Morgens ED30 No. 1871 - New suspension & audio!

[rich83]

Its ok... he is just spamming... Ill remove his account in a bit. 

[lewisako]

This photo

Cars stunning!

[Morgen]

Thank youuu ️️

A wee picture from the scottish car show today beside my boyfriends mk4

[Morgen]

So, guys. Help or advise needed!


I'm unsure if this is an issue with GTI's in general, or specific to my car and there's a problem somewhere... The car was serviced in March 2015 in my work with 5W30 oil. My oil light was thrown up in May and I checked the dipstick - nearly empty! I had only covered 2k miles since the last change. I was advised to put 5W40 in the car, so I did. I've just checked my oil because it's been two months since changing (and probably another 2k miles or less) and my oil is very very low. Not quite low enough to throw the light but far lower than I want it to be.

Is oil consumption of this level normal? I also get ridiculous MPG but that's another story 

[samx300]

So, guys. Help or advise needed!


I'm unsure if this is an issue with GTI's in general, or specific to my car and there's a problem somewhere... The car was serviced in March 2015 in my work with 5W30 oil. My oil light was thrown up in May and I checked the dipstick - nearly empty! I had only covered 2k miles since the last change. I was advised to put 5W40 in the car, so I did. I've just checked my oil because it's been two months since changing (and probably another 2k miles or less) and my oil is very very low. Not quite low enough to throw the light but far lower than I want it to be.

Is oil consumption of this level normal? I also get ridiculous MPG but that's another story 

Check the filter housing for any leaks. Consumption seems high.

[Morgen]

 

My car was rear-ended this morning by a taxi driver... It's not been inspected yet but so far it looks like I need a bumper and a diffuser as they're cracked. I've now been faced with the decision to swap to the R32 rear end or get anothed ed30 rear bumper etc. The R32 rear is a mod I was considering but I can't afford to buy a full exhaust for the car at present. Are you able to buy just the R32 backboxes to fit a GTI? I'm so confused and sad right now 

[Shoduchi]

AFAIK you can get just the rear R32 section. I think @MC71 exchanged his Ed. 30 rear section for a R32 from BCS. You might need an adaptor to connect the rear box with the rear section if they're not the same diameter. Ask @vRSAlex about what's needed to do it.

If you plan on doing that mod in the future, might as well do it now for less money.

[Morgen]

Thanks pal :) will do some googling tonight and see what I can find... Gonna need to make a decision sooner rather than later. My bodyshop of choice has quoted me a total of £913.30 to fix everything for me with genuine ed30 parts, but that includes the slam bar and I may not need that.

Also added a poll. I'm still undecided on whether or not to actually go for an R32 rear. Sorely, sorely tempted! Need opinions first  I think a few photoshops are in order 

[Shoduchi]

I think in the end your taste is what matters the most. Check MC71's project, since he has both rears to compare.

I've decided to keep my rear unchanged. It already has the lower section of the spoiler painted gloss black the way I like.

[ephemeross]

I think an R32 rear with a carbon fibre diffuser would go so well with your cars colour :D

[Morgen]

Possibly a change of plan! My boyfriend's adamant that it can be repaired so I'm getting the car checked out tomorrow to see if that's an option..

[Dave7692]

If you do end up going for an R32 rear there is a genuine bumper for sale in the classifieds I think.

[MC71]

R32 bum frets my vote! 


IMHO the R32 rear bumber lower section is much better aesthetically than the OEM Eddy one as its lines complement the side skirts perfectly. You don't need to have a R32 style exit zorst either, just swap out the R32 diffuser to a side exit one.

You options are many, a few...

1, Repair and keep as is, will look great.

2, Genuine or copy R32 lower bumber section with R32 diffuser and new R32 style cat back.


3, Genuine R32 lower bumber section with SRS Tec side exit diffuser for OEM exit, be it with your standard exhaust or a aftermarket one.


I already had a side exit BCS TBE so I just needed the rear assembly to mate to it for a R32 exit. You'll need a whole cat back which will join to your OEM downpipe no props with a supplied connector.

Mine, post #238.....~~ Clicky here ~~

 

[Morgen]

Had to go through insurance in the end so it's all being fixed as it would have been from factory .. Been given a 1.5 diesel mini one as a courtesy car and I've fallen head over heels in love with it though!

[Shoduchi]

Hard to find a girl/woman who doesn't love Minis.