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04-08-2024, 05:25 AM
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Posted By jbrentd

Spent some more time behind the wheel this...

Spent some more time behind the wheel this weekend and still no sign of the master cylinder not releasing. So, I am going to return the new one I bought for a refund. The steering felt quite loose...
04-01-2024, 01:08 PM
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Posted By jbrentd

You might ask Reinis Kotlers. He was parting out...

You might ask Reinis Kotlers. He was parting out a bamboo CQ recently. Shipping might be high, since he is in NY.

https://u2rclassics.com/
04-01-2024, 05:38 AM
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Posted By jbrentd

Sad to see that happen with your bumper. I hope...

Sad to see that happen with your bumper. I hope your are able to find a replacement soon. If you're on Facebook, post a WTB thread on the Small Chassis Audi group.

When I search those part...
04-01-2024, 05:09 AM
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Posted By jbrentd

Thanks fellas. So, before going through the...

Thanks fellas.

So, before going through the effort of removing and replacing the master cylinder, I thought I would try adjusting the length of the rod at the brake pedal...as suggested by Dan...
03-20-2024, 09:58 AM
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Posted By jbrentd

Thanks! Yeah, I plan to leave the lowers black...

Thanks! Yeah, I plan to leave the lowers black all around. I had it that way on my other Euro V6 bumper too and liked the look. I picked up that bumper from a guy that imports them occasionally. ...
03-19-2024, 04:56 AM
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Posted By jbrentd

So, I've had the coupe out for a few runs and...

So, I've had the coupe out for a few runs and everything seems to be doing well...up until the point the engine bay starts to heat up and my brakes start dragging. After things cool down or I spray...
03-14-2024, 06:13 AM
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Posted By jbrentd

Work has been crazy busy and the weekends full of...

Work has been crazy busy and the weekends full of non-car-related activities. But I was able to finish up the coilover install.

The first time I set her down, it was too low for me. I wasn’t able...
02-23-2024, 08:19 AM
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Posted By jbrentd

Great looking CQ, congrats! I don't think I...

Great looking CQ, congrats!

I don't think I have see a user manual online, but there are a couple on eBay right now, if you're willing to pay around $200. You might find someone willing to let...
02-22-2024, 09:30 AM
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Posted By jbrentd

Those links should be fixed. AW doesn't seem to...

Those links should be fixed. AW doesn't seem to like the TapaTalk links, so I uploaded to Imgur.
02-18-2024, 01:54 PM
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Posted By jbrentd

I had some time in the shop yesterday and was...

I had some time in the shop yesterday and was able to get a couple coilovers on. Had to stop because I need to find some of these step washers, or whatever they're called. They supplied 8 and need...
02-12-2024, 05:37 AM
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Posted By jbrentd

Nice work. The fuel gauge placement is perfect. ...

Nice work. The fuel gauge placement is perfect. Are you sure you have a 4bar regulator in there? It looks like it's running right at 3bar. 3B (3 bar) and 7A (4 bar) regulators are pretty similar...
02-08-2024, 04:54 AM
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Posted By jbrentd

Thanks!

Thanks!
02-07-2024, 06:48 AM
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Posted By jbrentd

I'm impressed with the quality, as well. Those...

I'm impressed with the quality, as well. Those part numbers would be great. I'll be taking them on and off a few times to get them dialed in since you have to rotate the lower body to set the ride...
02-07-2024, 05:44 AM
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Posted By jbrentd

As if this project hasn't had enough scope creep,...

As if this project hasn't had enough scope creep, I received a package from UPS the other day that I am excited about.

My DIY coilovers are a little tired and I have tried several combinations of...
02-07-2024, 05:13 AM
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Views: 15,159
Posted By jbrentd

For sure! I am still scratching my head trying...

For sure! I am still scratching my head trying to understand why the lighting circuits get power when the ground is bad. The only thing I can think of is maybe the lighting controllers have...
01-29-2024, 07:20 AM
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Posted By jbrentd

Definitely! I have been dealing with this...

Definitely! I have been dealing with this problem for about a year. But only really caught on to it a month or so back. It did force me to go through almost everything, verify things were working...
01-29-2024, 06:24 AM
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Posted By jbrentd

​ I am happy to report that the fuel pump issues...

​ I am happy to report that the fuel pump issues have been resolved, but the problem turned out to be a bad ground. After I got the relay in for the FP, there was no difference…pretty frustrating....
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