Re: hoods and accidents

That would sure as hell piss me off... on 10/3/01 12:32 AM, Deutsch Sport Tuning at badfish...@netzero.net wrote: HAHA, I survived a 50mph impact with NO lap belts at all, just the suicide belts!! I have pics to prove it too, check out: www.dstracing.4t.com/photo3.html

Re: OT: VW vortex

Actually I was being facetious. I quit reading the vortex a long time ago well before they changed the format, it took way too long to sift through the chaff. My modem was hating it when every post was accompanied by 47 photos of everybody and their brother's car. This list is the only quality d

Re: hoods and accidents

In a message dated 10/2/01 9:23:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mark.r...@home.com writes: > I can't believe the roof rippeled from the stress. Actually, that's not uncommon. Did you see the picture on the frame rail in the doorjam? Unibody cars tend to buckle the roof when they sustain a fron

Re: OT: VW vortex

Oh - you MUST be sheltered . VW Vortex (www.vwvortex.com) is VW's "hip" website where only the most knowledgeable VW people hang out - which explains why most all of my posts get riddled with flames b/c I don't ascribe to the "slam it to the ground" and "polish it 'til it gleams" theories. --- R

Re: OT: VW vortex

What is VW Vortex. I still build model cars. Rich Blake _ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to majord...@netsville.com with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Ho

Re: anyone tried this?

Schematics for the other DIY people posted somewhere??? TT must make about 110 bucks off of every fuel enrichment "module" they sell to CIS-E owners. Rich Blake -Original Message- From: John Caldwell To: Boyd Drew Cc: A2-16v2 Date: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 8:09 AM Subject: RE: anyone

Re: hoods and accidents

looks like a pretty bad accident. It looks like you'd have some good parts if you wanted to transplant them into another GTI. I can't believe the roof rippeled from the stress. Mark. _ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to majord...@net

Re: OT: VW vortex

I agree with you there. So I'll give an extra penny to make it $.02. - Original Message - From: "grilled pickle" To: Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 5:15 PM Subject: RE: OT: VW vortex > The thing that pisses me off is when you start reading a topic that seems to > have some good inform

RE: OT: VW vortex

The thing that pisses me off is when you start reading a topic that seems to have some good information, and then all that it seems to be is a huge argument back and forth between 2 or 3 people. Sucks when you think the 20 or 30 posts are worthwhile information. my 1 cent, because i dont have

Re: hoods and accidents

HAHA, I survived a 50mph impact with NO lap belts at all, just the suicide belts!! I have pics to prove it too, check out: www.dstracing.4t.com/photo3.html First pic on the top of the page shows the carnage. I think that had it not been raining at the time, I would be toast. I ended up kn

Need help Quick!! More waterpump stuff...

Hey guys, tomorrow I have to replace the waterpump on my car and was wondering if anyone had any last hints/tips for doing it. I've gotta find a cheap place to buy it in the morning and then put it on all in one day (keep in mind it's my first time!). It's a 2.0L 16V by the way. Sorry about the

Re: 2.0 16V + G60 digifant

I will have a 2L tallblock digifant engine for sale here very soon. ~40K on the block, ~7K on the head. Accepting offers. -Dave '91 Jetta GTX 16V '88 Jetta GLI 16V '84 Vanagon (FOR SALE)

RE: OT: VW vortex

aw Drew! You Grumpy Old Dubber... You know I try to weed out the shite in the 16v forum. I'm growing tired of the all the turbo threads. 16v -Original Message- From: owner-a2_...@connecticom.com [mailto:owner-a2_...@connecticom.com]On Behalf Of Boyd Drew Sent: Tuesday, October

Re: hoods and accidents

In a message dated 10/2/01 5:30:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, paa...@bu.edu writes: > The metal one is designed to crumple up very > nicely. The CF one will splinter and shatter and do all sorts of pointy > things that could cut you up and won't disipate energy. My friend Daren totalled his '

Re: Carbon fiber vs cold weather

I agree, for the $500 a hood costs, you could do some worthwile mods, like a cam swap. If you are worried about weight, gut the stock hood and use pins, thats what I always do :) I guess some people are just tuners and some are showman, to each his own. Jay www.DSTRacing.4T.com Home of the ULTIMA

RE: KE-Jetronic Fuel Injection Device

Hi all, I am getting ready to change the intake cam and do a cat back exhaust. Since I am too cheap to pay for the Techtonics enrichment module, I am going to build one (with RPM sensing). I am actually going to do a PC board and everything. If there is any interest on here, it would probabl

Re: Carbon fiber vs cold weather

An A2 isn't the safest car in the world anyway...adding a CF hood is not going to make it safer. The metal one is designed to crumple up very nicely. The CF one will splinter and shatter and do all sorts of pointy things that could cut you up and won't disipate energy. IMHO, the hood is WAY down

Re: 2.0 16V + G60 digifant

while digifant does well with keeping a high-compression 8v running properly, that's about all it's good for (IMNHO). if you wish to stay w/ stock fuel injection, your best upgrade path is going to start with the AMS chip for it, a 2-liter bottom end, a lightweight flywheel, and good clutch. engi

Carbon fiber vs cold weather

I was wondering if a carbon fiber hood would be ok up here in the cold and harsh canadian weather (-30degrees celsius). Is it resistant to chips and cracks? or is it really fragile? -- PAYPAL.COM An easy way to transfer funds over the internet. Accept Visa, MasterCard and much more!!! Click on t

Re: Stock Intercoolers

Not all Saab ICs are plastic. 84-85 900's used an all aluminum unit. I have one for sale if anyone needs it. $75.00 Jay www.DSTRacing.4T.com Home of the ULTIMATE sport shift linkages - Porsche Project Pics http://socalproject924-931.

Re: Stock Intercoolers

I can add a little insight on intercoolers. I looked into using a non stock IC on my old GLHT when I planned on converting it to an ICed setup. Biggest problem when running a fair amount of boost on the saab and volvo intercoolers is that they have plastic end tanks which will leak or separate

2.0 16V + G60 digifant

Hi list, the question actually is whats the (next) best thing to drop into G60 Digifant car (after the stock 1.8 G60) ? I have a deal on 1.8 16V head plus 2.0 bottom. I know that I need custom fuel rail and other bits, but what about the remaping the ECU? What HP i'm looking at? And what are the

Re: MK3 2.0l 8V Turbo

NO NO, Not true. The TD manifold WILL bolt to an ABA head, however there may be clearance issues with the TB placement on the ABA. We usually swap the head to a PF hydraulic 8V head, and use an intake from a rabbit with the turbo diesel manifold. This places the TB right above the turbo discharge,

Re: rpm dependent fuel enricher

On Tue, 2 Oct 2001, James Blumenfeld wrote: > > --- James Blumenfeld wrote: > > Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 11:48:55 -0700 (PDT) > > From: James Blumenfeld > > Subject: rpm dependent fuel enricher > > To: liquis...@aol.com, a2_16v-dig...@netsville.net > > > > Brian, > >I built for my 87 gti 16v a

rpm dependent fuel enricher

--- James Blumenfeld wrote: > Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 11:48:55 -0700 (PDT) > From: James Blumenfeld > Subject: rpm dependent fuel enricher > To: liquis...@aol.com, a2_16v-dig...@netsville.net > > Brian, >I built for my 87 gti 16v a rpm dependent fuel > enricher. I used a RPM switch (also use

RE: MK3 2.0l 8V Turbo

I didnt think so... -Original Message- From: Mark Reda [mailto:mark_r...@contour.ca] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 2:05 PM To: a2_...@connecticom.com Subject: MK3 2.0l 8V Turbo I know this is a little off topic. A friend of mine has a MK3 2.0l 8V GTI and he had heard that it is possibl

Re: MK3 2.0l 8V Turbo

On Tue, 2 Oct 2001, Mark Reda wrote: > I know this is a little off topic. > A friend of mine has a MK3 2.0l 8V GTI and he had heard that it is possible > to setup a turbo a 2L 8V using the Turbo Diesel turbo, intake manifold and > exhaust manifold and all the parts will just 'Bolt On'. > Does anyo

MK3 2.0l 8V Turbo

I know this is a little off topic. A friend of mine has a MK3 2.0l 8V GTI and he had heard that it is possible to setup a turbo a 2L 8V using the Turbo Diesel turbo, intake manifold and exhaust manifold and all the parts will just 'Bolt On'. Does anyone know if this is even possible? TIA, Mark Red

Re: anyone tried this?

You better use a diode, or everytime you got WOT your starter motor will engage, at least on CIS cars. Jay www.DSTRacing.4T.com Home of the ULTIMATE sport shift linkages - Original Message - From: drodrig...@aol.com To: a2_...@netsville.net Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001

RE: OT: VW vortex

I second that! Brice -Original Message- From: owner-a2_...@connecticom.com [mailto:owner-a2_...@connecticom.com]On Behalf Of Fli GLi Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 7:29 AM To: Paul and Julia; a2_...@netsville.net Subject: RE: OT: VW vortex WELL SAID!!! Just my .02

Re: OT: VW vortex

Well about Vortex. I met a bunch of Vortex people this weekend at H2O and a lot of them have some very nice cars. Some of them with serious money (tastefully) thrown into them. And some of them seriously fast. So while there may be some ricers on vortex I didn't see any of them in Ocean Ci

Re: OT: VW vortex

But you do such an excellent job when you do post. --- Ben Randolph wrote: > hell, i barely have time to properly > make an ass of myself on *this* list = Matthew __ Do You Yahoo!? Listen to your Yahoo! Mail messages from any phone. http://p

Re: OT: VW vortex

> From: Boyd Drew > Subject: RE: OT: VW vortex > > Yeah its pretty bad, I basically only read the 16v forum anymore as it does > stay comparitively clear of the riceboy trendy shit. i used to read the watercooled NG, and did my part in pushing the buttons of many. never got into vortex, becaus

Jump Starting an Automatic

The starter is behind the block, below the exhaust manifold and above the right drive shaft. I use a: 13 mm socket ro remove the left ball joint. CV triple square tool for the inner right CV to tranny connection, then drop the inner CV 8 and 10mm sockets to remove the factory heat shield (if its

RE: anyone tried this?

On Tue, 2 Oct 2001, Boyd Drew wrote: > John, > > which fuel module are you using? I dont seem to notice anything with my > autotech unit... > I'm using my own homemade module with a 10k potentiometer. The techtonics and probably the autotech module use a 1100ohm resistor in their modules. 5k oh

RE: OT: VW vortex

WELL SAID!!! Just my .02, Renard -Original Message- From: owner-a2_...@connecticom.com [mailto:owner-a2_...@connecticom.com]On Behalf Of Paul and Julia Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 10:01 AM To: a2_...@netsville.net Subject: Re: OT: VW vortex I know these

RE: OT: VW vortex

true true... at least they arent driving MkIIs ! -Original Message- From: Paul and Julia [mailto:paulandjul...@home.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 10:01 AM To: a2_...@netsville.net Subject: Re: OT: VW vortex I know these forums are for asking questions and expressing opinions, bu

Idle Speed

Warmed up (oil temp 170) I'm idling @ 1500 rpm. What's the vaccum leak test procedure other than to inspect all the intake hoses? Steve

Re: OT: VW vortex

I know these forums are for asking questions and expressing opinions, but its also a way to play show and tell. I'm not trying to take away anyones freedom of speech, but why waste your time flaming some guys car. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a big fan of body kits and two story deck wings and I

Re: A2_16v V1 #3185

RE: KE-Jetronic Fuel Injection Device If anyone one wants to get sophisticated, maybe this will help. Or.you could get ~$45 (Summit Racing) MSD rpm acitivated switch and use realy to switch in a resistor. If some one on the list is going to construct, I'd appreciate a parts list with a v

Re: Leaning seat

I had a leaning non-Recaro in my '86 Jetta. In the area of the tilt adjust knob there was a "post" that was screwed into the side of the seat bottom that was the fulcrum point, so to speak, for the position of the tilt. I had a cracked piece on that side where it screwed into, so it leaned bac

RE: Leaning seat

Well maybe... but the arm to tube welds look fine and there's no evidence that the tube got twisted (as if that was possible). Anyone in the Dallas area have an extra seat base I could have? Darron Schneider 89 Jetta GLI 16V -Original Message- From: Deutsch Sport Tuning [mailto:badfish

RE: OT: Badges

Speaking of badges - anyone have any "TYPE-R" stickers? Since the Rabbit is bright yellow (like the Type-R), I'm often toyed with the idea of adding a few well-placed stickers and flipping over the VW logo on the grill and painting the correct legs silver and red to match the Honda, er Accura badg

RE: OT: VW vortex

ROFL... I get so peeved at the bora and vento badges... -drew -Original Message- From: Matthew Yip [mailto:mg...@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 7:22 AM To: a2_...@netsville.net Subject: RE: OT: VW vortex Trendy shit? Dudde - Do you dare to say that my mega-slammed

FYI: K-Star price and info request

This is the info that I got from emailling the K-star folks... took em about two weeks to reply so i figured Id post it up... -drew -Original Message- From: scott [mailto:sc...@auto-amd.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 6:06 AM To: mailto:bd...@ati.com Subject: Fw: K-Star price and in

Jan's?

Guys- Is Jan's site down? I can't get onto it; need refresher on R-&-R heater core. I know someone had a fairly "easy" shortcut posted, but haven't found it. My car WAS recalled, but the 1993 part has now died, and can't get local stealer to talk nice, so looks like I get to do it myself.

RE: OT: VW vortex

Trendy shit? Dudde - Do you dare to say that my mega-slammed Jetta (nee Bora) with 22" rims, 8" SS exhaust, e-ram supercharger, chrome engine bay, blackout lights and a super-stereo is ricey? Say it isn't so or I've just wasted my (or actually my parents') money on something that's trendy

RE: Leaning seat

LOL... it sounds like the splines on the power lift mechanism have stripped out... you can tear it apart and re align them but its a PITA... and you might have to tack weld the arm back on as IIRC its a press fit... -Original Message- From: Deutsch Sport Tuning [mailto:badfish...@netzero

RE: anyone tried this?

John, which fuel module are you using? I dont seem to notice anything with my autotech unit... -Original Message- From: John Caldwell [mailto:jc...@veedub.nu] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 3:33 AM To: Steven Arguello Cc: A2-16v2 Subject: Re: anyone tried this? On Mon, 1 Oct 2001,

RE: OT: VW vortex

Yeah its pretty bad, I basically only read the 16v forum anymore as it does stay comparitively clear of the riceboy trendy shit. -Original Message- From: John Caldwell [mailto:jc...@veedub.nu] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 3:30 AM To: ranariv...@aol.com Cc: a2_...@netsville.net Subject:

RE: metal floormats

I was glancing through my Tuning Zubehor catalog today and they have a number of manufacturers in there. I don't know about prices or anything. Check out their website and call them for details. Brice -Original Message- From: owner-a2_...@connecticom.com [mailto:owner-a2_...@connecticom.

Re: anyone tried this?

On Mon, 1 Oct 2001, Steven Arguello wrote: > Has anyone ever hooked up (or tried to) the cold start valve to the full > throttle switch? Does it or should it work? > Just wasting bandwidth. > Steve > no need, the fuel module just modifies the regular injectors. The 5th injector is not very effi

Re: Jump Starting an Automatic

On Mon, 1 Oct 2001, Paul and Julia wrote: > You'll also need a jack to line up the engine and the motor mount. The > starter and front motor mount use the same bolt. Not on an auto tranny. the starter is mounted in the back, instead of the front. You'll want a jack and some jack stands though,

Re: OT: VW vortex

On Mon, 1 Oct 2001 ranariv...@aol.com wrote: > The ol' Vortex is having some issues ... it seems to have erased itself today. > > Anyways, since it's slow on the list, I figured I'd ask: > > There's this thread on VWvortex 16V forum about polishing your intake > manifold. This is the most posted-

metal floormats

hey guys , i need to know where i can find some metal floormats? how much do they run and if i should just get regular ones.they rip up though... GTi. Cause everyone and they're mom's and grandmas got BEETLES. _ Get your FREE

Re: VW vortex

> I was just wondering if anybody else found this funny ... or was I just being > a dick? Not a dickjust a smartass ;-)! Nah, it was amusing. The usual Alex post is a bit harsh, insensitive, and full of good info and experience. Now Alex, have you got your manifold polished yet? ;-) ;-)