Capt. Obvious is June 2008's Featured AZ'er!

[Anthony]

June '08 Featured AZ'er: Capt. Obvious' 2003 A4 sedan
June 1, 2008 - By Audizine Staff



This month we've got a real treat, something completely different. Sure we do our best to bring you a unique and interesting feature article every month, but this month we've got ourselves a guy and his car that are really pushing the envelope - as well as the buttons! We'll explain that last part shortly. Anyway, if you're active in either the B6 A4 Forum or the North West Regional Forum, then you'll no doubt be familiar with this man's work. Love it or hate it, you've got to be impressed with the time and energy put into this car.

A quick look at the Amulet Red 1.8T sedan seen here and it's obvious that Darrick (who somewhat appropriately goes by the username of Capt. Obvious) has done some serious work to this car. The most notable feature is the suspension. You will be hard pressed to find an A4 that sits lower, as the wheels can be tucked deep into the fenders if he so chooses. This is achieved by a fully custom-assembled air suspension setup, one that had to be pieced together with parts from various manufacturers as no direct bolt-on system existed in the states for the A4. Such wild and crazy modifications can be attributed to Darrick's eclectic tastes, especially that of the tuning scene in Europe.

Another notable modification on this car would be the curvy and clean bumpers, which are smoother than the dome of Kojak. Not even the rear exhaust pipes can be seen blemishing the back bumper's shape. The wheels are pretty unique as well, a set of shiny three-piece Lorinser RSK-2 in nineteen inch by nine all around. It's almost like Darrick decided to go chrome just so people didn't miss them from behind those fenders. A peek inside the cabin will reveal more unique bits, such as the rather daunting looking set of controls for the air-ride setup which is just within reach of a handmade Burberry shift boot. As wild and different as this car is, one can't help but be drawn to it. Maybe it's all those cool looking buttons and controls! Anyone see the operating manual? More

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[rxrep]

Awesome! One of those cars that I just can't stop looking at every time I see pics.

[dreaminginboost]

love it!

[20A4Audi1.8t01]

nice congrats!

[TRIRYCHE]

Congratulations and well-deserved! Truly a unique work of art and science.

[Vorsprung]

looks clean! nice job!

[manhertm]

Wow, see how much I never leave the B6 forum, I didn't know AZ had a monthly featured ride.

[akaEsCo01]

Congrats to the Capt., he deserves it

[drmarcj]

It's about time, congrats!

[mxrz]

Congrats

[aaaudiprotein]

Good Choice!!!

[Dolphin18T]

Good vote for a very unique ride!! Nice work Capt. !!!

[eg6siR]

grats captain! that car is so nice... good choice for the feature!

[AudiRob]

Grats to the capt!!!

[Capt. Obvious]

Thanks for compliments everyone, I really appreciate it.

And Anthony, thanks for the great write-up, it's really well written.

[joe.audi]

Thanks for compliments everyone, I really appreciate it.

And Anthony, thanks for the great write-up, it's really well written.

Good for you man looks dope as allways

[Anthony]

Thanks for compliments everyone, I really appreciate it.

And Anthony, thanks for the great write-up, it's really well written.

You're quite welcome. It's not that hard to write a decent article when the subject and accompanying photos are so good.

[03CrysBlueB6]

congrats to a fellow wa!!

[Capt. Obvious]

[old guy]

Congratulations Capt! I still remember the first pic that I saw of your car. It was basically stock with a wicked poke. I remember thinking WTF???? But the more I saw of your threads the more intrigued I became. I must say you have exposed me to numerous different design concepts that I have grown to really appreciate. You are one of the most innovative individuals I have seen posting on these forums.

congrats again on a well earned AZ Featured Article!

[Old No.7]

Congrats Darrick!

[pondside36]

Nice work Capt., your car is sick... the molded stock lowers look amazing, mind if I try that out?

[Audifanatic11]

I have loved watching your car transform to what it is now. Congrats Capt.! You deserve it, bud.

[Grenade]

Congrads Man, aweosme looking car, awesome style..

[FourRings80]

Congrads Capt on a truly amazing car!

[jon102034050]

congrats! I remember when you first joined... I never could have imagined that it would have turned into this!

[jcg05c]

congrats man. Looks sweet.

[vinny.dtw]

nice job my hell roomie.

[CyberPMG]

Well deserved. Congrats!

[Carbon]

congrats capt.

[jrau13]

Congrats!

[sean1.8t]

well deserved indeed!

i gawk at your pics more than anyone elses on here!

keep up the awesome work

[Capt. Obvious]

Thanks again for the compliments everyone. I've been making a few changes to the car lately and it should be going back into the bodyshop for some more work soon, I'll be sure to keep you updated.

[jojoampt]

burberry shift boot = P.I.M.P

congrats man!

[02SILVANT]

Keep it up capt. Its one sic/unique A4, and one day i shall see your A4 considering i only live 3 hours away! lol

[Capt. Obvious]

Come to Waterwerks in August! (Check out the Northwest regional forum for more info).

[02SILVANT]

Oh for sure!

[Chris_tA_4]

you're so helpful to us on AZ with sharing all your knowledge. Rad car Darrick. Congrats!

[Snow White]

Meh, your car is alright.

[Sleepy 1]

Congrats Darrick, your car is truly unique!