MY GIRLFRIEND'S WRECKED AUDI RS5 IS ON THE ROAD
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Get Surfshark VPN at surfshark.deals and enter promo code MATARMSTRONG for 83% off and 3 extra months for free! I bought this cheap but wrecked Audi RS5 B8 from auction for my Girlfriend @HannahSmith to use as her new daily once it was repaired. It did have some chassis damaged but we found we could buy that part of the chassis from Audi directly. Normally Auction cars come with no service history & 1 key but this one came with everything. Despite that i felt it was right to service this car before we got it on the road and into the bodyshop.. and i was glad i did! To watch the first video of this - youtube.com
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This video documents the rebuild and road readiness of a wrecked Audi RS5 that Matt Armstrong acquired for his girlfriend Hannah. The project begins with structural work on a damaged quarter panel and chassis, where Matt explains that the chassis portion can be sourced directly from Audi rather than replacing a larger assembly. He highlights the careful process of cutting away the damaged area and welding in a new Audi component, emphasizing the importance of precise alignment since the wing bolts to the repaired section. Before painting, the team cleans and masks the surface, applies high build primer, and seals the panels to prevent rust, creating a solid foundation for the bodywork that follows. The segment also showcases the decision to wrap rather than paint, due to the realities of color matching and finish on a car with bespoke repair needs. Overall, this portion establishes the meticulous, methodical approach required to restore the RS5 to a visually seamless state while preserving structural integrity.
Topics · car restoration · auto repair · vehicle rebuild · modification & tuning
Questions answered
- What upgrades or repairs were essential to get the Audi RS5 on the road?
- Key steps included replacing a damaged quarter panel with an Audi-sourced part, welding and aligning new chassis components, masking and priming the affected area, sealing the panels to prevent rust, and reassembling the front end with a new wing, bumper, and arch liners. The team also performed a service, changed filters and spark plugs, and addressed the oil system before the road test.
- What role does the two-post ramp play in the project?
- The two-post ramp provides elevated access for underneath work and makes it easier to inspect, align, and service components. It also enables more efficient space usage in the workshop by allowing another car to be parked beneath.