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John
Bernardi
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AUDISPORTCLASSICS PROJECT CAR
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The car : 1981 Audi Coupe GT 2wd. I've owned this car for 16years
and it still has only 86k on it. I've done a MC turbo retrofit, caged it
, solid bushed all the suspension and reworked the brake system. Most of
the mods will be outlined below. |
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The body was completely repainted with a richer red than original,
with a lustreous clear applied. Paint by Tottenham Garage in Ontario Canada. |
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Every piece, nut and bolt on this car was removed, refinished or replaced
during this project. The parts for the engine retrofit came from a donor
5000 turbo Quattro supplied by #9 Auto Wreckers in Tottenham Ontario Canada.
Please visit their website for used part inquiries. |
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This car is basically reworked to be a track car for road courses.
I have built it along those lines, lightening where I could and stiffening
components. The biggest improvement was the installation of a SAFETY DEVICES
rollcage. The cage is a six point bolt in kit meeting FIA standards. The
rigidity of the chassis dramatically improved. I hope I never have to test
out the integrity of it! Check out their site. |
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The 2.2 5cyl MC engine was totally rebuilt from the ground up. In order
to keep things together under high revving and boost, I used RACEWARE performance
fasteners. The stud kit and rod bolts were installed and have given me
peace of mind while I'm thrashing this car around tracks at 16psi boost.
In the 3 years of running the car not even a trace of oil has been seen
along the head gasket! They can supply most vehicle applications. Check
out their website via the link on this page! A special thanks goes to John
Osborne for the careful machine work on the block |
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I wanted to run a small diameter flywheel and clutch assy for quicker
revving, so I stayed with the 4000 set up. I found that under high boost
that I could start slipping the clutch. Rather than go to larger heavier
units, RPS Performance clutches made up a carbon disc for this car which
never slips! It's also lighter than stock and allows for quicker smoother
shifting as well. I highly recommend one of these for any modified car.
Check out the link and see if they can help you! |
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To keep things cool, I had GRIFFIN Radiator custom fabricate a aluminum
racing rad for my car. They built it from my supplied drawings. It is beautiful
piece with craftsmanship second to none. I've never had a cooling problem
yet and you liquid cooled turbo turbo owners know how great that can be!
Click on the link and check 'em out. They have off the shelf units for
various applications and do custom work. They also supply NASCAR teams
as well. |
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I reworked the brake system by converting the rear brakes to disc from
a 1987 coupe. The fronts shown above, are 1990 corrado 11" rotors with
WILWOOD DYNALITE 4 piston calipers. I made up weld on adapter brackets
which look factory, to do this conversion. I have a WILWOOD cockpit brake
bias adjustment within my reach. The master cylinder is a Dodge Daytona
unit with 7/8" bore which is modified to fit. I have out-braked Porsches
at the track with this set up. |
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At Speed during it's first track test |
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Watkins Glen NE Quattro club event 1998 |
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Left hand sweeper at Shannonville |
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Presently the car is undergoing another change with the addition of
fender flares and wider wheels. The flares are replicas of the ones used
on the GROUPII coupe featured on the FIA coupe page. I have to thank John
Bernardi Of Schomberg, Ontario for the quality job of reproducing the
flares, without his skills I wouldn't have been able to attempt this stage
of the project. The wheels are 16x9" modular forged by John Purner of COMPLETE
CUSTOM WHEEL in Holly Hills Fla. These are very light at only 16lbs
per rim. Please go to the link below to see pics of the modification. |
Fender
Flare Pics |
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