[{"id": 2490633, "authorName": "CfC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very sexy. I wish the genuine RS4 Avant had come here, but this looks well-done.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1536070589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490641, "authorName": "zsloan28", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zsloan28/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Willing to do a full motor build and widebody, but can't figure out a reverse light resistor? I have to imagine that took longer to explain to BaT than to fix.\r\n\r\nThis car is super, super interesting. But that blurb is not real comforting. Maybe it's just the seller being overly honest and it's being addressed, but this car has had significant wiring work. Wonder if that isn't the symptom of something larger.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1536070820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490644, "authorName": "The_Scrambler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_scrambler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoa - jealous of this thing!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536070861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490651, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great color. What an all around killer Avant!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536071048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490653, "authorName": "GT4ant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt4ant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see this car all the time at shows, it\u2019s very clean.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536071061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490670, "authorName": "jimf42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimf42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice grocery getter or for toting the kids to soccer practice...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536071462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490680, "authorName": "AutoObssessed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autoobssessed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've heard about this car. I can imagine some serious cash went into getting this done right. Fantastic build. If it were me I'd be hesitant to sell. GL", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1536071876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490718, "authorName": "E30eric", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e30eric/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is one of the few things that sometimes makes me wish I was a European! \r\nMy brother lived in Europe some years ago and had a proper RS4 Avant. This being a clone, and a hot rod clone at that, may be even better than having a true RS4 Avant. It looks as though it's got all the best performance bits on it and just flat out looks the business. Seeing as how Audi (or actually the U.S govt) probably won't ever let us have the RS Avant cars, I'd be willing to bet not just Audi but other German Touring car fans are willing to pony up to get one. I'm really excited to see where this ends up. GLWTS!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1536073228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490762, "authorName": "jheck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jheck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My wallet suddenly feel very very hot.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536074682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490768, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zsloan28 If a reverse light resistor is a hold up for you on this build, its probably not for you. I have spent thousands just chasing down and fixing electrical gremlins related to engine swap. This is one hold out thta came up more recently. The reverse lights are LED, and while manufacturer promised no codes, after about 4 months i got a bulb out warning. Everything works, its just a false warning. Its on my list of things to address, but just hasnt bothered me enough to be a priority. I would imagine its a $10-20 part and about 20min of work to fix.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1536074889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490783, "authorName": "Mcoupes52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcoupes52/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Mcoupes52", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536075171, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2490787, "authorName": "RCPasquinelli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcpasquinelli/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by RCPasquinelli", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536075250, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2490791, "authorName": "zsloan28", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zsloan28/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsgray16 - A reverse light resistor isn't a hold up for me. I am well aware that a resistor is an easy fix, so long as that is actually what it amounts to. What I don't want, is to spend thousands of additional dollars chasing down additional, unresolved, gremlins. Any electrical abnormality on a car with this much work gives me pause. If it's so simple, just do it. You've clearly prepared the car for sale and I'm not clear why this wasn't a priority (unless there's more to the story) as part of that preparation.\n\nThe ad also states there aren't reverse lights as a result. For a car that serves the purpose of being a road car, that's a major defect and safety issue. Also a good way to mangle expensive body work in a parking lot and then fight with insurance over improperly functioning equipment.\n\nIt's a super cool car, but mentioning things like that in the ad, rather than addressing them, (also seen in the linked video) baffle me when you're trying to sell something. Kind of like not washing a car prior to sale.", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1536075360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490805, "authorName": "AdamY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adamy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy cow does that color work on that car!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1536075850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490811, "authorName": "freshwasser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/freshwasser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Followed this build on Instagram. Looked to be very thoughtful with no corners cut [other than the fenders :D] \r\n/dadjoke", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1536076061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490814, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zsloan28 Regarding the fog light bulb out issue: curious what on earth else you think it could be? LED bulbs throwing a code is about as well documented and standard an issue as there is with cars of this \"vintage\". If you want to bid on the car ill fix it just for you. All electrical issues were sorted last summer and included everything from 02 sensors (which are all brand new) to adapting the Sportster CS seats into the car. There are ZERO codes being thrown, and the bulb warning is the only light on the dash.\r\n\r\nRegarding the reverse lights: It was an oversight by the shop when the transmission was installed and by the time it was discovered everything was bolted back up. While this car is a road car, I wouldnt classify it as a daily driver.. it hasn't frequented super market parking lots, etc.. its a $20 part that needs to be installed when the transmission is lowered for access. As above, if this were a deal breaker for somebody, I would work with them to address it prior to delivery of the car.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1536076100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490819, "authorName": "Mcoupes52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcoupes52/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is green enough for me to not miss the green from my bank account. Superb build!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536076195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490821, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never heard of balancing a block before. ; - )", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536076276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490823, "authorName": "islander", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/islander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is very cool. It is everything we should have gotten from Audi in the first place (maybe even electrical gremlins - ha!). I wonder about the reserve. Given how much money was clearly thrown at the car, I hope the seller isn't hoping to get it all back. Projects like this never make sense with the accountants. I'm sort of with @zsloan28 on the warning light. I'm sure it's an easy fix, so just fix it. I can also sympathize with the seller, he has spent tons of time and money already and this just seems trivial in comparison, but really - just fix it.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1536076302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490837, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jags_in_the_barn lost in translation... rotating assembly was checked for balance. All seals and gaskets replaced. Engine was comprised of 40 and 50k miles blocks and rebuilt. Runs like a top and doesnt burn a noticeable amount of oil between changes.. which if you know Audi V8's is pretty damn rare.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1536076694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490854, "authorName": "BEK_Boston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bek_boston/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw this beauty earlier in the summer at German Car Day at the Larz Anderson Museum in the Boston area. It was so stunning I went back several times to look again, and each time it had a bunch of guys around it just staring. Great build @dsgray16 , I look forward to watching the action this week!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536077019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490875, "authorName": "EngineerDolmo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/engineerdolmo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. Subtle touch with color matching the vehicle\u2019s trim: front grill, side mirrors, window trim, side mirror, trunk emblem, and wheels.\r\n\r\n @dsgray16 Do you know the trim color code or name? I\u2019ve been looking to do the same with my RS4 (brushed aluminum is a little too bright for me).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536077573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490876, "authorName": "needwheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not necessarily a clone person, but this picks up the pieces from where Audi didn't offer it in US. The owner righted a wrong, and I commend them! This is the idealistic family sports car. There are other go fast wagons, but few step it up to be a sports car. Good luck to seller and bidders.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1536077575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490881, "authorName": "zsloan28", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zsloan28/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by zsloan28", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536077768, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2490903, "authorName": "ElVerde", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elverde/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The build quality looks fantastic and it appears to be very very well sorted. Kudos on a great build.\r\n\r\nI don't want to pile on too much, but do think the 2 minor $20 parts should've been sorted prior to sale. If this was a stock vehicle it would be no big deal...but why have bidders worry on something this custom that is so trivial.\r\n\r\nJust my two cents...I sincerely hope it doesnt impact the auction for the seller, because this car looks unreal!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1536078397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490914, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ElVerde as it tends to, life changes quickly.. I have a 2 month old, so dedicating time to finishing every loose end on this before sale become harder than I expected it to.. As stated below, if its a sticking point Ill work with the buyer to sort out those two issues prior to delivery.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536078655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490916, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EngineerDolmo its Gunmetal Metalic.. nothing special, just thought it worked. The wheel finish is Charcoal Grey Satin", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536078777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490934, "authorName": "ElVerde", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elverde/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsgray16 i have an 18 month old and completely understand.\r\n\r\n...good car for kiddos though!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536079241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490944, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car needs a backup light.....waahhhhh.\nPark it, then when you are ready to leave rev it up to 5K a few times, trust me everyone in the parking lot will be watching you back up! Car is at 15K right now, if it was 150K I might see a valid complaint.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1536079428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490947, "authorName": "h2o_snow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/h2o_snow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nicely done. If I wasn't planning on a fall fly and drive from a recent BaT purchase I'd be all over this. Really like the exterior color and detail!\r\n\r\nGLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536079519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490954, "authorName": "alexdell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexdell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Since this is catless, can it easily be retrofitted with some HFC for emission inspections. Unfortunately, there is a visual inspection for cats in NJ.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536079721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490988, "authorName": "Roadrunner_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadrunner_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm 99% sure I saw this car at New Canaan Carburetors & Coffee parked by the train station. If so this car was stunning, generated a ton of interest and is everything the pics reflect and more! I'll be keeping an eye on bidding for sure.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536080490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490992, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alexdell You can just add cats in. I was quoted $600 to have a set of HF cats on 2.75 pipe setup to be V-banded in.. i just never did it because i had no issue passing inspection in CT (which also has visual ;))", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536080525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490993, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@roadrunner_CT yeah this car has been a regular attendee of New Canaan C&C. Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536080574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2491037, "authorName": "RxDuderino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rxduderino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah, but does it have stage 3 spark plugs?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536081720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2491101, "authorName": "MSV00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msv00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Although I have only seen this one once, its an amazing car, definitely one of the best RS4 examples in the North East. Hopefully, it will stay in the area.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536083045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2491131, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great execution!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536083640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2491135, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RxDuderino lol.. no but they are new with the build, as are the injectors, and coils.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536083662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2491160, "authorName": "radhack242", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/radhack242/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by radhack242", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536084185, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2491214, "authorName": "V8Q", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v8q/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome execution. I was just talking with a buddy this weekend about how an RS4 Avant would be a pretty sweet ride, you must have been listening.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536084775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2491258, "authorName": "alexdell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexdell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really curious to see how much this would end up in. Contemplating on selling my fully-modded B8.5 S4 to get this unicorn.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536085299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2491283, "authorName": "rajudeshi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rajudeshi/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by rajudeshi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536085685, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2491336, "authorName": "Greg203", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg203/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a cool build. I see it has an S4 trans and not an RS4 trans. Any differences?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536086360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2491379, "authorName": "radhack242", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/radhack242/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Darn you @rajudeshi!! ^__^", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536086753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2491603, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Greg203 same manufacturer and same general setup.. just different (numerically lower gear ratios. I have an RS4 sedan as well so driving both I can speak very clearly to the differences.. the sedan is quite jumpy in 1st and second gear, and with the mods and tune on the Avant, I feel like this would be exaggerated further with the ratios of the RS4 trans... that said, acceleration increase with an RS4 geared transmission. What I can say, driving both cars regularly, is that you dont long for more acceleration from the Avant.. its fast enough as is. Ill try and get a proper acceleration video posted this week.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536089982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2491831, "authorName": "vdavie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdavie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know anything about Audi's but I sure do like this one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536093013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2491848, "authorName": "RS6Avant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rs6avant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A very thorough conversion. Thumbs up from RS6Avant!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536093177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2491855, "authorName": "mike13086", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike13086/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I feel like I\u2019ve seen this car at a nick murray meet & greet! Hard car to forget", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536093254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2491864, "authorName": "tblrock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tblrock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've had a couple of VW/ Audi's, each slightly tuned, but nothing like this. This is very well done! Great build and GLWS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536093423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2491950, "authorName": "toolape", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toolape/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsgray16 I am in Westport CT and would like to see it thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536094475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2491983, "authorName": "kpop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsgray16 Incredible build! If I hadn't just picked up an RS4 I would have definitely bid on this car. I'm curious to know if there's any cabin drone from your exhaust setup, and if so, at what RPM. Also, how would this compare to say, a \"regular\" Milltek non-resonated setup that many RS4 owners end up installing? Do the catless downpipes add much to the sound?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536094775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492043, "authorName": "hobbsm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hobbsm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome build. Too bad the carfax inspired value of $13k is not applicable. I'm a sicker for these uberwags!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536095327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492054, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kpop watch the video that is linked above.. lot of exhaust clips. There is some drone at 2k RPM as is standard with any upgraded exhaust on a S4 or RS4 V8.. I have the Milltek non-res setup on my RS4 sedan.. it sounds good, but this is entirely different beast. The downpipes make a world of difference for the sound.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536095398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492056, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hobbsm3 yeah i got a good kick out of the carfax estimated value.. wouldn't even be accurate if it was just a stock S4 Avant.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536095455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492073, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@toolape you can send me a message and line up a time. I am around this weekend and that would be best. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536095598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492092, "authorName": "Bigcat16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigcat16/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by Bigcat16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536095753, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492104, "authorName": "hobbsm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hobbsm3/", "bidAmount": 18555, "content": "$18,555 bid placed by hobbsm3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536095857, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492168, "authorName": "TMA1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tma1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see the car has NY plates but no NYS inspection or registration in the windshield - will it pass inspection without reverse lights?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536096929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492309, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TMA1 the car is currently registered and inspected in CT. The NY plates were a hold-over going into the body swap. I can tell you it passed in CT without reverse lights working, but cant confirm NY.. though I believe their processes are similar. For obvious reasons i wont make any claims that this car will pass inspection in any states, and leave that up to the buyer to verify and sort out.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536098466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492401, "authorName": "TMA1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tma1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsgray16 - Thanks for the update, I live in MA now and it seems like the process is prob the same, wouldn't mind trouble shooting it or figuring out a unique solution - like the time had to wire the horn directly to the battery and a dash mounted toggle switch on my Volvo 850 wagon because the switch on the wheel was always on and NYS required a horn for inspection.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536099703, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492714, "authorName": "speed33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speed33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOWZEY ! This is the car I need as a daily. \r\nCA smog might be an issue, but i think with the correct CA certified cats, it should pass smog. \r\nTime to research.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536108548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492728, "authorName": "bouldersyncro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouldersyncro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m already preemptively devastated that I can\u2019t afford to win this! :-(", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536108864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492746, "authorName": "bouldersyncro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouldersyncro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@speed33\r\n\r\nI live in CA part time, and thought about that as well. You\u2019d need cats, but not California ones as it wasn\u2019t a California car originally. If it were me I\u2019d play dumb and act like it was still the S4 4.2 the VIN says it is. I think the odds are very good they\u2019d never notice the engine conversion. Not sure if the transmission conversion would get it flagged or not. \r\n\r\nAnd if someone was so astute as to notice that this 4.2 isn\u2019t the same as the original 4.2 then I think there\u2019s a good chance they\u2019d give you a hug and pass it anyway", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1536109501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492753, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@speed33 (and im adding this for all CA residents or others worried about the exhaust) worst case, you could throw a stock downpipe-through-exhaust-tip setup on (hell i even have the mid pipes and mufflers off the sedan) and you could keep or sell the existing setup and make money.. the manual swap is something i would be shocked if they noticed.. engine would only be an issue if they look for an engine serial number or something and try to match it. I had zero issues in CT. Car was inspected as it sits and passed with flying colors.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536109787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492761, "authorName": "bouldersyncro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouldersyncro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsgray16\r\n\r\nAre the window surrounds and roof rails painted, powder coated, wrapped?\r\n\r\nAnd are the headlights genuine AFS euro-spec that you \u201cjoey-modded\u201d to match?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536109984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492782, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bouldersyncro the rails and window surrounds are painted (several coats of gunmetal metallic and several coats of clear). I tried powder coating and you cant because there are rubber gaskets that doesn't separate.. roof rails as well. Its not maintenance free.. i find i have to touch things up occasionally to keep it perfect.. I think the best solution would be to buy a factory Titanium spec set and just go black for the trim.. the roof rails really aren't an issue and i would stick to pain for those. One thing i know for sure though.. the original chrome was not working for me with the paint and trim scheme. \r\n\r\nHeadlights are Magneti Marelli bi-xenon AFS and have all brand new bulbs and ballasts. and yes, I painted the reflectors... which of course could be undone if somebody wanted, but i think it works well with the trim scheme.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536110515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492802, "authorName": "speed33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speed33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've bought a few out of state cars over the years, they mainly check vin and engine code sticker on the front , but they do not cross reference it with the engine block.\r\n@dsgray16 I think smog might be the only small obstacle which can be resolved by what you suggested \r\nI always go to the same DMV, so that helps knowing some of the nice ladies there. I'm sure they can spot a cloned Channel handbag better.\r\nVisually I highly doubt They will recognize that this is a modified car, or the engine and tranny is not the stock ones. \r\nWas it original a manual car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536111019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492830, "authorName": "bouldersyncro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouldersyncro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If CARB catches the engine conversion you will have to go to a referee and have the whole thing evaluated. At a minimum you will have to have stock manifolds and cats, which is easily solved. The potential problem arises with the engine itself. My understanding is that CARB will not permit engine conversions where the car is newer than the engine. I don\u2019t know if they go by generation, in which case there would be no problem here, or if they go by the specific engine. In which case the slim potential exists that they would reference the engine block serial number find it\u2019s from an \u201807 RS4 (is it @dsgray16?), label the car a gross polluter, and deny it California registration. \r\n\r\nFor anyone who has never dealt with CARB, they are a nightmare and are far more of a problem than any other emission regulating agency in the known universe. \r\n\r\nComparisons to other states are irrelevant.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1536111936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492834, "authorName": "bouldersyncro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouldersyncro/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by bouldersyncro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536112001, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492838, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@speed33 most people have no idea what this is.. he\u2019ll most car people don\u2019t know.. but they know it\u2019s special. This was originally an auto trans car.. a full manual swap was done prior to starting the RS4 conversion. Every mount and bushing has been replaced or upgraded related to the transmission and the trans shifts smoothly into all gears.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536112081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492845, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bouldersyncro yes the engine is from an 07\u2019 and car is an 08\u2019. I have no experience with CARB and can\u2019t comment on getting this registered in CA.. though I have seen some crazy swaps and builds in that state, so clearly some people have found ways to make things work.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536112390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492849, "authorName": "Gr8scott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gr8scott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love everything about this. Very nice build", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536112444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492854, "authorName": "bouldersyncro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouldersyncro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsgray16\r\n\r\nThanks for the info on the surrounds etc. \r\n\r\nI just happen to have a complete factory titanium avant setup in my garage that would look just lovely on this. \r\n\r\nThere are definitely ways to get swaps through in California, you just have to know a guy....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536112596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492863, "authorName": "speed33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speed33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bouldersyncro You nailed it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536112795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492914, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bouldersyncro hah very cool", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536114410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492960, "authorName": "jimmycrackcorn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmycrackcorn/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by jimmycrackcorn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536116217, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2493020, "authorName": "vdavie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdavie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "California cats are needed. They failed my 89 M3 that had the universal cats. They put it up on a lift pulled the numbers off and failed me. Of course the nice guy at the shop graciously offered new ones for 600.00 bucks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536119356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493027, "authorName": "roddissimo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roddissimo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the dream car I didn't know existed in North America. This is epic.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536119809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493064, "authorName": "bouldersyncro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouldersyncro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vdavie\r\n\r\nCARB may require California cats on an engine conversion, that seems like something they'd do. They don't require California cats on cars that weren't originally sold in California. It's not like everyone who moves their 49 state car to California has to replace the cats.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536121928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493096, "authorName": "bouldersyncro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouldersyncro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsgray16\r\n\r\nWhy is this car listed as TMU? Isn't 111k on the chassis accurate?\r\n\r\nThe carfax reports front end accident in 2014. Was this when the s4 engine blew, or was there another accident?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536124267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493236, "authorName": "rayop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rayop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome build. As a new owner of a 2006 S4 Avant, I understand the rarity of these cars since less than 200 of them were imported. Only 9 in my color. This 4.2L is a beast. The rs4 engine even more so. Good luck to the buyer. Awesome car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536150119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493279, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bouldersyncro The \"accident\" in 2014 was a hit and run while it was parked on the street in Brooklyn.. i reported and went through insurance because i paid zero out of pocket... the front grille was broken and the bumper cover was scraped.. purely cosmetic damage. of course this is totally irrelevant because subsequently every component has since been replaced in the full body swap. \n\nAs for millage \"TMU\", I am guessing its because the motor is not original to the car. The chassis has 111,000 miles on it. The motor came to me with 40k miles stated from the seller (a trusted parted reseller who provided a great deal of the RS4 parts for the build) and was fully rebuilt. There was no cylinder scoring at the times of rebuild. The completed build has about 10k miles on it, and the engine swap has a few thousand more from the couple months I had the motor swapped car back before i dropped it off at the body shop. Its confusing.. but hopefully this helps shed more light.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536151748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493294, "authorName": "tloder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tloder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was about to place the winning bid, but then I noticed that the carbon fiber trim on the dash is from an S4 and doesn't match the shifter surround. \r\n\r\nSeriously though, what's up with the reverse lights not working?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536151937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493295, "authorName": "TurboBoostin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turboboostin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You\u2019ve built a machine that many in the US have dreamed about. GLWS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536151947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493312, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tloder finding a clean set of RS4 twill carbon fiber trim is a lot harder than it sounds.. I have a lead on one and assuming i can confirm the order prior to sale, ill be including that with the car. I also have a full set of RS4 interior door handles which will be included. \r\n\r\nSee notes below on reverse light switch.. and then stop being a talker and pony up or move on. ;)", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1536152344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493319, "authorName": "MadMaxD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madmaxd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a judge at Waterfest last year, I positively drooled over this car. It is done really well and whoever is bidding can bid with confidence knowing this car was done right. GLWS.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1536152506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493357, "authorName": "TSM94", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tsm94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve seen a this car at a few local shows quality build for sure. The color is amazing in person. GLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536153464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493387, "authorName": "museguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/museguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ya Hamden ! I grew up in Woodbridge.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536154456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493392, "authorName": "themexicanstig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themexicanstig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dammit all. This is amazing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536154464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493395, "authorName": "ssort", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssort/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "E63 AMG Wagon..................", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536154512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493402, "authorName": "rkdinuzzo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rkdinuzzo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have seen this car many times firsthand, and it's every bit as beautiful as everyone wants it to be.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536154780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493412, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ssort go on...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536155086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493435, "authorName": "tuneplusinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuneplusinc/", "bidAmount": 28500, "content": "$28,500 bid placed by tuneplusinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536155672, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2493486, "authorName": "tscalzo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tscalzo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsgray16 I\u2019ve thoroughly enjoyed this project and the award-winning results! Hope you get a fair price, the next owner will be getting a true gem.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536157288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493505, "authorName": "xing6666", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xing6666/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yet another example of an amazing custom build with no information on post-modification power numbers. @bringatrailer ANYONE interested in this car would want to know power numbers - estimated or otherwise. Why do you keep omitting these in your descriptions???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536157784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493527, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@xing6666 lol... really? If this build is about power numbers, its not for you. But since its such a focus for you, here is a breakdown: A stock fresh 4.2 FSI puts out about 420hp at the crank. This car has a wide open exhaust and free flowing air intake.. with custom mapping I estimate around 440-450 Crank HP. Based on on estimated driveline friction power loss of 15-20% with all wheel drive, I would estimate its making anywhere from 355-375 wheel HP. But none of that matters when you are driving this car with the windows down and listing to the exhaust note, all while watching people reaction to the car as it goes by. Also, happy to have the car dyno'd at your expense.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1536158365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493591, "authorName": "t4nk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t4nk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oof this thing looks great. Loving the CT plates!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536160252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493595, "authorName": "moys81", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moys81/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@xing6666, if you dont have anything to say, just dont say anything... seriously! Nicest Audi build in years. Having owned the Sedan version but being an Avant guy by heart, this is car is a dream! Absolutely gorgeous, been following him on IG for awhile.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536160404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493611, "authorName": "VunderPig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vunderpig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@xing6666 ANYONE interested in this car is likely not interested because of the power it makes and ANYONE who knows their Audis will understand the naturally aspirated V8 is a near dead end with regard to power. Sure they offer superchargers and have been turbocharged (in Europe only AFAIK), but that's not what this engine is about, and that's certainly not what this car is about.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536160668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493621, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Vunderpig The engine offers plenty of power for what this car is IMO, but as a NA motor you are largely right. That said, it is still a very impressive motor in its own right. It was developed as a race motor by Audi and bench tested to 9k RPM. At the 8,250 redline it screams and offers more driving enjoyment than many V6TT setups putting out more power in similar platforms.. and you can super charge this motor for about $15-20k and get 500 wheel hp out of it. There is also a guy in MA who is building twin turbo setups for these motors, but that is still in beta testing i would say..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536161043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493648, "authorName": "LagunaSecaNeighbor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lagunasecaneighbor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the seller is right there might be a tiny bump from the stock 420 hp due to freer air flow. @xing6666 the point of the rebuild is that the motor is basically factory fresh and ready for years of redline pulls, not to increase power. Like the BMW S54, these motors have already been pushed to the very limit by the factory engineers to the holy grail 100 hp/liter for NA motors. It's a freaking 100 hp bump from the similar 4.2l motor in the S4.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536161683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493661, "authorName": "VunderPig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vunderpig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsgray16 that was in no way a ding on you, I've got a B7 Avant myself and would sell a kidney to fund an RS4 swap! I've seen your car online numerous times and as someone who has spent a great deal of time beneath Audis I commend you on the level of fit and finish you've achieved.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536161899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493682, "authorName": "xing6666", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xing6666/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoa, ease up guys. I wasn\u2019t saying anything not nice and beyond that, my comment was a pet peeve directed at BaT, not the seller. Note I did say \u201camazing build.\u201d Yeesh. Part of the beauty of BaT is that I get to learn about oddball cars that I may not have been previously aware of, or know little about. BaT used to VERY consistently list power numbers, whether stock, modified (estimated or confirmed with dyno numbers) etc. More and more I am coming across listings that omit these figures entirely and then I have to go leave and look up the car elsewhere or guess based on the modifications. I\u2019m a BMW guy so these cars I\u2019m much less familiar with - but also very impressed by. Again, it\u2019s just a pet peeve and not meant to detract at all from this \u201camazing build.\u201d \n\nSeriously. Lighten up guys. Good luck with sale - it\u2019s a beautiful car. Great photos also.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536163125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493704, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@xing6666 fair enough.. sorry if im jumpy.. literally receiving dozens of emails and PM's an hour on various platforms which are running the gamut from praise to trashing of this build which thankfully seem to be mostly people who have no idea what they are talking about.. its been an experience..", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536163141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493813, "authorName": "bouldersyncro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouldersyncro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The taillights are crap. There, I said it. They are cheap aftermarket LED lights. And correct me if I'm wrong, but they are not plug and play. They do not have bulb trays, wires must be cut to install them, and they're throwing a code. That's the end of the story. It's not a big deal. I understand the temptation to install them. But it's a mistake. They don't belong and should be returned to stock.\n\nThe reverse lights don't work. Maybe a switch. More likely some buggered up wiring at the switch connector. The switch/connector is tough to reach. I'd bet I could fix it with a great deal of frustration but without lowering the trans. But maybe not. \n\nAs for HP numbers, I couldn't care less, and I'm a bidder.\n\nI don't think this is a car that you can just waltz in on and understand. I think the winning bidder already has a love for either the B7 S4 Avant or RS4. Probably both. Neither are fast cars by todays standards, but they are special and each represent a sort of pinnacle for the analog era. It's an acquired taste.\n\nAs the price climbs on this there are going to be more haters. Stay cool seller, you know what you have. Let the peanut gallery squabble amongst themselves. Most of the haters belong in an SQ5 anyway;)", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1536165763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493838, "authorName": "Sasm5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sasm5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As an RS4 owner (2007 55k miles, daily driver) I just want to say thank you for building this. So many hours of hard work-it's beautiful and appreciated. Whomever picks it up is very lucky!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536166094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493880, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bouldersyncro hah ok.. no, they were quite expensive, have full \"plug and play\" wiring harnesses, and i get a ton of compliments on them. The OEM tails look dated IMO, and these help modernize the appearance of the car. Again, false bulb out warnings with LED lights are incredibly common even with resistors. If it really bothers anybody as states below, ill fix it. Worst case you could code out the false bulb warning. \r\n\r\nThe reverse light switch is not debatable.. its been diagnosed and there is no reverse switch installed on the transmission.. accuse me of being lazy, but please do not accuse me of providing false or misleading information.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1536166801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493882, "authorName": "bouldersyncro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouldersyncro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsgray16\r\n\r\nThank you for clarifying and I stand corrected.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536166893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493902, "authorName": "HenryB7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henryb7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have seen this car all over instagram and I love it! This is the closest anyone in the US will ever come to owning a real RS4 Avant for the next 15 years (until the become legal to import). Having driven and owned an Australian market version my only fear with this car is that it will not handle like the factory built RS4's. These cars are one of the only cars I truly trust to throw into a corner at almost any speed. The other thing I find weird is that the seller didn't opt for the Euro market front bumper without the side markers in the louvers. Other than that this car is bitchin and truly one of the best German cars ever made. Awesome build @dsgray16 you're a legend!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536167316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493944, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HenryB7 thanks glad you have enjoyed it. As an owner of both this car and a factory RS4 sedan, I can assure you this handles better than a factory car. For starters, the suspension geometry is identical across the platforms. While RS4 has a slightly wider stance from wheel hub to wheel hub vs the S4, this has been compensated for using a 10mm spacer on each side. Aside from that the dull and failure prone factory DRC suspension has been replaced by what is arguably the market leader in performance suspension options for the platform. Further, the KWV3 system was dialed in by a performance shop that tunes cars for the track. All control arms and suspension mounts points were recently replaced or upgraded. \n\nDriving both cars I actually feel that the Avant is more balanced than the sedan with just about 70lbs more glass and metal in the rear to balance out the otherwise front heavy motor. \n\nBut to summarize, I would actually propose that this drives significantly better than any OEM RS4 of this generation.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1536168431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2494084, "authorName": "xing6666", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xing6666/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsgray16 no worries. Why anyone would waste their time to email you directly about hating your (or any seller\u2019s car) is beyond me. There will always be those people. I love tourings (as they\u2019re referred to in my BMW world). I have an e60 M5 6-speed and am contemplating an e60 M5 6-speed touring build for my next vehicle so I think that\u2019s kind of the BMW equivalent here... or maybe that would be more an RS6 Avant. Anyway, rock on!\n\nAlso, SINCERE continued apologies to all those others who felt slighted by my request at BaTs omission of power numbers lol.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536170670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2494276, "authorName": "HenryB7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henryb7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsgray16 Thats super interesting to hear. Sounds like it is a true performer and most definitely one of a kind.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536172034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2494328, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Xing6666 its entertaining and was fully expected.. builds like this always get a reaction from the community.. good or bad its always strong. Par for the course.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536172460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2494541, "authorName": "potatoes1719", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/potatoes1719/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have known the seller for 10yrs, long before he had the car. He was an ENTHUSIAST years before he could of even dreaming about this build. I was there when he purchased the original S4 which was amazing in it\u2019s own right. I consider the seller a very close friend who only does what\u2019s right with people & CLEARLY cars. Saying he spared no expense would be the understatement on the 2000\u2019s. We often spoke about what this could become & I have to say (and I think he would agree) it\u2019s way better than we thought. Anyone on here looking for something negative to say should just go to another post that they won\u2019t be real buyers too. I\u2019ve been at so many events with him, I have a very rare 911 M491 cab, no one could care less about mine when the Avant is in a 5 mile radius. I\u2019ve been dreading this day for so many reasons. One, he put his heart, time & effort in building a dream, very few ever execute what he has done. The other is not being able to buy it for myself. My wife knows the Seller just as well as me & is also heartbroken to see it go, but not enough to let me buy it!!! To the VERY FORTUNATE PERSON that ends up with this I can tell you that after your very first spirited ride you will say you stole it no matter what the end price turns out to be. The car is perfection. Good luck with the sale, I\u2019m happy to have been lucky enough to have had some involvement & to see the amazing end result", "likes": 24, "timestamp": 1536175321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2494728, "authorName": "Kenny147", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenny147/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If ever there was a completely transparent car, this is it. The build has been documented extensively online and it\u2019s been featured in quite a few online specials. \r\n\r\nDsgray16, I can\u2019t believe you\u2019re selling.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1536177615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2495075, "authorName": "cdcohen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdcohen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've been following this build from afar and it just is perfect. I'll be closely watching with excitement.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536182098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2495322, "authorName": "manhatton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manhatton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As cdcohen and Kenny147 said, this is a well documented and fantastic build. Anyone interested should spend a few hours reviewing it to appreciate it.\r\n\r\nI would personally LOVE to open this beauty. A quick mention to other half left me thinking..\"So... If I list our 6-speed Cayenne GTS with a 4 day auction, you're saying there's a chance.....\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536185391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2495696, "authorName": "Qball", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qball/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Undeniably one of the most stunning builds I've seen in a long time. Gorgeous color. So glad you didn't bolt on black wheels! Incredible Pictures. GLWS. I just love these wagons.... BTW, When are we going to see an RS6 conversion?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536193278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2495725, "authorName": "ShawnO11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shawno11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks the business...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536194336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2495834, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@QBall I\u2019ll hold out another yeah or so to see if AOA will finally do the right thing and import them.. the chatter about it is palpable", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536198618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2495917, "authorName": "iancoletx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iancoletx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pornographic. Outstanding job, seller.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536202092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2496004, "authorName": "TechieTechie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/techietechie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, here in MA, it wouldn't pass emissions without reverse lights, but who the h#ll would tear themselves away from tossing this into every turn possible, and long enough, to get it inspected? This must be amazing machine. I can already envision tearing thru the backroads of Litchfield and Berkshire counties in this puppy. It's like the new Golf R, only bigger, faster and more unique. I'm running out of superlatives. Wonderful car, seller. Buyer, you better adore, maintain and thrash it, (and not necessarily in that order) or the BAT minions will track you down :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536205974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2496072, "authorName": "pbjeep", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pbjeep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsgray16 Beautiful car. I have a tremendous amount of respect for you for creating this car. Is the drivetrain the original drivetrain out of the b7 s4 avant? Also do you mind posting a couple of undercarriage photos? \r\n\r\nThanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536212256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2496278, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pbjeep the car received a 6sp transmission from a S4 Avant with 90k miles on it and good maintenance history. It actually came from an Audi Tech owned car. Shifts smoothly. All other components related to the transmission and drive-train are new or rebuild as of the last 10k miles or so including the rear diff, clutch, pressure plate, fly wheel, bearings, mounts etc.\r\n\r\nAnd yes, I will get undercarriage photos up ASAP.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536239252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2496950, "authorName": "mackdhagen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mackdhagen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "can't stop looking...need to have\r\nI have the S4 version of this car now (which is slowly eating my wallet alive in repair bills). This would the next step. My only advise would be to take a look at the suspension bits. The cars work best with everything stock and when you muck around with the ride height or other things it starts to wear on the end-links, control arms...and more", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536255042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2496991, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mackdhagen interesting take on the suspension.. some of the most instantly gratifying and longest serving mods on the car are suspension related.. havnt had a single issue. Rear sway bar links are 034 HD adjustable. control arms are 034 density line, as are front sway bar mounts. Car drives likes its on rails", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536255710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2497012, "authorName": "mackdhagen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mackdhagen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsgray16 Yep..i'm sure yours was done differently but mine seems to go through end links quite a bit but i do live in a city..so there ya go. Beautiful conversion and color choice...next owner will be very happy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536256081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2497184, "authorName": "AWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/awd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is unbelievable. Had to make a BAT account for this one. Can't wait to tag along for the auction. Oh how I would love to have this in my garage... very well built", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1536258121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2497270, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AWD-FTW Thanks! Reading comments like this that make responding to the negative ones all worth while..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536259188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2498507, "authorName": "rubin565", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rubin565/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cactus Killah", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536271258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2499013, "authorName": "4Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The dude abides.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536278581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2499190, "authorName": "Revmatch21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revmatch21/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Revmatch21", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536284793, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2499225, "authorName": "tuneplusinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuneplusinc/", "bidAmount": 30500, "content": "$30,500 bid placed by tuneplusinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536286136, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2499574, "authorName": "zombo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zombo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful build, and that color is fantastic! GLWTA.\r\n\r\nIf I recall my Audi history correctly, RS models, starting with the Porsche tuned RS2 were only available as Avants - platform is stiffer than the Sedan. Although RS Sedans would eventually become available, RS's will always be Avants to me.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536320097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2499769, "authorName": "Meeyatch1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meeyatch1/", "bidAmount": 30776, "content": "$30,776 bid placed by Meeyatch1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536326837, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2499783, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zombo with the weight reduction (seats, brakes, pulleys, fly wheel, wheels) on this car, and the more balanced weight of the Avant front to rear, i find this car to be a lot more enjoyable to drive than the sedan.. though that is no slouch to be sure.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536327312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2499822, "authorName": "Mcoupes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcoupes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely stunning build!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536328744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2499856, "authorName": "Arnabio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arnabio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Which 6MT is is? 01E or 0A3?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536329502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2499873, "authorName": "tuneplusinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuneplusinc/", "bidAmount": 31500, "content": "$31,500 bid placed by tuneplusinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536329926, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2499875, "authorName": "Meeyatch1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meeyatch1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I understand that the mileage on the odometer is essentially insignificant with all of the updates, but as far as the title is concerned, there are no \u201cmileage unknown\u201d flags on that, are there?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536329947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2499884, "authorName": "dbuck1326", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbuck1326/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw this car last year at a cars & coffee event in Newport. It was absolutely amazing. The choice on the paint color and wheels could have not been anymore spot on. Hopefully I can have a build like this some day. Good luck with the auction.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536330138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2499899, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Arnabio OA3", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536330354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2499902, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Meeyatch1 Title is clean and in hand, no leans.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536330388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2499918, "authorName": "Meeyatch1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meeyatch1/", "bidAmount": 31750, "content": "$31,750 bid placed by Meeyatch1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536330639, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2500152, "authorName": "tuneplusinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuneplusinc/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by tuneplusinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536336309, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2500199, "authorName": "Galvestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/galvestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Came here for the colour, stayed for the insanely awesome build and photos...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536337772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2500466, "authorName": "kwiker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwiker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know why I find myself checking this page multiple time a day, I keep hoping I'm going to find something that makes me not want it...no luck. I need to start thinking about how i'm going to explain this to my wife so she doesn't go on a retaliation shopping spree.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1536343508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2500965, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kwiker Its simple.. Just do what I did and say you are buying a fun sports car that is also super reasonable because it has enough space for the family. My wife didnt catch on for at least 2 days.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536349609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2501250, "authorName": "bridgeman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bridgeman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice to see all the Avant love here", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536352426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2501351, "authorName": "oidoglr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oidoglr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Going to buy lottery tickets on the way home so I can dream about being the top bidder. :)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536353833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2502422, "authorName": "Qball", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qball/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With 30,000+ views and nearly a 1,000 watchers this must be setting a record or at minimum be towards the top as far as interest is concerned. And we still have 3 & 1/2 days to go.... start popping some pop corn, \u2018 cause this is gonna get exciting", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536381872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2502906, "authorName": "Famoroso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/famoroso/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "God bless it! This is a sweet ride. \r\n\r\nFor all the \"Audi shoulda brought XYZ to the states...\" comments here, they dropped manuals due to a <3% take rate. Less than 3%?! That's a SAD state of affairs. \r\n\r\nLuckily, there are a few nut jobs (in the most excellent way) out there doing things like this Avant. \r\n\r\nWagons ho!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536420292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2503309, "authorName": "ThatOneGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thatoneguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd like to request that the seller quit his day job so he can produce these clones for a living. Your countrymen need you, sir!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1536438235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2503336, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thatoneguy I have thought about it.. just no margins in it. Unless a lot more people start crashing their RS4\u2019s.. getting all the parts lined up is not easy! I\u2019m actually the guy who tells people not to do this when they tell me they want to. \r\n\r\nGeneral update.. still working on getting it up in a lift for underbody shots. \r\n\r\nI also ordered the reverse light switch.. so people can stop panicking about that.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1536439439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2503458, "authorName": "Sy0296", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sy0296/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great job building this. I\u2019m thinking this will sit nicely next to my B5 RS4 clone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536447930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2503638, "authorName": "bouldersyncro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouldersyncro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsgray16 - \r\n\r\nLets see how you feel about those margins when this thing sells for $60k", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536459509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2503684, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bouldersyncro no offense and not to discuss cost or margin details, but if you think I\u2019ll be celebrating at $60k, you don\u2019t understand this build.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1536462671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2503724, "authorName": "jordansalkin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jordansalkin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Selling a Kidney. BRB.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536465378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2504034, "authorName": "4Rings5Stars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4rings5stars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn! I remember watching this build.\r\n\r\nBeyond amazing! Best of luck in with the sale!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536505963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2504086, "authorName": "johnbennett103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnbennett103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never have been a sport wagon fan, but I love this one. Really aggressive look. GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536508838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2504138, "authorName": "Alexithegreek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexithegreek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will admit I was very skeptical when I saw the headline. Reading the full description has proven me very excited. Congratulations on finishing this project and GLWS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536510735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2504167, "authorName": "rwunder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwunder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic car, really well done. Just curious why you didn't go with a Euro B7RS4 steering wheel, seats (with the bolsters that squeeze in when you hit the S-button), push-button start, S-button? Obviously those things wouldn't really add much to the car functionally, but would have been nice touches. Is that a fully functional RS4 cluster with the lap-timer/oil temp display? I'd love to see someone do this with a B8....GLWS!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536512295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2504208, "authorName": "bouldersyncro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouldersyncro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah @dsgray16, do a better job next time. Sheesh.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536514265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2504445, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rwunder I intentionally went with Sportster CS seats over euro wingbacks. They are about a half inch wider and as I\u2019m 6\u20191\u201d 240, I find them to be more comfortable than wingbacks. They are also significantly lighter. The steering wheel was a similar choice.. with the TTRS you keep wheel button functionality for radio and phone.. features you lose with the RS4 flatbottom. \n\nThe cluster is a full RS4 overlay with the original S4 internals. This was necessary because the imobilizers in the car have to all be the same imobilizer version or they won\u2019t synch and the car won\u2019t start. It looks great, but no lap timer. If the buyer were so inclined, they could find a junkyard car and take the ignition, cluster and ECU\u2019s from the same car and swap them in. As with other similar things in this car, having a lap timer was just not a priority.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536529062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2504610, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Several underbody photos have been added to the listing. \n\n-BaT", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536538742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2504764, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "*Note in underbody shots that there is a 2ft section of exhaust pipe V-banded in.. this is designed to offer a hot swappable option so you could add cats or resonators here.. just have them welded up to spec. \n\n**Cold start video added. As there are no cats a buyer could remove the SAI fan and code out this function.. I happen to enjoy waking the neighborhood up or terrorizing a parking garage..", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1536549376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2505387, "authorName": "ktr5010", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ktr5010/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Long time lurker, first time poster. This car is spectacular, especially the green paint. Saw the thumbnail and did a double take. Clicked and went down the rabbit hole. GLWS.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536600282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2505423, "authorName": "potatoes1719", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/potatoes1719/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Am excited to see this car at C&C this weekend.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536600810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2506248, "authorName": "gabbo241", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gabbo241/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't believe this is 25 minutes from my office. Can't believe how little ability I have to buy this rn.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536609595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2506527, "authorName": "SVO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gotta love this site: Three manual wagons on BAT at one time and I happen to have owned them all. The color choice is, ahem, eclectic, but very nice, aggressive-looking car. GLWS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536613576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2506962, "authorName": "Morovasa13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morovasa13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beauty! Looking forward to seeing what this sells for tomorrow!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536617976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2507227, "authorName": "Walletclan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/walletclan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How bad a$$ is that?!?! GLWS!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536622049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2507395, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SVO eclectic? Its easily what gets complimented the most on the build, and its an Audi exclusive paint code that was available on the car in Europe.. its not like its some one off odd-ball Lambo color or something. Totally fine if you dont like it, just one of the funnier critiques i have seen yet.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1536627996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2507419, "authorName": "LexusLFA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lexuslfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've seen this car at Larz Anderson in Boston and in a few C&C's out in Connecticut and every time I've seen it It took my breath away! Amazing build!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536628762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2507483, "authorName": "Pandawg1451", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pandawg1451/", "bidAmount": 32250, "content": "$32,250 bid placed by Pandawg1451", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536630551, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2507502, "authorName": "UVMUCONN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uvmuconn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If there was ever a time to hit the 401k plan, this might be that time!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536631379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2507524, "authorName": "tuneplusinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuneplusinc/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by tuneplusinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536632088, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2507563, "authorName": "bouldersyncro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouldersyncro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SVO \r\n\r\nEclectic? adj. Made up of what is selected from different sources.\r\n\r\n\"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.\" \r\n\r\nOr does this car remind you of a Golf Harlequin? :-)\r\n\r\n@dsgray16\r\n\r\nSpeaking of color, I'd be interested to hear what the 1st and 2nd runners up were when you were deciding on it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536634059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2507579, "authorName": "SVO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was thinking a little bit BRG, a little bit Studio 54 platforms in glitter, no?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536634692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2507606, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SVO deep green makes you think of Studio 54 and platform shoes? Get therapy. \r\n\r\n@bouldersyncro other top choices for color we\u2019re keeping it black (boring) or going with a shade of blue.. was looking at Sprint and Mugello as well as newer shades like Azora. Picking the color was the hardest part.. no regrets!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1536635736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2507946, "authorName": "Jfish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "one of the coolest cars ive seen in a long time", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536668210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508010, "authorName": "funnynamehere", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funnynamehere/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man I want this so bad.. This may find a place in my garage and kiddos have to raise their own college fund! Dan I'm the one with the 6mt AR on zine. GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536670181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508037, "authorName": "Jasonghill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonghill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Incredible build. Well played. The new owner is going to have a blast driving this. Out my my price range so I\u2019ll keep enjoying our 2.0 Avant but I wish we got to see the RS4 Avant stateside.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536670845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508053, "authorName": "ras72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ras72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Haha! Carfax Retail Value $13,090. That'll just get ya the paint and those fancy-pants headlights. \r\nBeautiful car. Going to be fun to watch this one end.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536671354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508065, "authorName": "potatoes1719", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/potatoes1719/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "165 comments, 41k views - has to be a record auction. The last car I remember getting this much attn. was the 1994 Turbo 3.6 flat nose with 165k miles on it. Also a unicorn", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536671609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508090, "authorName": "Blau_RS2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blau_rs2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an amazing build! I secretly wish the chain tensioners in my 08 S4 Avant would let go and make this an option but alas, it keeps going strong. \r\n\r\nThere's another Nogaro blue clone near me. You two should get together and come up with a kit. I'd bet there would be a market for one! If it was only that easy...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536672186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508094, "authorName": "potatoes1719", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/potatoes1719/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "9/11 never forget", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1536672223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508163, "authorName": "greystone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greystone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Sporster CS seats appear to be the version without airbags, do these cars have side bags in the seats or the pillar? These are the most comfortable seats I've sat in.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536673813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508168, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@greystone correct, no side impact airbags in these. They are extremely comfortable.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536673894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508194, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just to recap as there are now quite a few comments..\r\n\r\n*The reverse lights dont work, as disclosed in the listing, however, I have ordered a switch and will have that installed prior to delivery. I can look into the bulb out (false rear fog) warning for the tail lights, but I dont consider this to be a serious issue as the brake and rear fog lights function properly.\r\n\r\n*The current exhaust setup is catless, however, cats could be added for approx $600 (per EBWerks quote to me). The car is being sold as is with regards to the exhaust and I make no claims or guarantees of the car passing emissions as is.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536674656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508235, "authorName": "Leica356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leica356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It might not be an S8 but I'm sure the crew in Ronin wouldn't mind going to work in this! I'm not a huge Audi fan but for the duration of viewing this auction I'm a certified Audi fanboy! Absolutely love that color!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536675477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508250, "authorName": "elche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elche/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by elche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536675775, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2508251, "authorName": "tuneplusinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuneplusinc/", "bidAmount": 33250, "content": "$33,250 bid placed by tuneplusinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536675802, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2508254, "authorName": "elche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elche/", "bidAmount": 33500, "content": "$33,500 bid placed by elche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536675848, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2508257, "authorName": "tuneplusinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuneplusinc/", "bidAmount": 33750, "content": "$33,750 bid placed by tuneplusinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536675865, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2508262, "authorName": "elche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elche/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by elche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536675908, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2508265, "authorName": "tuneplusinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuneplusinc/", "bidAmount": 35250, "content": "$35,250 bid placed by tuneplusinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536675989, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2508268, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Leica356 S8 with nitrous! Great movie..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536676057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508275, "authorName": "Pandawg1451", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pandawg1451/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by Pandawg1451", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536676210, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2508319, "authorName": "southwind", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/southwind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is your next ride? How can you top this?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536677060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508333, "authorName": "hoamskooled", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoamskooled/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Extremely badass build. I wish my mugello rs6 was available in an avant here . Crazy what a price for a \"clone\" is going for though, lots of money in this build ,i'm sure seller wont get all that money back . i know of a few S6's that were made into rs6 avant clones , but they still sell as an S6 with rs6 parts on it ..lol..i'd like this more if it didnt have the rs4 badges on it and just called it a highly modded S4 . Been thinking about getting an rs4 as a 2nd car , but i'd have to add a SC kit , i need more TQ than the BNS offers ..new owner should have a lot of fun though", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536677442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508361, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hoamskooled Its not at all a crazy price if you want an RS4 Avant in this country.. building one or importing one would cost you well over double the current bid and take a lot of time and effort. This car is for a very specific sector of the market who has both desire for this car, and a real appreciation for what went into this. I am aware of C5 RS6 Avant clones.. maybe a couple exist in the US. I would bet any money the build quality of this car far exceeds any of those cars. Further to your complaints about the badges.. This was build to be an RS4 clone, thus the RS4 badges.. it has the heart and looks of the RS4, which is more than enough for me to not feel bad about running badges.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1536677992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508404, "authorName": "anyglenwilldo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anyglenwilldo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this car is glorious!!! and fully deserves the rs4 badges.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536678917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508409, "authorName": "potatoes1719", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/potatoes1719/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "not sure why anyone would take a swipe at this...it's CLEARLY something very special. Does anyone take shots at Magnus Walker for his builds? This is on that level, happy to vouch for that.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536678993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508411, "authorName": "potatoes1719", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/potatoes1719/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have purchased 2 cars this year and the wife would not let me take this in, or else I'd be bidding - full disclosure", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536679053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508420, "authorName": "hoamskooled", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoamskooled/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "it's still a clone..and i know the people that built the rs6 clones , they are some of the best wrenchers in the VAG community ..i wasnt really calling out this car ..i love it , looks well done , i wouldnt kick it out of the garage for dripping oil .dont be defensive , my statement about badges is in the end the VIN still says S4 so i would feel like i'm lying and have to explain all the time that it's not a real rs4 ..though there is really no difference at this point other than the VIN ..would be less explaining to people if it was badgeless..lol ..good build , well done GLWS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536679180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508435, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hoamskooled Im not lying about the car.. its clearly marketed as a clone. I hate de-badgered cars, so that was never an option.. at this point a S4 badge would be harder to explain. I respect the RS6 builds and their builders, but I stand by my statement on overall fit and finish level of this car.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1536679523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508456, "authorName": "Mr.Corey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.corey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've known the seller throughout the entire build having owning a S4. Dan's spared no expense of time, energy and money to turn this car into a show stopper and amazing example of a RS4 clone. Today's someones lucky day!!!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536679928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508508, "authorName": "Sixtyvalve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtyvalve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To me, this looks better than something Audi would have produced b/c of the awesome color. Worth every penny. Also, its as if it rolled off the production line so unless you plan on importing one here and figuring out a way to register it then this is your best bet.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536681303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508597, "authorName": "Saab_Story", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saab_story/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here we go guys! Who is taking this beauty home?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536683621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508608, "authorName": "kwiker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwiker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want this one so bad but it's just not in the cards for me right now. I won't have a wife or kids to haul around in it if I keep going, haha...not funny actually. I'd love to pay more, but to get it down here and put my name on the title would put me in a $hit load of trouble. I don't want to live in it, no matter how comfy those seats are. I just hope it's not going to go this close to my limit...going to lose even more sleep than I did last night. Back to shopping for sedans, whoomp whoomp. Sick to my stomach right now.\r\n\r\n@sixtyvalve Color is an OEM option on RS cars in EU, which makes this build even cooler. There is no registration option, not for another 16 years. :( This car is the only option unless you want to build one yourself.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536683979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508624, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kwiker you can import one through a government registered federalization process and get a US VIN.. I looked into it quite extensively prior to starting this build.. it will cost you about the same all in as a build, but you have to source and travel to see and arrange shipping for just the right car as well. This way I was essentially able to build the car to my spec. I was also quoted up to a years time for the federalization.. just sounded like a massive headache.\n\nThis color was inspired by a car i found in Switzerland on Instagram... messaged the owner and got the paint code.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536684360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508634, "authorName": "midnightdennis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midnightdennis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hoamskooled - don't think the seller was being defensive. actually wanted to say thanks to the seller for being very responsive. this is clearly a build that was well-thought out. GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536684471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508738, "authorName": "4RINGSx3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4ringsx3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller: 27 year member of Audi Club of NA here with a few questions...\r\n* Do the front side marker lights illuminate? Looks like they're tinted\r\n* Do the front seats have any power functions operational?\r\n* How is the car insured? Declared value or by the S4 VIN designation?\r\n* Are OEM \"accessories\" such as navigation, alarm system, satellite radio, power door locks fully functional?\r\nGreat Build!!! Will be watching closely. Considering bidding. GLWTS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536686774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508748, "authorName": "Sixtyvalve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtyvalve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kwiker\r\n\r\nIt sounds like you are car shopping, so why not have your cake and eat it too? I mean, if you are shopping for family sedan then how is this any different besides being MORE practical, and way cooler than anything on the market right now...seems like a win win, id be telling the wife that you want to be responsible for once and you are going to get a station wagon for the family.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536687060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508750, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@4RINGSx3\r\n\r\n*Side marker lights are not tinted and DO function\r\n*Sportster CS seats are mechanical to save weight. No motors. You dont need em ;)\r\n*Car is insured as an S4 but I have gone down the road of looking into declared value.. its available in a range that would make sense.. just havent finalized it yet. I have a build sheet with receipts that help get an insurance agent to comfortable level on value.\r\n*All modern conveniences are retained including an XM receiver, Bluetooth for phone and audio, nav, locks, remote lock, and even has BOTH keys.\r\n\r\nHappy bidding", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536687203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508791, "authorName": "kwiker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwiker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsgray16 ahhh... thought we were totally screwed...so it just takes deep pockets to get one here. Was I wrong that the color is an audi option for the car?\r\n\r\n@sixtyvalve I wish it were that easy...she actually hates 'wagons' so it was hard enough for me to tell her I was going to exceed the original budget to get one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536687921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508801, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kwiker It was an Audi Exclusive option.. so the few cars out there in this color were special ordered from the factory as such. I know of one RS4 Avant in the UK and one in Switzerland. There is also one RS4 Cabriolet in the US in this color. I believe it also came as an option for the mid 2000's S8, but thats unconfirmed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536688123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508825, "authorName": "Tirechainz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tirechainz/", "bidAmount": 36250, "content": "$36,250 bid placed by Tirechainz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536688424, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2508827, "authorName": "UNOM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damm you Dave Ramsey!!??", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1536688432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508835, "authorName": "tuneplusinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuneplusinc/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by tuneplusinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536688487, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2508838, "authorName": "ClassicPorsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicporsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you mod something this well and to this degree, you should be able to whatever badges you want on it. It could be tacky if they actually sold an RS4 avant here.. But they don't. So fair play the builders! Porsche guys get crazy recognition for their RS tribute/homage/heritage stuff. This should be in that category!", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1536688498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508881, "authorName": "plevter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plevter/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by plevter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536688887, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2508937, "authorName": "Tirechainz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tirechainz/", "bidAmount": 40250, "content": "$40,250 bid placed by Tirechainz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536689499, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2508968, "authorName": "plevter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plevter/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by plevter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536689776, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2508969, "authorName": "dfheezy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dfheezy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I signed up for BoT to watch this car, first comment!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536689809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508973, "authorName": "bouldersyncro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouldersyncro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn. I'm out.\r\n\r\n>eatingpopcorn.gif", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536689841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508982, "authorName": "Sixtyvalve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtyvalve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone Bid $50K and get this over with!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536689974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508983, "authorName": "Go_Speedracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/go_speedracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am sure this was mentioned, but wasn't this car featured prominently in Quaytro Quarterly? I remember thinking how awesome it was then. If I were a family man, I would be about that Avant life. Great car GLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536689976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508984, "authorName": "RS2RS4RS6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rs2rs4rs6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bid now or wait till 2031???", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1536689984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508985, "authorName": "elche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elche/", "bidAmount": 41750, "content": "$41,750 bid placed by elche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536689993, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2508986, "authorName": "Roadrunner_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadrunner_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's it! Keep it going!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536690007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508989, "authorName": "HenryB7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henryb7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Truly one of a kind", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536690020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508990, "authorName": "kwiker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwiker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "well i feel better about the price now, definitely no way i could have stayed in at this price. Not that it's not worth it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536690054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508992, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Go_Speedracer yes... full 3 page write up.. I have a fresh copy to include with the car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536690060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508998, "authorName": "Boaty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm just watching the view count tick up and up and up. Fantastic vehicle, pretty surprised at the (lack of) bids tbh.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536690105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508999, "authorName": "Jfish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this is what my 98 legacy wagon wishes it was", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536690107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509001, "authorName": "GT4ant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt4ant/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by GT4ant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536690114, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2509002, "authorName": "HenryB7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henryb7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "down to the wire", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536690132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509003, "authorName": "jheck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jheck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A new fighter enters the ring!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536690135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509006, "authorName": "Roadrunner_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadrunner_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come on, someone throw down that $50k bid and lock this one up!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536690161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509008, "authorName": "Dman10285", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dman10285/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come on tirechainz and peltver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536690168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509010, "authorName": "elche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elche/", "bidAmount": 42250, "content": "$42,250 bid placed by elche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536690179, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2509013, "authorName": "Dman10285", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dman10285/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a 100k build all day. 50k is a steal", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1536690196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509014, "authorName": "Jfish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i guessing reserve exceeds 50k", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1536690202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509015, "authorName": "Go_Speedracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/go_speedracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsgray16 Well done here. I remember reading that article and thinking to myself, \"I respect the $hit out of someone willing to go to this length, and take this much care in sourcing such a well executed clone.\" What is the next project?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536690208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509020, "authorName": "h2o_snow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/h2o_snow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Following this...\u2026..must work (but can't). Awesome wagon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536690243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509023, "authorName": "maxwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "cars and coffee war machine for sale", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536690269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509027, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 9/11/18 at $42,250", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536690300, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2509030, "authorName": "Roadrunner_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadrunner_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's a shame", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536690316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509031, "authorName": "Sixtyvalve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtyvalve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MAN! Well what takes it?!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536690318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509032, "authorName": "Shoeshear", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shoeshear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sad", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536690320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509034, "authorName": "dfheezy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dfheezy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saving up...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536690323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509035, "authorName": "OffTheGrid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/offthegrid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What my late STi wanted to grow up as. Wish I wasn't a Canadian with a 30% premium.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536690326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509036, "authorName": "bouldersyncro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouldersyncro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank god tbh.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536690333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509039, "authorName": "Jfish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "woulda thought itd bring more... good call with high reserve. peace!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536690369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509038, "authorName": "maxwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i'd have not sold for 42K either. you guys are crazy. see you in 2031", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536690384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509028, "authorName": "Boaty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bummer.\n\nEdit: It makes sense given how much the build probably cost but still would've liked to see a bidding war and it going to a new home.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536690388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509044, "authorName": "Steelman_Built", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelman_built/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry @dsgray16 she didn\u2019t sell. You did an incredible job with that car.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1536690421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509048, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No sale.. Thanks for playing guys.. the bid goes on. Thanks for all the amazing feedback on this! For the locals this will be at New Canaan C&C this weekend..", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1536690447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509049, "authorName": "ElVerde", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elverde/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hard to put the correct price on something \"custom\" like this. If I were the seller...I would have kept it too :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536690457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509050, "authorName": "dbenson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbenson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On the build the car is worth a lot more than the final bid. Sorry Dan didn't get what he was looking for.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536690461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509053, "authorName": "Qball", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qball/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unreal. How did this amazing build not sell???", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536690469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509057, "authorName": "1CJS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1cjs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How much is it really worth? I mean if $42,250 doesn't take it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536690493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509058, "authorName": "jdccrice", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdccrice/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome car, I almost hid my wife talked into letting me play! Not sure I had enough to make it happen. My guess is the reserve is $65K.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536690504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509063, "authorName": "midnightdennis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midnightdennis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller - Unfortunate that it didn't sell but thanks for raising awareness on an awesome build.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536690535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509064, "authorName": "kwiker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwiker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, my ignorance about the cost to build is painfully obvious now.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536690545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509066, "authorName": "Sixtyvalve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtyvalve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would think realistically $43K would be all the money, maybe $50k. But if i were the seller, it would be worth more than that to me so I would have ended up keeping it too.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536690553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509067, "authorName": "maxwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "its essentially a 1:1. its worth what someone is willing to pay for it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536690554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509072, "authorName": "freshwasser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/freshwasser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@maxwell just like a used tandem bicycle", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536690580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509078, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sixtyvalve All depends how badly you want one... I promise you one thing, there is no physical way in this universe to get one for $43k ;)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536690630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509076, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsgray16 - Thanks for listing it here on BaT. Very impressive job with that build. Your car has been the talk of our office all week. \n\nThanks to all for the comments and bids and excitement for great custom builds like this.\n\n-BaT", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1536690638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509085, "authorName": "Myrs4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myrs4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can I borrow $15k?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536690673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509087, "authorName": "maxwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsgray16 (The Seller) please build more.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536690695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509095, "authorName": "kwiker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwiker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm about to pull a millennial move and start a go fund me, haha!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536690726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509096, "authorName": "tloder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tloder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dan, how hard would it be to turn my sedan into an Avant?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536690746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509107, "authorName": "Jh20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jh20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kwiker do it at the least you will probably get a few thousand dollars to put towards the car next run!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536690850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509113, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tloder.. the primary difference is that you would be cutting and welding support pillars and roof and messing with glass instead of just messing with fenders... I get asked fairly regularly and recommend against it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536690898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509168, "authorName": "bouldersyncro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouldersyncro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As awesome as this build is I think @dsgray16 loves it more than he can sell it for. And as long as his finances don't force a sale, he's married to it. It's just the sad fact anyone who does a crazy awesome build like this has to face. I think he could plan on selling it for $50k in a reasonable time frame. But the list of awesome cars one can buy for $50k plus is long. \r\n\r\nAnd sure building one is a hassle and it's expensive. But it's also super fun. Sourcing the parts, choosing a color, getting all that forum love, having articles written about it, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun. The second hand buyer doesn't get any of that. Instead they get, \"Oh you're the one who bought Dan's car!\"\r\n\r\nFor $50k I can buy a B7 RS4 and a 6MT S4 Avant. And no that's not the same thing as an RS4 avant, but neither is this. Over $50k, the numbers get hard to justify on a clone/replica, no matter how well done.", "likes": 24, "timestamp": 1536691526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509196, "authorName": "GT4ant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt4ant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsgray16 I'll be at C&C this weekend too, would love to talk more about the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536691866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509218, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bouldersyncro I get your point.. but its not like you can build it for $60k or buy it done for $50k and miss those things.. its a MUCH wider gap than that. And no, I am not in a spot where I have to sell this. Ill gladly hang on to it forever if need be. Was just looking at options to be more responsible regarding cars and family finances than I usually am.. Im sure others in here can relate.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1536692041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509242, "authorName": "arahouston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arahouston/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm building one of these and there is no way to do this for anywhere close to the bid. Heck, the donor cars and parts just about tally up to this.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536692280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509487, "authorName": "maxwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "outside of porsche land of reality distortion you really don't get a full return on your investment when you do a high quality clone. you do it for the love, adventure and satisfaction. when you are done and you want to move on the market tells you what its willing to bear. today, not enough for the owner to part with...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536694283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509647, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boulder- While I don't know the reserve here but this is a very exclusive club (RS4 Avant) and while you could moan and groan about \"buying Dan's car\" but then again if you relocate it to a new area I wonder how many people would know the car?\r\n\r\nThen consider, if you bought a new RS5, you lose what 50% in the next 3 years? Buying this I suspect your depreciation is probably pretty limited.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536695952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509865, "authorName": "wthies", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wthies/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The USA's byzantine import laws strike again. Real RS4 Avants are under 20k Euros, yet are unobtanium until 2021 in Canada, 2031 in the US.\r\n\r\nSeems like the demand exists for someone to start the process of federalizing these.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1536698297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509877, "authorName": "Roadrunner_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadrunner_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While it's shame it didn't sell, I'm glad it will remain in CT and I look forward to seeing it at future C&C in New Canaan.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536698449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2510022, "authorName": "MonolithMaker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/monolithmaker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wthies ... you may have just solved my Q7 V12 TDI problem. I was wondering if there was a way Canada could help. Buy the place I have always wanted & license it there ... legal to drive here as far as I know ... or is it? I see Canadian cars in the US all the time, far & wide. :o\r\n\r\nhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/alexprevot/7321960412/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536700159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2510045, "authorName": "wthies", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wthies/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MonolithMaker\r\n\r\nYes, it would be legal, but Canada would need to be your primary residence because you'd have to have a Canadian license, registration, etc.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536700484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2510311, "authorName": "hoamskooled", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoamskooled/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lol ..42k not enough for an clone without DRC?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536703737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2510345, "authorName": "hoamskooled", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoamskooled/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i guess he didnt want to sell it , i see why ..beautiful car that wont get back what was put into it", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536704020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2510676, "authorName": "hotwheels882", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotwheels882/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think everyone and their brother saw a RNM coming for this bad boy. Too bad but an awesome build that will certainly never be recouped financially. \r\n\r\nSeller's got another 13 years to unload it before the real ones come over ?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536708607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2511318, "authorName": "pbjeep", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pbjeep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am aware that you cannot import a euro spec version of this car to Canada or the States, but does anyone know if you can through Mexico?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536733430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2512228, "authorName": "hoamskooled", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoamskooled/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hotwheels882... yup ..i'll hold out for a real one if a clone is going for the same amount ..lol..with DRC too !!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536769938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2513367, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hoamskooled what a clown.. you clearly know nothing about the platform. The DRC system in RS4's was outdated engineering when it was installed in 2007... its extremely failure prone and a nightmare to service and replace. My RS4 sedan already has coilovers in it.. DRC is a joke and so is your opinion of this car. Already have offers far exceeding the high bid in this auction. This car isnt for you.. move on.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536782435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2513376, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pbjeep you could import one to Mexico any day of the week, but that wouldn't help you get it into the US legally... still going to the crusher if the government catches you driving it without a US VIN.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536782543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2513386, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hoamskooled I see your top bid on any auction in here is $2k and all you have done otherwise is troll peoples auctions.. solid contribution to BaT... take your filth elsewhere.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1536782668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2514563, "authorName": "hoamskooled", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoamskooled/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsgray16 ..gen1 was failure prone on first build c5 rs6's... the GENll drc which is used on the rs4 is what mine and many others were upgraded to ..the new rs7's use DRC..not failure prone at all after the c5's first run with them ..plastic bits were upgraded to metal bits on the newer versions..i have 150k miles on my RS6..only thing i've needed since 75k miles was a CV axle ..coilovers ruin the ride on these , drove a buds coilover rs6 ..was stiff and very uncomfortable as a daily..DRC gives you a soft \"luxury\" ride on straights and handles like it's on rails in high speed sharp turns ..the modded S7 vs stock rs7 laps at Nuremberg where the rs7 was wayyyy faster is accredited to the DRC , which makes the rennsport authentic .\r\n\r\n..i havent needed a car , i have bid on a couple to follow them ,and if it was still a decent deal i'd bite..they call this \"bring -a-wallet\" for a reason , prices get nutty here , stay on ebay or CL for my great deals ..like paying $12,900 for my mint ,1 owner RS6 with 75k miles in '16 ..and my '04 Phaeton i bought for 6400.00 with 87k miles that was at 140k when i hit a deer and totaled it .it's still driving around with a cracked bumper and dented hood,over 200k miles now \r\n..you seem oddly angry , you have a 50k reserve on this because you spent 60k putting rs4 parts on an s4? ..great car , very well done , but you arent getting back what you put into it ..You dont seem to know as much about these cars history as you do about building them . i hope you build better than you research . but after this tit for tat convo that wasnt supposed to offend you , i now question the quality of this build in general ..stay angry my friend", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536798510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2514863, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hoamskooled so you don\u2019t own an RS4? Just want to confirm that.. are you or are you not trolling my auction? What\u2019s your purpose here? I get annoyed at people running their mouths off about stuff they aren\u2019t actually knowledgeable about. I\u2019m not angry. \r\n\r\nDialed in KW V3\u2019s offer an infinitely better ride and performance than DRC. And what the heck are you talking about that it\u2019s not failure prone? Is that a bad joke? Do you have any idea what percentage of the RS4 owner community have replaced their DRC with coilovers? It\u2019s probably over 60% at this point. Replacing a DRC setup will cost you many thousands and good luck finding a shop with $10k DRC recharge setup.. \r\n\r\nYou doubting the build quality of this car is the best way for you to out your self as a complete idiot. Keep taking.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536807911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2514867, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hoamskooled you own a RS6 and Phaeton? Jesus.. no wonder you can\u2019t bid.. you own two of the biggest mechanical disasters to ever role off a VAG assembly line.. yikes.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536808064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2515673, "authorName": "hoamskooled", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoamskooled/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lol @ coils offering a better ride than DRC..guess you have never had a car with DRC ..Phaeton never needed anything the whole time i had it..was totaled on a deer. my RS6 has only needed a cv axle in 75k miles..and timing belt..CV was 79 for the part and 50 bux labor..timing is 800 parts and labor ..cheapest and easiest car to own . You seem very clueless about cars .No i dont have an RS4 , i like the OA3 ,but the carbon cleaning and low TQ never excited me much ..i was admiring this car until i saw the crazy price and realized the seller is kind of an ass", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536853458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2516657, "authorName": "wadeH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wadeh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hoamskooled The seller is right. Either you bid on a car or just leave the comment section alone, none of us here cares about your opinion.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536866531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2554218, "authorName": "dfheezy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dfheezy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there still time to turn this into an Allroad?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537988940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2648389, "authorName": "Dexterhopen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dexterhopen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "3 years of following BaT and this is, and may forever be, the most perfect car I\u2019ve seen on this site. Not to be creepy but it\u2019s\r\nthe background screen on my phone... would be the perfect upgrade to a more \u201cfamily friendly\u201d car from my GTI stage 2, 6MT. Not sure I\u2019d meet reservation", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1540715843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2649993, "authorName": "dsgray16 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsgray16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just to cap off the comments section on this roller coaster ride.. the car sold for $63,000 a few weeks after the end of the auction. This was roughly inline with the reserve on the auction, and both seller and buyer were happy with the terms. On to the next project.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1540831823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4182084, "authorName": "UnprotectedSpecs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unprotectedspecs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dexterhopen Late reply, but I don\u2019t blame you for the background piece. My only question is: how did you pick one among all the viable options for a backdrop in this gallery??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1582684723, "type": "comment"}]