hANDYcaptd's 2011 Volkswagen GTI
07-18-2011, 04:08 PM
#41
The sizzle in the Steak
Nice! Welcome to VWZine.
Nice Huffs!
Nice Huffs!
07-18-2011, 07:46 PM
#42
I still remember the day I first learned how to drive a manual car.... I learned in using my friend's brand new 2005 Mustang GT.... God that car was hard to drive for a first timer....
I thought I got a little comfortable driving it so me and my friend took it out to the street, then I stalled it twice in a row at the huge intersection..... I frantically told my friend "I CAN'T DO IT. YOU DO IT". There were sooo many behind ours and they weren't even mad. The car still had a dealer plate, so I guess they figured it's the noobs... lol People were just laughing at us for good 5 seconds.
Btw, my friend stalled it right after we switched too......
I thought I got a little comfortable driving it so me and my friend took it out to the street, then I stalled it twice in a row at the huge intersection..... I frantically told my friend "I CAN'T DO IT. YOU DO IT". There were sooo many behind ours and they weren't even mad. The car still had a dealer plate, so I guess they figured it's the noobs... lol People were just laughing at us for good 5 seconds.
Btw, my friend stalled it right after we switched too......
I'll never forget the night I bought my '88 CRX Si in '96 and had to drive it home with my father following behind me. Even though I had driven my friends' manual cars quite a few times, being alone while driving a manual on a new to me car with my father trailing me was both incredible exciting and unbelieveably frightening!
Thanks Moog! I knew you'd approve.
Yeah. So glad Huffs are standard this year. Snowflakes are
IMO. Might get a set for snow tires though!
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JS + XES (07-18-2011)
07-18-2011, 07:49 PM
#43
Just a few more cell phone pics!
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07-18-2011, 08:25 PM
#46
I drive a Subata.
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I love the leather seats on GTI, but those are alright too! 
07-19-2011, 05:37 AM
#50
Suzuka Master
what you need once you tip the break in period is go autocrossing get used to it, then go stage 2, with a turbo back exhaust from APR which doesnt have a drone sound, then go tracking
I remember there's some guy on the golfmkv forums that frequently visits the nurburgring and he's pushing like 330 hp at the wheels, and has awd, limited slip and all those types of goodies. Forgot what times he was getting though.
Ohh yea just saw in the other thread a boost guage may interest you, theres one that goes onto the driver side vent and might have similar color lighting to your gauges? I forget. Its ont he forum though haha
I remember there's some guy on the golfmkv forums that frequently visits the nurburgring and he's pushing like 330 hp at the wheels, and has awd, limited slip and all those types of goodies. Forgot what times he was getting though.
Ohh yea just saw in the other thread a boost guage may interest you, theres one that goes onto the driver side vent and might have similar color lighting to your gauges? I forget. Its ont he forum though haha
07-19-2011, 09:18 AM
#51
Believe me, I want to! But I'm taking it slow.
Lots of unexpected traffic on my long commute to work so I want to be comfortable with the clutch first.
I was avoiding having to buy in NJ or MD for that reason alone.
Even stage 1 won't be for a while.
And yeah, I've seen the boost gauge on the driver side vent. My friend said he was going to get that when he gets his GTI.
Lots of unexpected traffic on my long commute to work so I want to be comfortable with the clutch first.
I was avoiding having to buy in NJ or MD for that reason alone.
what you need once you tip the break in period is go autocrossing get used to it, then go stage 2, with a turbo back exhaust from APR which doesnt have a drone sound, then go tracking
I remember there's some guy on the golfmkv forums that frequently visits the nurburgring and he's pushing like 330 hp at the wheels, and has awd, limited slip and all those types of goodies. Forgot what times he was getting though.
Ohh yea just saw in the other thread a boost guage may interest you, theres one that goes onto the driver side vent and might have similar color lighting to your gauges? I forget. Its ont he forum though haha
I remember there's some guy on the golfmkv forums that frequently visits the nurburgring and he's pushing like 330 hp at the wheels, and has awd, limited slip and all those types of goodies. Forgot what times he was getting though.
Ohh yea just saw in the other thread a boost guage may interest you, theres one that goes onto the driver side vent and might have similar color lighting to your gauges? I forget. Its ont he forum though haha
And yeah, I've seen the boost gauge on the driver side vent. My friend said he was going to get that when he gets his GTI.
07-19-2011, 12:08 PM
#53
The sizzle in the Steak
Interlagos Plaid >>>>>>> *
Great choice!
Great choice!
07-19-2011, 12:13 PM
#54
Moderator
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Damn that thing is gorgeous! I love it!
07-19-2011, 12:16 PM
#55
I drive a Subata.
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That steering wheel is just pure WIN.
car looks great
07-19-2011, 12:42 PM
#57
The sizzle in the Steak
btw...I want your red stitching.
07-19-2011, 01:32 PM
#59
In the Mid-South meow
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That interior is P-I-M-P!!! Love the plaid seats and euro racing steering wheel. Definitely strong selling features. Oh I guess that 2.0T isn't too shabby either.
07-19-2011, 03:57 PM
#60
Thanks guys! The interior was one of the more important criteria for me since I have to look at it a lot.
There isn't an arm rest cubby, but I'll learn to live without it
Thanks Bryan!
With you, ST, jjashaa, Flip, etc., Mazdazine was taking over! Had to level the playing field.
There isn't an arm rest cubby, but I'll learn to live without it
With you, ST, jjashaa, Flip, etc., Mazdazine was taking over! Had to level the playing field.
07-21-2011, 10:41 AM
#61
I drive a Subata.
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Hey! Just spotted this very clean white GTI lowered with the Golf R tailight and exhaust.
It looked and sound pretty good.
It looked
and sound pretty good.
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hANDYcaptd (07-21-2011)
07-21-2011, 11:00 AM
#63
The sizzle in the Steak
When I bought my MkV, they "tried" to say that no test drives were allowed, but they came around to my way of thinking if you you know what I mean, and thus the test drives were a-plenty....including an R32
There are a lot of young clownz trying to go in and "test drive" the GTI's....and they have no interest in buying them or cannot afford them....they just want to thrash them about for fun.....VW is not very cool with that....it's understandable to a point.
07-21-2011, 11:14 AM
#64
Are you saying there are none on the lot, or that they won't allow you to test drive?
When I bought my MkV, they "tried" to say that no test drives were allowed, but they came around to my way of thinking if you you know what I mean, and thus the test drives were a-plenty....including an R32
There are a lot of young clownz trying to go in and "test drive" the GTI's....and they have no interest in buying them or cannot afford them....they just want to thrash them about for fun.....VW is not very cool with that....it's understandable to a point.
When I bought my MkV, they "tried" to say that no test drives were allowed, but they came around to my way of thinking if you you know what I mean, and thus the test drives were a-plenty....including an R32
There are a lot of young clownz trying to go in and "test drive" the GTI's....and they have no interest in buying them or cannot afford them....they just want to thrash them about for fun.....VW is not very cool with that....it's understandable to a point.
I should have no problem test driving, I'm 25, married, home owner, multiple vehicles and usually in my work uniform as a nuclear operator. I wish they would deny me a test drive, I'd come back with cash and wave it in their face and buy from another dealer. I usually get out of work at 5 so everything is closed by the time I can get anywhere. Friday is my only day to shop.
This friday driving a 2010 TL (FWD) and a 2004 S2K, I just don't know what I WANT yet. Ya know?
07-21-2011, 11:18 AM
#65
In the Mid-South meow
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^ Your dealerships close at 5pm???? Every dealership around here closes at 8pm at the earliest. 
Nice!
07-21-2011, 11:36 AM
#67
The sizzle in the Steak
^^ I was thinking your first mod would be to get the GTI R "upgrade" 
Hmm....AWD would be pretty useful for these northeast winters 
07-21-2011, 01:43 PM
#71
07-21-2011, 03:07 PM
#72
I drive a Subata.
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Looks nice huh? I actually see this guy couple times on the way to work every week.
How much is the swap usually?
How much is the swap usually?
07-21-2011, 03:30 PM
#74
I drive a Subata.
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Man, that's way too much. I would not upgrade that. LOL
There are so many better things to do with that money especially on your car!
There are so many better things to do with that money especially on your car!
07-21-2011, 04:20 PM
#75
The sizzle in the Steak
07-22-2011, 11:08 AM
#77
I drive a Subata.
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Are you going to keep your car +5 years? If so, you should just have fun as in stock form for a little.
Then, maybe slowly mod your car, so you don't get bored with it too easily.
I believe APR runs its special sales almost every season. So, if you are worried about missing that promotional price, it'll come around again.
Then, maybe slowly mod your car, so you don't get bored with it too easily.
I believe APR runs its special sales almost every season. So, if you are worried about missing that promotional price, it'll come around again.
07-22-2011, 11:33 AM
#78
Yeah, I plan on keeping it for a while. APR does a summer sale every year, I think. I wasn't worried about missing it. Just the thought of it was exciting!
I love the progression you made on your car. I'll probably do the same. Stock and then mod slowly if it gets boring.
I love the progression you made on your car. I'll probably do the same. Stock and then mod slowly if it gets boring.
07-22-2011, 11:44 AM
#79
I drive a Subata.
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Yes! Do it slowly! Because there's no such thing as enough power. Even if your car puts down 250, 300, 350, or whatever, you will get bored with it eventually.
Just have fun! I'm sure it's incredibly fun to drive.
Just have fun! I'm sure it's incredibly fun to drive.
07-22-2011, 04:52 PM
#80
Suzuka Master