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Here it is, my beauty of an Audi Coupe, circa 1985.
Truthfully, I Haaaattteed this car when I first saw it. But, seeing as though both my Cavalier, and Cirrus were dead, I needed a car. This car was owned by my uncle pretty much since it was new, and he decided it was time to move on. Free car for me - no matter how ugly.
So, for the first few months of driving 'Deloris' (as she has since been dubbed), and treating it much like you would a fat chick f-buddy, I kept it in the dark and desperately searched for a replacement vehicle. But, with time, Deloris kept impressing me. I had to keep her around. She is showing extreme signs of her age, both mechanically and visually. However, she runs like a champ, and has yet to fail me (short of the handful of times I had to push start it since it wouldn't fire up...But who's counting.) So - The build will start with a suspension overhaul, and be followed by the obligatory drop and wheels.
Planning on 16 x 8.5 et -12/-19 (not 100%, when I took measurements I neglected the tierod, so I may need the additional clearance) and building my own coil overs using mainly Afco parts.
Le goal:
Since driving this at the moment feels like floating a sailboat through a tsunami (seriously, looks like the car has hydraulics) I just ordered sub frame bushings, LCA bushings, ball joints, tie-rods, strut inserts, mounts, and Afco #20134 coil over sleeves to start my custom coil over project. Also will be making my own sway bar end links, since they want literally an arm and a leg for them, that is, if you can find them.
Progress may be relatively slow, as this is not the only project I have going. Also rebuilding, caging, and slamming a cavalier,
building a bobber,
among many other things... I just can't leave well enough alone.
Also kind of had a crazy idea that you should talk me out of, as it seems to be a terrible idea. A terribly awesome idea.
Talk some sense into me people!
Truthfully, I Haaaattteed this car when I first saw it. But, seeing as though both my Cavalier, and Cirrus were dead, I needed a car. This car was owned by my uncle pretty much since it was new, and he decided it was time to move on. Free car for me - no matter how ugly.
So, for the first few months of driving 'Deloris' (as she has since been dubbed), and treating it much like you would a fat chick f-buddy, I kept it in the dark and desperately searched for a replacement vehicle. But, with time, Deloris kept impressing me. I had to keep her around. She is showing extreme signs of her age, both mechanically and visually. However, she runs like a champ, and has yet to fail me (short of the handful of times I had to push start it since it wouldn't fire up...But who's counting.) So - The build will start with a suspension overhaul, and be followed by the obligatory drop and wheels.
Planning on 16 x 8.5 et -12/-19 (not 100%, when I took measurements I neglected the tierod, so I may need the additional clearance) and building my own coil overs using mainly Afco parts.
Le goal:
Since driving this at the moment feels like floating a sailboat through a tsunami (seriously, looks like the car has hydraulics) I just ordered sub frame bushings, LCA bushings, ball joints, tie-rods, strut inserts, mounts, and Afco #20134 coil over sleeves to start my custom coil over project. Also will be making my own sway bar end links, since they want literally an arm and a leg for them, that is, if you can find them.
Progress may be relatively slow, as this is not the only project I have going. Also rebuilding, caging, and slamming a cavalier,
building a bobber,
among many other things... I just can't leave well enough alone.
Also kind of had a crazy idea that you should talk me out of, as it seems to be a terrible idea. A terribly awesome idea.
Talk some sense into me people!
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