While I love my EL to death...I toyed with getting something a bit more "family" (for the future, you know)...by chance a local dealer had this for sale, and I'd had always loved the S3 XR's, and the fact that it is the 220kw engine makes it nicer. Plus, i can still be a Tickford fanboi...
I had hoped to keep the El as a project/future playtoy, but the loan (GE money...Right, kunce they are), but its up for sale...that i its self is a PITA...tire kickers, general annoyances etc...
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All was running smoothly...
Suddenly...
A busted valve spring!
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So now I've got these...
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And I done this while waiting for above goodies...est power increase is around 130kw@ the wheels
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Just waiting on a spring compressor and a free weekend to get stuck in to the springs.
When money becomes available, hopefully some nice rims and a lowering job will find its way onto the car...