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New mounts to be ordered then ^_^ What's the best to get?

Standard Speedies on 205 50 15s I'm sure the spoiler used to raise at a speedo indicated 56-58mph. :scratch:

My vr's speedo is reading fast by 6mph (as checked on satnav). The spoiler raises at an indicated 62mph, but at an actual speed of 56mph (satnav) so it seems the speedo 'guts' are working fine but the needle is in the wrong place. I did have the dials apart to change some of the display - is it possible to remount the needle incorrectly? There are no locating cutouts on the speed needle thing unlike the temp and fuel ones. I can't see how it's possible to move the needle around because of the stop. Any pointers/clues? Cheers

My vr changes gear absolutely fine under light or medium acceleration, but under very hard acceleration the gear selection between 2nd and 3rd and 3rd to 4th becomes very very hard to do - there's lots of resistance when trying to get in in the slot! Any ideas as to what this may be? I'm wondering if the gearbox engine mount/other mounts are goosed? Cheers

Well the list price from VW is £220.18 inc vat but I did get a decent discount (half price ;)). It's a fairly straightforward swap - lift up the carpet - undo the access panel - remove the multi pin plug and the send and return fuel lines - unscrew the big collar - lift off the top plate - twist the pump assembly 20 degrees anti clock wise and then lift the whole lot out. Remove the send and return fuel lines from the old pump. You have to unclip the sender unit/float from the old pump and clip it into the new pump. Refitting is a reversal of removal. It's 100% cleared the problem - no whiny noise any more :) Thanks for the replies :)

Yes - it was doing it before I changed the filter - there doesn't appear to be any kinks in the fuel line - they were replaced back in 2007 and the car hasn't done huge mileage since. It's just the one piece assembly then? And horrifically expensive? :( Oh well :)

My 94 vr has developed a really loud squeal/high pitched buzz from what appears to be the fuel tank. It only makes the noise when the engine is running not just when the ignition is on. It stops when the engine stops too. The pitch doesn't vary much, it just goes a little lower pitched when the engine is under load. Is my fuel pump on the way out? Is it an easy replacement? I managed to get the top of the fuel tank off last night, and could see some plastic bits in all the petrol!! Should I drain/use up the fuel before trying to change it. Is there a 'how to' guide? After doing a search I see reference to 2 pumps? The main one and an uplift one? Or do they come as one unit? Any pointers gratefully received. I changed my fuel filter the other day (and that's made a noticeable difference to the response of the engine) - the old one weighed about 1kg - the new one about 100 grammes :D

Dark L170 *** near Sweetbriar Industrial Estate in Norwich today at 2.45pm. Typical - I was in the missus' focus, so I didn't wave.

Except they aren't. Braking force is dictated by tyre grip - bigger disks CANNOT increase that grip :scratch: ---------- Post added at 1:23 AM ---------- Previous post was at 1:20 AM ---------- Please explain: You are travelling at 60mph with standard brakes - you have to brake hard, but not quite hard enough for the ABS to kick in, which does so when the wheel locks up. You are travelling at 60 mph with bigger brakes - you have to brake hard, but not quite hard enough for the ABS to kick in, which does so when the wheel locks up. How do the bigger brakes make the tyre lock up at a later point?

No - it's nothing like that to be honest. You are ignoring the tyre aspect completely. Stop and think about it - it matters not how quickly you can stop the rotation - it's all about the road grip. You can stop the rotation slowly or quickly, but it's the tyres that have the ultimate say, not the brakes. Bigger brakes will not impart more grip into the tyres. A washing machine drum is just spinning - yes, you can stop it easily regardless of where you stop it. A car is not a washing machine drum - in your analogy the drum is the brake disc, your hands are the callipers/pads.....where is the wheel/tyre?

I'm not basing this on anything - I want to know why people think that bigger brakes equal shorter stopping distances or are 'just better' (sic). Look - You are travelling at 60mph with standard brakes - you have to brake hard, but not quite hard enough for the ABS to kick in, which does so when the wheel locks up. You are travelling at 60 mph with bigger brakes - you have to brake hard, but not quite hard enough for the ABS to kick in, which does so when the wheel locks up. How can bigger brakes work/stop better? The ABS will cut in regardless when the mechanical grip stops :) ---------- Post added at 1:09 AM ---------- Previous post was at 1:06 AM ---------- The Aston will have a bigger surface area of the tyre giving much more mechanical grip btw.

Please explain how better leverage or less friction can increase the mechanical grip of the tyres. Thanks :) ---------- Post added at 12:56 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:54 AM ---------- Please explain how better brakes improve the mechanical grip from your tyres. Thanks :)

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You cannot negate the mechanical grip from the tyres. Please see my edit: So - how can bigger brakes make you stop quicker when you DON'T use ABS, bearing in mind that the mechanical grip from the tyres is constant, regardless of brake size.

So - how can bigger brakes make you stop quicker when you DON'T use ABS, bearing in mind that the mechanical grip from the tyres is constant, regardless of brake size.

Press the pedal hard enough and the ABS will kick in at whatever speed. Please explain how bigger brakes slow you down more effectively. ---------- Post added at 12:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:38 AM ---------- Please explain how bigger brakes can negate the ABS. Thanks :)

So all that bigger brakes do is reduce pedal effort? (caveat - unless you are hooning it around a race track where you need optimal cooling). How can bigger brakes negate the ABS on your motor? How can they be 'better'? You won't stop any quicker :)

How? Please explain. Standard brakes will activate the ABS - at that point your braking is dictated by the mechanical grip from your tyres. Please explain how bigger brakes can negate the ABS and the grip from your tyres :)

I have already talked about fade - please explain how bigger brakes can MAKE A CAR STOP QUICKER. You cannot brake more than the ABS lets you.

Which is....? Are you saying that bigger discs on a 'Rado make it stop quicker? If you can activate the ABS with standard brakes please explain how bigger discs and callipers can make the car stop quicker.

So in real world normal road terms, there is no difference? If you have brake fade on GB roads, you are driving too fast. Regardless - bigger brakes cannot stop your car quicker than smaller brakes - that is dictated by mechanical tyre grip. To recap - bigger brakes DO NOT make your car stop any quicker? Yes? ---------- Post added at 12:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:06 AM ---------- To elucidate - I am fed up with people saying how they have put a bigger disc and calliper on and how much 'better' the brakes are. This is a complete and total fallacy. It matters not how big your brakes are. Bigger brakes will need less pedal effort but can not increase the amount of 'brake' that is generated - it's your tyres that do that.

So as I said, bigger brakes = less pedal pressure/effort - it doesn't make the car stop any quicker, yes?

Having recently got my VR back on the road, I'm impressed with the power but would like a bit more. Why are there not more NOS motors here? I'd like a bit more ooomph when over-taking or showing off to mates - I'm not that fussed with day to day driving, but would like a bit of 'whooooaaaaaa' now and again. A NOS kit seems to be the way forward. Why shouldn't I get a NOS kit? I'm quite happy with the VR's power for the most part but would like a 'shove' when needed :)

I'm after some reasons as to why bigger brakes equal better braking. I can make the ABS kick in with my standard brakes. This kicks in when the wheels start to lock up. Fitting bigger brakes can only reduce the braking effort needed on the brake pedal, they can't improve the mechanical grip from the tyres. Bigger brakes can never make the car stop quicker, only reduce the effort needed on the brake pedal. What is the appeal of fitting larger brakes? Cheers :)

As you know my beloved VR is back on the road, but I want to update/replace some bits. I think that after 18 years I should replace the engine mounts. From using the search, it appears that the best combination to go for is Vibra Technics Competition for the front and Fast Road for the gearbox and rear. Looking on VT website they only list the Competition and Road versions? What should I order? Many thanks :)