(Öperator's) - K0R-GT to EFR Build

[Operator]

Finally got all my spring/summer goodies installed. I'm sure there are a few things people won't agree with, but, isn't that what modding is about, being different......

Somehwat recent pics.


2ET_3874 by David K, on Flickr


Quick history:

Stock:

101_2986 by DMK, on Flickr

101_3026 by DMK, on Flickr

101_3017 by DMK, on Flickr


The start of my exterior mods:

imgp2987 by DMK, on Flickr

imgp2906 by DMK, on Flickr

imgp2970v by DMK, on Flickr

Back Camera by DMK, on Flickr

Winter mode:

Plastidip - Black
imageigh by DMK, on Flickr

imagedek by DMK, on Flickr

Powdercoated Gunmetal
IMG_0935 by DMK, on Flickr

imagecruy by DMK, on Flickr


My Spring/Summer collection begins.
ABT Drilled/Slotted Rotors with EBC Redstuff pads
imagepim by DMK, on Flickr


For the summer, I sold my old 18" Ultra Sport set-up
Moved on to 235/35 fronts and 275/30 rears

235/35-19's
imgp3651 by DMK, on Flickr

275/30-19's
imgp3654i by DMK, on Flickr

imgp3655x by DMK, on Flickr
Wrapping around:

19x8.5's and 19x9.5's I love the concave look for the rears, and the fronts are better, than I thought!
imgp3662i by DMK, on Flickr

IMGP3659 by DMK, on Flickr

IMGP3663 by DMK, on Flickr

Gotta beat the summer heat. Treadstone TR6 FMIC
100_3581 by DMK, on Flickr

Once again, battling the summer heat, and looking to finally use my 100oct tune!
photovbv by DMK, on Flickr

Coolingmist Water/Meth behind sub enclosure
imgp3769t by DMK, on Flickr


Went with a RS style grill, forgot to put the rings on before I put the bumper back on...... But they will make a return! Also added ECS clear sides, a custom CAI, Cupra Lip, Xenarc CBI's, STi clear lens, 5000k fogs.


Best D1s bulbs around in my opinion!!!!! Love the output, and they are still breaking in!!!!!
img0572y by DMK, on Flickr


imgp3713s by DMK, on Flickr

1003577v by DMK, on Flickr

IMGP3724 by DMK, on Flickr

imgp3727p by DMK, on Flickr

imgp3737m by DMK, on Flickr



Once I Finally got the Rings on.
IMG_2303 by DMK, on Flickr

[viperdsa]

Looks good, wish I could have made it to the GTG to see it in person.

[fly300kts]

Simple definition of nicely modded and clean !!!!
Great job

Phil

[beantown]

Simple definition of nicely modded and clean !!!!
Great job

Phil

Would you say the same thing if you took away your leds and the picture with the F-15?

Lol, just kidding.

OP - Car is very tastefully done, looks great!

[thenofjboy]

looking good, nice & clean!

whats the FMIC rated too btw?

[rkesh88]

Car and wheels look great! Like that corrado in the last pic

[nnnick]

Nicely done! Love the mods.

[Mister W]

Look's good, i like your cai.
...and the F15.

[A 4 Awesome]

Looks good. Nice choice of mods.

[Operator]

Thanks for all the feedback!!!

looking good, nice & clean!

whats the FMIC rated too btw?

400hp, a number, I doubt I'll ever approach

[Elliott]

Saw this thing not too long ago in the Creek. I have no idea how you keep a Colorado car so clean. Its... beautiful.

[your daddy]

corrado!

[Stewy]

Nice man. I really like the stance and the wheels. The only thing I don't like is the adsence of the rings upfront.

[elwigglero]

Engine bay really looks opened up without the oem airbox. Good lookin car.

[Leo14]

Nice! The love the wheels, and clean engine bay

[rnp614]

Wheel/tire details? Also, are you running any spacers? (especially fronts since I'm a quattro guy and cant go staggered)

[mauismile]

Very Nice!! Clean!!

[vdubjetta02]

275's..... your killing it (in a good way)

changed a lot since I met you at the GTG this winter

[JEENYUS]

keep the rings off, remove the FLY's LED set-up, black out the chrome shit as well. it will pull the whole theme together. love the wheels.

[jimrobbington]

It does look good, man. Good to see you again at the GTG yesterday. I too can not believe how clean it was.

[Operator]

Wheel/tire details? Also, are you running any spacers? (especially fronts since I'm a quattro guy and cant go staggered)

Why not, I have a Quattro?!? Just make sure the rolling diameter is within 3% difference. I'm currently at .08% difference. Wheel/tire specs 19x8.5 32mm 66.6 bore 235/35 fronts and 19x9.5 35mm 66.6 bore 275/30 rears.

Nice man. I really like the stance and the wheels. The only thing I don't like is the adsence of the rings upfront.

Yeh, I just forgot to mount them before I put the bumper back on. But they'll be on once I get the chance, I had to jump through hoops to get a holder, so I'll for sure mount them!!!

275's..... your killing it (in a good way)

changed a lot since I met you at the GTG this winter

I rubbed a slight bit with my 3 kids in the back, but other than that pretty smooth sailing. Though I FEARED for my wheels life drive down to Dever this past weekend. Those roads are horriaweful!!!!!!!

[6speed4u]

pic with the F15 looks ;like your car is towing it with a strap. great look for the car, but I dont think the gov't would like you putting Phils LED's on the plane.... lol

[Operator]

Oh and a thanks to swoardrider; Geoffafa; PNB7; Dangler for the info they gave me for tire size fitment. That's what keeps this community going, thanks guys!

[EMAXX]

Car looks great! I love those wheels on there.

I really love those STI lenses. Did you do them yourself, or have Phill do them when he was doing the LEDs?

[Operator]

Car looks great! I love those wheels on there.

I really love those STI lenses. Did you do them yourself, or have Phill do them when he was doing the LEDs?

I tried them out last year when phil did my V3's but the process wasn't worked out so I had to take them out. When I got the V4's installed, I sent the lenses and they all got knocked out at the same time. And the Xenarc CBI D1s bulbs are the cherry on top!!!!!! Can't think of a better D1s bulb out there!!!!

[Schmaud]

Sweet looking car man. I'm a bit partial because it's brilliant red, but nice work! Only thing I would change is lower in the front. Cheers sir.

[wildcat333]

Fresh.

[Coderedpl]

It looks really good! Really clean.

How did you end up getting the ring holder? Where'd you get it from? Any side-effects noticed from running the wide tires? Got me thinking now for next tire setup =p

[B72.0T]

Hey that Treadstone TR6 FMIC.. is that a direct fit? Nothing else to be done/cut/modified? Did you have to get custom piping for it?

[Operator]

It looks really good! Really clean.

How did you end up getting the ring holder? Where'd you get it from? Any side-effects noticed from running the wide tires? Got me thinking now for next tire setup =p

Bought an Audi TT aftermarket grille (cheaper than the A4's) that came with the holder and I plan on trying to sell the grille itself in the classifieds. So far no real negative effects from the 275's only on speed bumps with 3 people in the rear, and even then the rubbing there is rare.

[Coderedpl]

Ah, that works.

[pw211]

God I want 275's... But that's cause I have RWD.. that's gotta be killer for the already every present understeer?

Regardless, looks awesome. Nice to see someone running a set that hasn't been done (as far as I know).

[Operator]

Hey that Treadstone TR6 FMIC.. is that a direct fit? Nothing else to be done/cut/modified? Did you have to get custom piping for it?

Nope, not a direct fit, but nothing hardcore needed to make it fit. Used Mr.Dance's old piping, which had to be modified so I could keep my fogs. The core had to be inverted. Different piping, though may lead to an easier install. I believe jayphilly is using the same core with cxracing piping.

[crazytex21]

one of the best CAI's i have seen. it really cleans/opens up the engine bay. great overall look.

[Mc Suly]

Looks good man.
Those wheels are perfect to show of your brakes!

[B72.0T]

Nope, not a direct fit, but nothing hardcore needed to make it fit. Used Mr.Dance's old piping, which had to be modified so I could keep my fogs. The core had to be inverted. Different piping, though may lead to an easier install. I believe jayphilly is using the same core with cxracing piping.

The core had to be inverted? How is that done

[Operator]

The core had to be inverted? How is that done

Just flipped upside down. So I could get more room. Like I said though, with different piping, it may be able to be slotted right in. Once jayphilly is done, we'll be able to compare installs. The breakdown jayphilly gave for all the IC's under $700 is what convinced me to go the route I did.

[rnp614]

Why not, I have a Quattro?!? Just make sure the rolling diameter is within 3% difference. I'm currently at .08% difference. Wheel/tire specs 19x8.5 32mm 66.6 bore 235/35 fronts and 19x9.5 35mm 66.6 bore 275/30 rears.




Yeh, I just forgot to mount them before I put the bumper back on. But they'll be on once I get the chance, I had to jump through hoops to get a holder, so I'll for sure mount them!!!





I rubbed a slight bit with my 3 kids in the back, but other than that pretty smooth sailing. Though I FEARED for my wheels life drive down to Dever this past weekend. Those roads are horriaweful!!!!!!!

How do you think you would fare with flushness if you had those fronts in the rear as well? Do the fronts rub a lot? I'm wondering how I would do with my Koni FSD setup.

Also, where did you buy? Get a good deal?

[Operator]

How do you think you would fare with flushness if you had those fronts in the rear as well? Do the fronts rub a lot? I'm wondering how I would do with my Koni FSD setup.

Also, where did you buy? Get a good deal?

The fronts are still pretty flush, they'd work just fine in the rear in regards to aligning with the fender, I just wanted the look of the 9.5's. No rubbing up front, though my preference is to not go any lower, I'm sure your FSD setup, would look and workout just fine.

[rnp614]

The fronts are still pretty flush, they'd work just fine in the rear in regards to aligning with the fender, I just wanted the look of the 9.5's. No rubbing up front, though my preference is to not go any lower, I'm sure your FSD setup, would look and workout just fine.

Thanks for the info Operator. Which vendor did you use if you dont mind me asking? Sorry man but you may have brill red look alike running around in the Northeast