This is my allroad. There are many like it, but this one is mine.

[sferraro]

Allow me to say congrats, Sean, not on your purchase of Eric’s allroad (which goes without saying), but on the purchase of your next allroad. Just trying to stay one step ahead.

Cheers, dude!

[makisupa]

Allow me to say congrats, Sean, not on your purchase of Eric’s allroad (which goes without saying), but on the purchase of your next allroad. Just trying to stay one step ahead.

Cheers, dude!

This. It’s just a matter of time......again.


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[pwdrskr]

So, I debated for a long while on whether or not I should start a new thread titled "I bought another another another allroad" or just add onto what Eric already has documented here. In the interest of helping current and future allroad owners find information more easily and keeping the history of this car in one place, I'm just going to hijack Eric's thread. Starting now:

If you're not familiar with me and my stupid obsession with allroads, please visit these threads first:

1. I bought an allroad.
2. I bought another allroad
I also owned a 2018 A4 allroad for a minute, but 2020 turned into 2020 and I ended up selling it when it became an expensive garage ornament that wasn't being driven. Nice car, though. Shortly before selling the 2018, I bought an old Jeep to keep me entertained.

And I thought I was allroad obsessed. Can I just say that your earlier threads were great inspirations for me in my own (single) B8.5 allroad project. I recently sold it to another Audi enthusiast as we found our unicorn A6 Allroad. I'll be starting the mod journey on that car next week when it arrives on our doorstep, delivered to us in Carlsbad, CA from Denver, CO. Any way I can talk you into buying an A6 Allroad so I can follow your build?

[dropshadow]

And I though I was allroad obsessed. Can I just say that your earlier threads were great inspirations for me in my own (single) B8.5 allroad project. I recently sold it to another Audi enthusiast as we found our unicorn A6 Allroad. I'll be starting the mod journey on that car next week when it arrives on our doorstep, delivered to us in Carlsbad, CA from Denver, CO. Any way I can talk you into buying an A6 Allroad so I can follow your build?

An A6 allroad was the top of my list for my “next” car and is still high on my list. I’m just a sucker for a well put together B8.5 and this one was a no-brainer.

If you want to see my favorite example of an A6 allroad, check out @circuithunter on Instagram. He’s on here too but I can’t remember his AZ username. I love his car.

[JettaGetUpandGo]

When you first posted this I thought it looked familiar! The wheels threw me off, but the brakes and black on the lower section of the doors clued me in. Glad to see this car is in good hands!

Long story, but I happen to have two spare sets of carbon atlas trim in storage for when that time comes. One set is mint and the other set has some minor scuffs. They're buried until we move into our new home mid August, but let me know. I'd let a set go to you for any reasonable offer.

[dropshadow]

When you first posted this I thought it looked familiar! The wheels threw me off, but the brakes and black on the lower section of the doors clued me in. Glad to see this car is in good hands!

Long story, but I happen to have two spare sets of carbon atlas trim in storage for when that time comes. One set is mint and the other set has some minor scuffs. They're buried until we move into our new home mid August, but let me know. I'd let a set go to you for any reasonable offer.

Definitely interested in a set whenever they resurface. Let me know!

[pwdrskr]

An A6 allroad was the top of my list for my “next” car and is still high on my list. I’m just a sucker for a well put together B8.5 and this one was a no-brainer.

If you want to see my favorite example of an A6 allroad, check out @circuithunter on Instagram. He’s on here too but I can’t remember his AZ username. I love his car.

Took your advice, but it looks like his instagram account is private. I don’t really use Instagram (or any social media other than LinkedIn. They are all evil IMO. I’m following the C8 forums (Audizine and Audiworld) so I’m sure I’ll come across his car sooner or later.

I post a link here to my thread when I get the car next week so you can check it out…

[19birel]

Glad to see this awesome car is still in the hands of an enthusiast! Love the RS Nav and how it's skinned to look like the latest MMI interface.

Have you thought of color matching the fender flares on this one?

[dropshadow]

Glad to see this awesome car is still in the hands of an enthusiast! Love the RS Nav and how it's skinned to look like the latest MMI interface.

Have you thought of color matching the fender flares on this one?

Thank you, and no sir. I like the contrast of the flares on this car. Plus they’re wrapped in satin black vinyl and I dig the look.

[redavant]

So, I debated for a long while on whether or not I should start a new thread titled "I bought another another another allroad" or just add onto what Eric already has documented here. In the interest of helping current and future allroad owners find information more easily and keeping the history of this car in one place, I'm just going to hijack Eric's thread. Starting now:

If you're not familiar with me and my stupid obsession with allroads, please visit these threads first:

1. I bought an allroad.
2. I bought another allroad
I also owned a 2018 A4 allroad for a minute, but 2020 turned into 2020 and I ended up selling it when it became an expensive garage ornament that wasn't being driven. Nice car, though. Shortly before selling the 2018, I bought an old Jeep to keep me entertained.

The Jeep was my pandemic project and for a while was my only car. Once it started looking like I'd be moving back into my office (rather than working from home), it was time to start looking for a decent daily driver. I didn't plan on getting into another allroad, but the timing worked out well for both of Eric and myself, so I flew to Pennsylvania in early April and drove it home to Minnesota over the next 17-ish hours. This is my 4th allroad and my 10th Audi. Apparently I am stuck in a rut.





The first order of business was to install a CarPlay unit from RSNav because I can't go back to a car without CarPlay now. Even my old Jeep has it.


Next, I got my roof box repainted to match the new car.


For anyone wondering, the RSNav install was not easy, but it went in without any issues. It took about 5 hours from start to finish, but I could probably do it quicker a second time around.





The phone mount is a combination of a Rennline mount and a Spigen MagSafe mount from Amazon and an Apple MagSafe charger.




Overall I'm very happy with how it turned out. The 10.25" screen is about the same size as the factory screen in my B9 allroad, but it doesn't stick out of the dash as tall. The next thing on the list is a black headliner swap and a set of flush roof rails from a B8 Avant while the headliner is out. Future plans include finding a set of carbon fiber interior trim and probably a few sets of wheels, of course.

Bonus pic with my previous blue allroad and another local buddy:

You continue to inspire me!!!

[dropshadow]

More progress.

[dropshadow]

Black headliner swap complete.


Flush Avant rails installed.

[makisupa]

Raising the stakes again dropshadow


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[Killerboots]

As hard as it was to finally decide to sell this allroad, I’m so happy to see it still getting all these awesome upgrades. Items I always wanted to do but backed off from doing over the last few years.

I didn’t know much about the allroad when I initially purchased it all those years ago. But it’s so cool that the guy who literally wrote the book on these is the new owner and I learned so much from you. Looking forward to following all your new progress and updates!

I salute you @dropshadow

[PartsByTopher]

Lowering the rails and raising the stakes!


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[dropshadow]

As hard as it was to finally decide to sell this allroad, I’m so happy to see it still getting all these awesome upgrades. Items I always wanted to do but backed off from doing over the last few years.

I didn’t know much about the allroad when I initially purchased it all those years ago. But it’s so cool that the guy who literally wrote the book on these is the new owner and I learned so much from you. Looking forward to following all your new progress and updates!

I salute you @dropshadow

I still feel very lucky to be the caretaker for this excellent car.

[dropshadow]

Lowering the rails and raising the stakes!


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HUGE thanks to @PartsByTopher for the help in figuring out part numbers and sourcing the most important pieces of this project. The brand new headliner and sunshade straight from Germany arrived fast and the price was unbeatable. Can’t thank you enough!

[dropshadow]

Back to work.

[Markao66]

so I just finished reading all 3 built threads by @dropshadow and pulled the trigger on a 16 black/brown int.

feels good to be back in a wagon.

[19birel]

Digging the black mirrors! Hating how this is yet another thread making me wish I had a wagon haha

[dropshadow]

Just a couple recent pics in my parking garage at work. I find myself taking a lot of pics of this car every time I park it.

[redavant]

Dang… so sexy!!!

[eljay]

Digging the black mirrors! Hating how this is yet another thread making me wish I had a wagon haha

Resistance is futile... ;)

[avantagg]

Nice touch with the headliner swap and rails Sean! Man, this thing just keeps getting better.

[dropshadow]

Visited family this weekend and took a couple pics not far from where I grew up.

[dropshadow]

Replaced a faulty water pump:


Mounted a set of bronze CI-R's for the last couple weeks of summer wheel season:

[dropshadow]

[redavant]

This looks amazing, Sean!!!

[dropshadow]

Quattro season is once again here, so the CI-R’s got a good cleaning before being put into storage. I’ll miss them, but I do love how this car looks on peelers.

[eljay]

Looks fantastic!
Do you have any pictures with the suspension at the highest setting?

[dropshadow]

Heads-up: This car will be going up for sale very soon. If you're interested, shoot me a PM.

[eljay]

Heads-up: This car will be going up for sale very soon. If you're interested, shoot me a PM.

Oh snap...

[19birel]

Anything lined up as a replacement?

[eljay]

Anything lined up as a replacement?

I think the question is: what model year Allroad will be replacing it?

[StraightWisdom]

So clean, I love it.. def taking some inspiration from this ride.