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Changed my driveshaft support bearing last weekend.... - AvantS4Me 2013-05-24 12:40:41 (55 views) Sounds like a fun weekend.. I would have helped out if I knew! Glad it went fairly smooth, so when - S4 Aviator :: WMS 2013-05-24 15:08:00 (10 views)
help w/ part#s: looking for the 2-piece black plastic parts between windshield and engine bay - gamblerS4 2013-05-23 18:39:32 (52 views) Was just messing with those yesterday. - Number54 2013-05-24 06:28:19 (17 views) Here you go. - Timtheguru 2013-05-23 18:48:06 (83 views) you da man! - gamblerS4 2013-05-23 18:58:26 (21 views) Not sure why they have the note about production dates, as all S4s I think are the same. - Timtheguru 2013-05-23 19:00:47 (33 views) Also, if you're looking to just change the knopfs, this is a bit cheaper. - Timtheguru 2013-05-23 19:02:02 (67 views) Can you use that on the window rubber trim, too? I want to refresh those guys too. - SUV 2013-05-23 20:16:48 (16 views) I'd give it a shot, if not then you have a nice lubricant for hinges and such. - Timtheguru 2013-05-23 20:54:50 (10 views) so helpful :) - gamblerS4 2013-05-23 19:04:10 (21 views) Is that what you're looking to do? - Timtheguru 2013-05-23 19:07:13 (17 views) i am looking to replace the whole thing - gamblerS4 2013-05-23 19:15:12 (32 views)
turn signals not working after body shop work - b005t 2013-05-23 18:17:00 (43 views) Take out the hazard relay and open it up, I was able to get my signals working again by - nixxt 2013-05-24 16:01:15 (2 views) Just change it yourself, it does sound like it may be a different issue, but could be bad timing - infinkc 2013-05-23 18:27:39 (30 views) yeah, i told him that i would just take care of it myself. - b005t 2013-05-23 18:30:32 (28 views)
3 weeks into my stg 3 purchase. - leadFOOTE 2013-05-23 15:07:45 (466 views) I have a mildly used set of Stasis Motorsports for sale if youre interested.... - TighT 2013-05-24 15:09:34 (7 views) KW V3's are a nice choice. Had them on my last B5. I miss them dearly. - JumboBlack1.8 2013-05-24 13:29:04 (18 views) Looks to me Das' car is in good hands! - BB2001S4 2013-05-23 21:20:06 (42 views) That is "allroad status" to Daseighty - He used to that thing dragging frame ;) - JoshD 2013-05-23 18:51:50 (94 views) Ha, I'm aware. I love the way it looks, buy don't enjoy wincing at every bump. - leadFOOTE 2013-05-23 21:31:48 (24 views) please respond - Slave IV 2013-05-23 20:45:38 (33 views) Love this car, nice pick up! Where in CT are you? - Cacti 2013-05-23 18:33:33 (46 views) I live in Fairfield and work in the city. - leadFOOTE 2013-05-23 18:39:16 (25 views) A lot of cars have had the subframe bolts in and out without replacement, as they are stretch bolts - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-23 17:45:32 (83 views) Forget Stasis, give PSI a call - crew219 2013-05-23 17:45:30 (69 views) .. - Island Boy :: Jeproks 2013-05-24 15:03:46 (13 views) ygm regarding ohlins, glad to see the car went to a good home! - Snow Trooper 2013-05-23 17:08:39 (43 views) KW V1's actually. :) - daseighty 2013-05-23 17:05:23 (103 views) Thanks for chiming in Mike. Enjoying every minute. - leadFOOTE 2013-05-23 17:23:15 (38 views) TL;DR: Bought daseighty's S4, likes it more than his old one. - Roger 2013-05-23 15:21:57 (76 views) thanks Rog, very informative. I thought someone like you would be able to answer my questions - leadFOOTE 2013-05-23 15:26:24 (60 views) Didn't see that there were questions... re-reading. - Roger 2013-05-23 15:32:31 (63 views) Answers... - Roger 2013-05-23 15:36:06 (155 views) thanks...can you elaborate a little please? - leadFOOTE 2013-05-23 15:55:23 (84 views) The motorsports I've driven on were the most comfortable and planted feeling suspension I've felt on - Slave IV 2013-05-23 16:44:54 (84 views) Debating the new PSI Ohlin, or the Moton Clubsports myself.... - QuattroJoe 2013-05-23 18:08:52 (54 views) for dedicated track use psi ohlins ttx ftw! - Snow Trooper 2013-05-23 20:30:56 (29 views) Car is daily driver. - QuattroJoe 2013-05-23 22:00:00 (25 views) Should be nice..I like that PSI uses the TTX dampers with no separate reservoirs - Slave IV 2013-05-23 18:32:04 (34 views) That makes installing much easier, for sure. My fronts are already routed, so - QuattroJoe 2013-05-23 19:47:41 (36 views) Someone who has run the Motorsports can chime in on driveability... - Roger 2013-05-23 16:07:05 (88 views) you get better use of the rear deck "woofers" by removing them to let the bass - NOTORIOUS VR 2013-05-24 16:57:29 (4 views)
Anyone have their stock suspension kicking around and the ability to remove the frontspring perches? - CTAudiDriver 2013-05-23 13:51:27 (50 views) i have my stock susp avil in NJ 07746, come pick it up or pay for shipping its yours - chaloots 2013-05-23 16:03:29 (20 views) go to craigslist and search for it in the state college pa area. There is a guy that parts out B5's - HankMoody 2013-05-23 15:03:43 (34 views)
Horns don't work. Fuses are fine as is wiring. - Gunzy 2013-05-23 01:26:54 (59 views) You'd likely have an Airbag light then too, but it's easy enough to check - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-23 02:48:16 (19 views) I've got an airbag light that goes away after about 15 minutes of driving. - Gunzy 2013-05-23 07:41:31 (15 views) The wire in your steering wheel that connects the bag may need reconnecting, try that - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-23 23:04:35 (8 views)
I haven't posted here in a while. I recently got a oem rs4 y pipe, couplers and engine covers. - Josip Broz Tito 2013-05-22 23:21:52 (127 views) whats up with the S these days? no lovin since getting that beast? - Jeff ' s4 2013-05-23 04:39:14 (25 views) Still have the s4 82k on it now. Love the 996tt though! - Josip Broz Tito 2013-05-23 15:13:16 (11 views) There was one on eBay n Germany sold for E326 and it was in the box - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-23 00:24:49 (76 views)
All this flow bench testing got me curious about how my manifold performs - HankMoody 2013-05-22 19:40:29 (309 views) nice results , reminds me of my old 70s Mercury Cobrajet with 650cfm carb - B5Davem 2013-05-22 22:59:38 (55 views) 4" inlet, and here are my total and individual runner flow rates if anyone was curious: - HankMoody 2013-05-22 23:26:42 (105 views) Within 2%, I'd want to get a little better, like 0.5%, or if you have the sheets on each injector - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-23 02:46:18 (35 views) That is on my list of "to mod" after the car is running and semi sorted.... along with the stainless - HankMoody 2013-05-23 03:50:18 (31 views) send it to flyboy for testing, your car isnt going anywhere - infinkc 2013-05-22 20:58:27 (38 views) He just benched it on a Superflow, what is wrong with that? They are fantastic benches. - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-22 20:59:52 (43 views) just to be on the same page as all of the other testing, like a dyno, are all flowbenches the same? - infinkc 2013-05-22 22:13:17 (36 views) Close enough, CFPM is CFPM.. dyno's have a lot more variability - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-22 22:15:33 (40 views) As a god-like, PhD-holding, self-proclaimed rocket scientist... - Mirror\|rorriM 2013-05-24 02:20:26 (20 views) BSc not Phd, got a real job and left academics... - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-24 09:41:55 (4 views) I will agree with that on one condition: the setup is correct, talking with the owner of the - HankMoody 2013-05-22 22:43:30 (83 views)
Headlight issue...main wiring harness? - Smarty39 2013-05-22 17:24:27 (53 views) not sure what your setup is, but the + must be +, not + to -, that's very easy to mistake, try flip - nehalem 2013-05-22 17:59:23 (15 views) thats odd, have you checked the fuses? how far apart did you have the front end? you may have - infinkc 2013-05-22 17:47:51 (23 views) Will tonight, had to leave it last night before too much testing... - Smarty39 2013-05-22 20:17:46 (18 views) Check for damaged connector pin? Continuity test? - Avantugofast 2013-05-22 17:46:56 (14 views) I like to think I am above average mechanically...but I am terrible electrically lol - Smarty39 2013-05-22 20:18:58 (16 views) Multimeter will have a setting for it, put one probe on each end - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-22 21:03:18 (10 views)
Anyone know of a good resonator that I could quiet myAWE twin 2 dual cat back exhaust.... - elijahallen 2013-05-22 11:55:48 (110 views) You sure the sleeve clamps are on all the way? - Timtheguru 2013-05-22 16:58:39 (24 views) x2 - my Twin2 droned a bit at first but seems pretty quiet in the cabin to me now. - bingS4 2013-05-22 18:02:20 (20 views) I had about 1-2 inches that I was able to pull the exhaust forward into the clamps. Drone gone - Timtheguru 2013-05-22 18:09:24 (45 views) FYI this helped my droning issue quite a bit.. so thanks for that! I still have about an inch to go - nixxt 2013-05-22 22:00:03 (35 views) Glad to hear! You may need to cut the strap, new clamps aren't too expensive if you plan ahead. :) - Timtheguru 2013-05-22 22:17:15 (16 views) Interesting, my tips do stick way past the bumper, I'll give it a shot. - elijahallen 2013-05-22 18:36:58 (22 views) Check the fuel evap return line by the rear muffler too. Reason I moved mine forward was - Timtheguru 2013-05-22 19:21:39 (46 views) I could be wrong, but I always assumed that was due to the differences between sedans and Avants... - dspang 2013-05-22 19:07:43 (39 views) I don't think you're wrong, but he may be sticking out quite a bit more than you. - Timtheguru 2013-05-22 19:15:57 (21 views) What exactly are you trying to say here? ......... ;) - dspang 2013-05-22 20:33:03 (20 views) Don't play dumb, you know you aren't sticking out that much. ;) - Timtheguru 2013-05-22 20:43:07 (22 views) that's what she said - ragdoll 2013-05-23 01:35:01 (14 views) Still loving my VM3 - MrBungle 2013-05-22 15:31:24 (35 views) swap it for a milltek. - 2PUTT 2013-05-22 14:51:48 (28 views) Had a SSAC Twin 2 knock off on for 1 week, replaced it with a Milltek. Excellent exhaust for - madgreek 2013-05-22 16:00:27 (75 views) I liked my milltek, anyone want to trade? - elijahallen 2013-05-22 15:14:02 (27 views) I have one for sale. - TheTodd 2013-05-22 16:32:54 (59 views) Dynamat under the carpet? - CTAudiDriver 2013-05-22 14:38:47 (24 views) Might be easiest to swap with someone. Someone probably wants one louder than they have - Gollygwagen 2013-05-22 14:30:14 (46 views) drive a camry. =) - 2PUTT 2013-05-22 14:09:08 (22 views) lol - TheBGN 2013-05-22 17:51:26 (32 views) isn't the camry a quiet car? - 2PUTT 2013-05-22 19:25:20 (20 views) Nissan Leaf would be a good one, or if you wanted to stick with Toyota, a Prius comes to mind. - Timtheguru 2013-05-23 00:12:02 (15 views)
Got hassled for front plates, we'll see how well this flies... same tag number as my rear plate - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-22 02:28:19 (413 views) I am going to print out a front plate as a sticker, at least then no drilling. - QuattroJoe 2013-05-23 18:06:49 (26 views) Front plates are over rated. Just them them you lost your bracket and you are waiting for a new one. - daseighty 2013-05-23 17:07:22 (14 views) That won't fly, I have the same setup and when I got tickets I would have to zip tie my California - COMPUTEK::WMS 2013-05-22 16:17:45 (109 views) I got one in SF without even being in the car. If no attachment point its ok on the dash - quattroGmbH 2013-05-22 21:44:57 (56 views) downtown denver meter-maids raped me twice in 1 week for no front plate parked outside my apt bldg - 4ringAR 2013-05-22 23:15:37 (44 views) More & more it's revenue generation, NOT public safety - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-22 22:14:44 (43 views) Don't forget the ability to look up who you are from the front. Which could equate to public safety. - Timtheguru 2013-05-22 22:44:54 (37 views) when did you ever see a cop looking up anything from the front? - julex 2013-05-23 12:59:12 (22 views) I was thinking street cameras, etc. - Timtheguru 2013-05-23 14:23:55 (16 views) Kinda hard for cameras to mail you anything w/o a plate - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-23 15:30:28 (18 views) "Which could equate to public safety" - julex 2013-05-23 15:34:43 (21 views) It was more sarcastic than anything, but at least in WA, we have cameras everywhere - Timtheguru 2013-05-23 15:49:46 (19 views) We'll see, WA seems like they could give a sht, but I spend a lot of time in OR & they're pricks - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-22 19:24:02 (52 views) Not a bad idea! - Steve_Ag Arrow 2013-05-22 13:42:32 (54 views) I've had my actual plate number on a Euro plate mounted since January without issue. - pharkwar 2013-05-22 11:07:08 (85 views) I've actually seen a site that sells euro plates that look like Colorado tags. Been tempted - Gollygwagen 2013-05-22 04:08:26 (85 views) got pulled over for my front europlate(not my lp #) - b005t 2013-05-22 14:14:28 (90 views) he didn't know that euro plates are not YET legal and valid for displaying reg # in us? - julex 2013-05-22 14:33:47 (91 views) no, the lp read 'EUR0WNED' - b005t 2013-05-22 15:36:46 (74 views) Tylers old car? - zillarob 2013-05-22 17:40:17 (46 views) bought it off a 18yo kid from loveland, co. i feel like i remember a more euro name - b005t 2013-05-23 15:50:59 (16 views) In some jurisdictions they let you do suction cups to the inside of the windshield - HankMoody 2013-05-22 03:19:17 (108 views)
misfires only on 4,5,6 only. no icms, running 2.0t coils. what could this be? - nehalem 2013-05-21 21:43:58 (78 views) at wot? - jason sowers 2013-05-22 00:06:59 (30 views) nah idling, not my car - a friends. - nehalem 2013-05-22 04:01:12 (14 views) Same setup, I'm getting misfire on #4 only at idle. Swapped coils, checked plugs. Next is - Avantugofast 2013-05-22 00:03:39 (61 views) That sucks, have you pulled codes or asked Jason? - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-22 02:02:30 (25 views) Doesn't throw a code, just reads misfires in cyl 4. Jason wouldn't care ;) - Avantugofast 2013-05-22 03:50:01 (17 views) Yikes, hope it's not your lifters being worn down. That's another consideration unfortunately. :( - Timtheguru 2013-05-22 00:15:24 (28 views) Yeah if it's not injectors or wiring I'm assuming that's what it is, especially with 211k - Avantugofast 2013-05-22 03:49:15 (22 views) You made that injector harness right? Do a continuity test on each pin. - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-22 04:05:28 (17 views) Will do! - Avantugofast 2013-05-22 04:06:21 (15 views) Seems odd, as I know you soldered each pin and that solder is top shelf - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-22 19:59:58 (10 views) O2 sensor is a possibility. You'd be running rich if it failed. Any codes? - CTAudiDriver 2013-05-21 22:16:02 (50 views) Bad wiring at the ICM connection? I actually ended up removing the heatshrink on my ICM - Timtheguru 2013-05-21 22:00:10 (80 views) ^^^ check this first. swap connectors and see if misfires follow. - berTTos 2013-05-21 23:11:14 (30 views) good logic. good first step. thx berTTos! - nehalem 2013-05-22 00:01:54 (26 views) Intermittent or constant? - slowEURO 2013-05-21 21:59:55 (47 views)
Wide - rasTTa 2013-05-21 20:20:27 (434 views) Wider - Josip Broz Tito 2013-05-23 15:48:26 (66 views) I'm surprised that will fit under the stock 996 bodywork. Interesting, and impressive. - Gollygwagen 2013-05-23 15:54:03 (12 views) it does - Josip Broz Tito 2013-05-23 16:27:51 (33 views) I remember how I kept giggling every time I looked at the 295's mounted up... - Gollygwagen 2013-05-22 01:23:08 (220 views) Yup just looking at em stacked in the garage makes me smile. - rasTTa 2013-05-22 03:00:04 (38 views) Those rear flares are just cosmetic... get that transmission fixed & go spank that rubber! - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-22 21:23:31 (21 views) Still 2 weeks out on the tranny arriving at 034 so I have some time - rasTTa 2013-05-22 23:17:58 (17 views) while you are waiting for rear flares, i can - CHANdretti 2013-05-21 21:46:35 (106 views) theyre on the narrow side for your rice cooker ;-) - DVS27T 2013-05-23 00:47:27 (16 views) i can run 285 without any rubbing issue, only problem is they are a lot more $$$ - CHANdretti 2013-05-23 16:57:33 (6 views) You'll be busy enough - rasTTa 2013-05-21 22:01:40 (79 views) done, on its way back to you - CHANdretti 2013-05-23 20:11:19 (13 views) Yes - but I have to wait - rasTTa 2013-05-23 21:43:33 (12 views) OSM, hope you get it back and button her up soon! - CHANdretti 2013-05-23 22:33:39 (11 views) lol it would only take me like a minute - CHANdretti 2013-05-21 22:05:54 (76 views) VMR? - Timtheguru 2013-05-21 20:52:16 (46 views) Enkei Raijin - rasTTa 2013-05-21 20:57:32 (50 views) Excellent! - Steve_Ag Arrow 2013-05-21 20:32:21 (48 views) That's what we tracked my car on. You'll love it. - Gollygwagen 2013-05-21 20:29:39 (53 views) Actually it's all yours and Giggles/Danny's fault - rasTTa 2013-05-21 20:33:35 (93 views) I think many of the S4's shortcomings on the track can be solved with more tire - Gollygwagen 2013-05-21 20:49:53 (117 views) 2nd on more tire. - GatorAl (Al) 2013-05-22 04:32:54 (29 views) The orange car is yours? - HankMoody 2013-05-21 22:45:14 (74 views) Yep, she's mine. It's a BMW motorcycle color called Mandarin Yellow. - Gollygwagen 2013-05-22 01:11:01 (66 views) Nice! - HankMoody 2013-05-22 03:29:06 (46 views)
OT but JHM looks to be close to releasing their B7RS4 SC kit. - PKmode 2013-05-20 22:51:01 (251 views) Parts of that video were kinda awkward. But good job JHM - Snow Trooper 2013-05-21 00:01:55 (59 views) x2, horrible footage at times and poor editing. - Timtheguru 2013-05-21 00:09:48 (46 views) AMD/aviva unit looks better ;) - S4iowa 2013-05-20 23:16:51 (165 views) Yup, that kit looks like it will perform very well! - hardon 2013-05-22 03:22:36 (21 views) I have to say seeing Jason's work, and ridden in cars he's tuned, his work's pretty amazing - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-20 23:57:58 (122 views) Jason is the man, and he'll talk you out of something if you don't really need it. - Avantugofast 2013-05-21 00:36:33 (105 views) Yep, exciting times. - PKmode 2013-05-20 23:37:58 (41 views)
Stumble on cold starts. Can't remember what the problem was last time.... - dano-oly 2013-05-20 22:50:59 (84 views) Leaky check valve, weak pump, dirty filter... - Snow Trooper 2013-05-21 03:39:16 (68 views) Mine always stumbles on a cold start. I'm pretty sure it's the 100 octane. :-) - GatorAl (Al) 2013-05-20 23:38:23 (38 views) Some sort of fueling issue, either clogged fuel filter or your fuel pump is dying. This came - Timtheguru 2013-05-20 22:52:59 (64 views) When I had this issue, it was right after I changed my fuel pump, and it was the check valve - scottrS4Avant 2013-05-21 02:28:49 (61 views) WTF is wrong with that fuel tank? - Timtheguru 2013-05-21 05:18:12 (29 views) The part is located in the same place, it attaches to the top of the fuel pump. Yeah, that tank, IDK - scottrS4Avant 2013-05-21 12:51:38 (34 views) thanks, i sometimes have this problem, so i might try this and see if it will resolve it - 4ringAR 2013-05-21 15:35:19 (26 views) Where is this part located on Audis? - 4ringAR 2013-05-21 04:46:55 (30 views)
Extrude Honed IM results - Flyboy 2013-05-20 21:29:22 (183 views) Extrude hone info - julex 2013-05-22 13:14:54 (32 views) where would one take their IM to be extrude honed? and how much would you expect to pay? - 4ringAR 2013-05-22 05:31:29 (30 views) search in allroad forum, I forget who it was but he posted abotu this mani a while ago. I will also - julex 2013-05-22 13:12:34 (29 views) niiiiiiiiiiiiiice - beerock 2013-05-21 02:28:53 (37 views) interesting, i thought it would outflow the rs4... - HankMoody 2013-05-21 00:21:25 (46 views) runners are shorter and the runner OD is smaller, I wouldn't have made that assumption - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-21 00:24:46 (45 views) now someone needs to extrude hone an RS4 one to see how much they can squeeze out of it - HankMoody 2013-05-21 02:50:16 (44 views) I'm putting an RS4 IM on my rebuild. I'll port it for sure - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-21 03:53:08 (66 views) Can you do extrude hone on it in the name of research?! - HankMoody 2013-05-21 22:47:46 (34 views) After talking to a couple folks, I'm weary of extrude honing - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-22 02:00:39 (42 views) FYI they can change the viscosity of said goo and slow down the pump rate - HankMoody 2013-05-22 03:25:57 (34 views) Maybe after it's CNC ported and flow matched. CNC is a much better way to balance runners I think. - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-22 04:11:05 (25 views) just an FYI. I am not 100% sure if this specific IM belogns to the same dude, but the pics - julex 2013-05-21 13:16:47 (66 views) The IM I have is that persons, they had the EH done on two IMs. - Flyboy 2013-05-21 14:22:26 (36 views) figured as much, he had to weld the first cracked IM right? - julex 2013-05-21 15:12:42 (32 views) Yes, the one I have is the one that was repaired. - Flyboy 2013-05-21 19:20:23 (30 views) Yeah I have some reliable folks for that part of it.. I'd do the porting myself... - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-21 21:02:39 (47 views) I hand ported and got all runners within 1% of each other the first shot, seems pretty straight - HankMoody 2013-05-22 22:47:21 (18 views) how do you measure flow after porting? Have link for a rig? - julex 2013-05-23 13:00:25 (7 views) I used to do all my GP bike cylinders, but the RS4 runners are pretty long and I'd just as soon - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-22 23:01:38 (17 views) the advantage of extrude hone is that is smooth whole runner, not just the accesible part. - julex 2013-05-22 13:08:42 (24 views) A 6 axis CNC can do the same. You actually want the runner to have some surface texture - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-22 16:58:57 (25 views) roger, the extrude hone manifold is not mirror finish, you can see lots of scuffing etc which might - julex 2013-05-22 18:08:23 (20 views) Depends on the mill, the two we have here at work are very good, I am pretty sure one can hit - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-22 19:02:55 (20 views) very cool, I wish I had access, time and be in the business of tinering with cnc machines. - julex 2013-05-22 19:21:57 (16 views) I rarely get to tinker, but they are available and our operator is super cool about it. - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-22 19:27:58 (20 views) good data. thanks for sharing. - B56 2013-05-20 21:42:28 (54 views) If you still have access to them, can you compare the radius of the runner entries as well as... - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-20 21:31:51 (76 views) I'll see what measurements I can take. The owner used RTV on - Flyboy 2013-05-20 21:53:25 (90 views) Good plan, I'd think a set of digital calipers should do the trick, if you were closer.. - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-20 22:12:41 (68 views) Here's a side-by-side with a stock IM. - Flyboy 2013-05-21 00:31:54 (133 views) Yeah that clean up between the runner inlets would absolutely help - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-21 00:39:23 (63 views)
It's official- The Volkswagen TDI Cup cars will be on display at Volkstreffen. - Will/AWE 2013-05-20 21:09:48 (147 views) IROC 2.0 ? - MingS4 2013-05-20 22:44:26 (28 views)
Moment of truth: wheels fit, Rs4 fenders next... - HankMoody 2013-05-20 19:14:03 (517 views) A4 forum please. - jason sowers 2013-05-21 17:50:45 (36 views) No no no. I think it belongs here... - kwilson 2013-05-21 19:37:53 (91 views) Why would it belong here? - Timtheguru 2013-05-21 20:12:57 (37 views) Because racecar... - kwilson 2013-05-21 20:50:29 (67 views) Bingo... S4 forum can keep him :-) You all can learn from the build more than we can. - Roger 2013-05-21 21:09:02 (33 views) How's that? - Timtheguru 2013-05-21 22:31:58 (24 views) Was a joke. - Roger 2013-05-21 22:38:48 (27 views) Not at all funny. :P - Timtheguru 2013-05-21 22:40:38 (24 views) :-p - Roger 2013-05-21 22:47:23 (42 views) All jokes aside, do you have rs4 fender liners available? - HankMoody 2013-05-21 22:50:13 (25 views) Huh? You can buy new ones from Audi... about $220-230 each plus DHL shipping to the states. - Roger 2013-05-22 00:13:58 (22 views) Oof, for a piece of plastic... They are smoking cracking. - HankMoody 2013-05-22 03:17:07 (43 views) Have at it... They can make you some custom fenders too :-) - Roger 2013-05-22 07:57:34 (21 views) This checklist might get long... - Snow Trooper 2013-05-20 23:59:20 (256 views) Plates from a fly over state... Whaaat? - trichard3000 2013-05-21 12:08:13 (92 views) just observations... - Snow Trooper 2013-05-21 18:31:24 (38 views) Further alienation of those whom approval is sought from? Check LOL your a douche snowCHECK..... - beerock 2013-05-21 02:34:17 (127 views) FYI - 02silverbullet 2013-05-21 09:51:46 (81 views) beerock? - Snow Trooper 2013-05-21 03:18:49 (116 views) Look man im sure your a smart guy and all but why dont you judge it on final product rather than - HankMoody 2013-05-21 00:17:01 (145 views) your thread was great until i noticed the text above the pic. - Snow Trooper 2013-05-21 03:18:28 (112 views) Is that the project car, or is there a white one? - Timtheguru 2013-05-20 22:37:29 (73 views) That is the race car that we have been reading about. The one. - Snow Trooper 2013-05-21 00:07:12 (68 views) Ahem, if that's your attitude.... - Roger 2013-05-20 22:10:11 (83 views) Pretty sure I'd get it running first and worry about cosmetics later. - S4iowa 2013-05-20 20:05:55 (74 views) I am waiting on a few parts so i did this instead - HankMoody 2013-05-21 00:03:25 (59 views) just break 13 in the 1/4 and nobody will care - nehalem 2013-05-20 19:21:55 (74 views) I'm also going to venture out on a limb here and say no one will blow you. - Cacti 2013-05-20 19:41:25 (75 views)
Changing pcd to 5x112 - HankMoody 2013-05-20 18:14:38 (207 views)
Seems worn cams/lifters is not oncommon on the 2.7T. Are they that sensitive to oil selection... - MingS4 2013-05-20 17:41:55 (157 views) Use an oil with the proper HT/HS value of >=3.5 cSt, and also includes a high level - threeputtpar 2013-05-24 13:23:32 (7 views) stg 3 motors need exceptional oil - berTTos 2013-05-22 00:40:52 (49 views) My mechanic complains that Audi dealers put in "long-life" oil, which he calls water. - Number54 2013-05-21 12:16:15 (52 views) I understand it's always the exhaust cams & lifters. Affects all B5 S4 & RS4's. Not - B5S4_Oz 2013-05-21 08:55:01 (61 views) Mobil 5W50 - OldSkewS4 2013-05-21 07:12:04 (56 views) currently using schaefer 4w-40 - nyet 2013-05-20 18:31:38 (53 views) also using the Schaeffer's as per Mike. Oil temps stay way down. - sherbet 2013-05-20 23:03:36 (57 views) I think we are using 5-50 - CHANdretti 2013-05-20 22:49:11 (51 views) mike put 5-40 in both the s4 and the ar, sir - nyet 2013-05-20 22:53:08 (60 views) Mike told me 5-40 for Audi's and 5-50 for Porsches - rasTTa 2013-05-20 22:51:36 (40 views) ah okay - CHANdretti 2013-05-20 22:52:20 (50 views) I'll be running that in my Cayman S - rasTTa 2013-05-20 23:01:07 (47 views) I've been searching the net for an hour but can't find the 4w40... - jprice 2013-05-20 19:35:57 (76 views) Running the 5-40w Schaeffer as well in my track car - get it in gallons on eBay from some place - rasTTa 2013-05-20 21:01:20 (62 views) i think they only have the 5w-50 in the big jugs? - nyet 2013-05-20 21:03:20 (37 views) Well it might depend on when you try and get it but I just bought 4 gals of the 9000 5-40 - rasTTa 2013-05-20 21:12:08 (62 views) I believe this is whats in your car when she left the shop - CHANdretti 2013-05-20 22:51:58 (84 views) newp. 5-40 sir. - nyet 2013-05-20 22:54:07 (34 views) lol - nyet 2013-05-20 20:41:29 (69 views) I'm going to use Schaefer for my next oil change. - Derek 2013-05-20 19:20:22 (44 views) design... e.g. tappet cams are sensitive to oil. With tappet cams you should run as thick oil as - julex 2013-05-20 17:57:04 (116 views) T6. Probably happens due to shitty oil losing it's viscosity too quickly. - Timtheguru 2013-05-20 17:50:58 (57 views) in addition, I'll bet a lot of the wear happens at startup, especially on a car that sits too much - davenew 2013-05-20 21:07:07 (97 views)
Next challenge on the board..... - S4iowa 2013-05-20 17:22:54 (376 views) myeah gotta redo dp-s .. should be easy . - lemieux@curbside 2013-05-24 14:30:44 (1 view) metal shims? - jason sowers 2013-05-22 00:08:45 (24 views) OMG why you no fit pipes that were designed for different car / engine / trans???? - Snow Trooper 2013-05-21 03:32:48 (89 views) too much to grind, it's a hollow cast piece - S4iowa 2013-05-21 03:43:01 (65 views) yeah, doesnt look like much there. - Snow Trooper 2013-05-21 03:48:07 (64 views) I ran into a similar issue a few years ago. I purchased exhaust manifolds from Shokan - B56 2013-05-20 20:51:38 (95 views) See here... - S4iowa 2013-05-20 20:52:21 (68 views) I read that. Im suggesting that the manifold itself could be bent near where the turbo - B56 2013-05-20 21:15:08 (58 views) The manifolds came with the engine. The differences are the same on each side. - S4iowa 2013-05-20 21:20:21 (62 views) SSAC downpipes? - Cacti 2013-05-20 19:40:12 (56 views) nope - S4iowa 2013-05-20 20:26:41 (103 views) Their bi-pipes aren't that great either, fitment wise. - Timtheguru 2013-05-20 20:33:25 (57 views) Also, the fitment here is not a result of a bad product. It's because I have a B6 transmission - S4iowa 2013-05-20 20:50:58 (93 views) Who's? What? - S4iowa 2013-05-20 20:40:57 (58 views) ARD, the bi-pipes I got from them several years ago. - Timtheguru 2013-05-20 20:43:30 (53 views) You have two different companies mixed up. ARD (air research design) is not the same - S4iowa 2013-05-20 20:45:52 (87 views) Looks like it is easy to mix up.. well anyway, looks like they both have poor fitment. - Timtheguru 2013-05-20 20:50:07 (49 views) incorrect, see above. - S4iowa 2013-05-20 20:51:14 (51 views) I'll just shut up then, sorry I didn't know you were running non-standard equipment. Glad you clarif - Timtheguru 2013-05-20 20:52:27 (65 views) Figured it would be fairly obvious give my past posts, also the B6 chassis in the background - S4iowa 2013-05-20 20:53:40 (61 views) Don't know what it looks like since I haven't seen one, wasn't really looking at the transmission - Timtheguru 2013-05-20 20:55:23 (58 views) Because the car is a B6 S4. With B6 S4 trans mounted to B5 2.7 - S4iowa 2013-05-20 20:58:25 (108 views) Ok. Again, sorry I don't follow your posts, this is the first time I've known about your project. - Timtheguru 2013-05-20 21:01:54 (63 views) Trying to get the motor in ;) - S4iowa 2013-05-20 21:04:01 (59 views) So is the B6 01E (it's still an 01E right?) an all aluminum case? - Timtheguru 2013-05-20 21:04:54 (51 views) No, B6 S4 is an 0A3. I think the 3.0 A4 might have an 01E. - S4iowa 2013-05-20 21:06:09 (51 views) Ah, so you'll still have the 3rd gear I hear all about. - Timtheguru 2013-05-20 21:11:17 (49 views) Doesn't look like them by the nicer flex joints.. Usually the SSAC ones are the cheapos. - AudiSportB5S4 2013-05-20 20:22:50 (50 views) JB Weld! - Frenchy 2013-05-20 17:39:48 (58 views) It's not just for marcmiller's oil pan! - Roger 2013-05-20 18:10:31 (55 views) cut in the middle of that long section and just figure it out... no magic, just get er done sadly - nehalem 2013-05-20 17:37:27 (59 views) looks like you need to make some custom mount that goes under the dps, that seems easiest. - infinkc 2013-05-20 17:33:30 (55 views)
Those with Vogtland GT coilovers, how many threads do you have showing? Looking for a baseline - silvermiles 2013-05-20 14:01:26 (62 views) set according to ride height. Measure from the hub center to the lip on the fender - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-22 17:00:58 (10 views)
nice work summit racing. 12x12x12 box for a 3 inch band clamp ebay sale. - phil type R 2013-05-20 06:21:20 (51 views)
I'll just leave this here: - HankMoody 2013-05-20 02:30:52 (343 views) I like it. Can't go wrong with the Shell colors! Man that back is wide... - Gollygwagen 2013-05-20 13:15:19 (38 views) 2nd. on the track you can run more colors than would look right on the street:) - davenew 2013-05-20 21:11:37 (31 views)
Chubby test fit - tell me about shimming for the RS4 bumper - rasTTa 2013-05-20 00:38:25 (373 views) Washers not needed... you can extend the shock by loosening the nut at the end and rotating the - Roger 2013-05-20 10:38:14 (113 views) Good to know. I had no idea! - silva 2013-05-21 16:31:13 (21 views) here's a pic of mine, fwiw - davenew 2013-05-20 21:23:48 (112 views) Nut is not visible... inside the frame rail when installed. - Roger 2013-05-20 22:08:46 (34 views) Yeah I found some pics of some out of the car with the nut on the end... - rasTTa 2013-05-20 23:03:10 (36 views) Not quite sure I follow - you can lengthen the shock post? I can't see how.... - rasTTa 2013-05-20 13:37:49 (41 views) Put a bumper shock in your hands... see the nut at the end? Put the shock into a vise, - Roger 2013-05-20 14:08:39 (86 views) Ok - I'll have to take it off to see. - rasTTa 2013-05-20 15:14:06 (37 views) Yes, this is the way to do it. - System_S4: Kaleb 2013-05-20 13:21:25 (117 views) I just used some thick washers - Gollygwagen 2013-05-20 03:06:23 (50 views) If you look at the OEM part from ecs, they include a different bumper shock that i would assume is - HankMoody 2013-05-20 01:29:58 (80 views) Yes, I have seen pics somewhere. I seem to recall that 1/2" spacers were added to the bumper shocks. - silva 2013-05-20 01:07:06 (62 views) I wish I measured the difference between my S4 and RS4 mounts, but 1/2 inch seems about right. - Roque 2013-05-20 04:09:04 (40 views) im test fitting mine soon, i would almost be tempted to cut and lengthen the part or buy the longer - HankMoody 2013-05-20 01:47:10 (66 views) you going to cut a shock open? versus using a washer. super smart. - phil type R 2013-05-20 06:24:12 (37 views) They are gas charged, so cut and lengthen doesn't really work - Gollygwagen 2013-05-20 03:07:45 (51 views) Ah I see.. - HankMoody 2013-05-20 03:50:13 (41 views)
Bose amps different between Sedan and Avant? Most importantly, is the D2 S8 Amp upgrade - SUV 2013-05-19 23:29:14 (81 views) Same part... different location. - turboSquatt 2013-05-20 00:47:50 (52 views) You sure? I pulled out the amp in my avant and it was attached - infinkc 2013-05-20 01:22:24 (55 views) The plug is NOT the same. - SUV 2013-05-20 15:07:01 (24 views) I'm sorry man. Don't know what I was thinking. - turboSquatt 2013-05-21 04:02:51 (14 views) it cant be the same there are differnt amount of speakers in the avant and the sedan. - jason sowers 2013-05-20 02:31:03 (46 views) FWIW Bose A8/S8 fits (almost) directly to bose Allroad and that's a wagon. - julex 2013-05-20 13:26:42 (32 views) Thanks. S8 amp and the B5 Avant amp are totally different plug types. Some one with more (read:some) - SUV 2013-05-20 15:09:48 (33 views) ive had my non bose fail in my avant 2x. always replaced with an oem non bose amp... - The Scrambler 2013-05-20 00:07:44 (48 views)
Running lines/wires through the firewall BT: - HankMoody 2013-05-19 20:43:55 (270 views) You're missing a ton of stuff there. :p - ragdoll 2013-05-20 04:08:03 (26 views) ecu box grommet and then into the cabin since it is all wide open in there. - julex 2013-05-19 23:39:48 (36 views) ecu box here also, makes it easier since all the wires i ran back into thr cabin either needed - infinkc 2013-05-19 22:38:33 (44 views) I used a audi grommet and cut a hole in the ecu box and installed it there , have all my wide band - richmonds4 2013-05-19 22:01:02 (48 views) I've always used the ECU box - jakecro [ww] 2013-05-19 21:00:02 (74 views) ecu box is a great spot. agreed. - nehalem 2013-05-20 00:27:40 (33 views)
Fixed my 'sagging' door issue. TL;DR: Wasn't misalignment; the mechanism was sticking. WD-40. - SUV 2013-05-19 19:38:40 (122 views) Need to do this on my passenger door. - Godfather \| Jay 2013-05-21 04:02:31 (15 views) Someone on the C5A6 or allroad forum posted this year that they had a sticky mechanism and pulled - jakecro [ww] 2013-05-19 20:47:02 (59 views) That was me. I had a sticky latch release mechanism, causing the door to not always close properly.. - silva 2013-05-20 01:11:03 (38 views) If it goes another ~10 years before sticking again, i'd say not worth doing a full tear down. - SUV 2013-05-19 21:33:22 (33 views) I actually just sprayed the mechanisms of all 4 doors and the rear hatch. No more squeeking, - SUV 2013-05-19 23:30:48 (37 views)
OT: LOL @ AZ - Timtheguru 2013-05-19 17:21:37 (386 views) still down! - G Men 08 2013-05-21 11:42:34 (17 views) shit happens. We've had out company's website displaying similar banner for couple of hours - julex 2013-05-19 19:30:44 (145 views) Someone buy it! - Jsnake4k 2013-05-19 17:57:05 (75 views) Tried - 1illA6 2013-05-20 01:53:57 (119 views) Dang. That would have been epic. - Jsnake4k 2013-05-20 17:01:03 (27 views) Did they stop paying their bills? - Das General 2013-05-19 17:31:14 (78 views)
Changed another wheel bearing and hub yesterday. Also changed my transmission gear oil - Timtheguru 2013-05-19 16:06:34 (118 views) After some more driving, I'm really liking how shifting feels now. I guess it was really notchy - Timtheguru 2013-05-20 15:51:25 (29 views) Tell me more about this gear oil. Redline has mine feeling notchy after 60k - jakecro [ww] 2013-05-19 16:23:01 (53 views) I've had great results with Amsoil. I've had it on since Sept 2012. - 2PUTT 2013-05-19 23:25:14 (38 views) Fuchs Titan Sintofluid 75W80 gear oil. I had swapped out my gear oil with some M1 stuff a year - Timtheguru 2013-05-19 17:00:40 (82 views) Thanks! Seems he is one of a few who stocks it so I'll be ordering soon. - jakecro [ww] 2013-05-19 19:15:26 (41 views) Just an FYI, if you need anything from audis4parts.com, they carry it too. I ordered some - S4 Adam 2013-05-19 19:38:59 (53 views) That's 75w90, not sure how much that matters though. - Timtheguru 2013-05-20 01:23:48 (26 views)
GY Eagle F1 followup post. Sizing for Michelin PSS: I had 235x40 18 in the Eagles, same size for the - SUV 2013-05-18 18:27:47 (108 views) rolling on new advan neova AD08 235/40/18(sportec mono 10 et35) doubt theres a better tire- - footwork 2013-05-19 00:55:23 (67 views) Have you had the PSS's or the Direzza Star Spec II's? - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-19 02:17:02 (49 views) I used the Z1 Star Specs in the rain on track and they were great - littleredwagen 2013-05-19 04:14:08 (44 views) I just went with PSS in 245/35-18 on 18x8.5 ET38 wheels. No issues. - dspang 2013-05-18 21:30:05 (59 views) Thanks I think mine are 18x8.5 et37 (Sportec Mono 10). I actually wouldn't want anything more meaty - SUV 2013-05-18 23:14:49 (55 views) Worked for me... Stock suspension fwiw. - GatorAl (Al) 2013-05-18 19:24:58 (43 views)
Anyone have experience building a motor with the late 3.0 block - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-17 22:12:23 (184 views) it has been attempted, dont bother. it just isnt built to handle it. - Snow Trooper 2013-05-19 03:08:20 (110 views) Thanks Snow, that's what I was looking for. I knew it must have been tried... - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-19 18:51:18 (31 views) that's still like 3x as much as 3.0 outputs so I have a strange feeling that the bock would just - julex 2013-05-19 01:18:02 (88 views) Two bolt mains are not encouraging but the BMW S65 v8 has been modded to huge HP #'s and - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-19 02:18:24 (87 views)
Boy, I'm all for sustaining our values but I had to laugh when a local posted this. - PKmode 2013-05-17 21:30:50 (406 views) I don't know why people add the price of maintenance to the cost of the vehicle, it should only - lvevo 2013-05-18 05:13:57 (133 views) I figure after my second timing belt it will be worth more than it was for the first one. - Timtheguru 2013-05-18 05:31:48 (72 views) Every t-belt change adds $1200 - Avantugofast 2013-05-18 18:01:44 (64 views) if only that. Each time I pull the motor it adds value in the form of coolant, oil, ps oil, - julex 2013-05-19 01:23:42 (62 views) Let's make it 150k, all the fuel I poured into it over the years must have added a lot :) - julex 2013-05-19 01:24:37 (47 views) Man and then there's all that $$$$ for race fuel, track days, tires.. shit my car's worth a fortune! - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-19 02:19:29 (35 views) I'll help you do a third if that'll help your valuation.. I mean, what are friends for? - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-18 05:40:57 (81 views) That's a guy who doesn't really want to sell but wants to make his wife happy by pretending to sell. - bingS4 2013-05-18 00:12:40 (160 views) ^^^ Ding. Happens in the aviation community too. - e40 2013-05-21 13:42:57 (10 views) ^^^BINGO^^^ - typ44 2013-05-19 07:01:32 (29 views) Agree - phg60 2013-05-18 18:19:10 (48 views) Lol and Ebay is the best place since he won't get flamed publically - Avantugofast 2013-05-18 02:53:48 (76 views) OK now it makes sense - Jsmooth65 2013-05-18 00:39:45 (75 views) Sad car - Avantugofast 2013-05-17 22:42:40 (82 views) Sad seller. He honestly thinks all those mods are worth something - Jsmooth65 2013-05-17 22:53:25 (80 views) linky no worky - jakecro [ww] 2013-05-17 21:31:25 (94 views) Here - Mr. Ayo 2013-05-17 22:08:35 (299 views) They're smoking some good drugs there... - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-17 22:13:36 (92 views) The good stuff too. LoL. For that much he better include two of the same as spare parts! - TheBGN 2013-05-17 23:50:57 (77 views) WTF is up with the stereo with all the car chargers. That car is terrible. Just needs a good home. - Timtheguru 2013-05-17 22:19:49 (90 views) There's rust all over the place in that car, total piece of sh!te. I wouldn't pay 3k for it - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-18 03:00:15 (77 views) It's gross. - jason sowers 2013-05-17 23:15:44 (78 views)
Good place to source the 2000 S4 Trunk Badge? ECS has it but just checking if it can - AudiSportB5S4 2013-05-17 19:53:59 (226 views) Get rings from an A8, they are a bit bigger - Cacti 2013-05-18 14:12:59 (43 views) Is bigger better? - AudiSportB5S4 2013-05-18 21:34:48 (52 views) You're asking the guy who had a Fiat ;-) - Cacti 2013-05-19 17:53:03 (18 views) It is about how you use it. - Timtheguru 2013-05-19 16:00:21 (23 views) Oh yeah, there is one on ebay for cheap. Looks good. The local dealer sold me one for $30 - quattroGmbH 2013-05-17 20:08:18 (85 views) Double check the dimensions on that. I purchased ebay one before and it was substantially larger - DorK 2013-05-18 14:22:10 (30 views) Good call! Thanks.. The PN is 8D0853736C2ZZ, and on audiusaparts it comes up in a generic - AudiSportB5S4 2013-05-17 20:26:35 (78 views) Call Carson! What does GAP say? - Timtheguru 2013-05-17 20:28:55 (53 views) GAP as in Banana Republic and Old Navy? - AudiSportB5S4 2013-05-17 20:37:45 (63 views) Work email is in my signature. - Carson the Parts Guy 2013-05-18 01:50:04 (71 views) LOL so for the hell of it I called my local dealer.... $82.50. - AudiSportB5S4 2013-05-23 20:45:25 (9 views) I still need to fill out a form too. - Timtheguru 2013-05-24 16:00:13 (1 view) Haha. It used to be genuinevwaudiparts.com, now it's just genuineaudiparts.com and it's up. - Timtheguru 2013-05-17 20:43:20 (78 views) Lol, thanks Tim. - AudiSportB5S4 2013-05-17 21:07:32 (46 views)
p1453 egt s1 open or short, so I need a new one...best place to purchase? - n2stox 2013-05-17 19:21:47 (70 views) just get the EGT deletes for $40 - Nigel 2013-05-17 19:57:06 (31 views) where do I get those? thnx. - n2stox 2013-05-17 19:58:28 (31 views) .... - Nigel 2013-05-17 20:02:46 (64 views) shazam! so, if I understand the purpose of the egt is to protect the cats? - n2stox 2013-05-17 20:09:49 (59 views)
what can you recharge our ac systems with? can you get the OTS auto parts stuff or what - beerock 2013-05-17 17:25:41 (79 views) it was easy took me 10 minutes i went through one large and one small bottle blowing cold now - beerock 2013-05-17 19:08:04 (92 views) Sweet, I'll probably do this on a bunch of audis this weekend. - Timtheguru 2013-05-17 21:56:00 (51 views) just so you know I got the wrong one.. I got the extra large one with a hose strapped to the size - beerock 2013-05-18 01:08:11 (76 views) word for word was my experience as well- - Swordfish 2013-05-18 18:32:30 (40 views) no shit.. i didnt want to buy the other 134a+ with the trigger and gauge.. so know i have a separate - beerock 2013-05-19 03:39:46 (41 views) This is the exact stuff I used: - ragdoll 2013-05-17 18:08:54 (100 views) Maybe I'll see you in HF some time. ;) - Timtheguru 2013-05-17 18:20:55 (50 views) I think most of the store is in my garage already so I'm not there too much anymore. - ragdoll 2013-05-17 18:29:52 (54 views) Well some of the tools break. :P - Timtheguru 2013-05-17 18:30:41 (52 views) The only major tool there that I consider good is their 2.5hp tile saw, otherwise I leave their - ragdoll 2013-05-17 18:54:59 (70 views) Wonder if being a member would help. :/ I have a tool I broke from incompetence that needs - Timtheguru 2013-05-17 19:21:19 (54 views) Probably depends on who you talk to or what it is. They replaced my impact extensions, no questions - Tokin 2013-05-17 19:26:42 (47 views) Speaking of impact. Their Earthquake series impact gun is the BEST you can get no matter where you - ragdoll 2013-05-17 20:09:58 (78 views) Ooo, looks nice. I got some other brand from there a while back. I'll have to update my collection. - Timtheguru 2013-05-17 20:16:31 (45 views) Sometimes they go on sale for $70 + 20% off with coupon. - ragdoll 2013-05-17 20:21:19 (47 views) I try to keep a valid page of those 20% coupons in the car at all times. - Timtheguru 2013-05-17 20:30:02 (49 views) Are you a member? I am not, and the cracked down on using them unless a member or if they - ragdoll 2013-05-17 20:40:24 (58 views) Not a member, but haven't been for a couple months either. You can download it from their - Timtheguru 2013-05-17 21:11:18 (70 views) That sounds weird. I never heard of that or read that. - ragdoll 2013-05-17 21:14:19 (43 views) x2, next time I'm there I'll snap a pic. Maybe I'll go tomorrow to swap my tool. - Timtheguru 2013-05-17 21:32:24 (41 views) Didn't see the sign, my cousin is retarded. - Timtheguru 2013-05-21 05:22:26 (15 views) The most high tech thing in those stores are light bulbs. I didn't really think they'd be recording - ragdoll 2013-05-21 05:36:26 (18 views) You're wrong, I think they sell laser pointers. They have freaking lasers! - Timtheguru 2013-05-21 15:39:47 (14 views) whoa - ragdoll 2013-05-21 16:45:35 (9 views) can we use r134a+?? and which nossle do we fill there's two - beerock 2013-05-17 18:04:10 (54 views) if it is compatible with o'le r134a then yes. - julex 2013-05-17 18:06:07 (47 views) Been wondering this as well, autozone has a bunch of end cap AC refill products on their aisles. - Timtheguru 2013-05-17 17:28:13 (64 views) the recharge is right by the left front corner near the ic isnt it? - beerock 2013-05-17 17:29:18 (60 views) I thought it was by the airbox or battery? - Timtheguru 2013-05-17 17:37:10 (55 views) your right im at the store now and checked before i walked in i just remember it being visible - beerock 2013-05-17 17:59:13 (68 views) Let us know how it goes. Also, all of your lines under the car are ok? I've seen so many crushed - Timtheguru 2013-05-17 18:03:45 (70 views) This is correct.. Anything from autopart store works.. Fits onto the low pressure side - AudiSportB5S4 2013-05-17 17:55:21 (85 views) Can you give a bit more details on what needs to be done for a full recharge? - Louie 2013-05-17 18:06:11 (53 views) You find a shop to do it, or look up a DIY. You need a gauge if you're going to do it yourself. - Timtheguru 2013-05-18 00:10:03 (49 views) if you buy a simple $30 can of r134a with gauge at FLAPS, you can easily recharge yourself to - julex 2013-05-19 01:12:44 (35 views) Do I need to vacuum out the system first to take all the air out? - Louie 2013-05-19 17:23:08 (25 views) depends. - julex 2013-05-19 18:36:59 (29 views) It's usually < 80* around Seattle so we don't really use AC that much, but would be nice to have - Timtheguru 2013-05-17 17:57:27 (59 views)
Flow test coming soon. - Flyboy 2013-05-17 15:43:21 (176 views) Looking forward to the results of this - Matt Danger 2013-05-17 17:01:23 (49 views) same - HankMoody 2013-05-19 20:53:37 (11 views)
Any ideas why my driver side foot well is considerably hotter than passenger side? - Internecine 2013-05-16 20:43:12 (91 views) seat heater still on ? ;) - The Scrambler 2013-05-20 00:08:28 (10 views) because that's the side you sit on??:) - davenew 2013-05-18 20:27:07 (16 views) AIDS - ragdoll 2013-05-17 18:55:15 (20 views) Turn the ac on ;) - S4iowa 2013-05-17 14:18:49 (21 views) heatshields on body in poor condition? - aarononymous 2013-05-17 02:35:42 (36 views) have not checked - Internecine 2013-05-17 05:28:01 (33 views) is it heat from the body of car or your cliamte control system spewing hot air from channels? - julex 2013-05-17 12:50:11 (23 views) My car is like that sometimes when I beat on the car. I'm stage 3 though. - Push That Tush 2013-05-16 23:01:37 (70 views) i would expect it to heat up evenly on both sides, but its really bad in the drivers seat, - Internecine 2013-05-17 05:28:44 (27 views) ambient air temp sensor issue? what's going on with your climate control? - mike 2013-05-16 21:20:18 (62 views) Lean condition on the driver head, sending the heat down the downpipe? - Timtheguru 2013-05-16 20:45:14 (129 views) stock engine and exhaust - Internecine 2013-05-16 21:07:41 (42 views) Codes? Still possible lean condition on driver side, or your precat is clogged. - Timtheguru 2013-05-16 21:11:13 (42 views) will check. - Internecine 2013-05-16 21:14:49 (35 views)
looking for a part # on this check-valve (the one covered in goop) TIA - gamblerS4 2013-05-16 20:17:38 (199 views) 078611933B - Timtheguru 2013-05-16 20:26:32 (49 views) thanks! - gamblerS4 2013-05-16 20:37:40 (38 views) You're welcome! - Timtheguru 2013-05-16 20:39:45 (35 views)
New Cams, lifters and timing belt kit are in after failed lifter damage.. Lifter pic inside.. - M3KILR 2013-05-16 16:17:31 (352 views) Somethign to consider regarding M1. - julex 2013-05-17 15:52:23 (113 views) Sounds good.. Switched to T6 during the rebuild and will monitor more closely moving forward. - M3KILR 2013-05-17 16:48:32 (48 views) Did you break everything in with a break in oil without friction modifiers? - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-17 17:41:40 (61 views) Think he just used the T6...can I add additives after the fact? - M3KILR 2013-05-17 21:18:45 (59 views) additives are already in the T6, you want to break in with a proper break in oil - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-17 22:06:34 (77 views) T6 has a shit ton of zinc in it. - Timtheguru 2013-05-17 22:37:09 (83 views) _maybe_ all good then, but I'd like to see that same report on this: - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-18 02:55:40 (48 views) Flash point seems kinda low? Maybe that doesn't matter? - Timtheguru 2013-05-18 03:27:03 (40 views) Not for the small # of miles you're going to run it.. you're trying to seat rings, etc.. - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-18 05:09:44 (48 views) if you used new lifters on your build, then the lifters were coated with special - julex 2013-05-18 22:33:46 (54 views) That's great to know I had no idea they were coated from the factory - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-19 02:21:15 (25 views) bah, thats nothing - Internecine 2013-05-16 20:45:27 (272 views) mine sounded like that after sitting about a year during 6-speed swap, I've dealt with that - aarononymous 2013-05-17 02:12:15 (90 views) Wowzers ... How much damage did all that metal make? - M3KILR 2013-05-16 20:49:43 (64 views) i can only hope it all ended up in the oil filter. - Internecine 2013-05-16 21:10:22 (87 views) Slightly OT: Does anyone have a video of what the engine sounds like with bad lifters? - Jsnake4k 2013-05-16 20:18:25 (65 views) You bet I do! - Derek 2013-05-17 00:18:48 (110 views) Click, click, click, click, click, Click, click, click, click, click, - jason sowers 2013-05-16 21:58:23 (63 views) Also the sound of opening PBR cans. - Timtheguru 2013-05-16 21:59:22 (58 views) What caused the wear on the side of the cam journal? - MingS4 2013-05-16 18:01:48 (184 views) Metal from the lifter... - M3KILR 2013-05-16 18:10:23 (111 views) What oil was being used and what change interval? - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-16 17:31:21 (77 views) Here you go. You posted here too. :p - Timtheguru 2013-05-16 17:48:40 (132 views) Mobil 1 0-40 only every 5k since 40k when i bought her.... - M3KILR 2013-05-16 17:48:05 (115 views) My turbo cars consume M-1, not Amsoil or Joe Gibbs which is all I use. - Frenchy 2013-05-18 00:31:33 (42 views) Looks like most other M1 engine's I've seen. Much higher wear than LiquiMoly or Amsoil - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-16 17:54:55 (80 views) Why do some of the top builders in the world insist on using M1 if this is the case? - PKmode 2013-05-16 18:26:01 (78 views) Sponsorship? - Tokin 2013-05-16 18:51:18 (74 views) Likely answer but if it were bad, would they run the risk with the warrantied engines? - PKmode 2013-05-16 20:36:43 (65 views) They like repeat business.. NO ONE I know racing Porsche's will put it in the motors - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-16 18:33:29 (142 views) I run Castrol Euroblend but was generally curious. I've seen a few people with early cam wear - PKmode 2013-05-16 20:35:18 (85 views) It used to be, but if you look at reports over time that's changed. Tim also pointed out... - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-16 21:04:26 (93 views) Everyone has a preference for oil - I've run Mobi1 0-40, T6 and now Schaeffer 9000 5-40 in my S4 - rasTTa 2013-05-16 21:02:03 (106 views) I'll second this. I run Castrol Edge Turbo Diesel 5W-40, which is the replacement for TXT 505.01.. - Carson the Parts Guy 2013-05-17 20:07:43 (60 views) I'd be using Schaeffer if I could afford it but with 2500 mi/month that really good boutique oil... - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-16 21:15:38 (95 views) I paid about $9 a quart online for it in gallons. Bought 4 and got a good break on shipping. - rasTTa 2013-05-16 21:22:50 (90 views) Wow! That's good enough for me to switch after my rebuild for sure. - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-16 21:27:49 (62 views) Probably because the engines will see less than 5k miles. - Timtheguru 2013-05-16 18:30:25 (73 views) Here's a blackstone with Rotella and M1... - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-16 18:39:37 (211 views) Ok? Did you read the comment? Also this is comparing apples to oranges as far as motors go. - Timtheguru 2013-05-16 18:44:56 (86 views) the point is that 20k on a softly driven NA DD should not have hear indications, my prepped 3.6.. - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-16 19:35:31 (96 views) Which Amsoil do you like? One of these? - Derek 2013-05-16 21:15:48 (64 views) EDIT: See inside - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-16 21:21:21 (98 views) Yeah that's what I was talking about.. - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-16 18:58:44 (106 views) or T6... - Timtheguru 2013-05-16 17:55:43 (72 views) I haven't seen any high milage motors w/T6 so I can't comment. Maybe... - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-16 17:57:17 (104 views) Mine won't be a good specimen as I only started using it at 120k miles, and got the car with 90k. - Timtheguru 2013-05-16 17:59:14 (104 views) I have been using T6 for almost 80k now. At 208k currently. 7500 mi intervals. - turboSquatt 2013-05-16 23:43:43 (87 views) Yep. Looks very similar to what happened to mine. - Derek 2013-05-16 17:04:12 (79 views)
r4 tdi. 40 mpg, sub 3000 lbs, awd hybrid 3.0 v8, center turbo. cool. on it. - nehalem 2013-05-16 05:37:13 (98 views) r4? Sounds great. How much power? - Timtheguru 2013-05-16 15:59:48 (45 views) brake regen + battery electric: 30 hp / tq. tdi: 375 hp / 525 lb-ft. - nehalem 2013-05-17 01:07:13 (37 views)
2000 or early 2001 Nogaro S4 on NJ Parkway, exit at 135, blond female driving...anyone here?..... - UR-Idiot Savant-S6 2013-05-15 21:54:16 (313 views) Hehe! Blondie spotted in the noggy! - TheBGN 2013-05-16 01:57:43 (150 views) Raises hand. - Sind0e 2013-05-15 23:19:08 (344 views) pictures of blonde to confirm correct car. - HankMoody 2013-05-16 03:00:53 (101 views) . - HollywoodVeg 2013-05-16 17:36:22 (231 views) LMAO!!! - Sind0e 2013-05-16 20:49:50 (50 views) LOL - Jsnake4k 2013-05-16 19:18:25 (48 views) She is a member so careful what you say lol - Jsnake4k 2013-05-16 04:27:37 (88 views) So? Maybe I'll have my mom and grandma sign up so they are protected by membership. :P - Timtheguru 2013-05-16 16:46:05 (55 views) What..??? This is a "no granny territory" come on now! - TheBGN 2013-05-17 13:19:21 (36 views) Member of what? - jason sowers 2013-05-16 12:49:13 (66 views) QW - SFexBOY 2013-05-16 13:17:12 (65 views) ^^^ gentleman ^^^ - TheBGN 2013-05-16 05:10:30 (127 views) They are behaving. :-) - Sind0e 2013-05-16 15:16:54 (65 views) Nice. Thought it might be found here....... - UR-Idiot Savant-S6 2013-05-15 23:45:04 (191 views) i remember you....you had a Black Avant? ;) - EvilEmpirE::OutofBounds 2013-05-16 01:51:32 (131 views) yup, that's me. Had a Cactus sedan before that. I remember seeing you drive through town too...... - UR-Idiot Savant-S6 2013-05-16 11:38:18 (95 views) 2 towns to the west of you. - Sind0e 2013-05-15 23:49:06 (189 views) i was gonna say I'm surprised it took that long for you two to spot each other. - SFexBOY 2013-05-16 11:47:22 (78 views) Cool. My S6 is under the knife. AMGs welcome? - UR-Idiot Savant-S6 2013-05-15 23:51:53 (92 views) all makes and models are. we're there for the owners mostly. =) - 2PUTT 2013-05-16 00:25:19 (86 views) I knew u love me putt putt!! - TheBGN 2013-05-16 01:55:02 (162 views) you need a cold shower. - 2PUTT 2013-05-16 17:27:41 (60 views) Just toss a bucket of cold water at him =) - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-16 22:06:58 (44 views)
Is WMS or Comp Turbo selling modified RP's for a decent price?? - hardon 2013-05-15 20:56:53 (137 views) yeah im running chinese knockoffs from WMS - nyet 2013-05-15 21:50:10 (158 views) How many miles do you have on them so far, and at what power and boost levels? - hardon 2013-05-16 04:40:29 (45 views) hmm 20k miles maybe - nyet 2013-05-16 05:59:18 (89 views)
Job Opening @ GMG - Technician position - GMGracing 2013-05-15 20:08:40 (168 views) Holy cow, you're looking for a one-man-shop kind of guy? - julex 2013-05-17 15:53:53 (34 views)
Job Opening @ GMG - Technician position - GMGracing 2013-05-15 20:05:21 (144 views) Fabreeze Please Respond! - HankMoody 2013-05-16 03:15:34 (44 views) lol, his name is not fabreeze. - Snow Trooper 2013-05-16 15:44:30 (78 views)
Are we talking down pipes today? - S4iowa 2013-05-15 18:53:17 (462 views) i just took mine off after 5 years and they look freaking amazing still!! you get what you pay for! - MTV2002 2013-05-21 00:01:31 (22 views) Yeah thats beauty - DiscoPotato 2013-05-17 15:47:30 (26 views) Flex joints look good! Good luck with fitting and testing! - TheBGN 2013-05-16 05:14:32 (74 views) nice, they look clean, i am actually taking out the choke from my 034 dp's to 2.5 manganflow exhaust - k2switch23 2013-05-15 20:43:37 (113 views) Yeah. I'll be 2.5 all the way back. - S4iowa 2013-05-15 23:33:49 (55 views) Thats why I did too. Cut Magnaflow and used a 2.5' exhaust sleeve. - ricam78 2013-05-15 20:55:57 (187 views) Nice! :) - jprice 2013-05-15 19:27:36 (72 views) ceramic coat em! - ricam78 2013-05-15 18:58:38 (276 views) What he said... they will scavenge better and your engine bay temps will drop as well. - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-15 19:55:42 (115 views) I have to make sure I don't need to have them cut re-welded first. - S4iowa 2013-05-15 19:04:15 (80 views) Agreed. Good luck. They look great - ricam78 2013-05-15 19:04:41 (73 views) thanks, I should know after this weekend if they'll clear the B6 yoke mount. - S4iowa 2013-05-15 19:06:53 (72 views) 2nd! - DynomiteTT 2013-05-15 19:02:34 (70 views)
Anyone know if the RS4 shift knobs tend to explode like the stock S4 knob when pounding gears? - PKmode 2013-05-15 17:54:04 (102 views) Too bad for lack of options. I ordered an RS4 one and will make my own metal one for track days - PKmode 2013-05-15 21:52:33 (50 views) Any knob will fit. I run an A3 knob. - ricam78 2013-05-15 21:54:45 (185 views) What's the part No. for that? Looks sweet. - Timtheguru 2013-05-15 22:00:00 (44 views) Think its 8P0863279A - ricam78 2013-05-15 23:03:40 (47 views) Next question... Where did you get it? :) - Timtheguru 2013-05-16 16:01:13 (34 views) ebay...YGM - ricam78 2013-05-16 16:12:50 (34 views) Thank you sir. - Timtheguru 2013-05-16 14:50:30 (26 views) Are they the same as the allroad knob internally? Here is what it looks like broken down....... - ricam78 2013-05-15 19:51:29 (175 views) Not my pic but... - PKmode 2013-05-15 20:19:01 (154 views) Interesting. The allroad one appears to be all one piece encased in a soft molded rubber. - ricam78 2013-05-15 20:39:47 (50 views) Same material, so what do you think? - \|skolnick 2013-05-15 17:56:57 (53 views) That was my fear. Stupid clam shell design. Alternatives? - PKmode 2013-05-15 18:19:08 (57 views)
Poll: what down pipes do you have? Also; - Jsnake4k 2013-05-15 17:35:33 (149 views) ASP, 6spd, lots a miles, new flex joints after many miles. - Frenchy 2013-05-16 15:29:45 (67 views) Are you still running the same exhaust? VM1 backhalf? - rennis 2013-05-16 22:06:39 (31 views) Labree Split.. 100k+ no issues with the DP's... - M3KILR 2013-05-16 02:00:03 (49 views) Labree split, 6spd, no mods flex pipes went but covered under lifetime warranty ftw. - Jeff ' s4 2013-05-16 01:34:42 (47 views) Miltek, 200,000+ miles, no issues. - 1/4 million mile S4 - GrandPaJohn 2013-05-16 00:10:55 (38 views) 034 w/ HFC's. PJK04, ~15K miles, 6spd, no issues. - sherbet 2013-05-15 21:35:09 (42 views) AWE. I dented a cat a long time ago and it trips my O2, so i run a stand-off. - mike 2013-05-15 20:36:28 (57 views) ASP 3" / 6spd / 75k / no problems / price = ? - Surstr�mming 2013-05-15 20:03:33 (45 views) SSAC, 6MT, Ceramic Coated, 18k miles, no issues, $210 (woot) - 2PUTT 2013-05-15 19:18:11 (51 views) Same here, minus the ceramic coating. No issues. - Sind0e 2013-05-16 15:23:02 (29 views) AR Design, 3 inch, Ceramic Coated, wideband bung installed, less than 5k. - DynomiteTT 2013-05-15 19:02:05 (72 views) Milltek / 6spd / 70k / no issues / wrapped - Mr. Ayo 2013-05-15 18:51:49 (50 views) anyone selling a set of DP's? lmk - EvilEmpirE::OutofBounds 2013-05-15 18:41:25 (51 views) ASP 3"/6spd/5k on KO4s/no mods on them, just currently on test pipes (till inspection day)/no issues - BB2001S4 2013-05-15 18:41:14 (61 views) awe 6sp 100k+ miles, zero issues - nyet 2013-05-15 18:22:17 (48 views) ASP 3"+, 6spd, no wrap/coating, no issues with 30K on them. - PKmode 2013-05-15 18:20:02 (42 views) AR Design - Dubaudi 2013-05-15 18:14:32 (49 views) Ar design/end thread - jason sowers 2013-05-15 18:07:47 (50 views) 6MT - ASP repaired by WMS to replace completely rotted through flex joints at 25k - rasTTa 2013-05-15 18:04:06 (73 views) ASP 3inch. 25k on ko4. Moded for rs6 turbos , wide band O2 ,and wraped for 2k no problems ! - richmonds4 2013-05-15 17:56:32 (44 views) SSAC V2, 2500 Miles. No issues yet - The Scrambler 2013-05-15 17:49:34 (49 views)
OE front rotor thickness is 30mm with a Min. of 28mm for replacement? I just read that on a parts - ragdoll 2013-05-15 17:34:32 (76 views) How old are yours? - Jsnake4k 2013-05-15 17:39:33 (45 views) 13 - ragdoll 2013-05-15 17:59:22 (73 views) 2.5 more years and they can vote in MD, soon. - Timtheguru 2013-05-15 18:18:22 (44 views) that's like 100 years in rotor years - julex 2013-05-15 19:35:50 (43 views) That's like 500 years in rotor years if Rastta's driving :P - JonathanSEA//S4 2013-05-16 02:57:55 (31 views)
So if I wanted to learn nefmoto so I can make my own tune, where do I need to start? Nye, care to - PKmode 2013-05-15 16:24:48 (123 views) honestly nefmoto is a waste of time ,, - slowrideBC 2013-05-20 07:48:44 (35 views) So I don't see a single post from you that explains the problem you were having - nyet 2013-05-20 16:44:59 (24 views) LOL they aren't there for support - nyet 2013-05-20 16:33:33 (31 views) I pretty much always give the same advice when it comes to OPT - nyet 2013-05-15 16:35:34 (155 views) And this is why I say stuff like this - nyet 2013-05-20 16:38:47 (21 views) Sounds like a long learning process. I was hoping to short cut and just be able to start somewhere - PKmode 2013-05-15 16:59:35 (90 views) There is no such thing as "cutting it short" when it comes to tuning - NOTORIOUS VR 2013-05-16 14:07:41 (54 views) btw if it wasn't running rich before, it probably isn't the tune - nyet 2013-05-15 17:03:22 (95 views) It's been running rich since day one. I've pulled fuel via lemmi and it's still rich. - PKmode 2013-05-15 17:43:14 (91 views) Try swapping AFR wideband? - ScratchRob13 2013-05-15 22:05:28 (48 views) I could. It's only been a few thousand miles but as rich as it is, it wouldn't hurt to do it again. - PKmode 2013-05-16 02:37:36 (43 views) Damn that is rich... People used to say he tuned on the rich side.. Low 10s or 9s is - AudiSportB5S4 2013-05-15 21:31:40 (73 views) Rich is safe but yeah, this is ridiculous. Not his fault by any means but I'd like to move forward - PKmode 2013-05-15 22:06:30 (69 views) i dont think you can just adjust mark's tune anyway - nyet 2013-05-15 22:48:07 (78 views) I doubt they even have anything on this car anymore. TBH, I've not logged it since 2010. LOL - PKmode 2013-05-16 02:39:57 (65 views) Read this thread... I followed the step by step and now I'm hooked on ME7L. - AudiSportB5S4 2013-05-16 13:15:17 (55 views) Just start reading... - hutchb2 2013-05-15 16:32:13 (88 views) http://s4wiki.com/wiki/Tuning is a good place to start. - raptor_s4 2013-05-15 16:29:00 (60 views) yes. obviously, i should hope, at this point :) - nyet 2013-05-15 16:36:15 (56 views)

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