Stage 2 and exhaust - what should I do next?

[briansubsist]

I'm looking for recommendations from the folks who have more experience than me. So far other than wheels I have a 034 HFC, AWE exhaust, AFE a/c, and APR Stage 2. What's the next logical thing I should do next? FMIC? Maybe brakes? Ha. Thanks for any direction since this has been my first Audi and the first tuning I've ever had done.

[awdconnor]

better tires / coilovers

[blbroo]

FMIC then a heat shield upgrade to keep it from splitting.

[earhythmic]

k04

[OzeyeruZ]

Ko4 or bust! Sell everything else!...😈

Oz

[briansubsist]

So including the K04 and other needed parts its looking like the bill will be around $5 grand...plus labor. You guys sure do know how to make my bank account nervous. Ha.

[blbroo]

So including the K04 and other needed parts its looking like the bill will be around $5 grand...plus labor. You guys sure do know how to make my bank account nervous. Ha.

NOO, shouldn't be. Do a treadstone FMIC setup for $300, like many of us have. Then, you wait for a used K04 to pop up for $1500 or buy the CTS one on sale from moddedeuros now for $2000. Then, I think your tune upgrade fee is $500. Will get you there for under $3k.

[burg3ngold]

I can't wait to go k04

Done:
Vff-104s
H&r coilovers
APR Carbino CF intake
ECS silicone intake hose
034 HFC
AWE touring exhaust
Hydro dipped valence
R8 coilpack and colder plugs


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[hyperunion]

Or spend 499 more for the apr k04 kit.. which includes the software since you already have stage 2....
You'll have access to the complete customer service base.
A decent brake setup wouldn't hurt as well, along with a good suspension setup and upgraded tires.. better to do that first before any turbo upgrades...

[4ringnut]

Or spend 499 more for the apr k04 kit.. which includes the software since you already have stage 2....
You'll have access to the complete customer service base.
A decent brake setup wouldn't hurt as well, along with a good suspension setup and upgraded tires.. better to do that first before any turbo upgrades...

But he will still need a bigger IC.

[pierreb]

Q5 brembos

[KompressorLOgic]

bigger IC, then save upf or the EFR kit coming

[hyperunion]

But he will still need a bigger IC.

Exactly!!!!

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[burg3ngold]

Best fmic to get?

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[hyperunion]

Best fmic to get?

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Have had no trouble with my apr front mount...works excellent!.. Very easy and straightforward install... Some may say to save 300 bucks and do a custom setup.. but then you're on your own with mounting options...

[pierreb]

Fmic options are limited on cars with Audi drive select due to an extra cooler above the crash bar.

[blbroo]

A Treadstone TR8 mounts perfectly below the crash bar.

[earhythmic]

Oh ya, get some sways!

[hyperunion]

Oh ya, get some sways!

That's right definitely do not forget upgraded swaybars!!!

[Party_Marty]

Best fmic to get?

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I will reiterate, you can buy complete kits that range from 750-1000 bucks or if your somewhat handy and able to fab some very simple brackets, you can do it for 300. I went the treadstone TR8 way, I'm about to install next week and have 100% confidence.

[Papachristou]

Do you have a video of your car with the exhaust? I'm putting on an Apr downpipe soon and considering an awe exhaust

[SleeperCar]

I will reiterate, you can buy complete kits that range from 750-1000 bucks or if your somewhat handy and able to fab some very simple brackets, you can do it for 300. I went the treadstone TR8 way, I'm about to install next week and have 100% confidence.

I want that too.... You need a hand with that?

[hyperunion]

Do you have a video of your car with the exhaust? I'm putting on an Apr downpipe soon and considering an awe exhaust

I will have the same setup pretty soon for I already had my apr dp installed, and just waiting for my awe quads to be completed then installed!....

[Papachristou]

I will have the same setup pretty soon for I already had my apr dp installed, and just waiting for my awe quads to be completed then installed!....

I'm not doing quads, just going to leave the single side exhaust. Just wondering if I should get intercooler first or awe?

[shonseb]

If performance, do ic first. Especially because you live down south where it can get hot. If sound, well....

Op: next best mod for you would be ic, coils, tires. In that order. Since you went stage 2, sounds like you wanted the power, make you you keep it and don't get heat soaked
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[doug97gxe]

NOO, shouldn't be. Do a treadstone FMIC setup for $300, like many of us have. Then, you wait for a used K04 to pop up for $1500 or buy the CTS one on sale from moddedeuros now for $2000. Then, I think your tune upgrade fee is $500. Will get you there for under $3k.

are we sure the treadstone FMIC won't bourne the engine up?

[hyperunion]

If performance, do ic first. Especially because you live down south where it can get hot. If sound, well....

Op: next best mod for you would be ic, coils, tires. In that order. Since you went stage 2, sounds like you wanted the power, make you you keep it and don't get heat soaked
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Exactly this...same route I went.. and yeah single side will work.. it may be a little louder with the downpipe considering there will be just two resonators rather then 3 with the quad setup..

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[Party_Marty]

I want that too.... You need a hand with that?

An extra hand wouldn't hurt! I'll let you know when I do it. I was thinking of doing it Wednesday after work but I may hold off until this weekend if my Saturday clears up.

[NRigs]

There are a number of us who run TR8 and TR11 without any issues. They work great and are a cheaper alternative.

[A4x]

are we sure the treadstone FMIC won't bourne the engine up?

What does this even mean??!!!

[toast88]

I heard that Treadstone had some troubles and and now operate under the name Blackbriar

[doug97gxe]

I heard that Treadstone had some troubles and and now operate under the name Blackbriar

I heard Pam is still involved

[XLR8 Craig]

Brakes are always a good idea. We stock tons of Stop Tech systems, pm me if you have any questions about setups or pricing!

[NLPed68]

are we sure the treadstone FMIC won't bourne the engine up?

Lmao!!! Love the Jason Bourne reference!!!

On the FMIC side, if you watch the classifieds you can catch a smoking deal on some of the FMIC kits with the plumbing etc. I got my Eurocode FMIC for $450 shipped and it looked like new and had the plumbing from the turbo outlet to the throttle body...

[burg3ngold]

Lmao!!! Love the Jason Bourne reference!!!

On the FMIC side, if you watch the classifieds you can catch a smoking deal on some of the FMIC kits with the plumbing etc. I got my Eurocode FMIC for $450 shipped and it looked like new and had the plumbing from the turbo outlet to the throttle body...

Great advice! I wonder what the hands down best fmic is... Off to the search

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