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Did the MK5 subframe bolt straight up? If not, what modifications are required for it to fit?

Straight fit

ToiletTFSI wrote: ↑Sun Jun 19, 2022 11:09 pm Having seen the posts on here about the mk7 golf stalks mod… I didn’t think those stalks came with cruise… turns out they did on certain cars - thanks to Doc.

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Having sent stalk master tech Giddy a pm, he agreed to work his magic again and reverse engineer them to see if it can work like the trip/wiper side. Looks like this is all doable and they are back with me having been converted! A little off being able to test them yet! Big thanks to Giddy for that one!

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Looking to fit these style stalks into my van, do you know what was swapped around to get the cruise control side working?

Any updates on this build looks oem finish nice work

Good bit of inspiration here for what I want to do to mine. Love the attention to detail!


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Sorry yes - lapsed with updating on here…

Moved on quite a bit…
Front end, Aluminium subframe, arms, hubs, new bearings and the brake set up on…





Wheels test fitted…

Engine is now in and complete. Wiring complete, just needs a base map to run more than just moving it round…







Still a lot of finishing to do, but it’s in and running.
Huge thank you to Doc… it simply wouldn’t my have happened without his genius!

Then onto the rear suspension - the old caddy being on air ride with a 4link and watts links set up, I was keen to have the rear setup right… and tight.

Weld on flip kit instead of shackles…




Which involved reversing the leak peg - which involved matching a new peg and welding it in.







Black race polly bushes installed:




To keep the rear beam central and zero wobble, I designed and made a panhard bar set up.







When on the floor it sits almost horizontal- happy with its position.



Then everything bolted on…

Calipers in for a colour change to satin silver all round…







Brake set up is:
Vbt front Ap racing 4pot radical with twin bell and rotar.
Rear vbt vented r32 Caliper with their 345mm (I think) twin bell and rotor setup.

Tyres fitted and tear fit on the caddy..

And they look huge! No rubbing or touching anywhere but then it isn’t lowered to where I want it yet…

Then I found a tailgate (which I have always wanted) at a breakers - which they let me remove it and everything needed for it!





Then the tricky part of cutting the areas needed to mount.
I wasn’t keen on fitting a whole replacement panel which would mean drilling the rivets. Peeling the roof back etc. so I settled on cutting the whole that’s there on the tailgate vans and 3d printing some covers to keep it water tight.



Under seal just sprayed to keep rust at bay before painting - easy to remove with panel wipe/thinners.

3d printed covers:



To spoiler or not to….



Also realised that with the tyres I have gone for, I need to add a touch of camber to the rear. Which on calculating it will match the front camber perfectly.

Before and after centralising the rear beam - needs another slight adjustment before I am happy.



After:



As you can see - camber needed.

Was never happy with the grey…

Time for a strip down and make the place look like a crime scene…





Almost ready for paint - last of the polymask to on on the walls… and last part of masking off the caddy:

Quite pleased with the outcome… first time painting a vehicle…

Whilst everything is out… I have also added in whatever I can electronically… (again huge shout to Doc!! )

Active TPMS
Climatronic system
Spacewalker’s steering wheel module for the mk7 golf wheel with paddles
Heated seat loom
OE footwell lights
Traction control button (was a 1.6 which came without)
W8 interior light
Heated washer jets to go with the factory fitted heated screen
Scirocco clocks with colour display
Washer bottle level sensor
OE Rear boot switch with integrated reverse camera