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Couple of ideas - if you have access to an air gun blow some compressed air through the flexi hose attachment - penetrating oil and some taps from a rubber mallet - use a calliper rewind tool to see if you can crack it by winding it in slightly

Can anyone help to explain the implications of fitting new shocks and new springs at the same time vs old springs with new shocks ? How will it affect height and ride - will the car be higher or lower, obviously it's best to do both, but can't get it straight in my head how the two interact ? Cheers,

@boost monkey: it's wrapped around under the passenger seat frame - not impossible to remove if you have time and a quiet place where you won't be seen, but a major deterrent. Most car thieves don't carry bolt cutters, and will look for easier pickings, so it's just another layer of defence. Although I have seen some remove the steering wheel and bring a spare one !

Just fitted a new passenger side window slot seal - got it from ARZ. The old one had been damaged after a break in, so was always popping up when the window was raised/lowered, and in any case got wrecked taking it off. The new one sits well, I fitted it carefully and used a flat piece of wood and a rubber mallet with gentle persuasion to locate it properly. The triangular trim piece behind the mirror on the outside was a real pain to get off and back on though - is there a "Corrado trick" for this ?

That's strange - they were on Sciroccos, MkIIs etc. I should have a spare one somewhere - driver's side ?

The 54 mm are fine - with the 57 mm you don't need new hoses, you can reuse or replace with original ones. Here's a pic of 288s on, afaik these are the 54mm ones.

They cost pennies from the dealer, GSF or ebay. You will also need a small spring clip that helps to hold it on.

Ah - if anyone can confirm years or part numbers I will look into getting the shorter ones to fix my current 4 x 4 stance

Wondering if anyone can help out here - the family album shows several different types of VR springs, were they different over the years and do they come in different lenghts ?

You can get them from VW alright - not expensive at all - but the problem is that the hose has to go through them.

Hi Dogger, Have to say that the 70mm spoiler was a perfect fit and looks great - many thanks again - it should be a great help in negotiating the speedbumps and ramps we have here. The delivery and postage arrangements were first class as well. I'd recommend getting new mounting screws to anyone that is doing the swap and to use plenty of penetrating oil on any old ones as they will more than likely have seized with corrosion. If you want to fit the two left and right air ducts you will also have to drill some holes for the mounting screws - not an issue, although might be nice to have if you are considering a version 2 spoiler. most C's will probably have lost these anyway at this stage although they are still available from VW as of a few months ago. All in all a great product - I'd recommend it without any hesitation at all. Chris

Just got Bilstein B6 shocks installed, the car sits a little high at the moment, but I'll wait to let them settle in and then consider some mild lowering springs if needed. Also fitted the Spoonfed 70mm spoiler, very impressed with the fit, it went straight on without any problems and looks great. I just need to put on the two air ducts when the rain stops - this will need some drilling for the screw holes.

Sounds like a crack pipe or thermostat housing leak for the coolant, and the oil could be the camshaft seal or more likely the oil cooler seals.

I think it's worth spending a bit extra for a quick lift jack - much easier to lift the car and a simple twist or a pedal will lower, rather than having to turn the release valve - I bought a Halford's 3 tonne one a few years ago and can't complain. It's heavy though, so yuo wouldn't be carrying it about much.

I had this for a while and it seemed to be temperature and connector related - a good clean up of the connector, and a proper bleed ign of the pump seems to have sorted it - having said that, I'm sure it will be back as soon as I hit "post" on this.... lol;

The video on youtube with the white one is hilarious - it's a real p*ss take of the your usual gangsta rap rolling on big wheels with booty babes all around - lol

It's only 5th gear that I'd like a bit longer for extended motorway cruising - I usually stay in 4th for the naughty stuff!

Are these gear boxes just usable on G60 cars or would it fit a VR as well ?

A bit of a low down on current spec and future plans: At the moment we have, - Lupo wiper conversion - uprated headlight loom - VW volt/oil pressure gauges in centre console - low temp fan switch - Passat cupholder - Milltek exhaust - 288mm front brakes and Mk4 rears with braided hoses - Bilstein B6 front and rear shocks - Spoonfed 70mm front spoiler - Gamma IV radio with Ipod input - middle sunroof visor Once I have time, - CD changer install - Cruise control - US spec third brake light - electric headlight adjusters - car phone kit - US spec rear brake light - paint retouch - Cams and map - sunroof repair - underseal - MkII scuttle panel - Pollen filter and the list goes on....

Same here - I try to work from home as much as I can - and especially as my employer won't give me a parking permit because I'm a contractor

Yeah - very polite of you - it's just a scuff anyway - will get it sorted soon - just need a paint shop that won't mess up the colour match. And I bet as soon as it's done it will happen again!

Another picture from the same meet in Ireland - note the lovely scuff marks on the bumper!

I'm not planning to sell if I can help it anyway - only fear is it getting damaged in an accident and trying to put it right - it would be nice though to have people coming up to you in a few years and offering you crazy money. I think it's better not to be in the car ownership business for investment purposes unless you really know what your doing - buy gold and bury it in the garden instead!

@sprinterVR6: that's a nice Storm - I love the green/beige combination, but price is anybody's guess - hell, if it's low enough I'd even go there myself at the risk of a divorce, although I should really be buying an 8v for economy's sake.

I'd say you don't really want a used one - will just break again - you can still get the sunroof repair kit from VAG.