Topic: 2.0t modding/tuning/exhaust install? (Read 728 times)

Rs4n · « **on:** June 24, 2008, 08:28:22 PM »

First off hi everyone!!
Just a quick note from another new guy to the forum.
I have just picked up a new 08 2.0t advant and got to get it set up.
I am looking for recommendation s for places to get tuning, exhaust, etc. in the Colo Springs or Denver.
Who does great work? what is the best performance chip/ software?
Exhaust? also does the carbrino really make a diff for the 2.0t? have read both sides.
one last thing, what about getting an airbag system for this?
Ideas???

Thanks in advance!!

Giggidy · « **Reply #1 on:** June 24, 2008, 08:53:06 PM »

Hello new guy. I am Matt, or as some people call me "brown tee shirt Matt", "smartass", "dick", or a lucky few(females!) call me "thanks for last night Matt". There will be all the local tuners at DATR this year if you were willing to hold off for two months. Carbonio does make good intakes but completely overpriced IMO. And if you have your heart set on bags that's fine but you should at least start with fully-adjustable coilovers and see if you'd be satisfied with those.

jessefrank · « **Reply #2 on:** June 24, 2008, 09:04:21 PM »

first off welcome....fro m a fellow noob

I'm more familiar w/ the 1.8t rather than the 2.0t and i'm not up-to-speed with the latest mods for that platform.

As for local car tuning shops my experience has been less than stellar; and I can't recommend any really. Maybe, Underpressure Power & Performance (in CS). They did alot of work on my friends eclipse, gave him alot of discounts on parts/work, fixed issues for free as they arose (he has quite a few mods), quality work, etc. I have REVO software (and like it). Every mod I've done (except software) I've done myself due to the issues I've experienced w/ shops in the past, the high costs of installation/parts from them and not fully trusting them to do a quality job from my/friends dealings with them.

Maybe some others have had positive dealings with some of the local euro tuning shops and can vouch for them; but I can't.

I've had good dealings with Evolution Racewerks, Eurocode tuning, JB @ Performance Cafe and Greg @ Deutsch Teile Haus via online/phone dealings.

Again, welcome

-Jesse

Rs4n · « **Reply #3 on:** June 24, 2008, 09:07:00 PM »

Btw the bags are for the wife driving and is loaded down with kids. need to adjust on the fly.
this is her car but when we both go out, Show or run light to light, would be nice. want to keep it low for performance but be able to lift when shes not paying attention.(diving into driveways etc)
we dumped the Q7 4.2 because 16 mpg on the highway

didnt make since for me to race it around! thats why we now have a 2.0t for the milage, but i know we can get this moving and have the best of both worlds. Regular driving with mpg for her and low and fast when I want it!

Giggidy · « **Reply #4 on:** June 24, 2008, 09:16:54 PM »

Underpressure is a good place to take DSM's and Civics but I don't think I'd roll in there with an B7 lol. What is that shop that was always advertising now having APR chips there a few months back.......... ..I haven't been around in a while so I forget which. But I'd seriously wait for the show though.

Jesus · « **Reply #5 on:** June 25, 2008, 04:55:50 AM »

64 Notch?

Let's see some pics of that!

Smokestack · « **Reply #6 on:** June 25, 2008, 06:32:52 AM »

Quote from: Giggidy on June 24, 2008, 09:16:54 PM

Underpressure is a good place to take DSM's and Civics but I don't think I'd roll in there with an B7 lol. What is that shop that was always advertising now having APR chips there a few months back.......... ..I haven't been around in a while so I forget which. But I'd seriously wait for the show though.

I think it was Revolution Performance.

Welcome. Avalon motorsports is one of the DATR (Dubs Along The Rockies) sponsors. From what I've heard they're pretty good and they're up in Denver. I'm sure if you can hold out until DATR they'll run some show specials. I believe Kerma TDI chips gassers now.

Bags are neat but don't expect much performance out of them. You're adding a bunch of weight and you'll dump thousands upon thousands of dollars to get a system that performs maybe a touch better than stock. Bags are more for looks than performance. Audi's are big enough that a mild drop looks good and the "slammed look" looks a bit strange. Maybe try some sport springs and struts. That should keep it useable for the wife and perform good on street and track.

Rs4n · « **Reply #7 on:** June 25, 2008, 03:30:17 PM »

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Rs4n · « **Reply #8 on:** June 25, 2008, 03:35:11 PM »

64 Notch sunroof
shipped over in 98 from Germany
2007cc
CB Fuel injection
Empi 5 Spokes
ghost flames exterior/interior and powdercoated on engine tin.
disc brake conversion
Freeway flyer Tranny with work
Yes those ARE the Original plates it came over with.
been a vwhead for almost 25 years.
Questions?

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lookmomnohands · « **Reply #9 on:** June 25, 2008, 03:43:23 PM »

Allright my names zeke have the orange 07 gti
ive got the
autobahn designs intercooler
autobahn designs stage 1 and 2 cold air intake, noticed way better throttle responce
techtonics tuning high flow downpipe w custom magnaflo exhaust
ive also got the revo stage 2 chip wich i love but id like to try apr
forge diverter
revolutions performane does good work, im pretty anal when it comes to my car, i trust them 100%

sad_rocc · « **Reply #10 on:** June 25, 2008, 03:47:21 PM »

RS4N, I hate you. Can you leave me your car in your will? The notch, I couldn't care less about the rings. You clearly are a balla that does not fuck around.

VWO4L · « **Reply #11 on:** June 25, 2008, 03:48:30 PM »

Nice Notch!

I really want a Type 3 someday. I'm leaning towards a Notch or a Squareback, not sure which. One day, it will happen though.

Smokestack · « **Reply #12 on:** June 25, 2008, 04:33:38 PM »

Your notch is gorgeous! I hope to be able to get one in the future.

SwiftMKIII · « **Reply #13 on:** June 25, 2008, 05:04:50 PM »

Now that Pat has successfully jacked your thread...

Quote from: Jesus on June 25, 2008, 04:55:50 AM

64 Notch?

Let's see some pics of that!

... hope to see the notch at DATR

VWO4L · « **Reply #14 on:** June 25, 2008, 05:57:01 PM »

Quote from: SwiftMKIII on June 25, 2008, 05:04:50 PM

Now that Pat has successfully jacked your thread...

Quote from: Jesus on June 25, 2008, 04:55:50 AM
64 Notch?

Let's see some pics of that!

... hope to see the notch at DATR

Plus the RS4 and Avant. Bring them all!

Giggidy · « **Reply #15 on:** June 25, 2008, 06:56:03 PM »

Quote from: Rs4n on June 25, 2008, 03:35:11 PM

Questions?

Lol what do you do for work? And I'm not gay or anything but will you marry me? (no prenup!)

Jesus · « **Reply #16 on:** June 26, 2008, 06:08:44 AM »

Nice notch

How do you like that CB fuel injection?

sad_rocc · « **Reply #17 on:** June 26, 2008, 10:00:03 AM »

I remember a notch with ghost flames maybe 4 DATR's ago, was that you? Did you build your engine or did someone else? What made you go CB over Weber? More notch pics! I have a 71 Fastback and I've had about enough of the engine but wanna keep the f.i. Not really rich enough for the aftermarket f.i. tho. Or a freeway flier.

Rs4n · « **Reply #18 on:** June 26, 2008, 08:58:04 PM »

lots oquestions...

thanks for the notch comments! yes it has been at datr and on the was the votg last month. been to bandamier about 6 times or so and its done very well.
the cb injection works awesome. Randy over at Sportscar had actually built my motor with Jay. its about 5 or 6 yrs old now and not many miles on it. had a bit of timing issues till just recently and now runs great.
as far as work, well i am a commercial painting contractor. we do a ton of large work and go nation wide.
not doing a plug.
just keep in mind that i started back in 91, so been doing this awhile. most painters are barely making it.
not nocking just saying we are a different kind of company.
i have talked with avalon and set up an appointment next month (waiting for parts) for the wifes a4. going to have a stasis exhaust, apr flash and still up in the air about the intake. any comments with help. all other shops have not replyed to any calls or emails.... crappy customer service. way matters as that my business. all about taking care of the customer!!!!

Gruven · « **Reply #19 on:** June 27, 2008, 10:17:09 AM »

Mike! Hey Bro, How's it going? I still haven't seen that Rs4. I wanna catch up sometime soon.

Andy Martin
287-3000

Barry · « **Reply #20 on:** June 27, 2008, 11:04:29 PM »

Welcome Mike! I have been looking for you to join up ever since I met you at the GtG with your beautiful RS...

I was the one with the snowboards on top of my 4Runner... And I know you remember that night...

"Who is the lucky asshole that gets to drive this home?" - Jimmy

"Excuse me?" - You

Hah...

See you around when I get back

Barry

BTW... Brian at Avalon is a pretty good guy... he will take care of your Audi

Rs4n · « **Reply #21 on:** June 28, 2008, 04:35:42 PM »

any input about an intake or not for the 2.0t? or just a k&n filter to flow better?

German Boy · « **Reply #22 on:** June 28, 2008, 08:02:41 PM »

carbonio all the way!

Rs4n · « **Reply #23 on:** June 28, 2008, 10:47:31 PM »

well this afternoon I preped and painted the wheels metalic black. kind of gives it the titainium loof with silver ext. Also had the windows tinted last wed. I will post pics later of the progress. still no decision on suspension, but should go with air box.

chrispy · « **Reply #24 on:** June 29, 2008, 07:32:11 AM »

As a owner of two 2.0T's, the best bang for the buck is getting flashed. Then if you want a intake get one. Stock you will see nearly no gains from any of the intakes available, other than
being able to hear the DV opening. The Carbonio intake is nothing more than a flashy replacement for the 'ram' section of the stock intake and a drop in K&N or ITG foam filter.
I assume KermaTDI will be flashing APR again at DATR.

German Boy · « **Reply #25 on:** June 29, 2008, 09:57:30 AM »

well crispy hopefully this dont hurt much, but the stock box sits next to the turbo thus your air is heated. not good for MAX performance. The carbonio does sound good but looking at the stats from them and doing my own, here is what I got: carbonio syas it reduces the inlet temp by 80%, my test shows 40F to 80F cooler than stock. now my test were done at a stand still so I can only assume that it would run cooler at movement. There is also a simple 80 dollar heat shield you can use for stock box that will help with the temp issue. Now as far as the filters yes kn makes a drop in but then you have a oil filter which is bad for MAF sensors. Dry aint bad but look at the data carbonio has put out on volume of air going thru stock or kn or carbonio. Now granted the best would be cut a hole through your hood and put a dry filter on, but that will look like shit. Also changing the stock versus carbonio filter, well carbonio wins hands down. RS$n you saw mine yesterday in the GTG it looks clean quiet when it needs to be but oh yes get on it and you can here the DV. Again this is my opinion and you know how that goes.

chrispy · « **Reply #26 on:** June 29, 2008, 05:58:34 PM »

Are you referring to this?:

http://www.namotorsports.net/detail.cfm/part_cd/CBCI100012

Quote from: German Boy on June 29, 2008, 09:57:30 AM

the stock box sits next to the turbo thus your air is heated

The stock airbox is still utilized.

Are we talking about the same intake?
I know they make other applications.
I was stating what I have heard many times on other forums about the above intake.
A replacement air box inlet, and a drop in filter for the stock air box.
Being that I have never had this intake on my car, I can not state much more than hearsay.

German Boy · « **Reply #27 on:** June 29, 2008, 08:20:53 PM »

see that is for the VW. the air box/filter is directly over the exhaust manifold, and part of the engine cover. I am not computer savy but goto www.goapr.com and select audi click products on the left in red then select b7 2.0t out of the drop down, then intakes, read, there is a separate select for intakes there that takes you to the carbonio website with sound bite and stats. but on the B7 audi it looks NOTHING like that. I saw a vw the other day with stock setup like the pic and the stock filter is built into that engine cover over the exhaust. poor design. and I was just being sarcastic crispy.....

chrispy · « **Reply #28 on:** June 29, 2008, 09:27:30 PM »

I did not know that the Audi's Intake system was different then the VW's.
Learn something new everyday.

Morning spelling edit.

Rs4n · « **Reply #29 on:** July 01, 2008, 08:29:57 AM »

this is the wifes new ride with the painted rims and fresh tint. was overcast sat but wanted to get a pic in.

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Gruven · « **Reply #30 on:** July 01, 2008, 09:34:22 AM »

Mike,
That looks Great!

Jesus · « **Reply #31 on:** July 02, 2008, 07:13:55 PM »

Nice

Rs4n · « **Reply #32 on:** July 03, 2008, 04:51:58 PM »

any ideas about any spark plugs that make a diff in performance for the 2.0t? or just stay with stock? there are a few with claims about an increase in mpg and hp. anyone try any?

German Boy · « **Reply #33 on:** July 03, 2008, 08:45:25 PM »

NGK BKR7EIX HE SHIT CHECK ONLINE OR GET WITH DANTE!!!! sorry about caps big fingers

Rs4n · « **Reply #34 on:** July 12, 2008, 08:21:37 AM »

Well Thursday I took the wifes care up to Brian @ Avalon to get the new exhaust and flash.
After going through much research and responses, I decided to go with Stasis catback and APR with all 4 settings as it was buy one get one free. Not Bad!
I made the trip along with a bit of work in bolder. Had to go back around dinner to pick up the K&N as it didnt show up by the time the guys were done.
When I went back ran across Dante with his killer S4.
Nice to meet someone so far from home.
Anyways, on my way home coming down I25 this little tiboron was racing thro traffic,(btw was 1am and lite traffic) so I decided to catch him.
as the clearings came and we would run, the wifes car walked away without any problem and only set @91 on the chip. After about 5 or 6 time of this I let him go home unsatisfied with a bit of regret of buying that car.
Hers is definitely faster.

You got to love that. v6 crushed by stationwagon with a little ol 2.0

Cant wait to get 100 octane in it!

Smokestack · « **Reply #35 on:** July 12, 2008, 08:31:54 AM »

Time for water meth.

lnferno · « **Reply #36 on:** July 12, 2008, 11:43:57 AM »

Hey Mike -- sorry for the short convo at Avalon -- I was running a bit behind and needed to get to Colo Springs. Good luck with your wife's 2.0T

Rs4n · « **Reply #37 on:** July 12, 2008, 02:50:19 PM »

dont worry I was in the same boat for Bolder!

ended up working til midnite

that sure beat going back for Fri

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