What Did You Do To Your Avant Today?

[Greedo]

New spark plugs. Definitely needed and hoping my gas mileage increases (because it's been shit!).

[hightest]

Changed my rear hatch actuator.
The hatch would only open once in a while, when it felt like it.
What good is an Avant if you can't open the damn hatch!
It was driving me nuckin' futs. The part was $130 (!), took about 20 mins to change.
I used this tutorial, in case yours is doing the same thing-


http://forums.quattroworld.com/a4b6/msgs/10316.phtml

[ebi718]

Changed my rear hatch actuator.
The hatch would only open once in a while, when it felt like it.
What good is an Avant if you can't open the damn hatch!
It was driving me nuckin' futs. The part was $130 (!), took about 20 mins to change.
I used this tutorial, in case yours is doing the same thing-


http://forums.quattroworld.com/a4b6/msgs/10316.phtml

Lucky you! Mine was stuck, no way to get the darn thing open. I had to take it to the local Audi stealership here who not only bent me over, but damaged my vehicle in the process.

/rant

Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2

[moyenecorniche]

i have had this problem for over a year now....It's actually temperamental, refuses to open if the hatch is in the sun for any length of time, opens fine if it's in the shade and cool.....
replaced the hydraulic legs ( or whatever they are called ) last year, that was fun, previous owner stripped the right side threads....Hmmm..liquid metal did the trick , works as they should....

But that servo/motor latch issue is getting old, reaching for chute release when the hatch is empty is one thing, trying to unlatch it with two Stratocaster cases or loaded with tools is a contortionist's nightmare....[facepalm][headbang]

Thanks for the link....

[Gdlaszako]

Changed my rear hatch actuator.
The hatch would only open once in a while, when it felt like it.
What good is an Avant if you can't open the damn hatch!
It was driving me nuckin' futs. The part was $130 (!), took about 20 mins to change.
I used this tutorial, in case yours is doing the same thing-


http://forums.quattroworld.com/a4b6/msgs/10316.phtml

I did the same thing, except mine would open but it wouldn't register that was open so the light wouldn't come on and the alarm would set again if I didn't open any of the other doors. So I would be putting something in the back not notice that it locked again and the alarm would go off and scare the S@$% out of me. so I changed the hatch latch now it works like a charm. [up]

[BCsniper]

So for those of you who replaced the mechanism, could you get the hatch open if you pulled the red hatch release fro the inside? When my wont open (which is most of the time), pulling that cable doesn't do shit. I can hear the motor working but it does not release. I think my problem is with the actual latch piece itself and not the motor that runs it.

[ebi718]

Mine couldn't open at all, and I didn't want to apply too much pressure on the trim pieces so as not to break s#@t! So, I couldn't even see a red release cable. I'd recommend you replace the Rear Hatch Latching Mechanism - the part # for mine was part # 4B9-827-505-N. My other question is what to apply to the lock mechanism to keep it operational/rust free. WD40? Grease?

[BCsniper]

When you hit the button did you hear anything? I hear the motor working that's why I've been thinking the latching mechanism works, but the actual latch piece is not opening/closing properly

[ebi718]

Yes, you hear the motor go 'click-clunk', but it doesnt release the latch (even when you the use the Key fob or release button inside the car.

Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2

[BCsniper]

yup, that's exactly what mine does. Good to know that this is the problem. The part is $78 on GAP, although I'll probably just steal it off of my 3.0 for now until I feel like buying the new part to replace the faulty one.

[labmat]

I ocasionally have the opposite problem, I slam the hatch shut and the latch doesn't close and the hatch bounces back in my face. I have to use the keyfob to lock and then unlock all the doors, I can then slam the hatch closed normally. It usually happens durring the colder months, anyone else have this happen to them.

[Gdlaszako]

I had that happen when I was replacing mine

[BCsniper]

mine has done that a few times. I just hit the button again and that resets the latch so that it will close.

[Gdlaszako]

I figured out that I was installing it wrong and it wasn't able to even reach to close

[Theflave]

Just had it towed back home.
Oil pressure light came on then that weird rattling like
the engine will shut off.
Funny thing is I have an appointment with
Fine Tuning Performance next week for an oil change.
Go figure...hope nothing serious. From searching the forums
Could be sludge, puller screen.

[Gdlaszako]

probably just some sludge

[CZA420tAvant]

working on trailer wiring, got running light now need the turn signals to get sorted out.

[Gdlaszako]

took a picture of it for this

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/469932-Official-AVANT-Picture-Game-Thread

(you should all go and do it [up])

[BCsniper]

Just had it towed back home.
Oil pressure light came on then that weird rattling like
the engine will shut off.
Funny thing is I have an appointment with
Fine Tuning Performance next week for an oil change.
Go figure...hope nothing serious. From searching the forums
Could be sludge, puller screen.


The way you write
is difficult to read
because you have a line
break in the middle of
a sentence. It is kind
of confusing.

[Rabbit]

The way you write
is difficult to read
because you have a line
break in the middle of
a sentence. It is kind
of confusing.

Ha ha ha ha

[deanjohnson]

Got the "roller blind" for the trunk of the avant (it's the vertical net that goes behind the rear seats). Best part: audi dealer wanted $540 for one new. I got mine for $16 shipping included off ebay (well, actually it was $.99 for the item, plus $15 shipping). Now I can keep the dog in the back without fearing her jumping over the seat.

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p547/deanjohnson7/IMG_0310.jpg

[BCsniper]

suede/alcantara headliner.........I am jealous.

[OrangeA4]

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/surgery.jpg
Pulled my interior and installed my new(to me) S4 Recaro seating

[wagonlove]

Passed Inspection in TX! - now I can finally order my blacked out plates and stop getting asked why I have Minnesota plates.

[Gdlaszako]

suede/alcantara headliner.........I am jealous.

x2

[SoCalS4Avant]

Took her to the range...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/DanB412/9143cb75.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/DanB412/bac7b0b7.jpg

...and then on a cruise up to 8,470 (high for SoCal)...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/DanB412/700f09d6.jpg

...and back down to paradise...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/DanB412/ffab130b.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/DanB412/9ddb53be.jpg


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

[Rabbit]

Nice. You live out by Big Bear?

[SoCalS4Avant]

Nice. You live out by Big Bear?

Yes ma'am, we have a cabin that we spend our weekends at in the area.

[Rabbit]

Yes ma'am, we have a cabin that we spend our weekends at in the area.

I really like it up there. We were driving up at night and road conditions were awful. A minivan blasted past us and I mumble, "I hope you crash". Come around the next corner to see that jerk windshield deep in a drift!

[SoCalS4Avant]

I really like it up there. We were driving up at night and road conditions were awful. A minivan blasted past us and I mumble, "I hope you crash". Come around the next corner to see that jerk windshield deep in a drift!

LOL. Oh I've been there many times. Too many times, in fact. Never ever have had to chain up, not in my S4 Avant when I had it, and certainly not in the Touareg. Of course, I've been driving in snow for 18 years now (yikes, I feel old).

That said, I've seen way to many idiots in my day think they know what they're doing, and nearly kill themselves, and worse, others.

[Rabbit]

LOL. Oh I've been there many times. Too many times, in fact. Never ever have had to chain up, not in my S4 Avant when I had it, and certainly not in the Touareg. Of course, I've been driving in snow for 18 years now (yikes, I feel old).

That said, I've seen way to many idiots in my day think try know what they're doing, and nearly kill themselves, and worse, others.

Hey- I've been driving for 18 years too and remember when people in their thirties were ANCIENT...
We drove a borrowed truck up there, no Avant at the time. Drive around on Mt. Hood just fine though! And a snow storm in Wyoming...

[SoCalS4Avant]

Hey- I've been driving for 18 years too and remember when people in their thirties were ANCIENT...
We drove a borrowed truck up there, no Avant at the time. Drive around on Mt. Hood just fine though! And a snow storm in Wyoming...

And here I was thinking the two of you were younger than me!

I like to refer to Wyoming as the Ice Planet Hoth. I drove six hours trough that state and saw nothing but white. Of course, that was a good thing, considering we were headed to Jackson. It was eerily beautiful.

I always thought snow in LA would be like Armageddon. Only a few would survive, and they would be the ones that stayed home!

[Rabbit]

And here I was thinking the two of you were younger than me!

I like to refer to Wyoming as the Ice Planet Hoth. I drove six hours trough that state and saw nothing but white. Of course, that was a good thing, considering we were headed to Jackson. It was eerily beautiful.

I always thought snow in LA would be like Armageddon. Only a few would survive, and they would be the ones that stayed home!

I got my license on my 16th birthday. No idea what my parents were thinking when they let me do that, and to top it off, I had a Camaro. Vroom Vroom.
Are you kidding? Rain in LA is Armageddon!

[SoCalS4Avant]

I got my license on my 16th birthday. No idea what my parents were thinking when they let me do that, and to top it off, I had a Camaro. Vroom Vroom.
Are you kidding? Rain in LA is Armageddon!

Yeah, I had mine at 16, too. I had a four cylinder Toyota pickup. Offloaded that thing till I was blue in the face. It was dirty far more than it was clean.

Everyday in SoCal feels like Armageddon. I'm jealous of you guys. We'd love to leave this state.

[Rabbit]

Yeah, I had mine at 16, too. I had a four cylinder Toyota pickup. Offloaded that thing till I was blue in the face. It was dirty far more than it was clean.

Everyday in SoCal feels like Armageddon. I'm jealous of you guys. We'd love to leave this state.

1978?

Life is better up here, not just the area, but financially as well. And no sales tax!

[SoCalS4Avant]

1978?

Life is better up here, not just the area, but financially as well. And no sales tax!

Rub it in, why don't ya!

Yeah, 70's kids we are.

[Rabbit]

Rub it in, why don't ya!

Yeah, 70's kids we are.

Psshhhh! Best year ever!

[Theflave]

Just replaced side marker covers with light smoke.
Working on the carbon fiber for the interior trim.

[tankdeer]

And here I was thinking the two of you were younger than me!

We just come off that way because we're super immature. [:p]

[SoCalS4Avant]

We just come off that way because we're super immature. [:p]

Yeah, I figured! LOL

You need a second Avant in the family. That Sprint Blue one is calling your name.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

[Rabbit]

Yeah, I figured! LOL

You need a second Avant in the family. That Sprint Blue one is calling your name.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

You should totally get it for us!
And don't let him fool you, he's younger than us. [>_>]

[tankdeer]

You need a second Avant in the family. That Sprint Blue one is calling your name.
If we had the money for it, it would be in on a truck headed to Portland already. It's perfect.


You should totally get it for us!
And don't let him fool you, he's younger than us. [>_>]
2 years more awesome.

[labmat]

Today I replaced my spark plugs, changed the air filter, and topped off my coolant.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8024/7522210308_91ab3ecaed_z.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8425/7522205760_00a2ceb947_z.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8017/7522212516_3b582f987d_z.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7250/7522214762_c051498bb9_z.jpg

It was a pretty easy job to do, I highly reccomend everyone change their own plugs.

[Rabbit]

If we had the money for it, it would be in on a truck headed to Portland already. It's perfect.


2 years more awesome.

Sell a kidney.

[tankdeer]

Sell a kidney.

Doesn't pay enough

[Rabbit]

Doesn't pay enough

You don't know that.

[SoCalS4Avant]

You don't know that.

You don't know until you try! LOL

Sprint Blue, while beautiful, is a little too garish for me. I can only imagine the color of wheels you two would fit on that! I'd ALMOST pay just to see that.

[tankdeer]

Well, I'd rather have Nogaro, but I only know of 1 Nogaro B7, so it might be a little difficult to get.

And doing colored wheels on that blue might be tough. Might have to go for a more *gasp* traditional color.

On topic - I washed it. [:D]

[Rabbit]

We could have golden yellow wheels, go all Chargers with it, ha ha ha.

[tankdeer]

Ha ha

[SoCalS4Avant]

Chargers fans. [facepalm]


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

[Rabbit]

Chargers fans. [facepalm]


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sleep001.gif
I don't like football. It's boring.
Now the Timbers...

[tankdeer]

Chargers suck anyways. Every year it's the same thing - do well for a while, then blow it.

[Turbwhistle]

I got my first cel in like 8 months today, kind of pissed.

[ontheedge56]

new fog bulb, new blinker bulb,finished packing more stuff to move from philly to ithaca ny

[Slow4]

I got my first cel in like 8 months today, kind of pissed.

It's a b5?

[:D]

[Turbwhistle]

It's a b5?

[:D]

My b5, i like to have it running mint. Lights piss me off, going tomorrow to get it sorted out.

[Gdlaszako]

My engine will randomly misfire on start up and turn the light on for a couple of days, every time I drive it will catch my eye and I'll be like "WHAT, NOOOO" and then I will remember. [facepalm]

[87supraman]

I always forget to post in the Avant section! Today I confirmed my front axle seal is leaking. Which made me sad so I installed my RS4 rear sway bar.

[howardfootball]

My b5, i like to have it running mint. Lights piss me off, going tomorrow to get it sorted out.

Just get VAG-com and not worry about having to get it scanned.

[Turbwhistle]

Just get VAG-com and not worry about having to get it scanned.

Well the light went off, but i am still going to epl to get my car scanned and possibly logged. We'll see though.

[tankdeer]

Just get VAG-com and not worry about having to get it scanned.

Or any cheap OBDII scanner.

[happy2B5]

Or $15 blue tooth adapter and torque app. Tested mine out this weekend. Worked great. Both banks had sai codes...

[Theflave]

Continuing the quest to fix up this car! Wrapped trim in carbon fiber cloth...Did four doors, shift trim, both ashtrays. Still need to do the dash trim.

Are the inside door handles hard to get off? I wanna black those out....

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/IMG_02222.jpg

You can see the reflection of the new LED red dome light. Maybe its the map light. Hard to tell.

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/IMG_02212.jpg

[05 S-LINE]

APR stage 1, oil change, and a wash for the Avant...

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/536845_3151444221112_1815135024_n.jpg?dl=1

[Batcave]

I went for a drive - a three-hour drive. I've never seen the flashing "3:00" before this.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7247/7547734918_df928c504f_z.jpg

[jaustin]

Continuing the quest to fix up this car! Wrapped trim in carbon fiber cloth...Did four doors, shift trim, both ashtrays. Still need to do the dash trim.

Are the inside door handles hard to get off? I wanna black those out....

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/IMG_02222.jpg

You can see the reflection of the new LED red dome light. Maybe its the map light. Hard to tell.

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/IMG_02212.jpg

Who did you order it from?

[jaustin]

New sparks plugs today

[SlickFix]

Rebedded the brake pads to eliminate an annoying pulsating in the brakes at around 30 mph. I did the bedding in correctly this time, and now know what NOT to do next time. Live and learn, eh? [;)]

[tankdeer]

I went for a drive - a three-hour drive. I've never seen the flashing "3:00" before this.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7247/7547734918_df928c504f_z.jpg

You need to drive more. Pretty sure I've seen mine flash 16:00. At least 12:00 a couple of times. I guess it's different for the C5, but on the B7 it flashes every 2 hours

[kneel]

^mine flashes every two hours. Last year on my commute home from work it flashed 3 times........yup took me 7hrs to get home from my job......usually just over 2hrs on thursdays/fridays.
I hated my life that day

[Batcave]

You need to drive more. Pretty sure I've seen mine flash 16:00. At least 12:00 a couple of times. I guess it's different for the C5, but on the B7 it flashes every 2 hours

Yes, I do need to drive more. Ironically, I drive the car mostly in the summer and rarely drive in the winter. I've only put on about 10k miles in the last year and a half. It flashes at 2:00 and 3:00 - that I know of.


^mine flashes every two hours. Last year on my commute home from work it flashed 3 times........yup took me 7hrs to get home from my job......usually just over 2hrs on thursdays/fridays.
I hated my life that day

Does it keep flashing the number of hours you have been driving? ie. When you hit six hours, does it flash, "6:00"? [=(]

[tankdeer]

Does it keep flashing the number of hours you have been driving? ie. When you hit six hours, does it flash, "6:00"? [=(]

The B7 does, yes. It's supposedly a reminder to make you stop and rest for a bit. But I know that stopping quickly, like getting gas or a quite bite doesn't reset it. So I don't know how long you have to stop for it to reset.

[Gdlaszako]

you guys and your fancy LED screens that flash numbers and stuff at you. [:p]

[kneel]

Yes, I do need to drive more. Ironically, I drive the car mostly in the summer and rarely drive in the winter. I've only put on about 10k miles in the last year and a half. It flashes at 2:00 and 3:00 - that I know of.



Does it keep flashing the number of hours you have been driving? ie. When you hit six hours, does it flash, "6:00"? [=(]

yes it does unless you hit the toggle switch on the wiper arm. then it resets to 2hr

[feelgood156]

Chargers suck anyways. Every year it's the same thing - do well for a while, then blow it.
This year, probably won't be any better. Sad.

Do you guys hit up a lot of Timber games? How are they faring this season?

[tankdeer]

This year, probably won't be any better. Sad.

Do you guys hit up a lot of Timber games? How are they faring this season?

Wife has been to a couple - I haven't been to any yet. They're not doing well this year though. They just fired their head coach a couple of days ago too.

[Rabbit]

This year, probably won't be any better. Sad.

Do you guys hit up a lot of Timber games? How are they faring this season?

The interim coach is the previous one that was horrible too, so no one sees how this is going to help.
Win or lose, I'm up in the shed, making the games amazing to be at.

[Stubek]

Picked it up from 034 Motorsports with APR Stage 2 tune, 034 HFC, and another "go fast" part that I can't say what it is yet, but when they start selling it in a few weeks, you'll know. Let's just say the butt dyno is quite happy.

[A4 Effort]

Picked it up from 034 Motorsports with APR Stage 2 tune, 034 HFC, and another "go fast" part that I can't say what it is yet, but when they start selling it in a few weeks, you'll know. Let's just say the butt dyno is quite happy.

Hmmmm, hpfp perhaps??

[tankdeer]

Hmmmm, hpfp perhaps??

A proper transmission swap? [>_<]

[Gdlaszako]

engine swap even?

[Stubek]

New FMIC now that they posted it for sale in the B8 sections. So now with APR Stage 2, 034 HFC, and the 034 FMIC, I have 300 tq and 225 hp at the wheels. Last up is full exhaust then no more performance mods for me. Also, that new FMIC from 034 dropped my IAT temps by 30*.

[A4 Effort]

A proper transmission swap? [>_<]

*sigh* I wish [:(]

[feelgood156]

Wife has been to a couple - I haven't been to any yet. They're not doing well this year though. They just fired their head coach a couple of days ago too.


The interim coach is the previous one that was horrible too, so no one sees how this is going to help.
Win or lose, I'm up in the shed, making the games amazing to be at.

Hanging w/ the hooligans!! [cool] It's on my list every time I go back up, to attend a Timbers game. One of these days!

[Rabbit]

Hanging w/ the hooligans!! [cool] It's on my list every time I go back up, to attend a Timbers game. One of these days!

PTFC!

[Axel-]

Installed Carbotech Bobcat brake pads and weighed it. Total weight with a full size spare and half a tank of gas. A whopping 3940 lbs :)

[rjkotler]

Getting the S4 Hotchkiss sway bar set installed this weekend on my B6 S4 Avant. Hope it helps me on the Autocross course next week!

[Axel-]

Getting the S4 Hotchkiss sway bar set installed this weekend on my B6 S4 Avant. Hope it helps me on the Autocross course next week!

29mm one? It will.

[DucatiTorrey]

car wash

[D's Avant]

Getting the S4 Hotchkiss sway bar set installed this weekend on my B6 S4 Avant. Hope it helps me on the Autocross course next week!

You will love them, I promise... Best mod hands down for my C6 which has limited aftermarket support other than $1000 Remus mufflers and carbon fiber lic plates.

[wagonlove]

Today's Ambitious Agenda:

1) Install new 034 motor mounts - my current ones are oozing fluid everywhere
2) Replace upper front control arms with new 034 control arms - the stock bushings are tearing out in chunks to its time to make the switch
3) Install new front Axles - picked up refurb ones from RAXLES. My inner CV boots are leaking grease and cost wise it just made more sense to replace the whole thing rather than just the inner which is a pain the ass to get on it itself

Its basically my largest car repair job to date so we'll see how long it takes before it makes me cry

[D's Avant]

Today's Ambitious Agenda:

1) Install new 034 motor mounts - my current ones are oozing fluid everywhere
2) Replace upper front control arms with new 034 control arms - the stock bushings are tearing out in chunks to its time to make the switch
3) Install new front Axles - picked up refurb ones from RAXLES. My inner CV boots are leaking grease and cost wise it just made more sense to replace the whole thing rather than just the inner which is a pain the ass to get on it itself

Its basically my largest car repair job to date so we'll see how long it takes before it makes me cry

Have fun with the motor mounts the passenger side is a PIA. Gear wrenches and lots of different length extensions will be needed, do the motor mounts when the axels are out and be sure to let it idle for a bit to settle in before getting everything tight.

[naiku]

Got injured by it.

Decided it was long overdue for me to clean the carpets, cue lots of bending over, get just about done, and pull something in my lower back. Been in agony ever since, hoping it clears up by Monday, or at the latest Wednesday (job interview). Back pain sucks.

On a good note, at least my carpet / floor mats looks nice and clean. [rolleyes]

[ilko]

Changed the oil, bled the brakes, cleaned the air intake snorkel (lots of bugs inside), installed S4 caliper retainer springs and clear side indicators, topped of the windshield washer fluid, and then put the roof box on. Now it's ready for a road trip!

Here's the final result. Still needs a good bath, but this will do for now:

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/ilko44/B7%20S4/a54a281b.jpg

[ebi718]

Dropped it off at the shop for suspension upgrade.

Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2

[wagonlove]

Decided to tack one more item on to the day - finding the leak in my washer fluid reservoir. Turned out that the pump had a bad seal. Just gave it a nice layer of Permatex silicone gasket maker and it hasn't leaked in the past couple hours so I think that did the trick.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8281/7572245338_65d28858eb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54473512@N06/7572245338/)
Washer fluid pump fix (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54473512@N06/7572245338/) by MyStuffOnline (http://www.flickr.com/people/54473512@N06/), on Flickr

[wagonlove]

Today's Ambitious Agenda:

1) Install new 034 motor mounts - my current ones are oozing fluid everywhere
2) Replace upper front control arms with new 034 control arms - the stock bushings are tearing out in chunks to its time to make the switch
3) Install new front Axles - picked up refurb ones from RAXLES. My inner CV boots are leaking grease and cost wise it just made more sense to replace the whole thing rather than just the inner which is a pain the ass to get on it itself

Its basically my largest car repair job to date so we'll see how long it takes before it makes me cry

[wrench]
Control Arms = Done
*I torqued them down after preloading the suspension to equal height of how it sits on the road but then I had to remove the jack and it dropped back down - I'm guessing that's ok as long as I torqued them down while under full load before putting the wheel back on right??
New Axles = Done
Motor Mounts = [:(] Got kicked out of my loaner garage and will have to finish tomorrow

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8282/7572253104_d272aaac16_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54473512@N06/7572253104/)
New upper front control arms (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54473512@N06/7572253104/) by MyStuffOnline (http://www.flickr.com/people/54473512@N06/), on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8151/7572259836_9912cedbf4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54473512@N06/7572259836/)
New axles from RAXLES (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54473512@N06/7572259836/) by MyStuffOnline (http://www.flickr.com/people/54473512@N06/), on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8009/7572265246_67d2a1ebb2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54473512@N06/7572265246/)
New front axles. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54473512@N06/7572265246/) by MyStuffOnline (http://www.flickr.com/people/54473512@N06/), on Flickr

[dropshadow]

Nice work Brandon.

[Gdlaszako]

I need to do a front and rear control arms and get some coilovers and new Swaybars and I'll be set

[Slow4]

I put this on: (Yakima railgrab system)

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c893-b546-41c6.jpg

Then went to work and got this by my own meter maids:

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c893-b5e6-89c3.jpg

[tankdeer]

Lame. Fix it ticket?

[ebi718]

Installed my ST coilovers: what a huge difference! Pics to follow later. Next up....wheels!

Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2

[howardfootball]

Called it a piece of shit for 10 minutes and towed it up a hill. Now I'm late for work because my driver side rear axle popped out at 50 mph.

[McGovs2.7TB5]

I put this on: (Yakima railgrab system)

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c893-b546-41c6.jpg

Then went to work and got this by my own meter maids:

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c893-b5e6-89c3.jpg

Get it tossed out, avants are not 4 doors.

[CZA420tAvant]

went fishing...

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/288146_10150944038542957_1330921648_o.jpg

thank a ride to drop bike off at storage shed.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/278117_10150943765942957_65403216_o.jpg

[Gdlaszako]

Get it tossed out, avants are not 4 doors.

Truth! [up]

its not a sedan (dumb one)

[A4 Effort]

Ordered an RS6 shift knob

http://www.rehbergring.de/cabrio/rs6knauf.jpg

[howardfootball]

http://img.tapatalk.com/62e7a5fc-e556-b082.jpg

[CCA4]

^What happened? I like the black mirror caps, btw.

[howardfootball]

^What happened? I like the black mirror caps, btw.

Had my driver side rear axle pop off the diff on my way to work.

[Kookie]

;Cupra R Lip, and an Oil change with LubriMoly. :)

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae330/xkookiexbnb/4cdfefe3.jpg

[Rabbit]

Had my driver side rear axle pop off the diff on my way to work.

Yikes!

[A4 Effort]

Yikes!

Yeah, no kidding. I bet that made one hell of a racket

[DucatiTorrey]

Drove it to work...

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

[howardfootball]

Yeah, no kidding. I bet that made one hell of a racket

Scared the hell out of me when it happened.

[Gdlaszako]

^good thing you didn't crash or something. Or did you?

[deanjohnson]

Dropped it off at JHM to get some work done before I get it smogged (yay CARB!). Now I've got a sweet a$$ Nissan Versa as a rental car. That thing is so bad it is comical.

[howardfootball]

^good thing you didn't crash or something. Or did you?

Nope car stayed under control.

[Slow4]

I drove her home from work and passed the 60,000 mile mark (by 8miles)

http://img.tapatalk.com/48530c71-fa2e-709d.jpg

I guess it's time to get her 60,000 mile check up.

[CCA4]

^That's a cool pic!

[GramCracker]

Dropped it off at JHM to get some work done before I get it smogged (yay CARB!). Now I've got a sweet a$$ Nissan Versa as a rental car. That thing is so bad it is comical.

....stage 3? That would be the ultimate sleeper wagon (unless it was a built 3.0L with big turbos)

[Batcave]

Washed and waxed...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7111/7606772832_5df591b4c5_b.jpg

[moyenecorniche]

Removed lower quarter grills, removed both fog/driving lights, disassembled them, dried them out, cleaned the inside and reassembled with new H11 Sylvania bulbs.
This was a result of trying to get from Cranston to Warwick RI yesterday on RT 2 which was flooded from the thunderstorms and water was up to the door sills and above..
Passed a couple Mercedes with the drivers wondering what happened.....[facepalm]....I guess it never occurred to them that you can't drive thru a foot and a half of water at 30+mph...[headbang]
It actually was comical until my bulb out icon flashed up....[rolleyes]

[deanjohnson]

....stage 3? That would be the ultimate sleeper wagon (unless it was a built 3.0L with big turbos)

no, not stage 3...yet. I had stock dp's and cats put on, and a evap vac leak fixed. Stage 3 will have to wait for a little while, but maybe someday (like if/when the k03 turbos kick it). My plan for now is to wait until the turbos go, then start working toward stage 3 slowly. I have always LOVED the idea of a sleeper wagon.

I finally got the cactus smogged yesterday, and got it registered today. Finally has CA plates on it.

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p547/deanjohnson7/IMG_0322.jpg

[tankdeer]

no, not stage 3...yet. I had stock dp's and cats put on, and a evap vac leak fixed. Stage 3 will have to wait for a little while, but maybe someday (like if/when the k03 turbos kick it). My plan for now is to wait until the turbos go, then start working toward stage 3 slowly. I have always LOVED the idea of a sleeper wagon.

I finally got the cactus smogged yesterday, and got it registered today. Finally has CA plates on it.

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p547/deanjohnson7/IMG_0322.jpg

No whale tale?

[Rabbit]

no, not stage 3...yet. I had stock dp's and cats put on, and a evap vac leak fixed. Stage 3 will have to wait for a little while, but maybe someday (like if/when the k03 turbos kick it). My plan for now is to wait until the turbos go, then start working toward stage 3 slowly. I have always LOVED the idea of a sleeper wagon.

I finally got the cactus smogged yesterday, and got it registered today. Finally has CA plates on it.

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p547/deanjohnson7/IMG_0322.jpg
I want a sleeper too.


No whale tale?
I really miss those plates. They were gorgeous!

[deanjohnson]

I really miss those plates. They were gorgeous!

You can still get the whale tail plates. They're an extra $49 up front, then $40 extra each year for registration. I went with the ugly/boring standard plates b/c I need to save all my money for maintenance [;)]

[Rabbit]

You can still get the whale tail plates. They're an extra $49 up front, then $40 extra each year for registration. I went with the ugly/boring standard plates b/c I need to save all my money for maintenance [;)]

I live in Oregon!

[deanjohnson]

I live in Oregon!

Yup, I got that. I thought you were nostalgic for the plates as in they were no longer available in CA.

[Rabbit]

Yup, I got that. I thought you were nostalgic for the plates as in they were no longer available in CA.

I have a set actually. Looked really nice on the last Avant. The greys and purples went well with the Dolphin.

[tankdeer]

I have a set actually. Looked really nice on the last Avant. The greys and purples went well with the Dolphin.

Huh? We never had a set of whale tail plates.

[Gdlaszako]

mmmm fun internet arguments. [:p]

[Mr.Avant]

Threw on some H&R sport springs and Bilsteins :)

Before:
http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t448/PaytonDM/B6%20A4%20Avant/IMG_0503.jpg

After:
http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t448/PaytonDM/B6%20A4%20Avant/IMG_0555.jpg

[Rabbit]

Huh? We never had a set of whale tail plates.

Oh shit, you're right. I just fantasized about it so much it seemed like it happened. Probably because I tried to get a custom set and it was denied for being "profane".
http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-rolleyes010.gif

[Gdlaszako]

Threw on some H&R sport springs and Bilsteins :)

Before:
http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t448/PaytonDM/B6%20A4%20Avant/IMG_0503.jpg

After:
http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t448/PaytonDM/B6%20A4%20Avant/IMG_0555.jpg

Thats pretty good looking.

[black1.8]

18's or 19's?

[Slow4]

I had sex in it; it was technically yesterday at 4am after the Batman movie.

[Mr.Avant]

18's or 19's?

18x8 RS6 replicas

[Gdlaszako]

^you want to trade for my 18x8 rs4's

[Mr.Avant]

^you want to trade for my 18x8 rs4's

Im not a big fan of the RS4 rims. Ill stick with my RS6's

[Gdlaszako]

darn again

[SoCalS4Avant]

I had sex in it; it was technically yesterday at 4am after the Batman movie.

LOL. Wish you had such a pimp mobile in high school, I'm sure!

[Slow4]

LOL. Wish you had such a pimp mobile in high school, I'm sure!

Hahaha. I had a Maroon Red 1990 Dodge Caravan with the side skirts, two 12" infinity something-something subs in an open box on a 4-channel Alpine amp....during my junior/senior year.

I got some sex out of that set up too but the Avant sex was waaaaay cooler.

[:D]

[altavant]

http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg506/altavant/d9162cf4.jpg?t=1342908610
..masked
http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg506/altavant/77b4fbb3.jpg?t=1342908605
..sprayed
http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg506/altavant/ad9a96b1.jpg?t=1342908600

..enjoyed

[hazMatt01]

Replaced my left rear window regulator. Finally picked up and installed my center caps and painted grill surround.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j231/EllesDTrails/a34f9a2f.jpg

[87supraman]

Changed my fuel filter today. But no cool dirty fuel pictures.

[flir67]

http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg506/altavant/d9162cf4.jpg?t=1342908610
..masked
http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg506/altavant/77b4fbb3.jpg?t=1342908605
..sprayed
http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg506/altavant/ad9a96b1.jpg?t=1342908600

..enjoyed

Looks good

[Turbwhistle]

[img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7119/7626462884_19b9064262_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/turbwhistle1994/7626462884/) Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/turbwhistle1994/7626462884/)

[GramCracker]

no, not stage 3...yet. I had stock dp's and cats put on, and a evap vac leak fixed. Stage 3 will have to wait for a little while, but maybe someday (like if/when the k03 turbos kick it). My plan for now is to wait until the turbos go, then start working toward stage 3 slowly. I have always LOVED the idea of a sleeper wagon.

I finally got the cactus smogged yesterday, and got it registered today. Finally has CA plates on it.

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p547/deanjohnson7/IMG_0322.jpg

That's a good plan, it's exactly what I was going to do; either wait for the turbos to go, or wait for the necessary funds to build up. Although, that's always a lot of funds when you do it out on paper [:|]

She looks good with the new plates! [up]

[Gdlaszako]

[img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7119/7626462884_19b9064262_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/turbwhistle1994/7626462884/) Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/turbwhistle1994/7626462884/)

Do you just live in the middle of nowhere?

[Turbwhistle]

Went to vt for a few days.

[teleTay]

Put it on a flatbed...again

[Stubek]

tele, do you own the flat bed? It might save you money if you buy or lease a flat bed so you can move your Avant around for free.
Sorry to hear it is on the DL again, what is it this time?

[altavant]

tele, do you own the flat bed? It might save you money if you buy or lease a flat bed so you can move your Avant around for free.
Sorry to hear it is on the DL again, what is it this time?

Pretty sure our car insurance guy dd not know what he was in for when he offered free towing!

[teleTay]

Pretty sure our car insurance guy dd not know what he was in for when he offered free towing!

Yeah lol, I'll be on first name basis with the tow truck driver pretty soon!

[howardfootball]

Yeah lol, I'll be on first name basis with the tow truck driver pretty soon!

I'm gonna guess blown turbos?

[teleTay]

haha not yet, i dont boost enough to blow them...actually i hardly boost at all. sometimes i questions my motives in buying a turbo car [>_<]

[nthusiastt]

Can I whore this out a little more?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/c61lude/IMG_7340.jpg

[moyenecorniche]

Can I whore this out a little more?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/c61lude/IMG_7340.jpg

Nice Teaser...We can expect the new video in......??

[CCA4]

Can I whore this out a little more?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/c61lude/IMG_7340.jpg

http://www.reactionface.info/sites/default/files/images/1310650820313.jpg

[Turbwhistle]

Can I whore this out a little more?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/c61lude/IMG_7340.jpg

When will you be bagging it? Thats the next step right? I must say i hate that you didn't stick to the original plan or wide tires on wide wheels and crazy power, but your execution of this set up is money.

[altavant]

Rebadging ...
http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg506/altavant/d2e39250.jpghttp://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg506/altavant/644617a7.jpg

[teleTay]

Rebadging ...
http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg506/altavant/d2e39250.jpghttp://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg506/altavant/644617a7.jpg

Don't tease my new wheel setup..

[CloseEncounters]

I'm two days late posting but I got her...Stage 2'od at Waterfest this past Sunday. Gosh... What a difference going from Stage 1.

[Slow4]

Repaired this:

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c8a1-3fb1-49bc.jpg

I think someone hates me enough to deliberately screw a screw into the edge of my tire.

[flir67]

Gave my car a tune up. Replaced the spark plugs. Where I bought it from "claimed to giving it a tune up", after taking the plugs out I now know they were lying . Spark plug gap on old plugs was at .041 ,I was like bs on they changed the plugs. Had my car a for a little more than a year. Starts up so much smoother.

[A4 Effort]

Repaired this:

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c8a1-3fb1-49bc.jpg

I think someone hates me enough to deliberately screw a screw into the edge of my tire.

You're a cop, would you expect anything less? And i swear it wasn't me [:D]

[ebi718]

Received my 4-Button flip + transponder keys. Next is to cut and program the keys

http://img.tapatalk.com/18ba5163-89a0-c06b.jpg

Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2

[howardfootball]

Repaired this:

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c8a1-3fb1-49bc.jpg

I think someone hates me enough to deliberately screw a screw into the edge of my tire.

Yam...

[Shanster]

I had my 75k service done (+ an accessory belt that was dry rotted) and earlier this week I installed the Dension Gateway 100 iPhone/iPod integration unit.

For those in and around the Boston area, I had the service work done at Ming's Auto Repair in Allston. I've been going there for a few years now and he's a great guy, honest and his prices are low and work top notch. I highly recommend him [up][up]

[jaycurn]

Oh you know, paid close to $2k to replace about $200 in parts and R&R my tranny in the process on a car with less than 20k miles on the motor and tranny... just some more of the usual, fun Audi maintenance shit! I love my car!!! [headbang] LOL

[SoCalS4Avant]

Got a no-front-plate ticket in her. Damn.

[tankdeer]

Got a no-front-plate ticket in her. Damn.

Lame. It was only a matter of time though. California gov'ment is hard up for monies.

[SoCalS4Avant]

Lame. It was only a matter of time though. California gov'ment is hard up for monies.

This is true. The cop gave me some lame comment about how I needed a front plate so they could find my car if it was stolen. Uh, what?

[teleTay]

This is true. The cop gave me some lame comment about how I needed a front plate so they could find my car if it was stolen. Uh, what?

Well obviously if the car was stolen, cops couldn't look at the back plate..

[nthusiastt]

Appreciate the compliments guys!


When will you be bagging it? Thats the next step right? I must say i hate that you didn't stick to the original plan or wide tires on wide wheels and crazy power, but your execution of this set up is money.

I hate it to man, trust me. I wanted to do the big power thing more than anyone but just couldn't bring myself to pull the funds from the family. I might be doing a simple k04 setup in a couple months but we'll see. Going to keep it static.

[BryanR]

I changed up the roof box

http://fourtitude.com/pgallery/upload/2012/07/23/20120723163531-92822d89.jpg

[Turbwhistle]

I changed up the roof box

http://fourtitude.com/pgallery/upload/2012/07/23/20120723163531-92822d89.jpg

Is that your car? I loved the roof box, makes me want one for this winter.


Ben, can't wait to see where your car goes from here.

[Rabbit]

Got a no-front-plate ticket in her. Damn.

One time a cop stood in front of my front plate and wrote me a no plate ticket. Moron.

[BryanR]

Is that your car? I loved the roof box, makes me want one for this winter.

Yep, that's her. Were you there?

[Turbwhistle]

Yep, that's her. Were you there?

Yup, i had the silver b5 a4 avant on lm reps, i was walking around with the guy who owns the white a6 sedan with the cobra wheels.

[kneel]

Appreciate the compliments guys!



I hate it to man, trust me. I wanted to do the big power thing more than anyone but just couldn't bring myself to pull the funds from the family. I might be doing a simple k04 setup in a couple months but we'll see. Going to keep it static.

STATIC FTW! glad to see your gonna keep it that way. I'm sure KO4's will be a nice power upgrade for this Avant.

[Gdlaszako]

KO4 for sure

[ebi718]

Did the fog light mod today (with the help of Blkrhyno - Audizine member); now my fog lights come on independent of the headlights; they come on with the parking lights. Thanks Ryan :thumbup:.

Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2

[Mr.Avant]

Did the fog light mod today (with the help of Blkrhyno - Audizine member); now my fog lights come on independent of the headlights; they come on with the parking lights. Thanks Ryan :thumbup:.

Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2

Gotta love the Canadian models for that :)

[phatAvant]

Have done nothing yet, need to finish some work, but going to give her a bath and maybe install ones of my grills, if time permits.

http://www.evo2design.com/a4/rs4s4-3.jpg

[Gdlaszako]

Do you have 3?

[D's Avant]

Have done nothing yet, need to finish some work, but going to give her a bath and maybe install ones of my grills, if time permits.

http://www.evo2design.com/a4/rs4s4-3.jpg

I'm thinking I would go with the S4 grill.

[phatAvant]

Do you have 3?

Technically yes, 1 on the car OEM one, and I have the OEM S4 and RS style one in a box (didnt have time to put one on today). I also have an old Oetty grill from my B6 avant laying here somewhere, so got 4 whoohoo.

[dubenvy]

gave the sled a bath and Simple Green'd the engine bay

[A4 Effort]

gave the sled a bath and Simple Green'd the engine bay

You're back in an Avant? Nice, welcome back.


Washed 2 weeks worth of crap off her

[tankdeer]

Washed it yesterday. Gave it a good wax this morning.

[bgc996]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/BGC996/15560d08.jpg

Finally got my coils installed. Proper intro and pics to come...

[boy412]

Replaced my rear upper shock mounts. Annoying rattle is FINALLY gone! Interesting to note how Lemförder grinds off the Audi logo when selling them as a non-OEM part.

http://pixelpusherz.net/audi/installed.jpg

[boy412]

Can I whore this out a little more?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/c61lude/IMG_7340.jpg

Rear window delete mod? Nice! [>_<]

[A4 Effort]

Did the Q5 rear wiper upgrade. I'm trying to install my RS6 shift knob but i can't get the old knob to come out. I'm following this: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/196646-Tip-Shift-knob-upgrade?p=2466916#post2466916

I can't seem to get the right leverage on it and i feel like i'm going to break it. Any tips?

[Frink]

Blacked out all the chrome to see if I liked the look.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8003/7666645176_1e5478ba5f_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/7666645176/)
RAK_4793 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/7666645176/) by ryankarr (http://www.flickr.com/people/ryankarr/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7279/7666644404_8da382af47_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/7666644404/)
RAK_4796 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryankarr/7666644404/) by ryankarr (http://www.flickr.com/people/ryankarr/), on Flickr

[tankdeer]

Looks real good Frink

[A4 Effort]

Looks real good Frink

I agree. Those Enkei's look great on your car

[tankdeer]

Curious, what color is your car? In your thread it looks black, but in here it looks blue. Is it Moro or something?

[jaustin]

It broke down yesterday with a coolant leak. Nursed it home and took it apart now I wait for parts.

[CCA4]

This is true. The cop gave me some lame comment about how I needed a front plate so they could find my car if it was stolen. Uh, what?


Well obviously if the car was stolen, cops couldn't look at the back plate..

Funny, when I got a ticket for that here in VA the cop told me it was for the safety of officers on the side of the road and to prevent hit-and-runs.....I just smiled and nodded lol.

[Frink]

I have no idea, everyone always asks. Listed as "Special Build" in the documents I got with the car. Looks dark blue when it's cloudy out, and greeny-blue when it's not.

[tankdeer]

I have no idea, everyone always asks. Listed as "Special Build" in the documents I got with the car. Looks dark blue when it's cloudy out, and greeny-blue when it's not.

Very interesting. Have you checked the sticker in your spare tire well? It will have a paint code on it that you should be able to look up.

Reference:
http://www.automotivetouchup.com/paint-codes/audi.htm
http://www.paintscratch.com/touch-up-paint-codes/audi.htm

I'm very curious now, as it looks like a pretty unique color.

[Greedo]

If you're like me and can't find a paint code anywhere, you can call your local dealer and provide your VIN - this will give your paint code.

[Slow4]

You're a cop, would you expect anything less? And i swear it wasn't me [:D]

I have purposely unloaded my sidearm and other weapons inside the cargo area, with my hatch popped, for good measure; child safety first.

[up]

[Turbwhistle]

I took pictures of it.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8150/7681390968_ed621c6e15_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/turbwhistle1994/7681390968/) Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/turbwhistle1994/7681390968/) by turbwhistle1994 (http://www.flickr.com/people/turbwhistle1994/), on Flickr

[jaustin]

My car sits another day :( ECS doesn't have parts they show online as in stock actually in stock.

[Mr.Avant]

Pulled all my fender liners and scrubbed underneath them. Then proceeded to lightly coat the wheel wells in a rust/cavity protection spray. :) man was it gross under there. The lip above the spring seems like a perfect edge for dirt to collect

[Frink]

If you're like me and can't find a paint code anywhere, you can call your local dealer and provide your VIN - this will give your paint code.

Going to have to do this. No paint code in the trunk. Thanks for the tips guys!

[howardfootball]

Pulled all my fender liners and scrubbed underneath them. Then proceeded to lightly coat the wheel wells in a rust/cavity protection spray. :) man was it gross under there. The lip above the spring seems like a perfect edge for dirt to collect

I've done this before and it amazing how filthy it gets in there.

[tankdeer]

My car sits another day :( ECS doesn't have parts they show online as in stock actually in stock.
Order from GAP instead. ESC is retardedly slow and overpriced shipping. GAP is neither


Going to have to do this. No paint code in the trunk. Thanks for the tips guys!
Keep us posted. Very curious myself as I don't think I've ever seen that color, and I really like it.

[GramCracker]

Keep us posted. Very curious myself as I don't think I've ever seen that color, and I really like it.

I agree, the color does look phenomenal, especially in the lighting condition that photo was taken in.

Side note, my car apparently just sold on eBay for $22k. Either I stick with it, get a sport package Cactus Avant and immediately stage 3 it (yes, I know where one exists) or tell the buyer on eBay to get fucked...

[SoCalS4Avant]

Order from GAP instead. ESC is retardedly slow and overpriced shipping. GAP is neither

This has been my experience as well.

[tankdeer]

I agree, the color does look phenomenal, especially in the lighting condition that photo was taken in.

Side note, my car apparently just sold on eBay for $22k. Either I stick with it, get a sport package Cactus Avant and immediately stage 3 it (yes, I know where one exists) or tell the buyer on eBay to get fucked...
Don't you dare bitch out. (Besides, I think eBay has buyer protection against shit like that). And if you seriously know of another Cactus Avant, you would be stupid not to get it.

[GramCracker]

Don't you dare bitch out. (Besides, I think eBay has buyer protection against shit like that). And if you seriously know of another Cactus Avant, you would be stupid not to get it.

Well shit, I'm kinda screwed then haha. This is true, however I'm not sure if I really want to hold out for an Imola...

The other side to it is, I'll still have to pay around $350/month on the Fiat. The way I look at it is, I can pay $350/month for a car that I really like, or love. Plus the unspent money on the new Avant/Stage3 and shit will go right towards the Fiat loan.

[tankdeer]

Go through with the sale, and be done with the Fiat. You made a mistake selling the cactus to get it, so just wipe your hands clean. And personally, while I love Imola, I think I like Cactus better. Something about it - possibly the rarity is just awesome. Besides, if you do go stage 3 and keep her for the long haul, then you would HAVE to do RS4 widebody. And just think about that - widebody cactus. [drool] I'd say you'd likely be the first person to do so

[nthusiastt]

Chris, I've warmed up to the privat's a ton. Car is looking super clean.

[GramCracker]

Go through with the sale, and be done with the Fiat. You made a mistake selling the cactus to get it, so just wipe your hands clean. And personally, while I love Imola, I think I like Cactus better. Something about it - possibly the rarity is just awesome. Besides, if you do go stage 3 and keep her for the long haul, then you would HAVE to do RS4 widebody. And just think about that - widebody cactus. [drool] I'd say you'd likely be the first person to do so

I think I will, however my parents (yes, I'm 23 and still live at home [headbang] ) probably will flip shit when I decide to share this information about the Fiat with them (since they were the main pushers for getting rid of the Cactus in the first place).

There's no question about it going stage 3, that will happen before I ever drive the car [evilsmile]. Widebody will be a seriously long way down the road. On a positive note, I do still have one of my "CACTUS" vanity plates, so I can just register the car with that and it'll be like the Cactus never left!


edit: apparently my friend who put my car on eBay says the buyer already sent a deposit....

[howardfootball]

apparently my friend who put my car on eBay says the buyer already sent a deposit....

Yes!!!! I knew you couldn't stay away from us for long!

[tankdeer]

Tell your parents to love it or shove it. [>_<]

And get to work on cactus version 2.0

[teleTay]

I think I will, however my parents (yes, I'm 23 and still live at home [headbang] ) probably will flip shit when I decide to share this information about the Fiat with them (since they were the main pushers for getting rid of the Cactus in the first place).

my parents are "flipping shit" telling me to get another one so at least have one that runs lol :D

[Esoteric]

It's a very cool colour - I have Moro on my S4 and it's a fair bit darker (and bluer). It must be Audi Exclusive - you sir, have a very rare car.


I have no idea, everyone always asks. Listed as "Special Build" in the documents I got with the car. Looks dark blue when it's cloudy out, and greeny-blue when it's not.

[GramCracker]

Yes!!!! I knew you couldn't stay away from us for long!

I went down hill the moment I saw Sean post photos of him taking delivery of my old car haha.


Tell your parents to love it or shove it. [>_<]

And get to work on cactus version 2.0

I quite like that, well said sir! I also like Wiz Khalifa's quote "I'm not wrong for doing what I want."

I'd get a 2.0T but the only way is a 6 speed Ti package White Avant, and we all know that isn't really happening any time soon.


my parents are "flipping shit" telling me to get another one so at least have one that runs lol :D

Your parents need to talk to mine, like ASAP

[tankdeer]

I'd get a 2.0T but the only way is a 6 speed Ti package White Avant, and we all know that isn't really happening any time soon.
You don't want to be a copy cat anyways.

[teleTay]

Your parents need to talk to mine, like ASAP

PM my dad lol

altavant

[Turbwhistle]

I'd get a 2.0T but the only way is a 6 speed Ti package White Avant, and we all know that isn't really happening any time soon.


I don't think he meant a 2l, i think he meant a new cactus avant aka version 2.




Chris, I've warmed up to the privat's a ton. Car is looking super clean.
Thanks, they aren't bad. I almost had a set of oem porsche twists but didn't work out, and i also found someone willing to trade me a set of 5 spoke amg's for my wheels, he just doesn't like my tire size.

[tankdeer]

I don't think he meant a 2l, i think he meant a new cactus avant aka version 2.
Ah, yes. I missed that. You are correct. Version 2.

[GramCracker]

I don't think he meant a 2l, i think he meant a new cactus avant aka version 2.

Damn it, you're absolutely right. [facepalm]

[deanjohnson]

There's no question about it going stage 3, that will happen before I ever drive the car [evilsmile]. Widebody will be a seriously long way down the road. On a positive note, I do still have one of my "CACTUS" vanity plates, so I can just register the car with that and it'll be like the Cactus never left!

DO IT! If there is anything this world needs more of, its stage 3 avants.

I'm both eagerly awaiting and dreading beginning the cactus toward stage 3. Well, more hoping the turbos can hold on a little longer before they blow...

[altavant]

I went down hill the moment I saw Sean post photos of him taking delivery of my old car haha.



I quite like that, well said sir! I also like Wiz Khalifa's quote "I'm not wrong for doing what I want."

I'd get a 2.0T but the only way is a 6 speed Ti package White Avant, and we all know that isn't really happening any time soon.



Your parents need to talk to mine, like ASAP

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Cracker,

My name is Mr. Vant, Mr. Alta Vant. I am an senior agent for the Audi Vehicle Advancement against Negative Trade Society. AVANTS for short. We are a secret society whose main goal is to promote class and wise judgement to those youth showing promise and taste in today's plastic world.

Your son Gram, began appearing on our radar as a Stage 1. A proud owner of a rare Audi Avant. We observed the care and attention he gave his vehicle and noted his enthusiasm. His actions were close to an internal upgrade to Stage 2 when the unthinkable happened. It came to our attention that your enterprising son, suffered a lapse in judgement and mistakenly traded this rare and desired Cactus Green Avant for a vehicle of much less status and providence. Your generous support of this transaction, albeit unwise, matched with your continued dedication to his upbringing warrants that we work together to help steer this impressionable youth back in the right direction.

We advise a quick and prudent sale of his current vehicle be set in motion. Please immediately begin an ardent search for a qualified replacement. Do understand once a qualified vehicle is purchased, substantial upgrades will most likely be required. Do not falter in this area, the Office of Engine Modifications Performance Limitations and Unlimited Spending, or OEMplus, can offer technical support for expenditures.

Working together, we at AVANTS feel we can elevate your promising son's future to a Stage 3 level and put this bump in his life experience back on track.

Thank you and may the Rings be with You,

Mr. Vant

[GramCracker]

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Cracker,

My name is Mr. Vant, Mr. Alta Vant. I am an senior agent for the Audi Vehicle Advancement against Negative Trade Society. AVANTS for short. We are a secret society whose main goal is to promote class and wise judgement to those youth showing promise and taste in today's plastic world.

Your son Gram, began appearing on our radar as a Stage 1. A proud owner of a rare Audi Avant. We observed the care and attention he gave his vehicle and noted his enthusiasm. His actions were close to an internal upgrade to Stage 2 when the unthinkable happened. It came to our attention that your enterprising son, suffered a lapse in judgement and mistakenly traded this rare and desired Cactus Green Avant for a vehicle of much less status and providence. Your generous support of this transaction, albeit unwise, matched with your continued dedication to his upbringing warrants that we work together to help steer this impressionable youth back in the right direction.

We advise a quick and prudent sale of his current vehicle be set in motion. Please immediately begin an ardent search for a qualified replacement. Do understand once a qualified vehicle is purchased, substantial upgrades will most likely be required. Do not falter in this area, the Office of Engine Modifications Performance Limitations and Unlimited Spending, or OEMplus, can offer technical support for expenditures.

Working together, we at AVANTS feel we can elevate your promising son's future to a Stage 3 level and put this bump in his life experience back on track.

Thank you and may the Rings be with You,

Mr. Vant

With this post, you sir, have struck gold. I applaud thee.

[GramCracker]

DO IT! If there is anything this world needs more of, its stage 3 avants.

I'm both eagerly awaiting and dreading beginning the cactus toward stage 3. Well, more hoping the turbos can hold on a little longer before they blow...

I'm sick, and the only prescription is more cactus stage 3.

Don't be afraid! It's gotta happen to that car at some point, and when it does, she will be a gloriously classy sleeper [:)]


edit: Hey Sean, could your dad (or you if you have it) mail me the old Cactus plate from the car? I can cover the shipping.

[Turbwhistle]

I'm sick, and the only prescription is more cactus stage 3.

Don't be afraid! It's gotta happen to that car at some point, and when it does, she will be a gloriously classy sleeper [:)]


edit: Hey Sean, could your dad (or you if you have it) mail me the old Cactus plate from the car? I can cover the shipping.

You may need an imola one....;)

[teleTay]

With this post, you sir, have struck gold. I applaud thee.

Please show to parents and post results lol!

[deanjohnson]

I'm sick, and the only prescription is more cactus stage 3.

Don't be afraid! It's gotta happen to that car at some point, and when it does, she will be a gloriously classy sleeper [:)]


edit: Hey Sean, could your dad (or you if you have it) mail me the old Cactus plate from the car? I can cover the shipping.

Oh, the only thing I'm afraid of is the wrath of my wife if I tore into the car for a stage 3 build right now. I can visualize the barrage of complaints, mostly centered around: "you just bought this car, and the engine is sitting next to it why?!?!" Given a little time, I'll have the excuse that it is "maintenance", and leave out the bit about replacing semi-fast parts with fast-as-hell parts. On the one hand, the turbos can't die soon enough, but on the other hand, if they can just hang in there a little while longer, this will all go much more smoothly [;)]

I thought you kept the plates when my dad got the car from you. I'll check with him and see if he still has them. I'll keep you posted.

[jaustin]

Order from GAP instead. ESC is retardedly slow and overpriced shipping. GAP is neither

.

Yea I learned my lesson and will go back to ordering from the west coast. ECS chat help is the biggest JOKE ever.

[deanjohnson]

I could do one better: buy a second engine, like this one: http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=75944&title=2-7-longblosk-pulled4067k&cat=23

That way I could start on a stage 3 build without having to pull the cactus's engine.

Although I'd have to find somewhere to put it... although there should be plenty of room in the house once I'm inevitably thrown out! I may need to rethink this plan a bit...

[Gdlaszako]

A little pre-show, my old wheels have died in completeness. So if anyone wants some RS4's for cheap PM me.

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

[GramCracker]

Oh, the only thing I'm afraid of is the wrath of my wife if I tore into the car for a stage 3 build right now. I can visualize the barrage of complaints, mostly centered around: "you just bought this car, and the engine is sitting next to it why?!?!" Given a little time, I'll have the excuse that it is "maintenance", and leave out the bit about replacing semi-fast parts with fast-as-hell parts. On the one hand, the turbos can't die soon enough, but on the other hand, if they can just hang in there a little while longer, this will all go much more smoothly [;)]

I thought you kept the plates when my dad got the car from you. I'll check with him and see if he still has them. I'll keep you posted.

Hmm, yea that's probably a conversation I wouldn't want to have haha. I can't imagine it'd go down too well. Also *knock on wood* I have a feeling those K03's have some fight left in them.

No, I completely spaced when I left your dad the keys to the car.

[teleTay]

A little pre-show, my old wheels have died in completeness. So if anyone wants some RS4's for cheap PM me.

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

What happened to your rs4s?

[GramCracker]

Please show to parents and post results lol!

The results aren't looking too good. Not to mention I also can't seem to locate the title [confused]

[tankdeer]

The results aren't looking too good. Not to mention I also can't seem to locate the title [confused]

For the Fiat? You had a Lien on it correct? If so, your lender has the title.

[GramCracker]

For the Fiat? You had a Lien on it correct? If so, your lender has the title.

Yea, for the Fiat. I'd swear that when I got my plates/registration in the mail it contained the title.

[tankdeer]

Yea, for the Fiat. I'd swear that when I got my plates/registration in the mail it contained the title.

That would be very unusual. Contact your lender. $50 says they have it. They won't release it until you pay the car off, but they should provide a letter or something like that to the buyer guaranteeing that once they receive full payment they'll mail the title - that's pretty standard.

[GramCracker]

That would be very unusual. Contact your lender. $50 says they have it. They won't release it until you pay the car off, but they should provide a letter or something like that to the buyer guaranteeing that once they receive full payment they'll mail the title - that's pretty standard.

I'm going to assume you're right. Anyone know of a bank that would be willing to give a loan for a 2001 model year car? I don't think many will [:(]

[dropshadow]

Different states have different rules about who holds the title when there's a lien on the car.


I'm going to assume you're right. Anyone know of a bank that would be willing to give a loan for a 2001 model year car? I don't think many will [:(]

Check with a credit union. Their rates are usually a little bit better than banks as well.

[tankdeer]

Different states have different rules about who holds the title when there's a lien on the car.
Good point. But this is why you always see things like "clean title in hand" posted in classifieds. Because otherwise the lienholder usually has it


Check with a credit union. Their rates are usually a little bit better than banks as well.
A huge +1 to that. I don't think ours would have any hesitation giving us a loan for up to 100% financing on a B5. Up to KBB value of course.

[SoCalS4Avant]

Credit Unions over banks or other institutions for loans on older cars. They're pretty much the only ones that will lend on anything over six years old.