Coming together.. pics of watercooler resevoir, intake throttle bodies and supercharger in place.

[Andre Soto]

 

Andre Soto
www.turbobimmer.com

[Ecurb62]

sweet! Looks nice. Engine looks clean as well. Gettign close to shooooooow time eh?

Maybe next weekend? I get back from Switzerland Saturday evening. Just lemme know.

Any other items, loose ends, etc, let me know.

can you resend that cost spread sheet you do, with sale of items, purchase, and your time?

Then we gotta talk about whity. She is leaking oil, I think, but runs well. Torn about what to do.

 

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From: Andre Soto

To: 3 Mpressed

Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 7:06 PM

Subject: Coming together.. pics of watercooler resevoir, intake throttle bodies and supercharger in place.

 

Andre Soto
www.turbobimmer.com

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[Soto, Andre NL/LUS-EAC1]

 

Yeah not too long now.. I'm excited!
Still to do:

1- put on spoiler.
2- install new brakes for front  (in mail) - return incorrect rotors

3- finish sc install - (waiting on ecu from vfengineering)

4- break-in

5- re-powder coat strut tower bar.

 

Haven't sold front rotors yet.. but pending sale.

I'll send the receipt to you soon.

Keep an eye on oil if whitey is leaking. 

Give me a call and we can talk about whitey.. or this weekend we can chat.

I'll keep you updated on how things progress this week.

 

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From: Mpre...@googlegroups.com [mailto:Mpre...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ecurb62
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 11:11 AM
To: Mpre...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Coming together.. pics of watercooler resevoir, intake throttle bodies and supercharger in place.

[ecu...@sbcglobal.net]

Yep, I put in 3 qts. At cruise speed and gas it registers around 35psi on gage. At idle, it is about 25+. Looks like oil pan. Was going to lift and get under but got crushed with patients (literally crushed) and got "honey do-ed" this weekend. Since wifey can't do certain things, I got hit with that. Man, life is gonna change. So, probably unlikely that blaki will be ready next weekend eh???

As far as whity, it is a decent ride and tough to kill. I bet with a little more love, it would be a keeper.
Here is what I am pondering (but still willing to sell if buyer comes along).

 

New Wheels (cheap)

Try to tighten lines, creaks, adn clean up look

New spoiler

Make a little quieter

Tranny to shift smoother

Stop oil guzzling

A buff and maybe clear coat?

Revive glass.

 

Other than that, its a gem

 

I am torn between putting a little more $$ in and keeping, and selling as is. Or just giving it to you.

 

Hehehe

 

Gotcha again.

[Soto, Andre NL/LUS-EAC1]

Ouch 3 qts? Probably something stupid..

U ain't kidding about life changing.. half your time is gone - definitely. But the loss is offset greatly by the rewards.  I'm still on plan for this weekend.. maybe sunday (i'll need sat likely to wrap things up) I'll keep this whitey change list.. and cost it.

 

 

 

André Soto
Design Engineer, Product Development

LuK USA LLC
3401 Old Airport Road
Wooster, OH  44691
Tel: (330) 202-6581   Fax: (330) 202-6299
Email address: andre...@schaeffler.com
www.lukusa.com

 

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From: Mpre...@googlegroups.com [mailto:Mpre...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ecu...@sbcglobal.net
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 9:58 AM

[ecu...@sbcglobal.net]

No shit! Ready this weekend? Do I need to bring a check? Let me konw. I am headed to switzerland till saturday night. Big gun show on sunday as well in Niles. May head out to you either early sunday, or if you prefer, later sunday. Will bring and drop off whity. Make sure you take some nice pics. I will as well, and send to mags. Need a pic of you next to car.

[Soto, Andre NL/LUS-EAC1]

I just talked with a photographer friend of mine.. and we're going to try and get some pics done on sunday.. so maybe sun evening pickup? You'll need a check.. i'll send that receipt update soon, when I finish everything. I'll probably take a day off this week to ensure completion.

 

 

André Soto
Design Engineer, Product Development

LuK USA LLC
3401 Old Airport Road
Wooster, OH  44691
Tel: (330) 202-6581   Fax: (330) 202-6299
Email address: andre...@schaeffler.com
www.lukusa.com

 

From: Mpre...@googlegroups.com [mailto:Mpre...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ecu...@sbcglobal.net

Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 8:46 AM

[ecurb]

hey dre

Wassup. I am back from Sweitzedeutche tonight. Headed to gun show tomorrow, maybe to you later? Need $$$$ figure and time bro.

If not ready, no worries, we can do in near future. Give ice yet?

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Andre Soto

To: 3 Mpressed

Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 7:06 PM

Subject: Coming together.. pics of watercooler resevoir, intake throttle bodies and supercharger in place.

 

Andre Soto
www.turbobimmer.com

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[Andre Soto]

Hey boss..

Well I got the kit finished and the brakes completed last night..

I drove the car but I haven't taken the RPM's above 4500 yet.. that's where the power is. Car seems very tame in this range.

Started right up no problems.

VF recommends a break in time on the supercharger of 300 miles.. so I was babying last night.

There is a vacuum leak somewhere that I haven't found yet.. I think it's the blow off valve.. the rpm will drop right

after you left off the gas. Shouldn't be too tough to figure out where. There is also a small water leak on the intake

manifold.. I'm going to have to pipe cement it, it looks like.
Anyway.. I guess I won't have it ready for you today.. hope you understand.

 

The brakes look awesome I must say. You''ll be happy with those for sure.

 

I should be able to get final pricing out to you today though.

[Ecurb62]

OK dokey

Do you think pipe cement will hold over time? You will have to tell me what to look for if it gives. WHity is happily resting. Waiting for fate to be decided. I will be out again the next several weeks for meeting. Usually leave midweek, back end of week. Will have to get by one day. Can send check in mail if needed sooner.

Are my wheels still shiny? :)

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From: Andre Soto

[Andre Soto]

I"m not sure If I have to use it yet (pipe cement).. it looks like the teflon tape is holding.

I'm outside polishing the wheels right now.. well after I'm done typing :)

Photographer is still on for today.. so I'm going to install the spoiler right now as well.

If all goes well you'll have some stunning shots... all we need is 1 :)