Darren, that's ridiculously clean. Almost as clean as your car's underside... which is scary on it's own.

Just picking myself off the floor here.

I do not think that I never seen something that clean.

Ghislain.

Wow, that's freaking clean Darren.

Well I have seen his car twice and I thought that everyone knew by now how clean it was, yet it continues to suprise everyone. Props to that
Typically a car gets dirtier and older with everyday, yet somehow Daren's gets increasingly cleaner and newer. Now that its AWD, the only reason I am not jelous of your car is because it is not black

Thanks guys, that was just after a quick clean (not as thorough as I'd like to do, but don't have the time I use too). Try to keep it in "like new" condition but you can see some wear over the past 6+ years of summer driving, as the car was like new when I got it, with 19K on it.

Here is my newly acquired '90 tsi awd

Well now that I am back in my stomping grounds I decided to start working on my beast again. Aquired a house in London with a 3 car garage so slowly I am getting everything set up and working on the car for next year.

I installed a fluidyne rad and a Taylor battery relocate kit. A built 6-bolt with a stock second gen head. Magnus intake, front mount. Hahn 16G kit. Stock cams and all that. Netted 330awhp and 343awtq. 17 psi. I have a header to put on, a meth kit I will experiment with. Exedy twin disk so I can shift again (I hate ACT). A jay racing alternator relocate kit. HKS 272's and a few other trinkets. at around 25 psi im hoping for over 400 whp.

The car was good for a high-mid 12 second quarter mile two years ago, couldnt shift thanks to my dragging clutch. Also passed an e-test with no EVAP, EGR or cat It felt nice to get back in it because it had been so long. I have the fever again, and the only perscription is more cowbell, so more cowbell there will be

I am definately changing the interior, the tan leather is not doing it for me anymore haha. I should clean up the engine someday, its been sitting in storage for a while but it fired right up and drove a couple hours without a problem

At the 2009 Canadian National SoloSprint Championships this past weekend...

That is such a beautiful car, what track is that? Those are 5 zigen FN01R wheels (or whatever they call them) correct? Fitment is absolutely awesome.

Thanks! The track is Atlantic Motorsport Park in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. The wheels are 5Zigen FN01R-C 17x10 5/114.3 +12mm and the tires are Kumho ECSTA V710 275/40R17.

S15 front end is fracking sexy

Dear Darren,

F u. "semi clean" That is the cleanest engine bay I have ever seen. I am so incredibly jealous. I love it man.

Alright Darren, I see your clean engine bay and raise you another!

^^^

Looks good.

A wire tuck and matching plug wires would make a BIG difference.

Just my $0.02 CAD

Haha working on the plug wires. I found these for free, and dont you know that your plug wires are supposed to match your pressure plate?

Lol nice!

That's so clean.

So you are running a GM maf? Which means you can run a 2G dejon intake?

^^^
If I'm not mistaken, it's actually the FP 4" pipe.

Looks excellent, functional well presented Garret

I can't see one rusted bolt!

Whats your setup consist of ?

It is a MAPerformance fully built 2.3 stroker with their heavy duty rods and Wiseco pistons. Completely ported head with BC 280 cams and a crower spring / retainer kit and a ceramic coating package. ACT 2600 and a FP 20g turbo.

And trust me, there is not one rusted bolt in that engine bay. If you look closely you might find a scratch, but thats about it.

Oh true enough, all looks the same to my newb butt still.

I aspire to have such a clean engine bay.

Heres my first pic to this post, taken on a bad quality phone lol

I LOVE those rims (L)

OHHHH so your Deep Mann lol! I never knew who you were and it was funny seeing you on the road and at hooters that one day man.
Now its nice to connect the name face and car. Sorry I dont think we got around to introducing eachother.

I was considering doing that (nightshades I assume) to the ambers(rear turn signals) of my tailights. But I figured I would get some hassle for it. Never get stopped by the law?

Thanks Mike K. some people like them others don't lol I think they flow with the car...was thinking about coating them black any suggestions?



Mike Lane... yeah i member seeing you in Hamilton when they had that car show lol, Nice eclipse


Charles, I never got in any trouble with the law regarding my lights, I got pulled over many times due to other reasons but no officer said anything about them

Here's a couple from Shannonville full track, weekend before last:

Hey, who's in my passenger seat!!


Inside front wheel lift anyone?




More pictures from the event can be found here:
http://www.tanneymotorsport.com/gallery2/v/2009SoloSprint/2009Event8/?g2_page=7

Here's a few from the SCCA Nationals in Lincoln, Nebraska. Go Huskers!



Now rear wheel lift:

Deep,

Ive definitely seen you around then.

I'd honk, but i dont have a horn button . I'll just wave next time i see you.

very nice pics Tashko. You must a photographer working for u

Last time I tried raod racing with leather seat, I was all over. Will never try that again.

Yup, the leather seats are a pain but I lock my seat-belt with arm and shoulder out, then it's nice and tight when I put my arm and shoulder back in. Not the best but it'll have to do until I put a race seat in.

@Alex, thanks dude. No paparazzi following me but luckily, the events I go to always have either an official photographer or there's enough photo enthusiasts that post the pictures they take.

It's been a busy month! Here's some pics from last weekend in Picton:

I have a brand new CG-Lock I could sell you if you're interested. Just send me a PM.

more recent shot of my car at this years Importfest!

Nice!
Hey Ryan, How'd you mount your license plate? Did you just drill into the bumper?

Now that I got my bumper painted, I want to get rid of that ugly bracket I have and want a more clean look.

^^^
Mike, I felt the same way so I drilled and tapped my bumper to accept two M6 bolts. Just be careful not to torque them too much. Spring washers help.

Hmm.. I was thinking of the mount that is used on the Evo's. Pretty sure theres a bracket that goes in the air duct hole, and then bolts to something behind the bumper.

Hard to tell from just looking at pictures online.
http://aycu40.webshots.com/image/41119/2002056874597387305_rs.jpg

Your car looks great Ryan, do you have any interior shots with those Recaro seats?

Ryan, did you win anything? My buddy Steve was there, and he was supposed to win Best VW.... he got the trophy and cash, but the judges realized they made a mistake, and took it all back.

Shitty part was, the guy who won best VW owned an Audi and won the best VW/Audi class.

One of these day's I'll pick up another DSM, but right now my stable is full.

hey ryan, yeah i ended up winning third place for the Baddest Eclipse of 2009.. and thats some shitty luck about the award your friend got, the judging at the event was a little sketchy! Didnt exactly seem to organized

and cody.. heres a few shots of the seats inside the car!
they are coming out this winter when i store it if anybody is interested.. they are the 30th or 40th anniversary SRD's. Pretty rare but they rub against the door everytime you close it and they sit extremely high.. id rather have comfort then looks.