TDI_G
Veteran Member
Convincing the wife is half the battle. I told my wife I was going to sell my car and get a new one and told her if I can get it tuned at SOWO I would hold onto it longer.
SOWO 2014 May 16, 17 and 18th, 2014 - AARodriguez and Malone Tuning
- Thread starter AARodriguez Corp.
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AARodriguez Corp.
TDIClub Enthusiast, Vendor , w/Business number
A tune is equal to just 1 car payment
TDI_G
Veteran Member
Sometimes you have to throw some extremes out there to get what you want. I was starting to get bored with the TDI and a new clutch and an upcoming tune are just what I needed to "rekindle the love".
AARodriguez Corp.
TDIClub Enthusiast, Vendor , w/Business number
ALL tunes are 10% off. Part prices will be discounted even more.
TDI_G
Veteran Member
Can you give us a little teaser of what parts you will have there and at what price
AARodriguez Corp.
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Garrett VNT17 turbos with gasket kit for $800 (good for 170WHP)
armrest hinges ($20), latches ($10), maybe some lids, tan armrest console ($40)
I might bring a couple of brand new New beetle door panels
Steering knuckles, oil tubes and funnels, I'll have the PK710 Oil Funnels out there at a price too low to mention online
VW keys for 1999.5-2005 cars for $30
any special requests?
armrest hinges ($20), latches ($10), maybe some lids, tan armrest console ($40)
I might bring a couple of brand new New beetle door panels
Steering knuckles, oil tubes and funnels, I'll have the PK710 Oil Funnels out there at a price too low to mention online
VW keys for 1999.5-2005 cars for $30
any special requests?
TDI_G
Veteran Member
Ok, I'm going to try to blow up my VNT15 before SOWO so I can upgrade my turbo and have you change my tune from stage 3 to stage 4
Do you sell floor mats by chance? I didn't see anything on your site doing a quick search. I am looking to buy some Monster Mats and would prefer to buy local before going to eBay.
Do you sell floor mats by chance? I didn't see anything on your site doing a quick search. I am looking to buy some Monster Mats and would prefer to buy local before going to eBay.
tonystdi
Veteran Member
Don't forget to bring some T-shirts!Garrett VNT17 turbos with gasket kit for $800 (good for 170WHP)
armrest hinges ($20), latches ($10), maybe some lids, tan armrest console ($40)
I might bring a couple of brand new New beetle door panels
Steering knuckles, oil tubes and funnels, I'll have the PK710 Oil Funnels out there at a price too low to mention online
VW keys for 1999.5-2005 cars for $30
any special requests?
Zambee500
Veteran Member
Sweet. Need another key/fob for my B5.5. Also need 1 (or 2) for my '09 Routan...you carry VW-badged Chryco parts? (Didn't think so.) Not quite ready to pull the trigger on a front suspension refresh for the B5.5, but I need to do so soon.
See ya Friday afternoon.
AARodriguez Corp.
TDIClub Enthusiast, Vendor , w/Business number
HAHA, no, we don't carry Chrysler parts. My keys are only good through 2005 unless you have a VW New Beetle, good through 2010 on them.
I WILL have shirts!
AARodriguez Corp.
TDIClub Enthusiast, Vendor , w/Business number
I don't sell floor mats right now, not sure if I will in the future other than limited availability.
AARodriguez Corp.
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I talked to the boss, we can make that happen
TDI_G
Veteran Member
Woo Hoo...In for a free shirt. I will wear it proudly.
AARodriguez Corp.
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TornadoDub
Well-known member
Done
......hmm, I'm 12 hours away, anyone else from South Florida going? Also I have a 99.5 Jetta so my ECU needs to be socket-ed, how much am I looking at for a stage 1 tune?
AndyBees
Top Post Dawg
- Joined
- May 27, 2003
- Location
- Southeast Kentucky
- TDI
- Silver 2003 Jetta TDI, Silver 2000 Jetta TDI (sold), '84 Vanagon with '02 ALH engine
We are spending the night in Bryson City, NC which is about an 1.5 hours away.
See you all tomorrow!
See you all tomorrow!
AARodriguez Corp.
TDIClub Enthusiast, Vendor , w/Business number
Stage 1 is $225 after discount, socketing is $99
TDI_G
Veteran Member
Really had an awesome time today. Got my stage 3 tune and it rocks. Tune is much smoother and less smokey than my Upsolute tune. Really enjoyed meeting Andrew, his lovely wife, his dad, his kids, John Fettig, and Andybees.
Also had an awesome time meeting Aaron and his brother Matt from Boraparts. Turns out we have way more in common than we thought other than our love for VW TDI's. Had an awesome time hanging out with them.
Also had an awesome time meeting Aaron and his brother Matt from Boraparts. Turns out we have way more in common than we thought other than our love for VW TDI's. Had an awesome time hanging out with them.
AndyBees
Top Post Dawg
- Joined
- May 27, 2003
- Location
- Southeast Kentucky
- TDI
- Silver 2003 Jetta TDI, Silver 2000 Jetta TDI (sold), '84 Vanagon with '02 ALH engine
Yep, we had a great time too! It was good to see Andrew, John, Aaron, Clint (from Louisville), etc., as well! Also, I appreciated the pass from Andrew. We hope to see you guys in St. Louis!
With only a Stage 1 Malone Tune, it improved the ALH in my Vanagon awesomely!
Sorry we couldn't stay for the events today! But, considering this is our anniversary weekend, I had to make good on a promise..... touring Cade's Cove with my wife!
whipwarrior
Active member
There were definitely a lot more cars this year than in 2012 (the last SoWo I attended). Sucks that Volkswagen was making people jump through hoops to score a free chair when all you had to do before was present your key fob to prove that you were a VW owner. I picked up the cheap digital tire pressure gauge, the free poster, and one of those embossed VW dog tags. A little disappointed by the few TDIs in attendance; I only saw Jettas and Sport Wagons, but no Golfs. In the plus column, I finally crossed the 1000-mile mark on my odometer this trip!
Me and my bro, with his new Jetta GLI
Washed and waxed the night before the show!
Me and my bro, with his new Jetta GLI
Washed and waxed the night before the show!
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AARodriguez Corp.
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Awesome time out there guys, thanks to everyone who came out!
AndyBees
Top Post Dawg
- Joined
- May 27, 2003
- Location
- Southeast Kentucky
- TDI
- Silver 2003 Jetta TDI, Silver 2000 Jetta TDI (sold), '84 Vanagon with '02 ALH engine
Hey guys, the ALH Vanagon with a Malone Stage 1 tune, got 35.2 MPG on the round trip to and from SOWO .... which involved driving across the Smokey Mountains via Gatliburg and on the way back we spent the day in Cade's Cove! We rolled up almost 600 miles on the trip!
A tune from Malone rocks!
A tune from Malone rocks!
AndyBees
Top Post Dawg
- Joined
- May 27, 2003
- Location
- Southeast Kentucky
- TDI
- Silver 2003 Jetta TDI, Silver 2000 Jetta TDI (sold), '84 Vanagon with '02 ALH engine
In 17k miles, I've probably had two or three tanks to fall under 30 mpg but nothing below 29 mpg.......... it is a daily driver.
Typically, from tank to tank, I've been getting 31 to 32 with most of them just over 32 mpg.
Since my Odometer unconsistantly rolls up short, I use GPS to verify. The Odometer never has the same spread difference between it and the GPS. The GPS and my Blazer are pretty much spot-on, so, I know the GPS is okay!
Tango Delta
Member
Thanks for the tune Andrew and John, my car typically gets 48mpg heading to work and on a good day got 50mpg. First day after my tune the car got 52mpg on the way to work. This tune will pay for itself in no time!