demonufo

Standard shocks (which are Bilstein as far as I can tell) do not have enough rebound when lowered from their standard ride height. They're pretty lousy at the best of times (even new) but they're even bouncier and less resistant lower down. In my experience, it's always been buy cheap, buy twice. I have also found that mid-priced coilovers is still a better option than trying to scrimp on shocks and springs.

Never tried Powerflex on the rear, but did try them on the wishbones, and within a year had to replace them, so went with Superpro all round. Nearly 6 years and they're still as tight as a drum. Rear beam bushes were a bit of a pig to remove though, but it's a lot easier with the axle away from the car.

Hmm, never had this issue so can't comment. Had plenty of standard Pagid too (from Euro) as well as Ferrodo DS2500's. I take it you've been mapped to allow left foot braking then. The one thing I wish I'd done. :(

Hahahaha. Awesome chief. Still, at least I can see from the other clock that she's being driven properly.

Bump. Still ideally looking for a bootlid.

Mine slow down after about 30 seconds, but on a cold start they often go berserk for that time. Thanks for the pointers Phil, you're a star.

That's alright. Lloyd only does about 50 miles a year. How many you got on the odometer now, Lloyd?

I might have a load of stuff to collect from Swansea all being well next weekend, so that might work out nicely. Thankyou for your kind offer. :clap:

I never switch AC off, but it's only a recent thing so point noted. Cheers.

Hmmm. Mine have started sounding like a UFO taking off and going flat out on cold startups (most of the time). Perhaps I'd better look for a set too...

TPS were supposed to be allowed general customers to purchase parts. I guess it's a regional thing. I don't have any issues getting parts out of either Kidlington or Swindon. Always worth turning up in person and seeing if they'll set up an account. Is what I did.

Just found my rear windscreen smashed. Anybody got a rear tailgate for a black estate, preferably RS?

Since we're talking about a diesel, I'd stick with Darkside. RS I'd say R-tech every time.

Had this in several MkI's now. Usually the motors are fine. What normally fails is the internal plastic parts of the headlights for the adjustment that attach to the motors. My first one almost worked in reverse, and the other not at all. Unfortunately, this means a replacement headlight. But quite frankly, for the massive improvement in light a new headlight unit brings (even when the old ones look okay) it is well worth the money.

Did somebody sprinkle cress seed down there as a joke?