Hello from Canada! 99.5 A4 1.8T
11-24-2010, 04:18 PM
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Hello from Canada! 99.5 A4 1.8T
Hey there! My name is Phil and I'm from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. This is my first thread on my A4. Although I am not new, I decided it was time to post an intro thread.
I call her Tecktonic! 99.5 A4 1.8T Quattro with S-line trim (cloth grey interior and no wood trim!!) and winter package (heated seats and mirrors), 5 spd.
It's basically stock aside from a few minor upgrades/modifications:
-BlinkTek heatsheild (looks great, perfect fitment, very satisfied with the purchase)
-Cone filter replacement over the stock intake filter
- 17 x 7 Enkei "Fittipaldi" wheels w/ Nankang NS-II 215/45/17 all around (great budget tire with very good tread wear and dry/wet traction, however they are a bit loud on at higher speeds...just turn up the music!)
-De-bagged the rear A4 and 1.8T for a cleaner look
-Blacked out the chrome around the front grill to give it a cleaner look and removed the front "Quattro" emblem on the grill
-M3 lip spoiler
-Dual chrome exhaust tips - I will fabricate myself an exhaust hopefully over winter, 3" downpipe to 2 1/2 inch catback with Magnaflow muffler, keeping the twin chrome tips
-10" Infinity sub (1060W) with 1000W Sony Xplode amp wired to the factory speaker harness to keep the stock deck - cleaner look and I can still use the 6-disc changer
-6000K 35W HID kit is ordered and on its way
Plans for the future after I'm done school:
-Suspension, arms, polyurethane bushing kit - engine and tranny mounts as well
-New wheels, or spacers all around at least
-Some nice slotted rotors with good pads
-stiffer clutch and short throw shifter
-BOV/Re-circ valve w/ upgraded diverter valve
-Chipped ECU
-Re-paint to get rid of rust/refresh the car
-New front and rear bumpers ("Euro style") and mild side skirts
-small/medium intercooler with hardpiping
This is just my daily driver, so I want to keep it mildly modded and to just have a clean look...my aim for this car is not to be a tarmac eater, but a fun and reliable, and good looking car!
Now for the pics!
I call her Tecktonic! 99.5 A4 1.8T Quattro with S-line trim (cloth grey interior and no wood trim!!) and winter package (heated seats and mirrors), 5 spd.
It's basically stock aside from a few minor upgrades/modifications:
-BlinkTek heatsheild (looks great, perfect fitment, very satisfied with the purchase)
-Cone filter replacement over the stock intake filter
- 17 x 7 Enkei "Fittipaldi" wheels w/ Nankang NS-II 215/45/17 all around (great budget tire with very good tread wear and dry/wet traction, however they are a bit loud on at higher speeds...just turn up the music!)
-De-bagged the rear A4 and 1.8T for a cleaner look
-Blacked out the chrome around the front grill to give it a cleaner look and removed the front "Quattro" emblem on the grill
-M3 lip spoiler
-Dual chrome exhaust tips - I will fabricate myself an exhaust hopefully over winter, 3" downpipe to 2 1/2 inch catback with Magnaflow muffler, keeping the twin chrome tips
-10" Infinity sub (1060W) with 1000W Sony Xplode amp wired to the factory speaker harness to keep the stock deck - cleaner look and I can still use the 6-disc changer
-6000K 35W HID kit is ordered and on its way
Plans for the future after I'm done school:
-Suspension, arms, polyurethane bushing kit - engine and tranny mounts as well
-New wheels, or spacers all around at least
-Some nice slotted rotors with good pads
-stiffer clutch and short throw shifter
-BOV/Re-circ valve w/ upgraded diverter valve
-Chipped ECU
-Re-paint to get rid of rust/refresh the car
-New front and rear bumpers ("Euro style") and mild side skirts
-small/medium intercooler with hardpiping
This is just my daily driver, so I want to keep it mildly modded and to just have a clean look...my aim for this car is not to be a tarmac eater, but a fun and reliable, and good looking car!
Now for the pics!
11-26-2010, 01:01 PM
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Re: Hello from Canada! 99.5 A4 1.8T
Thanks everyone! I agree very much...it needs a drop! I won't be doing anything until the spring at least because the front bumper would work as a plow during the winter here in Canada lol 
I saw the Group Buy for FCP Groton Control Arm Kits and I couldn't resist...well it's an early Christmas present from my dad!
I ordered kit option #3:
13 Piece Control Arm Kit Contains:
4 Lower Control Arms
4 Upper S4 Upgrade Control Arms
2 Complete Tie Rod Assemblies (Updated Full Metal Version)
2 Updated Sway Bar Links
Hardware Kit
I'm so pumped!!! Can't wait to get these on, the car has been clunking for a little while now
but with about 218,000KM on it, I'd say its been doing pretty well :P
I saw the Group Buy for FCP Groton Control Arm Kits and I couldn't resist...well it's an early Christmas present from my dad!
I ordered kit option #3:
13 Piece Control Arm Kit Contains:
4 Lower Control Arms
4 Upper S4 Upgrade Control Arms
2 Complete Tie Rod Assemblies (Updated Full Metal Version)
2 Updated Sway Bar Links
Hardware Kit
I'm so pumped!!! Can't wait to get these on, the car has been clunking for a little while now
but with about 218,000KM on it, I'd say its been doing pretty well :P
12-01-2010, 03:43 PM
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Re: Hello from Canada! 99.5 A4 1.8T
Update: Got some goodies in today!
6000K HID kit:
Also, my control arm kit came in too! I ordered this kit Friday, Nov 29 and its already here!!! I can't believe they can sell such good products for such a low price, big shout out to the FCP Groton team!
6000K HID kit:
Also, my control arm kit came in too! I ordered this kit Friday, Nov 29 and its already here!!! I can't believe they can sell such good products for such a low price, big shout out to the FCP Groton team!
01-24-2011, 12:50 AM
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Re: Hello from Canada! 99.5 A4 1.8T
Nice car! It has different natures.. Thumbs up.. Anyway, I want to greet my families and friends in Ontario, Canada. And to all of the members that live in Canada, hello to all.
01-24-2011, 08:02 PM
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Re: Hello from Canada! 99.5 A4 1.8T
Thanks guys! It definitely needs some work here and there, Canadian winters aren't very nice to European cars lol I also just passed 224 xxx km so wear and tear shows but I do what I can to keep it looking good!
The control arms and brakes took me a while since everything was either seized, rusted, or both! However, after alot of pb blaster, heat, hammers, swearing, and persuasion I got the work done. It drives like a new car, I'm very pleased with the control arm kit and the brakes bite very nice. I also got around to replacing the liscence plate light assblies since one stopped working due to the rusted out terminals and just overall old looking. I ordered some LED replacement bulbs off eBay and they look great and compliment the HIDs very well. I will get some pics up eventually. I mist of lucked out because I don't have any bulb lights or error codes!
The control arms and brakes took me a while since everything was either seized, rusted, or both! However, after alot of pb blaster, heat, hammers, swearing, and persuasion I got the work done. It drives like a new car, I'm very pleased with the control arm kit and the brakes bite very nice. I also got around to replacing the liscence plate light assblies since one stopped working due to the rusted out terminals and just overall old looking. I ordered some LED replacement bulbs off eBay and they look great and compliment the HIDs very well. I will get some pics up eventually. I mist of lucked out because I don't have any bulb lights or error codes!
