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    Have You Done A High Mileage Suspension Refresh?

    I'm at 92k on my 2011 GTI. Things still feel pretty good, but I'm noticing things aren't as fresh as they used to be: - subframe clunk/creaking on slow turns in/out of driveways - rear end sags slightly more than it used to--scraping tailpipe on driveways where i didn't use to - steering feel...
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    Trip to SF > Monterey (visiting from East Coast)

    Hey guys, I'll be visiting California next month and trying to find a sweet rental on Turo. Unfortunately, not many options available. Anywho, I'm wondering if there is a suggested route to hitup on my way down to Monterey. I have a few hours and want to drive along the PCH and do a canyon...
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    Anyone had the rear main seal replaced? Leaks?

    Hey guys, I was under my car doing a DSG change and noticed some fluid between the trans and motor. There were no drips and it was dirty, so it may not be a major issue right now, but definitely on the radar. I 'm wondering if anyone has any photos they could post up of what it looks like for...
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    WTB: Radiator

    Hey guys - anyone have a radiator for sale? PM me please!
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    Escort Passport 9500ix (Red)

    Hi all, I am not using my radar anymore and putting it up for sale. All of the accessories are brand new and NEVER used because I had it hard wired to my rear view mirror. Brand new: *Power cord *Suction cups *Mount *Exterior case *Never registered so you can register it under your name...
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    Weird issues with XDS & ABS interrupting normal driving when it should not be

    Has anyone had any weird issues with XDS & ABS interrupting normal driving when it should not be? I just got an alignment and new tires and all of a sudden the XDS is interrupting when I'm making normal turns (for example, an exit). I'm not ripping on the turn and there is zero tire squeal. It...
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    How do I diagnose a faulty PCV?

    Hey guys, I believe I could have a faulty PCV or bad intake manifolder. The car is revving slightly at idle when put into neutral in warm weather. It's very weird. I popped the hood today, warmed the car up, and then I put my finger over the breather hole of the PCV. Before doing this, I...
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    Angled/uneven brake pad wear (pics)

    You guys ever seen this before? Both front pads are less than a year old and have the same wear pattern: What gives?
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    Anyone experience mid gear clutch slip on DSG? (APR K04 + APR DSG Tune)

    Let me preface this by saying when I had my 2011 MT GTI, clutch slip could be repeated by WOT at low RPM on a high gear (3-6). On my 2011 DSG GTI, APR K04 3.1, APR DSG Stage 2 Tune 5th gear, low rpm, WOT - no slip Downshift to 5th gear (no throttle), high rpm (4k+), go WOT - slip Slip = it...
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    FS/FT: Rotiform LHR Gold Face Polished Lips 5x100 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 NJ

    Posting for a friend which I will link at the bottom to his OP on Vortex: Rotiform LHR: -Brushed Gold faces -Polished Lips -Satin Black inner barrels -5x100 -18x9.5 ET 15 with 2" lips -18x10.5 ET 25 with 3" lips -Hankook Ventus V12 Evo (215/40 front, 225/40 rear) -I'd give the wheels an...
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    GTI K04 (DSG tune, intake, dp, cbe) vs F80 M3 (JB4, DPs, e30)

    Well I got straight destroyed: Fz5odZt3Rv8
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    FS: OEM Stage 2 (intake) Pipe

    Cleaning out some miscellaneous parts. This is the OEM intake tube for the TSI motor. $20 picked up $30 shipped (CONUS) PM Me!
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    FS: OEM Rubber Monster Mats and OEM Carpet Mats

    Hey guys, Cleaning up some things in the garage. I have a set of rubber and carpet mats for sale: *There is a small hole on the driver side mat. I put a piece of tape to cover it up from underneath Carpet Mats: $35 picked up Rubber Mats: $45 picked up Both: $70 picked up PM me!
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    FS: Outter Left LED Tail Light (Replica, Cherry)

    Hey guys, I have an extra outter left LED Tail light. If I recall correctly, this did have some condensation in the turn signal area and that's why I got a replacement. This would be a good replacement for anyone looking for just one tail light in the case you got into an accident or yours is...
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    Anyone flash APR v3.1 on stock turbo (temporarily)?

    Hey guys, I'm planning on doing the K04 again and I have to get the software flashed. Last time I did the install, I flashed, drove home, everything was fine. This time around, APR has updated their latest file to require a 3bar boost sensor. I have one and can install it at the shop when I...
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    Sluggish Start - symptom of intake flapper failure, carbon build up, spark plugs?

    Hey guys, I noticed when I first picked up my CPO 2011 that it would occasionally have a weak start up. What I mean by that is the starter would turn just fine, but when it went to fire up, it would rev up pretty slow. I thought it was the intake flapper at first, but I'm really not sure. I'm...
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    How do you remove this vacuum hose?

    Honestly, it's a biznatch.
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    Anyone have a radar? Does it rattle?

    My radar is less than two months old and it rattles already. I have a mirror mount (leverages the stock mount) and unfortunately, it cannot make contact w/ the windshield. I'm debating a few things: 1) Rig up a fix w/ some foam & double sided tape 2) Get a different mount (suction cup to place...
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    How much should I charge for ad-hoc computer help?

    Hey guys, A coworker referred me to his Mom to help her with some computer related work. She purchased a new laptop and an external hard drive and wants me to backup her old laptop and get the new one working. Backup/export her data from her work-related applications Backup hard drive from old...
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