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Longterm Car Goals



If I've learned anything, these seem pretty reasonable for the next 2 years
on a 1987 4000 CS Quattro....Anyone have any
suggestions/complaints/comments/new uses for a pez dispenser?


reground ground wiring in rear light clusters

rear 6x9 speakers
bass-block front speakers
ampifier for rear speakers and subwoofer
subwoofer trunk install

clean seat fabric
"tighten" front seats, no wiggle
black and emblemed seat covers
black/silver pedal covers

water pump
timing belt & tensioners
timing advance?
intake manifold
check injectors
Bosch O2 sensor
Bosch fuel pump, accumulator, lines and filter
replace all fuses and solenoids
air filter or K&N filter element
spark plugs

fix cruise control

Optima battery

refill trans and diff with Redline Synthetic Fluids
bleed and refill brake reservoir with DOT4 fluid

BOGE Turbo Gas strut inserts
Strut bearings
strut bushings
strut boots
H&R sport-lowering springs
install front mud flaps
tie rod ends
ball joints

transmission mounts
engine mounts

take apart doors and lube everything

subframe bushings

"Euro" lighting or install 9007 bulbs
relay upgrade
side turn marker lenses

Strip and Cover-up rust
New paint 
New striping
New badges
"blacken" and refill trimming
rebend left rear bumper silver trim

Sunroof guard install
Lube sunroof rails
clean ceiling with soap

new silver rims and winter tires

new stainless steel exhaust system with nice sound, dual tips

struts for hood

Install cross-drilled rear rotors

Is this too progressive?


Brendan Barry
Boston, Massachusetts
Owner of a Glaringly red, 
1987 Audi 4000 CS quattro
*ABS, ATE on front/Slotted on rear
*Not too many additions...yet.
Works like a charm, on Sundays.