312 Dubs Blog

Some updates over at the 312 Dubs Blog. Go check it out.

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Dinosaurs and GTI's

There will be a whole series of these coming eventually. It's called The Amazing Triceratops and Volkswagen GTI.

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We had a good meetup for 312Dubs last night. We had a sweet new addition to the group but we're waiting for the pics to get uploaded.

Still looking to get some new members...

If you type 312 Dubs or 312Dubs into Google, my Blog pops up. We're trying to figure out how to get all the other 312 Dubs stuff to come up when you Google the name, but so far no luck. In the meantime, you'll just have to cope with a lot of Volkswagen and 312 Dubs posts in the blog. That's fine because it's fun.

Chicago Volkswagen Enthusiasts - 312 Dubs meetup tonight

We are meeting up tonight at Buffalo Wild Wings tonight by Seven Bridges. It's on Rt. 53 about a half mile South of Maple in Lisle. Bring out your VW and come hang out with us.

Email for more info if you need to.
312dubs@gmail.com

Chicago Volkswagen Enthusiasts - 312 Dubs meetup tonight

We are meeting up tonight at Buffalo Wild Wings tonight by Seven Bridges. It's on Rt. 53 about a half mile South of Maple in Lisle. Bring out your VW and come hang out with us.

Email for more info if you need to.
312dubs@gmail.com

New Engine Bay

I put up some pics of my new engine bay over at the 312 Dubs blog.

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There's a new blog up at the 312 Dubs Mypsace found at www.myspace.com/312dubs.

Also, we started a blogspot at 312dubs.blogspot.com. This will be more operational in time...

Check it all out and spread the word to all of your friends with Volkswagens.

Not much else going on with me. I had a new cruise control switch put in today because my old one had a short in it. Thank you warranty...

It's Tuesday and I'm already looking forward to the weekend.

312Dubs Update

Just wanted to get a quick update out. We are in the process of getting a forum put together as well as starting up a blog and a Facebook group. Also, Anthony's getting shirts made so those will be sweet.

Anyway, right now Myspace is our best means of networking so head over there and look around.

312Dubs Myspace: www.myspace.com/312Dubs

You can also email us at 312Dubs@gmail.com.

Our blog will be at 312Dubs.blogspot.com. Right now, there's just a small welcome message.

Names

"Girls names are easy...just call them Moon Unit or Laptop...Girls names are brilliant, you know? Clockface...'hey, Clockface!'"

For all the Oasis fans...

New single. Due out September 29th. Watch the video:
http://front.xstream.dk/eb/customers/eb/mediamaker_player.php?id=15405

"The computer is a bad ass Scrabble player!"

VW Updates

I installed this new intake on my car last night...yes, I installed it myself. I even had to modify the instructions due to Carbonio's dillusions. The intake is exactly what I was looking for. It makes a difference in performance (not much horse power, but that's what chips and boost controls are for) but isn't loud and obnoxious. Since it's my daily driver, I'm not looking to go over the top with mods. There are only a few more things I still want to do.

I will be taking the car on its second big road trip tonight, first with the new intake. Hopefully it stays all in one piece and my mechanic work isn't too shitty. Just in case, I have all my tools and factory parts in the trunk.


The whole engine bay...


My new VW group is continuing to make exponential progress. We have two companies willing to affiliate with us as get going and continue to get new members. We currently have around a dozen members just by word of mouth and James's natural ability to recruit at the gas station. He brought on this guy Javier who drives a Fahrenheit GTI and was just putting some air in his tires at the station James was filling up at.

Anway, we have a name now. It's 312 Dubs in reference to Chicago and V-Dubs. It's a group that welcomes anyone and wants everyone to feel they are in a family, not just a community. VW used to be famous for the "families" that developed because of their cars, but that concept has seemed to die out over the years. We're looking to restore this family concept starting in the Chicagoland region. We have a Myspace page but it's in its infancy so keep your eyes on it for updates. Right now, it's fairly bare bones and we don't consider it "live" yet. The address is www.myspace.com/312dubs

This shot was taken last night at our event. We had seven cars and a handful of guys who couldn't make it out. Not a bad start after less than a week of work.

New Chicago Volkswagen Group

Some associates and I are working on putting together a new VW group here in Chicago. Technically, we officially exist now. We have about ten people who have said they are in. There are more details to come as we are in extremely early stages. I just finished setting up the email and myspace page. Eventually we'll also be on Facebook and have a Blog somewhere.

We're very excited for this group and hope to create big things. I'll keep you posted when things are closer to going live. If you or anyone you know is interested in joining, email 312Dubs@gmail.com.

Driving

"Don't people know, the left lane is for speeding?"

People need to get out of the left lane. The left lane law on the highway is the only good thing Blogo has done for this state...now if only people obeyed that law.

Intakes

I am trying to decide what air intake I am going to put in my car. It's either going to be the Carbonio 2.0T intake or the Neuspeed P-Flo with race extension (optional). I am leaning toward the Carbonio because it's pretty humble and not a major upgrade, but an efficient one. I would call it "tame."

This is going on teh daily driver.

Follow Up

For those wondering, the yellow car is a VW GLI Fahrenheit. They were somewhat limited. I love my new Platinum Silver one so much that I decided I wanted to "build" one up a bit. I thought find a Fahrenheit that has been put through it's paces and work on one of those and keep the current ride stock for daily use.

I will detail my plans on the new car if there's enough interest...basically, stay off the road because your car won't keep up with this unless it's a Viper, Lambo, or Ferrari...and that's only if we stay in a straight line.

Anyone have driveway space?

New project on the horizon...

Used, little under 60k miles. Working on the deal as we speak. When I'm done, it will be a beast and the current whip will just be my daily ride. Yep, it's yellow.

It's a lifestyle...

Sorry the picture is small, bad software.