Popular Post ESchmitz Posted April 1, 2011 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Hey all. I've heard about this forum from guys on OhioVW and OhioBimmers so I figured I would check it out myself. I'm Erik, from Gahanna. I'm a college student at the OU branch in Pickerington. Currently driving a 1988 BMW 535i and a 1986 VW GTI. http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c229/ColSchmitz/IMG_8403.jpg The bimmer is completely stock for the time being. The 3.4 liter I6 runs awesome. I've got some Bilstein Sport struts and H&R sport springs on order. I plan on replacing the current wheels with some OEM BMW wheels in the near future. Other than that I've got no plans for it. http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c229/ColSchmitz/Cars/IMG_8199.jpg My GTI on the other hand is not stock. The previous owner swapped a 2.0 8v into it with a sportier cam, adjustable cam sprocket, hot air intake and chip. The car has been lowered and beefier sway bars were installed front and rear. Exhaust wise it has a Techtonics cat back. Its a ton of fun to drive on the twisties but lacks the grunt for straight line speed. I've actually been thinking of selling it so I can focus on my 5er. If anyone sees me tooling around Cbus give me a wave. Erik 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Nice cars. What you looking to get out of the gti? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Hi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Welcome. :thumbup: KillJoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 What's with all the nazi's joining lately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Why in the world would you swap an 8V in? How could you decide that the screaming 16V doesn't cut it lol? That would probably fix your straight line grunt issue! Welcome, nice rides. I love the GTI, looks really clean for that era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Why in the world would you swap an 8V in? How could you decide that the screaming 16V doesn't cut it lol? That would probably fix your straight line grunt issue! Welcome, nice rides. I love the GTI, looks really clean for that era. not all came with the 16 valve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Welcome to CR BMW Week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Welcome, nice cars. Rumor has it I have a fetish for VW's. If I see you tooling around Gahanna I may do dirty things to your car. ABA should move that thing around pretty good. Why in the world would you swap an 8V in? How could you decide that the screaming 16V doesn't cut it lol? That would probably fix your straight line grunt issue! Welcome, nice rides. I love the GTI, looks really clean for that era. 87 was first year for 16V in GTI here. Not that I would know that or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 you live in hunters ridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESchmitz Posted April 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 you live in hunters ridge? Close, but no. Rathburn woods. The previous owner swapped the 8v in the late 90's when 16v engines were not available because their host GTI or GLI wasn't rusted out in the junkyard yet lol. And yes, my car came stock with the 1.8 8v. Thanks for the warm welcome all, and feel free to call me a Euro snob or Nazi or whatever else floats your boat:D. Doesn't bother me. Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Welcome alot of OB guys joinin lately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Close, but no. Rathburn woods. The previous owner swapped the 8v in the late 90's when 16v engines were not available because their host GTI or GLI wasn't rusted out in the junkyard yet lol. And yes, my car came stock with the 1.8 8v. Thanks for the warm welcome all, and feel free to call me a Euro snob or Nazi or whatever else floats your boat:D. Doesn't bother me. Erik eh, its the same neighborhood. is there another car at your house that has tags like "dirte30" or something like that? nm...i remember where i saw that car...you live up by my buddy who died a couple years ago's moms house. shes right on rice, like 2 houses from howland...i was thinking of a house down on harmony with a couple e30's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Welcome to the site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Nice, Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jizzle Juice Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Welcome, nice cars. Rumor has it I have a fetish for VW's. If I see you tooling around Gahanna I may do dirty things to your car. ABA should move that thing around pretty good. 87 was first year for 16V in GTI here. Not that I would know that or anything. You should buy my VR6 then And welcome guy. Pretty good intro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Welcome nazi brethren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonkiller Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Welcome nazi brethren. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Clean. welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Patterson Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 You should buy my VR6 then And welcome guy. Pretty good intro PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Welcome to the board! Awesome to see more and more euro car owners everyday! Us Nazis will take over CR!!! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Welcome. Nice cars. I want the BMW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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