stock vs today pictoral

[autoverruckt]

Nabbed a buddy with a decent camera for a quick photoshoot. Couldn't find a good spot so just had to settle as he didn't have alot of time. I guess this is to officially showcase my new rims - oem B7 S4 in 18".

Before (the day I got it - I sure do miss the OEM non-sport suspension)


Today


I am going for the OEM-plus look. I want clean and to stand out from the other A4's on the road, yet not scream "hey look at me." Just enough for true enthusiasts to do a double take.

[Turn10]

Nice detail

[jdubbs119]

looks good, your cars sort of really clean.

[John1.8T]

very sharp!

you inspired me to start a new thread...

[quattrosaint]

very nice, I too love the OEM-Plus look!

[autoverruckt]

^I hate your grill and splitter^

[quattrosaint]

^I hate your grill and splitter^

I did both for less than $200. My fav mod on the entire car is the grill because its unique and best of all I did it myself.

[Sharkfin]

that paint looks so fresh, how you likin the new tire/wheel combo?

[|FYASKO|]

that looks car looks clean as hell. what products did you use?

[rpmfoundation]

very nice, I too love the OEM-Plus look!

Just curious, how do you like your suspension ( H&R + OE shocks ) ? how much lower is it than a sport suspension set up?

[speedydragon]

wow nice! are you running any spacers? imo the best S4 rims are the Avus's found on 2005.5s and the Rs6 rims :P

[muffinman]

good stuff.. never really was a fan of those stock s4 wheels but it looks great with that drop (and on your car)

and damn, how do you keep your black paint so clean?

[muffinman]

very nice, I too love the OEM-Plus look!

whoa, how'd you pull the grill off?

looks awesome

[A4natomical]

i love those s4 wheels.

[Erocko]

You've done a great job. Your drop and wheels look awesome.

[Six Speed Turbo]

Looks nice.

[Vorsprung]

Hey my car looks exactly the same (stock) except not as clean...

[Bllzll]

i see you have eibach springs on... that drop looks really good!

do your koni adjustables mean that it sits lower than bilstein shocks or eibach shocks or any other shock...?

[theone23]

Super Clean!

[autoverruckt]

that paint looks so fresh, how you likin the new tire/wheel combo?

I really dig the tires. The PS2's are the quietest 18's I've ever owned and perform really well. Sidewalls are pretty stiff (XL rating) and can feel it over bumps compared to the all-season 17's. I am not totally in love with the wheels but that's ok since I got the entire combo for a great price.

Someone else asked if I used spacers (see sig). 10mm in the rear only.

To answer the question on my Koni's - only the dampening is adjustable and not the height. I have it set at 40% stiffness for sport and comfort.

Thanks for all the 'clean' comments. I always make sure she looks good. My next mod will be a new grill followed closely by CC mod.

[JMG]

More proof that the B7 is the best looking A4 build so far.

[sevenstarz]

Your B7 looks nice!

But what is your opinion of a true enthusiast? Why would they take a double look? And other mods mean you are screaming for attention? Just curious.

Peace

[quattrosaint]

Just curious, how do you like your suspension ( H&R + OE shocks ) ? how much lower is it than a sport suspension set up?

I am accually very impressed with it. It is perfect for the street and does not seem to be at a disadvantage on the track. I am lazy and if I went with coilovers I would always leave them on the same setting. I also have RS4 sways and the car is aligned to RS4 Specs which helps even more. I would say an inch and a quarter or so. If I remember right it was 25 inches from fender to ground

[quattrosaint]

whoa, how'd you pull the grill off?

looks awesome

Thanks, Really easy, measure several times cut once. Once it is off the car and the grills are next to eachother its self explanitory. If this catches on, We can call it the Jason Mod

[whitevdub]

the car looks nice and clean...good job so far

[autoverruckt]

...and damn, how do you keep your black paint so clean?

I have attended a couple detail clinics, and had the "expert" use my hood to show us how to use the porter cable. Detailing (the correct way) is an art. With that said, I really haven't done sh*t to my car! Most likely my paint looks good because:

1) claybarred it last month (the only time I've claybarred this car), prewax application, wax. Haven't even applied a paint sealant. lol
2) park in a garage both at home and work
3) hand wash only with shampoo conditioner - use two diff sponges one for car's paint, another for wheels and undercarriage only. Also very anal-retentively run my hand across sponge before it hits the car to make sure no particles or grit is on it.
4) Dry car using the Absorber, then Mother's detail spray with microfiber towel; use separate set of towels to dry the dirty cracks of door seams, trunk, interior.
5) Car is never dirty for more than a day if I can help it.
6) Never use car washes especially full service ones - the terry cloth towels can cause swirl marks! I use touchless or self serve in the winters to remove salt. Never use the brush at self-serve - you never know what shit is on those things!! When I do self serve I bring my own sponge, go at an off-peak time, soap, sponge, rinse, dry.
7) Last but not least, my 5 year old and 2 year old are 'trained' to never touch daddy's car, stay far away from daddy's car if on their bike, and to always let an adult open the car door. How's that for paint-finish management! LOL my wife's car is a different story!

I have a list somewhere of all the products I want for my detail kit. You can check out AZ's detail forum for tips on products (that's where I got most my ideas) as well as some pics on some great detail jobs.

[Bllzll]

^ do you have any idea of what you measure to the ground? i have eibach springs sitting in my living room. but part of me is scared to install them and feel like the car just looks stock. so i have been considering selling them for h&r but your drop looks pretty good. and it probably looks even better in person because i know pictures exagerrate gaps

[autoverruckt]

^ do you have any idea of what you measure to the ground?

25" rear, something like 25 3/8 in front. I think my drop is lower than Eibach's claims but I'm cool with it. H&R might be a tad lower, but I know the "rake" is better (front is lower than rear). I am happy with the ride quality of the Eibachs.