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    Boost issues

    Are you using the heavy spring for the GFB valve? It sounds lame, but the carbon buildup might finally be getting to this direct injection engine. Gotta put a camera down the valve area to double check. Weak possibility of having oil contamination on maf/map, clean them with Quickdry electronic...
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    Tuning a high(ish) mileage FSI

    No, most tunes will not kill a car, but more aggressive tunes add more wear and tear. Going to need a boost gauge to diagnose, monitor performance. (I had a p3). I was pushing 8psi normal boost, and up around 18psi for spirited driving if I recall. I had the 2007 dsg version, with a REVO stg1...
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    Flying Tesla

    Wow, Guess weekend beater movie becomes jail time........
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    Flying Tesla

    Throwaway car with a completely sprung suspension, or unplanned, overdone stunt mistake? They can go much faster, driver probably braked just before the hilltop. Was it worth a little spine compression? Are there tesla beaters cheap enough to make weekend movies now?
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    2019 GTI Rabbit Cornflower Blue DSG PP LP CWP Underbody Engine Cover / Aero panels Many VCDS...

    2019 GTI Rabbit Cornflower Blue DSG PP LP CWP Underbody Engine Cover / Aero panels Many VCDS mods 30th Ed. Shifter OEM Aspherical Mirrors Favorite ORCA 17" rims Michellin Pilot Sport A/S4 GoFast Bits Diverter Valve 034 Dogbone Powerflex Hybrid Lower Puck BFI Motor/Trans mounts Euro Intake...
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    if you have OEM exhaust clamps, replace them!

    So irritating!!!!!!!! The GTI -2007- was getting a bit louder for a week, with some wierd noises at stops. Monday, annoying, but ignored (still cold days of March). Tuesday morning: louder, "Ah Damn it, I'll check it tonight grumble, grumble still cold" Tuesday after work: Rotted OEM...
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    Help! I need to Soundproof my Garage & House

    Hi folks, I need some help/experience for latest house updating project. I bought a house last December and have been updating it during the weekends when I wasn't too pooped from work. It's a 4-level split with attached garage, built in 1969, with very little updating. So, due to very high...
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