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Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-12-2009, 06:47 AM
Replies: 8
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Posted By ryans4

no clue, he was selling FMIC's. try the SoCal...

no clue, he was selling FMIC's. try the SoCal forum people...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-11-2009, 03:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 272
Posted By ryans4

I don't think the BBK is worth the money it'll cost on teh M10's...

...i'm located in southern nevada, though at the time I was in NorCal. Maybe try contacting 0700 and see if he'll see you his setup, that would be the cheapest option.
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-11-2009, 09:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 272
Posted By ryans4

no. Those are monoblock 4 piston. B-Type's 2 piece, and they are about as small as you can get...

...they have a flat face to help with inner rim spokes and all in all they are just small for a 4 piston. Here is a picture of the B-Type (for reference on how tight this caliper is, that is a 355mm...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-10-2009, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 272
Posted By ryans4

GL. 007's Alcon B-Type's on 355's with Dronnel...

GL. 007's Alcon B-Type's on 355's with Dronnel M10's, had to use super thin hats in Ti
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
02-23-2009, 09:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,069
Posted By ryans4

for the money, go Eibach Pro Street CO's...

for the money, go Eibach Pro Street CO's...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
02-23-2009, 09:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 778
Posted By ryans4

completely disagree: 997S > E46M3 > B5 S4 > B5 A4...

...let's start with proper tach placement, oh and oil pressure gauge, add tire pressure on the dash, and we'll finish it off with a track lap timer with graph to show timed differences. Can't speak...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
02-03-2009, 11:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 245
Posted By ryans4

i think the outdoor track closed (Xplex), indoor...

i think the outdoor track closed (Xplex), indoor = Fast Lap (gas) or Pole Position (electric)...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-28-2009, 08:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 723
Posted By ryans4

disagree. a Torsen is a torque multiplier (basically), the 4:1 just increases the bias ratio...

...so you can move more torque around (in this case under acceleration). It is improving on the AWD system in the car, and in whichever way you choose to use it.

Powering out of corner on track...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-23-2009, 01:24 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,086
Posted By ryans4

had (many). Run OEM and play with the suspension till you need to change the bar...

then make small changes, i think the 19mm is the smallest upgrade you can do and I think it's double drilled (so you have 3 settings), start with soft, then medium, then firm, then consider a larger...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-23-2009, 12:58 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,086
Posted By ryans4

sorry, start with OEM bars (assuming that's what...

sorry, start with OEM bars (assuming that's what you have), then go from there. Get an alignment...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-23-2009, 07:31 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,086
Posted By ryans4

agreed with Eric, start with stock bars, then...

agreed with Eric, start with stock bars, then when you need less understeer, start with 19mm rear...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-22-2009, 04:56 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,086
Posted By ryans4

the cutting is up to you, if you keep them long, run low ride height, the bump stops add spring rate

...so that will REDUCE grip, which in the front of a B5 will INCREASE understeer.

You could argue that they may be matched to the rear and when you are leaned over both bump stops increase rate,...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-22-2009, 09:25 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,086
Posted By ryans4

Again, I give a huge second to this one, adding spring (any kind) reduces grip, period...

...though in some cases you have little other choice.

I'm a huge fan of a good alignment before suspension tuning, but the B5 needs help in all aspects IMO.
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-22-2009, 07:26 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,086
Posted By ryans4

I agree with Eric on this one. reducing...

I agree with Eric on this one. reducing understeer does not mean adding oversteer.
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-21-2009, 12:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,158
Posted By ryans4

KTR did this way back when, then parted it out...

<img src="http://home.comcast.net/~robpetschke/NE_Audi_6.JPG">

well not exactly like your pic, but a big single turbo.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR4s8aol8K0">youtubige, 523hp i'd...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-20-2009, 06:24 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,086
Posted By ryans4

huh? i said bump stops add to understeer? ...

huh? i said bump stops add to understeer? either way, you're always right so there's no point...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-20-2009, 07:53 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,086
Posted By ryans4

to each his own, as i said, if it was me...

read what I <a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/2888922.phtml">wrote</a>, I never said they are bad, as a matter of fact, I said they are good. I was simply stating that a lot of B5 kits I...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-19-2009, 04:15 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,086
Posted By ryans4

Which VW? The Golf/Jetta's run a strut front, totally different to the B5...

In general, FWD and AWD cars understeer, and in more general, any car sold that costs under 100k understeers.

But running out of front suspension travel will not help a car that understeers when...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-19-2009, 03:50 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,086
Posted By ryans4

if it was me...

...cut at your own risk:

<img src="http://www.fidesconsulto.com/img/STFBS.jpg">

In reality though, you should drive it first and see how it handles, if you're pushing, then I'd pull off teh...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-19-2009, 03:25 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,086
Posted By ryans4

not knowing when the coil-bind on those front springs is, if they are like any other B5 kit...

...you won't coil-bind before your upper control arms hits the fender. In my experience a front bump stop that is firm and about 3" is good. That looks like it's holding the plastic shaft cover and...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-19-2009, 03:19 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,086
Posted By ryans4

cut the front bump stops...

everything drives better with front suspension travel, those bump stops look pretty long.

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/4359/cut_front_bumpstop.jpg">
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-19-2009, 07:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,927
Posted By ryans4

this is exactly correct, it's all about the...

this is exactly correct, it's all about the washers.
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-18-2009, 07:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,927
Posted By ryans4

FYI the pins were hit or miss in my experience...

Some Torsens I saw the pins were a breeze to pull out, other ones you had to cut them to get leverage. Either way, the pins are cheap to replace, it's the gears that are the expensive part. Washers...
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