Woohoo!

"Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower" (timmyturner) 02/09/2014 at 10:54 • Filed to: Audi

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Well oppo, I'm looking at this car Tuesday and hopefully buying it this weekend after payday :]

http://athensohio.craigslist.org/cto/4318916405…

Edit: This will in fact be my first car in my name.

Nibby > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower 02/09/2014 at 10:55

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FWD Audi? o_O

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > Nibby 02/09/2014 at 10:56

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Yeah, wrong wheel drive, but I can't afford the quattro. I've heard good things about these cars though.

Spaceball-Two > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower 02/09/2014 at 11:12

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I approve.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > Spaceball-Two 02/09/2014 at 11:16

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I've been looking at exhausts for it, but Jesus are they expensive. I just want a little louder than stock.

McMike > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower 02/09/2014 at 11:19

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This is all I know about the longitudinal 1.8t

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > McMike 02/09/2014 at 11:22

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This should be fun then. The guy said he's had a lot of stuff replaced. I'll find out when I drive it this week.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > McMike 02/09/2014 at 11:25

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Is there anything major I should watch out for as I'm checking it out?

McMike > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower 02/09/2014 at 12:05

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I know nothing about them except that the first 38 steps of a timing belt /water pump job consist of that you see in that photo.

I helped a neighbor with his Passat, and it was a PITA. I can't imagine how much a shop would charge for that.

Brian Silvestro > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower 02/09/2014 at 12:13

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The spoiler adds 20 HP, NP.

Spaceball-Two > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower 02/09/2014 at 12:25

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Keep an eye on the timing belt, tstat, and jplug. All fun upgrades for Audis are a little spendy. But worth it.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > Spaceball-Two 02/09/2014 at 12:28

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The guy said that that all of that has been replaced in the last 10k miles. Even if it breaks, I'll just fix it in the driveway. I don't really want it to be super fast or anything. Mainly just a little better exhaust note, and a different intake so I can hear the spool better. Because turbo. I'm gonna have to get the back window re-tinted though. Too many bubbles for my taste.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > Brian Silvestro 02/09/2014 at 12:29

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The black paint on it adds another 10hp at the headlight, yo.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > McMike 02/09/2014 at 12:30

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I'm capable of doing it all myself, especially if it's gonna cost a kidney. The guy said all of that has been replaced in the last 10k or so.

Brian Silvestro > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower 02/09/2014 at 12:32

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Make it hellaflush, so you get ultra turbo boost bro.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > Brian Silvestro 02/09/2014 at 12:33

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Yeah dawg. grounded to the ground with a primer body kit yo.

McMike > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower 02/09/2014 at 12:34

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I also am aware that the car received NO preventive maintenance the entire time the owned it. They added oil when the oil light came on, and added other fluids when they had to. Every time they took a car in to the shop, they always got bad news - so they stopped taking them.

I kept waiting for the car to die, but it didn't.

Brian Silvestro > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower 02/09/2014 at 12:34

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Stickers. Lots of stickers.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > McMike 02/09/2014 at 12:36

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Jesus. This guy seems like an enthusiast though. As I've been talking to him he really knows his Audi's. Plus he has all receipts for any major maintenance done to the car.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > Brian Silvestro 02/09/2014 at 12:36

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The first thing it gets is an Oppo sticker :]

Brian Silvestro > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower 02/09/2014 at 12:37

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I have one, I just don't have a car to put it on.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > Brian Silvestro 02/09/2014 at 12:52

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Put it on your laptop for school.

Brian Silvestro > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower 02/09/2014 at 12:53

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HA! I've outsmarted you. It's reversed so it'll be mounted on the inside of the car.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > Brian Silvestro 02/09/2014 at 12:57

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Put it uh.. Put it inside the LCD.

Brian Silvestro > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower 02/09/2014 at 12:57

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uh..okay

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > Brian Silvestro 02/09/2014 at 12:59

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Brian Silvestro > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower 02/09/2014 at 13:00

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brianbrannon > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower 02/09/2014 at 13:09

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The 8 ball joints can be expensive to replace. I'm a mechanic in Columbus, hit me up if you want to put it on a lift to inspect it

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > brianbrannon 02/09/2014 at 13:53

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I'll keep that in mind. What's the name of your shop? I don't live in Athens, I actually live more South. I don't mind the drive though.

brianbrannon > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower 02/09/2014 at 14:02

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I work at Hugh White Honda

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > brianbrannon 02/09/2014 at 14:05

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I'll keep that in mind. I live in the middle of nowhere. Not many garages I can trust.