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Post by nene on Jan 2, 2002 15:06:26 GMT -5
...means I've been unhappy for that long! So why has it been in the shop? Mods, of course! I should have my car back tomorrow or the next day. It all depends on the tires arriving in a timely manner. I left the car at the shop for a week to get the AMS re-inforced TBB installed, get window tinting, install Euro housings with driving lights, get 18" wheels and tires done, and most importantly get the 14" Slotted Sport Brembo brakes installed. I've seen the Brembo's installed, but not much else. I think it will all be done anyway. We waited to get the tires for the 18" because we're not sure if those wheels would fit with the large brake upgrade. We figured worst case scenario, we'd need spacers. The wheels fit fine with the brake upgrade without needing any spacers. That is just mind blowing. Must be the right wheels, I guess. In fact, worst case scenario is now that one of them is slightly bent (the inner part of the wheel - vertical axis), and we'll use it for the rear. I am hoping I can get it fixed. So, that's all folks, except for when I get to pay my bill. I'll make sure to take lots of good pics, so you can check it out before next meet!
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Post by kirath on Jan 2, 2002 15:28:44 GMT -5
Nice.. But what are you going to be driving during the winter time..??
My next mod is comming next month I hope..
A roof over my Audis.. Can't wait...
Can't wait to see your ride...
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Brian
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Post by Brian on Jan 2, 2002 16:24:16 GMT -5
A roof over the Audis is a very nice mod. I would think that it would put a major crimp on any other mods, wouldn't it?
In our household my Audi stays outside while my wife's car gets tucked in every night in a heated garage.
Brian
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Post by Mirror|rorriM on Jan 2, 2002 20:07:08 GMT -5
Mods sounds great - which wheels did you get? What's involved in the brae upgrade parts-wise? My car is also going to be in the shop for a week - repairing damage caused by a curb I hit
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Post by nene on Jan 3, 2002 7:03:56 GMT -5
I am not sure how the Winter will play out. It all depends on how often we get snow. I have to get used to the new set of wheels, which I am not sure what we're putting in for tires yet. I think the tires will be either Michelin Pilot Sports or Michelin Pilot A/S!
The wheels are the RS4-type 9 spoke wheel. Size is 18X8 with an offset of ET43. Regular RS4 has offset of ET34, so the wheel I have is less concave, which is probably why the brakes fit without need for spacers. I think I may end up getting 5mm spacers nonetheless, to increase the gap between wheel and caliper.
Kirath: once you get the roof over the Audi's, we'll have to do a house warming party!
PS: did anyone here know that Carmen's car is for sale? What will he be getting once he sells his S4?
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Post by CrazyINP_9-11-2001 on Jan 3, 2002 8:32:21 GMT -5
Do you want to get rip of S4-housing if so,please e-mail me i need one badly.
Ivan
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Post by nene on Jan 3, 2002 9:18:49 GMT -5
Ivan,
Both S4 stock front light housings are yours! I'll e-mail you as soon as I get the car back, and we'll arrange for delivery, free of charge of course!
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Post by CrazyINP_9-11-2001 on Jan 3, 2002 9:27:46 GMT -5
In This case i own you lunch even a lot more.
Thanks again e-mail me when you are ready. Are you ready for skiing,what are you plans for this weekend.
Thanks alot Ivan
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rey
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Post by rey on Jan 3, 2002 11:02:24 GMT -5
to swap out the transmission ;D
-Rey
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Post by nene on Jan 3, 2002 11:57:41 GMT -5
Hi Rey,
Swapping out the transmission for a 6-speed would be nice. I think that because of my city driving, and often right wrist fracture accidents (only once), I may have to stay with the Tip.
I've been thinking about getting the transmission upgrade from Level10 out in NJ. I hope they are nowhere near Newark though! I may have to purchase some ammo, so when the car goes in for the transmission upgrade, I'll go vigilante!
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Post by kirath on Jan 3, 2002 12:00:15 GMT -5
Brian: Yes it is putting a damper on mods to my car. But a garage with a house attached is something I don't want to pass up..
Yes we should have a house warming party. Well more of a garage warming party. I plan on having garage days, do some mod work and stuff. Should be fun.
And what the hell is this about Carmen selling his car..?? Thats the first I heard of that.. strange
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Post by nene on Jan 3, 2002 12:40:34 GMT -5
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Post by CrazyINP_9-11-2001 on Jan 3, 2002 13:51:29 GMT -5
This is a lot of money for S4. even with 500+HP. Good luck carmen i hope you will sell it.
Nelson,It will be pain in the ass if you want to swap tip with 6sp some guy on AW audi 90 forum did it, i ask if is possible to be done with mine, but this is a lot of work and MONEY.
Ivan
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Post by nene on Jan 3, 2002 15:29:17 GMT -5
Don't worry Ivan. I chose the Tip almost 2 years ago, and if I had to do choose again, I would get a Tip.
I was just entertaining a wild thought for a second, while lacking caffeine.
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Post by nene on Jan 7, 2002 10:50:13 GMT -5
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