B7 S4 Avant

[JPO]

Re: B7 S4 Avant

Thanks for the comments guys, photography is my main hobby. That's how I started looking at Eurodrivers, I did a photo shoot of a members baby.



I know it's not going to be generally popular in the Euro crowd, but I love the look and I'm right around 40 lbs wheel all in. After feeling the difference I'm looking for some other lightweight rims for winters. I'm thinking TDR Pro Race 1.3's or some OZ multispoke.

What were the previous wheels/tires coming in at per corner?

[S4Avant]

Re: B7 S4 Avant

Right around 60 lbs. 19x8.5 ADR M-sports @ 34 lbs/wheel and 245/35-19 Falken 452 @ 25 lbs/tire. These are 18/22.


S4 by ryankarr, on Flickr

[S4Avant]

Re: B7 S4 Avant

Just got my ECU back from JHM, man what a difference. Now I have to start filling up with 94 so as it will adjust accordingly with time. Just ordered a PCV valve and some valve cover gaskets. Been using a large amount of oil lately, with white smoke out the exhaust. I always knew the valve seals were a little worn, I'm thinking a malfunctioning PCV valve could be making it a lot worse.

If anyone sees a super low mileage long block out there, let me know! I might just drop one in instead of tearing this one apart. I'm on the "built engine" list at JHM as they've hinted that's a possibility soon.

A few more from that same photoshoot:


DSC_3788 by ryankarr, on Flickr


DSC_3721 by ryankarr, on Flickr

[JPO]

Re: B7 S4 Avant

Just got my ECU back from JHM, man what a difference. Now I have to start filling up with 94 so as it will adjust accordingly with time. Just ordered a PCV valve and some valve cover gaskets. Been using a large amount of oil lately, with white smoke out the exhaust. I always knew the valve seals were a little worn, I'm thinking a malfunctioning PCV valve could be making it a lot worse.

If anyone sees a super low mileage long block out there, let me know! I might just drop one in instead of tearing this one apart. I'm on the "built engine" list at JHM as they've hinted that's a possibility soon.

The JHM tune does make a huge difference; I wish I'd done it sooner. The bad part is now that I have launch assist I find myself tempted to play with it all the time. Sorry clutch. I hope you get some love with the PVC and gaskets RE your oil consumption. I have a leakdown tester you could borrow as well if you are so inclined.

[S4Avant]

Re: B7 S4 Avant

I'm still breaking in my new clutch, so no launch control yet.

Got myself some plasti-dip to see if I liked blacked out trim or not. Definite yes, so I'm going to move to some more permanent solutions. I'm also going to go to black roof rails and side mirrors.


RAK_4793 by ryankarr, on Flickr


RAK_4796 by ryankarr, on Flickr


RAK_4785 by ryankarr, on Flickr

[R_Ethug]

Re: B7 S4 Avant

thats an awesome color!

[GINCH]

Re: B7 S4 Avant

Yeah looks super hot. Whats the name of that color? Must be some audi exclusive special order color!

[S4Avant]

Re: B7 S4 Avant

No idea on the name. Was just listed as "Special Build" and it's apparently not a standard colour on any car/model. Alternates between a blue and a blue-green depending on the light.

[R_Ethug]

Re: B7 S4 Avant

yea i'd have to check the color chart.. did you get it in the US? def a special color! nice job

[nismodrifter]

Re: B7 S4 Avant

Color has always amazed me since you posted pics. Baltic Green is the closest thing that comes to mind.

I am not familiar with B7 Audi's but is there a decal under the trunk mat (ie: spare tire access) that you could possibly get a paint code from? Curious to know what is found

edit:
because I'm bored...did some googling. you listed the color in a post on AZ when you bought the car lol. Murano Green!

[S4Avant]

Re: B7 S4 Avant

I thought it was Murano green at the time, but later found out it wasn't. Now I have no idea what it is. I will check out the trunk mat and see if there's anything there. It's a Canadian car too.

[petoria]

Re: B7 S4 Avant

Wow that's beautiful. I wish the RS4 came to Canada as an avant. Where are the 4.2 brothas? Perhaps a meet. I creep here on ED, but I don't post. Here's to my first post! Cheers!

[S4Avant]

Re: B7 S4 Avant

Update

Very exciting news. My car will be one of the first 3 customer cars to received a fully built engine and stage 2 supercharger system from JHM. I'll be taking it down to California sometime in the next month to spend the winter there. 550 - 600 hp at the wheels is the goal of stage 2, but still being finalized.

[P Arkus]

Re: B7 S4 Avant

^^^Wowzers. Congrats!!!!

[cam_wmh]

Re: B7 S4 Avant

Update

Very exciting news. My car will be one of the first 3 customer cars to received a fully built engine and stage 2 supercharger system from JHM. I'll be taking it down to California sometime in the next month to spend the winter there. 550 - 600 hp at the wheels is the goal of stage 2, but still being finalized.