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

[JustCruisn]

I've been using an oliled BMC for year with no problems at all.

A timely topic, my mechanic told me yesterday that it was full of gravel, I guess it really does get good air flow. He has been having a fun time cleaning it for me.

[bujna]

Fitted my Whiteline adjustable rear swaybar last night. Put it on the 2nd stiffest setting. Took it for a burn and couldn't notice the difference.....Then I looked at the speedo and started laughing out loud.

A corner I wouldn't dare take at 60kph before due to drastic understeer was being taken at an indicated 80kph!!

Then, to test the whole "dangerous lift-off oversteer" argument, there are more than enough downhill, off-camber tight turns in my area (see my location). I approached one of these corners at 70kph, lift off quickly while turning and nothing. The nose just tucked in beautifully without the arse end even coming into play.

Will take it home by the mountain road from work tonight and will see how it performs

Oh, it also now loves quick direction changes, like tuning into service roads without lifting off.....

I wouldn't mind getting one of these in the future. How much did the sway bar set you back, and did you order it directly from whiteline?

[gavs]

Was $279 from Autobarn inc GST, Whiteline were $284 inc GST, plus postage!

Trust me, you want one

[qsilverza]

I noticed a huuugee difference when I put mine on

These car's are inherntly always going to understeer, they are just built like that... You have to do a lot to dial that out.

Fitted my Whiteline adjustable rear swaybar last night. Put it on the 2nd stiffest setting. Took it for a burn and couldn't notice the difference.....Then I looked at the speedo and started laughing out loud.

A corner I wouldn't dare take at 60kph before due to drastic understeer was being taken at an indicated 80kph!!

Then, to test the whole "dangerous lift-off oversteer" argument, there are more than enough downhill, off-camber tight turns in my area (see my location). I approached one of these corners at 70kph, lift off quickly while turning and nothing. The nose just tucked in beautifully without the arse end even coming into play.

Will take it home by the mountain road from work tonight and will see how it performs

Oh, it also now loves quick direction changes, like tuning into service roads without lifting off.....

[fuzion]

there is nothing wrong with going sideways on a corner!

[JustCruisn]

Today was a big day
New clutch, new flywheel and service.

Drives like a dream, I can't ever remember the clutch being this light and responsive. I love my car again, just have to fix the sunroof drains and put the interior back in. Should be back to 100% over the weekend.

[fuzion]

Today was a big day
New clutch, new flywheel and service.

Drives like a dream, I can't ever remember the clutch being this light and responsive. I love my car again, just have to fix the sunroof drains and put the interior back in. Should be back to 100% over the weekend.

get a air hose blower in it, blow it out.. it usually fixes the problem
also cut open the holes at the door bottoms etc .. clogs up!

[JustCruisn]

get a air hose blower in it, blow it out.. it usually fixes the problem
also cut open the holes at the door bottoms etc .. clogs up!

I have taken the end bits off and seen how much dirt is in there = heaps.
My plan is to replace all the hose lines, I've read that the PVC gets brittle over time and can crack. I dont want this to happen again - ever. It is a real pain to remove carpets.

[dylan8]

Replaced the thermostat today, 1 of many parts lately (temp sensor, MAF, air filter, etc)

Most likely a Oxygen sensor going in soon too... so much money

[quozl]

See my shift light thread

[qsilverza]

Well well, did oil change and filter, won some ebay auctions with some goodies !!! and bought some more goodies Will take some pics when they happenz !

[BI65ND]

Had a set of 19's fitted to my 4mo - got Audi RS4 style wheels. Also put one of those stubby little aerials on from dubaddiction

[madglf3]

^Pictures tell a thousand words mate. please post some up of the new wheels.

[dylan8]

^Pictures tell a thousand words mate. please post some up of the new wheels.

i x2 that.

Just took the sub, spare wheel, floor etc out of the boot, gave it a super big clean (its amazing the amount of leaves that randomly fall in your boot and get under the floor and spare wheel in 9months) Also dropped the back seats and removed headrests to give the much avoided rear shelf a good clean.

[JustCruisn]

Dropped the headliner and checked all my sunroof drains on Sunday.
I found all 4 exit valves were a bit blocked, 1 totally. Rear pass side was not connected at exit. Darn panel beaters.
Rear drain leaking at top, resealed with silicone.
I'm happy that everything up top will be OK from now. Must check the exits every few months or so. Rear ones are a real PITA, removing tail lights helps.

I'll put the carpets back in next weekend.