Charrie's AUDI S4 Avant

[cakM3]

2001.5 AUDI S4 Avant

Introducing my AUDI S4 Avant!

Back in June I was talking to Botond about a few maintenance items and mods I was going to do for my ZHP and my friend Chris at that time was trying to sell off his AUDI S4's (yes he had a pair of them both in Silver) and I wasn't paying too much attention to them... well a few weeks ago things unexpectedly went into motion as Chris sold his B5 S4 sedan and had his Avant still for sale... one thing led to another and I was offered a killer price by Chris for his Avant that I could not refuse so I accepted...

I was also given a unique opportunity to buy back my BMW Performance carbon fiber strut bar from him so the car gods must have been smiling upon me that morning... I then realized 4 cars was just too much for what I wanted right now so I decided to sell my ZHP.

I had one person in mind to sell my ZHP to (Botond) and I gave him a killer deal he couldn't say no to either (keeping the car gods happy)... so all in all it ended up being a wash and I found myself selling off my ZHP and owning a 2001.5 AUDI B5 S4 Avant. :drevil All of this transpired on a Thursday morning while at work within an hour (texting to Botond and Chris)... it happened that fast...

I know there have been a few wondering which way I was going to go regarding my next car project but I decided on getting an Avant because of how easy it would be to transport parts for either of my cars and for that "sleeper" effect this car has so much potential for... My Avant already has the RS4 turbos and stage 2 tune producing 380 awhp so this makes my M3 the slowest car in my stable...

Make no mistake, this car is not in pristine shape... in fact she's far from it and I think this is why my friend literally "gave me" this car so I could rescue her... and this is exactly what I intend to do. Her paint is not in the best shape however I have a friend who own's a body shop and have already started working out details to get her looking right :)

Maintenance-wise she also needs some work, she's due for a timing belt/water pump change and I have already started ordering items that will be needed to do the maintenance... she also has a cracked windshield my friend failed to tell me about but no worries... I will just get this changed out. Also the car has dark (probably 20%) window tint which I have already started removing because the state in which I live in does not allow for aftermarket window tint.... how g a y .... the battery on the car is dead as well but has already been replaced by me today... oh and the car is not up to my standards of cleanliness but I have a steam cleaner I can use to get the carpets and interior cleaned. Also noted the headliner will need to get taken out and brought over to an upholstery shop to have it reconditioned. I'm sure I will find more items to fix ;)

Anyway I'm setting up this project thread as a way to keep track of what maintenance and mods (yes, I can never stay away from modding any car I own) I will be doing while this car is under my ownership... ;)

I like to say she's a diamond in the rough with a potential to be a beautiful ride....this is how she currently looks and I know when I get her sorted out I will appreciate looking at her "before" pictures to see how far along she will come along... just like my M3 it will be an amazing journey :thumbsup




Delivery Date: 01SEP2018

- Light Silver (similar to TiAg on my M3)
- 5-speed Tip (ZF 5HP19)
- Black Leather interior
- Premium Package: Sunroof, HomeLink transmitter, Auto dimming mirrors
- Cold Weather Package: Heated front seats, Heated outside mirrors, Expandable ski sack
- Bose premium sound system
- S6 front calipers
- RS4 turbos/intercoolers
- Stage 2 tune

Here are a few pictures of my new project...
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Had to have a shot of my M3 in the foreground for my introductory picture of my S4 Avant :)

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My "trifecta garage" has started.... all three cars are some shade of silver... this should be interesting since all three cars have a unique character all their own...

EDIT: Looks like I'm replacing my Silver S4 Avant for a California Nogaro Blue/Nogaro Blue S4 Avant... I have always wanted to have a blue car - I will now have one ;)

No room at my garage to have 4 cars so I will have to let my Silver S4 Avant go to someone who is looking for a project car to restore/build...

[brettbimmer]

Nice Ingolstadt Prius Sport Charrie!
Here's to many happy miles.

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[az3579]

Charrie has got his work cut out for him, but let's just say that'll make it a lot more satisfying when everything's been remedied.
I know he doesn't mess around, so I'm curious where this ends up going. I know he won't disappoint. :)

[Oli77]

Oooooh, that's a different beast all together. Silver stable will look great.

[Johnmadd]

Very cool, let the fun begin!

[cakM3]

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I’ve already started detailing parts of the car...as well as starting to erase the accumulated neglect to my audi...

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It will take lots of time and elbow grease to get my new daily driver back in shape... [emoji57]

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[WOLFN8TR]

Wow what a difference, Charlie has the Midas Touch! Keep up the good work! :thumbup

[JPMo]

Man I LOVE a good transformation. So excited for this, I love the look of the B5 S4s

[cakM3]

Man I LOVE a good transformation. So excited for this, I love the look of the B5 S4s

I was impressed you guessed correct based on clues I posted [emoji1417]

I love this B5 S4 Avant because only 1500 of these were produced in this model year. I also love the old school look of this car and how easily it can be modded [emoji41]

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Looking at this picture should give you an idea as to how dirty my engine bay looks. In time I will correct this and have an engine bay as clean as the engine bay in my M3[emoji57]

It will take some time to sort out but this is why I took on this project. Part of the fun in rescuing any worthwhile car....

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[JPMo]

I was impressed you guessed correct based on clues I posted
Just putting myself in your shoes. Guess I got lucky :santa1




It will take some time to sort out but this is why I took on this project. Part of the fun in rescuing any worthwhile car....

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Definitely my favorite part. Something about finding a car with potential that most would pass on and transforming it into a head turner. My ZHP was not always as fresh as it is now when I got it...and all I did was show it some love and elbow grease. Still have a-lot of restoring to go

[derbo]

What an interesting project, Charlie!

Can't wait to see what happens.

[cakM3]

What an interesting project, Charlie!

Can't wait to see what happens.

Derek, it's going to be a process for sure! Lots of elbow grease going into the old girl :)

Here she is showing her freckles... will be going away in October...

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I'm posting the current state of my S4 because you all will see a transformation once I get started.... there will be lots going on with my S4 and I'm actually looking forward to getting started :)

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The hood shock is toast which is why I was using my unbrella to keep the hood up. Will be sourcing a new hood shock from FCP Euro soon...
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just looking at this engine bay and seeing the Y-pipe as dirty as it is makes me cringe but I know I will have this cleaned up...
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so dirrty....
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even the headlight needs addressing so I will source the clear euro ones for my S4
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the aluminum roof rails were weathered due to lack of TLC... well, that's gonna change...
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[3ZHP]

All Good Stuff Here!

Looks like a fun project and it’s always good to have a utility vehicle close by. I did a lot of transformations years ago. They can be very rewarding.


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[BADCLOWN]

I love that this thing is dirty, beat, and fucked up. Makes me excited to see the total transformation. Two thumbs up for getting a wagon

[ZHPizza]

I love that this thing is dirty, beat, and fucked up. Makes me excited to see the total transformation. Two thumbs up for getting a wagon+1 my thoughts exactly. Love a good come back story.

[JPMo]

I love that this thing is dirty, beat, and fucked up. Makes me excited to see the total transformation. Two thumbs up for getting a wagon
Yes indeed

[cakM3]

I love that this thing is dirty, beat, and fucked up. Makes me excited to see the total transformation. Two thumbs up for getting a wagon

Thanks Jacob!

Appreciate the support guys! [emoji1417]


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[prowlerflyer]

Oh wow Charlie! Sorry to see the ZHP go, (and what a way to keep it in the family!) but always loved this generation of A/S4.

Watch out for that Tiptronic, really the weak point in that drivetrain.

I feel bad I was complaining to you about upcoming maintenance for me....

Looking forward to watching this one evolve.


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[cakM3]

Oh wow Charlie! Sorry to see the ZHP go, (and what a way to keep it in the family!) but always loved this generation of A/S4.

Watch out for that Tiptronic, really the weak point in that drivetrain.

I feel bad I was complaining to you about upcoming maintenance for me....

Looking forward to watching this one evolve.

Very true Steve, but I can get another tip tranny for this car for relatively cheap if my tranny needs replacement then I can take my time and rebuild the OE tranny :thumbsup

[Sreten]

Cool project, will be fun to see it progress!

Your thread inspired me to look at some cool 90's Audis in Europe. Got my eye on 1992 Ur-S4, 2.2L I5 with 220hp. Interesting car.

[cakM3]

Cool project, will be fun to see it progress!

Your thread inspired me to look at some cool 90's Audis in Europe. Got my eye on 1992 Ur-S4, 2.2L I5 with 220hp. Interesting car.

I tend to favor the old school looks of cars these days... :thumbsup

[JPMo]

Very true Steve, but I can get another tip tranny for this car for relatively cheap if my tranny needs replacement then I can take my time and rebuild the OE tranny :thumbsup

No manual conversion?

[cakM3]

No manual conversion?

Tempting but no, right now I’m keeping the new whip tiptronic. I have been wanting a tip for daily driving duties especially where I’m at with all the summer tourist traffic coming to/from Newport. Sometimes its a royal PITA....however with that said who knows?

Not many who really know me expected me to pick up an Avant for a daily driver so we’ll see where this project leads [emoji6]


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[johnrando]

This car will be amazing when done. Can't wait to see the end result. Heck of a stable!

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[cakM3]

This car will be amazing when done. Can't wait to see the end result. Heck of a stable!

Thanks John! I think so as well ;)


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[cakM3]

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I purchased this antenna today so I could swap in the short ECS Tuning antenna to my Avant.

ECS Tuning no longer sells this part for the B5 Avant so I’m glad I was able to source this part [emoji41]


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[BMWCurves]

Congrats on the purchase! I can't wait to see the transformation as you clean this thing up to your high standards!


Cool project, will be fun to see it progress!

Your thread inspired me to look at some cool 90's Audis in Europe. Got my eye on 1992 Ur-S4, 2.2L I5 with 220hp. Interesting car.

I had a C4 S4 in high school. The thing was a hoot and a half, especially in the snow. I have very fond memories of that car. I can still hear that I5 purr.

[kakashi169]

go charlie! lol

[Sockethead]

I like that generation of Audi. Congrats Charlie!

[cakM3]

Congrats on the purchase! I can't wait to see the transformation as you clean this thing up to your high standards!

That's the plan... it will be done in phases but I will eventually get the S4 up to my standards ;)


go charlie! lol

Thanks Daniel! I plan to :cool


I like that generation of Audi. Congrats Charlie!

Same here Rob! There's something special about a nicely modded "old school" ride, especially when it's an Avant :drevil

[cakM3]

Today got off my butt and mounted my stubby antenna[emoji41]

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I prefer the stubby antenna over the Jetta/Passat-like antennas


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[cakM3]

Been looking at summer wheels for my Avant and decided on getting a set of BBS LM wheels...

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BBS LM 18x8.5 5x112 ET40 Diamond Silver | Diamond Cut Rim LM183DSPK

Summer setup using Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires:
Front 225/40-18 on 7.5 inch ET48 wheels
Rear 255/35-18 on 8.5 inch ET40 wheels

Since winter will be here soon enough... I will start sourcing these wheels probably sometime after Christmas...then by early spring I can get some Michelins on them.

Just to give you an idea the look I’m going for but not quite as low...
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I still have my red center caps from my ZHP's BBS wheels so I will simply use the red center caps when I get my LMs....assuming they will fit. ;)

[Johnmadd]

Dayum :drool

[johnrando]

Dayum :drool+1

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[WOLFN8TR]

There ya go!! :rockon

[BMWCurves]

Looks good!

[Sockethead]

Nice vision there Charlie... it's going to look sweet!

[cakM3]

Dayum :drool


+1


There ya go!! :rockon


Looks good!

Thanks guys! :thumbsup


Nice vision there Charlie... it's going to look sweet!

Always good to have a vision to work towards whenever taking on a project like this. It will take a lot of time, patience and money to get this car to where I see it... but in the end it will be well worth it and since it is a 200k mile car, I am not worried about resale value and look forward to having fun rebuilding her ;) Besides, I don't pick my cars solely on where I can save money... if it were about money then I would be driving a Prius :p

[cakM3]

Might be seeing double.... [emoji57]


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[WOLFN8TR]

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[cakM3]

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Yessssss.....it has been interesting to say the least....


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[JPMo]

^^^Twins? What possibly for? :conversation

[nextelbuddy]

cant wait to see this car together man, your vision looks good!

[WOLFN8TR]

ATTENTION MAFIA...

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[cakM3]

Okay....

I’ll be replacing my Silver S4 with this next week...

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2001.5 Audi S4 Avant – Nogaro Blue/Nogaro Blue with Sport Package.

Other than a pair of 034
Motorsports’ diverter valves, it is completely unmodified.

Issues common with other B5/S4s have been serviced already – the cluster LCD shows 100% of pixels and functions as it should and the headliner is not sagging or damaged.

Basic Information:

- 163,000 miles
- Sport Package with Nogaro Alcantara interior (original, never swapped)
- Manual transmission (original, never swapped)
- ECU remains unflashed/unchipped
- According to Audi of America this is 1 of 15 S4s of this year that were sold in this color with the same options
- Clean title
- It has been in California for 17 out of 18 years. It lived in Colorado briefly (about 8 to 10 months). There’s no rust or corrosion on the undercarriage as it was not driven during the
winter.
- Folder of records/receipts from the two previous owners and original
window sticker.

Modifications/Upgrades:

Engine/transmission –
- 034Motorsports Diverter Valves
- 034Motorsports Street Density Motor Mounts (new at 161,500)
- 034Motorsports Snub Mount and Cage (new at 161,500)
- UUC VM1 exhaust (welded on by exhaust shop)

Transmission/drivetrain –
- AWE Drive-train stabilizer with new Polyurethane mount

Suspension/braking –
- Front BBK – 18Z Calipers with new pads/pad holders/bolts/rotors
- Control arm/tie rod/sway bar end link refresh (new at 161,500)

Exterior –
- Valeo Halogen E-Codes with OEM Valeo ballasts and Morimoto 6000k Xenon bulbs
- 6000k H7 bulbs for fog lights
- OEM RS4 grill
- OEM Euro Tail lights

Other –
- New AWE electronic boost gauge with vent
- Used compass center view mirror from B6/S4




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[johnrando]

Let the good times roll!

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[WOLFN8TR]

You need a BIGGER stable!
Looks nice, I really like the color. Dinner Saturday at The Sushi? [emoji6]

[ZHPizza]

ok i like the blue one

+bfg all terrains

+hella lights on the front

rally monster

[cakM3]

You need a BIGGER stable!
Looks nice, I really like the color. Dinner Saturday at The Sushi? [emoji6]

I was thinking we all can hang out at the Las Vegas strip because I know how much you guys love showing your guests around the casinos 🤪[emoji38][emoji38][emoji38]


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[WOLFN8TR]

Great idea...[emoji52]

[az3579]

More than halfway there to having a car for each day of the week.

[WOLFN8TR]

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[JPMo]

Looks good! It's like the polar opposite of the silver one.

[cakM3]

More than halfway there to having a car for each day of the week.

I know I said 3 cars was enough.... and now I’m getting my 4th ride... however I’m not going to get any more unless I get a house with a 5-car garage...


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So funny Gary!! [emoji38][emoji1787][emoji38][emoji1787][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]


Looks good! It's like the polar opposite of the silver one.

It does! [emoji1417]. I’ve always wanted to have a blue car and for an Audi, this is the color to get[emoji41]

EDIT: I decided I will be selling my Silver Audi to keep my garage at 3 cars...

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[330i ZHP]

Wow, I didn’t know anything about this. Very cool

[cakM3]

Wow, I didn’t know anything about this. Very cool

Thanks Stuart[emoji1417]


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[cakM3]

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I’ll eventually be upgrading my new Audi with this steering wheel and RNS-E head unit. Looks just right in my opinion...


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[BADCLOWN]

sell the silver one, modify the nogaro.

One of the best interiors they have ever out in their cars.

[cakM3]

sell the silver one, modify the nogaro.

One of the best interiors they have ever out in their cars.

Jacob, this is exactly what I ended up doing. [emoji41]

[BADCLOWN]

She’s going to have a faster avant than you though lol

[WOLFN8TR]

She’s going to have a faster avant than you though lol

Oh boy you just opened up a can of worms! [emoji6]

[cakM3]

Oh boy you just opened up a can of worms! [emoji6]

Silver S4 Avant has been sold....concentrating on my Nogaro S4 Avant :)

[Sockethead]

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I’ll eventually be upgrading both Audis with this steering wheel and RNS-E head unit. Looks just right in my opinion...



Ohh, I like the boost and AFR gauges in that pic!
I want the boost gauge on the center vent. I have a P3 right now in the the left side vent but it's too far out of my line of sight

[cakM3]

Ohh, I like the boost and AFR gauges in that pic!
I want the boost gauge on the center vent. I have a P3 right now in the the left side vent but it's too far out of my line of sight

I like the setup in the pic as well Rob...

[cakM3]

The Nogaro Blue audi has a UUC exhaust... should be nice [emoji57]


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[cakM3]

Friday..................


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[WOLFN8TR]

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[johnrando]

+1!!!!

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[cakM3]

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Shit just got real......



Looking forward to starting this adventure [emoji41]


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[WOLFN8TR]

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[RUS_ZHP]

Good luck Charlie!
Now we all excepting more pictures over the weekend from your trip.

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[WOLFN8TR]

BP and Charlie halfway home. [emoji6]

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[cakM3]

Good luck Charlie!
Now we all excepting more pictures over the weekend from your trip.

Thanks Serg!! You know I will have more pics to share from the trip home! [emoji1417]



BP and Charlie halfway home. [emoji6]

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Only Gary could find the appropriate pics

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[cakM3]

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Just landed in Austin TX for a very short stop then off to Sacramento....

Sorry fredo!! Didn’t have nearly enough time or Botond and I would have reached out!!


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[fredo]

No worries, maybe next time ! :thumbsup

[cakM3]

No worries, maybe next time ! :thumbsup

Absolutely my friend!!

I saw this and had to grab a quick lunch....even though Rudy’s is better Salt Lick was still good!

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I induldged in the 3-meat platter for lunch...so goooood!!!
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Time to head off to Sacramento to get my Nogaro unicorn [emoji41]

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[az3579]

The view from where I'm sitting. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181005/2f73a177ab262de685836f709c157070.jpg

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[RUS_ZHP]

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Sent from my Pixel using TapatalkOMG! This interior is soo good looking!
BBQ place is awesome too.

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[330i ZHP]

Excited to see updates

[ZHPizza]

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[3ZHP]

You guy got to California before I got to Ohio. [emoji15]

Looks great!


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[cakM3]

You guy got to California before I got to Ohio. [emoji15]

Looks great!

Botond and I flew out to California and now he’s helping me drive my new Audi home [emoji41]

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First day of the trip is done and I’m chillin at Gary’s for the day before continuing on.

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Nice to see progress being done to Gary’s M3 [emoji1417]


Dinner was nice as well. We all had Mexican food for dinner at a nice restaurant where I got to enjoy a few Patron Margaritas...

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Gary and Botond posing for a quick pic...



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[fredo]

LOL ... I was thinking, that garage looks familiar. Have fun, amigos !

[330i ZHP]

Needs much low

[cakM3]

Needs much low

You’re absolutely correct Stuart. First thing I will be doing for Spring 2019 season. Currently planning on getting KW-V2’s for the car


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[330i ZHP]

You’re absolutely correct Stuart. First thing I will be doing for Spring 2019 season. Currently planning on getting KW-V2’s for the car


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Perfect

[cakM3]

Diggin the Smurf sex cave vibe

This comment is cracking me up [emoji38]🤣[emoji23]


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[BADCLOWN]

Looks super straight, and again, one of the better OE interiors. Funny, those enkeis don’t say BBS on them.......

[cakM3]

Looks super straight, and again, one of the better OE interiors. Funny, those enkeis don’t say BBS on them.......

Jacob, the BBS LMs I plan to get won't be on the car until sometime in the future. I plan to source the wheels over the "wonderful New England winter" season... ;)

Also plan to either source Bilstein PSS-9s or KW-V2s for the new ride :drevil

[BADCLOWN]

Just joshin’ around. But BBS should be put on everything, I knew you’d slap some on this cherry

[cakM3]

Just joshin’ around. But BBS should be put on everything, I knew you’d slap some on this cherry

That’s the plan Jacob [emoji1417]

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[BADCLOWN]

Mmmmmmm, you going with a wider than stock set? OE BBS silver or painted centers?

[johnrando]

Awesome trip updates!

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[ZHPizza]

Careful with gold LM's on a blue car. That's where babies come from.

[Sockethead]

Looks great Charlie!
Go for the KW v2. We really liked them on the 135.

[cakM3]

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Been dealing with constant torrential rain through Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas yesterday so stopped at Amarillo last night
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The lightening was amazing to watch...
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Now in Oklahoma getting ready to go by Joplin, MO.
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[WOLFN8TR]

Lock in the Hubs Bro!!
Nice lighting shots! [emoji106]

[Sockethead]

As my 5 yr olds would say... you're on an adventure :)

[cakM3]

This has been a memorable and exhausting trip but to me it was well worth making the effort to buy this rare gem! I have not made a cross country trip (east coast to west coast) since 2003 so it has been a long time. Botond had expressed his desire to help me bring my car and also told me that it was a bucket list item for him to make a long distance road trip of this nature. I can say it was an adventure that I will look back on and laugh at some things ("69" comes to mind...), share in disappointment with others but hope there will be another opportunity for another road trip in the future... Botond and I did the complete trip in 3 legs.

The first leg was from Sacramento, CA to Las Vegas to Gary's home. Even though it was only one day... it was nice to spend some time with someone I got to know thru this form and have become very good friends with. I always look forward to spending time with Gary and his awesome family.

The second leg started from Las Vegas and I took Botond to the Hoover Dam so he could check out how big this dam was and the work that went into building this marvel of technology... then we headed off to Arizona to Meteor Crater. I could not believe that it was 40 degrees outside and I have to admit that both Botond and I looked silly wearing shorts and T-shirts while at the site when everyone else were wearing warmer clothing...anyway after checking out Meteor Crater Botond and I headed off to Armillo, TX where we decided to get a hotel room and stay for the evening due to intense strong storms that we have encountered in Arizona/New Mexico/and Texas. I have seen hard niagra falls rain but never experienced a storm so intense that it spanned across a few states... The lightening storm created was so intense that it streaked all across the sky...

The last leg started on Monday and ended tonight when I got home. Botond and I decided to drive straight home to save time. Unfortunately truck drivers had a different agenda and at times it was challenging to get around them as they occasionally blocked traffic on the highway... must be a game they like to play to mess with people driving sports cars... There were a few dump trucks on the road as well and as you could imagine from my Porsche mishap, I was extra cautious when approaching them... to a point I'm sure Botond thought I was a Royal Pain in the Ass... anyway we managed to get past them and get my newly acquired Audi home.

I was going to take the Audi out and get her washed but I'm so damned tired I decided to grab a much needed shower and go to sleep. I know I won't need anything to help me sleep tonight... I'm completely exhausted from the trip. Botond is driving home right now as I am typing this and I hope he will be okay for his trip home. He assured me that he will be but I know he's just as tired as I am...

My silver Audi S4 Avant now has a sister in the stable in a Nogaro Blue color ;) Yes, I need to update my sig pics...

[johnrando]

Awesome recap. Glad all made it home safe

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[3ZHP]

Looks like a good trip except for the weather. Thanks for letting us know!


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[Sockethead]

Awesome adventure guys!

I know what you mean about the trucks! You get one that’s governed at 65mph passing one that’s doing 63 mph... ten miles later, he finally passes the slower truck. Very frustrating!

[RUS_ZHP]

That's was a proper road trip! Glad to hear that B5 is made it safe to your home.
Which car are you going to drive in the winter?

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[cakM3]

That's was a proper road trip! Glad to hear that B5 is made it safe to your home.
Which car are you going to drive in the winter?

Serg, plan is to drive my “beater” silver Audi during winter months when there’s salt on the roads



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[BADCLOWN]

You slept in your car last night, don’t lie. Woke up with one side of his face looking like a smurf

[cakM3]

Awesome recap. Glad all made it home safe.


Looks like a good trip except for the weather. Thanks for letting us know!

Thanks John and Guy! Weather showed me just how good it was to be driving a Quattro and the lightening show was amazing to watch :thumbsup


Awesome adventure guys!

I know what you mean about the trucks! You get one that’s governed at 65mph passing one that’s doing 63 mph... ten miles later, he finally passes the slower truck. Very frustrating!

Dealing with trucks or dump trucks was taxing on patience... stress build up but when we were thru, the stress immediately dropped and I could enjoy the trip again... seems like there are a lot more trucks on the roads these days...


You slept in your car last night, don’t lie. Woke up with one side of his face looking like a smurf

I know just how much you would like to be the one to enjoy all the smurf themes that my new Audi has Jacob... admit you're jealous! :p I did sleep in my car yesterday... ;)

[BADCLOWN]

Coming from a guy who used to own a VW harlequin (Chagall base), I’d def have fun modifying that wagon

[cakM3]

Coming from a guy who used to own a VW harlequin (Chagall base), I’d def have fun modifying that wagon

Jacob, I now have two 2001.5 S4 Avants in my collection. The Silver S4 Avant is getting modded inside and out...the Blue S4 Avant will be modded to OEM+

Both my Avants will be getting new pedals as well from Rennline

These going into my “Smurf sex cave” 6MT Avant
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My TIP S4 Avant
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[BADCLOWN]

Rennline makes some great look stuff, nice

[WOLFN8TR]

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[cakM3]

My "Smurf" will also be getting a more updated factory head unit.... still more work before it is perfect but this is how he head unit looks...

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[cakM3]

Doing the timing belt/water pump service on my Audi this weekend since the previous owner did not remember when the last service was performed. Car has 166k on her so there are a few things I need to address to keep this rare Nogaro in tip top shape...

Breaking down
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Front end off and draining coolant
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AC cooler set aside for maintenance
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Found out the last timing belt/water pump service was done at 119k.
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Well, since I was already into this I decided to change everything out and zero the clock so to speak. It was also a good learning experience for me getting to know what is required for Audi maintenance...

All interference removed to expose the conti timing belt... note my Nogaro already has the metal thermostat housing!
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Cam lock tool, a necessary tool for setting your cam when replacing the timing belt...
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Old timing belt removed...
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Here are a few pictures of the old Conti timing belt. Not a single stress crack could be found. Belt easily had about another 40k miles of life left in her but I won’t be reusing this so off to the trash for this part...
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Installed the new water pump and started cleaning the front part of the motor.
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With the new Gates Racing timing belt installed my friend and I are installing the tensioner pulley.
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Turned out the passenger exhaust cam was off by a tooth so we had to take off the belt and redo this step...

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This part is a pain but getting everything perfect has to be done here...

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My friend and I ended up doing this 3X before it was finally done...
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Car bit me this morning...
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All part of maintenance.... you can say that the car is now mine... there will be more done to my Nogaro Audi over the next few months...


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[DeathTrap]

Timing belts...I do NOT miss those things. Necessary evil though. Good work.

[Sockethead]

I heard water pump and timing belt was a complete front end tear down...

[cakM3]

Timing belts...I do NOT miss those things. Necessary evil though. Good work.

You’re right. For the Audi this is a necessary evil but has to be done every 100,000 miles. I can live with that! [emoji41]




I heard water pump and timing belt was a complete front end tear down...

It is Rob but it is really not too hard to break down the front end of the B5 Audi. Just time consuming, that’s all. Perfect time to do this is over a three day weekend [emoji1417]


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[3ZHP]

Fine tooth comb detail as always Charlie!

Looking Good!


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[cakM3]

Fine tooth comb detail as always Charlie!

Looking Good!

Thanks Guy! [emoji1417]

Found a good indy shop where both of my Audi’s will be serviced at [emoji41]

These guys all are car enthusiasts so they all understand where I’m coming from regarding maintenance and what I want to do...

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You would never know looking outside but these guys are good[emoji41][emoji1417]

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[WOLFN8TR]

Cool! [emoji41]

[johnrando]

+1

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While I was there they were rolling in an M6 to be worked on. You don’t see many of these around today....car is sharp looking! One thing I love about this shop is that it has that "old school" vibe going on....


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[RUS_ZHP]

Hey Charlie, looks like you had a nice and productive weekend. Nice job! I've heard about timing belts job on Audi's and they are definitely time consuming.
Alos, that shop looks cool, a lot of interesting cars over there, which tells a lot.

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[cakM3]

Hey Charlie, looks like you had a nice and productive weekend. Nice job! I've heard about timing belts job on Audi's and they are definitely time consuming.

Also, that shop looks cool, a lot of interesting cars over there, which tells a lot.

Serg, you're absolutely correct. Doing the timing belt job for people like us is a time consuming job. Since we don't do this on a regular basis you want to plan this job out over a few days. This is something you do not want to rush thru...

I took two full days to get this job completed and learned a lot about my car both good and bad... there are a few more things I need to address before the car is 100% but keep in mind the car has 166k miles driven on her so she will require some more work to bring her back to perfection mechanically... the e-code headlights that are on the car are crap and will be sorted out with a brand new set of e-codes and Morimoto lighting. The problem with the existing e-codes is that there are broken tabs on both headlight assemblies that I did not catch and that's okay. I will just swap out the headlights and throw this set away...

The indy shop where I will be taking both Audi's to was the shop where I used to take my ZHP to so the head mechanic there remembered me and I showed him my new Audi. The guys at the shop all recognized the Nogaro S4 and I knew once I saw their reaction that my Audi will be in good hands... it is always nice to have a good feeling about any shop you take your car to for maintenance... lots more will be done for sure...

[Sockethead]

That's the hardest part as an enthusiast, finding a shop you can trust with your babies... there is a lot of stuff I can do myself on all our cars but sometimes I'd just rather have someone else fix it... I'm down to only two techs that I trust at Kristen's dealership where her labor rate is $30 an hr

[cakM3]

That's the hardest part as an enthusiast, finding a shop you can trust with your babies...

That's pretty much how I feel any time I take any of my cars to any shop... once they mess up (depending on how bad they mess up) it may be the last time I take my car to that shop. Unfortunately you can't control how the person working on your car does his work... you can only hope they will be careful and treat your car as if it were their own...


it's not always the case though...

[Sockethead]

Especially hard at a dealership as both of us found out recently...

[cakM3]

Especially hard at a dealership as both of us found out recently...

Where my Porsche is concerned that "issue" was given to me by a so-called trusted shop (not dealer in my case)... it goes to show you can't assume just because you have had good experiences from a particular shop to lower your guard... this is what I did. Even though I have a good vibe from the Audi indy shop, does not mean I will lower my guard... learned that the hard way with my Porsche...

[cakM3]

ordered new euro headlight assemblies this evening to replace the broken ones I currently have...

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Also sourced a Morimoto Bi-Xenon retrofit kit specifically for these headlight assemblies... going to wire them such that when high beams are engaged, I will have both the xenon and inner bulb light up
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Looking forward to seeing the much improved lighting these new ecode headlights with Morimoto ballasts/bulbs/projectors will provide...

[RUS_ZHP]

Those Euro headlights look sweet! I bet they look even better when installed.


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[WOLFN8TR]

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[cakM3]

This weekend the Nogaro sled got the RNS-E upgrade and I now have full OEM GPS Navigation functionality integrated into a pre-CANBUS car.

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Since my M3 and Porsche has OEM Navigation, I wanted my Nogaro sled to have it as well. Since completing this upgrade I have had a few people in the Audi S4 owner's group ask me how I did my retrofit... lots of reading was involved and some simple rewiring of the CANBUS wiring harness in order to get everything to work [emoji57]

I now have the face plate to work on then this project will be complete...

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[330i ZHP]

Nice updates

[330i ZHP]

I purchased a Nogaro (BMW version) car last weekend. But it’s not blue

[cakM3]

I purchased a Nogaro (BMW version) car last weekend. But it’s not blue

Thanks and awesome Stuart!


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[RUS_ZHP]

Hey Charlie, GPS is looking good. I like that controller knob on the right side of the screen.
How was your transition from e46 cabin to S4 from ergonomics perspective? Was it a big difference? Is there any complains you have regarding Audi cabin and controls layout?

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[cakM3]

Hey Charlie, GPS is looking good. I like that controller knob on the right side of the screen.
How was your transition from e46 cabin to S4 from ergonomics perspective? Was it a big difference? Is there any complains you have regarding Audi cabin and controls layout?

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Serg,

There is a difference and it took me a few hundred miles to get accustomed to. The cruise control is on the headlight stalk on the left side of the steering wheel instead of on the steering wheel of BMWs.

Turning on the headlights require movement of the stalk instead of a rotary switch like what I have on my M3 and Porsche...

A few minor differences but not too hard to adjust to. Window switches are on the door arm rest just like the E9x series BMW.

As for complaints....it would have been better to have the cruise control buttons on the steering wheel just like you see on E46 BMWs and have a rotary switch on the left side on the dash for headlights and fogs. That’s pretty much my complaints... nothing too major regarding Audi cabin and control layout. Overall, this Audi is a lot of fun to drive and man do I have awesome viewing in all directions. No blind spots when driving this car[emoji1417]

Wait till you see this car in person my friend!!

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[RUS_ZHP]

Thanks Charlie, just wanted to hear your opinion.
Have control on the steering wheel is very convinient for sure.
I am glad that you mentioned about more visibility. Changing lines on the highway in e46 is not ideal.

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[cakM3]

Thanks Charlie, just wanted to hear your opinion.
Have control on the steering wheel is very convinient for sure.
I am glad that you mentioned about more visibility. Changing lines on the highway in e46 is not ideal.

Not a problem in the Avant [emoji57]


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[cakM3]

First real winter for my nogaro S4...

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it was 18 degrees outside when I took these pictures... brrrrrr gettin cold outside!

[RUS_ZHP]

I like the picture with the frost pattern on the hood.
Did you change the headlights already?

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[Sockethead]

Man, that blue looks gorgeous in those pics

[cakM3]

I like the picture with the frost pattern on the hood.
Did you change the headlights already?

Yes Serg, I did. I had an issue leaving the other set with broken tabs on the car... also put clear xpel film on the lens on these new headlight assemblies so they will be okay for quite some time :)


Man, that blue looks gorgeous in those pics

I love this color of blue Rob... she's a looker! :thumbsup

[RUS_ZHP]

Now I see why the front looks different and much better.
Nice$

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[cakM3]

Now I see why the front looks different and much better.
Nice$

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Thanks Serg [emoji1417]


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[nextelbuddy]

I love that radio/infotainment setup.; Audi RED looks so good on the interior buttons/controls.

[cakM3]

I love that radio/infotainment setup.; Audi RED looks so good on the interior buttons/controls.

I have to agree Shawn [emoji1417]


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[johnrando]

Good stuff

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[cakM3]

I got a Lenovo T440p laptop from Botond and installed VCDS on it so I will start doing more fun stuff for the car in the upcoming months...

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I like having the ability to run my own diagnostic on my cars rather than relying on dealers or indy shops. Where available I also like to activate features that euro cars have that our "US spec" cars do not have...

I’ll be able to use VCDS on both of my Audis now [emoji41]


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[Sockethead]

Yes, it is really satisfying to be able to do that stuff... I felt the same way after getting Bimmercode for the M2

[cakM3]

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I will be getting a set of these for my daily Avant for the upcoming 2019 season


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[Sockethead]

Nice! I was eyeing them up myself!

[danewilson77]

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I will be getting a set of these for my daily Avant for the upcoming 2019 season


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[johnrando]

Always like those! @Dane, lol.

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[cakM3]

No BBS. No care.

Guess I will just have to source BBS wheels then.... ;)

[danewilson77]

:thumbsup

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[cakM3]

I sourced a rare center OEM RS4 carbon fiber engine cover for my new daily driver today...

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These engine covers are NLA so it will take some time for me to source the other two smaller RS4 engine covers but I will find them [emoji57]

When done my engine bay will look like this...

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Because carbon fiber... that's why ;)


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[RUS_ZHP]

Charlie, this engine cover is simply astonishing! Amazing find!

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[cakM3]

Charlie, this engine cover is simply astonishing! Amazing find!

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Thanks Serg! I still have two more engine cover pieces to get to complete this set but I’m patient. [emoji57]

Okay Dane... I think I know what will become my new “meet wheels” for my Audi sled...

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BBS CH-R (5x112) 18x8.5 ET38 in Brilliant Silver finish. Car will sport 255/35ZR19 tires square. [emoji41]


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[cakM3]

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Finished rebuilding both headlight assemblies tonight using OEM ballasts and Morimoto 6500k D2S bulbs. I also got Philips DiamondVision H7 5000K bulbs to put in for my high beams to provide a brighter light output.

Pictures above are just the xenon low beam outputs [emoji41]

I now have both headlight assemblies properly sealed so there will no longer be any moisture intrusion issues going forward. The ecodes I pulled off will be worked on with my Morimoto bi-xenon projectors... this will take more time so I wanted to have a more permanent solution installed on my Audi for lighting until I get the bi-xenon projectors retrofitted into the other ecode headlight assemblies.


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[johnrando]

Looking good. Love the engine covers.

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[cakM3]

Getting there John... still lots of work to do :thumbsup

Also updated to an RS4 shift knob in my Avsnt this morning.

The original S4 shift knob looked like this...
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and I went with the RS4 shift knob because it looked much cleaner in my opinion...
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[WOLFN8TR]

Nice work on the lights! [emoji106]
I like the shift knob, looks perfect!

[RUS_ZHP]

Lights look very bright. What is your game plan with fog lights, keeping them stock?
Yes for RS4 knob!

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[cakM3]

Lights look very bright. What is your game plan with fog lights, keeping them stock?
Yes for RS4 knob!

I am getting Philips DiamondVision 5000k H7 bulbs for my fogs. Not going HID in this case. Not for this car...

[BADCLOWN]

Now you just need matching CF pipes too, covers look good.

[cakM3]

Now you just need matching CF pipes too, covers look good.

Jacob, I plan to get the 034 Motorsports carbon fiber CAI

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and the carbon fiber RS4 Y-Pipe

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Then probably will look into wheel/suspension setup... lots of fun stuff planned for my Audi [emoji41]


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[cakM3]

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Was nice outside for a change so after replacing a troublesome engine coolant sensor this afternoon, I took my car out for a quick ride and then snapped these pictures. Feels good to sort out a few issues that I have been dealing with.


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[BADCLOWN]

CF Y pipe is money. That thing needs an altitude adjustment STAT

[cakM3]

CF Y pipe is money. That thing needs an altitude adjustment STAT

You’re right Jacob and I will get to it but first there are a few maintenance items I need to address to ensure reliability of this sled then I can look into getting a proper coilover setup and “meet wheels”...


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[BADCLOWN]

It’s interesting to look at how high cars sit from the early 2001s vs. now from the factory

[DeathTrap]

RPF1s go with everything. Looking good

[cakM3]

It’s interesting to look at how high cars sit from the early 2001s vs. now from the factory

Agreed. Once I refresh the suspension I will have coilovers instead of shocks/springs so I can have the ride height properly adjusted. I may get to this possibly sometime later this summer... I have my M3 to get ready for the upcomming 2019 season. ;)


RPF1s go with everything. Looking good

I have to agree here. :thumbsup I was happy to see these wheels on my Audi when I purchased this car from the previous owner. :)

[cakM3]

I will also be integrating "city lights" to my Audi in the next few weeks....just like you see in the below pics

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I think for the Audi B5 platform this is the best looking lighting mod you can do [emoji41]

[johnrando]

It’s interesting to look at how high cars sit from the early 2001s vs. now from the factoryYup, safety regs really changed the look of cars.

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[330i ZHP]

Nice updates

[cakM3]

Nice updates

Trying to Stuart, thanks[emoji41]

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Started 2019 with taking my daily driver to my favorite breakfast restaurant and got this nice parking spot... what a perfect way to start 2019 for my daily driver...

Failing engine coolant sensor replaced, both ecode headlight assemblies fully rebuilt to OEM specs and an RS4 shift knob installed. There will be more done to my daily driver over the 2019 season....[emoji41]


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[WOLFN8TR]

Nice parking spot!

[cakM3]

Nice parking spot!

I like it Gary [emoji1]

I am also working on cleaning, conditioning and rejuvinating a perforated leather steering wheel I will eventually install in my Audi. [emoji41]

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Leatherique is the best when restoring your leather [emoji1417]


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[johnrando]

Love those types of steering wheels. The ZHP leather perforated style is the best!

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[brettbimmer]

I'm disappointed. What happened to this mod? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190102/69c1469d1c5e0831bec1d049540a6fcf.jpg

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[cakM3]

I'm disappointed. What happened to this mod? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190102/69c1469d1c5e0831bec1d049540a6fcf.jpg

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I know you would be disappointed Brett since you did that mod to your pristine Imola ZHP and you wanted me to do that to mine but unfortunately my Imola ZHP was sold off....


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[brettbimmer]

I know you would be disappointed Brett since you did that mod to your pristine Imola ZHP and you wanted me to do that to mine but unfortunately my Imola ZHP was sold off....


Sent from my iPhoneX using Tapatalk ProI know, I know. Plus the chain-link wheel doesn't go well with Nogaro Blue...

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[Sockethead]

My hands hurt just looking at that steering wheel, lol

[cakM3]

My hands hurt just looking at that steering wheel, lol

Rob, you know I would never have this in any of my cars........

[Sockethead]

Of course.... if you did, I'd be recommending you see a Doctor :)

[cakM3]

Of course.... if you did, I'd be recommending you see a Doctor :)

Rob...... there will never be an "if you did".... you should know me better than that.... besides, Botond would confirm...

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[cakM3]

I read this comment from a guy who works at Lexus of Warwick regarding my Nogaro Blue S4 Avant...

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I knew I was getting a rare high mileage Audi when I pulled the trigger on purchasing her but I did not realize just how much attention she would be bringing....

I never had this much attention with my Porsche, M3 or ZHP...


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[DeathTrap]

At least it's authentic attention from true enthusiasts!

[cakM3]

At least it's authentic attention from true enthusiasts!

very true! :thumbsup

[cakM3]

This summer will be a time I will be overhauling my suspension and I will be installing an air ride setup for this car...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTrupjf-QFQ

This will be exactly what I will be looking for regarding ease of suspension setup for my Audi...

[johnrando]

Nice info in the video, def makes sense for certain applications. And, if doesn't make sense for other applications, who cares? It's still fun to mod our cars the way we want. ;)

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[cakM3]

Nice info in the video, def makes sense for certain applications. And, if doesn't make sense for other applications, who cares? It's still fun to mod our cars the way we want. ;)

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Different flavors for different folks! [emoji12]


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[Sockethead]

Nice Charlie!
We liked the air suspension in the x5... when it worked :)

[cakM3]

Nice Charlie!
We liked the air suspension in the x5... when it worked :)

I have heard great things about Air Lift Performance kits. Even Matt Farah evaluated one of their kits and had good things to say. I checked out their features and they check all the boxes for what I want on my Audi so this is what I will be getting this summer [emoji41]

https://www.airliftperformance.com/product-lines/3h/


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[Sockethead]

Looking forward to your review!

[cakM3]

Looking forward to your review!

Yeah Rob... me too! :thumbsup

[ZHPizza]

Damn that's an awesome system. I'm so fascinated with air springs. Excited to see the results!

[cakM3]

Damn that's an awesome system. I'm so fascinated with air springs. Excited to see the results!

Yeah, it should be an interesting summer! I will have my M3 back from long-term storage and will be using it a lot this season.... the Audi will have upgraded air suspension... should be a fun 2019 season! :)

[johnrando]

Hope to see it in person some day! Def looking forward to how you like the suspension. Gonna be a blast to have!

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[cakM3]

Hope to see it in person some day! Def looking forward to how you like the suspension. Gonna be a blast to have!

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[cakM3]

Today I had a trio of wagons in my driveway today....

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It was a nice relaxing day where Botond and I managed to bowl 3 games and get our cars a quick wash to get the undercarriage blasted free of the salt residue...


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[RUS_ZHP]

Nice! I when my wagon will be running on daily duty, I should stop by for a nice photo shoot.
I was catching up on your updates and noticed that you will be installing air suspension. That will be quite interesting.

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[cakM3]

Nice! I when my wagon will be running on daily duty, I should stop by for a nice photo shoot.
I was catching up on your updates and noticed that you will be installing air suspension. That will be quite interesting.

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I would love to do a photoshoot with you when you’re ready Sergey!

Yeah, got recommended to a shop here in Rhode Island. I was told the shop owner does an amazing job setting up air suspensions so after I get my M3 set up, I will be focusing on the air suspension for my Audi [emoji41]


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[cakM3]

I'm upgrading from my GEN1 RNS-E to the much more desired GEN2 RNS-E [emoji41]

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The seller has updated the software for this RNS-E unit to the latest so I won't have to deal with doing this once I take delivery...
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This RNS-E unit comes with:
- C5 faceplate
- Hi-res screen
- Faster processor
- Black piano screen surround
- Alu knobs
- 2 x 32GB sd card slots
- Is Bluetooth, XM and AUX ready
- Latest software


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[johnrando]

Love upgrades!

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[330i ZHP]

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[330i ZHP]

Airlift hardware is good. But their management systems lack flexibility and sophistication. Look at Accuair and iLevel setup

[BADCLOWN]

Accuair is much better agreed. Also, what wagon has a v10 in it? Assuming that’s a swap?

[cakM3]

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I will gladly take the RS4 avant on the left..... but then I won't turn down either ;)


Airlift hardware is good. But their management systems lack flexibility and sophistication. Look at Accuair and iLevel setup

I will, thanks for the tip Stuart! :thumbsup


Accuair is much better...

I guess I will seriously look into Accuair :)

[joeybananaz18]

Accuair is much better agreed. Also, what wagon has a v10 in it? Assuming that’s a swap?

RS6 had one from the gallardo but i don't know audis enough to know if thats a 4 or 6.

[az3579]

RS6 had one from the gallardo but i don't know audis enough to know if thats a 4 or 6.

That's an RS6.

[cakM3]

That's an RS6.

Either way both in that pic are sexy.....

[cakM3]

My GEN2 RNS-E head unit has been paid for....and now the waiting game begins...

This is the hard part. Hoping there won’t be any issue during the shipping phase.

This unit is coming from Chicago and they are currently in a deep freeze so I may end up waiting a few days before it is shipped....


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[cakM3]

Found this note under my wiper blades on my noggy S4 Avant today at work...

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Never got this amount of attention with my pcar, M3 or ZHP from random people I did not know..... must be the color/interior color combo of my sleeper sled...

[Sockethead]

Doesn't sound like much of a sleeper with all the attention, eh? :)

[cakM3]

Doesn't sound like much of a sleeper with all the attention, eh? :)

Since it's a wagon most people don't look at my Audi as a performance vehicle like they do whenever they see a BMW... so I don't get anyone trying to race me ...

[az3579]

With that color, it ain't a sleeper.

[cakM3]

With that color, it ain't a sleeper.

Perhaps but not too many want to race me compared to when I'm driving my M3 or Porsche because I'm driving a wagon and I'm okay with that... I can enjoy the drive again in my wagon...

[cakM3]

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I found myself a Gen2 RNS-E headunit to replace the older Gen1 so I got it.

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The Gen2 brings a faster processor, improved sound and hi-def display. Fitment is a lot better too.

[johnrando]

Nice

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[cakM3]

I cleaned out my glove compartment today. I took out the worn Audi Owner’s manual sleeve that came with my car when I purchased it and replaced it for one that is in much better condition.

This is the old ratty one...
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and this is the newer one I received today...

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Car of this quality deserves better inside and out [emoji41]

[nextelbuddy]

Love all the attention to detail... Not sure I would go as far as the owner manual cover but everybody's got their thing lol B-) I can totally appreciate that.

[cakM3]

Love all the attention to detail... Not sure I would go as far as the owner manual cover but everybody's got their thing lol B-) I can totally appreciate that.

My cross to bear Shawn! [emoji12]


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[cakM3]

Changed out the grills on my fog light surrounds for the glossy black RS4 type grills today.....more work in progress...

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The old S4 fog surround grills...
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[johnrando]

Looking good!

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[az3579]

Much better.

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[danewilson77]

Nice work.

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[cakM3]

Looking good!


Much better.


Nice work.

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Thanks guys! I will change out the lower center grill in Spring when it is warmer... I like the RS4 grills :)

[cakM3]

As you can see.... we had some snow and ice today...

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Looking at the ice, I'm glad I rode in to work with a friend today. I do like seeing snow on my Blue Audi...looks pretty good to me :)

[cakM3]

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Today I realized that right now at my garage... I happen to own three twin turbo AWD cars with two of them being a 6MT (pictured here) and my silver S4 avant being a tip (pictured in the lower right corner of this picture).


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[cakM3]

I just sourced a set of OEM Euro tail lights for my Avant this morning [emoji41]

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[cakM3]

Just found out tonight that there are possibly fourteen 2001.5 B5 S4 noggy/noggy sport 6MT Avants left in this country. I was told that the actual numbers may be much less today but I know the number is at least 14 assuming that the other thirteen 2001.5 noggy/noggy sport 6MT avants have not been totaled. My Audi just got rarer today....

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/845224-Wrecked-B5-S4-avant-nogaro-sport-manual?p=13543793#post13543793 (https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/845224-Wrecked-B5-S4-avant-nogaro-sport-manual?p=13543793#post13543793)

:blink

[cakM3]

The Audi is residing in my Porsche garage for a few days so I can get a few things done.

First on my list will be cleaning my alcantara driver’s and passenger’s seat.

Still waiting on a replacement crankshaft position sensor so when that part arrives on Monday I will do the replacement.


EDIT: part will now arrive on Tuesday thanks to the USPS.......

[kakashi169]

alcantara is always hard to clean.

any tips??

[cakM3]

alcantara is always hard to clean.

any tips??

Daniel,

I use SONAX Upholstery/Alcantara Cleaner when cleaning my Alcantara. It does a great job and I also use a soft bristle brush to loosen up any dirt then use plenty of clean microfiber cloths to dry off the alcantara.

Here is the link to the product I use...
https://www.amazon.com/Sonax-206141-Upholstery-Alcantara-Cleaner/dp/B018S2GTWO/ref=asc_df_B018S2GTWO/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312279483767&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17371164569629350454&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1027239&hvtargid=pla-435961939591&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/Sonax-206141-Upholstery-Alcantara-Cleaner/dp/B018S2GTWO/ref=asc_df_B018S2GTWO/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312279483767&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17371164569629350454&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1027239&hvtargid=pla-435961939591&psc=1)

[RUS_ZHP]

Daniel,

I use SONAX Upholstery/Alcantara Cleaner when cleaning my Alcantara. It does a great job and I also use a soft bristle brush to loosen up any dirt then use plenty of clean microfiber cloths to dry off the alcantara.

Here is the link to the product I use...
https://www.amazon.com/Sonax-206141-Upholstery-Alcantara-Cleaner/dp/B018S2GTWO/ref=asc_df_B018S2GTWO/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312279483767&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17371164569629350454&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1027239&hvtargid=pla-435961939591&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/Sonax-206141-Upholstery-Alcantara-Cleaner/dp/B018S2GTWO/ref=asc_df_B018S2GTWO/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312279483767&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17371164569629350454&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1027239&hvtargid=pla-435961939591&psc=1)+1 for alcantara Sonax cleaner

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[cakM3]

Next up for my Audi will be new 2-piece rotors front and back and the 18z rear BBKs to complete what my car currently has...

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[johnrando]

Very nice!

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[WOLFN8TR]

Bling Bling. [emoji106]

[cakM3]

It’s all about how you set up your ride [emoji41]


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[cakM3]

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We got some snow last night.....not the light fluffy stuff. What you see in these pictures is snow accumulation since 2am. I got up last night to move my car so plowers could plow my driveway this morning. I had some snow to remove last night as well....


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[johnrando]

'Some' snow. Wow! Cool new avatar btw.

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[cakM3]

We got at least a foot of snow...maybe more last night and thanks. :)

[BADCLOWN]

That’s uhhhhhhLOT OF SNOW. We were supposed to get 3-6 and only got maybe 2 here in NKy/Cinci

[cakM3]

That’s uhhhhhhLOT OF SNOW. We were supposed to get 3-6 and only got maybe 2 here in NKy/Cinci

I was expecting to see snow today but was surprised to see this much so when I saw my Avant I had to take these pics...

[RUS_ZHP]

Smurf is wearing a proper white hat-:)

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[cakM3]

Smurf is wearing a proper white hat-:)

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[emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787]


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[cakM3]

Crankshaft Position Sensor (CPS) replaced at 170,895 miles.

This sensor failing caused me some grief a few weeks ago and caused my car's engine to shut off. Funny thing is that when I got the car to the dealer, it shut off on me again and when the Audi tech took the car she shut down on him as well. They ran diagnostics on the car and the P0322 Engine Speed Sensor (G28) - No Signal - Intermittent fault did not come up. After discussing with the service advisor what fault my VCDS came up with and how I determined the fault to be an intermittent failing CPS, the Audi tech concurred and went ahead and replaced the part with a new Bosch part I had on the passenger's seat. Road tested the car and everything was sat. I then picked up my car and found no issues so it looks like I have my daily driver back again... nice feeling...

Also good to know that the Audi tech concurred with my assessment of this issue...

[fredo]

That's good to hear !

[johnrando]

Nice when easy fixes make big improvements

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