What did you and your MKV do today?

[Birchy]

Second project within a week was fitting a set of Bilstein B8 shocks. I was already running H&R springs so they should work well together from what I’ve read. Opted for the MK5 shocks as it’s not a daily driver. I’ve been for a short drive round the block and first impressions are very good. The car is sitting approx 10mm higher than before but it’s not had much chance to settle in so will check it again once it’s been on a longer drive.

[richievr]

Very good effort sir 👏

[Birchy]

Second project within a week was fitting a set of Bilstein B8 shocks. I was already running H&R springs so they should work well together from what I’ve read. Opted for the MK5 shocks as it’s not a daily driver. I’ve been for a short drive round the block and first impressions are very good. The car is sitting approx 10mm higher than before but it’s not had much chance to settle in so will check it again once it’s been on a longer drive.

Just a bit of an update after having a chance to go for a longer drive…the ride seems so so much better! Ride height has settled now and is around 5mm higher than I was on the standard (tired) shocks.

If anyone is considering the same, I found the best prices to source the shocks was from DemonTweeks at £575 for all 4.

[Bagus]

Central locking failed on the passenger rear door so bought a new actuator for £20 and replaced it today. Pretty easy DIY.

[SANDEGTI]

Replaced the damaged tail light and the chavy driver side mirror which I've been wanting to do for a long time, looks much better. Managed to pick up two tail lights up around a year ago for dirt cheap, genuine too.

Next on the list: replace interior buttons (got the window switches), just waiting for the plastic removal kit to make things easier. Then I need to replace the smashed fog light!