Installing an 80's Retro Style Stereo w/ Modern Tech // Project Ur Quattro

Installing a retro themed stereo in my 1983 Audi Ur Quattro.
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[@floydbyrd9358]

FYI, Sarah...I'm pretty sure that most of your subscribers, including myself, watch your content because of your attention to detail. It's what makes you stand out from other car/truck build KZbin. Other then the fact that we are automotive nerds, your attention to every detail make your content extremely relatable. Thank you so much for being you. I'm just speaking my truth.

[@ronaldhull8057]

Just like to add an AMEN to your statement! I wholeheartedly agree with you about her attention to detail and her dedication to her craft!

[@itchyfeet90]

Trey is right. Keep doing you Sarah, that's what we love.

[@witchcraftauto]

I was going to say the same thing!

[@davidstuart4915]

..that and the adorable accent and, ..well, we all know what else :)

[@niklaswejedal463]

Exactly - Sarah's attention to detail is highly satisfying and also addictive to watch!

[@aubreymacmillan500]

Sara, don't count the Audi spare change, but make it a guessing contest. 😉

[@m.rei85]

KZbin needs a super-like button. You continue to impress me, no matter what. Attention to detail and the amount of love that goes into your projects is just great.

[@richardknight5548]

I love that you get excited over a dome light.

[@fishflash1]

Add enclosed acoustic speaker baffles to backside of rear speakers or at least close off the two rectangular openings in rear deck to get isolation for proper bass sounds. As it is, the sound from the backside of speakers will partially cancel out sound from the front side as they are 180 degrees out of phase (front vs back). Easy to do and is the right way to do it. Amazon $15.

[@blairhong6089]

AUDI-ophile😁

[@AJC508]

@@blairhong6089 Very nicely done!

[@AdmitthatijustdiditX]

Could you just wire the rear speakers inversely?

[@SarahnTuned]

I can use the foam 6.5 baffles, I have them in my MR2.

[@felixm.8910]

Closing of the cut-outs in the fiber-board might work, one would have to try and measure it to quantify the real difference at the listening position (i. e. Driver seat). But mounting a closed-box enclosure on the rear driver might not bring the intended effect, as car-audio drivers are designed as open-/infinite-baffle speakers (Not talking about subwoofers here). The manufacturer intended them for door frames and such where they already assume that your enclosure is rather large. Closing them of might well hurt the driver performance, due to overdamping. This would also have to be tested and measured to get a grip on what really works.

[@paintslinger16]

Oh I remember drooling over Blaupunkt back In the day, i was able to afford a Alpine deck after scooping enough Ice Cream at Friendly’s

[@YouAreBreathing]

This the attention to detail we love from Sarah.

[@1993Warbirds]

Sarah's joy at the dome light working is just needed so much after the crappy day I had.

[@abpsd73]

You never cease to amaze me how you manage to find rare and obsolete parts.

[@mortified776]

That head unit is awesome. A real shame it's discontinued. Edit: I love how you recast the screw towers for the speaker grill!

[@eggertakerlie7320]

Its actually not discontinued . . .

[@Auracanal]

I do not know in the US, but in Spain you can buy it in Amazon for instance.

[@ranger8729]

definitely NOT discontinued. I just picked one up for my old Ford Ranger, shipped right to me from the Manf website. Wish it had XM integration like my current Pioneer from 10 years ago so I can keep XM, but oh well, that's not the look i'm going for in this resto

[@Zzus321]

6x9's would have been better in the back

[@jody024]

Tape up the board, fiber glass over it, cure > remove: replacement done! The Audi is comming along so well!!

[@chrislampe6397]

About had a heart attack watching the time-laps with the saber saw. I'm glad you didn't lose any fingers. A couple of bar clamps might come in handy.

[@mari.s752]

Ahh yes, a blue point with blue tooth. Nice. I admire your tenacious dedication to detail.

[@ChazzLayne]

Every time I think I'm going too far with the details on my old Land Rover, I watch Sarah and realize I just haven't gone far enough.

[@AisuruMirai]

I had to use my hot stapler the other day for exactly the same reason as Sarah here (though I'M the one who broke the plastic). It is such a great invention. I saw a really old KZbin video of the original hot stapler at a convention, and it cost hundreds of dollars. Today you can get one for like ten bucks.

[@LearningJeff]

Sarah, that is one of the best car audio system manufacturers. There will be no issues with it, and the performance is spot on. Great Job

[@fernandoflores3220]

I'm watching these Audi videos and thinking that this car is in great hands. The attention to detail will set this car apart from other projects.

[@andrewsnoozy]

Hey Sarah, I am so happy that this beautiful car went to someone as fussy about everything as you are. It must be the most luckiest car in the world !!!

[@DimitrisDimitrakoudis]

Sarah, please do your ears a favor by closing the two oval holes that you have between your two rear speakers plus any other holes that would let air pass from the trunk into the passenger compartment. The trunk is meant to act as a sealed box for the rear speakers. If you have huge holes in it you will loose pretty much all of your bass. Love the vids, take care!

[@rpfree]

I agree. If nothing else, it's just the right thing to do.

[@audimaster5000]

Generally automotive loudspeakers are designed to be run as ‘infinite baffle’. So there’s that

[@larrydavidson3402]

Your not overcomplicating it Sarah, your doing it the right way.

[@stephenmoxley3004]

I love your work ethic, Sarah. You always do the right thing, and for the right reasons too. I have seen those hot staple welders but have never seen them used to repair speaker grills. That's using you head, girl! Looking forward to the next chapter.

[@stewitr]

"done in 15 minutes but..." Yeah, but that's why we love you. You're a car nerd, and genuine with it. Never change!

[@jaydawg2357]

This was so much Fun! You awakened fond memories i have of installing head units and speakers back in the day. Im talkin Sony, Pioneer, Kenwood, Alpine, Kicker, etc. I luv it when you say, "Head Unit." I think you do a Fine job. Remember, "Anything worth doing is worth doing Right." 👊💯

[@richardbates2367]

And my favorite subwoofers I've owned so far was alpine type r 1221d first version dual voice coil.

[@ianprice2298]

Your resourcefulness and perseverance is vital when sourcing parts for old and rare cars like your Audi!

[@AlHos]

So I had never heard of Highland Quattro and it turns out they are just 10 miles away from me in the North of Scotland. Great to know they exist and the quality work they do.

[@MisterRisk]

The music choices are perfect. And yes, it’s all about clarity. Pretty funny that dome light is the same one that’s in your 69 Beetle

[@JayLepisto]

Adorable, adorable, adorable! Loved this show, Sarah. Your enthusiasm for locating and then replacing broken and tired components is so addicting. Nice work with the reinforcement and carpet on the back hatch. You are quite a carpenter with the fiberboard and plastic repairs.

[@caroluschow]

this brings back memories of wrenching on me 1990 Coupe Quattro. fantastic fun times

[@screaminlead]

This car is amazing! That period boost controller is nuts and super rare these days. They used the same ones on factory Porsche race cars like the 934 and 924 Carrera GTR and even Greddy licensed the design for Japanese use. Retro sport sells new ones for $1500! Also one nit to pick, Abt is a name not an abbreviation so it's pronounced AB-tuh not A-B-T.

[@chapel976]

yeah, it's the family last name. Christian Abt was campaigning in DTM in the early 2000s with the company. (and that's how I learned how to say it way back when after spelling it out for years in the 90s)

[@johnfinch8173]

I live in Conon Bridge which is just up the road from Highland Quattro in Beauly . Both villages are just outside Inverness, Scotland. Small world Sarah and have a Happy New Year.

[@aislingmairead4939]

Sarah spends on audio and OE what I spend on shoes and Snap-On... No wonder half my projects still aren't running 😂 Love what you're doing, girl. Nice work!

[@finn.hermansen]

Great work Sarah - So lovely to see the respect that You have for cars with age 👍 It is a wonderful car 🚗

[@SuburbanBBQ]

I absolutely adore this little Audi.

[@GOIIWARTV]

The extra that you do cleaning adding adds to the quality of your content Sarah. Love it

[@chrismak4859]

I love this car, can't stop gawking!!! Would have done the same head unit, 80's kid right here!!!!

[@johanb.4636]

LOL! The book was printed before I was printed...................... Wow! I like this statement! Congratulations with the Blaupunkt device! It will be awesome!

[@thomasjrinnus9935]

The OCD on the little things nobody will ever see is what separates you from the others channels on KZbin. Keep it up!

[@jdoesmath2065]

Bremen! Super cool ... I lived and worked in Bremen for 3 months. Great city. There is no Becks brewery in Bremen.

[@tripppepper7924]

BRAVO on The Speakers!!! Job WELL DONE!!!💯💯💯💯💯

[@believeinyourself4457]

I'm remembering an Alpine head unit I had, one that I didn't even know existed before going to the shop, a 7380, dual preamp out, with an hltac1 head, it seemed to have better bass output than the replacement after it got stolen. (I know it was a pullout, but that gets old carrying around a deck, so I mounted it in a different sleeve, when it was stolen, they just swiped the whole center console...I still have one alpine cassette deck, a TDA 7537, and after a year with a Blaupunkt, the face fell apart, I got one of the first Kenwood Mp3 decks, with a face you could take with you, or flip it over to show a black metal blank. a KDC-MP8017, still have it, i wore out the cd mechanism, and never thought to get that replaced. I do miss having bass that you can feel way down the road, sold that car in 2007, a 1994 Civic Sedan special edition. ( I remember giving that salesman the business about how it could be so much less than a standard Civic, yet come with factory air...1994 was the last year for 5 speed special editions to come from Japan, they were making the automatic versions here in Ontario...I discovered one thing, when the thermostat stuck open on the coldest winter day, the replacement was heavy, and looked impressive, the old one was thing and simple) Is there a point to all that above? Not sure, but when you started talking about decks, this is what popped into memory...not complaining, it was a nice trip down memory lane.

[@acomputernerd]

Love the eighties themed music 😊. That’s detail!

[@WrathfulTexan]

Really enjoying this project! The 80’s themed stuff is fun!

[@stevenadeau62]

I love your KZbin video because you modified your vehicle to look all original keep doing a great job beautiful

[@swatbwana]

Best content on KZbin , someone you could have a few beers with or just hang out.

[@cD-vg5go]

You got a historic plate!! Awsome Quattro !

[@adammiller6606]

I can’t believe it. Before I saw this episode I said to myself I said.” Hope Sarah gets a Blauponkt ( spelling , cha come on ). I you DID. Totally perfect call for er Quattro and they sound exquisite. 👍That’s our girl, Woo!

[@iainmcglynn833]

You working on my fave car doing subtle upgrades ❤️. The joy finding the parts 😘

[@monica93304]

Seeing that dash apart gives me nightmares of doing heater cores on VW Beetles, and B5 Passats. I have to replace the heater core on my B5 S4 too... Sarah, you freaking rock. Love your car girl.

[@johnmichael2411]

Thanks for inspiring my daughters too!

[@jamesredman1263]

Holy crap - when you were showing the old speakers I was thinking what would be the best replacement upgrade and immediately went, "Infinity." Then you brought out the new ones and there they were!

[@cranefly23]

Loved that, and looking forward to more. Your joke about it having Bluetooth so that it will play modern music was hilarious! You’re always entertaining, regardless of the video content subject.

[@davidbaron6647]

Like all Videos U R amazing!!! U never take short cuts in your work you always go more then needed to make it right. Amazing

[@mr.anderson70]

Oh, I remember those Pioneer speakers. The head unit that was once in the car was probably a Supertuner III. :)

[@dr.clearbottom5952]

Definitely understand the need for music in the Quattro. Priorities. 🙌

[@TheBuddyandlilly]

5'11" let's you pull latch and lift at the same time hahahaha perfect

[@JayLepisto]

Heel-toe... and fingernails!

[@sydsnott5042]

Way hey thanks KZbin for finally having the UR Quattro show up. Eh up Sarah I'm chuffed as a chuffed thing I've finally seen you working on, in my humble opinion, the best car ever made. Yes I had one back in the 80's but mine had the steering wheel on the correct side (the right side). To confirm the Blaupunkt headunit was standard fitment on the UR. I can't find anymore videos on your video list. Why is that? You're one helluva funny girl 👧 and the way you do your tech stuff is 2nd to none. You're beautiful, clever, a car nut. You're one in a billion and loved by countless thousands. Keep doing what you're doing 👌 👏 👍 🙂 😘

[@bricks1010]

I have the same problem, I go down that rabbit hole every time. But even if no one else knows how clean it is....I do! Also my jaw hit the floor when I saw the Audi Quattro playlist, My teens were spent in the 80's so I know exactly were you are coming from how I wish I could find Quattro or a Datsun 280.

[@flyingfish2]

Love your channel Sarah, your awesome you fabricate, fix, restore, research and provide all the techniques how to do it. Keep it up, I watched all your fixer upper channels. You inspired me to fix my 4 fixer upper cars. 92 Miata, 93 Mitsubishi Expo LRV, 96 Toyota Hiace and 2002 Mellenia. I also put 4 Blaupunk 6x9 in my daily driver 03 Mazda 6, was a steal for 4 speakers on Am. Love the Quattro, I had that RC car when I was a kid from Radio Shack back in the days.

[@dannyconnors6872]

you are a beautiful mechanic

[@grayfool]

Audi content is never a bad thing. Perfect head unit choice too. This car is just about my favourite on the Tube right now.

[@alrestauro]

03:11 Love the editing! Visually and music score, it's got that 80's vibe. Your definitely a creative woman! Fantastic work on the Audi, Sarah!

[@nissanneal]

A blaupunct is the perfect choice for this year Audi. I worked on porches and Audis in 84 and installed dozens of these

[@Atodaso]

My god, I knew it was going to be Blaupunkt before you even got it out of the box. Sick deck :)

[@JustHere2oComment]

That screen filter for the time lapse during the removal, was sick!!!!! 🔥

[@dekkerlundquist5938]

Sarah I am loving this Audi Quattro project!

[@Flesharrower]

I'd love to have you working on a car I owned; your attention to detail and completeness is outstanding.

[@iainmcglynn833]

Darling of wiring strikes again I love this car and you = and that’s a lot Love that head , I’ve had the original in a Quattro way back 😎

[@markhoffman9674]

Looks great! Glad you were able to find the radio and speakers to fit! Nothing wrong with cleaning up were no one will see, is long as your happy with it is what matters! It will look great when you get it finished! Take care!

[@hughbarton5743]

HNY, Sarah!!! It is so great to watch someone is just excellent at what they do, and who cares enough(or is whacky enough) to always do it right. Cleaning an area that will never be seen again? Well, in there already....no better time! And Karmically correct....keeps the universe spinning properly. Great hand skills, too. Thanks as always, Queen of Mechanics.

[@fresnokidsr]

Ok I finished watching the video haha. I love how you try to make sure that you stay with OEM parts and accessories whenever possible. I feel like with all the work that you do on all of your vehicles I will learn stuff that I would've never known or been able to guess at before. Thank you very much. Have fun take care

[@rownelg]

I love to watch you work. Perfection!!!!!

[@russellrobson7632]

That head unit is perfect for the period. Love the sympathetic restoration with your attention to detail, I think I have the same OCD as you do when sh**t just has to be right! Went through the same process on my VW Scirocco a few years ago. And yes, I fitted a Blaupunkt London MR21 head unit to that, even managed to find the original sales brochure from the 1980's for it on eBay because I'm a sad super nerd... Thanks for your hard work producing this content, glad it turned into a two part-er!

[@djherr5014]

I agree with you about the factory service manual

[@gemballacirrus]

I am feeling a complete re-wiring of the Audi Quattro coming :) :) :)

[@bobuncle8704]

Never change Sarah. Your attention to detail is just amazing. 👍👍

[@Carluvr2011]

A Blaupunkt head unit? Sweet!! I didn't think they were even still around anymore lol. I haven't seen them in a car since the 00's.

[@mortyis]

Sarah, you are amazing, truly an inspiration. 😎

[@sblagg527]

HA! From your previous video where you hinted at the car stereo brand, I guessed it would either be a Blaupunkt or an older Alpine. Takes me back to my car stereo install days of the 80's!! I have got to find one of those Bremen units for my 69 bug, it would be the perfect head unit.

[@JayLepisto]

I was expecting Beck. Wrong again!

[@scottlp2323]

It's the Sarah way or the highway and that's our favourite way. :)

[@williamdonly7966]

Attention to detail!! Don't change you, it's what make you unique!! Well done Sarah, what an absolute awsome car to watch you work on !!

[@rayschoch5882]

In my other, fantasy, life, the mechanic who works on my car is as thorough as you, Sarah. Alas, the operative word is "fantasy."

[@rodneymounsey4168]

Sensational, how satisfying finding the hard to find bits and pieces for projects, I love how you can’t not do things right!

[@bikerbob2260]

Your attention to detail is so awesome, nicely done video.

[@dcxplant]

All that head-down work in the footwells is for you young folks!

[@stickman-1]

That is so cool Sarah! Brings back memories for me.... Used to do that in those days. Alpine and Blaupunkt head units all day long. Spent 1/3 of my life under the dash of a 1000 cars.

[@steviemichelle7271]

I’m not a mechanic, but I ordered the shop manual for my ep3 si hatchback. I never see another car like mine in my state, and mechanics never know what to do with it. I love your videos on old and discontinued things, because most parts for my car are discontinued 😩

[@LaddGardner4]

Your carpentry skills are a lot better than you think; deck panel is stronger than it was when new. :)

[@garretsullivan9201]

Sarah-n-Quattro, with New Tunes!!

[@darellsunderlin4670]

I think you did an outstanding job on all you did especially the back speaker housing. 🔊 I can only imagine how many hours it took to look up and find all those parts !!! You are definitely talented.

[@tedschmaltz4346]

I enjoy watching your videos. A very nice cross-section of technical competence and silliness... I am in no way referencing the Ranger Rear End video...

[@graffix11us]

Your videos always go by so fast. I'd just like to hang out in your garage for an hour or twenty.

[@ljmattox]

Actually that's one of the favorite things of watching your channel is that you do things the right way. Great to see someone take the proper amount of care in bringing something back.

[@botch3936]

This one gave me flashbacks of lying on my back, in the trunk of my Rustang (I'm 6'5"), mid-January in South Dakota, 5˚ F, holding a hacksaw blade and trying to get my 6x9 rear speakers to fit! Ah, to be that flexible/ambitious again! Thanks Sarah.

[@scatpack440]

What a beautiful car, talk about mint metal!!! Nothing like Southern cars!!

[@simonportlock2235]

As always, you are bang on regarding repair manuals. Just bought one for my Laguna. Just watched take the front speakers out. Had a similar issue with an Audi TT. That's when I realised a 3D printer might not be a bad thing. Great video. Thank you so much for making it.

[@crazeguy26]

if you own a older car you can make new replacement parts for others. have a side hustle going on.

[@erikstreda5980]

Actually this Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 came out new on the market in 2020. It is a modern tech retro style relaunch of the old Blaupunkt Bremen and you can buy it new at least in Europe without any trouble. Quite high price, but if you want to have the old look with new tech, it is one of the best options. I've got the same one installed in my Saab OG900 two years ago and I am very happy with it. :)

[@duckyjp17]

Really like this project/dream car.

[@janwiersma1449]

great period correct mod. Sarah! you can camouflage the cracks in the plastic a bit by spraypaint somw paintable underbody coating over it. it will mimic the rough surface structure. and possible cover that with some matt paint if desired.

[@grandmackdady]

now your making me feel old if i was 7 when service book was printed lol

[@archmagexiv]

Thank you Sarah!