RichLV's UrS4

[macspring]

As you're asking..........

Definitely not tbh.

I know it's boring or predictable, but UrS6+ rims, or Mk 1 S8 rims. Both popular for a reason.

Don't do it.

Best wishes.

[hunker7]

Described it perfectly, boring and predictable

[RichLV]

As you're asking..........

Definitely not tbh.

I know it's boring or predictable, but UrS6+ rims, or Mk 1 S8 rims. Both popular for a reason.

Don't do it.

Best wishes.

UrS6+ not an option, need R18 because of the front brakes. MK1 S8 also not an option, because they can't be found anywhere .

Meh, I'll go for the 7-spoke A8's then.

[macspring]

http://www.prestigemotorservices.co.uk/index.asp?SC=A8&PC=HM

Keep in touch with these guys.

Sometimes they come up on here also.

[RichLV]

RichLV's UrS4

Going big...


18z from a 5.0d Touareg.

Was surpised how big and how light they are. Gonna combine them with 4.2 C6 347x30mm rotors and 17z pads.

Can anyone suggest brake lines & mounting hardware? What grade bolts? Maybe there are hardware kits available for this? I know that I need 16mm spacers to center the caliper on the rotor.

[RichLV]

I have found a very nice, mint looking 1997 UrS6, at a fairly low price, with a V8 under the bonnet. How much work would it be to swap the V8 to my 5-banger? Is it just engine & loom or does it involve more? Engine mounts themselves I know that are interchangeable in a C4.

[RichLV]

The aforementioned engine recipient was not so mint after all. Body is rusty and scratchy. No go here.

But I got myself a turbo. Fairly capable piece, based on what the seller says. A K24-7200 containing Holset guts and ported housings. Stock fitment though. Seller claims 400hp capable. Will add pics when receive. Should be with me about tomorrow.

Question. How much boost can stock head bolts take?

[macspring]

This car is a stunner.

A Ragusa Green mannual V8.

Any dents or scratches are worth fixing.

Certainly should not be parted just for it's engine.

[RichLV]

This car is a stunner.

A Ragusa Green mannual V8.

Any dents or scratches are worth fixing.

Certainly should be parted just for it's engine.

Trust me when I say, it looks much, much better on pictures than IRL. The engine worked good, but was all wet. The body is all rusty, the bonnet, the trunk, the doors, even the fenders. It even has rust on the upper strut part. It isn't worth it. I'll spend the same amount of cash restoring my body, as opposed to paying 3K and then again 1.5K to restore that S6. I'll surf the market once in a while, I made a decision to transplant the heart to a cleaner & less bruised example.

[macspring]

Agreed, the camera can lie.

Real pity that it's decended as far as it has, as imho it 'was' a stunner.

Having said that, it may suit someone starting from strach who wants a keeper.

[RichLV]

Agreed, the camera can lie.

Real pity that it's decedned as far as it has, as imho it 'was' a stunner.

Having said that, it may suit someone starting from strach who wants a keeper.

If it would look like this IRL, I would've taken it on the spot.

[RichLV]

Pics of the new leaf blower. It's massive compared to the stock 7000.







Has a nasty crack on the hotside housing. Will take it over to local turbo guys, maybe they can come up with something. If not, then I'll look for a K26 housing.

[RichLV]

Hotside sorted! Got lucky, there was an identical, mint condition K26 hotside laying around at the turbo shop.

[macspring]

Always nice to be lucky, delighted for you.

Looking forward to more updates and photos.

Along with driving impressions in due course.

Thanks for sharing / updating the thread.

[RichLV]

Maintenance time! 10k kilometers have passed. Oil, filters & plugs. 318000 on the clock. Next change on 328000.



Plugs look very nice. Light brown electrodes, engine is feeling good.



New plugs are now in.