Another Orange RS4 body A4 sedan

[docurley]

Siena who has the Metallic orange RS4 body saloon through up this picture of another one but in a base orange colour and thought as you guy love these cars you might want to have a look at it.

It's the only snap we have right now and no one knows a thing about it.

[docurley]

Just found out this is in the S4 section.

[hoganalley]

and thought as you guy love these cars you might want to have a look at it.

What.....and you guys don't love it?!!!! If it was economical, I think everyone would do that!

It's my goal to come to England next year.....I've gotta see yours and Siena's car......

[docurley]

You want to pop over to the S4 section they don't quite get the RS4 sedan look , well some of them anyways.

And if you come over PM us before and we will link up I may even collect you from the airport if I can.

[big_greasy_taco]

Yeah I saw that thread yesterday. I dont understand why those guys dont appreciate those cars? Absolute beauty, though whats with the electrical tape on the side skirt and the lower pillar?

[docurley]

Yeah I saw that thread yesterday. I dont understand why those guys dont appreciate those cars? Absolute beauty, though whats with the electrical tape on the side skirt and the lower pillar?

Have no idea.

[JumboBlack1.8]

Yea, I read that and another thread about RS4 sedans the other day.....a bunch of S4 guys were gettin pissy about an RS4 badge, and how you can't call these sedans an "Rs4".....turned into a pretty heated debate....I just don't understand why people take things so seriously and make threads so confrontational on an online forum with so many likeminded brethren....

[docurley]

I know it make me laugh.

I would not badge my car as an RS4 as I don't run a RS4 engine and running gear but at the same time I don't give a siht if someone else does.

[solowb5]

I can completely see where they are coming from. It's not hard to wrap your mind around. If you are going to convert a car. Leave it badgless as the A4 guys do. It's like putting a ferrari badge on a fierro that has a ferrari kit on it.I know they don't use ferrari body parts but, same idea. Just bc it looks like one doesn't mean it is. Only way I see it acceptable is if it were a Avant with full interior, exterior, and drivetrain conversion. Why do that? Bc it is easier to get away with in the states.

[hoganalley]

I can appreciate every point you guys have made. I do believe however, that if you put the work into and acutally use factory parts and make the car RS4 spec except for it being an avant, then I would call it an RS4 and I would brand it that way.

One thing I always thought of doing was to make a B5 RS4 and see if I could actually get Audi to recognize it as a real car. If you could show all genuine parts, and that it would be built to Audi spec, then maybe they could do it. It would be interesting to see if they would......

[hoganalley]

And if you come over PM us before and we will link up I may even collect you from the airport if I can.

Pretty sure it'd be Gatwick. Not sure where abouts you are in London, but.......
My girlfriend lived in Crawley for 5 years so she has some friends in that area. If I make it over, I'd still love to see your cars......gotta play St. Andrew's though...even if it is $650CDN!

[docurley]

Pretty sure it'd be Gatwick. Not sure where abouts you are in London, but.......
My girlfriend lived in Crawley for 5 years so she has some friends in that area. If I make it over, I'd still love to see your cars......gotta play St. Andrew's though...even if it is $650CDN!

Well I'm on that side of London just between Kent & Surrey so Gatwick is my nearest Airport so all good.

[t1demont1]

I can appreciate every point you guys have made. I do believe however, that if you put the work into and acutally use factory parts and make the car RS4 spec except for it being an avant, then I would call it an RS4 and I would brand it that way.

One thing I always thought of doing was to make a B5 RS4 and see if I could actually get Audi to recognize it as a real car. If you could show all genuine parts, and that it would be built to Audi spec, then maybe they could do it. It would be interesting to see if they would......

It happened before, a blue s4 was converted to rs4 and audi granted it.

[big_greasy_taco]

It happened before, a blue s4 was converted to rs4 and audi granted it.

Yip, actually it is the blue s4/rs4 listed in the other thread over on the s4 side. It is the only sedan to be officially recognized by audi to be a true rs4.

[VTAudiA4]

Every thread that has a pic of RS4 widebody A4 or S4 always has some comment about that damn RS4 badge. Put it to rest. Their money, their cars, and their time/effort put into it. Its such a small detail and it does not deserve all this attention. I understand that Audi people try to keep each other in check about how our cars look but the west side of the world has a totally different view on Audi's then the East. We are more subtle while cars in Europe tend to be more on the extreme side. (Not always)......Do not quote me, argue me, or try to say the opossite because we do not need another arguement thread. Sorry about the vent.


Oh.......damn that RS4/A4/S4 is smoking.

[Siena]

Valid point from VTAudiA4.

[sean1.8t]

It is the only sedan to be officially recognized by audi to be a true rs4.

yes, and that is why that car can wear the RS4 badges with honor.


Doc, that car is beautiful! those CH's are perfect for the cars look. find more info/pics!!!

[Leifer]

So if it's got an A4 engine, some S4 guys are going to flip shit about it having the RS4 badge? What if it's a turbocharged S8 engine, then is it okay?

I don't get it.

Also, for those of you who are wondering why I used the turbocharged S8 engine as an example, I believe that's what Siena has planned for his A4/RS4/S8 ... car... Should be a thing of beauty.

[Siena]

So if it's got an A4 engine, some S4 guys are going to flip shit about it having the RS4 badge? What if it's a turbocharged S8 engine, then is it okay?

I don't get it.

Also, for those of you who are wondering why I used the turbocharged S8 engine as an example, I believe that's what Siena has planned for his A4/RS4/S8 ... car... Should be a thing of beauty.

Interesting analogy, Leifer.

Watch the S4 guys come after you!

[sean1.8t]

^so then why not put an RS6 badge on your car? i mean, it'll basically have an RS6 engine in it, so why not. that car posted basically has an RS4 engine in it(even though no axles, trans, rear diff, etc... AFAIK) so it's cool to call it an RS4 right

[sean1.8t]

btw, Siena, i like how you are taking this so personally. just because a few people don't agree that you should take the prestige and honor away from TRUE B5 RS4 owners by mis badging their S4/A4's you think no one like's widebody sedans. and you call them "outlaws"?

doesn't make sense to me

[Siena]

Sean, I'm not taking anything personally at all.

But, folk are like dogs with bones, and have a lot of time to pick fault with others badging their cars, as they see fit.

As for badges, do you see any on my car?

Not that I've decided not to put an RS4 badge on her rump because of what others think.
I've declined to badge her because at present, she's bone stock in the engine department.

Once that's done, I will badge her! What that badge may turn out to be, remains to be seen.

Sure, it may not make sense to you, but what does make sense in the car modifying scene?

If we all wanted to be "sensible", we'd buy our cars, Audi or whatever we chose, just pump gas into them, and drive them bone stock.

Now, does all this make sense?

[docurley]

I think I found the owner of the car which I'm trying to get more info but what I have found is that the base car is an A4 and not a S4 base car but will be installing a 2.7 engine with extras and the colour is a GT3 RS Orange.

[hoganalley]

It happened before, a blue s4 was converted to rs4 and audi granted it.

Yip, actually it is the blue s4/rs4 listed in the other thread over on the s4 side. It is the only sedan to be officially recognized by audi to be a true rs4.

I thought it did. I have the Audi Driver Issue where they feature that Blue RS4....I don't recall if it said that he got it done, or was trying to have it done, but I thought they weren't 100% sure about doing that strictly because they never made a sedan version. I think they said something like "if we were to make a sedan, this is what it would be". Did they actually say "yes, this is an RS4 sedan"?

[tike0rz]

Badge it based on the engine AND its appearance.

If it was an S4, but now has some RS4 parts, its still an S4.
If it WAS an A4, but now has complete RS4 body parts and RS4 engine, yes, its an RS4 (similar to the Nogaro dubbed by Audi)
If it WAS an A4, but now has lots of RS4 parts and the A4 engine, cmon...its still an A4.

I agree with Siena in the fact that he left his debadged until he gets the engine. If it is an RS4 with an S8 engine, why would you want to downplay the RS4 with having the mightier S8 engine? It should have a unique badge.

That is all.

[docurley]

Badge it based on the engine AND its appearance.

It should have a unique badge.

That is all.

[Dlay]

I like this guys S4 to RS4 conversion. Youve probably already seen this but ill post anyway.

[m5racer]

the blue one looks nice and clean, very OEM

[seanko04]

That blue car is very nice.

[hoganalley]

Yes, the blue one is fantastic. I've gotta agree with Siena though.....hot colour and it'll be really interesting to see how the car turns out with that monster engine!!

[tike0rz]

Glad you could offer your insight to this thread.

[docurley]

I like this guys S4 to RS4 conversion. Youve probably already seen this but ill post anyway.

I had the trim out of that car which was in fact a pre face lift S4 (something you guys never got) that had a complete rewire and RS4 engine, Trans and brakes as well as the RS4 seats and trim.

I had a little input on what to do with the rear bumper and how to do it when it under went the body mods which came 6 months after the engine and trans was fitted.

[iin10ded]

you know one could argue that guys who build their rs4's have *more* of a right to the badge than those that just go buy one. any hyperfunded clown can pull that off. to build a car and have audi bless it? now that's legit.

but agreed, funny how people get in a tizzy about what sticker you stick your car with. =)

[nizmosx]

^^^
you know one could argue that guys who build their tercel have *more* of a right to the badge them a bmw than those that just go buy one.

how do you guys feel about this BMW Tercel featuring a bmw emblem.



LOL

[Siena]

^^^
you know one could argue that guys who build their tercel have *more* of a right to the badge them a bmw than those that just go buy one.

how do you guys feel about this BMW Tercel featuring a bmw emblem.



LOL

I don't feel anything, either way.
The car's not mine, and as long as it doesn't interfere with my day-to-day existence...

I honestly don't have the time to worry about someone else's car, and how it's styled / badged.

If the owner of that yellow car's cool with what he / she's ended up with, good for them.

[nizmosx]

^^ ps it was a joke. busting your balls. i can give two shits.

[Siena]

Blimey! It did look real enough.