Top 3 musts after buying a VW...

[robbyx]

its not tooooo bad. but it depends what you want and what you're expecting. it will probably be adequate for a while but after a year or so you may find yourself wanting it a bit stiffer and flatter through corners. unfortunately its not a cheap upgrade, you're looking at 2k+ if you want a quality set of coilover suspension. you can also do it the cheap way and just buy springs but that isnt really my style, i like to have the best gear in such a nice car.

Not sure if this thread is done n dusted, but I'm curious to hear what your views are on the suspension..

I've got a 2006 Jetta TFSI and lovin every minute I drive in it. From what I've heard, getting a rear sway bar put on is probly the best move handling wise as it takes out the large factory understeer without compromising the ride too much..

[robbyx]

i'm with you, paint the wheels. not 100% black though. throw in a bit of silver chrome so it catches some light. almost gun metal grey but darker. see below.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2178/...543dcd.jpg?v=0

Those wheels look pretty nice!!

Any ideas where I could get something like this done in Melb and how much it would cost???

[bazzle]

Not sure if this thread is done n dusted, but I'm curious to hear what your views are on the suspension..

I've got a 2006 Jetta TFSI and lovin every minute I drive in it. From what I've heard, getting a rear sway bar put on is probly the best move handling wise as it takes out the large factory understeer without compromising the ride too much..

A bar 50 to 80% stiffer will help it turn neater and exit tighter.
You will always get a bit of understeer with front wheel drive depending on how much throttle is applied.

Bazzle

[Greg Roles]

A rear swaybar made a dramatic difference to my TDI. From memory I got the same diameter, but solid from Whiteline, and am running it at the hardest setting. Blends with the stock suspension nicely in my opinion.

[triode12]

I wouldnt mind getting the invisible car-bra, though its a bit dear, anyone know where it can be done around Sydney?

Universal Shield at Brookvale. Speak to Chris Murphy. I got him to cover my whole car but you can do just the front.

Link to page setup by another satisfied customer of his:

http://photos.newsys.com.au/Cars/Volkswagen/Universal-Shield-Stone-Chip/9344003_dZymu#625180492_uuUsC

EDIT: Good grief! Just noticed that this thread is OLD!

[POLARBEAR666]

Just don't wash the wheels, you'll have the desired effect in less than a fortnight.

I am doing this method now.... aint washed them in ages and they look pretty shadow chrome.

[Sage]

Bluefin ftw.

[AusScare]

1. Drop it
2. Dish and poke
3. Colourcode

[anthony_VWJET]

I am doing this method now.... aint washed them in ages and they look pretty shadow chrome.

LOL I did that for 2 months, I was actually quiet happy with it until I got my new tyres and i had all these 'clean marks'.


LOL This thread was created ages ago when i got my car, i cant believe someones revived it... Since then I recently took to the performance route and went:

In order:
1. New Tyres
2. Unitronic Stage 1+ ECU
3. Downpipe
4. Torque Insert

Thanks to Seb for all the help and for his great work!

[robbyx]

LOL I did that for 2 months, I was actually quiet happy with it until I got my new tyres and i had all these 'clean marks'.


LOL This thread was created ages ago when i got my car, i cant believe someones revived it... Since then I recently took to the performance route and went:

In order:
1. New Tyres
2. Unitronic Stage 1+ ECU
3. Downpipe
4. Torque Insert

Thanks to Seb for all the help and for his great work!

Torque Insert, is that a Torque Arm Insert?

What exactly does that do? Also, what is your ride? Have a feeling we might have the same car (different but the same)

[Big Yellow]

1. Remove dealership stickers and number plate surrounds
2. Tint
3. Flash of your choice

[robbyx]

1. Remove dealership stickers and number plate surrounds
2. Tint
3. Flash of your choice

Do people here go Aftermarket for tint or just through the dealer?? I've always wondered this.... Doesn't really affect me since I'm a used car man, new car depreciation just kills me!

[Big Yellow]

Do people here go Aftermarket for tint or just through the dealer?? I've always wondered this.... Doesn't really affect me since I'm a used car man, new car depreciation just kills me!

If u want to get ripped off then go dealer unless u get it thrown in for free at time of purchase.

[bdl]

take it back to get squeaks and rattles fixed under warranty

still love my GTI though

bdl

[Shteifen]

1. Run it in hard.
2. Flog a sik VN.
3. Get lucky in it.

FTW

-steve