The Chef.

In follow up to my Project Glut S5 series on Fourtitude, the S7 project is now officially off the ground. This will be a fun one, I am looking forward to it...lots of awesome stuff coming up.

http://fourtitude.com/features/proje...-introduction/

Mcqueen

Congrats - cant' wait to see what you come up with!

The Chef.

A few more pics....(not sure why the formatting is like this, click on the pictures to see in clarity and also other pics)

New tires have arrived.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicksalvatore/9168272308/http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicksalvatore/9168272308/ by TheChef810, on Flickr

...and the stock exhaust has come off...building a brand new full system. Details to come later but it will be the first of its kind...by far...
On the stock system, note the electronic baffles on the rear out exhaust tip.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicksalvatore/9166050815/http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicksalvatore/9166050815/ by TheChef810, on Flickr

The Chef.

The Suspension has arrived for the S7 by way of H&R and there ETS module. Amazing technology that is packed into a 4" by 4" box that is mounted in the trunk of the car by the battery. No tools, no cutting, no splicing, everything is plug and play, it will allow you to lower up to 40mm below the factory dynamic setting while retaining all adjustability and functionality. You also have the ability to fine tune 1mm at a time, front and rear for perfect height.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicksalvatore/9184354507/http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicksalvatore/9184354507/ by TheChef810, on Flickr

The Chef.

....also, since several people are considering VCDS Adjustment, the KW Module or this HR module I felt this would be beneficial to note. As discussed, we have discussed the difficulty of doing this via VCDS and TAG Motorsports has discussed the KW module and a bit of detail as to the modification and "repining" that needs to happen to install KW. As for H&R we discussed it was infact plug and play - to my knowledge however no one has installed this module yet nor has anyone posted the H&R instructions.

One of my goals with this project is to be the guinea pig developing and using the highest quality aftermarket components for the S7 (and S6) as many have not done the modifications or in some cases, some of these aren't even yet made or on the market for the cars. If I can assist in aiding others and educating them about specific modifications which can help in their own decision making...that's great.

To that end, here is a copy of the install instructions for the H-R ETS Module for the Audi S6/S7, part 28951-1 and also a picture of the install location. I will be installing the component at the same time I do the tune, exhaust and a few other bits by the end of the month...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicksalvatore/9191407493/http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicksalvatore/9191407493/ by TheChef810, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicksalvatore/9191309265/http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicksalvatore/9191309265/ by TheChef810, on Flickr

The Chef.

...shop is doing some test fitting now. They are making a Stainless Jig right now of the system for the S7. Stock diameter piping is 2.14" and we are moving to 2.5", the exhaust material will not be stainless...rather, something else. A first. After the jig is complete in the next few days, an order will be made for the pieces to be brought in and construction will start. Tips will likely be 3.25" or so, quad tips.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicksalvatore/9194561804/http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicksalvatore/9194561804/ by TheChef810, on Flickr

DeerHunter

Inconel? Titanium? Mild Steel?

The Chef.

...stay tuned

The Chef.

A few more pictures - the H&R ETS Suspension module has been installed. Took 10 minutes! Complete functionality of all factory settings and adjustments. Zero modifications. Zero tooling. Plug and play.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicksalvatore/9249355488/http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicksalvatore/9249355488/ by TheChef810, on Flickr

....the exhaust "jig" is now complete. 90mm rear quad tips where the choice. The materials and piping are now being ordered for the system, where it will be welded together. ETA for install is late July, a custom intake is also in store and we will have a full article on these pieces and the first complete intake and exhaust set up on the market. Have money burning a hole in your pocket...hold on a little bit longer....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicksalvatore/9246572341/http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicksalvatore/9246572341/ by TheChef810, on Flickr


...I am working on the next article now, which will be Suspension, VCDS tweeks and the V1 radar system.

The Chef.

A teaser for the upcoming feature article on the H&R ETS Module, V1, VCDS Programing and an introduction to Brink Motorsport in Austin TX.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicksalvatore/9263901765/http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicksalvatore/9263901765/ by TheChef810, on Flickr