Sepang Blue S4 Progression & Build Thread

**AKO** · 10-09-2018 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by RichS4B85

Following. Loving the work so far!

Thank you much appreciated.

**AKO** · 10-09-2018 05:38 PM

Euro sunvisors arrived today. Grabbed these over on Ebay.de, thanks to @jettagetupandgo for pointing out a few things in terms of ordering. Always helps whenever I have some questions. He too loves the small euro mods

Pretty straight forward the euro versions dont have airbag labels and add a small strap for papers. Very clean! Install is easy 5 mins at most.

Differences

Finished product. Very happy with this one cleans up the interior and removes the hideous overbearing stickers.

**Solarsuplex** · 10-09-2018 05:39 PM

I am satisfied with your purchase. Those pictures just iron in my want for. B9 rear view mirror though.

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**AKO** · 10-09-2018 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by Solarsuplex

I am satisfied with your purchase. Those pictures just iron in my want for. B9 rear view mirror though.

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Ready to find a set for yourself? B9 mirror would be nice. I dont mind this one for the moment. I need to look more into the modification needed to the way it mounts. It does not sound plug and play in terms of that.

**Rbb1485** · 10-09-2018 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by Solarsuplex

I am satisfied with your purchase. Those pictures just iron in my want for. B9 rear view mirror though.

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B9 rear view mirrors are so sexy

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**AKO** · 10-09-2018 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by Rbb1485

B9 rear view mirrors are so sexy

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Gonna be looking into that one.

**RichS4B85** · 10-10-2018 04:54 AM

Originally Posted by AKO

Ready to find a set for yourself? B9 mirror would be nice. I dont mind this one for the moment. I need to look more into the modification needed to the way it mounts. It does not sound plug and play in terms of that.

I'm ready to find a set for myself. I never knew i needed those in my life.

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**AKO** · 10-10-2018 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by RichS4B85

I'm ready to find a set for myself. I never knew i needed those in my life.

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Small detail but for the interior it makes the a huge difference.

**Riterbr** · 10-10-2018 07:23 AM

Do you have a link for the LED reverse lights? I have my windows tinted at 20% and am heavily relying on my backup camera when parking at my apartment... no street lights in the parking area :( Would you say they are much brighter than the OEM reverse lights?

**AKO** · 10-10-2018 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by Riterbr

Do you have a link for the LED reverse lights? I have my windows tinted at 20% and am heavily relying on my backup camera when parking at my apartment... no street lights in the parking area :( Would you say they are much brighter than the OEM reverse lights?

They are the reverse lights from Deautokey. They help alot with tinted windows and they are EXTREMELY bright. My friend and I joke that they are brighter than his headlights on his E90 lol. They are that bright, highly recommended no error codes either.

http://deautokey.com/product/audi-b6...or-free-bright

These are the ones you want. Maybe email them and make sure that is what they sell now. I got these about 2 years ago. The link I sent above says CREE LED which are the ones with projectors on them. I am not a fan of those. So send an email and double check.

**2013S4** · 10-10-2018 08:03 AM

I really like the visors! Any way to easily order them in the US?

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**AKO** · 10-10-2018 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by 2013S4

I really like the visors! Any way to easily order them in the US?

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Europrice is a good resource for Euro goodies here stateside.

https://europrice.us/sun-visor-extendable

**techracer** · 10-10-2018 08:39 AM

Why not just remove the stickers? I've done it on other cars and it's pretty easy. You can still see a tiny bit of where they were but you can't really tell unless you look for it.

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**AKO** · 10-10-2018 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by techracer

Why not just remove the stickers? I've done it on other cars and it's pretty easy. You can still see a tiny bit of where they were but you can't really tell unless you look for it.

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I tried it before on my B7. It leaves a noticable square where the sticker used to be. It might not bother some but I am OCD to the max and it would be worse than having the stickers.

**JettaGetUpandGo** · 10-10-2018 11:15 AM

Nice job on the visors! Mine actually have a clip that comes off the edge of the frame for the glass instead of the strap. The strap would have been a great place to hide an emergency $20 bill in the car. Under the ashtray works too, but this is a little more hidden. Who knew there were so many variants for visors...

**AKO** · 10-10-2018 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by JettaGetUpandGo

Nice job on the visors! Mine actually have a clip that comes off the edge of the frame for the glass instead of the strap. The strap would have been a great place to hide an emergency $20 bill in the car. Under the ashtray works too, but this is a little more hidden. Who knew there were so many variants for visors...

Thanks again for the pointers. I saw a few of those as well with the clips while browsing. I figured these would be a lot more useful and look a bit cleaner IMO. Yes many variants, there is telescoping or non as well.

**JettaGetUpandGo** · 10-10-2018 12:32 PM

I knew about the telescoping option, but no way to tell from an eBay auction. It would have been nice to have, but can certainly live without it.

**AKO** · 10-10-2018 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by JettaGetUpandGo

I knew about the telescoping option, but no way to tell from an eBay auction. It would have been nice to have, but can certainly live without it.

Absolutely, nothing I could see in the part numbers or ads that designated which were telescoping and which are not. Like you said something I can live without I don't see myself using that feature.

**Mops@Nemesis** · 10-10-2018 12:43 PM

Congrats man!! Great spec.

I just walked out to the garage to check out my rear view mirror.

**RichS4B85** · 10-10-2018 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by AKO

Absolutely, nothing I could see in the part numbers or ads that designated which were telescoping and which are not. Like you said something I can live without I don't see myself using that feature.

No chance to remove the telescoping rod from the OEM part and putting it in the euro part? May have to break it open I guess.

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**JettaGetUpandGo** · 10-10-2018 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by RichS4B85

No chance to remove the telescoping rod from the OEM part and putting it in the euro part? May have to break it open I guess.

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My Allroad didn't have this feature from the factory. I'd imagine the internals are different and don't see a way to take the visor apart.

**AKO** · 10-10-2018 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Mops@Nemesis

Congrats man!! Great spec.

I just walked out to the garage to check out my rear view mirror.

Thanks Mops.

Haha I keep looking at the photo's and it keeps growing on me

Originally Posted by RichS4B85

No chance to remove the telescoping rod from the OEM part and putting it in the euro part? May have to break it open I guess.

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From what I saw there is no way. Short of cutting open the actual visor it self which would not be ideal. I don't mind it at all though. If you are set on telescoping only the europrice option has the option to choose which you want.

Originally Posted by JettaGetUpandGo

My Allroad didn't have this feature from the factory. I'd imagine the internals are different and don't see a way to take the visor apart.

My S4 had it but I didn't know until I went to install the euro ones. Def no way to swap it over with out destroying both visors. I wonder what the indicating marker is showing which is which.

**AKO** · 10-11-2018 09:53 AM

Much needed wash yesterday. Brakes pads are dusting like crazy this was a weeks worth of driving. If the previous owner hadn't just had them replaced before sale they would be gone.

**AKO** · 10-21-2018 11:49 AM

Ordered R8 oil and coolant caps. Installed them but I was not happy at all with the way the coolant cap sat vertically. I had it that way a few days thinking it wouldn't bother me but it had to be changed. I ended up modifying the cap, initially i was a little wary of taking apart a $100+ cap but its perfect now.

After I modified it to sit horizontal.

Final product, very happy with how it came out.

**diabolical1** · 10-23-2018 02:40 PM

Beautiful car. I really like the color and trim. What is the stuff you used to clean your wheels?

**AKO** · 10-23-2018 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by diabolical1

Beautiful car. I really like the color and trim. What is the stuff you used to clean your wheels?

Thank you, I use Adams wheel cleaner. I just have it in a Griots bottle.

**AKO** · 11-14-2018 06:27 AM

Replaced another cap, cleaning up the engine bay further. The windshield washer cap that came with the car was a light blue.

**AKO** · 12-02-2018 01:41 AM

A couple of updates on the car went on. Car is progressing quicker than I thought. Very happy with it now!

- New Ecodes
- Osram CBI HID bulbs
- New OEM piano black gauge and MMI trim
- Disabled Passanger airbag ON/OFF light
- Llumar ceramic window tint. 25% sides and back & 50% on the windshield
- New black optics grille W/No holes
- New center dash air vent

**Envy187** · 12-04-2018 07:41 AM

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Those e-codes compliment that gorgeous Sepang Blue paint so much! Loving the progression.

**sikbuck** · 12-04-2018 08:06 AM

Where did you get those Ecodes?

**b6bydesign04** · 12-04-2018 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by AKO

Ordered R8 oil and coolant caps. Installed them but I was not happy at all with the way the coolant cap sat vertically. I had it that way a few days thinking it wouldn't bother me but it had to be changed. I ended up modifying the cap, initially i was a little wary of taking apart a $100+ cap but its perfect now.

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After I modified it to sit horizontal.

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Final product, very happy with how it came out.

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Whoa, that's awesome, how did you modify the coolant cap to sit horizontal? This would be big for B6/B7 people as well since it sits the same way (vertical) for us.

**rvcahawaii808** · 12-04-2018 11:32 AM

what is the difference with the new center air vent?

**AKO** · 12-04-2018 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by Envy187

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Those e-codes compliment that gorgeous Sepang Blue paint so much! Loving the progression.

Thank you. I think sepang is the one color the orange side markers stick out the most. Ecodes were a must!

Originally Posted by sikbuck

Where did you get those Ecodes?

The Ecodes were sourced from a seller on Ebay.de brand new in box. I will try and look for the seller.

Originally Posted by b6bydesign04

Whoa, that's awesome, how did you modify the coolant cap to sit horizontal? This would be big for B6/B7 people as well since it sits the same way (vertical) for us.

Thank you. The cap has to be taken apart and some minor modifications performed when apart. I can throw some photos and instructions together if there is interest. I was unable to find anything online myself. When modified you cannot tell a difference physically from OEM. It just sits properly.

Originally Posted by rvcahawaii808

what is the difference with the new center air vent?

No difference in design on the vent. Previous owner used one of those phone mounts that go in the vent. Left alot of scratches that bothered me. Tried to purchase a vent second hand on ebay but it came with broken tabs and in about as bad condition as my previous one. Bit the bullet and went brand new from Audi. Very pricey but worth avoiding the headache of rolling the dice again on a used unit.

**Solarsuplex** · 12-04-2018 01:09 PM

No scratches in this thread.

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**AKO** · 12-04-2018 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by Solarsuplex

No scratches in this thread.

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Hahaha #deathtoallscratches

**AKO** · 12-19-2018 09:21 AM

Went EPL ECU and TCU today. Really straight forward flash no hiccups.

**Solarsuplex** · 12-19-2018 10:36 AM

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

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**AKO** · 12-19-2018 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by Solarsuplex

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

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Thank you for allowing me to borrow the cable!!

**audigsr** · 12-20-2018 07:58 AM

Bump for a local. Clean car man! Keep up the good work. I also picked mine up from Beaverton, since I could not find a decent one in my area with the specs/color I was looking for. I'm sure the tabs and registration tax was killer as well lol.

**AKO** · 12-20-2018 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by audigsr

Bump for a local. Clean car man! Keep up the good work. I also picked mine up from Beaverton, since I could not find a decent one in my area with the specs/color I was looking for. I'm sure the tabs and registration tax was killer as well lol.

Appreciate that. Thank you sir! The local market for these is super bare. Not much to choose from! I actually got lucky and the local office where I registered made a clerical error. They said the car was worth alot less than I paid. I wasn't going to argue with them lol