[Es2] ready to get in on the action

Steve Eiche seiche at shadetreesoftware.com
Mon Dec 19 11:39:13 EST 2005 

If this was a rebuilt engine, it might be OK, but there are too many 
pieces missing for it to be worthwhile for a used engine, warranty or 
not.  If the price was for a complete engine with everything, then it 
would be a good deal.  When they say no manifold, turbo, ECU or harness, 
that also likely means no throttle body, injectors, coils, turbo lines, 
etc.  That stuff can add up to big bucks and it is not easy to get.

Steve



Adam Ordway wrote:

>In following up with all of my options, my local mechanic has agreed to
>assist so long as the car doesn't take up a bay for 6 months. I was
>thinking of obtaining an engine then building it up (mostly him) at his
>shop while I prep the car in my garage.  I've gotten one quote for a
>clean, tested, warranted AAN with no manifolds, turbo, ecu or harnesses
>for $2600, is that reasonable?
>
>Thanks,
>Adam
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: es2-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:es2-bounces at audifans.com] On
>Behalf Of Adam Ordway
>Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 12:14 PM
>To: Ben Klumper; elijahallen92 at aol.com; mark.wetzel at verizon.net;
>davekase at pdqlocks.com
>Cc: es2 at audifans.com
>Subject: RE: [Es2] ready to get in on the action
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>Looks pretty nice, funny how it seems like it would be a wash
>financially - $18K to buy this converted car vs. the $6K I already have
>invested (car plus S2/RS2 body parts) in the coupe plus ~$12K for an
>outsourced conversion.
>
>Adam
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Ben Klumper [mailto:bklumper at mdbworld.com]
>Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 11:11 AM
>To: Adam Ordway; elijahallen92 at aol.com; mark.wetzel at verizon.net;
>davekase at pdqlocks.com
>Cc: es2 at audifans.com
>Subject: Re: [Es2] ready to get in on the action
>
>Adam, I may know of a 1990 AAN converted CQ that would be available. Not
>for less than about $18k US though. Very nice car. Here's a link to his
>AW picture poster...
>
>http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/users/79369.phtml
>
>Ben
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Adam Ordway" <adam.ordway at boston.ehr.com>
>To: <elijahallen92 at aol.com>; <mark.wetzel at verizon.net>;
><davekase at pdqlocks.com>
>Cc: <es2 at audifans.com>
>Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 8:35 AM
>Subject: RE: [Es2] ready to get in on the action
>
>
>Thanks everyone, I'll send some emails and make some calls starting
>today.  All things considered I would prefer to convert my coupe, if for
>no other reason than it is easier for me to explain why the existing car
>looks and sounds a little different to the wife than having to deal with
>the reasons for buying and selling another car (she just doesn't
>understand).
>
>Of course if your car was exactly what I was looking for .........  Do
>you have basic details, photos?
>
>Adam
>
>________________________________
>
>From: elijahallen92 at aol.com [mailto:elijahallen92 at aol.com]
>Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 9:52 AM
>To: mark.wetzel at verizon.net; davekase at pdqlocks.com; Adam Ordway
>Cc: es2 at audifans.com
>Subject: Re: [Es2] ready to get in on the action
>
>
>My car is always for sale, that is for the right price at least ;)
>
>Elijah
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Mark Wetzel <mark.wetzel at verizon.net>
>To: Dave Kase <davekase at pdqlocks.com>; Adam Ordway
><adam.ordway at boston.ehr.com>
>Cc: es2 at audifans.com
>Sent: Tue, 13 Dec 2005 07:21:18 -0500
>Subject: Re: [Es2] ready to get in on the action
>
>
>I misread the original email. I agree with Dave, waiting for a converted
>car for sale may be dutile. There aren't that many to start with, and
>those are mostly in the hands of enthusiasts, so prying them from their
>fingers won't be easy. I know mine won't be for sale any time soon.
>
>It's a big project but a relatively fun one. If you aren't equipped to
>do it yourself, find a shop you can work with to co-opt the job and do
>the parts you can. Or if you're so inclined farm the whole thing out(I
>gave you a contact yesterday) and sit back and let someone else do it.
>
>Good luck, and hopefully we can say welcome ot the club real soon.
>
>Mark
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Dave Kase" <davekase at pdqlocks.com
><mailto:davekase%40pdqlocks.com> >
>To: "Adam Ordway" <adam.ordway at boston.ehr.com
><mailto:adam.ordway%40boston.ehr.com> >
>Cc: <es2 at audifans.com <mailto:es2%40audifans.com> >
>Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 8:35 PM
>Subject: Re: [Es2] ready to get in on the action
>
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>>Post conversion cars are not common at all.  I have only seen three
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>>sale in the past 4-5 years (not looking hard mind you) and one was a 
>>10vt.  Brandon's was the other then there was a niceone in Florida but
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>>it was too bling for me.
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>> From what  I understand, without an engine you are looking at $12k
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>>the total install.  I have my engine and plan to do it myself or maybe
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>>have someone do the wiring.
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>>Good luck,
>>Dave in PA
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>>Adam Ordway wrote:
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>>>Now that my B5 S4 is gone (end of lease) I am ready to get into
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>position
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>>>for a jump into the ES2 world.  I currently own a decent early CQ and
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>>>have the needed S2 body parts (bumpers, hood, lights) stored away.
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>The
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>>>next step for me is to decide to wait for a post conversion car to
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>come
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>>>up for sale or to hunt down someone to do the work (mechanicals and 
>>>body).  I live in New England and would appreciate any opinions on
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>the
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>>>likelyhood of a car coming available before spring and whether there
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>is
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>>>someone in the Northeast that is known to be able to pull this off
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>(as
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>>>I've learned from 18 months of being on this list that it is well
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>beyond
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>>>my abilities).
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>>>Thanks,
>>>Adam
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