Biggie's BTCC replica project

**biggie_** · 25-11-09, 21:26

Hi,

Due to the problems with my car (seems to be ignition problems) i decided to put the Q4 on the garage and try to realise my project myself slowly.

That's the reason i started this topic, here i will post the upgrades i'm going to put in my car, meanwhile i can have time and money to do it

At the moment the car looks like this, arrived some stuff days ago

Wish me good luck! LOL

**AlfaJack** · 25-11-09, 22:18

Look forward to seeing the updates!

**Brul(tm)** · 26-11-09, 06:59

Originally Posted by biggie_

Due to the problems with my car (seems to be ignition problems) i decided to put the Q4 on the garage and try to realise my project myself slowly.

Hi there,

That sounds familiar, I also have a project in my garage

Please post your updates and good luck with your project.

Greetings,
Marc

**Xti** · 26-11-09, 07:27

Good luck, time and money !

**biggie_** · 26-11-09, 07:31

Many thanks mates! i'm sure it will take me a lot of time i'll try to be patient, meanwhile it will be very difficult, i haven't drive my Q4 since one month ago and i'm longing for him

**Brul(tm)** · 26-11-09, 08:39

Originally Posted by biggie_

i haven't drive my Q4 since one month ago and i'm longing for him

I know exactly what you mean

Greetings,
Marc

**biggie_** · 01-02-10, 20:23

Some news!

Changed Map sensor, spark plugs, some small hoses that wasn't in good condition, changed one engine gasket to solve oil leaks, new oil filter and cleaned the K&N air filter.... and my "bella" starts!

I know what I have not done for the moment is not a big deal, but for me that it's the first time it's great!

This week will go to the mechanic for some bodywork (Silverstone front splitter and rear spoiler), and soon will arrive more funny stuff

**biggie_** · 11-02-10, 20:52

First pics! i'll try to take some time this weekend to fit the rear spoiler and front grill

**arjunior45** · 12-02-10, 03:30

Originally Posted by biggie_

Some news!

Changed Map sensor, spark plugs, some small hoses that wasn't in good condition, changed one engine gasket to solve oil leaks, new oil filter and cleaned the K&N air filter.... and my "bella" starts!

I know what I have not done for the moment is not a big deal, but for me that it's the first time it's great!

This week will go to the mechanic for some bodywork (Silverstone front splitter and rear spoiler), and soon will arrive more funny stuff

some people {with Integrale} use to mount a small filter - the small one used on carts for the fuel line - just before the MAP to prevent oil from going into the sensor. Does not cost that much and keep the oil vapours out from the map. The only thing is to keep this line shorter than 45cm - if I'm not mistaking.

**biggie_** · 14-02-10, 19:55

Another more step on my progress to my "r?plica BTCC" project

Thanks for the advice arjunior45, i'll consider in the future

Wrinx, i have the measurements of the jacking kit, but don't know how to explain it to you, there are a lot of different measurements and geometrical forms

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**AlfaJack** · 14-02-10, 22:04

Looks great..really great. Painted tops of the bumpers look nice too!

**biggie_** · 20-02-10, 16:02

Many thanks mate!

Next week will arrive more funny stuff, i can't wait to get it finished

**biggie_** · 26-02-10, 21:29

And.... here it is! Recaro speed seats and r?plica BTCC headlight plates

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**AlfaJack** · 26-02-10, 23:14

Those seats look brilliant...can't have been cheap!

Are they difficult to mount? How are you going to do it?

**Xti** · 27-02-10, 18:00

Wow !!! Great seats indeed. It was also my second thought...how much these could cost. Anyway, realy nice choice.

**arjunior45** · 28-02-10, 05:31

Looove those recaros. I'd like to mount them too.
Do you think it will be possible to have the driver's seat lower than the oem one?
What about the seatbelts? How are you going to mount them? Are they going to be 4-points belts?

**Q4-Dave** · 28-02-10, 07:01

Originally Posted by arjunior45

Looove those recaros. I'd like to mount them too.

would you really?

seriously I know what you mean and it is some great seats indeed, why do you want it lower mounted than original seats?

David

**biggie_** · 28-02-10, 20:01

Originally Posted by AlfaJack

Those seats look brilliant...can't have been cheap!

Are they difficult to mount? How are you going to do it?

You're right mate, they aren't cheap

but i was saving money to buy them a lot of months ago ... I have bought them from "capitalseating.co.uk" it costs me 700 pounds (795 ?) with the shipping costs included to Menorca (Spain), here, in Spain the best price i found was ... 1100 ?!!

At the moment i don't know if it will be difficult to mount, i will try it on the next days, my intention is to put them on the OEM subframes, and if is not possible i'll have to buy some universal aftermarket subframe

Originally Posted by Xti

Wow !!! Great seats indeed. It was also my second thought...how much these could cost. Anyway, realy nice choice.

Many thanks mate, on my answer to Alfajack you can see how much it costs if you want

Originally Posted by arjunior45

Looove those recaros. I'd like to mount them too.
Do you think it will be possible to have the driver's seat lower than the oem one?
What about the seatbelts? How are you going to mount them? Are they going to be 4-points belts?

Thanks mate, i wanted to buy them many time ago

At the moment i don't know if is possible to have the driver's seat lower than the OEM one, but i hope i will have it mounted on the next days, will post some pics of the process here

**arjunior45** · 01-03-10, 06:52

Originally Posted by Q4-Dave

would you really?

seriously I know what you mean and it is some great seats indeed, why do you want it lower mounted than original seats?

David

with the oem seats I feel that I'm driving a tractor.
Too high and too close to the steering wheel. My legs are spread like ... you know and, changing to 2nd gear is a little difficult

**arjunior45** · 01-03-10, 06:53

Originally Posted by biggie_

Thanks mate, i wanted to buy them many time ago

At the moment i don't know if is possible to have the driver's seat lower than the OEM one, but i hope i will have it mounted on the next days, will post some pics of the process here

looking forward for the pics

**jimnielsen** · 01-03-10, 09:27

Guys, I have lowered the driving seat on my Q4 right to the floor by removing the entire structure that supports the OEM seats. Its a real pain to do, with lots of cutting required, but then I put in rails that allows the seat to be configured at any reasonable height. My seat is now so low I can't see the edge of the bonnet (which takes tome getting used to ). Probably not so good for a street car!

jim ~

**arjunior45** · 01-03-10, 14:14

Well, to be honest I mostly concern for having the seat too close to the stearing wheel and having difficulties with changing from and to 2nd gear. Very annoing when I 'need' to drive fast this car!

**biggie_** · 06-03-10, 17:12

Well, another little step... headlight plates fitted

Now i begin trying to fit the Recaro seats...

**biggie_** · 22-03-10, 07:26

Originally Posted by biggie_

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At the moment i don't know if it will be difficult to mount, i will try it on the next days, my intention is to put them on the OEM subframes, and if is not possible i'll have to buy some universal aftermarket subframe

Thanks mate, i wanted to buy them many time ago

At the moment i don't know if is possible to have the driver's seat lower than the OEM one, but i hope i will have it mounted on the next days, will post some pics of the process here

As i promissed... photoboucket album http://s429.photobucket.com/albums/q...fa%20155%20Q4/

Still haven't finished, but you can get an idea, i'm very happy with the result but as you can see on the pic below it takes a looooot of work and get me a little bit crazy LOL