Upgrading your car's paddle shifters can transform your driving experience, offering both aesthetic and functional improvements. This post walks you through replacing the factory paddle shifters on an S4 with JQ Works paddle shifters. Known for their satisfying magnetic click and superior feel, these shifters promise to elevate your driving pleasure.
After installing a hybrid turbo on my 2018 Audi S4, I was thrilled with the increased power and performance. However, once it became apparent that improving the handling was necessary to fully enjoy the car's I turned to the 034Motorsport Dynamic+ Adjustable Rear Sway Bar. Coupled with 034's Sway Bar End Links these exceptional components transformed the handling characteristics of my Audi. Discover how these high-quality components reduce body roll, combat understeer, and enhance turn-in performance for your B9/B9.5 Audi A4/S4, A5/S5/RS5, and Allroad.
Whether you're experiencing wheel hop issues or aiming for better launches, learn how these rear differential and rear subframe mount inserts can offer a solution for wheel hop issues, better launches and overall handling. Maximize your driving experience on the B9 or B9.5 chassis. These inserts support the A4, A5, S4, S5, RS5 and Allroad models!
ECS Tuning really hit the bullseye with the ECS Tuning Audi B9 S4 3.0T Valved Exhaust System. Crafted from T304 stainless steel and TIG welded, this non-resonated, full cat-back exhaust system delivered the race-inspired sounds I've been craving.
Today, I upgraded my S4 replacing the weak stock battery with a lightweight lithium solution from Antigravity. My car is heavily modified and I wanted da bit of a weight reduction. A light weight battery made sense more than removing the rear seats to reduce weight. Although the battery swap was straightforward, the car required adaptation coding to recognize the new battery, a process I performed using VCDS, as shown in the video.
I'm trying to get the Stage 3 videos out quickly for those following along and maybe working on their own build. Today I released my 034Motorsport Downpipe video which covers the full in-depth install of the catalyst. I'm going to have some audio clips coming soon as the next video will feature the ECS Tuning valved exhaust and sound comparison with the 034 catalyst combination. The install overall is time consuming, but not complicated.
Today I installed 034 Motorsport red top high output ignition coils and some fresh OEM NGK spark plugs gapped to 0.022". This setup will help support my Stage 3 build with the TTE710 Turbo. The ignition coils are supposed to provide higher output and aesthetics, and fresh plugs gapped down are a good idea for a hybrid turbo build. If your plugs and coils are getting a bit old, this is also a great option for you, but you don't need to gap the plugs down on a stock turbo.
The 034Motorsport Street Density Transmission Mount is a performance upgrade for the factory transmission mount assembly. It replaces the factory mount's soft rubber damping medium with a high durometer rubber, which provides better support at higher power levels. This mount is a direct, drop-in replacement that limits unwanted transmission movement and improves performance. 034 also offers a billet aluminum Transmission Mount Insert that can be used with the upgraded mount to further improve performance. This insert fits into the large void in the factory transmission mount, limiting transmission movement without sacrificing ride quality or increasing NVH.
I decided to convert my 2018 Audi S4 (B9) to E85 to boost performance. E85 is a high-octane fuel that can provide significant power gains in turbocharged engines. It is also very inexpensive, cheaper than 93 octane gasoline. The results of my E85 conversion have been impressive with 034 Motorsport's excellent E85 tune. My S4 has shown a big improvement in 1/4 mile runs and I'm down to just 3.46s accelerating 0-60! However, E85 ethanol content must be verified to ensure that your tune can support it. In my case I chose to use the Fuel-It! Flex Fuel analyzer paired with my iPhone.
Your Audi S4 is fast, no doubt about it. But what if you want to make it more efficient and resist damaging, power robbing heat around your turbo? One option is to install a turbo blanket. A turbo blanket helps to prevent heat from escaping from the turbocharger hot side, while keeping the cold side colder. This leads to faster spooling of the turbo and faster access to power and greater efficiency. It can also help to prolong the life of other engine bay components by protecting them from excessive heat generated by the turbo.