DownhillA4 is your Featured AZ'er for March 2012! You B6 A4 guys are on a roll!

[Anthony]

March 2012 Featured AZ'er: DownhillA4's 2004 A4 1.8T
March 11, 2012 - Written by Richard Melick, Photos by Erik Muller



User Name: DownhillA4
Real Name: Evan Gilardi
Location: Sussex County, New Jersey, USA
Year of Vehicle: 2004
Model of Vehicle: A4 quattro
Engine of Vehicle: 1.8T
Color of Vehicle: Brilliant Red

It is often a challenge for an enthusiast to find their perfect car. This was the case for Evan Gilardi (AKA: DownhillA4) who personally searched for nine months to find that ideal B6 to fill his garage, in the process working across state lines and with multiple dealerships. In 2008, Evan had saved enough money to purchase his B6 - a 2004 model year Audi A4 1.8T in Brilliant Red.

As this is Evan's first car, it gave him the perfect palette to build his dream. A build that would span over four years. Unlike many his age, Evan focused on ensuring that his car not only represented his sense of style but maintained the ultimate in cleanliness that he sought from the very start. Some might say he takes it to the extreme, others might claim that it's due to some OCD tendencies, but in the end Evan has modded his car exactly how he's wanted and at his own pace.

That obsessive compulsiveness didn't start or end with the modifications either. What many will notice is that this B6 is one of the cleanest of its generation on Audizine, and it's for good reason. Dirty shoes are never welcome inside the car, and you can leave that Big Gulp and hot dog on the counter too. That isn’t even the meticulous part, as this car is washed more times in a week than most cars are washed in a year. It never sees the sun without a cleaning, and Evan details it every month to a sparkling shine. But whether its heading to a local gathering, across the country for a large show, or to the hills loaded with sporting gear, Evan makes sure the Audi looks its absolute best... More

• Full Article
• Article Photo Gallery


How can you be a Featured AZ'er?

[moyenecorniche]

What hill was that shot at.....??
Nice Red Sled......But of course I'm biased where OEM+ B6's are concerned....

[kneel]

Nice job Evan!

[03qtro]

Saw this on the Homepage. Keep up the good work Evan

[Dubsport Inc]

Car definately deserves the attention... congrats on the win, you should be proud!

[Arclight]

Well deserved Evan, Congrats!

[Sandeman]

congrats

[CrazyCal]

Congrats Evan! A beautiful B6 as always!

[jursch2211]

Congrats Evan! Too bad the above shot of your car wasn't with the whispbars

[Akronnnnnnnn]

Hell yeah Evan!

[RLB6]

B6 platform is still the best looking platform to date IMO.

[n7plus1]

congrats man! fyi, yellow plate goes on the rear of the car

[vintagespin]

Wow, congrats Evan

[A4A4A4]

Congrats Evan, the car looks beautiful and I think you made the right choice on the wheels.

Anthony, good on ya' for choosing a proper OEM+ car, it's nice to see some diversity in these featured AZ'ers. Too often I think we get fixated solely on the cars that are modded out the wazoo.

[audi_nightrider]

Congrats..

I wanna be featured too >.<

[nadatia]

slick OEM+ slope styles!
Car would be a huge hit in the Alberta/BC mountains of Canada!

Tasteful, clean.. (sigh) OEM+ is the best

[Anthony]

Anthony, good on ya' for choosing a proper OEM+ car, it's nice to see some diversity in these featured AZ'ers. Too often I think we get fixated solely on the cars that are modded out the wazoo.

We do try. Richard has really been a big help with this.

[DownhillA4]

Thank's guy's, I really appreciate the replies... it mean's alot to have other enthusiasts appreciate how much effort it takes to keep a daily driver in immaculate condition day in and day out!

[A4SoftWalker]

Good go for I nice b6.
B6s rule the forums - constantly have most logged in users.

[Anthony]

Good go for I nice b6.
B6s rule the forums - constantly have most logged in users.

True. It used to be B5 A4, now B6 A4. Although, the B7 forum is continuing to gain steam on you guys.

Anyway, just wanted to give one final shout out to Evan and his build before the month's over. Props to you, good sir.

[mexiricer]

Hard work is always respected and appreciated. Congrats Evan, your B6 looks sweet!

[doublezero30]

congrats evan! see you at waterfest/H2Oi!

[03A4TERROR]

Evan i am new to the scene. congrats man. if you ever decide to take a trip to Utah, id be more than happy to show you the winter scene. also have a few questions for ya pm me when you get the chance. congrats again. sickk b6

[DownhillA4]

congrats evan! see you at waterfest/H2Oi!

No SoWo Nate? See you at Audifest East!

[B_EEZY]

Congratulations! Our cars crossed paths at one of the Bear Mtn. runs late last year. I remember doing a double take as I thought to myself, dammnn that's a mint b6!

[on1wheel01]

Congrats man

[jaychen]

Nice car mate.

Well done!

[DownhillA4]

Congratulations! Our cars crossed paths at one of the Bear Mtn. runs late last year. I remember doing a double take as I thought to myself, dammnn that's a mint b6!

Thanks guy's! Was not a fan of how that run was organized, poorly done. We spoke briefly when your hood was popped, awesome to see that 2.7 in your B6!

[nadatia]

congrats man! Love the car. so fresh and so clean

[a4darkness]

- -