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Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
06-17-2014, 04:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 18,874
Posted By NWS4Guy

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=...

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2865465&highlight=Collinite
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-28-2014, 09:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,460
Posted By NWS4Guy

Uhh...heat pump? Secondary Air system pump...

Uhh...heat pump? Secondary Air system pump perhaps, but not a heat pump in a car. The secondary air system has a pump that turns on for the first 30 seconds or so when the engine is cold. It sucks...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-23-2014, 06:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,490
Posted By NWS4Guy

That Stasis is no more is pretty telling anyway,...

That Stasis is no more is pretty telling anyway, but many things they claimed were not accurate. There is no formal relationship between Stasis and Audi, they were individual deals done with the...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-22-2014, 12:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,490
Posted By NWS4Guy

So true Ron :) I thought about saying I...

So true Ron :)

I thought about saying I would trust anything anyone from Stasis said for as far as I could through them, but I felt it better to just correct the observation and educate people.
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-22-2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,252
Posted By NWS4Guy

Yep, 32G is the max size that the reader will...

Yep, 32G is the max size that the reader will address, due to formating
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-22-2014, 09:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,490
Posted By NWS4Guy

Actually both GIAC and APR have access to and...

Actually both GIAC and APR have access to and record the number of flashes on the flash counter, they then insert this number back into the ECU after it is flashed each time (both tuned and back to...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-21-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,490
Posted By NWS4Guy

Correct, it has been proven numerous times in the...

Correct, it has been proven numerous times in the past that a GIAC or APR tune returned to the stock ECU flash will not flag the car via methods Audi currently uses. Will that remain the case in...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-21-2014, 10:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,490
Posted By NWS4Guy

Yep, I had it in for: - TSB to replace water...

Yep, I had it in for:
- TSB to replace water pump
- TSB to replace thermostat
- TSB that replaced my rear trunk lid tail lights where a bad seal caused water to get in there and shorted out...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-20-2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,490
Posted By NWS4Guy

I don't think REVO has the pulley ready yet in...

I don't think REVO has the pulley ready yet in the US. That said, I have had APR for over 31,000 miles and 3+ years without an issue.
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-19-2014, 04:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,000
Posted By NWS4Guy

Has nothing to do with TFSI, it has to do with...

Has nothing to do with TFSI, it has to do with Audi making the decision as I previously stated:

http://www.edmunds.com/audi/s4/2010/road-test1.html

"Don't let the fact that the 2010 Audi S4...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-19-2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,000
Posted By NWS4Guy

Audi's explanation was that T meant forced...

Audi's explanation was that T meant forced induction. Personally I think they just didn't want to have to buy another letter, so they recycled it rather than having V6S, or someone would have been...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-16-2014, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,335
Posted By NWS4Guy

B&O? Yes, the door likely needs to come...

B&O?

Yes, the door likely needs to come off, B8David has a DIY on how to install folding mirrors, which covers removal of the door panel:
...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-16-2014, 09:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,502
Posted By NWS4Guy

I agree, even many Audi enthusiasts won't know...

I agree, even many Audi enthusiasts won't know what it means. The B8 chassis is the same for the A4, Allroad, S4, A5, S5, and Q5. It's not very unique in that respect. In fact our engine is widely...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-14-2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,891
Posted By NWS4Guy

Actually the DSGs are hydraulic, the mechatronic...

Actually the DSGs are hydraulic, the mechatronic unit is what acts as the hydraulic actuator to invoke the gear changes. if you are not in "M", it should shift at redline for B8, for B8.5, these...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-12-2014, 01:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,891
Posted By NWS4Guy

Both. You want to keep the RPM's higher to...

Both. You want to keep the RPM's higher to induce engine braking, I usually shift to where they go up to 3000-4000RPM's then drop as I coast down to 2000-2500, then downshift again, this keeps the...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-12-2014, 01:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,676
Posted By NWS4Guy

No, the SC will only whine when under load, and...

No, the SC will only whine when under load, and the ECU will have the bypass valve open and bleeding boost unless it's needed - boost is on 100% of the time, since it's a mechanical forced induction,...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-12-2014, 08:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,904
Posted By NWS4Guy

Just so I understand this correctly. You...

Just so I understand this correctly.

You make a new account, and your VERY first and only post is to reply to a thread that is over FOUR YEARS old? Then you say you have a brother mechanic who...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-12-2014, 08:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,891
Posted By NWS4Guy

Like Dr said, wait till it's warmed up then don't...

Like Dr said, wait till it's warmed up then don't be afraid to thrash it some, it's a sports car and meant to be driven as such. The sleeves in the engine are Alusil and very hard, they will take...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-12-2014, 08:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,676
Posted By NWS4Guy

Some is the stock pipe and resonator, some is...

Some is the stock pipe and resonator, some is also the enclosed box. That said, there is marginal gains from actual airflow, the better gains are from ensuring cool air and no heat soak. I have had...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-12-2014, 08:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,858
Posted By NWS4Guy

Getting a Macan for my spouse here soon as well. ...

Getting a Macan for my spouse here soon as well. PASM? What is your wife going to be tracking the car? You won't use a lot of the stuff you put in there, and as has been said, go with packages,...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-12-2014, 08:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,537
Posted By NWS4Guy

Too much oil on the filter, can indeed cause...

Too much oil on the filter, can indeed cause problems even without the MAF (MAP is correct though)
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-09-2014, 07:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,614
Posted By NWS4Guy

It is NOT that big of a pain to get to. Drain...

It is NOT that big of a pain to get to. Drain the SC coolant loop, remove a few screws, pop out old T-stat and new one in. No ne gaskets needed for SC, just set it back on, screw it down and...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-08-2014, 04:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 625
Posted By NWS4Guy

PSA: Group Buy happening for Folding Mirror package

Check out the thread over on Audizine in the B8 S4 section, good price!
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-06-2014, 10:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,604
Posted By NWS4Guy

It's definitely a risk, but up till now, it has...

It's definitely a risk, but up till now, it has been proving again and again with both GIAC and APR that going back to the 100% Audi software on the ECU it does NOT flag TD1 - this is going off a...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-06-2014, 10:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,714
Posted By NWS4Guy

Nope. It's metal wax, and the tips don't get...

Nope. It's metal wax, and the tips don't get THAT hot compared to the rest of the exhaust.

http://www.autogeek.net/collinite-metal-wax.html

Collinite is very well known and trusted in...
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