[Vwdiesel] New to me tdi

[Matt]

I put bilstein TCs on mine. It's much improved over stock, yet retains the stock 'feel'. It's. OT quite so bouncy, yet it's still comfortable. 

Enjoy the toy!

Matt



On Jan 28, 2012, at 11:43 PM, Dave Cook <davevw at yahoo.com> wrote:

> The radio is factory, though I don't know about the speakers.  It might be worth a look to see if they have been changed-possibly wires got mixed up.
> 
> But there is definitely a problem with the radio, as even the volume knob doesn't work right all the time either.  Sometimes it won't adjust the volume at all, sometimes the volume indicator bar will move on the display but the volume won't change.
> 
> As far as the suspension, I am not sure about going with "upgraded" versus just factory suspension.  I had been driving a Corrado with suspension that was set up for auto crossing, and it had gotten really really old.  
> 
> 
> I like good handling but don't need to be jarred all over the place.  Perhaps a GTI setup?  Any other suggestions?
> 
>  
> Dave Cook
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: "LBaird119 at aol.com" <LBaird119 at aol.com>
> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com 
> Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 4:47 PM
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] New to me tdi
> 
> 
> In a message dated 1/28/2012 2:06:58 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
> davevw at yahoo.com writes:
> 
> I think  the suspension may be a bit worn out (it is a bit soft feeling) 
> but not really  unexpected.  The only real annoyance is the radio seems 
> wonky-sometimes  the volume dial does nothing, sometimes it works but still 
> doesn't seem to get  very loud and all the adjustment knobs (bass, fader, etc) 
> don't do  anything.
> 
> I'm hoping I can pull it out and clean them up with some  electrical 
> cleaner and that'll fix that.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Slightly loose rear wheel bearing or that low tire might be the  loose 
> feeling.
> Almost sounds like the speaker wires are hooked up wrong.  (if it  isn't a 
> dying head unit).  Crossed wires can do all kinds of fun stuff to  
> radio/speaker controls.
>    Loren
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