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09-27-2013, 02:09 PM | #1321 | |
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Welcome and we'd love to see it, so if you go to edit your post, click on the GO ADVANCED button down below and then you'll see a paperclip to attach the files from your computer. You can then upload them that way and we can see her in all her glory. |
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09-27-2013, 02:22 PM | #1322 |
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Thanks, I don't know why I didn't see that before!
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09-27-2013, 02:40 PM | #1323 |
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Ooh, car looks great! Another mineral grey! Can't quite tell for sure from the last pic, but looks like you have savannah beige interior? Or is it oyster? Looks more like savannah beige. If so, I reckon your car will be a twin to Chunner's on here and quite rare.
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09-27-2013, 03:19 PM | #1324 | |
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09-27-2013, 03:26 PM | #1325 | |
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Also, RikMsport on here just picked up his mineral grey with oyster, too. Personally I love the mineral grey as I considered a black and carbon black, but don't have the patience, energy, or time these days to treat the black paint the way it should be to look its best. Car looks awesome. Welcome to the party on here. |
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09-27-2013, 06:53 PM | #1326 | |
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As my car is July 2013 production, I don't know if the earlier production dates had a different shade |
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09-27-2013, 07:03 PM | #1327 | |
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congratulations!! beautiful car, sir! |
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09-27-2013, 07:40 PM | #1328 | |
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So, looks like people who may have had build dates in July or later would have had the darker blue put in their car from the factory, so they'll match the sets being sold now. But, if you have the earlier, brighter blue and try to order an extra set, it won't match and will be a darker blue. Interesting....weird...but interesting. Guess nothing surprises me when it comes to doing things a standard way when it comes to these IS's. But we love them nonetheless. |
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09-29-2013, 08:03 AM | #1329 | |
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09-29-2013, 08:20 AM | #1330 | |
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On the Oyster interior, I think it has helped control the heat buildup in the car. Window tint also made a significant difference. The Oyster also does a great job of brightening up the cabin and provide a nice contrast with all of the black interior elements. Beware of dirt and stains however... I ended up with dirty scuff marks from tint installation, and a lot of dirt on the driver's seating surfaces when I brought it to the dealer for oil chance and installation of Michelin PSSs. That process took two visits. When I complained during the first visit, the Service Manager cleaned the seat himself. During the next visit on the following day, the seat was really dirty... you can imagine the conversation with the Service Manager who personally cleaned the seat himself only 24 hours before...
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09-29-2013, 09:19 AM | #1331 | ||
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10-01-2013, 04:41 PM | #1332 |
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Got my first compliment today!
Just walked out of the bank and a guy was getting out of a new, white 2013 S4 V6. He looked at my car and said, "Dude. Sick car, bro."
LOL. Nice! Granted, I've only got 450 miles on this thing and haven't had it out much, but that's the first time anyone's said anything to me about it. Anyway, thought I'd re-post this pic since I'm going to be switching out the brake kit soon. I'm switching to the BMW kit with yellow calipers and drilled/slotted rotors in the front and dimpled/slotted rotors in the rear. I'll post a new pic of the car when it's done |
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10-01-2013, 04:53 PM | #1333 | |
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Can't wait to see pics with the new brake kit. I forget, is yours jet black? I'm asking for Worra since his black sapphire metallic is arriving soon and we don't have any of those really represented on here. |
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10-01-2013, 05:02 PM | #1334 | |
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Mine is jet black. I'll post the pics as soon as I get it done (might even be as soon as Thursday). |
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10-01-2013, 05:07 PM | #1335 | |
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Your car looks great and going to make me go wash mine in the next couple of days. =P |
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10-01-2013, 05:27 PM | #1336 | |
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The S5 was just too big for my needs (or wants?). And tack on the additional price tag. I agree 100%. |
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10-01-2013, 07:46 PM | #1337 |
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Oh man, fantastic car. I'm taking delivery of my BSM 135is next week and seeing yours is just making the wait even tougher!
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10-01-2013, 08:20 PM | #1338 | |
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You're gonna love it. The only problem is that you have to take it easy for the first 1,200. That, in itself, is a huge challenge. I have barely gone above 3,000 rpms in my first 450 miles, and have definitely not gone above 4,000. Even then, it absolutely flies. Can't wait to see pix. |
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10-01-2013, 08:39 PM | #1339 | |
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10-01-2013, 09:10 PM | #1340 | |
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And see, I even asked which black that was for you since I knew you'd want to know. Curious how you guys decide which black suits you better. For the first 10 years of driving I owned all black cars, but never a metallic black. Anyways, I don't think the break-in is that hard considering the car flies as you said Owen even between like 2-3k rpm. I guess it's harder with a manual as the DCT rows through those gears so quickly it's hard to get the RPMs up unless you put it in the DS mode or shift "manually." It'll be here before you know it Worra. Then you can share all the pictures you want. |
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10-01-2013, 10:30 PM | #1341 |
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that black 135is looks amazing, Owen!!
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10-01-2013, 11:33 PM | #1342 |
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I think the black hides that oh-so-polarizing downward curve on the side of the car a bit. Makes it looks a little more streamlined.
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