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Barry told me he felt the stance of his Audi TTS was a bit on the weak side, so we had him roll through for measurements and scheduled an H&R wheel spacer install.

To take measurements, you simply determine just how far out (in millimeters) the wheels can come out in the fender without coming into contact with them. Since a suspension upgrade wasn’t planned any time in the near future we also had to take into account the stock suspension travel to make sure that on hard suspension compression the tires wouldn’t high-five the fender and push it out of place. It was determined that hub-centric H&R 8mm (p/n 1655572) front and 12mm (p/n 2455571) rear wheel spacers would push the wheels out just enough to offer Barry the aggressive stance he was after without any of the drama.

The difference in offset with the spacers is small but big enough to make a visual impact on the Audi TTS stance. Barry approves.

It’s that time of the year again!!

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Achtuning is now set-up to chip your 2012+ Volkswagen CC, Eos, Jetta, and Tiguan in-house! Give us a call at 425-895-0000 and start scheduling your APR ECU install!

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Achtuning is pleased to announce APR’s release of the ultimate ECU Upgrade for the Audi TT RS and RS3 2.5 TFSI. After months of long nights and many hours of testing, development and more testing, we are pleased to offer you an ECU recalibration that is second to none. APR’s extensive research and development provides you with a powerful ECU Upgrade with no loss of drive-ability or reliability. Expect tremendous increases in power and torque across the entire power band, improved throttle response and a smoother, more powerful top end.

The 2.5 TFSI’s engine management presented new challenges to the Engineering Teams at APR in the form of new control strategies for torque management. Significant time was spent researching these new strategies to properly request more load and therefore more boost in the lower end of the power band. The results were simple, a torque curve that crushes the competition and delivers a rush of power like no other in the industry.

The Audi 2.5 TFSI ECU Upgrade is an expertly recalibrated engine control strategy that remaps boost, timing, air fuel ratios and other engine management paramaters to provide smooth and reliable power as if intended by the OEM. APR’s ECU Upgrade is developed to work within the OEM and Tier 1 Supplier specifications for engine component stress tolerances and performance specifications. APR’s ECU Upgrades are available in octane specific versions to allow you to take full advantage of the fuel quality available in your area.

APR’s Motorsport Left Foot Braking feature is now available allowing customers more control over their vehicle’s throttle. Under normal operation, throttle input is disabled while pressing the accelerator and brake at the same time, however this may be undesirable for those looking to get the most out of their vehicles performance on the track. Enabling the left foot braking feature, the driver will have complete control over the vehicle’s throttle and braking system, which may give the edge he or she needs at the track.

Stage I ECU Upgrade

Not only does the APR Stage I ECU Upgrade give you higher peak numbers of 414 horsepower and 430 ft-lbs of torque, but also gains of up to 73 horsepower and 79 lb-ft are available at lower RPMs! APR’s ECU Upgrade is the best power per dollar modification for the new 2.5 TFSI and gives it just the extra edge these cars lack from the factory without pushing the limits. With factory like smoothness and drive-ability APR’s ECU Upgrade will fill the void in an otherwise excellent car.

Click here for figures measured at the front wheels on our in house Dynapack Dyno:
Dyno Chart

APR Stage I ECU Upgrade Calibration Report

Stock
As Reported by Audi AG
338 HP
332 TQ

Stock
As Reported by Audi USA
360 HP
343 TQ

Stock
As Measured by APR
375 HP
365 TQ

93 (R+M)/2 Octane
414 HP
430 HP
+73 HP @ 4,900 RPM
+79 TQ @ 4,900 RPM

Application Guide

All North American TT RS 2.5 TFSI 6MT’s
All ROW TT RS 2.5 TFSI 6MT’s or S-Tronic’s
All ROW RS3 2.5 TFSI 6MT’s or S-Tronic’s

Available Octane Modes
91 (R+M)/2 – North America
93 (R+M)/2 – North America
100 (R+M)/2 – North America
95 RON – Rest of World
98 RON – Rest of World
104 RON – Rest of World

US Price:

$899

Please Note – Program switching is not available at this time but is in development. Customers purchasing APR Software before program switching is released will be entitled to a free fully loaded ECU update upon release.

All updates are available throught the ODB-II port at APR dealers (unless flashed back to stock).

North American and Tuning Protected Software Availability – At this time, all North American and Tuning Protected ECU’s must be sent to APR to be flashed. APR anticipated availability at APR Dealers world wide as early as April 2012.

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Word on the street is these FSI High Pressure Fuel Pumps for Audi/VW 2.0Ts are on a national back-order? Just want to let everyone know we’ve got plenty of these IN STOCK with free shipping in the 48 states! Click the image above and begin shopping and receive your HPFP within days!

The Jameson twins wanted lower, so they got it! H&R Street Performance coil-overs on their Audi (C5) A6 bring their previous “sport” ride down to SLAMMED status!

We are currently offering 10% off on the 5×100 Hartmann Euromesh 4 wheels. Simply click on the wheel image below to begin shopping online, or call us at 425.895.0000.

Hartmann Euromesh 4:
* 18×8 +32
* accepts OEM cap
* clears most BBKs
* 24 lbs.
List Price: $265 ea. Sale Price: $238.50 ea.

Very limited quantity available, please call 1-877-722-4886 to order!

These are brand new in box OEM Borg Warner RS4 K-04 turbos, 078 145 703 and 078 145 704.

Limited to 1 pair per customer.

APR Establishes Wholly Owned Subsidiary in Milton Keynes, UK to Support UK Sales and Distribution and to Continue Development of a European Specific Product Line

APR, LLC’s Volkswagen Group Performance Programs are perhaps the largest and most recognizable aftermarket performance product lines for late model Volkswagen Group vehicles the world over. As a further commitment to the excellence of these products outside of North America, APR has opened a new facility in Milton Keynes, UK. APR Motorsport, LTD was incorporated in the UK as a Limited Company in September of 2011. After many months of hard work establishing the new European operation, APR is pleased to announce the Grand Opening.

Beginning on March 1, 2012, APR Motorsport is officially open for business. APR Motorsport’s services include Sales and Support of all APR products, Service, Diagnosis, Repair and Fitting for all late model Volkswagen Group Vehicles, Bespoke Remapping, Motorsport Preparation and Dynamometer Testing. All services are performed by accredited motorsport technicians and/or accredited mechanical and calibration engineers with years of experience in OEM’s, Motorsport and the Aftermarket. Keith Lucas, Vice President of APR, LLC, is the Managing Director of the APR Motorsport, LTD and has relocated to the UK to oversee operations for the foreseeable future.

APR, LLC President and CEO, Stephen Hooks commented, “We feel that we bring a truly unique opportunity in our specific industry and we are proud to extend this reach into the UK and the European continent. It is a natural progression for our global brand and we are completely dedicated to its success.” APR has penetrated North America and the Asian countries with market share beyond that of the competition and the same principles of innovation, integrity and excellence will be the basis for a long term foundation in Europe.

Trade enquiries are welcome as well and APR Motorsport plans to develop a distribution network of the UK’s most premier Volkswagen Group specialist performance centers in the upcoming months. With local inventory and support, APR anticipates many happy clients for years to come now that they are able to support the Volkswagen Group Enthusiast Community in the same manner as other parts of the world.

Further to servicing the UK market, APR Motorsport is also responsible for developing APR’s European product line in conjunction with the engineering teams in the USA at APR, LLC and their vendors. ECU Calibrations, Intakes, Exhaust Systems, Intercoolers, Turbocharger and Supercharger Upgrade Systems and Performance Accessories for the European markets will be developed in the UK or on the Continent. APR Motorsport has already been busy testing APR’s New TTRS Performance Program with brutal track testing of their Stage 1 ECU Calibration at the Nurburgring and prototype test fitting of the upcoming TTRS Stage III Turbocharger Upgrade System for Right Hand Drive Vehicles.

APR Motorsport, LTD shares facilities with Racing Line, LTD who trades as Volkswagen Racing and operates the Volkswagen Racing Cup. APR Motorsport is the title sponsor for the Cup‘s 2012 season. APR plans to hold reserved parking and special event activities for Volkswagen Owners at each race in addition to their normal sponsorship duties.

APR Motorsport, LTD is located at 4 Quattro Park, Tanners Drive, Milton Keynes MK14 5BP. Their hours of operation are from 9am-6pm Monday through Friday and on the weekends by appointment. To reach APR Motorsport by phone: 01908 214 303 by email:gmorss@goapr.com and on the World Wide Web at www.goapr.co.uk.

Carl brought us his Audi (B5) A4 avant in as the miles were getting up there and the original suspension was in need of replacing. Rather than sticking with OEM components he chose to go with a coilover kit but wanted to retain as much of the factory comfort as possible. Turns out the chosen B5 application sits pretty close to stock at the highest setting and Carl is very pleased. He also brought us this Borla exhaust to throw on while we had it up on the rack.

Better than when brand new, Carl should be pleased with the over-all performance of his new suspension and exhaust, breathing new life in a decade-old car!