What should I do next!

[wws]

I have about 5 Benjamins to spend. What should the next mod be for the car or should I just save up more money? Current mods listed in sig.

[wws]

Not sure why it posted twice. Can moderator delete this one?

[Hrushka]

God where to start, ha. Would you do the work yourself?

Suspension/Brakes: Big Brake Kit and Coilovers
Wheels: Go with BBS 19's or a Mesh wheel
Engine: Chip tune, Cold Air Intake, Diverter Valves, TIP, Exhaust, etc.

There's alot you can do with your S4, not sure if you would rather the muscle or look at this point..

[mbgt72]

Honestly, if it were MY car. . . I'd probably sell the RS4 shift knob and RS4 pedals and pick up the JHM weighted shift knob & pedals and then still make some profit (maybe throw that extra cast at JHM SS kit).

From there, if it's power you're after, piggies & JHM tune is the outright answer. Then magnaflow catback (then JHM shifter if ya didn't do it above as it's a great cheap mod). That's not a ton a money, but more then covers your current budget. Also, if you're doing the work yourself, do the apikol front snub mount & 034 zero clearance snub bracket

God where to start, ha. Would you do the work yourself?

Suspension/Brakes: Big Brake Kit and Coilovers
Wheels: Go with BBS 19's or a Mesh wheel
Engine: Chip tune, Cold Air Intake, Diverter Valves, TIP, Exhaust, etc.

There's alot you can do with your S4, not sure if you would rather the muscle or look at this point..

Check which forum you're in before posting. . . (i.e. BBK & c.o. more than double his budget, and your engine options are mostly pointless)

[adioman6000]

God where to start, ha. Would you do the work yourself?

Suspension/Brakes: Big Brake Kit and Coilovers
Wheels: Go with BBS 19's or a Mesh wheel
Engine: Chip tune, Cold Air Intake, Diverter Valves, TIP, Exhaust, etc.

There's alot you can do with your S4, not sure if you would rather the muscle or look at this point..

Haha diverter valves and cai. Not being a dick just saying

[wws]

I do plan on doing the work myself. There is so much I have planned but have to do it in baby steps. This time around I was thinking of doing the Stern Motor Mounts, Stern Tranny Mount, Rear Diff Mount, and snub mount. Then next doing the JHM short shift Trio.

I would like to do the JHM tune but want to do the intake manifold, exhaust, and tune at the same time. I could do the tune now but I do not have the money for exhaust.

I do want coilovers but again I would need to save up for a while and decide which ones to go with.

[mbgt72]

^I would do tune with piggies, then exhaust when ya can. Get the tune on there before manifold on though, you don't realize what you've been missing out on till ya get it.

[adioman6000]

x2 on piggies totally worth it and not to hard to do if you have the right tools.

[wws]

I am going to wait on the tune.....I will be moving out of california within the next few months then I will get the 93 octane tune.

[wws]

Is there a big difference between the street and race density stern motor mounts and trans mount?

[karsty]

This time around I was thinking of doing the Stern Motor Mounts, Stern Tranny Mount, Rear Diff Mount, and snub mount. Then next doing the JHM short shift Trio.

Definitely a good way to start things out! Hold onto the rest of your cash until you're ready for the tune, and get the exhaust and intake manifold at the same time.

[Apat]

Whether getting the tune now or not piggies should be on your list of mods to do next. Your car will thank you

[LJH]

God where to start, ha. Would you do the work yourself?

Suspension/Brakes: Big Brake Kit and Coilovers
Wheels: Go with BBS 19's or a Mesh wheel
Engine: Chip tune, Cold Air Intake, Diverter Valves, TIP, Exhaust, etc.

There's alot you can do with your S4, not sure if you would rather the muscle or look at this point..

Totally confused by this, the OP said $500 and you are recommending wheels, brakes, C/O's...we must shop in very different places.

Secondly you state go with 19's in mesh....what if the OP does not want mesh wheels and the only reason to go 19's is for vanity,,,why not get 18's and save weight, money, and ride quality?

Then you go on to recommend a CAI and Diverter valves, first of the B6/7 S4 does not have diverter valves and secondly a CAI does nothing for you.

I see you are new to the forum but before you go spouting off about what to get maybe you should do a little research and know the platform a bit better before giving recommendations.

To the OP, I personally think the best upgrade I have done to my car are the H-Sport RS4 bars, totally within your budget and makes a noticeable difference.

EDIT: And I guess I should have read your mod list and have checked to see what you have done...LOL. With that said I am not usually a SSK's but my car came with the JHM Trio and I like it a lot,

Cheers,
Jim

[kevinzarif]

I'm in the process of doing a complete vinyl wrap in matte black, I've spent about $350 for the vinyl and supplies.

[BigJohn4.2]

save the money for an exhaust and do the piggies on your own.

[wws]

I am saving.....now up to $1200.

[BWT]

First 3 things you should do for adding power:

-piggies (free)
-catback ($650-1200, depending on new vs used and which brand you pick)
-tune ($550)

So, if you were to get a used catback or even retrofit a Magnaflow, you'd be at right around $1200 with exhaust and tune. The IM can wait til you save up another $1200. The tune will adapt to the IM without needing an update.

Or if you're thinking more towards handling, $1200 will get you a set of H&R coils.

[Axel-]

First 3 things you should do for adding power:

-piggies (free)
-catback ($650-1200, depending on new vs used and which brand you pick)
-tune ($550)

So, if you were to get a used catback or even retrofit a Magnaflow, you'd be at right around $1200 with exhaust and tune. The IM can wait til you save up another $1200. The tune will adapt to the IM without needing an update.

Or if you're thinking more towards handling, $1200 will get you a set of H&R coils.

Pretty much in agreement. Do the piggies (really cheap), get a Magnaflow X-pipe catback (can be had for like $650 new) and then the JHM tune ($500).
You'll fall in love your S4 all over again.

[wws]

I do have a question about the exhaust. Everyone mentions to get a 2.5 in catback, but what is the purpose of having a 2.5 in catback when piggies are 2.25 in? I will plan on getting 2.5 in downpipes and 2.5 in catback with tune. So I have to save up a bit more.

[dparm]

You're correct in that the bottleneck is still the 2.25" flange on the piggies. It's okay to step from 2.25 to 2.5 and it shouldn't cause any extra turbulence in the exhaust tract. Piggies are free (except your time) so some are willing to accept they won't squeeze every last HP out of the car.

2.5-->2.5 is better, especially if you are running 2.5" cats.

[beemercer]

I do have a question about the exhaust. Everyone mentions to get a 2.5 in catback, but what is the purpose of having a 2.5 in catback when piggies are 2.25 in? I will plan on getting 2.5 in downpipes and 2.5 in catback with tune. So I have to save up a bit more.

its still less restriction overall having the 2.5" on the backend... having one section of smaller pipe (a neck down, etc) doesn't completely negate the benefits of the rest of system. Its a flow system from air filter to exhaust tips, and you want the shortest effective length that still provides good pulse tuning in the motor's powerband. Neckdowns, bends, baffles, valves, smaller piping all increase the effective length.