(Ashton's) Ballin' on a Budget B7 Build

[Ashtonts]

Hi all,

A little info about myself:

My name's Ashton. I'm 22 and I'm studying Mechanical Engineering with an Aerospace concentration at UConn. I graduated from my local community college with an Associates of Science in Engineering Science, and I'm working at UTC Collins Aerospace as a Manufacturing Operations Engineer while I finish up my Bachelor's.

I just moved out of my parents' house in May, and my budget isn't the biggest, so progress on here may be slow at times. The majority of my mods are whatever deals I can find on parts on various online sites, so long as they fit into my vision for my car.

I've been on here for the last couple years posting misc pictures of my cars occasionally, and I feel like it's high time to kick of my own build thread.

As some of you may be aware, prior to my current Red B7, I owned a Quartz B7 A4 (sadly automatic) for nearly three years before it met its end this past January due to an unfortunate cam follower failure prior to my ownership that destroyed my head and oil pump over time. Instead of fixing her up, I cut my losses and purchased a different car in a color I prefer and, most importantly, had a proper transmission. It had some work and modifications (namely a K04 turbo upgrade, along with supporting mods) done to it prior to the time of my purchase which was an additional plus (unfortunately this work wasn't all done up to snuff and has caused me some headaches since).

Here was the old girl, this is the oldest, most stock, photo I could find. It looks like she just had an eBay trunk lip and black window trim at the time:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4580/38640177291_03d27f6cf9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21Sv1vi)[/url]

In her heyday:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4569/38584033526_464c3ecbc2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21Sv1vi)

With my Dad's 8v A3 (the addiction runs in the family):

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4538/38584038896_a903188cfb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21MxfVm)

DTM rear:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4580/38640172631_43a4bc2976_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21MxhvW)

After my previous car died, I was in a time crunch to get a new car, as my B7 is my daily driver (and only car). Fortunately I lucked out and quickly found a car that was exactly what I was looking for, and only a few short hours away in Clifton, NJ. Couple shots from the day I got her:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4539/26864372969_3d72b82586_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21SuZ7X)
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4523/24767809588_f600d01b9c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GVUW9i)

It was not long at all before I started to mod this one as well. I had a whole slew of parts from my old car that were itching to be re-comissioned. I threw on my black optics RS4 grille, black mirror caps and swapped the bixenons that came on the car to the ones I had been refurbishing for my last car.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4584/37922665184_44648ccbef_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DJDuTN)
Some nice frosty shots:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4524/37922673094_93a962ffaf_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ZM6z9U)
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4538/37922669544_0f2e67fda5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ZM6Bvh)

When my taxes came in, I swung down to aluthman's parts emporium and scooped up some recaros. Best. Upgrade. Ever. If you're at all on the fence about these, do it. They are 1,000,000x more comfortable than the stock seats and really hold you in place whilst driving aggressively.

Some cool B7's:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4534/38584027186_be8b7dee51_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ZM6As5)
The Recaros:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4561/38607857192_b291d14cac_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21Mxe33)

Met up with Joe/Impulse and traded some parts for these LED tails. They don't look awful, but I was not a fan of the clear look.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4537/24767813828_336f7346ee_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21PDmSd)
A little red Lamin-x took care of that rather nicely. They're a little smokier than stock, but not crazy at all. It breaks up the rear and still looks mostly OEM. Gives the rear end just a little more modern of a feel IMO.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4541/37922707724_e439802a87_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DJDw9U)
Installed:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4566/24767821288_920d83c9c0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ZM6MNm)

Shortly after, I blacked out my window trim to match the grille. She's looking mighty fine at this point, but unfortunately I had to wait a little longer before throwing the summer wheels on.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4562/24767825128_7ef545584f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DJDynw)
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4550/37752522575_545733cc6d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DJDzvJ)
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4585/38584071326_10519a9e27_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Zw4xFD)[url=https://flic.kr/p/21Mxsa5]

[Ashtonts]

Cleaned up my engine bay with a Carbonio intake (I promise I did it for the looks and the sound, not the "performance"), as well as one of those side covers:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4559/38584075316_90048a2028_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21MxtkS)[/url]
Finally warm enough to throw on my Miro 111:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4583/26864289759_15375a6c6c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21MxtkS)
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4547/26864297379_b107cab65d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GVUvpD)

Couldn't let the DTM bumper I had on the old car go to waste:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4566/26864346049_9afb432559_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GVUxF2)
Got that installed. Looks nice, but the current exhaust tips will have to go. (Mom's B8.5 A4 in the background. I told you guys, our family has a problem):
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4586/26864357889_bf70053481_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GVUN9a)
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4520/26864365709_d99d5337f5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GVUREi)

Ahh, much better. I love the quad tip look, plus they fill out the DTM valance nicely.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4556/26864347949_e1f4cca573_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GVUTZ8)

Random parking lot shot:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4586/38607855462_e9542b6e3c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GVUNGV)

Spent nearly a full day giving the paint some TLC. Full wash, clay bar, polish, and sealant.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4580/26864368049_7be9ed2c78_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21PDmmo)

Big ass rings mod. One of the first shots of my girl at my new apartment. This really brings the rear end together for me. Sorry all you shaved ring lovers!
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4578/37922674564_507bc0bfc2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GVUUFt)

Next up, I got a really good deal on some OEM S4 carbon fiber trim. I much prefer it to the fish scale trim I had before it.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4524/38584081716_dc4cc290de_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ZM6BWC)
[url=https://flic.kr/p/Zw4ADn]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4533/37752532535_9ef3519dc5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21Mxvfd) (https://flic.kr/p/Zw4ADn)

[Ashtonts]

Cleaned her up and took some pics:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4537/38584011666_b54a141eab_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21Mx9qs)[/url]
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4523/26864283959_ed57f60827_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21Mx9qs)
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4557/37922636644_542854841e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GVUtFD)

If you aren't looking back at your car every time you park it, you got the wrong car
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4544/37752495885_3eee135753_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ZM6qEQ)

Went to broke.east with a group of buddies and had a great time.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4580/37752536265_96f00a2a37_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Zw4pKt)

S4 mirror caps. Not everyone's cup of tea on my build but they're here to stay (for now):
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4562/37922633824_cc05fc953d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Zw4BKF)

Met up with a guy at H20i and bought some panda Recaro seats. They are in great condition and I got an amazing deal on them. I freakin love these.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4539/38640164581_5f6440227a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ZM6pQd)

Sold the Miros and went back to winter mode. I loved how they looked, but it's time for something new with my wheels next year.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4533/38584010906_fd609b7b92_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21SuWJa)

Took my car to Firestone to get an alignment done and got a nice surprise [headbang]. Fortunately, they didn't try to deny that they damaged my car, and have since given me a fairly sizable check to compensate me for the damages.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4519/37922679114_5387207d79_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21Mx9cm)

We had a wind storm a few weeks ago, and of course, my quarter panel got a nice ding. This really hasn't been a good few weeks for my baby [=(]
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4577/26864288889_c4018e7a88_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ZM6Di5)

With all the shit happening to my car, I had to offset some of the bad with some good. I got a DTM front bumper for a great price locally. It is the right color, but needs a respray [mad]. Whatever, can't win it all, right? This will be getting resprayed in the next few weeks and installed shortly after.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4533/26864351249_12c5db0bd1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GVUv9D)[url=https://flic.kr/p/GVUPFP]

Since I'll be getting paint done to the bumper, and to the parts of the car that have been damaged in the last few weeks, I have some other parts that I plan to have painted at the same time so they all match. Stay tuned to see some of that. Exciting stuff is in store.

[SykoraA4]

Sorry about the run of back luck, but I love how the car is coming together. I'm a sucker for the DTM front, and brilliant red isn't bad either.

[aluthman]

Did your PS leak ever come back?

[Ashtonts]

Sorry about the run of back luck, but I love how the car is coming together. I'm a sucker for the DTM front, and brilliant red isn't bad either.
Pssh brilliant red is the best [;)]

Thanks for the kind words!

Did your PS leak ever come back?
Nope, PS levels have been perfect!

[sandspeed]

Very nice and tastefully modded. And I love to see everything come together in a series of pics.

[vce1232000]

[o_o]ing [up] man

[aluthman]

Pssh brilliant red is the best [;)]

Thanks for the kind words!

Nope, PS levels have been perfect!
Glad to hear the impromptu repairs are holding.

[4rings5stars]

Love your car brother! Looking fantastic, as always!!

[Ashtonts]

Glad to hear the impromptu repairs are holding.
As am I! That leak was getting expensive with all the fluid I was using lol.

Very nice and tastefully modded. And I love to see everything come together in a series of pics.


[o_o]ing [up] man


Love your car brother! Looking fantastic, as always!!
Thank you so much guys! Glad to share the process with you. Should have started this thread way sooner

[boostk420]

Awesome man! In the process myself of a B6 build. Just bought a b5 for winter so I can do more mods on my B6 for next summer. (Catch can/R8 coil packs)

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[boostk420]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171127/020d61b68d024a4ffe465f18180b6c44.jpg These are my current mods.
Led interior/reverse lights/Audi door logo projectors
MBC
008 forged DV
Boost gauge
18" R32 MK5 rims
Rally armor +flaps
Rain guards
%5 tint/front windshield banner strip
2500k yellow fogs

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[DeathBlow]

I really like the Miro 111 on the car, I have been going back and forth about either getting 19 or 18 but ended up getting a turbo kit maybe next spring i will finally get some wheels.

[Ashtonts]

Grille came in. I went with one of the new full mesh look grilles. I’ll be having the surround painted gloss black and will be running chrome rings.

I also cut out the crash bar cover from the bumper and will be fabricating a cover for the actual crash bar that will look much sexier if all goes to plan.

Paint work will all be done the week of the 11th next month.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171128/4bf98a66de9854a9700e42de908fa638.jpg


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[Ashtonts]

These are my current mods.
Led interior/reverse lights/Audi door logo projectors
MBC
008 forged DV
Boost gauge
18" R32 MK5 rims
Rally armor +flaps
Rain guards
%5 tint/front windshield banner strip
2500k yellow fogs

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Looks great man! It’ll be nice to see your progress!

I really like the Miro 111 on the car, I have been going back and forth about either getting 19 or 18 but ended up getting a turbo kit maybe next spring i will finally get some wheels.
I had the 19s and they definitely look a little big if you aren’t super low. Even then, I’m planning on getting 18s next time around. Miros are a solid choice though and look great on the B7, so I think you can’t go wrong. They can be had for pretty cheap if you shop around so it’s hard to beat them.

[gman959]

Grille came in. I went with one of the new full mesh look grilles. I’ll be having the surround painted gloss black and will be running chrome rings.

I also cut out the crash bar cover from the bumper and will be fabricating a cover for the actual crash bar that will look much sexier if all goes to plan.

Paint work will all be done the week of the 11th next month.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171128/4bf98a66de9854a9700e42de908fa638.jpg


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I dig the grill, where did you get it? Can't wait to see the finished product!

[Ashtonts]

I dig the grill, where did you get it? Can't wait to see the finished product!

Ebay. They have them on amazon as well. Just search b7 RS grille on either and it should be one of the first results!

[boostk420]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171128/e7df05f24bdeafec1edf612749658561.jpg. Here is my led interior/deep purple. As well as the Audi door puddle logo projectors lights which I really like. Was thinking about trying to fit them in other areas too like trunk.

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[boostk420]

Swapped out my door warning(red) lights for the clear lenses when I did the logo projectors. I put a purple led in their its cool. Did that for all 4 doors. Since I did all 4 emblem projectors I had the clear housings anyways.

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[Razgriz227]

Your B7 is gorgeous. That’s coming from someone who doesn’t even really like b7’s. Keep up the good work. [emoji1303]


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[Ashtonts]

Your B7 is gorgeous. That’s coming from someone who doesn’t even really like b7’s. Keep up the good work. [emoji1303]


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Thank you very much [hail] she’s a beaut for sure

[hacgumyu]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171128/e7df05f24bdeafec1edf612749658561.jpg. Here is my led interior/deep purple. As well as the Audi door puddle logo projectors lights which I really like. Was thinking about trying to fit them in other areas too like trunk.

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Might sharing where to get those Audi logo puddle project light?



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[Ashtonts]

Might sharing where to get those Audi logo puddle project light?



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Ebay and amazon have tons of styles of these!

[RickB_7]

Why am I seeing pictures of cars that are not Ashtonts in Ashtonts' build thread?

[QuattriumMT6]

Lol was thinking the same thing...

[vce1232000]

Why am I seeing pictures of cars that are not Ashtonts in Ashtonts' build thread?


Lol was thinking the same thing...

He's been thread JACKED........[:p]

[Ashtonts]

He's been thread JACKED........[:p]

[=(]

I’m not too worried about it. I’ll just have to get more of my own pics in here [az]

[Solarsuplex]

I didnt know you got a DTM front. Glad that came to life. Are you still rebuilding those wheels you picked up?

[A4_PimP]

Haha dude if you're Ballin' on a budget I must be Ballin' in poverty! Sweet car I love what you're doing with it and from a Brilliant Red owner thanks for some ideas. I never thought of putting Lamin-X on the LED tails.

[Ashtonts]

I didnt know you got a DTM front. Glad that came to life. Are you still rebuilding those wheels you picked up?
Just got the bumper the weekend before last weekend! And I ended up not purchasing the wheels. Seller and I hit a couple hiccups with the transaction and he started being a massive douche so I noped the fuck out lol.

Haha dude if you're Ballin' on a budget I must be Ballin' in poverty! Sweet car I love what you're doing with it and from a Brilliant Red owner thanks for some ideas. I never thought of putting Lamin-X on the LED tails.
I save a lot of money by waiting to buy stuff until I can find good deals! It makes it doable vs buying new even when on a budget. I also recently got a new, well-paying job that helps a lot as well.

[boostk420]

Yes my bad I am new to the site I will have to start my own B6 build thread. Didn't mean to step on anyone's toes! :)

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[A4_PimP]

Just got the bumper the weekend before last weekend! And I ended up not purchasing the wheels. Seller and I hit a couple hiccups with the transaction and he started being a massive douche so I noped the fuck out lol.

I save a lot of money by waiting to buy stuff until I can find good deals! It makes it doable vs buying new even when on a budget. I also recently got a new, well-paying job that helps a lot as well.

Haha it's cool man I love seeing your thread. I've got 2 kids and a house which is why I said I'm balling in poverty lol. My last car I did the same put about 10-15K into it easy! You're going in a great direction with the car more power to you man I'll be checking this thread because your car gives me a lot of ideas. I never knew the DTM bumpers looked so good for example.

[boostk420]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171129/ed1cbc91fde46215b7bb0f294111830d.jpg. This is where my B6 will sit until next spring. :( Vermont in the winter is brutal to the undercarriage. I will run my B5 all winter!

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[QuattriumMT6]

^ hey bud albeit you have a nice B6 you should really start a new thread for your car. It may end up confusing other new forum members and cause this one to get cluttered. I’m sure the OP will greatly appreciate it 👍🏾.

[vce1232000]

^ hey bud albeit you have a nice B6 you should really start a new thread in the "B6 A4 forum" for your car. It may end up confusing other new forum members and cause this one to get cluttered. I’m sure the OP will greatly appreciate it 👍🏾.

ftfy [;)]..........[:p]

[vce1232000]

Yes my bad I am new to the site I will have to start my own B6 build thread. Didn't mean to step on anyone's toes! :)
No worries. For the most part we all [up] peep's here on the B7 A4 [az] forum. With the exceptions of a few dickheads [:p]

[boostk420]

My bad new to this app. Trying to figure it out. ;)

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[QuattriumMT6]

Lol no worries 😉

[Ashtonts]

Haha it's cool man I love seeing your thread. I've got 2 kids and a house which is why I said I'm balling in poverty lol. My last car I did the same put about 10-15K into it easy! You're going in a great direction with the car more power to you man I'll be checking this thread because your car gives me a lot of ideas. I never knew the DTM bumpers looked so good for example.

I’ve got no kids and a small, cheap apartment. Life’s great! Haha except my complete lack of free time due to work and school.

Glad I’m a source of inspiration to you though, hopefully I’ll see some updates from you. Gotta respect the red b7 [az]

[z_wrecker]

Great job so far! you need to get some wheels before spring.

[Ashtonts]

Great job so far! you need to get some wheels before spring.

I definitely do and they are going to be in the works. I may scoop aluthmans set if he still has them, or I’ve been digging the work CR2P or some BC forged wheels. Or BBS LMs/reps. I’m indecisive lol

[tloft4]

i have a friend selling some bbs 911/gt3 wheels if youd like!

[Ashtonts]

i have a friend selling some bbs 911/gt3 wheels if youd like!
hmm.. just googled them and I'm not a fan of the convex dome look on the spokes. I appreciate the offer though, thanks!

[tloft4]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/132415515472?ssPageName=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

heres the direct link, some on google look a lot more inset but idk. no worries, not my sale haha

[A4_PimP]

I’ve got no kids and a small, cheap apartment. Life’s great! Haha except my complete lack of free time due to work and school.

Glad I’m a source of inspiration to you though, hopefully I’ll see some updates from you. Gotta respect the red b7 [az]

A ton of my friends have no kids. They take vacations and have crazy amount of disposable income. Enjoy what you work hard to earn is what I say. I attempted to start a progress thread in the Canada section but it just doesn’t get as much exposure. I’m going to start one over here instead.


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[jrow26]

Ebay. They have them on amazon as well. Just search b7 RS grille on either and it should be one of the first results!

I thought these grilles didn’t fit the DTM style bumper.. and that the only way you could have the full honeycomb look is by cutting a RS6 grill out and putting it into the frame of a DTM style grille.


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[Ashtonts]

I thought these grilles didn’t fit the DTM style bumper.. and that the only way you could have the full honeycomb look is by cutting a RS6 grill out and putting it into the frame of a DTM style grille.


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The DTM bumper accepts a normal, non sline grille. So it will fit


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[jrow26]

Hell yeah thank you..! Saved me the time and effort of cutting and gluing !


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[Ashtonts]

Hell yeah thank you..! Saved me the time and effort of cutting and gluing !


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Haha I tried doing that in the past. It did not go well at all. Some have done it and it looks great, but it takes way more patience than I possess. Glad to help!

[boostk420]

Yeah kids are not cheap. I don't have kids and I couldn't do some things I am doing now if I had kids. For instance a study done in the early 90s said the cost of raising a kid from 0-18 years old is roughly 185,000 dollars. Being 2017 now that estimate for sure has been raised! ;)

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[A4_PimP]

Yeah kids are not cheap. I don't have kids and I couldn't do some things I am doing now if I had kids. For instance a study done in the early 90s said the cost of raising a kid from 0-18 years old is roughly 185,000 dollars. Being 2017 now that estimate for sure has been raised! ;)

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I don’t want to thread jack the build thread I will just say Amen to that lol


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[boostk420]

Not try to thread jack but finally got my own build thread started figured I would share the URL here so you guys can check it out! Thanks! :) just click the link.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=792135

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[swankflu]

This thread is awesome, love the car! I want a DTM rear sooooooo bad


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[Ashtonts]

This thread is awesome, love the car! I want a DTM rear sooooooo bad


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Thanks man! The DTM rear really makes the car.


No real progress to speak of. Ordered a few parts and will be dropping off my car next week for paint/repairs. Expect substantial updates then!

For now here’s a sweet pic of my car as I was headed to lunch.
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[A4_PimP]

the JHM is so subtle but have you ever thought of painting it black so it would disappear into the grill?


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[Ashtonts]

Installed a BFI shift knob tonight. Pics incoming in the morning.

Got an 06 STi lip in today. I’ll be running the (replica) OE carbon lip and then this under that lip for extra aggression/to absorb any scrapes instead. This splitter was like $30 on eBay and looks like itll fit damn near perfectly with just a little trimming.

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[Ashtonts]

the JHM is so subtle but have you ever thought of painting it black so it would disappear into the grill?

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I have thought about it. I would definitely like the subtleness of it. If I ever need to pull it I’ll paint it. It doesn’t bother me enough to make a project of it just yet.

[A4_PimP]

I have thought about it. I would definitely like the subtleness of it. If I ever need to pull it I’ll paint it. It doesn’t bother me enough to make a project of it just yet.

Makes sense it’s like a nice little hint that it’s not a run of the mill A4. Either way it looks good [emoji106]


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[Operator]

Looking at that last pic, reminds me I need to put the rings on my grill. Nice progress!

[EvolutionArmory]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171127/020d61b68d024a4ffe465f18180b6c44.jpg These are my current mods.
Led interior/reverse lights/Audi door logo projectors
MBC
008 forged DV
Boost gauge
18" R32 MK5 rims
Rally armor +flaps
Rain guards
%5 tint/front windshield banner strip
2500k yellow fogs

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Start your own build thread. It’s rude to post your car in someone else’s build thread.

[Ashtonts]

Looking at that last pic, reminds me I need to put the rings on my grill. Nice progress!

Gotta have the rings on there! It just doesn’t look right without them imo haha.

Got the shift knob in and got some carbon fibery goodness from ECS. Going to get an S-line trunk painted and ditch my 3 piece RS-faux spoiler. If anyone wants a 3 piece spoiler I’ll sell it cheap!

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[Ashtonts]

ECS has a 50% off sale right now for Ziza LED kits. Installed one today and the difference is massive. Illuminates the interior so much more than the crappy stock bulbs. Plus, they still fade in and out!

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[impulse]

Couple things:

1. I just dipped my crash bar black
2. loving how the car is coming along so far!
3. Which aux setup do you have? I will have owned this B7 for 2 years on the 26th of this month, and still have yet to buy an aux adapter for my RNS-E

[Ashtonts]

Couple things:

1. I just dipped my crash bar black
2. loving how the car is coming along so far!
3. Which aux setup do you have? I will have owned this B7 for 2 years on the 26th of this month, and still have yet to buy an aux adapter for my RNS-E

Honestly i have no idea what aux setup this is. It came on the car and I haven’t dug through it to see. Seems to be a very barebones mod, I think they just literally added an aux input with no additional features or anything.

Thanks for the kind words man! Dropped her off last night at my body shop along with the DTM front bumper and the S-line trunk lid. Super stoked.

[A4_PimP]

Couple things:

1. I just dipped my crash bar black
2. loving how the car is coming along so far!
3. Which aux setup do you have? I will have owned this B7 for 2 years on the 26th of this month, and still have yet to buy an aux adapter for my RNS-E

Did you check http://enfigcarstereo.com? I got the Dension Aux and USB ran them through my ashtray and it’s plug and play.


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[impulse]

I never looked into their kits I only saw on ECS. but for $100+ I don’t feel inclined to buy one. I’d rather sell the RNSE and go aftermarket at that point


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[Markao66]

how do you like the quality of the grill?
i've been trying to modify a OEM one for the longest but i feel like this would be an easier solution.

car is coming along nicely!

[Ashtonts]

how do you like the quality of the grill?
i've been trying to modify a OEM one for the longest but i feel like this would be an easier solution.

car is coming along nicely!
The quality is pretty good. It's all one piece as opposed to the OEM 2-piece design. The mesh looks decent, with the only super obvious shortcoming being the ring holder. However in pics I have seen of the grilles installed, it's not super noticeable. The thing I personally dislike the most about it is that the surround is matte instead of glossy, however I am getting the surround on mine painted gloss black to address this.

[Ashtonts]

Got the car back from the shop. My bumper and quarter panel look brand new. The DTM front is ready to rock and roll. I got the reflectors shaved and the grille painted gloss black as well, both of which tidy up he front a LOT imo. Got the S-line trunk lid painted and installed and will post pics with the ECS spoiler tomorrow when there is daylight haha.

Hopefully will get the DTM front installed either this upcoming week or by next weekend at the latest. Still have two finals Monday so alas, the toys must wait. Studying first!

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[Kingzilla17]

Gotta have the rings on there! It just doesn’t look right without them imo haha.

Got the shift knob in and got some carbon fibery goodness from ECS. Going to get an S-line trunk painted and ditch my 3 piece RS-faux spoiler. If anyone wants a 3 piece spoiler I’ll sell it cheap!

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You still have the 3pc spoiler?

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[Ashtonts]

You still have the 3pc spoiler?

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I do. I can get you pics tomorrow night after I take it off my old trunk lid!


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[Kingzilla17]

I do. I can get you pics tomorrow night after I take it off my old trunk lid!


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Bet keep me updated. The front DTM looks amazing. Did you already trim down the sti lip to fit?

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[Ashtonts]

Bet keep me updated. The front DTM looks amazing. Did you already trim down the sti lip to fit?

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Thanks man! I’m so happy with how it came out.

I haven’t trimmed it yet. I will be running the stock DTM splitter with it too. The STi lip will go under that to protect it from scrapes, so I want to mock it all up together and see what it looks like before I trim anything, so I don’t mess it up


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[Kingzilla17]

Thanks man! I’m so happy with how it came out.

I haven’t trimmed it yet. I will be running the stock DTM splitter with it too. The STi lip will go under that to protect it from scrapes, so I want to mock it all up together and see what it looks like before I trim anything, so I don’t mess it up


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That should look clean. I've always like that double from lip. Makes cars look aggressive. Don't recall ever seeing one on a b7. Can't wait for the update on how it turns out. Subscribed.

[mr_Law]

Gotta have the rings on there! It just doesn’t look right without them imo haha.

Got the shift knob in and got some carbon fibery goodness from ECS. Going to get an S-line trunk painted and ditch my 3 piece RS-faux spoiler. If anyone wants a 3 piece spoiler I’ll sell it cheap!

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Dm me a price if the other guy doesn’t get it


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[melomandn]

The DTM bumper turned out great. Should really complete the exterior [up]

[Ashtonts]

That should look clean. I've always like that double from lip. Makes cars look aggressive. Don't recall ever seeing one on a b7. Can't wait for the update on how it turns out. Subscribed.
Thank you so much! I can’t wait to see how it turns out either. Hopefully sooner than later.

Dm me a price if the other guy doesn’t get it

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Will do!


The DTM bumper turned out great. Should really complete the exterior [up]

Thank you! I’m loving it as well

[impulse]

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Hypestance did I.T, I think I.T looks good


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[A4_PimP]

I never looked into their kits I only saw on ECS. but for $100+ I don’t feel inclined to buy one. I’d rather sell the RNSE and go aftermarket at that point
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In my case it’s cheaper to get the Dension. I paid a little over $100 with shipping. I can use my iPhone. I don’t need to do anything to the stock system saving me money. Luckily I still have a 175 Watt amp and a crossover that I can try installing in the Spring. I’m not as fussy over the sound like I used to be when I would rock a ported box with 2x 12” subs. I might change the speakers and at some point in the future go RNSE.


Got the car back from the shop. My bumper and quarter panel look brand new. The DTM front is ready to rock and roll. I got the reflectors shaved and the grille painted gloss black as well, both of which tidy up he front a LOT imo. Got the S-line trunk lid painted and installed and will post pics with the ECS spoiler tomorrow when there is daylight haha.

Hopefully will get the DTM front installed either this upcoming week or by next weekend at the latest. Still have two finals Monday so alas, the toys must wait. Studying first!

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I love that your car is red I get to see what all the mods would look like on my car lol. I’m loving that DTM front bumper I can’t wait to see it on your car.


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[Ashtonts]

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Hypestance did I.T, I think I.T looks good


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Yep, that was my inspiration!


In my case it’s cheaper to get the Dension. I paid a little over $100 with shipping. I can use my iPhone. I don’t need to do anything to the stock system saving me money. Luckily I still have a 175 Watt amp and a crossover that I can try installing in the Spring. I’m not as fussy over the sound like I used to be when I would rock a ported box with 2x 12” subs. I might change the speakers and at some point in the future go RNSE.


I love that your car is red I get to see what all the mods would look like on my car lol. I’m loving that DTM front bumper I can’t wait to see it on your car.


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Always great to see build threads in your own color, I definitely agree. And thanks man! [az]

[Ashtonts]

Just went today to pull off the two side pieces of my 3pc spoiler, and just found out the body shop that repaired my bumper and quarter panel resprayed the entire quarter panel around the plastic piece without removing it. Now there’s a noticeable ridge around where the spoiler sat and the paint doesn’t match lol. Absolutely unacceptable imo for them to have done that without at least contacting me first. I’m going to go up to the shop tomorrow and see what they offer for restitution. I’m pretty pissed off right now.

At least the ECS spoiler looks good. Debating leaving the rings off, opinions?
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[QuattriumMT6]

A8 rings. Eventually when I wrap my car I’ll be ditching the stock trunk rings and going bigger.

[Ashtonts]

A8 rings. Eventually when I wrap my car I’ll be ditching the stock trunk rings and going bigger.

I have a set of black A8 trunk rings that I am debating tossing on there. I am digging the shaved look a lot more than I thought I would though. I think I'm going to run it like this for a little bit to see if it grows on me before I put the rings back on it.

[klrider44]

I have a set of black A8 trunk rings that I am debating tossing on there. I am digging the shaved look a lot more than I thought I would though. I think I'm going to run it like this for a little bit to see if it grows on me before I put the rings back on it.

I'm def on board with no rings, that's how I have my red b7. Ive always been s fan of the badness look out back, especially when a spoiler is in play


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[QuattriumMT6]

Different strokes for different folks! IMHO without the rings I would just look at our car as a VW. I feel the rings set us apart from passats/jettas. Then again that’s just my opinion... 😬

[Kingzilla17]

Just went today to pull off the two side pieces of my 3pc spoiler, and just found out the body shop that repaired my bumper and quarter panel resprayed the entire quarter panel around the plastic piece without removing it. Now there’s a noticeable ridge around where the spoiler sat and the paint doesn’t match lol. Absolutely unacceptable imo for them to have done that without at least contacting me first. I’m going to go up to the shop tomorrow and see what they offer for restitution. I’m pretty pissed off right now.

At least the ECS spoiler looks good. Debating leaving the rings off, opinions?
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That's a big mess up. Hopefully they don't give you a hard time. That ECS spoiler looks good. Eventually I'll have to source an s-line trunk so I can go this route.

[Ashtonts]

That's a big mess up. Hopefully they don't give you a hard time. That ECS spoiler looks good. Eventually I'll have to source an s-line trunk so I can go this route.

Just got off the phone with the body shop and they were really cool about it. They gave me no trouble and already set me up with an appointment time that works perfectly for me to get it fixed. I’m definitely happy with them for that, I expected to be given a much harder time about it.

W.r.t the trunk lid, I have heard rumors that ECS is planning one for the non s-line trunk lid!


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[Kingzilla17]

Just got off the phone with the body shop and they were really cool about it. They gave me no trouble and already set me up with an appointment time that works perfectly for me to get it fixed. I’m definitely happy with them for that, I expected to be given a much harder time about it.

W.r.t the trunk lid, I have heard rumors that ECS is planning one for the non s-line trunk lid!


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Hopefully they can get that going. The non S-Line doesnt have many options that look good. On a side note, if you can PM me the details on the 3pc spoiler when you can. No rush just a follow up so im not skipped [:D]

[Ashtonts]

Hopefully they can get that going. The non S-Line doesnt have many options that look good. On a side note, if you can PM me the details on the 3pc spoiler when you can. No rush just a follow up so im not skipped [:D]
Yeah no worries! I haven’t gotten back to anyone with it yet because I left my old trunk lid with the spoiler on it in the GFs car and she was busy yesterday and today. I’ll hopefully get back to you and the other person tonight or tomorrow!

[Ashtonts]

Better shot of the spoiler. This thing is sweet.

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[A4_PimP]

Better shot of the spoiler. This thing is sweet.

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wow your car looks amazing. The color in the picture almost looks like a wrap. I'm with the group saying put the rings back. I also shaved all my emblems on the back and I intended to black out the rins and put them back. When I took everything off I didn't like it. The shape of the A4 rear just looks lost and like a big blob without the rings braking it up. I don't know if it's because the tails are red and just blend in or if it's the shape but that's just my take.

[SykoraA4]

I don't know, I'm usually pro-rings front and back, but I get what you mean. I think with that spoiler, your rear doesn't really need them. this whole car is shaping out really, really nicely.

[RickB_7]

Really digging what's going on here. DTM bumper, quad tips and the ecs spoiler are a good looking combination.

[Ashtonts]

I’m normally a huge proponent of rings on the front and back as well but I definitely dig the shaved look with the ECS spoiler. Somehow it just looks good without them, even though I’m not normally a fan.

I really appreciate it guys. I’m so stoked with how this build is coming out, and I’m glad everyone else seems to be liking it as well. The spoiler definitely ups the aggressiveness of the rear end and I love how it came out.

[Okedokey]

I like it mate, you have a nice build there. Its interesting though, in any non-US based forum, this build would get slaughtered because (IMHO) its very americanised if that makes sense. Its kind of like you're making a Audi into a Chev. Don't get offended, Im doing a similar kind of thing to mine as you know. :)

You need these:
https://ssli.ebayimg.com/images/g/dZwAAOSwjk9ZSg9C/s-l640.jpg
(https://www.ebay.com/p/Carbon-Fiber-Front-Air-Intake-Duct-Scoops-Only-Fit-for-AUDI-A4-B7-DTM-Bumper/2218131172?iid=282536308361&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D41376%26meid%3Da303d40f2c1d47d2918460b07c7a 150d%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D3%26sd%3D2519 83857112&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851)
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/PAoAAOSwv0tU-LPl/s-l500.jpg (

[B7S3wannabi]

Better shot of the spoiler. This thing is sweet.

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Nice ass. Put the black rings on please. Kthnxbi!


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[A4_PimP]

OK you got a picture without the rings. Why not mock it up. Put the car in the same spot if you can and use some double sided tape just something to get it to stick then you can take a picture and compare side by side. I think it looks sweet I just think it would look even better with the rings on it.


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[Ashtonts]

I like it mate, you have a nice build there. Its interesting though, in any non-US based forum, this build would get slaughtered because (IMHO) its very americanised if that makes sense. Its kind of like you're making a Audi into a Chev. Don't get offended, Im doing a similar kind of thing to mine as you know. :)

You need these:
https://ssli.ebayimg.com/images/g/dZwAAOSwjk9ZSg9C/s-l640.jpg
(https://www.ebay.com/p/Carbon-Fiber-Front-Air-Intake-Duct-Scoops-Only-Fit-for-AUDI-A4-B7-DTM-Bumper/2218131172?iid=282536308361&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D41376%26meid%3Da303d40f2c1d47d2918460b07c7a 150d%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D3%26sd%3D2519 83857112&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851)
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/PAoAAOSwv0tU-LPl/s-l500.jpg (

Genuinely curious, in what regard am I making my car look like a chev? Removing the rings? Not offended at all and definitely appreciate some insight from different perspectives!

I can’t say I’m a huge fan of the carbon DTM scoops. I like the idea of some carbon fiber in that area, but those are a little too assertive.

I do want to get my hands on a FBSW/more aggressive looking wheel pretty badly, but that will most likely be a little bit down the road.



Nice ass. Put the black rings on please. Kthnxbi!


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OK you got a picture without the rings. Why not mock it up. Put the car in the same spot if you can and use some double sided tape just something to get it to stick then you can take a picture and compare side by side. I think it looks sweet I just think it would look even better with the rings on it.


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I’m still tossing the idea around. I may play with a mock-up of it tomorrow since I finally have a day off lol.

[Ray1031]

Hi all,

A little info about myself:

My name's Ashton. I'm 20 and I'm a full-time engineering student at my local community college, and I will be attending UConn for ChemE next year.

I just moved out of my parents' house in May, and my budget isn't the biggest, so progress on here may be slow at times. The majority of my mods are whatever deals I can find on parts on various online sites, so long as they fit into my vision for my car.

I've been on here for the last couple years posting misc pictures of my cars occasionally, and I feel like it's high time to kick of my own build thread.

As some of you may be aware, prior to my current Red B7, I owned a Quartz B7 A4 (sadly automatic) for nearly three years before it met its end this past January due to an unfortunate cam follower failure prior to my ownership that destroyed my head and oil pump over time. Instead of fixing her up, I cut my losses and purchased a different car in a color I prefer and, most importantly, had a proper transmission. It had some work and modifications (namely a K04 turbo upgrade, along with supporting mods) done to it prior to the time of my purchase which was an additional plus (unfortunately this work wasn't all done up to snuff and has caused me some headaches since).

Here was the old girl, this is the oldest, most stock, photo I could find. It looks like she just had an eBay trunk lip and black window trim at the time:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4580/38640177291_03d27f6cf9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21Sv1vi)[/url]

In her heyday:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4569/38584033526_464c3ecbc2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21Sv1vi)

With my Dad's 8v A3 (the addiction runs in the family):

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4538/38584038896_a903188cfb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21MxfVm)

DTM rear:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4580/38640172631_43a4bc2976_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21MxhvW)

After my previous car died, I was in a time crunch to get a new car, as my B7 is my daily driver (and only car). Fortunately I lucked out and quickly found a car that was exactly what I was looking for, and only a few short hours away in Clifton, NJ. Couple shots from the day I got her:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4539/26864372969_3d72b82586_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21SuZ7X)
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4523/24767809588_f600d01b9c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GVUW9i)

It was not long at all before I started to mod this one as well. I had a whole slew of parts from my old car that were itching to be re-comissioned. I threw on my black optics RS4 grille, black mirror caps and swapped the bixenons that came on the car to the ones I had been refurbishing for my last car.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4584/37922665184_44648ccbef_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DJDuTN)
Some nice frosty shots:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4524/37922673094_93a962ffaf_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ZM6z9U)
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4538/37922669544_0f2e67fda5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ZM6Bvh)

When my taxes came in, I swung down to aluthman's parts emporium and scooped up some recaros. Best. Upgrade. Ever. If you're at all on the fence about these, do it. They are 1,000,000x more comfortable than the stock seats and really hold you in place whilst driving aggressively.

Some cool B7's:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4534/38584027186_be8b7dee51_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ZM6As5)
The Recaros:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4561/38607857192_b291d14cac_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21Mxe33)

Met up with Joe/Impulse and traded some parts for these LED tails. They don't look awful, but I was not a fan of the clear look.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4537/24767813828_336f7346ee_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21PDmSd)
A little red Lamin-x took care of that rather nicely. They're a little smokier than stock, but not crazy at all. It breaks up the rear and still looks mostly OEM. Gives the rear end just a little more modern of a feel IMO.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4541/37922707724_e439802a87_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DJDw9U)
Installed:
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Shortly after, I blacked out my window trim to match the grille. She's looking mighty fine at this point, but unfortunately I had to wait a little longer before throwing the summer wheels on.
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What did you use to blacken the grill, I recall seeing a post about some plastidip like being used but can’t seem to find it anymore. Car looks really nice.


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[Ashtonts]

What did you use to blacken the grill, I recall seeing a post about some plastidip like being used but can’t seem to find it anymore. Car looks really nice.


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Thank you sir! The grille is an OEM RS4 grille that I wrapped the trim of using gloss black 3M vinyl.


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[panman142]

I love what I see here. That Hypestance car looks so nice. I think you should take a pic with the black A8 rings on the back and see how it stacks up to how it is now. Either way it has to look good. I love my ECS spoiler too! The old grey b7 you had with the miros also looks super clean man. Glad to see someone else is taking advantage of adams parts emporium as well ;) In for progress!!! Whens the big turbo come??

[Ashtonts]

I love what I see here. That Hypestance car looks so nice. I think you should take a pic with the black A8 rings on the back and see how it stacks up to how it is now. Either way it has to look good. I love my ECS spoiler too! The old grey b7 you had with the miros also looks super clean man. Glad to see someone else is taking advantage of adams parts emporium as well ;) In for progress!!! Whens the big turbo come??
She’s K04 right now. Something bigger is going to be quite a ways down the road unless I find a screaming deal or something. I’d LOVE to get some sort of twin-scroll setup like Adam has eventually. Once I get the DTM front on, I’ll be getting some wheels before summer and MAYBE a meth injection setup, and that may be it for major mods for a little while unfortunately [=(]

[AudiKilla]

Better shot of the spoiler. This thing is sweet.

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Dam looks good, I'm just wondering how you make your back end such a beauty.

Is it the quad tips and rear valence or the dam angle of the picture that make it look so good?

[Ashtonts]

Dam looks good, I'm just wondering how you make your back end such a beauty.

Is it the quad tips and rear valence or the dam angle of the picture that make it look so good?

I think it’s both. This is a really great angle for sure, and the DTM rear just really makes the ass end pop. It just adds more aggression and modernness and livens it up. The quad tips and spoiler make it look mean. The lightly tinted tails bring everything together nicely and keep the back end from looking like a red blob.

[QuattriumMT6]

Don’t forget the color matched trunk liner on the top of the bumper. Most standard bumpers are silver/aluminum finish. It’s attention to the little details 👍🏾 Plus everything else lol.

[B7S3wannabi]

Don’t forget the color matched trunk liner on the top of the bumper. Most standard bumpers are silver/aluminum finish. It’s attention to the little details [emoji1474] Plus everything else lol.

I have to disagree on the color matched trunk liner. I had mine color matched and then had it repainted black. It's as if something is missing...... kinda like those rings!!!

But for real. Still a good looking ride.


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[Ashtonts]

I have to disagree on the color matched trunk liner. I had mine color matched and then had it repainted black. It's as if something is missing...... kinda like those rings!!!

But for real. Still a good looking ride.


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I quite like that bit on my car. I was even thinking maybe I should have gotten that trim piece molded/shaved into the bumper to make it all look like one piece, kind of like how the avants are. I definitely prefer the color-matched trim there. I’ve had it both silver and black on this car previously but I like this better. Different strokes for different folks, nothing wrong with that!


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[QuattriumMT6]

^fact. Regardless the B7 doesn’t take much to look good. Tasteful upgrades here and there. The whole less is more is applicable to our timeless platform.

[Solarsuplex]

I hadnt seen the rear end of this car before. looks really good my dude. Wonderful taste. I vote no rings but i am biased. I wish that trunk spoiler was available years ago. :(
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[impulse]

I kind of like those carbon DTM ducts but it would be better if they made them for fog lights

I refuse to ditch the fogs off my dtm front. I think it makes the bumper pop that much more

Also definitely am a fan of your rear. My vote is for no rings, but I can’t say I didn’t consider CF trunk rings for my setup. Which borderline is the same as yours

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[aluthman]

I vote in favor of A8 rings, but I'm biased.

[vvenom800tt]

A8 rings, i might be biased as well.

[A4_PimP]

Funny I never noticed youy trunk lip trim was color matched. I saw it on another car and didn’t like the look. On yours I totally missed it tho. I love the look of your car. Rings or not it looks amazing. I just think you need the rings so people know it’s an Audi lookin that fly lol


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[Ashtonts]

I kind of like those carbon DTM ducts but it would be better if they made them for fog lights

I refuse to ditch the fogs off my dtm front. I think it makes the bumper pop that much more

Also definitely am a fan of your rear. My vote is for no rings, but I can’t say I didn’t consider CF trunk rings for my setup. Which borderline is the same as yours

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I vote you get them and sell me your DTM fog grilles [az]

Im thinking I’ll definitely throw the rings back on there, but it’s cold af and rainy so who knows when I’ll get around to it lol

[impulse]

Never gonna sell the fog grilles


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[Okedokey]

I vote you get them and sell me your DTM fog grilles [az]

Im thinking I’ll definitely throw the rings back on there, but it’s cold af and rainy so who knows when I’ll get around to it lol

You car is spectacular however is it just me or have you applied significant filters on your photos. Can we see raw shots. Jeez bro.”, we lowly peasants can only dream ;)

[Ashtonts]

You car is spectacular however is it just me or have you applied significant filters on your photos. Can we see raw shots. Jeez bro.”, we lowly peasants can only dream ;)

Thanks man! I haven’t put any filters on my photos. They’re all pretty much stock iPhone shots; some are very lightly modified using the stock iPhone photos app. Nothing crazy going on

[Ashtonts]

Got my eBay DTM splitter in finally. Haven’t installed the bumper yet due to the frigid temperatures here and my lack of a garage. Trying to work with a buddy to get it installed when I get back from vacation in mid Jan. In the meantime, here are some pics with both spoilers mocked up:

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I will definitely need to trim the STI lip a little to get it to fit how I want it to. It’s a little too wide but if I don’t like it, I’ll just rip it off. Thinking it may look okay if I get some side skirts and maybe rear canards to match and carry the look all the way back. Or maybe I can make some relief cuts and flex it enough to sit closer to the edge of the bumper. I also need to drill the DTM splitter as apparently the replica ones don’t come pre-drilled. No big deal, but it is a minor annoyance I wasn’t anticipating.


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[tloft4]

Also vote for rings. If you want good pictures get a Droid!

[aluthman]

I'll be honest, I don't see the STI lip lasting. Your car is lower than mine and I know I would probably rip that thing off pulling into my driveway.

[Ashtonts]

I'll be honest, I don't see the STI lip lasting. Your car is lower than mine and I know I would probably rip that thing off pulling into my driveway.

I’ve definitely considered this possibility but if I lose it, I’ve spent $30 on worse things lol. I will have to be a bit more careful driving than I have been as of late, though.

[mdot1203]

I’ve been holding off on my STI lip and skirt install. I work in DC now so I’ve learned most of the streets to avoid on the way to and from work but it’s too cold to install anything. Plan to install my setup in the spring finally. Your car has come along nicely [emoji1419]



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[A4_PimP]

Also vote for rings. If you want good pictures get a Droid!

I was with you until the last part [emoji23]


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[Floridiankicks]

This thing is a beast! I cant wait to get my new fender & then I can start modding her away! Great post been following since Christmas time


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[Floridiankicks]

& also where did you get that grill?


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[B6_A4_Kid]

Dude mad props, this things gorgeous!


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[Ashtonts]

Thanks for all the love guys!

BIG weekend for the A4. I got my DTM front on finally. I will pull it off and black out the crash bar and mod it to retain my fog lights later. It took a lot more time and effort to shave the bumper down than I though so I ran out of time last night to do all the extras. It still looks phenomenal though.

I also installed Airlift Performance V2 with Koni Yellow rear struts. I’ve been saving up for this for awhile, but I didn’t post about this sooner because I wasn’t didn’t want to mention it and have the deal fall through or anything like that. I needed to redo my control arms and if I factor in the savings on labor from doing it myself concurrently withe the bags install, coupled with what I can sell that I pulled off my car yesterday, it’s like I’m paying almost nothing out of pocket.

The ride is so much smoother than my coilovers and now I obviously don’t have to worry about speed bumps, steep inclines, etc. It was a solid investment for sure.
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If anyone needs an S-line bumper, RS4 grille, ST coilovers, or 034 adjustable control arms, hit me up. These will all be posted for sale shortly.


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[QuattriumMT6]

Holy. Shit. Batman!!! That thing is clean AF!

[klrider44]

Having a brilliant red B7 I have a hard time looking at this thread lol. Car looks fantastic


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[TagEldinAhmed]

Thanks for all the love guys!

BIG weekend for the A4. I got my DTM front on finally. I will pull it off and black out the crash bar and mod it to retain my fog lights later. It took a lot more time and effort to shave the bumper down than I though so I ran out of time last night to do all the extras. It still looks phenomenal though.

I also installed Airlift Performance V2 with Koni Yellow rear struts. I’ve been saving up for this for awhile, but I didn’t post about this sooner because I wasn’t didn’t want to mention it and have the deal fall through or anything like that. I needed to redo my control arms and if I factor in the savings on labor from doing it myself concurrently withe the bags install, coupled with what I can sell that I pulled off my car yesterday, it’s like I’m paying almost nothing out of pocket.

The ride is so much smoother than my coilovers and now I obviously don’t have to worry about speed bumps, steep inclines, etc. It was a solid investment for sure.
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If anyone needs an S-line bumper, RS4 grille, ST coilovers, or 034 adjustable control arms, hit me up. These will all be posted for sale shortly.


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Congratulations! Gonna PM you right now about one of the parts [emoji106]

[Ashtonts]

Thanks guys!

And @klrider44, your motor is much better than mine haha. Makes me a bit jealous too sometimes!

[B6_A4_Kid]

Just got even better. [emoji7]


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[AudiKilla]

I geuss it's just me, I like the sline front better but that looks good too [cool]

[Ashtonts]

I geuss it's just me, I like the sline front better but that looks good too [cool]

Yeah there are a few people who think that! Personally, I love the DTM front end. It's more aggressive and slightly more modern looking. Plus it complements all the other DTM pieces I have; now I have the full kit.

The S-line front end looks great too, though, so I will miss it. A little. [:p]

[Ashtonts]

Threw together a little pic highlighting the progress my car has made since I first got it. Pretty cool to see it in each of its stages. Will update it when I get summer wheels on!

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[Solarsuplex]

Looks great bro!

[Crazjtk]

Dude, loving this whole build. Lots of inspiration.

[Ashtonts]

Thanks for the kind words guys!

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I’m seriously in love with the new look. Although the crash bar is bugging the PISS out of me. I’ll have to pull the bumper sooner than later


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[impulse]

I just plasti dipped mine black


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[Solarsuplex]

Was bout to say - this is a time where plastidip is actually beneficial. Paint will get locks of chips and little dings in it. Plastidip will be a bit more resistant. Or vinyl. Or cut a section out of it and put in a light bar...

[impulse]

Was bout to say - this is a time where plastidip is actually beneficial. Paint will get locks of chips and little dings in it. Plastidip will be a bit more resistant. Or vinyl. Or cut a section out of it and put in a light bar...

The dip definitely is durable since it’s rubbery. Doesn’t matter as much behind the grille but it’s probably still a better choice than actual paint


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[QuattriumMT6]

Was bout to say - this is a time where plastidip is actually beneficial. Paint will get locks of chips and little dings in it. Plastidip will be a bit more resistant. Or vinyl. Or cut a section out of it and put in a light bar...

Funny you mentioned the light bar! I seriously thought about doing the same thing! Measured 20-22” in length. But back on topic black plastidip works wonders to cover that portion up since it’s more resilient to rock chips and road debris.

[Ashtonts]

Honestly the light bar is not a bad idea at all. I’ll have to file that away as distant future plans for the car as that would be pretty cool. I will either plastidip the bar or I bought a sheet of HDPE that I was planning on adhering over the crash bar to give it a bit cleaner of a look. Not sure if it’s worth the extra work though so I may just scrap this plan

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

I'm a sucker for light bars, I have a PIAA RF yellow beam sitting on my work bench waiting for me to figure out how to put it on my daily. I think it should help cut the winter weather very nicely.

And the car is looking great!

-James

[DownhillA4]

I agree on just Plasti-dip on the crash bar to get rid of it peeking through the grille.

Also in agreement with a light bar. I run a 22" LED light bar recessed behind my lower front grille on my Subaru DD and it works absolute wonders at night/winter driving without directly blinding oncoming traffic. Worth every penny.

[Ashtonts]

Quattro season.

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[Ashtonts]

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Threw the black mirrors back on today. I feel like the darker color makes more sense with the theme I’m running. This will hold doubly true if the summer wheels I get are bronze/gunmetal.


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[eurojunkjon]

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Threw the black mirrors back on today. I feel like the darker color makes more sense with the theme I’m running. This will hold doubly true if the summer wheels I get are bronze/gunmetal.


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Hell yeah that looks a lot better. Subtle change with a big impact

[Samsonite]

I vote for red side mirrors...and a black rear-view mirror ;)

[Ashtonts]

I vote for red side mirrors...and a black rear-view mirror ;)

I don’t have the red mirrors anymore, so that’s not going to happen lol. Plus I’m digging the black, at least for now.

I do need the black headliner kit soon. That’s definitely coming up in my queue of mods provided I can find a decent priced one locally.

[QuattriumMT6]

Take off the rear view mirror and Dip it gloss black for now!

[Ashtonts]

Well guys, just found a deal I couldn’t refuse. Ended up scooping up a set of Rial Daytona in 18x9 f 18x9.5 r
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Faces are polished which I’m not a fan of, so I may be getting the faces powdercoated. I’m leaning either gold or gunmetal. Opinions?

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[i3oricua]

Well guys, just found a deal I couldn’t refuse. Ended up scooping up a set of Rial Daytona in 18x9 f 18x9.5 r
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Faces are polished which I’m not a fan of, so I may be getting the faces powdercoated. I’m leaning either gold or gunmetal. Opinions?

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Congrats and gold.


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[bwdysart]

Those rims are sweet. 53362 but I’m not sure how I feel about gold. I think if it was my black car I’d do gold, but with the red already being kinda flashy the gold might make it busy. But I could also see myself ending up liking it. I’d call gunmetal a safe bet and gold would be more fun


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[kt883]

Haha dude if you're Ballin' on a budget I must be Ballin' in poverty! Sweet car I love what you're doing with it and from a Brilliant Red owner thanks for some ideas. I never thought of putting Lamin-X on the LED tails.



I agree I think the LED's look a little cheesy but with the lamin-X they don't look so bad, little bit more OEM looking. I read the DIY on swapping out your OEM lens but its too much work, most of it guesswork fitting

[Ashtonts]

Thanks for the input guys. I definitely love both color schemes, but I'm leaning gunmetal faces for now.

I may just leave them polished/see if I can lightly sand the faces or similar to make the faces just a matte silver look and do powder work next season (to save $$$). I'll have to test fit them first before I make any final decisions.

[Samsonite]

Might as well run them as is for a season and then switch em up next season. Right now youre getting new wheels and then next season it will be like new wheels again. As for face color, I dont think you can go wrong any way you go. Im usually an oem+ advocate and would say gunmetal, but it depends what look youre going for and how much attention you want, gold and bronze will look good on red.

[Solarsuplex]

Personally gold would work well on just the hardware if you want to incorporate it but shouldnt be the face of the wheel. Especially a gold powdercoat - just looks cheap. Grey could look nice but I really love an all polished set of wheels. Even just adding a brush on the face would add some contrast. Examples which im sure you are familiar with below.
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[Ashtonts]

I do love the idea of gold hardware with a gunmetal face. However, the seller sent me pics last night of the wheels after he repolished them for me, and the all-polished look is growing on me, not gonna lie.

I’ll definitely have to see them in person and test fit before I make any determinations.

[Solarsuplex]

Now that they are perfectly clean - I know youll be in a rush to put them on but order some sealant to put on them BEFORE they get dirty and you have to hand clean them again.

I used chemical guys and it made washing a breeze. you just spray the dirt off.

[Ashtonts]

Now that they are perfectly clean - I know youll be in a rush to put them on but order some sealant to put on them BEFORE they get dirty and you have to hand clean them again.

I used chemical guys and it made washing a breeze. you just spray the dirt off.

Like the same type of sealant you put on the paint after a detail?

[Solarsuplex]

Like the same type of sealant you put on the paint after a detail?

NOOOOOO

Wheel sealant

https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-WAC_303-8-Ounce-Sealant/dp/B001THV9D0/ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1519414705&sr=1-4&keywords=chemical+guys+wheel+sealant&tag=pda0ea-20

or

https://www.carboncollectiveusa.com/products/platinum-wheels-coating-v2

Hit up chris if you want the latter posting as i think he is a dealer.

[Ashtonts]

NOOOOOO

Wheel sealant

https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-WAC_303-8-Ounce-Sealant/dp/B001THV9D0/ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1519414705&sr=1-4&keywords=chemical+guys+wheel+sealant&tag=pda0ea-20

or

https://www.carboncollectiveusa.com/products/platinum-wheels-coating-v2

Hit up chris if you want the latter posting as i think he is a dealer.

Ohhh gotcha haha. Sorry man, still a noob to nice wheels! I’ll def scoop some of this up before I put the wheels on the car.

How long does this stuff last?


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[Solarsuplex]

Ohhh gotcha haha. Sorry man, still a noob to nice wheels! I’ll def scoop some of this up before I put the wheels on the car.

How long does this stuff last?


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All product dependent. It should say on there but i would expect to redo it every 6ish months.

[funkypterodacty]

NOOOOOO

Wheel sealant

https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-WAC_303-8-Ounce-Sealant/dp/B001THV9D0/ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1519414705&sr=1-4&keywords=chemical+guys+wheel+sealant&tag=pda0ea-20

or

https://www.carboncollectiveusa.com/products/platinum-wheels-coating-v2

Hit up chris if you want the latter posting as i think he is a dealer.

Will any of these or products similar work for a matte finished wheel or will they make they shiny and have a waxed appearance ? I'm looking for a ceramic wheel product that works for matte wheels.

[Solarsuplex]

Will any of these or products similar work for a matte finished wheel or will they make they shiny and have a waxed appearance ?

My anodized brushed faces looked identical after treatment.

There can be a slight ‘haze’ on polished parts but it’s nothing short of worth it.

Your polished parts only look good when clean and cleaning them sucks. This will make you keep them clean longer and more often.


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[Ashtonts]

Blacked out the crash bar and installed the STi splitter. Really stoked about how much better the car looks now.

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[Kingzilla17]

Awesome you got it to work. That sti lip looks good.


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[funkypterodacty]

Not sure I like the double lip look, just too much going on IMO.

[Ashtonts]

Not sure I like the double lip look, just too much going on IMO.

Fair. I'm into it though. I'll have to see if I can grab some better pics and get them on here though. It looks much better in real life imo than it does in either of these pics.

[Ashtonts]

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[Solarsuplex]

Some relaks would go really well with the shape and color of that lip.

[funkypterodacty]

Don't think he can run relaks with DTM skirts?

[Solarsuplex]

Don't think he can run relaks with DTM skirts?

Require slight cutting and some bondo/ fiberglass work. Definitely not an out of the box fit.

[Ashtonts]

Require slight cutting and some bondo/ fiberglass work. Definitely not an out of the box fit.

I know man, I want to run them so bad. Unfortunately I have neither the patience nor fastidiousness required to chop mine up like that.

I may look into getting some skirts custom fabd or if I can find a decent deal on relaks, see if I can get a body shop to modify them for me.

I really wish a company made some that fit.

[Ashtonts]

Just paid the car off today.

[tloft4]

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[Ashtonts]

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Haha!

It’s such a good feeling. My payments weren’t high but I had been double paying, so this will save me a decent bit of money every month. Sadly this ate up most of my savings so it’s safe to say I won’t have any progress on the car for a good bit of time (save for installing my new wheels when they finally come in!)

[tloft4]

oh yeah its always best to pay it off asap. any extra you pay is interest payments you dont have to. but you said you work at a bank so im sure you're aware haha

you like tinkering but its looking nice! a little time off wont hurt anything

[Ashtonts]

oh yeah its always best to pay it off asap. any extra you pay is interest payments you dont have to. but you said you work at a bank so im sure you're aware haha

you like tinkering but its looking nice! a little time off wont hurt anything

Yep I work with loans pretty much all day! Speaking of, I also accepted a promotion at work today. Not sure when I’m going to start as my company will have to train my replacement first, but I’m super stoked about that. No more working directly with customers and I get better hours and my own office! This has been a good week for sure.

I appreciate it man! It’s definitely looking sweet. Honestly, I don’t feel like there is much major left to do to the car that I have planned. Most of what I wanted to do is already done, so I’ll pretty much just be fine-tuning the little details that I’m not 100% happy with. Until I decide to do something crazy like a motor swap or widebody, but I’ll save that kind of expenditure until I get my engineering degree lol.

[Noel Artiles]

Yep I work with loans pretty much all day! Speaking of, I also accepted a promotion at work today. Not sure when I’m going to start as my company will have to train my replacement first, but I’m super stoked about that. No more working directly with customers and I get better hours and my own office! This has been a good week for sure.

I appreciate it man! It’s definitely looking sweet. Honestly, I don’t feel like there is much major left to do to the car that I have planned. Most of what I wanted to do is already done, so I’ll pretty much just be fine-tuning the little details that I’m not 100% happy with. Until I decide to do something crazy like a motor swap or widebody, but I’ll save that kind of expenditure until I get my engineering degree lol.

Lip looks good bud. I did a tutorial on how to mod the Relak skirts on DTM. They really do finish the look off.
https://i.imgur.com/gPOjKUc.jpg
You basically have to change the curvature on both ends. The pics are dead but I share them with you if you want.
Might also get rid of the DTM sides all together since I'm going with RS4 sides for my wide body conversion.

[Ashtonts]

Lip looks good bud. I did a tutorial on how to mod the Relak skirts on DTM. They really do finish the look off.
https://i.imgur.com/gPOjKUc.jpg
You basically have to change the curvature on both ends. The pics are dead but I share them with you if you want.
Might also get rid of the DTM sides all together since I'm going with RS4 sides for my wide body conversion.

Thanks man. I would definitely appreciate if you shared the pics with me.

Side note, if you’re switching to RS4 skirts, you should sell me the DTM modded relaks you have currently [az]

[tloft4]

congrats on the promotion. what kind of engineering?

[Ashtonts]

congrats on the promotion. what kind of engineering?

I’m currently enrolled in a general engineering program at my local community college, but I’m going to UConn or UF hopefully for Chemical Engineering. I selected Biomedical as my backup major when I applied to both colleges I’m interested in transferring to, so hopefully at least one of the two pans out. I really loved all 3 chem courses I’ve taken, and I’ve been decent in most of the math classes I’ve taken, so ChemE just seems like a natural fit for me.

[tloft4]

nice man, good choices. i started out at penn state in chem eng myself, my mom is a chemist; she was one course away from double majoring chem/eng but since she was going for doctorate it didnt really matter, and my sister did biomed. whenever i go back im not sure between chem/finance/or probably robotics+cs

[dxnnyboi]

Is the RS Grille still something you were selling?

[Ashtonts]

Test fitted the new wheels. Tires are on the way and should be here Monday. Hoping to get these things installed this week. Some pics (not the best, the lighting was not working with me at all):

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Fitment is damn near perfect. May grab a slightly bigger spacer for the front, but I’m really happy overall. Can’t wait to get these on!


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[SykoraA4]

damn son

[klrider44]

Dude that is gorgeous. Did you sell those aluminum mirrors yet lol. Might look good with those wheels


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[Ashtonts]

Thanks guys! I’m super happy with how they came out. Unfortunately I did sell the S4 mirrors. I do think they would look good on here, but I need the money more than I need the mirrors right now, sadly. Time to recoup some of the funds I’ve sunk into this car over the past few months lol.

[Ashtonts]

Got tires put on the wheels today and I must say I’m fairly disappointed. They’re not as stretched as I was hoping and I think they’ll prevent me from running the aggressive fitment I was hoping for. I’ll have to test fit before I’m certain, but I’ll likely be throwing these up for sale and replacing them with 215/40/18 instead of the 225/40/18 I have on them now. If any of you need some tires in this size, let me know [:D]

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[Ashtonts]

Well, after a lot of thinking and some test fitting, I’ve acquiesced to just running the wheels as is this season. They actually look really good installed, and although I don’t quite have the perfect lip-to-fender fitment, I’m 99% of the way there. Plus, these tires will protect the wheels a lot better than thinner ones. Since it’s my DD, I feel that this is a good trade-off between looks and functionality. Overall I’m actually really happy with how it turned out!

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[Mech_Mike412]

Looks really great. I'm not the kind of guy to slam a car, but that's very pretty and clean. Love the blackout of all the chrome too!

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[A4_PimP]

I had to come into the thread to drool over your car 🤤 Your car is one of the few red Audis on here that my car dreams to be lol. I love the progress on the car and congrats on the promotion. The rims are sweet slamming that low is not my preference but those rims set your car off [emoji108]


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[Ashtonts]

I had to come into the thread to drool over your car 🤤 Your car is one of the few red Audis on here that my car dreams to be lol. I love the progress on the car and congrats on the promotion. The rims are sweet slamming that low is not my preference but those rims set your car off [emoji108]


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Thanks man; I really appreciate it!

I wish I had more substantial updates to share with you guys. Saving pretty much all my money now so I can afford to work a little less while I finish up with school. I'm transferring to UConn and going hard to finish my degree in 2 more years, hopefully.

[A4_PimP]

Thanks man; I really appreciate it!

I wish I had more substantial updates to share with you guys. Saving pretty much all my money now so I can afford to work a little less while I finish up with school. I'm transferring to UConn and going hard to finish my degree in 2 more years, hopefully.

Hey enjoy the mods you do and the car. My previous car it took me almost 10 years to get all my planned mods done. There’s no rush. I know what you mean I wish i had lots of mods to update too but that’s how life rolls. You got everything i prioritized right GL on getting it all done.


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[Ashtonts]

Some nice shots my buddy took for me. He’s new to photography but I’m really impressed with how these came out. Much better than my typical iPhone shots.

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[A4_PimP]

you’re seriously making me reconsider the blacked out rings in my front grill lol


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[C-Lo]

Dude your car looks awesome. Makes me wish I picked up a Misano Red Avant instead.


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[Ashtonts]

you’re seriously making me reconsider the blacked out rings in my front grill lol


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I like the touch of contrast the silver rings bring. Black ones don’t look bad, but it blends together a bit too much imo. That’s why I chose to stick with silver.

Dude your car looks awesome. Makes me wish I picked up a Misano Red Avant instead.


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Thanks! I love your car too man! Can’t go wrong with a white B7 at all imo, although I wouldn’t complain about a red avant either [:p]

[A4_PimP]

I like the touch of contrast the silver rings bring. Black ones don’t look bad, but it blends together a bit too much imo. That’s why I chose to stick with silver...

Yeah but I don’t think I could pull it off on my car. I keep wondering but with the way your front looks it fits perfectly. The grills are all black mesh, no license plate it all goes together. While on my car everything chrome has been blacked out and with the rear having Matte black rings I feel like the chrome rings up front wouldn’t match the rest of the car. I might photoshop it and see what I think. I’ve got a set of rings a friend of mine gave me I’ll stick it at the front grill take a picture and then PShop it.



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[Ashtonts]

Sad day guys :(

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[funkypterodacty]

Damn.. doesn't seem too bad though, any quarter panel damage ?

[Ashtonts]

Damn.. doesn't seem too bad though, any quarter panel damage ?

No, plus the bumper is still lined up where it meets the quarter panel. I’m thinking new bumper/trunk/tails and I’ll be set. I just hope his insurance doesn’t hassle me about the DTM rear or aftermarket tails.

[aluthman]

Oh shit... tell them you want to keep the old trunk lid. I'll give ya $20 for it ;-).

[Ashtonts]

Oh shit... tell them you want to keep the old trunk lid. I'll give ya $20 for it ;-).

The trunk lid is fucked haha. If you think you can get the dent out I’ll let you have it though

[aluthman]

I don't know if I can, but I'd like to try. Worst case, it's junk and I toss it.

[Solarsuplex]

Agh sorry man. That sucks.

Doesn’t look incredibly bad though. Good excuse to go molded rs4 trunk. [emoji16]


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[Ashtonts]

I don't know if I can, but I'd like to try. Worst case, it's junk and I toss it.

Sounds good man! I’ll tell em to give it back to me, and I also still have that DTM spoiler that needs to be refinished. I’ll text you when I get the car into the shop.


Agh sorry man. That sucks.

Doesn’t look incredibly bad though. Good excuse to go molded rs4 trunk. [emoji16]


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Haha I wish! Budget is pretty tight right now with the new school next semester. I’ll just be happy if they don’t hassle me about my aftermarket parts.

It definitely sucks but I’m thankful it wasn’t worse and no one was hurt!

[aluthman]

Sounds good man! I’ll tell em to give it back to me, and I also still have that DTM spoiler that needs to be refinished. I’ll text you when I get the car into the shop.




Sounds like a plan. I can just get both at the same time.

[aluthman]

I'd even save the rear bumper. I'd be willing to bet someone could repair that. DTM bumpers are always in high demand.

[Ashtonts]

I'd even save the rear bumper. I'd be willing to bet someone could repair that. DTM bumpers are always in high demand.

You think so? Looking at it again, I think you might be right. someone with a plastic welder could possibly fix it up. I’ll keep it if they let me and throw it up for sale on here.

If anyone wants it PM me. I won’t be asking a lot for it.

[A4_PimP]

Sad day guys :(

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wow that’s painful to see but like you said it’s not too bad and no one got hurt. The fact you can still go on with the car is way better than if it was a write off. I’m dying to see it back together again.


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[Ashtonts]

Sorry for the lack of updates, everyone. Had a few personal things come up and actually ended up moving down to FL this semester for school. The body shop that handled my car after the accident wasn’t able to get a DTM bumper shipped before I had to head down for school, so I’m rocking one with a hole in it for now. They did replace the taillights and trunk though (unfortunately with a non s-line lid which they will be replacing for me at some point).

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Much better now, although far from perfect.

I also nailed a giant hole on my dads property and scraped off the lip setup I had. Fortunately, I just need to re-mount it, but haven’t found the time. She’s dirty as hell and has seen better days, but still doesn’t look too bad [emoji6]

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The plan is to head back up to CT after this semester is done. Should have some more updates in December, but unfortunately my modding budget has essentially dried up until I can get settled back in CT. Updates may be pretty sparse for a little while. Hoping to get the front lip back on and possibly a quick detail pretty soon though!


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[A4_PimP]

Sorry for the lack of updates, everyone. Had a few personal things come up and actually ended up moving down to FL this semester for school. The body shop that handled my car after the accident wasn’t able to get a DTM bumper shipped before I had to head down for school, so I’m rocking one with a hole in it for now. They did replace the taillights and trunk though (unfortunately with a non s-line lid which they will be replacing for me at some point).

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Much better now, although far from perfect.

I also nailed a giant hole on my dads property and scraped off the lip setup I had. Fortunately, I just need to re-mount it, but haven’t found the time. She’s dirty as hell and has seen better days, but still doesn’t look too bad [emoji6]

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The plan is to head back up to CT after this semester is done. Should have some more updates in December, but unfortunately my modding budget has essentially dried up until I can get settled back in CT. Updates may be pretty sparse for a little while. Hoping to get the front lip back on and possibly a quick detail pretty soon though!


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Even with a hole in your bumper your car is still looking better than mine ;)

[Ashtonts]

Even with a hole in your bumper your car is still looking better than mine ;)

I appreciate the kind words man! Talk about discouraging though. The car was finally sitting where I was happy with it and now all this! She just can’t catch a break, but I can’t complain too much because it’s still a reliable daily and still doesn’t look too bad haha

[AudiKilla]

What tail lights are those?

[Solarsuplex]

It still looks great man.

Don’t sweat the small stuff. Let it get you through school and meet as many people as you can!

Enjoy the times and don’t stress about the car.


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[tloft4]

What tail lights are those?

same as yours i believe [;)]

[Ashtonts]

I’m trying my best not to stress about the car. It just sucks because of how much time and money I’ve put into it, but it’ll be back in good shape pretty soon, so no big deal! Definitely enjoying the semester and getting out there and meeting people. This school is HUGE compared to what I’m used to and there are a lot of opportunities here.

Taillights are the ECS smoked JOM taillights. I absolutely love how they look, even better than the ones I had before I got hit.

[S2Sedan]

Probably been mensioned before but: Wich trunk lip do you have? Your car looks sooo nice, DTM bumpers is very high on my to do list [emoji16]

[Ashtonts]

Probably been mensioned before but: Wich trunk lip do you have? Your car looks sooo nice, DTM bumpers is very high on my to do list [emoji16]

Thanks! Trunk lip is the ECSTuning duckbill (https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/b7-a4-s-line-s4-carbon-fiber-trunk-spoiler/013869ecs01a/)

[S2Sedan]

Thanks! Trunk lip is the ECSTuning duckbill (https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/b7-a4-s-line-s4-carbon-fiber-trunk-spoiler/013869ecs01a/)Thanks! Probably coming on my car to next summer [emoji3]

Just sold my 19" Rial Daytona Race wheels. Kinda regret [emoji28][emoji12]

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[Ashtonts]

Thanks! Probably coming on my car to next summer [emoji3]

Just sold my 19" Rial Daytona Race wheels. Kinda regret [emoji28][emoji12]


Wow. That car is super clean. Ocean Blue paint? Looks super good on the Rial's.

Speaking of, I'm thinking about getting my Rial center's powedercoated for next season. I'm thinking bronze but I'm not sure yet.

[S2Sedan]

Wow. That car is super clean. Ocean Blue paint? Looks super good on the Rial's.

Speaking of, I'm thinking about getting my Rial center's powedercoated for next season. I'm thinking bronze but I'm not sure yet.Thanks! Ocean Blue yes :)

I was trying a set 18x9,5 with gold senter a few months ago, but the seller was asking too much $$ for them. So im going for a different style next year with BMW style 132 19x10 :)

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[Ashtonts]

Finally got some more updates for y'all. After almost a year of my car being damaged, I just got the car back today with no more bumper hole and the correct trunk lid installed. What a fucking hassle dealing with insurance and the body shop screwing up and not wanting to own up to their mistakes [headbang] I'm just glad that's done lol.


I also ditched the Rials and threw on some Alzors (I know, I know) I got while they were on sale [up]. I also bought some black front rings on a whim and love how mean they look, despite my initial hesitation to run them.

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I just bought some S4 rear brakes and a new rear control arm. The stupid camber bolt on my driver side is just fused to the metal insert in the control arm bushing, so I'm going to have to cut the damn thing out.

I still need to fix up a few more things to get her back to tip-top shape, but I just recently accepted a new position paying me double what I have been making, so expect to see a few more updates over the summer! I'm hoping to get some fogs fitted to the DTM bumper and I'm thinking there may be a meth kit and a much more aggressive tune in the near future for me as well [;)]

[Ashtonts]

Last complete pic of her, followed by the last pic I took before she was hauled away [=(]

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Sad to see, and it’s the end of an era. Can’t say I’m unhappy with the new B8.5 S4, though. What a fantastic upgrade.

[aluthman]

Sweet John Deere, bet it’s fast...

[A4_PimP]

I know I've been away from the forums for a bit but what the hell happened? Your car was looking so sick.

[Ashtonts]

I know I've been away from the forums for a bit but what the hell happened? Your car was looking so sick.
Thanks for the kind words man!

I found a deal on a B8.5 S4 that I couldn’t refuse. I tried selling the car whole, but couldn’t get any serious interest. Glad I decided to part out since I’ve made well over my asking price and still have a decent bit of stuff to sell.

Super sad to see her like this, though.

[A4_PimP]

Thanks for the kind words man!

I found a deal on a B8.5 S4 that I couldn’t refuse. I tried selling the car whole, but couldn’t get any serious interest. Glad I decided to part out since I’ve made well over my asking price and still have a decent bit of stuff to sell.

Super sad to see her like this, though.

I'm glad you got an S4 I've been looking at a couple at different times as well. It's too bad you live so far I'd love some parts since you're the same color lol. Message me if you still have the shark fin it's small enough it shouldn't be too bad to ship.

[Ashtonts]

I'm glad you got an S4 I've been looking at a couple at different times as well. It's too bad you live so far I'd love some parts since you're the same color lol. Message me if you still have the shark fin it's small enough it shouldn't be too bad to ship.

I didn't pull that prior to junking the car, sorry man!

[A4_PimP]

I didn't pull that prior to junking the car, sorry man!

No probs I thought you still had the car. When you have time shoot me a list of whatever you still have. Since the car was already the same color as mine body parts are a lot easier to install.

[19birel]

Wow you really weren't kidding when you said you were ballin, the car looked great! Can't wait to see what you do with the B8.5 looking out for a thread haha

[Ashtonts]

No probs I thought you still had the car. When you have time shoot me a list of whatever you still have. Since the car was already the same color as mine body parts are a lot easier to install.
Part out thread is here (https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/859879-2005-5-B7-A4-Bagged-K04-DTM-Lots-of-Goodies). Only red part I still have is the S-line trunk lid.


Wow you really weren't kidding when you said you were ballin, the car looked great! Can't wait to see what you do with the B8.5 looking out for a thread haha

Thanks man! She was well-loved but it was time to move on. Already have some plans for the S4. In fact, she’s at the body shop today getting rock chips repaired and a new bumper painted, and I already have an airlift setup that I need to find time to install. I’ll start a thread in the B8.5 section one of these days!

[A4_PimP]

Part out thread is here (https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/859879-2005-5-B7-A4-Bagged-K04-DTM-Lots-of-Goodies). Only red part I still have is the S-line trunk lid.



Thanks man! She was well-loved but it was time to move on. Already have some plans for the S4. In fact, she’s at the body shop today getting rock chips repaired and a new bumper painted, and I already have an airlift setup that I need to find time to install. I’ll start a thread in the B8.5 section one of these days!

Thanks I'll look through it.