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After almost 8 years and almost 170,000 km (over 100,000 miles), My baby finally got some new shoes! O.Z. Racing Formula HLT 8x17 ET50. They replaced the OEM Salvador 7x17 ET48 rims, gaining an inch of width and losing 1.5kg /3.3 lbs per wheel (8.6kg instead of 10.1kg). They are currently...

For the direct-injected EA211 engines in our cars, the primary benefits of the more expensive fuel seem to be limited to enhanced knock-resistance (enabling a greater degree of ignition advance, resulting in higher cylinder pressures, more power, and potentially greater efficiency) and perhaps...

Of the 10548.49 liters of fuel I have put into the car, 10042.5 of them have been Shell's finest (marketed as V-Power 98+ octane here in Sweden). 512.43 liters have been 98 octane from another station, and 30 liters have been 95 octane (on two separate occasions when traveling in remote areas...

Having the carbon build-up removed (at the dealer) fixed all of the rough-running symptoms and restored performance.

My 1.4 TSI 150 with a CZDA (non-ACT9) with just over 100k miles on it has recently started running roughly from 1200-1700 rpm under partial load when cold. Yesterday, the emission control warning light came on temporarily when it happened. I don't have the tools or the knowledge to try a DIY...

I don't mind rust on the friction surface of the discs after a night of rain, as it scrubs off quickly in use. It is the ever-present rust on the hats and edges of the discs that I don't like. I also need to clean and repaint the dust shields.

Using the template from Tarox, I verified that their B32-6 calipers would require a thick spacer to clear the spokes on the VW OEM winter wheels (Aspen, 6J x 16, ET50.) That is perhaps to be expected, as those wheels are not intended for performance applications. I did not check my current...

Same part number and specs here, and I like the price better! https://www.taroxbrakes.eu/product/front-tarox-brake-discs-volkswagen-golf-mk5-inc-golf-plus-2-0-gti-1lj-1ll-1zd-1ld-2/

Reading that article makes me want to upgrade my 2017 Golf Sportscombi GT R-Line (with DCC) with the subframe and DCC suspension bits from a 2022 or newer GTI when the original dampers need replacing.

Good suggestion. I'll do that.

These are the 2-piece rotors that they offer. https://www.taroxbrakes.eu/product/front-tarox-brake-discs-volkswagen-golf-mk5-inc-golf-plus-2-0-gti-1lj-1ll-1zd-1ld-2/ The dimensions suggest they should work either with the stock calipers or their aluminum 4-piston or 6-piston calipers. Whether...

Tarox offers 2-piece rotors for the Mk.5 with sizing that matches my stock rotors (312 x 25mm). They also offer them together with a caliper kit, but it is not packaged as such on their website. I'm just verifying whether their calipers are trim enough to fit under 16" OEM winter rims.

I understand that it isn’t necessary from a performance perspective, but I’m still interested in doing it. Also switching to RPF1 wheels to lose unsprung and rotating weight.

My 2017 VW Golf SportsCombi 1,4 TSI 150 GT R-Line will soon need new rotors and pads. I ordered it with the DCC package, so it has the same suspension and brakes as the non-PP GTI (310mm vented front and 272mm solid rear.) I don't track it, and the stock brakes have lasted well over 150 000 km...

I know that these are long gone, but did you happen to weigh them?