GTG Toronto Area December

[Tazzman]

As you can tell we such a great turn out at our last

GTG,, hosted by Vlad..

The possibilties of a one in December depending on where

and when.

I think Rick might Offer his Place?

( WARM ) garage ..

Plus other thing s will be posting soon as well

so this is just to get thing going.


Tazz

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[Vik F]

tazz u have mail

 

[Wingnut]

I vote for the 20th.

 

[Vik F]

20th sounds good

 

[RickD]

20th sounds good to me. You can use my place if you like.

 

[Rammstein]

The 20th sounds very good to me too! /images/graemlins/wink.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Wolf_Pack]

Hey folks...

I have been pretty distant for a while, and I have not been able to make many GTG in a long time! I missed the one this past weekend, but I hope to make it out to this one ... whenever it happens.

A question I have of you folks; Anyone recommend a Winter tire? Cheap, economical, and a good all-around tire. I do not care much about noise, as long as she grabs when it is supposed to! My all-seasons don't have much rubber left (damn upsolute chip, don't know why the rubber on the fronts are gone so quick) and am looking for a cheap set of winters to tie me over...

Anyone have a tire machine I can use to swap these tires on the existing OEM rims? I know how to do it, just need the tire machine and balancer to complete it... Any recommendations are welcome... /images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[TDIMeister]

Well, they're not DIRT cheap, but I see that Walmart now carries Dunlop Graspic snow tires, the same ones I used over the last winter and really like. To boot, Walmart's prices prices seem VERY, VERY good compared to mine which were bought direct from Tire Rack in the U.S. while I lived there! Bigger bonus is that the Graspics are available in low-profile sizes that most imports are now fitted with (e.g. 195/65-15 used on A4s).

 

[VW_Jedi]

I'm trying to track down some Power Service. I hear it's available at Flying J. The website for Flying J doesn't work, does anyone know where some are located in the greater, greater Toronto Area. Anything north of seven would be great!

Coop

 

[Wingnut]

Rick D selss the 96oz bottles for $20 taxes in. He is located near 401/427. If you can wait till the next GTG, it will probably be at his place.

For a location north of 7, I have seen it at the Petro Canada truck stop at hwy 50 & Rutherford Rd. They also have 5w40 Duron synthetic there too.

 

[Wolf_Pack]

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Well, they're not DIRT cheap, but I see that Walmart now carries Dunlop Graspic snow tires, ...

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Thanks TDIMeister - I will look into this at Walmart.

 

[fresheverytime]

I'm a newbie and am wonderring what goes on at these get togethers? Is it simply a show up, shoot the poop and admire each others rides sorta thing?

 

[Vik F]

welcome fresheverytime, read a previuos gtg's thread, but, ususally there is somesort of work happening, of course depends on location and weather.

ps...newby brings the donuts /images/graemlins/tongue.gif .....sorry had to /images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Wingnut]

Depending on what work people need doing, the main reason to GTG is hang out & help other members with any issues or maintenance they may need. Sometimes there are TB changes. I did a brake job & suspension install last week. Another member installed a coolant heater. And lots of Vag-comming going on. Lots lo learn and good discussions to be had.

 

[TDIMeister]

I just have nothing better to do on a blustery Saturday than to hang out with a bunch of car nuts and munch on donuts /images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[kmagman]

Are Yankees welcome too? Technically, I am not a Yankee since I'm from VA (for those Civil War buffs out there), but my best buddies are in Toronto and would love to see them and check out the Canadian TDI's. I'll bring the bourbon! /images/graemlins/eek.gif

 

[ALCO]

Yankees and Southerners are all welcome.

Happy Thanksgiving neighbors! /images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Tazzman]

Thanks Rick

So the 20th it is at Rick place

Some one do the posting of the map again for the newbies

Please,


Upsoltions will go for $425.00 that day and that day only

and Ill have new stuff for TDI intercooler !!!!

Tazz

 

[Vik F]

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and Ill have new stuff for TDI intercooler !!!!


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[je]

Sorry dont have a zoom-out map here...

 

[DzlEnthusiast]

20th sounds good, No school for the next 2 weeks..

Is there anyone who wants work done? Vag-Com? Injector Swap? TB?

Cheers

Dzl

 

[kmagman]

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Tazzman said:
Upsoltions will go for $425.00 that day and that day only

and Ill have new stuff for TDI intercooler !!!!
Tazz

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I see you are offering an upgrade for $425 for the day of the meet in Toronto. Can you give me additional info? I have a '99 Golf TDI, totally stock.

What is gained with the upgrade?
Legal for USA?
Install time?
$425 Canadian or US

 

[fresheverytime]

For the Upsolute upgrade -> is there one out for the 04 TDI?

 

[Wingnut]

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and Ill have new stuff for TDI intercooler !!!!


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Are you bringigng the FMIC north of the border???

I wish I had the $$$ for one of those.

 

[ALCO]

I'll be bringing a jug of Delvac 1 for one of the guys. If any other fellow Delvac die-hards want some, let me know so I can order a case in time. Cost is $32 per 4-litre jug, all taxes included.

Delvac 1...elixer of the TDI gods.

 

[Vik F]

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Are you bringigng the FMIC north of the border???

I wish I had the $$$ for one of those

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huh what?! $$$, u mean i have to pay for it?

 

[Big 1]

I need a TB and WP done. I have the kit from Harvieux but no tools. Any chance of someone who can assist and show a non-mechanic how to do this work?

 

[Vik F]

U wait for the middle of december /images/graemlins/eek.gif for a TB job? /images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[dieselfranco]

Hello to everyone I met at the last GTG. It was my first and certainly won't be my last. I got a chance to meet some great people and to learn a lot. Saved me a lot of money too!!

I have two special shout outs;
The first one is to Nigel for helping me out with my glow plugs. The relay is now changed and although that seemed to have it all fixed, it was once again extremely reluctant to start this morning????? I'm gonna have to run some more tests...
The second goes out to Vlad for hosting this thing and for cooking it up for us. Now I know croatians are great cooks!

I'll definitely try to be there on the 20th and if so would once again require the help of the experts. The problem this time is a hissing noise coming from the engine bay whenever it's cold outside. It's like a seal is not doing it's job. It's a constant hiss, which goes up a notch when I step on the gas and goes out in a looping high pitched sound when I kill the engine. (???????)

Hope to be there and to see everyone of you there!

 

[Rammstein]

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dieselfranco said:
I'll definitely try to be there on the 20th and if so would once again require the help of the experts. The problem this time is a hissing noise coming from the engine bay whenever it's cold outside. It's like a seal is not doing it's job. It's a constant hiss, which goes up a notch when I step on the gas and goes out in a looping high pitched sound when I kill the engine. (???????)

Hope to be there and to see everyone of you there!


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Yeap, you got a real problem now...

Man oh man, you'll have to probably change the engine...

Just kidding, the turbo makes that noise, and when it's cold you ear it more (it's related to the air being cold, don't know the details). /images/graemlins/grin.gif