What did you do to your 2.5L today?

**kevin FaKiN spLits** · 08-07-2012 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by TylerO28

Finally wet sanded my entire hood. Used 3m trizact 3000 grit paper and a da sander. Then polished out with megs 105 and 205 and honestly I'm pretty damn impressed.going to get busy on the rest of the big flat surfaces this week.its awesome having nearly zero flaws and almost no factory orange peel on the car.

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**A1an** · 08-09-2012 03:51 PM

Fuel and cabin filters today. Pulled the passenger end link to see if that was the cause of my low speed front end groan when turning the wheel. Top joint has a small tear in the boot and is a little stiffer than the bottom. Could be the prob so ordering a pair. Control arm bushings seem okay and I didn't see anything out of the norm with the balljoint or tierod.

**wetheitalians** · 08-09-2012 05:57 PM

got my front cv joints and boots, hubs, and wheel bearings all replaced for $100

i <3 douglas VW

**Nick_V08** · 08-09-2012 08:34 PM

Finally got my MAF Insert cut and put in last night, thank god no more CEL anymore with my Neuspeed SRI

**PhAyzoN** · 08-13-2012 09:37 PM

Installed my 42DD shifter cable bushings and NLS short shifter over the weekend!

Also have an ESC lightweight underdrive pulley ready to be installed, just need to get a hold of a 10mm triple square.

**itskohler** · 08-13-2012 09:43 PM

Installed city light LEDs.

Review here.

**SimpleStaple** · 08-15-2012 03:51 PM

Well, mine is still in the shop having a GLI rear and conversion done. I got rear ended by a Google Maps Street View car a couple weeks ago and finally brought'er in Monday. Google is paying the full conversion on my behalf!

**The Dust Bunny** · 08-15-2012 03:54 PM

Wonder if that'll be in street view soon.

**pennsydubbin** · 08-15-2012 03:57 PM

today's agenda:

-fix exhaust rattle
-fix brake pad sensor
-install new fuel filter
-install new cabin filter
-install new belly pan
-install new passenger side fender liner

**tay272** · 08-15-2012 05:32 PM

Bought a pair of brand new Autotech crossdrilled rotors for the rear brakes. Now I just need the fronts and some decent pads all around and my brakes will feeling even better

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**SocoJoe** · 08-15-2012 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by SimpleStaple

Well, mine is still in the shop having a GLI rear and conversion done. I got rear ended by a Google Maps Street View car a couple weeks ago and finally brought'er in Monday. Google is paying the full conversion on my behalf!

Not sure if that is awesome or sad. Lol

**PhAyzoN** · 08-15-2012 10:59 PM

Dropped it off at the dealer. Due for state inspection and an oil change, plus they're running a special on a 4 wheel alignment and mine feels a little off so I figure why not. Also wrote on the ticket to have them listen to the timing chain to see if the amount of noise is excessive or not. We'll see how that goes. I'm fairly certain I'm still under warranty if they think its too bad and hopefully that covers it.

**A1an** · 08-16-2012 10:27 AM

Ordered a 74/76mm 14 flute oil filter wrench since I can't find one locally to save my life. Also ordered a triple square assortment from metalnerd.com since I anticipate getting some work done on this car in the next six months.

**kevin FaKiN spLits** · 08-16-2012 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by SimpleStaple

Well, mine is still in the shop having a GLI rear and conversion done. I got rear ended by a Google Maps Street View car a couple weeks ago and finally brought'er in Monday. Google is paying the full conversion on my behalf!

If that's your Jetta infront of it, lower it.

**HollisJoy** · 08-23-2012 03:21 PM

Hacked off the 2.5L suitcase muffler...

I drove it a day without the suitcase to see what difference it makes...which is not much really.

Today, I slipped this one on...

too bad I left the GTI rear valance in my parents garage

**Cherb32** · 08-23-2012 06:31 PM

Installed IE fuel rail to match the IE valve cover

**timmiller05** · 08-23-2012 07:06 PM

looks great

**Cherb32** · 08-23-2012 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by timmiller05

looks great

THX!

**06jettaSEL** · 08-25-2012 10:18 AM

**alwaysdutch** · 08-25-2012 05:16 PM

Oil change.....Start looking at getting a paint job done. I have so many little scratches everywhere, that IAm willing to see what it cost to get the car re-done.

**PhAyzoN** · 08-28-2012 06:33 PM

My triple square bits came yesterday, finally got my ECS lightweight underdrive pulley on.

**Blitzkrieg'nBunny** · 08-28-2012 10:09 PM

used my c2uner to flash my 93 oct race file, my bunny is a new car now, huge difference... cant wait to get more support parts

**TylerO28** · 08-30-2012 02:46 AM

Quick release bumper bobbins

I did it first! Lol jdm haters will love this! More pics to come. Dusty car is dusty and that white crap is dried polish that sprayed while polishing my wife's tiguan
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**TylerO28** · 08-30-2012 01:37 PM

Another pic

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**vwluger22** · 08-30-2012 05:41 PM

Should flip them so they are in the fender well area.

**TylerO28** · 08-30-2012 09:26 PM

To have 2 nuts and bolts showing? Lol no they're supposed to show like they do...but I'm now going 1 step further...dzus fasteners on the sides and under the grille to allow legit 2 second bumper pulls

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**vwluger22** · 08-30-2012 10:01 PM

Good call with the ones under the grill. Didn't realize it was a bolt and nut for some reason in my mind I imaged a button head style bolt.

For doing something different and something YOU like.

**thygreyt** · 08-30-2012 10:32 PM

bought most of the "turbo kit".

i cant even begin to describe my excitement. progress begins next week in a dedicated thread.

**randomhero9** · 08-31-2012 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by thygreyt

bought most of the "turbo kit".

i cant even begin to describe my excitement. progress begins next week in a dedicated thread.

How hard is it to do this and the install?
And congrats I love the 2.5t

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**thygreyt** · 08-31-2012 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by randomhero9

How hard is it to do this and the install?
And congrats I love the 2.5t

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Lol, as I posted... The work will begin next week.

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**TylerO28** · 08-31-2012 04:26 PM

Install of a Turbo KIT is fairly easy...Fred is going a little different route.but it should not be too difficult

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**kevin FaKiN spLits** · 08-31-2012 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by thygreyt

bought most of the "turbo kit".

i cant even begin to describe my excitement. progress begins next week in a dedicated thread.

I thought you did this last year?

**kevin FaKiN spLits** · 08-31-2012 04:51 PM

Looked at it. Broke my hand Tuesday, had surgery on it yesterday, can't use my right arm for 6 weeks, so no tinkering or driving it till then. Driving my sisters crz, and this car is f*ckin sweet!

Do have a show next Sunday and the car will be there and it will be judged.

**mjb8482** · 08-31-2012 06:16 PM

Installed a catch can and boost cap to complete my turbo install.

I'll eventually clean it up with some better looking hoses but its fully functional at least (and about 1/3 the price of other catch can setups!).

Also replaced some ugly fasteners in the engine bay with new stainless ones.

**TylerO28** · 08-31-2012 08:56 PM

Whoa that's a mess lol...
Move the catch can to the passenger side by the motor mount.and run less hose. But congrats for the Turbo.they should have come that way from the factory

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