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Well, it's been awhile since I updated this thread, so I figured I'd take some time to do a couple quick updates.
I ran APR's new software for the K04 - V 3.0 from the release day, until a few weeks ago. Yeah, I had a few complaints about the low end power. It was a bit of a dog down low, but when the boost kicked in, it went like no other.
Recently, I've upgraded to V 3.1. It has been much, much better all around. Better low end throttle response, just better overall...
I still have some stock parts on the car that many of you have already upgraded - stock intercooler, stock mounts, stock suspension, etc.
So I just decided that I would buy some new mounts. I was drooling over the thought of the DLI or VWR mounts, I just can't justify that kind of money. SO I went with Torque Solutions. They are shipping to me as I type, along with the European short throw shifter. Should make a major improvement.
I must say, I am at a bit of a crossroads right now. Do I continue to refine the car that I so adore, or look at getting something else that I can start over on?
We'll all get to this point with our cars.
I'm really being tempted by some Audi's. I saw a used RS5 on my road trip down south and I really fell hard.
But I digress,
I hope the mounts will really take some of the slop of the drive train out. With a Stage 3 SB DXD kit, engagement can be a little touchy, even after the many KM's that I have put on since buttoning it all up.
I do have an ECS insert, which has helped a little.
I'm also trialing an intake right now. Nothing really special, I just wanted to see if I could see any measurable gains in logging. I made a couple of brackets that attach to where the stock air scoop does, and bought a K&N filter with filter material on the top of the filter. I haven't bothered to make a surround for it, just mounted it in the air stream through the grill. A simple 3" tube and a 3" silicone coupler finish it off.
I might take some pics when I do the mount and short throw shifter.
I ran APR's new software for the K04 - V 3.0 from the release day, until a few weeks ago. Yeah, I had a few complaints about the low end power. It was a bit of a dog down low, but when the boost kicked in, it went like no other.
Recently, I've upgraded to V 3.1. It has been much, much better all around. Better low end throttle response, just better overall...
I still have some stock parts on the car that many of you have already upgraded - stock intercooler, stock mounts, stock suspension, etc.
So I just decided that I would buy some new mounts. I was drooling over the thought of the DLI or VWR mounts, I just can't justify that kind of money. SO I went with Torque Solutions. They are shipping to me as I type, along with the European short throw shifter. Should make a major improvement.
I must say, I am at a bit of a crossroads right now. Do I continue to refine the car that I so adore, or look at getting something else that I can start over on?
We'll all get to this point with our cars.
I'm really being tempted by some Audi's. I saw a used RS5 on my road trip down south and I really fell hard.
But I digress,
I hope the mounts will really take some of the slop of the drive train out. With a Stage 3 SB DXD kit, engagement can be a little touchy, even after the many KM's that I have put on since buttoning it all up.
I do have an ECS insert, which has helped a little.
I'm also trialing an intake right now. Nothing really special, I just wanted to see if I could see any measurable gains in logging. I made a couple of brackets that attach to where the stock air scoop does, and bought a K&N filter with filter material on the top of the filter. I haven't bothered to make a surround for it, just mounted it in the air stream through the grill. A simple 3" tube and a 3" silicone coupler finish it off.
I might take some pics when I do the mount and short throw shifter.