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    Senior Member Two Rings OptimusModulus's Avatar
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    Optimus' Build (and Photo) Thread 2.0

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    Out with the old and in with the new...

    Traded in my S5 for the DREAM WAGON

    Nardo on black, carbon twill, red steel brakes, executive, driver assistance, carbon optics, b&o, and sport exhaust.









    Huge shout out and thank you to @smooremin and his team for the allocation and another great purchase experience.

    Also thanks to all of the folks in the waiting & chat room thread for helping make the wait more bearable (@rnlabs for the comm updates in particular), but love you all the same.

    Current plan:
    Full-front ppf + rockers and rear quarters
    XPEL Stealth covering interior piano black
    Ceramic tints all around
    All weather mats and fbsw (already en-route via @partsbytopher)
    Resonator delete pipes courtesy of sean@redstar

    Only 200 miles in, but you can tell this thing is a beast when it wants to be. And I love how easily it turns into a silent couch on wheels in comfort mode. Have had a few fellow fans give me thumbs up and even had a cop turn his lights on at a stoplight to get out of his car and come chat about it (heart only skipped a couple beats). Definitely a sleeper to most passerbys, just the way I hoped. Looking forward to many miles and lots of tinkering to come. (Plus a place to dump my pics)
    2024 Ascari []RS6 Performance
    2021 Nardo []RS6 (Sold)
    2013 Ibis White []S5 6MT (Sold)

    “Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you.” -- Jeremy Clarkson

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    Senior Member Two Rings
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    Congrats!! I just got mine as well (23 miles on it at the moment) and cannot wait to get modding/enjoying this amazing car!!
    Ig: AvantAddict
    Current
    -C8 RS6, Glacier, CO, Black/Red, Nightvision, Sport ex, DAP, Executive, B&O, BC Forged, CETE, little things....
    -2002 Nogaro Blue B5 (R)S4 Avant Stage 3+, Euro RS4 interior, Too many goodies....
    Past
    -B9 Allroad, Glacier, Prestige, full paint, 034 Springs, HRE, OEM Carbon mirrors
    -2012 Ibis White B8 Avant Prestige S-Line Titanium
    -1990 B4 90 2.8L Quattro

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    Stage 2 Banner Advertiser Three Rings PartsByTopher's Avatar
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    A long time coming, so excited to see the progression!!


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    Garage: 2019 A4 Allroad. Audi Exclusive Nogaro Blue, full body paint. Numerous modifications. | 2018 Q7 Prestige. Florrett Silver.
    Brands We Carry: 034Motorsport (Hardware & Dynamic+ Software), Akrapovic, ABT Sportsline, BBS, BMC Filters, Genuine VW/Audi Parts & Accessories..

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    Veteran Member Four Rings GlazierGlaze's Avatar
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    Please tell me you are not street parking that thing in Chicago Spencer or I am personally going to slap you next time I see you.
    2022 Audi RS6 Avant - Glacier White on Cognac (Exec Pack, Black Optics, B&O Advanced Sound, Sport Exhaust, Side Assist)
    2021 Audi Q8 - Glacier White on Black - Premium Plus (Exec Pack, Black Optics, Convenience Pack, Towing Pack)

    Past: FBO 2015 BMW M4, 2010 Audi S5, 2019 X4 M40i

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    Senior Member Two Rings OptimusModulus's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Noggybowl View Post
    Congrats!! I just got mine as well (23 miles on it at the moment) and cannot wait to get modding/enjoying this amazing car!!
    You're even fresher than I am! I'll always have a soft spot for white with the black accents. Enjoy!

    Quote Originally Posted by PartsByTopher View Post
    A long time coming, so excited to see the progression!!


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    Thank you for the help already!


    Quote Originally Posted by GlazierGlaze View Post
    Please tell me you are not street parking that thing in Chicago Spencer or I am personally going to slap you next time I see you.
    Haha I am not, was a quick stop at a friend's and a cool angle. Appreciate your enthusiasm as always
    2024 Ascari []RS6 Performance
    2021 Nardo []RS6 (Sold)
    2013 Ibis White []S5 6MT (Sold)

    “Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you.” -- Jeremy Clarkson

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    Veteran Member Three Rings Smooremin's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by GlazierGlaze View Post
    Please tell me you are not street parking that thing in Chicago Spencer or I am personally going to slap you next time I see you.
    If you want to slap me I am around too
    24 S8
    96 Grand Marquis
    88 16v Scirocco

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    Junior Member Four Rings Jimminez's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Smooremin View Post
    If you want to slap me I am around too
    Things have gotten kinky up in herr.

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    Established Member Two Rings
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    what are you guys doing to break your new cars in?

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    Established Member Two Rings mdjones354's Avatar
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    Looks great man! Looking forward to helping you with these mods & getting our cars together. I love that FBSW.
    And now that I’ve had a little more time, I’m really liking the sound of the resonator delete. I wonder too if it provided a little power bump??

    I didn’t rev mine over 4K until I hit 1000 miles. Now it’s RS2 all the time


    Jonesy
    Current:
    2021 []RS6 Avant Daytona Stealth
    2018 Corvette Grand Sport, Carbon 65

    Prior:
    2014 Audi S6
    2012 Ducati Diavel Carbon
    2011 Suzuki GSXR750
    2009 Audi S5

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    Senior Member Two Rings OptimusModulus's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimminez@Nemesis View Post
    Things have gotten kinky up in herr.
    That's what my threads are for....


    Have been traveling for the last week and half, won't be home to finally see her again until Tuesday afternoon but full front ppf, interior xpel stealth, and full ceramic tint getting done while I'm gone so looking forward to seeing how it comes out!

    FBSW going on shortly for sure, and ceramic coating getting applied this coming weekend. Wheel is just sitting at home waiting...

    For break in, I've just been keeping it under 3500/4k rpm for the most part. Only 300 miles so far
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    Last edited by OptimusModulus; 06-03-2021 at 06:35 PM.
    2024 Ascari []RS6 Performance
    2021 Nardo []RS6 (Sold)
    2013 Ibis White []S5 6MT (Sold)

    “Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you.” -- Jeremy Clarkson

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    Veteran Member Three Rings Smooremin's Avatar
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    Go drive it more!!!!

    Or just come down to my house and lets drink
    24 S8
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    88 16v Scirocco

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    Junior Member Two Rings
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    The new car looks amazing.

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    Senior Member Two Rings OptimusModulus's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Smooremin View Post
    Go drive it more!!!!

    Or just come down to my house and lets drink
    Down for... both?

    Quote Originally Posted by quattro98 View Post
    The new car looks amazing.
    Thanks!
    2024 Ascari []RS6 Performance
    2021 Nardo []RS6 (Sold)
    2013 Ibis White []S5 6MT (Sold)

    “Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you.” -- Jeremy Clarkson

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    Senior Member Two Rings OptimusModulus's Avatar
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    Tint and PPF installed along with stealth on the piano black interior bits. Looks so much better to get rid of the fishbowl look. Dillon and team at Dynamic Detailing did an awesome job and were super helpful. Highly recommend. Ceramic coating getting done this weekend and then time to put on the FBSW. Redstar resonator delete should ship this week so looking forward to getting at least a bit more sound out of this puppy. Stay tuned...



    2024 Ascari []RS6 Performance
    2021 Nardo []RS6 (Sold)
    2013 Ibis White []S5 6MT (Sold)

    “Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you.” -- Jeremy Clarkson

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    Senior Member Two Rings OptimusModulus's Avatar
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    Successfully crossed the 750 mile mark and with that a little celebratory install! Took a bit longer than I anticipated on account of me not knowing how to disconnect the battery and then being too scared to pull hard enough on some airbag clips, but we got her on eventually! Shout out to jonesy for the help and for Martin for saving the day with some real-time tech support. Haven't decided if I put it on one spline off or if I'm just paranoid...will decide in a few days and adjust if needed. Other box of goodies came in a box from Russia yesterday too, that'll be the 1k mile install. Before and after
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    2024 Ascari []RS6 Performance
    2021 Nardo []RS6 (Sold)
    2013 Ibis White []S5 6MT (Sold)

    “Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you.” -- Jeremy Clarkson

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    Junior Member Four Rings Jimminez's Avatar
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    Looks great and glad I could be of assistance.

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    Senior Member Two Rings OptimusModulus's Avatar
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    999.... Guess tomorrow is finally go fast day!20210628_184001.jpg
    2024 Ascari []RS6 Performance
    2021 Nardo []RS6 (Sold)
    2013 Ibis White []S5 6MT (Sold)

    “Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you.” -- Jeremy Clarkson

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    Senior Member Two Rings OptimusModulus's Avatar
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    Winter setup finally on. Went with SQ5 21s with Pirelli Scorpion 255/40s with a 20mm spacer (thanks Martin). Was considering powder coating them but gonna leave alone for now. Got the tpms sensors from tpms.com and they worked immediately out of the box so highly recommend. Think the 20mm was the right choice, brings it back to mostly flush but will help keep all the stuff from being flung onto the side of the car...PXL_20211127_180010771.jpgPXL_20211128_010307154.jpg
    2024 Ascari []RS6 Performance
    2021 Nardo []RS6 (Sold)
    2013 Ibis White []S5 6MT (Sold)

    “Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you.” -- Jeremy Clarkson

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