AudiSportB5S4
06-25-2009, 12:44 PM
Updated: July 23, 2009
Before signing onto Audizine I was on VWVortex/Fortitude where I wasn't motivated to do really anything to my car performance wise, I just wasn't to touch some body stuff up since the car came with a mismatched rear bumper and a dent in the passenger side.
These pictures are after RS4 grille, and a repainted front bumper, hood, and rear bumper...
http://pic30.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1557/6599355/15940903/261457083.jpg
http://pic30.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1557/6599355/15940903/261457077.jpg
So back to the beginning of Audizine, I came on making my first post with the pictures above. How I cleaned up the car from the time I bought it and wanted to start a cool thread saying hello and showing the progress.. For two weeks I was on here before someone offered me a second hand GIACX ECU... That was EPIC turn for the worse. (got me addicting to changing everything I could) [evilsmile]
Having the chip installed for 5 days I ran into the lovely problem of getting on the highway, full throttle thinking I'm driving a LAMBO and then bam, loss of 90% of power. I was like oh what the hell! CEL came on.
That day lead to me getting Hyperboost DV's (159 a piece) and SAMCO upper intake hoses along with a TBB. Someone said you blew your TBB.
So I replace those parts, same damn thing. No power past 4K.
Turns out it was my Bosch MAF (common 2000 MY problem).
Pictures of all the unnecessary parts I bought because of the power loss.
http://pic30.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1557/6599355/15940903/268070193.jpg
Modifications as of July, 2007
-GIAC X Tune
-Stratmosphere Hyperboost Diverter Valves
-SAMCO Throttle Body Boot & Upper Intake Hoses
Next, I really wanted a boost gauge. After all, everyone said once you have a chipped car it's really important to monitor the boost levels.
AWE Center Vent Boost Gauge
I unfortunately don't have the images of my first boost gauge setup in the car!
AWE Twin One Exhaust
My buddy picked up the AWE Twin 1 system and I fell in love first time I heard it, but the price tag being a little over 1,000 for the cat-back took some time to save up the money to purchase. The day finally came, and I loved it!
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/292667463.jpg
H&R/Bilstein Suspension
I had my exhaust installed 1 day before doing the suspension. I picked up the combo from a local on AZ for a great price and had it installed. I loved how the car looked, but couldn't even make it in my own driveway with the exhaust and low ride height!
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/276423789.jpg
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/276423786.jpg
H&R Coilovers & OZ Superleggeras
Although I liked the look of being real low with the cup kit setup, not making it down my driveway was bothering me since it was nice and protected back there... So from the same local that sold me the H&R/Bilsteins referred me to a guy who wanted to trade stock rims and my cup kit for his OZ Superleggeras and H&R Coilovers, plus cash of course.
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/002.jpg
Caliper Paint & Upgraded Rotors/Pads/Brake Lines
Next up was caliper paint so the stock setup looked pretty behind my new wheels... At the same time I said, hmm, brakes are getting old, time to upgrade! I went with Adam@SPP's rotor special (I chose dimpled/slotted) as well as EBC Redstuff Ceramic Pads, and Stoptech SS Brake Lines.
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/20071028_0004.jpg
DEPO E-Codes
Everyone's first words to anyone new on AZ with a B5 is "clearcorner it". So, I caught on 6 months later and decided to do a replica E-code setup. The e-code (euro spec headlights) are desired because of the much greater light output, and a much different beam pattern that shines brighter on the road.
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/20071116_0004.jpg
Modifications as of December, 2008
-GIAC X Tune
-Stratmosphere Hyperboost Diverter Valves
-SAMCO Throttle Body Boot & Upper Intake Hoses
-AWE Center Vent Boost Gauge
-H&R Coilovers
-18x8 OZ Superleggeras
-DEPO E-Code Headlights
-Painted Calipers
Then the day came, the one everyone lives in fear of, but at the same time rejoices when it happens. K03s OUT K04s IN!
K03 Carnage
-Nice K03!
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/004.jpg
-Badddd K03!
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/222-1.jpg
K04s and VAST Stage 3-
-See ya! Off to SSP Tuning
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/Almostthere.jpg
-Engine out
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/0075.jpg
-K04s
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/K04Turbos.jpg
VAST Stage 3-
-First time I contacted Prince @ VAST was great, first off I thought I had known him for years the way he would answer questions, help me out and provide his opinions which were such a help. The Stage 3- setup consists of maintaining the stock fueling (injectors, MAF, etc) however you pop a 5bar FPR in to bump up the stock injectors' flow rate to get a marginal gain over Stage 2+. With the bigger turbo pushing more air, you need more fuel to compensate. The program also limits the boost to 16PSI and ran my injectors <100% which is better for reliability and longevity.
Stage 3 Fueling from VAST
-I chose VAST because over the few months before I made the purchase they became more of friends than anything else. Would call them frequently, they'd help me out here and there, and having hands down the BEST tuner for B5 S4's working on your car, Mike @ VAST AKA Piggie, you can't go wrong... My first fueling setup was RS4 Airbox, RS4 MAF Housing with Hitachi Meter (modified by VAST), RS4 Accordion, 42lb Bosch Green Giant Injectors @ 4bar, Lower Temp Coolant Temp Sensor, and Bosch Sidefire F5DP0R plugs.
This setup ran great no problems whatsoever, dynoed 350WHP/405WTQ on EPL's Mustang Dyno in CT...
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/DynoS4.jpg
Updated Stage 3 Fueling from VAST 2009
-With the growth of using the Siemens 60's on K04s running a much lower IDC (Injector Duty Cycle) and making slightly more power, I decided to make the switch. Everything else remains the same as part of the fueling setup goes, only change is the 4bar FPR gets swapped for a 3bar to run the 60's @ 630cc.
VAST Water/Methanol Injection
-At the same time of the updated fueling install, I had the VAST/Devil's Own Alcohol Injection system added for some more power.
Modifications as of July 2009
-Stratmosphere Hyperboost Diverter Valves
-SAMCO 12 Piece Hose Kit
-VEI Digital Boost Gauge
-H&R Coilovers
-18x8 OZ Superleggeras
-DEPO E-Code Headlights
-Painted Calipers (Updated with G2 Caliper Kit - duplicolor was fading away!)
-VAST Performance Fueling Kit (RS4 MAF, Hitachi Sensor, RS4 Airbox, RS4 Accordion Hose, Siemens Deka 60# 630cc/min Injectors, and 3 bar FPR)
-K04-25/26 RS4 Turbochargers
-RS4 Inlet Pipes
-RS4 Clutch Kit / Resurfaced Flywheel
-VAST Phenolic Intake Manifold Spacers
-Bosch Motorsport 044 Fuel Pump
-VAST Performance / Devils Own Alcohol-Injection Kit
-Straight "Piggie" Pipes (gutted pre-cats AND main cats)
-AWE Side Mounted Intercoolers
-VAST/SPAL Electric High Flow Fan Kit
-034 Motorsport Track Density Motor Mounts
-034 Motorsport Track Density Transmission Mounts
-034 Motorsport Polyurethane Snub Mount with bracket
-Stoptech Stainless Steel Brake Lines
-EBC Red Stuff Ceramic Pads
-SPP Drilled/Slotted Rotors
Some Updated Pictures of Recent Changes
-REDRUM Euro Plate
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/P1000072.jpg
-RE-Painted Y-Pipe
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/P1000077.jpg
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/P1000078.jpg
-Rolling Shots to WF 15
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/IMG1-1.jpg
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/IMG3.jpg
Thanks for reading!
Cardomain Page: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2622358
Before signing onto Audizine I was on VWVortex/Fortitude where I wasn't motivated to do really anything to my car performance wise, I just wasn't to touch some body stuff up since the car came with a mismatched rear bumper and a dent in the passenger side.
These pictures are after RS4 grille, and a repainted front bumper, hood, and rear bumper...
http://pic30.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1557/6599355/15940903/261457083.jpg
http://pic30.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1557/6599355/15940903/261457077.jpg
So back to the beginning of Audizine, I came on making my first post with the pictures above. How I cleaned up the car from the time I bought it and wanted to start a cool thread saying hello and showing the progress.. For two weeks I was on here before someone offered me a second hand GIACX ECU... That was EPIC turn for the worse. (got me addicting to changing everything I could) [evilsmile]
Having the chip installed for 5 days I ran into the lovely problem of getting on the highway, full throttle thinking I'm driving a LAMBO and then bam, loss of 90% of power. I was like oh what the hell! CEL came on.
That day lead to me getting Hyperboost DV's (159 a piece) and SAMCO upper intake hoses along with a TBB. Someone said you blew your TBB.
So I replace those parts, same damn thing. No power past 4K.
Turns out it was my Bosch MAF (common 2000 MY problem).
Pictures of all the unnecessary parts I bought because of the power loss.
http://pic30.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1557/6599355/15940903/268070193.jpg
Modifications as of July, 2007
-GIAC X Tune
-Stratmosphere Hyperboost Diverter Valves
-SAMCO Throttle Body Boot & Upper Intake Hoses
Next, I really wanted a boost gauge. After all, everyone said once you have a chipped car it's really important to monitor the boost levels.
AWE Center Vent Boost Gauge
I unfortunately don't have the images of my first boost gauge setup in the car!
AWE Twin One Exhaust
My buddy picked up the AWE Twin 1 system and I fell in love first time I heard it, but the price tag being a little over 1,000 for the cat-back took some time to save up the money to purchase. The day finally came, and I loved it!
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/292667463.jpg
H&R/Bilstein Suspension
I had my exhaust installed 1 day before doing the suspension. I picked up the combo from a local on AZ for a great price and had it installed. I loved how the car looked, but couldn't even make it in my own driveway with the exhaust and low ride height!
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/276423789.jpg
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/276423786.jpg
H&R Coilovers & OZ Superleggeras
Although I liked the look of being real low with the cup kit setup, not making it down my driveway was bothering me since it was nice and protected back there... So from the same local that sold me the H&R/Bilsteins referred me to a guy who wanted to trade stock rims and my cup kit for his OZ Superleggeras and H&R Coilovers, plus cash of course.
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/002.jpg
Caliper Paint & Upgraded Rotors/Pads/Brake Lines
Next up was caliper paint so the stock setup looked pretty behind my new wheels... At the same time I said, hmm, brakes are getting old, time to upgrade! I went with Adam@SPP's rotor special (I chose dimpled/slotted) as well as EBC Redstuff Ceramic Pads, and Stoptech SS Brake Lines.
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/20071028_0004.jpg
DEPO E-Codes
Everyone's first words to anyone new on AZ with a B5 is "clearcorner it". So, I caught on 6 months later and decided to do a replica E-code setup. The e-code (euro spec headlights) are desired because of the much greater light output, and a much different beam pattern that shines brighter on the road.
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/20071116_0004.jpg
Modifications as of December, 2008
-GIAC X Tune
-Stratmosphere Hyperboost Diverter Valves
-SAMCO Throttle Body Boot & Upper Intake Hoses
-AWE Center Vent Boost Gauge
-H&R Coilovers
-18x8 OZ Superleggeras
-DEPO E-Code Headlights
-Painted Calipers
Then the day came, the one everyone lives in fear of, but at the same time rejoices when it happens. K03s OUT K04s IN!
K03 Carnage
-Nice K03!
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/004.jpg
-Badddd K03!
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/222-1.jpg
K04s and VAST Stage 3-
-See ya! Off to SSP Tuning
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/Almostthere.jpg
-Engine out
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/0075.jpg
-K04s
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/K04Turbos.jpg
VAST Stage 3-
-First time I contacted Prince @ VAST was great, first off I thought I had known him for years the way he would answer questions, help me out and provide his opinions which were such a help. The Stage 3- setup consists of maintaining the stock fueling (injectors, MAF, etc) however you pop a 5bar FPR in to bump up the stock injectors' flow rate to get a marginal gain over Stage 2+. With the bigger turbo pushing more air, you need more fuel to compensate. The program also limits the boost to 16PSI and ran my injectors <100% which is better for reliability and longevity.
Stage 3 Fueling from VAST
-I chose VAST because over the few months before I made the purchase they became more of friends than anything else. Would call them frequently, they'd help me out here and there, and having hands down the BEST tuner for B5 S4's working on your car, Mike @ VAST AKA Piggie, you can't go wrong... My first fueling setup was RS4 Airbox, RS4 MAF Housing with Hitachi Meter (modified by VAST), RS4 Accordion, 42lb Bosch Green Giant Injectors @ 4bar, Lower Temp Coolant Temp Sensor, and Bosch Sidefire F5DP0R plugs.
This setup ran great no problems whatsoever, dynoed 350WHP/405WTQ on EPL's Mustang Dyno in CT...
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/DynoS4.jpg
Updated Stage 3 Fueling from VAST 2009
-With the growth of using the Siemens 60's on K04s running a much lower IDC (Injector Duty Cycle) and making slightly more power, I decided to make the switch. Everything else remains the same as part of the fueling setup goes, only change is the 4bar FPR gets swapped for a 3bar to run the 60's @ 630cc.
VAST Water/Methanol Injection
-At the same time of the updated fueling install, I had the VAST/Devil's Own Alcohol Injection system added for some more power.
Modifications as of July 2009
-Stratmosphere Hyperboost Diverter Valves
-SAMCO 12 Piece Hose Kit
-VEI Digital Boost Gauge
-H&R Coilovers
-18x8 OZ Superleggeras
-DEPO E-Code Headlights
-Painted Calipers (Updated with G2 Caliper Kit - duplicolor was fading away!)
-VAST Performance Fueling Kit (RS4 MAF, Hitachi Sensor, RS4 Airbox, RS4 Accordion Hose, Siemens Deka 60# 630cc/min Injectors, and 3 bar FPR)
-K04-25/26 RS4 Turbochargers
-RS4 Inlet Pipes
-RS4 Clutch Kit / Resurfaced Flywheel
-VAST Phenolic Intake Manifold Spacers
-Bosch Motorsport 044 Fuel Pump
-VAST Performance / Devils Own Alcohol-Injection Kit
-Straight "Piggie" Pipes (gutted pre-cats AND main cats)
-AWE Side Mounted Intercoolers
-VAST/SPAL Electric High Flow Fan Kit
-034 Motorsport Track Density Motor Mounts
-034 Motorsport Track Density Transmission Mounts
-034 Motorsport Polyurethane Snub Mount with bracket
-Stoptech Stainless Steel Brake Lines
-EBC Red Stuff Ceramic Pads
-SPP Drilled/Slotted Rotors
Some Updated Pictures of Recent Changes
-REDRUM Euro Plate
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/P1000072.jpg
-RE-Painted Y-Pipe
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/P1000077.jpg
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/P1000078.jpg
-Rolling Shots to WF 15
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/IMG1-1.jpg
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/AudiSportB5S4/2000%20VAST%20Stage%203%20S4/IMG3.jpg
Thanks for reading!
Cardomain Page: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2622358