The OEM B7 RS4 alloy wheels, as purchased, pre-refurb. They had been rattle-canned black. Apart from me not liking black wheels, the finish was poor, and they were kerbed too:
Project B7 420-R. Base Car ‘12 Seat Exeo ST Sport Tech.
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One aspect of newer Audi’s I do like, is the rear indicators with the “scrolling” operation. I built a circuit that would control LED’s in the same way, and it worked perfectly. The only issue with running this on a B6, is the short tail lamps. Arranging LED’s within the stock housing would look wrong.
Going to the B7’s split tail lamps means I can utilise my circuits, and they would drive a line of LED’s in the same scrolling manner.
Going to the B7’s split tail lamps means I can utilise my circuits, and they would drive a line of LED’s in the same scrolling manner.
This build looks like it's going to be a real treat at the end! It's not very often I see something of this magnitude.
Do you have a rough idea on how long this will take you?
Unfortunately I don't have anything smart or helpful to say as it would only confirm my shocking car knowledge lol
Hope all goes well
Cheers
Do you have a rough idea on how long this will take you?
Unfortunately I don't have anything smart or helpful to say as it would only confirm my shocking car knowledge lol
Hope all goes well
Cheers
No worries. I’ll update as more parts come in.
I’m still on the look out for a 2012 Seat Exeo ST Sport Tech.
I’m still on the look out for a 2012 Seat Exeo ST Sport Tech.
Don’t know how much you want to pay or how far to travel to pick one up but there’s this one
https://w-livingstoneltd-glasgow.us...eo/st-20-tdi-143-ps-sport-tech-5-door-gjbrzt5
Wow. 8 grand?? That’s a lot more than I’m looking to pay.
I would travel anywhere within the UK, I’m not basing my search on distance.
I saw an ex police one on ebay a while back and considered it for the price
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These will be the final pictures of my B6 A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro Sport.
Before she gets parted out. All I will be retaining will be the Quattro drivetrain - rear subframe, differential, rear axles, driveshaft, fuel tank. These will be required to bolt up to the Seat Exeo ST.
The early days, with the original 17” Sport wheels:
The later days, with original B7 S4 18” wheel:
Before she gets parted out. All I will be retaining will be the Quattro drivetrain - rear subframe, differential, rear axles, driveshaft, fuel tank. These will be required to bolt up to the Seat Exeo ST.
The early days, with the original 17” Sport wheels:
The later days, with original B7 S4 18” wheel:
Part of my rebuild involves replacing the crank.
The engine ran well enough, though there was a knocking at idle from the bottom end. Turns out #5 big end shell was worn, but not spun. I purchased a 2002 C5 S6 crank. This allows the use of 8-bolt flywheels, giving more options. This will be paired with an uprated, full-face B5 RS4 clutch.
I could have gone with a flywheel that takes a B7 RS4 clutch, and stayed with a 10-bolt crank, but it won’t provide the grip I need.
The engine ran well enough, though there was a knocking at idle from the bottom end. Turns out #5 big end shell was worn, but not spun. I purchased a 2002 C5 S6 crank. This allows the use of 8-bolt flywheels, giving more options. This will be paired with an uprated, full-face B5 RS4 clutch.
I could have gone with a flywheel that takes a B7 RS4 clutch, and stayed with a 10-bolt crank, but it won’t provide the grip I need.
Transmission mounts are often overlooked, due to their location. Engine mounts are often easier to see, and reach. Transmission mounts made of rubber get oiled up, go through several heat cycles, due to their close proximity to the CAT’s.
Most sloppy shifts are as a result of bad transmission mounts. I have sorted out the mounts to use here. Differential and subframe mounts will follow. I just need to purchase one stock mount of each, and get them made by Vibra Technics, or matched up from their current inventory.
Choice of transmission mounts from Vibra Technics:
Most sloppy shifts are as a result of bad transmission mounts. I have sorted out the mounts to use here. Differential and subframe mounts will follow. I just need to purchase one stock mount of each, and get them made by Vibra Technics, or matched up from their current inventory.
Choice of transmission mounts from Vibra Technics:
I’m looking at tubular front subframes, in particular the one built by AK Motorsport. Has anyone used one of these, or know anyone who does? Any feedback on it?
As with all my V8 swaps, this one will be as OEM as possible.
I try to use as little aftermarket content as possible, and this includes wheels. I have a set of fully refurbished genuine 19” B7 RS4 wheels, but I don’t know how these will look with the B8.5 front end. I am looking at genuine 2016 RS7 20” wheels, or other Audi wheels in the size 20” range.
I have also located a printing firm, that handles wraps, screen printing, business stationery, car badges / decals etc.
I will be having my original data sticker reproduced, in the same VAG-style, down to the paper, size and font. I will have the options amended as required, to match the engine, interior options, color etc. So all the updated PR-codes will be relevant to my car and it’s build.
My only concession to a non OEM identification plate will be an anodised silver or gold plaque, which will be fitted to the front panel, alongside the original Audi stickers warning about sudden fan operation / high voltage ignition system. This will be unique to my car, as I doubt I will ever build another.
I will not be badging it as a Seat or Audi, as it will be neither. A new logo will be created, along with new custom model badges for the grille and right of the tailgate, where you usually find an S4 / RS4 badge. Font will be similar though...
I try to use as little aftermarket content as possible, and this includes wheels. I have a set of fully refurbished genuine 19” B7 RS4 wheels, but I don’t know how these will look with the B8.5 front end. I am looking at genuine 2016 RS7 20” wheels, or other Audi wheels in the size 20” range.
I have also located a printing firm, that handles wraps, screen printing, business stationery, car badges / decals etc.
I will be having my original data sticker reproduced, in the same VAG-style, down to the paper, size and font. I will have the options amended as required, to match the engine, interior options, color etc. So all the updated PR-codes will be relevant to my car and it’s build.
My only concession to a non OEM identification plate will be an anodised silver or gold plaque, which will be fitted to the front panel, alongside the original Audi stickers warning about sudden fan operation / high voltage ignition system. This will be unique to my car, as I doubt I will ever build another.
I will not be badging it as a Seat or Audi, as it will be neither. A new logo will be created, along with new custom model badges for the grille and right of the tailgate, where you usually find an S4 / RS4 badge. Font will be similar though...
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