Cuppa's '08 S5 Coupe

[Cuppa]

Not entirely sure if my module is S5 or RS5, but the details are:

SW: 8K0 907 064 DQ HW: 8K0 907 064 DQ

The functionality is just as you would get OEM on the RS5, up and down according to speed and overridden either way using the switch if you want to.

[carl-1968]

Saw you today at Stanford mate, car looks and sounds superb, was hoping a few A4's would be about but never saw any groups?

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[Cuppa]

Saw you today at Stanford mate, car looks and sounds superb, was hoping a few A4's would be about but never saw any groups?

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Not many Audis here, just the TTOC and the A5OC. Didn't realise how big this show is. Weather is beautiful, really lucky.

[Beast]

Your car is a keeper, hope you keep it for a long time!

[GateS5]

Cuppa, your fearlessness is an inspiration and a constant jaw dropper to us all my friend! Absolutely awesome, keep it up brother!!

[A4TQS]

Wow very nice.

[LimaSierra]

Great write-up and pics Cuppa! Can't go wrong with Morel and Audison!

--Nate

[Cuppa]

So whilst I've been happy with the looks of my car from the front and side, one thing has always irritated me - the rather crappy S5 rear valance - a boring lump of grey plastic. I ordered a duplicate to try to customise, but soon succumbed to the inevitable. There is only one rear valance I truly like and that is the one on the RS5. I knew this could be done after seeing a project by rudiyoda (http://www.a5oc.com/forums/s5-performance-mods/18389-s5-cab-=-rs5.html), but it would mean surgery to my Capristo which had always put me off, but after consulting Luke @ Jabbasport he was convinced he could sort that out.

So, after taking inspiration from rudiyoda's excellent thread and sourcing the parts from llBen it was rear valance time and some surgery! This is a rather long post and rather picture heavy!

I collected the bumper from Ben and took the undertray section to be wrapped to match the front.

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I really do like this brushed metal wrap. Whilst out I took the car over to Jabbasport to have the back boxes taken off so the bumper could be fitted. Once that was done I took the car over to Martin Bradley to start the process. First we had to get the old bumper off which was surprisingly easy...

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Popped the lights out...

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To make the new bumper fit there was some refinement required, some packing of some areas, trimming and removal of others, but the main thing was the need for new brackets...

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Then the new bumper was put on - like I said, some packing pieces were required to bring the panels flush, but nothing major. The bumper once on showed the difference which needed to be addressed with the use of a special tool which was like a piston with a hand pump - this was placed between wheel arch and main body to force the wheel arch out...

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Once the arch was lined up it was a case of filling and profiling...

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Bit of work to adjust the lug holes and put packing pieces in...

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Once lined up, then fill and sand until lined up...

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Once everything was lined up it was time to start preparing for painting...

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Then the painting began. I mixed up the paint - this is what makes Meteor Grey...

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and then let Martin get on with what he does best...

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Then brought her out into the sunshine...

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Refitted the rear lights...

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[Cuppa]

And finally put the rear valance and chrome exhaust rims on...

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Part 1 was complete. Now just needed to get the Capristo back boxes modified and back on. Over to Jabbasport. Below are the backboxes prior to modification...

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Luke had to adjust the angle, protrusion length and placement of both the brackets and valves. By the end of the day the backboxes were modified and fitted...

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Huge thanks to Luke @ Jabbasport (again) and Martin Bradley.

[Cuppa]

Then took her out for some photos...

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[Marce318]

wow what amazing work. Props, looks gorgeous.

[Beast]

amazing.

[Not A Good Idea]

Beautiful:thumbup:

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[u2nelson]

Sick, absolutely sick. By far the best mods on an S5 I have seen.

[Mops@Nemesis]

Vely vely nice!

[Got No Game]

Wow Cuppa, you are an extremely talented guy. Hands down the two best builds are yours and Marzz. Excellent job man!

[Yakk]

Wow, those sorts of mods are beyond my limit. The little devil on my shoulder says "meh, that would be a lot of work" before I could ever seriously consider something so in depth. Very impressive

[TheDapperDriver]

love your attention to detail
looks great

[MGuruX]

Wow! I wanna be like you when I grow up! :)

[Cuppa]

Thanks guys. That's the last bodywork mod. Still some things to do, but the major plans are all done now.


Wow, those sorts of mods are beyond my limit. The little devil on my shoulder says "meh, that would be a lot of work" before I could ever seriously consider something so in depth. Very impressive

That's what I used to think, but once you find skilled people who can work on your car that you can trust then most things can be accomplished [:)]

[Cuppa]

Whilst the last of the major mods is done, been working on finishing off some of the other mods which have been a work in progress. Today the front parking sensors were fitted to the bumper and hooked up to the wiring which had been laid previously. The reversing camera has also been enabled with the addition of the new parking module. Some pics of installing the front parking sensors...

Had to position them as they would have been positioned on the Rieger PDC bumper...

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Wiring up the back of the Rieger bumper...

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All working a treat - thanks to llBen for supplying the bits and the install. Still getting used to the front beeps and also the display and camera - a bit freaky to start with.

[Dasquade]

Oke, it will sound confusing...but i admire your big balls [wrench].
Nice work!!!

[Cuppa]

Flux capacitor now installed [:)]

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[Not A Good Idea]

Are you thinking about running water/meth?

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[GotRS?]

The George Best quote(ish) springs to my mind - "I spent a lot of money on fast cars women and booze, the rest I just squandered"

Thanks, Cuppa for a great build thread.

[Cuppa]

Are you thinking about running water/meth?

Funnily enough someone asked me that on Sunday at the Stanford Hall VW show. Hadn't thought of it before, no.


The George Best quote(ish) springs to my mind - "I spent a lot of money on fast cars women and booze, the rest I just squandered"

Hmm, I seem to have misplaced the women and booze [:)]

[Cuppa]

New button added last week (plus associated wiring) in advance of the next retrofit/mod.

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[bobsaver]

Totally superb build you have here.

[marzz]

New button added last week (plus associated wiring) in advance of the next retrofit/mod.

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the goodies just keeps on coming Cuppa ... awesome

[H20pologoalie]

He turned on beast mode. Love the little details.

[Cuppa]

Another part arrived in the post courtesy of llBen, install scheduled for Thursday.

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[llBen]

Get ready to grease up! :)

[Cuppa]

Tuesday tweak...

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Capped the red valves with a Titanium spinning cap to tone down the red a little.

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[Gromit]

New button added last week (plus associated wiring) in advance of the next retrofit/mod.

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Pardon my ignorance, but I assume you're referring to that "A" button. Is that right, or is that something stock on an S5 that's not on an S4? If it's stock on an S5, then what am I missing that you added? If you did just add the A button, where did you get it--it looks very OEM? Thanks

[Cuppa]

Pardon my ignorance, but I assume you're referring to that "A" button. Is that right, or is that something stock on an S5 that's not on an S4? If it's stock on an S5, then what am I missing that you added? If you did just add the A button, where did you get it--it looks very OEM? Thanks

I replaced the handbrake button with the OEM handbrake / Audi Hill Hold Assist (AHHA) button. My S5 did not have AHHA as standard and my stock ABS Pump/controller doesn't support it.

I am replacing the stock ABS Pump/controller with one from an RS5 (pictured above). The primary reason for this is that I can then code it for the ceramic brakes so it will function 100% like it should on the RS5. Side effects of having the new ABS Pump/controller are that I can enable AHHA, plus I can enable the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

[Gromit]

I replaced the handbrake button with the OEM handbrake / Audi Hill Hold Assist (AHHA) button. My S5 did not have AHHA as standard and my stock ABS Pump/controller doesn't support it.

I am replacing the stock ABS Pump/controller with one from an RS5 (pictured above). The primary reason for this is that I can then code it for the ceramic brakes so it will function 100% like it should on the RS5. Side effects of having the new ABS Pump/controller are that I can enable AHHA, plus I can enable the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Thanks for the enlightenment. Now you've got my creative juices going as to how I can use that extra button to have an OEM look for something.

On another note, when you got your KW DDC coilovers did you give any consideration to the Bilstein B16 Ride Control coils? Now that Bilstein has come out with the iRC phone app for them, the two products appear to be reasonably similar, although the nature of the phone app adjustments between the two are different. The reviews I've read of the Bilsteins are very positive (as they are for the KWs). What I haven't figured out yet, and need to do more research on, is what the KWs offer over the Bilsteins that would justify the significant difference in cost. Thoughts?

[FuchsB]

Car looks amazing. Great clean build and I bet its a blast to drive. Enjoy every mile! [drive]

[Cuppa]

did you give any consideration to the Bilstein B16 Ride Control coils?

At the time I quickly discounted the Bilstein. From memory it didn't offer the level of options, no app and seem to remember something to do with either how it worked or how you operated it which I preferred on the KW. Haven't looked into it since though.

[Cuppa]

I'm maybe on the hunt for new rims and my car 'piggy bank' is almost empty so I now have lots of parts for sale I've been hoarding in my garage (mainly for UK sale due to shipping costs, but since prices are without shipping you can pay as much as you like to get it shipped to outer Mongolia or wherever you want it shipped to).

PLEASE SEE HERE FOR ALL MY BITS I'M TRYING TO GET RID OF (http://flic.kr/s/aHsjG2mZjy)

[marzz]

you've been quite, how's the car going?

[richib86]

wanna PM me a quote on the price for the ceramic brakes?

[jjdnyc]

Cuppa, magnificent build mate. Question: I know you were wondering about replacing the climate control unit with the new white LED unit. But, despite ripping almost the entire interior of your car out, you appear not to have changed the c/c. Is the new unit now an option for your car or just too expensive?

[Cuppa]

you've been quite, how's the car going?

No updates to the car for a while - been busy with a new job so not been on the forums much, thanks for asking though. You been busy on yours?


wanna PM me a quote on the price for the ceramic brakes?

It's calipers only, but sure, I'll drop you a PM.


Cuppa, magnificent build mate. Question: I know you were wondering about replacing the climate control unit with the new white LED unit. But, despite ripping almost the entire interior of your car out, you appear not to have changed the c/c. Is the new unit now an option for your car or just too expensive?

Old one works fine so not felt the need to change - from memory I think there are bits which don't integrate that well with all the different levels of controllers I have in the car.

[richib86]

It's calipers only, but sure, I'll drop you a PM.

front and rear?

[Cuppa]

front and rear?

Front only

[marzz]

No updates to the car for a while - been busy with a new job so not been on the forums much, thanks for asking though. You been busy on yours?
just a bit here and there, got bigger upgrade (most likely the last one before I move to the new project) coming up soon ...

[Cuppa]

Managed a rather frugal 27.1 MPG (UK) out of the last tank of fuel [drool]

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[cellg8]

this is rediculously awesome! What color is your S5? Looks AMAZING!

[Mops@Nemesis]

^Meteor

She does look great, and this is one hell of a build. Please remove bacon grease from tyres;)

[cellg8]

Thanks, Mops. Don't remember seeing any RS5 in that color... amazing.

[Mops@Nemesis]

Thanks, Mops. Don't remember seeing any RS5 in that color... amazing.

Read the thread title;)

[Cuppa]

Yep, Meteor, and thanks for the kind words. I love the colour.

[TheDapperDriver]

beauty

[Cuppa]

Bit of a makeover, Meteor Grey now in Matte.

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[MoneyB]

Bit of a makeover, Meteor Grey now in Matte.

A "bit" of a makeover?!?! Are you serious Cuppa? Im pretty sure that covers every square inch of your car lol. Thats a "whole makeover". Looks so sick man. Words cannot describe it. Respect [hail]

[MoneyB]

I think all black mirrors to match the window trim and the old front lip color you had before would look best.

Or black out mirror caps, color match the lip with body and get a gloss black RS5 grille. $$$$$

[TheDapperDriver]

wow...always wanted to know what meteor in matte would look like
great job

[Cuppa]

I think all black mirrors to match the window trim and the old front lip color you had before would look best.

Or black out mirror caps, color match the lip with body and get a gloss black RS5 grille. $$$$$

Front lip needs to be in the old colour, agreed. Think the mirror caps need to match the old lip colour (titanium), don't want to go completely blacked out. The grille - not sure on that one - think it could look really good in black, but don't want to go too gangsta style. Will live with it for a bit.

I did toy with an idea on experimenting with recessing the main grille a little to give more of a jet intake look - if I did this then I'd definitely go black front grille.


wow...always wanted to know what meteor in matte would look like
great job

Glad to be the guinea pig - looks sweet and can't wait to see it in sunlight.

[marzz]

looking great ...

[Beast]

Love it, makes me miss my matte black dip job

[Cuppa]

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[cellg8]

Love everything about this car!!!!! these brakes.....wow...

[TheDapperDriver]

^epic

[Cuppa]

Just done a 150 mile round trip, so car is a bit grimy, but wanted to take some shots of the colour...

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[TypeS2K5]

Your car looks awesome Cuppa...love what you've done with it!

[xuandatou]

Looks great !!!!

Did you repaint ? vinyl wrap? or plasti dip?

[Cuppa]

Transparent Matte vinyl wrap

[Hamletcin]

Car looks fantastic Cuppa!!!

[TheDapperDriver]

ur car is a beast

[chrisbryan89]

HOT DAMN!!!! Favorite car on this forum for sure! Very impressed with what you have done with it. The money put into this car would probably make me cringe haha but this is very unique

[Gspothit]

Great looking car!! Fucking awesome!! I am not a fan of the meteor color but that matte finish look sick! Quick question.. V8 felt heavy in S5 stock form, how about when you added the supercharger? is it the APR supercharger? Thanks.

[Cuppa]

ur car is a beast


HOT DAMN!!!! Favorite car on this forum for sure! Very impressed with what you have done with it. The money put into this car would probably make me cringe haha but this is very unique


Great looking car!! Fucking awesome!! I am not a fan of the meteor color but that matte finish look sick! Quick question.. V8 felt heavy in S5 stock form, how about when you added the supercharger? is it the APR supercharger? Thanks.

Thanks all. The matte wrap has really proved to be a head turner. The supercharger is the TTS kit and the power delivery above 2k rpm makes it feel anything but heavy - the surge as you approach 7k rpm is nuts.

[AudisticS5]

Wow I just read this thread for the first time and was thoroughly entertained... once i saw the first pic of the matte meteor my jaw dropped. This is by far the best build ever.

[Cuppa]

Wow I just read this thread for the first time and was thoroughly entertained.

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the trip so far [;)]

[Cuppa]

Makeover day 2 is in progress...

[marzz]

thought you were done ... what's next?

[Cuppa]

Gloss black grille...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7442/10996376504_a39641aa82_c.jpg

Still waiting on a shipment from the US before completing the makeover.

[Mops@Nemesis]

I like, I like a lot.


Mops on the move

[cellg8]

beautifully done!

[TypeS2K5]

I am QUITE enjoying that little touch. Good move man! [up]

[Cuppa]

Makeover day 3 will be along soon when the Avery Conform Black Chrome vinyl arrives [:)]

Unfortunately can't source this in the UK so have had to import from the US.

[Cuppa]

Much better with the black grille...

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5532/11030243923_eb50dfa06b_c.jpg

[Cuppa]

A night shot of my car, courtesy of valetmagic.com and Nick at nwvt.co.uk

https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/941858_672635786101212_1134848081_n.jpg

[marzz]

nice one ...

[shonseb]

That shot literally looks unreal, amazing!

[Steve_K]

Hey Cuppa, as mentioned on A5OC, absolutely amazing bro. Just love the blacked out front end, and assuming the black chrome vinyl will replace the front lip spoiler.

Keep up the great work. [up]

[Cuppa]

That shot literally looks unreal, amazing!

Took 30-40 minutes per 'scene' for the photographer to take all the long exposure photos required whilst he walked around the car with his lighting equipment - am waiting for the final shots as these are just preview photos.


Hey Cuppa, as mentioned on A5OC, absolutely amazing bro. Just love the blacked out front end, and assuming the black chrome vinyl will replace the front lip spoiler.

Yep, black chrome vinyl on the front lip and also on the mirrors.

[TheDapperDriver]

very nice

[Cuppa]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1452381_10152061584631407_664032140_n.jpg

[Cuppa]

Another night time shot...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1454665_10152061584291407_1583767919_n.jpg

[Steve_K]

Very nice Cuppa, really like the last shot...[drool]

[Mops@Nemesis]

Very nice Cuppa, really like the last shot...[drool]

+1! Very nice pics.

[marzz]

awesome ...

[TheDapperDriver]

that pic is bonkers

[FuchsB]

Amazing pics! Car looks epic


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[Rxhealer]

Awesome.

[Cuppa]

Can't help fiddling. Sometimes it's the little things...

Before:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5486/11400430505_c4960829e0_c.jpg

And after:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7415/11400442506_ba0c97e57f_c.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5530/11400436146_ca30683a93_c.jpg

[marzz]

me likes, where did you find that?

[Cuppa]

me likes, where did you find that?

A5OC member 'Sportback' had one on his car at Audi Driver International and sent me the details. A guy he contacted on-line machines them out of Aluminium - I can send you his e-mail details if you like.

[marzz]

A5OC member 'Sportback' had one on his car at Audi Driver International and sent me the details. A guy he contacted on-line machines them out of Aluminium - I can send you his e-mail details if you like.

Yes please

[Cuppa]

You have PM

[richib86]

can i get a pm about that washer cap too?

[cellg8]

would love info on the cap as well, please! thanks!

[Mops@Nemesis]

I need "Mops" caps.


Mops on the move

[Cuppa]

All PMs replied to


I need "Mops" caps.


Mops on the move


Well, he hand makes them so am sure he could make it with whatever your heart desires on it [;)]

[Cuppa]

Was feeling mischievous, so a couple of Chrissy pressies to myself in the engine bay...

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2830/11512742916_b467153db8_z.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2878/11512736926_202b7ee9df_z.jpg

[marzz]

cool stickers mate,
this dude making aluminium caps doesn't want to talk to me ... shame really like that

[Cuppa]

cool stickers mate,
this dude making aluminium caps doesn't want to talk to me ... shame really like that

Found him on eBay. Not quite the same design, but he has these up for auction which might suit your black RS5...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK4-MK5-Custom-Machined-Washer-Cap-Anodised-Audi-A3-A4-Seat-Leon-mk2-/301044031616?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AVW&hash=item46179f6080

[Okan509]

lol, hilarious - not a huge fan of more stickers, but I do love these

[TheDapperDriver]

haha awesome

[Cuppa]

Thought I would post an update.

Still waiting on US supplier to send me the Avery Confirm Black Chrome to complete the makeover on the front lip and mirrors.

In the meantime I fitted a dashcam up behind the rearview mirror and hardwired it. Pretty cool so far and whilst I hope I don't need it for accident claims it's great capturing all the idiotic things people do on the roads.

Am toying with the idea of getting a P3 Cars digital gauge, just deciding whether to import from US or source locally - fairly similar price.

Still loving the matte effect, especially under street lighting at night. I definitely need to spray the rad behind the Audi rings in black.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3773/11994714093_b4d734b982_c.jpg

[MiniAasen]

Read through the tred now ... Great car You Got ...

question ... i have bought a used RS5 trunk lid with the spoiler an have all the buttons and wiring .... but i do not have any instructions on how to install on my car ... do you know where i can find this ?

[cellg8]

Very nice, cuppa!

[Cuppa]

Read through the tred now ... Great car You Got ...

question ... i have bought a used RS5 trunk lid with the spoiler an have all the buttons and wiring .... but i do not have any instructions on how to install on my car ... do you know where i can find this ?

I bought a loom pre-made up and don't have the exact instructions any more, sorry. I remember running wiring up from the rear spoiler controller to the switch by the gear stick and having to connect the spoiler controller to the central convenience module, then do a simple VCDS change. Then there's the wiring from the spoiler module up into the boot.

[Cuppa]

Got me a dashcam

I bought a mini 0801 with the view of, well if it's no good then I can put it in my girlfriend's car, but it's good enough for me to be a keeper. I can buy another one and all the hardwiring gear for less than half the price of a Blackvue 550 for example.

BTW, I'm not trying to knock the Blackvue as I can tell it's well received, just reporting back how I'm getting on with the Mini 0801.

I want it to be completely out of view when I'm driving and that it is. To hardwire it I have used these 3 pieces of hardware:

V1NF 12V to 5V 3A 15W Double USB DC-DC Buck Converter Step Down Module (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321230720970)

StarTech 6 feet Mini USB Cable - A to Left Angle Mini B [PC] [PC] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00512J7W4) - bear in mind this way round works for us RHD cars, but an Right Angle one would be better for LHD cars

ADD A CIRCUIT- FUSE TAP - PIGGYBACK FUSE - TAKES STANDARD FUSE (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251170198363)

and wired it in down by the passenger fusebox. I've fed the extra USB power connection into the glovebox which comes in very handy.

The motion detection does indeed work, but I'd need to add the battery protection bit to do that (which I think I'd have to do with the Blackvue also).

I'll keep posting updates.

My only criticism so far would be that the sticky pad on the back of the windscreen mount is grey instead of black, but that should be easy enough to replace.

[Cuppa]

Some photos

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3737/12008549665_0a1204b42d_c.jpg


Completely out of sight when I'm driving...
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7323/12008821063_f5f5565d37_c.jpg

[MiniAasen]

I bought a loom pre-made up and don't have the exact instructions any more, sorry. I remember running wiring up from the rear spoiler controller to the switch by the gear stick and having to connect the spoiler controller to the central convenience module, then do a simple VCDS change. Then there's the wiring from the spoiler module up into the boot.

Okay ... the guys i bought the trunklid from should provide me With all the wiring an Connectors as well as button and Control module... alsa With a wiring diagram , so i hope this will be ok for me.... i also have VCDS , you have to code that the car has rear spoiler installed i Guess ...

[Cuppa]

you have to code that the car has rear spoiler installed i Guess ...

Yep, can't remember offhand where, but it'll be obvious in one of the controller modules a checkbox saying 'spoiler installed'.

[TheDapperDriver]

love the car

[Jsivadas]

I love the matte wrap!! So tempted to do mine. Just need to find a shop in town to do it..

[Cuppa]

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3710/12444775023_e701a5e76d_c.jpg

Long motorway trip gives me my best ever MPG (UK).

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7436/12445137324_24e00ac28e_c.jpg

[Cuppa]

Parcel arrived [:D]

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3681/12456818315_a8ffd48c7e_c.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3750/12456960123_02ce4d578c_c.jpg

[Cuppa]

Another parcel arrived today, ordered 22nd November 2013!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7338/12477074584_257676f646_c.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5536/12476605395_4e78113995_c.jpg

Now for the final bit of the makeover.

[Mops@Nemesis]

For the front lip?

[Cuppa]

For the front lip?

Yup, and the mirrors too

[Mops@Nemesis]

Emmmmmm, that is going to look fantastic! HUGE improvement, for little cost.

[Cuppa]

P3Cars gauge fitted

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3747/12483678894_5b712b5773_b.jpg

[Cuppa]

Emmmmmm, that is going to look fantastic! HUGE improvement, for little cost.

Hope so, will help bring off the stealthy look, but still keep a nod to the Ti package and S mirrors.

[Mops@Nemesis]

I have never seen a RHD one. Kinda did a WTF for a sec.

[cellg8]

Simply awesome in everything you have done. PUSH!!!

[Cuppa]

I have never seen a RHD one. Kinda did a WTF for a sec.

LOL. Yep, it's a whole different world over here in the motherland.

Funny how I can set the gauge for Metric or 'English'. But I'm English, and I want to set it for Celcius, PSI and MPH, which isn't either of those 2 options - WTF.

The more I see your car the more I wish I'd listened to your advice on the spacer setup and toying with the idea of moving from 5/10 to 10/15. Think I'll need to raise her up a little if I do (which won't be a bad thing given the speed bumps over here).

[marzz]

the gauge looks great, can't wait to see the finished exterior

[TheDapperDriver]

this is epic

[BestAudiFirst]

I really like what you did with the brakes on there. nice

[Cuppa]

These arrived last week and not had chance to fit them until yesterday. It was a beautiful day in the UK, clear blue skies and unusually warm for this time of year.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7403/13055151164_b462f87de2_c.jpg

I'll post up some impressions after I've done a bit more driving.

[marzz]

These arrived last week and not had chance to fit them until yesterday. It was a beautiful day in the UK, clear blue skies and unusually warm for this time of year.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7403/13055151164_b462f87de2_c.jpg

I'll post up some impressions after I've done a bit more driving.
Men I just pulled the trigger on those today as well, let me know if any difference

[Cuppa]

It may be a placebo effect, but starting the car seems much better and it seems to drive smoother, especially at higher RPM.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3306/13081137665_49d12a444e_c.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7443/13081508764_0cc5429219_c.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7346/13081542134_53ea63fbe8_c.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3337/13081507313_3a29b93cb5_b.jpg

[ansonchen0108]

Cuppa , Nice job with the new OKD,
how was the price range?

[Mops@Nemesis]

If so, well worth it [up]

[Cuppa]

They are pricey. Cold starts are way improved.

[xuandatou]

Nice Job, man !!!

Just wondering what's the improvement or different feeling?

[Cuppa]

Nice Job, man !!!

Just wondering what's the improvement or different feeling?

I'd love to say that there were amazing gains to be had and it felt awesome, but it's way too early to say. Only been out twice since fitted them, but am sure the car starts more assuredly and turns over less before starting. Again, it may be placebo effect, but think it's smoother. It'll be back on the dyno in about a month after a carbon clean so it will be interesting to see the numbers.

[xuandatou]

I'd love to say that there were amazing gains to be had and it felt awesome, but it's way too early to say. Only been out twice since fitted them, but am sure the car starts more assuredly and turns over less before starting. Again, it may be placebo effect, but think it's smoother. It'll be back on the dyno in about a month after a carbon clean so it will be interesting to see the numbers.

Yeah, I will be looking forward for your deeper feedback, number gain.

[Cuppa]

Looks better with the 10mm/15mm spacers

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3818/13123688213_573fca60b0_c.jpg

[Mops@Nemesis]

Yes it does [up]

[Cuppa]

Yeah, I know, I should have listened to you in the first place, I was too chicken.

Just watching this being applied...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7418/13125094174_8e81272136_b.jpg

[Cuppa]

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2287/13126748983_2d06419786_c.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3796/13127178983_4e13181997_c.jpg

[Cuppa]

Got the black chrome on the front lip and splitter, the mirrors and the rear trim.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2173/13130758303_363641ff6f_c.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3804/13129625973_06b9653441_c.jpg

In the dark with flash off the camera is struggling, but much more stealthy

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3697/13131345513_4b972936bc_c.jpg

[ragazzi_07]

wow nice job....looks good

[Steve_K]

Looking good there mate, I bet the photos don't do the finish justice though.

[Cuppa]

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2768/13143055914_52954fd34f_c.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3814/13143046034_e4a75f95a0_c.jpg

[Not A Good Idea]

black chrome looks amazing. Those coils are definitely worth the money. not a placebo at all!

[Cuppa]

The black chrome and matte meteor grey combo got me thinking new rims.

Just been browsing the ADV.1 website...

[Not A Good Idea]

take a look at BCFORGED too.

[Mod.Kill.Yut.]

Awesome build.. The car looks great [drool]

[Cuppa]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7365/13378916224_c3232566a1_c.jpg

Hmm, now which one shall I go with...

[scottykenneth]

Looks better with the 10mm/15mm spacers

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3818/13123688213_573fca60b0_c.jpg

Yes finally someone did this setup so i could see :))). Looks great!!

[marzz]

gotten bored, have you? bit over those rims too ...

[Cuppa]

Yup

Have to say, very impressed with the wheel centre I went into yesterday. They spent a good few hours taking exact measurements to ensure the planned wheels/tyres fit every aspect of the wheel well, arches, suspension, brake kit, etc. Sooooooo looking forward to receiving these wheels with the custom finish and accessories. Big thanks to Prestige Wheel Centre (http://www.prestigewheelcentre.co.uk/).

[Cuppa]

Teaser...

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7256/13576843034_19e90eccbc_c.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3731/13576478775_0029e9e358_c.jpg

[Steve_K]

Looking good so far mate!

Forged?

[Cuppa]

Looking good so far mate!

Forged?

Yup. Aerospace-grade 6061-T6 forged aluminum.

[scottykenneth]

Thts one hell of a teaser. Haha.

[Cuppa]

Replaced the front rings with black chrome ones to match the other recent changes

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2829/13738028693_0c9817a619_c.jpg

[Steve_K]

Replaced the front rings with black chrome ones to match the other recent changes

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2829/13738028693_0c9817a619_c.jpg

WOW, very cool mate.

I'm thinking of trying out the same idea, but with a silver carbon wrap, assuming you used the black chrome wrap that you previously used with your other parts.

[Cuppa]

Not wrapped, bought them like that off eBay.

[Steve_K]

Not wrapped, bought them like that off eBay.

Would you mind if you could please provide a link to them, just searched briefly but can't find them, only regular chrome rings.

[Cuppa]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5468.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XDark+ chrome+Audi+rings&_nkw=Dark+chrome+Audi+rings&_sacat=0&_from=R40

Front rings are direct fit. Rear are slightly smaller than the standard A5 rear rings, but not really an issue for me, I'd rather have the dark chrome colour.

[cellg8]

amazing stuff, mate. come on, show the wheels!!!

[Cuppa]

amazing stuff, mate. come on, show the wheels!!!

Still in production, but just placed an order for some Titanium wheel bolts to go with them. I can get them engraved - just need to work out what to put on them.

[marzz]

looking good mate

[MilesM]

Guessing HRE's based on the teaser shots. Great build! [up]

[GetYourWheels]

Your car is freaking awesome! [drool]

[Cuppa]

Guessing HRE's based on the teaser shots. Great build! [up]

Good guess


Your car is freaking awesome! [drool]


looking good mate

Thanks.


Just heard my wheels have been cut and ready for finishing.

[Cuppa]

You can see the darker colour, but also the smaller size in the top one.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7453/13795363944_c83d4dd307_c.jpg

[Cuppa]

Fitted this afternoon.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7274/13801707654_bbba6a3119_c.jpg

Plus some more shots

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3816/13815993284_ab07f1e9b8_c.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7110/13819679983_897de9b8d2_c.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3677/13820004414_298b6feb5c_c.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3724/13820014924_bc14204ae2_c.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3684/13815625545_11533965bb_c.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3799/13820636654_85c30949af_c.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7044/13819744503_8d7848e670_c.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3709/13819694673_f66af39e72_c.jpg

[Cuppa]

Guessing HRE's based on the teaser shots.

Another teaser...

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7332/13866990694_3ca0060a50_o.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7186/13871049263_b7302830dc_z.jpg

[omnupe]

21's!? [hail]


Another teaser...

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7332/13866990694_3ca0060a50_o.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7186/13871049263_b7302830dc_z.jpg

[cellg8]

can't wait~!

[marzz]

nice shots mate ...

[Mops@Nemesis]

Hurry it up [cool]

[Cuppa]

Hurry it up [cool]

I'm with you on that one. End of month potentially.

[thomasdcity]

I used to love my car just as it was. This thread (and this whole site, for that matter) is making me crazy. Amazing shots of your car, @Cuppa -- a real work of art. Thanks for sharing. Can I send you any bills your build inspires in my car!?


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[Cuppa]

I used to love my car just as it was. This thread (and this whole site, for that matter) is making me crazy. Amazing shots of your car, @Cuppa -- a real work of art. Thanks for sharing. Can I send you any bills your build inspires in my car!?


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Thanks. This site definitely has that effect.

[BestAudiFirst]

next level with the HRE's

[crashspeeder]

I bought a loom pre-made up and don't have the exact instructions any more, sorry. I remember running wiring up from the rear spoiler controller to the switch by the gear stick and having to connect the spoiler controller to the central convenience module, then do a simple VCDS change. Then there's the wiring from the spoiler module up into the boot.

Do you by any chance recall how much the spoiler, loom, and boot lid cost you?

[Cuppa]

Do you by any chance recall how much the spoiler, loom, and boot lid cost you?

LOL, can't really remember...kinda lost amongst the small change.

[Cuppa]

Some progress on the wheels - they have been brushed now, just waiting finishing.

Been a while since I did a mod so made a purchase a few days ago and it arrived today.

Before...
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5344/14064676405_141ba7ac66_z.jpg

After...
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2919/14084724303_7625929642_z.jpg

[Steve_K]

Nice [up]

[Cuppa]

My new wheel bolts have been shipped, but still no more news on the wheels. A couple of snaps from today.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7320/14058637576_0311b87ae7_c.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2925/14081745895_0d83f638e1_c.jpg

As it was cloudy today you can see how dark the black chrome rings are.

[Cuppa]

Got this email...

"Your wheels have been shipped already from HRE USA and are on route to Germany with 28 other wheels.

They will be shipped from Germany on Monday"

Nearly time.

Now, I have loads of photos and a few videos sent to me over dropbox. Almost time to share a few I think. Here's a start.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7042/13903134647_bbd7426185_c.jpg

[i1overice]

You Fancy!

I love it.

[Steve_K]

Getting jealous, share more please...

[cellg8]

please...post them up!

[Cuppa]

Mod of the day - A8 heated washer jets. Only takes a couple of minutes to swap over.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7330/14100414382_c28f19e692_c.jpg

[Cuppa]

Ooooh excitement, parcel arrived today [:D]

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2929/14190926514_73ea8493a3_b.jpg

And for the keen eyed amongst you, yes 21 bolts so I have a spare.

[Cuppa]

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7451/14187717161_245dc82cf0_c.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7421/14004353838_b6fa0284c7_b.jpg

[Steve_K]

Wow, each bolt looks like a work of art.

Looking forward to seeing them on those elusive wheels you been bragging about! [;)]

[Cuppa]

Wow, each bolt looks like a work of art.

Looking forward to seeing them on those elusive wheels you been bragging about! [;)]

Elusive they are!

Grrrrrrr. Wheels still haven't made it to the dealer yet, so no install tomorrow. Getting frustrated now I have the bolts and no wheels.

[Cuppa]

I'd always wanted to change the wheels, but could never find something I was totally happy with until now and was going to be close enough to OEM, but still OEM+++++++. I'd always had a bit of a phobic reaction to most aftermarket wheels I saw so this was always going to be a really tough, drawn-out decision and very specific design for me to be happy.

Re OEM - I'd always loved the rotors - classic, but a little overused by Audi these days. Recently I had been tempted by the V-spokes - very nice looking. Between these two I abstracted the design cues and came up with the following:

- 5 points of symmetry look best to me (rotors and V-spokes both have this)
- Open design of the V-spokes to show off the brakes
- Concave as I could
- Colour to blend with the dark chrome I've done recently
- 21" to show off the brake setup
- Option to customize (more to follow on that one later)
- Michelin PSS tyres - I desperately wanted to keep the option for these as I love the tyre for many reasons including the kerb protection

This narrowed down the search and with the help of a few people (you know who you are [;)] ) then I got down to a shortlist. Then I spotted the P104 from HRE and knew these were the ones.

http://www.hrewheels.com/img/Logo.jpg


HRE’s Street Collection combines the technical expertise from our championship-winning racing wheels with an uncompromised attention to detail creating the ultimate in lightweight, high-strength performance forged wheels. This race-bred philosophy ensures enhanced braking, acceleration and handling while also reflecting your distinguished sense of style. Each model in HRE’s Street Collection of custom wheels is designed specifically for supercars, sports GTs and performance sedans.
http://cdn.hrewheels.com.s3.amazonaws.com/img/wheel-422x409/13776407800f51d71f7e7a00d1327a934046403dec.png

Series P1 - P104 (http://www.hrewheels.com/wheels/series-p1/p104)

Specifications

Monoblok 1-Piece
Modern Conical profile creating the strongest, lightest P Series yet.
Aerospace-grade 6061-T6 forged aluminum for high strength-to-weight ratio
Side Cuts and backpad pocketing are standard to minimize unsprung mass and rotational inertia for maximum performance and handling
CNC machined to custom specifications for your specific application
OE TPMS and lug hardware compatible for ease of installation



A big BIG thank you to the guys at HRE (you know who you are) for taking the time to take all these wonderful photos of my wheels in production. I am no expert, so as much as I'd like to do a detailed write-up and sound really knowledgeable I can't, but again the guys at HRE have supplied some notes I have posted along with the photos.

Stage 1: Forging staged for production with an assigned traveler. Each customer order goes with and stays with the forgings on their journey. All information (width, offset, finish, etc.) is on this sheet can be referenced at any point during the journey.

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Stage 2: All four wheel forgings at the lathe, being machined. This is where the face of the wheel is refined. It’s at this stage that the center bowl takes shape.

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Stage 3: From the lathe, the wheels are then sent through milling. At this stage, the wheel “windows” and spokes are sculpted and carved out, using a variety of tools – each wheel takes about 2 hours (roughly) to complete at this stage. The Series P1 involves a milling process called “kellering” which allows curved and sculpted milling to take place vs straight ball cutting which is utilized on the Series P40SC. This process adds a considerable time to the milling.

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[Cuppa]

Stage 4: Brushing - each of the P104s were brushed by hand, each taking approximately one hour to complete for a total of four hours. Finishing happens on a foot controlled turning wheel and will be slowly finished outward at a consistent speed to ensure quality and uniformity.

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[Cuppa]

Finer brushing...

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[Cuppa]

Stage 5 - Rinsing - Washed thoroughly, again by hand, inspected for any debris then wrapped in plastic to avoid contamination and sent into the powder coat booth queue.

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Stage 6 - Powder Coat - the wheels are then sent into the powder coat booth queue. Here, they were examined once more before applying three coats of powder (base, dark tint and clear – baking followed each application). The entire powder coating process took about three hours, the majority of which was spent in the oven, baking. Plastic powder receives an electrical charge to adhere to the wheels before baking in an oven. Three coats in total are applied with a bake between each coat.

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[Cuppa]

Post bake cooling before a third coat of powder coat applied! Post “baking” the white powder turns the requested tinted clear to reveal the finish

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Stage 7 - Cooling, QC and final touch-ups - wheels complete.

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[Okan509]

well those are gorgeous.

what a barbaric way to manufacture something

let me hold this 22 pound wheel in the air while I push it into the brush. lulz wtf.

[vhstejskal]

Nice way to take us through the manufacturing process of those wheels. I'm no wheel expert but I've always though HRE = Swiss Watch version of aftermarket wheels [up] and I can't wait to see these on the car.

[LimaSierra]

Nice Cuppa!

Thanks for posting. Your car gonna look great with those HRE's!

--Nate

[Steve_K]

Very interesting write up Cuppa, but those wheels!!! [drool]

I have no doubt you'll keep your OEM++++++ rating.

[ragazzi_07]

wow those are massive....can't wait for the finished result!.

[cellg8]

You're a true car enthusiast and you do it with pride. All your effort, time, and money etc....really show.

Congratulations to everything you have done and please, please post LOTS of photos when they're on your gorgeous car!

Thank you for sharing and HRE is indeed THE BEST!

[stingray84]

Very classy choice. Awesome step-by-step write up too.


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[scottykenneth]

Wow!

[Brick Oven]

hamana hamana...

Just frigging beautiful. Sophisticated, elegant, and MEAN. Thanks for posting all those pics!

[Hamletcin]

Cupa, those are a very nice wheels!! Car will look fantastic!!!!

[Octothorpe]

Beautiful!

So you got them in "brushed tinted clear"? As they are all made to order, I wonder if they'd do a bead-blasting to get a finish similar to my MacBook Pro. I think that would work really well with the matte aluminium in the Alu-Optik package.

[scrofas5]

u remind me a lot of myself ... oem or hre were my only options. sick whhels congrats!! and watch out for those curbs, had to send my hre's back to get em refinished.

[bkkchris]

Beautiful wheels. My fav HREs for sure. Gonna look great on the car [up]

[Cuppa]

Hopefully fitting on Thursday [:)]

[marzz]

nice design and colour combo mate ... bet you can't wait now

[Mops@Nemesis]

Interesting. Quite a process. A bit scary at times:) Gonna look great [up]

[Octothorpe]

is it Thursday yet? [:D]

[Cuppa]

what a barbaric way to manufacture something

let me hold this 22 pound wheel in the air while I push it into the brush. lulz wtf.


Nice way to take us through the manufacturing process of those wheels.


Awesome step-by-step write up too.


Thanks for posting all those pics!


Interesting. Quite a process. A bit scary at times:)

Thought you guys would appreciate it [up]

[Cuppa]

I can't wait to see these on the car.


can't wait for the finished result!.


bet you can't wait now


is it Thursday yet? [:D]

Counting down the hours...



So you got them in "brushed tinted clear"?

Brushed Dark Tinted Clear


As they are all made to order, I wonder if they'd do a bead-blasting to get a finish similar to my MacBook Pro. I think that would work really well with the matte aluminium in the Alu-Optik package.

As they are hand made and hand finished I'm sure they could do pretty much anything possible as long as you have the budget.

[Cuppa]

Finally get to touch...so so light...

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Colour matched the lettering to my calipers

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[johnwpowell]

This is like Audi porn.

[mxrz]

I'm no wheel expert but I've always though HRE = Swiss Watch version of aftermarket wheels

So, overpriced, old technology, unreliable and in need of periodic servicing... Not exactly a compliment imo [:D]

[Cuppa]

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[marzz]

that's hot right there

[cellg8]

wow FINALLY!!!!!

any spacers? Looking GREAT!!! MORE PICS!

[omnupe]

What are the specs on the tires?


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[Mops@Nemesis]

They look great [up]

[Cuppa]

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Took some pics, but typical British weather it rained torrents all afternoon so not the best.

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Tyres are 295/25/21. No spacers.

[HRE Wheels]

Beautiful!

So you got them in "brushed tinted clear"? As they are all made to order, I wonder if they'd do a bead-blasting to get a finish similar to my MacBook Pro. I think that would work really well with the matte aluminium in the Alu-Optik package.

As part of our Bespoke Program, we can try and match the finish.


So, overpriced, old technology, unreliable and in need of periodic servicing... Not exactly a compliment imo [:D]

We love you too, Rene.




Tyres are 295/25/21. No spacers.

LOVE it. Congratulations on the look. If you ever need assistance or have a question about anything, we're at your service.

Enjoy!

[Cuppa]

LOVE it. Congratulations on the look. If you ever need assistance or have a question about anything, we're at your service.

Enjoy!

Thanks guys

[LimaSierra]

Looks fantastic Cuppa!

--Nate

[johnwpowell]

What's the offset on those wheels?

[Hamletcin]

Looks fantastic Cuppa!!! [up]

[dazzyd]

awesome looking wheels cuppa are they the P1- P104 wheels? i have been eying these for my ride. what offset you running it at.?

im thinking 20x10 with 285x30x20... 295 wide even for the front whoa any problems turning the wheels?

[Mops@Nemesis]

You did well, Sir!

[rlarsen462]

We love you too, Rene.


LMAO...at least you guys have a sense of humor about it.

[Mops@Nemesis]

HAHA! I missed that.

[mxrz]

I got off the phone with Rolex, and they couldn't confirm if my Submariner was made with aircraft grade alloys :/

[bkkchris]

Came out great. Love the car [up]

[Bpaman]

Amazing....looks great.

[Octothorpe]

YES!

Well done!

[Cuppa]

What's the offset on those wheels?


awesome looking wheels cuppa are they the P1- P104 wheels? i have been eying these for my ride. what offset you running it at.?

im thinking 20x10 with 285x30x20... 295 wide even for the front whoa any problems turning the wheels?



ET26 and ET30

Yep, P104

Full lock on front no problems.

BUT - they would not have fit the rear of the car if I hadn't already fitted the RS5 rear bumper and modified the rear arches.

[Steve_K]

WOW, they came out really well mate, look the part on your car, or what you Brits would say, it's the dog's bollocks.

A+++++++++ for keeping with the OEM look.

[Cuppa]

^ LOL

My crappy cameraphone snaps made it onto the HRE Wheels flickr page:

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[Cuppa]

A few more pics just sent through from Prestige Wheels in Birmingham.

Weight of the wheels (in lbs):

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[Cuppa]

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