The Avant's Timeline.

**Will@R.A.I.** · 04-03-2011 09:46 PM

Its gotten to be about that time...

For those of you who don't know me, my name's Will, and I'm the Web Marketing Manager for RAI Motorsport (don't think I ever formally introduced myself). But before starting with RAI I was just a regular guy with an Avant, and I dabbled in selling shirts. Back in college I drove a B5, and I loved it, but it was getting pretty old by the time I graduated. July of 09 I purchased my Avant. It was all down hill from there...

The old B5

soon after the Avant came home, i had the wheels swapped out. stock ride height sucked. its almost painful to look at in a few of these pictures.

Added the pinup logo as some self promotion. some dont like it (including my in-laws... oh well) but I do. It will be coming off soon though...

An impromptu trip to walmart right before our first real snow last year resulted in this:

but the yellow didn't last long either...

Then I finally picked up some Vogtland coils from a member on here.

can you see the resemblance?

and like i said, the in-laws were less than thrilled.

Next were the Depo's. I'm not thrilled with them, but I wanted hid's. The sooner I can get my hands on some Ecodes, the better.

I also did lamin-x on the fogs. I do like that. RS4 Sway came soon after as well.

Soon after this I began at RAI and the real fun began.
First up was the RAI Test Pipe. not too long ago it put down 249tq, 190hp at the wheels on a mustang dyno

Next will be the downpipe with HFC, water/meth, and in a little bit, the K0R. I'll have to update this thread tomorrow with something I got in the mail this past week. I'm pretty sure you guys will like it.

So that's the start, and I'll keep this thread updated with the progress. Stay tuned!

**awdjunkies** · 04-03-2011 09:56 PM

Lovin' the girls

Nice progression Will..

**4RingRook.** · 04-03-2011 10:09 PM

Nice to meet ya Will. Avant looks great!

**formula1guy** · 04-03-2011 10:11 PM

Great looking Avant Will, looking forward to your updates!

**08lichmanj** · 04-03-2011 10:15 PM

i dont see pants on that sticker. why is she wearing pants?

**Jay-Bee** · 04-03-2011 10:25 PM

I love the color, probably the only thing I would change about my Avant if I could, but I love my brilliant black as a very close second.

**mixtery** · 04-03-2011 11:30 PM

lovely avant pics. What wheels are on the avant in the first pic it appears?

**agkellyboy** · 04-03-2011 11:36 PM

Great progress Will, it's been fun watching the progression of another dolphin avant. Once I get my Milltek exhaust in I was thinking of having RAI install it. We should do a MD avant photoshoot!

**Quattro** · 04-04-2011 12:05 AM

awesome, going to love this thread!

**kristokes** · 04-04-2011 03:22 AM

Ehh, I remember seeing you around with your previous Audizine username: SykoraA4

Sweet Avant! Btw send me a pinup logo..

**Will@R.A.I.** · 04-04-2011 05:32 AM

Originally Posted by mixtery

lovely avant pics. What wheels are on the avant in the first pic it appears?

Those are Calica reps. The real ones were an option on the a3 i believe? I could be wrong though.

Originally Posted by agkellyboy

Great progress Will, it's been fun watching the progression of another dolphin avant. Once I get my Milltek exhaust in I was thinking of having RAI install it. We should do a MD avant photoshoot!

Yes definitely. A good friend of mine is an excellent photographer (I need to throw some of the pictures he took in here too). And I'd love to see your car if you bring it down to have the exhaust done. By far one of my favorite Avants on here.

and Stokes, I've still got a few vinyls, but only the big ones. you want one of them?

**Will@R.A.I.** · 04-04-2011 05:39 AM

I completely forgot about this set of shots. These were taking by my buddy i was talking about.

**Mc Suly** · 04-04-2011 06:49 AM

Loooks goood! + Keep it up.

Car looks classsy.

Girl too ;0 haha!

**mr shickadance** · 04-04-2011 06:55 AM

will theres lot of different ways to lower your car, springs, coil overs, bags, cup kits, but i think having a hot girl on your hood is prolly the best method i have seen so far...

but seriously.....great looking car but if it were me i would lose the sticker, i mean you have the real thing and it kinda looks....well not that luxurious

**b7kevin** · 04-04-2011 07:16 AM

nice! mooaar KOR

**Stewy** · 04-04-2011 09:04 AM

Nice progression man.

**theredcaron** · 04-04-2011 09:09 AM

Great looking car. From a fellow non s-line DG avant owner...I approve.

Can't wait to see dynos of the KOR. =)

**Will@R.A.I.** · 04-04-2011 11:43 AM

Thanks guys. I cant wait for those K0R numbers either. I'll have a few teaser shots up tonight for whats next.

**Leo14** · 04-04-2011 03:47 PM

Lookin' good Will! Can't wait for what else you have in store for that sexy avant of yours

**kristokes** · 04-04-2011 03:48 PM

Posting up on your personal account I see.. Hm, going DTM? I like, I like!

**Will@R.A.I.** · 04-04-2011 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by kristokes

Posting up on your personal account I see.. Hm, going DTM? I like, I like!

ha I had to post those up from my phone, and by default it signs in on my personal account.

**bartles** · 04-04-2011 04:10 PM

Full DTM or just the front?

**Will@R.A.I.** · 04-04-2011 05:56 PM

just the front for now.

**Will@R.A.I.** · 06-07-2011 08:05 PM

Nothing new to report about just yet, but I did get a chance to get the car detailed. I also had the pinups removed... It will take a little time getting use to not seeing them. Anyone in the greater Annapolis area looking for a good detail place, i highly recommend The Original Car Guys. Fred and his son do very good work very quickly.

anyway's here are some pictures

Summer rims are going on soon, so excuse the flaking/curbed winters.

**Übermensch** · 06-10-2011 09:41 AM

So when are we gonna get together to do another photo shoot as well as some audio/video recording?

**Rahbey** · 06-10-2011 12:49 PM

Looking good Will. It's amazing how much those coils helped.

Great pics and sweet thread.

**SykoraA4** · 06-22-2011 09:19 PM

Thought I'd share the results of this past weekend's dyno runs...

(Video is currently uploading, but the Avant did 260whp, 300wtq)

So even with the limitations of the stock HPFP, Intercoolers and shop conditions, the car picked up 70whp and 50 wtq. This turbo has completely transformed the car. It has gobs and gobs of torque. The turbo is spooled by 3000k and it just keeps you pinned to your seat until redline. You just keep grabbing gears and it keeps pulling. 4th and 5th gear have transformed and have way more balls than before. The sound of the turbo is incredible, and it makes the relatively mild oem DV sound amazing when it recircs. if you are after that "woosh" between shifts, this turbo delivers. It moves a lot of air.

Around town, this set up is prefect for me. I've had pretty good luck with not hitting too many fuel cuts (though the lack of upgraded HPFP definitely hurt on the dyno) but I'll be swapping in KMD internals shortly. I also have a Snow Stage 2 W/M kit to go in which will help battle the heat. The car is due a Carbon Buildup cleaning as well. Hopefully between the meth and a catch can I'll be able to keep the buildup to a minimum.

Last week I was rained out at the track, but I'm hopefully headed back there Friday. I'm really looking forward to see what the KOR does in the quarter. Stay tuned!

**vdubjetta02** · 06-23-2011 05:35 AM

Nice car Will.....

**Operator** · 06-23-2011 06:32 AM

What are you expecting with a HPFP, w/m, and an IC? And take some vids on the track!

**SleeperAvant** · 06-23-2011 06:38 AM

Will – love your avant!

**Will@R.A.I.** · 06-23-2011 07:02 AM

Thanks guys. I'm hoping to hit 290ish after the carbon cleaning, HPFP, and meth but we will see.

**Übermensch** · 06-23-2011 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by Will@R.A.I.

Thanks guys....

You're welcome.

**jayphil82** · 06-23-2011 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by Will@R.A.I.

Thanks guys. I'm hoping to hit 290ish after the carbon cleaning, HPFP, and meth but we will see.

With KOR software or K04 software? Currently you are running the K04 software right? I am wondering how many gains will be coming just from the software swap.

**positiv_rate** · 06-24-2011 06:20 AM

Originally Posted by Will@R.A.I.

Thanks guys. I'm hoping to hit 290ish after the carbon cleaning, HPFP, and meth but we will see.

That's good to see! Tell me, what type of carbon cleaning method do you have in mind? My Avant now has 35K miles and before doing any more upgrades, I'd make sure carbon buildup wouldn't negate my investment.

Thanks!

**Will@R.A.I.** · 06-24-2011 07:02 AM

Originally Posted by jayphil82

With KOR software or K04 software? Currently you are running the K04 software right? I am wondering how many gains will be coming just from the software swap.

I'll see how far the K04 software gets me. Unitronic is pretty good with tweaking files based on the supporting mods so we'll have to see how it does.

Originally Posted by positiv_rate

That's good to see! Tell me, what type of carbon cleaning method do you have in mind? My Avant now has 35K miles and before doing any more upgrades, I'd make sure carbon buildup wouldn't negate my investment.

Thanks!

My car is just shy of 90K and has never had an induction cleaning. I was hoping to just get by with the BG cleaning, but I may have to pull the intake mani and scrub that sucker out. Our other K0R car had massive massive carbon build up after about 90k so I'm a little worried about how mine looks...

**Übermensch** · 06-24-2011 07:05 AM

ninja edit

**Operator** · 06-24-2011 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by Will@R.A.I.

I'll see how far the K04 software gets me. Unitronic is pretty good with tweaking files based on the supporting mods so we'll have to see how it does.

Who is your K04 software through?

**jayphil82** · 06-24-2011 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by Will@R.A.I.

I'll see how far the K04 software gets me. Unitronic is pretty good with tweaking files based on the supporting mods so we'll have to see how it does.

My car is just shy of 90K and has never had an induction cleaning. I was hoping to just get by with the BG cleaning, but I may have to pull the intake mani and scrub that sucker out. Our other K0R car had massive massive carbon build up after about 90k so I'm a little worried about how mine looks...

With that many miles and no carbon cleaning done I am sure you will regain some lost HP there! But I am almost sure that you should better manually clean the valves and than introduce BG service as regular maintenance.

I hope to keep the building slower for mine with just clean with seafoam every oil change. My complete cylinder head was replaced at 40k miles and I did my first seafoam at 65k miles I will continue cleaning every 5k.

Good luck with your build, keep us informed and thanks for the info about using a K04 file with the K0R.

**Will@R.A.I.** · 06-24-2011 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by Operator

Who is your K04 software through?

Unitronic. This tune is smoooth!

and yes I'm sure that carbon is hurting me. Unfortunately I don't think the seafoam alone will be enough to keep the carbon under control. I'm thinking once the heads cleaned out, with water/meth and a catch can and regular BG services I'll be able to manage it.