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Old 11-23-2008, 07:26 AM
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would you like to see completed in a video for future refernce?

Anything you can think of that is common enough to warrant the attention, and at any skill level.

I gots mad skills yo, so anything below mad skills.
Old 11-23-2008, 07:41 AM
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Default considering how many times I see these posted...do these videos

1 How to change a battery/reset radio code/and w/memory saver use while changing battery for beginners
2 How to open your hood if you've left cable off or installed grille over release handle , 1st edition
3 How to bleed brakes for idiots 101
4 How to change inner door handle ,jiggly handle syndrome
5 Removing radio faceplate for dummies Volume 1
6 How to check codes for the uninformed
7 Removing headlamps /HID basics for the blind
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8) Will these wheels fit my car (?) and 5 signs that you're a rice boy, Volume 1
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Default LOL @ 5 signs that you're a rice boy, Volume 1

How about ...
10 Krauter basics or you are a ricer if...you are Rodder if...you are a Krauter if...

a step farther
you are SoCal if...NoCal if...Midwest if...NYer if..New Englander if...
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Default timing belt 1.8T and 2.8, 1.8T cam chain tensioner, clutch, suspension, CA, TRE, and center diff ;)

if you really want to go crazy... heater core or a/c evap. maybe steering rack. or even that pesky fuel filter.

or, simple things to make people who have never turned a wrench be able to change their oil, and change brake pads.
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Default 2nd all of that.

Only thing I'd add is a general one on the topic of pinch bolts, suborn bolts, stripped bolts and the various methods for dealing with them from extracting to tapping new threads.

BTW Joey T, if you need footage of 2.8 stuff let me know I'd be honored to supply it with no strings attached to help out the cause...
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Default But then you'd wipe out 90% of the forum traffic with these

srly
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Default I always thought that would be an awesome TV Show idea....

But the VW/Audi DIY/Tuning crowd is just a bit smaller than other makes...would be somewhat hard to market it to a network.
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Default how to find a short to fuse number 5 :)

i found mah problem :P

now i need to find where the short is
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Default Clutch. For the simple fact that as our cars get older many of us will be having to do this soon.

And i want to do mine this winter!!!


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