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09 VW Jetta TDI Sportwagen with a stick Review Blog 05-27 to 06-03
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05-18-2009, 02:26 PM
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09 VW Jetta TDI Sportwagen with a stick Review Blog 05-27 to 06-03
Hi All:
___I just received confirmation that we will be receiving the 09 Jetta TDI Sportwagen with a stick in less than 10-days. Current plans are for Ken (Slow Hands) and I to drive from Chicago to Cincinnati to pick up Jud (Bestmapman), drive over to Columbia, SC to pick up both Kacey (Kacey) and possibly Tim (Brick), drive up to Morresville, NC to pick up Dale (Drimportracing) and head over to review three EV Innovations BEV’s all-day on Friday the 29th. Saturday afternoon, we break up and head our separate ways...
___If the EV Innovations Review(s) fall through, I will probably drive from Chicago to NY City and pick up a BMW 650 Dual-Sport for the weekend. I will see if Ricardo wants to drive the TDI for a bit and try to convince Harry that he needs to ride whatever BMW bike he wants for a long weekend ride 
___Good Luck
___Wayne
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05-18-2009, 06:00 PM
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Re: 09 VW Jetta TDI Sportwagen with a stick Review Blog 05-27 to 06-03
Hi All:
___EV Innovations got back to me again and said they are working on getting the three BEVs setup and ready for the 29th. The CEO still needs to speak with his brother who is the lead engineer to verify everything is a go before we head that way.
___It looks like the Jetta TDI Sportwagen is doing a single tank of fuel from Chicago to the Atlantic but its first stop will be Columbus, SC instead of NY City 
___Good Luck
___Wayne
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05-20-2009, 12:13 PM
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Re: 09 VW Jetta TDI Sportwagen with a stick Review Blog 05-27 to 06-03
D'oh! I was hoping to be able to take a trip down an meet you guys for the EV Innovations visit. It looks like I'll have to miss that though. Enjoy the TDI, the BEV's, and the company.
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05-20-2009, 12:58 PM
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Re: 09 VW Jetta TDI Sportwagen with a stick Review Blog 05-27 to 06-03
Hi Michael:
___EV Innovations has allotted the BEVs to us on Friday the 29th of May so this is a go regarding the Chicago to SC, back to NC, back to SC and Back to Chicago -- 2009 Jetta TDI Sportwagen - Cross Continent Review.
___We will be at EV Innovations for most of the day on Friday and a few hours in the morning on Saturday. It would be my hope that you can join us and feel free to hop on down even at the last minute if you are free.
___Good Luck
___Wayne
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05-20-2009, 01:05 PM
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Re: 09 VW Jetta TDI Sportwagen with a stick Review Blog 05-27 to 06-03
I get back from a trip on the 28th, and have to work the morning of the 29th. I'll run this by DW to see if she'll let me, but I doubt it.
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05-20-2009, 01:11 PM
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Re: 09 VW Jetta TDI Sportwagen with a stick Review Blog 05-27 to 06-03
Awesome, and yet a bust! I was kind of hoping for the Chicago to NYC, and was going to extend an invite to my area - I'm right off of I-80; regular territory is exit 232 (Buckhorn) to exit 256 (Nescopeck/Conyngham).
I hope the BEVs show lots of potential! Good luck on the drive!
Do you think the TDI will give you any setup difficulties as far as connecting your SGII?
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05-20-2009, 01:42 PM
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Re: 09 VW Jetta TDI Sportwagen with a stick Review Blog 05-27 to 06-03
Hi Nevyn:
___I do not think connection will be an issue but like all diesel's, the variable A/F ratios cannot be taken into account from the ScanGauge (they can be averaged in) so I will be using an SG-II to display LOD, IGN, Boost and Coolant temps.
___Although I do not know the complete specs of the Jetta TDI Sportwagen that is yet to arrive (I should call STI for the Monroney before it does), it will have an OEM i and aFCD whcih will help in that regard.
___Having three and than 4-200 + pound men in the car is not going to help the FE but 65 mpg is my goal although 60 mpg is more than likely what will be Achieved 
___I am in the early planning stages of a trip to NY City for late June/early July and possibly in a 2010 Toyota Prius-III to knock out its full review. I will than attempt to pick up a BMW G 650 Xcountry or G 650 GS Dual-Sport bike and take a ride with Harry (Earthling) as he takes out a brand new R 1200 RT for the weekend. If you ride, you would be most certainly welcome to join us for those reviews as well! Even if you do not, take the 2010 Prius for a ride with us Ricardo (JusBringIt) will probably be along for that drive as well?
___Good Luck
___Wayne
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05-20-2009, 01:46 PM
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Re: 09 VW Jetta TDI Sportwagen with a stick Review Blog 05-27 to 06-03
I used to ride. Now, because of family concerns, I don't.
My helmet mocks me from the shelf....
*EDIT* Let me rephrase that. I no longer OWN a motorcycle, which prevents me from riding. I still can and would ride.
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05-22-2009, 01:46 AM
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Re: 09 VW Jetta TDI Sportwagen with a stick Review Blog 05-27 to 06-03
Hi Nevyn:
___I completely understand...
___Michael, can you make it down as we have plenty of space in a number of "hot" BEVs
___Some news... Mike Sefton is coming down from Canada for the review(s) of both the Jetta TDI Sportwagen and the (3) EV Innovation BEV's that are being prepped in NC for our arrival on May 29th.
___Good Luck
___Wayne
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05-22-2009, 07:05 AM
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Re: 09 VW Jetta TDI Sportwagen with a stick Review Blog 05-27 to 06-03
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___Michael, can you make it down as we have plenty of space in a number of "hot" BEVs |
It's a 5 hour drive, but I'm willing if the wife lets me. What time would I need to be there? That will also determine if I can swing it.
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