Fourings 6-speed allroad Build Thread

[4rings2turbos]

Click 4 hotness.

I never posted my build thread in here so there it is. I posted a thread with Recaro Sportster info (here) and I just got them so I wanted to show all my other Avant crew members my racewagon.

Some shots of the seats. I'll update the build thread with seat pics soon. Don't want to flood the C5 section with pics of the seats since I just updated the dedicated Sportster thread.

[verymickey]

those look awesome.

[88ninety9]

Your house is very white

[4rings2turbos]

those look awesome.

Don't they? They're teasing me sitting there with no brackets to mount them in the car. I've been sitting in them watching TV with my daughter the last couple days lol. She really doesn't like when I ask her to get out of them.

Your house is very white

Monochrome ftw.

[Samsonite]

Clicked to see a build thread. Saw seats. Didn't click build link. Left impressed.

[4rings2turbos]

Heh. I did such a nice job with the original build thread I didn't think to copy it all. I promise it's worth a read some time. Very picture heavy with some tasty stuff.

[4rings2turbos]

Small update: Alcantara headliner is in my hands (need to bring main piece home yet though)

[4rings2turbos]

Not so small update:



Wheels haven't arrived back from widening, but they're on their way. Tires will sit inward about 2 more inches once mounted. Custom wider carbon flares will contain them.

[stllboostin]

I'm liking this..Continue

[88ninety9]

Sweet baby jesus, THAT'S some tire!

[northnj]

Damn! I can't wait to see this thing from behind with the flares on. That's going to be one nice ass.

[4rings2turbos]

Just a copy from the C5 section:

First look, wheels are in and tires are mounted.


chances are these are the widest peelers in the world.





I'm putting the solar roof and alcantara headliner in today, plasti the rear wheels again and prolly paint the P Zero logos to match the front. Then: I'M GOING ON A LONG DRIVE.

I think the rear end will look so much better and flow better once the flares are on. Lots of work there still though.

[northnj]

Looking good! Patiently waiting to see flares on and that ass.

[4rings2turbos]

Thanks! Me too, I hope to have some quality time this weekend to work on them.

[AvantNoir]

Damn that's awesome! Can't wait to see it with the flares on! Job well done!

[4rings2turbos]

Thanks Noir!

I missed an update for you guys so here's two updates in one:

Got out and took a couple long drives this weekend. Saturday trip to a new local shop specializing in, wait for it: PERFORMANCE EUROPEAN WAGONS! They're called Greenwood Motorsports. I'll be putting up a little post going into details. These guys are the enthusiast's enthusiast. Their inventory is brilliant. They take in interesting and desirable models, give them all necessary maintenance (think trans swaps and timing chain jobs) whether they need them or not, throw on a couple mods like coils, BBK and wheels and put them up for sale. It's amazing. Be sure to check out that post later on today. Here's a shot of their place.



And Sunday I went to a cars & coffee meetup in the North burbs. Didn't clean the exterior so it's still dusty as hell but the interior was mostly clean ha. No headliner until I got home yesterday though.










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Tidying things up and finishing some odds and ends with the car before just driving her for a few weeks to take a break. I got a real camera a little bit ago (a Leica T) and finally had some time to take some pictures. I still need a tripod and to start using lightroom, these are straight out of the camera- cropped only. But this is super fun and can't wait to get to know the camera better and take the car to some locations.

[Teh]

Love this! Nice pics :)

[claudiovagkraft]

holy shitballs that's nice

[4rings2turbos]

Haha thank you ^

I made some very racy door handles. I <3 them. Need to perfect the faceplate and will be redoing in orange fabric when I find the right color.

[88ninety9]

Dude, even the inside of your mirrors match your scheme.That has got to be the KING of ALL roads lol

[4rings2turbos]

I like to think so! Still have a few big mods, then stage 3 and then I'm done. Maybe a cage..

[northnj]

Like everything you've done with the wagon! I'm sitting here just staring at the pictures.

[nhodgson1993]

bruhhhhhh

[4rings2turbos]

Thanks guys :)

Finally started working on my slipping clutch. Still not sure if it's just glazed or if the factory clutch just reached the end of it's life. But B5 RS 4 clutch and PP going in with Fidanza flywheel. DTS and track trans mounts at the same time.

I SOMEhow managed to get a BRAND new RS 6 steering rack with the 14.3:1 ratio for waaaayyyy less than the $1,800 it usually goes for. So that and new solid TREs are going in next.

My pitcrew lending a strong hand.

[cab509]

I love this allroad, keep on keeping on and I'm jealous of that Leica, such nice cameras

[Slow4]

Jesus....it's beautiful!


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[samaj]

One sick ride..!

[KFizz]

This really makes me want to add some wild colored accents to my a4 Allroad. Porsche RS style. I really like it.

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[happy2B5]

"The wine does go well with the chicken...delicious again Peter"

Such a sick (dated however most appropriate) car.

[4rings2turbos]

Thanks for the compliments all :) I'll keep the updates coming. Kyle, an accent color would look awesome on you Ibis.

I'm jealous of that Leica, such nice cameras

I didn't buy a camera for years because I was saving for this one. It was so worth it.

I shouldn't post without pics.

Daylight view of the seats (and wifey)



The delicious wheel

[4rings2turbos]

So I believe I mentioned in here that my clutch was slipping and I had all new stuff to put in but was dragging my feet due to a bit of intimidation. Didn't know if it was glazed and I could wear it away by driving nicely or if it was completely done. Finally found the courage to start. Got axles and and downpipe off and then when looking at trans jacks and seeing I needed also an engine support bar the wheels got to turning- why not just buy a hoist for the same price and pull the motor. Then why not just go stage 3?

I shot that idea down simply because I have a MASSIVE amount of things I want to do when I do stage 3 and it will be extremely time consuming and expensive and now just wasn't the time.

Anyway, I did remove the motor to do the clutch (first motor removal ever!)) it was quite simple and straight forward. Most of all it made all of the rest of the work a breeze. I'm super happy with the results! But my starter does need some adjustment as it makes a bit of a funny noise when starting the car. Other than that the car is 100%.

Work that was done:

-B5 RS 4 clutch and pp
-Fidanza single mass flywheel (holy hell the factory flywheel is heavy!!!)
-new tob and pilot bearing, of course new hardware
-track motor mounts (original mounts were beyond gone. Bottom bolts separated from mount)
-track trans mounts (loving these so much, shifts are very markedly cleaner)
-BRAND NEW RS 6 steering rack- not even new old stock, literally brand new (this mod is amazing, the very first time I turned the wheel it was immediately noticeable.)
-solid RS tie rod ends
-trans drain and fill
-coolant flush
-power steering flush
-oil change, lol

I'm working on a couple more mods but then I'll be in camp allroad prep mode and just finishing/finalizing/polishing the car as is for July. So happy for no more clutch slip, now I can REALLY drive the car. Oh, and the flywheel and pp were definitely glazed. Clutch disk was frail a bit but still had life.

One last note: I would NOT want to attempt the steering rack with the motor in after seeing how dang easy it is with it out. It was child's play.

[KFizz]

So I believe I mentioned in here that my clutch was slipping and I had all new stuff to put in but was dragging my feet due to a bit of intimidation. Didn't know if it was glazed and I could wear it away by driving nicely or if it was completely done. Finally found the courage to start. Got axles and and downpipe off and then when looking at trans jacks and seeing I needed also an engine support bar the wheels got to turning- why not just buy a hoist for the same price and pull the motor. Then why not just go stage 3?

I shot that idea down simply because I have a MASSIVE amount of things I want to do when I do stage 3 and it will be extremely time consuming and expensive and now just wasn't the time.

Anyway, I did remove the motor to do the clutch (first motor removal ever!)) it was quite simple and straight forward. Most of all it made all of the rest of the work a breeze. I'm super happy with the results! But my starter does need some adjustment as it makes a bit of a funny noise when starting the car. Other than that the car is 100%.

Work that was done:

-B5 RS 4 clutch and pp
-Fidanza single mass flywheel (holy hell the factory flywheel is heavy!!!)
-new tob and pilot bearing, of course new hardware
-track motor mounts (original mounts were beyond gone. Bottom bolts separated from mount)
-track trans mounts (loving these so much, shifts are very markedly cleaner)
-BRAND NEW RS 6 steering rack- not even new old stock, literally brand new (this mod is amazing, the very first time I turned the wheel it was immediately noticeable.)
-solid RS tie rod ends
-trans drain and fill
-coolant flush
-power steering flush
-oil change, lol

I'm working on a couple more mods but then I'll be in camp allroad prep mode and just finishing/finalizing/polishing the car as is for July. So happy for no more clutch slip, now I can REALLY drive the car. Oh, and the flywheel and pp were definitely glazed. Clutch disk was frail a bit but still had life.

One last note: I would NOT want to attempt the steering rack with the motor in after seeing how dang easy it is with it out. It was child's play.

Ratchet straps matching the papaya theme...... I noticed. :)

[4rings2turbos]

Ratchet straps matching the papaya theme...... I noticed. :)

Hahah, a man after my own heart.

[4rings2turbos]

PIC WHORING!:













Still need to get a computer to run my lightroom on. I think these are pretty cool, especially for being pretty much right out of the camera but they could really make a statement with some help. Having a real camera has been tons of fun.

[redavant]

Love what you've done with your car! Subscribed! :)

[lazerb5s4]

Great shots T!


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[4rings2turbos]

Thanks redavant and Jerry!

[pwdrskr]

As a former C5 allroad owner (twice over, and a current B8.5 allroad owner) I love your build! I still miss those old 6-sp allroads. Great job!

[elewsader]

awesome shots man, I need more Leica..

[4rings2turbos]

Thanks Ed and pwdrskr!

Two edits with the help of @pwwhite on insta. I'm sure he's on here too.





Now my car looks like it's driving up the ramp (no one is in the driver's seat) and level 1 because it's much more fitting for my allroad.