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What did you and your MK2 do today?

Pedestrian

Active Member
Feb 16, 2012
286
0
Sandbach, Cheshire, North West
Could be worth checking if the tyre weights haven't come off causing the balance to be out. Have you had 4 wheel lazer alignment after fitting as that could be another possibility.

Had lazer alignment done, I know there are new weights on the passenger side but not sure about the drivers side, however there is nothing on there now (that's the side I think it's coming from, although that could be because it's closest).

Would an MOT pick something like that up? Got mine in 3 weeks...
 

steve7786

Active Member
Apr 27, 2013
78
8
Had lazer alignment done, I know there are new weights on the passenger side but not sure about the drivers side, however there is nothing on there now (that's the side I think it's coming from, although that could be because it's closest).

Would an MOT pick something like that up? Got mine in 3 weeks...

I doubt it would be picked up on the MOT as they don't go fast enough on the brake test for it to show up. I has the same issue on my focus after changing the front and rear wheels over. I got them re-balanced for a few pounds at a local tyre fitters and the problem was solved. Worth it if you can see there are no weights on there and is the cheapest first port of call IMO.
 

Pedestrian

Active Member
Feb 16, 2012
286
0
Sandbach, Cheshire, North West
I doubt it would be picked up on the MOT as they don't go fast enough on the brake test for it to show up. I has the same issue on my focus after changing the front and rear wheels over. I got them re-balanced for a few pounds at a local tyre fitters and the problem was solved. Worth it if you can see there are no weights on there and is the cheapest first port of call IMO.

Cheers pal, need a couple of new tyres so will get it done then ;)
 

Crafoo

Crazy Fool!
Apr 30, 2005
5,498
4
At home
lol, thanks.

I normally put Tesco Momentum 99 in mine, so just seeing if it runs better or worse using the V power to that or not. If not, i'll continue using Momentum 99

I used to run my Ibiza on Tesco 99 then switched to v-power, stuck with shell just for the reward points in the end, I'm considering going back to Tesco though just because it's cheaper, only 3 minutes away and I can't say as I noticed any real difference between the two.

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Willz17

Active Member
Jun 27, 2012
524
3
South Wales
Had some EBC 345 disks grooved and drilled fitted today along with yellow stuff pads.
Looks great! Performance I will come back and let you know once they are bedded in properly :)
 

DaveD

Active Member
Jan 23, 2007
75
0
Manchester
Fitted my Gti pedals, new mats, armrest and new rear wiper. Can't believe I went this long without an armrest, easily the best thing I've purchased for my FR so far.
 

Pedestrian

Active Member
Feb 16, 2012
286
0
Sandbach, Cheshire, North West
I doubt it would be picked up on the MOT as they don't go fast enough on the brake test for it to show up. I has the same issue on my focus after changing the front and rear wheels over. I got them re-balanced for a few pounds at a local tyre fitters and the problem was solved. Worth it if you can see there are no weights on there and is the cheapest first port of call IMO.


To update on this, the knocking comes on at 65mph as before, and then if I start slowing down it slows down with the speed of the car. However if I stop and pull away it isn't there until I get to speed.