Matt Duke just picked up this very familiar car. He dropped it off with a big list last week. So far its new owner has added a VF Supercharger, Coil overs, New headlights, and Satellite radio… Busy week

We started with the Coilovers to get it down to a better stance. He opted for the KW ST line coils. After that we got to work on the Supercharger, it was a used and reconditioned VF kit. After a phone call to Jeff Atwood at United Motor Sport we decided to install 630cc injectors and use his custom tune for the car. All we needed from there was an R32 MAF housing and some odds and ends to clean up the install a little. In a week or so we will have the car back for the custom FMIC setup, and possibly a stage 2 pulley…

Enjoy!

After a long wait, a lot of payments, a lot of parts, the R32 Stage 3 Turbo build commenced. The kit was sourced from CTS Turbo and consisted of a Precision HP6262 Turbo, 38mm Precision wastegate, 3″ SS downpipe with integrated WG dump, SS charge piping, FMIC and 4″ AL MAF housing and inlet. CTS utilizes a stainless head gasket spacer to drop the compression ratio to 9:1, and 550cc Siemens injectors. Last we installed all new timing chains, guides and also threw in a Clutch Masters Clutch kit with lightweight flywheel package. Thank you to 20 Squared Tuning for always having the parts we need ready to go.

The hinge pin of the whole system was the United Motorsports ECU programming. Jeff Atwood’s reputation as one of the best VW/Audi tuners was solidified on the first drive. No codes no issue, smooth consistent power delivery from beginning to end. A big thank you to Jeff for getting the file on, and getting the ECU back to us amidst his busy schedule.

While we had the car we decided to throw in some added touches for the owner (Curtis March). We cleaned up all the accessories and brackets, polished some, painted some and just eliminated some. The valve cover was polished, and complimented by a BMP paint job on the intake manifold. Next we blacked out all the obtrusive and bulky accessories to make sure the turbo kit was the focal point of the engine bay. While Curtis has a lot of plans for the paint and body, none of them have come to fruition just yet. So for the time being this hoopty is all Go and no Show, but there is more than enough Go to even things out.

Here are the pictures form the build that we managed to take amidst the grind, Enjoy!

We are on our way to finishing up the CTS Stage 3 Turbo install on Curtis’ 04 R32, we also have had a lot of other work through the shop that we didnt get a chance to update you all on.

First, we had the full Adam Rauscher Trifecta! ALL 3 CARS! At once… When all three cars you own are in the shop, at the same time. You need to re-evaluate your car choices. Especially if one of them is a Corrado. We have decided to dedicate one of our lifts to Adam for his patronage and frequent investments into our establishment

On the Audi Allroad, we replaced all the front suspension control arms, and bushings, as well as ball joints. Next we removed the intake manifold to access the leaking auxillary water pump. Then after some careful inspection we decided to replace the timing belt and water pump since the water pump had some strange noises and leaks arising. While we were there we also replaced some hurting gaskets, and vacuum lines.

Next we replaced the front wheel, hub, and bearing on the Cabriolet and gave it a good head to toe. We transferred the tire over to the new wheel and sent the cabby on its way.

Lastly now that the 3.2 liter 12v MK3 VR was finished, and polished up in the Corrado. We went over the suspension, the brakes, and some of the trim items. We installed a new catch can set up as well as the custom fiberglass rain tray,and  also repaired the door latch situation. Just as soon as the new hood is finished and painted we will put up some pictures and new updates.

In all seriousness, a big thanks to Adam for all his business and referalls. He is a good friend and a good customer. It’s been a very busy month! More updates to come, STAY TUNED!

I know its been a while, and I know we always joke that we are too busy to blog. This last 2 months it has taken on a whole new meaning! Here are some shots of whats been going through the shop these last few weeks:

The abridged version of the cars we featured here were: Cam shaft replacment on a 2006 Audi Avant Quattro 2.0T, Coilover install and intake on 2003 GTI 24v, Full custom exhaust on E30 BMW, Wheel bearing/hub and suspension work on Rauscher’s Cabriolet, Timing belt water pump, tune up on 20th Ann. GTI, Boost gauge, and full Turbo Back Exhaust on 2007 GTI 2.0T,  4 wheel brake upgrade on 2005 Touraeg, Diagnosis and repair on formerly Tubo charged R32, Head gaskets and timing chains on 2004 Dodge Ram 1500… And much much more we didn’t get photographed.

So what’s on deck? Do we have a break? Nope… Currently we are installing new chains/guides, bigger clutch and head gasket/spacer, to accompany the CTS Stage 3 turbo kit on a 2004 R32, next is the full engine build to prepare for BT for the long awaited 2004 GLI project. The 1970 C10 pick up project will get rolling on,now that the parts are rolling in.

We always make time for the day to day repairs as well, so be sure to call if you need anything we always do our very best to get everyones issues taken care of as fast as possible even with the explosion of work as of late.

As always thank you, to all of our loyal customers!