RST 2.0

[JPJ2007]

Am I showing my age when I say that I'd much rather take a bone stock S6? Maybe 21" HREs. That's it.

Hopefully it's not a sign of my immaturity, being 30 in Oct, married with a kid. lol

I'm not all for the tucked, bagged on the ground look. I'd rather it be raised up a little bit. But overall, red c7 with rs6 bumpers ( Im sure that's an rs6? )
lowered on wheels is my path for sure.

Sure i'd love an s6, rs6, r8 etc... I guess I meant "Attainable dream" lol

[ericw.]

Hopefully it's not a sign of my immaturity, being 30 in Oct, married with a kid. lol

I'm not all for the tucked, bagged on the ground look. I'd rather it be raised up a little bit. But overall, red c7 with rs6 bumpers ( Im sure that's an rs6? )
lowered on wheels is my path for sure.

Sure i'd love an s6, rs6, r8 etc... I guess I meant "Attainable dream" lolDon't give up yet, S6 prices are coming down. They won't sit frame on the ground with stock air ride but it can go low with almost no effort.

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[JPJ2007]

Yeah, but im sticking to 15-20k for my next used car. Which is okay, it's C7 A6 Prestige Territory, and I'm perfectly happy with that. I actually like the early C7 bodystyle over any of the recent few yrs A6.
It's just those headlights, and those lines around em that are the bee's knee's.

LOVE the lines....

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53e3e270e4b0ad2a423bd11c/53e834c6e4b0f1dbf948014d/53e834cfe4b02c4bc3ae7f7d/1407726812036/DSC01437.jpg


I can pick up premium plus all day for under 15k.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/931/29905202628_97334114bb_z.jpg


Has to be silvere/charcoal color on black interior. I'll wrap it red...

I really want the features though, Heads up display, Thermal Night Vision, Side entry/exit cameras, Front/rear cameras, Cooled seats, cooled box for drinks,

An example is this 2014 A6 Prestige for 22k. It's lacking the LED headlights though. :(
Aside from that this thing is loaded.

What's the black things that look like fog lights... I see them on the RS6 as well. Hopefully not just a blank pretend fog light. lol I assume a radar of some kind.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/A6-3-0T-Prestige-HEADS-UP-DISPLAY-BOSE-SOUND-BL/113176755154?hash=item1a59dc3bd2:g:wykAAOSwvx5bX87 s&vxp=mtr

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I would love a c7 S6, but at twice the price I'll be alright with the 3.0's. Hopefully I have as much luck with the 3.0 as I have my 3.2
I'm hoping for another 10yr ownership.

Still. I'm next year probably before actually pulling the trigger. I know you tired of hearing my c7 cries. lol

[ericw.]

Yeah you're right, the 'fog light' looking things are radar for the adaptive cruise control.

The 360 cameras are a common failure point so make sure you test it while shopping and have them fix any issues before you buy. I'm kinda glad I didn't get the innovation package in my car because there are a few nuances and issues with the features in that package which would be a pain in the ass to deal with if I keep this car out of warranty.

[cab509]

I know it's all personal preference but I'm actually turned away from most vehicles that have all that fancy stuff, adaptive cruise control, auto braking, 360 cameras, night vision.....It's all just stuff to break. I finally got bluetooth and I will say that is a nice feature to have to just hop in and have my phone connect to my truck but other then that, I wanted a pre 2017 Canyon because after that all the lane departure BS is standard and I don't want it or have to find a way to disable it.

[CruzS4]

I wonder how bad this whole “H2Oi in Atlantic City” think is going to pan out

I didn’t read too much about it but I guess OCMD was fed up with the riffraff. They had to be raking it in with all the ticketing and the local businesses had to love it with all the food/lodging revenue

[ericw.]

I know it's all personal preference but I'm actually turned away from most vehicles that have all that fancy stuff, adaptive cruise control, auto braking, 360 cameras, night vision.....It's all just stuff to break. I finally got bluetooth and I will say that is a nice feature to have to just hop in and have my phone connect to my truck but other then that, I wanted a pre 2017 Canyon because after that all the lane departure BS is standard and I don't want it or have to find a way to disable it.I'm right there with you. All those extra electronics and sensors just add too much complexity and take far too much time to trouble shoot when issues arise. Their goal is to force us to upgrade.

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[redline380]

I guess damas got an sq5 this morning. 2016 mythos black. Came with 21s for summer and 19s for winter. I'll get some pics next week

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[SoCalS4Avant]

I guess damas got an sq5 this morning. 2016 mythos black. Came with 21s for summer and 19s for winter. I'll get some pics next week

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You guess?

[redline380]

You guess?Well didn't know for sure. But I just drove it, so it is confirmed lol. B&o, alcantara, carbon trim, red calipers. Pretty sharp car.

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[SoCalS4Avant]

Well didn't know for sure. But I just drove it, so it is confirmed lol. B&o, alcantara, carbon trim, red calipers. Pretty sharp car.

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Sounds pretty sharp. Upload a photo or three. You've got your cell.

[redline380]

Sounds pretty sharp. Upload a photo or three. You've got your cell.Bad week. My parents own an ice cream stand at the county fair so I am working here right now. Very busy week. I am transitioning into ownership of it. Helping out with the tractor pull soonhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180803/44c7090ffe9a019c9c978486785feb40.jpg

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[SoCalS4Avant]

Tractor pull with the SQ5. I'd pay money.

[redline380]

For Dan.

https://i.imgur.com/tSStnIH.jpg
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[SoCalS4Avant]

For Dan.

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Clean man.

You try the top speed yet?!

[redline380]

Clean man.

You try the top speed yet?!

My wife gets mad when I give it over half throttle.

Might have to snag it when she is sleeping one day [evilsmile]

[JPJ2007]

Looks good!

I always tell my wife that it's only lasted as long as it has because it needs Full Throttle redline runs weekly. She can't argue my theory! Haha

[ericw.]

She has good taste. Lol alcantara inserts are classy.

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[ericw.]

Cheers, on a Monday. Long day of dealing with a customer's shit was deserving. I don't get what some people's fascination is with pointing fingers in the professional world but when they try to say we screwed up, I make a strong point of throwing it right back in their face. We could have just let it go and done the easy fix but they insisted on the hard way and that we were paying for it. Enjoy the bill mfer is all I have to say. Lol

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[JPJ2007]

I'm sure I've read it, but care to refresh me in what line of work you're in?
Hopefully that's not too personal

[SugarTTRS]

have you had sex on that countertop yet?

[redline380]

She has good taste. Lol alcantara inserts are classy.

They weren't cool in my S4 until she had to get the same thing in hers


I'm sure I've read it, but care to refresh me in what line of work you're in?
Hopefully that's not too personal

He is a bookie

[ericw.]

I'm sure I've read it, but care to refresh me in what line of work you're in?
Hopefully that's not too personal
in short, i customize cloud apps for businesses. occasionally i get to bust knee caps too.


They weren't cool in my S4 until she had to get the same thing in hers



He is a bookie

ha, and i'm sure it was her idea the whole time too.

[Willënskraft]

have you had sex on that countertop yet?

This

[audi til I die]

TUUUUNE ITTTTTT


idk how I would feel if my wife went ahead and bought a car without consulting me. She's smart. She's got money. But that would be such a disrespect to me...

I guess I can always get back at her by refusing to help with anything car-related.

[redline380]

We talked about it extensively. This one came up and she basically said she was going to buy it. I would have preferred to have been present since that is the sort of stuff I handle, but I simply couldn't.

[SugarTTRS]

I am the car person in this relationship, and I always get what I want, but it’s still a joint decision to purchase.
I negotiate the deal and do the necessary research.

[Hassmeister]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikwxr4W_Lr0

[JPJ2007]

in short, i customize cloud apps for businesses. occasionally i get to bust knee caps too.



ha, and i'm sure it was her idea the whole time too.

Nice. I sometimes wish I had pursued my interest in becoming Database admin or at least in the IT field. I bought some books for app dev but didnt get through the java book. Lol...

Speaking of car purchases I'm sure hoping we can sell my wifes high mile SUV
and get a minivan for her. Her view changed when we rented one last year for 3 weeks via insurance company.

I'm definitely down for my wife to have a minivan. Hopefully a 2008ish Honda odyssey.
I'd love the newer body style 2012ish but they're a lot more expensive.
Already have the short list of mods for it. Lol

[ericw.]

Nice. I sometimes wish I had pursued my interest in becoming Database admin or at least in the IT field. I bought some books for app dev but didnt get through the java book. Lol...

Speaking of car purchases I'm sure hoping we can sell my wifes high mile SUV
and get a minivan for her. Her view changed when we rented one last year for 3 weeks via insurance company.

I'm definitely down for my wife to have a minivan. Hopefully a 2008ish Honda odyssey.
I'd love the newer body style 2012ish but they're a lot more expensive.
Already have the short list of mods for it. Lol

DB admins don't really have much use for java. I do a lot of SQL database administration work under the umbrella of my job and I enjoy SQL coding because it's like a breath of fresh air with how easy it is.
select something
from somewhere
where it meets a set of requirements

the syntax is super easy with a few gotchas but otherwise it's quite repetitive. I'd put it on par with HTML.

[JPJ2007]

Yeah the java was for starting app development but as mentioned didnt finish so not sure that is what I even needed.

If my plans on becoming a helicopter pilot dont work out, I'm not sure what I'll do on the side of the fire dept. Currently do alarms and cctv. Just not sure how much there is in the future seems like everything is going diy. I guess it's like home improvement though, there will always be those who diy and the rest who will pay.

[ericw.]

Yeah there's always people willing to pay to get a job done just for the convenience of not having to do it themselves. I'm guilty of it a lot recently.


Costco come up:
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[cab509]

Yeah there's always people willing to pay to get a job done just for the convenience of not having to do it themselves. I'm guilty of it a lot recently.


Costco come up:
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I can approve of the whiskey but not whatever those things are? looks like crackers maybe?


But now you have me thinking about dinner and I have nothing in my house since i've been on the road the past 2.5weeks. Guess it's time to go to the grocery.

[ericw.]

I can approve of the whiskey but not whatever those things are? looks like crackers maybe?


But now you have me thinking about dinner and I have nothing in my house since i've been on the road the past 2.5weeks. Guess it's time to go to the grocery.They're crisps, consisting of nothing but baked shredded cheese, brown rice, and bacon in this case. Lol give them a try, you won't be disappointed.

These ones were good too.
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[FLACO X3]

Oh man love Japanese Whisky. Glad to see it popping up on shelves again.

[SoCalS4Avant]

They're crisps, consisting of nothing but baked shredded cheese, brown rice, and bacon in this case. Lol give them a try, you won't be disappointed.

These ones were good too.
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Shit you not a friend just texted me these this morning. Guess now I’ll have to try them.

[SugarTTRS]

On Saturday, the eighteenth, at eighteen minutes after eight, it will be
8-18-18 8:18

Better say your prayers. The world is coming to an end.

[ericw.]

Shit you not a friend just texted me these this morning. Guess now I’ll have to try them.

never doubt my snack game. [cool]

[ericw.]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu0KsZ_MVBc

[cab509]

never doubt my snack game. [cool]

Well they had those bacon things at my grocery so I’m giving them a try

[ericw.]

Brakefast of champions.

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[JPJ2007]

Alright you went up a notch in my book.
By far the best pop tart.

The s7 ain't bad either

[SugarTTRS]

I prefer my Rohana with a toasted bagel and cream cheese, please.

[ericw.]

I prefer my Rohana with a toasted bagel and cream cheese, please.Lol options were limited to CVS. Iced tea, beer, and 2 dollar pop tarts was the best I could do.





Had to break everything in today. Haven't cleaned the car in a few weeks so the front wheels are 5 shades darker with brake dust from old pads.
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[audi til I die]

Blank rotors?

[ericw.]

Blank rotors?

yes, OEM because it's the last set of front rotors i'll ever have to buy thanks to FCP Euro guarantee.
We only really have an option of Adam's on this platform (400mm front) and I'm not the biggest fan of their price, wait time, or all the excuses from customer service.

[ericw.]

These with any cheese, or without. Doesn't matter they're a party winner.

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[SoCalS4Avant]

Canned cheese? I'm in.

https://probablyedible.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/easycheese011.jpg

[ericw.]

I was using brie last night but I wouldn't hesitate to try canned if that's what floats your boat. lol

Sourdough crackers tho, i was having them for breakfast too. lol

[SoCalS4Avant]

I was using brie last night but I wouldn't hesitate to try canned if that's what floats your boat. lol

Sourdough crackers tho, i was having them for breakfast too. lol

Brie is definitely high on my list.

Smoked gouda is my go to cheese.

[ericw.]

Brie is definitely high on my list.

Smoked gouda is my go to cheese.

I have some home made smoked gouda that's aging right now. lol, basically it's ready but i'm just waiting for the right time and people to have it with.

[redline380]

Best cheese I've had was called Isle of Avalon. Only time I enjoyed drinking wine too

[cab509]

Best cheese I've had was called Isle of Avalon. Only time I enjoyed drinking wine too

I'm sure you can enjoy some wine now and then?

I haven't had a good wine and cheese board in awhile, might have to either make one or go somewhere I trust can make a good one here soon.

[redline380]

I rarely ever will drink wine. Just don't like it much at all. Some sangria on the Barcelona beach was as good as it got though. But I don't really consider sangria "wine"

[ericw.]

I can enjoy a really good red wine but reds always give me a headache. I stick to white wine, particularly the sauvignon blanc... if i'm drinking wine.
Usually whisky, scotch, or beer but occasionally I'll go for the white wine when i feel a need to switch it up. It's fruit juice so it's good for you after a long week of drinking. [;)]

[redline380]

I bought this for a house party few weeks ago. It was a hit. Tasted like juice to me

https://www.totalwine.com/wine/champagne-sparkling-wine/muscat-moscato/dasti/il-duca-moscato-dasti/p/117094750?s=1602&igrules=true

[ericw.]

I bought this for a house party few weeks ago. It was a hit. Tasted like juice to me

https://www.totalwine.com/wine/champagne-sparkling-wine/muscat-moscato/dasti/il-duca-moscato-dasti/p/117094750?s=1602&igrules=true

That's full of sugar but i know a lot of people really like it. lol

This is on the tart side of things and is my personal favorite.
https://www.totalwine.com/white-wine/sauvignon-blanc/joel-gott-sauvignon-blanc/p/97641750-1

[SugarTTRS]

Had this on Saturday night. Delish!
https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/syrah-shiraz/dnu-penfolds-grange/p/103173750?s=1802&igrules=true

[cab509]

I bought this for a house party few weeks ago. It was a hit. Tasted like juice to me

https://www.totalwine.com/wine/champagne-sparkling-wine/muscat-moscato/dasti/il-duca-moscato-dasti/p/117094750?s=1602&igrules=true


That's full of sugar but i know a lot of people really like it. lol

This is on the tart side of things and is my personal favorite.
https://www.totalwine.com/white-wine/sauvignon-blanc/joel-gott-sauvignon-blanc/p/97641750-1


Had this on Saturday night. Delish!
https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/syrah-shiraz/dnu-penfolds-grange/p/103173750?s=1802&igrules=true



of course SUG with the hammer, have not had that one but have had others from their vineyard and they're tasty wines.


I've been enjoying french table wines as of recent, they've been pleasantly jammy with some light spice notes and just light enough body for summer days to me. Can't think of any particular fav off the top of my head but I do enjoy the offerings from the Albert Bichot family of vineyards

https://www.albert-bichot.com/en


as always, I have a built in obsession with Oregon wines as well and think they're pushing out some great bottles if you know where to look. I also have one last bottle in my cellar of Continuum that I'm just waiting for the right person to drink it with but It may end up being myself as I know my Cellar is not the best at aging wines and it's been a few years now (parting gift from my former employer before Uinta)



and end randomness on wine but it's nice to think about those grapes again. I love trying new wines when I get the chance.

[SoCalS4Avant]

Love to see the wine talk. We do get into that from time to time.

I'm a big fan of finding big (read: expensive) winemakers that do smaller (read: more affordable) wines. I've made the recommendation to many people, but Caymus has a small vineyard named Liberty School. It's not as bold as Caymus, but it's an excellent daily wine that I wouldn't hesitate to serve even the most discerning palates.

[JPJ2007]

I mean... My coke was pretty bubbly with my 1/4lb burger today at mcdonalds.


:P

[redline380]

I mean... My coke was pretty bubbly with my 1/4lb burger today at mcdonalds.


:PNext time tell your dealer you dont want the stuff that isnt cut so hard with baking soda. Might cost more though.

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[ericw.]

Rolling deep to big socal euro tomorrow here in San Diego. Couldn't fit all the cars in the airbnb driveway.

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[SoCalS4Avant]

Rolling deep to big socal euro tomorrow here in San Diego. Couldn't fit all the cars in the airbnb driveway.

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Rolling to SoCal Euro definitely brings back memories.

How was the event?

[ericw.]

Rolling to SoCal Euro definitely brings back memories.

How was the event?Smaller than previous years but it was good. Our group all had a great time.

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[SoCalS4Avant]

Smaller than previous years but it was good. Our group all had a great time.

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Smaller. Maybe the scene is fading?

Or...?

Met some kids in a white 83 UR quattro that were headed that way. They were excited.

[ericw.]

Smaller. Maybe the scene is fading?

Or...?

Met some kids in a white 83 UR quattro that were headed that way. They were excited.Well they had a ton of participants but no autocross this year and the audi parking area started clearing out a bit earlier than I expected.

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[redline380]

So a couple weeks ago the avant suffered what seemed to be a bad clutch. I lost most peddle feel while driving home. I knew it was about to go completely. Tried selling it for $1100 and no takers. Mind you, this thing is worn in well. 306k on the clock.

I had one serious looker and backed out of the sale. So fuck it, I replaced the clutch this weekend and got her back on the road.

Here's to another 200k! I was so ready to get into something a little more professional too, like D3 A8L. That will just have to wait.

Also, little guy had the old ojo rojo. Had to stay home yesterday.

[SoCalS4Avant]

I was so ready to get into something a little more professional too, like D3 A8L. That will just have to wait.

Also, little guy had the old ojo rojo. Had to stay home yesterday.

DUDE. First of many. Rather, first of many little things he'll go through. First couple years they're like sick magnets. Then their immune system gets built back up and they really are fairly decent.

I think our pediatrician said something like 10-12 colds a year. Imagine a cold lasts 2-3 weeks start to finish, and they're basically always sniffling, coughing, etc.

Welcome to parenthood.

Also - D3 A8/S8 is definitely on my list.

[redline380]

DUDE. First of many. Rather, first of many little things he'll go through. First couple years they're like sick magnets. Then their immune system gets built back up and they really are fairly decent.

I think our pediatrician said something like 10-12 colds a year. Imagine a cold lasts 2-3 weeks start to finish, and they're basically always sniffling, coughing, etc.

Welcome to parenthood.

Also - D3 A8/S8 is definitely on my list.

Whoa, D3 S8 is a NO GO. Neat, but screw fixing that. Sweet spot is 2004-2006 A8 with a belt driven motor. Perfect for fixing.

I know the little guy will have ailments, just kind of threw me for a loop when the daycare lady refused him. I was on my way to work!

[SoCalS4Avant]

Whoa, D3 S8 is a NO GO. Neat, but screw fixing that. Sweet spot is 2004-2006 A8 with a belt driven motor. Perfect for fixing.

I know the little guy will have ailments, just kind of threw me for a loop when the daycare lady refused him. I was on my way to work!

Yeah. Welcome to that challenge too. Got a fever? Headed home. Got a runny nose? Headed home. Got a cough? Headed home. HFM? Headed home. Rash...pox...eczema? Home!

It's bad for the first couple years.

We finally had a discussion with the pre-school when ours was about three that went this way - "we're not going to keep paying you if you're going to keep sending our child home. We know when he's sick, and a runny nose that was certainly passed on from one of the other rugrats here is not a reason to not go to school." That settled things. Besides, since I was on the school board, I give out (or deny) raises! HA!

[redline380]

Our daycare lady is pretty good and will bend some rules for us. She is already saving us a spot for the next one...

[SoCalS4Avant]

Our daycare lady is pretty good and will bend some rules for us. She is already saving us a spot for the next one...

Formal announcement?

[ericw.]

RIP Mac

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbV-Q6tz4B8

It's hard to believe...

[redline380]

Formal announcement?No, but glean from that whatever you wish

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[JPJ2007]

Finally on a much needed vacation in the gulf with my wife and young one

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[ericw.]

Finally on a much needed vacation in the gulf with my wife and young one

https://flic.kr/p/2aTdFRiLooks awesome! Enjoy every minute man, much deserved vacation and white sand beach.

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[ericw.]

Dan approved?
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[SoCalS4Avant]

Dan approved?
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Most definitely.

No pictures, but I made myself a breakfast burrito this weekend. Scrambled some eggs, threw in green chilis, then took the flour tortilla and melted smoked gouda inside like a quesadilla. Once melty, I threw in the eggs/chilis. Was bomb.

[ericw.]

Most definitely.

No pictures, but I made myself a breakfast burrito this weekend. Scrambled some eggs, threw in green chilis, then took the flour tortilla and melted smoked gouda inside like a quesadilla. Once melty, I threw in the eggs/chilis. Was bomb.That sounds pretty good. Where do you find smoked gouda in bulk? Lol these little 6oz cuts for 9 bucks will get expensive if I start eating too much of it.

Apparently I made a good enough steak last night that she had to decorate it and take pics for her Facebook. Lol

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[redline380]

All ya'll are talkin cheese and here am I am trying to make some homemade bacon.

5 days until I can smoke it. Just got it starting to cure last night

[SoCalS4Avant]

All ya'll are talkin cheese and here am I am trying to make some homemade bacon.

5 days until I can smoke it. Just got it starting to cure last night

Cheese. Bacon. Now you need the burger. We'll be happy.

[redline380]

Not sure if I told you but my Austrian friend and his girlfriend came stateside for 3 weeks, stayed at my house for one of them. Then they went off to Vegas, Orleans, and South Florida. I urged them to travel to the Keys.

Just booked my trip to go see them. Delta One on the way there! Had some extra CC points that I've been saving. Never flown in such luxury before. What am I to expect?

[SugarTTRS]

Never flown in such luxury before. What am I to expect?

Gardenias in the bathroom. Egyptian cotton handtowls. Riedel crystal stemware in both champaign flutes and bordeaux glasses. Hand-tufted leather reclining seats with 8-way massaging zones. Cashmere lap blankets and White Goose down feather neck pillows. 18" Samsung HDTV screens with WIFI. 5 course breakfasts, 8 course lunches and 10 course dinners.

[ericw.]

Gardenias in the bathroom. Egyptian cotton handtowls. Riedel crystal stemware in both champaign flutes and bordeaux glasses. Hand-tufted leather reclining seats with 8-way massaging zones. Cashmere lap blankets and White Goose down feather neck pillows. 18" Samsung HDTV screens with WIFI. 5 course breakfasts, 8 course lunches and 10 course dinners.

If all that's true, I might just call that a vacation.

[SoCalS4Avant]

Just booked my trip to go see them. Delta One on the way there! Had some extra CC points that I've been saving. Never flown in such luxury before. What am I to expect?

The Heavens Opening, angels singing, seas parting...and a long ass trip that is more comfortable than usual.

Yes they take good care of you. Yes you're way more comfortable the coach. If it's on points, that's the way to go...as long as it's not domestic. Since you travel overseas for your vacations, save the points for those trips. The point difference on domestic flights doesn't always make it worth it. Does Delta have a First Class Lounge in Minny? Some of the lounges I've been in have been pretty snazzy.

I'll admit that if I'm on anything other than Southwest, I generally will fly first class - domestic or not. I'm a snob though, and prefer two extra inches of legroom, my own bathroom, free booze and food, and free luggage, earlier boarding, warm wash clothes, free entertainment packages, blah blah blah. We're headed back to the East Coast for spring break and flying American first class. Headed to Hawaii in June and flying first class on Hawaiian. BUT...we're headed to Park City, UT in February on Southwest...so I'm in for the Cattle Call. Thankfully I'm one of their business select clients, so I'm usually A1 - 15.

[redline380]

Does Delta have a First Class Lounge in Minny? Some of the lounges I've been in have been pretty snazzy.

We were the Northwest Airlines headquarters, so after the takeover we are left with one of the largest Delta hubs. I believe we have two lounges, and believe me I'll be taking advantage of them and all the free food and booze I can get my hands on.

I was just accepted for Global Entry too, so I get to try that out.

[SoCalS4Avant]

We were the Northwest Airlines headquarters, so after the takeover we are left with one of the largest Delta hubs. I believe we have two lounges, and believe me I'll be taking advantage of them and all the free food and booze I can get my hands on.

I was just accepted for Global Entry too, so I get to try that out.

Global Entry et al are all totally worth it if you travel enough.

Definitely take advantage of the lounges. I've seen some lounges have wait lists for people to get in that were on points/programs versus purchasers. But given that there are two lounges, you're probably good.

Booze. Literally.

Also, are you taking the little one with you? We flew LAX -> PHL first class with ours when he was seven months old. Man did we get some stink eye. He slept about 90% of the time, and in the end, people were singing our praises as parents.

[redline380]

Global Entry et al are all totally worth it if you travel enough.

Definitely take advantage of the lounges. I've seen some lounges have wait lists for people to get in that were on points/programs versus purchasers. But given that there are two lounges, you're probably good.

Booze. Literally.

Also, are you taking the little one with you? We flew LAX -> PHL first class with ours when he was seven months old. Man did we get some stink eye. He slept about 90% of the time, and in the end, people were singing our praises as parents.This is what I call my "last hurrah" so I am going stay. Only will be gone six days. Just swinging by to say hi and drink beer.

Might try brining a 15 liter keg back too.

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[SoCalS4Avant]

This is what I call my "last hurrah"...

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No such thing. We do guys trips every year. You should always have plans to do the same. Same with wifey. Everyone needs an occasional getaway.

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[redline380]

No such thing. We do guys trips every year. You should always have plans to do the same. Same with wifey. Everyone needs an occasional getaway.I get that, but she needs a little convincing.

Someone wants to say hi.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180912/9f39af9a1f3aa93ae8dc36d62cf25d0c.jpg

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[SoCalS4Avant]

I get that, but she needs a little convincing.

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She needs convincing that YOU need to get out? Or that she needs to get out too?

Little man helping daddy out! Cute.

[redline380]

She needs convincing that YOU need to get out? Or that she needs to get out too?

Little man helping daddy out! Cute.

She thinks we should be conjoined at the hip or something. Mind you, we don't see each other a whole ton. I get home at 5 and she leaves for work at 6. She works a lot of weekends too. Although she is up for a promotion to core charge nurse. If she gets it, no more weekends plus lots of office hours.

I'm home pretty much every weekend, but we still stay busy. Going up to the lake or other weekend events.

Oh yeah, about global entry. Of course I didn't pay for it, was rebated by American Express. Didn't think I'd get it because of my DUI 8 years ago but they let it slide. According to some online forums, I am one of the lucky ones.

[JPJ2007]

Yeah I made a thread... so what lol

Hit the big 250k on the A6 this past week driving down to florida!

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/827308-The-big-250k!-A-testimant-to-Audi-engineering?p=13298606#post13298606



I'll also upload a few photos from the trip. It was much needed, It's by far the best vacation I've had and my wife agreed. I grew a lot closer to my son this past week, which is sad but I just work a lot.
Really really happy I had 7 days solid with 100% attention and time with them.


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Here's a few more photos from the trip that I liked


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Off the balcony, the milky way

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and some fam photos

My 2 year old looking down to the beach from the top floor of our hotel.

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[ericw.]

Looks like you're having a great time JPJ. All those pics are print worthy!



Lol like a dumbass I stepped on the pressure washer hose and fell while washing the car today. I'd show you a pic of my best Peter Griffen impression with a skinned knee but tapatalk won't let me upload it (upload failed) ...

It accepts food pics tho so here's dinner.
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[JPJ2007]

It was really good, I really enjoyed it and actually got closer to my son.


Food looks good!

I'm on a diet now so lots of fun. :/

Eggs/Greek Yogurt/Oats for breakfast.
Chicken/Rice/Veggies for lunch and dinner.

I lost 40lbs last year, gained 30 of it back this year so back on it, and getting in shape this time.
Pretty basic stuff, 1g of macros per lb of bodyweight. Worked last year, I'll see if it's enough to slow bulk as well.

[JPJ2007]

Out here in the county and enjoying charters new minimum speed of 200mbps. Not bad for $55/month. No fiber options.
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[JPT]

Out here in the county and enjoying charters new minimum speed of 200mbps. Not bad for $55/month. No fiber options.
https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1932/44921784271_472fbcdb79_c.jpg

That upload speed tho.... That's the main problem I have with all non-fiber systems. With fios I have a true 85 mbps up and down.

[redline380]

Funny, charter just sent me a letter in the mail saying they upgraded my speed to 100mbps for free. Actual speed tests showed around 80 w/ 12-13 upload.

[audi til I die]

Think I may have just found my way back to Audi.

C7.5 S7

Black Optics, SE, Arra Audi Design interior. Is that Audi's version of "Porsche Exclusive" options?

I'm way out of the car game, but I'm coming back strong. Need to start looking up the ride control module, tuning, exhaust, intake and a flat bottom steering wheel are all in plans. 21" wheels as well. I know 1552 and Roti's are trending, but I have never gotten over some HREs.

This will be my winter car while I stay in FL

[ericw.]

Think I may have just found my way back to Audi.

C7.5 S7

Black Optics, SE, Arra Audi Design interior. Is that Audi's version of "Porsche Exclusive" options?

I'm way out of the car game, but I'm coming back strong. Need to start looking up the ride control module, tuning, exhaust, intake and a flat bottom steering wheel are all in plans. 21" wheels as well. I know 1552 and Roti's are trending, but I have never gotten over some HREs.

This will be my winter car while I stay in FL

CETE Module
APR tuning
Exhaust: your choice. I basically cut out the mufflers and resonators and it sounds like 90% of the aftermarket exhausts on these cars. I feel like the engine noise can't be altered too much by exhaust because there's so much 'rasp' out of the 4.0t.
Intake: SRM is the best at the moment with an $800 price tag new, or AWE v2 also offers gains if you want carbon fiber under the hood (1200ish new, 800 used)

[redline380]

Or wait until rs5 comes on over.... Gotta admit, I never pegged myself as an SUV guy, but the wife's sq5 is pretty cool. Would be even better when a huge drop, almost wagon-like.

[SoCalS4Avant]

Or wait until rs5 comes on over.... Gotta admit, I never pegged myself as an SUV guy, but the wife's sq5 is pretty cool. Would be even better when a huge drop, almost wagon-like.

Wow. If only Audi had something like that (in the USA)...

https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article9050278.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/Screen-Shot-2016-10-15-at-104211.png

https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/c_fill,f_auto,h_596,q_auto:eco,w_900/https://inews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/audi-rs4-avant-4-star-car.jpg

[ericw.]

Or wait until rs5 comes on over.... Gotta admit, I never pegged myself as an SUV guy, but the wife's sq5 is pretty cool. Would be even better when a huge drop, almost wagon-like.

The supercharger whine after a intake is intoxicating. Just helped a buddy install a CTS intake on his SQ5 and did the pulley upgrade/stage 2 software. It's pretty damn quick and sounds awesome at WOT.

[Saracen]

Wow. If only Audi had something like that (in the USA)...

https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article9050278.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/Screen-Shot-2016-10-15-at-104211.png

https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/c_fill,f_auto,h_596,q_auto:eco,w_900/https://inews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/audi-rs4-avant-4-star-car.jpg

God, I want one so badly.

[SoCalS4Avant]

God, I want one so badly.

I'm glad this brought you back to the boards!

But yeah, me too.

My son keeps telling me I need a car in his favorite color (green)...so maybe...

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[Saracen]

I'm glad this brought you back to the boards!

But yeah, me too.

My son keeps telling me I need a car in his favorite color (green)...so maybe...


That green paint is fantastic.

I check in from time to time. Just been busy. Haven't really had much to comment on.

Life has changed quite a bit for me since I bought the 997. I go on road trips with wife and a teenager or two, run errands...husband/dad stuff.
Don't have time to enjoy the car on traffic free weekends. I'll likely part with it for something fun AND practical.

May be ordering a 2019 Macan S next month. It's seriously great to drive. The S5/RS5 Sportback is a possibility, though I'd much prefer the RS4 Avant.

The PERFECT car would be a Panamera Sport Turismo...either 4S or E-Hybrid. I love it. But that price tag...

[ericw.]

Throwing this into the mix...
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And earlier I used the s7 like a pickup truck. No shame.
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[ericw.]

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[cab509]

Tire shopping is annoying. I don't know if i should go with 31s or 32s (currently on 30s from OEM) haha. THen it's what tire to get I need a lot out of a tire and snow traction is one of them

RIght now considering in 255/70/17
Falken Wildpeak AT3/W
BFG KO2


or in 255/75/17 (which might require a lift or triming to fit
Goodyear Duratracs
Cooper Discoverer AT3-4S
BFG KO2 (but this one is $$$ right now)


a lift is eventually in the works I just don't know how I want to lift my truck anymore and it's all money.......and time, which I've been severely lacking these past couple months.

any input RSTy, thinking I'm going to try and get an appointment for next wednesday when I get back from Boise and hope my tires on the truck can hold out a little longer (developed a small leak in passenger front but can't find from where) and they're pretty much all on the wear bars at this point but 60K out of the stock tires seems pretty good to me.

[JPJ2007]

I had the cooper discoverer atp in a 32" on my f150 and loved em. Good balance of almost no road noise, smooth and still decent tread towards an all terrain territory

[redline380]

Col, how many times have I told you BFG is the tire for me! Not only are they great tires, you get the most scene points. It's a win win brotha!

[SoCalS4Avant]

You already know my thoughts, Col.

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[audi til I die]

CETE Module
APR tuning
Exhaust: your choice. I basically cut out the mufflers and resonators and it sounds like 90% of the aftermarket exhausts on these cars. I feel like the engine noise can't be altered too much by exhaust because there's so much 'rasp' out of the 4.0t.
Intake: SRM is the best at the moment with an $800 price tag new, or AWE v2 also offers gains if you want carbon fiber under the hood (1200ish new, 800 used)

How's your S7 been so far? Any turbo issues?

I know APR is always solid, but it seems that EPL has a great combo tune for the TCU as well. No E85?

Cockpit is full of CF, so the intake will be CF. Exhaust will probably be dead last, because I already have my truck and this car is supposed to be a surprise gift for the wife. She won't be overly joyous about realizing I really just bought myself another car. lol

[ericw.]

How's your S7 been so far? Any turbo issues?

I know APR is always solid, but it seems that EPL has a great combo tune for the TCU as well. No E85?

Cockpit is full of CF, so the intake will be CF. Exhaust will probably be dead last, because I already have my truck and this car is supposed to be a surprise gift for the wife. She won't be overly joyous about realizing I really just bought myself another car. lol

S7 has been great. I've only had what i consider minor issues.

Wheel bearing was bad on front passenger side when i bought it. Dealer paid to fix it.
Same side air bag sprung a leak which took a while to track down. While diagnosing, the air ride pump ran too much and burned a wire and fuse so I originally thought I fixed that issue when I actually didn't... It happened shortly after a VERY spirited drive on some very tight twisties on a fairly rough road... so I'll take partial blame. lol

Turbos have been good (knock on wood). I'm doing oil changes at half the recommended intervals to hopefully be proactive in prolonging their life.

There's only 2 reasons to choose EPL.
1) cost
2) ease of removing the tune at home for dealer warranty service
I had EPL, switched to APR because they're constantly proving to be more consistent, faster AND they remove the electronic speed governor where EPL doesn't (and acts offended if you ask them why).

[ericw.]

Forza Horizon 4 dropped. Anyone playing or is everyone here now too old/busy with parenting to play vidya games? [:D]

[redline380]

Email I sent dropping my insurance coverage.

Dear Mr. Laugen,

I wish to cancel all of my State Farm policies through your office effectively immediately, Tuesday October 2nd.

I have found your office to be woefully incompetent. I personally own three vehicles, my wife another, and insure two of them year round, while dropping coverage over the winter months on the other two. I expressed my desire to do this while initially being consulted in your office. I was assured this would be no issue whatsoever, and doing so in the past has presented me with no problem from any other insurance agency.

However, in the fall of 2017, I called your office and spoke to Steve. I wished to remove coverage on the aforementioned vehicles. To my astonishment, I needed to take 45 minutes out of my day to explain to Steve that I was owed a refund on the insurance I already paid for. I was fairly confused as to why he believed I deserved no refund. Through the incoherent rambling, it seemed as if Steve failed to understand a customer pays for insurance in advance. If the coverage is not completely used, the customer deserves to be refunded. Again, it took me about 45 minutes on the phone to get my point across. At this point in time, I was fairly uneasy with your office.

In April of 2018, I called your office to place insurance back on to the other vehicles. Again, I experienced inadequacy from your office. For some reason, I believed Steve should be able to handle this. After all, everyone deserves a second chance. The person answering the phone, Matt, I believe, said he would take care of it for me. I took his word and went about driving the vehicles that I recently took out of storage. After all, this was all I have ever had to do in this same situation with any other company.

Again, to my astonishment, I realized Matt failed to bill me at that moment. It was only in June did I realize that this was the case. Of course, your office decided is was prudent to back bill me for your mistake. You can see this in my billing history. After speaking with an agent from another company, I came to the realization that had an accident occurred, it is safe to say State Farm would have denied any claims considering I technically was not covered at the time.

This is VERY concerning and as I mentioned in the beginning of my letter, woefully incompetent. In fact, I will be investigating whether or not your office has violated any rules/laws. If so, I will refer this to the Department of Commerce. At a minimum, I would appreciate a roughly $90 refund for the extra premiums I have been paying this summer due to Matt's failure to insure my vehicles at the proper time this past spring. Of course I won't hold my breathe.

I will reiterate, I wish to cancel all of my State Farm insurance policies I have through your office effective now. Normally, I conduct business via telephone. I find email to be impersonal and less effective than phone calls. In fact, I called Matt about 30 minutes ago to cancel my policies. I am sending this email because I anticipate more issues with your office. If I am billed October 15th as per my usual billing, I will need to produce written proof that I requested my policies cancelled.

If you wish to speak with me, I would consider it a gesture of good will. 320-XXX-XXXX

Lucas

[audi til I die]

Breath*

[redline380]

I stuff the anger deep down until there isn't enough room and then it explodes.

My therapist told me that is the healthiest way to deal with that sort of thing.

[Willënskraft]

Forza Horizon 4 dropped. Anyone playing or is everyone here now too old/busy with parenting to play vidya games? [:D]

Ehh been looking for a new job lately and working in the meantime, but I have been playing COD BO2 on the weekends.


I stuff the anger deep down until there isn't enough room and then it explodes.

My therapist told me that is the healthiest way to deal with that sort of thing.

I like your prose and detailed examples [up]. It's possible that Steve was a probably a new guy, but at the same time the manager/supervisor should have at least stepped to help.

Did they ever reply back?

[redline380]

I like your prose and detailed examples [up]. It's possible that Steve was a probably a new guy, but at the same time the manager/supervisor should have at least stepped to help.

Did they ever reply back?


No reply back yet. Doubt I'll get one.

Steve was not a new guy. Just not too bright I guess. I still remember that phone conversation lol. I'm thinking the whole time "How the hell does this guy do this for a living and not realize he owes me back?"

[SoCalS4Avant]

Should have dealt with Jake.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/47cAxRX3aDg/maxresdefault.jpg

[audi til I die]

I stuff the anger deep down until there isn't enough room and then it explodes.

My therapist told me that is the healthiest way to deal with that sort of thing.

May I recommend a spirited drive on a chilly morning?

But I feel you dude. I'm glad my big bro has been in insurance for years because it's one thing I don't worry about.

[cab509]

anyone every worked with discount Tire? they are the Falken Dealer around here and I think i've settled on the wildpeaks for the time being. I'd love a 32" tire but since I'm not lifted it would be a squeeze to fit and I think the MPG and speedo difference would annoy me in the long run so I'm going with a milder 31. I can always swap them out after winter if I want to size up.

[audi til I die]

UGHHH I want that lip spoiler


https://tagmotorsports.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/m/i/milori_160128_042-edit_3_1.jpg


http://www.tagmotorsports.com/Forums/Akrapovic%20Products/S7%20Exhaust%20System/TAG%20S7%20Akrapovic-7.jpg

And I'm leaning towards Roc-Euro for intake. $650 cheaper than AWE's carbon box and sounds a LOT meaner.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1467/6782/products/26247334831_b10b444825_o_1024x1024.jpg?v=147275992 4

[ericw.]

UGHHH I want that lip spoiler


https://tagmotorsports.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/m/i/milori_160128_042-edit_3_1.jpg


http://www.tagmotorsports.com/Forums/Akrapovic%20Products/S7%20Exhaust%20System/TAG%20S7%20Akrapovic-7.jpg

And I'm leaning towards Roc-Euro for intake. $650 cheaper than AWE's carbon box and sounds a LOT meaner.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1467/6782/products/26247334831_b10b444825_o_1024x1024.jpg?v=147275992 4Go with SRM before roc euro. It's a similar design but actually provides HP gains for 200 dollars more.

Roc Euro just provides sound, no power advantage.

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[ericw.]

This is why SRM provides gains and roc euro does not.. You'll get the same amount of noise from both.
https://image.ibb.co/mgiscH/IMG_4819.jpg

[SoCalS4Avant]

anyone every worked with discount Tire? they are the Falken Dealer around here and I think i've settled on the wildpeaks for the time being. I'd love a 32" tire but since I'm not lifted it would be a squeeze to fit and I think the MPG and speedo difference would annoy me in the long run so I'm going with a milder 31. I can always swap them out after winter if I want to size up.

I've gone through Discount Tire/American Tire in the past. Never had an issue.

I think if you're not going with a lift and/or other mods, keeping the 31's would be a decent idea. And they still are good size tires.

[audi til I die]

I did see the SRM and remember you mention it. Very little details on their website tho

http://sillyrabbitmotorsport.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=104_105_114&product_id=168

I'll keep them in mind. I don't know if I'll order stuff now or wait til Black Friday sales? Don't know if it'd be anything worthwhile for sales.

Spacers getting ordered, 034 rear sway and new Escort radar [:D]

[ericw.]

I did see the SRM and remember you mention it. Very little details on their website tho

http://sillyrabbitmotorsport.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=104_105_114&product_id=168

I'll keep them in mind. I don't know if I'll order stuff now or wait til Black Friday sales? Don't know if it'd be anything worthwhile for sales.

Spacers getting ordered, 034 rear sway and new Escort radar [:D]

Eurocode sway bars are the preferred sways on C7.

If you notice, 034 rear sway is made for the b8.5 Q5 platform. I had it, fitment was weird because the position they welded the tabs didn't line up with the mounting brackets on the A/S/RS7 so i switched to eurocode.

This is everything you need to know about the SRM intake. A lot of people have already purchased and installed including a local friend with his stage 3 wide body RS7. If I didn't buy his AWE S-Flo V2 intake when he switched to SRM (for a great price), I would have bought SRM.
https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/819063-Dyno-test-results-SRM-Luftwaffe-air-intake-system-Graphs-Video-Photos-Audi-S6-S7-4-0T

https://i.imgur.com/eMlqwrZ.png

[cab509]

I've gone through Discount Tire/American Tire in the past. Never had an issue.

I think if you're not going with a lift and/or other mods, keeping the 31's would be a decent idea. And they still are good size tires.

I will level/lift in the future (spring most likely) and was going to pull the trigger of some Fox C/Os earlier this summer, but decided instead to be an "adult" and pay off some debt with that money instead. SO I'll be able to clear 32s after winter but the 31s will give me somewhat better mileage and since I'm still driving 2000miles a month I need to consider that. the truck stock is on 30s


alright, that's decided. time to order some tires and make an appointment to get them new shows put on.

[redline380]

Don't order anything from SRM if you want it this year.

[ericw.]

Don't order anything from SRM if you want it this year.It's not that way anymore. SRM has partnered up with other companies now so distribution is much better.

Order SRM stuff from Eurocode.
https://www.ecodetuning.com/srm-4-0-tfsi-performance-turbo-inlet-pipes.html

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[SugarTTRS]

The President of the United States texted me yesterday.
Just sayin.

[ENV²]

Sup bros & Sug

[SugarTTRS]

Sup bros & Sug
(you edited that pretty quick)
I was gonna say, what about the hoes?
"s'al good, man!"

It's kinda quiet here these days, but "THE SUG" never dies! I'm an Audizine staple.

[ENV²]

(you edited that pretty quick)
I was gonna say, what about the hoes?
"s'al good, man!"

It's kinda quiet here these days, but "THE SUG" never dies! I'm an Audizine staple.

Best kinda staple to have! I remember when it was jumping in here.

[redline380]

It's not that way anymore. SRM has partnered up with other companies now so distribution is much better.

Order SRM stuff from Eurocode.
https://www.ecodetuning.com/srm-4-0-tfsi-performance-turbo-inlet-pipes.html

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I still wouldn't risk it. Second hand, sure.

[ericw.]

I still wouldn't risk it. Second hand, sure.Meh, historic distribution issues aside, no one can deny that they produce quality. The owner (Sean?) was just terrible at shipping things out.

Roc Euro has the same reputation. Adam's Rotors as well.

We're running out of places to get parts if we never accept that a company fixes their problems.

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[redline380]

Sean's problem was he got too big too fast. He took as many orders as he could but failed to expand production capabilities.

[ericw.]

Sean's problem was he got too big too fast. He took as many orders as he could but failed to expand production capabilities.

That's how Adam's is these days. Roc Euro have had a ton of issues as well, people have been filing credit card fraud claims to get a refund on never shipped parts from Roc-Euro. Here's one thread that glosses over some of the details on that.. (top search result when searching for the brand)
https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/698038-Roc-Euro-Customer-Service

No one has a clean track record it seems.

[Willënskraft]

Sean's problem was he got too big too fast. He took as many orders as he could but failed to expand production capabilities.

Did you ever get a reply back from State Farm?

[redline380]

Did you ever get a reply back from State Farm?Lol nope. I'm gonna go postal on their asses when they don't refund me for this last month's payment

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[JPJ2007]

anyone every worked with discount Tire?


Yes, for several years; several years ago.

What questions do you have?

[cab509]

Yes, for several years; several years ago.

What questions do you have?

just generally if their a reputable company but I've already decided and am just waiting for my tires to get delivered so I can get them installed hopefully thursday. AND NOT A MOMENT TOO SOON SINCE WE ALREADY GOT near a foot of snow in the upper elevations, haha. I can't ride for awhile but ready for a change of seasons and will at least do some apres up in the mountains while I wait for the all clear to ski.

[ericw.]

Finally hung the TV on the wall. Tomorrow I need to go grab the supplies to run wires inside the walls next.

That and I need a bunch of paint for the guest bedrooms before I furnish them which has to happen before Thanksgiving. -.-

[JPJ2007]

Cab, yeah they are. Was owned by one guy until he died recently. No joke all 900 plus stores was owned by him. Started the company in 1950. Everyone from the bottom up, started at the bottom. There is no hired in as a manager. I guess that's what I liked about the company and if I wanted money I would have stayed. Every full time employee is an assistant manager, so dont let that be a way someone tries to win you over. Next promotion is senior assistant manager. This position is held by only 1 person per store. They are next in line in the region to become a store manager. And that's what it's all about. Having your own store. Once you promote to store manager your given a store. This is the only person who makes money off the sales. It's a percentage of what's left after paying, the store, the people etc...
So a manager can make 50k plus 20% of profit. And when I left we were clearing 500k in sales a month. Not profit. But still sales. After that you have state assistant vice presidents. State vice presidents, state presidents then regional.

I heard our avp make 300k salary, he brought the state vice president in once. Dude spent years changing tires but you could tell he didnt get dirty anymore. Which is fine he warned it. Just crazy how from bottom all the way up it was strictly inside promotion.

Anyway yeah it's a good company. You can haggle on price too. Even if its 10 bucks a tire that's a dinner for ya. Lol

Lots of grammar issues but I'm on movile and tryinng to give my son a bath so oh well

[audi til I die]

Yo Eric. The guy with the side mount sub question: WTF is going on in the S7 forum? I feel like it's 2008 and I stepped into the B5 thread.

[ericw.]

Yo Eric. The guy with the side mount sub question: WTF is going on in the S7 forum? I feel like it's 2008 and I stepped into the B5 thread.Lol probably wanting attention and they don't know how to show off their new mods I think.

...or maybe they're really that dumb. Who knows?

"Does my man purse in the trunk throw off the balance of the car?" [emoji2357]

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[audi til I die]

Lol probably wanting attention and they don't know how to show off their new mods I think.

...or maybe they're really that dumb. Who knows?

"Does my man purse in the trunk throw off the balance of the car?" [emoji2357]

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A pic would've been cool.


I want a sub too.

You were right about the 034 sway. [up]

[ericw.]

A pic would've been cool.


I want a sub too.

You were right about the 034 sway. [up]Did you try to install it and find out that you need a very big pry bar to fit the tab on the correct side of the passenger side bracket? Lol

I had never been so frustrated at a sway bar installation..

Until I switched to eurocode after doing the rs7 diffuser. You can't just drop the rear exhaust hangers with rs7 diffuser because the exhaust tips go into the oval insert. You have to disconnect the mid pipe and move the entire exhaust forward and out of the diffuser. -.-

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[Willënskraft]

Hello RSTy!

Anybody entering in the annual AZ calendar photo contest this year?

[ericw.]

No wires!
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181011/07186ec62954d9d9b69fac3069e8725b.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181011/33dbdb8192a4e4ed37ec3d1111ed91ad.jpg

Need to do some redecorating tho. The stuff that worked in the condo isn't cutting it here.

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[Willënskraft]

No wires!
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181011/07186ec62954d9d9b69fac3069e8725b.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181011/33dbdb8192a4e4ed37ec3d1111ed91ad.jpg

Need to do some redecorating tho. The stuff that worked in the condo isn't cutting it here.

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Ooo nice! Also, I recommend The Man in the High Castle [up].

[audi til I die]

Yo, anyone done PPF on their car?

[JPJ2007]

this doesnt really fit in the home improvement thread since this isnt my home. Its just photos of work from my 2nd job....




this is a nicer house we've been prewiring and thought you guys might get a kick out of some of the IP related stuff and work during construction.

We did all the low voltage in the house including IP CCTV.
In this house, the IP CCTV is a very small part of what we did. ( 7 Cams )

Obviously lots and lots of cat6.
some cat5e, Alarm wires, Speaker wires, Coax etc...

Got the cabinet up yesterday and all of our low volt pulled through.

The cabinet swings open for easy access to the multiple patch panels and equipment we'll have to put in there.

Here's an older photo when we did the prewire.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/798/26965425538_33b3991d4c_c.jpg


And just got the swinging cabinet up...
https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1949/31535657828_f003241be1_b.jpg

Each room has 2 plates and most look like this with about 7 rooms.

Next to the beds where a night stand will house each rooms equipment like
tv box, dvd player, game system or audio player for the room.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1931/43594290810_5360c1b021_c.jpg



And plates behind the tvs in each room

Coax RG6, HDMI (from other side of room) (2) Cat6 and (2) cat5e.
The 2 cat5e's have a specific role. One is for controls of tv/ir etc...
The other is cctv display from main closet. Cat5e can stream 4k no problem but not sure if the stream is 4k or 1080p yet for this specific install. Regardless it's plenty fine for the purpose.
One Cat6 is for Data and the other cat6 is a spare/extra. Lots and lots of other Cat6 data drops through out the house. Door bell locations even got cat5e for video door bells.

Regardless, every single port has a 2" smurf tube in case anything needs replacing or adding.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1972/31535675828_f1924fef6f_c.jpg

So here's some photos of the smurf tubes. Every port got one that runs all the way to the attic for future access if anything needed to be replaced, added or removed.

2nd floor tv location, you can see the downstairs smurf tube as well to the right.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4792/40703897551_7235767af7_c.jpg

2nd floor room with the 2 story entry foyer in the back ground.
Again 1st floor smurf continues through the floor.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/798/26965430038_a065d81166_c.jpg

more
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4620/39466988025_6fb1f85de9_c.jpg





smurfs in the attic before being secured to be above blown in insulation etc...
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4777/26965429458_7391e7f6d6_c.jpg

Anyway, I thought some people here might enjoy the photos of how pre wire is sometimes
ran in a larger residential home.
This guy has fingerprint scanners for his doors coming into the house.
I was surprised to find they're relatively cheap now at $159 from home depot/lowes.
Something I'll be replacing my digital locks with so i can get in faster with that bag of groceries.

I'll come back with an update once we punch down everything in the cabinet.


front porch with a front yard eave cam also in the back ground.
Turrets. 8MP ip, Again you can tell clients all day that a 2mp star light has better night image and clarity
and sometimes it doesnt matter. If the neighbors have 4k, they have to have 4k.
And if you don't do it, they'll hire someone who will. I say this again because I'm well aware the 2mp starlights are better night performing cameras but until you're literally told face to face "I'll just hire someone who will do what I want" it can be hard to understand sometimes.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1914/30471684207_8da8b736d9_c.jpg

Here's the living room
https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1942/44686486444_e293df19c3_c.jpg

I'll return back when we get more done.

[ericw.]

That living room won't cater to the audiophile but who cares, looks great! That's a beautiful house and the work looks very clean.

[SoCalS4Avant]

That's badass. We did a lot of rewiring when we bought our house to run things behind walls for wall mounted TV's and other stuff. It's been great. That said, NO WHERE NEAR what you've presented here. I love it.

I'd love brand new, well though out, professionally planned Smart House.

Gotta win that MegaMilions Jackpot - nearly $1 BILLION!

[audi til I die]

JP, how is that your "2nd" job. I don't know what's going on in those pics, wires give me headaches, but if you know what you're doing, I'm sure theres a demand for that skill.

[JPJ2007]

I work full time as a firefighter, 24hr shifts. I get off at 7am and head to my 2nd job which is for an alarm company. Alarms, CCTV, Access Control and low voltage.
I meant it's the 2nd job I have, not that it's the 2nd time I've ever done that before. Lol

[ericw.]

Fall is in south lake Tahoe, in case anyone was looking..

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181022/568000155dc87cdd3dbc3290807430a0.jpg

No visible snow on the peaks yet.
... maybe tonight! [emoji12]

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[Saracen]

allroad is at the dealer for the coolant after run pump recall, but also so they can fix the A/C which barely blows cold.
They tried to tell me there was nothing wrong with it, I said BS, it barely gets cold on LO. Fix it.
Good thing the car came with a CPO warranty. I've never had a more problematic car from Volkswagen AG.

So I've been driving 2018 Audi Q7 loaner for the last few days. It's a big beast, but it's smooth and comfy. I love virtual cockpit.
Conveniently we're cross shopping third row SUV's, so it was good to know that such a thing will work for us. But it won't be a $70k Q7.

[Willënskraft]

Fall is in south lake Tahoe, in case anyone was looking..

No visible snow on the peaks yet.
... maybe tonight! [emoji12]



https://avatars.mds.yandex.net/get-pdb/70729/2b3a7080-a990-4960-a0f5-7ffd05860432/orig

*awkwardly walks away*

[ericw.]

allroad is at the dealer for the coolant after run pump recall, but also so they can fix the A/C which barely blows cold.
They tried to tell me there was nothing wrong with it, I said BS, it barely gets cold on LO. Fix it.
Good thing the car came with a CPO warranty. I've never had a more problematic car from Volkswagen AG.

So I've been driving 2018 Audi Q7 loaner for the last few days. It's a big beast, but it's smooth and comfy. I love virtual cockpit.
Conveniently we're cross shopping third row SUV's, so it was good to know that such a thing will work for us. But it won't be a $70k Q7.Q7 TDI around 2015 can be had for sub 30k I've seen.

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[Saracen]

Q7 TDI around 2015 can be had for sub 30k I've seen.

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Can't say I like the old one that much.

[SoCalS4Avant]

Fall is in south lake Tahoe, in case anyone was looking..

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181022/568000155dc87cdd3dbc3290807430a0.jpg

No visible snow on the peaks yet.
... maybe tonight! [emoji12]

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Tahoe certainly is beautiful this time of year (for more reasons than one).

[redline380]

Can't say I like the old one that much.

Look at an SQ5. Best engine Audi has out. I'm generally anti-suv, but I actually kind of like it.

New house on the market. I love it and would actually ponder taking a look, but the 2 stall is seriously lacking. https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/18859-180th-Ave-NW_Big-Lake_MN_55309_M87485-88218?view=qv

[SoCalS4Avant]

Look at an SQ5. Best engine Audi has out. I'm generally anti-suv, but I actually kind of like it.

New house on the market. I love it and would actually ponder taking a look, but the 2 stall is seriously lacking. https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/18859-180th-Ave-NW_Big-Lake_MN_55309_M87485-88218?view=qv

I'm moving here: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/945-Cormorant-Bay-Rd_Eastsound_WA_98245_M13356-52025?view=qv.

[redline380]

I'm moving here: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/945-Cormorant-Bay-Rd_Eastsound_WA_98245_M13356-52025?view=qv.

Didn't know the new side gig paid that well.

[Saracen]

Look at an SQ5. Best engine Audi has out. I'm generally anti-suv, but I actually kind of like it.


Good engine for sure, but I'd be going Macan S. But they're too small for our newly reclassified needs. I often have to pack a folding wheelchair in the car for the Mrs' chronic illnesses, and it requires putting a seat down...hence why we liked the Q7. It's huge. So we're looking at big SUV's that let me get the wheelchair in there while keeping the seat up. Third row is not mandatory but would be a nice to have too. Drove the Acura MDX, it's pretty good. Checking out the XC90 and Disco this weekend.



I'm moving here: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/945-Cormorant-Bay-Rd_Eastsound_WA_98245_M13356-52025?view=qv.

I'll wave to you from Bellevue.

[SoCalS4Avant]

Didn't know the new side gig paid that well.

#megamillions #powerball

#marryrich?


Good engine for sure, but I'd be going Macan S. But they're too small for our newly reclassified needs. I often have to pack a folding wheelchair in the car for the Mrs' chronic illnesses, and it requires putting a seat down...hence why we liked the Q7. It's huge. So we're looking at big SUV's that let me get the wheelchair in there while keeping the seat up. Third row is not mandatory but would be a nice to have too. Drove the Acura MDX, it's pretty good. Checking out the XC90 and Disco this weekend.

I'll wave to you from Bellevue.

I dig Bellevue. And if I really wanted to have neighbors, Bellevue would be top on my list. Schools. Commerce. Location. It's got it all.

[Saracen]

#megamillions #powerball

#marryrich?



I dig Bellevue. And if I really wanted to have neighbors, Bellevue would be top on my list. Schools. Commerce. Location. It's got it all.

In all seriousness we're planning to move to the Seattle area in a couple of years. Amazing job market for me, we like the climate, cheaper, and the kiddo wants to go to UW or Wazzu.

[SoCalS4Avant]

In all seriousness we're planning to move to the Seattle area in a couple of years. Amazing job market for me, we like the climate, cheaper, and the kiddo wants to go to UW or Wazzu.

Bingo. I'm on the same page. Trying to take my company up that way. Been close a few times, but still waiting on that perfect moment.

Our market opportunities up there are huge, but our competition is as well. Agree on the climate. Cost. And I just like it up there. Even with the winter/spring weather it's gorgeous.

Chism Beach Park in Bellevue on Lake Washington when we were last there in May.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1935/31684445048_2d80c5195e_o.jpg

[redline380]

In all seriousness we're planning to move to the Seattle area in a couple of years. Amazing job market for me, we like the climate, cheaper, and the kiddo wants to go to UW or Wazzu.

Holy balls the cost level is through the stratosphere out there! Guess you SoCal people are kind of benign to that sort of thing.

I tell everyone, look at MN. We've been doing great up here. You might make less, but you spend less and quality of life is solid. And don't give me any BS about the weather.

[SoCalS4Avant]

Holy balls the cost level is through the stratosphere out there! Guess you SoCal people are kind of benign to that sort of thing.

I tell everyone, look at MN. We've been doing great up here. You might make less, but you spend less and quality of life is solid. And don't give me any BS about the weather.

I have nothing against Land O Lakes, but I'm probably not moving there.

[SoCalS4Avant]

Although this property is pretty interesting (don't like the "house" though).

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/36393-County-Road-15_Pequot-Lakes_MN_56472_M74955-55690#photo9

Maybe drop this house on the land above...

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/11420-Wilson-Bay-Dr-SW_Nisswa_MN_56468_M70362-06787?view=qv

[ericw.]

Although this property is pretty interesting (don't like the "house" though).

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/36393-County-Road-15_Pequot-Lakes_MN_56472_M74955-55690#photo9

Maybe drop this house on the land above...

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/11420-Wilson-Bay-Dr-SW_Nisswa_MN_56468_M70362-06787?view=qv
yes pls. air strip drag racing followed up with indoor hot tub party.

[SoCalS4Avant]

yes pls. air strip drag racing followed up with indoor hot tub party.

Has to be indoor. Your shit will freeze off in MN.

[redline380]

Plenty of people have outdoor hot tubs up here. Just costs a bunch to heat in the winter.

I can't believe that 455 acre parcel is only 2 million, especially in that area.

The "cabin" is located on the most desirable lake in the state beside Lake Minnetonka. Anyone who has big cash has a second million dollar+ home on Gull Lake. Not too many places in the state that are insulated against housing dips, but that is one.

[audi til I die]

I have an outdoor hot tub too, and it's not like it's much warmer than Minnie.


Honestly, I use it (almost)every morning with my coffee. First 30 minutes I catch up on emails and work stuff. Then 15 minutes I just close my eyes and listen to the waterfall and the jets. Gets my head right.

I will go weeks without going in after dusk.

[ericw.]

I have an outdoor hot tub too, and it's not like it's much warmer than Minnie.


Honestly, I use it (almost)every morning with my coffee. First 30 minutes I catch up on emails and work stuff. Then 15 minutes I just close my eyes and listen to the waterfall and the jets. Gets my head right.

I will go weeks without going in after dusk.

when do we get to see pics of your s7?

[redline380]

Wife wants to go to Hawaii in a couple years. What kind of tips do you have?

[JMG]

Wife wants to go to Hawaii in a couple years. What kind of tips do you have?

Go to Kawai. See the Nepali Coast. Eat spam.

[Saracen]

The missus was born and raised in Hawaii. Her favorite places are Maui and the Big Island. We particularly love Waikoloa and Kailua-Kona.
Bring an extra bag for all the coffee you're gonna want to buy. They even stock it at Costco.

Stay away from Oahu, especially Honolulu. TONS of tourists and it's crazy expensive.

[SoCalS4Avant]

Wife wants to go to Hawaii in a couple years. What kind of tips do you have?

Fly first class.

Been to Oahu, Big Island, Kauai, and now on to Maui this year. All are pretty nice places. The Big Island is definitely my favorite. Waikoloa is generally where we stay on Big Island. Waikiki is where we stay on Oahu...there's something to be said for experiencing Waikiki at least once.

[cab509]

been up at the resorts all day and come home to this dropping on the you tubes



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNrNAjhNeDw

I mean I'm still only sorta ready for winter but this helps.

[redline380]

I'll make another run at some CC points to cover 1st class air.

So it sounds like Waikoloa is the spot to go? Any recommended resorts/places to stay?

As for the spam, we're from MN. We've both eaten plenty of spam, although not as much as islanders.

[Saracen]

I'll make another run at some CC points to cover 1st class air.

So it sounds like Waikoloa is the spot to go? Any recommended resorts/places to stay?

As for the spam, we're from MN. We've both eaten plenty of spam, although not as much as islanders.

We used a nice Airbnb in Waikoloa Village this time, but in the future we will stay at the Hilton Waikoloa.

If you want to go full baller status, stay at the Marriott Mauna Kea. Though even if you don't stay at Mauna Kea, you can use the beach there. I highly recommend it. Gorgeous white sand beach, and there is very little visitor parking, so it's never crowded.

[SugarTTRS]

I'm going to Italy October 2019. Any suggestions on "must see" things that are off the beaten path? We don't like the typical tourist traps.

[audi til I die]

when do we get to see pics of your s7?

When I download Tapatalk again?


But I finally took delivery of it last week. I was undecided wether I wanted it to stay in Florida or ship it here and then drive it down. Needless to say, I'm not giving this car to my wife. I LOVE it.

[ericw.]

When I download Tapatalk again?


But I finally took delivery of it last week. I was undecided wether I wanted it to stay in Florida or ship it here and then drive it down. Needless to say, I'm not giving this car to my wife. I LOVE it.

Couldn't agree more, people think I'm bragging when I say 4.0tt = love but it's justs an amazing car to drive and it's deserving of the enthusiasm.

imgur.com ?

[audi til I die]

91081
91082

Don’t have good pics. But it went to the tint shop the day after I got it. I’ve got 10/15mm spacers I had laying around from the Allroad/A4 days but i might go with HREs for winters if it stays in Chicago. Waiting to see if Black Friday offers anything for the SRM intake and other goodies


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[ericw.]

91081
91082

Don’t have good pics. But it went to the tint shop the day after I got it. I’ve got 10/15mm spacers I had laying around from the Allroad/A4 days but i might go with HREs for winters if it stays in Chicago. Waiting to see if Black Friday offers anything for the SRM intake and other goodies


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nice i'm digging the red seats. This car handles snow amazingly well, better than my A4 i think because it's quite a bit heavier.
This car has a 66.6mm wheel hub and i *think* the a4 had 56mm hub. Check on that before you make the trip.

[audi til I die]

Couldn't agree more, people think I'm bragging when I say 4.0tt = love but it's justs an amazing car to drive and it's deserving of the enthusiasm.

imgur.com ?

Truth is, I had never driven the 4.0tt. I bought it because my wife loves the S7 hatch. I honestly prefer ‘15 S6 prefacelift, but ultimately, it was a gift for her. Although I wanted an E63 since I’ve driven the C63s and I don’t like how F10s look (but I really wanted an F80)

Anyways, the S7 is incredibly smooth power delivery. Simply, effortless. I can imagine what the APR tune will give me.


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[redline380]

This car has a 66.6mm wheel hub and i *think* the a4 had 56mm hub. Check on that before you make the trip.

Everything is 66.6 now besides A3/S3/RS3 line which is still 57.1mm

A4 line switched to 66.6 at B8

[ericw.]

I can imagine what the APR tune will give me.


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Night and day difference, pull the trigger and you won't regret it. It's not insane and unmanageable by any means for daily driving.

[SoCalS4Avant]

We used a nice Airbnb in Waikoloa Village this time, but in the future we will stay at the Hilton Waikoloa.

If you want to go full baller status, stay at the Marriott Mauna Kea. Though even if you don't stay at Mauna Kea, you can use the beach there. I highly recommend it. Gorgeous white sand beach, and there is very little visitor parking, so it's never crowded.

We stay at the Hilton Waikoloa. But we inherited family Hilton timeshares, so we're lucky to stay there through the timeshare. Love it. Good golf. Great location. Great beaches. Close to airport and Kona. But a relatively reasonable drive to Hilo and all the other fun spots.


I'm going to Italy October 2019. Any suggestions on "must see" things that are off the beaten path? We don't like the typical tourist traps.

Never been, Sug. Would love to go sometime, though.

[SoCalS4Avant]

All this vacation talk...

1. We're headed to Carlsbad, CA this weekend for a long weekend trip - just a road trip drive between LA and SD.
2. Park City, UT - Feb 10 - 17
3. Myrtle Beach, SC - April 18 - 26
4. Maui, HI - June 17 - 21
5. Waikiki, Oahu, HI - June 21 - 29

Trying to figure out some fun around Christmas time. Maybe a trip to San Francisco or Seattle.

[redline380]

Trying to figure out some fun around Christmas time.

I've heard Minnesota is wonderful that time of year.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccNI0-bokg8

[JMG]

All this vacation talk...

1. We're headed to Carlsbad, CA this weekend for a long weekend trip - just a road trip drive between LA and SD.
2. Park City, UT - Feb 10 - 17
3. Myrtle Beach, SC - April 18 - 26
4. Maui, HI - June 17 - 21
5. Waikiki, Oahu, HI - June 21 - 29

Trying to figure out some fun around Christmas time. Maybe a trip to San Francisco or Seattle.

Nice! We'll be in Maui this month. I'll be popping in and out of Palm Springs the rest of the year for Thermal Club and we've got a cabin at Big Bear for Christmas and hopefully some snow. April we go to Carlsbad, New Mexico then summer we're trying to decide between Kauai, Tokyo, Singapore, or a cruise to Alaska.

[Saracen]

All this vacation talk...

1. We're headed to Carlsbad, CA this weekend for a long weekend trip - just a road trip drive between LA and SD.
2. Park City, UT - Feb 10 - 17
3. Myrtle Beach, SC - April 18 - 26
4. Maui, HI - June 17 - 21
5. Waikiki, Oahu, HI - June 21 - 29

Trying to figure out some fun around Christmas time. Maybe a trip to San Francisco or Seattle.

We'll be going to Maui and the Big Island next summer.
NOLA for St. Patrick's Day.
Mother in Law has a timeshare in Myrtle Beach that we need to use.
Vegas in a couple of months
I'm in Carlsbad all the time. My parents live there =P And I was doing some test driving up there on saturday.
Skiing, I hope to get some time in this season.

[SoCalS4Avant]

We'll be going to Maui and the Big Island next summer.
NOLA for St. Patrick's Day.
Mother in Law has a timeshare in Myrtle Beach that we need to use.
Vegas in a couple of months
I'm in Carlsbad all the time. My parents live there =P And I was doing some test driving up there on saturday.
Skiing, I hope to get some time in this season.

Outside of NOLA and Vegas...we're going to be crossing paths here man!

I would like to get myself up to Tahoe again...but not sure it'll be this year. It might be Mammoth for me and the boy. That said, if Tahoe gets dumped on in December, like it has in some years past, I'll go up since the kid has two weeks off at Christmas, and my company closes down for the holidays.

[ericw.]

I'll be back in San Diego on the 29th of November.. I've setup coverage for this winter so I can do a little mid week local(ish) powder chasing once we get a base down.

No extravagant vacations planned this year since we're dumping our vacation budget into the new home and furniture.

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[redline380]

No extravagant vacations planned this year since we're dumping our vacation budget into the new home and furniture.


Welcome to home ownership. You'll be buying shit for years.

I now own 2 chainsaws, a finished garage that is heated, a riding lawn mower, and various shovels. And that isn't even the start.

[SugarTTRS]

Welcome to home ownership. You'll be buying shit for years.

I now own 2 chainsaws, a finished garage that is heated, a riding lawn mower, and various shovels. And that isn't even the start.

I'm just now going through all my dad's tools when I go to visit my mom. He passed away in 2013. I brought back a chop saw and some various hand tools. He's got lots more stuff. I'm sure he would be proud that I'm putting them to good use.

[audi til I die]

Wife wants to go to Hawaii in a couple years. What kind of tips do you have?




Stay away from Oahu, especially Honolulu. TONS of tourists and it's crazy expensive.

I will disagree. I freaking love Honolulu. Just walk around tipsy and find local gems. The strip joints fly in talent from the west coast and perform in some shady underground spots that give you a real GTA-vibe.


Fly first class.

Been to Oahu, Big Island, Kauai, and now on to Maui this year. All are pretty nice places. The Big Island is definitely my favorite. Waikoloa is generally where we stay on Big Island. Waikiki is where we stay on Oahu...there's something to be said for experiencing Waikiki at least once.

This.

Waikiki beach is great to be in for at least 5 days or so.

We're going in February for 3 weeks. Flying in to Oahu and heading north to Kuaola and Haleiwa for outdoorsy activites, then heading back to the Honolulu for two weekends, then flying out to Kauai to see the Nepali coast, then back to Honolulu for one last weekend.

We've stayed at the Moana Surfer and Hilton Waikiki Village at the Rainbow tower. Suite had 270 degree views of downtown Honolulu, ocean views and Diamond head.


I'm going to Italy October 2019. Any suggestions on "must see" things that are off the beaten path? We don't like the typical tourist traps.

Have a region planned yet? North or South?

Just went in July again. Teeth are still a little purple...

[audi til I die]

No extravagant vacations planned this year since we're dumping our vacation budget into the new home and furniture.



New house is getting kitchen, dining room, great room and hallways gutted and remodeled while we're gone. My plan is that the extended vacation will keep our stress levels down while the house is getting rennovated. I've lived while the work is being done, worst time of our marriage.

[SugarTTRS]

Have a region planned yet? North or South?

Just went in July again. Teeth are still a little purple...

We're staying north. Will venture down towards Rome, but on the outskirts.
Let me know winery recommendations and anything else you might know about.

[ericw.]

Welcome to home ownership. You'll be buying shit for years.

I now own 2 chainsaws, a finished garage that is heated, a riding lawn mower, and various shovels. And that isn't even the start.
lol it feels never ending.


New house is getting kitchen, dining room, great room and hallways gutted and remodeled while we're gone. My plan is that the extended vacation will keep our stress levels down while the house is getting rennovated. I've lived while the work is being done, worst time of our marriage.
we did the kitchen already for the most part but wife still wants to paint the walls, she just can't decide on a color. Now we're in early planning stage to replace all the 1st level+stair case floors. I'm not in much of a rush though since I'm also painting the guest rooms between work and the ever important Red Dead Redemption 2 that just released on xbox. lol

Floors have to wait til after holidays though since I think we're hosting Thanksgiving and maybe even Christmas.

[JPJ2007]

It truly never ends... this makes yr 8 of owning and I have a shed full of shit because I don't have a garage. One day damnit... one day.

Speaking of Hawaii, we went for our honey moon but weren't old enough to do some shit. I forgot what it was but something was 25+ like helicoptor tour or something whatever it was she was 21 and I was 24.
Enjoyed Maui for a week, drove up to see the sun rise on one of the peaks but want to go back.
Edit: It was the car rental, I had to pay a good portion of our blow money because I wasn't old enough to rent it out right. LOL

[redline380]

Edit: It was the car rental, I had to pay a good portion of our blow money because I wasn't old enough to rent it out right. LOL

I'm no expert but as far as I know blow money is best spent on blow.

[JPJ2007]

Figures a fat witch and her kids would take all the candy from our large bowl while we were out with our toddler.


https://youtu.be/tqqCT_UadHw

[ericw.]

Figures a fat witch and her kids would take all the candy from our large bowl while we were out with our toddler.


https://youtu.be/tqqCT_UadHwLol I don't get it... that witch looks big enough to buy her own damn candy

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[SoCalS4Avant]

Yeah, that's some bullshit there. Tell that witch to get her own stuff. Your neighbors are a bunch of gluttons. Hope they get a stomach ache.

[JPJ2007]

Haha yeah I haven't posted it on our neighborhood closed facebook group yet but pretty tempted to...

[SugarTTRS]

Haha yeah I haven't posted it on our neighborhood closed facebook group yet but pretty tempted to...

I definitely think you should post the video on your neighborhood fb and just say something like, "We got tricked"!

[SoCalS4Avant]

Been wearing shorts and flip flops to work most of the week. Supposed to get "cold" next week, though. So I might wear shoes.

You all handling your cold spells well?

[redline380]

Been wearing shorts and flip flops to work most of the week. Supposed to get "cold" next week, though. So I might wear shoes.

You all handling your cold spells well?

It's Minnesota. Do I have a choice?

[ericw.]

We've been 'cold' in NorCal. It hit 38 one day because the smoke has blocked out the sun since the fires started. I'm in a 'hazardous air' zone, it's pretty bad out here. Not as bad as the burn zone though.

[SoCalS4Avant]

It's Minnesota. Do I have a choice?

Yep. Move. I hear Florida is moving left, like Minny. You'll fit in.


We've been 'cold' in NorCal. It hit 38 one day because the smoke has blocked out the sun since the fires started. I'm in a 'hazardous air' zone, it's pretty bad out here. Not as bad as the burn zone though.

I was on a conference call with some folks in SF yesterday and today, and they were telling us that the particulate matter ratings were stupid high and they were wearing effing masks.

[ericw.]

Yep. Move. I hear Florida is moving left, like Minny. You'll fit in.



I was on a conference call with some folks in SF yesterday and today, and they were telling us that the particulate matter ratings were stupid high and they were wearing effing masks.
Yeah they gave SF a 'bad air' rating and Sac/Roseville (where I'm at) a 'hazardous air' rating. Went to the grocery store and i was surprised to see that it was smokey in the store too, and we're at least 2 hours from the fires. You definitely notice it when breathing. Lungs feel heavy and like early signs of bronchitis. I'll be wearing a mask when I go out later. Thankfully I still have a stock pile after the Sonoma fires since everywhere is sold out again now.

[SoCalS4Avant]

Yeah they gave SF a 'bad air' rating and Sac/Roseville (where I'm at) a 'hazardous air' rating. Went to the grocery store and i was surprised to see that it was smokey in the store too, and we're at least 2 hours from the fires. You definitely notice it when breathing. Lungs feel heavy and like early signs of bronchitis. I'll be wearing a mask when I go out later. Thankfully I still have a stock pile after the Sonoma fires since everywhere is sold out again now.

You've got a newer home, so your seals and windows hopefully are keeping most of it out. You check any of your filters for the HVAC? Wondering how shitty everything's looking.

[ericw.]

You've got a newer home, so your seals and windows hopefully are keeping most of it out. You check any of your filters for the HVAC? Wondering how shitty everything's looking.

Changed filter and had HVAC service done last month so we're good on that front. I think I started feeling it after helping a buddy do his DSG service last Saturday. Men don't take precautions until it's too late. lol

[SoCalS4Avant]

Changed filter and had HVAC service done last month so we're good on that front. I think I started feeling it after helping a buddy do his DSG service last Saturday. Men don't take precautions until it's too late. lol

Things clearing up there now?

[ericw.]

Things clearing up there now?

Sun was out this morning but seems to be disappearing behind the smoke again. Construction sites are back to work though, they were all shut down on Friday due to air quality.

S7 got bumped in a parking lot by a lifted jeep so I have to go deal with the insurance circus act again. Very minor damage, you wouldn't even see it unless you're looking for it but, it's on the rear quarter panel crease so we'll see what the estimate comes to in a little bit. Sucks that it happened but it was perfectly timed 30 seconds after i reconnected my dash cam. Glad I was in the car or I'm sure the guy would have left.

[SoCalS4Avant]

Sun was out this morning but seems to be disappearing behind the smoke again. Construction sites are back to work though, they were all shut down on Friday due to air quality.

S7 got bumped in a parking lot by a lifted jeep so I have to go deal with the insurance circus act again. Very minor damage, you wouldn't even see it unless you're looking for it but, it's on the rear quarter panel crease so we'll see what the estimate comes to in a little bit. Sucks that it happened but it was perfectly timed 30 seconds after i reconnected my dash cam. Glad I was in the car or I'm sure the guy would have left.

Totally would have left. And that totally sucks. The crease lines are always the worst because PDR really won't do much there. It's very hard to make look good. #fullreplacement

Damn people with lifted Jeeps.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4815/44141809850_ef389c0631_o.jpg

[ericw.]

Totally would have left. And that totally sucks. The crease lines are always the worst because PDR really won't do much there. It's very hard to make look good. #fullreplacement

Damn people with lifted Jeeps.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4815/44141809850_ef389c0631_o.jpgLol yeah when I got out, he asked me if he hit my car.

He knew though, he reversed after he hit me then pulled in beside me after I got out of the car.

He didn't seem that sketchy though so we will see how the process goes and if he accepts fault.

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[SoCalS4Avant]

Lol yeah when I got out, he asked me if he hit my car.

He knew though, he reversed after he hit me then pulled in beside me after I got out of the car.

He didn't seem that sketchy though so we will see how the process goes and if he accepts fault.

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Oh, I see someone is getting out of that car - I better play dumb, park, and say "oh, did I hit you? I couldn't tell..."

He totally knew.

Hard not to accept fault when your car is parked. But yeah, hopefully he's not totally sketch.

[ericw.]

Received 4 estimates
3 estimates were right around 1500
4th estimate was 3000.

The 4th shop (highest estimate) gave me a lesson on why the others were cheap. Audi recommends blending the quarter panel clear coat into the roof, where the other 3 estimates are not blending into the roof, they're making a hard line at the rain gutter.. The S7 doesn't have a rubber trim piece in the rain gutter to hide this hard line though, so it would be a visible hard line.

Here's the hard part... The guy wants to pay out of pocket because he says his 2 teenagers both had 'at fault' accidents this year. (insert "apple doesn't fall far from the tree" line here)
He had his wife call me and give me the guilt trip about hoping they can afford it. Christmas. etc..

The decision I have to make is... do I let them cover the 3000ish or do I ghost them, give their kids a Christmas and go through their insurance while becoming the asshole in their eyes?

[SoCalS4Avant]

Received 4 estimates
3 estimates were right around 1500
4th estimate was 3000.

The 4th shop (highest estimate) gave me a lesson on why the others were cheap. Audi recommends blending the quarter panel clear coat into the roof, where the other 3 estimates are not blending into the roof, they're making a hard line at the rain gutter.. The S7 doesn't have a rubber trim piece in the rain gutter to hide this hard line though, so it would be a visible hard line.

Here's the hard part... The guy wants to pay out of pocket because he says his 2 teenagers both had 'at fault' accidents this year. (insert "apple doesn't fall far from the tree" line here)
He had his wife call me and give me the guilt trip about hoping they can afford it. Christmas. etc..

The decision I have to make is... do I let them cover the 3000ish or do I ghost them, give their kids a Christmas and go through their insurance while becoming the asshole in their eyes?

It’s not your fault. So you’re not the asshole. Accidents are exactly that, but we deal with the consequences. The only other option, hit up the first three shops and ask about the blending issue. I’m sure there costs will be more, but maybe not $3k. Happy median?

If not, always go insurance. Had a lady that hit our A4 Avant years back and she wanted to take it to “her guy” who was an oil change shop but “could do work on the side.” Hell no. She said she’d pay out of pocket. I told her what my quotes were. She balked and said she didn’t even hit the car hard. I ended up 1) calling my insurance to deal with her so I didn’t have to 2) going to the most expensive European repair shop around.

[redline380]

Quarter panel damage sucks. You'll want that fixed the best you can get.

I recommend getting them to write you a check. If he doesn't like it, you can go through his insurance. People lie all the time about this stuff so I would take the Christmas story and toss it out the door. That winch/bumper on front of that thing costs about what it will take fix your car. Dude has the cash.

So is this the second or third time your S7 has been hit?

[SoCalS4Avant]

Quarter panel damage sucks. You'll want that fixed the best you can get.

I recommend getting them to write you a check. If he doesn't like it, you can go through his insurance. People lie all the time about this stuff so I would take the Christmas story and toss it out the door. That winch/bumper on front of that thing costs about what it will take fix your car. Dude has the cash.

So is this the second or third time your S7 has been hit?

Good point. Dude's got thousands into that Jeep. He's either in debt up to his nose hairs (probably the case), or has cash hanging around (still probably the case).

Some cars are definitely magnets. Sucks. One of my wife's first vehicles after we got married was that way. People couldn't stop hitting it.

[ericw.]

Quarter panel damage sucks. You'll want that fixed the best you can get.

I recommend getting them to write you a check. If he doesn't like it, you can go through his insurance. People lie all the time about this stuff so I would take the Christmas story and toss it out the door. That winch/bumper on front of that thing costs about what it will take fix your car. Dude has the cash.

So is this the second or third time your S7 has been hit?

It's the second time the S7 has been hit. I'm hoping to have the auto body shop charge them before the work is complete so I don't need to touch any money and the repairs can be done asap. Still hoping to make a December 2nd Shriners toy drive car show with the crew.

[ericw.]

What is everyone shopping for on Black Friday/Cyber Monday?


I'm not going to go out and fight the traffic and crowds but I have a small list of items to check on for online discounts. Nothing too exciting, just things i was planning to buy anyway...

1. "Smart" automatic sprinkler system
2. APR downpipes
3. JL 8w3v3 subwoofer (unlikely JL will be discounted)
4. A few regular maintenance items like windshield wipers, oil change stuff.

Hoping everyone's shopping list will help jog my memory on something I forgot to write down yesterday. haha

[JPT]

What is everyone shopping for on Black Friday/Cyber Monday?


I'm not going to go out and fight the traffic and crowds but I have a small list of items to check on for online discounts. Nothing too exciting, just things i was planning to buy anyway...

1. "Smart" automatic sprinkler system
2. APR downpipes
3. JL 8w3v3 subwoofer (unlikely JL will be discounted)
4. A few regular maintenance items like windshield wipers, oil change stuff.

Hoping everyone's shopping list will help jog my memory on something I forgot to write down yesterday. haha

If you have in ground sprinklers already installed, check out Rain Machine. I have their HD 16 zone and love it...
https://www.rainmachine.com/

[ericw.]

If you have in ground sprinklers already installed, check out Rain Machine. I have their HD 16 zone and love it...
https://www.rainmachine.com/

that's actually what I'm looking at. lol, a neighbor recommended it also. Let me know if you see any really good deals on it.

[JPT]

that's actually what I'm looking at. lol, a neighbor recommended it also. Let me know if you see any really good deals on it.

Not sure I've seen it go on sale. I got mine on Amazon a year and a half ago.

https://www.rainmachine.com/products/rainmachine-touch-hd.html

The price isn't really bad as is. Maybe you can see if you can get some benefit on Black Friday from orders on Amazon...

[ericw.]

Not sure I've seen it go on sale. I got mine on Amazon a year and a half ago.

https://www.rainmachine.com/products/rainmachine-touch-hd.html

The price isn't really bad as is. Maybe you can see if you can get some benefit on Black Friday from orders on Amazon...

yeah it's not that bad, I just feel like it's dumb to order anything being so close to black friday. I'll kick myself if I see it discounted right after i buy one. lol

[SoCalS4Avant]

Is this for the sprinkler valves also? I want a completely wireless system - no wires running from the valves to the main system or anything.

[JPT]

Is this for the sprinkler valves also? I want a completely wireless system - no wires running from the valves to the main system or anything.

No. You still have to have wires run to the valves. The wires run to this sprinkler controller just like any other controller.

It is a great system.

[ericw.]

Oh update on the car. Steve the Jeep driver prepaid the 3500 for repairs in cash. So far no surprises.

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[SoCalS4Avant]

No. You still have to have wires run to the valves. The wires run to this sprinkler controller just like any other controller.

It is a great system.

Ok. Not what I want. I want to avoid wires altogether! I've only found what amounts to battery operated valves, which make for individual timing systems. I want an all-in-one system that has remote valves with a single controller I can put in my garage (where my current controller is).

[JPT]

Ok. Not what I want. I want to avoid wires altogether! I've only found what amounts to battery operated valves, which make for individual timing systems. I want an all-in-one system that has remote valves with a single controller I can put in my garage (where my current controller is).

I’m going to assume you will never find what you want. It requires physical moving parts so batteries won’t last long... The controller sends voltage to the actuators. I wouldn’t trust batteries.

[ericw.]

I didn't find a sale on the rainmachine so i just ordered it anyway.
I was minutes away from ordering APR downpipes but found a performance shop who offered to use my car to develop 4.0t downpipes. Guess I'll roll with this for now and hold off.

[doobiesdaddy]

My 034 KO4 build is coming along great. Can't wait to get back in my allroad!

https://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr304/doobiesdaddy/imagejpeg_0_zpsplwi0roo.jpg

[redline380]

My 034 KO4 build is coming along great. Can't wait to get back in my allroad!

Didn't know you were doing that. Plan on running E85? I think I might be in for something like that with my S4 since I sold my modded A4


Oh update on the car. Steve the Jeep driver prepaid the 3500 for repairs in cash. So far no surprises.

Called that one!

[JPJ2007]

There's a guy local to me selling a 2000 a6 2.7t with APR tune, 185k miles and new timing belt, water pump and stuff 6 speed for 2,000. Seriously would like to pick it up.
He says about 390 trq?

[redline380]

There's a guy local to me selling a 2000 a6 2.7t with APR tune, 185k miles and new timing belt, water pump and stuff 6 speed for 2,000. Seriously would like to pick it up.
He says about 390 trq?

At the crank yeah. 2.7's are torquey bastards with small turbos. There is a publication out there stating that was the goal of the engineers, to have diesel like torque. And they do, available very low in the RPM range, I think around 1700. That's damn good for a gas.


https://www.goapr.com/images/dyno_a6_stage_i.gif

[SoCalS4Avant]

Anyone do any Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping and get some good deals?

I looked a bunch...but held off on doing anything. Not much I guess I need.

[redline380]

Anyone do any Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping and get some good deals?

I looked a bunch...but held off on doing anything. Not much I guess I need.

Unless I catch a hella deal on 300 feet of fencing I'll save my cash.

Speaking of which I got a lot done over Thanksgiving. Cut down a few more trees in my backyard and burned a huge amount of brush. I still have some more trees to cut but my backyard project is coming along.

Before
https://i.imgur.com/WcMHLEK.jpg


After

https://i.imgur.com/zBMnAO4.jpg