Sam's OEM PLUS 02' Avant Re-Build Thread

[Turbavanttro]

I agree, one piece bumpers look much better if all other aspects are equal. The replica does look great from 5 feet and I was happy when I first received my replica until I really looked at it closely and then talked to a good body shop about finishing it for me.

When looking across the front of it, the shape/curvature of the front bumper is not even and would require masterful sanding ($$$) to make the overall finish look as good as an OEM bumper/sportec combo. Then you have the imperfections of the grill opening and the lower and inner edges at the wheel well opening that need considerable work to have the same fit/finish as OEM. After all of that is taken care of, there is not a great mounting solution to hold up the middle section of the bumper, one needs to be fabricated. I had my replica redone and paid a shop to make it good, but it still isn't perfect so that's why I also chose to use my authentic sportec front.

Sam, you may want to consider using the B7 Votex sideskirts, much easier to maintain, more secure mounting, and look almost exactly the same. I just replaced my Sportec sideskirts with Votex and am very happy with it.

[JEENYUS]

I love my Votex side skirts. I wish they were a little bit lower than they are, but they are practical and look great. Also hard to come by these days from what i understand.

[7speed]

I agree, one piece bumpers look much better if all other aspects are equal. The replica does look great from 5 feet and I was happy when I first received my replica until I really looked at it closely and then talked to a good body shop about finishing it for me.

When looking across the front of it, the shape/curvature of the front bumper is not even and would require masterful sanding ($$$) to make the overall finish look as good as an OEM bumper/sportec combo. Then you have the imperfections of the grill opening and the lower and inner edges at the wheel well opening that need considerable work to have the same fit/finish as OEM. After all of that is taken care of, there is not a great mounting solution to hold up the middle section of the bumper, one needs to be fabricated. I had my replica redone and paid a shop to make it good, but it still isn't perfect so that's why I also chose to use my authentic sportec front.

Sam, you may want to consider using the B7 Votex sideskirts, much easier to maintain, more secure mounting, and look almost exactly the same. I just replaced my Sportec sideskirts with Votex and am very happy with it.

Yea the 1pc bumpers do look better and the kit looked absolutely amazing until I attempted to put it on the car. I will say that this is strongest most well constructed replica that I have ever seen, this GFK material that he used to make the rep is purely amazing.

The kit is a little rough and needed a proffessional to install(with several hours of work) it and correct the imperfections To me it simply boiled down to cost. The cost of the replica kit and the cost to get it to fit properly were more than what I could be the original kit for. So it was a simple decision in the end.

On a positive note the seller of the kit is a great person to deal with and extremely reliable.

Do you have any pics of your your kit with the Votex sides. I don't think those sides are low enough are they.

[Turbavanttro]

I don't have pics yet, I literally hauled the car from the body shop in Maryland back to United Motorsport in Connecticut to finish the motor work and tuning. I'll have the car back in a week or two so I can snap some photos then. But I looked at both off of the car and they look almost identical.

I agree the maker of the replica is a great guy to deal with.

[johnnyk]

Love your builds.

[JEENYUS]

Sam this picture should give you an idea of how low the sides come down. The front is an Oettinger rep and the back is an S4.

[7speed]

Thanks. Yea those definitely won't be low enough for me.

[7speed]

What I've been doing

my thermostat blew itself to pieces.




Then I mocked up my authentic Sportec front and sides

[tim04USPa4]

Looking good man!!

[bwoy1981]

Lmao! I have never seen your garage that clean! Hope to see you at the Festival of Speed tomorrow!

[MNAudi101]

I am starting to love the sported kit, everything from front to sides and rear. ever the door trim with sportec carved in. Maybe someday. anyways looks great man

[7speed]

I think that I may have found the color



I wanted to do this with the interior but I'm pretty sure that this will not match with the exterior color but the interior work and color is amazing

[DiertyEuroSpec]

Whoa that is pure sexxx Excellent choices!

[bwoy1981]

Sam, check out Nardo Grey on the Rs7
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...Nardo-Grey-RS7

[davkav]

Those seats do look the dogs all right!

[Elliott]

That interior... unnngggghhhh!!

[JEENYUS]

if you do this level a detail that will be amazing.

I think you just like building avants more than you actually like owning avants.

[Mr.Wrong]

I wanted to do this with the interior but I'm pretty sure that this will not match with the exterior color but the interior work and color is amazing

That's quite decent job on the interior there
What's the exterior color on that B7? And any more info on that car?

[7speed]

So yea. I definitely have a problem with B6 A4's . Just picked up another one. It's an 2004 Ultraport automatic (so that I wont mod it. Too much) It's going to replace my 2010 B8 A4.

Crazy I haven't even had the B8 for a year and I'm parting it out already

Shot of the driveway/garage

[7speed]

and....... I sold the '04 USP that was stock and I picked up this not stock '05 USP. Since this car is already pre-modded. I don't have much of a reason to mod.

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[Gooner1886]

Recaro stickers with non Recaro seats I assume that was previous owner.

Was that the usp that was for sale in the classifieds for a while for like $4k? Love your collection of B6s, I am envious.

[dougyfresh]

nice color

[7speed]

Recaro stickers with non Recaro seats I assume that was previous owner.

Was that the usp that was for sale in the classifieds for a while for like $4k? Love your collection of B6s, I am envious.

Yea that's the one. It's gonna need a headgasket and probably a couple other small bits. Nothing that I can't tackle. For the price I couldn't turn it down. Once it's fixed I could easliy sale the car for $6500 or more ! This thing is in mint condition.

[Gooner1886]

Yeah I was cheching that fs ad out for a while, if it were only closer to me.

But your taking the recaro stickers off right? Or putting recaros in to make the stickers realistic

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[7speed]

Yea the Recaro sticker is most definitely coming off.

[customa4]

I'm guessing the PO had a Recaro car seat to go with that sticker. Nice pick up, you've got a lot of maintenance to do between all those Audis so get to it!

[kneel]

Nice pick up Sam. I loved those wheels on that color combo. Should have never sold mine :(

[itsmatt33]

Yea that's the one. It's gonna need a headgasket and probably a couple other small bits. Nothing that I can't tackle. For the price I couldn't turn it down. Once it's fixed I could easliy sale the car for $6500 or more ! This thing is in mint condition.

SO YOURE THE ASS THAT BOUGHT IT! lol i was tryna pick it up and do a b5 s4 swap. pretty sure its got a cracked head though.

[7speed]

SO YOURE THE ASS THAT BOUGHT IT! lol i was tryna pick it up and do a b5 s4 swap. pretty sure its got a cracked head though.

Ha ! Matt this will make me a nice daily if I keep it bwahahahaha. I happen to have the parts needed to fix the car so It's not a biggie. Put on a new head and it'll be as good as new. Again i say this car is in immaculate condition. The photos of this paint job do it no justice.

Nice pick up Sam. I loved those wheels on that color combo. Should have never sold mine :(

I'm gonna sell the wheels and put my old DPE Gt-7's on the car

[kneel]

Ha ! Matt this will make me a nice daily if I keep it bwahahahaha. I happen to have the parts needed to fix the car so It's not a biggie. Put on a new head and it'll be as good as new. Again i say this car is in immaculate condition. The photos of this paint job do it no justice.




I'm gonna sell the wheels and put my old DPE Gt-7's on the car

NICE MAN! I'd buy if keeping the car. Just put a feeler up for it. I needs more room or LESS KIDS

[Dubbed-Out]

DPE Gt-7 Niceee!

[Bische]

Nice to see you sticking with the B6's Sam

[boy412]

I think that I may have found the color:

Nice choice...and nice score on the USP! You have a nice stable of B6's. I'd probably have another one if I had room.

[7speed]

As much as I try, I just can't get myself to like the Sportec sideview of this body kit on the Avant.

So if anyone wants to trade for an Oettinger kit...... let me know.

Here are a couple shots for shits n' giggles.












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[MNAudi101]

god this just makes me want to go get the body kit to trade for that. its even my color

[dougyfresh]

I like those wheels.

Is the b6 still on air?

[Matt Devo]

As much as I try, I just can't get myself to like the Sportec sideview of this body kit on the Avant.

the problem is that the sides are too busy with both sideskirts and the flared door blades. Given the choice between the two, I'd go with the skirts and flat blades, as it keeps the lines cleaner flowing from front to rear

[Turbavanttro]

I had the very same thought. Back in '08 I ran the full Sportec kit with my USP door blades. Switched to the flat blades in 09 and it made the entire package look better. The beauty of the Sportec is the subtle yet meaty lines.

[MNAudi101]

how much for it?? haha

[7speed]

I had the very same thought. Back in '08 I ran the full Sportec kit with my USP door blades. Switched to the flat blades in 09 and it made the entire package look better. The beauty of the Sportec is the subtle yet meaty lines.

I guess I'll have to see how it goes.

the problem is that the sides are too busy with both sideskirts and the flared door blades. Given the choice between the two, I'd go with the skirts and flat blades, as it keeps the lines cleaner flowing from front to rear

Okay, good idea. I will try that.