New A4 Owner ... Few Questions About Installs

[Elohite]

Hey,

Im a new A4 owner, coming from a 350z.
I have a 2006 A4 S-Line, since i got it all I've done is tints all around, replaced the license plate front with a smooth one, and debadging.
I got a few questions as im very new to modding these cars.

Just wondering if anyone knows a good audio place to install my Avic d3 into my A4, while still retaining the steering wheel controls (I heard this can be done). I am hoping the installer can order all modules/adapters and the double din dash trim plates needed

Also, does anyone know some good places to get springs done? As of now I am looking into Trust Auto, a shop in San Bruno that quoted me $550 for H&R sport springs, installation, and a alignment.

If anyone has some modding tips let me know. I'll be ready to head to some meets after I mod the car a little.

Here's some pics. Thanks

A4 (crappy point and shoots)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/gallad/A4/IMG_9109.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/gallad/A4/IMG_9111.jpg



The 350z (dslrs)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/gallad/350z/Meets/IMG_7-22-23143copy.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/gallad/350z/Meets/IMG_7-22-23157copy.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/gallad/350z/IMG_7217copy.jpg

[kwan]

Welcome to the board. Nice rides !

[RAVI]

i remember you.. check out ultimate car toys in dublin, ask for julian say ravi sent you.. he installed my d3 in my a4 for a good price, legit install looks oem and everything.

[auditi]

nice rides man, enjoy the s4....

[LimiTed]

nice ride. and DEFINITELY go to a shop that had a good rep and knows what they're doing. i made that mistake and almost totalled my car on the way to reno a couple weeks ago. crappy ass shop didn't tighten everything correctly, my rear sway bar become unbolted, along with the bolt that holds in the shock, and i spun out doin 80 in the mountains.

[BMWALDO]

Hey man. Contact [email protected]. They are located in Los Gatos and do pricing that beats other shops around. They can definitely beat that 500 install charge for your suspension. By at least 150 bucks. I think that would be worth it. [:D]

[Daddy MO]

Welcome to the family dude... I love the Volks and want those bad right now.

You should go to the Treasure Island GTG on the 27th. Look for the thread here in Norcal. That will be a good start and you will learn a ton of stuff that day.

BTW 01A418t, its an S-line not an S4. Basically an S4 w/o the 4.2

[Elohite]

BTW 01A418t, its an S-line not an S4. Basically an S4 w/o the 4.2

I have never mentioned or said anywhere that it was a S4. I know its a A4 (thus how i keep referring to it as a A4), but mines the 2.0 not 1.8

Why do many people keep confusing it for a S4?

[Nor_Cal_Driver]

I have never mentioned or said anywhere that it was a S4. I know its a A4 (thus how i keep referring to it as a A4), but mines the 2.0 not 1.8

Why do many people keep confusing it for a S4?

Probably because it's a down grade from the 350 as far as performance goes, s4 is more on the same playing field, although the 2.0t responds very well to chip tunning as I'm sure you know.

[auditi]

BTW 01A418t, its an S-line not an S4. Basically an S4 w/o the 4.2

ahhh, only a few months in, learning new stuff everyday.... [up]

still a damn sweet ride!

[Elohite]

Well I got into contact with BRracing and should be going in next week for some work.

Got bored and just took the DSLR out for some better pics.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/gallad/A4/IMG_9147.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/gallad/A4/IMG_9146.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/gallad/A4/IMG_9121.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/gallad/A4/IMG_9157.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/gallad/A4/IMG_9160.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/gallad/A4/IMG_9132.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/gallad/A4/IMG_9148.jpg

[Nor_Cal_Driver]

Nice a4, what's fills all those buttons near ESP I'm wondering??

[Daddy MO]

I have never mentioned or said anywhere that it was a S4. I know its a A4 (thus how i keep referring to it as a A4), but mines the 2.0 not 1.8

Why do many people keep confusing it for a S4?

Your all good. I know you never mentioned "S4". Someone else did and thats where I made the correction.

"step down from an 350" Hardly that [eek]. Stock to stock yes, but after some tuning its curtains for the 350 unless it too goes FI.

[speedydragon]

Nice a4, what's fills all those buttons near ESP I'm wondering??

one of them shows whether the passenger air bag is activated or not.

[skunkoncrunk]

Congrats on your purchase! [up]

[Nor_Cal_Driver]

one of them shows whether the passenger air bag is activated or not.

And the fogs are over by the headlight switch rather then at that location like the B5?

[OutkastSL]

welcome to the boards. i think i've seen your Z around town. I'm in dublin. hope to see you around and at the Treasure Island meet on sunday.

[Elohite]

i remember you.. check out ultimate car toys in dublin, ask for julian say ravi sent you.. he installed my d3 in my a4 for a good price, legit install looks oem and everything.

They also like to BS $400-500 my ass.

[OutkastSL]

check out car tunz in pleasanton on old santa rita, they may have better prices. i haven't gone there personally but my friends do. I usually go to audiomobile in oakland since high school, if you are willing to drive to oakland you can always contact them, talk to allen at 510-839-1992 just let them know steve with the audi sent ya.

[Elohite]

I've been to Audiomobile in oakland for my Z's sub install. I think I'm gonna stop by there on my way to SF tomorrow

[OutkastSL]

cool, allen has done all my work that i'm too lazy to do since highschool, so basically the past 11 years! damn i'm getting old lol.

[Elohite]

Yeah I'll def. stop by there.

I think im gonna go now Sunday to the meet. My coilovers are getting installed as I type

[OutkastSL]

nice! where are you getting them installed BRR?

[Elohite]

Yep. Its very cold here though :(

[OutkastSL]

Nice a4, what's fills all those buttons near ESP I'm wondering??

one is a rear shade button, pass airbag off button...i forget the rest.

elohite, how's it looking?? you better have pics!!!

[Nor_Cal_Driver]

rear shade= teh hotness, think I may get tinted this weekend.

[Elohite]

elohite, how's it looking?? you better have pics!!!

I left my camera at home otherwise I would've taken some at the shop.
It was finished around 8pm so it was raining and dark anyway.

I'll probably clean it up this afternoon and take some snapshots.

I'll most likely be going to the TI meet so be sure to say hi.

[OutkastSL]

if you go to TI, meet us at hooters at 11:15 for the caravan.

[Elohite]

I would but i'd most likely be in SF already with my girl

[Elohite]

Some quick pics of the coilovers...
going to BRracing tom to adjust the back a little higher tomorrow

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/gallad/A4/IMG_9213.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/gallad/A4/IMG_9240.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/gallad/A4/IMG_9236.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/gallad/A4/IMG_9229.jpg

[OutkastSL]

that looks nice! i used to be that low when i had my stock wheels. i had to raise my car when i installed the 19x10 in the rears.

[dummptyhummpty]

Nice car!

Honestly the D3 install is really easy. Me and my friends did it in a day. I think the link in my signature, to the stereo information thread should help you out. I think the info is similar to the B7.

[speedydragon]

And the fogs are over by the headlight switch rather then at that location like the B5?



yea, I think the fogs on a b7 turn on from pulling the headlight dial/switch outward towards yourself. One click is front fogs, 2nd click outward is front and rears.