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Old May 15, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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I have finally decided that it is time to mod the 2002 A4 convertible. I test drove a couple of 911s and decided the vette is simply more fun to drive around town. Plus, I can drive a buddy to the golf course with the top down, can't do that in a 911. Anyway, I plan on changing the gears from 2.73 to a 3.42 and getting the engine to breath better for starters. Any good places in western suburbs of Chicago? I have been talking to George at Bill Kay Chevrolet in Lisle. Probably a little on the expensive side but at least the work is being done at a Chevy dealer (my rationale anyway). Any thoughts or opinions? By the way, this is a true daily driver, no tracks, I just want to get that feeling of "holy sh%t" when I step on the gas just like the first day I drove it.
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Old May 15, 2006 | 07:08 PM
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come to the dark side young wanna be faster (turbos) and you will say more than oh $hit stock up depends and air freshner your gonna need them for your firends. do your homework read, ask questions, and do it once do it right and dont look back save yourself $$$$and$$$$ of dollars and have horse meat, snake meat, porsche meat,when ever you want just my .02cents be safe,enjoy,good luck.
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check out Speed Inc in Schaumburg.
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Old May 16, 2006 | 09:38 PM
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