BLT10
07-12-2013, 02:31 PM
Finally started my own thread for my new B8.5 S4 that I picked up about a month ago.
As you can see by my ID, I've been a long time lurker here at AZ. I initially joined back when I had an '02 A6 and then proceeded to own 3 BMW's (two 5 series and an X3). After continued aggravation of owning used cars, I decided to lease a new car. It was time for a change and IMO the 335 doesn't compare to the S4 on looks/interior/feel/etc. Nagaro blue B5 S4 was my dream car back in the day so this has been a long time coming.
I ended up leasing a 2013 Phantom Black S4 with Black/Silver Nappa leather, carbon inlays, DSG, Sport diff, 19" peelers, Nav, B&O, etc etc.
I will use this thread as a build thread, mainly for myself since it won't be anything groundbreaking to you guys [:o]
I installed AWE S-Flo intake the other day which I am happy with and was pleasantly surprised that the change felt noticeable in throttle response. The SC sound isn't quite as loud as I had hoped but wanted to stay AWE since I hope to go AWE exhaust in the future and AWE is 20 mins from my hometown. Other small stuff is I have tinted the reverse lights on the tails and cutout some tint for the amber corners (not sure if it'll stay but ecodes won't be for a while). 20% tint on the front/rear windows and 35% on the rear windshield is scheduled for next Thursday.
As for future mods, I've bought a set of 5mm and 8mm spacers and will be buying OE springs soon. I want to go AWE exhaust with res DP's in the somewhat near future. I will hold off on Stage 2 GIAC til after my warranty is up.
As for springs/exhaust/intake, has anyone run into issues with their dealership? I know a good relationship is important first, but I just want to make sure before I buy exhaust, that I'm not going to run into a hassle. Obviously if the part or something directly related to the mod wouldn't be covered, but has anyone had any further issues? Manual TD1? I may swap intakes before going in for 5k service; has anyone been manually marked TD1 just for intake? The car is a lease but it seems likely I'll buy it out at the end of the 39 months anyway.
Lets get to the pics, I apologize for quality they come from my iPhone. I also tried to downsize them to help.
http://i.imgur.com/ZolU5Pc.jpg?2
http://i.imgur.com/9b9vTzt.jpg?2
http://i.imgur.com/cLT9Mw6.jpg?2
http://i.imgur.com/TtZKF9y.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/yzHcvsm.jpg?2
Glad to be a part of the B8 community finally! :)
As you can see by my ID, I've been a long time lurker here at AZ. I initially joined back when I had an '02 A6 and then proceeded to own 3 BMW's (two 5 series and an X3). After continued aggravation of owning used cars, I decided to lease a new car. It was time for a change and IMO the 335 doesn't compare to the S4 on looks/interior/feel/etc. Nagaro blue B5 S4 was my dream car back in the day so this has been a long time coming.
I ended up leasing a 2013 Phantom Black S4 with Black/Silver Nappa leather, carbon inlays, DSG, Sport diff, 19" peelers, Nav, B&O, etc etc.
I will use this thread as a build thread, mainly for myself since it won't be anything groundbreaking to you guys [:o]
I installed AWE S-Flo intake the other day which I am happy with and was pleasantly surprised that the change felt noticeable in throttle response. The SC sound isn't quite as loud as I had hoped but wanted to stay AWE since I hope to go AWE exhaust in the future and AWE is 20 mins from my hometown. Other small stuff is I have tinted the reverse lights on the tails and cutout some tint for the amber corners (not sure if it'll stay but ecodes won't be for a while). 20% tint on the front/rear windows and 35% on the rear windshield is scheduled for next Thursday.
As for future mods, I've bought a set of 5mm and 8mm spacers and will be buying OE springs soon. I want to go AWE exhaust with res DP's in the somewhat near future. I will hold off on Stage 2 GIAC til after my warranty is up.
As for springs/exhaust/intake, has anyone run into issues with their dealership? I know a good relationship is important first, but I just want to make sure before I buy exhaust, that I'm not going to run into a hassle. Obviously if the part or something directly related to the mod wouldn't be covered, but has anyone had any further issues? Manual TD1? I may swap intakes before going in for 5k service; has anyone been manually marked TD1 just for intake? The car is a lease but it seems likely I'll buy it out at the end of the 39 months anyway.
Lets get to the pics, I apologize for quality they come from my iPhone. I also tried to downsize them to help.
http://i.imgur.com/ZolU5Pc.jpg?2
http://i.imgur.com/9b9vTzt.jpg?2
http://i.imgur.com/cLT9Mw6.jpg?2
http://i.imgur.com/TtZKF9y.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/yzHcvsm.jpg?2
Glad to be a part of the B8 community finally! :)