What did you do to your 2.5L today?

[thygreyt]

i re did the fuel line, and remove the motor mount bracket to see if it can get it made locally in 1 piece... the middle bolt was messing with my sleep.

[nickbeezy]

Impressions?

the NLS short shifter feels great! although i wish it shortened the side to side, and maybe i will powdercoat it in the future.

the valve cover breather that BW sends in their kit was big and ugly imo and would hit the hood. the new breather in that pic is smaller and has a better fit.

my original tranny mount that i just took out felt like it was shot (i had upgraded the two other mounts and left this one for 80k)
Now with the complete replacement the whole car feels solid, improved traction , smoother shifting.
there is a bad vibration around 1100 rpm....hopefully once the mount is broken in it wont be as bad.

edit: i also broke the little white plastic ring that holds the side to side part of shifter.

im going to go check what my mount looks like compared to

[vwluger22]

I would like to see the mount as well.

[nickbeezy]

I would like to see the mount as well.

oem mount @ 80k miles

not too bad

[vwluger22]

Interesting looks like their 6K mount.

[SocoJoe]

Noticed my NLS SS had surface rust on it. If you are tedious on keeping your bay clean you might want to take it off and coat it with something Dom. If you haven't already.

[PhAyzoN]

my original tranny mount that i just took out felt like it was shot (i had upgraded the two other mounts and left this one for 80k)
Now with the complete replacement the whole car feels solid, improved traction , smoother shifting.
there is a bad vibration around 1100 rpm....hopefully once the mount is broken in it wont be as bad.

About 2 months or so ago I installed the full round of BFI Stg1 mounts. I'm not sure if the mounts 'broke in' some or if I just got used to the vibrations at certain points. Either way, it bothers me less now than right after I installed them. I'm sure you'll find the same.

[endicott]

killed my wheel gap with Solo-werks.

[adamea1635]

killed my wheel gap with Solo-werks.

Looks good. Have a side profile shot?

[endicott]

Looks good. Have a side profile shot?

Thanks, here are a few more and some more details:

front - helper springs and 15 threads left to drop.
rear - perches in and if I remember correctly 1" worth threads left

24 7/8" FTG all around

wheels: 18x8 ASA AR1
tires: 225/40ZR-18 General G-MAX AS-03

I don't like the wheels, love the tires.

[mc12000]

Bought Corbeau CR1's in butt ugly red (for cheap), then order new black Microsuede covers and found out that they won't come in for 10-12 weeks! Corbeau had the driver side in stock but has to special order the passenger seat cover. so for now I have new seats for my living room.

[bwalzywolfsburg]

Welp, I took off my nurburgrings and put on the stock steelies. I bought LED's for the license plate, hopefully they will be here by tomorrow. I really should put in my dog bone mount bushing in sometime. It's been sitting in my garage for awhile. Sometime next week my car is getting detailed. Can't wait to see what it looks like after.

[nothing-leaves-stock]

sold it.

[pennsydubbin]

im going to go check what my mount looks like compared to
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I have pictures somewhere showing my stock trans insert compared to the new BFI stage 1 I put it. After 95k miles, ~15k turbo'd, my mount still looked like what is pictured as being "6K miles"

[nickbeezy]

mine looks similar at 80k and looked like it was 6k when i pulled it out.

what other mounts are your running jimmy?

[bwalzywolfsburg]

sold it.

What did you sell?

[pennsydubbin]

mine looks similar at 80k and looked like it was 6k when i pulled it out.

what other mounts are your running jimmy?

stage 1 BFI motor mount and HPA 85a duro puck

[pete@blackforest]

Here's a stock insert we took out of a car yesterday that had 130k miles..

[truwagen]

Here's a stock insert we took out of a car yesterday that had 130k miles..

So I guess you forgot to add the 1 before the "30k miles"?

[alwaysdutch]

My trans mount after 90K

[kevin splits]

Bought an air setup.

[pete@blackforest]

So I guess you forgot to add the 1 before the "30k miles"?

Not at all. Those are legit numbers and the actual images of the inserts.
I'm sure those are Mk4 inserts in that picture, given when the picture was taken and the fact that the Mk4 is an older platform.
Keep in mind, Mk4/Mk5/Mk6 use the same lower trans insert (Mk4 has an additional upper).
Also, the 'shrinkage' is not linear - more mileage doesn't necessarily mean more 'shrink'. 60k on one car might be less dramatic then a car with 30k.
My '08 2.5l with ~40k looked like the advertised ~30k in the image provided on our website. Ironically enough, the trans insert in my '04 1.8t GLI with ~100k looked like my ~40k 2.5l insert. Different cars, different driving habits, etc will wear the mount differently.
One thing is for sure - the stock insert is inferior to our poly replacements. We're not selling snake oil here.. Try one and you'll know.

[SimpleStaple]

Not at all. Those are legit numbers and the actual images of the inserts.
I'm sure those are Mk4 inserts in that picture, given when the picture was taken and the fact that the Mk4 is an older platform.
Keep in mind, Mk4/Mk5/Mk6 use the same lower trans insert (Mk4 has an additional upper).
Also, the 'shrinkage' is not linear - more mileage doesn't necessarily mean more 'shrink'. 60k on one car might be less dramatic then a car with 30k.
My '08 2.5l with ~40k looked like the advertised ~30k in the image provided on our website. Ironically enough, the trans insert in my '04 1.8t GLI with ~100k looked like my ~40k 2.5l insert. Different cars, different driving habits, etc will wear the mount differently.
One thing is for sure - the stock insert is inferior to our poly replacements. We're not selling snake oil here.. Try one and you'll know.

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[cbs_24]

Took a picture with my new wheel/tire setup. Hopefully the last 4x4 SUV picture I take as I'm installing my new springs and shock setup this Saturday.

[kevin splits]

Ordered Osir dual gauge pod for the air gauges, and put deposit on the new WCI wheels.

[HollisJoy]

I hit an Onion at interstate speed
A Semi hauling onions was ahead of me & 3 lanes to the right.
I watched a single onion fall off the truck & then roll right toward me.
Hitting an onion at 75mph will scratch your paint.

[08VWDUB]

I hit an Onion at interstate speed
A Semi hauling onions was ahead of me & 3 lanes to the right.
I watched a single onion fall off the truck & then roll right toward me.
Hitting an onion at 75mph will scratch your paint.

That sucks,your lucky it did not it hit your windshield! I hit a owl at 75mph before,owls scratch paint to.:

[endicott]

Took a picture with my new wheel/tire setup. Hopefully the last 4x4 SUV picture I take as I'm installing my new springs and shock setup this Saturday.

Should look good once 4x4 is eliminated I just did the same.

Today I acquired the first piece of my winter project...

[Zoolook_]

Thanks, here are a few more and some more details:

front - helper springs and 15 threads left to drop.
rear - perches in and if I remember correctly 1" worth threads left

24 7/8" FTG all around

wheels: 18x8 ASA AR1
tires: 225/40ZR-18 General G-MAX AS-03

I don't like the wheels, love the tires.

I really like your wheels. I want to get some alloys in the new year for my MK VI. Something understated, not too 'boy racer' and yours are perfect. Many I have seen, especially 3rd party, are a little to garish for my taste.

[bwalzywolfsburg]

My salsa red Jetta is getting detailed for the first time since I bought it 2 years ago. On Monday my friend is putting on my OEM suspension. My fk street lines are so worn and bouncy.......

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[The Dust Bunny]

What about a few days ago?

I took some photos of it. I need more low I know.

I was doing some creative stuff with these. I learned some, while, I know what not to do now.


DSC_0009 by ForzaTuner, on Flickr


DSC_0015 by ForzaTuner, on Flickr


DSC_0016 by ForzaTuner, on Flickr


DSC_0037 by ForzaTuner, on Flickr

[timmiller05]

Nice pictures

[cbs_24]

Should look good once 4x4 is eliminated I just did the same.

Today I acquired the first piece of my winter project...

Nice TB. I really wanted to go with that one, but I was able to find the Votex rear easier. The goal is to have it and my TB sideskirts painted and installed by the new year.

[TylerO28]

Love my thunderbunny a$$

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[endicott]

Nice TB. I really wanted to go with that one, but I was able to find the Votex rear easier. The goal is to have it and my TB sideskirts painted and installed by the new year.

You'll be looking good then, I like the front valence, votex? I need me one of those.

Love my thunderbunny a$$
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looks pissuh, maybe i'll throw it on in primer, matches United Grey almost, no??