Dieselpower04's Golf TDI build thread

duwem

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2002 Golf GLS TDI 5 Speed
Nice addtions to the family and the car.

My in laws just bought a Prius, I may need to buy that bumper sticker yet...
 

duwem

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2002 Golf GLS TDI 5 Speed
What does the Audi LCA give you that the stock with audi LCA bushings not? Looks stiffer if anything?
 

dieselpower04

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2004 Golf GLS TDI (sold)

duwem

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2002 Golf GLS TDI 5 Speed
Nice, I love this car!

Looks like the headlights need some buffing, not a fun job for hot vegas summer though.
 

NarfBLAST

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Waterdown, Ontario, Canada
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2001 Golf 5MT
Yeah I knew of the ones from Volks tuning, but heard not so great things. Narf, how did you seal the lenses in?
Had mine for three years just minor pitting like a windshield. Fit great, the first time around I "re-used" the black gunk that came from the factory, the second time (after smashing one lens in an accident) there was less of the black gunk left so I sealed with silicone adhesive sealant available from any auto parts store, just say its for a windshield so that you don't raise any eyebrows.

Not sure what bad things you heard. I ordered mine from this ebay seller: http://www.ebay.com/itm/99-05-VW-GO...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2c66d72690
 

dieselpower04

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Well a little update:

After installing the TT lower control arms, the dust shields hit the rotors when I turn. Luckily I can't hear them on the highway.

I can't really say installing the control arms were worth the work. I raised the car which I feel made the biggest difference in the ride quality. But I don't feel like it handles any better. Oh well :)
 

vdubdezl

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06 Jetta TDI 5MT, 05 Honda Odyssey EX-L
great looking car. Wish I could have some of your left over wheels! :)
 

dieselpower04

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2004 Golf GLS TDI (sold)
Updates!

Well we left Las Vegas on the 22nd of February...

Passed through Utah:


One of my dogs enjoying the ride:


Passing through Colorado:


Little lady in the other car:


Finally in Maine (after 6 days):


All clean after the carwash:


Checking into the hotel in Thomaston, ME:


All ready to start work tomorrow!! :D
 
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vdubdezl

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Nice pic of Colorado! Looks like you were using a wide angle lens. Love the tag by the way!
 

duwem

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This car was for sale for a while correct? Didnt end up selling it it appears?
 

CrazyWJ242

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04 MK4 Jetta Wagon TDI, 03 Beetle TDI
is that other truck your other daily driver?
the golf is sick, i might end up putting some coin into my MK4 now or later...
 

dieselpower04

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This car was for sale for a while correct? Didnt end up selling it it appears?
Nah with the move and trying to buy a house, it doesn't make sense to get rid of it :D

is that other truck your other daily driver?
the golf is sick, i might end up putting some coin into my MK4 now or later...
The truck wanted to race, but I didn't want to embarrass him LOL. Thanks! I think that you should cause Mk4's are pretty awesome!
 

CrazyWJ242

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yeah i was looking at a Golf at the auto wreckers today, and flat out was denied buying the entire car... even though it appeared to be in great shape, and started fine... that was too nice to part out... but they do what they have to do i guess...

my Old Jetta is probably going to see coilovers this summer, and probably a tune, injectors, bigger hybrid turbo and ofcourse clutch...
at the same point i kinda want to put the money into the MK5 and do a full DPF Delete and tune first and get some wheels for this thing... its a constant struggle... plus i have a baby boy on his way lol... life catches up pretty fast...

Atleast houses are cheap out east, i paid $20k for my house, really just missing a garage...
 
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