Toronto Attendees at Fest?

**DONOTDELETE** · Jul 30, 2002

Any GTA residents or passers-through going to the Fest? Maybe we can convoy, perhaps with The Leader among us.

**DONOTDELETE** · Jul 31, 2002

Perhaps we could get a list of things to buy in the US and install on the cars, to take advantage of free shipping/lack of doodies/taxes!

VW Derf · Jul 31, 2002

Originally posted by je:
Perhaps we could get a list of things to buy in the US and install on the cars, to take advantage of free shipping/lack of doodies/taxes!

I'm game for this, unfortunately I will be arriving in Grand Rapids Thursday night so I won't be part of the convoy...

[ July 31, 2002, 20:10: Message edited by: VW Derf ]

suds · Aug 4, 2002

I'm going to the fest but I'm thinking of leaving around noon (I live east of T.O.) on Friday to get into Grand Rapids around 7:00pm.

What time was everyone thinking of leaving?

**DONOTDELETE** · Aug 5, 2002

How long is the drive? About 9 or 10 hours? Chicago is 12, Saginaw is 8. You'd have to leave about 9:00AM!

Are there any ride-alongs?

suds · Aug 5, 2002

Mapquest says about 6 1/2 hours from where I live. I've found mapquest to be pretty accurate in the past. I won't have to stop for fuel - just bio-breaks (not biodiesel!).

ALCO · Aug 5, 2002

Gents, My AAA Map'n Go software says it's 404 miles for a trip time of just over 6 hours. That's routing through Sarnia, Flint and East Lansing. My wife and I are going to try to head out on Thursday after work and get a few hours down the road...got to allow for "traps" along the way that take up time like border crossings and outlet malls.

**DONOTDELETE** · Aug 5, 2002

Try to distract her attention from the outlet malls in Flint on your left hand side.

Hope she isn't reading this.

Again, roll call for Riders?? Puhaps I be one.(?)

suds · Aug 6, 2002

when are you leaving je?

**DONOTDELETE** · Aug 6, 2002

I have a friendly gathering tonight, and don't know what time I'm leaving for that either.

Maybe about 10:00 or 11:00. I live right about by the Scarborough Town Centre so I'll save about 30 minutes from your time. I should really register for that thing since it's looking like I'll be going. You know, if I don't take my car, I can ride with someone else... I know the gal won't want to go.

suds · Aug 6, 2002

Originally posted by je:
I have a friendly gathering tonight, and don't know what time I'm leaving for that either.
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That's pretty funny! I was thinking I might be revising my departure time to about 9:00 or 10:00 but I have to finalize my plan.

**DONOTDELETE** · Aug 14, 2002

What are the advantages to passenging as compared to driving one's own carrocho?

I'm considering maybe doing some cross-border smuggling, so what, besides a sway bar, could be put on the car sans souci?

Ive got:<ul type="square">[*]Energy engine mount[*]sway bar[*]stereo (if you wanted)[*]tires[*]wheels[*]seven pants, shirts and sweaters (don't wear them all crossing the border)[*]floor mats[*]trunk mat to carry stuff and cover the biodiesel spill[*]Dust/Pollen Hepa filters ($18.75 at vwparts.com)[*]Oil filters ($6.88 at vwparts.com)[*]Delvac 1 (oops, we can get that at any Wal-Mart

)[*]Fuel filters [*]Air filters (or get a Pipercross drop-in, or a Viper)[*]the trunk VW logo the god damned neighbor's kid stole[*]Sunglass holder[*]E-code headlights[*]HID headlights[*]boost gauge[*]boost gauge cup[*]Jeri Ryan[*]electronic boost gauge from Summit Racing, cut up and put in the dash somewhere.[*]Colin Mochrie[*]ceramic figurines[*]authentic American beers, like Budweiser and Miller Lite.
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[ August 15, 2002, 21:23: Message edited by: je ]

**DONOTDELETE** · Aug 15, 2002

Do we know if there will be TDI maintenance happening there? Like intercooler cleaning, boost gauge adding, that kind? Maybe there's a better thread in which to ask.

suds · Aug 19, 2002

I'm trying to coordinate an intake cleaning demo for the Jetta. I've never done it so I'm trying to get someone to walk me through it while everyone else is watchin' and learnin'.

mjbach · Aug 19, 2002

Suds: Don't mean to nose in here but saw your post. My husband and I did our Golf's intake cleaning two weeks ago but I am not sure if it is the same on a Jetta. We have lots of spray carb cleaner if you want us to bring it along to the fest for the cleaning. Do you have all the tools, etc., gathered? Let me know if you need any items. Mary

suds · Aug 20, 2002

Thanks mj! I have to look at the FAQ to see if i have all the tools and I'll get back to you. I appreciate the offer and may need to take you up on that. I'll e-mail you directly to let you know.

Thanks again!

mjbach · Aug 22, 2002

Suds: Having a quantity of solvent and a metal pan to soak the intake in while you are cleaning the EGR helps. It's a dirty job so be dressed for it and have lots of hand cleaning stuff on hand. I used steel wool on the EGR and lots of scraping tools and air pressure. The torque wrench is difficult to get in there and some twine for tying up the radiator hoses is nice. We tried to remove as little as possible and had the gaskets on hand-- we didn't need them. We'll bring them along in case you do. Let me know if you need a metal pan.

TDIMeister · Aug 23, 2002

I plan on leaving Erie, Pennsylvania early on Friday afternoon. Haven't decided whether I'll drive through Canada or take I-90 through to Toledo and then north to Michigan via US-23/I-75.

If I go through Canada I'll probably reach the 403/QEW interchange in Hamilton @ around 15:00, 403/401 @ Woodstock at 15:45.

It's a bit shorter to Grand Rapids by taking the 402 @ London to Sarnia, then I-69 Port Huron to Lansing, I-96 Lansing to GR rather than going via Windsor/Detroit. However, there is a convoy going up from Metro Detroit, and my roomie at the Hilton is among them.

If our schedules coincide, I'll drive with you guys. It adds about 2 hours driving time and two border crossings for me, though

I know probably the route in Michigan better than any of you Canucks

We can meet with the Metro Detroit/Southeast Michigan convoy somewhere along I-69/I-96.

[ August 23, 2002, 06:58: Message edited by: TDIMeister ]

**DONOTDELETE** · Aug 23, 2002

Why? It's 1.5 hours from Erie to Buffalo and 6 hours from there. Through Cleveland is a lot shorter, about 4 hours, plus you'll get to stop at home.

TDIMeister · Aug 23, 2002

Why? `Cuz I like you guys

And, "home" is London, Ontario in the True North Strong and Free!

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