newbie questions =]

[adrnlnlvr]

I just purchased a B6 1.8T Quattro manny. Where can I buy cheap e-codes? I need to change my brakes, would I go to the Audi dealership, buy them online, or any body shop? I want to get Brembo Front drilled sport brake rotors for approximately $202.67. Are those good rotors? Thanks =]

[nitelyfe]

I've heard great things about Hawk Pads- http://www.hawkperformance.com/
I'll be upgrading to them once my current pads are done. They can be bought online.

[pondside36]

If you are doing a stock brake upgrade you should check out Adam's Rotors in the Group buy section... they are oem rotors that he slots/dimples or drills for you cheap... mine were $300 for slotted and dimpled silver zinc for all four corners... I went with Hawk pads after reading many reviews on here and on Tire Rack... E-codes are just expensive unless you find some in the classifieds but they go fast, most of the time they are zenon as well not sure if you have halogens or not... the clear corner mod looks good and it is free..enjoy the new ride

[adrnlnlvr]

Thanks it seems many people are into Hawk pads. And Adams Rotors have amazing reviews. As soon as my car is back from the body shop (check engine light) i'll be starting the fun ! =]

[pyro]

there are now ecode reps on ebay going for 200, but if you want the real deal you gotta pay to play.

[Maverick]

B5 S4 front brakes upgrade

[Gom33]

don't want to thread jack... but i also got a 1.8t quattro... the headlights have a single projector... if i wanted to upgrade to hids, what size bulbs would i need? i am reading ds1 bulbs, h7 bulbs... which one do i need? lol...

[orb]

yea, there's no "cheap" ecodes, just do the clear corner mod. a4mods.com has good writeups on some DIY's. oh, and make friends with someone that owns a vag-com. :D

[adrnlnlvr]

Ya, i wouldn't get replicas of anything. It's just not the real deal. I'll pay to play ;)

Thanks Maverick, i'll look into it. But honestly a lot of people are saying go with hawks.

Btw, how is you're car? I read both posts. My co-worker got broken into last week [hummer H2]. They took off his car cover and broke in somehow bypassing his alarm. He even has On-star that i think he pays for monthly and some other "valued" Hummer car alarm. Hummer says they do their best with the alarm and they cannot do anything else. They stole a desktop that he was selling. ughh.. =/ I suggested the viper and the pain generator so he's really excited about it. Never even knew such things existed hahaa..

[adrnlnlvr]

I know this sounds silly but i'm a newbie..please forgive! =]

what's a clear corner mod?

I'm at work and can't research extensively regarding the vag-com. I vaguely read about it. What is it exactly? Wires for..?

[Gom33]

clear corner mod...

http://www.a4mods.com/index.php?page...earcorner.html

i am a newbie also brother... so i really don't know what vag com is... i do believe you can use it to change settings in your car... like program it so your keyfob can control your windows/sunroof to make the go up/down...

vag com is a program? i think... lol...

[Firefighter637]

clear corner mod...

http://www.a4mods.com/index.php?page...earcorner.html

i am a newbie also brother... so i really don't know what vag com is... i do believe you can use it to change settings in your car... like program it so your keyfob can control your windows/sunroof to make the go up/down...

vag com is a program? i think... lol...

Yes that is what it is.

[adrnlnlvr]

I might even do it myself ..would be a fun project !

P.S. I'm a sista =]

[Gom33]

MY BAD!!!! lol...

[nitelyfe]

I might even do it myself ..would be a fun project !

P.S. I'm a sista =]

Nice... not many things cooler than a female Audi enthusiast.

[adrnlnlvr]

hehee..thanks !

I've always been interested in cars. I played cars with boys when i was little and barbies with girls.. so i have the best of both worlds i guess ? haha ..=]

[adrnlnlvr]

BTW..

Gom33:
nitelyfe:

Noticed you guys live in bay areas. You guys should come to one of the get togethers! July 12, Saturday - Six Flags.

http://www.audiforums.com/m_898047/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm

[nitelyfe]

BTW..

Gom33:
nitelyfe:

Noticed you guys live in bay areas. You guys should come to one of the get togethers! July 12, Saturday - Six Flags.

http://www.audiforums.com/m_898047/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm

Kind of a long drive for six flags . Specially since we have one up here (20 minutes from my house). Even thought I still call it MARINE WORLD

Thanks for the offer though.

[PRY4SNO]

I just purchased a B6 1.8T Quattro manny. Where can I buy cheap e-codes? I need to change my brakes, would I go to the Audi dealership, buy them online, or any body shop? I want to get Brembo Front drilled sport brake rotors for approximately $202.67. Are those good rotors? Thanks =]

Hello, and welcome!

-- e-codes: clicky click clicky click

-- brakes: Those rotors are fine, but read these three threads and tell me you 'need' them... larger OEM or something like a slotted Powerslot would provide better value (unless you're tracking regularly).

clicky click: Scan the pissing match to get the gist of the 'why BBKs are FTL'
clicky click: Easy,effective solution from Diagnosticator (<$100!)
and clicky click: The straight dope on braking for our cars, long but essential.

What Maverick suggested was the OEM brakes from the 2000-2002 S4, which are plug'n'play and volumes better than ours with out breaking the bank. Hawk makes brake pads, and many people like their HPS models for our cars (as opposed to the ceramic ones). Also worth noting/searching are Ferrodo and Mintex pads. You'll basically want to find the best street ones with the highest temp ratings for proper low-speed and high-heat braking performance compromises. DO NOT neglect your brake fluid when re-doing brakes. (In-depth and a lot of reading but... illuminating: clicky click)

Ask around in the local Cali forum and you'll find glowing recommendations for indy tuner shops that will be better equipped to assist you in upgrading your car. We call them 'stealerships' for good reason, plus they're usually averse to modifying the cars.

-- VAG-Com: An OBD-II port (on-board diagnostic v2... a digital tool plug-in) cable with USB interface that goes with software for your laptop to log data, modify options (like DRLs, metric/Imperial, windows, seat belt chime, etc) and so on.

Any more questions, don't hesitate to ask. We were all new once, and are all still learning! That's why we're here!

[jrau13]

to Tactic12

[PRY4SNO]

to Tactic12

Thanks! I've been here a year, and I still consider myself a n00b. Albeit, a well-read n00b.

Just curious... is that Handsome Boy Modeling School in your avatar???

[adrnlnlvr]

wow tactic12 thanks for you're extensive help! I'll be reading the threads that you linked more in detail when i don't have a test to study for-preferably tomorrow.

Thank you again everyone. You're help is deeply appreciated ! =]