[s-cars] Worthy projects (was Alum..was UrS $)

[Steve Marinello]

Oh damn, Dave...you mean it's because we're older?! ...oh...and 
experienced?!

I think I started with the original quattro list when I was a prof at 
Mines.  I left there almost 12 years ago and have missed CO and you guys 
ever since, only managing to hook up with you that one time at Second 
Creek.  I freaking turned 52 in February and I'm really starting to 
wonder about this age thing as I find limited satisfaction with this new 
GTI I picked up for Houston commuting fun. 

I don't get out here and drive cars like I used to when I lived in 
Golden.  Well, drive my cars OR test drive new ones.  Always had a 
friend or two ready for the diversion there.  I've driven just enough to 
be less than thrilled with auto Audi's and to wish I'd gotten around to 
a short shift kit on the S6 avant.  I mean, it's unbelievably sloppy 
after a GTI, and they have a short shift kit for the GTI! My old friend 
in CA with an S60R loves it, but it seemed to have an uncomfortable 
amount of front end bounce to me, particularly in turns.  Nothing some 
discussions with IPD couldn't resolve.  Haven't talked to them since I 
modified an '81 turbo coupe I picked up for cheap from one of my grad 
students who was headed back to Malaysia.

Early morning rambling...but I am an old fart.  Elijah's had more 
experience than most his age, and we all know it comes in spurts, often 
undesirable and unforgiving, but that's life.

Hey, Dave...do you ever talk to Bill Darling?  Sometime I need to get 
back my urq rally spoiler from him.  I think I sent it to him something 
like five or six years ago when we were talking copies.

Steve

djdawson2 at aol.com wrote:
> Elijah,
> You may have some BTDT... but many of us have BTDT x 2 minimum compared to you.  This isn't criticism... but a simple fact.  So before you brush off the validity of a discussion, consider that.  It is possible that I was building my first engine when you were getting potty trained.  Scott's even older  ;)
>  
> I love my UrS for what it is as well.  SJ will never change my mind about that... or my preference for a manual transmission for that matter.  That doesn't make the banter any less interesting... or entertaining.
>  
> Now, before you get all pissed off at me, remember this... you'll get old too.  And then you can look at some younger enthusiast, smile to yourself, and then hopefully point him in the right direction.  Not that Scott's direction is "right" every time... but it is certainly "enlightened" more than most.
>  
> Dave
>  
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elijahallen92 at aol.com
> To: djdawson2 at aol.com; QSHIPQ at aol.com; calvinlc at earthlink.net; audiurs4 at mailforce.net; sportquattros1 at mac.com
> Cc: pkrasusky at ups.com; s-car-list at audifans.com
> Sent: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 7:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Worthy projects (was Alum..was UrS $)
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> Yea, a grasshopper that has been there done that, don't forget. Do you need a CPS BTW, I have an extra.
>  
> Elijah 
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: djdawson2 at aol.com
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> Sent: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 7:20 PM
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Worthy projects (was Alum..was UrS $)
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> Ah Grasshopper.... 
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elijahallen92 at aol.com
> To: djdawson2 at aol.com; QSHIPQ at aol.com; calvinlc at earthlink.net; audiurs4 at mailforce.net; sportquattros1 at mac.com
> Cc: pkrasusky at ups.com; s-car-list at audifans.com
> Sent: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 4:55 PM
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Worthy projects (was Alum..was UrS $)
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> I bought one for $20 in a group buy. Its a splice in one but is the same part. No biggie in my opinion, sure not something to hold on the reliable side of this stupid discussion which I am still trying to figure out why we're in. Oh yes, Scott is in this conversation and there is always something better or more experienced in these topics, ugg, I love my urs, that is all for me, back to lurking :-(
>
> Elijah 
>  
> -----Original Message-----
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> To: QSHIPQ at aol.com; calvinlc at earthlink.net; audiurs4 at mailforce.net; sportquattros1 at mac.com
> Cc: pkrasusky at ups.com; s-car-list at audifans.com
> Sent: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:17 AM
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Worthy projects (was Alum..was UrS $)
>
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> In a nutshell... that CPS situation blows.  As many miles as I have, and as much 
> as my UrS goes out in the sticks, it might be wise to buy one and carry it 
> along... even if it's $300.
>  
> As much trouble as I had finding a set of 225/45/17 snow tires in Montana last 
> year... I'd hate to have to find a CPS in a hurry.
>  
> Having no BTDT with that part, I may not even recognize the failure symptoms.
>  
> Dave 
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: QSHIPQ at aol.com
> To: Djdawson2 at aol.com; calvinlc at earthlink.net; audiurs4 at mailforce.net; 
> sportquattros1 at mac.com
> Cc: pkrasusky at ups.com; s-car-list at audifans.com
> Sent: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 9:08 AM
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Worthy projects (was Alum..was UrS $)
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> The 1.8t coils are 'better', but any vw stocks them because they are still a 
> known weak link.  CPS isn't an if, it's a when, and IME, just when a guy does a 
> fresh tune up service for a long trip.  The hardest part of the CPS IMO, is as 
> it starts to fail, it gives intermittent driveability problems that don't always 
> (rarely IME) throw a code.  A real bitch to try to tell a guy that a 300USD part 
> 'might' be the problem, and it requires cam gear removal, and the only 
> diagnostic for it, is replace with known good.
>  
>  
> SJ
>  
> In a message dated 4/24/2007 10:03:24 A.M. Central Daylight Time, Djdawson2 
> writes:
> I ditched the POS in favor of the 1.8t coils.  I've got 240k on mine... never 
> replaced the CPS either.
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