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Anyone looking for an alternative to rosstech cables. I got my obdeleven bluetooth adapter and it works amazing. http://obdeleven.com/ Only limitation so far is cant adjust soundakter.
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willroc7 posted:Get HSTuning's RSR clutch. CommieGIR posted:You need the clutch and the pressure plate uprated, and HSTunings RSR clutch will do just what you want. Sounds good guys, thanks. Looks like about $1k for the kit + install will be about $500?
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Mar 23, 2016 15:09
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Residency Evil posted:Sounds good guys, thanks. Looks like about $1k for the kit + install will be about $500? Alternative is: What engine do you have? If its not the VR6, you can upgrade to an OEM VR6 clutch and pressure plate and its usually more tune friendly, but you can easily out-tune it fast.
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Mar 23, 2016 15:16
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Don Lapre posted:Anyone looking for an alternative to rosstech cables. I got my obdeleven bluetooth adapter and it works amazing.
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Mar 23, 2016 15:18
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CommieGIR posted:Alternative is: What engine do you have? If its not the VR6, you can upgrade to an OEM VR6 clutch and pressure plate and its usually more tune friendly, but you can easily out-tune it fast. Just the 2.0T. I honestly want to keep things as stock as possible. My GTI is my daily driver and I've just been driving it in stock mode for the past 2-3 years. This is really just to hold me over until I get a Cayman in the next 1-2 years.
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Mar 23, 2016 15:28
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Residency Evil posted:Just the 2.0T. I honestly want to keep things as stock as possible. My GTI is my daily driver and I've just been driving it in stock mode for the past 2-3 years. This is really just to hold me over until I get a Cayman in the next 1-2 years. Then the VR6 clutch might be a better alternative. Its stronger than the OEM 2.0T clutch and plate.
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Mar 23, 2016 15:29
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CommieGIR posted:Then the VR6 clutch might be a better alternative. Its stronger than the OEM 2.0T clutch and plate. What's the VR6 clutch? This is a 2010 GTI, 2.0T engine. Do you mean the Golf R clutch/plate?
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Mar 23, 2016 15:33
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scuz posted:So it says programming, how far does that go? Like can it adjust ECU things or what? VCDS changes. Basically most of the stuff a rosstech cable can do. Clear codes, program modules. You cant flash your ecu with it. You can for example, program your car for auto folding mirrors, full stability off, or led tails. Here is an incomplete list of mk7 golf/gti tweaks https://sites.google.com/a/naturalnetworks.ca/vw-golf-mk7-vcds-how-to/ On my car i set passenger mirror to dip in reverse, run led fogs with DRL, enabled power folding mirrors and flood lights, changed it so both tail lights come on when braking, enabled comfort open on kessey and fob.
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Mar 23, 2016 16:05
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Holy lol the place i called wanted to charge $2600 for a Southbend Stage II installed.
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Mar 23, 2016 16:47
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I'm in the market to replace my aging car and one of the options is a 2015 or 2016 Golf R. - Any major reliability issues I should be aware of? - The local dealer is telling me they sell for MSRP or higher - is he full of poo poo?
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Mar 23, 2016 21:24
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Sheikh Djibouti posted:- The local dealer is telling me they sell for MSRP or higher - is he full of poo poo? He is not full of poo poo.
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Mar 23, 2016 21:35
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Don Lapre posted:He is not full of poo poo. Ok many thanks! The dealer nearest me is full of slimier than usual assholes so I wasn't sure what to make of it when their rep told me that. Red Dad Redemption fucked around with this message at 07:52 on Mar 24, 2016 |
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Mar 23, 2016 21:38
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Residency Evil posted:Holy lol the place i called wanted to charge $2600 for a Southbend Stage II installed. Ok, looks like I found a top-rated local place that will do the install for $600. Before I buy the clutch: 1. You guys sure I want the HS Tuning one? 2. I don't need to replace the flywheel right? 3. Anything else I should ask him to replace/upgrade while he's in there? He mentioned the transmission mount maybe?
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Mar 23, 2016 23:52
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Anything in there. While it's apart might as well upgrade or replace any wear parts
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Mar 24, 2016 01:33
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Residency Evil posted:Ok, looks like I found a top-rated local place that will do the install for $600. Before I buy the clutch: 2. No, not unless yours is damaged which I doubt. 3. Shrug.
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Mar 24, 2016 02:43
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willroc7 posted:1. Yes. Unless I go for this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/281977907030
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Mar 24, 2016 03:02
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Depends if you want it to feel factory or aftermarket. From what I've read, the RSR has the closest feel to stock. It's sourced mostly from VAG parts IIRC.
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Mar 24, 2016 03:04
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This is getting loving ridiculous: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2016/03/24/volkswagen-emission-scandal-fix-court-hearing/82208076/ I just want to know if they are buying my car back or not, and if not how they are going to compensate me for the crazy loss in value. Just so I know if I have to keep it because its now mostly worthless, or I should start car shopping seriously.
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Mar 24, 2016 17:49
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alternate.eago posted:This is getting loving ridiculous: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2016/03/24/volkswagen-emission-scandal-fix-court-hearing/82208076/ Yeah I'm in the same boat with two cars. I really just want to know what I'm going to do. I don't like the being held in limbo like this. Honestly I'd like to keep the car as is but I doubt that is going to happen.
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Mar 24, 2016 18:07
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I'd like my car to be emissions compliant. I mean, these laws are in place for a reason. If they buy it back and scrap it because they can't do that, well, it wasn't my fault that they cheated, and I'll shop elsewhere.
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Mar 24, 2016 18:10
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StandardVC10 posted:I'd like my car to be emissions compliant. I mean, these laws are in place for a reason. I guess. I don't really agree that if my car were an SUV it would be fine but since it is lighter weight and a different body it is no bueno.
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Mar 24, 2016 18:13
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That's just another reason not to drive an SUV. Southern California used to be terrible for air quality and still sort of is, so I don't want to be a part of the problem.
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Mar 24, 2016 18:27
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April 21st is the official deadline for an EPA-VW Fix agreement.
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Mar 24, 2016 18:27
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CommieGIR posted:April 21st is the official deadline for an EPA-VW Fix agreement. What happens after that?
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Mar 24, 2016 18:43
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alternate.eago posted:This is getting loving ridiculous: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2016/03/24/volkswagen-emission-scandal-fix-court-hearing/82208076/ It's annoying but I'm assuming the judge had to see some evidence that it is progressing if he pushed it back another month. Keeping my fingers crossed, I'm about ready to give up and sell/trade the fucker in because all of my equity is now gone and almost every single payment is eaten up by accelerating depreciation.
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Mar 24, 2016 18:44
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So what are those TDIs worth nowadays? How much did they depreciate from new and how quickly, are we talking Nissan Leaf levels of falling off a cliff?
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Mar 24, 2016 18:49
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Residency Evil posted:Unless I go for this? So as I've found, the RSR is kit is basically the cobbled together from a bunch of OEM stuff that you can buy for half price. I think I'm going to go with this: http://www.sachsperformance.com/Sac...ch-Kit::67.html $750 shipped to the US with a throwout bearing. Seems to be a decent option?
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Mar 24, 2016 18:50
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Pryor on Fire posted:So what are those TDIs worth nowadays? How much did they depreciate from new and how quickly, are we talking Nissan Leaf levels of falling off a cliff? 13-16% drop in value over the last 6 months for most 10-14 models. it's worse for the newer cars, obviously. I was planning on selling my car in september/october for about 21k until the scandal hit. i'd be lucky to get 13k now.
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So 13k is your best guess for what year and how many miles exactly? Trying to get an idea of total depreciation from MSRP for different TDIs, just for curiosity's sake. Are the TDIs selling for less than their equivalent old 2.5L versions? Because that would be hilarious if so. Pryor on Fire fucked around with this message at 19:27 on Mar 24, 2016 |
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Mar 24, 2016 19:21
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Pryor on Fire posted:So 13k is your best guess for what year and how many miles exactly? Trying to get an idea of total depreciation from MSRP for different TDIs, just for curiosity's sake. I dunno man, I'm only familiar with what I have, a fully loaded '13 sportwagen
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Mar 24, 2016 19:29
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For shits and giggles I had mine valued on trade in they offered 9k. EDIT: 2013 Sportwagen premium sound option. alternate.eago fucked around with this message at 14:07 on Mar 25, 2016 |
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Mar 25, 2016 01:03
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Sheikh Djibouti posted:I'm in the market to replace my aging car and one of the options is a 2015 or 2016 Golf R. The only issues were early EARLY turbo issues, as in EU cars. MSRP is basically what they are going for because they don't sit on the lot for more than a couple days. The 2016 has a manual option vs the 2015 only being DSG. The 2016 also gets the MIBII head unit which is a much much better system than the one in the '15. Still loving my R, just wish people would stop scratching the poo poo out of it. Seems like every day there's a new spot where some jackass walked too close and scratched it. Don't get black, the paint is so thin.
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Mar 25, 2016 21:53
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alternate.eago posted:This is getting loving ridiculous: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2016/03/24/volkswagen-emission-scandal-fix-court-hearing/82208076/ I dont think it is fair to want them to pay for the loss in value. There isn't anything they can do about the market value of a car. That's up to the public. Now if they refuse to fix the car and get it up to standards that's a different conversation but still doesn't impact what the car is worth in the used market vs what VW is responsible for. You are not being forced to sell the car.
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I don't think it's fair to mislead, lie to, or willfully circumvent the rules of a regulatory agency, and at the same time do the same to your customers. If it were a $75 hoverboard from china, oh well, but these are substantially bigger purchases where expected resale value after depreciation is a large part of the deal and something a customer has some control over, e.g., want to sell your car for more down the line, take good care of it.
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gigButt posted:I dont think it is fair to want them to pay for the loss in value. There isn't anything they can do about the market value of a car. That's up to the public. Now if they refuse to fix the car and get it up to standards that's a different conversation but still doesn't impact what the car is worth in the used market vs what VW is responsible for. You are not being forced to sell the car. This standard only exists in your head. Companies can rightfully be sued for misleading shareholders on news that would/did lower stock values (this is also happening with vw). And what would happen to me today if my car was hit and totalled? I would be offered loving nothing for it.
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Residency Evil posted:So as I've found, the RSR is kit is basically the cobbled together from a bunch of OEM stuff that you can buy for half price. I think I'm going to go with this: Holy poo poo, I just saved $1200! Turns out that the entire time I thought my clutch was going (stuttering/revs going up in high gears, especially uphill, initially just when running my APR tune but more recently in stock mode as well), it was really the lovely stock coil packs. I replaced the plugs/coil packs with the red R8 ones and things are just peachy. No issues at WOT even with the tune, at all. Awesome. 
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Is there anywhere that shows pre-dieselgate values for the affected cars?
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Mar 27, 2016 15:29
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gigButt posted:I dont think it is fair to want them to pay for the loss in value. There isn't anything they can do about the market value of a car. That's up to the public. Now if they refuse to fix the car and get it up to standards that's a different conversation but still doesn't impact what the car is worth in the used market vs what VW is responsible for. You are not being forced to sell the car. Volkswagen is directly responsible for the loss in value, it is "fair" to hang them on the hook for the decisions they willingly made as a company. The public didn't cheat on emissions, Volkswagen did. Volkswagen is not a person, please excise that idea from your head because lmao you'll be taken for a ride your whole life with thoughts like that. KakerMix fucked around with this message at 21:53 on Mar 27, 2016 |
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KakerMix posted:Volkswagen is directly responsible for the loss in value, it is "fair" to hang them on the hook for the decisions they willingly made as a company. The public didn't cheat on emissions, Volkswagen did. True, but unfortunately they won't be able to pay for the loss in value and its an unrealistic expectation. Maybe some sort of long term payment system where they send monthly checks to make up for the loss in value might be possible.
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I'm strongly considering pulling the trigger on really clean Rabbit in my area as my new DD. My only issue is that the car has an aftermarket exhaust that is probably going to be too loud for where I live. I don't know anything about aftermarket parts, if I want to swap it out where would I turn to in order to get an OEM Exhaust system? Junkyard? Rockauto?
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