Ok im buying a gt28rs
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RE: Ok im buying a gt28rs
ORIGINAL: sean1.8t
well, since we're already WAY off topic. i'll give in. besides, it's related to a gt28rs anyways.. here's something to look forward to Kyle
it's been a bi*ch this past week. to say the least.. fought a wastegate flange leak(3 blown gaskets). ended up machining down the flange. got that fixed, then the turbo>manifold gasket blew. took that out and while bolting the turbo back to the manifold, i managed to strip one nut so it wasn't evena nut anymore. and i snapped the other top stud in half.. had to remove those, an asetelyne torch played a roll. then i retapped the top holes. put new studs in. rebolted the turbo back up and put everything back together finally about 20 minutes ago... whew.. oh, and my rear tire decided to go flat while the car was parked for over 5 days. which my battery died in that time also.. yeah, fun stuff in the BT world..
but starting her up and taking her for a spin around the block made it all worth it
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hows the ride treatin ya?
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hows the ride treatin ya?
it's been a bi*ch this past week. to say the least.. fought a wastegate flange leak(3 blown gaskets). ended up machining down the flange. got that fixed, then the turbo>manifold gasket blew. took that out and while bolting the turbo back to the manifold, i managed to strip one nut so it wasn't evena nut anymore. and i snapped the other top stud in half.. had to remove those, an asetelyne torch played a roll. then i retapped the top holes. put new studs in. rebolted the turbo back up and put everything back together finally about 20 minutes ago... whew.. oh, and my rear tire decided to go flat while the car was parked for over 5 days. which my battery died in that time also.. yeah, fun stuff in the BT world..
but starting her up and taking her for a spin around the block made it all worth it
Do you really have like that many problems with the gt28rs? I thouhgt i was getting something semi reliable..how often does stuff break now w/ your bt?
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Nice temp-word of advice keep hands on wheel and eyes on road or just wear seatbelt and do crazy shat so u stay on the safe side......
Nice temp-word of advice keep hands on wheel and eyes on road or just wear seatbelt and do crazy shat so u stay on the safe side......
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RE: Ok im buying a gt28rs
ORIGINAL: Kyle09
Do you really have like that many problems with the gt28rs? I thouhgt i was getting something semi reliable..how often does stuff break now w/ your bt?
ORIGINAL: sean1.8t
well, since we're already WAY off topic. i'll give in. besides, it's related to a gt28rs anyways.. here's something to look forward to Kyle
it's been a bi*ch this past week. to say the least.. fought a wastegate flange leak(3 blown gaskets). ended up machining down the flange. got that fixed, then the turbo>manifold gasket blew. took that out and while bolting the turbo back to the manifold, i managed to strip one nut so it wasn't evena nut anymore. and i snapped the other top stud in half.. had to remove those, an asetelyne torch played a roll. then i retapped the top holes. put new studs in. rebolted the turbo back up and put everything back together finally about 20 minutes ago... whew.. oh, and my rear tire decided to go flat while the car was parked for over 5 days. which my battery died in that time also.. yeah, fun stuff in the BT world..
but starting her up and taking her for a spin around the block made it all worth it
ORIGINAL: A4speed
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hows the ride treatin ya?
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hows the ride treatin ya?
it's been a bi*ch this past week. to say the least.. fought a wastegate flange leak(3 blown gaskets). ended up machining down the flange. got that fixed, then the turbo>manifold gasket blew. took that out and while bolting the turbo back to the manifold, i managed to strip one nut so it wasn't evena nut anymore. and i snapped the other top stud in half.. had to remove those, an asetelyne torch played a roll. then i retapped the top holes. put new studs in. rebolted the turbo back up and put everything back together finally about 20 minutes ago... whew.. oh, and my rear tire decided to go flat while the car was parked for over 5 days. which my battery died in that time also.. yeah, fun stuff in the BT world..
but starting her up and taking her for a spin around the block made it all worth it
Do you really have like that many problems with the gt28rs? I thouhgt i was getting something semi reliable..how often does stuff break now w/ your bt?
i wouldn't recomend a BT upgrade for anyone that doesn't have one of the following. or both
1- you yourself, or someone close(relative/friend) has a pretty good knowledge of mechanics. basic mechanics of an engine is a must. but turbo related knowledge is a good thing to have, and pretty much a must too.
2- have a decent amount of extra money. this way when the car needs some work, you have no problem taking it to your local audi/vw tuning shop and have worked on by the best.
if you don't have 2, and your only a bit into 1, then don't worry. there is lots of tools and resources out there for your advancement.. and hands on experience while putting on a BT setup will really help your knowledge grow
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RE: Ok im buying a gt28rs
^ good point Sean. When you upgrade one thing, other parts that werent meant to see that kind of power will either wear faster or just flat out break. Knowing your car is a great way to make sure you know whats wrong when something is wrong and you then should know how to fix it.
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hahaha i was like wtf?! also........I went ahead and bought the turbo, but i can still turn back....is it really worth like 7 grand? Thats like, a 1999 b5 w/ 90000 miles.....
