DE55FKS - My DTM So Far

[Olly P]

Well, its about time I said hello!

I joined ASN when I bought my S3 in 2008. I sold this around 6 months ago and got my self an A4. So, I thought I should introduce myself in the A4 section!

It all started with a Golf GTi Mk2 16v, loved this car!



I had the Golf for years, however I eventually sold and bought myself an Audi S3:



I got a little bored of this and set my heart on a K04'd B5 S4. However, I decided to be sensible and went for an Audi A4 DTM instead. Heres a pic of when I first bought her, completely standard:



It didn't stay standard for long, theres a few things that I wanted to change. Firstly the Grill, i'm not a fan of the standard slatted grill and after a quick search on Audizine, i'd found a guide to fit an OEM RS4 Grill. As it turns out, its a right mission, guide here.

I'm not a fan of the orange indicators on the front headlights. Another search on Audizine and I found a few guides to 'de-tango' them, info here. Again, as it turns out, its quite a mission too as the bumper needs to come off etc.

Over Christmas I decided to buy myself a few presents for the DTM. I bought a set of FK coilovers and wheel spacers, 10mm front and 12mm back. This was all fitted, along with a Christmas special REVO remap by APS in Brackley. If your in the Oxford/Banbury area and need any work doing, I'd definitely recommend using them, top job and reasonably priced. Any way, heres a few pics of how she look at the moment:

















I'd love a set of 3DSM 001's, but not sure how much more i'm willing to spend on my DTM. I love it but its certainly not fast, even when remapped. I've got my heart set on a B7 RS4 or a KO4's B5 S4, however I think i'll have the DTM for another year or so :icon_thumright:

 

[craichouse]

i am bout to start work on my DTM, virtually the same plan.

one mod i have completed is the Carbon wrapping of the silver strip on the boot. (here is how to get it off)
Aluminum trunk strip removal DIY

 

[olethalb]

clean car bud, grill looks much better.

k04 definately livens up the DTM though

 

[olethalb]

trying to start a DTM owners thread, appreciate if you could post bud

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/audi-s4-a4-a4-cab-b7-chassis/180768-dtm-register-owners-thread.html

 

[Olly P]

one mod i have completed is the Carbon wrapping of the silver strip on the boot. (here is how to get it off)
Aluminum trunk strip removal DIY

Thanks for that, i've added to my 'to do' list!

Yea, I love the RS4 front grill, probably my favourite mod so far! The most nerve racking too, scary cutting into a £200 RS4 grill!

 

[Danny-boy]

i am bout to start work on my DTM, virtually the same plan.

one mod i have completed is the Carbon wrapping of the silver strip on the boot. (here is how to get it off)
Aluminum trunk strip removal DIY

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Well done that man, another mod added to the ever-growing list.

Thanks

 

[sewell10]

Looks good mate what ride height u running

 

[S3 Rav]

Very nice car ollie. How does compare to the s3 when remapped?

 

[Olly P]

I'm not sure on the ride height to be honest, I can just fit my finger between the wheels and arches. I went for coilovers so I can adjust the ride height, a little tweaking after they were fitted and I can make it over speed humps no problem. The only time I've had it scrape is when I had a car full.

The S3 felt much quicker to be honest. The A4's a big heavy car, it would take a lot more than a remap to make it any where near fast.

 

[Ash B]

Looks lovely mate Was looking for a ko4 b5 s4 myself before i got the dtm.
Any other plans?

 

[Olly P]

No real plans as yet, just been stung by a £500 bill for a service and a few other bits and bobs

This looks like a good cheep mod, will be giving the de-chromed boot strip a go in a few weeks

... would have loved a B5 S4, especially a wide body. Check this out, awesome!

 

[Danny-boy]

This looks like a good cheep mod, will be giving the de-chromed boot strip a go in a few weeks

I did this a couple of weeks back, looks awesome - very pleased with it.

 

[solaris]

Looking good, nice DTM.. I too had a mk2 golf, it was my first car. I missed it soo much I bought another one recently, i've been busy rebuilding the block & its put my DTM progress on hold.