Advice Needed- Project Direction 10th AE
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Advice Needed- Project Direction 10th AE
Well I have come down to it. I have collected most of the parts I need to build my 10th AE. Overall I am not going with a "restore" because the car has 152k miles on it.. Not exactly collector status.. The car is in great shape although will be recieving some paint in the engine bay ect... The front bumper has a tear in the bottom and therefore the car will be getting some paintwork outside too.. I am putting in an S5 engine under the hood, but need advice on the parts I am considering adding.. Ultimately this car will be sold so I am looking to maximize the desirability to the average buyer.. Just want to make sure that I am not going to ruin the car..
Here is the current plan...
S5 body conversion bumpers, trim, tails, mirrors
16" Mesh 3 peice ARE wheels
S5 Engine, with S5 turbo
So I am not staying true to the car with the engine ect, so it wouldn't be original anyways... Just wondering if the wheels/body conversion are going to ruin the car.. In my head it seems like the ultimate 10th AE.. But I have been wrong before...
Here is the current plan...
S5 body conversion bumpers, trim, tails, mirrors
16" Mesh 3 peice ARE wheels
S5 Engine, with S5 turbo
So I am not staying true to the car with the engine ect, so it wouldn't be original anyways... Just wondering if the wheels/body conversion are going to ruin the car.. In my head it seems like the ultimate 10th AE.. But I have been wrong before...
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Well I have come down to it. I have collected most of the parts I need to build my 10th AE. Overall I am not going with a "restore" because the car has 152k miles on it.. Not exactly collector status.. The car is in great shape although will be recieving some paint in the engine bay ect... The front bumper has a tear in the bottom and therefore the car will be getting some paintwork outside too.. I am putting in an S5 engine under the hood, but need advice on the parts I am considering adding.. Ultimately this car will be sold so I am looking to maximize the desirability to the average buyer.. Just want to make sure that I am not going to ruin the car..
Here is the current plan...
S5 body conversion bumpers, trim, tails, mirrors
16" Mesh 3 peice ARE wheels
S5 Engine, with S5 turbo
So I am not staying true to the car with the engine ect, so it wouldn't be original anyways... Just wondering if the wheels/body conversion are going to ruin the car.. In my head it seems like the ultimate 10th AE.. But I have been wrong before...
Here is the current plan...
S5 body conversion bumpers, trim, tails, mirrors
16" Mesh 3 peice ARE wheels
S5 Engine, with S5 turbo
So I am not staying true to the car with the engine ect, so it wouldn't be original anyways... Just wondering if the wheels/body conversion are going to ruin the car.. In my head it seems like the ultimate 10th AE.. But I have been wrong before...
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I guess I could save the stock items and they could go with the car.. Nothing would be irreversible. I'd like to keep this one for a year or so, I have a feeling the car I want will be for sale by then.. I keep calling him and harrassing him.. But I would consider keeping this one if it turns out the way I have planned..
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Beautiful 10th AE! I modded mine, but tastefully. Mainly preventative maintenance items, but really if you want to sell it just don't spend too much money on it and you should be fine.
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HOWEVER- you can still get brand new primed aftermarket front bumpers for the S4, and they are pretty damm cheap- I would go that route. You can get these for about $100, if you have a buddy in a autobody shop they can get it for you
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Ok I read 3 sentences in your first post and skipped straight here to write a reply.
Why the F would you get a 10AE then convert it to s5? Why not just start with your average run of the mill s4 turbo and go from there?
Why the F would you get a 10AE then convert it to s5? Why not just start with your average run of the mill s4 turbo and go from there?
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Honestly, I have been battling the idea.. I am leaning towards the s4 front bumper replacement.. But I'm just not sure..
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