What Did You Do To Your Avant Today?

[D's Avant]

posted it for sale...
http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=65991&title=2001-6mt-s4-avant-with-rs4-widebody&cat=67

Sick video, GLWS... What's next?

[Gdlaszako]

I wept on the inside because the snow dirtied up the wagon [=(]

[Stubek]

Cleaned inside and out with Eco Touch waterless car wash products (http://ecotouch.net/). A friend has been using it for a year on his A4 so I gave it a try. Pretty easy and worked great.
Then, I did spacers
5mm up front (thanks GregNelson for those), 11.5 at the back from ECS. I noticed that my front right wheel was missing all 5 lug nut covers...time to get wheel locks.
Before rear
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/stubek/IMG_7938.jpg

After rear
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/stubek/IMG_7951.jpg

[GramCracker]

I washed the avant today

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/ferrari32/photo-9.jpg

[moyenecorniche]

Funny...So did I...I'm just hoping for 3 or 4 more weeks of mild weather...

Tomorrow is rear pads change and least appealing, replacing the driver's side Drive axle on my 03 FX4 Ranger work truck.....Yummy...$30,000 worth of Fix Or Repair Daily....

[Gdlaszako]

I washed mine like two days ago and waxed it to help the drit and grime of winter come off easier.

[teleTay]

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/401552_2561110391693_1372077549_32214689_172836409 9_n.jpg

my HIDs

[eastcoastsurfer]

Finally added my box today!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/32055948@N00/6786187421/

[Turbwhistle]

I washed the avant today

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/ferrari32/photo-9.jpg

Looks good all soapy.

[eastcoastsurfer]

Finally added my box

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6786187421_35ac4b0eba.jpg

[moyenecorniche]

Finally added my box

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6786187421_35ac4b0eba.jpg

Hmmmm....I don't think any of those single fin pintails in your avatar are going to fit inside..LOL

[eastcoastsurfer]

Hmmmm....I don't think any of those single fin pintails in your avatar are going to fit inside..LOL

Ha....but my snowboards do! Just need more snow!

[Lukerobbins03]

Ordered wheels for her. The waiting game starts.

[tankdeer]

Exciting. Whad'ya order?

[bluetori]

Cleaned up the frontend and rear then took some decent pics
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e29/sdime22s/DSC_1108.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e29/sdime22s/DSC_1106.jpg

[Lukerobbins03]

Exciting. Whad'ya order?

TSW Valencia 18x8 with 215/35 front 18x9.5 with 235/35 rear. We will see how the staggered works. If it starts messing with things I'll sell them. The tires should be close enough in diameter after stretching the 235 over a 9.5 to make it irrelevant. I hope at least. It's only a 2.25% diameter difference if they were put on the same wheel width. Hopefully I'm understanding everything right haha

[tankdeer]

You should be ok. From my knowledge Quattro likes to be within 3% difference. Oh and FWIW, stretching tires doesn't change rolling diameter. Steel belts don't stretch. [;)]

[Lukerobbins03]

True. Yeah I had heard the 3% thing too. I used the calculator on 1010tires website to make sure it should be good. I don't foresee any issues. I have always liked the staggered look and I haven't seen these wheels around except on an s5 that looks awesome on here. Im getting married the weekend before h2o this year so my buddy may be taking my car there while I'm on my honeymoon. That's going to bug the shit out of me. Guess I will be on a beach somewhere though so its ok.

[howardfootball]

New brake rotors and pads along with new spark plugs. Also did an oil change and new valve cover gasket.

[boy412]

Moved about 1.5 TONS of bricks for our new walkway!

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/419731_2911765127408_1659039459_32650077_106104924 7_n.jpg

Not all at once...had to make a few trips. I've never seen the back of the car so low... almost like I was on bags! Didn't get a shot of that unfortunately. [:(]

[Stubek]

Not all at once...had to make a few trips. I've never seen the back of the car so low... almost like I was on bags! Didn't get a shot of that unfortunately. [:(]
Then you know what you have to do, put the bricks back in the car!

[jaustin]

Going to finally give power to my ipod and finish the installation I started a year ago.

[boy412]

Then you know what you have to do, put the bricks back in the car!

LOL...maybe some other time. It took me hours to vacuum all of the sand out of the cargo area!

[bluetori]

use a tarp to help if you didn't already

[Gdlaszako]

cleaned it.

[CCA4]

Finally replaced my door speakers. Only took 18 months lol [>_<]

[schusters4]

New winter shoes:

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy34/schusters4/nwq/IMG_2123.jpg

[SykoraA4]

^^plastidip?

and i took better pictures of my retrofited lights.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj170/SykoraA4/IMAG0309.jpg

[Slow4]

^^plastidip?

and i took better pictures of my retrofited lights.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj170/SykoraA4/IMAG0309.jpg

your lights look like an Avant had sex with a Charger and your car was born as a result [>_<]

[moyenecorniche]

Replaced Rear pads, fronts were done in November, [wrench] Right rear Alpin PA 3 is trashed,[rolleyes] fortunately I have a compatible spare tire, winter is basically over for this neck of the woods, so the winter set up is about to be removed. Time to call a friend and see if those wheels and tires are still available....[confused]
Still have to change the oil and filter over the next two days. The DD is in need of TLC[:(]

The Avant was the easy part, just replaced the drive-axle in the 03 Ford FX4 Ranger ( work-truck ) Yummy....The undercarriage looks like the truck has been sitting in a farmers field for years....Hmmmm, wirebrush and recoat time..I love Ford and their marketing strategy.. " Just build them well enough so that they'll have to buy another Fx-Or Rpr-Dly in a few years.." [headbang]

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu294/MarcJM/4e00c70a.jpg

BTW that is water in the driveway, due to occasional showers.....Why am I not doing this in my perfectly good Two Bay Garage...[confused].....
Because it is filled with Andersen Windows and doors for the remodeling of the house and the cabin/cottage out in the back of the property...[rolleyes]

[Slow4]

I went on a photoshoot with it:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/398412_10150658081185097_616675096_11576980_188801 4749_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/396469_10150658080965097_616675096_11576976_111946 6573_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/396621_10150658080225097_616675096_11576967_515925 90_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/395196_10150658079745097_616675096_11576961_902621 143_n.jpg

[ebi718]

Took delivery of my '04 A6 Avant 3.0 ...
More pics to come.

.http://img.tapatalk.com/4257750a-26f7-f298.jpg

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[01nogaro]

http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a455/01NOGAROS4/Audi%20garage/photo-6.jpg

Took of my winter wheels and put the Hartmans back on.

[tankdeer]

Picture no worky. But I'm not surprised with the "winter" we've had in PDX so far.

[Gdlaszako]

We just got two feet of powder and My car is at the airport temporarily. so I walked for like 10 minutes up a hill and skied down in waist deep powder at places then my friend and I hit up some cliffs. and later today I will hopefully be doing donuts in my baby again. [:)]

[Gdlaszako]

I went on a photoshoot with it:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/398412_10150658081185097_616675096_11576980_188801 4749_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/396469_10150658080965097_616675096_11576976_111946 6573_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/396621_10150658080225097_616675096_11576967_515925 90_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/395196_10150658079745097_616675096_11576961_902621 143_n.jpg

Yes that is a large tent.

[jrod80]

Got my window trim and rails wrapped in matte black vinyl, traded a member fog Tim for the Ti trim pieces and got a Thule Atlantis 1200.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e371/jareda80/2f9cff14.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e371/jareda80/762bfbb9.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e371/jareda80/f99b638d.jpg

[2006SLine]

Got my window trim and rails wrapped in matte black vinyl, traded a member fog Tim for the Ti trim pieces and got a Thule Atlantis 1200.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e371/jareda80/2f9cff14.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e371/jareda80/762bfbb9.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e371/jareda80/f99b638d.jpg

If I was a girl, my panties would be wet...

[schusters4]

http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a455/01NOGAROS4/Audi%20garage/photo-6.jpg

Took of my winter wheels and put the Hartmans back on.

Do you always take pictures with the other S4 peeking out the side like Waldo????? ;-) ha!!

[Slow4]

Yes that is a large tent.

Haha....I laughed when I saw this and had to put the avant near it.

[schusters4]

I got a truck.....
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy34/schusters4/nwq/IMG_2121.jpg
Boom!

[jrod80]

If I was a girl, my panties would be wet...

Haha thanks man!

[ChumbaWumba]

replaced crackling front speakers with infiniti 4032cf's

[paulorama]

replaced crackling front speakers with infiniti 4032cf's

How do they sound? My front passenger door crackles when it's cold and I need to fix it, it's driving me nuts!

[AvantJunkie]

PDR'd the shit out of her (11 of the little bastards to be exact). The avant is finally dent free! Happy day

[teleTay]

cracked my oil pan [headbang]

[whtcand]

Changed the oil. Then vacuumed the hell out if it and a fresh wipe down. Now taking her to my audio guy to replace everything and add some stuff.

[Lukerobbins03]

Front two wheels came in. Test fit one to make sure they cleared everything. The other has a nice little gash in it so probably another two weeks before they are mounted. Gotta love that.

[altavant]

cracked my oil pan [headbang]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6833419661_388640bb9f_z.jpg

Well, there she's goes, leaving our State Capital parking lot after the Murray High Junior Prom..TeleTay and his date had a great time....except..
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6833408955_f5545bac12_z.jpg
..for this little dip..the little orange rock in the middle..
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6833396325_5d6150d7ac_z.jpg
..that little dip, caused this...
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6833398303_6f9358f2d8_z.jpg
..which made the 2.8 lose a little oil...how do I know that was the rock?..pretty simple, I followed the trail..
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6833405333_97e06bb386_z.jpg
..it was here..and went here...
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6833410643_f1b6f60d91_z.jpg
..and led to here...
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6833396325_5d6150d7ac_b.jpg
TeleTay smartly let her sit all night, to have her towed in the morning...
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6833414027_28d2f8dfd6_z.jpg
..and away she went for a new oil pan..
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6833417865_97f442acd5_z.jpg
B5's look sweet at eye level, the only good thing about being on a flatbed..
Salt Lake City's City and County Building in the background, graced with a beautiful german wagon on a Sunday morning..
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6833390851_29ea5cca29_z.jpg

[CCA4]

I like that little photo narrative lol. Time for a panzer plate!

[kneel]

looks like your in for one of these

http://www.euroaddiction.net/forum/sales-specials-group-buys-new-products/9291-evolution-aluminum-skid-plate-group-buy-v2.html

[kneel]

added some precious cargo today, BEST mod EVAR

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427266_10150511203720178_539685177_9095450_1458937 131_n.jpg

Finally big enough for the Recaro, but still has to face backwards. Soon he'll be facing forward

[Turbwhistle]

Bout time you got your recaro neil.

[kneel]

Bout time you got your recaro neil.

got it? Shit had it four yrs ago Dylan sat in it for 2yrs. Now its Ryans turn

[Turbwhistle]

got it? Shit had it four yrs ago Dylan sat in it for 2yrs. Now its Ryans turn

Damn. thats an old seat, but i was refering to finally getting one because you were looking to get b6 s4 recaro's.

[kneel]

Damn. thats an old seat, but i was refering to finally getting one because you were looking to get b6 s4 recaro's.



I am heading up to CT to pick up a set of S4 Cab seats, little diffrent but WAY cheaper

[Turbwhistle]

Nice, throw up some pictures once you get them in.

[bluetori]

plast-dippin rear valence
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e29/sdime22s/DSC_1164.jpg

[Gdlaszako]

added some precious cargo today, BEST mod EVAR

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427266_10150511203720178_539685177_9095450_1458937 131_n.jpg

Finally big enough for the Recaro, but still has to face backwards. Soon he'll be facing forward
I didn't know you had kids how old are they?

[Gdlaszako]

cracked my oil pan [headbang]

So no more father and son racing team just father racing team. [:(]

[moyenecorniche]

added some precious cargo today, BEST mod EVAR

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427266_10150511203720178_539685177_9095450_1458937 131_n.jpg

Finally big enough for the Recaro, but still has to face backwards. Soon he'll be facing forward

Even facing in reverse..Doesn't he get a mini R8 steering wheel...???? Less expensive than a reverse view bumper camera install...??? LOL

[kneel]

I didn't know you had kids how old are they?

got 3.......12, 4, and 9months.

[ChumbaWumba]

How do they sound? My front passenger door crackles when it's cold and I need to fix it, it's driving me nuts!

They sound excellent. Compliments the Stock bose unit very well. I am about to change out the rears as well to the 5032cf's since my rear driver side crackles ever so slightly but enough to annoy the hell out of me.

[Lukerobbins03]

Put the exhaust back on and put the new wheels on. Missed the rumble of the 4.2.

[Gdlaszako]

got 3.......12, 4, and 9months.

Cool cool

[Gdlaszako]

They sound excellent. Compliments the Stock bose unit very well. I am about to change out the rears as well to the 5032cf's since my rear driver side crackles ever so slightly but enough to annoy the hell out of me.

What are you doing with the old bose? By chance.[:d]

[happy2B5]

teased her some by test fitting these...19" ABT's. Damn things would not clear my bbk on the sedan (w/o too much spacing and poke), so come this summer she will be a lucky lady. Pic whoring a bit as I have another thread explaining my headache with these damn things...Figure the avant can pull off the 19's easier anyway. Thing about these is they are actually 18" faces on 19" barrels. The sedan would actually have looked very nice imo rolling on these. Oh well...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/vwpanic/001-4.jpg

[BenjaminR]

I debadged my AR and full detail, including a buff job to remove swirls and marks from a bra that was on the car. Why do people use those things? They just screw your paint up more. Regardless, already getting WTF is that at stop lights.

[Gdlaszako]

teased her some by test fitting these...19" ABT's. Damn things would not clear my bbk on the sedan (w/o too much spacing and poke), so come this summer she will be a lucky lady. Pic whoring a bit as I have another thread explaining my headache with these damn things...Figure the avant can pull off the 19's easier anyway. Thing about these is they are actually 18" faces on 19" barrels. The sedan would actually have looked very nice imo rolling on these. Oh well...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/vwpanic/001-4.jpg

Those are very nice looking I wish I could find something like that.

[happy2B5]

^^Thanks!^^ I love 'em. If I told you where I found and bought them you wouldn't believe it...[>_<]

[Turbwhistle]

^^Thanks!^^ I love 'em. If I told you where I found and bought them you wouldn't believe it...[>_<]

Tell us, i really like them, i just don't like the black.

[happy2B5]

They are actually not black, but a dark matte graphite. I had them shipped from Latvia. One of the smoothest online transactions ever. They are not without flaws though.

[kneel]

They are actually not black, but a dark matte graphite. I had them shipped from Latvia. One of the smoothest online transactions ever. They are not without flaws though.


ohhh you purchased those! I saw them on Vortex for a long time, just didnt want to deal with the foreign transaction. Look great on the car

[happy2B5]

yep, those are them and thanks Neil. i was the same way, but checked him out as best i could, pulled the trigger hoping for the best and glad i did. totally legit guy. got to my door in less than a week in immaculate condition. don't ask me how the hell he pulled it off, but he did. perfect, secure packaging, threw in proper valves, etc...

[Gdlaszako]

wish everything would go that smooth.

[kneel]

yep, those are them and thanks Neil. i was the same way, but checked him out as best i could, pulled the trigger hoping for the best and glad i did. totally legit guy. got to my door in less than a week in immaculate condition. don't ask me how the hell he pulled it off, but he did. perfect, secure packaging, threw in proper valves, etc...

dude thats awsome! I wanted to get those last spring/summer when they were for sale. Glad to see them on an Avant!

[flir67]

picked up a set of factory 16" speed line rims at a pawnshop , found them on craigs list. got the entire set of 4 for 125.00 out the door. I examined them really well. got #1,3,4,5 . I guess someone had a flat sometime and left 2 in the trunk. still not bad 2 had good tires and 2 were bald.. going to mount them tomorrow switch out my other rims same size. look in good condition for their age, hope they balance good..

still not bad for a risk for 125.00 just wanted 1 for a full-size spare .. but got the whole set... :)

[naiku]

Finished (sort of) my audio install:

Symphony II head unit
JBL MS8
Alpine MRV-F345
Alpine MRD-M605
Massive Audio CK6 in the front doors
Alpine Type R comps in the rear doors
Currently stock center, but plan to switch that out ASAP
Elemental Designs 11KV.2

While it needs some tweaking, and a definite upgrade to the center channel, it sounds awesome. The other thing I need to do is figure out a way to clean up the rats nest of wires.

[TCHUN003]

Stud conversion and wobble nuts for my new weight saving wheels...
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/tchun003/assembly.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/tchun003/t2.jpg

[kneel]

MOAR pics!

[vassmar]

Got it more dirty in the lovely swedish weather...
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7649816/s4_dirty.jpg

[tankdeer]

Avants look good dirty. I'm digging the B8 S4 [up]

[GramCracker]

To gloriously quote an Avant member from QuattroWorld...

"A dirty Avant is a happy Avant" - Wrinkledpanties

[tankdeer]

MOAR pics!

Yeah, that looks good on those Enkeis

[bluetori]

Got it more dirty in the lovely swedish weather...
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7649816/s4_dirty.jpg
So jealous usa = fodd forlorare

[vassmar]

Guess dirty and Avants go hand in hand haha

You speak swedish bluetori? You got alot of other nice stuff over there tho

[bluetori]

Lilla jag vilja svensk metal and not for us that like estates.

[vassmar]

Hehe okay i see :)

[boy412]

So today it was 55˚ outside...so I decided to pull a Ferris Bueller and bail on work.

Pulled the front clip off and did all kinds of things I've been meaning to do for ages.

1) Installed my Fluidampr crank pulley! I'm banishing the ECS pulley (that's been on there for years) to the land of wind and ghosts. Stupid unbalanced piece of crap. I'm still convinced that's why I had two TB tensioners fail prematurely. No pictures...its not very exciting since its just a pulley! Looking forward to putting some miles on this to see if its really all that.
2) Replaced my driver's side SMIC with a unit I picked up off another AZ buddy...like a year ago. I have no idea what happened to the original SMIC, but it was in rough shape. One of the mounting tabs was broken off, and the whole thing was more of a rhombus shape than rectangular. WTF! I swear it wasn't me. Some piece of shite "technician" did this to my car...

http://idisk.me.com/ericbullock/Public/audi/SMIC.JPG

Anyone curious about what a dual SMIC setup looks like...here's a photo (with the "new driver's side unit in place). Yeah...my A/C condenser has seen better days. But it works and I'm not about to spend $200+ on a new one!

http://idisk.me.com/ericbullock/Public/audi/DSMIC.JPG

3) Installed the [U]034 power steering cooler (http://www.034motorsport.com/engine-components-power-steering-cooler-p-710.html) upgrade I've had sitting in my garage for ages. I figured since I had the front clip off and the factory "cooler" disconnected I may as well. Why 034 couldn't include a pair of 3/8" hose barbs I don't understand at all. Wankers! Lucky for me I had two sitting in my toolbox and was able to get it installed. Its a decent little PS cooler considering the cost. I'd have preferred to throw on a small Setrab cooler but that would have been about 3x the cost. No pics of that either as it was late and I very much wanted to start pounding beers. Should offer some improved cooling once the temps start to rise. The factory "cooler" is a joke.

[SykoraA4]

Stud conversion and wobble nuts for my new weight saving wheels...
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/tchun003/assembly.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/tchun003/t2.jpg

details on where you picked up the stud kit and nuts?

[TCHUN003]

MOAR pics!
I'll try to take some today

Yeah, that looks good on those Enkeis
Thanks buddy!

details on where you picked up the stud kit and nuts?
I got the stud conversion here: http://compare.ebay.com/like/250983926358?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar
The PCD Variation nuts here: http://www.tulipcitywheels.com/tcwstore/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1730
I'm glad I went with 12x1.5 nuts bc I've seen 14x1.5 wobble nuts for as high as $300 for a set of 20 [o_o]

[CCA4]

http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm323/christopercook7/2012-02-14_17-07-51_145.jpg

[:(]

[raveadelic]

Dropped her off at the shop for a 75k check-up and then we will come up with a course of action for brakes. BBK?[wrench]

[Hyphy]

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4eb21-b134-2654.jpg
Picked up these:)

[kneel]

test fitted the KLUTCH Sl14's today. 18x9.5 et40...........................no luck they dont clear the HP2 calipers. [=(] [headbang]




https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/430394_10150534409750178_539685177_9150037_1377494 881_n.jpg


i then painted the calipers and took this:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/420080_10150534990985178_539685177_9151588_1280866 _n.jpg

[tankdeer]

Spacers?

[moyenecorniche]

New Windshield installed, Sorry no pics......

[kneel]

Spacers?

Calipers are too tall. THey hit the spokes at the make the transition into the step lip. with 10mm spacer i still couldnt even get them close to the hub

[tankdeer]

^ Lame. Such nice looking wheels too

[Turbwhistle]

Just finished installing my one piece head lights, I will fine tune, and take pictures tomorrow. Time to sleep!

[Gdlaszako]

neil I like the calipers, sorry bout the wheels they would have looked good.

also can anyone help my oil is dripping I just replaced the washer like a month ago because it was dripping it worked fine but now its dripping again. I'll post a pic in a moment.

[Gdlaszako]

ok so I looked under the car and its not the washer the dripping is coming from above the oil pan.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10732607/oil%20pan%20under%20side%201.JPG

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10732607/oil%20pan%20under%20side%202%20.JPG

[DucatiTorrey]

15%tint all around. Debadge. Radiator flush. New ac sensor Tuesday.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7205/6897879261_202ca792a6_b.jpg

[howardfootball]

I'll try to take some today

Thanks buddy!

I got the stud conversion here: http://compare.ebay.com/like/250983926358?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar
The PCD Variation nuts here: http://www.tulipcitywheels.com/tcwstore/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1730
I'm glad I went with 12x1.5 nuts bc I've seen 14x1.5 wobble nuts for as high as $300 for a set of 20 [o_o]
How long are the studs and where did you get the nuts for them? Or did the kit come with nuts? Thanks.

[howardfootball]

I played in the mud.
http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j346/champagneA4/1329423505.jpg

[flir67]

powersteering pump or steering components?? I hope not..

[TCHUN003]

Calipers are too tall. THey hit the spokes at the make the transition into the step lip. with 10mm spacer i still couldnt even get them close to the hub
Sucks, those wheels would look so good. Sometimes I hate having the hp2 calipers, I had to grind the calipers down to get my b8 sport wheels to fit over the b6 with spacers.

[Stubek]

Changed the cabin airfilter and big thanks to RouterTyTy for helping install my rear sway bar. I wasn't feeling well, but thought I could do it then started feeling worse and worse all day. He was a huge help getting that thing out and in. A real pain in the a$$ to change the rear. Because I was not feeling well, we did not do the front. Definitely feels better with the rear, looking forward to the front.

[TCHUN003]

How long are the studs and where did you get the nuts for them? Or did the kit come with nuts? Thanks.

I got the studs on ebay and I got the nuts at tulipcitywheels. I forgot how long the studs were, but they are the exact same ones that I posted the link to.

[boy412]

neil I like the calipers, sorry bout the wheels they would have looked good.

also can anyone help my oil is dripping I just replaced the washer like a month ago because it was dripping it worked fine but now its dripping again. I'll post a pic in a moment.

Are you loosing much oil? Thats pretty ugly...good luck tracking it down.



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7205/6897879261_202ca792a6_b.jpg

That is a beautiful car. If I could have ordered mine the way I wanted it from the factory it would have been a white USP Avant. Now get some coilovers on there! [>_<]

[TCHUN003]

LED license plate lights, but no pics... also added mud guards:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-AUDI-09-11-A4-b8-Splash-Guard-Mud-Guards-Mud-Flaps-MudGuards-NEW-SET-/110827616563?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AA4|Make%3AAudi&hash=item19cdd73933&vxp=mtr

I bought these for $16.99 shipped front and rear. The holes didn't match up so I had to do a little drilling, but otherwise they fit great!

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/tchun003/SDC10869.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/tchun003/SDC10864.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/tchun003/SDC10872.jpg

BTW these wheels make my brakes look huge...even the rears lol

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/tchun003/SDC10874.jpg

[kneel]

not a fan of the mud flaps. But hte wheels look really good. Not a wheel i expected on an A4

[TCHUN003]

not a fan of the mud flaps. But hte wheels look really good. Not a wheel i expected on an A4
Thanks Neil, I'm diggin the flaps for now, but we'll see how long that lasts.

[SoCalS4Avant]

Hey Thomas, what rear valence are you running? I've got to start modding again...I'm missing my S4, so I've got to keep up with the B8.

[TCHUN003]

Hey Thomas, what rear valence are you running? I've got to start modding again...I'm missing my S4, so I've got to keep up with the B8.

Hey Dan, I've never had an S4, but the B8A4 avant definitely keeps me happy! I actually have the stock valence and I just cut it with an oscillating saw/plasti-dipped it. I forgot, do you have software on your B8?

[SoCalS4Avant]

Hey Dan, I've never had an S4, but the B8A4 avant definitely keeps me happy! I actually have the stock valence and I just cut it with an oscillating saw/plasti-dipped it. I forgot, do you have software on your B8?

Not flashed yet. Leaning to GIAC or REVO, but haven't decided yet. Figured I'd be going to the quad-tips at some point soon also. Did you do the work on the valence yourself? Looks very good.

[TCHUN003]

Thanks I did it myself. Have you ever gone in for an oil consumption test? The dealership has to update your ECU to the newest version of their software when they do this. The problem is that REVO isn't hasn't been able to successfully flash the updated (MY2012) ECU's. I sent my ECU to Georgia a while ago and they've been working on it without any luck. They almost figured it out, but when a customer tried switching from 91 octane to stock mode before going to the dealership, the ECU switched the program to 93 mode. I have no idea how much longer it will take, but I've been without a tune for over two months now and it's killing me. Hopefully they can work out all of the glitches and get my car flashed this month. If everything works out, you can test drive my avant so that you can figure out if REVO is a tune that you would want to go with.

[Gdlaszako]

Are you loosing much oil? Thats pretty ugly...good luck tracking it down.


I have found! it It is my oil pan gasket on the top. [headbang]

[SoCalS4Avant]

Thanks I did it myself. Have you ever gone in for an oil consumption test? The dealership has to update your ECU to the newest version of their software when they do this. The problem is that REVO isn't hasn't been able to successfully flash the updated (MY2012) ECU's. I sent my ECU to Georgia a while ago and they've been working on it without any luck. They almost figured it out, but when a customer tried switching from 91 octane to stock mode before going to the dealership, the ECU switched the program to 93 mode. I have no idea how much longer it will take, but I've been without a tune for over two months now and it's killing me. Hopefully they can work out all of the glitches and get my car flashed this month. If everything works out, you can test drive my avant so that you can figure out if REVO is a tune that you would want to go with.

No consumption tests here. I usually only need to add a quart every 5,000 miles. Considering what some B8's are going through, that's nothing! Have you had issues?

[boy412]

I have found! it It is my oil pan gasket on the top. [headbang]

Oooh...fun!

[DucatiTorrey]

That is a beautiful car. If I could have ordered mine the way I wanted it from the factory it would have been a white USP Avant. Now get some coilovers on there! [>_<][/QUOTE]

thanks!! found my unicorn a mile from home. I'm thinking just springs since it already has sport suspension. But yes it needs to be lower, thanks for the compliment!!!!! I love her!!

[Gdlaszako]

I wish I had a unicorn. [=(] heheheheheheheheee

[TCHUN003]

No consumption tests here. I usually only need to add a quart every 5,000 miles. Considering what some B8's are going through, that's nothing! Have you had issues?
Well, I had to put in a quart twice every 5k so I had to get that taken care of. It's been great ever since.

[A6Avant]

Started looking at color options for the full repaint....

[ChumbaWumba]

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s75/ooChumbaWumbaoo/FrameMagic.jpg

still needs a wash though [rolleyes]

[GramCracker]

I made a for-sale ad http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-tinfoil.gif

[tankdeer]

I made a for-sale ad http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-tinfoil.gif

What what what?!?!?!?!

[GramCracker]

Yea, I'm getting tired of lots of small shit going wrong. The only thing on the market (or coming to the market) is the Fiat Abarth, but I need to test drive it first; I fell in love with it when Richard Hammond drove it in their small hot hatch special. I can't bring myself to post the ad [=(]

[tankdeer]

This makes me sad. Although I can see how having a B5 S4 as a daily wouldn't be exactly practical. But still, yours is the definition of a unicorn.

[GramCracker]

This makes me sad. Although I can see how having a B5 S4 as a daily wouldn't be exactly practical. But still, yours is the definition of a unicorn.

Don't worry, it makes me sad too. Yea, that's also another reason why I'm super hesitant to think about leaving it; it's so unique and odds are I'll never come across a car like this again. However, I still have a few months to fall back in love and I think I've already started to, for the first time in a LONG time I dropped a few gears while driving home from work and gave it WOT. God damn did that feel fucking awesome [drive]

[SoCalS4Avant]

FIRST...

...in line if you sell. Wow. Sad. Sad. Sad.

[McGovs2.7TB5]

Ya Gram you gotta keep it, it's a beaut.

[dropshadow]

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s75/ooChumbaWumbaoo/FrameMagic.jpg

still needs a wash though [rolleyes]

Is this a Q5 wiper upgrade?

[evo_ski]

Looks like it. I did it to my avant if i remember right pics on like page 11 i think.

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[ChumbaWumba]

Is this a Q5 wiper upgrade?

ECS aero kit. Off of a vw polo.

[ebi718]

Replaced stock headlights.... No auto-leveling motors in these, so currently have warning light on.

http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k551/de0412/Avant/depohids.jpg

[GramCracker]

....umm sweet BMW?

[tankdeer]

+1. They look good and all, but angle eyes are very much a BMW styling queue. On top of that, I'd hate to remove useful features (auto leveling), for an aesthetic mod. On top of that, the projectors on aftermarket headlights are rarely as good as OEM.

[moyenecorniche]

Replaced stock headlights.... No auto-leveling motors in these, so currently have warning light on.

http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k551/de0412/Avant/depohids.jpg

Have always wondered about this...should I...??? Should I Not...?
Can the surround inside the light be black or charcoal grey instead of chrome...?

[Lukerobbins03]

Too BMW for me if I owned a BMW it would be nice but not on an Audi. I saw a charger with angel eyes an led strip along the bottom of the housing and some blue ass hid conversions. Looked retarded for lack of a better word. I know that's not what you have done but just seems like you may as will put a BMW emblem on it when you do that. But hey it's your car have at it.

[ebi718]

All comments well-taken. I have seen a couple of those over-the-top / tacky even LED mods. As with all mods, for me, its all about (personal) preference.

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[Gdlaszako]

FIRST...

...in line if you sell. Wow. Sad. Sad. Sad.

(cut in front of) I don't know what you're talking about first in line.

[Gdlaszako]

I wouldn't mind those headlights. What if you put them on a TT do you guys think that would look good.

[Turbwhistle]

I had a little fun in the snow, click the link, i don't know how to embed a video from photobucket.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPCn4x5B7qg

[Gdlaszako]

your Exhaust always sounds like your in a high gear even though your not, until you get in higher revs of course. I like the donuts, the camera was still the whole time so it made me laugh. you kind of just slid in and out of the screen.

[Turbwhistle]

I was in first the hole time, and i had my camera just sitting on a light pole, because no one was with me.

[Gdlaszako]

it sounded like you shifted a couple of times but that was just you letting off the gas.

[Turbwhistle]

I would pull in the e-brake to get the rear to kick out because the parking lot was so small. Normally, i would just work the throttle to get it around.

[kneel]

I would pull in the e-brake to get the rear to kick out because the parking lot was so small. Normally, i would just work the throttle to get it around.

bigger snail + moar boost = slide out! hhehe

[Turbwhistle]

Maybe one day i will either have a bigger snail, or 2 snails. One day.

[kneel]

Maybe one day i will either have a bigger snail, or 2 snails. One day.


Single turbo B5S4!

[Turbwhistle]

If 034 comes out with a kit, then probably.

[Gdlaszako]

Snail?

[Turbwhistle]

Lmfao, turbo.

[latte]

Installed my ST coilovers finally today after its been sitting in my garage for a year. The install took much longer than I anticipated but it is just about smooth as stock but tight in the turns, very pleased with it.

[Gdlaszako]

I think I will wash and kind of wax today depending on the temperature.

[jaustin]

pry put some gas in it and maybe wash the salt off if I change out of my slippers.

[tankdeer]

Installed my ST coilovers finally today after its been sitting in my garage for a year. The install took much longer than I anticipated but it is just about smooth as stock but tight in the turns, very pleased with it.

Glad to hear the install went well. Did you have any trouble with the fronts? Or did you have air tools?

[latte]

Nope, a friend of mine works at a dealership and we took it into his work to use the lift. He barely used the air tools, for the fronts he used a socket wrench that has a hole through the top and stuck the allen wrench through there while he ratcheted. He didn't like the idea of using the impact and spinning the strut piston.. I dunno just glad I had help and didn't have to do it on my own. Maybe I'm getting old, the coils are maxed out in the rear and the car sits slightly below 25" FTG and it seems too low. I'm planning on raising it about 1/4-1/2".

[PinoyS4]

i did the foglight mod which eliminates the headlights having to be on to have the fogs come on. now i drive around with the fogs as daytime running lights:)

[DucatiTorrey]

i did the foglight mod which eliminates the headlights having to be on to have the fogs come on. now i drive around with the fogs as daytime running lights:)

regarding your mod, and the possibility of these lights to now burn out faster, are they just bulbs? Or are the fogs entire housings? on the b6 of course.

[tankdeer]

Nope, a friend of mine works at a dealership and we took it into his work to use the lift. He barely used the air tools, for the fronts he used a socket wrench that has a hole through the top and stuck the allen wrench through there while he ratcheted. He didn't like the idea of using the impact and spinning the strut piston.. I dunno just glad I had help and didn't have to do it on my own. Maybe I'm getting old, the coils are maxed out in the rear and the car sits slightly below 25" FTG and it seems too low. I'm planning on raising it about 1/4-1/2".

The method you described is what I tried and failed at. The allen wrench ended up stripping out the socket it goes in. Maybe I just had the wrong size or something. In the past I've used an impact and it worked perfectly. It didn't really spind the strut piston very much at all - just zipped the nut right off. Glad you ever able to get them installed.

[kneel]

started it after driving the shit out of it Thursday night! added coolant too!

[PinoyS4]

regarding your mod, and the possibility of these lights to now burn out faster, are they just bulbs? Or are the fogs entire housings? on the b6 of course.

just bulbs

[ebi718]

i did the foglight mod which eliminates the headlights having to be on to have the fogs come on. now i drive around with the fogs as daytime running lights:)

Which DIY did you use? I installed my 6000k fog HIDs today and would like to do this mod. There's one out there that requires you tap off fuse #27....not sure this works for an A6. Thanks.

http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k551/de0412/Avant/P1040106.jpg


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[DucatiTorrey]

where did you get your HID fog kit?

[PinoyS4]

Which DIY did you use? I installed my 6000k fog HIDs today and would like to do this mod. There's one out there that requires you tap off fuse #27....not sure this works for an A6. Thanks.

http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k551/de0412/Avant/P1040106.jpg


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i used the one for the b5 s4 where you take the relay from the glove box arear and cut pins off and sauter wires from 3 pins. not sure if its the same for an a6. the writeup was from audiworld.

[ebi718]

where did you get your HID fog kit?

I ordered the (35w) slim ballast kit from DDM Tuning.

[PinoyS4]

I ordered the (35w) slim ballast kit from DDM Tuning.

which bulbs did you get?

[Gdlaszako]

I wish that I had separated Fogs I think it would look good on my car

[Turbwhistle]

Doo it!!

[Gdlaszako]

do you have fogs that I could have?

[ebi718]

which bulbs did you get?

I got H3 6000K bulbs - H3 bulbs because that was the spec listed in the Bentley Service Manual. You're looking to get something else?

[Turbwhistle]

do you have fogs that I could have?


No.... but i can send you the link for the diy.

[Gdlaszako]

Do it!

[PinoyS4]

I got H3 6000K bulbs - H3 bulbs because that was the spec listed in the Bentley Service Manual. You're looking to get something else?

nah, just thinking about ordering the 3000k h7 with 35w balast. will that be bright enough?

[ebi718]

nah, just thinking about ordering the 3000k h7 with 35w balast. will that be bright enough?

I have always preferred the 6000k bulbs; kind of mid-range on the kelvin scale - but pure white light. As you go lower down the spectrum, you get yellow; higher up, more bluish/purple.

http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k551/de0412/Avant/hid-colours-small.jpg

[PinoyS4]

I have always preferred the 6000k bulbs; kind of mid-range on the kelvin scale - but pure white light. As you go lower down the spectrum, you get yellow; higher up, more bluish/purple.

http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k551/de0412/Avant/hid-colours-small.jpg
that's perfect, thanks! 5 or 6k it is

[Makeshift]

Today i replaced the front coil springs and upper control arms in my avant. still have the lower control arms and rear coil springs to do tomorrow

[eastcoastsurfer]

well....had a hole in my tire and had to get a new tire....good thing it was under the 90 day warranty....so I decided to spring for the $16 a tire just to make sure if this happens again I am covered!

But they still get you for balancing and valve! Nothing is FREE!

[ebi718]

Received my Aero Rear Wiper Kit; current wiper streaks like crazy! Installation later today.

http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k551/de0412/IMAG0609.jpg

[Tropicgreena4]

where did you get yours from? How much?

[ebi718]

where did you get yours from? How much?

I got it from ECS, $47.95 shipped. See link (http://www.ecstuning.com/News/PoloAero_RearWiper/?salesrep=JMarusic&utm_source=audizine&utm_medium=forum&utm_content=JMarusic&utm_campaign=postreply)

[happy2B5]

wonder why it lists B5 A4 but no B5 S4 in the application list?

[ebi718]

It appears to be a 'universal' fit.

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[Gdlaszako]

Thank you Chris.

Any suggestions on how to plasti-dip summer wheels.feel free to photoshop.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10732607/wheel.tiff

[happy2B5]

It appears to be a 'universal' fit.

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it sure does from the install video, at $47 delivered I am ordering one today.

[TCHUN003]

Which color do you guys like the best?

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/tchun003/2.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/tchun003/6944222697_56bceea906_b.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/tchun003/6798108094_54cec8ed88_b.jpg

[ebi718]

Green / Orange-colored wheels on a black Avant just don't look right, IMHO.

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[tankdeer]

Disagree. While I'm not into that particular green, the orange looks amazing. Fits the wheels very much. That being said, there is nothing wrong with the silver if you're going for the more subtle look.

[Slow4]

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/tchun003/6798108094_54cec8ed88_b.jpg

Winner....but somethings missing

[Slow4]

Was short on time so I went to get her washed:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/421147_10150725569270097_616675096_11773536_245599 483_n.jpg

only to make time, just to stare at her ass:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/422500_10150725576800097_616675096_11773576_205431 0387_n.jpg

[happy2B5]

Silver...keep it classy san diego

[TCHUN003]

Winner....but somethings missing

If my avant was white it would look great....I've decided to keep it silver.

[naiku]

Winner....but somethings missing

I think to pull off the orange, the wheels need to be bigger/car lower. Although it says they are 19's, they look small though and I think that is what makes them look odd. Orange looks better than green though.

[Dusty Mauve]

Finally got my plates back. :)

http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/6471/bildet.jpg

[Mr Angry]

Drove it to work and back [:D]

[Gdlaszako]

Which color do you guys like the best?

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/tchun003/6798108094_54cec8ed88_b.jpg

Defiantly like these the best, do you have center caps?

[TCHUN003]

I think to pull off the orange, the wheels need to be bigger/car lower. Although it says they are 19's, they look small though and I think that is what makes them look odd. Orange looks better than green though.
They are 18x9.5, they don't come in 19''. My 19x9.5 are the VMR 710's

Defiantly like these the best, do you have center caps?
The center caps are on now.

[kneel]

They are 18x9.5, they don't come in 19''. My 19x9.5 are the VMR 710's

The center caps are on now.

whats the offset? Looks like some spacers and moar low to make the Orange work. I like both Silver and Orange.

edit: just looked at your sig. et40...........10mm spacers all around, push them wheels out ....NOW! [evilsmile]

[Turbwhistle]

Moar low, space um out, and i like the green, but keep it classy for summer(white or silver imo).

[TCHUN003]

whats the offset? Looks like some spacers and moar low to make the Orange work. I like both Silver and Orange.

edit: just looked at your sig. et40...........10mm spacers all around, push them wheels out ....NOW! [evilsmile]
I agree Neil, but I went with a stud conversion and they don't have the studs I need in the length to accommodate spacers :(

Moar low, space um out, and i like the green, but keep it classy for summer(white or silver imo).
Forgot about white!

[Dusty Mauve]

Found the perfect wheelwashing-place...the shower! :D

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/9932/dsc1603g.jpg
http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/7448/dsc16281.jpg

[moyenecorniche]

^^^...that would get me into an unresolvable discussion with the wife.....[:|]

[tankdeer]

And I thought my shower was small...

[Dusty Mauve]

Its not our main bathroom, thats why I got permission :)

[naiku]

Its not our main bathroom, thats why I got permission :)

It makes no difference which bathroom I used, my wife would be pissed!

[kneel]

my wife would punch me right in the Junk for that one. Wheels stacked in the kitchen is as far as they get inside the house.

[Gdlaszako]

I have to use the hose out side.

[Stubek]

My wife would not care since I do the cleaning, she would just make me clean the shower when I am done anyways.

[DucatiTorrey]

I'd smack my wife and say shut up ho!



Just kidding, I'd be sleeping in a tent.


I drove my avant to work today. And bought beer in it to celebrate the weekend.

[Turbwhistle]

Bought new wheels, and my moms would let me wash them in the kitchen sink.

[Gdlaszako]

thats because they'er new. no oil.

[Slow4]

Its not our main bathroom, thats why I got permission :)

Hahaha....notice the "I got permission".

U-kno-how-I-kno you been married for a minute?



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[tankdeer]

I honestly don't think my wife would care. She'd walk in and be, "you missed a spot"

But back on topic, finally finished my coilover install. And started contemplating new rear springs to get the rear lower. 24.5" FTG right now on 3 corners - 25.25 on the right rear. Both rears are spun all the way down. [headbang]

[Dusty Mauve]

Who said I was married? : haha :

Ontopic:
I washed it...and put a cover over it :)

[GramCracker]

I honestly don't think my wife would care. She'd walk in and be, "you missed a spot"

But back on topic, finally finished my coilover install. And started contemplating new rear springs to get the rear lower. 24.5" FTG right now on 3 corners - 25.25 on the right rear. Both rears are spun all the way down. [headbang]

Hahah you're wife seems like she's really cool (obviously, you married her!). I'm not quite sure how my GF would react to that scenario... I wish she was cooler about cars and kinda showed an interest [:|]

That's ST Coilovers for ya.

[tankdeer]

That's ST Coilovers for ya.
I knew getting into it they don't go that low (same as KW V1s). It's the unevenness that's bothering me. 0.75" difference is ridiculous. I mean I expect a little bit, but that's excessive.

[tankdeer]

Anyways, gave it a quick bath this morning. Cleanliness won't last long - back to rain on monday

[SoCalS4Avant]

I knew getting into it they don't go that low (same as KW V1s). It's the unevenness that's bothering me. 0.75" difference is ridiculous. I mean I expect a little bit, but that's excessive.

Yikes. Who'd you get them through? ST should replace the faulty coil over, but I've heard they make you pay a core charge. Hmmm. I guess you could always bump the others UP to 25.25?

[tankdeer]

Yikes. Who'd you get them through? ST should replace the faulty coil over, but I've heard they make you pay a core charge. Hmmm. I guess you could always bump the others UP to 25.25?

Good point, it actually didn't occur to me that one might be defective. I got them through Chris at fifteen52. I'll PM him now and see what he thinks. I don't want to raise the others up. Our goal with this one was to go lower

[SykoraA4]

success! thanks to Capt. Obvious for the inspiration and pointers.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj170/SykoraA4/IMAG0350.jpg

[tankdeer]

Those look damn good, Will. [up]

[SykoraA4]

thanks!

[mixtery]

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[Slow4]

I drove it to work [:D]

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[GramCracker]

I had my friend take a SHIT LOAD of pictures [:D]

[happy2B5]

went to RAVENMS and had them overwrite the Unitronic tune with a proper EPL tune, EGT's coded out. Yes it is OTS, but car feels smoother and peppier per the butt dyno (perception more than reality maybe). Bottom line though is no more EGT check engine lights, which 100% made the car stumble and run like shit! Thank God. On my second replacement set and I am over those crap, faulty Bosch pieces of shite!

Big thanks to Matt, Riccardo (and Adam) at the shop and to Rich at EPL!

[happy2B5]

I had my friend take a SHIT LOAD of pictures [:D]

For Sale thread [=(] ?

[kneel]

did this:

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and got punched in the dick by my car/tune. I threw a knock sensor and car ran like crap. Was running in limp mode for stg3.

Today i went back to stock maf and fixed some piping/plumbing to the turbo. Next is to fix the Knock Sensor issue. New Coil packs and plugs. Then back up to CT for another try at the Mustang Dyno

[Turbwhistle]

Neil! Did you get your new roof box, if so post up some pictures.

[TCHUN003]

did this:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kp0SCpEQ0Lw/T1Px--aaB0I/AAAAAAAAZpk/sZHgZ146tFs/s773/IMG_0578.JPG


and got punched in the dick by my car/tune. I threw a knock sensor and car ran like crap. Was running in limp mode for stg3.

Today i went back to stock maf and fixed some piping/plumbing to the turbo. Next is to fix the Knock Sensor issue. New Coil packs and plugs. Then back up to CT for another try at the Mustang Dyno

So sick!...minus the knock sensor issue.

[tankdeer]

I had my friend take a SHIT LOAD of pictures [:D]
This better not be for a FS thread. But either way, I wanna see them.

And Neil, lol at the dyno shot with the roof box. Love it.

[kneel]

This better not be for a FS thread. But either way, I wanna see them.

And Neil, lol at the dyno shot with the roof box. Love it.

when the turned on the Huge fan in front of the car, you should have seen the box bouncing around. Hope it doesnt look like that driving

[tankdeer]

when the turned on the Huge fan in front of the car, you should have seen the box bouncing around. Hope it doesnt look like that driving

I know mine bounces around a bit if it's empty or lightly loaded. When full it's pretty stable.

[evo_ski]

Mine locks down so tight i can shake my car by grabbing the box.

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[ontheedge56]

Painted my box. Did the fog light.

[tchuck]

Dried the condensation out of my headlights and caulked the holes I made during the yellow reflector removal.

[BCsniper]

cussed at my damn car for a failed rear window regulator.

my temporary solution so that the window wont continue to fall down:
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[A6Avant]

Neil your car is just killer.....

IMHO your car is bloody awesome. I'm not a huge fan of the centre vynal (its just a bit Mitsubishi for me) but it is becoming a LOT more regular in the Audi world.

And yea man your roof box will have movement when your on the hiway... the curse of the empty Thule!

[eastcoastsurfer]

Had to top the avant up with some oil today, only to now have my hood latch now stuck! [headbang]

Hopefully I can get it working again tomorrow. I shifted something on the hood latch while it was up....silly me, now the latch doesn't pop out like it used to.....

[tankdeer]

Mine locks down so tight i can shake my car by grabbing the box.

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I actually can too, It's secure as hell to the car, but the box flexes in the wind when empty.

[evo_ski]

Ahhhhh got it.

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[SoCalS4Avant]

I actually can too, It's secure as hell to the car, but the box flexes in the wind when empty.

This. I noticed on my last trip with my box that I had more weight in the rear of it, than the front, and it gave a good flex - even though there was no way it was coming off the car.

Note to self - need to more evenly distribute the weight!

[kneel]

I know mine bounces around a bit if it's empty or lightly loaded. When full it's pretty stable.



Its stable at hwy speeds, but that fan they had blowing into the front of the cars was intense. I'm sure with out the car actually moving it caused it to bounce like that. That fan lowered the IAT a ton! Huge wheel turbine with these huge fins on it. It was drying the water off my car when they turned it on.
I usually have it loaded down too. But for some reaon i didnt have all my Work Stuff in there

[kneel]

fixed a nasty coolant leak last nigt out in the cold and darkness. Fired car up to realize i fucked something up. Broke a 3-way fitting to the Intake Mani. Car could barely run.
So today i deleted that evap setion on the car, checked the coolant for leaks......still none (knocks on wood).
But still have a nasty stumble now at 4500 rpms or when i hit full boost

[GramCracker]

Who is local to me (Fairfield county CT) and wants to do a Cars & Coffee kinda thing on sunday?

[Turbwhistle]

I and some others are local, but i don't know if you would want me to come.

[dropshadow]

Just picked it up from the shop:

• Front end respray (bumper, hood, fenders)
• Rear bumper respray
• Painted side markers
• Clear corners with Phil's lenses, chrome bulbs & LED city lights
• RS4 grill
• Cupra R lip
• New S-Line valance, dark gray satin finish
• A8 rings on the hatch
• Front & rear clear bra to be installed next week.

Too dark now, I'll take photos tomorrow.

[Gdlaszako]

ha my clean wash lasted for more than two days [eek]