Recent content by bsmith275

Just finishing up my motor build and getting everything back together. I decided to replace the clutch disk while I had everything apart. While driving and breaking in the motor, the clutch started slipping under higher boost in 2nd-6th. We've only put 5 miles or so on the new disk. Pressure...

Tried searching the threads, but hit a dead end. I'm looking to buy a block for a 2008 MS3. Street Unit offers them for a little less than $1600.00, but that seems a little high. Anyone know anywhere else to source them from? Thanks, Brett

What he said. I ran the hell out of mine straight out of the dealership. I also drained the oil at 125 miles, and again at 850 miles. I then changed the oil at 2500 miles intervals until I hit 10,000 miles. I then switched to synthetic. Its important to remember, you dont want to beat the...

I think I'm swaying toward the Kumho XS. I have never been a big fan of kumho, but those tires look serious. Can anyone chime in on the XS's vs. the stockers. Cornering, launching, straight line performance, tread life, ect?

Looking for something in the $150.00 or less range. 60% highway driving, 40% local. I'm not exatcly loooking for something that will last forever, more concerned about superior dry traction and cornering for those aggresive moments!! Tires like the Faulken Azenis and other competition tires...