Official Stupid Question Thread

[Chuckmeister87]

No problem. Did you get the 6E's or the 7E's? You need to go colder if you're chipped and run the 6's...

No, I got the 7Es. The guys at TAP looked at me funny and said "those aren't for your car" so I had to explain myself. They said they heard the copper ones felt better, but since you replace them MUCH more often than platinum plugs they expect my coil packs will wear out quicker from removing them more often (unless I use the took that reaches down to grab low on the coil).

If these dont make a big difference in how the car feels I'm going back to platinums in 10k miles.

[PLAYED TT]

My first set of coppers lasted less then 5k miles lol. Good thing I bought 5 packs

[peter139]

Want to buy a mbc for my car. There are 2 types, bleed type and ball valve type.

I've searched allot on google an vwvortex but the experiences are so different.

Most people advice a ball valve but some other advice a bleed type.

Installing the ball valve should create more boost to an adjusted point
The bleed valve seems to ride better and smoother, but is less agressive than de ball type.

Car is stock, only thing i want is to increase boost a little (1-3psi) and get a smoother accelerate.

Which one should i buy?

[Currancchs]

Personally, I'd just go with a chip tune/flash. If you look around enough there are some cheap ECU's that are already flashed being sold in the classified's section. I found a immo defeated GIAC for about $215 shipped, then traded that for an APR stage I, just paid shipping. You might even be able to sell your stock ECU for what you paid for a flashed one. I went with APR just because there is a dealer down the street from me, and I was able to get the warranty transferred. A good MBC will run you half of that anyways, and from what I've heard can be a headache. If you increase boost very little it should be OK, but when you modify the MAP sensor to not read true boost, so you're able to up boost more, seems like you'd lose some overboost/limp mode protection. Also, If smooth power is what you want, I don't think an MBC would be the route to go, I think most people around here use them to help with spool, have boost come on earlier, but if you don't run in conjunction with an N75 you'll be getting whatever you set it at whenever the turbo can produce it.

That's my understanding at least. End Rant.

[peter139]

ok thanks for your advice.

Mapsensor is 14psi i run now 7psi and want to increase it to 10psi. Want to try a mbc because it's cheap.

[scoTT.]

quick question...

what is the best way to mount a front euro plate?? also where is the best place to order one online? thanks

[PLAYED TT]

With a frame and anywhere overseas. Might as well get a real one I'd you're spending the money

[michealtheworm]

#1 If i install a new o2 sensor, can i install a Gauge onto the sensor that runs the car??? I had a shop tell me that you dont want to do that but i dont want to buy another o2 sensor. Is it bad for the ecu? Or can i split the wires and run the gauge off the same one? thanks

#2 if i install springs that lower my TT about 1in, Do i need camber correction or new control arms? Thanks!

[PLAYED TT]

The answer to the last is no. Only if you go lower

[michealtheworm]

thanks Played... That helps a lot. I cant wait to get my springs on now.

[Chuckmeister87]

Why do people key and ding my car on purpose??

How can I stop them??

[Audiguy84]

With a gun........

How do you link a garage door opener with the one thats in the car next to the mirror?

[PLAYED TT]

With a gun........

How do you link a garage door opener with the one thats in the car next to the mirror?

That lol

[TTC2k5]

...How do you link a garage door opener with the one thats in the car next to the mirror?

Andy,

pm your email to me and I'll try to scan the instructions from my owners manual and email them to you.

bob

[Mantvis]

Alright
How do i get my coilovers lower on the back? What can i remove from the coilover to make it sit like a half inch lower?
Also by removing something, will it be still save to drive?
I got the FWD ...

[PLAYED TT]

You need to search my friend. This has been covered a million times

[Mantvis]

Perches i know.. Anything else??

[PLAYED TT]

Nope

[Mantvis]

Would that mean of i was to jack my rear end up, the springs would just pop out of its place??

[TTC2k5]

Pics from my 225 suspension rebuild ^^^. Eibach spring top, OEM bottom.

Would that mean of i was to jack my rear end up, the springs would just pop out of its place??

Not as long as the shock and rear drop link were still properly attached. but, the spring is only held in place by tension. Once the rear drop link and shock are disconnected, will a little downward force on the control arm or top of the rear brake disk, the spring just lifts out.


cheers.

[PLAYED TT]

If it pops out you did something wrong

[Chuckmeister87]

Is there a better head I could use for my 180q? I'm looking for increased power WITH reliability

[Forty-six and 2]

Anyone have any pictures stashed of tt's with the caractere front bumper?

[PLAYED TT]

I think this is the whole body kit. I could be wrong, but it better be the one you want since I went out of the way to upload it for you

9 (1 of 1) by old school vr6, on Flickr

[Forty-six and 2]

Sure is! Thanks



This is pretty much the only other one I have found, other than their own pics of it. I have always like it, minus the dimples. The silver ones looks like it has bigger rear arches, or is it just me?

[Audiguy84]

How do you link a garage door opener with the one thats in the car next to the mirror?

still need

[PLAYED TT]

Sure is! Thanks



This is pretty much the only other one I have found, other than their own pics of it. I have always like it, minus the dimples. The silver ones looks like it has bigger rear arches, or is it just me?

It must be you they look normal to me
glad that helped tho

[Forty-six and 2]

I guess I am just dreaming of widened fenders while retaining factory cleaness...

I found a caractere knockoff bumper on ebay. I am considering it since it is cheap, but don't car too much for it being fiberglass. It has some ugly lnes where the original has dimples, but those could be shaved off. Seems like it would need Votex skirts to match the bumper's added length imo.

[PLAYED TT]

Yeah skirts are a def

[Forty-six and 2]

Anyone here using a Braille battery? Which one did you go with? If not Braille, what did you use?

I want to relocate my battery, so just looking into options for it.

[PLAYED TT]

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...es-%28w-bar%29

[Forty-six and 2]

Anyone delete their cats when running a custom exhaust? Can the o2 be tricked like it can be in other cars?

[PLAYED TT]

With a spacer or tune

[Chuckmeister87]

I know this isn't the right area to ask, but can you get sponsored from autox?

[Chuckmeister87]

Can I get a ticket in the US for having a Europlate with "HɔT1𐐒3VÖM" on it?