Audi S5 Wheel & AWE Exhaust Install

[copanacional]

I had some upgrades done to my Audi S5 V8 this past weekend.

Just wanted to share the install with everyone and give some shout-outs to people who helped it along the way.

** Alan Wei @ Mod Bargains (714-582-3330) really hooked it up with the AWE Touring exhaust. Normal lead time was 8 weeks as AWE exhausts are all custom made but he had one in stock for me. He’s not just a salesmen, he’s a tuner himself so I wouldn’t hesitate to call him if you had any questions.

** Deron Johnson @ Audi North Scottsdale (480-538-4061) was amazing from start to finish on ordering my wheel set from Germany. Not only was the price good but he was completely transparent throughout the entire process. Deron even sent me photos of the wheels once they arrived on pallets from Germany to make sure I was completely happy.

** John Voss @ AWE Tuning ([email protected]) was tremendous in answering any questions I had with the AWE exhaust. He’s patient, knowledgeable, and overall a really nice guy. He truly put any qualms that I had about installing an aftermarket exhaust to rest. Needless to say, I don’t have any regrets about the exhaust. None.

** Dion Malet @ Drive Auto Works in Lyndhurst NJ (201-340-4705) did a great job on the exhaust and wheel install. He’s the owner of the shop and is very knowledgeable on anything VAG related. Dion & Aldwin are both ASE certified mechanics and have worked on Audi’s for +10 years. Dion opened the shop after working at DCH Audi in Millburn and brought Aldwin and few other mechs over to Drive Auto Works. When I was in the shop they had an RS4 & RS6 sitting & awaiting engine mods, so these boys do serious work on high end Audi’s.


My baby getting lifted up:


The stock 1-piece exhaust:


Dion (left) & Aldwin (right) mounting & balancing:


Dion being the boss and Kevin prepping the wheels for the car:


Doesn’t Dion look good in a compact Chevy?


Kevin getting the exhaust fitted:


The shiny AWE plate w/ serial:


Aldwin fitting the exhaust tips:


The finished product:





Hope you guys enjoy!

[awdjunkies]

Genuinely awesome shout-outs!! To me, one word describes the end result, "Sharp"

[Josh/AWE]

Love the look, hope to see you at Audifest!

[ModBargains.com]

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to earn your business. The car looks great and I'm sure it sounds amazing. Post up some sound clips when you get the chance as I can't wait to hear the beast!

[copanacional]

Thanks Guys. Drove through the Lincoln Tunnel the other day. OMG

[pmark837]

Thanks Guys. Drove through the Lincoln Tunnel the other day. OMG

i <3 Drive Auto Works......

Did Dion get a new loaner? lol... i'm gonna miss that suzuki

[chichum]

Hope they took the stickers off of the exhaust before letting you drive it away... Looks good - I went with the track exhaust and I have to say, I'm liking it more than I like the JHM on my S4 - it's quiet unless you hit it. So it has very little drone and when you punch it, sounds like pure sex. Good luck with it!

[copanacional]

i <3 Drive Auto Works......

Did Dion get a new loaner? lol... i'm gonna miss that suzuki

LOL. It was some women who wanted her brakes changed that Saturday. I couldn't miss the opportunity to snap a picture with Dion backing the car in.

[copanacional]

Hope they took the stickers off of the exhaust before letting you drive it away... Looks good - I went with the track exhaust and I have to say, I'm liking it more than I like the JHM on my S4 - it's quiet unless you hit it. So it has very little drone and when you punch it, sounds like pure sex. Good luck with it!

You have my attention. Are you talking about the white part stickers that come on the exhaust out of the box? I think they took those off.... I'm assuming it'll get caked on if it's left on?