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Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Video by Derracuda
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:08 am
by a_CQ
I agree, the power and more importantly instant torque is nice in a sub-3k lb car, but you do get used to it relatively quick, maybe because they are such smooth-power motors? Couple small turbos or a SC with lower boost would certainly make it even more fun. Work on your chassis first, though. Do a bunch of driving schools - driver mod is always the best mod anyone can do!
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Video by Derracuda
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:35 am
by LDC007
Awesome project Dan!! :bump:
I'm in town through the weekend and would love to check out this beast in person. Please send me a PM if you're available.
You and Derek have great fab skills :woowoo:
Best regards!
-Louis
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Video by Derracuda
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:43 am
by 40v4kq
I'm sure it will keep me smiling for more than 4 months
Just the sound this thing makes is enough to put a smile on my face.
Peter, you hit that one on the head. I'm saving up money right now so I can do at least one HPDE this year. I'm going to miss the first audi club HPDE at thunderhill in january, but I'm hoping to catch the next one. Since audi club events are expensive compared to others I might join another club like Hooked On Driving so I can get more track time. Setting up the car will be fun, and I dont exactly need a track to do that with the roads i have at my disposal.
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Video by Derracuda
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 11:41 am
by 40v4kq
Time for an update. It's small, but its still progress.
Got the serp belt back on and bolted the radiator in and dumped some coolant in(still needs at least another gallon), sourced some of the special power steering fluid needed for my pump, and started to reassemble the front end of the car. Got all the stainless trim and the plastic trim for the headlights on.
This is the closest this car has been to being a complete car since I purchased it over three years ago and the first time I have seen it with any trim or a bumper on the front. I didn't have a matching red bumper handy so a white one was borrowed just so I could see the car with a front bumper.
Went from this....
To this...
This is the V8Q power distribution block that I didnt have a pic of until now. Mounted on the passenger side of the firewall.
Set of 4ks FWD aux gauges in place of the quattro selector switch. Keepin my eye out for a set of the later back-lit gauges.
NOS Votex front lip spoiler anyone? Trust me, I asked...and was told "NO, keep your filthy paws off".
Sorry about the lame pictures. Completely forgot about my "only video from now on" policy.
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Small update.
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 2:24 pm
by 85oceanic
Looking great man!
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Small update.
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 6:43 pm
by ChrisAudi80
Trial fit the lip. It might look good.
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Small update.
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 7:07 pm
by Kliminati
Wow this thing is really rocking, slow down ha just kidding
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Small update.
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:19 pm
by 40v4kq
Thanks Ben.
Chris- I would bolt it on my car but I'm not allowed to touch it
They make 4kq's look way better. They should have had them from the factory. I'm most likely going to get the 2bennett reproduction, it's nice although it doesnt have the foux air inlets on the front like the real votex.
Justin- Sending PM.
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Small update.
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:48 pm
by Dan McBoost
I like turtles. Oh, and this project.
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Small update.
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 10:46 pm
by 40v4kq
Dan McBoost wrote:[/quote]
I like turtles. Oh, and this project.[/quote]
I hope you aren't sayin this just because I voted like 4 times for you?
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Small update.
Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:59 pm
by Turboegt
What's going on with the UR in the background?
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Small update.
Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 2:16 pm
by Derracuda
Turboegt wrote:What's going on with the UR in the background?
3B conversion that is gonna go back to it's owner soon. CGT wiring swap(whole car wiring), all new brakes,lines, fuel line relocation, vacuum boost conversion, etc, etc. tons of work on this car to make it a driver again.
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Suspension and Brakes
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:50 pm
by Nedry
40v4kq wrote:dubsmith - I dont remember the et on the wheels, I want to say it was 30? Next time I have a wheel off I'll get the ET for you.*EDIT* Wheels are 16x7.5 with an ET of 35.
ringbearer - Sorry to hear that. It's nice to know where a loved one is once you've sold it.
Nedry - We intalled four thread-serts into each frame horn so the core is a bolt on affair for easy R&R.
Would you mind snapping a few pics detailing the modifications? If it is a PITA don't worry about it, just trying to find the best solution to make mine easily serviceable.
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Small update.
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 2:52 pm
by Turboegt
derracuda wrote:Turboegt wrote:What's going on with the UR in the background?
3B conversion that is gonna go back to it's owner soon. CGT wiring swap(whole car wiring), all new brakes,lines, fuel line relocation, vacuum boost conversion, etc, etc. tons of work on this car to make it a driver again.
Great Scott!
Sounds like it will be a nice car when all said and done. Is the 3b stock?
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Small update.
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 3:45 pm
by 40v4kq
Turboegt wrote:derracuda wrote:Turboegt wrote:What's going on with the UR in the background?
3B conversion that is gonna go back to it's owner soon. CGT wiring swap(whole car wiring), all new brakes,lines, fuel line relocation, vacuum boost conversion, etc, etc. tons of work on this car to make it a driver again.
Great Scott!
Sounds like it will be a nice car when all said and done. Is the 3b stock?
Yes, and if you have anymore questions please PM Derek and ask him to start a thread for that build :wink:
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Small update.
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:26 pm
by Turboegt
Hey man, you posted the ur content as per your pictures, you thread jacked yourself. Dont you pin this all on me... lol
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Small update.
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:37 pm
by speeding-g60
i tried to touch that lip spoiler part too, and i almost puled back a nub....
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Small update.
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 1:05 am
by Derracuda
speeding-g60 wrote:i tried to touch that lip spoiler part too, and i almost puled back a nub....
It took me 8 years to obtain one of those.....
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Small update.
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 1:57 am
by 40v4kq
derracuda wrote:speeding-g60 wrote:i tried to touch that lip spoiler part too, and i almost puled back a nub....
It took me 8 years to obtain one of those.....
And it will be at least another 8 before anything is done with it
About the thread jacking....Jack away, just say something like "BTW nice 4k" at the end. LOL
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Small update.
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 2:27 am
by Kliminati
Wasn't someone going to be making some carbon fiber replicas of that votex lip *cough cough"
By the way nice 4000
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Small update.
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 10:07 am
by Derracuda
Kliminati wrote:Wasn't someone going to be making some carbon fiber replicas of that votex lip *cough cough"
By the way nice 4000
yeah, that's why I haven't mounted it on my car yet. I've been trying to find a professional to do the job, and hopefully, a guy I met the other day will be interested in the job. He's been doing composites for 30+ years and is laid off right now. If it goes well, I'll try to find other things for him to make too
by the way Dan, nice 4000
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Small update.
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 10:53 am
by 85oceanic
derracuda wrote:Kliminati wrote:Wasn't someone going to be making some carbon fiber replicas of that votex lip *cough cough"
By the way nice 4000
yeah, that's why I haven't mounted it on my car yet. I've been trying to find a professional to do the job, and hopefully, a guy I met the other day will be interested in the job. He's been doing composites for 30+ years and is laid off right now. If it goes well, I'll try to find other things for him to make too
by the way Dan, nice 4000
Make it happen Derek!
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Small update.
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 8:43 pm
by tbar
Wow, Nice work!! That car is gonna be sweet Dan!! After reading through this I really need to get in the garage and finish my lowly 20vt 4000...
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Small update.
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 10:07 pm
by 85oceanic
tbar wrote:Wow, Nice work!! That car is gonna be sweet Dan!! After reading through this I really need to get in the garage and finish my lowly 20vt 4000...
Yes you do Tbar!
Re: Dan's 40V V8 4000. Small update.
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 11:49 pm
by 40v4kq
@ all you guys. Thanks Todd, i'm glad you like it. Remember, there is just something so right about a 20vt 4k 8) Hopefully soon I"ll have something to report on my car.
Ben, you forgot to compliment my car.