Cars of the premium segment of class D of the 90s are very notable in the secondary market. At a cost at the level of the newest budget models and even lower, they allow you to get significantly better consumer qualities. Moreover, such cars are much more expensive to maintain, but still not as expensive as cars of higher classes. One such model is the first-generation Audi A4. The following is the tuning of the Audi A4 B5.
Vehicle Features
The Audi A4 in the back of the B5 is the first generation of this model, which is a descendant of the Audi 80. It was produced from 1994 to 2000 on the Volkswagen Passat B5 platform . This middle-class car in sedan and station wagon bodies was equipped with an extensive assortment of gasoline and diesel engines with front and all-wheel drive.
Currently, the cost in the secondary market is an average of 200-300 thousand rubles.
Tuning Features
As you know, this car is usually purchased by people who do not have the potential for serious tuning. In addition, most versions of the model do not have a reputation for sports. And yet, some of them have a high potential for tuning. Most often they modify sports versions of S and RS, as well as 1.8T. Most owners tuning the car are limited to small improvements: some slightly increase performance, others upgrade the first models to the Audi A4 B5 (restyling).
Body
One of the options for tuning the body is painting. Thus, you can give the car the desired or unique color. In addition, the paintwork on a used machine can have damage that can be eliminated by painting. Therefore, such tuning of the Audi A4 B5 is relevant. Recently, instead of painting, a banner is often used with a film.
You can also replace lighting fixtures. Tuning optics has both functional and decorative value. Thus, the installation of more productive headlights can improve visibility. In addition, the optics of the Audi A4 B5 can be replaced by analogues from the restyled version. This will update the design. You can also change it by replacing the headlights of the Audi A4 B5 with non-standard.
An important design element is the bumpers. Using them, you can significantly transform the appearance of the car by installing non-standard parts. In addition, the bumpers of regular versions are sometimes changed to analogues from sports modifications S4 and RS4. Thus, the tuning of optics and the replacement of bumpers make it possible to externally convert dorestyled cars into updated and regular versions - into sports ones. In sports tuning, refinement of the body is directed to its strengthening and weight reduction. For this, they use wiring and parts made of composite materials.
Engine
One of the simplest engine modification options is chip tuning. This implies a reconfiguration of the control unit, which improves productivity and efficiency. The potential of chip tuning is determined by the design and initial characteristics of the engine. The most promising from this point of view are turbocharged engines, that is, modifications 1.8T and 2.7T, as well as all diesel engines (1.9 TDI and 2.5 TDI). The principle of their reconfiguration is based on increasing the boost pressure. So, if the chip tuning of atmospheric engines (1.6 i, 1.8, 2.0, 2.4, 2.6, 2.8) gives an increase in power of about 20 hp and 20-30 Nm of torque, the reconfiguration of the above turbocharged options allows you to increase their performance by more than 40 hp and about 80 Nm.
As for tuning the motor by physical intervention, the easiest way is to modify the intake and exhaust. This is considered the initial stage of engine tuning. You can also squander the cylinder head. This gives an increase in productivity by 10-15%. It is very simple to replace the candles and nozzles of the fuel system. Finally, you can work with the timing, replacing the valves, pistons, camshaft, its split gear. Further intervention in the design of the motor is much more complicated and expensive, but it also brings more results. This implies working with a cylinder block and a crank mechanism. In supercharged engines, a turbine can be replaced, and atmospheric ones can be equipped with it.
Separately, mention should be made of nitrous oxide injection . This device can also be installed on a stock engine, but with limited performance to avoid damage. In any case, after interfering with the motor, it should be reconfigured by chip tuning. Otherwise, it will not be possible to fully reveal the potential of improvements. If you plan serious tuning of the engine, it is advisable to carry out improvements together to save time and money during tuning. Integrated tuning of the 1.8T modification motor allows you to get more than 400 hp, and the Audi A4 B5 2.7T engine, used on S and RS versions, is found in cars developing 1200 hp
Transmission
Transmission elements are usually modified to prepare it to increase engine performance. Although you can change the gear ratio. This allows you to increase acceleration or maximum speed without any other intervention.
To improve handling, the car is equipped with self-locking differentials, depending on the type of drive.
Suspension
Tuning an Audi A4 B5 of this type allows you to make the car more sporty or comfortable. To improve handling, use stiff and short springs and shock absorbers. The best option is a screw suspension. With more serious tuning, non-standard levers and anti-roll bars are installed. In order to improve ride smoothness, air suspension is used.
Wheels
One of the easiest ways to improve all the driving performance of a car is to replace tires. Well-chosen tires increase traction, which improves acceleration, braking and handling. Wheels also significantly affect driving performance, although many are considered primarily as design elements. So, the smaller the mass of the disks, the better the driving performance. In addition, you can change the behavior of the car by choosing the ratio of the size of the disk and tire profile. Large wheels with low-profile tires improve handling. High-profile tires, on the contrary, soften the course of the car, increasing comfort.
Finally, increasing the width of the wheels increases stability and traction. However, keep in mind that too wide or large wheels may not fit in the arches. The first A4 is equipped with wheels ranging in size from 16 to 19 inches wide from 195 to 235.
The brakes
The brake system is usually improved during sports tuning. Professional modification involves the replacement of all components: calipers, discs, pads, hoses, master cylinder.
Interior
Tuning an Audi A4 B5 of this kind is very relevant for a used car. This is because materials and interior elements can be worn and damaged. Instead of replacing them with original parts, you can use non-standard ones.
According to the purpose, interior tuning is divided into sports and comfortable. In the first case, improvements are aimed at improving functionality and removing all unnecessary. Tuning aimed at comfort is more diverse. It implies hauling the interior with any materials, installing additional equipment, etc. Separately, audio tuning can be noted.