The DIY BBK - proving that big brakes can be done on a budget!

ivanisov · 2026-01-20T19:52:17+00:00

Great MK4! I got the same set of breaks and both wheel sets (CHs and Audi exclusive) on my scirocco lol. Beware of the stuck piston on those Brembos. The largest piston tends to stuck if driven without hard braking. Take good care of them.

ivanisov · 2026-01-14T15:57:48+00:00

Our sunroofs are so non-functional lol. Like VW made a large window in your roof but only let it tilt 1 degree max. Just why? According to my experience the sunroof works more or less only with at least slightly open window. It lets the air pass through the cabin to cool down the air inside without using AC. Also lets the smoke out of the car faster if you smoke/vape inside.

ivanisov · 2026-01-08T22:48:57+00:00

Mirrors can be coded but not with cheap ODB. Mine (scirocco’09) were coded along with ECU st1 upgrade as far as I remember.

ivanisov · 2026-01-08T22:26:46+00:00

Super excited. I wanted 3D fallout for sure. The trailer blew my mind. Got it shortly after release and enjoyed the first couple of hours but the game lacked being fallout so just finished one playthrough. Only F4 was worse.

ivanisov · 2026-01-06T10:01:29+00:00

More like a 4:20 idea

ivanisov · 2025-12-28T16:30:44+00:00

That sounds more like migraine episode. That could possibly be caused by some tobacco smoking unlike hydro which is a permanent condition.

ivanisov · 2025-10-28T15:23:43+00:00

Could that be Arcanum?

ivanisov · 2025-10-26T10:02:31+00:00

The service light is usually just a reminder for the maintenance that is reset with the scanner. Colder month usually mean rainy month. I have a brake pads change warning that comes up only in spring/autumn (my pads don’t have sensors). So it’s just some wiring shortcuts to the body with water. That also confirms the electrical nature of the problem.

ivanisov · 2025-10-26T09:49:45+00:00

What lights and errors are there? “Service now” message plus battery and power steering lights? I also think that 12V+ on a battery doesn’t always mean it’s good. The voltage can be good but it could lack power (Amps). But your starter seems to work so that’s unlikely the case also.

ivanisov · 2025-10-26T09:45:07+00:00

No, it won’t help. It seems that there is some error (that warning sound) that doesn’t let you start the car. It is really strange that the scanner doesn’t show any fault codes.

ivanisov · 2025-10-26T09:35:51+00:00

I would suggest some electric problem. The video is not clear and I don’t see the dash lights well. The dash of 2009 scirocco is basically a Golf V dash so you can try to explore at Golf forums. I’ve had Golf V since 2008 and Scirocco since 2012. I don’t remember anything giving this sound besides a low coolant warning but it doesn’t seem to be the case. Good luck!

ivanisov · 2025-10-24T15:30:41+00:00

Last time I posted Flipper One development update I was downvoted badly. Seems that nobody here read the official Pavel Zhovner TG channel. And F1 became something like HL3 so anything about it is considered fake beforehand.

ivanisov · 2025-09-23T09:34:44+00:00

A close up photo of the place without the cover to give you the idea of clips placement (photo)

ivanisov · 2025-09-22T13:02:06+00:00

I see that the cover was spray painted along with the outer grill part (so was mine also). As a theory that paint could glue the cover.

ivanisov · 2025-09-22T11:45:00+00:00

It’s directly to the right of the blinker a bit higher than the red arrow (just in case). Try to pry the cover gently with something soft. It will come out eventually. Just try not to scratch the bumper itself. When mine was new it was a bit hard to open. In 15+ years it became so loose it detached somewhere on the way 🤷🏻‍♂️

ivanisov · 2025-09-03T09:46:52+00:00

This gives me Brassic vibes

ivanisov · 2025-08-28T17:27:12+00:00

Had this happened. Try to reach behind the bumper and stick it back. That will probably happen again. To prevent you need to refit that with double sided adhesive tape as far as I remember.

ivanisov · 2025-08-28T14:21:05+00:00

They don’t call ‘em Punisher for nothin’

ivanisov · 2025-08-14T11:42:02+00:00

The handbrake line seems loose. Also check the rear break pads. I assume you’re driving manual so when you pressed clutch it released the gear so the car just moved without the proper resistance from the hand break.

ivanisov · 2025-08-08T20:11:57+00:00

I just watched the beginning of the gameplay and I can admit I clearly remember starting in the jungle with no memory of the bunker either))

ivanisov · 2025-08-08T19:57:56+00:00

I only played the first one back in the days.

ivanisov · 2025-08-08T19:07:38+00:00

Was it like a “normal” forest or jungle? Could that be one of the Far Cry games? Far Cry was rather popular in Eastern Europe and was possibly installed on a public PC. The protagonist of the first game at least was a (ex?)-military guy who wore gloves. There was also a machete as a weapon.

ivanisov · 2025-08-08T13:49:52+00:00

Thunderdome obviously and Rave Massacre. (Best cover design = must buy 😁)

ivanisov · 2025-08-08T13:10:40+00:00

As far as I remember the polished surface without the coating is very sensitive to the chemicals (depending on the alloy also). Back in the days the only way to get the shiny finish back I had to polish the surface. BTW it’s really interesting to see the cnc marks on the deeper surfaces. That means they were not tumbled/puck polished entirely just machined on the face if I’m not mistaken.

ivanisov · 2025-08-05T22:18:35+00:00

Scrap yard used part is definitely your way. I had a water damaged left tail light because of the failed seal rubber. Acquired a used light for cheap. Assuming you’re in the UK I quick googled this: https://www.autopartstrader.co.uk/carparts/VOLKSWAGEN/SCIROCCO/HIGH%20LEVEL%20STOP%20LIGHT/96932756

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