Geoff is bored, so here's a timeline....running. 56k grab a drink.

[skiba]

I wish my headliner was black

[zombieattack]

Quote, originally posted by Lazer Viking »

i wish my car had black interior.. i have so many idea's of things to do.. but nothing matches my "clay" bull**** interior

Slate Blue

[.Mad Hatter.]

Youre excited? hahaha, imagine how I feel.

Ive decided to stick with the caps that I have and just put my money toward a proper powder coat.

[.Mad Hatter.]

Quote, originally posted by Love 4 Veedub »

I wish my headliner was black

Agreed, the interior stuff I have planned will look pretty out of place without a black headliner.

[Lazer Viking]

Quote, originally posted by kollisioncourse »

Youre excited? hahaha, imagine how I feel. Ive decided to stick with the caps that I have and just put my money toward a proper powder coat.

i wish i had gone powder coat with my wheels

oh well, makes it easier to change the color next year

[.Mad Hatter.]

Quote, originally posted by Lazer Viking »

i wish i had gone powder coat with my wheels oh well, makes it easier to change the color next year

are yours chipping, or could the finish just be nicer?

[Lazer Viking]

they arent chipping per-say, but the paint is comming off in a few area's probably from something under the paint, or lack of prep in that area...

and the finish could be nicer, im going to re do them with heavier coats, and more clear.. i thing that is the trick

[.Mad Hatter.]

Quote, originally posted by Lazer Viking »

they arent chipping per-say, but the paint is comming off in a few area's probably from something under the paint, or lack of prep in that area... and the finish could be nicer, im going to re do them with heavier coats, and more clear.. i thing that is the trick

Good call, I dont need to tell you how much of a difference the prep. makes. Im hoping to get a good price on the powdercoat and call it a day.

Also got the shift boot on after some struggling. Imagine trying to put a baby sized dome over a 2L pop bottle....actually, dont imagine that. Point is, it was a bitch, but i got it, and I love it. Pics. tomorrow.

[Lazer Viking]

yea, i was quoted at 50 a wheel for powder coat, i should have just done that

but who knows how long these celebrations will stay on my car

[Gti.1love.1life]

Quote, originally posted by Lazer Viking »

yea, i was quoted at 50 a wheel for powder coat, i should have just done that

Yeah, that is a good price, I got quoted $70 a wheel in NJ.

[.Mad Hatter.]

Did these prices include media/sand blasting?

[Lazer Viking]

no, i think it was an extra 20 bucks or so for all 4 wheels, i wansnt including that, because i can do that here

[skiba]

Quote, originally posted by kollisioncourse »

Good call, I dont need to tell you how much of a difference the prep. makes. Im hoping to get a good price on the powdercoat and call it a day. Also got the shift boot on after some struggling. Imagine trying to put a baby sized dome over a 2L pop bottle....actually, dont imagine that. Point is, it was a bitch, but i got it, and I love it. Pics. tomorrow.

It looks like a really nice piece, i almost ordered one last night but i need to think about what color and stuff i would like.

[.Mad Hatter.]

The boot installed, it looks better in person.

[Lazer Viking]

wish mine had come out better

[Gti.1love.1life]

Quote, originally posted by kollisioncourse »

Did these prices include media/sand blasting?

The $70 I was quoted locally included evrything.

[skiba]

Quote, originally posted by Lazer Viking »

wish mine had come out better

that is hottt!

[.Mad Hatter.]

Quote, originally posted by Lazer Viking »

wish mine had come out better

Now that is freaking awesome, goes real well with the interior man

[Lazer Viking]

yea, i dig it


dont mind the arms rest, it isnt finished

[skiba]

aha dont worry dude im in the same mode, my shifter surround is black suede, and i attempted the arm rest but its just been half assed for the past 2 months, the shifter came out super clean though it looks like it should be like that from the factory

[.Mad Hatter.]

After speaking with my uncle Ive established that a media blast and powder coat is going to cost $150/wheel. SOooooooooooooo, they will stay silver this season at least, the chrome valve caps wont look as good, but oh well, at least the finish on the wheels is nice.

Plus, thats more $ to put toward Koni's

[J44KK0]

Quote, originally posted by Lazer Viking »

wish mine had come out better

Looks good
I´ve wanted to do that ever since I saw this.

Quote, originally posted by Capt. Obvious »

[.Mad Hatter.]

Except that second guy tore apart an $1100 purse to make the boot

[kish0000]

i need to find a black or grey burberry pattern asap

[.Mad Hatter.]

Quote, originally posted by kish0000 »

i need to find a black or grey burberry pattern asap

Interlagos

Dont do your seats in it though...thats all mine

[.Mad Hatter.]

The poor thing wouldnt turn over today. It has been cranking really weak lately, and I have full acc. functions so Im thinking the starter motor has burnt out...that, or the relay for it is crapping out.

Anybody know where that relay is?

edit: Just ordered the Bentley on manual on CD-ROM, which I should have had from day one.


Modified by kollisioncourse at 5:28 PM 12/29/2007

[skiba]

I'm gonna say that relay is near the ecu, probably not under the dash

[.Mad Hatter.]

Looks like it was my battery, I didnt have time to boost it earlier as I was on my way out...it turned over with a boost.

New battery mod tomorrow!

[germankar]

all of your mods seem to be very tasteful, kudos. how have your black door handles held up?

[.Mad Hatter.]

Quote, originally posted by germankar »

all of your mods seem to be very tasteful, kudos. how have your black door handles held up?

Thank you, thats exactly what Im trying to accomplish.

the black door handles look exactly the same today as they did when I painted them. I would HIGHLY recommend painting them to anyone who is considering buying them.

[.Mad Hatter.]

Shaved the rings off the trunk today...oh noez, how will anyone know its an audi!!!!11

Anyways, I love the way it makes the lines on the trunk look, but there is a slight discoloration there which pisses me off. I polished and waxed it but its still there...wet sand may take care of it...

[skiba]

so hot man, love the look, and license plate frame is super clean.

A little rubbing compound a nice buff with a wheel should clean that up nicely

[zombieattack]

very nice

[windsorblue]

Quote, originally posted by kollisioncourse »

Another thread sparked my interest about this; where is my cluster from? Someone said it was not a 97 cluster, but its obviously not a '00 '01 cluster because it is entirely red. The guy who I bought the wheels from had a 99.5 avant, and he had the old style cluster...like older than mine, so Im confused, that doesnt leave any other model years, lol.

Geoff,

Your cluster is correct for your car, you have the trip computer. Not sure about Canadian market cars or the 97 model year, but for 98, 99, and 99.5 the trip computer was optional on the 1.8t in the US.

Nice meeting you last week and I'm glad you are happy with the wheels.

Happy new year,
Tom

[.Mad Hatter.]

Quote, originally posted by windsorblue »

Geoff, Your cluster is correct for your car, you have the trip computer. Not sure about Canadian market cars or the 97 model year, but for 98, 99, and 99.5 the trip computer was optional on the 1.8t in the US. Nice meeting you last week and I'm glad you are happy with the wheels. Happy new year, Tom

Ahh, very good.

Great meeting you too, cant wait to get the wheels on. Did you end up picking up those RX's?