I think I should introduce myself

**coolgraymemo** · 12-20-2011 05:24 PM

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).

Phases:
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.

**coolgraymemo** · 12-20-2011 05:25 PM

Wait a minute.

**Timtheguru** · 12-20-2011 05:39 PM

Looks like it's regressing ;)

**coolgraymemo** · 12-20-2011 05:42 PM

Huh? How?

The "winter" picture was after driving through the Sierra four hours.

**crazexr7** · 12-20-2011 06:08 PM

See you got around to your introduction

Car's looking good, wheels should look great on it too

**revolution337** · 12-20-2011 06:20 PM

you probably have one of the coolest names I've heard in a while.

**PhillyOne** · 12-20-2011 06:20 PM

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?

**coolgraymemo** · 12-20-2011 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by crazexr7

See you got around to your introduction

Car's looking good, wheels should look great on it too

Thanks!

Originally Posted by revolution337

you probably have one of the coolest names I've heard in a while.

lol, my screen-name or real name?

Originally Posted by PhillyOne

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.

**revolution337** · 12-20-2011 06:39 PM

real name.

**coolgraymemo** · 12-20-2011 06:42 PM

It's a really long story. My dad's dad's dad.

**SS92** · 12-20-2011 07:05 PM

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.

**FLACO X3** · 12-20-2011 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by coolgraymemo

It's a really long story. My dad's dad's dad.

Is it short for Guillermo?

**coolgraymemo** · 12-20-2011 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by FLACO X3

Is it short for Guillermo?

Yea, but it's actually Memo.

Originally Posted by SS92

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.

**Timtheguru** · 12-20-2011 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by coolgraymemo

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!

**mRestrepo** · 12-21-2011 04:33 AM

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.

**coolgraymemo** · 12-21-2011 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by mRestrepo

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.

**NeedingAnAudi** · 12-21-2011 06:54 PM

looks really good! I would suggest just to kill the wheel gap. Nothing drastic though.

**coolgraymemo** · 12-21-2011 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by NeedingAnAudi

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.

**PhillyOne** · 12-22-2011 02:20 PM

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.

**coolgraymemo** · 12-22-2011 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by PhillyOne

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.

**NeedingAnAudi** · 12-22-2011 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by coolgraymemo

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.

**coolgraymemo** · 12-22-2011 05:04 PM

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.

**coolgraymemo** · 12-22-2011 09:23 PM

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

**97A6** · 12-30-2011 12:43 AM

love the color.
I think my gunmetal Enkei EKM3's would look good on it...

**yoffer** · 12-30-2011 02:51 AM

Welcome!

**coolgraymemo** · 12-30-2011 07:05 AM

Originally Posted by 97A6

love the color.
I think my gunmetal Enkei EKM3's would look good on it...

No thanks. I'm set with these.

**coolgraymemo** · 01-11-2012 04:31 PM

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.

**crazexr7** · 01-11-2012 05:15 PM

wheels look good! I don't start class till tuesday, getting ready to rack up more miles on the car commuting.

**coolgraymemo** · 01-11-2012 05:22 PM

Tell me about it...

60 miles round-trip every day.

**crazexr7** · 01-11-2012 05:37 PM

yours is worse than mine mines about 35 everyday but it's still mileage

**coolgraymemo** · 01-11-2012 06:09 PM

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

**JohnCash** · 01-11-2012 06:39 PM

Welcome beautiful Audi.

**coolgraymemo** · 01-13-2012 04:13 PM

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.