What Did You Do To Your Avant Today?

[GramCracker]

I feel like you're setting us up with this one.

Nooooooooooooooooooooo, that'd be too easy [;)]

[moyenecorniche]

Only way to go is tucked in bar ends, I think Neil's are Thule but ......

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu294/MarcJM/file-11.jpg

Mine also were cut to fit, it only took about Two self inflicted stabbings to cut them down....
Even cut down I could fit 4 bikes and wheels, top loader box has never appealed to me which is why I had an Avant.

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu294/MarcJM/141e1fba.jpg

[happy2B5]

top loader box has never appealed to me which is why I had an Avant.

Top loader comes in handy when traveling with three 50+ pound dogs, avant and all

[cab509]

Top loader comes in handy when traveling with three 50+ pound dogs, avant and all

my reasoning behind getting one, once I get an avant, is so I can store skis/boards up top and safely while having friends below...also I'm planing on getting a roofbox that can hold beer so I can use it for work to transport cases as well but want to have my bike on top as well, so wide bars = EVERYTHING I WANT ON TOP!


however Kneels and your avants do look goood

[happy2B5]

my reasoning behind getting one, once I get an avant, is so I can store skis/boards up top and safely while having friends below...also I'm planing on getting a roofbox that can hold beer so I can use it for work to transport cases as well but want to have my bike on top as well, so wide bars = EVERYTHING I WANT ON TOP!


however Kneels and your avants do look goood

Too much here...safely, drinking, work, driving :screwy:

[cab509]

Too much here...safely, drinking, work, driving :screwy:

it's all good, I sell beer, I don't drink and drive, no worries. and I've had one to many friends who have had their open ski racks fail and find their boards/skis behind them on the highway while doing like 80-90.

[happy2B5]

it's all good, I sell beer, I don't drink and drive, no worries. and I've had one to many friends who have had their open ski racks fail and find their boards/skis behind them on the highway while doing like 80-90.

Home brew?

[cab509]

Home brew?

got my first batch in the primary fermenter right now, just a kit german lager I got from christmas. it's a new project of mine as I'm trying to switch into the craft brew devision, technically I mostly sell wine right now, and in the hood so by wine I mean M/D 20-20 and Gin and Juice. but one day I'll sell all the good stuff. Because I love Beer so much more then wine.

[happy2B5]

got my first batch in the primary fermenter right now, just a kit german lager I got from christmas. it's a new project of mine as I'm trying to switch into the craft brew devision, technically I mostly sell wine right now, and in the hood so by wine I mean M/D 20-20 and Gin and Juice. but one day I'll sell all the good stuff. Because I love Beer so much more then wine.

Night train :D

[cab509]

Night train :D

you know it, lies though I had to google it, I had no idea what that shit was but it seems kinda awesome according to wiki.

I also sell a lot of Mike's Hard but that stuff pretty much sells itself, haha.

[moyenecorniche]

it's all good, I sell beer, I don't drink and drive, no worries. and I've had one to many friends who have had their open ski racks fail and find their boards/skis behind them on the highway while doing like 80-90.

Ahhh...Makes sense, however for me it's traveling with at least 4 pairs of skis and sometimes 5 or 6... 2 pairs of GS's and 2 pairs of SL's, they all go in a ski bag, the type that you see coaches and racers use.... Then strapped to the racks on top.
I never strapped skis uncovered to the rack's ski attachments which are only good for 1 to two pairs of skis ... which upon arrival are then in need of a tune ...... ( nothing like sandblasting your edges on the way to the hill )

That's the ( now gone ) Avant, will be in the market for one once again before next winter.....

[moyenecorniche]

Top loader comes in handy when traveling with three 50+ pound dogs, avant and all

How do the dogs feel about the top loader ..... [confused] ... Sorry that was Romney ...[;)] [>_<]

[happy2B5]

Bwahahaha. Was gonna say Romney, too

[philthyphil]

Put my Whispbars on tonight. Replaced the hardware on my Thule Mountaineer box and put it on the Avant. Those Whispbars are so low profile I can't even tilt my sunroof now. Oh well.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/11/byry6y8e.jpg

[dropshadow]

Upgraded to the 2013 shifter thanks to the Europrice group buy. Huge improvement over the old one, which felt like it came out of a mid-90s GM rental.

http://i.imgur.com/WK6ZD.jpg

If I have to drive an automatic, at least I'll do it in style.

[jumpinj]

Sent it to its new owner. He is on this board. May he have as much fun as I have had.

http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj516/sparkafer/photo-9_zps738ed2c9.jpg

[dropshadow]

Sent it to its new owner. He is on this board. May he have as much fun as I have had.

http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj516/sparkafer/photo-9_zps738ed2c9.jpg


Is he Australian?

[jumpinj]

^^^nope

[KneeDragger]

Put my Whispbars on tonight. Replaced the hardware on my Thule Mountaineer box and put it on the Avant. Those Whispbars are so low profile I can't even tilt my sunroof now. Oh well.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/11/byry6y8e.jpg

looking good Phil, decided to change out the rs4 bumper?

[GramCracker]

Sean, that shifter seriously makes a huge improvement!! [up]


Sent it to its new owner. He is on this board. May he have as much fun as I have had.

http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj516/sparkafer/photo-9_zps738ed2c9.jpg

You'll be back, we all come back [;)]

[Exanimas]

I called a bunch of shops to get a quote for some maintenance that I'm too unskilled/lazy to do.

Timing Belt - $850
Tranny Fluid - $120
Carbon Cleaning - $250-300

Not terrible for shop prices, but I wish I knew someone local who did work on the side.

[philthyphil]

looking good Phil, decided to change out the rs4 bumper?

Yeah I decided to swap it for a S4 bumper. I think it fits the lines a little bit better. Your new ride looks amazing, great job Khashy!

[zdriver]

I called a bunch of shops to get a quote for some maintenance that I'm too unskilled/lazy to do.

Timing Belt - $850
Tranny Fluid - $120
Carbon Cleaning - $250-300

Not terrible for shop prices, but I wish I knew someone local who did work on the side.

Theres a few guys in the Boston area that do work on the side, let me know if you want more info.

[_aegis_]

Theres a few guys in the Boston area that do work on the side, let me know if you want more info.

... Oh yeah? Anyone who does exhaust/welding? Looking to run some straights from the resonator back... [wrench]

[teleTay]

Am i having enough fun yet Gdlazsko?

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/12/aqahyry7.jpg

[Gdlaszako]

Am i having enough fun yet Gdlazsko?

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/12/aqahyry7.jpg

Yes... Yes you are.

You gotta get all the wheels plus the side of the car then you know your doing it right. We did that with our truck one year by sliding just a little to much and running into a snow bank sideways.

[masaraksh]

I dropped mine off at Eurosport Performance is Wakefield for some routine maintenance. Have yet to get a final quote but I've read on this forum that it's a great shop.


In other news, I'm avant less and on vacation in Chamonix. The concentration of wagons here is pleasantly higher

[wesS4]

finally put in my 034 snub mount and bracket after 2 months of it sitting in the hatch.

[atbroome]

Is he Australian?

Nope, hes from NJ. Pictures to come when it arrives. [:D]

[flir67]

Put my Whispbars on tonight. Replaced the hardware on my Thule Mountaineer box and put it on the Avant. Those Whispbars are so low profile I can't even tilt my sunroof now. Oh well.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/11/byry6y8e.jpg


beautiful!

[teleTay]

Nope, hes from NJ. Pictures to come when it arrives. [:D]

I think he was asking if he is Australian because the world is upside down in that picture lol :D

[philthyphil]

I think he was asking if he is Australian because the world is upside down in that picture lol :D

It's upside down on tapatalk but not on the website. Weird.

[Gdlaszako]

Tapatalk is a troll.

[ebi718]

Traded up to this....

http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k551/de0412/IMAG0105.jpg

'07 A6 Avant S-Line.

from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2

[duhbrr]

tease! we need more!!!!!!

[ebi718]

tease! we need more!!!!!!

Just a couple....more later... :)

http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k551/de0412/C6%20A6/GOPR0046_zpsa6bcf86a-1_zps5259f8b9.jpg

Shift paddles on steering wheel..
http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k551/de0412/C6%20A6/GOPR0049_zpsaccb45c2.jpg

This came loaded with the tech package, sport suspension + 19" 2-piece/20 spoke alloys wheels; I just couldn't pass it up.

Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk 2

[naiku]

New looooooooooonnnggg overdue tires. My alignment is out, the car pulls to the right with the steering wheel centered, pulled the old tires off and on the right side front and rear both showing cords/steel. They looked like someone took a knife and cut about an inch of the width of the tire off.

Suffice to say I am very happy to be rid of them, and with a 110 mile commute will be booking an alignment ASAP.

[khalimadeath]

More A6 avant pics.

[Gdlaszako]

^x2

[GramCracker]

Nice pick up ebi! What are the plans for the car, if any? Also, what motor, the 3.2?

[ebi718]

Thanks guys. Yes, it is the 3.2. Plans include new wheels (probably 19" RS6 reps); no tint for now (will be rocking the fish-bowl look. :cool: The orange bumper turn markers will go (replaced with A3 clear markers for S Line bumpers at $4.99 off ECS). More pics to come... :)

http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k551/de0412/GOPR0047_zps35ad8aeb.jpg

Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk 2

[kneel]

Exact car i want! MOAR Pics of the 3.2 Avant

[Exanimas]

I plastidipped my wheels yesterday because it's what everyone else is doing

http://distilleryimage9.s3.amazonaws.com/4dcc67025db811e2bbd822000a9f15da_7.jpg

I hate the rake but I'm still unwilling to cut up my engine bay to get lower in the front :/

[Hyphy]

Just don't air the rear out so much. Voila

[Emrys]

Sunday car wash and trying to figure out tire/spacer sizing for the summer wheels.

[jaustin]

tried to setup garage door thing and it didnt work

[mlzervas]

I too plastidipped the wheels, because well...its what everyone else is doing.

I had them off to switch my shocks to bilsteins so it was the logical time to do it.

http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q524/mlzervas/3163A3C3-52CD-4708-84D3-1B1939A7F839-16500-000005DE1ED474B7_zpsa10a8f7d.jpg

[mlzervas]

http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q524/mlzervas/5B7648EA-D4F0-4993-97E4-22D25334E594-16500-000005DE1B5660E7_zps211bd164.jpg

[Exanimas]

Just don't air the rear out so much. Voila

Ha, I like it. Simple solution to a simple problem.

[atbroome]

Got mine off the truck

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/64432168/S4%20-%20truck.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/64432168/S4%20-%20driveway.jpg

[Gdlaszako]

Ha I saw a picture of her getting on a truck to leave.

[Rabbit]

Got mine off the truck

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/64432168/S4%20-%20truck.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/64432168/S4%20-%20driveway.jpg

Nice.

[moyenecorniche]

Sent it to its new owner. He is on this board. May he have as much fun as I have had.

http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj516/sparkafer/photo-9_zps738ed2c9.jpg

Wasn't this the the start of the journey ???

[atbroome]

It was.


Wasn't this the the start of the journey ???

[_aegis_]

I too plastidipped the wheels, because well...its what everyone else is doing.

I had them off to switch my shocks to bilsteins so it was the logical time to do it.

http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q524/mlzervas/3163A3C3-52CD-4708-84D3-1B1939A7F839-16500-000005DE1ED474B7_zpsa10a8f7d.jpg

Looks good!!

I wish it wasn't such a PITA to do it with the wheels on the car-- would make the whole process a lot more doable for us city folk who don't have the garage space [:/]

[GramCracker]

Happy monday gents and ladies!

So my mother is looking for a new car since her V70 wagon is going to croak. She's drove wagons for the past 25 years. We went to VW, Subaru, Honda, and MB (pre-owed) and so far she likes the C300 4Matic best (surprise, surprise). However I didn't take her to Audi or BMW. No BMW because I am personally just not a fan of their cars (with the exception of a few) and the interior "business." And the thought didn't click with me until last night, I should get her into a B8 Avant. Anyone wanna help?! [:D] CPO is a must and it should be within the Tri-State area.


It was.

Welcome! Beautiful Avant you picked up [up]

[Turbwhistle]

Happy monday gents and ladies!

So my mother is looking for a new car since her V70 wagon is going to croak. She's drove wagons for the past 25 years. We went to VW, Subaru, Honda, and MB (pre-owed) and so far she likes the C300 4Matic best (surprise, surprise). However I didn't take her to Audi or BMW. No BMW because I am personally just not a fan of their cars (with the exception of a few) and the interior "business." And the thought didn't click with me until last night, I should get her into a B8 Avant. Anyone wanna help?! [:D] CPO is a must and it should be within the Tri-State area.



Welcome! Beautiful Avant you picked up [up]

B7 s4 avant.

[masaraksh]

Yeah. B8 A4 avant is perfect. Such a sick wagon.

[teleTay]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/14/ajudu5a9.jpg

I got an insurance company to pay for my front bumper respray!

And thankfully it's not my insurance company lol

[dropshadow]

Yeah. B8 A4 avant is perfect. Such a sick wagon.

I am loving mine. Just got back from a weekend road trip and it performed beautifully. With a chip, there's plenty of passing power, and the 8-speed is really growing on me. At 80mph, the engine is turning at 2000rpm and getting ~28mpg.

[SoCalS4Avant]

Happy monday gents and ladies!

So my mother is looking for a new car since her V70 wagon is going to croak. She's drove wagons for the past 25 years. We went to VW, Subaru, Honda, and MB (pre-owed) and so far she likes the C300 4Matic best (surprise, surprise). However I didn't take her to Audi or BMW. No BMW because I am personally just not a fan of their cars (with the exception of a few) and the interior "business." And the thought didn't click with me until last night, I should get her into a B8 Avant. Anyone wanna help?! [:D] CPO is a must and it should be within the Tri-State area.

I'll sell her mine, but she's gonna pay! LOL

[Slow4]

* both front wheel bearings
* 70k oil change
* winter wheel swap
* DP flex joint check up
* replace front/rear windshield wipers
* replace rear fog bulb
* seal the front headlight (moisture is apparent

[GramCracker]

I'll sell her mine, but she's gonna pay! LOL

That includes you driving it across the country, right? [>_<]

[SoCalS4Avant]

That includes you driving it across the country, right? [>_<]

On your dime, I would. Or you can just ship it.

[flir67]

* both front wheel bearings
* 70k oil change
* winter wheel swap
* DP flex joint check up
* replace front/rear windshield wipers
* replace rear fog bulb
* seal the front headlight (moisture is apparent

70K mile oil change.. holy cow.. what liquid gold are you using [;)]

[flir67]

took mine on a road trip for the day,operated perfectly and got a little better than 20mpg.

[CCA4]

Failed inspection [:(]

[Gdlaszako]

Happy monday gents and ladies!

So my mother is looking for a new car since her V70 wagon is going to croak. She's drove wagons for the past 25 years. We went to VW, Subaru, Honda, and MB (pre-owed) and so far she likes the C300 4Matic best (surprise, surprise). However I didn't take her to Audi or BMW. No BMW because I am personally just not a fan of their cars (with the exception of a few) and the interior "business." And the thought didn't click with me until last night, I should get her into a B8 Avant. Anyone wanna help?! [:D] CPO is a must and it should be within the Tri-State area.

c63 AMG wagon [up]

[jumpinj]

Nope, hes from NJ. Pictures to come when it arrives. [:D]

I know you got pics lets see em or maybe you been driving around too much.

[Kookie]

Got mine off the truck

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/64432168/S4%20-%20truck.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/64432168/S4%20-%20driveway.jpg

Looks clean!

I miss Brilliant Red. More details?

[naiku]

Passed inspection and got an alignment.

[Slow4]

Completed the following today:

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/17/4y6asy3y.jpg
Front wheel bearings

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/17/u3umubyv.jpg
Winter wheels swap

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/17/epebese5.jpg
Flex joints and coupler inspection

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/17/uma2ypy8.jpg
Oil change plus wiper change (I have to return the icons because Audi decided to be different, go figure)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/17/uzebegyd.jpg
Basic Alignment

[McGovs2.7TB5]

Is there a difference between B5 and B6 wiper arms? I run the Icons on my B5 with no issue

[philthyphil]

Is there a difference between B5 and B6 wiper arms? I run the Icons on my B5 with no issue

Yes. B6 has aero wipers and can only use Oem blades. We can use any blade that advance/autozone carry.

[Slow4]

Is there a difference between B5 and B6 wiper arms? I run the Icons on my B5 with no issue

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/17/uhanu6yg.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/17/uganuje3.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/17/8uruze7u.jpg

Apparently yes there is a difference; there's no mounting hook on the B6s. On the B5s, there was the hook which was then secured by the blades locking clasp.

I didn't know this and thought it was a similar design to my old B5.

[McGovs2.7TB5]

Wow, that's a super weak move on Audi's part. I hate when OEMs require a dealer visit for simple shit like that

[Slow4]

Wow, that's a super weak move on Audi's part. I hate when OEMs require a dealer visit for simple shit like that

Order through ECS, it's cheaper by a few dollars.

[tankdeer]

I don't know about the B6 but on the B7 you most definitely do NOT have to use OEM blades.

[happy2B5]

Wow, that's a super weak move on Audi's part. I hate when OEMs require a dealer visit for simple shit like that

True. But I actually got replacents from parts counter cheaper than from stores? Surprised the hell out of me.

[happy2B5]

Edit: double post tapatalk induced :thumbdown::eek:

[naiku]

Order through ECS, it's cheaper by a few dollars.

Still a pain in the ass having to order a part as simple as wiper blades, when it would not have been difficult for Audi to retain some form of standard mounting.


I don't know about the B6 but on the B7 you most definitely do NOT have to use OEM blades.

If I remember correctly, Amazon is a good place to pick up Bosch wipers for the B7.

[datwagn]

swapped my FLY LED headlights from the sedan to the wagon (:

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp92/davismx177/download-4-1.jpg

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp92/davismx177/download-7.jpg

[GramCracker]

Order through ECS, it's cheaper by a few dollars.

Don't worry, I'm sure it's offset by their retarded shipping prices.

[Turbwhistle]

I just edited a picture of my old avant.. oh how i miss it.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8235/8388892846_1ea7b4bc65_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/turbwhistle1994/8388892846/)
avant mountain back drop (http://www.flickr.com/photos/turbwhistle1994/8388892846/) by turbwhistle1994 (http://www.flickr.com/people/turbwhistle1994/), on Flickr

[cab509]

I don't know about the B6 but on the B7 you most definitely do NOT have to use OEM blades.

this is what i wanted to know, thanks tankdeer.

[_aegis_]

Stared longingly at it from the window, reminding myself why I have an avant/convincing myself why I need to keep it.


... Found a BREATHTAKING 2003 D2 S8 for sale locally. Always been my dream car, and fuck if this one isn't damn near perfect.

[nom.nom.nom]

Washed it, cleaned the wheels up and took some pics.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/Vwfanam/DSC00321-1_zpsa64ef25a.jpg

Aaron

[moyenecorniche]

I just edited a picture of my old avant.. oh how i miss it.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8235/8388892846_1ea7b4bc65_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/turbwhistle1994/8388892846/)
avant mountain back drop (http://www.flickr.com/photos/turbwhistle1994/8388892846/) by turbwhistle1994 (http://www.flickr.com/people/turbwhistle1994/), on Flickr

Now ... Now .... Take 2 Advil's and call us in the morning .....

[GramCracker]

Now ... Now .... Sell the B5 for another Avant and join us again .....

Sorry, I corrected that for you.

[Slow4]

Don't worry, I'm sure it's offset by their retarded shipping prices.

Haha, I came to this conclusion last night as I was at Audi of Alexandria picking up the wipers.

Dealership:
21.99 x2
16.99 x1

Versus

36.15
15.59
w/ 9.42 USPS

Dealership saved me $6.

[GramCracker]

I think my mother has drove my Avant more than I have recently...it's funny seeing her driving it around, this little older lady behind the wheel of this yellow, loud, modified wagon hahah.

[rjpeaks]

my mom likes driving my car.

but my car is slower than her car.

[Turbwhistle]

Now ... Now .... Take 2 Advil's and call us in the morning ..... I think i need more then 2 advil.


Sorry, I corrected that for you.

Maybe this summer i will step back into another avant.

[fenrisulf]

dropped it off at a local tire place for new rubber mounted on new(to me) wheels.

Fingers crossed that I get it back in one piece and without any dents or dings. [rolleyes]

[duhbrr]

Washed her, then figured this out.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/bakerssuck01/2013-01-16_13-57-52_628_zps1c126d76.jpg

And started doing this.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/bakerssuck01/2013-01-18_14-18-59_832_zps1a46534d.jpg

[jaustin]

Just drove it around today and thought about how I should order more parts for weekend projects...

[awdjunkies]

Stared longingly at it from the window, reminding myself why I have an avant/convincing myself why I need to keep it.


... Found a BREATHTAKING 2003 D2 S8 for sale locally. Always been my dream car, and fuck if this one isn't damn near perfect.

Are you seriously thinking it?

[deanjohnson]

Are you seriously thinking it?

Ask Graham how that worked out. Few months down the road, back in an avant.

[teleTay]

Got a bad wheel bearing done, it's now doesn't make me cringe to drive down the road lol

And I also got new tranny fluid!
My 01E now feels like butter!

[happy2B5]

And I also got new tranny fluid!
My 01E now feels like butter!

Maybe a dumb already answered a million times over, but how often are you guys changing trans/gear fluid?

[naiku]

Ask Graham how that worked out. Few months down the road, back in an avant.

D2 S8 > Fiat 500

[dropshadow]

Ask Graham how that worked out. Few months down the road, back in an avant.

I swear, it's a curse. Once you've owned a wagon, it's hard to find something else that is as unique, fun, and practical.

[QUA77RO]

Installed a set of heat cycled Toyo R888's on my Forgestar track wheels. Size 265/30/19

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8505/8393324887_9237ca0395_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/quattro_challenge/8393324887/)
IMG_7074_ps1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/quattro_challenge/8393324887/) by QuattroChallenge (http://www.flickr.com/people/quattro_challenge/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8186/8394411320_45c322492e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/quattro_challenge/8394411320/)
IMG_7080_ps (http://www.flickr.com/photos/quattro_challenge/8394411320/) by QuattroChallenge (http://www.flickr.com/people/quattro_challenge/), on Flickr

[Turbwhistle]

Maybe a dumb already answered a million times over, but how often are you guys changing trans/gear fluid?

I think the fluid is supposed to be "lifetime", but i believe most people do it around 90k, or anytime after that.

[teleTay]

I think the fluid is supposed to be "lifetime", but i believe most people do it around 90k, or anytime after that.

Yeah that's what I have heard too

But it for sure made a noticeable difference and I am happy with it!

[Wahlstrom]

Finally got some new reflectors for headlights.. Couldnt see a thing at night..
Now its all bright again.. And bought "new" headlight housings and got them refurbed

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/19/u5udy4az.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/19/yvesazer.jpg

Something every one with bi xenon on the B6 should get done, as it probably is burned out.. (See pic)

[naiku]

I swear, it's a curse. Once you've owned a wagon, it's hard to find something else that is as unique, fun, and practical.

This is true, when the time comes to trade/sell my B7 I can get anything I want (we now have a better family vehicle). So, I have been looking at all kinds of cars, but I keep thinking of just trading up to a B8 Avant. They look good, for daily driver duty are plenty fast enough for me, practical, decent MPG for a commute etc.

[ebi718]

Passed inspection...yay!!! :)

http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k551/de0412/IMAG0124.jpg
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[Gdlaszako]

I think Im going to do a transmission fluid change and a short shift kit soon.

Any suggestions ( on the cheaper side)

[Turbwhistle]

I think Im going to do a transmission fluid change and a short shift kit soon.

Any suggestions ( on the cheaper side)

Best suggestion, don't cheap out.

[Gdlaszako]

Best suggestion, don't cheap out.

I'm not talking about that cheap. My shift bushing is really gone and I don't have money to really spend on the car.

[Turbwhistle]

Pick one up used from the junk yard, save, then buy something nice.

[Gdlaszako]

Naw I'd rather just do it once and spend the money.

[JaySwede]

Got a bad wheel bearing done, it's now doesn't make me cringe to drive down the road lol
Did you do the bearing yourself? I've about talked myself into finding a shop to do it since I'm too much of a baby to brave the cold and don't know if I'll be sane by spring.

[Gdlaszako]

Did you do the bearing yourself? I've about talked myself into finding a shop to do it since I'm too much of a baby to brave the cold and don't know if I'll be sane by spring.

I've done both rear bearings. The total cost for each was about $60 ish 55 for the bearing and 5-10 for the use of a press at the local car quest. We just took the hub off and brought it to them.

[kneel]

I'm not talking about that cheap. My shift bushing is really gone and I don't have money to really spend on the car.

JHM trio shift kit......DO IT

[Gdlaszako]

I have a B5...But I want that.

[teleTay]

I have a B5...But I want that.

Doesn't JHM make a trio for b5?

Or just the solid short shift?

[teleTay]

Did you do the bearing yourself? I've about talked myself into finding a shop to do it since I'm too much of a baby to brave the cold and don't know if I'll be sane by spring.

No I didn't really want to deal with it.

I found a good shop to do it for a decent price

Some things I'm rather just pay some body to deal with the headache

[Turbwhistle]

No I didn't really want to deal with it.

I found a good shop to do it for a decent price

Some things I'm rather just pay some body to deal with the headache


Do you have aluminum uprights?

[5TAK]

3-stage 3M buff and polish. Mirror finish results.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/20/udubutuv.jpg

[happy2B5]

3-stage 3M buff and polish. Mirror finish results

Looks good :thumbup:

Shit. I am in process of full paint correction (menzerna) and I am nowhere near finished. Basically got bonnet, driver side and deck done. But still need to seal and wax.

[teleTay]

Do you have aluminum uprights?

Did they have steel and aluminum?

[Turbwhistle]

Did they have steel and aluminum?

On s4's they did.

[JaySwede]

Some things I'm rather just pay some body to deal with the headache

Given how cold it has been around here lately the bar is getting pretty low on stuff I don't want to deal with. My garage was *barely* warm enough to pull off an oil change last week.

[cab509]

finally found and bought one....

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x148/cab509/IMG_0635_zps19c2cb43.jpg

now to get her registered and legal to drive on the road this week and then I'll be a happy happy camper......



for reference, 05.5 2.06MT, quartz, black leather, sports package, xenons, and winter package, it's pretty much exactly what I was wanting and I couldn't be happier with her, now to figure out what she shall be called.

[Gdlaszako]

finally found and bought one....

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x148/cab509/IMG_0635_zps19c2cb43.jpg

now to get her registered and legal to drive on the road this week and then I'll be a happy happy camper......



for reference, 05.5 2.06MT, quartz, black leather, sports package, xenons, and winter package, it's pretty much exactly what I was wanting and I couldn't be happier with her, now to figure out what she shall be called.

Looks pretty. I may not remember but what happened to your old avant?

[GramCracker]

Colin, the new Avant looks great, welcome [up]

Just got my camera back from EPL (I left it there on the dyno day) and am trying to convince myself to go outside and take a few photos...I have zero motivation

[Turbwhistle]

Colin, the new Avant looks great, welcome [up]

Just got my camera back from EPL (I left it there on the dyno day) and am trying to convince myself to go outside and take a few photos...I have zero motivation

Did you see the dick pics we left you? ;p

[GramCracker]

Did you see the dick pics we left you? ;p

Yea...y'all aren't packing much, if ya know what I'm sayin'

[Theflave]

Got the windows and tails tinted...finally!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/21/3une7e6u.jpg


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[cab509]

Looks pretty. I may not remember but what happened to your old avant?


didn't have one, I had a b5a4 sedan which I totaled a few years ago, then I got a Durango for college, and now I'm back into Audi


Colin, the new Avant looks great, welcome [up]

Just got my camera back from EPL (I left it there on the dyno day) and am trying to convince myself to go outside and take a few photos...I have zero motivation

thanks, i'm very happy to finally have an avant.

[Slow4]

Just got my camera back from EPL (I left it there on the dyno day) and am trying to convince myself to go outside and take a few photos...I have zero motivation


Did you see the dick pics we left you? ;p

Hahahaha.
[up]

[flir67]

finally found and bought one....

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x148/cab509/IMG_0635_zps19c2cb43.jpg

now to get her registered and legal to drive on the road this week and then I'll be a happy happy camper......



for reference, 05.5 2.06MT, quartz, black leather, sports package, xenons, and winter package, it's pretty much exactly what I was wanting and I couldn't be happier with her, now to figure out what she shall be called.

lucky dog... the 2.0T have a timing chain not a belt except I think the fsw2.0 version.. my friend has those rims on his 07 a4 convertible... they look good on your car..

[tankdeer]

lucky dog... the 2.0T have a timing chain not a belt except I think the fsw2.0 version.. my friend has those rims on his 07 a4 convertible... they look good on your car..

All the 2.0's having a timing belt

[Jay-Bee]

All the 2.0's having a timing belt

Not quite, the 2.0 TSI/TFSI is chain driven.

[tankdeer]

Not quite, the 2.0 TSI/TFSI is chain driven.

Well I was referring to the B7, since that's what was being referenced

[Jay-Bee]

flir67's post didn't make much sense anyway lol.

[tankdeer]

Ha ha

[cab509]

lucky dog... the 2.0T have a timing chain not a belt except I think the fsw2.0 version.. my friend has those rims on his 07 a4 convertible... they look good on your car..

Thanks but like tankdeer and the others said it does have a timing belt, which was replaced 5k ago along with many other maintence things so she's good to go for a bit.

[naiku]

Got, or at least in the process of, getting the windows tinted.

[ebi718]

Took the Avant in for 95k miles scheduled maintenance + general checkup today. It appears bushings are all shot; so it is either full control arm kit refresh (preferred) or just replace bushings (cheaper). Brake-job (pads/fluid flush) next.
Anyone else having had to deal with this? Feedback from others would be appreciated. I hear you can just get replacement bushings (Meyle, etc) and swap out the damaged ones. Worth the time/effort?


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[Hyphy]

bought a new filler plate for my bumper (no holes). :)

[altavant]

...could'nt wait for a proper before/after comparison photoshoot...but finished install of PSS9's and 10 & 15mm spacers...Thanks to AWE for the Bilstein hook up and Audi Up and TeleTay for the spacers...
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8194/8402878749_fed56c8620_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8372/8402878689_8e357f7aa5_b.jpg

..I've actually had the PSS9 fronts on for a while (with Neuspeed/Koni on the rears) , TeleTay and Nino (the Dubs and Rings crew) finished up (down I should say) the rears last night...gonna drive a bit and tweak height and ride feel..

[fenrisulf]

Got the windows and tails tinted...finally!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/21/3une7e6u.jpg


Sent from my phone to Audizine via satellites in space!

This looks great. What tint %?

[GramCracker]

I think I successfully sourced a white alcantara sport interior for my car [:)] It'll be her early 100k birthday present

[wesS4]

Finally put my 034 coil cover on after 3 months of it sitting in the hatch. No more parts waiting to go on :[ Time to buy more [race]

[Triple G]

H&R Springs with Bilsteins, control arms, tie rods and a front passenger wheel bearing.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h316/tripleg17_photos/0C4C814D-12FB-41BD-9F52-8F1D15009088-6829-000005860ABCC1CA.jpg

[Theflave]

This looks great. What tint %?

Can't see the windshield but that is @ 50%, front driver/passenger is @ 20%, rest of em @ 5%. Tails @ 35%.


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[Hyphy]

i decided that if i ever go racecar status with my b5 s4, i'll put in a vr6...totally worth it.

[McGovs2.7TB5]

What's the point in tinting your windshield?

[teleTay]

What's the point in tinting your windshield?

Blocking heat?

Drug dealer?

[GramCracker]

What's the point in tinting your windshield?

Because it's hella tite, yo.

[McGovs2.7TB5]

Blocking heat?

Drug dealer?

He lives in Washington, isn't sunshine at a premium there?

Seems like a fail to me, begging to get pulled over.

[tankdeer]

Being able to see at night is overrated anyways

[moyenecorniche]

^^ Driving By Brail is underrated anyway ...... [>_<]

[SoCalS4Avant]

FWIW, my windshield has carbon ceramic "Air 80" tint on it. It's to keep UV and heat out, and it's completely clear. I would actually recommend it. You wouldn't believe how much heat gets in the car that way. You also all realize I'm not big on tint anyway, with 50% on the sides/rear, so you can best believe I wouldn't overdue it on the windshield.

[Gdlaszako]

Being able to see at night is overrated anyways

Right? I mean I wear sunglasses when I drive at night.

[philthyphil]

He lives in Washington, isn't sunshine at a premium there?

Seems like a fail to me, begging to get pulled over.

I love how you guys are so quick to talk shit when it's something you wouldn't do. Then everyone else jumps on the wagon.

FWIW my friend has 40% on his windshield and 5% everywhere else and hasnt been pulled over for it out here in Colorado. I wouldnt do it but I don't hate on him either.

[happy2B5]

FWIW, my windshield has carbon ceramic "Air 80" tint on it. It's to keep UV and heat out, and it's completely clear. I would actually recommend it. You wouldn't believe how much heat gets in the car that way. You also all realize I'm not big on tint anyway, with 50% on the sides/rear, so you can best believe I wouldn't overdue it on the windshield.

This. There is no good reason to "tint" your windshield with those air80 options.

[Theflave]

in reply to all of the above about the windshield...

Personal preference...

Although sun is at a premium here, when it does come out it surprises the hell out if you. Nice to have a bit of the glare taken away. UV protection can be a good thing.

Summers are actually quite warm here in seattle. we say it rains here all the time to keep haters from moving here so we can keep this beautiful place to ourselves. We're a bit selfish that way...

[GramCracker]

Y'all sure you don't live in England up there?

[Theflave]

^^ I have to say that it's been a bit foggy here. Pretty solid for the last week...air stagnation advisory, dense fog advisory and burn bans have been in effect.

[McGovs2.7TB5]

I love how you guys are so quick to talk shit when it's something you wouldn't do. Then everyone else jumps on the wagon.

FWIW my friend has 40% on his windshield and 5% everywhere else and hasnt been pulled over for it out here in Colorado. I wouldnt do it but I don't hate on him either.

Not talking shit, just wondering "what's the point?". Maybe it's just me but I like to be able to see the potholes I'm trying to avoid.


in reply to all of the above about the windshield...

Personal preference...

Although sun is at a premium here, when it does come out it surprises the hell out if you. Nice to have a bit of the glare taken away. UV protection can be a good thing.

Summers are actually quite warm here in seattle. we say it rains here all the time to keep haters from moving here so we can keep this beautiful place to ourselves. We're a bit selfish that way...

Yeah we do the same thing here in Colorado, people just think it's cold as balls all Winter.

[_aegis_]

As much as I can see the use and validity of tinting a windshield, I'm so paranoid about visibility at night that I don't think I'd be able to ever actually pull the trigger on doing it...

[awdjunkies]

As much as I can see the use and validity of tinting a windshield, I'm so paranoid about visibility at night that I don't think I'd be able to ever actually pull the trigger on doing it...

LOL... You get used to it. I have been getting a windshield strip of limo tint on my vehicles (Cars/4x4) for over 20 years. Now I know that's only a strip vs tinting the whole windshield, but it does have it's benefits as others have pointed out.

[Theflave]

Yeah we do the same thing here in Colorado, people just think it's cold as balls all Winter.

Shouldn't have said that. I'm sold on the move!

[kneel]

all the people i know here in NY with tinted winsheilds are Police Officers and they show a badge and have no problems

[WB650]

Got the air filter changed lol I can actually hear the turbo now

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/603090_587823574564619_1105867672_n.jpg

[Theflave]

all the people i know here in NY with tinted winsheilds are Police Officers and they show a badge and have no problems

My landlord is Seattle PD. maybe he can get me a 'get out of jail free' card!

[S4nikator]

Orders & shipments all finally arrived...Thule Rapid 450R's & ARB 47's were added last night. Will try the Thule 669ES box on for size this week.
Took the Avant to the Platinum Touch Auto Spa today to wash away the effects winter...
Those guys are very good!
I definitely had the cleanest Avant in the city today, which lasted until the drive home tonight...!

[flir67]

washed the salt off today at the touch free carwash.

[GramCracker]

Yeah we do the same thing here in Colorado, people just think it's cold as balls all Winter.

...but it is cold as balls in the winter!

[McGovs2.7TB5]

It's gonna be 70 degrees today. We are barely over 50% snowpack, Winter doesn't exist anymore.

[naiku]

It's gonna be 70 degrees today. We are barely over 50% snowpack, Winter doesn't exist anymore.

15F here, definitely winter.

[ebi718]

I got some interesting factoids about my Avant today from AoA. Out of curiosity, I contacted customer service to get some info on the number of 2007 Audi A6 3.2 Avant quattros shipped/sold in the U.S.


940 MY 2007 Audi A6 3.2 Avant quattros were sold in the US.
54 MY 2007 Audi A6 3.2 Avant quattros with PHANTOM BLACK PEARL EFFECT exterior were sold in the US.
30 MY 2007 Audi A6 3.2 Avant quattros with PHANTOM BLACK PEARL EFFECT exterior and EBONY interior were sold in the US.
1 MY 2007 Audi A6 3.2 Avant quattros with PHANTOM BLACK PEARL EFFECT exterior, EBONY interior and the sales option codes listed on your vehicle were sold in the US.
They were even gracious enough to send me the window sticker; my Avant came loaded with Technology/S-Line sport/Convenience packages with msrp just shy of 60k.
All in all, I am loving this car; I think it was a good find... [cool]

http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k551/de0412/IMAG0130.jpg

[philthyphil]

It's gonna be 70 degrees today. We are barely over 50% snowpack, Winter doesn't exist anymore.

But remember there is no such thing as global warming! [;)]

[tankdeer]

^ Sweet. I was able to get similar production numbers for our avant

[dropshadow]

How does one go about contacting AoA to get the info about their particular car? I'm sure mine's no unicorn, but I'm curious.

[tankdeer]

I just emailed them. Here is what they sent me to keep this applicable. Unfortunately they wouldn't provide any more info once I started asking about how many had Ti packs. <32 obviously. If I had to guess I'd say less than 1/2 of that.



· 558 Model Year 2008 A4 2.0T Avant 4-DR 6-SPD Quattros were sold in the US.
· 42 Model Year 2008 A4 2.0T Avant 4-DR 6-SPD Quattros with Ibis White exterior were sold in the US.
· 32 Model Year 2008 A4 2.0T Avant 4-DR 6-SPD Quattros with Ibis White exterior and Ebony interior were sold in the US.
· 1 Model Year 2008 A4 2.0T Avant 4-DR 6-SPD Quattros with Ibis White exterior, Ebony interior and the options your vehicle is equipped with were sold in the US.

[ebi718]

How does one go about contacting AoA to get the info about their particular car? I'm sure mine's no unicorn, but I'm curious.

There is an email link on the website...will post it shortly if someone else doesn't beat me to it.

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[moyenecorniche]

^ Sweet. I was able to get similar production numbers for our avant

Not related to this thread but I think you should pass this on to ....

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/522835-Audizine-secret-cat-meeting-discovered!

[tankdeer]

Not related to this thread but I think you should pass this on to ....

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/522835-Audizine-secret-cat-meeting-discovered!
Ha ha. That's really the wife's specialty, not mine. [:P]

[moyenecorniche]

That's whom I was referring to ..... But Caution that section is not that welcoming of intruders .... I was just warned ..... Oops

[ebi718]

How does one go about contacting AoA to get the info about their particular car? I'm sure mine's no unicorn, but I'm curious.

This is the link I used....

http://www.audiusa.com/us/brand/en/about/main/contact_us.html

[deanjohnson]

Had some condensation in the passenger headlight, so I did a little investigation and fixed it. It turns out that when I had the front end removed to replace the serpentine belt, tensioner, and fan, the turn signal light bracket wasn't correctly locked into place, and as a result it popped off the back of the light housing [facepalm].

I used a hair dryer (with the heating element turned off) to blow air into the inside of the housing to dry it out. I ended up taking out the high beam bulb too so I could get air to flow through the housing.

Everything is back together and sealed up now... hopefully.

[phatAvant]

Installed my new dead pedal (pedals coming shortly), special thanks goes out to Peet (username: P.Neelen) as I wouldn't have it without him, thanks again Peet! [wrench]

Shitty Blackberry pics (excuse dirty car/inside it's been raining):

http://evo2design.com/a4/deadpedal.jpg

http://evo2design.com/a4/deadpedal2.jpg

(And no that is not my leg/shoe).

[GramCracker]

Had some condensation in the passenger headlight, so I did a little investigation and fixed it. It turns out that when I had the front end removed to replace the serpentine belt, tensioner, and fan, the turn signal light bracket wasn't correctly locked into place, and as a result it popped off the back of the light housing [facepalm].

I used a hair dryer (with the heating element turned off) to blow air into the inside of the housing to dry it out. I ended up taking out the high beam bulb too so I could get air to flow through the housing.

Everything is back together and sealed up now... hopefully.

That happened to me recently. I just took the headlight off the car and opened it up as you did and let it air out in the house over night. All has been good since!

[naiku]

Installed yellow fog light bulbs, picked up a set of Nokya H11 bulbs, they had good reviews on here, but are more of a brighter yellow than I had hoped. I will see when I next drive them in rain/fog whether they offer improved visibility or not, if they don't then I will either try adding Lamin-X film, or look into swapping them out for Hoen's, or if I can convince myself to spend the $50+ on them, some PIAA bulbs.

[NoR32]

Installed OEM led plate lights

One on right is LED
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/26/usu4e4a5.jpg
The one on the right is LED
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/26/ejepa6yv.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/26/va2ygeru.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/26/yga8aman.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/26/2u7yry4a.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/26/be8ezu9e.jpg


The End...

[SoCalS4Avant]

Installed OEM led plate lights

One on right is LED
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/26/usu4e4a5.jpg
The one on the right is LED
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/26/ejepa6yv.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/26/va2ygeru.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/26/yga8aman.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/26/2u7yry4a.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/26/be8ezu9e.jpg


The End...

I dig it. Where did you source them from?


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[NoR32]

Special thanks to AWdpwns from the classified section. I think I bought the last one he had. Then I had to buy a harness from eBay Germany

[dropshadow]

The ones I got from USP are super bright and no error codes.

http://uspmotorsports.com/product_info.php?cPath=24_345_354_571&amp;products_id= 690

[GramCracker]

So I saw some other Avants and swapped my interior for the sport interior.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/ferrari32/photo-67.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/ferrari32/photo-68.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/ferrari32/photo-69.jpg

I really need to clean the alcantara. Any tips?

[Turbwhistle]

So I saw some other Avants and swapped my interior for the sport interior.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/ferrari32/photo-67.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/ferrari32/photo-68.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/ferrari32/photo-69.jpg

I really need to clean the alcantara. Any tips?



What is up with all these avant's? Can i get a roller and swap my motor into it?

[rhoads36]

Hello there. I'm not on this forum regularly but thought I would start participating given that I'm a fellow Avant owner. The mod bug has bitten and I just had installed this past week a JHM solid short shifter, Apikol snub mount & 034 bracket, JHM lightweight crank pulley, and 034 adjustable rear sway bar/end links.

It's only the second day driving with the mods and it's taking some getting used to. The car definitely rides and drives different. Feels like the car is getting up to 4-5K RPMs quicker (but might just be in my head). Driveline lash has been significantly reduced from the snub mount which is great. The short shifter takes the most getting used to but I think I'm liking it.

Getting some vibration at low RPMs (around 1K). Reading up on the forums it sounds like this may be a common occurrence with the aftermarket snubs. Might have to go back to my mechanic to see about making some adjustments.

[wesS4]

Hello there. I'm not on this forum regularly but thought I would start participating given that I'm a fellow Avant owner. The mod bug has bitten and I just had installed this past week a JHM solid short shifter, Apikol snub mount & 034 bracket, JHM lightweight crank pulley, and 034 adjustable rear sway bar/end links.

It's only the second day driving with the mods and it's taking some getting used to. The car definitely rides and drives different. Feels like the car is getting up to 4-5K RPMs quicker (but might just be in my head). Driveline lash has been significantly reduced from the snub mount which is great. The short shifter takes the most getting used to but I think I'm liking it.

Getting some vibration at low RPMs (around 1K). Reading up on the forums it sounds like this may be a common occurrence with the aftermarket snubs. Might have to go back to my mechanic to see about making some adjustments.

The snub mount is the best mod for the money IMO. IT'll break in, the first time I started both my old S4 and my current A4 it shook the car like Michael J. Fox (too soon?) but after a few days its barely noticeable. [up]

[NoR32]

Wahahah!


The End...

[rhoads36]

wesS4. Glad you had a good experience with the snub mount. I am little nervous because I had my mechanic do the install and he had never done one of these before. I will stop worrying for the time being and see if the vibration subsides after a while. Thanks for the input!

[WB650]

^I don't have any mods and I get a vibration right at 1100rpm in Reverse/Drive. Doesn't feel the same as when its at 1100rpm during the warm up cycle. It's weird but doesn't bother me much

[rhoads36]

I assume there are probably many different things that can cause vibration. I know mine is a result of the mod because it didn't do it before the install.

[flir67]

drove threw the remanents of the snow/ice storm we had yesterday.. amazing how well the audi does on ice... covered head to tail in salt now :) oh boy......

so I know it will destroy the transmission if our cars are towed by either front or back. but what about driving on ice/snow and trying to stop and the brakes lock up the wheels. yesterday it felt like my front only locked up on stopping???? maybe it was just me..

[moyenecorniche]

That's just ABS system working like it should. Shouldn't worry about it. ( That is unless you have changed your brake system and not dialed it in ).
I once had a discussion with an operator who was sending a tow truck and I had to insist that it had to be a platform and I would wait ( where else was I going [rolleyes]) longer since everyone was occupied during the snowstorm.
( flatted and my widow maker slipped when the avant shifted on the ice ) this was not a fun day. Once was enough ...[>_>] [headbang]

[ryanworth]

Installed the Deval CF splitter from my old A4. Looks good from certain angles, not completely sold on it though.


http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn192/ryanworth/AC2180D8-80CE-4A6A-8DB1-0E8113474F38-26316-00000AF37DA91864.jpg

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn192/ryanworth/781E7DAA-87B8-425B-84F6-09A414CF860C-26316-00000AF38981893B.jpg

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn192/ryanworth/76A3A3E5-AB4B-4892-85CB-FE2A541ED63F-26316-00000AF3DF85BDEC.jpg

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn192/ryanworth/20B1829A-78D9-4642-957E-442BE757396A-26316-00000AF385D13B2C.jpg

[NoR32]

So I saw some other Avants and swapped my interior for the sport interior.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/ferrari32/photo-67.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/ferrari32/photo-68.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/ferrari32/photo-69.jpg

I really need to clean the alcantara. Any tips?

To clean alcantar a you can use rubbing alcohol.

[_aegis_]

So I saw some other Avants and swapped my interior for the sport interior.


Woah... Was this at a pick'n'pull, orrr...


... anything good in that AR on the far end? [:D]

[flir67]

That's just ABS system working like it should. Shouldn't worry about it. ( That is unless you have changed your brake system and not dialed it in ).
I once had a discussion with an operator who was sending a tow truck and I had to insist that it had to be a platform and I would wait ( where else was I going [rolleyes]) longer since everyone was occupied during the snowstorm.
( flatted and my widow maker slipped when the avant shifted on the ice ) this was not a fun day. Once was enough ...[>_>] [headbang]

thanks for the info!!

[flir67]

Installed the Deval CF splitter from my old A4. Looks good from certain angles, not completely sold on it though.


http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn192/ryanworth/AC2180D8-80CE-4A6A-8DB1-0E8113474F38-26316-00000AF37DA91864.jpg

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn192/ryanworth/781E7DAA-87B8-425B-84F6-09A414CF860C-26316-00000AF38981893B.jpg

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn192/ryanworth/76A3A3E5-AB4B-4892-85CB-FE2A541ED63F-26316-00000AF3DF85BDEC.jpg

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn192/ryanworth/20B1829A-78D9-4642-957E-442BE757396A-26316-00000AF385D13B2C.jpg

you need a euro tag on it!

[GramCracker]

What is up with all these avant's? Can i get a roller and swap my motor into it?

All the Avants belong to Dave Chang, aka forum member DxC. The Pearl Avant is from a member of QW, wrinkledpanties. You could probably ask him about that, I don't think he'd have a problem so long as he didn't have to wait for you to sell things to pay him for that labor. It's worth asking him about it.


To clean alcantar a you can use rubbing alcohol.

Really? I haven't read about that, I've seen so far that warm water + dish soap is a good way to go as is the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.

[Turbwhistle]

All the Avants belong to Dave Chang, aka forum member DxC. The Pearl Avant is from a member of QW, wrinkledpanties. You could probably ask him about that, I don't think he'd have a problem so long as he didn't have to wait for you to sell things to pay him for that labor. It's worth asking him about it.


I would love to, but i can't have my car laid up for that long.

[teleTay]

I would love to, but i can't have my car laid up for that long.

Work like this guy?

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/28/7ava5egu.jpg

[GramCracker]

Work like this guy?

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/28/7ava5egu.jpg

Pistop?

[Turbwhistle]

I am so confused!

[moyenecorniche]

So I saw some other Avants and swapped my interior for the sport interior.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/ferrari32/photo-69.jpg

I really need to clean the alcantara. Any tips?

I suggest Not using alcohol, since it has a drying effect and may cause the leather to split from it's use.
Instead try Goo Gone, I have used it on everything from removing stains on egyptian cotton shirts to my cars interior.
It's citrus based and removes anything grease based.
Follow it up with a damp sponge and warm soap and water, dry the leather and then apply a Meguiar or Mother's leather conditioner.
Both also make a leather cleaner but they are so expensive and Goo Gone does the same thing for much less.

[Slow4]

Pistop?

I thought his name was Guido?

[naiku]

I thought his name was Guido?

His name is Guido, but he likes to say "pit stop"

[GramCracker]

His name is Guido, but he likes to say "pit stop"

Exactly! And it sounds like "pistop?" with his Italian accent. Those are my two favorite characters in the whole movie.

[wildrice]

http://s8.postimage.org/z0h9e8rqt/image.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/cbs2eoacx/full/)
pic hosting (http://postimage.org/)

Finished by B7 key fob

[KneeDragger]

I would use warm water and vinegar to clean the alcantara and leather. Works very well and I have used that technique for about 15 years now.

[wildrice]

http://i.imgur.com/JdGCT6G.jpg


Debadged

[GramCracker]

I would use warm water and vinegar to clean the alcantara and leather. Works very well and I have used that technique for about 15 years now.

The leather is in great condition, almost new looking. My main concern is the white alcantara. Not sure how I feel about vinegar on my seats though...

[KneeDragger]

The leather is in great condition, almost new looking. My main concern is the white alcantara. Not sure how I feel about vinegar on my seats though...

LoL I'm not saying you need to make a salad, just a little bit of wet vinegar and some warm water. I'd be scared of the goo be gone, my personal experience is it can't take the black out of the leather once it dries or even leave the alcantara a bit oily. You don't want any oils on there. I also did some research and some say using vodka is actually a great cleaning tool, sounds weird I know but a lot of people have had great success.

[zdriver]

Jealous you got that sport interior from Dave, I've been trying to buy one from him!

[moyenecorniche]

LoL I'm not saying you need to make a salad, just a little bit of wet vinegar and some warm water. I'd be scared of the goo be gone, my personal experience is it can't take the black out of the leather once it dries or even leave the alcantara a bit oily. You don't want any oils on there. I also did some research and some say using vodka is actually a great cleaning tool, sounds weird I know but a lot of people have had great success.

I did say to follow it up with a sponge and mild soap and water.....
Goo Gone is applicable but like any strong cleaner you have to use it sparingly and you cannot leave it on indefinitely. But it should remove those residues without harming the leather. The problem is that you cannot scrub the leather with either abrasives or brushes as that will just drive the soil further into the leather...

Another choice and perhaps the best would be to go to a Tac shop and ask what they would recommend for fine leather saddle cleaning ...

[NoR32]

Really? I haven't read about that, I've seen so far that warm water + dish soap is a good way to go as is the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.

Yeah my wife worked for this company called Ligne Roset (super modern and expensive) anyway they had a sofa that was made completely of Alcantara and it was in there showroom so it got dirty a lot and they were told to use rubbing alcohol. Oh and it was red and since its a man made material it doesn't fade or change color. I think it's made of plastic fibers.

But yes I would be very careful to not get it on the leather. So warm water or pretty much anything should work. Ill ask her some more about it.




The End...

[GramCracker]

LoL I'm not saying you need to make a salad, just a little bit of wet vinegar and some warm water. I'd be scared of the goo be gone, my personal experience is it can't take the black out of the leather once it dries or even leave the alcantara a bit oily. You don't want any oils on there. I also did some research and some say using vodka is actually a great cleaning tool, sounds weird I know but a lot of people have had great success.

Haha are you sure I just don't pour some ranch or 1,000 island on there and go at it? Thanks for the input and clarification.


Jealous you got that sport interior from Dave, I've been trying to buy one from him!

Snooze ya lose! [:p] He does have one more sport interior for an Avant with 80k on it, it's in the cactus avant he has, but I'm very certain he won't swap that one.


Yeah my wife worked for this company called Ligne Roset (super modern and expensive) anyway they had a sofa that was made completely of Alcantara and it was in there showroom so it got dirty a lot and they were told to use rubbing alcohol. Oh and it was red and since its a man made material it doesn't fade or change color. I think it's made of plastic fibers.

But yes I would be very careful to not get it on the leather. So warm water or pretty much anything should work. Ill ask her some more about it.




The End...

Just some water with a splash of rubbing alcohol? Thanks bud, shoot me a PM if you hear anything more from the wifey in regards to cleaning [up]

[_aegis_]

Bashed my head on the hatch when getting the dog out -- apparently, the hatch struts decided that today was a perfect day to go-out, and that they wanted to wait until the hatch had gone all the way up and was staying put [headbang] [headbang] [headbang] [headbang]


... I fucking hate when shit like that goes. Such a nominal part, but now I've got to deal with the headache (no pun intended) of loading and unloading a dog with a trunk that won't' stay the hell open. Fucking hell [facepalm].

[Rabbit]

Just some water with a splash of rubbing alcohol? Thanks bud, shoot me a PM if you hear anything more from the wifey in regards to cleaning [up]
I use Ivory/Dove, warm water, and elbow grease on our leather couches, but I think saddle soap would be the way to go on a car seat, seeing as it's made for ass holders... And use a buffing brush, like for shoes, when you're done.




Bashed my head on the hatch when getting the dog out -- apparently, the hatch struts decided that today was a perfect day to go-out, and that they wanted to wait until the hatch had gone all the way up and was staying put [headbang] [headbang] [headbang] [headbang]


... I fucking hate when shit like that goes. Such a nominal part, but now I've got to deal with the headache (no pun intended) of loading and unloading a dog with a trunk that won't' stay the hell open. Fucking hell [facepalm].
You obviously need to teach the dog to hold it open as he gets in.

[fenrisulf]

Got some info on it from Audi of America (as I'd seen others had done)



According to our vehicle data file, the following represents the amount of vehicles produced in the United States with same installed options of your vehicle at the time of manufacture:

· 133- Model Year 1991 Audi 200 Avant quattros were sold in the U.S.

· 12- Model Year 1991 Audi 200 Avant quattros with Lago Blue Metallic exterior paint were sold in the U.S.

· 9- Model Year 1991 Audi 200 Avant quattros with Lago Blue Metallic exterior paint and Platinum Leather interior were sold in the U.S.

· 1- Model Year 1991 Audi 200 Avant quattros with Lago Blue Metallic exterior, Platinum Leather interior and the sales option codes listed on the vehicle were sold in the U.S.


I'd always heard the number of 200 20v avants quoted at 144, but it would seem there were only 133!

[NoR32]

Just some water with a splash of rubbing alcohol? Thanks bud, shoot me a PM if you hear anything more from the wifey in regards to cleaning [up]


Here is the maintenance that Alcantara says to do. Just my little addition for this community.....that will get lost once we make another page. Haha

http://www.alcantara.com/mO/en/pages/mantenimento.html




The End...

[Slow4]

Exactly! And it sounds like "pistop?" with his Italian accent. Those are my two favorite characters in the whole movie.

Oh I know, I was just messin when yoi pic'd it. My kid LOVES the movies and has a whole collection of the toy cars.

I get to play Guido when we play "Cars" and race around the living room.

[Gdlaszako]

this happened finally.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/10732607/2013-01-28%2016.26.08.jpg

[GramCracker]

I got my first COPliment last night!

So I pull up to a gas pump at my favorite local watering hole, hop out and start doing all the credit card bullshit with the gas pump. I'm about to pick my octane when I notice a police cruiser pull up infront of my car. I glance over and the cop had rolled down his window and goes, "Nice Imola." I was soo shocked, my face went from this: http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-geno.gif to this: http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-haw.gif and I immediately blurt out, "You know what this is?! That's awesome!"

So we end up bullshitting for a solid 10 minutes about my car and his (turns out he has a silver B5 S4), what coilovers I'm running because he's thinking of getting a set for his car, and what exhaust I have, if its tuned, that he knows Rich from EPL and so on and so forth. Turns out to be a really cool guy and he also owns an E90 M3. So he leaves because he got a call from dispatch, which means I can actually pump my gas now.

I fill the car up and and screwing the gas cap back on and when I look up to walk around to the drivers side of the car, the cop has come back and is just sitting there next to me. I was a bit shocked so I go, "Hey man, whats up?" He leans over and goes, "Listen I didn't want to leave but I had to respond to a call. I really wanted to follow you out of here and listen to the ASP exhaust!" My face has to look this dumb: http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-aaaaa.gif I literally could not believe what I heard. So he says that he hasn't heard an ASP exhaust and that he wanted to follow me down the road for a minute to hear it. So we pull out of the gas station and I rip through 1st gear.

Now, I couldn't see in the cop car so I can't 100% confirm this part, but I'm pretty sure this is an accurate reenactment of what went on in his cop cruiser when I wrung out 1st: http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-awesome.gif So the cop pulls up next to me, give me a thumbs up and a honk and took off.

Consider my mind blown in the most awesome way possible. http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-psypop.gif

[Slow4]

I got my first COPliment last night!

So I pull up to a gas pump at my favorite local watering hole, hop out and start doing all the credit card bullshit with the gas pump. I'm about to pick my octane when I notice a police cruiser pull up infront of my car. I glance over and the cop had rolled down his window and goes, "Nice Imola." I was soo shocked, my face went from this: http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-geno.gif to this: http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-haw.gif and I immediately blurt out, "You know what this is?! That's awesome!"

So we end up bullshitting for a solid 10 minutes about my car and his (turns out he has a silver B5 S4), what coilovers I'm running because he's thinking of getting a set for his car, and what exhaust I have, if its tuned, that he knows Rich from EPL and so on and so forth. Turns out to be a really cool guy and he also owns an E90 M3. So he leaves because he got a call from dispatch, which means I can actually pump my gas now.

I fill the car up and and screwing the gas cap back on and when I look up to walk around to the drivers side of the car, the cop has come back and is just sitting there next to me. I was a bit shocked so I go, "Hey man, whats up?" He leans over and goes, "Listen I didn't want to leave but I had to respond to a call. I really wanted to follow you out of here and listen to the ASP exhaust!" My face has to look this dumb: http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-aaaaa.gif I literally could not believe what I heard. So he says that he hasn't heard an ASP exhaust and that he wanted to follow me down the road for a minute to hear it. So we pull out of the gas station and I rip through 1st gear.

Now, I couldn't see in the cop car so I can't 100% confirm this part, but I'm pretty sure this is an accurate reenactment of what went on in his cop cruiser when I wrung out 1st: http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-awesome.gif So the cop pulls up next to me, give me a thumbs up and a honk and took off.

Consider my mind blown. http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-psypop.gif

See, not all cops are dumb assholes.

[Turbwhistle]

Graham, thats an epic story. Is the cop on az?

[Kookie]

I assume there are probably many different things that can cause vibration. I know mine is a result of the mod because it didn't do it before the install.

Did he lightly snug it, attach the core, start the engine and then tighten the snub in it's natural spot.There is some play available, and it needs to naturally 'center' itself, if you will. If you can synthesize what I'm saying, I think that it's just got a pressure point, and simply loosening it, starting the engine, and then kill it and retighten will solve the issue.

[awdjunkies]

Graham, thats an epic story. Is the cop on az?

+1 .. Wow, just WOW.. that is fricken awesome [up] Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy too [up]

And yes!!! Not all cops are dumb assholes"

[Kookie]

+1 .. Wow, just WOW.. that is fricken awesome [up] Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy too [up]

And yes!!! Not all cops are dumb assholes"

+1

[Gdlaszako]

+1

+ My entire family

[dropshadow]

I'll go as far to say most cops are not dumb assholes, but most people's experience with the police is when you're getting a ticket, or hearing about police misconduct in the news. I've had two encounters with police in the past 10 days, and both were courteous and professional. (And no tickets received.[:D])

[tankdeer]

I'll go as far to say most cops are not dumb assholes, but most people's experience with the police is when you're getting a ticket, or hearing about police misconduct in the news.
I'll agree with this. As with anything, it's the the asshole minority that gives the rest of them a bad name/image/reputation.

[Turbwhistle]

Yesterday i paid a $525 ticket for speeding. Am i pissed off o had to pay this, am i mad i got caught? Yes, i am, but the only person i can blame is myself. The cop who pulled me over was just doing his job.

I don't understand why people break the law then get pissed off for getting caught, if you break the law, you should be prepared for the consequences.


I love watching the repo and ticket shows. The people get so pissed off at the person writing the ticket, or repossessing their car, yet they are the ones who didn't pay for their car, or parked in a no parking zone. Just makes me... [facepalm]

[tankdeer]

People are stupid. It's a fact. It's science.

[SoCalS4Avant]

People are stupid. It's a fact. It's science.

Into the sig, this goes.

[KneeDragger]

I don't think it's about hating cops because you like to break laws, I have 2 very good friends from HS that are now cops and one has a 1000whp Supra. It's the fact that some cops were abused in HS and take it out on everything and everyone. See I have a cop in my area who just wants to pull people over for anything possible, perfect example I got pulled over by this guy for my RS4 exhaust which is a oem system. He said that those 3 inch oval tips are not OEM and so on, I start a google search on my phone and show and even at that he wouldn't believe me until a second cop showed up and I showed him the same pics and he let me go. So most cops are cool but there are those few out there that just are out to get you even when you are following all the rules. Tint tickets is another issue, your state has certain laws and if you choose not to follow them then the police have every right to haggle you.

[GramCracker]

It was a ridiculous interaction and I wish all of you one day have an interaction with a cop like I did.


I'll go as far to say most cops are not dumb assholes, but most people's experience with the police is when you're getting a ticket, or hearing about police misconduct in the news. I've had two encounters with police in the past 10 days, and both were courteous and professional. (And no tickets received.[:D])

A large majority of them are not dumb assholes.

If I get pulled over, I pull off the road into a parking lot or some area that isn't a road with cars flying by so the cop feels more comfortable and not worried about getting side swiped by a dumb ass. I also immediately turn off my car and put the keys on the dash over the steering wheel and have both hands on the wheel. I greet them curiously and ask them how they are today. When they ask for registration I inform them that I'm going to reach into the glove compartment and get it, before I make any moves. Those few things go a really long way I've found.

[CCA4]

If I get pulled over, I pull off the road into a parking lot or some area that isn't a road with cars flying by so the cop feels more comfortable and not worried about getting side swiped by a dumb ass. I also immediately turn off my car and put the keys on the dash over the steering wheel and have both hands on the wheel. I greet them curiously and ask them how they are today. When they ask for registration I inform them that I'm going to reach into the glove compartment and get it, before I make any moves. Those few things go a really long way I've found.

I do this kind of stuff too, they seem to appreciate it. I got pulled over at 2:30am once and went so far as to put both of my hands out the window as he walked up to the car. He asked why I did that, to which I replied "It's 2:30am and I don't want to get tazed, I figure you knowing where my hands are is a good start." He laughed and said "Fair enough." and the rest of the interaction was a little more light hearted. I still got a ticket, but I feel like the guy wasn't a total dick about it. Especially because I was going almost 100 and he wrote the ticket for 73 in a 55.

[dropshadow]

Also, roll down your windows and turn on the dome light. They like to be able to see inside when approaching the car.

[GramCracker]

^Not sure how I forgot to mention those points as well. They also work.

The one thing I do do, because I HATE what they do, is when they shine the flood light on my mirror. I angle the glass down so it's out of my eyes and not making me blind for the rest of eternity.

[Turbwhistle]

I just get out of the car and lay face down on the ground.