Yet another build thread from this guy.

**dropshadow** · 04-01-2013 07:37 PM

I owned a DSG B8 S4 last year for about 5 months, then decided that I wasn't quite clicking with it, so I traded it in for a Prestige B8 A4 Avant, because I missed having a wagon. As I soon learned, once you've owned an S4, nothing else will compare. So anyway, I'm back.

I picked up this brilliant black S4 last Thursday night. 6MT, black alcantara, carbon inlays, sport diff, advanced key, 3G+ Nav, Audi Connect, etc.

The V6T badges were the first to go, and I got a clear bra installed on Saturday:

Couple of other cool cars there at the same time:

Since I had parts leftover from the first S4, and had spent all winter building a pile of parts to put on the Avant in the spring, I was all set to start in on this one right away. So tonight, with just 296 miles on the odometer, I had H&R coilovers and Hotchkis H-Sport sway bars installed. I also picked up a set of Avant Garde M510s after seeing JOS4AUDI's thread:

Currently it's got 5mm spacers all around, but it rubs a bit in the rear, so I may step down to 3mm spacers. I'm no stranger to rubbing, so I might stick with this setup for a little while. Meanwhile, the break-in period is killing me while I try to drive responsibly. I have since removed the front plate mount (I don't know if I'll put it back on once I get my plates) and put in a set of Hoen xenon-match foglights. So far I'm extremely happy with the car.

**MailmanOdd** · 04-01-2013 07:46 PM

How much did those wheels run you if you don't mind me asking?

**Black3.2** · 04-01-2013 07:47 PM

love those wheels, great looking car

**ptx415** · 04-01-2013 07:47 PM

looks great !

**dropshadow** · 04-01-2013 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by MailmanOdd

How much did those wheels run you if you don't mind me asking?

The prices are out there. The price I paid wouldn't be typical because I got a good deal on them.

I should also mention that all the work tonight was done at Imola Motorsports here in Minneapolis. Amazing shop with a great staff.

**handruin** · 04-01-2013 07:49 PM

Looks very good. I was seriously considering those wheels. What was the final dimensions on the wheels? Did you go with the 19x9.5 ET40 like JOS4AUDI?

For the break-in, I don't think you need to baby the car. To each their own, but after reading many threads on the forums I chose the hard break-in like many others have to seat the rings properly. Just let it warm up for 10 minutes beyond when the water temp gets to the normal spot and then do a few runs to redline and then make sure to engine brake (which is equally important). I'm a bit over 10K miles and I have no oil burn.

**Okan509** · 04-01-2013 07:50 PM

looks good! Why so many black b8.5's

shame it rubs in the rear, love the look

**fesmail** · 04-01-2013 07:51 PM

Wheel specs? 19x9.5?

**dropshadow** · 04-01-2013 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by handruin

Looks very good. I was seriously considering those wheels. What was the final dimensions on the wheels? Did you go with the 19x9.5 ET40 like JOS4AUDI?

Yes, these are 19x9.5 wheels on 255/35 Michelin Pilot Super Sports. It only rubs in the rear over big bumps, just like my B7 did.

**Mops@Nemesis** · 04-01-2013 07:54 PM

Looks great!! AG wheels are blowing up. They are second to Vossen. Good for them.

**ahkim** · 04-01-2013 08:05 PM

What?!? You got rid of the avant? Is that 3 cars in less than 6 months? Sounds like fun...I like the new ride though.

**coolwater** · 04-01-2013 08:09 PM

Looks amazing.
Love everything about the car.
Excellent color choice!

-cW

**JOS4AUDI** · 04-01-2013 08:16 PM

Wow!!!! Honestly my fav B8.5 the wheels and drop set it off!!!! Love the 5mm spacer looks great. I'm rubbing very minor in the rear now with 3mm but I'm super low on coils. Great job man loving this!!!

**734jeant** · 04-01-2013 08:27 PM

"I got a clear bra installed on Saturday"

What product did you use for the bra and what parts of the car did you have done?

Thanks.

**AudiDTMA4** · 04-01-2013 08:30 PM

You'd better be at C & C on Saturday for me to check it out......I'm flying back from Mexico late friday just for you!

**Existentialist** · 04-01-2013 08:31 PM

Congratulations. Did you end up find it in stock at one of the local dealers? I'm starting to regret my custom color as I see more of these showing up in the area.

Is that my B7 in the reflection of your car? This might be the only picture in existence of my car.

Originally Posted by dropshadow

Yes, these are 19x9.5 wheels on 255/35 Michelin Pilot Super Sports. It only rubs in the rear over big bumps, just like my B7 did.

**dropshadow** · 04-01-2013 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by Existentialist

Congratulations. Did you end up find it in stock at one of the local dealers? I'm starting to regret my custom color as I see more of these showing up in the area.

Is that my B7 in the reflection of your car? This might be the only picture in existence of my car.

Your custom color is going to be what makes yours stand apart! I can't wait to see it in person. Aside from the peelers, I can't tell what car that is in the reflection.

We found this car in Chicago. I was looking for a car with 19s, but I'm glad that I got this one with 18s, otherwise I probably wouldn't have gotten the M510s.

**dropshadow** · 04-01-2013 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by AudiDTMA4

You'd better be at C & C on Saturday for me to check it out......I'm flying back from Mexico late friday just for you!

It's looking like rain, but unless it's super cold, I'll be there.

**dropshadow** · 04-01-2013 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by 734jeant

"I got a clear bra installed on Saturday"

What product did you use for the bra and what parts of the car did you have done?

Thanks.

3M ClearBra on the hood, bumper, fenders, mirrors. Might go back for A-pillars coverage too.

**peppeS4** · 04-02-2013 02:24 AM

Looks sweet. I traded my 2010 6spd Imola S4 for a 2013 Ice Silver DSG last June and now I'm trying to get back into a 6spd. Prob not gonna happen but worth a try. DSG isn't bad but 6spd is way more engaging. Should have kept B8 or been more patient.

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**Sasho** · 04-02-2013 02:53 AM

Originally Posted by dropshadow

TIGHT!

**SteveYem** · 04-02-2013 04:27 AM

Love the look. Ride height, wheel offset and tire fitment look great.
Would love to make a similar move but not interested in picking up a hefty car payment. So I will sit and admire your build thread instead :)

**brandon** · 04-02-2013 05:09 AM

Mad love for those wheels. Cant wait to see it in person.

**MrFunk** · 04-02-2013 06:00 AM

Looks great! Man, what a difference from when I saw it Saturday morning!
Wheels (with the right drop) will make or break a car.

**NeedQuattro** · 04-02-2013 06:07 AM

A wild redditor appears...

Also, love the wheels. They really stand out.

**dropshadow** · 04-02-2013 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by MrFunk

Looks great! Man, what a difference from when I saw it Saturday morning!
Wheels (with the right drop) will make or break a car.

Dude, I keep thinking about how great your car looks on the new wheels. I figured I'd better step my game up.

Thanks for all the comments, guys. I suppose if this is going to be a proper build thread, I should list the rest that I've done so far:

- LED kit from KRAutoLED.com
- Hardwired V1
- iPhone 5 cradle from ProClipUSA.com
- Weathertech front floor liners
- Audi OE carpeted trunk mat

I was supposed to get the car tinted today, but I'm kind of digging the fishbowl look. If I do tint, it'll be 50% to keep it light. I'll probably order a set of 3mm spacers, but otherwise there's not much more that I want or need to do to it for the time being.

Future plans:
- Intake, probably AWE
- Alu Kreuz at some point
- Maybe a chip sometime down the road, but not for a while. I like the feeling of having an intact warranty for a change.

**coolwater** · 04-02-2013 08:40 AM

Rims looks perfectly matched to the angular lines on the facelift.
I might have to go for these for my next set of wheels.
So you are basically at 19x9.5 ET35 all around with 255/35/19 tires sitting on coils.

Tell me is there 2 more mm of space to go ET33?

-cW

**dropshadow** · 04-02-2013 08:41 AM

It's tight at ET35 in the rear. 33 might work but you'd definitely get rubbing if you go low.

**sa_seahawker** · 04-02-2013 09:09 AM

"Imola Verit"

**coolwater** · 04-02-2013 09:26 AM

Don't want to clutter your thread.

I am on HR OE Sports so a mild drop.
At least a finger gap still.

You can see the drop in my build thread.
I was considering 19x9.5 ET33 wheels with 255/35/19 tires all around.

When you get a chance can you snap some photos showing the flush-ness against the fenders?

-cW

**dropshadow** · 04-03-2013 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by coolwater

Don't want to clutter your thread.

I am on HR OE Sports so a mild drop.
At least a finger gap still.

You can see the drop in my build thread.
I was considering 19x9.5 ET33 wheels with 255/35/19 tires all around.

When you get a chance can you snap some photos showing the flush-ness against the fenders?

-cW

I'll try to remember to do this. I think the coils have settled from the photos above over the past two days.

**Brooklyn** · 04-03-2013 08:16 PM

loving my decision to get those wheels more and more. looks fantastic.

**dropshadow** · 04-08-2013 08:40 AM

Our first Cars & Coffee of the year was on Saturday, and my car showed up in a couple albums from the show.

**MNS4** · 04-08-2013 11:00 AM

Looks great Sean!

**AudiDTMA4** · 04-08-2013 11:07 AM

The 2013's are kinda growing on me......

:P

**Okan509** · 04-08-2013 11:13 AM

stance is righteous

**Stg3 A6** · 04-08-2013 11:28 AM

That is just down right gorgeous...

**dropshadow** · 04-08-2013 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by AudiDTMA4

The 2013's are kinda growing on me......

:P

Post up, buddy!

**lapisia** · 04-08-2013 12:45 PM

Wow that paint is just perfect.

**dropshadow** · 04-11-2013 10:23 AM

We got a bit of unexpected snow today, and it looks like it's not done yet, so I threw the snow tires on last night.

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