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Leave Volkswagen alone...she's going through a custody battle.
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does this mean that you have a use for all that 100 octane in your closet now?
If I'd had any left, I'd be running it in the Porsche...
You bought a car without a license plate? I hope you got a discount.
Sweet lookin' car.
Sweet lookin' car.
That white thing in the window is a temp tag.
I can haz sarkazm?
I was really tempted to post some Nostradamus-like predictions on what the usual parties would post, but I opted to keep quiet because I'm such a cool cucumber.
I regret being a cucumber.
i'm calling it right now, in two weeks you will have some sort of problem with the car.
I'll take you on that bet to the tune of $20.
I wouldn't if I knew it'd been beaten, but it has been a well-cared for VW, which is the only way a VW will run beyond 60k miles.
I'll bet your gf is glad you are.
Looks great. The 1.8 is a nice engine too, a friend of mine had an A4 and liked the smaller motor when he test drove it.
I agree, but in a flesh colored foreskin having kind of way.
Oh well, you got a nice ride.
edit - I'm kind of disappoint though. Keep us up to speed on the Porsche.
time to drop it and add some rims
nice car....
my little sister had one a few years ago.... the engine went supernova though. :biggrin:
weird, because i know they are bombproof.... but apparently the rod bearings in my sisters werent.
cucumbers SUCK!
monkeys rule!Actually, I really like the way it handles right now, even with the huge wheelgap (though admittedly not as bad as the stock Mk3). I'm told the suspension geometry stock is nearly spot on (maybe just stiffer springs and some Koni shocks?) I may try dropping it an inch or two in the future, but right now all that's on my "to-do" list is:time to drop it and add some rims
-New Mintex pads and some slotted rotors so it doesn't go crunch and passes inspection
-GIAC chip (adds about 50hp and 60ft#tq...hooray turbo engines)
-Aftermarket diverter valve (chip shreds the stock one)
-Tint jorb
-Possibly new wheels, as I hate the ones on it right now (pining for Santa Monicas, pictured below. BBS-style is kinda played, though I wouldn't mind some forged 3-piece all in black...too bad they run in the thousands)
I discovered that the rear seat bases fold into the legroom space behind the driver/passenger seats, allowing the seatbacks to fold flat into the floor. I can car-camp in this car! STOKED! I <3 hatchbacks.
I really like having a car that doesn't need hardly any maintenance when I buy it.
ahha, nearly spot on for what exactly? you're as blinded as The Joker is about subarus...
congrats on buying a car that at least has the theoretical potential to not be a huge money pit. keep it stock!
Driving around blind corners in residential areas next to elementary schools with crosswalks in front at 80mph, of course :biggrin:ahha, nearly spot on for what exactly? you're as blinded as The Joker is about subarus...
congrats on buying a car that at least has the theoretical potential to not be a huge money pit. keep it stock!
This car likely won't see any auto-x...that's what the Porsche is for. It will stay mostly stock...when/if the turbo goes it will be upgraded to a Garrett or K04 and accompanying injectors/software.
nice car blue.
But it's white....men cannot drive white cars. Ever.
Hey dumbass, blue started this thread. Do you really think your theory can be applicable here???
pics, biatch!
You do realize when a chips adds 50whp, you need all the supporting mods, right? Intake, up-pipe, down-pipe, header, hi-flo cat, and exhaust. It's not just a plug in that equals super HP...
I was kind of wondering the same thing...I don't know much about tuning v dubs but those number seem kind of high for just a chip replacement...my other thought is if you did it will everything else remaining stock...something is going to give....D
But the chrome tip I bought at Autozone added 10hp and it just used a screw to hold it on. I would think a solid state device should be good for at least 50hp considering it uses more than a single point interface (multiple pins vs. a single screw).You do realize when a chips adds 50whp, you need all the supporting mods, right? Intake, up-pipe, down-pipe, header, hi-flo cat, and exhaust. It's not just a plug in that equals super HP...
Maybe it is a little sound board that screams in german at the air in front of the car. The air will get out of the way quicker giving the reduced drag equivalent of 50HP.
ok now that's FUNNY!!!!!
Schnel Schnel
Once again, you've stormed one of my threads with your trusty "jump-to-conclusions" mat.You do realize when a chips adds 50whp, you need all the supporting mods, right? Intake, up-pipe, down-pipe, header, hi-flo cat, and exhaust. It's not just a plug in that equals super HP...
None of which you listed is *needed* for a chip. The 50/50 gain (varies: Some see as little as 30whp/50tq on stock everything, others see almost 60/60) is with none of that added. Granted, it does help everything flow much better and can quite possibly double those gains, but like I said, not needed. The only item that will require replacement with the addition of a chip to a 1.8t is the stock diverter valve.
Here we go, some numbers from APR, one of the most respected and trusted 1.8T tuners out there. And their chip isn't as aggressive as the GIAC-X.
http://www.goapr.com/VW/products/ecu_upgrade_golf18t.htmlAPR said:
http://www.giacusa.com/programs.php?mpid=77GIAC said:
Intake? Are you ****ing kidding? One of the most worthless "mods" available. You call yourself knowledgeable? A K&N drop-in is plenty...anything more is for looks/the sound.
Seriously dude. Come back when you have a fvcking clue.
ok so get this chip done...i want to see how long your car last with no other mods while putting 50 more HP...oh BTW is that to the wheels or at the crank?...D
At the chrome Autozone tip, baby!
50hp is what, like almost 30% more power??
those must be some seriously oversized stock injectors then.... :biggrin:
there was a version of basically that same engine putting out 225hp stock. in the seat leon cupra R and some audis.... i´ve heard about those chips too, but anybody knows what differences besides software there were?
those must be some seriously oversized stock injectors then.... :biggrin:
there was a version of basically that same engine putting out 225hp stock. in the seat leon cupra R and some audis.... i´ve heard about those chips too, but anybody knows what differences besides software there were?
mmm audi 1.8t in a weeeeeeee little hatchback.
I approve.
Now practice your handbrake turns.
I approve.
Now practice your handbrake turns.
Yeah - the original version of the 1.8T, the 150bhp version, is very conservatively tuned. Bigger injectors aren't needed until a bigger turbo goes on. In 02 a 180bhp rendering was dropped into the VWs/Audis. Nearly exact same engine, just different tuning. I believe the 225bhp version put in the Audi TT225 and the SEAT has a K04 turbo instead of a K03 and a bigger exhaust (the stock VW exhaust is incredibly restrictive). I'd kill for one of those Cupra Rs...they're available in Mexico
And it's at the crank, not wheels.
D, the only thing the chip kills is the stock DV, everything else is fine to go on a huge HP increase. Why do you think I bought it? Bolt on heaven...
Really cheap and easy to make relatively quick. Of course, not the potential of a VR, but it also lacks the headaches...and uses a 20 valve head.I'll be honest, I would've rather had a 1.8T A4 Avant Quattro for the AWD, but they're very rare and this was a deal I couldn't pass on.
The only way a vw engine will last over 100k is if you get the diesel. And then you have to deal with all of your electrical accessories not working.
After owning a couple of Turbo cars/trucks, you can definitely get those numbers out of a chip, but you will break stuff.
After owning a couple of Turbo cars/trucks, you can definitely get those numbers out of a chip, but you will break stuff.