RichLV's UrS4

[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]

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]

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]

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?

[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]

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.

[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]

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.

[hunker7]

Described it perfectly, boring and predictable

[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.

[RichLV]

How would these look on a C4? They are from a 2006 C6 AFAIK.

[hunker7]

Hi mate, if you can read russian https://www.drive2.ru/l/9264200/

I can't unfortunately. But my phone did a very good job at translating it. My parents know Russian so I can consult with them

Thanks for the link

[Yuri]

I've been thinking if getting folding mirrors from an A8, pretty sure both a full size.

Do you know is it hard to modify the small one into big one?

Hi mate, if you can read russian https://www.drive2.ru/l/9264200/

[RichLV]

I've been thinking if getting folding mirrors from an A8, pretty sure both a full size.

Do you know is it hard to modify the small one into big one?

No, sorry, never got into any research with this.

[hunker7]

Guys here usually fit the left one from EU car, and modify the right one to fit from a UK car. Then you get both full size.

I've been thinking if getting folding mirrors from an A8, pretty sure both a full size.

Do you know is it hard to modify the small one into big one?