S4 Widebody
OVERVIEW
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Unique, 'one-off', professional 'widebody' conversion.
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Registered new on 27-Nov-2009.
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Ibis white, with a unique, high gloss, pearlescent, Paint Protection Spray wrap.
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Many modifications (including MRC Stage 2+).
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Current mileage: just 27,526
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Last service: 20-Jul-2020 (200 miles ago).
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Last MOT: 29-Aug-2020 (100 miles ago - no advisories, as usual).
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S-Tronic dual-clutch gearbox.
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Only 1 previous owner from new (another enthusiast). I've owned since May-2014.
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Power: 493ps (485bhp) and 610Nm.
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0-60mph: 3.8s (claimed).
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Cruise control, SATNAV, reversing camera, Bluetooth music streaming, etc.
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Full Service History with a box of receipts for maintenance and modifications.
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Multiple magazine, YouTube and Trade Show features (also promo vehicle for 'Driving Passion' performance styling products).
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Completely clean history - never so much as a single MOT advisory!
POWERtrain
Engine:
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MRC Stage 2+ remap(s)
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K&N air filter
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High capacity silicone intake pipe
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Upgraded supercharger pulley & high-grip belt.
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Factory side charge radiator (located behind the fog light grill).
Power:
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493ps (485bhp) and 610Nm
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0-60mph: 3.8s (claimed - never launched!)
Transmission:
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Revised 8K1 (suffix J) dual-clutch gearbox - brand new, Audi supplied/fitted just 13k miles ago (and serviced regularly).
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S-Tronic MRC remap with 3 step launch control, raised shift points, sharper/smoother gear changes.
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Powerflex Transmission Mount Insert.
Exhaust:
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Custom fabricated with Akrapovic carbon fibre tips. (Original exhaust also included).
HANDLING
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KW V1 Coilovers (height-adjustable).
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H&R uprated ARBs (both front and rear).
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Canyon Run CR-15 Front Strut Tower Brace.
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20" wheels (genuine 20x9 ET26 Audi RS4/5 ‘rotor’ alloys, painted 2-tone - not diamond-cut).
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20mm H&R TRAK+ DRA hubcentric spacers.
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265/30 ZR20 R01 Pirelli PZero tyres.
Compared to a standard S4, the above modifications work together to provide a wider, lower stance, with less body roll, and without compromising ride quality.
EXTERIOR
Modifications:
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Bespoke wide arch conversion (professionally carried out by specialists, and blended in to existing panels to provide a factory-like finish).
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Bespoke wheel arch liners.
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Driving Passion rear ‘diffuser’.
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Rear-view camera, seamlessly integrated into the boot handle.
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Genuine Audi Black Edition front grill and fog grills.
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Trims de-chromed (windows surrounds, front lip spoiler).
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Matching Audi Titanium Grey accents to wheels, door mirrors and Audi rings.
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Black badges (including 'Supercharged' front wing badges).
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Akrapovic carbon fibre exhaust tips.
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Window tints.
Paintwork:
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Immaculate factory Ibis White paintwork, professionally detailed and maintained - never been dinged or otherwise damaged.
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Custom 'Paint Protection Spray'. Bespoke pearlescent colour mix - designed as a more intense (OEM+) take on Audi's Sepang Blue.
Although a peelable wrap, this solution (unlike vinyl wraps) is more like traditional paint, in that it has a high-gloss finish that can be sanded, buffed, polished and waxed, just like standard clear coat. It also has some of the 'self-healing' properties of PPF.
Other advantages are that: it doesn't require seams, there’s no cutting, no adhesive, no lifting or curling of corners.
INTERIOR
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S4 trim with brushed aluminium accents.
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Immaculate Milano leather upgrade.
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OEM cruise control retrofit.
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Authentic RS5 steering wheel upgrade with aluminium paddles (and S4 badge).
ICE upgrades include:
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Touchscreen overlay.
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SD-card based Sat-Nav.
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USB multi-media input.
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DVD player input.
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Reversing camera automatically displayed.
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Video In Motion.
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A2DP Bluetooth music streaming.
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Wireless Smartphone mirroring.
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CAN-Bus integration with steering wheel controls.
SUMMARY
A very unique, well cared for and extremely clean example of a very capable, yet practical, luxury performance saloon.
Although capable of embarrassing much more expensive and exotic cars, it has been cherished from new by both keepers - polished, garaged and kept under a car cover, when not being driven to/from car shows.
A true Jekyll and Hyde - with the wrap and exhaust, it attracts attention; in Ibis White and standard exhaust guise, it blends in with all the other traffic, its subtle modifications only recognisable to knowledgable petrolheads.
Having lead such a sheltered and low mileage life, it's no wonder that both the exterior and interior are like new. It even still has a 'new car' smell to it!
HISTORY
Services:
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Nov-10 6,071 Docklands Audi
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Nov-11 9,752 German Motor Company
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Dec-12 11,726 West Ldn Audi
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Nov-13 14,170 West Ldn Audi (+ DSG service)
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Oct-14 19,930 The Phirm
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Jan-16 22,659 The Phirm
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Nov-16 23,889 Basingstoke Audi
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Mar-18 25,566 The Phirm
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Apr-19 26,504 The Phirm (+ DSG service)
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Jul-20 27,324 The Phirm
Media:
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Dec-15 onwards: Audi Tuner / Performance Audi magazine
(incl. a 7-page feature in Issue 11). -
Aug-16 onwards: Various car shows, including: Audi Driver International, VAG Tuner Live, Straight Outta Kempton, VAG at the Manor, Audis in the Park - promoting the 'Driving Passion' parts and PPS.
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May-16 onwards: Driving Passion features - YouTube, Website, Facebook, Instagram