alxdgr8

Can't wait to start working on it again! The car hasn't run since Sept. '09. I did a bunch of in April/May of last year trying to get the car running but ran into a few small snags and ran out of time. Then from June until now I've just had too much other stuff going on to work on it (moving across the country, getting a full-time job, parting my S4, etc.). Anyways, the S4 is out of the garage now (selling with the engine even though I was wanting to keep it, but I just wanted it out of there) and is being picked up by a new owner tomorrow morning where the engine will be transplanted into his UrQuattro rally car. So I pushed the 951 into the garage and I can finally start troubleshooting a few things and finish the final assembly. I can't wait to drive it again!!!!! I only drove it for 5 months after buying it before I got the bug to modify it and that leads me to where it is today

Ignore the dirt, it hasn't had a wash since October and has been sitting outside.

Black51

Interesting color combo there. Who made that FMIC? What kind of work are you doing to it over the remainder of the winter? What sort of power goal are you aiming for? Does the car run at all as is? What other stuff are you planning to do(suspension, interior/exterior, etc...)?

alxdgr8

Color is 968 CS inspired
As far as other work, the main goal is to get it running and drive it! Mods mostly complete include Vitesse Stage 2, 3" Fabspeed/SFR exhaust, JGS 40mm wastegate, Custom FMIC, meth injection, Modified D9 headlights, and more.

FMIC is an ebay IC with custom mounts/piping.

What needs to be finished
-Replace injector/ref harnesses (and eventually everything else thanks to John Wood's connector group buy)
-Mount wastegate and exhaust
-Replace leaking fuel damper (thanks FASTRNU/Joel for the damper/rail!)
-Fab up new IC piping (not happy with what's currently on there)
-Powdercoat more parts
-Further modify D9 lights (have a few ideas up my sleave over my previous single projector)
-Fab up ducting for FMIC/radiator
-Powdercoat set of 17" wheels
-Install SS brake lines
-Fab fender intake

Next on the list after I get it running is suspension (bushings, coilovers, etc).
Power goals are whatever I can get away with on the stock clutch and then more after I upgrade.

Black51

So I assume you're planning on looking to install standalone engine management...

Since you mentioned D9, and already have one installed, have you ever considered the D9 GT2 style splitter? What are your thoughts on it (aside from the fact that it's really expensive)?

FASTRNU

Call me if you need any other parts or a hand to hold your beer while you work

alxdgr8

At this moment, no plans for standalone. I've thought about it though and if I do it I will go VEMS. And if I get tired of the 2.5L a 5 cylinder will go in its place too. For my current goals the SMT6 and Vitesse MAF should do the just just fine.

The D9 headlights I bought used for a good price, otherwise I would not have them. No experience with any other products from them, but I would like to get a TRS spoiler at some point. But they are $$$.

Will do, hopefully both of our cars will be up and running come good weather!

Darwantae951

Awesome! Hope you don't run in to any major snags! Good luck!

Tedro951

Keep moving, Alex! Fastrnu can hold the beer and camera, as we need updates as you make progress!

reno808

good luck

alxdgr8

Little teaser on the dash trim:

Dougs951

DiNoc?

alxdgr8

Yep. How's the sunroof holding up with it on there?

Dougs951

Just fine. Did you use the 3m adhesion promoter? I tried to do my clubsport coin tray without it and the heat inside the car cause it to bubble in a day.

CDH-CTT

Is the FMIC in front of the rad down low?? How big is it??

alxdgr8

I didn't on this part, but I need to at least use some on the curved parts. I did some trim on my Audi and after about 3 months it's starting to peel on the heavily curved parts. I've only done interior, nothing exterior.

I still need to removed the front "crossmember" that spans the frame rails and free up more room and make some ducting for it. IC size is from the bottom of the bumper to the top of the bumper support. There's still a few more inches I could add to the top of the IC before it hits the head panel.