Hello, I have a 93 Passat GLX that has benn having intermittent problems such as surging idle (as high as 3000rpms)cutting out briefly while accelerating, when...
He should have an AWW motor. If he is not chipped, the race is yours. If he is chipped, it will be close, but he has the advantage off the line and in lower...
Hi guys, I have read your advice thanks, I really appreciate them. Here is an update for the upcoming race, between my VR6 and my buddy 1.8T. His car is a Golf...
My shifter seems to be out of whack. I'm having a hard time getting it into reverse (I often get first) and first gear (I often get third). It's like the whole...
Race It will at least be a lesson for the next time you . My guess is if you should beat him Heres you : Horsepower: 172 hp @ 5800 rpm Torque: 173 ft-lbs. @...
'98 jetta glx, garret v11 chip, p-flow intake, 26k mi Ok heres the scenerio... problem 1: sometimes when i start my car and the engine is cold is make a ...
Hey guys, i have a 96 VR6 OBDII and i was wondering which chip i should get. I am deciding between the AUTOTHORITY and GARRETT. Which one has the most HP gain...
Absolutely Garrett. I had one in a '98 Jetta GLX-VR6 for over a year and had no problems with it. Keep in mind you will not see insane hp gains with any...
You have a few choices when it comes to Mk4 VR6 chips. The two most popular chip makers for the new VR6 are: Garrett and Upsolute. Although you will not get...
Hi, I'm new to this group, so I apologize if this question has been discussed in the past. I have a 97 GTI VR6 with 93500 miles on it. I need to replace the...
I'm currently running Brembo slotted rotors on all four corners and PBR MetalMaster pads. I'm very happy with the pads, and they have an extremely low amount...
How about the performance increase? Was there a noticeable performance increase when going from normal to slotted? Is it worth the investment? Your rotors are...
With the two setups I had, I definitely felt an increase in better braking. I must say that the EBC 'green stuff' pads had a fairly harsh initial bite when...
Hi, I've finally put some pictures of my new car somewhere you can see them, http://photos.yahoo.com/realparadyne If you click through you can see the original...
Let me be the first to say that you are one lucky bastard! :) Definitely looks like a nice car. Could you do me a huge favor and take a few pics of the front...
Thanks :-) I will have to collect together the stats on the brakes etc. At present the MFA claims the mileage is around 25mpg (though that should be Imperial...
Ooops... didn't see the second page of pics. :P I guess I just want to see the 4-motion drivetrain pics. :) Thanks David! -Chuck ... From: David Neale...
Hey VR6ers, My 97 glx (bought used, three years ago) has never had a temp sensor that works properly. I just spent some time fooling around with it, and...
Golf 2.8 VR6, Late 1993, European model, AAA engine, 170,000 km After replacing head gasket, all valve guides, 3 valves there is now an horrific cold start...
Hi I've come across a problem similar to this on a few VR's, apparently as the valve and valve seat wears the valve stem rises in the head reducing the ...
1998 jetta GLX 2.8 vr6 hello all, It seems to me that my gas mileage is very low. I have been getting apx 11MPG. Wheter its city or highway it doesn't really...
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Sounds like an o2 sensor and ya they can go bad its no big deal I change mine once a year along with my plugs and wires , they are cheap like 20 bucks or...
Hey Mac, Where do you get them for 20 bucks? Are they OEM Bosch units? If I can get them that cheap, I'm gonna start replacing them every year too. :) ...