what have you done to your car today ?

[Rich.T]

Is it yours colour looks different


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Bet its a better match than the front wing on my car lol

 

[Nam-uk]

anyone using 5-30 oil this is cheapest I've seen, lowest i got edge was £24
free postage as well

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B011KRAGH8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[g60stu]

Is it yours colour looks different


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Just thought of your post when I saw it on Facebook. Blue is blue isn’t it??? maybe polishing would be less hassle.

 

[Sl1ced]

Just thought of your post when I saw it on Facebook. Blue is blue isn’t it??? maybe polishing would be less hassle.

Mines the discontinued metallic one. Even getting mixed paint is a pain in the ass. Cheers though


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[g60stu]

Mines the discontinued metallic one. Even getting mixed paint is a pain in the ass. Cheers though


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Sorry, my mistake. Its difficult to see the difference from photos.

 

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Sorry, my mistake. Its difficult to see the difference from photos.

Yeah I’ve nearly bought many items that are the wrong colour. Haha one of them things I suppose


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[iammooks]

Yeah I’ve nearly bought many items that are the wrong colour. Haha one of them things I suppose


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Think it's time for a total repaint. Knew someone years ago, gave them a call to see if they were coming by, "give us half an hour - just painted the car".

When he got there the paint was still wet and you could see literal brush strokes!

If you ever see a matt black Vauxhall Nova with red paint showing through from underneath, let me know.


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[Alexis27]

upper word

Handbrake is like a signal box and the car feels like it's still on. Seized caliper possibly going by the cable, but they're only 2 years old. Got a mobile guy coming on Monday

 

[iammooks]

upper word

Handbrake is like a signal box and the car feels like it's still on. Seized caliper possibly going by the cable, but they're only 2 years old. Got a mobile guy coming on Monday

The rear calipers are horrible and that handbrake mechanism can definitely seize if it's not looked after.

Do you have the release springs? They put tension on the arm so when you take the handbrake off, it's less likely to seize. If the car is left standing for a long time though, it can still happen.


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[Rich.T]

Does look like siezed calliper unfortunately.
The osr calliper that i replaced last year (from euro carparts) isnt returning as far as it should already.

 

[Alexis27]

The rear calipers are horrible and that handbrake mechanism can definitely seize if it's not looked after.

Do you have the release springs? They put tension on the arm so when you take the handbrake off, it's less likely to seize. If the car is left standing for a long time though, it can still happen.


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The penny drops. At its last MOT the guy said "oh by the way, you've got a clip missing on the brake". No idea what he meant!

Are these the right ones?

Genuine Rear Brake Caliper Return Springs - 7H0 615 296

This is an N75 Vacuum filter to be used when removing the factory standard airbox, this is connected to the pipe from the N75 valve which would connect to the airbox, Here at Darkside Developments we only own and work with TDIs, so you can be assured that you are dealing with experts who have an...

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[Rich.T]

Christ, £18!!!

 

[Thai-wronghorse]

The penny drops. At its last MOT the guy said "oh by the way, you've got a clip missing on the brake". No idea what he meant!

Are these the right ones?

Genuine Rear Brake Caliper Return Springs - 7H0 615 296

This is an N75 Vacuum filter to be used when removing the factory standard airbox, this is connected to the pipe from the N75 valve which would connect to the airbox, Here at Darkside Developments we only own and work with TDIs, so you can be assured that you are dealing with experts who have an...

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The missing clip he's referring to is more than likely the one that secures the handbrake lever cable onto the caliper.

Sod Darkside prices, that'll be plus vat & shipping as well.
Ive bought a few pairs of those return springs over the years and you can get them for about half that price.

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[Alexis27]

Turns out the correct part number is 1K0615295

The others are for Transporters it turns out, but they're the exact same clip but twice the price!?

 

[Fozzy84]

Fitted new seats & went for a drive!

 

[Sl1ced]

Fitted new seats & went for a drive!

That looks sweet mate


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[mty12345]

Rear calipers are a PITA, been through a few myself over the years

 

[Rich.T]

Ditto!
They're as common as door solenoids, window regulators and water leaks.

 

[MoToJoJo]

There's something to be said for not having carpets/sound deadening, something I found out after a water bottle decided it fancied a change of career and leaked in the passenger footwell on a road trip.

It was fun bailing it out in a motorway services

 

[Sl1ced]

There's something to be said for not having carpets/sound deadening, something I found out after a water bottle decided it fancied a change of career and leaked in the passenger footwell on a road trip.

It was fun bailing it out in a motorway services

Drill a hole in the floor


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