New to the forum, have been gathering a lot of great information for my build. Like I said, this is my first Audi, I have had it a week and after three days I started ordering parts.. I got the bug!!
1. Getting the deck out is extremely easy. Use the four keys that came with your new kit, insert them all into the correct locations and pull. The deck should release freely. Disconnect the factory harness and set to the side.
2. Next i removed the glove box, there were 10 8mm screws then you can just pull down and out. Make sure you disconnect the MAIN wiring harness at the back, then set on a blanket or piece of cardboard to keep from getting scratched/damaged.
3. I removed the driver side panel as well, There are 3 screws on this one, one inside the panel fuse box and two on the bottom of the panel. You must disconnect the VAG and the light on this one. Then you can pull out and set to the side. I ran the GPS wire under the dash and to the middle of the dash just below the windshield for a better reception. You can really put it anywhere you would like. If you plan on doing this on the passenger side it's really not needed to remove this. But I am going to have all sorts of wires for my ipod, rca's for an amp and backup camera cables on that side as well.
4. Be sure you have the right harness, mine came with two diff. ones, guessing one was for an older model. Set aside as it is not needed. Everything is plug and play from there. The radio ant wires were a bit tricky though. You must remove the factory connections from the plastic clip, on each side there are pink plastic connectors that slide out. Remove these and then un-clip the metal receptors. Plug in the new one's from the harness and wrap with electrical tape, for one to hold them in place and two so they can be safe from touching a power wire and burning something up or worse.
5. With the glove box removed, it is much easier to re-install the Navigation deck. You can help guide the wires out of the way so that the deck can "click" back in securely. I pulled my aux wires at this time to the side and zip tied them so it will be easy to access when needed, ex. when I go to install the amp and backup cam I am still waiting for. Of course power up everything to make sure it is installed correctly.
6. Install the panels in reverse order and your good to go!
Navigation Installed, took about 30 minutes.
Present from the UPS guy!
Should have this in about a week, taking out one of the factory "fake" buttons on the dash and installing my own home link. More to come on this later.
Well I installed my ST Coil Overs last night, pretty straight forward install and these things are great! The front left collar nut did get cross threaded and I am currently only sitting on about 5 threads, but I am sure that Glen over at AMI will get this taken care of from me. Despite the front left being quite a bit lower than the other sides, these things ride very well. No bouncy suspension feel, I do feel all the big bumps in the road but with a lowered car it just comes with the territory.
Slammed all the way down..
Front Slammed.. I couldn't even turn my tires!
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. -Albert Einstein" "Treat everyone like a million bucks; and always have a plan to kill them"
2004 Honda CBR 600RR: SOLD
2004 A4: SOLD
2007 A4: APR, STaSIS/Alcon, VMR, Hankook, Ohlin, OEM+
New Grille, got it off ECS Tuning for 70 bucks on clearance! And of course the Euro plate... It will be about a week before its installed. Quite busy at the moment.
And I hooked up my "Homelink". Sorry, no other pictures other than the button. Just tapped the LED light and ground to the ESP button and then soldered the Mini Garage door remote I bought, then wrapped in electrical tape and zip tied underneath the stereo.
I absolutely hated the silver trim that came with my car, so I got a couple of cans of the Phantom Black Spray from Audi.
Sanded everything with 220 fine grit sand paper, primed and put a couple coats down. When that was dry I put the clear coat that comes with the paint down for a semi-gloss finish. I love the way it turned out.. Sanding off all the fish scales was a pain but well worth it. I will have it installed tomorrow with a couple of more shots. Enjoy.
Thanks guys, it's hard to stop once you get going...
I really wasn't a fan of the silver, whenever the sun would hit it. It would blind the hell outta me, which was happening all the time. Really wanted to do woodgrain but spending 300 bucks + wasn't too appealing for a whole new kit. Much happier with the new phantom black interior now.
Just had GoodSpeed Performance update me to my APR Stage II flash. After driving it for a bit you can def tell that it optimizes everything much better. Anyone who doesn't have a flash is missing out on the power your car can make!
dude you live in az and ive never seen you around! i go to goodspeed every now and then they do awesome work... you need to start coming out to the meets, we just posted a new thread for arizona and the new spots and times.
dude you live in az and ive never seen you around! i go to goodspeed every now and then they do awesome work... you need to start coming out to the meets, we just posted a new thread for arizona and the new spots and times.
Ha, I work right by their shop so it's pretty convinant to run over when I need something. However I do all the work myself, I enjoy working on my car.
Would love to come out and meet the guys some time, I will check it out for sure!
Matte Black stock grill back on... Just need a new filler plate!
Car is still hella dirty from the week.. Wanna let the Plasti Dip cure before washing her down too.
Also, Matte black interior trim.. Kinda hard to see.
Got my Depo headlights in, the quality is OK.. But for $200 bucks for the set I couldn't resist. Will be another week before I have installed pictures, leaving on vacation tomorrow. Here is some pic's though!
BTW the saran wrap is still on the cover, that's why there are horizontal lines.
I thought about them when i first got my car a few months back. Got a lot of bashing for them without any info or pics from people who have actually had them. Thanks for buying them and reviewing them!!!
I thought about them when i first got my car a few months back. Got a lot of bashing for them without any info or pics from people who have actually had them. Thanks for buying them and reviewing them!!!
Ha thanks man, If no one tried anything new then all of our cars would look the same... I love them so far, most of the people bashing are just jumping on the bandwagon for kicks. Ahhh the internet.
I have only heard of two people with them so far, besides me now. The two of us love them and the other kid said he had nothing but problems.
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Originally Posted by vdubjetta02
Good work
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