What did you do to your MKVI today?

**RacingManiac** · 08-09-2012 04:47 PM

Just installed HPA Dogbone interlocking mount at work....pneumatic reciprocating saw for the win....

Now to see the difference on the drive home...

**Aonarch** · 08-09-2012 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by RacingManiac

Just installed HPA Dogbone interlocking mount at work....pneumatic reciprocating saw for the win....

Now to see the difference on the drive home...

**RacingManiac** · 08-09-2012 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by Aonarch

Initial impression: I just drove 10 miles home in regular suburb commuting kind of traffic pattern. If you live in a big city with long commute in stop and go traffic, its probably not good for you....You definitely feel the engine vibration a lot more when you are in gear idling(DSG car here). With the transmission in N most of that is gone. But left in any other gear and stopped, you can feel it. rolling to a stop you get that judder you get driving manual car sometimes. Upside though, the slop that I used to feel in DSG is mostly gone. The car just kinda goes when you tip in. A bit more vibration when the engine is lugged. Less wheel hop on harder initial acceleration from a stop, as well as exiting corner. I am using their softest one also.

I'll be driving 500 miles this weekend and mostly highway, I'll see how that goes on the highway.

**phish32786** · 08-09-2012 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by RacingManiac

Initial impression: I just drove 10 miles home in regular suburb commuting kind of traffic pattern. If you live in a big city with long commute in stop and go traffic, its probably not good for you....You definitely feel the engine vibration a lot more when you are in gear idling(DSG car here). With the transmission in N most of that is gone. But left in any other gear and stopped, you can feel it. rolling to a stop you get that judder you get driving manual car sometimes. Upside though, the slop that I used to feel in DSG is mostly gone. The car just kinda goes when you tip in. A bit more vibration when the engine is lugged. Less wheel hop on harder initial acceleration from a stop, as well as exiting corner. I am using their softest one also.

I'll be driving 500 miles this weekend and mostly highway, I'll see how that goes on the highway.

I installed one a couple of weeks ago on my 2.5 manual. Love the way it feels, I get a bit of vibration as well, it's really tolerable though. Overall I love it. Shifts are approaching buttery.

**oviewankenobi** · 08-09-2012 07:01 PM

.. got compliments on the wheels.

Also, picked up some #0000 steel wool. Hoping to clean this b before heading out of town for the weekend.

**wasim12** · 08-09-2012 08:51 PM

Removed my Airbag warning stickers....PITA

**Aonarch** · 08-09-2012 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by wasim12

Removed my Airbag warning stickers....PITA

Residue? I still had residue on mine.

**Turbo_Joe** · 08-09-2012 09:24 PM

Clay bar to the whole car then a nice coat of wax using the porter cable

Cleaned under the hood finally (since the K04 install) and cleaned up the wheels (black wheels get cleaned once a month

)

Almost ready for Vag Fair

**Dix** · 08-09-2012 10:56 PM

My girl hit 1000 miles today on the way home from Wildwood this weekend. By this time next week she'll be pushing 3k. (Driving from Philly area to Ft Hood, TX

)

**Squirrel Nuts** · 08-09-2012 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by Aonarch

Residue? I still had residue on mine.

This.

Actually thought about getting new ones.

**wasim12** · 08-10-2012 12:01 AM

Originally Posted by Aonarch

Residue? I still had residue on mine.

Originally Posted by Squirrel Nuts

This.

Actually thought about getting new ones.

It actually wasn't as bad as it could have been. I find continuously switching between rubbing alcohol, a dry shop towel, and an interior wipe works well when removing it

**Jaxper** · 08-10-2012 09:05 AM

Drove it to work. Realized how dirty it was and decided I needed to clean it. Weekend fun, here I come!

**E CODE** · 08-10-2012 09:17 AM

Fiddled with the coils.....

**Aonarch** · 08-10-2012 09:28 AM

^ Your/ our wheels make me giggle in a good way.

**evosky** · 08-10-2012 09:28 AM

free car wash on the way to work today.

**E CODE** · 08-10-2012 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by Aonarch

^ Your/ our wheels make me giggle in a good way.

Thanks, they've been on a week and I've already had half a dozen random people compliment them.... it kinda helps that our base model beetles in Canada didn't come with the Heritage wheels, so they are pretty rare up here.... especially bright red ones.

**GoLfUnV** · 08-10-2012 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by E CODE

Thanks, they've been on a week and I've already had half a dozen random people compliment them.... it kinda helps that our base model beetles in Canada didn't come with the Heritage wheels, so they are pretty rare up here.... especially bright red ones.

did you paint them, or did you get another set?

**E CODE** · 08-10-2012 11:56 AM

They are powder coated mirror red.

**absoluteczech** · 08-10-2012 01:41 PM

anyone want my gti?

http://www.creviermini.com/VehicleDe...-CA/1806678973

dealer fail too.. they posted mk5 pictures

**MasterNele03** · 08-10-2012 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by absoluteczech

anyone want my gti?

http://www.creviermini.com/VehicleDe...-CA/1806678973

That's around what I paid for mine OTD when I bought it, Think it's funny how they have some misinformation on the listing, but I know they just have these cookie cutter lists for features especially for not being a VW dealer. I wanted your wheels, but no funds after buying the track set

**absoluteczech** · 08-10-2012 01:53 PM

totally wrong and the mk5 pics are funny too

**Squirrel Nuts** · 08-10-2012 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by absoluteczech

totally wrong and the mk5 pics are funny too

maybe they thought you looked like a MK5 owner....

**absoluteczech** · 08-10-2012 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by Squirrel Nuts

maybe they thought you looked like a MK5 owner....

no my car wasnt bagged

**Aonarch** · 08-10-2012 02:14 PM

Sick mkv bro

**DasMkVI** · 08-10-2012 02:28 PM

It's MkVI with a MkV front and rear right?

Very happy I debadged the "GTI" off the hatch, installed a black rear hatch emblem and clear corners. Looks so much better now!!!

**Squirrel Nuts** · 08-10-2012 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by absoluteczech

no my car wasnt bagged

**absoluteczech** · 08-10-2012 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by Aonarch

Sick mkv bro

Originally Posted by DasMkVI

It's MkVI with a MkV front and rear right?

**Squirrel Nuts** · 08-10-2012 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by absoluteczech

**absoluteczech** · 08-10-2012 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by Squirrel Nuts

**wasim12** · 08-10-2012 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by absoluteczech

anyone want my gti?

http://www.creviermini.com/VehicleDe...-CA/1806678973

dealer fail too.. they posted mk5 pictures

I'm disappointed

**absoluteczech** · 08-10-2012 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by wasim12

I'm disappointed

**sault13** · 08-11-2012 01:11 PM

Bought one!

2011, 4 door, Carbon Gray, manual, Autobahan.

Eventually will go stageII+, but first must find how to open the fuel door

**evosky** · 08-11-2012 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by sault13

Bought one!

2011, 4 door, Carbon Gray, manual, Autobahan.

Eventually will go stageII+, but first must find how to open the fuel door

make sure the car is unlocked and push the door in on the left side. it will pop out.

**veedubman91** · 08-11-2012 01:40 PM

Beat me to it

**sault13** · 08-11-2012 01:47 PM

make sure the car is unlocked and push the door in on the left side. it will pop out.

Think im going to have to sit down and read the manual. see what else i learn. Thanks!

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