Recent content by TDI Chip

I'm planning on coming just to meet all of you and kibitz and learn what I can. The only thing that will stop me is the weather,I don't do snow and extreme cold,I'm not equipped for it. I'm hoping for an "Indian summer to roll in. Looking forward to seeing all of you. Cheerz, TDI Chip

I just installed OEM mud flaps on my JSW. It took me 31/2 hours. I leaned how to use all of the supplied VW trunk tools. These mud flaps will not let anything get under them,they are mounted VERY securely. I got them through Gunther VW in Florida.They offer a 20% discount to TDI Club members...

Newt, I am in the Melbourne, Fla area. I own a 2010 JSW. Last month there was a GTG at Chris Mendola's house. He had a tuner,Tony from N.Y. there, doing tunes to the ECU's on several members cars. A great time was had by all who attended. I believe there is another one in Feb. 2011 keep your...

I am a newbie diesel driver also a first time diesel buyer. I fell in love with my 2010 Jetta Sportwagon on the test drive. After driving it for 4 months I am even more in love with it. Despite the minor "flaws" with it, I still love it. I like to drive "green", I love the MPG's and how solid...

I filled up at a Chevron station inKissimmee,Fla at 3.04/9. but most prices in my area are 3.11-3.15. Cheerz, TDI Chip

I've had my 2010 Jetta Sport Wagon, DSG Pano roof 10 spkr stereo Panzer plate for 2+ months. 2500+ miles. No troubles whatsoever. will take it in for the courtesy inspection later this month. Just cruisin' down the road, tryin' to loosen my load,(break her in.) Cheerz, TDI Chip

Tabou, Nice Hobie 16. Do you sail much? I,too have a Hobie but mine is an FX one, una rigged. Looks like you have a nice lake up there. What are the wind conditions like, the photo shows flat water, low or no wind. Good for ghosting along. If you want to do some sailing come down to central...

I got my PANZER PLATE in 4 days. It's Saturday,the weather temps have dropped and I'm ready for my install. I spent 4hrs under the car and its done. Just followed the instructions,one step at a time and now its done!! I'm really sore and hurting but I'll get over it. As I said,I'm an old guy and...

NUM, Download the Dieselgeek instructions from their website. There is a list of all of the tools needed for the install. You may have to buy a couple of new tools. My install took me about 4hrs.,but I am old and slow. Just follow the instructions step by step and it will go smoothly. It was a...

Are the HPFP's on the BMW's the same Bosch HPFP's as on our VW's. Inquiring minds want to know? Cheerz, TDI Chip

I ordered my Panzer Plate yesterday, it will be here on Friday. The temperatures will be dropping Friday morning. I'm getting ready for the install. Wish me luck, I'm not a great mechanic,but willing to give it a go. Cheerz, TDI Chip

I,too am using Opti-Lube and similarly have noticed my engine is running smoother and that my fuel mileage is up a few mpg's. I'm using 4oz. per tank,between the 1/4 to 1/2oz. recommendations. I highly recommend Opti-Lube xpd.It also gives me more peace of mind knowing that I am protecting my...

jbright,Specs look good, How much do you get per gallon for your regular and your premium diesel? I would welcome you to open a station here in central Florida,prefferably in the Melbourne area. I need it NOW!!! Cheerz, TDI Chip

Maybe there is a second tree to bark up. Does anyone here know which FUEL brands properly blend and mix their diesel fuels to comply with the 460 rating? This might allieviate the HPFP issues.Could any or all of the manufactures or OWNERS of the affected vehicles "persuade" them to bring their...

Biffster, Its probably the BIODIESEL fuel. I've been running various BRANDS of pump fuels,I've got a little over 2500 miles on my JSW,aka the Silver Bullet,and so far I have worked up to 46mpg. I just read about "the break in proceedure", and have since "modified" the way I drive my car.I am...