Chasery - 2016 Misiano Red B8.5 S4 Build (6MT)

[chasery]

Hello all,
I have lurked for the last year as my build has progressed on my 2016 Misano Red S4. The car is awesome to drive and man, does it get a lot of looks.

https://i.imgur.com/uhu9ZVk.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/YNVriZ3.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/lGdJhSb.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/XMN81k6.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/k0iKMxE.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/nIU3kdS.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/InorX0o.jpg

Performance
Bilstein HD Shocks with H&R Sport Springs (1.5" drop)
AWE Tuning Touring Exhaust with Resonated Down Pipes and 102mm Diamond Black Tips
ECS Tuning/Kohlefaser Luft-Technik Intake System
Meisterwerks Eurocode Short Shifter
034 Motorsports XBrace, Transmission mount, and Rear Differential Mounts
034 Motorsports Rear Sway Bar and End Links

Aesthetics
Suntek Clear Bra Full Hood, Front, Fenders, Door Cups and Trunk Lip
Suntek Window Tint - 38%
Gyeon Quartz
Full LED lighting conversion minus HID headlights
Deval Carbon Fiber Front Lip Spoiler - New
Euro Impulse Rear Carbon Fiber High Kick Spoiler - New
ECS Tuning Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
TAG Motorsports Gloss Black Badging

Wheels
Stock Flowers
ECS Tuning 8mm/12mm wheel spacers

Avant Gard M510 - New
Bespoke Gloss Dark Gun Metal - 19x9.5 et40
3mm/5mm wheel spacers
For sale. Contact me for details.

BBS CH-R - Coming soon
Silver - 19x9.5 et35

Other
Valentine One V1 Radar and Laser Detector mounted with Blend Mount

IG: @chasery

[AudiSTL]

love the color.. good list of mods. [up]

[chopz33]

clean

[chasery]

Thanks! It's been my first true build. I am shooting for that OEM+ look with a little more +.

[chasery]

I picked the color for this exact reason:

https://i.imgur.com/Sh6ZHfa.jpg

That's the photo of my first time seeing the car haha. While in the order process, I looked on here and there wasn't many builds in Misano.

[eightamrock]

I really love your ride height. I recently put PSS10s on my car and am waiting for things to settle to dial it in. What is your FTG measurement on front and rear?

Nice ride, lots of great mods. Do a stage 2 tune and pully... you wont regret it.

[weaselp1]

Looks good!

[chasery]

Thanks! I believe my front is 27.5" and the rear is 28". Ever so slight rake. I can pm you if you want exact measurements.

As for Stage 2, it's some thing I have been wrestling with. For now, I will finish up more of the aesthetics which is waiting to see what ECS does for the CF front lip, getting the enlaes deck lip, and some wheels.

[BJYorko]

Thanks! I believe my front is 27.5" and the rear is 28". Ever so slight rake. I can pm you if you want exact measurements.

As for Stage 2, it's some thing I have been wrestling with. For now, I will finish up more of the aesthetics which is waiting to see what ECS does for the CF front lip, getting the enlaes deck lip, and some wheels.

Car looks good. If I could offer my $.02... go stage 2. My biggest regret with the car is not going to stage 2 sooner. Everything else is just small/minor improvements compared to that. Also, good luck with Enlaes... (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/740786-Enlaes-Out-of-Business) You might want to try to find a different deck lip.

[eightamrock]

I agree, Stage 2 is hands down the best mod for the money IMHO. That was the first thing I did along with tint and I don't regret it at all.

Im 26.25" FTG and it doesnt look nearly as low as yours, I would love exact measurements to compare if you can.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161222/a4ff86e3525aaafa7af4f1f9acb19a42.jpg

[SteveYem]

I agree, Stage 2 is hands down the best mod for the money IMHO. That was the first thing I did along with tint and I don't regret it at all.

Im 26.25" FTG and it doesnt look nearly as low as yours, I would love exact measurements to compare if you can.



I'm also curious to get exact measurements. I don't think he could possibly be at 27.5 / 28" based on the photos. The drop looks really good and I've been shopping for a shock+spring combo, so this could be a contender.

[eightamrock]

I'm also curious to get exact measurements. I don't think he could possibly be at 27.5 / 28" based on the photos. The drop looks really good and I've been shopping for a shock+spring combo, so this could be a contender.

Im going to come down about another 10-15mm I think. Might hit the sweet spot there.

[chasery]

Ahh, yeah. Not sure where I got the 27.5" and 28". It's 25.5" all around.

https://i.imgur.com/dGmnsJb.jpg

[eightamrock]

It looks fantastic. Thanks for the numbers!

[734jeant]

I picked the color for this exact reason:

https://i.imgur.com/Sh6ZHfa.jpg

That's the photo of my first time seeing the car haha. While in the order process, I looked on here and there wasn't many builds in Misano.

Wilsonville Audi?

[KRp220]

didn;t think the '16's had mantual transmissions... nice!

if i get another S4 in the spring, i will consider red. How pearly is Misano? is it ever orangey? (i had a briallant red A4 in the past and trying to compare...)

[SteveYem]

It looks fantastic. Thanks for the numbers!

Ditto, thanks!

[Dr GP]

I miss my red S4s. Phantom black with Magma interior is great, but I'm just a red car guy. I had 2 Brilliant and 1 Misano S4s before my current one.

[Jay@JXB]

Always love to see more Misanos!! I originally thought the all blacked out look was the best look, but some of the tasteful chrome bits with dark (not black) wheels are making me change my mind!

Here's mine for what it's worth:

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[chasery]

Wilsonville Audi?

Yeah! Worked with the Internet Sales manager Josh through a referral. He got me a great deal on it.

[chasery]

Always love to see more Misanos!! I originally thought the all blacked out look was the best look, but some of the tasteful chrome bits with dark (not black) wheels are making me change my mind!

Here's mine for what it's worth:

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161222/4dee414dbbb135630144c76836195d3a.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161222/2237deffdf00be46798de12b9646d417.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161222/063118d87b23dd0be1ae9bd8641b382b.jpg

Nice car, man. Funny you say that, I am literally waiting for TAG to return the front grille S4 badge so I can switch out to complete gloss black.

It's my first red car and it is definitely a different experience; people seem to be way more aggressive or extremely passive around me on the road.

[mlavelle92]

I agree, Stage 2 is hands down the best mod for the money IMHO. That was the first thing I did along with tint and I don't regret it at all.

Im 26.25" FTG and it doesnt look nearly as low as yours, I would love exact measurements to compare if you can.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161222/a4ff86e3525aaafa7af4f1f9acb19a42.jpg

Looks like you're on 18s

[eightamrock]

Looks like you're on 18s

Yeah that's my winter setup. NJ Roads require a minimum 2 inches of sidewall in the winter. I had blown several tires and bent several rims on my previous GTI driving around on 19's before I learned that lesson.

[chasery]

Yeah that's my winter setup. NJ Roads require a minimum 2 inches of sidewall in the winter. I had blown several tires and bent several rims on my previous GTI driving around on 19's before I learned that lesson.

Thank god Portland roads aren't complete shit. Even though I hate the idea of making the flowers my winter set up once I get my wheels, I can't justify the cost of getting an 18" set of wheels with tires just to preserve the stock flowers.

[eightamrock]

Thank god Portland roads aren't complete shit. Even though I hate the idea of making the flowers my winter set up once I get my wheels, I can't justify the cost of getting an 18" set of wheels with tires just to preserve the stock flowers.

I went with tirerack specials. $150 a rim. lol

[adamkb26]

Red is the only way to go! Car looks good.

[734jeant]

didn;t think the '16's had mantual transmissions... nice!

if i get another S4 in the spring, i will consider red. How pearly is Misano? is it ever orangey? (i had a briallant red A4 in the past and trying to compare...)

'16's definitely came in MT. It's all future models that are (supposedly) not going to.

[KRp220]

'16's definitely came in MT. It's all future models that are (supposedly) not going to.

lol well obviously. i thought i read somewhere that they stopped. my mistake

[chasery]

lol well obviously. i thought i read somewhere that they stopped. my mistake

Mine is literally one of the last US spec made as far as far as the b8.5 is concerned. I ordered mine mid August of 2015 and they stopped selling them in order to prepare for factory prep for the b9 some time in September.

[BillyG]

Beautiful car! The S4 in red is HOT! I'm jealous, but if I'd have gone red I'd get a ticket every week with all of my highway driving.

Stage 2 is a must! EPL has extended their sale, it's a no brainer. Once you do it you will regret not having done it sooner.

[ModItNow]

Beautiful car! The S4 in red is HOT! I'm jealous, but if I'd have gone red I'd get a ticket every week with all of my highway driving.

Stage 2 is a must! EPL has extended their sale, it's a no brainer. Once you do it you will regret not having done it sooner.

^^ I agree!! I held off on a tune for so long but as soon as I saw that EPL Black Friday sale I jumped all over it. Couldn't be happier!


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[chasery]

Beautiful car! The S4 in red is HOT! I'm jealous, but if I'd have gone red I'd get a ticket every week with all of my highway driving.

Stage 2 is a must! EPL has extended their sale, it's a no brainer. Once you do it you will regret not having done it sooner.

In the year I've owned the red car, I haven't been pulled over. When purchasing it, I had read an article or two stating that the red car thing is a myth and you are not not more likely to be pulled over statistically. With the Valentine one on my side, I have escaped a couple of close calls doing a little over in some sting areas.

[Lensch09]

In the year I've owned the red car, I haven't been pulled over. When purchasing it, I had read an article or two stating that the red car thing is a myth and you are not not more likely to be pulled over statistically. With the Valentine one on my side, I have escaped a couple of close calls doing a little over in some sting areas.

I got pulled over in my Laser Red B5S4 all the damn time... probably mostly my fault though.

Now that I'm old and boring, it's all monochromatic for me... Until midlife crisis and I pickup a Crayola colored P-Car.

Car looks great!

-DL

[redavant]

Red is the only way to go! Car looks good.

Agree and happy to see more Red lovers! I am definitely enjoying mine... although there are days I wish I had a MT :)

https://c6.staticflickr.com/1/456/19025930645_fd27aa5deb_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/uZfSjZ)

[chasery]

Agree and happy to see more Red lovers! I am definitely enjoying mine... although there are days I wish I had a MT :)

https://c6.staticflickr.com/1/456/19025930645_fd27aa5deb_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/uZfSjZ)

Great looking car! If the S4 wagon was still available at the time, I most likely would have gone that route.

[chasery]

https://i.imgur.com/zfNNPlo.jpg

So much more room for activities... The ECS Tuning diffuser created a bunch more room around the 102mm AWE exhaust tips. Makes it much easier to clean them haha.

[ShelbyM3]

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Good lookin' car. Red is definitely an eye catcher!


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[chasery]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161223/96205c6acbce1c9245ca8dc2da111ff6.jpg

Good lookin' car. Red is definitely an eye catcher!


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Love the silver accents with the red. Also really like the peelers.

[ShelbyM3]

Love the silver accents with the red. Also really like the peelers.

Thanks! I wanted to do something a little different and not blackout everything. Peelers are my winters now, have some AG's getting ready for spring.


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[chasery]

Thanks! I wanted to do something a little different and not blackout everything. Peelers are my winters now, have some AG's getting ready for spring.


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What wheels did you go with from AG? I am thinking Rotiform BLQ-Ts for a little more modern and aggressive look.

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[chasery]

TAG Motorsports gloss black badges installed.

https://i.imgur.com/ZeNaUUT.jpg

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[HeymyAudi]

That rear shot looks great!

[ShelbyM3]

Looks good!

I went with AG M220's, for something different.


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[chasery]

Nice! I love that classic mesh style wheel. I am still thinking out the options as far as wheels. I want some thing simple with a gloss finish. Even with proper equipment and chemicals, the BO wheels are a pain in the ass to keep clean.

[chasery]

That rear shot looks great!

Thank you! The black badges really changed the look of the car... I didn't expect it to be so impactful. Definitely has a Darth Maul feel to it now 😂

[VenomInside]

That color!

Looks good!

[BJYorko]

That rear shot looks great!

Agreed! Maybe a slight tint over the rear tail lights and have you thought about wrapping the roof black? Just a little something different to make it really stand out? Just a thought...

Still though, my comment on page 1 of this thread still stands... go to Stage 2...

[stereojorge]

Agreed! Maybe a slight tint over the rear tail lights and have you thought about wrapping the roof black? Just a little something different to make it really stand out? Just a thought...

Still though, my comment on page 1 of this thread still stands... go to Stage 2...

I keep toying with the notion of the slight tine over the rear tail lights on my Misano Red car also! Decisions Decisions!

[chasery]

I've heard you will quickly go through the stock clutch with a stage 2 upgrade. Then on top of that, it's ideal to have the aftermarket cooler for the supercharger. What's your thoughts on this?

[chasery]

Some new goodies installed.

https://i.imgur.com/ojTvXy0.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/4tlA4l1.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/6MdyUdu.jpg

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[dlo93]

Some new goodies installed.

https://i.imgur.com/ojTvXy0.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/4tlA4l1.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/6MdyUdu.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/XJ5581Y.jpg

Looks amazing. Wheel and tire specs??

[chasery]

Thanks!

Avant Garde M510
Bespoke Gloss Dark Gun Metal
19x9.5 et40
3mm/5mm spacers

Michelin PSS
255/35/19

They're for sale if you're interested.

[BeerBrent]

Damn!! [up] [up]

[ALAN12186]

You need e-codes!

[chasery]

You need e-codes!
You're telling me! Haha

[Strong Man]

https://i.imgur.com/zfNNPlo.jpg

So much more room for activities... The ECS Tuning diffuser created a bunch more room around the 102mm AWE exhaust tips. Makes it much easier to clean them haha.

Hi Man,

Nice build. Did you remove the bumper for ECS-duffuser installation?

[tar]

Hi Man,

Nice build. Did you remove the bumper for ECS-duffuser installation?

since i was at supreme when the techs did his diffuser. They pulled bumper and put a few screws into the tabs of diffuser/bumper to hold it solid.

the ecs diffusers like to pop out at the corners unless you do this. easy 40min job

[chasery]

As Tar stated, the bumper did have to come off in the original installation. It took my buddy and I about 1.5 hours with no experience taking off the rear bumper. The biggest pain of it all was the debris wedged in to the tabs/tab holders where the diffuser mounts. The slight pop out was resolved by the guys over at Supreme Power and I couldn't be happier with the little effort it took!