What have you done to your mk4 (golf/bora) today?

**Mr. JLT** · 10-08-2009, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by Manaz

Likewise.

Used the new Dodo Juice Supernatural Car Shampoo. Doesn't foam up a lot, but lubricity seems good.

After a wash, I clayed the car (using 1/3 the bar, dropped it, dropped the next 1/3rd too, down to the last 1/3rd of a brand new bar

), then gave it two coats (separated by a few hours) of Optimum Opti-Seal.

Gave the wheels a good clean and also gave them a coat of Opti-Seal - will report back on how well that helps prevent buildup on the wheels (15 spoke wheels aren't the easiest to clean!).

Car looks nice and shiny again.

Sounds like you could have saved some time using the liquid claybar turttle Ice that turns into soap when u rinse it off.. I use it on powder coated or painted wheels too and they turn out great. Cheers J

**Manaz** · 10-08-2009, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. JLT

Sounds like you could have saved some time using the liquid claybar turttle Ice that turns into soap when u rinse it off.. I use it on powder coated or painted wheels too and they turn out great. Cheers J

Yeah, I might give the liquid clay bar a go next time the car needs claying.

**quozl** · 10-08-2009, 02:28 PM

4 sticky new Toyo Proxes R888

**Manaz** · 10-08-2009, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by quozl

4 sticky new Toyo Proxes R888

http://www.rotationuk.com/tyres-onli...88%20large.gif

Reminds me, I need to organise for some leave from work...

**JustCruisn** · 10-08-2009, 04:02 PM

Since there was so much talk about the starter last week.
Pulled starter, regreased and put back in. Still get that shreek.

Thats 4 times in 2 years now. Time for new starter - anyone got a good supplier for these ?

**dainese** · 11-08-2009, 07:14 PM

took out the centre console, glovebox, driver's trim to get rid of creaks.

got them, I think.

And she's going in for a wheel alignment and hopefully a ride height raise tomorrow. the Stasis(Koni) coilovers are too rough.

**Treza360** · 11-08-2009, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by dainese

took out the centre console, glovebox, driver's trim to get rid of creaks.
got them, I think.

And she's going in for a wheel alignment and hopefully a ride height raise tomorrow. the Stasis(Koni) coilovers are too rough.

Did you just get in there and tighten and lube everything or did you identify some specifics. I've got one in behind the center air vents somewhere as well as the cup holders.
Cheers,
Trent

**Treza360** · 11-08-2009, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by quozl

4 sticky new Toyo Proxes R888

http://www.rotationuk.com/tyres-onli...88%20large.gif

Hey Al what made you settle on the Proxes? Have you tried many other semi slicks? Just wondering.

Cheers,
Trent

**quozl** · 11-08-2009, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by Treza360

Hey Al what made you settle on the Proxes? Have you tried many other semi slicks? Just wondering.

Cheers,
Trent

They are the only R rated tyre that meets the R32's 92W load rating, also they stick like shyte to a blanket and have a relatively good life span.

EDIT: Sorry missed the second part of your question, no I haven't tried any other type with the R32 as nothing meets the 92W load rating and if the CAMS scrutineer wants to get picky they can stop you from running if you run the wrong load rating.

Cheers Al