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- 06 Aug 2009, 21:45
- Forum: Modified
- Topic: vwspeedshop exhaust
- Replies: 28
- Views: 111856
Re: vwspeedshop exhaust
Hi Mike, i bought and fitted this exhaust 8 months ago very pleased so far ,as mentioned it is louder than stock. i also had the silencer support fail ,had this welded back up One thing i did do was to design and have made some brackets to take the weight of the system that uses the normal mounting ...
- 07 Feb 2009, 23:28
- Forum: Modified
- Topic: Front Brake Conversion
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2485
Re: Front Brake Conversion
Hi Rich ,did you purchase the whole front brake kit from Futbus or find some of the parts yourself ?
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regards
- 17 Jan 2009, 23:57
- Forum: Modified
- Topic: Front Brake Conversion
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2485
Re: Front Brake Conversion
Hi there,i hope to upgrade my front brakes this year ,been looking on the futbus website ,the kit uses audi A4 discs that are vented much better cooling ,288mm in diameter ,has seperate hubs so when changing discs you dont have to replace wheel bearings as per stock items calipers are audi/seat. You...
- 05 Jun 2008, 21:51
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Is it worth fitting an oil temp gauge?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 721
is it worth fitting an oil temp gauge
Hi Brian ive fitted an oil temp gauge in my van ,just to keep an eye on whats going on back there ,bought the gauge from just kampers plus the sump sender .
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regards
- 04 Jun 2008, 21:59
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fustrated and would love some help...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2200
frustrated would love some help
Hi Blackiebest take you van out for a run get it warmed up then check spark plugs if the tip is black its running to rich you want light brown colour . If you are running with a carb might pay to clean out the float chamber could be lots of crap in there , check fuel filter to ,if you are going to m...
- 20 Apr 2008, 20:00
- Forum: Modified
- Topic: how low shall I go!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1751
lowering
hi mate i dropped my van 60 mm using just kampers kit about 4 years ago, the ride is ok sometimes it can be a bit choppy depends on the roads if you go any lower and you will run out of adjustment on top the wishbone have tyre wear problems and no teeth left :lol: 45 mm , is a popular choice not sur...
- 20 Apr 2008, 19:02
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Restoration, restoration, restoration.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4622
restoration
hi mate had a look at your pics ,it all started so well but its amazing how some vans are affected more than others the main thing is youve got a pukka conversion there and it can be sorted ,unfortunately at the expence of your wallet :( the seams can give big probs if you dont keep an eye on them i...
- 20 Apr 2008, 18:30
- Forum: Any Other Matters
- Topic: ooooooooops!!!!!!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 947
dipstick sleeve thingy
oh dear
i have got a spare of my 1.9 dg if you are interested not to far from you either
Ken


Ken
- 19 Apr 2008, 23:46
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Front brakes and bearings
- Replies: 5
- Views: 932
hi Joe, gsf maybe good for some items but wheel bearings aint one of em i replaced my fronts about 2 years ago these being bought from just kampers and have nad no troubles. as for discs i upgraded and bought brembo fronts which i feel offer more bite than standard ones, these did come from gsf but ...
- 14 Apr 2008, 19:54
- Forum: Camping & Travelling
- Topic: Centinel clutch claw.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1313
- 14 Apr 2008, 18:27
- Forum: Camping & Travelling
- Topic: Centinel clutch claw.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1313
thanks for the welcome i think i made a bit of a oops trying to get the picture in the post how do you peeps go about that,any advice would be great. I paid £85 for the clutch claw, it comes factory set for your vehicle and to be honest it has to be one of the best things ive bought for my van. Very...
- 13 Apr 2008, 18:47
- Forum: Camping & Travelling
- Topic: Centinel clutch claw.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1313
Centinel clutch claw.
Hi there ,i am a new member so i thought id send a post to introduce myself,i have owned my van for the last 6 years . After spending a fair amount of money on my van the last thing i wanted was not to find it where i last parked it. I wanted a security device that was simple to use and did not take...