I was wondering, besides aftermarket discs like black diamond...etc what is
the reccomended upgrade from mk2 GTi 8v calipers and disc's (front and
rear)?
Something like audi quattro items?

I have an 03 Passat, V6, 5-speed manual transmission.
I was about to have the brake fluid replaced, when I noticed that I
could push the brake pedal to the floor when the engine is running. I
asked VW to look at it. They said the car was unsafe to drive, and the

The local dealer has quoted me $300 for a new key to my 2000 Golf.  Argh!
Is there a cheaper way to get a key?

Could anyone tell me what is involved in the engine exchange?
Into a 1985 mk2 Golf 8v GTi
I haven't had chance to google around yet for a guide. But I will spend more
time on it tomorrow, since i've only just been offered the engine.

I bought the car new and have driven it for 3 1/2 years.  It has 34,500
miles.  One a Monday morning the shifter wouldn't easily go into 1st,
2nd, and reverse.  So I took to Bob Lewis VW in Fremont, CA and they
said the clutch is slipping and $1800 please.  I said no because that

I've got a '77 Rabbit, and the fuel pump relay is mounted on the top of
the fuse box, which has wires extended from the center of the fuse box
(where the fuel pump relay would usually go).
I found not find this documented in the Bentley manual (for those

Could anyone tell me what is involved in the engine exchange?
Into a 1985 mk2 Golf 8v GTi
I haven't had chance to google around yet for a guide. But I will spend more
time on it tomorrow, since i've only just been offered the engine.

My wife ordered her company car (Golf 2.0 GT TDI) back in April and it
arrived last week. The car was the correct model but was missing one
item from the standard specification - 'Dual Zone Climate Control'.
Upon queriying this, it transpired that the standard specification for

I hope someone can help me!
I've bought a second hand VW  in-dash single CD player for my wife's
2003 Golf with Beta radio/cassette. I've fitted it OK, and plugged the
blue connector into the back of the Beta unit. However, there is no

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I can always donate it, but if it can be of use to someone.........
Thanks for looking

The right brake light bulb went out in this beetle, and I can't see how to
get to the bulb.  I removed a little plastic hatch in trunk area behind
the lamp assembly that I thought would lead me to it, but there is nothing
I can see except metal. Do I go from the inside of the car, ...

Further to my original post. I have had a chance to look at the car further.
The central locking and therefore alarm seem to be ignoring the key fob. But
the 'unlock' and 'lock' buttons on the inside of the drivers door seem to
operate the door locks.

Could anyone please give me a list of decent, sites/forums to visit for
information concerning my mk2 golf gti?
Cheers!

My wifes Polo 2001 4 door model does not have central locking fitted.I
callds at Halfords to see if they sell a kit and fit it with no luck.Phoned
my local garage they also dont want to know. Is it possible to buy a kit
from somewhere or does anyone out there know where I can ...

Anyone got any comments regarding APR chips for the 1.8T?