abroke1

Dang. Now I gotta worry about that. Should have bought a new s2k back when I could. This is starting to bug me. How to tell if car has been tracked?

99SH

What would you do one way or another? You purchased a used vehicle; there's a level of risk & unknowns you accept.

Just drive it and enjoy. There are many other items we can identify to add to your "worry list".

abroke1

Your post isn't that helpful but thanks anyway. I know of many things that can go wrong by reading the forum but they don't apply specifically to my car. As far as differently I guess I could trade it in for a diesel vw. Lol

99SH

Sure they apply to your car. Here's one - have the valve adjustments been maintained meticuously? particularly the exhaust side? MY06+ are notorious for having tight exhaust valves which often lead to burnt valves and increased wear on valve guides.

Have you had your clearances checked? and/or health of your valvetrain? It's recommended to run them on the looser side of the spec to mitigate this issue.

abroke1

I meant things that apply to a reflashed and cai car. guess that isnt a big deal but now someone suggested that some people do those 2 things to improve autocross times. I agree that the valve clearances especially tight exhaust valves are a more immediate concern. Thanks for bringing that up.