There is some debate going on between various 1.8T owners about the gearing in our cars. At 80 MPH in top gear, some cars are showing ~3200RPM while others are...
hi. Where can I find an a-pillar (2 gauge) made for the MKIV GTi ??? Should I heat an universall a-pillar in order to fit it direct to my car?? Should I forget...
henry locher
golfturbo@...
Jun 3, 2000 12:58 am
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Hello Everyone I am a true Volkswagen enthusiast and am extremely happy with the Volkswagen line and the family that it comes along with. Recently, I, along...
Louie Rosario
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Jun 5, 2000 5:51 am
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Andrew, ~3500 @ 80MPH in 5th '00 GTI GLS 1.8T 01/00 production date (How'd you get the exact date, Andrew?) 28-30 MPG (Bone stock for now) -Brett. ... ...
Brett Haney
brett_haney@...
Jun 5, 2000 4:05 pm
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... I got it from a VWVortexer (GTI1.8T) who wrote: "Anyway your GTI was ordered Oct 26/99. Began production Dec. 20/99. Finished production Jan 31/00. Ship...
Andrew GTIGuy
gtiguy@...
Jun 5, 2000 4:16 pm
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Andrew, ~3500 RPM @ 80 MPH Not sure of Mfg date 2000 GTI GLS 1.8T (Cosmic Green) 27-30 MPG Stephanie -Chipped 1.8T ... From: Andrew GTIGuy...
Stephanie MacNabb
stephanie@...
Jun 5, 2000 4:38 pm
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This may seem like a stupid/obvious question, but here goes. Let's say I am cruising at 50 MPH in 5th gear at ~2200 RPM. If I want to accelerate the fastest,...
Andrew GTIGuy
gtiguy@...
Jun 5, 2000 7:23 pm
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I think I understand what you are talking about, and here is my take on it: When you floor the accelerator pedal, you probably expect the car to shoot forward...
Giordano Bianchi
giordy@...
Jun 5, 2000 11:20 pm
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Hey all, Monday I had My fiancee drive my Golf to work, so I could get her Jetta's windows tinted. After work I met her in Apple Valley for a movie. When she...
Chad Erickson
boredoutt@...
Jun 6, 2000 1:02 pm
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hi, long time reader first time poster... anyway... a quick question about chipping. i have an automatic 1.8t golf gls (indigo blue). i was wondering what ...
Hartman, Matthew
mhartman@...
Jun 6, 2000 2:02 pm
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LOL. Sounds like you have the same problem I do. My fiancee always wants to borrow my car. Funny how 195 HP is more fun than 115 HP. More importantly, 240...
Andrew GTIGuy
gtiguy@...
Jun 6, 2000 2:35 pm
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Matt, You should contact Garrett and/or APR, etc. They make chips for automatic Passats (even a "tip chip" for the transmission) so they should make them for...
Andrew GTIGuy
gtiguy@...
Jun 6, 2000 2:39 pm
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I can't believe I wrote "Mustang GTI". My apologies to Herr Piech. Of course I meant Mustang GT. I'm so embarassed. Andrew '00 GTI 1.8T Garrett/K&N -- ... --==...
Andrew GTIGuy
gtiguy@...
Jun 6, 2000 3:07 pm
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Are there any chips out that bring the 1.8t up to speed with the vr6 or better and don't rape the warranty and/or the car after 5 years of driving? I like the...
Bob Lorenz
u238@...
Jun 6, 2000 3:52 pm
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Please e-mail me directly at vorsichtcanada@... if you require further information on the show listed below. Thank You, Andrea Attention all VW/Audi...
Andrea
vorsichtcanada@...
Jun 7, 2000 12:46 am
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~3550 rpm @ 80 mph Mfg. Date 12/99 2000 Golf GLS 1.8t ~27 mpg I also have 16" Borbet type T's, Firestone Firehawk SZ50 EP's 225/50zr16 and a Neuspeed lower...
CJ Connell
cj_conn@...
Jun 7, 2000 1:09 pm
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I was wondering what everyone else is using for oil. Right now I have 4300 miles logged and I am getting close to my first recommended oil change. The new...
CJ Connell
cj_conn@...
Jun 7, 2000 1:15 pm
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CJ, Personally, I think I am going to do my own oil change at 5000 (like you, only 700 miles away) with Mobil1. Here's my reasoning - I have heard from...
Andrew GTIGuy
gtiguy@...
Jun 7, 2000 1:36 pm
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Well I changed my oil at 3,000mi. I took it to the dealer and told them to put in synthetic. They said it is recommended to run regular oil in it til...
Eric Howell
ehowel1@...
Jun 7, 2000 8:07 pm
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Hi All- Just took delivery of a silver/black leather/monsoon GTI 1.8t last night. The car definitely rocks! Couple of questions: *Did your car come with a 1.8t...
Jeff Traenkner
jtraenk@...
Jun 8, 2000 1:23 pm
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... Congratulations! Good choice and color combo! I think we all agree with you about the rocking-ness of our cars :) ... The GTI's don't come with a 1.8T...
Andrew GTIGuy
gtiguy@...
Jun 8, 2000 2:33 pm
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... I think I'll sned out a message to some other newsgroups, or just bust out the multimeter and see if I can figure it out. Shouldn't be too hard to find...
Jeff Traenkner
jtraenk@...
Jun 8, 2000 3:24 pm
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There has been some confusion in the VW community about whether or not the 2000 GTI 1.8T got the promised "Sport Suspension" for the 2001 models. Well, I just...
Andrew GTIGuy
gtiguy@...
Jun 9, 2000 5:33 pm
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Hey guys- Just got my silver 1.8T GTi Saturday morning. So far I love it. Quite a change for me. I used to be a diehard VR6 guy (had 2 mk3 GTi VR6's, just ...
Greg Coe
gcoe4733@...
Jun 13, 2000 12:05 am
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<< How do I disable the DRL's? Is it as easy as pulling relay 173 as in my mk3's? I've heard something about covering one of the pins in the headlight ...
DSMDan@...
Jun 13, 2000 4:44 am
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Greg, Congrats on the purchase! No problem with the overload of questions, I think we're all in the same boat. I've mixed in some answers below. ... This...
Brett Haney
brett_haney@...
Jun 13, 2000 2:18 pm
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... sure, but I'm ... on this? I found some information on adding gauges here: http://www.clubb5.com/information/oilguage.shtml It's from a Passat, but the...
Jeff Traenkner
jtraenk@...
Jun 13, 2000 7:45 pm
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In a message dated 6/13/00 12:45:57 PM Pacific Daylight Time, jtraenk@... writes: << Neuspeed has an advisory out explaining that a lot of early K04's...
DSMDan@...
Jun 14, 2000 12:40 am
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When I got my Garrrett chip installed at PES-Tuning, they told me a little about K04 upgrades. Apparently, they took one of those to a dyno (Passat, I believe)...
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