Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted March 4, 2015 It sure is, have you seen hot fuzz? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 4, 2015 It sure is, have you seen hot fuzz? Yarp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gwr vr6 10 Posted March 4, 2015 It sure is, have you seen hot fuzz? I'm not chasing swans or wearing a Harry potter cape though !! Hand brake turns in a Scoob is ok lol . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted March 4, 2015 you been shopping then wayne?? :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted March 4, 2015 It sure is, have you seen hot fuzz? Yes It was based on my village Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted March 4, 2015 I'm not chasing swans or wearing a Harry potter cape though !! Hand brake turns in a Scoob is ok lol . U got a Scooby? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted March 4, 2015 you been shopping then wayne?? :D Not yet Still unsure exactly if I got the right parts to buy ... Might need to give u or Seanl82 a buzz sometime ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted March 4, 2015 2 weeks to go AAAAAAARRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH and I bought NOWT yet! AAAARRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erallus 10 Posted March 4, 2015 Every car I had I tried to join a forum. Ones that are welcoming, I tried to get involved as much. Others - I just don't bother as not so welcoming. This is so far one of the former - in fact probably the MOST helpful forum to date! :) And the other thing that impressed me was how civilised everyone on here are to each other - its like wow, people here are really really polite :) Just out of interest Wayne, what car groups have you found unhelpful? I must admit, this group is great, but I don't have any experience of any others (not that I want to either to be honest) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted March 4, 2015 http://www.vagcat.com/epc/cat/vw/COR/1995/76/52/ this is very useful for finding part numbers etc..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Just out of interest Wayne, what car groups have you found unhelpful? I must admit, this group is great, but I don't have any experience of any others (not that I want to either to be honest) Just my personal opinion and experience, bud. Don't want to start a slagging match esp if some members on here might also be members of other forums. But I can name the best ones I been to... 1. Celica-club.co.UK - fantastic banter and close knit community on there! - member for 3 years - owned Celica for 1 - just announced my retirement of the forum last week 2. Board.hondacrx.co.UK - lol, the most hilarious no-bar-hold-fights great bunch of people forum ever! - member for 5 months - owned CRX for 4 months - retired in Jan15 3. Briskoda.net - huge help and amazing welcome I got on here - member for 2 years - owned Superb for 18months - enjoyed stay so much am STILL a member :) 4. LudeGeneration.co.UK - brilliant bunch of cool people and always always helpful - member for 4 months - still own Prelude for 6 months now - still member... 5. Last and not least and probably joint no.1 with another forum... ...the-Corrado.net - members for 1 month - own VR6 for 4 weeks, driven 1 week, broked in garage for 3 weeks - still member...not sure how long, as VR6 is already costing me a bomb and if I move house then I don't think I can justify normal insurance premium for the city of Bradford (currently insured under classics for £180 unlimited mileage with commute to work :)) Edited March 4, 2015 by Wayne2015 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted March 4, 2015 http://www.vagcat.com/epc/cat/vw/COR/1995/76/52/ this is very useful for finding part numbers etc..... Thanks Chris! But sometimes not all parts sold list the OEM part number :( Or like the 288 ...not exactly sure which brakes I need...hence my previous post of which one (thicker, ABS ring, right pad size etc) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted March 4, 2015 yes but if you know which car the 288s came off you can then get the part number from this site. It may not be a one stop shop but its a great source of info Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted March 4, 2015 yes but if you know which car the 288s came off you can then get the part number from this site. It may not be a one stop shop but its a great source of info Cool I ll give it a go as need to start buying before the 15th! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted March 6, 2015 Thanks to "Purple Tom" - 1st parts arrived for the service :) X2 288mm calipers X2 carriers X2 spring thingies ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted March 6, 2015 Nicely done. Give em a bit of a clean up Wayne. Don't want to get me hands dirty!! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted March 6, 2015 Nicely done. Give em a bit of a clean up Wayne. Don't want to get me hands dirty!! :) Ok! Er, what I need??? I prefer to de-rust, prime and paint! Easy to do for Mr DIY-Disaster (moi)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) Ok! Er, what I need??? I prefer to de-rust, prime and paint! Easy to do for Mr DIY-Disaster (moi)? For a DIY job use a hand wire brush.... or drill with wire brush attachment.... don't forget to wear glasses and dust mask if you choice to clean up this way... and be careful with the rubber seals and block the internals up, so you don't get rubbish inside. Edited March 6, 2015 by delfinis38 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted March 6, 2015 For a DIY job use a hand wire brush.... or drill with wire brush attachment.... don't forget to bear glasses and dust mask if you choice to clean up this way... and be careful with the rubber seals. I prefer no drill - not confident enough :( Will buy some cheap wire brushes then ! Thanks :) Anything to clean/degrease? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) are you in a rush to fit ? you could send them away to bigg red for a refurb http://www.biggred.co.uk/ the pink calipers on the home page look nice. Edited March 6, 2015 by delfinis38 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted March 6, 2015 are you in a rush to fit ? you could send them away to bigg red for a refurb http://www.biggred.co.uk/ the pink calipers on the home page look nice. Yes need it by Sunday 15th. I cant justify anymore nice-to-have spending on the Corrado! But out of interest how much on that website? Cant see any prices ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted March 6, 2015 Question: Garage is renewing brake fluid, bleeding PAS pump and Master cylinder... If I am upgrading my stock 280 brakes to 288 calipers/disc/pad ...do I need to buy more brake fluid??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 6, 2015 No mate. If they're renewing the fluid, theres no real difference in the amount needed as they'll have to pump all the old stuff through anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted March 6, 2015 No mate. If they're renewing the fluid, theres no real difference in the amount needed as they'll have to pump all the old stuff through anyway. I mean garage is renewing. Then I am off to Vag-hag s to change brakes...so no need for more brake fluid? I read somewhere about bleeding brake fluid if changing calipers?... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
