My next project... What do you think? Vote!

[CARTEL]

So I figure I'm about done with my B6 and want to move onto my next Avant project. There are two different directions that I'm thinking of going and would like the opinion of some Avant Brethren.

Here are the options:

B5 S4 Avant
Mods will include:

• Complete OEM body conversion
• Stage 3
• Full Stasis package including Motorsport suspension, brakes, diffs and swaybars
• BBS magnesium wheels

Or...

B7 S4 Avant
Mods will include:

• Complete OEM B7 RS4 body conversion
• VF supercharger
• Full Stasis package (same parts as above)
• HRE P40's

There are some pro's and cons to both, but keep in mind that this will be a project car, not really a daily driver for me.

What do you think?

[S4stageIII]

I'm biased, I vote the B5 S4 stageIII

[michgo]

if its not going to be your full daily driver, b5.

But god damn the b7 rs4 avant is sexy. sorry tony, i cant choose :(

[GramCracker]

Go for the B5 S4 to RS4. You don't see enough of them. Plus, you'll love the power of stage 3!

[CARTEL]

[Anthony]

I almost went the B5 S4-to-RS4 conversion route, but had my heart set on the Ur S6.

So...I'd probably steer ya towards the B5, if you can find a decent manual trans specimen to work on. B7 would be sick too, but the power potential to overall cost (and fuel savings ratio) wouldn't be as great.

[SoCalS4Avant]

DAMN YOU! Such a hard choice. I voted B7 RS4 Avant though - I want a ride with that VF S/C...and other than an RS6 Avant, that thing's my dream.

[D's Avant]

Even though I currently have a B5 Avant, this is a tough call. I really like both cars. A well done RS4 (B5) is IMO the ultimate Audi project to take on.

[Poopie]

b7 rs4s will never tickle my feathers like a rs4 wide-bodied avant.

[cerfus]

B5 RS4

[dougyfresh]

B5 RS4

That is my next project.

I had a dream last night of import one outright. Then getting a B5 S4 sedan and making that a 3.0L GT28RS monster.



Then again..... I just found this (again) and love the satin black.

BUT>.. B5 RS4 in Satin Black ooohhh aggggh!

[littleredwagen]

I say go with b7 RS4 conversion, none over here in the states and the supercharger is just as fun (500hp) and more reliable

[Q-Ball]

B7!!!

[CARTEL]

I'm sorta leaning towards the B7 right now. It will be a bigger initial investment, but the parts end up being a little cheaper for it since they were mass produced for the B7 RS4's in the states. Plus, a guy literally down the street from me has a real B5 RS4 avant.

I'm thinking in the long run, the B7 will be a bit more reliable too.

[d.p]

B7, B5 has been done already.

[Silvant]

hahah.... surprised you never brought this up to me..
in my opinion, go B7................ voting now.

[highPSI-S4]

Yeah i would be biased but, there are people who have done B5 RS4 conversion already.
Going with the B7 S4 will open new doors and idea's for those who haven't done it or thinking it and were waiting for someone else to pull the trigger.
hard to decide, then again if given the choice i would rather convert my B5 instead of buying a buying a B7 to convert it.

[Matt C]

B7 - Although the B5 RS4 is awesome, the conversion has already been done. I have yet to see a B7 avant conversion...what a nice project.

[jrau13]

I am voting for the B5 RS4 but Doug makes a good argument for the B7 with those pics.

[Colt556]

I want a B5 S4 Avant so bad. I really wish I would have waited before I bought my A4 Avant. Don't get me wrong I still love it, errr... well except the fugging fugged up TIPTRAGIC TRANNY, But I just love the B5s better for some reason. I voted B5 S4.....

[CARTEL]

hahah.... surprised you never brought this up to me..
in my opinion, go B7................ voting now.

haha, thats because we're always talking about your new S6, which you need to post up by the way.

[twinsnailsS4]

B7 - Although the B5 RS4 is awesome, the conversion has already been done. I have yet to see a B7 avant conversion...what a nice project.

My thoughts exactly...B7.

[WhippeD]

B7.....fo sho!
satin is sexy too...

[xonetruthcrewx]

Just kill yourself and forget about it all my friend.

Seriously though, B7. Especially after seeing the one Doug posted. So fucking sick!

[Silvant]

haha, thats because we're always talking about your new S6, which you need to post up by the way.

ha.... i'm not ready....
needs those shoes...........

[aw21]

If you decide on going w/ a B5 conversion, give me a shout. I'm considering selling my B5 S4 avant 6MT and I'm somewhat local. I wanted to convert it myself at one point.

[RenoAudiNV]

Tony - either way you will have an epic project. My vote is for the B7 conversion, i'm interested to see how the supercharger would play out.

[cerfus]

I'm sorta leaning towards the B7 right now. It will be a bigger initial investment, but the parts end up being a little cheaper for it since they were mass produced for the B7 RS4's in the states. Plus, a guy literally down the street from me has a real B5 RS4 avant.

I'm thinking in the long run, the B7 will be a bit more reliable too.

pictures of that? and I would think he would be on here or at least have posted pictures of it. Its not all that often you see a B5 RS4 in the states.

[cerfus]

just don't paint it this color haha.

[Silvant]

good friend of ours.. he's an audiworld guy, though...
he bought the atlas gray RS from Auchtuning a few years back.. it's a beautiful example.. now sporting alcons, 18x10 BBS, moton set up, etc.....
oh.... and about 470hp..
you can find it on GMG's site in the project cars gallery.

pictures of that? and I would think he would be on here or at least have posted pictures of it. Its not all that often you see a B5 RS4 in the states.

[Silvant]

here ya go... and, make that 18x10.5 champion bbs..



*is that how it works now? why jus the thumbnails, from my AZ gallery...... oh well. click em.

[CARTEL]

I'll tell you what, after driving the Targa Trophy rally event this last weekend I think I'm leaning towards a B5 again. Something about having less weight seems awful enticing right now...

[gods_kitchen]

This is a hard one, I would go B5 just because it's always been my dream car, and there's just something about having two snails

Good luck either way man!

[dougyfresh]

pictures of that? and I would think he would be on here or at least have posted pictures of it. Its not all that often you see a B5 RS4 in the states.

I thought he was referring to Todd Richards' B5 RS4...

I am voting for the B5 RS4 but Doug makes a good argument for the B7 with those pics.

Just kill yourself and forget about it all my friend.

Seriously though, B7. Especially after seeing the one Doug posted. So fucking sick!

I know. I was sold on a B5 until I stumbled up on those satin photos of a B7. Such a hard decision. I really like the twin turbo 2.7 motor but the B7 styling is equally as nice as the B5, but in a different way. When in doubt, how about both?

[Silvant]

I thought he was referring to Todd Richards' B5 RS4...

we were and, that's his.

*tony, if your worrying about weight or handling.. dont look at the b5, especially s4..

i would still do the b7... unless you plan on changing out the the rear diff in the b5...
i dunno, i think you could end up with more power in the b7 and have a more refined chassis and drivetrain.. as well as being more OG..

[ewytt]

B7 with 2.7 BiTurbo

lol

i am leaning towards B7, whatever you choose you have a lot of $ to waste in which i am jealous

[CARTEL]

Wasted money on a Wagon? That's not possible.

[Silvant]

maybe you could pick up a wrecked S8 and, swap a 99 1.8t in it.. now that would be original... hahaa..

[D.C. Designs]

b7 in staing black :)

[chris23]

[QUOTE=ewytt;3004175]B7 with 2.7 BiTurbo

lol

i am leaning towards B7, whatever you choose you have a lot of $ to waste in which i am jealous[/QUOT

I like the sound of the suggestion above!