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    Veteran Member Four Rings Ruska's Avatar
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    EüRöKARVER: a B8.5 Allroad Story

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    Just over a year ago I said goodbye to my beloved B6 A4 Avant and hello to a Glacier White B8.5 Allroad. I searched far and wide for about a year before finding the right one, of course it had to be on the other side of the country. A plane ride, some paperwork and a sweet 3 day cross-country road trip with my dad as co-pilot and it was home...

    Originally the Allroad was to be my replacement daily driver while I continued to work on my project car, a B6 sedan. I have since decided to part-out the sedan and focus on the Allroad.

    Codename: EüRöKARVER
    If you snowboard you're probably familiar with the term "eurocarving". Back in the day freestyle snowboarding was prominent in America, while in Europe it was all about freeriding. Stance, style, speed, turns and getting low. These are some of the ingredients associated with eurocarving. As an ex pro snowboarder, who still enjoys a regular dose of eurocarving himself, the definition seemed to appropriately represent what I had in mind for my new glacier white euro wagon.

    For the B6 parts please see my B6 PART-OUT THREAD Most if not all sales will be re-directed into EüRöKARVER

    2013 A4 Allroad Premium Plus
    Sport pkg (sport seats, flat bottom steering wheel with paddle shifters, black headliner, 19in wheels)


    MODS

    ENGINE/PERFORMANCE:

    CTS K04 (revised version) with HFC
    GIAC K04 software
    ECS Kohlefaser Luft-Technik Intake
    ECS Luft-Technik Front Mount Intercooler and Charge Pipe System
    Magnaflow Catback exhaust
    Vogtland Coilovers
    Hotchkis sway bars front and rear
    034 X-Brace
    ECS Complete Drivetrain Mount Insert Kit
    ECS 12.5mm Spacers (for the stock 19s - front & back)
    ECS Stage 3 Porsche BBK (front)
    ECS Stage 1 S4 rear brake kit w/ S4 calipers and carriers
    ECS Carbon fiber engine cover
    R8 Red top ignition coils
    R8 oil cap
    R8 reservoir cap

    EXTERIOR:

    BBS CH-R 20x10.5 ET25 (Satin Titanium/Red centercaps)
    S5 aluminum mirrors
    De-badged
    Vinyl wrap roof gloss black
    THULE Atlantis roofbox (color matched Glacier White) with THULE Aeroblade Edge cross bars
    Tinted front windows to match factory rear window tint
    LAMIN-X headlights (light tint)
    LAMIN-X fog lights (yellow)
    3000K fog light bulbs
    LED reverse back-up bulbs
    Remote Hatch Operation Module - to be installed

    Wishlist / To Do:

    Ecodes
    RS4 hatch spoiler
    Tail light / rear reflector tint
    Paint gray flares, bumper lowers satin black

    INTERIOR:

    RS aluminum pedal set (throttle, brake, dead)
    P3 Gauge - Ordered
    Red ring Engine Start/Stop button
    LED interior bulbs
    Under seat storage bins
    Weathertech floor mats and rear cargo mat

    Wishlist / To Do:

    Perforated air leather RS flat bottom steering wheel with extended aluminum paddle shifters
    Perforated air leather shifter knob - maybe S-Tronic or RS
    S or RS seats ???

    VAGCOM:

    Remote operation windows/sunroof
    Enable drive select "Efficiency" mode
    Gauge sweep
    Enable VIM
    Disable seatbelt chime
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    The old daily driver (and old lady)



    Taking delivery



    The drive home

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    Interesting Paint gray flares, bumper lowers satin black....do you plan on getting it done professionaly or diy?

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    Excellent color choice


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    Welcome to team Allroad.

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    The drive from Kelowna through Calgary is a nice one too. I'd do that just for fun.

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    Your going to like the GIAC tune, I made 290whp/335wtq on E85. Too bad in Canada there is not a lot of E85 around. Kelowna!! The Big White!! I went to college in Missoula Montana and wandered up into BC once in awhile. At the time, there was no speed limit in Montana and it was 100km/hr in most of BC, it was really hard not to speed. I was all about the backcountry and freeriding myself, good to see others sharing in those same experiences!! It looks like you know your way around Audis so I'm sure you will make yours into something pretty cool when its done!
    Cheers!

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    Beautiful car! I’m jealous of your car and “old lady”. She’s a hottie.

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    Veteran Member Four Rings Ruska's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by chip_ View Post
    Interesting Paint gray flares, bumper lowers satin black....do you plan on getting it done professionaly or diy?
    Thinking I might tackle it myself

    Quote Originally Posted by KFizz View Post
    The drive from Kelowna through Calgary is a nice one too. I'd do that just for fun.

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    Its gorgeous, the rest of the way through the prairies is pretty boring but it gets nice again in northern Ontario

    Quote Originally Posted by AUDacIouS4 View Post
    Your going to like the GIAC tune, I made 290whp/335wtq on E85. Too bad in Canada there is not a lot of E85 around. Kelowna!! The Big White!! I went to college in Missoula Montana and wandered up into BC once in awhile. At the time, there was no speed limit in Montana and it was 100km/hr in most of BC, it was really hard not to speed. I was all about the backcountry and freeriding myself, good to see others sharing in those same experiences!! It looks like you know your way around Audis so I'm sure you will make yours into something pretty cool when its done!
    Cheers!

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    Definitely enjoying it so far, can't wait to get a few more supporting mods installed to make it even better. I still haven't come across any E85 around me, curious to see how it runs.

    Quote Originally Posted by BeerBrent View Post
    Beautiful car! I’m jealous of your car and “old lady”. She’s a hottie.
    lol thanks man

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ruska View Post
    goodbye to my beloved B6 A4 Avant and hello to a Glacier White B8.5 Allroad
    Both look amazing, congrats on the new purchase.
    2012 Monsoon B8 A4 Avant S-Line Prestige Package Black Optic : KO4, OEM Gauge Conversion, OEM Facelift LED Brake lights, OEM RS Interior Door handles, Full Engine Rebuild IE, Solid pipe, ECS intercooler, Porsche brake kit

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    Veteran Member Three Rings Wagoon's Avatar
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    Love me some allroad builds! Can't wait to see it come together.

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    2016 allroad quattro // rsfauxroad // 3p // stg2 e85

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    Hotchkis sways ordered and just got my wheels back from a refinish

    Tease...


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    Those are gonna look good!

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    Updates?

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    I want your roof box!


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    Veteran Member Four Rings Ruska's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by egkrezz View Post
    Updates?
    Coming soon!
    Some new parts just arrived but still waiting on a bunch more. My ECS/Porsche BBK eta keeps getting pushed back and now it shows backordered. My OEM front pads are toast and it looks like I wont be able to wait any longer for the kit to replace them. Ill have to swap them out for the time being as I continue to wait.

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    Veteran Member Four Rings Ruska's Avatar
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    So I’m still waiting for my brake kit not to be backordered. If anyone has a lead on some Porsche 19Z calipers let me know.
    I installed some new front pads in the meantime because I was just about metal on metal.

    Good news though, my exhaust, sway bars and drivetrain mount kit are all being installed next week.
    Should transform the feel and sound significantly.


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    EüRöKARVER: a B8.5 Allroad Story

    Found an older sibling the other day...

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    ^ Awesome pic!
    Why arent your refinished wheels on?
    I'm as cool as a cucumber in a bowl of hot sauce.

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    nice choice with the white! :P

    I did the opposite trip from thundery bay to calgary in an r32 when i had it. so fun in a new car!

    looking forward to updates.

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    Veteran Member Four Rings Ruska's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by BeerBrent View Post
    ^ Awesome pic!
    Why arent your refinished wheels on?
    the main reason was because my worn brakes were so dusty. My stock wheels are almost black after a week of driving. I was holding off thinking I would have had my new brake kit by now

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    Veteran Member Four Rings Ruska's Avatar
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    Finally installed my Hotchkis front and rear sways, ECS drivetrain mount insert kit and Magnaflow exhaust. Car feels and sounds great. Definitely a more solid feel and improved handling. I've found the B8 chassis has a bigger more floaty/looser feel than my previous B6 cars. Now, paired with the coilovers, it stays planted and flat in the turns. Spirited driving is much more enjoyable and confidence inspiring. The little exhaust burps while shifting under acceleration add to the experience as well.

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    Thanks for choosing Magnaflow, Ruska! We're glad to hear you like the new sound!

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    EüRöKARVER: a B8.5 Allroad Story

    Big update...

    With the help from ECS Tuning I was finally able to source a set of Porsche 19Z calipers for my stage 3 setup. Had my rear S4 calipers powder coated to match and got everything installed yesterday. Also installed an 034 X-Brace, RS style pedals and de-badged the rear hatch. Will be going in for window tint and black vinyl roof wrap soon.

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    Quick little install today

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    EüRöKARVER: a B8.5 Allroad Story

    Ran into a big roadblock today. My DPE wheels don’t clear the new BBK. I’ll unfortunately have to sell them and search for something else. I was strongly considering BBS CH-Rs before I got these and might go back to that plan.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Ruska View Post
    Ran into a big roadblock today. My DPE wheels don’t clear the new BBK. I’ll unfortunately have to sell them and search for something else. I was strongly considering BBS CH-Rs before I got these and might go back to that plan.


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    Thanks to Firaz @SimplyTire for setting me up with the new shoes
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    Veteran Member Four Rings Ruska's Avatar
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    EüRöKARVER: a B8.5 Allroad Story

    Black Friday update!

    Was able to sell some more parts from my previous B6 project and take advantage of the Black Friday sales going on. Just ordered the new revised CTS K04 and paired it with a HFC. Thanks to Nik at CTS for the help.

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    I've been helping a buddy find a used S5. One of them had an AWE exhaust which melted my heart. Got any sound clips of your exhaust? Is it quiet in the cabin?
    2013 allroad Glacier White/Black Sport. Many Mods.

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    Veteran Member Four Rings Ruska's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chatchie View Post
    I've been helping a buddy find a used S5. One of them had an AWE exhaust which melted my heart. Got any sound clips of your exhaust? Is it quiet in the cabin?
    Love AWE. Had it on my B6. I don’t have any sound clips but I will say the magnaflow is ever so slightly quieter. Still loud enough when you step on it. I’ve heard adding an aftermarket downpipe really amps up the volume though.


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    Veteran Member Four Rings Ruska's Avatar
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    Presents have arrived...
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    Nice build you got going here!

    I too run the Magnaflow exhaust...with IE Downpipe def noticed by all

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    Veteran Member Four Rings Ruska's Avatar
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    Overdue isolation update...
    Weather was finally nice enough today to get my ECS front mount intercooler installed.
    Very nice product, install very straight forward.

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    Veteran Member Four Rings Ruska's Avatar
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    Back to summer mode with my personal wrench pup Penny

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ruska View Post
    Overdue isolation update...
    Weather was finally nice enough today to get my ECS front mount intercooler installed.
    Very nice product, install very straight forward.

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    It's flying!

    Are the S5 mirrors a straight swap? Do you have side assist as well?
    Current: 2016 Audi A4 Allroad (in progress)
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    Quote Originally Posted by eljay View Post
    It's flying!

    Are the S5 mirrors a straight swap? Do you have side assist as well?
    yes straight swap. I do have side assist

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    Turbo Tuesday!
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    What turbo/tune are you using?


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    Quote Originally Posted by JLAllroad View Post
    What turbo/tune are you using?


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