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  1. Mike Edwards
    Any cap-head bolt of the correct size will do - they're all* hi-tensile steel. *except those made out of aluminium, magnesium, brass... :)
  2. Mike Edwards
    Fitting OEM or pattern bushes is a specialist job as it requires A LOT of carefully applied force. Powerflex bushes are much easier to DIY, but while giving amazing longevity also transmit a lot of extra noise and vibration*. * Based on personal experience. In the event that Powerflex wish to discuss my experience and opinions on their products, they should feel free to contact me rather than the administrators of the Corrado Forum.
  3. Mike Edwards

    Wheel spacers

    Mike Edwards replied to oooo's topic in Drivetrain

    Whether you need longer bolts depends on the thickness of the wheel where the bolts fit. If you're worried, take the splash plate off the hub carrier and see if the bolts stick out the back of the hub or not. If not, you need 3 complete turns of thread engagement to be safe.
  4. Mike Edwards
    Should have no effect on ride height as this is down to the springs (but check where the spring platforms sit on the damper body) Will feel less harsh compared to the fronts though.
  5. Mike Edwards
    It will be trial and error - wind them all down 1" and go for a drive. Then adjust from there.
  6. Mike Edwards
    Wuss... :)
  7. Mike Edwards
    The springs on the H&Rs are a bit firm for road use. I've used Koni's on a 16v and was very happy with them, currently investigating KW V1s for the VR6.
  8. Mike Edwards
    No - it's sensible given that the shocks rotate as the steering is turned. Yes there is a bearing in the top mount (or just below on later model cars) but you don't want it binding and causing the steering to jam...
  9. Mike Edwards
    Take it to someone with an air wrench (or specialist hi-torque electric 'breaker bar') and have them shock the nut loose.
  10. Mike Edwards
    Those coilovers are much too shiny - are you not using your C??? :)
  11. Mike Edwards
    ETKA seems to suggest that it might be possible to assemble a system from a mixture of Mk2 and Mk3 Golf parts?
  12. Mike Edwards
    In the 'raised' pictures it looks the same both sides, so while knacked rear beam bushes may be contributing, I think the problem is that it's just too low...
  13. Mike Edwards
    They'll fit.
  14. Mike Edwards
    In the event that you keep your C outside, but have other means of transport in the current inclement weather (traction control and a LSD worked well, but the cars/vans blocking the road lacked these), have you noticed how good snow is at removing dirt from paintwork? I hadn't cleaned the VR6 since December and it was looking a bit grubby, but then the snow came at it's now gleaming... :D Does anyone know what type of weather is needed to clean brake dust off alloys??? :?:
  15. Mike Edwards
    Engineering supplies firms, or at a pinch B&Q (bits of Thrust SSC are held together with fasteners sourced from B&Q in Farnborough...)
  16. Mike Edwards
    Bups, No. Just get some Allen head bolts the right length - they're all high tensile steel, leaving yo with a choice on what type of coating you want (black, galvanised, chromed, etc)
  17. Mike Edwards
    How about a relatively stock OBD2 2.8 item?
  18. Mike Edwards
    Were you hoping for a 2.9 or 2.8 manifold? The latter makes more torque at lower revs, but the former looks good on a rolling road printout... :)
  19. Mike Edwards

    Stub axle

    Mike Edwards replied to JBOB's topic in Drivetrain

    How about a perished axle beam bush that has shifted as a result of the impact? Given that the middle (rubber) part of these just about falls out when they get really tired, it's probably the path of least resistance if anything got knocked about.
  20. Mike Edwards

    sunroof costs

    Mike Edwards replied to dom's topic in Exterior

    Pay no more that £60 for a complete sunroof - and then only if it's in full working order. Fixing a broken one will cost from £45.
  21. Mike Edwards
    :oops:
  22. Mike Edwards
    Just a chipped Shrick. AMD rollers.
  23. Mike Edwards

    Stub axle

    Mike Edwards replied to JBOB's topic in Drivetrain

    Wus... :)
  24. Mike Edwards

    Stub axle

    Mike Edwards replied to JBOB's topic in Drivetrain

    May I recommend a really big hammer??? The axle will bend - just get a big enough lever and bend it back...
  25. Mike Edwards
    And relax... :)
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