So, I just dropped about $3k on upgrades this week and am excited to get it thrown on. Most parts should be arriving on or about Monday so to keep me occupied, I thought I would go through my own journey with my car. I'm kind of OCD when it comes to this car. I have built my own cost budget spreadsheet and have recorded every penny spent on it since I bought it in September 2009.
With that said, here's the dirty so far:
2003 Amulet red Audi A4 1.8T Quattro 5 speed "Amy"
Braking
E-brake cable (Left)
E-brake cable (Right)
Cooling System
Coolant Expansion Tank
Coolant Expansion Tank Cap
Thermostat
Upper Radiator Hose
Interior
Podi Gauge Pod
RR Window Regulator
FL Driver Window Switch
B7 Center Console
Symphony II Head Unit
RNS-E Navigation Radio
RNS-E FAKRA GPS Antenna
Symphony II to RNS-E Cable Adaptor
Symphony II to RNS-E Antenna Adaptor
Engine
ER FMIC
APR Front Snub
034 Breather Kit
IE Turbo Bolt Locking Plate
Forge 007 DV
Red Top FSI Coil Packs
034 FSI Coil Adapters
ARP Head Bolts
Red Wrinkle Coat Valve Cover
Exhaust
Magnaflow Rear Section
TechTonics Downpipe
034 HFC (w/ O2 Spacer & Hardware Kit)
Exterior
USP Front Lower
USP Front Fog Grille (set)
Standard Front Lower (actually bought this twice after curb ripping it off twice! )
Front Bumper Guide Bracket (Left) (after first curbing)
Front Bumper Guide Bracket (Right)
Front Bumper Guide Bracket (Left) (after second curbing)
Front Bumper Guide Bracket (Right)
S4 Rear bumper (holding on body/paint budget)
Sonic Tuning LED LP Lamps (PAIR)
Front Grille Rings
Lamin-X Headlight Tint
Suspension
034 Control Arms (front, set w/ Hardware)
OEM A4 Front Sway Bar
H&R Sport Springs (set)
Koni Yellows (Front)
Koni Yellows (Rear)
Upper Strut Mounts (set of 2)
Solid Tie Rods (set of 2)
Wheels
VMR 703 [19x8.5 ET38]
Goodyear Eagle GT [235/35r19]
General Maintenance Items
Water pump (x2)
Heater Core
Timing Belt (kit)
Fuel Pump
Fuel Filter
plugs/coil packs
RossTech VCDS Cable
Oil Sump Pickup Tube
Oil Level Sender
Oil Feed tube
Duralast Battery
Coolant (80 billion gallons)
replacement ECU with stock tune and disabled Immo (just in case)
Total cost so far: $7,064.27
Also, as matter of personal policy, I always try to support businesses/people who display what I believe to be excellent customer service. With that said, these guys have rocked:
Kelly @ MJM Autohaus
Doug @ Frankenturbo
Sam @ 034 Motorsports
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