Tindall2006 Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 As the title says, this is my project TSI talon. I bought the car for 800 bucks in december with the motor in peices, and started work on it. I have had this posted a few other places and figured I would post the progess here. Let me know what you think. Here she is, a real beauty http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f374/tindall2006/100_2859.jpg http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f374/tindall2006/100_2868.jpg http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f374/tindall2006/100_2869.jpg http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f374/tindall2006/100_2866.jpg http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f374/tindall2006/100_2864.jpg http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f374/tindall2006/100_2876.jpg Of course the guy that had it, put everything in 3 diffrent boxes, and didn't really lable any of the bolts... so i spend about half a day organizing. http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f374/tindall2006/100_2862.jpg http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f374/tindall2006/100_2863.jpg http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f374/tindall2006/100_2865.jpg Basiclly put bolts where they go, or in a baggie, I also has a little tackle box I put alot of stuff in. Also started to work on the head http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f374/tindall2006/100_2885.jpg I am debating right now if i like the color or not, I kind of do and most likley will get some touch up work done later down the road. I also need to see if the transfer case recall has been done yet too, and get ready to change all the fluids before i start her up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dammit Charlie Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 nice find! Good luck getting that things back together!!!! PS- I kind of like the color, not your typical black, red, gray, or white dsm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 I like the backseat workbench, I have similar workspace... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 i luv the light urple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tindall2006 Posted March 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 At first, i didn't like the color, it is a dark purple light purple, but it really has grown on me, and is probably going to stay this way. This is the first forum I haven't been flammed on lol. Hopefully I will make it out to a cruise in soon, or maybe take it to the track in May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Notchback Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 I like the backseat workbench, I have similar workspace... Indeed, a backseat can also be used as a truck bed when necessary. I've hauled a rigid wet tile saw in my 95 tercel on one occasion. I dig the color as well. What are your plans for the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 i luv the light urple. "Suck on it Trebek"!!! Love that color, that's a tough scheme to find and it's the one I was looking for when I bought my turbo Laser a couple years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 So... what are your plans for it? Goals in HP or going for ET? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tindall2006 Posted March 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Right now, my plans are to make it a clean, solid running car. After that, I am not sure. After that is done, I plan on starting my way down the upgrade path. Exhaust, intake, boost controler and go from there... If everything works out I would like it to be a 13 second car by may... I think my ultimate goal is a low 12 street driven car, atleast for now. I really would like to do a dyno run, and get stock numbers and keep dynoing as I add parts, I think that would be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Notchback Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 getting the stock numbers is a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tindall2006 Posted March 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Yes, right now looking in about 3 weeks for a dyno run, I just wish that it wasn't so expensive to dyno run. Trip to columbus plus the money for dyno, yes i'm cheap lol. Also, anyone know of a good AWD dyno, or should I use the local guy here on the forums and just drop the driveshaft? At the same time I am afraid of what they are going to be lol... So, wanting an oppinion, sure, i could poney up the 500 plus for a 3" turbo back exhaust, but right now I am thinking about just running a 3 inch downpipe to the stock catback and putting a exhaust cutout on the downpipe. When I want the extra flow for power, flip the switch, and when I am crusing around, I still have a stock sounding exhaust. I have already priced it out and it will cost around 300 or less. oppinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 So, wanting an oppinion, sure, i could poney up the 500 plus for a 3" turbo back exhaust, but right now I am thinking about just running a 3 inch downpipe to the stock catback and putting a exhaust cutout on the downpipe. When I want the extra flow for power, flip the switch, and when I am crusing around, I still have a stock sounding exhaust. I have already priced it out and it will cost around 300 or less. oppinions? Keep looking your bound to find a 1g AWD 3in exhaust for less than 500. When you do it will be far less expensive to go that route than a cutout. Cutout's are cool and all but you can always finda cheaper deal with an exhaust. If this isnt your daily you can always take it to a muffler shop or someone who's a competant welder and fab up a side exit exhaust. cut off the rest but leave the muffler and the tip out the back. This would definitly be the cheapest route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tindall2006 Posted March 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Yeah, your right about finding a better deal, I would like to keep this car as quiet as possible though, because it may become my DD... Not sure how quiet a 3" would be... Though, if I get my hands on a downpipe (around 150 on ebay) and buy this and weld it on. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Summit-670137-Exhaust-Cutout-3-in-Diameter-Clamp-on_W0QQitemZ330219935890QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330219935890 I could get the job done, and still use my stock catback. I would just have to remember to keep a pair of leather gloves in the car to pull it off, which I have a pair of old fire fighter gloves that would work perfectly for this job. I'm torn, go the cheap way, and get er done, or spend alot of money for some shiny tubing... I also need to get a CD player in this car too lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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