Vinchenzo51 is your Featured AZ'er for December 2011!
December 6, 2011 - Written by Richard Melick, Photos by Rich Q.
User Name: Vinchenzo51
Real Name: Vinny Tomlinson
Location: East Haven, Connecticut
Year of Vehicle: 2004
Model of Vehicle: A6 S line
Engine of Vehicle: 2.7T
Color of Vehicle: Arctic White
The journey of Vinny Tomlinson (AKA: Vinchenzo51) into the Audi scene is not unlike many others. He was on the hunt for something different than his Ford Explorer as a daily driver. His goal was to find a vehicle that was reliable, fun, and comfortable. After talking to his friend Rich Q. (AKA: Bimmerchop) he started hunting for the perfect 2.7T A6. Six months into the hunt, and one blown-up Explorer later, Vinny was the proud owner of a bone stock 2004 Audi A6 S line. Then, the mod bug began to nibble.
Vinny is not new to modifying cars, but the A6 was his first step into the Audi world. With the intentions of having only this one vehicle as a daily driver, he started out wanting to keep the car clean and road worthy. He already had a weekend "play car", an SVT Mustang Cobra, and didn't give thought to changing the Audi from how he'd bought it. But, when Rich called him concerning some B6 S4 wheels for sale, it started the ball rolling into what we see now.
It wasn’t until after the sale of his weekend toy that the A6 took the focus from not only his daily but the plaything as well. The mod list grew from the wheels to HID headlights, from blacked out exterior trim to suspension. With every change it lead to a new idea for what was next. Vinny was going for the classy and sporty look, building upon the curves and lines of the vehicle while also ensuring that it was a drivable daily. With over a year and a half of ownership, he has transformed the car from what was a common German sedan into something quite unique... More
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