What Did You Do To Your Avant Today?

**CCA4** · 02-16-2011 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Audi Skate Snow

Last night I put the motor back together, threw on a new fx400 240mm clutch kit and put the engine back in the car. gonna wire it up tonight.

Oh is that all?

**CARTEL** · 02-16-2011 11:28 AM

Took a picture.

**D's Avant** · 02-16-2011 01:31 PM

/\ /\ /\ Oh my... Very, VERY nice!!! The brake calipers look good too.

**bryzf1** · 02-16-2011 02:17 PM

Looks perfect Tony. Those wheels look fantastic on the white as well. Are you happy overall w/ the change?

**Audi Skate Snow** · 02-16-2011 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by CCA4

Oh is that all?

ahahahahah. Had to replace some things so just pulled it out to do it.

**MmmBoost** · 02-17-2011 07:00 PM

I finally got around to installing my 034 phenolic intake spacer. What a pain in the ass with the engine in the car and all the coolant lines still hooked up.

**Phillyb7s4** · 02-17-2011 07:21 PM

I put my ECS mud flaps on today.

**A6Avant** · 02-17-2011 07:38 PM

I cried a bit when I hit a huge pot hole while trying to avoid a semi driving about 2 feet over the line.... I havent crawled under yet but I have a massive vibration... Hopeing its just a wheel out of ballance but I fear more....

**VR6T M3** · 02-18-2011 10:46 AM

looked at it

**CCA4** · 02-18-2011 03:38 PM

**SoCalS4Avant** · 02-19-2011 02:43 PM

Enjoyed some time out!

Ok, some pics from this morning...

**kneel** · 02-19-2011 07:36 PM

^ i thought you had a thule box?

**golfmanlk** · 02-19-2011 09:03 PM

washed it and gassed it up for my trip to VAST on Monday... like kid in a candy store....

**Haenszel20v** · 02-19-2011 09:07 PM

**evo_ski** · 02-20-2011 03:59 PM

In the last few weeks I worked on custom fabbing brackets to mount Passat Projector fogs in along with a 3k DDM HID kit. The fit is amazing and they look and fit completely stock. I am super pleased with how they turned out. The driver side one is a little crooked still so I need to fix that. Also, I picked up some S4 Bixenons with the black housing to replace my stock chrome single xenon housings. And finally plasti-dipped the trunk rings and used some matte black vinyl for the rear aluminum trim. I think it looks much better than the chrome.

**dwalmop** · 02-20-2011 04:16 PM

Drove through some snow.

**audifirst** · 02-20-2011 06:22 PM

nice

**kneel** · 02-20-2011 07:09 PM

I looked at the Avant........then took the GLI out for rip. Was nice to drive the 2.0t after some major work at the Dealer. Thank God for warranty.

**Capt. Obvious** · 02-20-2011 08:15 PM

I installed my new DUH front mount today. This thing is a serious piece of mandrel bending wonder. It took quite a bit more work than I anticipated to make it fit (trimming stuff, moving stuff, etc.) but it was well worth it. I ran out of daylight before I could trim the bumper though, so I'll have to wait until next weekend to finish it up.

Also, I was super excited when I pulled the stock intercooler hoses off, I've got 90k miles on my stock turbos right now and there wasn't a drop of oil in either outlet pipe. Woot!

On the not good side of things, I found out that my oil leak is coming from my cam seal on the passenger side (and not the valve cover gasket like I was hoping). Yeah, the one where you need to pull the cam sprocket off and basically re-do the timing belt to replace.

**naiku** · 02-21-2011 06:03 AM

Dropped it off at the dealership:

**kneel** · 02-21-2011 09:23 AM

Fired her up and took her over to Mtn. Creek for a small Audi meet and some riding of fresh east coast snow!

**jaustin** · 02-21-2011 06:04 PM

I got some GIAC FX power with 380 cc injectors.

Tomorrow oil change and diverter valve install

**chodemaster** · 02-21-2011 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by AvantJunkie

Thanks Neil. The problem seems to be a slow leak from the water pump. This really sucks considering the engine only has 20K miles on it. As of now, I'm debating on just replacing the pump, or doing the whole TB job. It just seems like such a waste to do the whole TB job given the mileage.

I went through your exact dilemma a month ago...

**kneel** · 02-21-2011 06:53 PM

i also cleaned her up and little photoshoot:

**jumpinj** · 02-21-2011 07:49 PM

Put on the summer wheels and tires (aftermarket BBS CH)
ordered FI DP and Cat Back
replaced air filter (what a PITA)

**BCsniper** · 02-21-2011 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by kneel

Neil, what kind and percentage tint do you have on your windows?

**Stubek** · 02-21-2011 08:03 PM

I BOUGHT IT! Been wanting an Avant since before I got my first A4!

**kneel** · 02-21-2011 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by BCsniper

Neil, what kind and percentage tint do you have on your windows?

35% all windows

**SoCalS4Avant** · 02-22-2011 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by kneel

^ i thought you had a thule box?

Unfortunately, no. I've nearly bought one about 10 times...even had driven down to pick it up from a fellow AZ'er. Every time I go to pull the trigger, I end up getting something else! LOL It's on the list for when my REI dividend comes in this year. Been spending massive loads of money there, and am expecting some back...so when it's on sale, I'll be picking up an 1800...maybe.

**kneel** · 02-22-2011 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by SoCalS4Avant

Unfortunately, no. I've nearly bought one about 10 times...even had driven down to pick it up from a fellow AZ'er. Every time I go to pull the trigger, I end up getting something else! LOL It's on the list for when my REI dividend comes in this year. Been spending massive loads of money there, and am expecting some back...so when it's on sale, I'll be picking up an 1800...maybe.

you got till October 15th then to get one

**Veereihen6** · 02-22-2011 09:44 AM

Did a 10-minute roadside tire change after the rear driver's side tire blew out.... yay full size spare!

**SoCalS4Avant** · 02-22-2011 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by Veereihen6

Did a 10-minute roadside tire change after the rear driver's side tire blew out.... yay full size spare!

<LIKE>

It's nice having the FS spare in the S4! I was disappointed when I saw the donut 9in my B8. FTL!

**Veereihen6** · 02-22-2011 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by SoCalS4Avant

<LIKE>

It's nice having the FS spare in the S4! I was disappointed when I saw the donut 9in my B8. FTL!

First car I've had with a full sized spare....now I gotta go find me some hi-perf all season or M&S tires for winter, and set of 19's for summer!

**nostradahmus** · 02-22-2011 08:11 PM

Had a custom exhaust installed over the weekend, my first performance mod (swapped black rails for silver previously) 2.5" aluminum cat back to Magnaflow 14862.

Inspiration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-lqvv9EMks

Quick Video Before Work:

(was the first time my neighbors saw my car...wondering how long till they are tired of hearing it)

**feelgood156** · 02-25-2011 09:21 AM

...

stalled it for the first time...

but yesterday, threw on spacers (10 & 12), tightened suspension dropped the front (need to work on the rears--what a PITA!)

Also recently had rs4 sways come in..was super excited about it! uninstalled the original andddddddd ::facepalm:: Obviously I didn't know the 08s came w/ rs4 sways.