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Hey guys,
Talked to Stewart Transport last week. My mkIV complete kit should be loaded this Friday for trip down to Louisiana. If goes as planned, ok t will be here the following week. Looking forward to your guidance and knowledge.

by Cutter 54 , Yesterday at 09:28 AM (10 Views)
I am reviewing my options for steering in my Mk 4. I have the FFR manual rack (sent by error instead of a power rack) to use with my hydro boost, and I am revisiting my initial plan of using electric PS (with a manual rack). Specifically I am looking at electro-hydraulic PS, which some of you are using. I finally got the phone number for Fast Freddie, whom I will call next week to learn about his steering kit, but in the meantime I came across ...

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I have a Mk 4 with Mustang PBR brakes. I have mixed up some hardware and am unsure about the 4 bolts needed to attach the FRONT CALIPERS TO THE SPINDLES.
I suspect they are the black M 12 X 1.75 bolts with hexagonal heads and dried red thread locker on the threads. They are 1.5 inches long.
Also, PLEASE CONFIRM CORRECT TORQUE. The manual mentions 95 lb ft., but I searched the bolt torque table in the back of the manual and M 12 x 1.75 are listed at 61 lb ft. Please confirm both specifications. ...

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I am reviewing my options for steering in my Mk 4. I have the FFR manual rack (sent by error instead of a power rack) to use with my hydro boost, and I am revisiting my initial plan of using electric PS (with a manual rack). Specifically I am looking at [B]electro-hydraulic PS[/B], which some of you are using. I finally got the phone number for Fast Freddie, whom I will call next week to learn about his steering kit, but in the meantime I came across a very informative YouTube video by that young ...

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Has anyone here installed the eStopp Electronic Parking Brake on the Roadster with rear Wilwood calipers? If so, what did you learn during the install and where did you mount the unit? How did you route the cables, etc? Pictures please if you have them. Thanks in advance. Scott

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