Post a random pic of your Avant thread!

[rs4-380]

When are we shooting your R8?

no one wants to shoot a stock car.

it's more fun when it's not standing still anyway.

[tankdeer]

no one wants to shoot a stock car.

it's more fun when it's not standing still anyway.

The obvious solution is to make it not-stock.

[Samsonite]

[KcBlackAudi]

Can't wait to sort out the reverse rake issue this spring.

What did you use to lower it? Coilovers are good for avants bc we can adjust the front lower to correct this look. If its just springs the avant will be lower in the rear bc the extra weight of the wagon

SweetWagonBro

[EvoRam]

What did you use to lower it?

I think he was saying (IIRC), he is going to address the issue and that it still has the reverse rake look. You can tell a little bit in the pic. My reverse rake is a lot more noticeable. I am going to do the B5 spring perch mod this spring when I do my control arms.

Link for reference:
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...rches-on-B6-S4

[Thelumpya2]

What did you use to lower it? Coilovers are good for avants bc we can adjust the front lower to correct this look. If its just springs the avant will be lower in the rear bc the extra weight of the wagon

SweetWagonBro

It's lowered with Bilstein and H&R sport springs currently. I don't think it has reverse rake because it's a wagon, I'm pretty sure it has the reverse rake because it actually sits "level" and the front fender is a larger opening, and H&R springs don't account for the wheel gap, they just lower evenly front and back.

My plan to "address" the issue is these, which I just ordered. If I don't like the outcome, i'll buy coilovers, but for now this is my most economical option.

http://www.ecstuning.com/ES1928286/


Don't worry about me, I know a thing or two about getting the ride height I want.. :) (my old car)

[tankdeer]

It's lowered with Bilstein and H&R sport springs currently. I don't think it has reverse rake because it's a wagon, I'm pretty sure it has the reverse rake because it actually sits "level" and the front fender is a larger opening, and H&R springs don't account for the wheel gap, they just lower evenly front and back.

You are 100% correct. These cars only give the appearance of reverse rake because of the fender lines. If you measure the undercarriage you're probably even front to back. The rear fender line is a little over an inch lower than the front


And that Mk2

[Autobahn5]

http://www.ecstuning.com/ES1928286/[/url]

I wish they made these for the rear. Id like to make it even by raising the rear a little. Makes me different. I know.

BTW that MKII looks the nuts.

[ihearte30s]

Here's a couple of mine, just got a bunch of stuff finished up on it.

[PinoyS4]

[Spaghetti]

[Thelumpya2]

no one wants to shoot a stock car.

it's more fun when it's not standing still anyway.

True, but I prefer rolling shots ;)

[Kookie]

What did you use to lower it? Coilovers are good for avants bc we can adjust the front lower to correct this look. If its just springs the avant will be lower in the rear bc the extra weight of the wagon

SweetWagonBro

Can anyone confirm this? I was under the impression that spring rates actually changed for the avant and they are only VISUALLY lower in the rear.

For what it's worth, I do not have the reverse rake issue on Koni Yellows and H&R sport springs

[tankdeer]

Can anyone confirm this? I was under the impression that spring rates actually changed for the avant and they are only VISUALLY lower in the rear.

For what it's worth, I do not have the reverse rake issue on Koni Yellows and H&R sport springs

It was already confirmed that he is wrong. Avants do have higher spring rates in the rear. The illusion of reverse rake is apparent on almost all modern Audis and it has to do with the wheel arches, not actual ride height

[Kookie]

It was already confirmed that he is wrong. Avants do have higher spring rates in the rear. The illusion of reverse rake is apparent on almost all modern Audis and it has to do with the wheel arches, not actual ride height

Perfect, thanks

[EvoRam]

I hate the new Allroad...it ALWAYS looks so good!!! Just lower it and slap wheels on it and its amazing! Audi nailed the body lines on the Allroad. Great looking car!

[tankdeer]

I hate the new Allroad...it ALWAYS looks so good!!! Just lower it and slap wheels on it and its amazing! Audi nailed the body lines on the Allroad. Great looking car!

Agreed. I didn't like it at first but it didn't take very long for that to change. If it was available in a manual it could be a contender for an eventual unicorn replacement should we ever decide to move on (not likely though)

[EvoRam]

Agreed. I didn't like it at first but it didn't take very long for that to change. If it was available in a manual it could be a contender for an eventual unicorn replacement should we ever decide to move on (not likely though)

Very true. I could drive a TIP Audi, but I dont know that I would ever purchase one for myself. It would have to be a "proper" gear box.

[rjpeaks]

too many ifs in our case for the right High HP avant...

[tankdeer]

Very true. I could drive a TIP Audi, but I dont know that I would ever purchase one for myself. It would have to be a "proper" gear box.

Our first B7 was a tip. And while it was a nice car, it was just kinda boring to drive. The manual is simply so much more enjoyable.

[rjpeaks]

any snow up in the PNW?



we could use a few more storms down here

[tankdeer]

any snow up in the PNW?

Tons in the mountains. But still slightly below average.

[rjpeaks]

we got a couple of good storms in Mammoth - but still short. way short

[tankdeer]

The whole west coast in general is hurting.

[rjpeaks]

i know.

its even worse down here in socal.

[PDX04a4]

Agreed. I didn't like it at first but it didn't take very long for that to change. If it was available in a manual it could be a contender for an eventual unicorn replacement should we ever decide to move on (not likely though)

I hated the new Allroad at first, thought it was hideous, then lowered ones with sick rim setups started showing up and now I think it's the sexiest Audi you can buy in the states besides the R8. It'll probably be my next car as long as I can hold on to the current avant for 5-6 years.

Tons in the mountains. But still slightly below average.

Still well below average, last report I saw had Northern Oregon cascades pegged around 60-70% of normal. Going to be a bad summer water wise.

[tankdeer]

Still well below average, last report I saw had Northern Oregon cascades pegged around 60-70% of normal. Going to be a bad summer water wise.

True, guess I wasn't looking at overall. Mt hood is almost up to average, but that drops rapidly as soon as you get as low as about 4000 ft. Not looking forward to water issues.

Random pic!

[T-Dubbs]

[altavant]

[BMWBig6]

[wolkersdorfer2]

Oh my gosh my car looks so dang good. My detailer worked 14 hours straight for this.







He wasn't even done when I snapped these shots!

[clumsyme]

Oh my gosh my car looks so dang good. My detailer worked 14 hours straight for this.







He wasn't even done when I snapped these shots!

I need to find someone to do this to mine.

[wolkersdorfer2]

I need to find someone to do this to mine.

What is your location? My detailer knows a lot of good people, or knows how to find a legit guy pretty much anywhere. I'm in Spokane WA.

I'll upload a couple 50/50 shots and you won't even believe it.

Pic for fun.

[clumsyme]

What is your location? My detailer knows a lot of good people, or knows how to find a legit guy pretty much anywhere. I'm in Spokane WA.

I'll upload a couple 50/50 shots and you won't even believe it.

Pic for fun.

Haha I am literally the opposite side on the country. I am in daytona beach fl. But yea I need that I have the same color and it looks about the same as yours in the before pic

[wolkersdorfer2]

Haha I am literally the opposite side on the country. I am in daytona beach fl. But yea I need that I have the same color and it looks about the same as yours in the before pic

Ah I see, here's a before pic it was THRASHED.. Lots of scuffs and hella swirl marks everywhere.

That's what I get for driving all winter with no wax.

[AvantVonDeutsch]

I did go white for a few days but decided the silver looked better,

[clumsyme]

Ah I see, here's a before pic it was THRASHED.. Lots of scuffs and hella swirl marks everywhere.

That's what I get for driving all winter with no wax.

Yea in fl we have the problem of salt and sand in the air. Pretty much sandpaper haha


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[nthusiastt]

I did go white for a few days but decided the silver looked better,

^OMG that white looks soo good!

Drove the rig for the first time in like 15 months

[datwagn]

The 10 months of waiting may have been total bullshit, but damn those wheels look good Ben ^^

random pic:

[tankdeer]

Ben, Sean, both are looking good