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    any place to get chipped in SoCal?

    anyone know of a place that does chipping for TDI's around SoCal? I would love to do Rocketchip but IIRC they're on the east coast(?)....nearest Upsolute guy is in Las Vegas....what are my options if any at all..
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    FS: Flik Lex 17x8 wheels+tires, Kamei Jetta grille

    Local pickup only on the wheels please, I'm in San Diego. I can also deliver within ~50 miles. Flix LEX wheels are 17x8, 5x100, et35, i think ~18 lbs(?). they have Falken Ziex 512 tires with about 28k miles on them. one wheel has a small spot of curbage and one has a few dings (no idea how they...
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    Diesel hybrid built at SDSU

    from this week's San Diego reader: http://www.sdreader.com/php/cover.php?mode=article&showpg=1&id=20051020
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    best of both worlds tire ?

    i'm going to be replacing tires soon, currently i an riding on 225-45-17, Falken Ziex 512's to be exact. is there a tire out there that has a bit bigger profile (i'm thinking 50 or 55, shouldn't have clearance issues i think) that are low rolling resistance but still have some grip for above...
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    San Diego cheap Diesel watch, chime in

    alright folks, let's hear where the cheap(est) stuff is, as things are getting sucky because of the latest refinery and hurricane crap! last time i filled up was over $3/gal
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    BMW 535d video

    found on the vortex, not too shabby http://www.autoclips.net/detail.php?id_video=2178
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    '05 Passat Wagon TDI in SoCal -found on craigslist

    \'05 Passat Wagon TDI in SoCal -found on craigslist not mine, but found it on CL this morning http://sandiego.craigslist.org/car/83383526.html seems a little pricey contact the owner at your own risk
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    No balls going uphill

    I've got a prob driving up hills lately. My symptoms include a transmission that's shifting weird among other things. Some facts: 44,000 miles (2001 Jetta) PSI powerbox auto tranny Basically, if I don't have a running start before going up any type of serious incline, the car won't shift...
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    Good VW shop in San Diego?

    I don't have any issues with my engine so I don't specifically need a good TDI tech/shop per se...just some other niggling issues that could use fixing, as I don't have time nor the space to work on my car anymore People on TDIclub have recommended a dealership out in San Juan Capistrano(?)...
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    mechanic in San Diego, paging RogueTDI

    I'm relocating to San Diego and by the time I get out there I'll need to have my timing belt done. any recommendations? spanks!
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    Free - 15" Avus OEM wheels + tires

    Free - 15\" Avus OEM wheels + tires these came stock on my 2001 Jetta. the rubber are Michelin MK4 Energy+ something-or-other and have about 24k miles on them. 2 of the tires will probably have to be replaced (one has a shoddy patch job, another had a really slow leak). the rims are in great...
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    question about moving to California

    I may be relocating to Calif. and while I should have no problems registering my TDI (37k miles), does the state require any retrofit smog equipment to be installed? thanks.
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    Did any of you guys buy this??

    friend of mine alerted me to this ad on autotrader...it's been sold unfortunately http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ca...amp;cardist=790
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    Eurofest Nashville May 29th

    will be a fairly good group of local dubbers showing...plus lots of cool/weird/rare autos from Europe: http://eurofestnashville.com/
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    Southern Volksfest Atlanta April 24th

    anybody going to this April 24th? some fellow dubbers from Tennessee are rolling down, would be cool to meet some TDIers...
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    CEL, does this sound like glowplug prob?

    '01 Jetta TDI. last week I got a CEL...it comes on solid (not flashing) 20-30 sec. after starting up. the only thing I have noticed in the last 6-9 months is a mildly rough startup when cranking. but it always starts right up though and runs seemingly fine around town. I put in a PSI tuning...
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    tuning box install help

    well I just tried to yank out the cable to install my tuning box and the bugger is on there good. I think there's a type of catching latch on the side of it that is not facing me. I can't get a screwdriver in there to press the latch in. do I just need brute force? that doesn't sound right...
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    Does any other car come even close to TDI mpg's ?

    Does any other car come even close to TDI mpg\'s ? ...EXCLUDING the hybrids (Prius, etc.) -- real cars that have a single power source only! Settle a bet for me and a co-worker...yes, the hybrids come close, but I am wondering what non-hybrid, gas or other Diesel (probably Benz E300 TD) cars...
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    2001 Jetta TDI GLS For Sale

    sorry, due to circumstances beyond my control I have to keep this car until a replacement becomes available.
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