My B8 build

[raudiace4]

My journey with the B8.


Day 1:
2012 Prestige, CF inlays, Nav, blind spot mon, SD, B&O.




http://i.imgur.com/m5vAjs7.jpg


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APR Carbonio install, I have no idea where the stage 1 box pics are. I'll find them later.

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Dipping the grill


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35% tints


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





Stasis Challenge catback


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Wheels arrived Vossen CV3 (19x10 et 55)

http://i.imgur.com/1sfhEd6.jpg

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Decided to make the jump to Stage 2! Couldn't be happier.
http://i.imgur.com/ckq0FN1.jpg


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Wheels, H&R OE springs, and tires waiting for install.


http://i.imgur.com/3f2w8I9.jpg




HID fogs, mounting the driver side ballast without blocking the DSG radiator was a Pain in the ass.


http://i.imgur.com/N3SC37V.jpg



Springs installed


http://i.imgur.com/snCy6Of.jpg


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Vossen's finally on (19x10 et 55 with 15 mm spacers all around) (265/35/19 conti extremecontact DW tires)

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The car as of 9/26/14:

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[mact3333]

pics no worky worky...[confused]

[raudiace4]

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[raudiace4]

DRAG STRIP DAY!!! 9/27/2014


93 tune. 93 oct Shell.
Stage 2, TCU, APR intake, Awe exhaust stock DPs.

LC used on first three runs.

I'm in the right lane on all runs.
Track temp it was about 80F outside.

Best run 12.57. Trap N/A

Run 1:

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Run 2:
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Run 3:
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Let her cool down, this time no LC.

Run 4:
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[will13k7]

http://i.imgur.com/kAc4FiR.jpg
I like those wheels more and more each time I see them! (by the way, grab the image url after zooming in)

[SwankPeRFection]

Why do the Supercharged badges look so long to me?

[raudiace4]

Why do the Supercharged badges look so long to me?

That's because they are! About an inch longer than the OEM sc badges. These were from ebay for $18 quality was surprisingly good but they bend easily, I have the OEM ones on the way.


Edit: I got flame for "budget" mods. ROFL. Here are the sc OEM badges that I've been to lazy to install for weeks now.


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[raudiace4]

I like those wheels more and more each time I see them! (by the way, grab the image url after zooming in)

I like them too, and i'm happy they are easy to clean.

[catch]

car looks great

[IanCH]

Did you weigh your CV3's? I love the wheel style, but I found another type of 5 spoke that is extremely similar, but flow forged instead of cast and $700 cheaper.

[2871rgti]

Sweet car man!!

[raudiace4]

Did you weigh your CV3's? I love the wheel style, but I found another type of 5 spoke that is extremely similar, but flow forged instead of cast and $700 cheaper.

Do share! These are not light wheels by any means, and I didn't weigh them. I went with fatter rubber so i'm guessing they are about 1-1.5 pounds heavier each corner with tires. I think the 19x10 cv3 weighs in at ~22lbs, not sure so don't quote me on that.

[raudiace4]

Sweet car man!!

Thanks!

[raudiace4]

car looks great

Thanks!

[Bikel]

Niiiice!! stance looks perfect!

[Audi461]

Those are some nice mods, I noticed your sig said "blind spot monitor" what is that, backup cam? I'm going stage 2 this summer (June) and I can't wait!

[IanCH]

Those are some nice mods, I noticed your sig said "blind spot monitor" what is that, backup cam? I'm going stage 2 this summer (June) and I can't wait!

Blind spot monitoring is an option that gives the inside of the side mirror housings little lights that flash bright when someone is in your blind spot and you start to change lanes. The lights "glow" when a car is next to you.

[aka5]

nice build!, much better than some other 6 page long "build threads" on here that just consist of plastidip lol

[Josh/AWE]

Car's looking pretty mean. I dig it. [up]

[raudiace4]

Those are some nice mods, I noticed your sig said "blind spot monitor" what is that, backup cam? I'm going stage 2 this summer (June) and I can't wait!

Thanks, and blind spot monitoring is really useful. This is the first car i've had it on and It's saved my ass a couple times.

[raudiace4]

Thanks everyone, as we all know it's never done and this car is far from it. Can't wait for some nice weather and open roads!

[raudiace4]

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[raudiace4]

Installed the 6000k hid low beams.
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[S4 00 2.7]

It could be just a tad lower but looks very good. Nice wheels.

[mact3333]

How are you liking the ultinons???...I have done than retro on many previous cars before...6000K gives off the perfect color...I will probably be doing fogs soon myself but I will use LED bulbs rather an HID kit due to simplicity.

Cant believe you had to take off entire headlight assembly to make that switch...guess there is no room to work behind assembly.

Weird how these kits have the ballast and power supply connected to the actual bulb now...times have changed.

Car looking good....those wheels have some serious concavity to them.

[raudiace4]

It could be just a tad lower but looks very good. Nice wheels.

I agree, I'm still deciding on which coilovers. I just don't want to deal with any rubbing at all with my 265s. We shall see.
Here is another angle where it looks a little lower.
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[raudiace4]

How are you liking the ultinons???...I have done than retro on many previous cars before...6000K gives off the perfect color...I will probably be doing fogs soon myself but I will use LED bulbs rather an HID kit due to simplicity.

Cant believe you had to take off entire headlight assembly to make that switch...guess there is no room to work behind assembly.

Weird how these kits have the ballast and power supply connected to the actual bulb now...times have changed.

Car looking good....those wheels have some serious concavity to them.

Thanks, yeah the ultinions are the best hid bulbs i've ever used. I have cheap $40 xentec 6000k in my fogs and they look way too blue and take 10-12 seconds to warm up to their color. I will probably go with LED in fogs later but the light output blows with leds so beware.

You have to remove the headlights to change the bulbs on these cars, no room at all.

[Hansel]

Looks good. Where in Illinois are you?

[raudiace4]

Looks good. Where in Illinois are you?

I'm in Schaumburg, you'll probably see me around streets of woodfield a lot this summer lol

[Skywagon]

Very nice, clean simple look!

[srfrboy]

Car looks really good. Love those wheels!

[raudiace4]

Very nice, clean simple look!




Car looks really good. Love those wheels!


THANKS!!

[raudiace4]

Here is the difference in light quality and output color between the Phillips Ultinion 6000K in my low-beam headlights to the xentec 6000k in my fogs.

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Xentec complete kit $40.

Phillips Ultinion 6000k just bulbs $140.

I'll be ditching the xentecs soon.

[raudiace4]

More pics:
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[saxon]

Looks nice

[raudiace4]

Looks nice

Thanks!

[AnotherJake]

Those tires just look MEAN. Nice job. Now you have me wanting 265s.

Well, I'm off to find a parking lot and finish off these stock tires [drive]

[raudiace4]

Those tires just look MEAN. Nice job. Now you have me wanting 265s.

Well, I'm off to find a parking lot and finish off these stock tires [drive]

265s are TITS. 10/10 would recommend.

[F40LM]

What suspension are you on currently in those last pics?

[raudiace4]

What suspension are you on currently in those last pics?

H&R OE springs, stock shocks. It finally settled into that height. Pretty happy with it, no fender gap at all with my 265s.

[Esoteric]

Any rubbing? I honestly didn't think you could fit 265's on a 10 inch wide wheel (especially at ET40) - all the reading I've done seemed to indicate that 19x10 with 255's at ET42-45 was as aggressive as it gets.

Nice job. Looks great.


H&R OE springs, stock shocks. It finally settled into that height. Pretty happy with it, no fender gap at all with my 265s.

[raudiace4]

Any rubbing? I honestly didn't think you could fit 265's on a 10 inch wide wheel (especially at ET40) - all the reading I've done seemed to indicate that 19x10 with 255's at ET42-45 was as aggressive as it gets.

Nice job. Looks great.

Thanks! No rubbing at all, I was surprised. I was expecting it to be a PITA but everything sits perfect. I was not going to sacrifice 10" width or 265s. I originally wanted ET 36 wheels but thats a whole different story.

[raudiace4]

S-tronic Software, Stage 2 V2 update being installed

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[drool]

[raudiace4]

My buddy bought a C63 AMG yesterday, and that car sounds better stock than any S4 ever will with any aftermarket exhaust.
No replacement for displacement!!

Its pure thunder coming out if its tail pipes, my first impression getting in was wow the seats are aggressively bolstered. This car is not for fat people LMFAO.

[Chuuey]

Appreciate all your help bud, car looks great!

[raudiace4]

Appreciate all your help bud, car looks great!

No problem!

[xuandatou]

its nice and clean !

just wondering which HID fog light you go with?

[will13k7]

Its pure thunder coming out if its tail pipes, my first impression getting in was wow the seats are aggressively bolstered. This car is not for fat people LMFAO. I'll post better pics soon.


MB definitely knows how to dial in a stock exhaust, my Wife's 2012 C350 exhaust sound was one of the factors that pushed me to upgrade my exhaust, lol. Don't know how they made a v6 sound more like a small v8.

[raudiace4]

its nice and clean !

just wondering which HID fog light you go with?

I still have the xentec 6000k hids in the fogs. Currently searching for a LED alternative. They're pretty durable though for $40 on amazon its worth the money.

[raudiace4]

MB definitely knows how to dial in a stock exhaust, my Wife's 2012 C350 exhaust sound was one of the factors that pushed me to upgrade my exhaust, lol. Don't know how they made a v6 sound more like a small v8.

I HAVE NO IDEA! Our GLK350 has the same burrly V8 like exhaust note, sounds great.

[F40LM]

That C63 is gorgeous

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[raudiace4]

That C63 is gorgeous

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Yes it is! We're trying to one up each other lol, he started with a G37, i got the chariot, now he has the C63 lol. He's winning for now.

[F40LM]

SL65 AMG hehe

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[raudiace4]

SL65 AMG hehe

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The new ones are so ugly god why did they do that? I was thinking next probably CLS63. I love hammerhead sharks.

[F40LM]

The new ones are so ugly god why did they do that? I was thinking next probably CLS63. I love hammerhead sharks.

Lol I really like it, but like a lot of Mercedes.....a bit overpriced.

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[05blacks4]

I think you'll smoke your friend

[raudiace4]

Some new pics.

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[raudiace4]

lol Hate dirty cars

[Drof]

when you plasti-dipped your front grille

on the front audi badge when you peeled it off did you have to hold back the dip on the back black portion of the rings for it to stay on? or is the separation between the back black part and chrome badge enough that you could just peel it with your fingers and the dip cut itself at the crease?

[raudiace4]

when you plasti-dipped your front grille

on the front audi badge when you peeled it off did you have to hold back the dip on the back black portion of the rings for it to stay on? or is the separation between the back black part and chrome badge enough that you could just peel it with your fingers and the dip cut itself at the crease?

Nope, it peeled off very easily. I used a flathead screw driver to start it, then it peeled off perfectly.

[raudiace4]

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[F40LM]

Pulled on the C63 by 2 lengths :)

From roll or stop to what MPH? Damn impressive.

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[raudiace4]

Hes planning on doing the weistec tune, so he will destroy me after that.

[F40LM]

Sweet. Yeah I went on the c63 forums before and their 1/4 tuned numbers are quite a bit better than ours :(.

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[raudiace4]

Sweet. Yeah I went on the c63 forums before and their 1/4 tuned numbers are quite a bit better than ours :(.

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Oh yea they are absolute monsters

[raudiace4]

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Installed the OEM sc badges. No banana for scale. Compared to ebay badges.


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[Wavz]

Some new pics.

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What a "solid" looking set up! The whole car has a very strong look to it and a menace to deal with when out on the road.




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[raudiace4]

What a "solid" looking set up! The whole car has a very strong look to it and a menace to deal with when out on the road.




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Thanks!

[svander]

Those wheels look great - you're gonna have to sell em to me when you upgrade :D

[raudiace4]

Those wheels look great - you're gonna have to sell em to me when you upgrade :D

Will do, currently still in love with them!

[$nooze]

I wanted those wheels from my b7 days and this just made it a must for this car now :( more money down the drain

[raudiace4]

I wanted those wheels from my b7 days and this just made it a must for this car now :( more money down the drain

Think of it as more money to spoil your baby! And for the pure car porn.

[Jones2012s4]

It was a roll, heading to city on 90. We let off bc of traffic, he's still breaking in the car so It'll be faster. Hes planning on doing the weistec tune, so he will destroy me after that.

We are going to the strip in the coming week so i'll post trap and 1/4 for both. Should be interesting.



Is he just doing the Stage 1 chip? I don't think he will destroy you. It will be closer for sure.

[xuandatou]

Thanks, yeah the ultinions are the best hid bulbs i've ever used. I have cheap $40 xentec 6000k in my fogs and they look way too blue and take 10-12 seconds to warm up to their color. I will probably go with LED in fogs later but the light output blows with leds so beware.

You have to remove the headlights to change the bulbs on these cars, no room at all.

just wondering which HID fog light kits do you go with?
Thank you

[raudiace4]

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[raudiace4]

Is he just doing the Stage 1 chip? I don't think he will destroy you. It will be closer for sure.

Yes he is, it says +47whp. We'll see.

[raudiace4]

just wondering which HID fog light kits do you go with?
Thank you


I've said it before.... Xentec 6000k HIDs.


Edit: PIAA LP530 LEDS look promising!

[raudiace4]

Decided to plastidip the rear diffuser.

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[F40LM]

Decided to plasticip the rear diffuser.

Sweet. I'm interested to see how that turns out.

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[raudiace4]

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[raudiace4]

Pretty happy with how it turned out, nothing better bang for your buck than plastidippin' shit!

[raudiace4]

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[raudiace4]

One year ago.

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[raudiace4]

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[F40LM]

The first one is sick. Almost looks like a fast car.

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[raudiace4]

The first one is sick. Almost looks like a fast car.

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[>_<] Thanks, I need to get a camera.

[Akatsuki...]

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Love Black S4s with that black optics grill.

[raudiace4]

Love Black S4s with that black optics grill.

Thanks! Just plastidip tho

[MikeyMikes84]

Great pics, plastidipped grill/defuser both came around really good. How do you find the OE Springs so far?

[raudiace4]

Great pics, plastidipped grill/defuser both came around really good. How do you find the OE Springs so far?

Thanks!
The OEs are very similar to stock, the ride is a bit firmer but you won't notice it unless you're on really rough roads. The car does feel more planted at higher speeds, and theres less roll through hard corners. I love the springs so far, its also slightly more bounce over bumps though. So if I were to do it again, I would do Koni shocks with these springs. I skipped those because I'm getting coilovers at some point. Or maybe bags idk yet.

Overall though I would recommend these for sure.

[Need4Speed]

Car looks great keep up the modding

those CV3 wheels really open up the whole look of the car

[raudiace4]

Car looks great keep up the modding

those CV3 wheels really open up the whole look of the car

Thanks!

[ethphour]

I've seen your car around the Plainfield area! At least I think it was you, not too many S4s with Vossens in that area. Car looks amazing in person!

[raudiace4]

I've seen your car around the Plainfield area! At least I think it was you, not too many S4s with Vossens in that area. Car looks amazing in person!

Thanks, and ya it probably was me. The gf's parents live in the area.

[VADERS4]

Sorry, this is directed to raudiace4!! Thanks


The car looks awesome!! I'm thinking about the H&R OE Springs but I have had 7 back surgeries and the car is already pretty low, so I'm hoping the extra inch or so doesn't make it too much worse!! When you say "makes it bounce more over bumps" just wondering how much bouncier? I know it is subjective, but I'm hoping it's not TOO much!! Also, did you have to have a front end alignment after the springs were installed? I've heard some do and some don't!! Thanks so much!!

[raudiace4]

Sorry, this is directed to raudiace4!! Thanks


The car looks awesome!! I'm thinking about the H&R OE Springs but I have had 7 back surgeries and the car is already pretty low, so I'm hoping the extra inch or so doesn't make it too much worse!! When you say "makes it bounce more over bumps" just wondering how much bouncier? I know it is subjective, but I'm hoping it's not TOO much!! Also, did you have to have a front end alignment after the springs were installed? I've heard some do and some don't!! Thanks so much!!

The OE springs are very very similar to stock in drive-ability and firmness, they make the car a bit more stable at speed and in the corners there's less body roll. They are a little bit bouncier on rough roads you might not even notice the difference, but nothing over the top that would make your back hurt lol. I was surprised at how comfortable the ride is, as I was expecting it to be harsh over bumps but it was very compliant. I think you'll be very happy with these springs.

[raudiace4]

Switched to 3000K HID fogs.

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Need to flip the bulb on the left side, the light pattern is upside down.

[raudiace4]

Done with the Stasis, AWE touring exhaust with 90mm polished silver tips on order!

[Josh/AWE]

Done with the Stasis, AWE touring exhaust with 90mm polished silver tips on order!

In for pics. [:D]

[raudiace4]

In for pics. [:D]

Will do un-boxing, and installed pics for sure.

[1975audi]

Do you think 20x10 Cv3 with same springs will work with no rubbing? No stretch either.
I've got a black s4 as well and really close to pulling the trigger on some new wheels. Maybe Cv5's
Your thoughts?

[raudiace4]

Do you think 20x10 Cv3 with same springs will work with no rubbing? No stretch either.
I've got a black s4 as well and really close to pulling the trigger on some new wheels. Maybe Cv5's
Your thoughts?

20x10 should fit but you will have to run 255 or maybe even 245 width tires in order to avoid rubbing.

[raudiace4]

Exhaust is in!

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[Mops@Nemesis]

Who would have guessed an exhaust tip could be so sexy:)

[raudiace4]

Who would have guessed an exhaust tip could be so sexy:)

Easy to tell why this exhaust system is #1.
Must say though, I did love my Stasis tips too.

[Josh/AWE]

Oh boy... [;)]

[1975audi]

i just installed my awe exhaust this weekend, the install was easy-er then i thought 2.5 hrs, what takes the longest is getting all four tips just right.
what are your thoughts on the system? i was expecting it to be a lot louder after reading some reviews.
the sound is nice and deep just wish it was louder. might have to purchase the non-res dp's
no drone though which is great.
I've heard some people cut out the resonators from the dp's, wonder if that might be a cheaper way
to go

[raudiace4]

i just installed my awe exhaust this weekend, the install was easy-er then i thought 2.5 hrs, what takes the longest is getting all four tips just right.
what are your thoughts on the system? i was expecting it to be a lot louder after reading some reviews.
the sound is nice and deep just wish it was louder. might have to purchase the non-res dp's
no drone though which is great.
I've heard some people cut out the resonators from the dp's, wonder if that might be a cheaper way
to go

I'm having my local performance shop install the exhaust on Friday, so i'll post my feedback here. I don't want a really loud exhaust, you should have bought the track edition but that one I've heard has considerably more drone.
As long as its as loud as the Stasis was, I'll be happy. I already know it sounds better, I've heard it on many other S4s.

[BirdmanQ5]

She looks great! You'll be very happy with that AWE system. How do you find the dip is holding up on the grille? Going to waste my time and help a friend dip his S5 grille, he doesn't think its worth the money to buy a BO grille.

[svander]

Did you get the non resonated? That's what I have (also on DSG and on my stock downpipes) and can honestly say any "drone" is unnoticeable by me or any passengers.

It's loud but not too loud. Sounds glorious at open throttle. It's really the best exhaust I've ever had on any car.

[raudiace4]

She looks great! You'll be very happy with that AWE system. How do you find the dip is holding up on the grille? Going to waste my time and help a friend dip his S5 grille, he doesn't think its worth the money to buy a BO grille.

Thanks! The dip is holding up very good, its chipped a little on the right side in one spot but not bad for 10k miles. I don't think a BO grill is worth the money either, and I dont like the fitment on the RS4 grills out there.

I'll be redipping the grill soon, but so far very happy with it. Make sure you apply 3-4 coats and it'll be solid.


Did you get the non resonated? That's what I have (also on DSG and on my stock downpipes) and can honestly say any "drone" is unnoticeable by me or any passengers.

It's loud but not too loud. Sounds glorious at open throttle. It's really the best exhaust I've ever had on any car.

I got the Touring exhaust, no DPs. I didnt think the drone with stock DPs will bother me so it should be fine. Good to hear that you don't notice the drone. All the AWE exhausts i've heard so far sound perfect.

[raudiace4]

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[raudiace4]

It sounds amazing! Very happy with it, can't get enough of the sound.

Its quiet when cruising and loud after half throttle just awesome! The tone is a refined grunt and growl up top.

[Compulsive]

Nice car and clean build. Could you please post more pics of your black rear valance? I am deciding between matte and gloss black for my car and yours is the perfect example.

[Brennan]

Looks fantastic mate :)

[F40LM]

Nice license plate AWE pole smoker

[raudiace4]

Nice car and clean build. Could you please post more pics of your black rear valance? I am deciding between matte and gloss black for my car and yours is the perfect example.

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[raudiace4]

Nice license plate AWE pole smoker

FIXED!!! No vibrations!! [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16][emoji16][emoji16][emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]

[1975audi]

Are those 90 mm tips. They look huge.
Very nice

[raudiace4]

Are those 90 mm tips. They look huge.
Very nice

Yes sir, 90mm.

[raudiace4]

Looks fantastic mate :)

Thanks!!

[westwest888]

More pics:
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Really clean. I bought supercharged badges but never installed them. Like the look without.

[raudiace4]

Really clean. I bought supercharged badges but never installed them. Like the look without.

Thanks Mr. West.

[raudiace4]

Moar flush.

Before 5mm rears:

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After 20mm rear:
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[Josh/AWE]

It sounds amazing! Very happy with it, can't get enough of the sound.

Its quiet when cruising and loud after half throttle just awesome! The tone is a refined grunt and growl up top.

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Glad you're enjoying the exhaust!

[raudiace4]

Small crappy iphone video of exhaust note. don't judge me.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhupV5BLYto&feature=youtu.be

[Josh/AWE]

Small crappy iphone video of exhaust note. don't judge me.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhupV5BLYto&feature=youtu.be

I'll only judge you for not turning your phone sideways. [:p]

Sounds great!

[raudiace4]

I'll only judge you for not turning your phone sideways. [:p]

Sounds great!

Lol fail.

[srfrboy]

Sounds really good! Glad you like it.

[raudiace4]

Sounds really good! Glad you like it.

Thanks! I'll be contacting you shortly.

[raudiace4]

Time to get rid of that Front plate. Filler plate install later today.

[Josh/AWE]

Time to get rid of that Front plate. Filler plate install later today.

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Going to be nice and clean.

[F40LM]

Time to get rid of that Front plate. Filler plate install later today.

I just go a no front plate ticket. haha

[Josh/AWE]

I just go a no front plate ticket. haha

One of many reasons I love PA. No front plates. [:D]

[raudiace4]

I just go a no front plate ticket. haha

Damn it. lol really? were you parked or driving?

[raudiace4]

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Goodbye front plate.

[raudiace4]

Hoen endurance fogs. HIDs took too long to warm up, and were giving off too much heat inside the small fog lamp assembly.

[raudiace4]

Smoked tail lights.


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[bknewtype]

not too much of a fan of the smoked tails, but overall clean car. get rid of those ambers!

[raudiace4]

not too much of a fan of the smoked tails, but overall clean car. get rid of those ambers!

Thanks boo, and yea I might rip them off after a while. Not too sure about it.

Amber needs to go for sure.

[raudiace4]

Hit the strip for the first time with the car.

V2 stage 2, TCU and the ither mods as listed. It was about 80 degrees outside track temp.

Best run ~12.57

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[raudiace4]

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[aka5]

Lookin good

[booost]

Not bad at all, nice pics man.

[raudiace4]

Lookin good

[emoji8]

[raudiace4]

Not bad at all, nice pics man.

Thanks!

[raudiace4]

Pics

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[xuandatou]

Get confused about the line-up of the tips for the right hand side....seems like inner one is a little bit higher

[raudiace4]

Get confused about the line-up of the tips for the right hand side....seems like inner one is a little bit higher

My exhaust keeps shifting inwards on the right side, I need to get it adjusted.

[F40LM]

They sell S4's to brown people?

edit: not a racist just enjoy making fun of raudi

[aka5]

They sell S4's to brown people?


LOL

[Okan509]

looks great, the spacers definitely did wonders IMO.

[raudiace4]

They sell S4's to brown people?

edit: not a racist just enjoy making fun of raudi

LOL, fight me IRL.

[raudiace4]

Winters are on.

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Didn't like the uneven plastidip. Will have to redo it to later.

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[robokn]

Very nice build just read all the way through, some nice times there as well

I also have a Black Beauty and am looking at new wheels can I find a set that is different but
still looks OEM, as my whole ethos is looks like it could have come from the factory.

[raudiace4]

Very nice build just read all the way through, some nice times there as well

I also have a Black Beauty and am looking at new wheels can I find a set that is different but
still looks OEM, as my whole ethos is looks like it could have come from the factory.

Not sure exactly what you're saying, but sounds like you want the OEM+ look.

For that i'd get a set on 20" peelers and spacers to make it flush. Then all you need is a moderate drop (like OE springs) and you're set.

[Audacious]

car looks good man, how are the 265's on 19x10? I like the meatier look more than my 255's but a little worried about rubbing.

[raudiace4]

car looks good man, how are the 265's on 19x10? I like the meatier look more than my 255's but a little worried about rubbing.

Thanks to you.


I had almost no rubbing, the only time was under sharp turns at speed. Under all normal condition and even over bumps never rubbed. So glad I went with 265s.

[Audacious]

Thanks to you.


I had almost no rubbing, the only time was under sharp turns at speed. Under all normal condition and even over bumps never rubbed. So glad I went with 265s.

nice, that makes me want to switch up next spring. more rubber is more fun.

[raudiace4]

nice, that makes me want to switch up next spring. more rubber is more fun.

I did it purely for looks, but the additional grip over the stock 255 summers was awesome. Felt a lot more confident in the corners blasting through on/off ramps [emoji51][emoji51]

[Okan509]

I'll be mounting 275's come summer. like a bawss

[F40LM]

I did it purely for looks, but the additional grip over the stock 255 summers was awesome. Felt a lot more confident in the corners blasting through on/off ramps [emoji51][emoji51]

What practical performance for the cost of 275s

[raudiace4]

What practical performance for the cost of 275s

lol worth it

[raudiace4]

I'll be mounting 275's come summer. like a bawss

[emoji106][emoji106]

[raudiace4]

Done with the OE springs, sagging on the driver's side rear about 1/4" vs the passenger side.

H&R street coilovers and Deval cf incoming [:D]

[F40LM]

Done with the OE springs, sagging on the driver's side rear about 1/4" vs the passenger side.

H&R street coilovers incoming [:D]

Your car still doesnt sag as much as your tittayZ

[raudiace4]

Your car still doesnt sag as much as your tittayZ

LOL

[amz]

I hate this build. I hate it so much. This is almost exactly the build I had planned for my S4, now I'm going to have to change something lol. OP! you're not allow to get an RS4 grill lol.

Very good looking car, exceptionally clean. Clearly you have an eye for tastefully building up a car ;)

[raudiace4]

I hate this build. I hate it so much. This is almost exactly the build I had planned for my S4, now I'm going to have to change something lol. OP! you're not allow to get an RS4 grill lol.

Very good looking car, exceptionally clean. Clearly you have an eye for tastefully building up a car ;)

Lol thanks bud!

I have all the most common mods for this platform, still some things left on the list. What are your plans for your car?

[amz]

Lol thanks bud!

I have all the most common mods for this platform, still some things left on the list. What are your plans for your car?

Keep an eye out for a build thread in the spring. Lots of little things, the S4 I'm starting with is pretty much fully spec'd out so there's not a lot it needs haha.

[raudiace4]

Keep an eye out for a build thread in the spring. Lots of little things, the S4 I'm starting with is pretty much fully spec'd out so there's not a lot it needs haha.

[emoji106][emoji106]

[madman4you]

Will the H&R Street Coilovers still work with the Audi adaptive suspension ?

[Mops@Nemesis]

Will the H&R Street Coilovers still work with the Audi adaptive suspension ?

Coils will still work [:p] ADS will not.

[raudiace4]

Coils will still work [:p] ADS will not.

Yup

[raudiace4]

H&R street performance coils installed.

The difference over the OE springs is incredible. The car feels so solid, much better composure over bumps and potholes. Fast turn in is much more confidence inspiring and everything just feels tighter.
More impressions to come as I get a bit more miles on the car.

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[will13k7]

Coils are the bee's knees! So much more of a refined ride.

[raudiace4]

Coils are the bee's knees! So much more of a refined ride.

Totally agree!

[raudiace4]

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[Mp0wer]

Looking good, do you have the suspension all the way up?

[raudiace4]

Looking good, do you have the suspension all the way up?

About 1-2 threads down. 26 3/4" fender to ground.

[Acejam]

Looking good!

[AKPS4]

Did you look at the H&R RSS coils to have the dampening adjustability? I was considering them versus the Bilsteins due to cost. I'd like to know how these hold up through the winter. Im thinking of jumping from springs to coilovers spring/summer of 2015. Its been 2 yrs with springs so I figure its time for an upgrade.

[Mops@Nemesis]

Looks good [up]

[raudiace4]

Looking good!


Looks good [up]
Thank you!!



Did you look at the H&R RSS coils to have the dampening adjustability? I was considering them versus the Bilsteins due to cost. I'd like to know how these hold up through the winter. Im thinking of jumping from springs to coilovers spring/summer of 2015. Its been 2 yrs with springs so I figure its time for an upgrade.

I'll keep updating this thread with impressions and how they hold up. I didnt look at the RSS, the PSS10s were out of my budget as well [emoji53]

[raudiace4]

Big thanks to @Mops@Nemesis for awesome deals on the Deval and Coilovers!!! He was amazingly straight forward and very accommodating to deal with.

Please buy your Aftermarket parts/accessories/wheels through Mopsy!!!

[Mops@Nemesis]

For sure hun <3 Here to please!


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