My Sprint Blue S5 modifications build thread...

zee007 · 27th February 2010, 02:14 PM

OK - first few shots of the new motor! I'm absolutely LOVING this thing...

Mods so far have been:
- Eibach Springs
- H&R Spacers (20mm Fr/25mm R)
- Yellow PIAA Fog Lights
- 6000k HID Bulbs
- Tints (35 front, 20 rear and back)
- LED plate bulbs
- VAGCOM mods

I have a couple of other things planned, but for now, I'm just enjoying it! More photos to come in a few days....

Spinner · 27th February 2010, 02:19 PM

Love the fact you're flying the flag. Did it influence your colour choice? Would have looked naff on meteor grey lol.

Enjoy the car

zee007 · 27th February 2010, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spinner

Love the fact you're flying the flag. Did it influence your colour choice? Would have looked naff on meteor grey lol.

Enjoy the car

Gotta be done - I'm a born and bred Englishman... Didn't really influence colour choice, but I'm flippin glad it matches!

DSB · 27th February 2010, 02:29 PM

You didnt waste anytime with the mods, did you? Looks GREAT!

saldous · 27th February 2010, 03:11 PM

Where did you get the flag? i'm Brittish and living in Boston, MA, would love to put one of those on my A5.

zee007 · 27th February 2010, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saldous

Where did you get the flag? i'm Brittish and living in Boston, MA, would love to put one of those on my A5.

Here you go Buddy: http://www.tmtuning.com/HOME/catalog...lt_product=819

zee007 · 27th February 2010, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSB

You didnt waste anytime with the mods, did you? Looks GREAT!

Thanks man! I kinda knew what I wanted having waited for months and read about all sorts of mods - so I figured, no point in waiting!!!

Spinner · 27th February 2010, 03:56 PM

BTW Zee, re our previous discussions on spacers without lowering are you glad you decided on the springs? How are they?

zee007 · 27th February 2010, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spinner

BTW Zee, re our previous discussions on spacers without lowering are you glad you decided on the springs? How are they?

Oh hell yeah. It would have looked bad - real bad without the springs. The Eibachs are superb. I've always used them in the past - the build and ride quality is quite frankly superb. Very little roll, but still comfortable. And the drop, for me at least, is perfect. Even all the guys at the dealership were awestruck. They LOVED the look with the spacers and springs.

I appreciate the honesty - it was hard to take at the time, but boy am I glad I listened!

saldous · 27th February 2010, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zee007

Here you go Buddy: http://www.tmtuning.com/HOME/catalog...lt_product=819

Great, thanks!

2010S5 · 27th February 2010, 07:49 PM

Very nice! Those tri-spokes look especially nice on your car!

guidoa5s · 28th February 2010, 05:20 PM

what exact type of eibach springs did you get? love the set up.

zee007 · 28th February 2010, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guidoa5s

what exact type of eibach springs did you get? love the set up.

Thanks. Eibach only make one type of spring set-up for the S5 - that's what I have. The pro-kit.

zee007 · 4th March 2010, 05:29 PM

Fresh picture with tints and nicely settled Eibachs...

Next up:

- Stasis ARB
- Black Optics Grill

S5Lass · 5th March 2010, 10:24 AM

Looks fab. Sprint blue is the best colour for the S5 IMHO. I love the way it looks even better in the sunshine which is finally starting to wake up in Blighty thank goodness.
The flag is great too btw!

BTR · 5th March 2010, 09:56 PM

Hi Zee, any chance of getting pics of just the fogs on at night? Would like to see how yellow they look. Thanks!

zee007 · 6th March 2010, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTR

Hi Zee, any chance of getting pics of just the fogs on at night? Would like to see how yellow they look. Thanks!

yeah - sure thing. Will take some tonight...

Alejandro · 6th March 2010, 05:06 AM

This car needs desperately AWE exhaust! It won't just like like a beast, but it would also sound like a beast! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b311ym5K2Y

zee007 · 6th March 2010, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alejandro

This car needs desperately AWE exhaust! It won't just like like a beast, but it would also sound like a beast! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b311ym5K2Y

I know - the pipes don't do the car justice. But I actually like the stock sound - I don't desire a louder exhaust. I may get new larger tips installed to fill out the bumper, but no exhaust for me (at least not right now!)

RS5ive · 6th March 2010, 10:49 AM

Love it Zee - always wished I'd been bold enough to go with Sprint. But I knew the Home Secretary would have hated it. Mind you, she hates my Meteor car now, largely on acoount of.....the exhaust!

So I kind of get where you're coming from - but I already sense you wavering on that front..........

Bryan · 6th March 2010, 09:06 PM

nice car.. =P

how's spacers, lose some ride quilty ??

zee007 · 7th March 2010, 04:45 AM

Fitted the K&N filter yesterday - improves the response and noise a tad...

BTR - Not the best pictures (taken with my BB) - but you get an idea of how yellow they are. In reality, they look 100 times better. I'll try to take some tonight with my proper camera.

RS5ive - I have ben wavering some on the exhaust, and I gotta be honest, the other half is very laid back in terms of what I do to the S5. She has her new Golf, so is happy! But, honestly, the sound right now is perfect for me. I'm keen on finding a place locally who can swap out my tailpipes though...

Thanks Bryan - Spacers have not impactted the ride quality at all in my opinion. The Eibachs are firmer, but I can't say the spacers have been negative at all - handling is superb.

donaldp · 7th March 2010, 07:34 PM

Zee,

How do you like the 6000k bulbs? Do you lose any light output with the whiter color?
Can you post some night pics of the beams against a wall?

Thanks.

zee007 · 8th March 2010, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donaldp

Zee,

How do you like the 6000k bulbs? Do you lose any light output with the whiter color?
Can you post some night pics of the beams against a wall?

Thanks.

I like them. Is there a difference in the light output - yes. Is it significant? No. But I definately prefer the "whiter" look.

I'm out ouf town for 2 weeks, but will post some pictures when I return...

Bryan · 8th March 2010, 10:34 PM

Hey Buddy,

I heard some people running with 20F/25R spacers and lower springs that have slightly

rub issue for rear wheels, how about yours ?? any rubbin ?

thanks for your useful info=P

have a great day !

Bryan

zee007 · 9th March 2010, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan

Hey Buddy,

I heard some people running with 20F/25R spacers and lower springs that have slightly rub issue for rear wheels, how about yours ?? any rubbin ?

thanks for your useful info=P

have a great day !
Bryan

Yeah - the 25's at the back do rub if I go over a big dip or bump. Very rarely though....

Bryan · 9th March 2010, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zee007

Yeah - the 25's at the back do rub if I go over a big dip or bump. Very rarely though....

Thanks,

so if I go 20mm all around, that should be fine right ??

Thanks

Bryan

zee007 · 9th March 2010, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan

Thanks,

so if I go 20mm all around, that should be fine right ??

Thanks

Bryan

Yep. 15 or 20 all round should be perfect. I think I may change my rears to 20 as I carry luggage and passengers every so often and Don;t want to worry about any rubbing...

Bryan · 9th March 2010, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zee007

Yep. 15 or 20 all round should be perfect. I think I may change my rears to 20 as I carry luggage and passengers every so often and Don;t want to worry about any rubbing...

but if go 20mm all around, do you think the front will look so weird ??

becasue the front will too wider compare to rear !!

Bryan

zee007 · 9th March 2010, 06:23 PM

No - many of the guys have gone 15 or 20mm all round.

27th February 2010, 02:14 PM	#1
zee007 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: from the UK to Virginia Posts: 677	My Sprint Blue S5 modifications build thread... OK - first few shots of the new motor! I'm absolutely LOVING this thing... Mods so far have been: - Eibach Springs - H&R Spacers (20mm Fr/25mm R) - Yellow PIAA Fog Lights - 6000k HID Bulbs - Tints (35 front, 20 rear and back) - LED plate bulbs - VAGCOM mods I have a couple of other things planned, but for now, I'm just enjoying it! More photos to come in a few days.... __________________ - Zee His arrived 25 Feb 2010: 2010 Audi S5 \| Sprint Blue \| Alcantara \| Black Optic \| B&O \| BBS \| Eibach \| B&B \| Stasis \| H&R \| K&N \| PIAA \| E-codes \| OEM mods \| Tint Hers arrived 29 Dec 2009: 2010 VW Golf \| TDI \| Black \| Black \| OEM Mods \| Tint Been there, Done that: Silverstone F1 circuit, Spa Francorchamps, Donnington Park, Virgina International Raceway and the mighty Nürburgring

27th February 2010, 02:19 PM	#2
Spinner Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 771	Love the fact you're flying the flag. Did it influence your colour choice? Would have looked naff on meteor grey lol. Enjoy the car __________________ Spinner S5 \| Meteor \| Saddle Brown \| Carbon Atlas \| B&O \| Sat Nav \| MMI \| Parking Plus \| Advance Key \| Cruise \| Adaptive Xenon's \| Phone Prep Low \| Heated Elec Seats. APS installs: Milltek downpipes (below cat)/non-res exhaust \| KW Variant 2 coilovers \| 15mm H&R spacers \| Sportec pedal set \| RS brakes \| BMC air filter Sanspeed Remap and dyno'd: 352hp/torque 342 lb-ft. TO JOIN THE 'SUPERCHARGER GROUP BUY' SOCIAL GROUP CLICK HERE

27th February 2010, 03:56 PM	#8
Spinner Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 771	BTW Zee, re our previous discussions on spacers without lowering are you glad you decided on the springs? How are they? __________________ Spinner S5 \| Meteor \| Saddle Brown \| Carbon Atlas \| B&O \| Sat Nav \| MMI \| Parking Plus \| Advance Key \| Cruise \| Adaptive Xenon's \| Phone Prep Low \| Heated Elec Seats. APS installs: Milltek downpipes (below cat)/non-res exhaust \| KW Variant 2 coilovers \| 15mm H&R spacers \| Sportec pedal set \| RS brakes \| BMC air filter Sanspeed Remap and dyno'd: 352hp/torque 342 lb-ft. TO JOIN THE 'SUPERCHARGER GROUP BUY' SOCIAL GROUP CLICK HERE

27th February 2010, 07:49 PM	#11
2010S5 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New York Posts: 230	Very nice! Those tri-spokes look especially nice on your car! __________________ 2010 S5 6MT / Brilliant Black / Black Nappa / Navigation / B&O / Stainless Steel Texture Inlays

4th March 2010, 05:29 PM	#14
zee007 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: from the UK to Virginia Posts: 677	Fresh picture with tints and nicely settled Eibachs... Next up: - Stasis ARB - Black Optics Grill Attached Thumbnails __________________ - Zee His arrived 25 Feb 2010: 2010 Audi S5 \| Sprint Blue \| Alcantara \| Black Optic \| B&O \| BBS \| Eibach \| B&B \| Stasis \| H&R \| K&N \| PIAA \| E-codes \| OEM mods \| Tint Hers arrived 29 Dec 2009: 2010 VW Golf \| TDI \| Black \| Black \| OEM Mods \| Tint Been there, Done that: Silverstone F1 circuit, Spa Francorchamps, Donnington Park, Virgina International Raceway and the mighty Nürburgring Last edited by zee007; 4th March 2010 at 05:42 PM.

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27th February 2010, 02:29 PM	#4
DSB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 59	You didnt waste anytime with the mods, did you? Looks GREAT!

27th February 2010, 03:11 PM	#5
saldous Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Boston, Massachusetts. USA Posts: 62	Where did you get the flag? i'm Brittish and living in Boston, MA, would love to put one of those on my A5.

28th February 2010, 05:20 PM	#12
guidoa5s Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northern New jersey Posts: 48	what exact type of eibach springs did you get? love the set up.

5th March 2010, 10:24 AM	#15
S5Lass Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bucks Posts: 48	Looks fab. Sprint blue is the best colour for the S5 IMHO. I love the way it looks even better in the sunshine which is finally starting to wake up in Blighty thank goodness. The flag is great too btw! __________________ Currently S5 2008: Sprint Blue, Pearl Silver,B&O Phone Prep High, Sat Nav DVD, Parking System Plus, Heated Front Seats, CC, ECU Remap 380+ hp Bluetooth Interface, Heated Front Seats, High-Beam Assist, Hill-Hold Assist, Light pack.

5th March 2010, 09:56 PM	#16
BTR Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Portland, OR USA Posts: 8	Hi Zee, any chance of getting pics of just the fogs on at night? Would like to see how yellow they look. Thanks!

6th March 2010, 05:06 AM	#18
Alejandro Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prague, Czech Rep. Posts: 820	This car needs desperately AWE exhaust! It won't just like like a beast, but it would also sound like a beast! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b311ym5K2Y

6th March 2010, 10:49 AM	#20
RS5ive Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: UK, Home Counties Posts: 226	Love it Zee - always wished I'd been bold enough to go with Sprint. But I knew the Home Secretary would have hated it. Mind you, she hates my Meteor car now, largely on acoount of.....the exhaust! So I kind of get where you're coming from - but I already sense you wavering on that front.......... __________________ *RS5ive* ___________________________________________ Presently - 2008 S5 - *in action*:

6th March 2010, 09:06 PM	#21
Bryan Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 43	nice car.. =P how's spacers, lose some ride quilty ??

7th March 2010, 04:45 AM	#22
zee007 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: from the UK to Virginia Posts: 677	Fitted the K&N filter yesterday - improves the response and noise a tad... BTR - Not the best pictures (taken with my BB) - but you get an idea of how yellow they are. In reality, they look 100 times better. I'll try to take some tonight with my proper camera. RS5ive - I have ben wavering some on the exhaust, and I gotta be honest, the other half is very laid back in terms of what I do to the S5. She has her new Golf, so is happy! But, honestly, the sound right now is perfect for me. I'm keen on finding a place locally who can swap out my tailpipes though... Thanks Bryan - Spacers have not impactted the ride quality at all in my opinion. The Eibachs are firmer, but I can't say the spacers have been negative at all - handling is superb. Attached Thumbnails __________________ - Zee His arrived 25 Feb 2010: 2010 Audi S5 \| Sprint Blue \| Alcantara \| Black Optic \| B&O \| BBS \| Eibach \| B&B \| Stasis \| H&R \| K&N \| PIAA \| E-codes \| OEM mods \| Tint Hers arrived 29 Dec 2009: 2010 VW Golf \| TDI \| Black \| Black \| OEM Mods \| Tint Been there, Done that: Silverstone F1 circuit, Spa Francorchamps, Donnington Park, Virgina International Raceway and the mighty Nürburgring

7th March 2010, 07:34 PM	#23
donaldp Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 55	Zee, How do you like the 6000k bulbs? Do you lose any light output with the whiter color? Can you post some night pics of the beams against a wall? Thanks.

8th March 2010, 10:34 PM	#25
Bryan Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 43	Hey Buddy, I heard some people running with 20F/25R spacers and lower springs that have slightly rub issue for rear wheels, how about yours ?? any rubbin ? thanks for your useful info=P have a great day ! Bryan

9th March 2010, 06:23 PM	#30
zee007 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: from the UK to Virginia Posts: 677	No - many of the guys have gone 15 or 20mm all round. __________________ - Zee His arrived 25 Feb 2010: 2010 Audi S5 \| Sprint Blue \| Alcantara \| Black Optic \| B&O \| BBS \| Eibach \| B&B \| Stasis \| H&R \| K&N \| PIAA \| E-codes \| OEM mods \| Tint Hers arrived 29 Dec 2009: 2010 VW Golf \| TDI \| Black \| Black \| OEM Mods \| Tint Been there, Done that: Silverstone F1 circuit, Spa Francorchamps, Donnington Park, Virgina International Raceway and the mighty Nürburgring

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