sexybourbon 0 Posted January 1, 2014 Sorry in advance !!basically I'm ordering parts for some kind of a rebuild and could do with a little help and advice on maybe what I should be adding to my list , I've got a pretty good idea of what I need and would like some confirmation I'm heading along the right route So my list up to now go's like this , what I have ordered and what I think I want and need I have ordered the following parts Sachs clutch kit , hopefully I'll be adding a lightend flywheels and 3.68 final drive X2 drop links X2 ball joints X2 track rod ends X2 front wish bone bushes X2 golf r32 rear bushes All the above in lemforder brand Power flex steering rack mount I need some advice on anti roll bar bushes as I want to power flex those ! Is this a good idea I was hoping it might stiffen the roll a bit ?? Your thoughts ?? And if not what brand ? Do I need to replace the actuall track rod or will they be ok there 40 quid each one and from a make I've never heard off off carpartsforless or will just replacing the rod end be ok ?? Also is it a major job to change the subframe mounts or would they be ok ? Car has 115000 on the clock Wheel bearings all seem ok so no need to change those and I'm not running massive wide wheels That's all I was going to change on the front but also was going to order lemforder rear beam bushes I'm aiming the car at fast road use so any thoughts would be more than welcomed and thanked Cheers in advance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted January 2, 2014 Anyone , any advice at all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted January 2, 2014 Anyone , any advice at all Don't eat yellow snow Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted January 2, 2014 You driven a polybushed car mate? Personally I thought it was far too harsh. Better rebushing in standard IMO. I've done mine and it transforms the car. But by the sounds of it the rest is a great idea, freshen everything up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted January 2, 2014 New bolts for subframe and wishbones should be on the list dude....... may not be much left of the old uns by time you get them out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted January 2, 2014 Excellent advice James super cooper haha Mic my old car had the wishbones done but that's it so I've not felt a full car done , I've already purchased the power flex rack mount ages ago and the only thing that I was contemplating was the middle front anti roll bar mounts all the rest of the car will be lemforder parts which are one of the best parts suppliers other than dealership but from what I have read even some dealer parts are now lemforder Cheers old hag I'll put them on my list , is it an important job to do the subframe mounts ? I wasn't going to do them as I didn't want to delve that deep but if I must then I will , how hard of a job is it and will the engine have to come out ? This is where I need advice really as it's a bit daunting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted January 2, 2014 Ohh and let me know about those wishbones mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted January 2, 2014 Nice one matt. Dont forget to get the subframe etc all powder coated whilst your at it. Make it look all nice under there where nobody ever sees. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted January 2, 2014 That'll teach me for reading too fast, thought you were going all out on the polys! Sounds like you've got the right plan then. Once you start you'll be doing the subframe bushes as well..... In for a penny etc etc. :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted January 2, 2014 When did you do your bushes then Mic?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted January 2, 2014 Chris I wish I had the space and time frame but unfortunately it will more than likely be a strip down a rebuild but I would like to do that Mic I thought you had read that wrong , mostly standard bushes mate , is the subframe bushes a big job then ? Does the engine have to come out or just be held in place with one of those braces that span from wing to wing ? Or can they be replaced easier than that The rear beam bushes will be done I'll be buying those pretty soon but I'm concentrating my cash at the fron of the car first before it runs out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) James, You'll have to check my thread mate but about 10k miles ago for the wishbones and rears, slightly less for the suspension, and about 5k miles ago for the engines/subframes.... I think. Might even be a little less than that. Did the subframe ones on mine during the engine swap but they're pretty easy once you've got access to everything. If you have a way to support the motor I'd drop the subframe out if I was you Edited January 2, 2014 by mic_VR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted January 2, 2014 Oh, and rears made the biggest difference to mine.... But my old ones were completely shot, almost dangerous in hindsight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted January 3, 2014 James, You'll have to check my thread mate but about 10k miles ago for the wishbones and rears, slightly less for the suspension, and about 5k miles ago for the engines/subframes.... I think. Might even be a little less than that. Did the subframe ones on mine during the engine swap but they're pretty easy once you've got access to everything. If you have a way to support the motor I'd drop the subframe out if I was you Ahhh right when you previously owned the car I thought you meant recently :bonk: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted January 3, 2014 Yeah, before it went on it's Scottish holiday! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted January 3, 2014 Cheers old hag I'll put them on my list , is it an important job to do the subframe mounts ? I wasn't going to do them as I didn't want to delve that deep but if I must then I will , how hard of a job is it and will the engine have to come out ? This is where I need advice really as it's a bit daunting When you say subframe mounts what do you mean? If you are doing wishbone bushes the nearside front bolt is known for being a git so its this and the other wb bolts I had in mind for you. The subframe may as well come off if you are going this far mate...... just saying ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted January 3, 2014 Ohh and let me know about those wishbones mate Sure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted January 3, 2014 As in the front crossmember / front subframe , there are four bushes one at each corner , now its been said im probobly going to look out for a second beam to bush up ready for install so i can just swap it over Wich is no daubt going to lead to getting a rear beam aswell ! Ill order all new bolts for the wishbones then if there a pig to get out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted January 3, 2014 I get you mate..... thought you meant the subframe that the wb goes into...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
