APR H20 sale

Kindly be informed that APR is on their Autumn/H2O International Sale from 25 Sept to 25 Oct 2009.

Highlights:

Software
1. Buy a single program at RM3,980.00 & get a fully loaded ECU.
2. For existing APR customers, pay RM750 & get a fully loaded ECU.

Hardware
1. Carbonio Carbon Fiber Intakes - 10% off
2. Stage 3 & KO4 Turbocharger Systems - 10% off
3. Exhaust Systems - 10% off
4. Intercooler Systems - 15% off
5. Bipipe - 15% off
6. R1 Diverter Valve - 15% off
7. Motorsport Items including Silicone Hoses & FSI Fuel Pump - 10% off

For more information, kindly contact:
1. Wearnes VW, Jalan Ampang – Adrian Khaw +6012-2610370
2. Zeus Logistic, Desa Park City – Neoh Jiun Yih (Ryou) +6012-4942244
3. APR Malaysia – Jonathan Lee +6012-3900012, Karl Erik Chee +6016-2000117

Im unbanned...and... banned again

Dont ask me why...but the mods have reactivated my account. lol...oh well..water under the bridge...I cant undo cooldubs.net, so im gonna continue driving it and see where it goes.

Its not my desire to split/dilute the readership but i just feel that cooldubs.net addresses alot of issues raised by forummers that have not been taken care of. My sincere wish is to have happy forumers head for both forums to get thier daily dose of VW news and discussions, then we can all yumcha together on wed nites.

I will continue to drive cooldubs.net as it will be the future home for mk6 Scirocco and Polo owners, as well as providing a easy platform for northern and southern members to sell/trade thier parts

Gd luck and all the best to VGCM!

Update:

Great..after just one night, im banned again, wish they would make up thier minds, either ban me and delete my account, or unban me and leave me alone, the 1 post I made was also deleted. How petty and childish can you get? Its just a forum for gods sake, its not some super exclusive club that im dying to get in to. Again..no word/email/explanation about what happened, leaves a real bad taste in my mouth, this is NOT how you run a professional forum

Ride of the month Contest (ROTM)

Cooldubs.net is having a ROTM contest, so whip out your camera's and start snapping....prizes and bragging rights for the first winner

Rules below:

- Contest is open to all registered members of Cooldubs.net
- Contest ends 1st Nov
- Forumers need to submit thier photo ( 1 only per forumer, so pick your very best shot!) and post on this thread
- Photo can be shot anywhere, with any camera, but must adhere to the folowing rules
* Must be taken by the forumer himself/herself
* Must have a VW in the shot (Any make, Golf, Jetta, Polo, Tiguan, Passat etc
* Should have scantily clad 19yr old girl .....like in Hypertune (just kidding)
* Cooldubs.net reserves the right to change T&C at anytime :p

Prizes are donated by Cooldubs.net Site sponsors, and for the 1st ROTM winner its a .:R Steering wheel badge as well as boasting rights and special ROTM rank.

www.cooldubs.net/forum

The new forum is up, thks to many friends who helped and chipped in for the hosting space etc etc. Please be gentle as the forum is still under construction, but together we can make it a success.

Many plans for the forum, and 3 major sponsors have confirmed thier participation...there will be quizes etc with sponsored prizes later on etc.

For now...drop on by, register and say hi

www.cooldubs.net/forum

Updates:
- VW polo section up
- VW Cars for sale section up
- Ride of the month Contest up
- Image Attachment increased to 2meg
- 2 new site sponsors signed up

Banned...

I have been banned by VGCM mods...Im assuming it was because of my postings in the "group buy" thread, arguing that unverified members should be allowed to see the For sale section of the forum. I assume its that, since i havent really posted in anything else the last 3 weeks or so.

Pity, I have been in the forum since the 1st month they started, b4 i even owend a VW, proudly put the vgcm sticker on my car as soon as it was available.....and now..banned, cos i stood up to a rich spoilt brat, who thinks he is the king of the forum. Where is the justice? He insults ppl and acts like a rich prick on the forum, but im the one that is banned

Update:

Lol...not only have they banned me..im IP banned, any computer that i have EVER used in the last 2 years...cannot log on to the VGCM website. Means my work computers in DPC and Klang, my home computer, my wifes computer, my in-laws computer...any cyber cafe computer i used...So petty its unbelievable, its like being back in primary school.

I cant even get in to retreive the info on my own postings, info on my mods, workshops etc that I myself wrote and posted....luckily i stopped a few months back and started posting info on this blog instead...wise move

But on to another topic, I have been approached by some ppl to set up a a alternative forum, not a replacement, but just a more merchant/retailer friendly site...think more like lowyatt and zerotohundred but for VW's. Not sure yet.....dun really know if I want to really venture into hosting a forum etc....but it will be fun to experiment with names etc

so far ...ppl have proposed:

Cooldubs.com / Cooldubsmalaysia.com
Veedubmalaysia.com
Vwmalaysia.com (this one i dun like..too coporate sounding)
DSGfanatics.com (this one...not so suitable..cos not all VW are DSG)
Malaysiandubbers.com (sounds like a porn club)

Comments welcomed...suggestions welcomed...and if i decide to use your suggestions...you get a cool VW premium :p

More .:R poison...

sigh...if it ever does come ...at least 6 more months....

Currently in Stock

Just a quick update on stuff thats available:

Osir
- Footrest
- Opod
- Dual Opod
- Front and Rear Osir Emblem
- Iphone O-shield
- V3 front lip
- Gear Surround
- Fascia Surround
- O-shift
- Zero key emblem

Hawk Performance Pads
- HPS front and rear for GTI and R32
- HP+ front and rear for GTI

only 3 sets of Hawk pads left, unlikely bringing in more, as taxes are just too high for this item

VW stuff
- S3 mounts
- DV
- Sharkfin Antenna
- .:R Steering wheel badge
- Fuel hoses
- High Frequency Sport short antenna

Others
- Witson 723 dvd/radio/gps
- K&N Air filter Oil
- Aluminium Dial rings
- VW leather Key chains
- Inpro smoked signal indicators
- VW blacked out emblem for hood

Selamat Hari Raya...and pls drive safe!

To all my muslim bros, have a happy Eid and arrvie safely for balik kampung...
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Our cars are not invincible... Teenagers + inexperience + recklessness =




Quick google translation.*


In an accident in Wolfsburg on Wednesday evening, four young men 18 to 20 years, died. They rode in a brand new golf.
A fifth victim is in danger, police said. The 19-year-old driver had the 170 horsepower car, which was registered to his father, only a few hours earlier, picked up in person at the Wolfsburg plant. After he had driven with friends, with over 100 miles an hour through his hometown.

The vehicle was a function of the roadway, crashed into a traffic island, flung against a tree and was ripped from a second in two parts.

"The first responders offered a grim picture," said police spokesman Thomas Figge. None of the five passengers had put on a seatbelt. All were catapulted from the vehicle and thrown into the street.

One of the men died at the accident scene, the other succumbed shortly afterwards in the nearby hospitals to their severe injuries.

Currently, the bodies are examined for traces of alcohol, drugs and tablets.

http://www.bild.de/BILD/news/2009/09...kilometer.html

http://www.welt.de/vermischtes....html

More Golf R pictures...im so in luv

Ron97 rant...

GGRRRRrrr.... went to Eastin Shell today, not a single pump had 97, and Vpower was out of stock. Looks like no choice...if this goes on, im gonna have to remap to 95 map

VW Golf R revealed

Golf R is out, wonder if it will be made available in Malaysia. Substantial power increase and spec compared to the standard mk6 GTI

- 265bhp and 350Nm (strengthened internals, so even a simple S1 remap would up power to 300+bhp)
- AWD
- Scirocco R bumper, and DRL's
- LED tailights
- Centre twin exhausts

This makes me more commited not to spend anymore money on my mk5, instead of 8k on suspension, 8k on BBK etc, that will all go into the D/P for a new mk6. Hope VW Malaysia brings it in, as a 2.0l car, it wont attract the kinda taxes that the R32 had, I estimate VW to price it at 240k-250k if they do bring it in.




Beautiful interior, way better then the Scirocco, check out the aluminium pedals, which the curretn mk6 GTI doesnt have, as well as the 2 tone sport seats...yummy

APR reflash to Ron95 map

Pls see below info from Karl, APR Principle

Date: 9 September 2009

Dear Esteemed APR Customer,

Kindly be informed that APR Malaysia is officially issuing a formal request to return for an ECU remap inspection. This is in line of the recent government mandate to petrol vendors on the supply of 95RON octane fuel. The inspection, reburn or upgrade of software is provided FREE OF CHARGE.

Currently we have tested the 95RON octane fuel from a few different petroleum companies with the APR 95RON octane map. The test has conclusively confirmed that the 95RON octane program has matched the fuel octane efficiently and is near perfect to the reference point of the 98RON octane map. During our diagnostic procedures, there were no pre-detonations detected in the engines and there was only a very small power loss (almost unnoticeable) with the 95RON octane map.

Vehicles covered under this recall are:

1. Audi A4 1.8T MY2000-MY2002 B5.5

2. Audi S4 2.7T MY2000-MY2002 B5.5

3. Audi RS4 2.7T MY2000-MY2002 B5.5

4. Audi A4 1.8T MY2004-MY2005 B6

5. Audi A4 1.8T MY2006-MY2008 B7

6. Audi A4 2.0T MY2005-MY2008 B7

7. Audi A6 1.8T MY2004-MY2006 C5

8. Audi A6 2.0T MY2006-MY2008 C6

9. VW Golf GTI 2.0T MY2005-MY2009 MK5

10. VW Passat 2.0T MY2000-MY2004 B5

11. VW Passat 2.0T MY2005-MY2008 B6

12. Skoda Octavia 1.8T MY2003-MY2005

13. Skoda Superb 1.8T MY2005-MY2007

14. Porsche 911-996 MY1999-MY2005 3.4L & 3.6TT H6

15. Porsche 911-997 MY2004-MY2009 3.6L, 3.6TT & 3.8L H6

16. Porsche Boxter 987 MY2005-MY2009 3.4L H6

17. Porsche Cayman 987 MY2005-MY2009 3.4L H6

18. Porsche Cayenne MY2002-MY2009 4.5TT V8

Reburn clinics can be done at the following locations:

1. Wearnes VW, Jalan Ampang – Adrian Khaw +6012-2610370

2. Taman Desa – Jonathan Lee +6012-3900012

3. Zeus Logistic, Desa Park City – Neoh Jiun Yih +6012-4942244

4. BU1, Bandar Utama/Centerpoint – Karl Erik Chee +6016-2000117

For outstation clients (Penang, Ipoh, Johor, Kelantan & Terengganu), kindly contact us to organize a clinic at your location.

For more information or an appointment, kindly contact Mr Jonathan Lee at +6012-39000012.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION! ON petrol ...

The Difference between RON92, RON95, RON97 and RON99

Many said that RON92 petrol is the older petrol/gasoline, only suitable for older cars or for cars that uses carburetor only. There is also some that said that RON92 petrol/gasoline will make the engine dirty and also said that RON92 petrol/gasoline is less powerful compared to RON97 and RON99. Before you make any false assumptions, let us see what the real meaning of RON is.

RON stands for Research Octane Number. Octane number or octane rating refers to the petrol/gasoline ability to withstand auto ignition (knocking) inside the engine. Higher octane number refers to higher ability of the petrol/gasoline to fight auto ignition (pre-detonation). In other words, it means that RON95 is harder to ignite compared to RON92.

Different vehicles are designed to be use with different octane number of petrol/gasoline. Higher octane number petrol/gasoline is basically designed for high performance vehicles such as sport vehicle and racing vehicle. Why is that so? This is to avoid premature ignition of petrol/gasoline inside the engine because of auto ignition, which happens before the spark plug ignite the fuel. This phenomenon is known as knocking. Knocking is not wanted because it reduces the performance of vehicle.

The right usage of octane number based on design and adjustment of engine will maximize the performance and effectiveness of the vehicle. Modern vehicles are equipped with knock sensor, which enables it to adjust its combustion timing automatically according to the petrol/gasoline octane number to avoid knocking or premature ignition of petrol/gasoline.

Not all vehicles require high octane number petrol/gasoline. You can check your vehicle fuel requirement inside the guidebook of your vehicle or you can simply check the minimum Octane Rating at the back of the fuel lid cover of your vehicle. Most cars can still use RON92.

Higher RON number does not means that it is more powerful. It means that it is harder to ignite. It will also cost you more.

Regards,

(Name Deleted)

Production Chemist

Reliability – Integrity Engineering Department

PMO, PCSB

VW 2ndhand parts central

Hi all,

Just helping out frens with parts to sell, this is open to all my readers if you have any 2nd hand VW parts to sell or even give away. The ad will stay for 1 week, then it will be removed unless you email me to leave it up. Leave your Ad as a comment in the format below. I will post up in the main post any ads when i update.

VW Parts and Items only....nothing else, will delete any OT ads

Name:xxx(nickname/or annoynmous is ok)
Contact:xxx (email or HP, I will NOT act as middlemen, deal with your own inquiries :)
Item & Price:xxx
Age of Item:xxx
Reason Selling:xxx

Pls be aware that the modshop will not bear any responsibility for any trades/items on sale..its up to you to do your homework and make sure it fits/works

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Piscargot
-0163314202
-Witsun 723V (RM1380)
-5 months
-Bought car 2nd hand with 723V, already had JVC HU

K.Tan
-0123003133
- Forge Boost Gauge fitting kit (RM200)
- New, unopened
- Bought then decided to get the OBD boost gauge, doesnt need the forge kit

Ryou
- ryou.modshop@gmail.com
- Stock GTI parts: Intercooler, Sideskirts, Springs, exhaust, absorbers (Will consider any reasonable offer)

Name:hun
Contact:0123214326
Item & Price:Philips Ultinon D2S bulb 6000K RM350
Age of Item:18months
Reason Selling:swapped to 8000K

ABT Scirocco & MK6 GTI Preview

Had breakfast at Bodega's and walked over to ABT to check out the ABT Scirocco and Mk6 GTI. I must say both cars were very impressive, bound to do as well as the previous mk5 GTI. VW showroom was packed, with a very racially balanced crowd, shows the wide appeal of VW



Mk6 GTI

To be honest, i never liked the mk6 in photos and even when i saw it in real life, the stock car was just..blah. But the ABT package does a very good job of spicing up the Mk6's rather bland looks. The quad exhaust is unique and bound to be the most populor option among the next crop of GTI owners, another point to note is that the interior of the mk 6 is a vast improvement over the mk5. The new steering wheel and instrument cluster is a definate improvement without looking too "techy" and cold like some jap models

But at rm47k for the entire ABT package, it just doesnt make sense to get it. Unless you are short on cash and want to bundle all your mods into your loan and stretch it for 9 years. I still feel the best option is to buy a stock car, and mix and max...prolonging the joy of modding over the ownership period of the car

Wheels - RM23.5k (Holy mother of god!!) O_0
Bodykit +muffler - RM 18.5k
Remap - RM6k

Est price of stock car - RM210-RM220k
Est launch date - Q4 2009




Scirocco




Im in love.....i want one.....now.... The salsa red scirocco looks smashing, low and mean, it gives off a very diffrent vibe from the GTI.

The version on show had a moonroof that covered the whole front portion of the roof, pity it would not be available on the msian spec version.

The only drawback of the Scirocco is the interior which borrows heavily from the mk5 GTI, in fact the only diffrence is the aircon vents. Mind you, i love the mk5 interior...but having seen the mk6, makes it kinda like the bland older sister.

According to sources, by early next year, the Scirocco "mk2" will be out, with TSI engines and mk6 interior

As with the ABT golf, the abt package is rediculously priced at rm45k.

Est price - RM230k-RM240k
Est launch date - Oct



This interior is hideous...it looked like the owner DIY with red spray paint from ACE hardware

My Cunning plan for 2009/2010
- Persuade dearest wife to let me use her swift as downpayment for a new Roc
- Order in the Rieger front bumper
- Get VW to install a Mk6 steering wheel as part of the sale

Result:

Quick Update

Im off to Redang for some R&R tomorrow, so just some quick pics of the newly installed

- Osir V3 Front Spoiler
- Charactere Spoiler + GT brake light

i know..crappy pics and cant see much, but its cloudy and i dun ahve time for better pics...will polish up the car when i get back and go for proper photoshoot and review

I have 2 Osir V3 left in stock, arrived last week.