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Title: I'm in hiding
Post by: mortygttdi on March 04, 2012, 06:00:55 pm
Hi all I know some of you have been wondering why ive not been on so thought it only fair to speak out,

Right well the car has been having some money spent on it and not in the modding dept :scared: first the turbo :fighting: 3 f%$£ing times then the clutch and now the cylinder head :sick: so Ive decided to let it go and recoup some of my money?

The car is in excellent condition with a massive spec and over 200bhp to boot still getting 45-50mpg I will NOT be breaking the car for any parts it will be going has it is.

I will be keeping the car and sticking a for sale sign in it at the VW Festival in August @ Harwood house.

I know im being optimistic has I know my mods will not bring any money but ill be putting it up at £6.5k with realistic offers.

I'm not getting back in a car at the moment, my mode of transport for work will be my new mountain bike a Cannondale Trail SL1. I'm now saving every penny to move house then once I move ill be back in a VW but something new a nice spec'd mk6 GTI the prices will come down a bit once the mk7 comes out :happy2:

So there you go ill be still around but not doing much for the moment, ill be still doing some coding if someone needs anything and can pop round here.

Cheers for the time here and hopefully ill be back in a VW quite soon.

Darren
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: PND on March 04, 2012, 06:23:55 pm
Hi Darren

Sorry to hear you've been having more problems!  I'm sure there are lots of people on here, who you've helped over the years, who will join me in saying that I hope things all work out for you.  Good luck with the house move. 

Looking forward to a Mk6 build thread some time in the future.  :happy2:

All the best mate.

Paul.
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: Andy on March 04, 2012, 06:27:35 pm
'Good to see you back on,i know about the trouble with cars  :signLOL:good that your staying good luck with the move
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: mortygttdi on March 04, 2012, 06:32:04 pm
Cheers Paul and Andy Ive met some really nice people on here very honest and truely good folk.

Darren
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: stealthwolf on March 04, 2012, 06:54:14 pm
Sorry to hear you've been having so much trouble. It can really kill any love you have for the car.

Good luck with the save and future plans. There's no reason why you can't stick around and share your wisdom though. You know you'll always be appreciated here.
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: JJ on March 04, 2012, 07:00:50 pm
As someone you've helped in the past Darren, I'm sorry to hear of all your car woes and I wish you the best of luck with all your future plans.  Hopefully see you at Harewood in the summer.   :drinking:
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on March 04, 2012, 07:09:34 pm

Echo all the above.

It really can break your spirits when things go wrong!
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: LouCyffer on March 04, 2012, 07:10:13 pm
Best of luck buddy. I'm sure if any of us can help you out, you'll only have to ask.
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: mortygttdi on March 04, 2012, 07:17:24 pm
Cheers guys I really appreciate it :happy2:
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: VC on March 04, 2012, 07:19:53 pm
.....does someone need a hug?  :grin:
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: AjayB on March 04, 2012, 07:30:38 pm
Sorry to hear about the problems with the car, as said above when problems pile up love for a car can tarnish. Saying that your car is awesome so i'm sure it wil find a good home once the time comes to let go. Good luck bud.  :drinking:

P.s Thanks for the coding and fitting of the new control module for me a few months ago. :happy2:
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: Boothy on March 04, 2012, 07:53:21 pm
Car woes are the worst thing ever mate. Hope to see you back in a VAG soon.  :happy2:
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: Greeners on March 04, 2012, 08:53:01 pm
Keep your chin up Daz, your a very valuable member of this forum and you are certainly missed when your not around. Here's hoping everything works out as planned sooner rather than later!

Here's that hug from VC!  :grouphug:

 :happy2:
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: sub39h on March 04, 2012, 09:02:51 pm
good to see you haven't disappeared mate

hope the back pain has sorted itself!  :love:
Title: Re: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: Trekmeister on March 04, 2012, 09:21:36 pm
Definately good news to hear from you, you are a valued member of the forum and would have been sorely missed.

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Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: Eddie-NL on March 04, 2012, 10:40:47 pm
Sorry to hear that your unique car will be sold, whoever buys it will get a fantastic car.
I'm sure when you get a Mk6 GTi that you will be improving it as soon as you pick it up :wink:

Good luck with house move

Ed
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: goranot on March 04, 2012, 10:51:17 pm
Gonna miss you..Thanks and appreciate all your help ..sincerely wish you all the best with your house move..

Take care and will probably pop over to Leeds some time soon

Hafeez
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: 81lly on March 04, 2012, 11:41:27 pm
Sorry to hear about the car troubles, glad you're sticking to VAG tho & good luck with the move Darren :happy2:
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: mortygttdi on March 05, 2012, 06:00:18 pm
Cheers guys and sorry if ive not been with it just a lately ive probably let a few people down with stuff, just hope they can appreciate I do work nights and it does get on top of you sometimes,

Thanks for the support guys and I hope and can repay it at some stage.

Darren
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: JoeDarKa on March 05, 2012, 06:09:20 pm
Gutted to hear your selling up, hope you stick around as you have so much knowledge on stuff!  :notworthy:
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: Richn83 on March 05, 2012, 08:25:45 pm
Sorry to hear about the issues darren, hope the new house is going to have a bat cave! I can only echo the messages of others and how free and self less you are with your advice and time  :happy2:
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: Frodo-anni on March 05, 2012, 08:54:29 pm
All the best with the house move, you have certainly contributed to the forum. As i for one have picked up lots of information from your posts.

I have sent a couple of pm's in the past, but appreciate family and work always come first. Happy to increase the house funding for your services for some retro fitting if you have time in the future.

Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: markymark on March 05, 2012, 09:03:04 pm
Sorry to hear of your troubles, I don't think I would have persevered as long as you have! :happy2:
Good luck with your new house purchase and ultimately your new ride.
I gather from the fact your on your bike now the back problem has subsided!
All the best matey! :happy2:
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: mortygttdi on March 06, 2012, 06:37:40 am
Sorry to hear of your troubles, I don't think I would have persevered as long as you have! :happy2:
Good luck with your new house purchase and ultimately your new ride.
I gather from the fact your on your bike now the back problem has subsided!
All the best matey! :happy2:

Cheers Mark yes the back is a lot better thank you :happy2:
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: Russ_leeds on March 06, 2012, 09:47:58 am
Good luck Darren. Cheers for all your help. Where you moving to? Do you fancy driving to the rr day together in April?
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: mortygttdi on March 07, 2012, 06:21:05 am
Moving upto Colton mate so I think its even closer to you :happy2: Ye can drive upto the RR if your up for it mate.

Darren
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: Flying_Squad on March 09, 2012, 08:43:14 am
Darren, it's sad news indeed to hear about your car. I've been following its progress for a long time and I'm sure it has inspired many.

Everything happens for a reason and I trust you'll move on to bigger and better things in the future.

All the best mate.
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: Russ_leeds on March 09, 2012, 10:10:48 am
Moving upto Colton mate so I think its even closer to you :happy2: Ye can drive upto the RR if your up for it mate.

Darren

Coltons nice mate  :happy2: Yeah sounds like a plan, I'll PM you nearer the time
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: GTsport on March 09, 2012, 10:55:54 am
Sorry to hear the troubles your having with the motor.

It must be so frustrating given the amount of effort, time, love and money you've put into it! I dont think what you're asking for is unreasonable either, given that its probably the best specced MK5 you could ever set eyes on.

Good luck with your move & i look forward to see many brilliant mods on your next project  :happy2:
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: AlanEdition30 on March 09, 2012, 01:51:48 pm
Im sorry to hear about the problems you have been having with your car Darren. I cant thank you enough for all the work you have done on my car. Without your sound knowledge i wouldnt have the auto levelling on the xenons, cruise control, RVC, Polar FIS etc etc.

Glad to hear you wont be leaving the forum completely.
Hope the house move goes well mate and im glad your back problem has improved :happy2:


Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: RedRobin on March 09, 2012, 02:36:30 pm
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Darren? Who is Darren? - Never heard of him.   :grin:

You have been a very generous and valued member of this community and your contributions would be greatly missed.

Anyway, don't you know that this forum is a cover for Hotel California where you can check out but you can never leave!

Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: Andy on March 09, 2012, 07:06:00 pm
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Anyway, don't you know that this forum is a cover for Hotel California where you can check out but you can never leave!



excellent phrase R/R :notworthy:
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: RedRobin on March 09, 2012, 09:08:24 pm
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Anyway, don't you know that this forum is a cover for Hotel California where you can check out but you can never leave!


excellent phrase R/R :notworthy:


....It's in the lyrics from the classic Eagles song "Hotel California" - The lyric is at around 4:50

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x14hqs_the-eagles-hotel-california-1976-li_music

^ Good memories for me - I had guest tickets to this tour when it hit London's Wembley (long story).

Jo Walsh is the dude in the bandana - Great guitarist in his own right and only joined the Eagles around this time.
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: mortygttdi on March 09, 2012, 09:42:53 pm
I have my eye on a nice gti but don't think the other half will be pleased  :grin:

Thank you every one Robin that means a lot thank you

Darren
Title: Re: I'm in hiding
Post by: RedRobin on March 09, 2012, 10:00:09 pm

I have my eye on a nice gti but don't think the other half will be pleased  :grin:


....Just prepare yourself for her 8-step reaction:

1. Shout and Rant
2. Kick in the nuts
3. Make sleep on couch
4. Make feel guilty as baby is due in 8 weeks (or any other equivalent she can think of)
5. Stop giving evils after 2 weeks
6. Allow to sleep in spare room
7. Grudgingly allow back to bedroom
8. Back to normal

And then enjoy the new car!