Hey Jim,
I called a Dallas Audi dealer last week and they wanted $320 but said it would be shipped from Germany right away. Instead I ordered it this morning on https://genuineaudiparts.com for $240 + $20 shipping. I do not have a ship date commitment but I'll probably be able to let you know...
OK, the ring gear has been ordered online from Audi and hopefully I can get the pilot bearing from Fran next week. In addition to the bolts, what else is needed to install the clutch/flywheel? I presume I am going to need a clutch pilot tool? Any part numbers available for it?
The picture of the compressor bracket in Michael's post above has a pivot point on the bracket near the mount. The one I received does not and I cannot figure out how to mount it. I see Dean put a block to clear the engine block bump out but the arm is still facing in the wrong direction and I...
Michael,
Our build objectives, engine, and most options are the same. It has been great talking to you and we'll be going through this together in about the same timeframe. Make sure you let me know next time you are in Dallas,
Hey Jim,
Your faith is not misplaced ... You will be very pleased and they look even better in person than in the pictures. You've already helped me as well as your thread helped me track down Cam and move forward. I am planning to pick mine up in July so you may have a head start on...
I read on another thread that there were no ninja green SLCs in Dallas so I took care of that today. After talking to Fran and touring his shop in Dec and riding in Cam's last weekend ... I was sold.
It will be a street legal machine that I track 10 or so times a year.
Color: Ninja Green...