SP Rides: Gotta’ Love The Audi

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By Michael Kitchens

Name: Cliff Torrijos
Age: 37
Occupation: “Trophy spouse”
Hobbies: Cars, volleyball, rock-climbing
Year/Make/Model: 2002 Audi S4 Avant
Color: Nogaro Blue
ENGINE: GIAC X Stage 2 (18psi) ECU, 034 Motorsport X34 Intake with Carbon Fiber Heat Shield, 034 Motorsport Ceramic Coated Bi-Pipes, APR R1 Diverter Valves, 034 Throttle Boddy Boot, ECS Tuning Silicone Hoses, SSAC V4 3-inch Downpipes, SSAC Test Pipes, SSAC Twin 2 Cat Back Exhaust, 034 Motorsport 2.0T FSI Coil Conversion, NGK BKR7E Spark Plugs, Bosch 044 Fuel Pump with 034 Drop-In Basket, Super 16 Electric Fan Kit with Variable Speed Fan Controller, 034 Motorsport Snub Mount & Cage, 034 Motorsport Engine and Transmission Mounts, Powder Coated Intake Manifold and Valve Covers
EXTERIOR: OEM RS4 Grill, OEM RS4 Hatch Spoiler, Depo H7 eCode Headlights, Cupra R Front Bumper Lip, 3M Carbon Fiber Vinyl Wrap B and C Pillars, LED Bulbs
INTERIOR: Custom Flat Bottom Alcantara / Air Leather Steering wheel, Black Forest Industries GS2 Air Leather Weighted Shift Knob, JHM Solid Short Shifter & Linkage Trio, SRP Racing Pedals with Footrest, Updated Instrument Cluster Gauge Faces with Silver Rings, Podi Electric Boost Gauge, Pioneer AppRadio 3, LED Interior Lights
SUSPENSION: ST Speedtech Coilovers, SPC Adjustable Front Control Arms, 034 Motorsport Adjustable Rear Control Arms, 034 Motorsport Sway Bar & Reinforcement Brackets, 034 Motorsport Billet Differential Carrier, Apikol Billet Street Differential Mount
BRAKES: B7 S4 Front Brake Caliper w 345mm Drill/Drill/Slot Adam’s Rotors, Apikol Rear Brake Upgrade w 300mm Drill/Drill/Slot Adam’s Rotors, USP Motorsports Stainless Steel Braided Lines
WHEELS: VMR V718 18×9.5 5×120 (driver side), VMR V701 18×9.5 5×120 (passenger side), Motorsport Tech PCD Adapters, Hankook Ventus Evo2 225 40 18, S4 Valve Stem Caps

When you grow up in Southern California, it’s easy to appreciate the region’s automotive ambiance. Nice cars are seemingly everywhere, and when viewed, their intoxicating allure is often difficult to resist.

So it makes perfect sense why Cliff Torrijos, a native of The Golden State, would want to turn as many heads as possible when he’s in his 2002 Audi S4 Avant. For him, it’s all about the art of the build and creating something unique for himself.

The Audi is Torrijos’ choice for understated reasons. He prefers the quiet elegance and luxury the brand provides, not to mention the power that resides under the hood. This 2002 Audi S4 Avant is a capable platform featuring AWD and a twin turbo V6 engine capable of putting out a ton of power. What makes this car even more unique is that it’s a rare jewel. It’s the only wagon ever imported to the U.S. with this exact set of specs: a Nogaro Blue 6-speed with the Blue Alcantara Sport Package.

“Anyone can make a 2-door sports car look cool and fast, but it’s a challenge to take a wagon and do the same,” said Torrijos.

The ride was intended to be more of a daily driver with slight modifications that will still turn heads on the street as well as make something true Audi enthusiasts will appreciate, he added. Currently, the car has been modified to the Stage 2+ tune and features a nice selection of modifications that raise its current output to about 300WHP. Considering the sizable drivetrain loss AWD brings to the table, this is pretty impressive.

The tune includes a GIAC X Stage 2 ECU set to 18psi. 034 Motorsport added both an X34 Intake and Ceramic Coated Bi-Pipes to the build while APR R1 Diverter valves and a full set of pipes by SSAC provide the growl and grunt. A new Bosch 044 Fuel pump gives more fuel while NGK BKR7E plugs are combined with a 034 Motorsport FSI Coil conversion for more spark.

The exterior modifications are slight, but feature a choice selection of mods with an OEM RS4 Grill, Hatch Spoiler and Cupra R Front Bumper lip. The interior has been added to by a custom flat bottom Alcantara Air Leater steering wheel, Black Forest Industries GS2 shift knob and SRP racing pedals. The instrument cluster has been updated and a Podi Electric Boost Gauge has been added with LED interior lights all around.

The suspension features ST Speedtech coilovers, SPC Adjustable front control arms and another set of 034 Motorsport goodies.  Wheels are some of Torrijos’ favorite, as he actually runs two different sets including VMR v7 18x9s on the driver side and VMR v701s on the passenger’s die. All four feature Hankook Ventus Evo2s at 225/40R 18.

Not surprisingly, Torrijos adores this car. It’s a testament to his love of Audi and his urge to build something that stands out from the pack.

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