I did it - I now drive a 2003 Bora V6 4Motion

[Yevvy]

Funny you should say that...



I'm part way there!



It would appear so!



(Better pics coming, I promise!)

Details of the car now:

2003 Bora V6 4Motion

• 22mm Front Sway Bar
• Blue Haldex Controller
• Short (but not stubby) aerial
• New clutch and flywheel
• R32 Brakes with braided lines
• K-Sport Coilovers
• INA "Street" Dogbone Mount
• 17" OZ Aristo (VW "R-Line") wheels

Once the coilovers settle down, I'll have the front dropped a tad and the rear raised up to match (the back's too low at the moment).

I'm pretty happy with it right now (other than the fact the clutch and flywheel failed, but that's wear & tear on a 90,000km 150kW AWD car)...

car is looking mint manaz! i have a quick question, is that a neuspeed R32 swaybar you got there?

[Manaz]

What a beauty! I love white cars. Would look cracking dumped with coil overs You know you want to.

Funny you should say that...

coilovers, swaybars, colour coding, 18" wheels, new intake and exhaust, different grille, tinted tail lights... just the many ways you could spend your money to make that a monster of a car

I'm part way there!

Any OEM 17" wheel will fit over the R32 discs,so don't limt your options just yet.

Im all for keeping it OEM though.

It would appear so!



(Better pics coming, I promise!)

Details of the car now:

2003 Bora V6 4Motion

• 22mm Front Sway Bar
• Blue Haldex Controller
• Short (but not stubby) aerial
• New clutch and flywheel
• R32 Brakes with braided lines
• K-Sport Coilovers
• INA "Street" Dogbone Mount
• 17" OZ Aristo (VW "R-Line") wheels

Once the coilovers settle down, I'll have the front dropped a tad and the rear raised up to match (the back's too low at the moment).

I'm pretty happy with it right now (other than the fact the clutch and flywheel failed, but that's wear & tear on a 90,000km 150kW AWD car)...

[Manaz]

Thanks!

[quozl]

Anyone know how much brake fluid the entire brake system on a Mk IV Golf/Bora holds? I want to grab enough to do a good full flush of the system, to clear all the old stuff out completely...

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2276417

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3183602

and this thread below is the mother of all resources for everything you ever wanted to know about the MKIV platform

The MKIV How-To, FAQ, and Do-It-Yourself Guide - Please consult before posting

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1835863

Sections include

Sections
Exterior - Bodykits, Bumpers, Side skirts, Valances, Badges, Front End Conversions, Wipers, Mirrors, Windows, Sunroof
Exterior Lighting - Headlights, Tailights, turn signals, side markers
Interior - Rattles, squeaks, shift knobs, steering wheels, trim kits, gauge clusters, gauges, seats, alarm, heating and A/C, interior disassembly, interior lighting
Interior Electronics - Audio/Video, Subwoofers, Radar Detectors, MP3 Players, GPS, Keyfobs, Alarm modifications, window controllers, cruise control
Suspension - Shocks, Springs, Coilovers, Swaybars, Strutbars, Stressbars
Wheel and Tire
Brakes - Calipers, carriers, rotors, pads, brake light switch
Transmission - Automatic and Manual, Starter
Drivetrain - Items/Issues that are common across drivetrains (Engine/Transmission). Fault codes, coilpacks, 02 sensors, EDL and ASR, Oil, battery, engine mounts, bushings, bearings and hubs, axles, fuel filter.
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Troubleshooting MKIV Issues. - Problems with your car? This is a good place to start.

Bookmark this thread and you will never have to ask again as it is all there

Cheers Al

[Manaz]

Anyone know how much brake fluid the entire brake system on a Mk IV Golf/Bora holds? I want to grab enough to do a good full flush of the system, to clear all the old stuff out completely...

[Manaz]

K-Mac didn't seem crash hot, so I've stuck with the ECS suspension refresh kit - which arrived on Tuesday. Just sorting out how I'm going to get it and the K-Sport coilovers fitted.

Apparently the noise is from the front of the car (I must have been on drugs when I first heard it and thought it came from the back). Apparently there's some rubbing from my tyres on the guard in the wheel well when I apply hard lock - I'll be checking that out when the car's up off the ground...

[Manaz]

Hmmm.

I noticed a "grumbling/grinding" sound out of the back right side of the car when doing a U-turn last night. I can replicate it on the back left by doing a "left-hand U-turn" (done in a quiet cul de sac for those wondering about me performing odd maneuvers on open streets). It's only apparent at low speeds (it's hard to do a U-turn too quickly).

Any ideas what it could be?

I'm also considering a K-Mac strut mounting kit instead of the full ECS Tuning suspension kit, and then adding the R32/TT LCA bushings. That will give me adjustable camber in the front (particularly useful if the coilovers lower the car significantly), K-Mac have a part that allows rear-end camber adjustment too if I have issues at the back.

[Dub_Star_V6]

Offset is good Manaz, so I should be fine.

Thanks for your advice

[Manaz]

They should fit under 18x8s as long as the offset is correct (+35 or so I believe would be standard).

[Dub_Star_V6]

Coolness.

I'd be interested to hear about any improvements (feel, performance, wear) as switching from slotted (standard) discs to vented, slotted 4-pots on the Liberty (+ Cusco brake booster) was like night and day. Big brakes FTW.




I'm running 18x8s so I assume fitting R32 calipers shouldn't pose an issue. Now to track down a set...

[Manaz]

Got them from Oli on these forums

[Dub_Star_V6]

Nice one Manaz.

Where did you land the brakes?

[Manaz]

Well, it's been a while, time for an update.

I have the R32 brakes. The discs are worn and I'll probably replace them, but not with VW OEM ones @ $580 a side! The calipers themselves are in good nick, they'll just need a clean-up and the'll be good to go on the car.

Under the VW R-Line wheels I've got coming. They're the same design as the 18" wheels that came on the Mk IV R32, but in 17x7.5, and apparently will fit over the R32 brakes (w00t)!

I've also purchased a set of K-Sport coilovers which I'll be having put on the car. At the same time as they're put on, all the suspension bushes that are shot will be replaced (strut top and lower control arm bushes at the front at least). The bushes should fix the terrible camber issues I have at present (tyres are almost shot).

[Manaz]

I've had no misfiring, sorry!

[irate2.8]

Hello,
Was wondering what the problem was with the misfiring, im having the same problem. Removed the spark plugs, cyl. 2,4, and 6 plug gaps were around 2mm, 1,3,and 5 were the normal 1.1mm or so. Did you have similar issue..? any advice would be great!!