# 2001 Audi Allroad - Beat Rig **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [December 10, 2012, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-audi-allroad-beat-rig/265713 "2012-12-10T07:05:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![ds50r](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ds50r/32/3491_2.png) [@ds50r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ds50r)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2012, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-audi-allroad-beat-rig/265713/21 "2012-12-13T08:16:24Z")
[![](https://derek.broox.com/photo/brooxmobile/full/13021/wagon-mafia.jpg) ](https://derek.broox.com/photo/brooxmobile/full/13021/wagon-mafia.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![GearheadNY.com](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de053/32.png) [@GearheadNY.com](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GearheadNY.com)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2012, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-audi-allroad-beat-rig/265713/22 "2012-12-13T08:21:16Z")
Oh hell to the YES! This will be my wagon mafia rig for sure. Got the adapter for the M3 wheels coming and the mounting components coming from ECS. Need wagon mafia sticker NAO! ---
**Author:** ![negawsklov](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/negawsklov/32/6689_2.png) [@negawsklov](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/negawsklov)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2012, 7:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-audi-allroad-beat-rig/265713/23 "2012-12-14T07:57:42Z")
good luck with this! it seems like theres always one or more of these in our shop at all times. ---
**Author:** ![GearheadNY.com](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de053/32.png) [@GearheadNY.com](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GearheadNY.com)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2012, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-audi-allroad-beat-rig/265713/24 "2012-12-14T08:06:41Z")
Oh yeah, no doubt! This thing still needs lower CAs and probably a few other goodies. I have yet to pull the intake manifold to replace the Aux coolant pumpe yet, but I grabbed the parts the other day. Looks like I’ll get to that D/Revers drum in the trans by Feb/March if I can wait that long. PS: Know anyone in need of some air suspension parts for these piles? I’ll be removing ALL the air shit… It’s a novelty as far as I’m concerned lol! ---
**Author:** ![HANSTECH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hanstech/32/6445_2.png) [@HANSTECH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HANSTECH)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2012, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-audi-allroad-beat-rig/265713/25 "2012-12-14T08:29:13Z")
> [@Keep my E36 328 or sell it?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/keep-my-e36-328-or-sell-it/51249/18): > > Sure man, I have to get Smoosh all squared away with his suspension for winter, so I’m down whenever! aight broski, i will keep this in mind. prolly be after the new year anyway. ---
**Author:** ![GearheadNY.com](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de053/32.png) [@GearheadNY.com](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GearheadNY.com)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2012, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-audi-allroad-beat-rig/265713/26 "2012-12-14T12:25:17Z")
Just dropped some flex joint on this bucket today, much better. Still have to seal the pinholes up because the upper portions of the pipe are, well, impossible to hit with the welder. Oh well, a HUG improvement over the not connected flexes that were on there. 🙂 Next on the list - Auxiliary Coolant Pump ---
**Author:** ![d\_gage](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/d_gage/32/6321_2.png) [@d\_gage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/d_gage)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2012, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-audi-allroad-beat-rig/265713/27 "2012-12-14T12:36:52Z")
Dumb post…But are the coilovers going to eliminate the air suspension?? ---
**Author:** ![GearheadNY.com](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de053/32.png) [@GearheadNY.com](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GearheadNY.com)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2012, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-audi-allroad-beat-rig/265713/28 "2012-12-14T12:55:13Z")
No such thing as a dumb post. The air suspension will go out and the coil overs will go in their place. The air suspension n these things has a LOT of failure points and it is incredibly costly to fix/maintain. The bad thing is you remove what really make this an AllRoad, the good thing is you make it about $5-$6000 cheaper to maintain. ---
**Author:** ![GearheadNY.com](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de053/32.png) [@GearheadNY.com](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GearheadNY.com)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2012, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-audi-allroad-beat-rig/265713/29 "2012-12-14T15:33:20Z")
lol the suspension magically inflated this evening on the way home… its still coming out! ---
**Author:** ![AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amd_is_the_best/32/6342_2.png) [@AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AMD_IS_THE_BEST)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2012, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-audi-allroad-beat-rig/265713/30 "2012-12-14T21:08:18Z")
The reverse thing is a pretty common issue with these auto transmissions. I don’t know the details but it just happened to my friends mom’s A8. A local shop in Scotia/Glenville rebuilt it I believe. He knows them well. Let me know if you are interested in a contact. Putting in a replacement is a bad idea as it’s possible it’ll end up the same way :-/ ---
**Author:** ![GearheadNY.com](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de053/32.png) [@GearheadNY.com](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GearheadNY.com)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2012, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-audi-allroad-beat-rig/265713/31 "2012-12-15T05:25:44Z")
Yeah total bummer with these transmissions. Guess the end of the drum that contains the clutches lfor drivve and reverse just snaps off! Not that i want to be cheap about it but i think im going to be getting the updated drum anc installing onlynthat depending on how crappy everything is inside the trans when it comex apart. My budget on tbis project is running a little thin but ive got a,most everything needed to get it all done somewhat properly. Though if you have this shops # ill see if they can get me the updated drum or more information on the trans. ---
**Author:** ![GearheadNY.com](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de053/32.png) [@GearheadNY.com](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GearheadNY.com)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2012, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-audi-allroad-beat-rig/265713/32 "2012-12-15T17:34:09Z")
Got the aux coolant pump n there today. What a shitty job that was. At least its done now! It has what i can only describe as 90k worth of dried coolant hanging from it… ---
**Author:** ![waltbabyluv](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/waltbabyluv/32/6300_2.png) [@waltbabyluv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/waltbabyluv)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-audi-allroad-beat-rig/265713/33 "2012-12-16T09:16:44Z")
> [@no casino for Buffalo.....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-casino-for-buffalo/51202/81): > > Seeing it sit like that reminds me of the old 90’s Lincoln Towncars that you would see everywhere with the busted suspensions. Either way, it looks like an interesting project, good luck! What was up with those town cars? I remember seeing those squatted all over the place haha ---
**Author:** ![GearheadNY.com](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de053/32.png) [@GearheadNY.com](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GearheadNY.com)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 5:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-audi-allroad-beat-rig/265713/34 "2012-12-17T05:33:53Z")
These air suspensions are expensive as hell from the manufacturer. There isn’t much of an aftermarket for these and there aren’t many working used pieces either. Unlike the chodes who rock the Lincolns all squatted cuz they can’t throw 200 bones down for a coil over replacement, I’ll throw a coil over setup on this rig 🙂 Latest development: The front driver wheel seems to have shifted a couple inches forward… can’t put my finger on it, but I think either the rear front lower control arm is broken, or the front sub-frame has in fact begun to move! That and the upper front control arm ball joint is shot too. Getting down to the rest of the undisclosed issues! ---
**Author:** ![d\_gage](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/d_gage/32/6321_2.png) [@d\_gage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/d_gage)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-audi-allroad-beat-rig/265713/35 "2012-12-17T05:40:57Z")
> [@Lincoln town car \> grand am](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lincoln-town-car-grand-am/50495/25): > > No such thing as a dumb post. The air suspension will go out and the coil overs will go in their place. The air suspension n these things has a LOT of failure points and it is incredibly costly to fix/maintain. > > The bad thing is you remove what really make this an AllRoad, the good thing is you make it about $5-$6000 cheaper to maintain. Cool, coilovers sound like a no-brainer then. ---
**Author:** ![GearheadNY.com](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de053/32.png) [@GearheadNY.com](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GearheadNY.com)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2012, 6:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-audi-allroad-beat-rig/265713/36 "2012-12-18T06:10:47Z")
Bought some stickers for it. Not really a mod, but some fun stuff never the less. ![http://www.ihatestickers.com/images/medium/motorsports/other/IHS-C-ZMBRV_MED.jpg](http://www.ihatestickers.com/images/medium/motorsports/other/IHS-C-ZMBRV_MED.jpg) ![http://www.ihatestickers.com/images/medium/motorsports/other/IHS-C-SHTYG_MED.jpg](http://www.ihatestickers.com/images/medium/motorsports/other/IHS-C-SHTYG_MED.jpg) ![http://www.ihatestickers.com/images/medium/motorsports/other/IHS-C-BAFG_MED.jpg](http://www.ihatestickers.com/images/medium/motorsports/other/IHS-C-BAFG_MED.jpg) ![http://www.ihatestickers.com/images/medium/motorsports/other/IHS-C-DUMPED_MED.jpg](http://www.ihatestickers.com/images/medium/motorsports/other/IHS-C-DUMPED_MED.jpg) ![http://www.ihatestickers.com/images/medium/motorsports/other/IHS-C-ADOPE_MED.jpg](http://www.ihatestickers.com/images/medium/motorsports/other/IHS-C-ADOPE_MED.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![adamea1635](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bc8723/32.png) [@adamea1635](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/adamea1635)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2012, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-audi-allroad-beat-rig/265713/37 "2012-12-18T06:56:10Z")
LOL “Slammed harder than your Girlfriend.” ---
**Author:** ![GearheadNY.com](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de053/32.png) [@GearheadNY.com](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GearheadNY.com)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2012, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-audi-allroad-beat-rig/265713/38 "2012-12-18T08:17:35Z")
Good news, the adapters shipped out today, suspension mounting parts will ship tomorrow, and I should have them by Friday. Maybe Install them on Saturday, but I may just enjoy my weekend for a change. Pics will be up when they come in and when I start work. Tomorrow I’ll post up updates with of the subframe/control arm issues and the exhaust flex joint job. ---
**Author:** ![GearheadNY.com](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de053/32.png) [@GearheadNY.com](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GearheadNY.com)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2012, 4:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-audi-allroad-beat-rig/265713/39 "2012-12-19T16:24:46Z")
So as it turns out, the front lower rear control ar ball joint has in fact shit all over itself. In fact, I believe (this is purely speculation) that the previous owner had experienced this phenomenon before. In any event, I have ordered a new lower front rear position control arm from ECS and it should be here in about a week or two. In the mean time, this pig will collect dust/snow/shit out in my driveway 🙂 Here are the pics of what a blown apart lower ball joint will do for you: ![http://www.gearheadny.com/images/vehicles/Allroad/DSCN0085m.jpg](http://www.gearheadny.com/images/vehicles/Allroad/DSCN0085m.jpg) ![http://www.gearheadny.com/images/vehicles/Allroad/DSCN0086m.jpg](http://www.gearheadny.com/images/vehicles/Allroad/DSCN0086m.jpg) Pretty sweet… I’ll post up pictures of the coil over assembly/setup when the suspension mounting parts come in on Friday. O, BTW, got wagons? ![http://www.gearheadny.com/images/vehicles/Allroad/DSCN008m.jpg](http://www.gearheadny.com/images/vehicles/Allroad/DSCN008m.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![dc2nick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dc2nick/32/6289_2.png) [@dc2nick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dc2nick)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2012, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-audi-allroad-beat-rig/265713/40 "2012-12-19T16:40:22Z")
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