Build thread - Rob's Audi UR Quattro

[RobClubley]

This week's snaps.

[RobClubley]

Swapped the hazards switch. Turns out I had a spare. It has been clicking the indicator relay but only when hot from the sun and with the engine running. Hoping this sorts it. The other one didn’t light the red light so it has fixed something!
Also took the opportunity to put felt tape around the dash cowl which I hope will cure some rattles.

[RobClubley]

The issue I have with the random relay clicking when the car has been in hot sun? I tried changing the hazards switch - no joy, went to Supercheap and bought a $65 relay that didn't work - super fast flashing. Took that back, went to Repco cos I was passing this morning and bought a Narva ($45) relay that says it can cope with standard or LED bulbs (I have a mix). This one works perfectly, and is completely silent when flashing. I am going to change the front indicators back to incandescent bulbs though - have ordered some silvered ones so I don't get the fried-egg look on my white lenses. LEDs seemed like a good idea when in project mode but in reality they're just not as good.

[RobClubley]

[RobClubley]

This has been irritating me for a little while. The hardboard had started to deteriorate with age and the metal clips didn’t grip it properly. Tried a couple of things to strengthen and glue it together and painted the inside to stabilise the material. Also re fitted the clips on the window wiper seal. Much better.

[RobClubley]

New old wheels!
Back to the factory 15s. Powder coated Arctic White by Taranaki Powder coating. 205/55R15 Dunlop SP Sport FM800 tyres fitted by Tyre Torque New Plymouth.
Very happy with the results.

[portmanteau]

White was only an original option for winter tyres and the correct colour if you wanted to go that way is Alpine White L90E

Was Zermatt Silver never a consideration?

New old wheels!
Back to the factory 15s. Powder coated Arctic White by Taranaki Powder coating. 205/55R15 Dunlop SP Sport FM800 tyres fitted by Tyre Torque New Plymouth.
Very happy with the results

[portmanteau]

Hope you used TESA tape for originality

Also took the opportunity to put felt tape around the dash cowl which I hope will cure some rattles.

[brian]

Looks good to me...........I think I prefer the old wheels (meaning original), looking at pic #4 although the extra wall height is very noticeable.
Should iron out the bumps better than than the old setup.

[RobClubley]

White was only an original option for winter tyres and the correct colour if you wanted to go that way is Alpine White L90E

Was Zermatt Silver never a consideration?

I thought about it yes, but I just can't go totally stock.

Hope you used TESA tape for originality

I did!

Looks good to me...........I think I prefer the old wheels (meaning original), looking at pic #4 although the extra wall height is very noticeable.
Should iron out the bumps better than than the old setup.

It feels way smoother and better ride on the quick 10 mins trip from the tyre place to work.

Going NP to Napier this weekend, Auckland next weekend if Ellerslie somehow is still happening, Gumboot Rally round the mountain run the weekend after and Wookies in the Wild Ohakune in March.

[brian]

I thought about it yes, but I just can't go totally stock.

I did!

It feels way smoother and better ride on the quick 10 mins trip from the tyre place to work.

Going NP to Napier this weekend, Auckland next weekend if Ellerslie somehow is still happening, Gumboot Rally round the mountain run the weekend after and Wookies in the Wild Ohakune in March.

That Arctic white must have been left over from when I had some wheels coated there about 15+ years ago

[dmax333]

It looks great on the Ronals! 

[rambo_005]

That looks great... I'm sure it'll ride much better.

[le mans]

Looks good, I've always liked the original wheels on these.

[RobClubley]

I can confirm three inches makes a big difference to the ride.

[slowmo]

Looks amazing Rob and sounds like an amazing couple of weeks ahead for you and Rusty!

[Period_Correct_]

Well done Rob. In my experience any change to a cars wheel diameter from stock usually destroys the experience.

Looking forward to learning a lot from you at Ellerslie Rob. Your Urq experience is far greater than mine!

[GlenT]

She looks so much better back on the original wheels Rob.

[RobClubley]

Travels!
Clocked over 140,000 miles.









I suspect the trigger part of the door handle has cracked, everything else looks good but it’s not quite pulling enough so the door is tricky to open. I have spares.





Road trip things. About 900km covered this weekend. And around 10l/100km which is impressive for an old turbo nugget.
Hoping the crack can be repaired it’s about 1cm across.
The ride is so much nicer, bridge joins no longer loosen fillings and cause buttock clenching. Noticeably more body roll which is great fun in roundabouts. Less road noise. So hot in 33 degree summer heat! Removing the sun roof panel made a huge difference to comfort levels.

[wilco]

Wheels look MUCH nicer Rob. Almost as if they're designed for the car