ImpexFest 5 - May 5-6, 2006

[ofhs93]

I'm planning on being there. Think someone can lend me a hand with timing belt tools and actually doing the belts?

Greg

I suggest getting in touch with MOGolf.

 

[Sappington]

Hey, of the people who are coming, does anyone have their TDI modded for cold-weather biodiesel use? For instance, heated-fuel filter, insulated lines, etc. I'd be interested in checking that out....

 

[MPGHog]

I'll be there. I'll bring for anyone to use:
pair of jack stands
2000W generator
gas pressure washer if we need a second one and i can fit it in the car
big pela extractor
I can help people w/ oil changes.

Please sign me up for:
dentwiz 1 dent removal
brake bleed and transmission oil change
oversight in doing an intake cleaning
help w/ my skid plate install
replace a few suspension bushings

~Chris

 

[Got diesel]

I will be there look for the NC tag that says "SOY FUEL" and will love some B100!!!

 

[MaryP]

I'll be there. I'll bring for anyone to use:
pair of jack stands
2000W generator
gas pressure washer if we need a second one and i can fit it in the car
big pela extractor
I can help people w/ oil changes.

Please sign me up for:
dentwiz 1 dent removal
brake bleed and transmission oil change
oversight in doing an intake cleaning
help w/ my skid plate install
replace a few suspension bushings

~Chris

You do know we're only going to be there for one day, right? LOL!

 

[NTDi]

I'll be there, I'm supposed to sign up for something?

 

[ALCO]

I have thrown 24 cans of Coke in the trunk to bring down. Not much of a soda pop drinker myself but I understand there's some who prefer the taste of Canadian Coke?

 

[vwestlife]

I have thrown 24 cans of Coke in the trunk to bring down. Not much of a soda pop drinker myself but I understand there's some who prefer the taste of Canadian Coke?

Here's the story in a nutshell: The original Coca-Cola was made with cane sugar. In 1985, a new formula made with high-fructose corn syrup was introduced as the ill-fated "New Coke", and production of original Coke ended. After much public backlash, the original formula was quickly reintroduced as "Coca-Cola Classic", however the sugar was replaced with corn syrup -- not because it tastes better, but because it's cheaper than sugar in the USA. In Canada and Mexico, though, Coke is still made using real sugar. Many bodegas in Hispanic communities get private shipments of Coke from Mexico because immigrants are used to its taste and prefer it over the corn-syruped U.S. Coke.
p.s. With all the rumors going around about Coca-Cola's cleaning and dissolving powers, perhaps someone can test and see if it's any good at removing the gunk from a clogged TDI intake manifold.

 

[BoosTDIt]

I just re-confirmed Dent Wiz's attendance to Impexfest. Remember, they can do any car with a door ding.

1/2 price on dent wiz services is fantastic! Take advantage of it while you can.

I know they will be busy just like last year!

Lito

this time i'm there first to dismantle my car before i have to get dirty with the suspentions......

 

[M I N I O N]

Oh wow.. I'm glad I just now found out how to check my PMs... just in time to read 7 different PMs about people asking me if I was going to Impex Fest to see that front dash sub enclosure.
Until right now I had no idea about this. I should be up that way friday and saturday. I'll bring munchies of some sort.
This should be fun!

 

[Justler]

You should definetly stop by =)

 

[DEZLBOY]

Back From the Dead

Hope to make it....sometime afternoon.......

I have assorted never used stuff. Willing to sell with all proceeds going back into TDIClub or the IMPEXFest - if there is a fund of some sort, or to Tongsli or Tomo or anyone to defray their costs when helping others.

1. Set of Audi (?) lift pads. About 5 years old, but never installed. They fit VWs (Golfs and Jettas, MY 2000 - and likely other VWs....)

2. Power window regulators - never used. If interested, PM me. I have to check how many and what side. They are the upgraded regulators replacing those in the first two years (?) of MY1999 1/2, 2000, and I believe 2001, and maybe 2002.

3. Emblems - one 4-Motion, one TDI with one letter a different color (need to check which color), and one other emblem?

 

[GCMarx]

Many bodegas in Hispanic communities get private shipments of Coke from Mexico because immigrants are used to its taste and prefer it over the corn-syruped U.S. Coke.

Yeah, that's because it flat-out TASTES BETTER! You can also get it as the Kosher-for-Passover version. Additionally, you can get Dr Pepper from Dublin, TX in the original cane sugar recipe. (yes, I am a soda geek.)

 

[Fafou]

Alright so I'll be there on Saturday. I've never been to one of these before and I'm kind of excited to check out all the TDIs.

 

[meganuke]

childishidealism--no problem.

I'll be swapping out the ABS pump and obviously bleeding the brakes. If anyone has done this before, a bit of supervision would be appreciated. Unfortunately, my wife's car just ate its alternator last night, so that puts off the purchase of the Motive bleeder before this GTG. I hope there will be a few to go around.

 

[childishidealism]

meganuke - I will bring along my Motive and we'll have a fair trade. In fact, I am buying ATE fluid so I may go ahead and do mine too.

 

[Justler]

I'll bring along my Pela, Motiv and suspension tools (knuckle splitter and strut bolt wrench). Would certainly appreciate being able to borrow some timing belt tools, and a person that could instill a little bit of wisdom from time to time on the more critical points of a timing belt/water pump change.

Is there a no beer policy on/around ImpexFest facilities?

I'll also be installing the splice version of the 3-blink turn signal mod.

 

[Beowulf]

childishidealism--no problem.

I'll be swapping out the ABS pump and obviously bleeding the brakes. If anyone has done this before, a bit of supervision would be appreciated. Unfortunately, my wife's car just ate its alternator last night, so that puts off the purchase of the Motive bleeder before this GTG. I hope there will be a few to go around.

I'll also bring my Motiv bleeder, if anyone needs to borrow it.

 

[tongsli]

Beer policy

It's private property so it's not a problem. Just no serving to minors, but with our crowd I don't think that's as much of a problem.

Lito

I'll bring along my Pela, Motiv and suspension tools (knuckle splitter and strut bolt wrench). Would certainly appreciate being able to borrow some timing belt tools, and a person that could instill a little bit of wisdom from time to time on the more critical points of a timing belt/water pump change.

Is there a no beer policy on/around ImpexFest facilities?

I'll also be installing the splice version of the 3-blink turn signal mod.

 

[jettafock]

I'll also be installing the splice version of the 3-blink turn signal mod.

I'll be doing that mod as well.

 

[hskrdu]

I need to do a brake bleed, but I'm short on time Saturday, as Maili and I are headed to Michigan that same day.

Can anyone tell me: How much time it will take for the brake bleed, and what parts I would need to order from Impex, besides fluid?

Thanks!
-Steve in Annapolis

 

[childishidealism]

If you can borrow the tools all you need is fluid. It sounds like enough people are doing it there will be tools to go around. You are also more than welcome to borrow my Motive Bleeder. I will bring some denatured alcohol to clean the thing out between flushes if people are worried about mixing fluid types.
Anyone have any nice 16-17" wheels for sell? Someone beat me to the Tocatta's on Impex's website.

 

[No Exit]

Someone mentioned that they'd be able to help with transmission fluids... got room for another?

Oh... and anyone got directions? I dont even know where this thing is... hadnt even thought about that til just now. Perhaps I can just follow whatever TDI I see that day... might be a 25% chance I'll make it there that way.

Edit: nevermind about the directions.. if I had read the first freakin post, I'd see that there was an address.

 

[mikeyworks]

Ok gang. Lito has requested my help in the final organization for Saturday's events. I have assumed the role of Service Manager for Impex Fest 5.

First thing first...we will be try to be as organized and orderly as possible. We will try to group "like" work so that it can be done concurrently or in sequence. We will not start any work that runs the risk of not getting done that day. We're not leaving any cars on John's lot at the end of the day...period!!!

While the lift is available for use, it will operate on a sign-up list only. Don't ask me for the list now, and don't PM me about it. The list will be at the Fest so if you want to be on the lift list, show up early. You will have an allotted time on the lift, so get in, get it done, and make way for someone else. If you're not ready to go on the lift when you time is called...sorry, but you will be bumped from the list. We need to maintain flow throughtout the day.

I'm not trying to be a hard-a$$ but every year we end up with more and more work at the Impex Fest and it's too much to just run willy-nilly.

I will be there early and will have the sign up sheets ready. I will also try to set aside areas for certain types of work. If you need a specialist to help you with your work and one has been identified in the thread above, contact that person now, not the night before. If you have already contacted them, do it again to reconfirm that they will be there to help you are willing to help.

Again, not trying to be a dictator here, just trying to make sure we can get done what we want/need to get done. Everyone has a plan for the day, let's try and make that plan happen!!!

Thanks,
Mikey

 

[paramedick]

Again, not trying to be a dictator here, Thanks,
Mikey

You Beast! Riding roughshod over the poor TDIers with stars in their eyes!

See you there, Mikey.

 

[Shaggy28]

Getting cold feet...

...about bringing my commuter out around all the enthusiasts. I've tried different "over the counter" crap for a year now to get pine sap off my car and I'm embarrased. Cheap apartment last year with assigned parking... I didn't realize until it was too late and then I had no choice anyway. I've still got numerous spots. Anybody got any ideas I could try this weekend or got anything they've used that they would be willing to let me try? I figured this would be as good a place as any to find some finish savvy people.

Just kidding about the cold feet. Looking forward to meeting everyone on Saturday!

Shag

 

[jettafock]

Shag,

I will bring my bottle of Z-PC to see if it works. If so, you can get it from here http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-PC&Category_Code=Zaino

...about bringing my commuter out around all the enthusiasts. I've tried different "over the counter" crap for a year now to get pine sap off my car and I'm embarrased. Cheap apartment last year with assigned parking... I didn't realize until it was too late and then I had no choice anyway. I've still got numerous spots. Anybody got any ideas I could try this weekend or got anything they've used that they would be willing to let me try? I figured this would be as good a place as any to find some finish savvy people.

Just kidding about the cold feet. Looking forward to meeting everyone on Saturday!

Shag

 

[Thermo1223]

Try claying at all?

 

[HEMIHD]

A clay bar would be my first choice also. Maybe bug and tar remover or Zymol cleaner.

 

[meganuke]

Due to financial issues (wife's alternator combined with my employer screwing up my paycheck to the tune of -$1K) we will not be attending the dinners. We will still attend, just with PB&J in the cooler.