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by Toohottotrot
Sat Oct 08, 2011 4:18 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: mk1 brake upgrade?
Replies: 21
Views: 9355

Re: mk1 brake upgrade?

Hi, sorry I forgot I posted this. My mk1 was upgraded with this when Neil built the car. He said it was basically a straight swap. I will post a pic.
by Toohottotrot
Sat Oct 01, 2011 9:53 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: Broken Axel
Replies: 20
Views: 6330

Re: Broken Axel

Ouch! Broke axel then had to pay for recovery?

AA or RAC Recovery is only around £40 a year through "Top Cashback" site. If anyone wants to try them I can send you a referal that earns me £5. I was with AA last year and switched to RAC this year. Takes about 2 month to get the cash back after ...
by Toohottotrot
Mon Sep 19, 2011 5:32 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: mk1 brake upgrade?
Replies: 21
Views: 9355

Re: mk1 brake upgrade?

Easiest way to up grade to modern brakes is to fit a Chevrolet Lacetii servo/mastercylinder as on my mk1. Pretty much a straight swap.
by Toohottotrot
Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:27 am
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: Mk1 boot struts. too weak or boot too heavy?
Replies: 5
Views: 1609

Re: Mk1 boot struts. too weak or boot too heavy?

The struts on my mk1 hold the boot easy and take quite a bit of force to close, so I can't see filler or anything making much difference.
by Toohottotrot
Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:02 pm
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: Manspace building :)
Replies: 18
Views: 5197

Re: Manspace building :)

A carport has to be open on at least 2 sides.....or you will need planning permission :)
by Toohottotrot
Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:50 am
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: Manspace building :)
Replies: 18
Views: 5197

Re: Manspace building :)

On the subject of planning permission, it would need to be more than twice the size before this is required, looking good.......oh and someone put the concrete fence posts in upside down :hugegrin:
by Toohottotrot
Fri Jul 15, 2011 10:48 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: project 20v has begun :D
Replies: 9
Views: 3532

Re: project 20v has begun :D

20v supercharged in my mk1