Hello!
We've just bought a 2006 beetle!:clap: It has 100K on it, and would like to get some advise on parts.
Here are the questions:
1.) Front/Rear brakes. Worth the extra for drilled slotted rotors? If yes what is brand? (I dont want the cheapest set-up, but dont want 2500 Brembo kit.
2.) Shocks and Struts needs to be replaced. I've heard about the Blau Set. Thinking to go with that, but the kit does not includes a set of coil springs. I dont want to lower it, probably keep the same height. Is there any recommendation on new springs? Any particular brand, if it improves the quality of the ride is even better.
3.) Bushings, bearings. Since the suspension will be apart, what other bushings, bearings are recommended to get replaced? If yes, where to get them? are there any good companies around making bushings?
4.) Its a manual transmission. are there some poly bushings on the top of the transmission where the cables connected from the tranny to the shifter?
5.) The pedals are a bit loose. Not up-down, but more to the sides. I am able to move them from left-right a little bit. Seems something loose, or have been worn out?
6.) The Airbag lights are on. How to figure out what is causing it?
7.) I've noticed some oil leak. Seems to be coming from a piece that has two hoses connected to and its on the side of the firewall, somewhere in the middle. What is that part? Is it common for leaking?
8.) When the engine is cold, and it's turned on, the water light comes on blue. Is this normal on these cars?
That's all I can think right now.
Any help/advise would be appreciated!
Thank you!
We've just bought a 2006 beetle!:clap: It has 100K on it, and would like to get some advise on parts.
Here are the questions:
1.) Front/Rear brakes. Worth the extra for drilled slotted rotors? If yes what is brand? (I dont want the cheapest set-up, but dont want 2500 Brembo kit.
2.) Shocks and Struts needs to be replaced. I've heard about the Blau Set. Thinking to go with that, but the kit does not includes a set of coil springs. I dont want to lower it, probably keep the same height. Is there any recommendation on new springs? Any particular brand, if it improves the quality of the ride is even better.
3.) Bushings, bearings. Since the suspension will be apart, what other bushings, bearings are recommended to get replaced? If yes, where to get them? are there any good companies around making bushings?
4.) Its a manual transmission. are there some poly bushings on the top of the transmission where the cables connected from the tranny to the shifter?
5.) The pedals are a bit loose. Not up-down, but more to the sides. I am able to move them from left-right a little bit. Seems something loose, or have been worn out?
6.) The Airbag lights are on. How to figure out what is causing it?
7.) I've noticed some oil leak. Seems to be coming from a piece that has two hoses connected to and its on the side of the firewall, somewhere in the middle. What is that part? Is it common for leaking?
8.) When the engine is cold, and it's turned on, the water light comes on blue. Is this normal on these cars?
That's all I can think right now.
Any help/advise would be appreciated!
Thank you!