[A4] turbo upgrades

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The A8 brake upgrade makes a huge difference on the car.  On my old A4 it completely solved the wet braking issue.

I had a K04 on my car with GIAC software.  I was very pleased with it, I didn't really consider MTM.  Since you already have their programming and can upgrade with minimal cost, that may be the way to go tho.

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> We're in the same boat I think. Not much new stuff out there that I'd want to 
> drive (Aston Martins and such aside, E46 M3 but I live in CO and this is my 
> daily - snow included) and my '98 A4 does pretty much everything very well. A 
> bigger turbo will put some new life into it.... 
> 
> I'm told a K04 with higher flow DP and high flow cat will net about 240 with MTM 
> software - which is no cost to me - I can trade my current MTM software in cost 
> probably around $1800 +/- for parts and labor...and for street use no brake 
> upgrade required although I'm considering the A8 rotor with TT bracket - but 
> will likely just stick with slotted rotors and upgrade the pads... 
> 
> Brandon 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Nicholas Stock 
> To: Brandon Rogers 
> Cc: Peter Kirby ; A4 List 
> Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 12:18 PM 
> Subject: Re: [A4] turbo upgrades 
> 
> 
> This is something I've been trying to get to grips with myself. I have an APR 
> stage 1 Avant Sport with about 95K on it now and I've been drooling over getting 
> a new 2.0T Avant with all the options (including the S-line package). All in 
> all, 40K!! But, I like my current A4, even though it needs a little cosmetic 
> work now (scratches, dent in the bumper etc). The thought of swapping in a K04, 
> new exhaust and uprated clutch would be a far cheaper way to put a grin on my 
> face... 
> 
> Any thoughts. 
> 
> Nick 
> 
> 
> On 9/27/05, Brandon Rogers wrote: 
> Good question - I forgot to add that in my question before...I'm at 93k now 
> and my clutch slips a little on uphill starts with the a/c on....I figure next 
> when I do the TB in 7k miles i'll do the clutch and what the heck why not a 
> bigger turbo too.... 
> 
> Brandon 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Nicholas Stock 
> To: Peter Kirby 
> Cc: Brandon Rogers ; A4 List 
> Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 12:03 PM 
> Subject: Re: [A4] turbo upgrades 
> 
> 
> Did he change the clutch? The guys at APR told me the stock clutch handles 
> about 260 ft/lbs torque and I imagine with a KO4, you're probably topping 
> that... 
> 
> Any ideas? 
> 
> Nick 
> 
> 
> On 9/27/05, Peter Kirby <4pkirby at gmail.com> wrote: 
> A friend swapped out his K3 (chipped) and replaced it with a K4 
> (+Neuspeed chip) and within 24 hours owed the local constabulary a 
> large sum of money. Other than his tax contribution, he is VERY 
> please with it. Figures something like 225-235 HP. 
> 
> It flies! 
> 
> Peter 
> 2001 1.8t A4 
> 
> On 9/27/05, Brandon Rogers < brogers at terrix.com> wrote: 
> 
> > Curious on opinions (especially those based on first hand knowledge) 
> on the various turbo upgrade kits out there. 
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