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Members Rides / Re: Edition 30 powered by RBS

« Last post by RBS on Yesterday at 12:36:52 pm »

Last week we went to my Cousins wedding….🥳🎉🍻🇭🇷
Took the Eddy back out of the garage after 1 month… did a little service & check up…
A 5 day road trip 😅 from Betina to Zagreb then to Osijek to the wedding and after to Bošnjaci and back home to Betina…
Eddy loved it to drive a bit more & longer😎

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Members Rides / Re: 20 Years powered by RBS

« Last post by RBS on Yesterday at 11:09:51 am »

Also the fully refurbished BBS RS 722 waiting to be mounted😍

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Other VAG / Re: GVKs Scirocco GT TDi

« Last post by GVK on May 28, 2026, 11:59:14 am »

Took car to a local guy Glenside motor company (15 mins away) to get the swirl flaps and stage 1 map done, did it via OBD with CMD Flash, didn't need to remove the ECU to bench it which is a bonus.Before mapping he put the factory original file on the car, checked for any errors then mapped the car with the 3 swirl flap codes deleted and motor disconnected.
I think he said he has 3 different flash tools and some are used rather than others in certain situations , especially when previous remaps are involved.

In my case a virtual read had been previously been carried out, which in the guys analogy said it's like reading a book, but only selected paragraphs 

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Members Rides / Re: New car: R32

« Last post by Andy on May 26, 2026, 04:40:40 pm »

Thanks to Ard for the upgraded clocks

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Mk5 Golf GTI Rear Shock Replacement – Best OEM Feel Without Dealer Prices?

« Last post by ZoliWorks on May 26, 2026, 12:25:18 pm »

Sachs used to be the old supplier for VW back in the mk5 era but now they are using Monroe. I have not had any experience with Sachs myself but I've recently fitted Monroe all around my old car. I've had KYB previously and the shocks might as have been welded stiff. If you want comfort, stay away from those. My other car on Bilstein b4 sport, Eibach pro-kit and 18" wheels was more comfortable than the KYB shocks on stock coils and 16" wheels. Monroe on the other hand, I instantly felt the difference, especially going over speed bumps.

If you want comfort, go with either Sachs or Monroe.

As for the dust covers and upper mounts, for the rear doesn't really matter what you pick, just check whether your mounts are oval or round. Not sure what the exact difference is between the 2. Maybe just something VW changed over the years? They are interchangeable but I'd assume the oval ones provide much more bottom out damping force as they are wider.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Mk5 Golf GTI Rear Shock Replacement – Best OEM Feel Without Dealer Prices?

« Last post by Husy on May 25, 2026, 07:41:44 pm »

Hi both, thanks for the advice on the Sachs rear shocks and for sharing the Autodoc part number, really helpful. Did either of you also use the Febi dust cover and bump stop kit (176504) along with the Febi strut top mounts (23024)? If so, how was the quality and fitment, or would you recommend sticking with Sachs for those parts as well?

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Mk5 General Area / Steering lock gone? What do I need...

« Last post by slipd on May 25, 2026, 04:48:25 pm »

Hi guys,

Bit of a weird one - without any prior warning or indication, the steering lock on my 2007 1.6 FSi on Saturday suddenly stopped working. I'd opened the car up in the morning (current UK heatwave) and when I went to lock her up in the PM I noticed I couldn't turn the key - to the point I needed to get the electric windows to work. There was a little bit of key play.

The steering lock appears to have completely gone - as in I don't have one anymore I can mess about with the steering wheel, keys in/out, it doesn't ever lock up like it did previously.

I can eventually turn the key, takes a bit of fiddling and I'm frightened that the key will eventually get damaged... thoughts? What do I need to get, source etc. Can I still keep the same keys or get them switched over?

This is a new one on me.

Thanks!

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Mk5 Golf GTI Rear Shock Replacement – Best OEM Feel Without Dealer Prices?

« Last post by Jons1001 on May 25, 2026, 01:44:16 am »

As above. I bought these from Autodoc a few months back and no issues. Part number 310950.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Mk5 Golf GTI Rear Shock Replacement – Best OEM Feel Without Dealer Prices?

« Last post by GVK on May 24, 2026, 08:19:08 pm »

Look on sites such as Autodoc for Sachs dampers (oe supplier)

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Mk5 General Area / Mk5 Golf GTI Rear Shock Replacement – Best OEM Feel Without Dealer Prices?

« Last post by Husy on May 24, 2026, 12:19:55 pm »

Hi all, looking for some advice on rear shocks for my MK5 GTI 2008 (BWA). I need to replace both rear shocks and want to keep the OEM ride feel and quality without paying dealership prices. Any recommendations on brands/models that are closest to factory spec? Cheers.