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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 09:26 PM
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Default how hard is it to install the k04 kit? i hear its just bolt on, but well, how hard is it, eh? (more

and i take it there is a need for software too?

im just wondering if its fairly easy, from a standpoint of comparing it to stage III install, considering my a4 will become a track car around 100k miles.
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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 09:31 PM
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Default I did a S III install in a home garage .. K04 has to be pretty simple by comparison. Not that the

Stage 3 is all that difficult with a good compliment of tools.
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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 09:50 PM
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see my post below. install is about 2-5 hrs and minor white knuckles
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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 02:04 PM
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Default How long did the S3 take ya?

And what sort of "good compliment of tools" are we talking about? All the right sockets and such? Or some abstract tools too...Were you under the car most of the time? Or doing it from above? Sorry...just looking for details.
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About 11 hours spread over two days. I spent an inordinate amout of time on the snub mount .. pita.
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