Forum: FAQ's

so i have a 20th gti and i hear that with the stock aristos, a 10mm spacer in the front and 20mm in the back will make the wheels flush. so is any one rolling with 9's? and how much poke would it give? i did the math and its -18.1mm so it will be already poking. right? i suck at math. but anyways i...

Hey guys, will my car be able to pass smog with the resonator deleted? Thanks :tup:

well its tax time and im thinking of going with r.l coilovers. my question is whatss the overall drop they will give my ride(mk4 jetta) still not 100% might go with FK thanks

i just installed coilovers on my mk4 jetta and lowered it to get rid of that nasty wheel gap, its been 3 days and im still rubbin axles on that U-bar, ive adjusted the coils so they werent so low but still rubbin. not like they previously were making a horrible grinding noise but they rub lightly....

does anyone know if KW V1 coilovers are camber adjustable or does anyone have or a coilover kit or know of a kit that camber adjustable? If not what can be done to adjust the negative camber in the rear necessary for the amount of lowering done?

Hey everyone, I recently got chipped with APR's k04 software. I had their software for my k03s before I upgraded my turbo, never had any problems. But every time I drive my car since I got re-chipped, I get an under boost fault: P0299... My N75 is brand new, and my DV is pretty new too. I boost...

Hey so I have some wheels that I want to get the centers powder coated white and keep the polished lip. Anyone know of good powdercoating shops? Im in Riverside but willing to make trips out to good shops. Any recommendations?

Hey Guys I have a '99 Passat AEB with k04, APR catless software, and supporting mods. I recently tried to run a 3" VR6 MAF housing. (boost spiking at 29psi holding 24psi :D) I have stock injectors with a 5bar regulator. I didn't log anything, but it threw a code for too lean. Bad for k04 to...

i am considering doing a secondary air delete and want to know if anyone has info about it? either has done it or knows someone who has? or knows anything about it?

when I speed up the temp gauge goes down but when I idle it starts to over heat and the fans turn on? has anybody experienced this?

I am looking for someone who knows of a shop that is reasonable or if someone knows how to do electrical. My brake lights dont work when i turn on my headlights, they light up as if i have already depressed the brake pedal and only my 3rd brake light works when i push the brake. I think it...

I'm hopeing sombody could help out a fellow dubber. My car (mk4) died on me the other day. I got it back running but would like to see what code is stored. I want to make sure it is not somthing major. Thank you 661-313-3938

hey guys maybe you guys can help me out every time i smash the break light starts flashing and its starts beeping also so if anyone can help out it would be great... thanks guys

I got a 76 porsche 911s and am really wanting to update the interior. Im just wondering where the good places are for that.

anyone got any programs or way to get the SKC I need it to program some keys for the wifeys jetta. I got VagCom but of course it can program just not retrieve what ya need to do it. Apparently you can't just call and ask for it from the stealership anymore,

Ok first my sub wouldnt stop hitting so i replaced my amp... then it had the same issue when ever i went over halfway on my volume, just non stop hitting even with the radio off. But if I pulled the ebrake the amp would like shut off it seems. I adjust some settings on the amp and the constant...

I googled it up and can't find anything I'm looking for any tips on how to paint a cf hood IDK if its any different from metal or what not... Plus I'm cheap.

Whats the correct stretched psi? I have 205/40s on a 8.5" My recommended says 27-30psi.

If anyone is familiar with the CEL codes when scanned, could someone please tell me what the "P0118" code is? I had it scanned today by a friend with a Mini Cooper and that was the fault code but I don't know what it mean/is. All help is appreciated.:drama:

Lakeside Muffler 12461 Woodside ave. Lakeside, ca 92040 Call and make an appt, 619-561-3202 Any setting you want, sit in or out of the car while being laser aligned. $45. Clarence Brown Alignment Locations in San Diego Address: 7747 Vickers St

or lug pattern if you wish.... http://www.megaperformance.com/boltpatterns.html

so i'm thinking of getting a lip kit on the honda... but since shops are shops what are good suggestions for me, and everyone else wondering "Where can I get this thing painted and installed?" quality & good price a must :tup:

going along with the alignment shop post, do you guys have any local shops you've had experience with that you would recommend to refinish and/or repair rims? TIA! Tru Wheel in N. Hollywood www.truwheel.com 800.FIX-A-RIM

What Exactly Is Bump Steer? I used to get asked this one all of the time, and I never really could explain it well. However, I found this neat little article that explains it very well. Table of Contents Bump Steer Definition

anyone using these? are they really worth all the hype or am i better off spending my money on another upgrade part? thanks in advance for a response:)

i know i've posted 2 threads in here but i think the faqs could use some more filling and i could use some info so... Where can i go in and around socal for a good port & polish job? Ditto for crank balancing, and other modifications that arent so "bolt-on" please respond thanks...