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General Information => User's ride Wall => Topic started by: stewardc on February 16, 2012, 04:53:55 am
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Previous 1.6 TD
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Present AAZ Torquemonster 147 horsepower and 255 ft lbs
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This truck is mint. Easily one of my fav rides on any VW forum. Bravo sir.
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Thanks. Much appreciated.
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When I read your comment on the Ming Blue Cabby on the other post I thought, he likes it cuz it is his same color scheme. But you did mention it was a diesel too.
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When I read your comment on the Ming Blue Cabby on the other post I thought, he likes it cuz it is his same color scheme. But you did mention it was a diesel too.
Color had little to do with it actually. I like the uniqueness (minus the BBS wheels, of course). It would be a sweet ride.
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Out of storage finally---all cleaned up---Fueled up & ready to cruise !
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Stop making us Jealous!
So shiny-- I looked at mine today as I had a hose in hand washing down the greenhouse and thought, the bunny needs this too. Sun went down to fast or I was to slow reassembling the greenhouse.
Tomorrow they say rain. Could wash but no waxing then.
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HOOD STRUTS!!!
i love it!
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HOOD STRUTS!!!
i love it!
I added them when I did the body last winter. It's one of the best changes I've made.
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Do you plan for a redo of the hood pad? Or substitute some other form of sound deadening?
I think my big black pad it about as soaked in engine junk as I care to see it. Touch it and you come away very black and gooey.
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Yes, I just picked up a good pad this winter. It will be cleaned, then coated with rubberized undercoating. I found this worked well in the past, and made the pad easy to clean in the future.
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What do you use to clean it? I might be able to salvage mine and then coat it. Can you wash it at a car wash with a pressure washer? Or just plain old soap and water with a scrub brush?
Mine is in great shape but is ever so nasty to touch. Glad I wear a cap when I bump my head at times trying to get a look down the back of the engine.
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I use a product called Spray 9. Spray it about 6 times over a period of a couple of hours, then use a pressure wash at the coin'op carwash. Cleans up just like new. :D
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HOOD STRUTS!!!
i love it!
I added them when I did the body last winter. It's one of the best changes I've made.
What brand/ product number/ length gas lift supports did you use? Did you build in reinforcement for them or just screw them into the sheet metal?
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http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volkswagen-hood-lift-support-rabbit-rabbit-pickup-171827550a
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-RABBIT-GOLF-JETTA-1-GTi-Hood-Lift-Shocks-Dampers-MK1-/180868501772?hash=item2a1c9a510c&item=180868501772&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.dubstopimports.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=531710710
Just follow the supplied instructions.
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looks like its just rear hatch struts, fitted to the hood.. believe im going to be doing this conversion rather soon. looks quite easy.
woah, the ebay kit is 20 bucks.. kinda hard to mess around finding parts to do it, when the whole kit is 20 bucks..
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And Stu, i believe your truck would look AMAZING with one of those quad-rectangle hella grilles
or one of the german mk1 AERO lights, god those things are COOL..
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING wrong with the way its set up right now tho!!
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And Stu, i believe your truck would look AMAZING with one of those quad-rectangle hella grilles
Thanks man. I've been looking for a good Hella grill for years now. I'l find one some day......
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And Stu, i believe your truck would look AMAZING with one of those quad-rectangle hella grilles
Thanks man. I've been looking for a good Hella grill for years now. I'l find one some day......
i saw one up in Portland the other day.. i almost made my friend stop, so i could go have my way with that grille..
i almost couldnt believe i saw it.. also, there were a couple for sale at PAC Waterland last year, or maybe the year before?
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they are indeed rare, and even rarer with good lights in them.
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I've had ol' Rattle & Haul now for 6 years and we've had some fun smokin the Honduhs locally. First to go was the tired old 1.6TD to be replaced by a bored, balanced, ported AAZ with a T3 turbo (22 psi), Giles pump and BIG exhaust. Last year we stripped the body down to bare metal and refinished it completely. Maybe this winter an 02A. Will these projects ever end?
Enjoy.
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d'OH, I just realized I'd already posted on this section. Please forgive an old man and delete this if possible.
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Stu, your truck is nice enough that you could post a new thread in here every day, and i would still open the thread, just hoping there are NEW pics of your beautiful ride!
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Stu, your truck is nice enough that you could post a new thread in here every day, and i would still open the thread, just hoping there are NEW pics of your beautiful ride!
Thanks man. I spent 2 weeks in Oregon and Washington last month, but no Caddy. I had to rock a new Jetta 5 cylinder with a 6-speed. Nice, but no Caddy ;D
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Stu, your truck is nice enough that you could post a new thread in here every day, and i would still open the thread, just hoping there are NEW pics of your beautiful ride!
Thanks man. I spent 2 weeks in Oregon and Washington last month, but no Caddy. I had to rock a new Jetta 5 cylinder with a 6-speed. Nice, but no Caddy ;D
6spd manual or auto?
my buddy has a 6spd auto 2.5 Jetta..
it ***z n getz...
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It was a rental, so an automatis, but you can shift it too. Very nice car...nice sound....nice go...nice stop...nice handling.
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is your truck all stock as far as suspension, rims and tires?
im picking up my first truck in a couple weeks and am curious as to what the stance will look like since i can't tell with it where its sitting right now.
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is your truck all stock as far as suspension, rims and tires?
im picking up my first truck in a couple weeks and am curious as to what the stance will look like since i can't tell with it where its sitting right now.
My truck is stock underneath with the exception of KYB gas shocks and a Scirocco "K" Brace. These trucks came on 13" wheels and I added the 14" Mk 2 rims and 185-65x14 Michelin tires. I hope this helps.
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Can't believe I forgot seeing this over at the 152. Still going strong obviously? Keep killing those Hondas; hopefully I'll be doing the same before the year's out.
Any I agree with you that the 5 cyl is nice; makes a noise reminiscent of the 80's Audis (for obvious reasons), just wish it's power band woke it up a little lower than the ~2800 it seems to start to REALLY pull at. Now if we could only get the newer 2.5 TD's . . .
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Can't believe I forgot seeing this over at the 152. Still going strong obviously? Keep killing those Hondas; hopefully I'll be doing the same before the year's out.
Any I agree with you that the 5 cyl is nice; makes a noise reminiscent of the 80's Audis (for obvious reasons), just wish it's power band woke it up a little lower than the ~2800 it seems to start to REALLY pull at. Now if we could only get the newer 2.5 TD's . . .
you drive the 150hp 2.5, or the later model 170hp version? the 150hp engine was a belt timed engine, the 170hp is chain timed.
the one i have access to, is the 170hp version.. it will roast the tires on dry pavement from a dead stop, just mash the throttle.
sounds JUST LIKE an older Audi.. thats my FAVORITE part.. usually, when im driving the car in town, its in manual mode (engine braking, stop n go, whatever) but the freeway gets full automatic..
damn the injectors are NOISY tho..
still needs the ECU re-flashed to de-activate SAI.. damn, the 2.5s have the noisiest SAI i have ever heard..
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I drove a brand new (35 km) 170 horse version and I had NO complaints at all. Flogged it for 8 days and never used a drop of oil.
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I drove a brand new (35 km) 170 horse version and I had NO complaints at all. Flogged it for 8 days and never used a drop of oil.
im amazed at how long the oil stays CLEAN on these engines.. my buddies car, the oil still isnt black, even at the change interval..
it does not use oil either.. could be that it only has 30k miles on it tho!
they really are a blast to drive for a non-performance oriented drivetrain.. i even enjoyed the 6spd auto trans, and i HATE slushomatics..
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Was actually talking about the 170 hp version, but I can't give WOT @ take-off as these are usually customers cars I'm test driving. So my findings are based off of rolling starts, which is why I say below 2800 feels laggy. Do agree about the injectors and SAI; when they start up cold the combination of the two makes the engine sound like it's grinding rocks!
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Was actually talking about the 170 hp version, but I can't give WOT @ take-off as these are usually customers cars I'm test driving. So my findings are based off of rolling starts, which is why I say below 2800 feels laggy. Do agree about the injectors and SAI; when they start up cold the combination of the two makes the engine sound like it's grinding rocks!
yup, sure does.. you can get the ecu re-flashed with a lower high idle, and quieter SAI function..
the 2.5 DEFINITELY PULLS before 2800..
the one i drive, is a friends car, and im the mechanic, so if i break it, i fix it. he lets me drive it however i feel fit, as long as it makes me smile..
another thing about the mk5s, is they handle AMAZING! even a base model jetta, great suspension!
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Anyone know where I can get a really really nice Mk 1 Jetta with a turbodiesel or TDI ??? I think I've sold the truck and I need me a cool ride.
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SAY IT AINT SO!!!!
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"Possibly sold".....nothing firm yet. ;)
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Having second thoughts. The old truck is really working fine right now, and has wormed it's way into my heart even further. Time will tell.
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please keep it Stu...
that is TOO NICE of a truck to part with..
i LOVE your truck, and i dont like caddys at all..
if i had the cash, i would seriously buy it, and put it in a big display case in my living room..
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ahh that's not it at all. The guy just didn't want to part with 10K to take it off your hands and break your heart.
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ahh that's not it at all. The guy just didn't want to part with 10K to take it off your hands and break your heart.
$10k for a truck that is BETTER than brand new is NOT a bad price..
i really hope your baby stays where it is Stu..
your truck should be the poster child for the forum..
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The guy just didn't want to part with 10K to take it off your hands and break your heart.
You wish. :D I would never even consider a sale for that price. I presently have 2 offering considerably more than that, but just can't find the right replacement, so I am going to keep it.
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Oh now we get the true story. First time I have heard of that. In the housing arena they put that sale contingent on sale of house B. This is new to me, sale dependant on finding sweet ride replacement vehicle. What is next?
Care for the UniMog instead of a Jetta. The backhoe option could be useful in heavy traffic or for contracting out as a second job. We all need one of those right?
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Oh now we get the true story. First time I have heard of that. In the housing arena they put that sale contingent on sale of house B. This is new to me, sale dependant on finding sweet ride replacement vehicle. What is next?
Care for the UniMog instead of a Jetta. The backhoe option could be useful in heavy traffic or for contracting out as a second job. We all need one of those right?
Yeah, you've got the "conditional clauses" about right. After all, I don't have to sell it. ::)
And, as for the Mog, I LIKE the way you thing, my friend ! ;D
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Not sure a doctor can be trusted with that kind of surgical equipment. Being a Soil Scientist I think a shovel is best used in the hands of one who likes to eat dirt.
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Not sure a doctor can be trusted with that kind of surgical equipment. Being a Soil Scientist I think a shovel is best used in the hands of one who likes to eat dirt.
;D ;D ;D ;D ::)
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Hey! Be nice! I don't like to eat dirt, I just like to play in it. ;D
Your truck is very nice and you have a lot of personal touches that really stand out compared to others out there.
I hope to see it some day.
Want to buy my Mog? :D
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You can't tell me your teeth aren't coated with it when you are running that backhoe attachment. And that cab isn't exactly weather proof now is it? So I am not saying you like to eat dirt you just do. Whether or not you want to.
;D 8)
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LOL. ;D
Yeah, but its so much fun.
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LOL. ;D
Yeah, but its so much fun.
AMEN ! I can just imagine how much fun it would be to wreak havoc wit that bad boy.
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Tradin Time?
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The west coast to the far east coast is a llllloooooonnnnngggg way to drive a Mog. 8)
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The west coast to the far east coast is a llllloooooonnnnngggg way to drive a Mog. 8)
HAHAHAHahahahaha...
would it make it over the rockies without needing to shift down into low gear of the splitter box?!
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I see it as an experience to challenge any of us. Besides on the trade deal he would have to drive the Rocky half and meet you in where? North Dakota? Swap rigs, sigh papers tell lies about how good the vehicle is and turn around and go.
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I see it as an experience to challenge any of us. Besides on the trade deal he would have to drive the Rocky half and meet you in where? North Dakota? Swap rigs, sigh papers tell lies about how good the vehicle is and turn around and go.
;D Lies aplenty would be told, no doubt.
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Got her all waxed up and ready for winter storage.
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Love this truck..
we need pics of some smokey burn outs some day :P
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Love this truck..
we need pics of some smokey burn outs some day :P
Yeah, smoke from both ends.....just different colors is all. A truly technicolor truck ;D
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Love this truck..
we need pics of some smokey burn outs some day :P
Yeah, smoke from both ends.....just different colors is all. A truly technicolor truck ;D
LOL..
do you really do burn-outs in that thing?
i would be afraid to get melted rubber on the paint..
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Love this truck..
we need pics of some smokey burn outs some day :P
Yeah, smoke from both ends.....just different colors is all. A truly technicolor truck ;D
LOL..
do you really do burn-outs in that thing?
i would be afraid to get melted rubber on the paint..
Nah, I'm a little "mature" for that sort of thing, but I do love to stress the metal and paint black soot-stripes on the side of Honduhs.
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Because of my "stressing the metal", I've found that this combo will shove the balls into the axle (CV joint) cages to the point that axles start making ominous clicking sounds after only a few months. I guess I've gotta change the axles to 100mm and see if I can get some better joints. And whoever said diesels were trouble free..... ::)
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Because of my "stressing the metal", I've found that this combo will shove the balls into the axle (CV joint) cages to the point that axles start making ominous clicking sounds after only a few months. I guess I've gotta change the axles to 100mm and see if I can get some better joints. And whoever said diesels were trouble free..... ::)
what brand is on there now, most people seem to have good luck with napa remans, i always have. i've heard alot of people say also the 100mms don't seem to be any stronger. vegeta gti has the 450whp mk1 gli 1.8t and when he breaks axles hes been snapping the splined portion off the outter cv haha!!!.
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Cool, a friend does that on a AAZ Rocco boosted to 45 psi, but I always thought the slicks were the killer. Mine spins down low, but the torque at high speeds is brutal. I have had no luck with Empi axles and am trying NAPA remans now. So far so good.
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Well, the NAPA rebuilds are great so far. They did click a little at first but seem fine now. Looks like I'll get at least a year out of them. ;D
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Well, the NAPA rebuilds are great so far. They did click a little at first but seem fine now. Looks like I'll get at least a year out of them. ;D
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enjoy the lifetime warranty too! i've seen empi axles being complained about alot over on the vortex and now they have apparently sold their axle business to some other company.
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And she does haul the occasional load. Even more now that I got the bed color-match bedlimered.
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Stop making us Jealous!
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At home in the new garage. ;D
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Man cave indeed. Not a window or a skylight installed. Novel wrap for a novel truck.
Best get the siding on quick, winter is coming, winter is coming.
Question, is it insulated too?
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Yes indeed. All nicely insulated and vapor barriered. The siding goes on today.
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I did a little engine compartment cleanup this weekend. It is a daily driver, but I like it clean too. I still have a fuel smell around the pump. I suspect a banjo fitting. Anyone have any creative ideas for the hard plastic line from the filter to the pump?
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Just get a replacement from http://stores.ebay.com/Mk1-Autohaus I think they are a little over 20 bucks.
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D U H ! I buy everything from those guys, but never thought of that. "Ordered" !
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Can Relate to that old timer! I do have my 7 watt moments, then the light goes back out.
Simple things for Simple minds.
Good you got it to go. I have Master Cylinder and Passenger Axle to play with this weekend.
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Good luck on the fiddling, and thanks again for the idea. I was just revelling in the torque this morning on the way to work. I came off the harbour bridge onto a BARE street (almost unheard of) and, since it was damp, stuck my foot into it in second gear. It spun both all the way through second, and all the way through third. I LOVE TORQUE !!!
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Careful there fella you don't want to scratch the paint.
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Brought home the new toolbox/workbench yesterday.
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Even more depressing. First the truck we want, then a new garage to work on it in and now a new tool bench? Come on, you're killing me with envy.
I had to get out the coveralls last weekend to stay dry enough and warm enough to work on the Rabbit. Also had to keep the tool box on the porch with the lid closed to keep the tools dry. Oh yeah, tis winter again.
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Yes, but you're not 65 years old. Give it time, it will come. ;)
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I am closer than you think. Not sure where to put a garage around here. PO of the house converted it to living area. I threatened to put it back and the wife gave me "the look" you know the one. I even offered to keep the space open to the living room so she could see that I was in there working hard and that didn't buy me any points either.
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Aaannnd all nicely tucked away for another winter. Now the fun starts.
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what are you going to do with it over the winter?
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Dash, stereo, seats, oil pan, turbo drain, new timing belt covers, wheels and maybe an 02J
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How about we send you a couple of ours just so you don't run out of things to do this winter. I hear it is going to be a long one this year.
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You know, I've been hearing that. I've also been thinking that a Mk 1 Jetta coupe with a new "Clean Diesel" TDI would be a really nice winter project. 8)