Tyler's Owdi B5 S4 Build & Update(s) Thread
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Tyler's Owdi B5 S4 Build & Update(s) Thread
I put a deposit down on a second daily / project car ![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
2001.5 Nogaro Blue S4 w/ Cold Weather Package
Cliffs:
-114,000 miles
-Clean title
-2 owners
-6 speed
-Strong stock clutch (original)
-Mostly stock except for APR Stage I chip
-Stock K03 turbos (Original, no abnormal noises)
-Laundry list of of maintenance done such as coil packs, ICM, plugs, cam tensioner seals, upgraded diverter valves, wheel bearings, tie rods, control arms, new tires, etc
-BBK w/ ECS drilled & slotted rotors.
-VRM 18x8.5 wheels
-New tires
As B5 S4s go, their reputation serves as anything but reliable and it's certainly a car you buy with your heart and not your wallet. I've wanted one for as long as I can remember and this one was too clean to pass up. As of right now, I don't have big plans with it as of yet other than upkeep, but when those snails go out I'll be doing at least a Stage II build on it.
I test drove it for 45 minutes and it ran great with no codes, boosted to 17psi, no abnormal sounds coming from the turbos and the clutch didn't slip. I put a deposit down on it and should pick it up this week.
More pictures to come! It needs a good interior detail but the paint is pretty much mint with the exception of a few clear coat spots on the roof.
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2001.5 Nogaro Blue S4 w/ Cold Weather Package
Cliffs:
-114,000 miles
-Clean title
-2 owners
-6 speed
-Strong stock clutch (original)
-Mostly stock except for APR Stage I chip
-Stock K03 turbos (Original, no abnormal noises)
-Laundry list of of maintenance done such as coil packs, ICM, plugs, cam tensioner seals, upgraded diverter valves, wheel bearings, tie rods, control arms, new tires, etc
-BBK w/ ECS drilled & slotted rotors.
-VRM 18x8.5 wheels
-New tires
As B5 S4s go, their reputation serves as anything but reliable and it's certainly a car you buy with your heart and not your wallet. I've wanted one for as long as I can remember and this one was too clean to pass up. As of right now, I don't have big plans with it as of yet other than upkeep, but when those snails go out I'll be doing at least a Stage II build on it.
I test drove it for 45 minutes and it ran great with no codes, boosted to 17psi, no abnormal sounds coming from the turbos and the clutch didn't slip. I put a deposit down on it and should pick it up this week.
More pictures to come! It needs a good interior detail but the paint is pretty much mint with the exception of a few clear coat spots on the roof.
Last edited by TylerT; 06-06-2016 at 05:45 PM.
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10-08-2020, 09:12 AM
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No big updates but, I have been enjoying the car quite a bit:
It was time ... I took my car down to an exhaust shop and have my mid-muffler removed so now, I am running 3" DPs, 3" mid-pipes, merged into a 3" catback with 1 x Miltek muffler at the back.
I know I know .. no sound clips, but I do plan on charging up my GoPro and getting a few recordings. It sounds perfect .. has some burbles up shifts, downshifts sound great, no drone.
I am one happy camper!
Additionally, I removed my stud conversion ... I swear - every wheel setup I've had with this has had some kind of vibrations / it was really hard to get it right.
I ordered some M14x1.5 37mm R13 ball seat lug bolts and removed the stud conversion all together ... no more vibrations and I know this makes @rockstar143 very happy! Nur Werksspezifikation!
What's next? Well ..I would like to get the following done before the end of the year:
- Remove black vinyl wrapping and get my roof repainted.
- Install Toureg big brake kit (I sound like a broken record).
- Install new ECS rear differential mount
- Get a new driveshaft - my center bearing is good, however the bushing around it is very tired and there's definitely slack in the driveline due to that. Differential mount should help immensely, but a new bushing around the center bearing will do wonders as well.
Thanks for reading.
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It was time ... I took my car down to an exhaust shop and have my mid-muffler removed so now, I am running 3" DPs, 3" mid-pipes, merged into a 3" catback with 1 x Miltek muffler at the back.
I know I know .. no sound clips, but I do plan on charging up my GoPro and getting a few recordings. It sounds perfect .. has some burbles up shifts, downshifts sound great, no drone.
I am one happy camper!
Additionally, I removed my stud conversion ... I swear - every wheel setup I've had with this has had some kind of vibrations / it was really hard to get it right.
I ordered some M14x1.5 37mm R13 ball seat lug bolts and removed the stud conversion all together ... no more vibrations and I know this makes @rockstar143 very happy! Nur Werksspezifikation!
What's next? Well ..I would like to get the following done before the end of the year:
- Remove black vinyl wrapping and get my roof repainted.
- Install Toureg big brake kit (I sound like a broken record).
- Install new ECS rear differential mount
- Get a new driveshaft - my center bearing is good, however the bushing around it is very tired and there's definitely slack in the driveline due to that. Differential mount should help immensely, but a new bushing around the center bearing will do wonders as well.
Thanks for reading.
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Time to sell the S
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Well played. Good idea to find one on which required (expensive) maintenance was already done.
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good pickup.
they are getting pretty rare nowadays.
they are getting pretty rare nowadays.
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does the owner have the original wheels? i have thought those look very good. look bigger than they actually are.
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Originally Posted by TylerT
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Hell no, I need some form of reliable transportation!
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Congrats man, enjoy it for as long as it'll run without throwing a code. And remember, step one of any procedure on this car is remove the front end.
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BTW, I'm back in SD next week. I kinda want a ride. nomsayin?
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I am in the hunt for them though, always been a fan of 17s but these wheels would look amazing with a drop (not like that'd ever happen anyways)
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Congrats man, enjoy it for as long as it'll run without throwing a code. And remember, step one of any procedure on this car is remove the front end.
![Tomato](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/tomato.gif)
BTW, I'm back in SD next week. I kinda want a ride. nomsayin?
And yes, I'm in Wisconsin the whole weekend but will be back in SD next week. Totally down to give you a ride!
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He did, but they had full blown snow tires mounted.
I am in the hunt for them though, always been a fan of 17s but these wheels would look amazing with a drop (not like that'd ever happen anyways)
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So true.
And yes, I'm in Wisconsin the whole weekend but will be back in SD next week. Totally down to give you a ride!
I am in the hunt for them though, always been a fan of 17s but these wheels would look amazing with a drop (not like that'd ever happen anyways)
![Nod](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/nod.gif)
So true.
And yes, I'm in Wisconsin the whole weekend but will be back in SD next week. Totally down to give you a ride!
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I should have clarified, I'm picking up the car in LA this weekend (it was originally from Ohio).
I'm heading to Wisconsin for a wedding this weekend![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Having personally never driven the B6, I couldn't give you a direct comparison but I will tell you the torque of the B5 is pretty astounding (Builds peak torque @ 2500rpm).
APR's Stage I tune claims 307hp & 366 ft/lbs to the crank on 91.
I think the B5 chassis is the perfect size sedan and sits just under 3400 pounds; B6 sits at about 3600ish.
To each his own, but I think both cars are great.
I'm heading to Wisconsin for a wedding this weekend
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APR's Stage I tune claims 307hp & 366 ft/lbs to the crank on 91.
I think the B5 chassis is the perfect size sedan and sits just under 3400 pounds; B6 sits at about 3600ish.
To each his own, but I think both cars are great.
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LA you say.......
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You'll definitely have to check it out one of these days, this week is pretty packed though.
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On a serious note, this thing has pretty impressive ground clearance so I don't think it'll be a problem.
You guessed it, lowering it is out of the question
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But really, that thing looks gangster. I love older Audis... just too scared to ever own one
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I'd say this is more of a project car than daily, but I have my trusty S to fall on so no harm no foul
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On a separate note, the car currently has Ohio plates ... and since I have to get new plates I might as well get custom ones no?
Any suggestions AZ?
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Nice pickup man! That blue is awesome...
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Congrats dude!
I've always loved that color and the timeless styling of the S4.
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First things first...get a VAG-com reader.
It makes owning an Audi MUCH easier.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VAG-COM
It makes owning an Audi MUCH easier.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VAG-COM
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Do they make anything that works with iPhones/pads/etc?
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One of the best blue colors ever on a production car in my opinion. Great find especially with all that work already done.
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Also needs an engine/transmission swap from an s2000. You know, for reliability purposes.
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