besthaticouldo - Orange County, CA

[besthaticouldo]

here is my thread, dedicated to my car. not much done to it. short mod list

Neuspeed Sport Springs
Bilstein Dampers
TurboXS Diverter Valve
ECS Lightweight Crank Pulley
Black Wrinkle Coat Valve Cover
034MS Brushed Stainless Steel Coil Cover
Audi S-Line Steering Wheel
NSP Column Gauge Pod and Boost Gauge
ECS Stubby Antenna
Amber Corners & Sidemarkers
17x7 Alt Rival Wheels
Badgeless Grille


heres a few pics.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/besthaticouldo/B5/Drop/DSC01308.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/besthaticouldo/B5/Drop/DSC01309.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/besthaticouldo/B5/Sept%2021st/09212009472.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/besthaticouldo/B5/Sept%2021st/09212009473.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/besthaticouldo/B5/Sept%2021st/09212009474.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/besthaticouldo/B5/Sept%2021st/09212009475.jpg

i'll keep updating this thread as more gets done.

[beaumisbro]

looking good dude, really liking the wheels :)

[VAGguy]

Heh, the coolant bottle matches the corner markers. Nice Touch! $35 for a new one will fix that.

[besthaticouldo]

Heh, the coolant bottle matches the corner markers. Nice Touch! $35 for a new one will fix that.

i'll probably get a new one.

doesn't someone make a black one?

[Rashidwallace]

Dude i got same type, color like that. Big up man

[grayscale]

i believe a4's have dark gray coolant expansion tanks

[chanyote66]

You can paint your coolant tank, just leave a small (maybe a 1/2") strip down it to see the level.

[toastermcfunk]

mmmm ambers

[MicBicPic]

Nice color..... I haven't seen too many like that

have you looked into getting battery tray cover?? That would definately help to clean up the look under the hood

[slodogg]

that's clean dude :thumbup:

[besthaticouldo]

yea eventually i'll get a battery cover..

so just wanted to update with the motor build plans....
- Kinetic Turbo Manifold (replacing cracked stocker)
- GPopshop Upgraded K04
- Full Turbo Back Exhaust with Cat (CARB sucks)
- 034 Intake Manifold Spacer
- ECS RA4 Stage 2 Clutch
- S4 Mounts w/ APR Snub Mount
- Giac Tuning
- JHM Shifter Trio

that'll probably take me the next year to complete. but it'll be worth it when it's done.

[besthaticouldo]

got a few xmas presents for myself and the b5...

got...
s4 motor and tranny mounts (sitting in box on floor)
wetterauer 1bar tune (coming after 1st)
evoms intake (coming after 1st)
APR snub mount (ordering on 4th)
FK HiTec Springs (on car)
Depo Projectors (on car)
55w 4300k HIDs (on car)
full 2.5 catback exhaust (sometime mid january after i order maggie mufflers)

[NEWMAN'SOWN]

^ Pics or it didn't happen. :P :lol:

[GnarPassatWagon]

I want to see ^^^^^^ :D

[jacquesthemonkey]

Wowza!

[besthaticouldo]

im gonna work on getting some pics this week, its dirty haha.

[besthaticouldo]

intake will be here next monday, paid for tune and snub mount last night.

also ordered the NB sunglass holder...

may get a b5.5 center console...may hit up a junkyard and see what i can find.

[JTninja]

pics :D

[bobtongco]

^ Pics or it didn't happen. :P :lol:

Tough crowd here, hahaha!

[besthaticouldo]

installed the NB sunglass holder...

my PCV destroyed itself...

[indoubtnailit]

Nice looking I need to take a few pics om mine and post them...

[besthaticouldo]

few updated pics for you guys

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/besthaticouldo/IMG00146-20100317-1744.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/besthaticouldo/IMG00147-20100317-1745.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/besthaticouldo/IMG00148-20100317-1745.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/besthaticouldo/IMG00149-20100317-1745.jpg

[BlueBayou]

black rubstrips will look nice :)

[besthaticouldo]

black rubstrips will look nice :)

im thinking so...the weather is warming up, its like 80* here. i may get to doing it.

[BlueBayou]

Make sure you do it somewhere cool, not in the direct sunlight. It won't mold right if you do. I did mine on a day when it was about 40F and the coats sat perfectly even with no runs because it was quick to become viscous.

[besthaticouldo]

i have a garage i can do it in...thanks for the heads up though.

[BlueBayou]

Ok, keep the windows and door open in that garage or you'll pass out hahaha, I got close. Also, FYI, it comes off hands quite easily so don't worry too much about spraying your fingers or something. Also, minor over spray can be removed with a good wax by hand. :thumbup:

[JTninja]

Car's lookin good! Black rubs would probably look good...

btw...


s4 motor and tranny mounts (sitting in box on floor)
wetterauer 1bar tune (coming after 1st)
evoms intake (coming after 1st)
APR snub mount (ordering on 4th)
full 2.5 catback exhaust (sometime mid january after i order maggie mufflers)

PICS!!! Lets get this thing going! :D

[besthaticouldo]

Ok, keep the windows and door open in that garage or you'll pass out hahaha, I got close. Also, FYI, it comes off hands quite easily so don't worry too much about spraying your fingers or something. Also, minor over spray can be removed with a good wax by hand. :thumbup:

ok cool, thanks for the tips!

Car's lookin good! Black rubs would probably look good...

btw...



PICS!!! Lets get this thing going! :D

the only thing i haven't done is the exhaust...lol, you just want pics of engine mods?! lol