In the handling department, a set of Hotchkis S4 sway bars complements the aforementioned Tein coilovers, while a set of monster-sized Stasis/Alcon big brakes can provide incredible stopping power. "I love the brakes," Shawn stated.
"You can't go wrong with Alcon, so we [fifteen52] think are we're about to launch our own line of Alcon-based VW and Audi BBKs."
Since the Ultrasport includes special bodywork, Shawn didn't go crazy with the cosmetic mods: "I really like the Ultrasport air dam, so I got Tee from Don't Stare Customz to mold it into the bumper for a smoother look." He also added an S4 front grille and rear valance, a rear window spoiler and an LLtek front splitter to round out the exterior.
"The interior was next on my list," Shawn told us, "but fifteen52 has a few projects to complete so I've decided to consider the A4 finished and sell it."
He won't say what's his next project car will be, but he assured us it will have four rings on the grille. We like the sound of that, and since we're hoping to put together another Audi-specific issue in the future, we'll be setting aside a few pages for whatever Shawn and fifteen52 come up.
Tech Spec
2004 Audi A4 1.8T Ultrasport Fronttrak
Owner: Shawn Grawunde
Location: Sarasota, FL
Occupation: fifteen52 v.2 co-owner
Engine:
1.8 liter 20v four-cylinder with Garrett GT3076R (.63 A/R, 4" anti-surge inlet, 3" V-band exhaust flange, T3 turbine flange), ATP T3-flanged manifold, custom 3" V-band downpipe, Tial 38mm external wastegate, Tial 50mm blow-off valve, custom FMIC using 22x11.3x2.5" Garrett Hi Density core, 2.5" charge pipe, 3" intercooler to throttle body, Integrated Engineering connecting rods with ARP 2000 rod bolts, AWP forged crank, Snow Performance stage 2 water/methanol injection with MAP controller and 375cc injector, custom Revo GT30 software with SPS3, Siemens 630cc injectors, custom 3" SS exhaust with dual Magnaflow 14816 quad tip mufflers, GReddy remote power steering cooler, '02 upper rain tray cover, RS4 side engine cover
Drivetrain:
five-speed manual transmission, fifteen52 short shifter, Southbend OFE SS stage 4 clutch
Brakes:
Stasis/Alcon 355mm two-piece floating rotors with Alcon Mono 4 calipers front, 305mm rear rotors, Ferodo DS2500 brake pads, Goodridge braided lines, Motul 5.1 brake fluid
Suspension:
Tein Super Street coilovers, Hotchkis S4 35mm front and adjustable 22mm rear sway bars
Wheels & Tires:
19x8.5" front, 19x9.5" rear HRE C20 satin charcoal wheels with 235/35 front, 245/35-19 rear Kumho Ecsta SPT tires
Exterior:
molded/shaved Ultrasport front air dam, LLtek carbon splitter, OEM S4 rear valance modified for quad tips, DTH carbon roof spoiler, OEM S4 grille, Texon 8500K HID kit
Interior:
Turbosmart e-boost2 electronic boost controller, Innovate XD16 with LC-1 wideband controller
Audio/Visual:
Alpine IVA-D310 head unit, JL Audio 500/5 amp, XR650-CSi components and 10W7 subwoofer
Thanks:
Brad, Adrian, Sam at fifteen52, Janelle, Mom & Dad, Eric and Adam at Supreme Power Parts, Greg and Mike at DTH, Tee at Don't Stare Customz