The Official Audi Discussion Thread
04-06-2009, 06:29 PM
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The Official Audi Discussion Thread
There isn't really an Audi thread, and since I opted to go with an A4 over a 3 series, here goes this thread. Sly and 2001audis4, post some pictures of your Audi's!
Mine is a 2008 A4 2.0T 6MT Quattro, Phantom Black, purchased privately with 21,500 miles!
So far I've done
APR 91/93
APR Snub Mount
VMR Test Pipe
Neuspeed Short Shifter
ECS Smoked Side Markers
DTM Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler
Deval Carbon Fiber Front Splitter (Not installed yet, received today!)
Still many things to come:
Exhaust
Boost Gauge
Wheels
Coilovers
RS4 Blacked Out Grill/Blacked Out Stock Grill
Blacked and Cleared Headlights
Tint
Intercooler
I'm sure I missed some things...
And a FULL detail!
Pictures:
Comments questions? Hope you enjoy the photos...
Mine is a 2008 A4 2.0T 6MT Quattro, Phantom Black, purchased privately with 21,500 miles!
So far I've done
APR 91/93
APR Snub Mount
VMR Test Pipe
Neuspeed Short Shifter
ECS Smoked Side Markers
DTM Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler
Deval Carbon Fiber Front Splitter (Not installed yet, received today!)
Still many things to come:
Exhaust
Boost Gauge
Wheels
Coilovers
RS4 Blacked Out Grill/Blacked Out Stock Grill
Blacked and Cleared Headlights
Tint
Intercooler
I'm sure I missed some things...
And a FULL detail!
Pictures:
Comments questions? Hope you enjoy the photos...
04-06-2009, 06:34 PM
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Looks like you missed a.....erm, "spot" with that 'full detail'....or at least appears to be.
Check the 2nd pic.
C Pillar, QP, and around the door handle.
I could be wrong.
Looks like you missed a.....erm, "spot" with that 'full detail'....or at least appears to be.
Check the 2nd pic.
C Pillar, QP, and around the door handle.
I could be wrong.
04-06-2009, 06:40 PM
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04-06-2009, 06:46 PM
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Unofficial Audi thread!!! I need to take some new pics of my car after I get it nicely cleaned and learn to use my camera a little bit better. But I'll try to post some up soon. In the meanwhile, here's a link to the thread that started the decision process and the purchase of our A4 Avant with some pics towards the end of the thread of when we took delivery:Here's a question for you, what do you think of the APR snub mount? How long have you had it on? I ask because I wanna know if anyone has experienced issues like cracking with any of the manufacturers that make the aftermarket snub mounts.
04-06-2009, 06:48 PM
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^ Yeah. I test drove a lot of cars and couldn't decide on what to get. Ultimately I wanted turbo and AWD, almost got a 2009 WRX, but those come with no luxury, just speed. So far my A4 is plenty quick.
04-06-2009, 06:50 PM
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What intercooler are you thinking about running?
You should check this out:
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=233495
That is exactly what I want to do if/when I get the A.W.E. Intercooler for my A4.
You should check this out:
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=233495
That is exactly what I want to do if/when I get the A.W.E. Intercooler for my A4.
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04-06-2009, 06:51 PM
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04-06-2009, 06:54 PM
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Unofficial Audi thread!!! I need to take some new pics of my car after I get it nicely cleaned and learn to use my camera a little bit better. But I'll try to post some up soon. In the meanwhile, here's a link to the thread that started the decision process and the purchase of our A4 Avant with some pics towards the end of the thread of when we took delivery:Here's a question for you, what do you think of the APR snub mount? How long have you had it on? I ask because I wanna know if anyone has experienced issues like cracking with any of the manufacturers that make the aftermarket snub mounts.
04-06-2009, 06:56 PM
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What intercooler are you thinking about running?
You should check this out:
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=233495
That is exactly what I want to do if/when I get the A.W.E. Intercooler for my A4.
You should check this out:
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=233495
That is exactly what I want to do if/when I get the A.W.E. Intercooler for my A4.
04-06-2009, 06:58 PM
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I was surprised when I found out what tuning could do to these motors!
04-06-2009, 06:58 PM
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Even in stock form, the 2.0T in the A4 is a lot of fun. In an A3 is even more fun. That engine with even some basic tuning is a flat out blast.
Having fun and getting great gas mileage (my wife's A4 would typically return 34mpg or more per tank) is just like having your cake and eating it too...
04-06-2009, 07:01 PM
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http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=221076
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257816
I just thought I'd share in case you ever plan on getting a BT kit. This kit is tested to work well with their own intercooler and exhaust.
It's putting out some decent numbers so far even though it's still in development:
The A.W.E. Tuning GT Turbo kit power results, as corrected to the crank:
305hp / 295tq on 91 octane with stock intercoolers in place
340hp / 295tq on 91 octane with optional A.W.E. Tuning Front Mounted Intercooler (FMIC) in place
335hp / 310tq on 93 octane with stock intercoolers in place
377hp / 317tq on 93 octane with optional A.W.E. Tuning Front Mounted Intercooler (FMIC) in place
Initial release of the A.W.E. Tuning GT Turbo kit will be for manual transmission equipped 2005.5-08 Audi A4 2.0T vehicles. A free flow exhaust system is required for safe operation.
MSRP: $5995. Stay tuned for a Launch Alert announcing a limited time discounted price.
305hp / 295tq on 91 octane with stock intercoolers in place
340hp / 295tq on 91 octane with optional A.W.E. Tuning Front Mounted Intercooler (FMIC) in place
335hp / 310tq on 93 octane with stock intercoolers in place
377hp / 317tq on 93 octane with optional A.W.E. Tuning Front Mounted Intercooler (FMIC) in place
Initial release of the A.W.E. Tuning GT Turbo kit will be for manual transmission equipped 2005.5-08 Audi A4 2.0T vehicles. A free flow exhaust system is required for safe operation.
MSRP: $5995. Stay tuned for a Launch Alert announcing a limited time discounted price.
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Yea, they make you realize just how much of a money pit this hobby can be. 
Don't forget functionality! Wait till you see one of the mods I did 2 weeks ago. You'll laugh, but it's still cool.
Don't forget functionality! Wait till you see one of the mods I did 2 weeks ago. You'll laugh, but it's still cool.
04-06-2009, 09:30 PM
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04-06-2009, 10:01 PM
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We certainly miss our old 06 A3 and 05 A8...
04-07-2009, 09:43 AM
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Guys, I just bought an '07 Audi A6, and traded in my '03 accord coupe for it! Its a nice fun car for my mom to drive. Its boooosted steering, and cushy ride, is perfect for a woman her age to drive in. I just have one small problem. My car came navi equipped, however its missing the nav unit in the trunk. I need that, a harness, and a cd, to be in buisness. Anyone know how I can get my hands on those things, without going through the stealership?
04-07-2009, 10:35 AM
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Guys, I just bought an '07 Audi A6, and traded in my '03 accord coupe for it! Its a nice fun car for my mom to drive. Its boooosted steering, and cushy ride, is perfect for a woman her age to drive in. I just have one small problem. My car came navi equipped, however its missing the nav unit in the trunk. I need that, a harness, and a cd, to be in buisness. Anyone know how I can get my hands on those things, without going through the stealership?
there's also some oem and aftermarket stuff listed at ecstuning.com, although I don't know if they'll have the nav stuff.
04-07-2009, 04:07 PM
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Hey, more B7 owners. Guess I can throw a couple old photos in here as well...
And a pic with my old RL that I no longer have, but hey, it introduced me to Acurazine and I now use it as my avatar...
And a pic with my old RL that I no longer have, but hey, it introduced me to Acurazine and I now use it as my avatar...
04-08-2009, 08:01 PM
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Need help choosing wheels, here are some of my favorites...
What do you guys think?
All sizes would be 19x8.5 running a 245/35/19...
Linea Corse Dyna:
Linea Corse Lemans:
Linea Corse L22's
Thought about RS4 replicas, but I see too many people with them...
These are some of the wheels I'm seriously considering...
What do you guys think?
All sizes would be 19x8.5 running a 245/35/19...
Linea Corse Dyna:
Linea Corse Lemans:
Linea Corse L22's
Thought about RS4 replicas, but I see too many people with them...
These are some of the wheels I'm seriously considering...
04-08-2009, 08:02 PM
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04-12-2009, 10:34 PM
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Two quick questions to the Audi faithful:
1. Oil changes. The dealer charges an arm and a leg, for my '07 A6, so I went to merlin, and they didn't have the tools to open the drain plug. Where do you guys go for oil changes? I also intend to put in good old 5w30.
2. Cabin air filter. I love to do these myself, but I didn't have the tool to unscrew the box. What type of tool does it take. it looks like a pentagon shaped screw head. I want to buy it at the home depo!
1. Oil changes. The dealer charges an arm and a leg, for my '07 A6, so I went to merlin, and they didn't have the tools to open the drain plug. Where do you guys go for oil changes? I also intend to put in good old 5w30.
2. Cabin air filter. I love to do these myself, but I didn't have the tool to unscrew the box. What type of tool does it take. it looks like a pentagon shaped screw head. I want to buy it at the home depo!
04-17-2009, 03:59 PM
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