Building a monster..

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

So althgouh we have a storied past in the Audi world, we are now working on a MKII GTI project. This will be a monster and we are hoping for some publications (it looks like a very possible scenario). I have not posted on the Tex yet....because I sort of want to keep it on wraps :germany: but I think I'll post progress here. Stay tuned!

[DSV]

DM Magazine is always on the lookout for feature cars. I am the Technical Editor for the magazine. http://www.dmsportmag.com

I'll be looking forward to seeing how this build progresses.

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

Ah, very cool. I am not one to overpromise, but a small list includes:

ABA x-flow swap with T03/04 turbo.. forged internals
02A tranny w/ peloquin
034efi stgIIc standalone
custom BBS RM's w/ staggered Schmidt lips
shaved engine bay
BBK
Koni CO's
Custom paint, shaved blah blah

That's a start. It would be awesome to have DM do a feature!

[Big Nug]

Just remember that shaveing handles completely voids it from being allowed on most tracks for safty reasons.:D

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

Just remember that shaveing handles completely voids it from being allowed on most tracks for safty reasons.:D

Actually, those are staying :D

[Big Nug]

Cool can't wait to see it.:D

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

Ogh, here we go...

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

Here she was at the start:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/IMG_0586.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/IMG_0587.jpg

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

The breakdown starts:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/IMG_0589.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/IMG_0591.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/IMG_0634.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/IMG_0635.jpg

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/IMG_0643.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/IMG_0644-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/Engine_Right.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/Interior.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/Rear_Hatch.jpg

Ahhh nahhhh man, the cancer:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/Fender-Rust2.jpg

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/Gutter_Left.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/Gutter_right.jpg

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

Grinding for hours and hours and hours and.. well you get it:

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0751.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0752.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0759.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0753.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0755.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0756.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0757.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0758.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0760.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0761.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0765.jpg

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

And the welding (to eliminate the seams):

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0796.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0797.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0798.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0799.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0800.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0801.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0806.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0807.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0808.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0809.jpg

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

Rust protection and template to seal the side fender trays:

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0813.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0814.jpg

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

Rear hatch work starts:

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0840.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0842.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0845.jpg

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

And welding and grinding and more stripping (no not me, dont get excited):

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0876.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0877.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0878.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0879.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0881.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0883.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/GTI%20Project/IMG_0882.jpg

[Gee Tea Eye V]

that looks awesome man! i would love to be able to do that kind of stuff

[Big Nug]

Cover Everything You Can't See In The Open With Por-15. Bottom Of The Car Wheel Wells Floor Etc . You 'll Never Have A Rust Prob. Again And Its Paitable. Your Off To A Good Start:d

[DSV]

^^ I've heard good stuff about Por-15 as well. There was a guy on Vortex using it in his Mk1 Jetta build. Builds like these are what I love to read through and follow. It is very inspiring. It makes me want to get a project car like this to go crazy on. I'm really itching for a Mk2 or an old Rabbit. :D

[Loccusst]

Insane.......

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

Word.

You know the funny thing is, I dont have experience with body work. The manager at SVE Autobody, which are one of the best shops in the country, comes over to the house and "advises" me. I have been learning as I go, and my pops has some welding experience so that helps.

I am hoping to have it to paint by the end of next week. Then the fun stuff starts :dance:

[Loccusst]

Sounds like you are pretty lucky to have that experiance around. I always wanted to learn how to weld.

[Gee Tea Eye V]

x2 and do any kind of body work or cool mods myself

[Loccusst]

Can you imagine how dangerous I would be if I knew how to weld.....custom exhaust here I come!!!

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

Can you imagine how dangerous I would be if I knew how to weld.....custom exhaust here I come!!!


Well, I have to make a custom 3" for this car. I was thinking of building and selling them... people need them but noone makes them.

[Gee Tea Eye V]

lol u could make a 2.75 for mine :laugh:

[Big Nug]

Word.

You know the funny thing is, I dont have experience with body work. The manager at SVE Autobody, which are one of the best shops in the country, comes over to the house and "advises" me. I have been learning as I go, and my pops has some welding experience so that helps.

I am hoping to have it to paint by the end of next week. Then the fun stuff starts :dance:

i've done body work since i was twelve (started learning then anyway) so i learned old school/new school both. wish i was there to help you i live for paint and body.:D

[Big Nug]

Sounds like you are pretty lucky to have that experiance around. I always wanted to learn how to weld.

:D
not hard you can come over and learn all you want if i weld my mower back together again this year!!!!

[iowaboostin]

TIG welding is where it's at.. I've always wanted to know how to do that.

brian -- the project looks very fun, you're right, that'll be a monster when it's done. Can't wait to see it progress!

[Loccusst]

Let me know...I'll show up for free lessons.

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

i've done body work since i was twelve (started learning then anyway) so i learned old school/new school both. wish i was there to help you i live for paint and body.:D

You and me both my friend. This has well over 100 man hours in it right now :poke:

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

The BBS's in original condition:

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/BBS%20RMs%20Project/BBSRMsOriginal.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/BBS%20RMs%20Project/BBSRMsOriginal2.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/BBS%20RMs%20Project/BBSRMsOriginal3.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/BBS%20RMs%20Project/BBSRMsOriginal4.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/avalon_motorsports/BBS%20RMs%20Project/BBSRMsOriginal5.jpg

[DSV]

^^ eek :eek: Those things are going to need some major work.

[ex husker]

Grinding for hours and hours and hours and.. well you get it:

wish i had tha ind of time to dedicate to my car. very cool projekt btw:tu:

[Loccusst]

Looks like those rims fell off the back of a truck.

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

^^ eek :eek: Those things are going to need some major work.

Almost done. I picked them up from media blast and straightening today. Get this, ALL 4 WERE BENT. At least I got brand new centers and tires with them. This part alone cost me $800 bones. Plus the original cost, plus the brand new staggered Schmidt step up lips I bought, plus the wheel bolts, and now................ powdercoating. Pics coming soon

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

wish i had tha ind of time to dedicate to my car. very cool projekt btw:tu:

Gracias my friend!

[iowaboostin]

Those rims have taken a beating, yowza. What color are you powdercoating them?

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

Very productive day, feels like Im getting somewhere finally:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/IMG_0885.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/IMG_0886.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/IMG_0887.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/IMG_0888.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/IMG_0891.jpg

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

And the end of the day:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/IMG_0906.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/IMG_0907.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/IMG_0909.jpg

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

Look Ma, no rear emblem!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/IMG_0911.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/IMG_0915.jpg

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

And, just picked up from the wheel shop. Like they are fresh out of the factory. Off to powder coating:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/IMG_0898.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/IMG_0899.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/IMG_0904.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/sumpsfast/GTI/IMG_0905.jpg

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

lol u could make a 2.75 for mine :laugh:

There is already a 2.75 for yours Mike:cadwiz:

[turboA4]

man those look pimp!

[Gee Tea Eye V]

There is already a 2.75 for yours Mike:cadwiz:

lol i know but its expensive and i have no money and i like the TT better than the milltek IMO

but those wheels look sick man! i cant believe they look so good now, very impressed :tu:



PS. im jake ;) :D:D:tu:

[Big Nug]

Wow Looks Good Brian, How Did The Filler Go Did The Way I Told You To Mix The Hardener Work? It Is Hard To Explain Cause I Eyeball It All When I Do It ,just Done It Enough To Know What It's Supposed To Look Like.:d

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

lol i know but its expensive and i have no money and i like the TT better than the milltek IMO

but those wheels look sick man! i cant believe they look so good now, very impressed :tu:



PS. im jake ;) :D:D:tu:

WTH, I got all turned around. Sorry Jake :cool:

[brian@avalonmotorsports]

Wow Looks Good Brian, How Did The Filler Go Did The Way I Told You To Mix The Hardener Work? It Is Hard To Explain Cause I Eyeball It All When I Do It ,just Done It Enough To Know What It's Supposed To Look Like.:d

Chris, it was actually maybe a little bit much, it hardened in 5 minutes :eek:

I got it figured out though. Too bad you're not around, sanding is the suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Big Nug]

:D next time start an inch in. and make your x like i said over the phone vs doing it is way diff.