'88 S4 project almost finished (pic intensive)
08-27-2010, 08:48 AM
#77
Race Car
Thanks for all the kudos guys. I did not think I would ever get this done. I started gutting the interior back at Christmas (if that tells you anything). I also had to repair my block with Greg Browns WP failure tool at the same time. It is a slippery slope when you get started. I went from just changing carpet to full sound deadening and pulling all the interior out for a condition and dye job.
Michael
06-29-2011, 12:05 PM
#79
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Mike, brilliant job! love it!
Many similar things, on my car, except i am using tech flex instead of braid, oil seperator, spal fans, waiting on Rogers EIS....! stereo nut as well.
I am doing a similar sound deadening fit out using Second Skin audio products, Damplifier pro, Sludge and overkill pro.
Hilton, one of the first things I did was paint some basic sound deadener [Motorart?] inside the rear wheel arch and yes it did make a small difference, as i only did the RH side to compare! The doors made the biggest change so far, now a bit heavier!
interesting test http://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi
Many similar things, on my car, except i am using tech flex instead of braid, oil seperator, spal fans, waiting on Rogers EIS....! stereo nut as well.
I am doing a similar sound deadening fit out using Second Skin audio products, Damplifier pro, Sludge and overkill pro.
Hilton, one of the first things I did was paint some basic sound deadener [Motorart?] inside the rear wheel arch and yes it did make a small difference, as i only did the RH side to compare! The doors made the biggest change so far, now a bit heavier!
interesting test http://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi
06-29-2011, 12:34 PM
#80
Burning Brakes
Here is a pic of my new color matching bumperettes. I also added clear markers on the front and rear from Nicole at Hooked on Cars. I added a Sharkfin antenna to cover the roof mounted mast. Any finally, my new 18" Cup 4s I got off eBay for $300. The tires are new Bridgestones from Tire Rack. I have 235s up front and 295s in the rear without rolling any fenders. It is close, but no rubbing so far.
06-29-2011, 02:18 PM
#81
Electron Wrangler
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Mike did you ever do the Dynamic Kickdown modification we talked about while you werer doing all the intake work?
I like what you have done - lots of work - I'm not really a big fan of the braided hose - but it certainly goes with your color scheme.
Alan
I like what you have done - lots of work - I'm not really a big fan of the braided hose - but it certainly goes with your color scheme.
Alan
06-29-2011, 02:47 PM
#82
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The rims I bought were used, although only slightly. They had tires on them before, but from the condition of the wheels, it was not long. I think they run about $150 per wheel new from Tire Rack. A few others on here have bought these new, so they probably know exactly what they cost.
06-29-2011, 02:52 PM
#83
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Alan,
Today was actually the first day I have driven this car all year. I have been busy redoing a '85 928 for my nephew, so I have not had time for anything. I thought about this mod this morning on the way to work because the car was still kicking down alot, even though I loosened the bowden cable several months ago. I had the cable too tight and it would not shift into 4th under throttle, I would have to let off for it to shift. I did the mods per your instructions and have more pictures to send you. The clips you sent for the fuse panel were a real pain to install. I am not sure what the problem was. I think I have it done. To verify the kickdown is working, I am hoping (very soon) to swap the GTS relay out for my S4 relay to see if I can tell a difference with the kickdown. I am hoping it will be clear whether or not it is working or not. Do you know of another way of telling it is working properly? I have never driven a GTS, so I am not sure I would know the difference.
Today was actually the first day I have driven this car all year. I have been busy redoing a '85 928 for my nephew, so I have not had time for anything. I thought about this mod this morning on the way to work because the car was still kicking down alot, even though I loosened the bowden cable several months ago. I had the cable too tight and it would not shift into 4th under throttle, I would have to let off for it to shift. I did the mods per your instructions and have more pictures to send you. The clips you sent for the fuse panel were a real pain to install. I am not sure what the problem was. I think I have it done. To verify the kickdown is working, I am hoping (very soon) to swap the GTS relay out for my S4 relay to see if I can tell a difference with the kickdown. I am hoping it will be clear whether or not it is working or not. Do you know of another way of telling it is working properly? I have never driven a GTS, so I am not sure I would know the difference.
06-29-2011, 03:25 PM
#84
Drifting
If you temporarily remove the wooden board in front of the CE panel, you will be able to hear the GTS kickdown relay click when it is engaged by the kickdown program under partial throttle.
06-29-2011, 03:39 PM
#85
Burning Brakes
The rims I bought were used, although only slightly. They had tires on them before, but from the condition of the wheels, it was not long. I think they run about $150 per wheel new from Tire Rack. A few others on here have bought these new, so they probably know exactly what they cost.
06-29-2011, 04:00 PM
#87
Drifting
Mike, The kickdown program requires the car's speed of at least 30mph for activation, so no. You can however test the full throttle kickdown switch with the ignition on, but engine off.
06-29-2011, 05:52 PM
#89
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Hoses are just braided covers that you would find at any Advance Auto or Autozone. These cover the original rubber hoses. They are not expensive, I got mine on clearance off the web. The oil cap was from another Rennlister "nicholbry". He only made a handful of a couple different configurations and I was lucky enough to get one. I think Roger at 928s R Us offers one that looks very similar.
