MonSoonHell - 2012 Monsoon Grey B8 S4 Build (6MT)

**MonSoonHell** · 07-27-2013 06:48 PM

Another mod installed... Pretty incredible story how I came about this mod. I was at Waterfest 19 in the car show portion. My car was judged. Shortly afterwards a guy and I will assume it was his son approached MonSoonHell and asked if it was mine. After introducing himself (Tim), he asked if I ever heard of P3Cars. I answered negative and he provided flyers of their products. I immediately recognized the vent gauge as they are advertised on Ebay.

Tim was actually one of the founders of P3Cars and said that his company was judging vehicles independently from Waterfest. Tim goes on to say that I won " Best of Show" in the B8 S4 category and instead of a trophy he proceeds to give me a white box which contains what you see in the pics...

The install was a breeze. Took less than 20 minutes.

Boost/Vaccuum gauge:

Temp gauge:

With a push of a button, there are additional options such as Intake Air Temp, Exhaust Gas Temp, Throttle Plate, Speed, RPM with Shift-light, Battery voltage, 0-60 times. You can recall the peak value from any mode, or record and playback 15 seconds of data from the current mode. Temperature peaks recorded in the background.

To find out more about this gauge, Click here

**MonSoonHell** · 09-01-2013 06:24 PM

Ok...do you see something different with my rims......by the way, these are CCW SP20 rims.

Sorry for the crappy pictures...will take better ones. Having custom center caps made...standby.

**MonSoonHell** · 09-14-2013 12:40 AM

Just a rolling pic:

**A4TQS** · 09-14-2013 12:57 AM

Nice cars.

**MonSoonHell** · 09-14-2013 01:04 AM

Originally Posted by A4TQS

Nice cars.

Thanks for the kudos. I just received the GMP Spacers for wifey's A7. Will have photos posted after the install.

**ASDBS** · 09-14-2013 07:19 PM

beautiful color

**xuandatou** · 09-14-2013 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by MrFunk

HOLLY those pipes extend WAY too far out...

love the adaptive cruise - wish I had that!

+1

**MonSoonHell** · 10-16-2013 08:08 PM

Some more pictures after a wash..

**focusaudi** · 10-17-2013 09:10 AM

the white makes them look like cop wheels. i can't get on board w/ your license plate placement.. man that sticks out like a sore thumb.. rest of the car looks great!

**MonSoonHell** · 10-17-2013 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by focusaudi

the white makes them look like cop wheels. i can't get on board w/ your license plate placement.. man that sticks out like a sore thumb.. rest of the car looks great!

Hmmmm....never thought CCW Rims could be cop wheels... but then again I am a Supervisory Federal Agent...go figure! Besides, I am using an Android phone as the camera, the white is actually a polished lip. And welcome to the world of New York regarding the front plate.

**MonSoonHell** · 11-15-2013 02:56 PM

Genuine Aluminum Audi S4 Pedals upgrade. Sorry for the Weather Tech Floor Mat being in the way of the Dead Pedal. I will take additional pictures without the floor mat in the way later.

**MonSoonHell** · 12-15-2013 12:55 AM

Yet more additions to MonSoonHell...

I was using my stock rims for my winter setup, however, after flaring out the fenders to fit my new rims (19x10s), the stockers weren't going to work. SOOOOOO....I got an awesome deal on rims from my shop (Real Auto Dynamics) and well, the rest is history... The details... Privat AKZENTs 19x9.5 with a 38 offset have my Blizzaks on them. I am not a fan of the stretch look, but these are only on for a short period (I hope...LOL).

Here is a shot of the stretch, plus MonSoonHell in the background:

Installed:

Picture with "older" new rims in the foreground:

Flush with the fenders' pictures:

**MonSoonHell** · 12-15-2013 01:02 AM

And prior to the winter rims/tires being installed. I finally got MonSoonHell dyno'ed. Four Pulls on a Mustang Dyno. I have the STaSIS/Revo (v.2) tune. See signature for other mods. Temperature was 58* in the shop. Every pull gave a higher number...imagine if I did 10 pulls...LOL!

**A4TQS** · 12-15-2013 02:25 AM

Nice

**MonSoonHell** · 01-15-2014 04:06 PM

I would get a chuckle when seeing people on the side of the road either putting their spare tire on or waiting for AAA or the like, after hitting a pothole. Well, now I can join the ranks... After enjoying my new winter setup rims for a couple of months...this is what the passenger front rim looks like after hitting a pothole at 60 mph while going around a sharp exit from one parkway to another on Long Island. Specifically, the merge from the Wantagh Parkway to the Northern State Parkway.

From this....

this...

back to this...

All because of this...

New York Roads = 1, MonSoonHell = 0

**SteveYem** · 01-15-2014 07:05 PM

Wow, quite a bend. Are those barrels cast or forged? Hard to imagine a cast wheel bending like that without cracking.

**MonSoonHell** · 01-15-2014 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by SteveYem

Wow, quite a bend. Are those barrels cast or forged? Hard to imagine a cast wheel bending like that without cracking.

They are actually cast...and yes I am extremely lucky in how it turned out. I am going to play lotto if they can be repaired. I should hear something tomorrow about the repair.

**psmitty95** · 01-15-2014 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by MonSoonHell

And prior to the winter rims/tires being installed. I finally got MonSoonHell dyno'ed. Four Pulls on a Mustang Dyno. I have the STaSIS/Revo (v.2) tune. See signature for other mods. Temperature was 58* in the shop. Every pull gave a higher number...imagine if I did 10 pulls...LOL!

Nice results! I dynoed on that same dyno over summer. Sorry if I missed it but what are the performance mods and tune setup?

**axnyc** · 01-18-2014 03:30 PM

One of the most beautiful S4 i have ever seen!!

I know some people don't like the liscence plate placement, but i think it makes the car look more aggressive!

**MonSoonHell** · 01-18-2014 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by axnyc

One of the most beautiful S4 i have ever seen!! I know some people don't like the liscence plate placement, but i think it makes the car look more aggressive!

Thanks for the props. Definitely a money pit...LOL! I love the European plate, just wish I did not have to have the front NY Plate. It does look cleaner without the plate.

**MonSoonHell** · 01-18-2014 06:17 PM

Just a follow up on the repair of the rim...

It is a no go on repairs. The rim is bent from the hub to the damage on the lip, making the repair more than the price of the rim. Another rim has been ordered..so stay tuned...

**AUDI A5** · 01-19-2014 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by MonSoonHell

I would get a chuckle when seeing people on the side of the road either putting their spare tire on or waiting for AAA or the like, after hitting a pothole. Well, now I can join the ranks... After enjoying my new winter setup rims for a couple of months...this is what the passenger front rim looks like after hitting a pothole at 60 mph while going around a sharp exit from one parkway to another on Long Island. Specifically, the merge from the Wantagh Parkway to the Northern State Parkway.

New York Roads = 1, MonSoonHell = 0

Pot holes are really bad this year! More like empty kiddie pools in the middle of the roads. Absolutely horrible this year in the NE.

**axnyc** · 01-19-2014 05:15 PM

Hey Bill, thanks again for hooking me up with VAGCOM today!! If i can help you with anything, just let me know!

**MonSoonHell** · 01-19-2014 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by axnyc

Hey Bill, thanks again for hooking me up with VAGCOM today!! If i can help you with anything, just let me know!

Not a problem. Did you try to watch a movie while driving? I forgot to test it for you. Glad everything else worked out. Just remember me in your will....LOL

**ZChicagoS4** · 01-19-2014 06:39 PM

What did you do with your factory rims?

**xcnovanrunner** · 01-19-2014 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by MonSoonHell

Genuine Aluminum Audi S4 Pedals upgrade. Sorry for the Weather Tech Floor Mat being in the way of the Dead Pedal. I will take additional pictures without the floor mat in the way later.

hey what pedal kit is this? I've been looking at kits for my car for a little while now.

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**MonSoonHell** · 01-19-2014 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by xcnovanrunner

hey what pedal kit is this? I've been looking at kits for my car for a little while now. Sent from my Nokia using Tapatalk

They are genuine Audi aluminum pedals. There was a group buy. Do a search and ask the OP if he will have another one. If you cannot find the thread, let me know and I will search for it.

**MonSoonHell** · 01-19-2014 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by ZChicagoS4

What did you do with your factory rims?

Currently, we are waiting for HRE spacers (25mm spacers for the rear and 20mm spacers for the front) to install my stock rims on my brother's 2013 S5, making the rims pretty much even with the fenders. If he doesn't like the look after the install, my stock rims MAY be up for sale. However, I have no problems with them sitting in the loft in my garage, along with my winter rims.

**MonSoonHell** · 01-25-2014 02:05 PM

Interesting information gathered last week on my winter rims. Originally, the repair shop looked at it and stated the repairs would be more than the price of a new rim. However, after further investigation into the rim, they were able to repair it for less than originally estimated. BUT.....when that rim was repaired and returned to the shop, the four rims were placed side by side and one of the shop guys noticed that I also damaged the passenger rear rim as well. The rear rim was damaged only on the lip..about 6 inches of slightly being bent. It still held air. So that rim was repaired. Both rims repaired cost me $300.

MonSoonHell is now wearing my winter setup again... and I have different plans for my summer and winter setup for 2014. Stay tuned.

**saxon** · 01-25-2014 02:54 PM

i actually like the looks of your winter setup more than your summers

nice car

**MonSoonHell** · 01-25-2014 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by saxon

i actually like the looks of your winter setup more than your summers nice car

I am getting that alot from my family and friends. Just goes to show that an expensive set of rims doesn't always look better than a non-expensive set of rims.

**saxon** · 01-25-2014 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by MonSoonHell

I am getting that alot from my family and friends. Just goes to show that an expensive set of rims doesn't always look better than a non-expensive set of rims.

I wouldn't say that. .. Those inexpensive wheels are Replicas of expensive wheels

**MonSoonHell** · 02-25-2014 07:11 PM

I needed new rotors as they were glazed over, so I ordered rotors from AdamsRotors.com.

I ordered a set of their RACE pattern with a black hub. I also ordered a set of USP Stainless Steel brake lines in Red.

EDIT: Should have mentioned that I used Hawk's Ceramic pads. And there is a difference in pedal feel now. Not that I had a spongy pedal, but it is definitely more solid than the stock rotors w/Hawks HPS-High Performance Street disc brake pads.

**CLEANA3** · 02-25-2014 07:39 PM

Clean set up looks real good

**MonSoonHell** · 02-25-2014 08:00 PM

Thanks for the props..

I still plan on going with a BBK soon. And, I have a new change for my CCW rims. Being worked on now. Can't wait for the warmer weather.

**raudiace4** · 02-25-2014 08:40 PM

Sorry about the pot hole, that sucks! Car looks amazing, us 12's got to stick together

If you don't mind me asking, did you get the stasis tune because of the warranty? Ever think about switching to APR or GIAC for stage 2?

**MonSoonHell** · 02-25-2014 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by raudiace4

Sorry about the pot hole, that sucks! Car looks amazing, us 12's got to stick together

If you don't mind me asking, did you get the stasis tune because of the warranty? Ever think about switching to APR or GIAC for stage 2?

Actually, the warranty from STaSIS was the only reason I chose them, but I will say that I am pleased with my choice. It may not be the best in HP/TQ increase, but it is a decent package IMO. If APR can come out with their supercharger upgrade, I may just move closer into the darkside...

And as far as sticking together..that shouldn't be a problem...not a fan of the facelift.

**raudiace4** · 02-25-2014 09:37 PM

I dont have the patience to wait for stage 3. I'll most likely have a newer/faster car by the time its actually released. I wish stasis offered a stage 2.

**MonSoonHell** · 02-25-2014 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by raudiace4

I dont have the patience to wait for stage 3. I'll most likely have a newer/faster car by the time its actually released. I wish stasis offered a stage 2.

I wish STaSIS would come up with more upgrades too. I think MonSoonHell may have till the end of 2014 in my household. I always wanted the R8.