Rebuilding a Monster - The be-birth of Brutus Maximus

4.2 V8 40v biturbo - 450 bhp
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Re: Rebuilding a Monster - The be-birth of Brutus Maximus

Post by Shoppinit » Fri Sep 13, 2019 7:41 pm

I think the branding works. Don’t like the matte finish, obvs, but looks tidy.

Who did what to the gearbox?

/would benefit from 10mm spacers to give it perfect stance.
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Re: Rebuilding a Monster - The be-birth of Brutus Maximus

Post by steve2003rs6 » Fri Sep 13, 2019 9:08 pm

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As I have just found out. Don’t forget the brake booster valve. Really cheap precaution measure if engine out. Otherwise all day job to replace it.

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Re: Rebuilding a Monster - The be-birth of Brutus Maximus

Post by ZamboRS6 » Fri Sep 13, 2019 9:57 pm

Shoppinit wrote:
Fri Sep 13, 2019 7:41 pm
I think the branding works. Don’t like the matte finish, obvs, but looks tidy.

Cheers Shopinnit. Understood regarding Matt finish but, tbh, had not seen an RS6 with the same. Probs are a few but it does look sweet and gives form to the lines etc.

Who did what to the gearbox?

First attempt, they somehow totally destroyed the gearbox. 2nd attempt there was an issue with reverse. So, I got some other guys in who re-did it using XTrac (XM031) racing components and keeping the BHP to a nominal 525, then should result in a gearbox that can handle extreme loads and will last. Guys who destroyed the original box had to pay for the shiney new racing version. Worked out quite nicely.

/would benefit from 10mm spacers to give it perfect stance.

Excellent point.
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Re: Rebuilding a Monster - The be-birth of Brutus Maximus

Post by ZamboRS6 » Fri Sep 13, 2019 9:59 pm

steve2003rs6 wrote:
Fri Sep 13, 2019 9:08 pm
Love p
B16 pss9,S.
As I have just found out. Don’t forget the brake booster valve. Really cheap precaution measure if engine out. Otherwise all day job to replace it.
Aye. It was replaced

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Re: Rebuilding a Monster - The be-birth of Brutus Maximus

Post by steve2003rs6 » Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:18 am

Yes. Paint bubbling on the roof channels on mine too.
Near side sorted last year. Now offside has started.
Oh well. just another job.

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Re: Rebuilding a Monster - The be-birth of Brutus Maximus

Post by ZamboRS6 » Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:45 am

steve2003rs6 wrote:
Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:18 am
Yes. Paint bubbling on the roof channels on mine too.
Near side sorted last year. Now offside has started.
Oh well. just another job.
Pretty standard it seems.

Guys who did the wrapping, totally cleaned the body, removed rust ( was only a small bit on the onside roof sill. Zero rust anywhere else), filled in any chips etc, so the final wrapped result is smooth as a baby's butt.

Underneath, will not look 100s (was about 90% clean) but plan was not to spend 3 times as much on a respray and can always get it re-wrapped whenever Brutus wants new clothes.

Happy days and hope all goes well with yours.

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Re: Rebuilding a Monster - The be-birth of Brutus Maximus

Post by steve2003rs6 » Sun Sep 15, 2019 9:12 pm

That sounds good. What was the cost of the prep work and wrapping.
Have seen Yanni on tv do amazing wrap jobs.
Thought about it myself. But other mechanical jobs have taken priority at the moment.
Regards Steve.

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Re: Rebuilding a Monster - The be-birth of Brutus Maximus

Post by ZamboRS6 » Fri Sep 20, 2019 8:14 pm

steve2003rs6 wrote:
Sun Sep 15, 2019 9:12 pm
That sounds good. What was the cost of the prep work and wrapping.
Have seen Yanni on tv do amazing wrap jobs.
Thought about it myself. But other mechanical jobs have taken priority at the moment.
Regards Steve.
Hi Steve. Cost was around €2500.
Top quality job at decent price.
Also included full all round smokey window tints.
Very pro guys who push the limits on design and trying different techniques.

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Re: Rebuilding a Monster - The be-birth of Brutus Maximus

Post by ZamboRS6 » Fri Sep 20, 2019 8:21 pm

All in all. Total car rebuild. Components listed in previous replies. New mean as fu*k gearbox now. Wrapping. Tinting. Total cost: just under £10k. Happy days and a happy wallet.

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