[s-cars] Questions from a new guy, VERY LONG sorry

[Jon Boultinghouse]

   Sorry this is long, I had some spare time.  Feel free to ignore and 
delete!!!!

     Well, I lied, i'm not a new guy, I have owned my S6 for a year to the 
day almost, and have been on the list for some time.  Though I havn't really 
been active on it but a couple of times.  Seems as though everyone knows 
each other on here pretty well, so I'll just introduce myself before I get 
to the questions.  First off, i'm 22 years old and go to Texas A&M 
University.  Yes that's right, 22.  All you old'ns are probably thinking, 
why does this punk kid own a urS6.  First off, I come from a family that is 
euro-car crazy and treat my car better than I treat my friends and 
girlfriend for that matter.  Second, in my opinion, it's a shame for a lot 
of boring older suburbanites to own such a fine piece of engineering.  Some 
of you might fall into this category.  Sorry, had to be alittle defensive 
there, I have taken crap for my age before.  My S6 is a '95, black on ecru, 
MTM 1+, 17" mille miglia action's with Kumhos.  No it doesn't look "ricey"  
The wheels have a black satin finish that look good ont he black car.  I 
just turned 90k on it, and it runs tip top.  Nothings better than tearing up 
cameros and mustangs, amoungst many rice burners in a 2 ton sedan.  And 4 
speeding tickets to prove it, ouch.  I hardwired a V-1 into it, and mounted 
the remote display under the lip of the IC.  I think this is the perfect 
place.  Looks good, no wires, and more practical then integrating it into 
the IC itself because you can conceal the main unit behind the rear view 
mirror (except the front sensor) and still operate the mute button.   
Allthough integrating it looks really good.  Like I said I come from a 
euro-car family.  My first car was a 1969 Saab 96 DeLuxe.  Me and my old man 
restored it all the way up to the robins egg blue paint.  Wow, that was an 
ugly SOB.  But i loved her.  I also had a 1988 Mercedes 230CE . Grey market 
of course, pillarless coupe with a 2.3 li 4-banger and a 5-speed std.  Drove 
like a dream on Konis.  Slow off the line, but pulled effortlessly at 90+MPH 
getting 27mpg.  Family now owns an Alfa spider, Citroen 2CV (29 ponies in 
that bad boy), BMW 2002, Jetta TDI, and the car driven the most, 1983 
Mecedes 230D.  over 375,000 miles on it, and runs better than new.  It's 
piss yellow and does the 1/4 mile in about 7 to 8 days.

Questions:

   -  time for new brakes.  I am broke and have no time.  Rotors are worn 
and need new pads.  What and how much would a decent set of replacements 
cost?  Could i trust a standard brake place to change them? I would like 
something a little beefier than stock.

   -  Oil.  I have been using Mobile1 15w-50 with MANN oil filters.  
Remember i'm in Texas, and it gets hot as a mother down here.  Is this good 
to use?

  -  Suspension.  I have stock everthing.  I would like to lower slightly, 
for performace and decrease that huge gap in my wheel wells, but keep a some 
what smooth ride. H&R w/ bilsteins?  But the rear tires rub the trim in the 
wells when the car is loaded down all ready, would lowering make it much 
worse? or better because it would give as much?  Tires are 235/45-17.

  -  Exhaust.  I know there have been many heated debates about this.  But I 
want something a little more aggresive sounding withnice looking tips.  
Stebro?  Muffler only?

  -  Paint.  My car was originally from CO.  Boulder area, so has a hell of 
a lot of paint chips.  Plus fading on roof, even after compounding and 
waxing.  The front bumber is almost more white than it is black.  Is it 
worth it to repaint?  How much would a decent paint job cost?

  -  Headlights.  I would like the headlights to be more intense.  Just want 
replacement bulbs, but what kind will give a whiter, brighter look?  PIAA?  
cost?

  Guess that's about it for now.  Again, I apologize for the length.  But i 
figured i'd give a run-down of yet another satisfied S-car owner out there.  
In the College Station, TX area, feel free to email me.  Never seen another 
S6 anywhere in the south, but i know they are there.  Thanks for the time on 
the questions,

Jonny Boultinghouse  '95 S6 MTM 1+

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