Another S5 build thread

5572 Views 22 Replies 7 Participants Last post by Ian_H, Oct 10, 2014

redm

Discussion Starter · Aug 31, 2014 (Edited)

Completed Mod's:

1. RS5 Grill
2. Audi Stainless Pedals
3. Fog Lights and Interior Lights (to white lights)
4. Chrome Seat Controls
5. Alu-Optic Stone Gaurds
6. APR ECU Upgrade
7. AWE Tuning Filter
8. Spoiler
9. DEVAL Diffuser
10. AWE Tuning Touring Exhaust
11. H&R Street Performance Coilovers & Rear Shock/Spring Kit
12. H&R Front and Rear Sway Bars
13. Adams Rotors Sport II Dimpled w/ Stoptech Street Pads
14. SPC Performance Control Arms
15. O.Z. Leggera HLT 19x9 Wheels
16. Continental Extreme Contact DW 275/35ZR19
17. 034Motorsport Adjustable Front and Rear End Links
18. RS5 Steering Wheel DSG, Fully Perforated, Flat Bottom
19. Facelift Gear Shift

Pending Mod's:

1. Stoptech brake lines & Motul Brake Fluid (waiting to flush brakes completely)

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redm

Discussion Starter · #2 · Aug 31, 2014

Couple of Pictures

The completed mods are pretty standard, but here's a few pictures to get the ball rolling.

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redm

Discussion Starter · #3 · Sep 6, 2014

Stuff has started to roll in..

Parts are arriving, it will be a busy couple of weekends.. I'm sure this is old hat for many of you, but I'm excited!

Still waiting on exhaust, rotors, ross-tech cable, etc., but I'm going to install the DEVAL diffuser, wheels, and catch can this weekend.

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Cuppa

· #4 · Sep 6, 2014

Looking forward to seeing the progress :thumbsup:

Terminator X

· #5 · Sep 6, 2014

What will the "catch can" do?

TX.

redm

Discussion Starter · #6 · Sep 6, 2014

Terminator X said:
What will the "catch can" do?

TX.

Catch Can will separate the oil from the air returning from the engine to the intake. Its basically a really nice strainer. I bought a Mishimoto MMBCC-UNI in black. You can search the forums for carbon buildup and get lots of info on this topic.

I just had a carbon service done, (it only had 1/8" buildup so it wasn't bad or necessary), but now that I know its mostly clear, I want to keep it that way.

DML

· #7 · Sep 6, 2014

Keep it going

almostS50

· #8 · Sep 6, 2014

For some reason APR recommends NO catch can, I called and asked and they told me no??????????????

redm

Discussion Starter · #9 · Sep 6, 2014

almostS50 said:
For some reason APR recommends NO catch can, I called and asked and they told me no??????????????

I wonder why?? They probably recommend a supercharger upgrade instead

The people on the forum whom posted about it seemed to be having success, anyone install one and have issues?

redm

Discussion Starter · #10 · Sep 6, 2014

Previously completed...

The controls and pedals I did earlier, the spoiler I'm just finishing today..

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redm

Discussion Starter · #11 · Sep 6, 2014

Woops, missed the spoiler.

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thomad99

· #12 · Sep 9, 2014

Hi , how was the car after apr ecu change ?

redm

Discussion Starter · #13 · Sep 9, 2014

thomad99 said:
Hi , how was the car after apr ecu change ?

Well, the ECU change is limited in its capacity, but I wanted to do it since I'm doing the exhaust and intake too. APR also swears they will release a full program at some point. I'm not so sure though. I can't say about the hp/tq change, but its defiantly smoother which makes the car feel faster. When in dynamic mode, I used to have some jerkiness which is now gone, nice and smooth acceleration all the way up. If I had to do it again I would still buy it, I like the new handling.

redm

Discussion Starter · #14 · Sep 11, 2014

Got the exhaust installed last night.. sounds fantastic, thanks AWE!

I also decided against using the catch can I purchased, its new in the box if anyone is in dire need of a catch can. (Mishimoto MMBCC-UNI-BK Black Baffled Oil Catch Can)

almostS50

· #15 · Sep 11, 2014

I have the supercharger already thats why I called APR---they said no catch can

redm

Discussion Starter · #16 · Sep 11, 2014

almostS50 said:
I have the supercharger already thats why I called APR---they said no catch can

My mechanic said the same thing, which is why I'm not going to install it. But someone else may have a valid reason

redm

Discussion Starter · #17 · Sep 19, 2014

Well all pending mods completed except for brake lines. Steering wheel is en route, can't wait for the RS5 wheel to get here.

I also painted the heat shields.

Here are some pics of the process:

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redm

Discussion Starter · #18 · Sep 20, 2014 (Edited)

End Links Installed

034Motorsport End links installed in front and rear..

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redm

Discussion Starter · #19 · Oct 9, 2014 (Edited)

Facelift gear shift installed, I found this a tad bit nerve racking since its subjective on how much to heat and how hard to twist. All done though!

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redm

Discussion Starter · #20 · Oct 9, 2014

RS5 Steering wheel and airbag installed, this was surprisingly easy, 15 min job with only a couple of tools needed.

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