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Picture of Your Car (2009)

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Does the Audi use Amplifiers? I've been in my Uncle's 2006 A4 and it has a Bose system driving 7.1 speakers or something crazy. It sounds awesome but the connectivity is less than good.

If the amps are connected using amp type connections (RCA leads) then maybe you could get an aftermarket headunit in there.

Aha - this may be of use...
http://forums.audiworld.com/archive/index.php/t-2383471.html

When I have a family, I would totally go for an Audi A4 Avant. Don't mind if it's an '06 one either, I like my cars a little older.
 
uiop. said:
Try drinking decaf next time. Lord.
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Just add me to your ignore list. Problem solved.
steviem said:
Does the Audi use Amplifiers? I've been in my Uncle's 2006 A4 and it has a Bose system driving 7.1 speakers or something crazy. It sounds awesome but the connectivity is less than good.

If the amps are connected using amp type connections (RCA leads) then maybe you could get an aftermarket headunit in there.
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It's been years since I was really into the car audio scene, but back in the day, Bose was the last thing you wanted to see when trying to upgrade a system. They design all the systems specifically for each car, which is nice for 95% of drivers out there. But, when you want to just install a new deck, or maybe some new speakers, it becomes a nightmare.

Many times, there isn't a one single amplifier for all the speakers. Sometimes they have an individual amp for each speaker, or sometimes one for the fronts and another for the rear, and a separate one for the amp. It is very complicated. So, I wouldn't hold your breath on finding simple RCA connectors on anything.
 
Yeah, the link seems to address some of those problems. I am impressed by the system to be honest, most of the Bose stuff in stores seems to be overpriced and not much better than other brands, but the sound in their car is great.
 
SubaruNation555 said:
Love the white and gold! What wheels/tires are you getting? Where is the swap getting done?
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Thanks me too. The rims are a set of forged BBS's from a 2004 STI. The tires are Bridgestone RE070's, also from an STI. Those suckers are sticky as hell and forces the driver to pay attention. Stopping duty is currently managed by 4/2-pot Subaru calipers on 2006 WRX vented discs (winter set-up) which will be replaced during the summer by a set of "STI by AP Racing" 6-pot calipers from a WRC rally car. The engine swap is being done by a rally car builder up here in the great white North.

:p talking car parts is pron for me....sorry for the gushing...lol.

Crappy BB Storm Pic
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vicious7 said:
:p talking car parts is pron for me....sorry for the gushing...lol.
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:eek::eek::eek::eek: :D:D hahahaha nicely put :p

love the car!! i have been in love with the wrx ever since playing colin mcrae rally back on the PS1, cant afford one yet but i will DEF be getting a nice one eheheh. not that fond of the newer models, but they are ok i guess.. what do you reckon?
 
Malfoy said:
Pretty much every car in their line up that isn't the 128 is higher than a 135 .
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Only pretentious pricks who buy cars for their image look at BMW's line up and associate the higher series with being a better car. A true car enthusiast looks at the type of car they are looking for and the numbers that go along with each car. Sure the higher the number generally gives you a bigger car, more tech, and better quality materials, but they also give you less performance in general. But BMW is about the driving experience and the higher you go, the less fun the car is to drive. I've had my car over at Dinan HQ quite a few times to get work done and they all say the 135i is the most fun car to drive that they have. And they have highly modded M3's and M5's in their stable.

My 135i MSRP was at $50k. Hardly bottom of the barrel even for BMW. I could have hopped into a base 5 series for less than that. But I don't buy cars to show off to my neighbors. I buy cars based on what I want to drive. Truth is, the 135i is the sportiest (best performing) coupe in BMW's lineup aside from the M3. I'm pretty sure it's also the lightest car in BMW's current lineup (although I could be mistaken). I also have a 335i sedan, and my second car could have been the 335i coupe, but the 135i has the same motor in a lighter and more performance oriented package. It has all the same options you can get in the 3 series. So for me (and my driving habits), the 135i is clearly the better car.

Anyways, that's the only post I felt I needed to defend. My friends have EVO's and STi's. All amazing cars in their own right. The EVO is definitely a better performer than the 135i on a track. Same goes for the STi and 370z for that matter. But the 135i is just as quick and in some cases, quicker in everyday driving and has tons of potential if you like to mod cars. It also is a lot more luxurious than those other guys and you get a lot more technology. Then again, you are paying quite a bit more for it anyways.

Back on topic. Here's the latest photo of my 1: :D



According to Dinan, it's rated around 390hp/420lb.ft of torque at the crank. Take that E46 M3's! :D (Kidding).
 
DoFoT9 said:
not that fond of the newer models, but they are ok i guess.. what do you reckon?
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Nope, not fond of them either, much prefer the earlier ones.
vicious, what's the reason for the engine transplant?
Was toying with the idea of a RB26 transplant for my R33 as I've been offered one cheap, but I'm not sure it's worth the hassle.
 
vicious7 said:
Thanks me too. The rims are a set of forged BBS's from a 2004 STI. The tires are Bridgestone RE070's, also from an STI. Those suckers are sticky as hell and forces the driver to pay attention. Stopping duty is currently managed by 4/2-pot Subaru calipers on 2006 WRX vented discs (winter set-up) which will be replaced during the summer by a set of "STI by AP Racing" 6-pot calipers from a WRC rally car. The engine swap is being done by a rally car builder up here in the great white North.

:p talking car parts is pron for me....sorry for the gushing...lol.
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Nice RS! I was super close to buying one of those before I bought my Bimmer.
 
radiantm3 said:
Back on topic. Here's the latest photo of my 1: :D
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I must say, even though I don't agree with BMW and their pricing of the 1-series, your car is fantastic looking. Every time you post new pics, it looks better and better. I think it's the kind of stubby, squished look of the coupe. It reminds me of my old E30 M3. And that is a good thing. :)
 
xper said:
Do you have a list of mods or a project thread anywhere? Looks great!
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Thanks! Here you go:

Year: 2009
Model: 135i (E82)
Color: Black Sapphire Metallic
Transmission: Manual
Interior seat/trim color: Black Boston Leather/Gray Poplar Trim

Package Options:
- Premium
- Sport
- Active Steering
- Comfort Access
- Heated Seats
- iDrive Nav.
- Smartphone Int. (Retrofit)
- Premium Hi-Fi/HD Radio
- iPod/USB Adapter
- Factory Alarm System

Exterior Modifications
- BMW Perf. Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps
- BMW Perf. Carbon Fiber Spoiler
- BMW Perf. Kidney Grilles
- BMW Perf. Side Skirts
- Window Tint

Interior Modifications
- Dinan Short Shift kit
- BMW Rubber Floor Mats
- BMW Perf. Pedals
- BMW Perf. E-brake Handle
- M Sport Door Sills

Performance/Handling Modifications
- Dinan Stage 2 Software
- Dinan Exhaust
- BMW Perf. Suspension
- BMW Perf. Front Rotors
- 18" Breyton GTS-R wrapped in Dunlop Direzza Star Specs
 
Its a bike, but close enough :p

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Rieju Nkd 50

She's off for her first service tomorrow, where a de-restriction will happen ^^ Legal or not, Being restricted to 30Mph (40 on a Good Hill :p) is awful as it completely kills the power, absolutely no acceleration on a hill, just isnt too much fun atm. Only 16 so a 50's all i can have, planning to do my A2 and get a 250 next year.
 
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