A new direction for the A4......again

[A4Rob]

Look for the results of the build in the November 2009 Performance VW Magazine!

actually I am at it again...











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12/6/08

Well Audizine, another summer is over and my A4 is back in the garage for some changes. What will 2009 bring?

A LOT.





AND the good old DO IT YOURSELF WIDEBODY thread:
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=167388


The A4 has been such a fun car to drive and own, I want to continue modding it in a totally new way.


Last pictures taken in the "old setup"



So, I start to tear her apart again



Winter is here in Minnesota


Now with the plan

Body:

I want to finish and fix some of the body work on my car. Simple as that. The car will see some clear coat, but will remain mostly matte. Black roof is being painted green yada yada. Nuff said there



ENGINE:

Aside from the motor build and BAT the engine bay is going to be completely shaved. I can't freaking wait to get into doing this. Coolant reservoir delete, ABS delete, and all the necessary fluids will have small 5 ounce bottles on the back side of the firewall. Wire tuck is in the mix along with the EVAP delete. So much BS under our hoods. I am going to make it how I would've designed it lol. Also, lots of sheet metal and welding will give the bay a flowing clean look.

Alternator housing, coolant hard line, 034 coil cover, valve cover will all be powdercoated my secret color to match the cage and wheels. I am also custom making a intake manifold. So far its a nice piece

Oh speaking of wheels... I am putting together something custom using certain brands such as Kodiak, and AutoArt. That's all I am going to say about that


That's about all for now. I know I held back a lot of information, but that's how a build thread should be right?
Happy modding


6/4/09


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9/29/09- Project is done! Wait til you see what is in store for next summer... the car is continuing to be a fun hobby and it will still be my little project even though I picked up a 2000 stage 3 B5 S4!

OK so here is a shoot from H20 2009... BIG Thanks to :: 3M0Rt4L :: for doing the shoot!



FULL SHOOT on page 14

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2010- June

More pics on page 21





AUGUST 2011 shoot on page 26



Another set of wheels

[cyanidecologne]

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[t1demont1]

Damn rob, your car is always going through such extreme changes. I cant wait to see what you have instore. Especially on the engine bay.

[blkb6a4]

Power to MN!!!

love the winder shot, my car is actually dirtier than that right now...had a little to much fun in the fresh snow last night

your car is sick rob!

[A4Rob]

Damn rob, your car is always going through such extreme changes. I cant wait to see what you have instore. Especially on the engine bay.

Thanks. Its just another hobby I guess Keeps me busy and out of trouble...

Power to MN!!!

love the winder shot, my car is actually dirtier than that right now...had a little to much fun in the fresh snow last night

your car is sick rob!

Thanks
Yea this is the first time I have put winter tires on my car. I regret not doing them in the past! Too bad I am only driving it for another couple weeks.

[biketsai]

I can't wait to see the engine bay, this is gonna make b5 history!

[andyrew]

Very curious what your going to do to the interior....


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[t1demont1]

What bottles will you be using for the fluids? And are you relocating the battery to make room for them?

[A4Rob]

What bottles will you be using for the fluids? And are you relocating the battery to make room for them?

Yes the battery is going to the trunk along with the nitrous bottles and water/meth pump & bottle.

I have not decided which bottles to get yet.

[Maki]

Seeing forward to more pics!

[kovalevandrew]

I really, really, really! like your car.
I'm going to be in the USA for a month or so next year. Will make a plan to pop in and say hi.

[20A4Audi1.8t01]

nice man! cant wait to see the finished product! What roof spoiler is that?

[oneohone]

Yup B5 history in the making.

[A4Rob]

I really, really, really! like your car.
I'm going to be in the USA for a month or so next year. Will make a plan to pop in and say hi.

Coming up to Minnesota? Definitly come say hi!

nice man! cant wait to see the finished product! What roof spoiler is that?

FK automotive. I already pulled it off the car

[B5Burn]

Looks like fun man. Will have to be sure to check it next summer. So far the plan is still to come down in the spring if SCI is interested in working on my car. Rob, be sure to let me know what you're getting rid of..... Selling your seats? I bet they're good sized, we're both 'LRG' hehe.

[pipe7284]

oh man oh man, Rob, you are always with surparises!!! we all love them too.!!!

hurry up and finish!!!! lol

[t1demont1]

What you doin with those sueded c pillars and rear deck? Ive been researching a lot on wire tuck/shaving jobs. I cant wait to see your outcome, im probably gonna be doing that this winter as well.

[kovalevandrew]

Coming up to Minnesota? Definitly come say hi!

FK automotive. I already pulled it off the car

I'm going to be all over the place is everything goes as planned for the first part of the year. Will probably be there for close to 8 weeks if i can. Would love to come see what everyone has done to their cars.

[A4Rob]

Looks like fun man. Will have to be sure to check it next summer. So far the plan is still to come down in the spring if SCI is interested in working on my car. Rob, be sure to let me know what you're getting rid of..... Selling your seats? I bet they're good sized, we're both 'LRG' hehe.

Yes the seats will be for sale very soon. I have one guy interested already. PMing you

oh man oh man, Rob, you are always with surparises!!! we all love them too.!!!



hurry up and finish!!!! lol

haha looking at another B5 today so i can tear into this one.

What you doin with those sueded c pillars and rear deck? Ive been researching a lot on wire tuck/shaving jobs. I cant wait to see your outcome, im probably gonna be doing that this winter as well.

I trashed my C pillars by accident when they were laying on the garage floor....so they are ruined. I do have A pillars however. Probably will sell them with the gauge pod attached. LMK

I'm going to be all over the place is everything goes as planned for the first part of the year. Will probably be there for close to 8 weeks if i can. Would love to come see what everyone has done to their cars.

[xraycer2012]

Wow Rob, your car is already awesome, I can't wait to see what you come up with. subscribed.

[B5A4Kevin]

good stuff. looking forward to seeing the end result especially the engine bay. ive never liked the yuck-tastic orange coolant reservoir. off topic, i love the b5 a4 shirts you have on sale and am going to order one soon, but out of curiosity, what does it say in the script on the shirt? also is it available in black/silver or white combo? good luck on the build. peace.

[A4Rob]

good stuff. looking forward to seeing the end result especially the engine bay. ive never liked the yuck-tastic orange coolant reservoir. off topic, i love the b5 a4 shirts you have on sale and am going to order one soon, but out of curiosity, what does it say in the script on the shirt? also is it available in black/silver or white combo? good luck on the build. peace.

haha thanks! "simple yet refined"

[Stampy]

can't wait for the progress pics...this car is rolling art that keeps changing

[20A4Audi1.8t01]

FK automotive. I already pulled it off the car

wanna sell it?

[b5a4gt28]

Have you ever been on the dyno with you're current setup?

[djwimbo]

always impressed. I want to see progress pics on that engine bay, the wiring is horrible from the factory.

Good luck man, I hope you have a heated garage. Winter modding is fun, but cold.

[A4Rob]

wanna sell it?

PM'd you back

Have you ever been on the dyno with you're current setup?

Not yet. I was waiting on the right tune, and to install the rods in the bottom end.

always impressed. I want to see progress pics on that engine bay, the wiring is horrible from the factory.

Good luck man, I hope you have a heated garage. Winter modding is fun, but cold.

Yea I don't think this could be done without a heater place to work. My garage is not heated (just froze my ass off installing my front plate). I will be doing all the work up at A&P

[bernB5]

sounds good man, good luck with it.
ps- i think along your new bodywork you should use an OEM s4 bumper and widen it out to fit, and paint the halo black!
pps- the gold winter wheels are my favorite.. badass

[tdn]

Can I have it when you're done?

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[t1demont1]

rob, when you blacked out your engine bay, did you rattle can it or paint it with a gun?

[A4Rob]

rob, when you blacked out your engine bay, did you rattle can it or paint it with a gun?

Rattle can. It took forever taping all the lines off.

[bassed]

Always in motion:) Still thinking about those seats?

[A4Rob]

Always in motion:) Still thinking about those seats?

Yes, but I am talking to STATUS about custom making me some imolas in gray.

[arorem]

[QUOTE=A4Rob;3131067]12/6/08
Most of the "stock" upholstery is going straight to the trash.
[QUOTE]

I will be willing to buy a few intreior things from you if it ok, there are a few things in my car that are showing some age...

BTW, what are you doing with those door panels??

[bassed]

Yes, but I am talking to STATUS about custom making me some imolas in gray.

They still have a few pairs? Imola's are out of production now

[A4Rob]

[QUOTE=arorem;3136842][QUOTE=A4Rob;3131067]12/6/08
Most of the "stock" upholstery is going straight to the trash.

I will be willing to buy a few intreior things from you if it ok, there are a few things in my car that are showing some age...

BTW, what are you doing with those door panels??

Door panels are staying. What else were you thinking about?

They still have a few pairs? Imola's are out of production now

hmmm those liars! haha

[arorem]

Door panels are staying. What else were you thinking about?

I dont want to make you tell what you are doing to your interior, so when ever you get it started let me know what you are getting rid of

[A4Rob]

I dont want to make you tell what you are doing to your interior, so when ever you get it started let me know what you are getting rid of

Just PM me

[minira]

nice. can't wait to see the transformation!

[a4937]

Wow.. this is going to be incredible. I'm jealous that I don't have the knowledge to do anything even remotely close to what you are doing. I can change headlights though!

Oh yeah.. subscribed.