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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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WOW you lucked out Pete.
How did you get the driver side uppipe off?
With the gaps in the doors you are lucky it was not snow, you would have a foot of it in the shop.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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I got a new cutoff wheel for the die grinder like we'd discussed then cut the bolt and it was easy as pie.

By the way no rain came in through the gaps. A little came under one door but nothing through the gaps in the side.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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i need to drive down to my parents for some delicious dinner. my kitchen is empty.

it looks like the rain will continue into mid day tomorrow. POOP.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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Looks pretty good for 3 grand, Aaron.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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it will keep the miles off the mustang, until its summer of course. i dont think she will ever use the sunroof in the vw because the mustang is a convertible. i need to look for some all season tires for the new car though, it has **** for tires on it now.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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I ordered up some Koni coilovers, bought some used 19" wheels, and bought a used entry level VAG-COM, for mine this weekend. I want to get a couple other things, but not until I take delivery of some of the things I already have coming.

here's a pic of the wheels I bought.

 
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 09:19 PM
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i need to get a vagcom. where did you find a used one? i was wondering if autoenginuity had euro software too, that would cover me on the fords, vw's, and saabs.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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i need to get a vagcom.
Uhhh care to elaborate on what exactly that is, Aaron? And where would you get it? Seems a little sketchy to me....
 
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 7.3 Rocket
Uhhh care to elaborate on what exactly that is, Aaron? And where would you get it? Seems a little sketchy to me....
I think it has something to do with a computer program and being able to plug a cord into your vw for diagnostics. I heard my friends brother talking about it once
 
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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its the AE in the VW world. its basically EXCELLENT software for a laptop and a OBDII to USB interface cable. i have used it a few times before, and the softwares scanning/data logging capabilities is great, better than the VW dealers tools.

goodnight everybody, i need to rest up so i can swim to work in the morning.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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The new VW's use the CECM (Central Electronic Control Module) for everything from turning on the lights, to making the car run. IF you want the cool features of the euro cars, you not only need to buy the euro parts (lights usually), but reprogram the CECM to accept the new parts and make them function properly. Gone are the days of having the base car mostly wired for these things, and having to just buy the parts and harnesses and install. Now you have to take the extra step to "code" the parts. BS if you ask me, but I'll do what I have to do.

And yes, it also works great as a diag tool too.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 03:13 AM
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Not raining, Yay!

Good morning Connecticut!
 
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 03:40 AM
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Still raining here.

Morning Jim, Everyone!
 
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 04:12 AM
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Good morning Ray, Jim and everyone else.
Still raining here also bot it looks like it will end soon.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 04:31 AM
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Morning all. Sprinkling between Bristol and Hartford. Hope this all dries up today cause tonight dips sub freezing again and I would always rather swim to work rather than skate to to work.
 
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