Audi Tuning | VW Tuning

Another round of on-car images of the 16″, 4×100 BBS RF 320 wheels we have IN STOCK!

PLENTY of these new, genuine BBS wheels are ready to ship as soon as we receive your order. They won’t last at these prices so if you have a 4×100 project sitting around needing wheels then these rollers should be at the top of the list! Click the thumbnail image to be directed to our online store to begin an online order or simply call us at 425-895-0000.

We’ve seen consistent weight savings across the board when ditching stock brake parts for StopTech’s Big Brake Kits.  In addition to decreasing braking distance and increasing cooling capabilities, un-sprung weight loss is also an important, added benefit for performance.  Below are images comparing StopTech’s ST40 BBK and the even lighter Trophy ST40 BBK for Volkswagen’s Golf R whose factory parts come in weighing 13.95 lbs. heavier than the standard ST40 calipers.

StopTech Big Brake Kits for the Volkswagen Golf R as well as several other applications are IN STOCK here at Achtuning!  Give us a call (425-895-0000) for availability and pricing or simply head to our online store and begin shopping.  We’d also like to remind everyone that your StopTech BBK purchase qualifies for FREE rear SportStop parts (OE-sized matching rear rotors, StopTech Street Performance pads, and stainless-steel braided brake lines).  Did we mention we offer FREE SHIPPING on any StopTech order?  (We have, just wanted to remind you.)  We also stock replacement hardware for StopTech’s big brake kits!!  Could you possibly need another reason to shop StopTech at Achtuning?

Ever since a trip to Worthersee a couple of years ago, Mike wanted a set of “rotor style” wheels for his VW CC. Unfortunately the call to Achtuning didn’t produce the result he was looking for – the Hartmann HTT-256-MA was only available in a 19″ diameter, not a 20″ – at least not yet. Fast forward a year or so later and the second it was known a 20″ size would be an option, Mike gave us a call and asked to be placed on a wait list. Even though he had since sold the CC, he felt the HTT-256-MA wheel would be a great fit for his recently purchased Audi (C6) S6. He even made a few subtle changes to the exterior of the car in preparation for the new rollers, blacking out some of the chrome for example.

A Tire Rack order of 275/30 Michelin Pilot Super Sports were sent to us for free mounting & balancing the day the Hartmann Wheel container arrived. Shortly after wheels were unloaded from the container, we asked Mike to come in so we could install the first set of 20″ Hartmann HTT-256-MA wheels on his S6. H&R coil-overs would be thrown on the following weekend before pictures would be taken but as promised, Mike came through with the end result. Without further ado, check out these gorgeous snaps from MKippen Photography!

Troy brought us his 2001 Audi TT that he and his family have daily driven since the car rolled off the dealer lot 12-years ago. Regular service intervals and all-around proper care kept this 150K mile roadster in great shape and has served the family well. Not yet willing to part with the car after picking up a new Audi TTRS, Troy decided to bring their beloved TT to Achtuning for a new lease on life. It was decided the TT would serve as the family’s weekend fun-mobile and eventually a dedicated track car so engine, suspension, and brakes would need attention. For phase 1 of the project we inspected the car completely and found a few items needed to be addressed before adding more go-fast bits. Once that was all done, we moved on to phase 2 with suspension and brakes. First, H&R’s Street Performance Coil-Overs would replace the TT’s original and now very worn suspension and allow the TT to corner with ease and keep the car stable. StopTech’s ST40 355mm big brake kit would serve to better stop the TT before we add more power while the popular motorsport inspired Hartmann Euromesh 4-GS wheels were mounted to clear the new, much larger brake calipers.

Phase 3 will begin in a week or so with a Techtonics Tuning down-pipe mated to a Hartmann cat-back  exhaust which will complement the APR K04 turbo that will make it’s way under the hood.  Stay tuned!

APR Motorsport is pleased to announce the 2013 season R8 Grand-AM race liveries.   This stunning shot in front of APR headquarters in Opelika, Alabama can be yours!  Just click the “Go APR” link below to download your own high-res version and save it to your desktop!

Go APR!

Of course, we’re a bit biased here but we really think you can’t go wrong when you combine an H&R suspension kit (in this case, a set of their H&R Sport Springs) with some Hartmann Wheels for your Volkswagen or Audi.  Matt knows what we’re talking about and even though his appointment was originally for just the spring kit install, he knew very well he couldn’t leave it at that.  The Hartmann Euromesh 4-GA finally became available as of the last container arrival in VW Mk5 & Mk6 fitment and Matt wanted to be the first to rock them on his JSW!

He apologizes in advance he didn’t get a chance to wash it for this picture but please understand that it’s not really fun washing your car in sub-freezing temperatures.  Let’s give him a “pass” on that one and hope he rolls back through when it’s all clean, or at least sends us high-res images when it is.  ;)  Enjoy the new set-up, Matt!  It looks GREAT!!

edit:  Post-wash picture sent to us over the weekend…

For over a year, APR has hinted at taking the 3.0T FSI to unheard of levels in performance and they are finally giving us all a taste of what’s coming!

And here is APR’s “worst case scenario” test fitment on a 4G chassis with a larger-than-necessary pulley. This rapid prototype is the original design based off the Audi RS4 casting design which has already changed in appearance.

Power expectations, data, and specific information with regard to the APR 3.0T FSI Stage 3 Supercharger System have not yet been released but you can be assured we will update everyone the second we hear about it! Meanwhile, pretty nice drool material. Thanks, APR!

While we are very brand loyal with regard to the parts we sell at Achtuning, we certainly wouldn’t turn away an install of reputable-brand parts we don’t offer, especially when it comes to brake and suspension upgrades as we feel we specialize specifically in those areas. So when Jason contacted us to install a set of KW V2 coil-overs on his Q5, we were happy to oblige!

An already fantastic-looking Audi Q5 thanks to the Caractere body kit and HRE wheels is made even better with the lowered stance and performance-oriented suspension! Thanks for the opportunity, Jason!!

Thomas knew right away after picking up his brand new Touareg that he needed a better looking wheel set-up to compliment his ride. His dealership had recommended a visit to Hartmann Wheels and after a quick visit to our Redmond showroom, Thomas immediately fell in love with the idea of running the 22″ Hartmann HRS4-252-GS wheels. After recommending a set of 7mm H&R wheel spacers out back, Thomas was very pleased with the final results!

I’ll need to update you with what happened last week while I was gone…

In short, it’s done!! The APR “Stage 4″ engine is in, and Bill took the Golf R to The Ridge Motorsport Park for this last weekend’s ACNW track event, “Strassenlage” to put it through its paces and get to know this new monster. There are still a few minor “tweaks” to really complete the project but for the most part it’s done and running well! We expect this APR set-up should put us just under the 500hp mark while StopTech’s Trophy BBK will aid in bringing all that power to a halt. More info and details yet to come but first, I must now go out and drive it!