Blue Chip's Build Thread - FSI Edition
Burning Brakes
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Getting close to having it all wrapped up. Final bleeding of the brakes and clutch to get the last little bubbles out after about 20 miles of driving.
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And the final torque and paint is complete.
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And the final torque and paint is complete.
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I use these that Macster recommended for general marking. They aren't my favorite, I just haven't tried anything else.
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I use these that Macster recommended for general marking. They aren't my favorite, I just haven't tried anything else.
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She looks pretty much the same as when she got here but now is a beast underneath. I can't wait to drive Sebring in her later this year!
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And this is Edwin. After handling the transportation both ways he's become almost like family.
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And this is Edwin. After handling the transportation both ways he's become almost like family.
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Burning Brakes
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I think it will be back Tuesday or Wednesday... I can't wait!
Edwin is the owner / operator of this transit company. I originally went through a company that turned out to be a broker. After the care that Edwin took of the car, his communication style (lots of it) and his up front honesty - I'll use him again and make a recco to contact him direct. It'll save a couple hundred bucks too by removing the broker.
Can't wait to get Slakker down here for the bumps at Sebring.
Edwin is the owner / operator of this transit company. I originally went through a company that turned out to be a broker. After the care that Edwin took of the car, his communication style (lots of it) and his up front honesty - I'll use him again and make a recco to contact him direct. It'll save a couple hundred bucks too by removing the broker.
Can't wait to get Slakker down here for the bumps at Sebring.
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I'll have to start a new thread on the evolution of this car - but I have had a SMALL amount of wheel time with it - mind you, only on public roads and highways.
First - its a completely different car. New noises, new sounds, new feel. More on that later.
Second - it pulls like a freaking freight train. There's simply no drop in power anywhere. It will accelerate faster than I am able to shift. The available power from 4K RPM through the entire band to redline is astounding.
Third - the entire solid end suspension parts and the new Ohlins have transformed the car. Now, don't get me wrong - its louder, stiffer, and makes lots of odd noises - and I've basically ruined the streetability of this car - but the feel is best described as "connected." I will know more at the track in 2 weeks.
I'm chasing some random rattles down and other small oddities - but overall - this thing is quite amazing. I'll put a different thread together. (first though - a thread about the instrument cluster)
First - its a completely different car. New noises, new sounds, new feel. More on that later.
Second - it pulls like a freaking freight train. There's simply no drop in power anywhere. It will accelerate faster than I am able to shift. The available power from 4K RPM through the entire band to redline is astounding.
Third - the entire solid end suspension parts and the new Ohlins have transformed the car. Now, don't get me wrong - its louder, stiffer, and makes lots of odd noises - and I've basically ruined the streetability of this car - but the feel is best described as "connected." I will know more at the track in 2 weeks.
I'm chasing some random rattles down and other small oddities - but overall - this thing is quite amazing. I'll put a different thread together. (first though - a thread about the instrument cluster)