What Did You Do To Your Avant Today?

[SoCalS4Avant]

Yeah buddy! Come on by. We'll have a good time at the range.

[A4 Effort]

Go with the last or the rs4 reps

This


Ordered an 034 HFC today. Stage 2+ here i come

[tankdeer]

Just say no to RS4 reps

[A4 Effort]

Just say no to RS4 reps

Don't hate, roller skate

[tankdeer]

Don't hate, roller skate

Ha ha. I'm just tired of seeing them on every other car. If you must have RS4 style wheels, OEMs look sooooooo much better IMO

[cab509]

Just say no to RS4 reps

I'm with tankdeer on this one, OEM or Bust when it comes to RS4s.

[tchuck]

Ha ha. I'm just tired ...

Take a nap, gramps.

[cab509]

I ordered new rear rotors and pads, and also a new cabin filter and smoked side markers for her, I know....I'm a boss.

[tankdeer]

Take a nap, gramps.

I'd love to

[altavant]

Watching ski videos in summer [=(]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j281/masaraksh/IMG_5661_zps60b5ae13.jpg

..more tears...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8365/8459766960_6f400f26a4_b.jpg

[Ahoelk]

Not to worry snow will be back soon enough. Enjoy summer some great biking in your parts

[CLEANA3]

New n80 valve

[teleTay]

Old bumper off

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/23/mu7yvuha.jpg

Old snub mount about to come off

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/23/4uzade7u.jpg

034 y pipe connectors just for fun hah

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/23/mezy7uzu.jpg

Wrapped front bumper on, 034 snub mount and bracket installed, and I put my ecodes in :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/23/3a3evy2u.jpg

Overall it was a pretty good day for my avant and I :D

[altavant]

Old bumper off

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/23/mu7yvuha.jpg

Old snub mount about to come off

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/23/4uzade7u.jpg

034 y pipe connectors just for fun hah

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/23/mezy7uzu.jpg


http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/23/3a3evy2u.jpg

Overall it was a pretty good day for my avant and I :D


That looks so cool. Can't wait till daylight! Good work TeleTay!

[Slow4]

[IMG]http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd416/Dan_Emily86/2013-05-20_18-22-48_957_zpsd918d592.jpg[/IM

Packed it
[IMG]http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd416/Dan_Emily86/2013-05-20_18-20-26_782_zpsbf5bc5fc.jpg[/IM

I think you need a M2 .50cal turret up top (M61 Vulcan is better) where the sunroof opens up, a bullbar out front and you're ready to survive the Z-pocalypse. [:D]

[dcgh]

New plugs (pain in the ass) new oil (messy) new filter (messier) cleans K&N air filter (clips are a nightmare) damn I love DIY mechanics.....she's all ready for the Leavenworth, WA 2013 run now ( if they rebuild the bridge in time) [:D]

[Rabbit]

Crap. I didn't know you had to take that bridge to get there.

[tankdeer]

Crap. I didn't know you had to take that bridge to get there.

You don't. He's coming from BC

[dcgh]

You don't. He's coming from BC

Yup....there's a group of us travelling down from Bellingham on the Sat morning...I'm sure there will be an alt route by then !
I crossed that bridge hundreds of times when I was long hauling...scary to think it could just collapse like that.

[treginginco]

A HUGE thanks to David at AudiEnthusiasts.com for working on the coding of my taillights Saturday night on my 2013 allroad. Now, the brakes, turn signals, rear fogs all work exactly as they do in the rest of the world.... vs the US settings. The rear turn signals are still red.... if you want amber you have to buy new taillights.

The turn signals and brake lights are now separate. No lights turn off when the rear fogs come on. The only thing we found is that the rear side markers are tied to the running lights, so there's no way to turn them off by changing the coding.

I will be posting video soon!

If you're really looking to change up the rear lighting look and function of your allroad ---- THIS IS A MUST DO MOD!!!


DAVID ---- THANKS AGAIN!!!!

[Dubdemand]

Added spacers... 15mm rear and 10mm front - wheels are ET45 8.5x19 all round.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/dubdemand/90695c3e7cfb3f00958356cae5a65eac.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/dubdemand/8a3c5e711532da1f1dd4fde28e203722.jpg

Before
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/dubdemand/2c8cc43a16ebfa5f1f87c6136fe4fd25.jpg

[Ac101]

What one of these days out the week will consist of [facepalm] good thing me and the seller of my car kept in touch . Sold me 2 cats for 150 [up]
http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g477/aces1121/null_zpsfdea20bc.jpg
http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g477/aces1121/null_zps1c9a296c.jpg
http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g477/aces1121/null_zps1629dd66.jpg
http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g477/aces1121/null_zps77fdd56b.jpg
http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g477/aces1121/null_zpsa5ae4f60.jpg

Didn't have time or money to have someone weld 2 new flex pipes so if anyone need flex pipes I have 2 ( b6 3.0 awd)

[dhcivic27]

Turned her to a truck to do a weekend project
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/467479_10151391812526316_1018140094_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/980499_10151391812661316_374239266_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/460901_10151391812776316_1744071353_o.jpghttps://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/980197_10151391812856316_1194229484_o.jpg

[tankdeer]

Yup....there's a group of us travelling down from Bellingham on the Sat morning...I'm sure there will be an alt route by then !
I crossed that bridge hundreds of times when I was long hauling...scary to think it could just collapse like that.

There are alternate routes now. You'll be fine

[treginginco]

Now have video of my re-coded U.S. tails ----- now with ROW settings.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7ANqtw1N54

[A4 Effort]

Turned her to a truck to do a weekend project
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/467479_10151391812526316_1018140094_o.jpg


You should upgrade to A8 rings. Never realized how tiny those rings really are

[SoCalS4Avant]

You should upgrade to A8 rings. Never realized how tiny those rings really are

I demand before/after pics. I keep seeing everyone say this. Well, post up evidence.


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[dropshadow]

I demand before/after pics. I keep seeing everyone say this. Well, post up evidence.


Ok.


The A8 rings are larger, but it's a subtle difference. Here's my old Avant:

Standard rings:
http://i.imgur.com/reJi3.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/2sUdA.jpg

A8 Rings:
http://i.imgur.com/gC9Lr.png
http://i.imgur.com/LyTua.jpg

Standard vs. A8
http://i.imgur.com/cRG10.jpg

[A4 Effort]

I demand before/after pics. I keep seeing everyone say this. Well, post up evidence.


http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f91/Undertow27/IMAG0325.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f91/Undertow27/IMAG0327.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f91/Undertow27/IMAG0329.jpg

[SoCalS4Avant]

Meh. Not much to fuss about, to be honest. Big boot, big rings? Maybe. Do the original rings look out of place? Not at all.

Just sayin'.

[teleTay]

Meh. Not much to fuss about, to be honest. Big boot, big rings? Maybe. Do the original rings look out of place? Not at all.

Just sayin'.

its not that the original rings look out of place, but the a8 rings are an oem upgrade, and i guess its opinion whether you think that they look better or not but its an oem plus upgrade

[tankdeer]

On top of that they're cheap. Picked ours up for $23/shipped from the ebays. Cheap and easy upgrade - even if a minor one.

[teleTay]

what did i do to my avant saturday?

i bought her some new tires

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/tires/hankook/product/submitProductSize.do?pc=11394&tmn=Ventus+V12+Evo+K110&typ=Passenger%2FPerformance

i got them for pretty cheap too [up]

$155 in rebates [:D]

now i just need to figure out what wheels that they are going to be going on for my "corner hard, enjoy driving up the canyon fast, with my new 034 sway bar [drive] summer mode!"

[87supraman]

Spilled about half a gallon of car wash soap in the back. :banghead:

[SoCalS4Avant]

its not that the original rings look out of place, but the a8 rings are an oem upgrade, and i guess its opinion whether you think that they look better or not but its an oem plus upgrade

I'm all for OEM+ upgrades...I just don't notice that much of a difference.


On top of that they're cheap. Picked ours up for $23/shipped from the ebays. Cheap and easy upgrade - even if a minor one.

You're definitely cheap.

[tankdeer]

You're definitely cheap.

You know me so well.

[SoCalS4Avant]

You know me so well.

Indeed. I need a new quote in my sig. You need better posting from now on.

[tankdeer]

Indeed. I need a new quote in my sig. You need better posting from now on.

I'll try harder from here on out

[dhcivic27]

Being my car is already wild and loud, great ring suggestion but I would not do it. I'll probably debadge it first, that's way cheaper too j/k

[Rabbit]

Spilled about half a gallon of car wash soap in the back. :banghead:

Better than what seemed life half a gallon of motor oil Pat spilled in the trunk of his Civic once. That was fun... :rolleyes:

[Slow4]

Better than what seemed life half a gallon of motor oil Pat spilled in the trunk of his Civic once. That was fun...

...sounds like the beginnings of a porno......

[A4 Effort]

...sounds like the beginnings of a porno......

Did someone say porno??


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYBySPXg8rs

[Slow4]

^^ well that was strangely arousing...

[Rabbit]

The sound effects are what make it.

[NoR32]

Bwahahah

[GramCracker]

Jeez, I leave here for a couple of hours and it get's all hot 'n heavy up in this place!

[teleTay]

Jeez, I leave here for a couple of hours and it get's all hot 'n heavy up in this place!

You are a disappointed you missed it aren't you lol

[Rabbit]

Spilled dirty motor oil gives all the guys a boner. All. The. Guys.

[GramCracker]

I've been looking at FR-S/BRZ things recently....Fuck me.


You are a disappointed you missed it aren't you lol

Yea, now I have no material to shake hands with Ben Franklin to [:(]

[tankdeer]

Sends virtual throat punch to Gram

[teleTay]

These showed up :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/30/qadygu7e.jpg

Now I just need to figure out what wheels they are going on haha

And I changed my oil

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/30/u6uvy7a9.jpg

[dcgh]

These showed up :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/30/qadygu7e.jpg

Now I just need to figure out what wheels they are going on haha

And I changed my oil

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/30/u6uvy7a9.jpg

I have the same tires but in 35 not 40..work real well unless it's cold out then they jar your teeth [:D]

[teleTay]

I have the same tires but in 35 not 40..work real well unless it's cold out then they jar your teeth [:D]

I'm excited to use them as a summer setup

And heard many good reviews!

Plus they had $150 in rebates so it was kind of a no brainer haha

I have some hankook ice bears for the winter!

[happy2B5]

What wheels? Trade you my abt sport line a10's for a full 034 3" to 3.5 single turboback exhaust :D

[SoCalS4Avant]

Gave her a little love. Had been a while.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/DanB412/6550F879-1A56-4AFA-916D-CC07F18B5228-10114-0000100E287D2614_zps205591c6.jpg

[tankdeer]

Dan, I think what you meant to say is that you paid somebody else to give her some love. [:p]

[SoCalS4Avant]

Dan, I think what you meant to say is that you paid somebody else to give her some love. [:p]

Meh.

Still not up to snuff with your retorts.


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[SoCalS4Avant]

Two more.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/DanB412/F6B9DCB7-4E22-4F92-B497-91582548B436-10277-00001014CE707336_zps79d8500d.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/DanB412/CEDA5EC6-8BC0-4AF9-B1DD-4F6372CA66C1-10277-00001014D5B5BB00_zpsac9cf278.jpg

[tankdeer]

I thought about making an illegal alien joke, but I held back

[SoCalS4Avant]

I thought about making an illegal alien joke, but I held back

Well, you do know I live in CA...so...


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[tankdeer]

Well, you do know I live in CA...so...


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Yes, I do. And you do know that I spent the first 30 years of my life there. I'm familiar with how things go down. I gots the 4-1-1

[SoCalS4Avant]

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/DanB412/84DE1C0A-4ED6-4CCC-AA99-660AC9A3C98B-10460-000010268580D17C_zps4e5cbe3a.jpg

[Ac101]

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g477/aces1121/null_zps1f9ce844.jpg
http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g477/aces1121/null_zpsee18d4d1.jpg
http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g477/aces1121/null_zps0d053c86.jpg

Still stock until inspections [wrench]

[GramCracker]

So I was wrestling with the idea of sharing or not sharing this incident with the intarwebs.

"But GramCracker, why not share?" you ask. Because people openly share way too much information (myself included) and I'm trying to change that about myself.

"But GramCracker, why are you choosing to share now?" Great question, glad you asked! Because I love this car and want to be 100% transparent about it and it's life with me. I don't want skeletons in her closet, so to say. Now, on to the poop...




So a thing happened the other day when I was leaving my girlfriend's house in New Rochelle:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/ferrari32/B7ADCC17-E4E8-4C3F-8D49-CBF329481C51-25889-000012EE67579FEA_zps1baea4c9.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/ferrari32/media/B7ADCC17-E4E8-4C3F-8D49-CBF329481C51-25889-000012EE67579FEA_zps1baea4c9.jpg.html)

I was traveling in the outside lane of a round about and a lady on the inside lane decided it would be easiest to exit the round about by cutting across my lane and driving through my front bumper. Great idea, right? I thought so too. It's amazing how stupid people are. The kicker is that there are no definitive markings on the road or signs as to who needs to be in what lane while traveling/exiting the round about.

Here is the other car. For once in the history of the world, the joke phrase, "That'll buff out" is actually true and applicable. Case-in-point:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/ferrari32/A821BA5C-35CB-4B0E-A526-2D9DD6D9AB7E-25889-000012EE72D7C90A_zpsc9eddb3b.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/ferrari32/media/A821BA5C-35CB-4B0E-A526-2D9DD6D9AB7E-25889-000012EE72D7C90A_zpsc9eddb3b.jpg.html)

Lilly (read: my avant) has now racked up a $3.2k medical bill. What needs to be repaired is the following: new bumper, repair current fender (pull out a few millimeters), respray front end to match. While this is happening, I'm having my US filler plate (complete with license plate bracket holes) repaired so I can run that and not my Euro plate. Insurance is covering everything for my car being repaired. She goes in on Monday and I should have her back at the end of the week.


edit: When the insurance adjuster was working out what the repairs would cost, he was like "Want to hear a funny thing?" I got, "Sure, enlighten me." He tells me that his computer is telling him that the damage is at 50% of the value of the vehicle and and we both shared a grand laugh at how stupid that is. I like my insurance guy.

[happy2B5]

Damn man. Sorry to see that, but looks like its being handled.

RS4 front bumper? :D

[Rabbit]

Gram, at least it wasn't your fault and the person who hit you had the decency to stop.
Two things though- that city spells it's name wrong, and who the FUCK doesn't notice a bright yellow wagon next to them?

[CHEROHALA]

was it determined 100% her fault?

[A4 Effort]

You just can't trust drivers for shit these days. Sorry Gram

[Slow4]

22 of said GF....

[masaraksh]

I 2nd the RS4 bumper idea.

[GramCracker]

No RS4 bumper here. I'm one of those weird people who think the stock bumper looks better on the narrow body.


Gram, at least it wasn't your fault and the person who hit you had the decency to stop.
Two things though- that city spells it's name wrong, and who the FUCK doesn't notice a bright yellow wagon next to them?

If she didn't stop, I was hunting her ass down. I also have no idea who doesn't see a FUCKING YELLOW WAGON! I yelled that at her.


was it determined 100% her fault?

The cop claims that since the city doesn't have any markings on the road or signs, it's no one's fault. Hearing that immediately made me go: http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-raise.gif I mean, let's be serious; she cut me off, drove through my lane and hit my bumper.


You just can't trust drivers for shit these days. Sorry Gram

I trust NO ONE on the road. NO. ONE.


22 of said GF....

Spoken like a true GCC-er. I expected and saw this coming. Not the best photos, but this gives you a general idea:

*too slow, you missed the photos*

[happy2B5]

No RS4 bumper here. I'm one of those weird people who think the stock bumper looks better on the narrow body.

Agree on a sedan, but not on an avant, especially imola or any of the rs colors...

That's the great thing about personal preference. I for one think miros look like ASS :what:

[GramCracker]

Agree on a sedan, but not on an avant, especially imola or any of the rs colors...

That's the great thing about personal preference. I for one think miros look like ASS :what:

Good point. I would consider it, but it just seems like a lot of extra work to get it to fit. And for me, it would have to fit *perfectly*

I for one think your opinion of Miro's is shit [:p]

[A4 Effort]

Finally got 3 weeks of muck and grime off of her. Cleaned the interior and spiffed up the engine while i was at it:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f91/Undertow27/IMAG0006-1.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f91/Undertow27/IMAG0003.jpg

[Slow4]

Spoken like a true GCC-er. I expected and saw this coming. Not the best photos, but this gives you a general idea:

** image **

Wearing Groutfits (all grey outfits) because my friend HATES them:

** image **

Now that I have gotten a 22, I thank you for complying and will offer my .02:

You have right away even if there are no lane markings and its a roundabout. If she was to turn, then she would have to yield to you or merge behind you to turn out of the roundabout. I think you should speak to your insurance company to get their professional opinion.

[Greedo]

We have some roundabouts up here and people have no clue how to use them.

[Rabbit]

*too slow, you missed the photos*
You don't look in any way, how I picture you in my head. :(

[SoCalS4Avant]

You don't look in any way, how I picture you in my head. :(

Dare we ask?

And...maybe it's time for everyone to post a picture. Lower all of our expectations.

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[dhcivic27]

New rubbers!

Old Nexen 7000
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/984089_10151399854921316_322226709_n.jpg

New Nitto Invo
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/426711_10151399855016316_1877267342_n.jpg

[bgc996]

Cleaned her up...

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/BGC996/572C3FF9-0889-4B0A-92E5-8C9F6DB36742-7908-0000054014672D66.jpg

And put this in for my daughter...

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/BGC996/890E2F90-9BE5-48AD-8F51-50AB183A9ED4-7908-00000540284033C5.jpg

[GramCracker]

You don't look in any way, how I picture you in my head. :(

Glad to know I can completely disappoint over the internet [up]

[Ac101]

Cleaned her up...

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/BGC996/572C3FF9-0889-4B0A-92E5-8C9F6DB36742-7908-0000054014672D66.jpg

And put this in for my daughter...

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/BGC996/890E2F90-9BE5-48AD-8F51-50AB183A9ED4-7908-00000540284033C5.jpg
She already has better seats than me ... Good job pops lol .

[GramCracker]

Dare we ask?

And...maybe it's time for everyone to post a picture. Lower all of our expectations.

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Did you just rule 22 everyone?

[Ac101]

Took her out today for the first time
All stock, needs new flex pipe and has oil leak, and d.r shock has a leak .
smoke a ninja on the hwy .. He gave me a [up].
Then on the way back home raced a genesis coupe, civic so, and a is300 and smoked them threw traffic doing nothing less than 100... Car hydroplaned a little hitting a turn cause the shock.
Love my avant ! [drool]

[dropshadow]

Took her out today for the first time
All stock, needs new flex pipe and has oil leak, and d.r shock has a leak .
smoke a ninja on the hwy .. He gave me a [up].
Then on the way back home raced a genesis coupe, civic so, and a is300 and smoked them threw traffic doing nothing less than 100... Car hydroplaned a little hitting a turn cause the shock.
Love my avant ! [drool]

Don't be an idiot.

[SoCalS4Avant]

Did you just rule 22 everyone?

Guess so. Like I said, it's time we all lowered our expectations, like we lower our cars. LOL


Don't be an idiot.

Thank you for putting exactly what I would have said so succinctly.

[kneel]

Took her out today for the first time
All stock, needs new flex pipe and has oil leak, and d.r shock has a leak .
smoke a ninja on the hwy .. He gave me a [up].
Then on the way back home raced a genesis coupe, civic so, and a is300 and smoked them threw traffic doing nothing less than 100... Car hydroplaned a little hitting a turn cause the shock.
Love my avant ! [drool]

Smoked a 500-600lb bike with a 4000lb Avant... Stock? [facepalm]
your sir are an idiot for making such post and driving like an idiot.

[tchuck]

Smoked a 500-600lb bike with a 4000lb Avant... Stock? [facepalm]
your sir are an idiot for making such post and driving like an idiot.

Ninjas come in 250cc...

[A4 Effort]

smoke a ninja on the hwy .. He gave me a [up].


Sure it wasn't his middle finger? Looking forward to your "totaled car, need advice" thread

[bluetori]

Couple were having a tv loaded into the back of their Q5 and I told them they should have gotten an Avant. The wife just rolled her eyes. Hey at least I can put a tv in the back and still have a passenger

[Slow4]

Car hydroplaned a little hitting a turn cause the shock.

I didn't know hydroplaning was the result of shocks...regardless, cool kids don't admit that hydroplaning exists, they call it "drifting"

[datwagn]

Swapped the mirrors and rear valance with my Ibis sedan.
Previous owner had installed brilliant black mirrors and a (faded) black rear valance, looked decent with all the black with the Titanium package but i liked how it came from the factory, all white (:

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp92/davismx177/download-6-1_zps620c786b.jpg
http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp92/davismx177/download-5-1_zpsf7a64b55.jpg

I also noticed that the rear valance from my 08 Ibis Sedan was a little bit of a brighter white than my 07 ibis avant. Is that maybe just from an extra year of paint fading?

[GramCracker]

Chuuey and I went to a thing in Greenwich. Snapped some pics of our cars:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/ferrari32/accident-12_zps1fb46267.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/ferrari32/media/accident-12_zps1fb46267.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/ferrari32/concours-2_zpsf83088ab.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/ferrari32/media/concours-2_zpsf83088ab.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/ferrari32/concours-3_zpsbc4ded23.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/ferrari32/media/concours-3_zpsbc4ded23.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/ferrari32/concours-5_zpsac957a11.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/ferrari32/media/concours-5_zpsac957a11.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/ferrari32/concours-4_zpsa486aa47.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/ferrari32/media/concours-4_zpsa486aa47.jpg.html)

[tchuck]

Installed some sound insulation in the doors.
.
Some previous jackwagon decided to throw a strip of duct tape at the top of the factory insulation instead of tucking said insulation under the metal lip of the door skin like it's supposed to be installed. Thanks for the residue, dick.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/tyqy8eta.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/a4atebyq.jpg
.
I only broke a few of the door clips. Not bad considering their age and the fact that they were so brittle that they disintegrated the moment I touched them with the trim removal tool.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/taquby4a.jpg
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I did a full coverage layer on the inside of the outer skin and a partial coverage layer on the inner skin.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/a9a7yten.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/5usezary.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/qypu6yqu.jpg

[bluetori]

^ Is there a noticeable difference in sound?

[Ac101]

Ninjas come in 250cc...


Sure it wasn't his middle finger? Looking forward to your "totaled car, need advice" thread
You all are right . I am an idiot it wasn't even a Kawasaki to begin with . It was a young kid with a Suzuki that had some dumb ass design on it . I had all impression that it was from the design on it but it wasn't . He noticed me on the way to my aunts house . Come to find out he lives few streets away . Ill get a picture . It's some young kid . Says he doesn't really race on the bik because he a beginner . But still have me a good run won't lie .

[tchuck]

^ Is there a noticeable difference in sound?

YES. The largest affect is in the reduced road noise, but the speakers sound better as well. The stereo sounds a little better I think mostly as a result of the reduced noise floor. But yes, I do this treatment to all my cars and it always makes a huge difference. I also have covered the entire trunk from the bottom of the tail lights to the rear seat backs and up onto the cargo area walls. That application was more effective than this one, but only slightly. Both are highly recommended.

Also, the stuff I use is called Brown Bread Extreme, made by a company called B-Quiet. It's comparable to Dynamat Extreme but cheaper, lighter, and more effective.

[Ac101]

I didn't know hydroplaning was the result of shocks...regardless, cool kids don't admit that hydroplaning exists, they call it "drifting"

To scared to call it drifting . Wasn't the one driving . You felt all weight go to the back end hitting the corner and the car was pushing it self sideways loosing control getting no traction . But gotta get that shock swapped out all 4s , put the lowering springs after inspections and buy the sway bars . Can't go thru that again .

[NoR32]

Tooker to Costco and filled her up with $450 of goodies. I meant to take a pic but the little one wasn't havering a good ride home so I forgot by the time I got there and wanted to unload and get her down for a nap. Was packed!

[Ac101]

Sure it wasn't his middle finger? Looking forward to your "totaled car, need advice" thread
Hey ... You sir ..... It's already totaled out[>_>]
Was keyed up . Cars salvaged . Bought it like that for 2k

[masaraksh]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j281/masaraksh/photo13_zps08472228.jpg

[Slow4]

Installed some sound insulation in the doors.
.
Some previous jackwagon decided to throw a strip of duct tape at the top of the factory insulation instead of tucking said insulation under the metal lip of the door skin like it's supposed to be installed.



So duct tape is NOT suppose to be on the insulation?

When I did my window regulators, there was duct tape holding down the padding at the top of the door, where the window and door seperate.

[BCsniper]

I have thought the same thing about the duct tape.

However after removing numerous door cards from no less than 3 different B6's I can say that the strip of duct tape is on the door frame of every B6 audi, still haven't figured out why though. You would think there would have been a better choice than duct tape since it is something that will no doubt have to be removed at points in the car's life.

[tchuck]

Duct tape is a horrible choice of materials for that application. First if all, it is entirely redundant, as there is adhesive on the back side of the factory insulation the secures it to the door skin perfectly. If the adhesive weren't sufficient for the top, why would they use it everywhere else? That location is also completely covered by the top of the door card. Second, duct tape is not a very durable material in general, especially when exposed to water. Mine was well into the decomposition process as it sat, before I removed it and sprayed adhesive behind the factory insulation to keep it in place.

It blows my mind that more cars have this than just mine. It definitely wasn't done at the factory - all my insulation was torn a little from being removed/adjusted prior.

I'd love to hear a real explanation... I certainly don't have one.

[Ac101]

My dip stick broke in half trying to take it out . How do I get the rest of it out now ?

[BCsniper]

It blows my mind that more cars have this than just mine. It definitely wasn't done at the factory

I'm sorry to tell you, but you need to think again. I highly doubt that it was a random occurrence that I have seen this on 3 out of 4 door cards on my current B6, one door card on my other B6, and the same on a totalled B6 I pulled apart at a junk yard. You think that is just a bit of coincidence? I agree that the usage of it is retarded, but it is not due to the PO. Since this is a job that TONS of people have tackled I know they can chime in an confirm this.

Plus after searching and pulling up a couple DIY's it's clearly there also

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg195/rtucay/DIY/rear%20window%20regulator/IMG_2753.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh137/auditech79usa/840A0420.jpg

[Docwyte]

Traded my B6 A4 avant for this. 2003 6MT allroad, AWE stage 3, RS6 intercooler, RS6 exhaust, Alcon brakes, H sport sways, Arnott bags, bilstein shocks. Love the car!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/docwyte/Summersetupforallroad_zps895f44af.jpg (http://s20.photobucket.com/user/docwyte/media/Summersetupforallroad_zps895f44af.jpg.html)

[tchuck]

... I highly doubt that it was a random occurrence that I have seen this on 3 out of 4 door cards on my current B6, one door card on my other B6, and the same on a totalled B6 I pulled apart at a junk yard. You think that is just a bit of coincidence? ...

Obviously the previous owner of mine also owned yours, and all the others you mentioned.... Duh.

If it was done at the factory, wouldn't it be on every door card of every b6? Maybe it was done at a dealership as part of a tsb or something?

[BCsniper]

I have yet to see a B6 door frame that did not have this, have you?
(even if it did not, could you see the residue left behind? My guess was it was there)

My examples before were to say that I have taken many a door card off and they have all had it. I have yet to pull a door shell off and not found that stupid crap.

[happy2B5]

Traded my B6 A4 avant for this. 2003 6MT allroad, AWE stage 3, RS6 intercooler, RS6 exhaust, Alcon brakes, H sport sways, Arnott bags, bilstein shocks. Love the car!


Jealous! Nice trade

[Slow4]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/04/udu2u2e3.jpg

Trim project complete....could've been better but ill take it for now

Will be done by today:

** Swapping out winter Avus's for summer A6 S-Line setup
** Detail interior
** Detail exterior

[happy2B5]

DIY paint, wrap?

[Dubdemand]

Waxed...

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/dubdemand/ad5222e52c4d090900d70eb730b3649f.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/dubdemand/fd0e4367d818fe3bfbe7caa2d017abe6.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/dubdemand/901652eb1f5505d71dd06d6d227f964a.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/dubdemand/24de2411f7115f58ae85b6096871e6fb.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/dubdemand/86d2d86ccf979890f30227fc126ca8a1.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/dubdemand/6e1bc5eeb3d5e3fe4500e778e1623266.jpg

[A4 Effort]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/04/udu2u2e3.jpg

Trim project complete....could've been better but ill take it for now



Came out great - looks good



Installed my cf rear valance:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f91/Undertow27/IMAG0009-1.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f91/Undertow27/IMAG0010-1.jpg

[Slow4]

DIY paint, wrap?

Wrap

[Slow4]

Came out great - looks good



Installed my cf rear valance:

[IMG]http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f91/Undertow27/IMAG0009-1.jpg[/IM

[IMG]http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f91/Undertow27/IMAG0010-1.jpg[/IM

Oooooo but do tell me more about that B5 in the background [;)]

[happy2B5]

Wrap

Turned out good :thumbup:.

Sure it was a fraction of the cost, but I do like my ocarbon trim set.

[bgc996]

^ Love how that carbon fiber valence looks. Really nice touch [up]

[A4 Effort]

Oooooo but do tell me more about that B5 in the background [;)]

My poor, poor B5 [:(] I need to get the title & registration paperwork sorted out on that thing and get it back on the road. I'm hoping some time this Summer

[A4 Effort]

^ Love how that carbon fiber valence looks. Really nice touch [up]

Thanks. I had been looking for a dual-tip valance for quite a long time



..and yes, i know i double-posted

[masaraksh]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/04/udu2u2e3.jpg

Trim project complete....could've been better but ill take it for now

Will be done by today:

** Swapping out winter Avus's for summer A6 S-Line setup
** Detail interior
** Detail exterior

Hide yo wife, Hide yo kids...

Slow4.... hide yo gun!? What is it doing under the front seat lol.

[Slow4]

Slow4.... hide yo gun!? What is it doing under the front seat lol.

I always place it there when I drive to/from work except I didn't go to work today; I had just gotten back from an errand.

I know, it's a bad habit.

[bgc996]

I have yet to see a B6 door frame that did not have this, have you?


My B7 has that duct tape too. Like everyone else I figured someone had been in there before.

[tchuck]

I'm going to call AofA tomorrow and see what's doin'. If I can get a 30" strip of duct tape in a little plastic VAG bag, I'll hang it on my wall.

[Rabbit]

I always place it there when I drive to/from work except I didn't go to work today; I had just gotten back from an errand.

I know, it's a bad habit.

So... when you get pulled over and shot by some cop who doesn't know you, we shouldn't be surprised?

[Slow4]

So... when you get pulled over and shot by some cop who doesn't know you, we shouldn't be surprised?

....really?!?!?

I guess I'm like half the e-thugs on here, I'm not going to give the officer the respect he deserves when he's at my window; I'm gonna reach down, unsheath the weapon, bring it back up and scream "get the fuck back pig" with the intent to bust caps in penny's ass!

[tchuck]

Slow, you have a cc permit, right? Would you tell a cop about your pistol if you got pulled over without them asking?

[GramCracker]

....really?!?!?

X2.....Bit of a stretch there Rabbit, don't ya think? (I'm gonna chalk it up to you being sarcastic, as you usually seem to be)


Slow, you have a cc permit, right? Would you tell a cop about your pistol if you got pulled over without them asking?

I have intentions to eventually get a CC permit, and when that does happen (if I ever get stopped by a cop) that will be one of the documents handed over along with my license and registration. It's the smartest way to go about it I think.

[Slow4]

Slow, you have a cc permit, right? Would you tell a cop about your pistol if you got pulled over without them asking?

Yes to CC
Yes to letting the officer know I have a firearm in my possession (hence hands at 10-2 on steering wheel until he tells me to move).


I have intentions to eventually get a CC permit, and when that does happen (if I ever get stopped by a cop) that will be one of the documents handed over along with my license and registration. It's the smartest way to go about it I think.

For those of you with CCL/CCPs, you do NOT have to let the officer know if you're carrying or if you are currently in possession. Most of the time when you get pulled and have your tags ran, your CCL/CCP will pop up with your vehicle registration and license info; the officers will then proceed accordingly depending on stop.

It is professional courtesy if the officer asks you right off the bat if you're carrying or in possession before he asks you any other question, it REALLY helps ease the tension in the air (both for the driver and the officer) so please do not take it offensively or as an intrusion to privacy.

[masaraksh]

Oh, I thought the best way to ease the situation would be to yell 'HEY MAN, DON'T SHOOT ME . I JUST WANNA LET YOU KNOW I GOT A GUN/!'

[dropshadow]

Oh, I thought the best way to ease the situation would be to yell 'HEY MAN, DON'T SHOOT ME . I JUST WANNA LET YOU KNOW I GOT A GUN/!'

I think you're supposed to wave it in the air as they approach so they see it sooner too, right?

[GramCracker]

I think you're supposed to wave it in the air as they approach so they see it sooner too, right?

Maybe let off a shot or two as well, just in case they don't see it they can definitely hear it.

[masaraksh]

Well, if you safely unload the whole clip in the air you're doing the cop a favor.

bullet control, duh

[Rabbit]

....really?!?!?

I guess I'm like half the e-thugs on here, I'm not going to give the officer the respect he deserves when he's at my window; I'm gonna reach down, unsheath the weapon, bring it back up and scream "get the fuck back pig" with the intent to bust caps in penny's ass!

I wasn't saying that you were going to do anything, butthole.

[Rabbit]

X2.....Bit of a stretch there Rabbit, don't ya think? (I'm gonna chalk it up to you being sarcastic, as you usually seem to be)

You win the internet game.

[GramCracker]

You win the internet game.

What do I win?! MoAr intarnets????? http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-neckbeard.gif

[tankdeer]

What do I win?! MoAr intarnets????? http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-neckbeard.gif

A new bumper

[deanjohnson]

A new bumper

(que sad trombone)

[tankdeer]

(que sad trombone)

http://www.sadtrombone.com/?play=true

[Slow4]

^^

[>_<]

[Rabbit]

What do I win?! MoAr intarnets????? http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-neckbeard.gif


A new bumper
This contest has been brought to you by your insurance company.

[GramCracker]

A new bumper


http://www.sadtrombone.com/?play=true

Bravo sir, bra-vo http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-golfclap.gif

[A4 Effort]

A new bumper

lulz


(que sad trombone)

double lulz

[Ryan_qttro]

Replaced drivers front outer cv joint and rear brake pads
Heading up to Dallas this wknd

[ontheedge56]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/703650_199842276836696_37980358_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/736722_199842266836697_1209086341_o.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/976061_199842253503365_468859266_o.jpg

Washed waxed, vacuumed, lnterior detail....rear wheel bearings.....getting there...getting there few more things to be summer ready

[jaustin]

ordering a cruise control module

[GramCracker]

So I got a Ford Edge today as my rental car, god damn does it feel MASSIVE on the road. Just reminds me how much I hate SUV's. So before I drive off, the rental car man turns to me and goes, "This is a brand new car, first time it's being rented with only 52 miles!" I look him dead in the face, and with the most serious tone and expression respond, "I'm going to beat the shit out of this car." Needless to day, he had quite the shocked look on his face. I like amusing myself [:p]





https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/736722_199842266836697_1209086341_o.jpg

I literally took the same photo the other day, mine didn't turn out as nice [:(]

[/\G]

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu302/TheSasquatch/A6C89DF1-2D75-42EA-B92D-207E99515B43-11207-000004D8C287934F_zps715910cc.jpg

Kinesis and Adams Rotors

[ProLux]

Picked up this 03 allroad about 2 weeks ago. already lowered it more and threw my wheels on. lmk what you think for now. Took a few pics on a rainy day []http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/by2avusa.jpg[/IMG]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/2ere2eru.jpg

[treginginco]

Swapped out the interior bulbs for LED --- except for one. The one festoon type for the dome light ---- I dropped the little bastard and can't find it anywhere. I'll have to buy another one.

[ProLux]

Since the first didn't go through.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/8emu4ugy.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/hygamane.jpg

[A4 Effort]

Since the first didn't go through.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/8emu4ugy.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/hygamane.jpg

I think those wheels look terrible. At least you lowered it more [up]

[Slow4]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/mu7ezesa.jpg

Alignment happened.

[Ahoelk]

I agree those wheels do not do that car justice at all, they kind of look like truck wheels

[BryanR]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/mu7ezesa.jpg

Alignment happened.

As someone who does alignments, I'd ask for my money back.

Too much toe in F&R
Camber should have been corrected in the rear
Thrust line is not 0.0

Sorry to be a downer [:)]

[happy2B5]

As someone who does alignments, I'd ask for my money back.

Too much toe in F&amp;R
Camber should have been corrected in the rear
Thrust line is not 0.0

Sorry to be a downer [:)]

Thank you. Why the F is it so damn hard to get a shop to simply set toe to as close to 0 f/r and 0 out cross camber!? So frustrating :mad:

Just for reference, how much is too much toe? At what point will you start eating through tires?

[Slow4]

As someone who does alignments, I'd ask for my money back.

Too much toe in F&amp;R
Camber should have been corrected in the rear
Thrust line is not 0.0

Sorry to be a downer [:)]

I have no idea what all this means...are you saying my wheels pitch outward?

Also, 13mm spacers on front, 17mm spacers on rear on 18x8 A4 S-Lines....what would you have adjusted it to, width that info?

[tchuck]

Began operation chrome removal:
.
License plate frame:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/09/amevany8.jpg
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Upper and lower grill trims:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/09/quga3a7e.jpg

[Greedo]

I know it's not everyone's thing, but...

http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab30/Insurgent561/20F0EDF4-5CA6-4D82-BB4A-5EDFBD705AA6-3033-00000162BD329C33.jpg

[BryanR]

I have no idea what all this means...are you saying my wheels pitch outward?

Also, 13mm spacers on front, 17mm spacers on rear on 18x8 A4 S-Lines....what would you have adjusted it to, width that info?

It's all still "in the green", but your front is toed in higher than I would do. For something 'aggressive street' I might even go 0.00 or .05 -.10 total. OE spec I think is .15 per side or .30 total. Same with rear.

Rear camber is more than .5 degree out. Even if its lowered and out of OE spec, at very least match it up side to side.

Thrust line, ya, okay 0.02 degrees is a ****hair, but why the eff not have it read 0.0.

Spacers should have no effect. Toe is toe, camber is camber, and thrust is if the rear is running the same track as front!

This is exactly why I forked out $25k for my (cheap!) machine. Most people running these alignment racks have no clue what they are actually looking at, what an alignment is, and/or are the co-op student "learning" your car at the expense of your $1k+/set sport summer tires. Toss in lowered out-of-OE-spec and spacers, and you may as well be speaking German! [:)]


http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MiYJwJvbFoQ&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DMiYJwJvbFoQ

[masaraksh]

<--- will be driving to ottawa for alignments from now on.

[Dubdemand]

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/dubdemand/4b2ced700c4066a0fb99a51010734b15.jpg

[Jimminez]

It's all still "in the green", but your front is toed in higher than I would do. For something 'aggressive street' I might even go 0.00 or .05 -.10 total. OE spec I think is .15 per side or .30 total. Same with rear.

Rear camber is more than .5 degree out. Even if its lowered and out of OE spec, at very least match it up side to side.

Thrust line, ya, okay 0.02 degrees is a ****hair, but why the eff not have it read 0.0.

Spacers should have no effect. Toe is toe, camber is camber, and thrust is if the rear is running the same track as front!

This is exactly why I forked out $25k for my (cheap!) machine. Most people running these alignment racks have no clue what they are actually looking at, what an alignment is, and/or are the co-op student "learning" your car at the expense of your $1k+/set sport summer tires. Toss in lowered out-of-OE-spec and spacers, and you may as well be speaking German! [:)]


http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MiYJwJvbFoQ&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DMiYJwJvbFoQ

FWIW, this man speaks the truth. I trust no one else to touch my car to do alignments or any of my other mods. I may not have an Avant anymore, but he was the last to do any work on her and does all my S4 stuff.

My current car on his "cheap" rack.
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr296/martinmacz/2012%20Audi%20S4/DSC_0140.jpg

[A4 Effort]

Washed it and loaded it up with a bunch of old parts bound for the junk dealer:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f91/Undertow27/IMAG0027.jpg

[KneeDragger]

I took delivery of my new DD

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q254/slammed06/null_zps6aec2aa6.jpg

[tankdeer]

Nice

[moyenecorniche]

<--- will be driving to ottawa for alignments from now on.

Any excuse for a mini cruise / vacation ...lol

[moyenecorniche]

I took delivery of my new DD

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q254/slammed06/null_zps6aec2aa6.jpg

I'm jealous.... I need to add a Brilliant Red Avant S4 to keep the sedan company ....

[Rabbit]

I took delivery of my new DD

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q254/slammed06/null_zps6aec2aa6.jpg

Need more pictures.

[KneeDragger]

Need more pictures.


This shit is really red lol

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q254/slammed06/null_zps9ed24d88.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q254/slammed06/null_zpsa67b53ac.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q254/slammed06/null_zps529af00a.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q254/slammed06/null_zps72c3c3cf.jpg

[Rabbit]

Manual or Sallytronic?

[Slow4]

.....damn, all the way from Virginia? What part?

[KneeDragger]

I'm from Northern VA (Chantilly) but the car is from Chicago and I just threw on my plates from the last Avant. I have big plans for this car in the future...most likely I will be redoing my rs4 build on this car again but this time starting with a cheaper platform, hence why I never sold my personal rs4 motor with my old Avant and didn't want to.

The car is def a 6mt as I just have an issue driving without using my left foot.

[GramCracker]

Called the body shop to see how the car was coming along and they said that they un-rolled my previously rolled drivers side fender....[>_>]

[tankdeer]

Ha ha. They're de-modding that stupid yellow wagon for you. [>_<]

[masaraksh]

maybe they can fix the really low ride height issue by removing the coilovers and install a school bus stop sign arm while they're at it.

[deanjohnson]

maybe they can fix the really low ride height issue by removing the coilovers and install a school bus stop sign arm while they're at it.

It could be called, "the fastest short bus"!

[GramCracker]

Ha ha. They're de-modding that stupid yellow wagon for you. [>_<]

They noted that the passenger's side was also like that, yet didn't do anything with it. Kinda makes me question if asking them to fill the holes in my filler plate is going to prove to be too complex/confusing of a request for them....

I basically told the nice guy to just fix it so we don't have an issue when I pick up the car.


It could be called, "the fastest short bus"!

Sean, shut up and post a picture of the cactus. And I say that in the nicest possible way [:p]

[Slow4]

Ha ha. They're de-modding that stupid yellow wagon for you. [>_<]

haha, for some odd reason, i can't help but to laugh at this post.....its that emoticon, gotta be.

[jaustin]

ordered new hardware for the wipers and a previously used transmission to go with said hardware.

[deanjohnson]

Sean, shut up and post a picture of the cactus. And I say that in the nicest possible way [:p]

I will as soon as I get some photos of it with the new mirrors. Maybe something will a little better scenery (read: not inside the garage), though that could be tough in the central valley...

Also, its been hotter than satan's a$$hole here the last two weeks, so finding some good scenery and not dying of heat exhaustion will be difficult (god, I can't wait to move out of Fresno).

[tankdeer]

Hot and ugly in the central valley? Go figure. [>_<]

[deanjohnson]

Hot and ugly in the central valley? Go figure. [>_<]

Shocking, right? One more year to go, then: so long stink town![drive]

[tankdeer]

Shocking, right? One more year to go, then: so long stink town![drive]

Where you headed next?

[deanjohnson]

Where you headed next?

Probably back up to the bay area, but who knows. All that matters is that its not Fresno!

[tankdeer]

Ha ha. [up]

[deanjohnson]

The wife keeps talking about looking at moving back to MN. I keep reminding her that we've both gotten used to and really like our fake CA winters, so hopefully that has enough pull.

[dropshadow]

The wife keeps talking about looking at moving back to MN. I keep reminding her that we've both gotten used to and really like our fake CA winters, so hopefully that has enough pull.

Tell her that winter here in Minnesota ended barely a month ago. That'll change her mind.

[moyenecorniche]

Since the first didn't go through.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/8emu4ugy.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/hygamane.jpg

Something just doesn't look right....

[deanjohnson]

Tell her that winter here in Minnesota ended barely a month ago. That'll change her mind.

Oh don't worry, she still has family there, so the weather updates are almost constant. I think riding my bike year round during college at the U scarred me against winter; although it was fun riding through fresh snow.

[dropshadow]

I think riding my bike year round during college at the U scarred me against winter

You'd just need one of these.
http://i.imgur.com/E7DnZNz.jpg (http://surlybikes.com/bikes/moonlander)

[McGovs2.7TB5]

Tell her that winter here in Minnesota ended barely a month ago. That'll change her mind.

Same for here, now it's a hundred fucking degrees

[deanjohnson]

You'd just need one of these.
http://i.imgur.com/E7DnZNz.jpg (http://surlybikes.com/bikes/moonlander)

what I really needed was this:

http://www.archieli.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Beardski-Bearded-Ski-Mask-3.jpg

stupid eyes almost freezing shut when its -15 outside...

[tankdeer]

Same for here, now it's a hundred fucking degrees

Uh, Denver - duh

[Greedo]

Got the framing for the tank done. Still need to work on a temporary false floor; the tank will be getting moved at some point this summer.

http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab30/Insurgent561/B05DB8B0-D5A5-4D48-8187-61AE8EA62F53-116-00000000981E3B5B.jpg

PS: it's over to the passenger side so I can still have a fold down seat.

[Ahoelk]

Getting ready for a short one week road trip to the Canadian Rockies

[Dusty Mauve]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/12/uqevuquq.jpg

Empty :O

[m4tt VIII]

I received my Avant:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7362/9024479481_dc1e7db3f9_c.jpg

...and began taking her apart...

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3793/9024159037_5a946d1a83_c.jpg

[tankdeer]

Cactus ♥♥♥. That the one from up north with the snapped/slipped timing belt?

[A4 Effort]

I received my Avant:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7362/9024479481_dc1e7db3f9_c.jpg



Woot


Stocked up. Phil even tossed in a couple chupa chups [up] Can't wait to try the Menzerna

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f91/Undertow27/IMAG0032.jpg

[tankdeer]

He gave you a couple of chupacabras?

http://www.virtuescience.com/el-chupacabras.jpg

[m4tt VIII]

Cactus ♥♥♥. That the one from up north with the snapped/slipped timing belt?

Yes she is

[tankdeer]

Yes she is

Nice. I really wish I had the cash to pick that up when it was for sale. So tempting

[GramCracker]

He gave you a couple of chupacabras?

http://www.virtuescience.com/el-chupacabras.jpg

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK those things. After watching the X-Files movie about that when I was 13, I'm permanently scared of it.

[KneeDragger]

Picked up a new snatch last night Skybox Pro 16 and I think I'm going to not sell my stasis MS and just install it on my DD since I could never recoupe the money so I might as well enjoy it.


http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q254/slammed06/null_zpsb547cd57.jpg

[tankdeer]

New snatch...

[GramCracker]

New snatch...

http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-downsrim.gif

[tankdeer]

Well nobody likes old snatch

[SoCalS4Avant]

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK those things. After watching the X-Files movie about that when I was 13, I'm permanently scared of it.

Was that yesterday?

[GramCracker]

Was that yesterday?

This morning, actually.

[GramCracker]

My car is ready to be picked up. Holy fuck holy fuck holy fuck holy fuck holy fuck holy fuck. I'm like way too excited right now and don't want to be at work. http://fi.somethingawful.com/safs/smilies/e/d/newlol.001.gifhttp://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-pervert.gifhttp://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-roflolmao.gifhttp://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-neckbeard.gif

[Rabbit]

Trying to get it in a calendar! Go 'like' the unicorn or I'll say mean things about your mothers.
Avant FTW! (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151486777816365.1073741827.86708696364&amp;ty pe=3&amp;uploaded=9)

[SoCalS4Avant]

Lots of things to like on that page. Including the unicorn.

Thems some crazy tats, though!

[KneeDragger]

New snatch...

Box/Snatch same thing lol but yes I'd rather have a newer one too.

[GramCracker]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/ferrari32/86B72502-B8DE-48BE-9E9D-FDCE088447BB-1724-00000151DCE64B05_zpsbc1017f7.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/ferrari32/media/86B72502-B8DE-48BE-9E9D-FDCE088447BB-1724-00000151DCE64B05_zpsbc1017f7.jpg.html)

I'm happier than a pig in shit right now [:D]

edit: yes, it is now 10 shades of Imola rather than the 8 it was before. I'm okay with it because I plan to do a full respray in the near future.

[A4 Effort]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/ferrari32/86B72502-B8DE-48BE-9E9D-FDCE088447BB-1724-00000151DCE64B05_zpsbc1017f7.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/ferrari32/media/86B72502-B8DE-48BE-9E9D-FDCE088447BB-1724-00000151DCE64B05_zpsbc1017f7.jpg.html)

I'm happier than a pig in shit right now [:D]

edit: yes, it is now 10 shades of Imola rather than the 8 it was before. I'm okay with it because I plan to do a full respray in the near future.

Came out great. I have the same issue with my casa b5 when i had the hood and bumper sprayed. I'm planning a full respray myself as it's still like that 5 years later

[tankdeer]

Nothing quite like fresh paint. Looks good Grammy Gram. [up]

[SoCalS4Avant]

Nothing quite like fresh paint. Looks good Grammy Gram. [up]

I thought he was painting it Cactus.

[dropshadow]

He's just prepping it for sale.

[tankdeer]

I thought he was painting it Cactus.

If he was smart..... but we both know he's not

[SoCalS4Avant]

He's just prepping it for sale.


If he was smart..... but we both know he's not

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5y78vm1Al1rqfhi2o1_500.gif

[GramCracker]

If he was smart..... but we both know he's not

http://pigroll.com/img/hurr_im_a_hoers.jpg

[Mister W]

It was posted in the B7 forum, but will post it here for future references.

Went to Dealer ship for the PCV and intake flapper motor recalls. They asked me if my car was chipped. Yes, why? They said that they saw it in time before plugging the car to the fault reader. It would have trigger an alarm at Audi and they would have cancelled my warranty and recalls and i would be charged for the parts and time. But the guy says that they scanned it with another terminal that is not logged with Audi. So they did my Recalls, well two of three (see other post about Audi Canada). So i have to mention that i'm chipped next time i'll go to the dealer, if i'll ever go again.
Back at home (11h) i decide to tackle the suspension installation. I had Koni Yellow with Eibach springs in my garage for two years now. It took me 8 hours, with an hour lost to get some nuts. My fingers hurts so much, it was one of the most painfull job i did. (working in my alley with jack and stand). I f8cked up one of the rear camber bushing, and lost a lot of time with the spring, until i dropped the sub-frame completely. For the front, i didn't do the pinch bolt method, i went with the DIY and remove the upper control arms bolts. Not hard.
Anyway here is the final result, Koni Yellow with Avant Eibach springs.
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w237/MisterW5/IMG_20130613_200549.jpg
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w237/MisterW5/IMG_20130613_200539.jpg
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w237/MisterW5/IMG_20130613_200607.jpg

[GramCracker]

More low required.

[treginginco]

Got all the interior lights swapped out to LED in my 2013 allroad. A ton of light and great, clean look!

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5548/9042583047_972c982f66_c.jpg

[paulorama]

Got a no front plate ticket. Ironically, it was the first time I placed the plate in the front window in the last 6 months or so, usually roll without it. I was parking in pacific heights in SF which is notorious for mean meter maids so I placed the plate in the window. $114 ticket. Writing a nice long letter to contend it....

[deanjohnson]

Sean, shut up and post a picture of the cactus. And I say that in the nicest possible way [:p]

Because you asked so nicely:

from my "buttf*ck nowhere collection"
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p547/deanjohnson7/IMG_0469_zps5454ebe3.jpg (http://s1155.photobucket.com/user/deanjohnson7/media/IMG_0469_zps5454ebe3.jpg.html)
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p547/deanjohnson7/IMG_0466_zps404b985d.jpg (http://s1155.photobucket.com/user/deanjohnson7/media/IMG_0466_zps404b985d.jpg.html)

[D's Avant]

Because you asked so nicely:

from my "buttf*ck nowhere collection"
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p547/deanjohnson7/IMG_0469_zps5454ebe3.jpg (http://s1155.photobucket.com/user/deanjohnson7/media/IMG_0469_zps5454ebe3.jpg.html)
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p547/deanjohnson7/IMG_0466_zps404b985d.jpg (http://s1155.photobucket.com/user/deanjohnson7/media/IMG_0466_zps404b985d.jpg.html)

Where is this??? Somewhere off of 46 heading to the coast? Used to live in Bakersfield 10 years ago or so and would take 46 or 58 to the coast in my B5.

[deanjohnson]

Where is this??? Somewhere off of 46 heading to the coast? Used to live in Bakersfield 10 years ago or so and would take 46 or 58 to the coast in my B5.

It's off of 168 heading north toward Yosemite. Just some random dirt road I turned off on.

[supra_speed]

Made a shift boot from some extra suede fabric
http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww357/supra_speed/DSC00020-1_zpsea08b78b.jpg (http://s735.photobucket.com/user/supra_speed/media/DSC00020-1_zpsea08b78b.jpg.html)

[flir67]

I thought my driver rear door was involved in a accident from the previously owner as it stuck out a little at the handle end. today after a grocery store trip it was sticking out alot more. after opening the door I realized my latch connector on the car was lose.( I have no clue) , anyways I losed it up some more moved it in and tighted it down.. no more gap, I was so happy... I thought it was in a accident by previous owner.. ugg..

[jaustin]

Drove to church on wet seats since I neglected to close the sunroof till after the rain started last night..

[GramCracker]

Because you asked so nicely:

from my "buttf*ck nowhere collection"
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p547/deanjohnson7/IMG_0469_zps5454ebe3.jpg (http://s1155.photobucket.com/user/deanjohnson7/media/IMG_0469_zps5454ebe3.jpg.html)
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p547/deanjohnson7/IMG_0466_zps404b985d.jpg (http://s1155.photobucket.com/user/deanjohnson7/media/IMG_0466_zps404b985d.jpg.html)

I quite like the "buttfuck no where" collection, sounds prestigious. How are you liking the Whispbars? I'm thinking of ordering a set soon!

[Greedo]

Compressors are installed.

http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab30/Insurgent561/9E67C1B3-5A75-4A9C-9FC4-3986D595147C-6958-00000413B780995D.jpg

[D's Avant]

It's off of 168 heading north toward Yosemite. Just some random dirt road I turned off on.

My brother lives off of 168 just outside of Fresno in one of those new housing developments.

[cab509]

no pictures but I detailed the avant, which was much needed after a few months of ownership, she looks pretty again.


Next up, rear brakes which have been sitting in my room for a bit now, then she needs a new clutch and new tires. Anyone got some good all-season suggestions besides Conti DWS's? I'm already considering those but want some other ideas/opinions.

[GramCracker]

Dropped off my car at AutoTech to see what the fuck is causing my front suspension to clunk as well as fixing my intermittent A/C issue. Can everyone pray for me that this doesn't turn out poorly for my wallet? My bank account thanks you in advance for your prayers.

[deanjohnson]

I quite like the "buttfuck no where" collection, sounds prestigious. How are you liking the Whispbars? I'm thinking of ordering a set soon!

Its as prestigious as a dirt road can be.

As for the Whispbars, I like them, but I have run across a few annoyances, chiefly that getting the end caps off is a pain in the ass. Since the whole bar is built to create as little drag as possible, there isn't a good surface to pull the cap off. There's about an 1/8" of plastic to push on, and those suckers are stuck on there really well. Maybe there's a better way to pulling them off, but I haven't found it. In comparison to an old round bar setup I had on a previous car, these things are near silent (although that could be because the old setup had clips that went under the weather stripping in the door frame).

[teleTay]

Dropped off my car at AutoTech to see what the fuck is causing my front suspension to clunk as well as fixing my intermittent A/C issue. Can everyone pray for me that this doesn't turn out poorly for my wallet? My bank account thanks you in advance for your prayers.

Ill pray, but we all know B5 S4s are like that really hot girl that likes fancy/expensive stuff... So what I'm trying to say is, if your wallet ends up empty at least you have the really hot girl lol

[AvantinUSP]

Its as prestigious as a dirt road can be.

As for the Whispbars, I like them, but I have run across a few annoyances, chiefly that getting the end caps off is a pain in the ass. Since the whole bar is built to create as little drag as possible, there isn't a good surface to pull the cap off. There's about an 1/8" of plastic to push on, and those suckers are stuck on there really well. Maybe there's a better way to pulling them off, but I haven't found it. In comparison to an old round bar setup I had on a previous car, these things are near silent (although that could be because the old setup had clips that went under the weather stripping in the door frame).

I got the opposite problem with mine. My box just barely sits on the ones in the rear so the caps always start sliding out on their own. The locks do diddly for me. I could pull them off when they're locked.

[Slow4]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/18/8a7uvugu.jpg

[GramCracker]

Ill pray, but we all know B5 S4s are like that really hot girl that likes fancy/expensive stuff... So what I'm trying to say is, if your wallet ends up empty at least you have the really hot girl lol

On the car being a hot girl note, people try and give me crap by saying, "If your car was a girl, you'd totally try and bang her." I respond with the following: "Hell yea I'd try to bang her! My car would be slammin' hot as a girl!" They either don't know what to say or laugh and agree.

[Slow4]

Why do simple DIYs like a downpipe swap always end up more complicated than you thought it would be?

3hrs in and it's still attached to the car by two hangers and o2 sensors!

Ugh, gotta go pick up my mini me.

[happy2B5]

Because Audi...frustrating for sure

[GramCracker]

Got a call from the shop! All of my front control arms are shot and I'd be looking at a $1700 bill after parts + labor. Yea, totally keep my car and perform the work! NAHHHT. http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-suicide.gif


Fuck. Me.

[Slow4]

Because Audi...frustrating for sure

Haha, truth?

There's always later this evening....

[BCsniper]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/18/8a7uvugu.jpg

figured DP's was what you were working on. Which ones are those in the photos? They look like Milltek's or something. Yes that job can be a HUGE pain in the ass. Doing it on jackstands makes suicide look more fun.



Got a call from the shop! All of my front control arms are shot and I'd be looking at a $1700 bill after parts + labor.

$1700 to replace control arms on just the front...........yeah, looks like you need to find a new shop mate

[GramCracker]

Just got another call to be the cherry on top. They said they couldn't get my A/C to replicate the intermittent not working bullshit that it gives me.

I really hope someone doesn't rub me the wrong way before I get home, I will incinerate someone right now.

[deanjohnson]

Got a call from the shop! All of my front control arms are shot and I'd be looking at a $1700 bill after parts + labor. Yea, totally keep my car and perform the work! NAHHHT. http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-suicide.gif


Fuck. Me.

F*ck that. Buy some nice parts (like the adjustable 034 ones, $700ish for parts), and do the work yourself. Might as well use it as an excuse for an upgrade. That's what I'd do at least. Make the best of a bad situation

[teleTay]

F*ck that. Buy some nice parts (like the adjustable 034 ones, $700ish for parts), and do the work yourself. Might as well use it as an excuse for an upgrade. That's what I'd do at least. Make the best of a bad situation

Ill save you some money on the 034 ones :)