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Old Sep 25, 2022 | 10:25 AM
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Just wanted to pop in and say how happy I am that I bought my car two years ago.

For the longest time, i thought that the C4 was not going to happen for me due to my height (6’6”) And even if I did buy one for the experience (grew up loving these things, I wouldnt keep it because id likely be uncomfortable in it.

Im very proud and excited to say that yesterday I drove the car to Addison, IL, ~12 hours from home, to drop it off at Marc Haibeck’s shop for some maintenance and the drive couldnt have gone better. No aches, no pains. Just a long drive in a great car.

Its a real joy working on the car, making it better step by step and meeting amazing people along the way.

Hoping others are realizing whatever dreams they may have!!!





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Old Sep 25, 2022 | 11:36 AM
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great pics especially the one with marc,

what are you getting done to the car (engine)
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Old Sep 25, 2022 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by VikingTrad3r
great pics especially the one with marc,

what are you getting done to the car (engine)
Engine plenum/cam covers getting refinished
Tranny whine diag, fresh clutch if needed
Batwing Bushings, rear service
Higher output alternator
A/C Recharge
Passenger seat track fix (only moves forward)
Fresh Plugs
Euro Tail Light install
Passenger Window fix (only goes down when door is open)
Possibly new water pump, starter, belt tensioner?

And whatever else he finds
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Old Sep 25, 2022 | 04:36 PM
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Congrats. Very nice.
I did not know any other color existed besides WA128A

May the torque be with you!
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Old Sep 25, 2022 | 05:51 PM
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sounds like a great adventure, hope the trip home even better
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Old Sep 25, 2022 | 07:00 PM
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Congrats. Love the color.
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You know you are in great hands, will be an amazing drive home! I did the trip a few years ago, just watch out for sudden cold fronts, I hit snow on the way home. Not fun with wide summer tires!




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Originally Posted by Dredgeguy
You know you are in great hands, will be an amazing drive home! I did the trip a few years ago, just watch out for sudden cold fronts, I hit snow on the way home. Not fun with wide summer tires!


Yikes!!! Wonder how 90's traction control holds up to those conditions!

Hoping it'll be home by the end of October but we shall see
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