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General Information => User's ride Wall => Topic started by: R.O.R-2.0 on November 18, 2011, 02:14:22 pm
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ya know, ive been thinking about it lately, and i think we need a thread for readers rides. not just the VW diesels either, basically any vehicle that you love.
what do ya guys think? not a bad idea eh? i like to see everyones toys..
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Sounds good to me!! I just wish we had some way of hosting images that actually stuck. I get so sick of going to page after page and seeing "This Image Has Been Moved Or Deleted" for every picture, which tends to happen with those kinds of threads.
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yea, i get tired of seeing a spot where a picture should be, rather than the picture..
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I could'nt wait for a readers ride thread, so here's my baby I've owned and raced for almost 20 years now.
(http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz63/dawgsrepo/VEGAGT1_crop.jpg)
(http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz63/dawgsrepo/vegagt_crop.jpg)
(http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz63/dawgsrepo/0216102358a.jpg)
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I could'nt wait for a readers ride thread, so here's my baby I've owned and raced for almost 20 years now.
(http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz63/dawgsrepo/VEGAGT1_crop.jpg)
(http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz63/dawgsrepo/vegagt_crop.jpg)
(http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz63/dawgsrepo/0216102358a.jpg)
:o that thing is ***IN!!
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This is my Turbo diesel Rabbit. Love this thing(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/2933/truck035.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/265/truck035.jpg/)
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My torquemonster
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/stewardc/Truck/100_0696.jpg)
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My torquemonster
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/stewardc/Truck/100_0696.jpg)
Stu, your caddy is still my favorite.. its the cleanest caddy around. better than show quality.. how many first place trophies you got for your pickup?
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Thanks man, but she's not a trailer queen, she's a daily driver. One show and one first place. That was enough for me. 8)
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This is my other toy, I welded this truck together from a 1984 Rabbit (front half) 1981 truck (back half). The 84 Rabbit was smashed in from a wreck and the front strut towers were rusted out on the truck. So I cut them in half and welded together. This was a big job and I will never do it again. I could start a new post if you would like to see pic. of the process. I also (http://i40.tinypic.com/mx0shj.jpg)put a turbo on the 1.6 n/a engine.
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Nice clean truck. Me likey !!
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Mine for now, Still need to do the interior some but outside is done. And see I did find those rims you told me needed to go.
(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j475/Orcoaster/NewFuelly.jpg)
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not just the VW diesels either, basically any vehicle that you love.
Can I take 6 pages for this??? I guess I'll keep it to the ones I still have.. Gone but not forgotten are the '72 Buick Electra coupe, and the '75 Gran Torino sedan.. Those are the 2 cars that I truly miss almost on a daily basis.. I'm sure most of you have seen my thread about the diesel Cutlass.. I'm not in love with it, it was just something I've always wanted..
This was my first car, a hand-me-down from my sister.. I had to mothball it on '04 when the windshield cracked and the doors ceased to close properly.. The A-posts were broken loose from the roof.. :'(
(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/maxfax3/mustanglf.jpg)
(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/maxfax3/Mustanglh.jpg)
1978 Mustang II born with a 2.8v6 and a C4 auto.. The combo that broke things was a K-code 289 with some serious porting, and extra lumpy bump stick, A9L port injection with 24lb/hr injectors, truck lower intake, custom upper, stainless 2.5" duals with x-pipe and knock off flowmasters.. Coupled that to a well built 4 speed (AOD) automatic and an 8.8 diff with 3.73's and a powertraxx locker.. Could stand her on her nose with 11" Granada discs up front and 10" Explorer binders in the rear.. Straightened the turns with adjustable KYB's on all corners, neoprene bushings and good springs everywhere, 1.5" front sway bar, 1" rear sway bar, 205/50/15's all the way around.. A/C, PS, PB, PW, PL, RKE, and remote start.. The 7 grand tach just made the cut, the 120 speedo was a tad inadequate.. If only I had installed those subframe connectors sooner.. I can't tell you the quarter mile time as I never drag raced it (legally).. I do know that around 150 it became very aerodynamically unstable.. With a light foot it could see 25mpg highway on RUG..
I purchased another shell a few years back that I haven been slowly getting prepped (with extra reinforcement).. To take up for the weight gain from the reinforcement I have fiberglass bumpers, fenders, and a hatch.
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Mine for now, Still need to do the interior some but outside is done. And see I did find those rims you told me needed to go.
(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j475/Orcoaster/NewFuelly.jpg)
please take off that nideous bra that is just rubbing your brand new paint away..
car would look better without it 8)
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No can do R.O.R. Now that the rain has moved in the sucker is stuck like glue. Just kidding, I know you hate this idea but it is doing it's job. I have tested the wind coming over the top of this arrangement and can say that it does throw the heavy stream of air I used to get in the middle of the windshield to the top. My washers finally work without going all vapor on me now.
I looked at the lines where it might rub but see no effect of wear as of yet. I will pop it off when washing the car just to be sure and keep the fine dirt out as well.
And the wheels? You were the one that said I needed to dump the black rims and get serious wheels on it. I thought the bigger tires and wheels look better than the 13 inch stockers.
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No can do R.O.R. Now that the rain has moved in the sucker is stuck like glue. Just kidding, I know you hate this idea but it is doing it's job. I have tested the wind coming over the top of this arrangement and can say that it does throw the heavy stream of air I used to get in the middle of the windshield to the top. My washers finally work without going all vapor on me now.
I looked at the lines where it might rub but see no effect of wear as of yet. I will pop it off when washing the car just to be sure and keep the fine dirt out as well.
And the wheels? You were the one that said I needed to dump the black rims and get serious wheels on it. I thought the bigger tires and wheels look better than the 13 inch stockers.
arent those still 13" wheels tho?
i was never a big fan of snow flake wheels, so i dont have much to say about them.. for me, snow flakes, and stock steelies are in about the same category..
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snowflakes are 14", and a *** ton lighter than steels. They be Alloy's mawfuks
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V8 is correct on size and weight, Shed the 13 inch for a set of 185 60R 14's not much change on speedo. 2% is the difference I think. I use GPS for my speed any way so tire size only changes odometer reading for the winter. 2 miles per 100 is not that much of a change.
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V8 is correct on size and weight, Shed the 13 inch for a set of 185 60R 14's not much change on speedo. 2% is the difference I think. I use GPS for my speed any way so tire size only changes odometer reading for the winter. 2 miles per 100 is not that much of a change.
mileage will go down. the narrow tires get better mileage.. i just went from 155/80/13 tires to 185/60/14's and my mileage went down. i went from stock VW steelies, to my Enkei 92's (extremely light) and my mileage still went down because of the increased width..
and as for my quote about the snowflakes.. i mean i just dont like them. i think there one of the ugliest stock wheels VW ever produced. i dont care how light they are, they are soo ugly to me that i group them in the same category as steelies. im aware they are still alloys, and fairly light, but they are still down right butt ugly.. i actually like stock rabbit steelies just a bit better than snow flakes.
this is only one mans opinion tho, most people adore snow flakes, i despise them.
i have an awesome set of center caps for snow flake wheels if you need any.. got 5 center caps, and all of them have the tabs intact.
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send em. I have holes to plug.
See PM.
I found the mileage to be disappointing on the last two tanks. Because I did switch from 155 R50 13 to the wide ride. Car vibrates much more on the rough sections of road. They are about 1.5 inches or so wider, and that is costing me about 4 MPG so far.
Bought them used and on the way home Weds blew a front tire in Salem so ran home and back without a spare. Lost my brake booster and had a loose wiper arm along the way. Not a good trip home but ran it back to Portland and it got me 44 MPG on the Salem to Salem diesel. Might be the best I can do with the wind, rain, and winter fuel.
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I think steelies and Snowflakes are both cool. I've been trying to find a great set of Snowflakes for my truck, but I'm going to polish them. 8)
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I think steelies and Snowflakes are both cool. I've been trying to find a great set of Snowflakes for my truck, but I'm going to polish them. 8)
stock steelies are horrid. and snow flakes are ALMOST as hideous.. this is just my opinion tho..
i LOVE Stu's steelies.. they look wonderful.
again, this is just my opinion..
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I think steelies and Snowflakes are both cool. I've been trying to find a great set of Snowflakes for my truck, but I'm going to polish them. 8)
here a few photos to give you a idea of what can be done polishing at home
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac15/stugtd/Untitled-1.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac15/stugtd/DSCF3242-1.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac15/stugtd/DSCF3319.jpg)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac15/stugtd/DSCF7346.jpg)
good luck with your snowflakes
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Y U M !
I think steelies and Snowflakes are both cool. I've been trying to find a great set of Snowflakes for my truck, but I'm going to polish them. 8)
here a few photos to give you a idea of what can be done polishing at home
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac15/stugtd/DSCF3319.jpg)
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as you can see i'm a big fan of german engineering in cars and dogs ;D
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Your Snows look great, what did you use to polish them? Mine could use a bit of shining in the spring.
DC to bad your not located in Oregon. Set of 4 snows for 75 bucks, second of two sets and the man may be willing to take less to be done with them.
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DC to bad your not located in Oregon. Set of 4 snows for 75 bucks, second of two sets and the man may be willing to take less to be done with them.
Bummer :(
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Your Snows look great, what did you use to polish them? Mine could use a bit of shining in the spring.
DC to bad your not located in Oregon. Set of 4 snows for 75 bucks, second of two sets and the man may be willing to take less to be done with them.
i used this kit on a drill
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Pc-Metal-Polish-Buffing-Wheel-Set-Metal-Working-Buff-/250946625398?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item3a6d959f76
it took me about 30 hours over the winter to do five rims but mine was quite dirty
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Where did you get the center caps for the snowflakes?
I need a set for my truck. I Love the snowflake rims.
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I thought R.O.R. had a set at one time. I tried to get them my way but we didn't connect on it. I was wondering if the local hardware would have a decent cap that would go in that hole. They have a huge selection of silver and black plastic caps. I noticed in the pic of my car the rear axle cap it silver and it looked pretty good. So I might try and see what I come up with.
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I think steelies and Snowflakes are both cool. I've been trying to find a great set of Snowflakes for my truck, but I'm going to polish them. 8)
stock steelies are horrid. and snow flakes are ALMOST as hideous.. this is just my opinion tho..
i LOVE Stu's steelies.. they look wonderful.
again, this is just my opinion..
Awww but they look so good clean!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/BalzOnYer4Head/DubPics010.jpg)
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Where did you get the center caps for the snowflakes?
I need a set for my truck. I Love the snowflake rims.
i got mine off ebay here`s the link
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-GENUINE-NEW-VW-ALLOY-WHEEL-CENTRE-CAPS-65mm-55mm-/250934558068?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a6cdd7d74
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I thought R.O.R. had a set at one time. I tried to get them my way but we didn't connect on it. I was wondering if the local hardware would have a decent cap that would go in that hole. They have a huge selection of silver and black plastic caps. I noticed in the pic of my car the rear axle cap it silver and it looked pretty good. So I might try and see what I come up with.
idk what there for now that i look at them more.. there octagonal.. and stick out about an inch.. there quite a bit different than the center caps in randys wheels.. and i have 5 of them..
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Circa 2002, at the Manassas VA Bug-in.
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff287/mccavittj/DSCF6151.jpg)
Current daily driver '04 Passat 4Motion 5MT 1.8T
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff287/mccavittj/PassatCamper.jpg)
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my Current Daily Driver, Ill keep her till she hits 300K to 400K(2 years at the most) then ill jump into a mk5 CR
(http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww344/calin_cava/a3e7fdcc.jpg)
my GFs daily 2010 Golf City 5Speed
(http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww344/calin_cava/DasPlow.jpg)
(http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww344/calin_cava/NatswithRoofracks.jpg)
and our little tire fryer awaiting a new turbo :'(
(http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww344/calin_cava/f638a0b2.jpg)
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V8 is correct on size and weight, Shed the 13 inch for a set of 185 60R 14's not much change on speedo. 2% is the difference I think. I use GPS for my speed any way so tire size only changes odometer reading for the winter. 2 miles per 100 is not that much of a change.
Good to know. I still have my 13's in storage, but put 5 star 14's with 195/60's on my 89. Might put the 13's back on if I drive to LA, but I'll see. Bringing my GPS as well to see how much more mileage I get with the "Gilesfied" IP.
Stay safe, stay well. Jimmy.
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My Beast ;)
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm307/J_holubek/84%20Jetta/IMG01044-20110916-0659.jpg)
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Man that thing needs some wheels. That junkyard I posted in the "for sale" section has tons of oem wheels that you could swap on.
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Man that thing needs some wheels. That junkyard I posted in the "for sale" section has tons of oem wheels that you could swap on.
Its winter here in Canada EH ;).
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Oh righhhhhhhhhhhht. I keep hearing about that Winter thing. Currently 74 outside....
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It is currently 31F here where I am :O lol.
summer wheels are good condition snowflakes like you have my good sir :)
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Excellent choice. Ya know, I have some 12 hole steelies with caps and trim rings. All in boxes ready to ship. They came with the car at purchase. Those would make for some nice winter wheels.
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My current rides. 2x diesel quattro and small block Valiant. I like steel wheels ;D
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/mattif/A6q/th_Image9.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/mattif/A6q/?action=view¤t=Image9.jpg)
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(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6705991983_32f2be48a4.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/74504076@N08/6705991983/)
vw2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/74504076@N08/6705991983/) by DBrady sc (http://www.flickr.com/people/74504076@N08/), on Flickr
My 1986 jetta
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loookin good!
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(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/395615_314692398575783_100001050773696_981982_747274736_n.jpg)
Theres the daily beast! Had some ice in my air horns ;D
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(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6705991983_32f2be48a4.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/74504076@N08/6705991983/)
vw2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/74504076@N08/6705991983/) by DBrady sc (http://www.flickr.com/people/74504076@N08/), on Flickr
My 1986 jetta
That is minty fresh! I like it ALOT. Just need some Kiwi Leather Dye for those small bumps and that thing is mint!
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(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6705991983_32f2be48a4.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/74504076@N08/6705991983/)
vw2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/74504076@N08/6705991983/) by DBrady sc (http://www.flickr.com/people/74504076@N08/), on Flickr
My 1986 jetta
That is minty fresh! I like it ALOT. Just need some Kiwi Leather Dye for those small bumps and that thing is mint!
Definitely one sharp looking Mk2. And thanks for the Kiwi reminder , DB. I'll try it out on my 89.
Stay safe, stay well. Jimmy.
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new member, heres mine. 1986 jetta. I just went through about 2 months of making one mediocre car out of two parts vehicles ;D, so im pretty psyched to have this thing up and running reliably!
(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd387/tinworm2/86%20VW%20Jetta/running1.jpg)
heres the engine that was in this car to give you an idea of where it was, im making a coffee table out of it-
(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd387/tinworm2/86%20VW%20Jetta/blockfinished3.jpg)
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so, should we kill this thread, and separate them out into their own threads?
because it looks as if others are already doing so..
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so, should we kill this thread, and separate them out into their own threads?
because it looks as if others are already doing so..
Think so
:)