Pat-SoCal

We started early in the AM. Myself, ECD212 and Jay_SB left from downtown manhattan on our way to E-Town in Paul's "casablanca widebody"

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Once on the turnpike we officially begun our WATERfest experience

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After arriving, we waited for the gates to open - seeking shelter in the "casablanca widebody" during sparatic showers.

Once through the gates we first came across APR's Renegade Stacker trailer and toterhome. Steven, if you're reading this: Remember at Road Atlanta a couple years back, I commented on how you guys should look into a Renegade stacker and you replied: "na, those things are crap... if we're gonna get something it'll be a featherlite, etc...". LOL! Nice rig, nonetheless.

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What's up with this S3? Did that thing hit every branch when it fell out of the "shadetree" or what!

Looks good from far...
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Interesting mounting plate and wiring
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SawZalls ROCK!
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SawZalls REALLY ROCK!
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I'm digging the stock cluster and the liberal use of zip ties to keep it in place
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Interesting placement of the cutoff switch... and I may be nutz, but is that thing connected to any wires?
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I use zip ties too
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Okay, maybe not quite as many zip ties as you guys - nice probe, BTW.
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Good choice on the 17's! Very nice brakes, shocks/springs! I got a foggy idea from looking at the spring coils that you guys don't have a lot of rate in this car... maybe ~800 F/R? Very cool intake horn, BTW! Somebody said you guys ran it at Infineon? I'd be interested in knowing what it ran the ALMS config. in...
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This "thing" was interesting. Notice the removal of the gas door for the emergency cutoff switch:
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Redeaming feature:
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I think that's an RCI cell, but at least the dry sump stuff is coolnexx.
I looked behind the aluminum blockoff plates they fabbed and all the factory sound deadening and wire harness is still there :O Come on, folks! BTW, the suspension and chassis on this car was REALLY disappointing - basically stock.
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Bonus points for clean interior!
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What it is
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"Wannabe" pretty much sums this thing up...
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I saw this a lot - four point harnesses bolted to the same eyelet bolt... guys that will NOT pass tech mmmkay!
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Pretty P.I.M.P.
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REVO BAAAABY!
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By FAR the P.I.M.P.est ride at WATERfest. Mostly due to the PIMP qualitay of the driver
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Take me, Neil! TAKE ME NOW!!!! Nice seeing you Neil, sorry we weren't able to stop back by... that south american-esk rain shower prohibited our return to the AW booth
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Mmmmmm. APR almost had the nicest trailer there. Falken and Nitto got the most points for "dislpay"
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Next stop, Achtuning!

This thing caught my eye right off the bat! VERY nicely done, Josh and crew - the Achtuning OCK:
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The 2nd thang that caught my eye - so close to a GREAT shot:
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This seat will one day make it into my car... even if I have to steal/cheat and possibly kill to get it:
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Josh, Jacob and Cable had the best view from their booth so therefore, that's where we spent most of our time :P
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The "Bang Magnum"... watch out!

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I think it served as a better A/C oasis and nap-time getaway for the Achtuning party animals. Jacob in recovery:
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Achtuning booth pics:
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Representin'!
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TThuper TThsexy!
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Nice B6 A4 with super nice Garrett conversion:
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Super nice was the BOLT and RMO (Random Metal Object) blocking the open vacuum lines:
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I was skeptical at first, but this car was pretty badass!
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Same car... I haven't seen this intake before:
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"Everytime I come around yo citay... BLING BLING!"
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VW Beetle suspension... pretty cool. Nice inner fender wells too; gotta love attention to detail.
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Weight jack
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Front hardware
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Drumroll please..........
and the 2005 WATERfest AGT (Absolute Gheyest Thing) Award goes to......
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Induktion booth and customer car (sorry about the attempted theft... that sucks so bad!)
Ed, it was really nice meeting you and I'll have my E46 buddy get in touch with you!
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Again, Josh, Jacob and Cable had THE best view!
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Circle back to AWE and the Bullet
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I hope you find a good home for her, Mark!
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oops how did this pic get in there
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No pun intended
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I tried to weed through the thickest crowd at the show to say hi, but it was futile... will catch you next time, Mike and Todd. Stalker pic for affect:
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In case you give a rat's *** about Nitto's new tire... "There's a tire there"?
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Back to APR's S3... did you guys lose an exhaust hanger in that pimpy trailer?
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Noice! I "clicked" the rebound adjuster just for sh*ts and giggles :P
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Failed attempt at targeting a passing hottie with the camera. My jedi camera skillz have a lot to be desired
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We were trying to remember whose car this is - black painted roof
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Troy, put these things in already! Yes, they seriously are pre-lubed :P
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PEPSI ROCKS!
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Drink PEPSI!
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And then it rained
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Water anyone?
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MAJOR REDEAMING VALUE... please let it rain more!
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On second thought, this sucks
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WAIT! No it doesn't!
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It was really nice seeing everyone out there! Mike from LI, I enjoyed meeting you and shootin' the **** by the drag strip... fun times.
MarkP, pleasure as always - look forward to reading more of your informative posts and seeing the mileage creap up
Josh, good move on the RS4 intercooler shrouds, they will go to good use!
Steven, fix that S3 and stop detailing your trailer :P
ABD guys, nice seeing you Dave and good luck next weekend against the Cobalt and Skyline!
Eibach guys, werd - too cool for school. Say hi to Dave Royce for me

BlackS4tt (Josh)

GHEY!!!! i thought i was actually going to see a casa widebody!

Garissimo

Tell me about it. I was looking forward to seeing some fat white chicks.

dalix

That santorin S4 was so sick in person. Do you know what wheels he had on there?

Pat-SoCal

Fool, WTF do you think that is? A Ford Explorer? :P

Jay_SB

We would've been screwed in the rain without the allroad mod.

reefer_bob

sweet write up!

KOpork

saw you guys got a lot of. :-)

MikekiM@PureMS

Nice writeup. Looks like that's an R32 Beetle.

Pat-SoCal

Looks like it shares pick-up points with the S3...