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LilRedVDub · 09-02-2006, 09:09 AM

All I'm saying is to be careful on what you put on. I wouldn't do a aem. I would go with neuspeed if you have your hart set on a cold air. I would do a short ram if anything tho. It's just my opnion. I have owned 15 dubs in my like and still have a g60 raddo and my boyfriend has had 49 of them so I do know a good amount about dubs. 95% of our friends have dubs aswell. So just be careful and resherch it first

onecleanGTI · 09-03-2006, 05:42 PM

if ur lookin for a good vdub tuner go to eiptuning i found alota good parts for my car on there

**Ender81** · 09-03-2006, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LilRedVDub

All I'm saying is to be careful on what you put on. I wouldn't do a aem.

I am going to ask again for a specific reason. Just saying don't buy this because I've owned a lot of VW's isn't really a reason. I've worked with AEM and Neuspeed quite a bit and I am just curious why you don't like AEM. For instance if I say don't buy FK lights it's because they are notorious for leaking and are made in Taiwan but claim to be German. It's not that it matters, he is going with a filter, but for myself I am curious.

naDintheHat · 09-03-2006, 07:53 PM

Honestly since im new to all of this, i value everyone's opinion on which parts companies to go with, but in the end the only thing im worried about is my "bang for my buck". I'd let to get the best possible parts at a price that a poor college kid can afford. This is partly why i am going to go with the replacement filter instead of the intake. I have heard that the intake makes the car sound nicer but doesnt really give any performance upgrade to my car. And the 45 bucks for so that ill pay for the filter is something that i hope will gain me a slight power increase.

-Dan

I still want a turbo tho :-P

SmokeyBandit · 09-04-2006, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onecleanGTI

if ur lookin for a good vdub tuner go to eiptuning i found alota good parts for my car on there

EIP are a pretty shady bunch of guys. Heck they lie about their chip tuning capability (or lack thereof). There are plenty of hate threads about them on the 'tex

Back to the OP....just keep the car in tune. A chip won't gain you much, other than a hole in the wallet and a bigger one keeping the tank filled with premium fuel. If you want a suspension that handles-- Shine Real Street Suspension.

sidewayzdazes13 · 09-05-2006, 05:46 PM

what are ur future plans???fi??n/a??? if ur just getting it for now and going fi later go on ebay get a cheap one they all work the same and u can usually find one for under 50 bucks with shipping on ebay...even if ur going n/a save some money it will net the same small hp gains why not pay alot less and get the same??

naDintheHat · 09-05-2006, 07:26 PM

Considering i just pissed away a bunch of money on books and rent. The only thing i will be doin for a while is the air filter unless i somehow find a get rich quick scheme. Altho i am really liking the gas stations around me, 10 cent price drop in the span of 24 hrs(2.89 -> 2.79 for 93). That and one of my fogs is dead so i want to replace that.

-naD

SmokeyBandit · 09-05-2006, 09:46 PM

Nice (Pembroke?) Corgi in the sig.

YOu drive a 2.slow. Putting premium does more harm than good. You are promoting higher deposit formation that bumps up your compression ratio & you cannot go back less you decarbonize your engine.

naDintheHat · 09-09-2006, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyBandit

Nice (Pembroke?) Corgi in the sig.

YOu drive a 2.slow. Putting premium does more harm than good. You are promoting higher deposit formation that bumps up your compression ratio & you cannot go back less you decarbonize your engine.

Yes it is Pembroke, it was my dog

. I listened to peer pressure and went with the 92 in my tank, and with the way gas is dropping ill probably be putting in 87 alot more.

-Dan

vwcorradokid · 09-11-2006, 03:11 PM

I would go with the Eurosport intake if I were you. Eurosport is well-known throughout the Euro tuner community. If you plan on turbocharging the car, I'd suggest the WinTEC3 EMS. It's a bit on the pricey side, but pretty decent at what it does. If you need more information on it, check it out at http://www.directignition.com/products/wintec3d.html

LilRedVDub · 10-02-2006, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ender81

I am going to ask again for a specific reason. Just saying don't buy this because I've owned a lot of VW's isn't really a reason. I've worked with AEM and Neuspeed quite a bit and I am just curious why you don't like AEM. For instance if I say don't buy FK lights it's because they are notorious for leaking and are made in Taiwan but claim to be German. It's not that it matters, he is going with a filter, but for myself I am curious.

I'm jsut saying from experience. I work at a vw dealership and my fiance' is a tech here and I see it day in and day out. I'm not trying to start an argument or nothing, I'm also not sayiny not to buy one. All I said is do your homework first. Relax!

Loserkidwac · 10-02-2006, 01:35 PM

I didn't read all the posts but this is my feeling on this topic...

An intake is... an intake they are all just an alum. tube with a filter, the main difference in quality is going to be the filter on the end... I always suggest for someone on a budget to get the cheapest one, ebay intake, trash the filter or sell it on ebay and then getting a K&N filter for the end...

Edit: Oh also a good tune up is money better spent than an intake or other little performance upgrades

andru1313 · 10-02-2006, 02:26 PM

Well I have a Dub and an INtake. You should really ask yourself why an intake. What are you looking to gain. Intakes are nice. You get a deeper growl and the engine feels less restrictive. But an intake alone is not going to do a ton on performance. You will notice a small improvement.

the intake likes to have a companion like a Chip. Chip+Intake is a great combo.

Anyway. Next question should be short Ram or not. I went with EIP. I am very happy but yes I get nervous when it rains. I have the bypass valve by AEM but they break. Here is pic kinda lousy but you get the point..

It really depends on you. also if money is an issue just go with a cheaper one. they all do the same thing.

Loserkidwac · 10-02-2006, 02:31 PM

If you get a chip please get it tuned don't just buy an e-bay chip, there is no wonder chip that will make your car fast...they need to be tuned specificlly for your vehicle, most ebay chips just advance ignition timing and remove rev limiters which are not good things and will lead to engine death

LilRedVDub · 10-02-2006, 02:36 PM

I had my car flashed by awe and love it! I have a short ram but it's not on the car yet. There is also other little s**t done to the car but nothing major yet. Only 20k miles til my warranty is up and then look the f@*k out!

andru1313 · 10-02-2006, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loserkidwac

If you get a chip please get it tuned don't just buy an e-bay chip, there is no wonder chip that will make your car fast...they need to be tuned specificlly for your vehicle, most ebay chips just advance ignition timing and remove rev limiters which are not good things and will lead to engine death

sorry should have used the correct terms. Get your car flashed. AWE did mine went the the GIAC flash.

naDintheHat · 10-02-2006, 03:32 PM

Damn you guys sure know how to bring a thread back from the dead. As of right now i havent gone with anything yet, school is alittle expensive for me right now so im more than likely holding off on anything until after xmas or even as late as summer. The comment on the tune up tho, is something i have been considering and would like to do if the money is there. Since it is a older car with higher miles, im very cautious on what i will do to it. How much do you guys think a tune-up would run me?

LilRedVDub · 10-02-2006, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naDintheHat

Damn you guys sure know how to bring a thread back from the dead. As of right now i havent gone with anything yet, school is alittle expensive for me right now so im more than likely holding off on anything until after xmas or even as late as summer. The comment on the tune up tho, is something i have been considering and would like to do if the money is there. Since it is a older car with higher miles, im very cautious on what i will do to it. How much do you guys think a tune-up would run me?

I work at a vw dealership. It's alot here. How many miles are on your dub?

Loserkidwac · 10-02-2006, 03:53 PM

For Decent tune up:
Spark Plugs and Wires
New Distributr cap and Rotor(I think your car may be coil pack and not dizzy)
New Air Filter
Oil change and filter
New PCV
Check change coolant maybe thermostat
Check Tires and tire pressure
Check brakes, rotors, and fluid
Check all Fluids
Check Belts for Cracks or tears and adjust tension as needed
Test battery make sure its 12-13v

Thats a good list for a tune up and maintence, I may have missed a few but those are all things i like to check often....

naDintheHat · 10-02-2006, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LilRedVDub

I work at a vw dealership. It's alot here. How many miles are on your dub?

~137K miles, it still pulls nice and strong and shifts smoothly, so i cant really complain.

09-02-2006, 09:09 AM	#21
LilRedVDub Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: philly burbs Member #1708 My Ride: 2005 1/2 mk4 VW Jetta GLI iTrader: (0)	All I'm saying is to be careful on what you put on. I wouldn't do a aem. I would go with neuspeed if you have your hart set on a cold air. I would do a short ram if anything tho. It's just my opnion. I have owned 15 dubs in my like and still have a g60 raddo and my boyfriend has had 49 of them so I do know a good amount about dubs. 95% of our friends have dubs aswell. So just be careful and resherch it first __________________ LilRedVDub To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. "Dub chicks do it better!!!" To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-03-2006, 05:42 PM	#22
onecleanGTI Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: t*nacle NJ Member #2468 My Ride: 08 VW jetta iTrader: (0)	if ur lookin for a good vdub tuner go to eiptuning i found alota good parts for my car on there __________________ 05 GTI sold 08 jetta getting there.... (mod list sigs are tacky To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. )

09-03-2006, 07:53 PM	#24
naDintheHat Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Member #2360 My Ride: 94 GTI - Br0ke, 98 GTI - Stock.. iTrader: (0)	Honestly since im new to all of this, i value everyone's opinion on which parts companies to go with, but in the end the only thing im worried about is my "bang for my buck". I'd let to get the best possible parts at a price that a poor college kid can afford. This is partly why i am going to go with the replacement filter instead of the intake. I have heard that the intake makes the car sound nicer but doesnt really give any performance upgrade to my car. And the 45 bucks for so that ill pay for the filter is something that i hope will gain me a slight power increase. -Dan I still want a turbo tho :-P __________________ I drive a constantly broken, model confused vehicle. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-05-2006, 07:26 PM	#27
naDintheHat Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Member #2360 My Ride: 94 GTI - Br0ke, 98 GTI - Stock.. iTrader: (0)	Considering i just pissed away a bunch of money on books and rent. The only thing i will be doin for a while is the air filter unless i somehow find a get rich quick scheme. Altho i am really liking the gas stations around me, 10 cent price drop in the span of 24 hrs(2.89 -> 2.79 for 93). That and one of my fogs is dead so i want to replace that. -naD __________________ I drive a constantly broken, model confused vehicle. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-05-2006, 09:46 PM	#28
SmokeyBandit Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Hiawatha, NJ Member #194 iTrader: (0)	Nice (Pembroke?) Corgi in the sig. YOu drive a 2.slow. Putting premium does more harm than good. You are promoting higher deposit formation that bumps up your compression ratio & you cannot go back less you decarbonize your engine. __________________ my FAST is grown up and drives a family station wagon

09-05-2006, 05:46 PM	#26
sidewayzdazes13 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Mar 2006 Member #1659 iTrader: (0)	what are ur future plans???fi??n/a??? if ur just getting it for now and going fi later go on ebay get a cheap one they all work the same and u can usually find one for under 50 bucks with shipping on ebay...even if ur going n/a save some money it will net the same small hp gains why not pay alot less and get the same??

09-11-2006, 03:11 PM	#30
vwcorradokid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in a house Member #177 My Ride: '11 Ford F-150 Harley Davidson, '93 Supra iTrader: (0)	I would go with the Eurosport intake if I were you. Eurosport is well-known throughout the Euro tuner community. If you plan on turbocharging the car, I'd suggest the WinTEC3 EMS. It's a bit on the pricey side, but pretty decent at what it does. If you need more information on it, check it out at http://www.directignition.com/products/wintec3d.html __________________ Built by Import Intelligence Tuned by Tuning Concepts

10-02-2006, 01:35 PM	#32
Loserkidwac Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SE PA Member #2550 My Ride: 1992 Mazda Miata, 1991 Honda CRX Si LS-T, 95 Civic VX iTrader: (3)	I didn't read all the posts but this is my feeling on this topic... An intake is... an intake they are all just an alum. tube with a filter, the main difference in quality is going to be the filter on the end... I always suggest for someone on a budget to get the cheapest one, ebay intake, trash the filter or sell it on ebay and then getting a K&N filter for the end... Edit: Oh also a good tune up is money better spent than an intake or other little performance upgrades __________________ MoHawks are Cool To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

10-02-2006, 02:26 PM	#33
andru1313 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: with my true love or my Garage which ever is warmer Member #717 My Ride: 2004 VW R32/2006 WW Evo IX MR iTrader: (1)	Well I have a Dub and an INtake. You should really ask yourself why an intake. What are you looking to gain. Intakes are nice. You get a deeper growl and the engine feels less restrictive. But an intake alone is not going to do a ton on performance. You will notice a small improvement. the intake likes to have a companion like a Chip. Chip+Intake is a great combo. Anyway. Next question should be short Ram or not. I went with EIP. I am very happy but yes I get nervous when it rains. I have the bypass valve by AEM but they break. Here is pic kinda lousy but you get the point.. It really depends on you. also if money is an issue just go with a cheaper one. they all do the same thing.

10-02-2006, 02:31 PM	#34
Loserkidwac Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SE PA Member #2550 My Ride: 1992 Mazda Miata, 1991 Honda CRX Si LS-T, 95 Civic VX iTrader: (3)	If you get a chip please get it tuned don't just buy an e-bay chip, there is no wonder chip that will make your car fast...they need to be tuned specificlly for your vehicle, most ebay chips just advance ignition timing and remove rev limiters which are not good things and will lead to engine death __________________ MoHawks are Cool To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

10-02-2006, 02:36 PM	#35
LilRedVDub Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: philly burbs Member #1708 My Ride: 2005 1/2 mk4 VW Jetta GLI iTrader: (0)	I had my car flashed by awe and love it! I have a short ram but it's not on the car yet. There is also other little s*t done to the car but nothing major yet. Only 20k miles til my warranty is up and then look the f@k out! __________________ LilRedVDub To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. "Dub chicks do it better!!!" To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by LilRedVDub; 10-02-2006 at 03:11 PM.

10-02-2006, 03:32 PM	#37
naDintheHat Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Member #2360 My Ride: 94 GTI - Br0ke, 98 GTI - Stock.. iTrader: (0)	Damn you guys sure know how to bring a thread back from the dead. As of right now i havent gone with anything yet, school is alittle expensive for me right now so im more than likely holding off on anything until after xmas or even as late as summer. The comment on the tune up tho, is something i have been considering and would like to do if the money is there. Since it is a older car with higher miles, im very cautious on what i will do to it. How much do you guys think a tune-up would run me? __________________ I drive a constantly broken, model confused vehicle. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

10-02-2006, 03:53 PM	#39
Loserkidwac Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SE PA Member #2550 My Ride: 1992 Mazda Miata, 1991 Honda CRX Si LS-T, 95 Civic VX iTrader: (3)	For Decent tune up: Spark Plugs and Wires New Distributr cap and Rotor(I think your car may be coil pack and not dizzy) New Air Filter Oil change and filter New PCV Check change coolant maybe thermostat Check Tires and tire pressure Check brakes, rotors, and fluid Check all Fluids Check Belts for Cracks or tears and adjust tension as needed Test battery make sure its 12-13v Thats a good list for a tune up and maintence, I may have missed a few but those are all things i like to check often.... __________________ MoHawks are Cool To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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