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Very nice looking. I am a fan of using the least agressive method to get the job done amd leaving the deepest imperfections. Preserve as much material as you can.

I get asked a lot and overhear a lot of conversation about Aluminum polishes. A lot of people want a magical polish. There isn't one though, truth is that a lot of them work similar, but in reality you just need to get it to a mirror shine the old fashioned way. Just like wax alone does not make...

Glad you like it, I love the little VW diesels as well. I drive a 2000 Jetta with a manual. My sister drives an 06 Jetta with the DSG and my Fiance and I just bought a 2010 TDI Cup Edition Jrtta with a manual. I have 270,000 on mine, my sister has 170k on hers and our newer one has only 30k...

We have 1k on it now, 46mpg by hand. Only complaint is how sluggish the radio is when scrolling through music on my iPod.

ST tires suck, LTs are much better, however I would compare the load rating of the P metrics and decide from there.

Originally Posted By: glock19 Originally Posted By: durallymax My Dads A6 has 245/40R18s on it and the TDI Cup cars have 225/40R18s. His cars ride is obviously much better, but it is a larger touring car, my point is somewhat that I feel the suspension may contribute to it as well not just the...

The newer Touaregs are better but I agree the originals were terrible.

Originally Posted By: LeakySeals Its the rims and tires. No rubber to absorb shock. But with no sidewall, will handle incredibly I bet. My Dads A6 has 245/40R18s on it and the TDI Cup cars have 225/40R18s. His cars ride is obviously much better, but it is a larger touring car, my point is...

I think its a combination of the tires and suspension but yes you do feel far more bumps than in the others. Im comparing it to my sisters 06 TDI which has the nice leather seats and regular 16" wheels. We took that one to get it, I noticed a stiffer ride on the way home that what it was in her...

I fixed them now.

Originally Posted By: Vikas Can you explain please? I did see him not keeping the buffer parallel to the surface but since he was not applying much pressure, it did not seem to have caused him any problems. Obviously, the vehicle later was not moved to show it under the light to see if it had...

Bought another TDI Jetta yesterday. This one will be for my fiance to drive. Its a 2010 TDI Cup Edition. Sharp looking and fun to drive. 30k miles on it. The TDI Cup Editions are based on the TDI Cup series race cars. They come with GLI Brakes, Suspension and sway bars as well as 18" wheels...

I don't really shop for tires much, most I order through an account with the manufacturer, but I use the above method for many other things. Now as far as Sears goes, they have dug their own grave. In a way their stuff does keep getting poorer, but at the same time it simply hasn't kept up. 20...

We bought a $28,000 transmission because the guy servicing ut for the first 6500hrs thought it used UTF. He no longer services things.

Originally Posted By: Ga129 Idk what their process is but they weld it with real welding material and equipment, not jb weld or some rig that could fail I'd sure hope so. Regardless, when you weld on the wheel you still stress it, overtime it will want to crack again. There is a reason...

Lots of talk on the Exploder fiasco, yet everyone seems to forget the largest tire recall to date. The Firestone 500. Perfect example of the American way. American tire OEM's along with American auto makers did not want radial tires as it would cut into their profits. Tire OEMs would have to...

Originally Posted By: donnyj08 Do any of you guys use Nu-finish polish? I personally like it. I tried some turtle wax polishing compound but was immediately disappointed and went back to Nu-finish. Any other polishes/waxes you guys recommend? I use Menzerna compounds/polishes and their Power...

I wonder why many of the dealers bother to buff the cars. Do they really think it looks better when they are done? Detailers at dealers are usually a promotion from sweeping the floor. Some high end dealers have good detailers, but many start the new guys there. Some end up doing good work, but...

Originally Posted By: chevrofreak This is pretty typical in the lube industry. We are fairly unique in that we use the Dixon Blade Master pumps and pump directly from drums. That is likely due to Dixon being a local company, though. For windshield wash and antifreeze we screw a "stinger" into...

Originally Posted By: chevrofreak I deliver bulk oil for a living, so this interests me. Do they use a portable pump like a Dixon Blade Master to pump directly from drums, or an on-truck reel? Do they air-feed the windshield wash? Bear with me as I do not know all of the specifics. They...