Official MKIII DIY and Helpfull Hint Thread

[Dutchsider]

Sticky this mother f*cker to the top of the forum!

[polofreaks]

Sticky this mother f*cker to the top of the forum!

[polofreaks]

euro bumper fix

Thread Starter: Minor_Threat

Link to thread: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...1#post68319736

[vr6bwoy]

This **** is da best dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! very helpfull.. thanx

[jeanofl]

[Dutchsider]

bump

[bansheelos]

Muy bueno!

[zrace07]

Great info thread. Get moderators to sticky it in with the FAQ. I really wish someone would re-vamp the FAQ section. It sucks.

[polofreaks]

Girling 54 rebuild/ mk3 upgrade

Thread Starter: hookdub

Link to thread: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?3186789

[polofreaks]

How to keep stock speaker grilles with aftermarket speakers

Thread Starter: The Gloves of Death

Link to thread: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...1#post40864988

[polofreaks]

replace the foam and the seat heater harness

Thread Starter: Bariman82

Link to thread: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...1#post40890584

[OC80]

This should be stickied!

[Dutchsider]

OBDI Performance Chip Install

Thread Starter: Dutchsider

Link to Thread
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...res-are-fun%29

[polofreaks]

De-ambering your smoked lighting... for GLX tails and Euro smoked turn signals

Threas starter: .:Ryan

Link to thread: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ghlight=DIY+o2

[polofreaks]

Roll Your Fenders

Thread starter : UNKNOWN

Images Here:

[croutonjack]

I think everyone is in agreement that this needs to be stickied.

[nater]

Can't sticky this thread guys. It's the rules. I didn't make the rules, just try to enforce them.

[glockmk3]

Can't sticky this thread guys. It's the rules. I didn't make the rules, just try to enforce them.

The first rule of Fight Club is: you do not talk about Fight Club.
The second rule of Fight Club is: you do NOT talk about Fight Club.
The third rule is: you do not sticky the most inspirational thread on Vortex.

[Dutchsider]

Can't sticky this thread guys. It's the rules. I didn't make the rules, just try to enforce them.

That's not the Nater mentality

[polofreaks]

Rear Fog Light (by Cabrios20m)

Thread Starter: Cabrios20m (REPOSTED by polofreaks)

Link to thread:http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...-Cabrios20m%29

[polofreaks]

How to put a stock 98+/MkIV non-monsoon radio in your Mk3

VW Part# 000-979-133-B (Only need one pigtail with the clip on the end)~$3

Procedure:
-First, pull out your stock radio and unclip everything.
-Next, locate the black wire harness. Take the yellow pigtail with clip and stick the clip in pin#5.
Connector should look like this:
-----------------------
I 1 I 3 I 5 I 7 I
==----------------------
I 2 I 4 I 6 I 8 I
-----------------------
-Next, take the tap-in connector and connect it to the big red wire with grey stripe (out of pin#7 I believe). Be careful not to damage the wire too much.
-Now test connect your new head unit and you're good to go!

[polofreaks]

Programming Keyless Entry Remotes

Originally posted by golfSPORT95


1. Put your spare key into the ignition and put it onto the ON position, DONT start the car

2. Close your door. In the drivers side, turn the key to the left (unlock
position) and hold it.

3. It will beep 3 times. Let go to the key so it sits in the lock.

4. With each of your new remotes, separately, press the unlock button, each
button will cause a "HONK"

5. Turn the key to the left again until it beeps.

6. PROGRAMMED



And

Credit goes to Pfeil for this one!

Btw...you need 2 keys for it.

1) put one key in the ignition and turn it to the on position

2) close the driver door

3) put the other key in the door and hold it in the unlock position until you hear 3 short beeps. then let go and leave the key in the door.

4) press the unlock button on the remote. the car will beep.

5) hold the door key in the open position again until it beeps three times.

6) you're done!

[glockmk3]

Sweet, I made it into someone's sig!

Keep up the good work man, I utilize this thread about as much as I utilize the "search" feature.

[polofreaks]

Revamping VR6 Shifter . . . New Bushings.... Shorter Shaft

Thread Starter: lazyace

Link to thread:http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...-Shorter-Throw

[nap83]

this might be a little off, but helps nonetheless. if you need to change your tired cig lighter. this might be a good option for replacement.

bentley and rolls royce cig lighter

[Rodeeo]

I am on my first day of owning my new(to me) 98 gti. I cant thank the OP enough for the info collected in here.

[polofreaks]

I am on my first day of owning my new(to me) 98 gti. I cant thank the OP enough for the info collected in here.

[bootsmagee]

Video:

Clutch Master/Slave Cylinder explained, plus HOW TO: bleed the Master/Slave Cyl. system.

[Dutchsider]

I'm going to bump this thread every week. You should all do the same

[Dutchsider]

bump

[glockmk3]

bump

If it can't be stickied, then bump it every time you log on.

[dubraycer36]

[polofreaks]

Headlight switch color change (LED)

Thread Starter : JohnStamos

Link to thread : http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ange-%28LED%29

[polofreaks]

MKIV Shift Boot Retrofit (Retain Trim Ring)

Thread Starter : BarnDweller

Link to thread : http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...highlight=MkIV

[nap83]

Just adding to the list:

Detailed Joey Mod