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New to the forum, have been gathering a lot of great information for my build. Like I said, this is my first Audi, I have had it a week and after three days I started ordering parts.. I got the bug!!
Day I brought it home.
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For installation, this guide helped a lot. http://www.f1computers.force9.co.uk/...%20in%20A4.pdf
1. Getting the deck out is extremely easy. Use the four keys that came with your new kit, insert them all into the correct locations and pull. The deck should release freely. Disconnect the factory harness and set to the side.
2. Next i removed the glove box, there were 10 8mm screws then you can just pull down and out. Make sure you disconnect the MAIN wiring harness at the back, then set on a blanket or piece of cardboard to keep from getting scratched/damaged.
3. I removed the driver side panel as well, There are 3 screws on this one, one inside the panel fuse box and two on the bottom of the panel. You must disconnect the VAG and the light on this one. Then you can pull out and set to the side. I ran the GPS wire under the dash and to the middle of the dash just below the windshield for a better reception. You can really put it anywhere you would like. If you plan on doing this on the passenger side it's really not needed to remove this. But I am going to have all sorts of wires for my ipod, rca's for an amp and backup camera cables on that side as well.
4. Be sure you have the right harness, mine came with two diff. ones, guessing one was for an older model. Set aside as it is not needed. Everything is plug and play from there. The radio ant wires were a bit tricky though. You must remove the factory connections from the plastic clip, on each side there are pink plastic connectors that slide out. Remove these and then un-clip the metal receptors. Plug in the new one's from the harness and wrap with electrical tape, for one to hold them in place and two so they can be safe from touching a power wire and burning something up or worse.
5. With the glove box removed, it is much easier to re-install the Navigation deck. You can help guide the wires out of the way so that the deck can "click" back in securely. I pulled my aux wires at this time to the side and zip tied them so it will be easy to access when needed, ex. when I go to install the amp and backup cam I am still waiting for. Of course power up everything to make sure it is installed correctly.
6. Install the panels in reverse order and your good to go!
Navigation Installed, took about 30 minutes.
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Present from the UPS guy!
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Should have this in about a week, taking out one of the factory "fake" buttons on the dash and installing my own home link. More to come on this later.
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Well I installed my ST Coil Overs last night, pretty straight forward install and these things are great! The front left collar nut did get cross threaded and I am currently only sitting on about 5 threads, but I am sure that Glen over at AMI will get this taken care of from me. Despite the front left being quite a bit lower than the other sides, these things ride very well. No bouncy suspension feel, I do feel all the big bumps in the road but with a lowered car it just comes with the territory.
Slammed all the way down..
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Front Slammed.. I couldn't even turn my tires!
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New rims and tires, 19x8.5 ET 32 wrapped in 235/35ZR19XL Hankook Ventus V12 evo's.
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moorrreee!!!
The potato peelers look really good on the B7. Nice progress [up]
New Grille, got it off ECS Tuning for 70 bucks on clearance! And of course the Euro plate... It will be about a week before its installed. Quite busy at the moment.
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go a little lower on those new wheels....
Naw, I set it more even but I am going to keep the hight where it's at. I would have to set a negative camber to avoid rubbing if I went any lower.Quote:
Originally Posted by vdubjetta02
Updates...
Backup Camera Installed!
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And I hooked up my "Homelink". Sorry, no other pictures other than the button. Just tapped the LED light and ground to the ESP button and then soldered the Mini Garage door remote I bought, then wrapped in electrical tape and zip tied underneath the stereo.
Button and Garage remote before installed.
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Drilled for the wires to be soldered.
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And a Couple clean shots! [cool]
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Mock wired these up.. What do you guys think? Ditch the fogs and keep these? Both would be overkill....
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I had the APR stage 1 tune done today at Good Speed Performance, it drives like a completely new car now!
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Also I did finally install the grill a week ago along with the LED's I got from Oznium.
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These are really hard to photograph...
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And Giving it a nice detailed wash for being so good to me!
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I absolutely hated the silver trim that came with my car, so I got a couple of cans of the Phantom Black Spray from Audi.
Sanded everything with 220 fine grit sand paper, primed and put a couple coats down. When that was dry I put the clear coat that comes with the paint down for a semi-gloss finish. I love the way it turned out.. Sanding off all the fish scales was a pain but well worth it. I will have it installed tomorrow with a couple of more shots. Enjoy.
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nice
No love?
car looks great real clean
but not feeling the grill without the rings
New Piston Style DV installed -
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And the Test Pipe Installed! Was a true PITA to put in....
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Magna Flow Down pipe back system, I think it sounds great with the Test Pipe!
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Sound clip!
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Damn dude, that does sound good.. I like the progress so far!
WOW! I am so jealous of your modding speed. Good Job!!!!!
Love everything but the black interior trim. I thought the silver trim complimented the beige interior much better.
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Originally Posted by A42007
Thanks guys, it's hard to stop once you get going...
I really wasn't a fan of the silver, whenever the sun would hit it. It would blind the hell outta me, which was happening all the time. Really wanted to do woodgrain but spending 300 bucks + wasn't too appealing for a whole new kit. Much happier with the new phantom black interior now.
Just had GoodSpeed Performance update me to my APR Stage II flash. After driving it for a bit you can def tell that it optimizes everything much better. Anyone who doesn't have a flash is missing out on the power your car can make!
ditch the dope emblem, otherwise very clean
Take advantage of the APR 100 OCT File? I think so!
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This.... So far so good, nice upgrades.Quote:
Originally Posted by A 4 Awesome
Thanks mayn, first Audi is for getting a feel of what I like. Next after this one will be an S4 with TONS o' Power!!Quote:
Originally Posted by NERO Quattro
Just can't justify $6,000 for a big turbo setup on the 2.0 with an Auto Trans. Might as well sell the car and get an S4 and start from there.
[wrench] Good work
dude you live in az and ive never seen you around! i go to goodspeed every now and then they do awesome work... you need to start coming out to the meets, we just posted a new thread for arizona and the new spots and times.
Ha, I work right by their shop so it's pretty convinant to run over when I need something. However I do all the work myself, I enjoy working on my car.Quote:
Originally Posted by NIKS07B7
Would love to come out and meet the guys some time, I will check it out for sure!
Thanks Sir, That's always nice too hear!Quote:
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Did a little work today...
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Matte Black stock grill back on... Just need a new filler plate!
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Car is still hella dirty from the week.. Wanna let the Plasti Dip cure before washing her down too.
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Also, Matte black interior trim.. Kinda hard to see.
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Got my Depo headlights in, the quality is OK.. But for $200 bucks for the set I couldn't resist. Will be another week before I have installed pictures, leaving on vacation tomorrow. Here is some pic's though!
BTW the saran wrap is still on the cover, that's why there are horizontal lines.
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I thought about them when i first got my car a few months back. Got a lot of bashing for them without any info or pics from people who have actually had them. Thanks for buying them and reviewing them!!!
Ha thanks man, If no one tried anything new then all of our cars would look the same... I love them so far, most of the people bashing are just jumping on the bandwagon for kicks. Ahhh the internet.Quote:
Originally Posted by mtosofsky
I have only heard of two people with them so far, besides me now. The two of us love them and the other kid said he had nothing but problems.
Great thread. Really enjoyed seeing all the progress through your pics.
Thanks man!Quote:
Originally Posted by Apollo
Updates...
Finally got the Depo HID lights installed.
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Disabled The Halos..
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Awesome thread man. What navigation unit is that? Looking forward to seeing your car around town sometime!