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Sep 1, 2003 | 04:55 AM

Phil G.

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From: Suburban Philly

S4 Mods

I'm planning to speak with Todd this week at AWE. His shop is <1 mile from my house. I've made the decision to buy out my '01.5 S4 lease in a couple of months and am now considering the following mods: chip/exhaust/suspension to start, and probably toss on some 18"s with some new wheels - either RS4 or BBSs. I love the car in stock form, but the car can clearly be so special with the right mods. Plus, I just plain don't like the look of the B6 - even though I know it's a great car - I can't warm to it.

Looking at GIAC, HR Street Coilovers, and the Borla system. I've read the posts on the GIAC chip - I'm looking for smoothness, reliability, and additional power (without blowing up my turbos, if possible). What about unpleasant resonance from the rolled edge Borla cat-back system? Are folks who've put these mods on their cars happy with their choices? Also, if I put 18s on the car, ie. RS4 or BBS wheels, anything I need to do for proper fit? Appreciate the feedback.

Have a relaxing and rainy in NE) Labor Day!

Phil G.
'01.5 Santorin/Silver 6sp/stock (except S03 PPs)

Sep 1, 2003 | 04:59 AM

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I think you should go with AWE twin 2 not borla...

Sep 1, 2003 | 05:00 AM

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What are the advantages?

Sep 1, 2003 | 05:35 AM

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It's quieter than the Borla - almost anything (except VM) is quieter than Borla

Look into a used exhaust - save a bundle, easy installation. Tools are simple, and you only need ramps for the rear.

Sep 1, 2003 | 06:06 AM

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Last thing I want is ....

something that sounds like a ricer or Jetta with one of those HUGE piggie pipes - just want some extra performance, and a good quality, throaty sound to the engine.

Thanks for the advice. I'll test both when I see Todd.

Phil

Sep 1, 2003 | 06:24 AM

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Twin2 is supposed to be nice sound. I tried 6 exhausts and finally ended up

with the Miltek 3inch. I'm finally happy.

If you want throaty & performance w/o the droan, then consider (in addition to Twin2):
MTM
Miltek (3inch or dual)
Supersprint