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  1. Alec

    I'm not dead!

    Hey all, I know I haven't been posting much lately. I'll be on more once I finally get the Bronco into my garage. It's still at a friend's house and I haven't started on it yet. If you have any threads you want my specific input on, PM me please. The VW is still running well. Below are...
  2. Alec

    Mobile One

    First Off, let me say that I do not wish to turn this into a "bashing" or "flaming" thread with every post being "they suck" or something short and stupid like that. This is from recent personal experience with them. I've seen good work and service from them, and bad. Ok. As some of...
  3. Alec

    Learned about the plugs today

    Well today in school I learned how Ford can use 2 different spark plugs in our trucks: one bank single plat, and one bank double plat. I knew that half the plugs fired backwards, but didn't know why. Turns out the plugs work in pairs. The coil pack is actually 3 put together (on the OHV 6...
  4. Alec

    Texplorer

    Great transaction ;) He didn't want to use Paypal, but we sent the check and package at the same time and got them the same day. Probably helps that we've met in person though :)
  5. Alec

    Y'all are gonna hate me...

    To the point: My brother is trading his 93 EB 4x2 X for a.... 2004 V6 Passat :D Black on black with the manual tranny, 2wd. And no, he has never seen mine in person and yes, this decision was made after he test drove about a dozen other vehicles including a new X. Hmmm, guess...
  6. Alec

    TV Alert! New Shelby Cobra Concept "Daisy"

    I'm watching Rides on TLC right now, they're showing the buildup of the new Shelby Cobra Concept vehicle. All I can say is that you've gonna watch! TLC always rebroadcasts, so it will be on again @ 11 pm CST, TLC. Tue, 1-6-2004. All I can say more is that I keep drooling..
  7. Alec

    VW Offroader Concept

    Hmmm... http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/iaa_03/article_555.shtml Basically my car with a huge lift!
  8. Alec

    Latest of the VDub! (DEC 03)

    Well here they are! <<Flame Suit On>>
  9. Alec

    Hybrids, eat your hearts out!

    The VW Lupo can avg over 100 mpg: http://vortex3.rely.net/artman/publish/volkswagen_news/article_498.shtml It's time for more automakers to offer diesels state-side! Mmmmm, Toureg 5.0 V10 TDI........300+ hp, 550+ tq, 28+ mpg :bounce:
  10. Alec

    New Pics of the V'dub

    Just some new pics. Doesn't look much different than stock, just a few subtle changes. More pics in my elite gallery. I appologize for the poor quality of the pics. Exhaust tip (custom Magnaflow install): My copilot: Albie! Switch panel and pedals. All additional switches...
  11. Alec

    Magnaflo'ed!

    Well my new GTI is now Magnaflo'ed! The stock exhaust is 2.25" through the stock resonator, which is pretty good. We just cut off the most restrictive bend in the pipe, the muffler, and tips. On went a Magnaflow 2.5/2.5" muffler with a long rectangular tip (similar to a single Camaro tip)...
  12. Alec

    I own a vehicle with a transfer case!

    Well, kinda ;) It seems my 6 speed manual VW has 2 final drive ratios. Gears are as follows: Drivetrain GTI 2.8L VR6 Front-wheel drive Transmission Gear Ratios Manual 1st 3.36:1 2nd 2.09:1 3rd 1.47:1 4th 1.15:1 5th 1.19:1 6th 0.98:1 Reverse 3.99:1 Final 1 3.94:1 Final 2...
  13. Alec

    Stomper, Jim P.

    Plain and Simple: Jim P. is great: courteous, fast, honest, and cool cause he's running N2O :D
  14. Alec

    Just some new VW goodies

    Well, just ordered a bunch of cool parts for my GTI, just thought I'd share! DieselGeek short throw shift linkage TopSpin 4 point harness ITG replacement air filter Audi TT pedal replacements Hella custom airdam fog lamps smoked bumper sidemarker lenses front "GTI" grille emblem Total...
  15. Alec

    Alec's Second "Explorer" (The VW)

    Well, it can Explore the streets and curves better than Splat could :rolleyes: 2003 VW GTI 2.8L 24V VR6, 200 hp stock 6 speed manual gearbox Loaded :D Pioneer 8400 Headunit with XM radio 8 speaker Monsoon system with factory amp 350W RMS to single 8" Boston Acoustics sub other mods...
  16. Alec

    Alec's New VW

    Firstly, no pics yet cause I don't have access to my digicam computer hookup, maybe another week or so. But it looks similar to this: Specs: 2003 VW GTI Black exterior Black leather interior 200 hp VR6 motor 6 Speed Manual tranny 17" rims with sport suspension package Sunroof...
  17. Alec

    Random new pics people wanted

    Here are 9 new pics people wanted. Main points they show: painted fenders, new EE decals, removed trim, steps, removal of rear seat, sub/air setup.
  18. Alec

    Sport rear seat question

    I had the idea of removing one of my rear seats for more cargo room. However, it looks like my seats are connected at the middle rear hinge? Are they truly connected, and can they still somehow be removed independently? Thanks.
  19. Alec

    REVIEW: EE rear swaybar on a lifted rig

    We all know how much a rear swaybar can limit your axle articulation offroad. Many of us have removed our rear bars and not felt much difference. The stock rear endlinks are a PITA to disconnect and their bushings get torn up with repeated wrenching. I installed a Saleen rear bar in place...
  20. Alec

    Stupid Question: Fuel Injector Location?

    Maybe I'm blind, dunno, but I can't find where my fuel injectors are to replace them. Maybe they're under my s/c so I can't see them? On the driver's side of the motor, I can visualize the valve covers, headers, spark plug wires, and other parts. But I can't see anything that looks like...
  21. Alec

    Totally cooked wheel bearings! NEED HELP

    Totally cooked wheel bearings! EDIT: NEED HELP, LOOK BELOW. Well I've been having a thumping noise for a few days and my brakes and ABS started acting up, so I thought I'd go in for a brake service next week when I visit my parents. It's been about 40k miles since my last brake job, so I...
  22. Alec

    New Lightbar Installed! (lots of pics)

    I installed my new CARR Lightwing yesterday with 2 new 100W ProComp lights. The Lightwing is a license plate frame that incorporates mounting points for 2 lights. I may get day pics of the wing if y'all want. My digicam isn't the best, but I took an assortment of pics. On the front...
  23. Alec

    Stylin Concepts.com

    Thumbs down for them! I placed an order 2 weeks ago with them that was supposed to arrive before yesterday. Well it turns out the credit card declined the order because the shipping addy was different than the billing addy. This is the credit card's fault and we've gotten the Galveston addy...
  24. Alec

    Stupid Ranger Questions, please help

    Hey all you Ranger people! A friend of mine has a 2001 Ranger. It currently has 245/75/16s stock (~30.5x9.5). We want to put on something close to 32, so here we go: 1) His axle code is 97? I've never seen that before. It may be 4.10, but I'm not sure. 2) Do TT/WAR shackles work...
  25. Alec

    Anyone using these bumper guards?

    http://www.jcwhitney.com/SearchCatContainer.jhtml?_requestid=48167 I know they are JCW crap, but I need a place to mount my Hellas on the front as they are working their way loose from the bumper as I have them now. I'd paint them black, not leave them chrome. So anyone have them? How do...
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