Work begins

[madfella65]

Hi all - just thought i would start a thread on the upcoming changes to my A4 :biglaugh:

First off its off with the old stock wheels and on with a set of 18" RS4's

http://www.freewebs.com/paddymch/a4withrs4wheelsJPG.JPG
Sorry about the crap quality picture!
Next to come is full votex bodykit (hopefully in the next 2 weeks!):approve:

[Lex Luthor]

Are the roads better over there now ?
If not make sure you have a good dentist. ;)

[redevo1]

Just fitted RS4 alloys to my Audi desided against 18" and opted for 17" for handling and comfort.The roads around here are dreadful.

[AudiSport]

Hey there, exciting looking post, and as your motor is the same colour as my A4 SPORT I'll be taking a keen interest it everything you do. Do us all a favor though, and invest in a decent camera!

The RS4 alloys look great, much better than the standard 16's they come with. I've been looking to change mine for a couple of months now but can't decide on which ones to go for. Sometime I think I'll just get a set of 17'' 5-stars like the ones that came on most S-lines. However I do really love the old style S4 18's like the attached image. Although I seem to be on my own here, as I've not seen a set of these on anything other than S4's? Am I not getting something?

[madfella65]

i know - this was my mobile (k800i - with 3.2MP camera - was at night with no flash) will take proper shots over the weekend and post them early next week - not really sure about your choice of wheels (S4's) take a look at these - i would have loved to put these on my car - way too expensive though!
http://www.h-c.co.jp/mt-web/reports/media/img_20051024T155654664.jpg

p.s. they are called BBS CH

[a4god2ulot]

heres my tdi sport avant with 19" pacifics on rides great on these and they look good,i do like the rs4s but wanted something different.

[madfella65]

ok ok ..... i bowed under the pressure - here is a better pic of the car - strangely enough... with the same camera!
http://www.freewebs.com/paddymch/car%2Dlarge.jpg

[AudiSport]

Rrrrr, I can see it now! Nice wheels..

However, you like me, have far to much grey plastic in the lower regoins of your car! I've had a couple of quotes to paint my bumpers and skirts for around £250/300 which maybe I'll get round too.. However for now at least I need to sort my alloys out!

I really like keeping original Audi parts on the car, hence loving the S4's I mentioned above - however clearly I'm on my own there! I managed to get a lippy boot spoiler from e-bay last weel for £17, and hope to get an arm rest (i know, crazy) in the next few weeks. However they seem to be somewhat expensive at £125 from Audi, so like the new alloys I've been putting it off!

What else are you looking to do to your car?

[madfella65]

Haven't got the bottom 'grey' parts sprayed as in a few weeks the next addition is this kit - listed on http://www.audi-accessories.co.uk/ (votex kit) includes front bumber, rear bumper with soon to be added custom twin exit 3" pipes, rear lip spoiler & side skirts see links below:

http://www.audi-accessories.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=40
http://www.audi-accessories.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=44
http://www.audi-accessories.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=45

Also would love to add sat nav - looked into it - but far too much work & money required to do it & i have BOSE system which means i would need to get someone to switch sat nav unit to BOSE settings, think i'll hold off for Sat nav in the next one!!!

But these here - hopefully!
http://www.audi-accessories.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=92

Have already added these & if you haven't bought them and put them in.... you need to ask your self one question... why not, quite possibly the easiest thing to add, ever!

http://www.audi-accessories.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=97

[Lex Luthor]

I have 18" rs4`s on my 80 quattro and its lowered 35mm using eibach & koni and the ride is A1 no problems at ;)
No dentist needed.
I'm sure, but an A4 Sport is already rock-hard................

[madfella65]

Hey there, exciting looking post, and as your motor is the same colour as my A4 SPORT I'll be taking a keen interest it everything you do. Do us all a favor though, and invest in a decent camera!

The RS4 alloys look great, much better than the standard 16's they come with. I've been looking to change mine for a couple of months now but can't decide on which ones to go for. Sometime I think I'll just get a set of 17'' 5-stars like the ones that came on most S-lines. However I do really love the old style S4 18's like the attached image. Although I seem to be on my own here, as I've not seen a set of these on anything other than S4's? Am I not getting something?

check this out ...... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-AUDI-S3-17-Avus-Alloy-Wheels-X-4-Fits-A3_W0QQitemZ150088334889QQihZ005QQcategoryZ10372QQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Lex Luthor]

No it isn`t

Maybe compared to the Passat Estate PD130 or the Passat 1.8SE which have jelly for legs ;)

I give you slightly firmer than the already firm models with out the sport suspension fitted, but rock hard it is not.

Let's say I got too old for mine, I just found it wearing, and traded it.....

[AudiSport]

check this out ...... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-AUDI-S3-17-Avus-Alloy-Wheels-X-4-Fits-A3_W0QQitemZ150088334889QQihZ005QQcategoryZ10372QQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Yeah, very nice! Although the propper A4 ones came as 18''! Anyhow got myslef a set of 17'' 5-Star alloys off ebay early this month. Just referbing them and hope to get them on next next weekend.

Then just to color-code all that grey plastic round the bumpers and skirts! Oh and some door blades. Has anyone seen any cheap places to get them. £84 for copies is the best I've seen from an ebay seller in Canada!

So hows the project coming on?

[Maz]

Looking good, i just put up a post on a custom A4 on a 99 - 01 plate have a look

[ditech50]

Madfella65
are the RS4's on your car 17" or 18". Is your A4 lowered? Could you also tell me the tyre profile and width etc. I am looking to put a set of either 17's or 18's on my golf MK4 but I dont wanna go for a really loow profile due to the old dentist issues!! I have seen A few alloys on ebay, they are 17" x 7.5". Some have 205/50 and some have 225/40. How can the same wheel fit both a 205 and a 225 tyre??

Thnaks

[madfella65]

ditech50 - they are 18's - no car has standard suspension, tyres are 235 40 18 - you can pretty much put whatever width tyre you like on an alloy - the only thing is that if it is too thin the tyre will wear in the middle (if you can imagine it being streched across the alloy) i was advised to put this type of tyre on my wheels by a mate who is a main dealer

[madfella65]

ok - some small updates - fitted my new aero wipers yesterday ( believe me if you dont have these - buy them now!!!!)
Also fitted the genuine ipod adapter - what a class piece of kit.... totally superb - again - if you have an ipod (but no cd changer) get one of these!!!

[madfella65]

ok update - only about 2 months late - but got my kit fitted and i have to say its looking good!!!! :biglaugh:
http://www.freewebs.com/paddymch/DSC00288.JPGhttp://www.freewebs.com/paddymch/DSC002881.jpg