(mattd1980's) - RS4 Replica Conversion Project

[mattd1980]

RS4 REPLICA PROJECT

I have bought an audi a4 b7 2.0 turbo fsi manual 6 speed as the donar car to convert it into an RS4 replica .
Will be re-painted the original colour grey as soon all work is complete.
Heres a few pics from the start all genuine audi parts used

Matt

Standard as i bought it:
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/014.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/012.jpg

Rs4 front fitted:
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/car016.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/car017.jpg

[A 4 Awesome]

Good Luck with your conversion. You should check out Dimitris_kon, he did a RS4 conversion too. His is insane!!!

Update us regularly with pics

[mattd1980]

Cheers for that think i allready check Dimitris out is that the gold one?

[Quattro]

yaaaa good luck, jealous!

[A 4 Awesome]

^^ http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/374048-My-project-A4-RS4-OEM-LOOK-2.0-TFSI-(400-450-whp)

[mattd1980]

WOW mate thats stunning aint seen that befpre thats is truely stuinning to be fair !!!

[Leo14]

Sweet, another person doing an RS4 conversion ^^ keep us posted regularly with all your mods :D can't wait to see how it turns out, GL and happy modding

[Stewy]

As others said, keep us up to date on the conversion. Good luck!

[arce909]

Looking good so far... Are u gonna add some oem xenons?

[mattd1980]

Few more pics been a while just needs to be painted, wheels spacers all round and some coilovers
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/Picture044.jpg
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http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/Picture052.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/Picture051.jpg

[greensto]

So I guess you were serious about the conversion...hehe! Looking good :)

[GarrettReid]

quad tips or oval tips fast.

[WasGTIguy]

Nice conversion. Get tips and please lose the RS4 badge

[vdubjetta02]

are those OEM RS4 wheels? if so i think you need more tire to fill the fenders..... are you going to have any power mods to back up the looks? atleast a k04 set up?

[mattd1980]

are those OEM RS4 wheels? if so i think you need more tire to fill the fenders..... are you going to have any power mods to back up the looks? atleast a k04 set up?

Hi mate yes they are genuine rs4 wheels they do look small in pics,, they have the correct tyres the p-zeros correct size they comw out the factory, once ive lowered it on the coilovers and spacered all wheels flush with the arches that should to the trick.
Nothing planned engine wise going to keep it as it is..

Matt

[mattd1980]

Nice conversion. Get tips and please lose the RS4 badge

have oval tips on there way & all bades will be removed once painted

Matt

[mattd1980]

quad tips or oval tips fast.

There going to be the oval type same as original

Matt

[mattd1980]

So I guess you were serious about the conversion...hehe! Looking good :)

Yeah serious about the conversion, not backing out now !! Cheers soon be sorted i hope

Matt

[mr shickadance]

your front looks like it needs to rise about .5 cm to sit more flush to the hood but all in all it looks great

[Operator]

Very nice work so far, looking forward to the final product!!!

[05 S-LINE]

Great work. Congrats...

[rvca3112]

Where r u getting the RS4 side view mirrors?Looks good so far bro.

[mattd1980]

Where r u getting the RS4 side view mirrors?Looks good so far bro.

Allready have the mirrors just waiting to the car gets psinted first

Matt

[psiaddict85]

Awesome work! Now all you need to complete the exterior is some bi-xenon housings.

[Mike@Addict]

did u use OEM front fenders? or have them stretched and pulled?

[quattro47]

Love it! Jealous...

any plans on upgrades for the engine or all body work?

[4RingRook]

Good luck on the conversion OP. Looks great so far!

APA4 - OP said he's not planning engine upgrades, just cosmetic changes.

[kurupt_hawaiian]

Awesome work! Now all you need to complete the exterior is some bi-xenon housings.

yes...headlights...an RS4 with halogens? lol

[mattd1980]

did u use OEM front fenders? or have them stretched and pulled?

Genuine audi rs4 wings used

Matt

[mattd1980]

Spacers now fitted 25mm Rear and 5mm fronts ,,
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/Picture064.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/Picture058.jpg
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http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/Picture056.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/Picture067.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/Picture066.jpg

[jamerican1]

Looking great man! Awesome project!

[Mr.Wrong]

Yet another RS4 conversion, subscribed as always [:D] Good Luck and keep us updated hehe After all this body work, it would only be right for the engine to get some of the attention as well [;)]

[mariosa4]

good luck with your project friend. One question , are these wheels 9 x19 ET:29? cause this is the right rs4 offset and yours looks like et 45 . Correct me if i'm wrong

[Doctor]

So jealous...I need a money-cutting-tree for this project i guess...
Awesome...keep us updated, and let us know for the difficulties you ran into if possible.

Thanks

[mattd1980]

good luck with your project friend. One question , are these wheels 9 x19 ET:29? cause this is the right rs4 offset and yours looks like et 45 . Correct me if i'm wrong

Hiya they ae the 9 x 19 with the ET : 29 offset with 25mm spacers to rear

[groundround]

Hiya they ae the 9 x 19 with the ET : 29 offset with 25mm spacers to rear

Is that the reason why only 5mm spacers looks like it brought the wheel out so far?

I am ET 32 on my stock s-line wheels and just bought 10mm for my rears and plan on moving the 8mm up to the front (I hope 8mm up front for me wont be to much?)

[mariosa4]

Hiya they ae the 9 x 19 with the ET : 29 offset with 25mm spacers to rear

ok then ,it must be the angle of the photo . Is that AWD or not? if it is then having different spacers front and back may affect the central differential or steering.

[mattd1980]

ok then ,it must be the angle of the photo . Is that AWD or not? if it is then having different spacers front and back may affect the central differential or steering.

Just fwd

cheers

[mattd1980]

Few more pics off my camera before they get deleted,, saving now for the paint job & suspension any donations welcome ;-)

Thanks
Matt

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/Picture080.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/Picture082.jpg
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[Kubus]

The wheels look a bit small... Are they 19's?

Incredible project btw!

[billyhoyle]

Looking good! Your car will look sick after a paint job...and taking off the RS4 badge =P

[mattd1980]

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/carmatminusplate.jpg

Just a pic before batteries ran out on my camera.
Had the coilovers fitted front needs to be raised will add more pics asap
Next job is the Paint job..

Thanks

[greensto]

dayum!

[Scorpio]

been a month and still not painted..planing on keeping it the same color or going a different route

[bartles]

go imola

[mattd1980]

been a month and still not painted..planing on keeping it the same color or going a different route

Money Money Money

Keeping it the same colour

[Stewy]

if it is then having different spacers front and back may affect the central differential or steering.

I'm running 15mm in the rear and 8mm in the front. Running mis-matched spacers does nothing to negatively affect the differential. If he was running different size wheels, different profile tires, etc... that'd be a different story.

[NorcalPB]

This paint job. Do it.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xRFNBWST25E/SmXuidkfptI/AAAAAAAADuc/Hn5ZT2aUidU/s400/VWGolfHarlequin+Art+Car.JPG

[glissoar]

GOOD THING THATS NOT A SPECIAL PAINT JOB ITS OEM FROM THE FACTORY, ITS CALLED A HARLEQUIN

[VWAUDINUT]

Few more pics off my camera before they get deleted,, saving now for the paint job & suspension any donations welcome ;-)

Thanks
Matt

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/Picture080.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/Picture082.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/Picture083.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/Picture085.jpg
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Dude, are you almost done saving? I am dying to see this thing painted!

[daedaestoy]

Where did you find the used factory rs4 wing and body wing ends also? I can't find a complete wing anywhere? Only the center trunk section

[timfountain]

Stupid question here, but by the time you have spent this much time and effort, why not just buy an S4? Seems like a bit of a pointless exercise, but then again I'm not into modding, so I just don't understand the draw in making a sheep in wolfs clothing!

[funky_snowman]

Stupid question here, but by the time you have spent this much time and effort, why not just buy an S4? Seems like a bit of a pointless exercise, but then again I'm not into modding, so I just don't understand the draw in making a sheep in wolfs clothing!

As much as I hate to, I have to agree. The RS4 badging is what ruins it for me. It's not an RS4, so why pretend? Then again, it's not my car or money so I don't really care.

[Kerby]

fuck paint, vinyl wrap that shit yourself for $300.

[pw211]

People don't read...

A. He said clearly he's pulling the badges when he paints it.
B. S4's don't have the wider fenders of the RS4. If he likes the wider fenders, but doesn't want the performance, he has no reason to get a real RS4. Especially since in some countries they are VERY expensive to get ahold of.

@ the OP. Would love to see you rock some wider/more aggressive wheels. Those fenders offer so much more room for wide wheels [up]

[pw211]

GOOD THING THATS NOT A SPECIAL PAINT JOB ITS OEM FROM THE FACTORY, ITS CALLED A HARLEQUIN

Holy caps lock billy mays. He never said it was a special paint job. But even if it is OEM its still a special paint job... just a special factory paint job... We all know about harlequins.

[green a6]

do you. that car is coming out crazy

[Baruch]

This thread = fail - its like training a rooster to fight in michael vicks back yard... Waste of time and money imo..

[Cottonmouth]

This thread = fail - its like training a rooster to fight in michael vicks back yard... Waste of time and money imo..

I disagree.

[Doctor]

This thread = fail - its like training a rooster to fight in michael vicks back yard... Waste of time and money imo..

It is one thing to have a productive and creative criticism over something.

Being a hater though, now that is FAIL...

[Cottonmouth]

^^^What he said.

[Baruch]

Like I said it was my opinion - I don't understand doing all the cosmetic work to make something look mean with no work to the engine to back it up - OP said he had no plans to do engine work ergo I feel this is an utter waste of money

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL46ep1gpFE

[Doctor]

Like I said it was my opinion - I don't understand doing all the cosmetic work to make something look mean with no work to the engine to back it up - OP said he had no plans to do engine work ergo I feel this is an utter waste of money

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL46ep1gpFE

So in that case, the similar project of my friend Dimitris in Greece, a B7 RS4 oem look with 550-600hp isn't ,for you, a waste of money instead, a Value-For-Money Project ?

I love the second project more, obviously, but they both come from the love to being different and modding as a hobby. Some spent on looks only, some others, on both looks and engine if possible, like me.

But hey, if you dont like a project just say it normally, no reason for expressions, like Fail, etc etc.
Do they add something, or make something out of that ugly criticism?

I dont know, but I am not like that...being hater and all. But if it works for you, you know better. Cheers

[Baruch]

I never have nor ever would say Dimitris project is a failure - I said this a failure cause to be honest - when i go into a thread that says Audi RS4 project I would expect to see something that would be comparable to an RS4 - not a mutilated a4 w/ decent body work - so yes, to me this is a huge failure and waste of money - i highly doubt im the only 1 who feels this way - once again this is my opinion..

[Doctor]

Seeing a thread named RS4 in the B7 Section, should make it obvious it is not an RS4 in the first place, and most likely not something easily compared.

You can have, surely, any opinion you wish, and express it as well. That alone though, does not justify being rude and impolite.

Again, this is my opinion.

Cheers

[mattd1980]

Dude, are you almost done saving? I am dying to see this thing painted!

Not finished saving yet no,, friends having a look at it later on tonite tho to see how much works needed & to give me a price. Will be sorted soon tho..

Thanks

[mattd1980]

Where did you find the used factory rs4 wing and body wing ends also? I can't find a complete wing anywhere? Only the center trunk section


All from a car dismantlers

cheers

[mattd1980]

[QUOTE=timfountain;6393100]Stupid question here, but by the time you have spent this much time and effort, why not just buy an S4? Seems like a bit of a pointless exercise, but then again I'm not into modding, so I just don't understand the draw in making a sheep in wolfs clothing!

Answer to that mate is i prefer the look of an rs4 but can afford one you must admit that an rs4 looks better than an s4 + + i enjoy doing stuff like this,, Fuel costs also we all aint made on money are we !

[mattd1980]

As much as I hate to, I have to agree. The RS4 badging is what ruins it for me. It's not an RS4, so why pretend? Then again, it's not my car or money so I don't really care.


FAIR PLAY READ THE THREAD MY FRIEND BADGES ARE COMING OFF IM IN THE MIDDLE OF GETTING IT READY FOR PAINTING !!!
CLEARLY NOT DRIVING IT ROUND LIKE THIS ... WHY REPLY TO THIS THREAD IF YOU DONT LIKE THE CAR OR EVEN READ THE THREAD CORRECTLY .. GO AND PLAY WITH YOUR LEGO AND LEARN HOW TO READ !

[mattd1980]

fuck paint, vinyl wrap that shit yourself for $300.

Its got to be painted but yeah your write would me a lot cheaper ;-)

Cheers

[mattd1980]

People don't read...

A. He said clearly he's pulling the badges when he paints it.
B. S4's don't have the wider fenders of the RS4. If he likes the wider fenders, but doesn't want the performance, he has no reason to get a real RS4. Especially since in some countries they are VERY expensive to get ahold of.

@ the OP. Would love to see you rock some wider/more aggressive wheels. Those fenders offer so much more room for wide wheels [up]

Thanks for that ,, would like different wheels but the money aint there at the minute,, cheers

[greensto]

Body work looks very good. People have to remember, this is a PROJECT, not an RS4. OP, you seem to really be enjoying the process which is what modding out cars is all about. If you ever want to add performance, there are always bigger turbos. I say stick to the car's looks and keep reliability for now! You will enjoy her enough (for a while) with a simple software chip.

[mattd1980]

do you. that car is coming out crazy

Cheers

[mattd1980]

This thread = fail - its like training a rooster to fight in michael vicks back yard... Waste of time and money imo..

why reply to this thread??? its clearly not a waste of time when i enjoy doing it + it will be worth more money than what its actually cost me to make when its finished so if i wanted to sell it @ the end id be quids in so isnt a waste of money either my friend.

[mattd1980]

I disagree.

Cheers mate

[mattd1980]

It is one thing to have a productive and creative criticism over something.

Being a hater though, now that is FAIL...

Cheers

[mattd1980]

Like I said it was my opinion - I don't understand doing all the cosmetic work to make something look mean with no work to the engine to back it up - OP said he had no plans to do engine work ergo I feel this is an utter waste of money

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL46ep1gpFE

Listen you tool i havent long had this car ive had it since sept/october last year so maybe when i get some cash when ive finished the outside then i could put DIMITRIS engine in it ,, now go and watch you honda civics on youtube and keep off this thread !! Im giving people something to look at !!

[mattd1980]

So in that case, the similar project of my friend Dimitris in Greece, a B7 RS4 oem look with 550-600hp isn't ,for you, a waste of money instead, a Value-For-Money Project ?

I love the second project more, obviously, but they both come from the love to being different and modding as a hobby. Some spent on looks only, some others, on both looks and engine if possible, like me.

But hey, if you dont like a project just say it normally, no reason for expressions, like Fail, etc etc.
Do they add something, or make something out of that ugly criticism?

I dont know, but I am not like that...being hater and all. But if it works for you, you know better. Cheers

Cheers pal

[mattd1980]

Seeing a thread named RS4 in the B7 Section, should make it obvious it is not an RS4 in the first place, and most likely not something easily compared.

You can have, surely, any opinion you wish, and express it as well. That alone though, does not justify being rude and impolite.

Again, this is my opinion.

Cheers

Thanks for that ,,

[mattd1980]

Body work looks very good. People have to remember, this is a PROJECT, not an RS4. OP, you seem to really be enjoying the process which is what modding out cars is all about. If you ever want to add performance, there are always bigger turbos. I say stick to the car's looks and keep reliability for now! You will enjoy her enough (for a while) with a simple software chip.

Thanks greensto

[jmarch1122]

what was necessary for altering it to a wide-body? Did you have your oem fenders stretched, or replaced? Also, other than spacers, what else is necessary for a full wide body conversion?

[digitalAUDI]

I believe you basically replace all the fenders with the wide body version including replacing the front and rear bumper and your trunk lid. At least that is what it seems like from what I have seen other do and from the kits that I have found online...

[RandyQUATTRO]

what was necessary for altering it to a wide-body? Did you have your oem fenders stretched, or replaced? Also, other than spacers, what else is necessary for a full wide body conversion?

Lots of $$$$.

[Jagg3d]

Again, most people are missing the fact that a real RS 4 is very very expensive in Europe and gas is more than twice as much as here. This project makes a LOT of sense and even if OP is only interested in the cosmetics that's his biz. I for one love it and the dedication to go for it. Once your done with the outside you can just add a chip and mod the exhaust and you'll have a car that's much more powerful than most that's rolling on the roads in the UK. 1.4-1.8L NA engines is the norm over there, anyone seen a BMW 318 in the US lately?? Didn't think so cause it wouldn't sell for shit.

Cant' wait to see the finished project! Good luck mate! [drive]

[Doctor]

^^^ At last. Someone who knows the world beyond US. Thank you my friend.

[Hockenheim]

So basically its the slowest 4cyl 2WD RS4 on the planet?

[Doctor]

No, cause it is not an RS4.

One more thing. Maybe you should edit that alcantra in your sig.

[audib7maniac]

So basically its the slowest 4cyl 2WD RS4 on the planet?

No I'm sure Dimitri's car destroys any RS4 out there and he had done the RS4 wide body conversion but also built the motor. Correct me if I'm wrong. The OP can very much do the same by doing a custom build with a gt30 or gt35 and be at 400whp and beat any RS4.

[pw211]

He's not playing it off as an RS4...


It's like the DTM bumper. People don't put them on and claim they have an original DTM S4? (I know there are DTM A4's in Europe too). Say he wanted the widebody look? Have you seen a widebody B7 that looked good? Doubtful, because I'm sure most aftermarket WB kits look like crap.. So your best, and cheapest, option is to go RS4 fenders

[Doctor]

No I'm sure Dimitri's car destroys any RS4 out there and he had done the RS4 wide body conversion but also built the motor. Correct me if I'm wrong. The OP can very much do the same by doing a custom build with a gt30 or gt35 and be at 400whp and beat any RS4.

Correct.
It is like when I see RS4 on the road....What, because they are RS4s...? I am sorry, but they are too slow compared to mine...Fact.

[audib7maniac]

Correct.
It is like when I see RS4 on the road....What, because they are RS4s...? I am sorry, but they are too slow compared to mine...Fact.

Doctor your car is super fast, we need some new videos to see that beast in action lol Wish I wasn't tiptronic otherwise I would be doing a custom BAT.

[Doctor]

Doctor your car is super fast, we need some new videos to see that beast in action lol Wish I wasn't tiptronic otherwise I would be doing a custom BAT.

It sucks I cant drive and take video at the same time. Not to be safe too that is.
As for the go-fast thing, we need a 6 figure in front of whp, otherwise we wont settle for less...cheers man.

[audib7maniac]

It sucks I cant drive and take video at the same time. Not to be safe too that is.
As for the go-fast thing, we need a 6 figure in front of whp, otherwise we wont settle for less...cheers man.

Lol get one of your friends to hold it haha With time my friend with time we will be able to reach 600whp. [up]

[jmarch1122]

First Q, is Doctor=Dimitri? Can someone link some pics/vids of his/their car/s? thanks haha

I have a b7 I bought at pretty much a stage 3. Im making it a project to make it into an RS4 beater, one day when I get enough $$$. One thing Id like to do is widen the wheel base. I dont want an RS4 replica, so Im not gonna replace both bumpers and the trunk lid, but I wonder if it would be possible to roll all the fenders and put a 25mm spacer on each wheel, and fit some 19x9s on. How much wider is the rs4 than the stock a4 (i know i can look it up but someone must know off the top of their head)?

Even though I took off the rs4 badge weeks ago, I still get people asking me if its an rs4, even again today.

[A 4 Awesome]

Doc and Dmitri are TWO different ppl. Both have bad-ass cars and are in greece

Doc: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/214939-My-Track-Spec-A4-B7-Project

Dmitri: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/374048-My-project-A4-RS4-OEM-LOOK-2.0-TFSI-(400-450-whp)

[A 4 Awesome]

OP - Keep up the good work. The haters on here are just jealous :)

[patastinky]

What about the motor, suspension and interior? End of the day it's still a base A4.

[mattd1980]

what was necessary for altering it to a wide-body? Did you have your oem fenders stretched, or replaced? Also, other than spacers, what else is necessary for a full wide body conversion?


you need the rear 1/4 panels
front wings
rear doors
side skirts
boot lid
front & rear bumpers

cheers

[mattd1980]

Again, most people are missing the fact that a real RS 4 is very very expensive in Europe and gas is more than twice as much as here. This project makes a LOT of sense and even if OP is only interested in the cosmetics that's his biz. I for one love it and the dedication to go for it. Once your done with the outside you can just add a chip and mod the exhaust and you'll have a car that's much more powerful than most that's rolling on the roads in the UK. 1.4-1.8L NA engines is the norm over there, anyone seen a BMW 318 in the US lately?? Didn't think so cause it wouldn't sell for shit.

Cant' wait to see the finished project! Good luck mate! [drive]

Cheers pal,, Rs4's in this country are selling for anything between £20,000 with high mileage and range upto £45,000 with around 7000 miles on the clock.. Hence why i cant afford one.. The fuel is out of control over here @ the minute so running one would be a nighmare too,,

Thanks

[mattd1980]

So basically its the slowest 4cyl 2WD RS4 on the planet?

Yeah the slowest rs4 look on the planet lol

[Doctor]

Doc and Dmitri are TWO different ppl. Both have bad-ass cars and are in greece

Doc: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/214939-My-Track-Spec-A4-B7-Project

Dimitris: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/374048-My-project-A4-RS4-OEM-LOOK-2.0-TFSI-(400-450-whp)

Cheers man. :)

[mattd1980]

OP - Keep up the good work. The haters on here are just jealous :)

Thanks for that mate,, should be sorted next few weeks nw ,

[mattd1980]

What about the motor, suspension and interior? End of the day it's still a base A4.

its not a base a4 as you put it,
its the s-line so has the full heated leather interior
Its been lowered on coilovers it does say just have to read the thread

[mattd1980]

What about the motor, suspension and interior? End of the day it's still a base A4.

its not a base a4 as you put it,
its the s-line so has the full heated leather interior
Its been lowered on coilovers it does say just have to read the

[mattd1980]

What about the motor, suspension and interior? End of the day it's still a base A4.

its not a base a4 as you put it,
its the s-line so has the full heated leather interior
Its been lowered on coilovers it does say just have to read the thread it says

[mattd1980]

Few more pictures..

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/plate6.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/audiplate.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/audiplate1.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/plate5.jpg

[felondnb]

Good work - look forward to seeing it painted.

You shouldn't be exceeding 70mph on the road anyway [;)] ...and city driving means drinking fuel. My A4 is thirsty enough - my mate's RS4 drinks fuel like there's no tomorrow.

Carry on with the project - I may one day decide to do the same if I keep the A4 [:D]

[la modz]

thats a nice job like the stance.
your right about high running costs of a real rs4 thats why i built one too
glad to see you put the haters in there places as i got murked when i put my rs4 bodied tdi pics up keep it up mate
they will never understand fuel prices in the uk.

[Inked]

^^^ At last. Someone who knows the world beyond US. Thank you my friend.

Not all Americans are little ignorant, spoiled, rude haters.

OP: I could have missed it through all the pointless replies, but what color are you going? The car looks great!

[mattd1980]

Not all Americans are little ignorant, spoiled, rude haters.

OP: I could have missed it through all the pointless replies, but what color are you going? The car looks great!

Its going to be grey mate cheers

[funky_snowman]

it's not about fuel cost, it's about accepting your car for what it is. there's a conversion kit that turns a mercury cougar into a bugatti veyron (appearance only obviously). I probably can't even afford the fuel for a veyron, even at US prices, but it's still a tacky conversion. obviously a much more extreme example than a4/rs4, but the logic that cites cost as a reason why the rs4 body/badge conversion stuff is cool is the same logic that suggests converting your cougar into a 170hp veyron is cool. a more common example, those people who put sti badges and sti wings on their wrx's/imprezas.

I'm not trying to be a dick, rather just give you an honest opinion without blowing smoke up your ass.

in the end if it makes you happy, that's what really matters.

[A4 Centaur]

Hey, You have done a great job! Your car is looking great! Please keep up the good work.

Cheers!

[AudiTFSI3o3]

Its going to be grey mate cheers

any special gray in particular or OEM?

you should do matte gray [up]

[bondar1989]

looking good ..

[pw211]

it's not about fuel cost, it's about accepting your car for what it is. there's a conversion kit that turns a mercury cougar into a bugatti veyron (appearance only obviously). I probably can't even afford the fuel for a veyron, even at US prices, but it's still a tacky conversion. obviously a much more extreme example than a4/rs4, but the logic that cites cost as a reason why the rs4 body/badge conversion stuff is cool is the same logic that suggests converting your cougar into a 170hp veyron is cool. a more common example, those people who put sti badges and sti wings on their wrx's/imprezas.

I'm not trying to be a dick, rather just give you an honest opinion without blowing smoke up your ass.

in the end if it makes you happy, that's what really matters.



What part of he's not using the badges wasn't clear?

[GarrettReid]

it's not about fuel cost, it's about accepting your car for what it is. there's a conversion kit that turns a mercury cougar into a bugatti veyron (appearance only obviously).

Link or it's not true.

[pw211]

Link or it's not true.

http://www.egmcartech.com/2011/02/25/man-turns-mercury-cougar-into-a-bugatti-veyron/

Plus kit cars like that look like crap...

[GarrettReid]

http://www.egmcartech.com/2011/02/25/man-turns-mercury-cougar-into-a-bugatti-veyron/

Plus kit cars like that look like crap...

It looks awful. But it would still be fun as hell to drive around in it for a day.

[4RingRook]

This thread = fail - its like training a rooster to fight in michael vicks back yard... Waste of time and money imo..


Like I said it was my opinion - I don't understand doing all the cosmetic work to make something look mean with no work to the engine to back it up - OP said he had no plans to do engine work ergo I feel this is an utter waste of money

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL46ep1gpFE

Why u mad brah? You missed the entire point of the project, so feel free to gtfo. Next time, we'll make sure the OP takes on a build that suits your noob status, mmmm k? I'm sure he's sorry for not meeting your expectations.


OP - lovin the progress so far! [up] Ignore the haters.

[funky_snowman]

Link or it's not true.

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/24/kit-cat-mercury-cougar-makes-perfect-bugatti-veyron-substitute/

enjoy, lol. it's pretty absurd.

[funky_snowman]

What part of he's not using the badges wasn't clear?

pictures keep showing rs4 badges on both ends of the car, so it sure seems like they are being used.

[GarrettReid]

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/24/kit-cat-mercury-cougar-makes-perfect-bugatti-veyron-substitute/

enjoy, lol. it's pretty absurd.

New wheels and some spacers and it wouldn't look bad... for a Mercury

[4RingRook]

pictures keep showing rs4 badges on both ends of the car, so it sure seems like they are being used.

He said they're coming off when it gets painted, which he is saving up for next.

Read the whole thread before labeling the guy as a poser. Lame.

[truls000]

Looking forward to see how this ends.. loooking good!

[mattd1980]

pictures keep showing rs4 badges on both ends of the car, so it sure seems like they are being used.


Listen how many times do i have to say !! THE CAR IS NOT ON THE ROAD badges will be REMOVED when it goes for paint, Im not driving it around!!

[Doctor]

pictures keep showing rs4 badges on both ends of the car, so it sure seems like they are being used.

Epic Failure Post

[Cottonmouth]

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/24/kit-cat-mercury-cougar-makes-perfect-bugatti-veyron-substitute/

enjoy, lol. it's pretty absurd.


I don't see how this is a fair comparison to what is happening here. The OP is adding a wide body to a car that can come factory equipped as such. To be honest, I would do the same if I had the skill and money.

Flaming the OP for doing this would be the same as flaming every other Audizine member that has added an Sline bumper door blades or an S4 grill to a base A4.

[funky_snowman]

Lets be honest... An a4 is not an rs4, and Sline is an a4 appearance package. Big difference between the two.

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[Doctor]

You disapprove of this project, yet you continue to write in it.

Failure continues.Big Time

[Cottonmouth]

Lets be honest... An a4 is not an rs4, and Sline is an a4 appearance package. Big difference between the two.

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And an A4 is not an S4. Yet people add aluminum mirror caps and door blades.

I also fail to see how this project is in any way similar to taking a Mercury and removing the entire body and replacing it with fake body parts resembling a car 200 times the price.

Your point is invalid.

[pw211]

pictures keep showing rs4 badges on both ends of the car, so it sure seems like they are being used.

http://wecravegames.com/forums/imagehosting/174d5c3924c3c56.gif

[funky_snowman]

I read, though I don't really care what supposedly WILL happen. Badges take about a minute to remove, yet all I see are more pictures of RS4 badges on what is apparently a base model A4. He even put the grille on the car without taking the badging off, to me that does not suggest that he initially had the intention of taking them off, regardless of what is said now.

And I suppose it would be similar to adding s4 door blades, except here, unlike the door blade example, we're talking about replacing pretty major portions of the body that aren't at all similar to what came or comes on the car via some add-on package. I would think similarly about someone doing this sort of thing to an S4, though maybe not to the extreme that I do in this situation. The cougar/veyron example was meant to be extreme. the only real difference between that and this is cost, as you (cottonmouth) pointed out, which was my point. It's funny because iirc the op and some others are citing cost as a justification for this sort of thing. "Boohoo, the rs4 is expensive in my country." "boohoo, fuel is expensive in my country." Well, ok, but so is a veyron the the amount of fuel it drinks. This is almost a direct equivalent of putting STI wings and badges on base model imprezas, both in supporting logic and how extreme the modifications are appearance-wise (quite).

it's one thing to do a full on conversion, and it's not uncommon to see that sort of thing. however, doing major modifications to only looks related areas of the car at the complete exclusion of the performance end is pretty much the definition of being a poser, which has never been in fashion. To believe otherwise is to be completely deluded. Honestly, I think the A4 is a pretty bitchin' car, I think the RS4 is a pretty bitchin' car, but trying to pass of an A4 as an RS4 (even in passing) is not so bitchin', and I don't buy for a split-second that in some form this isn't what the op is trying to do outside of the forums.

If you don't want me to reiterate what i've said over and over, then let's just agree to disagree. I mean it shouldn't be that hard because, hey, it's just an opinion, and my opinion doesn't really matter, right? Or, I'm more than happy to continue, it's really no skin off my back.

[mattd1980]

I read, though I don't really care what supposedly WILL happen. Badges take about a minute to remove, yet all I see are more pictures of RS4 badges on what is apparently a base model A4. He even put the grille on the car without taking the badging off, to me that does not suggest that he initially had the intention of taking them off, regardless of what is said now.

And I suppose it would be similar to adding s4 door blades, except here, unlike the door blade example, we're talking about replacing pretty major portions of the body that aren't at all similar to what came or comes on the car via some add-on package. I would think similarly about someone doing this sort of thing to an S4, though maybe not to the extreme that I do in this situation. The cougar/veyron example was meant to be extreme. the only real difference between that and this is cost, as you (cottonmouth) pointed out, which was my point. It's funny because iirc the op and some others are citing cost as a justification for this sort of thing. "Boohoo, the rs4 is expensive in my country." "boohoo, fuel is expensive in my country." Well, ok, but so is a veyron the the amount of fuel it drinks. This is almost a direct equivalent of putting STI wings and badges on base model imprezas, both in supporting logic and how extreme the modifications are appearance-wise (quite).

it's one thing to do a full on conversion, and it's not uncommon to see that sort of thing. however, doing major modifications to only looks related areas of the car at the complete exclusion of the performance end is pretty much the definition of being a poser, which has never been in fashion. To believe otherwise is to be completely deluded. Honestly, I think the A4 is a pretty bitchin' car, I think the RS4 is a pretty bitchin' car, but trying to pass of an A4 as an RS4 (even in passing) is not so bitchin', and I don't buy for a split-second that in some form this isn't what the op is trying to do outside of the forums.

If you don't want me to reiterate what i've said over and over, then let's just agree to disagree. I mean it shouldn't be that hard because, hey, it's just an opinion, and my opinion doesn't really matter, right? Or, I'm more than happy to continue, it's really no skin off my back.


Mate fair play you are a complete and utter muppet !!! as most would agree u are a funny tho ,, u dont get it do you, i prefer the rs4 shape rather than an ordinary a4 so ive replaced the parts i had to & is going to be half the price of an rs4 when finished! END OFF bird brain

[4RingRook]

Lets be honest... An a4 is not an rs4, and Sline is an a4 appearance package. Big difference between the two.

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Noob trolls are the worst.

As long as we're being honest, you're a total asshat.

[funky_snowman]

I prefer the shape of a rs5, that doesn't mean im going to try to essentially pass my car off as one. Say what you will.

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[GarrettReid]

Back on topic.

That's a good looking RS4 conversion! most of them look like complete trash but this is very good!

[Cottonmouth]

I prefer the shape of a rs5, that doesn't mean im going to try to essentially pass my car off as one. Say what you will.

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Ok. You have made your opinion quite clear to everyone here.

Since you are the only one who feels this way then it would be nice to move forward and leave the negative comments out. It is beginning to sound like you are trying to convince us that we should feel the same as you about this.

Move on. We are all well aware what your opinion is.

[funky_snowman]

I wasnt trying to convince, rather was just responding to arguments. But, fair enough. On a positive note, At least the body work looks good. Despite my negative opinion, im still curious what the finished product will look like.

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[Doctor]

Ok, stay tuned to see. But please, spare us with another explanation of your opinion. Point taken. Move on now.

More pics and progress please. World's demand hehe :)

[Kerby]

thats a nice job like the stance.
your right about high running costs of a real rs4 thats why i built one too
glad to see you put the haters in there places as i got murked when i put my rs4 bodied tdi pics up keep it up mate
they will never understand fuel prices in the uk.


Just got back from London, gas prices are the equivalent of 9.80 US Dollars. We pay about half of that and we complain, A LOT, justifiably. I'm sure most guys on here can afford a RS4, most work real hard, but the savings on gas/insurance/maitenance justifies these conversions. In addition to that, there is much more speed potential in a turbo than a NA car. I love the conversions personally, keep them coming. I'm next.

[funky_snowman]

don't worry, we might hit 9.80 this summer, ugh.

[Zac]

these builds are fun

[green a6]

these builds are fun

word
something everyone is not really use to since they usually go out an buy the real deal

[Dimitris_Kon]

Few more pics off my camera before they get deleted,, saving now for the paint job & suspension any donations welcome ;-)

Thanks
Matt

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/Picture080.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/Picture082.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/Picture083.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/Picture085.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/Picture081.jpg

Very nice!! It remembers me of something! LOL!
Matt go on man!


Dimitris

[mattd1980]

Cars gone to be painted should be ready soon..

[Cottonmouth]

Cars gone to be painted should be ready soon..

I can't wait to see the result! Will you be lowering it any?

[wildcat333]

Cars gone to be painted should be ready soon..

What color? I'd go obnoxious bright orange.

[Leo14]

What color? I'd go obnoxious bright orange.

PAPAYA ORANGE. There is nothing obnoxious about it! haha

[vbrad26]

sick...i forgot about this build

and LOL @ funkysnowman...who pissed in his cheerios?

and if we are playing the color game...signal green
http://media2.turbosport.co.uk/2008/6/20090428202068299772267879059_c56c2fd100.jpg

even though i think there is already a b7 painted that...

[GarrettReid]

even though i think there is already a b7 painted that...

It's an RS4. I saw it for sale not too long ago.

I fapp'ed on the picture.

[Rahbey]

Ok, stay tuned to see. But please, spare us with another explanation of your opinion. Point taken. Move on now.

More pics and progress please. World's demand hehe :)

^This = [up]

[A4TQuattro]

Not that my opinion matters anyways, but I know plenty of people that have taken old Chevelle's, Nova's, Cuda's, etc and made clones outta them. I have never heard ANYONE ever talk bad about anyone ever doing that. I think it is pretty cool to try and make a RS4, let him do it, his car, his money and at the end of the day, we all want to be proud of what we drive right, well, let him be proud of his hard work. Personally, I can't wait to see the finished product...... Badges or no badges, I could care less... If you all really think that makes him less of a man for leaving the RS4 badges on, then you are the same ones who probably hate boob jobs too...... Purists.... I love Boobies, so leave the Badges on....

[Operator]

^^^^ Quite the analogy.......

[MCT9891]

Why are there so many haters in this thread?? especially funky_snowman, the OP's car looks great... and even better when it's painted.
bashing him on RS4 badges that he already stated he'd remove, and the decision of his thread title is pretty over the top.

How is this thread a failure if the OP made his car look better than it originally was...? That alone makes it a thread worth reading. And how unique it is makes it even better. If you can't find the good in this thread than we might as well stop posting up "lowered car threads", "new wheel threads", etc...

Op, it looks great, can't wait to see it painted.
Always remember, haters gon' hate.

[Levinoss08]

Yeah I gotta say it looks amazing, I wish I had the time/money/most of all knowhow/patients to do this to my car. So what if a few stuck ups are but hurt about some one using there badges I love it and it adds to the look of a REPLICA, as in should look at close as possible to the real thing.

p.s. mimicry is the biggest for of flattery.

edit p.s.s. orange would be sooooo friggin sweet.

[pw211]

funky_snowman is my new favorite troll...

and vance, did you piss in my cheerios this morning...

[Coderedpl]

I mostly read the bitching and whining about the badges.....believe this or not there were many times where I got asked by people "Hey, is that an s4?" BUT THE BEST one of all time was a guy in an orange porsche convertible with a buddy pulled up next to while on the highway and asked "Hey, is that an s4 or RS4"................I facepalmed and told them to make a guess.....they went for the rs4.....Granted those are complete idiots so even if you put a sticker saying you have 335xi, the ones who dont know, will believe it. In the end, its your car, do as you please.

My personal opinion is that I wouldnt put RS4 or S4 badges on my car if it wasn't exactly that, or if i didnt go the full length to convert it into one.

[pw211]

I mostly read the bitching and whining about the badges.....believe this or not there were many times where I got asked by people "Hey, is that an s4?" BUT THE BEST one of all time was a guy in an orange porsche convertible with a buddy pulled up next to while on the highway and asked "Hey, is that an s4 or RS4"................I facepalmed and told them to make a guess.....they went for the rs4.....Granted those are complete idiots so even if you put a sticker saying you have 335xi, the ones who dont know, will believe it. In the end, its your car, do as you please.

My personal opinion is that I wouldnt put RS4 or S4 badges on my car if it wasn't exactly that, or if i didnt go the full length to convert it into one.

Not dogging you cause you said you didn't read, a basic summary here for you: OP stated clearly that he was going to take off the badges when it gets painted and wasn't trying to pass his car off as an RS4, trollmeister aka funky_snowman ignores this and proceeds to freak out because the car, which is/was waiting for paint, still has RS4 badges

[truls000]

Pics?

[OtisA4]

Nice job...any updates?

[mattd1980]

Cars being painted today pics will be up soon

[Doctor]

Nice :) [:D]

[Operator]

Cars being painted today pics will be up soon
Is that the final step?!?

[DRAKLORE]

Awesome can't wait! Want to buy my engine for it lol

[mattd1980]

Operator = yeah last thing to do then just got to put it back together,,,
DRAKELORE = No thanks matey ;-)

[DRAKLORE]

Lol its gonna look sick, get some professional photos taken. Wish you and dimitris could do a photoshoot

[mattd1980]

some pics nearly sorted now :
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/car003-1.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/car002-1.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/car001-1.jpg

[mattd1980]

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/013.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/012-1.jpg

[AWDTURBO]

LOL at halogen headlights

[mattd1980]

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/car009.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/car008.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/car007.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/car006.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/car005.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/car003-2.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/car004.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/Matthewdavies139/car002-2.jpg

[georgio3gr]

Great conversion and great colour... I would suggest you black wheels and bixenon painted dg+cc mod... I believe you will change exhaust tips...

[Doctor]

I love it. Totally love it.
Take the RS4 Grille Badge off, two Exhaust Tips, and you are good to go sir . . .Love it.

[Rick_RS4]

great work, dont listen to the haters, running an RS4 over here is crazy on fuel, gotta remove the badges tho dude, thats what the extra money pays for.

[mattd1980]

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa369/matthewd1980/car12-1.jpg


New pic

[AudiTFSI3o3]

sex

[DRAKLORE]

Great looking Audi!!!






http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FnqPMqf7k6o/TfmF6sX_78I/AAAAAAAACeo/Vybx8xIZey0/s1600/cory+-+elite+models.jpg

[seal66]

great looking man

[DRAKLORE]

Great looking Audi!!!






http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FnqPMqf7k6o/TfmF6sX_78I/AAAAAAAACeo/Vybx8xIZey0/s1600/cory+-+elite+models.jpg


great looking man


I'm starting to wonder about you Seth...


Trololololol

[seal66]

Ha ha.. On course always gotta watch the wording around you shane.. Kinda surprised you posted a picture of your boyfriend shane. Ha ha

[DRAKLORE]

Eh, That's my ex boyfriend lmao

[seal66]

Ahh now I know why you and Jim broke it off lmafo

[DRAKLORE]

I don't want to talk about it.....At least you were able to sweep him off his feet when i announced
I was never gay, and it was all a scam to become purely aesthetic Aziz! Jk lmao

Haha
Anyways we should stop ruining this guys cool RS4 conversion lol

[mattd1980]

some pics of car cleaned up with the painted wheels and matt black roof

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa369/matthewd1980/001-3.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa369/matthewd1980/012-2.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa369/matthewd1980/017-2.jpg

[Dimitris_Kon]

Very nice! It reminds me something [:D] Common thing : the tails of the OEM exhausts which are very small considering the OEM RS4 bumper.

[rs4] All the way!!



Dimitris

[mec]

damn this car looks good, definitely a fan of the widebody, but I do miss the rings, and oval tips. Any modding plans?