Audi A4 BAT - Quattro Project by Tom's Garage

[mgpdoc]

Did some tests with these . . .



Everything works great



And fits as it should





More to come . . .

[mgpdoc]

So, I tried to start installing them filler necks . . .

First of all I had the task of removing the oem window . . .

Removed the wrapped oem trim first







Then I had to remove the window which comes together with the rubber strip. I tried heating it, I tried for a lot of time - I promise.

The window would come out for sure . . . I just didnt know in how many pieces that would happen . . . LoL

At least it was nice to take photos



And out it was



Along with the rubber strip, for good . . .

I then made a template out of carton, to see what I needed



Copied it on the plexiglas, dremel was slow, so I did the job perfectly with the angle grinder



Test fitting, seemed good





Time for some designing and drilling



One done



Test fitting AEM filler neck



and then both





Seemed pretty good on the outside, and on the inside





Then I had to drill them holes for the caps to be bolted and for the whole thing to be bolted onto the car.

Lets say this pic is of the third attempt of one made



The reason is that plexiglass has no tolerances and flexibility and does not particularly like to be drilled here and there. So it cracked the first two times.

Third time lucky then . . .



And everything sat like I wanted it to . .



Or . . . NOT . . .



This happened almost half an hour after I installed it in great shape.

Seems like this wouldnt work, and I had to change my material of choice.

So my other ones in mind were,

-Lexan
-Carbon Fiber
-good old aluminum.

So I went with the third, given it is a weekend and I needed to fix it asap.

So off I started





Starting to take shape . . .



Decided to go for black paint, to look more subtle - custom paint booth - lol



Secured in place





I decided to go for black painted bolts to not stand out - I will propably buy OEM ones, with Torx head - or black hex hardware - something in black either way



Time to install it





Left it like this for tonight . . . more to come in this project -



Cheers

[mgpdoc]

So, I bought some new hardware to make some more tests . . .



Starting installing them . . .



Almost halfway



There we are







Like it much more this way, than the first bolts.



Cheers

[mgpdoc]

Did some shopping today from Dazzle Showcar Promotions. . .



Let's take a closer look . . .

DAS6 Pro Dual Action Polisher
Great features:
Variable 6 Speed Dial: 2,500 to 6,500rpm
Weight - 2.3kg
Supplied with two Velcro Backing Plates Size: 125mm ( 5" )and 150mm(6")
Perfect for 5", 5.5", 6" and 6.5" polishing pads
Heavy Duty 850w Motor
D-Handle
Aluminium Gear Housing Cover
CNC Finished Gears








Chemical Guys Hex-Logic Pads (cutting, polishing, finishing)



EZ~ GLAZE with Acrylic Shine II



And some Megs Pads

[mgpdoc]

Gave the car a good wash after all the heavy rain these days in Athens









Next on the Fuel list is the fabrication of the Water/Meth Tank by Tom, and then after the installation of these on the Fuel Cell







Welding them pipes from the filler necks to the tanks. Let's see, it will be interesting I think

Cheers

And

Ordered this . . .

http://www.autometer.com/cat_gaugedetail.aspx?gid=3742&sid=67

Along with this

http://www.autometer.com/cat_accessoriesdetail.aspx?vid=130

Cant wait to get them.

Cheers

[mgpdoc]

Thanks @ Chemical Guys for the feature

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.466580203407372.102851.159949434070452&type=1

Some more pics of the first silicone hoses' test fitting . . .









Looking good, and water tight too with no use of glue or anything




More to come . . .

[mgpdoc]

Some more great shots by Kostas Sant







Cheers

[mgpdoc]

So here is an update I was really looking forward to.

Back some time ago when I was running Sparco Corsa seats, I had some black FIA 3" Sparco harnesses installed too. Sadly I sold those. I have been wanting to go for some harnesses again after my RECARO seats. So I was thinking Scroth which were always, propably the best out there, or TAKATA ones to suit my JDM-ish theme. I saw TAKATA options, both in the classic green ,and in the black with green lettering. The first ones were nice in my head, however way to "loud" even for my tastes. I wanted something more subtle to not mess my all-black interior so much. Black TAKATA with green lettering would be an option, however, if you are to go for something, go for its original form I thought. So I decided to go with the german manufacturer.

Just made an order. Here is what it includes . . .




FIA Approved And EEC Approved
• 3" Wide Shoulder And Lap Straps
• Lightweight Alloy Adjusters
• Clip In Fittings With Eye Bolts Supplied
• Pull Up Lap Strap Adjusters
• Clip Fittings Removable On Shoulder Straps For Roll Bar Attachment
• FE Push Button Release Buckle

And some reviews

We are blown away by the quality of the Schroth Profi III-FE Harness Belt. It is one of the lightest and strongest harness sytems available today. The Profi III-FE is sold as a four point belt with 3 inch lap belt and 3 inch shoulder belts. This belt is best used if you are running a Stock seat, or any seat that didn't come from its manufacturer with a hole for the substraps. It is available with the push-button FE camlock. This FE camlock has an orange push button with the word 'Press' on it. Since it is sold as a four point belt, it comes with Schroth ASM technology which helps reduce the chances of submarining under the lap belts. An Anti-Sub Belt can be purchased separately to make a 5 or 6 point harness.

This is the Push Release Button



And also bought these, to go for 6-point option as well



Cant wait to get them, to totally remove OEM front harness and install these

Cheers guys

[mgpdoc]

Oh I forgot to mention

I ordered a new steering wheel too, a rather limited one, since my current one is worn . . . so . .





Specs:


The OMP Corsica Superleggero, a dished steering wheel made completely from aluminium, equating to 40% lighter than equivalent model Corsica finished in suede. Shares the same 350mm diameter, a handgrip cross section of 30mm x 28mm diameter and the same deep dish of 95mm. Supplied complete with horn push and OMP badge.

• Classic design deep dish rally wheel
• 40% lighter than the equivalent model
• Supplied complete with horn push kit

Cheers

[mgpdoc]

Time to tease a little . . . if I may . . .



Oh . . . and this . . .



Stay tuned . . .

[mgpdoc]

So . . . time to reveal the story behind the wheel change. I have always LOVED them OZs. However they were a bit - un-wide - if I can use the term for this car. They kinda let it down due to both their 8x18 size, and their ET45. I didnt want to go with spacers from the beginning. I almost did in my mind at some point, but didnt go through with it ever.

It was time for a change. I did see that Rota released their Grid Drifts in 5x112 fitment 9,5x18 size, in ET38, that I thought that I could pull off. I always liked this wheel VERY much, however I would never trust wobble bolts with this kind of power to fit the initial 5x114,3 they offered. I mean, even the wobble bolts' manufacturers and resellers adviced me against it - lol.

So I talked with Rota Wheels Uk, and they hooked me up, big time. Wheel weight was just 1,2kg more than the OZ, and being the 8 -> 9,5 change in width, it is pretty logical too.

I will let the first pics do the talking . . .





Lost NO time at all, and went to the shop to mount them, and see if they fit . . .



Starting installation . . .



Tight fit isnt the word to describe how tight it was with the caliper - and yes, it does clear the caliper with no modifications - win



First wide - ass pic to show - trust me - more will come, when Kostas sends me more over - big thanks to him for all the photo work he offered as always



Cheers

[loekaaz]

thát is tight... U sure it wont hit the caliper when warmed up?

[Nagah]

I simply LOVE these Rotas. But I also doubt this clearance. Don't forget warming up and the deforming that's happening when under heavy cornering stress. Looks just too close.

[mgpdoc]

thát is tight... U sure it wont hit the caliper when warmed up?

I simply LOVE these Rotas. But I also doubt this clearance. Don't forget warming up and the deforming that's happening when under heavy cornering stress. Looks just too close.

Dont worry guys. months and many runs after their installation, not a single problem with the clearance

i was a bit worried too, but hey, if there was an issue it would be solved, you can tell by now

however stay tuned cause you will be in for some nice surprises

[mgpdoc]

More pics as promised.

Wheel specs







Out with the old, in with the fresh stuff





Perfect fitment, tight, but perfect

















Cheers, hope you like it as much as we did