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

[Sole_]

Looks so good! I miss my stupid car

[thepirate]

Llllloooooovvvvvveeeeeee it.

[.Mad Hatter.]

Thank you sirs. More from last night:

[99.5blacka4]

I don't see how your brother doesn't get dizzy or fall when Hea running around with his light. Lol

[futur]

pics made boner. true story bro.

[DeathLens]

I don't see how your brother doesn't get dizzy or fall when Hea running around with his light. Lol

These shots were with my other lights, I have a set of Alien Bees

BUT, I have fallen doing the painting before........a couple times (remembers the wet grass incident )

[99.5blacka4]

These shots were with my other lights, I have a set of Alien Bees

BUT, I have fallen doing the painting before........a couple times (remembers the wet grass incident )

Are you bringing these new fangled alien lights to h2o this year? I might actually be driving something worth shooting this year

I was praying you werent going to fall last year, I would of felt horrible as I am sure eating a parking lot isnt very tasty

[DeathLens]

Are you bringing these new fangled alien lights to h2o this year? I might actually be driving something worth shooting this year

I was praying you werent going to fall last year, I would of felt horrible as I am sure eating a parking lot isnt very tasty

No I cannot imagine it tastes good at all.

I will see about bringing them, it's a lot of equipment to lug around.

I will definitely be shooting again though, hopefully a bunch more private shoots, I enjoy those, helps me to see everyones car in a different way then walking around it at a show.

[99.5blacka4]

No I cannot imagine it tastes good at all.

I will see about bringing them, it's a lot of equipment to lug around.

I will definitely be shooting again though, hopefully a bunch more private shoots, I enjoy those, helps me to see everyones car in a different way then walking around it at a show.

wasnt sure how big they were. I guess that's why you travel with your led pad, as its really easy to store, pack and carry.

I feel like I wasted your time last year as the car wasnt all that nice enough to shoot. Hopefully it meets some standards.

Geoff or Matt- Have you guys decided where you're staying at this year down there?

[DeathLens]

wasnt sure how big they were. I guess that's why you travel with your led pad, as its really easy to store, pack and carry.

I feel like I wasted your time last year as the car wasnt all that nice enough to shoot. Hopefully it meets some standards.

Geoff or Matt- Have you guys decided where you're staying at this year down there?

Never time wasted The first car I light painted was a stock Civic.

Hotel wise I believe we will be staying at the same place, not sure of the name but it was at the (top?) of the strip by the bridge.

[Lazer Viking]

swapping to facelift vents and center console any time soon ?

[Seerlah]

Looks clean. Where did you get that brake fluid reservoir cap from?

[.Mad Hatter.]

swapping to facelift vents and center console any time soon ?

probably not...I hate wiring...the only thing I would want is a later pre-facelift center console for the cup holders, lol.

Seerlah, that fluid cap has been on the car since I bought it.

[aledelic42]

looks awesome! (this is nickbroderick btw) i'm sure alex would think the same

[MarcMiller]

Geoff you have Falken 512s? Thinking about going from 205/45 Nankangs to 215/45 512s...do you always run them?

[thepirate]

512s are awesome Marc. If I had the money and if they made a 205/40/18 I'd get a pair. I had 512s on my Mercedes wheels they lasted sooo long.

[.Mad Hatter.]

Geoff you have Falken 512s? Thinking about going from 205/45 Nankangs to 215/45 512s...do you always run them?

Yes sir. Both this year and last year

[MarcMiller]

Good to know. i found a set of 512s for 312$ shipped. im hoping going from 205/45s to 215/45s will help me not break my barrels as easily.

[Mihai_A4-B5_]

beautiful shots! your car always impresses me

i am getting into photography more and more...i just bought a Nikon D7000 a few days ago

[99.5blacka4]

Good to know. i found a set of 512s for 312$ shipped. im hoping going from 205/45s to 215/45s will help me not break my barrels as easily.

My only .02 cents is this.. 512's stretch like they are a size smaller. So a 215/45 will stretch like a 205/45 from anywhere else. You might still have the riding on the sidewall issue that caused it to separate the last time (by the looks).

So you might wanna look into 225/45/17 512's, so it has the 215 stretched look you were after.

[.Mad Hatter.]

Agreed. Take a look at Wes' setup with the Twists. He was running a 205/40 Nitto Neogen and the stretch is basically identical to my 215/40 512 (both on 8s.)

[meloman]

Cant decide what I like more, the photography skills or your car!

[jrodmk2]

Good to know. i found a set of 512s for 312$ shipped. im hoping going from 205/45s to 215/45s will help me not break my barrels as easily.

215/45 512's are what I have for my 10's, I think if you look back when you were looking for tires in your thread I suggested to go with 215's

sorry to crap on the thread a little

i always enjoy the photo skills in thread also.

[.Mad Hatter.]

sorry to crap on the thread a little

non sense. The more info the better.

Question for y'all since Nic has made me think now; can I use a center console (from the shifter surround back) from a 98/98.5? Matt's car has an armrest and better cup holders which would be nice. What would be involved?

[Aliel]

non sense. The more info the better.

Question for y'all since Nic has made me think now; can I use a center console (from the shifter surround back) from a 98/98.5? Matt's car has an armrest and better cup holders which would be nice. What would be involved?

I'm 99% sure it will fit since the mounting points are identical. I think 1999.5 and up is a bit different. BTW I'm jealous of you guys that have black interior from the factory. I'm going through so much trouble changing from tan to black.

[.Mad Hatter.]

I'm 99% sure it will fit since the mounting points are identical. I think 1999.5 and up is a bit different. BTW I'm jealous of you guys that have black interior from the factory. I'm going through so much trouble changing from tan to black.

This was my hope...time to find some parts maybe

I noticed your interior work over on AZ...it's going to be quite impressive when done

[Aliel]

This was my hope...time to find some parts maybe

I noticed your interior work over on AZ...it's going to be quite impressive when done

Thanks man. It's just taking too long and I'm starting to get anxious. But over here I can't find any S4s to get the interior bits from so we are painting some of the plastic parts with plastic paint and it's slowing down the process.

I love the way your car is coming out as well. Your wheels are sex.

[.Mad Hatter.]

Thanks!

Found this on AZ:

When I went from a Racetec with 2" piping to a Precision 600hp core with 2.5" piping, I gained like 43whp with no other changes.

Granted this is a 5557 but ****, I'd be real happy with a 10whp gain.

Seerlah, what's the status on Treadstone, lol.

[gear]

Thanks!

Found this on AZ:



Granted this is a 5557 but ****, I'd be real happy with a 10whp gain.

Seerlah, what's the status on Treadstone, lol.

Makes me want to change out the race tech already have the link to this?

[.Mad Hatter.]

I don't remember where I found it now. That's literally all he posted; it was in a comp turbo thread or something and he chimed in because the OP only made like 330whp.

[Seerlah]

Hey Geoff, remember a couple posts back where I asked if you can help someone out who needs a GT2871R tune? Well, he still needs one. If you don't mind sharing your tweaked file, could you possibly let him use it? He is on Audizine, user name jaychen if you want to contact him directly. But respond here regardless, if you can!

Edit: Nvmd. He said he has 630cc injectors. But back on topic, car is looking really good, man

[.Mad Hatter.]

haha thanks. Any progress with the intercoolers?

We had our first real show here yesterday. Over 400 cars apparently.



MOST of our line up

[Seerlah]

I'm broke, so getting the deposit is rather tough for me. My friend will more than likely not be able to assist in lending me the money, but he still owes me some money. I'll collect that towards the $500 deposit (yeah, times are tough right now). I picked up a used AEM Uego to replace my piece of sh*t Innovate LC-1, and I did not pay him yet (he wanted me to confirm it works before I sent payment). He said instead of paying him for it, place it towards the GB deposit. And I have my Greddy intercooler up for sale. So:

$100 for the AEM Uego that I have
$100 my friend owes me
$200 for my Greddy intercooler

I would only need to come out the pocket by $100 if things go smooth, minus the $100 my friend owes me. The intercooler is already pending sale, and I need to get a shipping quote for it tomorrow (same person who wanted your tune). Deposit is refundable after the GB is complete, so no real big deal. It's just getting the $500 when I don't have it. Well, I have it. But I can't spend my excess money on stuff like this, at my current juncture. I'll def keep you up to date, though. I want to try and get a lot of these out when they get made.

[k04jettajj]

soo inspiring

[.Mad Hatter.]

Got my S4 center console in, just waiting on the armrest lid and then I'm going to get it and the e-brake handle wrapped in either perf. leather or real suede with 1/4 of foam on each for a nice chunky feel.

Matt was the official photographer for Spring Fling 2012. It's the 9th year of the show and it is always the big kick off for the local VAG scene.





The parking lot was le weird...I don't actually have reverse rake. Our whole row of cars was about 1/2 higher up front than normal, it even made Gill's Legacy and Steve's E30 look tall, lol.