Birchall
Dick Chown Award 2016
Hi,
Rather than add this to my main project thread I thought it better to post a new thread specifically for the axle conversion.
I purchased a secondhand 1.6 FSI axle (the tdi 90 one is the same set up and can be used instead)
Since it is going on my "holy grail" project car I have gone OTT with the parts and I have purchased every part (including nuts and bolts and clips etc.) brand new. So it is no good as an example of the cost to do the conversion because if you get a good axle you can resuse most of the parts.
One thing you basically have to replace is the handbrake assembly, the 1.6 and 90's have a different one because of the discs. But I bought a new one from Audi and it was only around £40 (which was a pleasant surprise).
You should also fit new brake cables and ideally new brake pipes as a minimum. Reusing the discs, pads and callipers from the donor axle is ok if they are in good nick, similar with shockers and springs I had a broken spring and so I bought new ones. But I bought mine from Audi because I found the sport springs to be perfect for me and so I did not want to alter the spring rates etc. (same for the shockers).
Replacing the rubber front mounts is probably a good idea too, they have a hard life.
I have fitted some uprated bits too (of course) I went for the uprated flexi hoses (colour coded white to match the car). I am also fitting grooved uprated discs and ceramic brake pads (to keep the dust down)
Gary (the mechanic who is doing this for me) suggested painting the axle white to match the car, I hessitated a LOT, because it sounded a but chavvy, but since all of the parts on it will be shiny and new (for now) I decided "what the heck" and agreed.
He is going to take lots of pictures of the build for info on here.
Oh and he is going to ensure maximum tyre clearance for my new wheels. They will be 19" wheels and so need every bit of clearance we can get!.
I will be posting the first few pictures soon (of the bare axle painted) and the job will be complete (I hope) for the VAG in the Manor social later this month.
Steve B
Rather than add this to my main project thread I thought it better to post a new thread specifically for the axle conversion.
I purchased a secondhand 1.6 FSI axle (the tdi 90 one is the same set up and can be used instead)
Since it is going on my "holy grail" project car I have gone OTT with the parts and I have purchased every part (including nuts and bolts and clips etc.) brand new. So it is no good as an example of the cost to do the conversion because if you get a good axle you can resuse most of the parts.
One thing you basically have to replace is the handbrake assembly, the 1.6 and 90's have a different one because of the discs. But I bought a new one from Audi and it was only around £40 (which was a pleasant surprise).
You should also fit new brake cables and ideally new brake pipes as a minimum. Reusing the discs, pads and callipers from the donor axle is ok if they are in good nick, similar with shockers and springs I had a broken spring and so I bought new ones. But I bought mine from Audi because I found the sport springs to be perfect for me and so I did not want to alter the spring rates etc. (same for the shockers).
Replacing the rubber front mounts is probably a good idea too, they have a hard life.
I have fitted some uprated bits too (of course) I went for the uprated flexi hoses (colour coded white to match the car). I am also fitting grooved uprated discs and ceramic brake pads (to keep the dust down)
Gary (the mechanic who is doing this for me) suggested painting the axle white to match the car, I hessitated a LOT, because it sounded a but chavvy, but since all of the parts on it will be shiny and new (for now) I decided "what the heck" and agreed.
He is going to take lots of pictures of the build for info on here.
Oh and he is going to ensure maximum tyre clearance for my new wheels. They will be 19" wheels and so need every bit of clearance we can get!.
I will be posting the first few pictures soon (of the bare axle painted) and the job will be complete (I hope) for the VAG in the Manor social later this month.
Steve B