Brake pad light came on today...

[Shoppingcart111]

Re: Brake pad light came on today...

You do have to spend a fair bit money to get the power, but I fiquire with more stock displacement than a 1.8t and a stage two maybe stage three I should be better that a 1.8t, besides I'm trying to be different. Not to many people buld form this platform besides the car is rust free, straight, low miles and a good platform, could of sold and bought a 1.8t, but the odds that it has been driven pretty hard are good, where as a 2.0l platform.lets just say that most grocery stores and churches down like burnouts or racing if you get what I mean.

[cam_wmh]

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I guess there's practicality arguments to why this may not be the most efficient way to get a MKiV to 200HP, on the lowest dollar.. don't you have to spend $$$ on a supercharger or turbocharger to barely get the same power output on the Golf as a 1.8T? where as you could sell it, and take that $$$ upgrade to a 1.8T GTi

But in saying that, good on you for trying an endeavor many stray away from, such as myself :P

I'm interested to read about your build.

Cheers

[Shoppingcart111]

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LOL:
the 2.0l is the most dependable and cheap'st engine to maintain but it will always be treated like a redheaded step child.

Yes it is but wait till I'm done, All 2.0L VW enthusiats everywhere will be shouting praise from the hills.... ALL HAIL THE MODDED 2.0L... WE WILL BE SLOW NO MORE! muhaha muhaha.







man I take alot of painkillers

[VWSM]

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LOL:
the 2.0l is the most dependable and cheap'st engine to maintain but it will always be treated like a redheaded step child.

[Stonewall]

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Isn't that the same as modding a pocket bike? Lol

Ouch lol

[Shoppingcart111]

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Try modding a 0.8L Smart

Isn't that the same as modding a pocket bike? Lol

[Canadian Turbo]

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It takes skill and class to mod a 2.0L lol

Try modding a 0.8L Smart

[Shoppingcart111]

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Not at all.. I love mine and I don't care if I can't go 200+ km/h I like the looks rather than the speed

That's my motto with life, anyone can go fast... I look good standing still.
Plus anyone can mod a 1.8t and their a dime a dozen, It takes skill and class to mod a 2.0L lol

[snipa_mini85]

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Are you knocking 2.0L style?

Not at all.. I love mine and I don't care if I can't go 200+ km/h I like the looks rather than the speed

[Shoppingcart111]

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with my 2.0L?! The only time that I'm seen going fast is when those dam truck drivers are suddenly becoming larger and larger in my rearview

Are you knocking 2.0L style?

[snipa_mini85]

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the second statement is true, but sensor is only on front driver's side so that side is definately worn.

You should be ok, unless you're driving style is to prove to the world that you've got the ultimate driving machine.

with my 2.0L?! The only time that I'm seen going fast is when those dam truck drivers are suddenly becoming larger and larger in my rearview

[Satnam]

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Shoppingcart111 : Those stupid sensors f up all the time, I used to get the light on a regular basis for a couple of weeks, so I turned it off with my Vag. Definately check your pad life though, don't trust the light.

I beleive they come on with 2mm remaining on the pads. The light will also come on if the wire going to the sensor gets broken or damaged.

the second statement is true, but sensor is only on front driver's side so that side is definately worn.

You should be ok, unless you're driving style is to prove to the world that you've got the ultimate driving machine.

[Shoppingcart111]

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What kind of life is everyone getting out of their brakes?

I'm at 105,000 km and I've easily got 5+mm of pad left on the front.

I'm at 102 and I'm pretty sure their factory pads, previous owner from new showed no brake service in past service history from dealer. This is on a 2.0l though, Once turbo shows up that'l be a diferent story.

[Shoppingcart111]

Re: Brake pad light came on today...

Those stupid sensors f up all the time, I used to get the light on a regular basis for a couple of weeks, so I turned it off with my Vag. Definately check your pad life though, don't trust the light.

[NeonGTI]

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What kind of life is everyone getting out of their brakes?

I'm at 105,000 km and I've easily got 5+mm of pad left on the front.