2012 Avant; The Lawyer's Wife's Wagon

[Kempr21]

Hey man, Love the car! Ive been working on my avant as well and it looks like you put on the rs rear spoiler. Did you scoop it off of Ebay? Ive been really thinking about picking one up to make that hatch more aggressive. How do you like the ST coils? seems like you've had them on for some time now.

thanks

[TwinTipSkier]

Hey man, Love the car! Ive been working on my avant as well and it looks like you put on the rs rear spoiler. Did you scoop it off of Ebay? Ive been really thinking about picking one up to make that hatch more aggressive. How do you like the ST coils? seems like you've had them on for some time now.

thanks

Thanks for the kind words!

Yup, the spoiler is an Ebay special.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/AUDI-A4-B8-...-/201998758791

Closest link I could find. Came from Poland.

The Ebay one is not for the faint of heart or if you are overly OCD.

It was a labor of love to get that baby flush.

Fitment was 3 dabs of 2 stage epoxy I had lying around and 3M extreme double sided tape in strategic locations.


Reg. STs;

They've held up pretty well, considering salty new england roads. I've adjusted them 3 time, last adjustment was over a year ago. Been happy with the ride height since, so the threads have built up surface rust. Prob knock right off with wire brush, but no weeping shocks, and ride comfort is still the same 3 years later... things to consider if you plan on long term with STs.

TBH, if I was to do it again, KWs.




Since I'm terrible at updating my own thread, hes a few more pictures updates & details(I'm sure most of you have seen them);

The new "RS4" hatch spoiler finally mounted!




Then I did an S4 seat swap








I'm writing up a proper update for this thread with details, links, and much better pictures of her from this summer, also hopefully answer some questions to benefit the community of my experiences.

Happy modding everyone

[BeerBrent]

Stupid question of the day - Does that spoiler go over the stock spoiler?
Can you post a couple pics of it from the rear?
I love your car. I really like red Avants.

[19birel]

Looking good! The RS4 style bumper and spoiler are a nice touch, and S4 seats are always a good call. Keep up the great work!

[Kempr21]

Thank you for the info!! But yes more pics and angles of the rear wing Please! I would figure it makes the rear end look a lot more aggressive cause the stocker is so boring

[TwinTipSkier]

Looking good! The RS4 style bumper and spoiler are a nice touch, and S4 seats are always a good call. Keep up the great work!

Thanks!

Thank you for the info!! But yes more pics and angles of the rear wing Please! I would figure it makes the rear end look a lot more aggressive cause the stocker is so boring

Will do! Its very subtle. Even when you're looking for it. I feel like all new SUV's hatch spoilers are way more pronounced. More pictures in the works... Need to figure out another photo hosting site...

[TwinTipSkier]

Hi Audizine,

I've kind of been all over the place since the start of this thread, with random updates, etc. (Audizine is my "bored at work" escape... shhhhhhh)
And in light of the increasing number of PM's I have been recieving over my lowly little wago, I thought a full fledged update would be benefical.

So.... In an attempt to bring it all back together with a proper update, heres the old purchase day photo, current photo & also current full mod list with installation dates & links I found/used to help me accomplish all my mods (Also with my thoughts and notes).

Dislaimers;
1) PLEASE keep in mind, I'm just a regular IT guy who likes to pretend to be an vw mechanic! These are just the modification/maintanance/checks that I did on my B8 over the past few years... yes, there are different oils, plugs, tunes, part #s, flavors, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, sprinkles... In the end its your car, but if you like what I did, go for it. "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery", I won't be offended. But please don't yell at me or blame me if things goes south on you!
2) I'm limited to the number of pictures I can save to Audizine album atm (I'm no photographer and dont have an online photo album yet). I'm in the process of moving my good photos over and adding my most current ones, so I don't loose my B6 photos. The local Audizine hosted album ones will have to do for you guys for now! Please be patient


*Highlights are in sig, but a lot of small things are missed that I wanted to note for future me.
**NO oil consumption, build date is 1/12 (from door sill plaque)
***Can't decide if I have a problem or not...

::2012 B8 A4 Avant Premium @ 35k miles::

Purchase Day



Current Day (minus RS4 wing)




(11/2015)
Purchase Date

Rotella T6 5w40 switch
~ PLEASE DO NOT TURN THIS THREAD INTO AN OIL THREAD!!!!!!! It is just what I have been running in all my VW turbo motors with great success into their 175k+ trade in mileage...

Dipstick
~ 06J115611E
~ https://www.europaparts.com/oil-dips...6j115611e.html <- the one I bought
~ B8s do not come with a dipstick. Do yourself a favor and try not to rely solely on the MMI... The yellow OEM one touches the hood a bit, people trim it, I didn't. ECS makes a flatter top version to solve this, but whatever floats your boat.

VAG-COM tweaks; needle sweep, chime deletes, battery level gauge, etc.
~ https://store.ross-tech.com/shop/vchv2_ent/
~ https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...-Complete-List
~ You own a VW/Audi product and are viewing an enthusiast forum, buy the "Enthusiast " one, you won't regret it.



(2/2016)
034 Oil Catch Can
~ https://store.034motorsport.com/catc...-2-0-tfsi.html
~ Had the 42Draft Design one on my B6, read it mitigates carbon build up (probably only to an extent, but I'll take it as good insurance anyway).

"R8" Red top coil packs
~ https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...06e905115fkt2/

NGK BKR7EIX plugs
~ https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ngk-part...r/bkr7eix4cly/

Podi Gauge
~ Boost gauge; https://podi.ca/
~ Because I like looking at boost.

ST-X Coilovers
~ http://www.stsuspensions.com/product...30&order=price
~ I have a wagon, keep that in mind when ordering any type of suspension. They are different.
~ 3 years on, ride is still like when they were new. Surface rust on threads, splash out for KW if you don't want to deal with that.

Alignment
~ Just have whoever installs your coilovers do your alignment, or get friendly with your local town fair.
~ Yes, this needs to be done.

Timing tensioner part # revision check at my local shop during alignment
~ https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...Failure-Thread
~ I'm "current"!



(8/2016)
034 High flow cat
~ https://store.034motorsport.com/high...-2-0-tfsi.html

Mototec Touring 3" Exhaust
~ https://www.eurosporttuning.com/moto...-dual-tip.html
~ I have "Touring", this only replaces the backboxes and central resonator. It keeps the downpipe resonator after the cat.
~ Had the "sport" version on my old A4, which gets rid of all resonators, and while it was a great exhaust in my "earlier" years I'm just too old for drone now. This combo of HFC, oem downpipe resonator, Mototec central resonator and backboxes provides me with a happy medium thats quiet under 3k rpm and "wakes up" when you get on it.
~ Again, there are many flavors of exhaust, but the price point + my end goal of noise are my reasons. And the quality of these Mototecs are fantastic.

APR Stage 2, single 93 file
~ This will put your rear O2 senor in "Not Supported" and you will FAIL in locales with ODBII inspection readiness checks...
~ I cannot tell you what to do... it's all about having a supportive shop close by who will flash you back to stock/stg 1 and put your OEM cat back in, or if you want to keep the HFC in; do the song and dance of clearing your cat codes and timing it "just right" before inspection time.
~ PLEASE DO NOT TURN THIS THREAD INTO AN EPA *TSK TSK*, I get ~35+ MPG and 415 miles EASY on my tank, so it is what it is...



(9/2016)
S4 Rear stabilizer
~ 8K0511305AB
~ If I didnt get it from a co-worker who changed sways on his S4, I probably would have gone 034 or H&R
~ Do yourself a favor and drop the rear exhaust backboxes

Moog steel rear stabilizer links
~ https://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/moog-k750361
~ Fun mod with the rear stabilizer

3.0 TDI intercooler
~ 8K0145805E
~ I bought through Rockauto.com; Nissens Part Number:96618
~ People have since moved on to the ECS lufttec(sp?) it's a great deal and many AZ members have loved it, but I like to keep the "OEM-ness". So if thats also your thing too, go for it. The 3.0 TDI is probably a little lacking for those of you with K04s in warmer average climates however...



(12/2016)
GoFastBits Diverter Valve+
~ http://www.gfb.com.au/products/blow-...cations-detail
~ I liked seeing 20+ psi on my podi everyday , so I figured my OEM diverter valve could use an upgrade.
~ In my browsing Audizine, there have been some claims that it causes problems but I haven't experienced any and its held up pretty good. Almost 3 years in and I haven't had to re-oil it. Probably should take a look at it...



(1>>3/2017)
Xenon headlight upgrade (lamin-x'd)
~ http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...?highlight=DIY
~ https://www.hidconcept.com/
~ https://www.ampire.de/Multimedia/KUF...Nr=36229&p=299
~ Originally didn't want to do this... but I got a bad case of "projector envy" and slowly started assembling the parts and getting ready, found a used set of housings on eBay and new bulbs and ballasts from HIDconcept
~ Nothing more to say... follow that DIY thread and you will be happy



(5/2017)
Ultra Racing Strut Brace
~ https://www.amazon.com/ULTRA-RACING-.../dp/B01E6P8QLE
~ It braces my struts... oh, I peeled that little plaque off and painted it black also.



(7/2017)
JC Sportline Front Splitter
~ https://www.amazon.com/JCSPORTLINE-F.../dp/B00TQ4HPKY
~ Keep an eye on Amazon if you want the un-painted, fiberglass version. Those typically run closer to 200$ when you can find it.
~ I still have it, just with some "low life" scrapes on it. No I'm not selling it, I plan on putting my OEM Non-Sline bumper back on when winter season comes back (Yes, I'm that crazy)



(10/2017)
Strafe design skirts
~ https://www.strafedesign.com/collect...dr-side-skirts
~ I was intrigued by the simple design and wanted to keep the clean look of my avant's profile. These did the trick. I may paint them body color... haven't decided.

BBS SR 18x8 et35 w/ Continental DWS
~ https://www.ecstuning.com/b-bbs-part...ur/sr014sgkt1/
~ I'm not into the stance scene (as much as I like the look), I just wanted to keep the same rolling diameter with a bit of style over my OEM 17s and still deal with potholes like a normal car...
~ https://tiresize.com/comparison/ <- Useful when choosing tire size!



(12/2017)
Akebono Pads/Zimmerman rotors all round
~ Wanted low dust and my rotors hats to not rust
~ Wish they had a little more initial "bite", but my goodness, they do not dust at ALL!

S4 3 spoke steering wheel (I did not do paddle shift retro-fit, don't really care enough.)
~ https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...-Beyond/page17
~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cR_qZH4-wg
~ "Gift" from same coworker with the S4
~ I originally had a 4spoke steering wheel, you can use the same airbag, just need to remove the plastic cover and trim the sides and bottom ever so slightly to allow the plastic cover to seat. You'll see what I mean if you dive into this mod... It's not hard.
~ Used lettuce's thread(Which is a goldmine btw) & advice + the youtube how-to for a B7... pretty much the same.



(2/2018)
S-tronic shifter
~ https://europrice.us/shift-knob-s-tronic-dsg
~ https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...onic-Knob-swap
~ TAKE YOUR TIME TWISTING THAT LITTLE WHITE PIECE OF PLASTIC! Slowly heat up and crank it, over and over, until it is 90 degrees from where it started.

Base Seats thigh bolster screw removal
~ I'm 6ft+, lets the thigh bolster come up higher for better support.
~ Remove the front nut at the end of the height adjuster spiral gear under the driver seat to allow for an extra inch of upper leg support (the nut is pinched on, you need to release the pinches in the metal and it will just spin off).
~ Careful not to over-extend the motor and gear now, if you do, it makes a nasty noise.
~ Silly mod, but im surprised at how much more comfortable the base seats were during long drives.

Yi Qi Audi Chinese Domestic Market rear emblem
~ 4E08537422ZZ
~ Coworker in Shanghai, China bought it for me as a CNY gift at an FAW dealer for fun.



(5/2018)
ECS hard pipe kit (+turbo muffler delete, +sound box delete)
ECS silicone turbo intake pipe
~ https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...002894ecs01kt/
~ https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...00672ecs01a~a/
~ My OEM rubber hoses appeared to be cracking in certain areas after 2+ years of stage 2 tune.

Xenon UK "RS" front bumper swap
~ https://www.xenonz.co.uk/store/p122/...4-B8-2008-2012
~ BODYWORK TAKES PATIENCE. If you don't have that or much experience with sanding, prepping plastic panels, do not attempt.
~ It fits well out of the box, but will deform a little after painting, you need to change the bumper bar as the OEM one is a little thicker in places and will not allow the bumper to match the body lines near headlights.
~ Side fender clips need to be trimmed flush.
~ Professionally painted.
~ Also be prepared to loose your foglights, lol (It's worth it ).

RS4 Hatch Spoiler (Fiberglass Replica)
~ https://www.ebay.com/itm/AUDI-A4-B8-...-/201998758791 <- One I bought.
~ https://tagmotorsports.com/b8-5-audi...ad-rs4-spoiler <- Legit one.
~ Professionally painted.
~ It is adhered to the OEM liftgate spoiler. If you have OEM S-Line trim, I've read it will not fit (even the OEM B8.5 RS4 spoiler is fitted to a non-sline hatch via double-sided tape... go figure.)
~ AGAIN, BODYWORK TAKES PATIENCE. If you don't have that or much experience with sanding, prepping plastic panels, do not attempt.



8/2018
S4 Seat Swap
~ https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...eat-swap-D-I-Y (Thank you for your service 7speed, rest in peace & godspeed to you Sir)
~ Found a set on eBay with some scuffs and cuts in the leather for crazy cheap
~ Had local upholstery shop repair the panels and they look great!
~ I don't have memory seats, nor did the S4 seats, so the only thing I had to do during the swap was change the passenger seat "ass sensing" grey module to the one from my original passenger seat.



Unknown Date
ECS Skid plate
~ Probably should go hand in hand when installing some coil-overs...



::2012 B8 A4 Avant Premium @ 90k miles::







On tap for the coming months are;

+Intake valve carbon clean
(my boroscope shows some, but really not that bad for 90k! It looks mostly dry and not wet, if that means anything???)

+Change original timing belt

+Change original water pump

+Change original coolant

+Change original brake fluid


Other than being kind of low, the "modifications" have been rock solid and a perfect compromise for a really fun daily driver car. Albiet, they are mostly bolt-ons.
I DIY as much as possible, but sometimes I have to adult at my job abroad, so a local shop has been a HUGE help. (https://www.speedlifemotorsport.com Thanks Jason!)


As always, I welcome questions/comments/thoughts. Anything, good or bad!
I get a lot of "Why didn't you buy a prestige" or "Fulled loaded" A4 questions, I guess I just enjoy the thrill of modding what I can...

If you read this far... hiya!

Cheers,
-John

[BeerBrent]

Impressive update!

[avantagg]

So thorough! My updates are always so scattered. Never have time to properly document. Great work. Awesome avant.

[NathanGreatScott]

Nice work. I typically don't like red cars much at all, but yours makes me want one a little.

[BeerBrent]

Nice work. I typically don't like red cars much at all, but yours makes me want one a little.

I'm with you. I'm not typically a fan of red cars, but the red Avants and S4's look great.

[A4 Centaur]

Good looking ride and well put together!

[TwinTipSkier]

Thanks guys

You all responding and PM-ing me really do keep me motivated. Without AZ, I wouldn't have been able to do any of it. It's a lot of fun.

[Das Ponto]

Beauty! Love me a bright red wagon!

Nice work John

[Kempr21]

Do you have references to where the rs spoiler will not fit an S-line? This news saddens me. Maybe I will look into modifying the current spoiler... it is just so bloody boring...

[TwinTipSkier]

Sure do my friend.

Dropshadows post #4
https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...oiler-B8-Avant

I'm not sure if the S-line spoiler is taped on and can be removed, as kdaffy mentioned.
Still looking for you.

[K__bz]

man how are you getting so much out of your tank??
I average around 420-480 km / 55L
around 12l/100km in the last 3000 kms

Nice looking avant by the way!

Let me know if any of those mods helped influence your mileage.
I have been thinking of doing a tune as well as plugs/coil/hfc in the future.

[TwinTipSkier]

Hey K___bz,

Props for joining Audizine on my birthday!

That's a good question and interesting to think about.

Noticed my mileage got a pretty good bump after the tune/cat/exhaust alone, however, my commute is almost entirely highway so I was touching 30mpg before it anyway ( Very depressing, just noticed I'm doing ~18,500 miles per year ).

I would dare say it's 95% highway for 40 miles one way and for the most part, I'm a right lane, cruise control, slow a## driver during the week.

This leads me to believe that the biggest factor is the tune.


I'd like to think its lower drag from lowering it, catch can removing oil, plugs, coils, etc. Those probably didn't hurt it but I doubt it made as much difference as the tune.

Just got gas yesterday, 392 miles out of a 13.4 gallon receipt. Maybe because I rushed home Friday afternoon lol!

Edit: to check receipt

[BeerBrent]

Come on TwinTip... Get your shit together and post more pics of that awesome hatch spoiler!

[K__bz]

Hey K___bz,

Props for joining Audizine on my birthday!

That's a good question and interesting to think about.

Noticed my mileage got a pretty good bump after the tune/cat/exhaust alone, however, my commute is almost entirely highway so I was touching 30mpg before it anyway ( Very depressing, just noticed I'm doing ~18,500 miles per year ).

I would dare say it's 95% highway for 40 miles one way and for the most part, I'm a right lane, cruise control, slow a## driver during the week.

This leads me to believe that the biggest factor is the tune.


I'd like to think its lower drag from lowering it, catch can removing oil, plugs, coils, etc. Those probably didn't hurt it but I doubt it made as much difference as the tune.

Just got gas yesterday, 392 miles out of a 13.4 gallon receipt. Maybe because I rushed home Friday afternoon lol!

Edit: to check receipt

I just saw this post! Thanks man

I actually just did a tune recently and I am in the testing stages at the moment.

So far it seems to be the same. Maybe a bit better.

Time will tell.

Tune wise. It’s fucking awesome. Haha


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[19birel]

How did you install those strafe design side skirts? Another member on here with them said he drilled into his car which I'm not brave enough to do, was wondering if you had a less permanent solution haha.

[TwinTipSkier]

@K__bz, no worries. Have fun! I didn't do any of it with gas efficiency in mind

@19birel
Actually saw the post you mentioned. I used the same method as he did unfortunately. I also pre drilled and painted the holes before mounting because of proximity to ground, etc. If you're strategic with screw placement, you can attach it to the plastic under-shields, but then its pretty flimsy. That being said, I'm not sure I would rely on only epoxy or even the strongest of double sided tapes to secure these items.



I always like when I read threads and people add random pictures, so here is one of how she sits now.
Point Judith RI...



She passed another year of MA inspection too

Cheers AZ

[19birel]

@19birel
Actually saw the post you mentioned. I used the same method as he did unfortunately. I also pre drilled and painted the holes before mounting because of proximity to ground, etc. If you're strategic with screw placement, you can attach it to the plastic under-shields, but then its pretty flimsy. That being said, I'm not sure I would rely on only epoxy or even the strongest of double sided tapes to secure these items.

Darn, maybe I'll make a cheap set of my own out of some sort of plastic and just take the chance with the 3M tape.

[K__bz]

@TwinTipSkier

Yeah maybe I’ll just have to go to stage 2 to see if it improves my consumption ;)

Loving the car dude. You put a lot of work into it.


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[TwinTipSkier]

Chronological photo dump #1...

Hope you guys enjoy!

Autotrader, lol.


Trade day, still really miss that car



Post purchase cleaning.


Podi install.


Coilover install. (Before and after)




Catch can, coils, plugs.



Snow fun. (bought roof racks)



Exhaust.




TDI Intercooler.




GFB diverter install.



Tune day.



S4 jellyrolls, I mean antirolls.

[TwinTipSkier]

Chronological photo dump #2...

Vacation time randos.



New shoes.



Non-S line Lip.


Appearance ENHANCEments. (Mock-ups / Paint)







Gift from coworker in China. (Yi Qi Audi)


NE Dustoff 2018.



Visual ENHANCE install. (Post install randos)





Seat swap.





Randos I don't remember from when...








I think the car might be finished?

Started a kitty few months back for a k04/intercooler upgrade, but I'm actually quite happy with the looks and performance. Might be time to drive the wheels off her and see if she can handle 200k miles like my ol reliable B6...

Cheers Audizine!

[TwinTipSkier]

Hey Audizine,

Ran my yearly autoscan during an oil change the other day and most systems came up with no faults found...

However, 4 came back with some items I've never seen before.

Mostly concerned with the ABS/E-Brake faults... Haven't locked the brakes up to verify ABS functionality / E-brake works great!


Soliciting for some opinions (what to clear/ignore, what to take action with...)

TIA!



(Truncated)

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 03: ABS Brakes (J104) Labels:. 8K0-907-379-V1.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 907 379 BJ HW: 8K0 907 379 BJ
Component: ESP8 quattro H04 0060
Revision: -------- Serial number: --------------
Coding: 1D0D10
Shop #: WSC 06334 000 00000
VCID: 025E82EB940C2027889-8056

2 Faults Found:
01314 - Engine Control Module
013 - Check DTC Memory - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00101101
Fault Priority: 6
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 80
Mileage: 151105 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2019.03.19
Time: 11:32:56

Freeze Frame:
Hex Value: 0x0000
Hex Value: 0x07A2
Hex Value: 0x0026
Hex Value: 0x468E
Hex Value: 0x00FF

00473 - Control Module for Elect. Park/Hand Brake (J540)
013 - Check DTC Memory - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00101101
Fault Priority: 6
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 81
Mileage: 151105 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2019.03.19
Time: 11:32:57

Freeze Frame:
Hex Value: 0x0000
Hex Value: 0x62A2
Hex Value: 0x0032
Hex Value: 0x028F
Hex Value: 0x00FF


-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 05: Acc/Start Auth. (J393) Labels:. 8K0-907-064-05.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 907 064 CG HW: 8K0 907 064 CG
Component: BCM2 2.0 H05 0435
Revision: 00002001
Coding: 090200
Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
VCID: 77A8E33FCFCE758FAF7-8022

Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8T0 959 754 A HW: 8T0 959 754 A
Component: FBSAUDIB8 IDG H60 0072
Serial number: 0511000080606002

Subsystem 2 - Part No SW: 8K0 905 852 D HW: 8K0 905 852 D
Component: J764 ELV MLB H38 0042
Serial number: 2311000298745009

1 Fault Found:
00956 - Key 2
002 - Lower Limit Exceeded
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100010
Fault Priority: 3
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 39
Mileage: 151092 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2019.03.09
Time: 10:47:26

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 17: Instruments (J285) Labels:. 8T0-920-xxx-17.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 920 950 H HW: 8K0 920 950 H
Component: KOMBIINSTR. H20 0261
Revision: 00400000 Serial number: LRV10G81D
Coding: 831B11000300D705010000
Shop #: WSC 06335 123 12345
VCID: 343214339E385E974A5-8060

1 Fault Found:
01314 - Engine Control Module
004 - No Signal/Communication - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00100100
Fault Priority: 6
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 51
Mileage: 149557 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2019.02.04
Time: 09:44:10


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Address 56: Radio (J503) Labels:. 8Tx-035-1xx-56.clb
Part No SW: 8T1 035 186 R HW: 8T1 035 186 R
Component: Con3 Sirius H06 0351
Revision: 00000011 Serial number: AUZ5Z6L1689384
Coding: 04020002010285004119070800
Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
VCID: 46D65EFBF8A4DC07E41-8012

Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8T0 919 603 F HW: 8T0 919 603 F
Component: Display

2 Faults Found:
02635 - Tuner Not Enabled/Activated
000 - -
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100000
Fault Priority: 7
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 11
Mileage: 149557 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2019.02.04
Time: 09:56:02

03157 - Functionality limited due to Communications Disruption
000 - - - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00100000
Fault Priority: 6
Fault Frequency: 4
Reset counter: 81
Mileage: 149806 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2019.02.09
Time: 14:23:17

Freeze Frame:
Bin. Bits: 00000000
Bin. Bits: 00000000
Bin. Bits: 00000000
Bin. Bits: 00000000
Bin. Bits: 00000000
Bin. Bits: 10000000
Bin. Bits: 00000000
Bin. Bits: 00000000

[TwinTipSkier]

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/01314

Most of above is related to my recent re-flash for state inspection purposes.

False alarm...

Thanks for upping my thread view count.... LOL

Cheers guys.

[CONative]

Love what you’ve done with the red Avant but every time I see this car posted, I can’t help but think how good it would look with Euro-spec tail. That’s your next mod I think...

IMG_4581.JPG


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[guineag60]

Love the build, lots of great info man! I’m taking delivery of a red 12 A4 Avant s-line tomorrow and I’m in Ma as well. It’s been about 8 years since I’ve owned a Audi. I’m starting off similar stage 2 right off the bat.

[TwinTipSkier]

Love what you’ve done with the red Avant but every time I see this car posted, I can’t help but think how good it would look with Euro-spec tail. That’s your next mod I think...

Hmmm, perhaps.

Love the build, lots of great info man! I’m taking delivery of a red 12 A4 Avant s-line tomorrow and I’m in Ma as well. It’s been about 8 years since I’ve owned a Audi. I’m starting off similar stage 2 right off the bat.

Appreciate the kind words! & Congrats! The world needs more red wagons! (Hell I'll take any 'wagons' in general at this point!) Good luck with her and many safe miles!


::Update for my Wago::

... None... been out of the country since my last post. I washed off the pine pollen and filled the tank just yesterday, lmao.
Got myself engaged and been trying to buy a house, will this be the end of my Wagon modding!? STAY TUNED to find out

Cheers,
John

[guineag60]

How do you like your 034 catch can?

[TwinTipSkier]

Catches a lot of water in winter months. (~Once a week I drain it when I check my oil)

Summer much less so. (~Once a month I drain it)

Works well and catches a bit of oil (about 3cm of oil in a solo cup at those drain intervals).


FWIW my new charge piping is still coated in light film.

[TwinTipSkier]

Hi Audizine,


Update for 2019/2020 Fall Season...

@ 100k miles, avant is retiring in Tampa, FL.

After many years of saving, holding back on modding the avant further, I was fortunate enough in life to purchase a house with a garage and a backyard canal to Tampa Bay. (Because I know most of you want to know... Garage is an over-sized 1 car, but coming from Condo living and using my parents garage, this is a HUGE upgrade to having my own space!!!)

A far cry from my roots in Boston! But being a field service engineer by trade, working remotely or traveling to service sites is just part of the gig, so as long as I am nearby Tampa Int'l airport for work, + I have family down here and I prefer warm over cold!


Last weekend, loaded the avant up and drove her down the east coast in 2 days...

Pics for your click...


Personal items loaded up;




Arrived home;




Random Shot because I'm obssesed with the Palm tree in my front yard;




Exploring, parking where I shouldnt... (Embracing that Florida Man life :D )





Audizine Southeast local forums don't seem as busy as Northeast, but I've found a few local shops.

Cheers AZ!

[19birel]

Congrats on the move! Jealous of all that sunshine haha

[blew-dub]

congrats! will you be attending FixxFest on November 16?

[TwinTipSkier]

Thanks guys!

@blew-dub; Bradenton yeah? https://www.fixxfest.com/

For sure! Thanks for the heads up!

[Chatchie]

Hey man notices you were up in MA, I'm in the Taunton area. Any video clips of your exhaust? I see the exhaust is still available and sounds like something I might like. My 13' allroad has a hi flo cat but I wish it had a little more rumble without have any drone, nvh or being super loud. I'm almost middle aged.

[OnyxCobra]

Hey, first time seeing your build. Love the upgrades, huge improvement and it looks great! Can't blame you at all for leaving NE. enjoy the weather.

[TwinTipSkier]

Hey man notices you were up in MA, I'm in the Taunton area. Any video clips of your exhaust? I see the exhaust is still available and sounds like something I might like. My 13' allroad has a hi flo cat but I wish it had a little more rumble without have any drone, nvh or being super loud. I'm almost middle aged.

I do not, but I'll see what I can do in the coming days for you!

https://www.eurosporttuning.com/moto...-dual-tip.html

This is the one I have, and it looks like there is currently a sale for pretty cheap. Perhaps too cheap, but my past 3 VAG cars have had these Mototecs and I keep going back!

Not 100% sure on fitment for your B8.5 allroad, but I dont see why it wouldn't fit?????

FWIW, All this does it make a deeper noise at idle and if your above ~3k.
+ This will not replace the whole system, just replaces backboxes & central resonator. It will leave the front downpipe resonator. If your HFC came paired with a straight downpipe I am sure it will sound different.

APR OEM Diagram for reference;