S4 to A4 conversion possibility, "round 2"
04-10-2008, 09:31 PM
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S4 to A4 conversion possibility, "round 2"
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/113802/avant3.jpg"></center><p>Ok, I just contacted a guy I know back home (about 900 miles north) who says he has a complete 2001 S4 that got wrecked but still runs and drives--body just got too banged up to make it worthwhile to restore. Says he will sell me the entire car for $4000 cash. Even though I have already begun the single-turbo conversion work, nonetheless this is still VERY tempting. I know that if you have a 'donor car', that this is almost a 'bolt-in job', albeit a sh*tload of 'bolting. Even so, may just be worth it.
I know that mechanically-speaking I could have everything swapped over in about 2 weeks or so, then just gotta' find somebody to do the electricals. Teetering on the fence here....
I know that mechanically-speaking I could have everything swapped over in about 2 weeks or so, then just gotta' find somebody to do the electricals. Teetering on the fence here....
04-10-2008, 09:34 PM
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She is a 98 Avant with literally every factory option that was available, minus the nav
she is n gorgeous shape, and practically stolen from the previosu owner. Just over 90K on her, which for a 98 is pretty low mileage
04-10-2008, 09:39 PM
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Hmmm, my car was a 99.5, I don't know if it has much bearing on it wiring wise..
What I did was dropped the dash and just changed the interior harness and everything essentially just clicked in, no splicing of any sort. I had my wire for the pedal position sensor ready to go and I had no problems.
04-10-2008, 09:47 PM
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Nah. CHEAPEST S4 Avants I'm seeing on autotrader or ebay are like 16K...
Just not seeing myself as having that much cash available, quite honestly. Wondering if this is more viable. Plus, my Avant is a real creampuff, quite honestly. Would love to see her get some real guevos under the hood...that 2.7T is capable of some insane power--just ask Jared (aka "snowtrooper")
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04-10-2008, 09:58 PM
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I would find it a better idea to put money into a S4 Avant instead...
I spent a lot of money on my former B5, and while I had it in great condition I always knew I should have just bought the S4 at the beginning...