B8 s4 Avant build

[Novarider]

This is interesting as I had my windshield replaced last fall 2x and since im heavily work from home its been garaged a lot.

Ive been leaving her outside longer and longer in the rain with a dropped headliner and interior panels removed and have found zero water intrusion. Gonna do an overnighter tonight.

At the top of your windshield is there a tiny gap? mine has one that I frankly havent ever really noticed prior.

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Yes small gap at the top of the windshield where the glass ends.

I initially thought it was the sunroof drains so I used a borescope to look for the leak and I just couldn't find one. Even after flooding the roof with a garden hose but water was still getting in. On a whim I decided to try to seal the windshield and it completely fixed it.

I use this stuff. Basically I just filled that little gap at the top of the windshield and took my time to smooth it out with my finger like you do caulk. It turned out great, looks like it's supposed to be that way.

Permatex 81158 Black Silicone Adhesive Sealant, 3 oz. Tube, Pack of 1 https://a.co/d/bfXAS04

[hardfive]

My kids are growing up too fast and I just don’t have time to work on and daily this car. I've purchased a new daily driver and bought and a sprinter RV to do some van life trips before they age out and become teens that hate me. The RV has become my passion project and is eating up what little free time I have so its time my Avant finds a new home. Dabbled with the thought of selling before but at this point I'm no longer driving her other then for weekend pleasure and the decision to sell has been made.

Putting it out there just in the Avant forum for now as an FYI to see if there is a DIYer who wants to buy her as-is. She needs some bodywork (have the big parts to a 8.5 front end; ecodes, bumper, black optics grille) and a few mechanical (AC, passenger ebrake caliper error). Mechanically I'd road trip her tomorrow as I've gone through the motor/serviced the DSG/SC etc. but she needs some TLC for sure. With that said she's a unicorn and one of the few swaps that have a fully functional sport diff; so while I want to be upfront that she needs some work, most of the hard stuff has been done and she also is an extremely rare car that is complemented by some extremely nice OEM+ and aftermarket additions (not to mention all the cool parts I never found the time to install). Definitely has her strengths and weaknesses.

Only big FYI is no emissions in Washington state so test pipes and no secondary air (tune codes out the CEL); probably the biggest deal breaker for people in states like California so please take note. If this doesn't lead anywhere I'll finish her off and give her a proper for-sale add and likely look at BaT or Cars and Bids. Lots of work that I'd like to direct elsewhere tbh and it would be nice to see her story continue here with another enthusiast if possible so let me know if you're interested.

[rand0mher0]

Damn, sad day :/

[shreddykrueger]

dang...would be interested in purchasing your front end swap parts if you were open to selling those separately

[dropshadow]

dang...would be interested in purchasing your front end swap parts if you were open to selling those separately

Seems like most of the S4 Avant swaps do B8.5 front ends. Yours stands out because you stayed with the B8 front clip. Not that it's my decision, but that's one big reason I like your car. The B8 front end is aging well, in my opinion.

[shreddykrueger]

Seems like most of the S4 Avant swaps do B8.5 front ends. Yours stands out because you stayed with the B8 front clip. Not that it's my decision, but that's one big reason I like your car. The B8 front end is aging well, in my opinion.

I really appreciate that, and do feel the same way. Had been kicking around the idea of face lifting, but you do bring up a great point, thanks for that

[BeerBrent]

Any update on this? Who bought it?

[hardfive]

Any update on this? Who bought it?

A few good leads/conversations but no sale. Havent been actively selling yet just put out feelers.

I bought a 2013 8.5 doner which will be delivered in a few weeks from California then Ill strip front end. Once shes sorted Ill post a proper for sale ad.

Still a few weeks to make a deal if someone wants a healthy save me the hassle discount. Obviously both cars would go.



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[hardfive]

Shipper "broke his back" and couldnt do the pickup/delivery. Every other quoute from a legitimare shipper was out to lunch.

Flew out of pdx at 520 am friday morning. Picked car up at 11am just outside LA. Drove 1100 miles and got home at 5am Saturday morning.

Gonna start taking front ends apart.20230519_105512.jpg

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[hardfive]

Been a bit, quick update. Thought I could/was ready to move on a few years ago but easier said then done. Did the front 8.5 conversion and fixed all of the little things and Im as love as ever. Summer cruises have been great and highway onramps are still an opportunity.

Getting a full detail right know from a buddy who used to build show cars for SEMA. His process is over the top and exactly what she deserves. Wife says its time to move on. She may be right, but Im uncertain. Really not sure how people chew through cars, Im way too emotionally invested.

Sorry pics suck but phone is ancient and i just dont care 99% of the time

[hardfive]

reuploaded pics as bad pics to begin with but uploaded with too much compression

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[Circuit]

TEverything!!!

[hardfive]

TEverything!!!

Yes. As god himself intended.

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[hardfive]

Spent some time out with her today. May be a bit bias but think she is almost perfect.

https://youtu.be/0aGltTC68cg?si=D1Aein8govJhkN82

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[hardfive]

Has been a ride and have loved every moment building this car. But, its time and she is up on Cars and Bids.

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/9ez...nt-20t-quattro

[02silverbullett]

Has been a ride and have loved every moment building this car. But, its time and she is up on Cars and Bids.

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/9ez...nt-20t-quattro

What's the number you're looking for?

Looks awesome!

[hardfive]

What's the number you're looking for?

Looks awesome!

A 6mt sold here for 27k in September and another sold on C&B for 27k on 10/31. Mine isn't a 6mt, but they didn't have volks/trim/rs5 bits/brakes etc. feel like any sale is negotiable but I'd be in that area and obviously if say the volks weren't wanted (sale includes OEM wheels on a/s tires) I do value them.

[d.p]

A 6mt sold here for 27k in September and another sold on C&B for 27k on 10/31. Mine isn't a 6mt, but they didn't have volks/trim/rs5 bits/brakes etc. feel like any sale is negotiable but I'd be in that area and obviously if say the volks weren't wanted (sale includes OEM wheels on a/s tires) I do value them.

Market has spoken on your car my man, $13k.

[shreddykrueger]

Market has spoken on your car my man, $13k.

whats wild is I watched a bidding war on cars&bids (https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rb0...nt-20t-quattro) today for a 2012 avant with 110k miles and a few tasteful mods go for $13,650.

perhaps timing wasn't great on your listing given it happened over a holiday weekend?

[hardfive]

whats wild is I watched a bidding war on cars&bids (https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rb0...nt-20t-quattro) today for a 2012 avant with 110k miles and a few tasteful mods go for $13,650.

perhaps timing wasn't great on your listing given it happened over a holiday weekend?

I was done in mid-October with my part but rather than have poor quality underside photos I told the photographer I'd rent time on a lift if he would process my pics with the others. He took 3 weeks to turn them in so it went from a late October/early November listing to Thanksgiving week. Was a paid service referred from Cars and Bids so I let them know how I felt about the unreasonable delay but it's all spilt milk.

Sold her right after the listing ended but the buyers financing fell through then dog needed surgery and Christmas... time flies.

Getting ready to post a for sale ad as she still needs to find a new home.

[BeerBrent]

Good luck. Keep us updated. I hope you get want you want and deserve for this beauty.

[hardfive]

In 5 years I never found the time to look into the AC as I always wanted to buy some gauges and learn. Sale prompted me to get it looked at and all it needed the entire time was a professional fill. FFS. Not like the PNW is boiling hot but certainly a few days in there where AC would have been nice. The desire to DIY has led me to great places, but certainly bit me in the ass here thinking my mole hill was potentially a mountain. Oh well.

And with that being said... She's sold. I'm waiting for a shipper to pick her up as she'll be trading coasts. Very bittersweet. Sure I'll have some very cold feet when the truck shows up to escort her on.

It has been an absolute blast and I have loved every minute building her. Didn't really have a plan when I bought her, got the bad news her 2.0t was garbage, then just kept making good decision after good decision. Few hiccups, but every speed bump led to a new solution and made some good friends along the way. That community support has been there all along and just wanted to say to everyone who followed, posted, replied, or even just stopped by to take a look it was noticed and appreciated.

Fast wagons are dope and it was fun to bring something to life that Audi NA neglected to share with us. Y'all were a part of that journey and it's not lost on me how much that matters. I convinced my wife this would all work out LONG before I actually knew it would so thanks for having my back and helping me keep that promise.

The new owner seems like a very solid guy, an Audi/wagon enthusiast, and generally the perfect person to continue her journey. Excited to see where he takes her (as much as any ex can be lol).

Last pics from our last few rides.

Thank you all. Longroofs ftw always.


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[Circuit]

This has been a great thread and journey to follow and its amazing to see how much you have helped the 3.0 swap community and how far its come.

What's next?