Just picked up my 05 s4!

[iamproph]

Hey everyone, I just picked up my 05 Dolphin Grey s4 about two days ago and am loving everything about it. I hope I can figure out how to put in pictures for everyone. Just wanted to stop by and say hi!



Dunno if that works if not if someone can PM me how to post pics that would be awsome!

[JMG]

Welcome to AZ! Glad to see many new S4 owners here!

BTW you can use the Audizine Gallery to host your S4 pics here:
http://www.audizine.com/gallery/

It makes it much easier to share and post pics up on the forums.

[iamproph]

Awsome thanks for that! I got a couple of quick questions. I am looking to put some goodies in already, the bug has already hit me. I was thinking about putting on the APR catback exhaust, running straight pipes down, putting in the APR intake, chip, and H&R lowering springs. My mechanic quoted me 4300, which is pretty insane considering the parts themselves total are about 4k. Are these good parts, and what do people think about the APR stuff?

[ItzDarrellS4]

congrats and welcome....

cant believe all of the new S4 owners lately.. esp with the gas the way it is

[channad]

congrats and welcome....

cant believe all of the new S4 owners lately.. esp with the gas the way it is

X2!!! what's going on?

congrats, I'm sure you're gonna love it!

[Maverick]

there is an identical S4 at my work everyday.

welcome.

RNS-E?

[FastB7S4]

Awsome thanks for that! I got a couple of quick questions. I am looking to put some goodies in already, the bug has already hit me. I was thinking about putting on the APR catback exhaust, running straight pipes down, putting in the APR intake, chip, and H&R lowering springs. My mechanic quoted me 4300, which is pretty insane considering the parts themselves total are about 4k. Are these good parts, and what do people think about the APR stuff?

Congrats and welcome!

Is that $4300 parts and install or install alone and you have to provide the parts? If it's just for install, that's beyond nuts. Go elsewhere. Exhaust should be around $100-150, intake $75, not sure about straight down pipes, don't think your average mechanic can do chip/software, and springs around $400. As far as APR, some people like, some don't. Do a little research before jumping in. Lots of good info here.

[speedydragon]

apr stuff is legit and quality. do it!!

[wwb4]

Congrats.......and welcome! DG is one of my favorite colors.

[MOFSTEEL]

apr stuff is legit and quality. do it!!

A lot of people are getting CEL's with APR's downpipes.
My guess is you'll be losing horsepower with straight downpipes and it will definitely sound obnoxious.

[iamproph]

Congrats and welcome!

Is that $4300 parts and install or install alone and you have to provide the parts? If it's just for install, that's beyond nuts. Go elsewhere. Exhaust should be around $100-150, intake $75, not sure about straight down pipes, don't think your average mechanic can do chip/software, and springs around $400. As far as APR, some people like, some don't. Do a little research before jumping in. Lots of good info here.

$4300 is for parts and install all done. He is just gonna order the parts for me so I dont have to worry about getting it all, then the minimal cost of labor seems really good to me. If I just run the full APR exhaust with downpipes + exhaust and not just straight pipes, throw in the Carbonio intake, and the chip, what kind of gains am I looking at?

[FastB7S4]

$4300 is for parts and install all done. He is just gonna order the parts for me so I dont have to worry about getting it all, then the minimal cost of labor seems really good to me. If I just run the full APR exhaust with downpipes + exhaust and not just straight pipes, throw in the Carbonio intake, and the chip, what kind of gains am I looking at?

Well, then that's pretty good considering spring install alone usually runs $400. Your looking at minimal gains. The 4.2 is pretty much tapped. Downpipes are the only thing that have been shown to have noticable gains and it's still not much. If you do a search, there's lots of threads on exhausts, downpipes, and chips. As far as intake, it may actually do more harm than good. Most people here just use a K&N drop-in if anything at all.

[iamproph]

Well, then that's pretty good considering spring install alone usually runs $400. Your looking at minimal gains. The 4.2 is pretty much tapped. Downpipes are the only thing that have been shown to have noticable gains and it's still not much. If you do a search, there's lots of threads on exhausts, downpipes, and chips. As far as intake, it may actually do more harm than good. Most people here just use a K&N drop-in if anything at all.

What do other people think about this? If i have the money, is it worth it? I assumed an intake would be a really good investment considering the 4.2 pulls in a lot of air, or am i mistaken? Is the chip alone worth it? Which upgrade by itself or with something else is a must or will be something I will really notice?

[nimski62]

What do other people think about this? If i have the money, is it worth it? I assumed an intake would be a really good investment considering the 4.2 pulls in a lot of air, or am i mistaken? Is the chip alone worth it? Which upgrade by itself or with something else is a must or will be something I will really notice?

Its been said over and over and over again on these very forums.

Intake- Yes the 4.2 sucks in ALOT of air, but our stock airboxes are designed flawlessly... if you want the sound, get an intake, but expect an extremely slight DECREASE in hp, its been proven on the dyno that an intake can take WHP down a few.

Chip- A member by the name of b00st has done some real world tests with his brother who has a chip (he doesnt) and there is virtually no gain. It will smooth out power band, and possibly increase gas mileage by 1 or 2, but if its worth spending 800 bucks to you for that, then get it. You will see no real world gains, maybe 5whp MAX on the dyno, equating to nothing in a drag race.

Exhaust- IMO is a must because of the sound... its intoxicating, and you will fall in love with your s4 all over again everytime you take off.. but dont expect any HP gains once again.

Do a search for some of b00st's posts and you'll see how this car is tuned AMAZINGly from the factory..

EDIT: oh and do your car and yourself a favor and get some nice COs !!!

[ngng]

pretty much nothing you put on this car is gonna make it faster; but you can make it handle better

[iamproph]

Thanks a lot nimski, very good information. BTW, what are CO's? sorry im new :D

[FastB7S4]

coilovers

[covertS4driver]

Congrats on the S4!

Just got mine Monday!

[RAudi Driver]

Awsome thanks for that! I got a couple of quick questions. I am looking to put some goodies in already, the bug has already hit me. I was thinking about putting on the APR catback exhaust, running straight pipes down, putting in the APR intake, chip, and H&R lowering springs. My mechanic quoted me 4300, which is pretty insane considering the parts themselves total are about 4k. Are these good parts, and what do people think about the APR stuff?

First of all congrats and welcome. Now on the some flaming, sorry! Don't go and put straight pipes on your car without cats. If you want to do dp's that's a different story. The APR catback is good but you should listen to all the exhausts first before you dive in. If you don't, you're gonna end up hearing a system that sounds better than yours and you'll get the bug to switch it out. That's money down the drain. Slow down and do one or two mods at a time. Experience the difference then move on to another mod. If you do everything at once, you'll be in my shoes and get bored of the car and then go into debt getting another car to mod. Just like me!

Next, don't bother with an intake unless you want a little bit of power loss. It's already been proven that the stock intake is the bast for our cars.

As far as the chip, APR, GIAC and REVO all work well. Again, not much power for the money. Wait till you get an exhaust on, then chip it if you must.

Don't do the springs, save for a nice set of coilovers and don't get the Bilsteins as they bounce a little and need some good corner balancing to get rid of the caddy freeway bounce.

That being said, sorry if I came off a little harsh, it's just that all you new guys are coming on here and jumping the gun a little bit. Slow down, get to know your car in its stock form and mod slowly. You're gonna want an RS4 someday and you could be saving towards one right now.

Once again, Congratulations and Welcome to Audizine

[wkornfeld]

The only real way to truly get our cars going any faster is to purchase Carbon Fiber rims. Of course you're looking at big $$

[tatarin]

welcome... glad to see another B6 S4 owner

[drvolkl]

congrats and welcome....

cant believe all of the new S4 owners lately.. esp with the gas the way it is

It's because you can pick them up for under $30k. It's a steal.

I've seen my car lose $10k in value in less than a year...you can get an '04 S4 for $24k now. Nuts!

A lot of bang for the buck!

[s6sputnik]

Sweet ride ...you'll love it!

[iamproph]

raudi driver, you know me too well, flame away, I know i am new and all the info I can get helps. I do want an rs4 one day :D I guess everyone does. For now, I think I will sit around like you said and enjoy the stock form, I am still amazed getting on and off the highway, and I always look for the circle onramps/offramps cause they are lots of fun. Maybe ill just just a couple of exterior mods, like getting rid of my damn amber corners on my headlights rawr!

[ichibunz]

X2!!! what's going on?

congrats, I'm sure you're gonna love it!

Most likely because of the price! ( in my opinion ) since no one is buying 8 cylinders as much. just my .02

[RAudi Driver]

You should put some 19" BBS LM's on your car. There is a pristine set for sale in the classifieds.