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    2011 Meteor Gray Avant build thread

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    So, in the theme of Cory_can's build thread http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...-**?highlight=
    Here is mine

    Car started as a 2011 Meteor Gray Avant with Black Leather, Titanium 19inch sport package, B&O sound system, and Nav.
    Original exterior pictures http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...44#post6234144








    As of May 20, 2022, the mods are
    Exterior
    35% 3M tint rear windows
    50% 3M tint front windows
    DEAutoLED yellow/white strobe fog lights (replaced the old yellow halogen fog light bulbs I had
    ROW LED Tail lights http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...=1#post6695010[i]
    Brake upgrade about 2017. Replaced stock rotors and pads, painted stock calipers gloss black. (this is getting replaced in June or July with a Macann front and S4 rear upgrade
    New Update Spyder DRL Bar Head Lights and Lucas Lighting LED projectors
    New Update New Wheels are here, waiting for June to do new tires, then install them.
    New Update Added Dynamic Turn Signals to the side view mirrors

    Interior
    All lights changed to LED http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...=1#post6599776
    B5 trunk cargo net
    All weather trunk mat (removed, it tore and I didn't replace it)
    Painted the silver plastic dash trim piano black as well as the area around and behind the door handles http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...30#post6644030
    Black aluminum paddle extensions on the steering wheel shifters http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...=1#post6798485 (removed when I replaced the steering wheel)
    New UpdateTT Air Leather Steering wheel through Europrice
    Under seat storage bins added to the front seats http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...=1#post6805510
    Done, but I need to write real updates for this thread
    footwell red led lights in front, LED lights under all doors
    P3 Cars Gauge
    Planned
    Install proximity key
    replace factory beltline trim that is cracking


    Audio
    Custom subwoofer addition http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...97#post6362097
    Replaced B&O 3 inch dash mid range with Audison Voce 3.0
    Replaced B&O A pillar tweeters with Audison tweeters
    Replaced B&O 8 inch front speakers with Audison Voce V6.5
    Replaced B&O Rear door 6 inch speakers with Audison Voce VX6.5
    Replaced B&O center channel speaker with Audison Voce 3.0 with a custom baffle
    Disconnected B&O rear door tweeters
    Road kill in all doors
    Audio upgrade thread http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ers?highlight=

    Engine
    034 HFC (removed in 2019 for emissions)
    034 Catch Can (removed)
    034 FMIC
    Carbonio (removed in 2019 for emissions)
    034 TIP hose
    Eurocode Turbo Muffler Delete
    Some other silicon hoses under the hood
    Stasis Exhaust, then replaced it with AWE GenII when the Stasis exhaust center muffler exploded
    Tested the 034 Track Density motor mounts when they were prototyping them, went back to stock.

    Suspension
    Installed Eurocode Alu Kreuz http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...=1#post6844841
    5mm front spacers and 11.5 mm rear spacers http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...=1#post7228781 Removed rear spacers due to rubbing on big bumps
    Done, but I need to write real updates for this thread
    front and rear sway bars

    VAG-COM
    Lap Timer
    Euro Parking Lights
    Disable winking
    turn off amber side markers
    Front fogs with high beams
    Rear fogs with high beams
    Front turn signals as parking lights
    LED DRLs to 50%
    LED DRLs full bright with parking lights
    Gauge Test/Needle Sweep
    MMI3g Hidden Menu
    Windows by remote
    Maximum Volume on in MMI3g

    Service
    Airbag sensor replacement
    5k service
    15k service
    I'm up to date on all my service. Since the prepaid ended, I have been doing my own.

    Repairs etc
    Engine replaced at about 19k miles due to failed oil pump. Covered under warranty.
    Shifter linkage broke so could not get out of neutral or drive for a couple days.
    No other unplanned maintenance yet
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    Last edited by Stubek; 06-18-2022 at 09:43 PM.
    Kevin - Moderator, Audizine

    2011 A4 Avant Meteor Grey/Black, Titanium Package, Prem+ Nav, B&O. Euro LED Tail Lights, Tint, LED license plate lights, LED interior lights, custom sub, lots of VAG updates, Eurocode Alu Kruez, Hotchkiss F/R Swaybars

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    subscribed! Glad I was able to see your car in person (met with you and Anthony at Starbucks next to Pruneridge golf a while back) and in stock form and am looking forward to seeing it evolve.

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    So far as you can tell, it has mostly been audio upgrades, but if you want a listen, let me know.
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    2011 A4 Avant Meteor Grey/Black, Titanium Package, Prem+ Nav, B&O. Euro LED Tail Lights, Tint, LED license plate lights, LED interior lights, custom sub, lots of VAG updates, Eurocode Alu Kruez, Hotchkiss F/R Swaybars

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    You read my mind, would definitely like to check out your audio set up sometime soon.

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    Nice Avant. Even nicer in person!
    2011 Meteor Gray - A4 2.0T Tip Quattro Prestige & Sports
    Alu Kreuz Drivetrain Stabilizer • Eurocode Sways and End Links • Weather-Tech Mats • Hόper Optik 50% • S-line Stone Guards
    LED License Plate • VAG-COM'd • Sun Shades • B&O Stereo • OEM Chrome Tailpipe • 034 Silicone Turbo Inlet Hose

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    I was REALLY surprised at how much dirt and how many swirls Meteor hides. Normally dar colors show everything but Meteor is VERY good in this respect.

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    Quote Originally Posted by quality_sound View Post
    I was REALLY surprised at how much dirt and how many swirls Meteor hides. Normally dar colors show everything but Meteor is VERY good in this respect.
    That is part of why we picked the color. Coming from silver, we did not want white, red, black, or silver. Not many options left after that, but quite happy with this.
    Kevin - Moderator, Audizine

    2011 A4 Avant Meteor Grey/Black, Titanium Package, Prem+ Nav, B&O. Euro LED Tail Lights, Tint, LED license plate lights, LED interior lights, custom sub, lots of VAG updates, Eurocode Alu Kruez, Hotchkiss F/R Swaybars

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    +1 on the color. I think it's looks classy and is pretty decent to maintain. I came from deep sea blue which was pretty tough keeping free of dirt and swirls.
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    Previous: 2011 B8 A4 Loaded | Meteor Gray, APR Stage 2
    Previous: 2009 B8 A4 Stripper | DeepSeaBlue, APR Stage1

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    LED Interior Lights

    I switched out most of the interior lights to LEDs. I started with this thread by B_Boy and there is great information there http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...?highlight=LED .

    In the end, I personally went with the following bulbs/locations. All bulbs are cool white unless noted. All bulbs were bought from superbrightleds.com
    Front Map WLEDx4
    Front Dome 3710 xHP3
    Visor Mirror lights 3710 xPH3
    Rear Dome WLED x-6
    Door ground lights WLED xHP6
    trunk/cargo area WLED x6
    License plate blesk error free festoons
    glvoe box WLED xHP6

    I still need to install the mirror tape from gregnelson in the four door lights so more light reflects down, but they are pretty good as is.

    The only one that I am not happy with is the Front dome. I need to find a festoon that has LEDs on both sides or something because right now, there is really just a line of light in the dome.
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    2011 A4 Avant Meteor Grey/Black, Titanium Package, Prem+ Nav, B&O. Euro LED Tail Lights, Tint, LED license plate lights, LED interior lights, custom sub, lots of VAG updates, Eurocode Alu Kruez, Hotchkiss F/R Swaybars

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    LED tail lights are in and fully operational!


    Thanks so much to DavidB8 and Alex@Europrice for all the great research and patience with me they had!
    Full details at http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...99#post6693999
    Last edited by Stubek; 06-18-2022 at 08:51 AM.
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    2011 A4 Avant Meteor Grey/Black, Titanium Package, Prem+ Nav, B&O. Euro LED Tail Lights, Tint, LED license plate lights, LED interior lights, custom sub, lots of VAG updates, Eurocode Alu Kruez, Hotchkiss F/R Swaybars

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    Nice, Kevin.
    2011 Meteor Gray - A4 2.0T Tip Quattro Prestige & Sports
    Alu Kreuz Drivetrain Stabilizer • Eurocode Sways and End Links • Weather-Tech Mats • Hόper Optik 50% • S-line Stone Guards
    LED License Plate • VAG-COM'd • Sun Shades • B&O Stereo • OEM Chrome Tailpipe • 034 Silicone Turbo Inlet Hose

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    Update with the interior trim pictures http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...und?highlight=
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    2011 A4 Avant Meteor Grey/Black, Titanium Package, Prem+ Nav, B&O. Euro LED Tail Lights, Tint, LED license plate lights, LED interior lights, custom sub, lots of VAG updates, Eurocode Alu Kruez, Hotchkiss F/R Swaybars

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    Very nice trim color....
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    Installed aluminum paddle shifter extensions today
    http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...75#post6798475

    Last edited by Stubek; 05-20-2022 at 10:29 AM.
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    2011 A4 Avant Meteor Grey/Black, Titanium Package, Prem+ Nav, B&O. Euro LED Tail Lights, Tint, LED license plate lights, LED interior lights, custom sub, lots of VAG updates, Eurocode Alu Kruez, Hotchkiss F/R Swaybars

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    Installed the under seat storage bins in the car today. Easy job, only took about 30 minutes total.
    http://www.audienthusiasts.com/ProjectUnderseatbin.html
    Kevin - Moderator, Audizine

    2011 A4 Avant Meteor Grey/Black, Titanium Package, Prem+ Nav, B&O. Euro LED Tail Lights, Tint, LED license plate lights, LED interior lights, custom sub, lots of VAG updates, Eurocode Alu Kruez, Hotchkiss F/R Swaybars

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    Great mods!! I just noticed this thread.
    Current Audi's: 2008 RS4 Avus, 2012 S4, 2013 Allroad

    Past Audi's: 2013 A6, 2011 Q5 SLINE 3.2, 2006 S4 SPRINT BLUE, 2001 TT 225, 2006 B7 A4 SLINE, 2008 A4 CAB, 2011 A4 SPORT

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    damn! every mod in the book!

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    I will have the car for 7 years, so doing it all now so I can enjoy the mods as long as possible. Only thing I can't do that I want to do is coil overs, I promised the wife I would not lower this one. She said the last one was too low and hurt her back getting in and out, also, every speed bump and driveway was the enemy of my front bumper and oil pan.
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    2011 A4 Avant Meteor Grey/Black, Titanium Package, Prem+ Nav, B&O. Euro LED Tail Lights, Tint, LED license plate lights, LED interior lights, custom sub, lots of VAG updates, Eurocode Alu Kruez, Hotchkiss F/R Swaybars

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    good looking...was a toss up between Ibis White and Meteor Gray...went with the white b/c its the wife's DD and that is what she liked.

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    More pics please..... inside & out...

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    Site Moderator Four Rings Stubek's Avatar
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    Thanks for the comments. She is going in for a spa treatment tomorrow before the local morning car show, so I will get lots of pics there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stubek View Post
    She is going in for a spa treatment tomorrow
    Icelandic mud bath, manicure, pedicure, massage?
    See you tomorrow.
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    One quick new iPhone picture of what I just did. See if you can spot it. Real pictures tomorrow
    Last edited by Stubek; 05-20-2022 at 10:46 AM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg Nelson View Post
    Icelandic mud bath, manicure, pedicure, massage?
    See you tomorrow.
    Hetch Hetchy water treatment, hand massage, Brazilian wax.
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    2011 A4 Avant Meteor Grey/Black, Titanium Package, Prem+ Nav, B&O. Euro LED Tail Lights, Tint, LED license plate lights, LED interior lights, custom sub, lots of VAG updates, Eurocode Alu Kruez, Hotchkiss F/R Swaybars

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stubek View Post
    Hetch Hetchy water treatment, hand massage, Brazilian wax.
    Brazilian wax job - now I know I'll be there
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stubek View Post
    One quick new iPhone picture of what I just did. See if you can spot it. Real pictures tomorrow
    I know, only b/c we've discussed it many times.
    Let others here figure it out. Spot the Pope in the Pizza
    Last edited by Stubek; 05-20-2022 at 10:46 AM.
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    Site Moderator Four Rings Stubek's Avatar
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    I refuse to comment any more tonight because I have had too much to drink...
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    I know, but only because I furnished encouragement and details.
    Reaching Me:Please don't ask me questions on the forum or send me private messages as it may be a while before I respond.
    If you need something email me directly at [email protected] I don't frequent this forum very often.
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    Site Moderator Four Rings Stubek's Avatar
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    DavidB8, the part you helped with is not wired yet need to still get pins and plugs
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stubek View Post
    I refuse to comment any more tonight because I have had too much to drink...
    Red Red Wine
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    Well in that case I'm voting parking switch moved to other side and base controller installed.
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    Strong margaritas made by my wife and installed the UK parking switch and the base nob.
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    Do I win a prize or something? I hate entering these online contests.. All you ever get is spam.. ;)
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    Howcome you moved the switch, is there soemthing going to go around the base controller or is it just sitting in a "hole"?
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    David, I thought about sending you a hundred PMs, but decided not to. Maybe I will find you a prize for winning and as a token of my appreciation for all the help you have been...

    phatAvant
    I moved the switch because the plan was to put the subwoofer gain nob where the coin holder was, but on that side, it is annoying to reach around the shifter, so I got the UK switch (HHA was only about $2 more).
    The other part of the plan is I took the coin holder out. I am going to 3D scan it, auto cad it to be flat so I can then either 3d print or vacuum mold a coin holder delete. Through autocad, I can flip it to fit the left side then I can put that in, make a small hole, and put the subgain nob on the left with a factory volume nob and it will look almost OEM.
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    Veteran Member Four Rings phatAvant's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stubek View Post
    I moved the switch because the plan was to put the subwoofer gain nob where the coin holder was, but on that side, it is annoying to reach around the shifter, so I got the UK switch (HHA was only about $2 more).
    The other part of the plan is I took the coin holder out. I am going to 3D scan it, auto cad it to be flat so I can then either 3d print or vacuum mold a coin holder delete. Through autocad, I can flip it to fit the left side then I can put that in, make a small hole, and put the subgain nob on the left with a factory volume nob and it will look almost OEM.
    Nice plan, will be good to see how it turns out.
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    I'm not sure if you have stubby dinosaur arms but I don't have any difficulty "reaching" around the shifter. I actually find having the volume control and my sub control on the far side MORE comfortable/ergonomic and the having them together (within a few inches) works out perfectly and is very convenient for fine adjustments. Either way, I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
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    Nah, I have long arms, actually long enough it's hard to find dress shirts in 15x36. I just found it more pleasing on the left.
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    Installed the Eurocode Alu Kruez (http://www.ecodetuning.com/shop/cart..._detail&p=1994) about 2 weeks ago with routertyty.
    My impressions of this after driving for two weeks. I don't think it has increased the lateral grip of the car or the overall cornering ability, but where it excells is with the steering input. As an example, I take a right-hand down-hill clover leave to work every day (Lawrence Expy North to 101 N for those local). Stock, I could take the turn at about 50mph and be working the steering wheel A LOT. At 40 mph stock, I still had to make a lot of little fine adjustments. Now, with Alu Kruez, I can literally make no adjustments at 40mph and just hold the wheel in one spot to make the 270* turn. At 50 mph, I am only making the fine adjustments I use to make at 40.

    Over all, I love it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stubek View Post
    Installed the Eurocode Alu Kruez (http://www.ecodetuning.com/shop/cart..._detail&p=1994) about 2 weeks ago with routertyty.
    My impressions of this after driving for two weeks. I don't think it has increased the lateral grip of the car or the overall cornering ability, but where it excells is with the steering input. As an example, I take a right-hand down-hill clover leave to work every day (Lawrence Expy North to 101 N for those local). Stock, I could take the turn at about 50mph and be working the steering wheel A LOT. At 40 mph stock, I still had to make a lot of little fine adjustments. Now, with Alu Kruez, I can literally make no adjustments at 40mph and just hold the wheel in one spot to make the 270* turn. At 50 mph, I am only making the fine adjustments I use to make at 40.

    Over all, I love it!
    I completely agree with Stubek. The Alu Kruez doesn't improve cornering grip but it does make bumpy high speed corners way easier to handle. Very good explanation by Stubek.
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