regular87

Im just curious but how many of us owned VWs
i know i was one with a VW GTI 02 and i was consistently
dissapointed with it

dinkjs

I am not one....but I know there are a ____load on this board

xB_ey

i traded my 02 GTI VR6 for the xB...but not cause i was having any problems with it. i loved it. i just needed four doors, more room, and the xB's "cool factor"...

i'd get it again (or R32) if i could... :twisted:

what kind, and what problems did you have with yours???

regular87

hmmmmmmm...
i was just dissapointed
my windows caved in on me (plastic clips)
my headlights both went out once
damn cel was always on my tech told me to start running 87 oct fuel always
that mysteriously solved the prob
i heard a wierd noise from my hatch and it turned out that the
frame was supposedly not welded correclty to the body i heard it all
still made the noise
it was just a headache car
oh yeah my interior started to peel in the door handles
my monte carlos started to peel
im sure i will miss the 1.8t

NJxB

i loved my vw

Phishin_Osky

I still own mine but I am selling it here soon hopefully. I have owned it for almost six years and have never been stranded. Although, I did have a 3 year battle with the check engine light. Was in the shop 3 times and was never fixed. Fourth time I worked on it and fixed it....had to change the distributor because of a bad camshaft sensor. Anyways, it just seems the MK IV series have had lots of problems. I have a couple friends; one with a 01 golf that leaks peanut butter out of the molding and one with 02 beetle with broken window motor and ac problems. Fun cars to drive though.

xtremeOrange

1968 Standard Bug

Black, shaved trim w/ euro-bumpers f/r.
Red leather low back seats and steering wheel, black headliner and carpet.
Dropped 3" all 'round, tires barely tucked. Lovely little demon since nobody thinks Bugs have any ***** and then you rip off the doors of whomever you are racing. Best run yet of 12.31@104.2mph

Dyno Results - 212.35hp@6800rpm/189.77ft-lbs@4600rpm - measured at the rear wheels on a Mustang Wheel Dyno
Compression Ratio - 9.25:1
Case - Volkswagen, Industrial AS21 (German), filled #3, dual releaf, 8mm studs, case saver inserts, deep #3 studs, tapped for full flow oil system, stress relieved, deburred
Crankshaft - Gene Berg GB-174, 74mm, forged, counterweighted, wedgemated, balanced, nitrided, 8 dowel (11/32"), Type 4 center main, stress relieved, shot peened
Connecting Rods - Scat 4340 I-beam, 5.394", VW journal, ARP 8740 rod bolts, magnafluxed, balanced
Pistons/Cylinders - Gene Berg GB-010 (Mahle), 90.5mm, thick wall, graphite coated, balanced, .035" deck
Rings - Gene Berg with Total Seal modification
Camshaft - Scat C-45, 296° duration / .418" lift (.543" with rockers), GB-334 Straight Cut Gears
Heads - Joe Aragona (IMS), VW German cores, Type 311-1600 dual port, welded, ported, polished, re-shaped chambers, 52cc, relocated spark plug
Valves - Manley, 42mm intake, 37.5mm exhaust, stainless steel, tappered guides
Rocker Arms - Pauter Machine 1.3:1 ratio, billet aluminum, needle bearings, roller tip, heavy duty studs
Valve Train - Gene Berg GB-273A dual springs, Manton 3/8" chromoly push rods, GB-281A retainers
Induction - 2 Dellorto DLRA 45mm dual throat carbs with K&N air filters
Carb Linkage - Gene Berg GB-453, fan mount linkage
Intake Manifold - SCS (tall), match ported, polished
Exhaust System - Gene Berg GB-933S 1-5/8" merged, GB-971A-2M dual muffler, Jet-Hot ceramic coated
Lubrication - Gene Berg GB-233A oil pump (26mm gears), Gene Berg full flow oil kit, Canton Mecca remote filter, Scat 2 quart deep sump, Type 4 cooler, steel braid teflon hose, Shell Rotella T 15W-40 oil
Cooling - Volkswagen, 1973 Type 181 dog house fan housing (no fresh air), late model fan (welded + balanced)
Clutch / Disc - Gene Berg/KEP, 200mm Stage II (2100 lb.) pressure plate (balanced), ACE "Copperhead" disc
Flywheel - Gene Berg GB-084, 8 dowel (11/32"), 12.5 lb., wedgemated, forged gland nut, balanced
Pulley - Gene Berg GB-439 "Equalizer" billet steel pulley, 3.5 lb., balanced
Alternator - Bosch AL78X, heavy duty (custom wound to 85 amps)
Starter - IMI High Torque (534 ft-lbs.), Bosch relay directly wired to the battery
Ignition - Gene Berg GB-624 Ignitor High Energy Electronic Coil, Bosch 010 distributor, Bosch points (0.25mm gap), Bosch Silicone Copper Core wires and NGK BP7HS spark plugs (indexed, spark plug gap 1.25mm)
Misc. - GB-207 breather box, Stainless Steel pushrod tubes, steel braid mechanical oil pressure line, battery quick disconnect, Crankshaft/flywheel/clutch/pulley/rods/pistons were dynamically balanced as a complete assembly

Builder - Gary Berg
Case - Volkswagen "Rhino" case, heavy duty side covers
Mounts - Gene Berg GB-642P heavy duty rear mounts and Gene Berg GB-643F front crossmember
Gear Ratios - Close ratio 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th, steel shift forks, hardened keys
1st - 3.78:1 (heavy duty)
2nd - 2.06:1 (stock)
3rd - 1.58:1 (welded hub)
4th - 1.21:1 (welded hub)
5th - 0.82:1 (welded hub)
Rev - 3.61:1
Differential - ZF, Limited Slip (LSD) with 4 spyder gears (11 tooth)
Ring / Pinion - 3.875:1 ratio, 8 bolt, Gene Berg GB-660K-3875 (Klinkenberg)
Shifter - Gene Berg GB-5710 5 speed shifter w/ old style Berg "Finger Grip" handle, new shift rod bushing
Axles - Type 181 stub axles and C/V joints with Sway-A-Way Axles
Misc. - heavy duty cross shaft (welded), GBE Super Duty Pinion Bearing Retainer
Lubrication - Swepco 201 Multi-Purpose Gear Lube, 80-90W API GL-5 and MT-1 rated

Front Beam - VW (German), Gene Berg AVIS adjusters, Ghia spindles (adjustable, lowered 3")
Rear Trailing Arms - Sway-A-Way Adjustable Spring Plates
Antiroll Bars - Sway-A-Way 19mm front and 25mm rear, urethane mounts
Shocks Front - KYB GR2, low pressure gas, Opel GT (shorter for lowered beam)
Shocks Rear - KYB GR2, low pressure gas, stock length
Brakes Front - Volkswagen, Type 3 calipers (ATE) and Brembo rotors, Mintex pads, Aeroquip steel braid hose
Brakes Rear - Volkswagen, Type 3 drums, Mintex shoes
Wheels - Porsche/Pedrini, 914 Aluminum alloys 5.5x15
Tires - Pirelli P6000 Summer 195/60VR-15
Misc. - Tracy Grimm Fabrication, Rear Chassis Brace,
Misc. - M&H Racemaster 26x6x15 slicks mounted on Porsche/Fuchs 914 forged alloys 5.5x15

socalxb

We used to own a '97 Passat VR6 with Neuspeed STB, P-flo filters, and chip. Great car, one of the few VWs still made in Germany at the time. Even today, I think most VWs sold here in the U.S. are made in Mexico. Even the VW dealer told us they could tell the difference between one made in Germany and one in Mexico.

When I owned my SRT-4, there were a few threads comparing it against the R32. Apples and oranges to me, not to mention the HUGE price difference. If I could afford an R32, I get an STi instead, and put the few thousand I'd save into upgrades...

elzy0000

im a dub guy too.... all air cooled except for the 01 golf that i traded in for the xb

MyBoX

I have some AirCooled Vw,
1974 Gernman Look 1303L
1977 Conv FI, Driver
1957 Street Drag Car, Staggs Racing Built Engine
I love Bugs more than any car in the world, not my dream cars but my Babies !!!Sean

thinkCooper

Never hada VW, but the xb frequently reminds me of what the original bug represented. A people's car, inexpensive to buy and operate, easy to drive, compact, spartan, quirky yet revolutionary in shape and design, ultimately practical...

Perhaps that why there are a bunch of ex-vw owners here.

xvolcomx88

My dads got a 57 Oval Window Bug. 36 hp baby...it mooooves

PhAtbBoXX

i had a 91 corrado g60 ....i grenaded the charger twice so i swapped a vr6 into it....got rid of it because it was a money pit.

brarsandeep

86' GTI - Loved it till I sold it to a friend, who wrapped it around a tree a week later!

98' Jetta GLX - Great car! Had a lot of fun with it!!!

BMarle

First car was a stock '73 Super Beetle I had for 7 years and put more than 100,000 miles on it myself. Lots of trips back and forth to and from Florida & Virginia. Put in a 1835cc with dual 40mm Dellorto Carbs and a mild cam. I loved that Bug and hope to get another one day for a project car when I get a house w/ a garage.

regular87

i will admit it was really fun to drive my gti
bunch of torque
never a problem on the highway
and always fun to drive like an ___
did i just say that
i think i will miss it but i
feel like it wont be my last vw either

George

_Real_ volkswagens have their engines in back!

I'm not a former VW owner, as I still have two VWs, a '69 bug and a '71 bus. The xB is nice, but nobody has come up with a replacement with the size and economy of a VW bus. It saves me from numerous speeding tickets, too!

George

chargeddub

well i traded in a 2000 Beetle for the hot lava, but i still have my superchargered VR6 (8psi :twisted: ) gti.
my dub:

current:
2001 Supercharger VR6


passed dubs:

1984 rabbit GTi


2000 beetle 1.8t


1998 jetta wolfsburg


1982 cabby

IDriveaXb

My Former VW's

2002 Golf TDI - Chippedtuned
2001 Passat GLX V6

showpaojoe

97 jetta
water leak in trunk
electrical system went down
had it for 4 months