What have you done to your mk4 (golf/bora) today?

[RolfGolf]

haven't really noticed any extra attention from anyone really, except for one guy who insisted to me that it was a civic, he had quite a puzzled look on his face when i pointed out the vw badges

[Manaz]

This arrived today (courtesy of DaveDel, he has one too):



Also ordered a set of the FK projector headlights, they should arrive in late October.

Swaybars next I think. Then probably ordering some new rotors and pads from GSLRallySport (the EBC RedStuff pads seem to be making quite a meal of my current set of rotors)...

Probably need new tyres soon too - considering the RE002s (have been happy with the RE001s so far, but they're starting to go off a little).

[kendog]

Yesterday, I finally got around to fixing my rear right door central locking motor.

The classic intermittent issues, but always switching the light on & off, meant it was cracked solder joints inside the central locking motor itself (blue arrow on last photo), not the microswitch. This is the 3rd of my doors I've done this on successfully now. I plan on doing the 4th when it has troubles, or just when I have the time, as it's already thrown a code before, so I know it will go soon too.

Here's some basic pics, massive props go to the guys over at vwvortex, for their in depth guides with images!

Also bought a tube of automotive sikaflex + sealed up the drivers side doors properly after putting the internals back in place. (had a tiny leak).

[geoff_gti]

Yeah was the head unit. Screen just decided it has had enough and completely crapped out on me. Touch part still works but wont display anything. Good waste of $2500

white screen of death. fark your car really does hate you....

what Dylan said, warranty?

[kapowww]

I'm shattered. Finally received my wheel adapters (hub AND wheel centric) after a month with USPS and they have the wrong centre bore size for my wheels.

They're 5x100 (57.1mm CB) to 5x112 (66.56mm CB). My wheels have 57.1mm.

Anyone need these or wanna swap? I guess I could machine off the wheel centric part but seems like a waste.

Seems like I'll be rolling on stockies for a while longer.

[Stan]

new wipers... boring.

In stock in the garage and yet to go in:
LED interior lights
Mk5 steering wheel
SPM downpipe
original fog lights
ans410 touch screen stereo, dvd, gps...
aftermarket cruise / remote locking

and looks like a custom code stage 2 in the works.... vvvrrrooommmmm

[trickysimon]

I'm shattered. Finally received my wheel adapters (hub AND wheel centric) after a month with USPS and they have the wrong centre bore size for my wheels.

They're 5x100 (57.1mm CB) to 5x112 (66.56mm CB). My wheels have 57.1mm.

Anyone need these or wanna swap? I guess I could machine off the wheel centric part but seems like a waste.

Seems like I'll be rolling on stockies for a while longer.

Damn! That sucks. What wheels are they for?

[kendog]

SPM downpipe

Nice! that's something I think I'll have to save up for next year..

and looks like a custom code stage 2 in the works.... vvvrrrooommmmm

Awesome! Nice one dude!

[kapowww]

Damn! That sucks. What wheels are they for?

I'm going down a more conservative path and have had some 17" TT wheels sitting in my back room for the past couple of months..

The adapters are 25mm and 32mm thick so I need to find something similar asap (I'm sick of waiting around). Anyone know the cost of machining them?

[JustCruisn]

new wipers... boring.

In stock in the garage and yet to go in:
LED interior lights
Mk5 steering wheel
SPM downpipe
original fog lights
ans410 touch screen stereo, dvd, gps...
aftermarket cruise / remote locking

and looks like a custom code stage 2 in the works.... vvvrrrooommmmm

How's the tow bar ?

[dylan8]

Dunno if ill be able to machine it down... I know my 57.1 to 57.1 centre bore adapters from Adaptec were a different design to all the other Adaptec ones I have...
If u need to borrow some I have them in 15+20mm to suit older 5x112 audis/new vw.
Yours are designed to suit new audis. Where you get them from?

[kapowww]

Dunno if ill be able to machine it down... I know my 57.1 to 57.1 centre bore adapters from Adaptec were a different design to all the other Adaptec ones I have...
If u need to borrow some I have them in 15+20mm to suit older 5x112 audis/new vw.
Yours are designed to suit new audis. Where you get them from?

Got them from some dude in the states. Looks like I can machine the lip bit off without a problem but first I'll have to remove the studs which are pressed in.. Also those studs are too long so I'll need to get them replaced anyway. What a headache!

I don't need the centre bore on the outside if the studs are sticking out? It'll just be like any normal car setup.. Are your 15/20mm ones wheel centric?

[dylan8]

Got them from some dude in the states. Looks like I can machine the lip bit off without a problem but first I'll have to remove the studs which are pressed in.. Also those studs are too long so I'll need to get them replaced anyway. What a headache!

I don't need the centre bore on the outside if the studs are sticking out? It'll just be like any normal car setup.. Are your 15/20mm ones wheel centric?

Is prefer to have it wheel centric.
Yeah mine are.
Just order some new ones to suit from Adaptec, will be here in like 3 weeks

[RolfGolf]

Yesterday, I finally got around to fixing my rear right door central locking motor.

Good effort and nice photo to show the troublesome cracked solder joint - when mine go I'll be referring back to this.

Cheers.

[kendog]

Thanks Rolf!

Yeah I can vouch that it DEFINITELY works. Even though you can barely see the imperfections in the solder, they're there. Re-solder all while you have it out anyway, but it's always been the same 2 on each of my doors, and the ones in the tutorials/guides..

These are the guides you need:

MKIV Door Locks, fixing after removal:
VWVortex.com - MKIV door locks explained - why you're having problems!!!

Removing FRONT Door Lock Module, skip window regulators section:
VWVortex.com - DIY - Replacing the front door window regulator clips and/or door lock module

Removing FRONT Door Panel, Handles, Mirrors:
VWVortex.com - DIY - Removing front door parts (door panel, door unlock handle and sideview mirror)

Removing REAR Door Lock module (completely):
How to remove rear lock completly - uk-mkivs

Removing REAR Door Panel, Handles:
VWVortex.com - DIY - Removing rear door parts (door panel, door unlock handle and rusty triangle window insert)


The main difference I do compared to these guides is that I only let the carrier panel lower/hang out enough to get to the door lock modules, I leave all the wiring & window motors attached to the panel. Much easier & prevents unnecessary work. I also have edited these guides into A4 Word doc for much easier reading & printing out, PM me for a copy.