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No insult or reason to pause was intended with the term "crunchy", especially since it should have been somewhat clear it was coming from a fully seasoned local to Ann Arbor vegetarian. :) I was only trying to imply that Corner Brewery was a veggie friendly establishment. I also made the...

I can confirm that the Wurst bar does indeed not suck. The tot portions are not exactly small and the veg chili tots are great. watch those peppers :) I also don't like Anise, but the Chick-Fu sandwich is really tasty. Additionally, any burger option can be had with a Chick-Fu patty. I...

Something I have pondered every time I see a dirty tailpipe and bumper from a newer GTDI equipped vehicle and compare it my late model TDI. TUV Nord Testing Firm: Direct Injected Gasoline Engines Emit More Particulates Than Diesels Engine Technology International March 2014 article SwRI...

Ever put your diesel into 5th gear at 25mph and commanded full load? Usually the 1/2 order excitation frequency is in the range of the the drivetrain's 2nd natural frequency. I'm pretty certain you can feel the torsional vibrations under those circumstances, at the seat-of-your-pants, steering...

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I'm down for the Friday meet-up/dinner and Cobo/Karting/Dinner on Saturday. I'm local, so no hotel needed. It will be my first TDI GTG, and first NAIAS in quite some time. Looking forward to finally meeting up with some TDI members. :)

I don't think you understand the complete story. Using Toyota as an example, here are a couple quick and rough figures: source: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/25/business/global/25toyota.html Toyota's 2011 Paid Dividend: $1.26 per share source...

Yeah, it is a confusing game these days, and it is getting even more confusing. I don't know how you guys that have to service this stuff can keep it all straight. Alright, I did a bit of double checking, and it appears that I was quite wrong. I always thought that the Toyota u660 was simply...

So which transmissions have Aisin designed specifically to GM and Ford's requirements, and that don't share a majority of the components with a previously developed Aisin/Toyota transmission? A truly independent Tier 1 or 2 supplier owns their intellectual property, and are allowed to sell...

I see it quite a bit differently. Aisin develops most of their transmission technology solely (exclusively) for Toyota and with thier engineering cooperation. Then they will later adapt a product to sell to other OEMs after Toyota has it on the market first. They simply don't work on many new...

Good post, very informative and you covered almost everyone, but no mention of Honda's transmissions? :D :p I'll agree that Aisin Seiki is the benchmark for most, but to refer to them as an "independent" supplier isn't telling the whole truth. Toyota still owns 30% of Aisin Seiki and accounts...

a disclamer is right on the window sticker in big bold letters: your mileage will vary

I don't doubt that they are the correct, but you just may want to double check that they are the larger diesel battery. (not that the dealer would make a mistake. ;) Multiple cycles of the glow plugs got me through that last cold spell, but there were a couple of times I was worried. I think...

Are the replacement batteries the same or greater capacity than the old ones? At least 72Ah rating? That isn't a bad plan for the summer installing a plug in heaters. My experience is that it usually isn't cold enough here to need such a heater, but I guess better safe than sorry.

Nice looking car, and sounds like a good deal. Good to hear your up to 2 TDIs now. :) Is the car turning over, or just dead? The past few mornings I've had to cycle the glow plugs a few times before it would start. If it started with jumping, it sounds like your best bet might be just to...

I'll assume you are talking about this settlement. It isn't a story, and it wasn't just Detroit Diesel: EPA ANNOUNCE ONE BILLION DOLLAR SETTLEMENT WITH DIESEL ENGINE INDUSTRY FOR CLEAN AIR VIOLATIONS The players: Caterpillar Inc., Cummins Engine Company, Detroit Diesel Corporation, Mack...

Welcome to Germany! Like the others said, most of the people here will be able to speak enough English for you to complete the transaction. Or, you could just buy mine. :-D I've been thinking of selling, because I just don't plan on driving enough this year to justify owning a diesel...

I was in the same boat a few years ago. My advice is to just sell it and find something when you get here. I expect the shipping, the modifications to EU equipment, and the TüV inspection costs to come close to your possible savings. Also include the headaches dealing with the various...

v8 timing chains with plastic/nylon coated aluminum gears seems like a huge blunder. 100% failure rate with little plastic bits ending up in the oil pickup and in the oil passages.

"Variant" is only the name VW used. The general term for "Station wagon" is "Kombi" in Deutsch.