Calling All V-dubs!

[Chesticlese]

I am calling all Volkswagen drivers

Calling all mk2's specifically

I have a bazillion stupid questions, no owners manual, and the internet isn't being much of a help!

Things like:

How in the hell do I move my seat so someone can climb in back? I pull the lever on the floor and the seat lurches forward, but only about 4 inches. Currently only skinny people can squeeze in back. Im moving soon, I need access!

Do you/did you have problems with the steering? I've got about 6 inches of play in my wheel.

The European lights for the mk2 are round, would it be a pain in the ass to change the grill to the Euro grill so I can have round lights?

Thanks guys!

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[bikrboy128]

hate to burst your bubble, but you're the only one on here with a mk2.
you should get your steering fixed though. 6 inches of play is not normal

 

[Chesticlese]

hate to burst your bubble, but you're the only one on here with a mk2.
you should get your steering fixed though. 6 inches of play is not normal

LOL are you kidding me? No one here has an MK2? [MENTION=117]Slow Buick[/MENTION] I am going to kick you in the shin. "oh come to TCG, they can answer all your problems!" lol butthead.

Yea I have been looking up the parts for the steering rack, tie rods, and a bunch of other stuff. It's going to cost a pretty penny just to make her safer for the road, but she's worth every penny in my eyes.

 

[bikrboy128]

you should figure out what has play instead of just replacing everything.
have you ever been able to adjust the seat position? pull the seat out and see what's blocking the tracks. it might just need to be lubricated
chances are, the euro grill is a bolt on deal. i can't believe there isnt any info about this swap on the mk2 forums

 

[Chesticlese]

you should figure out what has play instead of just replacing everything.
have you ever been able to adjust the seat position? pull the seat out and see what's blocking the tracks. it might just need to be lubricated
chances are, the euro grill is a bolt on deal. i can't believe there isnt any info about this swap on the mk2 forums

My roommate is a VW connoisseur and generally mechanically inclined, and he seems hellbent on knowing just about all of what's causing the play.

I can adjust the position, I just cant get the seat to lean forward for someone to get in back. I've checked it out every time someone wants a ride, still havent figured it out.

I was about to join an MK2 forum when Slow Buick told me (not in these words) to fuck that and come here.

 

[slowchevy]

because even though we might not have many dubs, TCG is the shit.

 

[slowchevy]

and someone here may have insight

 

[SleeperLS]

Does the seat still recline back?

 

[Chesticlese]

because even though we might not have many dubs, TCG is the shit.

It seems to be

and someone here may have insight

Lol i am hoping

Does the seat still recline back?

yea, there is a knob on the seat to recline it back, but it only goes so far forward, not enough for the *average* sized person to squeeze back.

 

[Wolfman]

Take pics of the seat and post it for us

 

[Chesticlese]

Take pics of the seat and post it for us

I dont have a camera with flash so it's going to have to wait til morning

 

[Turk]

TCG is a great forum, but nothing beats a car specific forum for information. I got so much info on my M3 from the M3 boards and now the same with my R8. I don't really post on them, just search and read.

 

[Dan00Hawk]

My MKV is getting sold this week to make room for a different vehicle so glad you are adding a VW to make up for my subtraction. Everything I've learned about GTIs came from the various VW forums. TCG is better as a local social auto forum where enthusiasts of all types can gather. There are certainly some very knowledgeable people here that can share valuable information about some specific vehicles, but like Turk said, you're much more likely to get more/better tech info from a site dedicated to your make and model.

 

[Chesticlese]

TCG is a great forum, but nothing beats a car specific forum for information. I got so much info on my M3 from the M3 boards and now the same with my R8. I don't really post on them, just search and read.

I've been spending some time searching on them, and have already come across a few answers through the read, but I definitely like TCG

My MKV is getting sold this week to make room for a different vehicle so glad you are adding a VW to make up for my subtraction. Everything I've learned about GTIs came from the various VW forums. TCG is better as a local social auto forum where enthusiasts of all types can gather. There are certainly some very knowledgeable people here that can share valuable information about some specific vehicles, but like Turk said, you're much more likely to get more/better tech info from a site dedicated to your make and model.

Woohoo go VW! I wish mine was a GTI
I am going to take whatever information I can get, from all platforms. Things will work out

 

[MikeyLikesIt]

Here is an MK1 that was just posted on Autoblog. It should give you something to work towards!

1000-hp Mk1 VW Golf is terrifyingly cool - Autoblog

 

[wolfe]

I was about to join an MK2 forum when Slow Buick told me (not in these words) to fuck that and come here.

Well your 2nd mistake is listening to him.

 

[Dasfinc]

VWVortex - The Volkswagen Enthusiast Website

You're welcome

 

[Chesticlese]

Here is an MK1 that was just posted on Autoblog. It should give you something to work towards!

1000-hp Mk1 VW Golf is terrifyingly cool - Autoblog

OH GOD ITS THE 16V VAMPIR!!!! I love this car!!! Makes other cars look like fuckin chumps!

Well your 2nd mistake is listening to him.

That's true lol

 

[Chesticlese]

VWVortex - The Volkswagen Enthusiast Website

You're welcome

Thank you! I think this is the site I have visited yet not really joined.. Doesnt seem to active lol but I am sure my questions have been asked before.

 

[Dasfinc]

Thank you! I think this is the site I have visited yet not really joined.. Doesnt seem to active lol but I am sure my questions have been asked before.

Are you serious?

VW Vortex is one of (If not THE) the most heavily trafficked car forum in the world...

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

For real

I remember looking for cars and there being pages of cars updated daily

 

[Dasfinc]

One of those "Website Value" sites:

TCG:

VW Vortex:

 

[Dasfinc]

For perspective, Volkswagen International (The main portal page for VW) gets 12,571 visitors daily.......

 

[Chesticlese]

Are you serious?

VW Vortex is one of (If not THE) the most heavily trafficked car forum in the world...

Not very active in the mk2 threads!

For real

I remember looking for cars and there being pages of cars updated daily

:shrug:

 

[Chesticlese]

For perspective, Volkswagen International (The main portal page for VW) gets 12,571 visitors daily.......

I will check again, like I stated before I wasnt certain lol