Picked up my 2012 Monsoon Gray S4
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Ok...the additional mods mentioned above have been installed. The mods were originally, SPC Performance Adjustable Front Control Arms (currently up for sale - see above post) with 034Motorsports Speed Density Engine Mounts. Since the SPC arms were not going to work with the AccuAir system, I contacted 034Motorsports (Chris), found out their Density Line Adjustable Upper Control Arm, Camber Correcting kit, would work with AccuAir sensors, so I immediately ordered the kit. Also, when inspecting the lower control arms of MonSoonHell, I decided to replace those as well.
I unfortunately, was not at the shop when the upper (034Motorsports) and lower control arms arrived for the install. I did take photos after the install.
Lower Control Arms:
Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics. Unfortunately, I do not have any pictures of the 034Motorsports engine mounts installed.
I unfortunately, was not at the shop when the upper (034Motorsports) and lower control arms arrived for the install. I did take photos after the install.
Lower Control Arms:
Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics. Unfortunately, I do not have any pictures of the 034Motorsports engine mounts installed.
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I upgraded/replaced the four corners with Airlift's Performance Series for the B8, which is the following kit:
I was not at Real Auto Dynamics when they installed it, but took pictures afterwards:
Definitely dirty underneath, but it was raining when I pulled her into the shop.
Verdict: The ride is slightly firmer than the ACCUAir system. Setting is pretty much in the middle.
I have other modifications coming up.
I was not at Real Auto Dynamics when they installed it, but took pictures afterwards:
Definitely dirty underneath, but it was raining when I pulled her into the shop.
Verdict: The ride is slightly firmer than the ACCUAir system. Setting is pretty much in the middle.
I have other modifications coming up.
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Other Modifications arrived. Installed the CR-15 bar, oil dipstick from EuropaParts and detailing of MonSoonHell involving Color Correction and Opti-Coating...
Review of CR-15 bar; I did not believe I would actually feel a difference after the install. The amount of modifications on MonSoonHell is pretty extensive, especially with the suspension. Buttt... there is a difference in the steering. All I can say is the steering is more precise.
When the weather gets better, i will of course take additional pictures of the detail. MonSoonHell looks brand new.
Review of CR-15 bar; I did not believe I would actually feel a difference after the install. The amount of modifications on MonSoonHell is pretty extensive, especially with the suspension. Buttt... there is a difference in the steering. All I can say is the steering is more precise.
When the weather gets better, i will of course take additional pictures of the detail. MonSoonHell looks brand new.
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For those that have the AirLift Performance Series on their B8, you may want to look at this thread...
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Happy 2017 everyone. It has been a while and a lot has happened with MonSoonHell on a positive note. She underwent surgery May 4 thru May 8. During my last oil change, it was observed that I had 3 different locations of an oil leak. 1) rear main seal, 2) oil cooler and 3) oil pan. Since the transmission had to come down, I was thinking at 65500 miles, why not upgrade the clutch and possibly flywheel.
I purchased Eurocode's Stage III clutch assembly and Audi's dual mass flywheel. All three oil leaks were fixed.
With all the mods installed on MonSoonHell, she is practically a better and improved new(er) vehicle. Some other pictures...
Stock clutch was holding up pretty well.
Flex Plate teeth looked perfect..
I have more pictures taken by my shop as I could not be there during the initial break down and when the parts started coming in. So when I receive them I will update this thread.
I purchased Eurocode's Stage III clutch assembly and Audi's dual mass flywheel. All three oil leaks were fixed.
With all the mods installed on MonSoonHell, she is practically a better and improved new(er) vehicle. Some other pictures...
Stock clutch was holding up pretty well.
Flex Plate teeth looked perfect..
I have more pictures taken by my shop as I could not be there during the initial break down and when the parts started coming in. So when I receive them I will update this thread.
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I mentioned this in another Audi forum. Before you go searching for what I purchased, hopefully I get some good guesses..
Well, things in life always guide you in the direction you have to take.. And as I have been shopping around and my retirement is creeping closer, it appears the new car for me was right in front of me all along. It was more than I was wanting to spend, but it is definitely an investment. This purchase just took place last week. I do not want to post pictures yet, as it is getting a new clutch installed, being wet sanded and detailed. Plus I need to go to DMV and get my plates.
Instead of having, now three set of rims for MonSoonHell, I will only need two sets. One set for Fall and Spring and the other for Winter. My new(er) vehicle will be for Summer.
I can tell you the following...This vehicle is older than MonSoonHell. This vehicle is clearly not stock, it has everything I would have purchased and installed, had I purchased it stock. Manual transmission, of course. Runs on E-85 and can be switched back and forth from Premium fuel. It is tuned by Cobb. It has twin turbos and is AWD. It is a two door vehicle, with a rear spoiler (removed text - due to easy guessing what I have). If you guess the vehicle, I will post a picture(s)...or simply wait until the car is complete with new mods.
Well, things in life always guide you in the direction you have to take.. And as I have been shopping around and my retirement is creeping closer, it appears the new car for me was right in front of me all along. It was more than I was wanting to spend, but it is definitely an investment. This purchase just took place last week. I do not want to post pictures yet, as it is getting a new clutch installed, being wet sanded and detailed. Plus I need to go to DMV and get my plates.
Instead of having, now three set of rims for MonSoonHell, I will only need two sets. One set for Fall and Spring and the other for Winter. My new(er) vehicle will be for Summer.
I can tell you the following...This vehicle is older than MonSoonHell. This vehicle is clearly not stock, it has everything I would have purchased and installed, had I purchased it stock. Manual transmission, of course. Runs on E-85 and can be switched back and forth from Premium fuel. It is tuned by Cobb. It has twin turbos and is AWD. It is a two door vehicle, with a rear spoiler (removed text - due to easy guessing what I have). If you guess the vehicle, I will post a picture(s)...or simply wait until the car is complete with new mods.
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I was gonna say either a Nissan or Porsche, but then I saw your post over at the AZ forum. I didn't understand the part about the spoiler until I read it and now it makes sense. Nice pickup! Many safe miles and **** eatin' grin summer smiles.