this is for MOFSTEEL - and an introduction

**pismojeff** · 11-12-2008 10:49 AM

just got the car last night so did a quick wash in the rain this morning. 04 S4 - 36K miles. coilovers (not sure what brand yet), Thermal exhaust waiting to go on, what feels like a short shifter (not positive yet). here are some quick shots:

**enigma1406** · 11-12-2008 11:03 AM

Who won? The cat or the car?

**GameBreaker** · 11-12-2008 11:04 AM

Very nice car! Although I am biased since it is a twin of my car from the color, tint, year and mileage

. At least I know what my car would look like if I wasn't required to have a front plate. Congrats on the purchase!

**pismojeff** · 11-12-2008 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by enigma1406

Who won? The cat or the car?

I ended up smacking the cat when she got her claws close to the car... uh-oh, watch out for the animal rights people

**pismojeff** · 11-12-2008 11:09 AM

couple things... questions:

1. continental sport contact 2's will not do good in snow/ice, correct?

2. see how the passenger side rear looks a little low slung... what would cause this? I am pretty sure I have Tein coilovers on it (sure I will get flack for that)

**SuperAvant** · 11-12-2008 11:13 AM

Why is this for MOFSTEEL?

**pismojeff** · 11-12-2008 11:17 AM

because he always gave me flack for posting up cars I was thinking about purchasing...

**mxp** · 11-12-2008 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by pismojeff

couple things... questions:

1. continental sport contact 2's will not do good in snow/ice, correct?

2. see how the passenger side rear looks a little low slung... what would cause this? I am pretty sure I have Tein coilovers on it (sure I will get flack for that)

blown shock? or that one is set very low?

**Louis J.** · 11-12-2008 11:38 AM

Congrats, great looking car.

Summer tires in the snow will be like skates on ice. Get proper tires.

The suspension might simply need adjustment. I had the same problem recently. If the car is driven hard or the collars are not tightened properly during install they can drop down. Hopefully it's not a blown coil but even if it is, shouldn't be more than $250 to replace.

Don't worry about MOFF, he can lean but he's not a bad guy.

**pismojeff** · 11-12-2008 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by Louis J.

Congrats, great looking car.

Summer tires in the snow will be like skates on ice. Get proper tires.

The suspension might simply need adjustment. I had the same problem recently. If the car is driven hard or the collars are not tightened properly during install they can drop down. Hopefully it's not a blown coil but even if it is, shouldn't be more than $250 to replace.

Don't worry about MOFF, he can lean but he's not a bad guy.

yeah, I can tell he is a "normal" guy... just giving him some grief since he probably thought I wouldn't end up buying one. guess I will have to take the car in to look at that shock. just looks a bit silly right now. everything else is very balanced

**JMG** · 11-12-2008 11:49 AM

Glad you finally took the plunge!! Welcome to the "S" club, you won't regret it. Love the color and the drop... hopefully the passenger side is just an adjustment and not a blown shock.

**pismojeff** · 11-12-2008 11:51 AM

yeah, do I bring this up to the dealer I bought it from? seeing that it is aftermarket I am not sure if I should just take care of it myself

**mitchholmstrom** · 11-12-2008 11:55 AM

Beautiful car, got the same color/year/mileage myself.

**Louis J.** · 11-12-2008 11:57 AM

DIY is always better but otherwise, take it to any shop that can do suspension work. You may want to find out what coils you have first and if special key/tools are required for adjustment. It might also be a good idea to throw it on the alignment rack while you're at it.

**boravr6** · 11-12-2008 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by JMG

Welcome to the "S" club

/shudder...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S_Club

Lets call it the S4 club ... PLEASE

**hackers4** · 11-12-2008 12:04 PM

I think Louis J. meant "like shoes on ice." Skates on ice are actually quite efficient.

**IzzyS4** · 11-12-2008 12:30 PM

Great drop and beautiful car. Welcome to the club..

Originally Posted by hackers4

I think Louis J. meant "like shoes on ice." Skates on ice are actually quite efficient.

lol

**ALWAYS4UDI** · 11-12-2008 12:37 PM

sick car man. i can't wait to install my suspension!

looks clean as hell with the stock wheels.
i'm likin' the color-matched rear valance too.

**pismojeff** · 11-12-2008 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by ALWAYS4UDI

sick car man. i can't wait to install my suspension!

looks clean as hell with the stock wheels.
i'm likin' the color-matched rear valance too.

yeah, I noticed that this morning... pretty sure the PO was an enthusiast as well

**jdmnomore** · 11-12-2008 12:52 PM

whered you get the thermal exhaust? I cant findem anywhere.

**Louis J.** · 11-12-2008 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by hackers4

I think Louis J. meant "like shoes on ice." Skates on ice are actually quite efficient.

Haha, my bad. Yes, shoes...better yet, bare feet on ice.

**pismojeff** · 11-12-2008 12:58 PM

it came with the car... just not installed. probably figured they could sell it easier with the stock exhaust installed: http://thermalrd.com/

**RAudi Driver** · 11-12-2008 01:03 PM

Glad to see you are now official Jeff. Welcome to the club. Give us a review on how the coilovers ride when you tag some miles on them.

**pismojeff** · 11-12-2008 01:08 PM

yeah, first impressions: seem to ride a bit rough... but the thing feels like it is glued to the road. I am almost wondering if the sways are upgraded as well. guess that is what happens when you buy from a dealer... they can only know so much.

thinking the stiffness might have something to do with the rear passenger shock, but that could just be my mind playing tricks on me since it is sitting lower. going to Les Schwab soon to get some winter tires installed so will have them check that out as well and look to see if the sways are different. not sure how I will know on that part though

**sakimano** · 11-12-2008 01:09 PM

conti's will not even do well on dry pavement, but that's another story

for snow/ice you'll need snow/winter tires. Lot's of folks love the Dunlops and the Pirellis.

Isn't Pismo in California? Isn't your house in the desert? Why the snow tire question?

love that car with stock wheels.

p.s. maybe the right rear rides low because there's something hidden in the bodywork. Did you buy this car from a Columbian guy?

**ALWAYS4UDI** · 11-12-2008 01:15 PM

^haha nice. perhaps a sub/amp enclosure on that side in the trunk?

**earhythmic** · 11-12-2008 01:28 PM

god that looks mean. Makes me wanna go out and buy my coilovers NOW!

**pismojeff** · 11-12-2008 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by sakimano

conti's will not even do well on dry pavement, but that's another story

for snow/ice you'll need snow/winter tires. Lot's of folks love the Dunlops and the Pirellis.

Isn't Pismo in California? Isn't your house in the desert? Why the snow tire question?

love that car with stock wheels.

p.s. maybe the right rear rides low because there's something hidden in the bodywork. Did you buy this car from a Columbian guy?

Pismo is in California but I moved...

Bend is in the high desert so we get snow here...

not even sure how to change my profile name

**pismojeff** · 11-12-2008 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by ALWAYS4UDI

^haha nice. perhaps a sub/amp enclosure on that side in the trunk?

nope, I wish

**Chapunki** · 11-12-2008 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by pismojeff

Pismo is in California but I moved...

Bend is in the high desert so we get snow here...

not even sure how to change my profile name

Congrats on the car! BTW, I used to live in Arroyo Grande, absolutely beautiful up there...

**pismojeff** · 11-12-2008 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by Chapunki

Congrats on the car! BTW, I used to live in Arroyo Grande, absolutely beautiful up there...

seriously? I lived in AG as well. out on Los Berros road...

**Justincredible** · 11-12-2008 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by pismojeff

I ended up smacking the cat when she got her claws close to the car... uh-oh, watch out for the animal rights people

LOL I'm with you on that.

Definitely welcome to the club

I saw the mofsteel post you are talking about so glad to have you officially here and also to see you did the right thing and waited till the right car came along.

**Cargo8** · 11-12-2008 03:56 PM

great looking car - super clean

**pismojeff** · 11-12-2008 04:45 PM

thanks guys. now to swallow the pill of buying winter tires... ouch

**FastB7S4** · 11-12-2008 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by jdmnomore

whered you get the thermal exhaust? I cant findem anywhere.

AWE is exactly the same as the Thermal or so I've heard.

Congrats, Pismo. Car looks great!

**MOFSTEEL** · 11-12-2008 06:35 PM

No more threads on what car you should buy.

Congrats on the purchase. Great color too.

**Chapunki** · 11-12-2008 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by pismojeff

seriously? I lived in AG as well. out on Los Berros road...

Wow! I lived on Mesquite Lane and went to Harloe Elementary, best time of my life when I lived out there. Sunsets where some of the nicest anywhere.

**Fuffler** · 11-12-2008 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by pismojeff

couple things... questions:

1. continental sport contact 2's will not do good in snow/ice, correct?

2. see how the passenger side rear looks a little low slung... what would cause this? I am pretty sure I have Tein coilovers on it (sure I will get flack for that)

A little low slung?! You're adjusted WAY too low, something is seriously wrong with your suspension or you have 500lbs in the trunk.

**Fuffler** · 11-12-2008 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by mxp

blown shock? or that one is set very low?

Blown shock?

You have no idea how suspensions work, right?

**pismojeff** · 11-12-2008 11:45 PM

i dont know if it is the way it is set... but I went out in the garage tonight and measured... 24.75 in the rear... even on both sides. is that explainable?

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