My A4 B8 Build Thread

[Blake P]

Sooo HAWT!!

[ModBargains II]

Thanks!!! If it weren't for you I would have never known of the color to begin with!!! I really appreciate all of your help and cooperation through this entire process. As mentioned before, anyone looking for wheels I will send your way. Cheers.

Of course Garrett, glad to help
Now get them on!

[Okan509]

nice! excited to see them mounted

[Audacious]

Also looking forward to seeing them all mounted up.

[K1_Builder]

Called Audi, wheels will be on tomorrow. Im going in at around 12ish if work permits. If not, I'll get them on at around 330.

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[hender]

love 'em. can't wait to see on le car!

[K1_Builder]

Here are some for starters. I am going to try and find a nice spot to take some pics around town. Until then, these will have to suffice. If you guys have any requests, let me know. ENJOY!!! I know I am!!

[Blake P]

Love the wheels and I really want to enjoy the stance but your lack of drop just kicked me in the nuts. Please put some rings on that grille!

[tenfour]

Now that is win! Love the fitment!

[Okan509]

thats hawttt! good work. the stance isn't great in photos, but I bet it looks incredible in person. I think your chrome accents need to be matched to something else, like black? and I like the grill the way it is, or with the rings. you really get that big grill look with it the way it is, and I love that

[ModBargains II]

WOW!

Love it Garrett, fitment looks spot on.
Just cant go wrong with BlakeP's setup ;)

Now we just gotta get that thing lowered!

I hope you dont mind I used your pictures in my Forgestar thread here:
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...stalled-Photos

[MiracleWhips]

So we are looking at 19 x 10 wrapped in 255/35's, correct?

[Audacious]

Damn those look good. I'm with everyone else, it needs to be lowered a little more!

[TofuShop]

wow, that looks awesome. great color choice! did you wax them before putting them on?

what offset and tire size did you end up deciding to get?

[Blake P]

Not the best chop, but I had to try...

[K1_Builder]

Love the wheels and I really want to enjoy the stance but your lack of drop just kicked me in the nuts. Please put some rings on that grille!

I know I know. one thing at a time tho. One transformation at a time. When i was at the dealer, they pulled it around and with the new wheel setup and the first thing I noticed was the the spacing. I knew this was going to happen. I just need to figure out if I want to spend the money on the full coilovers or throw on a set of springs. As always, I will do the work...just not sure if the cost warrants fully adjustable suspension when she wont see a track day.

As for the rings, its very hard to justify almost $400 to get the damn rings back on so thats not high on my priority list. I would buy the CF fog grills and splitter before the ring holder.

So we are looking at 19 x 10 wrapped in 255/35's, correct?

That is correct. ET is set at 42. Tires are Hankook Ventus V12.

wow, that looks awesome. great color choice! did you wax them before putting them on?

what offset and tire size did you end up deciding to get?

Thanks!!! I did wax them, stayed up till 1 am doing that shit. lol. Sizing info is one comment up :)

[K1_Builder]

thats hawttt! good work. the stance isn't great in photos, but I bet it looks incredible in person. I think your chrome accents need to be matched to something else, like black? and I like the grill the way it is, or with the rings. you really get that big grill look with it the way it is, and I love that

THANKS!!

WOW!

Love it Garrett, fitment looks spot on.
Just cant go wrong with BlakeP's setup ;)

Now we just gotta get that thing lowered!

I hope you dont mind I used your pictures in my Forgestar thread here:
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...stalled-Photos

Lol. I actually went to your website today to look at suspension. I gotta draw the line in the sand somewhere on dumping money in this car tho!!!

And of course I don't mind at all about using my pictures. I will take much better ones soon tho and you can swap them out.

[Blake P]

ST coils are good and cheap. Doo ittt!!

[Highlander1010]

Go with the coils! Must have...I'm loving my H&R's though I am too burried to post pictures. The ride is awesome too!

[alfred.g]

Wow!!! Wow!!

[Highlander1010]

Go more lower!

[K1_Builder]

So my car as been sick for quite some time, but now she is better. I have a few things in the works that should add a few nice touches on the car. Parts should be arriving in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

I also promised you guys some certain pictures that I intend on fulfilling my end of the deal.

[alry23]

So my car as been sick for quite some time, but now she is better. I have a few things in the works that should add a few nice touches on the car. Parts should be arriving in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!



What
I also promised you guys some certain pictures that I intend on fulfilling my end of the deal.

What was wrong with the car?!? Im going ko4 as well and have been following your build for a bit !!!

[K1_Builder]

What was wrong with the car?!? Im going ko4 as well and have been following your build for a bit !!!

Faulty High Pressure Fuel Pump leaving me with all sorts of headaches. I have it sorted out now. Sending the ECU to APR tomorrow morning for the V2.0 tune. Other parts will be arriving sporadically in the next few weeks.

[K1_Builder]

I got a box today. WUHAHAHAHAHAHHA

On a side note, I would like to extend a HUGE thanks to Will at AWE and AWE itself. You guys scored a customer for life. My goodies came from them and right before they shipped I had told Will I was having issues with my AWE vent mounted boost gauge. He sent me a COMPLETE replacement, free of charge, and shipped it with my other goodies. Hands down AMAZING customer service.

Anyways...I shipped out my ECU overnight to APR today and expect it back Wednesday. In the mean time, I will be replacing the boost gauge and installing goodie number 1. I will post some pics tonight. Stay tuned folks!! Exciting stuff in the works.

PS, I never had to remove my ECU before as my ECU allowed direct flashing. Those 2 security bolts closest to the ECU are a total PITA!

[K1_Builder]

Took advantage of the AWE H&R Sale.

[Mops@Nemesis]

Yes!!! Cannot wait to see.

[TofuShop]

You're going to fall in love with your car all over again after you lower it. 'Grats!

Also, i think your grille would look better with rings attached to it. Just my 2 yen.

[Blake P]

Finally!

[K1_Builder]

You're going to fall in love with your car all over again after you lower it. 'Grats!

Also, i think your grille would look better with rings attached to it. Just my 2 yen.

I hope so! I am very excited to get started. I think I may install the fronts tonight. My ECU arrives tomorrow and then I can do the rears tomorrow night.

And if you think that, then stay tuned!!! I bought more than just suspension!!!

[k9lovr]

BBK?

[K1_Builder]

BBK?

Cant justify that cost as I do not track my car. Not enough benefit on the street for me, however brakes will be touched during this phase!

[k9lovr]

You can never have too much stopping power :) Never the less car looks great and I am looking forward to seeing the updates

[Wilbur]

Cant justify that cost as I do not track my car. Not enough benefit on the street for me, however brakes will be touched during this phase!

Red Calipers?

[K1_Builder]

Red Calipers?

Think it would look nice? I have considered it but I am uncertain whether or not the outcome will look ricey or clean. Lil nervous.

[Mops@Nemesis]

Yea don't do that. No need to highlight our shitty calipers. Go black, silver or grey. Painted shields and hubs are a nice touch as well. I painted all three black.


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[Wilbur]

Think it would look nice? I have considered it but I am uncertain whether or not the outcome will look ricey or clean. Lil nervous.

I think it would be appropriate considering the rest of the car. Maybe black, then they wouldnt stand out?

[Mops@Nemesis]

I think so. My setup...
Gloss black caliper and shield and matte black hubs. Clean and classy.


_MG_1202 by Audiyos, on Flickr

[K1_Builder]

I think so. My setup...
Gloss black caliper and shield and matte black hubs. Clean and classy.

I plan on pulling my dust shields off. I don't particularly care for them. More than likely I will go black on the calipers with red or silver audi rings. Leaning towards red.

Anyways, I just finished swapping out my boost gauge and sending unit. About to swap the front suspension out. I will take plenty of photos and might have them up tonight, depends on how smooth the install goes. All of my air tools are at my shop so it will be a bit slower. I wont make any preload adjustments until the rears are on as well

[Blake P]

Got a spring compressor?