berserker's MkVI Golf

[berserker]

Just picked up my 2010 Golf last night :) I wanted to share pictures with you guys.. I'm so excited. I have a few small plans ready to go in the next month, and then once the warranties are expired, I may go crazy with it, haha!

I'll be doing a nice summer wheel set up as soon as it gets nicer next year, until then I chose to have the 15" steelies with covers for a good winter wheel I won't have to worry about, especially with winter around the corner right now.

Only extras I added was monster mats and the cold weather package :)

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/2010golf/DSC02479.jpg

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I will say, if anyone ever finds themselves in Wisconsin, I have never had such a smooth and headache-free buying experience like I had with Bergstroms VW. :tu: They did a lot of extra legwork for me to make sure I got my car as soon as possible, and with the best rates.

[65dunebuggy]

Looks pretty sweet :tu: going to get some different wheels i take it??

[berserker]

Looks pretty sweet :tu: going to get some different wheels i take it??

Yep.. I've got some ideas and hopefully some muscle from Jason with photoshop to figure out what I want to do for sure :)

[OrangeDUB]

Fuuuck yeah!!!!

[roksax]

nice! Got any interior shots?

[Slowmotion]

Very nice, just too bad they decided to give the US bland colors.

[berserker]

Very nice, just too bad they decided to give the US bland colors.

I've always wanted a Candy White golf or gti, so no complaints here :)

Hehe, as for interior shots my camera is dead, so will be posting some tomorrow probably. I really love the seats though, and it sounds so stupid, but its so nice having cupholders that aren't in front of the head unit!!! :laugh:

[Kelso]

Looks great! Cant wait to give it a test drive!! :tu: :)

[John2.0T]

Congrats Abby!

Pretty sure you're the first one with a mkVI on PKG ;).

[07GTI]

Congrats Abby! :D

[Saab900CE]

I've always wanted a Candy White golf or gti, so no complaints here :)

Hehe, as for interior shots my camera is dead, so will be posting some tomorrow probably. I really love the seats though, and it sounds so stupid, but its so nice having cupholders that aren't in front of the head unit!!! :laugh:

Cupholders? What are those?

Looks good. How is the lack of boost and added weight treatin ya? I would go through withdrawl.

[Gee Tea Eye V]

congrats abby!! it looks nice, i like!

[dubrpwr]

nice looking car and love the color..

You can always get the APR tune and it wont affect the warranty..

[twooly]

nice looking car and love the color..

You can always get the APR tune and it wont affect the warranty..

Why it doesn't do much on the 2.5

[dubrpwr]

Why it doesn't do much on the 2.5

it will help and there are always other things they can do for it.

[benstuh]

nice!! :tu:

[berserker]

:D Thanks for the all the kind words guys.

Here's some interior pics finally! It is SUPER SUNNY out today (a good thing, lol) but it was casting a glare in some of the pics so sorry for that.. Here she is!

Starting with a random pic I took this morning but LOVE..

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/2010golf/DSC02503.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/2010golf/DSC02505.jpg

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nice looking car and love the color..
You can always get the APR tune and it wont affect the warranty..

I may consider programming/chipping down the road, but at this point I think I'm going to hold off with that route in favor of minor visual things I want to do. Out of curiousity, what kind of gains does the average 2.5 driver see/notice?


Congrats Abby!

Pretty sure you're the first one with a mkVI on PKG ;).
Hopefully there will be someone on here with a MkVI GTI :evil: Or a TDI so I can drool over their fogs that I wish I had, or better yet one of the new JSWs!

[twooly]

it will help and there are always other things they can do for it.

Can you give more detail? Reason I ask on their site it says it goes to 181 hp....my 2.5 already has 180 hp so as you can see not much there. In fact they don't even list 2008 and up since they already are at the 180 vs I think it was 160 on early version of the motor. Now if they jumped like my 2.0T :evil: that would be a different story.

[Dubtuner]

The gains on NA chips arent that great and if you have a maf less 2.5l last time i talked to them about it they didnt have a flash yet but were working on it. Also i flashed a 2.5L and they have some problems having multiple programs and only run well if you just flash a single program. That in my opinion takes some of the fun with having an APR chip as i love the cruise control switching. If you want real power from the 2.5 i would go turbo. Both c2 and i believe NGP offer solutions but they are a little pricey. As far as bang for the buck the NA chips are lacking compared to the turbo files.

[twooly]

The gains on NA chips arent that great and if you have a maf less 2.5l last time i talked to them about it they didnt have a flash yet but were working on it. Also i flashed a 2.5L and they have some problems having multiple programs and only run well if you just flash a single program. That in my opinion takes some of the fun with having an APR chip as i love the cruise control switching. If you want real power from the 2.5 i would go turbo. Both c2 and i believe NGP offer solutions but they are a little pricey. As far as bang for the buck the NA chips are lacking compared to the turbo files.

That was kind of my point.....you need the turbo setup to get the most out of it.

[SirRangeALot]

That interior looks nice! I love how you have your old plates stashed in the hatch. :D

[berserker]

That interior looks nice! I love how you have your old plates stashed in the hatch. :D

Thanks Jeremy :D I keep forgetting to take the plates inside so ie got them back there so they're not sliding all over thr place :laugh:

and Jordan, surprisingly enough I don't miss the turbo all the much. It's definitely not the same, but it's fun to drive in it's own way :)

[berserker]

A super small update.. Hardly a mod, but a little better looking already.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/2010golf/photo.jpg

Also an update on the car itself.. Went into Bergstrom's for my 90 day courtesy check, and I had them check the door seals as there was a noise issue at 45+ mph. The doors were adjusted and fixed (I saw many 2door owners on vortex having the same problem) and I haven't had a problem since.

I have some goodies showing up next week............... so until the next update ;)

[07GTI]

she looks very pleased with the new nose piece :)

[SirRangeALot]

I like! The plate flows nicely with Pearl. :)

She needs some smoked sidemarkers!

[berserker]

thanks guys :)


I like! The plate flows nicely with Pearl. :)

She needs some smoked sidemarkers!

I know they are killing me!!!! But I'm not about to nightshades em. Hopefuly someone will come out with a version soon. I'm also thinking about just having them painted Candy White.

[John2.0T]

I'm also thinking about just having them painted Candy White.

Yes!

paint matched also looks better, IMO.

[twooly]

Shave them :D

[SirRangeALot]

I know they are killing me!!!! But I'm not about to nightshades em. Hopefuly someone will come out with a version soon. I'm also thinking about just having them painted Candy White.

Naw don't use nightshade. I'm sure smoked/clear sidemarkers are in the works as we speak...err...type? I personally think (also biased lol) the smoked sidemarkers will look great...it'll break up the white a little and also work with the other trim on the car (grille, headlights, etc). My .02. :)

[berserker]

:D I would love shaved, but I would only shave them if I ever had the bumper holes filled, sanded, repainted. Otherwise I'll either go color matched or smoked. I plan on doing smoked tails and rear reflctors as well. I want the car to be completely monochromatic. So we'll see, I have some time to decide. And Jeremy, I was saying that I wasn't going to niteshades them, lol. Did it once 4 years ago, never again. If I do decide to have it done instead of buying new pieces, I'll send the parts out to shifty. :)

[SirRangeALot]

And Jeremy, I was saying that I wasn't going to niteshades them, lol.

I know. :D

[63ragtop]

STORMTROOPER! http://site.titanmotorsports.com/blog/wp-content/gallery/HRE-C20-Z4M/Z4M-HRE-C2001.JPG

[berserker]

Hooray! This morning before it became a blizzard, ups dropped a gift off at my place..

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/photo-4.jpg

what I always wanted, paperweights! :laugh:

Also, saw her first snow today!

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/photo-5.jpg

[07GTI]

what I always wanted, paperweights! :laugh:

:yippee: :D they look sweet!

[thedeezel]

Very nice Abby, those will looks sweet come springtime!

[John2.0T]

VERY nice choice!

Those will look perfect with a nice drop!

[SirRangeALot]

RS6 reps = win :tu:

[berserker]

Here's an update:

Wish I'd never fucking got rid of my GTI.

[SirRangeALot]

Ruh-roh Raggy... :(

[berserker]

Ruh-roh Raggy... :(

I just should have known better, its a personality-less brand new dime a dozen car that isn't nearly as fun to drive. It works, its nice, I shouldn't complain, but I'm not very happy with myself.

[Loccusst]

I take it that an issue with the car has come about and made you think this. I get frustrated at my car too from time to time....it happens to everyone and we wish we had kept our other car. It shall pass.

[berserker]

I take it that an issue with the car has come about and made you think this. I get frustrated at my car too from time to time....it happens to everyone and we wish we had kept our other car. It shall pass.

Not at all, I haven't had a single problem with the car.. I just have realized its been 6 months and I am no more attached to it than the day I signed the loan papers, maybe even less.

[SirRangeALot]

Not at all, I haven't had a single problem with the car.. I just have realized its been 6 months and I am no more attached to it than the day I signed the loan papers, maybe even less.

I'm sure some well-deserved modding will give you a change of heart... :)

[berserker]

I'm sure some well-deserved modding will give you a change of heart... :)

Something a 400.00 car payment does not allow me to do.. That and I was much more carefree modding a used/older car. The thought of putting anything BUT brand new aftermarkets ($$$$$) makes me sick to think about.. whereas with the Mk4 I didn't mind as much, it was used itself.

[swirlfree]

Shave them :D

Thats what she said.

[Mkvdubnjetta]

Something a 400.00 car payment does not allow me to do.. That and I was much more carefree modding a used/older car. The thought of putting anything BUT brand new aftermarkets ($$$$$) makes me sick to think about.. whereas with the Mk4 I didn't mind as much, it was used itself.
i feel ur pain mine is 405.86! heres the kicker because i have 90k on it ....its worth 9k @best trade in i got 14k left on the loan:td:
....but i think on it this way three accidents plenty of curbs because of my badeye sight one impoundment because philly like to steal cars ....one repo because vw credit is the biggest bunch of morons around...
if a car can take all of that and still roll i am good :tu:
EDIT: lets not forget the lemon lawsuit because of my brakes ...my jetta is my baby for life shes mine til death :)

[berserker]

i feel ur pain mine is 405.86! heres the kicker because i have 90k on it ....its worth 9k @best trade in i got 14k left on the loan:td:
....but i think on it this way three accidents plenty of curbs because of my badeye sight one impoundment because philly like to steal cars ....one repo because vw credit is the biggest bunch of morons around...
if a car can take all of that and still roll i am good :tu:
EDIT: lets not forget the lemon lawsuit because of my brakes ...my jetta is my baby for life shes mine til death :)

I have had a car payment over 375$ since I was 18, its nothing new to me.. its just not wanting to put used parts on it and new stuff for a new model is expensive. I'm not complaining about that either, that's how it is. I just regret everyday getting rid of the GTI for this hunk of metal I don't particularly care for when I owe a lot of money on it. I've been waiting to wake up and suddenly be attached to it, but its not happening.

[thedeezel]

You need to do something to it to make it yours, make it stand out. That way it is not just another new mk6, but your mk6. It doesnt have to be something big, could be as simple as small details inside the car or a pinstripe on the outside. Get the new wheels mounted and installed, we want pics.
What about getting a mk1 or 2 to build into a fun car and leave the mk6 as a stock dd?

[OrangeDUB]

Mk6 is still really cool! There has to be a list of free/cheap mods you can do. How about some vag-com tweaks? Intake? You'll turn it around.. I can totally imagine how you feel tho.

[iadubber]

That sucks Abby. I feel that way with about a half dozen of my previous cars. BUT, I sold all of those cars to work my way out of a car payment, so there was a reason to my madness I suppose. Having no car payment is sweet, but is negated when having a wife and kids.

[sam]

I like dat car.

[oldschoolvw]

mod the intake, i assume that these things have a traditional airbox that you can swiss cheese. Throw some different mufflers on it! idk, that's definetly what I'd do to liven it up. ohhh, what about a rear sway bar? I'm probably going to kick my ass after I finally break and part out my gti.

[Dorny1]

just gotta make it your own. i had a 1990 chevy cavalier literally my father used my money to buy it, and i hated it. but spent around $600 on it and loved it. till i had a new car in my sights....then missed it 2 months after i sold it off

[roksax]

put an exhaust on that thing, those 5 cylinders sound fuckin sweet!

[Mkvdubnjetta]

I have had a car payment over 375$ since I was 18, its nothing new to me.. its just not wanting to put used parts on it and new stuff for a new model is expensive. I'm not complaining about that either, that's how it is. I just regret everyday getting rid of the GTI for this hunk of metal I don't particularly care for when I owe a lot of money on it. I've been waiting to wake up and suddenly be attached to it, but its not happening.

I see what you saying it took my first accident to get attached to my jetta it's funny because I threw a gti grill and eyelids it feels like home now all I am in for the market for now is a catback and if they fit some a4 seats my seats just aren't the same anymore :/

[berserker]

I'm sure getting the wheels on will help.. I just haven't been able to afford tires this spring after saving/spending all my money to move and start over and continue paying bills starting at a new job. I am pretty sure I'll have excess money at least in June with it being busy at work usually, but the wheels will only be on half the time.. Come winter comes the steelies again. I want to get the OE Votex lip and sideskirts for this but before I buy anything I need to have money for registration saved up too by november :hide: It is going to be a raping.

[berserker]

Got her tinted yesterday, I'm slowly discovering what I like about this car.

20% in the rears, 35% in the front.. Under normal circumstances I would have done 20% all the way around, but I have a permanent card from my optometrist/Iowa DOT that permits me to legally have 35% in the fronts, so no moar sexy tax :cool:

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/photo2.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/photo-6.jpg

Horrible pics sorry, used an iPhone and there are bugs on the car from the drive to QC.

I also ordered over $1500 in mystery parts yesterday... updates to come when they arrive ;)

[63ragtop]

Your new wheels are sweet!

[berserker]

Your new wheels are sweet!

RoIGHT.

[lenny]

I hope to god it's coilovers
-Dan

[dubrpwr]

maybe wheels.

Car is looking good abby!

Here is one in race version..
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c119/powellsd/APRGTIMKVI.jpg

[07GTI]

so you'er giving me $1500 for the HUFFS!??!? :P

Lookin Good Abby! :tu:

[stollen]

Be careful with that card, I have one too, and 35% tint but it actually tests less than that due to the slightly tinted stock glass from the factory. It has worked for me so far, but I always get the speech about how its not actually legal.

[SirRangeALot]

I also ordered over $1500 in mystery parts yesterday... updates to come when they arrive ;)

:carp: Can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve! :D


Be careful with that card, I have one too, and 35% tint but it actually tests less than that due to the slightly tinted stock glass from the factory. It has worked for me so far, but I always get the speech about how its not actually legal.

Interesting...I forgot that stock glass is actually tinted...it's 90% or so isn't it?

[63ragtop]

:carp: Can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve! :D



Interesting...I forgot that stock glass is actually tinted...it's 90% or so isn't it?

70% I believe.

[Saab900CE]

Secrets are fun. Espically when your on a knowing side of them. Muhahahahaha. Abby car looks great and I definitely can't wait for you to get your mystery parts either!

[berserker]

a package arrives tomorrow.. :yippee:

[63ragtop]

a package arrives tomorrow.. :yippee:

That's what she said!

[65dunebuggy]

"I got a package for you.. OH."

[berserker]

The UPS Man came today!! :yippee:

While I was getting my phone to take a picture of them my coworker Brandon decided to pick them up, so he's standing in as Rabbit mk2.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/-1.jpg
FK HighSport Coilovers!!

Can't wait to get them on :D

[bush715]

Just what it needed!

[Alex_715]

The UPS Man came today!! :yippee:

While I was getting my phone to take a picture of them my coworker Brandon decided to pick them up, so he's standing in as Rabbit mk2.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/-1.jpg
FK HighSport Coilovers!!

Can't wait to get them on :D

Nice,
and haha Brando

[65dunebuggy]

what else did you get?? or is it not here yet???

[berserker]

what else did you get?? or is it not here yet???

Not yet :) That company was slowed down a little over memorial day apparantly, should have a tracking number soon!

Tomorrow I'm going for quotes and possibly having my bumper markers painted Candy White.. also getting quotes for painting the roof black :evil:

[MrFlippant]

Noice.

[twooly]

You decide to keep the other wheels you had?

[berserker]

You decide to keep the other wheels you had?

Still have them yes :) If tires happen, they happen.. Summer finances are up in the air, one week I'm making $2k, the next $500, then back again.. so we'll see.

I'd like to buy Minh's tires in his classified thread, otherwise if I buy direct brand new, I'll probably be waiting until the end of the month or maybe until next year.. Who knows, I may just drag them with me to DITV and try to sell them. I'm liking the idea of dumped on steelies for now :laugh:

[OrangeDUB]

I have Minh's #

[berserker]

edit, they're sold.. failboat.

running her on steelies for now.

[OrangeDUB]

running her on steelies for now.

Double failboat. j/k dumped on steelies will look awesome! Are you gonna run steelies for a while?? If so, do what I did and get a set of steelie beauty rings- they snap in like hubcaps and kick up the classiness of steelies many notches. Avail in 14, 15, 16".

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/16-CHROME-STEEL-HUBCAPS-WHEEL-BEAUTY-RIMS-TRIM-RINGS-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem335d70a055QQitemZ22061 0994261QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries

[berserker]

Double failboat. j/k dumped on steelies will look awesome! Are you gonna run steelies for a while?? If so, do what I did and get a set of steelie beauty rings- they snap in like hubcaps and kick up the classiness of steelies many notches. Avail in 14, 15, 16".

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/16-CHROME-STEEL-HUBCAPS-WHEEL-BEAUTY-RIMS-TRIM-RINGS-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem335d70a055QQitemZ22061 0994261QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries

:tu:

I wonder if I can find them in white or sand them and paint them white :hmm:

Car is currently waiting for its next mod, will have pictures this afternoon :D

Edit: also just placed another small order with ECS tuning.. Also, their service and speed with my coilovers was absolutely excellent. They called me promptly the following morning at 10AM regarding shipping instructions and confirmation, had a tracking number 2 hours later, and arrived the day after memorial day. :tu: Hopefully this next one goes smoothly as well, perhaps it was just because it was a large purchase.

[Loud&Clear]

hells yes. if you're gonna be dumped on steelies, you might as well space them out. i say 18-20 mm spacers in the back and probably about a 12-15 in the front. i'd also keep em black

[anchovi777]

Yup Kaleb. We told her that too. And if it was me I'd do old beetle hubcaps! :D

[berserker]

Spacers I'm thinking about because I may be getting tires for my RS6 wheels soon and they're 8 inches wide. So it may be a silly purchase depending on what I decide to do, I DONT want it to rub, at least as little as possible. Maybe if I come across a pair cheap, until I make up my mind, who knows..

Got my sidemarkers painted today :) Thanks to The Doctor's Touch in Johnston, good recommendation Dave!! :tu:

Here are pictures from Jester Park this evening.. enjoy, and suspension update...

install will be SUNDAY! :D

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/2010golf/DSC03133.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/2010golf/DSC03137.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/2010golf/DSC03139.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/2010golf/DSC03150.jpg

[fahrenheit201]

Looks clean. :tu:

[07GTI]

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

[berserker]

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

:drool: that's AWESOME jace!!! I can't wait to get them on :yippee:

[07GTI]

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/BUNNY2.jpg

[SirRangeALot]

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

<3 <3 Can't wait to see moar low (for real :D)!!

[Saab900CE]

:tu:

I wonder if I can find them in white or sand them and paint them white :hmm:


(sigh) no one listens to me. :( Abby I was telling you to do exactly that like a week ago.

[berserker]

(sigh) no one listens to me. :( Abby I was telling you to do exactly that like a week ago.

oh THOOOSE are what you're talking about!

update: other mystery part won't be here until the 9th.. patiently waiting :D

suspension install sundaaayyyyyy!! :yippee:

[Saab900CE]

oh THOOOSE are what you're talking about!

update: other mystery part won't be here until the 9th.. patiently waiting :D

suspension install sundaaayyyyyy!! :yippee:

Indeed that's what I was talkin about. The best part is, is that the lips just snap on and are rather inexpensive.

Can't wait for all the mystery parts to go on! BTW the painted side marker lights look awesome!

[rroossinck]

70% I believe.
The State troop who pulled me over the day of the club drive with you guys said that his front glass tested at 74% from the factory.

LOVE those painted markers, Abby. The car is definitely taking shape.

Chovi's idea about running with old-skool Beetle hubcaps is pretty sweet if you do decide to rock the steelies for a while. If you picked up a set of them, let me know...my father in law does a little paint work in his spare time and I'm sure he could spray these Candy White (or any other color you wanted - he's also a rep for House of Kolor).

[berserker]

The State troop who pulled me over the day of the club drive with you guys said that his front glass tested at 74% from the factory.

LOVE those painted markers, Abby. The car is definitely taking shape.

Chovi's idea about running with old-skool Beetle hubcaps is pretty sweet if you do decide to rock the steelies for a while. If you picked up a set of them, let me know...my father in law does a little paint work in his spare time and I'm sure he could spray these Candy White (or any other color you wanted - he's also a rep for House of Kolor).

:D :D thanks Ryan :tu: Might keep that in mind, I'm tossing around the idea of CW beauty rings now, hehe.

The beetle hubcaps.. might have been something I'd do with Indie, but probably wouldn't do with the Golf.. A little too round for the look I'm going for, I think it would take away from the sharpness of the car's lines.

Need your opinions though guys.. my steelies are only 15", do you think it'll look funny being such a small steelie with a ring on it? Mebbe a photochop? :hide: :D

Also, would it even be necessary to paint the rings Candy White? Would the flash of it be enough to disguise it?

[63ragtop]

:D :D thanks Ryan :tu: Might keep that in mind, I'm tossing around the idea of CW beauty rings now, hehe.

The beetle hubcaps.. might have been something I'd do with Indie, but probably wouldn't do with the Golf.. A little too round for the look I'm going for, I think it would take away from the sharpness of the car's lines.

Need your opinions though guys.. my steelies are only 15", do you think it'll look funny being such a small steelie with a ring on it? Mebbe a photochop? :hide: :D

Also, would it even be necessary to paint the rings Candy White? Would the flash of it be enough to disguise it?

Not only that but beetle/bus hubcaps mount in a COMPLETELY different way, it would take a lot of modification to the wheel or hubcap to make them work.

[berserker]

Or, as Steve suggested, portawalls instead.. :hmm:

http://www.portawalls.com/
http://www.americanteardrop.com/gallery/Optioncart2/Portawall%20whitewalls.JPG

Could be sexy.. would only put them on for stuff though, as I would with the beauty rings as well, so they don't get yucked up from my daily driving..

Opinions?

[dudepal]

porto-walls are kinda lame. they dont really look that good up close... 'good from far but far from good' kinda thing

[anchovi777]

yeah porta whites are pretty sweet from 5 feet. ive heard that they sometimes flap and make noise while driving also. beetle hubcaps of course won't snap on but you can make em work.

or.. check out mooneyesusa.com they have lots of sweet old school caps, moons and mini moons! love that site! they also carry porta whites.

[berserker]

yeah porta whites are pretty sweet from 5 feet. ive heard that they sometimes flap and make noise while driving also. beetle hubcaps of course won't snap on but you can make em work.

or.. check out mooneyesusa.com they have lots of sweet old school caps, moons and mini moons! love that site! they also carry porta whites.

I won't be driving with them on unless I'm en route during a GTG or taking rolling shots :laugh:

As for the close up.. are you able to see gap, do they not sit flush with the tire? I've heard both great and bad on these.

[OrangeDUB]

At this point, I personally say (I know money doesn't grow on trees) but just get tires for the sweet wheels you have- I think that would spring many more bonars.

[63ragtop]

I won't be driving with them on unless I'm en route during a GTG or taking rolling shots :laugh:

As for the close up.. are you able to see gap, do they not sit flush with the tire? I've heard both great and bad on these.

Portawalls are semi-permanent, as you have to deflate your tire, every time you want to take them on or off. and the more you fuck with em, the worse they're gonna look. I've seen some damn good looking portawalls on cars.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/itskingsnake/bremerton002.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/tholdermark/My%20Bug/IMG_3558-smaller.jpg

[berserker]

At this point, I personally say (I know money doesn't grow on trees) but just get tires for the sweet wheels you have- I think that would spring many more bonars.

Keep in mind I just blew over $1600 on this thing in the last 2 weeks.. ahh whats another $600 ;)

BUT Seriously, that IS my goal, if June is a good month.. but I'm not gonna get excited if I don't know for sure if I'm gonna get them :)

[OrangeDUB]

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/itskingsnake/bremerton002.jpg

Do you see the gap between the portawhite and the sidewall on the rear tire?

The only person I knew who's rocked porta-whites (Sarge) ended up with a stack of 20 of them because he had so many issues. They would tear apart, then he tried to silicone them on, that pulled apart, then he used a rubber-based black-jack type adhesive and that still didn't work.. I thought it looked like more trouble that it's worth, still considering he even had a tire machine at work, just think if he didn't.


Keep in mind I just blew over $1600 on this thing in the last 2 weeks.. ahh whats another $600 ;)

BUT Seriously, that IS my goal, if June is a good month.. but I'm not gonna get excited if I don't know for sure if I'm gonna get them :)

True, I hear ya.. You should see if a dude at a tire shop wants to trade new tires mounted and balanced for a bunch of ink- use your skillz!!! :D

[63ragtop]

Do you see the gap between the portawhite and the sidewall on the rear tire?

The only person I knew who's rocked porta-whites (Sarge) ended up with a stack of 20 of them because he had so many issues. They would tear apart, then he tried to silicone them on, that pulled apart, then he used a rubber-based black-jack type adhesive and that still didn't work.. I thought it looked like more trouble that it's worth, still considering he even had a tire machine at work, just think if he didn't.



True, I hear ya.. You should see if a dude at a tire shop wants to trade new tires mounted and balanced for a bunch of ink- use your skillz!!! :D

A good friend of mine has run them on his beetle for the past 5 years, they don't look bad, they sit flush with the tires, and aren't torn. Sarge must of had bad luck.

[berserker]

Do you see the gap between the portawhite and the sidewall on the rear tire?

The only person I knew who's rocked porta-whites (Sarge) ended up with a stack of 20 of them because he had so many issues. They would tear apart, then he tried to silicone them on, that pulled apart, then he used a rubber-based black-jack type adhesive and that still didn't work.. I thought it looked like more trouble that it's worth, still considering he even had a tire machine at work, just think if he didn't.



True, I hear ya.. You should see if a dude at a tire shop wants to trade new tires mounted and balanced for a bunch of ink- use your skillz!!! :D

Youch that sounds like a nightmare.. I actually did not realize it required deflating the tire either.. That was part of the attractiveness of it over tires, mounting, balancing, and alignment.. heh.

[OrangeDUB]

Yeah you have to deflate the tire and dismount the outer bead, then pop the portawhite on, and re-mount (and rebalance) the tire/wheel.

I was just sharing Sarge's experience with them. Also they look bad even from a distance in the beetle pictured.

[twooly]

Keep in mind I just blew over $1600 on this thing in the last 2 weeks.. ahh whats another $600 ;)

BUT Seriously, that IS my goal, if June is a good month.. but I'm not gonna get excited if I don't know for sure if I'm gonna get them :)

I say the same about putting your other wheels on once you get tires. I can help you get the money. I'm ready for my tattoo now that my other daughter is born, just need to think of an idea.

[berserker]

I say the same about putting your other wheels on once you get tires. I can help you get the money. I'm ready for my tattoo now that my other daughter is born, just need to think of an idea.

:D :D :D Awesome Todd!!!! If you have any ideas just let me know and i'll run with em!

I'm just now clear for bills for the month of June, I need to save up an extra 600 for registration and put it away and hide til November :hide: then whatever money is left will go towards modifications and savings.. Hopefully tires, maybe smoked tails and rear markers. We'll see how much I make between now and July 1st hehe.

[07GTI]

that stormtrooper is LOW! :D

[berserker]

that stormtrooper is LOW! :D

its sooooo awesome!

Got the FK Coilovers on today, with Mike's expertise with mkv suspension knowledge and jason's extra set of hands! Some things I am just not strong enough to do on my own :( :hide: I was able to find a little extra muscles in the torque wrench and breaker bar haha :D

THANK YOU SO MUCH Jason for putting up with me alllllllll day and the help and the beverages and such! :tu: MIKE!!! Thanks so much for your help and time!!!!!! I couldn't have gotten these on without you guys :D

Unfortunately by the time we got the coilovers adjusted (first shot too, we'll see how they settle..) and test driven the car (PERFECT, no rubbing at ALL, feels great, is pretty stiff but not uncomfortable even over the worst of my daily drive transit route), it was already 9:30 and no light for pictures.. so wait until tomorrow. :D

As for me, I'm out for a drive ;) This thing is SO much better feeling and I can't wait for some corners.

[SirRangeALot]

So happy for you Abberz...I'm glad you're starting to like the mk6 more. Sounds like you're well on your way to being a happy Dubber again. Welcome back. lol :D

[Saab900CE]

its sooooo awesome!

Got the FK Coilovers on today, with Mike's expertise with mkv suspension knowledge and jason's extra set of hands! Some things I am just not strong enough to do on my own :( :hide: I was able to find a little extra muscles in the torque wrench and breaker bar haha :D

THANK YOU SO MUCH Jason for putting up with me alllllllll day and the help and the beverages and such! :tu: MIKE!!! Thanks so much for your help and time!!!!!! I couldn't have gotten these on without you guys :D

Unfortunately by the time we got the coilovers adjusted (first shot too, we'll see how they settle..) and test driven the car (PERFECT, no rubbing at ALL, feels great, is pretty stiff but not uncomfortable even over the worst of my daily drive transit route), it was already 9:30 and no light for pictures.. so wait until tomorrow. :D

As for me, I'm out for a drive ;) This thing is SO much better feeling and I can't wait for some corners.

Awesome Abby! I can't wait to see some pictures!

As for ideas on wheel situation. I would buy some beauty lips since they are cheap. Then snap em on and if you don't like the polished look then you can always paint them later. Of couse the whole time you will solve you steelie wheel problem all while saving up for good tires and looking good while saving up.

Also I think the beauty lips will look just fine on 15in rims. ;)

[bigrobsa]

I was in DSM on Saturday and saw you when I was on Merle Hay (going to Brown Chevy) and you were turning S onto Merle Hay.

Your car looks good, even with steelies.


***Edit: I thought it looked dropped Saturday. You mean it wasn't?

[berserker]

So happy for you Abberz...I'm glad you're starting to like the mk6 more. Sounds like you're well on your way to being a happy Dubber again. Welcome back. lol :D

:tu: Hehe thanks Jeremy!!!!


Awesome Abby! I can't wait to see some pictures!

As for ideas on wheel situation. I would buy some beauty lips since they are cheap. Then snap em on and if you don't like the polished look then you can always paint them later. Of couse the whole time you will solve you steelie wheel problem all while saving up for good tires and looking good while saving up.

Also I think the beauty lips will look just fine on 15in rims. ;)

I'll probably end up going this route, I'd like to save as much money as possibly right now, and 50$ over 600$ sounds good right now :hide: but I'm also incredibly vain and want to get my RS6 wheels on so whoooo knows.


I was in DSM on Saturday and saw you when I was on Merle Hay (going to Brown Chevy) and you were turning S onto Merle Hay.

Your car looks good, even with steelies.


***Edit: I thought it looked dropped Saturday. You mean it wasn't?

:tu: Thanks man! And nope, I have been running stock ride height until yesterday evening. :D

/ot from suspension talk and pictures that i haven't taken yet, but look what else arrived today.. (still expecting more on Wednesday)

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/-3.jpg

I figured I'd finally get an OEM golf ball shift knob, considering I'm all domestic owning a Golf :p

[dudepal]

no pics yet?????
:TTIWWP:

[65dunebuggy]

I got a golf ball shifter knob too abby and took out the black thread and replaced it with white thread

[berserker]

I got a golf ball shifter knob too abby and took out the black thread and replaced it with white thread

I was thinking about getting a boot with white thread or adding it but I don't mind for now unless I get really weird about the interior later on. They have a GREAT deal on these right now through ECS tuning, highly suggest it to anyone wanting a simple cheap, enjoyable mod. The knob is so much better feeling than the OE Mk6 one.

Here are a couple pics installed.. I love how it looks with my brushed alum-look interior!!!!!!!

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/DSC03132.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/DSC03165.jpg

ANDDDDDD as for THOSE pictures.... ;)

I still have a decent amount of low left.. As of now it doesn't rub, but I want a little moar low, at least for shows or gtgs :laugh:

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/DSC03172.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/DSC03173.jpg

Car is still dirty from the install/weather, and I just got home so parking lot pictures will have to do for now :laugh:

[SirRangeALot]

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/DSC03173.jpg

Ooooooooooohhh yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeahhh! That's the stuff! :)

[anchovi777]

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii330/sexxibaby333/nom-nom-nom.jpg

[Saab900CE]

Looks great! :drive:

[bigrobsa]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a150/l1t43/IMG_0047.jpg


http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/22/5UrwzgdtHioxfo0voMzOgXjEo1_500.jpg

[berserker]

:tu: thanks guys!!

Woooot so stoked, my last package arrived that I have been waiting for anxiouslyyyyyy!!!! What could be inside.. :hmm:

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/-11.jpg

[OrangeDUB]

Awesome! Def needs to be adjusted lower though :)

Are you getting thems steelie beauty rings then?

[65dunebuggy]

Cai ???

[Mkvdubnjetta]

[QUOTE=berserker;134258]
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/DSC03173.jpg
QUOTE]
looks sweet :tu: even rockin' steelies!:cool:

[07GTI]

:tu: thanks guys!!

Woooot so stoked, my last package arrived that I have been waiting for anxiouslyyyyyy!!!! What could be inside.. :hmm:

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/-11.jpg

I NOES! :D

[twooly]

Turban?

[SirRangeALot]

Turban?

That's a pretty big package for a turban... (in before "that's what she said") -_-

I'm going to guess...roof rack?

[63ragtop]

I knoes too!

[The_Auto_Tech]

I knows too!

[dudepal]

its a turban isnt it??? i love turbans

[swirlfree]

I like.

[berserker]

Got it home and opened it up :D

Techtonics Tuning 2.5" catback exhaust, single borla muffler with dual tip :)

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/-12.jpg\

no turbans sorry :laugh:

[63ragtop]

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s299/Brixton_images/BEARBLASTING.jpg

[SirRangeALot]

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s299/Brixton_images/BEARBLASTING.jpg

lawl...so much win!

And boy, was I ever off on my guess! :hide:

[65dunebuggy]

Dang I was wrong. Box sure is bigger than it looked. You'll have to post some videos up of that 2.5 with tt exhaust.

[roksax]

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc169/roksax/kool-aid.jpg

[OrangeDUB]

I thought it was an intake.. Exhaust was much better! Did you go through Andy?

[Dubtuner]

Looks nice i love borla cant wait to hear it

[berserker]

Looks nice i love borla cant wait to hear it

:tu: thanks again Andy!!!!

[anchovi777]

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s299/Brixton_images/BEARBLASTING.jpg

X2 woooo!

[berserker]

H'OKAY! So Jordan stopped by my work today and decided to install my exhaust for me :D Kaninchen, benstuh, and mrflippant showed up to hang out, and I was out there when I wasn't tattooing haha!

Here are a couple videos from today.. The first is what it sounded with just the cat, Lol..


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBcAX0bwyQA

the second is obviously the exhaust installed.. :tu:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnod_j9Hqcc

Uploading pictures now :)

[anchovi777]

ohhh myy that sounds fabulous! cant wait to hear it in person!

[kaninchen]

ohhh myy that sounds fabulous! cant wait to hear it in person!

you will LIKE IT

[Alex_715]

that sounds really good

[SirRangeALot]

Oh HELL yeah! WinRAWR!! :tu:

[benstuh]

the exhaust was great! and did i mention moar low?

[berserker]

Pictures!

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/2010golf/DSC06183.jpg
Final low (for now, spacers to come OR tires for rs6 wheels)

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/2010golf/DSC06128.jpg
OEM exhaust tips

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/2010golf/DSC06171.jpg
Dual Polished Tips :D

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/2010golf/DSC06139.jpg
Jordan getting the OEM exhaust off.................

Literally.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/2010golf/DSC06149.jpg
(Actually found this on the ground near the install site.....aka my work's parking lot)

Comparison..
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/2010golf/DSC06147.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/2010golf/DSC06152.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/2010golf/DSC06155.jpg

Getting the new installed..
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/2010golf/DSC06156.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/2010golf/DSC06161.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/2010golf/DSC06169.jpg
Funky little counter weight..

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/2010golf/DSC06174.jpg
RAWR!

[anchovi777]

nasty stock exhaust. geez! massive stock muffler. no wonder it sounds better and has FLOW now! :D love the tips!

[kaninchen]

fap!

[Loud&Clear]

sounds badass!

[LilRaverBoi]

Very nice....just read through this and it's awesome watching the transformation unfold! Keep the mods coming!

Just a few questions here....where do you all get these Euro license plates (http://forums.projektgerman.com/showthread.php?8539-berserker-s-MkVI-Golf&p=114403&viewfull=1#post114403)? And are they legal in states that require front plates (like Iowa)? Oh, and how were you able to get the exemption on tinting? (I'm an avid fan of dark tinting AND I'm an optometry student, so this is interesting for me)

but I have a permanent card from my optometrist/Iowa DOT that permits me to legally have 35% in the fronts

[berserker]

Very nice....just read through this and it's awesome watching the transformation unfold! Keep the mods coming!

Just a few questions here....where do you all get these Euro license plates (http://forums.projektgerman.com/showthread.php?8539-berserker-s-MkVI-Golf&p=114403&viewfull=1#post114403)? And are they legal in states that require front plates (like Iowa)? Oh, and how were you able to get the exemption on tinting? (I'm an avid fan of dark tinting AND I'm an optometry student, so this is interesting for me)

They are not technically legal (the front plates) but mine match my registered plates.. IE, my plate is 340MXU and they are issued from Wisconsin.. so I custom made my europlate to say WI-340MXU.. it presents all the information they need to do a plate search, it clearly designates state issued and number information. I have driven by cops since october running it like this, both in WI and IA.. and knock on wood haven't been stopped yet. Many looks, but never a second take or chase haha. Then again in Iowa, I can't get in trouble anyway as long as I'm running the Wisconsin plates (only until Nov :()

As for the tint, I went to my optometrist for an exam, and mentioned to him that I was having light sensitivity problems in the morning and afternoon when I would go to drive, it was uncomfortable to have my eyes even half open sometimes.. I asked him (already knowing of course) about tinting my car but didn't want to "get in trouble" as my friends "said I would". He smiled and told me to go get a card at the DOT, drop it off, and pick it up the next day.. the next day I had a permanent tint exemption card :tu: Keep in mind, these cards are only good for anything lighter than 35%. I'm actually a little over, I put 35% over my already slightly factory tinted windows.

:tu:

[LilRaverBoi]

They are not technically legal (the front plates) but mine match my registered plates.. IE, my plate is 340MXU and they are issued from Wisconsin.. so I custom made my europlate to say WI-340MXU.. it presents all the information they need to do a plate search, it clearly designates state issued and number information. I have driven by cops since october running it like this, both in WI and IA.. and knock on wood haven't been stopped yet. Many looks, but never a second take or chase haha.
Yeah, I could probably get away with it here in STL (bigger city and out of state plates), but I fear that merely driving through my hometown would be enough to get a ticket for it. I got a ticket there for 'washer lights of the improper color' in my old car...$28 ticket....and the stupid thing is that they were WHITE which is fucking legal! Then I got followed home by a different cop (they had to have been going well over 60 mph on a gravel road too, cause they were WAY behind me, but caught up and I was going 55) and got pulled over in my driveway and given a warning for the SAME THING in the same week. I put them on a switch after that....small town cops are bad news and it's just not worth it to break minor laws in my area. *end rant*

[07GTI]

Sounds Great Abby!

[65dunebuggy]

looks and sounds good!!!

[Saab900CE]

Was a fun day! Sounds even better when your actually driving it! Love the way the car is coming along, keep up the great work Abby. See ya again SOON!

[Dubtuner]

Sounds awesome

[bigrobsa]

Sounds awesome!

You're making that into a sweet little race-rocket.http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/images/smilies/2_thumbs_up_-_animated.gif

[John2.0T]

Nice! That engine definitely sounds GREAT with a few bolt on's. I love the parking lot exhaust install too ;). Great work guys!

[sam]

Those pictures were so invigorating and provoking, that they excited the monster that lives in my loins and caused me to ejaculate even with no physical stimulation to my genitalia.

[bigrobsa]

^^^^^^^^

http://i35.tinypic.com/2q390lf.gif

[berserker]

LOL!!!! Thanks guys! Here are a couple more RANDOM pictures from Saylorville this evening..


http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/DSC03203.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/DSC03208.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/DSC03207.jpg

[OrangeDUB]

Lookin good Abby :tu:

[OrangeDUB]

Those pictures were so invigorating and provoking, that they excited the monster that lives in my loins and caused me to ejaculate even with no physical stimulation to my genitalia.

Sigged :tu:

[65dunebuggy]

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/DSC03208.jpg



I really like this picture for some reason. it just looks cool

[berserker]

:D Got Pearl aligned today.. package should be showing up tomorrow or next week! :yippee:

[Saab900CE]

:D Got Pearl aligned today.. package should be showing up tomorrow or next week! :yippee:

awesome! :twisted:

[65dunebuggy]

what can be next ????

[berserker]

Small update to the car... Changed my priorities to paying the car off, and summer is already half over AND I am not going to be able to go to Dubs in the Valley even though I preregistered.. So no tires this year, the RS6 wheels will hold off until next year. I bought chrome beauty lips for the 15" steelies, and they're growing on me, even though at first I wasn't fond of them. I'll have pictures tomorrow!

Also, for whatever reason, I don't know, they never told me, I lost my oil drain plug somewhere on I-35/I-80 between Ames and Des Moines, and after the engine shut off (while I was in Merle Hay Mall at an eye exam) all the oil spilled out... a good 5some quarts of it.. :td:

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/34119_1564158063821_1231453022_1585.jpg
Amusingly enough, and NOT amusingly enough, there were also two goldfish crackers inflated in the oil.

I was overall really dissatisfied with my service and how Volkswagen of America over all handled the situation. Roadside assistance did get a tow-truck arranged quickly, however I was left on my own for providing my own rental car :sly: I ended up having to walk (it was 90+ that day as well and I was already sick) to an Enterprise and handle the rental. My car was towed to Lithia, where everyone balked at doing anything. The following day, I had to contact Bergstrom VW over the matter who at first refused to cover any fault or claim even though they were the last who handled the oil change. When it came down to it, it was all over a simple $2.00 plug and accepting responsibility after everything that had happened. They paid for Lithia's service, an oil change more or less with a new plug. I am waiting reimbursement from VWOA for the 50 pounds of kitty litter I laid over the spill, the rental car, and gas during the ordeal. Overall really, really dissatisfied. :td:

As well, even though they were informed of needing hazardous waste disposal action with that much oil, VWOA nor Lithia made an attempt to clean the oil from the spill site. Ended up going back ourselves to clean and dispose of it before it could rain and wash into the sewers and systems. Nice to know they are worried about accountability during the current crisis we are already under in the gulf :mad:

[LilRaverBoi]

Wow...that's just ridiculous, all around! On the bright side, at least the oil leaked out when your car was OFF and not driving! I'm sure some gas, kitty litter and a $2 oil plug sure beats a new engine! Pretty disappointing how the situation was treated, though. I wish you the best!

[kaninchen]

lets see

abby I feel your pain

another thing is:

lithia you wanker hijos de puta vayanse a la mierda pendejos

[Saab900CE]

AND I am not going to be able to go to Dubs in the Valley even though I preregistered.. So no tires this year, the RS6 wheels will hold off until next year.

This just made me cry a little bit on the inside. :bawl:

[OrangeDUB]

Whoever did the oil change is lucky your engine didn't fail.

Also I thought those were cat treats in the oil, they look exactly like Alan's crunch lover's delights.

[thedeezel]

Hmmm, that doesnt suprise me about the dealer not wanting to take responsibility for it, my uncle had his daughters oil changed at a dealer and 2 miles later the engine siezed, they put 5 quarts of brake fluid in the crankcase from an overhead auto fill gun, and refused to cover the damages. I find it hard to believe that the plug fell out on 35/80 and the oil didnt come out till the merle hay lot, if you were running down the interstate and you lost the plug, you wouldnt have had any oil in the case by the time you reached merle hay. Was there a trail of oil leading to the parking spot? If not, then there is something fishy going on.

[berserker]

Hmmm, that doesnt suprise me about the dealer not wanting to take responsibility for it, my uncle had his daughters oil changed at a dealer and 2 miles later the engine siezed, they put 5 quarts of brake fluid in the crankcase from an overhead auto fill gun, and refused to cover the damages. I find it hard to believe that the plug fell out on 35/80 and the oil didnt come out till the merle hay lot, if you were running down the interstate and you lost the plug, you wouldnt have had any oil in the case by the time you reached merle hay. Was there a trail of oil leading to the parking spot? If not, then there is something fishy going on.

Believe that the vacuum formed and PCV system kept the oil in until the engine was shut off.. (Pat could offer a better explanation than I :hide:) Because no, there was no oil drips at all, at first it was almost as if someone TOOK the plug while I was inside.. However my car is way too low to just do that, you can barely fit an arm under. My thoughts were the bolt was stripped, when I changed my suspension I notice a very small dribble of oil coming off the plug, and Loccust tightened it. I'm wondering if it was stripped out at the last oil change and very slowly untightened from that point, thread by thread.

[65dunebuggy]

wow sure hope nothing in your engine is damaged, kudos to you guys for taking the balls to clean up the vw oil spill. hope everything works out. Good luck with VwoA they suck ask anyone they are the worst about not caring about there customers

[thedeezel]

That is wierd. I wouldnt think the amount of vacuum created in the crankcase through the pcv system would be enough to overcome that size of opening in the case. I guess all that matters is the engine wasnt damaged which is pretty amazing.

[Mkvdubnjetta]

Small update to the car... Changed my priorities to paying the car off, and summer is already half over AND I am not going to be able to go to Dubs in the Valley even though I preregistered.. So no tires this year, the RS6 wheels will hold off until next year. I bought chrome beauty lips for the 15" steelies, and they're growing on me, even though at first I wasn't fond of them. I'll have pictures tomorrow!

Also, for whatever reason, I don't know, they never told me, I lost my oil drain plug somewhere on I-35/I-80 between Ames and Des Moines, and after the engine shut off (while I was in Merle Hay Mall at an eye exam) all the oil spilled out... a good 5some quarts of it.. :td:

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/b3rserker/34119_1564158063821_1231453022_1585.jpg
Amusingly enough, and NOT amusingly enough, there were also two goldfish crackers inflated in the oil.

I was overall really dissatisfied with my service and how Volkswagen of America over all handled the situation. Roadside assistance did get a tow-truck arranged quickly, however I was left on my own for providing my own rental car :sly: I ended up having to walk (it was 90+ that day as well and I was already sick) to an Enterprise and handle the rental. My car was towed to Lithia, where everyone balked at doing anything. The following day, I had to contact Bergstrom VW over the matter who at first refused to cover any fault or claim even though they were the last who handled the oil change. When it came down to it, it was all over a simple $2.00 plug and accepting responsibility after everything that had happened. They paid for Lithia's service, an oil change more or less with a new plug. I am waiting reimbursement from VWOA for the 50 pounds of kitty litter I laid over the spill, the rental car, and gas during the ordeal. Overall really, really dissatisfied. :td:

As well, even though they were informed of needing hazardous waste disposal action with that much oil, VWOA nor Lithia made an attempt to clean the oil from the spill site. Ended up going back ourselves to clean and dispose of it before it could rain and wash into the sewers and systems. Nice to know they are worried about accountability during the current crisis we are already under in the gulf :mad:

welcome to the world of vwoa roadside ..... my master cylinder went out 10 miles away from my house and my dad was driving my car so on top of him almost hitting a police car and cursing me out for three hours straight he got it home downshifting best part we called for the tow @ 4 pm they came at 330am because vwoa "forgot" about it.....honestly you deserve to get every bit of the money spent and walking WtF? thats ridculous the damn tow guy couldnt give you a lift? least you did the right thing with the clean up kudos to you :tu: where did you get those chrome lips on the rims they are super sexy for steelies!