MK3 Random Thread

[doridori]

Anyone know where I can find a 02a shifter bushing kit for a mk3 vr6 locally in aus? These are the bushings for the shifter box.

Thanks

[HaydEn]

Dubaddiction
tpr engineering
Volkwerke
Might be able to help.

Ebay is where you'll be more successful

[doridori]

ah ok thanks for that, i may send them an email to see.

Yeah i can see kits on ebay but unsure of which to get and would prefer local sellers so i can get it quicker

[milan12]

Are there any difference between lowering springs and coilovers? Only asking as I am considering lowering the cab soon and can't choose between the two.

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[stefcio007]

Last time I did an oil change I used two widowmakers on each side to jack the car up. I now have jack stands which means I can be safer when I do this, except I am reading lots of different opinions on where they should be placed. Jacks and two widowmakers is all I have in terms of getting the car up and staying. Where should I put them?
I know really noob question but at least I'm not starting a new thread.

[himynameisbryce]

Are there any difference between lowering springs and coilovers? Only asking as I am considering lowering the cab soon and can't choose between the two.

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Lowering springs are cheaper and you can use your existing struts, but some would advise getting sports struts to suit although not entirely necessary.

Coilovers replace your strut and spring assembly completely and are height adjustable, and if you get really good ones, adjustable in damper as well.

Most consider good springs better value for money in terms of handling, whereas cheap coilovers for around the same price, you can go quite low but some would argue can be uncomfortable.

[himynameisbryce]

Last time I did an oil change I used two widowmakers on each side to jack the car up. I now have jack stands which means I can be safer when I do this, except I am reading lots of different opinions on where they should be placed. Jacks and two widowmakers is all I have in terms of getting the car up and staying. Where should I put them?
I know really noob question but at least I'm not starting a new thread.

I always jack on the side jacking point and put the jack stands on the main beam of the subframe.

[milan12]

Lowering springs are cheaper and you can use your existing struts, but some would advise getting sports struts to suit although not entirely necessary.

Coilovers replace your strut and spring assembly completely and are height adjustable, and if you get really good ones, adjustable in damper as well.

Most consider good springs better value for money in terms of handling, whereas cheap coilovers for around the same price, you can go quite low but some would argue can be uncomfortable.

Thanks for the honesty. I guess coilovers win in all departments then. I want something that is height adjustable and tailored to me but not slammed so low that its uncomfortable.

I know coilovers can be expensive so I'll start looking around. I know dub addiction does fks and bc racing coilovers so I'll begin there. Thanks for the honesty.

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[himynameisbryce]

Thanks for the honesty. I guess coilovers win in all departments then. I want something that is height adjustable and tailored to me but not slammed so low that its uncomfortable.

I know coilovers can be expensive so I'll start looking around. I know dub addiction does fks and bc racing coilovers so I'll begin there. Thanks for the honesty.

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I had CX Racing ones and lots of people rate them for being decent and pretty cheap. They're not even really uncomfortable in my opinion.

[dubster99]

Fks are $450 through dubtuned

[dylan8]

youll end up replacing your stock struts if you put lowered springs on them

[cliftronix]

Get the fk's, they are a mad deal. The only cheap mk3 coilover worth considering. If you want anything better expect to pay between and extra 400 (cx) or an extra 1000 for anything h&R/kw.

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[milan12]

Thanks guys. I am gonna buy the fks tomorrow as an early christmas present. Been wanting them for a while.

Next thing is wheels but that can wait.

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[doridori]

really hoping for the stars here, but does anybody have a spare burgundy hatch in Syd with no rust?

bit of rust on the rear hatch of my vr6 so hoping to find a replacement one

[stefcio007]

How involved is replacing the rear wheel bearing?
Should probably just go to mechanic for it.
Anyone have an estimate?
Should I do both as a precaution?
It's getting worryingly loud.