New guy

**Mr. Sinister** · 06-08-2010, 11:11 AM

New guy from Maryland here. My name is Bill and I'm 32. I currently own a Brand X daily driver, but I'm trying to get rid of it for a decent LS-1 car. I also have a 55 Chevy hotrod I blow all the money my wife will allow on. I had a 05 GTO, but like a moron I got rid of it. So, I'm somewhat familiar with the LS engines, but not the F-Body cars so much. I'll be poking around trying to learn as much as I can before picking something up. I'll try not to make too much of an ass out of myself.

Cheers!!

**basballny2** · 06-08-2010, 11:20 AM

welcome to the site

**Schmalgar** · 06-08-2010, 11:36 AM

You've made the right decision, because studies show that 4 out of 5 dentists prefer LS1 to Brand X...

**Mr. Sinister** · 06-08-2010, 11:42 AM

lol.
right now i have my eye on a 01 Z with 66k on the clock for $8400 and a 99 formula with the same mileage for $8000. both are a4 cars though and i really want a 6 speed. i like the Z because it's newer and has the better intake and etc, but the formula looks better IMHO.

**Schmalgar** · 06-08-2010, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Sinister

lol.
both are a4 cars though and i really want a 6 speed. i like the Z because it's newer and has the better intake and etc, but the formula looks better IMHO.

Ya I agree with that, I've always been more partial to the Firebird than the Camaro, but of course that's just a matter of taste. I have an a4, almost didn't buy it. There are of course many who feel m6 is the only way to go. But I don't regret it at all...

**Mr. Sinister** · 06-08-2010, 12:21 PM

yep.
and inherent issues with the a4? i've heard the 6 speed cars have troubles with the clutch slave/master cylinders and are more prone to breaking rears. i do love banging gears, though. there are some 6 speed cars in my area, but just out of my price range.

**Schmalgar** · 06-08-2010, 12:26 PM

I don't know from personal experience, but the main issue on a4s I've seen discussed on this site is heat management. Most people strongly recommend getting a tranny cooler, and that it will definitely help with longevity of the tranny. I'm looking to do just that in the next couple of weeks...

I haven't had any issues related to comfort or anything like that. But I've also read a bit about adjusting the shifting via tuning or a shift kit, as this will also help with longevity. Apparently it's setup for comfort first, and that leads to gear overlapping which increases heat and wear...

**Mr. Sinister** · 06-08-2010, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by Schmalgar

I don't know from personal experience, but the main issue on a4s I've seen discussed on this site is heat management. Most people strongly recommend getting a tranny cooler, and that it will definitely help with longevity of the tranny. I'm looking to do just that in the next couple of weeks...

hell, i'd do that anyway.
i've seen some STRONG running a4 cars with nothing but bolt on parts, converter and gears.

**Schmalgar** · 06-08-2010, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Sinister

hell, i'd do that anyway.

Yeah being a car guy already, I imagine you know most of that already... So the short answer is, form my experience with the a4, I've had no complaints...

**Mr. Sinister** · 06-08-2010, 12:34 PM

since it would be my daily, i might be better off with an a4 anyway. traffic sucks. that Z looks like a pretty good deal. looks clean in the pics and so long as it's not beat to hell and the numbers work, i might go for it.

**Schmalgar** · 06-08-2010, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Sinister

since it would be my daily, i might be better off with an a4 anyway. traffic sucks.

The old man in me agrees with that. People I talk to might give me crap about it being an auto, but they're still jealous and want it

**Mr. Sinister** · 06-08-2010, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by Schmalgar

The old man in me agrees with that. People I talk to might give me crap about it being an auto, but they're still jealous and want it

lmfao. when i was 21, a manual in traffic (and i used to have modded 5.0 mustangs, so they were rock hard) was no problem, but it's no fun anymore.

**basballny2** · 06-08-2010, 02:34 PM

if its a DD and your guna be driving in alot of traffic id say get the A4, but for weekend driving id get an M6

**Mr. Sinister** · 06-08-2010, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by basballny2

if its a DD and your guna be driving in alot of traffic id say get the A4, but for weekend driving id get an M6

a bit of both, really. mostly back and forth to work. i drive my 55 on the weekends, but it's a bit much sometimes when i just want to cruise the backroads.

**KahanaReef** · 06-08-2010, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Sinister

since it would be my daily, i might be better off with an a4 anyway. traffic sucks. that Z looks like a pretty good deal. looks clean in the pics and so long as it's not beat to hell and the numbers work, i might go for it.

That was the reason for my choosing the A4

I'm glad I did as well. Especially while I'm on the 5, 405 or the 101 just to name a few

Welcome aboard!! Good luck in your search, and... Love that 55

**Mr. Sinister** · 06-08-2010, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

That was the reason for my choosing the A4

I'm glad I did as well. Especially while I'm on the 5, 405 or the 101 just to name a few

Welcome aboard!! Good luck in your search, and... Love that 55

thanks!!

i think sensible shoes Mr. Sinister is leaning towards the a4. of course if i was being sensible, would i really be buying a z28 as a practical daily driver???

**KahanaReef** · 06-08-2010, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Sinister

thanks!!

i think sensible shoes Mr. Sinister is leaning towards the a4. of course if i was being sensible, would i really be buying a z28 as a practical daily driver???

I did