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Old 10-18-2015, 09:59 AM
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No arguments about that from me.
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Agreed.

I dunno, I had RS3s last time around so I kinda want to give something else a shot. We'll see, lots of other stuff to sort out this winter before I worry about tires.
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Thirded. I am really enjoying the progressive nature of these Federals. I'll likely buy some RS3s to compare but I really would be surprised to find myself back on these cheapies later on. And I'll be recommending them for 8" wheel peoples all of the time.
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Rs3s are great, they wear fantastically well and I have a set that has seen 90000 heat cycles and they just keep sticking. Loads of grip. They aren't fantastic in the wet but who cares.
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Just don't freeze them.
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Welp, now I've gone and done it.







2012, 58k miles, pano roof, 6-speed manual. Couldn't pass up the price.

Three cars for one person is totally reasonable right?
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Not enough
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OK How about 4 since work gives me one?

Currently at my house:

-turbo Miata
-AP2 S2k
-2014 Mazda6 (belongs to work)
-2012 JSW TDI
-'98 Corvette (Dad's)
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My 2010 has been reliable, but it is boring to drive... Any plans on tuning and putting an exhaust on it?
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Let's megasquirt it!!!!!!
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Lol Aidan.

I'm planning on copycatting Jeff probably. Malone stage 2 and DPF delete. Need to do some more research though.

Ideally I'd just do the tune now and worry about the DPF delete later, but don't want to pay for two tunes.

I found some Interlagos wheels in CL for cheap so going to pick those up too.
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Originally Posted by turbofan
OK How about 4 since work gives me one?

Currently at my house:

-turbo Miata
-AP2 S2k
-2014 Mazda6 (belongs to work)
-2012 JSW TDI
-'98 Corvette (Dad's)

3 is barely adequate, yes.

--Ian

(truck, Miata, Audi, wife's minivan, looking for an FD to park where the Seven used to be)
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Originally Posted by turbofan
Lol Aidan.

I'm planning on copycatting Jeff probably. Malone stage 2 and DPF delete. Need to do some more research though.

Ideally I'd just do the tune now and worry about the DPF delete later, but don't want to pay for two tunes.

I found some Interlagos wheels in CL for cheap so going to pick those up too.
Why would you tune without the DPF delete? Do you have to deal with emissions? If so, how will you deal with that? Pay for a re-tune and put all that crap back on when it is time?

Are you talking about TSW Interlagos wheels? Definitely post pics if you get those!
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Ed doesn't live in an emissions area. Isn't a dpf delete just a straight pipe?




Looks easy to fab.
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VW interlagos. Found a set for $225.


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You will now be required to wear this helmet.

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Originally Posted by Chilicharger665
Why would you tune without the DPF delete? Do you have to deal with emissions? If so, how will you deal with that? Pay for a re-tune and put all that crap back on when it is time?

Are you talking about TSW Interlagos wheels? Definitely post pics if you get those!
I don't want to mess with the DPF and such until after this whole emissions mess blows over... but I want the stage 2. Ha. So I'd like to get the stage 2 now, and then remove the DPF later.
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Ok, so was the car legally yours before the cut-off date for the VW gift car and credit program?

In the research I have done, I thought Stage 2 required the DPF delete? Why is it called Stage 2 if it doesn't require that?
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Stop calling things stages. It makes me cry.
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Originally Posted by Chilicharger665
Ok, so was the car legally yours before the cut-off date for the VW gift car and credit program?

In the research I have done, I thought Stage 2 required the DPF delete? Why is it called Stage 2 if it doesn't require that?
Yes. It was legally mine as of Nov 7, and the last day to qualify was Nov 8

According to this 2.0L CR TDI | Malone Tuning Ltd DPF delete is not required. The reason for the different stages are as follows:
Stage .5 -- for DSG owners that don't want to deal with 'tuning' the DSG
Stage 1 -- cheaper options for those that don't want to pay the extra $50 for stage 2
Stage 2 -- $50 more because they can charge you more and you'll pay it because why the hell not.

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