Central NM Roll Call

[abctdi]

Who besides me ever checks out this section and is within 100 miles of Alb?
Just curious.

 

[abctdi]

I guess one is the answer...

 

[Wicked6]

Negative, ghostrider.. I am in Rio Rancho & AirbusMech is here as well.. I know there are a few more "lurking", but there's not 100's like the east coast guys..

Linc

 

[slojoe]

fanta se

 

[abctdi]

4 so far...

 

[jayfrigginjones]

Im in alb too. Ready for a gtg.

 

[djoel_]

I'm in Alb.
Actually, I'm looking for a good mechanic to look at my 2000 jetta tdi, I'm having some air flow or injector trouble. Any suggestions?

 

[jayfrigginjones]

I'm in Alb.
Actually, I'm looking for a good mechanic to look at my 2000 jetta tdi, I'm having some air flow or injector trouble. Any suggestions?

Look in Regional/Southwest forum at a post called "ABQ area mechanic". Apparently there is someone in Corrales that know how to wrench on these cars.

 

[slojoe]

I'm in Alb.
Actually, I'm looking for a good mechanic to look at my 2000 jetta tdi, I'm having some air flow or injector trouble. Any suggestions?

What are your symptoms? codes?

 

[newbee]

It's been awhile since I've been on the forum, but I'm in Farmington - 180mi from ABQ, but in a TDI, that's only 3.5 gallons away! I'd love to go to GTG and meet other TDIers.

 

[jayfrigginjones]

Next time you are in the albuquerque area, PM me and i'll swap you beer for vag-com time.

 

[newbee]

You got it!

You're on. If you're ever in Farmpit, let me know. BTW, nice NB. Looks exactly like mine, right down to the rear spoiler! Except that yours looks a little better for wear than my poor ride.

 

[jayfrigginjones]

Actually, the picture doesn't show the front of my car for a reason......large snow bank this winter took care of my lower grille/foglights. $%^&!

 

[slojoe]

It's been awhile since I've been on the forum, but I'm in Farmington - 180mi from ABQ, but in a TDI, that's only 3.5 gallons away! I'd love to go to GTG and meet other TDIers.

I'm on a little road trip rite now, in taos. I'll be in F-town tomorrow at FRMF Choppers on Murray, around noon. Driving a silver A4 Golf 4-door, lifted, tinted, bike racks, yadayada.

 

[jayfrigginjones]

.... Driving a silver A4 Golf 4-door, lifted, tinted, bike racks, yadayada.

what do you mean by "lifted"?

 

[newbee]

Lifted is for those of us who have replaced one too many oil pans (one is too many) and decided to put a lift kit in. Usually a spring spacer of some sort - do a search on "lift" in the forum and you'll see that there are a couple of companies making them. Mine is a home grown variety, but it allows me to cruise on dirt roads without flinching every 30 seconds.

 

[tkmoult]

I check occasionally, I'm in Los Alamos

 

[jayfrigginjones]

I check occasionally, I'm in Los Alamos

los alamos is nice.....giant neutron accelerators and such.

 

[Sleet]

My brother is taking up a job down there in Sept and will probably be taking either the '98 A3 or '97 B4 with him.. (unless he decided to keep the '86 audi Coupe GT)

He hasn't gotten on here much but maybe after he moves and is "mechanicless" he'll decide to be a bit more active

-J

 

[tkmoult]

The lab is going through some tuff times and it is expected to get worse before it gets better. It is a very bad time to be selling a house, but great to be buying if you think you might have a long time future in the area.

Travis

 

[abctdi]

8+ so far...keep em coming.

 

[Paulzie]

Me too!

Havent checked this forum for awhile, but Im in Albuquerque too! I there are about three other guys I have contacted not on this list as well.

 

[slojoe]

what do you mean by "lifted"?

Not the best pic but you get the idea..

 

[Paulzie]

Hey Slojoe,

I'm one of those Jetta owners getting tired of flinching everytime I pass over a speedbump. I scraped bottom making a wrong turn before the Juan Tabo Branch Library lastnight . I have been considering a skid plate, but Im also 6'5" and a lift kit sounds kind of nice. I have been searching the forum and I've noticed 1" and 2" lifts. What kind do you have? And have you noticed any difference in driving or fuel consumption?

 

[jayfrigginjones]

Hey Slojoe,

I'm one of those Jetta owners getting tired of flinching everytime I pass over a speedbump. I scraped bottom making a wrong turn before the Juan Tabo Branch Library lastnight . I have been considering a skid plate, but Im also 6'5" and a lift kit sounds kind of nice. I have been searching the forum and I've noticed 1" and 2" lifts. What kind do you have? And have you noticed any difference in driving or fuel consumption?

and are you using stock wheel/tire sizes?

 

[slojoe]

Hey Slojoe,

I'm one of those Jetta owners getting tired of flinching everytime I pass over a speedbump. I scraped bottom making a wrong turn before the Juan Tabo Branch Library lastnight . I have been considering a skid plate, but Im also 6'5" and a lift kit sounds kind of nice. I have been searching the forum and I've noticed 1" and 2" lifts. What kind do you have? And have you noticed any difference in driving or fuel consumption?

Skid plate will return its cost as opposed to a cracked oil pan. I'm lifted 2" via Metalnerd, with VR6 struts/springs, which I scored off a new GTI on the Vortex. The car rides more plush than stock, very comfortable. Cornering isn't bad, slight dive over stock on hard entrances but no wobble or pogo effect at all, I just slow down a little more before curves, still faster than all but the racers. Well worth it considering I clear all curbs. Also added a strut tower bar. Tires are up 2 sizes from stock on factory rims. Fuel mileage took a hit on the bigger tires and probably on the lift as well. Again, worth it for the clearance and general driveability in my book.

 

[Paulzie]

Hey Jay, tires and wheels are stock.

Skid plate will return its cost as opposed to a cracked oil pan. I'm lifted 2" via Metalnerd, with VR6 struts/springs, which I scored off a new GTI on the Vortex. The car rides more plush than stock, very comfortable. Cornering isn't bad, slight dive over stock on hard entrances but no wobble or pogo effect at all, I just slow down a little more before curves, still faster than all but the racers. Well worth it considering I clear all curbs. Also added a strut tower bar. Tires are up 2 sizes from stock on factory rims. Fuel mileage took a hit on the bigger tires and probably on the lift as well. Again, worth it for the clearance and general driveability in my book.

As for the VR6 struts/springs, why did you choose those over aftermarket? How much did you pay for them? On a difficulty scale how would you rate lifting your car? Do you need any special VW tools? If so, would you be willing to trade a beer for some assistance on the job? Thanks

 

[slojoe]

It's not a hard job to do, but can be a pita. Full 2" lift requires drilling the spring perch... much easier with a lift. Charlie specifies under 10k on your suspension when using his lift kit, for liability reasons. VR6 struts/springs are a little-known gem, and I prefer to use factory parts in many cases where possible. Pinged you w/more specific info.
Joe

 

[abctdi]

Havent checked this forum for awhile, but Im in Albuquerque too! I there are about three other guys I have contacted not on this list as well.

So maybe a dozen? Maybe those other 3 should chime in...

 

[wingbyte]

I'm here too. Paradise Hills.

'97 Jetta TDI
'97 F350 Powerstroke Crew Cab