Official MS Roll Call and Discussion Thread

**PyroPopTrt** · 07-19-2005 07:03 PM

Quote, originally posted by BRM10984 »

Reno, what mods did you buy? Is this the official first step to a full addiction?

Well, I have been trying to put together a nice stereo system for the GTI even before I bought it. I ordered the Polo/mk5 rear wiper and I ordered the TT short shift linkage from ECS Tuning. A little performance and a little show.

Oh, I have been addicted to modding even before the GTI.

Modified by PyroPopTrt at 8:10 PM 7-19-2005

**PyroPopTrt** · 07-19-2005 07:06 PM

Speaking of modding and all that wonderful Jazz: Hey Wes are you running a weighted shift linkage on your GTI? If not go pick up the weighted shift linkage off any mk3. They are very nice and only cost $18 new from the stealership. You could probably pick one of from a junkyard for $5. Takes about 5 to 10 minutes to install (depending on how careful and how many breaks you take)

**Dan Halen** · 07-20-2005 12:59 PM

Quote, originally posted by PyroPopTrt »

Well, I have been trying to put together a nice stereo system for the GTI even before I bought it. I ordered the Polo/mk5 rear wiper and I ordered the TT short shift linkage from ECS Tuning. A little performance and a little show.

Oh, I have been addicted to modding even before the GTI.

Modified by PyroPopTrt at 8:10 PM 7-19-2005

Pick up the OEM Aero wipers for the front as well- a gigantic aesthetic improvement as well as an improvement in performance.

**VdubbG** · 07-20-2005 03:41 PM

Quote, originally posted by PyroPopTrt »

Speaking of modding and all that wonderful Jazz: Hey Wes are you running a weighted shift linkage on your GTI? If not go pick up the weighted shift linkage off any mk3. They are very nice and only cost $18 new from the stealership. You could probably pick one of from a junkyard for $5. Takes about 5 to 10 minutes to install (depending on how careful and how many breaks you take)

Not running any short shift kit. Heard they increase grinding, especially 2nd gear. I guess if it is that cheap though, i can try it.

**VdubbG** · 07-20-2005 03:48 PM

Quote, originally posted by BRM10984 »

Post a pic.

Now.

Here she is....the one on the left.

**VWBoraDriver** · 07-20-2005 06:11 PM

Would the Mississippi dubbers be interested in coming up to N.W Arkansas for the biggest dub (all makes/models) show in the state??

August 26-28th, Eureka Springs, AR.
http://nwavwa.com

Last year was the 1st for our watercooled GTG. We had people come in from Wichita, OKC, and Tulsa. This year we look to double our turnout of watercooled.

Sneak preview of what went down last year:
http://teamfoolie.com/pics/Movies/Eureka.wmv

Thanks,

**PyroPopTrt** · 07-21-2005 12:31 AM

Quote, originally posted by BRM10984 »

Pick up the OEM Aero wipers for the front as well- a gigantic aesthetic improvement as well as an improvement in performance.

plan on picking them up eventually. Need to replace the blades on Lori's passat first. Of course, those came with the aero wipers from the factory. Lucky!

**PyroPopTrt** · 07-21-2005 12:33 AM

Quote, originally posted by VdubbG »

Not running any short shift kit. Heard they increase grinding, especially 2nd gear. I guess if it is that cheap though, i can try it.

I have never heard of any problems of using a short shift with a mk2. But, I do know that using the weighted shift linkage from the mk3 made shifting like butter on my old mk2 Jetta. After having that a while I put the original back in for a few minutes and wondered how I ever did without.

Modified by PyroPopTrt at 12:00 PM 7-21-2005

**PyroPopTrt** · 07-21-2005 12:34 AM

Quote, originally posted by VdubbG »

Here she is....the one on the left.

Go Wes!!!! Woot, woot. Wait a sec. She does understand your obsession with dubs, right? I don't want you to have another chick to complain that you spend too much time with car and car friends/vortex versus her.

**PyroPopTrt** · 07-21-2005 12:35 AM

Quote, originally posted by VWBoraDriver »

Would the Mississippi dubbers be interested in coming up to N.W Arkansas for the biggest dub (all makes/models) show in the state??

August 26-28th, Eureka Springs, AR.
http://nwavwa.com

Last year was the 1st for our watercooled GTG. We had people come in from Wichita, OKC, and Tulsa. This year we look to double our turnout of watercooled.

Sneak preview of what went down last year:
http://teamfoolie.com/pics/Movies/Eureka.wmv

Thanks,

How far is Eureka Springs from Little Rock?

**PyroPopTrt** · 07-21-2005 10:59 AM

Well, I went and picked up my toys from the UPS office last night. I installed the rear wiper a few minutes ago. What a quick and easy upgrade!!! Reno likey!!!

I will install the short shift kit once my engine cools down and after it cools down outside and while there is still some daylight.

I am excited now. I want to go out and drive around.

**Dan Halen** · 07-21-2005 12:46 PM

She's a damn hottie, Wes!

Lori's wipers need new blades? Don't pay the dealership $30+ for each side- I can do them for under $10 for both. We could do that on Saturday evening if you/ she want to- it's not too tough.

I'll have to keep the AR show in mind.

**PyroPopTrt** · 07-21-2005 12:51 PM

Quote, originally posted by BRM10984 »

Lori's wipers need new blades? Don't pay the dealership $30+ for each side- I can do them for under $10 for both. We could do that on Saturday evening if you/ she want to- it's not too tough.

Yay I was reading a how-to over at b5 world or whatever it is called. Just get some tripledge from Wally's World and a little snip snip and the wipers are replaced with better than OEM ones.

How about installing the short shift over at your apt? I am not sure if it will be installed before I get there or not. If not, you interested?

**lori_ceetee** · 07-21-2005 01:13 PM

Quote, originally posted by BRM10984 »

Still no news on that new apartment?

still waiting to see if chris is gonna back out yet...told him that i have to know by this weekend.

**Dan Halen** · 07-21-2005 01:25 PM

Quote, originally posted by PyroPopTrt »

Yay I was reading a how-to over at b5 world or whatever it is called. Just get some tripledge from Wally's World and a little snip snip and the wipers are replaced with better than OEM ones.

How about installing the short shift over at your apt? I am not sure if it will be installed before I get there or not. If not, you interested?

I gots no issues with that.

I'm not sure about the tripledge blades, but I've tried about everything there is. I have found one that I am very, very happy with and recommend it over everything else. Now I just need to find the name of it.

**Dan Halen** · 07-21-2005 01:26 PM

Quote, originally posted by lori_ceetee »

still waiting to see if chris is gonna back out yet...told him that i have to know by this weekend.

**noR** · 07-21-2005 02:28 PM

lemme know when you figure out the name of'em. Cause my blades are the suk. I got months w/o using them (rabid rain-x fan), and when I need them, they smear, flip, slide, bend... everything but wipe water from the windsheild.

**PyroPopTrt** · 07-22-2005 03:14 AM

Hey Ron, Brian. I think we have decided to come down Sunday morning. I also saw Ron Thursday morning on County Line getting onto 55. I was standing over in the Hilton parking lot.

**noR** · 07-22-2005 07:26 AM

haha. sick. I was drippin' Eric off at work that day. Hey, he's got a car now though.

Wooo.

Sunday mornin' that works. I'm gettin' a new bed later this morning, so WOOHOO I get another night to break in the new bed.

Brian, I'm gonna work out the caravan & roll up there Sunday w/the crew. Speakin' of which, we takin' 3 cars? Got any in-car communication hardware? J/C.

**noR** · 07-22-2005 07:34 AM

Hey, late notice & all, but if you guys here are lookin' for something to do Friday night. I've got a good friend in one of the bands at Battle of the Bands tonight. I THINK this is the final one, prize is a $10,000 of recording studio time + professional mix. They've put together some of their own studio time, but this may just be the break needed.

The group to cheer for's Lucid Harmonic.
Unless they suck compared to the other guys, then just sing that na-na-na-na song. Kinda punk sounding, a little 'progressive' whatever that means, I'm guessin' pseudo experimental. Fun junk to jam around to. IT'd REALLY help out if anyone else showed up. They judge the contest by dB level of cheers.

K, sorry to spam ya on it, but I want to help'em out; cause they do good shiz.

They've got 3 songs up here so you can pre-listen: http://profile.myspace.com/ind...14082

Modified by noR at 7:37 AM 7-22-2005

**Dan Halen** · 07-22-2005 11:42 AM

Sweet! Wish I could make it...

**noR** · 07-22-2005 11:50 AM

party tonight, wash & oil change tomorrow, RACE DAY SUNDAY! hmm....

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY

Sounds like its gonna be a great weekend.

**Dan Halen** · 07-22-2005 11:55 AM

I'm going to Memphis this afternoon and will be back at some undetermined time.

**PyroPopTrt** · 07-22-2005 02:06 PM

Quote, originally posted by noR »

Hey, late notice & all, but if you guys here are lookin' for something to do Friday night. I've got a good friend in one of the bands at Battle of the Bands tonight. I THINK this is the final one, prize is a $10,000 of recording studio time + professional mix. They've put together some of their own studio time, but this may just be the break needed.

The group to cheer for's Lucid Harmonic.
Unless they suck compared to the other guys, then just sing that na-na-na-na song. Kinda punk sounding, a little 'progressive' whatever that means, I'm guessin' pseudo experimental. Fun junk to jam around to. IT'd REALLY help out if anyone else showed up. They judge the contest by dB level of cheers.

K, sorry to spam ya on it, but I want to help'em out; cause they do good shiz.

They've got 3 songs up here so you can pre-listen: http://profile.myspace.com/ind...14082

Modified by noR at 7:37 AM 7-22-2005

Are they playing at The Joint? If so the band to cheer for is Fled From The Sun.

**lori_ceetee** · 07-22-2005 02:13 PM

Quote, originally posted by VWBoraDriver »

Would the Mississippi dubbers be interested in coming up to N.W Arkansas for the biggest dub (all makes/models) show in the state??

August 26-28th, Eureka Springs, AR.
http://nwavwa.com

Last year was the 1st for our watercooled GTG. We had people come in from Wichita, OKC, and Tulsa. This year we look to double our turnout of watercooled.

Sneak preview of what went down last year:
http://teamfoolie.com/pics/Movies/Eureka.wmv

Thanks,

this is the weekend i want to move, but i'm down with working around the show anyone else wanna go with me?

**noR** · 07-22-2005 02:16 PM

You've now confused me.

Cheatin Evlis, Obid Charm, and Lucid Harmonic are the 3 finalists. ...

and the winner (wow, helps to read the events page, gues this issn't the last final) of this week goes up against Cases of June...

AHHH. Kept reading, yep, guess the winner eventually goes up against Fled from the Sun... geez that gets all complimicated.

ACK

I think Fled from the Sun's show at the Joint is just a regular 'live band' event.

Modified by noR at 11:19 AM 7-22-2005

**lori_ceetee** · 07-22-2005 02:20 PM

Quote, originally posted by noR »

lemme know when you figure out the name of'em. Cause my blades are the suk. I got months w/o using them (rabid rain-x fan), and when I need them, they smear, flip, slide, bend... everything but wipe water from the windsheild.

me no likey rain-x.

i think it's s100 we put on our windshields, right, reno?
it'll be a straight downpour and you hardly have to use yr wipers...it just bead and runs off--me likey

**noR** · 07-22-2005 02:20 PM

Eureka Springs is too far for me at the moment.

Reno, sorry man, looks like Fled from the Sun got beat out by Cases of June back Jun 10th.

Modified by noR at 11:22 AM 7-22-2005

**lori_ceetee** · 07-22-2005 02:22 PM

Quote, originally posted by noR »

I think Fled from the Sun's show at the Joint is just a regular 'live band' event.

the bass player in FFTS is reno's roomie who doesn't take care of the dogs.

um, their music is pretty good, too.

**PyroPopTrt** · 07-22-2005 02:23 PM

Quote, originally posted by lori_ceetee »

me no likey rain-x.

i think it's s100 we put on our windshields, right, reno?
it'll be a straight downpour and you hardly have to use yr wipers...it just bead and runs off--me likey

Vanilla Moose goes on the windshield/windows silly!!

**lori_ceetee** · 07-22-2005 02:25 PM

Quote, originally posted by PyroPopTrt »

Vanilla Moose goes on the windshield/windows silly!!

um, i think it's spell mousse, silly!

**PyroPopTrt** · 07-22-2005 02:28 PM

Quote, originally posted by lori_ceetee »

um, i think it's spell mousse, silly!

Looks like Moose to me!!!

http://www.specialtymotoring.com/clearkote.htm

Modified by PyroPopTrt at 3:30 PM 7-22-2005

**noR** · 07-22-2005 02:36 PM

heh. weird, show it to me in action sometime

**lori_ceetee** · 07-22-2005 02:58 PM

i might try to put it on tomorrow morning if i get to warsh the car

it looks like crap tho (to me) because the center cap on my back wheel suddenly disappeared

i was (and still am) upset about it

**PyroPopTrt** · 07-22-2005 03:07 PM

you can probably get one from the dealership when you go and pick up your shiftboot!

VWVortex

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