R32 Suspension GTG :: Saturday, May 5 [Archive]

stollen

04-12-2007, 11:23 AM

Well, after not getting anything for the R32 last year (funds had to go towards getting married :hide: ) I promised her (the car, not the wife) that this year I would get her more presents. I started with the wheels a month ago, and now I have a set of STaSIS StreetSport coilovers to put on. Also, I have a Neuspeed 22mm rear sway bar to put on that has been sitting in my basement for probably a year and a half or so now. The install of the rear sway bar requires the exhaust to come off the car, so she has been telling me that since its coming off anyway that she deserves a new exhaust as well. We will see about that one....

Anyway, I will probably be giving her (installing) the suspension and rear sway bar on Saturday May 5th. Next weekend is the wife's birthday (won't say how old she is, but its a significant one) and I doubt I could get away with being in the garage all day with my "mistress" as the wife refers to her :D More details to follow, but I just wanted to get this out there so people know about it and can figure plans out if they want to come join the fun.

Let's see if we can get through an install without busting out the sawzall or losing a finger! :poke:

If nothing else you get to see my car up on jackstands (plural) ;)

http://www.projektgerman.com/photopost562/data/500/r32ssr.jpg

UPDATE:
How do you get to our house? Well, put the following address into mapquest and get driving directions, they are probably better than me trying to explain it :D

address removed....

Its a townhouse so parking may be a pain, don't worry though, we will find room for everyone. I would like to start this early, maybe around 10 AM or so? We have a grill and food could be purchased.... More on that later.

sml

04-12-2007, 11:26 AM

ill be there and you better beleive im bringing the sawzall

cadwiz

04-12-2007, 11:29 AM

stollen

04-12-2007, 11:36 AM

WILL THIS BE A MORNING THING?

I will for sure start in the morning, I want to clean my CAI filter as well (gotta take the front driver's side wheel off to get to it). I will probably do that early on in the morning. I would guess I would be in the garage around 10 AM....

DSV

04-12-2007, 11:51 AM

Graduation is the day before, but I'll do my best to try to make it out. :tu:

twooly

04-12-2007, 11:59 AM

Count me in. Ill probably be able to get out there around 1 or so, since I have a volunteer thing in the morning.

manguyen

04-12-2007, 12:00 PM

can i come? can we do mine too? i still have those spring compressors i bought from autozone in the back of my car still....

DSV

04-12-2007, 12:02 PM

can i come? can we do mine too? i still have those spring compressors i bought from autozone in the back of my car still....

Last time you were an accessory to the accident. Your attendance may be compromised.... :laugh:

cadwiz

04-12-2007, 12:17 PM

Last time you were an accessory to the accident. Your attendance may be compromised.... :laugh:

I ABOUT FELL OFF MY CHAIR LAUGHING ... IF MARCUS AND MINH ARE GOING TO BE THERE I'M BUSY:twisted: :finger: :D

stollen

04-12-2007, 12:25 PM

can i come? can we do mine too? i still have those spring compressors i bought from autozone in the back of my car still....

Sure you can come! Unless mine goes fast I don't know that we could do yours too though. I have a 2 car garage where my car will be in the middle, and our driveway is way to sloped to do this type of work (just as SML). If we tried to put a car on jackstands in my driveway losing a finger would be the least of our worries. :eek:

twooly

04-12-2007, 12:31 PM

Sure you can come! Unless mine goes fast I don't know that we could do yours too though. I have a 2 car garage where my car will be in the middle, and our driveway is way to sloped to do this type of work (just as SML). If we tried to put a car on jackstands in my driveway losing a finger would be the least of our worries. :eek:

Ah where's the fun in having a flat surface. :D

manguyen

04-12-2007, 12:41 PM

WELL COOL GARY...JUST MAKE SURE THE HOOD IS DOWN AFTER TAKING THE TOP BOLTS OUT AND THE FINGER THING IS COVERED... OR TELL MARCUS HE CANT COME:D

WILL THIS BE A MORNING THING? i THINK WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A PARTY THAT NIGHT ... MY B-DAY IS THE 6TH .....WITH THE FIRE PIT AND ALL WHO KNOWS BUT IF IT IS A DAY TIME THING I MIGHT BE DOWN, THEN WE CAN DO THE WHOLE PERTY THING. STILL DONT KNOW IF LORI PLANS ON A PARTY OR NOT THIS YEAR.:D

how dare you cad.... it was marcus jumping, even though it was my idea (audizine's idea) to jump on it... marcus' idea to hold onto the hood :) i am clear!! :)

USAC i'll just come along hoping that there will be time to work on mine.

stollen

04-12-2007, 01:15 PM

USAC i'll just come along hoping that there will be time to work on mine.

Cool, the sway bar install instructions estimate 1.5 hours and most people I have talked to say suspension install is around 3-4 hours with the right tools (which I am buying as well). Should be done kinda early if things go smoothly... ;)

turboA4

04-12-2007, 01:16 PM

i will be there!!!!!

UH OH!!!!!! i think we should invest in steel fingered gloves....:D

stollen

04-13-2007, 05:03 PM

Hey guys, I just realized that I am a complete idiot and that next weekend is the 21st (not 28th like I thought). I could do this on Saturday the 21st if its easier for you college kids. Are finals over May 4th or when are they over? Would the 21st work better (I assume that is the weekend before dead week) or is that too short of notice for everyone?

DSV

04-13-2007, 11:36 PM

I could do this on Saturday the 21st if its easier for you college kids. Are finals over May 4th or when are they over?

May 4th is the last day for finals. However, if you do it on the 21st I won't be able to make it. I'm planning on going up to the Albert Lea GTG in Minnesota that day. :tu:

stollen

04-13-2007, 11:40 PM

May 4th is the last day for finals. However, if you do it on the 21st I won't be able to make it. I'm planning on going up to the Albert Lea GTG in Minnesota that day. :tu:

Oh, forgot about that. Nevermind, let's stay with the May5th date.

DSV

04-13-2007, 11:41 PM

Good deal. :tu:

stollen

04-13-2007, 11:45 PM

Good deal. :tu:

And its going to taunt me because the coilovers showed up today. They look goooooood :D

Loccusst

04-14-2007, 12:10 AM

I might be able to show up.....at some point.

stollen

04-18-2007, 09:49 AM

The coilovers are here!!!

http://images.rdefined.com/albums/newstuff/suspension.jpg

The only thing I don't quite understand is what the white plastic rings are for. I assume two of them go between the rear springs and the spring perches (to prevent noise?), but I'm not sure.... The instructions and packing list are 100% in German :dunno:

Anyway, they should be pretty easy to install, I got new strut mounts and strut bearings as well so we don't need to disassemble the stock suspension at all.

Oh, and just for the heck of it here is a new pic taken yesterday of the R32 in its natural Iowa habitat while on a super secret recon mission :cool:
http://images.rdefined.com/albums/newstuff/r32_bail.jpg

twooly

04-18-2007, 10:05 AM

Love the pic :tu: I need to get some real pics of my car now that its getting warmer..... Hmmm now to think of cool places.

Gee Tea Eye V

04-18-2007, 11:34 AM

are those coils for me?? :laugh:

lookin good cant wait to see them on!

stollen

04-18-2007, 02:51 PM

Nice try Jake :finger:

Oh, and I found out what the white plastic rings are for, they go between the springs and spring perches to prevent most common "clank" type of noises.

sam

04-22-2007, 11:37 PM

DSV

04-22-2007, 11:42 PM

Hey, I'm the new guy haha, is it cool if I stop by and watch? I'm planning on doing this to my car and am intersted in seeing the process first hand. Plus it'd be awesome to meet some more people. Where's this being done at?

I believe it's going down at Gary's place in Johnston. Also, as always, spectators are welcome too. ;)

sam

04-23-2007, 12:02 AM

Awesome, if someone wants to PM me an address that'd be fantastic :) I'd be more than happy to help but I'm no Mr. Goodwrench. I'm good at things like "Hand me a screwdriver". :D

Loccusst

04-23-2007, 12:28 AM

I am gonna try and stop by after work.

stollen

04-23-2007, 08:31 AM

Awesome, if someone wants to PM me an address that'd be fantastic :) I'd be more than happy to help but I'm no Mr. Goodwrench. I'm good at things like "Hand me a screwdriver". :D

The original post has been updated with my address, definately try to make it, since the front suspension is the same you can see what you are getting yourself into for your install :D

cadwiz

04-23-2007, 12:09 PM

The original post has been updated with my address, definately try to make it, since the front suspension is the same you can see what you are getting yourself into for your install :D

Gary i am sorry to say that i will not be attending your gtg ..... most likely i will be mowing getting wood ready for the fire pit etc...... i'll be readying the nubwiz property for the gtg that we will have later that evening... if i get a chance i'll stop.

stollen

04-27-2007, 06:23 PM

So it looks like the list of attendees is:

sml
twooly (after noon)
manguyen (we still working on yours if there is time?)
turboA4
vdubstyle

Possibly:
dsv
Loccusst (after work?)

Did I miss anyone?

If you want my phone number send me a PM and I will send it your way. We can get something together for food, grilling if its not raining and something else if it is.... The plan is to start at 10 so we can get finished up in time to get to cadwiz's partay, which should be easy. Its only a week away now :yippee:

twooly

04-27-2007, 08:56 PM

Ill bring some adult beverages when I get there. ;)

Sinan

04-29-2007, 03:33 PM

this is very tempting...:D

Sinan

04-29-2007, 03:36 PM

ah feck it...I'll come. My girlfriend dumped me..I need some love...:D

cadwiz

04-29-2007, 04:53 PM

Loccusst

04-29-2007, 05:04 PM

Sorry to hear about the girlfriend....now you can focus on spending money on your other girlfriend, your car.

Sinan

04-29-2007, 05:47 PM

not like i was spending money on her anyway. i knew the dumpin day would come sooner or later...so why even waste the money? :D I know for sure whos not gonna leave me - my Rabbit. That's why I bought it a pretty shorty antena...:D ...and tint is coming too...and darkened rear lights.

anyway, can I by any chance get some help with taking off the Dick Witham decal on the back of my Rabbit when I come down there? I have a hair dryer, but if someone has any better idea, feel free to give.

Edit:
I just gotta msg from her.
She said "**** you, go and have fun with your ugly "wabbitch". seems like you love it more than your mother...let alone me."

hahahah!!!!!! this is a classssic!

that was response to my message:
"I'm gonna go drive my Rabbit and forget you."

Another EDIT:
I'll probably leave my house at around 7am. I might possibly bring another V-Dubber with his MKV. Or more. It'd be awesome if four-five VWs could drive together down the I35. So if I could get your phone, usacjudge, in case I need it for minor directions...:D

Loccusst

04-29-2007, 07:01 PM

Let it sit in the sun on a nice warm day. If it is just vynil it will come right off. If it is some sort of thing on with 3M adhesive then use a heat gun. We debadge cars all the time at work with one for the employees. I was lucky, my car never had a dealer label on it.

Gee Tea Eye V

04-29-2007, 07:28 PM

yeah it should just come off then goo gone will take away the rest of it, heat guns can be dangerous to your paint

oh and btw i might be able to make this, its kinda early.... :laugh:

stollen

04-29-2007, 07:35 PM

I send you my number Sinan, let me know if you have any problems finding the place. If anyone else wants my number let me know and I will send it to you. I am sure we have enough stuff around the house to get the dealer sticker off, I know my wife has a hair dryer (I hear the damn thing every morning :D )

Sinan

04-29-2007, 07:36 PM

yeah it should just come off then goo gone will take away the rest of it, heat guns can be dangerous to your paint

oh and btw i might be able to make this, its kinda early.... :laugh:

goo gone is available at walmart?

Gee Tea Eye V

04-29-2007, 07:49 PM

um prolly or an auto store but i think walmart should have it, itl take away the stickiness thats left over, at least thats what i used when i removed my emblems

Loccusst

04-29-2007, 08:59 PM

Is it just a vinyl sticker? Just set te car out in the sun and just peel away. Oh, and a heat gun is fine....we use them all the time in the bay. You only do it on low for like 5 sec and the vinyl is warm enough to come off. It isn't any differant than a warm day in the sun. Goo gone also gets rid of the wax in that spot you use it in.

Sinan

04-29-2007, 10:16 PM

4MotionV6

04-30-2007, 06:55 AM

stollen

04-30-2007, 08:31 AM

i believe its just a vinyl yes. i'll try your idea, Loc.

UPDATE:
sorry to jack your thread with my vinyl, Gary. looks like my friend who drives a Rabbit too will be coming down with me (he'll let me know if something comes up). I told him to ask anyone else if they wanted to come. But I'm praying that not more than 4-5 come because parking might be an issue. :D

No problem man, its kind of the way things go around here :D

We have room for probably 7 cars easily in the nice nearby "legal" parking spots, another 4 or 5 if we get creative and park along the streets. We should be just fine as long as 30 cars don't show up :eek:

twooly

04-30-2007, 08:49 AM

How about we just block the whole street and just do everything in the street east side style? ;)

sml

04-30-2007, 09:20 AM

How about we just block the whole street and just do everything in the street east side style? ;)

lol - "moving on up..."

stollen

04-30-2007, 09:27 AM

How about we just block the whole street and just do everything in the street east side style? ;)

I know you have a set of "east side jack stands" (cement blocks) that I can borrow don't you todd :finger:

twooly

04-30-2007, 09:48 AM

I know you have a set of "east side jack stands" (cement blocks) that I can borrow don't you todd :finger:

Sure do Ill bring them along.

Sinan

04-30-2007, 11:57 AM

Hey Sinan, the Dick Witham logo should be vinyl and also should come off no problem. I removed mine this weekend in about ten minutes with nothing but the sun and my fingers. No residue left over either. :tu:
awesome. I'll try it today.

No problem man, its kind of the way things go around here :D

We have room for probably 7 cars easily in the nice nearby "legal" parking spots, another 4 or 5 if we get creative and park along the streets. We should be just fine as long as 30 cars don't show up :eek:

hehe, that's what I'm afraid too. I'll be there around 9am. So I think I'll have a parking spot. I feel for guys who come at 12. :D

stollen

04-30-2007, 12:57 PM

awesome. I'll try it today.

hehe, that's what I'm afraid too. I'll be there around 9am. So I think I'll have a parking spot. I feel for guys who come at 12. :D

If you get here at 9 we might be done before some people even show up :hehehmn:

Now I gotta make sure I wake up early enough to get my coffee before 9 AM.

twooly

04-30-2007, 01:14 PM

Now I gotta make sure I wake up early enough to get my coffee before 9 AM.

Ill call you when I get up and wake you. :finger:

Sinan

04-30-2007, 05:01 PM

hahah..:D

I got my sticker off. :) didn't think it was that easy.

I might be there by 9am. Not sure. If that guy with his MKV goes too, we might be there by 8.30am. :D I'm sure we won't be driving 70mph the whole way down...:D

Sinan

05-01-2007, 02:16 AM

You want me to bring anything?
I can bring beer, pair of pliers, hammer, lots of bandages, and lots of bull****. :D

Sinan

05-02-2007, 01:04 PM

You better not cancel this. This is the only thing that keeps me alive.

Ok?

I see you guys kinda went quiet...something is up...

twooly

05-02-2007, 01:07 PM

Gary wants his suspension installed so I don't see it being canceled ;)

Sinan

05-02-2007, 01:17 PM

He better. :D but he's also married...:finger:

stollen

05-02-2007, 01:23 PM

He better. :D but he's also married...:finger:

HAHA! No, definately not cancelled. As a matter of fact I took Friday off of work so I can prepare. We will have something for grilling, and maybe all the sides too. Worst case scenario there is a grocery store pretty close and we can send someone on a run to pick up anything we need. So for now, bring your bull**** and get ready for a good time :D

Sinan

05-02-2007, 01:28 PM

Woohoo..awesome. :D I'm changing my oil Friday (just because of this :D I knew I'd be the "grocery boy" I need fresh oil :D ) I'm bringing beer. The least I can do.

stollen

05-02-2007, 01:50 PM

So the list is:

sml
twooly (after noon)
manguyen (we still working on yours if there is time?)
turboA4
vdubstyle
Sinan (maybe with posse)

Possibly:
dsv
Loccusst (after work?)
Gee Tea Eye V

Don't worry about bringing anything, if we need something I can send the wife after it :twisted:

cadwiz

05-02-2007, 01:52 PM

stollen

05-02-2007, 01:58 PM

thought adam was going to be gone???????

I haven't heard that, but it could be... :dunno:

Gee Tea Eye V

05-02-2007, 03:06 PM

yeah i think he said he was gunna be in KC unless i am mistaken

stollen

05-02-2007, 05:26 PM

yeah i think he said he was gunna be in KC unless i am mistaken

Hmm, ok.

You guys are just lucky I am waiting till Saturday. I got my side lift jack pad today, just gotta go pick up an impact wrench to make things go faster. I went downstairs (I put the suspension in the basement to try to keep it off my mind) and put the strut bearings and mounts on the front coilovers so they are ready to just put right on the car.... Such a tease, I want them on now grrrrr :banghead

Sinan

05-02-2007, 06:32 PM

If I come, and see the suspension already on R32, I'm gonna demand gas money.

twooly

05-02-2007, 08:25 PM

If I come, and see the suspension already on R32, I'm gonna demand gas money.

We'll give you some "orange pops" and you'll forget about it like that. Mmmm I want some now.......Hy-Vee here I come.

stollen

05-02-2007, 10:10 PM

We'll give you some "orange pops" and you'll forget about it like that. Mmmm I want some now.......Hy-Vee here I come.

Mmmm, orange pop.....

Don't worry Sinan, even though I am really wanting to put it on I really won't have time until Saturday. You will be able to stand there with a beer in one hand and tell me what I am doing wrong :D

Sinan

05-03-2007, 12:06 AM

hahah...man...I like you. Can't wait to shake your hand....:)

manguyen

05-03-2007, 02:41 PM

Hey i'll definately be there. I have a new set of spring compressors if you dont wanna go out and buy them. Can you PM me your address. Thanks.

turboA4

05-03-2007, 02:43 PM

he threw it on the first post now...

stollen

05-03-2007, 03:58 PM

Hey i'll definately be there. I have a new set of spring compressors if you dont wanna go out and buy them. Can you PM me your address. Thanks.

Cool! I may not need spring compressors (people have done a suspension swap on R32's without needing them) but they may be good to have just in case. :tu:

John2.0T

05-03-2007, 04:18 PM

I would bring them just in case.

Chances are you will be making ride height changes after you drive around a bit and let it settle. Spring compressors will come in handy when you need to make adjustments.

Gee Tea Eye V

05-03-2007, 04:50 PM

so suspension gtg number 2 will it be look who lost a finger round two as well :D:D:D:D:D

im excited, as long as i can get up early to come down, im sure marcus will call me

stollen

05-03-2007, 05:10 PM

so suspension gtg number 2 will it be look who lost a finger round two as well :D:D:D:D:D

im excited, as long as i can get up early to come down, im sure marcus will call me

:nono: Nobody is losing a finger this time....

I am excited too, this has been me over the past couple days ---> :yippee:

Post 300 by the way :D

DSV

05-03-2007, 06:02 PM

Post 300 by the way :D

http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/267/sparta.jpg

chuNknorris

05-03-2007, 09:58 PM

I might show up aswell for a bit.

Gee Tea Eye V

05-03-2007, 10:23 PM

awesome! :tu:

twooly

05-04-2007, 07:59 AM

Only one more day......can he wait???? Just Kidding

stollen

05-04-2007, 08:13 AM

Only one more day......can he wait???? Just Kidding

I have no choice, I will be busy today picking up a few last minute supplies and cleaning up the place a little.... But I can't wait for tomorrow :burnout:

chuNknorris

05-04-2007, 08:23 AM

Ill be down the street all day today at John Deere Credit.....working...... :(

Loccusst

05-04-2007, 10:01 AM

Can't wait for that movie to come out on HDDVD. I am surprised if you have today off you don't just start on it anyway.

Sinan

05-04-2007, 11:17 AM

I CAN'T wait...and it's not my car that's getting the suspension. :D

What kind of music does everyone listen? Beeetles!!? Floyd? :D NYSNC?

Anyway, I just hope it doesn't rain tomorrow too.

EDIT:
Looks like not. 75F is in order. Chance of precip. is 10%.

stollen

05-04-2007, 11:32 AM

Can't wait for that movie to come out on HDDVD. I am surprised if you have today off you don't just start on it anyway.

I just got back from picking up a 1/2'' drive impact wrench and a 14 piece metric deep impact socket set, I now have everything I need to do the install. Trust me, its hard not starting on it, but I have other things I need to do.

edit: oh yeah, and about the music. I am pretty much into bands like Tool, NIN, A Perfect Circle, Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin, 3 Days Grace and other rock. Not much of a country or hip-hop fan.

Gee Tea Eye V

05-04-2007, 12:02 PM

impact wrench eh.... sounds entertaining :laugh:

Sinan

05-04-2007, 12:08 PM

I just got back from picking up a 1/2'' drive impact wrench and a 14 piece metric deep impact socket set, I now have everything I need to do the install. Trust me, its hard not starting on it, but I have other things I need to do.

edit: oh yeah, and about the music. I am pretty much into bands like Tool, NIN, A Perfect Circle, Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin, 3 Days Grace and other rock. Not much of a country or hip-hop fan.
Ok, I'll bring some Romanian...hahah :D

Sinan

05-05-2007, 10:06 AM

I'm here...should I knock on your door? :D

stollen

05-05-2007, 10:10 AM

I'm here...should I knock on your door? :D

Are you sure you are at the right place? I have the garage door open and the audi sitting in the driveway, I don't see you????

Sinan

05-05-2007, 10:12 AM

lol..naw. I'm in DSM..I should be up there in about 10 from now. I'm at cousins hosue choking on coffee.

stollen

05-05-2007, 10:15 AM

lol..naw. I'm in DSM..I should be up there in about 10 from now. I'm at cousins hosue choking on coffee.

HAHA, nice... Cool, I am already started, the front is up on jackstands and the wheels are off...

turboA4

05-05-2007, 10:46 AM

Jake and I will be leaving in like a half hour....

Gee Tea Eye V

05-05-2007, 11:08 AM

wow gary ur ready hahaha

chuNknorris

05-05-2007, 12:16 PM

im gonna head over in a few

stollen

05-05-2007, 07:34 PM

Coilover install done! I would like to thank everyone for coming over and for helping out, I am exceptionally tired. Heading out to grab a bite to eat and hit nubwiz's b-day party. Pics should be posted tomorrow.... Unless I sleep all day :D

twooly

05-05-2007, 08:34 PM

Sinan

05-05-2007, 09:36 PM

I had fun. Too bad I couldn't stay all the way, but I got the idea what was going on. Met some cool guys and that was what I basically came down there for....and Gary's suspension....maybe.

stollen

05-06-2007, 12:25 PM

Dude sorry I missed this, just got home from my volunteer thing. What I thought was only going to be 4 or 5 hours ended up being 11. Lucky me. Oh well it was my good deed. I got stuck installing a new wood floor since I was the only one with an air nailer and mitre saw. :D Ah to have the right tools

Its cool Todd, we had too many tools actually, we tried using spring compressors and it really only made things more difficult. We tried using them and they only got in the way. It probably took us 3 times longer than it should have, but oh well. The front is kinda low right now, I might raise it up a little but it looks really good.

If I leave the front like it is I would probably want to lower the rear a little more than it is. I will see where it winds up after everything settles, set it where I want and then get the alignment. The ride is awesome with them though, there is pretty much no body roll in the corners anymore, just ask the 4 or 5 people that got a ride in it last night at the b-day party :D

DSV

05-06-2007, 01:09 PM

Gary says, "Anybody want a ride in the .:R?" Instantly about 10 start raising their hands and rushing over to the car to get in line. :laugh: And I'll admit, I was one of them. :D

iowaboostin

05-06-2007, 01:17 PM

Lets see some pics :D I installed my suspension, control arms and TRE's at kevin's (vwmeister) shop yesterday when you were doing this, all I can say is thank god for air tools! How long did it end up taking you?

stollen

05-06-2007, 01:29 PM

Gary says, "Anybody want a ride in the .:R?" Instantly about 10 start raising their hands and rushing over to the car to get in line. :laugh: And I'll admit, I was one of them. :D

All people gotta do is ask, I am always up for giving people a ride. No need to be shy about it :tu:

Lets see some pics :D I installed my suspension, control arms and TRE's at kevin's (vwmeister) shop yesterday when you were doing this, all I can say is thank god for air tools! How long did it end up taking you?

I have to shuffle some cars around, the Dodge is in the driveway behind the Audi, so I have to move it and then back the Audi out so I can get a decent pic. I am currently pretty comfortable on the couch so I don't know how soon I will get to taking pics :D The install started around 9, and after I did a little adjusting it was 5:30 or so. That is with standing around for an hour or two in the morning, and eating lunch... Probably a total of 3 hours not working on the car, and 2 hours figuring out that spring compressors were doing more harm than good :rolleyes:

stollen

05-06-2007, 02:45 PM

Page 5 is mine!!!

Here are a couple quick pics, first me under the car after the wife told me there was "something hanging down". It was just the vacuum line that goes to the flapper in the exhaust system, I forgot to clip it back to the fender liner, simple fix.

http://www.projektgerman.com/photopost562/data/500/DSC_0358.jpg

And here are a couple quick teaser pics of the reduced front wheel gap that I currently have, it looks awesome this low, but I may have to raise it up a little...

http://www.projektgerman.com/photopost562/data/500/DSC_0360.jpg

http://www.projektgerman.com/photopost562/data/500/DSC_0361.jpg

iowaboostin

05-06-2007, 03:19 PM

*whistle* noice!

stollen

05-06-2007, 04:00 PM

Ok, the wife took off to Target so I backed the Audi out and got a couple more shots. Here is the best comparison shots I have right now, the rears should probably come down a little more...

Before suspension:
http://www.projektgerman.com/photopost562/data/500/r32ssr.jpg

After suspension:
http://www.projektgerman.com/photopost562/data/500/DSC_0363.jpg

dub1.8t

05-06-2007, 04:13 PM

I would have to agree with you. The front looks good, bring the back down a little bit and it's money! :tu:

twooly

05-06-2007, 09:19 PM

Looks good man, yeah lower the back a little. :tu:

Gee Tea Eye V

05-06-2007, 10:50 PM

i had a ton of fun there! glad to be of service hehe looks great

Sinan

05-06-2007, 11:29 PM

i had a ton of fun there! glad to be of service hehe looks great

what you mean you had a lot of fun? you didnt do anything xcept ate all the meat...

:D lol jk buddy...:finger:

Gee Tea Eye V

05-07-2007, 12:56 AM

what you mean you had a lot of fun? you didnt do anything xcept ate all the meat...

:D lol jk buddy...:finger:

:p i jumped on the rotors! and i only had 1 hotdog and one hamburger fool! hehee

:laugh:

Sinan

05-07-2007, 01:57 AM

I have some stuff too.

Vid one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPFfmTHo2cM

Vid two
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLqpJAMAc-8

and some pics. i should've taken more, but i was lazy.

ChuckNorris' GTI with bandaids all over. :D
http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/2267/dsc02362ap8.th.jpg (http://img516.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02362ap8.jpg)

Left shock out after two hours of trying.
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/9002/dsc02354vw1.th.jpg (http://img329.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02354vw1.jpg)

ChuckNorris' GTI
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/4069/dsc02357px1.th.jpg (http://img186.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02357px1.jpg)

again
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/2971/dsc02358qn1.th.jpg (http://img403.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02358qn1.jpg)

My cousin
http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/3564/dsc02359sb4.th.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02359sb4.jpg)

Bad pic, but you get the idea. I couldn't make a straight face. I was trying to hump the R32. I don't think anyone humped R32 before....I made the books!! :D
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/9562/dsc02361pf3.th.jpg (http://img329.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02361pf3.jpg)

and there you goo

stollen

05-07-2007, 09:01 AM

Yeah, Jake definately stood on a rotor while he was there. Marcus just jumped right in and helped a ton, I think everyone there was able to pitch in a little, thanks guys! Thanks for the pics and vids Sinan, I think there are a few more pics floating around out there too yet ;)

I will adjust things a little more this week and try to get some decent pics (as long as the rain lets up some day). I drove the .:R to work today and I love the way the car handles now, just need to get that rear sway bar on that I didn't have the energy to do on Saturday.

twooly

05-07-2007, 09:26 AM

I can help you sometime to put the sway bar on. Just give me a ring when you want to.

sam

05-07-2007, 11:39 AM

I'm late posting, for some reason my cable died at home so I have to wait for the cable guy to come. I had a blast!!!

Thanks for the hospitality!! Food was great, it was good to meet everybody. I think the car rides awesome after the coils. We need to pick a day for lunch Gary, I need to get your phone number too I was right by your house yesterday changing my plugs :)

Gee Tea Eye V

05-07-2007, 01:24 PM

i got pics, as soon as i find a place to set up my comp so i can put the pics on it ill post them up

stollen

05-07-2007, 01:38 PM

My cable was out for a while too Sam, it was out when we got home from cadwiz's bday party until close to 11 Sunday morning.

I will send you a pm with my number, I am free for lunch either tomorrow or Thursday, or we could just meet up sometime this weekend so you can get those spring compressors taken back?

The wife was very impressed with how polite everyone was for a bunch of car nuts so you all are welcome back anytime :D