The ask a stupid question thread

[ytsemaddy]

If I were you, I would take it to them and tell them. Most collision repair places have a 6 month warranty, so they should put the right fender lining in there for you at no cost.

Unfortunately the repairs were done in January, so I suspect they'll tell me I'm SOL, but it's worth a shot.

[LI_GTI9]

Probably asked at some point but I got one
I wanna match my sidemarkers. I bought the tinted ones. They look good but I wanna go cleaner. Where can I buy an exact United Gray?

[evosky]

Probably asked at some point but I got one
I wanna match my sidemarkers. I bought the tinted ones. They look good but I wanna go cleaner. Where can I buy an exact United Gray?

have to have a set painted. that's the only waiy

[resilientsoma]

Probably asked at some point but I got one
I wanna match my sidemarkers. I bought the tinted ones. They look good but I wanna go cleaner. Where can I buy an exact United Gray?

CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK

or just get them painted at a shop. as posted above, no place sells them painted.

[LI_GTI9]

Nice. Thanks

[atherton213]

If your feeling DIY'ish you can order the supplies to do it your self
http://www.automotivetouchup.com/

Here is mine i did the other day (the last picture is after 2 layers clear, not buffed or wetsanded yet which is why its got some orange peel... since i finished them and wetsanded/polished they are perfect)

[RacerX35]

Sorry, quick question on my '11 GTI and no time to read through alllllll the pages. I'm leaving work and won't be around the CPU until late tonight. What does the "OFF" mean on the "+" paddle mean. Is that part of a launch control? I pretty much have everything else understood. Way better than my MIV Jetta. to an answer.

[wasim12]

Sorry, quick question on my '11 GTI and no time to read through alllllll the pages. I'm leaving work and won't be around the CPU until late tonight. What does the "OFF" mean on the "+" paddle mean. Is that part of a launch control? I pretty much have everything else understood. Way better than my MIV Jetta. to an answer.

If you're in manual mode and you press and hold the Upshift paddle (aka '+' aka 'Off') for 3 seconds it'll deactivate manual mode and put you back into auto.

[RacerX35]

If you're in manual mode and you press and hold the Upshift paddle (aka '+' aka 'Off') for 3 seconds it'll deactivate manual mode and put you back into auto.

Simple enough

Thanks!! Like I said,

[MN6845]

Stupid Question:

Has anyone replaced their 6 mm allen oil pan drain bolt with the conventional 18 mm hex oil pan bolt?

I own a 2012 GTI for reference.

Edit: The thread pitch of the bolts are the same, the 'new style' oil plug is about 10 MM shorter, are there any problems with using the older style bolt?

Edit II: my dealer only sell the old style bolt, guess I'll change to the tried and true.

[resilientsoma]

Stupid Question:

Has anyone replaced their 6 mm allen oil pan drain bolt with the conventional 18 mm hex oil pan bolt?

I own a 2012 GTI for reference.

Edit: The thread pitch of the bolts are the same, the 'new style' oil plug is about 10 MM shorter, are there any problems with using the older style bolt?

Edit II: my dealer only sell the old style bolt, guess I'll change to the tried and true.

I changed mine to the GOLD PLUG magnetic drain bolt. It's a bolt and it will help protect my engine

[Aonarch]

I use ECS Tuning's magnetic plug.

[resilientsoma]

ECS isn't as strong as GOLD PLUG

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showpo...3&postcount=27

[johnnyR32]

[Ryyyyyy]

If you install a CCTA downpipe on a CBFA, will it just throw a CEL and run fine?

I'm not exactly sure but the CBFA has three 02 censors?

Will it cause different kinds of issues?

Reason being is that my friend is trading in his car and he would give me his downpipe for free.

[resilientsoma]

If you install a CCTA downpipe on a CBFA, will it just throw a CEL and run fine?

I'm not exactly sure but the CBFA has three 02 censors?

Will it cause different kinds of issues?

Reason being is that my friend is trading in his car and he would give me his downpipe for free.

CBFA has the extra sensors. You can just plug the 1 up. What brand is it? You can always contact the vendor if you're uncertain. Just ask them what is required to run that dp.


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[Ryyyyyy]

CBFA has the extra sensors. You can just plug the 1 up. What brand is it? You can always contact the vendor if you're uncertain. Just ask them what is required to run that dp.


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It might just be the Godspeed one.

[resilientsoma]

It might just be the Godspeed one.

This may help you, looks like you'll have to do some modding:

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14350

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showth...t=34706&page=2

[LIvdub]

So, about really stupid questions...How does the engine cover come off? I think just take off the oil cap and then pull (I think theres pins that hold it on?)

[resilientsoma]

So, about really stupid questions...How does the engine cover come off? I think just take off the oil cap and then pull (I think theres pins that hold it on?)

Just pops off. No need to take oil cap off. Held in with 4 snap points. Just pull her out.


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[LIvdub]

Just pops off. No need to take oil cap off. Held in with 4 snap points. Just pull her out.


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Thanks man, Couldn't find anything but the FSI (I think) where you have to take out the airbox and stuff. I've heard of people putting there engine cover on for winter, is there a reason for this?

[Outie5000]

Thanks man, Couldn't find anything but the FSI (I think) where you have to take out the airbox and stuff. I've heard of people putting there engine cover on for winter, is there a reason for this?

Lack of basic science education in schools.

[resilientsoma]

Lack of basic science education in schools.

this.

there is no need for that, but do what you want

[LIvdub]

this.

there is no need for that, but do what you want

Thanks

[hussdog426]

how hard is it to add the OEM GTI rear spoiler to the Golf?

[NotLowEnough]

how hard is it to add the OEM GTI rear spoiler to the Golf?

It isn't, provided your exhaust lines up.

FTR, OE GTI exhaust on a TDI is the tits.

[98DUB]

It isn't, provided your exhaust lines up.

FTR, OE GTI exhaust on a TDI is the tits.

I think he meant the upper spoiler?

[NotLowEnough]

I think he meant the upper spoiler?

Ah. In that case, it should be fairly straightforward.

[hussdog426]

I think he meant the upper spoiler?

yes, the upper spoiler

Ah. In that case, it should be fairly straightforward.

im assuing the GTI spoiler has to be glued on? or screwed on?

[slavextoxwages]

does this mod exist for mk6's? had it done in my mk4 gti and really liked the lights on the vents

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...lat-quot-vents

pic/thread credit to mr.vwcastner

[NotLowEnough]

does this mod exist for mk6's? had it done in my mk4 gti and really liked the lights on the vents

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...lat-quot-vents

pic/thread credit to mr.vwcastner

Negative.

[MN6845]

im assuing the GTI spoiler has to be glued on? or screwed on?

The GTI rear spoiler is glued on the hatch, a good glass guy can do the switch.

[hussdog426]

The GTI rear spoiler is glued on the hatch, a good glass guy can do the switch.

ahh, thanks

[her_gti]

stupid question..

i have a 2010 gti. i just purchased detroits from a 2012 gti. do these have the same tpms sensors that my '10 has or does it have the wheel sensors instead?

[Aonarch]

stupid question..

i have a 2010 gti. i just purchased detroits from a 2012 gti. do these have the same tpms sensors that my '10 has or does it have the wheel sensors instead?

2011+ does not have sensors. You either need to install them, or turn off TPMS with vagcom.