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Old 09-13-2011, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by cornholio135
this Sunday the 18th should be doing a basslink and 6x9 install in britt's (i3oots girlfriend) 8. Should be starting around 10:00 am if anyone wants to drop by PM me for my address...
I can take pics and video of it and make it a DIY maybe.
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These guys CF wrap trim pieces... maybe you could get them to CF wrap the entire dash. I'm sure it wouldn't be too expensive.

http://ocarbon.com/
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MMMMM Who left the rice cooker on in here?
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I am going to get the goodbox soon and just wondered if anyone successfully integrated the Oil Pressure/Temp senders into it?

It doesn’t seem to overly complicated but figured I would test the waters (I am trying to limit the number of "gauges" I will end up with)
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Originally Posted by shadycrew31
MMMMM Who left the rice cooker on in here?

You know you want a anime vinyl wrap on your car.

Originally Posted by houstonrx8er
I am going to get the goodbox soon and just wondered if anyone successfully integrated the Oil Pressure/Temp senders into it?

It doesn’t seem to overly complicated but figured I would test the waters (I am trying to limit the number of "gauges" I will end up with)

I never got around to it but Lord ET up in Dallas did, I am sure he would point you in the right direction.
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
You know you want a anime vinyl wrap on your car.

I have personally been considering a big Dora wrap, maybe put Boots off to the side


I never got around to it but Lord ET up in Dallas did, I am sure he would point you in the right direction.
Thanks, when I get the unit I will reach out to him
Old 09-14-2011, 10:21 AM
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so what is the agenda for this weekend? I have a three day.... friday is already booked up with waiting on a fridge, since ours decided to take a crap saturday.

I know about the install at mikes, and might take swg's 8 over there and do that basslink at the same time.
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Well, I got my turbo yesterday and I should get the oil cooler and clutch this week so any help putting all the accessories and manifolds, etc. back on the motor and figuring out my oiling systems would be appreciated.

How are you liking the Cobb? Did you get your copy of ATR yet? Bring it over with your laptop and I'll show you how to change the fans, omit the CEL, etc.
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loaded the stage 1 map, and the car loves it again

I will send an email to cobb tonight to get the program, i didn't bring the unit with me
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OK now I am having AP envy...

And the crack in the dash that I just repaired last weekend just grew another inch

Sorry no CF wrap... besides kinda ricey, the reflection on the inside of the windshield would be dangerous...
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Well, I got my turbo yesterday and I should get the oil cooler and clutch this week so any help putting all the accessories and manifolds, etc. back on the motor and figuring out my oiling systems would be appreciated.

How are you liking the Cobb? Did you get your copy of ATR yet? Bring it over with your laptop and I'll show you how to change the fans, omit the CEL, etc.
I am game to offer assistance, just let me know details.

being that I am close to going through this myself a "sneak peak" would be most beneficial.
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Originally Posted by cornholio135
OK now I am having AP envy...

And the crack in the dash that I just repaired last weekend just grew another inch

Sorry no CF wrap... besides kinda ricey, the reflection on the inside of the windshield would be dangerous...
When are you getting yours unmarried? I have not been driving mine so the crack doesn't bother me as much

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I am game to offer assistance, just let me know details.

being that I am close to going through this myself a "sneak peak" would be most beneficial.
I will post up, stay tuned
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Well next week we are going on vacation so the $$$ right now are funded for that after vacation I plan to go to Austin and get the AP fixed...
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Originally Posted by Grungepup

I know about the install at mikes, and might take swg's 8 over there and do that basslink at the same time.
Come on down...
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I can help out on Saturday, maybe grunge and I can both get a crash course on using the ATR I haven't tried messing with it yet but I will be soon.

Grunge all you need to do is go to cobbs website and click the access tuner link, then put in your serial number. They will email you the access for the atr.
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WTF is this?

http://awesomescreenshot.com/026kex693
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looks like the fog from last night
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Excellent!

Though I was hoping it was some kind of alien spaceship!
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Well, I got my turbo yesterday and I should get the oil cooler and clutch this week so any help putting all the accessories and manifolds, etc. back on the motor and figuring out my oiling systems would be appreciated.
I'll definitely offer any assistance I can.

I got some replies on the mysterious connectors. I confirmed that one was the connector for ambient temp sensor and one was the AC pressure switch. The other one is supposedly for the temp switch in the lower radiator hose, so I'll have to look for that.

I haven't figured out if I can just buy the correct connectors needed, but someone recommended looking into just converting them to generic electrical connectors. I'm thinking that might be the best option to get things repaired quickly and with relative ease.
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Originally Posted by 8 Maniac
I'll definitely offer any assistance I can.

I got some replies on the mysterious connectors. I confirmed that one was the connector for ambient temp sensor and one was the AC pressure switch. The other one is supposedly for the temp switch in the lower radiator hose, so I'll have to look for that.

I haven't figured out if I can just buy the correct connectors needed, but someone recommended looking into just converting them to generic electrical connectors. I'm thinking that might be the best option to get things repaired quickly and with relative ease.
The ends near the water/meth pump can be cut and we can use generic weather proof connectors. The ends at the switch in the lower radiator hose and the AC switch will not be so easy, they are probably Audi specific.
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Some reason I completely wasn't thinking about the other end of things. I guess I need to do more research lol.
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I would call Audi, you might be surprised. Since they are separate plugs wiring harnesses they might be pretty cheap man. It would save you a lot of hassle.
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I'll look into that... I should have some time on Friday, so I'll see what they can do.

Wasn't the AC connector still attached with some wire? If so, then the rewire with generic connectors would work. I know the ambient sensor can just be rewired. Since we didn't spot the one on the radiator hose, we may be fortunate enough to salvage that too. If that's the case, then we won't have much to worry about. I just can't remember which wiring/connectors we had left that were still useful.

I emailed vast about the water/meth hosing and they said they'd just send me some more hose, free of charge. I also asked about how the connectors work... they said the red rings are just an indicator for the press to release (spring loaded) connection.

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Originally Posted by 8 Maniac
I'll look into that... I should have some time on Friday, so I'll see what they can do.

Wasn't the AC connector still attached with some wire? If so, then the rewire with generic connectors would work. I know the ambient sensor can just be rewired. Since we didn't spot the one on the radiator hose, we may be fortunate enough to salvage that too. If that's the case, then we won't have much to worry about. I just can't remember which wiring/connectors we had left that were still useful.

I emailed vast about the water/meth hosing and they said they'd just send me some more hose, free of charge. I also asked about how the connectors work... they said the red rings are just an indicator for the press to release (spring loaded) connection.
Yeah AC pressure switch was the one with four wires, we just have to match it at the other end. The one at the lower coolant hose was gone completely. The ambient temp sensor just need to be rewired neat the VAST pump, the sensor itself was ok.
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Are you sure the one at the coolant hose wiring was gone? That's the one we didn't identify/find, unless you noticed it and we assumed that wasn't the missing plug. The remaining wiring is still in my car, so I haven't checked yet... but I thought we had the proper connector for the portion that plugs into the AC. If that's the case, we just have to rewire it with any connector near the vast unit.


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