2014 GLI | AccuAir Elevel | Airlift | BBS CH | TTRS BBK

[vwgti16vt]

Hey guys. I recently finished up a cool build for a customer and friend of mine.

The goal was to create a GLI with both show and sporty touches while keeping everything as hidden and clean as possible. Most of the time spent on the build will never been scene because its all hidden.

Please enjoy the pics!

(I'm an Accuair & Airlift dealer if anyone out there needs any parts for there own build!!!)

2014 GLI Autobaun Edition in its stock form. The car was brought to me with a little under 2k miles.


Build started off with the installation of the Airlift Bags and AccuAir Elevel Sensors

Lots of goodness in these boxes



Comparison of stock suspension vs Airlift & stock brakes vs TTRS


Rear Airlift Suspension


Install

Front:





Rear:





After Airlift suspension and Elevel sensor install the Trunk setup was next. The goal was to fit the entire setup in the spare tire well so that it would be completely hidden upon opening the trunk.

Started off by templating the spare tire well and creating a clean layout



I used the template to cut a plywood base and further refined the layout


Drilled holes for the airlines, layed out the sound deadener




Covered the trunk setup with OEM carpet and started assembly. I try and always make the entire trunk setup modular to aid in any future repairs or upgrades.







Here's the finial product. A few of the wires are run below the base for cleanliness. Everything is wrapped in OEM felt tape. Its hard to see but the Elevel control module is floating on metal brackets I made so that the plugs can be semi hidden from view.



Here's a picture of the Elevel and power harnesses. The main fuse and harnesses are fully accessible when the rear trunk trim is removed for easy servicing but completely hidden when installed



At the time I built this car Accuair's Ilevel was just being released. We were lucky enough to get one of the very first units!!
Keeping with the hidden theme of the car I positioned the Ilevel behind the passenger side trunk carpet.




I am probably one of the most anal guys around when it comes to cleanliness of an installation!! Especially when it comes to wiring. Since the car was decently pulled apart to run the airride harnesses it was a perfect time for me to work my magic and install the stereo.

Extra careful dis-assembly



New stereo components. Alpine touch screen with Alpine install and integration kit. JL Audio Stealth Box and Amp



just a few things to plug into the back of the head unit


Head unit install



Besides having to tuck all the wires the install kit made things very straight forward




Since he trunk setup turned out so clean and hidden I ran with that concept and did something similar with the amp
It was a tight fit but there was just enough room to hide the amp behind the drivers trunk carpeting.


keeping everything extra clean and organized

[vwgti16vt]

So with the Airlift, AccuAir and stereo components installed the build was off to a great start!
Here's how she was looking


So 2 major things still left on the list
1. TTRS BBK
2. BBS CH

let's start with the brakes
I was able to track down a VERY low mileage set of MK2 TTRS Front brakes. They were basically in brand new condition. Ive been fortunate enough to install quite a few sets of these. Literally a bolt on mod.

posted this picture earlier in the thread but here it is again just to show the massive difference between the stock brakes on the mk6 GLI and the TTRS. Besides the rotor size the caliper are worlds apart. Highly engineered Brembo 4 piston vs single piston cast iron blah.


besides the TTRS calipers, pads and rotors the only thing needed for the swap are a set of TTRS brake lines. The thread pitch is different between the 2 calipers so its required. A set of ECS braided lines are less the OEM audi and are a great upgrade


Tiny difference in the body side of the TTRS brake line vs OEM


install




Just like that you have BBK



Last but not least were the wheels. Keeping with the Sport Airride theme 1 piece BBS CH's were a perfect choice. They really represented the sportiness of the car as well as showed off the TTRS BBK. Additionally, with a little work, there ability to tuck allowed the car to get extra low when it was airred out.

We found a set of 19x8.5" et35 here in town. Sent them straight to the powder coater for a color change.



wrapped them in a set of 235/30/ r19 Michelin Pilot Sports


Unfortunately when we got everything mounted up we realized that we had a major problem. Basically the Pilot Sports were mega beefy and there super wide footprint was not going to be able to tuck no matter how much fender rolling and camber we gave the car (with in reason)


Luckily I had a set of 19x8.5" rotiform IND's with a set of falken 215/35/ r19 mounted up at the shop. The 215 was just small enough to allow the wheel & tire combo to tuck into the fender wells when the GLI was airred out.

Ordered up a set of Falkens, Problem solved


We made a little extra room up front



Tuck-age accomplished




With everything installed all that was left was an alignment





finished product

[vwgti16vt]

A few more pics of the finished product



stock rear arms set at max camber adjustment




next to my B5 A4 on air

[FunfGang]

Love how clean was done, looks great!

[E.Three.0]

this is beautiful!

[Hellalime]

Holy shit, clean man, hopefully this sale goes through and i purchase a '14 gli of my own and start my build too

[Spectra Phantom]

Excellent work.... Love these BBS!

[GLi16v]

God damn, if I was in your area you'd definitely have my business! Well done!

[mikey G]

Simply beautiful. Can I ask where you purchased your alpine integration kit? And if they offer any different make/ models to fit various cars (bmw)? Thanks dude.

[vwgti16vt]

God damn, if I was in your area you'd definitely have my business! Well done!

Yeah man, hard to make it worth it when you factor in travel
I'm an AccuAir & Airlift dealer. I would gladly hook you up on pricing for whatever parts you needed. Both suppliers can drop ship directly to you as well..

[vwgti16vt]

Simply beautiful. Can I ask where you purchased your alpine integration kit? And if they offer any different make/ models to fit various cars (bmw)? Thanks dude.

Hey Mike!
Thanks for the comment.

I was able to purchase the Alpine integration kit directly from them. There customer service is amazing so I've always had the best luck going directly through them. I don't know off hand what other kits they make but I'm sure they have a ton of different applications.

Here's the link to there "perfect fit series"
http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/ca...-fit-solutions

I would think they have even more options now. Maybe give them a call.

[Mehowski]

this is a juicy build

[kittenpuncher]

very clean

[HEcreated487]

Very nice install and attention to detail!! You hiring?!

[#MrBenz]

Love how you keep everything so clean.