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Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 16th December 2012, 07:03 PM
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Posted By tallon
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Forum: D2 - Transmission 15th December 2012, 12:35 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,886
Posted By tallon
Are you building a zonda replica?

Are you building a zonda replica?
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 5th December 2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,896
Posted By tallon
What if I do use the instrument cluster? I...

What if I do use the instrument cluster?
I wanted to use it because I've been told it will fit my application (gauge pod)
but only time will tell

I'm not even sure how to get all of the wiring...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 4th December 2012, 04:21 PM
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Views: 2,896
Posted By tallon
Wiring harness and drivetrain swap - need advice

I am currently ripping apart my 2000 audi a8 AWD in order to swap it into another vehicle along with the engine and computers..
I am in the process of getting all of the wiring out of the car, so...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 9th October 2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,886
Posted By tallon
alloy? interesting I never heard of anyone using...

alloy? interesting I never heard of anyone using it. Is it still good for the crumple zones?

I built my whole chassis from just mild steel square tubing I didn't know much at the time but it's...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 1st October 2012, 11:52 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,886
Posted By tallon
not yet :( slow build, not much time to work on it

not yet :( slow build, not much time to work on it
Forum: D2 - Transmission 28th September 2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,788
Posted By tallon
I figured about the wiring, I wouldn't mind...

I figured about the wiring, I wouldn't mind that.. but what kind of actuator could set Park, reverse and drive? Or is there another way of doing it?
Forum: D2 - Transmission 28th September 2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,788
Posted By tallon
Eliminate gear selector for paddles?

I want to eliminate my gear selector altogether and use steering wheel paddles and using tiptronic shifting only. Is this possible in the A8? Even if the gear selector is hidden under the column that...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 12th September 2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,037
Posted By tallon
To replace the switch? How too much work?

To replace the switch? How too much work?
Forum: D2 - Transmission 10th September 2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,886
Posted By tallon
Building cars isn't a cheap hobby :) I look...

Building cars isn't a cheap hobby :)

I look forward to your outcome, though and hope it works out.
Forum: D2 - Transmission 9th September 2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,037
Posted By tallon
Yea I wish I had it that easy :P

Yea I wish I had it that easy :P
Forum: D2 - Transmission 5th September 2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,886
Posted By tallon
I didn't say there was a problem doing it I said...

I didn't say there was a problem doing it I said it won't hold up to the v8's torque when used like that.

I'm afraid our cars won't be "flying" with these setups since you won't be able to be able...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 1st September 2012, 11:24 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,886
Posted By tallon
yeah it varies you can get things pretty cheap on...

yeah it varies you can get things pretty cheap on ebay if you just keep checking but the trans can come from a passat that's the one I have, audis, BMW's and Porsche have the same transmissions but...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 30th August 2012, 11:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,886
Posted By tallon
Doesn't matter, using the 5hp24 in this way will...

Doesn't matter, using the 5hp24 in this way will make it probably weaker than the 19. Welding the diff on any AWD normally damages it because the torque only driving the front of the trans. Not made...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 30th August 2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,886
Posted By tallon
This is the audi I bought, almost a shame to tear...

This is the audi I bought, almost a shame to tear it apart
Forum: D2 - Transmission 23rd August 2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,886
Posted By tallon
For me I was told it would be a good idea to use...

For me I was told it would be a good idea to use it since it bolts right up to most audi transmissions and usually people use audi trannies for these builds. I was going to use an 01e but then I...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 22nd August 2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,104
Posted By tallon
thanks guys for the info someone else told...

thanks guys for the info

someone else told me I should be good in a light car as well which makes me feel a little better about it, I'm going to try to not add too much weight as I'm still working...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 22nd August 2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,886
Posted By tallon
Elvis I am doing the same type project, you're...

Elvis I am doing the same type project, you're supposed to move the engine to the rear without turning it around. This way it is rear wheel drive not front.
Replace the transmission with a fwd...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 22nd August 2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,104
Posted By tallon
AWD though? or maybe it doesn't matter... mine...

AWD though? or maybe it doesn't matter... mine would be the 5hp19FLA fwd version
so hopefully the newer 2000 4.2L A8 is similar electronically
I just wanted to be sure before tearing the car apart...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 22nd August 2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,104
Posted By tallon
Oh forgot to mention the 4wd is very long it'd be...

Oh forgot to mention the 4wd is very long it'd be sticking out of the back of the chassis :(
Forum: D2 - Transmission 22nd August 2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,104
Posted By tallon
A8 trans swap - 5hp19

Hi guys,
I recently bought a really nice '00 40V A8 4.2L
and I am looking to put it in a mid-engine space frame with a 2.8 a6 FWD Auto transmission.
I've been told it's a bad idea but want to do...
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