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Stock suspension systems are perfect for regular driving conditions, as they provide just enough responsiveness with comfort and softness. Yet, for spirited driving, it may be not good enough. KW coilovers is a perfect way to improve handling and lower the ride height of your VW. Coilovers are a...

Hi lads sorry to jump on your forum I own a golf plus blue motion 1.8 te and I’ve lost most of my boost with heater plug warning light on and engine fault message on dash no dpf warning light tho has anyone had any experience with sticky waste gates of the turbo. When driving I feel the turbo...

Ive changed the boost valve,wastegate and the solenoid valve but still looses boost any ideas to where the problem might be before I change the turbo?? Sent from my CUBOT_MANITO using Tapatalk

My check engine light went on last week, so like a good Tiguan owner I brought it to my VW dealership. I got the call today I have $4k in repairs needed for my 2012 with 60k miles that I brought brand new. My heart sank.. Here is what they said was wrong, as I think this dealer my be trying...

Hello all new to this forum first time posting hope im in right forum i have this 2001 Jetta 2.0 4 cylinder automatic ran great a week ago shift smooth lots of power went out next morning crank no start code came up P0321 so i bought new cps sensor oem bosh from german auto parts store still...

Howzit guys So I'm building a VW 2.0 8 valve AGG Engine in a MK1. Flowing the head and porting it Putting 2.6 caravelle pistons Gonna run it with a T28 with internal waste gate . Still wondering should I go GO-TECH or DICKTATOR fuel management . Just keep in mind. This will be my daily ...

ORO-TEK TPMS sensors are a drop-in replacement for OEM TPMS sensors. Underinflated tires waste fuel and adversely affect handling, and under inflation can cause ply separation and casing breakdown, which can lead to complete tire failure, accidents and injuries. That's why TPMS sensors need to...

I have contacted my Service Dealer twice asking if this can be added to a Golf TDI and they have not gotten back to me. Anyone know? I want to use my Goodwill money, and I already have complimentary maintenance through 50,000, so I want to be sure it doesn't go to waste, and would love remote...

I love my CC sport r-line. Is that right can it be both sport and r-line? I have had it for almost 3 months! Came with about 42k on it. The sound system is absolutely incredible. Highs, lows, and mids are all amazing. I have a new love for music because of this car! However I hate sticky summer...

I have an 81 Rabbit Convertible 1.6L gas that I'm putting back together. It had had the AC butchered off of it at some time previously and the wiring harness was fried. I fixed the harness and put 89 Cabriolet AC brackets and a Sanden AC pump in it. My car originally had a 40mm Short water...

Is it a comment fault for the inside of the hot side of a ko3 turbo to crack up quite badly. I am going through a exhaust manifold replacement and upgraded turbo because of major cracking. Are there any ways to prevent this.

Hello. This is my first post in this forum. I found it searching for answers...and haven't had any luck. I have a 2008 GTi with factory HID's. One of the bulbs gave me the common warning signs that it was going to go out... it turned pink and then burned out. I ordered some new bulbs off ebay...

I'm in the middle of replacing my front fenders on my '81 Caddy. Removed a bunch of sealant to get the old ones off. Wondering what people have done in the past, do you reseal it new sealant? I was thinking of removing it all and using POR15 for the entire fender, not sure if that is a wise...

Could anyone direct me to a set of schematics for VW roof rack and hamper shelf? As an engineer by trade, I am hoping to produce a unique roof rack and hamper shelf for my 72 beetle. Not wanting to waste resources purchasing and retrofitting existing roof racks, I have decided to scratch build...

Hi all, first post. I have a 2013 Tiguan 2.0T. The dealer is recommending Fuel Induction service for my Tiguan with 20K miles on it. The service rep is telling me that with the new engines it's now a recommended service item. I live in Chicago and only use Premium 91+ octane gas. Is this...

I have 02 golf gti that usually pushes 15-18 psi but as of a few days ago i started my car and starting getting into boost to find that it was only pushing 5 in every gear. i pulled over and turned my car off and back on and everthing was fine again. its been doing the same thing for 4 days now...

What a PIA trying to find someone to cut a replacement key! Am I stuck with being hosed by the dealer for a replacement? Here is the key I purchased : https://ikeyless.com/vehicles/Volkswagen/Rabbit/2008/1001550/ I realize the valet key will have to be programmed. No one else I can find cuts...

Hi i was driving my 84 rabbit today and it was doing great i went into the store came out and started driving the radio is picking up the engine RPM sound. it is also running more rough. should i replace my spark plug wires i really don't want to waste money on something that isnt the issue...

So the Jetta S trim has a 2 Liter 115HP engine. How can it have such low HP/liter? That is only 57.5HP/liter and that is with a compression ratio of 10.3:1 according to VW's website. Moderate compression ratio but pathetic HP/liter? I don't understand how the engine could have such little power...

Hello Volkswagen owners club members, I have a 1981 Volkswagen rabbit diesel LS In the hopefully near future I will be converting it to run off of waste vegetable oil. And no matter how hard I look I cannot find the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of my car anywhere. Nor can I find if and...