Thx Paul & Mike! HotLanta missed an opportunity to get some wrench time at RingTec last night!

InTTruder · 09-19-2008, 02:56 AM

We got the major work done on the Green Hornet (VW Golf III in that bottle fly metalli green color)

- New axles L&R: grease up to my hairline
- Cup Kit completely installed: TPIWWP, but the front dropped like a Mk84 PGM over Baghdad. I didn't think it would actually ride at all. Got it all buttoned up, and Paul asked "did you clip that brake line back onto the strut body?" Dooh! Back up in the air, and a few moments with a 10mm wrench and we were done.

Things I learned:
- the value-added by an Indie Tech is IMMENSE. You may pay his flat rate, but you get all that expertise and you're off and running quick. No arguing with better rates, and short turn-arounds.
- Special Tools are priceless. Having access to these on a tech night is incredibly time-saving. We did all this work in < 4 hours. That included shooting the shiite.
- Having friends is priceless.

We're looking for ways to expand this tech night. The more the merrier: you get access to expertise, have the satisfaction of doing your own work, and get to hang out with great people, one of whom is a premier Audi tech and supporter of the Cherokee Audi Club!

Next time! Pics this weekend!

Whitjr · 09-19-2008, 04:22 AM

Sounds like a good night. Wish I was closer.

mtmspeed · 09-19-2008, 04:26 AM

This is a great time to get some of the little projects finished or quick mods...Cv boots, brakes, If you want to swap wheels or balance tyres..it is much easier(and safer)to do this with proper tools on a lift than on your knees and back in the driveway.

even regular maint. items like plugs and filters can be done here to help save a few pesos. and if you are not comfortable with taking something apart,I will show you how and you can put it back together. best of all, if you brake something, round out , or strip a bolt,or have a bolt seize on you, I can show you how to get out of the jam...

Next time we'll do a longer session and grill out, maybe a saturday..stay tuned atlanta.......

InTTruder · 09-19-2008, 04:31 AM

InTTruder · 09-19-2008, 04:32 AM

Whitjr · 09-19-2008, 11:53 AM

The cheeks in your sig photo....

mtmspeed · 09-19-2008, 12:42 PM

09-19-2008, 04:22 AM	#2
Whitjr AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gibsonville, NC Posts: 6,248	Did you shoot the bathists too? Sounds like a good night. Wish I was closer. __________________ Ray, in NC: 2001 A-6 Quattro: Casablanca White, w/black leather interior. 2.8Ltr non-turbo 30 valve dual OHC six cyl, cold weather package, dual exhausts, moonroof/sunroof, Audi symphony console stereo w/8 bose speakers, OEM 16" wineglass ronal rims, individual climate controlls, frt and rear anti-sway bars, anti-theft package, upgraded front suspension. The family ride. This car kills the newer Impalahhhhs, honduhs, hyundahassss, and pretty much everything GM, Chrysler, and Ford makes. 1984 4000-S [non-quat], black re-paint , 1.8ltr 4 cyl, KYB struts front and back, front and rear anti-sway bars, OEM Audi Radio [Blaupunckt], CD player w/ MB Quart speakers, OEM 13" ronal snowflake rims. 395,865 miles and counting, 31 mpg on combined city/hgy mileage. The old boy is back on the road! Portable automotive security system for above cars provided by a big white German Shepard!!

09-19-2008, 04:26 AM	#3
mtmspeed AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 419	Yer welcome! Some thoughts... This is a great time to get some of the little projects finished or quick mods...Cv boots, brakes, If you want to swap wheels or balance tyres..it is much easier(and safer)to do this with proper tools on a lift than on your knees and back in the driveway. even regular maint. items like plugs and filters can be done here to help save a few pesos. and if you are not comfortable with taking something apart,I will show you how and you can put it back together. best of all, if you brake something, round out , or strip a bolt,or have a bolt seize on you, I can show you how to get out of the jam... Next time we'll do a longer session and grill out, maybe a saturday..stay tuned atlanta....... __________________

09-19-2008, 04:31 AM	#4
InTTruder AudiWorld Awesome User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 12,188	And all the terrs! __________________ "The Spartans do not enquire how many enemy there are. The Spartans only enquire where they are." 1* 2000 Lake Silver TTQC 2001 Silver A4 Avant TQMS 1996 MkIII: "On becoming a track dog"

09-19-2008, 04:32 AM	#5
InTTruder AudiWorld Awesome User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 12,188	Grillin, moddin, and chillin- life is good when you do it with friends! __________________ "The Spartans do not enquire how many enemy there are. The Spartans only enquire where they are." 1* 2000 Lake Silver TTQC 2001 Silver A4 Avant TQMS 1996 MkIII: "On becoming a track dog"

09-19-2008, 11:53 AM	#6
Whitjr AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gibsonville, NC Posts: 6,248	Will "the cheeks" be there? I'll have to drive down for those! The cheeks in your sig photo.... __________________ Ray, in NC: 2001 A-6 Quattro: Casablanca White, w/black leather interior. 2.8Ltr non-turbo 30 valve dual OHC six cyl, cold weather package, dual exhausts, moonroof/sunroof, Audi symphony console stereo w/8 bose speakers, OEM 16" wineglass ronal rims, individual climate controlls, frt and rear anti-sway bars, anti-theft package, upgraded front suspension. The family ride. This car kills the newer Impalahhhhs, honduhs, hyundahassss, and pretty much everything GM, Chrysler, and Ford makes. 1984 4000-S [non-quat], black re-paint , 1.8ltr 4 cyl, KYB struts front and back, front and rear anti-sway bars, OEM Audi Radio [Blaupunckt], CD player w/ MB Quart speakers, OEM 13" ronal snowflake rims. 395,865 miles and counting, 31 mpg on combined city/hgy mileage. The old boy is back on the road! Portable automotive security system for above cars provided by a big white German Shepard!!

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mtmspeed AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 419	I wish! We may be putting something together with some wing people.. __________________

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