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Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
01-25-2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,313
Posted By GeneseeS4

Tiptronic Fluid Change Cost

Just want to get a resonableness check on cost of changing the fluid on a tiptronic. My local shop quoted me $450 to replace fluid, filter and clean the pan. Seems excessive. The shop is usually...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
01-22-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,788
Posted By GeneseeS4

Carbonio Sound - A4 B7

I’m currently stage II, APR chip & RAI Hi-flow Cat. A weakness with the car is its sound. Car sounds like a tractor at low rpms, some call it a diesel sound, which I believe is due to direct fuel...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
10-02-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 835
Posted By GeneseeS4

Spark Plugs

It’s amazing how nice it is to have tight spark plugs, so smooth and tons of low end torque. Dealer has been maintaining my car up till now. Decided to do the 55,000 mile service myself which...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
09-20-2012, 08:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 837
Posted By GeneseeS4

Turbo Rambling

It seems like turbos have really advanced since my 2008 A4 was built. It also seems like Audi is way behind on the eight ball. Both Hyundai and BMW current 2 liter engines seem to have far better...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
03-06-2012, 09:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 23,843
Posted By GeneseeS4

I had the RAI HFC and downpipe installed and...

I had the RAI HFC and downpipe installed and upgraded to APR Stage II. I am absolutely thrilled with the results. Low end torque, throttle response and mid HP and overall driveability is much...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
01-31-2012, 06:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 23,843
Posted By GeneseeS4

Another B7 High Flow Cat Question

Its probably been discussed and resolved, but I'm not finding it, so:

Per APR's website Stage II is simply the addition of a test pipe or high flow cat. I'm an environmentalist so want to go high...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
09-17-2011, 07:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 464
Posted By GeneseeS4

Denver Test Drive

Have APR ECU Uprgrade and now thinking about APR or Stasis exhaust and APR S3 K04 or Stasis turbo for my B7 A4. Is there anybody in Denver area that has these upgrades and would be willing to let me...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
09-08-2011, 06:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,824
Posted By GeneseeS4

I must have a freak of Audi (nature?) because it...

I must have a freak of Audi (nature?) because it does raise the rpm when manually downshifting from 3rd to 2nd. Would be nice if it did it in other gears.
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
09-02-2011, 05:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 966
Posted By GeneseeS4

TIp Downshift Vibration Noise

I drive hard... When I do high RPM downshifts with my tiptronic (A4 B7 2.0T) I hear a lot of vabration noise like a heat shield or something is lose. Kind of embarassing and not what you would...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
09-02-2011, 05:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,824
Posted By GeneseeS4

Tiptronic Downshift RPM

When I manually downshift 3rd to 2nd the car automatically raises the rpm (blimps the throttle) which is kind of cool. Anyway to add this feature to 2nd to 1st and 4th to 3rd?

Thanks
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
09-02-2011, 05:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 798
Posted By GeneseeS4

Boost Blowoff

Have an APR chipped B7 A4 2.0T when I get on it I hear a whistle. Sounds like excess boost is being vented (I'm no mechanic). Is this normal? If this is blowoff/venting of excess boost it would...
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-20-2011, 08:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,267
Posted By GeneseeS4

Audi Needs Help

I got a A4 B8 loaner from dealer because my B7 is being worked on. The B8 is so much more refined than the old B7. But mann, Audi needs some design help. Seems like they have lost their roots. ...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
05-02-2011, 06:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,126
Posted By GeneseeS4

Trunk Bike Rack

Does anybody have experience using a trunk bike rack on an 08 A4? I'm thinking about getting the 3 bike Saris unit. Its cheaper and looks a lot easier to use than a roof rack, but I'm concerned it...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
04-22-2011, 08:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 615
Posted By GeneseeS4

Throttle Travel – Neck Snap

This is wild question, but…

Background: Just purchased used 08 A4 2.0T. Converting from a stage II 01 S4 which is rather painful. Don’t quite understand Audi’s rationale for discontinuing...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
04-07-2011, 06:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,496
Posted By GeneseeS4

Engine Whistle

I have just upgraded my B7 2.0T ECU with APR. I just replaced the air filter and cleaned the pre-filter. The pre-filter was really dirty!

Now when I punch it I hear a whistle at high rpms. Is...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
03-25-2011, 11:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,524
Posted By GeneseeS4

55K Air Filter Change

My owners manual says first B7 A4 2.0T air filter change is at 55K. Has any Audi actually made it to 55K with its original air filter?
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
03-18-2011, 04:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,176
Posted By GeneseeS4

24,500 miles on it

24,500 miles on it
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
03-17-2011, 11:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,176
Posted By GeneseeS4

A4 2.0T Tractor Sound

I just bought a used 2008 2.0T A4. It sounds like a John Deer tractor at low RPM's coming from the engine. I'm wondering if I might have somekind of exhaust leak near the manifold. Is this sound...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
03-07-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,420
Posted By GeneseeS4

Speedometer Error

Checked my 2008 A4 speedometer with GPS since it seemed off and sure enough it is about 10%. I went to the dealer to get the speedometer recalibrated under warranty and was told that Audi builds in...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
02-25-2011, 06:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 770
Posted By GeneseeS4

Big Turbo Choice

I’m ex B-5 S-4 Stage II guy going thru some serious conversion (to an A-4) issues. I’ve got to find a way to beef up a 2008 A-4. It doesn’t appear it’s a highly tuned vehicle, especially where I...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
02-21-2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 994
Posted By GeneseeS4

OMG!!!

My Audi B7 2.0T has an oil filter cased in a plastic can! Not only that, they position it so oil drains all over the subframe, and to top it off conveniently placed an electrical cable in the way so...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
02-18-2011, 11:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,013
Posted By GeneseeS4

Audi Auto Stick vs BMW

I don’t understand Audi’s auto stick set up. It’s odd that when in Sport you can’t slap the stick into manual to downshift. If you have the paddles and you down shift in Sport, it appears you have...
Forum: A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
02-15-2011, 05:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,065
Posted By GeneseeS4

B8 vs B7 2.0T Power

Does anybody know why the new B8 2.0T has so much more power than the B7?

Is it posssible to upgrade the B7 to B8 power and what would it take?

Thanks
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
10-16-2010, 12:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 470
Posted By GeneseeS4

Peak Eurosport in Wheat Ridge is also a great...

Peak Eurosport in Wheat Ridge is also a great shop. Owner, Ernie, is a Guilded Audi mechanic. Worked for Prestige Audi for a long time. Owns and drives a 2001 S4.
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
10-16-2010, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 823
Posted By GeneseeS4

It turned out to be a misfire cylinder 4. Bad...

It turned out to be a misfire cylinder 4. Bad ignition coil. I found a good article on misfire at:...
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