The official ColaDubs thread - Columbia, SC

[ShudaHadaVR6]

Quote, originally posted by websaabn »

in what car, i am not in SC yet but i have done a few swaps will be there in dec/jan

We just took my wifes Cabrio off the road. It developed a coolant leak last year, then blew the head gasket. Fixed the blown h/g put it back on the road then it developed a cooling issue(gauge works intermittently)which in turns causes the car to run hot. Just tired of chasing issues on this motor. So we are debating a Vr6 swap or rebuildig the 2 liter and put a turbo on it, but if we went the turbo route would still have to chase down all these issues. I'm ordering VAG-COM this week, I need it it for the GLi also so it works out. The biggest issue in this is she wants to keep the auto trans. So no matter what I do I have to rebuild a trans to hold up to one or the other.

[websaabn]

Quote, originally posted by ShudaHadaVR6 »

We just took my wifes Cabrio off the road. It developed a coolant leak last year, then blew the head gasket. Fixed the blown h/g put it back on the road then it developed a cooling issue(gauge works intermittently)which in turns causes the car to run hot. Just tired of chasing issues on this motor. So we are debating a Vr6 swap or rebuildig the 2 liter and put a turbo on it, but if we went the turbo route would still have to chase down all these issues. I'm ordering VAG-COM this week, I need it it for the GLi also so it works out. The biggest issue in this is she wants to keep the auto trans. So no matter what I do I have to rebuild a trans to hold up to one or the other.

yea a vr6 swap in a 3.5 cabrio keeping it a auto is going to be a PITA. you would have to find a mk4 vr6 auto car to take everything from. dont know about the laws in SC but most places its illegal to put a older motor in a newer car.

[ShudaHadaVR6]

I know the engine, management and trans ould have to be from a mkIV, but the accesory drive and subfrmae woiuld have to be from a mkIII. That's why I've debated just doing the turbo, or a S/C. This going to be a PITA either way. I'm thinking about doing the turbo, either way the car is staying off the road while this all being figured out and finished.

[websaabn]

well just adding turbo or S/C will be fairly easy I would worry about how long the auto trans will hold up with a turbo, the S/c will be easier on the trans but still not the best thing for a it. I dont know if anyone has any upgraded parts for the auto trans.

[ShudaHadaVR6]

I've been talking to Import Performance Transmission out of Wayne, NJ. They have a bunch of upgrades for the 01M. I'm thinking about sending the trans to them for a rebuild.

[seanmcd72]

Quote, originally posted by ShudaHadaVR6 »

You can bring it to my house and do it.

I missed this the other day - I may have to take you up on this. I don't have the springs yet, but will most likely get the VW Driver Gear springs soon.

[Sci]

saw that the other site is down for good . found ya'll on here . got to install my CAI this weekend.


Modified by Sci at 11:22 AM 10-26-2009

[24v_ftmfw]

looks good nick.... I'll post some pics of the flipside of that deal tonight.... oh yeah...
L O W E R I T !!!!!!!

[24v_ftmfw]

ok here she is with new shoes.... mixed feelings but the response is positive overall, worst case i will go all black with them, wifey says it gives the car some color and it needs it according to her

[fouckhest]

[quote=24v_ftmfw]ok here she is with new shoes.... mixed feelings but the response is positive overall, worst case i will go all black with them, wifey says it gives the car some color and it needs it according to her/quote]

you should buy my coilovers so you can GET LOW!!!

[ulua4me2004]

I love it Sam!

[24v_ftmfw]

Give me some poop on your coilovers your trrying to get rid of, I have a pissed off girl in the garage with no legs right now.... I will be back in sc fir thanksgiving and I wanna bring it back to va... Lmk -Sam

[fouckhest]

Quote, originally posted by 24v_ftmfw »

... Lmk -Sam

PM sent

[the_journalist]

Sam, would never do red wheels on my car, but somehow, I like it with the silver paint. I say keep em the way they are!

[seanmcd72]

you need some red color somewhere on the body now.

[24v_ftmfw]

pm'd back

[the_journalist]

Quote, originally posted by seanmcd72 »

you need some red color somewhere on the body now.

Red mirror caps maybe?

Kinda' like the yellow on this:

[websaabn]

hey I will be in town next thursday-friday looking @ houses anyone want to meet up for some food? i will be looking at houses in columbia, camden, and a few in sumter rollin in the beater if you see me feel free to flag me down..

[ShudaHadaVR6]

Maybe we need to put together something for that weekend. It's been a while since I've seen everybody.

Let us know what day is best for you and we'll see who can make it out for some eats.

[24v_ftmfw]

look for houses in Irmo one of the safest columbia neighboring towns... I live in coatesworth subdivision lots of houses for sale right now, or murraywood where chad lives also quite a few houses for sale, basically we want more people on our side of town so we have more leverage for meet up locations!!!!!

[websaabn]

well i am looking for south east columbia... trying to stay within 20-35 mins of shaw afb we will be there all day thurs, but i think we are leaving around 6-7pm on friday EDIT might stay friday


Modified by websaabn at 11:10 AM 10-29-2009

[ShudaHadaVR6]

If you have school age children I would stay out of SouthEast Columbia. I would look in NE Columbia, Blythewood, Elgin, Lugoff and Camden. I live in Blythewood and commuted to shaw for almost three years. It only took me abot 45 minutes and that is the farthest community from Shaw that I listed.

[ulua4me2004]

Sup my dub brotha's? Saw a nice Karmen Gia on I26 today... Looked like he was in the middle of a restore. New paint...But damn I dont remeber mine sitting so high?!?!

EDIT **Karmann Ghia**


Modified by ulua4me2004 at 8:00 AM 10-30-2009

[24v_ftmfw]

it may have been carmen's kia....

[ulua4me2004]

Hey I never claimed to be an englich teasher!

[the_journalist]

Quote, originally posted by ShudaHadaVR6 »

If you have school age children I would stay out of SouthEast Columbia. I would look in NE Columbia, Blythewood, Elgin, Lugoff and Camden. I live in Blythewood and commuted to shaw for almost three years. It only took me abot 45 minutes and that is the farthest community from Shaw that I listed.

I second that. That's not the best side of town even without the school situation figured in. It's worth a little extra drive to stick with the Northeast or Irmo areas.

[ShudaHadaVR6]

You just have to be very picky about where you live over there, and own a couple guns.

[24v_ftmfw]

jesus anyone have a MAF sensor for a BDF motor? this car is friggin killin me.... threw the epc light on the way back from lunch today, so it went into safety mode, gonna pull the codes at autozone tomorrow... called 1800vwparts they have a good used one for $85 so ill prolly have to call them mondAY.

[websaabn]

Quote, originally posted by 24v_ftmfw »

jesus anyone have a MAF sensor for a BDF motor? this car is friggin killin me.... threw the epc light on the way back from lunch today, so it went into safety mode, gonna pull the codes at autozone tomorrow... called 1800vwparts they have a good used one for $85 so ill prolly have to call them mondAY.

you sure thats the maf and not the brake light switch?

[24v_ftmfw]

i thought about that, looked at the recall, i need to figure out if this car ever got that recall fix??? it was an 07 recall if i remember right... I will go to the dealer in the am and see if they can look up the vin for me, thnx man!

[websaabn]

easy way to check... see if the brake lights are on when the car is on but you are not pushing the brakes.

[24v_ftmfw]

went to the dealer... brake light recall was done already, brake lights are not on, EPC light is on, no engine codes, i have a feeling the electrical demons are back, this car has a history of electrical problems... any suggestions are appreciated, im at a lost, as it stands it will go to the dealer monday.

[mostchillin]

Hey everyone -- first post on this thread. I'm still somewhat new to Columbia -- moved here in February 09. I just sold my G35x and picked up a 2010 JSW TDI from Wray -- it actually came from Ray Ellis in Hotlanta... Here's a bad pick:

Anyway -- ordering some H&R Sport springs this weekend and need to find somewhere local to get them installed. I will obviously need to get aligned after so if I can get both done at the same place, that would be ideal. Any recommendations??? Also ordering new 18s for it but still undecided on those -- looking at Raderwerks and VMRs. Likely will be going with a black or gunmetal rim... Stay tuned!

Hope to get to meet some people soon. Have a great weekend!

Mike


Modified by mostchillin at 10:04 AM 10-31-2009

[ShudaHadaVR6]

There is a great alignment shop on Two Notch, it's all they do. I don't remember the name, but I can show you where it is. I know that's bad but I suck with names.

[the_journalist]

Quote, originally posted by ShudaHadaVR6 »

There is a great alignment shop on Two Notch, it's all they do. I don't remember the name, but I can show you where it is. I know that's bad but I suck with names.

A&T next door to Audi. I highly recommend them. I used to send them ALL of the Porsche alignements when I worked for McDaniel's Porsche. They were the only ones who gould get a Cayenne right and that didn't have issues with non-standard setups on 911 track cars. To top it off, they are cheaper than most places in town.