Currently running Ferodo pads which I prefer to the Mintex Redbox pads.
Pros: prefer Ferodo pads
Vehicle:
Volkswagen New Beetle
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Redline MTL is the only lube I could notice a diff and it plain shifts better.
Pros: noticeable difference, shifts better
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Scirocco
Part number: MTL
So I dumped the KONI Sport and opted for the Bilstein HD with stock springs and a rear bar. What a dramatic difference, still a comfortable ride and very tight around corners.
Pros: comfortable ride, tight corners
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
Just put 'em on this weekend. ASA AR2 18x8 wheels from the Tire Rack. Tires are Kumho SPT. They look great in person, especially for the money.
Pros: look great in person
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
My mkV GTI came with Bosch plugs stock. I am now using a set of NGK BKR7EIX plugs (which by the way come pre-gapped...)
Pros: come pre-gapped
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Part number: BKR7EIX
Metal impeller model is available but can be hard to find (Hepu brand). Recommended interval for changing is 80-100K depending on who you talk to. But many fail earlier and may fail as early as 20k. Change as preventive maintenance.
Pros: metal impeller available
Cons: may fail early
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Cost...$9 for filter online, $1/QT for Castrol GTX with rebate...so $15 or so...knowing that everythings done right..priceless!
Pros: done right, priceless
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Passat
Mileage: 12000 km
i had a yellowtop in my gti for several years. i got it from a friend who had had it as a second battery with his stereo install for 2 years. it lasted about 6 years total. bought a red top and liked it a ton. when my tt stock batt goes out, ill get one.
Pros: lasted about 6 years
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I've heard there was in issue with this with mintex pads for the Passat. the red boxes would just start up under high heat
Pros: red boxes, high heat
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Passat
I have bosh platnum on there and they look like crap after 2,000-3,000 miles.
Cons: look like crap, short lifespan
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
Mileage: 4023 km
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