Audi Tuning | VW Tuning

Hartmann’s HTTRS-256 Wheel is now available in a high-offset for VW Mk5/6 and Audi A3 fitment!

Hartmann HTTRS-256:
* 19×8.5 et47 – List Price: $285

Will get you some on-car (Mk5) pictures as soon as possible! Click the image above to be directed to our website or contact us if you have any questions.

We are very pleased to see results on APR’s B8 S4 ECU development progress and want to make sure you don’t miss out!  Straight from APR…

“APR is pleased to present our newest accomplishments with the all new Audi S4. As the  highly anticipated ECU  Upgrade draws near, we would like to share our current development progress with you.

Please enjoy the following dyno graphs and check back at goapr.com for more updates as they become available.

Same day, Same Dyno, Same Car using APR’s Engineering Test Methods. We are sharing uncorrected all wheel data, SAE corrected all wheel data, estimated crank data and the delta between each dyno. Testing days were in the 90+F. The APR RSC Exhaust was used during the stock and APR Beta ECU dynos.”

Uncorrected Wheel

Uncorrected Crank

Corrected Wheel

Corrected Crank

Jane stopped by in her Candy White 4-door Mk6 GTI for yet another Hartmann HROC-233 Wheel test-fit. Simply stunning!

Hartmann HROC-233 Wheels are 19×8.5 +47 and as seen above, a perfect fit for the VW Mk6.  That means fitment for VW Mk5, Audi A3, and plenty more!!  Online ordering available soon!  Meanwhile, call us – 425.895.0000.

APR’s S3 K04 Turbo Conversion is now available for the Audi B8 A4/A5 & Q5 2.0 TFSI Valvelift engine. APR has developed an excellent entry level turbocharger upgrade for the 2.0 TFSI VL engine by incorporating the OEM turbocharger assembly from the Audi S3 and coupling it with APR’s expertly recalibrated engine management upgrade. APR’s Engineering Team has developed a powerful and reliable turbocharger upgrade that maintains OEM engine bay appearance and offers up to 116 hp and 113 lb ft of torque over the OEM power output of the 2.0 TFSI.

Reliability, drivability, stealth and enhanced performance that cannot be bested are the highlights of APR’s newest OEM-component based conversion package.

APR’s engineers have expertly recalibrated the engine management system to allow for nearly flat torque delivery from 2800 RPM to 5000 RPM which results in a smooth linear pull throughout the power band. Keeping the track enthusiast in mind, this conversion package will not result in overpowering of the driveline but will allow for smooth acceleration to easily maintain control while cornering.

The Borg Warner K04 turbocharger selected by VAG engineers is perfectly sized for the 2.0 liters of displacement to allow for stout horsepower numbers as the RPMs increase with no dramatic fall off as redline approaches. This ensures plenty of power in the high RPMs for continued acceleration in the straights and positioning at the healthiest portion of the power band after corner exit.

S3 K04 Conversion Package

Optional OEM Exhaust Compatibility
While a full exhaust is recommended for maximum power, If you’re in a situation where running a high flow exhaust is not permissable, APR has also developed software specificly to use with your OEM Exhaust system. You may switch between high flow exhaust software or OEM exhaust software free of charge any time you alter your exhaust system.

APR’s Patented EMCS Technology
Featuring APR’s Patented EMCS program switching functionality and DirectPort Programming, APR’s Engine Management Calibration for this conversion package allows for a range of Octane and situation specific calibrations to be installed simultaneously on your vehicle’s ECU. These programs and features are able to be cycled through via your existing factory cruise control and activated in less than 20 seconds. You will be able to choose 1 to 4 Programs listed below. You will also be able to add APR Security Lockout, APR Fault Code Erase and APR Anti-Theft features.

Programs*

Stock – OEM Operation
212 HP
267 LB-FT

APR 91 Octane (R+M)/2 or 95 RON
Power Figures TBA

APR 93 Octane (R+M)/2 or 98 RON¹
303 HP
357 LB-FT
+116 HP @ 5550 RPM
+113 LB-FT @ 4950 RPM

APR 100 Octane (R+M)/2 or 104 RON
Power Figures TBA

APR Valet

*It is essential to ensure your vehicle is filled with at least the minimum octane rating for each Performance Calibration when activating the program.
¹Figures measured using Stock Intercoolers, Stock intake and APR RSC Turboback Single Exit Exhaust System.

Power Figures

NOTE: Do not be fooled by claims from lesser tuners, a transmission reflash IS NOT Required to achieve the advertised power claims with an APR ECU Upgrade.

Components
APR includes all hardware and software needed for a painless install.

- APR DPP ECU Upgrade Specific to the S3 K04 Turbo Conversion
- APR Audi S3 K04 Turbocharger Assembly
- OEM Manifold Gasket & Nuts (5x)
- OEM Exhaust Gasket, Bolts (3x), Washers (3x) & Nuts (3x)
- OEM Downpipe Gasket, Studs (4x) & Nuts (4x)
- OEM Turbo Oil Gasket
- OEM Turbo PCV Flange Gasket
- OEM Engine Oil Gasket
- OEM Vacuum Line Crimp Clamp
- OEM PCV Crimp Clamp
- OEM Crush washers for Turbo Oil and Coolant Connections (10x)

Stealthy OEM Appearance
APR’s S3 K04 Turbocharger Conversion System is constructed from OEM parts and appears OEM. It’s easy to install and 100% reversable. Every OEM part is fully Plug and Play:

- Intercooler (Upgrade Recommended)
- Exhaust (Upgrade Recommended)
- Intake (Upgrade Recommended)
- Diverter Valve
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation Lines
- EVAP Lines
- Coolant Lines
- Oil Lines
- Turbo Support Brace
For best results we highly recommend the APR RSC Turbo-back Exhaust System.

Application Guide
North America:

B8 A4 Sedan & Avant – 2.0 Valvelift TFSI – 6MT & Tiptronic – Quattro
B8 A5 Coupé & Cabriolet – 2.0 Valvelift TFSI – 6MT & Tiptronic – Quattro

Part Number – T2100009
Price – $3,499.00

We’ve got a brand new Hartmann Wheel style to show off! With dimensions at 19×8.5″ and a 47mm offset, this wheel is a perfect fit for our VW Mk5, Mk6 owners and Audi A3 owners…

Information and pricing will be available in our online catalog soon!

Hartmann’s light-weight, 19″ HR8-MS (machined/silver) wheel is now available in an offset specific to the Audi RS4, (C5) RS6, Allroad, and A5/S5s! No spacing necessary, just bolt on and go! Fresh off the container, Dave was the first to stop by and claim a set for his B7 Audi RS4 lowered on Stasis Motorsport Coil-Overs.

The HR8s offer gobs of brake caliper clearance!

Not a bad look at all for the RS4 – in fact these wheels do a much better job of showing off those enormous brake discs and calipers! In stock, ready to ship!!  Click here to proceed with an order….

Official news has not yet been released by APR, but word around the block is they debuted quite the range of new products at the 2010 WaterFest event this last weekend.  Get your orders in now to take advantage of APR Sale Pricing which lasts through the end of July!!

B8 A4/A5 2.0T Valvelift Engine
-S3 K04 Turbocharger Conversion
-Stage II OEM Turbocharger Software
-APR by Carbonio Carbon Fiber Intake System

B8 A4 2.0T
-RSC Turboback Quad Exit Exhaust System With Polished Silver Tips
-RSC Turboback Quad Exit Exhaust System With Diamond Black Tips
-RSC Turboback Dual Exit Exhaust System With Polished Silver Tips
-RSC Turboback Dual Exit Exhaust System With Diamond Black Tips
-RSC Catback Quad Exit Exhaust System With Polished Silver Tips
-RSC Catback Quad Exit Exhaust System With Diamond Black Tips
-RSC Catback Dual Exit Exhaust System With Polished Silver Tips
-RSC Catback Dual Exit Exhaust System With Diamond Black Tips
-Downpipe and High Flow Catalytic Converter Exhaust System
-Quad Exit Polished Silver Exhaust Tips
-Quad Exit Diamond Black Exhaust Tips
-Dual Exit Polished Silver Exhaust Tips
-Dual Exit Diamond BlackExhaust Tips

B8 S4 3.0T
-Full RSC Catback Exhaust System with Polished Silver Tips
-Full RSC Catback Exhaust System with Diamond Black Tips

B7 RS4 4.2L FSI
-APR Stage III Supercharger System
-Coming soon to the R8, S5 and other 4.2L FSI engines.

R8 4.2L FSI
-APR Tuned Heffner Performance Twin Turbo System
-APR High Pressure Fuel Pumps
-APR by Carbonio Intake System with CF Box
-APR by Carbonio Intake System with CF Box & Window

2.0 TDI
-APR by Carbonio Intake System

And Last but not Least for you 2.0T FSI Guys:

-A Proper APR by Carbonio Intake system featuring all of the following
–OEM spec OVAL MAF housing (no one on the market has this)
–Carbon Fiber Design
–Heat Shield
–TSI style Intake Shield
–Draws Air from the leading edge of the hood
–Completely sealed off from the engine bay
–Full CF design from start to finish
–CF necking design to turbocharger outlet
–DV recirculation bung for use with Recirculated or non recirculated DV setups

-APR stage 4 car with mod list.

As information becomes official and while we wait for parts to start arriving here at Achtuning, expect these items to be added to our online catalog soon!  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us!

A recent post made by Arin@APR shows some incredible gains to be had with the B8-chassis Audi A4 when upgrading to “APR Stage 2″ using their new RSC free-flow exhaust system.  Still in development, but available to the public VERY soon…

Originally Posted by Arin@APR

Several days back APR showed the world a teaser of the new APR Performance RSC Turboback Exhaust Systems in both Dual Exit and Single Exit Configurations.

The APR RSC Turboback Exhaust Systems were so free flowing the Engineers were able to make safe calibration changes which resulted in the following:

1. Significantly reduced turbocharger spool time over both stock software and APR stage 1 software.
On the days of testing, stage 1 torque levels at 2400 RPM’s were met and exceded at 2000 RPM’s (400 RPM’s Sooner!) simply by running APR stage 2 software with the RSC Turboback Exhaust System

2. Significantly increased and broadened the torque curve compared to both stock and APR stage 1 software.
-On the days of testing, stage 2 torque levels rose 89 FT-LBS under the curve compared to stock software. Peak torque rose from 267 ft-lbs to 355 ft-lbs, for a 88 FT-LBS peak increase.
-On the days of testing, stage 2 torque levels rose 66 FT-LBS under the curve compared to stage 1 software. Peak torque rose from 334 ft-lbs to 355 ft-lbs, for a 21 FT-LBS peak increase.

3. Significantly increased horsepower, especially the area under the curve compared to both stock and APR stage 1 software.
-On the days of testing, stage 2 torque levels rose 50 HP under the curve compared to stock software. Peak power rose from 212 hp to 248 hp, for a 36 hp peak increase.
-On the days of testing, stage 2 torque levels rose 27 HP under the curve compared to stage 1 software. Peak power rose from 235 hp to 248 hp, for a 13 hp peak increase.

All of our data was collected on back to back runs and are the results of average data. Data was also collected on the same car during several days of testing. Gains between runs were in some cases higher but we have chosen to show you an average of what you’ll expect to see as data can change between runs based on countless variables.

Now for the dyno charts of our development progress!

APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade with APR RSC Performance Turboback Exhaust System vs Stock ECU and Stock Exhaust.

APR chose to represented at the crank with a modest 12% fixed Drivetrain loss. on a QUATTRO TIPTRONIC B8 A4. Click here to see All Wheel Tiptronic data.

APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade with APR RSC Performance Turboback Exhaust System vs Stock ECU and Stock Exhaust. (GAINS ONLY)

APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade with APR RSC Performance Turboback Exhaust System vs APR Stag 1 ECU Upgrade and Stock Exhaust.

APR chose to represented at the crank with a modest 12% fixed Drivetrain loss. on a QUATTRO TIPTRONIC B8 A4. Click here to see All Wheel Tiptronic data.

APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade with APR RSC Performance Turboback Exhaust System vs APR Stag 1 ECU Upgrade and Stock Exhaust. (GAINS ONLY)

APR Stage II ECU Upgrade is a FREE Upgrade for APR Stage 1 Customers!

Exhaust availability and pricing will be released in the near future.

We are pleased to announce APR’s release of their Audi B8 S4 3.0 TFSI RSC Performance Exhaust System! This is the first RSC™ Exhaust System for the Audi marque in the new 3.0T B8 S4 Model Years 2010+.

Reflective Sound Cancellation allows for maximum exhaust gas flow while completely eliminating in cabin sound resonance (drone). RSC™ incorporates innovative technologies developed in conjunction with NASA. With limited use of packing materials and no baffles, RSC™ allows for a completely straight and free flowing exhaust path through the RSC™ mufflers. Reflective Cancellation bounces the undesirable sound waves into each other to attenuate the wave and completely eliminate the low frequency tones that create drone. Each RSC™ muffler is tuned to eliminate specific, undesirable sound frequencies allowing only the engine’s desirable exhaust notes to be heard and improving performance.

APR’s RSC™ Performance Exhaust for the B8 S4 introduces modular tip design that allows the end user to specify an initial tip color of either Stainless Steel or Diamond Black and other tips can be ordered separately and changed at the owner’s pleasure. Be on the lookout for special edition, limited run tip options in the future to make your S4 even more exclusive and individual to your tastes. Installation and removal of exhaust tips can be accomplished easily with only basic hand tools.

Normally Aspirated engines and Supercharged engines still rely on proper exhaust tuning to promote the optimal flow velocity of exhaust gasses leaving the exhaust ports. APR introduces a unique and proprietary X-pipe design that was developed through multiple reiterations to perfectly match the pulse of each cylinder in the 3.0T to provide optimal exhaust flow. Often times, exhaust manufacturers will incorporate X-pipes into all Normally Aspirated or Supercharged applications generically without realizing that the sizing and shape of the ports in the X-pipe require specific tuning to each engine application. APR’s Engineering Team has discovered a trade secret exclusive to APR’s RSC™ Exhaust System that promotes maximum velocity of exhaust gasses by way of the X-pipe to ensure your APR RSC™ Exhaust System will compliment your future modification choices at even the highest horsepower and torque possible.

We are doing our best to get these exhausts in as quickly as possible and look forward to our first installation! The APR B8 S4 RSC Exhaust has already been added to our website so you are welcome to pre-order the exhaust online to guarantee you get the first that arrives or call us at 425.895.0000.