2002 Audi A4 3.0 Modifications

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Originally posted by ToddJerad+Nov 30 2004, 12:48 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ToddJerad @ Nov 30 2004, 12:48 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> should i purchase that online or just call around performance shops to see if it is available.

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call Hartmann and tell them you want to put in a chip. tell them the type of chip you want to get, ect. Make sure they'll install it for you (no reason why they wouldnt.. but.. ) Then order it direct from the manufacture unless Hartmann has a hookup with them.

Originally posted by ToddJerad@Nov 30 2004, 12:48 PM
Also do most places have the intake as well or is that a rare filter that will have to be ordered online or by the performance place.

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you'd probably be able to buy the K&N filter from like PepBoys, (not sure..) but the price on the neuspeed website i posted earlier was pretty reasonable, so it might not be a bad idea to order it from them. all the filter does is replace the stock filter, it wont viod anything. No different from changing the filter when you get your oil changed - just a more high proformance filter. You probably wont notice any soud difference, you'll probably notice a bit better proformance+economy. Filter replacement is EASY... dont pay anyone to do it for you.

Originally posted by ToddJerad@Nov 30 2004, 12:48 PM
I bought the car from santa monica audi and don't want them hassling me.

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I've had two audi's from Santa Monica Audi (previoiusly Steve Taub) .. they're good people - they shouldnt hassle you.

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Also does an exhaust tip do much or just looks.* Thanks your the man.**

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Tips will give you better sound and a better look, but proformance wise... expect maybe 1-2hp

[ToddJerad]

Thanks again for all your help. My boss actually knows tons about cars and installs the stuff on his truck himself. He said he would do it for me and suggested the chip and the whole air intake system and maybe doing the exhaust system either the headers or the part behind the catalic converter. I am very interested in what this may do for me and the benefits of a new intake system not just filter. I don't really want my car sounding loud and obnoxious because i still want it to be luxurious looking rather than obnoxiously loud and racy. This is why I wanted to change the grill front to silver or chrome. I am still not sure if this will look good yet maybe you could give me some feedback and around how much new grills cost (i have no idea i assume about 2 to 4 hundred). Again thanks for the quick responses and everything

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Originally posted by ToddJerad+Nov 30 2004, 09:33 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ToddJerad @ Nov 30 2004, 09:33 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>the whole air intake system

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don't waste your money - actually... you can't really waste it, because i haven’t heard of even one aftermarket intake for the 3.0. Reason being: the stock airbox on the 3.0 its rated up to 400hp. (basically.. its the best that it can be)

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I don't really want my car sounding loud and obnoxious

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an intake wont make your car notably louder... but a cat-back exhaust system will... a full exhaust system (headers, pipes, etc) would be awesome and give you probably 10hp.. however.. full systems arn't cheep.

Check the Remus and Neuspeed systems. Look to spend ~$1000-1400 on headers+exhaust (note: on the remus system, you need a right and a left unit)

[ToddJerad]

damn that is kind of expensive, do i need the whole system or can i get just a portion. That is a lot for an exhaust. Is it worth the 10 hp addition or is there some other reason it is worth it. Maybe any other suggestions since i wont be able to get the whole intake that will boost performance.

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why don't you start with a chip and see what you think. Chances are with +20hp you'll feel pretty good drivin your car. theres nothing that says that you need to do everything at once. <_<

[ToddJerad]

Okay I did some looking on the Wetterauer chip website and it didn't say much about ordering. I am confused if i need to buy the chip or send it in for reprogramming. Thanks also i heard it is worth it to get two k&n filters because of the cleaning and drying involved when it needs to be cleaned. Also if I want the new exhaust is there no way to get it in sections to divy up the costs or is that ridiculous sounding. Oh yeah and what one do you recommend for me to check out. There are so many people that make the exhaust systems and I am sure some are better than others.

PS saw the stuff your doing to your quatro on another forum. That looks like a pretty tough job dude, but pretty damn cool.

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Originally posted by ToddJerad+Dec 1 2004, 10:31 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ToddJerad @ Dec 1 2004, 10:31 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Okay I did some looking on the Wetterauer chip website and it didn't say much about ordering.

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Looks like Wetterauer doesnt sell direct here in the US. They list there US dealers as:

Speed-Tek @ 516.327.3188 and German Speed Merchants @ 910.791.4844

Call those guys up and see if they've got the chip, or if they need to order it for you. They should be helpful (??)

Originally posted by ToddJerad@Dec 1 2004, 10:31 PM
Thanks also i heard it is worth it to get two k&n filters because of the cleaning and drying involved when it needs to be cleaned.*

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you could do that.. it takes about 1 day to dry the filter after you wash it, so if you're not down with not using your car for a day, buy two. not 100% necessary tho.

Originally posted by ToddJerad@Dec 1 2004, 10:31 PM
Also if I want the new exhaust is there no way to get it in sections to divy up the costs or is that ridiculous sounding.

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you could do that, but to aviod any complications you should do it all at once. The way to break it down it ... 1) headers 2)piping 3) tips/muflers.. the problem is, the better exhaust systems dont sell in parts (headers are usually seperate - you dont need headers rigth now, just exhaust). Save your money and do it all at once in a few months, you'll be much happier. I recomend the neuspeed or the reums systems.

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saw the stuff your doing to your quatro on another forum.* That looks like a pretty tough job dude, but pretty damn cool.

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Quattro? sold my 90CS quattro ~a year ago... what did you see...? Do you mean my allroad?

[ToddJerad]

Yeah sorry I don't know why I said quatro. I believe it was your post that is doing the crazy computer system stuff in your all road. Okay so I guess the exhaust will wait a little bit. It seems that an exhaust is something everyone does so it must make a pretty big difference. Also I looked around and the Wet chip has the best reviews so you were right on the money with that. Now between the sound system that I want and the exhaust, intake, window tint and chip I should be set for a long time. And broke for a while too. Thanks again, but I am sure im not done asking questions

[ToddJerad]

I just talked to the owner of German Speed Merchants in North Carolina and he said the chip needs to be sent to him and it takes about 3 days total for them to get the chip and return it. That is a while without being about to drive my car. He also suggested a cold air intake that is not made specifically for the 3.0 but it works very well and will really increase performance. This was only $230. Maybe that would be worth it also.

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Originally posted by ToddJerad+Dec 2 2004, 10:52 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ToddJerad @ Dec 2 2004, 10:52 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>takes about 3 days total for them to get the chip and return it. That is a while without being about to drive my car.

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Call one of the SoCal shops and see what the have to say - maybe they can get the stuff you need in less time.

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He also suggested a cold air intake that is not made specifically for the 3.0 but it works very well and will really increase performance. This was only $230.

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you can fit custom piping to any engine to make a cold air intake (CAI) .. basicly a CAI just takes air from a cooler location to give you getter proformance. usually, the intake filter iteslf is located down in front of the left wheel well.

That sounds like a good idea if its only $230... did he tell you anything else about it? manufacture? etc?