plumber60 Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 (edited) I Just got quoted £585 for all this inc. VAT and fitting. New wishbones4 New ShocksLowering springsNew Rear DrumsNew Rear shoesNew clutch KitNew timing beltNew water pump Sounds like an awesome price to me Good? bad? (ugly? ) EDIT: OK new price £260 for Wishbones,Rear drums & shoes,Clutch. Including VAT and fitting Edited October 12, 2004 by plumber60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob84 Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 why do u want a new timing belt and water pump fitted? ur cars almost brand new lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 (edited) dont get standard shocks with springs, they Fcuk up well quick i had my springs on for 3months or so and it fooked the rear shockers. buy a kit or coilovers, its worth it.......trust me, ask me, matt and mike C when he gets his and anybody else with them, they wicked Edited October 12, 2004 by marcus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber60 Posted October 12, 2004 Author Share Posted October 12, 2004 why do u want a new timing belt and water pump fitted? ur cars almost brand new lol<{POST_SNAPBACK}>i know 14200 miles, but.........price good or bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber60 Posted October 12, 2004 Author Share Posted October 12, 2004 dont get standard shocks with springs, they Fcuk up well quick i had my springs on for 3months or so and it fooked the rear shockers. buy a kit or coilovers, its worth it.......trust me, ask me, matt and mike C when he gets his and anybody else with them, they wicked<{POST_SNAPBACK}>There aftermarket KYB gas shocks, dont 'think' there uprated though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 (edited) PMSL, my car hit 77k and needed a water pump, why fix summit which aint broke??? KWB should be ok, i spoken to a few peeps with them on and read some good reviews on them....... EDIT: yeah tis a good price EDIT 2: it will be even cheaper if u only replace stuff that needs replacing Edited October 12, 2004 by marcus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Finesse Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 If they're not shortened, they will still wear out very quickly Good price though imo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber60 Posted October 12, 2004 Author Share Posted October 12, 2004 OK new price £260 for Wishbones,Rear drums & shoes,Clutch. Including VAT and fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee R Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 why do u want a new timing belt and water pump fitted? ur cars almost brand new lol<{POST_SNAPBACK}> cambelt is rubber, will wear with mileage AND time on the GTi, I'll do mine at every 20k or 2 years Cossie 10k or 2 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob84 Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 why do u want a new timing belt and water pump fitted? ur cars almost brand new lol<{POST_SNAPBACK}> cambelt is rubber, will wear with mileage AND time on the GTi, I'll do mine at every 20k or 2 years Cossie 10k or 2 years <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Jays car is on a W plate and has done less then 15K though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 why do u want a new timing belt and water pump fitted? ur cars almost brand new lol<{POST_SNAPBACK}> cambelt is rubber, will wear with mileage AND time on the GTi, I'll do mine at every 20k or 2 years Cossie 10k or 2 years <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Jays car is on a W plate and has done less then 15K though<{POST_SNAPBACK}> still more than 3 years old tho and i doubt it's been changed yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sortedford Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 why you o n about doing the rear drums? thought u had new ones not long ago dude>? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber60 Posted October 13, 2004 Author Share Posted October 13, 2004 why you o n about doing the rear drums? thought u had new ones not long ago dude>?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Nah, bloody car clinic renewed the rear beam but used my brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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