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I was looking for one of these 10 years ago. Turned out it was easier to find a gti 😁 Probably still the case, only gtis are now a little bit pricier than they were back then

Interestingly, when I contacted TRW about red front gti calipers, they told me there was a possible match with subaru parts.... I never did get back to them with a casting number off of my calipers though

Will suggest this to garage as something to think about, thanks.

The rings and hubs haven't been replaced in the 10 years I've owned it, so I assume they never have (on 165k). They look in pretty reasonable condition too, I gave them a quick wire brush and no flakes of rust, just fine dust. No visible cracking either. I have replaced both sensors, I've booked it back in to the garage for further investigation and asked them to check resistance in the cables. Most of the obvious issues should throw up a code.... I got codes for both sides when sensors disconnected. Also made sure all of the engine bay fuses were pushed in properly as aware they cause some peculiar issues. I'll give the contacts a proper clean later. Utterly bamboozled by this one. How does it get gearbox info? Sensor? Where?

Does anyone know if the ABS unit is coded to the car? 51 plate.

TRWs distributor are pretty helpful if you contact them, it's ZF something they have an online contact form.

I had 4 new toyos at the same time & my gti was terrifying under hard braking for a good few thousand miles. After 6 months of 'settling in' they seemed pretty good but fronts were done in no time. Mine is lowered sensibly and I've never had any issues with fit of 195/45s

You might be able to find red TRW rear calipers but they are not cheap and i had a long wait for them. I got a pair last year.... to replace the silver ones previously installed by a garage TRW BHQ136E TRW BHQ137E

Excellent, thank you. Knowing the name of what you want always helps. I'm not sure I could have described it very easily without using the words knob and thingummy a few times. I guess the lock pin that goes through the rosette also has a 'technical term'? Kind of on the same subject, does anyone have any tips on adhesive for sticking the plastic brackets back onto the door cards? A few of mine have fallen off or remained attached to the clips. They've left no damage on the card or any trace of what they were stuck with.

My lock knob keeps disappearing into the door, I thought after 10 years of ownership I should probably fix it. I need to get one of these that is not broken: Does anyone know if it has a part number? Or have one kicking around somewhere that they don't need?

Is the lower arm the same on the 6n2? And they maybe make up any other difference in all 3 with the ball joint?

Oh look, I'm talking to myself on the other ball joint thread. See my answer on that one for more info. Got mine on Ebay but messaged first to make sure I was getting exactly what was listed.

I'm pretty sure I ordered 'RTS' ball joints for my GTI 5 years ago. Part numbers 93-90973-156 and 93-90973-256 They were the correct length. Autodoc are no good for this because you will order RTS but they have a habit of just swapping out for a different brand with the same part number. These joints are often incorrectly listed and its basically a lottery as to whether you end up with GTI or non GTI version. Good luck.

GTI has a wider track, so ball joints are longer. Took me ages to find ones that were definitely GTI when I needed them. There were plenty listed as being for all variants. Most people selling online have no idea there are 2 variants and were clueless when asked.

My lupo GTI has been very good to me but I recently had a N/S front ABS fault, which came up as faulty sensor. Sensor was replaced, code cleared and all apparently working fine. Today I took it in for MOT then got a call from garage saying that, when front wheel is on rolling road, the N/S front brake is engaging slowly until locked and ABS can be heard. Even with feet flat on the floor! Other observations noted were: - doesn't happen on open road, when all 4 wheels are turning - doesn't happen on rolling road if ignition is off - N/S pads worn at about twice rate of O/S - no fault codes - not had any noticeable braking difference, pulling to one side under braking etc - no random ABS engagement in day to day use - ABS has been functioning as it should on the road before and and after ABS sensor fault - I have occasionally smelt hot brakes but figured it was just my driving... guess it could have been the the N/S front though Figured it could be the new sensor was faulty but that should throw up a code. Currently thinking maybe ABS module but no idea really. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

You may be able to source spare parts from KW automotive in Rochester. They are very helpful. Not sure if you can get individual smaller parts but I got a single AP damper through them. They are listed as the contact point for KW too.

There's a tdi being broken up on ebay. Worth trying some of the lupo / arosa Facebook groups for a spare ecu too

Sounds like it's gone to a good home, and I'm sure you'll get your money's worth out of it.

There was a 38k tdi on ebay. Bought for peanuts and sold for a tidy sum.

Pm'd you but also just remembered this. They're available just no shipping to US. Like someone else said, probably best find someone to import for you. I used to get honda parts from Japan via someone who specialised in buying and shipping whatever was needed, would even bid on auction sites for you.

To cover all possibilities, including replacing or swapping over ball joints and different sized ball joint nuts each side 13, 16, 17 & 18mm. Will help if you have open ended or ratchet 16 and 17. Thanks me.

Can anyone tell me what spanner / socket sizes I'll need to replace GTI suspension arms please? From start to finish, not just the bolts that hold the arms in place. Got to get the job done this weekend but think I'm a couple of spanners short....

If cills are still available, a grinder won't be necessary. Rich check your mail.

Yep, a black GTI. Not sure what's left other than what was mentioned above. Steering wheel has airbag and looks in reasonable condition.

@mk2 found a few 'endschalldämpfers' on German ebay but they looked ropey as hell for the price unfortunately 😕 FYI there's someone on faceache breaking a black lupo in Sidcup - they have doors £30 each and a steering wheel for £50. PM me and I can link you if interested.