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Volkswagen Golf Accessories & Modifications
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Sway bar might work, but that would be considered aftermarket. Strut bar would stiffen up the steering, not help body lean. Only springs or a stabilizer bar would help that.
The VW/Eibach springs...the stock struts and shocks don't really match too well (needs firmer dampers)
Wheels.... tires.com has a replica of the 17" VW wheels for $163 each, much cheaper than the dealer.
Sincerely,
Paul
Sincerly,
Paul
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Is there a class 2 hitch available for this vehicle? I have looked everywhere for one, and have had zero luck! In the owners manual it lists the towing capacities for the TDI, the small 4cyl, and the "manual" 1.8T, but under the Automatic column it says "data unavailable at time of printing"!?
I'll worry with the towing capacity AFTER I find a hitch for it. Any help would be appreciated
BOTTOM LINE: The warantee is not a all -or- nothing type of thing. Each warantee claim is considerd seperately.
IE....
*)An aftermarket exhaust system will not 'void' the warantee if the paint starts to peel.
*) A cold air intake should not affect warantee coverage of the transmission.
To answer your other questions:
what type of power gain will these two modifications achieve? There is no definitive answer to this... if you want POWER get a chip.
Will it hurt the engine in any way?NO.
-Gary
I should also mention the car is wired for the changer in the trunk already, though the adapter that came with the changer doesn't seem to fit the plug in the trunk. Anyone with any advice, tips, sanity-restoring ideas...?
I just bought a 2004 Jetta 1.8T and the car is great, but I drove my brothers and my friends 2003 1.8T and it feels like it gives more power for some reason. In the 2003 Jetta gas pedal, as you press slowly, you can hear the car and feel as if it wants to take off right away and in my 2004, I have to really step almost all the way on the gas pedal to make the turbo kick in. It's also really hard to burn tires in my 2004 Jetta 1.8T. Is there any major changes from the 2 year models?
I just bought a brand new 2004 Jetta GLI (VR6), the power output is OK but the braking power is not enough for a 200hp engine ( I guess the rear disc rotor is too small for a 17" wheel). Is there any dealer part or aftermarket disc rotor that can fit to the rim to improve the braking power?
Secondly, I am not too get used to the the timing of releasing the clutch and pressing the gas pedal. When I drove my Civic coupe, I can pedal the gas again after I release the clutch completely. But if I drive it this way on my Jetta, it will jerk at the time of releasing the clutch. I need to press the gas pedal while releasing the clutch at the same time. Is this the correct way of driving this Jetta or any other stick shift car?
Any answer to the above questions is greatly appreciated.
As for your question about driving a stick... it takes practice to make it smooth. If you are THINKING about it, you have not done it enough.
You should be able to release the clutch WITHOUT TOUCHING THE THROTTLE then apply throttle after the clutch is fully enguaged. Revving the engine while releasing the clutch is a bad habit and will lead to wearing out the clutch.
The secret is being very patient... do not ever expect a quick leap off the line.
Generally it is described as follows:
Release clutch until you feel the "pull" then STOP releasing the clutch until the vehicle speed "catches up" with the engine--- then finish releasing the clutch.
I have never worn out a clutch in 25 years of driving. I do recall spending a lot of time trying to make every shift smooth as silk....now it is second nature. I can shift smoother than most automatic xmissions.
You said to apply throttle only after partly releasing the clutch when you felt that the vehicle speed catches up with the engine means that the the clutch is fully engaged. Is that correct?
For downshift in manual transmission, what is the correct technique?
What is the ignition coil problem you guys always talked of in the 1.8 Turbo Jetta.
Any problem in model year 2003-2004 GLI(VR6)?
Appreciate greatly for your reply.
For downshifting, it is generally considerd correct to "bliip" the throttle to make the enging RPMs match the xmission RPMs.... then ease the clutch enguagement.
Just downshifting and releasing the clutch is not good for the mechanical parts of the engine.
The " ignition coil problem" was only for the 1.8T (Audi designed engine). This engine has an ignitor coil mounted directly on top of each sparkplug. (CoilOnPlug design -- COP) The " ignition coil problem" was that there was a batch of coils that came from the manufacturer which would start to crack open after being used for awhile. Moisture would get into the cracks and essentually make the spark plug for that coil stop sparking.
The problem was identified by VW and all defective coils were replaced with new ones. Technically, there should no longer be any (possibly) defective coils in use anywhere in the world because of this. Of course, some people chose to ignore the mailing from VW telling them to bring in their car to have the coils replaced....then they complain when a coil quits. ( go figure!! )
One mechanic that I know uses the water bottle test on the coil. If the engine dies when water is sprayed on the coil - its time for a replacement....
Basically, the "amplified antenna" has an RF amplifier built into the base of it. The radio sends power to it thru the antenna wire. Some folks have had luck in "fixing" you type of problem by cleaning the contacts on the plug at the base of the antenna where the wire plugs in. I beleive that is accessed by pulling down the headliner inside the car.
When I purchased my jetta, I had found that the antenna base (where the antenna meets the roof line) was somewhat loose. When I cleaned the small amount of gunk underneath, I found that my reception on AM and FM became crystal clear.
It seems awfully odd that the buttons would be on the car, but don't work. Is this a Euro option?
What gives?
RR
That is exactly what the Sales rep at Miramar Volkswagen told me when I asked... I have a Bluetooth phone and my computer (Mac g5 tower) is also all blue tooth......
I was astounded to say the least... Supposedly, the models coming out later this year will have the right equipment pre installed...and "Maybe" a module will be ready to be added to pre wired blue tooth 05 jettas soon.
kinda sucks huh.
:confuse:
To me, a spoiler is just more holes drilled thru the sheetmetal where rust can get a start. (ANY hole drilled thru the sheetmetal after it has been galvonized is asking for rust.)
I don't know and would appreciate the info. Just bought a 1975 Beetle (assuming it is a Super Beetle, dunno tho).
Has Auto/Shift "O" Matic.. something like Low-1-2 I think, can't remember.
Don't know anything about the automatic's.
But wondered what the Type's are? Sorry for being lame!
I'm interested in buying these. What year was your Ghia?
Does the radio work and is rack in good shape? Thanks,
Carla
Thanks!
I saw the previous e-mail you had with Carla. Do you still happen to have those radio and luggage rack. How much do you want for them?
Anif
Turbochargers on that engine requre a bit of engine-tuning knowledge and customized plumbing.