Audi A4 BAT - Quattro Project by Tom's Garage

[mgpdoc]

So, assembly started yesterday after the paint cured



Doors on



Door trims on







Mocking up of the Lexan Windows



Masking them so as to apply the primer of the Sikaflex glue





Done



Rear Windscreen being prepared as well



As well as the car surface





Sika glue applied





And on it went



Again, such a great great product from Plastics4Performance. Fitment was awesome. No difference from OEM glass. The guys at the shop could not believe that it would have such a fitment. Again, big thumbs up to the guys over there.

Glue for the side windows



On they went







The black border line we made was awesome, and covered the metal of the window frame, however it needed a bit more love. I will show you later.

Left the car to rest for the glue to settle properly



Today time for some detailing sessions in parts not painted



Like the roof



Sanding



And then polishing



Not bad eh ?

Then the hood needed some love after so many days in the shop - rust - dirt etc etc



Out with the rotary





Looking good











Other areas received love too



From this



To this



Installed things here and there



And then, this happened









Ready



Yeap I thought I'd give it another go, these time at the Lexans. Seem to work way better than the PLexiglass on accepting the flanges on them.
I also chose this time to put one cap per side, giving a more balanced look.

So onto the other side



BOSCH Vs Lexan







Here is the part I told you about earlier.



It needed some more love, in my eyes at least, to bring the lines exactly where I wanted, and with a smooth finish. So masking and then painting





It's all in the details I guess

Like these, the OEM rear seat airbags, I had as extra options from factory labels, which we manages to re-install for the fun of it LoL



We didnt leave the shop until it was ready like we wanted it to be



And it was



More to come guys



Cheers

[LCG]

Excellent work on the lexan, those details count a lot.

But the best part is the constant updates..

[lilcraigford]

Man, you must be thrilled to be in the assembly stage! Got to say that I dig the quarter window treatment, however I find the cap a bit cumbersome. Really looking forward to more.

[mgpdoc]

Not a proper update . . . but oh well . . .

[mgpdoc]

First video after the complete assembly of parts which I did on my own. Did it super fast cause I was super happy

Hit HD (1080) Quality and Enjoy

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp0SJCBdel0"]Tom's Garage Audi A4/RS4 Widebody Conversion @ Dazzle Show Car Promotions - YouTube[/ame]

[mgpdoc]

So, a more detailed update from yesterday.

Car arrived at Dazzle Show Car Promotions of my friend Andy



Andy is a very anxious enthusiastic guy



He lost no time and started playing even before I started installing things on the car



LoL - Epic

Front fender installed







Yes it is PHAT



What do you say Andy, is it good - haha



Front bumper installed



Going at the back - new things installed everywhere









bye bye emergency wheels



Hello-not nearly enough - rubber



Trunk on





Before



After



Ready to throw the rear bumper on



Sideskirt on





Fresh door blades



Installed



Time to play with some wheel spacing just for fun



Yes, now we are talking







Should be fun



Work went on



And then left it for the night to rest for more installation tomorrow



Cheers

[Alexander]

How did I miss this before...

[mgpdoc]

Next day after main body parts installation was complete, I went for the details

Rear windows and window frames







In window seals, this was used



Before



After







And also in the front windscreen where I removed the OEM part







I also used this material here

From this, crappy



To this



Clean

Before



After







Cleaned the inner door side and installed front windows and frames







And then, it was time to install my favorite mirrors





Yes they look awesome on the FAT body







Andy kept playing while I was doing work, on spots he chose







[sssshhhh I know I havent installed the one bumper fastener there yet ]

After all this, I wanted to play a bit in a very tired surface with a rotary

What better surface than this one





which after a lot of experiments and new methods to play with (sanding, polishing, etc, came like this after just 1/2 hour of playing with)





Learning from those who know their sh*t is always a great pleasure, let alone them being good friends with you.

I also got this. Not sure if eatable. Or drinkable.



LoL. Cheers

More to come guys

[Spartanium]

Lol.. really not digging those wing mirrors. They look tiny, cheap and too small. Horrible... But to each there own... lol

[BuFFyZA]

I will interested to see what this beast weighs after all its dieting compared to a std one!!

[mgpdoc]

So, after the car being ready and all, it was time to leave this beautiful city



Car got on the trailer



Tied down properly once again





Bought these precious before I left too



Engine was loaded at the back of the Grand Cherokee, with pure old muscle



Hello intake manifold



And then all was set





Big Thanks @ Dazzle Show Car Promotions and my friend Andy for their love



I love dat ass



Quick stop for some AC fluid fill-up of the Jeep for a comfortable trip back home





Quick stop to get some rest





And some shots while sun was falling





One of the best roadtrip experiences ever



Glad I made it happen with the help of all my friends.

Cheers

Mike

[BuFFyZA]

Awesome stuff!!

[Spartanium]

Them wing mirrors ewwwwwwwwwwww, go back to OEM

[mgpdoc]

Lol.. really not digging those wing mirrors. They look tiny, cheap and too small. Horrible... But to each there own... lol

Them wing mirrors ewwwwwwwwwwww, go back to OEM

Not to dissapoint you there, but no matter how many times you write it, the mirrors are going nowhere. So get along with it.

Cheers

[mgpdoc]

So some time ago, I had taken all my interior parts for alcantara trimming, to match this



Seems like all my parts are ready, and I couldnt be happier with how they came out . . .

Have a look . . .

Custom chopped headliner



A-Pillars





Door cards

Option #1



Option #2



Always nice to be able to play



I think I like this more for now



Center console





Close the part where I have no rear ashtray , and put a cap, so as to be able to bolt the console and then put it back on





Handbrake handle



Side caps



And lastly . . . my favorite part of all . . .











Hope you like it guys

Cheers

Mike