2004 VW R32 Install - NOT DIAL-UP FRIENDLY - Page 7

R32 JUhl · 03-06-2005, 10:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Oswald

Hey, haven't read through the whole thread yet but thought that this might be of use. I did with my iPod, not quite the same mod as this, but sort of along the same lines and it works pretty well, I also have a creative Audigy 2 sound card with aux outs on it and that went through fine.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=509131

Thanks... but that won't work for me since I don't have the factory head unit.

R32 JUhl · 03-06-2005, 10:19 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bergeron76

J -

It was great seeing your install today! Your install is much more impressive in person. The pics here just don't seem to do it justice.

I'm really looking forward to the Atlanta meet on the 19th.

Cheers,
CB

Thanks Chris! It was nice to finally meet you (and the Mrs). I can't wait to see what we can do on the 19th!

J

R32 JUhl · 03-06-2005, 10:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Osiris

Aint that the truth.

Sorry i couldnt make it guys but i had an emergency.

Thanks Michael! Don't worry, there wasn't a meet, per se. I just made it out to his place on an errand. See you in two weeks.

R32 JUhl · 03-06-2005, 10:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rafaelsherman

Hey R32,

That is one of the nicest installs I have seen yet. I almost busted a nut when I saw it. Awesome job. BTW, who is that in your avatar?

Peace,

Rafster

Thanks Rafster,

Be careful busting nuts, man!

The girl in the avatar is my fiance. I'm lucky she likes nerds.

James

lenk · 03-10-2005, 11:50 AM

hey man. nice install. one q though. how'd you turn on the monitor or adjust it when needed ? built in menu and stuff ? thx.

R32 JUhl · 03-10-2005, 05:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by lenk

hey man. nice install. one q though. how'd you turn on the monitor or adjust it when needed ? built in menu and stuff ? thx.

I have bypassed the factory Lilliput on switch with a rocker switch and my Lilli is powered via my Opus. There are other ways of employing auto-startup, but with the rocker switch, it's very easy to override the auto-on feature in the event menu adjustments need to be made. I relocated my menu buttons to the back of the monitor in the event I ever felt a need to use them. However, I am running it the way it came from the factory. In other words, I haven't changed any of the settings so it was probably a waste of my time and energy to incorporate the buttons into my install, at all.

integramodder · 03-11-2005, 05:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by R32 JUhl

I'm not an audiophile and would prefer to spend that money on EIP's .:R32 stage 2 turbo kit - unless THEY are looking to sponsor a model.

EIP???

Wow...I figured they had to be good at something. I hope you see a lot of good stuff coming out of that place before investing your money.

R32 JUhl · 03-11-2005, 09:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by integramodder

EIP???

Wow...I figured they had to be good at something. I hope you see a lot of good stuff coming out of that place before investing your money.

They're recovering from a REALLY dreadful reputation. But I've been keeping an eye on them for the last few months. Their most recent offering for the .:R is a performance exhaust system. And like so many of their products, its release was repeatedly pushed back. However, once it came out, it was met with a lot of praise! Its buyers are very impressed with the tone and quality of workmanship as well as the fit of the system.

Their customers for their intake, heads and slew of other bolt on pieces are really pleased, as well. If they want to sponsor a certain model... then we'll step up for the first of their .:R32 turbo kits! But right now we're in no position to lay down that kind of cash (got a wedding to pay for in May) so we have plenty of time to allow them to continue to build their rep.

tosky420 · 03-13-2005, 05:18 AM

Awsome install...here is lead to your sound solution.

http://www.installer.com/aux/index.html

I put one in my Turbo S with Monsoon and it works fine.

R32 JUhl · 03-14-2005, 09:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by tosky420

Awsome install...here is lead to your sound solution.

http://www.installer.com/aux/index.html

I put one in my Turbo S with Monsoon and it works fine.

The only solution I found there will work ONLY if I kept my Head Unit - did I miss a solution? Anyhow, I did find a work-around.

integramodder · 03-14-2005, 03:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by R32 JUhl

They're recovering from a REALLY dreadful reputation. But I've been keeping an eye on them for the last few months. Their most recent offering for the .:R is a performance exhaust system. And like so many of their products, its release was repeatedly pushed back. However, once it came out, it was met with a lot of praise! Its buyers are very impressed with the tone and quality of workmanship as well as the fit of the system.

Their customers for their intake, heads and slew of other bolt on pieces are really pleased, as well. If they want to sponsor a certain model... then we'll step up for the first of their .:R32 turbo kits! But right now we're in no position to lay down that kind of cash (got a wedding to pay for in May) so we have plenty of time to allow them to continue to build their rep.

I remember when I got into the scene 3 or 4 years ago they were terrible. They are located about 15 minutes from my house, so seen a lot of their work. Needless to say, I wasnt impressed, infact I was probably repulsed if anything. They arent cheap, and did (or do) work that isnt too amazing. The techs there appear to be high school drop outs that have figured out how to do the work from reading a Haynes manual, might as well have not read at all.

They are out of Westminster, which is a pretty redneck/hick filled area, so of the 5 times that I've had to come into their shop, I couldnt get much out of their employees. Only reason I went there was that the next closest shop is in northern Virginia, more than an hour away. I really hope they did improve, but it would really surprise me if they did. They had enough business from all the ricers getting their intakes installed and LED pedals and exhuast tips...

R32 JUhl · 03-15-2005, 08:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by integramodder

I remember when I got into the scene 3 or 4 years ago they were terrible. They are located about 15 minutes from my house, so seen a lot of their work. Needless to say, I wasnt impressed, infact I was probably repulsed if anything. They arent cheap, and did (or do) work that isnt too amazing. The techs there appear to be high school drop outs that have figured out how to do the work from reading a Haynes manual, might as well have not read at all.

They are out of Westminster, which is a pretty redneck/hick filled area, so of the 5 times that I've had to come into their shop, I couldnt get much out of their employees. Only reason I went there was that the next closest shop is in northern Virginia, more than an hour away. I really hope they did improve, but it would really surprise me if they did. They had enough business from all the ricers getting their intakes installed and LED pedals and exhuast tips...

Thanks for the feedback, will proceed accordingly.

NoJoke · 03-15-2005, 12:07 PM

Hey Juhl I have a 2004 passat with monsoon and I also am getting rid of the radio; did you ever solve the noise issue?

Thanks

R32 JUhl · 03-15-2005, 12:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by NoJoke

Hey Juhl I have a 2004 passat with monsoon and I also am getting rid of the radio; did you ever solve the noise issue?

Thanks

I've "solved" it but have not resolved it.

MY issue is noise coming from my built-in audio card. The noise is audible even through headphones plugged directly into the carputer. I have read others' comments on the board and it could be caused by the fact that my motherboard does not have a designated chassis ground (which I find unlikely since the Opus should be grounding the mobo). Many have addressed the issue with a quality sound card. As time permits, I will try both solutions. But most impostantly for you, the sound issue is my carputer problem and is not being caused by my "hotwiring" of the Monsoon amp.

shakes · 03-15-2005, 02:54 PM

If you want, we can take my extigy out of my jeep this saturday at the meet and throw it in your ride to see if the noise goes away. Little process of elimination.

We'd have to figure something out for power though (I think I hard wired it under the seat). Shouldn't be too hard ... let me know if you want to try it.

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