What Did You Do To Your B7 Today?..

[Khaotic]

Not many know this (maybe it's common knowledge here) but with winter tires, snow is intentionally meant to stick in between the treads because supplement of snow-on-snow is better traction than just the rubber-on-snow.

I never heard that.. I've read is that the snow is supposed to be released as they roll..

[2pointOh]

I never heard that.. I've read is that the snow is supposed to be released as they roll..

Yeah the tread is supposed to "cut" through snow as the weight of the car packs it, then release it as the tire spins. That's why the tread patterns are always aggressive

[Khaotic]

Yeah the tread is supposed to "cut" through snow as the weight of the car packs it, then release it as the tire spins. That's why the tread patterns are always aggressive

Yeah, thats what I mean.. Maybe I missunderstood Shansters inital statement, I thought he meant that the snow is supposed to stay in the threads turn after turn..

[Shanster]

i guess it's a little bit of both.... I read that on snow covered roads having snow in the treads improves traction. They want snow to compact into the tread. But you're right that it wants to knock loose as the tire rotates and then have new snow compact in there.

[Dat Black Kid]

Drove her to Yokosuka Navy base.

And found out that I will be going to Lackland AFB....as an MTI for all enlisted folks. If you're wondering what an MTI is...think about the guys that yell during BMT! That will be me.

The job I always wanted....so no one!

[mcpcartier]

Drove her to Yokosuka Navy base.

And found out that I will be going to Lackland AFB....as an MTI for all enlisted folks. If you're wondering what an MTI is...think about the guys that yell during BMT! That will be me.

The job I always wanted....so no one!

Sounds like congrats are in order.....though I don't follow all the acronyms!

[2pointOh]

Sounds like congrats are in order.....though I don't follow all the acronyms!

I think, but don't quote me on this, that a BMT is a sub at subway.

[Dat Black Kid]

Sounds like congrats are in order.....though I don't follow all the acronyms!

Hahaha, I'm sorry man. It's a habit.

MTI: Military Training Instructor
BMT: Basic Military Training
AFB: Air Force Base

I think, but don't quote me on this, that a BMT is a sub at subway.

Hahahah.

[tankdeer]

Just curious, as I know nothing about studded tires, why do you guys hate when other people use them? And why is there a fine in place for it?

They're loud, they completely destroy our roads, and they provide worse traction in probably 95% of scenarios. Ice being the only one where they really outperform a studless snow tire and those still do well on ice

Studded tires are really loud, that's probably why he dislikes them on his own cars.

They also tear up the roads, but undoubtedly outperform non-studded snows in the snow.

My own cars? Ha ha ha. I am not stupid enough to run that shit. And no, they don't. They outperform on ice, that's about it. They're garbage on dry/wet roads (what we have most of the time in OR), and on actual snow a studless snow tire will perform just as well

this!
not enough ice here for studded. mostly snow.

Exactly!

[2pointOh]

They're loud, they completely destroy our roads, and they provide worse traction in probably 95% of scenarios. Ice being the only one where they really outperform a studless snow tire and those still do well on ice


My own cars? Ha ha ha. I am not stupid enough to run that shit. And no, they don't. They outperform on ice, that's about it. They're garbage on dry/wet roads (what we have most of the time in OR), and on actual snow a studless snow tire will perform just as well


Exactly!

Exactly. Studded tires are for environments where the roads are iced over almost all winter. Except for extreme places, they're now a bit archaic

[DannyDeez]

They're loud, they completely destroy our roads, and they provide worse traction in probably 95% of scenarios. Ice being the only one where they really outperform a studless snow tire and those still do well on ice


My own cars? Ha ha ha. I am not stupid enough to run that shit. And no, they don't. They outperform on ice, that's about it. They're garbage on dry/wet roads (what we have most of the time in OR), and on actual snow a studless snow tire will perform just as well


Exactly!

Ah gotcha. Makes sense.

[kegobeer]

Today I had to cancel an order for a fan control module from pelicanparts.com. Ordered it this weekend, because it was about $80 cheaper than anywhere else, with free shipping. Got a call this afternoon, saying the retail price went up to over $500...oh, and I'd have to cut the old wiring harness off and use it with the new one. Yeah, I don't think so. I ended up at Europaparts, which is what I should've done from the start.

[vortexjunkie]

Pretty much did the same thing I do everyday. Beat the shit out of my car on the way to work at JHM.

[Irufushi]

B8 S-Line Seats installed



New details
06D 121 132 C



06D 121 492 J


Mahle Kolben TI 7 87


1) VAG 431 955 465 A
2) VAG 444 955 647
3) 8E0 955 453 BF

[alphaVR]

wait, B8 seats fit into a B7?

this is news to me...

[Irufushi]

wait, B8 seats fit into a B7?

this is news to me...

Drive and passenger seats and back seats Bolt On.

Back seats

[seal66]

Drive and passenger seats and back seats Bolt On.

Back seats

no modifications?

[alphaVR]

Drive and passenger seats and back seats Bolt On.

Back seats

not 100% sure what youre showing me here...

[pw211]

not 100% sure what youre showing me here...

It's like you're not even looking at the vague picture of carpet/leather and a bolt

[tankdeer]

It's the back of the folding seats, where they meat the locking pin on the side. Love the front seats though

[Rodmar]

Ordering a new S4 soon!

Who wants to buy my car?

[alphaVR]

It's the back of the folding seats, where they meat the locking pin on the side. Love the front seats though

figured as much...

not sure Im keen to the idea that the locking pin no longer locks the seats in position.

[tankdeer]

figured as much...

not sure Im keen to the idea that the locking pin no longer locks the seats in position.

I wouldn't be. Completely unsafe for anybody sitting in back. I'm sure he'll figure out a way to make it work though.

[DeathBlow]

Finally had time to pull the transmission and see how badly i broke my clutch... I picked up the JHM lightweight flywheel and RS4 clutch kit to replace it. The whole job was not too bad I thought it would be worse from the post i saw here. The hardest part was getting the pilot bearing out of the engine... what a PITA. After that I was too tired to take pics of the reinstall. I really need to make a build thread....LOL Well I'm still breaking in the clutch so i will let everyone know my opinion after that's done.

On the way to Vinny Ten Racing

on the lift


transmission out..and my other baby in the background


whats left of the Clutch...I think it still has a couple of miles on it

[Jake@JHM]

Today I had to cancel an order for a fan control module from pelicanparts.com. Ordered it this weekend, because it was about $80 cheaper than anywhere else, with free shipping. Got a call this afternoon, saying the retail price went up to over $500...oh, and I'd have to cut the old wiring harness off and use it with the new one. Yeah, I don't think so. I ended up at Europaparts, which is what I should've done from the start.

You do know that we can get you any part you may need, right? Just PM a PN or part and I will respond with pricing!

Jake

[Jake@JHM]

Finally had time to pull the transmission and see how badly i broke my clutch... I picked up the JHM lightweight flywheel and RS4 clutch kit to replace it. The whole job was not too bad I thought it would be worse from the post i saw here. The hardest part was getting the pilot bearing out of the engine... what a PITA. After that I was too tired to take pics of the reinstall. I really need to make a build thread....LOL Well I'm still breaking in the clutch so i will let everyone know my opinion after that's done.

On the way to Vinny Ten Racing

on the lift


transmission out..and my other baby in the background


whats left of the Clutch...I think it still has a couple of miles on it

Wow, you did a number on that stock clutch!

[DeathBlow]

Jake- We will see how your clutch combo will hold up in this A4 beast!!

[Jake@JHM]

Jake- We will see how your clutch combo will hold up in this A4 beast!!

Haha give it a few hundred miles of city driving to break in the clutch before trying anything crazy!

[pw211]

Just placed the world's most boring order through JHM. Winter = maintenance

[AJacksA4]

Well, I found out that I must have a massive gaping hole somewhere because my boost has slowly disappeared from 22psi to 15psi to now 9psi. My guess is driver side intercooler piping is sliding off since I can hear a massive gush of air leaking on the driver side.

[Jake@JHM]

Well, I found out that I must have a massive gaping hole somewhere because my boost has slowly disappeared from 22psi to 15psi to now 9psi. My guess is driver side intercooler piping is sliding off since I can hear a massive gush of air leaking on the driver side.

That could very well be the issue!

[Jake@JHM]

Just placed the world's most boring order through JHM. Winter = maintenance

I can make it not so boring, what size T-shirt do you want?

[mcbuck]

Last 2 weeks - rotors, pads, braided lines all around, fresh fluid; oil and filter change, new cam follower, fresh plugs, cleaned MAF; yellow fogs, honeycomb grille, hella horns, stealth turn signal bulbs and.....drum roll..............new floor mats! damn I'm tired!!!!!

[pw211]

I can make it not so boring, what size T-shirt do you want?

Large! Thanks. I'll be getting more exciting orders through you guys in the coming months/year. Want to feel confident in the car mechanically first since I bought it recently, so getting all the regular stuff out of the way.

[AKO]

I can make it not so boring, what size T-shirt do you want?

Tshirt with order? I think im gonna have to order something for the heck of it haha

[pw211]

Tshirt with order? I think im gonna have to order something for the heck of it haha

Would be the most expensive T-shirt I ever bought

[Jake@JHM]

Large! Thanks. I'll be getting more exciting orders through you guys in the coming months/year. Want to feel confident in the car mechanically first since I bought it recently, so getting all the regular stuff out of the way.

I told the shipping department to toss one in!

Tshirt with order? I think im gonna have to order something for the heck of it haha

Yeah! Just mention my build thread for the free T-shirt and include the shirt size!

[DeathBlow]

Jake -What happen to my XL t-shirt I just realize i did not get one?

[AKO]

Would be the most expensive T-shirt I ever bought

Haha i might join the club!

Yeah! Just mention my build thread for the free T-shirt and include the shirt size!

Thanks Jake! Will do

[Jake@JHM]

Jake -What happen to my XL t-shirt I just realize i did not get one?

What was your order number again? I can check with the shipping department to see what happened