[BTM]

Originally Posted by AFV335i

So, here is the story. I will answer all my pm's later today.

I am not one of those husbands that just buys a car and comes home and says, look what I got today. I do have my own business and wife does not ask about all revenues nor do I tell. I put almost all net earnings toward my salary anyway save for a small slush fund and the company pays for my car/insurance/phone. Point is she has no idea how much I pay for my car. Her comment has always been as long as you can afford it and don't bring any less home, I don't care.

I was very upfront about what I was doing and why. I even showed the cars I was looking at to get her opinion. We even went so far as to go to an audi dealership together with kids to see how we fit. It was determined that the fit was not good...but... On the ride back, she opens the door about using the van more and that could work with the TTS.

So given all this background and perceived support I continue to move forward. I find a car, negotiate a great deal with cash back to pay taxes in IL that was a push for me as far as payments. As I am asking her a question for the credit app, she all of a sudden has a problem.

Basically it went from support to why do you want THAT car, you're so selfish, its just for you, you and your girlfriend (wat????)...so I say, ummm...ok how about this instead (shelby)...why do you have to have such an EXPENSIVE car?? So I make the mistake of pointing out that the van which she bought new was the most expensive car we have ever bought...oopss...

So things escalated and it turns out she on top of all of the above she has concerns over her job. That and the impracticality of the TTS are fair points and had she voiced these thoughts earlier instead of waiting until the last minute there would be no problems. However alot of shit came out of this the least of which is why can't I be satisfied driving a hyundai elantra or a nissan juke?? Basically, the words divorce and lawyer hves been thrown around alot the past couple of days...

Anyway, I am keeping the 3 and am modding the shit out of it. I told her if it brakes and it isn't covered I'm wiping my ass with the bill and giving it to her.

Mods that I am looking into and looking for ideas:

Perf shift boot
perf ebrake and boot
black headliner (almost time mark)
new hood
upgraded turbos
BBK
slotted rotors
ss brake lines
meth kit
occ

Any other ideas??

Quoting so I'll read this when the coffees ready

[mithiral67]

Originally Posted by BTM

You have code clearing/reading right? You can dial it in just putting the cover back on the ECU box and leaving the cowl and rest of the shit off until you get it sorted. Drive it like 15-20 miles each time though, it takes a while for the codes to get thrown. FWIW I set mine to 75% and left it...it was fine (not throwing the codes for emissions - too weak or the codes for being set too strong). I didn't use a code reader so just kinda winged it... worked out though

Ahh, good idea, i thought the car threw codes if the ecu case was off, but I can drive it around with the rest off and get it right.

I contacted AR and VS to see if they can suggest any that are similar to seth's set up, as no monkeying around in the ecu would be prefered.

[BTM]

Idk if I'd go BBK for the money...upgrade your rotors to slotted, get some good high performance low dust street/autox pads, and use the savings on a new set of wheels...best way to breathe new life into the car IMO at least.

Really depends on what your plans are...you could go all out adding power etc but you were also questioning whether or not you even needed/wanted the tune you currently have...

And then there is all the LCI stuff you could do...

[BTM]

Originally Posted by mithiral67

Ahh, good idea, i thought the car threw codes if the ecu case was off, but I can drive it around with the rest off and get it right.

I contacted AR and VS to see if they can suggest any that are similar to seth's set up, as no monkeying around in the ecu would be prefered.

When I inquired the response was basically they would have to run a custom flash which deletes the check for the rear o2s...it's not a simple coding like it would be for LCI taillights. I'm not aware of any codes your ECU will through from being accessed unless you open it without being "asleep" or having the battery disconnected. Once the fix is installed adjustment is just moving a dial, you don't have to pin it in/out again, so driving around with the ecu cover on and the rest off (zip tie your sensors to something so they're not all over the place) won't do much except be noisy and your a/c won't be MICROFILTARRRD

[Ricer X]

James, just easier to ask you to look at my garage. Its all there.

[mkPOTO]

sup homos, so al whats up with possibly getting a new whip?

[BTM]

Originally Posted by mkPOTO

sup homos, so al whats up with possibly getting a new whip?

and check your email

[mithiral67]

Jesus Christ. Didn't know about that garage info thing. Learn something new.

[mithiral67]

Yea al. U don't need a new rude. Urs is tits.

[mithiral67]

Things I would have known if I read seths garage. Who eurocharged was.

[mkPOTO]

Originally Posted by BTM

and check your email

yes and im to lazy to go back to get an answer when i can just ask

[mkPOTO]

Originally Posted by eml92

I wouldn't mind meeting a few forum members too...I've only met mark when I bought his car

how is the car?

[J BONE]

Originally Posted by CubanJJ09

Eurochaaaaaaaaaaarged!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hell yes

[UdubBadger]

Originally Posted by AFV335i

meth kit

dude, don't turn to drugs... as bad as it is, its not that bad. Fine, smoke a little dope with Ryan or Sunny, lick a few a-holes with Los and Brian, touch a few little boys with mark and jay... but for Gods sake don't get caught up on this junk.

Hookers and blow are one thing... meth is a totally different animal. What would your "girlfriend" say?

(and I quote girlfriend because I think it's hilarious your wife thinks you're doing this to impress women and not men... we all know the truth).

[mithiral67]

VS suggests the Bms sim for the dp fix.

And my balls don't hurt anymore. That is all.

[UdubBadger]

Originally Posted by mithiral67

Things I would have known if I read seths garage. Who eurocharged was.

[BTM]

Originally Posted by mithiral67

VS suggests the Bms sim for the dp fix.

And my balls don't hurt anymore. That is all.

I ran the BMS Sim too. Worked fine for the time I had it

[Black Sheep]

Originally Posted by mithiral67

VS suggests the Bms sim for the dp fix.

I use the BMS fix on mine..

[UdubBadger]

Al how many eurofog switches are you running cuz you could always add 10 more

[mithiral67]

I am 95% sure I am going to get Sunday off. I plan on getting slizzard.

[mithiral67]

Oh, and work is slowing down, so expect more pointless posts from me.

[UdubBadger]

oh horray