The 2cent Cabby

[EwenHayton]

No i took the front bumper off and left it off waiting to get some round indicators to fit on the front and just a duck bill! I left the back one on as it looks pretty sweet with all the chrome, but the front one just stuck out way to far and was missing some plastic trim that made it look ****

[EwenHayton]

just a stupid question! does anyone know a way to stop the rear view mirror from vibrating when driving? everything looks like a blur in it and unfortunately its not down to the speed of the car lol!

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Also finding this offset stuff rather confusing, Would 16''x7'' with an offset of +40 fit with a 40mm suspension drop?

[mikinoz]

16x7 et40 will fit, but might need some spacers to make it right, I'd say a pair of 10mm up front and 15mm at the back might work it to a good look.

And it depends on your front brake calipers as well.

Depends on the rubber too.

[EwenHayton]

Cheer For that, opens up more options than I thought!

[EwenHayton]

Anybody got a block and tackle in Perth that would be willing to let me use for a carton of piss? Need to pull the right hand side forward about 10mm! Think previous owner must have had a bump at one point and my grill doesn't sit flush!

I have considered just chaining to a tree and reversing but thought i would see if anyone had the proper equipment first!
Cheers

[EwenHayton]

Spent yesterday arvo putting new springs on! ready for my new rims coming in a few weeks! [/IMG][IMG][/IMG]
B4 and after pictures! and these are the wheels [IMG][/IMG] Im gonna change the center caps

[EwenHayton]

Can someone please tell me what tools i would need to change the front wheel bearings? i have ordered a set of 2 but heard a rumor that its not going to be as easy as i first thought? and cant seem to find any how to vids on the net?
Please any help would be great

Ill edit this post....! just did a quick search as i should have done that b4 and there is a very good how to on here! so back to my original problem does anybody know where i can get them done?

[EwenHayton]

Finally my baby is back on the road! A week sat on jacks and both wheels off, new bearings are in and brake pads! Wheels are on the back of a truck somewhere in the middle of Australia! All that's needed is some tyres and some hub centric rings! (mayb some spacers to)

[team_v]

Those new wheels look freaking awesome!

[EwenHayton]

Just a pic of the crap situation i got in to today trying to check if i needed spacers for the new wheels! good news i dont need spacers on the front! bad news my scissor Jack threaded itself as i was trying to take it off leaving me no way of getting it off lol! [IMG][/IMG]

[BonsaiTiger]

Ahh gutted! Gonna look mean on those wheels though matey. Can't wait for some pics with tyres!

[EwenHayton]

Just a quick question, any help would be good I had a quick search on the tinternet for 8v engine re-builds but only realy came up with UK information. What I'm asking really is if anybody in W.A has had a rebuild so to speak or just a engine clean up and can recommend anywhere that isn't going to try and rip me off with some European engine bull**** costing a fortune? Even if anyone knew a place or someone I could take it to just get the engine checked! So I can buy parts that are needed as I go along!
Cheers peeps

[EwenHayton]

Any body in got a set of wings for mk1 golf for sale?

[EwenHayton]

Unfortunately due to arseholes who cant drive im going to need a full external re-spray once all my new parts come! can anybody point me in the right direction? My plans are once i have all the parts to sand it down, filling the odd dent and trolly bump, priming stripping the car so its ready to paint myself but need a shop to paint it, Dose anybody know a painter who is good but on the cheaper side of things? Parts are now starting to add up down to the toss bag who made me swerve!!!

the day it happened
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half way thru stripping her down


The wheel and Wishbone that luckily took 90% of the damage

Thank god i didnt have me new rims on i think i would have cried lol

[EwenHayton]

Can somebody do me a quick favor and mesure between the two front bolts that hold the wish bone, track arm on. I have been looking on the Internet for a floor plan or chassis diagram but no success!
I need to find out how far mine is out from the original position, thank you