Platinum Grey Time Line

[VR_Kraut]

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Thank you very much. I definitely don't do things out of attention, but the kind words that you and everyone else have said are much appreciated.

The main reason I posted those numbers is because I was shocked at them myself. In both wars since 2001, we have lost 7,800 service members...in the last YEAR, we have lost 6,500 veterans to suicide. Definitely a shocking number. I just want people to be aware of this.

[VR_Kraut]

Hey dude, do you have a Bentley? I really need some help with the climatronic wiring....

Ah, nah I don't. I probably should.

[VR_Kraut]

Last night was a VERY accomplished evening. I did three main things to the GLI and two to the R32.

- Fuel filter (was due at 60,000 and I am at 66,000)
- R32 junction box hook up
- Upgraded subframe bolts
- Intake SeaFoam

Obviously no photos of the fuel filter...pretty straight forward install that took me about fifteen minutes. For anyone that wants to know, the fuel filter is supposed to be replaced every 30,000 miles and costs about $30.

[VR_Kraut]

Next up was the R32 junction box. I have had it in the bay for a while, but just never had time to hook it up. So that is what I did. So the layout goes like this:

- positive cable from battery to post 1 on box
- positive cable from post 2 on box to starter
- positive cable from starter to fuse/relay box

For those who are wondering, I did this in an attempt for a more reliable way of wiring the battery relocation and a much easier way to jump start, or even access a positive terminal, the battery. I also used OEM cloth tape to help match and clean up the wires.

[VR_Kraut]

Finally the subframe bolts. I urge everyone that hasn't done this to do so. Even if you don't have the subframe clunk.

Here is the difference between the two bolts:



On the right is the OEM bolt. From my research, this bolt is actually designed to break away during a collision. This means this bolt is not extremely strong. I did this on both the GLI and R32 and every bolt I took out was bent. The GLI was more bent than the R32, but that is to be expected. I did one bolt at a time and got them extremely tight with a very long breaker bar. I need to borrow my brother's large torque wrench to make sure they are good. One car took me about twenty minutes.

While I was under there, I took some "low car damage" pictures:

My oil pan


My subframe




And some SeaFoam aftermath.

[anteramk5jetta]

A few of the same items I need to get done. How much was the subframe bolts?

[VR_Kraut]

A few of the same items I need to get done. How much was the subframe bolts?

No clue...I'll look it up in a minute. I bought them about a year and a half ago!

[anteramk5jetta]

hahahaha no problem, worse comes to worse i have to call and get a price

[VR_Kraut]

Upgraded subframe bolt: N-908-235-01, available from 1stVWParts.com for $1.65 a piece and two are needed.

[anteramk5jetta]

Upgraded subframe bolt: N-908-235-01, available from 1stVWParts.com for $1.65 a piece and two are needed.

[bryangb]

Fuel filter is due every 30k? Really?

I need to get on that..

[Fuk It MkV]

Yuuuup

[anteramk5jetta]

Fuel filter is due every 30k? Really?

I need to get on that..

You and me both, I just hit 30k so I guess thats gonna get done with the next oil change

[JettaGT8V80]

No clue...I'll look it up in a minute. I bought them about a year and a half ago!

I've been staring at mine for over a year now

[bryangb]

You and me both, I just hit 30k so I guess thats gonna get done with the next oil change

I'm at 44. Never would have thought it needed changed so early

[VR_Kraut]

Fuel filter is due every 30k? Really?

You and me both, I just hit 30k so I guess thats gonna get done with the next oil change

Yup, as per Volkswagen.

Yuuuup

Hai.

I've been staring at mine for over a year now

Haha...can't believe I waited as long as I did.

[Fuk It MkV]

Now you can't say people miss your car at shows!

https://picasaweb.google.com/lvdutch...91196972981138

[VR_Kraut]

Now you can't say people miss your car at shows!

Thanks man! Haha.

[thygreyt]

where did you buy the tape?

[VR_Kraut]

where did you buy the tape?

From a dealer. I'll see if I still have the part number laying around. They give you a lot too.

[JettaGT8V80]

the tape you should be able to get at a sports store its just friction tape i used to use it for hockey

[ubecrew610]

Wait for it................

[anteramk5jetta]

haha, when the gli was naked

[ubecrew610]

haha, when the gli was naked

XXX pics lol.......

[anteramk5jetta]

Lol, naughty naughty

[VR_Kraut]

Thanks for the pictures. Looking back, it was such a bad idea to lend my car out like I did. Oh well. On to the future.

[anteramk5jetta]

Can't dwell on the past can only worry about the future brotha. Either way, you've always made positive progress on the gli and only keeps getting better and better. So when can I expect a message about m/b more tires lol

[peskyrabbit]

Never posted in here before, so i thought it was time. Love the new wheels.

[ubecrew610]

any of u guys heading out to Dub n Rub this weekend?

[Fuk It MkV]

I rub this dub often


Sent from my iPhone using this app that I paid 2.99 for

[OEM+ sluts]

Wait for it................

I spy a partially shaved front end thats been collecting dust in my garage for months

[VR_Kraut]

So when can I expect a message about m/b more tires lol

Tires will be here tomorrow...wheels I still have not received a tracking number. Thinking early next week.

Never posted in here before, so i thought it was time. Love the new wheels.

Welcome and thanks!

any of u guys heading out to Dub n Rub this weekend?

I have to work on Saturday and have a wedding to attend on Sunday. So I'm out.

I rub this dub often

That you do...as do I. Btw, love your PCV fix.

I spy a partially shaved front end thats been collecting dust in my garage for months

I was going to say, I haven't heard of any progress.

[Fuk It MkV]

That you do...as do I. Btw, love your PCV fix.

Don't even get me started

[anteramk5jetta]

Its kinda like him coming to the shop for me to fix the sensor on the 2.5 intake, NEVER HAPPENED

[VR_Kraut]

Oh snap.