Featured
in the April 1994 issue of
European Car
magazine...
All images by Ti Kan except #2 by Les Bidrawn and #15-17 by George Achorn.
There are more pics of this car at the Monterey Historics 99, including an awesome on-track shot at the famous Laguna Seca "cork screw".
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The modifications to this car look like they belong there.
Here are two pics of the car before all the mods. Many people
don't realize just how modified this car is until they see the original,
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1994 New Dimensions Charity Car Show -
1st Place Semi-Custom
1995 New Dimensions Charity Car Show - 1st Place Audi Models 2000 New Dimensions Charity Car Show 2003 New Dimensions Charity Car Show - 2nd Place Open Audi |
The table below lists items on this car that has been modified its original stock configuration (Remember, this is a 1980 model that was quite plain-jane, originally with 1.6L and 4-speed manual, etc.).
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Long block | 2.0L 4-cylinder VAG "bubble" block, 8.5:1 compression, solid lifters, 8 valves, 40mm intake, 33mm exhaust |
| Engine flywheel | 1984 Audi 4000 spec |
| Camshaft | VAG factory G-grind |
| Camshaft oil baffle | Late style VAG |
| Oil pressure sender | VDO V360.081.030 (dual, 10 bar with warning light switch) |
| Upper coolant hose flange | Late style VAG |
| Timing belt tensioner | Late style VAG |
| Crank gear | Late style VAG |
| Cast/finned/baffled oil pan | VAG factory 049 103 603 |
| Motor oil | Mobil-1 15W50 synthetic |
| Coolant thermostat | Wahler 80 deg. C |
| Coolant | Pentosin G001200 Lifetime antifreeze (pink), distilled water mix |
| Transaxle | |
| 5-speed manual transaxle | VAG type 013 code 2N |
| 210mm clutch kit | 1984+ Audi 4000 spec |
| Shift linkage/gearshift housing | 5-speed 013 shift linkage components |
| Gear oil | Redline MTL synthetic |
| Fuel/Induction System | |
| Fuel accumulator | 1981+ spec (Bosch) |
| Control pressure regulator | 1981+ spec (Bosch) |
| Air flow sensor | 80mm plate (Bosch 67K) |
| Intake manifold | 1985+ Audi 4000 spec |
| Throttle body | Neuspeed |
| Throttle cable | Custom modified (New Dimensions) |
| Full throttle switch | Custom wired to FI control unit |
| Hot start pulse relay | Custom wired with factory parts |
| Oxygen Sensor | Bosch 3-wire, custom wiring for heating element |
| Ignition System | |
| Distributor vacuum unit | Bosch single port, advance-only |
| Ignition wire set | Neuspeed 8mm red |
| Spark plugs | Bosch tri-electrode W7DTC |
| Exhaust/Emissions System | |
| Exhaust manifold | 79 Audi Fox spec |
| Downpipe | Techtonics 251.220 for VW Fox (modified), with OXS fitting |
| Catalytic converter | Techtonics high-flow 263.150 |
| Connecting pipe | Audi Coupe GT spec |
| Center muffler | Bypassed with straight pipe |
| Rear muffler | Sebring sport muffler with chrome tip |
| Brake System | |
| Front rotors/calipers | 10.1" vented and spiral-slotted rotors (ATE Power Disc), Girling caliper from Scirocco-16V |
| Rear disc brake conversion | 8.9" rotors, Girling caliper from Scirocco-16V |
| Rear stub axle | VAG Scirocco-16V spec |
| Rear hard brake lines | Custom fabricated |
| Brake pads |
Front: Mintex red box MDB1253AF
Rear: Repco Metalmasters |
| Parking brake cable | VAG new style L/R cables & bushing |
| Flexible brake hoses | Stainless steel braided teflon |
| Brake fluid | Valvoline SynPower DOT-4 high performance synthetic |
| Wheels/Suspension/Chassis | |
| Wheels | Ronal R8 6Jx15 ET45 |
| Tires | Kumho Ecsta MX 205/50ZR15 |
| Front strut housings | 1981+ Audi 4000 spec |
| Sport springs | Eibach Pro-Kit progressive rate 15.01.1.40 |
| Shock absorbers | Koni hydraulic adjustable; front 86.2066; rear 80.2403 |
| Front anti-roll bar | 23mm 1982 Audi turbo coupe spec |
| Rear anti-roll bar | 25mm Suspension Techniques B-01110A/R |
| Front upper stress bar | Custom fabricated (Motofab) |
| Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning | |
| A/C compressor | Sanden SD5H14 model 4509, R134a, PAG oil |
| A/C compressor adapter bracket | ICE Mini-York to Sanden SD-5 (cast aluminum), modified. |
| A/C compressor drive belt | Continental CONTI-SF 13x850 V-belt |
| A/C compressor hoses | Custom barrier hoses with R134a service valves |
| Receiver/drier | R134a-compatible |
| Expansion valve | R134a-compatible |
| O-rings | R134a-compatible green nitrile on all fittings |
| Secondary air bypass valve (idle boost) | Audi part 035 906 283, custom plumbed and wired to A/C compressor clutch circuit. |
| Ventilation intake filter screen | Custom aluminum screen with plastic mount and clips, to prevent leaves and other debris from entering the system. |
| Instrumentation/Interior | |
| Steering wheel | Momo Sigma black leather 360mm |
| Shift knob | Momo anatomic black leather |
| Shift boot | Custom leather |
| Extended instrument cluster housing | ABT with 3-gauge panel (VAG factory European option) |
| Instrument cluster flank switches | Switch caps 1982-84 Audi 4000 style |
| Instrument cluster lighting | 1984 Audi 4000 quattro red optics |
| Speedometer | VDO 120 mph from 1984 4000 quattro |
| Oil pressure gauge | VDO 350.271.031.007 (0-10 bar), with red optics |
| Oil temperature gauge | VDO (50-150 deg C), with red optics |
| Voltmeter | VDO (8-16V), with red optics |
| Heater-A/C control panel, levers, A/C switch | 1985+ Audi 4000 style |
| Dash vents | 1985+ Audi 4000 style |
| Parking brake handle cover | From 1984 Audi 5000 turbo |
| Foot pedals | Auto Look cast aluminum |
| Interior light delay system | From 1984 Audi 5000 Turbo |
| Interior light | From 1984 Audi 5000 Turbo |
| Central locking system | From 1984 Audi 5000 Turbo |
| Programmable intermittent wiper relay | Bosch 0 986 335 058 |
| Power windows | Audi 5000 Turbo wiring harness and switches + Electric Life window regulators. Incorporates retained power after ignition off, one-touch down feature on driver's window |
| Seat belt/door/lights chime relay | From 1984 Audi 5000 Turbo |
| Front sport seats | From 1984 Audi 4000 quattro |
| Rear sport seat | From 1983 Audi Quattro turbo coupe |
| Upholstery | Custom grey leather on seats and door panels |
| Rear outboard seat belts | 3-point belts from 1982 Audi 4000 |
| Front seat adjustable lumbar support | IDC inflatable unit |
| Front door map pockets | 1985+ Audi 4000 long style |
| Floor mats | Audi-Lloyd plush mats with logo |
| Electrical System | |
| Headlights unit with driving & city lights | Cibie H4/H1 (VAG - Euro Quattro turbo coupe) |
| Euro H4/H1 headlight relay wiring harness | BLAUfergnugen 857 900 001, three Bosch 40A relays, 40A circuit breaker |
| Headlight bulbs | H4: Flosser 90/100W, H1: 55W, City Lights: 5W |
| Rear brake lights | Hella quartz halogen bulbs (with adapter) |
| Engine compartment light | From 1984 Audi 5000 turbo, custom wired |
| Luggage compartment light | Custom wiring |
| Twin-trumpet 795/840Hz air horn | Hella 3PB 003 001-791 with air compressor |
| Alternator | Bosch 130A, 14.8V voltage regulator (Ultranator - Avi Meron) |
| Alternator auxiliary ground cable | New Dimensions (Massive Overkill Wiring Accessories) |
| Radiator fan | 1984-87 Audi 4000 dual fans, one active, one passive (belt drive) |
| Battery | 63AH unit |
| Body/Aerodynamics | |
| Front spoiler | BBS 21.30.010 (painted body color) |
| Side skirts | 1985+ Audi 4000 spec (painted body color) |
| Rear valance | 1984 Audi 4000 quattro spec (painted body color) |
| Wiper spoilers (2) | Audi parts |
| Hood-lift conversion | BLAUfergnugen kit 857 823 001 with twin struts |
| Right side rear view mirror | Audi 4000 |
| Side windows/bumpers/grill black trim | Custom painted |
| Front grill Audi rings emblem | Larger Audi 200 emblem, modified to fit |
| Micellaneous | |
| Security alarm system | Custom paging system utilizing control modules from Clifford, Auto Page and some custom built electronics. Uses radio power antenna as transmitter. |
| Audio system | Sony removable head unit, Sony 11-band equalizer, Soundstream power amplifier, Infinity power amplifier, Alpine power amplifier, custom electronic crossover, custom speakers (4x Audax 0.5" tweeters, 2x Audax 4" bass-midranges, 2x Peerless 6.5" bass-midranges, 2x Peerless 8" subwoofers). |
| Headphone console on rear shelf | Audi "Duo Sound" unit from 1984 5000 Turbo |
| Automatic power antenna | Hirschmann Mini-mot Hit Auta 5040SW |
Whew. That's quite a list isn't it?
Click here to see the European Car magazine feature article.