3/12/2010

Test Car Needed: Mk5 FSI/TSI Jetta

42 Draft Designs is currently in need of a test car to complete our FSI/TSI exhaust lineup. We're approaching the final release of our 2.5" & 3" cat-backs and turbo-backs for the MK5 FSI/TSI. We need a JETTA to complete the tip portion of our systems. Details:

• The car must be an FSI/TSI Jetta with stock downpipe installed. Stock exhaust would be helpful, but not necessarily required.
• We need the car for at least a week M-F. Owner must be able to leave vehicle with us for the whole week.
• We will be test fitting 3 different cat-backs and building new tip sections for all 3. We will also be creating a resonator delete pipe for the Jetta stock exhaust.
• Extensive sound clips will be taken by video of any and all exhaust configurations. Pictures will be taken of all tip configurations (hope for sunlight!)
• Owner will drive away with whatever exhaust configuration you like best. No money will change hands.

Here's what we're working on:

New 2.5" Slip Fit Cat-back
New 2.5" & 3" Cat-backs
New 2.5" & 3" Turbo-backs

If you're willing and able please contact Evan via email: evan@42draftdesigns.com

2/18/10

New Website Launched!

After months of work our new website is live! The new website represents a needed facelift for 42, plus major re-organization behind the scenes. The overall look of our website is much cleaner and the content has been minimized. Our products section features our main product lines, leaving the bits and pieces for our online storefront.

2/9/10

More Snow! Still Closed...

42 will be closed today, Tuesday February 9th due to last weekend's snowfall and the threat of 10-20 inches more today. If you need to contact us, please email sales@42draftdesigns.com. We will have email access beginning today.

Luckily, I brought my office computer home with me Friday. I've been able to update the website in-between shoveling. The shop has not been plowed out yet. The local roads are a real disaster, and we're expecting more snow today! John plans to rescue to the office computer today so he should be responding to all emails this morning.

UPS did not run yesterday, and I doubt they will run today on our local roads. If the snow comes as forecasted I don't think we (or anyone in MD) will be shipping until Thursday at the earliest. Thanks for your patience!

Evan

2/8/10

42 will be closed Monday, February 8th due to snow

Our website is open, but the machines are off and no one's around to answer the phone. If you need to get in touch with us, please send us an email. We will be back in the office Tuesday morning. Even more snow is expected Tuesday night, so expect slight delays in email communication and shipping this week.

42

12/11/09

New Mk3 VR6 PCV Fix

Has your PCV tube or baffle broken yet? Don't worry - it will. Luckily for everyone, this part is only available built into a complete air intake tube that retails for $110-$150. Too expensive for your mk3? The extreme bends in the tube and the rotten plastic make a driveway fix nearly impossible. You could always pay too much for a used part that's destined to break in a hurry...

Have you caught the sarcasm yet? We passionately hate the factory PCV plumbing. We've always wanted a plug & play metal replacement, so we made it happen. Our fix is a complete kit which includes a stainless steel PCV tube, couplers, hose clamps, and tubing to replace the rotten vacuum line from the throttle body to the purge valve. No permanent modification to any factory parts is required.

We built it and we built it right.

Mk3 VR6 PCV Fix

11/12/09

2009/2010 Holiday Sales!

The holidays are upon us and we're getting our gifts together early. This year we're sick of talking about the economy (as we're sure you are) so we're keeping it simple. Whether you're a new customer or a returning customer we want to say THANKS for supporting 42. Our gift to you - 10% off any product we sell. You deserve it. Have a great holiday season and check back with us frequently for new product releases and sales,

Evan & Everyone @ 42

This sale starts today and will run until January 3, 2010. To take advantage of sale pricing, use coupon code Holiday10 when checking out.

11/11/09

New Mk3 VR6 High Flow Cat! (& More)

A test pipe's not for everyone, but our new high flow cat is! If you're looking to replace the OEM cat give this part a serious look. We've taken the backbone of our VR6 test pipe and squeezed in a Magnaflow high flow cat. This cat isn't your typical 'high flow' cat. It's a 200 cell all metal catalyst wrapped in a spun stainless steel body. The cost is higher, but the difference is priceless. Using our high flow cat, the performance and sound of a test pipe is achieved without going all-out race. We're excited (and we love test pipes) so check them out!

Mk3 VR6 High Flow Cat

But Wait There's More!

While creating the high flow cat we took the time to go over our entire test pipe lineup. The economy is forcing us revaluate every product we sell. Until today, we offered 4 versions of our test pipes. Based on popularity & some ingenuity we've combined 3 of those versions into 1 universal version - our Mk3 VR6 Test Pipe. We cut our inventory responsibility in half & also took a good look at our current cost figures... never good news, except in this case. The price of our test pipes has been permanently reduced to $95.

Also, we've added replacement sleeve clamps in stock & 2.5". The stock sleeve clamp offers a plug&play replacement for the stock clamp. The 2.5" clamp allows installation of our 2.5" through test pipes with 2.5" cat-back exhausts. Check them out!

Sleeve Clamps

10/30/09

Mk4 A-Pillar Pod & Gauge Solution Sale!

Economic high-kick to the face #1. Our first sale of the holiday season offers $15 off any of our mk4 a-pillar pods & gauge solutions. Treat someone (including yourself) to a upholstered a-pillar pod or complete boost gauge setup! This sale starts today and will run until January 3, 2010. To take advantage of sale pricing, use coupon code apillarpods when checking out. For more information about our a-pillar pods & gauge solutions check out our product pages:

Mk4 A-Pillar Pods
Gauge Solutions

Enjoy!

10/29/09

42 Emerges From The Flu & Releases New(ish) Stuff

I still don't feel 100%, and neither does most the staff. Over the past month we've all gone down with some sort of flu. At times it's been a ghost shop here. So we're back, and I'm putting the finishing touches on at least one major project:

Ultimate Oil Catch Can - Meet The FSI

Our first oil catch can solution allows a truly effortless installation of our ultimate oil catch can in the Mk5 FSI engine bay. The complete solution uses custom CNC machined fittings & brackets to securely mount and plumb the catch can. More than a pile of parts, the complete solution was designed with simplicity and price in mind. Every component in the kit can be purchased separately & additional savings can be realized in the complete solution. Please visit the links below to learn more!

Mk5 FSI Ultimate Oil Catch Can Solution
Mk5 2.0T FSI Catch Can Conversion Plate
Mk5 Ultimate Catch Can Mounting Bracket

With the Mk5 FSI catch can kits complete, I'm sorting through my piles finishing projects, making shop improvements, and working on the website. In the next few months look for updates RE:

• a very digital new project
• lots of exhaust system related website updates
• new gauge solutions (existing products)
• economic high-kicks to the face
• whatever new stuff I can dream up

Evan