Introduction - 2013 Allroad Project...

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Semi-Dynamic turn signals for a little of that sweeping effect:


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Lighting
European Headlights
European Taillights
Custom Coding
Semi-Dynamic Turn Signal Modules - v2.0 Added

Exterior
European License Plate Holder
S4 Aluminum Mirror Housings - v2.0 Swapped Back to Stock
Genuine Audi Accessories Allroad Base Bars - v2.0 Removed
Genuine Audi Accessories Aluminum Luggage Basket - v2.0 Removed

Interior
S4 Piano Black Instrument Trim
RS4 Post-Facelift Flat-Bottom Steering Wheel
S-Line Post-Facelift Shift Knob and Boot
S4 Post-Facelift S-Tronic Aluminum Pedal Set
S4 Post-Facelift Start/Stop Switch - v2.0 Added

v1.0 Wheels
Rotiform 20x10.5" LVS
Polished Step Lip
Brushed Concave Center
Hidden Hardware

v2.0 Wheels
RSQ2 MV2 SL
20x10.5"
Two Piece
Max Concave
Directional
50/50 Bolts

Performance
Revo Stage 2 - v2.0 Added
Revo 2.0TFSI Intake Package - v2.0 Added
SPM 2.0t Turboback Exhaust
SPM 395x32mm Front Big Brake Package
STaSIS Ohlins SL Suspension Package
STaSIS Rear Sway Bar

2013 Allroad - Prestige Package
Full Paint Phantom Black Pearl Effect
Fine Grain Ash Interior Trims
Rear Window Shades
Sport Package

[Josh@DriveSPM]

Congrats!

Tuned in......

[brainpan]

this will be deadly.. sub'd

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Congrats!

Tuned in......

Can't wait for the SPM goodies to arrive!

[Stubek]

Awesome! Car looks great. Can't wait to see what you do to it.

[KrustyA4]

Very interested in following this one!

[Audacious]

this will be deadly.. sub'd

+1 subbed.

[name.goes.here]

Can't wait to see the evolution!

[Blake P]

Subscribed. Congrats Alex!

Can you give us some hints about your plans for it?

[D_Frost]

This is gonna be fun (next best thing to the RS4 Avant?) ;)

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This is gonna be fun (next best thing to the RS4 Avant?) ;)

This could possibly by the idea[:D]

Thanks guys, this should be fun!

Look for an update after the weekend as mods start...

[Anthony]

Oh really? Is this new "project" that Jennifer was mentioning? [o_o]

[ThunderDent]

Looking forward to this!!

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Oh really? Is this new "project" that Jennifer was mentioning? [o_o]

Yessir! Now to get it all prepped for Wustefest...

[Lloydeezy E]

subscribed [:)] [up]

[Anthony]

Yessir! Now to get it all prepped for Wustefest...

Awesome. Wheels and drop planned? There are at least two other new allroads we're looking to shoot. Might be cool to get all of them together when yours is "ready".

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Awesome. Wheels and drop planned? There are at least two other new allroads we're looking to shoot. Might be cool to get all of them together when yours is "ready".

Should low and slow by Wuste. Game for a shoot anytime...

[crand002]

I'm looking forward to this.

[MiracleWhips]

Congrats!, this should be fun.

[treginginco]

Great job ---- look forward to the "transformation."

[Raacerx]

Excited to see what you got in store Alex! I'll keep an eye out for ya around town.

[zee007]

Awesome! Looking forward to this!

[Erwheezy]

Sub'd,it'll be nice to see another allroad in the Bay Area. May have coilovers for sale in the near future. If you're interested???

[TofuShop]

Nice! I'm loving the new All Road. color matched fenders are a must!

[dooky]

Sub'd,it'll be nice to see another allroad in the Bay Area. May have coilovers for sale in the near future. If you're interested???

I'm interested

[awhk82]

Hmm... I love Allroads!!

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Hmmm, couple parts "fell off" the Allroad this weekend...

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[Liquidsystm]

Sweet, stock suspension available! i should turn my Avant into an Allroad. Sub' can't wait to see the build!

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Sweet, stock suspension available! i should turn my Avant into an Allroad. Sub' can't wait to see the build!

Unfortunately have to keep the stock parts to swap back in later...

[crand002]

I have H&R coilovers on mine and the spring rates are way too soft and allow for too much body roll. Hopefully you guys can get the manufactures to offer correct spring rates for the Allroad with this build.

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I have H&R coilovers on mine and the spring rates are way too soft and allow for too much body roll. Hopefully you guys can get the manufactures to offer correct spring rates for the Allroad with this build.

The Allroad lists curb weight at 3891lbs and the A4 2.0t Avant at 3814lbs. I wouldn't think the issue is the need for Allroad specific springs but that the H&R springs are not what you are looking for in terms of suspension. As long as the car is sitting at a reasonable height then the springs are not incorrect for the application, but they are designed to be that soft and work with factory dampers. I can't help myself when it comes to suspension and had to go with STaSIS Ohlins SL (Challenge) suspension and used the A4 Avant spring rates...

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Completely transformed the car. Just like all the other cars I've done Ohlins based suspension in there is just nothing that compares, flat ride, firm but completely comfortable (actually more comfortable than the factory sport suspension) and the rear sway bar combined in with the kit really helps balance out some of the push these cars exhibit. I'm really impressed with the setup as my first B8/B8.5 model with this kit installed.

Cheers,

[MilesM]

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[crand002]

The Allroad lists curb weight at 3891lbs and the A4 2.0t Avant at 3814lbs. I wouldn't think the issue is the need for Allroad specific springs but that the H&R springs are not what you are looking for in terms of suspension. As long as the car is sitting at a reasonable height then the springs are not incorrect for the application, but they are designed to be that soft and work with factory dampers. I can't help myself when it comes to suspension and had to go with STaSIS Ohlins SL (Challenge) suspension and used the A4 Avant spring rates...

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Completely transformed the car. Just like all the other cars I've done Ohlins based suspension in there is just nothing that compares, flat ride, firm but completely comfortable (actually more comfortable than the factory sport suspension) and the rear sway bar combined in with the kit really helps balance out some of the push these cars exhibit. I'm really impressed with the setup as my first B8/B8.5 model with this kit installed.

Cheers,

I'll try adding a rear sway. The H&R coilovers I'm running were off of my 2011 Avant. There is a chance the struts are on the way out but they were noticeably firmer on my 2011. I think the extra dampening and rebound settings on the Ohlins and the KW V3 is a major improvement over the single adjustable kit I'm running.

Thanks for the post.

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I'll try adding a rear sway. The H&R coilovers I'm running were off of my 2011 Avant. There is a chance the struts are on the way out but they were noticeably firmer on my 2011. I think the extra dampening and rebound settings on the Ohlins and the KW V3 is a major improvement over the single adjustable kit I'm running.

Thanks for the post.

Ah, so you have a used H&R coilover kit. The H&R coilovers for the A4 Avant should work on the Allroad without issue, however they will be reasonably softer and have more roll than something like the Ohlins SL. If it's really bad you may want to peak at the dampers and look for leaking oil, but generally a dead damper or two will be very obvious and not great for driving on.

The Ohlins SL do not have adjustments and in 99% of use adjustment is not needed. Dampers and springs are matched to work well together and adjustment on a suspension is something that in the end tends to lead more than a few users into "tuning" it improperly. I always tell folks to try and get a ride in cars with suspension you are considering to get the full story.

Cheers,

[TheHeiko]

This AR will most certainly turn out to be one of the best on AZ. Can't wait to see the progression and finished product, if car modding can ever be "finished".

[keenz0]

ok this is another great looking one. need to find out what programmer you are using to code the car. this is my first audi and have been busy, redoing the grill, wrapped the roof, have air lift struts and bags about to go in and have a cast set of 20 x 10 rotiforms and a custom forged set on order. my buddy is master certified mechanic and is curious to know what you are using for the euro tuned components.

this thing will
be absolutely amazing looking. sub'd and excited

[keenz0]

how do i post pics on this forum??

[Highlander1010]

how do i post pics on this forum??

Get a photobucket account and bring in the links to post. Simple.

[keenz0]

thanks!!

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ok this is another great looking one. need to find out what programmer you are using to code the car. this is my first audi and have been busy, redoing the grill, wrapped the roof, have air lift struts and bags about to go in and have a cast set of 20 x 10 rotiforms and a custom forged set on order. my buddy is master certified mechanic and is curious to know what you are using for the euro tuned components.

this thing will
be absolutely amazing looking. sub'd and excited

For coding VCDS (Vagcom) from Ross-tech.

As for European components, if your tech is looking for items for the car he can contact directly via PM or email about what is available: [email protected]

Cheers,

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Sorry for the iPhone shot, proper ride height with factory wheels:

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Now the anxious wait for wheels to arrive...

[Stubek]

Did you do something to the fenders? They don't look like painted plastic from that angle and light.

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Did you do something to the fenders? They don't look like painted plastic from that angle and light.

Nope, just the angle, light and generally not-so-great camera on the iPhone making it look like the arches were blended in.

Cheers,

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Just the tip, just to see if you like it...

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Oh what do we have here? SPM goodies have arrived just in time for the weekend...

Have a great weekend everyone, my Allroad will thanks to SPM!

[TCHUN003]

That drop made a night/day difference. Wheels are just going to be icing on the cake!

[keenz0]

nice work!~

[crand002]

RS5 rotor wheels?

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One last shot of interior for posterity before more mods arrive...

Crand002- Nope, no RS5 wheels. However got good word the wheels were getting closer to being finished!

[Blake P]

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One last shot of interior for posterity before more mods arrive...

Crand002- Nope, no RS5 wheels. However got good word the wheels were getting closer to being finished!

Some juicy hints here...
I'm hoping for flat bottom wheel, carbon trim, and ADV.1 wheels!

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Some juicy hints here...
I'm hoping for flat bottom wheel, carbon trim, and ADV.1 wheels!

Got a little right, but not all of it...

[Highlander1010]

Definitely some pedals and a new shifter too.

[Blake P]

Definitely some pedals and a new shifter too.

You're right, maybe some fancy shift paddles? Oh and I'm gonna change my wheel guess to Rotiform.

[zee007]

Nice Alex. Oh, thanks for the email - will make payment this week...

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Step 1.

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Step 2.

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Ah that's a bit better. Let's see what's next...

[Erwheezy]

Looks good. Selling your old steering wheel?

[Blake P]

Hell yeah... now get rid of that ugly wood trim ASAP.

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Erwheezy- Stock steering wheel is staying around, sorry.

Blake P- I have mixed emotions on the wood. Part of me wants to replace, but part of me kinda likes the matte wood look. Tough choice...

[Greg Nelson]

that ugly wood trim


on the wood. Part of me wants to replace, but part of me kinda likes the matte wood look. Tough choice...
Old folks - me - like the wood trim - its a comfort thing [;)] Matte grain wood looks nice.
Admit piano black trim would look nice in grey or black interior.
Rock on young folks [:D]

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Old folks - me - like the wood trim - its a comfort thing [;)] Matte grain wood looks nice.
Admit piano black trim would look nice in grey or black interior.
Rock on young folks [:D]

I'm not that old, but I've always liked wood trim in an interior as long as it fit with the car.

There may be some piano black coming to this interior though...

[TCHUN003]

I can't find the third change. I only see the steering wheel and pedals.

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Step 1. RS5 Post-Facelft Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel w/ S-Line Badge

Step 2. S-Line Post-Facelft S-Tronic Shift Knob w/ Cliff Grey Stitching

Step 3. S4 Post-Facelft S-Tronic Aluminum Pedal Set w/ Dead Pedal

Little hard to see the S-Line shift knob vs. the other mods.

[MiracleWhips]

I can't find the third change. I only see the steering wheel and pedals.

Air leather knob

[Just A B8]

Really nice (expensive) upgrades sir.

[Highlander1010]

I wish I had that wheel. WANT!

[Greg Nelson]

Air leather knob


Really nice (expensive) upgrades sir.


I wish I had that wheel. WANT!
I had to look multiple times to notice the air leather shift knob - old eyes [:o]
Upgrades are pricey w/o question - he's only started [:)]
Wait until the exterior/performance upgrades commence [:D]
Keep up the good work, Alex.

[Highlander1010]

Also not as pricy when you don't have your own business overhead added to the cost of parts and can write the car off into tax expenses [>_<]. Man...I'm not in the right business.

[keenz0]

Hell yeah... now get rid of that ugly wood trim ASAP.

hate to say it alex but I agree here...

[Highlander1010]

hate to say it alex but I agree here...

Me too! I have oCarbon in my ride. Awesome stuff! Dash trim final pieces hopefully by the end of this week.

[Blake P]

Old folks - me - like the wood trim - its a comfort thing [;)] Matte grain wood looks nice.
Admit piano black trim would look nice in grey or black interior.
Rock on young folks [:D]

Haha, no offense intended Greg! Wood trim has it's place in big luxury sedans and SUV's, but IMO it just clashes in the cabin with sporty touches like flat bottom wheel, aluminum pedals, etc.

[D_Frost]

Maybe a middle ground for the interior trim:
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[Greg Nelson]

Haha, no offense intended Greg! Wood trim has it's place in big luxury sedans and SUV's, but IMO it just clashes in the cabin with sporty touches like flat bottom wheel, aluminum pedals, etc.
No offense taken, Blake - your ride was my influence for many of my mods
Matt o"Carbon professionally done CF trim (NOT vinyl wrap) would also match well IMO.

Agree today wood trim s/b in a Euro luxury saloon - I've just loved the Brit sport cars from the very old days with the wood inlays.
I need a Bentley or Rolls - just remembered I'm retired - NOT.
Cheers

[Bery]

Well, call me crazy but I gladly take this wood trim for my ride - if you decide to get rid of it! Just let me know ...
And I agree - piano glossy black or CF would fit better to sporty interior.

[Dasquade]

Good start Alex :p!
*In case you need help:
-RS4 interior door handles (if they fit).
-Trims are personal (but i love my piano trims with instrument cluster).
-It might not fit the cars interior, but if you got the balls, alcantara dash/roof.
-B&O latest gen dash lens tweeters (DYI balls :p).
-Full interior led bulbs.
In case you still need a few other tax reduction parts, let us know :).
Enjoy the car...

[Wah]

Looking good Alex. [up]

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The great wood trim debate[:D]

I had my eye on an Allroad locally here for about a month while I was selling the S4 Cabriolet and it sold the day after I came to get it. This car had the standard aluminum trims, sportier for sure, but still not my favorite. In order to get an Allroad with the sport package that wasn't far away we had to truck this one in and it come with wood, not much I could do about it except tell the guy I wasn't paying for it. Haven't ordered anything to replace it, but we'll see how the next month goes.

Dasquade-
RS4 Door Handles should fit and it's a good idea, thanks!
Piano Black trims are a possibility.
Alcantara, not happening this go around.
Don't feel the need to monkey with the stereo, it's okay and this car won't be packing on the miles.
LED lights in the upper lights might be nice. The lower lights appear to be LED as they have a nice blue tint to them but the upper lights are not so nice.

Thanks everyone, there's more to come so stay tuned!

[Josh@DriveSPM]

Hell yeah... now get rid of that ugly wood trim ASAP.

I agree with Blake!

[cory_can]

Looks great Alex! (for an Allroad [:p] ).

The matte wood trim showing up in some of the Audi ranges is pretty nice. It stops fitting in when you start adding in sporting touches but it is quite nice on its own. Much nicer than the gloss wood everyone typically uses.



RS4 Door Handles should fit and it's a good idea, thanks!


I had a look at this a few months back and I seem to remember there being an issue with the passenger side door locks......perhaps RS4 handles aren't available with them? Let me know what you find out.

[S4BlackCab]

Nice, minor upgrades.

Subscribed.

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cory_can- Good call on the handles:

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However the trick for the front would just be to get a driver's LHD and driver's RHD handle. I am noticing the rear handles do not have locks on the RS4 as well and my Allroad does, though I remember seeing some coding regarding not having rear door locks so probably just code them out.

Cheers,

[Highlander1010]

cory_can- Good call on the handles:

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However the trick for the front would just be to get a driver's LHD and driver's RHD handle. I am noticing the rear handles do not have locks on the RS4 as well and my Allroad does, though I remember seeing some coding regarding not having rear door locks so probably just code them out.

Cheers,

Alex - I've been thinking about those handles for quite some time since the RS4 become official. If you get a good source on them I'm hoping we can get a GB going. I'd love to get a full set.

[phatAvant]

On the handles I'm sure you could replace just the aluminium part into your stock rear plastic parts if need be.

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The handles are available now if needed. I did not order any for myself as I hadn't even looked into it at the time I was ordering up parts.

I haven't taken apart a B8 handle, but if they come apart you could swap in the handles themselves but Audi does not sell the handle itself out of the plastic surround. I found it odd anyway that there were locks on the back door handles and wouldn't mind disconnecting and coding them out.

Cheers,

[phatAvant]

The handles are available now if needed. I did not order any for myself as I hadn't even looked into it at the time I was ordering up parts.

I haven't taken apart a B8 handle, but if they come apart you could swap in the handles themselves but Audi does not sell the handle itself out of the plastic surround. I found it odd anyway that there were locks on the back door handles and wouldn't mind disconnecting and coding them out.

Cheers,

I can just order the OEM ones and fit, as I'm in Europe and only have 1 lock button ;)

Just thought I would throw it out there for you NA guys.

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What a difference a little clear plastic makes to the front end of a car[cool]

[Dasquade]

If it is an easy swap for the handles, you could buy the cheapest ones (without locks) and swap with what you have in the car.
Any guide price for the 'cheapest' version?
Good job on the euro-codes :).
*Hint OEM RS4 roof spoiler (still need to finish up some seam details on my replica, but i'll post some pics soon).

[TheHeiko]

*Hint OEM RS4 roof spoiler (still need to finish up some seam details on my replica, but i'll post some pics soon).

That would look nice and your custom project was shaping up nicely, with all that work you put in. I wish there was a nice and easy option for an Avant roof spoiler bigger than original but not as much as the RS4 version.

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That would look nice and your custom project was shaping up nicely, with all that work you put in. I wish there was a nice and easy option for an Avant roof spoiler bigger than original but not as much as the RS4 version.

RS4 version is a bit much for this project, but something a bit bigger would be nice.

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Have a good weekend...

[Erwheezy]

Nooooo dammit. Must find extra funds for eCodes. Thanks a lot Alex

[Dasquade]

Well i was affraid the RS4 spoiler would be too much but i really grewn on it and fits my car perfectly imho.
Once you have your new wheels it will make the car so much 'sportier' it will begg for a bigger wing ;).
Anyway, stuff to think about incase you run out of inspiration ;).
*Sorry but in case it helps a bit...old pic while installing. No Allround and no normal A4 aswell but...
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[TCHUN003]

Alex those ecodes look amazing!

Desquade, your avant looks like an RS6 and I love it.

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Alex those ecodes look amazing!

Desquade, your avant looks like an RS6 and I love it.

Thank you! Slowly putting the pieces together.

If anyone is in need of e-codes don't hesitate to give a shout over. Sets in stock at special pricing!

Cheers,

[wrenegade]

Dasquade, I absolutely love that rear valance/exhaust setup. Looks beautiful.

[Dasquade]

Thanks, but lets keep it ontopic (sorry just wanted to show spoiler on non RS car:)).

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Hmmm, where did that unsightly side running light run off too?

[Highlander1010]

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Hmmm, where did that unsightly side running light run off too?

Debadge me! [:D]

[axxkicker]

Subscribed.

[Wah]

Coming along nicely Alex! [up]

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First facelift avant wearing Rest of World (E-Code) taillights in North America. Shocking how orange the turn signal is when first activated. A much cleaner appearance and function, removes the side marker light, separates the brake and turn signal function plus the red appearing turn signal that blinks orange. Kit coming soon...

Highlander1010- Debadging soon!

[QUA77RO]

Looking sharp![up]

[zee007]

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First facelift avant wearing Rest of World (E-Code) taillights in North America. Shocking how orange the turn signal is when first activated. A much cleaner appearance and function, removes the side marker light, separates the brake and turn signal function plus the red appearing turn signal that blinks orange. Kit coming soon...

Highlander1010- Debadging soon!

They look sweet Alex!

[Highlander1010]

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First facelift avant wearing Rest of World (E-Code) taillights in North America. Shocking how orange the turn signal is when first activated. A much cleaner appearance and function, removes the side marker light, separates the brake and turn signal function plus the red appearing turn signal that blinks orange. Kit coming soon...

Highlander1010- Debadging soon!

Great work Alex! I really want the ROW Coded lights with amber blinkers for my 2009 A4 too...

[Mike_S]

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Have a good weekend...

Polish your arch extensions and other allroad trim. I've done mine.

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[crand002]

^How did you do that?

[manutdsupporter]

Just polishing? [confused]

[Mike_S]

Yeah machine cut and polished.

[manutdsupporter]

Great work... [up]

[spaghettipie]

Alex, this is a fantastic build. I didn't really see the appeal of ecode headlights until your pic, now I get it! Subscribed!

Thanks for sharing!

-Spaghettipie

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Alex, this is a fantastic build. I didn't really see the appeal of ecode headlights until your pic, now I get it! Subscribed!

Thanks for sharing!

-Spaghettipie

Eurolights make a huge appearance difference and as a side benefit the lighting output and cutoff is better than North American headlights provide.

Now onto matters of sounds and performance:

https://s3.amazonaws.com/zcom-media/sites/a0iE000000Deia7IAB/media/wysiwyg/Allroad/allroadexhaustb.jpg

https://s3.amazonaws.com/zcom-media/sites/a0iE000000Deia7IAB/media/wysiwyg/Allroad/allroadexhaustc.jpg

The SPM Street Edition Turbo-back Exhaust was fitted up yesterday with help from Griffin Motorwerke in Berkeley (http://www.g-werke.com/). Great guys over there and recommend for anyone in the SF Bay Area to check them out for parts, service and installation.

The exhaust helps the 4 cylinder sound quite a bit better as I must admit when I first picked up the Allroad I was totally underwhelmed with the terribly boring and tinny noises emanating from it. The nice polished dual-walled SPM tips fit perfectly with the Allroad rear valence, very clean looking. Hopefully this weekend I can get some videos taken of the car to get out more information on the exhaust.

Now really getting anxious for the wheels, but for now some 17mm spacers just arrived and will have toss those on with the factory wheels.

Have a great weekend again everyone!

[Blake P]

Looking good, Alex! I know the B8 avants are especially sensitive to exhaust drone, so I'm curious whether you'd call the SPM exhaust "drone-free" or if there's some acceptable level of drone present under load.

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Looking good, Alex! I know the B8 avants are especially sensitive to exhaust drone, so I'm curious whether you'd call the SPM exhaust "drone-free" or if there's some acceptable level of drone present under load.

I have probably 10 miles on the car since the exhaust was installed, mostly on city streets, so I didn't get a ton of time on the highway to lug the thing. The 8 speed transmission is a little ridiculous to be honest in how it's geared, but when I gave the exhaust a push at 65mph in 8th there was some resonance for sure, well and the car didn't move considering it was at 1.6k rpm. Popped down to 6th and sounded great at 3/4 throttle. I also had the rear seats down and the factory exhaust clanging away in the back which kept me from being able to give the car the beans without everything sliding around in the back. I'll take the car out for a longer drive this weekend, hopefully get some videos too.

Cheers,

[Blake P]

I have probably 10 miles on the car since the exhaust was installed, mostly on city streets, so I didn't get a ton of time on the highway to lug the thing. The 8 speed transmission is a little ridiculous to be honest in how it's geared, but when I gave the exhaust a push at 65mph in 8th there was some resonance for sure, well and the car didn't move considering it was at 1.6k rpm. Popped down to 6th and sounded great at 3/4 throttle. I also had the rear seats down and the factory exhaust clanging away in the back which kept me from being able to give the car the beans without everything sliding around in the back. I'll take the car out for a longer drive this weekend, hopefully get some videos too.

Cheers,

Cool, thanks for the explanation. I'm sure there are plenty of people awaiting your full review![up]

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Shot of the downpipe with high flow cat and a right angle mini-cat spacer to ensure no code.

Cheers,

[treginginco]

http://www.europrice.us/Allroad/allroadtailb.jpg

First facelift avant wearing Rest of World (E-Code) taillights in North America. Shocking how orange the turn signal is when first activated. A much cleaner appearance and function, removes the side marker light, separates the brake and turn signal function plus the red appearing turn signal that blinks orange. Kit coming soon...

Highlander1010- Debadging soon!


Is this a re-coding issue or do you need to swap out the hardware. That was the one thing I really liked on the Eugo-allroads.... the orange turn signals.

[Anthony]

Nice to see the boys at Griffin were able to help you get that SPM system installed! The tips look great coming out that rear valence. [up]

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Is this a re-coding issue or do you need to swap out the hardware. That was the one thing I really liked on the Eugo-allroads.... the orange turn signals.

Taillights would come with proper plugs which are fitted to the existing wiring. Then coding is needed to separate the turn signal and taillight via [email protected].


Nice to see the boys at Griffin were able to help you get that SPM system installed! The tips look great coming out that rear valence.

Yup, they sorted me out in less than a day actually. Heat cycled the exhaust as well to ensure everything was adjusted properly. Just took the car for a quick drive after tossing on 17mm spacers and the exhaust sounds so much better than stock. There's a bit of drone/resonance down low passed 1/2 throttle, but I find zero need to be at 2.5k rpm at 1/2 throttle. The car doesn't move nearly fast enough to be useful at that rpm so I'm down a gear and above 3k rpm. Cruising in 7th gear at 70mph sounded good to me, 8th is ridiculous and is at 1.6k rpm and the car barely makes it up a hill at full throttle.

Cheers,

[treginginco]

http://www.europrice.us/Allroad/allroadtailb.jpg

First facelift avant wearing Rest of World (E-Code) taillights in North America. Shocking how orange the turn signal is when first activated. A much cleaner appearance and function, removes the side marker light, separates the brake and turn signal function plus the red appearing turn signal that blinks orange. Kit coming soon...

Highlander1010- Debadging soon!

When you hit the brakes ---- without using turn signals ----- does the top row of lights burn red for brakes.... or do they only function as turn signals?

[S4BlackCab]

Exhaust looks great. Looking forward to seeing the stock wheels with 17mm spacers.

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When you hit the brakes ---- without using turn signals ----- does the top row of lights burn red for brakes.... or do they only function as turn signals?

Here is a video of how the taillights function:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2aubyFtieo

Turn Signal - Orange Top Section Only
Brake - Center Section Only
Taillight - Lower Section
Fog Light - Inner Light (L+R)
Reverse Light - Outer Light (L+R)

This is how the RoW (Rest of World) taillights work out of North America. All this is of course not possible without [email protected] coding work. This took him about 20-25 minutes to do remotely and all functions work, no bulb out errors either. The turn signal is what is really what sets these taillights apart from North American lights. The turn signal appears red when it is not activated, but when it blinks it's extremely orange and very noticeable as opposed to the all red North American lighting.

Kits are available: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/539591-A4-S4-LED-Taillight-Package-Sale

If anyone has any questions on these lights just let me know via PM or email: [email protected]

Cheers,

[treginginco]

I was going to see if you could post a quick video ---- you read my mind. Thanks a billion for the video!!!!

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I was going to see if you could post a quick video ---- you read my mind. Thanks a billion for the video!!!!

No prob.

Cheers,

[ghost333777]

Car looks great! I too would like to see more pics and hear how the exhaust sounds. SPM is one of my two choices that I am deciding upon and I can not find much out there besides the white a5 clip that's floating around. Looking forward to further progress.

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Car looks great! I too would like to see more pics and hear how the exhaust sounds. SPM is one of my two choices that I am deciding upon and I can not find much out there besides the white a5 clip that's floating around. Looking forward to further progress.

Need to find the time and an extra set of hands to do some video work. I don't have a Go-Pro which would be the most useful for something like this. Almost tempted to pick one up for just such uses.

Cheers,

[Anthony]

Need to find the time and an extra set of hands to do some video work. I don't have a Go-Pro which would be the most useful for something like this. Almost tempted to pick one up for just such uses.

Cheers,

Whenever you want to meet up, let me know.

I definitely want to shoot a video when it's "done", but can do something before then if ya want.

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Thanks, shot you an email.

Cheers,

[KrustyA4]

The GoPro is not your best choice for audio recording. They are incredible for their video capabilities, but sound is not good.

[ghost333777]

Need to find the time and an extra set of hands to do some video work. I don't have a Go-Pro which would be the most useful for something like this. Almost tempted to pick one up for just such uses.

Cheers,

No hurry, I'm just anxious and looking forward to it.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARtBASc40KI

Quick video with a Canon EOS 6D of a startup, idle and a few revs.

More to come...

[zee007]

That actually sounds really good Alex. Any drone?

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That actually sounds really good Alex. Any drone?

I haven't put a ton of miles on the car since the exhaust went on, but so far I haven't had issues with being annoyed or bothered by drone. If the car is in far too low a gear, which the transmission likes to do in auto mode, and I put my foot the floor it is a bit boomy but there is no reason to drive like that as the car just doesn't go anywhere. On the highway with normal throttle inputs while cruising it's good to my ears.

The only way to really convey how an exhaust sounds is to do video/audio work. Will figure out the best way to do some good media for everyone. I'm happy with the exhaust and it's what I expected. It's not too loud, the sound is nice at idle, completely got rid of the terrible tinny boring sounds of the stock exhaust and I haven't been annoyed or bothered with the exhaust while cruising.

Cheers,

[Blake P]

That description sounds almost exactly like the AWE Gen1 exhaust I had. If you have the opportunity to drive over a mountain pass, that would be the true test, IMO. Heading over Pacheco Pass (152), Altamont (580), or the Grapevine (I5) was simply unbearable, as the drone was constant under such load unless I revved it super high. Normal street driving in sport mode or manual was great though.

[CanoDesignZ]

I wish we had mountain roads around me, lol nothing but flatland and straight roads.

[zee007]

I haven't put a ton of miles on the car since the exhaust went on, but so far I haven't had issues with being annoyed or bothered by drone. If the car is in far too low a gear, which the transmission likes to do in auto mode, and I put my foot the floor it is a bit boomy but there is no reason to drive like that as the car just doesn't go anywhere. On the highway with normal throttle inputs while cruising it's good to my ears.

The only way to really convey how an exhaust sounds is to do video/audio work. Will figure out the best way to do some good media for everyone. I'm happy with the exhaust and it's what I expected. It's not too loud, the sound is nice at idle, completely got rid of the terrible tinny boring sounds of the stock exhaust and I haven't been annoyed or bothered with the exhaust while cruising.

Cheers,

Thanks Alex. So let me ask my question a slightly different way - how uncomfortable would a 2 year old and a 10 day old baby be in the back? I can't believe I've gotten to the stage in my life where I'm even asking that!

[Blake P]

Thanks Alex. So let me ask my question a slightly different way - how uncomfortable would a 2 year old and a 10 day old baby be in the back? I can't believe I've gotten to the stage in my life where I'm even asking that!

My son seemed to love my exhaust, as he would always fall asleep in my car but never in my wife's X3. My wife, on the other hand, hated it![>_<]

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Thanks Alex. So let me ask my question a slightly different way - how uncomfortable would a 2 year old and a 10 day old baby be in the back? I can't believe I've gotten to the stage in my life where I'm even asking that!

Girlfriend's 6 year old thinks it sounds awesome and asked why it wasn't louder. Mind you I just sold an S4 B6 Cabriolet with a STaSIS cat-back, hard to beat the V8 sound and it was fairly loud, also the S4 B5 Avant with downpipes, high flow cats and a Borla makes some pretty serious noise too. The Allroad is by far the tamest out of that bunch.

I'd say it's all in how you drive. If you are driving at fairly low rpm's and lugging the car around you might get annoyed with this exhaust and probably many others in this market. I personally don't drive like that at all and if I need to give the car some gas to get around someone or moving on the highway I downshift, same with climbing a small to medium grade, downshift so I can actually get the car moving if needed. The S4 B6 V8 spoiled me slightly on instant torque in any gear on the highway.

Blake's test of doing some hill climbing is probably a good measure of drone. I think most would say my S4 B5 drones when being lugged up a hill, but it doesn't bother me at all. I know some people define drone as sort of ear popping annoyance where items in the cabin rattle, some say it's just an annoying boomy quality to the exhaust, others even go far enough to say that any cabin intrusion of noise is drone, all in how you like your car to sound.

Again I just need to do some more video/audio to give people an idea of what it sounds like. I'm pleased and more driving is in order to get a full review on the exhaust. Build quality was great, looked nice before it went on, the tips are the perfect size and shape and tucked away nicely, initial impressions on sound are good, love how it sounds at idle and WOT... more to come.

Might link up with Anthony to do some flybys or something of that nature, also just might find a nice stretch of quiet road to put the camera on a tripod to get some video/audio over the next few days.

Cheers,

[keenz0]

nice work.. looks and sounds great. might need to add that to the list....

keep it up!!

[MiracleWhips]

I know some people define drone as sort of ear popping annoyance where items in the cabin rattle, some say it's just an annoying boomy quality to the exhaust, others even go far enough to say that any cabin intrusion of noise is drone, all in how you like your car to sound.



This!.......it is all really subjective.

Both Blake and I were AWE Gen 1 Guinea Pigs, but I had it worse since I have the avant versus his sedan. Mine "droned" for sure, but I got used to it. I just installed a HFC which increased the "drone" noticeably. Which is another point for all to keep in mind when comparing the SPM system to other exhausts. This system is turbo-back vs. most others that are cat-back.

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https://s3.amazonaws.com/zcom-media/sites/a0iE000000Deia7IAB/media/wysiwyg/Allroad/allroadplatea.jpg

Confirmed the Allroad European license plate holder can be modified to fit the US plate holder grille. Actually fits quite well with a few items trimmed off.

Cheers,

[Highlander1010]

Looks good Alex!

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The European plate helps break up the "braces" on the grille. Still undecided if I need to plasti-dip the grille black or not, waiting on wheels to see how it looks...

[spaghettipie]

This is how the RoW (Rest of World) taillights work out of North America.

Almost... At least in Switzerland, when the fogs are lit, only the outer brake lights, the inner stays off - I guess the fog with brake in the same lens is too bright for their regs.

Looks very, very good though... Love watching this build!

-Spaghettipie

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Almost... At least in Switzerland, when the fogs are lit, only the outer brake lights, the inner stays off - I guess the fog with brake in the same lens is too bright for their regs.

Looks very, very good though... Love watching this build!

-Spaghettipie

Yes, this is true. I thought I mentioned that, maybe not. David had that coded in for me separately.

More coming soon!

Thanks!

[Anthony]

This!.......it is all really subjective.

Both Blake and I were AWE Gen 1 Guinea Pigs, but I had it worse since I have the avant versus his sedan. Mine "droned" for sure, but I got used to it. I just installed a HFC which increased the "drone" noticeably. Which is another point for all to keep in mind when comparing the SPM system to other exhausts. This system is turbo-back vs. most others that are cat-back.

Hey, you forgot about me! [;)]

I hope to meet up with Alex soon and go for a ride. I feel I'd be a "decent" judge in regards to any "drone".

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https://s3.amazonaws.com/zcom-media/sites/a0iE000000Deia7IAB/media/wysiwyg/Allroad/allroadj.jpg

A little subtle upgrade to the interior. At first glance it looks the same as before, but take a closer look. This is how these cars should all come from the factory.

[audipcanugo]

http://www.europrice.us/Allroad/allroadj.jpg

A little subtle upgrade to the interior. At first glance it looks the same as before, but take a closer look. This is how these cars should all come from the factory.

Painted MMI surround?

[Blake P]

Wish I knew what I was looking for... darn, old man wood trim is still there.[:(]

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Painted MMI surround?

Close...


Wish I knew what I was looking for... darn, old man wood trim is still there.

Haha yup, haven't made a decision yet on that, call me old[:D]

[Blake P]

Yea, that cluster trim used to be silver, grandpa.

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Yea, that cluster trim used to be silver, grandpa.

Yessir, fitted up an S4/RS4 Piano Black Instrument Trim. So much nicer than the stone grey piece. It took 5 minutes for the girlfriend to notice the change when I asked to find it. It's subtle and it matches all of the other piano black in the interior, but does it match that old people wood trim?

[Blake P]

It would match piano black or carbon fiber trim better. Just sayin'...

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It would match piano black or carbon fiber trim better. Just sayin'...

Piano black has been discussed...

[MiracleWhips]

Hey, you forgot about me! [;)]

I did actually make a mental note when typing that, but since you have moved on to literally bigger and better things. [:D][up]


Yessir, fitted up an S4/RS4 Piano Black Instrument Trim. So much nicer than the stone grey piece.

I'm jealous. This was the first thing I noticed when the B8.5 photos came out. I was quizzing everyone in the know (you included i believe) if these would fit the B8 dash. Sadly, no. [=(]


Piano black has been discussed...

Do this.

I still want to upgrade mine from the ugly "fish eye" trim, But I think Blake and I had a plan for that a while ago.

[Anthony]

I did actually make a mental note when typing that, but since you have moved on to literally bigger and better things. [:D][up]

Understood, but still... [;)]

And maybe I'm old too, but I like the matte wood trim. No matter how old I get though, I don't think I'll ever like gloss wood trim...

[spl1011]

You would be my hero if you keep the natural ash trim. I'm a relatively young dude, but I've always loved wood trim in my car interiors. The muted finish of the natural ash inlays is far more special and upscale than a piece of black plastic or aluminum. And honestly, its a relatively dark shade of wood so it really works well. I have in my AR and love it - even the texture of it is pleasant :-)

I'd focus on getting the headliner in black. :-P

[VTAvant]

This allroad needs an aluminum RS4 grille and the new 20" wheel option for the RS4/5 available in Europe. Why not go full RS treatment with RS seats, RS carbon weave interior and RS 8 pot wave brakes.

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This allroad needs an aluminum RS4 grille and the new 20" wheel option for the RS4/5 available in Europe. Why not go full RS treatment with RS seats, RS carbon weave interior and RS 8 pot wave brakes.

20" wheels are coming, but not genuine Audi stuff...

Not going for the RS4 look as I don't believe the powerplant really lends itself to that type of appearance or interior. This is going to be more of the low and slow car. I've got the S4 B5 Avant in the garage to get my speed fix from.

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https://s3.amazonaws.com/zcom-media/sites/a0iE000000Deia7IAB/media/wysiwyg/Allroad/wheela.jpg

It's gonna be tight to get these ready before Wustefest...

[Blake P]

The only Rotiform wheel that spoke design reminds me of is maybe MIA? Thank God they don't appear to be BLQ's, at least.

[cory_can]

BWE's?

[Blake P]

BWE's?

Can't be...
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m169/surf2snow909/325856_10150792013510048_264929400047_20537323_108 0985211_o.jpg

[cory_can]

Can't be...
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m169/surf2snow909/325856_10150792013510048_264929400047_20537323_108 0985211_o.jpg

The cutout around the inside looks rounded like that wheel.

[Blake P]

Yeah, but Alex's pic appears to show a "Y" spoke, which is what made me think MIA, though still not an exact match. Something brand new, perhaps?

[Erwheezy]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/22/za5e5a4y.jpg think they're the LVS=SJC v2. Was gonna go with these wheels before I changed my mind last minute.

[Blake P]

You're so right

[Erwheezy]

Hope I didn't spoil the reveal. Wheels will look so good on an all black AR.

[keenz0]

Hope I didn't spoil the reveal. Wheels will look so good on an all black AR.


man our whips are going to be looking very similar with the same parts used for air ride and now maybe wheels......hmmmmmm.. good looking whip it will be..!!!

[Erwheezy]

@keenzo good thing i changed it up then.

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Love the guessing, keep 'em coming!

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https://s3.amazonaws.com/zcom-media/sites/a0iE000000Deia7IAB/media/wysiwyg/Allroad/lvstease.jpg

More to come when I'm caught up a bit more around here...

[Erwheezy]

Wow.






Wow.

[treginginco]

http://www.europrice.us/Allroad/lvstease.jpg

More to come when I'm caught up a bit more around here...

Very nice!!! And not to jack the thread ---- thanks Alex for inspiring me to get off my ass and get my tails re-coded!!! They look great!

[Erwheezy]

http://www.europrice.us/Allroad/lvstease.jpg

More to come when I'm caught up a bit more around here...

Wheel and tire specs??

[Blake P]

Damn, that looks goood![up]

[zee007]

That looks absolutely stella Alex. Great choice of wheel - looks fantastic.

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Wheel and tire specs??

Rotiform LVS 20x10.5"
Concave Center- Brushed
Step Lip - Chrome
Hidden Hardware
Prepared for BBK clearance

Tires were 275/30 but this is too aggressive a fitment. The wheels were done a day before the show essentially. We gambled on the tires based on the fact that I am not on airbags, but it's still too much tire since I have the car fairly dumped. Rotiform was awesome enough to order tires up, get them fitted, bring the wheels and fit them up at the show on Saturday. I had to pull the wheels off at the show to leave[=(]

The wheels went back to Rotiform to have the tires pulled off so they could be returned and replaced with 255's. Then everything should be good to go. What a massive tease to not be able to drive home on them, but damn the car looked good. Probably lower the front just a tad, but want to see how the 255's look.

Cheers,

[Highlander1010]

Looks awesome Alex! Can't wait to see this continue.

[MiracleWhips]

Very, very nice! [up]

I saw some stockers lurking in the background of an Instagram photo and wondered if these got mounted on-site.

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https://s3.amazonaws.com/zcom-media/sites/a0iE000000Deia7IAB/media/wysiwyg/Allroad/allroadl1.jpg

https://s3.amazonaws.com/zcom-media/sites/a0iE000000Deia7IAB/media/wysiwyg/Allroad/allroadm1.jpg

https://s3.amazonaws.com/zcom-media/sites/a0iE000000Deia7IAB/media/wysiwyg/Allroad/allroadn1.jpg

https://s3.amazonaws.com/zcom-media/sites/a0iE000000Deia7IAB/media/wysiwyg/Allroad/allroado1.jpg

https://s3.amazonaws.com/zcom-media/sites/a0iE000000Deia7IAB/media/wysiwyg/Allroad/allroadp1.jpg

Tires in tomorrow with Rotiform and then the wheels head back this way, can't wait to get these back on[drool]

[Blake P]

Too bad those wouldn't work as-is. The fitment looks so nice and flush. Where was it rubbing, exactly?

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Too bad those wouldn't work as-is. The fitment looks so nice and flush. Where was it rubbing, exactly?

The Allroad plastic flares still have a lip the intrudes into the wheelwell. This is where the tire was going to rub and fairly badly in the back, enough that I didn't want to damage the flare so didn't drive it. I'd love to stick with the 275's, but without changing the offset it wouldn't work and then I'd run risks of not having the BBK fit up front when that is ready to install. I didn't want staggered wheels either so this was the solution wheel wise but just have to get 255's on.

[Blake P]

The Allroad plastic flares still have a lip the intrudes into the wheelwell. This is where the tire was going to rub and fairly badly in the back, enough that I didn't want to damage the flare so didn't drive it. I'd love to stick with the 275's, but without changing the offset it wouldn't work and then I'd run risks of not having the BBK fit up front when that is ready to install. I didn't want staggered wheels either so this was the solution wheel wise but just have to get 255's on.

How difficult would it be to shave the plastic down? It's all underneath and out of sight, afterall.

[dooky]

Damn. That looks nice [up]

[Erwheezy]

How difficult would it be to shave the plastic down? It's all underneath and out of sight, afterall.

Will be doing this on mine.

[WngoA4]

Your car looks awesome!

[awhk82]

http://www.europrice.us/Allroad/lvstease.jpg

More to come when I'm caught up a bit more around here...

Woah!!!! That is fxxking SICK!!!!

[Esoteric]

F'ing spectacular.

Any reason you're going down to 255's instead of 265's?

[crand002]

Looks great! The brand and tire line makes a difference. What are the wheel specs? I went through a set of wheels to search for the perfect offset to run 275's on a 10.5" wheels. I'm not sure how much you drive it but if you do 255's I would go with a 35 offset if you can. A 30 would ride really rough in that width.

[TheHeiko]

Wow Alex. Wow. Your allroad is so different than some of the other recent modded allroads that look great too but each is unique. It would be so cool to get them all together for a photo shoot.

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265 isn't a common size and a lot of tire manufacturers will just change the number of the tire without actually altering the size that much, if it all. The 255 is a known good fitment and will do for now. If I really get the hankering to go back to 275 after the BBK is installed and there is some room to shave the backpad of the wheel I might do that to eek that in. I will also look at trimming the lip a bit on the plastic wheel arch extension, but I don't want to take it down to the point that the wheelwell liner has no place to mount. With the older style plastic wheelwell liners the fender edge/lip on the inside could be trimmed right off, but with these floppy carpet ones they hang down if the edge/lip is fully removed.

Thanks for the compliments guys! I believe Anthony @ Audizine wants to try and get some local modded Allroads together for some media work.

Now what to mod next...

[Liquidsystm]

Thanks for the compliments guys! I believe Anthony @ Audizine wants to try and get some local modded Allroads together for some media work.

Can local B8 avants join in too? Loving the build so far!

[Blake P]

Now what to mod next...

How far off is the BBK?

[Stubek]

Can local B8 avants join in too? Loving the build so far!


+1!

[Highlander1010]

How far off is the BBK?

Are you thinking Stasis/Alcons?

[Josh@DriveSPM]

Are you thinking Stasis/Alcons?

I'm curious as well....

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Can local B8 avants join in too? Loving the build so far!


+1!

I would think Anthony would be into it. When we plan something I'll see what he says.


How far off is the BBK?


Are you thinking Stasis/Alcons?

Probably a few weeks off on the BBK. It'll be something new to the market...

[Blake P]

Such a tease, as usual...

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Such a tease, as usual...

Who me? Nevar![:D]

[Esoteric]

Thanks for the detailed explanation re: tire sizes - I learned something today.


265 isn't a common size and a lot of tire manufacturers will just change the number of the tire without actually altering the size that much, if it all. The 255 is a known good fitment and will do for now. If I really get the hankering to go back to 275 after the BBK is installed and there is some room to shave the backpad of the wheel I might do that to eek that in. I will also look at trimming the lip a bit on the plastic wheel arch extension, but I don't want to take it down to the point that the wheelwell liner has no place to mount. With the older style plastic wheelwell liners the fender edge/lip on the inside could be trimmed right off, but with these floppy carpet ones they hang down if the edge/lip is fully removed.

Thanks for the compliments guys! I believe Anthony @ Audizine wants to try and get some local modded Allroads together for some media work.

Now what to mod next...

[keenz0]

Came out insane alex!!! When my car is all aired out the back wheel well catches the side as well and if we trim it you will need some sanding cleanup to keep that edge nice and smooth, as i know you know. I am running 20 x 10 et 25 so when my wheels are finally done the 30 offset should fix that. we adjusted the camber a hair in the back and its good for now. cant wait to get mine sitting on that three piece step lip...

again nice work

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The wheels come back tomorrow with 255/30's so we'll see if anything needs a little trim or camber adjustment. I haven't decided if the nose will come down some or the rear will come up some.

Thank you for the compliment and yours is looking great too. Anxiously waiting to see which wheels you did as well.

If you need anything for the project don't hesitate to give me a shout.

Thanks!

[keenz0]

The wheels come back tomorrow with 255/30's so we'll see if anything needs a little trim or camber adjustment. I haven't decided if the nose will come down some or the rear will come up some.

Thank you for the compliment and yours is looking great too. Anxiously waiting to see which wheels you did as well.

If you need anything for the project don't hesitate to give me a shout.



Thanks!

I might be doing that sooner then later!!!

[Jimminez]

Looks great Alex. Those LVS work really well on the allroad.

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Couple Instagram shots from Audizine: http://instagram.com/audizine/#

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Happy Monday...

[Blake P]

Wow, that looks great! Is that seriously your normal static ride height for everyday driving? It makes me scared for you to hit a bump while turning.

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Wow, that looks great! Is that seriously your normal static ride height for everyday driving? It makes me scared for you to hit a bump while turning.

Lifted the nose 1/4" from those photos. The 255's made a huge difference. I did discover that hiding in the upper part of the inside of the wheel well is metal. The front is not just a plastic extension and much like a standard A4/S4 there is a metal lip that can be pulled down by a wide fitment, found out the hard way when that lip got pulled down on a large bump while turning. I rolled both front inner metal lips inwards/upwards and now there is essentially no rubbing up front except a tiny bit on sharp turns when there is a bump and it's just a little tire on plastic on the inside of the arch extension.

The rear tire doesn't rub but if I hit a big enough bump or compression the very outer most portion of the wheel lip touches the inside of the plastic arch extension. After a few drives this will correct itself as the wheel lip acts perfectly as a plastic lathe[:D]

I can approach the large speed bump on the hill here dead on and doesn't scrape the nose or the underside, it's a big speed bump as well, little surprised by that. My S4 B5 scrapes the nose and the exhaust on the same speed bump and it's considerably higher than the Allroad right now. These newer cars have great clearance underneath compared to older models.

Cheers,

[crand002]

Looks insane.

[Liquidsystm]

Ohh my....who did your tint and what percent did you do?

[eurospek]

Stunning allroad.

[Wah]

Wow, looks too good!

[TCHUN003]

Flawless victory

[zee007]

That looks brilliant Alex. Absolutely perfect.

[Esoteric]

Ridonkulous. Absoultely f'ing ridonkulous.

[EuroCK]

So Fresh, So Clean..

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Quick iPhone shots of the final ride height wearing the 255/30-20 tires. Drives well, very minimal rubbing, always love how the STaSIS Ohlins SL transforms the car.

Waiting on a few more mods, but for now just enjoying the car. Stay tuned over the next few weeks for more!

[audipcanugo]

God that looks amazing.

[keenz0]

insanity!!

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Instaroad[:D]

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Oh hai!

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Now hurry up SPM...

[Limey]

Damn what's that setup cost?

[Josh@DriveSPM]

Hi Everybody,

The pricing on the SPM B8 BBK's will hit the market at:

375 x 32mm mono6 - $2,999 http://www.drivespm.com/product-p/alcon375mm.htm

395 x 32mm mono6 - $3,399 http://www.drivespm.com/product-p/alcon395mm.htm



Calling you out, Alex - 395 x 32mm Mono6 + Allroad = Serious win!

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Hi Everybody,

The pricing on the SPM B8 BBK's will hit the market at:

375 x 32mm mono6 - $2,999 http://www.drivespm.com/product-p/alcon375mm.htm

395 x 32mm mono6 - $3,399 http://www.drivespm.com/product-p/alcon395mm.htm

Calling you out, Alex - 395 x 32mm Mono6 + Allroad = Serious win!

Oh you know it has to happen. The wheels were designed for this...

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Oh hai there Erwheezy...

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[Erwheezy]

Nice meeting you Alex. Sorry most of my photos sucked. Haha

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Nice meeting you Alex. Sorry most of my photos sucked. Haha

HA, no problem on the photos. That back parking lot is useless for photos. Surprised I made it out safely. I'm still shocked at how low I can run this car and not have massive issues driving it around.

[treginginco]

Oh hai there Erwheezy...

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Nice to see the two most famous allroads in one picture ------ good stuff!!!!!!

[Erwheezy]

Thanks for the install on the wheel, yeah that driveway is crazy I don't know how you got out. I aired all the way up and still scraped coming out.

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[TroySico]

http://www.europrice.us/Allroad/allroadexhaustd.jpg

Shot of the downpipe with high flow cat and a right angle mini-cat spacer to ensure no code.

Cheers,

Any codes? I am going to Griffen MS to have my hi-flow cat and downpipe installed. I will then do a stage II APR tune. Do you have a tune, or does that right-angle OX-sensor spacer keep it from throwing a code? Price of your exhaust seems like a great value since it's turbo-back. Cheers...

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Thanks for the install on the wheel, yeah that driveway is crazy I don't know how you got out. I aired all the way up and still scraped coming out.

I saw you spinning a rear wheel on exit. All about the angles with driveways like that. I headed out basically going towards oncoming traffic at an extreme angle and only the very lowest portion of the left bumper touched the pavement. Other than that I just drove right out. However those bolt on hard plastic speed bumps, a little rough on the underside of the car when entering that lot.[o_o]

[QUOTE=TroySico;8917099]Any codes? I am going to Griffen MS to have my hi-flow cat and downpipe installed. I will then do a stage II APR tune. Do you have a tune, or does that right-angle OX-sensor spacer keep it from throwing a code? Price of your exhaust seems like a great value since it's turbo-back. Cheers...

So far I've only seen a slow to respond O2 code and I have no software. That code came twice in nearly 2k miles, one time it corrected itself and one time a CEL came on, cleared with Vagcom after 10-15 miles. That happened right after the exhaust was on actually and so far hasn't happened again. If you have Stage 2 software it shouldn't be an issue with the CEL. I like the exhaust and it is definitely a good deal considering it's a full TBE. Good sale going on right now too!

Cheers,

[TroySico]

[QUOTE=Erwheezy;8916794]
So far I've only seen a slow to respond O2 code and I have no software. That code came twice in nearly 2k miles, one time it corrected itself and one time a CEL came on, cleared with Vagcom after 10-15 miles. That happened right after the exhaust was on actually and so far hasn't happened again. If you have Stage 2 software it shouldn't be an issue with the CEL. I like the exhaust and it is definitely a good deal considering it's a full TBE. Good sale going on right now too!

Cheers,

Damn! That is a good deal for turbo-back. Wish I ordered it - apr/awe stuff already purchased. You Wheezy and I should meet up at the next area gtg.

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Since it was take pictures of your Allroad weekend I'll join in as well...

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Cheers,

[Erwheezy]

Looks great Alex, that's so low for static. Hope the repair is quick

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Looks great Alex, that's so low for static. Hope the repair is quick

Thanks! These cars are surprisingly great on ground clearance even like this.

I don't think the repair should be too hard, however I doubt I'll get much help from the person who hit us and it's not enough to bother with insurance.

[Blake P]

Damn, sorry to hear about that Alex. Any pics of the damaged wheel? I bet it's still pretty, even dinged up.

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Damn, sorry to hear about that Alex. Any pics of the damaged wheel? I bet it's still pretty, even dinged up.

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[=(]

Still absolutely amazing he only managed to hit the wheel lip and nothing else. Still a pain in the arse and the guy was far from pleasant, nor apologetic in any way. It happened a notoriously frustrating side street to get out of outside of the Rutherford Grille. The side street he was on can take 5+ minutes to cross traffic to get out of because the main road I was on is always solidly packed, plus there is a turn lane to enter the side street which is where I came from so people are routinely blocked by other people waiting to turn into the side street from the main road. I suspect he was looking the other way as I approached and when he started to creep out thinking it was clear one way and then looked over his shoulder where I had just come from to see if it was clear, though he still should have seen me. I think it was a combination of frustration of waiting and just jumping the gun. Though he did say that if I wasn't in my fancy car "zipping around" it never would have happened. He had a stop sign, I didn't, his responsibility to ensure he can enter traffic safely and he failed to do that. Can't wait to send him a few bills and likely get little in return...

[Blake P]

Still absolutely amazing he only managed to hit the wheel lip and nothing else. Still a pain in the arse and the guy was far from pleasant, nor apologetic in any way. It happened a notoriously frustrating side street to get out of outside of the Rutherford Grille. The side street he was on can take 5+ minutes to cross traffic to get out of because the main road I was on is always solidly packed, plus there is a turn lane to enter the side street which is where I came from so people are routinely blocked by other people waiting to turn into the side street from the main road. I suspect he was looking the other way as I approached and when he started to creep out thinking it was clear one way and then looked over his shoulder where I had just come from to see if it was clear, though he still should have seen me. I think it was a combination of frustration of waiting and just jumping the gun. Though he did say that if I wasn't in my fancy car "zipping around" it never would have happened[rolleyes]. He had a stop sign, I didn't, his responsibility to ensure he can enter traffic safely and he failed to do that. Can't wait to send him a few bills and likely get little in return...

Ouch is right. Did you get his insurance info? In case there's unseen suspension damage that could end up costly.

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Ouch is right. Did you get his insurance info? In case there's unseen suspension damage that could end up costly.

Yup, though he failed to give us a phone number or email. He was easy to find so we've already spoken to him. He was scared about me filing a big claim against him and wasn't even going to bother repairing his BMW (old, ratty, city car). Said it should very likely be as simple as a wheel rim, some labor and shipping, then an alignment.

I lifted the car up and inspected everything as much as I could here. I don't see anything bent, loose, damaged, crinkled, etc. The wheel has a tiny bit less toe-in now than the other side and the steering wheel is very slightly off to the left, which makes sense, but the car doesn't pull and drives straight. So he hit the back of the wheel with his license plate holder and it was really more of a push. I believe he just drifted into the wheel while slowly creeping out of the side street and then gave it the beans for about 1/2 a second before he realized I was there. If anything it rotated the toe link bolt or pushed the subframe a bit which would add some toe-in to the other side as well, should be pretty obvious on an alignment machine. The camber looks identical to the other side by my eye, it's actually very hard to see the toe difference side to side. I'll have Griffin inspect everything in depth before they bother with an alignment. Anything suspect is being replaced and if it ends up bigger I'll give the guy a chance to be reasonable or it's going to my insurance co to chase him down and cover the whole thing.

[Blake P]

That sounds like a plan. Glad it was nothing more serious.

[Lapkritis]

Someone hit my car and then talked shit when they were at fault would get a verbal exercise on the level of Clark Griswold on Christmas Eve.

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Someone hit my car and then talked shit when they were at fault would get a verbal exercise on the level of Clark Griswold on Christmas Eve.

I pointed out his error in what he did, however he refused to accept and responsibility for what he had done, all too common. He said my attitude left a bad taste in his mouth, though I'm not sure why he thought I would be perfectly pleasant with him after he hit a brand new car while being 100% at fault.

[WAF]

Damn that's BS for having to deal with all the issues to go with it. Car looks sweet though minus the incident.

[reiflarsen]

Car looks amazing. Wow.

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Car looks amazing. Wow.

Thank you!

[zoocoin]

Just the tip, just to see if you like it...

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Oh what do we have here? SPM goodies have arrived just in time for the weekend...

Have a great weekend everyone, my Allroad will thanks to SPM!
How much for does SPM tips shipped to Sweden? Please PM :-)

[rball1979]

Definately following this one when I found out you were in the Bay Area :) I live in the Bay Area too and just picked up my new AR 2 weeks ago :)

[Erwheezy]

There's a few of us allroad owners in the Bay Area

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2014+ RS4/5 Extended Shift Paddles glowing in all their glory...

[billybob_lee]

The wheel and the lighted paddles look fantastic! I think I know what I'm going to ask Santa for this year...

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The wheel and the lighted paddles look fantastic! I think I know what I'm going to ask Santa for this year...

Have Santa give me a call[:D]

I will take some better photos when I have a chance to get the tripod out and setup.

Cheers,

[TroySico]

Have Santa give me a call[:D]

I will take some better photos when I have a chance to get the tripod out and setup.

Cheers,

Need details on pricing! Will it work with the regular sport wheel?

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Need details on pricing! Will it work with the regular sport wheel?

A picture is worth a thousand words...

http://www.europrice.us/Steering/pfsportsteeringwheelextpdla.jpg

Yes, the extended paddles will fit the 3 spoke steering wheel. These have not been tested on the 4 spoke wheel but the part numbers do not line up to indicate they would work.

Pricing and info can be found here:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/545518-Flat-Bottom-Steering-Wheel-Packages?p=8970939&viewfull=1#post8970939

Cheers,