So what's next? (says my wife)
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So after finishing an S5 project the other day, my wife says “What’s next?” I think she’s just trying to get me out the house and into the garage for a continuous string of projects. But I don’t have another project, so therefore I need some help…….
What’s done:
-- RS5 style hex grill with camera. The factory one made me think I should become a traveling salesman.
-- Euro Blackline taillights. Much better with a proper amber sweep. Actually inexpensive if you track down the parts yourself. Look superb on Navarra.
-- Euro rear headrests. The monster US ones had to go.
-- Dipstick. “Trust (the computer), but verify” I believe is the phrase.
-- ECS front strut brace. It’s got to improve something.
-- ECS transmission brace. It did help shifts.
-- Full direct TPMS setup. Read my comments elsewhere about false alerts in really low temps with the factory indirect system.
-- RS paddle shifters. Feel and look much better. I was surprised.
-- Carbon fiber shifter. Not the stick on piece. To match the dash trim.
-- Auto brake hold. It’s cool. Get a button from Europe and some wire and it’s inexpensive.
-- Door edge lights. Audi USA is cheap to now put in just reflectors.
-- Emergency triangle. Even cheaper of Audi USA. It’s 5 euro retail and the car has a built-in holder.
-- Center armrest organizer tray. From China, but nice. Far better than the factory deep hole.
-- ECS rubber grommet to keep dirt from spraying from wheel well into engine bay. I guess Audi now does this.
-- Engine compartment side covers. Due in this week.
-- Rubber floor mats for winter. Plush carpeted rear hatch mat. Hanging mesh net in the hatch to hold stuff.
-- Winter BBS SR wheels with Sottozero 3 snow tires.
-- Whole page of coding changes too long to mention.
-- Oil changes, filters, brake flush up to date by me.
Not to be done:
-- Audio upgrades. I have a tin ear for music subtleties and it would be just a waste.
-- ECU upgrade. More power is always better, right? But it would be just a bragging factor since this is a daily driver for me.
-- The passenger info cluster. Wife asked if I really wanted that info right in front of her. She even used the work “nag.”
-- Front or rear low ground effects. You’d have to see my driveway.
-- Exterior carbon fiber parts. The stainless is fine by me on the outside.
Yeah I realize that none of the additions above are earth shattering, but I’ll keep this car a long time and it makes it better for me. So what have I missed that I can’t live without?
What’s done:
-- RS5 style hex grill with camera. The factory one made me think I should become a traveling salesman.
-- Euro Blackline taillights. Much better with a proper amber sweep. Actually inexpensive if you track down the parts yourself. Look superb on Navarra.
-- Euro rear headrests. The monster US ones had to go.
-- Dipstick. “Trust (the computer), but verify” I believe is the phrase.
-- ECS front strut brace. It’s got to improve something.
-- ECS transmission brace. It did help shifts.
-- Full direct TPMS setup. Read my comments elsewhere about false alerts in really low temps with the factory indirect system.
-- RS paddle shifters. Feel and look much better. I was surprised.
-- Carbon fiber shifter. Not the stick on piece. To match the dash trim.
-- Auto brake hold. It’s cool. Get a button from Europe and some wire and it’s inexpensive.
-- Door edge lights. Audi USA is cheap to now put in just reflectors.
-- Emergency triangle. Even cheaper of Audi USA. It’s 5 euro retail and the car has a built-in holder.
-- Center armrest organizer tray. From China, but nice. Far better than the factory deep hole.
-- ECS rubber grommet to keep dirt from spraying from wheel well into engine bay. I guess Audi now does this.
-- Engine compartment side covers. Due in this week.
-- Rubber floor mats for winter. Plush carpeted rear hatch mat. Hanging mesh net in the hatch to hold stuff.
-- Winter BBS SR wheels with Sottozero 3 snow tires.
-- Whole page of coding changes too long to mention.
-- Oil changes, filters, brake flush up to date by me.
Not to be done:
-- Audio upgrades. I have a tin ear for music subtleties and it would be just a waste.
-- ECU upgrade. More power is always better, right? But it would be just a bragging factor since this is a daily driver for me.
-- The passenger info cluster. Wife asked if I really wanted that info right in front of her. She even used the work “nag.”
-- Front or rear low ground effects. You’d have to see my driveway.
-- Exterior carbon fiber parts. The stainless is fine by me on the outside.
Yeah I realize that none of the additions above are earth shattering, but I’ll keep this car a long time and it makes it better for me. So what have I missed that I can’t live without?
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Front mount intercooler. Not sure where you're located but the OEM FMIC is small and lackluster and susceptible to heat soak very easily.
I also got rubber USB covers to close up the holes and prevent water or dirt from getting in them - one in the front USB port and two in the rear under the rear A/C controls.
I also got rubber USB covers to close up the holes and prevent water or dirt from getting in them - one in the front USB port and two in the rear under the rear A/C controls.
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I have euro LEDs for sale, if you want to round out that euro-spec list and take on another project. Had them on my Navarra, then for a bit on the RS ... but probably no more than 5k miles total, and never saw inclement weataher. They're pretty much "as new". Just sayin. ;-)
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Spacers made a nice visual difference on my factory BO 20s. Also I unplugged the exhaust valves, keeping them open all the time. Sets a code in OBDEleven, but that’s it and it gives a nice growl at all times and all speeds.
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I have many of the same “accessories” as you do, and not getting some others for the exact same reasons. I do have one for you though: the euro style sun visors, the ones without warning labels. Really makes a difference. I purchased mine from europrice.
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Your list reads like a lot of what I want to do.
I'd love more info on how you managed the euro tail lamp swap without resorting to an an expensive kit/support from a US vendor.
If she wants you out of the house, maybe a nice long drive is in order.
I'd love more info on how you managed the euro tail lamp swap without resorting to an an expensive kit/support from a US vendor.
If she wants you out of the house, maybe a nice long drive is in order.
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As always, great minds think alike.
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Front mount intercooler. Not sure where you're located but the OEM FMIC is small and lackluster and susceptible to heat soak very easily.
I also got rubber USB covers to close up the holes and prevent water or dirt from getting in them - one in the front USB port and two in the rear under the rear A/C controls.
I also got rubber USB covers to close up the holes and prevent water or dirt from getting in them - one in the front USB port and two in the rear under the rear A/C controls.
USB covers -yes.
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I have euro LEDs for sale, if you want to round out that euro-spec list and take on another project. Had them on my Navarra, then for a bit on the RS ... but probably no more than 5k miles total, and never saw inclement weataher. They're pretty much "as new". Just sayin. ;-)
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Warning triangles are required in Europe. You can buy one at a gas station in Germany off the shelf. Or here in the US I just punched in "warning triangle" into ebay and you can get a set of THREE in the proper plastic cases delivered to your house for $15. That just reinforces my gripe that Audi buys them for $1.50, but somehow can't afford to give us one in the US. They're not Volvo I guess.