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does the Exhaust get louder over time ? I’m trying my best To get crackles on downshift and even on upshifts it’s quiet compared to vids online. Cars only done 170 miles.
does the Exhaust get louder over time ? I’m trying my best To get crackles on downshift and even on upshifts it’s quiet compared to vids online. Cars only done 170 miles.
would this work instead of leaving the valves unplugged and risk and errors being logged?
https://awe-tuning.co.uk/awe-tuning-electronic-exhaust-valve-simulators-b9-platform/
Don’t see why not?
It’s a good chunk of money to spend on them though since the error code doesn’t really cause any issues at all.
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I was thinking more of leaving wires dangling and subject to water damage etc..
im tempted as its a quick fix and reversible too (would rather VCDS option but needs must!)
so how would you ensure the valves are open before unplugging?
cheers
well I might take a punt then.. also would cause less conversation with an Audi tech why I have a pink latex glove tied round my exhaust under exception
is it a noticeable difference?
cheers..
also thinking about this..
made a noiticable difference to my previous 2016 S3 from the OEM
https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/ecs-tuning/ecs-tuning-turbo-inlet-hose-s4-s5-b9/
probably more noise than performance but I swear it breathed a little better.
I have that and a K&N filter on mine and while it's not super loud, you can definitely hear the turbo spool and the dump valve opening when you put the window down.
That looks good, any idea on price for the filter?
so does it look like the OEM ? (that was my next Q!) looks like its 70euro so probably screw us for £70.
however always been a fan of BMC.
will investigate a supplier
lol £70 for an air filter that will make no difference to anything, apart from your warranty.
Sh1t you mean this wont add 30% more power? dam what have i done!
also not sure why this would affect warranty as its still an air filter just not a paper version. always had drop in filters in the past with no issues with servicing or the dealer.
More like 20% more power and turbo sound. Honest. Butt dyno doesn't lie and it's completely accurate!
I agree about the warranty though, there's no reason for it to void it so long as it's actually providing some filtering. I can understand them having an issue if you ran no filter or something and the turbo was damaged, but these are good quality filters so don't know why they'd have an issue.
Cool stuff. Let me know what you think about the sound and how your butt dyno reacts. I couldn't notice anything extra to be honest, maybe just seems to breathe a bit easier than with the OEM at higher revs.
Yes the wraps helps prevent snow from packing into the pleats. K&N mention it here https://www.knfilters.com/snowmobile.htm Although you wouldn't expect a A4 to encounter the same conditions as a snowmobile...
Nah... Gonna sound like an old fart here but I've never had it on any other cars that had much more open access to the elements and never had an issue. So unless this engine is hugely susceptible to a few flakes of snow then I can't imagine it being an issue in the UK at all.
I guess it could drive in if the ducting is so direct though..Agreed! That said, I'm surprised at how direct the piping is to the airbox on my S4 from the front grill so I can see why they did it as a 'just in case'. Although it would take some serious snow and some time driving in it to see snow get into the box I'd imagine.
I guess it could drive in if the ducting is so direct though..
Fitted tonight as a perfect direct replacement (twist fit with a retaining hook, exactly the same as OEM)
I was amazed what came out though.. so 11 months and 3600miles and found half a birds next in my air box! Also WTF is the cotton wool extra layer ??
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Car sounds different, butt dyno feels like it pulls slightly better. Makes a pleasent noise Too.
I await patiently the ECS pipe for my final verdict ..
Wow, that does look restrictive. If it looks like a cataclysmic blizzard is due any time and you have to go on a trip, its not to tough to swap the oem air-filter back in right...
I was disappointed how much time it DIDNT take.. I like tinkering in my garage .. and I was done in a few minutes, its a few screws then filter slides and locks into place .. very well designed alas not tricky at all :S