As I stare into the menacing glare of this Audi, I find myself having a tough time deciding what I find most attractive about it. Every angle is absolutely gorgeous and the closer I look, the more I realize how stunning it really is. Each detail further proves that this particular Audi was crafted by the mind of an experienced artist. With that said, I’d like to introduce you to Josh Sherwin of Cupertino, California. He is the owner of what I believe to be one of the most beautiful Audi’s we ever featured.
Photos By: Elvis Skender exclusively for StanceNation.com
What excites me most about this exceptional A4 is how it’s story began. Not because it’s complex and unbelievable, rather, because of how common it is. This is Josh’s first car. Being fresh out of high school, his parents thought that the STI or B5 S4 Josh picked were more wild and powerful than he really needed. So, they settled for the more conservative A4. Not satisfied with the average look and strength of the A4, Josh began modding and admittedly “was just as good as any high-schooler trying to be a cool kid”. I’m willing to say that he’s come a long way since those days.
With a set of 18″ chrome rims and tinted taillights, Josh felt the A4 just wasn’t giving him the excitement he wanted. After researching possible replacements for his docile daily driver, he realized that he didn’t need a new car, he needed a new turbo. That is what started the addiction. Now four and a half years later this car has seen multiple turbo, suspension and wheel swaps and is now considered finished.
The third and current turbo kit was built with a Precision 5857 Turbo with a Tial 38mm wastegate. That’s bolted to a custom bottom mount tubular manifold, custom 3″ down pipe and 3″ exhaust with Borla mufflers. Fresh air is cleaned through an AEM filter connected to a custom intake tube. That new air flows through a Garrett large front mount intercooler with custom hot and cold piping and a Forge splitter blow off valve. A VR6 mass airflow sensor and 034 ME7 programmable fuel system help determine how much fuel is supplied by the Bosch 040 fuel pump and feed through the Delphi 630cc injectors. Boost levels are controlled with a Halman manual boost controller.
Increasing an engines horsepower also increases the stress put on the rest of the engine components. A 034 power steering cooler helps keep engine temps from affecting Joshes ability to turn. One of the features i really admire is Josh choice of manual transmission. A lightened Fidanza flywheel and Southbend stage 3 clutch, are added to increase throttle response and clamping force. Stock engine and transmission mounts aren’t always capable of handling an increase in horse power. They were replaced with a stronger set from Stern for the engine and a set from 034 on the transmission. With the engine performing its best, Josh wanted it to also look its best. That’s why he added an 034 coil pack cover, with oil and coolant caps from an Audi R8.
There are so many reason for why this car is on a level that most will never reach. Not only did Josh use quality parts, the craftsmanship and detail is second to none. Even with the exceptional work, I believe that there is one feature that stands above all others, the incredible 24k GOLD plated VIP modular VX-110 wheels. They measure 20×10 in front and 20×11 in back and are held on by an 034 wheel stud conversion. Most believed that this size wheel wouldn’t fit or would look ridiculous on Joshes A4 and as you can see, they were wrong.
These are the wheels of a champion.
For the suspension Josh chose to ride on air. When you pop the trunk you will find hard word flooring with an Accuair e-level air management system on display. This system is connected to Mason Tech airbags and Bilstein struts and helping to keep the back wheels working together is a sway bar from the A4 performance model, the RS4.
The interior is clean an simple but has many features on display. When sitting in the driver seat you’ll see an S4 instrument cluster, an AWE vent boost gauge, a Jetta IV headlight switch and an HKS turbo timer. When driving the car Josh keeps a firm grip on a Nardi classic gold platted steering wheel and a JHM weighted shift knob that is connected to a JHM short shifter.
If Josh wants to play some tunes while he breaks necks around town, he plays them through a Pioneer avh-p4100 head unit with a 1000w interior amp powering Infinity door speakers.
What goes fast, must slow down… at least when your talking about cars. Helping to slow the rotation of those golden rings is a giant Brembo 355mm GT big brake kit with Adams rotors. Even while sitting behind 20in wheels, these brake rotors look massive.
Although the wheels grab a lot of attention, they aren’t the only addition to the exterior. Josh swapped the bumpers with an oem Ultrasport front bumper and an oem S4 rear. A set of Aerocatch hood latches hold a DTM Boser carbon hood that gives the Ecode euro headlights a strong, determined and angry look. Between those angry eyes is a Caractere grill while 6K HID’s keep the path ahead visible. The front lip that Josh chose is absolutely perfect, the interesting part is that its meant for a Subaru STI. On the front fenders Josh installed ECS stealth side markers with DTH side skirts installed below the doors. Behind the black painted roof Josh installed a Rieger roof spoiler across the rear window.
There are many reasons to love this Audi, with its hardwood floors, air ride suspension and gold plated rims, it looks like a million bucks. What Ive decided I like most is the fact that it was built by an average enthusiast just like you and I. Working, saving and building piece by piece, Josh was determined to have a car worthy of taking home the gold. As you can see, he has.
Josh wanted to give a shout out to few people so we’ll just copy what he sent us. “Gotta give a shout out to the guys at 034 Motorports for helping me with my motor build, and James at BecauseBags for helping me with my trunk install. Most importantly, I have to thank my father and closest friends who were wrenching with me on countless over-nighters in the garage, driving with me all over town to pick up parts, and saving me on the side of the street with things didn’t go as planned. You all know who you are.”
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Wheels/Tires/Suspension
Brembo 355mm GT big brake kit
RS4 rear sway bar
Adams rotors
Accuair e-level air management
mason tech air bags
bilstein struts
VIP modular VX-110 wheels 20×10 20×11
034 Studs conversion -
Exterior
OEM Ultrasport front bumper
OEM S4 rear bumber
DTM Boser karbon hood
Ecode euro headlights
6k HIDs
Caractere grill
Rieger roof spoiler
STI front lip
ECS stealth side markers
Aerocatch hoodlatch
Black painted roof
DTH side skirts -
Interior
S4 instrument cluster
Awe vent boost gauge
Pioneer avh-p4100 unit
1000w interior amp
Infinity door speakers
JHM short shifter
JHM weighted shift knob
HKS type 0 turbo timer
Jetta IV headlight switch
hardwood floor trunk
NARDI classic gold played steering wheel -
Engine
Precision 5857 turbo
Custom bottom mount tubular manifold
Custom 3″downpipe
3″ turbo back exhaust
Borla mufflers
Tial 38mm wastegate
Garrett large FMIC
Custom hot/cold piping
Custom intake w/AEM filter
Forge splitter BOV
Delphi 630cc injectors
034 Me7 custom tune
034 coilpack cover
034 tranny mount
034 power steering cooler
Stern motor mounts
VR6 MAF
Halman Manual boost controller
Southbend stage 3 clutch
Fidanza aluminum Flywheel
Bosch 040 fuel pump
R8 oil/coolant cap
mmmmmmm
Wow…. My jaw just hit the ground… nicest audi I’ve ever seen… ever! Not usually a fan of gold bling rims but this pulls it off beautifully! Well done!
just give me a second..
holy shit, that is pearled. bad ass stance and wheel choice. props to you sir!
Yoo you guys should DEFINITELY do a video on this car! Super dope A4 by the way… nice post
those wheels became trendy fast huh? I see them on a feature on every car/stance blog I read.
man never did i think 20′s would look so good on that car great job well done great master piece.
what happens when there’s a hole in the road or a speed bump ?
You go around it? Or just hit the switch and raise the car.
Oh ok.
So on the photos it’s in full lowered state ? It looked like the wheels couln’t even turn without rubbing against the wheel arches.
pictures look amazing elvis!!!
Honestly, it’s people like you with such exquisite taste that inspire me to make a ride worthy of being called a ride. This a4 is absolutely gorgeous and, although I have a b7, I would love to make my ride equivalent in style to yours. Absolutely stunning.
As a B6 owner myself…thumbs up to this car and owner. Job well done!!!!
this is absolutely ridiculous….. in the best way possible
@aa That’s a question to ask if your not familiar with going low and the stance scene lol,ppl ask us that all the time but aside from that I really like the unique wheel choice & the color combo on this A4,much props to the owner
i’m totally not familiar with this indeed :)
Love it. I could do with the stock hood, but everyone has their own taste.
that sir is a job well done an truly a beautiful master piece, a work of art…
Audi is so… Beautiful
4 Rings all day
this car is so sick
This is such a gorgeous Audi! Where is the owner located? I’d love to do a video with this ride!
most recent work:
https://vimeo.com/51308064
yo dude, just checked out your video and I must say, absolutely stunning. I get such a feeling of culture and lifestyle from watching it and those scooters are very well done up too. I would love to see more of your master pieces if you have any.
could we get some high definition wallpapers?
if someone has some send to jaga8453@gmail.com
I never thought you could get this car to look as good as it does now. Totally worth every hour that you spent your time making it come to be one of the best looking car, it’s definitely one of a kind. So proud of you Josh.
mind.blown
he’s sittin on gold plated 20′s and it looks so right. He can check off all boxes on wish list he got em covered from outside to inside engine to rollers and trunk build. Awesome pics too by the way covering all aspects of the build(engine, body, wheels, interior, and finally a trunk set up) Thank you and love the car
The front end on that is all business…Well played, you can’t go wrong with the Boser!!
Ohhhh Myyyyy Gawwwwwd! Yes.
Nice car. But did his parents buy it for him? Or did he get it himself?
hey nice car man ….and btw whats the name of that gray thats on your car??
This car is perfect, clean and has style that will never look old, Props to the owner, definetly gives me alot of ideas for my unfinished ride
Front looks like Opel Astra
Absolutely beautiful!!!!! A true work of art! Wheels look beyond sick!!
I gotta change my pants, Too sick!
personaly i think the wheels and exterior look awful. front bumper looks unfineshed and the wheels seem to not fit the overall look of the car. i lovw tha fact the engine is well built but does it get used like it should? gold wheels are awful on any car.
must be because gold dope car
The modified A4 luxury sedan presented in this post looks really cool with its huge wheels, attractive rim design, excellent black exterior finishing, and overall appearance.
is this a 2004 model ?
Yah what Year is it? This post has been totally inspiring for me, only being 16 and being able to drive in a few months I need to get a car. I’ve been saving for a while and am looking into what to get as a great car to modify throughout the next few years of my life. If anyone has any suggestions on cars for an inspired kid with a job, shoot.
Great work with this A4… Love it and I’m sure everyone else does as well.
Carson Gray
I’m basing my car off of this, i have an a4 as well.
One of the sickest/ballsiest set ups ive seen yet!
question when it comes to the trunk – given that you have HW floors in the trunk, what is done to the sides of the trunk space? 99% of all cars have a cheap looking molded carpeting covering up left and right sides of the trunk. What was done in this case, cuz i sure as hell hope it isnt that thin molded carpet…
i made a template out of cardboard that covered the entire floor of the trunk from edge to edge. i then took that template and made the base of the floor out of plywood. i then mounted and trimmed the hardwood flooring to the plywood and laid it in the trunk
I’m talking about walls of the trunk G. Did u just leave them factory molds? Or did u lay out some new carpet or wood walls.
That’s a real clean airsusp. Set up. Cleanest I’ve seen.
What year Sti is the front lip from ? I’m super close to having my s4 identical I followed your car because I like it so much
I want to know what size tires he run because my friend try to do the same.