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outwesty
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
You make that look so good. Nicely done
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks nice Paul Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 2:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you outwesty and Stephan.

Hard work always pay off!

Now it's time to put some miles on Ubercool!

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A couple bad boy 1.8T Syncro's!

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 4:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
VWhead wrote:
Thank you outwesty and Stephan.

Hard work always pay off!

Now it's time to put some miles on Ubercool!

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Lookin real good Paul!!!! Cool
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 6:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Applause I'm totally a 1.8T fan Applause
It simply looks great in there.

Love the multiple trans sensors.
Kudos to you.
Very smart move and an upgrade that will become trendy for sure.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 7:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hey Dylan and Ed,

Thanks for the compliments!

Cheers
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Now that I'm the slowest van in the group its on like donkey Kong. You know right after the holidays are over Laughing I'm sure Blair must be thrilled!
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ubercool definitely won't be the slowest, he'll be way in front Very Happy

Looking forward to seeing kuleinc up front too!
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 1:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Can't wait to send you my harness! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 7:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Awesomely clean install. I'm sold. When the Tiico goes, this is going in. Thanks for the stoke.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 5:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Another 1.8T Hits The Road To Tahoe!

8,000 feet aint got nothing on this engine Very Happy VW Logo


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PostPosted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 7:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
We were just up 80 to Tahoe and back down through Kirkwood in our TDI! I expect the trip was uneventful mechanically?
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 7:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That ain't no limp biskit Wink
A 1.8T Syncro must be a blast in the snow.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 12:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 11:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wow! Great videos, love the drive over with the camera watching the van go by from underneath.

Sounds awesome, congrats!
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Oh man, I'm having westy withdrawals, gotta get mine done. Hopefully get rid of my jetta this weekend and start on removing my boxer!
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 9:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Very nice, looks and sound great!
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 1:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks guys!

No details are spared!

GMW 1.8T SS laser cut brackets for exclusive exhaust system

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 1:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I noticed those brackets in your previous posts. They are beautiful!
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 9:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
A little fun I had cruzin my sporty 1.8T Westy down the coast. Recent upgrades include: Fox shocks GW 1.5" springs, MB 16" rims, 28" BFG's and a new attitude!

Enjoy the video!

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