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<![CDATA[Vortex Media Group - Golf V & Jetta V]]> http://forums.vwvortex.com/ Discussion area for the fifth generation Golf, Rabbit and Jetta. en Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:57:03 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.vwvortex.com/images/vmg/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[Vortex Media Group - Golf V & Jetta V]]> http://forums.vwvortex.com/ Springs Without Shocks? http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070939-Springs-Without-Shocks&goto=newpost Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:50:16 GMT Alright, I'm looking at lowering my mkV Jetta a little bit, don't want to slam it to the ground - just get a cleaner stance. Is it acceptable to simply purchase and install sport/lower springs without shocks? I am a Freshman in college and am on a very limited budget.

Also, what other cheap mods are most worth the money? I always have to be tinkering with something and would like to get some pointers from those of you who are more experienced. VW just ripped me a new one on a service ($504) and I'd like to stay fairly cheap. Also, I'd like to get an exhaust done, but I want to stay away from the "Honda rice" sound - I'd like a deeper clean tone; not a "fart can". There are several muffler shops here in town, what would be the best configuration if I was to have a custom made?

Any advice for a VW lover starting to mod?

sorry, didn't fill out my signature: 2009 Jetta SE 2.5, tiptronic transmission, GTI style grille, 20% tint ]]> Agricultural2.5 http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070939-Springs-Without-Shocks Newbie asking questions :s http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070921-Newbie-asking-questions-s&goto=newpost Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:22:36 GMT Hey guys! I've been looking around the forums for a while and decided I might as well sign up and get some info from people who know this stuff (cause the dealership has no clue).

I have a GLI mkV and I was just wondering what some good mods were and really anything at all that you guys recommend? I don't know much about cars at all, so forgive me if I ask dumb questions, but I'd love to learn and get my hands dirty!

Thanks! I look forward to learning!

I'll get a pic of my car up later. ]]> Foxgopher http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070921-Newbie-asking-questions-s Oil Change appt tomorrow - DSG Questions? http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070917-Oil-Change-appt-tomorrow-DSG-Questions&goto=newpost Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:16:09 GMT Hey guys, quick questions here.

My car is an 08 GTI with the DSG. It's at 76,000 miles. Lately I've been noticing some wonky shifting, lag engaging into gear from a stop, slow transitioning from R-to-D/D-to-R, and a general 'waviness' when accelerating from a stop or slowing to a stop.

I've never owned or driven a DSG before owning this car, but I'm wondering if it's something I should be letting the dealer know tomorrow during my oil change appointment, and if anyone knows if there's a way I can check to see if the funky mech unit has been replaced under warranty. The car SHOULD be covered under the 10/100k DSG extended warranty, right? ]]> groundshock http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070917-Oil-Change-appt-tomorrow-DSG-Questions HELP!!! mkv headliner question http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070813-HELP!!!-mkv-headliner-question&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:43:08 GMT so my sunroof is done. rails had broke . left it alone. some way or another it jarred. now it wont close. im going to order a whole assembly plug and... so my sunroof is done. rails had broke . left it alone. some way or another it jarred. now it wont close. im going to order a whole assembly plug and play off ebay. my question is i read that once the headliner is removed. that the brackets that hold it in place need to be replaced. i cant find any where to tell me how many are needed. its a 2007 jetta wolfsburg with the power moon roof. i want to orded it all now. other then try to track them down after they break and i have no sunroof. i have found a few diy on taking it apart. i feel fairly confident i can accomplish this with a extra set of hands. just need a count on those clips. ]]> Wolfsburg007 http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070813-HELP!!!-mkv-headliner-question Blauparts: $15 Off Vw Golf/Jetta Timing Belt Kits + Bonus Offer $20 Serpentine Arms http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070759-Blauparts-15-Off-Vw-Golf-Jetta-Timing-Belt-Kits-Bonus-Offer-20-Serpentine-Arms&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:27:24 GMT Image: http://www.blauparts.com/eimages/forum_images/6_13/6_13b_tbelt sale.jpg (http://www.blauparts.com/products.asp?cat=2303) All in stock *BLAU®...

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Offer Ends 06/30/2013 ]]> Blauparts http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070759-Blauparts-15-Off-Vw-Golf-Jetta-Timing-Belt-Kits-Bonus-Offer-20-Serpentine-Arms You Must Welcome Change As The Rule But Not As Your Ruler http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070749-You-Must-Welcome-Change-As-The-Rule-But-Not-As-Your-Ruler&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:16:23 GMT i am officially one of you guys now, everything went very smoothly. 2010 jetta se, with a 2.5 and auto trans :D only has 48k on the clock.... i am officially one of you guys now, everything went very smoothly. 2010 jetta se, with a 2.5 and auto trans :D

only has 48k on the clock. anyway, on to the pictures. its a much nicer feel to drive then the mk4, that is for sure

car will be remainly stock, just a nice, clean, reliable daily :cool:

:popcorn::wave::wave: ]]> boradie sucht http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070749-You-Must-Welcome-Change-As-The-Rule-But-Not-As-Your-Ruler racelands on stock 07 gli http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070719-racelands-on-stock-07-gli&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:31:45 GMT I havent lowered any of my previous cars, and i was wondering some stuff. i have a complete stock gli, can i just lower it and not worry about... I havent lowered any of my previous cars, and i was wondering some stuff.
i have a complete stock gli, can i just lower it and not worry about rubbing?
if i lower it with raceland ultimos, what spacers should i get?
Do i need anything else? ]]> jbb717 http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070719-racelands-on-stock-07-gli Replaced Driver Side Lock, what size is the triple square screw? http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070694-Replaced-Driver-Side-Lock-what-size-is-the-triple-square-screw&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:05:38 GMT I was able to get the screws out, but munged them a bit and bought replacement screws. I picked up a set of replacements, but the guys at the VW... I was able to get the screws out, but munged them a bit and bought replacement screws. I picked up a set of replacements, but the guys at the VW dealership either didn't know the size, or decided to not be forthcoming.

Any ideas? ]]> gricks http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070694-Replaced-Driver-Side-Lock-what-size-is-the-triple-square-screw STOLEN STOLEN STOLEN (Eurosport Trailer and Yellow Rabbit Were Taken 6/19/2013) From Our Shop!!!!!!! http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070619-STOLEN-STOLEN-STOLEN-(Eurosport-Trailer-and-Yellow-Rabbit-Were-Taken-6-19-2013)-From-Our-Shop!!!!!!!&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:44:21 GMT Guys our ever popular 1975 Yellow VW Rabbit which has the 1.8 20V engine was stolen along with the Silver trailer it was stored in. This happened at... Guys our ever popular 1975 Yellow VW Rabbit which has the 1.8 20V engine was stolen along with the Silver trailer it was stored in. This happened at our locked and gated shop in Anaheim, CA 92807. This happened on 6-19-2013 @ exactly 3:10am (took the thief 8 minutes total). Please help us with any info or ideas you have. I have video of the driver and the vehicle which is a 1992-1999 Chevrolet Suburban, looks to be a dark grey or dark blue color.

We think it may have been someone from the Fastivus show since the Rabbit hadn't been out for over 6 years in public view. Here are some pics of the car and trailer and it's exactly how they looked before they were taken...

Here is the video of the THIEF!!!

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BFI Stage I for Mk.Vs ]]> Germanautoparts.com http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070578-**BFI-Engine-and-Transmission-Mounts-Now-Available-GermanAutoParts.com-** MKV Jetta 2.5L ECU upgrade APR vs. C2 http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070499-MKV-Jetta-2.5L-ECU-upgrade-APR-vs.-C2&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:07:04 GMT So I'm looking at options for tuning software on my 2.5l. By the time I get the upgrade I'll have both a catless down-pipe and a cool air intake which hopefully will make the ecu upgrade worth it. I'm looking specifically at APR and C2 upgrades. APR's is more expensive and gives the option of running multiple programs ($599 for 87, 91, or 93 octane fuel options) or single program for $350. C2's is only $300 with single program (I'd choose to run 93 octane). Both companies claim to give pretty significant power increases. Is one known to be better than the other? Would it be worth it to have multiple programs? All opinions are appreciated! :thumbup: ]]> darkblujetta http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070499-MKV-Jetta-2.5L-ECU-upgrade-APR-vs.-C2 Straight piping a 2.5L, how hard can it be? http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070422-Straight-piping-a-2.5L-how-hard-can-it-be&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:32:58 GMT Found this video and am in love with the natural sound of the 2.5L engine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVxQ...e_gdata_player

How much would something like this run me and what do I really need? Can I just replace the cat with a downpipe? I want to keep the front O2 sensor at least, and I have a Vag Com cable and laptop. I just need help with figuring what I need, like if I need a muffler still and what not? I didn't really get much from the video in terms of how he set his up. ]]> the snake 87 http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070422-Straight-piping-a-2.5L-how-hard-can-it-be USP Motorsports presents | Never Miss A Gear Kit for the MKV and MKVI!! http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070361-USP-Motorsports-presents-Never-Miss-A-Gear-Kit-for-the-MKV-and-MKVI!!&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:13:07 GMT Image: http://www.uspmotorsports.com/images/usp_logo_1.jpg Image: https://uspmotorsports.com/images/Torque_Solution_Logo.jpg _*USP...

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Specifically engineered and designed for the MKIV and MKVI Jetta, Golf and GTI.

USP Motorsports has teamed up with Torque Solution to bring you the ultimately shifting upgrade package. If you are tired of missing gears or even worse grinding gears, this kit is for you. USP carefully examined the external transmission components and identified all of its weaknesses.

USP identified the shifter cable end link bushings, shifter cable bracket mounts, and the hydraulic clutch line as the weak links. From here, USP and Torque Solution Engineers teamed up to design and produce the highest quality replacement parts. Below is an overview of the “Never Miss A Gear Kit”:

1. The Clutch Line
The factory clutch lines is a flexible rubber which results in significant expansion, especially under track/race conditions and even during daily driving with an upgraded clutch kit.
USP developed a complete replacement line that eliminates the factory rubber line and replaces it with a high pressure, stainless steel, PTFE Teflon lined hose. This leaves no room for expansion even under the harshest conditions.

2.The Shifter Cable Bushing
The factory shift cable end links utilize a floating design supported on two sides with a rubber bushing. This design offers an extreme amount of movement which results in a “sloppy “ feeling shifter which leads to miss shifting under extreme conditions.
USP worked with Torque Solution and came up with a unique Delrin bushing to replace the factory rubber bushing. Brass and aluminum bushings were used early in the development phase but it quickly became clear Delrin was the only material that offered the correct combination of performance and reliability.

3.The Shifter Cable Mount Bushings
The factory shifter cable mount uses soft rubber bushings in between the transmission and the cable mount. These rubber bushings allow significant movement in the shifter cable mount, resulting in missed gears and a “sloppy feeling”.
USP once again teamed up with Torque Solution and created new cable mount bushing utilizing the same Delrin compound used in the shifter cable bushing. Once installed the Delrin bushings provide a solid platform for the shifter cable bracket and zero movement.

:What’s Included:

Stainless steel clutch line

Delrin shifter cable mount bushings

Delrin shifter cable bushings

Shifter cable bushing retaining clips

Shifter cable endlink retaining clips

Factory Shifter End Links:

Upgraded Torque Solution End Links:

:Application Guide:

2006-07 Jetta 5 Speed

2006 Jetta GLI 6 Speed

2007 Jetta GLI 6 Speed

2008+ Jetta 5 Speed

2008-13 Jetta GLI 6 Speed

2006 GTI 6 Speed

2007 GTI 6 Speed

2008-13 GTI 6 Speed

2011+ Golf .:R 6 Speed

2006-07 Rabbit 5 Speed

2008-13 Rabbit/Golf 5 Speed

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USP Motorsports | Never Miss A Gear Kit for the MKIV!!

Introductory price of - $110.99 + SHIPPING

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Questions?
Email: phil@uspmotorsports.com
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or PM me!! ]]> Phil@USP.Motorsports http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070361-USP-Motorsports-presents-Never-Miss-A-Gear-Kit-for-the-MKV-and-MKVI!! Silver Gunpowder http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070257-Silver-Gunpowder&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:27:07 GMT ok so firstly bought here like this Image: http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z230/altoobaltoo/photo.jpg ... ok so firstly bought here like this

then slapped a pair of 19" gloss black helios

then made mirrors plastidip black and exhaust tips

then side skirts and rear diffuser gloss black

then interior done custom vinyl consol

then front grill vinyl and badge

and some random pics

]]> altoobaltoo http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070257-Silver-Gunpowder New addition to my VW family! http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070194-New-addition-to-my-VW-family!&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:04:16 GMT So far we owned a 2003 1.8t GTi, 2004 1.8t Passat, 2009 Jetta, and 2011 GTi. Today, we added a 2007 Rabbit to the family. This will be for my... So far we owned a 2003 1.8t GTi, 2004 1.8t Passat, 2009 Jetta, and 2011 GTi. Today, we added a 2007 Rabbit to the family. This will be for my daughter, she just got her permit and I figured this will be safe car for her to practice and eventually commute her brothers and sisters to school and work. Take official delivery tomorrow, will add pic later. ]]> sault13 http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6070194-New-addition-to-my-VW-family!