Sorry for the long hiatus.
Not been in the mood but I suppose I'll just go ahead and throw out a blog entry. Who reads these things anywayz?
1. Politics: I don't want to talk about it. The loudest voices are typically the most annoyingly partisan and extreme. If I listen too closely, I get upset and frustrated by the rhetoric. And there's one thing about Obama that has a bit disappointed me thus far.
We all know that the Shah of Iran pre the 1979 Islamic Revolution was a "puppet", if you will, of the West, and particularly the US. The Revolution, which replaced a Monarchy with a Fundamentalist Theocracy, was welcomed by Arab nations. And Muslims throughout the world praised the revolution as a conservative backlash against the Westernizing and secularizing efforts of the Western-backed Shah. Given this history, Obama (a determined conciliator) would be wise to depict his Administration as "Non-Meddlers" in Iranian politics, and in foreign politics in general. He prides himself on this position and his Presidential Election platform reflected this attitude that in-turn seemed to resonate strongly with American voters. So I UNDERSTAND why he would be very careful in his choice of words.
I also understand that most sane Earthlings view Ahmadinejad as a complete lunatic with an inferiority complex and I no-doubt believe our Administration feels the same. Mousavi is not much better, but these points are irrelevant.
In Obama's most recent speech at Cairo, he re-iterated his Administration's view on Muslim extremism by again reaching out to ally himself with the millions of Muslims who DO NOT support their extremist leaders...and in a way encouraged those dis-enchanted millions in Iran to speak their truth and demand new leadership.
So, the most relevant issue is that there are Iranian citizens protesting in the streets; they are demonstrating despite fear of slaughter, they are demonstrating for CHANGE, and they are demonstrating because the wish to deny their fundamentalist political leadership, and they are demonstrating even as they are dying.
Now I don't expect Obama to throw down some rhetoric that would incite the Iranian dissenters to riot relentlessly. But he should AT LEAST support a position that demands a "recount" of the votes, or some statement that addresses the claims and desperate concerns of millions of Iranians that this last "Election" was a complete farce. He hasn't once questioned the outcome of the election, and that is disappointing. These activist's and dissenter's are HIS (and in-a-way OUR) ALLIES in a movement that would have the Middles-East led by more moderate and less Jihadist Fundamentalists. We can't turn our backs on them.
2. Okay, enough about politics....and didn't I say I didn't want to talk about it? Anywayz, theDiscourser, his wife, my wife and I went out to explore the Mission's nightlife last Friday. We had a total blast. The food was really not that good but the people-watching, Sangria, and festively crowded streets were fun...and there are TONS and TONS of places to explore just in the Mission.
3. Hit THUNDERHILL yesterday with Rave-boy and his girlfriend. I suppose I can go through a session by session break-down of events, but I won't. I know that stuff is boring for everyone but myself, so I'll make the re-cap short. We had a BLAST. Great weather, great cars, no break-downs, no spins, no-crashes, and awesome driving. I'm working more and more on skill-building and the EVO takes everything I throw at it. In my particular run-group (run-groups are divided by skill-level and experience), I can pretty much keep up with the fastest drivers regardless of what they're driving. Make no mistake, I still get passed by a few, but once they pass me, they're not shaking me loose. I am right on their ass. And this is the KEY: I'm in complete control...I'm not driving over-my-head to keep up. I'm driving within my capabilities. I'm sure if thePerfectLine was driving, he'd just pass everyone with complete ease in my car, but I'm not close to that skill level yet...but I'm working on it!
That's it for now. Going out to eat some lunch. I saw two new eateries down the block: New York Pizza and Phat Burger. I think I'll check one out.
1. Politics: I don't want to talk about it. The loudest voices are typically the most annoyingly partisan and extreme. If I listen too closely, I get upset and frustrated by the rhetoric. And there's one thing about Obama that has a bit disappointed me thus far.
We all know that the Shah of Iran pre the 1979 Islamic Revolution was a "puppet", if you will, of the West, and particularly the US. The Revolution, which replaced a Monarchy with a Fundamentalist Theocracy, was welcomed by Arab nations. And Muslims throughout the world praised the revolution as a conservative backlash against the Westernizing and secularizing efforts of the Western-backed Shah. Given this history, Obama (a determined conciliator) would be wise to depict his Administration as "Non-Meddlers" in Iranian politics, and in foreign politics in general. He prides himself on this position and his Presidential Election platform reflected this attitude that in-turn seemed to resonate strongly with American voters. So I UNDERSTAND why he would be very careful in his choice of words.
I also understand that most sane Earthlings view Ahmadinejad as a complete lunatic with an inferiority complex and I no-doubt believe our Administration feels the same. Mousavi is not much better, but these points are irrelevant.
In Obama's most recent speech at Cairo, he re-iterated his Administration's view on Muslim extremism by again reaching out to ally himself with the millions of Muslims who DO NOT support their extremist leaders...and in a way encouraged those dis-enchanted millions in Iran to speak their truth and demand new leadership.
So, the most relevant issue is that there are Iranian citizens protesting in the streets; they are demonstrating despite fear of slaughter, they are demonstrating for CHANGE, and they are demonstrating because the wish to deny their fundamentalist political leadership, and they are demonstrating even as they are dying.
Now I don't expect Obama to throw down some rhetoric that would incite the Iranian dissenters to riot relentlessly. But he should AT LEAST support a position that demands a "recount" of the votes, or some statement that addresses the claims and desperate concerns of millions of Iranians that this last "Election" was a complete farce. He hasn't once questioned the outcome of the election, and that is disappointing. These activist's and dissenter's are HIS (and in-a-way OUR) ALLIES in a movement that would have the Middles-East led by more moderate and less Jihadist Fundamentalists. We can't turn our backs on them.
2. Okay, enough about politics....and didn't I say I didn't want to talk about it? Anywayz, theDiscourser, his wife, my wife and I went out to explore the Mission's nightlife last Friday. We had a total blast. The food was really not that good but the people-watching, Sangria, and festively crowded streets were fun...and there are TONS and TONS of places to explore just in the Mission.
3. Hit THUNDERHILL yesterday with Rave-boy and his girlfriend. I suppose I can go through a session by session break-down of events, but I won't. I know that stuff is boring for everyone but myself, so I'll make the re-cap short. We had a BLAST. Great weather, great cars, no break-downs, no spins, no-crashes, and awesome driving. I'm working more and more on skill-building and the EVO takes everything I throw at it. In my particular run-group (run-groups are divided by skill-level and experience), I can pretty much keep up with the fastest drivers regardless of what they're driving. Make no mistake, I still get passed by a few, but once they pass me, they're not shaking me loose. I am right on their ass. And this is the KEY: I'm in complete control...I'm not driving over-my-head to keep up. I'm driving within my capabilities. I'm sure if thePerfectLine was driving, he'd just pass everyone with complete ease in my car, but I'm not close to that skill level yet...but I'm working on it!
That's it for now. Going out to eat some lunch. I saw two new eateries down the block: New York Pizza and Phat Burger. I think I'll check one out.
posted by supergoober at
1:14 PM
4 Comments:
Glad to hear you're doing well. I have a reasoned dissenting position on the Obama thing, but I'm not going to get into politics either. (Well, not unless the Professor pushes my buttons, anyway...)
I'm almost done with my move to the Hood. (It's the Hoodiest!&tm;) So here I am coming up for air, and I find that you've gone to Thunder Hill without telling me! My uncle is dying to take the Corvette out for a track day... keep me posted on future T-Hill days, willya?
Hi SuperGoober - I have just stumbled across your great blogg - and was particularly interested in your S4 woes before you finally sold it.
I was hoping you could elaborate on what finally solved the flutter/hesitation on part throttle? Was it simply the pipe from the N275 to the wastegate or was it more than that?
Many thanks
This comment is in response to ANT. Thanks for checking out my blog!! Sorry I've had to respond to you in this way but I can't figure out how to email you directly.
To answer your question:
I pretty much replaced every possible thing you can replace to fix the damn hesitation and fluttering. Finally after months of research, my mechanic discovered that I had a good ole leak in the lines that go into the N75 valve. These lines are rarely boost tested and replacing the lines did the trick. The motor pulled like a freight train after that simple little trick.
BTW: here was my diagnostic list;
1. Checked for leaks
2. Replaced MAF...evened out my idle.
3. Replaced both O2 sensors...got better gas mileage and got rid of the check engine light.
4. Replaced both EGT sensors...that really got rid of some major stumbling.
5. Replaced all my hoses.
6. Replaced plastic up pipe.
7. Replaced TBB.
8. And FINALLY replaced the torn N75 lines.
If you're still experiencing issues after doing the above, then you have only one possible problem left, and its BAD, torn wastegate line. I've heard of some magicians with tiny hands that have managed to fix these with the motor in but everything I've read said that it can't be done that way.
I hope this helps and good luck with the S4. I miss mine despite her being a PITA!
HeatsoakedS4 - thanks for taking the time to respond. Much appreciated!
I went back to my tuner (very well known S4 specialist in Europe) - and he insists everything pressure tested thoroughly. Your diagnostic list (extra thanks!) all checks out on my car.
Despite the fact these are brand new 'matched' genuine K04s my mechanic reckons the problem is the fact the turbos are flowing slightly differently and the only real solutions is new turbos. Look slike I am going to have to live with it!
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