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th3_f15t '07 GTI
th3_f15t:
Well, in keeping with the monthly updates, I’m trying to pull together some exciting news on the project and sadly I have nothing to report that will be of much interest. First off, the rear tyre didn’t need replacing as the screw didn’t do any serious damage and the tyre has kept its air and seems good (even after some road testing), which is hand as the Falken FK-452 is no longer produced, replaced by the FK-453 now so in the event of a tyre going, it’s a minimum of 2 now as I won’t run mismatched on the same axel at least.
Apart from that, I’ve finally ordered my Hel SS brake lines for the front brakes, but the acquisition of rear Golf R brakes (to match my front) hasn’t come about just yet, so leaving the rears alone for the short term. Also bought some genuine Volkswagen brake fluid as I’ll only want to top up any fluid lost rather than replace the lot (which if you remember, is less than 1 year old at this point in time) and I don’t like to re-use fluid that’s been bled out as it could pick up contaminants once out the braking system.
Lastly, I’ve gone and bought lowering springs. APR currently have a deal on till the end of December on the VW Racing springs (which, if I’m correct, are made by Eibach to VW Racing specs) which normally retail for £210 but with £30 off, this bought them down to the price of other recommended springs and I’ve liked what I’ve read about the VW Racing ones, so in the shopping basket they went.
Enough text, picture time.
So all I have to do now is find a time (and friend) to help me fit all of the outstanding modifications to the car now. This is still TBC… Annoyingly.
xjay1337:
I would drop the sump and replace the pick up for peace of mind myself.
Nice work so far
TommyR:
Good progress so far! :happy2:
th3_f15t:
--- Quote from: xjay1337 on December 24, 2013, 11:40:14 am ---I would drop the sump and replace the pick up for peace of mind myself.
Nice work so far
--- End quote ---
Not heard of this being a weak spot. Will look into it though. Are there shallow sumps available for the 2.0 TSFI engines?
xjay1337:
It's well documented (pick up pipe blocking)
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,68442.0.html
My car was on 10-15k service intervals (so long life). Would be the first thing I did to be honest if I bought a new one.
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