Wanted to share my friends' odd VWs

desertman123 · 08-09-2016, 01:47 PM

So two of my closest friends both drive VWs, and both uncommon ones at that.

The first one is a 2008 VW .:R32. Got a full brake job on it with OZ Omnia wheels. Looks great! It's a lotta fun to drive too. I always told him he's gotta race my 128i

. He's planning on getting the engine, DSG and haldex tunes (I believe from USP motorsports). Engine and trans tunes are self explanatory (more HP, faster shifts, etc.), but the AWD tune tells the haldex unit to send up to like 40% of the power to the rear in normal conditions. This should add some functionality and speed to the wheels. Plus the AWD tune in the snow should be fun!

His exhaust midpipe (with the cats) got a leak in it so it was either $1K for the hi-flo cats or $1K for OEM VW

hmmm....

https://wheelwell.com/profile/54ee69...1001073/specs/

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Then there's my other friend's 2002 VW Passat W8. This thing is a beast.

Blew its torque converter (common issue) and something else in the trans and ended up getting a full trans rebuild. I think these engines are too strong for the trans lol. The VW dealership swore up and down the trans was fine (even though he got a CEL for P0741, along with a loss of power) so he took it to a local shop. Shop said it was the most complex transmission they've rebuilt in the 30 years they've operated

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Then the steering rack blew and VW tried sourcing a new one from VW NA and VW Germany and no parts existed, so they 'custom built' one (quote from my friend, who quoted the dealer). I imagine they just ordered a lotta pieces individually and rebuilt it instead of simply replacing it.

But when it's not in the shop, it's a fantastic ride. The engine makes the WEIRDEST noise (with the stock exhaust at least). Sounds like a spaceship. Almost 280HP getting put into a Torsen-based AWD system. It's a blast to drive and ride in.

https://wheelwell.com/profile/55f75f...fc8b375d080a90

Flip thru the album - he's got some Audi wheels on it in desperate need of a respray.

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BONUS: 128i vs R32 http://www.motivemag.com/pub/feature...agen_R32.shtml

08-09-2016, 01:47 PM	#1
desertman123 E82 Mudflap Ambassador 2244 Rep 2,220 Posts Drives: '08 128i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 1992 Honda Beat [9.50] 2008 BMW 128i [10.00] 2014 BMW 528i [10.00]	Wanted to share my friends' odd VWs So two of my closest friends both drive VWs, and both uncommon ones at that. The first one is a 2008 VW .:R32. Got a full brake job on it with OZ Omnia wheels. Looks great! It's a lotta fun to drive too. I always told him he's gotta race my 128i . He's planning on getting the engine, DSG and haldex tunes (I believe from USP motorsports). Engine and trans tunes are self explanatory (more HP, faster shifts, etc.), but the AWD tune tells the haldex unit to send up to like 40% of the power to the rear in normal conditions. This should add some functionality and speed to the wheels. Plus the AWD tune in the snow should be fun! His exhaust midpipe (with the cats) got a leak in it so it was either $1K for the hi-flo cats or $1K for OEM VW hmmm.... https://wheelwell.com/profile/54ee69...1001073/specs/ _________________________________________ Then there's my other friend's 2002 VW Passat W8. This thing is a beast. Blew its torque converter (common issue) and something else in the trans and ended up getting a full trans rebuild. I think these engines are too strong for the trans lol. The VW dealership swore up and down the trans was fine (even though he got a CEL for P0741, along with a loss of power) so he took it to a local shop. Shop said it was the most complex transmission they've rebuilt in the 30 years they've operated . Then the steering rack blew and VW tried sourcing a new one from VW NA and VW Germany and no parts existed, so they 'custom built' one (quote from my friend, who quoted the dealer). I imagine they just ordered a lotta pieces individually and rebuilt it instead of simply replacing it. But when it's not in the shop, it's a fantastic ride. The engine makes the WEIRDEST noise (with the stock exhaust at least). Sounds like a spaceship. Almost 280HP getting put into a Torsen-based AWD system. It's a blast to drive and ride in. https://wheelwell.com/profile/55f75f...fc8b375d080a90 Flip thru the album - he's got some Audi wheels on it in desperate need of a respray. _________________________________________ BONUS: 128i vs R32 http://www.motivemag.com/pub/feature...agen_R32.shtml
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