I am the second owner of the car and I'm still friends with the original owner of the car to this day (Digit@lex here and on AW). Knew about the car while he owned it and made it easy for me to buy it with 198K on it because of the history. In addition, I am a former VW and Audi Certified Technician now currently working for Land Rover. Other than exhaust welding, I've done everything myself to this car during my ownership.
The specs:
1999.5 Audi A4 1.8T (AEB) quattro manual - 262,014 miles and rising by 70 miles per workday
Santorin Blue Exterior, Black Leatherette Interior
ENGINE:
AEB 1.8T 20V 4 Cylinder - completely original bottom end, original head rebuilt by me at 258,904 miles due to crankshaft sprocket keyway failure (see maintenance notes), installed Integrated Engineering modified crank sprocket with pin to prevent future keyway failure
PES Garrett T28 Turbocharger with T25 Flange Exhaust Manifold, bigger injectors, MAF Housing and hard inlet pipe, PES/GIAC software, Manually boost controlled to 18psi (software will request 25psi)
Racetec Front Mount Intercooler
Milltek turbo-back exhaust with LaBree High Flow Catalytic Converter
Autospeed Performance side-mounted engine oil cooler and power steering cooler, factory oil cooler delete (no coolant interaction) - maintains operating oil temperature of 180-225*F under normal conditions - track can see 250*F but holds at that temperature.
SPP Electric Fan (SPAL) kit with thermostatic controller (Derale) - factory viscous fan deleted
2.0T FSI Ignition Coil Conversion hardwired with AWP repair harness and Touareg coil adapters
034 Motorsport Silicone/Aluminum Crankcase Ventilation hoses/valve
TRANSMISSION:
01A V6 Gearbox (wide ratio, taller 5th gear) obtained NEW from Audi, not a used part
Southbend Stage 2 Endurance OFE (organic one side, iron other side) Clutch and Pressure Plate
Luk OE Dual Mass Flywheel
Sachs Slave Cylinder
AWE Drivetrain Stabilizer
Neuspeed Short Shifter
BRAKES AND SUSPENSION:
Brembo GT328 4 piston front brakes with braided stainless lines
S4 vented rear brakes
Eibach ProStreet-S Stainless steel coilovers
Neuspeed 19mm Rear Sway Bar
Racetec 4 point upper strut tower brace
EXTERIOR AND LIGHTING:
S4 E-code headlights with LED low beam retrofit
Modified OEM S4 front bumper (RS4 mesh appearance)
Painted S4 rear bumper valence/spoiler
RS4 hood/radiator grille
European Aspherical exterior rear view mirror glass, both sides (becomes wide angle towards the outer edge of the glass) - AKA Blind Spot mirrors
Blinder M20 laser jammer system mounted in front bumper
INTERIOR:
Corbeau Race Seat for driver, mounted on Corbeau sliders to Wedge Engineering seat bracket with airbag resistor installed (maintains operation of remaining airbags in vehicle, no airbag light) - factory driver's seat included with car
S4 headliner swap (black)
Factory Audi Sport Monster Mats (all-weather rubber)
Homelink visor
AWE Boost Gauge mounted in center AC Vent
LATCH system retrofitted to rear seats and rear parcel shelf (used for proper anchoring of child seats and not factory equipped to 1999 model year vehicles)
Schroth Rallye4 Quick-Fit Harness system - anchor points installed, belts included with vehicle and easily installed when needed/removed when not needed
MAINTENANCE NOTES:
Oil changed every 5,000 miles with Castrol Edge 5W-40 meeting oil standard 502.00 or Castrol Edge Turbo Diesel 5W-40 meeting oil standard 505.01 with large 068-115-561-B factory oil filter.
Other maintenances performed, starting with most recent:
4/2017 Replaced PS Pump and Pressure/Return lines to Steering Rack.
1/2017 259K New Pilkington Windshield glass installed
12/2016 258,904 Crankshaft keyway sheared on highway, bent 16 of 20 valves. Replaced all 20 valves and valve stem seals on factory AEB head, installed new Integrated Engineering modified crankshaft sprocket (to prevent the keyway from ever shearing again) replaced Timing Belt, Water Pump, Thermostat, Spark Plugs (101-000-063-AC RS6 NGK Platinum), all 3 engine serpentine/v belts, AC compressor belt tensioner, camshaft seals, crank seal, intermediate shaft seal, camshaft tensioner seals, valve cover gasket, head gasket and bolts, intake manifold gasket, exhaust manifold gasket, throttle body gasket, new injector O-rings and bungs. Cleaned and painted Intake Manifold and Valve Cover. Had exhaust downpipe flex section replaced by Mad Hatter in Pompano Beach, FL. Retrofitted LED low beams into S4 E-codes. Installed new K&N cone filter. Bottom end in very good condition, cross hatching still present on cylinder walls.
9/2016 255K Replaced all 4 lower control arms and performed 4 Wheel Alignment to factory sport specifications.
3/2016 245K Installed BRAND NEW PES Exhaust Manifold, new Upper Control Arms, replaced existing Brembo GT328 setup with 1K mile old Brembo GT328 kit (calipers, rotors, lines, pads).
10/2015 240K Installed new Inner Tie Rod Ends, S4 rear brakes (calipers, vented rotors, pads).
7/2015 Installed S4 headliner swap.
2/2015 238K Original Fuel Pump failed, replaced with OE VDO S4 Fuel Pump.
11/2014 235K Performed FSI Ignition Coil Conversion.
3/2014 228K Swapped out factory 01A to BRAND NEW V6 Wide ratio 01A gearbox with Southbend Stage 2 Endurance OFE Clutch/PP/Release Bearing, Sachs slave cylinder and OE Luk Dual Mass Flywheel - drives like stock but handles T28 power just fine. Replaced Coolant Reservoir and Cap.
5/2013 210K Timing Belt service (WP, Tstat, belts) new Spark Plugs (NGK RS6), Replaced Right Rear Window Regulator with genuine Audi part.
6/2012 205K Deleted factory oil cooler, installed ASP Oil/Power Steering Cooler kit, replaced rear wheel bearings both sides
03/2012 Installed Corbeau seat with requisite sliders/bracket/airbag resistor, Schroth Harness points
10/2011 198K Purchased car in NJ and drove it back to Florida, hit 200K miles during trip
THINGS THAT WILL NEED ATTENTION:
It has 262K miles on it and climbing everyday as it remains my daily driver until it is sold. With that said, it has the following areas that will need attention:
- ABS and Brake lights flash upon starting. After driving the car for a brief period, it can be shut off and restarted to shut the lights off. This is usually indicative of an ABS module going bad, and I will include a spare module that can be sent to a rebuilder to swap in.
- The rear door trim panels have the leatherette peeling off. The headliner is also sagging in the back. (Florida....)
- The clearcoat is peeling off on the hood, roof, and the tops of the fenders, doors and trunklid. There is also a small amount of rust on the top of the rear wheel arches. (Florida for the paint, NJ for the rust - blame should get located accurately)
- The S4 bumper was damaged pulling out of a driveway. It is repairable. Pillar in between center grille and driver's side grille.
- It will need front brake pads soon. I can possibly replace them before delivery of the vehicle.
- There is a short somewhere in the dome light circuit. The dome lights do not function. I have not had time to trace it, the best time would be when the headliner gets fixed.
OTHER NOTES:
The car is equipped with a CompuStar alarm and remote start system. I disabled it when I bought the car and I HAVE NEVER USED IT. I don't believe in remote starting. I get in and drive. Just personal preference. I have 1 remote for the system.
The car will be sold with 17x8 Gunmetal Flik Lex wheels with 205/50/17 General Altimax Arctic winter tires installed. I am keeping the Rotiform Nue wheels and Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires pictured on the car. If you want the Rotiforms and Continentals, that may be negotiable.
Test drives will only be allowed if you can prove to me that you can drive a stick shift vehicle. I hate to include this, but when I was selling my former GTI VR6, a guy drove it and smoked my clutch, and then didn't buy it. If you show up in a stick shift car, you're good. Pictures/video of you driving a manual will also suffice. Show up in an automatic and without proof and I'll drive you in the car for the test drive. Sorry, but those are the conditions. I own it until it is sold.
It has been driven by me and the previous owner around various road courses in the North East. One of the many reasons that we're friends. It always got the oil changed before and after the event. There's a reason it has 262K miles on it - it is fun to drive and we put in the maintenance on it.
All of the modifications I installed are listed in the maintenance notes. All other modifications were present and were performed/had installed by the original owner.
Please see the pictures and let me know if you have any questions - email is best at [email protected] and further contact methods can be shared from there. (Pictures will follow later, or check out my post on Facebook which is set to Public)
I will entertain trades for larger vehicles - leaning towards bigger mid to full sized domestic SUVs (Tahoe, Suburban, Trailblazer/Envoy, Durango - sorry but no Fords) but will also consider manual wagons (A4 avant, Jetta SportWagen, Passat Wagon). I'm OK with trucks being automatic, but if it's a car it had better be 3 pedal.
Please don't email me asking me what my lowest price is. It is $3000, which I believe is fair given the history, maintenance, modifications and condition.
Thanks for looking. Car is located in Broward County, FL. (South)
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Originally Posted by arcticS4
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