Just bought a 1.8 quattro, speical ed on monday, thought I (m)

Zoich · 01-12-2005, 06:12 AM

give everyone a shout!
Also is there a "welcome the new member" link/thread where I can learn more about this car? (this is actually my fiancee's car)
I am itching already to learn the list of mods I may be able to do with this car -- nothing tacky or ricey. What are some common ones people do? I am looking at things that are more cosmetic, and simple mechanical ones that I can do it myself. For example, this car didn't come with xenon, so I would put that as my priority. Also where is a good source to buy Audi part/accessory -- I am also looking to buy genuine A4 rubber floor mats for the winter.

Thanks guys.

I have had a lot of fun with my 99 5 series over at the roadfly board, I am looking forward to get to know the people here!

A4Rye · 01-12-2005, 06:14 AM

then hold on tight :-)

Click for FA Q

audiboi · 01-12-2005, 06:20 AM

clairparts.com for oem Audi products.

for xenon lights, you may want to consider ecode xenons (they are european spec xenon headlights rather than us - so they dont have the orange reflectors) be prepared to spend some money on these.

A4Rye · 01-12-2005, 06:24 AM

of headlight theft

Zoich · 01-12-2005, 06:51 AM

xenons won't have the self-leving feature like the stocks? Or is that already been prewired? I am surprised there is a market for stolen xenon lights!! That's crazy. I live in the suburbs so it's pretty safe, sometime I forget to lower my garage door at night. When you said pricey, how much will I be looking at (genuine audi parts of course). When I retrofitted my 99 5 series with euro spec (clear corners) angel eyes (>2001) xenon headlights, it was just about $1,400.

palewhitemale · 01-12-2005, 06:56 AM

including me... you should go to audizine....

Just kidding, check out the search feature, it'll get you some good stuff, if you can't find it there, just ask. That's why we post here.

-bill

Matt Devo · 01-12-2005, 08:07 AM

Zoich · 01-12-2005, 10:49 AM

?PROXUS? · 01-12-2005, 11:04 AM

That's the best mod for $$$ you can do. Makes your 1.8 way faster (additional 30-40 HP and +~40 torque)

Too bad you didn't get xenons at dealers. I think that would be cheaper (+ saving install time) than buying aftermarket...well, too late

Clear your corners - that cost you just time, no $

Turbosport · 01-12-2005, 11:13 AM

so even if he wanted to get it from a dealer, no dice

01-12-2005, 06:12 AM	#1
Zoich New Member Account #: 86642 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 16	Just bought a 1.8 quattro, speical ed on monday, thought I (m) give everyone a shout! Also is there a "welcome the new member" link/thread where I can learn more about this car? (this is actually my fiancee's car) I am itching already to learn the list of mods I may be able to do with this car -- nothing tacky or ricey. What are some common ones people do? I am looking at things that are more cosmetic, and simple mechanical ones that I can do it myself. For example, this car didn't come with xenon, so I would put that as my priority. Also where is a good source to buy Audi part/accessory -- I am also looking to buy genuine A4 rubber floor mats for the winter. Thanks guys. I have had a lot of fun with my 99 5 series over at the roadfly board, I am looking forward to get to know the people here!

01-12-2005, 06:14 AM	#2
A4Rye AudiWorld Super User Account #: 59346 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 11,567	Welcome, start with reading the A4 FAQ to get yourself aquainted then hold on tight :-) Click for FA Q

01-12-2005, 06:20 AM	#3
audiboi AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 46281 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,704	places to go clairparts.com for oem Audi products. for xenon lights, you may want to consider ecode xenons (they are european spec xenon headlights rather than us - so they dont have the orange reflectors) be prepared to spend some money on these. __________________

01-12-2005, 06:24 AM	#4
A4Rye AudiWorld Super User Account #: 59346 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 11,567	However keep in mind that if you live in a metropolitan area that there are high instances of headlight theft

01-12-2005, 06:51 AM	#5
Zoich New Member Account #: 86642 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 16	Thanks guys. I am going to assume that the retrofited (m) xenons won't have the self-leving feature like the stocks? Or is that already been prewired? I am surprised there is a market for stolen xenon lights!! That's crazy. I live in the suburbs so it's pretty safe, sometime I forget to lower my garage door at night. When you said pricey, how much will I be looking at (genuine audi parts of course). When I retrofitted my 99 5 series with euro spec (clear corners) angel eyes (>2001) xenon headlights, it was just about $1,400.

01-12-2005, 06:56 AM	#6
palewhitemale Junior Member Account #: 68138 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,324	the people here are a waste of your time. including me... you should go to audizine.... Just kidding, check out the search feature, it'll get you some good stuff, if you can't find it there, just ask. That's why we post here. -bill __________________ AIM: palewhitemale@mac.com 2004.5 / Audi A4 Avant / 1.8t / Quattro / 6 Speed Atlas / Ebony / Sport Package / Painted Lowers Lighting Package / Premium Sound Aesthetics: Blackout Front Rings / Completely Debadged Rear / 35% (front) 10% (rear) Solarguard Black Tint / AWE Pedal Kit / Hardwired V1 / Mods: K&N Panel / Forge 007 DV / Ecode FMIC / TT225 Injectors / Revo Software / SPS3 controller / Thermal Race Exhaust / B5S4 Front Brakes / Tein Custom SS Coilovers / Neuspeed 24mm rear sway (waiting to be installed)

01-12-2005, 08:07 AM	#7
Matt Devo Senior Member Account #: 52813 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 6,875	no auto-level, $1k w/new ballasts etc, ~$700 to reuse old parts __________________ ------------- 2002 A4 1.8T 5M. 130k miles and counting AIM/Gamertag: denimA4turbo

01-12-2005, 10:49 AM	#8
Zoich New Member Account #: 86642 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 16	between this and the bimmer.roadfly.org board, not sure where I'll actually find the time to work!

01-12-2005, 11:04 AM	#9
?PROXUS? Junior Member Account #: 69091 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,496	REVO program - on sale now for $399 I guess... That's the best mod for $$$ you can do. Makes your 1.8 way faster (additional 30-40 HP and +~40 torque) Too bad you didn't get xenons at dealers. I think that would be cheaper (+ saving install time) than buying aftermarket...well, too late Clear your corners - that cost you just time, no $ __________________ .

01-12-2005, 11:13 AM	#10
Turbosport Elder Member Account #: 31738 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 26,019	i don't believe special edition A4's were offered w/ xenons so even if he wanted to get it from a dealer, no dice __________________ 2008 Brilliant Black A4 2.0tqm S-line Titanium... AWE Center Vent Boost Guage, Escort X50 Hardwired Parrot CK3000 Evolution with Multican Adapter RNS-E Retrofit AIM: Viper33182 AWOT Braintrust: "Q" AWOT j00 crew:Chai!

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