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Originally posted by Silver00TT@Feb 25 2005, 04:31 AM
Let me know what kind of info you get from stratmosphere, if you want to speak with someone there I reccomend Bob or Rich...both of them are extremely knowledgable on the TT's inner workings and parts that would best be suited for the ride.....Rich actually does some of the installs....Im still waiting for my CAI to arrive.
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I got a pretty prompt response from a guy called Greg at stratmosphere and you are right, they seem very happy to help. This is an excerpt from the mail he replied to me with:
"The HyperBoost Valve is a certainly a nice upgrade. The stock valve simply wears out over time. The plastic components of the valve get flimsy. The hyperboost valve has all metal components. Its much more durable and responds much quicker than the stock valve. The idea is to reduce the turbo lag. The fast action of the valve allows the turbo to stay spooled up during shifts. Installation is a breeze. Our instructions are quite detailed. Below is a direct link to the instructions in .pdf format. Let me know if you have any further questions."
Since my car was pre-owned, I don't have a sense of how it drove when it was new and if any of the wear that he is talking about is starting to affect the turbo lag more so. I dont know the cost of the OEM diverter valve but I am willing to bet it is not likely any cheaper than the Hyperdrive one, knowing the general cost of Audi parts out here. I think it is a worthwhile upgrade from a number of perspectives.
I have just sent off a mail asking if an aftermarket CAI has any impact on this diverter valve.
On a slightly different note guys, there is no need to keep the previous posting quotes each time unless you feel a need. Simply delete the quote commands when you are replying. It will help keep the threads a little shorter.