What are your winter plans?

[05GLISU]

I plan on cleanin up the engine bay and relocating the battery and fuse box. Powdercoat a few things here and there and BAM, you got yourself a nice clean engine! I also plan on revamping the interior at some point with a guy in missouri, his work is pretty flawless. Replace the blingin' steering wheel with a TRD racing one, and it really helps to bring the supra interior up to modern standards!

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[dubrpwr]

Well i am hoping to add a chip so my car isnt running lean anymore after the MAF and intake upgrade, new CSB and guibo(center support bearing and Flex Disc) for the drive shaft, adjustable sway bars front and rear, headers, track pipe to get rid of failing cats, short shifter, stainless steal brake lines, slotted rotors front and rear and Hawk brake pads. I think that should cover it..

[SDKmann]

Im hopeing my ti wont last that long but Ill be doing the freezeing my ass of in a canvas roofed car mod. Actually Im kinda getting into this moneypit 2002 I found and may spend the winter swapping in a new M10 and suspention bits if all goes well. But thats another long shot.

[KooK]

Get something halfway done.

[vwmeister]

Travel, snowmobile, ski, work, in that order... :D

[OrangeDUB]

Travel, snowmobile, ski, work, in that order... :D

I like where your head is at Kevin :laugh:

[John2.0T]

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[vrjetta98]

I second John

[lenny]

I will answer your question...Maybe I should keep this car around for awhile

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[stollen]

I'm just gonna throw as much money as humanly possible into savings so I can try to convince the wife that I need a turbo kit around March :D

[twooly]

I plan on getting ready for the baby.

[berserker]

Not much.. Though I do plan on doing a GIAC chip and cai/dv to go with it... with exhaust coming afterwords, possibly spring.

*finally performance, what?!*

[iadubber]

Not much.. Though I do plan on doing a GIAC chip and cai/dv to go with it... with exhaust coming afterwords, possibly spring.

*finally performance, what?!*

You might want to throw clutch in there after the chip. More often then not they go out after hard running on a chip. ;) Unless you :drive: like a girl? ;)

Oh, and boost gauge.

[berserker]

You might want to throw clutch in there after the chip. More often then not they go out after hard running on a chip. ;) Unless you :drive: like a girl? ;)

Oh, and boost gauge.

What a can of worms in that phrase.. *says nothing and waits for Gary and Marcus to start in.. and everyone else*

The clutch is actually in very good condition right now. As for after chipping, I haven't heard any one else saying they have had their clutch fail faster than normal after upgrading their ECU. :confused:

[Head at JJperf]

Winter plans include
building new sub box and reupholstering the trunk on my mustang

Getting the death traps new cyl head built and installed

fixing the mechanicals on death trap

new chassis wiring on death trap

possibly cage in death trap as well

new interior in uncles 68 camaro

cat delete pipes for the ferrari

cat delete pipes straight midpipe and possibly KW coilovers on the maserati

audio upgrades for the X and the maser

[Head at JJperf]

oh that reminds me does anyone here have a car trailer the death trap needs to be moved to my house so I can get it running again...probably needed in a week or so

[Tony!]

I want to try to paint our spare bathroom and spare bedroom.

[iadubber]

What a can of worms in that phrase.. *says nothing and waits for Gary and Marcus to start in.. and everyone else*

The clutch is actually in very good condition right now. As for after chipping, I haven't heard any one else saying they have had their clutch fail faster than normal after upgrading their ECU. :confused:

All I know is I drove mine hard and it went. If you drive smartly (ie don't go around dropping the clutch, doing burnouts, etc), it'll last you a long time. I think stock are good to around ~250ft/tq. But a boost gauge is a MUST to more easily diagnose issues you might/will have.

[berserker]

All I know is I drove mine hard and it went. If you drive smartly (ie don't go around dropping the clutch, doing burnouts, etc), it'll last you a long time. I think stock are good to around ~250ft/tq. But a boost gauge is a MUST to more easily diagnose issues you might/will have.

:tu: :tu:

[1FastB5]

this winter will be busy -- aside from graduating and starting a new career, my goal is to have at least the exterior and suspension done by spring. here's the list:

starting on thanksgiving break...

-underbody steam clean & surface rust removal
-fresh undercoating on the underbody
-complete suspension: shocks, springs, all mounts & components
-prep exterior for paint
-removal of US-spec bumpers, install euro bumpers
-install new nose piece
-exterior paint
-install new exterior door & fender trim where necessary
-new wheels/tires
-exhaust: custom build, alpina-spec
-replace sunroof seal
-replace u-joint
-rebuild or replace injectors

...and for the interior and other items to be completed after spring of next year:

-install new dash board, may cover in black leather w/french stitching
-M-sport 10-way power seats
-rear adjustable headrests
-reupholster all seating surfaces, original cream leather with the option of blue suede inserts or piping (undecided)
-alcantara suede headliner
-complete audio system w/navi, sat, ipod, & bluetooth (haven't decided on the setup yet)
-m-tech suede steering wheel
-new carpets -- may not since the originals are in good shape
-replace OBC & cruise control modules
-bi-xenon HID headlamp conversion
-rebuild motor, OR replace with 4.0 V8 & 6spd out of a '98+ 540i (much later)

this may take some time :D

[lreven]

Buy an HD LCD
Subscribe to an HD service
Watch the Bowl games on it.
Turn it off until NCAA tournament in March.
Maybe take the porter cable to the passats if the contractors finish insulating my garage.

[mikeyvuitton]

i got a few plans.
K04
and going 3+

[manguyen]

Probably clean up the engine bay in the A4 and park it for winter and driving around the rabbit. Redo interior for the rabbit (carpet and seats) and be looking out for a nice engine swap for it.

[IATURBOA4]

Plowing snow....nough said

[SDKmann]

Winter plans include
building new sub box and reupholstering the trunk on my mustang

Getting the death traps new cyl head built and installed

fixing the mechanicals on death trap

new chassis wiring on death trap

possibly cage in death trap as well

new interior in uncles 68 camaro

cat delete pipes for the ferrari

cat delete pipes straight midpipe and possibly KW coilovers on the maserati

audio upgrades for the X and the maser

Did you just say Ferrari and Maserati? Is he jokeing?

[berserker]

Did you just say Ferrari and Maserati? Is he jokeing?

not at all

[sam]

I plan on kidnapping someone and holding them ransom until they buy my car for what I owe, so that I may buy a turbo'd car, so that you all don't make fun of me anymore.


My head is down
I drive alone
No one around

I sing alone
My sad little song
I sing alone
I want to go home

I play alone
My sad little show
I play alone
With no turbo.

:emo:

[dubgteye]

I think Sam has the best winter plans mentioned so far...

[Head at JJperf]

Joke I do not here is a pic of me with the only two girlfriends I will ever have

http://a118.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/34/l_a4f5a13fc98e860dc8326de02f17f455.jpg

[Head at JJperf]

Far more important though is "The Death Trap" a car few know about and even fewer have ever seen I will post pics once I get her home

[stollen]

Did you just say Ferrari and Maserati? Is he jokeing?

No joke, they are both beautiful cars :drool:

Nice pic location Jeff, I just came home from that parking ramp :D

[iwegian]

is that a testarossa :drool:

but my winter plans are to carry arund a imprompt window defroster and wear a big fuchin coat, hat and gloves

[John2.0T]

First time I've seen those 2.

I would love to see pics of all of your cars :)

[CROWN]

money for spray and probably new engine....

[Head at JJperf]

No joke, they are both beautiful cars :drool:

Nice pic location Jeff, I just came home from that parking ramp :D

I got in deep **** that night appearantly you can no longer do photos up there without the permission of Wells Fargo according to the underpaid crotch bandit that came up and told me to leave

[stollen]

I got in deep **** that night appearantly you can no longer do photos up there without the permission of Wells Fargo according to the underpaid crotch bandit that came up and told me to leave

Interesting that they can actually do that given the fact it turns into a public parking ramp after 5 pm.... Doesn't surprise me that they would try to impose that rule though.

[twooly]

Its because of the pic of the building in the background. You know wells and their "image" crap..... If I'm there and the people tell me to leave ill just flash my wells badge to them and tell them to f' off. Plus like you said after 5 its public, tell them to call the cops next time and they will leave you alone because the cops will laugh at them because taking pictures on public grounds isn't breaking the law.

[Sinan]

Me and wife are probably doing a trip to Penn State in the ol el Rabbito...

[Mocny1]

Im gonna be going to all-season tires on stock wheels, and i think thats about it Japanese cars FTW!!

from A)

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to B)

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And i really miss these wheels
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[vwmeister]

.. oh and clean out my hotmail inbox.... about 60 pages :rolleyes:

[kleinergti1]

Travel, snowmobile, ski, work, in that order... :D

same here. going to arizona next week or sometime soon to pickup another tdi.

[07GTI]

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I don't have much planned for the winter probably look into getting my exhaust done but not even sure about that :D
oh and if anyone cares my dad works in the building on the right of the picture, the one connected to the building that looks like it has a giant vodka bottle on it :D just thought I would share some randome facts.

[berserker]

.. oh and clean out my hotmail inbox.... about 60 pages :rolleyes:


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[SirRangeALot]

Probably deciding between a MK5 GTI, Jetta, or a late model A4... ;)

[iadubber]

my plans are a full respray same color, fix rust

VF Supercharger or Kinetics stage 1 turbo kit in spring hopefully

[Head at JJperf]

I plan on kidnapping someone and holding them ransom until they buy my car for what I owe, so that I may buy a turbo'd car, so that you all don't make fun of me anymore.


My head is down
I drive alone
No one around

I sing alone
My sad little song
I sing alone
I want to go home

I play alone
My sad little show
I play alone
With no turbo.

:emo:

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[iadubber]

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:emo: :laugh:

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[Head at JJperf]

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Since we are posting pictures here is my new most favorite internet picture

[SirRangeALot]

:drool: :drool: :drool: ^^^

[vrjetta98]

is that at a poster place cause i want it.

mmmm. cupcakes

[Head at JJperf]

is that at a poster place cause i want it.

mmmm. cupcakes

It sure as hell should be

[SDKmann]

Joke I do not here is a pic of me with the only two girlfriends I will ever have

http://a118.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/34/l_a4f5a13fc98e860dc8326de02f17f455.jpg

I just began to hate you slightly. My new winter plans is to find out what heads job is and then steal it. All that with my incomplete high school ejibacation. Seriously, there is no good reason why ths is the only pic of your cars that Ive seen. Full details thread with pics or BAN!!!!!!

[bA4]

i wish i didnt have to drive mine all winter, then id prolly be able get something done on it.

[Sinan]

all we need to find out is what JJperf means in his sig...he's head of that...soo....

[05GLISU]

Also a worthy picture.....
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[CadburyRabbit]

im going to Australia for school in February, so I have two months to sit on my ass and play Halo 3. I wanna get a job and buy an exhaust for my car.

[Head at JJperf]

all we need to find out is what JJperf means in his sig...he's head of that...soo....

That is not going to help

I dont have a lot of pics of the cars although I did just do a before and after on the X after its new H&R sport kit install

[Gee Tea Eye V]

Far more important though is "The Death Trap" a car few know about and even fewer have ever seen I will post pics once I get her home

i think i might know what the death trap is, and if so then ive seen it as well, but a long time ago :tu: get that bitch runnin!


Me and wife are probably doing a trip to Penn State in the ol el Rabbito...

penn state huh? i have a lot of friends that go there, consider i used to be from pa

[Fick]

I wish I could use my money to buy stuff for my car =( But I save it all so I can go back to Germany more, and a macbook.

[SDKmann]

i think i might know what the death trap is, and if so then ive seen it as well, but a long time ago :tu: get that bitch runnin!

What is the DEATH TRAP?!?

[Loccusst]

I will be driving the Envoy on really bad days this winter....otherwise it's the GTI all winter again.

[Head at JJperf]

What is the DEATH TRAP?!?

a 2000 lb five color amalgamation of metal, fiberglass, and carbon with a race suspension and a touch of boost...this car is lethal and it doesn't even run right yet

[SDKmann]

a 2000 lb five color amalgamation of metal, fiberglass, and carbon with a race suspension and a touch of boost...this car is lethal and it doesn't even run right yet

Oh, thank you, now I know exactly what you are talking about. Im a visual learner head, that means I need pictures!!

[kastegir]

Ok, back to the original question on winter plans...
60k service, tiptronic trans drain/fill, install K&N panel filter and new spark plugs scheduled at my local indy shop this week. Definitely give it a full detail in the next few weeks, before we get the first serious snow.

[turboA4]

Oh, thank you, now I know exactly what you are talking about. Im a visual learner head, that means I need pictures!!
haha....

[Sinan]

I will be driving the Envoy on really bad days this winter....otherwise it's the GTI all winter again.
I am really curious to find out how the ASR handles in the slippery situations. That's why I'll be driving mine all winter.



penn state huh? i have a lot of friends that go there, consider i used to be from pa

yea, I got familiz there now.

[dub1.8t]

I am really curious to find out how the ASR handles in the slippery situations. That's why I'll be driving mine all winter.

It's pretty gay. NO power to the wheels FTL! :td: Just kidding man, winter is the only time I ever have it on, it does come in handy.

[iwegian]

what kind of oil would be good for the winter in the bug? runnin 20w 50 right now.

[vwmeister]

what kind of oil would be good for the winter in the bug? runnin 20w 50 right now.

Back in the old days we always ran a straight weight 30 in the summer and a 20 in the winter.. Well that oil isn't in existance anymore so... I'd say a 10w30 should work ok.

[SirRangeALot]

Probably deciding between a MK5 GTI, Jetta, or a late model A4... ;)

I think I've decided to keep the W8 at least through the winter if not until the warranty expires in October 2008. I'm going to try to pay it down more (along with my other debt :rolleyes:) and then look for a replacement. I want to stay in the VAG family, so my choices will hopefully will remain between a newer B5.5 1.8T Passat, MK5 GTI, Jetta (maybe TDI), A4 or A3, if I can find one. I did a search for A3's on Cars.com last night and only two were found (with manuals) within a 150 mile radius... :eek:

So my plans will be to put some decent tires on the W8, sell the Fat 5's, and keep my eyes peeled for the perfect VAG product (although I reserve the right to change my mind at any time! :D)

[Head at JJperf]

I always have my eyes peeled for a perfect vag

[SirRangeALot]

I always have my eyes peeled for a perfect vag

I think there lies a hidden joke here somewhere... :hide: :D

[fahrenheit201]

stay warm...

[Gee Tea Eye V]

hmmm mine are... paint my oettys :D:D
and maybe my trim pieces depend on what minh can do with dem bitches

and unrealisticly they are

put on B&G coilovers or air ride
eurojet intercooler
awe high flow downpipe
new headliner
and sound
:laugh:

[Dubjetta///]

possibly headliner, shift boot, e-brake boot.... :D Other than that, making sure its going to run evertime i turn the key and keep me warm. ;)