Got Bored Today, So I decided to Install the Snub on my 3.0L - Page 4

Eddie Man · 03-21-2005, 06:16 AM

F-R-E-E
w/yer help

Mateoloco · 03-21-2005, 06:24 AM

Avantadrive_Original · 03-21-2005, 06:47 AM

especially the bumper removal... would you say that's fairly straightforward? basically just seems like you have to remove a few bolts here and there...

Eddie Man · 03-21-2005, 06:55 AM

Bronze · 03-21-2005, 07:01 AM

I thought you had a tip. I figured that with an automatic, the intervention of the torque converter on shifts would substantially limit the effectiveness of the snub mount. I'm glad I was proven wrong, given the effort it took to install everything.

Congrats!

ScottJ · 03-21-2005, 07:03 AM

needforsleep · 03-21-2005, 07:09 AM

Eddie Man · 03-21-2005, 07:43 AM

After last night's test run (about 15 minutes) and this morning's drive into work (50 minutes), here are some comments, observations and recommendations:

Comments:
The results are amazing by just spending less than $45.

Observations & Feedback:
Let me count the ways:
1. For my 1.5 year old B6 and 30k miles, I was experiencing some suddering during hard acceleration while shifting...
Also, if I choose to drive hard and sloppy, shock of the driveline slamming is evident as even hurts just to say it...
To combat this, I resorted to slipping the clutch and really more to feather and ease the suddering...This option is not always good in that clutch pad replacment is not cheap (not sure on teh waranty coverage on this).
I at first thought that my clutch needed adjustment but was I WRONG.

Now, the car shifts very positive w/ NO SHUDDERING OR SHOCK whatsover. Just very smooth shifting with just the right amount of driveline dampening.

2. Spirited driving is that more pleasurable. Shifts are positive and my NeuSS is much more enjoyable...As if I am more engaged w/ the drivetrain.

3. Another observation and I have not heard this from others, maybe only evident on 3.0ers 'cause the engine is mounted and configured differently than the 1.8Ters...
During cornering, the car feels more stable w/o plowing as much...
My only thought is that w/ the stock snub, the engine was free to throw itself into the curve more as w/ the new snub, the engine is more planted into place w/ no slop or roll of the engine.
Just my thoughts though on why.

4. Lastly and don't flame me for this...
I know that most here have driven Japanese Cars, especially mid to higher end cars w/manual transmissions. I love how most of the drive trains feel very solid, positive w/no slop.
I felt this bliss driving the new 350z & the G35 Coupe and even also felt this on the IS300...Very smooth delivery of power was my thoughts.
Well now, I have that in my kraut mobile!!! Touche' to the Japs

Recommendation:
How ever you do it...Get One!

A4wheelin · 03-21-2005, 08:31 AM

oatzel · 03-21-2005, 09:07 AM

03-21-2005, 06:16 AM	#31
Eddie Man AudiWorld Super User Account #: 10568 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 6,558	4 digit charge... F-R-E-E w/yer help __________________ 2006 S4 Avant: dolphin gray \| 6speed \| alcantara \| premium \| cold \| bose \| sirius \| navigation \| bluetooth \| parktronic \| ebony \| carbon fiber Performance: Milltek.50%NonResonated \| Milltek.DPw/HFC \| ECS.2PieceRotors \| EBC.RedStuff \| H-Sport.RS4Sways Strat.CAI \| JHM.SolidSS \| SSBrakeLines \| ECS.Snub \| Bridgestone.RE050A \| Bilstein.PSS9 \| LaunchVidClips \| ServotronicMod Cosmetic: CF.Splitter \| RS4Knob \| Debadged"V8" \| RS4Pedals \| VMR.19"B7.RS4s \| Eurolites \| Armourfend.Bra \| 5400kD1S XenonFogs \| PennyMod \| SmokedReflectors \| S4CaliperSpring \| RS4Grille \| OEM.EngineCovers \| LOSTLINKS :(

03-21-2005, 06:24 AM	#32
Mateoloco Junior Member Account #: 87421 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,427	damn yo, you could write up instructions for a living __________________

03-21-2005, 06:47 AM	#33
Avantadrive_Original AudiWorld Super User Account #: 4106 Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 5,807	i don't trust myself quite enough to do this, but i really appreciate the writeup especially the bumper removal... would you say that's fairly straightforward? basically just seems like you have to remove a few bolts here and there... __________________ SIG STARTS HERE 2003 Audi A4 Avant, Black/black 3.0 V6, Sport, Manual "Mods": all-round tint, 35% front, 20% rears; sedan sport rims; clear corners; yellow fogs; V1 hardwire/concealed display; XM Commander headliner install; emergency lights/radio; Pioneer AVH-P4000DVD with stock Bose system

03-21-2005, 06:55 AM	#34
Eddie Man AudiWorld Super User Account #: 10568 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 6,558	LOL & Thanks...Pay sux though :) __________________ 2006 S4 Avant: dolphin gray \| 6speed \| alcantara \| premium \| cold \| bose \| sirius \| navigation \| bluetooth \| parktronic \| ebony \| carbon fiber Performance: Milltek.50%NonResonated \| Milltek.DPw/HFC \| ECS.2PieceRotors \| EBC.RedStuff \| H-Sport.RS4Sways Strat.CAI \| JHM.SolidSS \| SSBrakeLines \| ECS.Snub \| Bridgestone.RE050A \| Bilstein.PSS9 \| LaunchVidClips \| ServotronicMod Cosmetic: CF.Splitter \| RS4Knob \| Debadged"V8" \| RS4Pedals \| VMR.19"B7.RS4s \| Eurolites \| Armourfend.Bra \| 5400kD1S XenonFogs \| PennyMod \| SmokedReflectors \| S4CaliperSpring \| RS4Grille \| OEM.EngineCovers \| LOSTLINKS :(

03-21-2005, 07:01 AM	#35
Bronze Senior Member Account #: 61481 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,098	Do you have a 6-speed or a Tip?....m... I thought you had a tip. I figured that with an automatic, the intervention of the torque converter on shifts would substantially limit the effectiveness of the snub mount. I'm glad I was proven wrong, given the effort it took to install everything. Congrats! __________________ Bronze 2002 A4 1.8T M/T quattro Brilliant Black/Ebony APR Stage 1, snub, TIP, 710N DV Neuspeed Short Shifter Koni FSD/Eibach/H-sport S4 sways B5 S4 front brakes, Porterfield R4S Stoptech SS lines Dunlop SP Sport 01/Yokohama AVID H4S

03-21-2005, 07:03 AM	#36
ScottJ Junior Member Account #: 65383 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,635	Solid write-up. Thanks. __________________ Birmingham, AL The stable: 2003 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 4.7L (tows toys, hauls parts, gets me to remote places) 2002 Silver A4 3.0 Quatto Tiptronic (hers) 1985 CJ-7 Laredo 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate 1970 VW Bug (rusting hulk I've ignored too long)

03-21-2005, 07:09 AM	#37
needforsleep Member Account #: 29024 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 22,590	He has a manual....I have a TIP.

03-21-2005, 07:43 AM	#38
Eddie Man AudiWorld Super User Account #: 10568 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 6,558	More Feedback... After last night's test run (about 15 minutes) and this morning's drive into work (50 minutes), here are some comments, observations and recommendations: Comments: The results are amazing by just spending less than $45. Observations & Feedback: Let me count the ways: 1. For my 1.5 year old B6 and 30k miles, I was experiencing some suddering during hard acceleration while shifting... Also, if I choose to drive hard and sloppy, shock of the driveline slamming is evident as even hurts just to say it... To combat this, I resorted to slipping the clutch and really more to feather and ease the suddering...This option is not always good in that clutch pad replacment is not cheap (not sure on teh waranty coverage on this). I at first thought that my clutch needed adjustment but was I WRONG. Now, the car shifts very positive w/ NO SHUDDERING OR SHOCK whatsover. Just very smooth shifting with just the right amount of driveline dampening. 2. Spirited driving is that more pleasurable. Shifts are positive and my NeuSS is much more enjoyable...As if I am more engaged w/ the drivetrain. 3. Another observation and I have not heard this from others, maybe only evident on 3.0ers 'cause the engine is mounted and configured differently than the 1.8Ters... During cornering, the car feels more stable w/o plowing as much... My only thought is that w/ the stock snub, the engine was free to throw itself into the curve more as w/ the new snub, the engine is more planted into place w/ no slop or roll of the engine. Just my thoughts though on why. 4. Lastly and don't flame me for this... I know that most here have driven Japanese Cars, especially mid to higher end cars w/manual transmissions. I love how most of the drive trains feel very solid, positive w/no slop. I felt this bliss driving the new 350z & the G35 Coupe and even also felt this on the IS300...Very smooth delivery of power was my thoughts. Well now, I have that in my kraut mobile!!! Touche' to the Japs Recommendation: How ever you do it...Get One! __________________ 2006 S4 Avant: dolphin gray \| 6speed \| alcantara \| premium \| cold \| bose \| sirius \| navigation \| bluetooth \| parktronic \| ebony \| carbon fiber Performance: Milltek.50%NonResonated \| Milltek.DPw/HFC \| ECS.2PieceRotors \| EBC.RedStuff \| H-Sport.RS4Sways Strat.CAI \| JHM.SolidSS \| SSBrakeLines \| ECS.Snub \| Bridgestone.RE050A \| Bilstein.PSS9 \| LaunchVidClips \| ServotronicMod Cosmetic: CF.Splitter \| RS4Knob \| Debadged"V8" \| RS4Pedals \| VMR.19"B7.RS4s \| Eurolites \| Armourfend.Bra \| 5400kD1S XenonFogs \| PennyMod \| SmokedReflectors \| S4CaliperSpring \| RS4Grille \| OEM.EngineCovers \| LOSTLINKS :(

03-21-2005, 08:31 AM	#39
A4wheelin AudiWorld Super User Account #: 64746 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 9,274	Very nice write-up. You've convinced me to get one eventually! __________________ 1985 Coupe GT 2.2L I-5 5mt 2002 A4 3.0L Quattro 6mt Sport Package 18x8 HP Evos w/ Nitto NT555 Zimmermann Cross Drilled Rotors Oettinger Front Grill Neuspeed Short Shifter Spoilerdepot Lip Spoiler Hoen Tianium Lows Hoen Xenonmatch Fogs Clear Corners Escort Passport 8500

03-21-2005, 09:07 AM	#40
oatzel Elder Member Account #: 10018 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 12,887	boy, I can't wait for you to do the Supercharger write up! well done __________________ Current: 07 s4 avant, ibis, stasis exhaust, vogtland c/o, h-sport rs4 sways, velocity gunmetal reps, 35% tint 09 a4 2.0t prem +, sport, nav Old: 03 a4 3.0qms, thermal exhaust, hyperflow, neuspeed sport, neuspeed bilsteins, h-sport (s4) sways, b&m ss, votex lip, s4 blades, rs4 reps, ecodes, rs4 pedals, 35% tint Older: 2000 A4 1.8TQ, bilstein/hyperco, blah blah blah

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