just picked up R32 #42 :D

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Yeah Mal and Ben both had bad experiences. From memory the clutch disk was to big and constantly grabbing or something.

This is the car I'm basing my smf over dmf debate. It was mental fun.

oh right, thats not good at all!
i had light weight fly wheel put into my last car when i did the clutch. it was exedy and about the same weight around the 3kg mark from memory. it made driving hard a whole heap easier, especially going back down the gears. i definitely want to do it again. just comes down to budget now and how much i can get paid before i take it to exotic at the end of the month.
i cant wait to get my new toy running properly!!! no chance of getting booked in a broken car though

[JedR32]

Sorry forgot to post video VW Mk4 R32 AEM/Milltek/APR - YouTube lol

[HaydEn]

just picked up R32 #42

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was having a poke around today and found this plastic thing which degraded from weather and crumbling... what is this little plastic thing? is it important?
my initial thought it was something for the rain sensor...

[JustCruisn]

It is just a 'window' to show the VIN.

[Billecartz]

The same thing happened to mine, just get a sharp knife and cut the window out and problem solved

was having a poke around today and found this plastic thing which degraded from weather and crumbling... what is this little plastic thing? is it important?
my initial thought it was something for the rain sensor...

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my car dramas havent really improved that much since i went to exotic cars in parramatta... to their credit it hasnt been their fault. and Mark has been great to deal with.

so theyve had the car for 2 weeks now, first the clutch kit was late through customs, then they had to replace one of the sprockets on the chains because it was too warn and to wait for parts. then today i got a call saying the clutch kit i got from ECS does not fit together.
the kit i got from ECS, clutch masters stage 1 with fidanza single mass flywheel, apparently has 3mm of free play when bolted together so theres no pressure from the clutch plate.
i just emailed tarmac and asked how quickly they can get a kit to sydney so my car can be finished.
im very effing gutted, i just want to enjoy the car!

anyone got any ideas as to how i got sent a clutch kit that doesnt fit? are mk4 and mk5 clutch systems different sizes or did ecs just ship the wrong thing?

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this is the gap between the clutch disk and pressure plate, picked up to send back to ECS today.


while i was at exotic cars today Arthur and mark showed me it wasnt just the chain guides, but the centre sprocket that runs in the middle of the top chain was severely warn. mark said i was lucky to have not skipped a tooth yet and that it probably would have happened in the next couple of thousand KMs

[2000MN]

my car dramas havent really improved that much since i went to exotic cars in parramatta... to their credit it hasnt been their fault. and Mark has been great to deal with.

so theyve had the car for 2 weeks now, first the clutch kit was late through customs, then they had to replace one of the sprockets on the chains because it was too warn and to wait for parts. then today i got a call saying the clutch kit i got from ECS does not fit together.
the kit i got from ECS, clutch masters stage 1 with fidanza single mass flywheel, apparently has 3mm of free play when bolted together so theres no pressure from the clutch plate.
i just emailed tarmac and asked how quickly they can get a kit to sydney so my car can be finished.
im very effing gutted, i just want to enjoy the car!

anyone got any ideas as to how i got sent a clutch kit that doesnt fit? are mk4 and mk5 clutch systems different sizes or did ecs just ship the wrong thing?

Check all the part numbers on the actuall hardparts to what they list on the kit, check all the parts labels that ECS use. I've received wrong parts from ECS on numerous occassions but I've also found that they don't hesitate to send out solutions.

On another note, if you haven't already, start checking out the vwvortex forums, if you can sift through the sh17 you'll find some good information. My understanding is that the clutch masters and even the SPEC clutch kits are pretty hit and miss. Definitely see if you can get a replacement/refund or even a store credit out of them.

That sprocket is crazy worn!! Hopefully mine isn't like that =.=

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My understanding is that the clutch masters and even the SPEC clutch kits are pretty hit and miss. Definitely see if you can get a replacement/refund or even a store credit out of them.

That sprocket is crazy worn!! Hopefully mine isn't like that =.=

yeah guys on here warned me about spec kits, thats why i chose the one i did - cause it wasnt spec and was affordable. i have a southbend kit on the way that atrmac engineering organised me. and if ups get off there arse this time i will have the car back next week!
i sent ECS the pictures just before i posted them here, they replied today with a refund form and prepaid postage for me which was pretty good so far, ill make final judgment on their service once its all finalised. i hope its easy to resolve because theyve got some cool looking stuff that im interested in.

[JedR32]

Sounds like the situation is went and truly on its way to being rectified. Hope it does all get sorted out for you mate

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finally got my car back today! now that everything is sorted it feels heaps different, much much better!
the car does feel a little bit more responsive with the southbend single mass flywheel, and their stage 2 daily doesnt feel any different to stock (from what i remember it was like a month ago). im pretty happy with what mark and arthur did at exotic, only thing is theyre not the best at calling to let you know whats going on but they were patient when i rang and busted their chops haha.
feels ****ing great to be back on the road with it!!!!

[JedR32]

Good to hear mate! And yeh the southbend single mass flywheel and clutch stage 2 is awesome!

[sadairk2]

Nice R. If you do end up dealing your headlights, let me know. If the price is right with shipping to the USA, I might be interested.

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im looking to do my engine mounts hopefully soon. has anyone got any recommendations for good stiff mounts that are affordable?
ive been looking around and the Vf Engineering ones look good but theyre pricy and VWRacing dont seem to make any mk4 stuff anymore.
i rather do all new mounts than get inserts.

any suggestions?

also, are mk4 and mk5 the same set up? because the couple of kits ive seenf or mk4 dont have a mount for subframe. is that a mk5 thing only?