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

**Brisbane's Bora** · 08-05-2013, 05:15 PM

Changed all my woodgrain interior trim today, everything except for my shifter so that's next then a black interior after that I hope.
Was left with about 3 random screws (whoops) and after removing the radio cage I had a bag full of the previous owners parking tickets and business cards.. And 5 bucks! Pics coming later

**Lynchy** · 08-05-2013, 05:32 PM

Cruise control stopped working, sad face.
Got home break light switch obviously failed, less sad face.
Call stealer for parts, $32.50, but ringwood doesn't have it, more sad face.
Call ftg, $30.50, 5 in stock, happy face.
Get there, pay $24.50 for it, more happy face.
5 minutes to install, no tools!
Everything turned out better than expected

**dylan8** · 08-05-2013, 11:28 PM

all 3 in now.
needs a bit more of a tidy up but will do that after changing the globe colours and new coloured trim goes in.
also fixed a leak in the management side

**Stan** · 09-05-2013, 10:16 AM

nice when it is easy Lynchy.
looks good Dylan!
Got to have a post on page 666!

**dubster99** · 09-05-2013, 11:29 AM

looking at getting oil, fuel, oil filters, NGK spark plugs, saw this on ebay but havnt heard of brand? Service KIT VW Golf MK4 1 6 8V Fram Filters Plugs 97 04 | eBay

About $80 for that shipped from UK or $204 from Repco for oil, fuel, oil filters, NGK spark plugs and castrol oil?? can anyone suggest anywhere else in SA?

**kendog** · 09-05-2013, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by dubster99

looking at getting oil, fuel, oil filters, NGK spark plugs, saw this on ebay but havnt heard of brand? Service KIT VW Golf MK4 1 6 8V Fram Filters Plugs 97 04 | eBay

About $80 for that shipped from UK or $204 from Repco for oil, fuel, oil filters, NGK spark plugs and castrol oil?? can anyone suggest anywhere else in SA?

Go to HSY !! They even have an SA store in Edwardstown, South Adelaide. These guys are one of THE best for service parts in Australia on euro cars, they have euro/OEM brands, at much cheaper prices than anywhere else. Just ring and ask for a quote, let us know how you go! I'd like to see the price comparison..

HSY: Contact

PS - I've found Repco pretty expensive these days for parts, and I don't even get a quote from them anymore. other things like car care & tools I'll still go there, but not vehicle specific service parts etc.

There is also 'Imparts', which can be cheaper on some things, but I've found that they don't like selling to the public, and want to know which garage/account you are calling from. Wouldn't even give me a quote. HSY on the other hand, I found don't hassle you much, just ask you where you're from, and you answer 'private mechanic' or something like that and they're ok with that.

**dylan8** · 09-05-2013, 03:07 PM

Dials back on with new rubber on the rear.
went 5mm wider on the front this time
so 18x8.5et26 215/40
18x9et30 225/40

needed the extra profile compared to the mercs for a better ride back to bairnsdale this weekend

**PranK** · 09-05-2013, 03:36 PM

Start to finish, all four wheels, whats the time record, Dylan?

**dylan8** · 09-05-2013, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by PranK

Start to finish, all four wheels, whats the time record, Dylan?

haha I dunno.
its a hell of a lot easier being able to air the car up to get the jack under tho.
this is like changing 8 wheels though.
each corner involves wheel off, adapter off, new adapter on, new wheel on. then repeat for the other 4.

usually get bored or tired and wonder off after 2