Audi V8 Quattro

[Eye of the Tiger]

You still paid what you thought you were going to pay before the guy lowered the price.  Imagine, you'd probably have paid that excise tax no matter what.  It sucks, but the car is all yours, and I hope you learn everything there is to learn about it...

...You're going to need to before you get violated by an NA Impreza. 

Apparently, the excise tax is based on the original MSRP, which they had at $47k. Lucky for me, I just received my reimbursement check from the Air Force for the cost of 180-days worth of a storage unit ($$$!).
BTW, the only way a NA Impreza would ever come close enough to read the "QUATTRO" in my rear defroster is when I'm lapping you.

[the Teuton]

Apparently, the excise tax is based on the original MSRP, which they had at $47k. Lucky for me, I just received my reimbursement check from the Air Force for the cost of 180-days worth of a storage unit ($$$!).
BTW, the only way a NA Impreza would ever come close enough to read the "QUATTRO" in my rear defroster is when I'm lapping you.

Because I will give you the benefit of the doubt in saying that the V8Q is faster than what the mags suggest, all I will say is that give me about $500 and enough time to get my 2.5 liter engine installed.  My car will look like shit, but it will handle like a Miata.  Be afraid...

[CALL_911]

So when are you installing the EJ25?

[the Teuton]

So when are you installing the EJ25?

Most likely spring break.

[CALL_911]

Most likely spring break.

Are you ever going to do a manual conversion?

[Eye of the Tiger]

Because I will give you the benefit of the doubt in saying that the V8Q is faster than what the mags suggest, all I will say is that give me about $500 and enough time to get my 2.5 liter engine installed.  My car will look like shit, but it will handle like a Miata.  Be afraid...

Give me $200 and I'll add 40hp with a chip and some exhaust work, and $600 for some Hoosiers, and I'll still pwn joo. 

[the Teuton]

Are you ever going to do a manual conversion?

Apparently there's a bad bearing in the transmission.  In about 30,000 miles (so the mechanic tells me) when it goes out, I will be looking for a wrecked 2.5 RS or an STi 6 speed to play with.  Yes, a 6 speed linked to a 1998 EJ25 in a 1993 car.  Would not that be fun?

[the Teuton]

Give me $200 and I'll add 40hp with a chip and some exhaust work, and $600 for some Hoosiers, and I'll still pwn joo. 

Brings it!

[CALL_911]

Apparently there's a bad bearing in the transmission.  In about 30,000 miles (so the mechanic tells me) when it goes out, I will be looking for a wrecked 2.5 RS or an STi 6 speed to play with.  Yes, a 6 speed linked to a 1998 EJ25.  Would not that be fun?

ZOMG. That's AMAZING. If we ever meet in real life, hopefully by the time I get my license, you must let me drive it.

[the Teuton]

ZOMG. That's AMAZING. If we ever meet in real life, hopefully by the time I get my license, you must let me drive it.

Unfortunately, the 2.5 RS stuff can be had for $700ish on the second-hand market, a new auto through someone who swapped would be about $400, and the STi 6 speed is about $2,000.  It's all about priorities.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Brings it!

Oh. I'll bring it. I'll bring it reeeeeeeeal good. 

[Raghavan]

If Nick got the 5 speed conversion done, it'd still pwn the Pimpreza with a 6 speed.

BTW, Teuton, will having the 6 speed make your drive split go from 90/10 to 50/50?
And if you got the 6 speed, the DCCD would work, right?

[CALL_911]

Unfortunately, the 2.5 RS stuff can be had for $700ish on the second-hand market, a new auto through someone who swapped would be about $400, and the STi 6 speed is about $2,000.  It's all about priorities.

I wouldn't go for the STi tranny. I'd go for the 2.5 RS one.

[the Teuton]

If Nick got the 5 speed conversion done, it'd still pwn the Pimpreza with a 6 speed.

BTW, Teuton, will having the 6 speed make your drive split go from 90/10 to 50/50?
And if you got the 6 speed, the DCCD would work, right?

The 6 speed is a 50/50 with DCCD.

But that might tear out my rear diff...no, it wouldn't.  It would just suck without LSD.

[Eye of the Tiger]

The 6 speed is a 50/50 with DCCD.

But do you have a torsen in the rear?

[the Teuton]

But do you have a torsen in the rear?

I can has an open diff?

[Eye of the Tiger]

I can has an open diff?

DO NOT WANT

[TheIntrepid]

Let's see some more picz!! Nick, take it to some nice scenic place and take some shots.

[the Teuton]

DO NOT WANT

You do, too, right?

[Eye of the Tiger]

You do, too, right?

I can has a Torsen rear, an open front, and a some silly kinda clutch thing in the center.

[the Teuton]

I can has an open front and an open rear (FTLFWIW).

[280Z Turbo]

I have an open R200 diff.

It works fine. I'm not concerned with getting and LSD at all.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I have an open R200 diff.

It works fine. I'm not concerned with getting and LSD at all.

That's because your puny 6-cylinder will never make enough power to break the rear tires loose. 

[280Z Turbo]

That's because your puny 6-cylinder will never make enough power to break the rear tires loose. 

Your Nazi-designed V8 is smaller in displacement than my mom's car.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Your Nazi-designed V8 is smaller in displacement than my mom's car.

Oh yeah? Well, it sounds like your mom is a lot more awesome than you are. 

[Eye of the Tiger]

I'm reading the pwner's manual now....

-For the driver's convenience, an electric control panel for storage of 4 different seat positions has been installed in the door panel.
-The heated door lock is activated by briefly pulling on the driver's door handle.
-The Audi V8 is not an off-road vehicle as it does not have enough ground clearance
-Do not use any fuel with octane ratings lower than 91 RON or 87 AKI
-Your vehicle is equipped with a modern, light weight, high performance V8 engine that is fuel efficient with low exhaust emissions.
-It is normal for you engine to consume oil.

[the Teuton]

I'm reading the pwner's manual now....

-For the driver's convenience, an electric control panel for storage of 4 different seat positions has been installed in the door panel.
-The heated door lock is activated by briefly pulling on the driver's door handle.
-The Audi V8 is not an off-road vehicle as it does not have enough ground clearance
-Do not use any fuel with octane ratings lower than 91 RON or 87 AKI
-Your vehicle is equipped with a modern, light weight, high performance V8 engine that is fuel efficient with low exhaust emissions.
-It is normal for you engine to consume oil.

We shall still take it mudding.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I have located the blower fan's fuse, and it is still good. However, it is a 30A, when the manual clearly calls for a 20A. I guess either there is a short somewhere in the wiring, or the motor is fuxxed. I don't know which one is worse. I guess that depends how much a new motor costs.

[heelntoe]

you have a heated door lock?

[CALL_911]

you have a heated door lock?

So the locks don't freeze in winter. That can be a PITA.