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Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
12-13-2023, 12:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,232
Posted By bhvrdr

rockauto.com New pads and rotors for $220...

rockauto.com

New pads and rotors for $220 for good quality parts (high carbon reybestos rotors and power stop z23 pads).
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Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
11-19-2019, 04:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,363
Posted By bhvrdr

For those that dont feel like jacking up the car,...

For those that dont feel like jacking up the car, I just drive up ramps. No jacking. Takes 5 seconds.
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
11-18-2019, 06:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,363
Posted By bhvrdr

It takes me less time to do it from underneath. ...

It takes me less time to do it from underneath. Oil drains out in 2 minutes vs 20 minutes for manual oil extractors. Takes me 45 seconds to pull the aero tray. The oil drain plugs are not...
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
10-24-2019, 05:14 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 95,658
Posted By bhvrdr

I didn't see anything in their webpage that...

I didn't see anything in their webpage that discusses the actual test procedures required to meet either requirement. The pages you linked had just some very basic physical properties. No test...
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
10-08-2019, 09:38 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 95,658
Posted By bhvrdr

Nick we understand oils behave differently with...

Nick we understand oils behave differently with respect to fluidity at different temperatures we just cannot figure out why in the world you would compare a 0w20 cold viscosity to a 0w30 hot...
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
10-07-2019, 06:21 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 95,658
Posted By bhvrdr

Ill be honest nick im a little more confused now ...

Ill be honest nick im a little more confused now

1. Your statement was that a 0w20 is thicker than a 0w30 at cold temps. I took that to mean both oils at the same cold temps nick. Certainly youre...
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
10-07-2019, 02:14 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 95,658
Posted By bhvrdr

Three questions 1. Im still...

Three questions




1. Im still unclear why a 0w20 is thicker than a 0w30 again at cold ambient temps


2. You mentioned the only thing driving the vw508 requirements is fuel economy...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
10-02-2019, 05:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 25,417
Posted By bhvrdr

But the reality is that they simply deny a 15k...

But the reality is that they simply deny a 15k dollar engine claim and then youd take them to court trying to convince them that a performance part you installed didnt alter the oem performance and...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
10-02-2019, 05:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 25,417
Posted By bhvrdr

Audi is not comfortable with any power changing...

Audi is not comfortable with any power changing mods. If the aftermarket parts seller claims it adds power it can void the powertrain warranty. You may get dealers that overlook them on routine...
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
09-22-2019, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,105
Posted By bhvrdr

Did they bench flash or obd? Any draggy runs to...

Did they bench flash or obd? Any draggy runs to see if you have any gains?

Thanks

Mike
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
01-19-2017, 04:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,524
Posted By bhvrdr

You may get a bit more boost down low. If you...

You may get a bit more boost down low. If you keep your tuning box hooked up and put it on its max settings you'll get even more boost. If you dont run the tuning box then by mid rpms your car...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
12-16-2016, 06:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,705
Posted By bhvrdr

Brake pads vary greatly in their characteristics...

Brake pads vary greatly in their characteristics and depend completely on what you're looking for. If you place more importance on dustless pads versus bite and high performance, the akebono makes...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
10-07-2016, 08:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,354
Posted By bhvrdr

It was a great tune on my 2015 S4. Ran 11.8x on...

It was a great tune on my 2015 S4. Ran 11.8x on pump 93 octane with no other mods except intake. Only downside is they dont have a TCU tune if you ever want to go that route. No "dual pulley"...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-28-2016, 07:00 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,894
Posted By bhvrdr

This is only if you plan to keep the car and do...

This is only if you plan to keep the car and do any modding to it down the road. If you never plan on doing any performance mods it really wont matter.

That said, the 2016 and newer A6 uses a...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-28-2016, 01:41 AM
Replies: 414
Views: 278,121
Posted By bhvrdr

I was wondering what your idea was to...

I was wondering what your idea was to mechanically achieve similar results though.

mike
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-27-2016, 06:54 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,894
Posted By bhvrdr

Just an FYI but if you ever decide you may want...

Just an FYI but if you ever decide you may want to tune the car stay away from my16. They changed the ECU and many other parts and not much can be done with them and not likely to change.

Mike
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-27-2016, 03:58 PM
Replies: 414
Views: 278,121
Posted By bhvrdr

What mechanical means are you attempting to...

What mechanical means are you attempting to achieve these results?

Mike
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-14-2016, 02:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,523
Posted By bhvrdr

There are stock Data logs floating around showing...

There are stock Data logs floating around showing 91 California cars retarding as much as 10 degrees of timing. Yes 93 octane can help alot. Log your knock correction on 91 octane and log it on 93...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-05-2016, 05:12 AM
Replies: 414
Views: 278,121
Posted By bhvrdr

Dual pulley refers to an underdrive SC pulley and...

Dual pulley refers to an underdrive SC pulley and an overdrive CP used in unison. There is no custom tune for this available that is widespread (although EPL has some versions available I believe)....
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-02-2016, 06:22 PM
Replies: 414
Views: 278,121
Posted By bhvrdr

Not sure what you are trying to say here but many...

Not sure what you are trying to say here but many people are successfully stacking CW on tunes because they are running dual pulley cars on standard stage 2 tunes. Obviously you will bleed boost on...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
06-17-2016, 03:19 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 24,299
Posted By bhvrdr

Correct about VW502. You're wasting money if...

Correct about VW502. You're wasting money if paying more than $23 for 5 quarts for your oil. You can get a quality vw502 at that price and theres zero evidence another vw502 oil is going to make...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
06-15-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,754
Posted By bhvrdr

Right on. yes it looks like they did pretty much...

Right on. yes it looks like they did pretty much what any mechanic would have done. They started with the o2 sensor, which could have been the issue, and then on to the cat converter which would...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
06-13-2016, 01:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,754
Posted By bhvrdr

Without posting the code its hard for any of us...

Without posting the code its hard for any of us to give advice. Emissions related codes can often signs of several different parts failing and the audi computer literally tells the audi techs which...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
06-08-2016, 01:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 137,024
Posted By bhvrdr

You may want to Google the attorney who took the...

You may want to Google the attorney who took the 2.0t oil consumption case against audi. That was successful in that audi put 120000 crap engines in their cars and ended up reimbursing all the poor...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-30-2016, 05:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,227
Posted By bhvrdr

What's a CD?

What's a CD?
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