OEM+ 2012 Phantom Black Avant Build Thread

[bakedziti]

Those red star headers look great and I’m sure were $$$$. Glad to see you’ll have the wagon back and better than ever Chris!

PS - looking forward to sale threads of the old items (headers, HX IIRC, etc)

[avantagg]

Those red star headers look great and I’m sure were $$$$. Glad to see you’ll have the wagon back and better than ever Chris!

PS - looking forward to sale threads of the old items (headers, HX IIRC, etc)

Thanks Zeko, getting close. The Mertop headers and Merc V2 HX are going to someone locally, but if he passed on them I will let you know.

[s2kjpark]

I just finished following up with this entire thread from the beginning LOL. Stoked to see the car running again!

[avantagg]

I just finished following up with this entire thread from the beginning LOL. Stoked to see the car running again!

Thanks for following along! Bit of an update. The new motor is in, but we had to make some adjustments to the exhaust. Back on the road next week.

[hardfive]

Looking great man. What a road to travel.

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[avantagg]

It's been a long hiatus, but the wagon is finally back on the road again and running better than ever. Happy to have it back.

Over the winter while the replacement engine was getting put in I made a few updates to beef up the fueling and cooling systems on the car.

- Autotech HPFP rod installed
- Walbro 450 lpfp fabbed into OEM bucket (not yet installed but soon)
- Resdstar heat shielded headers
- Cooling system was divorced with a bigger Merc C7 S6 HX along with a self bleeding reservoir tank and an upgraded CWA100 cooling pump.
- Supercharger cerakoted black along with TB and inlet pipe
- Griptech 57mm pulley installed along with fresh OEM supercharger intercooler cores
- AEM Water/Meth system installed (i'll follow up with another post on my install)
- 034 Strut Brace installed

It's now sitting on OEM C6 RS6 20x9.5 ET39 Peelers with 255/30/20 rubber. The fitment is great, no rubbing issues at the current ride height, and they look pretty darn good I think.

[k.sigota]

Congrats on getting her back! Looks great!!!

[19birel]

Great job! glad to hear she's back on the road in time for summer!

Those 20" RS6 Peelers look the absolute business as well!

[makisupa]

Meh, it’s ok I guess….


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[dropshadow]

Meh, it’s ok I guess….

I feel like it could be lower.

[avantagg]

I feel like it could be lower.

Needs more low :)

[JLAllroad]

It's been a long hiatus, but the wagon is finally back on the road again and running better than ever. Happy to have it back.

Over the winter while the replacement engine was getting put in I made a few updates to beef up the fueling and cooling systems on the car.

- Autotech HPFP rod installed
- Walbro 450 lpfp fabbed into OEM bucket (not yet installed but soon)
- Resdstar heat shielded headers
- Cooling system was divorced with a bigger Merc C7 S6 HX along with a self bleeding reservoir tank and an upgraded CWA100 cooling pump.
- Supercharger cerakoted black along with TB and inlet pipe
- Griptech 57mm pulley installed along with fresh OEM supercharger intercooler cores
- AEM Water/Meth system installed (i'll follow up with another post on my install)
- 034 Strut Brace installed

It's now sitting on OEM C6 RS6 20x9.5 ET39 Peelers with 255/30/20 rubber. The fitment is great, no rubbing issues at the current ride height, and they look pretty darn good I think.

Any pictures or info on the Walbro set up?


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[rs4-380]

Nice to finally meet you last weekend, like I said, been admiring the car when I see it around for years.

[avantagg]

Nice to finally meet you last weekend, like I said, been admiring the car when I see it around for years.

Great to meet you last weekend as well man! I need to see that RS6

[rs4-380]

Great to meet you last weekend as well man! I need to see that RS6

It was there!

[avantagg]

It was there!

I thought that might have been yours. now I need a ride.

[avantagg]

Any pictures or info on the Walbro set up?


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Yes, I actually put together a separate thread about this. You can check it out here: https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...-To?p=14432498

[avantagg]

Been a while since I've posted any updates, mostly just enjoying the hell out of this thing! Here's a few pics from some recent adventures. I love this car, but lately I've been floating the idea of selling it as my lifestyle is changing with a growing family. Not really pressured to sell, but would consider letting it go if the price was right.

[Gunnark100]

Been a while since I've posted any updates, mostly just enjoying the hell out of this thing! Here's a few pics from some recent adventures. I love this car, but lately I've been floating the idea of selling it as my lifestyle is changing with a growing family. Not really pressured to sell, but would consider letting it go if the price was right.

You promised to keep it for boys when they grow up :). Hard to see best A4 build of AZ leaving big stage :(. Anyhow it was nice journey.

[avantagg]

You promised to keep it for boys when they grow up :). Hard to see best A4 build of AZ leaving big stage :(. Anyhow it was nice journey.

I know! Could still happen :) life moving quickly now with 3 growing kids.

[makisupa]

Dibs…………


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[dropshadow]

Dibs…………

Too late.

[makisupa]

Too late.

BLASPHEMY


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[wongster413]

Double dibs. I have a 2012 avant S-line black as well going to do the front end swap but don’t know if I’m going to pay a shop to do the engine swap. Someday… what front bumper do you have on there? I’m thinking of switching it out but want one with fog lights RS style


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[k.sigota]

Double dibs. I have a 2012 avant S-line black as well going to do the front end swap but don’t know if I’m going to pay a shop to do the engine swap. Someday… what front bumper do you have on there? I’m thinking of switching it out but want one with fog lights RS style


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From the first post: Full Facelift 2016 B8.5 Competition Plus Front Bumper w/ European Avant Rear Bumper

[simon b]

lately I've been floating the idea of selling it

Float me the number you're looking for.

[avantagg]

Float me the number you're looking for.

pm sent

[Iloq]

That's an awesome build Chris! I got to this forum today and man.. what a beauty. I know it's been a while since your last post and you probably sold the car already, but do you remember what is the color used on the wheels? Thank you very much

[Iloq]

Been a while since I've posted any updates, mostly just enjoying the hell out of this thing! Here's a few pics from some recent adventures. I love this car, but lately I've been floating the idea of selling it as my lifestyle is changing with a growing family. Not really pressured to sell, but would consider letting it go if the price was right.

That's an awesome build Chris! I got to this forum today and man.. what a beauty. I know it's been a while since your last post and you probably sold the car already, but do you remember what is the color used on the RS6 peelers? Thank you very much

[Allthea]

I think it's anthracite

...not that I have any reason to be interested.