Ryans MK2 GTI

[ryana89]

I would have hit the calipers with some engine enamel as well. Gun Metal or something would look sweet and finish it off.

I thought about it, even have a spare can of black caliper paint. Maybe next time, when I rebuild the calipers.
I've heard about the rear axle/shaft nut on bugs, the torque figures are massive! (a mans weight on the end of a 1ft pipe?)

Hey Ryan,

Thanks for the feedback - AFAIK, Textar are a German OEM brand, I know they do pads for BMWs and Mercs as well - do they create a lot of dust? My wheels get very dirty with brake dust over the course of a typical week.

Sorry, haven't had a chance to check the ignition lock housing, yet, but will get onto it sometime this coming weekend, I hope.

Good job as always, mate!

That's cool, now I know they were decent quality pads.
I would have to say they don't create too much dust, but I only travel about 100km tops per week.

[Vilz]

Where did you get the torque wrench from as I am planning on doing the work as you just did?

Thnaks

[ryana89]

Where did you get the torque wrench from as I am planning on doing the work as you just did?

Thnaks

It's a Kinchrome wrench I picked it up off ebay.
It's a 3/8 drive 5-80 ft/lb version.

Kincrome Micrometer Torque Wrench 3/8" Square Drive | eBay

Be aware though, that seller mucked me around for over a month before sending it.

[Vilz]

Cool, thanks. Did you need any other specific tools for the job?

[ryana89]

Did you need any other specific tools for the job?

Certainly did.
Pretty much all the tool's/chemicals in this thread.

Golf Rear Disk Brakes MKIII

[Lilquakes]

look damn fine! good job with all the mods! i cant wait to get a mk2 myself!

[ryana89]

New goodies from the UK arrived today,

-Black Sunvsors that havn't melted like my current/crap 'tan' ones
-New window 'cradle' frames
-And some new Bosch plugs from work

look damn fine! good job with all the mods! i cant wait to get a mk2 myself!

Thanks dude!
They're great little cars

[ryana89]

Man oh man, feels like christmas, more parts arrived!



Enough oil filters to last a life time and just about everything I need to fix up most of the loose ends with the MK2.

[Vilz]

Nice one mate! GAP? What are their delivery costs like?

Cheers

[ryana89]

Nice one mate! GAP? What are their delivery costs like?

Yep, big gap buy
Was around $120 (USD) for $350 (USD) worth of parts.