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Old 07-15-2015, 07:30 PM   #1
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What a great thread. Thanks for the effort.
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Old 07-15-2015, 09:01 PM   #2
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Really interesting to see the differences. Thanks for doing this, Woody!
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If a base has red calipers it's because he owner painted them or retrofitted S calipers.
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Old 04-02-2016, 07:33 AM   #4
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6 speed 150#
5 speed 120#
Flywheel and clutch 40#
Tiptronic with tc 245#

These were all full with fluid and a scale that could be + or - a few lbs
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Red calipers on my 2002 base
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Old 05-21-2016, 10:04 PM   #6
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Thanks for your efforts. This is interesting.
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On Tiptronic models, is there a difference in the transmissions and axles between the base and S?
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Old 01-16-2017, 03:45 PM   #8
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