The reason they look so similar to the special edition and DTM alloys is exactly that.Close to the Original S Line ones - I like.
Certainly will do, just need to have a photogenic moment when I'm out and about, sort of seize the moment situation.@I'm Just Rob. You need to update your avatar now to show off the new shoes
looks like another to get item, any recommended sources?It doesn't have to be used exclusively with a waterless wash, if you're at home and have access to a hose, you could instead fill the foamer up with wheel soap, or even just car shampoo, and it works just as well
I'm the same Rob, as you probably could have guessed lol, the face and barrel always have to be spotless. I've always used wheel woolies to get the barrels clean, and when Larry @ AMMO NYC came out with the flow through woolly, I had to buy it. Absolute game changer when hooked up to a foamer, makes it so easy to give them a deep clean, can't recommend it enough.
Unfortunately (as far as I'm aware) they're only available directly from the AMMO NYC shop in the US at the moment, so shipping costs a fair bit.looks like another to get item, any recommended sources?
Ok thanks chap, i have a good friend that visits Chicago several times a year , might have a chat with him nearer the time he goes again.Unfortunately (as far as I'm aware) they're only available directly from the AMMO NYC shop in the US at the moment, so shipping costs a fair bit.
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But it's the sort of tool you only need to buy once, they last forever, so I didn't mind paying it.
Good idea that, will save a good chunk on shippingOk thanks chap, i have a good friend that visits Chicago several times a year , might have a chat with him nearer the time he goes again.
That is just way too clean chap, I think I should start a new thread for the cleanest B7, I think you'd win by a long, long way.Gave the painted area on the underside of the bonnet a clean the other day. Something I've been putting off for a while as it was properly oily/greasy. I never understand why people make such a massive mess when oiling hinges/catches, just globs of goop everywhere. Under the bonnet now looks fresh to match the clean engine bay.
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Thanks Rob, detailing is a big hobby of mine, I find it really therapeutic and a great stress reliever.That is just way too clean chap, I think I should start a new thread for the cleanest B7, I think you'd win by a long, long way.
something to be proud off indeedy chap, now pop over and do mine.
Spotless and a credit to you, sir! I need to tackle mine at some point. The slam panel has a bit of unsightly surface rust, the only rust now on the car. I think the car sat unused for some time in the damp, before I got it. I'm going to hammerite it, once I've cleaned the rust off. It looks a pig to mask off the surrounding plastic though. I thought of buying a new slam panel but it is only surface rust. After that I plan to have it waxoyled before winter.Gave the painted area on the underside of the bonnet a clean the other day. Something I've been putting off for a while as it was properly oily/greasy. I never understand why people make such a massive mess when oiling hinges/catches, just globs of goop everywhere. Under the bonnet now looks fresh to match the clean engine bay.
Thank you I appreciate that Mine has the same issue with some bubbling on the slam panel, seems to be very common on these, almost every B7 I've seen has some surface rust there. Tempted to remove mine and have it shot blasted and powder coated. Not sure how much work it is to remove though, not done it before.Spotless and a credit to you, sir! I need to tackle mine at some point. The slam panel has a bit of unsightly surface rust, the only rust now on the car. I think the car sat unused for some time in the damp, before I got it. I'm going to hammerite it, once I've cleaned the rust off. It looks a pig to mask off the surrounding plastic though. I thought of buying a new slam panel but it is only surface rust. After that I plan to have it waxoyled before winter.
Yes I'd be interested to know too. I think it's quite involved - whole front off, fans detached, lights etc. I think they only rust on that top part where damp sits and so it seems a bit unnecessary to me. It's deceptively thick metal and I am sure it's only surface rust.Mine has the same issue with some bubbling on the slam panel, seems to be very common on these, almost every B7 I've seen has some surface rust there. Tempted to remove mine and have it shot blasted and powder coated. Not sure how much work it is to remove though, not done it before.
Just need a DTM front and rear bumper now...I do like dark rims and the anthracite OZ 's were nice but just seemed to be lost on a black car.
the new silver ones match the S4 mirror covers and roof rails now so that is a bonus.
I think the multi-spoke design is so well suited to the B7 shape, just looks right.
i did have the front bumper all painted up and ready to fit, then changed my mind..I still think it was the wrong decision but thats life.Just need a DTM front and rear bumper now...
It is basically the same design except the rs4 has the fog lamp integrated into the intakes instead of one large vent, the rs4 intake vents are actually deeper than the DTM , but it doesnt look it.I might be one of the only people that really dislikes the DTM styling. Never thought it really suited the elegant look of the B7, looks too much like an aftermarket bodykit that doesn't belong.
The massive holes under the grille, lack of foglights, chicken wire vent covers that don't match the grille (or have the nice hexagonal design of the RS4), and random cutouts on the far edges (that is filled by a cheap plastic cover that serves no purpose). Just not for me. I think you made the right decision @I'm Just Rob.
The RS4 managed to achieve the look sporty and aggressive look the DTM was aiming for, while staying in-keeping with the B7 design language. Just night and day difference IMO.
I have to respectfully disagree with you there Rob about it being basically the same as the RS4, there are quite a few differences for me. The DTM bumper has a completely flat/linear lip, unlike the S and RS which have two protruding flares either side of the grille, under the foglights, a subtle styling cue that in my opinion really suits the B7. Neither the standard car or the DTM have that, and both look amiss without it in my book.It is basically the same design except the rs4 has the fog lamp integrated into the intakes instead of one large vent, the rs4 intake vents are actually deeper than the DTM , but it doesnt look it.
Rs4 bumper is also marginally deeper, not by much and deeper grill too.
The more aggressive RS4 bumper looks better because of the flared wheel arches which balance things out, the standard wheel arches look a bit narrow for a flaired front bumper.
just my input, also colour makes a massive difference to how they look.
I know what you meanI have to respectfully disagree with you there Rob about it being basically the same as the RS4, there are quite a few differences for me. The DTM bumper has a completely flat/linear lip, unlike the S and RS which have two protruding flares either side of the grille, under the foglights, a subtle styling cue that in my opinion really suits the B7. Neither the standard car or the DTM have that, and both look amiss without it in my book.
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I also dislike the integrated splitter, I think it makes the front look too fussy. For me, the design language of the B7 has always been fairly minimalist, with clean lines, it's what really draws me to them. Also as I mentioned before, the massive holes under the grille are far too big in my opinion, and look very out of place.
But everyone has their preference and I totally respect that. The most important thing is to have your car look the way that makes you happy Just sharing my preferences.