Author Topic: wow, I'm another newbie, there's a lot here! (Read 9040 times)

jamathe · « **on:** February 09, 2006, 05:25:32 PM »

I just got myself a 2004 VW Jetta GLI and I was told about this group from my coworker Dave Kirstein. He's got a 2002 VW GTI 337. We basically have the same cars, so I'm glad I know someone that can help me with any problems with the car. I'll probably join him when you all have a get-together or garage day.

ianacole · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2006, 05:43:20 PM »

Welcome to the group...watch out for StarlightB5, he's a wily one :lol: :wink:

Rocky Mountain Club B5 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2006, 05:43:20 PM »

gragravar · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2006, 05:59:40 PM »

welcome this is a fun site/great community.

Eric18T · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2006, 06:34:21 PM »

welcome..

Spicoli · « **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2006, 07:11:34 PM »

nice. I really like the GLIs. Crystal's is so nice and drives so wheel. (her's is stock BTW)

jayryan · « **Reply #5 on:** February 09, 2006, 07:21:22 PM »

Hmm...well, I used to have the best GLI in the group 'cause it's a VR6 :twisted:

Welcome! And enjoy

SweetVW · « **Reply #6 on:** February 09, 2006, 08:08:33 PM »

Nice you finally posted, I guess my pestering finally paid off. Jim's car is very nice. It is a Black Magic beauty, do not let the pics fool you this thing is gorgeous in the sun. The interior as black on black and is sweet looking. The only thing that he needs off the bat is to get the BOV that the last owner left on (when will the madness end!). The car is solid and quiet, no squeaks and creaks. I have ridden in it with Jim and I can tell he really enjoys the "VROOM" factor. I have already asked him a few times what he is going to mod first...it is only a matter of time Jim, only a matter of time!!! :lol:

92UrS4 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 09, 2006, 08:12:13 PM »

oh yeah, get the BOV off ASAP

Eric18T · « **Reply #8 on:** February 09, 2006, 08:27:44 PM »

you have a BOV on there?

Can i retract my welcome to the club comment? :wink:

jamathe · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2006, 08:52:44 PM »

Oh man! I didn't even know what it was! ;-)

SweetVW · « **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2006, 09:49:04 PM »

I told you no one likes em! :wink:

Eric18T · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2006, 10:46:00 PM »

Jay - is there a way to ban a new member because he has a BOV?

ianacole · « **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2006, 11:05:22 PM »

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Jay - is there a way to ban a new member because he has a BOV?

How about old members that add one later on? I've been thinking....

kraut-sled · « **Reply #13 on:** February 09, 2006, 11:44:38 PM »

I will replace it with a perfectly good Bosch DV as a way to welcome him to the club.

givebloodplayhockey · « **Reply #14 on:** February 10, 2006, 12:30:28 PM »

Welcome! I'm fairly new too and one thing I can honestly say... This site has NONE f the Tex or PW politics going on! Great people and always very helpful. See you at a GTG.

Eric18T · « **Reply #15 on:** February 10, 2006, 12:42:28 PM »

Quote from: "ianacole";p="41497"

How about old members that add one later on? I've been thinking....

yep. you should be banned too.

ianacole · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2006, 01:04:04 PM »

:cry:

:lol:

Eric18T · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2006, 01:30:45 PM »

Quote from: "ianacole";p="41508"

:cry:

:lol:

if you do this.. i am not sure if i.. i don't know. Ian i am scared for you. Maybe i should call megan and make her aware they you need special help.

Lila · « **Reply #18 on:** February 10, 2006, 01:39:04 PM »

What's a POV ? Point of view? I wasn't aware of that ban....

Lila · « **Reply #19 on:** February 10, 2006, 01:39:23 PM »

What's a POV ? Point of view? I wasn't aware of that ban....

ianacole · « **Reply #20 on:** February 10, 2006, 01:41:51 PM »

Quote from: "Eric18T";p="41510"

if you do this.. i am not sure if i.. i don't know. Ian i am scared for you. Maybe i should call megan and make her aware they you need special help.

I think Megan would tell you that she is well aware that I need special help...and have so for a long time.

And Mike, it's a BOV...Blow Off Valve.

jayryan · « **Reply #21 on:** February 10, 2006, 02:07:34 PM »

This discussion is funny :lol:

Lila · « **Reply #22 on:** February 10, 2006, 02:10:25 PM »

Ah, "B" OV. Got it. I feel so inadequate now with my NA motor.....

I believe that was called a turbo bypass valve on my Saab 900t.... Doesn't the motor still need a bypass valve? You can't simply adjust them? That's how it worked with the snaab....

92UrS4 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 10, 2006, 02:29:40 PM »

Quote from: "Lila";p="41516"

Ah, "B" OV. Got it. I feel so inadequate now with my NA motor.....

I believe that was called a turbo bypass valve on my Saab 900t.... Doesn't the motor still need a bypass valve? You can't simply adjust them? That's how it worked with the snaab....

Yes, the turbocharged VW engines come with a bypass valve, but some folks replace it with a Blow Off Valve

The difference is the Bypass Valve will recirculate the unused pressure through the system, in fact the ECU counts on it. So when you throw a BOV in the works in blows off that excess pressure to the atmosphere and makes a neato sound.

However, on the 1.8T it can cause CELs and other issues because the ECU gets mad.

shummer · « **Reply #24 on:** February 10, 2006, 02:38:49 PM »

nnnnrrrrrrrrrRRRRRRR.....PSSSSSSHHHHHTTTTTT.....nnnnrrrrrrrrrRRRRRRR.....PSSSSSSHHHHHTTTTTT

ianacole · « **Reply #25 on:** February 10, 2006, 02:39:54 PM »

What Jay said. Diverter Valve (DV) is the common term used to reference the bypass valve, or recirculation valve.

Lila · « **Reply #26 on:** February 10, 2006, 02:47:26 PM »

Ok, so a BOV is there to make a cool noise? Does it do anything useful? Why "dump" pressure instead of recirculating it?

ianacole · « **Reply #27 on:** February 10, 2006, 02:50:23 PM »

Because it makes a cool noise... :roll: Honestly, that is the only reason to do a BOV. Some units are now providing both functions, recirculation and atmosphere release, because of the issues that VW (and I suspect other manufacturers) have with BOVs and CELs.

Eric18T · « **Reply #28 on:** February 10, 2006, 02:52:40 PM »

ian - please don't do a BOV to be cool and get the cool kid noise.. Don't forget about your kids.. Do you want them to grow up knowing that daddy bought a BOV so he could sound cool?

wooooo.. woooooooo..

you could get the bub rub approved WOOO, WOOO tips.

ianacole · « **Reply #29 on:** February 10, 2006, 02:59:56 PM »

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ian - please don't do a BOV to be cool and get the cool kid noise.. Don't forget about your kids.. Do you want them to grow up knowing that daddy bought a BOV so he could sound cool?

It's my last opportunity lest they think I'm a dork for the rest of my life...which, regardless of what I do, will be the result. But at least the kid in the Honda next to me will think I might be cool, at least until I roll down the window and he sees an old man and hears Dvorak. Oh, well, I might as well accept my fate and just blow him off the line in my quiet, old man dork, way.

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Author Topic: wow, I'm another newbie, there's a lot here! (Read 9040 times)

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