[BiturboS4] New S4 owner

Mon Oct 27 17:21:32 EST 2003

Quincy, in my opinion, the APR center vent boost gauge looks tacky. If you
don't mind spending the extra cash, go for an A-pillar pod....best one being
the custom one by SPP. Then, buy a 52mm Omori mechanical.....backlight is
red and matches excatly the dash. I like mine...wish I had some
pics....maybe I'll get around to it.

>From: "Quincy Chiang" <quincy.chiang at globalte.com>
>To: <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
>Subject: RE: [BiturboS4] New S4 owner
>Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2003 11:37:36 -0600
>
>Thanks guys!
>
>I found a post on AW a while ago with dyno charts of different chips tested
>under near identical conditions on the same car.  Those charts showed ABT
>and MTM to have similar power curve (ABT makes more power), and they looked
>smoother than either APR and GIAC, hence I'm leaning towards the German
>brands.  I know this topic has been beaten to death exactly 1 billion times
>on various forums and lists, so I'll be doing searches when more power is
>required ;-)  Having a CoupeQ is good that it's definitely slower than the
>S4, so everytime I jump form my CQ to the S4 I feel like I'm driving a
>rocket!
>
>My immediate mod plans include a shortshifter (likely the toyguy design),
>boost gauge (leaning towards the AWE centervent gauge, seems to have the
>best lighting match) and 35% tint.  I'd like to get suspension and
>wheels/tires for next summer first before any engine mods, so I'll be sure
>to tap into the collective wisdon of this list for advice!
>
>Quincy
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: john sonty [mailto:erhti at yahoo.com]
>Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2003 11:12 AM
>To: biturbos4 at audifans.com
>Subject: Re: [BiturboS4] New S4 owner
>
>
>Uh-um.. perhaps... but silver is fastest (esp. with the
>alacantara interior aluminum side mirror-housings.. ;).
>
>I have the APR chip and yes, it is 'weak' sauce compared to the
>others.. but in my 'mind', it's also "safest".  If you want an
>xtra set of testicleez, I'll conur with CF, X- or ABT.. Must
>admit, I've been thinking about the X-chip for a bit now..
>
>Q-,  Enjoy and be safe your new 'girl'.. '-)
>
>--- California Fields <cfields72 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Welcome, Quincy. Nice choice of cars for your purchase.
> > Santorin is the best
> > color. Black is the best interior.
> >
> > ToyGuy shifter is hailed as the best on AudiWorld. I have
> > Stratmosphere and
> > like it...but I haven't compared to others. Boost gauge is a
> > great addition
> > too. Check out SPP for a nice A-pillar pod that can receive a
> > 52mm Omori
> > gauge.
> >
> > Soon, you'll want to chip the car and possibly add an exhaust.
> >  As with most
> > mods, there's an endless debate on the chips. I would consider
> > only the
> > GIAC-x or Abt. Go GIAC-x if you plan to use higher-than-91/93
> > octane and
> > want the best performance. Choose Abt if it's a daily driver
> > because of its
> > smoothness. APR is weak and MTM has no top end. For exhaust, I
> > like my
> > Miltek because it is quiet and very low back pressure.
> >
> > Soon, you'll want to sell your house and donate a limb to
> > finance a Stage
> > III setup.  Until then, enjoy your car!
> >
> > Cal.
> >
> > P.S. Most things are IMHO.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > >From: "Quincy Chiang" <quincy.chiang at globalte.com>
> > >To: <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
> > >Subject: [BiturboS4] New S4 owner
> > >Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 13:21:39 -0600
> > >
> > >Hi everyone,
> > >
> > >I picked up my new-to-me '01.5 S4 on monday night, just want
> > to say hello
> > >on everyone on this list!  Well I'm not new to Audi's, I had
> > a '01.5 A4
> > >1.8tqms since new, sold her last week to fund the S4, and I
> > still have my
> > >'90 CoupeQ20v.  Anyhow, here are a few details:
> > >
> > >- Santorin blue/black
> > >- 6-sp
> > >- all options except navigation system
> > >- Euro xenon headlight housings with xenon kit (Canadian S4s
> > don't have
> > >xenon nor front fogs :-( )
> > >- LED tail lights
> > >- otherwise all stock
> > >- only 25,000 km (15,500 miles)
> > >
> > >I know the PO of this car and it's been very well cared for,
> > I don't think
> > >I could find a better one.
> > >
> > >The 1.8t is nice, has lots of useable power and great fuel
> > economy.  But
> > >the V6tt is just so much smoother, and the power is amazing,
> > it has so much
> > >torque that it'll even accelerate in 6th gear form 90 km
> > going uphill.  I'm
> > >a pretty happy camper right now ;-)
> > >
> > >I plan on getting a boost gauge (had one in my A4, very
> > useful) and short
> > >shifter (had Strat and UUC on my A4, but leaning towards the
> > "toy guy"
> > >shifter for my S4), as the stock shifter is really nothing to
> > write home
> > >about, and I'm sure most of you know that already.  Anyone
> > has any input to
> > >these?  Thanks in advance!
> > >
> > >Quincy (50valves on AW)
> > >Calgary, AB, Canada
> > >'90 CQ20v
> > >'01.5 S4
> > >'01.5 A4 1.8tqms - sold
> > >
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