No 56k: New wheels: 1997 Audi A4 1.8 - Page 3

IceBone · June 2nd, 2009, 2:04 PM

Yeah, but I want to check the wheels as well and they'll do it right there, no biggy. That too costs about 20-30 euro only.

D-Fence · June 2nd, 2009, 2:16 PM

get new lightbulbs & remove Wunderbaum ffs!

IceBone · June 2nd, 2009, 2:40 PM

Wunderbaum? images/smilies/blink.gif

Alok · June 2nd, 2009, 2:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Adunaphel

Centering you steering wheel is not that hard. Just make sure that your wheels are perfectly straight, take of the steering wheel, and reattach it in the correct position. Just gotta watch out for the airbag and make sure you fasten the nut properly afterwards.

Hmmm....Ice + Screwdriver + Airbag going off....thats an interesting mental picture

Adunaphel · June 2nd, 2009, 2:43 PM

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Originally Posted by IceBone

Wunderbaum? images/smilies/blink.gif

The thing hanging from your rear view mirror.

IceBone · June 2nd, 2009, 2:44 PM

It's the only thing preventing me from throwing up atm. It'll be gone once the car's been cleaned.

sifu · June 2nd, 2009, 2:57 PM

You should really consider ozone treatment for your car.. The rental of the device is about 60€ in here.

IceBone · June 2nd, 2009, 2:58 PM

It's getting a good professional clean that guarantees to get rid of the smell. If it doesn't, you don't have to pay for it.

sifu · June 2nd, 2009, 3:05 PM

So you dont know what they are doing to it? it can be ozone treatment. It will make the odor disappear for sure.

IceBone · June 2nd, 2009, 3:07 PM

I'll talk to them first, but I'd rather professionals deal with it anyway.

Shawn · June 3rd, 2009, 8:41 PM

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Originally Posted by IceBone

It's getting a good professional clean that guarantees to get rid of the smell. If it doesn't, you don't have to pay for it.

Man, that reminds me of the saga of Jerry Seinfeld and his funked up 5-Series.

Poor guy had to scratch the serial number off the engine block and leave it to be stolen for insurance money, and still nobody stole it ('cause it smelt so bad you see)!

IceBone · June 3rd, 2009, 9:07 PM

Heh, well, looks like I won't be getting it cleaned if it's not really cheap, anyway since I can no longer smell it. Went for drinks with the redhead today and asked her about it, but she didn't smell anything.

jetsetter · June 4th, 2009, 3:25 AM

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Originally Posted by IceBone

Well, they're stock ones. images/smilies/tongue.gif

Keep them, they look great.

IceBone · June 5th, 2009, 2:02 PM

Just fixed the flimsy door handle, had to remove the inner door panel, which is quite easy to do, once you figure out the system (hooray for downloadable manuals!). I also found out that the left headlamp won't go up and down when I fiddle with the dial but wasn't able to figure out where the problem is.

I have an appointment at a garage to replace the belts and tensioners along with the AC compressor (they confirmed it's the right type, as long as it works), water pump, oil filter and, of course, oil along with all the seals. All that for about 500-600 euro. I thought the water pump alone will be that much.

They took a look at the clutch and said the plate is good for another 100k, just have to get used to the pedal (which I already have), so that's another few hundred euros saved.

I'm taking it to a body shop on monday to fix the bumpers, it'll be there til wednesday, I'll also ask if they can replace one of the plastic trim pieces on the door that's all manky. If not, I'll have to call up some salvage yards.

Right now I'm calling up another place to ask when I can show up to get the wheels/steering wheel aligned and that will basically be it.

About a grand's worth to fix and bump up the resell price by two. Although I don't think I'll be getting rid of it.

nsx_23 · June 8th, 2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokovak

Nice car, but I'd add "wash the engine bay" to the fix list.

How do you guys wash the engine bay?

IceBone · June 8th, 2009, 12:10 PM

I just attack it with a high pressure water cleaner (non-steam).

prizrak · June 8th, 2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by IceBone

I just attack it with a high pressure water cleaner (non-steam).

Be careful with that, Audi's really don't like water on the engine. I blew 2 coil packs in one shot like that.

public · June 8th, 2009, 2:09 PM

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Originally Posted by prizrak

Be careful with that, Audi's really don't like water on the engine. I blew 2 coil packs in one shot like that.

"I accidentally the whole engine bay!"

prizrak · June 8th, 2009, 2:59 PM

^You did what accidentally to the whole engine bay?

frankiess · June 8th, 2009, 6:57 PM

He accidentally it, I presume.

June 2nd, 2009, 2:04 PM	#41
IceBone Experienced Lover Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 3:39 AM Location: Slovenistan Age: 25 Posts: 9,143 Car: 1997 Audi A4 1.8 Rep Power: 173	Yeah, but I want to check the wheels as well and they'll do it right there, no biggy. That too costs about 20-30 euro only. __________________ Bridge to Gantry time: 11:07

June 2nd, 2009, 2:16 PM	#42
D-Fence Ibiza-Proll Joined: Apr 2nd, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: #gear in IRC Posts: 3,310 Car: Spanish Polo with LPG engine. Rep Power: 185	get new lightbulbs & remove Wunderbaum ffs! __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the doors of heaven in a perfectly intact body, but rather to crash through the pearly gates sideways in a car with bald tires, an empty tank and your brakes on fire shouting HOLY SHIT WHAT A RIDE! RINGMEET 2009 - THE REPORT: LINK

June 2nd, 2009, 2:40 PM	#43
IceBone Experienced Lover Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 3:39 AM Location: Slovenistan Age: 25 Posts: 9,143 Car: 1997 Audi A4 1.8 Rep Power: 173	Wunderbaum? __________________ Bridge to Gantry time: 11:07

June 2nd, 2009, 2:44 PM	#46
IceBone Experienced Lover Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 3:39 AM Location: Slovenistan Age: 25 Posts: 9,143 Car: 1997 Audi A4 1.8 Rep Power: 173	It's the only thing preventing me from throwing up atm. It'll be gone once the car's been cleaned. __________________ Bridge to Gantry time: 11:07

June 2nd, 2009, 2:57 PM	#47
sifu Joined: Feb 16th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Finland Posts: 971 Car: Ford Mondeo Rep Power: 26	You should really consider ozone treatment for your car.. The rental of the device is about 60€ in here. __________________ Last edited by sifu; June 2nd, 2009 at 2:59 PM.

June 2nd, 2009, 2:58 PM	#48
IceBone Experienced Lover Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 3:39 AM Location: Slovenistan Age: 25 Posts: 9,143 Car: 1997 Audi A4 1.8 Rep Power: 173	It's getting a good professional clean that guarantees to get rid of the smell. If it doesn't, you don't have to pay for it. __________________ Bridge to Gantry time: 11:07

June 2nd, 2009, 3:05 PM	#49
sifu Joined: Feb 16th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Finland Posts: 971 Car: Ford Mondeo Rep Power: 26	So you dont know what they are doing to it? it can be ozone treatment. It will make the odor disappear for sure. __________________

June 2nd, 2009, 3:07 PM	#50
IceBone Experienced Lover Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 3:39 AM Location: Slovenistan Age: 25 Posts: 9,143 Car: 1997 Audi A4 1.8 Rep Power: 173	I'll talk to them first, but I'd rather professionals deal with it anyway. __________________ Bridge to Gantry time: 11:07

June 3rd, 2009, 9:07 PM	#52
IceBone Experienced Lover Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 3:39 AM Location: Slovenistan Age: 25 Posts: 9,143 Car: 1997 Audi A4 1.8 Rep Power: 173	Heh, well, looks like I won't be getting it cleaned if it's not really cheap, anyway since I can no longer smell it. Went for drinks with the redhead today and asked her about it, but she didn't smell anything. __________________ Bridge to Gantry time: 11:07

June 5th, 2009, 2:02 PM	#54
IceBone Experienced Lover Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 3:39 AM Location: Slovenistan Age: 25 Posts: 9,143 Car: 1997 Audi A4 1.8 Rep Power: 173	Just fixed the flimsy door handle, had to remove the inner door panel, which is quite easy to do, once you figure out the system (hooray for downloadable manuals!). I also found out that the left headlamp won't go up and down when I fiddle with the dial but wasn't able to figure out where the problem is. I have an appointment at a garage to replace the belts and tensioners along with the AC compressor (they confirmed it's the right type, as long as it works), water pump, oil filter and, of course, oil along with all the seals. All that for about 500-600 euro. I thought the water pump alone will be that much. They took a look at the clutch and said the plate is good for another 100k, just have to get used to the pedal (which I already have), so that's another few hundred euros saved. I'm taking it to a body shop on monday to fix the bumpers, it'll be there til wednesday, I'll also ask if they can replace one of the plastic trim pieces on the door that's all manky. If not, I'll have to call up some salvage yards. Right now I'm calling up another place to ask when I can show up to get the wheels/steering wheel aligned and that will basically be it. About a grand's worth to fix and bump up the resell price by two. Although I don't think I'll be getting rid of it. __________________ Bridge to Gantry time: 11:07

June 8th, 2009, 12:10 PM	#56
IceBone Experienced Lover Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 3:39 AM Location: Slovenistan Age: 25 Posts: 9,143 Car: 1997 Audi A4 1.8 Rep Power: 173	I just attack it with a high pressure water cleaner (non-steam). __________________ Bridge to Gantry time: 11:07

June 8th, 2009, 2:59 PM	#59
prizrak Joined: Apr 2nd, 2007 Last Online: 2:49 AM Location: Brooklyn, NY Age: 26 Posts: 2,939 Car: Audi A4 1.8T Rep Power: 38	^You did what accidentally to the whole engine bay?

June 8th, 2009, 6:57 PM	#60
frankiess Joined: Apr 14th, 2008 Last Online: November 6th, 2009 Location: Espoo, Finland Posts: 344 Car: Reebok trainers ATM Rep Power: 17	He accidentally it, I presume. __________________ Whaddya mean WHY did I build it myself?

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