I see...I'm just kinda taking my time as I consider going k04. If I do it I want to go with the one that'll give me the least amount of problems, and there's a couple I'd like to avoid. I don't like CTS's customer service, I hate APR even more, and the quality control on the HPA turbo doesn't seem very good. Not interested in something like a f23 or mabotech. Not sure what other options there are, but that pretty much leaves IE and Unitronic. I think I like that IE uses the stock DV location, which also makes it a little bit cheaper than Uni.
IE is pretty much at the top of the list for me, if this is something I decide to do. It's nice to know they'll P&P it too.
I’m in the exact same boat as you. Luckily there are a lot of feedback on the other turbos out there and I have to agree that avoiding CTS turbo and APR is the best decision. APR is over priced and there software seems questionable for long term drivability. CTS Turbo’s design sucks with that stupid silicone coupler. Someone just had to replace it on their car and was a pain to get it replaced it seemed.
The IE seems the reasonable choice for the price and less hoses getting routed around your engine bay. Unitronic seems nice but you are then stuck having to get it with their software.
It would be an easier jump for me since I already have their software and flashing dongle. Even if you didn’t want to have their outsourced company P&P it there are others to choose from that do great work.
After reading through multiple forums and talking with IE’s CEO it seems like a P&P and maybe even having the compressor wheel clipped might be a good route to go. I don’t really have a desire to go big turbo and do an engine build. At that point I’d rather just upgrade to a different vehicle.
IE has great customer service and stand behind their products. They are car enthusiasts just like us.
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