My 2003 "USP"

[PATURBO]

Yes, that's right, there were no USP's in 2003. I couldn't wait to buy a 2004 for the USP so I bought a loaded 1.8T quattro sport and did the conversion. All Audi parts, no screws, glue, or zip ties. GIAC chip, Neuspeed Race Springs on OEM Sport suspension. 18" VMR RS4 Reps with 235/40 F and 255/35 R. Exhaust and RS4 sway next.

[AudiA4Turbo22]

Niiiiiiiice!!!!!!!

[1point8teeNW]

Drool....

[a4darkness]

Flawless.

[diztek]

s4 or usp Blades? looks great. btw, are those rims 18 x 8.5 front and rear?

[plum]

Looks great!

They look like S4 blades...even better than USP!

[jojoampt]

mmmm... donuts.....i mean, mmmmm nice car!
i thought you couldnt run different size sidewalls on quattro?

[7speed]

those look like S4 blades to me

[joep01]

Wow, that is sweet. I love the black PA D.A.R.E plate, too. I went to order one last week and just about cried when I realized that PA switched to a crappy white/blue/yellow DARE plate. Not.



Anyway, I have an '04 1.8t quattro and I'd like to start converting it over to the USP look. Can someone recommend a source for both S4 and USP doorblades?

Thanks,

jp

[PATURBO]

The blades are S4 actually bought on this site. I figured if i'm doing blades, go big. The rims are 18x8.5 front and rear and to answer the sidewall question, it's more of a consideration of the overall rolling diameter of the front tires versus the rear where the quattro drivetrain is concerned. There's good info on this subject on this forum if you search. Also this site helps to calculate for different setups: http://www.1010tires.com/tech.asp. I had these tires from a gti that I had before with a staggered setup and it was a waste not to use the tires up. When the rears are shot, I will put on 235/40 on the back as the car already understeers. Maybe the RS4 sway will help. Thanks for the complements. I owe the look to many on here and A4mods for ideas and DIY's especially the DIY front USP lower with stock upper and the rear rebar mod. Thanks again.

[jriddle11]

Looks GREAT!

[woofster]

Oh yes, that looks perfect! Love it!

[italian a4 1032]

nice, some led tails would look nice on that

[n7plus1]

awsome man, im from across the river...central pa ftmfw! i have a dare plate as well...

[n7plus1]

whered you get chipped btw?

[|FYASKO|]

looks very niceee

[IceMole]

Dead sexy... How much was the spoiler?

[gq9]

Looks great!

+1 on the spoiler question.

[A4TUNE]

too bad its a 5spd not a 6 ahhhhh hahah!

[jrau13]

Looks nice.

[yung turbo]

Flawless Victory.
Can you put a price on each part you spent?

[18tboost]

nice man...i have a 2003 "USP" as well..only different is i have a S4 rear

[PATURBO]

Car was chipped at Waterfest 2004

[PATURBO]

I'm at work now but I'll try to do a post on the price of all parts involved in the conversion tonight.

[Tgr_Clw]

Desperately needs moar exhaust tips.

[junkie1.8TQ]

Where did you get your parts for the USP conversion?

[PATURBO]

All body parts came from the dealer except for the blades which were bought on this site. On the exhaust tip comment: I'm taking suggestions for the cat-back. I've read lots of opinions on here but a few more won't hurt. I don't want a system that is quiet or "ricey". I had a techtonics stainless with Borla muffler on a VR6 GTI. I realize this is a 4 cylinder through a turbo, but if you've heard the techto/borla ovn a VR6, you know what I'm going for.

[rxrep]

Very nice. I have the black DARE plate on my xTerra and wish I could switch it, but the state told me if I tried they would swap me in to the new ghey one. So I guess it stays on the SUV.
Car looks great!

[nimski62]

thats prettyful

[gdawg'05a4]

Magnaflow setup is pretty popular here. It's not too quiet and not ricey sounding. It's got a nice deep tone/growl to it. You can check out some clips here: http://www.1point8turbo.com/Magnaflow.html

[J-jizzle]

Exhaust and RS4 sway next.

dont forget to clear those corners.

[junkie1.8TQ]

All body parts came from the dealer except for the blades which were bought on this site. On the exhaust tip comment: I'm taking suggestions for the cat-back. I've read lots of opinions on here but a few more won't hurt. I don't want a system that is quiet or "ricey". I had a techtonics stainless with Borla muffler on a VR6 GTI. I realize this is a 4 cylinder through a turbo, but if you've heard the techto/borla ovn a VR6, you know what I'm going for.

what was your total cost? if you don't mind me asking.

[PATURBO]

As in my earlier post, I'm at work right now, but I'll see if I can break the whole project cost down part by part when I get home tonight. I've had a great relationship with my vw/audi dealer for almost 20 years so my pricing is pretty good.

[VMRWheels]

The drop is sooo perfect!

-Charles@VMRWheels

[festerfm]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZNL5tDJSKNc
check that out. only for the exhaust sound. that is the apr sport catback with the cat-delete. the sound does it for me. there's no drone inside the car and cant hear it at idle, and when driving normal, it's actually quite pleasant. when you get on it, it comes alive!

[PATURBO]

For those of you that want to know the cost, the parts were as follows:

Front Lower Bumper: reg 235.15 me 188.12
Rear Upper: reg 702.70 me 562.16
Rear Lower: reg 230.50 me 184.40
Center Grill: reg 180.97 me 144.78
Left Grill: reg 40.57 me 32.46
Right Grill: reg 40.57 me 32.46
Rear Alum. trim: reg 44.94 me 28.30

This is about a 20% discount from the dealer. Good relationships pay off!

I bought the rear wing from a friend at a good price. He had it sprayed Dolphin Grey for someone else who backed out so I just had it resprayed.

All parts were painted including side lowers for additional $$$. The rest was just blood sweat and Dremel.

[PATURBO]

Thanks to the guys who provided the exhaust opinions and links. They both sound good although aren't the APR systems cracking at the welds or did they take care of it?

[rxrep]

My sig has video with sound of Neuspeed. Of course, turbo is bigger, though, too.

[quattro2003]

Very nice. Your car is really clean. Exactly what i want to do but with an S4 rear and coilovers instead of springs.

[gq9]

trunk spoiler cost?