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As mentioned a few posts ago, the Achtuning crew went for a quick trip to Opelika, Alabama to attend the 2010 APR Distributor Conference this last weekend. For most of us, it was the first visit to APR’s 35,000 sq. ft. “campus” and a great opportunity to put faces to names as well as getting to know the APR product in detail.

We took a direct (red eye) flight from Seattle to Atlanta Thursday night, arriving at about 5:30 am. We asked Enterprise if we could have VWs to drive while there, and they were happy to oblige… We should’ve known better!

I can’t say I remember much of the ride from Atlanta to Opelika, as I had passed out in the back seat. However I woke up in time to see Kia’s brand new plant, which had apparently just celebrated it’s Grand Opening!

Shortly after a quick meal at a Waffle House (as frequently found there as Starbucks’ is here), we arrived in Opelika – a small town just outside the Auburn area and in the east, central part of Alabama. While we were eager to check-in to the hotel to freshen up, we headed straight to APR… And what a fantastic facility they have!

It’s even more impressive inside!!

As it was just the beginning of APR’s business day, we didn’t want to be in the way. We rolled back to the hotel to nap and freshen up – then it was on to find a local BBQ joint!

To be continued…

Achtuning will be closed Friday 02/26/10. Check back with us Monday for exciting new developments!

Neuspeed’s R32 cat-back exhaust sounds menacing! Chad wanted to liven up the sound of his 2008 R32 and this gorgeous, aerospace quality T304 stainless-steel version offered up by Neuspeed does just that.

70mm tubing opens up the exhaust and the twin, straight-cut tips look the part too! No need showing you what the rest of the car looks like – I promise you you’ll hear it coming and know this has to be the one you just read about!

Jon continues to accumulate parts for his “RS4-Conversion” project. With a huge exterior transformation and interior upgrade behind him, the B6 S4’s power train will now get some much-deserved attention!

Details about the build will be shared once we begin work in the next couple of weeks. Meanwhile, we’ll continue drooling over these parts…

We’ve got high hopes for one of our current projects.  Here’s a small teaser of what we are trying to accomplish. Projects like this keep us indoors and out of the freezing cold.

Will let you know how these work out.

Local VW/Audi club BPCDubs has announced their first annual Pt. Defiance Cruise on Saturday, November 14th 2009. The cruise is being held to benefit NW Harvest and is the second BPCDubs event this year geared towards “giving back” to the Pacific Northwest community. Achtuning is proud to be given an opportunity to participate with BPC and their efforts to collect non-perishable food items for NW Harvest – a NW Harvest collection box will be left in our showroom through the month of November. If you can’t make the cruise, know you can still give back by dropping your items off at Achtuning during business hours, Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm.

If you don’t have plans already, come join us and BPCDubs on Saturday November 14th and enjoy a leisurely cruise down 509-S to Pt. Defiance, all while giving back to our community!

Tomorrow is the last day of Achtoberfest Pricing!

* 10% Off Hartmann Wheels!!
* $1050 Stasis/Koni coil-over kits!!
* Free APR program upgrades with APR ECU purchase!!
* Blow-out (non-advertise-able) pricing on StopTech BBKs!!

If you haven’t taken advantage of incredible savings for purchases during the month of October, do so now!! As always, contact us if you have any questions.

3 containers in 45-days?!?!  Man, we need to get a move-on and sell some wheels as we are running out of room!!

20 and 22″ Hartmann HRS4-252 wheels, anthracite Hartmann HRS4-252 wheels, and anthracite & machined Hartmann HR8s are just a preview of new sizes, finishes, and offsets we’ve brought in.

Orders will begin shipping out tomorrow as we have much re-organizing to do to accommodate these wheels in our warehouse. Thanks in advance for your patience if you placed an order today. As we begin adding these new wheels to our online catalog, we will update you here with what’s available!

Taking advantage of Achtoberfest Sale Pricing, Mike rolled through in his C6 A6 and picked up a set of our Hartmann HRS6-204 Wheels.  In 18×8 with a 32mm offset, it’s a significant improvement from the factory stance, and of course better styling! Achtoberfest Sale Pricing puts any Hartmann Wheel at 10% off meaning Mike got himself a sweet deal, rockin’ some euro-RS6 styled wheels!

Mike tells us he intends to lower the car with his next trip to Achtuning. I’m holding you to that, Mike!