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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 12:58 PM
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Too much car for me

well i guess the evo was just too much car for me. i totaled it sunday night. well i shouldnt say totaled cause im not sure. but im guessin ATLEAST 14,000 to repair it. having said that i think im gonna step it down a bit. im very interested in the TDI Jettas anyone heard of modding these or how they are overall???
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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damn .. how long have u had it? ... 14000, thats a lot.. whats the damage?
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 01:03 PM
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got any pictures?
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 01:04 PM
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Let me see some pictures, might be interested in buying it
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 01:09 PM
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Shooter
well i guess the evo was just too much car for me. i totaled it sunday night.
damn , sorry to hear
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Shooter
im very interested in the TDI Jettas anyone heard of modding these or how they are overall???
jetta tdis are great on fuel mileage , but dont have much power at the top end.
www.tdiclub.com
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 01:17 PM
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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well being as it is a turbo, and a disel, it should be able to modded a bit. diesels get LOUD when you start modding them though, but you should be able to get some decent power.
sorry about your EVO though...
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 01:39 PM
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maybe moding the car is too much for you

stay stock a bit to control yourself
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 01:39 PM
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damn yeah im sorry about the evo too, what happened?
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 01:57 PM
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I wouldn't step down i would just take some classes for driving or something get to know ur car alittle and regardless the accident won't always be ur fault! At least ur ok !
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 02:00 PM
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Maybe you should start out modding the driver and not modding the car
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 02:43 PM
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^ I agree, don't mod another car if this was too much for you. Just learn how to drive and don't be stupid and you'll be aiite.
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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Your sig says you have a lightning too. Thas a fast ride also. Go to high performance driving school
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