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I.C.E & Electrical / Dash clocks
Last post by dadrathers -
I am sure that I came across  someone on here that was rather gifted and could take dash clocks, check them out electronically and replace dodgy bits. Cannot seem to find that person now! If you are still a member and can fix my clocks please get in touch. Cheers
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Interior, Upholstery & Trim / Carpet and door seal trim
Last post by Gazpacholulu -
Usual problem of swimming pool in the footwell. Not the usual door card problem but it looks af if the door aperture seal has finally given up. Came to replace it and there is a plastic trim, with one screw, that covers the seal and carpet at the bottom of the door aperture. Removed the screw and the trim appears fixed. Not wanting to force it, I looked up the parts lists diagrams but could not find this part on any of them. Just wondered if there is a knack to there removal or is it just brute force and ignorance?
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New Members Say Hi! / Hello fellow owners
Last post by Gazpacholulu -
Hello all. I have an '88 Tour that has been passed through the family. Still looks and runs pretty well with just a few mods: webber carb and disc brakes come to mind.
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Wheels, Brakes & Tyres / 15x7.5 ET35 with 205/50 too wide?
Last post by Nobo -
Hey guys! I did some research and from what I've gathered even 15x7 ET35 might cause rubbing (ofc largely dependent on ride height).

For those who have messed around a bit, would you say 15x7.5 ET35 and lowered 30-40mm cause rubbing or any kind of interference on bumps or harsh road? What would you personally recommend? I would prefer to not have to cut or hammer the **** out of my wheel arches.

Thanks in advance!
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New Members Say Hi! / Need help choosing tires.
Last post by Russell WARD -
I have a dilemma: I need to decide which tires to use for an upcoming trip.
I have two sets of wheels/tires for my Golf — one with General Grabber AT3s and the other with Pirelli Scorpion Verde.
The AT3s are currently on the car. They’ve performed really well; most of my driving is on country roads and light trails, and they handle snow and mud surprisingly well.
However, I’ve never driven them more than 50 miles on the highway. I’ve read they’re not ideal on ice or for braking on wet roads. How safe would they be for a long winter highway drive?
There’s so much mud here right now that it wouldn’t make sense to change them until the trip begins. I usually put the Scorpions on for long highway trips, but only in summer.
The AT3s are clearly better for twisting country roads and snowy conditions, but for a 600-mile (≈960 km) high-speed trip, would it be wiser to use the Scorpions?
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New Members Say Hi! / New Member needs restoration help
Last post by Catherine -
Hi,  I am a new member.  Can anyone help me find a garage/person in/near Swindon, Wiltshire that can help me with a complete inner and outer refurbishment/restoration of my 1989 8V Mk2 Golf.

Catherine.
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: Steering Not Returning to Centre
Last post by Andy.D -
Evening everyone,

I've finally solved the issue so thought I'd post to complete the thread (nothing more annoying than reading through a massive thread to find no resolution) and it can hopefully help someone else in the future.

I've swapped the MK2 top mount set up for a MK3 one, new mounts/spring plates/bearings/retaining nuts, and this has done the trick. Not 100% sure what part of the old set up was the culprit,  my guess is the bearing and the naff retaining nut design, but I'm happy the issue is solved.