OrangeDUB's JTI Buildup

[07GTI]

ZW1's :D

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/caseyzw1.jpg

[OrangeDUB]

Well I think I am keeping my wheels for this season... no interest and I like them anyways. So...

Anyways I spent some hours working on it tonight. There is a lot of sand everywhere. It was annoying...

Took the driver's side axle off as I suspect it is the cause of a bad bad vibration. It seems to be solid though so we will see if replacing it fixes my problem.

Also found my dogbone bushings in bad shape. Upgrading to poly..

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMG_0219.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMG_0222.jpg
Punchasizing the 'crete!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMG_0223.jpg
Time for new tie rod ends?
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMG_0224.jpg

[dubrpwr]

Well I think I am keeping my wheels for this season... no interest and I like them anyways. So...

Anyways I spent some hours working on it tonight. There is a lot of sand everywhere. It was annoying...

Took the driver's side axle off as I suspect it is the cause of a bad bad vibration. It seems to be solid though so we will see if replacing it fixes my problem.

Also found my dogbone bushings in bad shape. Upgrading to poly..

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMG_0219.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMG_0222.jpg
Punchasizing the 'crete!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMG_0223.jpg
Time for new tie rod ends?
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMG_0224.jpg

I cant see the axle causing the vibrations. That would be caused by the bushings and tie-rods. Even possible wheel out of balance..

[OrangeDUB]

Thanks Blake I owe you some of these :beer:

Got the driver's side axle replaced, and it WAS the culprit of the vibration! An aftermarket one was replaced... lasted about a year (1-2 months after I was low)

I also got a set of adjustable end links but I can't use them. Maybe I'm retarded but even fully collapsed they were too long to install :screwy:

Next to do:

-Fix exhaust leak.... obx headers :banghead: no biggie at least.

-Finish body work

-Paint

Here are the endlinks that I couldn't get in. Is there a trick to it??

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMG_0226.jpg

Ooh what mean hardware did I stumble across?? :confused:

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMG_0227.jpg

[OrangeDUB]

Removed the front swaybar today

Also we stiffened the rebound on my right rear shock (yay not so much rubbingggggg!) :hump:

It still feels liek my driver's side axle is binding when I corner right (ie, interstate loops, the funnest place to take corners fast) :(

I'm out of ideas for the front- I thought the vibration was my axle hitting the swaybnar but with the swaybar out is still doing the same thing.

I am going to check into it on vortex. I might have to either raise the front coilovers a bit or buy raxles (almost $1k)


Any advice? Kevin?? Need help/guidance!! :(

[Black86gti]

does the front end vibration change with speed? it could be any thing from a bent/ out of balance wheel to a warped brake rotor. also could be a wheel bearing. or some thing crazy like a motor mount or subframe out of alignment.

Also i dont think buying raxel will fix any kind of binding problem casey youll need to notch the frame horn or what ever you wanna call it since its a uni body. a large hammer would give you some room between the axel and body as well

[OrangeDUB]

I started a thread on vortex and got a big mix of smart advice and dumb advice. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4293078&postid=56058414#56058414


does the front end vibration change with speed? it could be any thing from a bent/ out of balance wheel to a warped brake rotor. also could be a wheel bearing. or some thing crazy like a motor mount or subframe out of alignment.

Around corners yes; driving straight, none whatsoever.

Wheels are "straight as hell" -Sarge on wheel balancer

Wheel bearing/front wheels out of alignment are my next 2 ideas...


Also i dont think buying raxel will fix any kind of binding problem casey youll need to notch the frame horn or what ever you wanna call it since its a uni body. a large hammer would give you some room between the axel and body as well

Raxle makes shorter axles so they don't bind up, but that is a last resort. If it's out of alignment or needs new bearings up front those will get replaced first. I don't think I'm hitting the frame...

[OrangeDUB]

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMG_0311.jpg

[07GTI]

wOOT! looking good :tu:

[LisasGLI]

I didn't read everything here, but take it from me, if your drivers side axle clicked ever, its junk. And when that happens it will cause a viberation. I went through two drivers side axles before i went with an Raxle after I lowered my car. A month with the Raxle and 2k miles and no problems yet! i bet any money you are not hitting the frame on the driver's side. you gotta be layin pan to have to notch the frame on a mkIV.

[BROBS]

FYI i know secrets of stronger inboard cv joints.
but you have to run an empi axle.
it's a chomoly caged CV technically used for lifted aircooleds or sandrails.

if anyone is running an empi axle with 100mm inner CV and wants the part number i can give it to you.. they run about 50 each though.

[OrangeDUB]

Been over a year, I am ashamed. I haven't done much lately since buying a mk3, and getting the rabbit back on it's feet.

This car is gonna be in DIV on Aug 7th so I have a lot to do.

-Just got 3" SS mandrel exhaust installed by Joe @ DPI Store. TOP NOTCH WORK AND IT SOUNDS AMAZAZAZAZING!!! :tu:
-Removed the entire rear seat. Do like.

Here's my laundry list of items to complete in the next 4 weeks
-Paint mirrors black
-Fill/shave and prime-match rear R32 bumper
-Prime-match and install R32 skirts
-Prime-match side rubstrips & fill/smooth & match front rubstrip
-Install 1" Euro Image motor mount spacer kit
-probably replace axles
-Replace hood release cable
-Install badgeless grille
-Fill hood notch & smooth hood
-Install Yarrowsport rear stress bar
-Smoke laminex headlights
-Pull driver's side rear fender a lil more
-Replace all brake pads & rotors

Well that's all I can think of.

Here's me this morning
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/e29d9544.jpg

[John2.0T]

Sounds like a pretty solid list ;). I'm sure it will definitely look excellent at DIV!

[924s]

sounds great!

keep us posted with pictures

[OrangeDUB]

Joe @ DPI Store armored my next oil pan, and then bedlinered it. Very happy with the results! :tu: I'll post pics of the old pan after it gets removed, whenever that will be. It's ugly.

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/ace9cd86.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/96ea9b9a.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/24490fcd.jpg

From yesterday, filling the front rubstrip.

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/4747ab55.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/7ae642b2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/400ca64c.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/99c89840.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/64d5aa6f.jpg

Rear R32 bumper.. this has been done by mk4 guys before but I think it will look good for this car.

All I have done is plastic weld in the filler pieces that I scavenged off a busted mk3 bumper from Blake- thank Blake, it went to good use!

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/fddbeae2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/b0a08955.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/b317c3b3.jpg

LOTS left to do on both, but I'm happy where I'm at with them.

[Jameson250s]

nice progress!
i must start workin on my car!

[Mk4Gasm]

If you're lookin to get rid of that euro front rubstrip I can pick up some Coors Banquet for yee ;)

[OrangeDUB]

nice progress!
i must start workin on my car!

Thanks! I got the Euro Image motormount spacers.. you should czech em out before they go in. Or easily enough I 'spose I could post a pic of em when I get around to it.


If you're lookin to get rid of that euro front rubstrip I can pick up some Coors Banquet for yee ;)

Ehh I wouldn't let it go nearly that cheap.. we can talk after I get the car assembled to this next stage and decide if I want to sell it. If it comes down to you having it for DIV though (if you're entering your mk4) then I *may* let you borrow it for the weekend. ;)

[Mk4Gasm]

Haha I have a wedding to go to that weekend that I'm in (Jeremy's wedding) so I won't be making to DIV, but we can always negotiate on price if and when you decide to get ri of it.

[OrangeDUB]

Haha I have a wedding to go to that weekend that I'm in (Jeremy's wedding) so I won't be making to DIV, but we can always negotiate on price if and when you decide to get ri of it.

Oh gotcha that's right. Well they aren't as much as I thought ($40 plus shipping from Europe) so I'd be more willing to let it go if I like the new look a lot. I know you've wanted one for a long time too.

[Dubtuner]

Look at those beutiful plastic welds

[iadubber]

Lookin good Casey. Joe does some nice work out there for sure.

[OrangeDUB]

Look at those beutiful plastic welds

yeah it looks like they were done by a veteran plastic welder eh!


Lookin good Casey. Joe does some nice work out there for sure.

Thanks! Yeah I will be a return customer of Joe's for a long time. He does things right.

[DPISTORE]

Couple shots of the exhaust for you.

http://www.gain-status.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MK4exhaust7.jpg
http://www.gain-status.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MK4exhaust1.jpg
http://www.gain-status.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MK4exhaust2.jpg
http://www.gain-status.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MK4exhaust3.jpg

[LilRaverBoi]

http://www.gain-status.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MK4exhaust7.jpg

Pretty sure you hit a baby, dude.....it's still stuck to your bumper there.

[kaninchen]

nice! I wonder if dpi can make custom intake mannis?

overall the dpi guy deserves a lot a lot of props!

[The_Auto_Tech]

nice! I wonder if dpi can make custom intake mannis?

overall the dpi guy deserves a lot a lot of props!

To answer your question... yes. Joe is currently adapting a GTP supercharger to a 2.5 inline 6 BMW, it's quite the work of art.

But yea, Joe does do great work which is why I'll end up having him custom make an air cleaner assembly for the W8.

[Jameson250s]

To answer your question... yes. Joe is currently adapting a GTP supercharger to a 2.5 inline 6 BMW, it's quite the work of art.

But yea, Joe does do great work which is why I'll end up having him custom make an air cleaner assembly for the W8.

weird, i thought it was a 4cylinder bmw motor.

[The_Auto_Tech]

weird, i thought it was a 4cylinder bmw motor.

Now that I think about it I think it was a 4 cylinder. lol It's been too long since I've looked at it that closely.

[DPISTORE]

Now that I think about it I think it was a 4 cylinder. lol It's been too long since I've looked at it that closely.

It was a 6 cylinder, now it's a 4 cylinder.

kaninchen: To not get too far of track on Casey's thread you can pm me about an intake mani.

[OrangeDUB]

Here's where I'm at with the rear bumper.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/39140e56.jpg

brakes will be done when I get them in the mail from MJM. Slightly delayed but whatev.

[OrangeDUB]

Moar.

I looked around and realized I didn't have a filler mixing palate so I took a fireman's axe to some shelving and made it happen.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/99facd7e.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/5c258437.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/eafd288b.jpg

Time for some relaxation and then zzz's. Big weekend ahead.

[Mkvdubnjetta]

nice bumper :tu:

[vrjetta98]

Running Turn downs then?

[OrangeDUB]

Thanks dubn!

Yep Andy it already has turndown exhaust anyway. Hopefully the turndown is down enough so I done melt the new bumper!

[OrangeDUB]

205/40 up front

+20mm spacers

18x8 et 10. I think it sits nice.

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/fc0f3800.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/7988f98d.jpg

[bigrobsa]

GAWTDAMN!

That looks muhfuggin' tizight!

[Loud&Clear]

i know we can probably locate an additional 10mm spacer for some bombass test fitting

[iadubber]

dope!

[OrangeDUB]

Thanks yas!

Kaleb, I got 4/5x100 15mm spacers now, plus Ryan's 5mm ones up front, plus the adapters.

[Loud&Clear]

i'm talking about the glorious et0

[OrangeDUB]

i'm talking about the glorious et0

Ah! I got a 10mm kicking around.. could try it for shits n' g's when I do the driver's side brakes.

[dudepal]

Update!! Update!!! Update!!!

[Mk4Gasm]

Update!! Update!!! Update!!!

What she said :D

[iadubber]

Saw it at Andy's shop last week

[Jameson250s]

pff he wont drive it.
bet me.

[TiMAN]

Update!! Update!!! Update!!!

uh oh...What'd you do?
-Dan

[Dubtuner]

This does indeed need an update.

[OrangeDUB]

Yip yip yip!!!

Spent the last 2 weekends at Andy's shop working on this car. Got the axle thing pretty much figured out and I owe Andy about 5 axles I think. The car now has 100mm MK4 TDI flanges/cups, a pass side TDI MK4 axle and a shortened MK3 VR6 drivers side axle. It works, although the passenger side axle needs shortened about 1/2" to be perfect. Any pix of the axle stuff guys? I was so dirty I didn't snap any. Big big thanks to Andy and Anthony for fabbing stuff up while I worked and big thanks to Andy for use of his shop! Good times.

I also replaced the crappy projector headlights I had on it. For now, I have Joey modded lights. I had to buff the lenses but they turned out fr what I had to work with *ok*

Post-bake. Yellow poopiness.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/8b968a88.jpg

Left, polished, right, not yet.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/7fa49247.jpg

Both polished.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/d6fae6c8.jpg

And, back together again.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/62706107.jpg

I drove the car to work today which was the first time in over a year so that was cool!

More progress this week. I'm buying a set of 17" Audi TT wheels from Blake.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/101adf63.jpg

And what they look like on a MK4
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/9e252ce3.jpg

Here's a chop Jason did, but I forgot to tell him they are 17's and he masked them over my 18's from the original pic, so they look a little bigger than they really will. It gives you an idea of the look tho.

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/df56e43e.jpg

[rubberpenguin]

Awesome casey! glad to see it running again! now sell me your a4 for a rediculous low price ;)

[OrangeDUB]

Awesome casey! glad to see it running again! now sell me your a4 for a rediculous low price ;)

Thanks! Haha I've found that when it comes to VAG, it's good to have 2 DD vehicles ;)

[Jameson250s]

i told you no axles just bolt in.....

[MurA1]

Why did it need new axles?

[OrangeDUB]

Why did it need new axles?

The old ones are tripod style and with as much low as I have it was binding them up and destroying them in 100-200 miles. Ask anyone :D

It's not normal.... it might be partially due to the fact that it's a prior salvage vehicle, but the subframe is straight, so who knows... I've replaced the axles (mostly driver's side) so many times I could literally do it in an hour with my eyes closed now.

[Dubtuner]

i told you no axles just bolt in.....

Tdi axles bolt in with new cups in the trans and would work fine of Hoyt's car wasn't balls low lol

[Jameson250s]

Tdi axles bolt in with new cups in the trans and would work fine of Hoyt's car wasn't balls low lol

i know, thats why i made custom ones. thats what i told him to do if hes gonna be low like me.... but its whatever.

[Dubtuner]

i know, thats why i made custom ones. thats what i told him to do if hes gonna be low like me.... but its whatever.

Did you make yours or did an axle shop?

[TiMAN]

i know, thats why i made custom ones. thats what i told him to do if hes gonna be low like me.... but its whatever.

Jesus James...you're starting to sound like me
-Dan

[Jameson250s]

its with old age dan.
and andy

i measured it out with kevin a few times. from the center of each sides play. then gave an exact measurement, and took it to a metals shop and had them sleeve the outside.

[oldschoolvw]

Jesus James...you're starting to sound like me
-Dan
Oh shit

[Dubtuner]

its with old age dan.
and andy

i measured it out with kevin a few times. from the center of each sides play. then gave an exact measurement, and took it to a metals shop and had them sleeve the outside.
Ic i was just curious how u went about it as you said "I made".

[OrangeDUB]

Shit pushing snow bumper w/ GLI lip, Joey-modded headlights, plenty of zip ties, 17" Audi TT wheels, 5mm front spacers & 15mm rears, raised the front coils ~3/4".

The twists are forever off the car (about time) and It's got MK4 TDI axles for now but will need to shorten them, or the other axle(s) we've cut up and then swap.

I can't believe how much better the Koni coilovers ride after raising just the front up 3/4". I feel stupid for bottoming them out from day 1.

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/737c2717.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/fc80a0ba.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/0408ac30.jpg

[dudepal]

that def looks much much better!

[bigrobsa]

Now it's "Orange/RedDub"?

;-)

I like the wheels on it. And the fact you can actually drive it now rocks, too.

[The_Auto_Tech]

I was thinking of going TT wheels on the GTi as well. Was thinking maybe the polished fat fives might be cool.

[SirRangeALot]

Was thinking maybe the polished fat fives might be cool.

One of my favorite OEM wheels evar. Good choice. :tu:

So are you selling the twists Casey? Any plans for a new summer look?

[The_Auto_Tech]

One of my favorite OEM wheels evar. Good choice. :tu:

So are you selling the twists Casey? Any plans for a new summer look?

Yea, they've grown on me. Mom's TT has a set of them so I may try to get her to buy a set of 18's and buy her old wheels from her. I want something hubcentric and not flashy.

[OrangeDUB]

One of my favorite OEM wheels evar. Good choice. :tu:

So are you selling the twists Casey? Any plans for a new summer look?

Yep I will be selling the twists and adapters seperately. Hopefully a porsche owner wants em!

For summer I will have the nicer front bumper on, better legit GLI headlights, and this Euro R rear bumper that I've been shaving:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/eafd288b.jpg

Probably a hotrod flatz or rattle can respray as well ;) and color, I have no frigging idea. Feel free to chime in w that.

[Jameson250s]

peach = color

[OrangeDUB]

Haha no peach I don't think... Fleshy tones on cars is creepy.

[TiMAN]

peach = color

Calkboard Green with black rubs.
-Dan

[Jameson250s]

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/2/2/7/5/6/8/webimg/500604938_tp.jpg

[dudepal]

Satin sage green, the leave the roof gunmetal.

[OrangeDUB]

I was discussing with Ryan that I'd like a teal mk2 GTI theme with textured rubs.

Satin white... Can't go wrong with stormtrooper.

[dudepal]

Can't go wrong w/satan... Errr I mean satin :D

[SirRangeALot]

Calypso Green on a mk4? :hmm:

[Dubtuner]

how about tropic orange lol the jams would already match

[Jameson250s]

^THAT lololol

[TiMAN]

Calypso Green on a mk4? :hmm:

BOOM....Calypso....not to be confused with Seafoam...

This...is Calypso Green Green Metallic (Same color as my old PGT). I bet it would look killer on a MK4 with some OG wheels (preferrably Chrome/Polished or Gold wth Chrome dishes)

http://www.learntodragrace.com/mustang%20side.jpg

[SirRangeALot]

BOOM....Calypso....not to be confused with Seafoam...

I meant mk2 Calypso Green...

http://image.eurotuner.com/f/9163726+w750+st0/0604_z+1990_Volkswagen_A2_Jetta_GLI_20_16v+Front_C orner_Parked_On_Street_Low_Angle.jpg

[OrangeDUB]

I was thinking Montana green

[SirRangeALot]

I was thinking Montana green

Uuuuuugggghhhhhhhh
http://files.sharenator.com/Fap_Meme1_RE_Tips_on_how_to_masturbate-s300x300-206447.jpg

[Dubtuner]

I was thinking Montana green

Caps so U can here me lol TROPIC ORANGE!

[OrangeDUB]

It should rightfully be tropic orange...

[Loud&Clear]

I'm guessing the twists are 5x114.3 right? Know what the stock offset is? Wish i still around there to give those a test fit...

[dudepal]

You could always drive back for a holiday visit/test fit!

[SirRangeALot]

It should rightfully be tropic orange...

It'd definitely be less work going back to stock. And I did like the Tropic Orange too...it's a rare color is it not?


I'm guessing the twists are 5x114.3 right? Know what the stock offset is? Wish i still around there to give those a test fit...

I like where this is going.

[OrangeDUB]

Tropic orange.... There were only 300 made so yes. The body was in poor shape tho do don't hate too hard :D

Kaleb the twists are 5x130

[Loud&Clear]

Too far of a drive by myself. Once was enough for me. Driving to VA was bad enough and that was only 7 hours. I learned the hard way that my mortal enemies are now lane markers.




Tropic orange.... There were only 300 made so yes. The body was in poor shape tho do don't hate too hard :D

Kaleb the twists are 5x130

Boo. I would need adapters and that would kick them out too far.

[stuckinames]

Montana!!!

[OrangeDUB]

Boo. I would need adapters and that would kick them out too far.

Actually the adapters make the offsets friendly for FWD. front is ET 52 and rear is ET 45 I think?

[Loud&Clear]

fronts would be good since they're only 8 inch wide. Rears are a little bit more difficult since they're 10.5 inch wide. Paring the 45et with a 15mm adapter would sit it at 30et and i'm pretty sure there isnt any way that 30et 10.5 wide wheel is going to fit under a stock mk5 fender, let alone a balls to the floor setup.

I'm currently running 8.5 et30 in the back, and a 10.5 et30 would mean the wheels would stick out another ~1 inch. No way that'll fit on mine. I'd need like an offset of like 50 with adapters to get it in the safe-ish zone on fender contact.

You should make Rob or someone with a Mk5/6 come over and throw a rear wheel on to prove it though ;)

[LilRaverBoi]

Lookin' good! Digging the wheels and the GLI lip. As far as colors go, I was gonna say flat black would be tight with some red touches here/there, but Montana Green sounds pretty sick (possibly better). MG is def a sick color.

[OrangeDUB]

You should make Rob or someone with a Mk5/6 come over and throw a rear wheel on to prove it though ;)

Might have to make that happen...


Lookin' good! Digging the wheels and the GLI lip. As far as colors go, I was gonna say flat black would be tight with some red touches here/there, but Montana Green sounds pretty sick (possibly better). MG is def a sick color.

Thanks yeah flat black usually looks great but is too common for my personal taste.

Honestly I'm looking back at pix of other shiny tropic oranges and the color isn't that cool!!!!! I like satin paints way too much. (not primer :laugh:)

I like hotrod flatz copper pearl:
http://www.tcpglobal.com/images/kusHRF265b.jpg

[OrangeDUB]

Also to update actual progress my autotech chip went bad and am rocking the stock one for now. Talked to autotech and if I can produce a purchase receipt (from 2006/2007) then they should be able to replace it.

[dudepal]

Is that what was making it act all crazy?

[OrangeDUB]

Possibly. I'll find out when I cold start it after work tonight. The good thing is that now at least it will allow itself to be scanned so I an finally figure out what's making it run shitty. Or maybe the ecu is the problem all along.

[Loud&Clear]

satin pearl is what you should go with. Don't listen to Ryan on that topic cause he doesnt know what he's talking about :P

[OrangeDUB]

Well Andy scanned my car last night and didn't show much wrong electrically. It runs poor before operating temp but great once at tmep. Coilpack is gonna get replaced.

Made some use of the nice weather today and did the "5th brake light mod" which was so easy I don't know why I didn't do it until now.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/93a4ec31.jpg

Also finally got around to installing a 2003+ center console I bought from that has 3 cup holders built into it! WIN.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/44b3ec27.jpg

Thanks to Ryan and Robert (HM Murdock) for their assistance today. Time for a whiskey n coke. :beer:

[OrangeDUB]

OK so all the ones who keep :poke:'ing me to paint it, guess what, it's getting painted this spring!

I think I'm down to flat white/ibis white
http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv198/sbuogr/l_1b921e90baa449fe185d52aab6ff52bd.jpg

Or the stock Tropic Orange color but with a flat clearcoat.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/janqge/IMG_5077Medium.jpg?t=1207619094
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/vdubstar_photos/2008%20EuroCrave%20LB/JA5.jpg


For sure:
-paint-matched roof (not black)
-shaved bumper rubstrips
-mildly shaved engine bay
-shaved/filled rear euro R32 bumper
-R32 sideskirts

not sure about:
-front lip. Might do GLI or might keep it reiger.
-keep the fenders pulled/stretched or go back to stock looking arches. I like the smooth pulled look....
-shave side rubs?

[stuckinames]

flat white? that sounds sweet!

[MurA1]

WHITE!

Also, leave the fenders if they are pulled and smooth. If you staying with the "show car" theme and are not going to be letting it get door dings and such, shave the rubs.

[OrangeDUB]

WHITE!

Also, leave the fenders if they are pulled and smooth. If you staying with the "show car" theme and are not going to be letting it get door dings and such, shave the rubs.

That's a good point about the rubs. I drive my cars, but would prolly park away from people....

[PÄNZER]

those damn rub strips have saved my doors from a few stupid F***ING people

[OrangeDUB]

I do like the lines the rubs add... Thanks for helping me think!

Anyone wanna buy my OEM European textured rubs?? :D

[Jameson250s]

that was ur 8k'th post.

[PÄNZER]

8,000 post baller status!!!

[Jameson250s]

i had my 2500th not long ago

[TiMAN]

Why no clear coat ???

[sh!tluck]

I think he mentioned flat clear

[OrangeDUB]

I think he mentioned flat clear

Correct. Dan don't worry the labor is all being done by a pro (NOT me) although I will be helping just cuz I like to get my paws dirty

[TiMAN]

I'm not worried :) Shits gonna look slick. You figured out what you want to do for wheels?
-Dan

[OrangeDUB]

I'm not worried :) Shits gonna look slick. You figured out what you want to do for wheels?
-Dan

I'm gonna paint the TT wheels just to freshen them up and then get something nice after I sell the twists.

[Dubtuner]

No rubs. Now that u posted an actual tropic orange I like both options. I have some fly 17's that would look good on this turd too.

[TOTO]

Orange is one of my favorite colors ;) looks good!

[OrangeDUB]

Thanks! I hope to make some good appearances with this car this year. It's 6-years-after-purchase debut... Hey if only I had more time and money ya know