So is Motodyne legit or not?

[Alex Kowalski]

Because to be honest, I think a lot of the previous comments sound like
hair-pulling and teeth-gnashing.  And I'd like to ask them if they could  
could fabricate a new exhaust manifold for my car.

Mine isn't leaking or cracked, but some day it might, and I get the impression 
from some of these posts that this is pure s***-talkin' rivalry going on.  And
if you are bad mouthing them unfairly, there are libel laws.

Lemme know,
Alex
'87 5KCSTQ



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>    1. CIS tuning (jesper moreau)
>    2. RE: car interior freshener stuff (Lee Levitt)
>    3. Re: Good to see Motodyne is still in...ahem..business. (Dave Head)
>    4. Re: [A4] Radio Noise (Kent McLean)
>    5. Re: cruise control antics (Larry Leung)
>    6. Re: [V8] Re: Good to see Motodyne is still
>       in...ahem..business. (sdewitt at stx.rr.com)
>    7. Re: 4KQ SKID PLATE (Shawn Manny)
>    8. Re: 200 32v Biturbo WAS: [V8] Re: Good to see Motodyne is
>       still	in... (SuffolkD at aol.com)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 14:19:45 -0500
> From: jesper moreau <jesper5ktqm.audi at gmail.com>
> Subject: CIS tuning
> To: list submissions <quattro at audifans.com>
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> As I posted before I am trying to tune my freshly rebuilt car.
> an 88 5KTQ
> the car seems .... well it is running rather rich (my nose tells me
> so) so I have no technical info   on how rich.
> it is rought running under 1800 RPM
> it won't idle at standard idle
> I turned the idle adjustment screw on the TB out a couple turns but so
> far that is not enough to get it to idle.
> I am running a 272 cam. (new to me)
> should I turn out the screw a bit more?
> should I adjust the 3 mm adj. screw on the fuel plate where the fuel
> distributer is?
> are there any other adjustments I can make?
> after all of my checking for air leaks prior to initial start up,
> could there possibly be a leak?
> and at 1800 to 2000 rpm i hear a miss.... ready to laugh.... it sounds like this
> 
> eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeDeeDeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeDeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeDeeeD
> 
> heh if that makes any sense....
> I have new W4DPO bosch platin race plugs
> new wires cap and rotor
> new injectors 
> 
> heck, if you want to see everything I did to my
> car...http://www.audifans.com/registry2/car.php?carid=189
> 
> I appreciate any help
> TIA
> -- 
> Jesper Moreau
> '88 5KTQ rocket
> '86 5KTQ stocket
> 
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 14:21:52 -0500
> From: "Lee Levitt" <lee at wheelman.com>
> Subject: RE: car interior freshener stuff
> To: <quattro at audifans.com>, <peter at prkbikes.com>
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> "Peter Koskinen" <peter at prkbikes.com> writes:
> > 
> > I remember that another list member used some stuff inside his car to get
> > rid of some gawd awful stink that he had. I have a similar stink in one of
> > my off topic veehickles that I want to sell. Does anybody know what the
> > amazing product is?
> 
> Beano.
> 
> Lee
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 14:29:39 -0500
> From: Dave Head <v8q at bellsouth.net>
> Subject: Re: Good to see Motodyne is still in...ahem..business.
> To: Alan Pritchard <alan.pritchard at rm-electrical.com>
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com
> Message-ID: <41E42923.7080708 at bellsouth.net>
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> 
> That might be because the sellar isn't...
> 
> Alan Pritchard wrote:
> 
> >Would that be the supercharged s8 on ebay? One of the photos it looks
> >like there is a belt on the charger. The second from bottom quite
> >clearly has not got a belt on. Why would a seller attempt to sell
> >something like this if it were not legitimate?
> >
> >Best Regards
> >Alan Pritchard 
> >Network Administrator 
> >R&M Electrical Group Limited 
> >
> >Tel: +44 (0)23 8068 5668 
> >Mob: +44 (0)7841 651867
> >web: www.rm-electrical.com 
> >
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com]
> >On Behalf Of Adam A. Luy
> >Sent: 11 January 2005 16:11
> >To: George Selby; quattro at audifans.com
> >Subject: RE: Good to see Motodyne is still in...ahem..business.
> >
> >I just sent the seller a question asking for more close up images of the
> >blower and engine bay. If I get any I'll let you guys know.
> >
> >I don't see no stinkin' belt... 
> >
> >
> >
> >-Adam
> >
> >Adam A. Luy - President
> >Routers, Inc.
> >6730 E. McDowell Rd.
> >Suite # 133
> >Scottsdale, AZ 85257
> >USA
> >V - 480.941.0472
> >F - 480.941.0478
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com]
> >On Behalf Of George Selby
> >Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 7:16 AM
> >To: quattro at audifans.com
> >Subject: Re: Good to see Motodyne is still in...ahem..business.
> >
> >At 06:51 AM 1/11/05, you wrote:
> >  
> >
> >>Anyone ever find out why nobody has gone after him? or is anyone close 
> >>enough to drop in on him and leave a message?
> >>
> >>And I absolutely love the workshop photo.
> >>    
> >>
> >
> >Better yet, take a close look at the supercharger.  See a belt?  I
> >don't.  The only way it could have a belt on there now is if it runs
> >under the bottom of the pulley.  There are two reasons that couldn't be:
> >(1) The pulley is grooved.  That means the ribbed portion should go over
> >the pulley.  If it were supposed to go under the pulley, the pulley
> >would be smooth.  (2)  You would see the 2 pulleys higher than the
> >'supercharger' 
> >pulley if the belt were going under the 'supercharger.'  I don't even
> >see how a belt could go there (it doesn't look like any other pulleys
> >are in line with it.)
> >
> >
> >George Selby
> >
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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 15:24:44 -0500
> From: "Kent McLean" <kentmclean at mindspring.com>
> Subject: Re: [A4] Radio Noise
> To: "Mitchell Segal" <MSegal at nsbgroup.com>, <quattro at audifans.com>,
> 	<a4 at audifans.com>
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> "Mitchell Segal" <MSegal at nsbgroup.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> > I have static or noise coming in on my factory radio (2001 A4), on the AM
> > band only.  The noise comes and goes, but it's worse usually at night
> (when
> > the AM stations are weaker).  It picks up a lot more when the rear defrost
> > is turned on.
> 
> Try the KnowledgeBase:
> <http://www.audifans.com/twiki/bin/view/Audi/PoorReceptionRearDefroster>
> 
> In essence, clean your rear window and see if it improves.
> 
> --
> Kent McLean
> '94 100 S Avant
> '89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy" is no more
> 
> 
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> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 16:31:19 -0500
> From: Larry Leung <larrycleung at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: cruise control antics
> To: Nick Lawrence <nick at beol.net>
> Cc: brett at cloud9.net, quattro at audifans.com
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> 
> I also have an MC2 200Q, with 1.8 bar boost, but WHEN 
> the cruise worked (haven't had the time to search out
> the likely leaky switches) it USUALLY worked pretty 
> smoothly. Occasionally, it would do what Nick stated.
> My boosted S doesn't have the problem. 
> 
> LL - NY
> 
> 
> On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 11:54:07 -0500, Nick Lawrence <nick at beol.net> wrote:
> > I was going to ask a similar question....
> > My '90 200TQA with increased boost, (1.7 bar), changes speed too fast, then
> > coasts, (high vacuum) when using cruise in slightly even terrain. doesn't do
> > this when boost is near stock. Anyone else experience this?
> > Nick
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Brett Dikeman" <quattro at frank.mercea.net>
> > To: <quattro at audifans.com>
> > Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 9:48 PM
> > Subject: cruise control antics
> > 
> > > The 200q20v has a new trick- unintended cruise control acceleration.  I
> > > discovered this for the first time in a couple months coming home late
> > > from work and just wanting to do a nice easy cruise home.  I'm pretty
> > > sure cruise control worked fine back in October for my trip to Mont
> > > Tremblant.
> > >
> > > I'll set cruise control, and it will maintain throttle for that speed,
> > > but as soon as terrain changes, speed jumps alarmingly; it seems to be
> > > maintaining throttle instead of speed.  Also- tapping the brake or
> > > clutch pedal WILL disengage cruise control (counterindicating a problem
> > > with the linkage or vacuum line, and obviously the vent switches work),
> > > but the cruise on/off switch will NOT turn off cruise control (yipes!).
> > >
> > >   Further- in the off position cruise control can NOT be set (ie by
> > > pushing the stalk button for ACCEL), which seems to counter-indicate a
> > > shorted switch.
> > >
> > > I'm baffled; never experienced nor heard of this kind of 'failure', and
> > > I've got some conflicting symptoms.  Any ideas?
> > >
> > > Brett
> > >
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> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 15:44:25 -0600
> From: sdewitt at stx.rr.com
> Subject: Re: [V8] Re: Good to see Motodyne is still
> 	in...ahem..business.
> To: William Gutierrez <lundabo at msn.com>
> Cc: DasWolfen at aol.com, gselby4x4 at earthlink.net, SuffolkD at aol.com,
> 	quattro at audifans.com, v8 at audifans.com
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> Yeah and his 6 speed conversion are only 15K with installation!!!
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: William Gutierrez <lundabo at msn.com>
> Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 12:51 pm
> Subject: Re: [V8] Re: Good to see Motodyne is still in...ahem..business.
> 
> > Motodyne apparently makes manifold set ups for apparently all Audi 
> > V8s 
> > except the PT.  http://www.motodyne.com/  Looks pretty easy to 
> > install based 
> > on their installation guide.  I still think Keith should engineer 
> > a set up 
> > for the 4.2 v8 engine using Autorotor s/c and laminova 
> > intercoolers--the 
> > engine is getting so ubiquitous that every car in the VW/Audi 
> > group will be 
> > using it--as well as some outside of it!
> > 
> > The other interesting product Motodyne sells is the A8 auto to 
> > 6spd 
> > conversion.  Can you imagine an A8L with sport seats, H&R 
> > coilovers, 20" 
> > wheels, 600+ HP and 6spd transmission?  That would be a definite 
> > keeper.  
> > Ah, to dream.... .
> > 
> > Cheers.
> > 
> > Bill G.
> > 
> > >From: sdewitt at stx.rr.com
> > >Reply-To: sdewitt at stx.rr.com
> > >To: DasWolfen at aol.com
> > >CC: v8 at audifans.com, gselby4x4 at earthlink.net, 
> > >SuffolkD at aol.com,quattro at audifans.com
> > >Subject: Re: [V8] Re: Good to see Motodyne is still 
> > in...ahem..business.>Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 12:30:22 -0600
> > >
> > >The 40 Valve V8's use a much different intake manifold sealing 
> > surface, 
> > >making it impossible to bolt up a manifold from the different 
> > engines. You 
> > >might be able to make a second manifold which adapts a 40 valve 
> > manifold to 
> > >a 32 valve manifold, but it wiould still be very difficult.
> > >
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: DasWolfen at aol.com
> > >Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 11:49 am
> > >Subject: Re: [V8] Re: Good to see Motodyne is still 
> > in...ahem..business.>
> > > > In a message dated 1/11/05 12:20:34 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> > > > SuffolkD at aol.com writes:
> > > >
> > > > > Ask AND you shall receive:
> > > > >
> > > > 
> > >http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4518729393&> 
> > >fromMakeTrack=true
> > > > > I asked how the unit since its updside down with no pulley
> > > > around it and
> > > > > with
> > > > > the valve train covers on how it could make any power.  I also
> > > > asked for
> > > > > MotoDyne contact info (for the "install") of course.
> > > > > HTH - Scott by BOSTON
> > > >
> > > > I fail to see the point of your criticism. The only underhood
> > > > issue thats
> > > > visable is the missing serp belt. Without getting a closer look
> > > > there is no way
> > > > anyone can give any other criticism. I suspect the reason for the
> > > > missing belt
> > > > is that Motodyne supplied the owner with pics during the
> > > > installation, notice
> > > > the outside shots are dated and the underhood shots are not.
> > > >
> > > > Eaton and Lysholm  superchargers are fully functional in any
> > > > orientation as
> > > > long as they are close to level from front to rear. This is 
> > due to
> > > > both having
> > > > fully self contained oil resevoirs for the rotor bearings/gears.
> > > > Both s/c's
> > > > draw air in through the rear bearing plate and discharge out the
> > > > center of the
> > > > body.  Installing the s/c upside down allows a simplier intake
> > > > design and a
> > > > larger plenum volume without intruding into the hood. If you
> > > > closely examine a
> > > > Tbird S/C you will find that its Eaton is also installed upside
> > > > down with the
> > > > discharge bonnet feeding the intercooler. It also has an intake
> > > > that would be
> > > > extremely cost prohibitive to duplicate.
> > > >
> > > > I have never examined a Motodyne car, nor have I ever talked to
> > > > them. I've
> > > > heard the horror stories, but I've yet to see a issue with any of
> > > > the physical
> > > > parts in any pictures. In this case its obvious that you are
> > > > looking at an S8
> > > > with an S/C installed, other than the belt in a few pics.
> > > > Criticism of a
> > > > product you have no direct experience with based only on
> > > > reputation and pictures
> > > > seems less than fair.
> > > >
> > > > I'll say this about Motodyne....I'd like to get my hands on that
> > > > intake and
> > > > s/c combo.....cause you can bet it wouldnt take much modification
> > > > to bolt on a
> > > > PT or ABH.
> > > >
> > > > Keith
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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> Message: 7
> Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 15:55:05 -0600
> From: Shawn Manny <shawn.manny at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: 4KQ SKID PLATE
> To: Steve Sears <steve.sears at soil-mat.on.ca>
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com
> Message-ID: <fc6e70eb05011113557322439f at mail.gmail.com>
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> i looked for these and had NO luck, even e-bay struck out...our local
> dealers are snobs but I will keep trying. Thanks guys
> 
> 
> On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 09:30:19 -0500, Steve Sears
> <steve.sears at soil-mat.on.ca> wrote:
> > Shawn,
> > Visit your local Merc dealer and ask them to call you when a customer who
> > orders an ML puts the "bush bars" on the front - they discard the aluminum
> > skid plate.
> > 
> > As I posted on November 8/04:
> > 
> > Paul,
> > Funny you should ask.  I saw a 4kq a week ago with a _serious_ skid plate.
> > The car was set up for ice racing, and the plate came from a Mercedes ML
> > SUV - apparently they remove the skid plate to put on those bush bars to
> > protect the SUV from...um...errant shopping carts?...and so the skid plates
> > just sit around (they're very heavy gauge aluminum).  You have to make up a
> > bracket to attach the back of the plate, but the front just bolts in.  I'm
> > contemplating visiting the local Merc dealer to see if one would fit under
> > my 5ktq.
> > Cheers!
> > Steve Sears
> > 1987 Audi 5kTQ
> > 1980 Audi 5k
> > 1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
> > (SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
> > 
> > 
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Shawn Manny <shawn.manny at gmail.com>
> > > Subject: 4KQ SKID PLATE
> > > To: quattro at audifans.com
> > > Message-ID: <fc6e70eb0501101340158ed3a2 at mail.gmail.com>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
> > >
> > > HELP! Im looking for someone whose BTDT, I've followed some links here
> > > and there to REALLY high dollar nice stuff, but alas I dont have a
> > > Grouppe B budget, hell Im not even grass roots Im grass seed
> > > motorsports...Looking for some info ,I have the euro etka diagrams,
> > > but am looking for dimensions, mounting points etc...help if  ya
> > > can..TIA
> > > Shawn
> > 
> >
> 
> 
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> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 16:59:50 EST
> From: SuffolkD at aol.com
> Subject: Re: 200 32v Biturbo WAS: [V8] Re: Good to see Motodyne is
> 	still	in...
> To: DasWolfen at aol.com, sdewitt at stx.rr.com
> Cc: v8 at audifans.com, gselby4x4 at earthlink.net, quattro at audifans.com
> Message-ID: <97.56a31bbe.2f15a656 at aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
> 
> This combo sounds outstanding! 
> -Scott by BOSTON
> 
> > As for me producing a S/C setup for the V8......I'm still waiting for Mr 
> > Deep pockets to walk into the shop and pay for it. Until then I'll tinker with 
> > the 200q32vBiTurbo ;)
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
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