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Re: any other gearheads out there?
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Originally Posted by Ghosted
olystn- Yea I know what you mean about something looking integrated vs being just a simple slap and dash job. I plan on getting something a little different down the line, but for now it suits my purpose. Do you ever go on the vwvortex forums? They have alot of info about different tuning companies as well. There is alot of buzz going on about a newer one that is out there called Gonzo tuning. If I didnt have APR already, I would be highly interested in them.
I don't spend a lot of time on vwvortex, mainly because I found audiforums.com and audizine first, and figured I didn't really need a third forum on my car. :)
Regarding Gonzo, I looked them up after reading your post, and I have to say that their website is pretty darn vague as far as what kind of gains you can expect, plus it only really lists tuning for VW MKIV cars, (specifically under their "tuning" menu, where they list zero details about any of the tuning options, at least as far as I could tell). Yes, the engine in my Audi is *mostly* the same, but there are some differences between the transverse and longitudinal versions, and APR is a well-established name in the market, so absent further information, I'm still more likely to be interested in APR than Gonzo.
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Re: any other gearheads out there?
Yea I know they are mainly Vw right now, but from what I have gathered on them, they will be branching out, and they supposedly have really good customer service. Just because one company is mainstream and out there does not mean they are the best. However, I do understand your point on their site being pretty vague. But I dont think that it would hurt to shoot them a email and see if they offer anything. But I believe they do tuning for the 1.8t longitudinal for the passat which would be the same engine as yours. I dont know if the engine codes pass between the two though. Since I have a transverse I havent really done any research on what will cross between the A4 and the passat 1.8t. Do you plan on doing any turbo upgrades?
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Originally Posted by olstyn
I don't spend a lot of time on vwvortex, mainly because I found audiforums.com and audizine first, and figured I didn't really need a third forum on my car. :)
Regarding Gonzo, I looked them up after reading your post, and I have to say that their website is pretty darn vague as far as what kind of gains you can expect, plus it only really lists tuning for VW MKIV cars, (specifically under their "tuning" menu, where they list zero details about any of the tuning options, at least as far as I could tell). Yes, the engine in my Audi is *mostly* the same, but there are some differences between the transverse and longitudinal versions, and APR is a well-established name in the market, so absent further information, I'm still more likely to be interested in APR than Gonzo.
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Re: any other gearheads out there?
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Originally Posted by RichsBallPythons
Not a full launch as tires as you see had bad traction. Car wasnt street legal and wasnt putting cheater slicks on for a quick video. When the slicks are on at the track the wheelie bar was required due to car would lift 2ft+ in front. I was able to do a 10.1 at track but father hit 9.89 and 154mph with the 514 after the gears were redone. The car was still a stick since no money for newer tranny.
I was just going by the sound of it. It doesnt take big numbers to make a fast car. Both of these guys are local, and both are chebby powered. The coupe is LSX powered and about 150+ hp less then your claim. Nice car all and all
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1Y61...layer_embedded
I like the s2k's but I also likethe M-coupes, which is nothing but front.
http://www.madwhips.com/upload/image..._3-568-426.jpg
Thats is one VERY clean fox coupe you had there for sure....
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that mustang in video is how mine was at Grand Bend in canada. Once the Slicks were put on the car would lift taking off. But we never ran NOS in our engines to keep is all natural pure muscle.
We did tub out the rear and added some nice hoosier slicks. If i still had the car, wish i could of gotten a video doing runs at track. Its a old video you see form 2009. Once the 514 was tunes, bored out, and other goodies, she was awesome. Had a lot invested. Last mod we put was 10pt roll cage inside since cars at the track were required to have it when under 10secs.
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Re: any other gearheads out there?
The Camaro on top is smoking, the stang is aight, not a big fan of the new Challengers. For some reason I'm not a big fan of any of the new "muscle" cars. I'd take a 69' Camaro over a 2011, a 66'-69' stang over the new ones and the same with the chargers and challengers. I guess the same with the new and old GTO's,
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Re: any other gearheads out there?
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Originally Posted by JRSCB16A2
The Camaro on top is smoking, the stang is aight, not a big fan of the new Challengers. For some reason I'm not a big fan of any of the new "muscle" cars. I'd take a 69' Camaro over a 2011, a 66'-69' stang over the new ones and the same with the chargers and challengers. I guess the same with the new and old GTO's,
Oh sure, goes without saying... the two generations are in entirely separate leagues.
I do however love the "pro-touring" look, regardless of generation (on the right car)... pure sex!
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Re: any other gearheads out there?
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Originally Posted by Ghosted
Yea I know they are mainly Vw right now, but from what I have gathered on them, they will be branching out, and they supposedly have really good customer service. Just because one company is mainstream and out there does not mean they are the best. However, I do understand your point on their site being pretty vague. But I dont think that it would hurt to shoot them a email and see if they offer anything. But I believe they do tuning for the 1.8t longitudinal for the passat which would be the same engine as yours. I dont know if the engine codes pass between the two though. Since I have a transverse I havent really done any research on what will cross between the A4 and the passat 1.8t. Do you plan on doing any turbo upgrades?
My understanding is that most things cross over between the Passat and the A4. Perhaps by the time I'm ready to do anything about it, Gonzo will have both wider experience and more useful info available - I'll at least try to keep them in mind when/if I have the spare money.
As far as turbo upgrades go, there are plans and there are plans. I'd love to go big turbo (GT2871r, GT3076r, you get the idea), but that costs big money, and unless some major things change in my life, that's not happening. With that kind of cash, I'm more likely to try to save up for the Porsche I've always wanted ('95-98 911) instead. :)
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Pics as promised after oil changes and detailing :D My 1G and my pops 2G ACR (American Club Racing). Mine was previously pushing 350whp turbo charged 2.4L but that motor/turbo/drivetrain was yanked and sold. I'm back to a rebuilt stocker with some bolt ons. New system is mostly purchased but totally unassembled and I'm aiming for 500hp on the new 2.4L and turbo build. My dad's car has the 2.0 SOHC Magnum, a hot cam, custom pcm, CAI, exhaust, and a very nice stock suspension with Dynamic adjustable struts and aftermarket springs. ACR have a long history of destroying SCCA :D They were basically a showroom stock club racer.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...9-19174807.jpg
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http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...9-19174910.jpg
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Old Wheels
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...IMG00143-1.jpg
Dad's 2G ACR
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...9-19181646.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...9-19181527.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...9-19181622.jpg
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A "we survived lots of rollovers" pic from my brothers old 1G...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...0ORG/front.jpg
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god i hope these pictures show up
So...here's my baby...haven't been able to touch the motor yet but soon....
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attac...7&d=1301924734
Doesn't make me a gear head but I've helped sand buff paint a RHD 93 supra that was imported from Japan. Here's the finished product..
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._1729040_n.jpg
Also helped with a few motor swaps in civics and tegs. Love working on them with the bf tho. Here's a few pics from over the years...
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photo...19_6147185.jpg
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Here's my dream cam.
Saw it at the syracuse all national car show this summer...gotta love me some carbon fiber.
http://tapatalk.com/mu/4a2fb25e-b931-8b21.jpg
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Meh on the carbon fiber... a bit ricey for my taste (imho). But do love me the "split-bumpers"
http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/...alejr-450L.jpg
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Here is an 89 LX I traded to a good friend of mine. 306 with some minor work. Quite a few Fords in here. Nice to see
http://i55.tinypic.com/96mgdi.jpg
Rich: I had a 93 with a 467 big block the ran 10:30's. Pro street with 10pt cage. I miss that car. Gotta love the power of a BBF
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Carbon Fiber can be tactful at times when not done in moderation. :colbert:
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Re: god i hope these pictures show up
[QUOTE=RepLover1022;1655005]So...here's my baby...haven't been able to touch the motor yet but soon....
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._1729040_n.jpg[/IMG]
this looks oddly like ranken moog building...is it???? i went to ranken 2006-2008 for AMT and HPRT
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and i just picked up a 2012 mustang gt 5.0 6m with 373 gears...had a 06 tacoma xrunner with intake full exhaust and 75 shot of nitrous 375 hp and 390 ftlb of 400 ftlbs of torque on a 4.0 v6 with the nitrous...blew the ring and pinion into 33 pices :)
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One of Devins passes from last years shoot out(car is now in the 8s)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co7fN...ature=youtu.be
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Re: any other gearheads out there?
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Carbon Fiber can be tactful at times when not done in moderation. :colbert:
For sure... I dont see how carbon fiber is "Ricey" Its just newer technology... Back in the day they removed seats, all luxuries, p/s, a/c, and fiberglass lift off panels, ect... Now we bolt on a carbon hood, truck, race brakes, carbon wheels, and dropped more pounds and kept the stability and luxuries. Its just personal preferrence... I dont like the flemzy few layer fiberglass, When I can put on a carbon hood and its stronger then the factory and weighs less then the 2 layer fiberglass...
But im 24 yrs old, My dad is 50 and he doesnt like it... He says something every time he comes to town and looks at the hood on my Cobra and WRX...
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Re: any other gearheads out there?
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Originally Posted by razrbak
The factory 5 cars are very nice... thats for sure.
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For sure... I dont see how carbon fiber is "Ricey" Its just newer technology... Back in the day they removed seats, all luxuries, p/s, a/c, and fiberglass lift off panels, ect... Now we bolt on a carbon hood, truck, race brakes, carbon wheels, and dropped more pounds and kept the stability and luxuries. Its just personal preferrence... I dont like the flemzy few layer fiberglass, When I can put on a carbon hood and its stronger then the factory and weighs less then the 2 layer fiberglass...
But im 24 yrs old, My dad is 50 and he doesnt like it... He says something every time he comes to town and looks at the hood on my Cobra and WRX...
My dads 47 and loves cf. Its all preferance. Plus cf can be painted to any color with the rest of the car if you don't like the looks.
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why does every available tranny in the srts besides the auto from dcr blow up when u make 700-800 hp. was gonna shoot for the 5 speed record with my boy jay from n2mb but not sure i wanna deal with eating through trannys every outing and apparently even if u got the cash money people still dont wanna make a larger gear set for it. dammit i dunno what to do now i cant see myself driving an auto and im not happy with the price of it. 10k for the auto smh
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some sunday night grudge racing between two good friends
http://youtu.be/VQVl1lhOuvI
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Re: any other gearheads out there?
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I race time attack in an 08 Subaru WRX which i also DD (very VERY reluctantly). I've done more things to it then i care to list, but the highlights are built motor, Blouch 20G-XT turbo, External Wastegate, Stoptech Big Brake Kit, Lots of cooling stuff, Tein Coilovers, every bushing possible, Sparco Evo 2 Plus seat, and an Autopower 4 point Race Rollbar. It makes 365 AWHP and 390 lb-ft of torque on E85 which isn't colossal, but its definitely about as much as the car can use without significant aero work.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._5830430_n.jpg
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Runs Yokohama A005 Non-DOT slicks on track.
Looks like a lot of domestic stuff in here. Hopefully i don't get chewed out too bad.
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Re: any other gearheads out there?
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Originally Posted by B-Stan
Looks like a lot of domestic stuff in here. Hopefully i don't get chewed out too bad.
Eh, nobody said my Audi was lame, and it has dreams where your WRX has mods. :)
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Re: any other gearheads out there?
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Originally Posted by razrbak
...All three of those are amazing looking (expecially the ford, but I may be biased) they look like something a Foose design, any idea if they are Chips?
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