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Actually, i'm not interested in it at all. I have an RS4 RSB that has been waiting to be installed on my car for a very LONG while now, but seeing that 034 RSB thread got me thinking about upgrading my endlinks (if needed) when I finally do get the RS4 RSB installed.My previous post was in regards to a couple bad things I did today and may do one more bad thing tomorrow.
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^ Yeah I remember you were waiting to purchase ramps so you can instal all your parts.
I've had my RS4 rear sway bar since forever (one of my first mods) and I don't see how that one guy broke his stock end links with the RS4 bar. And to be honest, the difference wasn't THAT noticeable to me (although many claim its a must do mod) IDK maybe I was expecting a bigger difference just as it felt when upgrading the one my GSR.
That said, you will be fine with your stock end links, plus I doubt you drive it like you stole it. And also I had to also purchase the RS4 bushings/brackets. I wasn't able to use the Sline ones on the RS4 (I'm not sure how many people claim they have on Audizine).
Yeah I remember you were waiting to purchase ramps so you can instal all your parts.I've had my RS4 rear sway bar since forever (one of my first mods) and I don't see how that one guy broke his stock end links with the RS4 bar. And to be honest, the difference wasn't THAT noticeable to me (although many claim its a must do mod) IDK maybe I was expecting a bigger difference just as it felt when upgrading the one my GSR.
That said, you will be fine with your stock end links, plus I doubt you drive it like you stole it. And also I had to also purchase the RS4 bushings/brackets. I wasn't able to use the Sline ones on the RS4 (I'm not sure how many people claim they have on Audizine).
^ Yeah I remember you were waiting to purchase ramps so you can instal all your parts.
I've had my RS4 rear sway bar since forever (one of my first mods) and I don't see how that one guy broke his stock end links with the RS4 bar. And to be honest, the difference wasn't THAT noticeable to me (although many claim its a must do mod) IDK maybe I was expecting a bigger difference just as it felt when upgrading the one my GSR.
That said, you will be fine with your stock end links, plus I doubt you drive it like you stole it. And also I had to also purchase the RS4 bushings/brackets. I wasn't able to use the Sline ones on the RS4 (I'm not sure how many people claim they have on Audizine).
Yeah I remember you were waiting to purchase ramps so you can instal all your parts.I've had my RS4 rear sway bar since forever (one of my first mods) and I don't see how that one guy broke his stock end links with the RS4 bar. And to be honest, the difference wasn't THAT noticeable to me (although many claim its a must do mod) IDK maybe I was expecting a bigger difference just as it felt when upgrading the one my GSR.
That said, you will be fine with your stock end links, plus I doubt you drive it like you stole it. And also I had to also purchase the RS4 bushings/brackets. I wasn't able to use the Sline ones on the RS4 (I'm not sure how many people claim they have on Audizine).
When I got my RSB, I did purchase the upgraded brackets. The only thing I have a question about that has gone unanswered on AudiZine is if the bolts that attach the brackets and end links need to be torqued down.
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When I had the Hotchkis RSB in my B7, I did lose a bolt that secured the end link to the bar. So yeah, it's better to be torqued down. I couldn't get a torque wrench in there, so I just tightened the bolts as much as I could.
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God dammit, I want this car. First thing I'd do is get the silver painted of course (looks horrible).
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I was at the dealership looking at the 13s, especially a S4 they had on the showroom floor and I have to say in person the differnce really isn't that noticeable. I will hold onto mine a little longer, in the meantime I am shopping for a Q5 or Q7, haven't decided yet. I was going to get the MDX, but I have to say Acura has lost me, just not interested at the moment.
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Well I am finally getting around to doing some Mods on my car, although nothing extreme. I just purchased the Audi Titanium S4 Rims and the tires will be shipped tomorrow as well. Now I need to decide on my Exhaust, I believe I will go with the AWE Exhaust. After that I don't know what I will do, but Im sure I will think of something. Soon I will have a spare set of tires, Im not sire there is room in the garage, guess I have my work cut out for me 
Well I am finally getting around to doing some Mods on my car, although nothing extreme. I just purchased the Audi Titanium S4 Rims and the tires will be shipped tomorrow as well. Now I need to decide on my Exhaust, I believe I will go with the AWE Exhaust. After that I don't know what I will do, but Im sure I will think of something. Soon I will have a spare set of tires, Im not sire there is room in the garage, guess I have my work cut out for me
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I was originally going to go with the AWE exhaust, but after hearing a lot of people complain about drone, went with Stasis and glad I did. I love my Stasis Exhaust. Don't know if the exhausts are that much different between the B7 A4 and B8 S4, but just wanted to mention it. Would hate to see you purchase such an expensive exhaust and regret it later.
BTW, have you installed your rsb yet? Please don't tell me that you have not.
rsb has been installed for a while now. Next set of mods are awaiting install:AWE Intercooler
034 Engine mounts (street density)
034 Trans mount (street density)
034 Turbo inlet hose
Podi Digital Vent Gauge (boost, oil temp, oil pressure, fuel pressure)
Red coil pack harness cover
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I was originally going to go with the AWE exhaust, but after hearing a lot of people complain about drone, went with Stasis and glad I did. I love my Stasis Exhaust. Don't know if the exhausts are that much different between the B7 A4 and B8 S4, but just wanted to mention it. Would hate to see you purchase such an expensive exhaust and regret it later.
I did my research and I think I will still go with the AWE Exhaust, I know a few people who have purchased it and they love it. I however do not like the price, since I don't have a stick, I am supposed to purchase the down pipes as well, that is an extra $800, bringing it to over $2500 with shipping!
Last year I waited for their holiday sale to pull the trigger on the AWE Intercooler. And from that point forward I decided to always plan to make many of my purchases at the end of the year because many of the shops selling Audi stuff have the same sale during the holidays, sometimes a higher % off. That's why I have so much stuff waiting to be installed.
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I did my research and I think I will still go with the AWE Exhaust, I know a few people who have purchased it and they love it. I however do not like the price, since I don't have a stick, I am supposed to purchase the down pipes as well, that is an extra $800, bringing it to over $2500 with shipping!
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If I were you, wait till December. For the last 4 years, they have had a holiday sale. 10% off a lot of stuff. I don't see why they wouldn't have that sale this year, and if they don't, you didn't lose anything. However, saving $250 dollars makes it worth the wait to find out IMHO.
Last year I waited for their holiday sale to pull the trigger on the AWE Intercooler. And from that point forward I decided to always plan to make many of my purchases at the end of the year because many of the shops selling Audi stuff have the same sale during the holidays, sometimes a higher % off. That's why I have so much stuff waiting to be installed.
Last year I waited for their holiday sale to pull the trigger on the AWE Intercooler. And from that point forward I decided to always plan to make many of my purchases at the end of the year because many of the shops selling Audi stuff have the same sale during the holidays, sometimes a higher % off. That's why I have so much stuff waiting to be installed.
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Here is where I am torn, I am ready to pull the trigger on the exhaust, I don't see myself waiting around for a sale, but I'm not sure about the exhaust. I don't know if I want to go resonated on non resonated, for one I want to hear it when I punch it, but then again I don't want it to be to loud, if you know what I mean. The rims should be here tomorrow, the tires will be shipped tomorrow, so that part is done. Thoughts?
I would get the non-resonated. I always told myself that I wouldn't spend a lot of money on an exhaust system that I could barely hear. You can always weld in a resonator if the noise is too much.
My ATLP is non-resonated and I don't think I would be as happy with it if it were resonated. It made me fall in love with the car all over again.
My ATLP is non-resonated and I don't think I would be as happy with it if it were resonated. It made me fall in love with the car all over again.
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I would get the non-resonated. I always told myself that I wouldn't spend a lot of money on an exhaust system that I could barely hear. You can always weld in a resonator if the noise is too much.
My ATLP is non-resonated and I don't think I would be as happy with it if it were resonated. It made me fall in love with the car all over again.
My ATLP is non-resonated and I don't think I would be as happy with it if it were resonated. It made me fall in love with the car all over again.
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That RS4 Avant exhaust with valves open above=sex. 
Nice wheels, plastikman.
On another topic, I just saw this today S4 Avant chipped/unchipped vs RS4 Avant:
http://www.youtube.com/#/watch?v=2KfMY96v_Gc
Nice wheels, plastikman.
On another topic, I just saw this today
S4 Avant chipped/unchipped vs RS4 Avant:http://www.youtube.com/#/watch?v=2KfMY96v_Gc
