What did you do today to your CC ?

[CC'ed]

The upgrade from the stock RSB to the H&R 24mm (set on its stiffest setting) was good, but it just did not have enough roll control. There was no perceptable ride degradation, and the bushings did not squeek (they are teflon lined).

The amount of roll-control, with the BSH 27mm RSB (set to the stiffest setting) is just about perfect, much closer to nuetral handling (I still have the stock front bar). The ride degraded very slightly, most people would not notice. The BSH poly bushings are not teflon lined, they provide a zerk fitting so you can grease them with a grease gun, a nice feature. I used some Krytox grease on them, no squeeks so far (but I have only put about 60 miles on the car since the install). The install is easy, but I needed to drill-out the bar end-link holes a hair, so that the stock VW end-link bolt could pass thru the hole, no big deal. The BSH clears my Stern Rear SubFrame Reinforcement just fine, but I had to take that off to swap bars.

The car now feels like a proper sport sedan, I highly reccomend the BSH. VW should install a bar like this from the factory...I can't think of any downside to it. I am still feeling the cars limits out, want to make sure I havent crossed over the line into oversteer. Some extreme manuevers in an empty wet parking lot should demonstrate how the car will react now. Considering this bar was originally designed for the lighter GTI, I don't think it is too stiff for the CC. Eventually I will install my front H&R 28mm bar, but that install is a pain (have to drop the subframe).

The Unibrace UB was bought direct from unibrace.com. I have them on both my CCs. Not a real perceptable difference, but anything that makes the CC chassis stiffer is a good thing.

[DOQ fastlane]

Excellent information.

I'm leaning towards the Bsh 27mm.
My fk's already come with shortend end links so regardless I should be clear no matter which one I got with

[Ribz80]

Excellent information.

I'm leaning towards the Bsh 27mm.
My fk's already come with shortend end links so regardless I should be clear no matter which one I got with

Best price I have seen is ebay at $246 free shipping.

Know of a better source?

[CC'ed]

I bought the BSH RSB on ebay....best price I could find.

I thought the shortened end-links are a front strut-thing, for adjustable coil-overs. You got shortened end-links for the rear?

[NastyRLine]

Gave the engine some proper love.

[MrRline]

Gave the engine some proper love.

I like it. Sorry I may need to jack this mod

[KOWCC]

I like it. Sorry I may need to jack this mod

U and me both DJ, for some odd reason that mod
Is dope!!! Simple but just very sweet, can't explain why, it just is!! eBay has them,

[amouse]

finally installed DRL LED from jsltuning.com





and replace some seat buttons


Side Mirror from chrome to brushed aluminium.

[InvertedB]

Nice looking LEDs and nice video of them. If you don't mind me asking, how much are the JLS lights running these days and how difficult was the install?

[snobrdrdan]

The upgrade from the stock RSB to the H&R 24mm (set on its stiffest setting) was good, but it just did not have enough roll control. There was no perceptable ride degradation, and the bushings did not squeek (they are teflon lined).

x2 on this

I have the H&R 24mm rear bar as well (on stiff), and IMO it doesn't give enough roll control.
No noise or change in ride, like he said, though

On my GTI's....yeah the 24mm solid rear bar made a difference.
But on the CC's longer wheelbase, the 24mm isn't enough IMO.

I always had a hunch that the GTI & CC sway bars were interchangeable (but never confirmed)....so if the BSH 27mm fits, then they truly are the same.

I don't plan on changing it out, but if you're looking for a bigger & effective bar....I'd look at the 28mm H&R Time Attack rear sway bar instead.
Keeps the teflon bushings stilll...which are noise & maintenance free:
http://www.awe-tuning.com/products/v...-swaybars.html

I had the APR/Hotchkis 27mm rear bar on my GTI for all of 2 days...even with a lot of lube, the poly bushings squeaked and drove me crazy....took it off right away & sold it.
BUT the roll control of the 27mm bar was amazing....the car was flat in the turns with no body roll.

[amouse]

Nice looking LEDs and nice video of them. If you don't mind me asking, how much are the JLS lights running these days and how difficult was the install?

there is a few type and all are different prices. installing is not hard. there is no cutting on original wire or anything. Just tap the wire from fuse box which apparently have a few empty slot. works brilliantly..

[DOQ fastlane]

Damn I love those led lights.

Any diy on what to tap in to exactly.

[snobrdrdan]

Any diy on what to tap in to exactly.

Your wallet or a line of credit....they're $449
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...hlight=drl+led

Complete instructions though:
http://www.achtuning.kr/src/board/bo..._article_id=66

[DOQ fastlane]

I just saw it too. That's gotta be one of the worst mark ups I've ever seen.
Let's say the clear turns cost $90..that's about $20 worth of leds in the housing.

No thanks.

[amouse]

Your wallet or a line of credit....they're $449
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...hlight=drl+led

Complete instructions though:
http://www.achtuning.kr/src/board/bo..._article_id=66

not sure why the guide shows that it tap the fuse box inside the cabin. but i just tap it on the outside fuse box.

[jonyCC]

Today I'm having the window tint removed from the car. When I bought it the entire car had tint on it, and I noticed it was peeling. Rather than fix it I just asked to have it removed, even though tinted glass on black looks awesome. I'm also getting a new back window since the dealer said removing the tint would mess up the rear defrosters.

On a side note, anyone have any luck having their VW dealer using VAG com to set the remote to drop and open the windows w/ remote fob? The service guy seemed a bit confused if it was possible, even after I showed screenshots of the settings needed.

[SlavaKM]

I disagree.
Black cars with tint are ghetto as it gets.
Keep the car and windows clean and it looks way better.

My opinion obviously.

[FastB7S4]

I disagree.
Black cars with tint are ghetto as it gets.
Keep the car and windows clean and it looks way better.

My opinion obviously.

Definitely your opinion. I have 40% tint on mine and I think it looks great. It's subtle and still looks classy. I would agree on the ghetto comment for dark tint (5% limo), though. This goes for all color cars, not just black. Also ghetto is mirror tint and cheap/fading/purple tint from Pep Boys.

[jonyCC]

I think this tint was 35%, it wasnt 5% but I think it did look good. It will be weird the first couple days until I'm used to it.

Hopefully they will program the car with the fob to allow windows up/down feature.

[R0bL0gic]

Back from Billy Boat, yes again. Shortened the tips







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They have updated the exhaust diagram and pulled the tips in and now have a part number, probably not on their website as of yet.

[DOQ fastlane]

Still no sound clips?

[Dion@ACHTUN!NG]

They have updated the exhaust diagram and pulled the tips in and now have a part number, probably not on their website as of yet.

[R0bL0gic]

Still no sound clips?

LOL! Sorry Man. I uploaded it to IS but I didn't listen to it, I had the wife help!

[BadBunny1.8T]

got the vmrs mounted with the h&r sport springs. Now time for a wash and wax

[R0bL0gic]

LOL! Sorry Man. I uploaded it to IS but I didn't listen to it, I had the wife help!

It's rejecting the video, almost 100 meg

[DOQ fastlane]

100 mb?
That's nothing. Why not load it on vimeo or youtube?

[R0bL0gic]

That's what I thought, I'll try one of the others

[snobrdrdan]

On a side note, anyone have any luck having their VW dealer using VAG com to set the remote to drop and open the windows w/ remote fob? The service guy seemed a bit confused if it was possible, even after I showed screenshots of the settings needed.

99% of the dealers won't do it, or possibly can't even do it.

Just find someone local.
There's a Vag Com locator if you google it....or even on the other forums...like Golfmk6 or Golfmkv which use the same Vag Com cable.

Plus having someone local do it is cheaper than the dealer. Most guys might charge just a 6 pack of beer or $10-20.

Another option....maybe even try your local tuner that might have APR or GIAC tuning....they usually have Vag Com.

[cook0066]

Had the 40k service done to mine today. Got out the door for $299. I take it to an Independent shop that specializes in VW, Audi, BMW, and Porsche. Thankful I have the Manual. Didn't have to flush the DSG.


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[snobrdrdan]

Finally got my car aligned today.

Thru Firestone with the Lifetime Alignment FTW!!!
(no questions asked, 3rd time back there)

The front caster is a little off, but it's not adjustable & still in spec though:

[neoprufrok]

got the vmrs mounted with the h&r sport springs. Now time for a wash and wax

Looks nice, is this after settling?

[KOWCC]

Finally got my car aligned today.

Thru Firestone with the Lifetime Alignment FTW!!!
(no questions asked, 3rd time back there)

The front caster is a little off, but it's not adjustable & still in spec though:

Buddy which Firestone??? I gotta start going there....for life!!

[BadBunny1.8T]

Looks nice, is this after settling?

This shot is a couple hrs after install. Not sure how long it takes to finally settle

[snobrdrdan]

Buddy which Firestone??? I gotta start going there....for life!!

Firestone in Northville (8 & Haggerty)

They did a great job, IMO.

It's the life of the (one) car....I think it was $165 I paid originally, last year.
Since I've been thru 5 different suspension setups already....it's come in handy

[R0bL0gic]

This shot is a couple hrs after install. Not sure how long it takes to finally settle

A few weeks maybe, I had the same springs prior to going coils.