Will13k7 - 2012 Brilliant Black B8 S4 (DSG)

[SteveYem]

I've been constantly tempted to get these wheels. I wish they had a little more concavity to the face, maybe in a 19x9 et35 spec similar to the OEM A5/S5 wheels. IMO these wheels look best on a car with low ride height such as yours. Nice choice, and agreed on the above comment regarding Supercharged badges. They would really complete the OEM+ look in my opinion.

[Over9000]

Beautiful car. I highly advise adding the supercharged badges on the sides. Would do wonders for your car. It's the little things.

I've been constantly tempted to get these wheels. I wish they had a little more concavity to the face, maybe in a 19x9 et35 spec similar to the OEM A5/S5 wheels. IMO these wheels look best on a car with low ride height such as yours. Nice choice, and agreed on the above comment regarding Supercharged badges. They would really complete the OEM+ look in my opinion.

He has them. It's even in that pic.

[SteveYem]

He has them. It's even in that pic.

And so he does!
Don't mind me. Carry on...

[Ze_Nardo6]

He has them. It's even in that pic.

Only saw pics from first page

[will13k7]

Are you rubbing in the back at all? I am during big bumps...

Not rubbing in the rear, but I can rub in the front when taking a fast and aggressive right turn on a horribly messed up road (rough with big dips).

[will13k7]

I resited the supercharged badges at first, but finally gave in, they do make the side of the car look less plain, love them!

[will13k7]

I've been constantly tempted to get these wheels.

lol, I've been drooling over these wheels since I saw them on a B7 RS4, not sure why I went with the Ace Convex wheels at first versus these in 20", but I was always constantly tempted to get these wheels too. Then finally I got an excuse to replace my wheels without feeling like I'm wasting money, and jumped on them.

I wish they had a little more concavity to the face, maybe in a 19x9 et35 spec similar to the OEM A5/S5 wheels

That would be nice, the lack of concavity we can have on the S4's and be low at the same time without stretching the tires is a bummer for sure, the A5/S5's have it nice!

[will13k7]

My OCD finally got the best of me. The weave and finish is close, but still different from OEM, so it doesn't match as good as I would prefer. Also, since the beginning the finish and fitment wasn't at least OEM quality. If you look at it long enough you start to see there are pits/divots in the clear coat, the fitment around the driver's side vent is not that great, and when it gets really hot in the summer, the edges around the gauges start to point outwards, so it's off. The weave pattern is near perfect though, and if the rest of the carbon fiber bits matched better, it wouldn't be as bad.

[will13k7]

The three looks of this S4:

[Pilfer]

The three looks of this S4:

so what's next for it? Still keeping it for awhile?

[will13k7]

so what's next for it? Still keeping it for awhile?

Maybe a wrap, ecodes, and moar low... probably keep it 3 more years. Almost at 50k miles now.

[Pilfer]

Maybe a wrap, ecodes, and moar low... probably keep it 3 more years. Almost at 50k miles now.

That's not bad mileage at all. A wrap would be cool but annoying on a daily driver IMO. My wrapped hood looked pretty messed up from the few months I had it on.

[Idtrav]

What an interesting read buddy, thanks for making my first hour at work today enjoyable! Too bad those Brembos didn't work out but that's generally the issue when going performance over stock is what are you willing to sacrifice.

[will13k7]

^^ thanks!

I thought this was a cool picture. Lots to see in this picture of the driver's side front: Bilstein PSS10 coilover, set to '7', EuroCode sway bar set on the less stiff hole, EuroCode end-link, ECS stainless steel brake line, and SPC Adjustable Control Arm.

[Scalways]

So I got my stage 1 done at eurocode. I need some opinions if anyone would indulge me. Should I do the exhaust next or flash the TCU? I don't plan to go stage 2 for now. I would love and respect any opinion and advice. Or is there something else I should do first? I can only sneak a grand or two by the wife every so often so I would like to the best bang for the buck first.


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[kdn0789]

I would do a TCU tune if you're looking for performance but an exhaust if you're looking for a great sound out of your car.

[will13k7]

my preferred mod order: low, noise, speed, which means, I'd go exhuast before TCU. everyone's different though.

[Scalways]

Thank you for the inputs it's a tough call


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[Thurston]

Will, you may have spoken to this already but I am considering Bilstein pss10's. Are adjustable control arms a necessity or is that just because of the set up you have chosen height wise?

[ofspecialk]

The three looks of this S4:

whats the bottom wheel and rubber combo? i like that alot, im hoping you say the rubber is 275/30/19 or 20

[will13k7]

Are adjustable control arms a necessity or is that just because of the set up you have chosen height wise?

I've read on here that they are not needed if you don't lower more than an inch.

whats the bottom wheel and rubber combo? i like that alot, im hoping you say the rubber is 275/30/19 or 20

255/35/19, its a 8.5" wheel, so no stretch and it's not too meaty.

[will13k7]

Tires are almost shot and I curbed one of the wheels in a dayquil haze, so...

Next up, Hartmann 19x8.5" ET38 HTT-256-GS (Silver Rotor Reps, TTRS) with 255/35 Michelin Pilot Super Sport.





4th wheel is in the closet if you're wondering.

[will13k7]

... I think this is my new favorite wheel.

[will13k7]

[will13k7]

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[will13k7]

[robertstitt]

Tires are almost shot and I curbed one of the wheels in a dayquil haze, so...

Next up, Hartmann 19x8.5" ET38 HTT-256-GS (Silver Rotor Reps, TTRS) with 255/35 Michelin Pilot Super Sport.





4th wheel is in the closet if you're wondering.

One of "those wheels" eh?

[fmzip]

I really loved this look:

If you went with 20's in this setup, would that resolve the load issue?

[will13k7]

If you went with 20's in this setup, would that resolve the load issue?

those were 20's, 19's would have been fine, but these wheels don't look that great in 19" imho. What you need to find is a "96" load rating (1565lbs per tire) that will fit. 245/30 tires are what fit with my preferred drop and the offset of those wheels, the load rating was just "90" (1323lbs per tire).

[jjohns265]

2012 Audi S4 Premium Plus
Brilliant Black
Black interior
Seven-speed S tronic Transmission
Audi MMI Navigation plus
quattro with sports differential
Silk Nappa leather interior
Bang & Olufsen Sound System
19" 5-segment-spoke wheels
Audi advanced key
Rear acoustic parking sensors
Carbon Atlas inlays
Rearview Camera

Mods

Engine
APR Intake, Exhaust, Pulley & Stage2+ Tune v3.1.

Brakes
JHM 2-Piece lightweight slotted rotors.
ECS Exact-Fit Stainless Steel Brake Lines.

Suspension
Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers.
Eurocode Sway Bars, End Links & Drivetrain Stabilizer.
034Motorsport Transmission Mount Insert, Rear Differential Mount, and Rear Differential Carrier Mount.
SPC Adjustable Front Upper Control Arms.
Fender-to-ground is 25 7/8" all around (up to post #44, then its 25 1/2" FTG in front (rubbed a little) up to Post #59, then its 25 5/8" FTG in front).

Interior
AWE Boost Gauge.
2013 S4 Shift Knob & Pedals.
2014 S4 Red Ring Start Button.
12" MTX Subwoofer & Alpine Amplifier.
Ziza Fog Lights, Interior & rear License Plate LEDs.
oCarbon Carbon Fiber coin holder filler.

Wheels
19x8.5 ET38 Hartmann HTT-256-GS (Silver Rotor Reps) with 255/35 Michelin Pilot Super Sport.

VCDS Tweaks
Disable LED 'wink' on turn signal.
Enable Adaptive brake lights.
Enable Automatic Gear selection shown in DIS.
Enable Battery meter.
Enable Hidden menu in MMI.
Enable Lap Timer and Oil Temperature.
Enable Release Parking Brake without putting foot on Brake.
Enable Release Parking Brake without putting seatbelt.
Enable Remote Operation windows and sunroof.

Previous
Brembo GT 380mm front BBK with slotted rotors.
20x9 ET35 Ace Alloy Convex & 245/30 Michelin PSS.
OEM Peelers 19x8.5 ET43 with 8mm ECS Spacers (ET35) and 255/35 Continental ContiSportContact 3.
Apikol Diff Mount.
Relak paddle shifter extensions.
oCarbon Carbon Fiber Instrument and MMI surrounds.
19x8.5 ET38 Hartmann HRS4-252-GS (B7 RS4 Reps) with 255/35 Continental ContiSportContact 5P.











Also check out my 8V S3 Mod Thread .

Very Beautiful job on your car well done. Im currently looking for help with the 3.0 engine as mine needs possible rings in cylinder 5 and valve job. So next week it will start with leak test to help with starting point, but prolly coming apart. I was wondering if I need to get to piston in cylinder 5 if engine has to come completely out, or if I could get to it from under through the oil pan to save lots of time???

[will13k7]

Very Beautiful job on your car well done.

thanks man!

I'm currently looking for help with the 3.0 engine as mine needs possible rings in cylinder 5 and valve job. So next week it will start with leak test to help with starting point, but prolly coming apart. I was wondering if I need to get to piston in cylinder 5 if engine has to come completely out, or if I could get to it from under through the oil pan to save lots of time???

¯\_(ツ)_/¯
maybe try the tech forums?

[will13k7]

The JHM brake rotors were perfect, even when worn past minimum thickness, but I opted for a lower cost option this time around since this is my commute only car now. This is StopTech’s Street Performance Axle Pack Service Kit.



A bit heavier than the lightweight JHM’s, but looks great. Nice painted hats and edges, should age well.

[will13k7]

Front

Rear

New stuff to install

[fmzip]

rotors look nice! how about the pads, are they dusters??

[will13k7]

rotors look nice! how about the pads, are they dusters??

much less than the oem pads. very linear brake modulation. happy with them so far.

[fmzip]

much less than the oem pads. very linear brake modulation. happy with them so far.

good to hear. Where did you pick up the set?

[will13k7]

good to hear. Where did you pick up the set?

ecs.

[fmzip]

super good deal!

https://www.amazon.com/StopTech-935-.../dp/B0143JF3WS

[fmzip]

paddies:

How are these paddles holding up? Do you still like them?