My obsession...

• 2004.03.21 - Checking the battery electrolyte level
• 2004.03.21 - 1.8T spark plug replacement instructions
• 2004.02.29 - 1.8T oil change instructions
• 2003.04.13 - Neuspeed 22mm rear swaybar installation
• 2003.04.06 - ECU removal instructions
• 2003.04.04 - ITG air filter installation
 

Shortly after delivery, the mods began.

ECU	Garrett Integrated Automotive Corp (GIAC) 1.0 bar engine management software		Cooling	S4 vented wheel well liner
Exhaust	Supersprint 2.25" centre resonator and rear muffler with twin 90mm Magnum tips		Brake Pads	Porterfield R4S racing brake pads
Shocks	Neuspeed-tuned Bilstein gas-charged sport shocks with adjustable height spring perches		Brake Rotors	Brembo cross-drilled (front) ATE solid (rear)
Springs	Hyperco progressive 380 lb springs designed by Stasis Engineering		Induction	ITG foam air filter panel Hyperboost diverter valve
Anti-roll	Neuspeed 22mm adjustable rear swaybar		Wheels	7.5Jx17 ET35 Replica Type 307 5-spoke alloys
Tires	Yokohama AVS Sport 215/45ZR17 (summer) Toyo Garit HT 205/55R16 (winter)		Other	Pentosin Pentosynth 5W-40 (summer) Mobil 1 SuperSyn 5W-30 (winter) Castrol GT LMA brake fluid

I drive in Solo II events (autox) with the VMSC and VCMC motorsports clubs. Events are conducted under CACC rules. I currently race in the DSS (superstock) class.

Go before show. Substance over style. All zing, no bling.

Gauges	A'PEXi EL 60mm mechanical boost gauge (psi)		Tint	Llumar grey-based metallic; 35% front windows; 23% rear windows
Floormats	Audi A4 logo rubber floor mats (OEM)		License plate	Carbon fibre look Audi Sport plate frame
Grille	RS4 nose grille (OEM)		Lighting	Hella Optilux Xenon H7 bulbs Clear corner lenses Foglight-only day running lights
Badging	Removed all exterior badges except rings		Wipers	Bosch Micro Edge Excel 21"

My goal is to build a competitive vehicle to campaign in CACC's DSS class. Since I've already reached the maximum preparation points allowed in SS (equivalent to SCCA's Street Prepared), these are pretty much the only additional modifications I can make:

My A4 was delivered March 2000 with 70 km on the clock.

General
Model Year	2000		Place of Manufacture	Inglostadt, Germany
Build Date	10/1999		Country Spec	Canadian
Body Colour	Santorin Blue Pearl		Factory Options	Sport package Convenience package Front sport seats 6-disc CD changer
Chassis Designation	B5		Interior	Advance Clay Cloth

Engine			Turbocharger
Displacement	1781 cc		Type	BorgWarner K03
Format	DOHC inline 4; cast iron block; forged steel crank; aluminum head		Pressure     Stock     Max	7 psi 25 psi (1.7 bar)
Valves	5 per cylinder; belt driven; hydraulic lifters		Max. output	150 kW
Compression ratio	9.5:1		Temperature rating	1,050 degrees C
Cooling	Water; electric fan		Cooling	Charge-air side intercooler

Chassis, Suspension, Drivetrain
Weight	3,340 lbs		AWD system	quattro IV Torsen centre differential; front and rear open differentials with electronic lock
Transmission	5-speed automatic with Tiptronic shift control and Dynamic Shift Programming ZF 5HP19 Max torque 221 ft/lb		Final drive	3.73:1
Suspension	Independent 4-wheel suspension; 4-link front suspension; double control arm rear suspension; front and rear stabilizer bars; coil spring and gas-charged shocks		Brakes	4-wheel disc with ABS; single-piston calipers; floating rotor design; 288 mm vented front discs; 245mm solid rear discs
Wheels	7Jx16 ET45 Speedline cast aluminum alloy (21 lbs)		Tires	Dunlop 8000E 205/55ZR16

Performance
Power	150 hp @ 5700 rpm 155 ftlb @ 1750-4600 rpm		1/4 mile	16.9 sec *
Top speed	208 kph (electronic limit)		0-100 kph	8.8 sec *
			* manual transmission approx. 1 sec faster