The all white look was very popular in the mid 80's like this AMG.
The all white look was very popular in the mid 80's like this AMG.
EvanB wrote:teamilluminata wrote:Ah-ha, I thought it looked familiar but the grille looks slightly different than any Saab I remember.EvanB wrote: What is that car in the corner?An old Saab wagon.
if I remember I'll snap a picture and/or look at the badge on it.
SyntheticBlinkerFluid wrote: 2.0 or 3.2?
2.0 turbo. The second 2.0-ish Audi turbo in the fleet.
gamby wrote: In reply to teamilluminata: I vote white-on-white, only because the 97-98 Integra Type R imprinted on my very hard. Of course, it'll need to be lowered once it's wearing the new wheels.
Due to a request from a good customer they are going to be black. Would have been nice (and cheaper) to rock some white wheels on it though.
Now you mention it it does look a little high.
jrw1621 wrote: The all white look was very popular in the mid 80's like this AMG.
Ah, found memories of the mid-eighties. I was young then, alas. Now I am white on pale white. White hair, pale white limey skin!
(full disclosure, for some strange reason hair's not gone white or even gray yet. Bit perplexed to be honest. I stress out enough)
Car is now integrated into the "fleet". Here it is in the driveway in a BRAID sandwich.
I've only driven the car a few dozen miles, mostly in town, and have a few observations. The car is indeed quite quick but not very engaging. If anything the steering is way too light with almost zero feedback. I like the Sport mode of the DSG especially round town. It makes the manual shift, even with the flappy paddles somewhat pointless. Although I like the luxury aspects and neat features after two days I think at least around town I still prefer to drive my Jeep, Sprinter, Outback or, of course, my UR quattro. All have a lot more character though I still think the A3 looks amazing in white.
This is currently the only car I own that doesn't have BRAID wheels on it. Wheels are on their way though. Should be here soon. They are going to be black in order to accomodate a customer who has recently changed his mind and now wants silver. When his silver ones come in I get his black ones. I am still intrigued about white though. Maybe for summer. Winter tires are already here. Pilot Alpin PA3 from Michelin:
I left foot brake most of the time, both on the street and on the track (but for very different reasons of course) and apparantly I'm overlapping the brake and throttle some as quite often the car has cut the gas coming up to an intersection so emphatically that there is no throttle when I get back on it. Of course, I then press it further so when it comes back on it takes off like a rocket. Not very dignified. Can this be dialed out with any of the aftermarket chips? It would be quite a problem on the track or autocrossing.
I also just realised there is such a thing as a "front plate delete panel" available for states that don't require front license plates. It never occurred to me until I saw an A4 in the parking lot yesterday. Now this one just looks all wrong in the front.
Like this though I think they have two chrome strips
Mines an 07. I think they have to be for prior to some facelift or something.
Seem to cost a couple of hundred from Audi. Anyone know of a less expensive source?
My wife's going to drive it to work for a few days. If she ever gives it back I'll slap on a remote start (any recomendations?), an iPod connection and maybe heated seats. And BRAID wheels of course :)
Now we have had the car for almost a week and it has gotten used to it's new home I thought it was time to introduce it to my UR quattro. Didn't want it to think it was the only nice German car we have in the family. The introductions went quite well; no hissing or spitting in evidence. Now the quattro has to go away for the winter the A3 can settle down as top dog but it knows, come spring it will have to give way to the BOSS.
Not much family resemblance here though IMHO.
I wish there were neighborhoods that nice in SoCal that weren't a bazillion dollars!
I drove a friend's A3 and felt the same as you do. I think driving involving cars kind of ruins the newer stuff. I blame my early 911.
Move to Michigan bluesideup. Houses are cheaper than quattros !
Finally got my hands on the A3 again. My wife's been driving it and was loathed to give it back. Had a few things I wanted to change and some issues I wanted to address so I slapped it up on the hoist.
First thing on the list was the license plate delete. Got one from the local dealer so I knew it would be right. I think it makes a world of difference.
Took the oil filler cap off and found all this gunk! It's not using coolant so I'm hoping this is due to its short run cycles being shuffled around the dealer's lot a not warming up properly. The oil is supossed to be new though it looks darker than I'd expect. It still has one free Audi oil change left so I'll get it in to the dealer soon.
I went ahead and changed the oil pump cam follower as many people have advised. The old one showed slight wear marks on the surface and the new one came dressed like a cure for something.
The hardest part of the exercide was getting the plastic engine cover/intake off and I managed to break a few of the clips doing so. I think some of them may have been broken before so I suspect this is just one of those Audi things that happens. All went back together ok so I assume it will be all right as is?
I put the new license plate on and BRAID holder.
and picked up a cool USB memory stick in the form of an Audi Key. I think I'll get a red one too for the quattro.
Also mounted some winter tires in case that ever shows up. Still on the OE wheels. BRAIDs are on the boat.
Well, that was quick. Seems like it's spring already. Time for summer rubber (and wheels of course):
Kumho Ecsta LE Sport 225/40-18 mounted on BRAID Winrace A 18x8 ET45. I like them better than the silver ones but am still intrigued by white.
Rarely do I say this, but that bitch needs to be lowered!
Looks good Paul. Saw your wife buzzing about recently while headed across 14 Mile Rd. Thought I'd blow the horn and wave then realized she has no idea who I am.
You'd like the whote wheels until the third time in one week that you had to wash them...then not so much.
Todd (supplier to the H-6 Outback)
HiTempguy wrote: Rarely do I say this, but that bitch needs to be lowered!
I think I agree.
wawazat wrote: Looks good Paul. Saw your wife buzzing about recently while headed across 14 Mile Rd. Thought I'd blow the horn and wave then realized she has no idea who I am. You'd like the whote wheels until the third time in one week that you had to wash them...then not so much. Todd (supplier to the H-6 Outback)
Hah. No worries Todd. With the stuff I make her drive around in she's used to it.
I've just realised I didn't post any pictures of the winter wheels. Well. here you go. Michelin Alpin somethin-or-others on BRAID Winrace A 17x8, ET45,
I like your addition! I've been considering the A3 as an addition to my family as well due to the addition to our family. My son is ten months old now and the Sentra isn't cutting it.
teamilluminata wrote: Also mounted some winter tires in case that ever shows up. Still on the OE wheels. BRAIDs are on the boat.
Just out of curiosity how long does it take a set of wheels to come in once ordered? Mine would be a custom size. I once ordered a set of wheels from the UK but after 18 months I canceled my order because they still were 'on the boat'. :(
chknhwk wrote: I like your addition! I've been considering the A3 as an addition to my family as well due to the addition to our family. My son is ten months old now and the Sentra isn't cutting it.teamilluminata wrote: Also mounted some winter tires in case that ever shows up. Still on the OE wheels. BRAIDs are on the boat.Just out of curiosity how long does it take a set of wheels to come in once ordered? Mine would be a custom size. I once ordered a set of wheels from the UK but after 18 months I canceled my order because they still were 'on the boat'. :(
It's a very nice car. Bit pricey but you can feel why.
We place a stock order about once a quarter so in theory you are at most 13 weeks away. As it happens we just placed one so right now you are at about 13 weeks, or 12. However, we do drop ship a lot of wheels direct to our customers from Europe, usually in 2 weeks or less. This costs around $65-85 per wheel typically which, if you are in the higher end stuff, is not too bad. Stock order wheels usually have to ship somewhere so you can offset that cost as well.
What "custom" size do you need? Most of our wheels, except what we stock for Subarus and the like, are made to order anyway, so I guess they are all custom in a way.
17x8.5", 5x108, +42 offset, 63.6mm centerbore. I really, REALLY like the mesh seven... But mostly ilk take anything, depending on price. Beggars can't be choosers and all. :D
Found your website and got prices off of it. They're just a little more than I paid for my Work XSA wheels but then again the Works were on clearance.
I see that BraidUSA.com has prices now, they didn't the last time I looked.
chknhwk wrote: Found your website and got prices off of it. They're just a little more than I paid for my Work XSA wheels but then again the Works were on clearance. I see that BraidUSA.com has prices now, they didn't the last time I looked.
and better too.
Do you mean the Forge Seven? They are yummy.
Yes, them. They're definitely on the list of possibilities.
chknhwk wrote: Yes, them. They're definitely on the list of possibilities.
Interesting. Where did you find prices for the forged wheels? I didn't think we'd published them yet.
I like the wheels that are on it now.
teamilluminata wrote:chknhwk wrote: Yes, them. They're definitely on the list of possibilities.Interesting. Where did you find prices for the forged wheels? I didn't think we'd published them yet.
This page was listed under the 3 piece: http://www.braidusa.com/comp_3pc.htm
And on your site:
http://teamilluminata.com/Shop/Braid/comp3piece.htm
That's what I'm going by and it's pretty comparable to the other companies I've been looking at.
GPS, which car? The A3 or my Jaguar?
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