Casa-wagen

[Mr.Audi]

this is my first avant. I love it, it's also my first B5.

Ive owed a b6 USP blk/blk, qtm, stg 2 uni. and
a moro blue b7 2.0t qtm uni stage 2 with cat delete.

2000 Avant 1.8t. Casablanca white 5spd

quattro manual. picked up as my daily about 6 months ago. Iam finally getting around to getting my maint/some small repairs. i will keep this thread up to date with all the happenings. Should be fun.










Maintenance to be done:
1- timing belt package, engine seals, water pump (metal impeller) thermo, tensioners/rollers
2- rear pads/rotors (hawk HPS pads/ oem rotor)

Mods to be installed:
1- neuspeed tip and filter (possible heatshield)
2- FMIC ( evolution motorsports kit) - have to order new clamps/couplers

also, i have a turbosmart BOV (universal) recirc type... (ran one on my 1.8t gli yrs ago). anyone run one? or have any feedback on this move?


looking into testpipes/downpipes, software (unitronic with code delete), n75j valve, ST coilovers...

recently installed a "repaired" cluster for a new lcd display which is awesome!!! and the milage was with in 2k miles. FTW!


iam jumping into this project with both feet... lol. I recently sold my R32

(build thread)
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...l-introduction

enjoy flipping through that for some pics in the meantime. lol.

:beer:

[SS92]

That R is sex. Cant wait for pics, and mods to come. I love avants too. Build threads always make me wish I had one, but then again I wouldn't keep up with it lol

[Mr.Audi]

That R is sex. Cant wait for pics, and mods to come. I love avants too. Build threads always make me wish I had one, but then again I wouldn't keep up with it lol

added a few quick pics

[the_pirate]

Lucky. That is the exact B5 I want next, casa, facelift, wagon, 5 speed.

Wanna trade?

[crazexr7]

Jealous. I want a casa wagon

[coolgraymemo]

those aren't sport cloth seats. they are just "regular" cloth seats.

looks sweet though.

[Mr.Audi]

those aren't sport cloth seats. they are just "regular" cloth seats.

looks sweet though.

everyone thanks for the comments.

i dont know the difference, when i bought it thats how they were described. i went with it. so that is a "normal" cloth seat set? what does a "sport cloth" set look like?

thanks!

[crazexr7]

everyone thanks for the comments.

i dont know the difference, when i bought it thats how they were described. i went with it. so that is a "normal" cloth seat set? what does a "sport cloth" set look like?

thanks!

Usually come in black too some with different patterns in the middle

[Mr.Audi]

Usually come in black too some with different patterns in the middle

hmmmmmmmmmmmmm,


aight..

i'd like to do a leather swap.

[Mr.Audi]

ordered 2 Hid kits from DDM tuning.

ea 5k, one 55w for my low beams. the other 35w for my fogs.

pretty pumped.

[Mr.Audi]

update!!

-timing belt package, (belts/seals/tensioners/waterpump) MJM autohaus kit
-thermo

all being installed.

:)

hope to repair my wiring for the sensor for the oil temp also!

-oil change
-new rear pads (hawk hps) and rear rotors.
-new drivers lower "black" door moulding.

maybe even get my podi colum boost gauge too.... :thumbup:

pics2cliks

mms_picture.jpg by sleep154, on Flickr

[Mr.Audi]

UPDATE!

RAI 3in testpipe with 02 extension and new downpipe and exhaust installed.









before adjusting and final setup






fitment was good, no issues with the hardware i was sent. all hangers were in correct spots and it was the correct length.
I believe iam the first Avant to run one...
i dont have pics of the testpipe installed but it does have an "02 extension" but my cel came on today... i'd have to imagine its for a cat or 02 code. prob been about 100 miles since install.
sound is good, deep and all lag that was in the car before is gone.

iam def happy with my new set up.

i will be making a thread to help detail the product itself in the next few days.

[CCA4]

Great lookin avant! Nice to see another B5 around here with a hatch in back

[Mr.Audi]

UPDATE




wrapped my shift surround with Di-noc carbon wrap.

came out good, did it with some scraps i had laying around.









looks great installed.

may wrap some other stuff now that i have an idea how to work with it!

[paulorama]

debadge that ass. Avant looks great! welcome to the B5 avant club

[Mr.Audi]

debadge that ass. Avant looks great! welcome to the B5 avant club

lol..

i hadn't even thought about that.

got a goal for this week! lol

[Mr.Audi]

got the neuspeed TIP installed with cone filter.

I modded the factory heat shield to work with it. Pretty nice.

I notice some difference in power, throttle response is much quicker.

Lot louder.. still running the stock DV.

this was a pic while i was working on it...




and btw... its a bitch to put in. lol


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pic of my interior with the di-noc wrap.

[crazexr7]

Looks good. Do you have pics of the final fitment on your exhaust?

[CCA4]

How was the fitment on the TIP? I'm running a Samco piece right now and it doesn't fit well. There's a replacement from APR on my kitchen floor waiting to go in though

I like the 3M treatment inside. I did the same with my shifter surround, except I used the "textured black" stuff instead.

[Mr.Audi]

Looks good. Do you have pics of the final fitment on your exhaust?

thanks and NO... lol.

i still havent got it where " I want it".

I can take a pic of how it sits, which is fine for most and me in this case. but i still need to adjust it and havent had time or a torch to heat the hanger and bend it some.

How was the fitment on the TIP? I'm running a Samco piece right now and it doesn't fit well. There's a replacement from APR on my kitchen floor waiting to go in though

I like the 3M treatment inside. I did the same with my shifter surround, except I used the "textured black" stuff instead.

it was a mutha to install.. cuts on my hands to prove it.

fitment is wack... lol.

i had to extend lines for the n75 and another vac line.

either way it made a hell of a difference and sound is cool.

[CCA4]

I ran into the same problem with the N75. The APR piece looks like the fitment would be better but I'll have to wait until it stops raining to find out.

[murdered APR a4]

I ran into the same problem with the N75. The APR piece looks like the fitment would be better but I'll have to wait until it stops raining to find out.

My APR TIP is a bitch and a half as well lmao.....and it never seems to want to stay on tight enough......good luck!!

OP nice avant I say CO's and rims and you will be doing good

[Mr.Audi]

TIP installed pics.

used the stock heatshield on the air box and "modded" it to fit on/in the frame rail under the air box.
drilled some holes, little spray paint. waaaaaaaahhhhlaaaaa!

enjoi :beer:



2012-03-22_19.59.48.jpg by sleep154, on Flickr



2012-03-22_20.00.02.jpg by sleep154, on Flickr

[$teady$upreme]

Very nice progress so far. Looking at your R32, i am sure you have something up your sleeves for the B5.

One recommendation though, you might want to add a sheet metal on the existing heatshield and extend it to the front. You will find the difference.

[Mr.Audi]

Very nice progress so far. Looking at your R32, i am sure you have something up your sleeves for the B5.

One recommendation though, you might want to add a sheet metal on the existing heatshield and extend it to the front. You will find the difference.

thanks man.

i may do something different with the sheild in the future, but that was aight for a quick fix in the garage

I do miss my .:R though.