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    10-12-2012 01:31 AM #36
    More threads for more scene points doe.
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    I've seen the way you drive. With a system like that and how your granny shiftin' not double clutchin' like you should. You're lucky that hundred shot of NOS didn't blow the welds on the intake DJ!
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    10-12-2012 05:03 AM #37
    day 1: 2 pages already.

    I make a thread and its lucky if it gets 2 pages lol
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    10-12-2012 10:08 AM #38
    Not really sure man, they are about 6 threads up from the bottom with the perches in, nothing else is different....
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    10-12-2012 02:06 PM #39


    This morning on the drive down to school I realized my tires are really really worn. This is due to my toe still not being perfect in the rear (a poor quality alignment rack led to me correct the toe incorrectly). Caleb's rack said that I would be better off removing them completely, which I will now go do at the shop.

    Then I will be taking the car to a more reliable shop with a better rack, and having them align, as well as flip my rear tires to salvage any life that might be left in them.

    This should get me through this weekend and then I will just be waiting until Ian's tires are available to me.

    Just dawned on me that I might as well change the ball joints if I am doing an alignment anyway. Work work work

    A cool panoramic shot I took last night in my garage:



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    10-12-2012 02:40 PM #40
    like the wheels
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    10-12-2012 08:40 PM #41
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    like the wheels
    Thanks man!

    Tore into the car today, replaced the ball joints and pulled the rear toe shims. Car is currently on the alignment rack and they're flipping the tires





    And some other shots from this morning:





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    10-12-2012 10:30 PM #42
    good stuff ...watchin
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    10-12-2012 10:43 PM #43
    love this car

    that pup look exactly like mine lol
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    10-12-2012 11:07 PM #44
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    10-13-2012 12:25 AM #45
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    10-13-2012 11:24 AM #46
    Shots from yesterday!

    All my **** laid out:



    Removing the axle bolt:



    Raised up:



    Axle bolt removed:



    Ball joint coming out:



    Ball joint trapped in the spindle:



    Threw my ball joint press on and popped that out quick (OEM+ Tools):



    Other side:



    Removed:



    Reassembled:



    Front buttoned up:




    Then moved to the rear, didn't take many pics, except taking a shot of the caliper shimming required:



    Shims removed!



    And Scott's Zino



    Then as I said, I had the car aligned. Came out very well, and the tech even worked on centering my rear beam on the car, which has reduced my rubbing quite a bit. The tires will need to be replaced ASAP, but otherwise the suspension feels quite solid.

    Out to a local show now, pics later
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    10-13-2012 07:33 PM #47
    Went to a local show today and got third place for watercooled!





    Replacement caps came and I put one in and tucked the other away incase I ever need it





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    10-13-2012 07:54 PM #48
    Oohhhh maybe now would be a good time to put the build on Ed38! Zack...

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    10-13-2012 07:54 PM #49
    You'd have gotten first if the noise machine was properly working. Kinda sad Dylan didn't hear it.
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    10-14-2012 03:48 AM #50
    Quote Originally Posted by mellbergVWfan View Post
    You'd have gotten first if the noise machine was properly working. Kinda sad Dylan didn't hear it.


    Some pics from today:













































    Back at my shop:















    And some shots taken of me doing car-limbo:





    Also cleaned up and installed my monster mats today

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    10-15-2012 01:49 AM #51
    Went to another show today, here are some assorted pics (some re-edited) from the weekend, very out-of-order!

































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    10-15-2012 01:48 PM #53
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    Also cleaned up and installed my monster mats today

    Best progress this car has seen.
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    10-15-2012 05:13 PM #54
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    10-15-2012 05:23 PM #55
    Sooooo many pictures, sooooo many great looking cars... too little time...
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    10-15-2012 05:45 PM #56
    Awesome pics!
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    10-15-2012 05:55 PM #57
    Hi Zach!

    Nice new build thread
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    liking/appreciating static is one thing, but to think its better that airride is a whole nuther story....better ride and handling while driving, more drivability, and looks better when parked....you might as well say its better to always have a hard on...id rather deflate it when im not using it and then pump it up when its time to go....lol...
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    10-16-2012 12:01 AM #59
    Holy axel rub! Guess that's what the raxle is for

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    10-16-2012 01:54 AM #60
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    10-16-2012 10:15 PM #61
    Them rear tires are ballllld!
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    10-17-2012 06:06 PM #62
    So yesterday I started to try my rear beam bushings. Got one bolt out, then the other one backed out against the gas tank. Got frustrated and nervous, put it all back togehter.











    Broke this piece of ****:



    Then I decided I best do something, so I popped out my rear shock bolts, spun the coils down a bit, and put in new upper spring bushings.









    Still frustrated, I fixed my rear door gap to relax:

    Before:



    After:



    (I swear there is a difference).

    Next time I will put in my new rear bearings and hubs

    Adam's Rotors are the only thing I haven't received yet, hopefully they will show up soon
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    10-17-2012 08:27 PM #63
    List:

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    Ian's Tires will be going on my car once he gets the Futuras on!
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    Front spindles will be fully stripped and painted, new bearing, ball joints, reconditioned hubs, new rotors and screws, new strut bearings, and a driverside Raxle
    Car will get a huge detail soon.

    My local source for fender liners fell through, so I am on the hunt for some new front fender liners
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    10-17-2012 09:54 PM #64
    some great pics man. love the car as always
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    10-17-2012 11:42 PM #65
    On the progress and new thread

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    Quote Originally Posted by dubvinci View Post
    liking/appreciating static is one thing, but to think its better that airride is a whole nuther story....better ride and handling while driving, more drivability, and looks better when parked....you might as well say its better to always have a hard on...id rather deflate it when im not using it and then pump it up when its time to go....lol...
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    in for progress

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    10-18-2012 01:59 PM #67
    Dude let me know when you want to do your rear beam! It is a huge PITA, but I have done it, so I am offering my services!
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    10-18-2012 02:18 PM #68
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    10-18-2012 03:28 PM #69
    Zach lookin' like a fool with his pants on the ground!
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    10-18-2012 04:48 PM #70
    in for the thread.. nice car!

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