Impulse's Progression Thread (Picture Heavy)

[impulse]

So the stock fenders can be widened that much? Or there's added metal to the stock fenders?

Added metal to the stock fender, sorry this is confusing lol

[b7_Andy]

Added metal to the stock fender, sorry this is confusing lol

Gotcha, well it looks really good. It's definitely blended well

[CronicPAIN]

Hi everyone,

Quick about me: Joe. 22. UConn Graduate.

Here's a short intro:

I have owned 2 B7 A4's; the black and the crimson red. No, it is not the black car repainted. I sold that one for various reasons and bought the maroon one, mainly because the body was clean and because it was better maintained and had less owners (the black car had 5 prior, this one had 2).

Feel free to follow on Instagram for more frequent updates! @jg_iii_

Here's my full mod list. I will try to stay on top of updating this...

Interior:
- Audi Ring Puddle Lights
- Full LED Interior
- Black Suede Wrapped Headliner
- Podi Boost Gauge

Exterior:
- DTM Front Bumper
-RS6 Modded Grille
-DTM/RS4 Modded Fog Grilles
- Cuprazilla
- Relak CF Side Skirts
- Rear CF Window Spoiler
- S-Line Trunk Lid
- 20% Window Tint

Performance:
- 034 High Flow Cat
- JHM DP-Y
- OEM B7 S4 Exhaust w/ Magnaflow Mufflers
- JHM FMIC
- 034 Catch Can
- Silicon Turbo Inlet Hose w/ Spectre Air Filter
- APR HPFP (not yet installed because no tune)

Suspension:
- Airlift Performance Front and Rear bags
- Airlift Performance Autopilot V2 Management

Wheels:
- The BBS LM's are not mine. I am borrowing them.

New car:




Old Car:

what the name of does rims and size thanks i love that pic

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[impulse]

what the name of does rims and size thanks i love that pic

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The red car had BBS LM wheels that were 3 piece converted

The black car had VIP Modular VRC110


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[CronicPAIN]

The red car had BBS LM wheels that were 3 piece converted

The black car had VIP Modular VRC110


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wow thanks my friend great car look awsome

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[CronicPAIN]

The red car had BBS LM wheels that were 3 piece converted

The black car had VIP Modular VRC110


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also sorry to ask to much what size they were the vip ones ? and to mount that grill i have a audi a4 2006 s-line do i need to change the front bumper ?

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[impulse]

wow thanks my friend great car look awsome

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also sorry to ask to much what size they were the vip ones ? and to mount that grill i have a audi a4 2006 s-line do i need to change the front bumper ?

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Thank you!

And they were 18x9.5 square. The grille is custom made, you just cut the bar off of the bumper.



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[CronicPAIN]

thanks again here my baby





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[impulse]

They're finally almost done


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[impulse]

Time for a more formal update, although I still don't think anyone reads this

So I was never really happy with this grille. I must have used some horrible epoxy because this lasted maybe 2 months before the epoxy became weak. I ripped the mesh out.



Since then, I cut a new grille and the frame came out in one piece this time, so I attempted to make it again with a different epoxy. I also haven't had to rush in making this one so I can make sure it's 110% sturdy before putting it back on the car



Also, I sold the cuprazilla and probably will have a new one made more specific for the DTM bumper. I have another lip made for the DTM bumper, I believe it's the carbon creations version of the OEM one.

Lastly, my wheels are almost done!!! I hope to have them on for Waterfest

Fronts: 18x10 et25


Rears: 18x11 et0


That's all for now. Also have some miscellaneous things to fix, such as changing the valve cover and the leak detection pump, as well as get new tail lights... More to come!




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[CronicPAIN]

cool so what epoxy you used this time ?

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[b7_Andy]

Rears: 18x11 et0

[impulse]

cool so what epoxy you used this time ?

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One better suited for plastics

That's what happens when the rears are widened 2 inches


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[Jkillo]

do you want to sell your old mesh?

[impulse]

do you want to sell your old mesh?

Nope, I used it to make the new grille. You can get a RS6 grille on ECS tuning for like $160


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[leftovers]

I'm reading this thread...so keep adding updates.

[impulse]

I'm reading this thread...so keep adding updates.

Will do! Another update that I forgot to post is incoming


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[impulse]

So this was my trunk setup when I bought the car. It's a horrible picture but it's the only one I have. I wasn't happy with it at all... The hard lines restricted trunk usage and I didn't have a spare tire. Also, half of the trunk floor was missing because it was MIA when I purchased the car. I had to do something about this.... Sooooo I got to work!



Below are some progress pictures. The tank was mounted on a bracket that I modified and used for the install again. I didn't take too many pictures of the process or the final product but I will share what I have

I started by building a wall to mount my compressors on that would also hide my manifold and other wiring / miscellaneous tidbits.



Also, I bought the compressor isolators. I noticed a difference for sure on the sound of the compressors but I don't think that they made that significant of a difference



This is behind the wall before I finished it up. I had to have the wires over the tank because my manifold was not yet relocated to behind the wall



As seen below.



Annnnnddddd after running new air lines with my friend Kyle (one of them was also ripped so it made sense to replace all of them) we have the final product



Let me know what you think!

EDIT: I know the leader lines aren't symmetrical. I need to take some measurements and figure it out.


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[QuattriumMT6]

It's easier to follow build threads with pictures! Keep up to good work. Car is coming together nicely.

[impulse]

It's easier to follow build threads with pictures! Keep up to good work. Car is coming together nicely.

Of course! I love sharing my progress and even if there's no feedback it will be fun to read this years to come when I have (or don't have) a modded b7!


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[Noel Artiles]

Time for a more formal update, although I still don't think anyone reads this

So I was never really happy with this grille. I must have used some horrible epoxy because this lasted maybe 2 months before the epoxy became weak. I ripped the mesh out.



Since then, I cut a new grille and the frame came out in one piece this time, so I attempted to make it again with a different epoxy. I also haven't had to rush in making this one so I can make sure it's 110% sturdy before putting it back on the car



Also, I sold the cuprazilla and probably will have a new one made more specific for the DTM bumper. I have another lip made for the DTM bumper, I believe it's the carbon creations version of the OEM one.

Lastly, my wheels are almost done!!! I hope to have them on for Waterfest

Fronts: 18x10 et25


Rears: 18x11 et0


That's all for now. Also have some miscellaneous things to fix, such as changing the valve cover and the leak detection pump, as well as get new tail lights... More to come!




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Best way to have it last for years is to plastic weld the joints using an iron and rod. It's the way I did mine and it's lasted me years no cracks what so ever.

[impulse]

Best way to have it last for years is to plastic weld the joints using an iron and rod. It's the way I did mine and it's lasted me years no cracks what so ever.

That sounds like a good idea but I have no clue how to plastic weld Haha


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[impulse]

Double post. Sorry outside of the country, wifi sucks

[impulse]

Test fit done. The fronts don't fit so I'm having the calipers machined down a little and might run a 5mm spacer. Waterfest prep shall be the death of me








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[Chapinn]

Idk but if I was you I wouldn't even put tires on that looks good 😍😍😍. What you spend on the wheels?

[impulse]

Idk but if I was you I wouldn't even put tires on that looks good . What you spend on the wheels?

Too much lol


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[JesusB7a4]

Jesus Christ that's beautiful. Good work man 👍👍

[Ovi789]

Whats the size of your exaust muffers? 100mm? Thanx


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[impulse]

Jesus Christ that's beautiful. Good work man

Thank you!

Whats the size of your exaust muffers? 100mm? Thanx


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I'm not sure, I never looked into it. These mufflers were on the car when I bought it but I transferred them from the oem a4 exhaust to an oem s4 exhaust



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[Noel Artiles]

Liking the color scheme. The grey looks good.

[impulse]

Liking the color scheme. The grey looks good.

Gotta get rid of the chrome and get the JOM clear tails still! I'm debating on doing my chrome matched to the wheels, or doing it black


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[impulse]

They're on! Now I just need to adjust the rear camber and we're golden! Minus the fact that my front wheels need to be remade but that's a story for a different day.


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[impulse]

Also, while getting the wheels squared away I was able to finish the following:
•Install newly built grille
•Install newly re-cleared splitter
•Change leak detection pump
•Install Go Fast Bits DV+ upgrade
•Change oil and install aluminum oil filter housing and magnetic drain plug
•Put on cheapo China made carbon fiber mirror covers (which honestly don't look horrible)


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[QuattriumMT6]

That looks damn good! Now Joey mod the headlights and gloss black the window trim/front grille already!! Also have any better pictures of the fitment on those mirror covers? Just can't justify the cost for ECS tuning ones.

[impulse]

That looks damn good! Now Joey mod the headlights and gloss black the window trim/front grille already!! Also have any better pictures of the fitment on those mirror covers? Just can't justify the cost for ECS tuning ones.

I'm thinking of doing all of the chrome (rings, grille trim, window trim, rear trunk ledge thing, headlights) to all be matched to the wheels. I'll take some pictures after work when I get to my car for ya


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[Ovi789]

That would be interesting!

[miA4]

In the picture it look's like your rear bumper is hanging on for dear life.

[impulse]

In the picture it look's like your rear bumper is hanging on for dear life.

It's on there but the wheels are bending it out a bit


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[impulse]

In the picture it look's like your rear bumper is hanging on for dear life.

Or are you talking about my front? Because I can't get it to fit snug for shit


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[QuattriumMT6]

I'm thinking of doing all of the chrome (rings, grille trim, window trim, rear trunk ledge thing, headlights) to all be matched to the wheels. I'll take some pictures after work when I get to my car for ya


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Thanks man! Sticking around to see the final product. Just noticed the CF tidbits match the color of your wheels too. 👍