The "why do I do this to myself" build thread. Mucho pictures inside.

[RedDefiance]

Hi Guys, wanted to pop in and drop off some teaser pics of my next update. :)

[IronmanS4]

You're a good man !

[RedDefiance]

Ok sorry for lack of updates, here is my most recent photo dump. Hold on to your butts.

Installed my KW coils




Back down on the ground on BBS's






Installed my B6 S4 front brakes with ceramic Hawk pads.




Now it was onto making some power, bought an HPX MAF to go with my 1000cc Bosch injectors. I didnt grab pics but I also installed my Walbro 450 intank pump.




Installed with new intake I put together.

[RedDefiance]

So the BAD news.... during tuning the "new" RS4 clutch that was in the car started to slip at 19psi on pump 91

SOOOOO I ordered a JHM Stage4 clutch with B7 RS4 pressure plate. I figured while I had the trans out Id finally install my DTS bar, trans mounts, metal slave & braided hydraulic clutch line.
















Then back on the alignment rack we go lol.




"Great success"


Now to break the clutch in, then back to tuning.

[rguil]

Lovely set of b5s. Jealous of your collection.

[RedDefiance]

Some more 034 goodies.






034 sway bar vs stock

[RedDefiance]

Man these forums have slowed down so much.

Anyway, another update post. Swapped in more 034 goodies.




Stock S4 sway bar vs 034 rear sway bar.








Went with 034 sway bar links as well.












Threw in some PowerFlex race front sway bar bushings to finish everything off.

[wangerang]

Looking good.. can’t wait to see more

[RedDefiance]

Also sourced some Euro blind spot mirrors in blue tint to replace the stock worn mirrors.

Stock:


Euro:


More updates on the way, stay tuned..... if anyone is following this anyway haha.

[q20v]

Hey man, beauty car! Keep the updates and pictures coming. I just bought my first B5 S4, silver on black, and I just put B6 S4 wheels on it as well.

[slvrbulet]

Nice job man car looks great. I was thinking about getting that same innovate gauge, whats your thoughts on it.

[lowestA4]

Ouuch. There is already a huge scratch in your new rim.

[fR3ZNO]

Gotta love 034 stuff.

Sucks how much the forum has slowed down, everyone just goes to Facebook car groups now. Which is a terrible format for builds like this.

[hibiscusS4]

I cant remember their name but they were a limited production from Rotiform.






Ive got them on my A4 now.

They almost look like rotiform ccvs. Little different but still made in case the other guy was looking still. Also great thread loving the clean up so far!


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[wangerang]

I love those wheels.

How do you guys keep your bumpers from sagging? My A4 has never been in an accident but the bumper has noticeable gap on the driver side. The clips are on all the way.

[slowSfaux]

everyone just goes to Facebook car groups now. Which is a terrible format for builds like this.

Couldn't agree more.

[fR3ZNO]

I love those wheels.

How do you guys keep your bumpers from sagging? My A4 has never been in an accident but the bumper has noticeable gap on the driver side. The clips are on all the way.

The bumper clips just wear out over time. You can replace the ones that bolts to the car, or perhaps adjust it a little so it sits higher.

[wangerang]

The bumper clips just wear out over time. You can replace the ones that bolts to the car, or perhaps adjust it a little so it sits higher.

Thank you— I’ll look into that.

[RedDefiance]

Nice job man car looks great. I was thinking about getting that same innovate gauge, whats your thoughts on it.

i love it, gives me the info I need and with MUCH less wiring than other gauges Ive run.

Ouuch. There is already a huge scratch in your new rim.

I bought the wheels used, they'll get refinished next season.

[CJ_]

I bought the wheels used, they'll get refinished next season.

That sounds like way too much work, you should just give them back to whoever you bought them from

Builds looking great man

[slowSfaux]

That sounds like way too much work, you should just give them back to whoever you bought them from

Builds looking great man

This. Then whoever he is can sell me the wheels from his car, since he won't need them anymore.

[Michael2200]

Wow thats clean as hell. Makes me want an s4 more than ever.

[bl0wn3ur0]

forgive my noobish question but are you only running a wideband on one bank? I am looking into getting one before i get tuned but the cost of two in slowing me down so just curious about how you handled your install.

LOVE the car, this thread reminds me why it's better to use the forums than social media groups to follow these things

[CJ_]

forgive my noobish question but are you only running a wideband on one bank? I am looking into getting one before i get tuned but the cost of two in slowing me down so just curious about how you handled your install.

LOVE the car, this thread reminds me why it's better to use the forums than social media groups to follow these things

Install one on the driver bank, because that is the second bank to get fuel and most likely to go lean.
Don’t need two

[Tommy_y0]

Install one on the driver bank, because that is the second bank to get fuel and most likely to go lean.
Don’t need two

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Friend has done this, and I am doing the same. He has had great luck so far.

[bl0wn3ur0]

Install one on the driver bank, because that is the second bank to get fuel and most likely to go lean.
Don’t need two

Thanks a lot for this info, I was told I would have to run two.


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[bl0wn3ur0]

x2
Friend has done this, and I am doing the same. He has had great luck so far.

Good to hear, I’ll definitely be doing this


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[RedDefiance]

That sounds like way too much work, you should just give them back to whoever you bought them from

Builds looking great man

lol deals a deal son! Thanks for the hook up on them.

This. Then whoever he is can sell me the wheels from his car, since he won't need them anymore.

I see whats going on here now, lol.

Wow thats clean as hell. Makes me want an s4 more than ever.

Thanks man.

[christianb5s4]

I've always heard the passenger bank is the ideal bank to run a wideband in, that's where mine is and it's been golden for 2 years. Very clean B5 you've got there! Glad you're giving it some quality love!

[RedDefiance]

I've always heard the passenger bank is the ideal bank to run a wideband in, that's where mine is and it's been golden for 2 years. Very clean B5 you've got there! Glad you're giving it some quality love!

Thank you sir! Trying to revive it little by little.

So while logging I managed to blow an engine mount. Being every other mount has been updated except the side engine mounts ( which I found stock replacements used ) I went the 034 track mounts. These mounts are AMAZING by the way, a little engine vibration at idle and thats it.


I went with the upgraded 10mm stud option, so I had to drill out the engine mount brackets.


Also, my rear diff mount was blown out. Ive built many B5's in my career and found I really didnt like the negatives associated with going sold mount. My solution, take a good stock diff mount and fill the voids with 3M window weld. Gave it a week to harden and boom, an upgraded diff mount without the noise/vibration of a solid mount.

[slowSfaux]

I used window weld on my old Honda builds, and I found that to add much more harshness than inserts. I'm anxious to hear how you like the diff mount. I've pondered replacing it with urethane but read all the horror stories about vibrations afterwards. I hope this turns out to be a good middle ground.

[RedDefiance]

I used window weld on my old Honda builds, and I found that to add much more harshness than inserts. I'm anxious to hear how you like the diff mount. I've pondered replacing it with urethane but read all the horror stories about vibrations afterwards. I hope this turns out to be a good middle ground.

Ive owned many B5s over the years and have done this to all of them, that video I made 2 years ago for my bigturbo A4 lol. Compared to the all the solid mounts i've installed this combo has been IDEAL.

[Alex1188]

How do you like that stage 4 JHM clutch and B7 PP? Ive got one that has been sitting in my shop waiting to be installed, but my current clutch just keeps on going.

[RedDefiance]

How do you like that stage 4 JHM clutch and B7 PP? Ive got one that has been sitting in my shop waiting to be installed, but my current clutch just keeps on going.

Well, when I had the crap stock replacement engine mounts I was iffy about it. After installing the solid engine mounts I love the clutch. The pressure plate does make the pedal a bit springy which can be annoying but overall engagement is fantastic for what it is. Im almost done tuning on 91, still have to install my Snow Performance Stage2 kit. Finalize tuning on that then onto E85. I pray this clutch holds the power JHM states it does.

[CJ_]

Did you install those 034 track mounts with engine in the car? I have a set ready to install w/ the 10mm stud option but have no idea how I would drill the brackets with the engine in the car

[RedDefiance]

Did you install those 034 track mounts with engine in the car? I have a set ready to install w/ the 10mm stud option but have no idea how I would drill the brackets with the engine in the car

Yeah I did them in car, just drop the lower engine mount bracket and you'll have clear access to drill the upper engine mount brackets to 10mm. It was super easy but I had to pull the passenger side turbo inlet to get to the upper engine mount nut.

[LameS4]

Giving me some motivation to get my heap ready for summer! Keep it up sir!

[incontrol7]

great work sir. Any pictures of the single turbo kit?

[guilgart]

Hi Man !! I really love the photos of your threads ... go on and keep us updated with your builds!.. and don't forget your A4!!!

[e30bum]

Great restoration. How did you get your Y pipe so shiny?