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    05-05-2010 05:56 PM #1
    Wanted to introduce myself to the MK6 forums. I just sold my passat, and got into a mk6 CW gti. Its got all the options I wanted (2dr, Manual, Interlagos, B-xenon's) and none of the options I didnt (sunroof, Nav). I added a couple little touches.

    More to come of course.

    My last two cars...




    Still have this one


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    05-05-2010 06:12 PM #2
    nice B5.5! enjoy the gti!

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    05-20-2011 12:32 AM #3
    Quote Originally Posted by crm View Post
    nice B5.5! enjoy the gti!
    X2 always loved that factory green.
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    05-20-2011 01:45 AM #4
    Quote Originally Posted by UCME2 View Post
    X2 always loved that factory green.
    Fresco Green

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    05-05-2010 06:59 PM #5
    makes me miss my mk1 jetta coupe

    both cars look good!

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    05-06-2010 12:49 AM #6
    Quote Originally Posted by Dumpd30v View Post
    makes me miss my mk1 jetta coupe

    both cars look good!
    been thinking about selling it, but I know i would be kicking myself if i did

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    05-05-2010 08:29 PM #7
    Nice collection you've had over the years

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    06-26-2011 01:04 PM #8
    Quote Originally Posted by Nothing5 View Post
    Nice collection you've had over the years
    Definitely.
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    06-26-2011 01:29 PM #9
    Quote Originally Posted by PSU View Post
    Definitely.
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    05-06-2010 01:05 AM #10
    you would, trust me. if you do though, i may know of a home for it haha

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    05-06-2010 10:08 PM #11
    nice. the white one plates are awesome. got one the other day.

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    05-06-2010 10:34 PM #12
    congrats, welcome!

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    05-07-2010 02:53 AM #13
    That's a good problem!
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    i'd lock this thread but i have no clue how...

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    05-07-2010 10:19 AM #16
    Thanks guys, putting to many miles on it. Haha, just want to drive

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    05-09-2010 01:46 AM #17
    need coils

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    05-14-2010 01:36 PM #18
    Gominigo.com Has a great product for those thant dont want holes in the front bumper, but need to run a plate.


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    01-09-2013 09:20 AM #19
    Quote Originally Posted by 98DUB View Post
    Gominigo.com Has a great product for those thant dont want holes in the front bumper, but need to run a plate.

    Hey Kellen, where did you get that plate?? The dealer in Atlanta didn't have any when I bought my car, and said they haven't had them for a few years. And the dealer here in Tulsa didn't know what I was talking about! ?? (my dealer here sucks, it was just recently bought by another dealer - hopefully that will help)

    I just bought a '69 Bug that's white and I would like to put that plate on the front.

    Sorry for Mr. R32 taking your thread off topic.

    Back on topic though...
    when you had the DT coils, are those anything like the ST coils?? The ST's are on sale at fifteen52 and I was thinking about doing those instead of the KW's. Any experience with the ST coils? Or would you say save the extra $300-$400 and splurge for the KW's? I only want to buy them once, you know?

    Thanks man - and appreciate all your advice on the LED tails, they came in last night.

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    01-09-2013 10:31 AM #20
    Sorry Kellen.

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    01-09-2013 10:58 AM #21
    seems like some circle jerking is going on in here.

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    01-09-2013 11:21 AM #22
    Quote Originally Posted by barryf1fan View Post
    Hey Kellen, where did you get that plate?? The dealer in Atlanta didn't have any when I bought my car, and said they haven't had them for a few years. And the dealer here in Tulsa didn't know what I was talking about! ?? (my dealer here sucks, it was just recently bought by another dealer - hopefully that will help)

    I just bought a '69 Bug that's white and I would like to put that plate on the front.

    Sorry for Mr. R32 taking your thread off topic.

    Back on topic though...
    when you had the DT coils, are those anything like the ST coils?? The ST's are on sale at fifteen52 and I was thinking about doing those instead of the KW's. Any experience with the ST coils? Or would you say save the extra $300-$400 and splurge for the KW's? I only want to buy them once, you know?

    Thanks man - and appreciate all your advice on the LED tails, they came in last night.

    Got the plate from my dealer when I bought the car, dont think they are available anymore.

    DTS and ST coils are one in the same. DTS isnt available stateside anymore, and ST is. ST is a subdivsion of KW. So, they are essentialy the same except for one is galvanized and one is stainless. So if you are going to be in more 'weatherd' climates then I would go with KW, if not ST's are great. Also, you get a little more if you bump up to V2/3's. But thats only if you need it.

    Hope that helps

    Quote Originally Posted by johnnyR32 View Post
    Sorry Kellen.


    Quote Originally Posted by Squirrel Nuts View Post
    seems like some circle jerking is going on in here.
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    01-09-2013 04:54 PM #23
    Quote Originally Posted by barryf1fan View Post

    Back on topic though...
    when you had the DT coils, are those anything like the ST coils?? The ST's are on sale at fifteen52 and I was thinking about doing those instead of the KW's. Any experience with the ST coils? Or would you say save the extra $300-$400 and splurge for the KW's? I only want to buy them once, you know?
    i had st's on my passat b4 and they were super for the price. not sure what im going to pick up yet, i was thinking ultralows or st's

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    01-09-2013 09:18 PM #24
    Quote Originally Posted by volvoc30 View Post
    i had st's on my passat b4 and they were super for the price. not sure what im going to pick up yet, i was thinking ultralows or st's
    i'm guessing you know this, but those are two very different coilovers.

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    01-10-2013 06:41 PM #25
    Quote Originally Posted by prospal View Post
    i'm guessing you know this, but those are two very different coilovers.


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    01-09-2013 05:04 PM #26
    Quote Originally Posted by barryf1fan View Post
    Hey Kellen, where did you get that plate?? The dealer in Atlanta didn't have any when I bought my car, and said they haven't had them for a few years. And the dealer here in Tulsa didn't know what I was talking about! ?? (my dealer here sucks, it was just recently bought by another dealer - hopefully that will help)

    I just bought a '69 Bug that's white and I would like to put that plate on the front.
    I might have an extra one of these. I got a few when I bought my GTI. I'll check and let you know.

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    01-09-2013 07:00 PM #27
    Quote Originally Posted by johnnyR32 View Post
    I might have an extra one of these. I got a few when I bought my GTI. I'll check and let you know.
    I dunno where mine even went too

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    01-09-2013 07:13 PM #28
    Quote Originally Posted by 98DUB View Post
    Got the plate from my dealer when I bought the car, dont think they are available anymore.

    DTS and ST coils are one in the same. DTS isnt available stateside anymore, and ST is. ST is a subdivsion of KW. So, they are essentialy the same except for one is galvanized and one is stainless. So if you are going to be in more 'weatherd' climates then I would go with KW, if not ST's are great. Also, you get a little more if you bump up to V2/3's. But thats only if you need it.

    Hope that helps
    Thanks for the explanation, Kellen. That does indeed help. I may have to jump on these.


    Quote Originally Posted by johnnyR32 View Post
    I might have an extra one of these. I got a few when I bought my GTI. I'll check and let you know.
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    05-14-2010 02:41 PM #30
    yeah front spoiler is coming, thinking of doing it textured and not white.

    And the flash will happen this summer, when achtun!ng has their sale

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    nice rides. Sooooo everything is good. Title said you had a problem? Did see it anywhere. Unless it was the oil leaked on the floor in one of the last pics
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    Quote Originally Posted by GTI010H20 View Post
    nice rides. Sooooo everything is good. Title said you had a problem? Did see it anywhere. Unless it was the oil leaked on the floor in one of the last pics

    AA reference. He's a VW addict.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GTI010H20 View Post
    nice rides. Sooooo everything is good. Title said you had a problem? Did see it anywhere. Unless it was the oil leaked on the floor in one of the last pics
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    AA reference. He's a VW addict.
    Yup! and thats not oil. Its water. I just washed it

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    Quote Originally Posted by 98DUB View Post
    Yup! and thats not oil. Its water. I just washed it
    haha...i had a feeling that it was just an addict thing. Good to know its just oil.
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    water, it was just water

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