Review: Alu Kreuz, USS Front/Rear Sways, end links and Eurocode Intake

[jmac1]

I don't normally write reviews but I do read many, when researching products. Therefore even though I know there are a few reviews I will write a short one anyway because I know when making a decision I always like to see as many points of view as possible.

Install was on a 2013 B8.5 S4 w/ 19" and Sports Diff., I had Alu Kreuz, USS Front/Rear Sways, End Links and Eurocode Intake installed all at once. Previously stock other than RS4 honeycomb grille and painting my trim black (Car is Lava Grey). Total install time by mechanic was 2.5 hours.

I have to say that the first drive after having everything installed you could legitimately feel the car being significantly tighter, in a good way. I had great concern that as a daily driver that the normal bumps in the road would be more of an issue, however I can say that I find it a relief that I find it better than stock and realize it is not a concern at all but now a benefit.

I pushed the car hard in corners before when stock to find the edge of performance and handling, but now you can just keep hammering on the gas and push your way through corners like never before. I agree with everyone else stating that these should be stock components on an S4 but maybe that is one of the differentiators from the RS models?

Install Settings on the Sways were; Front settings were soft (first hole) and Rear were on hard (second hole) I know many have installed them separately to get a feel for each component which is good however going from stock to the full Eurocode system upgrades brings new life to an otherwise phenomenal Car.

Next Step is possibly waiting until my 40,000 km service before APR Stage II. Then will do Brakes and Exhaust as they come due.

So after you Grill, Chip (StageII), Break, Exhaust and suspension can you call you call your S4 an RS4?

[S42014forme]

Thanks for sharing. Does the intake make more noise than stock?


I don't normally write reviews but I do read many, when researching products. Therefore even though I know there are a few reviews I will write a short one anyway because I know when making a decision I always like to see as many points of view as possible.

Install was on a 2013 B8.5 S4 w/ 19" and Sports Diff., I had Alu Kreuz, USS Front/Rear Sways, End Links and Eurocode Intake installed all at once. Previously stock other than RS4 honeycomb grille and painting my trim black (Car is Lava Grey). Total install time by mechanic was 2.5 hours.

I have to say that the first drive after having everything installed you could legitimately feel the car being significantly tighter, in a good way. I had great concern that as a daily driver that the normal bumps in the road would be more of an issue, however I can say that I find it a relief that I find it better than stock and realize it is not a concern at all but now a benefit.

I pushed the car hard in corners before when stock to find the edge of performance and handling, but now you can just keep hammering on the gas and push your way through corners like never before. I agree with everyone else stating that these should be stock components on an S4 but maybe that is one of the differentiators from the RS models?

Install Settings on the Sways were; Front settings were soft (first hole) and Rear were on hard (second hole) I know many have installed them separately to get a feel for each component which is good however going from stock to the full Eurocode system upgrades brings new life to an otherwise phenomenal Car.

Next Step is possibly waiting until my 40,000 km service before APR Stage II. Then will do Brakes and Exhaust as they come due.

So after you Grill, Chip (StageII), Break, Exhaust and suspension can you call you call your S4 an RS4?

[jmac1]

I listened to alot of YouTube clips on intakes before deciding on the EuroCode as I wanted something that I knew would be slightly lounder than stock, get incrased airflow but not 'look at me' loud. I would estimate it being 20-30% louder than stock but has a nice undertoned supercharger whine to it through the higher RPM's so if you go WOT you can hear it but not if you are just driving around as a DD.

[Fast05stang]

Good to hear. I was looking at ordering everything at once (except the intake. I have the Roc-Euro). But it's nice to know the parts make a noticeable difference for the money!

[stlcity]

Any rattles from the front after installing the sways with end links? Mine rattles intermittently....mainly the front.

[VADERS4]

The parts you listed are the best mods I have had installed! I had EuroCode do the install and they did a fantastic job (obviously!!LOL!). The Alu-Kreuz, Sways, End-links and the E.C. intake are all mods that I would consider mandatory!! Obviously we all have different thoughts (and ears!) regarding intakes, but you can't go wrong with the EC intake!! I have had NO rattles of any kind and everything has worked better than advertised! I have ordered my AWE resonated exhaust from Modbargins and they will be doing the install (as well as my RS4 grill) in about 3 weeks. I can't wait!!

[wwhan]

Any rattles from the front after installing the sways with end links? Mine rattles intermittently....mainly the front.

Check the end link bolt torque, they might be loose. Blue loctite would keep them tight.

[jmac1]

No rattles here. The other thing I watched on a youtube video not sure if it was the S4 or not regarding the sway install was the bushing covering on the sways needed to be intalled correctly as there was an inside and outside lip. one was concave and one had a bit of a point to it and the installer stated that they had to go on the right way or would cause road noise.

However I agree with the poster above most likely may be a loose end link.

[AstleyJ]

I had some creaking noise from the back every once in a while and it ended up being that the rear endlink was loose. Tightened it down and no more noise. So I agree, its the endlink.