I know what you'll all be thinking reading that ''wow what amazing mods has he done to his car?!'' but no, i'm afraid its not quite that exciting. It was time for a good service for my colour concept (10k since last one) and unfortunately it was due a big one. Also, I’d bought a Jamex Sportline suspension kit (springs and dampers) and had originally intended to fit them myself but after reading many posts from folks on here who’ve had problems with kits they’ve fitted themselves I decided to let the big boys do it properly. So I booked it in to my local VW specialist and got it back a week later after some serious pampering.
Labour:
Carry out lubrication and inspection service with additional 20,000 mile operation.
Fit new spark plugs, air and pollen filters.
Fit new nearside front and rear brake hoses.
Manufacture and fit new o/side rear brake pipe.
Fit new front strut top mountings and bearings.
Fit new shock absorbers and springs.
Set suspension geometry/camber/tracking.
Service oil breather piping.
MOT test.
All-in including the suspension and 6 months tax I spent £790 in one week. Seems like a lot I know but it is running so sweet I can’t actually believe it! Only downside is that I’ve been doing loads of miles lately and it’s just clocked on to 87k, not long till the next service at this rate. All I need now is to get the passenger heated seat working and the car will be mint.
Anyone spent more on their beloved Gti lately??
