Recent Purchases Picture Thread!!

[Phil Miller]

Phil can you give me the part numbers for the subframe bolts and washers? If you search ECS Golf Subframe on youtube there's a video that shows how to install them.

Hi mate the part numbers are 2 x 7M3 499 349A plates and the bolts are 2 X N90 823 501 total inc vat £7.03 from plymouth TPS with 36%discount (well thats what it says on my invoice lol)

just watched a ECP video on the fitting, wont be driving mine for a week or so, i might do them next weekend lol

Give us an update when you do the subframe 

Will do Mike

[dodds-gttdi]

Great, thanks. My car goes in for the WALK and hopefully these bolts too on Thursday. will let u all know how it feels once done.  

[RedRobin]

subframe bolts and washers £7 inc vat from TPS

....I'm curious about the subframe bolts. Is it a mod with benefits? 

[rich83]

Only if your subframe is knocking robin, otherwise no benift. 

[RedRobin]

^^^^
Phew! Another mod I don't have to do!

Thanks, Rich 

[RedRobin]

^ A pair on the rear axle and then replace the Dunlop Maxx's on the front axle so that I have a full set of Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's 

[Phil Miller]

Only if your subframe is knocking robin, otherwise no benift. 

from what ive seen the mod helps to prevent the subframe from moving, worse case is knocking, most mk5 platform subframes move a little in use this mod holds it firm, for £7 if it cures my slight knock i have at low speed i will be happy, if it doesnt i wont lose any sleep

Maybe i could see if TPS Plymouth will do a group buy and give a bigger discount on the bolts and spacers

[QD MBE]

Only if your subframe is knocking robin, otherwise no benift. 

from what ive seen the mod helps to prevent the subframe from moving, worse case is knocking, most mk5 platform subframes move a little in use this mod holds it firm, for £7 if it cures my slight knock i have at low speed i will be happy, if it doesnt i wont lose any sleep

Maybe i could see if TPS Plymouth will do a group buy and give a bigger discount on the bolts and spacers

It would be an excellent issue preventative mod.

[Little_Dave]

Gave this a go to try and cure my slight knocking noise, got hold of a set from awesome for a tenner but hasn't solved the problem but like said above it is a cheap thing to try and a prevention method for the future 

Dave

[rich83]

^ A pair on the rear axle and then replace the Dunlop Maxx's on the front axle so that I have a full set of Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's 

How do you find the F1v2 Robin? I love mine. 

[RedRobin]

from what ive seen the mod helps to prevent the subframe from moving, worse case is knocking, most mk5 platform subframes move a little in use this mod holds it firm, for £7 if it cures my slight knock i have at low speed i will be happy, if it doesnt i wont lose any sleep

Maybe i could see if TPS Plymouth will do a group buy and give a bigger discount on the bolts and spacers

It would be an excellent issue preventative mod.

....Excellent advice, Dave!    I'm still so in love with my car and am now in my second 100k miles. 

@ Phil: I would definitely be interested in a group buy 

[RedRobin]

^ A pair on the rear axle and then replace the Dunlop Maxx's on the front axle so that I have a full set of Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's 

How do you find the F1v2 Robin? I love mine. 

....As I only have them on the rear axle it's more difficult to meaningfully assess so far. Contrary to many other people's findings/opinions, I have never felt that the Dunlop Sports Maxx (also asymmetric) were inadequate. I had GY Eagle F1 v1's previously and only got the Dunlops because I needed tyre tread for a Nurburgring trip and there was a production shortage of F1 v1's. Goodyear Dunlop are the same group company and I was advised by their tyre guy at a BTCC meet that they were safe to mix.

I was totally satisfied with the F1 v1's and am equally confident in the v2's. I think that tyres are usually easier to assess when on the front of a FWD car but, put it this way, my rear doesn't feel in the least unstable and I expect that their combination with my S3 rear brakes helps when braking hard.

[monte]

....As I only have them on the rear axle it's more difficult to meaningfully assess so far. Contrary to many other people's findings/opinions, I have never felt that the Dunlop Sports Maxx (also asymmetric) were inadequate. I had GY Eagle F1 v1's previously and only got the Dunlops because I needed tyre tread for a Nurburgring trip and there was a production shortage of F1 v1's. Goodyear Dunlop are the same group company and I was advised by their tyre guy at a BTCC meet that they were safe to mix.

I was totally satisfied with the F1 v1's and am equally confident in the v2's. I think that tyres are usually easier to assess when on the front of a FWD car but, put it this way, my rear doesn't feel in the least unstable and I expect that their combination with my S3 rear brakes helps when braking hard.

TBH Robin, I must agree with you about the Dunplops!

I bought my 19" Ultraleggera's with new Dunlops already fitted. I did plan on swapping them for my part worn Conti's that were on my Monza's, but the ride is really good

I understand that it could have alot to do with the wheels, but so far I'm really impressed with the tyre grip, and the rim protection is alot better than the Conti's.

I doubt I will buy Dunlops again, but I'm gonna stick with this set, for now.

[Degudodger]

So having been offered a new job with a significant increase in salary i decided to treat myself and buy some camera porn and ended up buying a Canon 17-40mm f/4 L Series. Bought from my local jessops who price matched Amazon (after some persuasion) and with £45 cash back under the current promotion run by Canon the lens was a steal at £545.

http://www.canon.co.uk/For%5FHome/Product%5FFinder/Cameras/EF%5FLenses/Wide%5Fzoom/EF%5F17%2D40mm%5Ff4L%5FUSM/


Photos to follow  
 

[RedRobin]

....Contrary to many other people's findings/opinions, I have never felt that the Dunlop Sports Maxx (also asymmetric) were inadequate. I had GY Eagle F1 v1's previously and only got the Dunlops because I needed tyre tread for a Nurburgring trip and there was a production shortage of F1 v1's. Goodyear Dunlop are the same group company and I was advised by their tyre guy at a BTCC meet that they were safe to mix.

TBH Robin, I must agree with you about the Dunplops!

I bought my 19" Ultraleggera's with new Dunlops already fitted. I did plan on swapping them for my part worn Conti's that were on my Monza's, but the ride is really good

I understand that it could have alot to do with the wheels, but so far I'm really impressed with the tyre grip, and the rim protection is alot better than the Conti's.

....I never thought about that aspect. We are both riding on OZ's which are lighter weight than Monza's and many other wheels. Until someone educates me I don't really understand why the Dunplop Maxx would ride better on our OZ's, but it's a possibility I guess.