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Hi, I just had a new clutch installed by the dealer, which seems OK, but the issue I was having is having difficulty getting into first gear. This does not seem any different even with the new clutch. My car is a 2008 MK5 GTI Manual gearbox and has 173000 km on it. Could it be the gearbox, i.e...

Hi, just fitted the Forge Blow Off Valve, and it sounds awesome. It comes with 2 different springs that go in the valve. A blue one for regular boost, and a Yellow one for cars that are running higher boost. But it doesn't give any specks on amount of boost for which spring. I have the car APR...

Hi, Recently I have noticed during hard acceleration in 4th gear, manual transmission, that there is a sudden jump in Rpms at around 3000. There is no traction control warning and the car does not feel like it is sliding or spinning the wheels. I have been making sure to keep my left foot away...

Mk6 or Mk7? I like!!! Anyway. :thumbsup: Just found it, its a MKVI concept pic by avarvarii.

This winter when it was really cold, ie -25C or colder I had a week of night shifts so the car was parked out all night. In the morning the clutch was so stiff driving the first 10 minutes was a real pain. First and second gear being really crunchy. The reason I mention this now is first and...

I seem to have a strange problem, with my Golf MKV GTi. Its only done 6500km. The engine/transmission seems to make a strange harsh noise when I put my foot on the gas. It doesnt have to be hard acceleration just on the gas. It seems to coincide with when the roads are wet? No strange noise...

How do I clean up my rear brake rotors so they look as good as the fronts? Should I use a rust remover or just wire brush, then paint them or just put on some rust inhibitor?

Leaving work today I noticed a big nail sticking out of my rear drivers side tire. The tire not being flat or hissing I drove it home ok. I decided to put on my winter tires and found that the bolt pattern is wrong. Bugger!!! :mad0259: I was told they would fit. Now I have to go back and get...

Hi, Got a new MKV GTi couple of weeks ago. I have noticed that the back brake discs are quite rusty around the hub center. The front ones aren't, they look silver still. Should I get the dealer to sort this or is it normal? I know discs usually rust over time but its brand new!!! BTW I love my...