What have you done to your car today?

shauncr91 · 19 Aug 2017 at 19:36

Carbon tips put on, quite please with how it's made the huge baguette holders a bit more subtle on the back now. Before and after:

Akagi · 19 Aug 2017 at 22:47

Looks good. I think I like the chrome more though.

Got a pic of the whole of the back with the carbon tips?

shauncr91 · 19 Aug 2017 at 22:52

Not yet, will try and grab one tomorrow if you like.

gingergamer · 20 Aug 2017 at 00:02

shauncr91 said:
Not yet, will try and grab one tomorrow if you like.

Sure I recognise your st150 from either fstoc or Instagram? :confused:

shauncr91 · 20 Aug 2017 at 00:38

Wouldn't be instagram but I was on STOC (Still am but I just browse)

Akagi · 20 Aug 2017 at 05:11

Don't go out of your way, it's not like I'm gonna buy one. At least not any time soon.

Phil W · 20 Aug 2017 at 10:32

They look good up close but me personally would stick with chrome. If I saw that from a distance I'd think 'ah, clean car.. dirty exhaust tips'

roman59 · 20 Aug 2017 at 12:16

Finglonga said:
Fitted this into the OBD2 port, free (clicky) from any VW dealer in UK. Giving it a go as it was free, as soon as they start spamming me about servicing it is out.

Thanks for posting this didn't realise these existed, got one from my main dealer this morning all fitted and working.

Cheers all

Tek81 · 20 Aug 2017 at 13:06

Cut some metal dustcaps off that had fused to the valve

Diagro · 20 Aug 2017 at 14:05

I've been searching for a knock... Can't find the bugger.

Only happens when I apply the brakes going forward. It happens once per direction.

To have it happen again I have to reverse and then apply the brakes.

Then go forward and apply the brakes. So on so fourth.

Not anything suspension as I have had the entire lot out, checked and replaced all common bits.

Could this be a brakes issue? I'm happy to work on suspension and engine stuff, but am not keen working on the bits that make me stop lol

Dis86 · 20 Aug 2017 at 14:10

@Diagro

"Could this be a brakes issue"...

YES!

Likely something loose or ill-fitting pads. I had it on my Alfa, exactly as you're describing it and it was caused by the pads shifting.

shauncr91 · 20 Aug 2017 at 14:13

I'd put money on it being a problem with the brake pads. Had it before.

Diagro · 20 Aug 2017 at 21:14

Ok.

Ordered some new front pads.

grudas · 20 Aug 2017 at 21:37

yup does sound like the pad moving in the carrier..

acemastr · 20 Aug 2017 at 21:53

Cleaned it and waxed the windows, hoping this will last a little longer than Rain-X

Akagi · 21 Aug 2017 at 08:29

tek81 said:
Cut some metal dustcaps off that had fused to the valve

I tried to get some off with a small spanner once. I ripped the whole valve core out.

Finglonga · 21 Aug 2017 at 09:33

Diagro said:
Ok.

Ordered some new front pads.

Why? Just take the old pads out, inspect them and replace them if ok. Check the calliper bolts are tight and no movement or cracks in the disc.

GhostWKD · 21 Aug 2017 at 09:47

Not done much the past weekend, picked up a new door for the S2000 (the end of the current door I can only assume the previous owner tried to beat up a wall with) and cleaned the fleet

Also cleaned my sisters car and put it up for sale for her. Feel free to point out any **** ups I've made in the listing

https://www.pistonheads.com/classif.../audi-tt-roadster-1-8t-recent-cambelt/7626364 coincidentally I've never felt so uncomfortable in a car as I did driving the TT with the roof down

Akagi · 21 Aug 2017 at 11:44

The only mistake I can see is the price.

Haze · 21 Aug 2017 at 17:41

Car back from intercooler and Forge recirc valve fitted, gained about 40bhp at the wheels