95 S2 Limo Replica

[sjw185]

Also been chasing a boost issue.
The recirculation valve has been chittering like a S1.
Thought the valve was faulty but changed it out and no different?
Unplugged the WGFV and was getting about 1.2bar of boost which is not right.
After opening wastegate found the cause.

The cap had perch bolted in from underneath with a part number 035145815M
Had a search on google and had a reference to old chip tuning.


Modified Vs Original
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[sjw185]

Got a set of Mk1 Avus for a good price,
They were in a poor state but thought a blast and powder coat would fix it.
Turns out they had been chrome plated in the past and wheel places wont touch them.
Had a go with a copper wire brush but that just made them shiny
Tried a twisted wire cup and that just made the chrome sparkle!
Started using a flapper pad and found a lot of porosity in the inside and face.
Think the nickel/chrome has been attacking the alloy after years of being left outside.
Would not like to hit a pot hole and have a wheel failure so unfortunately they are for the scrap

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[macspring]

Also thinking about MkI or MkII Avus in 18s

Mk1 S8 Avus rims for the 'win'. The Mk2 Avus rims are too 'sharp' in their appearance for the rounded lines of a B4 body.

M3 seats are nice, but Recaros are better IMHO. Sell the M3 seats to finance the Recaros. Recaro do a seat mounting kit ( subframe ) that allows the Recaros to mount onto them with four bolts and the 'subframe' mounts into the factory seat rails on the floor of the B4 body with no welding or cutting. The Recaro website or the Agency for Recaros in the UK should be able to supply the subframes or at least give you the part number for you to be able to search for them secondhand. HTH.

[NickzD]

This is one interesting build! Those seats look nice.

[sjw185]

Appreciate all your comments guys

Interesting idea with having no cut out for bumper
I got a pair of BMW E92 M3 seats for free so was going to try to fit them and if they are good maybe dye them blue to match the rears.
Have a standard grill in stock but been busy cleaning the rings that I had sprayed black years ago.
black surround looks the best have that on my coupe.
Also thinking about MkI or MkII Avus in 18s

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[psiconauta911]

Awsome job! Congrats!

[macspring]

Impressive work and result.
Thanks for sharing.
Consider no exhaust cut out like a modern car with the exhaust turned down pointing at the ground - maybe maybe not.
Recovered Ford Recaros for the front seats ?
Boost gauge and Air / Fuel ratio gauge mounted in the centre vent grilles ?
Standard bonnet grille with black surround and chrome rings.
Super looking sleeper, leave the paint as is ( apart from the wing naturally) and you won’t be fussing about stones chips / wear ‘n tear, but agree with tidying under the bonnet to pander to everyone on here’s OCD.
Just my own suggestions to build on what you’ve achieved to date.
Best wishes.

[newsh]

Looks great, good colour!

[Tractor Dave]

Looking really nice. You have done a great job.

[sjw185]

Fitted a later airbag steering wheel with adaptor spline but the slip ring had been butchered when the aftermarket steering wheel was on.
No airbag connection, indicators were not cancelling and the horn would sometimes stay on
Got the correct part number from my coupe 4A0419091BB and managed to pick one up cheap with slip ring so now all steering wheel functions working.

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Couple of nice shots to share

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Front bumper and lights need a bit of adjustment.

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Picked up two coupe rear bumpers a while back to try and make rear S2 bumper think the worst thing is the exhaust cut out is more inboard on the coupe.

[sjw185]

Been driving around and noticed the intake pipe rising up on boost.
The fabricated intake is not the right size so chopped both ends off and welded new dots on the ends to help grip the hoses.
Made the bracket that attaches on to the heat shield and welded it on so its nice and secure now.

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Now its all up and running will need to spend some time on cosmetics, cam/coil covers and Intake.
Will get intake pipe powder coated black.

[sjw185]

What a difference from when you picked it up and what an achievement. You must be very pleased with the out come. Well done you and thanks for bringing us along on the journey . regards Lynn

Was good to get out for its first run
Forgot how good a standard turbo was with a homefry.

[sjw185]

Congrats! Looks very understated, considering the performance, perhaps just what you need to avoid unwanted attention? Is that shiny tie-rod adjuster one from Greg-S beside an original?

Thanks, Yes that is the adjusters from Greg, hopefully put them to good use and get it all aligned soon.
Looking forward to experiencing the B4 rear on the road all bushed and aligned properly.

[LSG]

What a difference from when you picked it up and what an achievement. You must be very pleased with the out come. Well done you and thanks for bringing us along on the journey . regards Lynn

[Lago Blue]

Congrats! Looks very understated, considering the performance, perhaps just what you need to avoid unwanted attention? Is that shiny tie-rod adjuster one from Greg-S beside an original?