mjhandy
Veteran Member
Just to warn you, your MPG's in the 40's, yeah, not gonna happen
Next step...Phaeton!I'm honored to have the opportunity to preserve one of Piech's monster creations. VW will never make something like this again.
If your Touareg is anything like mine you'll end up realizing the MFI is very optimistic!
We're going to find out tomorrow when it gets fed. That was only today's running around... tank average is showing at 18 MPG.If your Touareg is anything like mine you'll end up realizing the MFI is very optimistic!
I'm getting around 22-24 mpg with 4 less cylinders.
that sucks. Get this. I was able to connect my Webasto to the roof triplex but when I installed my MFD2, I had to use a puck on the dash for the Navi.Lito,
Like all 04 V10s our truck had OnStar and has a cell + GPS antenna on the roof. However, either the cell frequency is too far off or the antenna has an amplifier in it which the Webasto unit doesn't power.... I got terrible range trying both antenna plugs that went to the OnStar module.
I ended up sticking the antenna that came with the Webasto kit in the corner of the dashboard. I might move it later.
-J
The range is pretty good. You'd just need an extension cable with a male and female blue fakra on either end if you wanted to run it up the A-pillar across the headliner and down somewhere.Hm. Installing the remote in the dash and using the puck made the install much easier... I didn't need to run power and the control wire to the front passenger seat where the onstar module lived.
I don't think the Webasto puck's antenna wire is long enough to get it up at the top middle of the windshield
-J
Our Passat has four, as well. $100 each. The Touareg has plenty of other more expensive components to make up for it, though.Count yourself lucky. My wife's grandfather's jetta has four, so not a cheap swap.
I've got two, and had them replaced.
HI Veedub,I'm paying the local shop (not dealer) to do it. He has a good reputation and works on quite a few TDIs.
Jason (compu_85) does a lot of it in our driveway. Electrical diagnostics, regular service items like filters and oil changes, brakes, etc.HI Veedub,
Nice T Reg. Who does your service work? I am in springfield as well and looking for some one other than a dealer. thanks
Thanks for the info. I live on north side of Lake Accotink.Jason (compu_85) does a lot of it in our driveway. Electrical diagnostics, regular service items like filters and oil changes, brakes, etc.
The front differential was done by Merv's Automotive at the corner of Old Keene Mill and Backlick across from the Motel 6. Merv always has a few TDIs on his lot, but he doesn't have VCDS, so his abilities are a bit limited. I'd recommend him for general VW work, but not TDI-specific stuff unless it's basic.
If you want a good TDI-specific shop, check out PD Autowerks out in Winchester. It's a bit of a drive, but that's what TDIs are for and I like having the piece of mind that the person working on my car knows all of the ins and outs.
Where in Springfield are you? We are in the neighborhood behind the Library on Commerce Street.
I looked at that V10 while it was up on the lift in the shop a couple of weeks ago. I thought they were going to do all ten glow plugs and am surprised that they didn't. I wonder which ones are in it.Thanks for the info. I live on north side of Lake Accotink.
I drove the 2007 T Reg at Sheehy today which they are asking $19.7k at 98k miles. Big crack in the dash. Dealer said they paid $15.5k for it and put in close to $3k (at dealer prices). They have zero history but know it was owned by someone with their own shop? They changed 2 glow plugs, oil and fuel filter, and left front cross arm link to get to $3k. The V10 torque is impressive.
Very cool! Do you have any videos of the modded V10?Glad you found the Joy of the V10, i have two of them myself, both 04's. The first one is stock and was a blast to drive. Lost it in the Divorce and just got it back because it ate a valve. The other one had the top end redone with new Cams and bigger turbos, plus a tune on the ECMs. Its a little laggy compared to the stock V10, but then the turbos hit and your at 18psi with a smile on you face.