bwolf99

I'm new to this forum and looking for some help and recommendations. I'm not a tuning whiz or a car expert, but I like nice rides...that's why I drive an Audi! I've got a 2004 A8L with a Hofele aftermarket front end (LEDs, mesh, etc), S8 grille, on 20" MRR HR4 with Falken rubber (rims/rubber are average but that's what previous owner had and they were only 2 months old at the time. Also have stock wheels for winter). I've got the dual exhaust in back and looking to upgrade to a quad exhaust (S8 style) and looking to find a decent shop in Toronto area that does good work but won't gouge my wallet. Obvously I'll need a new exhaust system, but also some bodywork done to the rear bumper in order to fit in the quads. I don't really want to mess with the sound too much since I'm already happy with it as is...I'm doing this more for cosmetic reasons.

Anyone have any suggestions for good shops they trust? Any recos for a good exhaust system too?

Any help would be great.

vghostine

Dude, I just got a boner looking at your car. DAM DAM DAM...thats my next ride when I finish with my A6 2004 S-Line in 4 years.

Im actually gonna buy the A8 12 spoke rims but in 18 or 19inch.

Sick ride! I LOVE AUDIIIIIIIIII!

bwolf99

Haha...thanks vghostine! That's a compliment I haven't heard before!

2004 A6 S-line is a nice ride. Post some pics if you have any.

I'm still working on my car...would love to do about 20 different things but my focus this year is on putting in a lowering module that works with the MMI and air suspension so I can lower it electronically a bit more and then raise it whenever I need to (such as winter snow season). Also thinking about modest wheel spacers once the lowering project is done. And then looking to do the quad exhaust. After that I will try not to tinker too much. Maybe a small rear lip spoiler although not yet convinced it'll upgrade the look all that much.

vghostine

Hey buddy sorry for a delayed answer. Here are some pictures. Only difference from the picture showing the exhaust tip is that I replaced the exhaust on the back part and added something that makes a bit of noise like the s10





I am shopping for these wheels/tires for my A6. Tell me what you think.

SilentSam

Hey,

That's a nice looking combo, should look pretty sick. Make sure to post some pics after they're installed.

Leonard

bwolf99

Vghostine,

Are those MRR wheels? Hard to tell for sure but they look exactly like 20s I have on my A8 (pics from original post) only smoked out. Either way they look badass and will look nice on your A6 for sure. You got my thumbs up. Looks like the rubber might be same as mine too - Falken FK452s.

I just got my ride electronically lowered (a8 has the 4 level adjustable air suspension) and had wheel spacers thrown on too. Nothing crazy, just to fill the wheel well more. I will post pics once I have decent ones and the ride is washed.

Next project is rear lip spoiler - is your A6's factory or did you install after. If yes, where did you get it? Still want to do the quad exhaust still not sure I want to shell out the cash. The one I want (Milltek) will run me about 4Gs installed and including a rework of te rear valance.

Good luck finding your rims, but I reco checking out the MRR website. My guess is that if you go with 19 or 20s you're looking at about 2000-3000 for all 4 without the rubber. I think that model is the HR4.

Cheers mate.

vghostine

Thanks guys, it warms my heart to be told you have a nice car haha.

1) The wheel set I found include tires and they are for sale for about 2000-2500$ either 19 or 20 inches with Nexen/Hankook tires. You were mentioning spacers, do you think it would be look better on my A6 or not?

2) The spoiler is in fact factory installed. I didn't mention this but my A6 is S-Line. +15hp/35lbs torque extra then base 2.7T. The package with suspension is the one from RS6. The fun part is that I am getting the turbo chipped so should be around 325hp/380torque.

And of course ill post pictures as soon as I install them. I am nervous and so freaking excited lol.

About the air suspension, dude you have to show pics asap. The A8L is my next car. Dam they are hot, even the old models are still nice to look at.

bwolf99

The wheels look good and that price I would grab them. As for 19s vs 20s not sure what matters to you most - looks or comfort? For me I would go with the 20s if they will fit and not mess up the speedometer or odometer. Either way it will look good at both sizes.

As for spacers it's really a personal preference and you probably won't know what size you will want until you throw the new wheels on. I like it when the wheels are flush with the wheel well but that's just me. Other guys like the wheel to tuck inside. Both look good just don't space them so far out that they come outside the fenders - it's an Audi, not a 1987 Mustang. LOL.

I will get pics up soon, hopefully by this weekend.

Cheers.

gordonjj

Pics please.