Audi Tuning | VW Tuning

Barrier Audi already has Certified Pre-Owned B8 Audi A4s on their lot. This one is getting a nice little treatment of suspension and wheels courtesy of H&R’s OE Sport Springs and Hartmann’s consistently popular HRS4-252B wheels. The OE Sport springs offer a mild 1″ drop. This particular configuration includes Hartmann’s 18″ version of the HRS4-252Bs with 245/40-18 tires.

Not a bad way to pick up a used, newer Audi A4 from the dealer…

APR announced the release of software upgrades for the the new 3.2L Engine as found in the VW Mk5 R32, Audi (8P) A3 and Mk2 TT!

Features Included:
* APR’s Patented Directport Programming Technology APR Software is loaded directly from APR onto your vehicle via an internet connection. This can be performed right here at Achtuning!
* APR’s EMCS Functionality
Program switching and features are available to the end user without the need for external hardware. The user can easily cycle though programs using their cruise control stalk. Your cruise control stalk will operate normally while driving.
* Exact OEM Calibration Stock Mode For whatever reason, if you ever need to run your vehicle with the stock calibration that came with the car, it’s right at your finger tips.
* 91 Octane Performance Mode
APR Performance calibration designed to run on a minimum of 91 octane fuel
* 93 Octane Performance Mode
APR Performance calibration designed to run on a minimum of 93 octane fuel
* 100 Octane Performance Mode
APR Performance calibration designed to run on a minimum of 100 octane fuel
* Valet Mode
A significantly detuned operating mode. Valet mode will prevent unwanted people from joyriding in your vehicle while it’s out of your care.
* Fault Code Erase/Throttle Body Alignment Throw a check engine light when unplugging a sensor? Need to do a throttle body alignment after working on your car? With these options at your fingers, it’s now possible w/o a trip to the dealership or the need for external hardware.
* Security Lockout
Using a unique security code, when locked out, it’s impossible to switch programs or detect you are running modified software. Further more, when in stock mode it’s impossible for diagnostic tools to detect our software. All flash counters and other settings are reset to the values they were prior to reflashing with APR software.
* Anti-theft
Disables throttle input when enabled. Even if your keys are left in the vehicle, this extra layer of protection will help deter theft.

Each performance mode listed above is also available in the following configurations:
* Stage 1
* Stage 1 with Testpipes
* Stage 1 7200 RPM Rev Limit for HPA DSG Compatibility
* Stage 1 7200 RPM Rev Limit with Testpipes for HPA DSG Compatibility

APR’s ECU Upgrade is available in three configurations: *Fully Loaded – $599 You will receive all the features above with your choice of four of the calibrations above: [Stock/91/93/100/valet] *Single Program Only – $399 You may choose a single calibration: [91/93] *Trial Software – FREE Any APR dealer is able to flash your vehicle with free trial software. You’re fully able to test out the software for free before buying. Regardless, all APR software comes with a 30 day money back guarantee.

Free Updates/Reflashes:
If APR ever makes a revision to the software, or if you ever lose your software through a dealership software update, feel free to contact APR for a free reflash.

Dyno Performance:
All testing was conducted on a stock vehicle with stock hardware and stock TCU software. Increases in power can be seen with hardware

93 Octane Performance Charts:
* 93 Octane – APR vs Stock
* 93 Octane – APR TQ vs Stock TQ
* 93 Octane – APR TQ Gains Over Stock
* 93 Octane – APR HP vs Stock HP
* 93 Octane – APR HP Gains Over Stock
100 Octane Performance Charts:
* 100 Octane – APR vs Stock
* 100 Octane – APR TQ vs Stock TQ
* 100 Octane – APR TQ Gains Over Stock
* 100 Octane – APR HP vs Stock HP
* 100 Octane – APR HP Gains Over Stock

Selective Motors ended up with Nate’s Audi A3 after it was traded in. (Nate needs AWD for our winters apparently =P) This pristine A3 needed just a bit more to catch the right kind of attention as it sat on the lot so they had us swap out the stock rollers with 19×8.5 Hartmann 252B Wheels styled after the B7 RS4.

Equipped with STaSIS Streetsport Coil-Overs , an APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade , and APR down-pipe this A3 will be tough for many to pass up!

Hartmann 252B Wheels:

• 5×112
  

• 19×8.5 et48
  

• $285 ea
  

Mons came by with his B5 Audi A4 1.8T. He purchased the car with a set of after market wheels that did not suit his A4 and since new tires were needed, what better opportunity to get into something a bit more Audi-style specific!

The Hartmann DTM Wheels are 18×8.5 with a 38mm offset. With a mild drop the stance for this Audi A4 should be just right.

Hartmann RS4-DTM Wheels:  $265 ea.

Just a reminder that all APR items at achtuning.com are on sale as part of APR’s Winter Sale promotion.  Sale ends January 11th, 2009.

Not very often you see one of these… That is unless I’m not looking.

James brought us his B6 A4 cabriolet to pick out a set of wheels. After a few visits to our showroom over the last few months for ECU and injector upgrades, it was determined today that the Hartmann B7 HRS4-252 MA would be his next weapon of choice for his B6 A4, 19×8.5 et38 to be exact. We wrapped them with Dunlop Sport Maxx tires in 235/35-19 and we’re all pretty happy with the results!

( ^ probably should’ve cleaned off that tire. =P)

This beautiful white B6 A4 was dropped off this morning to receive an APR turbo-back exhaust. APR’s full stainless-steel exhaust system is currently 15% off during our Achtoberfest Sale which put the price of the upgrade with installation just over the price of the exhaust at full price!

So first thing’s first, out with the old:

We all know the car already looks sharp, but the new 3.5″ rolled and stainless-steel exhaust tips help tie in the polished lips of her Lexion wheels, LED tails, and Audi trunk badge.

Thanks for the opportunity, Linds!

We have verfied the availability of some VW Mk5 and Audi A3/A4 TSI ECU upgrades from APR… Those of you who have been waiting, wait no longer! Stop by between 10am and 5pm Monday through Friday to receive your APR ECU upgrade!

With the Fall Season starting here in the Pacific Northwest, this Audi S8 was brought in this morning after Blizzak tires were delivered the other day from Tire Rack. This customer is thinking ahead and getting prepared for winter driving conditions.

In order to keep the over-all look of the car the same with the factory Audi S8 wheel, 19″ Hartmann HS8-454 wheels had been selected to replace the stock 20″ version during the winter season and it was clear the similarity in wheel style would suit our customer.

And finally with the wheels on, it was almost as if we never even touched the car…

And in an attempt to get a little more acquainted with the D3 S8, some pictures of the different eye-catching features…

5.2L V10!!

2-tone interior with wood-grain [i]and[/i] brushed accents, not to mention the all-suede headliner and pillars…

LED (and really bright!!) running lights

Speakers?!?

And of course, parking assist!!

Could it get much better?