The ask a stupid question thread

[Squirrel Nuts]

How does the mkvi horn compare to the mkiv horn?

I like the horn in my mkiv. Makes the car sound bigger than it is. I forgot to try
the horn on my test drive :-/

Horn's fine. The little fart that it does when you lock the doors via the remote, sucks fried ass.

[ThreadBomber]

Horn's fine. The little fart that it does when you lock the doors via the remote, sucks fried ass.

Turned it off on mine

[Squirrel Nuts]

Turned it off on mine

I did too but I didn't like not being able to know when it locked

[Feyd]

Doing the audi chirp retrofit is on my list... parts are pretty expensive though. Plus it looks like a relatively involved DIY, so I want to wait for warmer weather.



I too have my horn off, but I would like some audible chime as well.

[enrique145]

What are the best aftermarket xenon lights I can get for my GTI?

[O_loung1]

at 2500 rpms why does my 2.0t sound like a e46 m3 @ WOT?

[coostov]

Finally, I can ask my totally n00b and stupid question:

'11 JSW owner.

What is the proper order for getting springs, spacers and new rims on my car. Do I need to install sport springs before I get the rims, or do I get the rims and base what springs I buy on them? And then spacers come last I imagine...

Thanks in advance!

[acdelco]

I have always heard drop first, then wheels and spacers together

[burtomr]

What are the best aftermarket xenon lights I can get for my GTI?

I have USP Motorsports 4300K HID's (same 'K' as stock):

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ories-and-LEDs

Highly recommended, a PITA to install, but worth it...

[v8282w]

How does the mkvi horn compare to the mkiv horn?

I like the horn in my mkiv. Makes the car sound bigger than it is. I forgot to try
the horn on my test drive :-/

I have both cars and I HATE the horn on my mk6. A girl said to me that my horn sounds cute. mk4 is a deeper tone than the mk6. Actually to be honest I just realized I never actually used the horn. I am going by the way the horn sounds when you lock the car, which I turned off cause it's "cute".

[v8282w]

What does VW stand for??

I am guessing your joking but in case your not, it stands for "The people's car". VW was started from Hitler's concepts to create a new Germany.

[SanJoseJetta]

My stupid question:

What is the "coming home" feature??? I hear it alot and have no clue wtf you guys are talking about.

[Joey Russo]

Finally, I can ask my totally n00b and stupid question:

'11 JSW owner.

What is the proper order for getting springs, spacers and new rims on my car. Do I need to install sport springs before I get the rims, or do I get the rims and base what springs I buy on them? And then spacers come last I imagine...

Thanks in advance!

If you're getting just springs, you might as well get those first. Then wheels and then spacers if needed. With a spring drop, spacing out your car really won't do that much good due to you still having wheel gap but it helps a bit visually. Obviously, the best way to get wheels is to get ones that have the proper offset in the first place

[SanJoseJetta]

My stupid question:

What is the "coming home" feature??? I hear it alot and have no clue wtf you guys are talking about.

Bump for an answer! >>> here have a beer

[Joey Russo]

Bump for an answer! >>> here have a beer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awaNW...1&feature=fvwp

[SanJoseJetta]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awaNW...1&feature=fvwp

Thanks Joey!.......But that can't be a very good feature for those HID's. They take time to heat up....i wouldn't think you would want them turning on and off like that.

[ThreadBomber]

I did too but I didn't like not being able to know when it locked

It still flashes the signals, and the red light flashes on the drivers door.

[theharleyquin]

I've been reading the forums for a long time but have a question: What's the maximum torque limit for the MK6 DSG? I know APR has been running Stage 3 Kits on their cars for a while (Arin I'm looking in your direction) with ft/lbs around 320+. Just curious to know what the max limit is stock without upgrading clutch packs.

[Squirrel Nuts]

Remember, stupid question thread...

What do bumpstops on coilovers do? Why do some cut em?

[Pete W.]

Remember, stupid question thread...

What do bumpstops on coilovers do? Why do some cut em?

They stop the bumps. Some people like to feel the bumps. Duh that was a stupid question or was that a stupid answer you pick

Okay I can't just leave it at that.

The main reason for bump stops is to prevent the damper from bottoming out under full compression as it could destroy the dampers. If you use the factory stops and you put lowering springs in some cases the bumps top won't allow you to have any room for the springs to compress thus you would be riding on the bump stops or a rigid suspension.

I personally remove them whenever I change springs.

[VE2ITAS]

Here is a question that i fear is too stupid for a thread of its own...

Is there anyway (through VAGcom or something) to make it so the tacho, speedometer things, wind up entirely (speedometer, rpm, gas, temp...etc) at start up ...

like they do on start up for example, the golf r....corvette, ferrari...etc

sorry, i just dont know the actual term of what im trying to describe

[Pete W.]

Here is a question that i fear is too stupid for a thread of its own...

Is there anyway (through VAGcom or something) to make it so the tacho, speedometer things, wind up entirely (speedometer, rpm, gas, temp...etc) at start up ...

like they do on start up for example, the golf r....corvette, ferrari...etc

sorry, i just dont know the actual term of what im trying to describe

I used to have a pontiac that did that. I want to know as well.

[Squirrel Nuts]

Here is a question that i fear is too stupid for a thread of its own...

Is there anyway (through VAGcom or something) to make it so the tacho, speedometer things, wind up entirely (speedometer, rpm, gas, temp...etc) at start up ...

like they do on start up for example, the golf r....corvette, ferrari...etc

sorry, i just dont know the actual term of what im trying to describe

You mean the gauge sweep?

Yeah, there's the coding somewhere around here you'll just have to search for it.

[Squirrel Nuts]

They stop the bumps. Some people like to feel the bumps. Duh that was a stupid question or was that a stupid answer you pick

Okay I can't just leave it at that.

The main reason for bump stops is to prevent the damper from bottoming out under full compression as it could destroy the dampers. If you use the factory stops and you put lowering springs in some cases the bumps top won't allow you to have any room for the springs to compress thus you would be riding on the bump stops or a rigid suspension.

I personally remove them whenever I change springs.

Ah okay. Thanks.

[VE2ITAS]

You mean the gauge sweep?

Yeah, there's the coding somewhere around here you'll just have to search for it.

thank you

I will get to searching! GAUGE SWEEP FTW

[evosky]

thank you

I will get to searching! GAUGE SWEEP FTW

yes, you need to have the specific control module/build date that supports that sort of thing (esp if you have a 2010 model). under VAGCOM it's called "instrument staging". it's so sweet to see it every time i start up the car

[Squirrel Nuts]

yes, you need to have the specific control module/build date that supports that sort of thing (esp if you have a 2010 model). under VAGCOM it's called "instrument staging". it's so sweet to see it every time i start up the car

Yes, this too. I forgot. I have a 2010 and it worked thank God.

[CheesyRider]

Will 16" wheels fit on a GTI or are the brakes too big?

I'm just curious because my wife is thinking about getting a GTI and we have already have some 16" winter wheels that we purchased for her JSW TDI. If she does get the GTI, we are more likely to want to put them on that car and just stick with all season tires for the whole year on the JSW.

On a side note, my wife loves her JSW, but feels it is too slow, hence the interest in the GTI. That's fine with me as I will get her JSW and get rid of my minivan if she makes the switch.

[snapon08]

is a 2.5 downpipe better then a 3 inch for a 2002 gti wih a 1.8T in it

[CheesyRider]

This is the Alec Baldwin of stupid question threads. I actually had to resort to using Google to find the answer to my question. In retaliation for needing to use Google, here is a needlessly large photo showing 16" wheels on a MKVI GTI:

[Squirrel Nuts]

This is the Alec Baldwin of stupid question threads. I actually had to resort to using Google to find the answer to my question. In retaliation for needing to use Google, here is a needlessly large photo showing 16" wheels on a MKVI GTI:

Beeeeeefy.

[DEEEJ]

Here's my dumb question:

Can the Jetta's rear hub brakes be swapped out with discs? What would be required? I realize the SEL and TDI's come with front/rear discs... so that's not the answer i'm looking for.

[Joey Russo]

is a 2.5 downpipe better then a 3 inch for a 2002 gti wih a 1.8T in it

Depends what your future plans are. If you go 3" all the way back, sure, get a 3". Getting a 3" now and doing nothing later will just create a bottle neck for your exhaust flow when it mates to your OEM exhaust.

Obviously, larger pipes and less restriction/back pressure is better for FI cars.

[deviousguy]

is there a auto dimming mirror for the MK6 that can be installed?

[s0l0ma]

is there a auto dimming mirror for the MK6 that can be installed?

Yes, but you really do not want that...
It's a HUGE PITA with windshield replacement and wiring