What Did You Do To Your Avant Today?

[amd is the best]

The sedan looks in better shape than the avant!
both look fantastic though

really rare to see these vintage in great shape much less at all!

nice pics man

Thanks man! The Sedan is in much better shape than the Avant. I have also had the Sedan for 6 years and have put a lot of TLC into it. The Avant's pearl paint is tired like most vintage Audi's but I plan to have it wrapped in a pearl white color to make it look decent. Just maintain it as my DD/winter car. It'll be fun as a mid 12 second sleeper too :)

[Charles.waite]

Listed it... [:(]

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=617093

[kdaffy]

Couple of cosmetic upgrades: A4L fog grills, RS4 grill, ecode conversion, and chrome exhaust tips (crappy phone pics)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/dafoulask/IMG_20140924_0756061_zps8bb40796.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/dafoulask/media/IMG_20140924_0756061_zps8bb40796.jpg.html)
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/dafoulask/IMG_20140923_1629401_zpsc968b711.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/dafoulask/media/IMG_20140923_1629401_zpsc968b711.jpg.html)
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/dafoulask/IMG_20140816_1422471_zpscd050fa7.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/dafoulask/media/IMG_20140816_1422471_zpscd050fa7.jpg.html)
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/dafoulask/IMG_20140923_1407421_zpsb124fcb8.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/dafoulask/media/IMG_20140923_1407421_zpsb124fcb8.jpg.html)

[AudiTLC]

Couple of cosmetic upgrades: A4L fog grills, RS4 grill, ecode conversion, and chrome exhaust tips (crappy phone pics)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/dafoulask/IMG_20140924_0756061_zps8bb40796.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/dafoulask/media/IMG_20140924_0756061_zps8bb40796.jpg.html)


Love that!
Too bad the 8.5's don't look this good

I always want to get that grille but CA requires a front plate, so there is no point...

[kdaffy]

MA requires the front plate too...i have zip ties and the plate at the ready with the excuse that "I just put the grill on" just in case...in MA its not a insurance negative and a small fine, so I guess I'm living dangerously with that risk...small price to pay for the look I guess

[VMRWheels]

New grill looks so good, nice man.

[kdaffy]

Thanks! Waiting for you guys at vmr to make a b8 rs4 flower petal rep as I'm thinking of a wheel/suspension upgrade in the spring....any comment?

[grizwold]

Got dropped off last night.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/25/74377d8c4f6ced838b1aa26bd7646f54.jpg

[dsgray16]

^^ nice!

That's how mine came too. What are the details?

[grizwold]

I'll have better pics soon of course.

08 A4 3.2 sline, titanium package. 52k miles, found it in Texas

[NoR32]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/27/e3f42645a0be758e47ee46da30726922.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/27/e89f0ce5c1ad44fd7f7c0bdaf6aefcf5.jpg

Started control arm bushing replacement. Super easy but had some thing come up so will finish this morning


Your SoCal Realtor
Never too busy for your referrals

[jeffrey146]

Little bit of gauge work today. Maxed out the dampening on the airlift performance bags. (still rides like a Cadillac) also lots of msc maintenance and other work.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/27/c036847eea08bf25931d7d53e745d4fd.jpg

[jaustin]

going to wash it and clean the inside

[happy2B5]

Put this on. Even after a ass whoopin'...fully committed (literal and figuratively). Fucking Bears.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/28/7937840d809d48a1017bbd815da5ee44.jpg

[Race Shooter]

Put it up for sale. [=(]

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/617875-2004-Nogaro-S4-Avant-6mt

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2942/15385506375_1ec30204c5_c.jpg

[happy2B5]

That will sell fast imo. Nice car. I wouldnt accept any less than your price. 6mt, nogaro, avant, etc...I think you could get more frankly.

[tankdeer]

Maxed out the dampening on the airlift performance bags. (still rides like a Cadillac)

We had the exact opposite experience. Even approaching full stiff it was harsh and rode like shit. We have them dead centered now and it's much more reasonable - about where our coilovers were as far as comfort

[GramCracker]

That will sell fast imo. Nice car. I wouldnt accept any less than your price. 6mt, nogaro, avant, etc...I think you could get more frankly.

Literally what I was about to say. Should move REAL quick at that price.

[jeffrey146]

We had the exact opposite experience. Even approaching full stiff it was harsh and rode like shit. We have them dead centered now and it's much more reasonable - about where our coilovers were as far as comfort
I'm thinking the problem is my much heavier motor. I have them maxed and I guess they ride perfect for the street. No way they would be very good for track though. Maybe I'm just expecting too much from air.

[tankdeer]

I'm thinking the problem is my much heavier motor. I have them maxed and I guess they ride perfect for the street. No way they would be very good for track though. Maybe I'm just expecting too much from air.

Hard to say. From my small amount of reading the 4.2 and the 2.0T only have about a 100lb weight difference. Granted that weight is right in the front of the car, but still. We are very happy with the ride and handling of our air ride. It's comparable to our coilovers were. Granted, it's not track car, but I have no issues with spirited driving on the street.

[jeffrey146]

Hard to say. From my small amount of reading the 4.2 and the 2.0T only have about a 100lb weight difference. Granted that weight is right in the front of the car, but still. We are very happy with the ride and handling of our air ride. It's comparable to our coilovers were. Granted, it's not track car, but I have no issues with spirited driving on the street.
Hmm I have no interior right now. Maybe that has something to do with it. Who knows. It's probably me. I'm used to all my friends cars with racelands. That's probably the problem right there.

[kdaffy]

new shifter!

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/dafoulask/IMG_20140927_1632561_zpsf98d0a5f.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/dafoulask/media/IMG_20140927_1632561_zpsf98d0a5f.jpg.html)

[VMRWheels]

^ Fancy!

[AudiTLC]

Hard to say. From my small amount of reading the 4.2 and the 2.0T only have about a 100lb weight difference. Granted that weight is right in the front of the car, but still. We are very happy with the ride and handling of our air ride. It's comparable to our coilovers were. Granted, it's not track car, but I have no issues with spirited driving on the street.

If that's accurate, that's a lot heavier and hanging over the nose makes it worse.
But, the 4.2 handles pretty good from my impressions

[treginginco]

I did this.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/618132-Added-A-Little-Love-To-My-AR

[amd is the best]

Completed the H&R sport spring install as well as new lower control arms, tie rod ends, brake pads/rotors front an rear and rear upper control arms. All followed by a 4 wheel alignment. The lowering was subtle but perfect for a DD/Winter machine.

Some pics:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-AXxOIicYm9o/VCywEvYtDYI/AAAAAAAAHmM/7pVddfjBppo/s1152/IMG_1953.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-zoNp5VVek7c/VCywEjjV5VI/AAAAAAAAHmA/WAGLxuWQby0/s1152/IMG_1957.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-p9szEunYzfk/VCzywR7jsoI/AAAAAAAAHoE/8nidAimJD-U/s1152/IMG_2023.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Z_LA0y3bKzE/VCzywWqKBII/AAAAAAAAHoA/Oia94sgeo0k/s1152/IMG_2034.jpg

[EvoRam]

[o_o] [o_o] [o_o] [o_o] [o_o] [o_o] [o_o] [o_o] [o_o] [o_o] [o_o]

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p62/dsmer82/C4EA2C57-4B74-4D18-9B88-54D95AC7B0FE_zpsilxqaihp.jpg (http://s125.photobucket.com/user/dsmer82/media/C4EA2C57-4B74-4D18-9B88-54D95AC7B0FE_zpsilxqaihp.jpg.html)

[tankdeer]

^ Missed that exact photo on ours a couple weeks ago. Didn't notice until we were like 10 miles over.

[RallyeBourne]

I won't get an opportunity like that until 222,222.

[EvoRam]

^ Missed that exact photo on ours a couple weeks ago. Didn't notice until we were like 10 miles over.

I remember you saying that...that post was just for you. [>_<]

[AudiTLC]

Tastey!
Consider removing the roof rails?
Maybe you can mod some modern, b6-b7 rails on there? I think it would look a lot better with no- or lower rails


Completed the H&R sport spring install as well as new lower control arms, tie rod ends, brake pads/rotors front an rear and rear upper control arms. All followed by a 4 wheel alignment. The lowering was subtle but perfect for a DD/Winter machine.

Some pics:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-AXxOIicYm9o/VCywEvYtDYI/AAAAAAAAHmM/7pVddfjBppo/s1152/IMG_1953.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-zoNp5VVek7c/VCywEjjV5VI/AAAAAAAAHmA/WAGLxuWQby0/s1152/IMG_1957.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-p9szEunYzfk/VCzywR7jsoI/AAAAAAAAHoE/8nidAimJD-U/s1152/IMG_2023.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Z_LA0y3bKzE/VCzywWqKBII/AAAAAAAAHoA/Oia94sgeo0k/s1152/IMG_2034.jpg

[tankdeer]

Tastey!
Consider removing the roof rails?
Maybe you can mod some modern, b6-b7 rails on there? I think it would look a lot better with no- or lower rails

100% disagree. Avants look like turd without roof rails.

[nhodgson1993]

100% disagree. Avants look like turd without roof rails.
Agreed

[PDX04a4]

Agreed

i agree with the disagreement.

[EvoRam]

i agree with the disagreement.


I agree with the agreement about the disagreement.

[tchuck]

Parked it next to my wife's avant.
.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/04/ajezabyn.jpg

[happy2B5]

Ordering parts for one not yet in my posession. Lol! Hsports and wheels/tires

[RallyeBourne]

Parked it next to my wife's avant.
.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/04/ajezabyn.jpg
That's a good woman. Keep 'er.

[AudiTLC]

i agree with the disagreement.

I would normally agree but disagree with the agreement in this particular case.

Gotta have rails but those are taller than handicap standard stair rails and no or low rails would really set it off.
Agree to disagree

[4point2]

received the center caps for my RS4 reps (winter mode), oh and finished the oil check valve replacement job[wrench]

[jeffrey146]

Went out to canyon cruise and I got a flat with no spare http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/04/e4b3b4de2abe6be6fdb69154d9330c6b.jpg

[NoR32]

That's a bust


Your SoCal Realtor
Never too busy for your referrals

[EvoRam]

Finally installed my Apikol rear diff mount:

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p62/dsmer82/ACBB1478-730D-4CE8-9886-4FEAE6CECAAA_zpsycrgbymu.jpg (http://s125.photobucket.com/user/dsmer82/media/ACBB1478-730D-4CE8-9886-4FEAE6CECAAA_zpsycrgbymu.jpg.html)

[tankdeer]

Agree to disagree

I don't agree to that

[tchuck]

Took it to da beach.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/05/ebugesad.jpg

[tankdeer]

Looking good Timmay. Which beach?

[tchuck]

Seaside. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/05/qyjudy6e.jpg

[Dusty Mauve]

Parked it after I heard a rod knocking. :(

[tankdeer]

Parked it after I heard a rod knocking. :(

Ugh, that sucks. Time for a 2.7T swap?

[AudiTLC]

I don't agree to that

than you agree with me :)

[tankdeer]

than you agree with me :)

I agree with nothing!

[Turbwhistle]

I went for a ride, took some pictures, bought and installed new spark plugs to fix my misfire, went to cars and coffee, just another busy day.


http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/07/a4e8aja2.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/07/amuby7yr.jpg

[nhodgson1993]

I agree with nothing!

How dare you how dare me when I how dare you

[GramCracker]

New wheels! So excited to finally have these

http://i.imgur.com/6pTatP2.png

[dsgray16]

Looks great Gram... Looking forward to seeing it Sat

[4point2]

received the center caps for my RS4 reps (winter mode), oh and finished the oil check valve replacement job[wrench]

posted pic of my center caps on a local forum and ended up buying a set of non-rep USP 18's when another member offered them up for a ridiculous price [:D]

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/100244943/IMG_20141004_220020.jpg

[GramCracker]

Looks great Gram... Looking forward to seeing it Sat

Thanks Dan! Cya then, can't wait to see how you car is this year vs. last [up]

[KneeDragger]

New wheels! So excited to finally have these

http://i.imgur.com/6pTatP2.png

looks like yellow doodoo, paint it green so it looks like green doodoo

[amd is the best]

Tastey!
Consider removing the roof rails?
Maybe you can mod some modern, b6-b7 rails on there? I think it would look a lot better with no- or lower rails


100% disagree. Avants look like turd without roof rails.


Agreed


i agree with the disagreement.


I agree with the agreement about the disagreement.


I would normally agree but disagree with the agreement in this particular case.

Gotta have rails but those are taller than handicap standard stair rails and no or low rails would really set it off.
Agree to disagree


I don't agree to that

LOLZ! They can't be removed as there'd be gaping holes in the roof unfortunately. I was contemplating dipping/wrapping them in a satin black. Thoughts?

Updates, new steering wheel!

Out with the horrible old one:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0ihDyOco42A/VDR2FQT1lrI/AAAAAAAAHqo/f4xmHjqFLck/s912/IMG_00280.jpg

In with the new:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-WcoymPsW55s/VDR2BWHnrNI/AAAAAAAAHqY/FQPE_gBJf-I/s912/IMG_00278.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-N2HsEan13BU/VDR2DNTExsI/AAAAAAAAHqg/o9fQ8JW0pao/s912/IMG_00279.jpg

And a few more images:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3S1vzGR_jpI/VDSJen-TvNI/AAAAAAAAHrI/2Esy0UpcrBk/s1280/IMG_2061.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zgp8Nb_H8qE/VDSJgWccQGI/AAAAAAAAHrY/D8Btt3W6nI8/s1280/IMG_2080.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jvhQu-G5GGE/VDSJfvF0XGI/AAAAAAAAHrQ/vdIF8cWbex0/s1280/IMG_2091.jpg

[happy2B5]

Yep that wheel was first thing to go and also replaced with same. Ha!

[RallyeBourne]

Did some work to get her ass end looking purtty again.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/08/f0bfc2abe5d9615bb1dca860f1182e59.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/08/0c0c2e4939a262e4bb64f739c7b2ec0a.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/08/ac77ac7a36170c5747a7dce829725927.jpg

Not quite perfect yet, but I had to go to work, so I didn't get to finish. Another hour or two of work, and she'll be done.

[webmouth247]

Installed my black optics grill last weekend http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a363/webmonsta/InstaSize_2014_9%20_%201111307.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/webmonsta/media/InstaSize_2014_9%20_%201111307.jpg.html)

[EvoRam]

Looks great! Did you buy yours new or find a used one?

[Charles.waite]

Washed her.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/11/76ddd88fd56a8f3d054d452458287f09.jpg

She's still for sale...

[webmouth247]

Looks great! Did you buy yours new or find a used one?

Got it used... 100k on it.

[Turbwhistle]

I put 500 miles on it as i went for a drive with a bunch of other avants.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/14/4u4edy2e.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/14/a9a8e8er.jpg

[amd is the best]

Avant and my Sedan!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yKoXc1lQ6R4/VC8WOml9uGI/AAAAAAAAHoc/BYDAhmiZWhU/s1280/IMG_2045.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-6p5Ii1ASj7w/VC8WQlMAUbI/AAAAAAAAHoo/x9XiR1x-ALU/s1280/IMG_2047.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ikzQ70l3-U4/VC8WQxbJyCI/AAAAAAAAHos/CNN07ouIxOw/s1280/IMG_2052.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IEw1x9drl3g/VC8WSKqTzpI/AAAAAAAAHo0/mMIIkutsae8/s1280/IMG_2054.jpg

[happy2B5]

^ So nice...

Brought it home a friend [emoji2]
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/19/141b31d13b59598d19111e1622440595.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/19/f4debd4d1f0d8142252e950aea30ee29.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/19/a7d0f68df980f3aa1aa17158fa088cd3.jpgall cleaned up

[redavant]

installed rs4 style grill

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5609/15577346271_1d1a3c2dfc_b.jpg

[AudiTLC]

so nice!

They both look clean but that sedan looks serious!


Avant and my Sedan!

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ikzQ70l3-U4/VC8WQxbJyCI/AAAAAAAAHos/CNN07ouIxOw/s1280/IMG_2052.jpg

[amd is the best]

so nice!

They both look clean but that sedan looks serious!

Thanks man! The sedan is fairly serious, when it's on E85 anyway :)

More Avant:

I got some neat production data from Audi of America on my Avant:


For VIN WAUHE5448MN019710 there were 133 1991 Audi 200 Quattro WGN 20V vehicles sold in the United States. Of those, 25 were produced in pearl white metallic exterior and 13 of those featured graphite leather interior sold in the US.

Pics for fun:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3940/15605650101_7bf4519661_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pM235M)6073189196159552114 (https://flic.kr/p/pM235M) by amd is the best (https://www.flickr.com/people/43063633@N07/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5611/15422204208_481ee70155_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/puNQ1y)6073189226609035570 (https://flic.kr/p/puNQ1y) by amd is the best (https://www.flickr.com/people/43063633@N07/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3932/15422317897_10f158c7f0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/puPpNH)6073189175638497394 (https://flic.kr/p/puPpNH) by amd is the best (https://www.flickr.com/people/43063633@N07/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5604/14987567254_251b972fdc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oQpczY)6073188909122007554 (https://flic.kr/p/oQpczY) by amd is the best (https://www.flickr.com/people/43063633@N07/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3933/15421675839_48c4ac328c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/puL7WK)6073189089052957298 (https://flic.kr/p/puL7WK) by amd is the best (https://www.flickr.com/people/43063633@N07/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3950/15584632376_d1fb0de64d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pKajfd)6073189244117942130 (https://flic.kr/p/pKajfd) by amd is the best (https://www.flickr.com/people/43063633@N07/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3949/15422313337_46ff19b727_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/puPos6)6073189085333480402 (https://flic.kr/p/puPos6) by amd is the best (https://www.flickr.com/people/43063633@N07/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5607/15605640851_cc2a173469_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pM1Zki)6073189001190292306 (https://flic.kr/p/pM1Zki) by amd is the best (https://www.flickr.com/people/43063633@N07/), on Flickr

[Copen-cisco]

installed rs4 style grill



Looks great. Where did you get it from?

[gcoy]

Got my S4 a girlfriend

http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh602/gcoy69/FullSizeRender10.jpg (http://s1254.photobucket.com/user/gcoy69/media/FullSizeRender10.jpg.html)

http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh602/gcoy69/FullSizeRender2.jpg (http://s1254.photobucket.com/user/gcoy69/media/FullSizeRender2.jpg.html)

[S-Liner]

Had this -----> (O)


Pop up on my display....trying to decide which way I want to go on pads and rotors. Definitely not OEM [wrench]

[RallyeBourne]

Did more work on the new hatch for the B5.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/24/397d144ee784e51553ad140a01b0ee55.jpg
And fixed the license plate insert. It's made of fiberglass. The one I picked up had a crack in the lower right corner. New, they go for $300+. I think my hack job came out pretty damn good.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/24/e37c1e647a5e1f2a61d7782851ad2cfb.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/24/586ebc26b9491136e50bfa85dfb28992.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/24/e28632925709fdd7f7d62061780aa853.jpg

[EvoRam]

Been meaning to do this for awhile. Also wired in the resistor for my LED plate lights after almost a year of looking at a plate light out warning. [:o]

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p62/dsmer82/3F8B8188-F540-4DEB-BF1A-FDFB01C06655_zps4mqavf58.jpg (http://s125.photobucket.com/user/dsmer82/media/3F8B8188-F540-4DEB-BF1A-FDFB01C06655_zps4mqavf58.jpg.html)

[PipeHitter808]

So last night I spent some time down in the garage. Did the following:

- Oil Change/Filter Change. Its getting cooler out here and I am sure will drop sooner than later even more. So I went with Castrol 0W40 Syntec.
-New Windshield wipers.
-Rain-X all the Windows.
-Light detailing and cleaning interior.
-Discovered the Fuel Pressure Regulator hose that goes from regulator was unplugged on the side that connects to the rear of the engine. Fixed that. Surprised it drove like that.
-Seafoamed the car. I put about 1/3 in through that FPR line and let her sit for 15 than I drove about a mile. I know some might think "BS" or it doesnt help but honestly my car does feel slightly smoother and starts up a little easier.
- New NGK BKR7E plugs.
-Painted my Y-Pipe while it was still off the car. I went with some high heat temp paint. Its now "silver" a nice little accent to the engine bay.
-Repositioned my SSAC/FTG Motorsports Diverter Valves into the "upright position"
-New Vaccuum hoses for the DV's.

http://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1910446_10204894308334654_9147634651003835459_n.jp g?oh=74cc9f52c65920da316f3cd703f70b01&oe=54AD83C7
http://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10407177_10204894308254652_5750744106568502895_n.j pg?oh=ca412e18ca9285fd21cc7166fdb32838&oe=54EB438B&__gda__=1424122356_be37ea32fab31a6008eba74b5c2eb7b 0
http://scontent-b-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10644509_10204894308214651_5632865883473175344_n.j pg?oh=a9dbd84695fb4976fe62368e66489fe5&oe=54B3BAE6
http://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10411914_10204894308294653_8973182272126500861_n.j pg?oh=1aa013a44aacb43d2160b7b275f320bc&oe=54E1C416

[happy2B5]

Wasted all morning cleaning up the wiper cowl and track its supposed to click into. It noticeably does for 2/3 of run but not passenger side third. Water is leaking in through pollen filter and into passenger side floor board. Such a chicken shit design.

I guess i need to try buying new cowl next but not holding out hope that will resolve either.

All tray drains are and were free n clear. Water escapes as fast as it enters out the bottom of car.

So frustrating

[PipeHitter808]

Wasted all morning cleaning up the wiper cowl and track its supposed to click into. It noticeably does for 2/3 of run but not passenger side third. Water is leaking in through pollen filter and into passenger side floor board. Such a chicken shit design.

I guess i need to try buying new cowl next but not holding out hope that will resolve either.

All tray drains are and were free n clear. Water escapes as fast as it enters out the bottom of car.

So frustrating

You kow what I did when I found my stuff to be leaking? Black duct tape to temporarily block and seal teh howl just ran it along the seam and made sure it was "low profile" enough. Looks seemless and no more water in my car. Temporary fix until I get another cowl tray.

[mdilla]

Drove down to see my buddy apatchin who just moved east from Oregon. We retired my VMR710's for the winter... he loaned me a set of Ti's for the winter. Very stoked!

Before/After

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/543/medium/2014-10-26_10_58_26_2.jpg
http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/543/medium/2014-10-26_10_59_34_3.jpg

[jeffrey146]

I did the 034 stud kit, new coolant tank and new air ride tank. Got over having a 2 gallon tank http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/27/576a0ed517000dc857349e70695b6aca.jpg

[kneel]

I started her up and drove her home! WOOT been too long. May/June is last time I drove her, she needs some tlc from sitting but glad to e back driving her

[happy2B5]

265/40 Summer tires delivered just in time for winter. Lol! Will be waiting a while to mount these http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/27/29ecefe88807c7d5e8d237d04b6b86ff.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/27/d5bd71d452a5602e70182e08a368b85f.jpg
On this
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/27/5be94fc832605e703295d6dcc9778f50.jpg

[$teady$upreme]

are those wedsport 5x112?

Looking super good.

[happy2B5]

Sadly, no. X114.3. Will be running adapters. Already have 15mm. Hopefully they clear upright at final et 20. 18x10's

And thanks! Really cant wait to test fit them.

[Mr.Avant]

Hmmm. Got my freshly painted winters on.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/30/553c4e9895973c663b5fe3286e0a97fb.jpg

[tankdeer]

I like that. The white looks really good against atlas

[Mr.Avant]

I like that. The white looks really good against atlas

Thanks man. I'll work on getting a better picture here soon. Just a quick snap after I got them mounted yesterday.

[crash1121]

Night dropped my Avant at Apikol to get a snub mount, rear diff mount, tranny mounts, and new driveshaft all installed. [:D]

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag328/Hayden_Castle/IMG_3139_zpsb6b7c7e4.jpg

[happy2B5]

Prepped for spring/summer. 265/40 r18 tires mountedhttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/30/1ce5fe2ce76bdb2aa2ec5b9f7b518857.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/30/082377881e41267244d64668f2752f19.jpg

[RallyeBourne]

Those look purrdy...

[happy2B5]

Thanks! Pretty stoked about them. Probably will test fit them over the weekend

[happy2B5]

Spent more money...ordered a set of whispbars.

If anyone is looking for some, I found cheapest place was on modernbike.com. $313 shipped

[Turbwhistle]

Spent more money...ordered a set of whispbars.

If anyone is looking for some, I found cheapest place was on modernbike.com. $313 shipped

Not terrible, i have seen them on ebay for $200 though.

[happy2B5]

Meh

[happy2B5]

Brand new?

[Turbwhistle]

Brand new?

Maybe. I never bought them, so i never paid attention to them. S53's though.

[happy2B5]

Ive seen plenty at $200 but thats only for one. Why they sell them in half i dont get it?

Nvm: for those that need different size range front to rear. Those folks get hosed having to buy 2 different sizes because not enough adjustability

Anyway, this was easily the best price i found for new complete set.

[Turbwhistle]

Ive seen plenty at $200 but thats only for one. Why they sell them in half i dont get it?

Nvm: for those that need different size range front to rear. Those folks get hosed having to buy 2 different sizes because not enough adjustability

Anyway, this was easily the best price i found for new complete set.

Yea, i agree. Not bad. I may pick up a set soon. A friend had a set, but never asked if i wanted them before he sold them like he said he would. I was pissed.

[happy2B5]

My only hesitation in getting these vs the raised through bars was clearance underneath and the roof. Hopefully there isnt issue with fitting all current attachments.

[dsgray16]

My only hesitation in getting these vs the raised through bars was clearance underneath and the roof. Hopefully there isnt issue with fitting all current attachments.

Yeah I have a Thule alpine box and the claws in the front make contact with my sunroof.. Not ideal, but better on glass than paint. The rear bar is high enough that there is clearance

[happy2B5]

^ yep, it concerns me. We have an older yakima box with fairly well contoured arms. Hopefully it doesnt hit

[Dusty Mauve]

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/540/2RfQkh.jpg

[Charles.waite]

Whispbars are the jam. I love mine. You do have to get a bit creative when it comes you mounting attachments but nothing a trip to the hardware store can't solve.

I'll gladly take that trade off to have no extra wind noise and zero hit to the fuel mileage.

[NoR32]

Link?


Your SoCal Realtor
Never too busy for your referrals

[Samsonite]

Speaking of Whispbars, I just installed mine. $313 is currently a good price if you ask me! They are $399 all over and the cheapest I could find was I believe $352 shipped. I watched a used set go on ebay 2 weeks ago for $323 shipped and I got my used (like new) set on ebay last week for $275 shipped.

Here is a quick crappy phone pic I took. I am using a cheaper Thule entry-level roof box I bought new 2 years ago. Right now it has 4 snowboards, snowboarding boots, helmets, gear etc packed in it. In the summer it fits a good portion of our camping stuff. It works well for my needs. No issues with mounting clearance.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3954/15684224131_8c8dde4379_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pTXKpr)

[NoR32]

What are the newer updated part #'s for the b8, just for whisp bars. I guess I depends on what size so maybe just the foot attachment


Your SoCal Realtor
Never too busy for your referrals

[BrewDude]

I have the B8.5 whispbars on my allroad. Clearance is very tight when trying to mount a carrier, so much that I have two small indentations on the rear of the roof from my Yakima box. [headbang]

Wondering if I should just go ahead and get the higher clearance bars to alleviate the issue or file down the rear feet to allow for some more clearance...

[Avant4me]

I put a nice whitetail on top!http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/02/6650f4c42a1b4055ab4297bc590fa38a.jpg

[Turbwhistle]

I put a nice whitetail on top!http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/02/6650f4c42a1b4055ab4297bc590fa38a.jpg

Damn, looks like about a 160" deer. Where was that harvested?

[Avant4me]

Up close. Harvested in Northern Virginia

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/02/9a3ee0c76b2c0878adb12dddd2bdc1b4.jpg

[Turbwhistle]

Up close. Harvested in Northern Virginia

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/02/9a3ee0c76b2c0878adb12dddd2bdc1b4.jpg

Nice dude, what was the weight dressed?

I was in missouri all last week hunting. Missed on a big 10 at 40 yards. Last time i ever hunt with broad heads i haven't shot before.

Biggest deer my group took was a basket rack 10 that weighted 200lbs dressed.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/02/637fa8afca405ac15110d10857c676ad.jpg

[Avant4me]

Nice buck! We haven't weighted him yet. Took him at 20 yards with G5 T3 and he ran over 500yards FTL......GRIM reapers or nothing from now on

[Turbwhistle]

Nice buck! We haven't weighted him yet. Took him at 20 yards with G5 T3 and he ran over 500yards FTL......GRIM reapers or nothing from now on

We all switched to 2-blade rages. Had good pass throughs, shoot like field points, and left a 3 finger wide exit wound. Every deer taken only ran about 50yards.

[CDN_S4]

Replaced cam follower, had to wait a week to receive it. And now my battery is completely dead and I'm completely puzzled. I have one of those electronic rust prevention thingies hooked up to the battery, that's the only thing I could think of why it could be drained .... But still, it's only been one week! Trickle charger won't even charge it. Could this be anything else but the battery?!?

[RallyeBourne]

Nope, probably the battery. Keep in mind, the car itself drains the battery, just by keeping your settings. And as a battery ages, it's ability to hold a charge for extended periods declines. Also, a trickle charger is not meant to charge a dead battery. It's meant to maintain the charge the battery already has. That's why they are also called maintainers. Your nearest Pepboys will test and charge your battery all the way up for free.

[happy2B5]

Hotchkis sways installed on the allroad. So much better.

[happy2B5]

Tip trans service done. Drain, fill, gasket, filter.

[wporter]

Turned 300k on my way home from work last night
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/06/46232c8a5a0394309eed8ce21b286be1.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[4rings2turbos]

Turned 300k on my way home from work last night

Nice work!

[happy2B5]

New plugs and air filter. Yeah

[happy2B5]

Test fit only and verification of upright clearance using 15mm adaptor + 5mm spacer. All seems good. I may get 21mm adaptors made just to be safe though. All this for nothing as they are going away for winter storage. Oh well, had to verify spacer width. I'm pretty much sold. Entirely different feel to the car with these. 18x10 et35, 20mm spacing with 265/40 tires
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/09/503f21cb8773327bacbeed59f70ae139.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/09/9b316c0c7d470341836011ceecbb70ff.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/09/69a4179ec4afcdd54bea1c1c4d906525.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/09/dee8a7bd3425d7b2a49fa76fe0c0049b.jpg

Now for some IPP arms and more level 1 low [emoji2]

And finished putting on my mudflaps. Good weekend.

[DangerWillRbnsn]

This is totally AWESOME!


Test fit only and verification of upright clearance using 15mm adaptor + 5mm spacer. All seems good. I may get 21mm adaptors made just to be safe though. All this for nothing as they are going away for winter storage. Oh well, had to verify spacer width. I'm pretty much sold. Entirely different feel to the car with these. 18x10 et35, 20mm spacing with 265/40 tires
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/09/503f21cb8773327bacbeed59f70ae139.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/09/9b316c0c7d470341836011ceecbb70ff.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/09/69a4179ec4afcdd54bea1c1c4d906525.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/09/dee8a7bd3425d7b2a49fa76fe0c0049b.jpg

Now for some IPP arms and more level 1 low [emoji2]

And finished putting on my mudflaps. Good weekend.

[DangerWillRbnsn]

Installed Eibach Pro springs on Bilstien sport shocks today. Then installed the crossbars and bike carrier. Followed those two up with a new cam follower, then got bored once again and de-badged the rear.

http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae166/dangerwillrobinson/20141109_160050_zpsbhcu8f2b.jpg

http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae166/dangerwillrobinson/20141109_101551_zps9clhqzgf.jpg

[webmouth247]

It's not what I done to my avant... It's what someone done to my avant.... http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a363/webmonsta/20141109_190537.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/webmonsta/media/20141109_190537.jpg.html)

[gcoy]

^^ sucks !! ^^

[webmouth247]

^^ sucks !! ^^

Heck yeah it does... Ruined my weekend. Just freshly washed and waxed too.

[AudiTLC]

you can get that pulled by paintless dent repair in 30 minutes

[webmouth247]

you can get that pulled by paintless dent repair in 30 minutes

That won't fix the lip section

[dropshadow]

That won't fix the lip section

A good PDR guy would have no problem with that.

[webmouth247]

That won't fix the lip section

You think so? I never used a pdr before.. Not sure of their capabilities

[happy2B5]

Whispbars receivedhttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/10/4c7f111fbd56ffc82ce09a3b69515971.jpg

[staticuxo]

installed the Ziza license plate LEDs and had issues with the super SOFT screws that hold the assemblies in.. i finally get them in (the heads are almost stripped) and they look great. this morning i start the car and get the beep the bulbs are out... and they aren't illuminated?! not happy.

anyone know where to get replacements screws? lowes, ace hardware etc had M3x10mm which was the right size, but the thread was way too fine.. i need a coarse thread. also any ideas why they would work fine last night when installed them and this morning not work? i didn't touch or even move the car.

[tankdeer]

also any ideas why they would work fine last night when installed them and this morning not work? i didn't touch or even move the car.

Because all of the "error free" LEDs are garbage, and a gimmick. Get cheap LEDs and external resistors and you'll be fine for years

[staticuxo]

Because all of the "error free" LEDs are garbage, and a gimmick. Get cheap LEDs and external resistors and you'll be fine for years

that's what i had done on my previous B7's and never had issues.. i figured i'd try the full assembly this time [headbang]

either way, i'm afraid to touch those screws again without getting a replacement set.. any ideas of a M3x10mm with coarse threading?

[tankdeer]

that's what i had done on my previous B7's and never had issues.. i figured i'd try the full assembly this time [headbang]

either way, i'm afraid to touch those screws again without getting a replacement set.. any ideas of a M3x10mm with coarse threading?

Nope, no idea honestly. But I agree they are shitty little screws. Check McMaster or someplace like that?

[Castor Troy]

http://castor-troy.com/trans1.jpg
http://castor-troy.com/trans2.jpg
http://castor-troy.com/trans3.jpg


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCRkVRHtuCk

[happy2B5]

Recoded my tip trans. terrible follow up post to 6mt swap...lol!

[crash1121]

Had a new set of Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2s mounted yesterday and went on a night/morning drive in the fresh snow we got. The 200 is more solid than my A4 in the snow—it's unbelievable.

Gotta love the quattro defroster!

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag328/Hayden_Castle/IMG_3211_zps56865492.jpg
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag328/Hayden_Castle/IMG_3212_zps05865d47.jpg

[McGovs2.7TB5]

ya Audi needs to bring that defroster back for sure.

[nhodgson1993]

that old quattro wagon is sexy af. If you ever wanna sell...

[EvoRam]

installed the Ziza license plate LEDs and had issues with the super SOFT screws that hold the assemblies in.. i finally get them in (the heads are almost stripped) and they look great. this morning i start the car and get the beep the bulbs are out... and they aren't illuminated?! not happy.


I did factory 4H0 LEDs w/ external resistor. Followed this writeup from Nick's Car Blog.

http://nickscarblog.com/diy/led-license-plate-bulb-options-for-a-b7-audi-a4-s4-2005-5-2008



Because all of the "error free" LEDs are garbage, and a gimmick. Get cheap LEDs and external resistors and you'll be fine for years


^This!

[RallyeBourne]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/12/278817b6a9ef43964cefa6a9ddc678b9.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/12/907967e65d0b9c4ab46c4c11a9672398.jpg

Got my girl to strip some...

[BCsniper]

So my Avant apparently did this today.

http://i.imgur.com/RCrf3MTl.jpg




.....so fuck this guy

http://i.imgur.com/txeH0vbl.jpg




from the looks of it, this has likely happened before. You can tell by looking at this little stud that it has been welded at some time. I've never heard of this issue before. It's also surprising to me since this car came from Colorado previously and I wouldn't have ever thought it to have rust issues. Like I said, I'm not sure how it got damaged originally, but apparently somebody tried to weld this back in place once, and didn't do the best job. Now, several year later it has gotten corroded again and popped out of place. I am not looking forward to having to get this repaired.

[staticuxo]

I did factory 4H0 LEDs w/ external resistor. Followed this writeup from Nick's Car Blog.

http://nickscarblog.com/diy/led-license-plate-bulb-options-for-a-b7-audi-a4-s4-2005-5-2008




^This!


lol, trust me, i know all about the LED + resistor.. i had done done that mod to the city and plate lights 2 years before that blog post was even made [;)] i owned 2 B7s prior to this, both of which i modded that way. after having 2 B8's and a B8.5, i thought by now these full assemblies were better made and bullet proof.. lol

either way, mine started working out of no where the next day!

[EvoRam]

lol, trust me, i know all about the LED + resistor.. i had done done that mod to the city and plate lights 2 years before that blog post was even made [;)] i owned 2 B7s prior to this, both of which i modded that way. after having 2 B8's and a B8.5, i thought by now these full assemblies were better made and bullet proof.. lol

either way, mine started working out of no where the next day!


I hear ya! I drove around for almost a year w/ my light out warning and finally a few weekends ago I finally installed the resistor. lol [facepalm]

[EvoRam]

Also, I ordered up all the parts (Minus JHM intake mani spacers) to change out my oil check valves.

For reference: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/587325-Warm-start-rattle-solved-on-my-car!

[EvoRam]

Triple post!!! [:o]

Finally dropped my reflectors off w/ my paint guy today after picking up the factory spray cans yesterday from Audi.

[tankdeer]

Triple post!!! [:o]

Finally dropped my reflectors off w/ my paint guy today after picking up the factory spray cans yesterday from Audi.

Wait.... you bought rattle can paint and still gave it to your "paint guy".... [confused]

[EvoRam]

Wait.... you bought rattle can paint and still gave it to your "paint guy".... [confused]

Well...um...yes...only b/c he is already at our unit doing body work on one of our landlord's Austins. [:|] I do not have a garage [headbang] (or anywhere else warm/ventilated) and we live in a unit where our landlord's shop is below our place where his half dozen or so racekors and miscellaneous other vehicles are sitting. It's just for convenience sake.

[tankdeer]

Well...um...yes...only b/c he is my landlord's body/paint guy and is already at our unit doing body work. [:|] I do not have a garage [headbang] (or anywhere else warm/ventilated) and we live in a unit where our landlord's shop is below our place where his half dozen or so racekors and misc. other vehicles are sitting. It's just for convenience sake.

Lazy ass

[EvoRam]

Lazy ass

I know...I'm getting totes lazy in my old age...[:o]

[tankdeer]

I know...I'm getting totes lazy in my old age...[:o]

Just wait until you're my age

[EvoRam]

Just wait until you're my age


http://rs99.pbsrc.com/albums/l303/Steppyville/CLIPART/Manoldwithcanelarge.gif~c200

[tankdeer]

http://rs99.pbsrc.com/albums/l303/Steppyville/CLIPART/Manoldwithcanelarge.gif~c200

More or less.

[EvoRam]

More or less.

Old or Beard?

[tankdeer]

Old or Beard?

Both?

[EvoRam]

Both?


Touche

[happy2B5]

Bought her a magnaflow catback. 750 shipped. Score! And transferred title/registered.

[nhodgson1993]

Got this in the mail:

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8130/15604880848_d625185cda_o.jpg

Winter setup and coils to come...

[RallyTech12]

Lowered and exhaust. Just waiting on wheels
https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/1794804_10152897972276388_365600798730260384_n.jpg ?oh=857367641772b5dbfb8c58e07b99e395&oe=54DE5AC4
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10628530_10152897972246388_4265582697833515770_n.j pg?oh=5203a87d60aaae7cbdeaa2d9dfe49030&oe=54EA46FA&__gda__=1423015855_9a88f66dac01eab52eaebf1751a0b78 0

[PipeHitter808]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/14/5626910ec641d88906dc76e79bd00a84.jpg

She is sitting on 20mm spacers with 19x8.5 wheels that are ET46.

I am getting ready to run 30mm H&R DRA Spacers coupled with a stud bolt conversion kit. Hopefully she will be 100% flush.

Oh and got some Powerstop Pads put on this week.

[happy2B5]

Looks nice!

[Andrew149]

Got this in the mail:

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8130/15604880848_d625185cda_o.jpg

Winter setup and coils to come...
Oh installing a new grille is so much fun!

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/14/7a703fd160a4a21a576701f50921f6c2.jpg

[EvoRam]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/14/5626910ec641d88906dc76e79bd00a84.jpg

Peelers look so good! [up]

[happy2B5]

"Installed" the whispbars. So simple. Easily the easiest thing ive done to an audi/vw.

At first i was a little concerned of the rear bar fitting. Too wide if you run it too far back. Simple slide fwd and all is good.
Also confirmed at least my load warrior basket will not interfere with the roof. Not sure about the cargo box yet.

Poor pic but anywayhttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/15/bc56216a12d5d3067d88cfef7d10552a.jpg

[happy2B5]

New rear wiper blade. Yeah

[crash1121]

Picked it up from the dealer after having a brand new engine put in! At 84k miles, (only 8k miles after my pistons & rings were replaced due to oil consumption) the engine's balance shaft failed which caused internal components to seize. Glad to have it home again after nearly a month!

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag328/Hayden_Castle/IMG_3263_zps93efe36d.jpg
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag328/Hayden_Castle/IMG_3254_zpsa945f415.jpg

[Samsonite]

↑congrats! Must've been a long month! Great looking car [up]

[TheHeiko]

Picked it up from the dealer after having a brand new engine put in! At 84k miles, (only 8k miles after my pistons & rings were replaced due to oil consumption) the engine's balance shaft failed which caused internal components to seize. Glad to have it home again after nearly a month!

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag328/Hayden_Castle/IMG_3263_zps93efe36d.jpg
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag328/Hayden_Castle/IMG_3254_zpsa945f415.jpg

Awesome! It's like having a brand new car. Glad AoA came through for you.

[TheHeiko]

Unwrapped and popped in my new OEM Audi sunshades. I live in SoCal so I need them even in November.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd280/PNG_x5world/IMG_4714JPG2_zps3fc99aff.jpg

[LVL]

Where are those from?

[crash1121]

↑congrats! Must've been a long month! Great looking car [up]
A very long month, haha. Thanks!


Awesome! It's like having a brand new car. Glad AoA came through for you.
Thanks, it definitely feels super fresh!

I hope those cool sunshades do a good job dissipating heat! How is the visibility with them installed? I might invest in some for next summer...

[TheHeiko]

Where are those from?

They are OEM Audi available from ECS Tuning and probably dealers still stock these since they do fit the allroad. I got this set from a private seller. If you want part number I can post them. Also, see comments below.



A very long month, haha. Thanks!


Thanks, it definitely feels super fresh!

I hope those cool sunshades do a good job dissipating heat! How is the visibility with them installed? I might invest in some for next summer...

How many times did you daydream and hope they accidentally installed a 3.0T motor? Ha ha!

I don't think they'll reject heat at all but they definitely shade the interior. My main goal was to reduce the glare and direct sunlight on the 3 year old when she's in the car. I have pretty dark tint (I forget the exact %) that I would describe as medium dark, lighter than limo. The tint does a decent job of heat rejection but bright sunlight still can cause glare which is why I got these shades.

They are perforated nylon material and I beleive they are made by a German company called Windesa and also known as Sonniboy. Visibibility is actually quite good although my tint makes it worse, obviously. The fit is quite good. The rear side windows require adhesive backed clips to be secure and stay in place if the windows are lowered but I just popped them in without the clips and they stay just fine for now. I'm not really big on using the clips.

I'll take some pics in daylight.

[csebern]

I posted it for sale.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/classifieds.php?listing=2008-s4-avant-mt6-161250

http://gr40cars.com/downloads/images/misc/avant.jpg

[crash1121]

How many times did you daydream and hope they accidentally installed a 3.0T motor? Ha ha!

I don't think they'll reject heat at all but they definitely shade the interior. My main goal was to reduce the glare and direct sunlight on the 3 year old when she's in the car. I have pretty dark tint (I forget the exact %) that I would describe as medium dark, lighter than limo. The tint does a decent job of heat rejection but bright sunlight still can cause glare which is why I got these shades.

They are perforated nylon material and I beleive they are made by a German company called Windesa and also known as Sonniboy. Visibibility is actually quite good although my tint makes it worse, obviously. The fit is quite good. The rear side windows require adhesive backed clips to be secure and stay in place if the windows are lowered but I just popped them in without the clips and they stay just fine for now. I'm not really big on using the clips.

I'll take some pics in daylight.

Holy hell you have no idea, haha!

Very cool—I'm sure your little one will be much more comfortable now. Thanks for providing the company's information, I just checked out Windesa and they have fairly decent claims of temperature reduction. So, with the short time you've had them installed on your car, would you recommend them and/or think they're worth their list price of ~$250?

[PipeHitter808]

Found out my power steering fluid was bone dry! I been wondering why. My Dash had no notification about it. Also replaced a torn DV hose. Got insulated fabric braided rubber hose from Barrier.

[happy2B5]

Magnaflow received. Now for dp removal and piggies

[RallyeBourne]

I get my tune today!!!! And tires later this week. You know, so I can actually safely test the tune.
I've never taken tires so low. I'm showing belt. Eek.

[jeffrey146]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/19/429e294c794cd63d81fc31f888ea0cd6.jpg
Two fold teaser

[nhodgson1993]

your 5 is upside down ^

but yey otherwise!

[jeffrey146]

your 5 is upside down ^

but yey otherwise!
Rather observant lol

[nhodgson1993]

Rather observant lol

"eagle eyed viewer"

I assume this is gonna be a swap?? What body?

[jeffrey146]

Nope just a euro hatch.

[nhodgson1993]

Nope just a euro hatch.

Sweeeet. I got excited for a tdi swap


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[jeffrey146]

Sweeeet. I got excited for a tdi swap


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Dammit I wish

[4point2]

put one of these underneath it [:(]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51tYuu-Sh3L._SX342_.jpg

found a puddle...

[cab509]

drove it, I need to change the oil and plugs though and rotate my tires before winter. Anyone else got some ideas on things I should look at for the 150K maintenance?

[GramCracker]

Car has gone to a new home. I'm really sad, but its onto new and different adventures in life!

I'll still troll you assholes every chance I get, and be present at Avantoberfests in the future...so you can't get rid of me that easily.

[happy2B5]

Wow. Had no idea. Replacement?

[moyenecorniche]

Car has gone to a new home. I'm really sad, but its onto new and different adventures in life!

I'll still troll you assholes every chance I get, and be present at Avantoberfests in the future...so you can't get rid of me that easily.

When did you decide that ?
What's next ?

[moyenecorniche]

OK.. What are the odds of posting at exactly the same time for 2 posts ??

[cab509]

Car has gone to a new home. I'm really sad, but its onto new and different adventures in life!

I'll still troll you assholes every chance I get, and be present at Avantoberfests in the future...so you can't get rid of me that easily.

SO when are you getting the next avant?

[GramCracker]

I'm eyeing the B8.5 S4 market, however prices are still relatively high. Definitely considering the S3. Maybe I'll stick it out with the Fiat for a bit. Who knows, I sure as hell have no idea what I'm doing.


SO when are you getting the next avant?

There is a silver stage 3 avant for $9k in the classifieds...


OK.. What are the odds of posting at exactly the same time for 2 posts ??

Stop creeping on him [:p]

[nhodgson1993]

I'm eyeing the B8.5 S4 market, however prices are still relatively high. Definitely considering the S3. Maybe I'll stick it out with the Fiat for a bit. Who knows, I sure as hell have no idea what I'm doing.

You confuse me beyond belief

[GramCracker]

You confuse me beyond belief

I confuse myself more than you will ever know. Skyline R32 is looking to be the play right now.

[nhodgson1993]

I confuse myself more than you will ever know. Skyline R32 is looking to be the play right now.

YES

[RallyeBourne]

I confuse myself more than you will ever know. Skyline R32 is looking to be the play right now.
YES

[nhodgson1993]

YES


YES


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1YmS_VDvMY

[cab509]

I confuse myself more than you will ever know. Skyline R32 is looking to be the play right now.

I'll be way more jealous of this then another stgIII avant. Just saying.

[moyenecorniche]

Stop creeping on him [:p]


I was there First !!

[GramCracker]

I'll be way more jealous of this then another stgIII avant. Just saying.

The issue for me is waiting and sourcing one. Mostly waiting because, DAMMIT I NEED IT NOW!

You can currently only legally bring in 4 months of production R32's to the states (Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov) all of with are the '89 model year. The deal is to find a car with a further out production month (so figure June of '90) purchase that car, then wait a bit to ship it over. It opens you to more cars to choose from and the prices are a good $3-4k lower. I have a few inquiries out to companies that deal in this specifically, so we will see where it goes over the coming months!

[Yogie]

Cleaned out an excess of baby clothes, food crumbs, birthday party supplies, blankets, wifes makeup and other assorted knick knacks. Now time to take it for a proper wash and be proud of what I drive again.

[RallyeBourne]

The issue for me is waiting and sourcing one. Mostly waiting because, DAMMIT I NEED IT NOW!

You can currently only legally bring in 4 months of production R32's to the states (Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov) all of with are the '89 model year. The deal is to find a car with a further out production month (so figure June of '90) purchase that car, then wait a bit to ship it over. It opens you to more cars to choose from and the prices are a good $3-4k lower. I have a few inquiries out to companies that deal in this specifically, so we will see where it goes over the coming months!
I looked into doing this to get a JDM Celica GT-Four here.

[nhodgson1993]

I looked into doing this to get a JDM Celica GT-Four here.

How did that go for you? Always been a huge fan of em.

[SliverJay]

The issue for me is waiting and sourcing one. Mostly waiting because, DAMMIT I NEED IT NOW!

You can currently only legally bring in 4 months of production R32's to the states (Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov) all of with are the '89 model year. The deal is to find a car with a further out production month (so figure June of '90) purchase that car, then wait a bit to ship it over. It opens you to more cars to choose from and the prices are a good $3-4k lower. I have a few inquiries out to companies that deal in this specifically, so we will see where it goes over the coming months!

Just buy a 1990 wait till the build month (as if CBP would check the month) do it yourself don't let a company do it! They will charge you to much to do a 7501.
Buy one out of Vancouver.....

[RallyeBourne]

How did that go for you? Always been a huge fan of em.
Well, the trans went out in my Ford Fiesta, and a buddy had a spare vehicle he sold to me for über cheap. That spare vehicle is my b5. :)

[s4ski]

Battery died. Replaced it. Few days later punctured a tire. Roadside service fixed it, but didn't put the cap on right and it fell off. Now got to order a cap. Meanwhile oil still leaking on my garage floor as I wait to get all the parts for valley pan gasket replacement. It's a part time job to keep up with this car! [:(]

[wporter]

Had a few of these at a local pub http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/22/7be3e8138ecb6d01773e8f48c20a2a38.jpg

While I waited for this to show up....
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/22/4db8f7b140a609238751e994d0ac5313.jpg


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[cab509]

^^that's never good, any idea what's wrong? hopefully nothing too serious.

[EvoRam]

Finally dropped off my CH's for Powder coating.


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[Andrew149]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/22/679013f98121c23a602501171900734b.jpg

Debadged my Avant, still deciding on to remove the Audi emblem or to install a A8 emblem

[tankdeer]

A8 rings

[tchuck]

Do one a8 ring on the far left and remove the two middle ones.

[0_o]

[cab509]

A8 Rings, that's what I want to do eventually

[dropshadow]

A8 rings [up]

http://i.imgur.com/cRG10.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/1RQmO.jpg

[CDN_S4]

^^^nice!!' Looks perfect

[CDN_S4]

Where do you buy these rings from?

[moyenecorniche]

Where do you buy these rings from?

Mordor ... more commonly known as the dealership lol

[dropshadow]

Where do you buy these rings from?

Got mine from GAP. Part number is 4E08537422ZZ

[CDN_S4]

^^thanks!

[jaustin]

^^ yikes 55.80 :(

Changing my oil while its warm outside and before the snow hits later today.

[Andrew149]

A8 rings [up]

http://i.imgur.com/cRG10.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/1RQmO.jpg

DAMNNN THAT LOOKS GOOD!!! [up]

[EvoRam]

Also, I ordered up all the parts (Minus JHM intake mani spacers) to change out my oil check valves.

For reference: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/587325-Warm-start-rattle-solved-on-my-car!


Ordered up JHM spacers today. Boom!

[RallyeBourne]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/26/a1dd813ef0d57d9bc846488a5b0eff9b.jpg

Cleaned them, new valve stems, got beads reseated. Will go on the b5 later on today.

[Raps]

Today I finally uploaded my GoPro footage from my first track day up at Sonoma Raceway.......can't wait to get it back out there. I also finally took a pic of my new suspension setup so i'll throw that in here as well : Just OEM s-line suspension w/ b5 caps and 18" VMR 710s but a perfect setup for me in the city. Any lower and I would lose the bottom of my car everyday for all those "not low enough guys".....

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/photo_47_.JPG

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/medium/photo_46_.JPG

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/medium/photo_45_.JPG

[KneeDragger]

Car has gone to a new home. I'm really sad, but its onto new and different adventures in life!

I'll still troll you assholes every chance I get, and be present at Avantoberfests in the future...so you can't get rid of me that easily.

RS2 time brah, lets get weird!

[RallyeBourne]

RS2 time brah, lets get weird!
Yes, please!

[CDN_S4]

Boosted it. But not the good kind of boost....
It needs a new battery. Current one dies after 3 days of parking.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/02/9890cda0a3340e1724e4e0aa1da0bd10.jpg

[Black Fire]

I actually bought one. [:D] No pictures at the moment because it's been shitty and raining outside since I picked it up Monday night, but it is SoCalS4Avant's old b6 s4.

[nhodgson1993]

Cracked the windshield after a truck was in the left lane kicking up rocks -.- but got it fixed and paid by insurace [up]

[crash1121]

^ I'm glad your insurance took care of it.[up]

Had rear control arms replaced, flushed tranny fluid, and performed an alignment on the '91 200TQA, so it's ready for the 700 mile road trip I'm going to take it on this weekend![drive]

[sandspeed]

I bought another one. Now I just have to ship my new-to-me 2005 S4 avant to my house.

[nhodgson1993]

^ I'm glad your insurance took care of it.[up]

Had rear control arms replaced, flushed tranny fluid, and performed an alignment on the '91 200TQA, so it's ready for the 700 mile road trip I'm going to take it on this weekend![drive]

Yeah huge relief. They replaced the windshield right away too even though I was passing by the place and decided to stop unannounced, which was awesome.

[carmudgeon]

Removed the 628 Servotronic relay, best mod yet.

[crash1121]

I gave it a thorough, exhaustive, and very much needed detail. The paint was clay barred, polished, and waxed. I also conditioned the seats, dash, door panels, as well as shampooed the carpet and mats. And last but not least, I cleaned up that beautiful engine bay. [:)] Can't wait to see it out in the sun tomorrow!

(To all photographers and those who appreciate nice quality photos, I apologize for the quality of mine. I know I need to retire my iPhone and invest in a REAL camera!) [:p]

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag328/Hayden_Castle/IMG_3467_zpsd2d74d1a.jpghttp://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag328/Hayden_Castle/IMG_3478_zps3936ba94.jpghttp://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag328/Hayden_Castle/IMG_3496_zps46247910.jpghttp://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag328/Hayden_Castle/IMG_3480_zps329f615c.jpghttp://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag328/Hayden_Castle/IMG_3485_zps586987c4.jpghttp://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag328/Hayden_Castle/IMG_3501_zps5292ac38.jpg

[happy2B5]

So nice! Even iphone shows off the work put into cleaning her up.

[AudiTLC]

crash1121,
DAMN! That looks fantastic

I've never seen one that clean! It's even rare to see them nowadays, personally never have in years.

[seal66]

I know I am about to ask some dumb questions. But, I have been curious on a few things.

I own a 2003 A4 Avant 3L. I was curious how much can be swapped between the various Avant models(2002-2008). I have been looking at Allroads and A6's for interior parts. I know I can use sedan parts as well from the b6/b7 models as well as the avant parts from b6/b7's.

[Black Fire]

I got new winter tires mounted up and the RS4 wheels refinished/powdercoated:

http://www.meilinkvision.com/s4/rs4_gold.jpg

[EvoRam]

Installed oil check and oil jet valves along with JHM mani spacers, a new PCV valve and suction jet pump.


http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p62/dsmer82/D0515FB4-97F7-49D0-817C-FADCE4556B83_zps6xlbutau.jpg (http://s125.photobucket.com/user/dsmer82/media/D0515FB4-97F7-49D0-817C-FADCE4556B83_zps6xlbutau.jpg.html)

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p62/dsmer82/B1761AD0-3BF2-4A26-B1B8-36004FC2F871_zpsejehfilg.jpg (http://s125.photobucket.com/user/dsmer82/media/B1761AD0-3BF2-4A26-B1B8-36004FC2F871_zpsejehfilg.jpg.html)

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p62/dsmer82/B1BAA7D9-4501-4EA7-AB2B-975900608397_zpsggobp9bn.jpg (http://s125.photobucket.com/user/dsmer82/media/B1BAA7D9-4501-4EA7-AB2B-975900608397_zpsggobp9bn.jpg.html)

[moyenecorniche]

I know I am about to ask some dumb questions. But, I have been curious on a few things.

I own a 2003 A4 Avant 3L. I was curious how much can be swapped between the various Avant models (2002-2008). I have been looking at Allroads and A6's for interior parts. I know I can use sedan parts as well from the b6/b7 models as well as the avant parts from b6/b7's.

Between the B6/B7 platform ( 2002-2008 ) much can be interchangeable. However this would be in the A4/S4 lineup, A6 is a wider car so most interior trim pieces will not fit. The Allroad should be fairly interchangeable but the best way to know is to reference the stock parts number. But the Allroad is kind of particular, as I consider the Pro's and Con's of either purchasing an Allroad or a 1.8T/2.0 or an S4 Avant. ( desperately needed for work )
As i have done if you are familiar at a dealership you can ask the parts person to download and print a schematic of the particular section and it's parts layout that you'd like to swap out.
A couple numbers may change but if tyne part looks exactly alike in the printout then it will work.
There are also certain VW parts that interchange with the B6/B7, another way of reducing costs. Especially with me and the S4 I'm always looking for an alternative OEM.

That said there are beneficial revisions from the B6 to the B7 as far as parts and all. One is definitely the wheel/hub bearing assembly. Coilpacks and other upgrades are a plus for the B6.

[seal66]

Between the B6/B7 platform ( 2002-2008 ) much can be interchangeable. However this would be in the A4/S4 lineup, A6 is a wider car so most interior trim pieces will not fit. The Allroad should be fairly interchangeable but the best way to know is to reference the stock parts number. But the Allroad is kind of particular, as I consider the Pro's and Con's of either purchasing an Allroad or a 1.8T/2.0 or an S4 Avant. ( desperately needed for work )
As i have done if you are familiar at a dealership you can ask the parts person to download and print a schematic of the particular section and it's parts layout that you'd like to swap out.
A couple numbers may change but if tyne part looks exactly alike in the printout then it will work.
There are also certain VW parts that interchange with the B6/B7, another way of reducing costs. Especially with me and the S4 I'm always looking for an alternative OEM.

That said there are beneficial revisions from the B6 to the B7 as far as parts and all. One is definitely the wheel/hub bearing assembly. Coilpacks and other upgrades are a plus for the B6.

Damn thanks for the great info. I have always been curious. I was curious if the A6 seats can fit in the A4, as well as the door cards really. I am the same as you when looking for the Alternative OEM parts. Great thing is I plan on doing things like the B7 center console swap, steering wheel(3 spoke), and wheel/hub bearing when it comes to it.

[moyenecorniche]

I assume you also have that wonderful 4 spoke steering. It's not that the 4 spokes bother me but that the wheel itself, more specifically it's overall diameter, thinner rim all makes me feel like it belongs on a Lincoln Continental, not a performance luxury. I do miss the 3 spoke of my previous B6. There are alternatives and I think one is the TTRS wheel. Issue is the controls that the 4 spoke is optioned with.

[nhodgson1993]

Finally got the ski rack and blizzaks on, went up to sugarbush and shredded some early season pow. Nice sunday [up]

[seal66]

I assume you also have that wonderful 4 spoke steering. It's not that the 4 spokes bother me but that the wheel itself, more specifically it's overall diameter, thinner rim all makes me feel like it belongs on a Lincoln Continental, not a performance luxury. I do miss the 3 spoke of my previous B6. There are alternatives and I think one is the TTRS wheel. Issue is the controls that the 4 spoke is optioned with.

Ya I have the big 4 spoke platinum wheel. I agree it feels like it should be in a Lincoln car. The avant is going to be the cheaply modified one in terms of using stock parts from other cars lol. I have a B7 I need to finish and looking at getting in to a S5 within the next two years.

[sandspeed]

Damn thanks for the great info. I have always been curious. I was curious if the A6 seats can fit in the A4, as well as the door cards really. I am the same as you when looking for the Alternative OEM parts. Great thing is I plan on doing things like the B7 center console swap, steering wheel(3 spoke), and wheel/hub bearing when it comes to it.

The door cards from an A6 or allroad (based on the A6 platform) will not fit. The seats might, but you're better off sticking with the B6/7 parts, which bolt right up.

[crash1121]

So nice! Even iphone shows off the work put into cleaning her up.
Thanks, it definitely needed it for sure!


crash1121,
DAMN! That looks fantastic

I've never seen one that clean! It's even rare to see them nowadays, personally never have in years.
Much appreciated! [:D]

[crash1121]

I drove it on a ~800 mile road trip over the weekend without a single hiccup, and gave it a bath this evening before driving back up to Boulder. [:)]

A few shots from the weekend:
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag328/Hayden_Castle/IMG_3546_zps18eb0e11.jpghttp://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag328/Hayden_Castle/IMG_3562_zps4d2c6f7e.jpghttp://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag328/Hayden_Castle/IMG_3559_zps8fb38995.jpg
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag328/Hayden_Castle/IMG_3563_zps93cb429d.jpg

[seal66]

The door cards from an A6 or allroad (based on the A6 platform) will not fit. The seats might, but you're better off sticking with the B6/7 parts, which bolt right up.


Awesome thanks for the info.