Das Ponto's B9.5 Allroad

[Das Ponto]

I mean... if you own an Audi, does it even exist if you don't create a thread?

Been awhile since I've ventured to the forums, but getting reminded by people searching for information and finding old ones that I contributed to / were a part of got me thinking I should really do one for the latest wagon (And probably our offroad Q7).

I've gone from my first Audi, a 2007 A3 VR6 purchased sight unseen and driven 5,500km home from Miami, to a duplicate of that one in Black after is had a very strange and mysterious end in Vancouver (some may remember it if you were around). Followed by taking over my wifes 2013 Q5, realizing SUV life just isn't for me. So I picked up my 2013 Scuba Blue allroad which lasted about 2 years.

Which led us to here, my first brand new Audi. 2020 allroad in Glacier White. But that's enough typing... off to the pictures.

First week of ownership, so stock, so tall, so boring.

_MG_6800 by Ryan Ponto, on Flickr

Fast forward a month to winter mode. Now lowered with 034 Springs and running S5 Peelers for winter.

_MG_7921 by Ryan Ponto, on Flickr

I had previously paint matched my Thule Scuba Blue to my old wagon... so had to fix that and did a DIY paint match myself in the basement to Glacier White.

_MG_2392 by Ryan Ponto, on Flickr

Which brings us to summer mode No. 1. Vossen's in 20x10.5added some RS4 matte aluminum mirror caps with osram dynamic signals (Thanks Topher)

Wall by Ryan Ponto, on Flickr

Flare by Ryan Ponto, on Flickr

Vossen by Ryan Ponto, on Flickr

Will end the first stint for there, and follow up with more photos, road trips and adventures etc. down the road. But so far absolutely loving this latest version of allroad.

Cheers!

[jeremy@lime-swap]

Beautiful car, loving the wheels :)

[keitha37]

Thanks for sharing and I appreciate the information as I look into building my 18. How are you liking the 034 springs?

[Das Ponto]

Beautiful car, loving the wheels :)

Thanks! The wheels have already been changed tho... Summer Number 2 Version:

AP4A9907 by Ryan Ponto, on Flickr

Thanks for sharing and I appreciate the information as I look into building my 18. How are you liking the 034 springs?

My pleasure, the 034 springs have been fantastic so far. Just passed 40k km on the car this past week.

[Das Ponto]

Another winter into another summer which meant a new summer mode and a good reason for another photo dump haha.

The Vossens rubbed a hair in the back and honestly just weren't my jam. So picked up a set of Rotiform SGN's in 20x10.5 et35, the 5mm difference clears the fenders now and even after a track day with the wagon no rubbing what so ever! Was very surprised at how well the allroad paired the the 034 springs handled the track, can't wait to get some more chassis upgrades into it and well of course more power once we near the end of warranty life.

20220526203726_AP4A9898 by Ryan Ponto, on Flickr

AP4A0273 by Ryan Ponto, on Flickr

AP4A1749 by Ryan Ponto, on Flickr

Up next I've got an RS4 (accessory spoiler) painted sitting in my office and an RS4 matte aluminum optics grill both waiting to be installed! Debating if I bother before winter or not to be honest.

[jaustin]

wow, beautiful photos!

[Das Ponto]

wow, beautiful photos!

Thank you!

Just getting geared up for another winter mode as it's fast approaching.

[Das Ponto]

New winters acquired!
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[Das Ponto]

Bah why is flikr being terrible now...

Any one got recommendations on a decent photo hosting / sharing to swap over to? Imgur? I has no idea.

But new winters are mounted and man alive, I seriously don't understand how anyone that lives in a winter climate can think that running all seasons is ok lol.

[Jun3s]

Definitely imgur! Can't seem to open those Flickr links :(

[Das Ponto]

Definitely imgur! Can't seem to open those Flickr links :(

Yea pretty sure I am over their 'free' shit and now its all blocked.

So many threads, so many pictures, lost forever now.

[Das Ponto]

Well I think I fixed a good chunk of the photo links! Maybe I should do an update...

Calendar cover...

Bike Gang by Ryan Ponto, on Flickr

New winter mode.

AP4A1151 by Ryan Ponto, on Flickr

And spring brought on a facelift for the wagon as it goes into its 3rd year! Along with a fresh Stage 1+ tune from Unitronic, it definitely feels a lot more snappy now.

20230408124556_AP4A4988 (1) by Ryan Ponto, on Flickr

AP4A5408 by Ryan Ponto, on Flickr

AP4A5410 by Ryan Ponto, on Flickr

Thats all for now.. until next time.

[19birel]

Looks good! Is that a sedan grill?

[Das Ponto]

Looks good! Is that a sedan grill?

Thanks!
Its an RS4 Grill from German Car Accessories. Gloss black with matte aluminum surround to match the allroad trim.

[Das Ponto]

Had some fun this past weekend with the Audi Club of Western Canada Chapter!

Roller enroute down to Rocky Mountain Motorsport

_A741123 by Ryan Ponto, on Flickr

And a nice pan ripping down the main stretch of the track!

ACWC-Trackday2023-030 by Ryan Ponto, on Flickr

Post lap cool down.

2023RMM-ACWC-085 by Ryan Ponto, on Flickr

Overall with just the 034 Lowering springs, intake and Unitronic tune the allroad did surprisingly good! Definitely some body roll that needs to be addressed, and if I ever plan to do more than one track day a year - Not DWS06 tires, and brakes would need to be upgraded. But for one fun day a year, she performed like a champ!

[Das Ponto]

Yay new bike day!!

Doggo Santa by Ryan Ponto, on Flickr

Obligatory doggo content.

AP4A2158 by Ryan Ponto, on Flickr

AP4A2161 by Ryan Ponto, on Flickr

AP4A2181 by Ryan Ponto, on Flickr