Figured it's about time I post

**thedanplasse** · 01-21-2019 10:10 AM

Also on the hunt for adjustable front, and rear upper control arms. Doing the lowers too, but not sure which lower rear ones. Meyle HD fronts. Haven't done much research on rears though.

**fR3ZNO** · 01-21-2019 10:16 AM

I'll keep an eye out for ya. Fully spherical for the front uppers?

**thedanplasse** · 01-21-2019 10:32 AM

Just the rears actually. I have sourced a front set.

**fR3ZNO** · 01-21-2019 10:44 AM

That was quick, lol.

**Joe Jr.** · 01-21-2019 10:48 AM

what if you just buy some billet aluminum and carve your own out? Looks like you have all the resources there, Dan.

**thedanplasse** · 01-21-2019 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by fR3ZNO

That was quick, lol.

Tyler is a good person to know.

Originally Posted by Joe Jr.

what if you just buy some billet aluminum and carve your own out? Looks like you have all the resources there, Dan.

We have the material, but that would take more money, and time than buying some secondhand lol.

**Joe Jr.** · 01-21-2019 11:43 AM

i was trying to help you out with the "kool" factor on your car..

**thedanplasse** · 01-21-2019 12:18 PM

pshhhhht. Me being in the drivers seat makes the car "kool" enough.

**Joe Jr.** · 01-21-2019 12:39 PM

lmfao. I'm just feel lucky to be your friend, Dan.

**thedanplasse** · 01-21-2019 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by Joe Jr.

lmfao. I'm just feel lucky to be your friend, Dan.

All sorts of recognition today. Feelin' good.

**V70R** · 01-22-2019 11:55 AM

Atta boy. Keep up the good work!

The upper CAs will be perfect for you. Have a feeling 1.5* adjustment for camber isn’t going to be enough for my Avant on H&R Ultralows, so they’ll be perfect for ya.

**thedanplasse** · 01-22-2019 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by V70R

Atta boy. Keep up the good work!

The upper CAs will be perfect for you. Have a feeling 1.5* adjustment for camber isn’t going to be enough for my Avant on H&R Ultralows, so they’ll be perfect for ya.

I'll let you know when the time comes. I know it'll be soon though. I just have to paint the subframe, so I'm just waiting on good weather. Spring time.

**V70R** · 02-25-2019 04:16 PM

Paint it. Without a mask, just use the beard as a fume blocker

**thedanplasse** · 02-26-2019 06:39 AM

Just picked these 18z's off some dude here. He also had a set of SPC adjustable upper control arms I snagged.

**xdewaynex** · 02-26-2019 07:23 AM

Nice dude!

**fR3ZNO** · 02-26-2019 07:44 AM

Good deal, man. Not to be a debbie downer, but I'd do some research on those SPC arms... I'm sure some people have good luck with them, so YMMV.

**thedanplasse** · 02-26-2019 08:04 AM

I won't be putting much milage on this car. So for milage, I'm not too worried. I'm sure they'll last a while.

**fR3ZNO** · 02-26-2019 08:11 AM

I'm not sure how low you plan on going, but I have read that there is some clearance issues for cars that are really low. I'm sure you'll be fine, just figured I'd mention it.

**thedanplasse** · 02-26-2019 08:14 AM

Where is the clearance limited?

**fR3ZNO** · 02-26-2019 08:36 AM

It's mainly at strut mount where the control arms bolt in. See vid (skip to 3:20):

It's not a huge issue, just shows where to grind away some of top hat.

**Joe Jr.** · 02-26-2019 08:44 AM

Just because it makes me feel Kool like you Dan, that company is on my way to work everyday. Guy i work with a Jeep has bought some suspension stuff from them. He seems to be happy with it so far.

**thedanplasse** · 02-26-2019 08:45 AM

Thats what I figured. No problem for me, Thanks for the info. I'll do that before install.

**fR3ZNO** · 02-26-2019 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by thedanplasse

Thats what I figured. No problem for me, Thanks for the info. I'll do that before install.

Yeah, I figured it wouldn't be a big deal for ya. I think there's also some cases of the ball joints binding too, but idk how much of the reported problems are due to install error or what. lol.

**$teady$upreme** · 02-26-2019 10:23 AM

So yes, the two ball joints might rub. i had this problem before, and the boots are torn and c-clip loose, but i still got it warrantied by spc.

They said, Caster has to be 6 or more to avoid the problem. So far mine been ok. Way easier to adjust than my 034 which i had before.

**thedanplasse** · 03-11-2019 04:56 AM

Working on the strut mounts now. Got a super solid drivers side from Tyler. The passengers side had been replaced not too long before I got the car. I decided I'll blast both of them and make sure I get rid of all the rust (very small amount on the passenger side) before putting them in.

**thedanplasse** · 03-13-2019 11:34 AM

Got the 18z's, and control arms last night. First little clean for them before refinishing the calipers, and rebuilding the control arm ball joints. (Torn boots)

**Joe Jr.** · 03-18-2019 11:41 AM

very cool! parts is parts.

**hawaiian punch** · 03-28-2019 03:33 AM

Awesome build man, this Avant is going to be serious!

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**thedanplasse** · 03-29-2019 05:46 AM

Originally Posted by hawaiian punch

Awesome build man, this Avant is going to be serious!

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Whenever I finish it, Hah. Thank you. I cannot wait to actually start putting things back together. One thing I'm lacking is time. The car being over an hour away from me puts a huge damper on things.

**hawaiian punch** · 03-29-2019 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by thedanplasse

Whenever I finish it, Hah. Thank you. I cannot wait to actually start putting things back together. One thing I'm lacking is time. The car being over an hour away from me puts a huge damper on things.

Yeah I hear you man that is rough but you’ll get there before you know it!

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**b6Hate4** · 04-13-2019 10:20 AM

This thing done yet?

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**thedanplasse** · 04-15-2019 05:37 AM

Nope, But I haven't given up either. Just slow progress. Not much to post about.

**b6Hate4** · 04-15-2019 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by thedanplasse

Nope, But I haven't given up either. Just slow progress. Not much to post about.

I’m just giving you shit. Progress is progress.

**thedanplasse** · 04-16-2019 05:58 AM

Lol, I know.

I got the other shock mount blasted. With the good weather coming up I'll be able to start painting pieces that need to be finished, then I can start assembly.

I'll likely be blasting the 18Z's, and painting them imola. Once those are good to go I can install the front sub frame, and suspension. Once that's in I'll be one step closer to putting the engine, and tranny in.

**Joe Jr.** · 04-16-2019 01:42 PM

those 18z are monsters. No worries about stopping on your way down from 160mph.

**thedanplasse** · 05-14-2019 05:46 AM

I got around to pulling the S4 Diff out from under the work bench last weekend. Got it all cleaned off (old fluid leaks/never being cleaned). I've ordered the seals I need to fix the leaks. Which I hope will be here in time for me to get it Painted, and assembled for this weekend. When I'll be pulling the old A4 Diff out (finally). Then I can properly inspect the rear subframe to see if I need to replace it.