Abandoned Supercar: Audi R8 | First Wash in Years! | Car Detailing Restoration
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An abandoned Audi R8 was found after 5 years, inoperable due to chewed out air suspension lines, but restored to pristine condition for the owner's surprise. The detailed restoration process resulted in a significant improvement, with no damage, clean interior, and even the ability to start the car successfully after being left for so long.
Insights
- The Audi R8 found in Traverse City had been abandoned for over 5 years, with inoperable air suspension lines and an incorrectly installed air ride system that prevented access to the battery, leading to its extended neglect.
- The restoration process involved a comprehensive detailing of the car, including exterior, interior, and paint correction, resulting in a significant improvement in its condition that surprised the owner, with particular highlights on the well-preserved rag top, tightened door panels, and successful start-up after years of being dormant.
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Where was the abandoned Audi R8 found?
Traverse City
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Summary
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"Rescuing Abandoned Audi R8: Transformation Unveiled"
- An abandoned Audi R8 was found, left for over 5 years, with windows down, and on air suspension.
- The car was inoperable due to chewed out air suspension lines, taking 4 hours in 20° weather to load into a trailer.
- The goal is to reach 750,000 subscribers on their channel within 2 weeks, currently at 738k.
- The Audi R8 was found at Traverse City, brought by Dane, who contacted them on Instagram.
- The car was left at the property by the previous owners, with an air ride system installed incorrectly.
- The battery was inaccessible due to the air ride system, causing the car to sit for so long.
- The car was detailed, starting with the exterior, wheels, and a thorough wash with iron remover.
- The interior was cleaned, including moldy leather seats, carbon fiber panels, and carpets extraction.
- The paint was corrected, with the missing '8' replaced, exhaust tips polished, and tires dressed.
- The final reveal to the owner showed a significant improvement in the car's condition, with no etching or damage.
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"Surprising car restoration leads to playful moment"
- The rag top of the car is in perfect condition, surprising the speaker who expected it to be damaged, with no tears or mold inside, and even the smell has improved; the door panels also appear to be tightened up compared to when initially acquired, prompting the speaker to ask a friend to take off their shoes before entering the clean car, leading to a playful moment of pretending to drive the car; they consider trying to start the car with a jump box, finding it has a full tank of gas, and successfully starting it, expressing amazement at the outcome.
