I’m Nick Roshon, sometimes known as “nnnick” on various automotive forums. In short, I’m a web/tech professional that is obsessed with cars of all types, with a particular liking to Audis, Lamborghinis, and classic cars. I created this blog to document the modifications I have made to my A4, as well as share tips with others and showcase some cool cars I find along the way.
I’m a proud member of Audi Club of North America, Four Rings Racing Group, and Audi Style Racing.
My driving experience includes:
- NASA HPDE2 sessions at Firebird Raceway and Phoenix International Raceway
- 24 Hours of LeMons races at Buttonwillow Raceway and Infineon Raceway (Sears Point)
- FRRG Private Track Day sessions at Inde Motorsports Ranch & Chuckwalla Valley Raceway
- Go Kart Racing League at F1 Race Factory
- Land Rover Offroad Driving School at the Greenbriar Resort
This is the first Audi I’ve owned – my first car was a modified Ford Explorer and then I had a lightly modified Acura TSX before picking up my Audi in 2008. I hope to stick with the Audi brand for a long time as I’m a big fan of their designs and have been very pleased with my A4.
If you’d like to connect with me, you can friend/follow me on the following social media sites, or contact me via email at cars@nickroshon.com
Hey man, I just recently purchased a 2006 audi s4 and was looking for some mods for it. I noticed you front LED strips (like the ones the newer model audis have) I was wondering where you got them from and if yould give me some info on them. I would really appreciate it. Your site is very nice and very helpful. I really appreciate your time. Thanks.
-Gary
Hi Gary – thanks for checking out my site! I have a full write-up on my S6 LEDs install including where to buy ‘em and how to install ‘em. Check it out: http://nickscarblog.com/diy/b7-audi-a4-s6-led-retrofit-diy
Hey Nick – I have a 2002 A4 and lost one of the headlight washer lids. My question is – Can I just replace the lid, or do I have to replace the entire system including the pump. And of course directions on how to do it
Thaddeus – thanks for checking out my site – I sent you an email with some ideas. Let me know if that helps!
Hey Nick! – I just gotta say that you have a great site and your car looks sick! I also gotta admit that all your guids are really helpfull…Keep the great work up! I´ve got a B7 A4 myself, eventho Im going for the RS4-loock. . Abit expensive, but eh. Next step on my car will be the SO EASY INSTALLED door-blades
Thanks to your guid that is. And also a RS4 front bumper. . I hope for success! 
- Take care and good luck! Im looking forward for more good guids where people can learn even more! Cheers // dS
Thanks!! I appreciate the compliments! Keep me posted on how the RS4 conversion comes out, I’d love to see it! I’ll be sure to keep posting DIYs & Guides here
Nick,
Do you still have the silver s4 door blades for sale? Very interested if you do.
Nick…i am looking at getting CF interior for my B7, which has platinum seats. Can you send me a couple of pics of the interior, specifically the seats against the CF trim?
Thanks.
Sorry they are sold!
I have a ton of pics here: https://picasaweb.google.com/nick.roshon/CarbonFiberTrimInteriorPics# – let me know if its missing any angles you’d like and I can take a few more. Personally I think it looks awesome and has just the right amount of contrast. I <3 my platinum seats!
Hey nick whats up. love you car. i saw on that diy for the s6 leds you said i can get the lower grilles for 350 a set? that still going on? and does that come with leds? thanks
Sending you an email now – thanks for reaching out!
Hi Nick; Long time, No time,. Fine job ALL Around… Racing an all…SWEET.. Now if ya got a little spare time mayhapps you could help your dad an I on the 1937 4 1/4 Bentley “ROSHON” drophead. WHAT? don’t know about this one yet, well I guess it’s a secret… Hope to see ya before or after your cuss’s wedding…mo.later Ron
Good to hear from you Ron! That’s awesome you found my site. I have only heard a little bit about a supposed Bentley ROSHON drophead – you’ll have to fill me in! Definitely look forward to chatting…
Hey buddy,
I just came across your blog when I was looking for fun scenic drives I could take with my new Audi. I am a first time Audi owner and my 2011 TT Roadster is supposed to arrive in Chandler May 23rd. I am so excited! Thanks for the postings and looking forward to future updates. Maybe one day we can meet up.
Thanks, Mark!
Thanks for checking out my site! Definitely some good drives around here. Be sure to check out http://www.audizine.com/forum/forumdisplay.php/54-South-West-NV-AZ to find out when local drives & meets are. There will be an Audi Club meet at GoodSpeed Performance in Scottsdale on May 21st, that’d be a good one to check out!
Hey nick,
Just stumbled upon your blog while searching for mods to my 2006 A4 B7. Love what you did to your car man. And superb write-up too =). Cheers!
Thanks Ken!
GREAT Site man! The car looks sick. I’ve been looking at your S6 LED DIY a lot lately and I’m about ready to take the plunge lol. I live in Phoenix and was thinking about maybe having you make the S6 grill’s for me, are you still offering this service?
Sure, I’d be happy to help you out. Shoot me an email at cars@nickroshon.com and we can discuss it more!
Hey Nick, stumbled across your site today and haven’t been able to leave since. Great info here, love it. I’ve been thinking about swapping out my S-Line B7′s grill for a blacked out one, I’d like to see some pics of a black B7 with the blacked out RS4 optic style grill. ECS has it installed on a yellow one in their pics. Thanks in advance!
Not sure if I can help you there, other than to say it will look great. Check out Audizine.com and you should be able to find one similar?
That’s what I’ve been thinking, I’ll keep checking around the forums though. I did like the March car of the month’s look, Ryan’s black B7 with the blacked out S-Line grill looked sick. I’m just trying to visualize the optic grill.
Hey Nick,
Awesome site, love the car. Do you have spacers on your car or did your wheels come with that offset? I have an S-line B7 too, and am ready to make some wheel changes.
Best,
Aaron P.
I’ve never ran spacers on any of my wheels – the OEM S-Line wheels probably could have used some, but my BBS & Sporttechnic Wheels sat pretty flush (even rubs a tiny bit in the rear) as-is in 19×8.5 ET35…
Thanks for checking out my site!
Sweet. Thanks
Hey Nick, I just purchased an 05 a4 that’s tricked out, but it has stock exhaust. I am used to trucks and don’t think I can drive anything so quiet. What do you recommend exhaust wise? again, I am used to trucks and being able to buy just a 200 dollar or so muffler, or 400 for a muffle and new tips. Everything I’ve seen for audi exhaust is a 1,000 or higher. Is it possible to just get the muffler and keep the piping, or will I eventually have to purchase the whole exhaust system? Thanks for the time. Appreciate it. Dope care btw.
Haha yeah our exhausts are much more expensive than what you’re used to. If you shop around you should be able to find a catback around $800 or so.
If budget is a big issue, a lot of people just buy Magnaflow mufflers for like $200 then have the piping done custom by a shop.
You could also consider getting a test pipe to eliminate your cat converter for like $150, this will make it sound louder as well.
Thanks for your comments!
HEy NICK,
Amazing job on your beautiful A4!
I recently got a 2006 A4 and replaced the stock sidemarkers to the clear ones.
How did you replace the orange reflectors in the headlights to be clear as well?
Are there any details on how to DIY?
Thanks for the great BLOGS you post!
Max
Thanks!!! I have been meaning to do a DIY post on the clear corner mod. Basically, you just knock out the amber reflectors. There are a few threads on Audizine that show how to do it.
Just found your site and enjoy it a lot. my B7 is just like yours (even silver) except its stock. i’ve been looking for some rims for it that won’t break the bank. Are there good deals out there for rim/tire sets for about $1000 for the B7, or do they generally cost a lot more. Keep up the great work!
Hey Mac – for $1000 it will be tough to find a wheel/tire set that’s new. VMR makes some great wheels for Audis, and you can generally get a 19″ wheel/tire package for about $1500, but that’s about as low as I’ve seen new.
If I were you, I’d consider buying used. Check out the Audizine Classifieds: http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/showcat.php?cat=48 and also check out Craigslist in your local area.
The specs of the wheels you want are a 5×112 bolt pattern. If you are looking for a 19″ wheel, you’ll probably want something about 8-9″ wide, with an offset around ET35. Tires are usually 235-35-19, although you could run a 225 or 245 width pretty easily if you want, depending on your needs/wants. Hope that helps!
Hi i have acquired some genuine Audi 19″ 8.5″ areo spoke alloys offset of 43 for my A4 B6 model just wondering if i would need any spacers, have tried the wheels on with no tyres they fit but it looks a bit close. I was going to put 235 35 19 tyres on them, may be space them to offset of 35.
I think you should be okay with those, but yeah a 10mm spacer would push those out nicely
Hey Nick, and a big hello from sunny England (raining like heck), amazing website pal, really helpful, I’ve used a few of your guides already on removing bumpers and grills and plan on using your S6 retro-fitting on the fogs in the near future, I’ve got one for you though mate if your interested (unless you’ve already heard) I’ve retro-fitted an RS6 grill to a s-line surround and it looks mint, and as your in the states and don’t need a front number plate it would get full use day in day out, no filler plate needed just pure RS grill, and it’s easy to do.
Rich
Rich – that sounds really cool. How did you do it? Got any pics? If you’re interested in writing a DIY for me, I’d be happy to post it here on my blog…
Yea Sound mate do you have an e-mail address and I’ll write one u and send pics and you can go from there
Rich
Sure send to cars@nickroshon.com
DUDE CRAZY BRO…. I cant believe u got rid of her. I get it i wish i had an s4 to bro but the s/line was such a nice car/
Haha, thanks Dave. I loved the S-line myself, it was a great car for sure.
I see the HIDs you installed. R u not going to reinstall the led’s from the fogz u made from the s/line on it?
what else have u done to it? or r u going to just transfer everything over. most everything should fit theyre virtually identical
Dave – I don’t think I’m going to do S6 LEDs on the S4 this time around. They were a fun mod but going a different route this time. So far I’ve just swapped over some little things, I’ve been super busy so the S4 hasn’t been getting the attention I’d like to give it.
The LEDS looked so good u made them fit perfect. Is that the same rs4 grill from the other one>?
Yep, same grille as before!
Hey nick.. I have a question.. I’m planning to set a up same exhaust system that you set up for your B7 A4 FWD Auto tran. Do you happend to know the part # for your S4 quadtip? and how did you put it together with BB? shop did it for you ? cost?
I was lucky in that Billy Boat (B&B) is located in Phoenix, so they installed it directly. I would call either B&B or GoodSpeed Performance Lab. GoodSpeed is the shop that helped me build the exhaust and facilitated the conversation with B&B, so GoodSpeed can definitely help you. GoodSpeed reccommended B&B and after 3+ years of modding Audis I’ve gotta say GoodSpeed has always been helpful & highly recommended. You can check ‘em out at: http://www.goodspeedperformance.com/
Thanks Nick ! But I have last and final question. Do you happend to remember your tip size?
Also, do you remember the name of the person of helped in GoodSpeed?
I believe the tip size is either 2.75 or 3″, I can’t remember and have since sold the car & exhaust to a new owner. Anyone at GoodSpeed should be able to help you out there.