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Good find! Okay - decision made, regardless of getting my speedlines refurb'd i'll be keeping them in order to add some kudos when I finally sell the car. Thanks for your help

What have I started! The reason I ask is becasue I have a pair - in fine nick too. However, I thought about replacing them with a set of speedlines. But if they're worth something I would keep them....discuss.

Hi, What are these 'one off' alloys? http://www.volkscars.com/home/index.php ... etail&id=8 are they more desirable than VR6 speedlines? Thanks

Is this what dr_mat was on about: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VR6-INLET-MANIFOL ... dZViewItem are they a plastic disaster? PS: How the hell do you insert a hyperlink?!

I'm finally getting around to fitting those 288mm calipers I bought at the end of last summer. I've been pondering what discs and pads to get to go alongside them. In terms of discs I'm going along with what Rob said at the beginning of this thread, namely: However, the 'standard' discs that GSF sell are vented. Was this standard on a Mk 3 Golf VR6? As for pads I may stray from Rob's recommendation as I am not looking for anything more than spirited driving and may go for ECB Green Stuffs or DS2500...thoughts? However, I'm also wondering if anyone knows what the 'VW Performance Pads' for a Mk3 Golf VR6 are that GSF flog for 40quid? Are the really rubbish?

Afternoon all, I've just got some 288mm Calipers and am looking to get them fitted soon, but am pondering whether to get my suspension bushes replaced when it's in the shop to try to save some labour costs. Can I ask for a ball park price (and reputable supplier) on the below: Discs - most likey just OEM Pads - seems the Green Stuff are back in fashion? Bushes - Standard VW most likleybut I'm also tempted when reading about these TT bushes that slot straight in Anti Roll Bars - again OEM unless anyone has any recommendations Labour - How many hours do you think this little lot will take to replace? Cheers

Thank you Dr_Mat...exactly my feelings on this. MadScientist - If you'd asked your friend to sell them on your behalf you should have told him not to talk less than 80 quid. Feel free to read the thread and private message below - MadScientist may have liked 80 quid but nowhere did we agree a price. Nowhere does he mention that I to talk to 3 different people - non of which were the actual seller, just mates - and then when I got there the bloke in the house was actually asleep and I had to knock to wake him up. When i did find the property I was also forced to climb over piles of junk in his garage to get to them. If a price had been agreed I would have honoured it, but it hadn't so i simply made the fella an offer and he took it. original thread: viewtopic.php?f=13&t=62057&p=739042#p739042 (Edited for security) Private Messages Re: VR6 speedlines Sent at: 08.11.2007, 18:59 by gg7aph Hi, I've got his number (and your cash). If you want to tell him I'm be there before noon on Saturday and will call him a little beforehand to make sure he's out of bed. Thanks * Quote madscientist Re: VR6 speedlines Sent at: 02.11.2007, 12:24 by madscientist Its ******, Cheers Re: VR6 speedlines Sent at: 02.11.2007, 11:27 by gg7aph I should be there before noon....but will keep in touch to let you/him know. What's his name? thanks Re: VR6 speedlines Sent at: 01.11.2007, 15:34 by madscientist Yes mate that will be fine: His address is: 18 ******** ****** ********** Blackburn Lancs BB* *** tel: ************ Will it take you long to get there? Just give us a ring when you set off then i can make sure someone will be there to meet you. cheers Subject: VR6 speedlines gg7aph wrote: Hi - I can come and pick these up on Saturday 10th Nov from your mate in Blackburn. If you check with him that this is okay and then PM me his address and phone. Thanks gg7aph

herisites, I found this guy local - can you cast your expert over his website and let me know what you think? http://www.wonderdetail.co.uk/

I'm thinking SIlver too - or perhaps a gun metal grey if i can find it. Any thoughts on powder coating calipers and/or speedlines?

What did you decide? red or silver? I've having the same debate.... I'm also thinking about investigating getting my new (used) Golf MkIV calipers powder coated instead of painted, along with the set of original VR6 Speedlines I just purchased...discuss.....

Damn it! Why do you have to live so far away! Where you going to Uni... :lol: Anyway, my car has had a little cosmetic work done to it throughout it's life. It's not a bad job, but the paint looks a little 'flat' and also has that 'orange peel' look to it. Would a machine polish do away with this? afterwards I'd like it have the full on protection that you apply to all those cars to protect it from bird crap, tree sap and stone chips as much as possible. If ever I'm in the area I'll have to book myslef in to see you and get 'the works'.... :lol:

Hi Mate, how much does it cost for all the stuff you use for a 'silver service'?

I just got myself some original 15" speedlines. they need a refurn but I'd also be interested in getting them mirror polished. Can I see some pictures and get some guide prices? While here do they make alloys that are to be painted/powder coated out of a different grade of stuff the is intended to be mirror polished? The stuff to be painted is never intended to be seen - so why use the best? Andy

Time to wake this one back up. I too get a slight squeal form the rear when i pull away slowly in 1st - as if the brake pad indicators were squealing to tell me to change them. The brakes felt a bit vague so I took it for new pads and was told the compensator valve was seized. It was freed up and new pads put on - but i still get that squeal and, although the pads are yet to bed in, there's no real improvement in them. It's also squealing when turning tight at slow speeds, say into the driveway. My car is a completely standard VR6.

What did you use to paint them? Something like 'Barry Scott' is selling here? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brake-Caliper-det ... dZViewItem BANG! AND THE DIRT IS GONE!