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Audi 80 B2 1981 - 1800 Sport engine/R6 carbs/low
For sale, my beloved Audi 80 b2. 1981. I have owned this car for over three years now, and it has spent the last 18 months of it's life off the road being worked on. With 94,000k on the clock (new clocks state 90k, but old originals included in sale). The engine was originally 1600 stock, and I have built a replacement engine. This is a 1.8DS unit from a 90k mile car, the block was bathed and cleaned fully as was the 1.8 DZ sport head which I have mated to it. All items were then installed to either new or refurbished components. The wheels are probably my favourite part, they are PowerTech 15x8's (Not MIM's which they look similar to) these are mega rare and I've trauled ebay uk/de and sites such as wheel whores to get info on them, they are no longer made, and I've yet to see another set for sale no matter on another car. I'd value these alone at 500 once refurbed.
The good bits: Engine sound, run in post refurb. Doesn't use oil or water so far, so good. Once setup I imagine would generate around 120bhp. The suspension (which is rather awkward to lower) I have chopped 85mm out of the front struts and replaced the lowered dampers with Custom made GAZ items, which are damping adjustable, with some matching springs - this makes the front now height adjustable to a very low standard. (tyre on arch!) Rear suspension is a mere 4 years and circa 5000 miles old. The brake setup is now Corrado G60 callipers and discs, again these do not fit as standard and a lot of work went in to making the hubs accept these callipers. The interior is a really nice place to be, the leather although aging is comfy, and the steering wheel (worth 150 alone + boss new) is a great finishing piece. The engine bay although not show winning is clean and presentable, good paint and details here. So to sum up, a car which has so much potential, has some really nice trick bits on it, looks the part and really nice to drive with powerful brakes. The bad bits: Being as honest as I can with this as I have put so much work in I know every flaw, but I am also a bit picky so I do see them! The paint, was sprayed by me using a professional gun and compressor, but it is far from perfect, a cool satin hard core paint yes, a mint show stopper: no. All door shuts and boot/under bonnet are done and apart from some 'awkward to reach areas' it looks good. The wheels, although refurbed a mere two years ago, have started to crack in places and could do with a sand down/blow over. To finish the car off the R6 carbs fitted to the engine have NOT been setup, I've merely got the car running, and although it runs and drives ok, it does need tuning and jetting by someone who knows what they are doing. This will make the car pull better and run great. I also have a rear disc setup from a Mk2 golf Gti with two sets of callipers to choose from to fit. Hubs the lot. Plus camber shims for a giggle and additional camber which will enable 6mm spacers to be fitted to the rear too for a bit more poke. Pics: http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...B01274D3E7.jpg http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...13F32B9C2A.jpg http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...E13B5EF3AE.jpg The worst wheel: http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...8D6355CBE2.jpg http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...E16F669EF7.jpg http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...E14C198381.jpg http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...E1526254FA.jpg http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...E14611E88B.jpg MOT tomorrow then its up for sale. 1800 Ono Car located in Lincoln 07738006776 Spec: Audi X L J 319 X Spec: 1981 Audi 80 B2 1600 now 1800 Exterior - Re-spray in Satin Brown - Marathon Coatings, Strong Finish, 436 Satin, UN1263: RAL 8028 078-059 #4E3B31 - Clear Front Indicators - Tinted all red rear lights - Up-rated headlamp bulbs (50% brighter) - LED sidelights - Rolled arches - De-headlamp washer mod - Pressed numberplates - Stainless Exhaust Tailpipe - Smooth Wiper Blades Interior - Upgraded to better OEM Clocks with Rev Counter + LED bulbs - OEM VDO Gauges Oil Temp, Pressure, and Battery Meter - Brown carpet set with beige trim - Sub install in boot (Not currently in but included in sale) - Blood red leather front seats from 90s Audi 80 Cabriolet - Rear bench re-trimmed in faux leather to match - Chrome MGB mirror with one off Rapid Prototype mount - Custom Gearknob Lathe turned OAK - Moto Lita classic wood rim steering wheel and fully polished boss Engine - 1.6 Engine swap for 1.8DS unit - 1.8 DZ head (from Audi sport DZ engine) - R6 Carbs with manual choke setup - Hpi air filter - JS Performance silicone hoses - Facet Black Electronic fuel pump mounted under tank - Chopper style polished horn - Battery relocated to boot - Detailed cam belt cover and fan shroud – (gloss white/black) - Relocated headlamp washer bottle - Put back on the road this week (7th April 2013) So has just had: New clutch, oil, coolant, filter, fuel filter. Chassis - Shortened panard rod - GT Cupline rear Shocks - GT Cupline Springs 50mm drop to rear - Custom made front struts comprising of Gaz custom adjustable dampers, shortened 85mm. Shortened springs to suit. - Power Tech 15x8 wheels ET20 running a lightly stretched tyre - Audi logo centre caps - Corrado G60 callipers - Black diamond vented, cross drilled and grooved discs - Ebc green stuff front pads To add are: (included in sale) - rear golf gti disc kit - -1 degree camber shims to rear - 6mm wheel spacers to rear wheels (should fit with added camber) |
What are you going to do without it!?
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I used to have a Nissan 200sx, and I'm very into my jap motors. A friend who is a big Soarer fan has his 7th Soarer and in his words 'the best he has ever owned' to which I replied 'when you sell, I want it!' And he has decided to sell. So 2.5l TT Soarer it is for me. Bomb proof reliability as stock, rwd and 280hp. So. Sadly, the Audi has to go. |
Passed MOT.
However this does not change the fact this in my eyes is a rolling project, the carbs desperately need a full setup. |
Deleted. Oil leak was false alarm, was just the oil filter take off. Will simply reseal it.
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Such a shame that your selling on so early after blood, sweat and no doubt tears and have not had the short summer that we have in the UK to enjoy it a little. I've liked the frequent updates that you've shared along the way, I do hope you change your mind but if not good luck with the sale :tup:
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Thanks mate. Have a guy interested on Retro rides so far
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Well, interest has calmed... Anyone think I'm asking too much?
Might drop it a bit soon... |
Price drop to 1700
Tel: 07738006776 |
From the pics the cars looks worth every penny of your original asking price, unless you are desperate to sell just now hold firm and the right buyer will come along.......:tup:
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If you were to raise the height or a set of 80 Sport springs to calm the insurance price and stick a single or original carburetor on engine...you would not only appeal to a wider crowd...but could even raise your price. Include the bits taken off in sale or sell them separately :nod: |
Thanks gents.
I don't have any of the parts, so I'm afraid it is what it is. Also the suspension can raise up, but not by that much, nor do I have the originals. I totally appreciate your way of thinking tho. :tup: Its advertised on many places including retro rides, edition 38 and others where folks who like this style reside so hopefully interest will come from there. I know this place love their classics and didn't imagine I'd get much interest, but you've all been really good and helpful to me so I will always come here first. :) Great forum, will not be in an Audi so won't be here much once is gone. (Cry) |
Cleaned the bay, installed the painted black cam cover, adjusted alternator, tweaked timing. Ready to roll now. :)
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Mid week bump!
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personally, I think you're asking too little not too much.
Considering what you've done to the car and how she looks, this is as cheap as chips. |
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Still not got any interest though so will just leave it until it sells now. :) Plenty of nice people saying nice things tho! :) |
Gone. End of an era!
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