oops! I did it again - back in the TDI game

[ducatipaso]

I will put them on the scale once the tires are dismounted. It may not be a HUGE difference (there's conflicting information out there) but still, a lot cooler than Avus so even if they weigh the same, I'll be happy. I'll need to hang on to my Avus in case we decide to mount these up on the 'rado for originality (not like we don't have enough wheels in the shed as it is!)

 

[burpod]

maybe you need 2 sheds? not sure how it is elsewhere, but here in MA, our area at least, there a some silly laws regarding sheds/etc and placement on property. you can have a shed up to a certain size (square footage), like maybe 8x10, up to within just a couple ft. of the property line. but if you wanted a 8x12 shed, that's against the rules. however, you can have as many sheds as you want. so lots of people of 2 or 3 8x10 sheds clustered together all up to the property line.... a 8x12 shed would require building planes, inspectors and something like 10' clearance to the property line. or something like that. nonsense...

 

[csstevej]

Yeah….I think jersey took after Massachusetts…. on that.

 

[ducatipaso]

in our area, 10x10 is the limit you can build without a permit. I don't know if you can have more than one 10x10. the shed we have we stick built from a kit. we put a lot of effort into build quality and finish.

 

[Zak99b5]

Sheesh--in New York you need a building permit for ANY new work (well, at least outside that people can see ). My 8x8 shed needed plans approval, inspections at various states of construction (after footers, after joists, &c.), and approval when it was complete.

City just wants its $$.

 

[ducatipaso]

Sheesh--in New York you need a building permit for ANY new work (well, at least outside that people can see ). My 8x8 shed needed plans approval, inspections at various states of construction (after footers, after joists, &c.), and approval when it was complete.

City just wants its $$.

that's brutal!

 

[ducatipaso]

well, it's looking like it's time for a new clutch. 202k miles ain't bad.

 

[ducatipaso]

ordered the SBC stage 2 daily with the SBC flywheel. it's time to get busy finally!

 

[Nevada_TDI]

Here in Nevada there is a loophole in the regs; I believe the maximum permanent shed size is 10x10.
If the shed is put together with screws only, there really isn't a size limit.

 

[J_dude]

Here in Nevada there is a loophole in the regs; I believe the maximum permanent shed size is 10x10.
If the shed is put together with screws only, there really isn't a size limit.

What does “with screws only” mean?

 

[Zak99b5]

What does “with screws only” mean?

I read it as easy to disassemble, no desctruction necessary. Therefore not a permanent building.

 

[ducatipaso]

lolz you guys I should change the name of the thread to "oops! I shed it again!"

 

[ducatipaso]

appointment set for the clutch job next tues/wed - I'm having Tomas Sport Tuning do the work. takes 2 days as apparently the car needs an alignment after the job is done.

 

[ducatipaso]

clutch kit arrived! I can't wait to be back in my TDI!

 

[ducatipaso]

was able to successfully limp the car from sac to the bay area yesterday - the clutch is slipping so bad that 2 clicks on the 'accelerate' button on the cruise control caused slippage! ouch.

 

[ducatipaso]

ordered a chinesium shift knob and boot - it's pretty nice actually that these cars were made in china for that market - makes some parts easily available!

 

[ducatipaso]

dropped the car off at TST this morning - away we go!

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

ordered a chinesium shift knob and boot - it's pretty nice actually that these cars were made in china for that market - makes some parts easily available!

What did you get? I need to find one for my son's Golf.

 

[ducatipaso]

a friend of mine got this exact unit and it didn't seem too crappy. for the price, who cares?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088K3YQGW

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

Looks decent. Thanks!

 

[turbodieseldyke]

i put one of those on my mk3 about 10yrs ago. $6 ebay way back then

 

[ducatipaso]

already got the call - the clutch is done. the alignment is tomorrow morning. reports back say the pedal feels just like stock even with the SBC setup. they also found a broken wire on my reverse light switch harness so now I have backup lights! I pick the car up tomorrow at lunch!

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

Actually the SBC kit has a lighter pedal than a stock DMF. I've been driving my Wagon with that clutch for almost 200K miles and it's still great.

 

[ducatipaso]

Actually the SBC kit has a lighter pedal than a stock DMF. I've been driving my Wagon with that clutch for almost 200K miles and it's still great.

great to hear! burpod recommended it to me, the kit seemed to be very high quality!

 

[burpod]

i've been getting a bit angsty over the long process here LOL

 

[ducatipaso]

i've been getting a bit angsty over the long process here LOL

I'm going as fast as I can!

 

[ducatipaso]

Actually the SBC kit has a lighter pedal than a stock DMF. I've been driving my Wagon with that clutch for almost 200K miles and it's still great.

this is absolutely correct. what a joy this clutch is over stock!

 

[burpod]

good thing there is more joy left here... lol. would kinda be a whomp whomp if the clutch was the last thing on the list

 

[CleverUserName]

The G60/VR6 is even lighter than the stage II daily. I’ve had both.

 

[ducatipaso]

e-code lights with glass lenses installed - WAY better lighting than original!
Found an unbroken ashtray at the yard, and the trunk now works with the fob again.
The punchlist gets shorter!