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back again...and onto my 6th VAG build now.
here are links to the past 5 project threads on AZ:
-the 4000 HERE
-the CC HERE
-the A3 HERE
-the 20thAE HERE
-the B6 HERE
I picked up a 2001 S8 mid october, and if you know anything about my builds...I work fast.
I'll do my best to keep this posted as we go...but should be a bit milder than most.
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be sure to check out and fan our facebook PAGE to keep up with AR and get better real-time updates!
the latest:
power train:
-S8 4.2L V8 360bhp
-custom 2.5″ full header-back exhaust
-034 motorsport high-flo cats w/babe’s muffler modified baffled can & fiberglass resonator
-S8 5-speed DSP tiptronic
suspension:
-universal air, aero sport front bags
-universal air, air-house II rear bags
-custom perches f&r
-modified S8 shocks/struts
-modified wheel-wells
-3/8″ air line
-brass fittings
-5 gallon texture black aluminum tank
-accuair e-level management w/black anodized machined aluminum controller
-accuair VU4 manifold w/interior & exterior exhaust
-dual 444 viair compressors
-hard parker garage fabrication & trunk install
-DBC Tuning/034 motorsport S8 control arm kit
wheels & brakes:
-custom DPE R05 2-piece forged wheels
-20×9.5″ et10 square w/staggered back-pads
-satin paint-match powder coated forged centers
-polished step lip hoops
-stretched 235/35/20 tires
-034 motorsport 2″ stud/nut kit
-adam’s rotors, AR sport I rotors on the passenger side (silver zinc w/black hubs)
-adam’s rotors, AR sport II rotors on the drivers side (silver zinc w/black hubs)
-refurbished brembo 4-pot front calipers w/satin wrinkle finish
-matching refurbished rear calipers
interior:
-oCarbon 13 piece custom 9oz. plain weave carbon fiber trim set
-brother in arms custom perforated black alcantara wrapped steering wheel w/red X stitching
-LED interior lighting (white dome/maps, red footwells)
-15% tint all around
-S8 recaros
-S8 black headliner
-S8 alcantara door cards
exterior:
-euro plate delete
-clear cornered xenon projector housings
-6000k low beams
-3000k high beams
-S8 grill & front valance
-S8 polished mirrors
service/labor sponsors:
-034 motorsports
-hard parker garage
-AR garage
-babes lightning muffler
-white oaks autobody
part sponsors:
-adam’s rotors
-supreme power
-DBC tuning
-accuair
misc. sponsors:
-DPE wheels
-oCarbon
-brother in arms
-rotiform
thank you:
-bff/tech/right hand man/partner in crime, sam williams
-”we park hard” matt vink
-my D2 advisor chris thompson
-the guy I owe it all to, eric nareshni
-the wheel king manu gill
-go fast javad shadzi
-the texan berk ariercetin
-mike "pssshhh" alexander
-suede master ryan smith
-mr. carbon matt johnson
-the roti-boys brian henderson & jason whipple
-muffler man kurt nelson
-marin paint booth lucic
-the stancey duo mike burroughs & ben terry for having me
-last but not least…my best friend, lover, & wife kathy woodhams
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first we had our way with the exhaust, from my local muffler shop Babe's Lightning...
did custom Y-pipe mini resonator collector into a straight thru magnaflow can.
...big thanks to kurt as always.
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round 1 exhaust clip HERE
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Matt at oCarbon is doing the interior trim...
here is the first phase of the early stages:
he let us pick from their array of weaves and went with a thick "plain" weave you don't see often.
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car is currently in for air at Hard Parker Garage, where Matt is having his way with a killer set-up:
due back Thanksgiving day!
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huge thank you...
current "sponsor" list:
- adam's rotors (brakes)
- Hard Parker Garage (air suspension)
- Supreme Power (misc. aftermarket parts)
- DBC Tuning (OEM service parts)
- 034 Motorsport (service/installation)
- oCarbon (interior trim)
-ryan x brother's in arms (alcantara steering wheel)
-Babe's Lighting muffler shop (exhaust)
- Rotiform wheels
- DPE wheels
-White Oaks Autobody (paint)
-Mr. Tint
Last edited by Adam@SPP; 12-07-2010 at 11:18 AM.
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Adam, Im excited to see how this one turns out. What made you choose the S8... just wanted a big cruiser car like the old lincoln or what.
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must not have seen the CC...I like big bodies...
it's a proper car...and it's a rarity.
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Happy to be a part of this build.
Berk Ariercetin
Managing Director | DBC Tuning
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<- Is soooooo envious!
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DBC set us up with a full service kit...
here's and entire timing job, w/cabin and fuel filters:
brake fluid & transmission kit arrive friday!
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Any bodywork other than paint planned for this one?
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timing kit went in on black friday at 034 motorsport and went as smooth as it could on a 4.2...
...and even got around to a DBC/034 sourced control arm kit install.
a LONG day to say the least!
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wrapped up the motor side of the exhaust yesterday, finishing off the fully custom header back system.
starting with 2x2.5" 250 cel 034 Motorsport high flow cats, we then plumbed down to the current cat-back we did a couple weeks back.
034 also supplied O2 bungs and sensor spacers we fabbed in helping avoid any CEL issues while maintaining smogability.
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more oCarbon updates...resin has cured, been sanded, and clearcoat applied.
check out the AR decal inlay on the ashtray cover:
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it's almost all wrapped up!
more detail shots of ryan's work...
contact me if your looking to have his services done on your shifter, e-brake, or steering wheel!
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 Originally Posted by Adam@SPP
contact me if your looking to have his services done on your shifter, e-brake, or steering wheel!
Damn, I would have used your guy for the re-threading of our B8's Tip shift knob. I have a feeling I got charged a bit too much over at Bascom Upholstery.
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^ oh I'm sure...
clear corners
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wow:
ryan at brothers in arms completely tore down my factory S8 wheel, rewrapped it in perforated alcantara, and stitched this wheel...he even went to far as to strip and repaint a weathered S8 badge I was stuck with.
TOP NOTCH WORK...just wait till the carbon trim is installed for the interior shot.
please, email me regarding ryan's services and I will get you a pricing program and contact information!
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I am now more jealous than ever. These latest few posts have me craving a complete photoshoot!
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wait till you see the wheels.
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after cut & dip...here's what makes this S8, ROTORS8...
AR sport II's going on the driver's side:
AR sport I's going on the passenger's side:
...our two new unreleased patterns coming in 2011.
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Saw your ride at the Post Office last week. Looking good man. I took a pic but won't post it!
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haha, trust me...you hardly saw much.
should be wrapped up end of the month tho.
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This is amazing, can't wait to see the wheels on. Oh and that wheel, so so so sick, i love it~
David L.
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 Originally Posted by Adam@SPP
haha, trust me...you hardly saw much.
should be wrapped up end of the month tho.
Good to know. Need to see this baby in person to determine if it deserves a video feature.
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final product:
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Money. So is there an unveiling date yet? Getting antsy over here...
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