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Still struggling to get satisfactory performance after a 288mm/Mk4 brake upgrade on my VR about 3 months ago. The pedal travel is quite long, and I don't see a marked improvement in the braking. How much better than stock is this mod supposed to feel ? How does it compare to say, an Mk5 1.6 Golf's braking ? At this stage I've done the following: - braided hoses - new disks and pads fitted at time of change (ATE) - fluid change - system has been professionally pressure bled 4 times so far, with only slight improvements - bled ABS pump and master twice - cracked open the ABS pipes slightly - some air in there What's next ? - clutch ? - replace disks with VAG items and DS2500 pads ? - bleed whole system again myself ? Any other ideas ? All thoughts are welcome as it's driving me cracked and very disappointing after such an expensive mod. Many thanks.

No problem at all - better safe than sorry !

Well painted would be nice but I don't mind - draw straws ?

Hmm - at 80 mine sits around 3000 or a bit higher. The two "hands" sit pretty much at the same position. A Schrick mani/VSR would be nice, although I think I'd only go for the VSR for ease of service - and they are damn hard to find.

With the way petrol prices are, I'm wondering if anyone knows of a six speed conversion for the VR that would give an overdrive ration that would drop revs at 80-100 mph to around the 2000-25000 range ?

ARZ tuning do them new - got mine there and they speak english if your german is not up to scratch!

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Hmm, they are sided, so not that easy but possible - could you not get a matching one ? ARZ Tuning do the, that's where I got mine - they may even do a swap for you.

Hi Mikki - thanks for organising all this - payment will be on it's way this evening as it's payday today - thanks be to whoever! I'm sure you've been hearing about the banking fiasco over in Ireland.

Arz Tuning do them - and they also sell the banjo fittings needed to connect them.

Can't wait to see these in the flesh - my 90mm is suffering on the ramps that are everywhere here in Ireland

Use a multimeter or test lamp to check for voltage across the 2 terminals of the loom connector with the ignition on - it should be running constantly. If there's none there, work your way back up the loom and check for a break

Haven't got around to ordering them yet - but at least now I have comlete set of part#s - I'm really just ordering them as insurance, as it's a long wait to get them made - will go for a set in matte black for that OEM look.

Just got around to replacing my aux water pump which was making a noise like a tractor, but have noticed that coolant gauge now sits about 5-10 degrees higher than it was with the pump unplugged. Does anyone have any insight into it ? Probably nothing to worry about, but just checking. Oh, and I have a low temp radiator switch fitted but a normal thermostat.

What about Ford - do they use the same ABS setup ?

Heat or penetrating oil will help - make sure you use a special brake spanner, as these are designed no to round off the unions. Otherwise it will be a cut - most motor factors will do you up a new pipe for very little if you bring the old one with you.

Cheers for that - sorted.

Was about the same for mine - the rear water guides and the front are also available, although they cost about €30 each. Once again talking about VAG superlube! lol:

Just wanted to check - sorting through some spare parts here at home and was wondering if the VR6 had a fan belt/power steetring belt cover fitted like the 4 pot cars ? The part # is 191 825 250 A or for later chassis numbers, 535 825 250 A Thanks.

The repair kit is still readily available from the dealer - I got one about 4 weeks ago - although in the long run you might be better replacing it with a more reliable one - although I have my suspicions that the Corrado one is no worse than any other, it's just that they have not been lubed and checked according to the service schedule.

I have a relay from a Mark 3 for this - haven't wired it in yet, but there's a fair bit of info on the german forums - if you get a door switch from a Passat that has two contacts it makes it easier.

No one ?

Does anyone have the Samco hose part #s for the two oil cooler has that are not included in the VR6 kit, but I understand that they can be ordered seperately ? Cheers.

Metal heat shields loose ?

Ditto - would be interested in a set, with postage to Ireland, if that's possible ?