Rdrcr's A3 Build Thread.

[Rdrcr]

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That's good to know. The Neuspeed Tune is also said to adjust to different octane fuels.

It's true, I'd rather be driving with 100 octane and it is great on the track. You can definitely feel the difference.

Mike

[Rdrcr]

I'm considering exhaust...

I don't want anything too LOUD and I wish to keep my A3's appearance relatively stock.

What do you guys recommend? Milltek?

Mike

[Rennsprt805]

to add...

From what I've read replacing the down-pipe provides a nice bump in power. And, installing a cat-back system only provides a marginal gain.
I've checked out a few down-pipes and most include a performance cat which is an illegal mod here in CA.

[Rdrcr]

to add...

From what I've read replacing the down-pipe provides a nice bump in power. And, installing a cat-back system only provides a marginal gain.
I've checked out a few down-pipes and most include a performance cat which is an illegal mod here in CA.

Many folks have suggested going with the DP and stock exhaust, or the full catback. However, like you said, the DP's are illegal here, I'm going to have to think about it.

I think I still have a couple years before the car needs to be smogged though, so that might aid my decision...

Mike

[Small_A3]

I'm considering exhaust...

I don't want anything too LOUD and I wish to keep my A3's appearance relatively stock.

What do you guys recommend? Milltek?

Mike

Been a while since I checked this thread ... car looks good Mike.

Yesterday I took advantage of the APR sale and ordered the APR downpipe so I will be upgrading to Stage 2 soon. I decided to skip the cat back exhaust since I like the car ultra quiet (I don't mind the stock exhaust).

I was searching for a good cold air intake and it looks like the best one appears to be the VWR and I am seriously thinking of getting it installed when I go stage 2. Its a little more expensive than the Carbonio but people say its worth it (VW Racing claims 9% increase in HP with this CAI alone). I found it here:

http://www.ecodetuning.com/shop/cart..._detail&p=2083

I noticed some people call Downpipe + CAI + ECU Flash "Stage 2+" but that's not important as long as you feel a difference in comparison to Stage 1. I am hoping after this upgrade my turbo spool times will drop significantly and will enjoy improved throttle response. After I get the upgrade I will make sure to stop by this thread and give feedback.

Good luck on selecting a new exhaust.

... regarding the better flowing HFC DP all I can tell you is that I am keeping my OEM catted DP for obvious reasons. Remember that you only live once and 2 years is a long long time from now.