Lou Maiuri
Banned
I was pretty busy over the holidays doing research and talking to various sources regarding a k04 setup in my vehicle. I was initially planning on buying a fellow members APR k04 kit when he had it removed but being the impatient bastard that I am, I bought the CTS kit (1572.00 from now until Jan 3.) I also went ahead and purchased the SPM FMIC through a local tuning shop here in Dulles, VA (shout out to Jarred at Funktion Auto for the killer price on the SPM FMIC). Finally, I purchased the FX350 kit from Mike Hood at www.Ringer-Racing.com . I cannot stress enough that those of you in need of a clutch upgrade give this man a call and pick his brain for whatever information you are seeking. He kindly explained to me the ideal clutch setup for my power levels (k04 soon) and recommended the fx350 instead of the 400 to retain daily driveability and performance. Those of you looking to save some money can use the OEM DMWF and save around 450 with the pressure plate and disc kit.
As it stands, I have the FMIC coming in later this week and will probably have it installed on Saturday. This install will be handled by the gentlemen at Funktion Auto and I will have pictures as well as real time updates in the service bay as the part is being installed. Next, the clutch goes in on Jan. 9th at NGP racing. I will also have a detailed review of clutch performance, chatter with video support and overall pedal feel and clutch throw increase/decrease. I will then have either Funktion or NGP install my CTS k04 kit, leaning towards NGP because they have APR software on hand. Things that will be installed with my k04 are Rev D valve, Audi r8 coils, and possibly new spark plugs.
I am currently working with Nick Bottini, fellow Nova Dubber, of Alles Gute photography to have his resolution pictures of the CTS k04 install at Funktion auto. Like his page to support his work
http://www.facebook.com/allesgutedesigns?fref=ts
Stay tuned folks and subscribe for feedback and discussion. I hope this series of installs will provide assistance to those who are looking for a cost effective, solid setup that will be dependable.
As it stands this is my mod list
Apr Tune- V 2.1
Neuspeed P-Flo
Apr Down Pipe
MagnaFlow Cat Back Exhaust
DG Springs
CTS Ko4 (pending install)
SPM FMIC (pending install)
Clutch Masters Fx350 (pending install)
P3 Boost Gauge (pending Install)
Cheers and happy New Year Folks.
As it stands, I have the FMIC coming in later this week and will probably have it installed on Saturday. This install will be handled by the gentlemen at Funktion Auto and I will have pictures as well as real time updates in the service bay as the part is being installed. Next, the clutch goes in on Jan. 9th at NGP racing. I will also have a detailed review of clutch performance, chatter with video support and overall pedal feel and clutch throw increase/decrease. I will then have either Funktion or NGP install my CTS k04 kit, leaning towards NGP because they have APR software on hand. Things that will be installed with my k04 are Rev D valve, Audi r8 coils, and possibly new spark plugs.
I am currently working with Nick Bottini, fellow Nova Dubber, of Alles Gute photography to have his resolution pictures of the CTS k04 install at Funktion auto. Like his page to support his work
http://www.facebook.com/allesgutedesigns?fref=ts
Stay tuned folks and subscribe for feedback and discussion. I hope this series of installs will provide assistance to those who are looking for a cost effective, solid setup that will be dependable.
As it stands this is my mod list
Apr Tune- V 2.1
Neuspeed P-Flo
Apr Down Pipe
MagnaFlow Cat Back Exhaust
DG Springs
CTS Ko4 (pending install)
SPM FMIC (pending install)
Clutch Masters Fx350 (pending install)
P3 Boost Gauge (pending Install)
Cheers and happy New Year Folks.
