My New Ride
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October 21, 2008 10:13 pm UTC
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Bashar Khalifeh
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After a long nightmare with my 92 talon that never ended, I decided to move away from them...for a while at lest. And this is what I just picked not too long ago. 01 A6 2.7T 5sp auto(sadly)S-line, Originally an American car ~125k Km After a good waxing: Just did a full maintenance, new brakes/rotors, front control arms, and of course ball joints. Car Rides beautifully, and I'm not the "luxury" type so it still feels wired driving this, specially after having not power steering in my last talon. Anyways, what do you guys think?
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Re: My New Ride
[Re: Troy Jollimore]
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October 21, 2008 11:59 pm UTC
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Jeff Mitchell
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I think Club DSM Canada is turning into Club VW/Audi. If this was a VW club we'd tell him to install air bags and slam it, make the hood rust, and throw on a roof rack with some vintage luggage. Sweet car though Bashar, looks awesome! Which one are you going to drive in the winter? The Mitsu or the Audi?
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Re: My New Ride
[Re: Grant Redfern]
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October 22, 2008 12:07 am UTC
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Bashar Khalifeh
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It's been about 3 weeks now, and I've only out on about 800km on it . I'm only 21, and a very big part of me still wants that "throw you in the back of your seat feeling"
Grant: Some stuff I got from pfafftuning, many parts my local mechanic was able to order for me, and I have to say it wasn't cheap. Only complain is, I got cheap pads, and they already squeal really loud, changed the rear ones, just haven't had time to get on the front ones.
After reading that your s4 felt completely different, I'm looking forward for a chip+triptronic chip that speeds up the shifts. Just don't know if the turbos will hold up. I heard they sometimes need to be changed after as little as 70k kms.
Should of said pfaffaudi...
Last edited by Bashar Khalifeh; October 22, 2008 12:16 am UTC.
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Re: My New Ride
[Re: Bashar Khalifeh]
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October 22, 2008 12:52 am UTC
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Grant Redfern
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ya, you gotta chip it twice.
I swear, there's absolutely nothing you can do to your car that you'll enjoy more than chipping it.
I made my receptionist scream in the passenger seat yesterday just accelerating in normal traffic when the turbos fully spooled.
She goes, "Oh my god, is that your chip?" hahahha
Last edited by Grant Redfern; October 22, 2008 12:53 am UTC.
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Re: My New Ride
[Re: Grant Redfern]
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October 22, 2008 02:06 am UTC
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wade harrison
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Nice car! If those are Fuzion tires, don't even think of running them in the winter.
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Re: My New Ride
[Re: wade harrison]
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October 22, 2008 03:20 am UTC
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Bashar Khalifeh
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Quattro is for winter, and the car did come with stock 16" rims with Pirelli winter tires, so it's good to go for the snow.
As for the 3kGT, its my neighbor's and good friend, and sadly he won't drive it throw winter, lots of work to be done on that car by summer.
Grant, may I ask where you picked up your chip form, for $500 you nearly paid half prise for it!!!
Last edited by Bashar Khalifeh; October 22, 2008 03:23 am UTC. Reason: spelling
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Re: My New Ride
[Re: Bashar Khalifeh]
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October 22, 2008 11:49 am UTC
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Grant Redfern
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Quattro is for winter, and the car did come with stock 16" rims with Pirelli winter tires, so it's good to go for the snow.
As for the 3kGT, its my neighbor's and good friend, and sadly he won't drive it throw winter, lots of work to be done on that car by summer.
Grant, may I ask where you picked up your chip form, for $500 you nearly paid half prise for it!!! I got extremely lucky as I got a full replacement ECU with the GIAC X chip installed for $500. Normally the chip is $795 and the ECU is about $500 from the dealer. I found the ad on Kijiji.
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Re: My New Ride
[Re: Grant Redfern]
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October 22, 2008 12:01 pm UTC
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I made my receptionist scream in the passenger seat yesterday just accelerating in normal traffic when the turbos fully spooled.
She goes, "Oh my god, is that your chip?" hahahha
It seems like that was better than sex
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Re: My New Ride
[Re: Octavio Barrera]
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October 22, 2008 12:25 pm UTC
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Troy Jollimore
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Now if you tell me that's YOUR house, and not your parent's, I'll hate you... Forever. If you take care of the turbos, they'll usually take care of you. But the K-series do seem to be a bit weaker than most. Jeff, you got that right. The one 'odd' thing I've noticed about the VW crowd is their tendancy towards 'stretched' tires.
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Re: My New Ride
[Re: Octavio Barrera]
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October 22, 2008 01:33 pm UTC
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Grant Redfern
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I made my receptionist scream in the passenger seat yesterday just accelerating in normal traffic when the turbos fully spooled.
She goes, "Oh my god, is that your chip?" hahahha
It seems like that was better than sex Maybe so, just don't let her Fiance find out It was awesome, I've never made a passenger actually scream before just accellerating in a straight line.
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Re: My New Ride
[Re: Rob Strelecki]
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October 22, 2008 05:55 pm UTC
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Dan Sarkar
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Audi is just a fancy word for Volkswagen. Volkswagen is just a fancy word for lemon. Discuss. Hey now, That's a dangerous line of reasoning there young man.....;) I was impressed with our little Jetta TDI when we had it.....it felt like a solid little car. Now that we have the A3, I have to say that the Audi feels like more than just a spruced up VW. In actuality, it might only be an overpriced GTI, but the fit and finish just feels better. I was always worried when I read about (post purchase, of course) VW's quality issues, and so that never sat well with me. One of the first things I checked when I looked at the A3 was where it was built. Does this amount to anything quantifiable? I dunno.....but it makes me feel a little more at ease. Plus, it's a lease.......so if it does end up turning into a lemon, I'll just give it back and start again with a new one, because up to this point, it's been a great little car. In fact, I absconded with it today so I am gonna go take a spin. (tee hee)
I want an RS4.
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Re: My New Ride
[Re: Rob Strelecki]
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October 22, 2008 06:16 pm UTC
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Audi is just a fancy word for Volkswagen. Volkswagen is just a fancy word for lemon. Discuss. J/K that car is beautiful, want to trade for a working DSM? So what's a Lambo?
DSMless...but you'll never get rid of me!
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Re: My New Ride
[Re: Dennis Wong]
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October 22, 2008 07:52 pm UTC
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Audi is just a fancy word for Volkswagen. Volkswagen is just a fancy word for lemon. Discuss. J/K that car is beautiful, want to trade for a working DSM? So what's a Lambo? Porsche on steroids? Audi on steroids? All the new Lambos use the exact same Quattro AWD system that Audi has.
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Re: My New Ride
[Re: Grant Redfern]
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October 22, 2008 10:45 pm UTC
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Brandon Clement
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Another 2.7 TT! Nice ride, love it.
A6 was just way too big for me. You'll find that after owning the car for awhile, you'll never go back to the 'boy racer' type again. Or maybe it's the fact that I'll be 29 in less than a week.
Where did you get your rotors/pads? That's what I'll be doing next spring. Party at Grant's house, I'll bring the hookers. Nice car tho, clean, but not my style
No more Jetta! Tattoo Artist at Lost Anchor
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Re: My New Ride
[Re: Grant Redfern]
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October 22, 2008 10:46 pm UTC
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Brandon Clement
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Audi is just a fancy word for Volkswagen. Volkswagen is just a fancy word for lemon. Discuss. J/K that car is beautiful, want to trade for a working DSM? So what's a Lambo? Porsche on steroids? Audi on steroids? All the new Lambos use the exact same Quattro AWD system that Audi has. Real men drive Supras
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Re: My New Ride
[Re: Brandon Clement]
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October 22, 2008 10:56 pm UTC
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Bashar Khalifeh
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Since Audi toke over lambo, they've come a long way. I was never a fan of Lamborghini, but you got to admit they are one of the greatest, and most exciting car makers.
The interior of lambos looks like the newer A8/A6, and they got the same navi system I got in mine, which the previous owner had bought from Europe. Makes it very unique, because it wasn't even offered as an option back when it was made.
As for the car it self, I love it, and love how it "insulates" you from the rest of the world, and it's got such a presence on the road I feel (can't wait for the tints, debadge, clear headlights, and smoked taillights). God knows how an A8 would feel, or the S8 with lambos V10!!!
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Re: My New Ride
[Re: Brandon Clement]
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October 22, 2008 11:37 pm UTC
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Grant Redfern
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Another 2.7 TT! Nice ride, love it.
A6 was just way too big for me. You'll find that after owning the car for awhile, you'll never go back to the 'boy racer' type again. Or maybe it's the fact that I'll be 29 in less than a week.
Where did you get your rotors/pads? That's what I'll be doing next spring. Party at Grant's house, I'll bring the hookers. Nice car tho, clean, but not my style actually, there is 6th annual hallowe'en / birthday party
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Re: My New Ride
[Re: Grant Redfern]
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October 23, 2008 06:06 am UTC
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Brandon Clement
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oh snap, clients allowed, perfect grant! Free alcohol, that's real sweet Grant, I sure am happy to have you as my insurance agent!
No more Jetta! Tattoo Artist at Lost Anchor
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