It really was! I don't think I'll be doing many long trips anymore in this car, unless I move somewhere else... then trailer time again?
On another note...
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It really was! I don't think I'll be doing many long trips anymore in this car, unless I move somewhere else... then trailer time again?
On another note...
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September 30th, 2021 – with the car freshly detailed and paint protected with multiple layers of sealant and wax, it was now time to move to the SF Bay.
Some of my crap starting to stage in the...
Ah, by backyard I meant his home... currently touring Germany from Stuttgart to up close to Dusseldorf, then over to Berlin and into Poland... would have been a good opportunity to pick up some rare...
Hahaha yeah, the car is like 2/3 the height of the trailer so the proportions are quite comical compared to with a truck. I'm actually in @Galapolis's backyard right now and there are quite a few...
Haha, next up are some nice road trip pics, but I did post them here before.
I did register my car back in October when I got here, but yes the wait here is also super long - I still do not have...
It’s been a while – big backlog of updates needed. Last track day was August 20, 2021. Looking at my photo archive, the next big thing I did was install the OE Westfalia trailer hitch I bought off...
Brotella-T6 5W40. I haven't heard of people using something that thick for M54, but might be a good idea to prevent premature rod bearing wear!
Before my next event I got some inspiration from ZHPizza to check oil temps, since I had been seeing up to 140C oil temp on track with the eKombi. The eKombi splices to the wires coming directly off...
$300 is pretty decent! There were quite a wide range of prices, mine was in the upper end at ~$600 CAD. I found some sketchy shops on fb marketplace that would do the front + rear for $450 CAD, and...
With the RS4s mounted to the style 68s, it was finally time for the track! But first, I took the opportunity to secure the passenger dash trim – it’s missing 2/4 orange plastic inserts, and was quite...
Hmmm yeah that's a good point - for my first track day when I ran my street setup, that was 17x8.5 ET40 when this is effectively ET38, so only 2 mm more poke. But back then I was on stock suspension...
I can't tell if it's because of the bar, the wider rims (and thus not pinched tires), or both. But turn-in response is a lot sharper. I tried to push it a bit on a highway on-ramp, couldn't stay at...
Yeah, I briefly thought about selling this one and buying another rust-free once I move, but I've put too much into it, and it also has sentimental value given it's my first car from 6 years ago.
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Thanks JR!
I’d been driving a lot more at night and noticed my headlights were basically pointed at the ground. Followed Trevor’s DIY from years ago and got them adjusted. Now my...
Let’s go back to right before Christmas break of last year – I was able to fabricate the corner scale pads nearly to completion at that time. I acquired a set of Proform scales that are quite small...
Now that my car is out of storage, time for another update!
From all of the track days last year something I’d been noticing was that I was all over the place on the stock seats, which have...
Thanks JR!Lol no way... I watched that video you posted of your car, it's a very clean build. And for sure Daniel, hopefully once COVID blows over!
Yeah, it's definitely handy. I'm making the most of it before I graduate next summer!
With the car in storage, there’s not a whole lot going on… so I decided to work on some stuff I could do without it. Since I’m back at school, and all undergrad classes are online, the machine shop...
2 weeks later I had yet again, the next autox with OMSC. This time course layout was much more straightforward, and I was able to drive to what I felt was the best of what I could do. I also decided...
To easily gain access to the rear rebound adjusters, I went ahead and trimmed the rear trunk liners. I was debating on whether or not to cut actual holes out and use edge trim, or potentially use...
Yeah, I know slater, I talked with him extensively about the Vincebar back when I found my crack in the RACP. Too bad it doesn't seem he's on here lately (or other peeps from around South Ontario)....
I can't tell if this comment is serious - are those really that bad? If it's any consolation I parked pretty much in the back corner of the lot and there was no one around for at least another 25 m
IIRC just a hair under 13" for both front and back. I'd been checking what that was as I made adjustments because that's the standard the NAM3 guys seem to like using
Geez that thing looks crazy, I wonder what the spring rates are, must be f stiff if they're running such low clearances. Pretty sure their pickup points are different than stock too, my front isn't...