did this.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F04%2F15%2Fe4edu4um.jpg&hash=77210c988349f9fb2e21268945632397bea5f2f3)

Now for the other side in white ;)

LOVE those wheels, and they look amazing in the flat black!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on April 17, 2014, 10:17:00 PM
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_SUuMpcZOjM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 18, 2014, 09:51:16 PM
Ordered some more shiney bits. Ohhh yea
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on April 19, 2014, 09:46:24 AM
not today as I'm outta town, but last week spent a few hours stripping back the factory loom and cable tape and slipped over new braided cable tube, and re routed loom in a slightly more logical manor..

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F2013%2F2E9DBA32-92C4-43F3-9E88-D7CD63072642_zpsrbnhqsbg.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=cef82cdb012321344a779ab0e15a5f01d482c254) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/2013/2E9DBA32-92C4-43F3-9E88-D7CD63072642_zpsrbnhqsbg.jpg.html)

Played with a lot of spaghetti

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F2013%2F430E84AA-1787-4BE7-AFDD-DDD42BDDC600_zpsvrs39gst.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=3d809c84fcfe9d62e643f0fd22b2997abaa95a63) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/2013/430E84AA-1787-4BE7-AFDD-DDD42BDDC600_zpsvrs39gst.jpg.html)

and tossed up if blue HT leads were the go or not....

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F2013%2FCAC1DED5-5565-4C2B-B32D-1EA22AE85160_zpsuee5fkbs.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=7fe1e64a71ab6867b99908e3c02e63b3d4ce65b3) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/2013/CAC1DED5-5565-4C2B-B32D-1EA22AE85160_zpsuee5fkbs.jpg.html)


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 19, 2014, 12:29:57 PM
I say yes to the blue but I am a tart.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on April 19, 2014, 05:26:54 PM
New cambelt, tensioner, water pump, thermostat, forge hose kit fitted and fresh coolant.
Now to look at more serious stuff ;)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nesT on April 19, 2014, 05:32:35 PM
Filled up the extra 10L for a 55L tank on the Polo GTI and drove to Hobbiton, Rotovegas and then Taupo and back to Rotovegas for the night.

The needle hasn't budged a bit and I was looking at 970km of range.

Magical. Lol


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 21, 2014, 06:08:25 PM
Bugger.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-9/10155984_10152342205905977_8288253349332651455_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Chrismx5 on April 23, 2014, 11:09:27 AM
So many dirty jokes to be made in this thread.

Best not too..

But... last night I finally made some progress.. (https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FI7eyPaI.jpg&hash=b907ec8a4e1ce125360107eb2cd16a7b142c1831)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tintinz on April 24, 2014, 10:19:58 AM
Quote from: M on March 25, 2014, 09:25:31 PM
Interesting thoughts mate, I personally prefer the Auto and I own the manual one. In fact in a couple of years I plan to trade to an Auto one. First car I have ever actually preferred the slushbox!!

Feel auto is smoother and feels more powerful due to ratios etc.

I have got an Auto Amarok and I love it and on the open road I leave most cars behind when overtaking the 8 speed auto is sublime and I have driven manual Amarok and they are two different utes altogather. Power is fine with me!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on April 29, 2014, 04:13:56 PM
put in a new battery, the old one had japanese script all over it, so no reason to think it wasn't the original back in 2000, a 14 year old battery and it had the grace to expire at the front of the house

as the car was all loaded up with mountain bikes and holiday gear it was a bit of a puzzle, but the wife said "the Polo needs a run", it's amazing what you can fit in a 6N Polo!

and it did well travelling Auckland - Rotorua - Auckland; 1.6 5 speed, it did a bit of energetic overtaking and saw an section of the tach that's rarely explored by the wife  ::)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nordschleife on April 29, 2014, 07:40:33 PM
Gave the Octavia a bit of a birthday last week.  Replaced cam follower, Diverter valve, spark plugs, fuel filter and air filter.  Feels a bit smoother and also more urgent down low.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on April 30, 2014, 07:04:32 PM
Job Complete

K-Jet to EFI

turns out Kjet really does have more power...

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F2013%2F7009E94B-82CE-412E-944C-25C81B14B5EC_zpsj5h8nqbb.jpg&hash=606752271951de73007ed923b609e3f05b8dd989) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/2013/7009E94B-82CE-412E-944C-25C81B14B5EC_zpsj5h8nqbb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 30, 2014, 09:05:26 PM
Quote from: digifart on April 30, 2014, 07:04:32 PM
Job Complete

K-Jet to EFI

turns out Kjet really does have more power...

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F2013%2F7009E94B-82CE-412E-944C-25C81B14B5EC_zpsj5h8nqbb.jpg&hash=606752271951de73007ed923b609e3f05b8dd989) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/2013/7009E94B-82CE-412E-944C-25C81B14B5EC_zpsj5h8nqbb.jpg.html)

Really? Seat of pants or dyno?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 30, 2014, 09:10:54 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on April 30, 2014, 09:05:26 PM
Really? Seat of pants or dyno?

Had a drag with an 8v and lost
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on April 30, 2014, 10:12:15 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on April 30, 2014, 09:10:54 PM
Had a drag with an 8v and lost

Thats cause the 8v has SO much torque
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on April 30, 2014, 11:35:05 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on April 30, 2014, 09:05:26 PM
Really? Seat of pants or dyno?

Seat of pants

All jokes aside thou car is silky smooth to drive and starts and runs perfectly first time every time unlike the KJeT.

Interestingly the rev limiter on the KJeT was 7500rpm...
Digi3.2 appears to cut at 7000rpm
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on May 01, 2014, 12:10:25 AM
Quote from: digifart on April 30, 2014, 07:04:32 PM
Job Complete

K-Jet to EFI

turns out Kjet really does have more power...

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F2013%2F7009E94B-82CE-412E-944C-25C81B14B5EC_zpsj5h8nqbb.jpg&hash=606752271951de73007ed923b609e3f05b8dd989) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/2013/7009E94B-82CE-412E-944C-25C81B14B5EC_zpsj5h8nqbb.jpg.html)

Looks damn tidy in there bud! Seems to be still missing 2 cylinders...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 04, 2014, 04:03:31 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F2013%2F3A72AAAD-9D8A-4709-9093-EF56E7B2A1D6_zps3gfes7ir.jpg&hash=32abdac4c7997080d8d2b15f060b5d5245eafdf5) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/2013/3A72AAAD-9D8A-4709-9093-EF56E7B2A1D6_zps3gfes7ir.jpg.html)

Made some Audi coupes worth a little more.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on May 04, 2014, 11:35:28 PM
those were the ones on TM a week or so ago huh? any good bits?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: UKRSKiwi on May 05, 2014, 08:33:03 AM
Spent 4 hours 'claying' the RS. Silky smooth paint again, I hope the future owner appreciates the time that has gone into keeping this car mint.....no doubt they wont :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: .:R32 on May 05, 2014, 08:40:35 PM
Had the heater core replaced..ouch!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 06, 2014, 08:30:12 AM
Quote from: slowburn on May 04, 2014, 11:35:28 PM
those were the ones on TM a week or so ago huh? any good bits?

Foglights, Headlights, Gauges, Windscreens, Stainless Trims from the bumpers, Window Regulators, Spoilers, actually the engines were both good too KV/KU  2.2 I5

5 Speed Gearboxes are ok also.
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on May 06, 2014, 09:59:39 AM
Quote from: digifart on May 06, 2014, 08:30:12 AM
Foglights, Headlights, Gauges, Windscreens, Stainless Trims from the bumpers, Window Regulators, Spoilers, actually the engines were both good too KV/KU  2.2 I5

5 Speed Gearboxes are ok also.

Vdo gauges for oil pressure and the two others
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 06, 2014, 01:26:17 PM
Quote from: RevHappy on May 06, 2014, 09:59:39 AM
Vdo gauges for oil pressure and the two others

yep..

and the instrument clusters were in good nick also.
Title: Re: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on May 06, 2014, 03:32:55 PM
Quote from: digifart on May 06, 2014, 01:26:17 PM
yep..

and the instrument clusters were in good nick also.

Ohhh how much for a set with the twin pin oil sender?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on May 08, 2014, 09:16:25 PM
Took my beetl#2 for compliance today.....damn so close....adjust headlights, leaky breadline.....so close
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: creepdontsleep on May 08, 2014, 10:36:15 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/1797369_10154077997540268_5387463396442043229_n.jpg)

Chucked 20mm spacers on the goof.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on May 11, 2014, 08:51:00 PM
Not Vag but bought these for the E46.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk628%2FEvil-Mera%2F3_zps72c17e91.jpg&hash=6656dd1275143d4ceb86511fe88c875c7f260cbd) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Evil-Mera/media/3_zps72c17e91.jpg.html)

Thought you guys would appreciate them even though they aren't for the V6.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on May 11, 2014, 09:14:38 PM
Scott will be pleased those are gone
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on May 13, 2014, 03:03:15 PM
Just ticked over 50,000km

;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on May 13, 2014, 06:04:37 PM
Quote from: Mk4-VR6 on May 11, 2014, 08:51:00 PM
Not Vag but bought these for the E46.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk628%2FEvil-Mera%2F3_zps72c17e91.jpg&hash=6656dd1275143d4ceb86511fe88c875c7f260cbd) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Evil-Mera/media/3_zps72c17e91.jpg.html)

Thought you guys would appreciate them even though they aren't for the V6.

Rad! When I saw them I was gutted they wernt x112!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: spooln on May 13, 2014, 06:20:21 PM
Quote from: digifart on May 04, 2014, 04:03:31 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F2013%2F3A72AAAD-9D8A-4709-9093-EF56E7B2A1D6_zps3gfes7ir.jpg&hash=32abdac4c7997080d8d2b15f060b5d5245eafdf5) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/2013/3A72AAAD-9D8A-4709-9093-EF56E7B2A1D6_zps3gfes7ir.jpg.html)

Made some Audi coupes worth a little more.

Did you save that exhaust  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on May 13, 2014, 09:12:56 PM
Quote from: hagan on May 13, 2014, 06:04:37 PM
Rad! When I saw them I was gutted they wernt x112!
I think I'll always own a Beemer so it was a no-brainer really haha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on May 14, 2014, 12:01:16 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on May 13, 2014, 03:03:15 PM
Just ticked over 50,000km

;D

Hahaha you need to drive more!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on May 16, 2014, 11:27:12 PM
Swapped a Vw for an Audi this weekend.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F16%2Fususyvyz.jpg&hash=506d55d4702f9a11e5f42bf3d08d7a76ee3a05a5)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 17, 2014, 08:29:35 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on May 16, 2014, 11:27:12 PM
Swapped a Vw for an Audi this weekend.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F16%2Fususyvyz.jpg&hash=506d55d4702f9a11e5f42bf3d08d7a76ee3a05a5)
see with Quattro you can park on really steep hills!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DubMan on May 17, 2014, 11:28:00 AM
Got to the last step in getting the beetle registered only to be notified that the engineer is waiting for his book and I won't get my form until Wednesday....#facepalm.....should have it  on the road before next weekend.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on May 17, 2014, 03:47:35 PM
Got the last bits on the golf and took it for a warrent. No issues

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on May 17, 2014, 03:48:21 PM
coilovers in on monday for more lows
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on May 17, 2014, 04:09:37 PM
Looks great! Digging that shade of green. Small bumpers for the win!! 8)
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on May 17, 2014, 04:11:45 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on May 17, 2014, 04:09:37 PM
Looks great! Digging that shade of green. Small bumpers for the win!! 8)

Cheers.
Need a photo in the direct sun light
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on May 17, 2014, 08:09:56 PM
Quote from: RevHappy on May 17, 2014, 03:48:21 PM
coilovers in on monday for more lows

Farrrrk that's nice!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 17, 2014, 08:36:57 PM
Nice colour!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 17, 2014, 08:41:20 PM
Detailed a Black Mk5 GTI  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on May 17, 2014, 09:04:12 PM
Quote from: Fizz on May 17, 2014, 08:41:20 PM
Detailed a Black Mk5 GTI  ;)

Pfft.. Tornado Red FTW
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on May 17, 2014, 10:23:35 PM
Quote from: wsnownz on May 17, 2014, 08:09:56 PM
Farrrrk that's nice!!

Time for a meet
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on May 17, 2014, 10:29:39 PM
Quote from: RevHappy on May 17, 2014, 10:23:35 PM
Time for a meet

Absolutely. I'll have mine next weekend.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 18, 2014, 06:12:32 PM
Quote from: wsnownz on May 17, 2014, 09:04:12 PM
Pfft.. Tornado Red FTW
I know, not mine :p
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on May 18, 2014, 08:22:10 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F18%2Fnu8edabu.jpg&hash=d61f9b1de7a6c84e75c47c1fe235829e4cf50a69)

A bit of fun with the boys!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on May 18, 2014, 09:40:19 PM
swapped out to R line lower grilles

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.com%2Fa%2Fimg843%2F4981%2Fzrkp.jpg&hash=abadbad337d3225a3f60806a541fe440459a6dd2)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.com%2Fa%2Fimg835%2F9849%2F4rvr.jpg&hash=d0775be7aa086fd112f60419778f89663300689c)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.com%2Fa%2Fimg835%2F8769%2F8x40.jpg&hash=4391215401d47861a49321f7234a2ddcefff2951)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 19, 2014, 09:05:01 AM
Cool :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 19, 2014, 09:53:41 AM
Looks much better in my opinion.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 19, 2014, 10:19:40 AM
Quote from: hagan on May 18, 2014, 09:40:19 PM
swapped out to R line lower grilles

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.com%2Fa%2Fimg843%2F4981%2Fzrkp.jpg&hash=abadbad337d3225a3f60806a541fe440459a6dd2)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.com%2Fa%2Fimg835%2F9849%2F4rvr.jpg&hash=d0775be7aa086fd112f60419778f89663300689c)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.com%2Fa%2Fimg835%2F8769%2F8x40.jpg&hash=4391215401d47861a49321f7234a2ddcefff2951)

they should actually be called GTI lower grills..

I dont know where VW ever got the Idea that the Honey Comb was a "GTI" Thing.. they seem to forget Honeycomb debuted on the MKIV "R32" then all of a sudden the MK5 R32 ended up with the Slats and the "GTI" got the "JDM Honeycomb"
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GLIDN on May 19, 2014, 01:15:57 PM
wheel change time and a drive down to Wellington and back over the weekend

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv694%2Frxi_rola%2FGolf%2F6E693D23-5772-4298-8D5C-6D8807D6E6D1_zpscsduy4oi.jpg&hash=de341bbbd0a9f94996f35128346addd02593215f) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rxi_rola/media/Golf/6E693D23-5772-4298-8D5C-6D8807D6E6D1_zpscsduy4oi.jpg.html)

The car after a 9 hour drive back from Wellywood
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv694%2Frxi_rola%2FGolf%2F479686C8-712E-437E-BB8F-44BC5433E026_zpsadcn43wt.jpg&hash=8c15e7996440ac4a0d0c0c82799fb2e581d31a3e) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rxi_rola/media/Golf/479686C8-712E-437E-BB8F-44BC5433E026_zpsadcn43wt.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 19, 2014, 03:14:40 PM
looks good hennie, needs some spacers though  :)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on May 19, 2014, 03:25:14 PM
Still the best mk5 oem wheel IMHO.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on May 19, 2014, 10:48:47 PM
18" Detroits ftw

:laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on May 20, 2014, 10:29:05 PM
Coilovers in
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on May 21, 2014, 12:11:37 PM
????
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 21, 2014, 12:43:46 PM
John did you get those new Clear Wheels?  ;D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi14.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa349%2Fdonatos%2Fclear6.jpg&hash=fd8369fb2cb63e74a83ed175e21c5d3f56d3b867)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on May 21, 2014, 01:14:34 PM
Quote from: Fizz on May 21, 2014, 12:43:46 PM
John did you get those new Clear Wheels?  ;D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi14.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa349%2Fdonatos%2Fclear6.jpg&hash=fd8369fb2cb63e74a83ed175e21c5d3f56d3b867)

with invisible tyres?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on May 21, 2014, 01:55:54 PM
Damn damn damn, someone's stolen my idea!!!  >:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on May 21, 2014, 02:55:02 PM
Quote from: Fizz on May 21, 2014, 12:43:46 PM
John did you get those new Clear Wheels?  ;D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi14.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa349%2Fdonatos%2Fclear6.jpg&hash=fd8369fb2cb63e74a83ed175e21c5d3f56d3b867)

I'd be concerned they'd melt \ blemish?  Doesn't look like theres much air flow on the clear side?

Or is this just a hoax \ troll invention?

:D

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on May 21, 2014, 04:47:53 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gtspirit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F01%2Foverkill_west_coast_customs_tron_themed_audi-_r8.jpg&hash=44a281f6c1eb1ab2caccc8903f8f50e93b67224c)

They drove this... Slowly and not overly far, possibly due to wheels but mainly due to uber Lols from the general public I suspect.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KiwiC4S on May 21, 2014, 04:57:44 PM
Traded the DTM for this

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi475.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr115%2Fturnbullnz%2FPorker3_zpsee75a5b1.jpg&hash=c8f97f8c149ec2812830d9bfbb744898cfdc17a6) (http://s475.photobucket.com/user/turnbullnz/media/Porker3_zpsee75a5b1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on May 21, 2014, 05:17:49 PM
Quote from: KiwiC4S on May 21, 2014, 04:57:44 PM
Traded the DTM for this

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi475.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr115%2Fturnbullnz%2FPorker3_zpsee75a5b1.jpg&hash=c8f97f8c149ec2812830d9bfbb744898cfdc17a6) (http://s475.photobucket.com/user/turnbullnz/media/Porker3_zpsee75a5b1.jpg.html)

lucky bugger
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 21, 2014, 05:25:21 PM
Quote from: KiwiC4S on May 21, 2014, 04:57:44 PM
Traded the DTM for this

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi475.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr115%2Fturnbullnz%2FPorker3_zpsee75a5b1.jpg&hash=c8f97f8c149ec2812830d9bfbb744898cfdc17a6) (http://s475.photobucket.com/user/turnbullnz/media/Porker3_zpsee75a5b1.jpg.html)

Nice! Well done.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KiwiC4S on May 21, 2014, 05:28:59 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on May 21, 2014, 05:25:21 PM
Nice! Well done.
Cheers, 20+ year dream to get into one of these.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on May 21, 2014, 05:32:08 PM
Dat Ass!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on May 21, 2014, 06:16:04 PM
Quote from: KiwiC4S on May 21, 2014, 05:28:59 PM
Cheers, 20+ year dream to get into one of these.

Turned 40 lately?? :)

My plan is a gt3!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KiwiC4S on May 21, 2014, 06:26:36 PM
Quote from: beeker on May 21, 2014, 06:16:04 PM
Turned 40 lately?? :)

My plan is a gt3!
No, not lately... 7 years ago.
Now just need to shoehorn the car seat in the back.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: beeker on May 21, 2014, 06:50:18 PM
Quote from: KiwiC4S on May 21, 2014, 06:26:36 PM
No, not lately... 7 years ago.
Now just need to shoehorn the car seat in the back.

Proven path, many have fitted one before you.
However, your children will probably grown up with deformed legs but appreciate german engineering instead.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Stickman on May 21, 2014, 08:56:57 PM
Quote from: KiwiC4S on May 21, 2014, 04:57:44 PM
Traded the DTM for this

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi475.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr115%2Fturnbullnz%2FPorker3_zpsee75a5b1.jpg&hash=c8f97f8c149ec2812830d9bfbb744898cfdc17a6) (http://s475.photobucket.com/user/turnbullnz/media/Porker3_zpsee75a5b1.jpg.html)

Very cool mate, congrats.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on May 21, 2014, 09:05:52 PM
Quote from: Stickman on May 21, 2014, 08:56:57 PM
Very cool mate, congrats.

It's only cool if it is a manual....... ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KiwiC4S on May 21, 2014, 09:25:10 PM
Quote from: beeker on May 21, 2014, 06:50:18 PM
Proven path, many have fitted one before you.
Have a Radian in the wife's car, seems to fit.

Quote from: M on May 21, 2014, 09:05:52 PM
It's only cool if it is a manual....... ;D
Oh well, its not cool.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on May 21, 2014, 09:40:13 PM
Washed a couple of years worth of dust off

Before
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2FAudi%252090q%2F20140520_150204_zpsycgelsbq.jpg&hash=eaab6a26938dfd0021e1eb453ac02ef789306ab8)

After with a pic of the chief engineer
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2FAudi%252090q%2F20140520_153932_zpswe0kkhah.jpg&hash=6138af9cceb95f74cc1157abe64423987e45398c)


Made new brake lines and fitted an adjustable proportioning valve , easy with the right gear

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2FAudi%252090q%2F20140519_205757_zpsyvbf74cv.jpg&hash=97f561b30b7ed047ae681e9ab7bf6a0920280047)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2FAudi%252090q%2F20140519_205959_zpsi8umvi2c.jpg&hash=6b07ef8aae992cbb26bbea8aa3b4ecf20b8688d8)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2FAudi%252090q%2F20140520_145120_zpsjccdqwrt.jpg&hash=ea2a89266ba3470862319667d8559326b1ca854d)

Mounted a mk2 power steering pump as it operates at the correct pressure

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2FAudi%252090q%2F20140519_215246_zpspnfc1upz.jpg&hash=893b61813c0738deb13bcf23964e2f5c3e70287e)

New power steering hose

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2FAudi%252090q%2F20140519_215150_zpsso4rcnoc.jpg&hash=d33f28de7ae69153ebd667b145af7f4fed135a60)

Changed the front hubs over to 5x112

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2FAudi%252090q%2F20140520_124853_zpseghtudxp.jpg&hash=cf92a5897c2db2ab6d9194f3ed9e0a7d87f66f81)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M on May 22, 2014, 08:07:21 AM
Quote from: KiwiC4S on May 21, 2014, 09:25:10 PM.
Oh well, its not cool.

I am sure you can live with it.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nogmeg on May 22, 2014, 08:36:47 PM
Put this all black RS4 style front grill on today...

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs26.postimg.org%2F3okjrrrx1%2FIMG_1379.jpg&hash=354adcf8294b7ef85ee7c636ebc8639d76e80475) (http://postimg.org/image/3okjrrrx1/)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on May 31, 2014, 05:11:00 PM
Took it apart, installed a bluetooth thingy, put it back together, air bag light came on. Damn.

Edit: If I disconnect the battery to get rid of fault codes, will my not-factory-installed RCD300 need a code?
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on June 01, 2014, 01:42:46 AM
Quote from: wsnownz on May 31, 2014, 05:11:00 PM
Took it apart, installed a bluetooth thingy, put it back together, air bag light came on. Damn.

Edit: If I disconnect the battery to get rid of fault codes, will my not-factory-installed RCD300 need a code?

Dude come into work next tuesday. Clear that code up real quick
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on June 01, 2014, 09:14:27 AM
Quote from: RevHappy on June 01, 2014, 01:42:46 AM
Dude come into work next tuesday. Clear that code up real quick

Cheers man will do! I'll come check out your car if it'll be there
Title: Re: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on June 01, 2014, 04:23:01 PM
Quote from: wsnownz on June 01, 2014, 09:14:27 AM
Cheers man will do! I'll come check out your car if it'll be there

Sweet come round after work. give us a txt
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 01, 2014, 04:54:00 PM
Clayed and polished

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2910/14077456610_f16587248f_b.jpg)

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2927/14261974612_6f2e34c8c6_b.jpg)

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2911/14077468620_72e6ae567b_b.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t31.0-8/10333350_10152403449430901_567102864702371592_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on June 01, 2014, 04:57:50 PM
Nice job, great shine there
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on June 01, 2014, 05:02:28 PM
Looks really good.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 01, 2014, 05:07:29 PM
Really pleased with it. I used Chemical Guys Black Light polish. I recommend it!
Not bad for a car that's ten years old this week :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on June 01, 2014, 05:16:51 PM
That's some serious Skoda-Porn right there.

Quote from: RobClubley on June 01, 2014, 04:54:00 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t31.0-8/10333350_10152403449430901_567102864702371592_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 01, 2014, 08:34:27 PM
Still going strong and looking good!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: prg-gti on June 02, 2014, 12:18:42 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F06%2F02%2Fe4ahe4a2.jpg&hash=427a53f7da97f30e4af637c0387f1af98f46ee6b)

Started to remove an unwanted addition to the paintwork - thank you road marking contractor...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on June 02, 2014, 12:20:35 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on June 01, 2014, 04:54:00 PM
Clayed and polished

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2910/14077456610_f16587248f_b.jpg)

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2927/14261974612_6f2e34c8c6_b.jpg)

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2911/14077468620_72e6ae567b_b.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t31.0-8/10333350_10152403449430901_567102864702371592_o.jpg)

So nice!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on June 02, 2014, 02:11:38 PM
Quote from: wsnownz on June 01, 2014, 05:16:51 PM
That's some serious Skoda-Porn right there.

Only that white Toymotor ute to ruin the VAG vibe.

:laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SlyRick on June 02, 2014, 08:51:52 PM
Fews day late for here, but finally got my A4 delivered to get repaired on Thursday. Hoping it's nothing more than a loose tappit, but worse case is going to be a valve through a piston :(
Luckily previous owner got some major work done on it six months prior and I've also go autosure for it. Still a pain in the rectum either way for it to break down!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on June 02, 2014, 10:00:00 PM
Washed the Mrs one after mine today.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GLIDN on June 03, 2014, 05:06:43 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on May 19, 2014, 10:48:47 PM
18" Detroits ftw

:laugh:

Meh sold mine, not feeling them
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on June 03, 2014, 09:56:33 PM
Washed mine and got the faults cleared, cheers Will!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on June 08, 2014, 11:41:39 AM
Got these chrome Porsche 924 door handles (the proper metal ones) for it.

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2926/14346610646_8d646e9237_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 08, 2014, 01:10:19 PM
Nice MM, autosol will be ur new best friend  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 08, 2014, 01:11:26 PM
Washed mine, applied a fresh coat of wax and fitted new wiperblades all round. Winter come at me!  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on June 08, 2014, 05:50:09 PM
Did you buy whole new wiper blades or just replace the rubbers ?

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 08, 2014, 05:59:21 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on June 08, 2014, 05:50:09 PM
Did you buy whole new wiper blades or just replace the rubbers ?
New wiper blades i'll change the rubbers on the ones i removed so i have a replacement set for next winter :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on June 08, 2014, 06:37:32 PM
cheers.
any recommended supplier ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 08, 2014, 06:52:42 PM
(https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/10450125_10152443850555977_4815015930741459478_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 08, 2014, 09:00:41 PM
Quote from: M M on June 08, 2014, 11:41:39 AM
Got these chrome Porsche 924 door handles (the proper metal ones) for it.

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2926/14346610646_8d646e9237_o.jpg)

Standard Mk1's are like this (GTI's were black).
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on June 08, 2014, 11:46:31 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on June 08, 2014, 06:52:42 PM
(https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/10450125_10152443850555977_4815015930741459478_o.jpg)

^ Simon's Cat ?

;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on June 15, 2014, 05:25:06 PM
Took the 964 for a spin up through the Waitaks today, what a blast........should have got one a long time ago and can't wait to start changing things to get the look I'm after but for now just enjoying using it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 15, 2014, 05:39:32 PM
Nice john, was a beautiful weekend for a drive.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on June 18, 2014, 09:58:13 PM
Got a mk3 parts car with these rims. Is there anything legit about Vw Motorsport stamped on these or are they just some aftermarket knock off type rim?

14 inch so might put them on the mk2

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F06%2F18%2Fuhe9uzu7.jpg&hash=7978523b2fd4dc6a36a9a9e536e7b019b336a8d3)(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F06%2F18%2Fha3yheqy.jpg&hash=6f4b00a99c00666ee3d18ece9ec8a9baea6c9cc3)(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F06%2F18%2Fsypadu2u.jpg&hash=9fba12413f26c1e6bbe24fde19661c58a5425054)


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 19, 2014, 07:34:44 AM
Quote from: captncrash on June 18, 2014, 09:58:13 PM
Got a mk3 parts car with these rims. Is there anything legit about Vw Motorsport stamped on these or are they just some aftermarket knock off type rim?

14 inch so might put them on the mk2

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F06%2F18%2Fuhe9uzu7.jpg&hash=7978523b2fd4dc6a36a9a9e536e7b019b336a8d3)(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F06%2F18%2Fha3yheqy.jpg&hash=6f4b00a99c00666ee3d18ece9ec8a9baea6c9cc3)(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F06%2F18%2Fsypadu2u.jpg&hash=9fba12413f26c1e6bbe24fde19661c58a5425054)


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They are factory, quite a common wheel on Mk3 Golfs out of Japan.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on June 19, 2014, 08:31:36 AM
^ Okay sweet as Cheers
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on June 21, 2014, 02:02:45 PM
Trawling German eBay again. More 80's German bits on the way. :-)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on June 21, 2014, 06:10:57 PM
Got my GTI headlights on

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1197.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa430%2Fwsnownz%2FIMG_1148.jpg&hash=cf786a27dd48994a0ecb27c6e3ebeaede30a181d)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on June 21, 2014, 06:28:56 PM
Made a start on the widebody

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20140621_134951_zps2unhrbvl.jpg&hash=5c92a65c5de20d13787f93594d52df6fde08554e)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 21, 2014, 06:38:40 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on June 21, 2014, 06:28:56 PM
Made a start on the widebody

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20140621_134951_zps2unhrbvl.jpg&hash=5c92a65c5de20d13787f93594d52df6fde08554e)

Interesting. Whats the plan?
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on June 21, 2014, 06:54:40 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on June 21, 2014, 06:28:56 PM
Made a start on the widebody

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20140621_134951_zps2unhrbvl.jpg&hash=5c92a65c5de20d13787f93594d52df6fde08554e)
that the mk3 vr6 you bought for parts?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on June 21, 2014, 09:04:15 PM
Will be playing with a 997 Turbo next week  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nutymike on June 22, 2014, 05:23:03 PM
Found the tell tale Mayo on the oil cap......anyone want to buy a high kays gti  :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on June 22, 2014, 06:22:33 PM
Put this in it:

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3896/14478114245_824d752d99_o.jpg)

Didn't really do anything.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on June 22, 2014, 06:25:52 PM
Quote from: M M on June 22, 2014, 06:22:33 PM
Put this in it:

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3896/14478114245_824d752d99_o.jpg)

Didn't really do anything.

Dude, you got BMW spec, not VW! Doh!  ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on June 22, 2014, 07:08:47 PM
Quote from: nutymike on June 22, 2014, 05:23:03 PM
Found the tell tale Mayo on the oil cap......anyone want to buy a high kays gti  :-\

What model?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nutymike on June 22, 2014, 08:16:27 PM
mk4 ,212 kms auto (still shifts good) new cambelt and frt bushes ,,,,new tyres .


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on June 22, 2014, 08:17:13 PM
Pretty good chance its just the oil cooler
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nutymike on June 22, 2014, 08:23:16 PM
yea thought that too but other signs point to the HG .....overheated when we got back from back from Oamaru last month ..... getting bubbles in the header tank ,heater stopped working ,could be anything....

Kinda just keen on a change ,something old/simple and manual.


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on June 22, 2014, 11:10:36 PM

I got a tip from a mates mechanic about some problems the coupe has been having lately. He suggested I change all the blade fuses in my fuse box with brand new ones... I did,what a call from someone that has never seen the car. Genius,it's got more get up and go,sounds more alive and the problem I was having has vanished. I am going to buy him a beer and thank him
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on June 23, 2014, 01:49:10 PM
Not VAG but good times none the less  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on June 23, 2014, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on June 23, 2014, 01:49:10 PM
Not VAG but good times none the less  >:D

>:D

It's all in the family!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on June 23, 2014, 07:41:59 PM
You might fall out of love with the 964C4 after that...

>:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on June 23, 2014, 09:39:00 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on June 23, 2014, 01:49:10 PM
Not VAG but good times none the less  >:D

Good fun those! What are you doing to it Vert?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on June 23, 2014, 10:00:45 PM
Wrecking it
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 23, 2014, 10:15:52 PM
Nice colour! Shame about you wrecking it. What happened to it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on June 24, 2014, 09:24:24 AM
Quote from: 80 Vert on June 23, 2014, 10:00:45 PM
Wrecking it

Is that the one with the damage along the bottom of it?  I think I remember seeing it on TM?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on June 24, 2014, 11:06:19 AM
Was about to ask the same Q.

Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on June 24, 2014, 11:30:34 AM

Quote from: 80 Vert on June 23, 2014, 01:49:10 PM
Not VAG but good times none the less  >:D
Awesome!!!!!!!!!
I'll take the 964 off your hands😜
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on June 24, 2014, 09:06:01 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on June 24, 2014, 11:30:34 AM
Awesome!!!!!!!!!
I'll take the 964 off your hands😜

Sorry Ash won't be selling the 64, having too much fun with it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on June 30, 2014, 04:58:18 PM
Cleaned it and attached bike rack

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos-f.ak.instagram.com%2Fhphotos-ak-xpf1%2F10502573_311719838990333_1973799792_n.jpg&hash=ed9ea587451276508fa65033a6cc7ed09b88ae9d)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on June 30, 2014, 05:58:55 PM
Mr Dent Magician massaged out a dent in my bonnet.

Good job.

:laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on June 30, 2014, 06:30:09 PM
Finally got the outside finished. Put my new "GOLF" badge on
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tomft on July 02, 2014, 08:14:58 PM
Received these BBS RM's in the mail today
Planning on getting them powder coated silver, re-chroming the original bolts and buying some 2.5" lips to make them 15x8.5"
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3854/14553470021_b76918e610.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ob3kAV) (https://flic.kr/p/ob3kAV)
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on July 02, 2014, 10:08:03 PM
Quote from: tomft on July 02, 2014, 08:14:58 PM
Received these BBS RM's in the mail today
Planning on getting them powder coated silver, re-chroming the original bolts and buying some 2.5" lips to make them 15x8.5"
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3854/14553470021_b76918e610.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ob3kAV)
(https://flic.kr/p/ob3kAV)
Too nice to rip down
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on July 11, 2014, 02:12:15 PM
Got reversed into by an ape in a jappa ute he couldn't see out of despite him telling me it had a reversing camera.
Luckely, I came away with only a very minor scrape on the rear bumper
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on July 11, 2014, 09:23:36 PM
bloody monkeys, who lets them have licenses ...  :police:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Thomas on July 19, 2014, 08:22:21 PM
Used it to beat a vr6 in a drag race  >:D
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 19, 2014, 09:15:33 PM

Quote from: Thomas on July 19, 2014, 08:22:21 PM
Used it to beat a vr6 in a drag race  >:D
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F07%2F19%2Fta5a4e6e.jpg&hash=be09c8e3e568a65d58c4d6ddcecc25bca7740cb4)

Doesn't count if it's wrapped around a tree bro
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 20, 2014, 08:08:50 AM
Quote from: Thomas on July 19, 2014, 08:22:21 PM
Used it to beat a vr6 in a drag race  >:D

Looked like a highline even!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 20, 2014, 11:50:31 PM
Omar would never drag his!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on July 27, 2014, 08:56:43 PM
Yesterday, discovered that it produced no more Power

1.8 KR on KJet - 93.4kW

2.0 ABF on Digifant 3.2  - 92.0 kW

the Torque Curve is still nice and flat and similar but was around 100Nm higher over the whole dyno readout at the wheels.. (same wheels same gearbox)

. Chipped the car today.. will redyno this week to see if a ignition map with a little more advance will gain me any more peak power...

I wish i had, had the chance to dyno it when the ABF was running on Kjet... still adamant Kjet makes more power then EFI...

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2FScannedImage_zps10f2e0a4.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=23b2fb3c1cbfdb4d82a2780918f3e8d3a3a613a6) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/ScannedImage_zps10f2e0a4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 28, 2014, 08:48:25 AM
Washed, vacummed and treated leather interior yesterday.
God knows when I'll get another chance lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on July 28, 2014, 09:13:10 AM
Quote from: Fizz on July 28, 2014, 08:48:25 AM
Washed, vacummed and treated leather interior yesterday.
God knows when I'll get another chance lol

Did a certain someone get puke all over the Leather?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on July 28, 2014, 01:55:22 PM
A bit hard to get a good pic of but swapped out the OEM slatted grilles for honeycomb versions. Looks a lot better than the slats IMHO.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2F9N3%2520Polo%2520GTI%2FPoloHoneycombs2_zps30a60ca4.jpg&hash=f466f15e11f85ed473983c929cfdda0a34f51bc4) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/turbo_phil/media/9N3%20Polo%20GTI/PoloHoneycombs2_zps30a60ca4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 28, 2014, 02:12:24 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on July 28, 2014, 09:13:10 AM
Did a certain someone get puke all over the Leather?
Nope, he's been good. just sleeps in the car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on July 28, 2014, 04:23:46 PM
Kicked it over and cruised around the local streets (no wof/reg) and reminded myself why I kept it ...


Getting a WOF next week, then rego

and CHiP will be blasting away down the motorways till the box/cv/dshft or whatever that noise is :laugh:  goes bang,   >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nesT on August 03, 2014, 06:44:20 PM
Finally decided to do a proper treasure hunt on the knocking coming from the front end of the car - so both wheels came off... instead found stones, a piece of dried up fruit (in addition to the one I found on Friday night), lots of grass and more stones inside the arches, tishloads of mud; so ended up doing a clean along the way.

Before play the knocking was initially traced to sway bar knocking/rubbing on axle part, but at the end of play turns out it wasn't the case. We replicated the noise in stationary and traced to the steering rack bushing.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 03, 2014, 07:02:42 PM
Quote from: nesT on August 03, 2014, 06:44:20 PM
Finally decided to do a proper treasure hunt on the knocking coming from the front end of the car - so both wheels came off... instead found stones, a piece of dried up fruit (in addition to the one I found on Friday night), lots of grass and more stones inside the arches, tishloads of mud; so ended up doing a clean along the way.

Before play the knocking was initially traced to sway bar knocking/rubbing on axle part, but at the end of play turns out it wasn't the case. We replicated the noise in stationary and traced to the steering rack bushing.
Wow, good work :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GLIDN on August 04, 2014, 01:02:40 AM
Quote from: nesT on August 03, 2014, 06:44:20 PM
Finally decided to do a proper treasure hunt on the knocking coming from the front end of the car - so both wheels came off... instead found stones, a piece of dried up fruit (in addition to the one I found on Friday night), lots of grass and more stones inside the arches, tishloads of mud; so ended up doing a clean along the way.

Before play the knocking was initially traced to sway bar knocking/rubbing on axle part, but at the end of play turns out it wasn't the case. We replicated the noise in stationary and traced to the steering rack bushing.

I did say it would not be suspension. Or driveshafts as precision seemed to claim.

Good work none the less. I have a new Bush laying on my desk if you need one.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on August 04, 2014, 10:25:34 AM
Quote from: Filx on July 28, 2014, 01:55:22 PM
A bit hard to get a good pic of but swapped out the OEM slatted grilles for honeycomb versions. Looks a lot better than the slats IMHO.


Looks good, the honeycomb is a bugger to clean tho'

Took the GTI out for a blat in the rain  :laugh:

Popped in to see the local diecast club swapmeet - what a load of over-priced junk from so-called collectors !
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 04, 2014, 11:09:23 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on August 04, 2014, 10:25:34 AM
Looks good, the honeycomb is a bugger to clean tho'

Took the GTI out for a blat in the rain  :laugh:

Popped in to see the local diecast club swapmeet - what a load of over-priced junk from so-called collectors !

true? What scale models? I used to collect 1:18 Diecast Cars as a kid. Have about 150 sitting in a box at my parents place.
Waiting to get my own place so I can build a proper cabnet for them.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on August 04, 2014, 03:19:22 PM
All the main scales were represented - 1/64, 1/43, 1/24, 1/18.

Modern and vintage cars, trucks, trains etc.

Just not impressed by the general condition - most of the offerings looked like TradeMe rejects.

If I had the temerity to ask $60-70 for 1/43 Minichamps cars I would make sure the boxes and cases were mint.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1074.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw414%2Fschattenblau%2F140803%2520diecast%2520swapmeet%2FCameraZOOM-20140803114019166_zpsa203a922.jpg&hash=e105b3b366f3a40f975492cf43e4e38f759d0c34)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1074.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw414%2Fschattenblau%2F140803%2520diecast%2520swapmeet%2FCameraZOOM-20140803115034728_zpse780da69.jpg&hash=3474de61a7ef4f837e022e5cb22829417d3611cc)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1074.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw414%2Fschattenblau%2F140803%2520diecast%2520swapmeet%2FCameraZOOM-20140803115944002_zps8270b005.jpg&hash=0470de76458de5e52e0742d4ff508145e0b92a25)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1074.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw414%2Fschattenblau%2F140803%2520diecast%2520swapmeet%2FCameraZOOM-20140803115953703_zpsce896fa2.jpg&hash=688a12bfb01907d6a155b8e7416386e33492fa12)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nesT on August 04, 2014, 04:53:08 PM
As much as die cast cars are cool, I'd still prefer Lego any day :P

Ordered some stuff from Detaildepot this afternoon, can't wait to get involved in a new hype so called the "pre-wash foaming" (sarcasm intended) this weekend!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on August 04, 2014, 06:25:58 PM
Quote from: nesT on August 04, 2014, 04:53:08 PM
As much as die cast cars are cool, I'd still prefer Lego any day :P


have a look at this guy's work! https://www.flickr.com/photos/bricktrix/with/14486446803/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bricktrix/with/14486446803/)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nesT on August 04, 2014, 07:43:01 PM
Quote from: the phantom on August 04, 2014, 06:25:58 PM
have a look at this guy's work! https://www.flickr.com/photos/bricktrix/with/14486446803/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bricktrix/with/14486446803/)

Holy fishpaste :O
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nesT on August 04, 2014, 10:33:18 PM
Quote from: GLIDN on August 04, 2014, 01:02:40 AM
I did say it would not be suspension. Or driveshafts as precision seemed to claim.

Good work none the less. I have a new Bush laying on my desk if you need one.

Haha... Nevertheless I think I'll need a second opinion so I'll learn to live with it for now. It's more of an annoyance issue rather than a safety (touch wood) issue...

Only if workshops open on Sundays......
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 05, 2014, 09:03:04 AM
schattenblau Coool!! Although u right that is crazy money for less than prestine condition models.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on August 05, 2014, 06:55:58 PM
got it serviced at Endeavour Motors, Wairau Rd, highly recommended for Shore residents
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on August 07, 2014, 08:45:28 AM
Installed new radio with phone and bluetooth. makes the dash look sooo much tidier

Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nesT on August 10, 2014, 06:35:41 PM
Gave her a good wash, gone are the 3 weeks of dirt and grime from the changing Auckland season. In with 1 day of shine before the rain week sets on again :|
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on August 10, 2014, 07:21:58 PM
Quote from: slowmo on August 07, 2014, 08:45:28 AM
Installed new radio with phone and bluetooth. makes the dash look sooo much tidier

Looks good.
A gen-yoo-wine VW unit or PRC knock-off ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on August 10, 2014, 07:22:54 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F08%2F10%2Femasusag.jpg&hash=a7865218885f0913c2036098e5abb670ca4f0eea)

Took the vr6 4wding through some farm tracks to see some awesome bays around banks peninsula
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on August 10, 2014, 09:01:09 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on August 10, 2014, 07:21:58 PM
Looks good.
A gen-yoo-wine VW unit or PRC knock-off ?

For the price I paid? Probably a knock off!

But so far bluetooth music streaming and handsfree calling works a treat. Shame I don't have MFSW though.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on August 13, 2014, 06:19:53 PM
Quote from: Filx on July 28, 2014, 01:55:22 PM
A bit hard to get a good pic of but swapped out the OEM slatted grilles for honeycomb versions. Looks a lot better than the slats IMHO.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2F9N3%2520Polo%2520GTI%2FPoloHoneycombs2_zps30a60ca4.jpg&hash=f466f15e11f85ed473983c929cfdda0a34f51bc4) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/turbo_phil/media/9N3%20Polo%20GTI/PoloHoneycombs2_zps30a60ca4.jpg.html)

Awesome clean look. From orientalparts? How much did it cost? I could only find most of them for around $130US. Does yours have foglight inlet for the intercooler?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on August 14, 2014, 07:03:11 PM
Stripped out More of the interior,

Re glued some saggy door cards. and preparing to do yet another headliner..  :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on August 14, 2014, 09:45:39 PM
Quote from: polo_GTI on August 13, 2014, 06:19:53 PM
Awesome clean look. From orientalparts? How much did it cost? I could only find most of them for around $130US. Does yours have foglight inlet for the intercooler?

I got them from Ebay - shipped from Hong Kong though. $130 NZD from memory. These are the version that have the cut out honeycomb on the RHS to let air through to the intercooler, however to note they don't have the clips and fitting at the back of the RHS grille for the OEM IC air scoop, so you have to figure out some other way to mount it. Oh and it's bumper off to fit the centre section which is straight forward, but annoying that you can't just clip it in and out.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on August 15, 2014, 12:51:28 PM
had an AVS 3010 alarm fitted to the wife's Polo after the original nearly 20-year old alarm went on the fritz

installed by Lance from Car Stereo and Security Installations, nice guy, true petrol head (motorbikes), was recommended by the guys at Milford Auto Electrical
Title: Re: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: polo_GTI on August 15, 2014, 04:23:48 PM
Quote from: Filx on August 14, 2014, 09:45:39 PM
I got them from Ebay - shipped from Hong Kong though. $130 NZD from memory. These are the version that have the cut out honeycomb on the RHS to let air through to the intercooler, however to note they don't have the clips and fitting at the back of the RHS grille for the OEM IC air scoop, so you have to figure out some other way to mount it. Oh and it's bumper off to fit the centre section which is straight forward, but annoying that you can't just clip it in and out.
Good price! And thanks for letting me know that it's not directly ducted. Probably stick with the factory. Yeah I heard only way to get the centre grill in without taking the bumper off is to break it... Lol. That's what probably I would have done...
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: prg-gti on August 15, 2014, 08:34:05 PM
...well i did no do it but some other f*****r did. Car parked on road and they decided to key my tail gate. Not happy 😡
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on August 15, 2014, 09:09:10 PM
Quote from: prg-gti on August 15, 2014, 08:34:05 PM
...well i did no do it but some other f*****r did. Car parked on road and they decided to key my tail gate. Not happy 😡

F*** was this in town or your suburb?
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: prg-gti on August 15, 2014, 10:35:34 PM
Suburb over night...
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nesT on August 22, 2014, 03:03:52 PM
Had the car in for brake fluids etc and got a call saying the spark plugs I replaced myself are on a different heat range spec than the ones they do - I don't even... I'm pretty sure IZKR7Bs are on one specific heat range...

Money making tactics?


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on August 23, 2014, 08:29:18 PM
Fixed the bung power windows. Fixed door cards with peeling material. And started stripping interior  out...

And scrapped a few other
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 24, 2014, 07:32:37 AM
Quote from: ranton-inc on August 23, 2014, 08:29:18 PM
Fixed the bung power windows. Fixed door cards with peeling material. And started stripping interior  out...

And scrapped a few other

Any pics?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on August 24, 2014, 09:18:06 PM
New wheel setup >:D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk628%2FEvil-Mera%2F3_zpsd5707248.jpg&hash=eadf4d2467dd085da48f11d2fe1361941e0661db) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Evil-Mera/media/3_zpsd5707248.jpg.html)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk628%2FEvil-Mera%2F2_zps53e56f97.jpg&hash=8ddaef33cce75f7bceea5c5716e898ee368e5217) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Evil-Mera/media/2_zps53e56f97.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on August 25, 2014, 09:39:34 AM
Quote from: Mk4-VR6 on August 24, 2014, 09:18:06 PM
New wheel setup >:D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk628%2FEvil-Mera%2F3_zpsd5707248.jpg&hash=eadf4d2467dd085da48f11d2fe1361941e0661db) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Evil-Mera/media/3_zpsd5707248.jpg.html)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk628%2FEvil-Mera%2F2_zps53e56f97.jpg&hash=8ddaef33cce75f7bceea5c5716e898ee368e5217) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Evil-Mera/media/2_zps53e56f97.jpg.html)

does this mean you have some spare Santa Monicas?  dibs
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 25, 2014, 02:40:38 PM
concave! needs a lil more low but otherwise looks kick ass!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on August 25, 2014, 08:30:17 PM
They are Steve, PM me :)
It's already had the sump welded once, not keen to replace it :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GLIDN on August 26, 2014, 12:20:25 AM
Washed and sold my mk5.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on August 26, 2014, 06:31:00 PM
dsg service.
car goes better, esp low speed takeoffs.
:))
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 02, 2014, 08:07:01 AM
New sticker:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/s526x296/10678680_10152604955025901_7428524333371308989_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t31.0-8/10630750_10152604973005901_5006851257443287061_o.jpg)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on September 02, 2014, 08:57:23 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on September 02, 2014, 08:07:01 AM
New sticker:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/s526x296/10678680_10152604955025901_7428524333371308989_n.jpg)


Haha that's quite a good one.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on September 02, 2014, 09:08:06 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on September 02, 2014, 08:07:01 AM
New sticker:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/s526x296/10678680_10152604955025901_7428524333371308989_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t31.0-8/10630750_10152604973005901_5006851257443287061_o.jpg)

I think this is the most Car related post I have seen on VASK in a while...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on September 02, 2014, 06:21:59 PM
got a warrant last week, was surprised to get a 12 month warrant, apparently all my 2000 and newer cars now get 12 month warrants
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on September 02, 2014, 07:09:24 PM
Quote from: M M on September 02, 2014, 08:57:23 AM
Haha that's quite a good one.

ditto
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on September 02, 2014, 07:31:30 PM
Quote from: the phantom on September 02, 2014, 06:21:59 PM
got a warrant last week, was surprised to get a 12 month warrant, apparently all my 2000 and newer cars now get 12 month warrants

Flawed law...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 02, 2014, 07:35:58 PM
Quote from: ranton on September 02, 2014, 07:31:30 PM
Flawed law...

I agree. Its a joke.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: prg-gti on September 03, 2014, 10:04:28 PM
Sold the A6, and dropped it off to the new owner (never likely to be a VASKer)... Almost sad to see it go....


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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nesT on September 07, 2014, 06:29:07 PM
Helped washed the Mrs' MK5 GT then the R32, leather seats and interior got some good Meguiars treatment.

Had a bit of spare time so tried to un-mod the flapper mod by reconnecting the tube using a valve out of the garden watering system for some DIY flapper switch. It was disappointing. Lol


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on September 08, 2014, 07:04:14 AM
Saturday drove the urq to Turoa for the day, Sunday pulled the digital dash unit out of it, looking to see why two LED panels not lit. Today to go hunting for replacement halogen bulbs which were blown. 

Also took apart one of the headlights in my daughters Mk3 Golf, to see if there is a possibility of re-building the broken headlight adjusters.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 95 Vento CLi on September 08, 2014, 06:17:58 PM
Brought a manual mk3 Cabrio a couple weeks back.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on September 13, 2014, 02:55:18 PM
Finally got to sorting out ride height plus sorting a myriad of other things to get the S4 to a tidy and daily drive able state. I find myself liking this more and more...
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F09%2F13%2Fhe9udany.jpg&hash=139d9b70ebdda39dce0e26f96e98f1f94b671e6f)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on September 13, 2014, 05:08:02 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on September 13, 2014, 02:55:18 PM
Finally got to sorting out ride height plus sorting a myriad of other things to get the S4 to a tidy and daily drive able state. I find myself liking this more and more...
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F09%2F13%2Fhe9udany.jpg&hash=139d9b70ebdda39dce0e26f96e98f1f94b671e6f)


is this the one I used to see around Northcote Point Ash?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on September 13, 2014, 05:42:28 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on September 13, 2014, 02:55:18 PM
Finally got to sorting out ride height plus sorting a myriad of other things to get the S4 to a tidy and daily drive able state. I find myself liking this more and more...
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F09%2F13%2Fhe9udany.jpg&hash=139d9b70ebdda39dce0e26f96e98f1f94b671e6f)

Thats a nice looking ride

:D
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on September 13, 2014, 10:52:30 PM

Quote from: the phantom on September 13, 2014, 05:08:02 PM

is this the one I used to see around Northcote Point Ash?

Quite possibly, I bought it from a dude out there.

Last few owners neglected it a bit, previous to that it lived a good life!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on September 18, 2014, 10:35:25 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk628%2FEvil-Mera%2F5_zps4ef5211c.jpg&hash=ea47ec78e4e173166c7191874a8ab406ce31ff1a) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Evil-Mera/media/5_zps4ef5211c.jpg.html)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk628%2FEvil-Mera%2F3_zps12615b5e.jpg&hash=40337518a9cd1d4a35d9b54ebc91946346a5bf0e) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Evil-Mera/media/3_zps12615b5e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on September 20, 2014, 04:47:56 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk628%2FEvil-Mera%2F6_zps13c42b90.jpg&hash=9c8a4e8b6bafd30333c41d801d6ab89e69a9a133) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Evil-Mera/media/6_zps13c42b90.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Brett on September 20, 2014, 05:08:54 PM
Both cars look cool. But to be epic they need low. Lots of it
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on September 20, 2014, 09:55:58 PM
Cheers :)
E46 has Jamex springs, sits about 110ish from the ground.
The V6 has had the sump welded once so I'm reluctant to lower it but meh, low life ftw.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on September 21, 2014, 11:45:15 AM
Out in the garage at 5.30am, fitted new backlight bulbs to the urq's digital dash. Only one of the three led bulbs I were fitting as replacements to the halogens worked when in situ, so I fitted new halogens: All going and back together.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on September 25, 2014, 06:12:11 PM
Oil & Filter change. Got a new centre console. Sprayed my face with coolant  :-[
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on September 25, 2014, 11:08:18 PM
identified an electrical gremlin that keeps showing up from time to time,my ignition switch has seen better days... also re fitted my steering wheel after having it recovered in very nice leather. a leather worker in the film industry did it for $150...stoked,he did a great job.

and a seat tilt cable came in the post as a spare and the drivers side just gave way,so awesome timing. i'll fit the tilt cable and swap out the ignition switch and get a WOF on the weekend,easy.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on September 26, 2014, 04:17:10 PM
Broke the other indicator on CHiP, doing same thing on the driveway,

I was so uppity because I had scored a brand new indicator with the grey 200, so wasn't concerned about splitting the first one, then bust the other side yesterday  !!!!!   >:(

Must be a spare somewhere under the house, just annoying when I'm getting it right for the road .......  :angel:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on September 27, 2014, 05:01:22 PM
Gave it a quick bath

(https://scontent-b-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/1969205_10152756599939433_593051359927669417_n.jpg?oh=357df30fd4ed440e45297a0ab67427e8&oe=548B4536)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Horch on September 27, 2014, 06:48:02 PM
Liking the wheels. What's the spec and where were they sourced.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Smacca on September 27, 2014, 07:34:18 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi938.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad230%2Ftyleryoung311%2FCEAED119-9FF1-452D-9922-38FB99AE6F78_zpsrwxojbad.jpg&hash=4ada9417176c84c875c987dc9ee1e7e04f3f7454) (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/tyleryoung311/media/CEAED119-9FF1-452D-9922-38FB99AE6F78_zpsrwxojbad.jpg.html)

Layered this banner from work today, it was my first time. It looks pretty good, hopefully we will get some of the new branding soon.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on September 27, 2014, 07:35:59 PM
Quote from: Horch on September 27, 2014, 06:48:02 PM
Liking the wheels. What's the spec and where were they sourced.

Rotiform VCE with forged centre caps, 18 x 8.5. Decals came from Rotiform also. I sell Rotiform here in nz.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 27, 2014, 07:45:45 PM
Quote from: HaNs on September 27, 2014, 05:01:22 PM
Gave it a quick bath

(https://scontent-b-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/1969205_10152756599939433_593051359927669417_n.jpg?oh=357df30fd4ed440e45297a0ab67427e8&oe=548B4536)

The do look smart.
Do they only do 18 inch?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on September 27, 2014, 08:02:47 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on September 27, 2014, 07:45:45 PM
The do look smart.
Do they only do 18 inch?


18 and 19 in cast. Many other sizes in 2pc and 3pc
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 27, 2014, 08:21:40 PM
Quote from: HaNs on September 27, 2014, 08:02:47 PM
18 and 19 in cast. Many other sizes in 2pc and 3pc

Do you have photos of 2pc and 3pc versions?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Smacca on September 27, 2014, 08:27:43 PM
I think these are them Nic  :D

http://www.rotiform.com/products_vce_3pc_concave.html
http://www.rotiform.com/products_vce_3pc_convex.html
http://www.rotiform.com/products_vce_flat.html
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on September 27, 2014, 08:40:55 PM
Thrashed the tits off it  :police:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 27, 2014, 08:54:27 PM
Quote from: ranton on September 27, 2014, 08:40:55 PM
Thrashed the tits off it  :police:

Which one?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 27, 2014, 08:56:23 PM
Quote from: Smacca on September 27, 2014, 08:27:43 PM
I think these are them Nic  :D

http://www.rotiform.com/products_vce_3pc_concave.html
http://www.rotiform.com/products_vce_3pc_convex.html
http://www.rotiform.com/products_vce_flat.html

They need to make some smaller rims for 80's Audi's and VW's.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on September 28, 2014, 07:40:23 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on September 27, 2014, 08:54:27 PM
Which one?

The ED30
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on September 28, 2014, 03:08:58 PM
You haz ED30 ?

:laugh:

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on September 28, 2014, 03:14:17 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on September 28, 2014, 03:08:58 PM
You haz ED30 ?

:laugh:

i haz many cars.

More then I am willing to list on my VASK sig
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on September 28, 2014, 04:25:55 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on September 27, 2014, 08:56:23 PM
They need to make some smaller rims for 80's Audi's and VW's.

They go down to 13" in their race line
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Horch on September 28, 2014, 07:27:36 PM
Quote from: HaNs on September 27, 2014, 07:35:59 PM
Rotiform VCE with forged centre caps, 18 x 8.5. Decals came from Rotiform also. I sell Rotiform here in nz.

What tyres are you running with the rotiforms ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on September 28, 2014, 07:58:49 PM
Quote from: Horch on September 28, 2014, 07:27:36 PM
What tyres are you running with the rotiforms ?

225/45 off the top of my head. Quite square side walls on a 8.5
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nesT on September 29, 2014, 03:46:31 PM

Quote from: HaNs on September 27, 2014, 05:01:22 PM
Gave it a quick bath

(https://scontent-b-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/1969205_10152756599939433_593051359927669417_n.jpg?oh=357df30fd4ed440e45297a0ab67427e8&oe=548B4536)

Looks way better in flesh (y)


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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on September 29, 2014, 11:39:49 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F09%2F29%2Fu6anunys.jpg&hash=ee42e1cbdade257fca338655d0904cf6a3d927b8)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nesT on October 09, 2014, 10:12:54 PM
Dug probably 6 years' worth of dried leaves and vegetation out under the cowl on both sides. Didn't find any treasures but at least it's all cleaned up now (y)


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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nesT on October 10, 2014, 11:45:04 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F10%2F10%2Fa120b4260585c22cd22bf085d5fa86f3.jpg&hash=ef0e4a306bd4980c2d23d71b1446f21982826aec)

Stripped and repainted the shifter bezel tonight :)


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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on October 11, 2014, 12:07:57 AM
Looks good!!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: prg-gti on October 12, 2014, 03:01:10 PM
and so the modding begins!


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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: prg-gti on October 12, 2014, 03:04:57 PM
Thanks Hennie, HPFP piston next along with r8 coil packs & plugs, RCD510 to follow. Also huge thanks to Chris who helped me with some paint correction yesterday to try and remove a deep scratch. not quite gone but huge improvement!


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 13, 2014, 02:32:45 PM
More lows thanks to a boot full of wood.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t31.0-8/1961009_10152731509950977_8527062173762110761_o.jpg)

Also fixed an electrical fault which I caused :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on October 13, 2014, 02:58:15 PM
A quick wash turned into a near full on exterior groom.

There goes a large chunk of the day...

:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: creepdontsleep on October 13, 2014, 03:02:12 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on October 13, 2014, 02:58:15 PM
A quick wash turned into a near full on exterior groom.

There goes a large chunk of the day...

:D

Pictures or it didn't happen haha :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on October 13, 2014, 03:39:41 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on October 13, 2014, 02:58:15 PM
A quick wash turned into a near full on exterior groom.

There goes a large chunk of the day...

:D

Yeah be careful when you use words like that around Tim.

Full groom apparently takes at least 27 hours or you're doing it wrong.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on October 13, 2014, 05:14:21 PM
I did use "near"...

;D

Went into town and got bird pooped !

>:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on October 20, 2014, 09:08:47 AM
Took it for a drive

(https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/q84/p235x350/10385485_10153315208589832_7010074121785956912_n.jpg?oh=041df6f03031b97c17e701c9bf9169e0&oe=54EADF6B)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 20, 2014, 09:17:01 AM
Quote from: HaNs on October 20, 2014, 09:08:47 AM
Took it for a drive

(https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/q84/p235x350/10385485_10153315208589832_7010074121785956912_n.jpg?oh=041df6f03031b97c17e701c9bf9169e0&oe=54EADF6B)

Taupo?
No rubbing?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on October 20, 2014, 10:28:13 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 20, 2014, 09:17:01 AM
Taupo?
No rubbing?

Yep, only a tiny bit on T5 but is wheel on liner and that was worn away pretty quick. Suspension is pretty stiff also.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on October 20, 2014, 11:53:40 PM
got a WOF,dropped off my spacers to get machined down a lil and fitting my 15 x 7 Ronal R8's again,kinda hate the rims i'm on,and they were always just gonna be a stop gap until i fitted the ronals again...

oil change,new CV joint,new tie rod end,2 new rear tires,and a piece of cancer cut out of the front right jacking point....

that ought to do it for now.....

back in the garage....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on October 23, 2014, 09:28:31 AM
new rego plates on, roof racks off

first time snowfoaming and 2 bucket handwash later, ready for its new owner :D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos-b.ak.instagram.com%2Fhphotos-ak-xaf1%2F10731927_1565544830333449_936385424_n.jpg&hash=d5b681f01d4c677f0dd947c4bff01d68f9b3f778)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 23, 2014, 09:35:51 AM
Drove to the Hutt and back, came back over the Haywards. I forget how quick it is until I go for a bit of a blast.

Aftermarket gauges seem to be fixed now. The switched live feed was rubbing on some bare metal under the dash behind the headlight switch.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on October 29, 2014, 11:40:12 AM
Said goodbye to the Mk5 - going to a Vasker who's gonna really elevate it i'm sure :D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos-c.ak.instagram.com%2Fhphotos-ak-xfa1%2F10725134_293457770853722_1013605314_n.jpg&hash=43d12a6108cef72b364521de94c48301959a1fc3)

Hello Mk6!  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on October 29, 2014, 12:27:41 PM
You bought a Mk6 ?

Oh noes !

>:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on October 30, 2014, 10:05:27 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on October 29, 2014, 12:27:41 PM
You bought a Mk6 ?

Oh noes !

>:D

Hehe yes  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on October 30, 2014, 11:41:19 AM
But it looks just like your old one !

haha

:laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Stancepimp on October 30, 2014, 11:52:02 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on October 29, 2014, 12:27:41 PM
You bought a Mk6 ?

Oh noes !

>:D

A real drivers car!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on October 30, 2014, 12:04:22 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on October 30, 2014, 11:41:19 AM
But it looks just like your old one !

haha

:laugh:

right, waiting for the wife to notice, jokes!  :laugh:

nah she loves it, drives it more than me!

gotta say though, NZ new spec sucks.. my import mk5 had soooo much goodies that I almost feel like i've downgraded a bit.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on October 30, 2014, 12:24:47 PM
What's missing ?

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on October 30, 2014, 12:25:08 PM
Quote from: Stancepimp on October 30, 2014, 11:52:02 AM
A real drivers car!

lol
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on October 30, 2014, 12:30:00 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on October 30, 2014, 12:24:47 PM
What's missing ?

Just the obvious ones so far: TPMS, folding wing mirrors, puddle lights, under seat trays.

A few that seem to be there but i can't figure out: BT audio streaming (i can make and receive calls though), follow me home lights. 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on October 30, 2014, 03:36:18 PM
Quote from: slowmo on October 30, 2014, 12:04:22 PM
right, waiting for the wife to notice, jokes!  :laugh:

nah she loves it, drives it more than me!

gotta say though, NZ new spec sucks.. my import mk5 had soooo much goodies that I almost feel like i've downgraded a bit.

Nice in white!
Proves my point again re low spec yet everyone wanks on about how good NZ new is  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on October 30, 2014, 04:16:46 PM
Quote from: slowmo on October 30, 2014, 12:30:00 PM
Just the obvious ones so far: TPMS, folding wing mirrors, puddle lights, under seat trays.

That's surprising, my NZ new MK5 had all of those things. Further cost cutting for the MK6?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on October 30, 2014, 04:20:44 PM
Quote from: wsnownz on October 30, 2014, 04:16:46 PM
That's surprising, my NZ new MK5 had all of those things. Further cost cutting for the MK6?

I hear ya Vert.

Yeah it's strange, it's got so many options ticked, DCC, leather, 18" wheels, BT, but none of the basics which I expected (and I admit I overlooked). 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on October 30, 2014, 05:35:13 PM
Quotenone of the basics which I expected

Have found the same thing with my import MK5 vs nz new. The Mk7's aren't much better.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on October 30, 2014, 08:40:05 PM
Its the pick of the draw really based on what options the owners ticked.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on October 30, 2014, 09:43:43 PM
Quote from: Fizz on October 30, 2014, 08:40:05 PM
Its the pick of the draw really based on what options the owners ticked.

you dont get to tick options here, only the damn stains in the importing/marketing department at EMD who determine that unfortunately
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 31, 2014, 10:40:54 AM
Quote from: Fizz on October 30, 2014, 08:40:05 PM
Its the pick of the draw really based on what options the owners ticked.

Correct.
In 2006 my Aunt purchased a new Mk5 GTI, she spec'd black, 17's, and a sunroof. I think it had the full MFA screen on the dash (standard?) and all NZ new Mk5 GTI's come of steering wheel controls.

What options do people think werent avaliable in NZ for a Mk5 GTI?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on October 31, 2014, 10:53:10 AM
I think most NZ new cars just came with a very low base spec and the owners can pay for whatever extra they wanted.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on October 31, 2014, 11:09:00 AM
Yep unlike a previous comment, you can option NZ new cars to your heart's delight.

The only snag is usually long delivery times unless there's a car to your spec already en route.

Buying off the showroom floor you are at the mercy of the distributor.




Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 31, 2014, 11:16:58 AM
Installed a HUD - cheapy one from China :D

I like the functionality but the implementation is a bit messy. Though it didn't help that I damaged the reflective stuff installing it, need to fix that.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 31, 2014, 11:53:58 AM
Quote from: slowmo on October 31, 2014, 10:53:10 AM
I think most NZ new cars just came with a very low base spec and the owners can pay for whatever extra they wanted.

Thats how it works. The base price of the car is X and comes with X,Y&Z and here is the option list.
What do you think the base NZ new spec missed?
One rare  Mk5 GTI option that I think was standard on Jap imports are xenon headlights. Though NZ new Mk5 R32's had them standard.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on October 31, 2014, 12:06:56 PM
Folding mirrors seem like such a basic thing!

Also finally managed to get my coming home lights to work - but this only works when i leave the lights on 'Auto'.

In the JDM, it doesn't matter which setting your headlights are on, if it is dark, it will switch on when I unlock the car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: creepdontsleep on October 31, 2014, 12:13:04 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7499/15479394317_dfb6284527_b.jpg)

Cleaned my car. It was getting filthy after not washing her for 4 days........
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on October 31, 2014, 12:42:36 PM
You're going to wash all the paint off...

:laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 31, 2014, 01:14:44 PM
Quote from: slowmo on October 31, 2014, 12:06:56 PM
Folding mirrors seem like such a basic thing!

Also finally managed to get my coming home lights to work - but this only works when i leave the lights on 'Auto'.

In the JDM, it doesn't matter which setting your headlights are on, if it is dark, it will switch on when I unlock the car.

OK. What does come home lights do?
Cant say folding mirror are imported to me. If someone said to me you have have 10BHP or folding mirrors Id take the 10BHP  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on October 31, 2014, 01:34:10 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on October 31, 2014, 01:14:44 PM
OK. What does come home lights do?
Cant say folding mirror are imported to me. If someone said to me you have have 10BHP or folding mirrors Id take the 10BHP  >:D

I would too given that choice, but that's the difference between a daily driven car vs. a racing car I suppose. Try living in the city where parking building spaces and streets are narrow. Simple things like being able to fold your mirrors when you park it is nice to have.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nordschleife on October 31, 2014, 08:52:10 PM

Quote from: slowmo on October 30, 2014, 12:04:22 PM

gotta say though, NZ new spec sucks.. my import mk5 had soooo much goodies that I almost feel like i've downgraded a bit.

I think it's more like MK6 spec sucks than NZ new spec sucks.  MK6 was an exercise in cost cutting after all.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on October 31, 2014, 10:06:32 PM
^ hehe

;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on November 07, 2014, 10:54:12 AM
Hopefully getting time to put this on car this arvo

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi603.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt111%2Fwetaworker%2FAudi%25202001%2520RS4%2520Blue%2520-%2520Post%2520Purchase%2F8FF7C6BC-7378-4127-946B-0874D0D48D3A_zpsrdlbzprr.jpg&hash=db7f9d82a81ab2ec302b87f6f808c1355e4bf4f4) (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/wetaworker/media/Audi%202001%20RS4%20Blue%20-%20Post%20Purchase/8FF7C6BC-7378-4127-946B-0874D0D48D3A_zpsrdlbzprr.jpg.html)

(the 4 on the existing one either fell off or was pushed :P  )

Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on November 08, 2014, 02:25:32 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi603.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt111%2Fwetaworker%2FAudi%25202001%2520RS4%2520Blue%2520-%2520Post%2520Purchase%2F8D3CEB24-1493-49F5-8DC1-F91EF4509BC4_zpsmycmzmgq.jpg&hash=2b167d100941f98106fd9e7434fb45b19e19a6ad) (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/wetaworker/media/Audi%202001%20RS4%20Blue%20-%20Post%20Purchase/8D3CEB24-1493-49F5-8DC1-F91EF4509BC4_zpsmycmzmgq.jpg.html)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi603.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt111%2Fwetaworker%2FAudi%25202001%2520RS4%2520Blue%2520-%2520Post%2520Purchase%2FC0D6DDAC-FB53-4C34-B5B3-B14CB623C52D_zpstzcphi2b.jpg&hash=0dfa754dbe4ced4caf743af09f7b86f3365f8ea3) (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/wetaworker/media/Audi%202001%20RS4%20Blue%20-%20Post%20Purchase/C0D6DDAC-FB53-4C34-B5B3-B14CB623C52D_zpstzcphi2b.jpg.html)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi603.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt111%2Fwetaworker%2FAudi%25202001%2520RS4%2520Blue%2520-%2520Post%2520Purchase%2FE0B62BB0-E76D-480C-AB4C-B37C9921AE6A_zpsdigsl38h.jpg&hash=a337c286be24c19617a031b462a7093503da528d) (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/wetaworker/media/Audi%202001%20RS4%20Blue%20-%20Post%20Purchase/E0B62BB0-E76D-480C-AB4C-B37C9921AE6A_zpsdigsl38h.jpg.html)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi603.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt111%2Fwetaworker%2FAudi%25202001%2520RS4%2520Blue%2520-%2520Post%2520Purchase%2FEEBA6DD6-0E75-4119-9909-3563E645CC71_zpso7ob7bd7.jpg&hash=2ee1aa65b45cee2506bd194c89a62c5ab8799382) (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/wetaworker/media/Audi%202001%20RS4%20Blue%20-%20Post%20Purchase/EEBA6DD6-0E75-4119-9909-3563E645CC71_zpso7ob7bd7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on November 08, 2014, 02:30:20 PM
It's crooked !

>:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on November 08, 2014, 03:24:59 PM
He's right  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on November 08, 2014, 04:47:07 PM
Quote from: brian on November 08, 2014, 03:24:59 PM
He's right  ;D

Well you're both wrong.   :laugh:

But it does 'look' crooked in that shot. 

The grill isn't symmetrical.

:P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on November 08, 2014, 05:52:15 PM
I guess that we will have to accept your assurance on that :-[
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on November 08, 2014, 06:30:09 PM
Pull back and take a head on shot.

;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on November 08, 2014, 07:20:51 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on November 08, 2014, 06:30:09 PM
Pull back and take a head on shot.

;)

so much trust!    :P

well I actually went out and measured when I read the first crooked comment because the picture did make it look like it was on wonky.  (although the original showed the same wonky'ness)

the honey comb grill is flat along the top and curved at the bottom (kinda like a big smile)

top of the badge is the same distance from the top of the grill at both ends.

:D




Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on November 08, 2014, 08:16:55 PM
Fitted 17" BBS RS's to one.

Claybar'd cut and polished, the Edition 30.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on November 09, 2014, 12:28:38 AM
Sell it to me!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on November 10, 2014, 01:04:04 PM
new plates for lols

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on November 10, 2014, 02:05:24 PM
haha

>:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 89 Coupe on November 10, 2014, 10:39:21 PM
Did a couple things on my s6 after work today, changed spark plugs, fuel filter and did an oil change :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 106_racecar on November 12, 2014, 08:34:31 PM
I drove my Golf GTI over the Paekakariki Hill road last night - it went very well with very little body roll, great turn in and I was impressed with the way the car down shifted at all the right times in "S" mode for better acceleration or for engine braking.  I wonder if a Golf R would be even better?!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on November 12, 2014, 09:05:06 PM
Mk5 R32 - no

Mk6 R - no

Mk7 R - yes

:laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: zyeffur on November 12, 2014, 09:47:16 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on November 12, 2014, 09:05:06 PM
Mk5 R32 - no

Mk6 R - no

Mk7 R - yes

:laugh:

Can't speak for the three above but the Roc R's DSG isn't that great. Down shifted at the wrong timing but then again, it wasn't on a track but back roads towards Wellington.

In a way it down shifted at all the wrong time and kinda freaked me out when car boosted when you least expect it to.

Eitherway, manual transmission ftw.  ;D
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nordschleife on November 13, 2014, 10:22:41 AM
Swapped RCD500 for RCD510.  Pleasantly surprised that the MFSW and MFD continued to work as they always have.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on November 26, 2014, 09:40:12 PM
Did a quick (read rough) job on making one of my Denver wheels look like a Detroit wheel.
They should look good when I do them all properly in the next few weeks.
Here's a crappy phone pic of the one I did back on the car to compare
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on December 03, 2014, 11:31:30 AM
Not today, but recently had a Miltek cat delete, resonated system put in on the mk4. Hans from NZ performance tuning also installed the stage 2 software, and the results have been awesome. Car is more responsive, the 30hp or so extra has given the car better drive ability. I don't know why I waited so long! And the sound is just epic.


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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: le mans on December 03, 2014, 04:55:06 PM
Last 3 days faffing about removing the KW suspension from the RS2 and installing Koni/H&R suspension. I'm no mechanic and it was a bit of a challenge but got there with some help and advice from Cameron Brodie. Initial impressions - very comfortable ride, neutral handling and nice stance. A different experience to the KW, but will be a better set up for a daily driver I think. Over the bloody moon after that experience with LVVTA.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nesT on December 04, 2014, 06:34:44 PM

Quote from: le mans on December 03, 2014, 04:55:06 PM
Last 3 days faffing about removing the KW suspension from the RS2 and installing Koni/H&R suspension. I'm no mechanic and it was a bit of a challenge but got there with some help and advice from Cameron Brodie. Initial impressions - very comfortable ride, neutral handling and nice stance. A different experience to the KW, but will be a better set up for a daily driver I think. Over the bloody moon after that experience with LVVTA.

I'm planning to go Brodie's to fit my set of Koni + H&Rs when the former arrives - any ideas on how much it's gonna cost me? Also have new top strut mounts, strut bearings and co. to go on too.

Good to know someone's also running Koni-H&R combo (y)


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on December 05, 2014, 06:36:29 PM
Continued with my Denver to Detroit mod. Over the last few days cleaned off 9 years of brake dust and other crud before sanding, cleaning and painting before machining the faces tomorrow.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: le mans on December 05, 2014, 08:29:55 PM
Quote from: nesT on December 04, 2014, 06:34:44 PM
I'm planning to go Brodie's to fit my set of Koni + H&Rs when the former arrives - any ideas on how much it's gonna cost me? Also have new top strut mounts, strut bearings and co. to go on too.

Good to know someone's also running Koni-H&R combo (y)


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I did the swap myself, but Cameron fitted the springs and shocks to the struts for me. I would expect 3 - 4 hours to do the job by experts with the right gear. My KW's was 6 hours labour but there would have been quite a lot of time setting the ride height.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nesT on December 07, 2014, 12:50:27 AM
Quote from: le mans on December 05, 2014, 08:29:55 PM
I did the swap myself, but Cameron fitted the springs and shocks to the struts for me. I would expect 3 - 4 hours to do the job by experts with the right gear. My KW's was 6 hours labour but there would have been quite a lot of time setting the ride height.

My level of tool working isn't the best so I wouldn't trust my own job so I'd rather have someone good working on it :laugh:

I wouldn't expect much apart from taking springs off struts, shocks and then fitting the new top hats etc. to the new shocks and putting everything back on + re-alignment.

>:( ECS doesn't have an backordered ETA on the two front shocks so my whole order is still stuck across the Pacific...

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on December 12, 2014, 06:11:21 PM
Valver had a bit of a freshen up today.
New cambelt, water pump, cv joints and oil change for engine and gearbox.

Also new bushes to tighten up gear shift, night and day difference!   8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on December 13, 2014, 12:09:49 AM
Sigh, got sideswiped today while car was parked. RHS wing mirror scarcthed up and repeater light broken.  :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RevHappy on December 16, 2014, 10:23:50 AM
Cleaned it and went for a drive with a mate to the beach on sunday(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F15%2F34b0977dd3d449d46ddfe29ba469768e.jpg&hash=899a8b1007c670e5204dd5fd5bc92bd8c56f5e79)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on December 17, 2014, 03:08:16 PM
took it #4motioning

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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nesT on December 18, 2014, 10:00:45 PM
Had them shocks installed today and I gotta say the difference is night and day - turns are more accurate and predictable and the car settles itself down over rough road.

Spent a bit of time adjusting a stiffer rebound for the fronts as they were too soft which meant I'm rubbing the tyres too much on faster bumps...

Overall money well spent and having them on the car before holidays means more time perfecting the rebound and more drive time :)


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on December 19, 2014, 12:18:35 PM
Oh what setup did you get?
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nesT on December 19, 2014, 01:11:53 PM

Quote from: slowmo on December 19, 2014, 12:18:35 PM
Oh what setup did you get?

Got Koni yellows to compliment the existing H&Rs - along with new euro spec bump stops, and new rear mounts.

Visually it's quite pleasing with the yellow contrasting the red springs :)


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: insane on January 10, 2015, 11:42:58 AM
Did a oil & filter change on the '06 A3 which has done 70K. Also did the cam follower but honestly the old one looked in pretty good condition, only slight wear on the black coating. Certainly hadn't scratched the metal at all so hopefully the replacement I got from ECS tuning is as good as the original part.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on January 10, 2015, 12:06:28 PM
looked at some pictures of her,cried into my chocolate milk :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on January 14, 2015, 11:39:26 PM
First drive in over a month, had me beaming ear to ear  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on January 20, 2015, 04:45:22 PM
Had the same feeling today Fizzy, drove my 997 Turbo.........
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on January 20, 2015, 07:06:13 PM
Me too. sort of. Took the 928 for a good long fanging on some uncluttered country roads. The sad part though is that I'm getting ready to give it back after 12 months as a foster Dad.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 25, 2015, 07:57:29 PM
Cleaned it and took some pics
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F01%2F24%2F1d019560690f16c64c452077148033ee.jpg&hash=2698bf37767bd61b1588f91e70c32842a8e46b5b)


Ash
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on January 25, 2015, 08:03:05 PM
When did you get this Ash? I've never seen a yellow one...
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 25, 2015, 08:33:41 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on January 25, 2015, 07:57:29 PM
Cleaned it and took some pics
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F01%2F24%2F1d019560690f16c64c452077148033ee.jpg&hash=2698bf37767bd61b1588f91e70c32842a8e46b5b)


Ash

Ash you P.I.M.P. ;)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on January 25, 2015, 08:34:15 PM
Picked it up this week Sifty. It's a beast


Ash
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 25, 2015, 09:09:58 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t31.0-8/1898577_10152949157370901_14038379183386524_o.jpg)

(https://scontent-b-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/s960x960/1501376_10152948110565901_5239396102240096096_o.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/1654877_10152946492145901_2323908531072699164_o.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t31.0-8/10923667_10152945623075901_2280132778283838603_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 26, 2015, 08:23:19 AM
Goodies arrived:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F6b967e9417605e6efb1f37f55b871768_zpsb0a8aa0a.jpg&hash=36441f2855dfecf035bb3f73f26d30d643a719b4)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on January 26, 2015, 09:57:09 AM
I spy a Cambelt waterpump maybe a thermostat unsure of balance maybe fuel filter?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 26, 2015, 10:46:44 AM
Quote from: ranton-inc on January 26, 2015, 09:57:09 AM
I spy a Cambelt waterpump maybe a thermostat unsure of balance maybe fuel filter?

Cambelt, water pump (no thermostat) and tensioner for the Mk1 GTI. HD top mounts from the RS2, oil filter, air filter and fuel filter for the GF's BMW.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on January 26, 2015, 12:42:58 PM
Spotted in Palmy.

1. new Octavia saloon in an awful undercoat grey.

2. yellow BMW E36 318iS, not Nik's one.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on January 26, 2015, 12:47:26 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on January 26, 2015, 12:42:58 PM
Spotted in Palmy.

1. new Octavia saloon in an awful undercoat grey.

2. yellow BMW E36 318iS, not Nik's one.

wrong thread?  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on January 26, 2015, 02:57:46 PM
Just dropped the RS2 off at the panel beaters.

They reckon 4 weeks +.

Hoping it'll come out sweeeeeeeet :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on January 28, 2015, 11:08:03 AM
Quote from: slowmo on January 26, 2015, 12:47:26 PM
wrong thread?  >:D

arghhhhhhh
seems every forum i'm on has probs this week

:-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on January 29, 2015, 12:20:45 AM
got a parts car moving ,hasn't fired in over 8 months,needed a lil effort but got it to where it needs to be for now ,old silver coupe ain't what she used to be,but still purrs along ok
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: CK on January 29, 2015, 11:02:27 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on January 25, 2015, 09:09:58 PM

Man, I love your Skoda too. I lived in the Bay for three years, never saw yours.*

*If that's where you're at. :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 29, 2015, 11:18:56 AM
I'm in Tawa :D

New sticker:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/10931518_10152954814100901_947279718770352045_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on January 29, 2015, 02:46:28 PM
WOF
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on January 29, 2015, 02:56:25 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi603.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt111%2Fwetaworker%2FMisc%2520Cars%2F7B723948-77CD-427B-ACEA-D31BC98AE689_zpsiprkeb0h.jpg&hash=95a2c5a562520365f51403cf95c9310e973cef0d) (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/wetaworker/media/Misc%20Cars/7B723948-77CD-427B-ACEA-D31BC98AE689_zpsiprkeb0h.jpg.html)

Just finished a forklifts cert renewal  and one of the boys cars has a split fuel line. Removed and getting part. We r guarding the car.

:)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on January 29, 2015, 03:00:34 PM
I think we need a What did you do to your VAG today 2015 thread  :angel:
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: prg-gti on January 30, 2015, 04:15:32 PM
Fell in love with the GTI again... Thank you Rimutaka's!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 30, 2015, 10:12:53 PM
Got my dashcam yesterday and installed it tonight.

(https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/q90/p180x540/10945043_10152958896360901_929400879058867924_o.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t31.0-8/q82/s960x960/10974599_10152958896465901_7184875389325176200_o.jpg)

I forgot this was here in my mess of cables
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10957890_10152958896340901_2117656066405795674_n.jpg?oh=86485a41a173e00f5b2967b19d661613&oe=556F4F1A&__gda__=1428548453_fb1de7969e7c2bcf99f9226aee517ea0)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10955768_10152958896350901_6930435133759168345_n.jpg?oh=1a84bf12ac3c56b8e4e65a8993a4af5a&oe=55539A51&__gda__=1431721774_12863181daa6e8b8489a2f7a1a8507c1)

(https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10942585_10152958896365901_159833028191981356_n.jpg?oh=f7f3eb60d2ef8fca1b815bca1ff141ff&oe=5552E0B2)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10361306_10152958895995901_5072545057464353774_n.jpg?oh=ea22aee49e6ab1fcbbf18f6bc30f62b8&oe=5554226F&__gda__=1432195961_a9cbe075e6e85b1e3af50c64867950ac)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10426561_10152958896065901_7216415719433204345_n.jpg?oh=676f0920ca5fe066dd0dcef7702259bc&oe=55665534&__gda__=1428542795_4c5ef89b86575c503a4fe4618aad100c)

Fairly subtle
(https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10377381_10152958896460901_661268744043315434_n.jpg?oh=028b004440e8483e55d04633def74280&oe=555067A9)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VW'n on January 30, 2015, 11:29:04 PM
Rob

If you catch and "Spectacular" drivers Please Share.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on January 30, 2015, 11:47:17 PM
Will do. Did a quick 5 minute test drive. Quality is decent. Nice and smooth.
There was one white wagon that I thought for a second was going to drive into me at the roundabout!

http://youtu.be/OJXlpPaZdow
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on January 31, 2015, 09:35:38 PM
Wow that is pretty good quality
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Stanceking on January 31, 2015, 09:58:30 PM
Removed the rear spoiler from the Passat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2obFZa3rYb4&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on February 01, 2015, 07:07:38 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on January 30, 2015, 11:47:17 PM
Will do. Did a quick 5 minute test drive. Quality is decent. Nice and smooth.
There was one white wagon that I thought for a second was going to drive into me at the roundabout!

http://youtu.be/OJXlpPaZdow

Looks very cool!  Did you go hard on the internet and research to find this make \ model?

Keen to get something for the cars

:)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 01, 2015, 08:11:57 AM
There have been loads of threads on cameras on the UK based Skoda forum. This is the first one where it came recommended and I liked the size and form factor. Unfortunately it seems to have broken on day 2 so I'll be testing their replacement policy!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on February 06, 2015, 10:55:53 AM
Got rid of that god aweful blue back lighting on my Edition 30.. damn what was VW ever thinking with that indigo blue  :-\

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F2014%2F20150206_100920_1_zpsyzxfdsda.jpg&hash=88c71da36c5de849247b675b6fd199ca8e9869c1) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/2014/20150206_100920_1_zpsyzxfdsda.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on February 06, 2015, 12:38:22 PM
Replaced the last part on my Golf, it's now ready to go on Trademe :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on February 16, 2015, 07:25:37 PM
Got something for the outside and something for the inside of the Mk5 GTI.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on February 17, 2015, 08:02:30 AM
Shampooed the Carpets and floor mats as well as fitted new rubber mats once carpets were dry. Also washed and Waxed it, first time in 2 months  :o
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi143.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr159%2Ffaiyazk%2F20150214_161644.jpg&hash=e92077a10089cb75be9b6dfced1a04500f4df9a6)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on February 17, 2015, 08:58:42 AM
Where do you pick up the rubber mats Fizz? eBay?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on February 17, 2015, 09:56:04 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on February 17, 2015, 08:58:42 AM
Where do you pick up the rubber mats Fizz? eBay?
Nah way too hard to find RHD mats online.
I just bit the bullet and picked them up from Simon at Giltraps. They weren't too badly priced either. $120 for the fronts and $90 for the rears or something.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nesT on February 18, 2015, 10:37:28 AM
Oooh yes those rubber mats would come in handy during the wet winter days


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on February 18, 2015, 02:39:17 PM
Quote from: nesT on February 18, 2015, 10:37:28 AM
Oooh yes those rubber mats would come in handy during the wet winter days


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Yeah they well worth it, I was just using cheap stuff from repco prior to this and would move around and bunch up. This is awesome cos it uses the mat clips to keep them in place and they heavy duty
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Stanceking on February 18, 2015, 05:37:02 PM
Saw one of those bmw i8's today, bit weird looking from behind
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on February 19, 2015, 07:04:13 PM
More crap that I don't need arriving.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on February 19, 2015, 09:47:29 PM
That trim removal kit is very handy, i use mine quite frequently around the place not just cars
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on February 19, 2015, 11:01:40 PM
yeah trim removal kit is ultra handy, i use antons all the time  ;D

cheaky'd some spacers on my new whimmmz and contemplated installing the coilovers that have been rolling around my trunk for the last 6 months
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on February 20, 2015, 07:33:47 AM
Quote from: hagan on February 19, 2015, 11:01:40 PM
yeah trim removal kit is ultra handy, i use antons all the time  ;D

cheaky'd some spacers on my new whimmmz and contemplated installing the coilovers that have been rolling around my trunk for the last 6 months
ur terrible  ;D Hurry up and fit already!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on February 20, 2015, 05:44:37 PM
...and yet more stuff arriving today.
Some of this I do need though
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on February 23, 2015, 02:16:08 PM
Vert took me out for a blast in this Mk7 GTI. Impressive car - pretty quick too although the DSG certainly helps make the most of the available power and the interior is really nice. I would love to give one a blast on track - I think it would be a lot of fun.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe138%2Fturbo_phil%2F0A0908D8-E471-4C54-BA9D-6D2487E7441B_zpssy1efam2.jpg&hash=9605de58237f0a136ed5fa47c948254620c61f36) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/turbo_phil/media/0A0908D8-E471-4C54-BA9D-6D2487E7441B_zpssy1efam2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on February 23, 2015, 09:05:49 PM
Johns new car?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 28, 2015, 07:48:44 PM
Gave it a clean and another coat of Chemical Guys Black Light polish

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/p720x720/10827967_10153019551135901_4325810293117325907_o.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/p720x720/1799149_10153019551375901_3801619384922620323_o.jpg)

Also found dozens of chips on the rear passenger door and roof
I'm guessing someone has been using a line trimmer near it on one of the two times I've used it in two weeks!!
(https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/10995763_10153055462665977_5979141806750987667_o.jpg)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on February 28, 2015, 11:30:54 PM
Came up well rob, heard good things about the black light polish. Havent tried it myself yet have far too many products to get through first. Looks like a visit from final touch is in order to sort the chips :)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: prg-gti on March 01, 2015, 03:08:19 PM
Rob, let me know if you want some more practice with that polish  😉


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on March 01, 2015, 07:47:22 PM
Quote from: Fizz on February 23, 2015, 09:05:49 PM
Johns new car?

couldn't possibly be considering what he said about DSG on another thread   >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on March 01, 2015, 10:10:31 PM
I'm sold on DSG.........love it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on March 02, 2015, 12:18:04 PM
Well, since I bought new outer air vents, I decided to make an iPhone dock out of the old one.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Far4ngn on March 02, 2015, 12:59:03 PM
I took off the Mk5's front grille and removed the chrome GTI badge for a red one.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 02, 2015, 01:00:20 PM
Put in an insurance claim for the 100+ new chips sorting out.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: prg-gti on March 02, 2015, 07:31:04 PM

Quote from: Far4ngn on March 02, 2015, 12:59:03 PM
I took off the Mk5's front grille and removed the chrome GTI badge for a red one.
photos!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on March 02, 2015, 09:03:59 PM
Clay barred and polished my stone chips (and what paint is left 😢) and realised I hadn't got round to posting a photo of how my 17" Denvers turned out after painting and machining them to look like Detroits.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on March 02, 2015, 10:08:38 PM
They look good man
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on March 02, 2015, 10:30:54 PM
Quote from: Fizz on March 02, 2015, 10:08:38 PM
They look good man

Cheers.
They took me long enough though. I may as well have spent the time at work and bought some genuine ones.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 02, 2015, 11:18:56 PM
New shoes.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1074.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw414%2Fschattenblau%2FCameraZOOM-20150224132428413_zpsuvwdqcvz.jpg&hash=f0073ffbffb660b9c082cc6713618c351955aece)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 03, 2015, 07:17:14 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 02, 2015, 11:18:56 PM
New shoes.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1074.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw414%2Fschattenblau%2FCameraZOOM-20150224132428413_zpsuvwdqcvz.jpg&hash=f0073ffbffb660b9c082cc6713618c351955aece)

Again? How come?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 03, 2015, 09:39:46 AM
i did not enjoy the re002.
:(
would have got another set of nittos but the distributor only had 1 tyre in stock, with no eta on the next shipment.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 03, 2015, 09:49:02 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 03, 2015, 09:39:46 AM
i did not enjoy the re002.
:(

Not real driver's tyres?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 03, 2015, 10:29:28 AM
No really, more comfort than handling orientated.

A bit better than RE001, not as good as RE050A or the classic RE01R, not even close to NT05s.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 03, 2015, 10:46:44 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 03, 2015, 09:39:46 AM
i did not enjoy the re002.
:(
would have got another set of nittos but the distributor only had 1 tyre in stock, with no eta on the next shipment.

So what are they?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 03, 2015, 10:49:18 AM
Quote from: The Red Warrior on March 02, 2015, 09:03:59 PM
Clay barred and polished my stone chips (and what paint is left ) and realised I hadn't got round to posting a photo of how my 17" Denvers turned out after painting and machining them to look like Detroits.

Wow those came up really well, great effort and result!  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 03, 2015, 10:54:05 AM
Oh yeah those RE002's went to me, couldn't pass up a great deal   :laugh:

Maybe they perform better on the nimbler, less fatty mk6  :laugh: *lol*
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 03, 2015, 11:45:37 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on March 03, 2015, 10:46:44 AM
So what are they?

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport.

Not bad - closer to RE002 than NT05.

Still playing with tyre pressures.

On 36-38psi they understeer more than the RE002.

:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on March 03, 2015, 02:50:14 PM
I put those on my MG and they made it feel quite 'taily'; maybe I should have tried higher pressures.
Don't actually use it anyway but if I bring it out of mothballs might give that a try.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 03, 2015, 03:29:17 PM
"those" being RE002 or T1 Sport ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on March 03, 2015, 03:58:50 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 03, 2015, 03:29:17 PM
"those" being RE002 or T1 Sport ?

T1
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Stanceking on March 03, 2015, 09:06:02 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 03, 2015, 11:45:37 AM
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport.

Not bad - closer to RE002 than NT05.

Still playing with tyre pressures.

On 36-38psi they understeer more than the RE002.

:(

They are pretty craphouse in the wet
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 03, 2015, 09:17:59 PM
thats what peeps said about the nitto nt05.
they were ok, just drive to the conditions.
supposed to rain this weekend, will get the t1's wet.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GLIDN on March 04, 2015, 09:58:11 AM
Quote from: Stanceking on March 03, 2015, 09:06:02 PM
They are pretty s**thouse in the wet

It's Toyo N1S you maybe referring to?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GLIDN on March 04, 2015, 09:59:10 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 03, 2015, 11:45:37 AM
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport.

Not bad - closer to RE002 than NT05.

Still playing with tyre pressures.

On 36-38psi they understeer more than the RE002.

:(

Either T1S or RE002, your better off running around 40psi in front and 36-38psi in the rear.
Makes for a better handling car, more steering feel/feedback and much better/even wear.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GLIDN on March 04, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 03, 2015, 10:29:28 AM
No really, more comfort than handling orientated.

A bit better than RE001, not as good as RE050A or the classic RE01R, not even close to NT05s.



I can happily say T1S is a much nicer tire than all of these suggestions. Did you stay on 225/40/18 or did you step up to 235/40/18?
Strangely I found the RE002 a better tire than RE050A. However I have always found the mk2-mk5 platform that bridgestone tyres simply not a good tire at all.
As long as you remove wet weather conditions from the equation, I would go as far to say Neuton NT5000 far out perform just about any bridgestone excluding RE01R.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 04, 2015, 10:29:33 AM
Just a clarification - the above comments were in relation to the RE002, not T1 Sport.

;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 04, 2015, 10:44:52 AM
Quote from: GLIDN on March 04, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
I can happily say T1S is a much nicer tire than all of these suggestions. Did you stay on 225/40/18 or did you step up to 235/40/18?
Strangely I found the RE002 a better tire than RE050A. However I have always found the mk2-mk5 platform that bridgestone tyres simply not a good tire at all.
As long as you remove wet weather conditions from the equation, I would go as far to say Neuton NT5000 far out perform just about any bridgestone excluding RE01R.

How do you get to drive on so many different tyres?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 04, 2015, 11:34:40 AM
Glidn haz access to many cars ?

FYI, stuck with 225/40-18

In the past I have preferred same pressure F/R but will experiment.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on March 06, 2015, 07:41:20 PM
Drove it through the Akatarawa Valley Rd towards Upper Hutt in the pissing rain.
Brilliant fun 😊
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: thomas.dq on March 07, 2015, 05:09:04 PM
Lamin-X.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 07, 2015, 05:11:40 PM
T1 Sport in the pissing rain.

Not bad !

A bit understeery but cuts through standing water.

:laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on March 07, 2015, 07:06:45 PM
Polo GTI wheels on the Mrs MK4, vacuumed inside and fitted all of the missing parts bolts. No more rattles.

She doesn't give a toss.

Meh, that's why I drive it more than her ha.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on March 08, 2015, 02:57:58 PM
Said goodbye to the 997 Turbo, was fun while it lasted  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Stanceking on March 16, 2015, 06:59:29 PM
Changed the rear over to 5x112, also installed h&r springs
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 89 Coupe on March 16, 2015, 07:31:49 PM
Quote from: Stanceking on March 16, 2015, 06:59:29 PM
Changed the rear over to 5x112, also installed h&r springs

easy change over or lengthy process?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Stanceking on March 16, 2015, 07:59:06 PM
Quote from: 89 Coupe on March 16, 2015, 07:31:49 PM
easy change over or lengthy process?

Easy on the back, just bolt on the complete hub from a b5, just need to suss out some hubs for the front
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on March 16, 2015, 08:24:59 PM
thought it was a leaky rack, due to leaks on full lock, turned out to be the power steering pump, got it reconned
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GLIDN on March 17, 2015, 09:23:01 AM
Replaced Diff oil, Gearbox Oil, engine oil and fuel filter on a B5 S4.
Fuel filter was a pig to say the least.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 17, 2015, 10:49:12 AM
temporary shoes + joined the yellow foggie brigade  :laugh:

(https://igcdn-photos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t51.2885-15/10296725_864332703639463_807891461_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 17, 2015, 01:51:03 PM
Detroits look better !

Got one of those Euro F stickers to go with your yellow fogs ?

;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 17, 2015, 02:06:12 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 17, 2015, 01:51:03 PM
Detroits look better !

Says you...

Couldn't wait to get those ugly crap heaps off my Edition 30.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 17, 2015, 02:24:10 PM
What did you replace them with ?

Work VS Tri-spokes ?

;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 17, 2015, 02:24:34 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 17, 2015, 02:24:10 PM
What did you replace them with ?

Work VS Tri-spokes ?

;D

you know it babe  :-*  ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on March 17, 2015, 03:48:21 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 17, 2015, 02:24:10 PM
What did you replace them with ?

Work VS Tri-spokes ?

;D

you joke but find me an 18" set and ill do it they rad!  ;D

(im serious this aint no internet troll jazz)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: prg-gti on March 19, 2015, 10:09:58 PM

Quote from: slowmo on March 17, 2015, 10:49:12 AM
temporary shoes + joined the yellow foggie brigade  :laugh:

(https://igcdn-photos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t51.2885-15/10296725_864332703639463_807891461_n.jpg)

So up for grabs when you get next set? 😃
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: prg-gti on March 19, 2015, 10:15:13 PM
Serviced at ToyShop Welly with LiquiMolly 5-30LL - free 1 L top up pack for the boot in a nice LM bag this month with every service using LM. Happy! New front rotors and pads going on this weekend.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SimJen on March 20, 2015, 10:08:57 AM
Finally got my Hex-Can cable & VCDS.
Recoded my central locking to open all doors with one click instead of the two required before (first click used to open drivers door only).
Changed dash to Aus spec from Jap spec, now gives me l/100km instead of km/l.
Reset my DSG also and did the defined test drive.
Finally removed the seat belt warning beeper and message (i always wear one anyway, just annoying)!
Still finding lots of stuff I can adjust too....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 21, 2015, 05:43:18 PM
Made another one:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8695/16853094786_a22b0c1082_c.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on March 21, 2015, 09:10:42 PM
Sold my V6
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: prg-gti on March 22, 2015, 01:02:36 AM

Quote from: SimJen on March 20, 2015, 10:08:57 AM
Finally got my Hex-Can cable & VCDS.
Recoded my central locking to open all doors with one click instead of the two required before (first click used to open drivers door only).
Changed dash to Aus spec from Jap spec, now gives me l/100km instead of km/l.
Reset my DSG also and did the defined test drive.
Finally removed the seat belt warning beeper and message (i always wear one anyway, just annoying)!
Still finding lots of stuff I can adjust too....
how much? where did you source from? sounds great!


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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: prg-gti on March 22, 2015, 01:03:35 AM
installed new front rotors today.


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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: thomas.dq on March 22, 2015, 09:05:38 PM
Sticker on.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VW'n on March 22, 2015, 09:19:51 PM
Quote from: M M on March 21, 2015, 05:43:18 PM
Made another one:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8695/16853094786_a22b0c1082_c.jpg)

Nice what sort of fueling system do you have planned with this one?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 22, 2015, 09:53:56 PM
Quote from: VW'n on March 22, 2015, 09:19:51 PM
Nice what sort of fueling system do you have planned with this one?

Thats just Mk3 16v stock Digifant 3.2

Its pretty bullet proof and reliable..
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 23, 2015, 06:57:35 AM
Quote from: VW'n on March 22, 2015, 09:19:51 PM
Nice what sort of fueling system do you have planned with this one?

Yes as Anton says, just used the Mk3 digifant. It's really easy to wire in, even in a CE1 car as this one is.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 24, 2015, 12:22:16 PM
When Tim offers to clean your car at 8pm in the rain, the answer is yes.  ;D :laugh:

(https://igcdn-photos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t51.2885-15/924745_1419341785043069_1542156693_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 24, 2015, 01:52:53 PM
Quote from: slowmo on March 24, 2015, 12:22:16 PM
When Tim offers to clean your car at 8pm in the rain, the answer is yes.  ;D :laugh:


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on March 24, 2015, 02:17:46 PM
the other day I decided that cornering was over rated...

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 24, 2015, 02:26:33 PM
Quote from: hagan on March 24, 2015, 02:17:46 PM
the other day I decided that cornering was over rated...

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StanceWorx
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 24, 2015, 04:04:01 PM
Quote from: slowmo on March 24, 2015, 12:22:16 PM
When Tim offers to clean your car at 8pm in the rain, the answer is yes.  ;D :laugh:

(https://igcdn-photos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t51.2885-15/924745_1419341785043069_1542156693_n.jpg)

Has Tim's car got signwriting under the side bump protection strip ?

???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GLIDN on March 24, 2015, 04:21:08 PM
Replaced cam chain and tensioner on MK5 GTI.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv694%2Frxi_rola%2Fstuff%2520done%2FIMAG0615_zpsokkahdtv.jpg&hash=c9a6bab5ad4311d1d568f7cc19cf802fead707ab) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rxi_rola/media/stuff%20done/IMAG0615_zpsokkahdtv.jpg.html)
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Enjoy
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Y0RKI on March 24, 2015, 05:26:36 PM
May I ask Why Hennie???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 24, 2015, 06:17:53 PM
mk5 with chain drive ?
???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 24, 2015, 06:47:51 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 24, 2015, 06:17:53 PM
mk5 with chain drive ?
???

Late mk5 with TSI engine or a typo?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on March 24, 2015, 08:46:40 PM
They all have cam chains... It looks like the belt drives the exhaust cam, and the chain the inlet cam from the exhaust cam.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Canadian Bacon on March 25, 2015, 02:02:51 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on March 22, 2015, 09:53:56 PM
Thats just Mk3 16v stock Digifant 3.2

Its pretty bullet proof and reliable..

slower than k jet though
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on March 25, 2015, 02:08:10 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/13193_10153076409310901_6661293904023735835_n.jpg?oh=b31cac6695eed5da9af67025b8201db0&oe=55A98E90&__gda__=1437227601_848587989597a3bfaa982b23a9c55ed2)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 25, 2015, 06:38:49 PM
Quote from: Canadian Bacon on March 25, 2015, 02:02:51 PM
slower than k jet though

We'll just have to race and see.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GLIDN on March 25, 2015, 09:24:27 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 24, 2015, 06:17:53 PM
mk5 with chain drive ?
???

Yup, all FSI and TSI run cam chain and tensioner.

Yorki - got sick of the ticking time bomb sound. So now I have a nice quiet car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 25, 2015, 11:25:56 PM
Learn something every day...

;)

Is it a routine maintenance item ?
There's no mention of a cam chain in the normal user manuals.

Nice sticker Rob !

:laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 25, 2015, 11:39:54 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 25, 2015, 11:25:56 PM
Learn something every day...

;)

Is it a routine maintenance item ?
There's no mention of a cam chain in the normal user manuals.

Nice sticker Rob !

:laugh:

They have been running a chain between the two cams since the first 16v
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: SimJen on March 26, 2015, 12:02:37 PM
Quote from: prg-gti on March 22, 2015, 01:02:36 AM
how much? where did you source from? sounds great!
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Just an ebay hex-can cable, does the job though!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: GLIDN on March 26, 2015, 05:59:36 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 25, 2015, 11:25:56 PM
Learn something every day...

;)

Is it a routine maintenance item ?
There's no mention of a cam chain in the normal user manuals.

Nice sticker Rob !

:laugh:

It's another one of those long life serviceable parts.
Just like the fuel pump follower.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: subieboy on March 26, 2015, 09:25:51 PM
Had it serviced, need to book in for new spark plugs.
Also the aircon is on fritz - busted solenoid
Cleaned the windscreen sprayer and adjusted the spray pattern
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on March 28, 2015, 10:47:11 PM
(https://40.media.tumblr.com/d57b41516eb9950c5c77b8518d65cf83/tumblr_nlx1m7juKr1rpu9oco1_1280.jpg)

Cert'd, WOF'd, Park'd under a tree.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on March 28, 2015, 11:12:06 PM
Looks good.

What wheels/tyres ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on March 29, 2015, 07:03:15 AM
Love them glitter caps.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 29, 2015, 08:34:11 AM
Awesome wheels! They are the Audi DTM wheels I believe.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F03%2F28%2F50cd86ecf4ae6ef5107cce1f3a4bd634.jpg&hash=7a56cf9802c6011c7861d742a79973ac47080e0a)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on March 29, 2015, 09:49:35 AM
Yep off the A4 "DTM" whip de Doo special edition whiz bang, I like them, sorta like audi made OZ fakes.
Ohhhhh fake wheels! Shots fired!
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 29, 2015, 11:13:37 AM
Lol man down....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on March 29, 2015, 04:11:20 PM
Looking good hagan!  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 29, 2015, 09:09:44 PM
Fitted h&r springs and changed to 5x112 in the rear, will do the fronts next weekend

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20150329_201853_zpsef3max19.jpg&hash=528d91def77ffc3e85dc96d354cd4d9e217071cc)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on April 01, 2015, 08:20:54 PM
^Dat stance!

Started my battle with this snake pit:

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8712/16971404946_f96839fed4_o.jpg)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8707/16997366395_107448ecd2_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on April 02, 2015, 01:45:05 PM
That Shed Mike  :o
Hagan did you buy these off that guy on the shore? with also a black GTI?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 02, 2015, 01:51:42 PM
Helped a mate move a glass tabletop

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p526x296/10430832_10153091645000901_4671032510746363605_n.jpg?oh=e7e45d24c869f2ec00f40a90ea8b7332&oe=55AF94A6&__gda__=1437795760_25c3c02e08ad388664e25a3cc3cf6488)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VW'n on April 02, 2015, 02:26:43 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on March 29, 2015, 09:09:44 PM
Fitted h&r springs and changed to 5x112 in the rear, will do the fronts next weekend

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This she'd is like a treasure trove for retro audi's.
I was well impressed on my sole visit.
Mike what's the car invitory for that shed?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 02, 2015, 07:38:03 PM
Quote from: VW'n on April 02, 2015, 02:26:43 PM
This she'd is like a treasure trove for retro audi's.
I was well impressed on my sole visit.
Mike what's the car invitory for that shed?
Just storage for the old crapters

Mine
Ty85 90 quattro with a 4.2 32v v8
B4 80 quattro sedan 20v 5cyl turbo
200 turbo quattro avant
Urs6 avant

Brother
B3 coupe quattro 1.8t

Old man
Typ85 coupe gt
Typ85 coupe quattro

Also a mates urq and a few parts donors
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 89 Coupe on April 05, 2015, 10:31:23 AM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on April 02, 2015, 07:38:03 PM
Just storage for the old s**tters

Mine
Ty85 90 quattro with a 4.2 32v v8
B4 80 quattro sedan 20v 5cyl turbo
200 turbo quattro avant
Urs6 avant

Brother
B3 coupe quattro 1.8t

Old man
Typ85 coupe gt
Typ85 coupe quattro

Also a mates urq and a few parts donors

Are or were you selling any parts from the b3 coupe? looks to have a b4 bonnet
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 05, 2015, 10:38:07 AM
Quote from: 89 Coupe on April 05, 2015, 10:31:23 AM
Are or were you selling any parts from the b3 coupe? looks to have a b4 bonnet
Thats because it is a b4. 2.8 v6 fwd. What do you need from it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VW'n on April 05, 2015, 12:42:44 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on April 02, 2015, 07:38:03 PM
Just storage for the old s**tters

Mine
Ty85 90 quattro with a 4.2 32v v8
B4 80 quattro sedan 20v 5cyl turbo
200 turbo quattro avant
Urs6 avant

Brother
B3 coupe quattro 1.8t

Old man
Typ85 coupe gt
Typ85 coupe quattro

Also a mates urq and a few parts donors

I spy a mk2 as well?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 05, 2015, 12:55:46 PM
Quote from: VW'n on April 05, 2015, 12:42:44 PM
I spy a mk2 as well?
1.6 turbo diesel. Will be for sale once i reassemble the head
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on April 05, 2015, 01:43:25 PM
Drove through a tunnel.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t31.0-8/11079570_10152850386207972_7397446557135034721_o.jpg)

Auckland needs more tunnels.
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on April 05, 2015, 04:08:56 PM
Great pic!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 89 Coupe on April 05, 2015, 05:30:48 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on April 05, 2015, 10:38:07 AM
Thats because it is a b4. 2.8 v6 fwd. What do you need from it?

What colour interior does it have? Potentially passengers door, passengers rear guard cut. Really want to fix mine up
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2867/34249976911_eb6046d6a1_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on April 06, 2015, 08:52:48 AM
Quote from: hagan on April 05, 2015, 01:43:25 PM
Drove through a tunnel.
Auckland needs more tunnels.

You look like an old guy in that photo, haha. Nice tunnel, I agree.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 06, 2015, 09:31:48 PM
Did some more work on the 80, fitted new tie rod ends, lower ball joints, shocks, springs, nolathane bushes and changed to 5x112

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20150406_113527_zpsltbuwxkm.jpg&hash=7cf8f565fd7e9dda4a607a24073cec01b72cfe61)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 06, 2015, 09:53:39 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on April 06, 2015, 09:31:48 PM
Did some more work on the 80, fitted new tie rod ends, lower ball joints, shocks, springs, nolathane bushes and changed to 5x112

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20150406_113527_zpsltbuwxkm.jpg&hash=7cf8f565fd7e9dda4a607a24073cec01b72cfe61)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20150406_091309_zpssbxd56ri.jpg&hash=5338fa40eeec2fa6fee188fc15936a06c05b2534)

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Nice work. How many nolathanes did you fit? Also, whats the 80 powered by?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 06, 2015, 10:10:07 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on April 06, 2015, 09:53:39 PM
Nice work. How many nolathanes did you fit? Also, whats the 80 powered by?
Just did the front arm bushes. It has a 2.8 30v v6 from a c4 a6
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nesT on April 06, 2015, 10:15:02 PM
My CEL came on yesterday on the motorway. Have absolutely no idea what might be the cause.

On the up side it feels smoother to drive as if ones nose is unblocked from a cold. Did some weird tish with the fuel consumption (actually made it better LOL)... Nonetheless getting it checked sometime this week.


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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: le mans on April 07, 2015, 05:08:33 AM

Quote from: 00quattro00 on April 06, 2015, 09:31:48 PM
Did some more work on the 80, fitted new tie rod ends, lower ball joints, shocks, springs, nolathane bushes and changed to 5x112
That's coming along well. Looks smart on those wheels.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on April 07, 2015, 09:25:21 AM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on April 06, 2015, 09:31:48 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20150406_204731_zpshrbnbafl.jpg&hash=3dd8ea0ffb1e2525c308d89ed1cffb07302af1aa)

It looks really good with those wheels.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on April 07, 2015, 10:27:26 AM
R32 wheels off, got my 18" detroits painted in satin black.  :P

(https://igcdn-photos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t51.2885-15/11055920_810660069010263_396668051_n.jpg)

VW lowering springs getting fitted this week, if I can find time  :laugh:
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 07, 2015, 02:06:50 PM
Wiring time

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 89 Coupe on April 07, 2015, 09:31:01 PM
Are you going to do all the wiring yourself?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 07, 2015, 09:51:18 PM
Quote from: 89 Coupe on April 07, 2015, 09:31:01 PM
Are you going to do all the wiring yourself?

Yep, wiring is the easy part
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 08, 2015, 07:33:44 AM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on April 07, 2015, 09:51:18 PM
Yep, wiring is the easy part

So whens the 80 going to be road legal? You purchased it deregisted did you?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 08, 2015, 09:45:19 AM
Still needs the bonnet panelled and painted along with the guards and front and rear bumpers as Ive decided to change them, also a bit of interior reassembly to do. It has the rego on hold. Hope to have it done in the next few weeks
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 08, 2015, 12:25:45 PM
Fitted the engine covers, just need to find the battery cover and covers for the strut tops

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KiwiC4S on April 09, 2015, 08:52:31 PM
Received re-trimmed wheel in black alcantara, silver stitching and centre stripe courtesy of Jack at royalsteeringwheels.com. Awesome job.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi475.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr115%2Fturnbullnz%2FPorknography%2Fimage.jpg1_zpsykjbb9oq.jpg&hash=54f34cec308292dfcfcd4f900430b862deafb1ab)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 10, 2015, 07:45:15 AM
Quote from: KiwiC4S on April 09, 2015, 08:52:31 PM
Received re-trimmed wheel in black alcantara, silver stitching and centre stripe courtesy of Jack at royalsteeringwheels.com. Awesome job.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi475.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr115%2Fturnbullnz%2FPorknography%2Fimage.jpg1_zpsykjbb9oq.jpg&hash=54f34cec308292dfcfcd4f900430b862deafb1ab)

Awesome! How much did that cost?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KiwiC4S on April 10, 2015, 09:13:18 AM
A bit   :-\ - GBP150 for the re-trim and GBP150 for the bare wheel as I didn't want to send my existing one away to the UK, and still a lot cheaper than anything I saw available on fleaBay.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 10, 2015, 01:20:58 PM
Quote from: KiwiC4S on April 10, 2015, 09:13:18 AM
A bit   :-\ - GBP150 for the re-trim and GBP150 for the bare wheel as I didn't want to send my existing one away to the UK, and still a lot cheaper than anything I saw available on fleaBay.

That seems cheap to me.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on April 12, 2015, 09:37:20 PM
Cleaned the daily :D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk628%2FEvil-Mera%2F1_zpsqzxnmhkd.jpg&hash=19f22d84493c2adebd04018001717b39357c72cc) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Evil-Mera/media/1_zpsqzxnmhkd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KiwiC4S on April 18, 2015, 05:50:14 PM
Quote from: KiwiC4S on April 09, 2015, 08:52:31 PM
Received re-trimmed wheel in black alcantara, silver stitching and centre stripe courtesy of Jack at royalsteeringwheels.com. Awesome job.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi475.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr115%2Fturnbullnz%2FPorknography%2Fimage.jpg1_zpsykjbb9oq.jpg&hash=54f34cec308292dfcfcd4f900430b862deafb1ab)

And fitted.

Before
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After
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Much better feel, and pleased to not have set off the airbag  ;D


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on April 30, 2015, 05:52:37 PM
Did some wiring.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7775/16696389844_65fc6230e5_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ritmo on April 30, 2015, 06:22:58 PM
Ordered a Amarok. ;)
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on April 30, 2015, 09:04:33 PM
Finally got car out of storage after 6 months.
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on April 30, 2015, 10:37:20 PM
Ash do you have a red R32 again or you haven't updated your sig?
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on May 01, 2015, 01:25:31 AM
Haven't updated as I use tapatalk mainly...
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nesT on May 01, 2015, 01:08:49 PM

Quote from: slowmo on April 30, 2015, 10:37:20 PM
Ash do you have a red R32 again or you haven't updated your sig?

He just misses it dearly and wants it back, don't you Ash? 😬


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 02, 2015, 09:07:49 PM
My laminex stock tails vs My new R32 Tails
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi143.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr159%2Ffaiyazk%2FIMG-20150502-WA0021.jpeg&hash=6d4ff24a95062659e2f827f42318ddefacb68810)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 03, 2015, 02:58:17 PM
Made some brackets to mount my intercooler.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7767/17161734288_5fccce4cb7_o.jpg)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8691/17161728328_737a57a593_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 03, 2015, 03:24:26 PM
Quote from: Fizz on May 02, 2015, 09:07:49 PM
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Which are you keeping, smoked or not?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VW'n on May 03, 2015, 05:10:02 PM
Quote from: M M on May 03, 2015, 02:58:17 PM
Made some brackets to mount my intercooler.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7767/17161734288_5fccce4cb7_o.jpg)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8691/17161728328_737a57a593_o.jpg)

O what do we have here? b$oosting a 9a?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 03, 2015, 07:52:20 PM
Quote from: M M on May 03, 2015, 03:24:26 PM
Which are you keeping, smoked or not?
Hey Mateja, fitted my new R32 Tails ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 03, 2015, 07:53:42 PM
Quote from: M M on May 03, 2015, 02:58:17 PM
Made some brackets to mount my intercooler

Damn! That looks tidy, u fitting 1.8t into the golf?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: creepdontsleep on May 03, 2015, 10:54:41 PM
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8895/17352775095_6b8c07768f_b.jpg)

Drove her home AKL-WLG
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: prg-gti on May 03, 2015, 11:36:19 PM
Very nice Tim!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pristle on May 04, 2015, 12:00:34 AM
'Repaired' ABS ECU. What a b1tch to remove and refit. ABS light has been intermittently on/off for a while now. With VAGCOM showing the R/R sensor at fault. Even when I'd swapped left and right over.

Found someone had done it previously as the housing had been fairly neatly cut and then equally neatly resealed. I wish I could say the same about the solder work I found inside. After much scrubbing with liberal amount of isopropyl, I found damaged PCB tracks from earlier work. Been a long time since I had to repair work on something like this. The eyes and manual dexterity aren't what they used to be. Got it all done though. Sealed it up. Used a clear polyurethane to seal the board and then epoxy to reseal the box.

Heart skipped a beat when I drove off to fetch the missus from work and the light wouldn't go off. But then I remembered I'd neglected to reconnect the two-pin pump connector. Peace of mind when I take her for a WOF this week. They've let the ABS slide the last two occasions.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 04, 2015, 06:54:32 AM
Quote from: VW'n on May 03, 2015, 05:10:02 PM
O what do we have here? b$oosting a 9a?

Not quite.

Quote from: Fizz on May 03, 2015, 07:53:42 PM
Damn! That looks tidy, u fitting 1.8t into the golf?

Thanks. Good guess.  ;)

Quote from: Fizz on May 03, 2015, 07:52:20 PM
Hey Mateja, fitted my new R32 Tails ;)

I see. Looks good.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 04, 2015, 11:14:30 AM
Quote from: M M on May 04, 2015, 06:54:32 AM
Thanks. Good guess.  ;)
haha glad you've seen the light and come to the boosted side  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 04, 2015, 11:35:10 AM
Quote from: Fizz on May 04, 2015, 11:14:30 AM
haha glad you've seen the light and come to the boosted side  >:D


Haha. Saw that light ages ago, just decided it was time now.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 80 Vert on May 04, 2015, 10:20:53 PM
Looks like the Porsche is at least one step closer to getting new shoes, new lips arrived from Germany.
Now to cut up my other 3 genuine 16x6 Fuchs to turn them in to 17's  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 17, 2015, 06:05:27 PM
^I'm actually looking forward to see those on the car.

In other news:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8880/17573661510_b27e10a06a_o.jpg)
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7720/17140856373_6d779fb6d6_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VW'n on May 17, 2015, 08:32:55 PM
Now that's how its done! Which box are you running mm?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 17, 2015, 08:41:13 PM
Thanks. 02a with hydraulic clutch. Used a B3 Passat TDI pedal box to make it all work.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 17, 2015, 09:34:49 PM
Awesome Mateja! Is it driveable yet? Keen to hear how u find it, did u got with the stock k03 or did u put a bigger turbo  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on May 17, 2015, 10:18:54 PM
Quote from: Fizz on May 02, 2015, 09:07:49 PM
My laminex stock tails vs My new R32 Tails
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi143.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr159%2Ffaiyazk%2FIMG-20150502-WA0021.jpeg&hash=6d4ff24a95062659e2f827f42318ddefacb68810)

Hey Fizz, how do the standard GTI and R32 tails differ?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on May 17, 2015, 10:20:26 PM
Quote from: M M on May 17, 2015, 06:05:27 PM
In other news:

Nice, AGU?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on May 17, 2015, 11:19:07 PM
Went to to a car show. Wasn't the only Skoda for a change.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t31.0-8/11226938_10153194736635901_6407296615217108364_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Mitch on May 17, 2015, 11:52:21 PM
Test drove my carbs today. Stepped back 30 years in driveability for that sound. WHOOOOOOOSH

(pic is of unfinished bay)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 18, 2015, 08:09:08 AM
Quote from: Fizz on May 17, 2015, 09:34:49 PM
Awesome Mateja! Is it driveable yet? Keen to hear how u find it, did u got with the stock k03 or did u put a bigger turbo  >:D

Thanks. Not yet, still have to finish intercooler piping, coolant piping and a few small bits. Hope to start it by the end of the week. It's got the stock k03s turbo as AUMs come with. For now it should be plenty.

Quote from: rambo_005 on May 17, 2015, 10:20:26 PM
Nice, AGU?

Thanks. AUM with drive by wire.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on May 18, 2015, 11:11:41 AM
Tidied the loom on the mk2. Such simple loom to sort :)

Before
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi226.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd213%2FCrash_081%2FIMG_1421_zps62dpd42u.jpg&hash=6a1b7d8cb0b3307080478a63f427078d9aed7c50) (http://s226.photobucket.com/user/Crash_081/media/IMG_1421_zps62dpd42u.jpg.html)

After
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi226.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd213%2FCrash_081%2FIMG_1765_zpsft2wj4j8.jpg&hash=50df71f64194a24b6e873312cdf05bd8780c48b2) (http://s226.photobucket.com/user/Crash_081/media/IMG_1765_zpsft2wj4j8.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 18, 2015, 12:00:16 PM
Nice. Feels good to have that done doesn't it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 18, 2015, 01:11:19 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on May 17, 2015, 10:18:54 PM
Hey Fizz, how do the standard GTI and R32 tails differ?
See the first pics of my car you'll see the difference Standard GTI Tails are same as poverty spec they just cherry Red. While the R32 Tails are darker red. Some might say that I'm being pedantic but its all in the little details OEM+ also i think it looks cleaner than my stock tinted tails ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 18, 2015, 01:13:21 PM
Quote from: M M on May 18, 2015, 08:09:08 AM
Thanks. Not yet, still have to finish intercooler piping, coolant piping and a few small bits. Hope to start it by the end of the week. It's got the stock k03s turbo as AUMs come with. For now it should be plenty.
Hot damn it'll go hard with the K03's. I hope you did the 2.5 inch Downpipe and will be getting a tune stage 2 tune for it  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 18, 2015, 01:16:19 PM
Quote from: Fizz on May 18, 2015, 01:11:19 PM
See the first pics of my car you'll see the difference Standard GTI Tails are same as poverty spec they just cherry Red. While the R32 Tails are darker red. Some might say that I'm being pedantic but its all in the little details OEM+ also i think it looks cleaner than my stock tinted tails ;)

I agree, it's always the details. I probably went through 6 different styles of tails on my mk2 before finally settling.

Quote from: Fizz on May 18, 2015, 01:13:21 PM
Hot damn it'll go hard with the K03's. I hope you did the 2.5 inch Downpipe and will be getting a tune stage 2 tune for it  >:D

I certainly hope so. Downpipe being made this week using 2.5" stainless. Tune already sorted also.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 18, 2015, 02:47:13 PM
Quote from: M M on May 18, 2015, 01:16:19 PM
I certainly hope so. Downpipe being made this week using 2.5" stainless. Tune already sorted also.
Awesome!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Filx on May 18, 2015, 03:24:44 PM
Quote from: M M on May 18, 2015, 08:09:08 AM
Thanks. Not yet, still have to finish intercooler piping, coolant piping and a few small bits. Hope to start it by the end of the week. It's got the stock k03s turbo as AUMs come with. For now it should be plenty.

Nice work, love the crinkle coated cam cover, I might steal that idea myself. I bags a ride when it's done BTW  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 18, 2015, 03:30:00 PM
Quote from: Filx on May 18, 2015, 03:24:44 PM
Nice work, love the crinkle coated cam cover, I might steal that idea myself. I bags a ride when it's done BTW  >:D

Haha, go for it. I found online a valve cover someone did where they actually clear coated the crinkle paint, it looks quite good. Maybe try that for something slightly different, I want to give it a go. As for the ride, absolutely.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FLkA1T.jpg&hash=4f853f5299af9f32c0866fd2c7fdbe895875e6b7)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 20, 2015, 05:05:01 PM
One step closer:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8760/17696951640_058ec5e9ca_c.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 20, 2015, 07:37:55 PM
Sweeeeet!! Looking awesome man
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 21, 2015, 08:18:36 AM
Thanks.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on May 21, 2015, 08:23:41 AM
Dr Pepper!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 21, 2015, 08:24:40 AM
You should do the mk5 coilpack conversion later down the track :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 21, 2015, 09:36:14 AM
Quote from: hagan on May 21, 2015, 08:23:41 AM
Dr Pepper!
Yeah boi!

Quote from: Fizz on May 21, 2015, 08:24:40 AM
You should do the mk5 coilpack conversion later down the track :)
What's the benefit of this? I haven't heard of that.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on May 21, 2015, 11:07:48 AM
Quote from: Fizz on May 21, 2015, 08:24:40 AM
You should do the mk5 coilpack conversion later down the track :)

It already has them
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on May 21, 2015, 11:15:42 AM
cool :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on May 21, 2015, 11:38:58 AM
Great!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on May 21, 2015, 08:19:01 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on May 17, 2015, 11:19:07 PM
Went to to a car show. Wasn't the only Skoda for a change.

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ahhh, that would be the crimplene suit/Social Credit model
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on June 02, 2015, 08:54:53 AM
Fitted some new shoes over the weekend.  :laugh:

(https://igcdn-photos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t51.2885-15/11372371_1587353868199882_1961803643_n.jpg)

mind the gap please  :police:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on June 02, 2015, 02:44:17 PM
Nice !
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: thomas.dq on June 02, 2015, 03:44:17 PM

Quote from: slowmo on June 02, 2015, 08:54:53 AM
Fitted some new shoes over the weekend.  :laugh:

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mind the gap please  :police:

Looking good! Now chuck in those lowering springs you have sitting in your garage... :D


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Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: creepdontsleep on June 02, 2015, 03:48:10 PM
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Washed the whale
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on June 02, 2015, 04:55:19 PM
Thomas - one day!

Tim, there's a storm outside if you hadn't noticed! So much dedication though!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 02, 2015, 10:48:19 PM
Fitted new led bulb in the boot light housing so much better now  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: thomas.dq on June 03, 2015, 11:30:49 AM
Quote from: slowmo on June 02, 2015, 04:55:19 PM
Thomas - one day!

Tim, there's a storm outside if you hadn't noticed! So much dedication though!  :laugh:

"Just do it" haha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on June 03, 2015, 11:54:05 AM
Quote from: Fizz on June 02, 2015, 10:48:19 PM
Fitted new led bulb in the boot light housing so much better now  :)

Recently did this for the interior lights in the mk2 and e28, such a difference.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 03, 2015, 09:58:30 PM
Quote from: M M on June 03, 2015, 11:54:05 AM
Recently did this for the interior lights in the mk2 and e28, such a difference.
Yeah for sure  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on June 06, 2015, 10:43:31 PM
Stance partied

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2F20150606_171730-01_zps4xx8q44y.jpeg&hash=b407b3202f8a42d26ea6fd861cb30b90f6c2abb8) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/20150606_171730-01_zps4xx8q44y.jpeg.html)

Fulfilled all prerequisites to have a automotive photography session.

1. Aftermarket wheels
2. Subjects all parked (positioned) at ridiculous angles
3. Sqewed horizon angle
4. excessively pumped contrast and colour saturation
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on June 06, 2015, 10:57:17 PM
Fixed my driver's door lock module. It wasn't registering that the door was opening and I'd already locked my keys in once after it had re-armed. Luckily I was at home and had my spare key.
Now my recently installed door warning lights work (fronts anyway, haven't done the rears yet).
Also fixed passengers door handle after a poor repair to something within the door by panel beaters while last owner had it.
Didn't manage to get the one-touch function for the front windows to work though.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: clich? guevara on June 07, 2015, 12:13:48 AM
Removed all the carpeting in my Mk3 and sprinkled talc around the inside floor edges to find out where the 3" of water is coming in when the Taranaki sunshine comes out.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on June 07, 2015, 12:42:41 AM
Cleaned it at work. Shiiiiiney :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on June 09, 2015, 11:34:53 PM
Finally got the most annoying rattle in the world fixed.

It wasn't bits of the dash attacking each other but a lose wiper motor assembly.

Spent hours tracking down those damn rattles !

It took all the recent rain to turn the lightbulb on.

Using the wipers would quieten the rattles !

Genius !
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 10, 2015, 09:02:50 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on June 09, 2015, 11:34:53 PM
Finally got the most annoying rattle in the world fixed.

It wasn't bits of the dash attacking each other but a lose wiper motor assembly.

Spent hours tracking down those damn rattles !

It took all the recent rain to turn the lightbulb on.

Using the wipers would quieten the rattles !

Genius !
Nice! i have 1 rattle to fix and it comes from passenger wheel arch liner. For ages i thought it wa coming from the glove box, then found a clip was missing from the liner. need to pick up a new clip and it'll be quiet again :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on June 10, 2015, 09:17:41 AM
Stickers are gone!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on June 10, 2015, 10:25:21 AM
Yah !!!

;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on June 10, 2015, 09:28:02 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on June 09, 2015, 11:34:53 PM
Finally got the most annoying rattle in the world fixed.

It wasn't bits of the dash attacking each other but a lose wiper motor assembly.

Spent hours tracking down those damn rattles !

It took all the recent rain to turn the lightbulb on.

Using the wipers would quieten the rattles !

Genius !

Is your car a mk5 Golf GTI? I'm guessing it is by your avatar. I too have an annoying rattle that I've assumed is in the dash but may be the wipers too. I had a squeak when going over bumps such as bridge expansion joints that was actually my engine cover rubbing on back of engine as the grommets had broken where they go into the airbox.
I looked at the wipers a few days ago to see if there was something I could tighten or lubricate but didn't think of the motors.
Off to check YouTube now 😀
Title: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nesT on June 10, 2015, 10:18:59 PM

Quote from: schattenblau on June 09, 2015, 11:34:53 PM
Finally got the most annoying rattle in the world fixed.

It wasn't bits of the dash attacking each other but a lose wiper motor assembly.

Spent hours tracking down those damn rattles !

It took all the recent rain to turn the lightbulb on.

Using the wipers would quieten the rattles !

Genius !

Man I hate hearing odd noises when I drive, it ticks every bit of my OCD box sometimes. 😒

I get the odd rattle, squeaks, ticks and tocks on the interior that come in one day and then gone the next. I just learned to live with it lol


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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on June 11, 2015, 06:48:01 AM
Quote from: nesT on June 10, 2015, 10:18:59 PM
Man I hate hearing odd noises when I drive, it ticks every bit of my OCD box sometimes. 😒

I get the odd rattle, squeaks, ticks and tocks on the interior that come in one day and then gone the next. I just learned to live with it lol


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It's not OCD, it's CDO. You should arrange the letters alphabetically 😀

Fixed the rattle/squeak in mine last night. The two M6 10mm hex head bolts that hold the wiper linkage assembly to the body under the middle of the windscreen were rather loose.
As a bonus it's also silenced my wipers which used to be rather noisey.
Gave me an excuse to go for a quick late night blat to check my work.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on June 11, 2015, 11:22:13 AM
yep, i had the same squeak !

in my case, one of the two main bolts came off completely and the second was following closely.

after sorting that out a tail light blew !

geeeeeez
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: thomas.dq on June 17, 2015, 06:05:26 PM
New badge -

(https://igcdn-photos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t51.2885-15/11374602_1408922106102571_909469265_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 17, 2015, 01:43:10 PM
Purchased a Recaro A8 seat. Dont know what Im going to do with it? It would be nice to get a second one, retirm them in leather, paint the backs of them RS Blue and put them in the RS2?

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Fea369161277af122158be4d6fcb2aea2_zps4sdpxdq4.jpg&hash=d600d295a79f8e3d0a8aa20cd464e5b63eb0ae4a)

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Something like these:

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Or do I turn it into a desk seat?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on July 18, 2015, 12:47:25 PM
Not feeling any magic there.

Desk seat.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VW'n on July 18, 2015, 06:55:48 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on July 18, 2015, 12:47:25 PM
Not feeling any magic there.

Desk seat.

Agreed
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on July 21, 2015, 09:55:49 AM
put it in the mk1? You would really need the other to make it work in the RS imo. I love the idea of repainting the backs though!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 21, 2015, 12:08:13 PM
Bought a project!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.autoclique.co.nz%2Fattachment.php%3Fattachmentid%3D4196%26amp%3Bd%3D1437434748&hash=eb3845df6693a496a5e1563c6d470171add59df5)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on July 21, 2015, 12:21:21 PM
holy chit !

;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 21, 2015, 01:09:33 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on July 21, 2015, 09:55:49 AM
put it in the mk1? You would really need the other to make it work in the RS imo. I love the idea of repainting the backs though!

I already have twin Momo race seats in the Mk1.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 21, 2015, 01:10:40 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on July 21, 2015, 12:08:13 PM
Bought a project!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.autoclique.co.nz%2Fattachment.php%3Fattachmentid%3D4196%26amp%3Bd%3D1437434748&hash=eb3845df6693a496a5e1563c6d470171add59df5)

Well done Rob. That will keep you out of trouble for a while.
Whats the history of the car? And what needs to be done? Is it a runner?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 21, 2015, 01:33:21 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on July 21, 2015, 01:10:40 PM
Well done Rob. That will keep you out of trouble for a while.
Whats the history of the car? And what needs to be done? Is it a runner?

I has belonged to Steve in Taupo for a few years sitting in his shed waiting to be done.
It's ex-UK and spent time near the sea in Tauranga and has suffered a fair bit with rust. Like actual holes in the panels.
So it needs a lot of work but it does run.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.autoclique.co.nz%2Fattachment.php%3Fattachmentid%3D4200%26amp%3Bd%3D1437434804&hash=18398cf90470eca05cb370cfc693f3de1af5ee0b)

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Still need to organise collection and get it to Wellington.
And it comes with a donor Coupe GT shell that I also need to pick up.

Massive project and I'm a bit scared by the prospect but also excited.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on July 21, 2015, 02:13:26 PM
does the donor have an ashtray? if not i have one you can have....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on July 21, 2015, 03:46:52 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on July 21, 2015, 01:33:21 PM
I has belonged to Steve in Taupo for a few years sitting in his shed waiting to be done.
It's ex-UK and spent time near the sea in Tauranga and has suffered a fair bit with rust. Like actual holes in the panels.
So it needs a lot of work but it does run.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.autoclique.co.nz%2Fattachment.php%3Fattachmentid%3D4200%26amp%3Bd%3D1437434804&hash=18398cf90470eca05cb370cfc693f3de1af5ee0b)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.autoclique.co.nz%2Fattachment.php%3Fattachmentid%3D4202%26amp%3Bd%3D1437434811&hash=d012f2e16d4f5671d5034150fa2c74aa2c691ef8)

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Still need to organise collection and get it to Wellington.
And it comes with a donor Coupe GT shell that I also need to pick up.

Massive project and I'm a bit scared by the prospect but also excited.

I can see a lot of work with a capital w
Nice project though
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on July 21, 2015, 04:11:59 PM
 8)

Congrats Rob, time to start a build thread!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 21, 2015, 04:39:39 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on July 21, 2015, 01:33:21 PM
I has belonged to Steve in Taupo for a few years sitting in his shed waiting to be done.
It's ex-UK and spent time near the sea in Tauranga and has suffered a fair bit with rust. Like actual holes in the panels.
So it needs a lot of work but it does run.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.autoclique.co.nz%2Fattachment.php%3Fattachmentid%3D4200%26amp%3Bd%3D1437434804&hash=18398cf90470eca05cb370cfc693f3de1af5ee0b)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.autoclique.co.nz%2Fattachment.php%3Fattachmentid%3D4202%26amp%3Bd%3D1437434811&hash=d012f2e16d4f5671d5034150fa2c74aa2c691ef8)

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Still need to organise collection and get it to Wellington.
And it comes with a donor Coupe GT shell that I also need to pick up.

Massive project and I'm a bit scared by the prospect but also excited.

The red leather is pimp! Is that factory?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on July 21, 2015, 04:58:53 PM
Quote from: slowmo on July 21, 2015, 04:11:59 PM
8)

Congrats Rob, time to start a build thread!

I am currently following an overseas build thread that has been running for 8 years although the end is getting neigh.
Just thought I would post this comment as a bit of encouragement :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 21, 2015, 08:15:07 PM
Leather is aftermarket - done in Wellington apparently.
I will have articles and a build thread over on AutoClique - as I'm one of the writers there it's the logical place to put it.
http://forum.autoclique.co.nz/showthread.php/2284-Build-thread-Rob-s-Audi-UR-Quattro
I could possibly duplicate it here :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 21, 2015, 09:53:35 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on July 21, 2015, 08:15:07 PM
Leather is aftermarket - done in Wellington apparently.
I will have articles and a build thread over on AutoClique - as I'm one of the writers there it's the logical place to put it.
http://forum.autoclique.co.nz/showthread.php/2284-Build-thread-Rob-s-Audi-UR-Quattro
I could possibly duplicate it here :D

Might be worth your while duplicating it. I'd say you will find more ur Quattro owners and advice here than their.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 21, 2015, 10:09:53 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on July 21, 2015, 09:53:35 PM
Might be worth your while duplicating it. I'd say you will find more ur Quattro owners and advice here than their.


Good point :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ritmo on July 21, 2015, 11:32:43 PM
That's awesome. Please post build here.... buy a welder or better yet befriend a decent welder guy!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 22, 2015, 08:42:51 AM
http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php/topic,40698.new.html#new

I do need a welder friend.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: creepdontsleep on July 22, 2015, 11:27:46 AM
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New shoes!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on July 22, 2015, 12:33:56 PM
nice wagon bro
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: black16v on August 01, 2015, 07:20:37 PM
Replaced crank case ventilation hose on my 16V KR with "SAMCO" reproduction hose from VWheritage. Not a big job, alternator off and on, 20min tops. Posting this because have read reports that the "SAMCO" hose didn't fit too good. I couldn't fault this one, even came in black (advertised in blue).
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on August 03, 2015, 05:46:30 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2FIMG_0003_zpsgjjz2wa0.jpg&hash=cf24fcf3c5eee9534c6421322b56f1f6db841b82)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 03, 2015, 07:07:12 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on August 03, 2015, 05:46:30 PM
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Coming or going?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on August 03, 2015, 07:49:17 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on August 03, 2015, 07:07:12 PM
Coming or going?

Going, will probably come back as a fleet of highanddrys
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on August 03, 2015, 11:54:46 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on August 03, 2015, 07:49:17 PM
Going, will probably come back as a fleet of highanddrys

was that the old TDi? Nice little car that was
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on August 04, 2015, 09:20:03 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on August 03, 2015, 11:54:46 PM
was that the old TDi? Nice little car that was

Not according to Omar is wasn't
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: hagan on August 04, 2015, 09:52:37 AM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on August 03, 2015, 05:46:30 PM
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You trying to sell this for scrap? I guess you have to pay me some how.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 04, 2015, 10:42:26 AM
Quote from: ranton-inc on August 04, 2015, 09:20:03 AM
Not according to Omar is wasn't

Looks like a piece of s**t.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on August 04, 2015, 03:39:28 PM
Quote from: creepdontsleep on July 22, 2015, 11:27:46 AM
New shoes!

NIce, what's it on asks the shoe fetish guy

:laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on August 04, 2015, 04:32:14 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on August 04, 2015, 03:39:28 PM
NIce, what's it on asks the shoe fetish guy

:laugh:

RE003's
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: johnp on August 04, 2015, 06:24:22 PM
Quote from: hagan on August 04, 2015, 09:52:37 AM
You trying to sell this for scrap? I guess you have to pay me some how.

He wont pay you. Burns everyone he deals with.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 05, 2015, 10:39:00 AM
Using the car as its intended purpose:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F54d6d4a0342fdd7d590e100d0700e546_zpstfyqs9b8.jpg&hash=cea77e8b6b3faa3e330a8a0bada9d8855077bbb0)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on August 05, 2015, 12:28:03 PM
Scrapped my Audi 80 Quattro today

It was to far gone.

the dip crap who sold it to me had damned absolutely everything inside and out.

bad paint is one thing but higgledepigglty wiring and arseholed everything else is just beyond me.

I cant understand how people can call them self a Car "enthusiast" and absolutely destroy EVERYTHING!!!!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 05, 2015, 12:29:51 PM
What are you talking about? He took good as care of that car bro, he really cared for it!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on August 05, 2015, 12:32:33 PM
Much like the guys who fix unbroke things until they are fubar.

:laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Smacca on August 05, 2015, 12:50:42 PM
Oh sounds like those twats that lower these perfectly designed suspension systems so they drag along the ground like a sick dog.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on August 05, 2015, 12:55:20 PM
Quote from: Smacca on August 05, 2015, 12:50:42 PM
Oh sounds like those twats that lower these perfectly designed suspension systems so they drag along the ground like a sick dog.

Hellaflush G. Scene points.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on August 05, 2015, 03:17:25 PM
Service and WOF
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on August 05, 2015, 04:45:22 PM
Washed it for the first time in months.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on August 10, 2015, 01:18:31 AM
went and visited the 200 on my mates farm,took a battery,plugged in the abs sensors,sprayed some engine starter in the manifold and fired her up for the first time in a year,took a lil while to catch,but ran steady after a while.forgot how quick she is for an old tank

needs some love and a damn good clean. took her for a spin around the back hills of waikanae.

made a list of all the stuff that needs fixing,may take her off hold and get her on the road again for a laugh.big old boat. I also grabbed the spare headlight and tail light for the coupe outta her boot as well and the URQ air box and kjet too. a few bits in bobs i forgot were in there were snatched up for a round of upgrades on the CQ this week.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KiwiC4S on August 10, 2015, 10:39:40 AM
Installed a Speedtactics fire extinguisher mount

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on August 10, 2015, 11:38:02 AM
Nice and tidy.
I had a similar setup in my old Subaru.

Reminds me to check the date on my extinguisher...

;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Y0RKI on August 12, 2015, 04:13:50 PM
What did I do to my Alfa:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=932296574&ed=true
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Lee on August 12, 2015, 05:13:42 PM
That is one of the truly great cars...and cheap for what it is
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on August 12, 2015, 05:38:37 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on August 05, 2015, 10:39:00 AM
Using the car as its intended purpose:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F54d6d4a0342fdd7d590e100d0700e546_zpstfyqs9b8.jpg&hash=cea77e8b6b3faa3e330a8a0bada9d8855077bbb0)

me too!  the tail was noticeably lower with this lot on board!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Crisp.pixel on August 15, 2015, 06:18:38 PM
W.O.F'd and Got the back trim on my mk3 prepped and sprayed when there was a break in the water falling from above  :)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on August 26, 2015, 05:20:29 PM
Finally got rid of the POS RCD300, recovered my Gordon Lightfoot CD and installed new RCN210.

Thanks to Glidn for the radio, it sounds great !

;D

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 15, 2015, 10:40:03 AM
Well I didn't do it. Parked for just over 10 mins on a wide straight road outside my daughter's school. They drove off.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on September 15, 2015, 10:54:04 AM
W@nkers!!!!!!!!! That sucks big time!

At your daughter's school? Look for any car with red paint on their car tomorrow maybe?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 15, 2015, 10:55:02 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on September 15, 2015, 10:40:03 AM
Well I didn't do it. Parked for just over 10 mins on a wide straight road outside my daughter's school. They drove off.

(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlf1/t31.0-8/12031444_10153524202230977_1029231211151815155_o.jpg)

Bugger! I guess you wouldnt have had the dash cam on?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: creepdontsleep on September 15, 2015, 11:04:28 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on September 15, 2015, 10:40:03 AM
Well I didn't do it. Parked for just over 10 mins on a wide straight road outside my daughter's school. They drove off.

(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlf1/t31.0-8/12031444_10153524202230977_1029231211151815155_o.jpg)

Oh man, first the mazda now the skoda! FML!! They come in three's rob!! Hope this is the third, nothing but good luck vibes to you bud

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 15, 2015, 11:09:31 AM
I really wish the dash cam's motion sensor function had been switched on.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: creepdontsleep on September 15, 2015, 11:10:19 AM
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Sent the S4 to Armstrongs today :(
She's developed a shudder in second gear and a crackling sound in reverse. Mechatronic's by the sounds of my research.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on September 15, 2015, 11:37:59 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on September 15, 2015, 11:09:31 AM
I really wish the dash cam's motion sensor function had been switched on.

Sorry to see that Rob. Any chance the school has cameras or anything?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 15, 2015, 11:44:21 AM
Quote from: M M on September 15, 2015, 11:37:59 AM
Sorry to see that Rob. Any chance the school has cameras or anything?

No it's a street near the school but you have to walk about 40m up a long drive to get to the gate so it's out of sight of the school itself. It's annoying because this seems to be the quietest entrance to the school as it's the longest walk to the classrooms.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: creepdontsleep on September 15, 2015, 09:26:05 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on September 15, 2015, 11:09:31 AM
I really wish the dash cam's motion sensor function had been switched on.

Are you going to camp out at the school tomorrow from 6am and watch for any cars with red paint scuffs ?? haha
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 15, 2015, 09:29:54 PM
Maybe.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on October 12, 2015, 03:57:24 PM
Visited Toy Shop as I was in the area with a workmate and he wanted to book his R32 in.

Called in and saw the progress on the RS4.

New front discs and pads in ,  wiper motor being fitted ,  console out (off to get LCD Repaired).

:)

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Stickman on October 16, 2015, 04:20:20 PM
Well...at 77,000kms (much of which has been easy driving too, a very very un-thrashed car!) My B7 RS4's clutch decided to have a failure. Good thing I was not far away from Brodie European, so was able to baby it there. Odd...those are supposed to be pretty damn robust clutches! Hopefully it is back home early next week.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on October 16, 2015, 05:07:26 PM
Got it back, fixed.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 4motioning on October 18, 2015, 02:44:44 PM
Discovered my car is covered in metal grindings.  >:(

I would like to think I'm not blind, having co-owned a panel shop when I was younger, but I'm sure it wasn't that way when I purchased the car 2 months ago.
And I for sure have not parked anywhere near anyone grinding...
The only other person to have my car was the dealer, when they were sorting out a bunch of other stuff they were trying to scam me with.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tjsmada on October 22, 2015, 11:31:59 PM
found this online. Kienzle MCR1016 . Matte finish so it matches the rest of the dash, and way easier to get a nice sound out of it than the blaupunkt san francisco that got replaced. Just have to get time to figure out how to change the white display to orangey/red to match the lighting s4
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on October 23, 2015, 03:10:42 PM
Quote from: tjsmada on October 22, 2015, 11:31:59 PM
found this online. Kienzle MCR1016 . Matte finish so it matches the rest of the dash, and way easier to get a nice sound out of it than the blaupunkt san francisco that got replaced. Just have to get time to figure out how to change the white display to orangey/red to match the lighting s4

I found the manual for my JVC unit online by googling the set name and number and simply adding "pdf" to the query, gave info on changing the display, setting up bluetooth with the phone etc
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 89 Coupe on October 23, 2015, 08:20:22 PM
My favourite snack, Afghan oaty slice.. any more info on your s4?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tjsmada on October 24, 2015, 08:42:32 AM
Quote from: the phantom on October 23, 2015, 03:10:42 PM
I found the manual for my JVC unit online by googling the set name and number and simply adding "pdf" to the query, gave info on changing the display, setting up bluetooth with the phone etc
[/quote

Yeah I have the manual (bought it new from a car audio place in germany), no option to change display colour unfortunately :( - it looks like it'll be more  a case of taking it to bits and sliding some orange cellophane in front of the display. Other than that I'm quite pleased - it's not an expensive unit and the sound is better than the cr@ppy blaupunkt I had previously  :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tjsmada on October 24, 2015, 09:08:31 AM
Quote from: 89 Coupe on October 23, 2015, 08:20:22 PM
My favourite snack, Afghan oaty slice.. any more info on your s4?

yep, the afghan oaty slice is all good :) S4 is (unfortunately) an auto..I'd love a manual but where to find one! I noticed s6 were easier to find in manual, but i'm not really a fan of the facelift - aesthetic considerations :) I bought it a few years ago off trademe at about 160km (pretty sure it was a guy on here called Attilla?) for 4K. I've probably spent nearly the same again on coolant hoses, shocks/bushes, various bits that have failed, fixing the leather and foam on the driver's seat, some 17" audi wheels etc etc... the body is straight but with the usual dings and scratches you get in auckland. I still need to fix the leather on the top of the rear seat - it's completely sun baked and cracked in the centre panel so I have been looking for a replacement leather seat as the cost to replace the panel is pretty high. It was also missing the rear headrests - they were probably baked as well, as apparently it sat for 7 years in the bay of plenty. I've got some cream coloured ones in there at the moment which will need recolouring to match the black interior. There is also the light panel on the rear of the bootlid that needs replacing due to cracking and UV
damage. And I have a spare front bumper that needs painting to replace mine which has damage on the front lip. ECU is standard - turning the boost up a little is on the list of things to do....

edit..here's a blurry photo. shopping trolley lurking menacingly in the foreground
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on October 24, 2015, 09:42:23 AM
Quote from: tjsmada on October 24, 2015, 09:08:31 AM

edit..here's a blurry photo. shopping trolley lurking menacingly in the foreground

you have watch those trolleys, particularly when they get a load on . . .

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on October 28, 2015, 05:53:29 PM
Installed my logo door warning lights.
Look good considering how cheap they are.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tomft on November 03, 2015, 11:40:20 AM
Post-wash photo of the mk2
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on November 03, 2015, 12:46:12 PM
Smart looking car
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VW'n on November 04, 2015, 07:04:47 PM
Black mk2 for the win.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VW'n on November 07, 2015, 10:16:06 AM
Took the mk2 for a spin over seafield road.
Hawkes bay locals will understand the grin factor in doing this.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 07, 2015, 10:40:14 AM
Quote from: VW'n on November 07, 2015, 10:16:06 AM
Took the mk2 for a spin over seafield road.
Hawkes bay locals will understand the grin factor in doing this.

Thats a good road.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on November 07, 2015, 11:01:40 AM
Hill Rd is fun enough for a short blast but Seafield, yes. :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 89 Coupe on November 08, 2015, 08:27:56 PM
Snapped a manifold stud off two weeks ago.
Finished putting her all back together today with new studs gaskets and hardware. Approx 15 hours work.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2805/34249842231_16528beae4_o.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2813/33996115220_bffd1ff5ed_o.jpg)
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Wish a could have put an RS2 manifold on while everything was off....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VW'n on November 08, 2015, 08:33:01 PM
Quote from: wilco on November 07, 2015, 11:01:40 AM
Hill Rd is fun enough for a short blast but Seafield, yes. :)

Another good one is waipunga road just turn around when you hit the gravel and drive back down the hill.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Mitch on November 08, 2015, 10:49:33 PM
I half sorted through approx 3 years worth of mk1 stuff. Woo
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on November 09, 2015, 11:02:08 AM
mine got  a ride on a tow truck

:(

possible broken starter

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on November 09, 2015, 06:44:26 PM
weirdness...

retrieved the car and robertson's found nothing wrong but a flat battery.

???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on November 10, 2015, 09:58:08 AM
Dropped the Skoda off at the bodyshop for the stone chips and buggered lacquer fixing on the passenger side.

Also checked out progress on the quattro :D

(https://scontent-syd1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/12182581_10153622025520977_3321898903188743389_o.jpg)

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Mitch on November 10, 2015, 10:19:16 AM
Removed my gearbox from my mk2 diesel, 5th spins on the shaft.

Sorted my mk1s window seals

Not vag but worked in my mates homemade race bike ready for dromagedan. :) :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Alfashark on November 10, 2015, 10:03:21 PM
Bought a new one  :)

09 Superb TDI - Meaning I now have two diesel burning Skodas (Skodii?) in the driveway.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 15, 2015, 08:10:00 AM
Quote from: M M on November 14, 2015, 06:41:59 PM
You are a disgrace to the VASK community.

Who is?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on November 15, 2015, 08:33:30 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on November 15, 2015, 08:10:00 AM
Who is?


00quattro00. Guess he realised.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: KARTS on November 16, 2015, 10:40:45 PM
Added another to the stable.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi234.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee274%2Fdaflyhigh%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2Fimage.jpeg&hash=55dc59f548f3c078b0f76480e2da3f6ddd37d5cb) (http://s234.photobucket.com/user/daflyhigh/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on November 19, 2015, 10:51:53 AM
Awesome Karts! Thats a great little car.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: le mans on November 22, 2015, 03:59:14 PM
Got into my car (RS2). Guy comes sauntering over, "aren't these things great, they aren't the same now, so many RSs around...you are going to have to keep this forever you know that don't you" then he goes on to say his friend bought the first one that came into the country and explained how it was so late he bullied Audi into air freighting it. Of course we know about that story because it's part of the vask urban legend of the RS2 in this country.  :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: black16v on December 01, 2015, 07:52:29 PM
Fitted reco'd air con compressor and regassed (with R134a, apparently R12 is the devils gas) and the fridge is back in action. For 27 years old this system works bloody well.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 18, 2015, 08:37:03 AM
It was yesterday but took it for my first drive with it (in the 2+ years I've owned it).

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5649/23446043709_bb4fafeb71_o.jpg)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5835/23187205893_b12614c837_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on December 18, 2015, 09:41:55 AM
Nice Man, Love the colour!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on December 18, 2015, 02:27:59 PM
Quote from: Fizz on December 18, 2015, 09:41:55 AM
Nice Man, Love the colour!

Everybody says that. I have to admit it wouldn't have been my choice but I actually have an idea what to do with it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 89 Coupe on December 19, 2015, 01:48:17 PM
Test drove a mk 6 Golf R with Remus exhaust, sounded so good! what a wee rocket.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on December 19, 2015, 07:44:31 PM
heading back from Cape Reinga on Thursday, and somewhere between the giant dunes at Te Paki and the BP at Awanui, the front lip detatched itself from the Golf, at first a slight fluttering sound as various bits rubbed themselves away on the tyres (have we got some leaves stuck to the car?) to a clunk clatter as we turned into the gas station 90km later and the front lip was under the back wheel!

what a relief it hadn't come off at speed!  so we chucked it in the back with the bikes and carried on to Kerikeri  "when will that noise stop?"  "when the liners are worn away and not touching the tyres any more" . . . .  around about this point:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FrnDsP1bs.jpg&hash=f1ecab806f75b51a4ae4e785d3291d9725f17ed9)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F9RKNzYPs.jpg&hash=016ceea28eef6ea5281b601bf332570a1b17c1e2)

imgur's being a bit uncooperative today!


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on December 24, 2015, 08:43:42 AM
Early Xmas present, I bought a Mk4 GTI as a daily

(https://igcdn-photos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t51.2885-15/e35/12317586_573856176096795_934379762_n.jpg)

Looking for wheels and lowering springs, have ordered a bunch of interior stuff for it which will arrive early next year like this wolfsburg shift knob and a faux CF b-sting aerial to replace the broken one.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parts4euro.com%2Fimages%2F90199b.jpg&hash=995e94a6bf5b7f8310c1f83741119edf967551b7)

OEM VW bike racks on for when I break down and have to cycle home. Hahaha

Have a spoiler ready for install too which should make it look nice.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on December 24, 2015, 11:19:29 AM
you don't get to drive yr mk 6

???
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on December 24, 2015, 03:08:03 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on December 24, 2015, 11:19:29 AM
you don't get to drive yr mk 6

???

I do, but cannot tinker with it.  ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: nesT on December 24, 2015, 11:55:43 PM
Put a full set of new tyres on our "shared" daily, Potenza RE003s - I'm literally driving everyone nuts telling them those tyres are LEGIT.

Results are night and day, maybe the old tyres are chitboxes. Would personally love to put them on my car, so time to do some burnouts. 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on December 26, 2015, 05:40:24 PM
Had to clean up the glass from my drivers door window all over my driveway (yet to do in car) after some a-holes did a smash and grab and took my radar detector  >:(

Done in broad daylight while we were inside and pedestrians on footpath that saw the whole thing. They said two guys pulled up in a maroon sedan with covered up number plates. One jumped out and smashed the window and ripped it out.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tandy on January 07, 2016, 05:28:26 PM
Test fitted new wheels on the RS

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1020.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf322%2Felmonkieo%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2Fimage_1.jpeg&hash=9c840a72da573365a82843d0bac973e7a21c7ec5) (http://s1020.photobucket.com/user/elmonkieo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.jpeg.html)


(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1020.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf322%2Felmonkieo%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2Fimage.jpeg&hash=67ce03f7e6e216706ed137b2f19863ee5225ccfe) (http://s1020.photobucket.com/user/elmonkieo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 89 Coupe on January 07, 2016, 08:01:51 PM
What model are those wheels off? They look really good
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: tandy on January 07, 2016, 08:13:06 PM
Quote from: 89 Coupe on January 07, 2016, 08:01:51 PM
What model are those wheels off? They look really good

They are genuine Audi, optional 19" wheel from B8 RS4 and also S5/RS5 I believe.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on January 18, 2016, 02:24:38 PM
ran out of petrol on the mk6.. oops  :P

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wgtngti on January 18, 2016, 09:00:32 PM
60K service for the R, $1400 from Wgtn VW dealer - cheaper than I was fearing.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 25, 2016, 09:11:15 PM
Skoda failed its WOF for a failed xenon bulb.
Which was working perfectly when I got home.

Apparently they do this when they're on their way out so I bought a new pair of Osram bulbs from Ebay (for $119 delivered). Skoda wanted $248 + GST each.
On the Mk1 Octavia they're not that easy to change :)
(https://scontent.fakl1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/t31.0-8/12748098_10153830313250977_4955380137420759557_o.jpg)

(https://scontent.fakl1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/l/t31.0-8/q83/s960x960/12698569_10153830313215977_3170305878633568815_o.jpg)

(https://scontent.fakl1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/s960x960/12779232_10153830318320977_5846658066734033207_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 89 Coupe on February 26, 2016, 07:28:41 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on February 25, 2016, 09:11:15 PM
Skoda failed its WOF for a failed xenon bulb.
Which was working perfectly when I got home.

Apparently they do this when they're on their way out so I bought a new pair of Osram bulbs from Ebay (for $119 delivered). Skoda wanted $248 + GST each.
On the Mk1 Octavia they're not that easy to change :)
(https://scontent.fakl1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/t31.0-8/12748098_10153830313250977_4955380137420759557_o.jpg)

(https://scontent.fakl1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/l/t31.0-8/q83/s960x960/12698569_10153830313215977_3170305878633568815_o.jpg)

(https://scontent.fakl1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/s960x960/12779232_10153830318320977_5846658066734033207_o.jpg)

What happened to your water filler cap Rob?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on February 26, 2016, 07:30:19 PM
Quote from: 89 Coupe on February 26, 2016, 07:28:41 PM
What happened to your water filler cap Rob?

I painted it a few years ago - with the wrong sort of paint :) Must get that sorted out. Black ones are available but I keep forgetting to sort one out.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on March 18, 2016, 12:18:02 AM
Fitted this to the RS for craps and giggles

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi53.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg75%2FAshvw%2FRandom%2520Shots%2F4A618B20-FEB5-4EE7-9AFB-F89E4EA4BDA8.jpg&hash=e701420d4dacb970cc2e60cebb7617bd958ec778) (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/Ashvw/media/Random%20Shots/4A618B20-FEB5-4EE7-9AFB-F89E4EA4BDA8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: weta.worker on March 18, 2016, 07:02:51 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on March 18, 2016, 12:18:02 AM
Fitted this to the RS for s**ts and giggles

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi53.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg75%2FAshvw%2FRandom%2520Shots%2F4A618B20-FEB5-4EE7-9AFB-F89E4EA4BDA8.jpg&hash=e701420d4dacb970cc2e60cebb7617bd958ec778) (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/Ashvw/media/Random%20Shots/4A618B20-FEB5-4EE7-9AFB-F89E4EA4BDA8.jpg.html)

Nice!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 19, 2016, 11:53:03 PM
today engine bay got painted again lol

from silver to gloss black 2K

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2FWW%2FMK2TDI%2F9984D220-33B1-4EA7-86F4-89B1256F26D8_zpskqn5q6om.jpg&hash=ce7cc047b5ba45058b1cebff87c30a7f7b72a4bc) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/WW/MK2TDI/9984D220-33B1-4EA7-86F4-89B1256F26D8_zpskqn5q6om.jpg.html)


(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2FWW%2FMK2TDI%2F666AD66B-0972-415E-8D8F-2A3FB6DA15DE_zpsfymmi3el.jpg&hash=e8e82294e5582725c2b8e691d3bc8948bea0bc91) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/WW/MK2TDI/666AD66B-0972-415E-8D8F-2A3FB6DA15DE_zpsfymmi3el.jpg.html)

Well I didn't so much do it but Tyler did. :P

time for big turbo.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 20, 2016, 08:56:04 AM
Quote from: ranton-inc on March 19, 2016, 11:53:03 PM
today engine bay got painted again lol

from silver to gloss black 2K

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2FWW%2FMK2TDI%2F9984D220-33B1-4EA7-86F4-89B1256F26D8_zpskqn5q6om.jpg&hash=ce7cc047b5ba45058b1cebff87c30a7f7b72a4bc) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/WW/MK2TDI/9984D220-33B1-4EA7-86F4-89B1256F26D8_zpskqn5q6om.jpg.html)

What kind of power are you after?


(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2FWW%2FMK2TDI%2F666AD66B-0972-415E-8D8F-2A3FB6DA15DE_zpsfymmi3el.jpg&hash=e8e82294e5582725c2b8e691d3bc8948bea0bc91) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/ranton-inc/media/WW/MK2TDI/666AD66B-0972-415E-8D8F-2A3FB6DA15DE_zpsfymmi3el.jpg.html)

Well I didn't so much do it but Tyler did. :P

time for big turbo.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on March 20, 2016, 10:47:02 AM
260-300hp should be a ample boost over current 140hp.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 30, 2016, 09:12:50 AM
Stripped my landrover down

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F110%2F20160329_181557_zps8nqkfwbw.jpg&hash=142aa7f999e037eb216612fe6b38854f87f4ca45)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 30, 2016, 09:42:14 AM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on March 30, 2016, 09:12:50 AM
Stripped my landrover down

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F110%2F20160329_181557_zps8nqkfwbw.jpg&hash=142aa7f999e037eb216612fe6b38854f87f4ca45)

Whats the plan now?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on March 30, 2016, 10:13:57 AM
Strip the chassis down, send it for sand blasting, fix rust, galv chassis. Fix rust in the firewall and doors, rebuild front and rear diffs, new suspension, assemble a gearbox for it (Defenders have a different shifter assembly to the discovery . Have a 3.0l isuzu diesel engine for it that will receive a vnt turbo and few other mods.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 05, 2016, 09:29:56 PM
Cobbled together an engine mount

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa293%2Faudi80q%2F20160405_193911_zpsueztlstz.jpg&hash=33a090ad350077e04b0509c4370df6182cadfc63)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 08, 2016, 03:57:58 PM
Does no one touch their vag these days?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on April 08, 2016, 03:58:50 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on April 08, 2016, 03:57:58 PM
Does no one touch their vag these days?

only in facebook  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on April 08, 2016, 05:09:50 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on April 08, 2016, 03:57:58 PM
Does no one touch their vag these days?

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 08, 2016, 07:03:17 PM
At the moment there's not much VAG being touched at my house.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: thomas.dq on April 08, 2016, 11:34:05 PM
Well, I had a fresh service done the other day.

New oil + filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, and air filter. 

Nothing exciting really.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VW'n on April 09, 2016, 06:19:40 AM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on March 30, 2016, 10:13:57 AM
Strip the chassis down, send it for sand blasting, fix rust, galv chassis. Fix rust in the firewall and doors, rebuild front and rear diffs, new suspension, assemble a gearbox for it (Defenders have a different shifter assembly to the discovery . Have a 3.0l isuzu diesel engine for it that will receive a vnt turbo and few other mods.

I like the sound of this!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on April 09, 2016, 06:57:05 AM
Turbo kit for the dirty diesel has just been shipped from Europe. Should hopefully see it by this coming wednesday :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on April 09, 2016, 12:55:10 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on April 08, 2016, 03:57:58 PM
Does no one touch their vag these days?

Unfortunately all the time now. Cambelt, water pump, tensioners, thermostat, cv boot, viscous fan, speed sensor, oil + filter, fuel filter and have two lower control arms just arrived to replace. Have replaced the coolant 3 times in the last 4 months to work on stuff and gearbox done 6 months ago. I might have to drop the exhaust after launching the boat and must have taken some water (fresh) up the date. Fine under power but a lot of vibration at idle.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on April 09, 2016, 02:08:50 PM
Mine just goes on and on and on without being touched other than oil changes
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on April 09, 2016, 03:05:08 PM
Been out yesterday pricing a full sand back and re-paint. It's at 303000km now, has a few stone chips and dings from other doors plus a recent emergence of large bright spots up to 150mm across under the clear coat. Have never seen the likes of them before so they've been the driver behind getting the car done. Am also looking into the removal of rust in a second urq with a view to recommisioning it.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 09, 2016, 06:27:50 PM
Quote from: OOOO on April 09, 2016, 12:55:10 PM
Unfortunately all the time now. Cambelt, water pump, tensioners, thermostat, cv boot, viscous fan, speed sensor, oil + filter, fuel filter and have two lower control arms just arrived to replace. Have replaced the coolant 3 times in the last 4 months to work on stuff and gearbox done 6 months ago. I might have to drop the exhaust after launching the boat and must have taken some water (fresh) up the date. Fine under power but a lot of vibration at idle.

Sounds like a good excuse to open the exhaust up a bit. They are too quite
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on April 09, 2016, 06:48:03 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on April 09, 2016, 06:27:50 PM
Sounds like a good excuse to open the exhaust up a bit. They are too quite

Agreed :-)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on April 09, 2016, 06:55:00 PM
Strapped stuff to the roof. As you do.

(https://scontent.fakl1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/11257829_10153913531680901_7054305906067398841_o.jpg)

(https://scontent.fakl1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/12968122_10153913530995901_3852910358515205412_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 89 Coupe on April 09, 2016, 08:20:57 PM
Quote from: OOOO on April 09, 2016, 12:55:10 PM
Unfortunately all the time now. Cambelt, water pump, tensioners, thermostat, cv boot, viscous fan, speed sensor, oil + filter, fuel filter and have two lower control arms just arrived to replace. Have replaced the coolant 3 times in the last 4 months to work on stuff and gearbox done 6 months ago. I might have to drop the exhaust after launching the boat and must have taken some water (fresh) up the date. Fine under power but a lot of vibration at idle.

The S8 or A3?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on April 09, 2016, 08:29:08 PM
Quote from: 89 Coupe on April 09, 2016, 08:20:57 PM
The S8 or A3?

Dont think he would be launching a boat with an a3  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: OOOO on April 09, 2016, 09:07:34 PM
Quote from: 89 Coupe on April 09, 2016, 08:20:57 PM
The S8 or A3?

S8. Tows real good. Just not the best with a low lake level.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on April 10, 2016, 09:38:43 AM
Quote from: thomas.dq on April 08, 2016, 11:34:05 PM
Well, I had a fresh service done the other day.

New oil + filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, and air filter. 

Nothing exciting really.

Isn't that a full build nowadays?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: thomas.dq on April 10, 2016, 11:28:15 AM
Quote from: wilco on April 10, 2016, 09:38:43 AM
Isn't that a full build nowadays?


Nah. I'm yet to change wheels and lower it  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on April 10, 2016, 03:22:09 PM
Quote from: wilco on April 10, 2016, 09:38:43 AM
Isn't that a full build nowadays?

:P ::)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on June 07, 2016, 10:02:00 PM
Wow! Nothing in this thread for 2 months.
Bumping it back up with my mk6 climatronic install with air quality sensor then.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on June 08, 2016, 09:03:02 AM
Made the most of the good weather over the weekend and gave both VAG's a good clean ;D

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on June 12, 2016, 09:22:12 PM
Mounted the dbw pedal

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on June 13, 2016, 10:38:29 AM
Ughhh been raining all weekend here in Welly and I climb onboard the Audi and the rear driver's footwell was wet. Looks like the dreaded B5 leak.

From the quick look this morning, the front carpets/mats seem to be dry and the leak is concentrated around the rear drvier's side floor. No noticeable wetness or leaks along the doors and windows.

Thankfully it is dry all week so will get a chance to investigate the likely causes:
- Pollen filter blockage
- Bonnet release cable bung

any other places I should look?

#joyofaudi
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Audidude on June 15, 2016, 06:48:56 PM
1st service on Amarok at 20,000kms.

Trouble free motoring, no repairs needed and cost of service: $486 - very pleasant surprise - my Holdens back in the early 90s cost me more than that and they were much more frequent!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Worms on June 17, 2016, 06:48:08 AM
Quote from: Audidude on June 15, 2016, 06:48:56 PM

...my Holdens back in the early 90s cost me more than that and they were much more frequent!

I had 1 very late 90's Holden Astra... over the period it should have had 4 standard oil services (48 to 97K)... it had 15 "other" visits to the dealer, including a top end rebuild after a broken cambelt at 62K, massive brake failure (Pedal hit the floor, Ran into a lawyer in a 7 series! required master cylinder, caliper seals,pads discs all round), failure to start multiple times, howling noises, check engine lights, alternator, nearly a second cambelt breakage at 85K doe to a faulty tensioner etc. The Schofields Holden guy, and the Auckland AA service knew my on first name basis :-)

It was awesome to drive compared to anything similar at the time, but DAMN glad it was under warranty!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on June 19, 2016, 11:13:31 PM
Not all today,

But made a crapty log manifold for MK2 TDI  to mount the newer bigererer Garret Turbo unit.

I think it has turned out pretty ok considering the back and forwards needed to figure out the placement etc.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 00quattro00 on June 28, 2016, 10:18:41 PM
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on June 29, 2016, 07:05:52 PM
New owners picked her up 😢😢
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on July 02, 2016, 12:50:26 PM
Fitted led bulbs into the digital dash, to replace the halogens.

Pulled the doortrims, for re-gluing where some trim is pulling away from the card. Map trays also have trashed mounts: plastic, which had cracked and broken over the years. 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 03, 2016, 07:59:37 AM
Quote from: FFS on July 02, 2016, 12:50:26 PM
Fitted led bulbs into the digital dash, to replace the halogens.

Pulled the doortrims, for re-gluing where some trim is pulling away from the card. Map trays also have trashed mounts: plastic, which had cracked and broken over the years.

Which quattro?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on July 04, 2016, 07:25:47 AM
The MB. Getting it's cambelt done this week, plus a couple of other things like hydraulic lifters. Taking the rubbishy map trays to Ak to plastic welders to sort. They've been knocked about too many times, weren't good when I bought it but done another 80,000km since. Looked hard at those in the Lago urq yesterday, they're much better but still need a couple of mounting points rebuilt and have a different shade of carpet on them, - being grey leather interior as opposed to the black leather in the MB.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 04, 2016, 09:21:14 AM
Swapped the Recaros back to the standard seats, and pulled out the sub and amp. Couple more little things to do then it's ready to sell.... :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 04, 2016, 04:36:46 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on July 04, 2016, 09:21:14 AM
Swapped the Recaros back to the standard seats, and pulled out the sub and amp. Couple more little things to do then it's ready to sell.... :(

U selling the Octavia?  :o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 04, 2016, 04:40:03 PM
Quote from: Fizz on July 04, 2016, 04:36:46 PM
U selling the Octavia?  :o

Yep!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 04, 2016, 09:57:03 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on July 04, 2016, 04:40:03 PM
Yep!
Bugger man, someone is going to get a weapon  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on July 08, 2016, 07:05:35 PM
Drove 100km round trip to pick up the urq's newly refurbished Ronals, only to find hairs trapped in the main paint layer and clear-coated over in three rims, plus a run in the paint on the 4th :-\

Unhappy and grumpy paint dude dumped them back in his ute and headed off back to the paint shop with them.

Then I visited the urq in a Hamilton workshop, to talk to the mechanics doing the cambelt. Also getting new hydraulic lifters flown in from USA, looking at doing various drivetrain mounts, and are doing a rebuild of powersteer pump. Just thinking now also about a engine rebuild and clutch/gearbox rebuild. There's a bit of oil in the intercooler hoses so must be some turbo seal wear too. No noticeable blown smoke though.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on July 09, 2016, 11:31:05 PM
Quote from: FFS on July 08, 2016, 07:05:35 PM
Drove 100km round trip to pick up the urq's newly refurbished Ronals, only to find hairs trapped in the main paint layer and clear-coated over in three rims, plus a run in the paint on the 4th :-\

Unhappy and grumpy paint dude dumped them back in his ute and headed off back to the paint shop with them.

Then I visited the urq in a Hamilton workshop, to talk to the mechanics doing the cambelt. Also getting new hydraulic lifters flown in from USA, looking at doing various drivetrain mounts, and are doing a rebuild of powersteer pump. Just thinking now also about a engine rebuild and clutch/gearbox rebuild. There's a bit of oil in the intercooler hoses so must be some turbo seal wear too. No noticeable blown smoke though.

Oil in inter-cooler piping etc is fairly normal... if its making good compression and not blowing smoke.. then who really cares?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on July 10, 2016, 07:22:18 AM
Yes performance seems to be still there. The shop thought the amount of oil was a little too much. Will have the compression checked,- that hasn't been done. If ok then may get the turbo rebuilt only at this stage. Wouldn't mind rebuilding the motor, except for the expense of course!

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 10, 2016, 10:14:24 PM
Quote from: FFS on July 10, 2016, 07:22:18 AM
Yes performance seems to be still there. The shop thought the amount of oil was a little too much. Will have the compression checked,- that hasn't been done. If ok then may get the turbo rebuilt only at this stage. Wouldn't mind rebuilding the motor, except for the expense of course!

Fit an oil catch can once cleaned up and turbo rebuilt to minimise blowby
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on July 19, 2016, 09:07:50 AM
After basically sitting in the shed for 2 years doing the occasional short trip I decided to take the Mk2 Golf out for a track day!

Went really well

Thinking limited slip diff would help but overall it was awesome

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: McDoof on July 19, 2016, 09:56:28 AM
Covered it in white stuff
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on July 19, 2016, 12:14:25 PM
it looked better blue

;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 19, 2016, 01:38:08 PM
Quote from: captncrash on July 19, 2016, 09:07:50 AM
After basically sitting in the shed for 2 years doing the occasional short trip I decided to take the Mk2 Golf out for a track day!

Went really well

Thinking limited slip diff would help but overall it was awesome

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What track?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: cpncrash on July 19, 2016, 04:15:01 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on July 19, 2016, 01:38:08 PM
What track?

Ruapuna

Regular Events held by ChCh Track Days - great way to get some track time!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on July 19, 2016, 06:38:30 PM
Quote from: McDoof on July 19, 2016, 09:56:28 AM
Covered it in white stuff
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What did you use exactly, ie what water blaster, snow foam lance, detergent etc and where did you get it?
From memory I think you live near me. Hoping you got it locally.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: McDoof on July 19, 2016, 06:57:02 PM
Quote from: The Red Warrior on July 19, 2016, 06:38:30 PM
What did you use exactly, ie what water blaster, snow foam lance, detergent etc and where did you get it?
From memory I think you live near me. Hoping you got it locally.
I used fireball snow foam with a snow foam lance, attached to my waterblaster.
I bought it all from Minter.  Their details are in the online stores section in trading post. Pretty happy with the result.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on July 19, 2016, 10:35:31 PM
Nice, I have heard great things about the Fireball snow foam. Once i've used up all my CarPro stuff i'll give that a go too.

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on July 25, 2016, 02:48:06 PM
Had a service and WOF
On picking it up I see they did a 60000 km check despite it only having done 54k
Probably take another 2 years for me to reach 60k
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 25, 2016, 04:04:50 PM
Quote from: brian on July 25, 2016, 02:48:06 PM
Had a service and WOF
On picking it up I see they did a 60000 km check despite it only having done 54k
Probably take another 2 years for me to reach 60k

Time Vs milage?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 26, 2016, 10:18:44 AM
One last drive...

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: McDoof on July 26, 2016, 11:28:31 AM
 :'(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on July 26, 2016, 01:25:53 PM
first new purchases arrived in NZ for the Octavia today now waiting for delivery  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on July 26, 2016, 01:41:07 PM
drove her to work,just completed a week long roady totaling 3000km....not bad for a 31 year old CQ,clocked over 350,000km pulling in to ruatoria on the east cape...family roady combined with the cure last thursday....

DAY 1 welly - greytown/greytown to palmy via pahiatua track/palmy - wanganui/wanganui to raetihi via the river road atene,ranana,hiruharama/raetihi - national park,turangi,taupo/DAY 2 taupo - napier/napier - gisborne/DAY 3 gisborne - east cape,tolaga bay,anaura bay,tokomaru bay,te puia,hiruharama,whareponga beach,ruatoria,tikitiki,waipiro bay,anuara gisborne./DAY 4 gisborne - opotiki,ohope,whakatane,tauranga(kaimais) to matamata,tirau,auckland. THE CURE. DAY 5 auckland -hamilton,taupo,vinegar hill,pahiatua track,greytown.DAY 6 greytown to welly......

she didn't miss a beat...I took video and pics,I will upload soon....



Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on July 26, 2016, 01:51:35 PM
Nice! Looking forward to media :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 26, 2016, 03:12:50 PM
Quote from: slowburn on July 26, 2016, 01:41:07 PM
drove her to work,just completed a week long roady totaling 3000km....not bad for a 31 year old CQ,clocked over 350,000km pulling in to ruatoria on the east cape...family roady combined with the cure last thursday....

DAY 1 welly - greytown/greytown to palmy via pahiatua track/palmy - wanganui/wanganui to raetihi via the river road atene,ranana,hiruharama/raetihi - national park,turangi,taupo/DAY 2 taupo - napier/napier - gisborne/DAY 3 gisborne - east cape,tolaga bay,anaura bay,tokomaru bay,te puia,hiruharama,whareponga beach,ruatoria,tikitiki,waipiro bay,anuara gisborne./DAY 4 gisborne - opotiki,ohope,whakatane,tauranga(kaimais) to matamata,tirau,auckland. THE CURE. DAY 5 auckland -hamilton,taupo,vinegar hill,pahiatua track,greytown.DAY 6 greytown to welly......

she didn't miss a beat...I took video and pics,I will upload soon....

Sounds like fun.

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on July 30, 2016, 09:22:40 AM
Did the best thing you could do to a Mk2...

I love destroying 3 door GTIs

Converted it to a topless version

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 30, 2016, 08:05:00 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on July 30, 2016, 09:22:40 AM
Did the best thing you could do to a Mk2...

Can we do mine next?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on July 30, 2016, 08:27:04 PM
Quote from: M M on July 30, 2016, 08:05:00 PM
Can we do mine next?

Already did.. It was going to be a Welcome home surprise for the summer
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: M M on July 31, 2016, 10:09:31 AM
Quote from: ranton-inc on July 30, 2016, 08:27:04 PM
Already did.. It was going to be a Welcome home surprise for the summer

Hahaha. I would have bet my life you would say that.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on August 01, 2016, 09:15:05 PM
Picked the URQ up from a workshop in Hamilton,- had a few things done over the past couple of weeks:
New-
- hydraulic lifters
- cambelt and idlers, waterpump
- thermostat
- cam and crank shaft oil seals
- engine temp sender
- drive belts
- hoses
- strut top mounts and washers
- sway bar bushes
- new tyres (all but new, from the blue URQ) put on my refurbed rims

Also had:
power steering pump rebuilt
rocker cover and cambelt cover repainted
radiators sent away and serviced
minor suspension mod one side
wheel alignment

Still plenty to do.

Then drove to Auckland to hunt for a new car for my eldest daughter.  While there we bumped into the salesman who sold my blue URQ (20 yrs ago) to the guy I bought it from!

There was a lot of interest in my car from the dealers, and another person I got talking to wanted to know if I would sell it to him. Didn't find a car for my daughter, she's not that happy with the day.


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 01, 2016, 10:09:11 PM
Quote from: FFS on August 01, 2016, 09:15:05 PM
Picked the URQ up from a workshop in Hamilton,- had a few things done over the past couple of weeks:
New-
- hydraulic lifters
- cambelt and idlers, waterpump
- thermostat
- cam and crank shaft oil seals
- engine temp sender
- drive belts
- hoses
- strut top mounts and washers
- sway bar bushes
- new tyres (all but new, from the blue URQ) put on my refurbed rims

Also had:
power steering pump rebuilt
rocker cover and cambelt cover repainted
radiators sent away and serviced
minor suspension mod one side
wheel alignment

Still plenty to do.

Then drove to Auckland to hunt for a new car for my eldest daughter.  While there we bumped into the salesman who sold my blue URQ (20 yrs ago) to the guy I bought it from!

There was a lot of interest in my car from the dealers, and another person I got talking to wanted to know if I would sell it to him. Didn't find a car for my daughter, she's not that happy with the day.

Some good car love there.

What car are you looking for your daughter?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 01, 2016, 10:18:34 PM
Wow that's quite a list!
I'd love to know what some of that cost to see what I'm in for, some of those are needed on mine.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on August 02, 2016, 06:54:20 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on August 01, 2016, 10:09:11 PM
Some good car love there.

What car are you looking for your daughter?

A Nissan Dualis/Qashqai. We've driven most of the similar ilk also, such as Rav4's and CRV's, but the little Nissan feels far the best.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on August 02, 2016, 08:05:29 AM
Quote from: RobClubley on August 01, 2016, 10:18:34 PM
Wow that's quite a list!
I'd love to know what some of that cost to see what I'm in for, some of those are needed on mine.

If you have the time and skill to do most of it yourself Rob, then do. My bill was $7700, only $2000 of which was parts. I see you need to do a Powersteer pump rebuild, - doing mine involved a $80 seal kit and only four hours labour, it doesn't appear the bearings in it were done from what I can see in the paperwork.

Interestingly, the cambelt job was quoted at $1800 by Ebbett Audi in Hamilton. I don't think it would have been as little as that, as the front skirt and the like needs to come off because there's little room in front of the motor.

The radiators were fine, which surprised the mechanics who sent them away as a precaution whilst they were out, - they said the newer radiators don't last and they expected these to've been the same.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Worms on August 03, 2016, 06:02:52 PM
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Such a pig of a job doing the thermostat on the 2.0 FSI... I got carried away, after I realised I had the wrong thermostat... Decided "Screw it! It's time!"


VR   O   O   O
          O   O   O mmmmmm!

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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on August 04, 2016, 12:42:43 PM
Here are some of the pics from my recent roady


Couldn't resist,Takarangi street,Whanganui
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The start of the river road ,with the valley below.
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Half way up the river road just before Ranana
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emerging from the back of the Whanganui river via Pipiriki en route to Raetahi
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National park at dusk
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Natty Park turn off
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SH 5 coming into Napier
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Whareratas coming into Gizzy
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My fave north island Beach,Anaura bay just out of Tolaga bay with my 2 fave girls at sunrise...
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Hiruharama Marae on the East Cape.
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Waipiro Bay on the East Cape,it's where my father was born...
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still Waipiro Bay,Nicki and the coupe...
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Which way?
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Anaura Bay again....
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XK roadster and GT Bentley @ The Langham in AK
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Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on August 04, 2016, 01:05:56 PM
Nice! :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on August 04, 2016, 03:40:45 PM
Covered a bit of ground there and some great pics
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on August 04, 2016, 05:18:28 PM
yeah,was a bit of a gamble as she's usually pretty good,we went off the grid a fair bit though,she did us proud,didn't miss a trick anywhere,it was a good blow out....was sitting really low in the back at the start with a full tank etc.....

no pics from the pre whanganui section or the bay of plenty or the leg home....was plenty going on,next time i'll shoot everything and take time to do it right....cheers for the comments
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on August 04, 2016, 06:30:56 PM
What an awesome road trip, how the hell did you luck the weather that good?!!  I don't think I can remember what the sun looks like.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on August 04, 2016, 06:36:31 PM
got really lucky and then the cure played for 3 and a quarter hours....36 songs,was a great trip
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on August 04, 2016, 10:38:51 PM
Sweet roady!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on August 04, 2016, 10:50:57 PM
hey ash! cheers bro,long time man,u good?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: 89 Coupe on August 05, 2016, 12:49:20 AM
Looks good Slowburn, great to see 80's Audis kicking it around the country  8)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on August 10, 2016, 12:05:38 AM
Quote from: slowburn on August 04, 2016, 10:50:57 PM
hey ash! cheers bro,long time man,u good?

yeah fella! you should have let us know you were coming up, we could have done an impromptu meet!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on August 10, 2016, 01:01:37 AM
Sorry Ash,that would have been great,the whole thing(road trip) was kinda thrown together at the last min.
stoked as,I scored some 15 by 7, 5 x 112 gloss black steelies i'm gonna bang on the 200...i'm gonna pull her out of storage and clean her up and see if i can get her a wof and drive her for a bit....might the lay the coupe up and do some work on her.

I'll def holla next time I come up to the 09
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on August 10, 2016, 10:24:35 AM
A bit of a wheel merry go around across the VAG fleet this weekend.

GTI is back with its gloss black Detroits on

(https://igcdn-photos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfl1/t51.2885-15/e35/13686884_342174649447924_1152363435_n.jpg)

and the R32 gets CH-CH-CH-CH-CHanges

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv187%2Frazor-eXi-%2FGolfR32-_zps5rdfczi0.jpg&hash=c5bc9b922ce3e3dba63f2d094ee8dceb8e7112e4)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: McDoof on August 10, 2016, 10:29:25 AM
Those BBS wheels are the Sh1t. Love that look
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: le mans on August 10, 2016, 10:31:15 AM
Quote from: slowmo on August 10, 2016, 10:24:35 AM
and the R32 gets CH-CH-CH-CH-CHanges

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv187%2Frazor-eXi-%2FGolfR32-_zps5rdfczi0.jpg&hash=c5bc9b922ce3e3dba63f2d094ee8dceb8e7112e4)
Perfecto!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on August 10, 2016, 10:51:48 AM
Cheers fellas, yeah the wheels just look so much better on a darker car. I never really liked it on the GTI, can't believe it took me this long to swap them over. 
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on August 19, 2016, 08:39:51 PM
Copied everyone else it seems from mk5golfgti.co.uk and installed my cherry red hazard switch, mk6 GTI steering wheel and matching handbrake cover and gear knob gaiter.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1082.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj365%2Ftheturquoisewarrior%2F12F8455F-4309-4829-A402-D0BEF352BEAD_zpsfkk1sc1d.jpg&hash=7d0d1f0f78cb3ab91b9da814bb453df156b91398) (http://s1082.photobucket.com/user/theturquoisewarrior/media/12F8455F-4309-4829-A402-D0BEF352BEAD_zpsfkk1sc1d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on August 19, 2016, 09:06:03 PM
looks good, what is that gear knob though?!

Quote from: The Red Warrior on August 19, 2016, 08:39:51 PM
Copied everyone else it seems from mk5golfgti.co.uk and installed my cherry red hazard switch, mk6 GTI steering wheel and matching handbrake cover and gear knob gaiter.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1082.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj365%2Ftheturquoisewarrior%2F12F8455F-4309-4829-A402-D0BEF352BEAD_zpsfkk1sc1d.jpg&hash=7d0d1f0f78cb3ab91b9da814bb453df156b91398) (http://s1082.photobucket.com/user/theturquoisewarrior/media/12F8455F-4309-4829-A402-D0BEF352BEAD_zpsfkk1sc1d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on August 19, 2016, 09:17:08 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on August 19, 2016, 09:06:03 PM
looks good, what is that gear knob though?!
It's a red back spider. This is about the 6th car I've had it in. I had to make the stainless steel holder for it though since the mk5 gear knob doesn't screw on like most jap cars
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on August 21, 2016, 07:15:49 PM
Where did you get the Cherry Red hazard switch if you don't mind me asking?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 21, 2016, 09:03:29 PM
Quote from: MK4 Lewis on August 21, 2016, 07:15:49 PM
Where did you get the Cherry Red hazard switch if you don't mind me asking?
Ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dark-Red-OEM-Hazard-Warning-Switch-for-VW-Volkswagen-Jetta-MK5-18G953509-/201551813384?hash=item2eed6c9b08:g:FgEAAOSw9eVXW6VJ&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dark-Red-OEM-Hazard-Warning-Switch-for-VW-Volkswagen-Jetta-MK5-18G953509-/201551813384?hash=item2eed6c9b08:g:FgEAAOSw9eVXW6VJ&vxp=mtr)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on August 22, 2016, 08:55:01 AM
Quote from: Fizz on August 21, 2016, 09:03:29 PM
Ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dark-Red-OEM-Hazard-Warning-Switch-for-VW-Volkswagen-Jetta-MK5-18G953509-/201551813384?hash=item2eed6c9b08:g:FgEAAOSw9eVXW6VJ&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dark-Red-OEM-Hazard-Warning-Switch-for-VW-Volkswagen-Jetta-MK5-18G953509-/201551813384?hash=item2eed6c9b08:g:FgEAAOSw9eVXW6VJ&vxp=mtr)

Woah donkey! No need to spend that much. I think my one was NZ$8 and change including shipping.
But yeah, that's them.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 22, 2016, 09:15:18 AM
lol I didn't bother looking for the best price, linked to the first one that popped up  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: McDoof on August 29, 2016, 08:32:28 AM
The car has just spent a week in intensive care getting sorted. DSG Service and reset, Cam follower, thermostat all done. Boost leak identified and sorted. May have sneaked in a cheeky Stage 1 custom tune. Shhh, don't tell the missus
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on August 29, 2016, 10:12:26 AM
Gave the Audi a good clean on Sunday, next week the R gets a turn  :laugh:

(https://igcdn-photos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t51.2885-15/e35/14026547_336074140070782_324995890_n.jpg)



Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on August 29, 2016, 07:44:29 PM
Quote from: McDoof on August 29, 2016, 08:32:28 AM
The car has just spent a week in intensive care getting sorted. DSG Service and reset, Cam follower, thermostat all done. Boost leak identified and sorted. May have sneaked in a cheeky Stage 1 custom tune. Shhh, don't tell the missus

Where was the boost leak?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: McDoof on August 29, 2016, 08:10:08 PM
Quote from: The Red Warrior on August 29, 2016, 07:44:29 PM
Where was the boost leak?
I think it was one of the intercooler piping o rings.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Worms on August 29, 2016, 10:30:47 PM
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8521/29310795505_7ca5fb9fe1_z.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on August 30, 2016, 07:12:58 PM
Heat cycled the crap out of some Stainless / Mild Steel

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1093.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi428%2Franton-inc%2FWW%2FMK2TDI%2F20160830_170550_zpsra40rulj.jpg&hash=4b899c5eb47b7e33d0d78ffb23a0fe0631db885c)

Then thought about washing my car and quickly stomped out that ridiculous idea sighting what a waste of time it would be only getting dirty again  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on August 30, 2016, 10:13:34 PM
Quote from: slowmo on August 29, 2016, 10:12:26 AM
Gave the Audi a good clean on Sunday, next week the R gets a turn  :laugh

Quote from: ranton-inc on August 30, 2016, 07:12:58 PM
Then thought about washing my car and quickly stomped out that ridiculous idea sighting what a waste of time it would be only getting dirty again  ;D

Fight, fight, fight!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on August 31, 2016, 09:02:18 AM
bwahahaha it was all covered in pollen the next morning.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on August 31, 2016, 10:52:12 AM
Quote from: slowmo on August 31, 2016, 09:02:18 AM
bwahahaha it was all covered in pollen the next morning.  :laugh:

Tree jizz everywhere at the moment  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: ranton-inc on August 31, 2016, 10:57:16 AM
Quote from: The Red Warrior on August 30, 2016, 10:13:34 PM
Fight, fight, fight!

I only clean my car for Stancetard gatherings and trademe listings.  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Worms on August 31, 2016, 06:27:40 PM
Quote from: ranton-inc on August 31, 2016, 10:57:16 AM
I only clean my car for Stancetard gatherings and trademe listings.  :P

I don't even bother for Trademe, but I do expect top dollar!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Worms on August 31, 2016, 06:40:45 PM
In other news:

https://youtu.be/pRRHhwoOjFY (https://youtu.be/pRRHhwoOjFY)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VW'n on September 03, 2016, 09:02:21 AM
Cleaned themy.
Then woke the next day to find them covered in pollen.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1373.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fag362%2Fmattknox2008mattknox2008%2F20160901_150027_zpsprxvnvbf.jpg&hash=e4fb19a914d1d75abe0903bfaf969708e4b08015) (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/mattknox2008mattknox2008/media/20160901_150027_zpsprxvnvbf.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: bugn8r on September 03, 2016, 01:25:43 PM
Made the transition from a wooden Nardi to a leather one!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fiforce.co.nz%2Fi%2Fdmclwv44.ade.jpg&hash=5aafd86c292b152cc5aa38d6ad428d44301e3af5) (http://www.iforce.co.nz/View.aspx?i=dmclwv44.ade.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on September 04, 2016, 02:52:45 PM
I like the Martini style stripes on the bottom spoke
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on September 05, 2016, 09:44:15 AM
Looks really tidy  8)

Did you do the MK6 exhaust mod?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on September 05, 2016, 03:11:20 PM
that wheel gap though, hurry up and lower it  >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on September 05, 2016, 03:25:19 PM
wheel gap is like thigh gap

a little is good !

;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on September 05, 2016, 07:31:21 PM
Someone has refurbished the wheels at some point. There is no longer the thin diamond cut edge going all the way round.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on September 05, 2016, 07:35:22 PM
Quote from: The Red Warrior on September 05, 2016, 07:31:21 PM
Someone has refurbished the wheels at some point. There is no longer the thin diamond cut edge going all the way round.

They look like Mk6 GTI wheels to me?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on September 05, 2016, 09:37:28 PM
More like Detroits painted to look like MK6 wheels ?

The black holes have been painted all the way out to the rim.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Audidude on September 08, 2016, 01:41:36 PM
Quote from: MK4 Lewis on September 05, 2016, 12:38:34 AM
Took some pictures of it.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk628%2FEvil-Mera%2F7_zpst8tgywdm.jpg&hash=6c718f487bce1ec78762f33cc767f39fb8ad9f2c) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Evil-Mera/media/7_zpst8tgywdm.jpg.html)

Nice pussy!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on September 08, 2016, 11:35:57 PM
Quote from: slowmo on September 05, 2016, 09:44:15 AM
Looks really tidy  8)

Did you do the MK6 exhaust mod?
Cheers :)
Yeah haha, MK6 Borla Cat-back with factory diffusor cut out, kinda like the race-car look now!

Quote from: schattenblau on September 05, 2016, 03:25:19 PM
wheel gap is like thigh gap

a little is good !

;D

That's right, this one will probably stay as it is for a while.
90% of the mod money is getting thrown at the motor & drive-train :D

Quote from: rambo_005 on September 05, 2016, 07:35:22 PM
They look like Mk6 GTI wheels to me?
Quote from: schattenblau on September 05, 2016, 09:37:28 PM
More like Detroits painted to look like MK6 wheels ?

The black holes have been painted all the way out to the rim.
Quote from: The Red Warrior on September 05, 2016, 07:31:21 PM
Someone has refurbished the wheels at some point. There is no longer the thin diamond cut edge going all the way round.

All correct - they're Detroit replica's. Quite a good rep, but no diamond cut outer-edge & black painted inner-spokes.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on September 10, 2016, 04:35:40 PM
the little golf tee looking thing that is attached to the bonnet release cable disintegrated and i had to make something to replace it and get under the car,pull the lever and open the engine bay to get at it all,removed a headlight....hahahaha, fixed it with a washer and a plastic picture dowel for plaster walls , it'll hold until i can be bothered to ebay a new piece and refit....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on September 11, 2016, 04:26:15 PM
Fitted my CTS intake :D

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4384/36626684635_bc97350ed8_b.jpg)[/url]
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on September 11, 2016, 04:32:56 PM
Quote from: MK4 Lewis on September 11, 2016, 04:26:15 PM
Fitted my CTS intake :D

That looks like a slightly different filter to a friends one that he just installed. His isn't tapered on the outside, it's straight and the end isn't blocked off. the end is open with an inverted cone in it.

How much louder than stock is it?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: HaNs on September 11, 2016, 06:01:07 PM
Quote from: The Red Warrior on September 11, 2016, 04:32:56 PM
That looks like a slightly different filter to a friends one that he just installed. His isn't tapered on the outside, it's straight and the end isn't blocked off. the end is open with an inverted cone in it.

How much louder than stock is it?



CTS used to use another no name filter but now use a CTS branded one. Check your friends one for cts branding on the end

I really need to fit my Ram Air one
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on September 14, 2016, 10:38:29 AM
Quote from: The Red Warrior on September 11, 2016, 04:32:56 PM
That looks like a slightly different filter to a friends one that he just installed. His isn't tapered on the outside, it's straight and the end isn't blocked off. the end is open with an inverted cone in it.

How much louder than stock is it?
Good spotting! As Hans said this is the other option - the CTS logo is on the nose of the cone, quite hard to see.
It's a MK6 (K04) intake with a blank off bung, which will come in handy later if I upgrade to a K04 or relocate the DV to the front of the motor.
I'm very happy with the sound, it emphasises the turbo spool & amplifies the diverter valve psssh too :D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on September 17, 2016, 02:58:21 PM
helped my son and daughter-in-law buy a Skoda Octavia 1.8t wagon
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on September 17, 2016, 05:08:14 PM
Sounds like a great choice of car :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Audidude on September 18, 2016, 06:13:04 PM
Work in progress....
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff248%2Faudidude%2FVASK%2F20160918_180826_zps66cwsyvy.jpg&hash=717c9def2138e89b54fcc35669c13603c7a7b5e2) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/audidude/media/VASK/20160918_180826_zps66cwsyvy.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on September 18, 2016, 07:45:54 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on September 17, 2016, 05:08:14 PM
Sounds like a great choice of car :)

131,000 km, full service history, cambelt done, a few cosmetic issues, but at $4k, good buying and a good choice with a baby on the way and all the stuff to cart around that that seems to entail these days
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on September 19, 2016, 09:50:07 AM
Sold the R32, acquired a BMW.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Audidude on September 19, 2016, 11:43:59 AM
Quote from: slowmo on September 19, 2016, 09:50:07 AM
Sold the R32, acquired a BMW.  :laugh:

If you're seeking forgiveness, tell us which one.....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on September 19, 2016, 02:31:52 PM
how many cars do you have jay ?

:o
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on September 21, 2016, 11:49:12 AM
Oil change, clean inside & out, fresh WOF.
1x happy Golf.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on September 29, 2016, 11:14:30 AM
Please tell me you're keeping the BBS CH?  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on October 05, 2016, 06:20:39 PM
Got a water blaster and PA snow foam lance as per recommendations on here.
So snow foamed, cleaned, dried, clay barred, cleaned and dried again, taped up and then polished. What a chore. To be fair it looks better than it ever has in the two years I've owned it now.
Had to go out after applying the polish and don't like leaving my car parked outside so through the window Dukes of Hazzard style it was.
Don't have any wax though. What do people recommend that's available in NZ?
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1082.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj365%2Ftheturquoisewarrior%2FB7F88854-B608-4551-8EA5-61600A66C794_zps25son8xr.jpg&hash=a5fd06b3c7d20c5c25b496e019d7270b3a6b30ce) (http://s1082.photobucket.com/user/theturquoisewarrior/media/B7F88854-B608-4551-8EA5-61600A66C794_zps25son8xr.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on October 05, 2016, 09:14:25 PM
Good work :) a sealant is the way to go. Longer lasting protection. Check out OCD or Detailing Depot. Chemical Guys and  Autoglym are good :)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on October 05, 2016, 09:39:29 PM
Quote from: Fizz on October 05, 2016, 09:14:25 PM
Good work :) a sealant is the way to go. Longer lasting protection. Check out OCD or Detailing Depot. Chemical Guys and  Autoglym are good :)

Ok, cheers. I've been mostly using Autoglym products and can easily buy them from near my work so I'll see what they've got. Ta.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on November 09, 2016, 11:12:57 AM
Test fit of a Flow Design front lip (http://www.flowdesignsaustralia.com)

(https://igcdn-photos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xta1/t51.2885-15/e35/14714584_598513903654982_3105421140676313088_n.jpg)

Looks cool but dangerously too low, so have removed again.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: thomas.dq on November 10, 2016, 10:22:06 PM
Quote from: slowmo on November 09, 2016, 11:12:57 AM
Test fit of a Flow Design front lip (http://www.flowdesignsaustralia.com)

(https://igcdn-photos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xta1/t51.2885-15/e35/14714584_598513903654982_3105421140676313088_n.jpg)

Looks cool but dangerously too low, so have removed again.  :laugh:


I better take this off your hands then Jay ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on November 11, 2016, 12:46:49 AM
Moved and washed it,

mein gott, twenty five odd years old and they still look a million dollars when wet ..  8)

Under the apple tree CHiP maybe, but I had a choice and the tree got the chop ...   >:D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on November 11, 2016, 05:47:27 PM
 :angel:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: thomas.dq on November 11, 2016, 06:14:12 PM
The Mrs is starting to use the car so that gave me a reason to finally wire in the microphone for my RCD510.

Wasn't as hard as I imagined - didn't break anything either!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: sifty on November 16, 2016, 04:24:38 PM
It's a lovely day, so I took the Mk1 out for a drive
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1194.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa367%2Fsifty1%2F2016-11-16%252013.19.18.jpg&hash=aa005342cd4fa0a6d78fb78dc1d679f9ba08f3a5) (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/sifty1/media/2016-11-16%2013.19.18.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on November 16, 2016, 09:24:09 PM
reg and wof for the parts coupe i have,funny. It runs smoother and way nicer than the CQ and has a short shifter kit on the box. the outside window rubber trims are mint and whole,and the power steering doesn't whine and moan

I have 6 months of reg and wof to hoon this thing for a bit.

first up I'm going to piece by piece redo the interior of the CQ,will take a while but it can live in the workshop being worked on for as long as it takes....next up I'll get a new belt and h20 pump and gaskets put on the Worked KV in the parts car. put that into the CQ and fix the ABS,and the power steering and call it a day.

patina and rough on the outside....luxury interior and up graded brakes and engine under the skin.perfecto.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on November 19, 2016, 12:08:46 PM
replaced the Cam follower...

Would have been easier if the previous person hadn't stripped out the banjo bolt  >:D

Still, only an hour at most for some peace of mind.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi10.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa132%2Fkiwihigh1%2F20161119_120217_zpsvvcvk2wy.jpg&hash=337c9401fd7a3beedb1a872a1fdca0506fe09fc7) (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/kiwihigh1/media/20161119_120217_zpsvvcvk2wy.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VW'n on November 19, 2016, 12:55:35 PM
Quote from: kiwihigh on November 19, 2016, 12:08:46 PM
replaced the Cam follower...

Would have been easier if the previous person hadn't stripped out the banjo bolt  >:D

Oh that banjo bolt is a pain! ANY tips?

Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: kiwihigh on November 19, 2016, 01:04:35 PM
In the end I loosened off the metal line clamps above the intake and undid the line where it where it bolts up under the intake manifold.

I was able to then release the pump enough to get the old follower out without undoing the banjo. bit of pissing round but over all not hard.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Fizz on November 21, 2016, 09:28:45 AM
Quote from: kiwihigh on November 19, 2016, 12:08:46 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi10.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa132%2Fkiwihigh1%2F20161119_120217_zpsvvcvk2wy.jpg&hash=337c9401fd7a3beedb1a872a1fdca0506fe09fc7) (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/kiwihigh1/media/20161119_120217_zpsvvcvk2wy.jpg.html)
Looks like you replaced it just in time.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: le mans on November 26, 2016, 11:54:40 AM
Got wheels back from refurb. Big shout-out to Ben and Grant at GT Refinishers. The wheels were a PITA apparently.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4279/35795935261_d5f437173f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WxawrB)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on November 26, 2016, 10:33:42 PM
Wow! Is that a sort of light graphite finish?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: le mans on November 27, 2016, 10:45:11 AM
Shadow-chrome. Maybe 1 shade darker than factory.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on November 27, 2016, 10:48:14 AM
Quote from: le mans on November 27, 2016, 10:45:11 AM
Shadow-chrome. Maybe 1 shade darker than factory.

That's a really great colour
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on December 04, 2016, 01:02:56 PM
looks great !

;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Not_Sean on December 05, 2016, 07:34:23 PM
Found some rims, The originals I got with it are a bit curbbed and one tires got big chunks out of it. Super super happy. Will give them a sand and respray but man so so much better ! !

(https://s16.postimg.org/bjpamnz4l/536617408.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: EMC2 on December 08, 2016, 03:02:49 PM
Clayed and waxed the whole car today. Proud of the result

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FJ4IGDcg.jpg&hash=d0fbc116264745cf916b562b0a5e4dd56712410e)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: the phantom on December 08, 2016, 06:45:34 PM
this

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FkfA6ydR.jpg&hash=d69b37c056377b3d31a4c4ea1ca76d86c89f602c)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wilco on December 08, 2016, 10:02:12 PM
Just done similar to daughters Golf, swapped from auto to manual, shuffled the immo,ecu, cluster etc and installed complete replacement Trendline interior. Another day to install engine,trans and reassemble front end should do it. Sits nicely now on Bilsteins/Cox.
Quite a cool platform to work on.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: McDoof on December 13, 2016, 09:16:32 AM
Finally finished off the audio wiring and gave her a new set of spark plugs. Plugs were still the original units so a much needed 120k birthday present.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on December 16, 2016, 11:28:21 AM
*sigh*

Parked the Audi at a side street close to the Johnsonville train station and came back later in the day to find the entire left hand side and bonnet keyed.

Merry f'ckin Xmas.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 16, 2016, 11:33:45 AM
Bastards!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: McDoof on December 16, 2016, 11:38:35 AM
Quote from: slowmo on December 16, 2016, 11:28:21 AM
*sigh*

Parked the Audi at a side street close to the Johnsonville train station and came back later in the day to find the entire left hand side and bonnet keyed.

Merry f'ckin Xmas.

Why are some people just pure sh1t??
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on December 16, 2016, 01:25:14 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on December 16, 2016, 11:33:45 AM
Bastards!

x2000

>:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on December 17, 2016, 10:21:40 AM
Quote from: slowmo on December 16, 2016, 11:28:21 AM
*sigh*

Parked the Audi at a side street close to the Johnsonville train station and came back later in the day to find the entire left hand side and bonnet keyed.

Merry f'ckin Xmas.
If it makes you feel any better, earlier this week someone took to one side of my car with a rock.
Dented every L/H/S panel apart from the rear quarter (thank god), but also carved into the rear bumper & lower spoiler.
Even had the f^&king audacity to leave the 'weapon' of choice sitting in plain sight next to the car.
Disgusting.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on December 19, 2016, 08:56:10 AM
Quote from: MK4 Lewis on December 17, 2016, 10:21:40 AM
If it makes you feel any better, earlier this week someone took to one side of my car with a rock.
Dented every L/H/S panel apart from the rear quarter (thank god), but also carved into the rear bumper & lower spoiler.
Even had the f^&king audacity to leave the 'weapon' of choice sitting in plain sight next to the car.
Disgusting.

That sucks bro :(

Damn these people who think they can get away with crap like this!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: McDoof on December 19, 2016, 09:17:33 AM
Quote from: MK4 Lewis on December 17, 2016, 10:21:40 AM
If it makes you feel any better, earlier this week someone took to one side of my car with a rock.
Dented every L/H/S panel apart from the rear quarter (thank god), but also carved into the rear bumper & lower spoiler.
Even had the f^&king audacity to leave the 'weapon' of choice sitting in plain sight next to the car.
Disgusting.
!!!
>:(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: McDoof on December 20, 2016, 07:50:41 AM
Installed new LCA bushes. SuperPro Anti Lift Kit. Let's see if it equates to more grip. Was actually an easier job than I expected
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: JPK on December 20, 2016, 10:30:34 AM
Quote from: MK4 Lewis on December 17, 2016, 10:21:40 AM
If it makes you feel any better, earlier this week someone took to one side of my car with a rock.
Dented every L/H/S panel apart from the rear quarter (thank god), but also carved into the rear bumper & lower spoiler.
Even had the f^&king audacity to leave the 'weapon' of choice sitting in plain sight next to the car.
Disgusting.

Sh*t. A woman scorned?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: DAPPR on December 20, 2016, 04:24:39 PM
Quote from: JPK on December 20, 2016, 10:30:34 AM
Sh*t. A woman scorned?
Potentially, but no one would have the balls to hang around if I caught them myself so I guess I'll never know :(
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on December 22, 2016, 02:56:59 PM
had a look at her in the shop,a mate owns an upholstery auto re trimmers in town. new carpet in,and the new leather nearly finished on the front seats,looking good. won't get her back until the new year. not fussed about the time,just the quality ......which is top notch
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on December 22, 2016, 03:01:32 PM
Quote from: slowburn on December 22, 2016, 02:56:59 PM
had a look at her in the shop,a mate owns an upholstery auto re trimmers in town. new carpet in,and the new leather nearly finished on the front seats,looking good. won't get her back until the new year. not fussed about the time,just the quality ......which is top notch

Yeah saw your car being worked on last Saturday at Absolute Upholstery
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RobClubley on December 22, 2016, 03:09:40 PM
Looking forward to seeing the results.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: VW'n on December 26, 2016, 09:35:56 AM
Gave the Passat a bit of love before it gets filthy from the summer roadys and camping trips with the kids.
Cleaned and waxed the exterior.
Full scrub down inside, leather washed etc.
Windex on the screen.
Checked fluids.
Tire pressures
Ready for the road.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Arr32 on December 26, 2016, 11:03:20 AM
Damn...family Craptiva engine light is on. Have to take the R for our summer family road trip  ;D. Transferred the Thule and ready to roll. Thought it would be too big but think it actually works.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: The Red Warrior on January 07, 2017, 06:39:51 PM
Cleaned out the oil pick up pipe/strainer. It actually wasn't very dirty or blocked but did it for peace of mind during an oil and filter change.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1082.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj365%2Ftheturquoisewarrior%2F994B4FFD-FFD4-47A7-B6A5-1D7D55100C5E_zpsrsancfx3.jpg&hash=a2ada1db1e098ebee5b64f0d6a6e48ce1e0ff6ca) (http://s1082.photobucket.com/user/theturquoisewarrior/media/994B4FFD-FFD4-47A7-B6A5-1D7D55100C5E_zpsrsancfx3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Arr32 on January 07, 2017, 10:57:16 PM
Got an RCN210. Works a treat, Bluetooth streaming and Phone integration and sounds way better than the stock RCD500. Steering wheel controls work too! Only downfall is there is no RDS for radio.

Question - are these VW genuine stereo units from VW in China?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on January 08, 2017, 12:10:17 AM
Was that off TM? Simple install?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Arr32 on January 08, 2017, 07:42:27 AM
Quote from: rambo_005 on January 08, 2017, 12:10:17 AM
Was that off TM? Simple install?

Yep off TM. Simple install (20mins). From what I saw, they had to rewire 2 wires only. Stereo lights dim too when headlights come on. Really impressed with the functionality and sound!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: rambo_005 on January 09, 2017, 01:45:42 PM
Engine, DSG and Haldex service on the R36 today
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Arr32 on January 12, 2017, 10:50:43 PM
Replaced the wife's car with a 11/13 NZ Tiguan R-line today. Pretty much got the spec I wanted too. Candy white, Full leather, RNS510 with Sat/Nav, Rev camera, Phone. Shame no Pana roof or DRLs.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: luckychum on January 13, 2017, 02:45:08 PM
Did a new thermostat, thermostat housing and crack pipe on the V5 the other day and a complete flush.

Found G13 on the floor yesterday and traced the leak to the temp sensor housing, I put the O-ring on the wrong end in the rush to get done quickly  ::)

The sensor was looking pretty crap anyway and the car was running poorly before hand, so fitted a new Temp Sensor today.  Runs beautifully now.  Did have to say goodbye to about a litre of brand new G13 though  :-[

Lessons learned....
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: McDoof on January 13, 2017, 03:13:48 PM
You did what with a crack pipe??? :-\
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: luckychum on January 13, 2017, 04:51:40 PM
Quote from: McDoof on January 13, 2017, 03:13:48 PM
You did what with a crack pipe??? :-\

haha, aka the stupid annoying little coolant pipe that straddles the thermostat housing and water pump and causes VR owners a world of annoyance.  Fitting name, because not only does it resemble a pipe used for dodgy recreational purposes, it does tend to crack a lot as well.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: brian on February 01, 2017, 08:51:24 PM
WOF
Talk about unreliable VW's, after almost 10 years it needed a couple of new tail light bulbs!!!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: BINKZ on February 10, 2017, 07:06:57 PM
Got the front windows tinted on the Pirelli to match factory rear tinted windows.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Worms on February 10, 2017, 10:28:42 PM
Quote from: brian on February 01, 2017, 08:51:24 PM
WOF
Talk about unreliable VW's, after almost 10 years it needed a couple of new tail light bulbs!!!

Lucky it's not newer!
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowburn on February 15, 2017, 01:05:33 AM
stole the  drivers outside door handle off my road legal audi GT parts car to put on the CQ to get a WOF,new door handle hasn't turned up yet and I may have to use the old girl to get to Splore. Never tried to do the door handles before,was a kinda a pain in the arse,but after a few tries it all came together tried to swap lock barrels but they were slightly different and not easily swapped in the limited time i had. always a school day with these old cars....

shout out to Rob for the tips,having learnt them on his URQ resto
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Max Power on February 18, 2017, 12:50:10 PM
Programmed the DRL on the wife's JDM mk7 Gti to be on. For some reason they're set to be off in Japan.

Used a dongle with a smartphone, no tools needed. Seems weird doing "mods" this way when I'm so used to hacking stuff up and skinning knuckles
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: wsnownz on February 18, 2017, 01:01:57 PM
Quote from: Max Power on February 18, 2017, 12:50:10 PM
Used a dongle with a smartphone, no tools needed. Seems weird doing "mods" this way when I'm so used to hacking stuff up and skinning knuckles

What are you using?
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Max Power on February 18, 2017, 01:06:14 PM
Quote from: wsnownz on February 18, 2017, 01:01:57 PM
What are you using?

OBDEleven pro. Seems ok for the money. Not done much with it yet
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: luckychum on March 04, 2017, 06:58:33 PM
Had to replace my drivers window regulator today after the window fell into the door.


Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 12, 2017, 12:04:47 PM
Took Dads Mk1 GTI out for a run yesterday. Always good to take that car for a run.
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on June 12, 2017, 01:20:17 PM
Quote from: slowburn on February 15, 2017, 01:05:33 AM
stole the  drivers outside door handle off my road legal audi GT parts car to put on the CQ to get a WOF,new door handle hasn't turned up yet and I may have to use the old girl to get to Splore. Never tried to do the door handles before,was a kinda a pain in the arse,but after a few tries it all came together tried to swap lock barrels but they were slightly different and not easily swapped in the limited time i had. always a school day with these old cars....

shout out to Rob for the tips,having learnt them on his URQ resto
Ahhhhhhh, door handles ..  :P
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: schattenblau on June 12, 2017, 03:15:13 PM
cleaned the rubber marks off my front bumper after some idiot asian driver clipped me in downtown wellington

>:(

for once it really did buff out

;D
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: slowmo on June 12, 2017, 04:04:42 PM
Chucked some H&R's to make it less SUV  :laugh:
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on June 12, 2017, 04:11:56 PM
Quote from: slowmo on June 12, 2017, 04:04:42 PM
Chucked some H&R's to make it less SUV  :laugh:

Oh, you sold the Q3?... ;)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: Poonmobile on June 12, 2017, 04:17:15 PM
Finally getting these sorted to run!

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4283/34407865844_4e0da42fea_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UqviLh)OZ Ultraleggera (https://flic.kr/p/UqviLh) by Ash Visvanathan (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140215120@N03/), on Flickr
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Post by: slowmo on June 13, 2017, 11:24:32 AM
Nice one Ash! Which carwill it be going on?
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Post by: schattenblau on June 17, 2017, 05:21:37 PM
what are those wheels ?

???
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Post by: DAPPR on June 17, 2017, 06:30:11 PM
Skoda VRS 18's :)
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Post by: schattenblau on June 17, 2017, 08:42:53 PM
 ;D
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Post by: Poonmobile on June 18, 2017, 08:12:25 PM
Quote from: slowmo on June 13, 2017, 11:24:32 AM
Nice one Ash! Which carwill it be going on?

Mk4
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Post by: DAPPR on July 08, 2017, 03:33:55 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4210/35652066571_274de533a8_b.jpg)
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Post by: Fizz on July 10, 2017, 08:05:55 AM
I like the look of this!   :)
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Post by: DAPPR on July 22, 2017, 03:41:55 PM
Thanks :)

A few more?

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4384/36626684635_bc97350ed8_b.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4322/35943262521_afeabef990_h.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4315/35687629860_d59ee203be_h.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4305/35943609691_594942b677_h.jpg)
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Post by: curts on July 24, 2017, 09:18:42 AM
This is looking fresh. How is that CTS intake treating you?
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Post by: Naekyr on July 24, 2017, 02:18:51 PM
Spent about 12 hours detailing over 3 days on my GTI

Washing every inch, claybarring the paint and glass, polishing the paint and headlamps and applying ceramic long term protection coatings to the paint, trim and glass exterior, washed the interior seats and carpet, gave it a good vacuum and applied some interior protectants after cleaning

Paint looks much darker and a bit more shiny now too, the ceramic coatings are amazing - water beading is fantastic and makes it so easy for the car to "self clean"

All the performance mods I wanted are now done and the exterior is protected and looks amazing, last couple touches I may add are the badges - I'm thinking of blacking out the two VW badges and replacing the GTI badges with red ones - whats the best way to black out the badges?
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Post by: FFS on July 24, 2017, 10:50:57 PM
I found and removed a wad of about 20 thin plastic bags off the engine, like supermarket bags, which a rat had dragged in from somewhere and built a nest between the motor and radiator. I saw a rat run away from the car when I backed out of the garage several days ago, but thought little of it "Will ya look at that, there goes a rat" then chucked rat poison through the garage and main house. Then yesterday 20 km fom home when I started the car up a rat ran from under my car again, and beelined to a nearby parked car and disappeared up into it via a front wheel. Twice didn't seem much like a coincidence, so I looked under the bonnet and found all the plastic wadding it had brought in. I feared finding a whole lot of plastic and rubber gnawed up but so far all seems ok.
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Post by: DAPPR on July 25, 2017, 02:30:53 PM
Quote from: curts on July 24, 2017, 09:18:42 AM
This is looking fresh. How is that CTS intake treating you?
Thanks, very happy with it.
Sounds fantastic haha
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Post by: brian on July 25, 2017, 06:30:37 PM
Service and WOF
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Post by: wilco on July 25, 2017, 07:41:46 PM
Quote from: FFS on July 24, 2017, 10:50:57 PM
I found and removed a wad of about 20 thin plastic bags off the engine, like supermarket bags, which a rat had dragged in from somewhere and built a nest between the motor and radiator. I saw a rat run away from the car when I backed out of the garage several days ago, but thought little of it "Will ya look at that, there goes a rat" then chucked rat poison through the garage and main house. Then yesterday 20 km fom home when I started the car up a rat ran from under my car again, and beelined to a nearby parked car and disappeared up into it via a front wheel. Twice didn't seem much like a coincidence, so I looked under the bonnet and found all the plastic wadding it had brought in. I feared finding a whole lot of plastic and rubber gnawed up but so far all seems ok.

What is it about rats and old quattros?  (presume this was the UR as it was in a garage?) :)
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Post by: FFS on July 25, 2017, 10:52:01 PM
Yep, the one you did the cambelt on, Wilco. I suppose this run of rubbish weather and parking the car warm recently has enticed the rat into the engine bay.  In any case it doesn't appear brand loyal, and it jumped straight from a euro into a jap. At least it's 20km away now, I expect, trying to figure what on earth happened.
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Post by: schattenblau on July 26, 2017, 02:07:16 PM
what's the homing instinct of rats like ?   :laugh:

had a quick blast back from welly late last night.
from shannon i was followed by a car with xenons, it was happy to keep pace.
back in palmy saw it was a silver mk5 r32.

;D
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Post by: FFS on July 26, 2017, 06:37:11 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on July 26, 2017, 02:07:16 PM
what's the homing instinct of rats like ?   :laugh:

;D

I don't know, but thanks for that thought...!
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Post by: slowburn on August 01, 2017, 08:16:53 PM
 all the ice at 5am


(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1193.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa343%2Fslowburn1%2F20543053_10156596006753677_1241625319_o.jpg&hash=9fa356cc8b8c2738007cf42be8b7f286aa1f7727) (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/slowburn1/media/20543053_10156596006753677_1241625319_o.jpg.html)
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Post by: The Red Warrior on October 01, 2017, 01:40:27 PM
Well, not today. More like a couple months ago. But since Photogate I hadn't got round to posting it.
Changed one of my Mk5 keys to the Mk7 style keys. I bought all the parts to do both my keys, but it is noticeably bigger, so thought I'd just try one for the time being. I'm still using it and am used to it now but don't see any reason to do the other key. The harder part to get used to is that the key blade is a quarter turn different to the original meaning that to turn on the ignition didn't feel natural, but again I'm used to it now.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4309/35294783743_08fd9b12c1_c.jpg)
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Post by: kiwihigh on October 03, 2017, 01:23:39 PM
Tested the Amarok wheel articulation.


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4461/37415351256_24e4eb857b_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Z1gsp3)20170930_155404 (https://flic.kr/p/Z1gsp3)
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Post by: FFS on October 03, 2017, 11:54:57 PM
Got a digital dash instrument cluster from the UK, arrived yesterday, for my daughters urq. She's a good girl, has been working hard at her first job and putting money aside each week into her "Audi" account, to save the funds to get the car back on the road. Mind you, the account was half-slaughtered from the digidash purchase alone! The saving continues.

The digidash was missing the bulb for the ABS light so I went to Hamilton today and got a replacement and a spare (that part was my shout).

And I did nothing to my VAG today, but a couple of weeks ago took it for a day run to Mt Ruapehu.
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Post by: slowburn on October 04, 2017, 09:14:36 AM
is that a first car or did she upgrade? nice car
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Post by: DAPPR on October 04, 2017, 04:50:19 PM
Machine polished every square inch of her 8)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4506/37228140540_b7af164c99_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do to your VAG today?
Post by: FFS on October 04, 2017, 09:49:04 PM
Quote from: slowburn on October 04, 2017, 09:14:36 AM
is that a first car or did she upgrade? nice car

No, she drives a wee Peugeot at the moment, which is her first car. This Audi is one in need of work, and she swindled me out of it after I bought it cheap for parts. It looks nice until you're beside it but it has rust, and up until yesterday, no digidash.
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Post by: FFS on October 05, 2017, 10:31:27 AM
We connected up the digidash today, and it's alive. it's not screwed into place yet, -Saturday mornings first job! It was a huge relief to see it light up and the rev counter etc function, as the dash was expensive and even so still had surface corrosion over the back. But it had a repair last month in the UK and was then tested before being sent out.
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Post by: RS ZWEI on November 27, 2017, 09:30:34 AM
Well I got a day off work so washed the RS2 and took it for a drive. Its been a good few months since Ive had the time to take it for a drive.
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Post by: le mans on November 27, 2017, 07:37:21 PM
How did it feel, Nik?
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Post by: RS ZWEI on November 28, 2017, 11:33:50 AM
Quote from: le mans on November 27, 2017, 07:37:21 PM
How did it feel, Nik?

Pretty good, apart from the steering feel and turn in. But thats compared the Megane R26 which has amazing steering.
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Post by: Period_Correct_ on November 30, 2017, 07:21:37 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on November 28, 2017, 11:33:50 AM
Pretty good, apart from the steering feel and turn in. But thats compared the Megane R26 which has amazing steering.

Agree, Audi's don't seem to have any steering feel...
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Post by: ethan_rose on December 03, 2017, 10:07:28 AM
Installed MFSW buttons! Already had the high line steering wheel controller in place so very easy.

(https://i.imgur.com/WDk8EMa.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/8lqYVYI.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/kQgt0BB.jpg)
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Post by: DAPPR on December 30, 2017, 09:13:16 PM
Cleaned the engine bay :)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4667/38778282355_ea5f00dd1a_h.jpg)
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Post by: JaseNZ on December 30, 2017, 10:26:56 PM
Cleaned MAF after trip to get some MAF cleaner.
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Post by: Period_Correct_ on December 31, 2017, 08:23:53 AM
Very nice! How did you clean the engine bay?
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Post by: DAPPR on December 31, 2017, 09:03:15 AM
Quote from: NasTnaS on December 31, 2017, 08:23:53 AM
Very nice! How did you clean the engine bay?
Patience, industrial tar remover & a stack of rags!
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Post by: brian on June 26, 2018, 11:11:24 AM
Walked back into the shed shortly after getting home and admired the beading

(https://i.imgur.com/yDVaFrM.jpg)
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Post by: kiwihigh on July 18, 2018, 09:31:10 AM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi10.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa132%2Fkiwihigh1%2F20180714_0931161_zps7dhsqb2r.jpg&hash=5d88d6e8238590df175c12b755ea3ed1ca7075f5) (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/kiwihigh1/media/20180714_0931161_zps7dhsqb2r.jpg.html)

Started first go after sitting for 18 months... then Moved to storage where it will likely sit for another god knows how long  :-[

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Post by: Audi do on July 22, 2018, 11:05:05 AM
What did you do to your VAG today?.
Looked at it.
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Post by: brian on July 22, 2018, 01:15:46 PM
Touched up the stone chips I got on the delivery drive home!!   :'(
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Post by: schattenblau on July 22, 2018, 03:16:17 PM
new car ?
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Post by: brian on July 22, 2018, 03:26:54 PM
Yes, although I have been a bit slow getting around to the touch up as it made me somewhat annoyed every time I looked at it.
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Post by: slowburn on July 23, 2018, 08:35:58 AM
cleaned the inside thoroughly ,putting it into powerhaus tomorrow to get new front subframe bushings installed and door check strap and wheel bearing fixed and a tune maybe and a couple of cosmetic trim pieces reattached.
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Post by: B5Passat on July 23, 2018, 09:59:35 AM
After spending a few hours cleaning the wife's car I ended up only doing the vacuuming. I found a switch on the b pillar by the drivers seat that I didn't know existed.
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Post by: brian on September 03, 2018, 12:26:46 PM
Getting rid of the grit

(https://i.imgur.com/o991r5r.jpg)
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Post by: the phantom on September 05, 2018, 02:25:26 PM
put in a new clockspring and had the usual two hour struggle trying to get the airbag to engage back into the steering wheel,

brainwave in the middle of the night, a smidge of grease on the retaining springs and it went in straight away
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Post by: the phantom on September 08, 2018, 02:40:08 PM
finally wired up the fog lights after years of procrastination, Jap import came with nasty chrome circles instead of lights, no provision in the loom for fogs so I had to run a wire through from the lightswitch (there's an easy way when you have the dash out, through the back of the wipers from memory), the rest was a breeze
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Post by: Audi do on September 10, 2018, 01:30:16 PM
What did you do to your VAG today?
Started working on the body rust.
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Post by: kiwihigh on September 10, 2018, 03:41:00 PM
Moved into our new house... first time since I have owned the Mk2 (close to 10 years!) it has had a garage to live in.

Just gotta do some shopping to see if i can get an affordable Hoist ;D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi10.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa132%2Fkiwihigh1%2F20180908_1833261_zps3g8z86s8.jpg&hash=1cd91c43abeffbe6dec98676a4589eecb688ee26) (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/kiwihigh1/media/20180908_1833261_zps3g8z86s8.jpg.html)
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Post by: Period_Correct_ on September 10, 2018, 03:52:53 PM
Nice garage ceiling height.
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Post by: The Red Warrior on September 10, 2018, 04:54:07 PM
Quote from: NasTnaS on September 10, 2018, 03:52:53 PM
Nice garage ceiling height.

Congratulations on new house.
Yes, you could park them all in the garage Tavarish style with a hoist.
Is that a rear garage door too so you park more out the back?
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Post by: kiwihigh on September 11, 2018, 08:07:46 AM
Cheers Boys,

Quote from: The Red Warrior on September 10, 2018, 04:54:07 PM
Is that a rear garage door too so you park more out the back?

Yep, got a wash bay and room for parking for one more, thought don't think i'll be allowed more cars (unless I can find a reasonable beetle)  ;D

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Post by: Poonmobile on October 04, 2018, 09:01:44 AM
Quote from: kiwihigh on September 10, 2018, 03:41:00 PM
Moved into our new house... first time since I have owned the Mk2 (close to 10 years!) it has had a garage to live in.

Just gotta do some shopping to see if i can get an affordable Hoist ;D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi10.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa132%2Fkiwihigh1%2F20180908_1833261_zps3g8z86s8.jpg&hash=1cd91c43abeffbe6dec98676a4589eecb688ee26) (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/kiwihigh1/media/20180908_1833261_zps3g8z86s8.jpg.html)

that is an epic garage! the house New build?
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Post by: kiwihigh on October 04, 2018, 10:43:13 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on October 04, 2018, 09:01:44 AM
that is an epic garage! the house New build?

Not built by us, house is less that 2 years old though.
The original owner was into horses and parked their horse float in it and guess the wash bay was there to wash out the float.
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Post by: the phantom on November 30, 2018, 01:14:08 PM
went from this:

(https://i.imgur.com/tFTkFdV.jpg)

to this:

(https://i.imgur.com/yxeKV53.jpg)

the Santa Monicas fill out the wheel arches so much more than the GTI BBSs, the guys at Tyre Tech who fitted the new Michelin PS4s were surprised that they were factory wheels
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Post by: RS ZWEI on November 30, 2018, 01:37:45 PM
Looks smart.
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Post by: the phantom on January 29, 2019, 09:50:43 AM
got it dirty (well, yesterday)

(https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-0/p480x480/51362335_689125198182439_6038797178648920064_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_ht=scontent-syd2-1.xx&oh=8c997179f15b497757136181205628ad&oe=5CBDDF52)

New Plymouth to Auckland via the Forgotten World Highway with 12km of unsealed road, took it easy but it's not often you see speed advisories on corners on State Highways of 15 kmh
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Post by: Audi do on January 30, 2019, 10:50:57 PM
Sanding and taking out bog.
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Post by: McDoof on January 31, 2019, 09:19:15 AM
Started the process of Nano coating the whole car. Got the front end done

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4863/39966808353_ecab1274d7_k.jpg)
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Post by: Naekyr on February 01, 2019, 08:48:38 AM
Modified the tune for overrun

She pops! is one way to put it. Fooking loud! Is another way to describe it

Scaring pedestrians and other drivers is most fun I've had in ages!
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Post by: the phantom on November 12, 2019, 04:48:20 PM
unseized the wiper spindles, a bit of a mission
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Post by: McDoof on February 19, 2020, 03:53:38 PM
Changed Wheels
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49555262942_6e264d4ef2_h.jpg)
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Post by: the phantom on February 19, 2021, 01:29:40 PM
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I love bringing posts back from the grave!

new rear shocks and bump stops on the wagon, torqueing the bottom eye bolts with weight on was a mission as I couldn't get to them with the wheels on, all good now
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Post by: Pristle on February 20, 2021, 04:09:50 PM
Yesterday. Replaced HPFP cam follower and o-ring.....when I eventually found it! It got tangled with my earbuds and ended up down the side of the seat.

I sense that the cam follower had been done before, as I'd noted one of the vacuum hoses had split at a join (right at the red arrow below) and had been most wrapped with silicon tape but there was still a mild leak. Cleaned the area up and applied yet more tape, this time working from the elbow down covering the previous tape too. Not sure if those pipes/hoses are available individually. They weren't for the Passat.

EDIT: Not sure if I'm imagining things but definitely running more smoothly and brakes suddenly feel sharper.



(https://blog.fcpeuro.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Blog/active/Humble-Mechanic-HPFP/04-hm-hpfp-fitting17mm.jpg?width=1400&name=04-hm-hpfp-fitting17mm.jpg)