a few iphone pics of the joey mod results from last weekend...

sNoSTaRR · 10-09-2008, 05:03 PM

If i find my camera, which has close to 50 pics of the entire process, I'll post a write-up.

this is all you get until then.

Dr Brian · 10-09-2008, 05:28 PM

did you bypass your N249?

sNoSTaRR · 10-09-2008, 05:39 PM

leaving it may give me a little motivation to get on it

I may do the N249 this weekend after i install my short shifter.

quattrothatcould · 10-09-2008, 06:31 PM

And second the blackout grills

A4darkness · 10-09-2008, 10:50 PM

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diagnosticator1 · 10-09-2008, 11:09 PM

I may have missed the info if already explained, if that's the case please refer me.

How exactly did you remove the housing lenses? You mentioned using a hair dryer, and it took a long time, but I'm unclear on how the adhesive was handled and how the lens was removed.
Besides a heat source, what tool was used removing the lenses?

TIA

sNoSTaRR · 10-10-2008, 09:02 AM

you gotta soften the plastic up enough with the hair dryer (the clear plastic lens doesnt soften ) and pry the softened black plastic away from the clear plastic with the flat head.

I used one of the pick tools, mostly, to create enough space to wedge my flathead between the two plastics.

The portion of the black plastic that's glued to the clear plastic will end up looking deformed before the two pieces separate. There's really no way around this.

The adhesive, essentially, remains intact. I found that it didn't really soften much, just separated with the heated plastic - either as a result of the heating, force used to pry the pieces apart, or a combination of both.

Again... separating the pieces was a pain in the ass. I felt like giving up after the first hour or so. There's a lot of glue in there, just be patient and don't try to rush your way through it.

Dr Brian · 10-10-2008, 10:01 AM

Thanks! dig the light mod, wish i could see in person.

sNoSTaRR · 10-10-2008, 10:08 AM

sNoSTaRR · 10-10-2008, 10:08 AM

10-09-2008, 05:03 PM	#1
sNoSTaRR AudiWorld Super User Account #: 56878 Join Date: May 2003 Location: N. Korea Posts: 11,068	a few iphone pics of the joey mod results from last weekend... If i find my camera, which has close to 50 pics of the entire process, I'll post a write-up. this is all you get until then. __________________ ============================================ APR stage 1+ software \|\| Milltek Sport catback exhaust \|\| Bosch TT225 injectors \|\| Bosch 710 diverter valve \|\| Neuspeed Race springs \|\| RS4 rear sway \|\| AMS Short Shifter \|\| AWE gunmetal pedals \|\| 18" gunmetal RS4 reps \|\| 55watt 5000k HID kit \|\| Joey mod \|\| Trunk lip spoiler \|\| Audi Sport rubber floor mats \|\| RNS-E \|\| Icelink wish list: Big Brakes! \|\| Oettinger or USP front \|\| S4 Rear \|\| S4 Door blades \|\| FMIC \|\| GT28RS Turbo Kit \|\| boost gauge \|\| clutch upgrade --------------------------------------- old enough to know better.. but young enough to not give a f*ck fat kids ride skis... WINTER 08/09' SEASON STATS: Stevens Pass - 23 Snoqualmie Pass - 3 Mt.Baker - 2 Crystal Mt. - 1 Whistler - 2 Mt. Hood - 1 Mt. Bachelor - Mission Ridge - R.I.P. M. Ammon

10-09-2008, 05:28 PM	#2
Dr Brian Member Account #: 137310 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 394	u need to black out that lower grill, we have the same color car and it makes a big diff did you bypass your N249?

10-09-2008, 05:39 PM	#3
sNoSTaRR AudiWorld Super User Account #: 56878 Join Date: May 2003 Location: N. Korea Posts: 11,068	I plan on blacking out the lower and upper grills when i replace the bumper. leaving it may give me a little motivation to get on it I may do the N249 this weekend after i install my short shifter. __________________ ============================================ APR stage 1+ software \|\| Milltek Sport catback exhaust \|\| Bosch TT225 injectors \|\| Bosch 710 diverter valve \|\| Neuspeed Race springs \|\| RS4 rear sway \|\| AMS Short Shifter \|\| AWE gunmetal pedals \|\| 18" gunmetal RS4 reps \|\| 55watt 5000k HID kit \|\| Joey mod \|\| Trunk lip spoiler \|\| Audi Sport rubber floor mats \|\| RNS-E \|\| Icelink wish list: Big Brakes! \|\| Oettinger or USP front \|\| S4 Rear \|\| S4 Door blades \|\| FMIC \|\| GT28RS Turbo Kit \|\| boost gauge \|\| clutch upgrade --------------------------------------- old enough to know better.. but young enough to not give a f*ck fat kids ride skis... WINTER 08/09' SEASON STATS: Stevens Pass - 23 Snoqualmie Pass - 3 Mt.Baker - 2 Crystal Mt. - 1 Whistler - 2 Mt. Hood - 1 Mt. Bachelor - Mission Ridge - R.I.P. M. Ammon

10-09-2008, 06:31 PM	#4
quattrothatcould AudiWorld Super User Account #: 105649 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 12,818	Looks fantastic And second the blackout grills __________________ -Matt 2004 Audi A4 1.8t 6MT Quattro "Modding is like herpes; once you get the itch, it never leaves."- OpenSkye Dahlback \| Milltek \| AWE \| Vogtland \| H-Sport \| Oettinger \| BFGoodrich \| Thule \| OEM+ \| Dents Wish List: Stasis Torsen Center Differential, S4 Recaros (Black leather), Affordable parking in Washington DC KMD Tuning Stock Dyno (w/ Milltek): 162.5 HP; 164.5 ft/lbs TQ Dahlback Stage 2 Dyno (w/ AWE FMIC, Milltek): 244.8 HP; 312.8 ft/lbs TQ 2002 Audi 1.8t K04'd Tiptronic Gone but not forgotten

10-09-2008, 10:50 PM	#5
A4darkness AudiWorld Super User Account #: 55993 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,058	Nice work. And you know I'm gonna say it... ... __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The switch to vB = FAIL I am now at: q u a t t r o w o r l d . c o m Installs: Alpine Head Unit \| Blackout Grills \| RS4 Rear Sway Bar \| Strat Short Shifter \| Delsa Rear Spoiler \| Retro Solutions HIDs \| * Comments may be peppered with sarcasm which are only intended for good times, never maliciousness.

10-09-2008, 11:09 PM	#6
diagnosticator1 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 98458 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,130	Questions: ... I may have missed the info if already explained, if that's the case please refer me. How exactly did you remove the housing lenses? You mentioned using a hair dryer, and it took a long time, but I'm unclear on how the adhesive was handled and how the lens was removed. Besides a heat source, what tool was used removing the lenses? TIA

10-10-2008, 09:02 AM	#7
sNoSTaRR AudiWorld Super User Account #: 56878 Join Date: May 2003 Location: N. Korea Posts: 11,068	Hair dryer, pick set, flat head screw driver and a couple hours per housing. you gotta soften the plastic up enough with the hair dryer (the clear plastic lens doesnt soften ) and pry the softened black plastic away from the clear plastic with the flat head. I used one of the pick tools, mostly, to create enough space to wedge my flathead between the two plastics. The portion of the black plastic that's glued to the clear plastic will end up looking deformed before the two pieces separate. There's really no way around this. The adhesive, essentially, remains intact. I found that it didn't really soften much, just separated with the heated plastic - either as a result of the heating, force used to pry the pieces apart, or a combination of both. Again... separating the pieces was a pain in the ass. I felt like giving up after the first hour or so. There's a lot of glue in there, just be patient and don't try to rush your way through it. __________________ ============================================ APR stage 1+ software \|\| Milltek Sport catback exhaust \|\| Bosch TT225 injectors \|\| Bosch 710 diverter valve \|\| Neuspeed Race springs \|\| RS4 rear sway \|\| AMS Short Shifter \|\| AWE gunmetal pedals \|\| 18" gunmetal RS4 reps \|\| 55watt 5000k HID kit \|\| Joey mod \|\| Trunk lip spoiler \|\| Audi Sport rubber floor mats \|\| RNS-E \|\| Icelink wish list: Big Brakes! \|\| Oettinger or USP front \|\| S4 Rear \|\| S4 Door blades \|\| FMIC \|\| GT28RS Turbo Kit \|\| boost gauge \|\| clutch upgrade --------------------------------------- old enough to know better.. but young enough to not give a f*ck fat kids ride skis... WINTER 08/09' SEASON STATS: Stevens Pass - 23 Snoqualmie Pass - 3 Mt.Baker - 2 Crystal Mt. - 1 Whistler - 2 Mt. Hood - 1 Mt. Bachelor - Mission Ridge - R.I.P. M. Ammon

10-10-2008, 10:01 AM	#8
Dr Brian Member Account #: 137310 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 394	can you post a side view of your car? Looking to get some wheels and thinking RS4's 18 or 19 Thanks! dig the light mod, wish i could see in person.

10-10-2008, 10:08 AM	#9
sNoSTaRR AudiWorld Super User Account #: 56878 Join Date: May 2003 Location: N. Korea Posts: 11,068	The closest to a pure side view (pre joey mod) i have available right now: __________________ ============================================ APR stage 1+ software \|\| Milltek Sport catback exhaust \|\| Bosch TT225 injectors \|\| Bosch 710 diverter valve \|\| Neuspeed Race springs \|\| RS4 rear sway \|\| AMS Short Shifter \|\| AWE gunmetal pedals \|\| 18" gunmetal RS4 reps \|\| 55watt 5000k HID kit \|\| Joey mod \|\| Trunk lip spoiler \|\| Audi Sport rubber floor mats \|\| RNS-E \|\| Icelink wish list: Big Brakes! \|\| Oettinger or USP front \|\| S4 Rear \|\| S4 Door blades \|\| FMIC \|\| GT28RS Turbo Kit \|\| boost gauge \|\| clutch upgrade --------------------------------------- old enough to know better.. but young enough to not give a f*ck fat kids ride skis... WINTER 08/09' SEASON STATS: Stevens Pass - 23 Snoqualmie Pass - 3 Mt.Baker - 2 Crystal Mt. - 1 Whistler - 2 Mt. Hood - 1 Mt. Bachelor - Mission Ridge - R.I.P. M. Ammon

10-10-2008, 10:08 AM	#10
sNoSTaRR AudiWorld Super User Account #: 56878 Join Date: May 2003 Location: N. Korea Posts: 11,068	ty __________________ ============================================ APR stage 1+ software \|\| Milltek Sport catback exhaust \|\| Bosch TT225 injectors \|\| Bosch 710 diverter valve \|\| Neuspeed Race springs \|\| RS4 rear sway \|\| AMS Short Shifter \|\| AWE gunmetal pedals \|\| 18" gunmetal RS4 reps \|\| 55watt 5000k HID kit \|\| Joey mod \|\| Trunk lip spoiler \|\| Audi Sport rubber floor mats \|\| RNS-E \|\| Icelink wish list: Big Brakes! \|\| Oettinger or USP front \|\| S4 Rear \|\| S4 Door blades \|\| FMIC \|\| GT28RS Turbo Kit \|\| boost gauge \|\| clutch upgrade --------------------------------------- old enough to know better.. but young enough to not give a f*ck fat kids ride skis... WINTER 08/09' SEASON STATS: Stevens Pass - 23 Snoqualmie Pass - 3 Mt.Baker - 2 Crystal Mt. - 1 Whistler - 2 Mt. Hood - 1 Mt. Bachelor - Mission Ridge - R.I.P. M. Ammon

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