somebody5788

Here's the deal. I sold my FC back in July to buy a 99.5 Audi A4 quattro and I love the thing but I do miss my FC. Now this is what I am thinking of doing finding another S5 N/A w/ a blown engine for about 600 bux as close to as nice as the one I had before. That's what I payed for my last one and it was extremely clean the paint flaked but its a 1990 I don't blame it haha. My goal is to have weekend/ track car n/a FC. I don't plan on adding power as I know the n/a's take a lot of money to get not much more power out of lol. I would get it running w/ a short block and lower it on a nice set of springs or coil overs and throw a set of 16-17" rims and tires on it that are ready for the track. In my mind I could do this for about 2000 doing the work myself obviously. Can I still get an S5 for 600? Mine wasn't perfect but it was still in excellent shape inside and out and I have not seen a whole lot in the same condition. My only requirements are that its stick, decent paint, interior is in mostly 1 piece, and everything's there engine and all whether it runs or not. Now what I would prefer it to have is a black interior outside I would like it to be either red, blue, or white and I kind of think I want it to be a GTU again although if I found a GTUs for that money I doubt I would say no lol. So do I need a reality check on the costs here? Or am I being fairly realistic as long as I give my self time to find the right car and the right short block for the right money.

2slow4stock

iTrader: (18)

Ok lets, say you have 2k for the car. Lets play the adding game here.

Car : 600
Engine : Lets just say 600 (for a one that is running ok)
Fluids, bushings, replace anything broken (bolts and what not) $200ish
Rims: 600
Coil overs: 500

That's $2500 right there. That's being cheap also. You have to take in to consideration that the used engine will probably want a rebuild. You also have to put aside some money incase anything else breaks. Having color choices there are a lot of fc's out there for sale. But good luck finding a car that doesn't need much for $600. I mean you can, but it's not everyday you can find one.

somebody5788

I don't have any of the money saved up yet so thats why I am doing this just to get an idea. The more I look the more I realize what a gem the last one I had was. Wow looking at rims I almost accidentally ordered a set.... stupid wholesale account lol. But 500 for new rims and high performance summer tires which is very close to what you said lol. $2500 is totally reasonable to me if it ends up the kind of car I am hoping for. Its a good thing the person that has my old FC likes it so much or I would really regret selling it lol. That thing sat in a garage for 10 years of its life... somewhat normal miles but wow it preserved it well.

jake1191

iTrader: (1)

i know there is a decent FC near me for $750 and it runs and has decent paint. Its on craigslist. I would buy it but im saving for a Turbo II or an FD. The a does lack pics

wrankin

Rims? $600?!!! No way - use the stock 15x6's with a decent 205/50R15 tire on them. Plenty of rubber for an NA track car, at least initially. If you want to go wider then find some 15x6.5 vert rims for <$200 and run 225/50R15s. Or get a set of old V6 mustang rims off ebay, 15x7 for less than $100, and run 225's.

The first priority is to get the car running and reliable in semi-stock form and spend the $$ on seat time. Invest time in learning the car and upgrade as you go along.

Don't forget to factor insurance and title fees into your budget.

Have fun,

-b

somebody5788

This is going to be a weekend car I'll drive it on a dealer plate when I wanna drive it. Hell might put it in the dealer name so there's no tax too!

As for the rims and tires I have an account w/ www.wholesaletirerack.com so I can get about 100 bux off over all for rims and tires and I added it up to 500 for both if I go pick them up 45 min away. They are 16" 5 spoke about 20lbs a piece not any main brand but they should be fine for the track. I have no idea yet what its gonna cost to get w/e car I buy up and running well but I know Rolfs_7 should help me out lol. I plan on doing all the little things in the suspension when I get it like tie rods, lower control arms (probably s4 so I can change just the ball joints later) maybe wheel bearings too. I want to run 225's in back and 215's up front. I had 225 all the way around on my last car but it was too much for the front so I think this should be good. My whole goal is just all out handling because I plan on keeping it N/A. And if I ever did decide to put the money into a turbo swap at least the car would be fully prepped.

Does anyone have experience w/ ebiach pro springs on these? I can get them pretty cheap but I would like to lower for a good looking stance as well as handling and they only lower it .8" supposedly which doesn't sound like much.

Also what about ATE slotted rotors? I can get the whole set for like 175 and I think Hawk pads for 100 all around. But I have been considering doing a 4 pistons turbo calipers up front since my whole goal is handling.

One more thing. What about a roll cage? I don't like them but its gonna be a track car it needs to have one lol. I want to still have use of the passenger seat.