What Did You Do To Your Avant Today? [Archive] - Page 10

geeky

04-23-2012, 10:24 AM

^ that looks real good. So your ST's fit without issues I take it?

Yes sir, and thank you! Need to re-adjust it some more tonight. Lower the front a little more and dump the rear. Need to look into different springs to make the height go a little more lower in the rear as I only have 3 threads left.

How's that bumper guard holding up to your paint job? Reviews I have read indicate these nose bras/guards do damage paint.

It was actually hiding a bit of damage more than creating damage so not really sure, plus I bought the car with it on last weekend and just took it off.

Turbwhistle

04-23-2012, 10:38 AM

I'm jelly of these wheels.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y2/Negative01/IMG_0804.jpg

CCA4

04-23-2012, 10:38 AM

It was actually hiding a bit of damage more than creating damage so not really sure, plus I bought the car with it on last weekend and just took it off.

That's what I use mine for LOL :shifty:

Greedo

04-23-2012, 10:39 AM

Wow, that's a good amount of tuck. Any full side shots?

Well hello!

Silver avant thread. There are more pics in there.

hightest

04-23-2012, 10:53 AM

Put the summers on, took the load bars off, detailed, debadged, polished and waxed my Avant.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h139/realgonerider/avant/d33cad06.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h139/realgonerider/avant/52219ce2.jpg

tankdeer

04-23-2012, 11:11 AM

Yes sir, and thank you! Need to re-adjust it some more tonight. Lower the front a little more and dump the rear. Need to look into different springs to make the height go a little more lower in the rear as I only have 3 threads left.
ST's are notorious for not going low enough in the rear, although I was under the impression that it wasn't as bad on the B5's as it is with the B6/B7. Most of us who have swapped out the springs went with Hyperco.

Greedo

04-23-2012, 11:18 AM

I'm part of the most of us.

GramCracker

04-23-2012, 11:41 AM

I put up my car for sale again after getting all sorts of shit figured out, and then see a photo like this. I hate myself for being so indecisive.

cut and polish, three days straight...

http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy167/domantas12/IMG_0942.jpg

tankdeer

04-23-2012, 11:48 AM

I put up my car for sale again after getting all sorts of shit figured out, and then see a photo like this. I hate myself for being so indecisive.

You did what now?

GramCracker

04-23-2012, 11:52 AM

You did what now?

Spent $1,000 on new tires and an alignment, then $1,500 on timing belt kit, valve cover gaskets, ect and a Borla exhaust, then drive it for 2 weeks and then put it up for sale again. Only on quattroworld though, I'm still uneasy about letting it go.

domantas

04-23-2012, 12:13 PM

same here man... I still get these urges to sell it, because these cars are touch to keep in a good shape, but that "something special" about avant wont let me to :)

...and yes that is a Nürburgring, Im a big fan of this track. Tint on not to tint what you say?

http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy167/domantas12/IMG_0942.jpg

howardfootball

04-23-2012, 12:31 PM

No tint. Keep it classy and the black with the fishbowl looks great.

tankdeer

04-23-2012, 12:44 PM

SoCalS4Avant

04-23-2012, 01:09 PM

same here man... I still get these urges to sell it, because these cars are touch to keep in a good shape, but that "something special" about avant wont let me to :)

...and yes that is a Nürburgring, Im a big fan of this track. Tint on not to tint what you say?

No tint. Keep it classy and the black with the fishbowl looks great.

Disagree! I think tint can be classy. 50% on both my Avants. Never any issues, and yet still had a great look, and good performance utilizing ceramics.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/DanB412/a5658112.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5144/5778954033_ef767236a7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41683068@N02/5778954033/)
DSC_0010 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41683068@N02/5778954033/) by DPBPHOTOS (http://www.flickr.com/people/41683068@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5186/5749613778_c5674f4f28_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41683068@N02/5749613778/)
DSC_1014 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41683068@N02/5749613778/) by DPBPHOTOS (http://www.flickr.com/people/41683068@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5133/5459676486_f9cfa8f411_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41683068@N02/5459676486/)
DSC_0751 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41683068@N02/5459676486/) by DPBPHOTOS (http://www.flickr.com/people/41683068@N02/), on Flickr

jaycurn

04-23-2012, 01:14 PM

Loaded her up for a nice little 4 day desert trip!
http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/jaycurn/Audis/d179d477.jpg
http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/jaycurn/Audis/296276df.jpg

Greedo

04-23-2012, 01:30 PM

I started at the bottom of the page and saw Dan's B6 and liked it. Then I got up to the B8 and realized the B6 just makes me sad now. The B8 just looks so good.

ebi718

04-23-2012, 01:31 PM

Disagree! I think tint can be classy.....

I couldn't agree more. Tint can indeed be classy.....35% all around here.

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flir67

04-23-2012, 02:47 PM

This weekend I did the following...

Discovered an issue with one of the rear shock boots... [eek]
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7176/7105897813_c6ed20779c_z.jpg

Much more in store for future weeks.

your undercarriage is rusty... get some black primer and go to it......

love the rims....

flir67

04-23-2012, 02:57 PM

Spent $1,000 on new tires and an alignment, then $1,500 on timing belt kit, valve cover gaskets, ect and a Borla exhaust, then drive it for 2 weeks and then put it up for sale again. Only on quattroworld though, I'm still uneasy about letting it go.

you spent all that money on it and trying to sell it again.. what possible could replace your car thats better.... I got into a conversation with a volvo xc70 who really like my audi. This guy wanted to sell too but wanted a truck or a smaller 4 cylinder car. then came up the problems.. our audi's have spoiled us to the point of breaking.. full leather wrapped seats, dual climate control.. quattro... theirs not much on the market that can match this unless your going to go broke doing so...

you have a great car... even the 2007 audi's+ have timing belts.. so that is still going on... a lot of cars have constant maintenance request... a lot of people just don't know about it...

GramCracker

04-23-2012, 04:33 PM

Did we need to ridicule you back into submission again?

Maybe! I'm just tired of the car I think. In my head I think I just want something new, somewhat sporty, and that I won't have to worry about throwing money at to keep running. It doesn't need 320hp and 400+fl/lb of torque, don't get me wrong having that is awesome, but it's not necessary for me. I hardly ever use all the power and the car pretty much just takes me to and from work, that's about it. I never really give it the beans or do anything fun with it.

same here man... I still get these urges to sell it, because these cars are touch to keep in a good shape, but that "something special" about avant wont let me to :)

Yea, there is definitely that "something special" about the car that won't let me let go yet.

you spent all that money on it and trying to sell it again.. what possible could replace your car thats better.... I got into a conversation with a volvo xc70 who really like my audi. This guy wanted to sell too but wanted a truck or a smaller 4 cylinder car. then came up the problems.. our audi's have spoiled us to the point of breaking.. full leather wrapped seats, dual climate control.. quattro... theirs not much on the market that can match this unless your going to go broke doing so...

you have a great car... even the 2007 audi's+ have timing belts.. so that is still going on... a lot of cars have constant maintenance request... a lot of people just don't know about it...

Yup, all that money and I still might sell it. Nothing is "better" per-say (and there isn't anything on the market that matches this), this is an amazing car for the price, you can't go wrong with it. I know it needs maintenance and things of that nature, it's a 10 year old German sports wagon afterall! But it's just getting taxing on my mind and my wallet. I certainly wouldn't mind a very specific little 4 cylinder 1.4L turbo car... Great gas and enough spunk/flare to keep me occupied and no issues (or potential issues) to stress me out each time I sit in it.

dropshadow

04-23-2012, 04:45 PM

GC, how about you & I just trade cars for a bit. It seems like we're both going through the same thing. You love it, but you're bored. I totally get that.

tankdeer

04-23-2012, 06:11 PM

I think what you need is a cheap daily and keep the Avant for weekends/fun time.

GramCracker

04-23-2012, 06:28 PM

I think what you need is a cheap daily and keep the Avant for weekends/fun time.

Honestly, I wish that was the case. Even if it did com down to uninsuring the Avant and storing it for a while. However at this point in life I unfortunately only have time/room/finances for one car.

dropshadow

04-23-2012, 07:39 PM

I think what you need is a cheap daily and keep the Avant for weekends/fun time.

That's actually what I spent the past weekend doing. I'm looking for a used (but not used up) '99 Jeep Cherokee as a winter beater/weekend runner while my Avant stays nice at home.

Axel-

04-23-2012, 07:54 PM

Installed Zada-Tech gauges (built into the cluster). Next up will be the Android Dynavin head unit (which will display my numerical gauge readouts into analog needles on the display screen. Boost is difficult to read when it's really fast changing numbers lol

http://youtu.be/rEzIlp-gMZg

Slow4

04-23-2012, 08:04 PM

I drove it to work and enjoyed the ride. Today, not a fuck was given [:D]

labmat

04-23-2012, 09:11 PM

your undercarriage is rusty... get some black primer and go to it......

love the rims....

Yeah, this is the first time I have really gotten a look at the underside of my S since I purchased her last June (I've never been too comfortable putting a car up on jack stands). Definitely going to make a few more repairs, including refreshing some of the paint below.

Thanks! I'm not 100% sold on the idea of gunmetal wheels on a DG B6, trying to think if there is anything else I can change to make it work better, maybe ditch the chrome trim???

flir67

04-24-2012, 01:02 AM

Maybe! I'm just tired of the car I think. In my head I think I just want something new, somewhat sporty, and that I won't have to worry about throwing money at to keep running. It doesn't need 320hp and 400+fl/lb of torque, don't get me wrong having that is awesome, but it's not necessary for me. I hardly ever use all the power and the car pretty much just takes me to and from work, that's about it. I never really give it the beans or do anything fun with it.

Yea, there is definitely that "something special" about the car that won't let me let go yet.

Yup, all that money and I still might sell it. Nothing is "better" per-say (and there isn't anything on the market that matches this), this is an amazing car for the price, you can't go wrong with it. I know it needs maintenance and things of that nature, it's a 10 year old German sports wagon afterall! But it's just getting taxing on my mind and my wallet. I certainly wouldn't mind a very specific little 4 cylinder 1.4L turbo car... Great gas and enough spunk/flare to keep me occupied and no issues (or potential issues) to stress me out each time I sit in it.

after I typed this, I headed off for work, half way there my service engine light came on, and I thought oh christ ,what now???? LOL I checked all the fluids, and vacuum hoses... probably just a temporary error.. like the ecs light coming on , then you restart it and and its gone... you might be right to get a 4 cylinder... something with a timing chain.. LOL

I was thinking of getting a geo tracker 90's version.. at worst a transmission is about 150-170.00 on crags list 1.6 liter engine.. what could go wrong.....

SleeperAvant

04-24-2012, 06:09 AM

Loaded her up for a nice little 4 day desert trip!

Beautiful allroad....not to mention the engine mods!

jaycurn

04-24-2012, 07:35 AM

Beautiful allroad....not to mention the engine mods!
Thanks!! Yeah, she is a very worthy road trip machine indeed. Three bikes on the roof, three people and a ton of gear and passing in 5th or even 6th gear is not a problem on the highway although gas milaeage was less than stellar with all of that crap on the roof! LOL

SleeperAvant

04-24-2012, 09:29 AM

Thanks!! Yeah, she is a very worthy road trip machine indeed. Three bikes on the roof, three people and a ton of gear and passing in 5th or even 6th gear is not a problem on the highway although gas milaeage was less than stellar with all of that crap on the roof! LOL

Definitely, I can imagine you destroying some corvette on the freeway with even all those bikes on the roof!

geeky

04-24-2012, 03:29 PM

ST's are notorious for not going low enough in the rear, although I was under the impression that it wasn't as bad on the B5's as it is with the B6/B7. Most of us who have swapped out the springs went with Hyperco.

which ones do I have to order from hyperco?

tankdeer

04-24-2012, 03:33 PM

which ones do I have to order from hyperco?

Honestly, I'm not sure for the B5.

B6/B7 use a 2.5" ID spring. Length and rate is up to you (but you'll obviously want to be shorter and stiffer than the ST springs). TJ and I are both using 7" 750lb springs and I'm completely happy with them. A couple others on here are using 6" 900lb springs. I'd say you should try and find out as much as you can about the springs on there now, and go from there

Axel-

04-24-2012, 10:10 PM

Installed a D99 Android Dynavin head unit today. Still lots of work to tweak it though.

geeky

04-24-2012, 10:53 PM

Honestly, I'm not sure for the B5.

B6/B7 use a 2.5" ID spring. Length and rate is up to you (but you'll obviously want to be shorter and stiffer than the ST springs). TJ and I are both using 7" 750lb springs and I'm completely happy with them. A couple others on here are using 6" 900lb springs. I'd say you should try and find out as much as you can about the springs on there now, and go from there

thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Now to be the guinea pig for the B5 Avant I guess haha.

On a good note, I ordered a new fender for the messed up one, ordered an ebay shifter (B&M replica), JHM Delrin Bushing/Solid Shift Linkage, the gaskets for the manifold/turbo to manifold/turbo to cat, an a Alpha-big vag-com cable and the Ross-Tech software. Next up will be an RA4 clutch within the week.

jaycurn

04-25-2012, 05:42 AM

Installed a D99 Android Dynavin head unit today. Still lots of work to tweak it though.
Pics?!?!

naiku

04-25-2012, 05:57 AM

Not today, but yesterday, sort of. Car had been annoying me whilst trying to change the rear brakes, Monday I left work a little early to get home and work on it. Took the stuck caliper off, and finally got it sorted, brakes installed etc (I could probably do with bleeding them some more, pedal feels a little mushy for my liking). So, feeling pretty pleased to finally get my brakes done I go to start it. Nothing. WTF. Damn battery is flat, it had been sitting for almost 4 days, but still.

Charged it for a few minutes to get the engine started, then drove around for a while. Park overnight, go to leave for work the next morning. Dead again. Original battery so I just went ahead and replaced it. Fired right up this morning :)

Axel-

04-25-2012, 07:07 AM

Pics?!?!

It looks the same as any other Dynavin unit for the A4. :)
I'll take some pics once I've got everything sorted out.

tankdeer

04-25-2012, 07:45 AM

thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Now to be the guinea pig for the B5 Avant I guess haha.

There has got to be somebody with a B5 that's done it. There are far too many B5's running super low for me to believe you are in uncharted waters. I don't know if he can help, but you can check with Darrick (Capt Obvious). His B5 was running fairly low before he sold it and I'm pretty sure he was on ST's. You can check both the B5A4 & B5S4 sections as I'd be willing to bet that the stock ST springs are the same regardless of whether you have an A or an S.

d.p

04-25-2012, 08:48 AM

This happened awhile ago but I sold my s4 and got a new avant

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-leL8udYx0xk/T5gcza8DzMI/AAAAAAAABT0/hKAUTRHsJF4/s720/old_new.gif

VroomVroom

04-25-2012, 08:50 AM

^ That. Is a sexy pic.

kneel

04-25-2012, 09:30 AM

decided to take it for a ride on a flat bed this morning.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/531225_10150669023785178_539685177_9612783_1473842 073_n.jpg

looks like the T-stat went, so it should be sorted out sometime today or tomorrow. Sux had to wait 3hrs for a tow but def wasnt trying to drive her to a shop.

feelgood156

04-25-2012, 09:45 AM

It's always so depressing to see your car get carted away like that... every damn time. Least it wasn't a major problem, thank your lucky stars for that!

PNW Avant

04-25-2012, 10:03 AM

PNW Avant

04-25-2012, 10:04 AM

This happened awhile ago but I sold my s4 and got a new avant

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-leL8udYx0xk/T5gcza8DzMI/AAAAAAAABT0/hKAUTRHsJF4/s720/old_new.gif

Trade it in or did you sell it privately!?

PNW Avant

04-25-2012, 10:15 AM

Loaded her up for a nice little 4 day desert trip!
http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/jaycurn/Audis/d179d477.jpg
http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/jaycurn/Audis/296276df.jpg

WOW....I want...

jaycurn

04-25-2012, 10:25 AM

WOW....I want...
Yes, I did too for a LONG time until I finally convinced Bryan to sell it to me! She needs a serious detail after that trip though!!!

kneel

04-25-2012, 10:29 AM

Yes, I did too for a LONG time until I finally convinced Bryan to sell it to me! She needs a serious detail after that trip though!!!

ohhh you picked up his Allroad Beast! Fuck yeah! still on AZ. Good luck it.....and clean it up will ya [>_<]

tankdeer

04-25-2012, 10:36 AM

Wait, Bryan sold his AR too?!?! What the hell is he driving now? First he gets rid of his beautiful A6, now this. I'm heartbroken.

BCsniper

04-25-2012, 10:40 AM

This happened awhile ago but I sold my s4 and got a new avant

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-leL8udYx0xk/T5gcza8DzMI/AAAAAAAABT0/hKAUTRHsJF4/s720/old_new.gif

mmmmm, that Ti B8 looks nice, but I still would have kept the S4 over it (although that's because I just have it in for V8's. I sold my last one, got a V6 and now I just bought another S4 because I couldn't stay away from the V8)

d.p

04-25-2012, 10:45 AM

Trade it in or did you sell it privately!?

I sold it privately which took all of a week.

I don't miss it, I have had two S4 avants and wanted something newer and less of a hassle.

jaycurn

04-25-2012, 11:32 AM

ohhh you picked up his Allroad Beast! Fuck yeah! still on AZ. Good luck it.....and clean it up will ya [>_<]
Yeah, bought it a couple of months ago, but have been in tax season, forced hibernation ever since, so just getting her out for some play dates finally!! [:D]

jaycurn

04-25-2012, 11:33 AM

Wait, Bryan sold his AR too?!?! What the hell is he driving now? First he gets rid of his beautiful A6, now this. I'm heartbroken.
He is "without Audi" at the moment, so not sure wht his latest plans are. Last I talked to him he was looking at a Jeep SRT8!!

Gdlaszako

04-25-2012, 03:06 PM

Probably ditch the chrome.

lnferno

04-25-2012, 03:09 PM

Got coilovers, rear sway bar, and wheels put on.

philthyphil

04-25-2012, 03:32 PM

He is "without Audi" at the moment, so not sure wht his latest plans are. Last I talked to him he was looking at a Jeep SRT8!!

Tell him to shoot me a pm if he needs any info on the Jeep SRT8's, I just sold mine.

lnferno

04-25-2012, 03:52 PM

I'm heartbroken.

I'm not LOL

lnferno

04-25-2012, 03:53 PM

This happened awhile ago but I sold my s4 and got a new avant

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-leL8udYx0xk/T5gcza8DzMI/AAAAAAAABT0/hKAUTRHsJF4/s720/old_new.gif

LOVE that pic!

How do you like the A4 Avant compared to your S4 Avant? Pros/cons?

boy412

04-25-2012, 05:54 PM

∧∧∧New B8 Ti Avant looks nice! I would have a hard time parting with a B7 S4 Avant though (especially a white one). Was it a manual or Tip?

Today I re-assembled my cargo area (post Dynamat project). No pics...it really isn't that exciting. It did take me 2-3 hours to get everything back in its place. Got new foam dampening panels from GAP and tidied up all the wiring. I wish I could replace some of the carpeting on the trim panels. Not awful but on a 9 year old car they definitely show signs of wear.

Has anybody ever had these pieces (side panels and spare tire cover) re-carpeted? Looks like it would be a bitch to get the original stuff off.

Axel-

04-25-2012, 08:19 PM

Pics?!?!

Taken with my Blackberry

Main screen 1
http://www.gauntlet.net/audi/dynavin1.jpg

Main screen 2
http://www.gauntlet.net/audi/dynavin2.jpg

Radio
http://www.gauntlet.net/audi/dynavin3.jpg

Phone
http://www.gauntlet.net/audi/dynavin4.jpg

Android side

Weather
http://www.gauntlet.net/audi/dynavin5.jpg

News
http://www.gauntlet.net/audi/dynavin6.jpg

Clock
http://www.gauntlet.net/audi/dynavin7.jpg

Android Custom screen 1
http://www.gauntlet.net/audi/dynavin8.jpg

Google Maps with live traffic
http://www.gauntlet.net/audi/dynavin11.jpg

Trapster
http://www.gauntlet.net/audi/dynavin12.jpg

Navigation Entry
http://www.gauntlet.net/audi/dynavin13.jpg

Navigation Map/Directions
http://www.gauntlet.net/audi/dynavin14.jpg

Email and Internet Browser
http://www.gauntlet.net/audi/dynavin15.jpg

Music Player
http://www.gauntlet.net/audi/dynavin16.jpg

Main App Menu Top
http://www.gauntlet.net/audi/dynavin17.jpg

Main App Menu Bottom
http://www.gauntlet.net/audi/dynavin18.jpg

Status Menu
http://www.gauntlet.net/audi/dynavin19.jpg

Obviously, there's a lot more I can customize, install, etc. And this is only the default firmware that comes from Dynavin. Rooted firmwares have way more complex stuff.

Let me know if you have any questions.

jaycurn

04-26-2012, 06:05 AM

Looks great! Awesome alternative to the RNS-E!

McGovs2.7TB5

04-26-2012, 06:35 AM

it was yesterday but my baby came home after getting extensive surgery. Had to rebuild top end and replaced just about everything else "while we were in there". The SSAC cat back sounds fantastic, nice and throaty when cruising and screams when in boost.

d.p

04-26-2012, 07:05 AM

LOVE that pic!

How do you like the A4 Avant compared to your S4 Avant? Pros/cons?

I like it, its a whole different car than the S4. After having 2 s4 avants I was just over the entire B6/B7 cars. I needed a wagon and didn't care that it wasn't an S4, the B8 has the GIAC tune, awe exhaust and sway bars so its plenty quick for me. Its much more roomy than the B7 and MPG is light years above my old car. But the main thing is that its new, everything on the S4 seemed so dated to after driving the B8.

Pros:
new
bigger inside
better MPG
no chrome trim

Cons:
Auto
Seats aren't anything to write home about

jaycurn

04-26-2012, 07:33 AM

moyenecorniche

04-26-2012, 07:37 AM

Got her detailed after getting abused for a few days in the desert!
http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/jaycurn/Audis/f0d6d7ba.jpg
http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/jaycurn/Audis/9041f33d.jpg
Not the best pictures from the iphone, but you get the idea!

Nice hills in the background, Interval time.....Hop.. Hop
Oh Yeah !.... the AR is sweet indeed

lnferno

04-26-2012, 07:42 AM

Looks clean and mean Jaycurn

jaycurn

04-26-2012, 07:55 AM

Looks clean and mean Jaycurn
Thanks guys!!

SoCalS4Avant

04-26-2012, 08:22 AM

Damn that's clean, Jason! Glad you're enjoying her.

jaycurn

04-26-2012, 08:45 AM

Damn that's clean, Jason! Glad you're enjoying her.
Thanks Dan and yes, I most certainly am. Still a litttle bit of tuning to work out as she is a little finicky when I drive up to higher altitudes etc, but for the most part, super fun!

Batcave

04-26-2012, 08:53 AM

Out with the winter tires, in with the summer and banished the mud/splash guards until winter!

Winter
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7084/6870697570_87c9b82c70_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ifindoubt/6870697570/)
Clean (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ifindoubt/6870697570/) on Flickr

Summer
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6965143098_0a182f03d6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ifindoubt/6965143098/)
no more winter (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ifindoubt/6965143098/) on Flickr

I also figured out that I only drove 2100 miles in the last six months. I must drive more!

kneel

04-26-2012, 02:19 PM

picked mine up today from the shop. New t-stat and some other coolant hoses. She's almost as good as new.

jaycurn

04-26-2012, 02:25 PM

picked mine up today from the shop. New t-stat and some other coolant hoses. She's almost as good as new.
Great to hear it was nothing more serious and that she's back on the road!

bahy

04-27-2012, 05:52 AM

changed oil+filters
http://euroscene.net/profily/13/up/AKQGREQBKX.jpg

dropshadow

04-27-2012, 07:52 AM

Officially declared it for sale: http://is.gd/K6pFC5

Slow4

04-27-2012, 08:43 AM

Got an alignment after ceramic pads were installed (front/rear).

Batcave

04-27-2012, 09:12 AM

While I swapped my winter tires for my summer tires, I took photos of the brakes, suspension, etc. After reviewing the photos, I noticed a frayed sheath to a wire(?)...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8004/6972754912_035ec918a9_b.jpg

Does anyone know what this wire this is?

It's a C5 A6, front left brake.

Thanks!

naiku

04-27-2012, 09:53 AM

Does anyone know what this wire this is?

It's a C5 A6, front left brake.

Thanks!

Brake pad sensor.

jaustin

04-27-2012, 01:22 PM

hunting for my floor mats since I took the winter ones out last week .

GramCracker

04-27-2012, 02:27 PM

Officially declared it for sale: http://is.gd/K6pFC5

You're doing it too? (and by that I mean officially selling) I love your car, it's great. May whatever you get to replace it make you happy [up]

tankdeer

04-27-2012, 03:15 PM

You're doing it too? (and by that I mean officially selling) I love your car, it's great. May whatever you get to replace it make you happy [up]

I'm officially giving you the cold shoulder from here on out. Sumbitch

ontheedge56

04-27-2012, 03:16 PM

cleaned up the interior a tad

Turbwhistle

04-27-2012, 05:32 PM

I went hiking in the wood with my friends. I also found a dirt parking lot to do some donuts in. Lots of fun with my buddies. Here are some pictures. Still in winter mode, don't hate. I was scraping like a mother f**ker.

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/turbwhistle/034f2ff6.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/turbwhistle/77630093.jpg
One of my buddies ruining my pictures.
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/turbwhistle/d39dc8de.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/turbwhistle/2f6bc5a0.jpg

tankdeer

04-27-2012, 05:38 PM

Pictures of said donuts

Turbwhistle

04-27-2012, 05:41 PM

Look on the ground in the 3rd and 1st picture. I didn't actually take pictures/video's, it was a spur of the moment thing. I was just fucking around with my friends.

tankdeer

04-27-2012, 05:42 PM

I prefer action shots. Go reenact meow.

Turbwhistle

04-27-2012, 05:43 PM

To dark now, maybe after work tomorrow or something.

tankdeer

04-27-2012, 06:02 PM

I'll be waiting

Turbwhistle

04-27-2012, 06:12 PM

i'll try my best.

lnferno

04-27-2012, 07:21 PM

I do this with my Avant just about every day.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m180/Thelnferno/Audi/A6%20Avant/IMG_1842.jpg

moyenecorniche

04-27-2012, 08:00 PM

Look on the ground in the 3rd and 1st picture. I didn't actually take pictures/video's, it was a spur of the moment thing. I was just fucking around with my friends.

Looks like an AllRoad should be a consideration....

Drop it......Highway cruise
Raise it.....Dirtway Donuts..LOL

Turbwhistle

04-27-2012, 08:05 PM

I could always just bag my a4, but i like the performance of coilovers.

dropshadow

04-27-2012, 08:23 PM

You're doing it too? (and by that I mean officially selling) I love your car, it's great. May whatever you get to replace it make you happy [up]

You inspired me. Plus I just signed a new 12-month contract and that puts a whole new level of Audis within my reach.

rawtor51

04-28-2012, 12:08 PM

Fitted my new cross bars and done a bit of painting.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g209/rawtor51/2012_0415_151148AA.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g209/rawtor51/IMAG0376.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g209/rawtor51/IMAG0375.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g209/rawtor51/IMAG0380.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g209/rawtor51/IMAG0384.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g209/rawtor51/IMAG0381.jpg

D's Avant

04-28-2012, 01:43 PM

/\/\/\ PlastiDip or real paint??? Avant looks sharp too...

D's Avant

04-28-2012, 01:44 PM

I do this with my Avant just about every day.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m180/Thelnferno/Audi/A6%20Avant/IMG_1842.jpg

I do the same thing... I think people at work make fun of me sometimes.

rawtor51

04-28-2012, 01:55 PM

/\/\/\ PlastiDip or real paint??? Avant looks sharp too...

Thanks dude, nah its Plastidip, if it dosnt hold up it will be getting the real stuff on.

lnferno

04-28-2012, 02:11 PM

Thanks dude, nah its Plastidip, if it dosnt hold up it will be getting the real stuff on.

Your avant looks really good! I like it.

rawtor51

04-29-2012, 07:45 AM

Your avant looks really good! I like it.

Thank you [up]

GramCracker

04-29-2012, 07:46 AM

I'm officially giving you the cold shoulder from here on out. Sumbitch

Fine, I didn't want to talk to you anyway. Jerk. http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-colbert.gif

You inspired me. Plus I just signed a new 12-month contract and that puts a whole new level of Audis within my reach.

Nice to see goons inspiring other goons. Get after a car that will make you happy. We will always come back to Avants in the end, it's where our hearts lie (or something lame like that).

jimbo1234567

04-29-2012, 08:49 AM

today i decided to strip my b5 rs4 and sell it all as parts after not being able to sell the car for 10 months at a giveaway price, only took 2 of us a day to do. a sad thing to have to do but had to be done, on the plus side ive still got my other rs4 and a garage full of spares.

tankdeer

04-29-2012, 09:52 AM

Fine, I didn't want to talk to you anyway. Jerk. http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-colbert.gif

Nice to see goons inspiring other goons. Get after a car that will make you happy. We will always come back to Avants in the end, it's where our hearts lie (or something lame like that).
You'll regret it. That's all I'm saying. I wish I had the money to buy your cactus right now.

today i decided to strip my b5 rs4 and sell it all as parts after not being able to sell the car for 10 months at a giveaway price, only took 2 of us a day to do. a sad thing to have to do but had to be done, on the plus side ive still got my other rs4 and a garage full of spares.
[o_o]

Gdlaszako

04-29-2012, 12:13 PM

Quick little photo shoot

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10732607/DSCF3079.JPG

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10732607/DSCF3085.JPG

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10732607/DSCF3076.JPG
The doctor is real.

labmat

04-29-2012, 02:01 PM

Today I cut and plugged the vacuum lines to the exhaust diverter valves and pried them open, they had rusted shut and would no longer actuate. They added a little more cabin drone at idle and slightly more exhaust note but not enough to leave me satisfied... a new exhaust must be ordered soon!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8017/7125694781_2593853c6d_z.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7121/6979605190_c7df75fbc9_z.jpg

I also trimmed the excess off the bottom of the license plate mounting bracket, looks much cleaner.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7265/7125691879_1d4c0333ae_z.jpg

I also ditched the front license plate, I will soon order a euro plate to replace it.

SoCalS4Avant

04-29-2012, 02:25 PM

Quick little photo shoot

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10732607/DSCF3076.JPG
The doctor is real.

I knew it! I always knew he existed. Now if only he'd set me up with some of those hotties he gallivants around with..

Greedo

04-29-2012, 09:34 PM

I raised it a little - it's funny how a half inch makes a difference (the car rides much smoother and my subframe doesn't hit every little bump in the road).

I also had two random realizations/thoughts today.

1.) It's very common to hear sedan owner's say, "I wish I got an avant", but I can't think of a single time I have heard an avant owner say, "I wish I got a sedan."

2.) I was walking to my car after doing some shopping and for the first time in well over a year, I looked at my car and was actually happy with it and rather proud knowing that it was mine (as I was going to get in it). It's a good feeling when you appreciate your car and you know other people do as well (I saw some people taking a peek as I was walking out of the store).

flir67

04-30-2012, 12:16 AM

flir67

04-30-2012, 12:21 AM

ilko

04-30-2012, 04:23 AM

Valve cover gaskets, spark plugs, engine and cabin air filters...

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/ilko44/B7%20S4/eb053f0c.jpg

Shanster

04-30-2012, 09:19 AM

Took the roof box and load rails off then...

Put the lady to work...
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j478/bshannon1/IMG_0189.jpg

Then waited for the Armor All tire protectant to dry.
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j478/bshannon1/IMG_0191.jpg

Turbwhistle

04-30-2012, 10:59 AM

Dude, you got be kidding me!!! LOL... did you plow that field :)

I don't understand what you are trying to say.

SoCalS4Avant

04-30-2012, 11:36 AM

Took the roof box and load rails off then...

Put the lady to work...
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j478/bshannon1/IMG_0189.jpg

Some minor tweaks, and you could be ahead in the Avant photo contest!

altavant

04-30-2012, 11:58 AM

We all washed and I also hand waxed the B6...then we went out for a family shoot..
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7205/6983079216_e50ab65291_b.jpg

altavant

04-30-2012, 12:16 PM

I can still see myself in my A4., she still is a classy lady....or my A4 can still see herself in my S4...
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8004/7129211877_93323bb812_b.jpg

Shanster

04-30-2012, 12:21 PM

Some minor tweaks, and you could be ahead in the Avant photo contest!

haha... a la bad teacher (http://0.tqn.com/d/movies/1/0/9/j/X/bad-teacher-cameron-diaz2.jpg)?

SoCalS4Avant

04-30-2012, 01:02 PM

Yes, I could get behind that! LOL

BCsniper

04-30-2012, 01:22 PM

Well I didn't do it, but this is what was done to my Avant today:

(terrible cell phone pic, I know...)
http://i.imgur.com/HEg32.jpg

My new S4 was loaded into an enclosed trailer and is headed my way now.

Greedo

04-30-2012, 02:14 PM

That makes me happy. Because that means toys for my car!

BCsniper

04-30-2012, 02:24 PM

....Well on a sad note, seems like the pressure plate and/or clutch in my 3.0 has pretty much shat the bed and will need to be replaced. I just love throwing money at a car I am about to sell

Greedo

04-30-2012, 02:27 PM

Audis need to have something wrong with them or they wouldn't be German.

GramCracker

04-30-2012, 05:03 PM

You'll regret it. That's all I'm saying. I wish I had the money to buy your cactus right now.

I'm sure I will, it's very bittersweet though. I do think it's something I have to do at this point in life. There's other stuff I should be spending money on, the Avant has basically eaten up all of my spare change. Would I do it again? Hell yea. These cars, and Avant's in particular, will ALWAYS hold a special place in my heart. If I go through with this, I will be back, mark my words.

tankdeer

04-30-2012, 05:18 PM

I'm sure I will, it's very bittersweet though. I do think it's something I have to do at this point in life. There's other stuff I should be spending money on, the Avant has basically eaten up all of my spare change. Would I do it again? Hell yea. These cars, and Avant's in particular, will ALWAYS hold a special place in my heart. If I go through with this, I will be back, mark my words.

I'm sure I've asked before, but have you thought about buying a newer Avant vs the Abarth? The B7's are almost maintenance free.

BCsniper

04-30-2012, 07:20 PM

He's got a point,

This one in particular is nice: http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=71237&title=2005-5-b7-a4-avant-6mt-2-0t-quattro&cat=66

dropshadow

04-30-2012, 07:25 PM

He's got a point,

This one in particular is nice: http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=71237&title=2005-5-b7-a4-avant-6mt-2-0t-quattro&cat=66

I see what you did there.

geeky

05-01-2012, 02:04 AM

Definitely just got my monies worth from my panzer plate. Slammed the front end of the avant on a huge dip, tore the panzer plate off, saved my oil pan and undercarriage. Now to order a new driver fender liner and panzer mounting hardware.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/403512_10151587111185576_571855575_23788394_122474 4970_n.jpg

jaustin

05-01-2012, 05:39 AM

Going out to tighten down my test pipe bolts seems they are not on tight enough yet.

tankdeer

05-01-2012, 08:44 AM

Greedo

05-01-2012, 09:21 AM

Definitely just got my monies worth from my panzer plate. Slammed the front end of the avant on a huge dip, tore the panzer plate off, saved my oil pan and undercarriage. Now to order a new driver fender liner and panzer mounting hardware.

Where was this so I know to stay the F away with my car?

lnferno

05-01-2012, 09:31 AM

Gotta love Colorado roads

GramCracker

05-01-2012, 09:50 AM

I'm sure I've asked before, but have you thought about buying a newer Avant vs the Abarth? The B7's are almost maintenance free.

Honestly, no I haven't thought about it. You do raise some great points about looking at a B7, but it still is a used German car. You can continue to try and persuade me to not sell haha [:D]

tankdeer

05-01-2012, 10:05 AM

Honestly, no I haven't thought about it. You do raise some great points about looking at a B7, but it still is a used German car. You can continue to try and persuade me to not sell haha [:D]

And you think an Italian car would be any better? You crazy. All I'm saying is the B7 (and I hear B8), are pretty bullet proof. As you know I'm on my second B7 and on top of maintenance and a couple minor things here and there (n80 valve - $15, etc), neither have had any issues. 6MT combined with the 2.0T is quite enjoyable even stock. Certainly a lot less maintenance/problems than the 2.7TT.

jaustin

05-01-2012, 11:01 AM

installed my test pipe yesterday and my old and in rough shape flex joint decided it couldn't take it anymore so I have a small leak now.

rawtor51

05-01-2012, 12:02 PM

Subtly tinted my headlights and tails

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g209/rawtor51/2012_0501_172940AA.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g209/rawtor51/IMAG0401.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g209/rawtor51/2012_0501_172857AA.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g209/rawtor51/2012_0501_172849AA.jpg

Painted the rad, i didnt like the silver showing through.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g209/rawtor51/IMAG0394.jpg

Avant_Garde

05-01-2012, 03:21 PM

Obviously, there's a lot more I can customize, install, etc. And this is only the default firmware that comes from Dynavin. Rooted firmwares have way more complex stuff.

Let me know if you have any questions.

This looks like a very nice alternative to the RNS-E i was looking at. Where did you pick this up from, and how was the install? Is this the DVN-A4 model?

moyenecorniche

05-01-2012, 06:51 PM

geeky

05-01-2012, 07:17 PM

Damn. You not see the dip or what?

It was just non-existent at all from the angle of the street lamps and my headlights. Looked like flat ground, was going 30mph, next thing I know, OOMPH/THUD!

Where was this so I know to stay the F away with my car?

Right where 18th and Cascade overlap heading North in Boulder (while traveling on 18th towards Baseline)

Gotta love Colorado roads

Amen.

Turbwhistle

05-01-2012, 07:20 PM

bryzf1

05-01-2012, 08:21 PM

Got her detailed after getting abused for a few days in the desert!
http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/jaycurn/Audis/f0d6d7ba.jpg
http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/jaycurn/Audis/9041f33d.jpg
Not the best pictures from the iphone, but you get the idea!

Looks so clean, makes me miss it... I've been trying to stay away from these threads to try and not regret selling my avants [o_o] [:D]

jaycurn

05-01-2012, 08:42 PM

Looks so clean, makes me miss it... I've been trying to stay away from these threads to try and not regret selling my avants [o_o] [:D]
Come back to the light Bryan!!! Maybe you need this:
http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=71237&title=2005-5-b7-a4-avant-6mt-2-0t-quattro&cat=66[race]

labmat

05-01-2012, 08:42 PM

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g209/rawtor51/2012_0501_172940AA.jpg

Wow no rear wiper, did you remove that intentionally? Looks real clean without it. Love the tinted tails!

dropshadow

05-01-2012, 09:09 PM

Come back to the light Bryan!!! Maybe you need this:
http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=71237&title=2005-5-b7-a4-avant-6mt-2-0t-quattro&cat=66[race]

[;)] Somebody better snap this thing up before I change my mind.

BCsniper

05-01-2012, 09:49 PM

I love how we all just keep linking to that Avant.

It is one hell of a properly setup B7 and I'm surprised more people aren't jumping at it, although it hasn't been all that long. Hopefully somebody will decide to take the plunge

rawtor51

05-02-2012, 05:07 AM

That 1/2 meter drop on the edge of your driveway would give me very anxious moments at night coming home exhausted.....Heebie Jeebies...

It used to be scary but i got used to it now[:)]

Wow no rear wiper, did you remove that intentionally? Looks real clean without it. Love the tinted tails!

Thanks man , yeah i took it off[up]

kneel

05-02-2012, 04:41 PM

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/545637_10150689657625178_539685177_9663451_1237958 58_n.jpg

installed these today...........and they are for sale already!!!

SoCalS4Avant

05-02-2012, 05:12 PM

installed these today...........and they are for sale already!!!

LMAO. Crazy wheel people.

raveadelic

05-02-2012, 05:34 PM

Finally put the summer shoes on the S4 today!

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q174/joelkuhns/IMAG0194.jpg

lnferno

05-02-2012, 05:37 PM

Finally put the summer shoes on the S4 today!

Thanks - - now it's guaranteed to snow soon here [:p]

happy2B5

05-02-2012, 06:34 PM

raveadelic

05-02-2012, 08:45 PM

Thanks - - now it's guaranteed to snow soon here [:p]

Probably, [:D]

flir67

05-03-2012, 01:32 AM

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/545637_10150689657625178_539685177_9663451_1237958 58_n.jpg

installed these today...........and they are for sale already!!!

actually like those rims but are the front offset vs the back?? offset doesn't look right in picture..

lose the wide vent visors those are so late 90's...... :) * I had a pair on my old low rider truck.... classic.!!!

flir67

05-03-2012, 01:40 AM

my factory resonator box joints were rusting out.. so I threw some muffler repair goop on it and made it look pretty good then I primed it with engine 2000 degree paint..
looks decent I think

http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s410/flir67/IMG_0305.jpg

kneel

05-03-2012, 08:43 AM

thought you were just test fitting those? why'd you keep them?
I have been waiting on a wheel to reach our shores and they are just about here. So i of course installed yesterday and they ket me know yesterday that they wll be arriving shortly. Just my luck.

actually like those rims but are the front offset vs the back?? offset doesn't look right in picture..

lose the wide vent visors those are so late 90's...... :) * I had a pair on my old low rider truck.... classic.!!!

Offset is et30 18x9.5 225/40/18's. Front wasnt dropped, we ran out of time. I had to run back home to get my kids.
AS for the vent visors on my windows they....STAY. I use them all the time as i like the fresh air while driving in all conditions. New style one go on the inside f the windows.
THey are more function over cosmetic mod

Gdlaszako

05-04-2012, 08:31 AM

I knew it! I always knew he existed. Now if only he'd set me up with some of those hotties he gallivants around with..

So glad someone else watches Doctor who!

altavant

05-04-2012, 10:01 AM

Hey La Quinta..ya, I'm parking right here..
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7037/7142430763_9914e8c9a8_c.jpg

..all night..
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7102/7142422099_96a4ed3324_c.jpg

BCsniper

05-04-2012, 11:52 AM

So.........what has Dropshadow done to his Avant today?

We want pictures!! (or at least I do)
19" RS6's look great on a Black Avant, especially one like yours. Now let's see the proof

MikeWire

05-04-2012, 12:00 PM

Ordered another triangle hatch latch cam. Price went up to $15 for some reason. Also went ahead and got the Audi rear seat cover to protect the back seat from the kids. [:D]

Thanks ECS!

GramCracker

05-04-2012, 01:13 PM

So.........what has Dropshadow done to his Avant today?

I know what GramCracker did to his Avant today.....[>_>]

tankdeer

05-04-2012, 01:17 PM

You better f'ing not have

GramCracker

05-04-2012, 01:41 PM

You better f'ing not have

Would it make it okay if I told you it's going to an enthusiast who lives near you in California? http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-ohdear.png

tankdeer

05-04-2012, 02:07 PM

Would it make it okay if I told you it's going to an enthusiast who lives near you in California? http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-ohdear.png

I don't live in California anymore. Is it Dan?

Tking503

05-04-2012, 02:43 PM

I thought since the sun was out it would be a good time to put the rims on... Well it rained. I saw them in the sun for 30 seconds and I am super happy with how it turned out.

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/medium/rsz_013.jpg (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=66068&title=ibis-white2f-sunken-treasure&cat=500)

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/medium/rsz_014.jpg (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=66067&title=ibis-white2f-sunken-treasure&cat=500)

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/medium/rsz_015.jpg (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=66066&title=ibis-white2f-sunken-treasure&cat=500)

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/medium/rsz_1016.jpg (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=66065&title=ibis-white2f-sunken-treasure&cat=500)

deanjohnson

05-04-2012, 02:43 PM

I don't live in California anymore. Is it Dan?

nope, its me!!!!

happy2B5

05-04-2012, 02:58 PM

nope, its me!!!!

Ah sh.t you mean basically the only other audi in this god forsaken town is going to be the green unicorn!? My made up status has just plummeted. Take good care of it!

deanjohnson

05-04-2012, 03:05 PM

Ah sh.t you mean basically the only other audi in this god forsaken town is going to be the green unicorn!? My made up status has just plummeted. Take good care of it!

Good to hear that the cactus's legend precedes it even in Fresyes. Sounds like GramCracker was right, it is going to turn heads wherever it goes!

labmat

05-04-2012, 04:24 PM

Ordered another triangle hatch latch cam. Price went up to $15 for some reason. Also went ahead and got the Audi rear seat cover to protect the back seat from the kids. [:D]

Thanks ECS!

Shoot, I could have saved you the $15 and printed you out one on my 3D Printer.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6039/6246117961_2e85474189_z.jpg

SykoraA4

05-04-2012, 04:52 PM

oh man. i want a 3d printer bad.

tankdeer

05-04-2012, 05:22 PM

Good to hear that the cactus's legend precedes it even in Fresyes. Sounds like GramCracker was right, it is going to turn heads wherever it goes!

Congrats man.

naiku

05-04-2012, 06:09 PM

After almost 2 years of driving around with clear front turn signals (due to clear corner mod) I finally got around to installing the OEM stealth bulbs. I had wanted to switch my fogs to some Hoen Endurance yellow, and only remove the bumper once, but got impatient. So, now I get to remove it all over again when I pick up the fog bulbs.

Even though its fairly easy removing the bumper, it still pisses me off every time that in order to change various bulbs I have to remove the bumper.

deanjohnson

05-04-2012, 06:14 PM

Congrats man.

Thanks. And a big thanks to Gram for parting with what looks to be a very special vehicle.

Now I can finally be a "real" forum member, instead of the non-audi owning lurker I've been so far.

GramCracker

05-04-2012, 07:04 PM

I don't live in California anymore. Is it Dan?

Hence why I said near you! Don't hate me for parting ways, but I think Sean is going to take excellent care of the Cactus I have [U]very mixed feelings about selling, but something makes me think it's the right thing to do right now at this point in life. I will be back (I certainly plan to troll you guys and to spy on my old car).

Thanks. And a big thanks to Gram for parting with what looks to be a very special vehicle.

Now I can finally be a "real" forum member, instead of the non-audi owning lurker I've been so far.

Don't mention it, I'm happy it's going to someone who truly appreciates and understands how special she is. We can trade spots, you can be the guy who owns the stupid rare car, and I'll be that guy looking in on the party from outside.

deanjohnson

05-04-2012, 07:25 PM

Don't mention it, I'm happy it's going to someone who truly appreciates and understands how special she is. We can trade spots, you can be the guy who owns the stupid rare car, and I'll be that guy looking in on the party from outside.

Deal. I can contribute. You can lurk.

BCsniper

05-04-2012, 08:30 PM

Where are Dropshadow's pictures? I demand to see them now. The tease I got on my 1 inch phone screen was not enough.

Stubek

05-04-2012, 08:32 PM

I let my wife drive it to Los Angeles today and she got 27.2 mpg!

tankdeer

05-04-2012, 09:42 PM

Hence why I said near you! Don't hate me for parting ways, but I think Sean is going to take excellent care of the Cactus I have [U]very mixed feelings about selling, but something makes me think it's the right thing to do right now at this point in life. I will be back (I certainly plan to troll you guys and to spy on my old car).
Fresno is not anywhere near Portland. It's about a 12 hour drive. But yeah, I get ya. Hopefully you don'y REALLY regret selling in a few months. So you getting the Abarth then?

PNW Avant

05-04-2012, 09:50 PM

Got some new parts...

Winter's over...I'm ready for some COLOR!!!!
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8pusurvYTMQ/T6SufQa4D3I/AAAAAAAACeg/y_zRLHOqqxk/s640/IMG_0743.JPG

My door will look brand new from the inside!
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6Md9sxnDUpg/T6SufklWvBI/AAAAAAAACeo/clxgAYodK98/s640/IMG_0744.JPG

Equipped with the right switch for my S4 folding mirrors
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4dnYFZ37R-g/T6Suf7s9sdI/AAAAAAAACes/v_v4Jrakx74/s512/IMG_0745.JPG

No more streaks, my annual refresher
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--SFLyPHyCLc/T6Sugaf5Q0I/AAAAAAAACe0/8Vjd5qYDmtg/s640/IMG_0746.JPG

I will inevitably break many of these...
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wLmxHELS7_8/T6Sun3h_CrI/AAAAAAAACe8/TBUGvbxKpyE/s640/IMG_0747.JPG

Can't wait for morning!!

dropshadow

05-04-2012, 10:50 PM

Where are Dropshadow's pictures? I demand to see them now. The tease I got on my 1 inch phone screen was not enough.

They're coming! I just got home after taking the wife out tonight. She was feeling neglected after all my time spent with the car. Now I've got to pull the front wheels and figure out where a vibration is coming from. I'll post pics from tomorrows Cars & Coffee show on Saturday.

The wheels look great though, I love them. And thanks again for all your help. I know it turned out to be more pain than we both expected.

Greedo

05-04-2012, 11:08 PM

I bought it a new front bumper - a S4 bumper to be exact. FINALLY! I've wanted one for years and I found a local deal that was way to hard to pass. Needs minor work and paint (it's DG; my car is silver).

dropshadow

05-04-2012, 11:58 PM

Here's the only one I have right now. Yes, I'm missing a centercap, I will take care of that tomorrow.

http://i.imgur.com/DtwL1.jpg

fusion28

05-05-2012, 01:22 AM

I decided to clay bar it and wax it.
Turned out really nice
http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t436/spontaneouspneu/mailgooglecom-1.jpg
http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t436/spontaneouspneu/2.jpg

BCsniper

05-05-2012, 08:13 AM

I bought it a new front bumper - a S4 bumper to be exact. FINALLY!

It's about damn time. Now you can quit bitching about it every other second.

Here's the only one I have right now. Yes, I'm missing a centercap, I will take care of that tomorrow.

http://i.imgur.com/DtwL1.jpg

I love how clean those wheels look

The fourth centercap was on the dinged up wheel. Just take it off of there and swap it onto the wheel that is missing one.
And that's not good to hear about the vibration. I hope the wheels are okay. Nothing looked messed up when I had looked at them.

dropshadow

05-05-2012, 11:24 AM

The fourth centercap was on the dinged up wheel. Just take it off of there and swap it onto the wheel that is missing one.
And that's not good to hear about the vibration. I hope the wheels are okay. Nothing looked messed up when I had looked at them.

Apparently one of the centercaps disappeared during the shop's test drive after they mounted the wheels. I picked up a new one at the dealer today ($40, ouch).

I put 8mm spacers on the front and 10mm on the rear, and thought the bolts I had would be long enough for the fronts, but apparently not. I swapped the 8s for some 5s I had laying around and put proper bolts on, and the vibration is gone. These wheels ride so much better than my BLQs did, it's like I just got a new suspension.

I took some better photos this morning, I'll post them later.

BCsniper

05-05-2012, 11:44 AM

With the help of Dparm's oil suggestions I did my first oil change on my new (to me) B6 S4 Avant with Mobile 1 0w40 (Euro Blend). I was lucky as hell to find a crush washer left over from my last S4. It was literally like finding a needle in a haystack in my garage. I can't believe I actually managed to find it

http://i.imgur.com/InZXF.jpg

ahh the benefits of having a V8, I love having to buy 10qts of oil each time (..sarcasm of course)

http://i.imgur.com/WStsK.jpg

And here's a shot of the car in it's home habitat
http://i.imgur.com/jKaju.jpg

PNW Avant

05-05-2012, 12:01 PM

All done!

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-JwdfHR4Z9A0/T6V2HyboHkI/AAAAAAAACfQ/fRwXYfXZBsM/s640/IMG_0748.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DDORDM1CIuc/T6V2QOt6U3I/AAAAAAAACgA/MiUcVsl0p34/s640/IMG_0756.JPG

Brand new car!
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wtIo0plNp78/T6V2Vh96xtI/AAAAAAAACgY/fxo0TcU1Tc0/s640/IMG_0759.JPG

Mileage mapped over. Ok I went down by 5, but they only let you set it in intervals of "10".

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YZotNWXWxgw/T6V2X4bGkVI/AAAAAAAACgg/AYRONwkMVac/s640/IMG_0761.JPG

1 hour later, I'm done!
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hMgyEAcDpco/T6V2Z55q_kI/AAAAAAAACgo/oqTL3zIfaaE/s640/IMG_0762.JPG

dropshadow

05-05-2012, 12:49 PM

As promised ...

http://i.imgur.com/LK71w.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/jC9BP.jpg

Gdlaszako

05-05-2012, 03:32 PM

Its pretty

labmat

05-05-2012, 05:02 PM

Here's the only one I have right now. Yes, I'm missing a centercap, I will take care of that tomorrow.

http://i.imgur.com/DtwL1.jpg

I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for your ride!

labmat

05-05-2012, 05:14 PM

Today a local mnaudi member performed the clear corner mod while I held the trouble light and passed him the right tools. I'll be picking up a set of stealth bulbs soon.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7097/7146617427_0ece62f4be_c.jpg

AMC

05-05-2012, 06:01 PM

beni_boy's avant helped me pick up my 3l goodies from the machine shop ;)

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/466074_10150711103181741_501861740_9746134_1965237 098_o.jpg

Dusty Mauve

05-05-2012, 06:45 PM

Let it sit out in the snow...

...yeah, it was snowing today. 5th may + snow = wtf?

dropshadow

05-05-2012, 08:11 PM

I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for your ride!

I'm on MNAudi, username is Sean. I post a lot. The car had BLQs up until yesterday, and this is my sig pic there:

http://seanblog.com/a4/lotsky_sig.jpg (http://a4avant.com)

My username there used to be the same as it is here, but I think you joined after I changed it to my first name.

BCsniper

05-05-2012, 08:12 PM

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YZotNWXWxgw/T6V2X4bGkVI/AAAAAAAACgg/AYRONwkMVac/s640/IMG_0761.JPG

Wow, I never knew your car had so many miles one it. That makes me feel better about trying to sell my old A4 with 141k miles (although your is probably in better shape than my Atlas Grey)

...yeah, it was snowing today. 5th may + snow = wtf?

...well it is Norway afterall

Greedo

05-05-2012, 09:24 PM

It's about damn time. Now you can quit bitching about it every other second.

I will choke you out.

Should have it painted by next weekend.

BCsniper

05-05-2012, 10:03 PM

come at me bro

Kem

05-05-2012, 10:05 PM

Got the avant a little sister to keep it company (wifes car)

http://kemsf.com/a4/b8_01.jpg

http://kemsf.com/a4/b8_02.jpg

http://kemsf.com/a4/b8_03.jpg

Gdlaszako

05-06-2012, 07:13 AM

^ very nice

bjohnston

05-06-2012, 08:48 AM

I changed the front brakes yesterday with Akebono pads and OEM ATE rotors. I didn't realize that the rotors come with a nice grey coating from the factory to prevent rust - they look nice! Brakes feel great now after replacing stockers with 60k miles.

tankdeer

05-06-2012, 10:45 AM

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hMgyEAcDpco/T6V2Z55q_kI/AAAAAAAACgo/oqTL3zIfaaE/s640/IMG_0762.JPG

Looks good, but why did you get an S4 cluster instead of a color A4 one? Especially since it looks like you bought it new

PNW Avant

05-06-2012, 11:20 AM

Looks good, but why did you get an S4 cluster instead of a color A4 one? Especially since it looks like you bought it new

I bought it used, but "virginized" by the seller. It's really not as expensive as you think, he's had them on the classifieds before. I went back and forth, but I decided that I preferred the white needles and more aggressively styled numbers to the A4 with red needles and rounder numbers. It looks absolutely fantastic at night. I had the option of purchasing an A4, or a hybrid of the two (i.e. A4 with white needles).

The differences are subtle, but with any combo I wanted, I landed on S4. If I change my mind, I can swap the faces and needles over for a more original look.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-JwdfHR4Z9A0/T6V2HyboHkI/AAAAAAAACfQ/fRwXYfXZBsM/s640/IMG_0748.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hMgyEAcDpco/T6V2Z55q_kI/AAAAAAAACgo/oqTL3zIfaaE/s640/IMG_0762.JPG

tankdeer

05-06-2012, 01:35 PM

No question they're nice looking gauges. But staring at that S4 logo on the tach would drive me nuts (knowing I didn't have the engine to back it up). How are they virginized?

kneel

05-06-2012, 01:36 PM

http://youtu.be/xb0YI_kVLno

Dyno'd yesterday.

283/283......... [:(]

Greedo

05-06-2012, 03:00 PM

come at me bro

Don't you worry about that, BRO.

What did I do to my avant? I dropped the bumper off for paint. And I bet I did something no one else has posted in here yet. I put gas in the car for the first time since the beginning of January. She gets great gas mileage....when I don't drive it.

naiku

05-06-2012, 04:36 PM

No question they're nice looking gauges. But staring at that S4 logo on the tach would drive me nuts (knowing I didn't have the engine to back it up). How are they virginized?

I always thought that swapping the cluster was also something you needed a dealer to do? At least that is what the classified ad's I see usually say, something to do with the immobilizer? How did you manage to do the install PNWAvant?

PNW Avant

05-06-2012, 08:06 PM

No question they're nice looking gauges. But staring at that S4 logo on the tach would drive me nuts (knowing I didn't have the engine to back it up). How are they virginized?

Well, I used to have a B6 S4, so that sorta makes it okay, right? I actually have a S4 steering wheel in there too. I know its exactly the same wheel, but the reason I installed it was because someone locally was selling for $100, brand new in plastic. As you can imagine, it was in significantly better shape than the original with 140k miles... Bottom line, if something is functioning better, I see no reason not to run subtle S4 logos on the interior... Now, you won't see me running S4 bumpers though...

I always thought that swapping the cluster was also something you needed a dealer to do? At least that is what the classified ad's I see usually say, something to do with the immobilizer? How did you manage to do the install PNWAvant?

The seller (forum member MPower) did the "virginizing". I don't know what the process is, but I know the cluster started as a used S4 cluster from a wrecking yard, and the mileage was reset to zero by him. I'm sure it is complicated. He provided me a cable and software to read the immobilzer PIN from my ECU. Once I had that, I used my own VAG COM cable and step-by-step instructions provided by him to get my old mileage burned into it, and all my old coding and existing keys swapped over. Took about an hour, on my end.

SykoraA4

05-06-2012, 09:01 PM

I got my fogs back

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj170/SykoraA4/IMAG0442.jpg

flir67

05-06-2012, 11:06 PM

I got my fogs back

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj170/SykoraA4/IMAG0442.jpg
awesome!!! about to stick yellows in mine..

bahy

05-07-2012, 02:58 AM

mounted new rear diffuser
before:
http://euroscene.net/forum/11/100/25486/INH0D7ZPHO.jpg

working
http://euroscene.net/forum/11/100/25486/YSBHN5S1K7.jpg
http://euroscene.net/forum/11/100/25486/VBQXA98ATE.jpg
http://euroscene.net/forum/11/100/25486/GLMG33IDTJ.jpg
http://euroscene.net/forum/11/100/25486/CEMYXOQM8T.jpg
http://euroscene.net/forum/11/100/25486/0UOC6JF7BC.jpg

after:
http://euroscene.net/forum/11/100/25486/XNJFLODJ4C.jpg
http://euroscene.net/forum/11/100/25486/7H2NWI3Y0U.jpg
http://euroscene.net/forum/11/100/25486/DDIV7NSUFY.jpg

Gdlaszako

05-07-2012, 07:25 AM

That pretty cool. Was it easy?

DucatiTorrey

05-08-2012, 05:57 AM

added a Yakima rack!! stoked....

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7087/7157847928_d2d872effd_b.jpg

Cadiburns

05-08-2012, 07:03 AM

Made some custom brackets for my water/meth injection tank and pump.

http://media.firstrule.net/u/79/mobile/13362548381_photo_orig.jpg

http://media.firstrule.net/u/79/mobile/13362548382_image_orig.jpeg

http://media.firstrule.net/u/79/mobile/13362548383_image_orig.jpeg

SoCalS4Avant

05-08-2012, 09:01 AM

added a Yakima rack!! stoked....

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7087/7157847928_d2d872effd_b.jpg

Your car makes me drool!

Haenszel20v

05-08-2012, 09:22 AM

Strapped it down at a dyno day to see what it did.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6MmXpNeI_A&feature=g-upl

tankdeer

05-08-2012, 10:04 AM

Strapped it down at a dyno day to see what it did.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6MmXpNeI_A&feature=g-upl

Holy frijoles

SykoraA4

05-08-2012, 10:51 AM

that mfer gave me goosebumps. nice job!

Greedo

05-08-2012, 08:42 PM

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y2/Negative01/ee5fb002.jpg

And it had two screws in it. FML.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y2/Negative01/b3dd0682.jpg

bahy

05-08-2012, 10:59 PM

That pretty cool. Was it easy?

yes, it holds only on 4 screws... the difficult part is just cutting the upper holder on the bumper into half...

geeky

05-09-2012, 12:13 AM

Not what I did today, but can't wait for next week, things ordered today

- Used FX300 from Fred2kA4
- New Fender (to get rid of the ugly dented one)
- install the FrankenTurbo Kit (gaskets for the FT kit)
- install the milltek exhaust (picked it up used locally)
- install the 440cc file/injectors for the FT kit
- install the SS kit
- install the fixed back Bride Seat
- make a custom harness bar for the avant

Car's going to be transformed over night (or probably over two to three nights haha)

Gdlaszako

05-09-2012, 06:05 AM

I'm going to rob the UPS truck with all your stuff on it.

geeky

05-09-2012, 09:38 AM

I'm going to rob the UPS truck with all your stuff on it.

I guess you being in Denver, that is actually a possibility, might have to shank you first. Also forgot about the S4 front bumper I'm picking up in Seattle while I go home for the weekend MUHAHAHAHHAAHAHHA <3

moyenecorniche

05-10-2012, 06:58 AM

A Milestone Crossed...

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu294/MarcJM/c6a2653b.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu294/MarcJM/9f14c611.jpg

tankdeer

05-10-2012, 07:55 AM

Wow. Amazing that you somehow managed to pull that off at the gas station too.

Greedo

05-10-2012, 08:12 AM

And people talk about Audis being unreliable. PFFT!

feelgood156

05-10-2012, 09:05 AM

I passed 30k yesterday! Not as amazing??...oh.

labmat

05-10-2012, 11:15 AM

A Milestone Crossed...

Congratulations! Quite the acomplishment...

SoCalS4Avant

05-10-2012, 11:34 AM

I passed 30k yesterday! Not as amazing??...oh.

You need to drive more.

I'm at 42k on my 2010. We drive a lot during the week, though.

Avant4me

05-10-2012, 12:02 PM

I bought my avant yesterday :)
2007 A4 2.0T Sline 6spd with only 26,1xx miles on her..

flying to colorado to pick her up in a week and a half

Greedo

05-10-2012, 12:19 PM

Where in Colorado?

feelgood156

05-10-2012, 01:27 PM

You need to drive more.

I'm at 42k on my 2010. We drive a lot during the week, though.

It sounds like I don't drive a lot but I've done well, since she's come under my watch (March of 2011) I've put on 14k. And yes, the math's right, I bought an 08 with 16k on the ticker. My daily commute is only 10 miles round-trip so a lot of the miles are fun miles...the best kind of miles :)

That's still quite a bit of miles since you have multiple cars--but from what I gather you have a very active lifestyle.

feelgood156

05-10-2012, 01:27 PM

I bought my avant yesterday :)
2007 A4 2.0T Sline 6spd with only 26,1xx miles on her..

flying to colorado to pick her up in a week and a half

Nice congrats and you're going to drive her back?? That should be fun!

Avant4me

05-10-2012, 02:05 PM

I'm picking up in Colo Springs and driving up to Denver for some rock climbing.
Then driving back across the US to DC.

deanjohnson

05-10-2012, 02:12 PM

bought it! (that's my dad next to it)

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p547/deanjohnson7/photo.jpg

tankdeer

05-10-2012, 02:15 PM

Finally yours huh. Well done sir.

Gram.... F.U. [;)]

Greedo

05-10-2012, 02:18 PM

I'm picking up in Colo Springs and driving up to Denver for some rock climbing.
Then driving back across the US to DC.

Nice. Should be a fun trip, with the exception of the drive back. Kansas is a boring place.

Avant4me

05-10-2012, 02:19 PM

Kansas does suck, but stopping for a day or two in Kansas city, see some family, drive an MG A and chill

dropshadow

05-10-2012, 02:28 PM

bought it! (that's my dad next to it)

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p547/deanjohnson7/photo.jpg

Congrats! Glad to see that it's in the hands of an enthusiast.

deanjohnson

05-10-2012, 02:33 PM

now I just need to wait for it to drive out here.

fenrisulf

05-10-2012, 02:57 PM

after a 600-mile trip, the old girl held up well (no new noises, shakes, or rumbles)

http://i.imgur.com/0dyUF.jpg

feelgood156

05-10-2012, 02:57 PM

now I just need to wait for it to drive out here.

Is your dad your Jason Statham in this case?

The Transporter

deanjohnson

05-10-2012, 03:00 PM

Is your dad your Jason Statham in this case?

The Transporter

Yup, just with more hair, and is not a famous actor. Other than that, identical.

tankdeer

05-10-2012, 03:13 PM

after a 600-mile trip, the old girl held up well (no new noises, shakes, or rumbles)

http://i.imgur.com/0dyUF.jpg

Now that's old school. I like it.

SoCalS4Avant

05-10-2012, 04:16 PM

It sounds like I don't drive a lot but I've done well, since she's come under my watch (March of 2011) I've put on 14k. And yes, the math's right, I bought an 08 with 16k on the ticker. My daily commute is only 10 miles round-trip so a lot of the miles are fun miles...the best kind of miles :)

That's still quite a bit of miles since you have multiple cars--but from what I gather you have a very active lifestyle.

Yeah, I commute 45 miles ONE WAY, Monday - Thursday. May as well go in Avantstyle. Unfortunately, that means we don't drive it a lot during the weekends, and she doesn't get a lot of fun. There is the occasional trip up the coast or into the mountains where I open it up!

A4 Effort

05-10-2012, 04:53 PM

after a 600-mile trip, the old girl held up well (no new noises, shakes, or rumbles)

http://i.imgur.com/0dyUF.jpg

I definitely dig it.

moyenecorniche

05-10-2012, 07:05 PM

Yup, just with more hair, and is not a famous actor. Other than that, identical.

Hopefully there will not be any train-hopping along the way...

moyenecorniche

05-10-2012, 07:14 PM

And people talk about Audis being unreliable. PFFT!

That is because those people don't understand that these german cars require constant attention to how they are operating...
That doesn't mean constant maintenance but rather when service is due than it has to be attended to and when something feels odd...check it out..

I bought this B6 Avant with 51,000 miles in 08. In four years it has stranded me Twice.
Once in January in a snowstorm I blew a tire and the widowmaker jack jammed on me, couldn't pull it out, raise or lower it. Needed a tow truck with a hydraulic jack to free it up.
Second time the fuel pump went and that was that.

labmat

05-11-2012, 06:49 AM

That is because those people don't understand that these german cars require constant attention to how they are operating...
That doesn't mean constant maintenance but rather when service is due than it has to be attended to and when something feels odd...check it out..

Agreed, I know way too many people who blow off scheduled maintenance and just get an oil change at the jiffy lube...

feelgood156

05-11-2012, 09:09 AM

Yeah, I commute 45 miles ONE WAY, Monday - Thursday. May as well go in Avantstyle. Unfortunately, that means we don't drive it a lot during the weekends, and she doesn't get a lot of fun. There is the occasional trip up the coast or into the mountains where I open it up!

Holy smokes, are you counter-traffic? How long does that take you?

tankdeer

05-11-2012, 09:14 AM

I used to do 30 miles one way in San Diego. But that was many moons ago - before either Avant.

feelgood156

05-11-2012, 09:51 AM

Yup, just with more hair, and is not a famous actor. Other than that, identical.

[>_<] let's hope your dad's better at keeping out of trouble and getting that car to you in one piece--that's one sweet pick up.

I used to do 30 miles one way in San Diego. But that was many moons ago - before either Avant.

what was your commute? Pete does a ~20ish mile drive to work up the 15 to Rancho Bernardo. I think it's been a while since you were here last but the 15 is nice now, they finished the carpool project, I think it's 4 or 5 carpool lanes running down the bisecting north and southbound, the carpool lanes themselves are separated by a zipper. So since he carpools with his brother, his commute is easy--they lucked out too because their exit is from the carpool lane..