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schmagekie posted:I really need to do this to my 2012 Golf TDI... Hold off until the EPA/VW figures this out? Same boat, I'm waiting so I can bring my car in and get it on the "compliant" list then I'll send the ecu off to malone and get it fixed.
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meatpimp posted:Yep, a BUNCH of torque. With just an APR tune, intake and turbo-back exhaust, my Jetta was a tire-ripping silly machine. I don't know about the 2.0 from experience, but the 1.8T is absolutely hamstrung from the factory and responds very well to a couple minor tweaks. I don't know which 2.0 he has but the EA888 picks up like 75hp and 120ftlb with the tune + dp. 400ftlb fwd  I'm doing it as soon as APR releases tunes for the 2016 GTI - the ECUs are locked.
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scuz posted:From what I've read, the 8v 2.0L is a bit of a dog and doesn't respond well to tuning. I'm gonna try it anyway cuz I'm stuck with it so who cares. I was talking about the 2.0 TSI/etc
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Bape Culture posted:If I want a pretty car to drive to work and across the French Riviera for around £60k can anyone think of anything better and more special? Alpina B6, Jaguar F-type, or Audi RS6 (do this one).
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In Mark 6 Golf news that has nothing to do with the diesel crisis, I just got a notice for a safety recall in the mail today. Apparently the steering wheel clock springs that connect the airbag are known to fail.
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two_beer_bishes posted:Same boat, I'm waiting so I can bring my car in and get it on the "compliant" list then I'll send the ecu off to malone and get it fixed. Samesies. This poo poo's utter nonsense.
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smax posted:In Mark 6 Golf news that has nothing to do with the diesel crisis, I just got a notice for a safety recall in the mail today. Apparently the steering wheel clock springs that connect the airbag are known to fail. I got that one too, but my airbag light isn't on so whateva, I'll wait till they do an actual recall.
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Apparently they've figured out who to throw to the wolves.Bild am Sonntag as quoted by CBC posted:Volkswagen diesel engines equipped with defeat devices meant to cheat on emissions tests have been in use since 2008, according to German media reports.
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BlackMK4 posted:I don't know which 2.0 he has but the EA888 picks up like 75hp and 120ftlb with the tune + dp. 400ftlb fwd Downpipe and stage2 on the R is almost 400hp, but I really need to recover from all the other expenses that came with the car first. Finally registered it Friday to the tune of 923 bucks  Colorado registration fees are absurd.
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veedubfreak posted:Downpipe and stage2 on the R is almost 400hp, but I really need to recover from all the other expenses that came with the car first. Finally registered it Friday to the tune of 923 bucks You should try GA. Granted it is a one time fee, but my 2011 GTI was 1300 dollars when I registered it in 2013.
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antisodachrist posted:You should try GA. Granted it is a one time fee, but my 2011 GTI was 1300 dollars when I registered it in 2013. Ya, unfortunately I have to pay a yearly registration fee that sucks for the first 10 years after the vehicle is bought. It goes down by age, but it's gonna suck for a few years.
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we are all culpable oh god Also I just found out that Portland windshield notice about how you're supporting Nazi Germany if you drive a TDI is real, lol.
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EngineerSean posted:we are all culpable oh god It's just perfectly emblematic of well-meaning young activists today -- all they need is a TL;DR version of the Wikipedia article to get outraged. Why bother with context (WW2 was 70 years ago, Nazi Germany doesn't exist anymore) or the actual details of history (the modern VW has more to do with the British than the Nazis) when a quick summary "VW = Nazis = Hitler" allows you to really get that righteous indignation-boner that really gets the retweets going?
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Imagined posted:It's just perfectly emblematic of well-meaning young activists today -- all they need is a TL;DR version of the Wikipedia article to get outraged. Why bother with context (WW2 was 70 years ago, Nazi Germany doesn't exist anymore) or the actual details of history (the modern VW has more to do with the British than the Nazis) when a quick summary "VW = Nazis = Hitler" allows you to really get that righteous indignation-boner that really gets the retweets going? I would have read this but it's more than 140 characters
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Imagined posted:It's just perfectly emblematic of well-meaning young activists today -- all they need is a TL;DR version of the Wikipedia article to get outraged. Why bother with context (WW2 was 70 years ago, Nazi Germany doesn't exist anymore) or the actual details of history (the modern VW has more to do with the British than the Nazis) when a quick summary "VW = Nazis = Hitler" allows you to really get that righteous indignation-boner that really gets the retweets going? I don't think it's too unreasonable that you link a retro-styled car with the car that it was styled on and the person that was responsible for its conception.  EDIT: I mean, doing it with Hugo Boss is stupid, but if his summer collection had an outfit with jackboots and a red armband, I think you can point out the history there. 
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I love the "VW was started by nazis" thing because it somehow assumes that a part of the nazi war machine was allowed to survive to this day, unchanged. It was effectively shut down when the nazis lost, and it was only started up again due to decisions by the decidedly non-nazi post war government. While there some weird pictures and some of the technology is the same they're not the same company.
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What are the plusses and minuses of the front license plate holders that bolt in to the tow hook on a Golf vs just having the mechanic mount one to the bumper?
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Wipfmetz posted:But this time, it's diesel, not gas'?
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Dead Reckoning posted:What are the plusses and minuses of the front license plate holders that bolt in to the tow hook on a Golf vs just having the mechanic mount one to the bumper? On the plus side, you preserve the bumper skin for someone down the line who may not need to mount the front plate. Easier removal for photo shoots and shows, if you're into that. Minus, it looks more wonky than if it were in the center, attracts more attention (usually a bad thing), and depending on the car, can block off a fog light or turn signal.
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I didn't know this but apparently cold air intakes are illegal in California? Do they make intakes that *are* legal in California?
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The Devil Tesla posted:I love the "VW was started by nazis" thing because it somehow assumes that a part of the nazi war machine was allowed to survive to this day, unchanged. It was effectively shut down when the nazis lost, and it was only started up again due to decisions by the decidedly non-nazi post war government. While there some weird pictures and some of the technology is the same they're not the same company. This was basically my point. There's no continuity other than the name. And while "people's car" might have been a Nazi idea, they basically failed at it.
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obi_ant posted:I didn't know this but apparently cold air intakes are illegal in California? Do they make intakes that *are* legal in California? Eh, I had a CAI on my 95 2.slow and it was "CARB approved". Also, who gives a poo poo, just put the air box back in if you have to go test. As for front plates, just get one of the hideaway plate holders. I'm a rebel and just don't run a front plate cause it ruins the look of the front of the car. Last time I had a front plate was in 2003 and I've never been ticketed. *knocks on wood*
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There´s a shop down the road that does Malone ECU tunes (quoted $650). I´m a car idiot and never this type of thing existed. Should I consider it for my 2015 manual sportwagen. Is the difference that noticeable?
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The way I understand it is that tuning really isn't worth it until you've done some other mods to the car, like a more aggressive camshaft or larger/added turbo or something. My knowledge on these things is pretty limited, but I don't have $650 to throw at something and see if it maybe works.
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Withnail posted:There´s a shop down the road that does Malone ECU tunes (quoted $650). I´m a car idiot and never this type of thing existed. Should I consider it for my 2015 manual sportwagen. Is the difference that noticeable? you should wait till this emissions cluster is resolved before doing that.
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Withnail posted:There´s a shop down the road that does Malone ECU tunes (quoted $650). I´m a car idiot and never this type of thing existed. Should I consider it for my 2015 manual sportwagen. Is the difference that noticeable? Which engine? If it's the TDI I'd hold out and see where the emissions nightmare goes, if it's the gasser, go for it if you want the extra power, just know that it will pretty much void the warranty on any engine components and possibly driveline components. VW are kind of dicks when it comes to that TD1 flag.
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The 2015 TDI sportwagen engine is: 2.0L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, DI hp 150 @ 3500 torque 236 lb-ft @ 1750
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http://malonetuning.com/20l-cr-tdi-150hp Would take it to 177whp (200bhp) / 303lb-ft (342lb-ft crank) The rest of the stuff is opinion, but tuning the ecu is generally the best bang for the buck performance modification. BraveUlysses posted:you should wait till this emissions cluster is resolved before doing that. Also this.
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Withnail posted:The 2015 TDI sportwagen engine is: You could get a tuning box: http://www.tdi-tuning.co.uk/car_and...chip_P6455.html Gives good performance, has multiple maps on a single box and the advantage that you can unplug it before taking the car in for servicing and avoid warranty issues.
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95% of European diesels tested flunk emissions standards http://arstechnica.com/cars/2015/10/95-of-european-diesels-tested-flunk-emissions-standards/
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Uthor posted:95% of European diesels tested flunk emissions standards I'd say I'm shocked, but....
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The tops of my strut mounts look just like the video in this product listing: http://www.usrallyteam.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76_208_164&products_id=1796 They rattle and generally piss me off since all of it is brand new. Anyone used those poly strut mounts before? edit: Oh, and anything to get rid of the loud cah-THUNK noise from the rear suspension? The cah-THUNK doesn't happen if there's any kind of weight in the back. scuz fucked around with this message at 19:36 on Oct 9, 2015 |
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Consumer Reports ran some diesel's in "cheat mode". Got about 1/2 second slower to 60 mph and a 10% fuel economy drop. http://jalopnik.com/this-is-how-much-fuel-economy-and-performance-drops-whe-1735705959 http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/testing-volkswagen-diesel-fuel-economy-and-performance-in-cheat-mode Note: this may not be the fix VW goes with. It may cause durability issues or other problems.
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