Tom had previously picked out the wheels on our hartmannwheels.com website, then gave me a call to ask how we’d thought the Concept Nuvo’s would look on his C5 A6. I knew right away the wheel in a 19″ would be a great look for the car so it was just a matter of bringing him in, and what perfect time to do so as we have this 19″ package on sale for $1600. Needless to say Tom seemed very pleased with the pricing and immediate availability as he came in a couple hours later to close the deal.
A “before” shot…
And after:
When a question about APR programming came up, it was all over… We had Tom hooked on the modding bug and APR Stage 1 software was installed.
Whether it’s an older VW or newer Audi, Hartmann’s 19″ DTM RS4 wheel is a classy and popular look! Check out today’s B5 S4 install and see for yourself…
We’ll try and get Chris back in sometime soon so we can bring the ride down a touch for that perfect stance.
With the Spring Season kicking off in full gear, wheels like the Hartmann G5s are flying out the door. Glad we were able to get a few snaps of the silver on silver combination before Wayne left…
These 19×8 Hartmann G5 wheels are currently available with a 35mm offset, and will fit most current Audi applications. Please call us if you need any fitment assistance. Remember, free shipping on all Hartmann wheels until the end of March!!
The more Lexus’ I see driving around at night, the more jealous I am of their LED license plate lights. The LED’s definitely update the car’s dated, halogen look. Call me superficial, but it’s the little things in life that count, right?
Lots of people have reported problems with eBay LED replacement bulbs, but many have had great success with these bulbs. I think the problem is that many LED bulbs are 12V, while these are 14.5V.
We were able to pick up a set of LED’s to replace the stock lighting on my B6 S4. If this modification interests you, two bulbs can be purchased from 42 Draft Designs. You’ll want the 14.5v 39mm "fuse style LED".
Tools for LED lighting replacement
phillips screw drivers of different sizes
WD-40
14.5v 39mm fuse style LEDs
The install is pretty straight forward, you will encounter the most difficulty removing the screws that retain the lighting hardware. Anyway’s, here’s everything you’ll need to get it done.
First, remove your license plate; there are two to four screws holding it in. Trust me, it makes it much easier in the end.
Next, take a small phillips screwdriver, apply force using one hand to seat the head of the screwdriver with the head of the screw then attempt to use your other hand to twist the screwdriver.
If you have difficulty removing the screw, as did everybody before you, try to apply a little WD-40 to break the screw loose.
Still no luck? I had success in tightening the screw, then trying to loosen it.
After you remove the screw, the lighting hardware should just drop out.
Once you have the light housing in your hand, remove the old bulb.
Examine the LED replacements, if you look closely you will see there are solder points inside of the bulb. If you twist the bulb you will break these points…so DO NOT TWIST THE BULB ONCE YOU REPLACE IT.
Notice that one side of the bulb has LEDs, and the other side has nothing. Make sure you insert the bulb to correctly illuminate your license plate.
When you replace the existing bulb, you will need to bend the mounting tabs a little because the LED replacement is slightly larger. Don’t get too crazy, you only need to bend the tabs a little.
The LED bulbs will only illuminate if installed in the proper direction, if the LEDs do not illuminate, rotate the bulb 180 degrees.
Reassemble in reverse order.
Bask in the glory that is LED!
The LEDs
Remove the screws.
The lighting hardware should just drop down.
Remove the bulb and replace with the LED bulb. DO NOT TWIST the bulb, you may damage the internal soldering points.
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