About to go straight to stage 2...but quick question

[z_curtis_s4]

So I finally have an appointment for next week to go from stock(currently) straight to stage 2. Obviously I am getting a smaller pulley size since I'm going stage 2....but just thinking do I need any new "belts" when I'm upgrading to stage 2 or is just a new pulley. I thought it was a pulley and belt??? Thanks in advance for the insight.

[Eggrollz4u]

Your pulley should include a new belt. What software are you going with?


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[k9lovr]

So I finally have an appointment for next week to go from stock(currently) straight to stage 2. Obviously I am getting a smaller pulley size since I'm going stage 2....but just thinking do I need any new "belts" when I'm upgrading to stage 2 or is just a new pulley. I thought it was a pulley and belt??? Thanks in advance for the insight.

You will get a new belt with your pulley. If your going with Ed @ Induktion you will not be disappointed. He took good care of me when I went there...good luck

[bhvrdr]

The smaller SC pulleys use the stock size belt. Some come with a new belt but it is the factory belt. If your belt has some miles on it, may as well pick up another one and swap it at the same time.

Mike

[LINDW4LL]

The belt is the same size. Many pulley kits include a new (oem-size) belt, but it's not necessary if yours is in good shape.

edit: Mike beat me to it!

[z_curtis_s4]

You will get a new belt with your pulley. If your going with Ed @ Induktion you will not be disappointed. He took good care of me when I went there...good luck

This is great news about getting a new belt as well as a smaller pulley. Are you 100% positive. I was going to call Ed to double check tomorrow. As of right now I am getting an Emmanuel Designs pulley and GIAC Stage 2 software as well a GIAC DSG. I can hardly wait. K9lovr: what pulley and software did you end up going with? How do you like your Stage 2?

[tgsweat]

This is great news about getting a new belt as well as a smaller pulley. Are you 100% positive. I was going to call Ed to double check tomorrow. As of right now I am getting an Emmanuel Designs pulley and GIAC Stage 2 software as well a GIAC DSG. I can hardly wait. K9lovr: what pulley and software did you end up going with? How do you like your Stage 2?

Ed's a great guy! As soon as i get my freakin fluidampr pulley in i'll be going to see him to go from stage 1 to dual pulley. Cant wait!

[shoe3k]

Got mine installed at Induktion too. I've been going to Ed for years.

[z_curtis_s4]

Ed's a great guy! As soon as i get my freakin fluidampr pulley in i'll be going to see him to go from stage 1 to dual pulley. Cant wait!

Nice man. Yea Ed's the man!!! I am also interested in the fluidampr pulley but am hesitant because reviews have said that it creates engine vibrations. Can anyone verify either way if it does or does not?

[tgsweat]

Nice man. Yea Ed's the man!!! I am also interested in the fluidampr pulley but am hesitant because reviews have said that it creates engine vibrations. Can anyone verify either way if it does or does not?

Actually the fluidampr does the exact opposite. Its a dampened pulley.

[ModItNow]

Your doing it right going straight to stage 2! Stage 1 leaves a lot to be desired..

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[LaCross]

how much are you guys paying for stg 2 to be installed?

[ptper]

+4 for Ed@Induktion. Good call on going straight to stage 2+DSG. You will be happy, wished I had done it sooner

[BDP]

Your doing it right going straight to stage 2! Stage 1 leaves a lot to be desired..

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Not sure what Stage 1 you had but mine feels noticeably more powerful than stock, all over the powerband. So much so, I'm not in a huge rush to go Stage 2...it will happen at some point though.

[z_curtis_s4]

+4 for Ed@Induktion. Good call on going straight to stage 2+DSG. You will be happy, wished I had done it sooner

I've been waiting patiently for a long time(almost 3 yrs) to tune this car and have done my research. I feel like everybody likes stage 2 the most. It seems that it is reliable for a daily driven car and the DSG tune is suppose to be icing on the cake. My appointment is next Wednesday and I can hardly wait!!! Obviously I will have a huge review of stage 2 in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!!! get it. haha

[ModItNow]

Not sure what Stage 1 you had but mine feels noticeably more powerful than stock, all over the powerband. So much so, I'm not in a huge rush to go Stage 2...it will happen at some point though.

It's a definite change from stock but the low end power just wasn't there for me.

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[ptper]

I've been waiting patiently for a long time(almost 3 yrs) to tune this car and have done my research. I feel like everybody likes stage 2 the most. It seems that it is reliable for a daily driven car and the DSG tune is suppose to be icing on the cake. My appointment is next Wednesday and I can hardly wait!!! Obviously I will have a huge review of stage 2 in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!!! get it. haha

Right on man . Anytime I run into a local who asks if I'm happy going with stage 2, I tell'em, 'yea, it's worth it' (most of the time with a shitty grin on my face). Not happy about the Audi tax or general communication from GIAC (PM or forums), but the tune is solid. Can't imagine going back to stock....so boring, lol.

[z_curtis_s4]

Not that I am in a hurry to go out and start doing quarter miles to see the improvement after I go Stage 2 but what kind of times should I expect with stage 2 and DSG tune? I'm stock otherwise with 19's Peelers. I hoping for low 12's btw. Maybe in the high 11's.

[ptper]

Not that I am in a hurry to go out and start doing quarter miles to see the improvement after I go Stage 2 but what kind of times should I expect with stage 2 and DSG tune? I'm stock otherwise with 19's Peelers. I hoping for low 12's btw. Maybe in the high 11's.

In good DA, entirely possible. If you use Launch Control, you should be able to get decent and consistent times. Some people use the 'Primetime' method which seems to net better 60 fts and times. I've only seen a description of it, still waiting for somebody to do a video, lol.

Btw, you should probably look into upgrading the air intake. The OEM is a bit restrictive, plus it's too quiet, lol.

Edit: Just saw your sig...slap that RE on! What are you waiting for? lol

[z_curtis_s4]

In good DA, entirely possible. If you use Launch Control, you should be able to get decent and consistent times. Some people use the 'Primetime' method which seems to net better 60 fts and times. I've only seen a description of it, still waiting for somebody to do a video, lol.

Btw, you should probably look into upgrading the air intake. The OEM is a bit restrictive, plus it's too quiet, lol.

Edit: Just saw your sig...slap that RE on! What are you waiting for? lol

I have a Roc Euro intake, love the sound.. I'm about to remove the snow screen lol..... I hoping the supercharger whine will be louder after stage 2. should be:)

[k9lovr]

Answered your questions in the PM but the bottom line is I am happy with the GIAC pulley and tune to include the DSG tune.

[ptper]

Answered your questions in the PM but the bottom line is I am happy with the GIAC pulley and tune to include the DSG tune.

See you at the next MIR rental?

[k9lovr]

See you at the next MIR rental?

Are there any dates being thrown out yet? I was planning on going in Sept to a Friday night test n tune and then again in Oct

[ptper]

Are there any dates being thrown out yet? I was planning on going in Sept to a Friday night test n tune and then again in Oct

He said he's doing one in the fall, but no exact date yet.