Hi i'm thinking about buying a B5 - A4 estate to modify, always liked them alot and I need something with more seats... since my current ride is a modified Toyota Hilux/Tacoma.

I have a few questions:

I would really like to put an RS series leather interior into it to begin with, would it be the RS4 that I need to find or will other models work? How much am I looking at for front + rear seats and door cards, and how much extra for the dash do you reckon?

What ET is optimal for this model, will I have any problems fitting 8x18" rims?

What are the most cost effective brake upgrades for this model, not cheap just best bang for my buck? I'm guessing models with the 1.8T, since alot have their engines gutted.

If I were to do a 1.8T swap, which is the best donor and is it a (relatively) straight forward process? I've done plenty of engine swaps but not much on more modern cars... What alternatives are there to the 1.8T?

What is the current trend with this cars, I will personally be going for a sort of euro rat look. Matt black paint, chrome rims and a relatively subtle bodykit:




Although i'm going to try and find some more side skirts, since i'm not a big fan of the ones included with this kit.

Could anyone provide pics of their favourite B5 - A4's and more specifically, the estate versions!

Thanks!

 

SEARCH!! All of the answers you seek are on here (all except maybe the interior question to which i do not have an answer)

 

I guess I am being lazy here sorry [&:]

How about pics of A4's

 

If you want some ideas, try http://www.s4wheelgallery.com/

Of course they're S4s, but you get the idea.

 

buy a 1.8t if your planning on doing several modifications and performance parts. The 2.8 is a nice car but the only performance upgrade you can do is a supercharger, thats about it. Buying a 2.8 and doing a 1.8 swap is just a waste of money. 18x8 rims easily fit on the car some people go staggered and put 18x9 in the back. 19's also fit but dont look as good. Best bang for your buck is a chip. 500 max and you have several modifications done with just the chip. Do searchs and you will find the 1.8 has endless performance upgrades. Ive actually had those rims on my previousA4in that pic (mille miglia) and they looked very sharp. Im not diggin all of that kit tho, it kinda looks ricey, remember its an audi!!!
Here are some sites to start you out with:
www.goapr.com
www.awetuning.com
www.lltek.com
www.giacusa.com
www.ecstuning.com



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don't staggard wheels wreck your awd system?

 

Only if you stagger the heights. As long as the outside diameter of the wheels/tires is the same, it doesn't matter.


Making the rear wheels wider will make you understeer more though.

 

chrome wheels + those tail lights =[sm=signs006.gif]