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What do they look like, the pepper pots?

Does anybody run a set of steel winter wheels for their VR6, and if so, what are they ? I know on the MkII Golf I had a set of G60 steels, but they were 4 stud, so just wondering if there is an equivalent 5 stud version. Cheers.

Updated list with more part numbers for rear discs, pads and ABS rings. That should be pretty much it. Can we make this sticky if possible ? Thanks.

Haven't had a chance to take the radio out - but here's the pinout: 2.8l 24v Climatronic system.pdfgamma4_pin.JPG[/attachment:3jwmivz8] and I've also attached the wiring plan in german for the Gamma 4 as it was fitted to the Passat at the time - much the same as the Corrado. stromlaufplan_gamma4.pdf

I should be able to get a picture later - just bear in mind when buying that the green illumination only came on radios up to 1998 - after that the Gamma IV had red button and blue lcd lighting to match the newer dashes.

There a signal L and signal R out on the CD changer ISO connector block, no other line out or preamp sockets - but that's all I can tell you I'm afraid.

This is exactly the head unit I have - I run it with a Connects2 Ipod aux adaptor that plugs into the cd changer connector and it works with the iPod nano and iPhone 3GS, but you need an additional adapter to charge the later iPhones, as Apple changed the charging setup - then you simply press the cd button, and you can use the shuffle, forward and back controls on the head unit - but no text. Of course it also works with a normal cd changer. Sound quality is fine for everyday use and it looks OEM. I think the Gamma IV was relatively high end at the time, and it even has phone mute and GALA (speed dependent volume control) functions which work really nicely - the wiring for the volume control is already there. @Pat - let me know if you can get hold of any more with the green backlighting as it could be handy to have a spare around.

Do VW 288 front discs and the rears come with an anti-corrosion coating nowadays ? I know some other brands do, but wondering if VAG have them, as they tend to last longer.

Still going to do a complete flush when the weather improves with ATE Blue fluid. Managed to get some air out of the m/c today, and the brakes come in earlier and it has made a slight improvement.

Cheers Kev - sounds like there is no easy solution - although I am going to try and bleed the m/c anf ABS as some people seem to have found that this makes an improvement.

Wondering if anyone who has a 288 front brake conversion on their VR6 has fitted a larger master cylinder to improve pedal feel - I know you need to do this on a MkII Golf when fitting G60 callipers. Is there a larger one available ? Maybe a MkIII VR6 item ? My pedal still feels soft and has a lot of travel, although it really bites when you brake hard.

Yeah, I guess it was too late by then - still would have been nice if they'd had more stopping power from the get go.

Finally got round to getting these fitted - big difference. The 288 just fit under the speedlines, and fill out the rims nicely - the rears are reassuring, and hopefully they shoul dnot suffer from any seizinf like the MkIIs. Brake feel is very positive and definitely better. The only issue was the Mk2 to Mk4 rear hoses - the banjo nut was the wrong size and we had to get a new one from a hydraulic hose place. I went for all new parts, but you could get away with refurbed s/h items - especially the carriers, as these are very pricey. Definitely a mod well woth doing and still OEM - VR6s should probably have had 288s as standard anyway seeing as the Mk3 Golf Vr6 had them.

You'll get better at it as you go along - tools, and the right ones are v. important. Ajob that's nearly impossible will be a piece of cake with the right tool. Also worth knowing a few tricks such as how to free seized bolts - you can use heat, penetrating oil, a stud extractor, bolt remover or even a torx or spline that's slightly larger than the bolt head socket hammered in. And always have a few spares around - bolt, clips etc as these are often useless after removal.

I have one in my VR6 - I like it - not as dark as black. I do think you need grey plastics though, and I have a pair of black mats instead of grey, as they hide the grey carpet a bit. Check out my link in the sig for pics.

Doing the discs and pads should fix it. It often happens if new pads are fitted wihtout replacing the discs. Two options - if you know an old style garage, get the discs skimmed if there is enough leeway on it, this removes a small layer from them, or look at your pads and sand away the edges to get a curved profile on them.

Well, mine used to live up there until it came south and changed number plates - Wales before that. The previous owner had no problems with the main dealers - good for parts and general servicing/maintenance.

How long does it take to carry out one of these remaps - is it a chip fitting and rolling road or just a swap ? I've got a standard VR, and am very tempted to hop over on the ferry from Ireland after hearing all the good things about them.

Have a look at this thread: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=93362

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has got a bodyshop to mount the Corrado 3rd brake light in the OEM position under the spoiler. I know the US boot lids have it cut out, but getting hold of one in Ireland is unlikely - I have all the parts, and if anyone has done it, would be handy to have some pointers and maybe a few pics. Cheers.

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No further updates - current priority is a brake upgrade and refurb and fitting an iPod/iPhone aux adapter to work via the cd changer controls. PM also sent.

I think you are looking for a B4 Passat VR6 - although the Passat 288s are much harder to fine - I'd go for the Golf VR6 ones and just change the brake hoses to banjo fittings.

The search is on your side - check out this thread for all the part numbers. viewtopic.php?f=23&t=93362

Actually I just bought one of these for my VR6 recently - it was a fabric one with velcro fastenings Part# 357915411C €25.27 with discount