VDUB TECH
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- Joined
- May 8, 2007
- Location
- 2875 old Barrie rd east Orillia
- TDI
- 2003 Jetta wagon TDI , Audi TT TDI Q , 2013 Touareg TDI , 2006 Jetta TDI
Nice lookin tdi Simon looks brand new again!
P2B's A4
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Sweeps
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- Joined
- Jul 24, 2005
- Location
- Orillia, Ontario, Canada
- TDI
- None currently. MK4/5/6 Jetta's in the past.
Looks great!!
je
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Did you ever happen to know who the owner before you was?P2B said:Checked under the carpet in the trunk tonight - 2 golf tees and a nickel, otherwise spotless
A couple of years ago I went to a golf course on PEI, and there was a car that looked exactly like yours, with the A3 wheels on it. I thought it might have belonged to suds, but checked and it was not his. It could have been this car!
I like that boost gauge - was it much to make? I have one 10-element voltage divider but it wouldn't light up all those LEDs. Have to see how you did that.
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P2B
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I did a little detective work so I do know who the original owner was, but I haven't contacted him. He still lives in Toronto at the same address he had when he bought the car new, but it could be the same car you saw on PEI - the wheels are unusual, especially on an A4. Maybe they came off his previous VW - he traded in the 2003 on a 2009 JSW TDI.je said:
I didn't keep exact records, but I think the boost gauge parts cost around $40 (a couple of years ago) - most expensive bit was the pressure sensor at ~$20.
The circuit is fairly simple - I started with Motorola Application Note 1304, used an MPX4250 2.5 bar sensor (the one specified is only 1 bar), and added a second LM3914 display driver chip to get 20 LEDs total. Here's a pic of the electronics.
Simon
P2B
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New wheels today - Audi TT 17s with modded VW centre caps and DIY refinishing.
Simon
Simon
Sweeps
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jul 24, 2005
- Location
- Orillia, Ontario, Canada
- TDI
- None currently. MK4/5/6 Jetta's in the past.
They look great!!
honda_vtec2
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Excellent job Simon. Looks very professional.
c5ho
Well-known member
Hey Simon, I kept thinking how the wheel refinishing went. They turned out awesome!
honda_vtec2
Veteran Member
Yeah, Simons car looks like a beast with those wheels on it. LOL
P2B
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Thanks Guys!
Simon
Hey, where have you been hiding? How's the Cabby coming?c5ho said:
Simon
P2B
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10 years on - almost broken in
Turned over 300k on the way to the cottage today.
Most economical and reliable car I've ever owned.
Simon
Turned over 300k on the way to the cottage today.
Most economical and reliable car I've ever owned.
Simon
Johhny04
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100% agree.
P2B
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Turned over 2k miles on the barn find today. 1993 XLT, handles great on the trails.
Simon
deathtrap
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steve6
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My 2018 Renegade has more than that .. lolThat's practically new.
P2B
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That's my new oneThat's practically new.
My original '93 XLT has almost 40K miles. It's beyond tired.Simon
amit9
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Clicking the pic at the right moment at 300K while driving at 120kmph - quiet a balancing act Simon
Turned over 300k on the way to the cottage today.
Most economical and reliable car I've ever owned.
Simon
, Congrats!Agree 100% with you. I'm approaching this milestone soon...hopefully I'm able to capture the moment.
Cheers.
P2B
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It's not stock - see my sigwhat's the key to keeping it reliable? Leave it stock with an egr delete?
i live in Southern Ontario and looking to learn from an expert.
Still has egr, though.I try to complete all routine maintenance on time, and fix the small issues before they get bigger or numerous. These cars seem to respond well to preventative maintenance.
Simon
P2B
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I did not take that pic, it was my better half.Clicking the pic at the right moment at 300K while driving at 120kmph - quiet a balancing act Simon
Simon
amit9
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imo000
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Not driving the car helps a lot too!It's not stock - see my sig
I try to complete all routine maintenance on time, and fix the small issues before they get bigger or numerous. These cars seem to respond well to preventative maintenance.
Simon
300K in 16 years in very little.IndigoBlueWagon
TDIClub Enthusiast, Principal IDParts, Vendor , w/
Or 91K miles in 10 years since purchase.Not driving the car helps a lot too!
This is my '02 last July. Bought new in '02
Has almost exactly 10K more miles on it now. 380K mile service next weekend.
imo000
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That's how much my '99.5 and '00 had when I sold them. people actually paid money for them because they were diesels. By that time both cars were really worn out. I didn't want to spend money on doing a full suspension rebuild so that the next owner can enjoy it.Or 91K miles in 10 years since purchase.
This is my '02 last July. Bought new in '02
Has almost exactly 10K more miles on it now. 380K mile service next weekend.
IndigoBlueWagon
TDIClub Enthusiast, Principal IDParts, Vendor , w/
This is my daily still. Runs great, looks pretty good. My son has an '02 Golf with similar miles on it which is not quite as clean as mine but also runs great.
P2B
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True. Type of driving probably helps too, it gets a run to the cottage (180km each way) most weekends, and not much use through the week.Not driving the car helps a lot too!
Simon