Back in an A4 - and now time for an ABT build

[Monizzle]

It's been an interesting few years since I sold my "EurOwned" USP A4 1.8T.. After I sold it I had a horrible death trap Mercedes ML for hauling purposes for a good 8 months, then I bought an A3, and a little over a year later I'm back in an A4 and I must say: it feels oh so right.
It's a 2012 2.0T quattro in Monsoon Grey Metallic with Premium package, cold weather and an "appearance package" which is basically aluminum window trim and exhaust tips.. zzzZZZZzz. As much as I love the looks, it's a little too pedestrian and plain for my liking, so when RTW Motoring (a local tuner known for their ABT, Lorinser, Mansory, and Carlsson builds) presented me an opportunity to go full ABT I took it. The kit comes with bumper, rear valance, skirts, grille, 20" wheels, and my favorite: a real quad exhaust .
I was debating on selling the kit but I'm glad I've decided to go through with it instead of doing the standard faux S-line package upgrades I had planned. I realized that I don't have the patience like I used to for dealing with sellers, shipping, time, and piecing together my car (although it had its moments).
As far as the kit goes I am fully aware of most peoples "love it or hate it" opinions of the ABT kit on the internets - god knows I agree with a few of the issues, but I figured it'll be different and an opportunity try a different paint scheme on the kit and to show what OEM fitment from an aftermarket company installed by a good shop looks like.
The goal with this thread was to document its build with photos and video after dropping it off two days ago, but seeing how they called me tonight and told me it's ready to be picked up tomorrow I'll just try and post what I can
With that being said this experiment is either going to look cool or butt ugly. Hope you guys and gal(s) enjoy.

Here are some stock shots to start off:




The front bumper prepped for paint:



The rear diffuser prepped:



Eibach Pro-kit courtesy of Alex and John over at TAG Motorsports (thanks guys!):



Stock wheels and springs off!



OH HAI




Part 2 tomorrow...or later today.

[Audacious]

In for pics, this should be interesting.

[ultra]

I remember this guy , car should be nice

[tenfour]

Wow. Eager to see the outcome.

[Devilz173]

Lookin good... In for the pics

[Cassara27]

looks so sexy

[Anthony]

Uh oh, there goes the (B8) neighborhood!

[Calbee]

you are progressing too fast!! in for the pics. i loved the abt kit on that white b8 from hong kong

[Okan509]

those wheels are meh, but generally I like the ABT kit. In for pics!

[brainpan]

First ABT build threat ive seen, pumped for pics

[Stubek]

very nice

[A4Turbo04]

I really wanna see those wheels on already

[TCHUN003]

Great to see you back Monizzle, your car is off to a great start! BTW I used to have a bunch of pics of your b6 on my computer lol

[MilesM]

Wait a minute.. I recognize that watermark....


Didn't know you had an A4, looks like you already have plenty planned for it. Can't wait to see it done

[nikonian83]

I'm interested in seeing how it turns out. In a few weeks I'm taking delivery of a Monsoon A4 with the S-Line package and have been a little nervous about how it will look. It will be nice to see another Monsoon with a different look as it seems its not a very popular color on these forums.

[Blake P]

Aw man, I really hope they painted all the parts black that "should be", but usually aren't. *subscribed*

[Monizzle]

Thanks guys I'm happy to see a few familiar names still on here , and Mr. Maroney thank you haha..
As far as the build goes, I too am interested in seeing how this will turn out, I'm going in today to pick it up so we'll see!
Regarding the color- Nikonian I was about to pull the trigger on an S-line in white until they rolled out this in Monsoon. I absolutely love the color and am confident your S-line in Monsoon will look amazing.

[nikonian83]

Thanks guys I'm happy to see a few familiar names still on here , and Mr. Maroney thank you haha..
As far as the build goes, I too am interested in seeing how this will turn out, I'm going in today to pick it up so we'll see!
Regarding the color- Nikonian I was about to pull the trigger on an S-line in white until they rolled out this in Monsoon. I absolutely love the color and am confident your S-line in Monsoon will look amazing.

I hope you're right. The dealership had a S4 on the lot in the color and it looked good. Besides, it'll be nice to have something different as opposed to all the white/black that I see around.

[Presario]

Awesome stuff! Can't wait to see the finish car. Gonna look amazing!

[ModBargains II]

Aw man, I really hope they painted all the parts black that "should be", but usually aren't. *subscribed*

+1!

Love this kit, I think it looks amazing.
Cant wait to see the finished product

[Speycaster]

Subscribed; I want pics also. The bumper pieces look sweet.

[phatAvant]

Subscribed

[Calbee]

waiting eagerly for the pics. how much is the abt kit anyways?

[NPuter]

I'm so ready for these pics....

[Presario]

I LOVE the ABT kit. This might be a cool micro mod for the front bumper - to plastidip the fog surround black. What do you think?

(I also lowered the car a bit in the photoshop)

[Blake P]

^^Exactly what I was referring to, along with the center splitter area!

I certainly have my opinions on how the rear should be painted as well.

[Calbee]

in the meantime lets look at some ABT pics

[Presario]

Haha, was thinking the same thing. One more version.

[Calbee]

Haha, was thinking the same thing. One more version.

oh it looks great like that. i just noticed the car i posted did that too

[ModBargains II]

Someone please post that red one from Asia...

[Blake P]

That's exactly right! Now for the rear diffuser, everything should be black except for the line that runs below the exhaust tips then comes up across the top.

[Blake P]

oh it looks great like that. i just noticed the car i posted did that too

He didn't black out the fog area though...

[ModBargains II]

Aaaand here it is!

Made in China... lol






A5/S5 for kicks

[maga4]

Cant wait to see the pics too. I think the kit does a good job of being subtle for as bold as it is if that makes any sense.

[Monizzle]

UPDATE

I LOVE the ABT kit. This might be a cool micro mod for the front bumper - to plastidip the fog surround black. What do you think?

(I also lowered the car a bit in the photoshop)

Hilarious, this is exactly what one of my renderings looked like as well.
But I decided to not go this route, on any other color yes, but after seeing the car today I'm verrryy glad I kept it painted..looks AMAZING imo. Besides I can always vinyl wrap that part if I decide to
The rear I think you guys will like, I'm definitely excited for it. The car will be ready for pick-up tomorrow with a shoot by Saturday.
Will be posting some teasers today.
Tehehe.

waiting eagerly for the pics. how much is the abt kit anyways?

The full kit including including 20x9 wheels ain't cheap! Contact me for details.

[maga4]

Cant wait to see the pics too. I think the kit does a good job of being subtle for as bold as it is if that makes any sense.

[TofuShop]

subscribing for pics. the rendered pics look awesome

[#1steelerfan]

hope it turns out well.. love the monsoon... subscribed...

[1RAudiSQ5]

That's exactly right! Now for the rear diffuser, everything should be black except for the line that runs below the exhaust tips then comes up across the top.

Like this Blake?

[Blake P]

Like this Blake?

Exfvckingzactly!!