What Did You Do To Your Avant Today? [Archive] - Page 5

tankdeer

10-24-2011, 10:52 AM

Sad. Sad. Sad.
Yup. I feel we had one of the better examples of a B7. Didn't have 90% of the chronic problems people reported. [:(]

I'm glad to hear your wife is ok, though. Cars can always be replaced. Family, friends, and such...not so much. Keep us updated.
Thank you. I 100% agree. As much as we (her especially) absolutely loved that car, it's health is trivial compared to hers.

Depending on your needs, I do know a certain B6 S4 Avant 6MT that's for sale. [:D] lol
Dan, I would be lying if I told you that I wasn't looking at your classified not 15 minutes ago. B6 is not my first choice, but it's a definitely a contender.

tankdeer

10-24-2011, 10:54 AM

That sux Tank...

wow Tank! Glad the wife is all good. Sucks about the Avant, but that White B7 Titanium 6mt sound really good

Thanks gentlemen. White Ti is definitely looks good. As great as our avant was, it had one fatal flaw - autotragic. Will definitely be fixing that with it's replacement.

SoCalS4Avant

10-24-2011, 11:23 AM

Yup. I feel we had one of the better examples of a B7. Didn't have 90% of the chronic problems people reported. [:(]

Thank you. I 100% agree. As much as we (her especially) absolutely loved that car, it's health is trivial compared to hers.

Dan, I would be lying if I told you that I wasn't looking at your classified not 15 minutes ago. B6 is not my first choice, but it's a definitely a contender.

Always good when you feel like you had one of the better cars...except when it goes away. Then you're left hanging. It's great to know how solid these cars are built, that with an accident of this magnitude, your wife can get out, walk away, and keep looking for a new wagon to love. You'll find one, that's not tiptragic, preferably! [:D]. That's the biggest problem with the B8's...never a manual offering.

As for my B6, I understand about looking for B7's. I, myself, was looking to "upgrade" from the B6 to a B7 at one point. Instead, I ended up with the B8! LOL

tankdeer

10-24-2011, 11:53 AM

Thanks Dan, but I don't think it counts as an "upgrade" if you still have both, and have for a while now. [:)]

Rabbit

10-24-2011, 11:58 AM

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gKJbfukrOl8/TqWzVReI_4I/AAAAAAAAAUw/ibBVpqmzsD8/s720/Pass%252520Side.jpg
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-xxl2gkA0rEs/TqWzVY02i-I/AAAAAAAAAU0/lNlANdKfceY/s720/Front.jpg
The image of a fireman walking up to my car holding a large ax and crow bar will forever haunt me... And so will the noise of him using said crow bar.

tankdeer

10-24-2011, 12:06 PM

And there she is. Not pretty.

SoCalS4Avant

10-24-2011, 12:53 PM

Oy. Yeah, that hurt. Sorry guys, that's never a fun situation to be in. Unfortunately, I've had two of my cars totalled in my life. Never a fun experience, regardless of which side you're on.

The thing I hate, is that you can look at it and thing "it's not totalled," then they get it all pulled apart, and the interior pieces that need replacing start adding up quick.

tankdeer

10-24-2011, 12:57 PM

Yeah, we're fairly certain it's totaled. Going down to the tow yard after work to pick through the car. I'll grab some better pics then.

McGovs2.7TB5

10-24-2011, 01:21 PM

Damn Tank, Rabbit sorry about the avant. Glad everyone is OK.

I've got one last item to square up before the upcoming winter. Got new wiper blades, replaced a couple bulbs and have a set of snows for the stockers waiting for me at Discount Tire this afternoon.

tankdeer

10-24-2011, 01:43 PM

Damn Tank, Rabbit sorry about the avant. Glad everyone is OK.
Thanks Gov 'ppreciate it.

tankdeer

10-24-2011, 06:48 PM

More pics. Definitely totaled. Both frame rails are destroyed. Whole front of the car - crash bar, core support, etc is all pushed at at least 8 inches to the left.

[=(]
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6050/6278150403_e576d4bdc0_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tankdeer/6278150403/)

Entire front of car shoved to the side
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6225/6278148699_dab0c246de_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tankdeer/6278148699/)

You can see where she got hit
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6213/6278153291_45187c1335_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tankdeer/6278153291/)

Frame rail:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6019/6278146059_c214d4aa06_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tankdeer/6278146059/)

More http://www.flickr.com/photos/tankdeer/sets/72157627971851130/with/6278153291/

Turbwhistle

10-24-2011, 06:49 PM

Holy cow, what did she hit, i may have missed it sorry. Glad she is ok though.

tankdeer

10-24-2011, 06:58 PM

Holy cow, what did she hit, i may have missed it sorry. Glad she is ok though.
Lady ran a red and slammed into our car. Wife had the green.

Rabbit

10-24-2011, 07:09 PM

I got hit by a 92 Ford Escort...

SoCalS4Avant

10-24-2011, 08:15 PM

S^*T! Sorry, Tank and Rabbit. I've got a feeling you're right. [=(]

tankdeer

10-24-2011, 08:33 PM

S^*T! Sorry, Tank and Rabbit. I've got a feeling you're right. [=(]
Yeah, it was a solid smack - from an escort nonetheless. I don't think we'll be getting this one back.

naiku

10-25-2011, 05:34 AM

McGovs2.7TB5

10-25-2011, 07:34 AM

Thanks Gov 'ppreciate it.

For sure. If you want I may be able to go take a look at that unicorn for you.

tankdeer

10-25-2011, 08:11 AM

Sucks to see your car like that, but at least good to hear your wife is fine. Good luck finding a new one.

Are you going to be trying to get any parts from your (wrecked) car to try and put on the new one (obviously depending on if you get another B7 Avant)?
Thanks. We picked through it yesterday and took everything that wasn't bolted down (even took the cargo cover. car was missing it when we bought it, so it seemed like the thing to do [:p]). Other than that, no we don't really plan on parting out. It only had minor mods and nothing is really worth the effort to get back. The wheels are about the only thing but the only thing I have to replace them with is our winters and I'd rather keep those than get the VMRs. We were bored with them anyways.

For sure. If you want I may be able to go take a look at that unicorn for you.
Good call. I forgot you were in Denver. I might just take you up on that. I'll PM you if we go that route.

Gdlaszako

10-25-2011, 04:07 PM

dude that sucks about the car but look on the bright side if you get extra insurance money it could go towards new mods

tankdeer

10-25-2011, 04:08 PM

dude that sucks about the car but look on the bright side if you get extra insurance money it could go towards new mods
Lol. I don't think we'd get that much extra. Here's hoping though

blmlozz

10-25-2011, 04:13 PM

spent a good hour and a half cleaning up the HP2 Calipers, knuckles and dust shields. Found out one of the calipers is missing the tensioner pad, aside from the fact that they're both bent like someone pried at the metal instead of acutally figuring out how to release it. No idea how I'll find something like that, FML.

More pics. Definitely totaled. Both frame rails are destroyed. Whole front of the car - crash bar, core support, etc is all pushed at at least 8 inches to the left.

very rough, but if it makes you feel better; here's an opportunity to start over and do things different.

vicegrip

10-25-2011, 04:45 PM

Sorry to hear about your cars guys, I know how it feels. My Passat wagon was written off 2 weeks ago and thats why im on audizine now :)

on a positive note, i painted my winters this weekend:

http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy93/Bencress/IMG_0724.jpg
http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy93/Bencress/IMG_0725.jpg
http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy93/Bencress/IMG_0728.jpg

Winter tires on soon enough, sorry for the cell phone pics

Gdlaszako

10-26-2011, 02:14 PM

did the rear bearing today sorry no pics really simple process though if you have questions I can probably answer them. also just in time for the snow to come in. haven't put the winters on for some reason though.

Gdlaszako

10-26-2011, 02:15 PM

and did front mud flaps

M-Dub

10-26-2011, 02:21 PM

fixed my dipped headlights...

nothing truely exciting but I'm happy about it.

Saracen

10-26-2011, 02:46 PM

$20 ebay RS4 centercaps....and happen to be color matched to my gunmetal V710's almost perfectly.

Amazing how much of a difference they make.

Turbwhistle

10-26-2011, 03:12 PM

$20 ebay RS4 centercaps....and happen to be color matched to my gunmetal V710's almost perfectly.

Amazing how much of a difference they make.
Pictures?

Saracen

10-26-2011, 04:17 PM

Pictures?

Unfortunately the pictures were on my 3GS and I forgot to get them off before wiping it when upgrading this week. I'll take pictures tonight.

Axel-

10-26-2011, 05:27 PM

Ok, now I can officially say the Supercharger has been installed (albeit, not fully hooked up).

http://www.gauntlet.net/audi/JHM_Supercharger.JPG

yourtoys7

10-27-2011, 07:37 AM

S4 door blades,
cargo box :)

B/W
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z388/mmike189/111.jpg

Saracen

10-27-2011, 09:26 AM

Pictures?

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4SbE0lcQ8_k/TqmFszz7LQI/AAAAAAAAE0s/RiP8Q8-sSfs/s800/P73260300.jpg

feelgood156

10-28-2011, 09:37 AM

well, it was last night but we had to push-start her up...New Battery 3-4 years into the car's life--doesn't that seem a little strange??

BCsniper

10-28-2011, 10:42 AM

Axel - You should have thrown Twins Autoworks a few extra buck to srub the front of your engine with some Simple Green while they were installing the SC to clean off all the old oil

yourtoys7 - That picture looks great in Black&White. The BBS CH's really bring out the whole shot. So was the Cascade box what Thule had before they cam out with the Atlantis models?

I myself just mounted my Whispbars and Atlantis 1600 last night. After driving with it today I think I may need to adjust a little more to make it more sturdy on the roof. That or actually put something in it, and hopefully that will keep it from shaking in the wind the way it does a little bit. That's the good bit of news I have for my car. The not so good news is that I believe USPS has lost the wood trim I was sending to oCarbon and that my car is making a pretty terrible noise that may be coming from under the timing belt covers

tankdeer

10-28-2011, 10:58 AM

Amber, we had to replace our battery about 6 months ago. Given ours was an 06, but still seems kinda young for a battery. I wonder if the factory batteries only last a few years, instead of ~10 on an aftermarket??

yourtoys7

10-28-2011, 12:04 PM

Axel - You should have thrown JHM a few extra buck to srub the front of your engine with some Simple Green while they were installing the SC to clean off all the old oil

yourtoys7 - That picture looks great in Black&White. The BBS CH's really bring out the whole shot. So was the Cascade box what Thule had before they cam out with the Atlantis models?

I myself just mounted my Whispbars and Atlantis 1600 last night. After driving with it today I think I may need to adjust a little more to make it more sturdy on the roof. That or actually put something in it, and hopefully that will keep it from shaking in the wind the way it does a little bit. That's the good bit of news I have for my car. The not so good news is that I believe USPS has lost the wood trim I was sending to oCarbon and that my car is making a pretty terrible noise that may be coming from under the timing belt covers

Yes, I believe so, Atlantis 1600 is just little linger. I have 1.5" left with snowboard in, anyone with longer one, sorry you can't come w. me :)

wpg2.0T

10-29-2011, 11:15 AM

Got the Avant ready for the impending snow.
Put on my winter wheels/tires.
2012 A6 19 x 8.5 Sport wheels and Blizzak 255/35 R19 tires.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g185/JettaMK5/IMG_1369.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g185/JettaMK5/IMG_1367.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g185/JettaMK5/IMG_1366.jpg

[:D]Now where's that white stuff?

tankdeer

10-29-2011, 11:30 AM

19" winters? You're a mad man. [:)]

Shanster

10-29-2011, 09:34 PM

In NH right now and it is snowing like a son of a bitch. Unreal...all the trees still have leaves and are pretty much hanging out into the roads. Wouldn't be surprised if we lose power any minute.

The bad stuff:
A few weeks ago, some Jim Brone backed into my front passenger-side fender while I was parked in Boston and...yup, you guessed it...they didn't leave any insurance info. Fucking street parking. I think its time I sacked up and got a parking spot.

The good stuff:
Well, after being Unitronic Stage 1 for about a month, I managed to finally get the time to switch out my diverter valve to the Revision D. I was really interested in seeing what the insides looked like so I pulled it apart, checked it out and put it back together. no big deal. Except I didn't notice that the spring had fallen out until I had the whole car back together. I was f'n pissed. Before I had the new DV installed, I was asking myself why the piston was sticking, but it never occurred to me that anything was missing. Anyway...I'm all good now and the car runs great.

I also managed to fix the major hood gap that I've had since July after installing FLYs V4 LEDs. That was also a prick of misery trying to get just right but it was absolutely worth effort.

Next week: Blizzaks!

yourtoys7

10-29-2011, 10:47 PM

19" Niceeee...

wpg2.0T

10-30-2011, 09:50 AM

19" winters? You're a mad man. [:)]

Well, why not?[:D] We are after all Canadian.

Gdlaszako

10-30-2011, 10:25 AM

I was just at the audi dealer seeing how much parts were ( way to much) but the dealer was selling 19's and 20's as winter setups. If that brings any new info.

Gdlaszako

10-30-2011, 10:27 AM

and I'm going to be taking a winter photo shoot if there's any snow left soon I post pics if I do

moyenecorniche

10-30-2011, 02:37 PM

Took a photo.....Is it correct to surmise we've not had snow on October in CT for how many decades....?

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu294/MarcJM/5a9ddac9.jpg

kneel

10-30-2011, 04:16 PM

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g185/JettaMK5/IMG_1367.jpg

baller winter setup! love it

today: i dug the car out from tree branches and snow. 15"+ yesterday with this weird Oct. snow storm.

also scored a great deal on a SB OFE stg4 clutch w/lwfw!

Lukerobbins03

10-30-2011, 04:38 PM

Bought it and brought it to its new home.

Turbwhistle

10-30-2011, 05:00 PM

I put my winter wheels on a day to late, and i beat the sh*t out of my summers. I also messed up some other stuff because the car isn't driving as it should. I will be replacing my control arms soon, and i will be changing my oil within a few days. Here is a picture from my first snow with the car.
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/turbwhistle/d158f84a.jpg

boy412

10-31-2011, 05:51 AM

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g185/JettaMK5/IMG_1369.jpg

What's with the South Carolina sticker on your window? Not really a huge fan of the B8, but that is a nice looking car!

boy412

10-31-2011, 05:59 AM

Spent a good hour and a half cleaning up the HP2 Calipers, knuckles and dust shields. Found out one of the calipers is missing the tensioner pad, aside from the fact that they're both bent like someone pried at the metal instead of acutally figuring out how to release it. No idea how I'll find something like that, FML.

Yeah...those are good brakes but if you ever need to find a part you're pretty much screwed. I'm not even sure I know what the tensioner pad looks like! Mine are coming off in a few weeks (wheel bearing replacement time) and I'm going to give them a good going over.

@tankdeer - You have my sincere condolences. Those pictures make me very sad, but I am glad that nobody was hurt. Good find on that Unicorn! [up]

wpg2.0T

10-31-2011, 06:20 PM

What's with the South Carolina sticker on your window?

Annual vacation destination. Get to miss a couple of month's of snow.[:D]

Axel-

11-02-2011, 08:20 AM

Finally picked up the car with the new supercharger and other mods. Fun!

kneel

11-02-2011, 10:43 AM

Finally picked up the car with the new supercharger and other mods. Fun!

more details!

Axel-

11-02-2011, 11:01 AM

more details!

Well, I'm still breaking in the new clutch so haven't fully pushed the car but you certainly feel a big difference. The car just wants to go, all the time. I'm having to relearn how to drive it due to the new tune (didn't have a tune prior), lwfw and stage 4 clutch. The revs go up like crazy at the lightest touch and the friction point on the clutch is very short and instantly grabs. Creeping is a bitch until I adapt. Sound wise, there's a louder ticking from the injectors but barely noticeable from inside the car when driving it. Slight whine at idle from the vortech but you can't hear it at higher rpms (whether it's because it's drowned out by everything else or whether it goes away, I have no clue). The intake is replaced with a cone filter so that adds to the already existing catless dps and catback. Overall, car sounds mean! I think people think I'm a douche at intersections when I suddenly rev the engine. However, it's just me adjusting to the sensitive gas pedal and unforgiving clutch. lol

Shanster

11-02-2011, 01:01 PM

Axel,

You've got to upload video when you get a chance! It sounds pretty intriguing...

Gdlaszako

11-02-2011, 01:17 PM

Axel for sure upload a video I want to hear that car. and see it go.

OB1

11-05-2011, 06:26 AM

New rotors and hats. The "slots" on my old rotors were no more ** haha.
http://i42.tinypic.com/ix60t4.jpg

GramCracker

11-05-2011, 08:12 AM

I think people think I'm a douche at intersections when I suddenly rev the engine.

Its hard to look like a douche when driving a German super wagon

Jupiteraudi

11-05-2011, 08:19 AM

http://img.tapatalk.com/a689095a-53ca-03e1.jpg

This is what I'm doing!

hardcore

11-06-2011, 08:01 AM

washed it. found

Batcave

11-06-2011, 08:22 AM

^what he said + plus I waxed and installed winter tires.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6044/6318942016_5cecdfd315_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ifindoubt/6318942016/)

naiku

11-07-2011, 05:31 AM

Washed it yesterday, had a deer hit it today. Note, the deer hit me. F*cker. Not a huge amount of damage, but a dent in the drivers door, and a larger dent in the rear door.

paulorama

11-07-2011, 07:59 AM

gave it to my friend who works at a detailer shop to wash, polish, fill rock chips, wax and wetsand the peeling clearcoat off my roof in preparation for roof vinyling.

I hate watching my own car drive away[:(] but at least its for a good purpose

Avantageous

11-07-2011, 09:10 AM

Unloaded my old BBS RCs from my 2004.:R32 to a fellow Vdub and equaled out my tire pressure
for better cornering with the kids in their car seats...HAHAHA

They get a kick out of acceleration out of a corner.

Gdlaszako

11-07-2011, 04:44 PM

gave A big hug to her when I got back and gave some..... Drank (gas)

illusive45

11-07-2011, 05:57 PM

Nothing biggie...just went with the black optic treatment to the front of the C6:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jNna7cnA-0E/TrI28YYh-VI/AAAAAAAABG0/czwalnIv21k/s1280/2011.10.31%2B002.jpg
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JxztYxuFmVM/TrI291K3LCI/AAAAAAAABHA/ZTRmqCIWsfQ/s1280/2011.10.31%2B004.jpg
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-pm-k4O0i22s/TrI3BP680UI/AAAAAAAABHo/Mr3fqTdOIQA/s1280/2011.10.31%2B011.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-05wWiKOJoBM/TrI3CYTK-hI/AAAAAAAABH8/5gfId3E0EuA/s1280/2011.10.31%2B015.jpg

CARTEL

11-07-2011, 08:58 PM

^^ Very nice!

I lowered mine, put some new wheels on (my favorite wheels of all time), and fixed my DTS.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/xcartelx/photo-25.jpg

Lukerobbins03

11-08-2011, 12:44 AM

^^ Very nice!

I lowered mine, put some new wheels on (my favorite wheels of all time), and fixed my DTS.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/xcartelx/photo-25.jpg

Looks good. I'm considering switching wheels on my ultrasport onto my s4 just because I'm curious how the ultrasport a would look on the Nogaro avant.

Lukerobbins03

11-08-2011, 01:00 AM

tankdeer

11-08-2011, 07:45 AM

CARTEL

11-08-2011, 07:52 AM

Thanks. I took the wrap off a couple months ago. It's just been down in So Cal in storage for a few months...

Axel-

11-08-2011, 07:59 AM

Axel for sure upload a video I want to hear that car. and see it go.

Still working on a few bugs. JHM sent a very conservative tune (too conservative) and the car is running a little lean. Emailed them some logs this morning so hopefully they can analyse them and tweak the tune and ship me a new chip. Will keep everyone updated. The car sounds even better with the supercharger (more flow through the exhaust I guess). Will upload video when it's all ready.

CARTEL

11-08-2011, 08:09 AM

Shouldn't it be too rich with a conservative tune?

Axel-

11-08-2011, 08:27 AM

Shouldn't it be too rich with a conservative tune?

By conservative, I mean not enough fuel in the AFR. You can call that too liberal if you want lol (sorry, I'm Canadian and the opposite of the "Conservatives" politically are the "Liberals" :) )

SleeperAvant

11-08-2011, 08:53 AM

Axel, what AFR's are you seeing in the logs from a WOT run?

Axel-

11-08-2011, 09:08 AM

Axel, what AFR's are you seeing in the logs from a WOT run?

No idea (although the issue doesn't seem to occur at WOT. More like half to 3/4 throttle). It's very random and interim based. Happens at any gear, any speed, any rev but doesn't happen all the time. Someone else drove it for 10 minutes and didn't really feel much bogging. Obviously, I drive it a lot more and so I feel it often.

I also got these ECLs:

Address 01: Engine
Control Module Part Number: 8E2 910 560
Component and/or Version: 4.7+ V8JHM 93+ G 0030
Software Coding: 0007711
Work Shop Code: WSC 94827
2 Faults Found

17536 - Fuel Trim; Bank 1 (Mult): System too Lean
P1128 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - MIL ON
Freeze Frame
Fault Status: 11100001
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Mileage: 114210 km
Time Indication: 0

Freeze Frame
RPM: 2263 /min
Load: 17.6 %
Speed: 59.0 km/h
Temperature: 94.0°C
Temperature: 36.0°C
Absolute Pres.: 990.0 mbar
Voltage: 13.843 V

17538 - Fuel Trim; Bank 2 (Mult): System too Lean
P1130 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - MIL ON
Freeze Frame
Fault Status: 11100001
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Mileage: 114210 km
Time Indication: 0

Freeze Frame
RPM: 2263 /min
Load: 17.6 %
Speed: 59.0 km/h
Temperature: 94.0°C
Temperature: 36.0°C
Absolute Pres.: 990.0 mbar
Voltage: 13.843 V

SleeperAvant

11-08-2011, 09:17 AM

I'm guessing the primary O2's are faulty. What injectors went in when the tune and supercharger went in? Maybe we should continue this dialogue in your supercharger thread in respective forum.

Axel-

11-08-2011, 09:25 AM

I'm guessing the primary O2's are faulty. What injectors went in when the tune and supercharger went in? Maybe we should continue this dialogue in your supercharger thread in respective forum.

That's what many people are suggesting. However, Jay from JHM seems to think it's the tune and I'm also not the first person to experience this after a JHM sc install (someone else in Cali went through the same thing and JHM simply tweaked the tune).

As for continuing the conversation in the other thread, sure :)

Gdlaszako

11-08-2011, 04:37 PM

You should try multiple tunes if you want to see big differences.

Axel-

11-08-2011, 05:38 PM

You should try multiple tunes if you want to see big differences.

Well right now, I'm just waiting for JHM to do their analysis and ship out a corrected tune. They'll update their tune over time should they deem it necessary. You have to remember that the supercharger is powerful enough to blow the engine so it's not a matter of getting the most out of it, it's a matter of getting it just right.

7speed

11-08-2011, 07:00 PM

Dropped the trans to remove the clutch

http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq194/audizine/20111108_070839.jpg

SoCalS4Avant

11-09-2011, 08:37 AM

A sad day...the S4 Avant sold. New owner will be picking it up this weekend, and headed back to the East Coast. Treat him well east coasters.

tankdeer

11-09-2011, 08:46 AM

A sad day...the S4 Avant sold. New owner will be picking it up this weekend, and headed back to the East Coast. Treat him well east coasters.
Congrats/condolences Dan. Sorry we couldn't keep it here on the west coast.

SoCalS4Avant

11-09-2011, 08:49 AM

Congrats/condolences Dan. Sorry we couldn't keep it here on the west coast.

You and me both. Although, I'm glad I won't have to SEE it around, even if she may be on the boards.

tankdeer

11-09-2011, 08:51 AM

You and me both. Although, I'm glad I won't have to SEE it around, even if she may be on the boards.
Yeah, I hear ya. Salt in the wound.

SoCalS4Avant

11-09-2011, 08:57 AM

Yeah, I hear ya. Salt in the wound.

Exactly. I will say, that this frees me up to start working on the B8 again. I've got plans.

Furthermore, I've got to start working on my E30 318 also.

The garage space is opening up, and it's time to do work!

tankdeer

11-09-2011, 09:04 AM

Exactly. I will say, that this frees me up to start working on the B8 again. I've got plans.

Furthermore, I've got to start working on my E30 318 also.

The garage space is opening up, and it's time to do work!
Good man. Hope you are keeping the vanity plate for the B8. What are your plans for the E30? I was thinking about picking one up as a second car within the next year. Cheap and plentiful

SoCalS4Avant

11-09-2011, 09:49 AM

Good man. Hope you are keeping the vanity plate for the B8. What are your plans for the E30? I was thinking about picking one up as a second car within the next year. Cheap and plentiful

Yeah, I'm definitely looking to keep the plates. Since the buyer is out-of-state, he won't need them!

As for the E30, I'm going to look to get a little maintenance done - I need to replace the power steering hoses. I need to do rear shock mounts on both sides, and am contemplating doing coilovers or sport springs and shocks. I'd like to get a short shifter, but really, the car is awesome as is. For as small of displacement as the 318 M40 motor is, it's a torquey little beast. I love it.

tankdeer

11-09-2011, 09:58 AM

Yeah, I'm definitely looking to keep the plates. Since the buyer is out-of-state, he won't need them!

As for the E30, I'm going to look to get a little maintenance done - I need to replace the power steering hoses. I need to do rear shock mounts on both sides, and am contemplating doing coilovers or sport springs and shocks. I'd like to get a short shifter, but really, the car is awesome as is. For as small of displacement as the 318 M40 motor is, it's a torquey little beast. I love it.
Cool man. I know a lot of people really like the M40. Seems to have something of a cult following. More than the M20 at least, since everybody seems to swap those with M50/S50s.

Anyways, back on topic.

SoCalS4Avant

11-09-2011, 10:28 AM

Anyways, back on topic.

Indeed. I'm going to start looking into door blades/stone guards for the B8. I'm also looking to try and find a shop to color match my new spoiler/cap on the B8. I want to make sure it looks like the S4 front cap.

The brushed aluminum piece on the front -
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7649816/s4_4.jpg

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/19b.jpg

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/20a.jpg

kneel

11-09-2011, 10:30 AM

A sad day...the S4 Avant sold. New owner will be picking it up this weekend, and headed back to the East Coast. Treat him well east coasters.

Hope it come here to the Tri-state area. Then i can get your Avant at Avantoberfest in the fall!
I hope the East Coaster does treat her well.

SoCalS4Avant

11-09-2011, 10:53 AM

Hope it come here to the Tri-state area. Then i can get your Avant at Avantoberfest in the fall!
I hope the East Coaster does treat her well.

Definitely in the Tri-State area. I'll be pointing him your direction.

Tking503

11-09-2011, 12:51 PM

GIAC Software upgrade and a bunch of Vag-Com Stuff. It's in the shop picking it up in a bit!!!

kneel

11-09-2011, 10:15 PM

Definitely in the Tri-State area. I'll be pointing him your direction.

PM me or email me some info

oh and painted up the winter shoes. Now waiting for some Blizzacks!

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/300683_10150344116810178_539685177_8516246_6432407 24_n.jpg

ilko

11-10-2011, 12:20 PM

Those look nice Neil!

I installed a set of S4 Cab seats in my Avant. Same dimensions as the S4 Recaros with the beefier bolsters and thigh support... at 1/3 the cost.

Passenger side S4 Cab + driver side regular for comparo:

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/ilko44/USP/IMG_4567.jpg

Both seats installed:

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/ilko44/USP/IMG_4568.jpg

SleeperAvant

11-10-2011, 12:37 PM

Nice seats! Did you get them from a wreck yard or something?

Stubek

11-10-2011, 12:42 PM

Ordered hotchkis swaybars, wash, wax, cleaned the seats

ilko

11-10-2011, 12:50 PM

Nice seats! Did you get them from a wreck yard or something?

Got them from Kittrell right here.

Stubek

11-10-2011, 01:07 PM

Just took a pic at work of the clean car
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/stubek/Avant/IMG_11581.jpg

Axel-

11-10-2011, 01:59 PM

Still working on a few bugs. JHM sent a very conservative tune (too conservative) and the car is running a little lean. Emailed them some logs this morning so hopefully they can analyse them and tweak the tune and ship me a new chip. Will keep everyone updated. The car sounds even better with the supercharger (more flow through the exhaust I guess). Will upload video when it's all ready.

Spoke to JHM for a good long while (what awesome guys). Anyway, it's all good. They're sending out a new tune to clear the cell (tiny adjustment) but all is within normal operating parameters. I just need to finish breaking the clutch in. Trying to get some local Audi guys to come out on the 19th to put together some video footage.

SleeperAvant

11-10-2011, 03:40 PM

That sounds great man.

Lukerobbins03

11-10-2011, 08:44 PM

New control arms tie rod ends and upper strut mounts. Also stopped for a few pics.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6093/6332338493_c16a7d708b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69642387@N05/6332338493/)
IMG_3093 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69642387@N05/6332338493/) by lukerobbins2011 (http://www.flickr.com/people/69642387@N05/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6093/6332332771_ec6b53daf4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69642387@N05/6332332771/)
IMG_3112 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69642387@N05/6332332771/) by lukerobbins2011 (http://www.flickr.com/people/69642387@N05/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6040/6333078252_4c656a57e2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69642387@N05/6333078252/)
IMG_3100 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69642387@N05/6333078252/) by lukerobbins2011 (http://www.flickr.com/people/69642387@N05/), on Flickr

kneel

11-10-2011, 09:52 PM

damn! your low!

boostedAvant

11-10-2011, 10:23 PM

damn! your low!

I love it! Damn it looks good.

Lukerobbins03

11-11-2011, 07:34 AM

Thanks. It's on air. Probably part of the reason the arms went with 54000 miles on them haha

rxs1407

11-11-2011, 11:01 AM

So i got the replacement car today and she is perfect..
Parking sensors where they should be... Went for white stitching and light pack on top of wot i ordered the first time...
Took a couple of pics and here she is...

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s180/rxs1407/DSC_0002-1.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s180/rxs1407/DSC_0003-2.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s180/rxs1407/DSC_0004-2.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s180/rxs1407/DSC_0006-1.jpg

Do we have any paint shop pro experts?? Could they make the inside of my wheels black, and keep the silver outside part???

Will post up more pics when i get sometime.....
Dodge

tankdeer

11-11-2011, 11:43 AM

Beautiful Ti. Perhaps I missed it, but what happened/was wrong with the original car?

rxs1407

11-11-2011, 12:03 PM

Beautiful Ti. Perhaps I missed it, but what happened/was wrong with the original car?

The one before was delivered without front parking sensors.. So Audi ordered a new one for me ..

tankdeer

11-11-2011, 12:29 PM

The one before was delivered without front parking sensors.. So Audi ordered a new one for me ..
Wow, nice. You'd think they'd just retrofit them or something. Good deal for you. 6MT I assume (hope) being in the UK? Also what engine?

rxs1407

11-11-2011, 01:04 PM

Wow, nice. You'd think they'd just retrofit them or something. Good deal for you. 6MT I assume (hope) being in the UK? Also what engine?

2.0TDi ,the last one was 3.0TDI , and cost of fuel and so many police camera's , decided on smaller engine.. But would have loved quattro..

Sorry dont know wot 6MT is? wheels?

Audi UK would not retro fit front sensors.....

ilko

11-11-2011, 01:19 PM

Sorry dont know wot 6MT is? wheels?

6 speed manual transmission.

Great looking car, enjoy it in good health!

rxs1407

11-11-2011, 01:22 PM

6 speed manual transmission.

Great looking car, enjoy it in good health!

Nope auto .. If i had a Porsche or Ferrari i would have a manual.. Love the auto on the Audi.. so smooth..

Gdlaszako

11-11-2011, 04:32 PM

why would you want a automatic trani Manuals are so much more fun.

ilko

11-11-2011, 04:41 PM

why would you want a automatic trani Manuals are so much more fun.

Not when you're stuck in traffic.

Gdlaszako

11-11-2011, 04:54 PM

true true.

Kem

11-11-2011, 05:35 PM

Was a great week for the avant with one minor issue. Went to JHM to get piggie pipes done and their fantastic tune (what a difference their chip makes). Car sounds a bit meaner and feels a lot faster, although probably only ~15hp more, but it'e evident throughout the entire powerband.

http://filip.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sierra_02.jpg

bryzf1

11-11-2011, 10:26 PM

Drag raced it... WITH THE ROOF BOX ON!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23332949@N05/6335922997/in/photostream

CCA4

11-12-2011, 05:16 AM

^^ AWESOMe [:D]

Gdlaszako

11-12-2011, 07:47 AM

Drag raced it... WITH THE ROOF BOX ON!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23332949@N05/6335922997/in/photostream

[o_o] I love it.

naiku

11-12-2011, 02:40 PM

2.0TDi ,the last one was 3.0TDI , and cost of fuel and so many police camera's , decided on smaller engine.. But would have loved quattro..

Nice looking Avant! Where in Hampshire are you? I grew up in Winchester.

Drag raced it... WITH THE ROOF BOX ON!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23332949@N05/6335922997/in/photostream

That is quite possibly the best thing I have seen in a long time. Do you have any more videos? I bet it shut a few people up who were laughing at you with the roof box on when that thing tore down the strip.

My Avant today got new tires, stupid alignment tore the inside of the front wheels down to the cords. Annoying as I probably had another 15,000 miles of tread left on them. The thing is I still get some kind of weird vibration, need to figure out what to check next. Wheel bearings?

bryzf1

11-12-2011, 04:21 PM

^I had an acquaintance in the stands take another vid for me and he said he'll upload it to photobucket, I'll post it up as soon as he sends me the link.

rxs1407

11-13-2011, 12:43 AM

Nice looking Avant! Where in Hampshire are you? I grew up in Winchester.

That is quite possibly the best thing I have seen in a long time. Do you have any more videos? I bet it shut a few people up who were laughing at you with the roof box on when that thing tore down the strip.

My Avant today got new tires, stupid alignment tore the inside of the front wheels down to the cords. Annoying as I probably had another 15,000 miles of tread left on them. The thing is I still get some kind of weird vibration, need to figure out what to check next. Wheel bearings?

Not far, Andover..

catbed

11-14-2011, 10:13 AM

Not today, but yesterday I wet-sanded and spray painted my previously flat black bumper with a gloss black automotive enamel.

Today I adjusted the bumper position up-and-down, as well as the fitment at the wheel well. Much better, but no pics, yet. Next on the list is the center diff mod, flush trans, and refurb'd exhaust.

Huli467

11-14-2011, 04:10 PM

Changed out the snub mount this morning. Check it out:

http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv101/huli467/SnubMount.jpg

Feels so much better with the new Apikol snub mount.

Also switched out the front bumper reflectors for brilliant black marker deletes I got from ECS over 6 months ago. LOL! Finally.

ginch

11-14-2011, 06:44 PM

Had a chance to clean the front suspension a bit........

Before:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/Ginch/photo2.jpg

After

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/Ginch/photo3.jpg

ON my new Sprint blue beast....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/Ginch/s44.png

Derek

Rabbit

11-14-2011, 06:53 PM

Nice!

murphy_boy_2

11-14-2011, 07:24 PM

Changed my oil to Rotella T6 yesterday and tomorrow I'll be changing all the trans and diff fluid with Amsoil which I got for 40 cents above my dealers cost... Pretty happy about that!

clawfilm

11-15-2011, 06:13 AM

Ginch: Sent a PM a few days ago. Receive it?

Can't believe you have Mark's car! Congrats again.

Stubek

11-15-2011, 08:17 AM

Loaned her to the guys at 034 to do some "product development" for the B8 platform. Don't know what they are doing, but I bet it will be good.

rxs1407

11-15-2011, 08:28 AM

Loaned her to the guys at 034 to do some "product development" for the B8 platform. Don't know what they are doing, but I bet it will be good.

Wot is "034" ???

Capt. Obvious

11-15-2011, 08:36 AM

http://www.034motorsport.com/

Stubek

11-15-2011, 08:39 AM

Thanks Capt. Obvious, living up to your name :)

ginch

11-15-2011, 08:48 AM

Ginch: Sent a PM a few days ago. Receive it?

Can't believe you have Mark's car! Congrats again.

Sorry pm replied!

Gdlaszako

11-15-2011, 05:57 PM

listened to the beautiful hum of my winters as I go down the road. I have 15/185 hakkapeliitta"s

murphy_boy_2

11-15-2011, 07:18 PM

Got my 01E trans and rear diff drained and refilled this evening in one of my auto labs. Old fluid looked somewhat clean but smelled awful. I'm guessing it had ever been drained before. I filled her up with some Amsoil 75w90 and so far it is shifting as good as before if not better. It is hard to tell for sure since I really didn't have any shifting issues before. Now I think all my fluids are ready to take on Michigans crappy winter weather.

evo_ski

11-15-2011, 09:38 PM

Took a couple shots tonight. Trying to familiarize myself with my point and shoot camera and all the settings. Not really much of a photographer + low light = not the greatest shots, but oh well. Perhaps I can convince my mom to let me borrow her brand new digital slr so my pics can actually be in focus.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6231/6349041399_8e560a8d48_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6033/6349040659_f41c626d97_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6116/6349788630_b5f417a88a_b.jpg

Canucker

11-16-2011, 07:02 AM

Hey. Yesterday I ordered a wiper arm removal tool to help in the conversion to aerowipers - my attempt at manual removal of the front wipers last weekend was a dismal failure. I also ordered a set of Rally Armor mud flaps ([eek]) to protect the car while driving in the mountains... it was a mess after our first trip last weekend.

Cheers,
Bryan

patastinky

11-16-2011, 07:51 AM

Dropped the trans to remove the clutch

http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq194/audizine/20111108_070839.jpg

Are you lifting the car from the lower control arm? My B7 has the plastic under the body and it's difficult to fit a shop jack under the car without making contact with the plastic. Would you be kind enough to tell me where you place the jack in order to lift the car upfront and rear? thanks

wrxmyers

11-16-2011, 08:50 AM

Had a chance to clean the front suspension a bit........

what did you use to clean them up, difference looks amazing

vassmar

11-16-2011, 11:37 AM

Put on the winter setup.. :(

Gdlaszako

11-16-2011, 04:01 PM

^think about the good times that you can have with the winter setup.

7speed

11-16-2011, 04:55 PM

Are you lifting the car from the lower control arm? My B7 has the plastic under the body and it's difficult to fit a shop jack under the car without making contact with the plastic. Would you be kind enough to tell me where you place the jack in order to lift the car upfront and rear? thanks

I jacked it up at the far corner of the car. I basically propped the car up at the pinch welds. I put the pinch weld in the "V" of my jack stand.

vassmar

11-17-2011, 06:25 AM

^think about the good times that you can have with the winter setup.
True that tho! :)

ginch

11-17-2011, 08:21 AM

what did you use to clean them up, difference looks amazing

WD40, steel wool, neverdull and a cloth. Was really very easy!

Capt. Obvious

11-17-2011, 08:21 AM

New control arms and front axles on my cousins allroad. One of the axle bolts stripped out when my triple square broke. FML

GramCracker

11-17-2011, 09:53 AM

Got some wood to put under the mfloor mats int the trunk so it doesn't sag into the spare tire well.

nostradahmus

11-17-2011, 10:03 AM

Picked up an 01 Santorin Blue 1.8t back in December...several maintenance issues later finally getting to some mods...

Stack boost gauge, wires spliced to maintain vent lighting, might add a little resistor to tone down brightness, paint almost a match from Rustoleum rattle can at Home Depot

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee389/nostradahmus/2011-11-07174353.jpg

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee389/nostradahmus/2011-11-07174308.jpg

And the hottest mod on the street, coat hanger oil cap tie down...waiting on my new cap to arrive and was spraying oil all over the valve cover...anyone else had their cap break
internally? At first I thought it might be clogged up crankcase ventilation the increasing the pressure, but then I realized their is a vacuum on the topside of the engine

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee389/nostradahmus/2011-11-14092502.jpg

kneel

11-17-2011, 10:19 AM

failed inspection again today. Cna tfind this EVAP leak! Arghhhh cant stand that NYS changed their emissions.

and ordered up some of these:

http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/pirelli/pi_wsotto_II_ci2_l.jpg

to go on these for winter.:
OEM RS6's 18x8.5 et 30 -
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/300683_10150344116810178_539685177_8516246_6432407 24_n.jpg

Batcave

11-17-2011, 10:50 AM

Went for a drive yesterday. Left when it was snowing lightly, drove home in a blizzard that dropped about 25cm (10") of snow!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6236/6354377055_33cc4cfced_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6039/6352083493_eb44cc5cd5_b.jpg

SoCalS4Avant

11-17-2011, 11:13 AM

^ My kind of drive! Thanks for sharing!

Turbwhistle

11-17-2011, 12:01 PM

And the hottest mod on the street, coat hanger oil cap tie down...waiting on my new cap to arrive and was spraying oil all over the valve cover...anyone else had their cap break
internally? At first I thought it might be clogged up crankcase ventilation the increasing the pressure, but then I realized their is a vacuum on the topside of the engine

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee389/nostradahmus/2011-11-14092502.jpg
Next time you do the coat hanger mod, make sure the oil cap closes so it faces the proper way!

sleeperwagon

11-17-2011, 07:16 PM

installed the Winter Shoes BUT not a bad thing. Happy with the look. Raised the car an inch but might have to raise it more. I have to tell you it sucked raising the coilovers but glad I at least have the option of raising lowering. Also coated the crap out of the coil-overs to protect them for a few months.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6056/6356409751_7d3c96f286.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/68333930@N05/6356409751/)
winter shoes on Audi B8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/68333930@N05/6356409751/) by m3avant (http://www.flickr.com/people/68333930@N05/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6221/6356409899_15c2ce3f8b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/68333930@N05/6356409899/)
winter wheels, audi b8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/68333930@N05/6356409899/) by m3avant (http://www.flickr.com/people/68333930@N05/), on Flickr

Rowland2004

11-18-2011, 08:00 AM

Did you use a rubberized coating on your coil-overs?

If so did you spray on the springs and everything?

installed the Winter Shoes BUT not a bad thing. Happy with the look. Raised the car an inch but might have to raise it more. I have to tell you it sucked raising the coilovers but glad I at least have the option of raising lowering. Also coated the crap out of the coil-overs to protect them for a few months.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6056/6356409751_7d3c96f286.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/68333930@N05/6356409751/)
winter shoes on Audi B8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/68333930@N05/6356409751/) by m3avant (http://www.flickr.com/people/68333930@N05/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6221/6356409899_15c2ce3f8b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/68333930@N05/6356409899/)
winter wheels, audi b8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/68333930@N05/6356409899/) by m3avant (http://www.flickr.com/people/68333930@N05/), on Flickr

Gdlaszako

11-18-2011, 03:52 PM

Did you Plasti-dip them?[:D]

tankdeer

11-21-2011, 12:51 PM

Not today, but over the weekend. Drove it 1200 miles home, washed, debadged, and vag'd. [:D]

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/458773-Out-of-the-ashes-rises-a-white-unicorn...?p=7046176#post7046176

happy2B5

11-21-2011, 02:18 PM

^NICE^

tankdeer

11-21-2011, 02:19 PM

Thanks!

Gdlaszako

11-22-2011, 11:20 AM

congrats

tankdeer

11-22-2011, 11:21 AM

Thank you

tankdeer

11-22-2011, 07:45 PM

Also did today:

Smog
Registration & plates
City light + fog light mod
Attempted to clean out all the pennies jammed in the ashtray, but lost my radio keys so I couldn't pull it out. Cig lighter there also has no power so tried to diagnose that, but again - no radio keys.

I think that's it.

Gdlaszako

11-23-2011, 11:29 AM

For the Cig lighter the no power seem to be a fuse or bad wiring if that helps (I've Delt with that problem before)

tankdeer

11-23-2011, 11:31 AM

For the Cig lighter the no power seem to be a fuse or bad wiring if that helps (I've Delt with that problem before)
I was thinking the same thing. Anybody know what fuse to check? I'm be kinda surprised if it was on it's own dedicated fuse and I haven't noticed anything else out, so I was going to look into the wiring. Gotta try and find those damn keys though.

tankdeer

11-23-2011, 12:21 PM

I was thinking the same thing. Anybody know what fuse to check? I'm be kinda surprised if it was on it's own dedicated fuse and I haven't noticed anything else out, so I was going to look into the wiring. Gotta try and find those damn keys though.
Disregard that. Found the fuse - definitely blown. Too bad I don't have any spares on hand. [rolleyes]

Still need to find my radio keys to clean out all the pennies jammed in there

Hyphy

11-23-2011, 03:07 PM

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4eb6b-7c7d-be1d.jpg
Loaded her with valet shit for work.

EYE4SPEED

11-23-2011, 03:21 PM

I'm an avant newbie - had a bunch of sedans and the cab though. I had my windows tinted on my new B6 USP Avant. Went with 15 all the way around, 35 on the fronts. Pictures will be posted tomorrow when the car is outside. Looking forward to participating in this forum.

SoCalS4Avant

11-23-2011, 04:21 PM

Enjoyed the vineyards!

http://img.tapatalk.com/a6935d16-8da5-b420.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/a6935d16-8dda-9c28.jpg

Axel-

11-23-2011, 04:47 PM

Installed the new JHM tune and winter tires.
The new tune seems to have helped a lot but it's not 100% yet. Will probably need more logs and another tune update.
8mm spacers were sufficient to clear the BBK so that was nice. Hate the heavy wheels though compared to my summer and lack of grip/softer sidewall but hey, it's winter...
Times like these that I wish I lived in California...

r33fgirl

11-23-2011, 04:51 PM

Times like these that I wish I lived in California...

Don't say that! When you have a quattro, you NEED winter to enjoy your car at its max :)

Axel-

11-23-2011, 05:00 PM

Don't say that! When you have a quattro, you NEED winter to enjoy your car at its max :)

Yeah, I guess. But they do have snowy mountains in California as well haha. I once got stuck in a snowstorm coming back from Lake Tahoe on my way to San Francisco because they closed the highway for 4 hours. Awesome skiing though!

tankdeer

11-23-2011, 06:43 PM

Yeah, I guess. But they do have snowy mountains in California as well haha. I once got stuck in a snowstorm coming back from Lake Tahoe on my way to San Francisco because they closed the highway for 4 hours. Awesome skiing though!
CalTrans is notorious for doing that. They don't know how to handle snow on the roads.

Axel-

11-23-2011, 08:40 PM

CalTrans is notorious for doing that. They don't know how to handle snow on the roads.

Yeah, they finally let us on the highway but only the cars that had snow tires or chains on. Everyone else still had to wait longer. Luckily, I rented chains on my way up seeing as I was driving a rental.
Although I have to say it was a pretty rough storm.

Dussen

11-23-2011, 10:33 PM

I bought one. Check it out here: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/459261-So-I-bought-an-Audi-today....

Axel-

11-23-2011, 10:53 PM

I bought one. Check it out here: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/459261-So-I-bought-an-Audi-today....

Congrats! Welcome to the Avant family! We're not quite like bikers with their waves as they cross each other but almost :)

snowplau

11-23-2011, 11:22 PM

Don't say that! When you have a quattro, you NEED winter to enjoy your car at its max :)

Spoken like a true gangster

Gdlaszako

11-24-2011, 10:41 AM

I waxed the hood roof and hatch yesterday. feels so much smother with that done think I might do the doors today.

AvantYeti

11-24-2011, 11:04 AM

I conditioned the leather...lol soooo exciting. But hopefully I win the auction on the BBS RGRs... Happy Thanksgiving!

boy412

11-24-2011, 11:10 AM

Drilled out the hole I screwed up on my front sway bar, tapped it, and installed a Helicoil insert. I'll be re-installing the sway bar and new end links tomorrow. [wrench]

Gotta take advantage of this warm weather while it lasts!

Avantageous

11-25-2011, 11:47 AM

I did my first oil change on the car and I I have to say that the engineers who decided to put the filter in the back needs
to shot. I didn't have the drain tool and guess what happened....oil everywhere. After that everything went well besides
using half a roll of paper towels to clean up. Next oil change I will be ordering the drain tool from ECS or Metal nerd.

I also replaced the spark plugs.

boostedAvant

11-25-2011, 03:44 PM

Gotta take advantage of this warm weather while it lasts!

This. Will be doing a bit of wrenching on my car this whole week. Need to put the winters on, put the cat in for emissions test, Rebuild PCV and check all my vac lines.

tchuck

11-25-2011, 06:27 PM

Picked up a new fuel filter from my local stealership for a cool $20 more than they go for online. I guess that's what I get for procrastinating. I also inquired about their prices on TT225 injectors....wait for it....$190 EACH. I couldn't help but chuckle. Needless to say I passed on the injectors. I'm hoping to get some install time tomorrow.

Sent from my BlackBerry 9850 using Tapatalk

Gdlaszako

11-26-2011, 12:06 PM

nothing absolutely nothing its wonderful

rxs1407

11-26-2011, 12:16 PM

Had my rear bumper re sprayed after someone drove into mine and then drove off (without telling me) The car was less than a week old...

Next job is to sprat callipers, backing plates and discs...

rippin'av

11-26-2011, 01:19 PM

Installed Yakima crossbars, mountain bike and snowboard carriers! Also recently just got new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires...Winter here I come!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb380/AlanV420/7fddafb3.jpg

AvantYeti

11-26-2011, 09:40 PM

S5 wheels...

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/9252/avantpk.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/823/avantpk.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

CARTEL

11-26-2011, 10:13 PM

Sold it [:(]
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/xcartelx/photo-26.jpg

ColinAndrews

11-26-2011, 10:29 PM

Someone finally bought it eh? At your price, that person got a screaming deal. So you going to spill the beans on what's next now?

CARTEL

11-26-2011, 11:28 PM

Yeah, at that price it lasted about a week.

You can see my new car in the picture [;)]

nthusiastt

11-27-2011, 04:34 AM

b8 s4 avant?

D's Avant

11-27-2011, 05:53 AM

b8 s4 avant?

Has to be.....no place for a bike on the R8.

Gdlaszako

11-27-2011, 08:12 AM

what about the Iy Rs4'd b5 s4 I think.

blmlozz

11-27-2011, 08:56 AM

replaced a clamp on the P/S pump lines. fixed the windshield washer lines.

SoCalS4Avant

11-27-2011, 08:57 AM

Having been in that car, and having seen what GMG did to it, Tony, I know you'll love it. Amazing feat of engineering. Was surprised when Fabryce said it'd be on the market at some point.

kneel

11-27-2011, 09:05 AM

wait what? the B5 RS4 conversion sold!! and now a B8S4 Avant in the stable

happy2B5

11-27-2011, 09:09 AM

If so (don't want to let the cat out the bag) - Stunning, absolutely stunning! Still like the B5 better though[;)]

CARTEL

11-27-2011, 10:08 AM

Darn, I was hoping to play it off like I bought an R8 [;)]

Yeah, at first looked at importing a new one, then just figured it would be easier to buy that one (it's got 1000 miles). I've never been one to consider converted cars 'real' (I would have never considered my B5 a real RS4), but this thing was literally stripped down to the panels and rebuilt with the S4 parts by both GMG and Audi... interior, suspension, engine, tranny, brakes... everything.

It's really not as unique as the B5, but sorta is in a different way, and I LOVE the interior on the new cars. It'll be sitting at GMG for the next couple weeks getting some minor upgrades, then I'll do a proper thread. Pretty darn excited to start modding this thing!

happy2B5

11-27-2011, 10:16 AM

tankdeer

11-27-2011, 10:39 AM

Wow, very cool. Congrats Tony. Looking forward to seeing more

SoCalS4Avant

11-27-2011, 01:09 PM

Good for you man! So is what Fabryce told me true? First of its kind stateside? I have seen this thing live and in person and it really is something. Was at GMG a couple weeks ago to look at his B5 S4. Great guy and incredible shop - super chill and accomodating! Won't rain on your parade anymore...shhh. I snapped a pick of my Godson standing by it. And yah, the interior is absolutely sick! Also love the low profile integrated B8 roof rails (although they seem like they will be difficult to achieve roof clearance?).

It's a fully built S4. Was an A4 that's been converted. It's not grey market. And it is the only one of it's kind...for sure. With the interior upgrades, it's unlike most Audis as well.

The roof rails are like all other A4/A6/Q5/Q7. There will be no issues with any sort of box, cross bars, or clearance!

http://img.tapatalk.com/4cac6bcf-a6f9-edf7.jpg

snowplau

11-27-2011, 03:06 PM

http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd8b71-c1f5-3f21.jpgmoved into the new place and loaded it down

kneel

11-27-2011, 03:08 PM

BENI_BOY

11-27-2011, 03:27 PM

took this after i washed it..
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/377033_10150389913180924_713880923_8546888_1112364 44_n.jpg
then when to Bear Mountain, NY for the thanksgiving cruise

Shanster

11-27-2011, 03:29 PM

Just spent Thanksgiving at Sugarloaf. Skiing was just ok...with only two trails open it was pretty much hand to hand combat but it was just so nice to be up there. If you've ever been to the Loaf, you know what I'm talking about.

Also, I bought a new RAI HFC and downpipe for my manual quattro. Can't wait to get it installed. I'll post a sound clip/vid when its all in. Next week I'll get the snow tires put on.

snowplau

11-28-2011, 01:17 AM

took this after i washed it..
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/377033_10150389913180924_713880923_8546888_1112364 44_n.jpg
then when to Bear Mountain, NY for the thanksgiving cruise

Too sick

boostedAvant

11-28-2011, 01:32 AM

not as exciting as past few venture ^up there but got the "readyness" test crap out of the way.....hopefully tomorrow i will pass inspection and not have to crash the car and get another.

oh and possible sale on the new wheels too

I'm prepping my car for emissions testing as well. Going to be a bit of work for the next week or so but I should get it done! I wish I had the cash for the wheels! Would love to run them!

kneel

11-28-2011, 08:03 AM

I'm prepping my car for emissions testing as well. Going to be a bit of work for the next week or so but I should get it done! I wish I had the cash for the wheels! Would love to run them!

I passed finally! thank god. Now i can get the clutch installed and crank the boost back to 30psi! [:D]

Save some money up.....fast! I want these gone, need room for the new shoes

0000_a4

11-28-2011, 08:27 AM

Replaced my lcd that has dead pixels

SoCalS4Avant

11-28-2011, 08:34 AM

Had to wash her on Saturday...was filthy after a long trip, lots of rain, and lots and lots of brake dust! Bah! These B8's put off more brake dust than they should.

tankdeer

11-28-2011, 08:38 AM

Had to wash her on Saturday...was filthy after a long trip, lots of rain, and lots and lots of brake dust! Bah! These B8's put off more brake dust than they should.
So do the B7's

boostedAvant

11-28-2011, 11:36 PM

You know that's not going to happen Neil.. It's just not even practical with all the shit that's been going on. More on topic though, I stripped all my tint off today. Fishbowl FTW! I want to go to a lighter tint so I decided to strip it myself. I used the steam cleaner method and it was in-fuckin-credible. I finished the whole Avant in under an hour. I'm going to post a DIY. Will post a link in here if people are interested.

tankdeer

11-29-2011, 08:16 AM

boostedAvant

11-29-2011, 11:24 AM

I will for sure Tank. I was seriously amazed at how easy it was. I will probably have the writeup done tonight. I'll cross post it here.

rjkotler

11-29-2011, 12:58 PM

Brought my toy home for the winter....

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG0066-.JPG

Dusty Mauve

11-29-2011, 03:19 PM

Got my father to start it? haha
Sucks being a student living in another city and dont have your car with you. :(

catbed

11-29-2011, 04:45 PM

TT caliper carriers and new A8 zimmmerman rotors with SS lines. Stops much better than it did before, and fills out the wheels a little betteer now. Also changed my transmission fluid and did the center diff mod. [up] Feels like a whole new car, less understeer out of corners and feels more planted.

boostedAvant

11-29-2011, 06:09 PM

Here is my Tint DIY!

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/460012-DIY-Tint-Removal-(The-Easy-Way)

Overcash

11-29-2011, 07:23 PM

http://i.imgur.com/Zru4i.jpg

took her on a drive in the snow. Unfortunately I hadn't gotten my winters on yet, but there's plenty of snow to come.

tankdeer

11-29-2011, 08:04 PM

Here is my Tint DIY!

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/460012-DIY-Tint-Removal-(The-Easy-Way)
Nice. Way easier than I would expect

boostedAvant

11-29-2011, 10:47 PM

You and me both!

Turbwhistle

11-29-2011, 10:56 PM

I made my already bad wheel bearings worse by doing like 10 0-60 pulls. [drive] Thursday my new bearings should be hear and i can be happy again. This is that i am dealing with as i drive.

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/turbwhistle/th_0f52ac0a.jpg (http://s1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/turbwhistle/?action=view&current=0f52ac0a.mp4)

BCsniper

11-30-2011, 01:15 PM

[IMG]
took her on a drive in the snow. Unfortunately I hadn't gotten my winters on yet, but there's plenty of snow to come.

I'd call what you guys got more of a slush then snow. It's about time the mtn's here in the south got cold so the resorts can get working on their snow. I'm trying to come up to do some riding this weekend, so I'll be putting my box on here shortly

Gdlaszako

11-30-2011, 05:58 PM

Question: does anybody have a latch for there hatch that I might have?

$lick

11-30-2011, 08:17 PM

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk127/megz974/1ab9949e.jpg

tankdeer

11-30-2011, 08:24 PM

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk127/megz974/1ab9949e.jpg
Nice looking tree. I should have a similar photo in a few days.

catbed

11-30-2011, 09:55 PM

Clear Cornered the headlights, "stealth" bulb install. Might get pics tomorrow.

Overcash

11-30-2011, 11:51 PM

I'd call what you guys got more of a slush then snow. It's about time the mtn's here in the south got cold so the resorts can get working on their snow. I'm trying to come up to do some riding this weekend, so I'll be putting my box on here shortly

Something is better than nothing hah. I drove up Howard's knob and there was a few inches. I work at Recess Skate and Snow in Boone if you come up here drop by the shop.

boostedAvant

12-02-2011, 02:38 AM

Rebuilt my PCV today, crank sensor goes in tomorrow. As well as some other little things. I should start a thread for all the little BS I do on my car.

jaustin

12-02-2011, 07:55 AM

Going to clean it out in a minute because it looks like i live in the back of it.

CCA4

12-02-2011, 07:56 AM

I should do my seat swap today but its soo cold and I'm soo lazy lol

clawfilm

12-02-2011, 09:04 AM

My garage spring exploded on my sprint blue power wagon... Scratched door, minor dent on the roof. Has anyone had to repaint any part of their sprint blue?

kneel

12-02-2011, 09:09 AM

installed winter shoes!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/374648_10150383705865178_539685177_8642977_9736413 9_n.jpg

tankdeer

12-02-2011, 09:12 AM

My garage spring exploded on my sprint blue power wagon... Scratched door, minor dent on the roof. Has anyone had to repaint any part of their sprint blue?
That seems like it could be tough to match that metallic. Homeowner's insurance cover it?

installed winter shoes!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/374648_10150383705865178_539685177_8642977_9736413 9_n.jpg
I like that

clawfilm

12-02-2011, 09:21 AM

That seems like it could be tough to match that metallic. Homeowner's insurance cover it?

The Audi dealer and body shop said they were confident that it could be paint matched. Don't have it for the apartment I've lived in 3 months of the year in... I'll post some pics as soon as I offload them from the camera.

CARTEL

12-02-2011, 09:49 AM

installed winter shoes!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/374648_10150383705865178_539685177_8642977_9736413 9_n.jpg

That's your winter setup? looks awesome... I'd run that all year long! [up]

kneel

12-02-2011, 10:09 AM

That's your winter setup? looks awesome... I'd run that all year long! [up]

thanks! i love my RS6's

Turbwhistle

12-02-2011, 10:18 AM

Saw the picture on fb, looks great! [up]

KFC.ONE

12-02-2011, 01:32 PM

installed winter shoes!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/374648_10150383705865178_539685177_8642977_9736413 9_n.jpg

Were you in New Paltz on Thanksgiving day?

Gdlaszako

12-02-2011, 05:16 PM

installed winter shoes!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/374648_10150383705865178_539685177_8642977_9736413 9_n.jpg

Love them But waht do you think of mine?
I will have pics tomorrow or later I don't have one of the winters on.

Lukerobbins03

12-02-2011, 07:54 PM

Put stock exhaust on and switch my Wheels from my ultrasport onto it to pass inspection. Finally got all that shit straight and passed.

kneel

12-02-2011, 10:14 PM

Were you in New Paltz on Thanksgiving day?

nope, was about 45 min south of there

Stubek

12-02-2011, 10:23 PM

Put stock exhaust on and switch my Wheels from my ultrasport onto it to pass inspection. Finally got all that shit straight and passed.
You had to change wheels for inspection, or just for winter?

GramCracker

12-03-2011, 08:17 AM

I'm getting another muffler installed. Avants drone badly with a mock Twin1 [:(]

kneel

12-03-2011, 09:08 AM

I'm getting another muffler installed. Avants drone badly with a mock Twin1 [:(]

dynamt the trunk area and the spare tire well. it worked wonders for me

Gdlaszako

12-03-2011, 09:30 AM

There we go

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10732607/DSCF3012.JPG

The Beer was for a MD contest

tankdeer

12-03-2011, 10:10 AM

Pyramid apricot?

GramCracker

12-03-2011, 11:16 AM

dynamt the trunk area and the spare tire well. it worked wonders for me

Its too late, but trust me I thought about that. I was also kind of tired of how overly loud the exhaust was. Don't get me wrong, it was sooo mean sounding and awesome, but I'm too old for that now I think I've grown up at the old age of 22 [:p]

On a new note, I also discovered today that my clutch is slipping waaaay worse than I thought [headbang]