Do RS4 ICs free float on our cars? im thinking about getting them because AWEs arent available, and

BlackS4tt (Josh) · 08-08-2005, 04:15 PM

plus, i wasnt very happy with the way AWE handled my phone call. i called them to spend more than $1k, and they just seemed very rude and short... i know theyre busy though, so not sure if i should go by that...

BrokenRocket · 08-08-2005, 04:37 PM

Some of the best service, products, advice, and knowledge comes from these guys.

dano-oly · 08-08-2005, 04:38 PM

Mine have been 'floating' for a while with no problem, although to be honest it'd be nice to have some kind of real support.

LCP · 08-08-2005, 04:39 PM

Captain Matt, I be · 08-08-2005, 05:19 PM

dime sized hole rubbed into one of the charge rows

mark said fabbing brackets is NOT hard, and it prevents any possible damage. im sure he'd be willing to help you out if you gave him a ring.

Dr. Jekyll · 08-08-2005, 05:37 PM

Fixn2xlr8 · 08-08-2005, 05:52 PM

very helpful.

SchagenWagen · 08-08-2005, 06:29 PM

similar experience with AWE reps.

3Scanner · 08-08-2005, 06:53 PM

The ICs can likely hang free such as in the example below on my car:

However, they are more secure and you'll have better piece-of-mind if it is anchored in some way:

Here's a shot of both RS4-ICs installed:

Again, going with RS4-IC and doing the minor mods to make them fit is really not that difficult. You've done your own DP install before so this will be relatively easy.

Honestly, my installation went very well and the most difficult part was not related to the ICs at all. My custom RS4-bumper was J-rigged diferently than I expected so it took me and my friend two hours or more to make it fit correctly (adding spacers, elbow grease, cursing, etc.). Just make sure you have good hosing (APR) and recognize that you'll likely need to modify your belly pan to accomodate the lower-seated ICs.

Check out shot of the installation in my pic-poster or feel free to shoot me an email if you have questions. Good luck!

BlackS4tt (Josh) · 08-08-2005, 07:06 PM

just interested in what needs to be done. If i go ahead with this, im getting the RS4 ICs, RS4 shrouds, ASP brackets, and APR hose kit... APRs instructions say nothing about modifying the underspoiler, could you please show me a pic of yours, or an explanation? Does the IC hang below the car at all? How tight are the AC lines in front of the pass intercooler? Does the shroud fit over the IC ok with the lines there? looks like theyre pretty close to the core. thanks!!

08-08-2005, 04:15 PM	#1
BlackS4tt (Josh) AudiWorld Super User Account #: 68919 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,882	Do RS4 ICs free float on our cars? im thinking about getting them because AWEs arent available, and plus, i wasnt very happy with the way AWE handled my phone call. i called them to spend more than $1k, and they just seemed very rude and short... i know theyre busy though, so not sure if i should go by that... __________________ ================================================== ============= Email: blacks4tt AT yahoo.com VAST Tuned Stage III, Blouch 997 KO4s, Custom FMIC, Stoptech, OZ

08-08-2005, 04:37 PM	#2
BrokenRocket Senior Member Account #: 81296 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,541	Don't go by that. Everytime I have ever had trouble with my car AWE has been great to me... Some of the best service, products, advice, and knowledge comes from these guys. __________________ 'Nogaro forever'

08-08-2005, 04:38 PM	#3
dano-oly Junior Member Account #: 35657 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,276	Some have made brackets, but between the hoses and bumper supports, they're wedged in pretty good. Mine have been 'floating' for a while with no problem, although to be honest it'd be nice to have some kind of real support. __________________

08-08-2005, 04:39 PM	#4
LCP AudiWorld Expert Account #: 125 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 26,557	Mine do. There's nowhere else for them to go. A bracket really seemed unnecessary IMO. __________________ "I can't stop apexing" 2000 S4 :: Nogaro Blue :: 6-spd :: AWE RSK04 :: AP Racing 13" 4-pots STaSIS Tracksports 550f/600r + 19mm rear sway bar :: APR Bipipe RS4 ICs :: Forge BPVs :: Autospeed DPs :: Borla :: Aquamist 1s UUC 40% short shifter w/spacer mod :: AWE center vent boost guage Lightweight flywheel :: 18x8 Ronal LZ's :: 235/40-18 Toyo T1R's 2002 allroad :: Atlas Grey :: Tip :: 245/50-17 Dunlop SP5000's Looking for tires? See My review of all of the tires I've had on my S4 Need info? See Everything anyone needs to know about their S4 Help our troops protect their heads: Donate to Operation Helmet Rest In Peace Matthew Ammon a/k/a O.W. Kenobi. May the Force be with you as you keep on apexing. Read his funniest post here.

08-08-2005, 05:19 PM	#5
Captain Matt, I be Elder Member Account #: 26545 Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 32,092	i'd go with brackets - i saw one at autospeed that had been installed without them and there was a dime sized hole rubbed into one of the charge rows mark said fabbing brackets is NOT hard, and it prevents any possible damage. im sure he'd be willing to help you out if you gave him a ring. __________________ Support Innovation for the B5 Platform - www.autospeedperformance.com www.vastperformance.com B5 S4 Forum Cliff's Notes B5 S4 RNS-E Nav+ Installation

08-08-2005, 05:37 PM	#6
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08-08-2005, 05:52 PM	#7
Fixn2xlr8 Junior Member Account #: 90271 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,220	They have always been very helpful. Even on the backordered stuff, they gave updates and were very helpful. __________________ Audi Haiku: The Spinning Turbo - Rejoice! The Air Becomes Speed! - My Money Is Gone.

08-08-2005, 06:29 PM	#8
SchagenWagen Junior Member Account #: 44371 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,361	Not in my car. Autospeed did install by trimming brakets and supplying special mounting plate. BTW, similar experience with AWE reps.

08-08-2005, 06:53 PM	#9
3Scanner AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 43051 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,314	2nd, 3rd, and 4th on fabricating a bracket for the ICs, Josh. It's really not that hard to make... The ICs can likely hang free such as in the example below on my car: However, they are more secure and you'll have better piece-of-mind if it is anchored in some way: Here's a shot of both RS4-ICs installed: Again, going with RS4-IC and doing the minor mods to make them fit is really not that difficult. You've done your own DP install before so this will be relatively easy. Honestly, my installation went very well and the most difficult part was not related to the ICs at all. My custom RS4-bumper was J-rigged diferently than I expected so it took me and my friend two hours or more to make it fit correctly (adding spacers, elbow grease, cursing, etc.). Just make sure you have good hosing (APR) and recognize that you'll likely need to modify your belly pan to accomodate the lower-seated ICs. Check out shot of the installation in my pic-poster or feel free to shoot me an email if you have questions. Good luck! __________________ ================================================== ===================== ================================================== =====================

08-08-2005, 07:06 PM	#10
BlackS4tt (Josh) AudiWorld Super User Account #: 68919 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,882	thanks hieu, i do have a few questions actually, do you have AIM? just interested in what needs to be done. If i go ahead with this, im getting the RS4 ICs, RS4 shrouds, ASP brackets, and APR hose kit... APRs instructions say nothing about modifying the underspoiler, could you please show me a pic of yours, or an explanation? Does the IC hang below the car at all? How tight are the AC lines in front of the pass intercooler? Does the shroud fit over the IC ok with the lines there? looks like theyre pretty close to the core. thanks!! __________________ ================================================== ============= Email: blacks4tt AT yahoo.com VAST Tuned Stage III, Blouch 997 KO4s, Custom FMIC, Stoptech, OZ

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