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My latest video, hope you find it entertaining!

My latest video where I install a way cool airbag cover on my RS5 steering wheel. I'm sure it's similar to the A5 and S5.

Everything is basically the same year to year although there were internal changes to the S-Tronic which is the Borg Warner DL-501 dual clutch gearbox. Specifically, there were revisions to the mechatronics unit used to control the gearbox. Earlier versions B8, pre facelift, are far more prone...

A short teaser video while I edit two hours of footage. Full launch control mode plus a snippet of a canyon run in Mexico. Good fun and enjoy. The stage 2 is to die for. Seriously transforms the car into a true monster. Jump on it as soon as it becomes widely available. I've had it for a few...

I'm on the other side of the pond but thought I'd share anyway... Who doesn't love red valve covers? I don't often venture into the aesthetic mods, mostly because I can afford to have performance or aesthetics but not both. This is one of my latest endeavors (inspired by Asher, aka Mr...

Wait. You're running a 10.9 second quarter mile (1320ft, not 400m) in a completely stock B9 RS5? That's by far the fastest time by over 1.3 seconds. Typically, a stock car runs about 12.2 seconds. There's one other RS5 I know of which ran a low 11 but had a full exhaust and downpipes...

A few new videos featuring JHM's new 2.75" stainless, valved exhaust, their stage II ECU/TCU tune combo. Looks like I'm netting over 40 wheel hp and it's still in beta. I think they'll eek out a few more safe hp before it's officially released. The exhaust is just pure evil yet quiet enough...

Audi updated the mechatronic some time in 2012 and the 2013+ models have the updated unit which is less problematic. I believe the infotainment system was also updated. Otherwise, same engine and basically the same transmission. I'm sure some of the packages were different as well but I'm not...

The JHM tune is super reasonable, $700 USD. I think the stage 2 TCU tune will be about the same but I'm guessing. With the stage 2 tune, the hp is free, you're really paying for the transmission tune (TCU) which unlocks additional hp. It's crazy how intertwined the code is between the two. I...

Depending on the tune (remap), you're looking at about 50hp. The best bang for the buck is the Stage 1 JH Motorsports tune. I've been running this tune for a while and made 25 more wheel hp on a dyno. Stage 2, with a TCU tune is imminent and will release more hp, higher redline and a bunch of...

Part two

Pertains to the RS4 as well! Part one. I'm editing the video for part two and will update with a link when it's done.

Not the shortest video but it's a complicated procedure that one can do in their own garage.

A little how-to video on placing the RS5 into service position.