B5 S4, operation money pit. Forever evolving, never ending.

[Exodus_2pt0]

Well the tune is just about finalized!

And I think I just stuffed my 1-2 collar. Not sure though, aa 1 and 2 are still useable, but the shifter is very sticky/notchy.

Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. There goes my track day in November. Hopefully the problem is in the linkage, but I'm not going to get my hopes up. I was running wide open, shifted into 2nd and it grinded, then went in. This box has always been iffy though since I got it. I've learned to drive it without grinding 90% of the time, but its always hated quick shifting.

Oh well!

[DER E30]

At least you can rebuild the box instead of have to get a new one like a bmw!

[Exodus_2pt0]

This is true. I found a rebuild kit with the upgraded shift collar for $800ish. Going to have to sell the Miata and still wait for tax season.

Driving the car home tonight sucked. Luckily most of my commute is highway, but getting it into 1st gear, and shifting into second is depressing. I cannot wait to buy our house in August, and then buy an SUV for the Wifey, so Saab will then be my DD.

Right now I'm just getting frustrated, and I would love to be able to park it until tax return time.

Did I mention the boost leak? Yup, my hour and 15 minute commute turned into 2 hours today because I developed a significant boost leak leaving work. Checked all the available clamps, which are good to go. I'm pretty sure it's on the passenger turbo outlet. Will take care of it in the morning, but meh.

These car's definitely are only for those who have an attachment to them. Mine stems from a memory from my younger years that I just can't shake. I can say with 100% certainty that I have found MY car, but it is definitely a love hate relationship.

[Exodus_2pt0]

Boost leak test this evening, NO LEAKS! WOOHOO!!!!

Had to remove a T-bolt clamp as it was too wide, and kept slipping off one of the original hoses. Went back to the thin worm clamp and it has held for 2 days now, then tonight passed the test. Much better than the 30 minutes that the T-bolt clamp would hold for.

On a side note, the trans has loosened up a good bit since the incident. Lucky too, I probably won't be able to pull it out until after we move in August.

Here's a picture of my dirty slut to break up this page of text.



Don't worry, I'll take her for a bath before work tomorrow. I'm ashamed to admit I haven't washed it since the body shop.

[lambo]

i need bentleys ^^

You've said that for the past like 4 years

[Exodus_2pt0]

Everything is finally calming down, and 2 months later I would consider the car sorted out. It got frustrating at times, but well worth it.

[Exodus_2pt0]

Intercooler pipes were hurting me every time I looked at it.



Much better. Just some adjustments to make, and fit some RS4 mesh in the sides.

[HennaE30]

Intercooler pipes were hurting me every time I looked at it.



Much better. Just some adjustments to make, and fit some RS4 mesh in the sides.

Dude that looks great. Really has that OEM sleeper look.

[DER E30]

Dude that looks great. Really has that OEM sleeper look.

Paint the intercooler and clamps black and you'd really have the sleeper looks

[Exodus_2pt0]

I've thought about that.

I'll probably end up painting the clamps, kind of like the core tucked back there.

[CorvallisBMW]

Definitely black>chrome pipes, they look great!

[Exodus_2pt0]

Come summer I'm putting a set of RPF1's on here.

Going up to an 18x8 RPF1 will shave 41 pounds of rotating mass on the wheels alone. Figure less rubber for the tires as well.

[HennaE30]

Come summer I'm putting a set of RPF1's on here.

Going up to an 18x8 RPF1 will shave 41 pounds of rotating mass on the wheels alone. Figure less rubber for the tires as well.

All together I'm assuming? Per wheel would be insane


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[Exodus_2pt0]

Total, stock AVUS wheels weigh in at 28 pounds each. As much as I love the look, I'm going more for performance. The Enkeis are 17 each. That's a ton of rotating weight to shed, and should result in a measurable difference in performance.

[Exodus_2pt0]

Haven't posted for a while, the car is still going strong! Puts a smile on my face every day. I actually find myself driving it like a Grandma 99% of the time, so when I do use the power it gives me that old rush again.

I bumped this though for a reason. My plan has been cemented.

If all goes well in August, and we get the house, I'll be selling the frankenturbos. I want to go big single, with rods and a girdle.

600-700awhp is my goal.