S4 John's (a.k.a. jcanni) Build Thread

**S4 John** · 05-06-2016 03:41 PM

Hey guys,

This is going to be my build thread/journal for my Nogaro B5 S4 Avant. I had away from the B5 Community for about 5 years after selling my Imola Sedan. During that time away, I was driving a B6 S4 and then an E90 335i. As the miles on my 335i were steadily climbing I was looking for a more reasonable daily driver. At the time, I was looking for a Jetta TDI Cup Edition and almost closed on a car in Ohio. However, it was sold prior to me being able to have a PPI performed on it. As fate would have it, I started my search for B5 S4 Avant. It started with me posting a wanted ad here in the classifieds. Astonishingly, I received a reply from the previous owner through PM.

When I had first saw the ad the car was way out of my budget and out of any sane person's budget. However the car was well sorted and only had 94.7k on it. It even came with a ton of maintenance records and the original window sticker. It originated from CO and made it to WA where I purchased it without even looking at it in person, and had it shipped to CT (CO->MT->WA->CT). My plan is to keep my 335i as my daily driver and this as my project (complete opposite of the initial goal). There are quite a few mods on it already and the first step is preventative maintenance and to progressively take it full stage III.

Previous Owners' Mods:
Airlift Air Suspension - V2 Management
DP's - Assuming SSAC as they have no markings on them
Daz Tuned
AWE Twin 1
2.0T Coilpack Conversion
Forge 007 DVs
Samco Hose Kit
SRM Side mounts
APR Snub Mount
034 Track Density Transmission Mounts
Stern Motor Mounts
B&M Short Throw Shifter
VEI Boost Gauge
RS4 Roof Spoiler

My Mods:
Old Piggie/Vast Tune
RS4 Engine Covers
R8 Oil and Coolant Cap
BBS CH Wheels w/MPSS
ECS Street Shield
OEM RS4 Mirrors
AERO Wipers
OEM Valeo Ecodes
RS4 Grill
Stasis Alcon 355mm Front Brakes
Wrinkle Red Valve Covers and Urotuning Coilpack Conversion Adapters
034 X34 Intake
034 Lobster Claws
Painted Y-Pipe

Day I got it off the truck

Timing Belt, Waterpump and Alternator were immediately replaced with all OEM parts from Audi and installed by insta: @ Nick at ACI Dynamix

**S4tech2** · 05-06-2016 05:03 PM

Sweet!

**n8henn** · 05-06-2016 07:20 PM

Very nice! Gonna look sharp with them wheels. 18's?

**S4tech2** · 05-06-2016 07:24 PM

Which one is the actual build? There are multiple cars. Lol

**MarlinFoundNemo** · 05-06-2016 08:00 PM

I'll be his bouncer for a few minutes here.

Nogaro is the actual build and it came from this guy... same Rotiforms in this picture as well.

**S4 John** · 05-06-2016 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by MarlinFoundNemo

I'll be his bouncer for a few minutes here.

Nogaro is the actual build and it came from this guy... same Rotiforms in this picture as well.

Thanks Colin! Yep, I liked the look of the wheels so much I had to get set. Mine are custom matte silver though, I dislike the high polish finish.

**LightningLou** · 05-06-2016 09:12 PM

Sick man those wheels will look really good on there! You don't happen to live near Norwalk do you? Couple spots just looked familiar...

**S4 John** · 05-07-2016 06:58 PM

Photos of some 2017 Mods:

Brakes:

Valve Covers:

**S4 John** · 12-17-2017 09:10 AM

Cleaned up the thread a little. Here are some Summer 2017 Photos:

Cape Cod Trip:

Brief Stint with Enkei Rajian Wheels:

**S4 John** · 12-17-2017 09:37 AM

Engine bay transformation:

Beginning:

OEM RS4 Carbon Covers and R8 Oil and Coolant Caps:

034 X34 Intake:

Professionally Painted Y-Pipe and OEM Accordian Hose:

Wrinkle Red Valve Covers installed by Nick @ ACI Dynamix:

Finishing Touch 034 Lobsters Claws:

I'll get some better pictures up sometime soon.

**S4 John** · 10-24-2018 08:12 PM

Not much to update. I am currently collecting parts to go Stage 3. Nothing crazy planned, just a maxed out K04 setup. I have also knocked out some maintenance with new 034 control arms and rear cross member.

Photos by Kieran Buttrick:

Photos by Cgoons: