The Start of the 04 A8L

[DirtyJerzey]

Sup Ladies and Gents, i got a 2004 Audi A8L in Oyster Grey last year so i wouldnt spend money on modding cars....Well it didnt work. I am in the Process of making a very new Look for my Audi. As it sits now i have 30%tint all around, Oempl.us Lowering Links(that i altered), and i used Vagcom(which max lowered the height another 1') so now they car rides about 1.5inch off the ground on slammed mode(which i drive at), and on Lift rides about 4-5' from the ground. I'm only on Stock Wheels now with spacers to help it look alittle better for now..[;)]
Next thing on the list is Aftermarket management for my suspension, wheels and the rest is under wraps.
ok enough talk heres pics as the car alittle dirty as it sits now.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t89/VeloceLyfe_/IMG_9911c.jpg

Shaved
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t89/VeloceLyfe_/IMG_9916c.jpg

Lv
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t89/VeloceLyfe_/IMG_9918c.jpg


http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t89/VeloceLyfe_/IMG_9928c.jpg

[Sharkfin]

I need to get one of those asap, so clean

[JLM04A8L]

Your nuts for dropping that low in the northeast...that said keep me in the loop with the mods..like your DOPE trunk symbol..I might have to bite your style on that one...any info on that?? X2..always a pleasure looking at clean cars!!

[fazda]

gorgeous man

[DirtyJerzey]

Your nuts for dropping that low in the northeast...that said keep me in the loop with the mods..like your DOPE trunk symbol..I might have to bite your style on that one...any info on that?? X2..always a pleasure looking at clean cars!!

Thanks Fellas.. you should see the looks i get from people when im out and about. Yea dope is just a sticker. People Make that hard Badge of it, but i didnt really want to commit to the badge seeing as i love the clean shaved look of A8 trunks[:)]

[1_clean_Audi]

nice, really like the dope very clean.

[DirtyJerzey]

Thanks, im excited to mod this car this year:)

[Hockenheim]

the drop looks retarded

[Hockenheim]

it makes it look like the car is broken

[carsany]

Clean looking car, congrats. Drop is pretty crazy there. How is the ride? No bouncing around when you hit the bumps?

[vintagespin]

get rid of that sticker in the rear quarter window. and damn, i wish my car was oyster gray instead of dolphin

[DirtyJerzey]

the drop looks retarded

[rolleyes]...

[DirtyJerzey]

Clean looking car, congrats. Drop is pretty crazy there. How is the ride? No bouncing around when you hit the bumps?

the ride is perfect haha

[audib8nyc]

dope emblem love it !

[zachf88]

it makes it look like the car is broken

I agree....

[pja0750]

OMG!! i think i need to get a a8 now [:p] really digging it man!! keep em coming!

[pja0750]

it makes it look like the car is broken

dont listen to him!! [>_>]

[JLM04A8L]

dont listen to him!! [>_>]

X2[up]...I like to see original thoughtout cars..however if you had the escalade trim on the front fender I would need to agree[:D]...that said...there's no way the ride is perfect?? Seriously is it a bounce ride that low? Can the air shocks really support it with the lowering links keeping the smooth ride??

[DirtyJerzey]

Its a stiff ride, but it way bouncy when the Front was slammed and the rear was low, but not really tucking rear wheel. New that i lowered the rear more(in the pics) the front and rear play off eachother and it hits bumps better, than when the front wheels were tucking the rears werent.

[VegasAIV]

i think its sick. needs a set of eurolines wheels or some lorinsers to finish off the look.

[DirtyJerzey]

You know it!! all in time

[Calabria]

Just needs a set of rims and your set

[minira]

that's what i'm saying, the rims and you're set. love it, more euro flavor.

[s4_fishingbean]

too low in the back IMO...should be even

[JLM04A8L]

too low in the back IMO...should be even

That's because your looking at the rims/tires only...the overall car itself looks level. Raising the rear only would probably give it more a hot rod/muscle car look and make it look like the suspension is malfunctioning IMHO...I don't know about that...

[DirtyJerzey]

Test Fit of new wheels for this Season coming up[race]
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t89/VeloceLyfe_/Cars/IMG_1628.jpg

[Sharkfin]

show season I'm guessing?

[DirtyJerzey]

show season I'm guessing?

You know it[:p]

[HIstateS8]

eh come on, stop with the teaser...

[OEMplus.com]

Looking awesome!!

[sevenstarz]

Very nice. Can't wait to see more pics.

Peace

[DirtyJerzey]

Check out www.Libertyvip.Wordpress.com i along with my team mates will be featured there and will show alot of our builds as we go through our stages. I will have a offical car shoot after this bad weather(nj) passes.

[DirtyJerzey]

Whats going on Fellas, heres some pics of the current stage of my a8L. Going to be changing somethings soon, but heres what it looks like before our next project with it. (this is Ride height[drive])
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t89/VeloceLyfe_/Cars/IMG_1650.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t89/VeloceLyfe_/Cars/IMG_1652.jpg

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/9059/liberty41.jpg

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/6287/liberty131.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t89/VeloceLyfe_/Cars/IMG_1656.jpg

[Sharkfin]

I want an a8...this just reminds me how I need to get one

[DirtyJerzey]

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t89/VeloceLyfe_/Cars/IMG_1646.jpg

[damnthemansam]

what size wheels are those?

[Gumball]

Looks SIK!!!!! I love it!

[Calabria]

http://oemplus.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=60_73_146&products_id=517

[DirtyJerzey]

20x9 front and 20x10 Rear(for now)

[DirtyJerzey]

Looks SIK!!!!! I love it!
Thanks Fellas!!

http://oemplus.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=60_73_146&products_id=517
Yup your spot on, that is without a doubt on the list of next things to take care of.

[radius_]

At first i thought it was a little too low at the back, But with the new wheels.... Wow! Looks awesome!!
Thumbs up for one of the nicest d3s i`ve seen!:)

[Capt. Obvious]

Looks awesome. I'd love to get a D3 if they were just a hair smaller.

[SLC_A4]

like the car a lot, not a huge fan of those rims, but hey...its your car :)
also to me the dope thing is cheep, but again...its your car :)

[biketsai]

BAller status

[Kerschera4]

nice lookin louis set

[HIstateS8]

You get my approval[up]

[DirtyJerzey]

Thanks Guys, Very Excited to show the car this season, plus Looking forward to the next stage of mods!!

[DirtyJerzey]

Some recent pics from alittle club get together
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2797/4471730788_b1cef2426f_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4471731072_b90b563c8d_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4470966627_8d83a33122_o.jpg

[525iT_Feen]

Don't post here much but I love your car and am trying to help my boy out with his wheel situation for this year (hopefully your willing to give me a hint) on and 04 L.

Can he fit a 20x11 20x9 ET44 all around with a 265/30/20 in back? PM me if you can give me some pointers. I made him feel like shit when I sent him a pic of your ride. hahaha.

[DirtyJerzey]

Don't post here much but I love your car and am trying to help my boy out with his wheel situation for this year (hopefully your willing to give me a hint) on and 04 L.

Can he fit a 20x11 20x9 ET44 all around with a 265/30/20 in back? PM me if you can give me some pointers. I made him feel like shit when I sent him a pic of your ride. hahaha.

Thanks so Much!!! Yes if you or anyone needs help with their Audi Build im more than willing to help out. I would love to see a Slammed A8L meet someday:) 20x11 in the rear and the 20x9 with et44 will fit fine. Now the 265/30s in the rear will fit (stock ride height or slightly lower) If you lower the car any where close to the rear tires tucking they will rub without a doubt. But if you go down to a 245 or 235(Slight Stretch) the tire will tuck nice.
Let me know what he ends up doing.
Dave

[DirtyJerzey]

Hey Guys D.tek from Stanceworks did a full Photoshoot with the car tell me what you think?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/4508425116_ae4c9ed982_o.jpg

the full shoot is at

www.Libertyvip.Wordpress.com

[Sharkfin]

Looks awesome dude. What are your wheel and tire specs?

Are you on springs, coils or bags? (I forgot)

[DirtyJerzey]

20x9 225/30 and 20x10 235/35's Stock Air Ride:)

[Sharkfin]

There is no way that is stock air!

[DirtyJerzey]

Well stock air ride from audi. Pretty much i changed where the computer thinks the cars height is actually at.
Yesterday went to the 12th annual spring show and go for vw/audis and Won First Place in my class, which was all vw/audi other models..
I couldnt believe the insane amount of pics that were getting taken of the car.
Heres a pic i found this morning.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2048/4512405835_da3ed48ea2_b.jpg

[JEmm]

Car looks awesome man [up]

Where you at in Jersey? I've never seen you around and I definitely would have noticed that car! haha

[DirtyJerzey]

Car looks awesome man [up]

Where you at in Jersey? I've never seen you around and I definitely would have noticed that car! haha

Mercer County.

[JEmm]

Mercer County.

That's why haha. I'm in essex and don't venture into Mercer too often. You head out to any of the NERD meets/gtg's? Recently have been up at Palisade's mall commuter lot. Definitely a hike for you but not ridiculous.

[Sharkfin]

Well stock air ride from audi. Pretty much i changed where the computer thinks the cars height is actually at.
Yesterday went to the 12th annual spring show and go for vw/audis and Won First Place in my class, which was all vw/audi other models..
I couldnt believe the insane amount of pics that were getting taken of the car.


Dude that's awesome, I didn't even know that was possible.

[525iT_Feen]

Thanks for your help bud. Hes slammed exactly how you are on stock air and the car will be dumped. I'll be in touch once we get the car together. I'd love to meet up with some of the liberty guys once I have my 740 in order. Keep up what your doing! [o_o]

[DirtyJerzey]

Thanks for your help bud. Hes slammed exactly how you are on stock air and the car will be dumped. I'll be in touch once we get the car together. I'd love to meet up with some of the liberty guys once I have my 740 in order. Keep up what your doing! [o_o]

Thats awesome, We are going to have a First Vip/luxury car show May 30th, there are a few guys in Boston MA area in Liberty Vip and would be coming for that show and more meets/gtgs this spring/summer. That would be awesome to see your cars doing here. I will keep you posted on upcoming events. Also we will be keeping everyone updated through our blog as well.

Check you PM
Dave

[audi til I die]

I've been itching for an A8L the last couple weeks and I came into this section to your seee your beauty. It looks exquisite my friend. Simple and clean, no outrageous mods that make me go [:/]

I approve of this sex boat [up]

[DirtyJerzey]

I've been itching for an A8L the last couple weeks and I came into this section to your seee your beauty. It looks exquisite my friend. Simple and clean, no outrageous mods that make me go [:/]

I approve of this sex boat [up]
[hail]Thanks so much. My goal through all of the different stages of this build is to keep the same market of customers that would buy an audi a8 to see my car and go wow i really like that one.

[minira]

sick wheel choice and stance. love the look, all euro. you gonna update the front end?

[AndreNY]

hey im so down for that VIP meet my A8 should be all done up in a month or so, is the meet in the NYC area?

Thanks

P.S. your car rules man

BTW another shot of your car from the show
http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/8890/11753147.jpg

[DirtyJerzey]

AndreNY- Our Meets will be all around nyc, tristate area and some out of town meets. The Major Vip car show that we will be hosting will in Nj May30th. I would love to help you with you Audi to get it ready. Plus theres going to be alot of shows that are out of town that we will be trying to make a good presense at. Will Most Def Keep you in the loop for whats going down. Thanks for the Pic[:D]

[doubleu8]

LOVE the car...color and wheels are a great combo... Maybe ditch the dope emblem? I just think it looks out of place... Understated suits the car's style.
what is up with the trunk fitment?

[DirtyJerzey]

^^ the pic above, my trunk was still open, this pic was snapped when i was still cleaning the car.

[Samir4486]

http://fyfi.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/must_not_fap.jpg
your car is so clean man! [up]

[nadroj81]

Nice stance. I am running 20s also and am very low. I can't believe you are running a 245 tire. That is pretty damn narrow IMO. I run 265/35 on 9'' wide. Your offset is a tad more aggressive though. I will have to take a photo in dynamic.
Any thoughts on going aftermarket airbag setup?

[DirtyJerzey]

Nice stance. I am running 20s also and am very low. I can't believe you are running a 245 tire. That is pretty damn narrow IMO. I run 265/35 on 9'' wide. Your offset is a tad more aggressive though. I will have to take a photo in dynamic.
Any thoughts on going aftermarket airbag setup?

235/35 on the 10 on the rear is pretty nice, but im going even crazier in the rear, im ging down to the same 225/30 that is on the front. That will be on the rear 10' wide wheel. I this will help level out the stance of the car.
Aftermarket airbag set up...[;)]

[A4rce1]

fantastic work

[S4 Dan]

looks great man... dont know you you get around at that height tho without demolishing your bumper! my S4 sat higher than that, and i had a hard time not scraping in a lot of places.... look sexy tho [up]

[vbrad26]

just stopping in to say how much i love your car...
so f-ing sick i cant believe it haha

[eskimopunk]

^ ditto. Just found the link to this thread, awesome sauce.

[DirtyJerzey]

Me and some of the Liberty Vip guys went to college park maryland, for their car show there sunday. It was 100 degrees put there. Very hott!! Very nice cars there, And tons of people. Heres one of the pics that i found of the audi.
http://www.carshowcoverage.com/photos/shows/2010/collegepark/show/images/IMG_0997.jpg

[DirtyJerzey]

another one i just found
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3411/4575585588_30941061c0.jpg

[BrianB7A4]

wow this is beautiful

[DirtyJerzey]

Sorry for the Lack of updates its been a crazy 2 weeks, currently i have been getting tired of my Stock Air Management and how slow it works. So Last few weeks i did something about it!! Started Buying and installing somethings.
More Pics to come!!
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t89/VeloceLyfe_/photo-42.jpg

[DrSasha]

Man, your a8 is as fresh as it gets!

Seeing it can be done that way on stock air makes me wanna sell my A6, and get an L....

[fatbrembos]

woow dude the car looks awesome i want to see some more pictures!

[DirtyJerzey]

Man, your a8 is as fresh as it gets!

Seeing it can be done that way on stock air makes me wanna sell my A6, and get an L....

Thank you, the stock air ride management has been replaced with a aftermarket system install by Mlcexotics and air tank, controlled manually with a controller. This has made the car so 100% more drivable than its ever been. It can go back to stock height at anytime. And can be Lowered to the ground when ever needed. It even stays at any height selected after 70mph, when you usually can't control the height. This is the Best way to go, i love my audi so much more with this system.!!![:)]

[A8LOOONG]

That stance scares me. I've been in cars that low and caught the oil pan on a manhole cover. Talk about an abrupt stop! I am glad you upgraded the system to aftermarket bags. That will be much better all around. Love the color!! Now you need the trunk spoiler body color painted too!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/MrCowlHood/DRY_edited.jpg

[DirtyJerzey]

^^wow you dont mess around

[A8LOOONG]

Oh man, these cars are built to handle speed around turns. Big on the inside, small on the outside and nimble.

They work pretty well in the rain too!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/MrCowlHood/WET_edited.jpg

[A8LOOONG]

Sorry guys I am not trying to hijack this thing. :^O

[colt45]

http://www.carshowcoverage.com/photos/shows/2010/collegepark/show/images/IMG_0997.jpg

damn your car looks awesome. this makes me wanting an A8.

[DirtyJerzey]

thanks Man, i'd say go for it! I Love my audi!

[Coopa]

I don't get around to the a8/s8 threads much, but someone in the b5 a4 section traded into an a8. I decided to explore haha. This is doing it for me. So good man! Keep up the good work!!

[a8slim]

Yo Dirty the ride looks real sick. Keep it up.

[hallman77]

Absolutely beautiful work! I'd be very interested in the "know how" on manipulating the computer to play with the suspension like that... theres a thread for that, maybe? I don't get out much... the idea of getting out of stock Audis and beautifying them has all crept up on me in the past couple of months... I got excited about my 2004 A8L face-lift... But I have lots of growing to do, lets say... I think I am in the right place for my inspiration... so thanx

[TT8J]

Sick ride! Best color for A8 imo.

[DirtyJerzey]

Absolutely beautiful work! I'd be very interested in the "know how" on manipulating the computer to play with the suspension like that... theres a thread for that, maybe? I don't get out much... the idea of getting out of stock Audis and beautifying them has all crept up on me in the past couple of months... I got excited about my 2004 A8L face-lift... But I have lots of growing to do, lets say... I think I am in the right place for my inspiration... so thanx

Yes you can lower the car slighty with Vagcom, but not as drastic as shown above.



Sick ride! Best color for A8 imo.
Thank you, i agree with you 100%

[EMJR]

Very nice I like it but you need to get rid of that avitar it took me 5 min before I noticed you had a car!!!
Car is clean and looking good have fun.

[coolgraymemo]

looks gooood!

[PAKETA]

Hey man, your car looks sick BTW! Have a quick question for you. I know that staggered wheel setup messes with your torsen diff (quattro unit), do you have a slight vibration going around 60-80mph when pressing the accelarator? Reason I'm asking is that when I had my staggered wheel setup on my A8, I had that. Mine tires were 245/30 front and 265/30 rear. Let me know, maybe it was my rims (sold them)

[DirtyJerzey]

Very nice I like it but you need to get rid of that avitar it took me 5 min before I noticed you had a car!!!
Car is clean and looking good have fun.

Haha thanks:) i keep the girl there so no one notices how clean the car is;)


looks gooood!

Hey Thanks!!


Hey man, your car looks sick BTW! Have a quick question for you. I know that staggered wheel setup messes with your torsen diff (quattro unit), do you have a slight vibration going around 60-80mph when pressing the accelarator? Reason I'm asking is that when I had my staggered wheel setup on my A8, I had that. Mine tires were 245/30 front and 265/30 rear. Let me know, maybe it was my rims (sold them)

I did, in the Beginning because i had a very aggressive stretch on my front tire and a semi stretch in the rear(Front 225/30/20 and Rear 235/35/20) but once when i had that tiny tire it was interesting to drive, cause the car was soooo low, that it was an inch of the ground in the middle of the car, so everytime there was a crown in the road i had to drive according or else the crown with scrap the bottom of the car.(wow you should see the looks i get with this thing when the crown scraps in traffic:) So once i went to a 235/35 all around that diff vibration went away.

Are you getting new Wheels for the A8 soon?

[DirtyJerzey]

Very nice I like it but you need to get rid of that avitar it took me 5 min before I noticed you had a car!!!
Car is clean and looking good have fun.

Haha thanks:) i keep the girl there so no one notices how clean the car is;)


looks gooood!

Hey Thanks!!


Hey man, your car looks sick BTW! Have a quick question for you. I know that staggered wheel setup messes with your torsen diff (quattro unit), do you have a slight vibration going around 60-80mph when pressing the accelarator? Reason I'm asking is that when I had my staggered wheel setup on my A8, I had that. Mine tires were 245/30 front and 265/30 rear. Let me know, maybe it was my rims (sold them)

I did, in the Beginning because i had a very aggressive stretch on my front tire and a semi stretch in the rear(Front 225/30/20 and Rear 235/35/20) but once when i had that tiny tire it was interesting to drive, cause the car was soooo low, that it was an inch of the ground in the middle of the car, so everytime there was a crown in the road i had to drive according or else the crown with scrap the bottom of the car.(wow you should see the looks i get with this thing when the crown scraps in traffic:) So once i went to a 235/35 all around that diff vibration went away.

Are you getting new Wheels for the A8 soon?

[DirtyJerzey]

Very nice I like it but you need to get rid of that avitar it took me 5 min before I noticed you had a car!!!
Car is clean and looking good have fun.

Haha thanks:) i keep the girl there so no one notices how clean the car is;)


looks gooood!

Hey Thanks!!


Hey man, your car looks sick BTW! Have a quick question for you. I know that staggered wheel setup messes with your torsen diff (quattro unit), do you have a slight vibration going around 60-80mph when pressing the accelarator? Reason I'm asking is that when I had my staggered wheel setup on my A8, I had that. Mine tires were 245/30 front and 265/30 rear. Let me know, maybe it was my rims (sold them)

I did, in the Beginning because i had a very aggressive stretch on my front tire and a semi stretch in the rear(Front 225/30/20 and Rear 235/35/20) but once when i had that tiny tire it was interesting to drive, cause the car was soooo low, that it was an inch of the ground in the middle of the car, so everytime there was a crown in the road i had to drive according or else the crown would scrap the bottom of the car.(wow you should see the looks i get with this thing when the crown scraps in traffic:) So then i went to a 235/35 all around that diff vibration went away.

Are you getting new Wheels for the A8 soon?[wrench]

[PAKETA]

Haha thanks:) i keep the girl there so no one notices how clean the car is;)



Hey Thanks!!

I did, in the Beginning because i had a very aggressive stretch on my front tire and a semi stretch in the rear(Front 225/30/20 and Rear 235/35/20) but once when i had that tiny tire it was interesting to drive, cause the car was soooo low, that it was an inch of the ground in the middle of the car, so everytime there was a crown in the road i had to drive according or else the crown would scrap the bottom of the car.(wow you should see the looks i get with this thing when the crown scraps in traffic:) So then i went to a 235/35 all around that diff vibration went away.

Are you getting new Wheels for the A8 soon?[wrench]

so you did go same tires all around, I couldnt do that cause I had 9" in front and 10.5 in rear, too much of a stretch. Once I went back to stock everything is smooth now. I'm really searching for new rims, but it seems like I cant find anything I like lately, I dont want to spend too much, but everying I like is over $2500. Heres when I had the rims on, I would rub if I went lower.
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/6858/img95733.jpg

[DirtyJerzey]

Had a few photoshoots for some Car blogs and Our Liberty Vip 2011 Calendar.
As soon as i get some pictures back from the photographers i will update you guys on some pics.

For now heres Pic to hold you over.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t89/VeloceLyfe_/IMG_1878-1.jpg

[RussTDUBz]

I have an A8 and have been messing with aggressive setups for a long time. Ive had 19x10 and 19x11.5 with 255/40 front and rear and now I am back to my original setup with 20x10 and 20x11 running 285/30/20. I am not sure why you are running such a small tire. My car is just as low as your and I have a nice bit of rubber and still a nice stretch on the 11s. I think 275/30 or even 265/30 would be just a bit better for me front and rear. I am looking to make a change to my setup in the next few weeks which is how I came across this thread. I am still stunned you have 235s on there. Id be curious what it looks like when it is in driving height.

I am VERY interested in what you are doing with your air management. I would love to swap out the factory kit but tackling the ECU issues figured to be a big road block in doing that.

Here is a crappy pic of my car right now on 285/30/20 dropped as far as I can manage to get it with the sensors.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs247.snc4/39693_1538453231996_1554851180_31323500_3849681_n. jpg

[DirtyJerzey]

Russ Awesome A8L, Can you please post some more Pics!! I have been tempted a few times to get a Mesh wheel. Currently the Pics above, is my ride height. The Rear wheel(20x10 +20et) just fits without rubbing at all. Since this is my ride height, a bigger tire would without a doubt have rubbing issues. Correct, the Ecu is a very Big Road Block. You can use A renntech controller but i, like everyone else want to go lower!!! So some changes are going to have to be made so i can go even lower.

[RussTDUBz]

Damn...not sure how you drive it that low especially on those small tires. I know that when I set my computer to Dynamic mode it rides like crap. I was rolling around H20 on Dynamic mode quite a bit and it rides like a hood ride on cut springs bouncing all over the place. It's certainly not good for the car nor is it good for the factory bags to be run with out any air pressure in them. They are not the same as an aftermarket kit and not meant to be run without any air.

Im running a 20x11 with an et36 on 285/30/20 and I only have minor rubbing on by inner fender liner in the right rear on big bumps.

I really don't have many pics of the car. It needs a good cleaning and some paint work after an incident last winter put some decent scratches in the quarter panel. I've raelly neglected it and drive it a lot. Ive clocked 122K on her.

[DTMLGND]

WOW, never seen one quite that nice:)! Talk about slammed!

[DirtyJerzey]

Heres some pics from the recent shoot with dtek. I'm glad i got a set of pics of the car before i start changing some things around 8)

Enjoy ladies
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5040112491_1093f75ce6_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5040729006_c40c4b1f36_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5040724532_52e28115d1_b.jpg

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[mikehsu]

I saw your car early on this year at the college park tuning meet. I really liked it and even took a picture with it. You encouraged me to buy an Audi A8 so I bought the same exact color combination and year :).

[woofster]

Wow, Dirty, that car is crazy. I love it.

My A4 is really a practical choice for me but deep down inside, I actually wanted a D3 A8L in oyster grey and, damn, seeing your's all done-up like it is just reminds me why the D3 is my favourite gen A8 ever!

[Gaspasser19]

[QUOTE=DirtyJerzey;4310512]Sup Ladies and Gents, i got a 2004 Audi A8L in Oyster Grey last year so i wouldnt spend money on modding cars....Well it didnt work. I am in the Process of making a very new Look for my Audi. As it sits now i have 30%tint all around, Oempl.us Lowering Links(that i altered), and i used Vagcom(which max lowered the height another 1') so now they car rides about 1.5inch off the ground on slammed mode(which i drive at), and on Lift rides about 4-5' from the ground. I'm only on Stock Wheels now with spacers to help it look alittle better for now..[;)]
Next thing on the list is Aftermarket management for my suspension, wheels and the rest is under wraps.
ok enough talk heres pics as the car alittle dirty as it sits now.

So very ghetto. Get pulled over much? Is it still profiling if you announce yourself like that? That said, it looks like you've put in a great deal of effort. One has to admire that!

BTW, ' = FEET " = INCHES

[edoushe]

very nice! i just looked at a D3 today, i think ill sell the D2 and get the D3.

[DirtyJerzey]

mikehsu:That is awesome!!! How do you like your purchase? Let me know if theres any questions you have with the car.

woofster: Yes the d3 A8 is the way to go, i wanted one since 2004!!

edoushe: Thanks, if you can keep the d2 and get the d3 as well, Both cars are classics!!

[Leo14]

One of the best A8's I have seen so far, keep up the good work man [up]

[DirtyJerzey]

Thank you, i wont let you down:)

[DirtyJerzey]

Car is back

[DirtyJerzey]

Ladies, Gentlemen, the audi finally is rolling again.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t89/VeloceLyfe_/1-3.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t89/VeloceLyfe_/3-3.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t89/VeloceLyfe_/2-3.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t89/VeloceLyfe_/4-3.jpg

Created the first Aftermarket Air suspension for this D3 chassis and just got the car back to rolling again. Now it lays frame:)
And Ride height is sooo Smooth!!

These wheels are just for a few weeks until i get my new wheels.
Tell me what you guys think.

[Calabria]

looks great. just get color match that amber in the front

[woofster]

Wow, now that's what you call "tucked"! Looks great, as always.

[truckersteve]

nice D3,i have an 08 ill be doing the same thing, just not as low ill be running 22"'s 9.5 fr 10.5 in the rear . im just waiting to order my links from oem plus . lots of luck dirty .

[Kruat]

Dear God this looks so hot...

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t89/VeloceLyfe_/1-3.jpg

[CruzS4]

love it. so weird going from staring at B5s all day long to seeing something so huge yet equally gorgeous slammed on insane wheels

[mtosofsky]

Love the range rover wheels[up]

[mikehsu]

What did you do with your original set of wheels from the CPT meet? I'm looking for some wheels that are similar, do you have any suggestions that isn't too expensive?

[blacka4]

hawt man. I am looking at getting a 07 to 08 A8L and the adaptive Suspension actually scares me. Any aftermarket systems? I know you created one. do you have a build thread>

[DirtyJerzey]

hawt man. I am looking at getting a 07 to 08 A8L and the adaptive Suspension actually scares me. Any aftermarket systems? I know you created one. do you have a build thread>
Thanks man, don't be scared of the suspension its easy to replace. I was pretty nervous about the suspension before i tore it apart, but it really isn't that bad. As of now there isn't any Aftermarket kits for this car, beside for the kit i built. I will be replacing some suspension parts this within the next few months. Then i will make a build thread of what i learned in this process. I'm just enjoying the car for now, i haven't drove this car since april. I feels great to daily drive this car again. Just went to Boston for Import Evolution and Won 2nd place Audi there. I wasn't even thinking i was going to win, i just wanted to go for the drive and really put the suspension to the 500+ round trip. Besides for a bubble on a inner sidewall of the passenger tire, everything handled great.

Heres a pic when valeted to the hotel in boston. I'm sure there will be a good amount of pics floating around from the show, tons of people were taking pics[;)]

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh83/LiCelsior/9-11-11%20Import%20Evolution/IMG_1505.jpg

[TheDapperDriver]

hey man love your car!
my car was at the show as well, I had the audi s5 but I wasn't there, just my car
if you got links of the car show coverage let see them since I havent seen pics of my car from the event lol

[DirtyJerzey]

hey man love your car!
my car was at the show as well, I had the audi s5 but I wasn't there, just my car
if you got links of the car show coverage let see them since I havent seen pics of my car from the event lol
Clean S5, apparently your also boys with my boy Mike(CL500) Next time I'm in Boston, which should be soon(ILL city) Ill make sure mike hits you up to kick it

[DirtyJerzey]

Heres some pics from this weekend. Hosted a show at Englishtown, Black2. The rain held up so it ended up being a nice cool day.
http://jdmchicago.com/wp/wp-content/gallery/black2photos/ZAN_6977.jpg

http://jdmchicago.com/wp/wp-content/gallery/black2photos/ZAN_7047.jpg

http://www.thespeedlounge.com/azcms/photos/73/preview/Chinzo_Black2_28.jpg

[jbrentd]

Looks great Dirty. Do you have any details or links to a DIY on the stock suspension mods (before you bagged it)?

[DirtyJerzey]

Looks great Dirty. Do you have any details or links to a DIY on the stock suspension mods (before you bagged it)?
Thank you, it means alot!! I dont[headbang] because i didnt know if it would really work until it did. I will be remaking links for the A8 soon(my buddy has one) so once i get the links made i will make a how-to.

[The Godfather]

Yo David, your A8L is freaking HAM!!!!! I think this is gonna be my next project. My last big body was a W211 E55 AMG. I was rocking stock air suspension with modified height sensors and got it dumped like yours. But my DD and "big body" now is a Lexus GS350, but it's nowhere near as BAWSS as an A8L.

Damn you, you got me wanting one BAD now!

Here's a pic of my old E55 BTW (just showing off :P)

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/3082/img4089x.jpg

[DirtyJerzey]

Dam godfather, That E55 is official! There's been a few days i wanted to just copp a E55, or S55 and mod it. I foresee me getting one before I'm done with this car thing.
Thanks so much, I'm sure if you get an 8 with make it proper.

[truckersteve]

your a8 is sweet! here is mine 2008L 22x9.5 up front 22x10.5 rear ace exec's I lowered it with the oem plus links ... pics are not the best

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/IMG_2247.jpg
http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/IMG_2246.jpg

[DirtyJerzey]

Great Look truckersteve, I'm really liking those long thin wheel spokes, but one thing A8's need are a beautiful shiny Big brake kit to be shining nice behind the wheels.

[Charlescrs6]

Great Look truckersteve, I'm really liking those long thin wheel spokes, but one thing A8's need are a beautiful shiny Big brake kit to be shining nice behind the wheels.

How big are the stock brakes? I've got some D4 A8L brakes which are 380MM.

[bd__14]

Very nice D3!

Any high res shots with the RR wheels?

[martianbooby]

hollyy batman im so inlove with your car, i cant stop staring at it...
i want one now too lol

[DirtyJerzey]

Very nice D3!

Any high res shots with the RR wheels?
So far i only have the pics that the photogs took at the black 2 show. I've been so busy i haven't had time to get a official photo shoot done. Next pics of the car will be of its next stage so your going to have to enjoy the pics already taken.

[DirtyJerzey]

Here is short video i found of a few of us rolling to a show over the summer.
Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szi7jrL8VmU

[martianbooby]

whats wrong with ur tails?

[Jan PL S6]

whats wrong with ur tails?

That's just the camera, nothing wrong with the taillights.

Great car man, it has been my desktop picture for a while now haha. I've been on the fence about selling my 05 A8L for a B7 S4 but the more pictures I see of this car, the more I get tempted to just slam mine. Only thing holding me back is the ride quality and the amount of potholes around me in Union County NJ. How was the ride on the links and the vagcom lowering? I was also considering getting the S8 sway bars off oemplus

[DownhillA4]

I love this A8! Sooo sick, I remember seeing it at WF16, love big body cars. I plan on modding my W126 420SEL like your A8.. so simple & classy.

[nthusiastt]

I'm not sure did you post the offset of the 20x9 / 20x10 setup?

[truckersteve]

Here is short video i found of a few of us rolling to a show over the summer.
Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szi7jrL8VmU

thats funny you guy's drove right past my house, i live on the corner of bentley ave and englishtown rd(527)

[DirtyJerzey]

thats funny you guy's drove right past my house, i live on the corner of bentley ave and englishtown rd(527)
Those roads are garage over there! I'm gonna miss those roads. Moved to hollywood

[Brens]

Ever get in any trouble with running no front plate?

[kjgspot]

great looking ride man..... would also love to drop my car but like (jan pl s6 ) said the union county area is not a great place to have a car slammed....

[catch]

Nice n clean! Id rock it. I like the DOPE emblem too!

[Brens]

Ah just realized I'm using your car as proof that our cars resist aging well. People easily think this car is a 2012.

[nthusiastt]

looks awesome, but your trunk doesn't close all the way.. Mine acts the same way [>_>]

[Audi8u]

Sick

[stl2slw]

what are you specs on the range rover wheels and adapters

[DirtyJerzey]

Sorry guys i have been away for a minute, Moved to Cali in May and have been working on a few things.

[71camaro]

What ever happened with the AMEs? Sell them?

[DirtyJerzey]

Yeah the Ame's are long gone, i thought those wheels would look dope on the car but i didnt know how flashy it made the car look, i couldnt go anywhere without a crowd of people taking pics in public. With the Range wheels i could sneak into the parking lot until people took a second look and realized the car is on the ground!
http://www.jdmchicago.com/images/black2/A8.jpg

[vividracing]

This car makes me want to be a better person...

[HIstateS8]

Damn, the offset is crazy in the front. You gonna clear out those front bumper amber markers?

[Y3SPB6A4]

Just read through the entire thread, and wow. Talk about having a baller status car lol. This A8 is as good as they get, keep up the work [up]

[Matt@H2OTuning]

Would love to know more about your air ride setup. Any pics of the tank/compressor layout?

[Matt@H2OTuning]

Would love to know more about your air ride setup. Any pics of the tank/compressor layout?

[:)] Updates?

[DirtyJerzey]

My bad Matt, getting right in Cali for a minute. [>_>]
I wanted to have a very comfortable ride at the lowest height possible. Attempting this was terrible, the stock suspension setup rebound was [poop]

['01-S8]

Range Wheels are SO0o0o0o0o0o dope.... Gonna be picking up a set for my D2

[DirtyJerzey]

Range Wheels are SO0o0o0o0o0o dope.... Gonna be picking up a set for my D2
I Love the lines of the Storm Troopers, They are a very underrated wheel. Make sure to send me some pics!

[Matt@H2OTuning]

what are you specs on the range rover wheels and adapters
x2

[Matt@H2OTuning]

Thanks so Much!!! Yes if you or anyone needs help with their Audi Build im more than willing to help out. I would love to see a Slammed A8L meet someday:) 20x11 in the rear and the 20x9 with et44 will fit fine. Now the 265/30s in the rear will fit (stock ride height or slightly lower) If you lower the car any where close to the rear tires tucking they will rub without a doubt. But if you go down to a 245 or 235(Slight Stretch) the tire will tuck nice.
Let me know what he ends up doing.
Dave

Dave I am currently working on an air ride setup for my A8L. I have several questions.
1) Did you just unplug the factory air ride? What about warning lights?
2) Any pics of your trunk layout?
3) What setup are you using? Management?
4) What are the specs on your wheels. I am looking at Front 20x11 ET35 and Rear 20x11 ET30 on a 265/30. Not looking at making it a show car only. Still need to use it daily.

[Matt@H2OTuning]

Dave I am currently working on an air ride setup for my A8L. I have several questions.
1) Did you just unplug the factory air ride? What about warning lights?
2) Any pics of your trunk layout?
3) What setup are you using? Management?
4) What are the specs on your wheels. I am looking at Front 20x11 ET35 and Rear 20x11 ET30 on a 265/30. Not looking at making it a show car only. Still need to use it daily.
Finished mine:
https://www.facebook.com/ajax/messaging/attachment.php?attach_id=6408e77293d24248e1b4f9538 4939c2a&mid=mid.1367328621451%3A0754ba033336d34638&hash=AQCmEPqdJ_bh63tz

Would love to go lower but the door seals and motor are on the ground.

[DirtyJerzey]

Wow i have been away for a minute. Been extremely busy and have put cars on the side for a minute.

[Captainvik]

such a beautiful car dayum...everything about it looks awesome! Well executed

[Matt@H2OTuning]

As seen at Southern Worthersee 2013
http://www.vwvortex.com/emAlbum/albums/Events/Enthusiast/Southern%20Worthersee/2013/southern-worthersee-2013-126.jpg

[DirtyJerzey]

Looking right Matt! I gotta see a short film of this thing flying down the highway in some thick rain[drool][drool][drool]

[galaxy]

cool car man!

[kovalrm1]

Some recent pics from alittle club get together
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2797/4471730788_b1cef2426f_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4471731072_b90b563c8d_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4470966627_8d83a33122_o.jpg

hey i got myself an 2006 A8L and need some help, are these pictures on stock suspension? or aftermarket?

[DirtyJerzey]

kovalrm1 I've replied to your PM.
These images were taken on the Stock Air Strut. The Only modification at the time was, Lowering Links along with the Lowering Via Vagcom.

[evo_ski]

OP, do you have any details on what air ride setup you ran after you swapped from the factory stuff? Thanks!

[killkrich]

I believe this car is lowered via VAG with stock audi components.

[A6Rick]

Ladies, Gentlemen, the audi finally is rolling again.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t89/VeloceLyfe_/1-3.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t89/VeloceLyfe_/3-3.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t89/VeloceLyfe_/2-3.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t89/VeloceLyfe_/4-3.jpg

Created the first Aftermarket Air suspension for this D3 chassis and just got the car back to rolling again. Now it lays frame:)
And Ride height is sooo Smooth!!

These wheels are just for a few weeks until i get my new wheels.
Tell me what you guys think.

Omg... Those wheels are sooo clean. The drop looks great! A little too low for my liking, Prolly only drop it that low for parking only lol. But I've always been a a6 guy. But my family is growing and I need the room/comfort. So I'm lookin for a 2006-07 A8. I would love to get some inspiration from you bro. Especially in the Vagcom, and bags area. All I had was coil overs on my s-line a6. I know it's gonna be night and day when I switch to the bags of a A8. I'm in the nyc area. I'll def come through to one of your next meets. Anyway good lookin on the help bro.

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[killkrich]

I want your suspension set up man... Any more details????