Here's another new thread: My evolving mods - early reviews

UncleNoName · 05-01-2007, 11:09 PM

Put on the forged 18" wheels this past weekend. Ride is a bit more sharp over bumps, but mostly more noisy (tires are used, oem's were conti contacts).

Transitional handling better (didn't test g's). Stock sport suspension handles the 18's pretty well from a comfort perspective. Maybe due partly to the fact that 18's weigh under 17 lbs and stock 17's were much heavier.

As these rims/tires came from a previously owned audi, the offset is not ideal at +40. Rim is only 7.5" wide though. With car full of people (one weighing 270), i do get rub on the screw over bumps. I'm afraid of what will happen when i do the neuspeed springs, but i will probably try the screw removal/bend in tip. Stance looks MUCH more aggressive (wide) from the back of the car.

Dealer finally got the post-I3(?) revision from Revo for my car. Installed it today with more-aggressive-than-default settings due to our higher octane gas.

Drove less than 10 miles so far, and i don't know if ecu needs to "learn", but it is stronger (so THAT's torque steer!), and very smooth -- perhaps smoother than stock? (yes i did get the factory ecu flash update)

Difference in power doesn't seem as dramatic as when i chipped a 2.7t motor. I should have more impressions later.

Next is the FSD+neuspeeds, APR DP, and Revo Stg2. Maybe in a week.

MuRaN0Daddy · 05-02-2007, 03:01 AM

That 40 off is gonna be a problem w the Neuspeeds....I hope I'm wrong

Buddah · 05-02-2007, 05:11 AM

UncleNoName · 05-02-2007, 02:34 PM

i have one that compares relationship of tire to wheel well (from bumper view) of stock and aftermarket.

i hope +40 works too!
my calcs:
+45 on 8" rim = 56.6mm "stickout" from hub
+40 on 7.5" rim = 55.3mm "stickout" from hub -- so less "stickout"

My tires are somewhat square-shouldered so that doesn't help.

UncleNoName · 05-02-2007, 04:58 PM

here

MuRaN0Daddy · 05-02-2007, 05:05 PM

UncleNoName · 05-02-2007, 11:11 PM

05-02-2007, 03:01 AM	#2
MuRaN0Daddy AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 13,707	I demand pics! :-) That 40 off is gonna be a problem w the Neuspeeds....I hope I'm wrong __________________ NOW:2012 VW GTI TORNADO RED. 2.0 TSI BASE.WINTER: RS4 REPS/EAGLE GT1'S. MONSTER MATS. VAG COM MODS. BLACK STUFF. SUNTEK 30%. VW CAR GO SYSTEM. YAKIMA BARS/VIPER. SEAT STORAGE.. Retired: 2002 A4 AVANT TIP ATLAS 2004 A4 DSG DOLPHIN ULTRASPORT 2006 A3 DSG MURANO 2008 SUBARU OBS OBSIDIAN 2010 A3 IBIS DSG S LINE TITANIUM

05-02-2007, 05:11 AM	#3
Buddah Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 699	I second his demand

05-02-2007, 02:34 PM	#4
UncleNoName AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 389	i'll try to do soon i have one that compares relationship of tire to wheel well (from bumper view) of stock and aftermarket. i hope +40 works too! my calcs: +45 on 8" rim = 56.6mm "stickout" from hub +40 on 7.5" rim = 55.3mm "stickout" from hub -- so less "stickout" My tires are somewhat square-shouldered so that doesn't help. __________________ 2007 Lava Grey 2.0T S-Line, DSG, Tech pkg, Bose. Mods: Koni FSD, Neuspeed springs, H&R RSB, Tyrolsport bushings, Akebono F, Hawk R, SS brake lines, ashtray delete, tint, APR DP, Revo Stage 2, 18x8 Enkei, Sumitomo HTRz3, cargo net, ecs dogbone mount, laser propark, tinted sidemarkers. VAG-COM: no alarm beep, all windows up/down, no lock at speed, no seatbelt chime.

05-02-2007, 04:58 PM	#5
UncleNoName AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 389	ok posted pix here __________________ 2007 Lava Grey 2.0T S-Line, DSG, Tech pkg, Bose. Mods: Koni FSD, Neuspeed springs, H&R RSB, Tyrolsport bushings, Akebono F, Hawk R, SS brake lines, ashtray delete, tint, APR DP, Revo Stage 2, 18x8 Enkei, Sumitomo HTRz3, cargo net, ecs dogbone mount, laser propark, tinted sidemarkers. VAG-COM: no alarm beep, all windows up/down, no lock at speed, no seatbelt chime.

05-02-2007, 05:05 PM	#6
MuRaN0Daddy AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 13,707	very aggressive....interesting to see w the drop...it'll be close __________________ NOW:2012 VW GTI TORNADO RED. 2.0 TSI BASE.WINTER: RS4 REPS/EAGLE GT1'S. MONSTER MATS. VAG COM MODS. BLACK STUFF. SUNTEK 30%. VW CAR GO SYSTEM. YAKIMA BARS/VIPER. SEAT STORAGE.. Retired: 2002 A4 AVANT TIP ATLAS 2004 A4 DSG DOLPHIN ULTRASPORT 2006 A3 DSG MURANO 2008 SUBARU OBS OBSIDIAN 2010 A3 IBIS DSG S LINE TITANIUM

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05-02-2007, 11:11 PM	#7
UncleNoName AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 389	No doubt. I'm crossing my fingers... Will post results. __________________ 2007 Lava Grey 2.0T S-Line, DSG, Tech pkg, Bose. Mods: Koni FSD, Neuspeed springs, H&R RSB, Tyrolsport bushings, Akebono F, Hawk R, SS brake lines, ashtray delete, tint, APR DP, Revo Stage 2, 18x8 Enkei, Sumitomo HTRz3, cargo net, ecs dogbone mount, laser propark, tinted sidemarkers. VAG-COM: no alarm beep, all windows up/down, no lock at speed, no seatbelt chime.

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