I hate it when VWers put porsche crests on their cars
12-13-2006, 12:24 AM
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Hey, I resent that!!! I must say it does **** me off that I would have to pay a premium to buy D90s for a car that they were meant for. I'd love to have a set...
There were a few VW haters tonight on the Northway (87) tonight as I blasted past them in my Jetta through thick fog w/Bosch amber fog lights... it was like driving mid-afternoon.
There were a few VW haters tonight on the Northway (87) tonight as I blasted past them in my Jetta through thick fog w/Bosch amber fog lights... it was like driving mid-afternoon.
12-13-2006, 12:56 AM
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Okay, here's my perspective. [FLAME SUIT ON]
I think someone should have the right to put Porsche wheels, or Porsche handles and such if they own a Porsche, and are forbidden to use those parts on the Porsche. Like me. I own two VW's that can use the Porsche script handles, and d90's and such, but I don't. Even though everyone else in the family has a Porsche, I don't do it. I am not afraid to say so on Vortex, and i've been flamed many times for bein such a ****.
I do however would love to do the whole shebang and drop a 928 engine/drivetrain/interior in a rabbit. *DROOL* Lastly, I must say this. Porsches are very stylish and sweet. And maybe if a Dubber would to use non-rare items such as cookie cutters or repro fuchs on their dub, wouldn't that be a form of flattery??
I personally want to have a bastard car. A mk2 gti with a Corrado VR6 engine, widened steelies (14x8), and a 300ZX hood scoop. Mmmmmmmmmmm, tasty
I think someone should have the right to put Porsche wheels, or Porsche handles and such if they own a Porsche, and are forbidden to use those parts on the Porsche. Like me. I own two VW's that can use the Porsche script handles, and d90's and such, but I don't. Even though everyone else in the family has a Porsche, I don't do it. I am not afraid to say so on Vortex, and i've been flamed many times for bein such a ****.
I do however would love to do the whole shebang and drop a 928 engine/drivetrain/interior in a rabbit. *DROOL* Lastly, I must say this. Porsches are very stylish and sweet. And maybe if a Dubber would to use non-rare items such as cookie cutters or repro fuchs on their dub, wouldn't that be a form of flattery??
I personally want to have a bastard car. A mk2 gti with a Corrado VR6 engine, widened steelies (14x8), and a 300ZX hood scoop. Mmmmmmmmmmm, tasty
12-13-2006, 01:22 AM
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Same could be said of 944 guys that buy 968 parts and slap them on their "inferior" cars. Do the 968 guys get p.o.ed? Don't think so.
Hell, I have 911 RSA seats in my 951. . . I haven't heard of any 911 guy getting upset with me over it.
Hell, I have 911 RSA seats in my 951. . . I haven't heard of any 911 guy getting upset with me over it.
12-13-2006, 01:35 AM
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You guys are crazy... Vdubbers have just as much right to put Porsche wheels on their car as anyone else. Same with Porsche script handles.. although door handles that say "porsche" dont really match. Still its their car and their money.
12-13-2006, 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Clown Pedro
On a different note. I live in South Florida and everytime someone cuts me off, is driving recklessly, or does someting ridiculous on the street it always ends up being a VW driver. I don't realize it until after i cool down, but its always VW. Has anyone else in South Fl noticed this and do VW drivers also suck in other parts of the country?
12-13-2006, 02:53 AM
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Originally Posted by xsboost90
all in perspective...the bugs run 901 fuchs, the 901's run sc fuchs, the sc's run 944/RS fuchs- and so in a parallel universe, jettas run 944 wheels, 944's run 951 swaybars, and 951's run turbo S calipers, turboS's run 996 wheels and calipers!! Its evolution, just think of the vw'ers as a caveman with a head set.
You know what I hate more than VW owners... VW owning brothers.
You guys are misunderstanding my point. I'm not saying they don't have the right to use whatever parts they want, I'm just complaining that it's unfortunate for us, since they eat up our stock. Plus, I'm criticizing their poor taste. Sure, phone dials or whatever could look cool on any car, but it's when they use the porsche center cap, or the porsche script handles, or anything else that has the logo of a different car, that I don't like. I'm not saying we should make it mandatory to show a porsche's pink slip when buying parts, I'm just complaining!
12-13-2006, 08:40 AM
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Another comment on a Dubber I know, if it adds weight to his Scirocco, it ain't going on. If it don't make it quicker/faster/handle better, it ain't goin on. This guy's Rocco is down to right at 1800lbs with his skinny butt and a 1/4 tank of gas. His 0-60 is in the low 5 range with the 16v engine. His idea of stereo is a pocket MP3 player with ear buds that fit under his helmet.
I had no Porsche parts on it, (they're too heavy
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12-13-2006, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by tomrc
I had a '79 Scirocco that weighed 1630lbs without me in it. It had a modded '86 8v GTi engine and was street legal barely in San Antonio, TX. The thing was brutal to drive though.
I had no Porsche parts on it, (they're too heavy )
I had no Porsche parts on it, (they're too heavy
)I also had a 89' 16v gti with a vr6 motor in it. Vary fast and sounded awsome.
I sold it and in 1 month, the kid totalled it.
12-13-2006, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Techno Duck
I say bless the V-dub guys.
If a VW guy wants Porsche parts, so what? It's not like they're using über rare parts. 968 mirrors and script handles are not rare. Besides, you should be going for 968 handles anyway.
12-13-2006, 10:29 AM
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Get even - put some Corrado mirrors on your 944! 
12-13-2006, 10:42 AM
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If a VW guy wants Porsche parts, so what? It's not like they're using über rare parts. 968 mirrors and script handles are not rare. Besides, you should be going for 968 handles anyway.
If a VW guy wants Porsche parts, so what? It's not like they're using über rare parts. 968 mirrors and script handles are not rare. Besides, you should be going for 968 handles anyway.
All VW/Audi/Porsche stuff was inbred for many years anyway, so I don't see the harm in mixing and matching stuff. I think Phonedials and Cookies look better on VW Golfs than they ever did on 944's anyway.
And who doesn't like this?
http://www.928.org.uk/mambo/content/view/88/58/
12-13-2006, 12:35 PM
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I'll second the post that said "a car guy is a car guy." The VW guys I know are generally really dedicated, technically competent guys who are really and truly car-obsessed.
They always want to help turn wrenches, too. I mean, an engine swap is a common mod for them...like putting bigger sways on a 944 is for us. That's awesome!
I say that if you can afford the parts you can slap them on whatever car you want. The 924 started out as a VW project...there is certainly some precedent for parts to go the other way. Besides, a MkII Golf looks great lowered on D90's.
I'll second the post that said "a car guy is a car guy." The VW guys I know are generally really dedicated, technically competent guys who are really and truly car-obsessed.
They always want to help turn wrenches, too. I mean, an engine swap is a common mod for them...like putting bigger sways on a 944 is for us. That's awesome!
I say that if you can afford the parts you can slap them on whatever car you want. The 924 started out as a VW project...there is certainly some precedent for parts to go the other way. Besides, a MkII Golf looks great lowered on D90's.