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> Andyrews Progress Thread, 1/16/22 A Trip to The Red Barn - Lets fab a Firewall!
Andyrew
post Mar 16 2014, 06:46 PM
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For those curious whats been taking all my time...
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My daily is a 2002 Audi Allroad thats pretty much stock apart from a navigation head unit, tint and a exhaust. I've been having a lot of fun with it on some fire trails and some medium climbs.

Then any chance I get I take the bike out..
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But Im deciding to switch gears on the bike, So the ZX6R is going to go away and I'll try and find me a nice Vstrom 1000 or something similar.
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post Sep 7 2014, 11:13 AM
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Been letting the 914 sit in the garage. I'll be picking it up this winter to do some more work on it.

I washed it yesterday for the first time this year I think. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Took it around the block but was stopped short when I noticed the front end was clunking. The front wheel has slop it in so I checked the bearing and retightened it but it was fine. So My thoughts are either steering rack or maybe torsion bar(Bar feels sloppy).


So we'll pick this up later.

In the meantime, I had sold my Ninja 600 earlier this year and picked up a Triumph Tiger 955i. Much more suited to my skill level and I love it. I could use another 20hp to make it feel as quick as the 600 but its every bit as fast through the rough twisty canyon roads. Fantastic all around bike.

Also I just sold my Allroad recently and have an order in for a Fiesta St due to my commuting needs. Oh and its orange (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I'll be getting it first part of november and will use my bike for the time being.


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post Sep 7 2014, 11:15 AM
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Heres a recent of the 914.


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post Sep 7 2014, 12:52 PM
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There's a drought going on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

I want to see the Fiesta!
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post Sep 7 2014, 01:47 PM
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Meh, Used about 5 gallons.. The 914 is super easy to wash..

I want to see the Fiesta to... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I should be getting it the first week of Nov. I have a build date of Oct 27th (Ordered it from the factory... No non sunroof orange vehicles were available, Besides I saved like 5k from picking a car with options I didnt want and at a dealer that didnt want to haggle)

Should look just like this. I'll be dipping the wheels black like my 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Sep 9 2014, 12:13 AM
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This sounds like a Top Gear episode....

The old put to pasture 914 v8 vs....
Ninja 600 vs....
Triumph Tiger 955i vs...
Fiesta???

Where's the Stig?
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post Apr 13 2015, 10:49 PM
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I took delivery of the Fiesta ST in early Dec and have been driving it like mad! I have confirmed it is everything through the twisties that I want it to be, and that has confirmed for me what I want to do with the 914.

Its time to go ahead and proceed with something different! I am going to do the same engine conversion that Mike Bellis has. The Audi/VW 1.8 turbo. I will not be doing a 6 speed swap at this time, however I am going to be using the v6 transmission so I have a bit longer gearing, and combining that with my taller tires should yield an acceptable cruising rpm.
First stage will be to mock up and install the engine/trani setup similar to Mike's. Second state will be strip the car of its wiring and replace it all with the Audi's wiring. Then mock up and install the pedal cluster with the brake reservoir (That'll be a bit of a challenge), cutting down the Audi dash, and figuring a way to make the climate control work. It'll be a long arduous process that'll probably take years, but at this rate its either this, the car sits for more years and I drive the Fiesta (Since its a hoot), or I sell it.
Im going to take my time with it and do it right. I want to be able to drive this thing coast to coast sometime.

Im going to be funding this partly with painting some cars in the downtime


Engine: Audi AEB 1.8t Engine, rebuild unit and install upgraded rods for 600hp capacity
Transmission: Audi A6 2.8 5 speed FWD unit
Turbo: Comp Turbo triple ball bearing CTB5356 10psi 275hp, 35psi 500+hp.
Wiring: Strip all Porsche wiring, Replace with Audi wiring 100%
Engine Management: Modified OEM Audi Ecu
Power brakes: Yes
ABS integration: Yes
Traction control integration: Yes
Launch control: Yes
Cruise control: Yes
Climate control/AC: Yes
Alarm: Yes
OBD2 full control: Yes
Check engine light: No (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Front trunk and rear trunk: YES!

Looking forward to this!
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post Apr 13 2015, 11:57 PM
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Photo of the Snail that is going on this engine vs the factory snail. I actually drove it like this at 10psi for about 5k miles before developed an oil leak (ended up being the oil filter sandwich plate... $5 fix) that parked the car for a year and I went back to stock.
It is currently pulled off the A4 and waiting to go on my spare engine/trani that will go in the 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

As mentioned this snail is good for 500+HP on race gas on this engine. Probably 400-450 on pump, but I will run it around 350 most of the time and bump it up when I need it.



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post Apr 14 2015, 02:05 AM
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Okay, that's just freakin' SICK!! You're forgiven for not driving your 914 to WCR... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Apr 14 2015, 07:39 AM
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post Apr 15 2015, 01:34 PM
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I was questioned about radiator hose routing for constant air purging and I think now would be a great time to explain that in a diagram.

This does a really good job of explaining the system and whats what. It would be easy to remove either the turbo or the heater core from this system.

In my new setup with the 1.8T engine I will be utilizing this almost 100% and modifying it to fit the mid engine layout. This means I will probably pull the heater line from the hot side vs going off the block to prevent from running multiple lines under/through the car.


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I have removed #4 and run a sandwich plate to a mocal thermostat on the way to my setrab oil cooler. I still have everything else in some fashion.
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post Apr 16 2015, 06:07 PM
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Working on some sketches for the concept dash/interior durring my commute (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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Finished up my dash /interior concept.

Gotta figure out if I want to remake the door panels as well, but most likely (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)




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Found some old pics of the car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) This was from my first day getting it home and cleaning it


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post Apr 19 2015, 09:31 PM
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Wow...flashback...was that before you even had a driver's license?

Good call on the Audi drivetrain. You already know your way around a 1.8t. Might want to get a good look at Mike's engine cradle. He just re-did it. Even though you're going with the 5 speed it should be a similar setup.
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Chris,
Yes it was! I was 14 at the time. This was before I even had a permit! I had been saving for quite a while and was choosing between a 510, a 914 or a 60's mustang. With my dad being into 944's at the time it was a natural progression to step into. I actually partially funded it with the back yard remodel you could see in some of the pics.

I plan on conversing with Mike about some of the more detailed aspects of his conversion like he conversed with me about 1.8's (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) The cradle will be a difficult point. Depending on how quickly I get into building it I might have to outsource the bends (My dad has a bender but he's moving to oregon in 5 months). But welding is my strong point so I dont have any real qualms about building it.
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Most of my cradle is 1/2" & 5/8" DOM. I bent it with a 3/4" conduit bender. The triangulated small tube makes it light and strong.
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Conduit bender eh?

Like this puppy?

http://www.amazon.com/NSI-Industries-CB75-...=conduit+bender
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