[Es2] ready to get in on the action

[David Kase]

and Steve should know...

Steve Eiche wrote:

> 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
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
>>  
>>
>>> Post conversion cars are not common at all.  I have only seen three
>>>   
>>
>> for
>>  
>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> From what  I understand, without an engine you are looking at $12k
>>>   
>>
>> for
>>  
>>
>>> the total install.  I have my engine and plan to do it myself or maybe
>>>   
>>
>>
>>  
>>
>>> have someone do the wiring.
>>>
>>> Good luck,
>>> Dave in PA
>>>
>>> Adam Ordway wrote:
>>>
>>>   
>>>
>>>> Now that my B5 S4 is gone (end of lease) I am ready to get into
>>>>     
>>>
>> position
>>  
>>
>>>> for a jump into the ES2 world.  I currently own a decent early CQ and
>>>>     
>>>
>>
>>  
>>
>>>> have the needed S2 body parts (bumpers, hood, lights) stored away.
>>>>     
>>>
>> The
>>  
>>
>>>> next step for me is to decide to wait for a post conversion car to
>>>>     
>>>
>> come
>>  
>>
>>>> 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
>>>>     
>>>
>> the
>>  
>>
>>>> likelyhood of a car coming available before spring and whether there
>>>>     
>>>
>> is
>>  
>>
>>>> someone in the Northeast that is known to be able to pull this off
>>>>     
>>>
>> (as
>>  
>>
>>>> I've learned from 18 months of being on this list that it is well
>>>>     
>>>
>> beyond
>>  
>>
>>>> my abilities).
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Adam
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