4000lb Sideways
01-24-2018, 01:28 PM
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When I listed it for sale:
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01-24-2018, 01:38 PM
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...I've known the people are FCP Euro for almost a decade now.
I wouldn't agree to a deal like this and put my name on something if I didn't believe in the people and the business 100% (no comment about VRP, haven't interfaced with them). If you ever have a chance to meet/greet/tour I highly recommend.
I wouldn't agree to a deal like this and put my name on something if I didn't believe in the people and the business 100% (no comment about VRP, haven't interfaced with them). If you ever have a chance to meet/greet/tour I highly recommend.
01-24-2018, 02:00 PM
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There was a silver one with green wheels and a dude with dreads that looked like you 
Im trying to make something similar, thats why I wanted to look at that video again
Im trying to make something similar, thats why I wanted to look at that video again
01-24-2018, 08:59 PM
#306
FCP Euro is actively moving in that direction, but it might take some time because those people are extremely mindful of attention to quality. Both the supply chain and the actual product that ends up being sold to customers.
For FCP Euro, to offer a product for sale is to endorse the manufacturer and the fitment for the car.
By the way, have you seen this? https://blog.fcpeuro.com/fcp-euro-en...allenge-season
They have just entered into a partnership with LIQUI MOLY and 034Motorsport. Will be running two TCR GTIs in the Pirelli World Challenge, after having just completed an AER season in their C300!
The latter is one of the most reputable VAG tuner shops I know of, met the people, toured the facility (my daily is a MKVII GTI).
In any event, my sponsorship includes more than what's being sold via www.fcpeuro.com, we have a wonderful working relationship. I've known the people at FCP Euro for almost a decade now.
I wouldn't agree to a deal like this and put my name on something if I didn't believe in the people and the business 100% (no comment about VRP, haven't interfaced with them). If you ever have a chance to meet/greet/tour I highly recommend.
For FCP Euro, to offer a product for sale is to endorse the manufacturer and the fitment for the car.
By the way, have you seen this? https://blog.fcpeuro.com/fcp-euro-en...allenge-season
They have just entered into a partnership with LIQUI MOLY and 034Motorsport. Will be running two TCR GTIs in the Pirelli World Challenge, after having just completed an AER season in their C300!
The latter is one of the most reputable VAG tuner shops I know of, met the people, toured the facility (my daily is a MKVII GTI).
In any event, my sponsorship includes more than what's being sold via www.fcpeuro.com, we have a wonderful working relationship. I've known the people at FCP Euro for almost a decade now.
I wouldn't agree to a deal like this and put my name on something if I didn't believe in the people and the business 100% (no comment about VRP, haven't interfaced with them). If you ever have a chance to meet/greet/tour I highly recommend.
Integrity is a rapidly decreasing quality, in today's world. Good on ya for stating true to FCP.
01-25-2018, 10:50 PM
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01-25-2018, 10:59 PM
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2017 summary:
- throw out Airmatic, Put in KW Variant (2?)
- machine solid billet steering wheel adapter for Momo Mod 7, shift button buckets
- design, machine, route, plumb the hydraulic rear box finally settling on dual 0.5" master cylinders
- split plumbing, upgrade pump and FMHE for the supercharger
- 83mm pulley, ECU and TCU tunes with gear-hold in M
- Android H/U, 4ch amp and DVC subwoofer upgrade
- subframe bolt reinforcement
- Hella horn upgrade and custom momentary button
- shift knob upgrade, Keyless-Go relocation
- welded differential
- resonator elimination
- EBC Yellow pads all around
- TSW Vale 18x8.5" fitment
Got some more interesting stuff coming in 2018! Y'all going to like this.
Something fresh and not commonly seen on W211.
- throw out Airmatic, Put in KW Variant (2?)
- machine solid billet steering wheel adapter for Momo Mod 7, shift button buckets
- design, machine, route, plumb the hydraulic rear box finally settling on dual 0.5" master cylinders
- split plumbing, upgrade pump and FMHE for the supercharger
- 83mm pulley, ECU and TCU tunes with gear-hold in M
- Android H/U, 4ch amp and DVC subwoofer upgrade
- subframe bolt reinforcement
- Hella horn upgrade and custom momentary button
- shift knob upgrade, Keyless-Go relocation
- welded differential
- resonator elimination
- EBC Yellow pads all around
- TSW Vale 18x8.5" fitment
Got some more interesting stuff coming in 2018! Y'all going to like this.
Something fresh and not commonly seen on W211.
01-26-2018, 04:16 AM
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01-26-2018, 09:58 PM
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However, I can tell you that a grip event episode is definitely planned and will happen. We will get to see how this thing does alongside normal sportscar designed for normal sportscar things.
I'm not holding my breath for anything spectacular, but should hold its own and at least be somewhat entertaining. Pass Miata in a straight, get passed by Miata on the outside, rinse repeat, haha.
01-26-2018, 10:54 PM
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I've heard that from a lot of people, but technical driving is technical driving. Different technique, different specialization.
However, I can tell you that a grip event episode is definitely planned and will happen. We will get to see how this thing does alongside normal sportscar designed for normal sportscar things.
I'm not holding my breath for anything spectacular, but should hold its own and at least be somewhat entertaining. Pass Miata in a straight, get passed by Miata on the outside, rinse repeat, haha.
btw... don't get me wrong. while i'd rather do other types of motorsport (hill climb is my favorite) i can appreciate the skill required for drifting, especially where the cars are so close together.
i have shared your vids on a German Performance facebook group I run over here in Australia. They've been well received
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01-26-2018, 10:58 PM
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I've known that feeling from the other side of the track. been all over the big saloons in my small turbo hatchback around the tight sections only to be blown away on the straights...
btw... don't get me wrong. while i'd rather do other types of motorsport (hill climb is my favorite) i can appreciate the skill required for drifting, especially where the cars are so close together.
i have shared your vids on a German Performance facebook group I run over here in Australia. They've been well received
btw... don't get me wrong. while i'd rather do other types of motorsport (hill climb is my favorite) i can appreciate the skill required for drifting, especially where the cars are so close together.
i have shared your vids on a German Performance facebook group I run over here in Australia. They've been well received
Here is what I ran around Northern California for a while:
Wonderful cars, took abuse like a champ, no problems. Very flat torque curve, fit my 6'3" *** with some minor modding.
Fun around town but sucked on freeway and I was planning to get into snowboarding, so decided to move to a FWD turbo hatch as a daily.
01-26-2018, 11:06 PM
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they are a lot of fun on the track. just about bullet proof.
as you can see from my sig, most of my last half dozen cars have been turbo charged hatchbacks. the roads where I am now are terrible so have moved into larger saloon cars.
as you can see from my sig, most of my last half dozen cars have been turbo charged hatchbacks. the roads where I am now are terrible so have moved into larger saloon cars.
02-06-2018, 11:06 PM
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02-07-2018, 11:49 AM
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Oh and the VW truck aka caddy. I worked on those things back in the 80s at a local dealership. Body repairs. You could literally remove all the bolts for the fenders and drive it forever and the fenders were not coming off. There was soooo much sealant holding them on it was nuts!
