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valis
10-02-2009, 01:25 PM
Car just got rolled off the truck this morning! It still has the shipping blocks and a bunch of the packing tape on it.
About to go on vacation for a week and have to wait til I get back to pick it up. Is it wrong to want the vacation to go by quicker so I can get back?
http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/Mike_s_Car.JPG
http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/Mike_s_Grillicious.JPG
Jay B7
10-02-2009, 01:31 PM
hell no. i'd cancel =)
LI Audi
10-02-2009, 01:36 PM
congrats..
I would have postponed the vacation
valis
10-02-2009, 01:36 PM
It showed up a full week and a half early
evomhcs
10-02-2009, 01:51 PM
at least you will have something else to look forward to after your vacation! S4 looks fantastic!
SebGood
10-02-2009, 01:53 PM
Wow, cool looking color.
Yeah I'd definitely postpone the vacation :) Or if the destination is anywhere on this continent, I'd drive instead of fly.
valis
10-02-2009, 01:53 PM
Still wondering why they have chrome strips on the filler panel. You order black optic to remove the chrome, then they put chrome on it... crazy germans.
SebGood
10-02-2009, 04:56 PM
Still wondering why they have chrome strips on the filler panel. You order black optic to remove the chrome, then they put chrome on it... crazy germans.
Oh that's chrome? I thought they just hadn't taken off the white tape yet that comes on it from the factory.
UmIsThisThingOn
10-02-2009, 05:30 PM
So that's what Suzuka Grey looks like, eh?
Kinda crazy lookin' color... Gratz!
A4Ber
10-02-2009, 07:14 PM
that's like lexus pearl white?
valis
10-02-2009, 07:56 PM
white in indirect sunlight, light silver in direct sun, grey at dusk and night. It's got less blue than starfire mica from lexus I believe.
UmIsThisThingOn
10-02-2009, 08:01 PM
Is that an Audi Exclusive color?
akasch
10-02-2009, 08:13 PM
wait you can order S4s with a black grill and black trim now??
EtanClan
10-02-2009, 08:17 PM
Did anybody else think about this when you saw the title of this thread?
http://2.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kpu12crZ541qzvl3lo1_500.jpg
Probly just cause I've seen Superbad way too many times... [:D]
valis
10-02-2009, 08:55 PM
Yeah, it's an audi exclusive color. And yeah, the black trim/grill is an audi exclusive option as well.
GrnMtnS4
10-03-2009, 04:12 AM
Mike
Looks great - enjoy your vacation and before you know it you will be in your car! Love the black optic - thanks for helping me out with ordering it on my car. Look forward to more pics on your return from vaca
Cheers
Brad
I like the black option. I would have ordered it too if available in Canada.
AofC_RR
10-03-2009, 05:56 AM
One word on that one, BOING! Seriously, sweet car. I could not go on vacation knowing it was just sitting there. When you get back pic whoring is mandatory.
ChrisC
10-03-2009, 02:51 PM
Looks awesome! That colour/paint really shows off body contours/creases really well. Black optic w/Suzuka Grey = sweet combination.
Sin_city_Rings
10-05-2009, 08:35 PM
[hail][up]
I remember you mentioning your order a while ago and now there is a pic it brought a tear to my eye. lol
This is my [U]favorite color for Audi!!!
Im jealous!
Congrats!
awhk82
10-05-2009, 09:21 PM
Suzuka Grey + Black Optics = Stunning!!!
Looks like the mirrors has been darkened, can you confirm? What else are turned to black other than the grill, fog rings, and window trims?
PhantomMenace
10-06-2009, 07:50 AM
Damn...that colour makes me want to re-do the pick-up on my Phantom Black Metallic. But unfortunately, that's practically the only colour available up here in Toronto. Suzuka Grey looks good!
switchface
10-07-2009, 04:56 PM
white in indirect sunlight, light silver in direct sun, grey at dusk and night. It's got less blue than starfire mica from lexus I believe.
Best description of Suzuka I've heard (since I've never seen one in person).
When you get back from vacation, can you snap some shots of the black optic specific pieces?
valis
10-12-2009, 05:00 PM
Picked the car up yesterday. It's absolutely incredible. For those of you who were wondering about the black optic, it makes the front diffuser black and the rear diffuser the same color as the surround.
I'll have pictures after it stops raining.
Cheers guys
legbend
10-12-2009, 06:22 PM
I'm very interested in detailed photos of the black optic bits.
UmIsThisThingOn
10-12-2009, 06:32 PM
I think it's a universal law that it rains whenever someone on the msg boards picks up their car. Hence never any fresh pics [;)]
Seriously tho - congrats on making it through your vacation w/out going mental and taking delivery [:)]
Phantom S5
10-12-2009, 07:40 PM
Congrats on the car. Take care of it. I love mine, I know you'll love yours.
I would've moved the vacation just to take delivery asap. I took delivery the same day it arrived :)
vwong
10-13-2009, 08:15 AM
Picked the car up yesterday. It's absolutely incredible. For those of you who were wondering about the black optic, it makes the front diffuser black and the rear diffuser the same color as the surround.
I'll have pictures after it stops raining.
Cheers guys
Congrats. Can't wait to see pics of the black optic pieces.
A4Ber
10-15-2009, 10:05 PM
is it possible for you to get the part no. for the black window trim?
valis
10-15-2009, 10:10 PM
Here's some quick close ups of the black optic window trim and front grill. I'll snap a pic of the diffuser tomorrow.
http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/window_trim_blkoptk.JPG
http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/front_end_blkoptk.JPG
valis
10-15-2009, 10:12 PM
man, what is with the photo uploading on this board.
Ryan_T
10-15-2009, 11:53 PM
: \
What's the name of this colour? Looks white, but pearly.
awhk82
10-15-2009, 11:53 PM
Thanks again for the photos. I really like your color combo but it is really expensive to get Audi exclusive color in Hong Kong (HK$37,000, which is around US$4,750). I guess I should stick with Ibis White and perhaps order the Black Optic package (still awaiting price quote from the sales) for my Sportback.
Please let me know, if you don't mind, the total cost of ordering the exclusive color as well as the black optics trims.
joseaudi
10-16-2009, 12:15 AM
I think it's a universal law that it rains whenever someone on the msg boards picks up their car. Hence never any fresh pics [;)]
Seriously tho - congrats on making it through your vacation w/out going mental and taking delivery [:)]
It rained when I got mine too?!
IceMole
10-19-2009, 12:11 AM
I'm either too drunk or not drunk enough for those pics
GrnMtnS4
10-20-2009, 07:29 AM
Hey Mike
How are you enjoying that new car! Hope you are having a great time
Cheers,
Brad
SeattleBum
10-20-2009, 08:46 AM
Awesome ride! It is becoming harder and harder to resist putting my order in for one of these!
notjoefromnh
10-20-2009, 09:22 AM
mmmm I love that color
valis
10-20-2009, 09:35 AM
getting tint put on this weekend and I'm going to detail it, so expect some decent, non upside down pics soon!
Gzo17
10-20-2009, 12:50 PM
Pics please!!!! I love the color!!!
valis
10-21-2009, 05:34 PM
Just washed and waxed the car, here are some close ups of the black optic pieces. Sorry they're no better than iphone pics, don't have a point and shoot or an SLR handy.
http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/grill_blk_optic.JPG
http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/rear_valence.JPG
Okan509
10-21-2009, 09:42 PM
Wow! want more pictures of that color! I can imagine that being a beautiful color! Good choice!
nnnick
10-21-2009, 09:43 PM
aren't you not supposed to wax a new car for at least 3 months? Or is that an urban legend? My understanding is that will leave swirls?
Sweet car, black optic looks killer.
HobbesA5
10-22-2009, 05:25 AM
aren't you not supposed to wax a new car for at least 3 months? Or is that an urban legend? My understanding is that will leave swirls?
Totally not true. From the day you pick it up you can do anything to the paint that you would normally do (clay, polish, wax).
The waiting period is for cars that are re-painted aftermarket. This doesn't apply for factory paint jobs.
Yeah, it's an audi exclusive color. And yeah, the black trim/grill is an audi exclusive option as well.
I personally like the chrome grill better but I guess most would disagree with me.
valis
10-22-2009, 07:43 AM
I like the chrome grill on the darker colors a lot, but with suzuka grey there just wasn't any contrast.
Infra
10-22-2009, 10:26 AM
It looks like you have parking sensors in your rear bumper... did you get side assist, or is that just standard for every bumper whether the sensors are there or not?
valis
10-22-2009, 10:35 AM
It's got the driver assist package on it. Side assist, camera and sensors.
riegeraudi
10-22-2009, 11:24 AM
I personally like the chrome grill better but I guess most would disagree with me.
I agree with you totally. Not too keen on the black optics and can save some money also.
I do love the color on your car though.
valis
10-24-2009, 06:55 PM
Got my windows tinted today, Dave over at Signature Tint was amazing. First class all the way. Totally worth the drive, Dave and his wife couldn't have provided a better experience. Another guy was getting his 08 Imola Yellow S4 tinted right after mine.
A little double trouble.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mqtmKMYhlg&feature=channel
Another video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FS0x87J7Sc&feature=channel
VAstyle
10-24-2009, 07:41 PM
Man, you guys are crazy not liking the Black Optic package. It's IMO that is the only way to go. On a side note, I can't believe how much bigger the B8 looks than the B7. I've got 60k on my B7 A4 2.0T and only owe 5k. Man I want to order one of these B8 S4's sooo bad! I'm gonna hold out till 2011 to see if they bring us an S4 Avant.
JRMSLINEA4
10-24-2009, 08:00 PM
Just washed and waxed the car, here are some close ups of the black optic pieces. Sorry they're no better than iphone pics, don't have a point and shoot or an SLR handy.
http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/grill_blk_optic.JPG
http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/rear_valence.JPGSweet S4! I guess the black optic is like the titanium package on my car.
dchan189
10-24-2009, 08:05 PM
Did anybody else think about this when you saw the title of this thread?
http://2.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kpu12crZ541qzvl3lo1_500.jpg
Probly just cause I've seen Superbad way too many times... [:D]
OMG it's in.
riegeraudi
10-24-2009, 09:19 PM
I think for me the Black optic grille just looks like the A4 grille with vertical black lines while the chrome makes it stand out more from the A4 grille. For me the chrome goes with the white better IMO. Black Optic more of a boyracer look and chrome more classy. I am not saying it is ugly just that chrome IMO is nicer.
I guess I should stick with Ibis White and perhaps order the Black Optic package (still awaiting price quote from the sales) for my Sportback.
Nice! I thought about that too but decided against it as it is a 4 seater only. My S4 should be arriving on Nov 10 instead...
trigoe
10-25-2009, 04:11 AM
Whoa!! Alright, I just ordered a black S4 a couple of days ago and I never even heard about this black optic option and I've been all over audi's site and unless I'm just an idiot, I can't find a thing about it on there either?
Please tell me, is this just something people know about and it isn't in the catalog or site or is it something special. Please tell me because I think this black on black would look sick!!!! thanks in advance!
GrnMtnS4
10-25-2009, 05:46 AM
Trigoe
Valis helped me out with this so I want to give him credit - it is an audi exclusive order Black Optik Package and is 620 dollars ..... but you have to pay an extra 1200 exclusive order charge so 1820 for the black optik. There is an audi exclusive order guide - email me if interested and i can send you the PDF.
Cheers,
Brad
VAstyle
10-25-2009, 10:22 AM
Wow, I also heard you can get your car painted ANY color with using that option too. Unless it's a Lambo color.
Wow, I also heard you can get your car painted ANY color with using that option too. Unless it's a Lambo color.
poor Lambo...no ibis white for you. Lucky for us.
switchface
10-25-2009, 04:09 PM
Trigoe
Valis helped me out with this so I want to give him credit - it is an audi exclusive order Black Optik Package and is 620 dollars ..... but you have to pay an extra 1200 exclusive order charge so 1820 for the black optik. There is an audi exclusive order guide - email me if interested and i can send you the PDF.
Cheers,
Brad
I'm hoping to order a S5 (when they stuff the supercharged 6 in it)...if I'd like to go Daytona and black optik, do I save anything because they are both exclusives?
I mean, I thought Daytona would set me back $2500, but throw in the black optik, would I still need to pay the $1200 for the exclusive order? I'd think at that point its already exclusive.
GrnMtn, when does your car arrive...I'd love to see pics!!
UmIsThisThingOn
10-25-2009, 04:24 PM
I'm hoping to order a S5 (when they stuff the supercharged 6 in it)...if I'd like to go Daytona and black optik, do I save anything because they are both exclusives?
I mean, I thought Daytona would set me back $2500, but throw in the black optik, would I still need to pay the $1200 for the exclusive order? I'd think at that point its already exclusive.
GrnMtn, when does your car arrive...I'd love to see pics!!
The way I understand it, is you pay the 'Exclusive Fee'. That then grants you the ability to order any/all the Exclusive options you want.