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+--- Thread: Project: B7 A4 Avant (/showthread.php?tid=10755)
Re: Project: B7 A4 Avant - Mike - 08-09-2014
skip suspension since you're s-line. also lol at your cable. i wish there was a hitch that doesn't look like shit on the b8. yours looks really good. probably helps that you're black.
Re: Project: B7 A4 Avant - .RJ - 08-09-2014
I'd like to replace the shocks with FSD's, but leave the stock springs in place. On the iphone cable deal, would be nice to come up with a better way to have the cable routed, or some sort of dock/cradle for the phone but I havent seen anything I really like yet. I sort of like this - not sure if they have one for the newer phones though.
![[Image: SPECDOCK_AUDIB6V2I_INCAR.gif]](http://enfigcarstereo.com/media/products/ss_size1/SPECDOCK_AUDIB6V2I_INCAR.gif)
Really impressed with the hitch for $130 - easy install (30 minutes), tucks up neatly against the bumper, no drilling into anything.
Re: Project: B7 A4 Avant - Mike - 08-11-2014
Just picked one of these up. Not keen on vent mount, but went with it anyway... Super happy.
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Re: Project: B7 A4 Avant - SlimKlim - 08-11-2014
Shit I never even thought about a vent mount one, that would be a much better location for my android-boost-gauge gadget. I could probably even get another charging cable to leave in the car and snake it through the vent and behind the dash...
Re: Project: B7 A4 Avant - .RJ - 08-11-2014
The thing I hate about every mount I've seen so far is that i'm going to have to take it out of the mount to change stations/podcast/whatever. So then whats the point?
Re: Project: B7 A4 Avant - Mike - 08-11-2014
sorry about your short arms.
Re: Project: B7 A4 Avant - SlimKlim - 08-11-2014
I don't bother with a mount for my iPhone when I use it for music. I throw it in the cupholder or console, or in the E36 I run the cable out of the armrest because the ebrake is a perfect little cradle that keeps the phone in place during hoonage. Either way, it's close to my hand for when I want to change playlists.
I just want one for the android phone to use as a gauge. The windshield mount I have either makes it too high or too far away, and I don't like shit cluttering up the windshield. The vent one would work much better, that's where a lot of people stick their analog boost gauges, but I'm worried the flimsy little blades in my crappy car wouldn't like the extra weight.
Re: Project: B7 A4 Avant - Mike - 08-11-2014
My vanes are pretty stout, but I still mount it on the bottom one so it's resting most of its weight against the dash; I don't think any vent is made for prolonged weight and jarring.
Re: Project: B7 A4 Avant - .RJ - 09-25-2014
So, its time to make sure some of the maintenance is up to date - going to order things today - oil & filter, trans & diff fluid, brake fluid, plugs, fuel filter, air filters - what am I missing? Car does not "need" anything that I can tell from driving it.
Re: Project: B7 A4 Avant - PDenbigh - 09-26-2014
.RJ Wrote:- what am I missing? Car does not "need" anything that I can tell from driving it.
Bigger turbos. Duh.
Re: Project: B7 A4 Avant - .RJ - 09-26-2014
SOON
![[Image: Syrup-Will-Soon-Have-its-Revenge.jpg]](http://www.maniacworld.com/Syrup-Will-Soon-Have-its-Revenge.jpg)
Re: Project: B7 A4 Avant - Goodspeed - 09-26-2014
![[Image: RSXcUAE.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/RSXcUAE.jpg)
Re: Project: B7 A4 Avant - ScottyB - 09-26-2014
from what i remember, Mann oil filters are the good ones to get. maybe do the cabin (pollen) filter? i get those off of ebay, much cheaper
Re: Project: B7 A4 Avant - Sully - 11-05-2014
.RJ Wrote:So, its time to make sure some of the maintenance is up to date - going to order things today - oil & filter, trans & diff fluid, brake fluid, plugs, fuel filter, air filters - what am I missing? Car does not "need" anything that I can tell from driving it.Coolant?
Edit: just read the date stamp of the other posts. Nevermind.
Re: Project: B7 A4 Avant - .RJ - 11-12-2014
I finally got around to knocking out the maintenance. The car's computer (help computer) said the oil change wasnt due for a while but I got it all done anyways. Trans shifts super smooth now (Motul Gear 300) and car's running great. 3 months and no CEL...
Re: Project: B7 A4 Avant - Evan - 11-13-2014
.RJ Wrote:I finally got around to knocking out the maintenance. The car's computer (help computer) said the oil change wasnt due for a while but I got it all done anyways. Trans shifts super smooth now (Motul Gear 300) and car's running great. 3 months and no CEL...
is this what 'project' cars are these days?
for shame.
put a snail bigger than your head in that bitch or GTFO.
Re: Project: B7 A4 Avant - .RJ - 11-13-2014
Go back to gluing on carbon fiber trim bits to your cute little british car that you dont drive :lol:
3 months and no CEL is cause for celebration for any german car.
Re: Project: B7 A4 Avant - Mike - 11-13-2014
.RJ Wrote:Go back to gluing on carbon fiber trim bits to your cute little british car that you dont drive :lol:
:thumbup: :bow: :thumbup:
Re: Project: B7 A4 Avant - Evan - 11-13-2014
you two should jerk each other off
took stinky boots out of the trunk: PROJECT COMPLETE.
added windshield washer fluid: IM A FUCKING MECHANIC BITCHES
installed iphone holder: TOTALLY DIFFERENT CAR
Re: Project: B7 A4 Avant - SlimKlim - 11-13-2014
Evan Wrote:you two should jerk each other off
took stinky boots out of the trunk: PROJECT COMPLETE.
added windshield washer fluid: IM A FUCKING MECHANIC BITCHES
installed iphone holder: TOTALLY DIFFERENT CAR
And the guy that gets the mirrors properly adjusted on his Lotus-Ornament deserves a medal?