What did you do to your mk7 today?

[Acadia18]

Ah then you've got more than me fo sho. Jake convinced me years ago to get that stubby impact......has paid off uncountless times

I need that cordless ratchet in my life

I got it tool only from Amazon for like $80 since I already had some batteries. It's super helpful.

 

[draftgli]

I don't remember if it was my old RX-7 or Mk5 Rabbit but it was sketchy enough that I've used a lift since then.

Understand. It's obviously not like the fronts where you can turn the wheel to get more access.

That said, years back I managed to do rears in a mk4 in my driveway with a jack, stands, and hand tools. I know some things have changed since then that probably have made the job harder. But I don't know exactly how much. I'll have a proper look at it this spring...gotta take the snows off anyway.

 

[helushune]

Understand. It's obviously not like the fronts where you can turn the wheel to get more access.

That said, years back I managed to do rears in a mk4 in my driveway with a jack, stands, and hand tools. I know some things have changed since then that probably have made the job harder. But I don't know exactly how much. I'll have a proper look at it this spring...gotta take the snows off anyway.

I haven't done the brakes on the Mk7 yet but they're coming up as I just hit 49k and the fronts are looking thin. I had a Mk6 TDI (RIP) and I swear the rears were the exact same as the Mk5. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"

 

[RisingFallens]

I don't remember if it was my old RX-7 or Mk5 Rabbit but it was sketchy enough that I've used a lift since then.

I just usually use my impact with a swivel or something! Been looking at the stubbys a lot though

 

[draftgli]

I haven't done the brakes on the Mk7 yet but they're coming up as I just hit 49k and the fronts are looking thin. I had a Mk6 TDI (RIP) and I swear the rears were the exact same as the Mk5. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"

The fronts were cake. Straight forward, no surprises.

I’ve read a few horror type stories about the rears…but who knows.

 

[helushune]

I just usually use my impact with a swivel or something! Been looking at the stubbys a lot though

The fronts were cake. Straight forward, no surprises.

I’ve read a few horror type stories about the rears…but who knows.

Get the service manuals off erWin, read them before the work to understand what needs to be done and follow along. It'll be a breeze; it all goes together in a logical way.

 

[NoGodGetOverIt]

I wanted to increase the suck factor, so I threw on a CTS TIP and intake. I'm sure Diggs will say "mission accomplished."

 

[Diggs24]

 

[daconchslop]

A CTS part Diggs approves of!

 

[Acadia18]

 

[draftgli]

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Get the service manuals off erWin, read them before the work to understand what needs to be done and follow along. It'll be a breeze; it all goes together in a logical way.

Yeah, I’m aware of what needs to happen, have the appropriate brake tool, etc.

It’s just that the carrier bolts are in a tight spot…and with the car on stands, I can see how leverage might be a problem.

Be that as it may, I’d rather try to do them myself to limit potentially idiot “technicians” touching my car.

 

[TheMechanicDude]

Dang tool went up in price. Snagged a Dewalt mini impact. Pairs well with my Chinese BS large impact.
I do like the size of that Red one

 

[wasbaggedonce]

Overheard from an older man at work: "Why do people keep passing me in the right lane. It's not safe and they're going to cause an accident."

I chimed in with "It sounds like you're going too slow in the left lane."

He replies: "Oh no I'm not. I'm going at least the speed limit."

I just rolled my eyes.

 

[9uns]

Overheard from an older man at work: "Why do people keep passing me in the right lane. It's not safe and they're going to cause an accident."

I chimed in with "It sounds like you're going too slow in the left lane."

He replies: "Oh no I'm not. I'm going at least the speed limit."

I just rolled my eyes.

He's the general public unfortunately. Way too many uninformed drivers sitting in the left lane when ROW (allegedly) uses it appropriately as a passing lane.

 

[draftgli]

Changed the oil today with the extractor for the first time. It was a little “wonky” at first, but probably more user error than the tool’s fault. Seemed to work fine, once my dumb ass figured out what to do.

Also pulled the RS7 plugs and replaced with Ruths. Dropped them in right out of the box, didn’t mess with the gap. (Come at me bro).

So far so good, runs mint!