H8H8 RS 5's Build & Photography Thread

[Mops@Nemesis]

^What about the HAS kit? Better ride than OE, and you have the adjustibility as well.

[essfour]

^What about the HAS kit? Better ride than OE, and you have the adjustibility as well.

hmmm.. that is a great suggestion. Do you know if they resolved the rear spring sag that some guys saw in the last year or two?

[Mops@Nemesis]

hmmm.. that is a great suggestion. Do you know if they resolved the rear spring sag that some guys saw in the last year or two?

I can't say, sorry. I do know many that have had great success with them. And I can attest to great ride quality. Better than OE for sure. He may not get back to you right away, but mxrz could certainly educate you on them.

[flatsick]

^What about the HAS kit? Better ride than OE, and you have the adjustibility as well.

Mops, I disagree, the clank in the rear is not RS5 worthy.

[eKKoMan]

Fantastic car and pictures to match!!! Every now and then i return to this thread for the eye extasy!

[LimaSierra]

YES - more aviation pics! Do you fly as well?

Also - have you seen some of the less than positive reviews of the H&R OE springs coming from the S4/5 guys? I see you love yours and actually find the ride to improve over stock - do you think this is because it is an even more mild drop going from the RS ride height to that of the HR springs? I just keep going back and forth on whether or not I want to install springs. I want to get rid of the wheel gap and find the stock suspension to be too good to rip out and replace with coil-overs so springs are the way to go as long as they dont cause the car to feel bouncy or floaty at higher speeds...

Will post some more today As much as I love planes, I am actually very nervous to fly (and don't do too well with heights either).

As far as the springs. I planned and did research as soon as I ordered my RS. I only wanted a subtle drop and knew that H&R OE Springs was the way to go for this case. OE Springs are marketed I suppose to give you a slight drop while keeping a similar ride to OEM. I am far from an expert in suspension, but if you want flexibility to adjust the height of your ride then CO's are the way to go. Perhaps weather (driving conditions) or aftermarket wheels may also be a factor in your decision. I solely went for springs for aesthetic reasons. I don't plan on tracking the car and I didn't need to adjust the height, nor did I want to be slammed, so I went with OE Sport Springs. To be honest I haven't really seen any negative reviews on the OE Sport Spring. Everyone has of course a personal taste on what they want their car to look like. I simply wanted a slightly lowered RS and added some wheel spacers to enhance the look of the car.

Fantastic car and pictures to match!!! Every now and then i return to this thread for the eye extasy!

Thank you and I appreciate your comments!

--Nate

[LimaSierra]

Some aircrafts for those interested...











--Nate

[TheDapperDriver]

great pics

[Steve_K]

Some aircraft porn....Nom, nom...

[cellg8]

very, very, nice, nate!!! #1, #3 and last one from latest set are my favorites!!!

[Hamletcin]

Fantastic pictures Nate!!!

[LimaSierra]

great pics

Thanks Bader!

Some aircraft porn....Nom, nom...

LOL! Steve. Not as good as your M3 porn!

very, very, nice, nate!!! #1, #3 and last one from latest set are my favorites!!!

Thanks John!

Fantastic pictures Nate!!!

Thanks Ham!

--Nate

[LimaSierra]

Adding some more older shots...

--Nate

[cellg8]

OMG goegeous job once again!!! You really capture the true colors of the cars... love your pics, the car and also that orange m3! Wish mine was orange!!!

[LimaSierra]

OMG goegeous job once again!!! You really capture the true colors of the cars... love your pics, the car and also that orange m3! Wish mine was orange!!!

Thanks Buddy!

--Nate

[Okan509]

awesome dude! we love and enjoy your photos, you cannot post too many!

you add such value, thank you!

[s4sean87]

.....drool.....

[Mops@Nemesis]

awesome dude! we love and enjoy your photos, you cannot post too many!

you add such value, thank you!

+1, I love pics, and yours are great!

[LimaSierra]

awesome dude! we love and enjoy your photos, you cannot post too many!

you add such value, thank you!

+1, I love pics, and yours are great!

Believe me when I say, that I truly appreciate your very kind comments Ben and Alex!

Thank You very much!

--Nate

[Steve_K]

Nate, you really do spoil us with your photos, you do have a talent there.

Is that an orange M3 Competition Package?

I hope to get some photos with aircraft in the background soon, watch this space...

[TheDapperDriver]

some of my fav rs5 pics

[LimaSierra]

Nate, you really do spoil us with your photos, you do have a talent there.

Is that an orange M3 Competition Package?

I hope to get some photos with aircraft in the background soon, watch this space...

Thank you very much Steve. I very much appreciate your kind comments as always!

It is a 2013 Lime Rock Edition M3. I believe they only come in 'Fire Orange'

http://www.bmwusa.com/m3limerockpark

some of my fav rs5 pics

Thank you very much Bader!

--Nate

[Okan509]

just wanted to say that I finally saw this color in person! I freaking love it, it's amazing. you really are good at capturing the purples, but what I didn't expect it some of the matted greens I can see through it

anyways fantastic color!

[LimaSierra]

just wanted to say that I finally saw this color in person! I freaking love it, it's amazing. you really are good at capturing the purples, but what I didn't expect it some of the matted greens I can see through it

anyways fantastic color!

It is nice isn't it?!?! I guess the purple isn't for everyone. I tried to show the green hue (around the upper fender) in the photo below, but the green shows up only at certain angles/lighting. I think Phantom might have this same green hue at times, though not 100% sure.

--Nate

[Okan509]

another

[Okan509]

yup, that's it!

awesome color. I got one for you ;) completed unedited shot..

[LimaSierra]

Wow! Almost looks like some exclusive green color Most green I have ever seen on Panther! Even towards the rear it still looks green!

Thanks Alex.

--Nate

[Okan509]

Wow! Almost looks like some exclusive green color Most green I have ever seen on Panther! Even towards the rear it still looks green!

Thanks Alex.

--Nate

haha! I was blown away! the whole car looks green on the horizontal surfaces, then it looks much more conventional panther black on it's vertical surfaces. this morning I had to find the right angle , but then the sun come up and hit it a certain way and it pooped!

there were even some muted dark charcoal grays through the front bumper earlier this morning.

[OrangeProximity]

Well... there was this hot big chested blonde on TV... But this car kept my attention... She is a beauty mate... Really beautiful. Some supremely well done photos too..

[LimaSierra]

Well... there was this hot big chested blonde on TV... But this car kept my attention... She is a beauty mate... Really beautiful. Some supremely well done photos too..

Man.. Beat out a hot, big 'oo' blonde! I'm flattered...

Seriously though, thanks for the kind comments! I appreciate it.

--Nate

[LimaSierra]

Trying to get all my eggs in one basket...

















Also wanted to share some photos of Downtown Houston I shot a few weeks back. Was my first time shooting buildings/architecture. Will try and get the RS involved while shooting in downtown next time











Hope y'all like seeing these. Will add some more in a few days.

--Nate

[IGOFAST]

Trying to get all my eggs in one basket...

















Also wanted to share some photos of Downtown Houston I shot a few weeks back. Was my first time shooting buildings/architecture. Will try and get the RS involved while shooting in downtown next time











Hope y'all like seeing these. Will add some more in a few days.

--Nate

These pictures are really nice man. What settings are you using and do you photshop them after


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[LimaSierra]

Very nice

Thanks!

Awesome pictures Nate, I like Houston, but hate the traffic it's horrible lol

Thanks Ham! Houston traffic does suck a$$, but c'mon so does big D . Y'all got some crazy drivers up there too!

These pictures are really nice man. What settings are you using and do you photshop them after

Thank You! I shoot in manual mode and the settings are all different for every photo. Most the night stuff above are long exposure shots. I do use PS as well.

--Nate

[IGOFAST]

These pictures are really nice man. What settings are you using and do you photshop them after


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I started tinkering with my camera. You have inspired me :)


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[Steve_K]

Trying to get all my eggs in one basket...

















Also wanted to share some photos of Downtown Houston I shot a few weeks back. Was my first time shooting buildings/architecture. Will try and get the RS involved while shooting in downtown next time











Hope y'all like seeing these. Will add some more in a few days.

--Nate

First photo = Nate + Beechcraft KingAir B200 (Not the newer B250 as it doesn't have winglets nor duel strakes on rear fuselage)

Third Photo = Nate + Beech King Air B350 (Possibly a late model, looking at it from that angle.)

Nice photos as always Nate, you and me and our love for aircraft hey? B200's are one of my all time fav turboprop. Such a beautiful aircraft, quite like the RS5...

[LimaSierra]

too much to handle

LOL! Bader.

I started tinkering with my camera. You have inspired me :)

Thanks and fantastic! Now lets see some more of dat purdy Panther of yours!

First photo = Nate + Beechcraft KingAir B200 (Not the newer B250 as it doesn't have winglets nor duel strakes on rear fuselage)

Third Photo = Nate + Beech King Air B350 (Possibly a late model, looking at it from that angle.)

Nice photos as always Nate, you and me and our love for aircraft hey? B200's are one of my all time fav turboprop. Such a beautiful aircraft, quite like the RS5...

We do have that in common for sure Steve! I also like the King Air, but the B350

BTW... Second photo you should know the jet and the fourth is with a Citation X.

--Nate

[SpiffyCaper]

Tremendous! Thx for sharing.

[LimaSierra]

YES, SIR! Good to see your wonderful photos again, sir! MORE!

Thanks as always John!

The perfect build thread ... until the photo of that fugly-faced Lufthansa A380! Am decidedly team a Dreamliner & 747-8 guy

But what a beautiful car you've made. Am new to Audi and this forum, so going through some older posts for the first time. Your work and the gorgeous results have really inspired me. And the photos are insane.

But as I told @cuppa after looking at his build thread, I'm not sure where I'm going to send all the bills inspired by you guys ... maybe to Audizine!?

Seriously appreciate the kind comments! Congrats on your S5 also!

BTW.. I also love the Dreamliner and the B748!

Tremendous! Thx for sharing.

Thank You!

--Nate

[ssv22]

wow! awesome pics!

[Got No Game]

Love those Houston shots Nate!