As a post-80s generation who started to be called uncle, the youth and dreams mentioned may be more of a kind of beautiful memories and self-awareness of self-release, but it is precisely because of this that we understand him better. Wonderful, cherish the opportunity to realize him?.

The definition of dreams is always changing as you grow older. What kind of dreams do you have at any age? Once you grow up, this dream can only be mentioned casually in conversation, a deformation that you liked as a child. King Kong, the four-wheel drive vehicle that I loved when I was a teenager, the electronic equipment that I loved when I was young, high-performance computers... When we become a social person and have enough capital, we can no longer feel the excitement when we can buy as much as we want regardless of the budget. and excitement, not to mention the great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction of realizing dreams. All these misalignments are the taunts carved by the ruthless blade of time, so dreams and pursuits should not be delayed but realized. As the saying goes, there are flowers. If you can break it, you must break it, but don't wait until there is no flowers to break the branches.

When I was in college, I was a computer enthusiast who had been hanging out in Zhongguancun for a long time. After graduating from college in 2005, I started learning to drive and was exposed to cars. I went to car websites every day. From then on, I began the transition from a computer enthusiast to a car enthusiast. From that time on, the dream of owning a performance car gradually became clearer and fleshed out.

Since the beginning of my career, I have planned to spend all my money on buying a car, buying the best performance car I can buy. In 2009, I put the purchase of a car into practice for the first time and was inspired by the 1.8L20V, the first car in my family. The solid and powerful impact of the high 4 determines the much-hyped golden power combination of 1.4t + DSG high 6. Although this car is not as powerful as the 1.8t + Aisin 6at, it is still very battle-resistant after simply strengthening it and refreshing the program. As a novice like me, who is new to the car world, this opened a door to a new world. They say that the car you drive will determine the kind of friends you will make and the kind of life you will have. Every day when I was driving a high school, it was like The red color of the car is as exciting and colorful as the car. I am active in forums every day, making friends, chatting about modifications, partying, doing acceleration tests, running mountain roads, making girlfriends, and getting married.

In the blink of an eye, 4 years have passed. In these 4 years, I have maintained my passion for cars and self-learning every day. In addition, in 2011, my father’s E90-325 manual poisoned me and I was addicted to BMW. I looked for cars everywhere to participate in test events. But the N52B25 is still unwilling to be driven, and the more powerful imported 330, 335, and 135 are still out of reach even if you jump to death, but opportunities will always emerge quietly through unremitting efforts. In the 2013 World Trade Center, the BMW Supreme I saw the out-of-print 3.0 self-priming X1-28i in the second-hand car collection. It was distributed by BMW China executives with 16,000 kilometers and was almost new. The new car warranty has not passed, and the new car price is 40% off. It’s like finding a treasure. It’s a classic. The N52B30 brings me not only the top 258 horsepower among civilian self-priming machines, but also the delicate and delicate response. The compact chassis brought by the E84 evolved from the E91 always teases me. I drive an SUV like a fool to go to the track and run in the mountains. At the same time, its excellent space allows me to calmly cope with the birth of my child and the entire stage of traveling with a stroller.

But driving a little brown horse is lonely. This car is like being a father and a young man for the first time. It has begun to be polished, matured and steady, and started to take into account the overall situation. Although it is still full of passion inside, and even has deeper internal skills, There is no longer the brave sprint and beautiful bloom.

So I started to pay attention to the car sources every day. New and second-hand cars are not limited to meat and vegetables. The only similarity is that the horsepower is 30. During this period, I was fascinated by E90-M3 and W204-C63. In order to have a deeper understanding of the data that is not limited to cold data, I rented one each for a short period of time. After being in close contact with each other all day long, although I easily chose the M3 in the face of this unprecedented problem, I was still put off by the hard-core practical issues such as taxes, fuel consumption, special engine oil, and 8 throttles. I turned to look for the best cost-effective engine. A supercharged model with a capacity of 3.0. Being deeply fascinated by the large-displacement self-priming, I naturally gave priority to the closer supercharged model. There are very few options. Only Jaguar and Audi are still equipped with it. I also exclude all extended models and those with rear seats that cannot be used. The only seats left were the 2016 Jaguar XF and the C7-A6 allroad of various years.

The quasi-new 3.0XFSC that I was interested in was sold by the car dealer and switched to the A6 allroad. Inadvertently, he was taken advantage of by the new S4. A performance car that can be used as a family = a dream car without losing the sense of family responsibility. His appearance made the Gu family look a bit dim compared to the self-reliant Lurou. The only concern was Turbo, fear of turbo lag, worry about poor response, sudden murmurs, all of these disappeared after a test drive, and in the following days, when there was no 6 meat test drive in the world, I happened to be in During the price inquiry trip, I met a quasi-new second-hand 6-pork that was being tested at the largest 4S store. The salesperson Xiao Ding was very nice and let me drive around the yard several times. My expectations for 6-pork also disappeared in the huge The body and numb steering, and after competing with the show car, I found that the improvement of the 6-seat rear seat, which is famous for its space, is not proportional to the body size at all. Instead, too much is wasted on the loading space that is no longer in strong demand. size, and the logic-defying previous-generation MMI system blew away the remaining little flames.

So I concentrated on the S4 car search and price inquiry journey. After a lot of ups and downs in finding a car, I finally fell in love with Hei Guang Na Lan. The bank, after paying a down payment in Linjiao, kept the price of the used car down and waited for the indicators. When the last period of the license plate was about to expire, I was taken to Dashunyi to get the license plate in the strong wind and cooling. When I picked up the car in Linjiao, I found that the paint on the hood was peeling off and I couldn't hand it over. Fortunately, the leader of Guo Da from the state-owned enterprise next to Bagao came down to inspect, made a prompt decision and compensated, arranged for a replacement car, and gathered various directors to make repairs as soon as possible. Finally, the problem was solved satisfactorily in the shortest time. The whole process was smooth. There are many difficulties and ups and downs.

In many test drives, I was surprised to find that the B9 generation is no worse than the BMW F30 in terms of chassis tuning, body balance and steering feel, and is much better than the lengthened F35, although it cannot be compared with the E The mechanical-hydraulic assist ratio of the system era is also very good today, and it makes me, a mechanically assisted car owner, feel the comfort of being relaxed but without losing control.

Start the initial installation. The configuration and decoration are all practical and cheap, which is a cost-effective choice that is lower than the original ones. bo bass, A-pillar tweeter 3K+, the sound quality has been greatly improved after replacement, automatic parking, original 4K comes with 1K+, exterior rearview mirrors I have gotten used to the usefulness of the anti-dazzle X1. There are too many high-beam dogs and I can’t live without it. The tire pressure of the second generation is 1K+.

After installing the A-pillar tweeter and replacing the subwoofer, I discovered the shortcomings of this simple installation through constant listening: the high frequency is not smooth, the mid frequency is thin, the low frequency is not elastic, and the positioning is unclear. , so we further installed the missing tweeter in the center of the instrument panel and replaced the entire car's speakers with a BO kit.

And the European version of the Harman host was replaced, which perfectly solved the current sound and improved the sound quality. Look at the bunch of DTS, Dolby and other certifications and complicated connectors on the European version of the host. It is better than the original one. The light plate on the Aisin machine head is simple and too powerful. It is said that the Aisin machine head produces electric current noise because of the motherboard reduction.

I am probably the only one who has changed the sound system like this. I would like to share my experience:

Replacing the BO speakers with the original ones in the car is much cheaper than the entire set of BO, only about 1/3 of the price. Price,

Even if the cost of replacing the host is included, it is less than half of the cost of installing a BO later.

In terms of hardware, there are 2 less front-door midranges and 2 less back-end versions than the full set of BO. Midrange, one power amplifier,

After carefully comparing the original factory options and the complete set of BO installed later, we found:

What this solution only loses is the sound field and surround effect. There is almost no difference in the sound quality performance of the 3-band. The subjective listening experience is closer to that of a monitor speaker.

It is suitable for listening to small instrumental music and vocals. The effect is very good with a little adjustment. The 3-band is balanced and the volume is sufficient. , the details are in place, and it is a qualitative leap compared to the previous one that only added treble and bass. In comparison, the original speakers are even worse

In large-scale symphonies, concerts, and music with rich sound field changes, You can clearly feel the difference in surround effect, as well as the lack of richness of mid-frequency saturation.

The overall feeling is that it can achieve more than 80% of the power of the entire BO set, which is still very valuable.

The door panel was removed once and a domestic electric suction door was installed. Since then, it has been often ridiculed by car enthusiasts as the only performance car in Beijing equipped with electric suction doors. There is also an electric tailgate kit. The electric tailgate can It is said to be one of the most cost-effective retrofit projects. The overall convenience and elegance have been greatly improved. It supports four ways of switching on and off: car key, kick, interior button, and tailgate button. It is calm and elegant, and has rich usage scenarios (ps: The red pull ring is for manually opening the fuel tank cap, which can be used for emergencies).

I felt resentful about this small intercooler used with the 2.0T *** during the first phase of the upgrade. I set the flag at that time that it must be replaced, and finally replaced it with a domestic brand. Large and medium cooling, imitating the CTS brand, affordable, very effective, very domineering after installation, and the performance in summer has been stable since then. The actual measured air intake temperature at full throttle in a hot car at 35°C is 41°.

Ejection performance at 0° temperature

Ejection performance at 32° temperature

After strengthening the luxurious style, the original exaggerated large pick is no longer so It's harmonious. This paddle has not been used much since it was installed, and it often blocks the water temperature meter, so I replaced it with the metal hollow paddle of the new C8? RS6/7.

The center tunnel legs are replaced with original German A4allroad accessories, which have an extra layer of sponge and are softer than the optional genuine leather parts.

The four-door handles and hand pillows have also been replaced with NAPA leather + white lines to complement the interior texture.

The rear headrests of the original car are buckled forward a bit too much and are a bit narrow, which makes long-distance comfort a concern. However, I found A6 high-end headrests on a versatile brand, NAPA leather, with built-in butterfly wings, and more Higher and flatter, it solves the problem of front buckle and improves safety and comfort.

The cabin fender has been upgraded to a full-inclusive style, comparing the old and new on the left and right, and is fully completed without neglecting every detail.

The trunk lid is so exposed that I can’t leave it alone. I don’t understand why it is necessary to reduce the parts. Even if it is invisible, it will be a safety hazard. It was because I scratched my hand that I decided to repair this board. Regardless of the function of sound insulation and shock absorption, it is meaningful enough to simply prevent items and hands in the trunk from being scratched, and it also looks good. The missing trunk light has also been replaced, and the illumination is much better. The horn hook was not installed because it was rarely used and the additional cover had already blocked the hole.

External air-conditioning filters, which cost more than ten yuan each, can greatly extend the service life and health of the built-in air-conditioning filter. It is also super easy to install by yourself.

Here comes a great supplement. Although the performance of the original shock absorber is still good, and it is better at combining comfort and sports, but after all, it is limited by cost, and there is still a gap compared with the first-tier brands. It has been out of stock in China. KW-V3 finally arrived after the Daqing Festival in 1970.

KW’s unique nylon locking disc and stainless steel anti-rust threads allow the height to be adjusted freely at any time to avoid corrosion problems. The unique double-cylinder damping technology allows KW to use smaller springs. Excellent dynamic support, improving sportiness while taking into account comfort.

Compared with the original factory shock absorption, it does not appear to be thick, but on familiar road sections, you can clearly feel that the cornering support has improved, and whether it is bridge expansion joints or over-standard speed bumps, it is better than the original factory. More flexible and comfortable.

In order to ensure the comfort of daily use, the shock absorption height has only been slightly lowered. The front and rear are lowered by about 10mm. Intuitively, it is only 1 finger lower than the original one. Perhaps most riders who install coilover shock absorbers Everyone will think that such a high price is weird, but after all, I sacrifice a little appearance that I rarely see to increase the comfort and worry that everyone in the car feels all the time. Absolute pragmatism is my creed. In addition, this is also why I don’t pretend to be pretentious. The reason for shoveling the tail lip.

The V3 of the B9 platform is really convenient to adjust. With a car jack, all compression and rebound damping adjustments can be made anytime and anywhere. In this way, you can easily play with this set of shock absorbers. Get up, friends who haven't adjusted it since installing it, don't waste the treasure in your hands, start playing.

As shown in the picture, I carefully recorded my feelings. I have driven each version for more than 3 days. I feel that this set of shock absorption is really very playable. Every dimension and every adjustment can be adjusted. It has brought changes to the entire vehicle. Through these 12 effective adjustments, I feel that the parameters of the front axle determine the driving characteristics and main handling characteristics, while the parameters of the rear axle determine the tonality of the entire vehicle, whether it is relaxed and comfortable or sporty and tight.

However, no matter how it is adjusted, the high-speed damping is not adjustable, so even if it is adjusted to the most comfortable level, even if the roll is a little larger, the high-speed line-changing axle will still have enough support and responsive response, so even if it is damped With this ability, it is still not recommended to adjust it to too soft, because the characteristics of straight driving and curve change are too disjointed, which will easily make passengers motion sick. Don’t ask me how I know this.

Finally, let’s talk about the summary of one year’s car use in terms of product strength:

The first is fuel consumption, which has subverted my understanding of performance cars

2018.12 .15-?2019.12.4 *** ran 12,208km and refueled 31 boxes*** 1413.44L. The long-term fuel consumption is 11.58L/100km. As a 3.0T performance car, it is 95% purely used in urban areas for frequent and passionate driving. I am really satisfied with the environment. Compared with the previous E84 BMW X1? 3.0 self-priming car, which has the same four-wheel drive, the car is lighter, the total tire width is smaller, and the long-term fuel consumption is 12.6L/100km. Internal combustion engine technology has really made great progress, so no matter how rapid the rise of electric motors is, it is too early to say goodbye to internal combustion engines.

Moreover, the whole vehicle is obviously better in terms of NVH and steering comfort. The chassis agility of the S4 is better because it is a sedan compared to an SAV. The only thing is the steering feel and front response. And the throttle response is slightly inferior, but after all, it is electric assist versus mechanical hydraulic assist, and turbocharging versus naturally aspirated. It can be said that it is a glorious defeat.

After the engine begins to respond to the power request under your feet, the continuous surging power is really intoxicating, and the hero behind this feeling is this ZF 8AT gearbox. In addition to ejection In other usage scenarios, it is silent. It can be said that without hearing the sound, you can hardly feel the shifting action, and the power connection is seamless.

Vehicle space is not a strong point, but it is enough. For me, who is 183cm and 183 pounds, the front seat is adjusted to my sitting position and the rear seat space is acceptable. It is not rich and not uncomfortable. It is comfortable for long distances. Pressure, and the most common use scene in my family is a family of three, which is more harmonious.

After upgrading to KW-V3, the comfort of the chassis shock absorption has been significantly improved. On the way back from an outing, I can often hear the long snorts coming and going from the rear row. This is why I resisted the temptation and insisted on not changing the row. The reason is that the simulated sound wave is brushed to 20% volume, combined with Michelin PS4S tires and a gentle throttle, the violent gentleman can instantly become a gentle dad.

In terms of multimedia, since changing the host and eliminating the common problem of electric current buzzing, it can be said to be extremely perfect. U disk, SD card, DVD, CARPLAY, and Bluetooth are all convenient and quick to use, and I am also in every mode. All media are linked to facilitate switching between different styles of music.

The function of car navigation that can be connected with WeChat is simply incomparable and easy to use. When there is no signal on the mobile phone, the car navigation is still super easy to use. Coupled with the faster traffic information updated by the mobile phone, it can avoid congestion. The full LCD instrument is a plus point for being gorgeous.

There is only one shortcoming discovered so far, and I don’t know if it is an exception:

The key battery is too hard to use. I picked up the car on December 12, 2018, and the commonly used key was used on December 4, 2019. The battery is out. The two previous cars I have owned for more than 7 years have never had the key to run out of power. However, this is also my first car with keyless entry and keyless start. I don’t know if the batteries are all this bad. , fortunately, it is super easy to replace the battery, and you can even disassemble and install the key shell in 5 minutes.

Since I mentioned the S4, I feel that passion has returned again. Every day, the car enthusiast group is very lively. There are friends from all walks of life in the national group and the Beijing group who love cars, are loyal to performance, and like to modify cars. Although the car The car is never finished, there are always problems, big and small, to be solved, but this is also the source of happiness for petrolheads.

Dreams and happiness have a shelf life. Go pick them while they are still fresh and taste their mellow fragrance. Don’t wait until you grow old to comfort yourself with the indifference of fulfilling your bucket list. I wish all the children the best. May your dream come true soon.

This issue’s Audi S4 modification case would like to thank the car owner: unstall

This article is from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.