My Go Fast Bits

**well_armed** · 10-19-2012 08:42 AM

Updated Mod List:

GIAC Stage 1 ECU
Milltek Resonated Exhaust
Eurocode Headers
Roc-Euro Intake
Ohlins SL Coilovers (Stasis Challenge)
Eurocode Alu Kruez
Eurocode Front Sway Bar
Eurocode Rear Sway Bar
Eurocode Front Sway Endlinks (adj. for corner balancing)
Eurocode Rear Endlinks
SPC Adjustable Control Arms
Laster Interceptor (Front only)
Xpel Ultimate Clear Bra (full front wrap)
35% 3M Tint
Opti-coat permanent wax
BBS CH-R 19x9.5 ET45 Black with Stainless lip
Michelin Pilot Super Sports 255/35/R19
P3 Vent Gauge
Escort 9500ix
Stoptech 380mm BBK
APR Coolant Reservoir/Separator

**DavidD** · 10-19-2012 08:49 AM

Wow... very nice! You you will have plenty to keep you busy once she arrives. Will you be installing the parts yourself?

**ENV²** · 10-19-2012 08:54 AM

I approve of this post

**FITZ TITS** · 10-19-2012 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by DavidD

Wow... very nice! You you will have plenty to keep you busy once she arrives. Will you be installing the parts yourself?

Judging by the dirt under his fingernails, my guess would be yes.

**FITZ TITS** · 10-19-2012 08:58 AM

Also, no need to quote pictures. Remove any part of the BB code tags so they don't load up in your quote. Ex: [IMG]xxxxx[/MG]

**bkkchris** · 10-19-2012 09:20 AM

Nice! Exhaust looks so good clean and brand new!

**Gweezil** · 10-19-2012 09:23 AM

It's nice to see someone else has as little patience as I do. Nice list.

**awdjunkies** · 10-19-2012 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by FITZ TITS

Judging by the dirt under his fingernails, my guess would be yes.

lol Best post ^

**zamm3k** · 10-19-2012 09:47 AM

wow. It's like a compulsive disorder. You miss your car so much you have to go shopping parts for it. I dig it!

**dawei213** · 10-19-2012 09:59 AM

Wow, are you even planing to drive it stock for a bit and then change over to get a feel for the different?

**well_armed** · 10-19-2012 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by FITZ TITS

Judging by the dirt under his fingernails, my guess would be yes.

Yup, planning on doing everything myself. Dirt was from doing a clutch install on my buddies STi :lol:

Originally Posted by dawei213

Wow, are you even planing to drive it stock for a bit and then change over to get a feel for the different?

Nope. Change everything out while its new and clean!

**queue** · 10-19-2012 10:45 AM

Nice collection.
my h&r OE springs were metallic gray...
Is that an oval tip?

**well_armed** · 10-19-2012 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by queue

Nice collection.
my h&r OE springs were metallic gray...
Is that an oval tip?

I noticed the color difference from other members, but I checked the part numbers, they are true.

Nope, 1/4 tips

**Crucible35** · 10-19-2012 10:54 AM

Nice! I can use this as my checklist for my S4....when I finally cave and order.

**jfabes** · 10-19-2012 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by well_armed

I noticed the color difference from other members, but I checked the part numbers, they are true.

Nope, 1/4 tips

Verify everything with H&R on the phone with what is marked on the spring....not on the box and not with the distributor. I did the same thing and my rears were wrong. I have never seen a blue set of oe springs. i suppose they could have changed the colors, but also noticed the rubber coating around the tight coils is on the rears and not on the fronts.....historically, it is on both or just the fronts. just trying to save you some of the pain i went through. Nice exahust choice, I think that's my next mod.

**well_armed** · 10-19-2012 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by jfabes

Verify everything with H&R on the phone with what is marked on the spring....not on the box and not with the distributor. I did the same thing and my rears were wrong. I have never seen a blue set of oe springs. i suppose they could have changed the colors, but also noticed the rubber coating around the tight coils is on the rears and not on the fronts.....historically, it is on both or just the fronts. just trying to save you some of the pain i went through. Nice exahust choice, I think that's my next mod.

Part numbers are true based on my research.

29061 VA (F) and 29061 HA (R) "white paint blob"

http://www.ecstuning.com/ES1876359/

**Patrick Bateman** · 10-19-2012 12:35 PM

Lookin good... I didnt see any sign of eurocode end links with those sways though? May as well get those cheap plastic bits in the trash where they belong while youre at the sway install!
Im changing out all brake pads on mine after running them for 2500 miles as the brake dust is rediculous!

PB.

**well_armed** · 10-19-2012 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by well_armed

Awaiting delivery:
Ecode Front & Rear sway links
SPC adjustable control arms

Future Mods:
Alu Kreuz (B8.5 available in 3 weeks)

Originally Posted by Patrick Bateman

Lookin good... I didnt see any sign of eurocode end links with those sways though? May as well get those cheap plastic bits in the trash where they belong while youre at the sway install!
Im changing out all brake pads on mine after running them for 2500 miles as the brake dust is rediculous!

PB.

:-)

**Gweezil** · 10-19-2012 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by well_armed

Nope. Change everything out while its new and clean!

That's it, don't wait. Get every mile you can out of those sunk $$. I never even drove mine without a tune and full setup.

**well_armed** · 10-19-2012 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by Gweezil

That's it, don't wait. Get every mile you can out of those sunk $$. I never even drove mine without a tune and full setup.

Exactly my point to the wifey. If I am going to do it, do it at the onset so I get to enjoy the product for the full amount of time possible.

Hell, I'd have the tune already done as well...but we all know where that stands with the new SIMOS ecu.

**jfabes** · 10-19-2012 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by well_armed

Part numbers are true based on my research.

29061 VA (F) and 29061 HA (R) "white paint blob"

http://www.ecstuning.com/ES1876359/

looks like you got it.

**jedirocker** · 11-01-2012 10:03 PM

Heh...and I thought I was doing good ordering my little Supercharged badges ahead of time. You are "well armed" with mods, alright.

**jdwk** · 11-01-2012 11:17 PM

Yeah, I've already driven mine for a thousand miles in Europe and I've been able to hold off so far. I bought the S4 because I wanted something I wouldn't be screwing around with all the time. The wife is not going to be pleased when parts start showing up.

**Wah** · 11-01-2012 11:38 PM

Damn, you got it all!! Very exciting stuff....you're going to love the change!

**well_armed** · 11-02-2012 12:34 PM

On Monday when Eurocode opens up orders, I will have the complete USS (Aleu Kruz)

**Patrick Bateman** · 11-02-2012 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by well_armed

On Monday when Eurocode opens up orders, I will have the complete USS (Aleu Kruz)

Hey Now! Get in line! Greg told me i was first! Congrats on the mod list thusfar. What tune will you hold out for? Im waiting on Stasis.

PB.

**13S4** · 11-02-2012 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by well_armed

On Monday when Eurocode opens up orders, I will have the complete USS (Aleu Kruz)

ditto

**well_armed** · 11-02-2012 01:53 PM

Stasis x2

I figure he has at least 100 of these things being made, so we'll all get satisfaction next week. The group buy on the other had, that will probably take a month to herd all those cats.

**Patrick Bateman** · 11-02-2012 02:42 PM

Yea, i hear that. I want mine put on before the snow flies... Im not waiting for a block of people to pay. the car just floats a bit too much for my taste.

PB.

**Seinsmeld13** · 11-02-2012 11:40 PM

You will love the AWE. I had mine transferred from my 10 to my 13, sounds fantastic.

**handruin** · 11-04-2012 12:58 AM

well_armed, I'm curious about your initial impressions of the TSW Nurburgring's (19x9.5) w/ Michelin PSS. I know based on your signature you don't have the 2013 S4 yet, but what's the stretch look like on those wheels with a 19x9.5? I inquired with Elliott at Modbargains and he came back with the same recommended size that you have. I am concerned it would look stretched because of the 9.5" width. Judging from your pictures it really doesn't looked stretched at all but maybe it looks different in person? Is there any chance that once the wheels and tires have the weight of the car it would look any more stretched? What color S4 did you order? Did you by chance get the adaptive suspension (I see you have springs already and waiting to install)?

**handruin** · 11-04-2012 01:01 AM

Originally Posted by Seinsmeld13

You will love the AWE. I had mine transferred from my 10 to my 13, sounds fantastic.

Did you (and do most people) lean towards getting the AWE exhaust with resonators vs without? I like what I hear in the youtube videos but I'm sure in person it's different. Given that you had a 2010 with the AWE and now a 2013, does the soundaktor take anything away from the AWE sound or does it just add to it nicely? I know I can quiet it down in the MMI, but was curious what your opinion is with having both.

**well_armed** · 11-04-2012 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by handruin

well_armed, I'm curious about your initial impressions of the TSW Nurburgring's (19x9.5) w/ Michelin PSS. I know based on your signature you don't have the 2013 S4 yet, but what's the stretch look like on those wheels with a 19x9.5? I inquired with Elliott at Modbargains and he came back with the same recommended size that you have. I am concerned it would look stretched because of the 9.5" width. Judging from your pictures it really doesn't looked stretched at all but maybe it looks different in person? Is there any chance that once the wheels and tires have the weight of the car it would look any more stretched? What color S4 did you order? Did you by chance get the adaptive suspension (I see you have springs already and waiting to install)?

You cannot lower the car, have 19x9.5" ET41 wheels, with a tire size greater than 255 -- without rubbing. The PSS do not stretch as much as the OEM rubber, as from the factory they are a wider tire (not all tires are the same, regardless of sizing spec). I debated for a month about what wheel size to get, brand, color, etc. The stretch should stay the same, if not bet better with weight.

At the end of the day, it had to fit my build goals:

-Lower the car 1"
-No spacers
-Get wider wheels (flush look w/o spacers)
-No rubbing

I read the entire wheel fitment thread, from post #1 to learn all about fitment, clearances, look, etc. I suggest you do the same! :)

My Build:
*2013 S-Tronic
*Monsoon Grey Metallic
*Adaptive SUS
*Sport Diff.
*MMI
*B&O
*Adv. Key

Originally Posted by handruin

Did you (and do most people) lean towards getting the AWE exhaust with resonators vs without? I like what I hear in the youtube videos but I'm sure in person it's different. Given that you had a 2010 with the AWE and now a 2013, does the soundaktor take anything away from the AWE sound or does it just add to it nicely? I know I can quiet it down in the MMI, but was curious what your opinion is with having both.

I am going for a ride in a 2013 this am with an AWE, I will report back about the Soundkator.

**well_armed** · 11-04-2012 10:56 AM

Confirmed. Soundkator makes a HUGE difference with exhaust sound inside the cabin.

Turning it on Comfort, WOT pulls on the freeway the exhaust was refined yet barked from the back end of the car. Same scenario on Dynamic, the cabin was filled from front to back with more exhaust note. It was quite substantial.

**handruin** · 11-04-2012 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by well_armed

You cannot lower the car, have 19x9.5" ET41 wheels, with a tire size greater than 255 -- without rubbing. The PSS do not stretch as much as the OEM rubber, as from the factory they are a wider tire (not all tires are the same, regardless of sizing spec). I debated for a month about what wheel size to get, brand, color, etc. The stretch should stay the same, if not bet better with weight.

At the end of the day, it had to fit my build goals:

-Lower the car 1"
-No spacers
-Get wider wheels (flush look w/o spacers)
-No rubbing

I read the entire wheel fitment thread, from post #1 to learn all about fitment, clearances, look, etc. I suggest you do the same! :)

My Build:
*2013 S-Tronic
*Monsoon Grey Metallic
*Adaptive SUS
*Sport Diff.
*MMI
*B&O
*Adv. Key

I am going for a ride in a 2013 this am with an AWE, I will report back about the Soundkator.

Thanks for all the feedback. I've read through large sections of the wheel fitment thread but I can't remember everything I read. I'll need to go back through it again. I'm excited to hear how things work out once you get your car and the go-fast bits installed. I'm curious what your feedback will be with the adaptive suspension and the lowered springs with regards to ride quality/harshness in the various settings.

Also, thanks for reporting back the sound on the AWE exhaust with the soundaktor. Is there any drone in the car with the AWE that's bothersome?

**well_armed** · 11-04-2012 01:20 PM

No drone.

I've had exhausts on many different cars, AWE is a great sounding exhaust.

**jedirocker** · 11-04-2012 04:58 PM

Pardon mah ignooorance, gentlemen, but what are the advantages of the Eurocode sway bars? Went to Ecode's website and the product description lacks any marketing hype to lure me in.