Austin Area GTGs

[Evil16v]

Noah is a god damn ninja.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=q-PwdYCxd3s

Pure inspiration , tho I couldnt get myself to strip my GTI.... Maybe
..... **** only once ever have I driven a sequential dog box, some schitzernitzle to drive .. I want.

[A4inATX]

Mandi's wheels look sweeeet. Its finally a happy birthday.

[TXR32]

Mark, if your psu is a 450 I highly recomment upgrading, I did my research and with some pro tips im going with a seasonic, there one of the few companies that build their own units to they're specs=greater reliability and stability. Here's the link to my thread on Seven Forums**
I received some great info, worth a read.

I think I might get some self contained gpu h20 units


**http://www.sevenforums.com/hardware-...er-supply.html

Thanks Andrew. Good info for sure. Thanks for sharing.

450w is under the recommended limit. 500w with a 30v +12v rail is the minimum for a gtx 560ti. Depending on all the components you are running on your system you could be dangerously underpowering it. Id keep it removed until you can get a larger psu.

(i did offer you a 600w as well)

Problem is solved without a new PSU for the time being. I played Bf last night for hours after correcting my clock speeds with MSI Afterburner. I am getting a new PSU this weekend but for now everything is working just great with the following clock settings:

Core Voltage: 1000mV
Core Clock: 900MHz
Shader Clock: 1800MHz
Memory clock: 2000MHz
Fan speed: Auto

I found a lot of folks having issues with the 560ti and BF. I do believe a majority of them are PSU related but the fix above worked for me. Frame Rate is unchanged and i'm averaging 87 fps with everything on Ultra.


Jeremiah -- Mandi's wheels look amazing! Really love the look and love the tire size.

Shawn -- sucks man! Sounds like you need heavier springs if its rebounding like you say. I thought of you yesterday when I saw two E36 M3's cruising Burnet Rd together. One was that crazy Yellow of yours and the other was the blue you always see with E36 M3's. They noticed me in the S4 trailing them and as I passed they both threw up a sign. I was impressed that they didn't do the typical BMW douche bag eye roll !!!!!!!!

[Cort]

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...overage.-in-HD

Kyle, pause the video at 1:48

[Marble]

Well, looks like things have been going well for everyone!

Things are pretty much the same here, but wanted to follow up about SoWo...it was a blast and something I don't plan on missing next year. Was the drive long? Sure, but going early and leaving late gives you days of SoWo fun! There is literally something there for all Euro enthusiasts.

In total from Austin/ Waco/ SA we had 7 cars of our own. We met up with Houston folks and eventually met up with some Dallas folks. A big caravan definitely moves slower, and the experience has its ups and downs. On the way back, I rolled solo.

If you're interested, go check out the Events section of VWVortex and review over the threads for this year's SoWo. Lots of pics, lots of stories, well because it was a lot of fun!

I had an awesome time with the Austin folks and look forward to next year!

Not wanting to drive out there but really want to go? My copilot this year will be taking one of their own VWs next year, so if you can deal with me, and I can deal with you then let's figure that out. I want everyone to be able to experience SoWo, and helping just one of you to go will help with the domino effect I'm looking for.

[atx-g60]

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[Cort]

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FREE DOWNLOAD. GET IT.

[cant get a password]

ÔDid anyone buy the groupon deal for naskart? I still have not used mine so anyone want to need to use it by july 25.

[TXR32]

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...overage.-in-HD

Kyle, pause the video at 1:48

Its a look a like
kyle_look_a_like by Mark Popovac, on Flickr

[Lolasaurus_Rex]

Thanks Andrew. Good info for sure. Thanks for sharing.



Problem is solved without a new PSU for the time being. I played Bf last night for hours after correcting my clock speeds with MSI Afterburner. I am getting a new PSU this weekend but for now everything is working just great with the following clock settings:



I found a lot of folks having issues with the 560ti and BF. I do believe a majority of them are PSU related but the fix above worked for me. Frame Rate is unchanged and i'm averaging 87 fps with everything on Ultra.


Jeremiah -- Mandi's wheels look amazing! Really love the look and love the tire size.

Shawn -- sucks man! Sounds like you need heavier springs if its rebounding like you say. I thought of you yesterday when I saw two E36 M3's cruising Burnet Rd together. One was that crazy Yellow of yours and the other was the blue you always see with E36 M3's. They noticed me in the S4 trailing them and as I passed they both threw up a sign. I was impressed that they didn't do the typical BMW douche bag eye roll !!!!!!!!

Did you overclock the card? IIRC, the stock speeds are: 835 MHz core and 1000 MHz memory. Either way, glad you got it sorted out.

[TXR32]

Did you overclock the card? IIRC, the stock speeds are: 835 MHz core and 1000 MHz memory. Either way, glad you got it sorted out.

I actually turned the volts up a bit and turned the clock speed back per the instructions i found in the battle log forums. Its holding stable as I have left BF running all day in campaign mode. Temps have averaged 59 - 61 and its been running since 5:45 AM this morning

I have a new PSU waiting for me at Fry's. They have a sale on Antec and Thermaltake psu's this weekend.

[emulous]

As a lot of you know, I've been having trouble with my transmission in my R, here's the latest:

Dropped off my car this morning at Maund VW, they put me in a rental (which is being charged to the dealership), just got a call and said the master tech agrees there is definetely a problem, and wants to take the transmission apart to see what's going on, whatever parts that will be needed, will definetely need to be ordered, so they want to find me a loaner and get me out of the rental (obviously they realize this will take some time).

They promised to call me as soon as the can get the car up on a lift and I requested they take pictures.

I'll report back as soon as I hear what they found.

I'm so happy that this is finally getting proper attention.

[arethirdytwo]

Holy ****! That's my car! I think I know who that is 24v, brushed centers, carbon wrap everywhere. Is the color like mine with red? Thankfully I am way lower

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...overage.-in-HD

Kyle, pause the video at 1:48

[chuckoslovakia]

As a lot of you know, I've been having trouble with my transmission in my R, here's the latest:

Dropped off my car this morning at Maund VW, they put me in a rental (which is being charged to the dealership), just got a call and said the master tech agrees there is definetely a problem, and wants to take the transmission apart to see what's going on, whatever parts that will be needed, will definetely need to be ordered, so they want to find me a loaner and get me out of the rental (obviously they realize this will take some time).

They promised to call me as soon as the can get the car up on a lift and I requested they take pictures.

I'll report back as soon as I hear what they found.

I'm so happy that this is finally getting proper attention.

Hopefully all works out man, glad to hear it's being looked at.

[TXR32]

As a lot of you know, I've been having trouble with my transmission in my R, here's the latest:

Dropped off my car this morning at Maund VW, they put me in a rental (which is being charged to the dealership), just got a call and said the master tech agrees there is definetely a problem, and wants to take the transmission apart to see what's going on, whatever parts that will be needed, will definetely need to be ordered, so they want to find me a loaner and get me out of the rental (obviously they realize this will take some time).

They promised to call me as soon as the can get the car up on a lift and I requested they take pictures.

I'll report back as soon as I hear what they found.

I'm so happy that this is finally getting proper attention.

This is awesome to hear Seth! Not the part about the transmission troubles of course, but knowing Brett is already making an impact at Maund is a win for all of us. I certainly hope they return your R to you soon. Shortly after getting it back lets schedule time to lay down some product on your car's paint.

So Collin and I are going to look more at the S4 this Sunday. Its no longer shifting bad when the tranny is cold (i.e. mornings from sitting all night) but it is noticeable in the afternoons when I typically drive longer/more. Plan is to get it on the lift, inspect everything again, drop the transmission pan, and continue from there. I swear its like water is somewhere in the system or some bullisht. It just doesn't add up from what's its doing and its hard to diagnose

Also will be doing the R's brakes this weekend in case anybody wants to swing by. Just doing pads but next time around I do brakes it will be a full brake job (rotors, pads, fluid etc, caliper clean up/paint blah blah blah). I also need to get around to pulling my front apart to swap in my new a/c fan but I doubt i'll get to that this weekend.

[Cort]

This is awesome to hear Seth! Not the part about the transmission troubles of course, but knowing Brett is already making an impact at Maund is a win for all of us. I certainly hope they return your R to you soon. Shortly after getting it back lets schedule time to lay down some product on your car's paint.

So Collin and I are going to look more at the S4 this Sunday. Its no longer shifting bad when the tranny is cold (i.e. mornings from sitting all night) but it is noticeable in the afternoons when I typically drive longer/more. Plan is to get it on the lift, inspect everything again, drop the transmission pan, and continue from there. I swear its like water is somewhere in the system or some bullisht. It just doesn't add up from what's its doing and its hard to diagnose

Also will be doing the R's brakes this weekend in case anybody wants to swing by. Just doing pads but next time around I do brakes it will be a full brake job (rotors, pads, fluid etc, caliper clean up/paint blah blah blah). I also need to get around to pulling my front apart to swap in my new a/c fan but I doubt i'll get to that this weekend.

You are gonna need the tool to do the rears, don't forget.

[arethirdytwo]

Such a bummer about the transmission. I was just driving our friends DSG TDI and was actually really enjoying the transmission. I would start getting buck wild and make an enormously big deal out of it while be very calm.

[beachball6]

Working sat/Sunday otherwise if come supervise yea thats right working 12s none the less hoping its slow we seem to get all the random patients.

[Morio]

I am actually going to drive my car this weekend.... hoping to make it to SA for coffee and rides..

[JuMpMaN513]

I am actually going to drive my car this weekend.... hoping to make it to SA for coffee and rides..

[arethirdytwo]

Are you an RN Shawn? Jeez you should drive Morio's TT

Working sat/Sunday otherwise if come supervise yea thats right working 12s none the less hoping its slow we seem to get all the random patients.

[beachball6]

Not yet ask me in may. I'm a lowly army paid lpn. Similar job half the pay half the respect, but I wouldn't change it.

[Lolasaurus_Rex]

I actually turned the volts up a bit and turned the clock speed back per the instructions i found in the battle log forums. Its holding stable as I have left BF running all day in campaign mode. Temps have averaged 59 - 61 and its been running since 5:45 AM this morning

I have a new PSU waiting for me at Fry's. They have a sale on Antec and Thermaltake psu's this weekend.

Again, glad you got it sorted out. Can't go wrong with either of those brands for a PSU

[Morio]

Are you an RN Shawn? Jeez you should drive Morio's TT

lol......haters.....

[Evil16v]

This is awesome to hear Seth! Not the part about the transmission troubles of course, but knowing Brett is already making an impact at Maund is a win for all of us. I certainly hope they return your R to you soon. Shortly after getting it back lets schedule time to lay down some product on your car's paint.

So Collin and I are going to look more at the S4 this Sunday. Its no longer shifting bad when the tranny is cold (i.e. mornings from sitting all night) but it is noticeable in the afternoons when I typically drive longer/more. Plan is to get it on the lift, inspect everything again, drop the transmission pan, and continue from there. I swear its like water is somewhere in the system or some bullisht. It just doesn't add up from what's its doing and its hard to diagnose

Also will be doing the R's brakes this weekend in case anybody wants to swing by. Just doing pads but next time around I do brakes it will be a full brake job (rotors, pads, fluid etc, caliper clean up/paint blah blah blah). I also need to get around to pulling my front apart to swap in my new a/c fan but I doubt i'll get to that this weekend.

Fluid breakdown is what it's sounding like ..... But that's a very unusual event in any case I've only had that 4x ever to deal with .... I'm assuming you've tried the new fluid then literally drive enough to circulate and flush again? Some s4's have done this with success but it's just a suggestion ....

[NAYLOR]

lol......haters.....

HATOZ!

For those that were there...the rest of you should have been...

[JuMpMaN513]

HATOZ!

[TXR32]

Yeah Al, I have been getting similar information that it could just be dirty a$$ fluid and its best to at least change it out. It will be done on Sunday and we'll go from there.

Everything else on the S4 is solid. Doing the second oil change this weekend since we've purchased it and at 5K miles on the oil just from looking at it I know I could go much longer still being a nice gold color. It burns oil naturally according to Audi but we've only gone through 3/4's of a quart which is very good considering folks on Audezine burn quarts

If anybody wants to chill tomorrow, just let me know. I plan to tackle all my car stuff minus the transmission stuff.

I also plan to go down to that spot I took the S4 where the graffiti and castle looking building is. Gonna do some shots with a tripod if anybody wants to tag along.

TEXT ME.

OH and flowmasters so sound soooooooo nice on the 4.2L. Two 40-series mufflers would do the trick

[jseeley]

not bad for some cheap "reps"

[TXR32]

They look hot man. Really really love how you incorporated the center cap and vw valve stem cover. Very nice.


edit ... i called them valve stem cover gaskets so glad I called myself out on that before somebody else in here did

[beachball6]

Duhhh Mark



Buh bye lug bolts and cursing at my wheels!!!! www.motorsporthardware.com

Update AST rocks. Got a follow up call today, they shipped my adjuster yesterday in an envelope to save me 8$ shipping.

[beachball6]

Ehh tapatalk doesn't want my pic oh well

[emulous]

Went back to Maund today, got a call stating that the clutch was cracked and they sent them the wrong replacement clutch. They asked if I wanted to see it and it was cracked in 3 places (just like the other guy in the R forum) the pressure plate still looked new and I asked about the flywheel and synchros. I was told they were fine. They asked me to return the rental Jetta and put me in a loaner CC which is nice except for all the wheelspin. I should get my car back on Wednesday.

[emulous]

Not yet ask me in may. I'm a lowly army paid lpn. Similar job half the pay half the respect, but I wouldn't change it.

Since when did all these good looking/hot straight guys become nurses? It used to be a safe bet you all where gay you're the fourth one I've meet since being in Austin.

I guess I'll go back to looking at cops and lawyers. at least I get out of speeding tickets when they ask me on a date

[beachball6]

The Army is full of straight murses. It's great pay (depending on seniority) and you work w chicks most of the time. It has it's perks. That being said there are two types of Nurses crazy ones and those w/ baggage.