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Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-21-2006, 01:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 213
Posted By Brett / APR

One word- MAZAK. Mazak is a standard if not THE standard.

The numbers are impressive but are just that- numbers on a paper. Mazak is arguably the most respected machine tool maker in the U.S. (they are a Japanese company.)

Brett
APR
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-21-2006, 01:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 213
Posted By Brett / APR

BIG difference between just a 'lathe' and a Mazak...

BIG difference between just a 'lathe' and a Mazak lathe
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-21-2006, 01:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 213
Posted By Brett / APR

The machine that we are adding is a lathe. Our other unit is a CNC mill.

A lathe turns parts. On a mill the part is held stationary (on a 3-axis) and the tool spins. They are complementary machines.

Some parts can be made on either machine but usually one machine is...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-20-2006, 07:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 328
Posted By Brett / APR

Then it was old, old stock.

Then it was old, old stock.
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-19-2006, 06:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 366
Posted By Brett / APR

Funny, I requested that it be taken off the market because it was unprofitable and a slow seller

(non-sugar-coated answer)

...but you B5 S4 guys insisted that we sell it. Maybe we should reconsider. I understand that there is nothing else on the market (at all) but you must realize that the...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-17-2006, 08:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,495
Posted By Brett / APR

All Bipipes go through a special pressurized sealing process called impregnation

The Bipipes are immersed in a special solution and pressurized. The solution is forced into the casting ensuring an absolutely pressure tight casting as the solution dries and becomes one with the...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
09-10-2006, 11:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,235
Posted By Brett / APR

ECUX is an internal tool first and foremost

ECUX (version 1 as we refer to it internally) was released three years or so ago as a product for the enthusiast. It was immediately criticized for competing with VAG-COM, a product whose feature...
Forum: TT (Mk1) Discussion
08-04-2006, 02:25 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 3,481
Posted By Brett / APR

Will summed it up pretty well

Sorry, we are up against some very tough deadlines and I don't have much time to spend on the forums during the day...

If you could please be a bit more specific with the question I can give you a...
Forum: TT (Mk1) Discussion
08-04-2006, 02:15 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 3,481
Posted By Brett / APR

No, you probably couldn't. I seriously doubt you are a turbo expert.

Bigger turbo is better right? LOL, keyboard tuners...

Brett
APR
Forum: TT (Mk1) Discussion
08-04-2006, 09:14 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 3,481
Posted By Brett / APR

Any effort to explain anything to you would...

Any effort to explain anything to you would clearly be utterly pointless
Forum: TT (Mk1) Discussion
08-03-2006, 09:32 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 3,481
Posted By Brett / APR

Funny, exactly the opposite of what VW did for...

Funny, exactly the opposite of what VW did for there SEMA projects
Forum: TT (Mk1) Discussion
08-03-2006, 09:24 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 3,481
Posted By Brett / APR

Of course, but you don't understand the full...

Of course, but you don't understand the full situation and probably never will.
Forum: TT (Mk1) Discussion
08-03-2006, 07:44 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 3,481
Posted By Brett / APR

And as Cofounder and Director of Engineering at APR

I can attest that a number of policy changes are in effect at APR in regards to installation/build work performed on customer vehicles. These changes are based upon recent experiences, not all of...
Forum: TT (Mk1) Discussion
08-03-2006, 04:53 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,046
Posted By Brett / APR

Peter, I think you would be surprised...

As an industry insider and someone with alot of personal experience with the German based tuners (and co-owner of one), I think you would be very, very surprised at the relative scarcity of extreme...
Forum: TT (Mk1) Discussion
08-03-2006, 04:36 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,046
Posted By Brett / APR

This is not accurate and is somewhat misleading

First of all, we have had a very low level of failures with the turbo to downpipe fasteners. The turbo to MANIFOLD fasteners were upgraded many (3+) years ago to improve reliability. These...
Forum: S4 (B6 & B7 Platforms) Discussion
07-25-2006, 07:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 797
Posted By Brett / APR

Our design goals are built on our own stringent requirements not based on anyone elses products

Were we in a different industry with a different set of competitors, this would not necessarily be the case but in our industry we set our goals much higher than meeting or exceeding any competing...
Forum: S4 (B6 & B7 Platforms) Discussion
07-21-2006, 08:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 797
Posted By Brett / APR

I can't say for sure but that probably is a...

I can't say for sure but that probably is a decent guess.
Forum: S4 (B6 & B7 Platforms) Discussion
07-21-2006, 04:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 797
Posted By Brett / APR

No the assembly was designed and is manufactured...

No the assembly was designed and is manufactured by a third party.
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
07-21-2006, 04:31 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 674
Posted By Brett / APR

These girls were from the north. Southern girls...

These girls were from the north. Southern girls ugly? You need to get out more my friend.
Forum: S4 (B6 & B7 Platforms) Discussion
07-20-2006, 08:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 797
Posted By Brett / APR

FYI, this is the same unit as the MTM - both...

FYI, this is the same unit as the MTM - both companies outsource from the same company
Forum: S4 (B6 & B7 Platforms) Discussion
07-17-2006, 07:44 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,428
Posted By Brett / APR

We certainly have no issues with software!

When it comes to software, we have been way ahead for quite a long time. Look at the latest ME9 vehicles and who was the first to lick serial programming, multiprogram switching, etc. We have more...
Forum: 2.0T FSI Discussion
05-19-2006, 08:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,322
Posted By Brett / APR

Don't run stage 1 chip on a car with exhaust. ...

Don't run stage 1 chip on a car with exhaust. Jeez....
Forum: 2.0T FSI Discussion
05-19-2006, 08:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,322
Posted By Brett / APR

You put the wrong stage chip on your car Pete,...

You put the wrong stage chip on your car Pete, what do you expect?!
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
05-19-2006, 09:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,719
Posted By Brett / APR

As of a few months ago. You probably got one...

As of a few months ago. You probably got one from a previous batch.
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