Lava Build

**yossefay** · 05-12-2016 01:45 AM

Intro:
Creating this build page mainly for myself, as the majority of my posts will be common modifications that you all have seen before. Incase anyone is still reading/interested, I got my Volcano Red S4 this year with a little under 38,000 miles on the odometer. I'm going to receive a lot of hate/judgement for this, but this is my "true" first car (drove a 2005 Lexus Lx470 previously). I've always been obsessed with cars and the culture that goes along with them, and I'm almost certain I came out of the womb with either a HotRod magazine or a Dupont Registry. I want to use this build page to keep my modification/learning process documented, and to possibly gain some help/guidance along the way. While this introduction is definitely not necessary whatsoever, it's kind of my formal hello to you guys on the forums and also shows the side effects of Adderall.

The Car:
When I was first searching for an S4 in my price range (about a two years ago), the color red was just not an option. Apologies in advance to any Misano Red owners out there, but I never have like that color on the S4. I came across my Volcano Red S4 one day while I was going through my rounds of Autotrader, the classified section on Audizine, and Audi's pre-owned database. As many of you B8.5 owners might know, they are extremely hard to find within the $30,000-$40,000 price range, especially with decent mileage. It checked off almost all of the boxes I originally had: DSG (father's demand), Sport-Diff, Peelers, MMI, and B8.5 model year (facelift). Pictures of Volcano Red Audi's don't truly show the color off as well as seeing one in person does, so I took the risk and drove about 2 hours to go and see it. The previous owner appeared to have not missed a curb in the state of Ohio, and whoever they had in the passenger seat loved to throw the door into nearby objects. As of last month, I have had all of the rims professional resurfaced and refinished (part of the deal). I'm still scheduling a date to fix all of the dings, chips, and scratches even though I know it will regain many of them overtime as I continue to use the car year-round.

Here are some pictures of the car taken after picking it up:
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**yossefay** · 05-12-2016 01:55 AM

Here are some pictures after getting the peelers refurbished and adding window tint:

**Loe** · 05-12-2016 02:01 AM

Love this color in person, theres such a depth to it that doesnt capture in pictures.

**yossefay** · 05-12-2016 02:09 AM

Before receiving delivery of my car, I made a pretty comprehensive list of mods. Top of the list was the RS4 grille and after 2 months of consideration I pulled the trigger on it. The instruction manual for the ECS Grille wasn't perfect, so I made just about every dumb mistake in the book. Including plasti-dipping my crash bar with 8 coats (overkill I know), dipping my front rings, and assembly/disassembly it took me a whopping 5 hours to get it done. After learning the hard way I think I could probably do it again in 5-10 minutes tops. Here are some crappy iPhone pictures of the process and product.

**yossefay** · 05-12-2016 02:11 AM

Originally Posted by Loe

Love this color in person, theres such a depth to it that doesnt capture in pictures.

Couldn't agree more. Sometimes it's a darker red and other times it's bright orange...

**sa_seahawker** · 05-12-2016 02:24 AM

Originally Posted by Loe

Love this color in person, theres such a depth to it that doesnt capture in pictures.

agreed! my fav red color from Audi

**Jroyalty7** · 05-12-2016 05:07 AM

Looked at this same car!! They wouldn't budge on the price for me at all even though that sat on the car for a long time if I remember correctly. Congratulations love that color!

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**MrFunk** · 05-12-2016 05:25 AM

If you want to track your mods just for yourself you may want to check out wheelwell
Love that color! As stated above, in person it really pops.

**yossefay** · 05-12-2016 06:30 AM

Originally Posted by Jroyalty7

Looked at this same car!! They wouldn't budge on the price for me at all even though that sat on the car for a long time if I remember correctly. Congratulations love that color!

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From Airport Infiniti in Cleveland, right? They did say that they sat on it for over a month, so they were able to reduce the price and make a deal.

Originally Posted by MrFunk

If you want to track your mods just for yourself you may want to check out wheelwell
Love that color! As stated above, in person it really pops.

I actually have a wheelwell, just haven't started using it yet. I like the ability to share my build with a wide variety of B8 owners here though.

**Jroyalty7** · 05-12-2016 06:41 AM

Originally Posted by yossefay

From Airport Infiniti in Cleveland, right? They did say that they sat on it for over a month, so they were able to reduce the price and make a deal.

Yeah it was Airport Infiniti of Cleveland, not sure if its the same car then though because I was looking back in Jan/Feb but they had already had the car for months, I found it on cargurus and auto trader and offered to take it off their hands if they'd come down on price but they said they were at their bottom already so I didn't bother going any further with it. It was a little over 38k miles and the wheels were chewed up a bit, it also had a descent scratch on the front bumper... either way congrats again nice 1st car for yourself, just take care of it ;)

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**jrivera** · 05-12-2016 09:18 AM

Though I've never seen it in person, I love that color. Welcome!

**yossefay** · 05-12-2016 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by Jroyalty7

Looked at this same car!! They wouldn't budge on the price for me at all even though that sat on the car for a long time if I remember correctly. Congratulations love that color!

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Originally Posted by Jroyalty7

Yeah it was Airport Infiniti of Cleveland, not sure if its the same car then though because I was looking back in Jan/Feb but they had already had the car for months, I found it on cargurus and auto trader and offered to take it off their hands if they'd come down on price but they said they were at their bottom already so I didn't bother going any further with it. It was a little over 38k miles and the wheels were chewed up a bit, it also had a descent scratch on the front bumper... either way congrats again nice 1st car for yourself, just take care of it ;)

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That's my car... When I saw the rims and that scratch on the front bumper I was so upset. As part of the deal they payed to get the rims refurbished and they're going to pay for the scratches.

**S4ilicious** · 05-13-2016 03:29 AM

Had a Volcano Red B8.5 A4 before switching to Brilliant Black S4 and I gotta say, pictures do not do the Volcano Red justice. I got so ma y compliments from people asking "what color it was" and "I have never seen that color" haha next mod id recommend is some lowering! Really cleans up the area in the wheel wells

**Jroyalty7** · 05-13-2016 05:58 AM

Originally Posted by yossefay

That's my car... When I saw the rims and that scratch on the front bumper I was so upset. As part of the deal they payed to get the rims refurbished and they're going to pay for the scratches.

Gotcha! Yeah I had them send me a video walk around since I would be traveling, I'm in Buffalo, NY, and I wasn't in agreement on price with them. They wouldn't drop the price at all and didn't offer to fix any of the aforementioned issues, although I didn't ask either, but it worked out because I ended up in a '13 black phantom pearl Im very happy with, with a lot less miles, for very little more than what they were asking. Maybe next car I can get the lava red.

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**yossefay** · 05-15-2016 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by S4ilicious

Had a Volcano Red B8.5 A4 before switching to Brilliant Black S4 and I gotta say, pictures do not do the Volcano Red justice. I got so ma y compliments from people asking "what color it was" and "I have never seen that color" haha next mod id recommend is some lowering! Really cleans up the area in the wheel wells

I'm going to get some coilovers eventually. Little tight on money, so I will do some smaller things until things start flowing.

Originally Posted by Jroyalty7

Gotcha! Yeah I had them send me a video walk around since I would be traveling, I'm in Buffalo, NY, and I wasn't in agreement on price with them. They wouldn't drop the price at all and didn't offer to fix any of the aforementioned issues, although I didn't ask either, but it worked out because I ended up in a '13 black phantom pearl Im very happy with, with a lot less miles, for very little more than what they were asking. Maybe next car I can get the lava red.

I was originally going to get a Sepang Blue, Monsoon Grey, or Black one but due to my impatience I pulled the trigger on this. I think down the line I would like to get a Sepang Blue wrap. I'm not too concerned about the mileage because I know I'm going to put a lot on the car anyways.

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**yossefay** · 05-22-2016 09:36 PM

Just got my window trim wrapped in gloss black vinyl. It was $200 for the guy to do it, and the car was out for about 6 hours. For anyone on the fence about this modification, DO IT. I think that the chrome/polished trim really takes away from the paint color. You wouldn't paint a theater room white, would you?
Here are some (low quality) iPhone shots:

**snowmuch** · 05-22-2016 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by yossefay

Just got my window trim wrapped in gloss black vinyl. It was $200 for the guy to do it, and the car was out for about 6 hours. For anyone on the fence about this modification, DO IT. I think that the chrome/polished trim really takes away from the paint color. You wouldn't paint a theater room white, would you?
Here are some (low quality) iPhone shots:

Oh nice! I'm a certified 3m installer and I charge $299 for the window trims and only takes 2-3 hours

**whiped** · 05-22-2016 10:16 PM

I would do the mirrors as well. I think they look a little funny with the rest of it blacked out.

Regardless, great looking car

**yossefay** · 05-23-2016 01:31 AM

Originally Posted by whiped

I would do the mirrors as well. I think they look a little funny with the rest of it blacked out.

Regardless, great looking car

Thanks man. First I'm going to get the Luft-Intake system from ECS Tuning. Once my pockets have recuperated from that I'm definitely going to pick up a pair of carbon-fiber mirror caps (ECS Tuning as well).

**whiped** · 05-23-2016 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by yossefay

Thanks man. First I'm going to get the Luft-Intake system from ECS Tuning. Once my pockets have recuperated from that I'm definitely going to pick up a pair of carbon-fiber mirror caps (ECS Tuning as well).

Even better call! The SC whine is addicting!

**Pyromatic177** · 05-23-2016 08:41 AM

The Luft Technic intake is a fantastic Intake! I love mine. Excellent quality

**yossefay** · 05-29-2016 02:46 PM

Here are some crispier shots, as I haven't posted any good ones since before the RS4 grille install:

Buddy of mine picked up this RS5, so I had to put it in here.

**quietcropduster** · 05-29-2016 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by yossefay

Here are some pictures after getting the peelers refurbished and adding window tint:

What's with the cruiser in 1 of your pix? Lol

double thumbin' it!

**yossefay** · 05-29-2016 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by quietcropduster

What's with the cruiser in 1 of your pix? Lol

double thumbin' it!

We were told that we couldn't take pictures there, and then they gave us a couple recommendations

**yossefay** · 06-02-2016 09:38 PM

Got the new ECS Tuning intake in the mail yesterday. Wow do they package their products well! The carbon fiber weave looks like the same pattern in the interior which is cool, and there are no blemishes inside or out. Hopefully tomorrow morning I'll be able to throw this sucker on the car and get the whine that I've been wanting.

**TheLetterJay** · 06-02-2016 09:56 PM

^^^The sound from this thing is intoxicating. I'm pretty sure you'll love it!

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**yossefay** · 07-02-2016 11:55 PM

Ok, I'm finally updating this build! I put on the Michelin PSS's as well as the intake. The intake is worth every last dollar... I became used to the noise quickly and it doesn't seem as obtrusive as it originally did. Today I received my CF Supercharged Badges, ECS slotted and drilled rotors, and Akebono pads. I installed the badges today, and since then nobody has asked if my car is turbocharged!

**yossefay** · 07-20-2016 10:15 AM

Got the mirror caps in from ECS Tuning. The build quality is good, although it's not 100% carbon fiber. The bottom part of the mirror, or the piece underneath the glass, is black plastic. The install took forever and I almost abandoned the project mid-way through.

The results are worth the mental breakdowns as it looks gorgeous. Here are some pics of both the mirror caps, the new rotors, and the carbon fiber supercharged badges.

**sirsycott** · 07-20-2016 10:42 AM

clean , should get some wheels to match the rest of the car

also the fog silver trim to be blacked out too

i also contemplated this route but decided to instead keep the silver and the oem grill for contrast,

got rid of the peelers because they're a bitch to clean

**jmeenach** · 07-20-2016 11:27 AM

Looks great! I second the black wheels recommendation. Since everything else has been blacked out, I think the combo would look great.

**yossefay** · 07-20-2016 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by sirsycott

clean , should get some wheels to match the rest of the car

also the fog silver trim to be blacked out too

i also contemplated this route but decided to instead keep the silver and the oem grill for contrast,

got rid of the peelers because they're a bitch to clean

Originally Posted by jmeenach

Looks great! I second the black wheels recommendation. Since everything else has been blacked out, I think the combo would look great.

Bet you guys could guess what I'm doing next on the mod list.

**LYKUNO** · 07-20-2016 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by yossefay

We were told that we couldn't take pictures there, and then they gave us a couple recommendations

Wait, is that the Mill Creek Park Police?

Your car, and the tasteful mods you've done look great!

**yossefay** · 07-20-2016 09:54 PM

Yessir. You're from NE Ohio??? I've been following your posts for awhile and never noticed that! I hope your S4 is back in working order so that we can meet up sometime.

**LYKUNO** · 07-21-2016 06:53 AM

Yep, around the corner from the University of Mount Union (Go Raiders!). Hoping to get our S4 back in the next week or two. We get out your way fairly often, either to hike around the lake trails at Mill Creek or do shopping (which there's a lot of in Boardman!). Going to Baird Brothers Mill in Canfield this morning to pick up some specialty lumber.

**Over9000** · 07-21-2016 07:42 AM

Originally Posted by yossefay

Bet you guys could guess what I'm doing next on the mod list.

Totally shameless plug: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...SC-19x9-5-ET39

I've got what you need, and I have family in Pittsburgh and Ohio to make the trip for delivery.

**yossefay** · 07-21-2016 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by Over9000

Totally shameless plug: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...SC-19x9-5-ET39

I've got what you need, and I have family in Pittsburgh and Ohio to make the trip for delivery.

You have no idea how badly I want those. NO IDEA. I can't come up with that kind of cash at the moment sadly.

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**Over9000** · 07-21-2016 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by yossefay

You have no idea how badly I want those. NO IDEA. I can't come up with that kind of cash at the moment sadly.

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Well poop. I really wanted to see them on my favorite red too.

**yossefay** · 07-22-2016 06:24 PM

Just did the fog light grilles in black...

**14S4GWM** · 07-22-2016 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by yossefay

You have no idea how badly I want those. NO IDEA. I can't come up with that kind of cash at the moment sadly.

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Mommy and daddy will swing it for ya!