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Take advantage of Achtoberfest Sale Pricing before it’s too late!

Written by Dion on October 30, 2009 – 12:27 pm -

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.


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Audi now added to APR’s Motorsport line-up

Written by Dion on October 26, 2009 – 12:56 pm -

Details from this weekend’s APR BBQ are still pouring out of Alabama, but the most exciting news (so far) was about APR’s new Audi addition to their motorsport team… (source: http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publish/Motorsport_News/article_5390.shtml)

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Opelika, AL – Building on a highly successful 2009 campaign, APR Motorsport is proud to announce the launch of an entire new platform for the KONI Sports Car Challenge GS Class. For the 2010 season, APR Motorsport will run a second squad of two Audi S4 sedans in the GS Class. Audi’s new S4 is being hailed as an amazingly competitive car in comparison to its typical showroom rivals. Independent tests against its competitors in class are overwhelmingly in favor of Audi’s newest generation. APR Motorsport is the first professional motorsport team to build its future around this new chassis full of technological advances. The new S4 is certain to prove competitive to the standard fare of Porsches, factory-prepared Mustangs, Challengers, Camaros, BMW M3’s and more in Grand Am Road Racing.

APR Motorsport is a professional racing effort created by APR, LLC, an engineering firm dedicated to enhancing the performance of vehicles from Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen. APR Motorsport has performed quite well since entering the KONI Sports Car Challenge ST class in 2008 with a team of Volkswagen GTIs. The team has produced a slew of wins and a long list of accomplishments in only their first two years of competition including winning the most races of any KONI Challenge team in 2009.

APR Motorsport simultaneously announced their intentions to upgrade and continue their Volkswagen GTI efforts with the newest generation Mk 6 chassis introduced as the 2010 model. APR Motorsport seems to have their hands full, but as those who attended the announcement at this Saturday’s Annual Customer Appreciation BBQ held at APR headquarters near Auburn, AL can attest, APR has plenty of talent, experience, equipment and engineering prowess to gallantly field both efforts. APR Motorsport Principle and APR, LLC President Stephen Hooks commented, “The accomplishments of the race engineers and the Software, Electrical and Mechanical engineering teams at APR have at times been simply amazing in their success and opportunity for continual break through from cooperation.”

Audi’s new S4 comprises a completely new power plant with their 3-liter supercharged, direct injected narrow angle V6 producing 331hp in production form. The new S4 also benefits from Audi’s latest version of quattro all-wheel drive and MLB architecture that moves the engine behind the front axle. APR Motorsport Director Jeff Mishtawy says, “The new S4 is exactly the platform our engineering teams have been very eager to get their hands on for a GS
effort. Weight distribution, power output, mechanical grip and driver setup opportunity is very favorable for the class once properly developed and we expect to be competitive almost immediately given a proper set of rules from Grand-Am”.

Representatives from Grand Am were on site at the announcement at APR’s Alabama facility which signifies support of the new entrants. APR Motorsport seems to be leading the effort to bring some newer trends in sports car racing development to Grand Am Road Racing through the use of new cars that are of typically smaller engine displacement and use forced induction. The 2010 season of the KONI Sports Car Challenge may see some other new force inducted, all wheel drive entrants as well.


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Don’t forget! NM Engineering products available for your MINI!!

Written by Dion on October 19, 2009 – 5:05 pm -

Our announcement this last August about offering NM Engineering’s quality performance products to PacNW MINI owners did not go unnoticed. Neal brought us his R55 MINI Clubman after picking up NME’s cat-back exhaust and high-flow induction kit so we could snap some pics.

The aerospace quality T-304 stainless-steel exhaust is tough to go unnoticed with its 4″ polished tips, laser-etched with NM’s logo. And even if you don’t notice them, the grumble left behind the new exhaust note makes this Clubman tough to miss! Combine that with the throatier sound left behind NME’s high-flow induction kit and you’ll almost forget the car is even a MINI.

NM Engineering’s fine MINI performance products are LIVE on our online catalog. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out what you can pick up for your MINI.


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APR sale pricing ends this week!

Written by Dion on October 19, 2009 – 10:20 am -

APR’s October Sale Pricing ends this week!  If you haven’t already, stop by and pick up your APR upgrade before it’s too late!!

ECU Upgrade Sale:

• All 2.0T FSI or TSI or 2.7T – $599 For a Fully Loaded ECU! Normal Price $1203
• All 1.8T – $499 For a Fully Loaded ECU! Normal Price $1103
• All VR6, 2.5L, 4.2L, are $100 off! Normal Price $499-599
• All Porsche ECU Upgrades are 10% Off!
• Existing APR Software customers may upgrade to a Fully Loaded ECU for $149.
• Customers Interested in a Single Program Only may take $50 off the Retail Price!

A Fully Loaded ECU Includes your Choice of 4 of the Following Programs:

• Stock Mode :: Exact Original Mapping and Performance
• 91 Octane Performance
• 93 Octane Performance
• 100 Octane Performance
• Valet Mode :: Limits RPMs and Power Output

A Fully Loaded ECU Also Includes:

• Fault Code Erase :: Erases Fault ECU Fault Codes
• Security Lockout :: Locks Advanced Functionality of Cruise Control, Password Protected *
• Anti-Theft :: Disables Throttle to Render Vehicle Inoperable, Password Protected *

APR Hardware Sale:

• Carbonio Carbon Fiber Intakes 10% Off!
• APR Stage 3 and K04 Turbocharger Systems 10% Off Select Systems!
• APR Exhausts Systems 10% Off!
• APR Intercooler Systems 15% Off!
• APR Bipipe 15% Off!
• APR R1 Diverter Valve 15% Off!
• All APR Motorsport Items including Silicone Hoses and APR FSI Fuel Pump 10% Off!

* Achtuning charges $40 for the installation of these specific programs.


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Hartmann Wheel website improvements

Written by Dion on August 27, 2009 – 3:12 pm -

In an attempt to improve on the online shopping experience when visiting hartmannwheels.com, we’ve been making some significant changes to the Hartmann website. The home page is not yet ready as it simply scrolls through select wheels in our inventory while we complete the final look. But you’ll notice we’ve gone in detail with product fitment and updated the lay-out of the product page to now include thumbnail images of wheel-on-car pictures.

Feedback is always appreciated! We certainly hope this new look will help make the wheel selection process easier and your visit to the Hartmann Wheel website more pleasant. As always, please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.


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Don’t forget APR’s “Power into Summer” Sale!

Written by Dion on June 30, 2009 – 9:35 am -

Incredible APR ECU Upgrade pricing, 10% off Exhausts, APR Motorsport Products, and Turbo Kits, then 15% off on Intercoolers!  Don’t forget APR’s “Power Into Summer” sale is going on through the month of July.  All APR pricing on achtuning.com has been updated for convenient online shopping.

Please contact us if you have any questions.


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APR Sale Pricing – Power into Summer!

Written by Dion on June 22, 2009 – 9:24 am -

APR is announcing their “Power into Summer” Sale!! All APR items are on sale until July 31st, 2009. Our online store will reflect sale pricing by the day’s end so feel free to place your order online by visiting achtuning.com or call us at 425.895.0000.


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“The first mod should be driving school” — Matt Ammon

Written by Dion on April 20, 2009 – 9:11 am -

Many of you may not know who Matt Ammon was and may have never met him.  However, the words of advice he gave to new Audi owners ring especially true in the Northwest.  It has been Audi Club Northwest’s credo since its inception more than 14 years ago.  Members who have participated in ACNW events know the secret.  Your enjoyment behind the wheel is directly affected by your skills to control the vehicle.  The more comfortable and confident you are in your abilities to pilot your vehicle, the easier it is to avoid collisions and safely drive your car to its potential.

The Matt Ammon Memorial Driving School (MAMDS) is the perfect starting point for people who are hesitant to try performance driving as well as for those who have been to many schools and want to improve driving skills.  Your instructor’s goals will be to improve your driving to allow you to negotiate around an autocross course and track and in the crazy world of commuter traffic or poorly lit back-roads.  It is all connected.  Matt understood these points, and the ACNW has practiced them.

Matt also strongly believed in the social aspects of club.  Events such as MAMDS allow you to interchange with people that you would have never meet otherwise.  These are people from all walks of life and ages. Sharing a common experience with people you meet at these events creates lasting bonds that, in the age of social networking, extend friendships well beyond the immediacy of a single event.

This is a full-fledged driving school with chalk talk sessions on Tuesday May 12th on Mercer Island and Friday May 15th at Hampton Inn & Suites in Bremerton from 7pm to 9pm each evening.  The Driver’s Education (DE) on Saturday is encouraged for new car owners, novices and intermediate drivers as an exciting opportunity to learn how you and your car work together on the street and highway.  Intermediate/Advanced drivers may also take DE as a refresher, or register for autocross-only on Saturday and/or lapping on Sunday.

Autocross will run all day Saturday for practiced drivers looking for lots of runs, and for those not participating in the morning exercises on Saturday. Everyone will convene for a large autocross in the afternoon.  Lapping on Sunday will be a bit different for those who have attended MAMDS in the past.  A contingent of instructors spent a day at Bremerton Motorsports Park devising new road course designs intended to challenge you while improving track safety.  The event coordinators intend to run two different road courses on Sunday to give the previous participants a more interesting experience.

The Teen Clinic on Saturday is designed around the beginning driver (drivers 16-20 years old), teaching them valuable skills such as emergency braking, accident avoidance and car control. Register early as there are only 15 spots available! Teen drivers are  encouraged to attend the Teen Clinic with a parent as a participant; take the same clinic together!  There is a discounted price for each of you.

To learn more please visit the ACNW website at www.audiclubnw.org or contact Elaina Anderson at racegirl_914@yahoo.com or 253.740.4054.  Registration is at www.audiclubnw.motorsportreg.com

We hope to see you and your friends at the Third Annual Matt Ammon Memorial Driving School May 16 & 17th!


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VW Singapore embraces APR Performance!

Written by Dion on April 1, 2009 – 11:38 am -

APR parts are now OEM for VW’s GTI V50!!

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The Golf GTI V50 is pumped not just with extra horsepower but the spirit of a steed. With a Stage 1 ECU tuned to 250hp, you’ll post a stunning time of 5.6 seconds in the 100 kph sprint, sending your 2-litre hatch streets ahead.

The aggressive sports styling is amplified by Pirelli “P Zero” 18-inch alloy rims with 225/40 R18 tyres that let you burn rubber in style.

To tame the speed explosion, hug the asphalt with brake discs and callipers used in the range-topping Golf GTI R32, which round off the Golf GTI V50’s dynamic road-feel and sensitive handling.

These tune-ups and more will be performed by Volkswagen Centre Singapore’s technical experts – using genuine and approved parts and technology – and are covered by Volkswagen’s 3-year warranty.

The Golf GTI V50 is a one-time, limited offer. In Singapore only.

APR’s Carbonio Intake, RSC turbo-back exhaust, and ECU Stage 1 Software are part of the GTI V50 OEM package!!

This is a huge step towards APR performance products and the relationship with VW and Audi. Expect similar news in the future as APR Performance parts become a standard in VW and Audi tuning!


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STaSIS Engineering’s #1 world-wide sales distributor for 2008

Written by Dion on January 14, 2009 – 2:03 pm -

This just in from STaSIS Engineering!!

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ACHTUN!NG has worked tirelessly to earn the trust and respect of our clients by providing the highest quality parts and unmatched brand support. We would like to thank you, our customers, for the opportunity to earn your business and for helping us achieve Number One in Worldwide Sales and Distribution for STaSIS Engineering in 2008. Thank you!


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