I got a Jetta, yo.
Ok, obviously this isn't going to get to 30-pages unless somebody posts in here. Let me start with the pix:
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1997 VW Jetta GLS
2.0 SOHC 8v I4 115hp
5-spd
power windows
blue
tyte rims
dartmouth lacrosse sticker
Welcome to chick-car-dom :thumbsup:
I'll contribute! Congrats on the purchase! :clap: My 1990 Golf (same basic car as your Jetta, sans trunk) is still on the road with over 500,000 km on it. Keep up on the basic maint and it should be a reliable car for you. What's the mileage, and did you get it for a good price?
NBPT?????
Didn't figure you for a lax player :lol:
no break power transfer :lol:
so, what are ya gonna do to it/?
Nick's Big Penis Transport
Quote from: J86 on February 04, 2008, 05:35:21 PM
so, what are ya gonna do to it/?
Drive it for about 3 months, put some parts on it, then sell it to a junkyard.
Let me rephrase, what do you WANT to do to it? :lol:
I think we all know what will happen
A review:
http://www.beaterreview.com/?p=17
Quote from: Payman on February 04, 2008, 05:32:44 PM
I'll contribute! Congrats on the purchase! :clap: My 1990 Golf (same basic car as your Jetta, sans trunk) is still on the road with over 500,000 km on it. Keep up on the basic maint and it should be a reliable car for you. What's the mileage, and did you get it for a good price?
It has 127k, and most of it seems to be in good order. Purchased for one 1990 Audi V8Q and $950. I got the seller to knock off $350 because the clutch slips. Worst case I pay $400 for a clutch replacement - best case is the self-adjusting cable just needs some manual adjustment.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 04, 2008, 05:38:16 PM
Drive it for about 3 months, put some parts on it, then sell it to a junkyard.
indeed :praise:
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 05:40:31 PM
It has 127k, and most of it seems to be in good order. Purchased for one 1990 Audi V8Q and $950. I got the seller to knock off $350 because the clutch slips. Worst case I pay $400 for a clutch replacement - best case is the self-adjusting cable just needs some manual adjustment.
If it's the clutch, you may be surprised at how inexpensive they are for this car. I bought a rebuilt for $135 for my Golf... installed it myself.
Quote from: J86 on February 04, 2008, 05:39:27 PM
Let me rephrase, what do you WANT to do to it? :lol:
I think we all know what will happen
The place I bought it from had a supercharged 2.0 sitting on their shop floor. I WANTED them to install it before I took delievery, but they wouldn't do it for free. :lol:
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 05:43:13 PM
The place I bought it from had a supercharged 2.0 sitting on their shop floor. I WANTED them to install it before I took delievery, but they wouldn't do it for free. :lol:
It's amazing how few people will do something for anybody for free.
Quote from: 3.0L V6 on February 04, 2008, 05:40:21 PM
A review:
http://www.beaterreview.com/?p=17
Torsional stiffness is remarkable, as evidenced by the way the car lifts the inside rear wheel on tight autocross turns.:rolleyes:
Who writes these articles? Idiots, that's who.
Congrats Nick. You gave up 4WD but at least you gained another pedal, so it's OK. :huh:
Nick, is that an Arai or a Bell BR-1 in your avatar?
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 04, 2008, 05:46:19 PM
Nick, is that an Arai or a Bell BR-1 in your avatar?
It's my Shoei RF-1000.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 05:43:13 PM
The place I bought it from had a supercharged 2.0 sitting on their shop floor. I WANTED them to install it before I took delievery, but they wouldn't do it for free. :lol:
bitches
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 05:46:56 PM
It's my Shoei RF-1000.
Is it an SA approved skullcap or not?
I posted it just to let you know where you might have issues with it.
:huh:
They should at leat get that missing trim piece for you.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 04, 2008, 05:47:46 PM
Is it an SA approved skullcap or not?
I forget what SA is. Could it be SA2000? If you mean some kind of FIA flame redardant standard, then no. It's a motorcycle helmet.
Quote from: Payman on February 04, 2008, 05:48:53 PM
They should at leat get that missing trim piece for you.
THE RR DOOR MOLDING! ON NOEZ!
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 05:49:06 PM
I forget what SA is. Could it be SA2000? If you mean some kind of FIA flame redardant standard, then no. It's a motorcycle helmet.
I don't know what it stands for, but it's above "M" is for motorcycle and is what most tracks require.
I'm looking at buying the BR-1 right now, but I'd really like to find a good helmet for a tad less than $400.
Get rid of that stupid sticker!
What kind of seller doesn't remove bumper stickers?
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 04, 2008, 05:50:51 PM
I don't know what it stands for, but it's above "M" is for motorcycle and is what most tracks require.
I'm looking at buying the BR-1 right now, but I'd really like to find a good helmet for a tad less than $400.
My Shoei was about $300. It's more than I'd usually spend, but I was being paranoid about safety when I first started riding. I can't tell you much about other helmets, but I love my Shoei.
Is your left-hand strut blown through the tower, or is that just a hose in front of the mount?
Well, it will probably get double the fuel mileage the V8Q did. And a manual transmission can't hurt either.
Quote from: Raza on February 04, 2008, 05:55:07 PM
Get rid of that stupid sticker!
What kind of seller doesn't remove bumper stickers?
It's called "wholesale". It's a good thing because you usually save some money by doing some of the cleanup work yourself. Of course, you could also end up with a complete lemon.
Quote from: Secret Chimp on February 04, 2008, 05:55:47 PM
Is your left-hand strut blown through the tower, or is that just a hose in front of the mount?
that must be some kind of optical illusion
Wait, what happened to the V8Q? Anyone mind pointing me in the right direction?
Quote from: MrH on February 04, 2008, 06:11:37 PM
Wait, what happened to the V8Q? Anyone mind pointing me in the right direction?
If you want one, there's an Audi/VW recycler shop that has like five of them. One of them used to be mine.
I thought you replaced the belt and a lot of other things and it was running well?
Quote from: MrH on February 04, 2008, 06:14:42 PM
I thought you replaced the belt and a lot of other things and it was running well?
It is running well. It's just that the entire brake system needed replacing at a cost of $3415, so I decided to cut my losses.
Quote from: MrH on February 04, 2008, 06:14:42 PM
I thought you replaced the belt and a lot of other things and it was running well?
Apparently the brakes took a shit. :huh:
Quote from: MrH on February 04, 2008, 06:14:42 PM
I thought you replaced the belt and a lot of other things and it was running well?
The the brake lines rusted out and Nick's wallet gave up the ghost.
Quote from: thecarnut on February 04, 2008, 06:15:56 PM
Apparently the brakes took a shit. :huh:
The brakes actually worked remarkably well, despite their outward appearances. :lol:
Quote from: HotRodPilot on February 04, 2008, 05:30:35 PM
Welcome to chick-car-dom :thumbsup:
He's been there before. He's owned a Focus.
I'm glad you got the 5 speed because the 2.slow teamed with the automatic is dreadfully bad.
Other than the powertrain, cigarette butts, and trash in my brother's '96 Jetta Trek, it's not a bad car to drive. :lol:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 04, 2008, 06:28:42 PM
He's been there before. He's owned a Focus.
I'm glad you got the 5 speed because the 2.slow teamed with the automatic is dreadfully bad.
Other than the powertrain, cigarette butts, and trash in my brother's '96 Jetta Trek, it's not a bad car to drive. :lol:
I'd put it just a notch below the Focus. The Jetta just isn't quite as sharp, the ride is harsher, and the engine is not even as exciting to play with. One thing I love, though is the interior. In fact, I think it is the most comfortable, ergonomically sound and best quality interior of in any car in it's class. In nearly every respect, it seems to be a better car than any Civic, Corolla, Cavalier, or Escort from the same year.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 06:37:17 PM
I'd put it just a notch below the Focus. The Jetta just isn't quite as sharp, the ride is harsher, and the engine is not even as exciting to play with. One thing I love, though is the interior. In fact, I think it is the most comfortable, ergonomically sound and best quality interior of in any car in it's class. In nearly every respect, it seems to be a better car than any Civic, Corolla, Cavalier, or Escort from the same year.
Yeah, I don't think it's as sharp or as refined, but the steering is nicely weighted and it does have fairly stable handling.
It's hard to beat a Focus. Even VW knows that, which is why they copied the control-blade IRS from the Focus.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 04, 2008, 06:44:07 PM
Yeah, I don't think it's as sharp or as refined, but the steering is nicely weighted and it does have fairly stable handling.
It's hard to beat a Focus. Even VW knows that, which is why they copied the control-blade IRS from the Focus.
The Focus is a great car.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 04, 2008, 06:44:07 PM
Yeah, I don't think it's as sharp or as refined, but the steering is nicely weighted and it does have fairly stable handling.
It's hard to beat a Focus. Even VW knows that, which is why they copied the control-blade IRS from the Focus.
It's certainly easier to drive straight on the highway than in a Focus - or maybe my Foci's alignment was thrown off from all the autox/rallyx. :lol:
Quote from: Secret Chimp on February 04, 2008, 05:55:47 PM
Is your left-hand strut blown through the tower, or is that just a hose in front of the mount?
The answer to your question, I have discovered it on the VW Vortex forum's FAQ:
Gap between the strut tower and the top plate in engine bay?
Don't worry, that is normal. Turn your steering wheel all the way and you'll see one gap grow larger as the other one becomes smaller. If the gap gets much larger than 1/2" or so, you may need to replace the strut bushings/bearing (see above), however, even a brand-new car has that gap.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 06:46:12 PM
It's certainly easier to drive straight on the highway than in a Focus - or maybe my Foci's alignment was thrown off from all the autox/rallyx. :lol:
No, mine pulls towards the slope of the road on the freeway too.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 04, 2008, 06:44:07 PM
Yeah, I don't think it's as sharp or as refined, but the steering is nicely weighted and it does have fairly stable handling.
It's hard to beat a Focus. Even VW knows that, which is why they copied the control-blade IRS from the Focus.
On which car?
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 04, 2008, 06:49:06 PM
No, mine pulls towards the slope of the road on the freeway too.
Ok yeah, same problem. Foci's just like to turn; straight lines are boring to them. :praise:
Quote from: Raza on February 04, 2008, 06:49:07 PM
On which car?
FWIW:
"While the interior quality of the previous model startled rivals and led most of them to up their game in revised/replacement models, the astonishing chassis and all round ability of the Mark 1 Ford Focus startled Volkswagen (and indeed other rivals). In order to counter criticisms of the average dynamics of the previous model, it is widely reputed that Volkswagen poached from Ford the engineering team who designed the multi-link 'control blade' rear suspension system, widely regarded as the class benchmark for ride and handling. The suspension changes, along with careful tuning of the chassis, led to the Mark 5 Golf delivering better road manners. However, this also sacrificed usable cargo space; despite this model's considerable increase in size over the outgoing model, its hatch volume is roughly 3 cubic feet less."
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 06:51:01 PM
Ok yeah, same problem. Foci's just like to turn; straight lines are boring to them. :praise:
I think the US-spec ride height has something to do with it.
The rear suspension changes toe as it compresses. Supposedly, lowering the car helps with the side-stepping issue in a turn.
Oh, there's also a little bonus to getting a Jetta: I already have a set of Jetta wheels/tires that I had used previously on the 'st33m. They will fit perfectly on this car.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 04, 2008, 06:54:45 PM
I think the US-spec ride height has something to do with it.
The rear suspension changes toe as it compresses. Supposedly, lowering the car helps with the side-stepping issue in a turn.
But I LOVED the side-stepping issue. :wub:
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 06:57:34 PM
But I LOVED the side-stepping issue. :wub:
That shit used to scare me on freeway onramps. :mask:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 04, 2008, 06:52:09 PM
FWIW:
"While the interior quality of the previous model startled rivals and led most of them to up their game in revised/replacement models, the astonishing chassis and all round ability of the Mark 1 Ford Focus startled Volkswagen (and indeed other rivals). In order to counter criticisms of the average dynamics of the previous model, it is widely reputed that Volkswagen poached from Ford the engineering team who designed the multi-link 'control blade' rear suspension system, widely regarded as the class benchmark for ride and handling. The suspension changes, along with careful tuning of the chassis, led to the Mark 5 Golf delivering better road manners. However, this also sacrificed usable cargo space; despite this model's considerable increase in size over the outgoing model, its hatch volume is roughly 3 cubic feet less."
Interesting.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 04, 2008, 06:58:56 PM
That shit used to scare me on freeway onramps. :mask:
I used to scare my passengers by tapping the brake in turns and letting the rear end slide a little. It was so easy to control, it wasn't even funny. A cop saw me do it one time and he just gave me a warning. :praise:
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 07:00:31 PM
I used to scare my passengers by tapping the brake in turns and letting the rear end slide a little. It was so easy to control, it wasn't even funny. A cop saw me do it one time and he just gave me a warning. :praise:
It does like teh left foot braking.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 04, 2008, 07:02:58 PM
It does like teh left foot braking.
I wunder if the JEtta likes it? That'll have to wait, there's supposed to be some kind of nasty winter precip starting tonight. I hope I don't need wipers tomorrow... oh, I shoulda pulled the 'sc0rt out so I could drive that instead.
JET-uhs have torsion beam rear suspensions. It may not like it.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 04, 2008, 07:09:46 PM
JET-uhs have torsion beam rear suspensions. It may not like it.
I thought it was struts in the back.Apparently it's coil springs on an "independent track-correcting torsion beam rear axle" with a sway bar.
Nope.
"There?s a reason every phone book from Bangor to the Bay Area lists at least one or two VW-specific repair shops. Jettas are a pain to work on. There?s plastic where metal should be, metal where nothing should be, weird sensors you can?t find, and commonly replaced maintenance items obscured by things like the chassis. When you do finally identify and manage to remove the offending component, its replacement can be difficult to locate and expensive when found."
lmao, so true.
Congrats, Nick.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 06:15:49 PM
It is running well. It's just that the entire brake system needed replacing at a cost of $3415, so I decided to cut my losses.
Welcome to New England. So glad I don't work on cars there anymore...
So sorry. So, so sorry.
damn. now I really wish I still had the s2000 so we could re-create the funny scene in Fast & Furious with a couple bottles of NAWS :rockon: :lol:
Quote from: Vinsanity on February 04, 2008, 08:20:59 PM
damn. now I really wish I still had the s2000 so we could re-create the funny scene in Fast & Furious with a couple bottles of NAWS :rockon: :lol:
too soon, junior... :cry:
Quote from: Vinsanity on February 04, 2008, 08:26:03 PM
go fetch my car :devil:
you better watch who you talk to like that, we ain't on ur block no more
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 08:27:17 PM
you better watch who you talk to like that, we ain't on ur block no more
YOU WERENT DOUBLE CLUTCHING.
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 04, 2008, 08:28:39 PM
YOU WERENT DOUBLE CLUTCHING.
Toretto! SWAT came into my house, and disrespected my family because someone narked me out - and you know what? It was you!.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 08:30:07 PM
Toretto! SWAT came into my house, and disrespected my family because someone narked me out - and you know what? It was you!.
DISRESPECTED MY FAMILY.
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 04, 2008, 08:30:29 PM
DISRESPECTED MY FAMILY.
I NEVER NARKED ON NOBODY! I NEVER NARKED ON NOBODY! I NEVER NARKED ON NOBODY! I NEVER NARKED ON NOBODY! I NEVER NARKED ON NOBODY!
I don't what makes me feel worse:
That I know what you guys are talking about or the fact that you're talking about it...
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 04, 2008, 08:32:19 PM
I don't what makes me feel worse:
That I know what you guys are talking about or the fact that you're talking about it...
Or the fact that they can quote full scenes...
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 04, 2008, 08:32:19 PM
I don't what makes me feel worse:
That I know what you guys are talking about or the fact that you're talking about it...
You know you love that movie.
Quote from: Raza on February 04, 2008, 08:33:44 PM
Or the fact that they can quote full scenes...
Probably fried a Piston ring.
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 04, 2008, 08:34:18 PM
Probably fried a Piston ring.
You're lucky that 100-shot of NAWZ didn't blow the welds on the intake.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 08:35:21 PM
You're lucky that 100-shot of NAWZ didn't blow the welds on the intake.
A couple of Nissan SR20's would pull a premium one week before race wars.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 08:35:21 PM
You're lucky that 100-shot of NAWZ didn't blow the welds on the intake.
DANGER TO MANIFOLD!!!1!
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 08:35:21 PM
You're lucky that 100-shot of NAWZ didn't blow the welds on the intake.
NNAAAAAWWWWWWZZZZZZZ
*KABLOOM*
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 04, 2008, 08:36:18 PM
A couple of Nissan SR20's would pull a premium one week before race wars.
You're a smart one, Ted. Maybe too smart. What are you feelin, Lance? 40-weight? 50-weight?
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 08:38:19 PM
You're a smart one, Ted. Maybe too smart. What are you feelin, Lance? 40-weight? 50-weight?
Bullshit asshole, no one likes the tuna here!
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 04, 2008, 08:38:50 PM
Bullshit asshole, no one likes the tuna here!
Yeah, well I do.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 08:40:12 PM
Yeah, well I do.
I live my life a quarter mile at a time. Nothing else matters: not the mortgage, not the store, not my team and all their bullshit. For those ten seconds or less, I'm free.
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 04, 2008, 08:41:27 PM
I live my life a quarter mile at a time. Nothing else matters: not the mortgage, not the store, not my team and all their bullshit. For those ten seconds or less, I'm free.
I ain't losing. That fool is running a Honda 2000, man. I'll win, and that way me and my dad can roll together when he gets out of prison.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 08:43:16 PM
I ain't losing. That fool is running a Honda 2000, man. I'll win, and that way me and my dad can roll together when he gets out of prison.
Oh shit! We got cops, cops, cops, cops!
(http://www.geocities.com/djsanzzz/The_Fast_and_the_Furious_-_jetta.JPG)
:wub:
:lol:
Hey, wait, hold up! I don't have any cash, but I do have the pink slip to my car.
(http://www.funnyjunk.com/pages/jetta.jpg)
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 08:46:19 PM
(http://www.geocities.com/djsanzzz/The_Fast_and_the_Furious_-_jetta.JPG)
:wub:
(http://www.ricedup.com/vote/images/21.jpg)
:wub:
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 08:46:19 PM
(http://www.geocities.com/djsanzzz/The_Fast_and_the_Furious_-_jetta.JPG)
:wub:
I used to think that was such an awesome car when I saw the movie... :lol:
Quote from: thecarnut on February 04, 2008, 08:48:02 PM
I used to think that was such an awesome car when I saw the movie... :lol:
I thought the same with the Supra. :lol:
Quote from: thecarnut on February 04, 2008, 08:48:02 PM
I used to think that was such an awesome car when I saw the movie... :lol:
The engine is stock and it's an automatic. :nono:
Dude I DARE you to spec yours out to look like that...
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 04, 2008, 08:49:26 PM
Dude I DARE you to spec yours out to look like that...
If I did, I'd be able to sell it to some retard collectors for 50-g's. But, no thanks.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 08:49:03 PM
The engine is stock and it's an automatic. :nono:
Auto???
Maybe that's why Frankie Muniz drove it. :lol:
Quote from: thecarnut on February 04, 2008, 08:51:06 PM
Auto???
Maybe that's why Frankie Muniz drove it. :lol:
Frankie Muniz was in that movie? :confused:
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 04, 2008, 08:51:28 PM
Frankie Muniz was in that movie? :confused:
No, he bought that Jetta after the movie was finished.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 04, 2008, 08:51:55 PM
No, he bought that Jetta after the movie was finished.
I can't believe he actually drove that POS in public.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 08:46:19 PM
(http://www.geocities.com/djsanzzz/The_Fast_and_the_Furious_-_jetta.JPG)
:wub:
(http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/3811/vinnyfnfjettayo0.jpg)
Maybe he's not such a pussy:
http://www.frankiemunizracing.com/
He drives a Formula Atlantic. :mask:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 04, 2008, 08:54:56 PM
Maybe he's not such a pussy:
http://www.frankiemunizracing.com/
He drives a Formula Atlantic. :mask:
Because he has money. If I had money, I'd start my own WRC team.
Quote from: Vinsanity on February 04, 2008, 08:53:59 PM
(http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/3811/vinnyfnfjettayo0.jpg)
who is that clown?
The reason for this thread's existence makes me sad.
Quote from: omicron on February 04, 2008, 08:57:24 PM
The reason for this thread's existence makes me sad.
V8Q>>>>Jetta.
Cost to keep V8Q>>>>>Jetta
In Nick's situation, Jetta>V8Q. :(
Quote from: omicron on February 04, 2008, 08:57:24 PM
The reason for this thread's existence makes me sad.
cars are like women...
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 08:58:40 PM
cars are like women...
You think you're rid of them, but they show back up at awkward moments when you're with your new car?
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 08:58:40 PM
cars are like women...
...you get what you pay for? :devil:
(http://www.g8bmp.com/Images/Cars/H9000-09.jpg)>(http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/1994/Audi/17855/1994.audi.v8.341-396x249.jpg)
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 04, 2008, 08:59:38 PM
You think you're rid of them, but they show back up at awkward moments when you're with your new car?
if only :lol:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 04, 2008, 09:00:50 PM
(http://www.g8bmp.com/Images/Cars/H9000-09.jpg)>(http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/1994/Audi/17855/1994.audi.v8.341-396x249.jpg)
why must you discredit the beautiful V8Q by placing it beside that monstrosity?
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 09:01:21 PM
if only :lol:
For some unknown reasons, al my ex-girlfriends are either waitresses or bartenders. Going to a new joint is like playing russian roullette.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 04, 2008, 08:47:24 PM
(http://www.funnyjunk.com/pages/jetta.jpg)
more cargo capacity than yoru average Ford Ranger :devil:
9000 Aero
:wub:
(http://www.q45.org/rick-uberq-main.JPG)>(http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/1994/Audi/17855/1994.audi.v8.341-396x249.jpg)
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 09:02:42 PM
why must you discredit the beautiful V8Q by placing it beside that monstrosity?
Because the V8Q is for old German men with turkey necks and droopy balls.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 09:04:02 PM
more cargo capacity than yoru average Ford Ranger :devil:
The doors don't even line up in that pic.
The unibody is fucked.
Quote from: Vinsanity on February 04, 2008, 09:04:15 PM
(http://www.q45.org/rick-uberq-main.JPG)>(http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/1994/Audi/17855/1994.audi.v8.341-396x249.jpg)
Blasphemy.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 04, 2008, 09:05:30 PM
Because the V8Q is for old German men with turkey necks and droopy balls.
Please make your own a SOB thread if you wish to continue with these shenanigans
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 04, 2008, 09:05:30 PM
Because the V8Q is for old German men with turkey necks and droopy balls.
I'll take your word for it, but I've never seen an old German man's balls.
Quote from: omicron on February 04, 2008, 08:57:24 PM
The reason for this thread's existence makes me sad.
This entire thread is a tragedy.
Quote from: sandertheshark on February 04, 2008, 09:07:24 PM
This entire thread is a tragedy.
A tragedy easily avoided if my sugar daddy would have given me about $4,000 instead of spending it on silly Chevy Avalanches. :rage:
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 09:08:38 PM
A tragedy easily avoided if my sugar daddy would have given me about $4,000 instead of spending it on silly Chevy Avalanches. :rage:
I told you, you need to give daddy more sugar.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 09:06:27 PM
Blasphemy.
Please make your own a SOB thread if you wish to continue with these shenanigans
We're never going to get to 30 pages without shenanigans.
(http://www.vh45de.com/images/MPH%20-%20VH45DE.jpg)
is greater than
(http://images.carsales.com.au/private/2758580.jpg)
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 04, 2008, 09:12:17 PM
We're never going to get to 30 pages without shenanigans.
(http://www.vh45de.com/images/MPH%20-%20VH45DE.jpg)
is greater than
(http://images.carsales.com.au/private/2758580.jpg)
Is that Infiniti engine transversely mounted? :confused:
Quote from: sandertheshark on February 04, 2008, 09:10:57 PM
I told you, you need to give daddy more sugar.
here, this one's for you
(http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/detail/56/39/22183956.jpg)
Quote from: thecarnut on February 04, 2008, 09:13:31 PM
Is that Infiniti engine transversely mounted? :confused:
No :nutty:
Quote from: thecarnut on February 04, 2008, 09:17:34 PM
It looks like it.
You're being fooled by that POS Jap intake manifold.
Quote from: thecarnut on February 04, 2008, 09:17:34 PM
It looks like it.
The intake is sideways.
I want a Nissan VH45DE in my Z someday.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 09:15:46 PM
here, this one's for you
(http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/detail/56/39/22183956.jpg)
I was think less of that sugar and more of this sugar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p0z1y5mg_E
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 09:18:43 PM
You're being fooled by that POS Jap intake manifold.
Yeah, probably.
It looks like a white spider with an infiniti badge stuck on it perched on top of the engine. :mask:
Quote from: sandertheshark on February 04, 2008, 09:19:20 PM
I was think less of that sugar and more of this sugar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p0z1y5mg_E
I would certainly be willing to give you a live performance of that for a modest fee of only $4000.
(http://www.ocatt.org/91.toyota.camry.jpg)
(http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/1994/Audi/17855/1994.audi.v8.341-396x249.jpg)
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 04, 2008, 09:20:44 PM
(http://www.ocatt.org/91.toyota.camry.jpg)
(http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/1994/Audi/17855/1994.audi.v8.341-396x249.jpg)
Wow, you're so unfunny... Go away. :rolleyes:
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 04, 2008, 09:20:44 PM
(http://www.ocatt.org/91.toyota.camry.jpg)
(http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/1994/Audi/17855/1994.audi.v8.341-396x249.jpg)
Reported.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 09:18:43 PM
You're being fooled by that POS Jap intake manifold.
Better than your Nazi plastic engine cover.
It takes 2 Nuclear bombs to stop the Japanese. The Germans give up long before that.
Sweet feathery jesus...
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 04, 2008, 09:21:48 PM
Better than your Nazi plastic engine cover.
It takes 2 Nuclear bombs to stop the Japanese. The Germans give up long before that.
That thing you call the "engine cover" is actually an integral part of the air filter housing, and it was the German's idea to take over the world in the first place.
Quote from: R-inge on February 04, 2008, 09:22:03 PM
Sweet feathery jesus...
You might want to have that checked...
(http://i22.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/d7/3c/a151_3.JPG)>(http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/1994/Audi/17855/1994.audi.v8.341-396x249.jpg)
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 04, 2008, 09:20:44 PM
(http://www.ocatt.org/91.toyota.camry.jpg)
(http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/1994/Audi/17855/1994.audi.v8.341-396x249.jpg)
HAHAHAHAHAHAH TREP YOU'RE SO FUNNEH LAWL WHERE YOU GET SO FUNNEY FROM LAWL?!?!? OMG
Joke was killed about 3 years ago. Actually, it was never funny.
Man, you're way worse than I!
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 09:23:09 PM
That thing you call the "engine cover" is actually an integral part of the air filter housing, and it was the German's idea to take over the world in the first place.
The Germans always start shit they can't finish right.
Case in point: the Wankel engine.
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 04, 2008, 09:24:51 PM
(http://i22.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/d7/3c/a151_3.JPG)>(http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/1994/Audi/17855/1994.audi.v8.341-396x249.jpg)
Reported.
This thread is to celebrate my new Jetta, not rub in my face the fact that I had to give up the awesomest car ever.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 09:26:20 PM
Reported.
This thread is to celebrate my new Jetta, not rub in my face the fact that I had to give up the awesomest car ever.
It wuz t3h awesome. I agr33.
When you get rich and become an engineer, buy another one, a 4.2 with a stick.
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 04, 2008, 09:28:18 PM
It wuz t3h awesome. I agr33.
When you get rich and become an engineer, buy another one, a 4.2 with a stick.
Reported.
You know I failed calculus, so now you're rubbing it in my face that I won't be an engineer.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 09:29:01 PM
Reported.
You know I failed calculus, so now you're rubbing it in my face that I won't be an engineer.
:wtf:
Quote from: thecarnut on February 04, 2008, 09:29:40 PM
:wtf:
Reported.
WTF stands for "What the Fuck?", and that is a swear word. I am offended.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 09:30:49 PM
Reported.
WTF stands for "What the Fuck?", and that is a swear word. I am offended.
You just said "fuck" you fuckin' fuckface.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 04, 2008, 09:32:04 PM
You just said "fuck" you fuckin' fuckface.
Fuck you
you Fucking Fuck
Go fuck yourself.
This is the 340-gram shifter knob that will be going in the Jetta. It needs some weight on it's stick.
(http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/9311/resizeof070526razoshiftow6.jpg)
Reported.
Overuse of reported.
Quote from: sandertheshark on February 04, 2008, 09:33:50 PM
Reported.
Overuse of reported.
Reported.
Because I fucking feel like it.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 09:20:38 PM
I would certainly be willing to give you a live performance of that for a modest fee of only $4000.
For that kind of money, I expect you to cut your arm off and still play drums like Rick Allen.
Nick, when are you getting the shift knob? Did you order it already?
Quote from: sandertheshark on February 04, 2008, 09:35:25 PM
For that kind of money, I expect you to cut your arm off and still play drums like Rick Allen.
I don't do drums. I will play bass and sing. You will have to hire more guys for the rest of it.
Quote from: thecarnut on February 04, 2008, 09:36:46 PM
Nick, when are you getting the shift knob? Did you order it already?
Reported.
You're being impatient. z0mg, in like a week
Did you throw on a 16V head yet?
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 04, 2008, 09:38:37 PM
Did you throw on a 16V head yet?
I didn't have the money for that, so I just put some more valves in the stock head. I think I was able to fit about five more valves and then I ran out of space.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 09:40:12 PM
I didn't have the money for that, so I just put some more valves in the stock head. I think I was able to fit about five more valves and then I ran out of space.
Get a 16V head from a MK II GTI or Scirocco.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 09:37:54 PM
Reported.
You're being impatient. z0mg, in like a week
Well, you're a ric3r.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 04, 2008, 09:43:08 PM
Get a 16V head from a MK II GTI or Scirocco.
Or I can not fix it if it ain't broke. Maybe I'll put a big-o-cam in there and some big-o-valve springs so I can rev it to 7,000 rpms.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 09:44:36 PM
You don't even have a car.
My two R/C cars makes up for it. :praise:
:cry:
Quote from: thecarnut on February 04, 2008, 09:45:20 PM
My two R/C cars makes up for it.
:cry:
That's right, you WISH you had a Jetta.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 09:37:18 PM
I don't do drums. I will play bass and sing. You will have to hire more guys for the rest of it.
I can do Joe Elliot myself, but if I have to hire multiple Def Leppard cover artists, that's coming out of your four grand.
Quote from: sandertheshark on February 04, 2008, 09:46:06 PM
I can do Joe Elliot myself, but if I have to hire multiple Def Leppard cover artists, that's coming out of your four grand.
I think we'll be fine with a drum machine - heck, it might even be better.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 09:47:02 PM
I think we'll be fine with a drum machine - heck, it might even be better.
Fuck it, let's just do coke and play Guitar Hero.
Quote from: sandertheshark on February 04, 2008, 09:50:42 PM
Fuck it, let's just do coke and play Guitar Hero.
I suck at that game. I rocked one song I never heard before on hard mode, but then I sucked at everything else. I don't think the coke will help, either. However, I will challenge you to a game of Karaoke Revolution.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 09:52:01 PM
I suck at that game. I rocked one song I never heard before on hard mode, but then I sucked at everything else. I don't think the coke will help, either. However, I will challenge you to a game of Karaoke Revolution.
You're on. My Axl Rose is unbeatable.
Quote from: sandertheshark on February 04, 2008, 09:53:51 PM
You're on. My Axl Rose is unbeatable.
Axl Rose is a screaming n00b
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 09:55:35 PM
Axl Rose is a screaming n00b
Crank up "You Could Be Mine" and say that again.
Actaully, if you can sing a good Sweet Child O Mine, I got the bass part down on that. Now, we need two guitar players and a drum machine
So in the last year for Nick...
2002 Focus
1994 Duster
1980-something Redneck Truck
1998 Esteem
1994 Escort
1990 V8 Quattro
1997 Jetta
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 04, 2008, 10:00:58 PM
So in the last year for Nick...
2002 2005 Focus
1994 Duster
1980-something Redneck Truck 1979 Chevy C-10
1998 Esteem
1994 Escort
1990 V8 Quattro
1997 Jetta
1980 Honda CB400
1990 Kawasaki EX500
:ohyeah:
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 10:00:25 PM
Actaully, if you can sing a good Sweet Child O Mine, I got the bass part down on that. Now, we need two guitar players and a drum machine
I absolutely can. Seriously, singing like Axl takes a lot more tonal control than most people ever gave him credit for.
Quote from: sandertheshark on February 04, 2008, 10:03:14 PM
I absolutely can. Seriously, singing like Axl takes a lot more tonal control than most people ever gave him credit for.
I give him credit. I certainly can't do it. I have a very limited range, anyhow.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 10:04:43 PM
I give him credit. I certainly can't do it. I have a very limited range, anyhow.
My range is basically anywhere between a low James Hetfield to a high Geddy Lee. At my strongest somewhere around Bruce Dickinson.
Congrats on your purchase, but I can't forgive getting rid of the Audi. It was just too amazing.
Quote from: thewizard16 on February 04, 2008, 10:42:25 PM
Congrats on your purchase, but I can't forgive getting rid of the Audi. It was just too amazing.
I will own another Audi V8 someday, even if it has to be in an S5. :mask:
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 10:43:35 PM
I will own another Audi V8 someday, even if it has to be in an S5. :mask:
Well... I might forgive you then.
Congrats! Is that a sunroof I see in the first picture? If so, :praise:.
Quote from: The Pirate on February 05, 2008, 12:00:13 AM
Congrats! Is that a sunroof I see in the first picture? If so, :praise:.
Ya, it's a sunroof. It's the GLS, so it's loaded - relatively.
23 more pages to go until the title is worthy.
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 05, 2008, 12:01:32 AM
23 more pages to go until the title is worthy.
Not too shabby for one day already, eh?
(http://www.ninjapirate.com/images/jetta4.jpg)
:rage:
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 12:02:05 AM
Not too shabby for one day already, eh?
At this rate, it'll be broken in a week!!!
Should we start shopping for the next vehicle now?
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 05, 2008, 12:16:02 AM
At this rate, it'll be broken in a week!!!
Should we start shopping for the next vehicle now?
Like I said, I'd like a 1st gen RX-7.
(http://www.sprinthorses.com/RX7.jpg)
My Passat is a GLS as well.
:praise:
Quote from: Raza on February 05, 2008, 12:25:57 AM
My Passat is a GLS as well.
:praise:
Yeah, but you're a n00b for not getting the GLX 4Motion. :rolleyes: ;)
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 05, 2008, 12:34:50 AM
Yeah, but you're a n00b for not getting the GLX 4Motion. :rolleyes: ;)
FWD > AWD
(on road)
Quote from: Raza on February 05, 2008, 12:54:07 AM
FWD > AWD
(on road)
GLS > GLX.
Of course, 4Motion > FWD.
Wait, Nick's 'Tta has a sunroof?
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 05, 2008, 10:11:23 AM
GLS > GLX.
Of course, 4Motion > FWD.
Wait, Nick's 'Tta has a sunroof?
My JETTA has a sunroof
J3tta, y0.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 05, 2008, 10:13:06 AM
J3tta, y0.
Sunroofs are gh3y. Jettas are gh3y. I don't care.
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 10:13:51 AM
Sunroofs are gh3y. Jettas are gh3y. I don't care.
My sociology professor from last semester (who is a "practicing" homosexual, according to the prejudice speech he gave us at the beginning of the year) drives a Jetta. A previous-generation one, badged "Bora"
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 05, 2008, 10:16:51 AM
My sociology professor from last semester (who is a "practicing" homosexual, according to the prejudice speech he gave us at the beginning of the year) drives a Jetta. A previous-generation one, badged "Bora"
I don't care. Mine is better than his.
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 10:17:33 AM
I don't care. Mine is better than his.
His is a TDI with leather interior and a 5-speed. Black on black with heavy tint.
His > yours.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 05, 2008, 10:16:51 AM
My sociology professor from last semester (who is a "practicing" homosexual, according to the prejudice speech he gave us at the beginning of the year) drives a Jetta. A previous-generation one, badged "Bora"
A practicing homosexual?
Does that mean he's still unsure what color chartreuse is?
Bump for a 30 page Jetta thread! :rockon:
Quote from: thecarnut on February 05, 2008, 05:04:44 PM
Bump for a 30 page Jetta thread! :rockon:
(http://images22.fotki.com/v754/photos/1/127099/1923196/ike_where_this_thread_is_going-vi.jpg)
Wall clouds FTMFW! :rockon:
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/2060000-2060999/2060174_106.jpg)
:rockon:
Quote from: thecarnut on February 05, 2008, 05:11:40 PM
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/2060000-2060999/2060174_106.jpg)
:rockon:
:lol:
:puke:
cmon man, ya gotta do sometihng dumb with your car soon!
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 05:17:26 PM
:lol:
:puke:
:pee:
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/2060000-2060999/2060174_106.jpg)
Any flamez for the Jetta?
Quote from: J86 on February 05, 2008, 05:18:36 PM
cmon man, ya gotta do sometihng dumb with your car soon!
NOS?
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 05:27:05 PM
I really should.
They'd cancel out the Dartmouth Lacrosse sticker. :lol:
Quote from: The Pirate on February 05, 2008, 05:29:15 PM
They'd cancel out the Dartmouth Lacrosse sticker. :lol:
:lol:
Quote from: The Pirate on February 05, 2008, 05:29:15 PM
They'd cancel out the Dartmouth Lacrosse sticker. :lol:
but what happens when i remove the lax stikr?
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 05:46:54 PM
but what happens when i remove the lax stikr?
Then the car would reek of awesome!
Quote from: thecarnut on February 05, 2008, 05:47:15 PM
Then the car would reek of awesome!
Hmmmmm
But what if I put NAWZ on it for real like?
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 05:46:54 PM
but what happens when i remove the lax stikr?
It's a lacrosse sticker on a Jetta. You can take the sticker off, but that still means that two dudes fornicated in the backseat...
Quote from: The Pirate on February 05, 2008, 05:48:33 PM
It's a lacrosse sticker on a Jetta. You can take the sticker off, but that still means that two dudes fornicated in the backseat...
fuck...
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 05:48:25 PM
Hmmmmm
But what if I put NAWZ on it for real like?
It has to be spelled 'NAWZ' or 'NAWS' though. 'NOS' is unacceptable. :nono:
Quote from: thecarnut on February 05, 2008, 05:50:42 PM
It has to be spelled 'NAWZ' or 'NAWS' though. 'NOS' is unacceptable. :nono:
Yeah, but I'm talking about the actual stuff, not just stickerz
Quote from: The Pirate on February 05, 2008, 05:48:33 PM
It's a lacrosse sticker on a Jetta. You can take the sticker off, but that still means that two dudes fornicated in the backseat...
You don't even want to know what's happened to the gearshift...
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 05:55:42 PM
Yeah, but I'm talking about the actual stuff, not just stickerz
Oh.
But what if a gang of AZN guise on bikes came and shot your '3tta? :mask:
Quote from: sandertheshark on February 05, 2008, 05:56:37 PM
You don't even want to know what's happened to the gearshift...
Oh sheesh.
Good thing he's getting a new one.
Quote from: thecarnut on February 05, 2008, 05:56:44 PM
Oh.
But what if a gang of AZN guise on bikes came and shot your '3tta? :mask:
Maybe the buster won't keep you out of handcuffs.
Quote from: sandertheshark on February 05, 2008, 05:56:37 PM
You don't even want to know what's happened to the gearshift...
x0mg WHAT HAPPENED?
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 05:49:09 PM
fuck...
hey, no wonder you got such a good deal :thumbsup:
Quote from: Vinsanity on February 05, 2008, 06:31:23 PM
hey, no wonder you got such a good deal :thumbsup:
It's cuz I am the ultimate wheeler and dealer.
Quote from: thecarnut on February 05, 2008, 05:56:44 PM
Oh.
But what if a gang of AZN guise on bikes came and shot your '3tta? :mask:
TORETTO! TORETTO! SWAT came into my house, disrespected my whole family because somebody narc'd me out! And you know what? IT WAS YOU!
Toretto's Response:
Aw mannn!
(http://images.google.com/url?q=http://ape-law.com/dcomics/images/swiper_clr_01.gif&usg=AFQjCNFqRw7WVaCc1OE8G8bLdH8fptRsJw)
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 05, 2008, 07:06:11 PM
TORETTO! TORETTO! SWAT came into my house, disrespected my whole family because somebody narc'd me out! And you know what? IT WAS YOU!
Toretto's Response:
Aw mannn!
(http://images.google.com/url?q=http://ape-law.com/dcomics/images/swiper_clr_01.gif&usg=AFQjCNFqRw7WVaCc1OE8G8bLdH8fptRsJw)
SWIPER, NO SWIPING!!!! :heated:
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 05, 2008, 07:11:08 PM
Sure is.
please tell me that you at least have some younger siblings that force you to watch it
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 07:12:03 PM
please tell me that you at least have some younger siblings that force you to watch it
Uh no. More because I was stuck at home, and I had nothing to do, so I watched Dora the Explorer.
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 05, 2008, 07:12:49 PM
Uh no. More because I was stuck at home, and I had nothing to do, so I watched Dora the Explorer.
:nono:
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 07:13:28 PM
:nono:
:lol:
I watched that one episode, and concluded that Swiper's a badass and Dora's an illegal immigrant.
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 07:08:40 PM
SWIPER, NO SWIPING!!!! :heated:
I WUZ GOIN TO SAY TAHT!!! :cry:
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 07:12:03 PM
please tell me that you at least have some younger siblings that force you to watch it
That's what happened to me. :cry:
:nono:
(http://www.modacar.com/Merchant2/forced_induction/neuspeed_sc.jpg)
160 hp to the wheels with one of these puppies.
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 07:29:09 PM
(http://www.modacar.com/Merchant2/forced_induction/neuspeed_sc.jpg)
160 hp to the wheels with one of these puppies.
n00b, i just swip3d it w1th mah s1g lawl.
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 07:29:09 PM
(http://www.modacar.com/Merchant2/forced_induction/neuspeed_sc.jpg)
160 hp to the wheels with one of these puppies.
Not with a slipping clutch...
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 07:29:09 PM
(http://www.modacar.com/Merchant2/forced_induction/neuspeed_sc.jpg)
160 hp to the wheels with one of these puppies.
What is that?
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/loopyriot/000_0360.jpg)
Quote from: thecarnut on February 05, 2008, 07:32:20 PM
What is that?
It's a supercharger integrated into the intake manifold.
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 07:32:56 PM
It's a supercharger integrated into the intake manifold.
Oh. I've never seen one before.
Quote from: The Pirate on February 05, 2008, 07:30:57 PM
Not with a slipping clutch...
Only getting about 50hp to the wheels right now, no matter what. :lol:
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e13/Lendo80/fbgm.gif)
Quote from: Raza on February 05, 2008, 07:34:23 PM
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e13/Lendo80/fbgm.gif)
What does that have to do with Nick's Jetta? :lol:
Quote from: Raza on February 05, 2008, 07:34:23 PM
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e13/Lendo80/fbgm.gif)
:hesaid:
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 05, 2008, 07:14:31 PM
Dora's an illegal immigrant.
SHE IS, I TELL YOU! And her backpack! Ohhh, that fucking backpack. It has EVERYTHING you need to survive in America. EVERYTHING.
Quote from: CJ on February 05, 2008, 07:37:37 PM
SHE IS, I TELL YOU! And her backpack! Ohhh, that fucking backpack. It has EVERYTHING you need to survive in America. EVERYTHING.
Reported.
This is not a Dora el Explora thread.
HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
SOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
UHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
OKKkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 08:07:18 PM
HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
SOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
UHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
OKKkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
Reported.
Horrible grammar.
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 05, 2008, 08:07:54 PM
Reported.
Horrible grammar.
Reported.
This is not a grammar thread.
Nick, do you enjoy the fact that your trunk release is in a super secret location?
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 08:08:25 PM
Reported.
This is not a grammar thread.
Reported.
This is not a reporting thread.
So, like Thursday I'm going to try getting all the little things fixed on the Jetta. After than, I can really have some fun with it.
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 05, 2008, 08:09:26 PM
Reported.
This is not a reporting thread.
Reported.
This is not a reporting reports threa.d
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 08:09:50 PM
So, like Thursday I'm going to try getting all the little things fixed on the Jetta. After than, I can really have some fun with it.
Get that newspeed SC/intake combo.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 05, 2008, 08:08:41 PM
Nick, do you enjoy the fact that your trunk release is in a super secret location?
I love that the center console lid has a key lock, too.
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 05, 2008, 08:10:36 PM
Get that newspeed SC/intake combo.
Yeah, because I just have $2500.
Quote from: CJ on February 05, 2008, 07:37:37 PM
SHE IS, I TELL YOU! And her backpack! Ohhh, that fucking backpack. It has EVERYTHING you need to survive in America. EVERYTHING.
You don't like rap music, but this video is hilarious.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Lz8au0eMTs
this one too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTWz351wOEU&feature=related
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 08:11:16 PM
Yeah, because I just have $2500.
woops. I thought Nigerians had sent you moniez.
One thing I don't like is how the glove box handle is not on the glove box door. :hammerhead:
Quote from: 2o6 on February 05, 2008, 08:11:46 PM
You don't like rap music, but this video is hilarious.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Lz8au0eMTs
this one too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTWz351wOEU&feature=related
Reported.
NSFW.
I was checking prices on parts for the Jetta, and everything is pretty cheap except for one thing: spark plug wires are $112 a set. :wtf:
Nick, would you like to get rid of your Jetta for a 1991 900 Turbo 5 speed? 1100 obo.
Quote from: Raza on February 05, 2008, 07:34:23 PM
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e13/Lendo80/fbgm.gif)
I hate the fact that I'm amused by that pic :nutty:
Quote from: Vinsanity on February 05, 2008, 09:13:25 PM
I hate the fact that I'm amused by that pic :nutty:
The joke is:
Everybody know the T-rex's arms were basically useless.
Quote from: Raza on February 05, 2008, 09:13:21 PM
Nick, would you like to get rid of your Jetta for a 1991 900 Turbo 5 speed? 1100 obo.
I'll consider it.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 05, 2008, 09:14:30 PM
The joke is:
Everybody know the T-rex's arms were basically useless.
It's not a T-rex, it's a Megalosaurus.
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 09:19:32 PM
It's not a T-rex, it's a Megalosaurus.
The dancing should have tipped me off.
Quote from: thecarnut on February 05, 2008, 09:20:40 PM
WTF, really?
Maybe in a few months, after I've fixed everything on the Jetta. :tounge:
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 09:22:27 PM
Maybe in a few months, after I've fixed everything on the Jetta. :tounge:
That'd be some insane car hopping if you actually did buy the 900. :mask:
Quote from: thecarnut on February 05, 2008, 09:23:45 PM
That'd be some insane car hopping if you actually did buy the 900. :mask:
I've done worse
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 09:01:45 PM
I was checking prices on parts for the Jetta, and everything is pretty cheap except for one thing: spark plug wires are $112 a set. :wtf:
They are special ones with metal boots.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 05, 2008, 09:41:21 PM
They are special ones with metal boots.
What else should I know?
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 08:09:50 PM
So, like Thursday I'm going to try getting all the little things fixed on the Jetta. After than, I can really have some fun with it.
What does it need?
The brakes don't work if the pads don't have friction material.
Quote from: The Pirate on February 05, 2008, 09:44:15 PM
What does it need?
Wipers
Exhaust
Then, as far as I know, it'll pass the state inspection so I can be LEGAL
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 05, 2008, 09:45:39 PM
The brakes don't work if the pads don't have friction material.
Hmmmmm
I'll check on that.
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 09:46:01 PM
Wipers
Exhaust
Then, as far as I know, it'll pass the state inspection so I can be LEGAL
My brother's Jetta's exhaust rusted off once.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 05, 2008, 09:49:51 PM
My brother's Jetta's exhaust rusted off once.
I farted once.
:clap:
I need a big rear sway bar so I can make crazy fast turns without understeering.
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 10:33:39 PM
I need a big rear sway bar so I can make crazy fast turns without understeering.
I need to get my 300M Special sway bar too.. hmm..
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 05, 2008, 10:35:52 PM
I need to get my 300M Special sway bar too.. hmm..
You're going to need more than the sway bar off a 300M to make much of a difference on that boat.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 05, 2008, 09:49:51 PM
My brother's Jetta's exhaust rusted off once.
My room mate's Jag XJ6 has a massive hole in its exhaust.
I have fixed the wipers by actually putting a fuse in the empty slot.
The washer still doesn't work, but that might just need filling.
With 30 more posts in here, the top 3 threads (by size) in Mainstream Room will be of Nick's last 3 crapboxes; the Esteem, the Audi, and the Jetta.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 06, 2008, 10:07:02 AM
With 30 more posts in here, the top 3 threads (by size) in Mainstream Room will be of Nick's last 3 crapboxes; the Esteem, the Audi, and the Jetta.
:praise:
You know what, Trep? I think we should have a section with threads just for every member's vehicles. They clog up and get lost in the other sections like Mainstream and Fast Lane. Dan probably won't do it, though, because there wouldn't be enough traffic to make it look active - but I think if we made it more accessable to everyone, the activity would happen by itself.
p0st.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 06, 2008, 12:37:05 PM
p0st.
GTFO.
In other news, my 1-pound shift knob came in the mail already. Didn't I just order that yesterday? Gosh, that was fast. It's the perfect size for my hand.
Quote from: NACar on February 06, 2008, 03:52:51 PM
GTFO.
In other news, my 1-pound shift knob came in the mail already. Didn't I just order that yesterday? Gosh, that was fast. It's the perfect size for my hand.
Ur shiftkn0b is t3h sU><><0Rz
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 06, 2008, 10:07:02 AM
With 30 more posts in here, the top 3 threads (by size) in Mainstream Room will be of Nick's last 3 crapboxes; the Esteem, the Audi, and the Jetta.
I thought the truck was up there too.
Quote from: thecarnut on February 06, 2008, 03:54:15 PM
Ur shiftkn0b is t3h sU><><0Rz
jo0 ar3 teH su><><0ra9e!!!!!!!!11!111!!!!1111!!11o1!ne1!
1 4m +3h H@xX0rZ!!!!!!11111111111111111on3mi11i0n()n3|-|uNdreD313v3n+toU$4nd0N3hundR3delevn+y0/\/3!1111111!!!111
Quote from: NACar on February 06, 2008, 03:52:51 PM
GTFO.
In other news, my 1-pound shift knob came in the mail already. Didn't I just order that yesterday? Gosh, that was fast. It's the perfect size for my hand.
I swiped it.
Quote from: NACar on February 06, 2008, 03:58:30 PM
jo0 ar3 teH su><><0ra9e!!!!!!!!11!111!!!!1111!!11o1!ne1!
1 4m +3h H@xX0rZ!!!!!!11111111111111111on3mi11i0n()n3|-|uNdreD313v3n+toU$4nd0N3hundR3delevn+y0/\/3!1111111!!!111
J00 sh0uld've g0773n t3h SkUnK t00 R4c1Ng 5h1f7 kN0b.
Quote from: thecarnut on February 06, 2008, 04:01:41 PM
J00 sh0uld've g0773n t3h SkUnK t00 R4c1Ng 5h1f7 kN0b.
He did, but I swiped it.
Quote from: thecarnut on February 06, 2008, 04:01:41 PM
J00 sh0uld've g0773n t3h SkUnK t00 R4c1Ng 5h1f7 kN0b.
you never showed me that one. why didn't u sai something before? :lockedup:
(http://www.shopresponse.com/skunk2_10th_anniversary_shift_knob_six_speed.jpg)
xcept j00r car no has 6 sp33d.
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o221/rhs993/car002-1.jpg)
:praise: :evildude:
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 06, 2008, 03:59:11 PM
I swiped it.
Swiper no swiping!
Swiper no swiping!
Swiper no swiping!
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 06, 2008, 04:06:27 PM
Swiper no swiping!
Swiper no swiping!
Swiper no swiping!
Aww man!
0kay n1ck, j00 can haz it back.
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 06, 2008, 04:04:47 PM
(http://www.shopresponse.com/skunk2_10th_anniversary_shift_knob_six_speed.jpg)
xcept j00r car no has 6 sp33d.
That's an imitation Honda Type-R knob. It's fugly, and it's too tall and narrow to be fall readily in hand. I like 'em round and big, and when I'm thrownin a gig I just can't help myself - I'm actin like an animal, now here's my scandal.
Hey Nick:
http://albany.craigslist.org/car/564337504.html
I thought of you the moment I came upon this jewel. :lol:
Quote from: The Pirate on February 06, 2008, 04:05:09 PM
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o221/rhs993/car002-1.jpg)
:praise: :evildude:
(http://blog.justinhayesconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/no-spam.jpg)
Quote from: NACar on February 05, 2008, 10:36:57 PM
You're going to need more than the sway bar off a 300M to make much of a difference on that boat.
:lol:
Quote from: NACar on February 06, 2008, 04:07:51 PM
That's an imitation Honda Type-R knob. It's fugly, and it's too tall and narrow to be fall readily in hand. I like 'em round and big, and when I'm thrownin a gig I just can't help myself - I'm actin like an animal, now here's my scandal.
It looks quite similar to the 2001 (all metal) S2000 knob
(which I still have)
Quote from: The Pirate on February 06, 2008, 04:08:23 PM
Hey Nick:
http://albany.craigslist.org/car/564337504.html
I thought of you the moment I came upon this jewel. :lol:
Nice! :rockon:
We're going to have some great economy car battles in a few months.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 06, 2008, 04:08:55 PM
It looks quite similar to the 2001 (all metal) S2000 knob
(which I still have)
My Raza knob is all metal, and it weighs 340-grams.
Quote from: NACar on February 06, 2008, 04:10:56 PM
My Raza knob is all metal, and it weighs 340-grams.
Razo.
A Raza knob would be something else entirely.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 06, 2008, 04:12:01 PM
Razo.
A Raza knob would be something else entirely.
It would smell strongly of bourbon and slaughter children...
Quote from: the Teuton on February 06, 2008, 04:10:21 PM
We're going to have some great economy car battles in a few months.
Battles? Ha! If that's what you want to call it, that's your perogative. But in reality, there will be one fine piece of German craftsmanship running circles around a couple of Jap-bombs.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 06, 2008, 04:12:01 PM
Razo.
A Raza knob would be something else entirely.
Same difference. :tounge:
Quote from: NACar on February 06, 2008, 04:13:31 PM
Battles? Ha! If that's what you want to call it, that's your perogative. But in reality, there will be one fine piece of German craftsmanship running circles around a couple of Jap-bombs.
Jap-bombs...:lol: :lol:
Though I hope to have a Tacoma by then, I'll just run you punk asses over.
Quote from: The Pirate on February 06, 2008, 04:08:23 PM
Hey Nick:
http://albany.craigslist.org/car/564337504.html
I thought of you the moment I came upon this jewel. :lol:
:lol:
Quote from: the Teuton on February 06, 2008, 04:10:21 PM
We're going to have some great economy car battles in a few months.
(http://www.acc.umu.se/~zqad/cats/1201444013-1199524253727.b.jpg)
Quote from: Raza link=topic=13230.msg731652#msg731652 date=1202339955
(http://www.acc.umu.se/~zqad/cats/1201444013-1199524253727.b.jpg)
Reported.
I don't get it, and if I don't get it, it doesn't go in my thread.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 06, 2008, 04:08:55 PM
It looks quite similar to the 2001 (all metal) S2000 knob
(which I still have)
all metal? THat must have felt great in summer and winter...
Quote from: NACar on February 06, 2008, 04:13:31 PM
Battles? Ha! If that's what you want to call it, that's your perogative. But in reality, there will be one fine piece of German Mexican craftsmanship running circles around a couple of Jap-bombs.
:devil:
Quote from: NACar on February 06, 2008, 04:10:56 PM
My Raza knob is all metal, and it weighs 340-grams.
(http://www.acc.umu.se/~zqad/cats/1201444013-7390attn.b.jpg)
Quote from: J86 on February 06, 2008, 04:21:38 PM
all metal? THat must have felt great in summer and winter...
You aint kiddin me.
One day, I actually took my sock off and covered the shifter with it so I could touch it.
Winter wasn't bad, it would heat up pretty quick if you held it for any length of time.
I think Honda was trying to encourage quick shifts and keeping your hand off of the shifter when you're not using it.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 06, 2008, 04:24:08 PM
You aint kiddin me.
One day, I actually took my sock off and covered the shifter with it so I could touch it.
Winter wasn't bad, it would heat up pretty quick if you held it for any length of time.
I think Honda was trying to encourage quick shifts and keeping your hand off of the shifter when you're not using it.
It makes you feel alive, doesn't it? :praise:
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 06, 2008, 04:24:08 PM
You aint kiddin me.
One day, I actually took my sock off and covered the shifter with it so I could touch it.
Winter wasn't bad, it would heat up pretty quick if you held it for any length of time.
I think Honda was trying to encourage quick shifts and keeping your hand off of the shifter when you're not using it.
I assume that's why you took the shifter off eventually...
I always chuckle when I see something like that. It's so simple! Sure, it looks great, but you gotta figure for a production car they'd go with something a little more all season...
Don't start talking to Raza about grams...or BenzBoy for that matter.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 06, 2008, 04:24:08 PM
You aint kiddin me.
One day, I actually took my sock off and covered the shifter with it so I could touch it.
Winter wasn't bad, it would heat up pretty quick if you held it for any length of time.
I think Honda was trying to encourage quick shifts and keeping your hand off of the shifter when you're not using it.
I'll never understand why some people put their hand on the shifter while not shifting...
Quote from: the Teuton on February 06, 2008, 04:25:50 PM
Don't start talking to Raza about grams...or BenzBoy for that matter.
(http://www.acc.umu.se/~zqad/cats/1198942620-1198925314654.b.jpg)
I deal only in
kilograms.
Quote from: J86 on February 06, 2008, 04:25:41 PM
I assume that's why you took the shifter off eventually...
I bought a momo leather knob. it didn't look half as good, but it didn't scald me either.
My car was a 2001. '02 or '03 they went to a leather wrapped one anyways.
Quote from: thecarnut on February 06, 2008, 04:25:57 PM
I'll never understand why some people put their hand on the shifter while not shifting...
You'll understand after you've been driving for 20-hours on a boring-as-hell interstate and you've run out of other places to rest your hand.
Quote from: thecarnut on February 06, 2008, 04:25:57 PM
I'll never understand why some people put their hand on the shifter while not shifting...
I do all the time....it's something to do...
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 06, 2008, 04:27:05 PM
I bought a momo leather knob. it didn't look half as good, but it didn't scald me either.
See, this knob was $30 and is weighted. A weighted MOMO knob is more like $90+
It causes extra wear for the syncros...
Quote from: NACar on February 06, 2008, 04:27:10 PM
You'll understand after you've been driving for 20-hours on a boring-as-hell interstate and you've run out of other places to rest your hand.
Meessez up ur shysdrcr0z :huh:
Plus even when I'm driving the 'cc0rd I don't put my hand on the gear selector.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 06, 2008, 04:27:05 PM
I bought a momo leather knob. it didn't look half as good, but it didn't scald me either.
My car was a 2001. '02 or '03 they went to a leather wrapped one anyways.
Ah, so they wizened up!
Fun souvenir of the old ride at least.
We do that with the boats we sell: we've got tillers from our last three boats, and a nameboard from one of them.
I think as a gift I'll get all the tillers mounted for Dad- ha I just had a brainwave!
Quote from: thecarnut on February 06, 2008, 04:28:56 PM
Meessez up ur shysdrcr0z :huh:
Plus even when I'm driving the 'cc0rd I don't put my hand on the gear selector.
Quote from: The Pirate on February 06, 2008, 04:28:21 PM
It causes extra wear for the syncros...
Bah, I think that's rubbish. Maybe it has some validity on a direct linkage, but with cable operation, I doubt it.
Quote from: Raza on February 06, 2008, 04:26:57 PM
(http://www.acc.umu.se/~zqad/cats/1198942620-1198925314654.b.jpg)
I deal only in kilograms.
:orly:
(http://www.poster.net/scarface/scarface-photo-xl-scarface-6235654.jpg)
We got the Accord with 4k, it has over 250k on the original clutch now, it's survived that long being driven with people fiddling with the shifter....
Quote from: NACar on February 06, 2008, 04:30:23 PM
Bah, I think that's rubbish. Maybe it has some validity on a direct linkage, but with cable operation, I doubt it.
Then the cable is still always pulling on the syncros. :huh:
Quote from: thecarnut on February 06, 2008, 04:31:37 PM
Then the cable is still always pulling on the syncros. :huh:
Not really.
Ford Zetec>>>Volkswagen 2.slowz0rz
The instructions for installing the knob contain some great Japanese to English translations.
Turn genuine knob to left to remove it. It may help to remove the genuine knob easier with warming shaft by dryer, if it is adhered.
To tighten screw, tighten it slowly and carefully. When you feel it getting tighten,don't tighten further after tightening it to rotate for half. Otherwise, spiral ridge for screw may be destroyed. Tighten further after park your vehicle,if you feel any shaking during driving.
Ok then! :lol:
Quote from: NACar on February 06, 2008, 04:41:14 PM
The instructions for installing the knob contain some great Japanese to English translations.
Turn genuine knob to left to remove it. It may help to remove the genuine knob easier with warming shaft by dryer, if it is adhered.
To tighten screw, tighten it slowly and carefully. When you feel it getting tighten,don't tighten further after tightening it to rotate for half. Otherwise, spiral ridge for screw may be destroyed. Tighten further after park your vehicle,if you feel any shaking during driving.
Ok then! :lol:
Narrator: In A.D. 2101, war was beginning.
Captain: What happen ?
Mechanic: Somebody set up us the shift knob.
Operator: We get signal.
Captain: What!
Operator: Main screen turn on.
Captain: It's you!!
CATS: How are you gentlemen!!
CATS: All your shift knob are belong to us.
CATS: You are on the way to destruction.
Captain: What you say!!
CATS: You have no chance to survive make your time.
LAWLZ!
:lol:
Quote from: thecarnut on February 06, 2008, 04:33:22 PM
YA RLY
Theoretically, yes: but there are so many high ileage transmissions out there now that ave been owned by hand-resters that the facts say that whatever wear it causes is negligible at best.
My shift knob looks like a giant black-olive. I want to eat it.
Quote from: NACar on February 06, 2008, 07:23:36 PM
My shift knob looks like a giant black-olive. I want to eat it.
Sold! I want one now.
Quote from: The Pirate on February 06, 2008, 07:47:49 PM
Sold! I want one now.
You get sold on things easily. :devil: :lol:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 06, 2008, 04:38:42 PM
Ford Zetec>>>Volkswagen 2.slowz0rz
The engine in my avatar > Both.
Quote from: NACar on February 06, 2008, 07:52:53 PM
gtfo
Now that you don't have a V8, I can beat your ass on the track at BeaveRun
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 06, 2008, 07:54:19 PM
Now that you don't have a V8, I can beat your ass on the track at BeaveRun
Depends on the track, he'll get through the turns faster (besides having a much smaller car I imagine is a much better track driver than you) but you would pull away on the straights.
Quote from: TBR on February 06, 2008, 07:55:47 PM
Depends on the track, he'll get through the turns faster (besides having a much smaller car I imagine is a much better track driver than you) but you would pull away on the straights.
Not if he gets NAWZ. :mask:
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 06, 2008, 07:54:19 PM
Now that you don't have a V8, I can beat your ass on the track at BeaveRun
It doesn't matter how much power your car has if you don't have the
SK1LLZ to use it properly.
Jetta is in the shop now - getting exhaust fixed and then state inspection.
EVURY1 PLZ CRAWSS UR FINGUR 2 GIVE MAI JET GUD LUCK TO PASS THIS CRUCIAL EXAMINATION!
Well, this place said it'll cost $500 to fix the exhaust. I called a custom exhaust shop and they said $300.
Maybe I'll just do it myself. :huh: :cry:
You need to invest in renting a garage. When you can't even perform the simplest of tasks on your own, it's like flushing hundreds of dollars in the toliet.
You just trashed a car because it needed a brake job. That is insane.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 07, 2008, 08:53:38 AM
You need to invest in renting a garage. When you can't even perform the simplest of tasks on your own, it's like flushing hundreds of dollars in the toliet.
You just trashed a car because it needed a brake job. That is insane.
No kidding
The good news is, the exhaust is the only thing the Jetta needs to pass inspection.
Jackpot! I found myself a shop. A custom exhaust place out about 30-minutes outside of town said they could do it for $150-$180.
The other three places ranged from $300 - over $540. I suspect this is the difference between pre-fabbed stainless steel systems ($$$$$!), and custom bent aluminized. I'm bringing it in tomoroww afternoon if he's not busy. :rockon:
Rent a garage? Just go to a Walmart. They let homeless people live in their parking lots, I'm sure they'll let you work on you car.
My downpipe back 3" exhaust was $150, I think.
I provided the muffler.
Are you going to install a ric0rz muffler?
Here, my contribution to making this thread 30 pages long. :praise:
VW Jetta's are ghey and unreliable Kraut garbage. Gimme a Toyota Corolla anyday which looks soooooooooooooo much better too!
:evildude:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 07, 2008, 09:22:35 AM
My downpipe back 3" exhaust was $150, I think.
I provided the muffler.
Are you going to install a ric0rz muffler?
Maybe I'll have them install a Flowmaster... :wtf:+
I put a Flowmaster on a Civic once, and it sounded nice until you revved it above 2k, then it sounded like a dirt bike.
Quote from: cawimmer430 on February 07, 2008, 09:50:25 AM
Here, my contribution to making this thread 30 pages long. :praise:
VW Jetta's are ghey and unreliable Kraut garbage. Gimme a Toyota Corolla anyday which looks soooooooooooooo much better too!
:evildude:
I wish I got a Corolla instead :cry:
Quote from: NACar on February 07, 2008, 10:43:21 AM
I wish I got a Corolla instead :cry:
My first car was almost a 1998 Corolla. I'm not sure how I'd be doing, mentally, if I had actually purchased it.
Quote from: the Teuton on February 07, 2008, 10:51:16 AM
My first car was almost a 1998 Corolla. I'm not sure how I'd be doing, mentally, if I had actually purchased it.
You would have moved to Canukistan and met a boy named Trep, to whom you would marry as soon as he was of legal age.
Quote from: NACar on February 07, 2008, 10:54:07 AM
You would have moved to Canukistan and met a boy named Trep, to whom you would marry as soon as he was of legal age.
I think it's better that I didn't get it then.
Quote from: the Teuton on February 07, 2008, 10:55:28 AM
I think it's better that I didn't get it then.
It was for the best.
Quote from: NACar on February 07, 2008, 10:56:48 AM
It was for the best.
That and can you imagine me going to a racetrack in a Corolla? It's bad enough I have an automatic. It would be worse if that auto was a 3 speed and the rear axle was a solid beam design.
Quote from: NACar on February 07, 2008, 10:42:46 AM
Maybe I'll have them install a Flowmaster... :wtf:+
I put a Flowmaster on a Civic once, and it sounded nice until you revved it above 2k, then it sounded like a dirt bike.
Not a fan of the Flowmaster drone?
Wimmer's a n00b, but I agree about the gay factor.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 07, 2008, 01:19:07 PM
Wimmer's a n00b, but I agree about the gay factor.
Cars are not gay.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 07, 2008, 01:22:09 PM
Cars are not gay.
Gay people drive Jettas. My gay sociology prof last semester drives one.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 07, 2008, 01:24:49 PM
Gay people drive Jettas. My gay sociology prof last semester drives one.
Yeah, that's proof.
Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 05:40:31 PM
It has 127k, and most of it seems to be in good order. Purchased for one 1990 Audi V8Q and $950. I got the seller to knock off $350 because the clutch slips. Worst case I pay $400 for a clutch replacement - best case is the self-adjusting cable just needs some manual adjustment.
Wait so you had to pay them and give up the V8Q for the Jetta?
Quote from: the Teuton on February 07, 2008, 10:51:16 AM
My first car was almost a 1998 Corolla. I'm not sure how I'd be doing, mentally, if I had actually purchased it.
:rage: :rage: :rage:
('98 Corolla = My First Car)
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 07, 2008, 01:24:49 PM
Gay people drive Jettas. My gay sociology prof last semester drives one.
Gay people drive Corvettes and Mustangs too.
I installed the shift knob this morning. I love it. Shifting is fun, even though the throws are still long.
Quote from: Danish on February 07, 2008, 01:31:49 PM
Wait so you had to pay them and give up the V8Q for the Jetta?
A '97 Jetta is worth what... $2000-$3000?
On the other hand, a '90 V8Q that needs $3415 in repairs is worth negative money to most people.
Quote from: NACar on February 07, 2008, 01:46:35 PM
A '97 Jetta is worth what... $2000-$3000?
On the other hand, a '90 V8Q that needs $3415 in repairs is worth negative money to most people.
$3415, my ass.
For that money, you could have used a car shipping service to ship it to and from my house ($2000) I could have bought the parts ($800 tops) and you could have paid me $615 for my trouble.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 07, 2008, 01:50:48 PM
For that money, you could have used a car shipping service to ship it to and from my house ($2000) I could have bought the parts ($800 tops) and you could have paid me $615 for my trouble.
How about $950 and I get a Jetta that will pass inspection after $150 of exhaust work.
Inspections FTL.
We may have a terrible economy, an ineffective govenor, nasty weather, a Canadian border, the worst football team in the NFL, and the hellhole of a city known as Detroit, but we don't have inspections!
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 07, 2008, 11:59:41 AM
Not a fan of the Flowmaster drone?
Not so much on a 4-cylinder - unless if it has a resonator to take out some of the buzz. They sound great on most V6's and all V8's of course. I had a Flowmaster on the Duster, and that sounded brilliant - if perhaps a bit out of place on such a POS-looking car.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 07, 2008, 01:58:23 PM
Inspections FTL.
We may have a terrible economy, an ineffective govenor, nasty weather, a Canadian border, the worst football team in the NFL, and the hellhole of a city known as Detroit, but we don't have inspections!
:wub:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 07, 2008, 01:58:23 PM
Inspections FTL.
We may have a terrible economy, an ineffective govenor, nasty weather, a Canadian border, the worst football team in the NFL, and the hellhole of a city known as Detroit, but we don't have inspections!
But you have driver responsibilty fees! :rage:
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 07, 2008, 01:24:49 PM
Gay people drive Jettas. My gay sociology prof last semester drives one.
Trep, your a fucking idiot.
Quote from: Psilos on February 07, 2008, 07:17:41 PM
Trep, your a fucking idiot.
My a fucking idiot?
The correct terminology, Psilos, is "You're".
Well, fuck me sideways. That might be the first time I've ever done that!
You're still an idiot.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 07, 2008, 07:22:55 PM
My a fucking idiot?
The correct terminology, Psilos, is "You're".
Your a grammer nazi, and when people here that stuff their likely to blow a nut.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 07, 2008, 07:24:26 PM
Your a grammer nazi, and when people here that stuff their likely to blow a nut.
:lol:
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 07, 2008, 07:24:26 PM
Your a grammer nazi, and when people here that stuff their likely to blow a nut.
:lol:
Halfway there. Let's talk about what NAWZ system I should get.
I was thinking of this one
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=NOS%2D07005NOS&N=700+4294925239+4294839080+4294871048+115&autoview=sku
Quote from: NACar on February 07, 2008, 08:35:23 PM
Halfway there. Let's talk about what NAWZ system I should get.
I was thinking of this one
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=NOS%2D07005NOS&N=700+4294925239+4294839080+4294871048+115&autoview=sku
Newb. Direct Port Injection. Accept no substitutes.
Quote from: sandertheshark on February 07, 2008, 08:37:38 PM
Newb. Direct Port Injection. Accept no substitutes.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I want this for my car
http://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP9135-AutoScanner-Diagnostic-Definitions/dp/B00009RAX7/ref=pd_sim_auto?ie=UTF8&qid=1202443189&sr=1-4
Tomorrow afternoon = new exhaust installed being 100% road legal. :praise:
Informal poll:
1. Flowmaster
2. Cherry Babomb
3. Standard Restrictonator Muffler Del Quiet
4. Straight pipe
A. Standard rear exit
B. Side exit
Please vote using one number and one letter (such as "1B")
1A
Is 4 even legal? :lol:
Quote from: thecarnut on February 07, 2008, 09:39:27 PM
1A
Is 4 even legal? :lol:
it's legal as long as it is under 95 decibles from 20-feet behind the car, or something like that.
Quote from: NACar on February 07, 2008, 09:41:29 PM
it's legal as long as it is under 95 decibles from 20-feet behind the car, or something like that.
Oh.
Then 1A is still my choice, 4A my next choice.
Quote from: thecarnut on February 07, 2008, 09:43:11 PM
Oh.
Then 1A is still my choice, 4A my next choice.
:lol:
I'm practially running a straight pipe as it is with the huge leak going on. It's really not too loud.
Quote from: NACar on February 07, 2008, 09:44:29 PM
:lol:
I'm practially running a straight pipe as it is with the huge leak going on. It's really not too loud.
Wouldn't you get the most amount of power too? And you can do backfires and shit without messing up your mufflers! :lol:
4A
4A.
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 07, 2008, 09:49:41 PM
Mine too, sadly.
Question. So my AllTrac Camry had a 4-speed auto with Overdrive. PRND2L and an O/D switch on the shifter. Hypothetically, could I have driven it like a manumatic, L-2-D-OD?
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 07, 2008, 09:51:14 PM
Question. So my AllTrac Camry had a 4-speed auto with Overdrive. PRND2L and an O/D switch on the shifter. Hypothetically, could I have driven it like a manumatic, L-2-D-OD?
Reported.
At NO TIME shall any TOYOTA CAMRYS be discussed in my Jetta Thread.
Why would anyone add performance mods to a car with a cd of more than .035???
*running away*
Glasspack?
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2D630812&N=700+4294788249+115&autoview=sku
Quote from: Payman on February 07, 2008, 09:56:06 PM
Why would anyone add performance mods to a car with a cd of more than .035???
*running away*
I am not a multi-million dollar corporation that designed the car from scratch! :evildude:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 07, 2008, 09:58:34 PM
Glasspack?
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2D630812&N=700+4294788249+115&autoview=sku
glasspack, cherry babomb, whatever.
Quote from: Payman on February 07, 2008, 09:56:06 PM
Why would anyone add performance mods to a car with a cd of more than .035???
*running away*
Ask that question to all the first gen Z-car folks. .46 cD.
Quote from: NACar on February 07, 2008, 09:59:41 PM
glasspack, cherry babomb, whatever.
I had a turbo "Cherry bomb" muffler that sounded exactly like stock. I hated it.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 07, 2008, 10:01:11 PM
I had a turbo "Cherry bomb" muffler that sounded exactly like stock. I hated it.
Oh yes, I had the turbo-style cherry bombs on my Lemans, but they were hella loud. maybe because i was running headers and no cats.
3A.
:mask:
You should keep your car as reliable and basic as possible.
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=BIG%2D50232FLT&N=700+115&autoview=sku
Quote from: CJ on February 07, 2008, 10:39:32 PM
3A.
:mask:
You should keep your car as reliable and basic as possible.
Go away, grandpa. No one asked you.
Quote from: CJ on February 07, 2008, 10:39:32 PM
3A.
:mask:
You should keep your car as reliable and basic as possible.
The most basic and reliable setup would, in fact, be a straight pipe and side exit.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 07, 2008, 10:40:02 PM
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=BIG%2D50232FLT&N=700+115&autoview=sku
:lol:
You know, I thought about getting those for my truck after I put the longtube headers on, but that won't quite work on the Jetta.
How 'bout straight pipe/roof exit?
Purple Hornie FTW!
Quote from: Payman on February 07, 2008, 10:44:15 PM
How 'bout straight pipe/roof exit?
The inspection manual states that no part of the exhaust system shall pass through the enclosed passenger comparment, and that it shall exit to the side or rear of said compartment.
Nick, if I may have my say in upgrades, I think you should get a set of Hella Supertones horns for your car. They're really loud, and they don't sound "German."
Quote from: the Teuton on February 07, 2008, 10:59:09 PM
Nick, if I may have my say in upgrades, I think you should get a set of Hella Supertones horns for your car. They're really loud, and they don't sound "German."
I've heard those and I like them; but, I already those airhorns, so I'd probably try installing those.
Quote from: NACar on February 07, 2008, 11:02:57 PM
I've heard those and I like them; but, I already those airhorns, so I'd probably try installing those.
:rockon:
The shop was busy today, and so was I, so no exhaust or inspection yet.
The results of the informal exhaust poll are in:
Flowmaster with rear exit: 1
Straight pipe with rear exit: 2
Standard muffler with rear exit: 1
Therefore, I will be doing a Cherry Bomb with side exit. :devil:
Quote from: NACar on February 08, 2008, 07:46:18 PM
The shop was busy today, and so was I, so no exhaust or inspection yet.
The results of the informal exhaust poll are in:
Flowmaster with rear exit: 1
Straight pipe with rear exit: 2
Standard muffler with rear exit: 1
Therefore, I will be doing a Cherry Bomb with side exit. :devil:
:nono:
2A
Though I'll settle for 2B, nothing else on your poll is acceptable.
:lol:
Quote from: NACar on February 08, 2008, 07:46:18 PM
The shop was busy today, and so was I, so no exhaust or inspection yet.
The results of the informal exhaust poll are in:
Flowmaster with rear exit: 1
Straight pipe with rear exit: 2
Standard muffler with rear exit: 1
Therefore, I will be doing a Cherry Bomb with side exit. :devil:
i love it
Friday the 8th Click and Clack calendar:
The top 5 "chick cars" of all time:
5. Dodge Neon
4. VW Jetta. "Anything by Volkswagen is a chick car. VW realized this years ago and joined forces with another company to sell guy cars -- they called that company Porsche."
3. Mazda Miata
2. VW Cabriolet
1. VW (new) Beetle
Quote from: the Teuton on February 09, 2008, 02:12:35 PM
Friday the 8th Click and Clack calendar:
The top 5 "chick cars" of all time:
5. Dodge Neon
4. VW Jetta. "Anything by Volkswagen is a chick car. VW realized this years ago and joined forces with another company to sell guy cars -- they called that company Porsche."
3. Mazda Miata
2. VW Cabriolet
1. VW (new) Beetle
More proof that people are dumb.
I can post the quotes for the other cars if you want.
Quote from: the Teuton on February 09, 2008, 02:12:35 PM
Friday the 8th Click and Clack calendar:
The top 5 "chick cars" of all time:
5. Dodge Neon
4. VW Jetta. "Anything by Volkswagen is a chick car. VW realized this years ago and joined forces with another company to sell guy cars -- they called that company Porsche."
3. Mazda Miata
2. VW Cabriolet
1. VW (new) Beetle
In other words, the chicks are going to be all over me now that I drive a Jetta. :praise:
Quote from: the Teuton on February 09, 2008, 02:17:26 PM
I can post the quotes for the other cars if you want.
What makes you think I'd want?
Quote from: Raza on February 09, 2008, 02:18:10 PM
What makes you think I'd want?
When there's an uncertainty, a question is asked.
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 09, 2008, 02:19:09 PM
When there's an uncertainty, a question is asked.
Pretty much. I haven't thrown it in the trash yet. I was just offering.
Quote from: the Teuton on February 09, 2008, 02:12:35 PM
Friday the 8th Click and Clack calendar:
The top 5 "chick cars" of all time:
5. Dodge Neon
4. VW Jetta. "Anything by Volkswagen is a chick car. VW realized this years ago and joined forces with another company to sell guy cars -- they called that company Porsche."
3. Mazda Miata
2. VW Cabriolet
1. VW (new) Beetle
:ohyeah:
Quote from: the Teuton on February 09, 2008, 02:12:35 PM
Friday the 8th Click and Clack calendar:
The top 5 "chick cars" of all time:
5. Dodge Neon
4. VW Jetta. "Anything by Volkswagen is a chick car. VW realized this years ago and joined forces with another company to sell guy cars -- they called that company Porsche."
3. Mazda Miata
2. VW Cabriolet
1. VW (new) Beetle
:pee:
Do Click and Clack have Li'l Penis Syndrome?
I roll my eyes when ever I see the Miata on these lists I roll my eyes because it is THE club racing car to have at the moment.
If avoiding being gay means I have to drive a Camaro or a pickup truck, I'd rather be considered gay.
Quote from: Payman on February 07, 2008, 09:56:06 PM
Why would anyone add performance mods to a car with a cd of more than .035???
*running away*
OH HAI. BTW, MK3 JETTA HAS Cd of 0.32 :devil:
So, cherry bomb for the exhaust? (http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o221/rhs993/browwo2.gif)
Quote from: The Pirate on February 09, 2008, 11:11:35 PM
So, cherry bomb for the exhaust? (http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o221/rhs993/browwo2.gif)
Oh hi. Now I'm thinking Flowmaster 40.
Quote from: NACar on February 09, 2008, 11:12:43 PM
Oh hi. Now I'm thinking Flowmaster 40.
I've yet to hear a 4 cylinder that sounded good with a flowmaster, but I'll assume the best here. Post a vid when it's on.
Quote from: The Pirate on February 09, 2008, 11:13:53 PM
I've yet to hear a 4 cylinder that sounded good with a flowmaster, but I'll assume the best here. Post a vid when it's on.
I had one on a Civic once... it's buzzy. :lol:
Get a 50 series.
But it's quieter.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 09, 2008, 11:20:35 PM
But it's quieter.
Maybe the Delta Flow, but as far as I know, the 50-series is just for bigger motors. I can get Delta Flow in the 40. I'll just get a regular 40. I liked it.
FWIW, our unmuffled 1.6L 1980 Rabbit makes a grunty "boo-flap" noise rather than a resonance heavy "fart" sound like the Honda.
IIRC, when the exhaust fell off my brother's 2.slow, it didn't sound THAT bad.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 09, 2008, 11:25:51 PM
FWIW, our unmuffled 1.6L 1980 Rabbit makes a grunty "boo-flap" noise rather than a resonance heavy "fart" sound like the Honda.
IIRC, when the exhaust fell off my brother's 2.slow, it didn't sound THAT bad.
Yeah, my Civic was a fart machine. With the huge exhaust leak in the Jetta, I can already tell it's not as bad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOMcYTvA8a4
Our CRX has a Supertrap and a glasspack, but nothing takes the fart out of a Honda.
Would beano in the fuel tank help?
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 09, 2008, 11:28:55 PM
Our CRX has a Supertrap and a glasspack, but nothing takes the fart out of a Honda.
Would beano in the fuel tank help?
Supertrapp = SuperFART. There is nothing you can do, short of putting a turbo on it, can help a Civic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZGaT4e4zJg
The turbo worked wonders for the L28 in my Z.
Stock L28Es sound like crap no matter what. L28ETs all sound AWESOME no matter what.
Quote from: NACar on February 09, 2008, 11:33:45 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZGaT4e4zJg
actually, i think that's a vr6 :lol:
here we are http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3SYVsPEolE
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 09, 2008, 11:34:12 PM
The turbo worked wonders for the L28 in my Z.
Stock L28Es sound like crap no matter what. L28ETs all sound AWESOME no matter what.
yes, turbos make any open exhaust sound just wonderful :praise:
Here's a MKIV:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FZNiz6p8x0
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 09, 2008, 11:36:55 PM
Here's a MKIV:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FZNiz6p8x0
badass
but i'm not getting that
Unmuffled L28E:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6cNLkkYmXRI
L28ET:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4kIVEIDsgM0
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 09, 2008, 11:42:50 PM
Unmuffled L28E:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6cNLkkYmXRI
L28ET:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4kIVEIDsgM0
:wub:
I get to listen to that anytime I want.
Except for now. Because I have no intake/exhaust gasket.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 09, 2008, 11:49:08 PM
I get to listen to that anytime I want.
Except for now. Because I have no intake/exhaust gasket.
n00b
I could have a turbo noise, too
http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/products/turbo_kits/VW20.html
:wub:
Stock
110whp @ 5500rpm
118lb?? ft @ 4500rpm
Garrett Turbo Kit
188whp @ 6200 rpm
203lb?? ft @ 4000 rpm
How much does your car weigh?
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 10, 2008, 12:02:13 AM
Focus ZX3:
2551 lbs.
Focus ZX3 =/= awesome shifter knob like my Jetta
Your shfit knob weighs 212 lbs?
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 10, 2008, 12:02:13 AM
Focus ZX3:
2551 lbs.
That makes sense. Cheap American crap made of nothing but hopes and dreams.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 10, 2008, 12:04:17 AM
Your shfit knob weighs 212 lbs?
it's weighted for better feel :praise:
My car = 2,670 lbs.
Quote from: Raza on February 10, 2008, 12:04:27 AM
That makes sense. Cheap American crap made of nothing but hopes and dreams.
It's not American. It's built in Mexico, designed in Germany, just like the Jetta.
Quote from: NACar on February 10, 2008, 12:05:48 AM
i need that terbow :mask:
The autobox slows it down a little, but this should be an interesting time in July.
Quote from: the Teuton on February 10, 2008, 12:07:08 AM
The autobox slows it down a little, but this should be an interesting time in July.
I do suspect that I shall actually keep the Jetta long enough to make it there, so I might need to do some real m0dz. Maybe I'll get a set of racing tires. :devil:
Quote from: NACar on February 10, 2008, 12:09:05 AM
I do suspect that I shall actually keep the Jetta long enough to make it there, so I might need to do some real m0dz. Maybe I'll get a set of racing tires. :devil:
Get some off of a Hawn-duh.
The bolt pattern is the same.
Quote from: NACar on February 10, 2008, 12:09:05 AM
I do suspect that I shall actually keep the Jetta long enough to make it there, so I might need to do some real m0dz. Maybe I'll get a set of racing tires. :devil:
Engine and suspension are my mild mods. That, and tires. It will be the shit on a very small scale. Be ready, Nick.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 10, 2008, 12:10:01 AM
Get some off of a Hawn-duh.
The bolt pattern is the same.
But I already have that set of Jetta wheels that I used on the 'st33m! Just needs new tires put on.
Quote from: NACar on February 10, 2008, 12:10:59 AM
But I already have that set of Jetta wheels that I used on the 'st33m! Just needs new tires put on.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=AVS+ES100&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=96HR4ES100&fromCompare1=yes&place=5
Quote from: the Teuton on February 10, 2008, 12:10:58 AM
Engine and suspension are my mild mods. That, and tires. It will be the shit on a very small scale. Be ready, Nick.
You will have that 2.5 swapped in by then? And the RS suspension is it? Hmm... I don't want to get a crazy stiff suspension. The Jetta won't be totally kick ass on the track, but the stock setup is great for street use, so maybe I will just get a crazy stiff rear sway bar so I can dorifffttooo. :devil:
http://www.2dayparts.com/items/item.aspx?itemid=1580047
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 10, 2008, 12:13:26 AM
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=AVS+ES100&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=96HR4ES100&fromCompare1=yes&place=5
:nono:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Ecsta+V710&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=955WR4EV710&fromCompare1=yes&place=0
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 10, 2008, 12:15:23 AM
http://www.2dayparts.com/items/item.aspx?itemid=1580047
+1
those are actually in my price range, and Azenis are damn good
They're the right diameter too.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 10, 2008, 12:18:01 AM
They're the right diameter too.
i think my car has 185/60/14
anyway, a smaller diameter would be desireable on the track.
My brother's Jetta is 195/60/14. :huh:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 10, 2008, 12:21:55 AM
My brother's Jetta is 195/60/14. :huh:
according to tire rack, they came with both sizes. they're close enough that it doesn't rally matter. :huh:
Quote from: NACar on February 10, 2008, 12:14:39 AM
You will have that 2.5 swapped in by then? And the RS suspension is it? Hmm... I don't want to get a crazy stiff suspension. The Jetta won't be totally kick ass on the track, but the stock setup is great for street use, so maybe I will just get a crazy stiff rear sway bar so I can dorifffttooo. :devil:
If I don't go to Florida over spring break, yes. If I do, then no. It's all dependent on how my wrestling club does.
Quote from: the Teuton on February 10, 2008, 12:23:47 AM
If I don't go to Florida over spring break, yes. If I do, then no. It's all dependent on how my wrestling club does.
So, you want your wrestling club to F41L so you can get your motor swapped? I smell sabotage... :mask: :lol:
Quote from: NACar on February 10, 2008, 12:25:03 AM
So, you want your wrestling club to F41L so you can get your motor swapped? I smell sabotage... :mask: :lol:
If I get someone to Florida, then I will be put into a hall of fame for starting an amazingly successful club team right off the bat. That looks good on resumes.
However, I want that 2.5 engine in my car. My turbo buddy/soon-to-be roommate wants to just turbo my car and throw out the 2.5. I want a livable, reliable car, so I'm going with an NA engine at this point. I have a mechanic, a tuner friend, and a lot of tools lined up for spring break if I don't make it to warm, sunny, beautiful Florida.
This all is such a major dilemma for me right now.
It looks like this may actually get to 30 pages. Nick FTW!
195/65/15 over here.
I think I'm 205/55/16 if memory serves right.
I'm currently running 185/65/14 on one set of wheels and 225/50/16 on the other. I don't know whether I should keep them like that or go back to recommended 175/70/14 and 205/55/16, respectively.
225/55/16 hoping to upgrade to 245/30/20 :mrcool:
Quote from: Vinsanity on February 10, 2008, 09:22:46 AM
225/55/16 hoping to upgrade to 245/30/20 :mrcool:
You should try 295/15/22
Quote from: NACar on February 10, 2008, 09:32:50 AM
You should try 295/15/22
There's this little thing called turning the front wheels that I'd still need to be able to do.
Quote from: Vinsanity on February 10, 2008, 09:52:03 AM
There's this little thing called turning the front wheels that I'd still need to be able to do.
They make lift kits for that
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2524000-2524999/2524616_10_full.gif)
Quote from: Vinsanity on February 10, 2008, 09:52:03 AM
There's this little thing called turning the front wheels that I'd still need to be able to do.
Who needs to turn when you've got bling bling?
(http://images.cardomain.net/sites/cardomain/features/blog_5/garfield_box.jpg)
Why can't you be more like this guy? He has seriously compromised the handling, ride, braking, acceleration, stability, his safety AND the safety of all other motorists with his 30" rims. Yet he still drives his car around because it is truly "pimp".
LOL @ the Camry :ohyeah:
I knew I should've just bought an Escalade
(http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/7404/dsc00055mediumoz7.jpg)
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Should have done that to mine...
(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/102/dsc03182smallgr2.jpg)
GTFO
So, I was thinking about dropping a 350 Chevy into the 'sc0rt...
Quote from: NACar on February 10, 2008, 10:29:11 AM
GTFO
So, I was thinking about dropping a 350 Chevy into the 'sc0rt...
Chevy motor in a Ford. :nono:
Go with a 351 Clevland.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 10, 2008, 10:34:07 AM
Chevy motor in a Ford. :nono:
Go with a 351 Clevland.
351 Cleav costs like twice as much money for less power. 350 Chevy is the only way to go. :nono:
347 stroker
Any tire advice, Nick? Assuming, of course, that I want to kick your ass at the Beave.
Quote from: the Teuton on February 10, 2008, 12:41:28 AM
I'm currently running 185/65/14 on one set of wheels and 225/50/16 on the other. I don't know whether I should keep them like that or go back to recommended 175/70/14 and 205/55/16, respectively.
225/50/16 is huge compared to 185/65/14.
How can they both go on the same car?
Quote from: the Teuton on February 10, 2008, 10:49:08 AM
Any tire advice, Nick? Assuming, of course, that I want to kick your ass at the Beave.
summer/track tire in 225/50/16
http://www.vulcantire.com/cgi-bin/tiresearch.cgi?stock=624&f=azenis_rt615_t.htm
:huh:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 10, 2008, 10:54:11 AM
225/50/16 is huge compared to 185/65/15.
How can they both go on the same car?
There's actually a fairly massive wheel gap in the front with the 16s, but the rears fit fine and it looks badass. I need to lower my car about an inch (RS) to make it all look good.
215/50R17s at the moment, though the OEM size was actually 205/50R17.
Get a Magnaflow muffler.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpNlZTekAME&feature=related
Quote from: The Pirate on February 10, 2008, 05:07:40 PM
Get a Magnaflow muffler.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpNlZTekAME&feature=related
x0mg, ric0r has too many exhaust tips :tounge:
I'm just going cheap here, so Magnaflow is not very likely.
Quote from: NACar on February 10, 2008, 05:13:04 PM
x0mg, ric0r has too many exhaust tips :tounge:
I'm just going cheap here, so Magnaflow is not very likely.
I understand that. I wonder how my car would sounds with a Flowmaster? :devil: The Mazda 2.0 isn't as farty as the Honda D block either.
Quote from: The Pirate on February 10, 2008, 05:14:36 PM
I understand that. I wonder how my car would sounds with a Flowmaster? :devil: The Mazda 2.0 isn't as farty as the Honda D block either.
If I get a Flowmaster, I'll make some vids, but they are almost always a bit raspy on 4-bangers.
Quote from: MX793 on February 10, 2008, 11:12:52 AM
215/50R17s at the moment, though the OEM size was actually 205/50R17.
I'm going to be doing something similar soon. My stock size is 195/50/16, I'm going to jump up to 205/50/16. It greatly opens up the tire options, and the Potenza G 009 (recommended by NACar, thus it's validity in this thread :lol:) is at the top of my list.
Quote from: NACar on February 10, 2008, 05:15:58 PM
If I get a Flowmaster, I'll make some vids, but they are almost always a bit raspy on 4-bangers.
I love raspy. I don't love flatulence (on my car, anyway).
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9SVc3y55mX0
Oooh, I like that!
Quote from: The Pirate on February 10, 2008, 05:17:26 PM
I love raspy. I don't love flatulence (on my car, anyway).
This is actually sounds a lot like my Civic did
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Sh1L4PR5Ho
Get this guy's muffler:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=nLkw8853ECA
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 10, 2008, 05:20:55 PM
Get this guy's muffler:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=nLkw8853ECA
:nono: I don't want my 4-banger sounding like some gas-hog V8.
look at this guy rockin da flows on a yaris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1lUab_umiw
Quote from: NACar on February 10, 2008, 05:23:12 PM
:nono: I don't want my 4-banger sounding like some gas-hog V8.
Please return your genitals to the nearest Chrysler or Dodge dealership. You are no longer a man.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 10, 2008, 05:27:21 PM
Please return your genitals to the nearest Chrysler or Dodge dealership. You are no longer a man.
No
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCxvJxvNSHY
Will this fit under the hood?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8x47lRNslc
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 10, 2008, 05:54:06 PM
Will this fit under the hood?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8x47lRNslc
Yes
My hand nearly got stuck to my shift knob today. It was that cold. :lol:
Quote from: NACar on February 11, 2008, 04:26:48 PM
My hand nearly got stuck to my shift knob today. It was that cold. :lol:
(http://planetsmilies.net/eat-drink-smiley-5155.gif)
Quote from: The Pirate on February 10, 2008, 05:14:36 PM
I understand that. I wonder how my car would sounds with a Flowmaster? :devil: The Mazda 2.0 isn't as farty as the Honda D block either.
Lots of vids of Miatas with aftermarket exhausts, it probably would sound similar, perhaps a little meaner from the extra displacement.
Quote from: NACar on February 11, 2008, 04:26:48 PM
My hand nearly got stuck to my shift knob today. It was that cold. :lol:
Now you see why metal knobs aren't that common!
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 11, 2008, 05:29:48 PM
Now you see why metal knobs aren't that common!
But it makes me feel alive! Anyway, I could never go back to that hollow plastic knob after utilizing one so nicely weighted.
Quote from: NACar on February 11, 2008, 06:12:48 PM
But it makes me feel alive! Anyway, I could never go back to that hollow plastic knob after utilizing one so nicely weighted.
Wrap it in electrical tape.
wow. now I'm glad I didn't drop out of calculus :rolleyes:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 11, 2008, 06:37:36 PM
You don't even know what that means.
I did for about 2-days, and then I forgot. :devil:
Quote from: Laconian on February 11, 2008, 05:29:26 PM
Lots of vids of Miatas with aftermarket exhausts, it probably would sound similar, perhaps a little meaner from the extra displacement.
Very good idea!
Page 20
w00t
w00t.
I need to get the clutch fixed so I can do burnouts.
Quote from: NACar on February 11, 2008, 09:34:54 PM
w00t.
I need to get the clutch fixed so I can do burnouts.
woots
More like 30 pages about nothing. :evildude:
Quote from: Minpin on February 11, 2008, 10:34:52 PM
More like 30 pages about nothing. :evildude:
Not really. It's about some shitbox the fat man was forced to pick up... as usual.
We should have a separate section for Nick's Shed of the Week...because he actually buys them...
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 11, 2008, 10:38:45 PM
Not really. It's about some shitbox the fat man was forced to pick up... as usual.
Aside from being a little dirty, I think his latest acquisition is pretty decent.
Quote from: thewizard16 on February 11, 2008, 10:40:38 PM
Aside from being a little dirty, I think his latest acquisition is pretty decent.
That's what she said.
Quote from: thewizard16 on February 11, 2008, 10:53:48 PM
:mask:
My friends have deemed me the king of "TWSS". I've said it oh so much lately...
Quote from: thewizard16 on February 11, 2008, 10:40:38 PM
Aside from being a little dirty, I think his latest acquisition is pretty decent.
It could definately use a good cleaning come spring time. But overall, it is very decent.
Quote from: NACar on February 11, 2008, 11:11:45 PM
It could definately use a good cleaning come spring time. But overall, it is very decent.
I know what you mean. Cleaning a car in the winter if you don't have a large garage to do it in is a pain in the ass, and washing becomes near impossible. You definitely will have to post new pictures come spring time though when you've made it feel pretty again :wub:. I don't think I've cleaned the old Camry very well in a year, but I'm sure the impulse will hit come about March or April and I'll clean the cars at once, that's normally how things happen.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 11, 2008, 10:55:18 PM
My friends have deemed me the king of "TWSS". I've said it oh so much lately...
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 12, 2008, 12:24:27 PM
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Gotta be king of something, I suppose.
Jetta FTW!
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 11, 2008, 10:55:18 PM
My friends have deemed me the king of "TWSS". I've said it oh so much lately...
reg?i?cide /ˈrɛdʒəˌsaɪd/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[rej-uh-sahyd] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
?noun
1. the killing of a king.
2. a person who kills a king or is responsible for his death, esp. one of the judges who condemned Charles I of England to death.
Quote from: Raza on February 12, 2008, 12:45:29 PM
reg?i?cide /ˈrɛdʒəˌsaɪd/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[rej-uh-sahyd] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
1. the killing of a king.
2. a person who kills a king or is responsible for his death, esp. one of the judges who condemned Charles I of England to death.
:lol:
Quote from: the Teuton on February 12, 2008, 12:26:43 PM
Jetta FTW!
I'm glad you have finally come to terms with that fact that you don't stand a chance at the Beave. :devil:
Quote from: NACar on February 12, 2008, 02:46:46 PM
I'm glad you have finally come to terms with that fact that you don't stand a chance at the Beave. :devil:
Next to that dirty-ass POS? Fuck you, fat man, fuck you. :devil:
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 11, 2008, 10:55:18 PM
My friends have deemed me the king of "TWSS". I've said it oh so much lately...
I can't recall a time when it's actually been funny.
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 12, 2008, 02:49:03 PM
I can't recall a time when it's actually been funny.
I'm a tad funnier IRL than I am on the forums. :ohyeah:
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 12, 2008, 02:49:34 PM
I'm a tad funnier IRL than I am on the forums. :ohyeah:
I hope so.
Quote from: NACar on February 12, 2008, 02:46:46 PM
I'm glad you have finally come to terms with that fact that you don't stand a chance at the Beave. :devil:
Nick: All your laps are belong to us.
Nick: You are on the way to destruction.
Trep: What you say!!
Nick: You have no chance to survive make your time
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 12, 2008, 02:55:55 PM
Nick: All your laps are belong to us.
Nick: You are on the way to destruction.
Trep: What you say!!
Nick: You have no chance to survive make your time
Somebody set up us the Jetta!
Take off every "JETTA"!!
For great justice.
Quote from: NACar on February 12, 2008, 02:46:46 PM
I'm glad you have finally come to terms with that fact that you don't stand a chance at the Beave. :devil:
We're going to have to find an autocross course that weekend for times, too. I'd be awesome to see how we all do (and you lose) compared to all of the other cars we have -- including Trep's boat.
Quote from: NACar on February 11, 2008, 04:26:48 PM
My hand nearly got stuck to my shift knob today. It was that cold. :lol:
Wait until summer time when you let it sit out in the sun all day. Shift quickly or you'll have the shift pattern scorched into the palm of your hand.
Quote from: the Teuton on February 12, 2008, 07:23:12 PM
We're going to have to find an autocross course that weekend for times, too. I'd be awesome to see how we all do (and you lose) compared to all of the other cars we have -- including Trep's boat.
The more [I win] the merrier!
Good thing I probably won't be going!
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 12, 2008, 08:40:39 PM
Good thing I probably won't be going!
Can't you pretty please with a cherry on top bring ur Zee?! :cry:
No.
Hell no.
Maybe I could take the Honda or VW.
The Mazda and Lola are not too likely.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 12, 2008, 08:48:14 PM
Hell no.
Maybe I could take the Honda or VW.
The Mazda and Lola are not too likely.
wtf? just bring Fucus. it get good mpg on trip, and it be good on track, rallyx and autox.
I don't want to break it. It's my DD. It's the newest car my family has.
The Z is for breaking.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 12, 2008, 09:00:55 PM
I don't want to break it. It's my DD. It's the newest car my family has.
The Z is for breaking.
but you said you not taking t3h Zee :nutty:
But I'm not driving that far.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 12, 2008, 09:05:30 PM
But I'm not driving that far.
You lives in Michigan. Ohio is right next door.
6 hours 20 minutes.
I dunno.
You have a Lola? WTF!
I know somebody with a Lola.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 12, 2008, 09:21:30 PM
I know somebody with a Lola.
Where'd they find it? Do you have pictures?
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 12, 2008, 09:21:30 PM
I know somebody with a Lola.
And they're just going to let you take it for a cruise down the interstate for 6-hours so you can do a track day and a rallyx with it?
It's a Formula Ford Lola T-342 from the 70's. I don't think it's THAT special. :huh:
(http://broncomotorsports.com/photos/RoadAmerica_072906/030.jpg)
Quote from: NACar on February 12, 2008, 09:22:57 PM
And they're just going to let you take it for a cruise down the interstate for 6-hours so you can do a track day and a rallyx with it?
It might be fun. I can get really good gas mileage driving underneeth a semi truck.
Come on, if you come, you can spend the night in the back of Trep's Trep.
No thanks. It probably smells like curry.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 12, 2008, 09:37:36 PM
No thanks. It probably smells like curry.
You can sleep in the Jet :wub:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 12, 2008, 09:37:36 PM
No thanks. It probably smells like curry.
If it's that big of a deal, I should have a perfectly clean floor for you to sleep on for free except for beer costs.
Quote from: the Teuton on February 12, 2008, 09:35:31 PM
Come on, if you come, you can spend the night in the back of Trep's Trep.
:evildude:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 12, 2008, 09:37:36 PM
No thanks. It probably smells like curry.
Right now it smells like Febreze, but come Saturday it'll smell like leather ;)
Quote from: NACar on February 12, 2008, 09:38:27 PM
You can sleep in the Jet :wub:
That probably smells like BO.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 12, 2008, 09:40:05 PM
That probably smells like BO.
:nono:
the correct answer is cheezburgers :wub:
Quote from: NACar on February 12, 2008, 09:41:15 PM
:nono:
the correct answer is cheezburgers :wub:
That's better than those damn pine tree air fresheners.
Fine, BO, farts, and cheeseburgers. :rolleyes:
I also don't want to roll around in all your discarded boogers and fingernails.
Quote from: thewizard16 on February 12, 2008, 09:43:11 PM
That's better than those damn pine tree air fresheners.
i love pine :wub:
(http://www.santarchy.com/images/pine_sol.jpg)
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 12, 2008, 09:43:58 PM
Fine, BO, farts, and cheeseburgers. :rolleyes:
I also don't want to roll around in all your discarded boogers and fingernails.
I smells good, and I don't clip my fingernails in my car! :rage:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 12, 2008, 09:43:58 PM
Fine, BO, farts, and cheeseburgers. :rolleyes:
I also don't want to roll around in all your discarded boogers and fingernails.
Like I said, for the cost of a case of beer, you can crash at my place.
It's a lot of money and a long way from home to break down.
I'll think about it.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 12, 2008, 09:52:20 PM
It's a lot of money and a long way from home to break down.
I'll think about it.
I've never heard the excuse "long way from home to break down" seriously used by someone who wasn't trying to think up random excuses. :lol:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 12, 2008, 09:52:20 PM
It's a lot of money and a long way from home to break down.
I'll think about it.
I'll even let you have most of the beers. I figure there will be enough people there to justify sticking a keg in the (small) kitchen for everyone.
It's a 30 year old car, half of the parts on it don't belong on it, and it's a 400 mile trip.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 12, 2008, 09:57:16 PM
It's a 30 year old car, half of the parts on it don't belong on it, and it's a 400 mile trip.
I will drive to your house and tow your Z with the Jet.
(http://www.funnyjunk.com/pages/jetta.jpg)
:clap:
GET SUM MOAR PICSZ UP N1CK.
Do I really want to meet you assholes in person? :lol:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 12, 2008, 10:06:55 PM
Do I really want to meet you assholes in person? :lol:
No. I'm actually funny in person and am so bloody sexy you will want to kill yourself, but resist the urge.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 12, 2008, 10:07:56 PM
No. I'm actually funny in person and am so bloody sexy you will want to kill yourself, but resist the urge.
It's usually the ones who think they're funny that are lame.
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 12, 2008, 10:08:36 PM
It's usually the ones who think they're funny that are lame.
Shut the fuck up, kid with sexy sister.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 12, 2008, 10:06:55 PM
Do I really want to meet you assholes in person? :lol:
(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/03/whut-ian.jpg)
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 12, 2008, 10:11:33 PM
Once again, LAME.
Well we have to get Nick's thread to be more popular don't we?
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 12, 2008, 10:06:55 PM
Do I really want to meet you assholes in person? :lol:
Yes.
Second point of contention:
Ro, do you have a hot sister?
Quote from: the Teuton on February 12, 2008, 10:13:18 PM
Yes.
Second point of contention:
Ro, do you have a hot sister?
Two Tons: AIM.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 12, 2008, 10:13:00 PM
Well we have to get Nick's thread to be more popular don't we?
What?
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 12, 2008, 10:13:00 PM
Well we have to get Nick's thread to be more popular don't we?
wat
wat
wat
wut
Quote from: NACar on February 12, 2008, 10:11:01 PM
(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/03/whut-ian.jpg)
There are better ways to make this 30 pages than an endless loop or ARBT material. :pullover:
Quote from: the Teuton on February 12, 2008, 09:56:41 PM
I'll even let you have most of the beers. I figure there will be enough people there to justify sticking a keg in the (small) kitchen for everyone.
No problem there.
I don't drink booze.
Quote from: thewizard16 on February 12, 2008, 11:47:46 PM
There are better ways to make this 30 pages than an endless loop or ARBT material. :pullover:
We are talking about Jetta, here. Can't you see that?
Hey, at least we're not spending several of the pages talking about how it needs $3,000 worth of brake work :mask:
Quote from: Vinsanity on February 13, 2008, 11:22:55 AM
Hey, at least we're not spending several of the pages talking about how it needs $3,000 worth of brake work :mask:
Yes, and while we're on the subject of brake work, has anyone here ever had Jussi Pussi?
(http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/3/JussiPussi.jpg)
Quote from: NACar on February 13, 2008, 11:17:26 AM
We are talking about Jetta, here. Can't you see that?
I was unclear for a while.
(http://www.inmetalvw.com/apps/images/mkiii/mkiii01.jpg)
(http://www.apuntesmexico.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/05/Hecho_en_mexico_logo.jpg)
Yes. That is unfortunate.
It costs too much to build German cars in Germany, though.
Euro > Peso
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 13, 2008, 05:36:20 PM
(http://www.inmetalvw.com/apps/images/mkiii/mkiii01.jpg)
Yeah, except my shift knob is better, and my floormats aren't metal (which is stoopid), my upholstry doesn't look like some 80's party dress, and my steering wheel has one big VW in the middle.
Quote from: NACar on February 13, 2008, 06:26:01 PM
Yeah, except my shift knob is better, and my floormats aren't metal (which is stoopid), my upholstry doesn't look like some 80's party dress, and my steering wheel has one big VW in the middle.
You're really missing out.
Quote from: NACar on February 13, 2008, 06:26:01 PM
Yeah, except my shift knob is better, and my floormats aren't metal (which is stoopid), my upholstry doesn't look like some 80's party dress, and my steering wheel has one big VW in the middle.
I like that off center VW logo on the steering wheel.
Quote from: thecarnut on February 13, 2008, 08:54:09 PM
I like that off center VW logo on the steering wheel.
I do, too. But that just means it's OLD.
Quote from: thewizard16 on February 13, 2008, 08:52:00 PM
You're really missing out.
Yes, I rather need a turbocharger, I think.
My brother's '96 has it.
Yours is a '97. That's one year.
Quote from: NACar on February 13, 2008, 08:54:58 PM
I do, too. But that just means it's OLD.
Yes, I rather need a turbocharger, I think.
This has a turbocharger. You should use it. (http://benzinsider.com/uploaded_images/mercedesbenz.s65.eng.500-774020.jpg)
I'm sure it'd only take minimal modifications. :mask:
Nick,
Check your tailights for leaks. My brother's Jetta kept blowing out tailights because water pooled in the tailights.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 13, 2008, 09:19:05 PM
Nick,
Check your tailights for leaks. My brother's Jetta kept blowing out tailights because water pooled in the tailights.
Does the water drain over them or something? My tailights get condensation in them now (drives me insane), but I've never seen water pool in taillights.
Quote from: thewizard16 on February 13, 2008, 09:21:55 PM
Does the water drain over them or something? My tailights get condensation in them now (drives me insane), but I've never seen water pool in taillights.
I have, in several; different cars.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 13, 2008, 09:19:05 PM
Nick,
Check your tailights for leaks. My brother's Jetta kept blowing out tailights because water pooled in the tailights.
My taillights are the pwnz0r, thank you very much.
Quote from: NACar on February 13, 2008, 09:22:50 PM
My taillights are the pwnz0r, thank you very much.
Nope. Jetta Trek tailights are better. They are tinted.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 13, 2008, 09:22:37 PM
I have, in several; different cars.
That'd be quite annoying. I'll count myself lucky.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 13, 2008, 09:24:29 PM
Nope. Jetta Trek tailights are better. They are tinted.
Tinted lights = less light, which meas they are
worse lights :nutty:
They look better and prevent UV damage to the inside of the tailights.
Quote from: thewizard16 on February 13, 2008, 09:25:20 PM
That'd be quite annoying. I'll count myself lucky.
I've seen them, never had them. In traffic, it looks like somebody's trying to smuggle goldfish in their lenses.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 13, 2008, 09:27:25 PM
They look better and prevent UV damage to the inside of the tailights.
I just use sunscreen. SPF 50 :rolleyes:
(http://www.viewpoints.com/images/review/2007/182/7/1183291211-71546_full.jpg)
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 13, 2008, 09:27:25 PM
They look better and prevent UV damage to the inside of the tailights.
Unforunately they do their job, informing other drivers of your presence on the road, worse than regular lights.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 13, 2008, 09:27:25 PM
They look ... prevent UV damage to the inside of the tailights.
Always a major design concern.
Nothing is more heartbreaking than a plastic reflector with skin cancer.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 13, 2008, 09:27:47 PM
I've seen them, never had them. In traffic, it looks like somebody's trying to smuggle goldfish in their lenses.
Oh, okay. I've had condensation in numerous instances now, and have managed to fix it a few times, but thankfully I've never had mini-swimming pools. I couldn't put up with that.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 13, 2008, 09:28:43 PM
Always a major design concern.
Nothing is more heartbreaking than a plastic reflector with skin cancer.
That's why the Germans came up with an ingenious way to prevent it.
I need NOS
Quote from: NACar on February 13, 2008, 09:37:01 PM
I need NOS
Everyone needs NOS. Old men need NOS. Kids learning how to drive need NOS. 70 year old grandmothers with glaucoma need NOS.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 13, 2008, 09:38:38 PM
Everyone needs NOS. Old men need NOS. Kids learning how to drive need NOS. 70 year old grandmothers with glaucoma need NOS.
+1
but first, I need a new clutch
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 13, 2008, 09:41:38 PM
Afterwards too.
I'll get an ub3r friction performance one-puck racing clutch.
Quote from: NACar on February 13, 2008, 09:37:01 PM
I need NOS
My cousin apparently installed NOS on his dad's '02 Accord DX. :lol:
Quote from: NACar on February 13, 2008, 09:43:11 PM
I'll get an ub3r friction performance one-puck racing clutch.
One-puck? That'll be nice in traffic.
Puck clutches with no springs in the hub are the devil.
What exactly is a one-puck clutch? One spring instead of 3-4?
Quote from: thecarnut on February 13, 2008, 09:45:03 PM
What exactly is a one-puck clutch? One spring instead of 3-4?
You see, this has is four-pucks
(http://www.bernardnewbury.co.uk/store/images/IMG_8082.jpg)
This one is three-pucks
(http://www.cwgsy.net/private/ramva/clutch.gif)
I want a one-puck :devil:
Quote from: thecarnut on February 13, 2008, 09:45:03 PM
What exactly is a one-puck clutch? One spring instead of 3-4?
It is a retarded invention by Nick.
(http://www.laatikainen.net/clutch1.jpg)
Here's a 4 puck clutch with a sprung hub.
Quote from: thecarnut on February 13, 2008, 09:45:03 PM
What exactly is a one-puck clutch? One spring instead of 3-4?
(http://www.cwgsy.net/private/ramva/clutch.gif)
This is a 3-puck clutch
(http://www.performance-cafe.com/images/021131031e.jpg)
These are normal clutches.
They don't make one-puck clutches, but generally, the fewer pucks, the harsher the take-off.
Quote from: NACar on February 13, 2008, 09:46:36 PM
You see, this has is four-pucks
(http://www.bernardnewbury.co.uk/store/images/IMG_8082.jpg)
This one is three-pucks
(http://www.cwgsy.net/private/ramva/clutch.gif)
I want a one-puck :devil:
What about the ones that are completely circular?
And it seems that a 1 puck clutch would be hard to engage. :huh:
Quote from: NACar on February 13, 2008, 09:46:36 PM
You see, this has is four-pucks
(http://www.bernardnewbury.co.uk/store/images/IMG_8082.jpg)
This one is three-pucks
(http://www.cwgsy.net/private/ramva/clutch.gif)
I want a one-puck :devil:
I think the unbalanced forces would destroy your input shaft bearing or something...
I see that Soup de Poop has answered my question. :cheers:
Lots of clutch pics suddenly appeared! One-puck FTW! :rockon:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 13, 2008, 09:48:31 PM
I think the unbalanced forces would destroy your input shaft bearing or something...
no wai. i wud just have the ultimatest clutch evar
Let's talk pressure plates!
(http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/images/performance/centerforce/centfo-ii.jpg)
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 13, 2008, 09:50:28 PM
Let's talk pressure plates!
(http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/images/performance/centerforce/centfo-ii.jpg)
:nono:
purple pressure plates pwn
(http://wiki.r31skylineclub.com/images/4/45/Clutch_CNI24101.jpg)
Quote from: NACar on February 13, 2008, 09:49:27 PM
no wai. i wud just have the ultimatest clutch evar
Puck clutches hold less torque than their full face counterparts.
Puck clutches are good at destroying things, but not much else.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 13, 2008, 09:51:29 PM
Puck clutches hold less torque than their full face counterparts.
Puck clutches are good at destroying things, but not much else.
just like my one puck will
destroy your Zed :praise:
Quote from: NACar on February 13, 2008, 09:51:28 PM
:nono:
purple pressure plates pwn
(http://wiki.r31skylineclub.com/images/4/45/Clutch_CNI24101.jpg)
Yeah, when it's all concealed in a transmission. :lol:
They break traction, stub axles, half shafts, differentials, driveshafts, transmissions, pressure plates, and flywheels.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 13, 2008, 09:55:20 PM
They break traction, stub axles, half shafts, differentials, driveshafts, transmissions, pressure plates, and flywheels.
My Jet's drivetrain is good to 902hp with absolute traction at the wheels. :devil:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 13, 2008, 09:55:20 PM
They break traction, stub axles, half shafts, differentials, driveshafts, transmissions, pressure plates, and flywheels.
They're still popular on VW based sand buggies.
VW people cannot be trusted. They are nothing but a bunch of damn dirty hippies and Neo-Nazis.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 13, 2008, 09:58:48 PM
VW people cannot be trusted. They are nothing but a bunch of damn dirty hippies and Neo-Nazis.
Yes, we are. I'm still a recovering one.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 13, 2008, 09:58:48 PM
VW people cannot be trusted. They are nothing but a bunch of damn dirty hippies and Neo-Nazis.
How about Audi people?
Of course not.
The National Socialist German Workers Party dissolved decades ago.
I said Audi owners are NEO-NAZIS. :rolleyes:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 13, 2008, 10:16:00 PM
Of course not.
The National Socialist German Workers Party dissolved decades ago.
I said Audi owners are NEO-NAZIS. :rolleyes:
Okay. We NEVER followed Nazi-ism!!!
Henry Ford was a communist. That means you're a commie. GTFO!!!
SHENANIGHENZ!
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 13, 2008, 10:20:44 PM
Okay. We NEVER followed Nazi-ism!!!
Henry Ford was a communist. That means you're a commie. GTFO!!!
No, Henry Ford was a anti-semite.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 13, 2008, 10:26:20 PM
No, Henry Ford was a anti-semite.
Hitler gave him a medal.
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 13, 2008, 10:48:41 PM
Your uncle looks like Hitler.
My uncle > Hitler, therefore Hitler looks like my uncle. He didn't kill 6 million Jews, and he drives nice-ass cars, and he has made it in life, so him > Hitler.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 13, 2008, 10:49:59 PM
My uncle > Hitler, therefore Hitler looks like my uncle. He didn't kill 6 million Jews, and he drives nice-ass cars, and he has made it in life, so him > Hitler.
Things went pretty well for Hilter for a while.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 13, 2008, 10:49:59 PM
My uncle > Hitler, therefore Hitler looks like my uncle. He didn't kill 6 million Jews, and he drives nice-ass cars, and he has made it in life, so him > Hitler.
But Hitler's older than your uncle, so he came first, and your uncle wasn't the original. You lose. That, and Hitler wasn't exactly a fucking idiot. He was a brilliant man, who was equally disturbed. Hitler had humble upbringings, so he made it in life. I have heard of Hitler, I haven't heard of your uncle. Enough said.
I like his uncle more than I like Hitler. I've never seen, much less met his uncle.
Quote from: the Teuton on February 13, 2008, 10:59:24 PM
I like his uncle more than I like Hitler. I've never seen, much less met his uncle.
He's an awesome guy. Has excellent taste in cars (over the past 15 years or so has had the S550, an S600, a Touareg V10TDI, a bugeye WRX, a 1999-ish Volvo V70R, an 850 Turbo Wagon, a W140 300SD, a W126 560SEL, and a Toyota Van LE) and is the most accomplished person I know.
Quote from: the Teuton on February 13, 2008, 10:59:24 PM
I like his uncle more than I like Hitler. I've never seen, much less met his uncle.
I do too. Hitler was a douche, but there's no denying the fact that he wasn't an idiot.
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 13, 2008, 11:01:50 PM
I do too. Hitler was a douche, but there's no denying the fact that he wasn't an idiot.
I wish someone would have shot the bastard before he rose to power. He was a lot of rhetoric without what looked to be much substance when he got elected. He had a lot of energy, too, and had a propensity to captivate audiences...like a 1930s Barack Obama.
Quote from: the Teuton on February 13, 2008, 11:07:47 PM
I wish someone would have shot the bastard before he rose to power. He was a lot of rhetoric without what looked to be much substance when he got elected. He had a lot of energy, too, and had a propensity to captivate audiences...like a 1930s Barack Obama.
Listening to Barack Obama is like reading laundry instructions aloud.
Quote from: omicron on February 13, 2008, 11:12:06 PM
Listening to Barack Obama is like reading laundry instructions aloud.
It's all in how you read the instructions, not what they say. Almost all politicians (Obama included) spew the same bullshit, some of them just spew it in a more crowd pleasing way.
Quote from: omicron on February 13, 2008, 11:12:06 PM
Listening to Barack Obama is like reading laundry instructions aloud.
Why do you cats care about American politics?
Quote from: thewizard16 on February 13, 2008, 11:13:11 PM
It's all in how you read the instructions, not what they say. Almost all politicians (Obama included) spew the same bullshit, some of them just spew it in a more crowd pleasing way.
Good point, but I like McCain better, even though he doesn't incite people into a frenzy of emotion like Obama/Hitler.
Quote from: thewizard16 on February 13, 2008, 11:13:11 PM
It's all in how you read the instructions, not what they say. Almost all politicians (Obama included) spew the same bullshit, some of them just spew it in a more crowd pleasing way.
I eagerly await the day when a glorious orator assumes power, not these horrendously dumbed-down marshmallows.
Quote from: the Teuton on February 13, 2008, 11:15:01 PM
Why do you cats care about American politics?
Good point, but I like McCain better, even though he doesn't incite people into a frenzy of emotion like Obama/Hitler.
That's because he's old and repetitive. :lol: I don't like either of them, actually. That said, I have no idea who I'd vote for in the actual election. My state primary is over, now I just have to wait for the nominees to be picked and then I'll bother with doing research about who will screw things up less than the other.
Quote from: the Teuton on February 13, 2008, 11:15:01 PM
Why do you cats care about American politics?
I find it quite interesting.
That, and the presidential nomination system you have there is just hilarious. :lol:
Quote from: omicron on February 13, 2008, 11:19:37 PM
I find it quite interesting.
That, and the presidential nomination system you have there is just hilarious. :lol:
What's it like in Aussieland? Honestly, are there really people who give a shit about our president on the other side of the world?
Quote from: omicron on February 13, 2008, 11:19:37 PM
I find it quite interesting.
That, and the presidential nomination system you have there is just hilarious. :lol:
I think it'd be easier to have them all play one big game of poker and whoever wins, wins (and there'd be a lot less complaining), but this way is much more expensive, complicated, and drawn-out, and therefore, better.
Quote from: the Teuton on February 13, 2008, 11:21:45 PM
What's it like in Aussieland? Honestly, are there really people who give a shit about our president on the other side of the world?
Oh, certainly. The presidential nominations are often the second or third news-story on television, and quite often front-page news.
Quote from: omicron on February 13, 2008, 11:24:55 PM
Oh, certainly. The presidential nominations are often the second or third news-story on television, and quite often front-page news.
You have your own lovely country and most of the world hates us anyway. Why do Aussies care?
Quote from: the Teuton on February 13, 2008, 11:28:10 PM
You have your own lovely country and most of the world hates us anyway. Why do Aussies care?
The selection of leader of the most powerful nation in the world is a fairly big news story. In any case, decisions and actions of the US can affect things here in Oz, so it has some degree of relevance - take Iraq, for example, or the current economic situation in the US.
Quote from: the Teuton on February 13, 2008, 11:28:10 PM
You have your own lovely country and most of the world hates us anyway. Why do Aussies care?
The US has a way of dragging other country's armies into things with them.
Also, we owe them money.
OK. This all makes sense now.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 13, 2008, 11:33:08 PM
The US has a way of dragging other country's armies into things with them.
Also, we owe them money.
I may forgive your debt if you send me Fleetwoods, with baked goods in the boot.
Quote from: omicron on February 13, 2008, 11:35:49 PM
I may forgive your debt if you send me Fleetwoods, with baked goods in the boot.
The US owes Australia money.
Mr. Deville doesn't owe Omi anything.
Although I'm tempted to try anyways.
Quote from: the Teuton on February 13, 2008, 11:34:25 PM
OK. This all makes sense now.
A decent amount of US news does make its way into our regular news broadcasts on all channels. We do have to fill up half an hour, and there's only so much koala action the viewers can take.
Quote from: omicron on February 13, 2008, 11:37:12 PM
A decent amount of US news does make its way into our regular news broadcasts on all channels. We do have to fill up half an hour, and there's only so much koala action the viewers can take.
But you guys are a lot closer to Asia and you have a lot in common with England. I thought those might be more prevalent.
Quote from: the Teuton on February 13, 2008, 11:38:20 PM
But you guys are a lot closer to Asia and you have a lot in common with England. I thought those might be more prevalent.
Asians and Englishmen also fill up their airwaves with US news...
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 13, 2008, 11:39:47 PM
Asians and Englishmen also fill up their airwaves with US news...
Don't they have any better news to cover?
Quote from: the Teuton on February 13, 2008, 11:38:20 PM
But you guys are a lot closer to Asia and you have a lot in common with England. I thought those might be more prevalent.
Plenty of Asian news, too, but rarely English news.
Quote from: the Teuton on February 13, 2008, 11:41:28 PM
Don't they have any better news to cover?
Probably.
But then again, we probably do too.
Quote from: omicron on February 13, 2008, 11:43:11 PM
Plenty of Asian news, too, but rarely English news.
My brother might be studying in Australia next year, so give him a nice welcome if he goes. He's about 60% sure right now.
Quote from: the Teuton on February 13, 2008, 11:47:37 PM
My brother might be studying in Australia next year, so give him a nice welcome if he goes. He's about 60% sure right now.
I'll teach him how to speak incoherently! What is he likely to be studying, and where?
Quote from: omicron on February 13, 2008, 11:55:38 PM
I'll teach him how to speak incoherently! What is he likely to be studying, and where?
I think Sydney and business courses.
This thread needs more Jetta!
(http://images.eurotuner.com/web/eurp_0703_03z+readers_rides+1997_vw_jetta_gls.jpg)
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 12:10:18 AM
This thread needs more Jetta!
(http://images.eurotuner.com/web/eurp_0703_03z+readers_rides+1997_vw_jetta_gls.jpg)
That looks really, really sharp.
See! It also has tinted headlamps to protect the light bulbs from UV damage.
Egads! I got some shiny new pipes under mah Jet. Cheapest thing they would do was normal kind of muffler with a tiny "re-sig-nay-teh". No FLowmastehs, but yay I can passes inspection and not get my license suspended.
I should have saved the old mufflers from my dad's Corvette.
I think they would have had enough V8 sound left in them to cover up your fartiness.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 14, 2008, 02:09:48 PM
I should have saved the old mufflers from my dad's Corvette.
I think they would have had enough V8 sound left in them to cover up your fartiness.
I have no farts. Just a pfffffffffffffzzzz kinda sound.
Ricers can't hear their own fart noises.
What we hear:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9_xVXC8qpwQ
What they hear:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=qxuapAKHZes
ANyways, the Jet is like 10x faster now, but I'm going to m0d intake side a little bit, too to make suer it injects the NOS in the right cylinders and fuel don't be poolin up in my intake mani, yo.
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 02:20:32 PM
ANyways, the Jet is like 10x faster now, but I'm going to m0d intake side a little bit, too to make suer it injects the NOS in the right cylinders and fuel don't be poolin up in my intake mani, yo.
Fuel pooling in the manifold is dangerous...to the manifold.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 14, 2008, 02:20:09 PM
Ricers can't hear their own fart noises.
What we hear:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9_xVXC8qpwQ
What they hear:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=qxuapAKHZes
One sounds like a D16 Civic and the other sounds like a 24v V8 Mustang. :huh:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 14, 2008, 02:21:27 PM
Fuel pooling in the manifold is dangerous...to the manifold.
It's also dangerous because the floorboards could fall out.
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 02:22:11 PM
One sounds like a D16 Civic and the other sounds like a 24v V8 Mustang. :huh:
Exactly.
When it's your car and you're inside driving it, you don't realize how bad it sounds to everyone else. You think it sounds great.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 14, 2008, 02:23:28 PM
Exactly.
When it's your car and you're inside driving it, you don't realize how bad it sounds to everyone else. You think it sounds great.
I realize. I like how D16s sound. I just don't like the sound that comes out the mouth of the punk kid behind the wheel :huh:
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 02:24:54 PM
I realize. I like how D16s sound. I just don't like the sound that comes out the mouth of the punk kid behind the wheel :huh:
What's a D16 again? Is that the old Eclipse/Talon twins?
You're thinking of a 4G63
I'm talking about a farty sounding 1.6L Honda engine.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 14, 2008, 02:28:48 PM
What's a D16 again? Is that the old Eclipse/Talon twins?
It's the 1.6L SOHC Inline-4 in 92-00 Civics, IIRC.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 14, 2008, 02:30:22 PM
You're thinking of a 4G63
I'm talking about a farty sounding 1.6L Honda engine.
Sorry I was thinking of DSM :lol: :mask:
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 02:31:30 PM
It's the 1.6L SOHC Inline-4 in 92-00 Civics, IIRC.
There's a D16A6 in our 1991 CRX Si.
The D-series is from the 80's.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 14, 2008, 02:33:29 PM
There's a D16A6 in our 1991 CRX Si.
The D-series is from the 80's.
Just in the 88-91 Si. The other models had D15's.
Maybe I should get myself a fart pipe for the Focus.
Nah...I like it nice and quiet.
Only three pages to go!
How is this not 30 pages yet? Fine, let's talk about more Jetta.
The windshield washer mysterously started working, so I don't have to worry about that for now.
1. I found out that it needs one new brakeline for about $100. The rest look like they're new.
2. Clutch, let's say $500 if it's not just a bad cable
3. Oil change plz kthx
a. air filter
b. clean pcv
c. clean throttle body
4. CEL on. I put a new breather hose on which probably caused it, but I need to check the code.
5. HOly crap it's dirty. Stupid winter. Need to visit a heated car wash
a. PLease remove NBPL bumper sticker . It could be some homosexual neo-nazi cult for all I know
6. Air horns
7. New summer tires
8. NOS
Brake lines are not $100.
Bend your own lines from Autozone. It should be 10x1.0 bubble flare.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 14, 2008, 02:40:13 PM
Maybe I should get myself a fart pipe for the Focus.
Nah...I like it nice and quiet.
I like to hear my engine and it helps me drive better. But, I simply cannot afford to draw any unwanted attention to myself. 3-more points and I'll be pleading to a judge not to suspend my licnese. That's like one noise violation ticket right there. I need to be stealthy.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 14, 2008, 02:50:45 PM
Brake lines are not $100.
Bend your own lines from Autozone. It should be 10x1.0 bubble flare.
My last girlfriend was a bubble flare...
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 14, 2008, 02:50:45 PM
Brake lines are not $100.
Bend your own lines from Autozone. It should be 10x1.0 bubble flare.
No, I've already been through this. I don't have a garage.
Quote from: The Pirate on February 14, 2008, 02:52:08 PM
My last girlfriend was a bubble flare...
And she still is :devil:
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 02:52:12 PM
No, I've already been through this. I don't have a garage.
Yeah, it's winter, but you could do something like a brake line. Or wait a few weeks for a warmer day.
I didn't realize that Mainers were such pansies. :devil:
You can bend them in your house.
I'll have to take a picture of my parking space. It is absolutely NOT the kind of place anybody should be crawling under cars. It's solid ice right now, and when it warms up it will be sloppy mud. I'd have to wear a damn scuba suit.
Do it in the Autozone parking lot.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 14, 2008, 02:56:39 PM
Do it in the Autozone parking lot.
Yeah. Umm... no. I'm a pansy, okay? I'll only work outside on dry ground when the temperature is above freezing.
You're a bigger pansie than you are p00r?
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 14, 2008, 02:59:30 PM
You're a bigger pansie than you are p00r?
At the moment, yes. I'll pay $100 for one brake line. Come summer time when the ground dries up, I'd do it, but you couldn't get me to lay out there on the ground right now even if you had a gun pointed at my head. No fucking way in hell.
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 02:47:52 PM
How is this not 30 pages yet? Fine, let's talk about more Jetta.
Don't worry, this thread is on pace to hit 30 pages much quicker than the other one. The other one took almost 1.5 months, where as this has only been 10 days so far.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 14, 2008, 03:03:46 PM
Don't worry, this thread is on pace to hit 30 pages much quicker than the other one. The other one took almost 1.5 months, where as this has only been 10 days so far.
Then maybe I should shoot for 50 pages. :mask:
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 03:04:23 PM
Then maybe I should shoot for 50 pages. :mask:
(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/3366/deadhorsehz8.gif) (http://imageshack.us)
Quote from: thewizard16 on February 14, 2008, 03:10:43 PM
(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/3366/deadhorsehz8.gif) (http://imageshack.us)
:nono: not if I keep changing the subject.
What should I get:
Neuspeed Supercharger
or
Garrett Turbo
?
Both are aboue $2500.
The answer is none of the above. Get NOS for $400.
Get a turbo off of a Z for $100. JB weld it to your exhaust manifold.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 14, 2008, 03:16:25 PM
Get a turbo off of a Z for $100. JB weld it to your exhaust manifold.
:clap:
I really need a fresh set of tires, actually. The ones there now are some kind of nearly bald, cheap summer tires, and the ones on my extra set of Jetta wheels are also nearly bald, cheap summer tires.
If I have a little extra cash, I might go with Bridgestone G009's
(http://www.1010tires.com/images/tires/Bridgestone/bridgestone_potenza_g009_large.jpg)
Or for substantially less money
(http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/42000090/Images/6/falken%20ze912%20logo.jpg)
Falkens are surprisingly good for the money. And I have an amazing bias against Bridgestone after three sets of shitty tires from them.
dude, i did my break lines in below freezing temps over a weekend, sack up!
break, brake, ah fuckit
Nick has blubber for insulation. He can do it.
oooh, mean! :lol:
The funny thing is, I don't even know if he is "teh fat3h" or not. I just heard it from other people. :lol: :huh:
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 02:22:50 PM
It's also dangerous because the floorboards could fall out.
In. The floorboards always fall in. And up.
That Jetta that Nick p0sted is c00l.
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 06:40:13 PM
i n33d those r1mz
You need a set of these:
(http://homepage.mac.com/aurich/gti_side.jpg)
Borbet Type S - one of my favorite wheels. In a stroke of cruelty, they aren't offered in the bolt pattern my car needs. :cry:
Quote from: The Pirate on February 14, 2008, 06:44:55 PM
You need a set of these:
(http://homepage.mac.com/aurich/gti_side.jpg)
Borbet Type S - one of my favorite wheels. In a stroke of cruelty, they aren't offered in the bolt pattern my car needs. :cry:
Those look liek 17-inchers. t00 b1g. I'd say 16 is the absolute maximum I'd want to go with on this car. those wheels woould still look spiffy in 14", I bet.
for your car, I bet you could find some knock-offs. Have you browsed Tire Rack and Edge Racing at all?
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 06:53:42 PM
Those look liek 17-inchers. t00 b1g. I'd say 16 is the absolute maximum I'd want to go with on this car. those wheels woould still look spiffy in 14", I bet.
These are the only rims that look "spiffy" in 14"
(http://www.daytonwirewheel.com/images/wheels/ko-otd.jpg)
Quote from: Vinsanity on February 14, 2008, 07:00:21 PM
These are the only rims that look "spiffy" in 14"
(http://www.daytonwirewheel.com/images/wheels/ko-otd.jpg)
You have no taste.
Get out. :rage:
I could get some whitewalls, too! :wub:
Quote from: Vinsanity on February 14, 2008, 07:00:21 PM
These are the only rims that look "spiffy" in 14"
(http://www.daytonwirewheel.com/images/wheels/ko-otd.jpg)
(http://agentgenius.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/seriously-shut-up.jpg)
Not seriously, but I get a kick out of that picture.
14" is small for wheels though. It's hard to make them look good instead of.. well, small.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 14, 2008, 07:04:15 PM
You have no taste.
Get out. :rage:
:lol:
These would look good on your Z
(http://www.daytonwirewheel.com/images/wheels/db-rv-cross-bead-lace.jpg)
Quote from: thewizard16 on February 14, 2008, 07:05:59 PM
(http://agentgenius.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/seriously-shut-up.jpg)
Not seriously, but I get a kick out of that picture.
14" is small for wheels though. It's hard to make them look good instead of.. well, small.
(http://www.o-dub.com/images/spinrims.gif)
Quote from: Vinsanity on February 14, 2008, 07:07:10 PM
:lol:
These would look good on your Z
(http://www.daytonwirewheel.com/images/wheels/db-rv-cross-bead-lace.jpg)
To who?
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 07:05:29 PM
I could get some whitewalls, too! :wub:
whitewalls are a must for those rimz :ohyeah:
I'm leaning towards these:
(http://www.americanracingwheelsinfo.com/images/132.jpg)
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 14, 2008, 07:08:24 PM
I'm leaning towards these:
(http://www.americanracingwheelsinfo.com/images/132.jpg)
For the Civic? :tounge:
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 14, 2008, 07:08:24 PM
I'm leaning towards these:
(http://www.americanracingwheelsinfo.com/images/132.jpg)
For the Caddy? Well, I can't say I'm not sad that you're not going with the Daytons, but I'm sure it'll turn out to be an awesome car anyways.
I think these would look AWESOME on a DeVille... just because they're so out of place, it kind of makes you wonder what's under the hood :wub:
(http://www.4wdcenter.org/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/AME-7675866.jpg)
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 07:14:22 PM
I think these would look AWESOME on a DeVille... just because they're so out of place, it kind of makes you wonder what's under the hood :wub:
(http://www.4wdcenter.org/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/AME-7675866.jpg)
Had those on the Jeep.
Nope, no Nascar rims for the deville, but it's been hard trying to find anything that looks right and doesn't look like a lowrider or a grampa car .
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 14, 2008, 07:16:50 PM
Had those on the Jeep.
Nope, no Nascar rims for the deville, but it's been hard trying to find anything that looks right and doesn't look like a lowrider or a grampa car .
(http://www.motorera.com/corvette/1990/1990/90blue1.jpg)
is that the same bolt pattern?
just put a Caddy logo over that Corvette thingy :huh:
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 07:29:48 PM
(http://www.motorera.com/corvette/1990/1990/90blue1.jpg)
is that the same bolt pattern?
just put a Caddy logo over that Corvette thingy :huh:
Bolt pattern is the same, but the offsets are all wrong. I've already checked.
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 06:53:42 PM
Those look liek 17-inchers. t00 b1g. I'd say 16 is the absolute maximum I'd want to go with on this car. those wheels woould still look spiffy in 14", I bet.
for your car, I bet you could find some knock-offs. Have you browsed Tire Rack and Edge Racing at all?
That wheel comes in 15" and 16" as well, so you still have hope. I will be taking your advice, and checking for imitation styles. We could start the Borbet Type S wannabe club!
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 14, 2008, 07:31:09 PM
Bolt pattern is the same, but the offsets are all wrong. I've already checked.
what about Camaros? I like the ol' turbine-style
(http://www.nastyz28.com/faq/wheel/78-yj8.jpg)
Quote from: The Pirate on February 14, 2008, 07:35:00 PM
That wheel comes in 15" and 16" as well, so you still have hope. I will be taking your advice, and checking for imitation styles. We could start the Borbet Type S wannabe club!
I don't think I'll be joining your club. I already have two sets of 14" wheels, and tires are cheap and plentiful in that size, so I'm sticking with it.
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 07:36:10 PM
what about Camaros? I like the ol' turbine-style
(http://www.nastyz28.com/faq/wheel/78-yj8.jpg)
Yes, I've considered those, but Camaros for many years ran 4 1/2 inch pattern lugs, I need 5 inchers.
Some of the styles made for custom vans of that era might work though.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 14, 2008, 07:38:29 PM
Yes, I've considered those, but Camaros for many years ran 4 1/2 inch pattern lugs, I need 5 inchers.
Some of the styles made for custom vans of that era might work though.
What rim size are you looking at? 15x6?
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 07:37:22 PM
I don't think I'll be joining your club. I already have two sets of 14" wheels, and tires are cheap and plentiful in that size, so I'm sticking with it.
Your loss then. I can be awesome all by myself. :lol:
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 07:40:00 PM
What rim size are you looking at? 15x6?
Either 15s or 17s. There are a lot more styles avaiable in 15 that work, but if I want to upgrade the brakes, which I think I'll have to eventually, the 17s would give me a lot more options there.
8 1/2" wide would fit the best, but I could go as wide as 9 1/2 on the rears.
(http://digilander.libero.it/cuoccimix/shangh4.jpg)
So want to tell me what the fuck that thing is?
Quote from: 2o6 on February 14, 2008, 07:41:54 PM
(http://digilander.libero.it/cuoccimix/shangh4.jpg)
Reported.
:nutty:
(http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2007/12/11/073273.1-lg.jpg)
Peugeot 206 is not the car of my life. Go away! :rage:
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 07:44:53 PM
Peugeot 206 is not the car of my life. Go away! :rage:
Yes it is. Peugeot 206 fed the homeless, delivered babies and increased funding for public schools. Peugeot 206 is the future.
wheelz for caddy
(http://www.thirdgen.org/tech/images/gallery/rwdtech1991ChevroletCamaroZ28.jpg)
Quote from: 2o6 on February 14, 2008, 07:45:59 PM
Yes it is. Peugeot 206 fed the homeless, delivered babies and increased funding for public schools. Peugeot 206 is the future.
It's a n00bm0bile.
Quote from: 2o6 on February 14, 2008, 07:57:30 PM
.......
would you mind NOT posting blank posts in my thread, please? save it for the ARBT
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 07:54:48 PM
wheelz for caddy
(http://www.thirdgen.org/tech/images/gallery/rwdtech1991ChevroletCamaroZ28.jpg)
Too new age and linear.
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 07:58:40 PM
would you mind NOT posting blank posts in my thread, please? save it for the ARBT
Why not? :lol:
When they don't have anything worthwhile to say, it's less painful to look at a blank space.
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 07:58:40 PM
would you mind NOT posting blank posts in my thread, please? save it for the ARBT
p0st
wtf. is this at page 30 yet?
Soon.
Maybe 5 more posts or so? :huh:
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 09:31:37 PM
wtf. is this at page 30 yet?
Well, their whoring bought you 1/3 a page, but it killed any real conversation, so it was kind of a counter productive effort.
How many people think I should get NOS?
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 09:38:39 PM
How many people think I should get NOS?
I think you should do what my friend did to his GLX
(http://photos-653.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v65/60/108/512526653/n512526653_23644_5157.jpg)
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 09:38:39 PM
How many people think I should get NOS?
Go for it. Stick this panel of stickers on the side too... it'll make the NOS more effective: (http://www.stickersforanicker.com/js640_loose.jpg)
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 14, 2008, 09:40:12 PM
I think you should do what my friend did to his GLX
(http://photos-653.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v65/60/108/512526653/n512526653_23644_5157.jpg)
Those look like BMW wheels. Not a bad combination.
Ass. That's what that Jetta looks like.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 14, 2008, 09:40:12 PM
I think you should do what my friend did to his GLX
(http://photos-653.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v65/60/108/512526653/n512526653_23644_5157.jpg)
Didn't you call that car "riced" a while ago? I don't see any rice there.
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 14, 2008, 09:43:14 PM
Didn't you call that car "riced" a while ago? I don't see any rice there.
Only a sticker or two away.
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 14, 2008, 09:44:34 PM
I think it looks fine.
I think it looks horrible. :huh:
SoopDeVille, wheels:
(http://www.cadillacforums.com/cadillac-classifieds/data/3/Picture_062.jpg)
(http://www.alpinemotorswyoming.com/upload/2000-Ford-F-150-rt.JPG)
(http://www.autopartsfair.com/images/products/keystone/stl05030u.jpg)
I've never really liked the Jetta in general, any gen. So take my opinion for what you wish.
Quote from: Minpin on February 14, 2008, 09:45:15 PM
I think it looks horrible. :huh:
but it looks practially
stock :nutty:
Quote from: Minpin on February 14, 2008, 09:46:28 PM
I've never really liked the Jetta in general, any gen. So take my opinion for what you wish.
I've liked all of them, but I don't like the new one's styling much. It's tall, and mis-proportioned, IMO.
That, and the 2.slow is a dog.
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 09:47:41 PM
but it looks practially stock :nutty:
Point? See my above post. I really only like the new GTI that's about the only VW I could ever buy.
Well, you've reached your 30th page. Celebrate. :partyon:
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 14, 2008, 09:47:51 PM
I've liked all of them, but I don't like the new one's styling much. It's tall, and mis-proportioned, IMO.
That, and the 2.slow is a dog.
My 2.0 is a viscious greyhound :devil:
Quote from: Minpin on February 14, 2008, 09:48:43 PM
Point? See my above post. I really only like the new GTI that's about the only VW I could ever buy.
You can go to hell in an old dirty sock. :huh:
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 09:50:02 PM
You can go to hell in an old dirty sock. :huh:
Cotton or Polyester?
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 09:38:39 PM
How many people think I should get NOS?
You already know my opinion.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 14, 2008, 09:53:18 PM
You already know my opinion.
You said I need direct port injection? Well, I can't afford that.
and what do yo think of those wheelz i p0sted at the end of page 29?
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 14, 2008, 09:43:14 PM
Didn't you call that car "riced" a while ago? I don't see any rice there.
His car is kinda ricey but tolerable, IMO.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 14, 2008, 10:03:49 PM
His car is kinda ricey but tolerable, IMO.
As Nick said, it isn't that far from stock.
Also, it looked ricey with this setup:
(http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v112/60/108/512526653/n512526653_244995_3656.jpg)
All of you n00bs are throwing around the word "rice" a bit too liberally. I don't think most of you have any idea what you're talking about.
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 10:05:11 PM
All of you n00bs are throwing around the word "rice" a bit too liberally. I don't think most of you have any idea what you're talking about.
I thought the SRT-4 was rice. Factory OEM rice, but rice nevertheless.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 14, 2008, 10:06:35 PM
I thought the SRT-4 was rice. Factory OEM rice, but rice nevertheless.
Ok, you don't know what you're talking about.
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 09:57:29 PM
You said I need direct port injection? Well, I can't afford that.
and what do yo think of those wheelz i p0sted at the end of page 29?
No, I said everybody needs NOS. I;ve always been pro-bottle.
Oh, those are quite nice, what are they?
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 14, 2008, 10:06:35 PM
I thought the SRT-4 was rice. Factory OEM rice, but rice nevertheless.
CARSPIN
An exception at rice has occured at 1203051995 in CaR Spinforum(08)+
0010060 An exception at OEM has occured at 1203051995 in CaR Spinforum(09)+0
The context in which you are trying to use the word has experienced a fatal error failed.
34589 It is not possible to continue normally.
*Press any key to attempt to continue
*Press ALT+CTRL+DEL to restart your comput0r. You will lose any unsaved information
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Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 14, 2008, 10:07:36 PM
No, I said everybody needs NOS. I;ve always been pro-bottle.
Oh, those are quite nice, what are they?
1. Some kind of Cadillac wheels :huh:
2. F-150, duh
3. Chevy S-10 steel wheels
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 10:14:01 PM
1. Some kind of Cadillac wheels :huh:
2. F-150, duh
3. Chevy S-10 steel wheels
I was only interested in #1.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 14, 2008, 10:15:50 PM
I was only interested in #1.
I dunno. Try to track it down on the url of the image :huh:
Quote from: NACar on February 14, 2008, 10:12:14 PM
CARSPIN
An exception at rice has occured at 1203051995 in CaR Spinforum(08)+
0010060 An exception at OEM has occured at 1203051995 in CaR Spinforum(09)+0
The context in which you are trying to use the word has experienced a fatal error failed.
34589 It is not possible to continue normally.
*Press any key to attempt to continue
*Press ALT+CTRL+DEL to restart your comput0r. You will lose any unsaved information
PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE
Gaahahahahahaha!
By the way, has anybody noticed? This is page 30.
Quote from: Laconian on February 14, 2008, 10:39:23 PM
Gaahahahahahaha!
By the way, has anybody noticed? This is page 30.
4th or 5th post of the page. There was no celebrating though.
Soup, what's the bolt pattern on the Caddy?
5 x 4.75 ?
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 14, 2008, 10:43:59 PM
Soup, what's the bolt pattern on the Caddy?
5 x 4.75 ?
5 x 5.
5 x 5 is a Chevy truck pattern, isn't it?
5 x 4.75 would probably give you more options.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 14, 2008, 10:50:43 PM
5 x 5 is a Chevy truck pattern, isn't it?
5 x 4.75 would probably give you more options.
Yes, it is.
It's also a Cadillac pattern.
However, 4.75" brakes can be fitted from late G-body cars.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 14, 2008, 10:54:39 PM
Yes, it is.
It's also a Cadillac pattern.
However, 4.75" brakes can be fitted from late G-body cars.
Are the rotor bolts between the lug studs?
All your Jetta are belong to us!!!1
Why is all this (edit: it was not borg I was thinking of, but Zero Wing.) business going on suddenly?
So can this thread be locked now? I think we should limit Nick's semi-pointless threads to 30 pages. :lol:
Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 15, 2008, 10:29:45 AM
So can this thread be locked now? I think we should limit Nick's semi-pointless threads to 30 pages. :lol:
:nono:
This is not pointless. I will be updating the progress of the Jet constantly. Stay tuned!
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 14, 2008, 11:23:53 PM
Are the rotor bolts between the lug studs?
The rotor and the outer bearing race are pressed together, and installed as a unit and held on by the spindle nut.
Yes, if what you're asking is what I think you're asking: the rotor could be remachined for any number of bolt patterns.
Well, this thread is all used up. I might as well dump my trash here:
(http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/Health/Images/trash.jpg)
:lol:
Quote from: NACar on February 15, 2008, 10:49:37 AM
:nono:
This is not pointless. I will be updating the progress of the Jet constantly. Stay tuned!
I didn't say it was pointless. I said it was semi-pointless.
Since I got a Jetta and everything, I figured I would do some kind of hippie tree-hugger shit today. I got a recycled oil change. :praise:
My brother's Jetta is parked in my spot! :rage:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 15, 2008, 07:00:01 PM
My brother's Jetta is parked in my spot! :rage:
A police car will be parked in my driveway soon.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 15, 2008, 07:02:08 PM
A police car will be parked in my driveway soon.
Hide your crack pipes... unless they already go stolen.
:orly:
Thanks for the reminder :lol:
np
:ohyeah:
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/7302/nacarvv5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Create-A-Ride?
Nice Jet, Vin! :rockon:
Quote from: NACar on February 15, 2008, 07:49:27 PM
Nice Jet, Vin! :rockon:
thx :lol:
I was hoping it would inspire some ideas ;)
Quote from: Vinsanity on February 15, 2008, 07:51:49 PM
thx :lol:
I was hoping it would inspire some ideas ;)
I like how the diameter of the exhaust tip is approximately half of the heigt of the rear bumper. I shall see what I can do in that respect.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on February 15, 2008, 07:45:48 PM
Create-A-Ride?
correctomundo.
I deserve some sort of prize for this:
(http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/4089/499rtau6.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
I rememmber now! I have played that before! Totally L3m3 :lol:
(http://www.acc.umu.se/~zqad/cats/1198942619-1198923269713.b.jpg)
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 14, 2008, 04:45:43 PM
The funny thing is, I don't even know if he is "teh fat3h" or not. I just heard it from other people. :lol: :huh:
He is.
:evildude:
Quote from: Vinsanity on February 15, 2008, 07:45:08 PM
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/7302/nacarvv5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
IMO :lol:
(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1755/tejjaae9.jpg)
Quote from: Shift507 on February 15, 2008, 11:03:03 PM
IMO :lol:
(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1755/tejjaae9.jpg)
COOL! It's like an AMC Eagle!
Quote from: M_power on February 15, 2008, 10:52:04 PM
He is.
:evildude:
(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/funny-pictures-cat-eats-dog-treats.jpg)
I took the air intake pipe off today to check the air filter (which was disgusting), only to find that whole tube and MAF full of oil. After some reading on VW forums, it turns out that this is a common problem, most easily fixed with a catch can.
(http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/images/Product_Overview/turbo_kits/enlarge/VW2L_Large.jpg)
The next $100 spent will be on a brake line.
The next $400 spent will be on a clutch.
The next $240 will be on a set of four Falken Azenis RT-215 tires in 195/60/14
That's a lot of dough. After that, I don't know. Maybe new brake pads/shoes, depending on how they work with the tires.
Quote from: NACar on February 16, 2008, 02:14:21 PM
(http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/images/Product_Overview/turbo_kits/enlarge/VW2L_Large.jpg)
Prediction:
You will buy none of that.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 16, 2008, 11:22:59 PM
Prediction:
You will buy none of that.
He's going to buy those three stainless screws now just to prove you wrong.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 16, 2008, 11:24:23 PM
He's going to buy those three stainless screws now just to prove you wrong.
I don't see him putting that much effort into it.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 16, 2008, 11:25:32 PM
I don't see him putting that much effort into it.
Would you believe two screws?
:lol:
I'm going to buy that blow off valve. pssssssshhht :devil:
Quote from: NACar on February 17, 2008, 12:02:39 AM
I'm going to buy that blow off valve. pssssssshhht :devil:
what are you gonna attach it to?
Quote from: Vinsanity on February 17, 2008, 10:11:46 AM
what are you gonna attach it to?
My NAWZ, duh. :rolleyes:
Quote from: NACar on February 17, 2008, 12:18:11 PM
My NAWZ, duh. :rolleyes:
So you're going to have nitrous oxide spray out your blow off valve on to your hot engine? That doesn't seem safe.
Quote from: Raza on February 17, 2008, 12:40:22 PM
So you're going to have nitrous oxide spray out your blow off valve on to your hot engine? That doesn't seem safe.
Ask any racer; any real racer. It doesn't matter how you spray it - NAWZ is NAWZ.
Quote from: Vinsanity on February 17, 2008, 10:11:46 AM
what are you gonna attach it to?
A small air compressor, like the ones used for air horns.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 17, 2008, 02:43:35 PM
A small air compressor, like the ones used for air horns.
:pee: http://www.electricsupercharger.com/
Quote from: NACar on February 16, 2008, 05:22:16 PM
The next $100 spent will be on a brake line.
The next $400 spent will be on a clutch.
The next $240 will be on a set of four Falken Azenis RT-215 tires in 195/60/14
That's a lot of dough. After that, I don't know. Maybe new brake pads/shoes, depending on how they work with the tires.
The next $100 spent will be on a brake line.
The next $400 spent will be on a clutch.
The next $100 spent will be on various tune-up items.
The next $240 will be on a set of four Falken Azenis RT-215 tires in 195/60/14
The next $200 will be spent on adjustable rear sway bar.
...
What should I do with $3000?
1. Autocrosser - wickedly stiff coilover suspension, sticky tires, insane handling, no engine mods necessary
B. Open Road Racer - supercharged monster that eats highways for light snacks in between meals. From what I've read, it is entirely possible to get 250hp out of the stock bottom end of this little 2.0.
3. Buy a nicer motorcycle
Quote from: NACar on February 18, 2008, 12:33:48 PM
What should I do with $3000?
1. Autocrosser - wickedly stiff coilover suspension, sticky tires, insane handling, no engine mods necessary
B. Open Road Racer - supercharged monster that eats highways for light snacks in between meals. From what I've read, it is entirely possible to get 250hp out of the stock bottom end of this little 2.0.
3. Buy a nicer motorcycle
4. Miata
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 18, 2008, 12:44:00 PM
4. Miata
Good idea. But I would have to trade the Jet for it
after I dropped about 10-grand under the hood, so I can start making some money off my ass.
So, I was thinking...
(http://www.cwstuning.com/gallery/albums/coupe-degolf/deathstar1.sized.jpg)
(http://www.cwstuning.com/gallery/albums/coupe-degolf/Image017.sized.jpg)
(http://www.cwstuning.com/gallery/albums/coupe-degolf/engineandfrontshot.sized.jpg)
When I get a garage, I will buy some random engine at a junkyard, and then find a random car to drop it into. That will be awesome.
Quote from: NACar on February 18, 2008, 07:43:16 PM
When I get a garage, I will buy some random engine at a junkyard, and then find a random car to drop it into. That will be awesome.
Ford Ranger engine into an S-10?
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 18, 2008, 07:48:14 PM
Ford Ranger engine into an S-10?
Why the hell not? :huh:
Or a Geo Metro 3-cyl into a Lincoln Continental
Or a Toyota Tundra V8 into a Ford Pinto
...
Could I make a 40 page thread about a Z?
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 18, 2008, 07:50:39 PM
Could I make a 40 page thread about a Z?
Sure. I'll p0st in it :huh:
But I wish the moderators would go and make that Member's Rides section that I suggested two-weeks ago in my unanswered thread in Feedback.
Quote from: NACar on February 18, 2008, 07:50:25 PM
Why the hell not? :huh:
Or a Geo Metro 3-cyl into a Lincoln Continental
Or a Toyota Tundra V8 into a Ford Pinto
...
I remember somebody dropped a Ford Probe drivetrain into a mid 60's Barracuda.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 18, 2008, 07:52:10 PM
I remember somebody dropped a Ford Probe drivetrain into a mid 60's Barracuda.
It's something to do :huh:
But I'd rather drop a mid 60's Barracuda drivetrain into a Probe... A slant-6 Probe! :wub:
Quote from: NACar on February 18, 2008, 07:51:36 PM
Sure. I'll p0st in it :huh:
But I wish the moderators would go and make that Member's Rides section that I suggested two-weeks ago in my unanswered thread in Feedback.
It's only 8 pages. :cry:
Quote from: NACar on February 18, 2008, 08:00:53 PM
bump it
I did but it got burried by threads about Intrepids.
Quote from: NACar on February 18, 2008, 08:12:36 PM
wat
My thread is in "The Garage", but people only want to talk about their POS Dodges. :huh:
The Jetta's extra set of steel wheels is about to get a fresh coat of paint:
Rustoleum Dark Bronz Hammered Finnish.
I sprayed a little bit to test it, and I think it will look marvelous with the Jetta's dark blue. I will do one wheel per night for the next four nights. There is not enough ventilation in here to do them all at once.
New idea: I will leave two of the wheels silver, and paint two of them bronze. That will make it easy to remember where I am in my tire rotation. SMRT, I am so smart. :praise:
Quote from: NACar on February 19, 2008, 03:56:08 PM
New idea: I will leave two of the wheels silver, and paint two of them bronze. That will make it easy to remember where I am in my tire rotation. SMRT, I am so smart. :praise:
PHAIL
So, today I figured out how to make the steering wheel tilt. :praise:
Quote from: NACar on February 19, 2008, 09:16:21 PM
So, today I figured out how to make the steering wheel tilt. :praise:
When was the last time you had your vision and cognitive abilities tested?
Quote from: thewizard16 on February 19, 2008, 10:28:58 PM
When was the last time you had your vision and cognitive abilities tested?
He didn't even pass Calc I.
Adjusting the steering wheel is Calc III material at least. I can barely do it.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 19, 2008, 10:33:13 PM
He didn't even pass Calc I.
Adjusting the steering wheel is Calc III material at least. I can barely do it.
Damn those multiple integrals. I forget that the people who never learned them can't move their steering wheels, much less adjust their power seats. :frown: Those poor souls.
:lol:
Math is for chumps.
Now...
The next $100: brake line.
The next $400: clutch.
The next $100: tune-up
The next $0-120: Rear wheel bearings make a tiny bit of noise, seem a little loose, may have to repack... unless they're sealed, then I have to buy $$$ new ones
Then I need a set of tires All-Season 195/60/14 - Thinking Bridgestone Potenza G009
...
I will be buying Bridgestone Potenza G009s next time around too, I think. :praise:
Quote from: The Pirate on February 27, 2008, 12:16:19 AM
I will be buying Bridgestone Potenza G009s next time around too, I think. :praise:
Yes, a good choice for sure, and the price is mid-range. I wish I had them right now, because all my tire (on both sets) are nearly bald! But, I have my list prioritized.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp7dr_XSBjE
i have no life
Quote from: NACar on February 27, 2008, 12:19:43 AM
Yes, a good choice for sure, and the price is mid-range. I wish I had them right now, because all my tire (on both sets) are nearly bald! But, I have my list prioritized.
I guess I won't be buying them anymore. I could have sworn I'd seen them in a 205/50/16, but that size seems to be no longer available. :cry:
Quote from: NACar on March 03, 2008, 12:54:54 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp7dr_XSBjE
i have no life
Exhaust sounds nice!
Who was in the car and who took the video?
Quote from: The Pirate on March 03, 2008, 12:59:04 PM
Exhaust sounds nice!
Thanks. It's not loud, but I can hear it when I drive and it sounds good. I think I'm glad I didn't go with the Flowmaster.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 03, 2008, 01:02:22 PM
Who was in the car and who took the video?
I took the video and nobody was in the car :lol:
The Jet sounds nice!
Quote from: NACar on March 03, 2008, 01:05:02 PM
I took the video and nobody was in the car :lol:
Did you pull on the throttle cable?
I can't access YouPube on campus. What's it a video of?
Quote from: TheIntrepid on March 03, 2008, 01:20:46 PM
I can't access YouPube on campus. What's it a video of?
Nick dancing to a britney spears song.
wat
Quote from: thecarnut on March 03, 2008, 01:20:33 PM
Did you pull on the throttle cable?
'twas magic :praise:
Quote from: thecarnut on March 03, 2008, 01:25:53 PM
The Jet is haunted?!
just like Herbie, except even faster
Quote from: NACar on March 03, 2008, 01:28:16 PM
just like Herbie, except even faster
Except it would still be staring at Proteg? tail lights... :devil:
Quote from: The Pirate on March 03, 2008, 01:29:15 PM
Except it would still be staring at Proteg? tail lights... :devil:
just wait until i get that one-puck racing clutch :devil:
Quote from: NACar on March 03, 2008, 01:30:17 PM
just wait until i get that one-puck racing clutch :devil:
I can has one-puck too?
One thing that I have especially enjoyed about the Jetta is the ease in which I can heel-n-toe it. The pedal placement is very good. If the brake pedal was just about 1/2" closer to the throttle, it would be nearly perfect. Also, the throttle response could be a hair quicker.
My brother's Jetta is really slow to rev.
The best throttle response I've ever had is either the Honda or my old Ranger.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 03, 2008, 09:47:33 PM
My brother's Jetta is really slow to rev.
The best throttle response I've ever had is either the Honda or my old Ranger.
Trep. :wub:
I'll make a vid in the morning, I guess.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on March 03, 2008, 09:55:34 PM
Trep. :wub:
I'll make a vid in the morning, I guess.
Don't bother.
We don't care.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on March 03, 2008, 09:55:34 PM
Trep. :wub:
I'll make a vid in the morning, I guess.
The initial throttle response on some Chryslers is made artificially quick. The ol' 3.0 Mitsu V6 was a very good example of that. It took me a long time to drive my Duster smoothly.
The duster was a 5 speed, right?
Quote from: thecarnut on March 03, 2008, 10:17:12 PM
The duster was a 5 speed, right?
Yes. But even the 3.0 and 3.8 Chrysler minivans that I have driven had the same obscenely fast initial throttle response, followed by a complete indifference to anything between 1/2 and full throttle.
Quote from: NACar on March 03, 2008, 10:16:33 PM
The initial throttle response on some Chryslers is made artificially quick. The ol' 3.0 Mitsu V6 was a very good example of that. It took me a long time to drive my Duster smoothly.
Not the Dakota. It takes 30 seconds to hit redline from idle in neutral.
It's angry about being an engine and it's lazy too.
Quote from: NACar on March 03, 2008, 10:18:40 PM
Yes. But even the 3.0 and 3.8 Chrysler minivans that I have driven had the same obscenely fast initial throttle response, followed by a complete indifference to anything between 1/2 and full throttle.
Mustang V6's have a very slow throttle response.
Or that was just the POS auto transmission talking. :lol:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 03, 2008, 10:19:39 PM
Not the Dakota. It takes 30 seconds to hit redline from idle in neutral.
It's angry about being an engine and it's lazy too.
:lol:
Quote from: thecarnut on March 03, 2008, 10:19:55 PM
Mustang V6's have a very slow throttle response.
Or that was just the POS auto transmission talking. :lol:
If I had to choose, I would go with a slow response, because it is easier to press harder with my foot than vice versa. Also, generally speaking, anything with a carburetor tends to have a much more natural and predictable throttle response.
I have spent more quality time with the Jetta in the past two days than I have since I bought it. It is good. I cleaned out the interior a bit. The lacross-playing high-school girl that owned it before me - she left the ashtray full of huge cigars, and the door pockets were full of gold glittary shit that got all over the place when I tried to wipe it off. Thankfully, VW was kind enough to put removeable liners in the door pockets, so I could just wash them off in the kitchen sink.
This Jetta is slow as a dog. Where shall I uncover some horsepowers?
Quote from: NACar on March 06, 2008, 12:44:48 AM
This Jetta is slow as a dog. Where shall I uncover some horsepowers?
16V head.
Scirocco and GTI.
http://www.bahnbrenner.com/vw_audi/products/1944/MkIII_2_0L_ABA_16V_Head_Conversion_Kit
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 06, 2008, 12:51:11 AM
http://www.bahnbrenner.com/vw_audi/products/1944/MkIII_2_0L_ABA_16V_Head_Conversion_Kit
That is very interesting, but I am confused.
Sciroccos and GTIs have 16V heads.
Use that head an your block plus a turbo to build this:
(http://www.bahnbrenner.com/vw_audi/products/product_images/phpgsfQCC.full.jpg)
That looks expensive.
Quote from: NACar on March 06, 2008, 12:57:09 AM
That looks expensive.
You can make it:
Cheap
Fast
Reliable
Pick any two.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 06, 2008, 12:58:42 AM
You can make it:
Cheap
Fast
Reliable
Pick any two.
I can't pick just two! :cry:
Also, since I live in Maine, it must "pass inspection" :cry: :cry: :cry:
Quote from: NACar on March 06, 2008, 01:00:13 AM
I can't pick just two! :cry:
Also, since I live in Maine, it must "pass inspection" :cry: :cry: :cry:
Visual inspection or just smog sniffer?
Visual inspections aren't pointless and irrelevant, IMO.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 06, 2008, 01:02:18 AM
Visual inspection or just smog sniffer?
Visual inspections aren't pointless and irrelevant, IMO.
Just visual, and they ARE pointless and irrelevant IMO - at least when it comes to my cars. Everyone else should have to do them because they are idiots who would never fix their cars otherwise.
Quote from: NACar on March 06, 2008, 01:06:48 AM
Just visual, and they ARE pointless and irrelevant IMO - at least when it comes to my cars. Everyone else should have to do them because they are idiots who would never fix their cars otherwise.
That makes no sense!
Well...you can gut the cat and reprogram the ECU.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 06, 2008, 01:09:46 AM
That makes no sense!
Well./.you can gut the cat and reprogram the ECU.
huh?
Quote from: NACar on March 06, 2008, 01:11:21 AM
huh?
I added a slash. Sorry.
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I added a slash. Sorry.
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Theme song for my Jetta
Steve Miller Band: Jett-a liner :lol:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyQ1znMc3og
When I get my new clutch put on, I could opt for a stage 1 clutch and a lightened flywheel... should I? I think it might cost $200 extra. :mask:
And then, I can get a camshaft, valve springs and chip to raise the rev limiter to 7,000rpm. It could be a real beast.
Quote from: NACar on March 08, 2008, 10:30:49 AM
When I get my new clutch put on, I could opt for a stage 1 clutch and a lightened flywheel... should I? I think it might cost $200 extra. :mask:
And then, I can get a camshaft, valve springs and chip to raise the rev limiter to 7,000rpm. It could be a real beast.
That would be cool.
Quote from: NACar on March 08, 2008, 10:30:49 AM
When I get my new clutch put on, I could opt for a stage 1 clutch and a lightened flywheel... should I? I think it might cost $200 extra. :mask:
And then, I can get a camshaft, valve springs and chip to raise the rev limiter to 7,000rpm. It could be a real beast.
Terbow?
Quote from: the Teuton on March 08, 2008, 04:53:06 PM
That would be cool.
I agree
Quote from: thecarnut on March 08, 2008, 05:02:43 PM
Terbow?
That would require a much larger initial investment. Doing a few not-so-pricey n/a modifications would be quite satisfactory for a daily-driven beater.
I NEED $2550
http://www.kineticmotorsport.com/products/Kinetic_Motorsport_Stage1_MKIII_2_0L_Turbo_Kit_OBD2-469-98.html
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2744201
I'm surprised you haven't gotten the coolest upgrade for, like, your car, ever yet:
a flower vase.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 10, 2008, 07:58:20 PM
I'm surprised you haven't gotten the coolest upgrade for, like, your car, ever yet:
a flower vase.
i can't believe i forgot!
Ok, screw it. I might get my stupid paycheck in about a year, but until then the clutch is going on the ol' Visa card.
CLUTCHY!!!! :wub:
5 more pages..
p0st
Theme song for the 'scort?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t9K9rM1SVE
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 21, 2008, 01:02:29 PM
Theme song for the 'scort?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t9K9rM1SVE
I don't hate everything. I like all the torques. :lol:
Quote from: NACar on March 21, 2008, 01:04:57 PM
I don't hate everything. I like all the torques. :lol:
All 40 of them?
huh?? jetta? whats a jetta?
teh Jetta is getsing inspect0red :mask:
if it passes, i'll get a new clutch!
Quote from: NACar on April 03, 2008, 09:12:43 AM
teh Jetta is getsing inspect0red :mask:
if it passes, i'll get a new clutch!
And if not?
Quote from: NACar on April 03, 2008, 09:12:43 AM
teh Jetta is getsing inspect0red :mask:
if it passes, i'll get a new clutch!
The government has to make sure your car doesn't kill you.
If you're dead, you can't pay taxes to them.
Quote from: the Teuton on April 03, 2008, 09:33:39 AM
And if not?
I need new front brakes and four tires.
Every place I go to finds something different. WTF.
Maybe I'll do the brakes myself if the weather warms up, otherwise it's $170, not too bad.
Both sets of tires are pretty much bald, so I knew that was coming. I'm not going to pay local prices, though. I found some used for $30 each, but they are pieces of shit.
OK. I just have to do it. I'm going to order tires online with the fucking credit card.
Should I spring for the Falken Azenis RT615 at $60 each, or the $46 all-season Falken Ziex? If I get the Azenis, of course I'll have to get a set of snow tires next winter - and I do have that extra set of rimz.
Quote from: NACar on April 03, 2008, 10:20:39 AM
OK. I just have to do it. I'm going to order tires online with the fucking credit card.
Should I spring for the Falken Azenis RT615 at $60 each, or the $46 all-season Falken Ziex? If I get the Azenis, of course I'll have to get a set of snow tires next winter - and I do have that extra set of rimz.
Azenis.
Quote from: thecarnut on April 03, 2008, 10:22:18 AM
Azenis.
Don't make me do it. I will. I'm not kidding.
Quote from: NACar on April 03, 2008, 10:23:30 AM
Don't make me do it. I will. I'm not kidding.
If you have the extra wheels, go for the Azenis. It's only $56 extra for all 4 anyways. :huh:
Plus you can get snow tires (if you need them) and those will last a long time too.
Quote from: thecarnut on April 03, 2008, 10:24:42 AM
If you have the extra wheels, go for the Azenis. It's only $56 extra for all 4 anyways. :huh:
Plus you can get snow tires (if you need them) and those will last a long time too.
You are evil. Making me spend money I don't have. :nono:
Quote from: NACar on April 03, 2008, 10:25:15 AM
You are evil. Making me spend money I don't have. :nono:
DO IT.
Plus you can AutoX the 'etta!
Quote from: thecarnut on April 03, 2008, 10:26:14 AM
DO IT.
Plus you can AutoX the 'etta!
It still needs a clutch.
Quote from: NACar on April 03, 2008, 10:30:48 AM
It still needs a clutch.
Shoulda got an auto stick. :nono:
:pullover: :mask:
Rock Auto has a clutch kit for $140.
Buy some 8" wide rims, flare the body, and get some Hoosier A6's.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on April 03, 2008, 10:45:52 AM
Rock Auto has a clutch kit for $140.
Buy some 8" wide rims, flare the body, and get some Hoosier A6's.
phuck j00. I want a rac3 clutch - two puck solid hub, an da 2lb unobtanium flywheel.
als0 phuck j00 and ur hoosiers beacuse I just bought the Azenis
Now I need brakes. I want Hawk HPS pads, but I can't find them for the JEtta.
Quote from: NACar on April 03, 2008, 10:53:21 AM
Now I need brakes. I want Hawk HPS pads, but I can't find them for the JEtta.
I don't like those.
Just get semi metallics.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on April 03, 2008, 11:00:58 AM
I don't like those.
Just get semi metallics.
Why don't you like them? They're awesome.
Bah - I'll probably just go to Advance Auto and get a set of Wearever Silver pads and rotors.
Quote from: NACar on April 03, 2008, 11:01:36 AM
Why don't you like them? They're awesome.
They are not.
They fade after 3 laps and I gave them to a friend who says he can't even get them to lock up. He says Metal Masters are better.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on April 03, 2008, 11:07:57 AM
They are not.
They fade after 3 laps and I gave them to a friend who says he can't even get them to lock up. He says Metal Masters are better.
Despite its outward appearance, the Jetta is not a race car. HPS are great street pads. You friend probably smeared grease all over his that's why they dont' work.
Quote from: NACar on April 03, 2008, 11:09:02 AM
Despite its outward appearance, the Jetta is not a race car. HPS are great street pads. You friend probably smeared grease all over his that's why they dont' work.
I had them on my car, didn't like them, then I gave them to a friend and he didn't like them either.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on April 03, 2008, 11:15:56 AM
I had them on my car, didn't like them, then I gave them to a friend and he didn't like them either.
Both of your cars have shitty brakes. I put them on a Saturn SL1 and it instantly turned into a race car with phenomenal braking.
If you want racecar braking, get Porterfield R4-S all around.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on April 03, 2008, 11:27:57 AM
If you want racecar braking, get Porterfield R4-S all around.
Too late. I found a way around getting new brake pads. I just picked up some JB Weld. When I need to stop, I'll just JB Weld the rotors to the calipers.
:wub:
(http://www.stopandgotires.com/models/Azenis-RT-615.jpg)
(http://www.bobwoodmantires.com/images/Hoosier%20R3S04.jpg)
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on April 03, 2008, 12:34:09 PM
(http://www.bobwoodmantires.com/images/Hoosier%20R3S04.jpg)
Unfortunately, my daily commute is not on a race track.
Quote from: NACar on April 03, 2008, 12:38:52 PM
Unfortunately, my daily commute is not on a race track.
Maybe you could stop at one along the way.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on April 03, 2008, 12:39:48 PM
Maybe you could stop at one along the way.
The closest race track is probably dirt, therefore your Hoosier slicks are useless.
I don't know if this has been brought up, but I figured I could post it
http://www.eurotuner.com/techarticles/eurp_0708_volkswagen_engine_tuning/index.html (http://www.eurotuner.com/techarticles/eurp_0708_volkswagen_engine_tuning/index.html)
There is another article about tuning the 2.0 but I have to scan it, which I'll do eventually :)
Quote from: Shift507 on April 03, 2008, 09:59:56 PM
I don't know if this has been brought up, but I figured I could post it
http://www.eurotuner.com/techarticles/eurp_0708_volkswagen_engine_tuning/index.html (http://www.eurotuner.com/techarticles/eurp_0708_volkswagen_engine_tuning/index.html)
There is another article about tuning the 2.0 but I have to scan it, which I'll do eventually :)
Nice, thanks. I would like the Neuspeed Supercharger for $2500 plz. :praise:
AZENIS WILL BE HERE ON WEDNESDAY! :wub:
Quote from: NACar on April 03, 2008, 12:40:29 PM
The closest race track is probably dirt, therefore your Hoosier slicks are useless.
Hoosier's got ya' covered:
https://www.hoosiertire.com/otdtire.htm
I want a 2.Slow Golf. or Jetta. 1999 and up, please. :wub: :wub:
Even better, Was there a 2.slow Passat? :wub:
Quote from: 2o6 on April 05, 2008, 08:01:02 PM
I want a 2.Slow Golf. or Jetta. 1999 and up, please. :wub: :wub:
Even better, Was there a 2.slow Passat? :wub:
Go fuck yourself
Quote from: 2o6 on April 05, 2008, 08:01:02 PM
I want a 2.Slow Golf. or Jetta. 1999 and up, please. :wub: :wub:
Even better, Was there a 2.slow Passat? :wub:
I'm not sure, but you could slam your penis in the driver's side door and get approximately the same effect.
Quote from: 2o6 on April 05, 2008, 08:02:26 PM
Can I have your 2.Slow? :wub:
No, mine isn't a 1999 and up, you wouldn't want it.
Quote from: NACar on April 05, 2008, 08:03:02 PM
No, mine isn't a 1999 and up, you wouldn't want it.
No! I want it! and I'll take it, too..... :wub:
Quote from: 2o6 on April 05, 2008, 08:13:19 PM
No! I want it! and I'll take it, too..... :wub:
Nope.
Quote from: NACar on April 05, 2008, 08:38:53 PM
Nope.
Oh. Well leave it unlocked....that makes it much easier for me to get, you to stay asleep and for the cops NOT to get involved.
Quote from: 2o6 on April 05, 2008, 08:43:08 PM
Oh. Well leave it unlocked....that makes it much easier for me to get, you to stay asleep and for the cops NOT to get involved.
Leave what unlocked?
Don't want to spam, but here's a great video on VW Durability.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=83auuj9BDho
Quote from: 2o6 on April 05, 2008, 09:54:57 PM
Don't want to spam, but here's a great video on VW Durability.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=83auuj9BDho
I want that job.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on April 05, 2008, 10:06:48 PM
I want that job.
Indeed, it is no secret that you are quite drunk at the moment.
Quote from: NACar on April 05, 2008, 11:32:08 PM
Indeed, it is no secret that you are quite drunk at the moment.
What are you talking about? :confused:
Quote from: 2o6 on April 05, 2008, 09:54:57 PM
Don't want to spam, but here's a great video on VW Durability.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=83auuj9BDho
Sweet video!
Quote from: NACar on April 05, 2008, 11:49:26 PM
you know
No I don't.
I've been painting a lot and breathing in 2 stroke exhaust fumes today so if you think that I'm drunk then that concerns me.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on April 05, 2008, 11:51:08 PM
No I don't.
I've been painting a lot and breathing in 2 stroke exhaust fumes today so if you think that I'm drunk then that concerns me.
I have also been painting a lot, and breaking in gasoline fumes, so my judgement may also be a bit off.
The exhaust fumes came from a 12A, so they're making me extra stupid.
Holy cow! That Eurovan was born to fly.
Quote from: Laconian on April 06, 2008, 12:22:19 AM
Holy cow! That Eurovan was born to fly.
Looks like Bo Duke was driving.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on April 05, 2008, 10:06:48 PM
I want that job.
Hella. I've always wanted to do stuff like that...
Quote from: Psilos on April 06, 2008, 02:17:45 AM
Hella. I've always wanted to do stuff like that...
+1
I cringed at the part where they kept slamming the doors though. :cry:
Quote from: thecarnut on April 06, 2008, 03:54:23 PM
+1
I cringed at the part where they kept slamming the doors though. :cry:
That'd be the fun part.
Quote from: 2o6 on April 06, 2008, 03:59:43 PM
That'd be the fun part.
No, I think the flying van would be the best bit. I've slammed doors before, I've even put a car into the air before. But not with that kind of hang time.
Quote from: Raza link=topic=13230.msg798519#msg798519 date=1207519957
No, I think the flying van would be the best bit. I've slammed doors before, I've even put a car into the air before. But not with that kind of hang time.
Which van? The Eurovan(Transporter) or the Sharan?
Quote from: 2o6 on April 06, 2008, 04:38:47 PM
Which van? The Eurovan(Transporter) or the Sharan?
Either one would do.
I want to jump the cars and lock up the wheels on the uneven ground.
The go over curbs bit seems fun too.
Here's a not-so-politically-correct banned VW commercial.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arfNofxBtfY&NR=1
Check out the banned Pop Rocks commercial, too.
I think I'm going to delete all my posts, just to set this thread back.
Quote from: Raza link=topic=13230.msg798930#msg798930 date=1207534102
I think I'm going to delete all my posts, just to set this thread back.
Go ahead. I don't knead your posts. :rolleyes:
Quote from: the Teuton on April 06, 2008, 08:03:33 PM
Here's a not-so-politically-correct banned VW commercial.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arfNofxBtfY&NR=1
Check out the banned Pop Rocks commercial, too.
I don't see the Pop rocks. Post it.
Quote from: 2o6 on April 06, 2008, 08:10:21 PM
I don't see the Pop rocks. Post it.
This is not the most appropriate commercial on earth. SERIOUSLY NSFW!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_gowkT_z5M
Quote from: the Teuton on April 06, 2008, 08:16:12 PM
This is not the most appropriate commercial on earth. SERIOUSLY NSFW!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_gowkT_z5M
!!!!
Quote from: the Teuton on April 06, 2008, 08:16:12 PM
This is not the most appropriate commercial on earth. SERIOUSLY NSFW!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_gowkT_z5M
poprocks are cool
Quote from: NACar on April 06, 2008, 08:21:42 PM
poprocks are cool
That's what I told your mom last night.
Quote from: the Teuton on April 06, 2008, 08:16:12 PM
This is not the most appropriate commercial on earth. SERIOUSLY NSFW!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_gowkT_z5M
Umm... WTF!
Quote from: the Teuton on April 06, 2008, 08:16:12 PM
This is not the most appropriate commercial on earth. SERIOUSLY NSFW!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_gowkT_z5M
That cannot be a real commercial in any country.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on April 06, 2008, 11:02:45 PM
That cannot be a real commercial in any country.
Probably Japan.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on April 06, 2008, 11:02:45 PM
That cannot be a real commercial in any country.
Remember, it was banned for a reason.
Quote from: the Teuton on April 06, 2008, 08:16:12 PM
This is not the most appropriate commercial on earth. SERIOUSLY NSFW!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_gowkT_z5M
:evildude:
Quote from: the Teuton on April 06, 2008, 11:05:53 PM
Remember, it was banned for a reason.
It looks homemade.
40 yet?
Where's Nick?
Quote from: CJ on April 10, 2008, 08:46:09 PM
Not anymore.
I think I shall PM him to come back.
Quote from: the Teuton on April 10, 2008, 09:09:07 PM
I think I shall PM him to come back.
I don't think he's coming back
Do they offer LED tail lights in NA or the JATTA is equiped with regular bulbs?
Here all the JETTAs sold have standart LED tail lights.
The serpentine belt broke just after I left work, but it still drove another 90 minutes so I could get home. Yay for huge batteries. It'll get fixxed in the morning.
My job requires that the Jetta increase its off-road capabilities. The Azenis are 195/60/14, and apparently, they are not all terrain tires. I am going to do some measurements and see if I can fit some 195/70, otherwise I'm just going with some 195/65, probably Dunlop SP60's or any good, cheap a/s tire that has something resembling a tread that won't instantly leave me stranded the second it comes upon a moist bit of soil.
After I get tires, I'll be looking at Ground Control for some adjustable coilovers that may raise the suspension around 2" if desired.
After that, it's a damn turbo. srsly
What size tires came on those wheels stock? Mine came with 175/70/14s, but I have 185/65/14s on there right now, and I'd like to go with a 195/60, but I don't know if it would fit.
Quote from: the Teuton on May 21, 2008, 07:27:23 PM
What size tires came on those wheels stock? Mine came with 175/70/14s, but I have 185/65/14s on there right now, and I'd like to go with a 195/60, but I don't know if it would fit.
Jetta's stock size is 195/60. I can't imagine that you would have any problems with 195/60. Check the measuerments, and it's nearly the same diameter as a 185/65, so you only have to worry about a 10mm increase in width.
I got a 0.8"-thick deck of cards and placed it between my Azenis and the bottom spring seat on the shocks. No room for a 195/70. I'm ordering the 196/65 Dunlop SP60's tonight. I'm also repainting my extra set of steel wheels... red primer. :lol:
I'm putting a new stereo in my brother's Jetta. He blew out his rear speakers and the shitty ass stock deck is busted.
Do you still have the factory deck and speakers, Nick? How do you like them?
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on May 22, 2008, 06:36:03 PM
I'm putting a new stereo in my brother's Jetta. He blew out his rear speakers and the shitty ass stock deck is busted.
Do you still have the factory deck and speakers, Nick? How do you like them?
The car came with an aftermarket head unit that eat's CD's and changed radio stations spontaneously... I fixed the radio station problem by removing the down button via a screwdriver and some prying, so now I can listen to the radio anyway. It puts out a lot of bass if I crank it up, but the stock speakers can't handle it. Mid and highs are good.
My brother was really impressed with the stock speakers, but they obviously couldn't handle the abuse.
There are 6 3/4" speakers in the front doors, deep 6 3/4" componet speakers w/ tweeters in the rear deck, and some tweeters in the dash.
I think I'm going to install some normal 6 3/4" Kenwoods in the front doors and an Alpine componet system in the rear deck.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on May 22, 2008, 06:50:26 PM
My brother was really impressed with the stock speakers, but they obviously couldn't handle the abuse.
There are 6 3/4" speakers in the front doors, deep 6 3/4" componet speakers w/ tweeters in the rear deck, and some tweeters in the dash.
I think I'm going to install some normal 6 3/4" Kenwoods in the front doors and an Alpine componet system in the rear deck.
mmmmkay, now that we have that out of the way, please never mention stereos in this thread again. Instead, let's talk about the "huge" off road tires I just ordered. The 185/70/14 Dunlop SP60's will give me an extra 0.55" of ground clearence, and hopefully have something resembling traction in the mud.
:rockon:
Quote from: NACar on May 23, 2008, 03:04:24 PM
mmmmkay, now that we have that out of the way, please never mention stereos in this thread again. Instead, let's talk about the "huge" off road tires I just ordered. The 185/70/14 Dunlop SP60's will give me an extra 0.55" of ground clearence, and hopefully have something resembling traction in the mud.
:rockon:
:lol:
Perhaps next week I will take some pictures of the blueberry "fields", many of which are just boulder fields which happen to have blueberries growing out of them, and some pictuers of the Jetta tackling the access "roads" which would make most Jeep owners crap their pants.
Quote from: NACar on May 23, 2008, 04:35:03 PM
Perhaps next week I will take some pictures of the blueberry "fields", many of which are just boulder fields which happen to have blueberries growing out of them, and some pictuers of the Jetta tackling the access "roads" which would make most Jeep owners crap their pants.
Can we all take pictures of our jobs? Everyone here would shit themselves to see 3 M3s, 3 M5s, 2 M6s, and a bunch of other really neat cars.
I shan't do it, though.
Quote from: the Teuton on May 23, 2008, 04:57:52 PM
Can we all take pictures of our jobs? Everyone here would shit themselves to see 3 M3s, 3 M5s, 2 M6s, and a bunch of other really neat cars.
I shan't do it, though.
Do it. Also, take video of you doing donuts in an M5.
Quote from: NACar on May 23, 2008, 05:01:25 PM
Do it. Also, take video of you doing donuts in an M5.
If only I had access to one on a daily basis...
Quote from: the Teuton on May 23, 2008, 05:04:03 PM
If only I had access to one on a daily basis...
You could insist that all the M5's need to be moved every day to keep the sun from fading the paint unevenly, and that they all be taken on periodic "test drives" to ensure that the batteries stay charged.
Quote from: NACar on May 23, 2008, 05:12:29 PM
You could insist that all the M5's need to be moved every day to keep the sun from fading the paint unevenly, and that they all be taken on periodic "test drives" to ensure that the batteries stay charged.
I don't know if they'd buy that.
$600-$900 for a coilover kit, or $40 for four of these to put under the coil springs.
(http://www.jcwhitney.com/wcsstore/jcwhitney/images/imagecache/G_15889G_CL_1.jpg)
hmmm.... :mask:
:rockon:
are they available in red?
Quote from: heelntoe on May 24, 2008, 09:06:47 AM
:rockon:
are they available in red?
(http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/17/0/AAAAAkj_DosAAAAAABcNDQ.jpg)
but I'm not too sure if these will work. It seems to me like they would slip off the lower spring seats under all the pressure.
I'd get the spring kit. Honestly, if your going to to a job like that, you should go all out and get the best that you can afford.
Quote from: CJ on May 24, 2008, 12:06:25 PM
I'd get the spring kit. Honestly, if your going to to a job like that, you should go all out and get the best that you can afford.
Maybe I'll do that when it comes time to replace the struts, but for now it's too expensive. I just checked the spring seats, and have determined that the rubber spacers will probably work for now. I'm going to order them.
Quote from: the Teuton on May 23, 2008, 04:57:52 PM
Can we all take pictures of our jobs? Everyone here would shit themselves to see 3 M3s, 3 M5s, 2 M6s, and a bunch of other really neat cars.
I shan't do it, though.
There's a work policy here that prevents me from taking pictures because the management is under the impression we have "trade secrets," which we don't.
I'll post the pics when I get home.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on May 24, 2008, 03:01:59 PM
There's a work policy here that prevents me from taking pictures because the management is under the impression we have "trade secrets," which we don't.
I'll post the pics when I get home.
:lol:
Quote from: Soup DeVille on May 24, 2008, 03:01:59 PM
There's a work policy here that prevents me from taking pictures because the management is under the impression we have "trade secrets," which we don't.
I'll post the pics when I get home.
haha.
i don't work, so i'll just post some pics of me sitting around doing nothing.
on another note, page 39!!!
one more page and then you can sell the jetta. :lol:
Azenis + highway + heavy rain = one long ass drive.
I looked at a 96 Ranger 4x4 4cyl yesterday. It turned out to be a rusty piece of shit that couldn't start without a push and the rear brake lines were cut. This was for sale on a dealership lot. They wanted me to trade the Jetta + $1000 cash. Ummmm... yeah, no. As I was about to leave, they went as low as $500 cash + trade. So I was like, OMG WHAT A DEAL! Ummmm... yeah, no. :nutty:
Quote from: NACar on June 01, 2008, 08:42:44 PM
Azenis + highway + heavy rain = one long ass drive.
I looked at a 96 Ranger 4x4 4cyl yesterday. It turned out to be a rusty piece of shit that couldn't start without a push and the rear brake lines were cut. This was for sale on a dealership lot. They wanted me to trade the Jetta + $1000 cash. Ummmm... yeah, no. As I was about to leave, they went as low as $500 cash + trade. So I was like, OMG WHAT A DEAL! Ummmm... yeah, no. :nutty:
How can they sell a vehicle without brakes?
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 01, 2008, 08:44:42 PM
How can they sell a vehicle without brakes?
They can't; not to me, anyway.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 01, 2008, 08:44:42 PM
How can they sell a vehicle without brakes?
They can't; not to me, anyway.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 01, 2008, 08:44:42 PM
How can they sell a vehicle without brakes?
Two words: As-is.
Quote from: 3.0L V6 on June 01, 2008, 09:53:30 PM
Two words: As-is.
In most states, there are laws against knowingly selling an unroadworthy vehicle for anything but salvage.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 01, 2008, 09:54:51 PM
In most states, there are laws against knowingly selling an unroadworthy vehicle for anything but salvage.
True...but I'd imagine that finding a shyster who'll break the law for a couple of grand of profit isn't that rare.
Quote from: 3.0L V6 on June 01, 2008, 09:53:30 PM
Two words: As-is.
This is a dealership that advertised the truck on Autotrader as "good transportation". The price was retail, not wholesale. It is just a poorly-run business.
It reminds me of another shitty business I ran into a couple weeks ago - a used tire shop in Winterport. I told them I was looking for some 185/70/14 tires. They assumed I was too dumb to know what size would fit on my car so they tried to explain how a 70 sidewall would never fit on my car because it has 195/60's on it. They continued to explain to me how much I needed to buy their set of used 195/60's for $200 because my current tires were down to the "wear-bars" (my new Azenis with maybe 2000 miles on them). I told them I didn't want another set of 195/60's, said thanks anyway and got in my car. The guy comes knocking on the window, and says, "so, I just wasted my time?" No, buddy, you just wasted MY time. That attitude is exactly why you work in a run-down used tire shop. Dumbass.
Quote from: NACar on June 01, 2008, 10:08:14 PM
This is a dealership that advertised the truck on Autotrader as "good transportation". The price was retail, not wholesale. It is just a poorly-run business.
It reminds me of another shitty business I ran into a couple weeks ago - a used tire shop in Winterport. I told them I was looking for some 185/70/14 tires. They assumed I was too dumb to know what size would fit on my car so they tried to explain how a 70 sidewall would never fit on my car because it has 195/60's on it. They continued to explain to me how much I needed to buy their set of used 195/60's for $200 because my current tires were down to the "wear-bars" (my new Azenis with maybe 2000 miles on them). I told them I didn't want another set of 195/60's, said thanks anyway and got in my car. The guy comes knocking on the window, and says, "so, I just wasted my time?" No, buddy, you just wasted MY time. That attitude is exactly why you work in a run-down used tire shop. Dumbass.
He followed you out and knocked on your window because you didn't buy anything?
I'm sorry, but the dude's asking to get his ass run the fuck over.
You mean autocross tires DON'T make good everyday tires? Really?! :rolleyes: :lol:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on June 01, 2008, 10:18:13 PM
You mean autocross tires DON'T make good everyday tires? Really?! :rolleyes: :lol:
I don't think they make very good blueberry wrangling tires.
My car came with 175/70s stock, so when it was time to buy a new set of tires, I wanted something wider. I asked the guys for a set of 185/65s. Without hesitation, I got the set of tires, a (very) limited warranty, and a good handshake. Personally, I was satisfied, and I even told them I was up-sizing.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 01, 2008, 10:19:03 PM
I don't think they make very good blueberry wrangling tires.
I don't think they're good for anything but track days and autocross.
My buddy with a BRE 240Z is already out of tread on his Azensises. He's only going to get about 2 summer seasons out of them.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 01, 2008, 10:14:30 PM
He followed you out and knocked on your window because you didn't buy anything?
I'm sorry, but the dude's asking to get his ass run the fuck over.
yes
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 01, 2008, 10:19:03 PM
I don't think they make very good blueberry wrangling tires.
no
I'm strangely tempted to keep posting until I hit the 40th page, but I'm not going to.
So how IS the Jetta?
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on June 01, 2008, 10:22:53 PM
I don't think they're good for anything but track days and autocross.
My buddy with a BRE 240Z is already out of tread on his Azensises. He's only going to get about 2 summer seasons out of them.
He has a real BRE or a replica?
Anyways, 2 seasons is plenty.
Nick, you're going down!
I think the person is sending out the suspension tomorrow!
Wooo friggin' hooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 04, 2008, 08:51:36 PM
He has a real BRE or a replica?
Anyways, 2 seasons is plenty.
It's just a replica. It has a turbocharged '81 L28ET under the hood, just like me.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on June 04, 2008, 09:24:47 PM
It's just a replica. It has a turbocharged '81 L28ET under the hood, just like me.
BRE cars are so cool. :wub:
BTW, I think we are getting close to the 40th page!
p0ast :devil:
wat
Quote from: thecarnut on June 04, 2008, 09:26:34 PM
BTW, I think we are getting close to the 40th page!
We're 4 posts away from it at the moment.
Quote from: the Teuton on June 04, 2008, 09:27:28 PM
We're 4 posts away from it at the moment.
RLY?
p0st :devil:
Quote from: thecarnut on June 04, 2008, 09:28:07 PM
RLY?
p0st :devil:
I'm not sure it's really fair to whore it up like that...
Quote from: the Teuton on June 04, 2008, 09:30:26 PM
I'm not sure it's really fair to whore it up like that...
:lol:
w00ts!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v622/zul8er/ABC08.jpg)
40!
I have a 40 of malt liquor in the fridge!
(http://www.forum-auto.com/uploads/200408/bagheera_1092148624_ford_gt40_mki_gulf_1968.jpg)
Should I go for 50? I just don't want it to be over. I can't sell it yet. :mask:
Try 45 first.
Quote from: the Teuton on June 04, 2008, 09:09:27 PM
Nick, you're going down!
I think the person is sending out the suspension tomorrow!
Wooo friggin' hooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm lifing my stock, blown-out suspension, and you're getting suspension from an RS/WRX or something. NnnnooooooooooOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooOOOOO!!!!!!!11111!!!!!!!!!!1111 11111!!!!111111111!0nehundered3lev3nth0ous4ndon3hundredeleven1111!!!!!
Moar pics from the Jetta's daily routine:
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/ncasler/blueberryfieldsforever/fields2001.jpg)
rock crawling
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/ncasler/blueberryfieldsforever/fields2002.jpg)
it's a tough little vee dub
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/ncasler/blueberryfieldsforever/fields2003.jpg)
air!
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/ncasler/blueberryfieldsforever/fields2004.jpg)
look at that articulation. impressive!
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/ncasler/blueberryfieldsforever/fields2005.jpg)
this looked like a dried up mud puddle, but when i drove through it i found out otherwise
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/ncasler/blueberryfieldsforever/fields2006.jpg)
after lots of rocking and spinning, it got through
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/ncasler/blueberryfieldsforever/fields2007.jpg)
stupid mud got in my car, but the view is worth it
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/ncasler/blueberryfieldsforever/fields2008.jpg)
blargh
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/ncasler/blueberryfieldsforever/fields2009.jpg)
i'll drive around this one, kthx
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/ncasler/blueberryfieldsforever/fields2011.jpg)
da bloo barrys are growin!
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/ncasler/blueberryfieldsforever/fields2015.jpg)
yup
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/ncasler/blueberryfieldsforever/fields2016.jpg)
this is one trail the jetta can't climb
Awesome.
I have concluded that p0st #1177 is full of win. :clap:
Quote from: thecarnut on June 16, 2008, 04:49:34 PM
I have concluded that p0st #1177 is full of win. :clap:
ya rly
Darn, now I want to buy an old beater and raise it up and go offroading even though it's not meant to. :lol:
Quote from: thecarnut on June 16, 2008, 05:13:57 PM
Darn, now I want to buy an old beater and raise it up and go offroading even though it's not meant to. :lol:
i need to install my spring spacers yet :wub:
Quote from: NACar on June 16, 2008, 05:15:22 PM
i need to install my spring spacers yet :wub:
Can I has ur Jet? :wub:
Kick ass.
I might try to get some VR6 springs up front in addition to my spacer. In the back, I've read that a Passat spring will raise it 4" - probably almost too much, so I could just cut a coil. Should I disconnect the swaybars? :lol:
Quote from: NACar on June 16, 2008, 06:32:45 PM
I might try to get some VR6 springs up front in addition to my spacer. In the back, I've read that a Passat spring will raise it 4" - probably almost too much, so I could just cut a coil. Should I disconnect the swaybars? :lol:
Yes! :lol:
Also, get the terbow for it to power over your obstacles.
A terbow is an entirely different matter.
If it's not raining tomorrow, I'm installing my spring spacers the easy way - between the coils - it won't lift it as much, but it will be something.
Got the rear coil spacers on. Not much lift that I can see, but the rear end is firm and doesn't bottom out anymore.
The fronts aren't going on unless I take the struts out. PITA! Maybe I'll try a different kind of spacer.
Quote from: NACar on June 17, 2008, 03:38:46 PM
Got the rear coil spacers on. Not much lift that I can see, but the rear end is firm and doesn't bottom out anymore.
The fronts aren't going on unless I take the struts out. PITA! Maybe I'll try a different kind of spacer.
How much has it been lifted from stock?
Awesome pics, man! I want a job like that. Have to get rid of the Proteg? though, low profile Kumho Ecstas don't do so hot off-road. :cry:
Quote from: thecarnut on June 17, 2008, 03:41:48 PM
How much has it been lifted from stock?
i didn't measure. maybe .1" :lol:
what i had to do there was put the spacer between the coils, so it mostly just keeps it from compressing. in the front, i want to put the spacer under the spring to lift the whole thing.
they are these
(http://www.jcwhitney.com/wcsstore/jcwhitney/images/imagecache/G_15889G_CL_1.jpg)
Quote from: NACar on June 17, 2008, 03:46:15 PM
i didn't measure. maybe .1" :lol:
what i had to do there was put the spacer between the coils, so it mostly just keeps it from compressing. in the front, i want to put the spacer under the spring to lift the whole thing.
they are these
(http://www.jcwhitney.com/wcsstore/jcwhitney/images/imagecache/G_15889G_CL_1.jpg)
But then the jet will have a droopy ass!
Quote from: The Pirate on June 17, 2008, 03:44:36 PM
Awesome pics, man! I want a job like that. Have to get rid of the Proteg? though, low profile Kumho Ecstas don't do so hot off-road. :cry:
you could get some 14" rims off an escort and throw some ATV tires on them :lol:
Quote from: The Pirate on June 17, 2008, 03:58:22 PM
But then the jet will have a droopy ass!
I'll see if I can find out more about the B3 Passat springs. Supposedly, they will lift the rear of a MK2 Jetta 4", but I don't know how different my Mk3 is.
Quote from: NACar on June 17, 2008, 03:59:12 PM
you could get some 14" rims off an escort and throw some ATV tires on them :lol:
2001+ ES models have 5 lugs instead of 4, so I think Escort wheels are out. Brakes are too big to fit 14" wheels, but 15" steelies will fit. Bolt pattern is 5x114.3, which is common enough. I still could turn it into a dirt monster! :lol:
:rastaman:
Love that car!! :clap:
Quote from: NACar on June 17, 2008, 04:00:34 PM
I'll see if I can find out more about the B3 Passat springs. Supposedly, they will lift the rear of a MK2 Jetta 4", but I don't know how different my Mk3 is.
Dude, 4" is a lot. That could screw up a lot of stuff with tire wear/suspension geometry, etc.
Quote from: The Pirate on June 17, 2008, 04:04:30 PM
Dude, 4" is a lot. That could screw up a lot of stuff with tire wear/suspension geometry, etc.
I figure if I got those I'd just cut a coil off, since the rear springs have a large number of coils close together.
The fronts, on the other hand, have just a few coils with fairly wide spacing. My options are a VR6 spring, which is just slightly stiffer, maybe worth 0.5", and/or a rubber ring on the bottom, and/or some of these other spacer things
(http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/sports-imports_2005_15961890)
How much is the max you can lift an economy car without messing everything up? :lol:
Maybe about 3"?
Quote from: thecarnut on June 17, 2008, 04:12:00 PM
How much is the max you can lift an economy car without messing everything up? :lol:
Maybe about 3"?
If I had a MK4, I could actually buy a 2" lift kit for it. http://www.metalnerd.com/cat09.htm :cry:
but srsly, the rear is just a solid axle, so it could probably take a lot of lift, but the front struts are CRAP
Quote from: NACar on June 17, 2008, 04:15:26 PM
If I had a MK4, I could actually buy a 2" lift kit for it. http://www.metalnerd.com/cat09.htm :cry:
but srsly, the rear is just a solid axle, so it could probably take a lot of lift, but the front struts are CRAP
The rear is a torsion bar, not a solid axle.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on June 17, 2008, 06:04:21 PM
The rear is a torsion bar, not a solid axle.
It's a piece of shit.
Anyhoo, I just rode back from Advance Auto with 8 rubber blocks in my pants. They might be too small to lift the front very much, but the store had a larger size if I need them.
Pics of the jet with my Cu5+0M STAGE 1 LIFT installed :tounge:
That's three of the rubber boosters on each front spring, and one ring on each rear spring.
Ya, it doesn't look too lifted in the rear, but it's probably got an inch in front. The best thing is that driving over rocks doesn't cause it to bottom out. On the road it's slightly more firm, but otherwise fine. I'll see how this does for now, but I might go for STAGE 2! That'll be bigger boosters on the front, and boosters on the rear instead of the rings.
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/ncasler/blueberryfieldsforever/fields3001.jpg)
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/ncasler/blueberryfieldsforever/fields3002.jpg)
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/ncasler/blueberryfieldsforever/fields3003.jpg)
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/ncasler/blueberryfieldsforever/fields3004.jpg)
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/ncasler/blueberryfieldsforever/fields3016.jpg)
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/ncasler/blueberryfieldsforever/fields3017.jpg)
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/ncasler/blueberryfieldsforever/fields3014.jpg)
z0mg, KILLER BEES! I ran over a bunch of them. They were swarming all over the road. :lol: :cry: :pullover: :mask:
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/ncasler/blueberryfieldsforever/fields3005.jpg)
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/ncasler/blueberryfieldsforever/fields3006.jpg)
No can has see pics. :cry:
Quote from: thecarnut on June 18, 2008, 03:38:32 PM
No can has see pics. :cry:
red x's or what? :confoooosed:
Quote from: NACar on June 18, 2008, 03:40:31 PM
red x's or what? :confoooosed:
I don't see anything at all.
How odd, I can't see anything from photobucket, like my sig, Pirate's sig, Mr. Casler's sig, etc. :cry:
Your toe, caster, roll center, sway bar geometry, and camber are all fucked now.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on June 18, 2008, 03:58:33 PM
Your toe, caster, roll center, sway bar geometry, and camber are all fucked now.
Isn't that the case with any raised car/truck?
Quote from: thecarnut on June 18, 2008, 04:00:45 PM
Isn't that the case with any raised car/truck?
No.
A lot of trucks have solid axles front and rear, which is unaffected by such things.
I think double A-arm setups are more tolerant of raising than MacPherson struts.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on June 18, 2008, 04:03:43 PM
No.
A lot of trucks have solid axles front and rear, which is unaffected by such things.
I think double A-arm setups are more tolerant of raising than MacPherson struts.
Oh darn. Maybe I shouldn't try raising a Kia Rio.
Quote from: thecarnut on June 18, 2008, 04:10:14 PM
Oh darn. Maybe I shouldn't try raising a Kia Rio.
MacPherson setups need a lot of negative camber to handle well. If Nick takes turns too fast, the outer edge of his tires will get worn away real fast.
My Z has negative camber but it still eats the front tires up at the racetrack.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on June 18, 2008, 03:58:33 PM
Your toe, caster, roll center, sway bar geometry, and camber are all fucked now.
No, no, yes, no, and only slightly, if at all.
Quote from: NACar on June 18, 2008, 04:14:32 PM
No, no, yes, no, and only slightly, if at all.
How much higher is it? Get an alignment and see how far off it is.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on June 18, 2008, 04:14:32 PM
MacPherson setups need a lot of negative camber to handle well. If Nick takes turns too fast, the outer edge of his tires will get worn away real fast.
My Z has negative camber but it still eats the front tires up at the racetrack.
struts gain camber under compression, and i just did the opposite of that. anyway, it's a very small amount.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on June 18, 2008, 04:16:37 PM
How much higher is it? Get an alignment and see how far off it is.
I'm not getting a fucking $70 alignment because I shoved $20 worth of rubber under my springs.
Quote from: NACar on June 18, 2008, 04:16:41 PM
struts gain camber under compression, and i just did the opposite of that. anyway, it's a very small amount.
You need moar negative camber. Positive camber FTL.
Quote from: NACar on June 18, 2008, 04:18:22 PM
I'm not getting a fucking $70 alignment because I shoved $20 worth of rubber under my springs.
Alright but if you crash into a tree and die because of your alignment, don't blame me.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on June 18, 2008, 04:19:08 PM
You need moar negative camber. Positive camber FTL.
I don't know what you're talking about. Camber isn't a problem at all.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on June 18, 2008, 04:22:53 PM
Alright but if you crash into a tree and die because of your alignment, don't blame me.
I'll crash into a tree and die because I have rubber blocks jacking my car up and limited the suspension travel. My tires will wear out 10,000 miles sooner because of the alignment.
Two words:
Yamaha Rhino.
Blueberry wrangler edition.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 18, 2008, 11:56:51 PM
Two words:
Yamaha Rhino.
Blueberry wrangler edition.
Two words: Street Legal
Two more words: Bee Hives
Anyhoo, the Jetta is getting more offroad-worthy every day. Today I rerouted the blinker fluid lines from the undercarriage to the interior; now they'll be safe from flying gravel and boulders.
Quote from: NACar on June 19, 2008, 02:22:05 PM
Two more words: Street Legal
Anyhoo, the Jetta is getting more offroad-worthy every day. Today I rerouted the blinker fluid lines from the undercarriage to the interior; now they'll be safe from flying gravel and boulders.
I hope you used at least $500 worth of AN fittings and stainless steel hose.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on June 19, 2008, 02:24:01 PM
I hope you used at least $500 worth of AN fittings and stainless steel hose.
Not only did I use anodized billet aluminium AN fittings and stainless steel hose all around, but they are done in a two-tone hot pink/neon puple scheme, and spiral wrapped with flashing rainbow rope lights.
you're off-roading now?
this is where the Audi's Quattro system would've helped :ohyeah:
Quote from: Vinsanity on June 19, 2008, 02:32:04 PM
you're off-roading now?
this is where the Audi's Quattro system would've helped :ohyeah:
:rage: :cry:
Quote from: NACar on June 19, 2008, 02:32:35 PM
:rage: :cry:
Well look to the bright side, then. The Audi took premium fuel, right? What kind of mpg was it getting, again?
Quote from: Vinsanity on June 19, 2008, 02:46:52 PM
Well look to the bright side, then. The Audi took premium fuel, right? What kind of mpg was it getting, again?
2
Well there you go, then. I'd much rather suffer the consequences of questionable suspension mods for the sake of ground clearance than to run out of gas 30 miles into the woods.
Go find a BLUETEC badge for the Jet. Blueberry VTEC!
Quote from: Laconian on June 19, 2008, 03:54:44 PM
Go find a BLUETEC badge for the Jet. Blueberry VTEC!
:lol:
but i want this one
(http://oempl.us/images/Badge_2.0T.jpg)
Without the T?
I just added 20hp to the Jet by fixing a vacuum leak to the fuel pressure regulator.
I bottomed out the front of the Jet pretty hard today. Damn invisible rocks! :rage:
Anyway, it sucks because now there is an insane vibration at 3,000rpm. I broke/bent something. Motor mount, subframe, or exhaust I'm guessing.
:huh:
Oops. So far all the offroad damage to the Aveo has been cosmetic. :mask:
Bad day for off-roading, eh?
http://www.carspin.net/forums/index.php?topic=15137.new#new (http://www.carspin.net/forums/index.php?topic=15137.new#new)
I found out what I damaged.
The center crossmember is bent way up and the exhaust is resting on top of it.
So, the buzzing is just more of an annoyance than anything.
That car is not built for that sort of thing. :rolleyes:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on July 08, 2008, 09:41:33 PM
That car is not built for that sort of thing. :rolleyes:
Of course it is. Slap a Touareg badge on the back and he'll be halfway towards conquering the Rubicon trail.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on July 08, 2008, 09:41:33 PM
That car is not built for that sort of thing. :rolleyes:
What are Jettas built for, if not 4x4 trails?
Quote from: the Teuton on July 08, 2008, 10:43:34 PM
Of course it is. Slap a Touareg badge on the back and he'll be halfway towards conquering the Rubicon trail.
He'll also have more of a Touareg than Trep ever will. :devil:
I should call it the "Jettareg" :lol:
Quote from: NACar on July 09, 2008, 03:48:47 PM
I should call it the "Jettareg" :lol:
:nono:
"Touretta"
Quote from: thecarnut on July 09, 2008, 04:01:31 PM
:nono:
"Touretta"
Better yet, Tourett's. :lol:
Quote from: thecarnut on July 09, 2008, 03:40:49 PM
He'll also have more of a Touareg than Trep ever will. :devil:
Ouch.....
:lol:
Quote from: NACar on July 09, 2008, 03:36:29 PM
What are Jettas built for, if not 4x4 trails?
Sane, on-road driving.
You are capable of neither. :lol:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on July 10, 2008, 05:40:00 PM
Sane, on-road driving.
You are capable of neither. :lol:
Its a better 4x4 than a 2wd Ranger
Quote from: thecarnut on July 09, 2008, 03:40:49 PM
He'll also have more of a Touareg than Trep ever will. :devil:
Bwah hahahahahahahahahaha
NACar, you need to pick up one of these. I poached this photo from a thread on mtbr.com. It's a Jetta TDI that's chipped and has bigger injectors. The best part is that he has a 1.5" lift on there. Forty-two mpg and damn good ground clearance! :ohyeah:
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o221/rhs993/driversside.jpg)
Quote from: The Pirate on July 10, 2008, 06:51:31 PM
NACar, you need to pick up one of these. I poached this photo from a thread on mtbr.com. It's a Jetta TDI that's chipped and has bigger injectors. The best part is that he has a 1.5" lift on there. Forty-two mpg and damn good ground clearance! :ohyeah:
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o221/rhs993/driversside.jpg)
:wub:
If I had $5000 to blow, I'd get a MKIV TDI Golf and the 2" metalnerd lift kit... OR, maybe a VR6.
Quote from: NACar on July 10, 2008, 06:29:49 PM
Its a better 4x4 than a 2wd Ranger
My Ranger could go way farther off road than your little Mexican econobox.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on July 10, 2008, 07:15:53 PM
My Ranger could go way farther off road than your little Mexican econobox.
What makes your Ranger any better than the B2300 that I rented and couldn't get up a little gravel hill?
Quote from: NACar on July 10, 2008, 07:18:37 PM
What makes your Ranger any better than the B2300 that I rented and couldn't get up a little gravel hill?
V6 power!
(http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/images/2_9_Pic2.jpg)
I want to trade this in for a VR6 of the same vintage. :mask:
http://maine.craigslist.org/car/719725407.html :mask:
Yes.
Quote from: CJ on July 11, 2008, 03:24:32 PM
Yes.
NO, no no, what am I thinking? I have to park on a croweded street at my new apartment. I'd have to pay $40/month just to keep an extra car in a garage.
Quote from: NACar on July 11, 2008, 03:21:28 PM
http://maine.craigslist.org/car/719725407.html :mask:
You'd get rid of a Jetta with 140K miles (that's paid for, mind you) for one with 234K miles? :confused:
I understand the need for more horsepressure (I'm in the same boat), but that's just insane, dude.
Quote from: The Pirate on July 11, 2008, 04:32:51 PM
You'd get rid of a Jetta with 140K miles (that's paid for, mind you) for one with 234K miles? :confused:
I understand the need for more horsepressure (I'm in the same boat), but that's just insane, dude.
I would keep both cars and use my GLS for parts on the VR6 :mask:
Quote from: NACar on July 11, 2008, 04:40:10 PM
I would keep both cars and use my GLS for parts on the VR6 :mask:
Oh, that makes a bit more sense. Still might as well get something different though. Maybe pick up a Ranger or a Samurai. Or a V8 Quattro...
:lol:
Quote from: The Pirate on July 11, 2008, 04:46:40 PM
Oh, that makes a bit more sense. Still might as well get something different though. Maybe pick up a Ranger or a Samurai. Or a V8 Quattro...
:lol:
I saw an ad for a 1995 Geo Tracker 3-door hardtop. http://maine.craigslist.org/car/749447794.html
You have no idea how tempting that is :mask:
The Jetta is a great car on the road, but everytime I'm on a trail I wish I had a 4x4.
Keep the Jetta and drive it to work and drive that Tracker AT work.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/VW_Baja_Beetle.jpg)
Quote from: CJ on July 11, 2008, 04:57:44 PM
Keep the Jetta and drive it to work and drive that Tracker AT work.
I will do that if you give me $1900.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on July 11, 2008, 05:00:37 PM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/VW_Baja_Beetle.jpg)
VW + Geo Tracker = that?
Oh BTW, I think I'm e-mailing about the Tracker. :mask:
If I get that Tracker, it would be #3 in my hisotry of Samurai-type vehicles. They have all been blue, too. :mask: :pullover:
Quote from: NACar on July 11, 2008, 05:02:23 PM
I will do that if you give me $1900.
VW + Geo Tracker = that?
No that= VW with proper blueberry wrangling credentials.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on July 11, 2008, 05:57:25 PM
No that= VW with proper blueberry wrangling credentials.
It needs a roof rack to hold my bug net, soil extraction probe, and fly traps.
Quote from: NACar on July 11, 2008, 06:04:36 PM
It needs a roof rack to hold my bug net, soil extraction probe, and fly traps.
Then you should get one.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on July 11, 2008, 06:05:20 PM
Then you should get one.
kan u make me one? i give u a dollar
Quote from: NACar on July 11, 2008, 06:06:51 PM
kan u make me one? i give u a dollar
A roof rack for a beetle? Actually, I might be able to scare one up.
Shipping would be more than a dollar though.
I have begun talking with teh Tracker owner about a trade. :mask:
Quote from: NACar on July 14, 2008, 07:34:58 PM
I have begun talking with teh Tracker owner about a trade. :mask:
:orly:
Quote from: the Teuton on July 14, 2008, 07:42:38 PM
:orly:
The first thing I did was give her a list of all known problems... that's just how I do business.
Quote from: NACar on July 14, 2008, 07:43:57 PM
The first thing I did was give her a list of all known problems... that's just how I do business.
And she said...?
Quote from: NACar on July 14, 2008, 07:43:57 PM
The first thing I did was give her a list of all known problems... that's just how I do business.
Did you tell her about your fucked up suspension with positive camber?
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on July 14, 2008, 07:48:27 PM
Did you tell her about your fucked up suspension with positive camber?
I will take out rubber spacers easily :rolleyes:
Quote from: the Teuton on July 14, 2008, 07:47:56 PM
And she said...?
Dunno yet.
Quote from: NACar on July 14, 2008, 07:43:57 PM
The first thing I did was give her a list of all known problems... that's just how I do business.
What are the known problems?
What about your missing trim piece?
The trim piece on my brother's fell off on the passenger side front door. They must have used sucky adhesive.
Quote from: The Pirate on July 14, 2008, 07:49:43 PM
What are the known problems?
... too many to list :lol:
*Ahem*
-clogged evap core drains into passenger footwell
-bent center crossmember rubs on exhaust = buzzy
-winshield washer sometimes no worky
-front struts are bread, but almost toast
-various and numerous cosmetic deficiencies
-ignition switch problem
-clockspring problem
-one rear power window no work
I think that's it
Does your ignition lock get stuck after you remove the key, leaving the accesories on?
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on July 14, 2008, 07:55:37 PM
Does your ignition lock get stuck after you remove the key, leaving the accesories on?
No, the starter just doesn't crank - completely randomly. This is the issue that I was trying to get fixed when the dipshit mechanics broke the clockspring and the turnsignals.
Never had that problem.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on July 14, 2008, 07:58:15 PM
Never had that problem.
I always have this problem. The Duster, the LeMans, the TRUCK, the Jetta, all have same no crank problem but for different reasons.
My Z did that so I got a new switch and ran some new wire and it went away.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on July 14, 2008, 08:04:20 PM
My Z did that so I got a new switch and ran some new wire and it went away.
Must be nice.
No deal on the Tracker. Lady got scared off by the list of minor problems. Personally, I think you'd have to be a complete moron not to do an even swap for a '95 Tracker for a '97 Jetta, both with the same mileage... and there are lots of morons out there.
Jetta > Tracker.
In the end you're just switching one iconic gay car for another, so what's the point?
Quote from: the Teuton on July 15, 2008, 06:33:08 PM
Jetta > Tracker.
In the end you're just switching one iconic gay car for another, so what's the point?
:evildude:
The point is, I like this job, but I'm not going to do it next summer without my own 4x4. I'd prefer a 4cyl pickup, or a Sidekick/Tracker. Stupid pregnant whore with the Tracker thinks she's going to find a better deal because my Jetta just isn't going to last very long. Yeah, good luck with that, bitch. This is what happens if you're honest when you try to sell a car. She says the Tracker is perfect and doesn't have any problems. What a load of crap. She deserves to get ripped off. :rolleyes:
Moral of the story: Honesty is a kick in the balls when it comes to getting your goals accomplished.
Quote from: the Teuton on July 15, 2008, 06:50:01 PM
Moral of the story: Honesty is a kick in the balls when it comes to getting your goals accomplished.
I eat balls for breakfast. :banghead:
Quote from: NACar on July 15, 2008, 06:58:15 PM
I eat balls for breakfast. :banghead:
And now we know why you drive a Jetta and you want a Tracker...
Quote from: the Teuton on July 15, 2008, 06:59:04 PM
And now we know why you drive a Jetta and you want a Tracker...
Get you facts straight.
I want a Tracker because I need a 4x4 for my job.
I drive a Jetta because it's cute and has a big shifter.
:rolleyes:
Quote from: NACar on July 15, 2008, 07:04:56 PM
Get you facts straight.
I want a Tracker because I need a 4x4 for my job.
I drive a Jetta because it's cute and has a big shifter.
:rolleyes:
:lol:
http://maine.craigslist.org/car/758838786.html
Why are 6-year-old TDI's with 100k miles selling for $12000? They should be more like $5000. :rage:
Quote from: NACar on July 17, 2008, 03:16:44 PM
http://maine.craigslist.org/car/758838786.html
Why are 6-year-old TDI's with 100k miles selling for $12000? They should be more like $5000. :rage:
:wtf:
Man, go find $1900 and buy that Tracker...
Quote from: Psilos on July 17, 2008, 04:04:58 PM
Man, go find $1900 and buy that Tracker...
Ya, just let me check under my sofa cushions... :evildude:
Don't yer job pay? :lol:
Quote from: Psilos on July 17, 2008, 04:19:05 PM
Don't yer job pay? :lol:
He's in unique position. His job pays $250 per week, and he spends $350 per week in gas. :devil:
Quote from: The Pirate on July 17, 2008, 04:21:06 PM
He's in unique position. His job pays $250 per week, and he spends $350 per week in gas. :devil:
no joke :(
Quote from: The Pirate on July 17, 2008, 04:21:06 PM
He's in unique position. His job pays $250 per week, and he spends $350 per week in gas. :devil:
He really needs to hire a financial planner.
He wants to spend money on a gas guzzling 4x4 (further pushing himself into the red with fuel, tax, title, license, insurance costs) specifically for a job that is already barely making him any money as it is.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on July 17, 2008, 05:24:47 PM
He really needs to hire a financial planner.
He wants to spend money on a gas guzzling 4x4 (further pushing himself into the red with fuel, tax, title, license, insurance costs) specifically for a job that is already barely making him any money as it is.
I can't afford a financial planner. :rolleyes:
Quote from: NACar on July 17, 2008, 05:28:34 PM
I can't afford a financial planner. :rolleyes:
How about a financial panther?
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on July 17, 2008, 05:30:37 PM
How about a financial panther?
Now that would be cool.
Picking blueberries only pays $250? My dream career just went flying out the windows...
I pulled that number out of my ass; I have no idea what a blueberry wrangler earns.
Quote from: MrH on July 17, 2008, 05:41:18 PM
Picking blueberries only pays $250? My dream career just went flying out the windows...
He doesn't pick 'em, he keeps 'em from wanderin' off.
Quote from: MrH on July 17, 2008, 05:41:18 PM
Picking blueberries only pays $250? My dream career just went flying out the windows...
It's $10/hr + mileage. You only wish you could get paid that much. :evildude:
Quote from: Soup DeVille on July 17, 2008, 05:46:50 PM
He doesn't pick 'em, he keeps 'em from wanderin' off.
Damn right. The Mexicans do the picking.
Quote from: NACar on July 17, 2008, 05:56:06 PM
It's $10/hr + mileage. You only wish you could get paid that much. :evildude:
Damn right. The Mexicans do the picking.
Both my jobs pay better. :evildude: :cheers:
Bump for the thread about the best Jetta on Carspin.
11,000 miles since the last oil change, and still going.
Jetta update:
It's still a POS. It got rear ended a few weeks ago. The bumper boucned back, but it bent the frame, so the insurance totalled the car for a reasonable sum of money. I have used that money to pay for some school, some motorcycle repairs, and a cat, but the rest should go to upgrading the Jetta or the purchase of a Saab 900 SE.
terbow!
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on September 12, 2008, 12:50:39 PM
terbow!
http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/products/turbo_kits/VW20.html
wat
No, but seriously, the Jetta needs some attention in other areas before a turbo. Since I am now an automotive student, I expect some exciting things will be happening. I have already completed an oil change and some minor body work on the Jetta. Next, I will need to fix, or replace the exhaust, since the collision bent it back and pinched off the pipe in two places. There is zero power over 3,000rpms now, but OMG THE TORQUE! :lol:
Don't put a turbo on that piece of shit. Buy a car that already has a turbo. (Saab 900SE)
ALso, 3 shocks are just blown out and done with. I think I may have to get the H&R Touring Cup Kit, which comes with matched springs and shocks, only about $500 from Tirerack
If the exhaust is irrepairable, I may consider the cheap, low-quality, ugly and noisy Pacesetter Monza catback for just over $200. Anything else would require more money, or more work than should be necessary for a stupid metal pipe.
-Rear brakes are gone. Easy and cheap to fix, now that I have a shop. I miss the V8Q.
-One brakeline is wicked rusty, easy and cheap to fix, now that I have a shop. I miss the V8Q.
-The clock spring, of course, $240... pfffft
-CEL has been on forever. If I fix it, it'll just turn back on if I put a turbo on. Whatever
and that is all the important stuff to do before I even think about turrbeaus
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on September 12, 2008, 01:34:23 PM
Don't put a turbo on that piece of shit. Buy a car that already has a turbo. (Saab 900SE)
The Jetta, in all its glory, is worthless with a salvage title, which leads me to two conflicting conclusions:
A. It's not worth selling, so i might as well keep it
B. It's not worth keeping, so i might as well sell it
:huh:
Quote from: NACar on September 12, 2008, 01:41:50 PM
The Jetta, in all its glory, is worthless with a salvage title, which leads me to two conflicting conclusions:
A. It's not worth selling, so i might as well keep it
B. It's not worth keeping, so i might as well sell it
:huh:
Will it pass inspection next year?
Unfortunately, they make you pay twice as much to insure and register two vehicles rather than one. You may want to get rid of it.
You can't drive both of them at the same time, so what sense does it make to charge twice as much?
Buy a Golf VR6.
Quote from: the Teuton on September 12, 2008, 01:42:48 PM
Will it pass inspection next year?
Since I will be the inspecting technician, I would have to say YES. :lol:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on September 12, 2008, 01:45:24 PM
Unfortunately, they make you pay twice as much to insure and register two vehicles rather than one. You may want to get rid of it.
You can't drive both of them at the same time, so what sense does it make to charge twice as much?
I saw a 900 SE for $1700. I need to wait until the Jetta title gets processed so I can make sure it's ready to sell.
A NG 900 SE in fair shape will have 185hp, weigh 3020lbs, and cost roughly $2500 to purchase.
If I'm lucky, I could sell the Jetta as-is for $1000, for a net price of $1500. This is assuming the Saab needs no immediate repairs, which is not a good assumption in a $2500 Saab, so let's add $500 for necessary repairs. Out $2000 now. But I can't be driving around with rolly-poly stock suspension, and that turbo boost is way too low, $1000 to fix that. Ok, $3000. What? The timing chaing broke? That'll be $2452360, suxxors.
The Jetta is free, and with a $3000 investment of some repair, maintenece and a turbo kit, should have 188hp at the wheels, weigh 2800lbs, and need no repairs for the foreseeable future. I'm out $3000, but I have a damn turbo, so I'm happy, right? No, I'll want more power, so I'll have to go Stage II and get stiffer suspension, so that's another $1000. So now I'm out $4000.
Jetta has better power:weight, and $4000 < $2452360.
Jetta wins.
For $5000 (the $4k you'd spend on the '3tta) plus the $1k you'd get for selling it you could get a kickass terbow Miata...
Quote from: thecarnut on September 14, 2008, 10:36:00 AM
For $5000 (the $4k you'd spend on the '3tta) plus the $1k you'd get for selling it you could get a kickass terbow Miata...
oh look, mr smarty pants finally showed up :rolleyes:
Quote from: NACar on September 14, 2008, 10:42:05 AM
oh look, mr smarty pants finally showed up :rolleyes:
I'm 1000% right and you know it. :rolleyes:
Plus you said that you wanted a Miata. $3,000 buys a nice NA Miata, $2k in suspension and terbow will make it a real sports car. :mrcool:
Plus, do you really need practicality and "offroad" abilities? Why not get something fun while you're still single...
Quote from: thecarnut on September 15, 2008, 11:37:22 AM
I'm 1000% right and you know it. :rolleyes:
Plus you said that you wanted a Miata. $3,000 buys a nice NA Miata, $2k in suspension and terbow will make it a real sports car. :mrcool:
Plus, do you really need practicality and "offroad" abilities? Why not get something fun while you're still single...
You're too late. I decided to pay off my credit card instead of buying fancy car things. I am stuck with a junky Jetta until I save more cashola.
Quote from: NACar on September 15, 2008, 11:38:50 AM
You're too late. I decided to pay off my credit card instead of buying fancy car things. I am stuck with a junky Jetta until I save more cashola.
Oh, mr lamey pants decides to do the financially smart thing instead of blow moar money on cars. :rolleyes:
:lol:
Quote from: thecarnut on September 15, 2008, 11:48:28 AM
Oh, mr lamey pants decides to do the financially smart thing instead of blow moar money on cars. :rolleyes:
:lol:
I feel bad about it now. I'm thinking about put an H&R touring cup suspension kit on my credit card... :mask:
Quote from: NACar on September 15, 2008, 11:51:23 AM
I feel bad about it now. I'm thinking about put an H&R touring cup suspension kit on my credit card... :mask:
No!
Buy a Miata!
Quote from: thecarnut on September 15, 2008, 11:52:08 AM
No!
Buy a Miata!
I have a hard time justifying a 2-seat roadster (omfg, don't even try to tell me it's not a roadster because it has glass side windows) when I have a motorcycle that fills the same spot as my impractical, and incredibly fun mode of transport.
Quote from: NACar on September 15, 2008, 11:55:48 AM
I have a hard time justifying a 2-seat roadster (omfg, don't even try to tell me it's not a roadster because it has glass side windows) when I have a motorcycle that fills the same spot as my impractical, and incredibly fun mode of transport.
OMFG.
Go buy a Camry. :rolleyes:
Quote from: thecarnut on September 15, 2008, 11:56:45 AM
OMFG.
Go buy a Camry. :rolleyes:
I'm a mechanic. I need something that can fit car parts in the trunk, and I might even do some more bluebarry rangling next summer... in which case, I should pursue a suspension lift, rather than a sporty lowering kit.
Quote from: NACar on September 15, 2008, 12:00:58 PM
I'm a mechanic. I need something that can fit car parts in the trunk, and I might even do some more bluebarry rangling next summer... in which case, I should pursue a suspension lift, rather than a sporty lowering kit.
I suppose an '3tta raised a few inches would be pretty cool...
Quote from: thecarnut on September 15, 2008, 12:01:51 PM
I suppose an '3tta raised a few inches would be pretty cool...
If I can convince my shop teachers that it's not a completly silly idea, which is hard, because it is.
Quote from: NACar on September 15, 2008, 12:04:11 PM
If I can convince my shop teachers that it's not a completly silly idea, which is hard, because it is.
How much could you raise the car up?
Quote from: thecarnut on September 15, 2008, 12:05:22 PM
How much could you raise the car up?
The rear could theoretically go up several inches, but the front is more limited. Maybe 3 inch? I'm not sure.
Quote from: NACar on September 15, 2008, 12:06:29 PM
The rear could theoretically go up several inches, but the front is more limited. Maybe 3 inch? I'm not sure.
How unfortunate. You need some solid axles and a 10 " lift. :devil:
Quote from: thecarnut on September 15, 2008, 12:07:20 PM
How unfortunate. You need some solid axles and a 10 " lift. :devil:
No.
However, I could lift the front subframe, simliar to a body lift, to gain a few more inches. That would be crazy, and I'm sure that my teachers would not allow it.
Quote from: NACar on September 15, 2008, 12:15:41 PM
No.
However, I could lift the front subframe, simliar to a body lift, to gain a few more inches. That would be crazy, and I'm sure that my teachers would not allow it.
It's your car... :huh:
Quote from: thecarnut on September 15, 2008, 12:18:25 PM
It's your car... :huh:
They have to pre-approve any projects done in "open lab"
Quote from: NACar on September 15, 2008, 12:19:39 PM
They have to pre-approve any projects done in "open lab"
Well, that's lame.
Ask anyway!
Quote from: thecarnut on September 15, 2008, 12:20:03 PM
Well, that's lame.
Ask anyway!
I would have to have a thoroughly researched plan that includes quality aftermarket parts. This is hard to do on a competely custom project that may require fabrication.
The exhaust aft of the rear axle is pinched off. Power disappers after 4,000 rpm. I must fix this immediately.
On multiple occasions, I have heard people around here say "OMFG, it's illegal to have your tailpipe in front of the rear wheels". This includes both of the guys who previously instsalled the Jetta's exhaust, and some douchebags in my shop class.
Here is the rule, straight out of the Maine State Motor Vehicle Inspection Manual:
Reject vehicle if the exhaust system or a modified exhaust
system does not discharge completely to the side or rear of
the enclosed passenger portion of the body of the vehicle.
I WIN, ASSHOLES!!!!!!!! As long as it's completely to the SIDE, it doesn't fucking matter where the wheel is. Idiots. I will be informing my shop teachers that I am putting a side-exit exhaust on the Jetta.
The following text only applies to "CUSTOM VEHCILES AND STREET RODS"
Exhaust systems shall discharge exhaust fumes at a location
to the rear of the vehicle body or direct the exhaust fumes
outward from the side of the vehicle body at a location
rearward of any operable side windows.
But if they try to pull that on me, I will just inform them that both of my rear power windows have been permanently disabled (this is true). Plus, I'm pretty sure that I can put a pipe directly in front of a rear wheel, and it will actually be just behind the power windows.
(http://www.carsandtuning.org/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/mercedes-benz-slr-mclaren.jpg)
YES
Not quite sure your argument would fly with the SLR as it is a stock system where yours will be modified.
Quote from: IrishGuy on September 15, 2008, 08:13:50 PM
Not quite sure your argument would fly with the SLR as it is a stock system where yours will be modified.
What's the difference?
Reject vehicle if the exhaust system or a modified exhaust
system does not discharge completely to the side or rear of
the enclosed passenger portion of the body of the vehicle.
Quote from: NACar on September 15, 2008, 08:18:19 PM
What's the difference?
Reject vehicle if the exhaust system or a modified exhaust
system does not discharge completely to the side or rear of
the enclosed passenger portion of the body of the vehicle.
In that case, the answer to the following question might clarify all of this:
By "side...of the enclosed passenger...", do they mean to the right or left of the passenger cabin, or do they mean the actual side of the vehicle?
Quote from: IrishGuy on September 15, 2008, 08:22:32 PM
In that case, the answer to the following question might clarify all of this:
By "side...of the enclosed passenger...", do they mean to the right or left of the passenger cabin, or do they mean the actual side of the vehicle?
side or rear of the enclosed passenger portion, to me, means anywhere but the front or underside.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Jetta-MK3-OEM-Euro-Vento-Trunk-Rear-Badge-Emblem-VR6_W0QQitemZ360089215890QQcmdZViewItem
you need this
Quote from: Laconian on September 17, 2008, 10:43:42 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Jetta-MK3-OEM-Euro-Vento-Trunk-Rear-Badge-Emblem-VR6_W0QQitemZ360089215890QQcmdZViewItem
you need this
I'd rather have this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__New-VW-AUDI-OEM-2-0T-jetta-gli-rear-chrome-badge-emblem_W0QQitemZ180288197949QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadiZ2865QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180288197949&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A1%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245
You just need to apply every badge for every car ever made to the back of your Jetta.
Quote from: Laconian on September 17, 2008, 10:51:36 AM
You just need to apply every badge for every car ever made to the back of your Jetta.
Ok, as long as I don't have to put any gh3y Miata badges on.
I'm really getting into on the MaineWV forum with a guy who claims that side exit exhaust is illegal, and he knows better because he has an inspection license. He also quoted the same text, that it must "exit completely to the side or rear of the enclosed passenger....", yet somehow he interprets that as meaning side exit is illegal. I rarely hesitate to question myself because I'm pretty open minded, but I hate it when people that I know are idiots make me do it.
I drew a picture to straighten things out
(http://i35.tinypic.com/35an1o4.jpg)
:clap: You need to find a way of integrating that picture into one of your homework assignments.
Quote from: Laconian on September 17, 2008, 04:35:04 PM
:clap: You need to find a way of integrating that picture into one of your homework assignments.
I might have to bring it in to my shop teacher to illustrate my point.
On the VW forum, there are now three people who think I'm completely wrong. 3-1, but I'm still winning, because I'm right. :lol:
"Engine place" :lol:
Wait, does that mean you can have the exhaust pipe end right at the rear axle because that's still behind the enclosed cabin space?
Quote from: NACar on September 17, 2008, 04:05:26 PM
I'm really getting into on the MaineWV forum with a guy who claims that side exit exhaust is illegal, and he knows better because he has an inspection license. He also quoted the same text, that it must "exit completely to the side or rear of the enclosed passenger....", yet somehow he interprets that as meaning side exit is illegal. I rarely hesitate to question myself because I'm pretty open minded, but I hate it when people that I know are idiots make me do it.
I drew a picture to straighten things out
(http://i35.tinypic.com/35an1o4.jpg)
In front of the rear wheel is NOT behind the passenger compartment.
You should put a removable block off plate on that side exhaust.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on September 18, 2008, 12:48:26 PM
In front of the rear wheel is NOT behind the passenger compartment.
You should put a removable block off plate on that side exhaust.
THis is the same argument I had with the VW douches. That manual states "COMPLETELY TO THE SIDE OR REAR OF THE ENCLOSED PASSENGER PORTION". Side or rear. Side or rear. You are the seventh person to tell me I'm wrong, and I still don't see it.
Since Dodge does the same thing with the Viper, I think it should be ok for your car. *shrug*
This is the second time you've had fun with the Maine DMV, right? You need a state that doesn't particularly care about what kind of shape your car is in.
Quote from: 3.0L V6 on September 18, 2008, 06:55:49 PM
Since Dodge does the same thing with the Viper, I think it should be ok for your car. *shrug*
This is the second time you've had fun with the Maine DMV, right? You need a state that doesn't particularly care about what kind of shape your car is in.
I thought he was moving to Michigan to go to ferris anyways, wasn't he?
Quote from: Soup DeVille on September 18, 2008, 07:17:52 PM
I thought he was moving to Michigan to go to ferris anyways, wasn't he?
Affirmative.
Anyway, one of my instructors told me there was "no educational value" in bending a new exhaust pipe, therefore I was not allowed to do the work at school. So I just paid a muffler shop $20 to fix what I had, and it's back to normal now. jeezus fucking christ
The Jetta is failing at life. If the air is moist, it misfires like crazy. Since the wires and cap are new, I'd say it's the coil. Ok. But then the 2-foot long breather hose just crumbled apart. Replacement is a speical part about $30... screw that, I degreased the whole thing and wrapped it in excessive amounts of duct tape. Aside from that, I'm looking at $600 $770 in other new parts just to maintain this heap. I'm not too crazy about that. If fact, I could buy a parts car for less than that, but I have nowhere to put it. I just need a Saturn L300.
Why a Saturn L300. Surely there are better heaps to be found. And do you want to buy a Proteg?? Five thou plus the price of a plane ticket to Georgia. And I'll even throw in the sweet chrome exhaust tip and the wheel locks.
Quote from: The Pirate on September 29, 2008, 06:26:14 PM
Why a Saturn L300. Surely there are better heaps to be found. And do you want to buy a Proteg?? Five thou plus the price of a plane ticket to Georgia. And I'll even throw in the sweet chrome exhaust tip and the wheel locks.
Just because I think the engine is pretty, and maybe I could put a turbo on it. :lol:
(http://images.autotrader.com/images/2008/9/3/234/560/8469926135.234560572.IM1.15.565x421_A.562x421.jpg)
I have no money for a Protege, and if I did have money, I'd get a Saab 900 turbo or a Taurus. I'll probably just keep dumping money into the lost cause Jetta. :cry:
Isn't that the same V6 from the Saab 9-3 and the Catera?
Quote from: the Teuton on September 29, 2008, 07:07:59 PM
Isn't that the same V6 from the Saab 9-3 and the Catera?
yes... or is it the 9-5? i forget. whatever. it has pretty manifolds
Quote from: NACar on September 29, 2008, 07:14:15 PM
yes... or is it the 9-5? i forget. whatever. it has pretty manifolds
9-5, you're right.
It could probably take a few accessories from the Garrett catalog.
Quote from: the Teuton on September 29, 2008, 07:16:28 PM
9-5, you're right.
It could probably take a few accessories from the Garrett catalog.
yea, the 9-5 one has a turbo, right?
Quote from: NACar on September 29, 2008, 07:16:53 PM
yea, the 9-5 one has a turbo, right?
Uh, no, but it does make 200 hp instead of 180ish.
Quote from: the Teuton on September 29, 2008, 07:17:51 PM
Uh, no, but it does make 200 hp instead of 180ish.
Yes, the V6 had a low-pressure turbo.
Quote from: The Pirate on September 29, 2008, 07:21:23 PM
Yes, the V6 had a low-pressure turbo.
I should aquire one of those and do a "high-pressure conversion"
I got scanned the trouble codes today...
P0134 O2 sensor bank1 sensor1 no activity detected
P0135 O2 sensor heater circuit bank1 sensor1 malfunction
P0141 O2 sensor heater circuit bank1 sensor2 malfunction
P0172 fuel trim bank1 system too rich
P0300 random/multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0303 Cyl #3 misfire detected
P0304 Cyl #4 misfire detected
P0411 secondary air injection system incorrect flow detected
P1128 long term fuel trim mult, bank1 system too lean
P8008 omgwtfbbq this car is a pos drive it off a cliff malfunction detected
Here's my theory: Since the misfiring is normally the worst in high humidity, fog and rain, and the wires/cap/rotor/plugs are all new, I think the ignition coil is bad. This causes unburnt fuel to go out the exhuast and foul up the O2 sensor. In addition, the vacuum lines to the fuel pressure regulator and the secondary air injection valve were toast.
I just replaced the vacuum lines for $3 - easy enough. The ignition coil is $60-ish on rockauto.com. Too 'spensive to buy without knowing for sure.
If I can ever find some kind of spray mister, I will mist the ignition coil with the engine running and see if it poops out or not.
I can't find a damn sprayer. Should I just order the coil? I can't think of anything else it would be, aside from a bad MAF, but there are not MAF codes.
To do list:
Engine
Ignition coil $53
Breather hose $24
O2 Sensor $60
272 Street/Sport Cam $140
Dual Valve Spring Upgrade $110
Chrome Moly Valve Spring Retainers $50
Hydraulic Lifters $112
Performance chip $100
Brakes
Porterfield R4S SHOE662 Rear Brake Shoe $80
Brake shoe hardware $13
Turn drums $0
Brake line $0
Suspension
H&R OE Sport Spring Set $205
Koni STR.T shocks $328
Misc
Clock spring $134
Total: $1409 :cry:
If the car is such a WTFBBQ mess, do you think it's really worth it to upgrade all that? It looks like $260 or so will cover the car's needs...
Quote from: NACar on October 02, 2008, 06:40:56 PM
To do list:
Engine
Ignition coil $53
Breather hose $24
O2 Sensor $60
272 Street/Sport Cam $140
Dual Valve Spring Upgrade $110
Chrome Moly Valve Spring Retainers $50
Hydraulic Lifters $112
Performance chip $100
Brakes
Porterfield R4S SHOE662 Rear Brake Shoe $80
Brake shoe hardware $13
Turn drums $0
Brake line $0
Suspension
H&R OE Sport Spring Set $205
Koni STR.T shocks $328
Misc
Clock spring $134
Total: $1409 :cry:
Why would you do all of this performance bullshit on a goddamn Jetta?
Quote from: Psilos on October 05, 2008, 02:46:44 PM
If the car is such a WTFBBQ mess, do you think it's really worth it to upgrade all that? It looks like $260 or so will cover the car's needs...
:lol:
I require moar funness.
Ok, if I find out I can keep this stupid car street legal, this is my must do list:
Engine
Ignition coil ??? $53
Breather hose $24
O2 Sensor $60
Brakes
Cheep Rear Brake Shoe $22
Brake shoe hardware $13
Turn drums $0
Brake line $0
Suspension
Shitty boring cheap NAPA shocks and struts $159
Strut mounts/bearings? I dunno if I need them yet.. $?
Right front wheel bearings is going bad. $30-60
Misc
Clock spring $134
Rear power window is now falling into the door. Superglue? I already have some of that $0
Ignition wiring is still screwy. It's going to fail eventually. I don't know WTF it is. $?
Timing belt could be about due any time now. Damned if I know.
Total = no less than $495
I needed something to do today, so I ended up putting new rear shocks on the Jetta, and it basically drives like a race car now. One of the old shocks was so rusty, it started squirting oil through the flakes of rust when I took it out. lawl
Quote from: NACar on October 08, 2008, 03:11:32 PM
Ok, if I find out I can keep this stupid car street legal, this is my must do list:
Engine
Ignition coil ??? $53
Breather hose $24
O2 Sensor $60
Brakes
Cheep Rear Brake Shoe $22
Brake shoe hardware $13
Turn drums $0
Brake line $0
Suspension
Front struts NAPA Resonse $112
Rear shocks NAPA Response $63
Right front wheel bearing $30-60
Alignment needed badly! $0
Misc
Clock spring $134
Rear power window is now falling into the door. Superglue? I already have some of that $0
Ignition wiring is still screwy. It's going to fail eventually. I don't know WTF it is. $?
Timing belt could be about due any time now. Damned if I know.
Total = no less than $495
Rationalizing a turbo kit:
I really like this stupid car. It is quality machinery in stock form, and the only thing keeping it from being a real hoot to drive is the 2.slow motor. If I invest in a turbo kit, the Jetta will just be awesome, period. 160 whp is a big deal for a little Jetta like this. It should keep me happy for a while... maybe? I should keep the rest of the car basically stock, as the suspension and brakes can probably handle the extra power just fine, and money is otherwise best spent keeping it maintained and running.
Derationalizing a turbo kit:
I will blow up the motor, the clutch, and the transaxle, and flip over in a ditch and crash into a flaming tree. Yes, the tree is already on fire before I crash into it.
For the price of the kit, I could find a VR6 which has the same power, although it weights 300 lbs more, but then put a turbo on THAT.
For the price of the kit, I could find a decent Saab 900 SE
Terbow! :devil:
You need a semi truck turbo. Twenty seconds to spool up, then you are shot back 20 seconds into the past where you crash into a tree and set it on fire, thus creating the flaming tree causality paradox.
Wait... won't I need a nuclear reaction to generate the 1.21 gigawatts? :confused:
30 pounds of boost is the equivalent, the units cancel out or something
Oh. I was never good at math.
:rolleyes: it's mechanical philosophy!
Quote from: Laconian on October 13, 2008, 04:16:33 PM
:rolleyes: it's mechanical philosophy!
(http://www.avatarist.com/avatars/Funny/PO-TA-TOES.gif)
Quote from: NACar on October 08, 2008, 03:11:32 PM
Ok, if I find out I can keep this stupid car street legal, this is my must do list:
Engine
Ignition coil ??? $53 Coil is good. Something else is causing misfire....$???
Breather hose $24
O2 Sensor $60
New coolant leak! $???
Brakes
Cheep Rear Brake Shoe $22
Brake shoe hardware $13
Turn drums $0
Brake line $0
Suspension
Front struts NAPA Resonse $112
Rear shocks NAPA Response $63
Right front wheel bearing $60
Alignment $0
Misc
Clock spring $134
Rear power window is now falling into the door. Superglue? I already have some of that $0
Ignition wiring is still screwy. It's going to fail eventually. I don't know WTF it is. $?
Timing belt could be about due any time now. Damned if I know.
Total = no less than $425
On the bright side, the timing belt probably won't fail until after you fix the misfiring.
Quote from: 3.0L V6 on October 14, 2008, 04:17:31 PM
On the bright side, the timing belt probably won't fail until after you fix the misfiring.
If the engine explodes, I can just rebuild it in engine performance class next semester.
I just need to makes sure I get a rebuilt title from the state before I put ANY more money into this thing.
Yay, I got a rebuilt title! Somehow, I expected this to take a lot longer than it did, and/or they would deny my request because I didn't make any repairs. Whatever! Now I can sell it and get money! :lol:
Sold! :(
Now it's just me and the Volvo :partyon:
Quote from: NACar on October 31, 2008, 11:12:11 AM
Sold! :(
Now it's just me and the Volvo :partyon:
You could have at least waited until we made it to 50 pages for this mundane car.
Quote from: the Teuton on October 31, 2008, 12:23:59 PM
You could have at least waited until we made it to 50 pages for this mundane car.
I THOUGHT I needed some fast money... OH WELL. Less cars scattered about the world that I have to worry about. I can focus everything on the Volvo for now.
Quote from: NACar on October 31, 2008, 12:26:08 PM
I THOUGHT I needed some fast money... OH WELL. Less cars scattered about the world that I have to worry about. I can focus everything on the Volvo for now.
Is your Volvo RWD?
Quote from: NACar on October 31, 2008, 12:39:50 PM
Duh
My Focus is RWD and has 5 reverse gears and rear wheel steering.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on October 31, 2008, 12:43:21 PM
My Focus is RWD and has 5 reverse gears and rear wheel steering.
I bet you kick ass at autocross.
My car always has four wheels that move in some capacity. Mechanical AWD (the oldie but goodie stuff Subie still uses) roxxors.
Except in situations where it doesn't...
Quote from: the Teuton on October 31, 2008, 12:55:06 PM
My car always has four wheels that move in some capacity. Mechanical AWD (the oldie but goodie stuff Subie still uses) roxxors.
Ya ya ya... well... it's not like you'd ever have enough power to break a single tire loose... except maybe on an ice rink. :evildude:
Quote from: Laconian on October 31, 2008, 01:12:12 PM
Except in situations where it doesn't...
The guy that sits next to me in auto class has a Miata the same color as yours.
Quote from: NACar on October 31, 2008, 01:15:44 PM
Ya ya ya... well... it's not like you'd ever have enough power to break a single tire loose... except maybe on an ice rink. :evildude:
I'll have someone take video when I go "ice skating" with Crosswire and his M3 this winter. I learned how to make 110 hp work very well.
Quote from: NACar on October 31, 2008, 01:16:28 PM
The guy that sits next to me in auto class has a Miata the same color as yours.
Have you seen it change colors yet? It's a chameleon!!!!