1.8T Challenge Entry of the Week
Owner: Steve Schmidt
Year/Vehicle/Model: 1997 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro
Engine Block/cylinder head: Stock
Internal Mods: Stock
External Mods: Audi Performance and Racing (APR) stage 3 turbo kit/GT25 Garret turbo, full exhaust, Evo frontmount intercooler, oil cooler
Engine management mods: APR programming with 91,93,100,104 octane settings, 300+ horsepower
Transmission (type and modifications): 5-speed manual, Stage 3 eight-puck clutch with pressure plate
Suspension mods: custom Motopersona (H&R made) coilovers with 500F 625R spring rates, Neuspeed rear 19mm swaybar set to soft
Brake system mods: Alcon F/R kit: 4 piston front with 13in. rotors/2 piston rears with 11in. ratio all stainless lines
Wheel and tires: Techomagnesis Indy 17x7.5/Bridgestone Potenza S-03 225/45/17
Tell us why your car should be in the Challenge: This is the ultimate daily driver you can take to the track every weekend. Still can fit friends and groceries. You just get there faster!