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Tried searching but can't seem to find what I'm looking for ...

Does anyone know the ton weightage of a 2.0 GT TSI?!

I need to get some jack stands but need to know what weight to get i.e 2 Ton !!

2 Ton will be fine.

Car is around 1350kgs from memory...but obviously you're only lifting one side/corner of the car with 1 jack so you're not lifting all 1.3T in one go...so even 1.5 ton jobbie will suffice.

EDIT.

Unladen weights - 1373kgs for Manual 2.0 TSI to 1439kgs for DSG R!!!

Lardy fecker. Need more booooooooost.

Chungster I was hoping to remove both the front wheels at the same time, is that possible on 2 ton jacks?!

how u intending to lift the whole front end with single jack??? where u putting the jack another words?

if u can get to a spot central enough..then yes 2 ton jack will be fine as front half will still be less than the whole car.

why dont you just get it on axle stands...jack one side up, put stand under, jack other side up, put stand under.

Or use OEM jack one side, seperate jack the other side?

haha sorry not just one Jack it's 2, this is what I was looking at:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... &langId=-1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

oh you're talking axle stands now lol doh mis read your opening post!

yeah they'll be fine.

haha sorry bud it's been a long weekend !! Think I might buy those then go have a drink or 12

went in halfords earlier looking for big box of latex rubber gloves. both stores have ran out!!!

Most annoyed...had to cancel my afternoon fun and games.

juniorbanks wrote:Chungster I was hoping to remove both the front wheels at the same time, is that possible on 2 ton jacks?!

Yes, I did it at New Year on two axle stands rated at SWL 1524Kg each (1.5ton).

Your problem will be the Jack Stand points and where you jack up on the sill dimple marks.
The floor pan bends so don't use this area. There is a hard point behind the small plastic cover where the front jack pad is fitted. Remove the cover. Put something on your jack head to distribute the load and couple up here with the jack (assuming its a hydraulic type).

The way I did it was using my fitted Jack Pads and then resting the Scirocco on the garage lift points on the forward sill areas above where the green line is.

@chungster... gloves cheaper for a box like that on the local market if there is a diy stall.

C.

Online stock check !! Get with the times man, although it was a nice day to take the Roc out !!

Slightly concerned about the gloves !! You know they are for cars right !!

Thanks for the advise RW I will look into the pads although are they needed if you use axle stands

local market...jeez when was the last time i attended one of those!!!

£10 for box of 100 from Halfords...maybe i'll check Amazon! Buy anything on there these days.

juniorbanks wrote:
Slightly concerned about the gloves !! You know they are for cars right !!

don't worry mate, tried and tested on previous occasions

Bit of lube...it's all good!

Just ask................... (someone who shall remain nameless! )

Well it's either wigit, Jane or Trix and I'm pretty sure it's not wigit ... Jane and Trix have both been very quite since the weekend show, so not sure what went on and I don't want to start assuming but well your out of gloves ?! Maybe I'll give Febs meet a wide birth .. Or bring my own glove, I'll see what mood I'm in

Chungster wrote:local market...jeez when was the last time i attended one of those!!!

£10 for box of 100 from Halfords...maybe i'll check Amazon! Buy anything on there these days.

You've never lived then!

How much! £4.99, not a penny more.

juniorbanks wrote:Thanks for the advise RW I will look into the pads although are they needed if you use axle stands

Missed my point, use the points where the front pack pads would be fitted into the floor pan to lift the car. Removing the cover first. There a photo showing what is behind the cover. As long as you put something on the jack head like a small block of wood, you can pick up there safely to lift. Not suggesting fitting Jack Pads to do this job.

Then drop the car onto the axle stands on the lift points on the sills where I put the green line in the photo.

That way you'll be able to get the jack stands and the lifting jack under the car without struggling with positions

C.

dunno where u r C but i tend to stay away from the markets round here....

but i will have a look in anycase if i can buy a big box for only a fiver.

juniorbanks wrote:Well it's either wigit, Jane or Trix and I'm pretty sure it's not wigit ... Jane and Trix have both been very quite since the weekend show, so not sure what went on and I don't want to start assuming but well your out of gloves ?! Maybe I'll give Febs meet a wide birth .. Or bring my own glove, I'll see what mood I'm in

what meets in Feb? The Wales trip is in Wales....i had to check what a Full Welsh Breakfast is...does include a sheep?

Should be a good meet tho regardless

Chungster wrote:

juniorbanks wrote:Well it's either wigit, Jane or Trix and I'm pretty sure it's not wigit ... Jane and Trix have both been very quite since the weekend show, so not sure what went on and I don't want to start assuming but well your out of gloves ?! Maybe I'll give Febs meet a wide birth .. Or bring my own glove, I'll see what mood I'm in

what meets in Feb? The Wales trip is in Wales....i had to check what a Full Welsh Breakfast is...does include a sheep?

Should be a good meet tho regardless

The Wales trip is in Wales ??..... Well yeah Full Welsh includes sheep, latex gloves and no lube !

I've booked a room already, What about you ?

Jane wrote: I've booked a room already, What about you ?

No not booked yet....but will sort something soon.

Chungster wrote:

Jane wrote: I've booked a room already, What about you ?

No not booked yet....but will sort something soon.

He's waiting to find out where I'm staying ..

RW if i am just changing the brake calipers I.e just up for a few hours can I not just use the standard mounting points / jack points? Not had it up it yet so sorry if that sounds a bit noob

what calipers u changing to??