The "why do I do this to myself" build thread. Mucho pictures inside.

[RedDefiance]

Hi, my name is Tony and I have an addiction to buying junk and making it not junk.

So long story short, I had a super clean Brilliant Black S4 which I regretted selling the second the new owner drove off. ( Build: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ic-intensive-) )







I also have my BigTurbo A4 ( Build: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...-My-A4-revival )

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That leads me to this..... I bought this S4 which LOOKS horrible..... but its whats on the inside that counts right? right?

I purchased it off of one of my old customers, its a full stage3 car and the mods are as follows:

BW K04s
JHM rebuilt transmission
JHM trio complete shifter kit
JHM front mount intercooler
JHM RS7 clutch kit
JHM electric radiator fan
Mishimoto aluminum radiator.
APR Bi-pipe
Forge DVs
Bosch 440cc injectors
Bosch MAF
Tuned by my boy Mirza @Boosted Euro
034 snub mount
FK coilovers
ECS tuning front brakes
Rebuilt motor with H-beam rods ( cant remember brand )
Custom exhaust ( for now ) Dual 2.5" back to 3" with single resonator





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[jaychen]

HOLE E FUCK that car is trashed.

What's the plan?

[AvantGuard]

I feel your pain.

[vavJETTAw36]

You got work to do boyo. Welcome back.


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[RedDefiance]

HOLE E FUCK that car is trashed.

What's the plan?

I feel your pain.

Im glad you asked, new batch of photo dump below

Ironically enough I sourced everything you could need to swap my A4 to S4 body a while back, all doors, bumpers, trunk, hood, interior..... ALL of it. That is the only reason I purchased this car.

First I started with swapping the hood and trunk lid.
Photo Dec 02, 2 45 46 PM by Tony Inserra

Photo Dec 02, 2 36 00 PM by Tony Inserra

Then I found this garbage in the trunk lid
Photo Dec 02, 4 15 04 PM by Tony Inserra

Then I swapped on some B6 S4 wheels, which will be temporary and back up for sale soon.
Photo Dec 03, 9 13 41 AM by Tony Inserra

Photo Dec 03, 9 13 49 AM by Tony Inserra

I did a full vehicle inspection and ordered anything and everything that needs attention, and of course just after doing that this happens on my drive home lol.
Photo Dec 11, 5 57 52 PM by Tony Inserra

Luckily it happened down the street from my house, called triple AAA and they show up with this
Photo Dec 23, 10 31 36 AM by Tony Inserra

So we make it to my shop safely, and this is where the WORK begins. I sourced a complete black leather interior almost 3 years ago... finally got to put that to use lol.
Photo Dec 29, 11 14 22 AM by Tony Inserra

The passenger seat is perfect but the drivers seat was trashed, so I sourced another perfect passenger seat and swapped the covers over.
Photo Dec 12, 10 50 20 AM by Tony Inserra

Photo Dec 12, 10 50 27 AM by Tony Inserra

Photo Dec 27, 5 12 02 PM by Tony Inserra

Photo Dec 27, 5 12 40 PM by Tony Inserra

A picture of the trashed drivers seat before tear down.
Photo Dec 27, 4 58 16 PM by Tony Inserra

Photo Dec 27, 4 58 20 PM by Tony Inserra

Seats out
Photo Dec 29, 11 01 35 AM by Tony Inserra

Cleaned up a bit
Photo Dec 29, 11 14 48 AM by Tony Inserra

Seats in and started swapping door panels & replacing all 4 window regulators.
Photo Dec 29, 2 54 53 PM by Tony Inserra

Hard to tell from the photos but the tops of the door panels have sun burnt paint and the mirrors are shot. The new panels I have are near perfect and I purchased Euro blind spot mirrors.
Photo Dec 29, 12 17 24 PM by Tony Inserra

Photo Dec 29, 12 14 19 PM by Tony Inserra

Photo Dec 29, 12 39 47 PM by Tony Inserra

Photo Dec 29, 2 54 46 PM by Tony Inserra

Moved to replacing the front fenders.
Photo Dec 27, 12 55 50 PM by Tony Inserra

Photo Dec 27, 1 56 42 PM by Tony Inserra

Photo Dec 27, 1 56 48 PM by Tony Inserra

Photo Dec 27, 1 56 37 PM by Tony Inserra, on Flickr

[RedDefiance]

Replaced complete front suspension and front axles.
Photo Dec 26, 9 33 12 AM by Tony Inserra

Photo Dec 26, 9 33 35 AM by Tony Inserra

PowerFlex upgrades.
Photo Dec 26, 9 42 59 AM by Tony Inserra

Photo Dec 26, 9 43 07 AM by Tony Inserra

Photo Dec 26, 9 43 14 AM by Tony Inserra

All pressed in.
Photo Dec 26, 10 54 59 AM by Tony Inserra

Power washed the crap out of all 4 fender wells and engine bay.
Photo Dec 27, 11 26 29 AM by Tony Inserra

Photo Dec 27, 11 27 13 AM by Tony Inserra

Studded this mofo
Photo Dec 27, 11 27 20 AM by Tony Inserra

[RedDefiance]

Moved onto the drivetrain.

Plan:
Timing belt
Valve cover gaskets
Cam adjuster gaskets
Cam plugs
2.0T Ignition coil upgrade

Tear down.
Photo Dec 30, 11 31 36 AM

Photo Dec 30, 11 31 41 AM

Photo Dec 30, 12 34 33 PM

[LJS]

On the plus side- the auto is in good capable hands......This, however, will indeed be a labor-of-love and a depleter of oodles of cash....
The original owner should be relegated to a Chevy Cruze with a defective ignition switch....
Keep us posted on your progress
HEY- Happy New Year!

[vavJETTAw36]

Damn good work my friend


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[Corradovolksb]

I was wondering when you where going to make a build thread. I want wait to see it now that you have swapped on all of the new body parts. Keep up the great work as always bro.


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[Schtug]

Wow finally someone else that makes the same bad decisions I do! Awesome work on the revival, I'll be following.

[Blackbeard]

I honestly know how you feel I’ve started a small collection. It’s great to see it make such a change from what it was.

[dalazybastard]

Have probably read your A4 build at least 10 times.

Subbed for some quality work and more vids of faster audis trying to run away from X5s lol


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[Kruat]

What wheels are on the black s4, not the 3dsm, the other ones. Size? I love that look.

[mario90]

Dude....this thread its like my wishlist for a S4!

Nice build! Subscribed!

[RedDefiance]

Thanks guys.

Got all new gaskets & seals done.




low temp thermostat installed.


NewSouth intake manifold gaskets.


Started modifying the engine harness for 2.0T ignition coil upgrade.




Before:


After:


Timing belt complete


All clean
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The JHM fan was horribly installed and wired from the shop who installed it , so I fixed it my way.




Got the radiator all clean and core support back on.


Stripped the spray paint from the intercooler pipes and cleaned them up real quick.


Before:


After:




Stay Tuned.

[AudiTechS4]

Hey tony were the front fenders in rough shape. i have a4 fenders on one of my s4's and they are a different shade . Any chance you still have them

[RedDefiance]

What wheels are on the black s4, not the 3dsm, the other ones. Size? I love that look.

I cant remember their name but they were a limited production from Rotiform.






Ive got them on my A4 now.

[RedDefiance]

Hey tony were the front fenders in rough shape. i have a4 fenders on one of my s4's and they are a different shade . Any chance you still have them

I still have them, the passenger fender is good but the drivers has some sun fading on the top line where it runs along the hood.

[AudiTechS4]

what do ya want for them . i pm'd you

[Corradovolksb]

Dude that looks great.


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[jaychen]

yeah agreed.

this thread is great, nice work man.

[audis4az4ever]

Great job Tony! Can't wait to see how your S4 turns out! You did a great job with my Pearl White S4!

[RedDefiance]

Great job Tony! Can't wait to see how your S4 turns out! You did a great job with my Pearl White S4!

Thanks Kenny! Im going to put together a B5 cruise here in a few weeks once this car is up and ready i'll let you know!

[jerrone]

Definitely inspired to take my brilliant black to the next level by this thread


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[mr16valve]

Damn fine work....Damn Fine

[audis4az4ever]

Thanks Kenny! Im going to put together a B5 cruise here in a few weeks once this car is up and ready i'll let you know!

Sounds like fun!

[CJ_]

Thanks Kenny! Im going to put together a B5 cruise here in a few weeks once this car is up and ready i'll let you know!

I’m in! Nice work on the build tony, can’t wait to see it

[RedDefiance]

I’m in! Nice work on the build tony, can’t wait to see it

Thanks CJ, im looking forward to running my S4 against my A4 once I get it all back together lol.

[RedDefiance]

Got my alignment done, Ive got a ton planned for this Saturday so stay tuned.

[audis4az4ever]

Your car looks so clean! I like your attention to detail.

[StephenCox]

Inspirational and informative! Loving it, man! Keep up the hard work

[Schtug]

The stop and think banner is hysterical. A gift from the health and safety committee no doubt. I'm sure they think it's making a difference.

[avant1987]

Great revival. Keep it up


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[slowSfaux]

If I recall correctly, cj told me you were also waiting on a wdr bipipe? I see an apr in your photos. Curious if you were planning on selling the apr when you get the wdr, and when did you order the wdr? I placed my order on October 21st. So I'm wondering how long you've been waiting.

[RedDefiance]

If I recall correctly, cj told me you were also waiting on a wdr bipipe? I see an apr in your photos. Curious if you were planning on selling the apr when you get the wdr, and when did you order the wdr? I placed my order on October 21st. So I'm wondering how long you've been waiting.

No my plan is the WDR single turbo side mount kit he just came out with. Im debating not going that route seeing the issues everyone has been having with getting their items.

So I installed my new Innovative gauge.




NewSouth Gauge pod, I really wish these were offset like my B6.


Ethanol sensor in place


Boost sensor in place


Bosch 1000cc injectors installed




Crappy pic but I was exhausted, I'll get some more up once tuning get dialed in.

[BlandySanderson]

Headlight restoration coming soon? Makes the car look 10 years newer..


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[slowSfaux]

Ahhh yeah that side mount kit looks really good. Good job on the car so far man, you really brought this thing back to life.

[chaos2984]

hey where did you get the coil pig tails from?

[RedDefiance]

Headlight restoration coming soon? Makes the car look 10 years newer..


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Yes sir, once i swap the drivers door skin the whole car is getting cut and polished along with headlights. Im holding off until then.

Ahhh yeah that side mount kit looks really good. Good job on the car so far man, you really brought this thing back to life.

Thanks, it looks better in pics but it'll need a respray on the panels I couldnt replace. Planning on getting that done end of summer.

hey where did you get the coil pig tails from?

Good ol' Ebay