[A4] Pre-chip checklist

[Nicholas Stock]

Jim, I used an APR gauge on my old 1.8T, but now I use the AWE gauge on my
2006...the fit and finish of the AWE gauge is well worth the extra
dollars...

I also used a K&N on the old motor and now on the new one too...no problems
and the dealer has never said a word....

Regards,

Nick


On 2/2/07, James Hanson <james0hanson at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks for the help, gentlemen.
>
> Here's my list:
>
> K&N.  Check.
>    I'll be careful when re-oiling.
>    Related: Should I pull the MAF and clean it?  (Where is the MAF?)
>
> Exhaust - will look into this.  Locally, they're about $1000.  That
> seems a bit steep, but I'm sure I can find something a bit more
> reasonable with a little searching.
>
> Hoses - I'll replace the remaining braided hoses (new Audi braided
> hose).  The rubber ones are all in great shape.
>
> Boost gauge - Local shop (Achtuning) has the APR vent gauge for $150.
> Any other gauge I should consider?
>
> Did I miss anything?
>
> Thanks!
> Jim
>
>
>
> On 2/2/07, Brandon Rogers <brogers at terrix.com> wrote:
> > I ran a K&N for as long as Ihad my '98 chipped - 80k miles.  No
> > problems.  I think the key is that when you _re-oil_ it you don't _over_
> > oil it.
> >
> > Brandon
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: a4-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:a4-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf
> > Of Andy Lewis
> > Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 8:40 PM
> > To: a4 at audifans.com
> > Subject: [A4] Pre-chip checklist
> >
> >
> > I'm not sure--but I think I remember reading somewhere
> > that the K&N might not be the best option for the car.  Something about
> > the fact that the K&N allows larger particles through than some of the
> > other oem/normal non-oiled filters, which can be a problem over time for
> > a turbo.  Turbo's don't react very well to dirt/dust/and other
> > substances;-)
> >
> > You might want to check on the Audi sites such as
> > audiworld and others.  Search a little and if you
> > can't find it--then ask in the forums for the car you
> > are interested in.
> >
> >
>