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CommieGIR posted:It will be diesel converted. I told her that was the condition I have been wanting one with the 5 cylinder diesel. Its a tractor engine but reliable. But seriously. After getting stuck driving the future wife's sonata in the snow and then getting back in to the Rover there's no contest.
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 The 20v really does drive like a truck, all the power is in the upper half of the revs. Crazy feeling. CommieGIR fucked around with this message at 19:38 on Jan 8, 2015 |
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Jan 8, 2015 18:50
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Oh man thats fuckin sweet.
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Jan 8, 2015 20:03
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CommieGIR posted:
I got the same feeling when I did the 16v swap on my Scirocco. Engine didn't feel any different and probably marginally worse than my 8v in the low revs but as soon as you hit 4k rpm it just takes off.
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Jan 8, 2015 20:11
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Im putting a TDI in my Scirocco so its going to be the total opposite. I love on demand torque though.
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Jan 8, 2015 20:12
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Fart Pipe posted:Im putting a TDI in my Scirocco so its going to be the total opposite. I love on demand torque though. That is the trick, the TDI loses the horses, but the low end torque lets you move like a bat out of hell, it just takes a little bit longer to get to hell. 1500quidporsche posted:I got the same feeling when I did the 16v swap on my Scirocco. Engine didn't feel any different and probably marginally worse than my 8v in the low revs but as soon as you hit 4k rpm it just takes off. It was so weird, I was almost disappointed driving around the neighborhood after picked it up, and then I got on the highway and got into the upper revs, completely different animal. I'm probably going to replace the wheels, I'm not a huge fan of the BBS stocks. CommieGIR fucked around with this message at 20:47 on Jan 8, 2015 |
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Jan 8, 2015 20:29
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CommieGIR posted:It was so weird, I was almost disappointed driving around the neighborhood after picked it up, and then I got on the highway and got into the upper revs, completely different animal Yeah when I first swapped the engine in I was going easy on it trying to see if there was any problems (Yup, detonation issues thanks to spark plug wires) and was extremely disappointed. I remember thinking what a waste of time it was and was concerned that I had bought a lemon engine. Once I got ignition sorted I was pretty happy, it requires a different sort of driving style that makes you look like a dick but its enjoyable.
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Jan 8, 2015 21:02
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As promised, a quick video of the drive. I really need a Go Pro. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLkwrJu4c3I&list=UUgIrijo82AYT8DdT9WjunwQ
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Jan 9, 2015 02:55
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AWESOME. The juxtaposition of the classical music on the radio and the growl of the motor was an interesting, if unintended, touch
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Jan 9, 2015 03:30
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TWSS posted:AWESOME. The juxtaposition of the classical music on the radio and the growl of the motor was an interesting, if unintended, touch The phone really just didn't capture the audio well, the throb of that engine is impressive when at cruise.
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Jan 9, 2015 03:34
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Sounds good, dude. You should get a better microphone or something so you can record it! Makes me really miss messing around with 5-cylinder Audis.
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Jan 9, 2015 03:41
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Audi 90s first repair! Replace the smashed headlight and turn signal: Before:  During:  After:   Can't run the turn signals yet due to damage to the bulb holder, but that's a quick fix once I get a new one. And yes, I have the matching clear turn signal for the drivers side, but its guard weekend, no time to replace it for now. CommieGIR fucked around with this message at 02:35 on Jan 10, 2015 |
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Jan 10, 2015 02:27
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A chilling discovery: Thermostat must be stuck open or removed. Engine never warms up
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Jan 10, 2015 05:47
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God drat cooling system. (I know it's the wrong brand, shut up)
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Jan 10, 2015 06:01
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Fucknag posted:God drat cooling system. At least its cooling, just too damned much.
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Jan 10, 2015 06:09
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CommieGIR posted:A chilling discovery: Thermostat must be stuck open or removed. Engine never warms up Could also just be a lovely parts-store thermostat with no jiggle pin, worn out wax, or a fragile spring.
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Jan 13, 2015 22:43
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Seat Safety Switch posted:Could also just be a lovely parts-store thermostat with no jiggle pin, worn out wax, or a fragile spring. Could be, noticed recently that at key on and before cranking, the radiator fan runs up too, so the fan thermostat switch may be bad.
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Superiorgermanbuildquality.txt
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BrokenKnucklez posted:Superiorgermanbuildquality.txt Car runs and drives. What, you wanted COMFORT? Nein! We gave you heated seats, plebe, that is ALL you need. No heater, that is for the ubermensch only! CommieGIR fucked around with this message at 05:16 on Jan 14, 2015 |
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Jan 14, 2015 05:14
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On these motors, its always a good idea to have an extra coolant overflow tank cap or two around. Apparently the check valve in them dies quicker than normal, especially in higher altitudes, and doesn't allow the system to fully pressurize, which may be a contributing factor to the car not warming up. It seems to give a little bit of warning when its about to die, the car won't warm up for a long time, then be crazy hot, then fluctuate all over the middle third of the temp gauge much quicker than a normally operating car would. Its only like $15, so it's a good idea to have an extra couple just in case. Otherwise you may end up replacing it with a cheap one, trying to drive across country, having the cheap one you just bought from NAPA have the check valve fail CLOSED, then over-pressurizing the coolant system causing your radiator to burst, turning your lovely road trip into a week long stay in Buttfuck, Montana. Ask me how I know These are amazing cars when they run right, and actually aren't that complicated to fix, especially if you are used to late 80s early 90s VAG fuckery. I had mine for a few years, sold it with just over 300k miles. The 5 cyl makes a hellish almost haunting shriek, and now I'm looking at craigslist being sad there is no more room in the driveway
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CommieGIR posted:Car runs and drives. What, you wanted COMFORT? Nein! Still have fond childhood memories of my dad somehow getting his beetle started in -30C weather and me practically getting frost bite in the back seat on any trip. It truly was a people's car.
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intheflesh posted:On these motors, its always a good idea to have an extra coolant overflow tank cap or two around. Apparently the check valve in them dies quicker than normal, especially in higher altitudes, and doesn't allow the system to fully pressurize, which may be a contributing factor to the car not warming up. It seems to give a little bit of warning when its about to die, the car won't warm up for a long time, then be crazy hot, then fluctuate all over the middle third of the temp gauge much quicker than a normally operating car would. I have a couple spare caps from various Audis I've owned, and yeah I know about the overpressure issues,
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Got the garage partially cleaned out, so the Audi 4k Quattro can move in, and I've got a 3B ECU and wiring harness on order for it.
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Jan 19, 2015 15:47
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That's a good looking workspace you've got. Super jealous of your five-cylinders.
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Adiabatic posted:That's a good looking workspace you've got. Super jealous of your five-cylinders. I'm jealous of yours as well, hopefully I'll have the 4k running soon. Gotta clear out the other bay for the TDI so I can remove the turbo for a rebuild.
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I'm lagging here... All proper AI garages have at least 1 engine block hanging around.
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BrokenKnucklez posted:I'm lagging here... All proper AI garages have at least 1 engine block hanging around. There's another one against the other wall 
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Jan 19, 2015 17:28
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Oh poo poo. I didn't even see the one on the stand! So 3 blocks?
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BrokenKnucklez posted:Oh poo poo. I didn't even see the one on the stand! So 3 blocks? Oh, no I thought you saw that one. There are two 5 cylinders in the garage, one on a stand, the other waiting for me to buy another stand.
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BrokenKnucklez posted:I'm lagging here... All proper AI garages have at least 1 engine block hanging around. Got 3 in my shop, EJ25, an AHU TDI and a flathead sitting on a tire. Its actually the least amount of engines Ive had in there in a while. Love the new Audi, Commie. I think we need more videos of the 5 cylinder sounds
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Fart Pipe posted:Love the new Audi, Commie. I think we need more videos of the 5 cylinder sounds I need a Go Pro or something that is actually worth a drat.
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Fart Pipe posted:Got 3 in my shop, EJ25, an AHU TDI and a flathead sitting on a tire. Its actually the least amount of engines Ive had in there in a while. 1 stock 5.0 1 modified 5.0 1 ej25 2 ej20 1 ej25 behind the garage out in the snow (dead) He who dies with the most big pieces of metal wins
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CommieGIR posted:I need a Go Pro or something that is actually worth a drat. If you get one get an external mic also. The built in mic blows so much rear end.
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Slow is Fast posted:1 stock 5.0  Soon, I will have more. I'm basically picking up every 5 cylinder Audi/VW motor that pops up on Craigslist, just because they are only getting more and more uncommon.
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Jan 19, 2015 17:45
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Fart Pipe posted:If you get one get an external mic also. The built in mic blows so much rear end. Do you have to get gopro specific ones that hookup over WiFi or something? I've been wanting an external setup for mine but I also need to keep it in the waterproof case since I want to use it sailing.
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SuperDucky posted:Do you have to get gopro specific ones that hookup over WiFi or something? I've been wanting an external setup for mine but I also need to keep it in the waterproof case since I want to use it sailing. There is a Bluetooth microphone setup you can get for the GoPro: http://www.sena.com/product/cameras/bluetoothaudiopackforgopro/ That'd be your best bet, so that you can keep the camera sealed while still being able to have un-sealed audio input.
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CommieGIR posted:
I have seen a couple of of the big V6 (305) engines from a couple of GMC's floating about. They are pretty rare, but they make some pretty decent power for their size. But the parts are starting to become a bitch to get.
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Gopro's built in mic is awful. Got some footage of ice rallycross this weekend with a British guy yelling "power" on every straight. Thought I had gold. Went to edit it, you couldn't hear anything... 
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Jan 19, 2015 18:19
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Commie when can we expect your imported 1990 S2?
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Adiabatic posted:Commie when can we expect your imported 1990 S2? When I win the lottery  Gotta remember: Every vehicle I've purchased I bought for under $2k, most of them even less than $1k. A 1984 Audi Quattro Sport just went for $400k in auction: http://rmauctions.com/lots/lot.cfm?lot_id=1071873 CommieGIR fucked around with this message at 19:09 on Jan 19, 2015 |
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