Dare I do it? Another ECSTuning Group Buy?

[Manaz]

OK. I'll put together a "this is how you express interest" post tomorrow (sorry for the delay, I was out of town for my sister's wedding).

[kendog]

All good Manaz, everyone else is probably flat out too (I've been moving house), and still getting ideas of what goodies we want... Can't wait to get some time aside to get my list together..

[kendog]

Among other things, I'm looking at getting a triple square M8 bit for the bolts holding the locking mechanisms in the doors. I was looking at this small kit, would I better off with a different kit that has more sizes? What other sizes of 'triple square' are common on MK4 Golf? The M8 is the only one I have come accross so far that I haven't been able to work around without destroying the bolts..

Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8T > Tools > View All > ES#9013 Short Reach Triple Square Driver Kit - 4 Pieces - HB-120612

[kendog]

Actually, this one is probably better value, even though I have most of the other bits.. Unless I need more/different 'triple square' bits?
Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8T > Tools > View All > ES#2500878 Specialty Bit Kit - 100 Pieces - P-100B

[JustCruisn]

Actually, this one is probably better value, even though I have most of the other bits.. Unless I need more/different 'triple square' bits?
Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8T > Tools > View All > ES#2500878 Specialty Bit Kit - 100 Pieces - P-100B

That set is crap, trust me I have the same one, but in a red box.
The torx bits and screwdrivers stuff is OK, but the Triple Square is just not 'sharp' enough and rounds out when using on the door bolts. I have ****ed up the bolts trerribly and have to drill them out.
Just spend the cash on the individual M8 socket.

[kendog]

Thanks JC!! you just saved me a whole lot of pain!! Any links or reference to the M8 socket that actually 'works' ??

[JustCruisn]

I dont have a good one, just the ****ty ones in the set. I asked my mechanic to loosen it for me once so I could then remove at home.
Try this thread
Triple square / spline bit

[Manaz]

Sorry for the delay guys, I got sick, and haven't been online.

Will get something up tonight.

[Wighty654]

V6 bora guys, possible stupid question here but on the ECS website, we are the MkIV Jetta VR6 aren't we?

[Golf-Sam]

V6 bora guys, possible stupid question here but on the ECS website, we are the MkIV Jetta VR6 aren't we?

yes for some things like engine bits .. make sure it's the post 2001 as they had 12v VR6 til 01 .. make sure it's not different for LHD and RHD like manifolds etc ..

No for Suspension , AWD stuff .. for that we are a R32 ..

hope this helps..

Sam