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Old 01-03-2013, 11:08 PM
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Right on man, PM sent.
 
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Old 01-04-2013, 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by BaseDrifter
Yeah the drivers side is the one that is damaged.

Serious? Lol. Can't turn that offer down.. Big ups to you, that would be much appreciated!
see thats how you find good sets haha. also junkyards.
 
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Old 01-07-2013, 04:43 PM
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Out with the old...

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In with the new!

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Picked up a "mid model" valve cover at the junkyard. I already have a spare early style valve cover, I got this one because it has the mounts for the updated engine cover. I also got the upper coolant pipe with the 3rd mounting point. The valve cover and pipe will most likely be getting powder coated.

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And yet another project to add to my to do list...

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Old 01-07-2013, 06:29 PM
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What's the project with the fogs? Do you not already have fogs?

To clear up the pitted lenses, you can coat them with clear urethane. Clean them with your solvent of choice. Mix up the polyurethane 50:50 with mineral spirits and apply to the lens with a paper towel. Several coats will fill in the pits and make them look new. Then finish off with some protective vinyl (lamin-x or the like).
 
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Old 01-07-2013, 11:30 PM
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Yeah, no fogs from the factory on prefacelift.

Thanks for the tip for the lenses! I'll have to check that out.
 
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Old 01-08-2013, 12:23 AM
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i like our 97s not having fogs i feel they look cleaner. im debating deleting them on the s and just running grills.
 
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Old 01-08-2013, 08:54 AM
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You guys have fog lights, they're just integrated into the headlight housings. Not as efficient as having them in the lower grilles, but people do like the cleaner look it provides. My gf's TT uses the same design.
 
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Old 01-08-2013, 07:25 PM
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My friend shot some photos yesterday at the Berkeley Marina, across the bay from San Francisco.

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I look at that picture..and see all these little things I want to change.
 

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Old 01-09-2013, 07:44 AM
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found one thing you should change!

proper use of quattro
 
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Old 01-09-2013, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jonbonesjones
found one thing you should change!

proper use of quattro
Eh? I live in California, not much Quattro worthy weather out here.

 


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