2mAns Daily Driver Thread - who knows what it is today...

[2mAn]

I found a (basically NOS) steering wheel on vwvortex and desperately needed to replace mine, so I bought it...

This was really easy to do... once I had the right tool to deal with the airbags spring clip. You really cant tell just how bad the old steering wheel was, but heres the natural 'before' pic




Done!






No new warning lights... Might finally tackle the one I added during the suspension swap, but probably wont. I probably WILL drop the car off to get the headliner done, its really bad as its fully detached at the back and I cant see behind me lol

[2mAn]

About to click to 234k, got it aligned as I have a long drive to visit a friend this weekend and dont want to ruin the Michelin PS4S tires.



My friend is anal when it comes to cosmetics so I might spend a few minutes to clean the paint... but I have to wash the car first and thats a long shot haha

Also will be delivering a seat for kronus

[s14brent]

It definitely was worth it. Lets see how long it lasts. I should've done a better clearcoat, but time will tell how this does.

Changed the oil at my buddies Oil Change night.

tell charlie to update his thread or instagram once in a while please!!

[MrBurgundy]

Changed the oil at my buddies Oil Change night. Knocked out 6 oil changes.

How adorable <3

[2mAn]

It definitely was worth it. Lets see how long it lasts. I should've done a better clearcoat, but time will tell how this does.

Changed the oil at my buddies Oil Change night. Knocked out 6 oil changes. I was trying to be first in and first out so I could hang out, but Advance Auto supplied the wrong Oil Filter so I had to make a last minute run to get the right filter.




Currently at 232,xxx and while I could change it at 10k, I'll likely change this one at 240k so I can easily track the times to change it.

Not much else planned at this time, she needs a bath soon haha


Edit: I also met up with a TDIclub member and he ran the VCDS Diagnostics.

Codes:

008213 - Intake Manifold Flap Position Sensor (Bank 1)
000280 - Engine Coolant Temp Sensor
01221 - Crash Sensor Side Airbag
01578 - Airbag Deactivation Warning Lamp
00856 - Radio Antenna
00849 - S-Contact at Ignition/ Starter Switch
01317 - Control Module in Instrument Cluster
01299 - Diagnostic Interface for Data Bus
02873 - Control Module for Back-Up Camera

Airbag light is from the door sensor, likely the common wiring issue. The few codes from the radio I'm not too worried about, especially since I plan on hooking up the rear view camera soon (which wasn't on the OEM radio, so weird it popped up here). The intake manifold flap sensor I'm very curious about. Not sure why the Coolant Temp Sensor is on...

[MrBurgundy]

It is 1000x better lol

[Staszek]

I will probably do something similar to the mini whenever I get around to fixing the plethora of issues lol

Its crazy how much a difference it makes, every older car I have owned I I have done it to the headlights and taillights. The rest of the car can look bad but if the lights look clean it changes the entire feel.

[Northern]

I will probably do something similar to the mini whenever I get around to fixing the plethora of issues lol

[2mAn]

Yeah the headlights made a huge difference. Just polished or did you clear/apply a coating after?

Edit:
Also, thanks!

I used the 3M kit. Started with a 500grit -> 800grit -> 3000grit, wet sanded. Then it was clearcoated, but I might add a better clear... probably not

[Northern]

Yeah the headlights made a huge difference. Just polished or did you clear/apply a coating after?

Edit:
Also, thanks!

[2mAn]

Could've had an E46, unclipped the covers, and replaced them.

Almost bought a wagon with a blown motor, wouldve easily spent my budget and still had a pile that ran questionably...I'm happy with my 40mpg of this sh!tbox.

[roguetoaster]

Could've had an E46, unclipped the covers, and replaced them.

[Staszek]

Huge difference, so worth it!

[2mAn]

Alright MrBurgundy Staszek does it look 1000x better?

[Staszek]

Damn, that looks pretty sweet.

If you polished up those headlights, that might bump it from shitbox to turd

I was thinking the same thing, the wheels came out great, the car looks good, the headlights would make it 1000 times better.