So is it safe to say that Jawknee will be putting out?

 

Hell, I'd put out if he did that for me.

 

Be careful.....

 

I'd do the front brakes just to get rid of that stupid light on the dash

 

It's an Audi.

It will always have lights on the dash.

 

Ah ok, much more wise.

Well if the entire front end is already off, you might as well.

 

UPDATE:

Full 3" catless downpipes, midpipes, and all of my maintenance items are on the way.

Only piece of the puzzle I need now is the AEM wideband and fluids!

Most of these items are preventative and expensive as hell - I only go OEM on parts that are absolutely critical (Like the Rear Main Seal ... $134 fucking dollars)

I want the car as reliable as a 16 year old German car can be, very few corners will be cut

 

 

I'm just here for the Excel pron

 

Well, you also got married. That's an update!

 

lol...and got car parts!

 

Oh, right

Yup - I'm officially married as of 9/3. Easily the best weekend of my life and a few forum members here actually made it.

Love you guys

 

i wonder how much air you actually leave in the atmosphere for us to breath when ur turbo sucks in all of that and turns it unusable.

 

 

TFTI

 

UPDATE:

All items necessary for the motor pull have been ordered

Downpipes have been shipped, expecting delivery early next week.
Slave Cylinder, Rear Main Seal, Valve Cover gaskets, RTV gasket maker should arrive this week.

New additions on their way:

1 x USP Braided Slave Cylinder Line
4 x QTs of DOT4 fluid for brake & clutch
1 x Gallon of G13 fluid, distilled water will be picked up from the store
7 x QTs of 5W40 w/ new oil filter and crush washer

I am expecting the motor to be out of the car in the next 2 - 3 weeks depending on the availability of some friends.

Very very very excited guys, a lot of money / research / time has gone into this and I feel it's starting to become a reality now.

Stay tuned.

 

He didn't invite you? What an asshole!


Give him some of your that Dot 4 fluid he is looking for...

 

I'll pour it all over his paint job

 

Crazy plans. Can't wait to see this thing all hooked up. Maybe it'll finally be able to edge out my Miata from dig to 100.

 

A 1000 mile race .. I think your Miata would win

 

You can use a tow truck if it helps even it out

 

Maybe a towtruck vs Miata would be a closer race?!

 

Pretty sure shopping cart pushed by Bolt would be faster than Miata

 

Motor pull! That sounds like it's gonna be a blast and a great learning experience.

 

I'm looking forward to it for sure.

I'm shopping around for engine hoists ... thinking of going the HarborFreight option since I have a 20% off coupon.

 

Yeah.. for something like an engine hoist, HF is a good bet me thinks.

 

https://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-...ane-61858.html


I'm picking this one up.

I was trying to snag one yesterday off Craigslist but it sold on the day I was supposed to pick it up. Bummer.

 

^ Waiting for pics of said hoist in the S2k....

 

dumb dumb.. it has wheels, he'll just attach it to his s2k's trailer hitch

 

I'm sure it could fit ... possibly ... - makes any errand that involves hauling pretty interesting

Lucky enough, we recently picked up a '99 Tacoma single cab with a campershell that my wife daily drives ... cool little truck

lol.

 

Your wife is a cool little truck.

 

Last piece of the puzzle arrived yesterday.

3" catless downpipes w/ v-band clamps. Box came to my door as if it was drop kicked the whole way, luckily the exhaust didn't get damaged



New slave cylinder, USP motorsports stainless steel line, OEM driverside valve cover gasket set, OEM rear main seal, RTV gasket maker:



Motor pull is scheduled for the 21st!


This weekend, I will be heading up to Big Bear Lakes, CA for a car show called Occupy Big Bear .. got my headlights polished up and detailed the car on Sunday.





Should be a good month for ETH FO updates.

 

Headlights look much better!!!!


Also was it delivered by United Package Smashers ?

 

I love Big Bear!

 

Lets just say, the box was split open at the end and exhaust parts were visible.

For some odd reason .. there were some heavy duty caster wheels shuved in there too - wtf?

I love you!

 

You love big bear too then!!! I'm a big bear!

 

A few weeks ago, I put 750 miles on the ETH FO in 3 days - I drove from San Diego to Bakersfield to visit a clients office, to Big Bear for a Euro festival, and back to San Diego .. 750 miles and didn't skip a beat.

I got a speeding ticket a month back ... believe me, I really wanted to do a few pulls down this road but I ultimately had some self control



In this case ... it wasn't speeding





Overall, really pleased with this car.

I am beginning the process of pulling the motor tomorrow, the engine comes out on Saturday

Battle station is just about ready - I need a new radiator and the engine hoist is being picked up tomorrow after work.

 

Current parts installation list:

XS Power 85mm Intake w/ Filter
3" Forge Miltek Exhaust
Walbro 450 w/ Gaskets & Install kit
Frankenturbo F21s K04 Turbos
Resurfaced OEM Dual Mass
New Upgraded PCV Spider Hose
APR Bi-Pipe
3" XS Power w/ Midpipes w/ titantium / fiberglass heatwrap
EV14 750CC
Clutchmasters FX400
Upgraded USP Slave Cylinder braided line
All new fluids.

Should be a fun next couple weeks.

 

Good luck dude! Here's to hoping you don't have any screws left over when you're done.

 

That's why there's Sharpie pens & ziplock bags!