The CHEAPEST R32 in the USA and Its ROUGH!

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Today we add another R32 to the fleet. This is a 2004 R32, MK4 generation. I am pretty sure it was the cheapest R32 in the US. The car needs some work. In this video we walk through all the MK4 issues, do visual inspections on the engine, suspension, brakes. Also plan for a fair amount of rust repair. At this exact moment the plan is for about 500WHP turbo setup. #R32 #Humblemechanic
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@HumbleMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

I need your help! What is lacking DIY wise on these cars? I Want to be sure I get everything out of this possible

@jimmy4025 4 жыл бұрын

High HP build would be great.

@jp2246 4 жыл бұрын

Nice, fix exterior rust or replace rusty body panels then cool wrap?

@Hi__itsHassan 4 жыл бұрын

HumbleMechanic not a diy request but does the r32 front and rear bumper fit on the mk4 gti? Thanks

@DonryuRaiden 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know if this R32 is with a DSG, maybe an option, instead of the 6speed manual.🤔 Get the sunroof out, put a cage in, rip the interior out, go for a nice time attack track tool maybe.

@DonryuRaiden 4 жыл бұрын

@@Hi__itsHassan they fit, lots of ppl here in Germany crave for them and swap them, even on normal G4

@AM-vs1ht 4 жыл бұрын

Turbo project and forged engine rebuild. Like if you agree 🙋‍♂️

@stevenyia2778 4 жыл бұрын

You gonna fund the build then I'm in 😂😂👍👍

@oliverpigot1599 4 жыл бұрын

Not forged.. please let the enige rebuild be detailed AF!! 😍

@kcscustom9759 4 жыл бұрын

@Oliver Pigot: Why not forged...?

@collinklitz7434 4 жыл бұрын

Supercharged

@oliverpigot1599 4 жыл бұрын

Keith’s Garage well oke forged and detailed 😜

@GoWstingray 4 жыл бұрын

When someone buys a parts car but doesn't have the heart to let it die, true car guy!

@802Garage 4 жыл бұрын

In Vermont we call this nearly factory fresh. 😂

@Nobody-U-Want-2-Know 4 жыл бұрын

I would LOVE to see a complete & in-depth video series on building up a race-ready VR6. Stripping down, block re and re, boring, oversized pistons and h-beam rods, crank knifing, dry sump, timing, CNC dimple head porting, oversized valves with dual springs and titanium retainers, cams, short intake, big turbo, meth injection, and dyno tuning. Or, instead of the stereotypical VR6 turbo, a REAL electric supercharger/hybrid system. There’s some companies out there doing electric motors driving the crank via cogged belt (as opposed to an electric leaf blower fan in the intake), and battery banks in the rear.

@jamesbarr3455 4 жыл бұрын

Grab the front subframe, clean it up, powder coat it, with step by step on the prep. Same with all the suspension arms. Some DIY seat repair? Aftermarket stereo, done correctly? Cheap headliner repair? That's all I can think of right now. Press On!!!

@chrisdub8883 4 жыл бұрын

James Barr A good list to start with 👌🏻

@user-lc7zt8sk6i 4 жыл бұрын

I certainly want to upgrade my stock stereo and speakers. I think my front L speaker has a short because it makes an interesting noise everytime I start up my car. Great point on the headliner! For the most part mine is fine except for the rear near the hatch and my front pillars coming undone.

@AdarisTempest 4 жыл бұрын

I would *totally* hang a rusted, Humble Mechanic-signed R32 fender on my wall in the garage, looking over my Golf R, hahaha! A giveaway would be cool and would give some folks an interesting story to tell.

@mocasinuldomnuluipablo2237 4 жыл бұрын

totally agree man!

@hondacota4rt 4 жыл бұрын

Just give it to this dude

@garthor 4 жыл бұрын

My first thought was actually to do one of those beetle fender bikes that I've been seeing over on pinterest... I wonder what one of those would look like in an R32 fender... =p

@TazR6 4 жыл бұрын

I am really looking forward to this project. As you know, I drive a 17 year old Peugeot 307 and have never had anything VW, nor do I plan to. I am addicted to your videos though. I think it is your methods that do it for me rather than the objects. The way you explain each step and the huge depth of your knowledge. Not to mention your passion for what you do. It is really interesting and easy to understand.

@jp2246 4 жыл бұрын

IMO some of the best looking OEM wheels ever made!

@HumbleMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

100%

@DonryuRaiden 4 жыл бұрын

May I disagree? I'd go for the "8xa601025hfzzk80", I know just 17", but more my taste. 🙂

@jameshaulenbeek5931 4 жыл бұрын

Similar to the Rotiform BUC... which I love!

@DanielJStahl 4 жыл бұрын

Pretorias by far superior.

@liftingafterdark3241 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I’d love a set for my Mk5 GTI!!

@ioannisioannou7518 4 жыл бұрын

Rough around the edges for sure but I think she’s found the best home she could ever have! Can’t wait to see what you do with this one

@phox0999 4 жыл бұрын

I get why you don't want to go crazy with the nice blue one so I'm excited to see what you do with the black one.

@kottyking 4 жыл бұрын

Charles....please please do a timing chain. I need to do a clutch and timing chain my tornado red r32! I actually just repainted and tackled my rust issues with my rockers and fenders. Everything your doing right now I just tackled body wise. Closing in on 200k and 10 years of highs and lows. Also a midwestern car I can relate to the black one more than the blue one for sure.

@One_Guy 4 жыл бұрын

21:50 HPA!!! That's local to me!! i always find it cool when youtubers use shops that are in my backyard :D

@GermanEliteTuning 4 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for this build since I talked to you about it at SEMA. I can’t wait to hear the turbo R32 Wookiee noises.

@chrisrutherford3862 4 жыл бұрын

Man love the hose clamp on the drive shaft boot at 26 58min Quality work man ship

@JuanRamirez-zl8jh 4 жыл бұрын

Cannot wait to see the upcoming videos on this project!

@HumbleMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so pumped

@andyman7931 4 жыл бұрын

There's going to be some awesome content in this car. as a former northerner I can't wait to see how you tackle the rust. If you're serious about selling the white wookie I may be interested in giving it a good home in CLT.

@REbornDArth 4 жыл бұрын

Since I am from Germany I can tell: All the rust spots are super common on these era VWs. Almost any and all have these issues, when not looked after well. Especially the fenders - it happens that there the drains get clogged and the leafs and all get wet, keep the wetness there and finally it starts to rust. A good thing to do in our world of road salt is regular washing and cleaning out the drainage around the fenders. It is not only a VW thing, my Opel also was full of gunk there.

@HumbleMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

100%!!! So much gets trapped behind the fenders

@Leon-nc8cu 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this too Charles! Had my 2003 UK R32 since new and still love getting under it to tinker. Big Brake Kit is on my future mods list so can't wait to see your reaserch and opinions... Thanks again for making quality R32 content, and I'm still insanely jealous of your new workshop!

@SL0000WSIX 4 жыл бұрын

I'm literally starting my own R32 project, same color and almost exactly the same issues. I'm geeked you're putting out content that will help me along on my own project. Cant wait.

@dubCanuck1 4 жыл бұрын

5th/6th gear diff oil change. Proper fix for the damn hatch latch

@keny46 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to see you follow the mk3 gti project through. I like seeing the older gens getting some love would be cool if you ever do a mk1 or 2 gti or maybe a scirocco or Corrado.

@benhu0511 4 жыл бұрын

I have an automatic mk4 jetta wagon 2.0 gas, and I don't have any workmanship problems (as far as I know), it has 288,xxx miles on it, and it is still my daily, yes it does have a little bit of electrical issues like interior light come on every once a while or that one door lock is not communicating to remote or the car it self. But the engine runs smoothly, transmission shift fine, everything just works! Sometimes even want to take it apart and see how can this thing keep running this good! And can't wait to see more R32 modifications!

@Dev1l0ck666 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure what's lacking on DIY vids for for Mk4 R32's but I'm just kinda excited to see what you do with this car. I used to have a 2000 Mk4 Golf nothing fancy but it was still fun to drive.

@petecurran3995 4 жыл бұрын

That's sn awesome find, Charles - it'll be better than new when you're done! Looking forward to the adventures a lot; bet you're lovin' that lift as well. Great work! 👍🏻🛠

@seanlyons161 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you cover a lot of the mk4 golf. I’ve had mine for 16 years factory standard zero modifications. I must be the only one! Wish I was local to you but I’m in the UK

@vwsteve19 4 жыл бұрын

Super excited for this as a fellow Mk4 R32 owner!

@yamondakawazuki8941 4 жыл бұрын

16:34 There’s a little overlap in audio

@HumbleMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

I am super sorry about that. Something must have tweaked in the render. :(

@yamondakawazuki8941 4 жыл бұрын

HumbleMechanic no need to apologize, just lookin out brotha✊🏼

@RR3EURO 4 жыл бұрын

Respect so much of what you do. I try my best to be as helpful to others in some ways I can. Thank you again.

@silentvalue 4 жыл бұрын

I love the investment you've made (garage area etc) in order to really give you the opportunity to reinvent the channel.

@owleeva 4 жыл бұрын

This is my dream car. Any work on it definitely delights my heart!

@cuttyscustomdubs553 4 жыл бұрын

Yo! Super excited for this build. I'm currently doing the head gasket on my MK4 R32. They're apparently bullet broof but none the less I am doing mine. There's not a lot of information on the 24v vr6 head gasket replacement. I'm looking forward to when you pull the head! Cheers

@dmonstn 4 жыл бұрын

This is perfect! I just picked up an 01 Jetta 2.0. looking forward to this series

@BlandNutz 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah the front wings/fenders are the same shape and width across the mk4 range so pretty cheap,same as the mk5.And that front bumper is an easy fix with some plastic weld,nice project dude.i have a mk5 R32 here in the uk so any R content is great.

@veedubtuner 4 жыл бұрын

Im looking foward to this series, especially the body rust repairs as I have the same common issues with my MK4 Wagon project.

@ThisIsReMarkable 4 жыл бұрын

MK4 wagon life! Driver's door latches, amirite??

@veedubtuner 4 жыл бұрын

@@ThisIsReMarkable nope, the lower rockers where the fenders meet up just like in Charles's vid 👍.

@GTiGLiTN 3 жыл бұрын

I dig it! I bought an R32 with less miles and in arguably better mechanical shape for 4300 about two years ago. It suffered from clear failure (red) and had some mix/matched body panels and was subsequently painted black (poorly) by a previous owner. I got the fans working (it had Spals with a switch) which got the AC working, and I fixed some other issue with the rear haldex not working and it was a fun car. I now have a much nicer red one and I'm happier for it. I also have a MK1 TT that has a 3.2 swap that has the same vision of power. I would love to see this build follow a "budget" theme all the way through--refurbish rather than replace when possible and show that a MK4 can be done well without a ton of money if you're willing to put in the work.

@JoseGonzalez-hd7gr 4 жыл бұрын

This car needs some love... bushings, arms, suspension. I think there're a lot of content to make vídeos keep it so OEM as posible and improve handling, clutch, 4 motion and remove rust. Another R32 in da house!!!

@bryvr6 4 жыл бұрын

Forget the cosmetic stuff!! You already have a nice one, make it a streetable track toy

@OZCover 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. That's gonna be a cool project. Can't wait you start tuning this car. Killing it !!!

@MrWoowootila 4 жыл бұрын

Just went through my mk4 rusty Minnesota GTI. I pulled the motor and completely replaced most of the suspension. If the subframe is the same as other mk4s you can get a Dansk aftermarket one for $115. Look up electrolysis for rust removal or evaporust in a 5 gallon bucket and let sit a couple of days for all rusty parts. I did the fuel tank strap replacement. Yours look pretty rusty. New parking brake cables, cheap. Control arm kit from FCPeuro. The most expensive parts was probably all the new hardware. Yours looks bad. For the white corrosion parts on aluminum such as the transmission, pontoon boat cleaner works pretty good. I bought a aluminum acid solution purple something from a auto parts store in a gallon container. Spray on power wash off. Maybe left a greyer tint after, but looks almost new. Sprayed with boeshield protectant and it should stay rust free for many years. Boeshield works good on bare aluminum parts. On the motor, man was it rusty. Paint a rust flaking off. Used a wire wheel, but you are going to send the motor to a machine shop and it will not have to mess with that headache.

@ChaseHollandProductions 4 жыл бұрын

When you were bouncing the car I died laughing

@owenjaeckle8542 4 жыл бұрын

Hey charles just bought a 2012 Jetta SE. Gonna be stalking your old vids a lot more now! Cheers

@HumbleMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@imAlico64 4 жыл бұрын

This is why I am subscribed to your channel! Love to follow the DIY and makeover of this R32!

@Sijray21 4 жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to this build! Love the r32 VR6 love. Looks like a lot of work. Best of luck!

@SanchoSanto 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait. I love my 2002 337 and will be keeping an eye out for future videos of this R32.

@mantalo38200 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Charles. I’m French and owner of a 2005 3.2 V6 Audi TT, so to say a Mk4 R32 with an Audi Badge ! So interested with all you can do on the power train and chassis. Thanks for the content, it is just awesome !!!

@verbatum141 4 жыл бұрын

I'm stoked for this series. I'm in the process of straightening out my R32 and I'm betting I'll learn quite a bit from this. Looking forward to seeing the knuckles come off... My axle bolt is rusted and I can't get it out lol.

@MrTheHillfolk 4 жыл бұрын

6:29 best thing you can do to save your car is run an AGM style battery. I put one in the 99.5 Jetta I got in 2001 and besides it lasting 13 years when I pulled the battery tray up to inspect the wiring recently , the grounds looked brand new. What did it have for a battery for the last 8 years ? A dead one , it was tucked away in the garage awaiting timing chains and all that has been completed recently. So spring a couple extra bucks on a better battery than a plain old lead acid , and you'll be happier years later.

@eval7952 4 жыл бұрын

If I would have knows this channel 2 years ago I would have sold u mine! Black, around 90k miles of going to work and home driving. I know u would have loved that car, for me it was better selling it and got an Mk7 gti, 2 door w R bumpers.

@CheferDutt 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, always cool watching your content.

@Westyy5493 4 жыл бұрын

So excited for this build, a good bit TLC is definitely over due for that beautiful machine ❤️ As for future 'how to' videos I'd love an in depth look at drivetrain, subframe/arms and pretty much all suspension removal and refurbishment please Charles 👍 as I really want to do my R32! Looking forward to seeing the continual stream of quality content GO TEAM R32! 😁🤦

@joannaatkins822 4 жыл бұрын

I love watching a crapheap get polished up and made good again. This is probably your most enticing content yet

@EightTM8 4 жыл бұрын

so excited for this car, been anticipating on this vid since the instagram post! As a VR6 owner, maybe you could do some DIY on good shifter setups.

@okanelkin 4 жыл бұрын

I’m excited for this series. I’ve been looking for a clean mk4 vr6 Jetta or GTI, and when I find one this will be the perfect place for me to learn how to diy.

@jamesrichardson4604 4 жыл бұрын

Loving your channel and content. Gotta love a mk4 golf, I own a 2001 mk4 gti with 300bhp hybrid turbo. Owned it for 17years. Love from the uk buddy.

@phil6012 4 жыл бұрын

Lord Fusor makes an adhesive that will fix that bumper cover. Probably 120/T20/T21 or 152/153, but I'd contact them for a recommendation. I've used their products for automotive plastic repairs and have always been happy with the results.

@HumbleMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thank you!!!

@jameswebb9096 4 жыл бұрын

Picked up a bmp r32 for 3100. Has an eip turbo kit and melted piston from said kit🤣 and pretty mint interior with cloth seats. Would like to see how u address straightening the pinch welds, coolant tank relocation, rear quarter glass seal replacement as well as the brembo 17z big brake install

@dolssondko 4 жыл бұрын

REALLY looking forward to this project. Can't wait to see a Charles tear down of that engine.

@albertoarriaga2297 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely looking forward to seeing this done! Looking to turbo my black magic R32 as well!

@michaelpaterson5281 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff really enjoying the channel.

@gplusgplus2286 4 жыл бұрын

Request : Although not too difficult, I cant find gen 1 haldex rebuild instructions (general checking, and eg clutchpack replacing), all parts still available from vw/audi. As you understand, my haldex is busted on the TT.

@anterrickson2585 4 жыл бұрын

I am very excited for this series!!

@user-lc7zt8sk6i 4 жыл бұрын

@HumbleMechanic Charles awesome video! I can feel your excitement for this R32 through your enthusiasm and eagerness, for the turbo and big brake kit. In a previous thread of yours I posted about an issue I was having with my MK4 R32 - CPS BANK A&B Circuit High Input. I replaced the sensors myself, but never cleared/reset the monitors, and as a result I failed SMOG. You replied to my inquiry and I was encouraged to not give up on my R. Long story short....had I not passed SMOG I would have likely listed the R for sale at around $3500 with 224k miles (no rust). After seeing your project R I'm glad I didnt low ball myself and I now share the optimism of building my R into a race car like yourself! My R has been my daily since 2006, so I'll be picking up a newer vehicle first, and then at a much slower pace following your lead! I look forward to your posts and the feedback from the VW community.

@sneakyfoz3692 4 жыл бұрын

This is going to be a great restoration project, look forward to the final outcome.

@labradormcgraw 4 жыл бұрын

Always a great day when THM uploads. Sheer quality from beginning to end. Gotta love The Humble Mechanic.

@HumbleMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@052188joseph 4 жыл бұрын

Rear R32 rear suspension bushing rebuild, I haven’t got to that on my R since I haven’t seen any detailed videos of it. I did rebuild my 3.2l engine using your white vr6 rebuild video.

@KC-lu7vo 4 жыл бұрын

The lift is boss and the garage is still too clean! White Wookie VR6 turbo needs to be given a chance to live. Testing the Miata on the dragon should be an option! Yes, good to see older Dubs get some love❤ too. Great video!

@christopherwhit3111 4 жыл бұрын

I'm super excited about this build. I bought a used 2003 jetta gli 2.8 vr6 and I'm really anxious to bring it back to full glory and perhaps beyond normal glory. Looking forward to vr6 content :)

@kenku5125 4 жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to upcoming episodes!

@hachirokuae8657 3 жыл бұрын

Me: mom I want to buy a R32 Mom: we already have it R32 at home:

@hachirokuae8657 3 жыл бұрын

Thx man for the like

@3nkrypted 4 жыл бұрын

DIY you should do next Door lock actuator removal and install Key fob signal boost starter removal and install 5 speed to 6 speed swap trunk latch relocate with the flip out cam remote start Install seat warmers with the switches and buttons install door light install headlight levelling motor install twin rear caliper brake system Next big car project: a turbo Vw golf mk4 2.slow 8v that actually runs

@longgoneg60 4 жыл бұрын

Charles, show us how the center diff feeds off trans and how to service it when it leaks! Maybe show us seals, center diff "bearing" and how to properly mark the shaft when disassembling halves to replace the bearing.

@pezz_pezzer 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my, I have that same sway bar and 034 end link setup on my Mk7 GLI. Well, it has different bends in it for the AWD vs my FWD but those end links are so worth the extra cost. I do love me some H&R as I also have their lowering sport springs also. Was shocked how much difference the rear sway bar and end link upgrade made with the overall handing and made the initial turn-in so much better. I think I am going to keep and continue running the DCC adaptive dampeners as I really do like them. Thank you for this one Charles and looking forward to your new Wookie build. Man I hope we get to do the event next year, still not over the cancellation.

@SolidSativa1 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Denmark. Keep up the good work!

@christophersnyder4354 4 жыл бұрын

looking forward to the compression/leak down test. I purchased a mk5 r32 with 150k a year ago. Running smooth from what I can tell; really want to stage 1 supercharger but afraid of what is lurking inside. 🙊 so excited!!!! keep up the great videos humble!!!!!

@tonymorrison5942 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Can’t wait to see more !!!

@12gaugetwinkie 4 жыл бұрын

Lots of good humble content coming up

@blue32nu 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to see some Haldex maintenance. Aside from fluid changes. Clutch packs, LSD, the bushing on the drive/prop shafts

@balazsmlnr 4 жыл бұрын

Man that clamp on the front driver side CV boot drives me nuts, especially since I have seen that on God knows how many cars. I really cant belive that there are "mechanics" who have the audacity to put those kinds of clamps on a CV boot. Oh and the fender giveaway would be awesome, I can totally see its place in the shop. :D

@rizza7575 4 жыл бұрын

I might have just gotten the cheapest MKV R32 here in Virginia yesterday $1150.00. High mileage 216k, great maintenance records, she bumped a truck with a hitch. Took out the grill and passenger sprayer and broke the top tabs on the headlights. A few other cosmetic issues on the interior, but overall I stole it !

@HumbleMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

That’s AWESOME.

@eddieescobar4722 Жыл бұрын

I've kept up with u for a while from this ...show ., u tube to u having your show on cable ...great job....very informative..💪👍😎

@TheBlaert 3 жыл бұрын

A keeper for sure. Those things are going to absolutely rocket in value like the MK2 GTi's did

@ifell3 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see the weld repairs!!

@802Garage 4 жыл бұрын

Cool project! Definitely not beyond saving. Even assuming there will be some nasty rocker rust hidden. Excited to see you do some mods on it!

@Martymartinio 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to your future videos on this. I have a few similar issues with rust on my MK5 R32 on the drivers door corner (Not as bad giving the mileage), so will be interesting how you address this. I notice the sills look similar as well, so it would be nice to see how you put them back together creating a nice flush finish, as you can see like a 1mm gap on mine, very annoying!

@mikekerr4874 4 жыл бұрын

Aluminum subframe time!! Man, this is going to be some work with all that rust. But it looks like a fun challenge. Best of luck, sir.

@I6VALVEFREAK 4 жыл бұрын

AWESOME AS ALWAYS!!

@RexenPrime 4 жыл бұрын

None of that rust is that bad at all. I live in the midwest, ive seen BAD rust. I just laugh at this cars rust.

@MrMega200 4 жыл бұрын

I live in the northeast and we would consider this car pretty good aside from the mechanical issues. My Subaru it worse than this and I still drive it.

@GasTachs 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this build! And Yes BY FAR THE CHEAPEST! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

@ThreePedalGarage 4 жыл бұрын

You car was pretty cheap too!

@crunkamigo 4 жыл бұрын

Man I thought my mk4 r32 was going on a hell path but Im actually proud of its condition after this

@patkelly7999 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, Nice lift Charles, well wear:):)

@wyattoneable 4 жыл бұрын

I'm totally off subject here but I'm loving the new shop.

@thedumbapple2339 4 жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie, seeing all that rust gives me anxiety! 2.5 turbo swap would be interesting.

@Aucourant347 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so excited it looks like my mk4 I been fighting off the rust for the past 8 years. Love to see how to properly fix the rockers lots of diy for rockers but nothing for pinch welds.

@CarsandCoding 4 жыл бұрын

I would also like to know why he is calling out the pinch welds. What can be done to protect them so they don't end up looking like that? You have to jack up the car from there so they will get damaged, is it because the paint scrapes off and they rust?

@Andrew-zv4fm 4 жыл бұрын

I look forward to seeing this project.

@kluwe801 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so jealous Charles! Congratulations!

@MihaiGradin 4 жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to this project. I think that you, Charles, and a few other people made me buy a MK4 GTI. :))

@05blkgti 4 жыл бұрын

Looks to me like someone just pressed another bushing (probably used) in and didn’t realize it needed new hardware. Probably turned into a rush job. Ran into this on my 2005 GTI. Dealership wanted $750 to do the work. I said screw it, I’ll buy my own parts from BFI. Got the R32 control arms and hardware for $200 dollars. Had a mechanic friend of mine do the work in his back yard($100). Then took it too the dealership for an alignment for probably $100 dollars. The car road just fine after that. Not bad for $400 dollars.

@jamespn 4 жыл бұрын

I like the threaded in wheel stud that makes it easy to center and align the wheels with the holes for the bolts.

@carolinabeacher1558 4 жыл бұрын

had the oil pan changed, ive had to change one a few times on a buddies, what genius/comedian designed those bolts to go in the transmission housing :D