DCOTC#11 --Feeler/GTG Kansas City, KS

[40X40]

Sorry I missed this, but I am stuck in Branson, MO. I was forced at wife point to attend the Jim Stafford show.... and I LIKED it.

I also went to a British sports car show and got up close with a Rolls and sat in a Lotus. It took an a amazing amount of effort to get into and out of the lotus.

Bill

 

[mikey141414]

Here's a few pics from today:
Trying on some new shoes:

Painting my old shoes:

This is why you should inspect your brake cables every once in awhile:

Crazy little VW rolled up because of the signs out front:

Wheels for sale:

 

[mikey141414]

More pics can be seen here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/117791047983841509085/JettaPics?feat=directlink

Check out my new gmail account I made for extra picture storage, vwdieseltdi@gmail.com. Pretty sweet, eh?

 

[CoolAirVw]

I'm planning on getting there around 9am, going to get a head start on tuning KCMikes 04 Passat. See you guys whenever you start showing up.

Hey Richard, 2.5 hours on a clutch change, wow! Thats way faster than me doing one on the ground, lol.

That was on the ground but I had a helper. Also Eric and his brother helped also by pulling the power steering line out of the way, turning the rotor to turn the axle and by asking annoying questions!! See the following thread.

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=278320

 

[MrErlo]

Also Eric and his brother helped also by pulling the power steering line out of the way, turning the rotor to turn the axle and by asking annoying questions!! See the following thread.

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=278320

Richard, I told you about my mom's new job yesterday, right?

ODO 103255
No kidding tho, that was fast work. Clutch grips great. Now I just need to get a few more power mods to start getting my money's worth out of it!!

We made it to Red Roof Inn (eventually) last night. (more details on that expedition later...) We'll be by this morning around 10:45am

 

[MrErlo]

weirdajs - you know how to fix that dent in your panel?
mikey - ... hammer mod?

MrErlo - We need to pull out those injector bodies, so you know what we need?
MrScottdi - Slide-hammer mod?


Losha would be so proud.

 

[squebel]

Had planned on putting in my short shifter yesterday but decided not to since I forgot my tools. Anyways, I did it this morning in about an hour and it is great. It is the Diesel Geek TTX shifter and is only $80. I highly recommend it if anyone is thinking about a short shifter. Wish I could have made it out today. Oh well.

 

[MrScottdi]

Summary of my work at the DCOTC GTG today:

Replaced/upgraded fuel injector return lines with Viton
Tested, Measured and replaced glow plugs (details); thanks for the plugs, Mikey
CLEARED CEL!!! Light-free console, 18 months later!
Tweaked IQ "up" a bit, to put in less fuel
Reset battery in housing

Arranged injector nozzle replacement with Ben; need to contact Frank
Worked with Ben to disassemble old turbo for cleaning
Passed along my old turbo, intercooler hose, old flywheel/clutch/cover and IP core
Need to buy 3 bar MAP (w/ grommet)

Checked out oil-leaking/spraying EGR/ASV

Checked out the Grom Aux mod in person; will need to investigate this more

Fuel smell may actually be exhaust smell; get exhaust checked out at Midas

Discussed door lock re-coding; will be continued later

ODO 103383

 

[weirdajs]

Was hoping to get my chipped today. But hey I am not bummed out about it. I will get in touch with Ben later to get it chipped. It was a good weekend to get brakes done Yes I know few Autobody tricks. I would have fixed that hole for Mikey if had Bondo and Hardener.

Might make it to the next one Don't hold me to that


Weirdajs/Aj/Andy

 

[mikey141414]

Thanks to everyone that came out today. I had a good time and got a little VCDS work done thanks to Ben, some bodywork thanks to AJ, did the 5brakelight for Golfdriver, ate a bunch of cheese dip thanks to AJ, and made some money thanks to Mrscottdi. It was nice seeing Brian and his kids for a moment. ALso 1 guy from the craigslist ad came out, Sean I believe his name was. ANd a few others I am sure I am forgetting. Thanks everyone!! let's start planning another for late May or late June as I will be in Honduras for the
here's a few pics:

 

[vwjettadsl]

I had a great time yesterday, actually got to work on my own car! Mike and AJ, we'll have to meet up some other time for the chipping, sorry about that.

Mikey, where in Honduras are you going? I've been there twice before.


Cheers,
Ben

 

[golfdriver]

Once again thanks Mikey for arranging the GTG. Also, thanks for making me change my signature, since I now have TWO, count 'em TWO, mods to my ride.... No hammer modding here though! Photo? Was good to meet & greet everyone Sunday, hope to attend the next GTG.

 

[KS97Passat]

Thanks from me, Mikey! Your planning and preparation for the gtg are much appreciated. Even though Saturday was a slow day, I enjoyed visiting and learning. I'm looking forward to the next one.

I'm going to call the Judy Company and thank them also. I really think their business is about the best that could be found for our purposes. "Uncle Pat" is a neat guy and I like to see him there.

 

[weirdajs]

Hey Ben I have one saying about the Chipping! Stuff happens deal with is the way I look at it. One of these GTG's I will be working on something for my car.

 

[mikey141414]

Mikey, where in Honduras are you going? I've been there twice before.


Cheers,
Ben

Not sure yet, my wife is the planner. I am usually just along for the ride... I'll let you know when I do. Know of any good diving spots? or, places I should not miss?

 

[vwjettadsl]

Not sure yet, my wife is the planner. I am usually just along for the ride... I'll let you know when I do. Know of any good diving spots? or, places I should not miss?

When I was there I didn;t get to do a whole lot of sight seeing, I went there to help with humanitarian efforts. I did get to spend a couple of days on Roatan Island on one of the trips though. Loved every minute of it, well except for the high humidity, lol. If memory serves me correctly I believe the south side of the island is better for diving/snorkeling, I stayed on the north side while I was there not knowing any different until the day I left.

 

[xTheChadx]

Well if there is another GTG let me know I WANT TO GO but had a wedding in Pittsburg Ks i had to go to (i actually forgot about it untill the weekend before lol) but I WILL MAKE THE NEXT ONE

 

[mikey141414]

SO, my wife and I are moving to Wichita the end of June. Chad, any recommendations for places to live, or jobs in the area?

 

[xTheChadx]

well that all depends on how you like to live, There are some REALLY nice lofts they just built downtown.... or there are some nice houses in the suburbs lol. College hill and riverside is really nice if you like older homes, but yeah..... What kind of work do you do? The job market in wichita is pretty bad i think its like 17% unemployment right now.... so....

 

[dogdots]

SO, my wife and I are moving to Wichita the end of June. Chad, any recommendations for places to live, or jobs in the area?

So its official, then ? Just move in with Clark

Does that mean we will have to go to Wichita for GTG's?

 

[KS97Passat]

I'll get a basement apartment ready for you. Now we need to get the Judy Company to move to Wichita.

 

[Joe_Cool]

4 Steel wheels in KC area ---15 inch, 5x100, $40 total

I anyone is intested, please contact me at this e-mail address: caring.person@live.com Thanks!

 

[CoolAirVw]

I know a gal looking for a spare wheel and tire. Any of those got a tire on them?

 

[Joe_Cool]

15 inch steel wheels

Sorry, no tires... just a set of four 15 inch steel wheels with the 5 x 100 bolt pattern.

 

[mikey141414]

Well, I'm a stagehand right now, but I have a Bachelor's degree in Social Welfare. I am good with computers and know most of the lingo. Video editing, film, and any backstage production is cool. I am going to try and get in with the local union if possible.

My wife and I are going down this weekend to look at a bunch of houses. I was told by a few people to stay above Douglas. Here is a link to my map of possible housing:
Linky link

 

[suparag]

Wichita Housing

Mikey,

There are lot of housing choices for a wide range of money. It all depends on you. If you have kids, then you are limited to few areas with better schools. The southern part of town is very industrial and grimy. South of Douglas may be too strict, I have been to few areas in South that are good like Derby and Rosehill. I have pretty much lived in Northeast (for 10 years) and moved to Northwest (for the last 7 years). There is this weird east/west divide in Wichita, which I never understood.

I have even come across real estate agents who are biased and push people to east or west side exclusively. If you need any guidance or help, feel free to contact me.

Suparag
will PM you my phone number.

 

[mikey141414]

Thanks dude,

I think we found a little bungalo on the west side on Sedgewick in the Delano district. We really like it and are just waiting on the application process. My wife and I went down last weekend and looked at about 15 different places. It really is peculiar how different the areas are and how close they are to eachother. I met up with XthechadX and we went to the Donut Whole. pretty cool place. I think I will fit in just fine.

We'll have to meet up and grab some coffee. Are you involved with the blitzrennsport.net?

mikey

 

[xTheChadx]

Mikey,

I have pretty much lived in Northeast (for 10 years) and moved to Northwest (for the last 7 years). There is this weird east/west divide in Wichita, which I never understood.

Im a west sider , never lived on the east side lol. And were do you live on the Northwest side of wichita? I work at 13th and Maize.

 

[vwjettadsl]

I sense a Wichita GTG coming soon!

 

[xTheChadx]

Yeah we should have a Wichta GTG, i know a place we can all work on our cars.... So when do we want to have this lol