Tim's golf gti

[VwJunkie]

Hey mate,

I just bought a set of Philips Blue vision xenon effect globes. Thery are H4 12V 60/55W. My left light however is still brighter but i have a different set of headlights installed which could also be the problem so you could check that.

Cheers, Stefan

[AusScare]

Gave the car a clean today, then reblackened all the bumpers again, dam it looks good. Trying to think of a name for my car as well

Got a quote for the front right dint fix yesterday. It's more than I would've liked, so I'll have to get a few more quotes. They also showed me the cost of a new bumper and lower grill piece in case I wanted to get them replaced, though I can live with just the bumper bracket replacement. Hope I'm allowed to post this online, please let me know if not.

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REMOVE + REFIT Amount
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FRONT B/BAR & DIS/ASS & FIT SIDE BRACKET $50.00
R/H/F GUARD LINER $10.00
L/H/F GUARD LINER $10.00
GRILLE ASSY $20.00
R/H/F WHEEL ARCH $25.00
R/H/F GUARD MOULD & REBCAK $12.50
R/H REPEATER LAMP $5.00
R/H HEADLAMP $10.00
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$142.50

REPAIR Amount
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R/H/F GUARD $270.00
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$270.00

PAINT Amount
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PAINT REPAIRED AREAS & MATERIALS
---IN GLASURIT PAINT BAKED ENAMEL---
MATCH PEARL $36.00
2 PACK BAKE ALLOWANCE $18.00
R/H/F GUARD $180.00
EXTRA MATCH TO AVOID BONNET BLEND $36.00
BLACKEN UNDER $18.00
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$288.00

MISCELLANEOUS
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ENVIROMENTAL LEVY $3.00
DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE

$3.00

Markup
$3.00

PARTS
New Parts Part Number Qty Amount
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FRONT B/BAR $512.50 EX GERMANY 1918071032BC 1.00
LOWER GRILLE SECTION $92.95 EX GERMANY 191853677GO1C 1.00
RH SIDE BAR BRACKET $7.98 165807193B 1.00 7.98
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Total New Parts $ 7.98


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Total Labour $700.50

Subtotal $711.48
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Estimate Total $711.48
Plus 10 % GST $71.15
Total Inc. GST $782.63

[Coxy09]

Went around Mt Nebo today, wow what a difference. So flat through the corners and so much easier to just point where I want to go. Kept up quite well with my friend's Polo, only staying back where my nerves failed me lol. The ride is noticeably better than before, and I am yet to bottom out, though I haven't been up many foreign driveways yet. I really need to learn how to use my dslr properly, as well as find a good photo shoot spot somewhere in Bris.

Hahaha Nebo FTW!!!! hahaha, you will have to let us know when your heading up there next man, im sure Macca and I Would be keen to join in, possibly Jon Too!

[ENERG1]

Great lookin Mk2 there mate!

The attention to detail is great

Luke

[joshyd-mk2gti]

got any better pics of the damage???

[AusScare]

got any better pics of the damage???

Yeah.

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/213/dint1.jpg

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/7782/dint2.jpg

[Spyda]

The quote is alot. Should be between 300-500.

[Jarred]

I'd keep and eye our for a second hand gaurd that is straight. Even if it is a diff colour, you can get it sprayed. Chances are the colour match wont be perfect, but a good spray shop should be able to get it pretty good.

you can always save a few quid by taking stuff off yourself too, wheels liners and all that stuff.

[Water Boy]

As ststed above get yourself a guard and then have that sprayed. Wont be too hard to fit yourself or im sure there would be some dubbers up your way to help out...

[madglf3]

Car looks great mate, I really dig the first photo too. You two should come along to the next monthly meet-up we had a great time at the last one. Will you be on the Dave Mack cruise?

Hahaha Nebo FTW!!!! hahaha, you will have to let us know when your heading up there next man, im sure Macca and I Would be keen to join in, possibly Jon Too!

I'd be keen to come along too, pending availability.

[AusScare]

Car looks great mate, I really dig the first photo too. You two should come along to the next monthly meet-up we had a great time at the last one. Will you be on the Dave Mack cruise?

I'd be keen to come along too, pending availability.

Yea last meet up I was up the coast, but definitely keen for whatever is on next, and yes have signed up for the dave mac cruise so can't wait.

[AusScare]

My gearbox is not as smooth as I'd like it to be. Pretty notchy changes, and have to use a bit of force to get it into first while rolling.

Would a gearbox oil change fix this, or does it need a bit more attention?

I can live with it how it is, but it could be better I think.

On another note, drove mum's Forester last night for the first time since getting my license. Gave it a nice thrash round a few streets, awd is so much nicer to handle with the foot planted, the steering wheel doesn't struggle in your hand or anything. Gear changes were also very nice, especially with the clutch "reach" being half the length of mine. Is there any way to shorten how far I have to push the clutch in lol???

[evorobin]

You mean clutch pedal height surely. You can

[h100vw]

My gearbox is not as smooth as I'd like it to be. Pretty notchy changes, and have to use a bit of force to get it into first while rolling.

Would a gearbox oil change fix this, or does it need a bit more attention?

I can live with it how it is, but it could be better I think.

On another note, drove mum's Forester last night for the first time since getting my license. Gave it a nice thrash round a few streets, awd is so much nicer to handle with the foot planted, the steering wheel doesn't struggle in your hand or anything. Gear changes were also very nice, especially with the clutch "reach" being half the length of mine. Is there any way to shorten how far I have to push the clutch in lol???

I would recommend that you don't change into first, except when the car is stationary. It's a sure fire way to damage the syncros.

Is your clutch pedal sitting above the brake pedal by about an inch. Meaning you have to lift your foot up a long way to get onto the pedal to use it?

This would be a sign that the plastic clutch stop has broken and is now missing. They cost next to nothing from the dealers and correct the pedal height issue.

Gavin

[Water Boy]

As said picking up first while moving is no god for your syncros. When I did a gearbox oil change and greased the shift linkages selecting gear was much much smoother!