Weston from Car Domain came by to get his Rieger’d out Mk5 GTI tuned with APR software.
Stock, 91-octane, and 93-octane programs were loaded to the ECU. The 91-octane program for the Mk5 GTI produces an APR-claimed 246 crank hp and 282 lb./ft. of torque… 252 and 303 respectively on 93-octane which Weston can expect to try out in the event he cruises up north into Canada where 94-octane is more commonly found. Expect a feature on Car Domain blog about their Mk5 GTI project build-up!
Despite the rain and early arrival of darkness these days, we were still able to get Mario’s Work VS-XX wheels on for him. The anticipation of seeing the final outcome was overwhelming so we even decided to go out for an informal ’shoot’ on our way home…
At 19×8.5″ all around, these Work VS-XX wheels fill the fenders of this Mk5 GLI perfectly and Mario didn’t have to do a single thing to change his original stance since careful measuring had ensured proper fitment. A final offset of 45mm was selected to maximize the lip on a high-offset requiring Mk5 yet push the face of the wheels out as close to the fender as possible without any tire-to-fender contact issues.
Mario took some of his own pictures during the shoot, most of which can be found in his testimonial (and fantastic write-up!!) but I like his photography style and wanted to share his pictures here with you as well.
Mario, congratulations on the purchase of your dream wheel! We thank you for the opportunity and we look forward to doing more business with you in the future. Your Mk5 Jetta GLI is by far one of the hottest in the Pacific Northwest!!
Another set of the Hartmann S5-209 Wheels ended up on a D3 A8L. Immediately after taking delivery of his new car at University Audi, Gregg drove over to have us install his new wheels, everything of course pre-arranged during vehicle purchase.
At 20×9″ with a 25mm offset, the final stance has greatly improved from the factory stance!
Jason drove down from Vancouver, BC in his B7 Audi S4 on his way to this weekend’s Quattrofest 2008 event in Portland, Oregon. Prior to his track event though, he stopped here at Achtuning to purchase the STaSIS Ohlins SL Sport Suspension and Alcon Monobloc 4 - 355 Big Brake System to improve the handling and braking characteristics of his already well-performing S4 and enhance his track experience.
Stock B7 S4 suspension performs well but as Jason is an avid track enthusiast, the STaSIS Ohlins SL Sport Suspension would offer quicker reaction times and stability when cornering at high speeds, all the while retaining stock-like comfort for daily street driving.
And certainly braking could not be left alone as Jason prefers to wait for the very last possible moment before standing on the brakes and carrying out his high-speed turns on the track. The Alcon 4-piston calipers surrounding 355mm slotted rotors will give him the right amount of balanced braking power and heat dissipation for confident, last-second braking.
Have a fun and safe weekend, Jason and thank you for the opportunity!
Justin rolled through to pick up one of three remaining sets of 19×8 et32 TSW Volcano Wheels we have in stock. With a clearance price of $419 for the 19″ wheels (that’s for the set!!) and $600 for tires with free mounting and balancing, this is by far our cheapest 19″ wheel and tire package we offer, and there are only two more sets left!
The 32mm offset is about as aggressive as we’ll typically take it on an A4. As you’ll notice the front and rear profiles of Justin’s car, you can see how such a low offset significantly changes the over-all stance of the car and makes for that nice, aggressive look most of us are going for - excluding a suspension drop of course which Justin has planned for the near future.
The STaSIS Streetsport Suspension is ACHTUN!NG’s most popular coil-over setup and we’re dropping the price so even more of you can get in on the deal! This kit is by far the best “bang-for-buck” coil-over kit on the market and offers superior ride quality and comfort despite its performance characteristics.
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These are in-stock, ready to ship!! Click on the image above to be directed to our website for online purchasing or call toll-free - 877.722.4886.
We did? Oh… well I guess we have to apologize then as we can’t seem to get enough of it! The new RS6 style, the Hartmann RS6-204 is a unique style that we had to see on yet another local car.
I asked Corey to come in so we could borrow his B6 A4 and test-fit the Hartmann RS6-204 wheels seeing as how the stance on his car would really set things off! The stance, car, and wheel combo did not disappoint!
Came out great! I think Corey’s 19″ R8 wheels are up for sale now…
Just a reminder that the Hartmann RS6-204 wheels are 19×8.5 with a 38mm offset, and pictured here mounted with 245/35-19 tires. Wheels are in stock, ready to ship! Call now and place your order.
… I felt I wanted one last run of summer styling before the incoming cold weather meant it would be best to run an all-season wheel and tire. I took the “winter set-up” BBS RCs off the Golf and mounted these Porsche design Hartmann 367 wheels.
As with most of the Porsche-specific styles offered, the Hartmann 367 is staggered, running 18×8 up front and 18×10 in the rear. Just like our Mk4 Jetta project, H&R DRA Adapters were used to mount the 5×130 Porsche bolt pattern to the 5×100 Volkswagen hub. The Jetta ran 30mm adapters both front and rear but since the front fenders on this Golf are not yet rolled to accommodate a wider stance, I felt it safer to run a set of 20mm adapters I had laying around.
Since the car is lowered with STaSIS Streetsport Coil-Overs, and a 10″ wheel isn’t the customary width to run on the back of a VW Mk4, smaller tires were mounted to ensure fender clearance resulting in a “stretched” look. Now this small of a tire is really pushing the limits and is not recommended for most, but with proper installation and tire pressure monitoring, there will not be any issues whatsoever running this set-up.
Snow season is not far off and it’s time to change those 19s out to some dedicated winter tires to ensure you have traction when you need it most. Konrad brought in his B6 S4 to change from his 19″ Forged Hartmann DTM-7s to a set of 17″ Hartmann RS6-172HCs with Dunlop snow tires.
The 19″ DTM-7s look great on Konrads Grey S4, the Bridgestone RE-750s are a decent tire for rain use but not recommended for snow which we do get a bit of around here.
The Hartmann Forged wheels have been very popular on the B6 and B7 S4s due to their combination of light weight and high strength.
The aggressive ET32 offset of the forged wheels pushes the face of the wheel right to the edge of the fender without rubbing.
Konrad has the smaller A4 sport style centercaps, the Hartmann forged wheels will accept a variety of OEM Audi centercaps.
These were finished in a custom Porsche grey finish, Hartmann offers the wheels in either a polished or flat black powdercoated finish.
Konrad took advantage of our Achtoberfest sale to save a bit on the 172-HC wheels. He ordered in the Dunlop snow tires through our link to Tire Rack for free mounting and balancing and since he’s local he saved on sales tax on the tires as well. The same centercap and lug caps that were used on the forged wheels were transferred over to the 172-HCs and he was all set!
The Hartmann RS6 - 172HC is available in 17″ and 18″, the 17×8.0″ ET35 version was chosen for winter usage.
The “HC” of the 172HC stands for “High Clearance” as Hartmann designed these wheels to be able to fit Audis with large brakes which other wheels may not fit.
The 172-HC can use an OEM Audi centercap which we have available for $60-set, a nice savings from dealer costs.
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