Mini Update...Alex at
AKStuning fitted a new Thermostat, the CTS Turbo Throttle Pipe, CTS Outlet (Discharge) Pipe and the Unibrace UB style Chassis Brace yesterday.
She now feels so much more responsive and "appears" to rev/spool with more purpose, it may all be a placebo effect but it's there, not sure if it is the new stat, the pipes or a combo of both! Forgot to take any pictures of the bits fitted, the CTS pipes are the same as fitted to
@paulmk5gti 's 4WD beauty so I've nicked his photos (hope that's ok fella).
CTS Turbo Pipes....
Info (below) on the CTS Pipes from
PSI Tuning where I bought them from.
CTS Turbo Outlet (Discharge) Pipe...The CTS Turbo Outlet Pipe is designed to replace the narrow 'pancake' pipe that comes as factory equipment on your vehicle.
Our Turbo Outlet Pipe features 2.25" diameter aluminum tube for optimized flow. The CNC machined billet mating flange makes connecting this TOP to your FMIC literally a snap. The billet anodized turbo to TOP connector, 2.25" coupler and premium clamps top this package off. If you're looking for a simple bolt on modification that will optimize flow and increase power, then this part is for you.
The OEM charge piping leaves something to be desired with inefficient bends, blockages not optimized for performance. The CTS Turbo throttle pipe increases the entire inside diameter to 2.5" allowing for increased flow and greater performance. The integrated water methanol bung allows for simple and straight forward installation of kits from Snow Performance. All of the components included in the CTS throttle pipe kit work flawlessly together to provide increased efficiency, horsepower and torque throughout the entire power band and an aggressive race inspired sound.
Product Details:
- Mandrel bent aluminum piping with black powder coating
- CNC machined MAP flange
- DV relocation/noise pipe bung
- 4 Ply silicon connectors with stainless steel clamps
- Integrated water methanol bung with plug
- Stainless steel clamps
Brace.....Also took a punt on the brace, at only £120 it's a fraction of the price of a genuine Unibrace UB Brace so was happily surprised when it all fitted fine. Not sure if it adds anything to the party but it feels as if it has tightened things up (more placebo maybe). Also no pics of the brace fitted but same as the one
@Tejinder has fitted to his monster
.:R32. Pics below of what it looks like in place on his car.
Link to where I purchased the brace.....~~ Clicky here ~~And as fitted to Tejinder's car....
Future plans are all sorted too, booked in for.......H&R Monotube Coilovers
Audi Top Mounts
SuperPro Ball Joints
Superpro Poly bush all remaining bushes
Fit Autotech Front Anti Roll Bar
AKS 4 Wheel Alignment I still need to decide on wheels too! Alex further confused things by recommending Speedline Turini wheels in Anthracite.