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Haven't posted in this thread in quite some time, but I figured I'd post a few updates.
Garage is complete
The electrical situation in the garage was ... well, lacking ... to put it nicely.
With the help of my father in law, we added 2 additional 15 amp circuits - one dedicated for the washer & dryer, and the other for the remainder of the outlets - 2 x receptacles on the south wall and on the workbench
We also converted the original light fixture into a receptacle, so the ceiling lighting / garage door opener are connected with no long / unnecessary extension cords were no longer being used.
Lighting added - also wall mounted the old LCD TV / hooked up the stereo system.
Also added 2 lights specifically for working on the engine bay ...
In the last month or so, friends and I started yet a new project and the car is currently being tuned.
Friends car has bigger turbos than K04s (K24s, specifically), it will run on full E85 / methanol ... car should make around 500awhp and a bit less torque when complete.
All things considered, car is running decently!
Encountering an overboost when slamming 4th gear ... I will need to do some additional troubleshooting to get the car fully dialed.
Haven't updated this thread in awhile, but some recent developments.
Greetings from Seattl .... err, San Diego - I think we're off to some record numbers rain fall so far in 2019 .. it's been constant. We're expecting another couple inches of rain starting tomorrow through Wednesday too.
Removed my lip spoiler ... paint was starting to break down since I painted it myself almost 2 years ago:
Maybe it cleans up the look a bit?
Lately, car has been running a tid bit lean. A rich / lean condition is never a good thing, but a lean condition needs to be taken more seriously because that leads to detonation / knock. According to VCDS, partial throttle fuel trims are 7% & 9% .. you usually want to be around 0%.
AFR under full throttle in 3rd is at around 12.5 ... it should be around 11.8-12.
Trims:
First things first, I swapped out my fuel filter and examined my in-tank hoses to make sure there weren't any leaks:
Still running the ORIGINAL fuel filter since 2000 ... - When you run E85, it's recommended you change it every 6-8 months.
New
I've flashed a new file and I will be seeing what trims look like after this ... as far as I can tell, AFR hasn't really budged much and it may be a tuner tweak at this point.
Next, installed my AWE Drivetrain Stabilizer bar:
This has been on my list for a very long time and I found one at a price I couldn't refuse. Used .. a bit beat up, but it works ... and I don't have to see it
This bar essentially bolts up to the body / subframe of the car and mounts to the transmission. It essentially removes all forward / backward / side to side movement from the transmission side. The car feels much more planted and gear shifts are even crisper.
Best $100 I've spent on this car so far ... it's awesome.
No pics of it installed, but here's one I pulled online:
Lastly, I found a set of Enkei NT03s on a price I couldn't refuse so ... that prompted me to order a stud conversion kit that'll allow me to run any 5x114.3 wheels.
Specs are 18x8 +42 ... I'll require a 5mm spacer up front and some hubcentric rings.
I don't know if you guys have used lug bolts ... but they're a pain in the ass.
That's all for now .. thanks for reading through my long winded posts.
I remember the first time I took a wheel off my first Mercedes & had a WTF moment when the bolt came out.
I've seen a few 'kits' that have a headless stud for holding/locating the wheel, supposed to make install a bit easier.
Audi provides one in the tool kit. It does make it a lot easier, but I like the idea of having the wheel being supported by studs rather than it potentially slipping off the hub centric part of the rotor.
I'm most excited about having 5x114.3 wheel availability now ... 5x112 is literally special order and/or your selection of OEM VW / Mercedes wheels. Meh.
The thought of having a nice set of Volks / Rays / Work wheels is awesome.
Off topic, Morgan but knowing that you could have DSG farts and that the damn thing is faster to shift than manual and still
opting to get a manual makes me want to get a picture or your face next to Roy Orbison's on my ass cheek. You are the fucking man.
I love @Predatorbird still but he caved and went DSG and stuff. Going to get a cover up on the one of his face in an undisclosed
spot on my body.
Off topic, Morgan but knowing that you could have DSG farts and that the damn thing is faster to shift than manual and still
opting to get a manual makes me want to get a picture or your face next to Roy Orbison's on my ass cheek. You are the fucking man.
I love @Predatorbird still but he caved and went DSG and stuff. Going to get a cover up on the one of his face in an undisclosed
spot on my body.
Agreed. DSG or manual ... the Golf GTI / R still fucks!
Off topic, Morgan but knowing that you could have DSG farts and that the damn thing is faster to shift than manual and still
opting to get a manual makes me want to get a picture or your face next to Roy Orbison's on my ass cheek. You are the fucking man.
I love @Predatorbird still but he caved and went DSG and stuff. Going to get a cover up on the one of his face in an undisclosed
spot on my body.
Off topic, Morgan but knowing that you could have DSG farts and that the damn thing is faster to shift than manual and still
opting to get a manual makes me want to get a picture or your face next to Roy Orbison's on my ass cheek. You are the fucking man.
I love @Predatorbird still but he caved and went DSG and stuff. Going to get a cover up on the one of his face in an undisclosed
spot on my body.
I beat you up enough elsewhere today, Sam.
Plus...you're trying to appease a woman in your life too...
I mean, I'm driving a fucking automatic volvo wagon for God's sakes.
Off topic, Morgan but knowing that you could have DSG farts and that the damn thing is faster to shift than manual and still
opting to get a manual makes me want to get a picture or your face next to Roy Orbison's on my ass cheek. You are the fucking man.
I love @Predatorbird still but he caved and went DSG and stuff. Going to get a cover up on the one of his face in an undisclosed
spot on my body.
If you mean the tattoo of me on your inner thigh licking your nutsack, then I'll be very upset with that cover up.
10-02-2018, 09:16 AM
eyes? 
Almost look trapezoidal
:ghey:
