In September 2011 I started a course in Automotive body repair.
I’ve been working on an Audi A4 which had a damaged front wing.
I did all the preparation work, including primer.
Audi A4 front wing repair
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Author Archives: Richard
Refurbishing BBS & Audi wheels
I refurbished a set of BBS wheels for my cabriolet and Audi A6 for my bus. I also polished the center cap of the BBS wheels and the lips of the A6s. All done in an improvised spray booth 🙂
Rebuild of a 2 litre type 4 engine
I rebuild a complete aircooled type 4 engine with all sort of performance parts. Camshaft, pistons, Porsche cooling, performance exhaust. It’s a 2056 cc with 71 mm stroke and 96 mm bore. Power output should be around 130 bhp.
Replaced radiator and A arm bushings of my Mk4 Golf
There was a small hole in the radiator of my Mk4 so I replaced it with a new one. The A-arm bushings were worn. I replaced them with the Audi TT version which makes the suspension just a little bit stiffer. Great upgrade.
Detailing my Mk1
I recently detailed my cabriolet using gold class shampoo, deep crystal paint cleaner and polish and NXT generation tech wax 2.0. When I had just bought it I also used the smooth surface clay bar toghether with the quik detailer. For the wheels I use just normal car shampoo and turtle wax for wheels.
Upgrading brakes for performance
I upgraded the brakes of my bus. I replaced all the hardlines and changed the softlines with braided items. The stock discs are swapped with cross-drilled discs. I’ve also completely overhauled the calipers with new parts.
Wheels
During the years I’v had several wheels on my cars.
Suspension upgrade Mk1 cabriolet
I lowered the suspension of my cabriolet with AP coilovers. Great kit!
VW bus suspension upgrade
I lowered my bus with a red9design EZ rider kit and replaced the front axle.
Audio install in VW Polo 6N
I did an audio install in my girlfriends VW Polo. Headunit is a Pioneer DEH 1300. Amplifier and rear 3-way speakers were of an unknown brand. The subwoofer is a Rockford Fosgate.
