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Competition of Bad 2017 – Final Round!

Posted on October 19, 2017 by eEuroparts.com

Some of these have been burning a hole in our computer folders (after burning holes in engine blocks and pistons), but it’s been so busy around here lately that it isn’t until now that we finally get around to the final leg of the epic Competition of Bad 2017, a Facebook contest we put on calling for your most absurd and crazy car related carnage. If you missed Part 1, check it out here, and part 2 is located just yonder. The final round features entries number 45-66, there are some gems that are worth scrolling down for. More noodled valves, thrown rods, severely melted pistons, and an self immolating N55 turbocharger. Keep your timing in good shape and change your cabin air filter. Here we go! eEuro Competition of Bad 2017 – Part 3 45. Audi 1.8T 20V. Typical timing failure, all 20 valves looked this bent! – Grant

Staggered 2017 Video and Photo Gallery is live!

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Adam Goral

For the third year in a row, the eEuroparts crew packed up and headed to what we can consider our home show. Well, it’s closest anyway, located inside the Big E Fairgrounds just outside of Springfield Massachusetts, and it brings out all the local car guys for most people’s last show of the season. We go to a lot of shows, every one is a little different but has one specialization. eEuroFest caters to the performance and enthusiast driving aspect by offering a track events in addition to the show. Wolfsgart focuses on the joy of driving by positioning itself up in a beautiful Vermont setting and scheduling cruises outside the actual show. Saabs@Carlisle….well…that one is a bit self explanatory. If we have one takeaway from Staggered its that this is an all inclusive show focusing on fresh and modern trends, the new new. Open to all makes, it’s very

Brake shorter with SP Performance Drilled, Slotted, and Dimpled Rotors

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Adam Goral

We’re always looking for new and better, and when it comes to braking performance, you have to agree that there’s always room to improve. That’s why we’ve began carrying an exciting new line of performance brake rotors from SP Performance. Using their own patented methods of drilling, grooving, and dimpling rotors, SP Performance is definitely something to try if you are looking for a great looking brake rotor that stops on a dime. Starting with high quality, European made rotor blanks, SP adds a tremendous amount of performance and value with their patented drilling technology and coating process. With two types of coatings, and several styles of performance rotors, SP Performance brakes should have a product that will get the job done on your race car, street car, or grocery getter. It’s also important to note that SP Performance rotors are made right here in Connecticut, so the machining is

Competition of Bad 2017 – Part 2

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Adam Goral

Some of these have been burning a hole in our computer folders (after burning holes in engine blocks and pistons), but it’s been so busy around here lately that it isn’t until now that we finally get around to part 2 of the epic Competition of Bad 2017. If you missed Part 1, check it out here, it’s a hoot. Part 2 features entries number 26-44, there are some gems that are worth scrolling down for. Crankshafts exploded into multiple pieces, a turbocharger that twisted in half, and an axle that went out with such a bang that it punctured the transmission case are featured. Watch out for overboosts, and don’t ride your clutch. Here we go! eEuro Competition of Bad 2017 – Part 2 26. “01 passat 1.8t auto with 120k on it. Caused from sludge from lack of maintenance. 2 of the main caps were sitting in the

Eurobuilt is coming to Rutland, VT on September 17th

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Scott Herdling

On Sunday, September 17, 2017 the 2nd annual Eurobuilt car show & charity auction will take place at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland, VT in the chilly September air. 2016 marked the first year for Eurobuilt and was a great success. The event drew enthusiasts from throughout the New England area and was covered internationally by Performance VW magazine. Eurobuilt is put together by a bunch of friends and family that have been involved in the euro community for over 20 years. Again this year, Sam’s Euro & Westside Motorsports will be the title sponsor, and eEuroparts will be pitching in to the cause by sending a variety of prize credits to keep these great cars and people on the road. In order to help with the feeling of community, Eurobuilt chooses to support a charity and picked the best in the VW community, Foundation Blue. Foundation Blue was started in