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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 09:55 AM
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Hey guys,
I recently bought a 98 T/A LS1 A4 for $1500 with a messed up trans.
Got it fixed with a built 4l60e for $500
So far thats all the $ i have into it and its running great but i had some issues
1. windows didnt roll down
2. stereo didnt work
3. dash was cracked
4. a/c **** was broken and wouldnt switch to blow
5. interior was painted red with ricerish look

So i had some time and decided to look into some of these problems
Problems 1 and 2 were fixed with soldering some connections on the BCM FREE
Problem 3 was solved by taking it out and im waiting on a dash pad from Birdsandbowties which i can say that they have awesome customer service so far
Problem 4 was solved when i bought the car it had a bunch of stock extras(stock springs, a key fob, extra a/c control unit, new belt)
I also painted the red parts in the whole car interior a flat black but i will go back and do a semi-gloss b/c its too dull

I also programmed the key fob in less than 2 minutes thanks to the manual
and replaced a broken light bulb for the fogs
I still have to replace a gear on the head light motor b/c its sounding pretty nasty every time i lock the car...

So far ls1tech has helped me SOO MUCH id like to thank all you guys who take the time to make write ups for us normal folks

i also changed the oil 5.5 qts of 5w30 mobil1 just to make sure everything is nice inside
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 10:04 AM
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Any Pictures of your progress?
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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Dang! you got one hell of a deal! Good to know its working out.
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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pics of the beater ls1
https://ls1tech.com/forums/new-ls1-o...0-gets-ya.html
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 10:14 AM
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The cheapest way to fix your headlight gear is to take it out and just flip it around 180* so the good teeth are engaging. Or you can search the net and buy a metal gear.... IIRC about $40.
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