So here it goes! My original idea was to build an audi 80 b3 rally car but i have fallen in love with the RS2's as a couple of my friends, Mike (madpugger) and Chris (drummer87) both have replicas that are done to a very high standard that are just amazing. My mind was made up from the very beginning that i want to create a RS2 Sedan replica, i love the shape of them, they are also very rare! i know that the RS2's are becoming a rare sight as it is!
So the plan:
Last month i purchased a B4 audi 80 Sedan Quattro off of a fellow forum member sjw185 (Steve). This is going to be the donor car for the project. It is in very good condition for its age and starts with the first turn of the key! Along with the car i purchased some various parts for the car which i will mention in my list below. So where do i begin with the transformation?
Well full RS2 Bodywork will be going on the car, along with most likely a full body respray, not sure what colour to make the car, im in two minds at the moment wouldnt mind a matte black paint job or perhaps the best colour in my opinion for a RS2 the RS Blue? Will be decided at a later date i guess!
Interior wise i have got S2 door cards in creme leather, with the carbon trim. I am on the hunt for the RS2 Grab handles though to complete the doors! i have a RS2 boost gauge that i obtained from Rusty (Andy), this is an excellent item! I have been on the hunt for an RS2 steering wheel but have settled for a S2 for the mean time. The 3 auxiliary gauges have been fitted and just need wired. The final pieces for the interior i need to get are the RS2 Recaros for the front, preferably in black leather (heated ones). I have been speaking with a few people on the forum and i have been told that most likely i will have to get the rear seat retrimmed into leather, which isn't a big deal for me. The existing door cards that were on the car were b3 ones with windy windows so i have now changed them to electric mechanisms with s2 door cards. The last piece i will most likely get for the interior at a later date will be plasma dials for the speedo etc.
Engine wise i am not sure, im thinking on possibly buying a stock aby engine and upgrading it to RS2 spec, i would like a car with around 500hp ish so thats what im aiming for, i have already got an engine loom and ecu for an engine. I am thing about a wagner intercooler and a bigger turbo but not 100% sure what the best way of doing it is. I think building an engine would be too much work and money to complete. So if anyone has a stock engine for sale give me a shout! cheers!
Underside of the car well i have koni shocks, H & R springs so gonna run them until i feel the need to upgrade to coilovers (in the very far future). I also received S2 hubs for the car. I am thinking brake wise, porsche upgrade will be my best option. I have newer subframes than the rusty ones i have down south with Acidburn (pete) so i will get them up and cleaned for the car. I also have newer wishbones for the car than the rusty ones on it at the moment. I will also be fitting new driveshafts most likely 7A ones and a new diff at the rear. I have a uprated gearbox for the car as well which will need v6 driveshafts for the front of the car.
So a lsit of the parts i have so far:
- OEM RS2 Front Bumper (needs repaired)
- OEM RS2 Grille Surround
- OEM RS2 Front Badge
- OEM Back Reflector (on order with AT Groupbuy)
- RS2 Grille Clips (also on order with AT Groupbuy)
- Battery Loom
- ABY Loom With ECU
- S2 Hubs ( Recently been shotblasted)
- Wishbones
- Subframes
- Uprated TDI Gearbox (good for around 600hp)
- RS2 Boost Gauge
- Carbon Trim
- S2 Door Cards (creme leather)
- All the fixings for the RS2 Mirrors and Bumper
- RS2 Rear Bumper
So whats next on the shopping list? I honestly have no idea! Not sure wether to get the engine and get that all sorted out or to do all the bodywork and get that all completed! If anyone has any ideas let me know! I am also on the hunt for the RS2 Grab Handles and RS2 grille mesh at the moment so if anyone has either of these items let me know!
I will try keep this thread updated as much as possible with my progress
Pictures are to follow
So the plan:
Last month i purchased a B4 audi 80 Sedan Quattro off of a fellow forum member sjw185 (Steve). This is going to be the donor car for the project. It is in very good condition for its age and starts with the first turn of the key! Along with the car i purchased some various parts for the car which i will mention in my list below. So where do i begin with the transformation?
Well full RS2 Bodywork will be going on the car, along with most likely a full body respray, not sure what colour to make the car, im in two minds at the moment wouldnt mind a matte black paint job or perhaps the best colour in my opinion for a RS2 the RS Blue? Will be decided at a later date i guess!
Interior wise i have got S2 door cards in creme leather, with the carbon trim. I am on the hunt for the RS2 Grab handles though to complete the doors! i have a RS2 boost gauge that i obtained from Rusty (Andy), this is an excellent item! I have been on the hunt for an RS2 steering wheel but have settled for a S2 for the mean time. The 3 auxiliary gauges have been fitted and just need wired. The final pieces for the interior i need to get are the RS2 Recaros for the front, preferably in black leather (heated ones). I have been speaking with a few people on the forum and i have been told that most likely i will have to get the rear seat retrimmed into leather, which isn't a big deal for me. The existing door cards that were on the car were b3 ones with windy windows so i have now changed them to electric mechanisms with s2 door cards. The last piece i will most likely get for the interior at a later date will be plasma dials for the speedo etc.
Engine wise i am not sure, im thinking on possibly buying a stock aby engine and upgrading it to RS2 spec, i would like a car with around 500hp ish so thats what im aiming for, i have already got an engine loom and ecu for an engine. I am thing about a wagner intercooler and a bigger turbo but not 100% sure what the best way of doing it is. I think building an engine would be too much work and money to complete. So if anyone has a stock engine for sale give me a shout! cheers!
Underside of the car well i have koni shocks, H & R springs so gonna run them until i feel the need to upgrade to coilovers (in the very far future). I also received S2 hubs for the car. I am thinking brake wise, porsche upgrade will be my best option. I have newer subframes than the rusty ones i have down south with Acidburn (pete) so i will get them up and cleaned for the car. I also have newer wishbones for the car than the rusty ones on it at the moment. I will also be fitting new driveshafts most likely 7A ones and a new diff at the rear. I have a uprated gearbox for the car as well which will need v6 driveshafts for the front of the car.
So a lsit of the parts i have so far:
- OEM RS2 Front Bumper (needs repaired)
- OEM RS2 Grille Surround
- OEM RS2 Front Badge
- OEM Back Reflector (on order with AT Groupbuy)
- RS2 Grille Clips (also on order with AT Groupbuy)
- Battery Loom
- ABY Loom With ECU
- S2 Hubs ( Recently been shotblasted)
- Wishbones
- Subframes
- Uprated TDI Gearbox (good for around 600hp)
- RS2 Boost Gauge
- Carbon Trim
- S2 Door Cards (creme leather)
- All the fixings for the RS2 Mirrors and Bumper
- RS2 Rear Bumper
So whats next on the shopping list? I honestly have no idea! Not sure wether to get the engine and get that all sorted out or to do all the bodywork and get that all completed! If anyone has any ideas let me know! I am also on the hunt for the RS2 Grab Handles and RS2 grille mesh at the moment so if anyone has either of these items let me know!
I will try keep this thread updated as much as possible with my progress
Pictures are to follow
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