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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: theredguy on 07 March 2010, 08:07

Title: Couple of questions from a VW newbie.
Post by: theredguy on 07 March 2010, 08:07

Hi

I've just got my first Golf, a 1999 Gti 1.8t and I have a couple of questions regarding how to's and opinions please.

1. Rear wiper change.

I have a MK5 wiper set for the rear but am strugling to get the old one off, is there a special way to do this as I would rather not break my rear screen.

2. Cigarette lighter. Problem sorted

Mine is knackered so I have a new one but would like to know if you can remove the old one without taking the centre console apart.

3. German look number plates.

Recommendations for suppliers please.

4. Tyres.

I'm looking at replacing all 5 and for the 4 that will be on the car permanently I'm torn between Toyo Proxes T1R's and Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's in 205-55-16 size, both can be got for around £57 but I would appreciate peoples opinions on them or any other's that you have had a good experience with.

Many thanks.

:)

Title: Re: Couple of questions from a VW newbie.
Post by: mattkh on 07 March 2010, 08:24

Hi
What tyres are on the car at the moment ?

Title: Re: Couple of questions from a VW newbie.
Post by: theredguy on 07 March 2010, 08:44

4 different cheepo brands.

Title: Re: Couple of questions from a VW newbie.
Post by: jeynesey on 07 March 2010, 10:08

Hi and welcome :smiley:

German plates
www.dubmeister.co.uk/

Title: Re: Couple of questions from a VW newbie.
Post by: richw911 on 07 March 2010, 10:33

Hello and welcome  :cool:

1 Use lots of WD40 on the shaft and leave for a while  :wink:

2 Remove the ashtray
http://bambergvr6.50megs.com/aluminum_trim_install.htm have you checked the fuse?

3 Dubmister as said above

4 Toyos will have more grip but mine only lasted 6k  :shocked:

GSD3's are what you want :afro:

Title: Re: Couple of questions from a VW newbie.
Post by: jeynesey on 07 March 2010, 11:06

Quote from: richw911 on 07 March 2010, 10:33

Hello and welcome  :cool:

1 Use lots of WD40 on the shaft and leave for a while  :wink:

2 Remove the ashtray
http://bambergvr6.50megs.com/aluminum_trim_install.htm have you checked the fuse?

3 Dubmister as said above

4 Toyos will have more grip but mine only lasted 6k  :shocked:

GSD3's are what you want :afro:

6k!!!  :huh:

Rich, how much did you pay for your GSD3's? pm if u like?

Title: Re: Couple of questions from a VW newbie.
Post by: theredguy on 07 March 2010, 11:25

Brilliant thanks for the replies guys.

:)

Title: Re: Couple of questions from a VW newbie.
Post by: jeynesey on 07 March 2010, 11:34

Quote from: theredguy on 07 March 2010, 11:25

Brilliant thanks for the replies guys.

Welcome. Any pics of your car?

Title: Re: Couple of questions from a VW newbie.
Post by: richw911 on 07 March 2010, 12:06

Quote from: jeynesey on 07 March 2010, 11:06

Quote from: richw911 on 07 March 2010, 10:33

Hello and welcome  :cool:

1 Use lots of WD40 on the shaft and leave for a while  :wink:

2 Remove the ashtray
http://bambergvr6.50megs.com/aluminum_trim_install.htm have you checked the fuse?

3 Dubmister as said above

4 Toyos will have more grip but mine only lasted 6k  :shocked:

GSD3's are what you want :afro:

6k!!!  :huh:

Rich, how much did you pay for your GSD3's? pm if u like?

£80 each that was a while ago and with discount tho.

 My new goodyear excellence cost me £100 each fitted - as there are no GSD'3 or goodyear asymmetric available ATM.