scalbert

Thanks, the Kevlar wrapped TBB and 710N bypass valves are already on order. I also picked up some new plugs and will be changing the oil early. This is all in preparation of further changes.

scalbert

I got it for $26,900 and this does have the CPO warranty.

Smitty

how did I miss this thread..



Congrats Steve... very happy for You, Jennifer and the Girls.

Before you move forward with the Audi, I have a request.

Just 1 thing you have to do before unloading the CL-S... traction bars!...

scalbert

I'll try and get to work on that this week. I really have too as the CL-S may be gone soon.

Smitty

thats what I like to hear..

scalbert

Well, there may be ome small problem of finishing up a couple of intercoolers.

Smitty

... are you trying to tell me that it will delay the arrival of my IC? or is there something wrong?

p.s. I found a Buffing wheel and stand with plenty of roush... so the IC is gonna be bitching...

you have that website/article for my reading pleasure?

dark knight

congrats on the car,are you still going to do cl projects or is that over?

scalbert

Nope, just that any work on torque arms may divert time from the IC's.

I can not find that link that provided great information on buffing. I'll keep surfing though. The cabinent I thought I put that and other information has been taken over by Barney and Wiggles DVDs.

scalbert

I decided a while ago to limit what all I was doing. But that does not mean everything is dropped.

Crazy Bimmer

Steve what are the chances you making some Audi parts

scalbert

Too many people doing it already. That is unless there is a small item which is desired.

I am considering one change down the road. Most people go to K04 or K04/16 turbos. Since the engine has to be pulled why not take it a step further. I'm considering a new manifold and adapting the Garrett GT28R turbos. The ball bearing turbos may offer some advantages over the K04's and should support about 700 HP potential.

Crazy Bimmer

How would you go about with tuning somthing like that?

Also i think the APR stage 3 uses the Garret GT28R (or GT28RS) for my car. But fawkers want $5300 for the kit.

scalbert

The tuning wouldn't be any different than the K04 tuning. The turbo would just react quicker and be a little more efficient but the total boost would remain the same.

I thought someone was using the GT28R on the 1.8T kit.

03CoupeV6

I'm interested in knowing if insurance was comparable between the two vehicles or if the S4 carries a much higher premium? I test drove a blue/black S4 recently and really liked it.

scalbert

That was the very interesting part, the S4 was lower by a decent margin.

bigman

throw a body kit on that car and some wheels and it will look leaps and bounds better than a cl imo. Power wise, the options are endless.

Crazy Bimmer

Sometimes i wished i looked harder on finding a nice B5 S4. All the ones near me were crap.

scalbert

Naw, body kits just aren't for me. But I am considering rims:

scalbert

I am very happy with my find. The limited availability is the reason I went ahead and picked up this one while still owning the CL-S.

bigman

Those rims are hot. My friend worked his S4 right. He has no body kit, has wheels, carbon fibre hood with painted accents, eyelids, chip, intake, exhaust, coilovers, sways, stb and some more mods. It is very good looking while still having that stockish,, catch a person off gaurd kinda look going.

scalbert

I do like those but am a bit worried at their cost. Since I never get rims this type of purchase is new to me. I would not be shocked if they say they are in the $700/rim range.

I am also considering the SSR GT3

Crazy Bimmer

haha HREs are close to 800-1k range EACH!


Other custom wheel makers are DPE and Iforge that are far cheaper.

SSR are nice too.

scalbert

Thanks for confirming and exagerating my fear.

I don't think I would feel comfortable laying out that much for rims that provide no significant performance benefit. Heck, the SSR GT3's are about $530 each and I think that is too much for my tastes. But I don't want to go too cheap either.

Crazy Bimmer

what size ya thinking about getting? 18s?

scalbert

Yep, 18 max. I want some sidewall left...

Crazy Bimmer

looks like your style wheel

Ace Moda 18x8.5

Not that great of a brand..

Crazy Bimmer

Also cant go wrong with BBS CH

scalbert

Are those also sold through the dealers?? I beleive I saw those on a couple of cars and on a showroom stand at a dealer.

Crazy Bimmer

not sure about the Audi dealers but Tirerack.com sells the BBS

scalbert

I am pretty sure those are even in the Audi accessory catalog.

scalbert

Heck, maybe I'll just refinish the stock rims. They aren't bad looking, just plain with that light grey paint.

I am RobG

do not get APR, go witht he GIAC or REVO if you can find it. DONT get APR you will have nothing but problems

scalbert

I have pretty much confirmed that I will be going with GIAC. I needed to make this decision since the CL-S6 is practically sold...

I am RobG

ok good confirmation, my friend made the mistake of putting the APR in his a6 2.7t at waterfest and now the things allll fucked up

Crazy Bimmer

GIAC is nice too

Get whatever one is closer to you just in case there are any issues. Tuner support is always nice.