Posts Tagged ‘ VW ’
Seems like all i’ve been doing for the last month is researching and shopping for the brake upgrade for my 2001 Volkswagen GTI. It all started as my brake pads and rotors were wearing down and due for replacement. Though it’s almost eight years old, i don’t think the brakes have ever been [ READ MORE ]
Got VA state safety inspection done this morning at Karen Radley VW dealer, and a service wash. Got the no-cost hook up on the inspection for some reason. They recommended all 4 brake rotors and pads be replaced as the pads are down to 4mm; cost: $1000. [ READ MORE ]
Standalone 3.6 VR6 FSI Engine Conversions [via VWvortex] [ READ MORE ]
[Part 2 of my attempt to refinish my worn headlight lenses.] I actually did this a couple weekends ago, but hadn’t had time to write it up. As before, these are the supplies i used—mostly stuff i found in the garage. Spray bottle with soapy water Rag 400 grit wet/dry 600 grit wet/dry 1000 grit wet/dry 1500 grit wet/dry Meguiar’s PlastX clear plastic polish Applicator [ READ MORE ]
In a few hours this afternoon i changed my driver’s side headlight from this to this: [ READ MORE ]
