DTM themed avant

[R3_TBH]

Hi All,

This content is mainly copied across from my build thread on Edition 38.

I purchased the car back in 2013 to serve as my daily driver while I was building my 20V mk1 golf.

This successfully remained unmodified for a whole year and a half while I was busy with the mk1. It was only when the EGR valve, cooler and exhaust pressure sensor failed that I was 'forced' to do some initial mods. I wasnt keen to pay Audi's quote of £1400 to replace the parts so I ordered an EGR delete and decat from Darkside development. This ruled out having to fix/ replace the cooler and the pressure sensor. After fitting the new parts with the help of Olly (Olethalb) I went round to see Bobby Singh for a map who worked his magic and took it up to around 220/225bhp.

Another 6 months later and I decided to sell the mk1 to free up some money for a house. Not being able to find anywhere suitable meant that that money was sat in my account and temptation got the better of me.

New wheels - before, standard

after, Genuine 19" Rotor Arms

When buying the car the condition of the paintwork didn't bother me too much as it was 'only a daily' and still looked semi presentable. After a few washes it was obvious that the front end had been repainted and all the arches has been tidied up, sadly not very well. The front bumper looked especially bad and the paint was flaking in a few places.

Instead of just getting a few bits repainted I opted to have the whole thing done. I dropped the car off to Ross (RW Paint) who also painted the mk1. I stripped the bumpers, mirrors and lights out and noticed the drivers wing had split along the arch and was starting to rust to I ordered a replacement. Ross quickly got the car sanded back and straightened out.

Few more paint pictures.

 

[R3_TBH]

I then picked up a set of 5x Rotiform INDs (8.5J all round) with tyres for a cheeky £450. I offered them up but the rears just didn't look wide enough, even after spacing them 20mm.

Annoyingly I couldn't find 2x 10J rears so I had to buy a set of 4. Much prefer the concave on the 10s

I picked out the 4 best and Ross painted them Mazda lightning silver

Then next up was this little delivery from Only Charged Dubs thanks to Hodge.

And down we go

and on the INDs

 

[R3_TBH]

Baz kindly agreed to sell me his DTM bumper so I took a trip up to Leicester to swap bumpers.

It certainly helps to make it look a little more aggressive. I have ordered a RS4 style center grill to match the lower grills.
While I was up in Leicester I dropped in to see Luke at Plush and picked these little beauties up

Always wanted a set!!

They were originally destined for a Lotus so I had to make up some frames to get them to fit.

The seatbelts attached to the stock seats so I had to include a mounting point on the frames.

Seat buckles swapped over from the stock seats

And fitted. The colour of the alcantara isnt too far off the grey on the rears. Would be nice to get them matching though.

 

[R3_TBH]

A couple of photos.

I took some photos of my old mk4 here so tried to recreate the same shots (how sad)

I then had the INDs refinished

I also picked up a new grill. Since getting the DTM bumper I wanted to swap out the slatted centre grill for an RS4/6 one to match the lower grills. Annoyingly the DTM grill is the same as the SE grill in size, so the RS4/6 isnt a straight fit and would be a custom job. Being lazy I opted to just buy an RS4 style grill.

Before:

After:

In attempt to continue to make the car look a little meaner I opted to ditch the reflectors for projectors. Not wanting to splash out for OEM xenons i bought a retrofit kit from retrofitlab.

A note to all. If you put your headlight in the oven to soften up the adhesive, dont forget about it!! lol. I popped outside and got distracted only to come back in 15 minutes later to one very melted headlight. £60 later I managed to find a replacement but lesson learned. I used a hairdryer to separate the other two.

Anyway, a few pics:

The kit

Back on the car

Other changes include swapping out the aluminium trim for carbon.

The carbon trim was removed from a friends old DTM which was being broken for parts. While I was there I also picked up the next piece to the puzzle which will be fun to finish and fit.I just need to find a second avant bumper then i can chop the two to make one.

 

[R3_TBH]

Another job ticked off the list (for now)

Iv always had my V2 controller just sitting loose by the front ash tray. With the introduction of the carbon trim, I was unable to fit the carbon ash tray as its designed for double din headunit setups where the climate control unit sits lower. The easiest option was to knock up a quick mount to fill the gap and display the controller in a more presentable manner.

Cardboard template

MDF cut

Controller cutout cut, MDF trimmed in black, controller mounted and reinstalled. Nice and simple for now. Once I get some free time Im going to look at making a 1 piece section using my old ali gearstick surround that will flow up to the climate control unit. This will then we carbon skinned to match the rest of the interior.

Not much to report bar a couple of new items. I few months ago I purchased some side skirt plinths. I was after a set made by Relak which are carbon skinned, but they had a crazy lead time as they need X amount of pre orders before they make a batch. I therefore got some from the UK with the aim to get them carbon skinned. I have a few other bits I want to get skinned in the near future, so opted to paint the plinths black for now just to get them fitted:

(Sorry about the crap photos. Will get some better ones soon)

Im actually really happy with them and think they follow the DTM lip nicely. Talking of DTM, I managed to secure a second stock avant rear bumper so I can make a start on the custom DTM rear bumper.

Another random pic

A few from Early Edition

While at Edition I collected these. 18Z 6 pot Brembos from a Porsche cayenne

I wasnt a fan of the yellow so stripped it back and refinished them in black

Next was to drop the car back with Ross so he could start the rear bumper

Next up was fitting the brakes

disc comparison - 312 vs 345mm. The discs arent all that much bigger, the calipers however..........

And wheels back on. Thankfully the 20mm spacers I already had fitted allow sufficient clearance, just.

The wheel colour was making the car look a little dull so I had them redone in a tinted chrome

And sealed using Carbon Collective Platinum Wheel. I havent used this before so looking forward to seeing how it holds up!

And before Players Classic I popped down to Fast Road in Ashford to have my tips changed to straight exit

and the INDs back on. MUCH prefer this finish!

And thats us up to date! Would love to hear your comments..

 

[Charlie Farley]

looks excellent chap, I like it a lot, rear bumper is brill I'd love to go that route aswell , maybe in time.
there is only one thing I don't like, and its not just on your car , its on all the cars that do it, I just don't like that tyre stretching thing, wheel look great but I find the stretch tend to spoil what is a 200% brill car .
anyway strecting aside , top marks chap and lookforward to seeing more, but please no more stretching...

cheers
rob

 

[Scottyg]

That is one mean looking Avant. Where do you get the time? Great write up and really enjoyed reading the progress made.

 

[Jimbo slide]

Great read! Looks mean !!
Quick question tho.. how did the house hunting go ?

 

[R3_TBH]

looks excellent chap, I like it a lot, rear bumper is brill I'd love to go that route aswell , maybe in time.
there is only one thing I don't like, and its not just on your car , its on all the cars that do it, I just don't like that tyre stretching thing, wheel look great but I find the stretch tend to spoil what is a 200% brill car .
anyway strecting aside , top marks chap and lookforward to seeing more, but please no more stretching...

cheers
rob

lol thanks Rob. I appreciate the stretched tyres arent to everyones liking but I needed some stretch on the back in order to get the 10s to fit and sit properly when aired out.

That is one mean looking Avant. Where do you get the time? Great write up and really enjoyed reading the progress made.

Thanks Scott. I should probably have noted that I have owned the car for 3 years now. It did successfully remain unmodified for 2 years, then I got a little carried away lol

Great read! Looks mean !!
Quick question tho.. how did the house hunting go ?

Thanks Jimbo. Well, Iv made progress but still haven't purchased a place yet. Iv moved to the area Iv been looking in to get a feel for the place. 6 months in and so far so good!

 

[carlcall]

What an absolutely gorgeous Avant that is!

And are those the GL450 discs you're using on the BBK and do they sit centrally in the callipers?

 

[dimitar.tuntov.5]

that avant is so beauty ! Nice one mate Love the play with DTM bumper did you chop your brackets or did you buy DTM bumper holders ?

 

[Sean_]

Love it buddy welcome to the site.


Every time I read your thread on ED38 it makes me want to do more and more to my own. Where did you get the side plinths from? I seen some on eBay from Germany but they are quite expensive.

I'm taking your advise on the front headlights, want to de-tango and paint the lights black, what paint did you use and did you use clear corner lenses or just took the orange out?

 

[R3_TBH]

What an absolutely gorgeous Avant that is!

And are those the GL450 discs you're using on the BBK and do they sit centrally in the callipers?

Thanks buddy. Im not sure what discs they are actually. I got two pairs with the kit (1x drilled and grooved and 1x solid). Aparently one set are Merc and the other are Audi. The discs seem to sit pretty centrally.

that avant is so beauty ! Nice one mate Love the play with DTM bumper did you chop your brackets or did you buy DTM bumper holders ?

Thanks mate. I had the DTM holders but the mounfing points differed to the avant ones so we had to chop the holders to work around the DTM side vents.

Love it buddy welcome to the site.


Every time I read your thread on ED38 it makes me want to do more and more to my own. Where did you get the side plinths from? I seen some on eBay from Germany but they are quite expensive.

I'm taking your advise on the front headlights, want to de-tango and paint the lights black, what paint did you use and did you use clear corner lenses or just took the orange out?

Thanks Sean. The side plinths are these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SIDE-SKIR...992781?hash=item5665603acd:g:B-IAAOSwnH1WabKn They are fiber glass but im going to get mine carbon skinned to match the DTM lip.

The headlights came without the orange lenses thankfully. I just used some good old halfords satin black for the front sections.

 

[dimitar.tuntov.5]

Yeah that is what i done - chop around the vents - Been in Audi dealer and gave them DTM Audi reg number to be able to order the OEM set - they gave me S-line one anyway mine were with a few brokent teeth so replace them !

 

[Tyrer]

Glad this is here now!

Saves me going to ED38 just for this car.

As I have said on there - Love this Avant and the DTM additions.

This and AJ's are possibly my favourite avant's about currently. Prefer these to the RS4 styling.

 

[James.c]

Loved reading this! The car looks gorgeous! How hard was the egr cooler delete to get rid of I always wanted to get rid of mine

 

[R3_TBH]

Glad this is here now!

Saves me going to ED38 just for this car.

As I have said on there - Love this Avant and the DTM additions.

This and AJ's are possibly my favourite avant's about currently. Prefer these to the RS4 styling.

Thanks buddy. Im not sure I know AJ's, have you got any pics?

Loved reading this! The car looks gorgeous! How hard was the egr cooler delete to get rid of I always wanted to get rid of mine

Thanks James. Really easy actually. The only slightly fiddly part was removing the pipework round the back of the block to the cooler. Darkside Development offer a pretty good install guide: https://www.darksidedevelopments.co...hLDQ3NTc4NjQ0Mzg1NzAwNjc3MDU5MDI2MDM0NzU0OTc2

 

[Tyrer]

This is his

Search AJs Avant and it will come up. Lots of amazing little touches


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[B_FUR]

Great write up mate. Car is stunning, hard work has definitely paid off. love the extra details you've gone to on the interior. Top job

 

[R3_TBH]

This is his

Search AJs Avant and it will come up. Lots of amazing little touches


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Found it, what a build!!! as you say, the little touches are brilliant. Im pretty sure I have his old brake setup looking at the photos.

Great write up mate. Car is stunning, hard work has definitely paid off. love the extra details you've gone to on the interior. Top job

Thanks buddy. Still a few more bits to do but its getting there.

 

[R3_TBH]

The car will be heading back to standard in the next week or two. All parts (air, wheels, brakes, bumpers etc) will be up for sale.

Drop me a message if you are interested in anything.

 

[Tooty_Fruity]

Rotiform INDs.. spot on!
All the work done by yourself? Very impressive if so.

 

[R3_TBH]

Rotiform INDs.. spot on!
All the work done by yourself? Very impressive if so.

Thanks buddy. Iv done everything apart from the respray and the rear bumper.

 

[Stanningtonglen]

That is stunning, areal credit to you mate love those wheels and as you say these cars really suit the deep concave, why you you putting back to standard after all the hard work ??

 

[lfcrule1972]

What a great read, car looks fab mate.

 

[R3_TBH]

That is stunning, areal credit to you mate love those wheels and as you say these cars really suit the deep concave, why you you putting back to standard after all the hard work ??

I have owned the car for three years now, longer than I have owned any of my previous cars, and its just time for a change. I dont need a car for a daily commute as I live a 5 minute walk into work. Iv always wanted a Porsche so now seems like a suitable time to start looking at them.

The reason for taking parts off is because parts and the car as standard will be easier to sell than the car as it currently stands.

 

[R3_TBH]

What a great read, car looks fab mate.

thanks buddy

 

[R3_TBH]

If anyone is interested, the car is now for sale in a standard form bar the engine modifications and DTM front bumper. The custom rear bumper is also up for sale in classifieds HERE

 

[Sean_]

You're selling the DTM front separate yes?

 

[R3_TBH]

You're selling the DTM front separate yes?

I could but I would need a stock Sline bumper in exchange as well.

 

[344bigal]

Truly,a stunning looking car, some great mods that make it stand out. May have to pinch some of your ideas!
Shame to see it being split for sale, but will prob be easier to sell as such.

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[R3_TBH]

Truly,a stunning looking car, some great mods that make it stand out. May have to pinch some of your ideas!
Shame to see it being split for sale, but will prob be easier to sell as such.

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It is a shame but i have owned the car for 3 years now and fancy a change. I have managed to sell the brakes, skirts and air suspension already. I didnt think anyone would want to pay the best part of 10k for the car as it was, so putting it back to standard seemed sensible.

 

[344bigal]

I totally understand why you're partially breaking it, the market for such modified car is a niche one.
The last thing you want is to have it sat around for ages whilst you're itching to start on something new!

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[R3_TBH]

I totally understand why you're partially breaking it, the market for such modified car is a niche one.
The last thing you want is to have it sat around for ages whilst you're itching to start on something new!

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Sadly that itch has already started lol

 

[344bigal]

Glad to hear it, and look forward to seeing the results!

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[aarroncolley]

Is anything off this car still available mate ?


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[dannyjb]

Very very nice motor!!! Are the head lights (projector) a hard task? I fancy tackling this but I'm not the best with car electrical stuff haha

 

[R3_TBH]

Very very nice motor!!! Are the head lights (projector) a hard task? I fancy tackling this but I'm not the best with car electrical stuff haha

Not too bad really. The main thing to consider is taking it easy when separating the lens from the body, making sure the projectors are lined up, and that its nicely sealed when you put it back together.

 

[R3_TBH]

Is anything off this car still available mate ?


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Just the rear bumper and carbon trim now buddy.

 

[aarroncolley]

Just the rear bumper and carbon trim now buddy.

Ok mate thanks. How much you looking for the trim ?


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