This thread will be about a regular Audi 80 I promised myself to keep it stock
I don't have pictures from process, just from how it looks now but I'll document progress from now on.
Story with this car began about two years ago when friend of mine bought it as an engine donor (2.0 16V ACE) for his project. It had a decent set of headlights, working sunroof and some other bits I could use on my Pelican blue 80 so I bougt the rest of the car. It still had a MOT and LPG system installed.
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Then I thought I could throw an engine in it and then I will have a car I can have a proper fun without being afraid to smash something rare and expensive. First idea was to put a diesel in it. Found a complete AFN engine, but then imaginary kick in the head came "what the hell I'm doing". I had a 1.8T ANB engine laying in the corner from B5 A4 I parted out earlier. A4 was crashed badly so I took the engine apart to make sure it is ok and it was. Put it back together with new piston rings, main and rod bearings, all the sealing stuff. Did a minor porting job on the head and exhaust manfold. Motronic ME7.5 DBW engine management with wideband o2 sensor, COP ignition coils swap, pre-wired connectors for VVT camchain tensioner and EGT sensor for future upgrades. And of course a remap. Ditched the LPG system but might put it back with proper components later.
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Brakes were completely re-done - 5x112 swap, new brake discs, pads, refurbished calipers, new handbrake cables, new hoses and brake lines front to back, URS4 master cylinder, ATE TYP200 brake fluid.
New fuel lines front to back, fuel filter relocated to the engine bay for easier maintenance.
I really wanted to learn to weld so this was a great opportunity to do it - made a full 60mm exhaust system mostly using recycled stainless exhaust parts - various tubes, bends and flanges, BMW e91 middle silncer and rear box from a4 I parted out, don't remember the brand name. Turned out great, sounds as good as 4cyl can sound. Not too loud with a good note on acceleration, quiet on cruise.
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Suspension recieved new bushings, bearings and -30mm lowered springs. Shocks were good so left them alone. Refurbished all CV joints, installed front strut brace.
Of course interior wasnt left without attention:
- sagging doorcards retrimmed in lumbrejacks shirt
- climate control swap
- airbag dashboard
- facelift Cabrio instrument cluster
- because racecar radio delete
- USDM knee pillow on center console
- A4/A8 center console buttons
- rear defog button with timer function
- C4 "s-line" steering wheel swap
- cruise control and onboard computer
- full interior illumination set
- retrimmed gearknob and gaiter in light gray leather
- A8 D2 Recaro front seats, electric and heated
- custom shortshift
- 8L0 remote control central locking swap. partially working.
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Exterior had seen better days but I'll take care of it later. So far I've replaced bonnet and right front door. Coupe front bumper with modified BMW E36 lip, new aftermarket turn signals and foglights I found in my shed. Badgeless grill, but might change it later, not sure I like it. Removed the dumbass antenna from rear wing, welded the hole shut, needs a respray. Refurbished all 3 locks so they works with a single key. All 4 lower doortrims are dead so removed them. Most likely will grind off the tabs and repaint bottom of the doors. Good trims are imposible to find and they are NLA new.
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That's it for now. I already got some more stuff for it that needs some work before I can put them on the car.
All questions welcome and hope some of you will find an inspiration from this.
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