# Today sucked....

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-sucked/237550>\
**Category:** Shift518 Off Topic\
**Created:** [June 29, 2008, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-sucked/237550 "2008-06-29T21:43:39Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-sucked/237550/21 "2008-06-30T06:30:31Z")

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In the words of Jclark:

“Maintain yo shit”

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**Author:** ![GranMassaX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/granmassax/32/6299_2.png) [@GranMassaX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GranMassaX)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-sucked/237550/22 "2008-06-30T07:11:48Z")

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> [@NedZ32](#):
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> call AAA to tow the Z home…tells me not to worry about paying.

Ummm… AAA pays for the tow, right? :confused

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**Author:** ![NedZ32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nedz32/32/6393_2.png) [@NedZ32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NedZ32)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-sucked/237550/23 "2008-06-30T11:01:55Z")

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> [@GranMassaX](#):
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> Ummm… AAA pays for the tow, right? :confused

Only for a couple miles, its something like 5 miles free then $5 a mile after that.

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**Author:** ![n\_cole](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/n_cole/32/6382_2.png) [@n\_cole](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/n_cole)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-sucked/237550/24 "2008-06-30T11:04:03Z")

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Yeah I think they only covered the first 3 miles for Joe, he ended up having to pay like $100 out of pocket.  
Seriously, the Cingular, er well AT&T now, roadside assistance is awesome.  
After the VW one ran out on my car, that’s what I got, and for like $3 a month they will take you ANYWHERE. Free.

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**Author:** ![GranMassaX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/granmassax/32/6299_2.png) [@GranMassaX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GranMassaX)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-sucked/237550/25 "2008-06-30T11:07:34Z")

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shit… haven’t used a AAA tow yet. I just thought they payed for it all. Good to know. thanks!

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**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-sucked/237550/26 "2008-06-30T11:08:56Z")

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> [@votblindub](#):
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> my car’s not bad, yet! i plan to replace all lines and hoses and stuff with silicone. they dont tend to dry like the rubber OEM ones do. i wouldnt wana get stranded like that

you bought an Audi, getting stranded is part of the fun. :banana

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**Author:** ![n\_cole](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/n_cole/32/6382_2.png) [@n\_cole](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/n_cole)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-sucked/237550/27 "2008-06-30T11:10:08Z")

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\<---- Got stranded. Not fun. :lol

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**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-sucked/237550/28 "2008-06-30T11:10:19Z")

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> [@GranMassaX](#):
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> shit… haven’t used a AAA tow yet. I just thought they payed for it all. Good to know. thanks!

AAA depends on what coverage you have, sometimes they only cover hook up, which is usually 60$ or so and a few miles… ive seen it were they cover the entire trip, but obviously the premium is more.

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**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-sucked/237550/29 "2008-06-30T11:13:31Z")

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> [@n!cole](#):
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> \<---- Got stranded. Not fun. :lol

i got stranded in a DSM, go figure.

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**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-sucked/237550/30 "2008-06-30T11:15:13Z")

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> [@Mk4 30R](#):
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> you bought an Audi, getting stranded is part of the fun. :banana

hah, yea! espcially when it takes like 5 ppl to push that monster :nod

> [@Mk4 30R](#):
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> i got stranded in a DSM, go figure.

my eclipse never failed me, my escort did several times

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**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-sucked/237550/31 "2008-06-30T11:19:46Z")

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> [@votblindub](#):
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> eclipse never failed me

youre eclipse wasnt a real DSM. im talking 1Ga/b here. 4G63 power eclipse,talon,laser.

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**Author:** ![n\_cole](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/n_cole/32/6382_2.png) [@n\_cole](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/n_cole)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-sucked/237550/32 "2008-06-30T11:20:16Z")

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> [@Mk4 30R](#):
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> i got stranded in a DSM, go figure.

VW looked at me like I was nust when I told them it was running weird… perks of being a girl. They told me to make sure I pushed in / let out the clutch completely. :wtf  
A week later, three out of my four coil packs die, and the car won’t go over 10mph… had to call for a flatbed. Sweet.

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**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-sucked/237550/33 "2008-06-30T11:21:19Z")

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hahahaha my coil pack died in my driveway.

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**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-sucked/237550/34 "2008-06-30T11:24:36Z")

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My car doesnt have a box with 6 wire plugs. Its like each plug has its own, are those still called coilpacks?

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**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-sucked/237550/35 "2008-06-30T11:26:22Z")

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Yes

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**Author:** ![LKSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lksi/32/6316_2.png) [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-sucked/237550/36 "2008-06-30T11:26:34Z")

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coil packs= lack of distributor and plug wires coming from distributor

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**Author:** ![n\_cole](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/n_cole/32/6382_2.png) [@n\_cole](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/n_cole)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-sucked/237550/37 "2008-06-30T11:27:10Z")

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> [@votblindub](#):
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> My car doesnt have a box with 6 wire plugs. Its like each plug has its own, are those still called coilpacks?

What did you just say? :lol

Coil packs are like… imagine instead of having “plugs ‘n’ wires” you have plugs, and a fucking piece of shit that loves to shit out on the 1.8T engine sitting on top of it.

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**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-sucked/237550/38 "2008-06-30T11:29:22Z")

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they shit the bed THAT much? when do they usually go? like 80kmi?

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**Author:** ![n\_cole](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/n_cole/32/6382_2.png) [@n\_cole](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/n_cole)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-sucked/237550/39 "2008-06-30T11:30:02Z")

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Mine was at 65ish?

I have heard of them going alot sooner though.  
Within a few months of someone buying the car.

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**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-sucked/237550/40 "2008-06-30T11:33:50Z")

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I am NOT looking forward to my 80-85kmi maintenance bill

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