Pittsburgh People

[4kqS4girl]

Went to A&M this morning and had some trouble. They did a nice install on my tires and everything but I had a bunch of change in my front ashtray and what do you know, the change is now gone. After confronting the counter guy (Rick), he went in the shop to ask if someone took my change, of course everyone denies it. I will not be giving these criminals any more of my business. I don't care about the change (0.40 or so) it's the principal of the matter that one of their "tire techs" took my change. Thank god I didn't leave my wallet in my car. Big for A&M, I recommend someone else.


The search for honest work continues...

This amazes me. I really can't believe that this could hapen?! I've left my purse in the car before and just sit in the waiting room with my phone to play games, etc. Though I doubt I'd notice if $.40 was missing. Sucks...sorry about your luck.

[rxrep]

Man Cave almost complete. Foosball table in process of being re-veneered to match pool table and it will go in the dead floor space seen in front of Crosby in the second pic. Awesome space; it has more square footage than my entire old house! Weird. Pics are only about 1/4-1/3 of the entire cave. Can't wait for you all to come party!

[streamline]

Nice Lee, I need to get to work on our basement soon, still debating on if i am going to do projector route or a big flat panel.

[ggg20t]

hey guys..

Just wanted to check in the regionals for anybody driving a beautiful santorin b5 s4. I saw him at donaldsons crossroads on Friday at about 3:00PM. The car had what looked to be like BBS LM's (even though i only saw it for a few seconds, it might have had another type of mesh wheel), had bright ass yellow fogs and an RS4 grill. He followed me down West McMurray but I think he went into Canonsburg. Anybody here?! Was suprised to see it in a summer mode!

[rxrep]

Nice Lee, I need to get to work on our basement soon, still debating on if i am going to do projector route or a big flat panel.

If you can control ambient light and can sit at least 8'-10' from the screen then projector is the way to go IMHO. Based on throw distance calculator, when I get the actual window-less "theater room" done (22'X20'), I'll be able to have a 160" straight across (can't remember the diagonal measurement) screen in full 1080P and 3D! Technology that cost a fortune just a few years ago is now sourced online at not any more than a high-end flat screen at a box retailer. And doing the install myself is where the big $$ is saved.
For now, the ~tiny~ 102" will have to do, lol.



But it does lose it's luster during the day unless I buy black-out shades, and those things aren't cheap, I've found. At night though... it's sick.

By the way, I friggen changed out all the brass door knobs to oil-rubbed bronze because of your house. We totally LOVE your house, dude! I wish I could retro-fit in the built-in vaccuum contraption you have. That's "ballah".

I'm almost done with this year's projects and then I'll have a G2G. I'm not starting in to the other stuff like the dedicated theater room until next winter. It needs framed in, and until I have the energy to move stuff to the attics, it is still the storage facility from the move.

[PburghNogaro]

If you can control ambient light and can sit at least 8'-10' from the screen then projector is the way to go IMHO. Based on throw distance calculator, when I get the actual window-less "theater room" done (22'X20'), I'll be able to have a 160" straight across (can't remember the diagonal measurement) screen in full 1080P and 3D! Technology that cost a fortune just a few years ago is now sourced online at not any more than a high-end flat screen at a box retailer. And doing the install myself is where the big $$ is saved.
For now, the ~tiny~ 102" will have to do, lol.



But it does lose it's luster during the day unless I buy black-out shades, and those things aren't cheap, I've found. At night though... it's sick.

By the way, I friggen changed out all the brass door knobs to oil-rubbed bronze because of your house. We totally LOVE your house, dude! I wish I could retro-fit in the built-in vaccuum contraption you have. That's "ballah".

I'm almost done with this year's projects and then I'll have a G2G. I'm not starting in to the other stuff like the dedicated theater room until next winter. It needs framed in, and until I have the energy to move stuff to the attics, it is still the storage facility from the move.

sweet, now we can undo all the careful work you've done in one unruly party.

[blacka4]

Lee, seeing your basement makes me want to do this to mine...but living in a flood plane makes that difficult. Plus the 6 foot ceilings.

[PburghNogaro]

it's with a heavy heart that I have to tell you guys that the S has been sold. for the foreseeable future, I will be audiless.

[blacka4]

it's with a heavy heart that I have to tell you guys that the S has been sold. for the foreseeable future, I will be audiless.

hope it went to a nice home. Welcome to the Audiless club Chad.

[1sadavant]

Anyone have an evap/vacuum leak detector aka smoke machine or recommend an area independent shop that has one? Trying to diagnose either a brake booster failure or massive vacuum leak that I can't find for the life of me with propane or a boost tester.

[blacka4]

sup ya'll?? I now own a home. <- that is about the only thing that is new with me.

[AutoUnionLov3r]

Hey guys, where's a good/inexpensive place to get powder coating done in Pgh? I've been trying to get some quotes but everyone is ridiculously expensive. I just need my wheels done ASAP. Any help is appreciated.

[JustMtnB44]

Hey guys, where's a good/inexpensive place to get powder coating done in Pgh? I've been trying to get some quotes but everyone is ridiculously expensive. I just need my wheels done ASAP. Any help is appreciated.

I've used this place before for work and they did a really good job, but it was not cheap. http://www.electro-kote.com/

I got a quote for a different project from this place and they were one of the more inexpensive places, and seem to do a lot of automotive stuff. http://dylanscoatings.com/

[JustMtnB44]

From experience, I'd send my ECU to APR HQ before I'd take it to any driving-distance "authorized dealer". Turnaround is very fast, actually. I'm not sure what the criteria would be to become an "authorized dealer", but actual experience working on Audis doesn't always seem to be a prerequisite.

This is very good advice. Lesson learned.

[JJPA4SE]

sup ya'll?? I now own a home. <- that is about the only thing that is new with me.

congrats... in 9 days (if everything goes as planned, i will be too)

[blacka4]

congrats!!

[JJPA4SE]

Chad and the new owner of Chad's S4 (I think you are on here)... I saw the S4 today in front of its new home (I assume), in the west mifflin area. Nice..

[SteveKen]

Hey guys, where's a good/inexpensive place to get powder coating done in Pgh? I've been trying to get some quotes but everyone is ridiculously expensive. I just need my wheels done ASAP. Any help is appreciated.

Delp Family Powder Coating in Butler quoted me $65 per wheel on my 19" C6 S6 wheels.

I'm guessing it's less for 17" or 18" wheels.

[01s482]

Is there any place that can tune AWD cars in or near Pittsburgh?

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[fshowcars]

Is there any place that can tune AWD cars in or near Pittsburgh?

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i'm guessing you are asking for an awd dyno? what car, what software? i tuned my car on the street and fine tuned on the dyno.

Lee, looking great! how about i finally pulled out of the garage and have my cars at the house... tight squeeze in my home garage, but it's nice to wrench again after putting the kid down for the night.

boost tester guy, i made something similar to this: http://www.awe-tuning.com/media/pdf/...ure_tester.pdf .... are you testing the a4 or s4?

powdercoating question: AMF has done solid work in the past... I know they have nice sized ovens etc.

[SteveKen]

J and S Dyno in Verona has an all wheel dyno, but they only tune Subies and Diamond Star cars as far as I know.

[SteveKen]

Anyway, It's been a while since I've posed some pup pics.

Keeping the boy (sitting next to him) company in the hopes that he'll give him some of whatever he's snacking on.


The Al Bundy pose, minus the hand down pants. Looks a little chubby here, but he's far from it. Currently 80 some pounds maybe?


Another rare time where he's actually sitting still and relaxing.

[streamline]

Going to look at an Allroad tonight, the owner works at c&g performance in warrendale. anyone know the place or people there?

[blacka4]

I know the place. decent guys. Expensive for repairs. Helped me out in a pinch with a crank pulley.

[clerkpalmer]

Hi, I'm new to the Pittsburgh forum. I picked up a new to me 2010 S4 at the end of December. Prior car was a 2007 S4. Can anyone recommend a Pittsburgh-area dealer who can perform VAG-COM updates?

Thanks.

[streamline]

welcome clerkpalmer, what type of adaptations are you looking to do? i'm sure most of us on here with vag-coms can help you out.

[blacka4]

Hi, I'm new to the Pittsburgh forum. I picked up a new to me 2010 S4 at the end of December. Prior car was a 2007 S4. Can anyone recommend a Pittsburgh-area dealer who can perform VAG-COM updates?

Thanks.

what are you looking to do? I have a VAG-COM and can help.

[streamline]

anyone have a carfax account? trying to get WA1YD54B12N039227 run

[clerkpalmer]

what are you looking to do? I have a VAG-COM and can help.

Thanks for responding streamline and blacka4. I was hoping to raise the brightness of my DRL's and activate the oil temp. monitor so I know when my car is at temperature. I'd be happy to donate a case of your favorite beer for your trouble.

[blacka4]

Can you do that with the drl via vagcom? If you can get all the steps and let me know

[blacka4]

any one see the news last night about the 19 year old kid that was driving a B5 S4 that was killed on 422 outside new castle? apparently he was driving crazy and smashed into a truck coming the other direction.

[fshowcars]

any one see the news last night about the 19 year old kid that was driving a B5 S4 that was killed on 422 outside new castle? apparently he was driving crazy and smashed into a truck coming the other direction.

nope... on penn ave two kids stole an s6 and wrecked into a brick wall around 100mph... both died at the scene or shortly after... no seatbelts...

[TV4]

wow at the last two stories...

on another note. Any Recommendations on best shop to get my H&R springs installed in the area?

[Black_97 A4]

Anyone have a spare brake fluid reservoir and master cylinder for a b5?

[SteveKen]

Anyone have a spare brake fluid reservoir and master cylinder for a b5?

I might have one lying around. I'll check over the weekend.

[streamline]

Finally found an Allroad to fill the garage.

[blacka4]

nice allroad, did you get that from the guy at C&G? or someplace else?

[streamline]

Yea I ended up buying it from Allan from C&G, super nice guy, lovin the AR so far

[JustMtnB44]

nice allroad! Does it have any mods or still stock?

[streamline]

nice allroad! Does it have any mods or still stock?

Its bone stock except for weather mats and a cargo area mat :)