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    I think I should introduce myself

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    I think it’s about time I officially introduce myself. My name is Memo and I am a student at University of California, Davis.

    It all started a few years ago when my father bought a silver ’98.5 1.8TQ Tiptronic. It was chipped and I thought it was an amazing car. Around the same time, I picked up a ’99.0 1.8TQ Tiptronic because I thought the “clutchless manual” was the greatest thing ever.
    I never really “liked” that car. It was reliable but after a few months of owning it, the previous’ owners negligence hit me – low oil pressure light. I got that fixed, and never saw the car the same. I didn’t think the car was reliable anymore.

    One day while warming up my car, I started browsing CL. I saw a ’99.5 1.8TQMS in Volcano Black (my favorite color)! I send him an email and completely forget about it till I got home. While eating dinner I received a phone call. We scheduled to meet for the next day since it had gotten late. While talking with the seller, my mom urged me to ask him to meet me that night since I would have class most of the day the day after. An hour later, the car was in my driveway. I fell in love with it – major upgrade from my previous car. It was a one owner car, always had synthetic oil changes, and had a folder of receipts. The previous owner had been an enthusiast but didn't frequent Audiworld anymore.

    I drove my tip car a few days and decided I should sell it. Posted it up, and sold it two days later to some kid that also loved the “clutchless manual.” I sold it for more than what I had bought my ’99.5 so I splurged buying parts. There was a GIAC flash the day after I sold my ’99.0. Then, I ordered coilovers. While having the coilovers installed at 2Bennett I was convinced to buy Valeo E-Codes (at a terribly high price).

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    Stock with coilovers



    Avus and roof rack (I eventually sold the rack since I only used it a few times a quarter)



    “Winter” mode with 16” Five Spokes



    Current mode (as of earlier today) with SSR Comps
    I had been looking for wheels since I bought the car. Every set I had on there was a “temporary” set. When I found the SSR’s, I was ecstatic.
    ~ No pictures at the moment. Will take some tomorrow ~





    Current Mods:
    - GIAC Flash
    - Stasis/Koni Streetsport Coilovers
    - Forge 007 diverter valve
    - Vented S4 liner
    - RavenMS stud conversion kit
    - 17” x 8.5” SSR Competions (Type C) in Falken 512’s.

    Future plans:
    - Maybe a GT2871R – don’t know when since there have been annual tuition increases at UC Davis.
    - Touareg/Cayenne 330mm brakes to fill up my wheels.
    - Maybe a ’96 “Euro” trunk.
    - Some type of upgraded intercooler.


    Thanks for reading my extremely long introduction! I feel like it's really cluttered.
    - Memo
    SSR Comp. STaSIS S/S. GIAC. Forge. Valeo E-Codes.

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    Wait a minute.
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    Looks like it's regressing ;)
    2001.5 S4

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    Huh? How?

    The "winter" picture was after driving through the Sierra four hours.
    - Memo
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    See you got around to your introduction
    Car's looking good, wheels should look great on it too

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    you probably have one of the coolest names I've heard in a while.
    Life is too short to drive ugly cars.
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    So what year did you purchase it? 99.5's are the best in my opinion i don't mind the stock sport wheels I have (the first picture except I have some curb rash on one wheel). Maybe post an interior pic with the current setup pic?
    New owner: Silver 99.5 A4 1.8t /SportPackage/Bose. Soon to be: AWE/Giac/ Forge Tuned.
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    Active Member Four Rings coolgraymemo's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by crazexr7 View Post
    See you got around to your introduction
    Car's looking good, wheels should look great on it too
    Thanks!


    Quote Originally Posted by revolution337 View Post
    you probably have one of the coolest names I've heard in a while.
    lol, my screen-name or real name?


    Quote Originally Posted by PhillyOne View Post
    So what year did you purchase it? 99.5's are the best in my opinion i don't mind the stock sport wheels I have (the first picture except I have some curb rash on one wheel). Maybe post an interior pic with the current setup pic?
    It was early '11 or late '10. Yea, I liked my swings a lot but they got boring.
    The interior is Ecru/black and is in decent shape (no driver's side rip). I need to clean it since there are a lot of indigo denim stains on the driver's seat.
    - Memo
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    real name.
    Life is too short to drive ugly cars.
    4.2 in a B5

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    It's a really long story. My dad's dad's dad.
    - Memo
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    I finally get your name now, as other posters mentioned. I feel you on the Tuition hikes, they suck. I want to really get my car going in a different direction and make it my own, but its so tough with school, rent, car payment, and everything else. Clean car.
    2000 B5 A4 1.8T ATW GT2871r, Unitronic/Maestro tune, RaceTec FMIC, etc... - > Stockpiling for BAT

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    Quote Originally Posted by coolgraymemo View Post
    It's a really long story. My dad's dad's dad.
    Is it short for Guillermo?
    2001 A4 1.8T Quattro - Eurodyne software, Borla V1 cat-back, 034 test pipe, FMIC, Hotchkins sway bars, ect.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FLACO X3 View Post
    Is it short for Guillermo?
    Yea, but it's actually Memo.

    Quote Originally Posted by SS92 View Post
    I finally get your name now, as other posters mentioned. I feel you on the Tuition hikes, they suck. I want to really get my car going in a different direction and make it my own, but its so tough with school, rent, car payment, and everything else. Clean car.
    The "coolgray" part of my screen name is from sneakers - I was a big sneaker collector when I first bought my car. If I would have quit buying so many damn shoes, I would have money for my car.
    - Memo
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    Quote Originally Posted by coolgraymemo View Post
    Huh? How?

    The "winter" picture was after driving through the Sierra four hours.
    Just cause the wheels got smaller and she's so so dirty. :) Not a bad thing... just thought it was funny. Looking good!
    2001.5 S4

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    Lol guess i should eventually get around to my intro smh. Nice B5 Memo, I myself have a 99.5 fwd though. :( love it but eventually want to get rid of it for something Quattro. These nyc winters are getting worse.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mRestrepo View Post
    Lol guess i should eventually get around to my intro smh. Nice B5 Memo, I myself have a 99.5 fwd though. :( love it but eventually want to get rid of it for something Quattro. These nyc winters are getting worse.
    Thanks! I had thought of a FWD B5 too, but I drive up through the snow once in a while to visit my brother.



    Doing errands today. Didn't really have time to get "good" pictures.
    - Memo
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    looks really good! I would suggest just to kill the wheel gap. Nothing drastic though.
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    Active Member Four Rings coolgraymemo's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by NeedingAnAudi View Post
    looks really good! I would suggest just to kill the wheel gap. Nothing drastic though.
    Thanks!

    If anything I'll bring it down to ~ 24.25 and 24.5. It is currently not leveled.
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    ahh thought so I got the cool grey 11's along with a shitload of retro j's/nikes in my closet. Since buying the A4 my shoe addiction swayed to the audi world.
    New owner: Silver 99.5 A4 1.8t /SportPackage/Bose. Soon to be: AWE/Giac/ Forge Tuned.
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    Active Member Four Rings coolgraymemo's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by PhillyOne View Post
    ahh thought so I got the cool grey 11's along with a shitload of retro j's/nikes in my closet. Since buying the A4 my shoe addiction swayed to the audi world.
    haha, same here. Are you on any of the sneaker forums? The "coolgray" was from the first retro that came out (in the early '00's).


    So, I think I need to get my fender's rolled. While turning into driveways, I hear a weird noise from my passengers side (when turning left). Can someone reassure me that I need to have them rolled?

    Oh yea, and I picked up two SSR Comp spares.
    - Memo
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    Quote Originally Posted by coolgraymemo View Post
    haha, same here. Are you on any of the sneaker forums? The "coolgray" was from the first retro that came out (in the early '00's).


    So, I think I need to get my fender's rolled. While turning into driveways, I hear a weird noise from my passengers side (when turning left). Can someone reassure me that I need to have them rolled?

    Oh yea, and I picked up two SSR Comp spares.
    Kind of a grind/screech/rub noise? Time to roll.
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    It almost sounded like metal to metal of something like that. My mom thought it was a manhole cover.

    I inspected inside the wheel-well and couldn't find a trace of rubbing. In my opinion, that is the only plausible thing that can be happening.


    I will be rolling soon - just in case.
    - Memo
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    Can anyone recommend me some good wheel locks (for studs)?

    I'm thinking of ordering these: http://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automo...617639&sr=8-16
    - Memo
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    love the color.
    I think my gunmetal Enkei EKM3's would look good on it...
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    Welcome!
    99' a4 1.8tqm, Forge 007, Revo Stage 1, FMIC, ECS 3' DP, Upgraded PS Cooler, D2 Racing Coilovers, 6k HID's, 2.5 Exhaust,TurboSmart Boost Gauge, 15mm & 20mm Spacers, AMG Monoblock's, S4 Front Bumper, Cupra R Front Lip, Zimmerman Slotted & Drilled Rotors, EBC Ultimax Pads, Nardi 350mm Deep Corn Suede, NRG 1.5 Quick Release

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    Quote Originally Posted by 97A6 View Post
    love the color.
    I think my gunmetal Enkei EKM3's would look good on it...
    No thanks. I'm set with these.
    - Memo
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    Not a lot has been done since my last update since I have started class.

    This past weekend, I attended a local meet. I don't have any pictures but I really enjoyed meeting the members: they were mature and responsible.
    - Memo
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    wheels look good! I don't start class till tuesday, getting ready to rack up more miles on the car commuting.

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    Tell me about it...

    60 miles round-trip every day.
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    yours is worse than mine mines about 35 everyday but it's still mileage

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    I'm excited that I may pick something up tomorrow. Something very interesting. I pray to God it goes through...
    - Memo
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    Welcome beautiful Audi.

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    I'm going to use this as my "blog."

    Today I received a rebuild kit for my Forge DV (paid free.99 for it).

    After putting the wheels on my car, I am getting a lot of compliments and thumbs up from people.
    I also had one particular incident that I found funny (at last weekend's meet).
    Guy (in Russian accent) - "I like the rims on this car. What is the brand?"
    Me - "Thanks, the wheels are SSR."
    Guy - "Ohhhhhh, Japanese rims."


    I am also going to be purchasing some spacers for the rear. I like the front fitment, but the rears are more sunk in - it looks like I'm running wider wheels up front.
    - Memo
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    Is it on the ground yet?
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    No not yet. I need to find/buy some wrenches. I want it to sit at F 24.0" R 24.5."
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    111,111 miles completed today.

    #feelsbatman
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    Will be ordering 10mm spacers for the rear.

    - Memo
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    wow looks so goood spacers will look sick

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    nice

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    I sort of regret getting 225's now.



    I should of done 245 or 255.
    - Memo
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