A4 b5 avant 1.8t project

[Andy avant b5]

Been on here for about 5 months now have been putting questions up and had some really good response from them but thought I would start a project thread with updates pics and hopefully lots of help from you lot lol so I brought the car back in August last year it's been modified from standard with lowering spring remap also the worst alloys I hate them lol and it was straight piped which was stupid it spit flames and popped which damaged the rear bumper so since I have had it I've upgraded the brakes to 312mm drilled and grooved put a back box on it fitted some recaro seats I've brought but not fitted yet kW coilovers front mount intercooler rear axle bushes amp and subs also got my eyes peeled for some new rims also got a bex 190 manifold bigger injectors just got to find a
turbo so here are some pics of what I have done so far hope yoiuo enjoy reading and will keep you updated

 

[Andy avant b5]

In the process of looking at new rims will 9j fit or are they to wide et 40 cheers

 

[Andy avant b5]

Think I am going to get some bbs ch not sure on 8j or 9j

 

[Andy avant b5]

Got my new rims in the end am really happy with them not fitted them yet also want to do a gearbox oil change just don't know what oil and where to get it from yet also painted my calipers to freshen them up then want to start with the audio side already custom made a box just need to wrap it have a jbl amp also that I need to fit

 

[Pro-cookie]

Looking really good mate! I think those wheels will set it off a treat

 

[Gazwould]

... also want to do a gearbox oil change just don't know what oil and where to get it from yet..

Put reg in here - http://fuchs-eu.lubricantadvisor.com/default.aspx?lang=eng

Fuchs Titan Sintofluid SAE 75W-80
( G 052 911 )
2.25 L , so 3 x 1L bottles
Usually Opie Oils and gives a forum discount.

 

[Andy avant b5]

Thanks bud will look into it

 

[Andy avant b5]

Looking really good mate! I think those wheels will set it off a treat

Cheers pro -cookie

 

[Andy avant b5]

I went ahead and test fitted the alloys really happy with the fitment

 

[Pro-cookie]

Is that flush with the outer arch?

 

[Andy avant b5]

Dead flush mate

 

[Pro-cookie]

Sweet, and there 8j et45?

 

[Andy avant b5]

Yes mate got a 225 tyre so a tiny bit of stretch

 

[Pro-cookie]

Jealous lol

 

[Andy avant b5]

What style of alloys are you going for mate

 

[Pro-cookie]

Really not sure to be honest mate. I’m thinking of trying to keep it as o.e.m as poss so prob Audi alloys just bigger than what I have or reps. But I do like bbs Ch and bbs lm’s.

 

[Andy avant b5]

That sounds cool mate there's loads on line

 

[Andy avant b5]

On a recent trip to Florida I spotted this golf in the car park love it .I know .It's not a audi but it is a vag lol

 

[Andy avant b5]

So today I mounted one of the rims am really happy with the fitment but not happy with the rust I think that's going to be my next job lol

 

[Oranoco]

Wasn't sure seeing them off the car but now on they look quite smart

 

[Andy avant b5]

Wasn't sure seeing them off the car but now on they look quite smart

Cheers mate yeah I am real happy with them

 

[Andy avant b5]

Does anyone know if a s4 front bumper will fit straight on or do I need to do some cutting

 

[Oranoco]

You need prefacelift side mounts and crash rams. iirc you need a washer or 2 to get it to sit right. So I'm told.

I converted mine to face-lift front and will now be going backwards to get my S4 bumper on

 

[Andy avant b5]

OK cheers they are hard to find and are crazy money

 

[Pro-cookie]

Looks sweet mate

 

[Andy avant b5]

Cheers bud

 

[Oranoco]

They are. I ended up buying an entire car to get mine

 

[Andy avant b5]

Lol love that

 

[aragorn]

make sure you get the bumper shocks with the bumper, the S4 ones are S4 specific.

You can use normal A4 ones, but its a faff, so if the proper S4 ones are available then get them!

 

[Andy avant b5]

Cheers mate just got to find one I can't understand why they are so much money

 

[Oranoco]

They do come up. Have found the B5 group on Facebook really good. Managed to get carbon trim clips and gear surround from there

 

[Andy avant b5]

Don't do Facebook but will carry on looking on eBay cheers

 

[Andy avant b5]

Got all my alloys on today diffently need to fit my coilovers but am happy with them

 

[Andy avant b5]

Also 20mm spacers on the rear is a must

 

[Pro-cookie]

Looks good that mate. I will defo get pics of mine up tomorrow.

 

[Andy avant b5]

Cheers mate need some lowwwwws

 

[Pro-cookie]

Not the best pics. Will try and get some better ones when she’s been cleaned lol.

 

[Andy avant b5]

Look good mate you happy with the high? How easy we're they to fit

 

[Pro-cookie]

Yeah pretty happy with it.
There not to bad to do. You have to remove the pinch pins that hold the two upper control arms and there a nightmare!! You will need to get two new pinch bolts before trying as you’ll probably need to cut the nut off and punch them through, they took about two hours to get out.
Make sure you copper slip the new bolts when putting them in I case you need them out in future.
Then remove track rod so you can pull the bottom arm down and slip the suspension out.

The rears you have two strip all of the boot liner out to get to the mounting bolts and remove The bolt on the bottom of sus on both sides so you can pull the suspension control arm down. The control arm for both sides are connected together which is why you need to remove bolt both sides otherwise it won’t move.

 

[Andy avant b5]

Doesn't sound too bad better get down euro car parts to get some new pinch bolts then lol thanks for letting me know bud