I don't know how much you guys charge, but I've read one or two comments relating to you being 'expensive'. Have to say though, I love your thoroughness, attention to detail and knowledge. The fact that you even checked the hardware etc on a pretty new car, with a low mileage speaks volumes. Keep up the good work!
We charge £50 + VAT per hour for labour, which is less than half the cost of the main dealers around here. We know we are not the cheapest, and never set out to be a bargain basement company. We wanted to be the best at what we do and we believe we have achieved that. To be able to put money back into R&D, you have to charge correctly for your products and services, otherwise you are just another box moving margin company, not pushing the industry forward.
I use MANN filters and that big O ring always comes in the box along with fitting instructions. This isn't an engine anyone should be putting off brand service parts on. False economy and then some.
Hallo ich habe einen audi a4 45 tdi 170 kw 3.0 TDI würde einen grosen wahner Ladeluftkühler upgrade turbolader und downpipe verbauen wieviel leistung denkst du bekommt man raus ? Lg
Hi, Love the videos. Have you done upgrades like this series on the BiTdi? Just wondering if there is much advantage to getting the A6 3.0 BiTDi vs the normal TDi on your A5? Cheers
We have a few hardware upgrades for the Bi-TDI models (De-Cat, DPF Delete etc) but we have not tuned these beyond the limits of the stock turbos. These will do around 360bhp on our dyno, not 450bhp+ like some tuning companies are claiming.
What is the max nm the s tronic gearbox to handle? And how much can it handle with your gearbox software? I have 2012 3.0 tdi 245 hp that is tuned to 310hp and over 600nm
@@DarksideDevelopmentsTnx for reply. How important is a gearbox tune? my car have had stage 2 tune on like for 50000 km and the car is on 90000 km right now. I will change the gearbox oil soon and is there something else i should consider?
Considering buying a 3.0tdi A5 very soon, really debating which gearbox to go for though. Only intended to be a nice road car with some mild mods, manual or dsg seem most tempting. Auto worries me that it would just be too sluggish in the changes. Can anybody shed any light on what the auto box is like in these and if they can be tweaked?
@@General87Lee they are pretty fast, you don't even need to put them in sport, just leave it in drive and floor it. have a sportback that i'll be checking tomorrow for that seal! also would make sure all transmission fluid changes have been done
@@General87Lee they are pretty fast, you don't even need to put them in sport, just leave it in drive and floor it. have a sportback that i'll be checking tomorrow for that seal! also would make sure all transmission fluid changes have been done
I drove both a manual and the Stronic before purchase and the Stronic is just fantastic. It changes gear in 0.01 of a second and anticipates the next gear change for you so it all just works seamlessly. I can't recommend it enough.
I still have the sealing ring, changing back to stock filter after the K&N. Where exactly does that ring go? I can't seem to fit the "tube" on the stock filter like that. I've put the ring in, where the little plastic bits left an impression on the rubber, but now i cant fit it, not even with force.
I am not sure if I follow, the rubber o-ring is fitted in the airbox side. You can just make it out in this photo - cdn.proxyparts.com/parts/100109/5895514/large/031d7977-9e77-4fd5-85fd-8619300e5d2b.jpg
@@DarksideDevelopments Yep, that's it! That's how i fitted it too. I've managed to do it in the end, but it was really tough. I had to take the tube off that contains the mass-air sensor, and push it into the air-filter box, and then put it back in. Thank you for the reply!
Any reason after I had a GT2267/71 Hybrid turbo, Toyosports FMI fitted to my car it sounds like a hoover in the engine bay? Don't know if it's due to the turbo or I've got an issue somewhere 🤔
I don't know how much you guys charge, but I've read one or two comments relating to you being 'expensive'. Have to say though, I love your thoroughness, attention to detail and knowledge. The fact that you even checked the hardware etc on a pretty new car, with a low mileage speaks volumes. Keep up the good work!
We charge £50 + VAT per hour for labour, which is less than half the cost of the main dealers around here.
We know we are not the cheapest, and never set out to be a bargain basement company. We wanted to be the best at what we do and we believe we have achieved that. To be able to put money back into R&D, you have to charge correctly for your products and services, otherwise you are just another box moving margin company, not pushing the industry forward.
@@DarksideDevelopments that's surprisingly cheap, a lot of indies near me down south charge £70+.
Smart , always a pleasure listening to Ryan....?
I think people are not using the ring after changing the air filter as its really hard to get it back together with the ring :)
Maybe, it would not surprise us at some at some places
I use MANN filters and that big O ring always comes in the box along with fitting instructions. This isn't an engine anyone should be putting off brand service parts on. False economy and then some.
Same here audi use MANN parts for all thier filters
Hoping the seal is in mine when I come to you guys in a couple of weeks! 🤞
What gains can be expected with a straight through exhaust plus a custom map. I've seen some a5s at 315 bhp
on a happy dyno 315hp is about right. we aim for 300's.
Missing on mine as well. 🤦♂️
Hallo ich habe einen audi a4 45 tdi 170 kw 3.0 TDI würde einen grosen wahner Ladeluftkühler upgrade turbolader und downpipe verbauen wieviel leistung denkst du bekommt man raus ? Lg
Depends on what turbo and who's tuning but probably somewhere from 300-350bhp quite easily
Hi,
Love the videos. Have you done upgrades like this series on the BiTdi? Just wondering if there is much advantage to getting the A6 3.0 BiTDi vs the normal TDi on your A5? Cheers
We have a few hardware upgrades for the Bi-TDI models (De-Cat, DPF Delete etc) but we have not tuned these beyond the limits of the stock turbos. These will do around 360bhp on our dyno, not 450bhp+ like some tuning companies are claiming.
What is the max nm the s tronic gearbox to handle? And how much can it handle with your gearbox software?
I have 2012 3.0 tdi 245 hp that is tuned to 310hp and over 600nm
600lbs makes these slip sometimes!
@@DarksideDevelopmentsTnx for reply. How important is a gearbox tune? my car have had stage 2 tune on like for 50000 km and the car is on 90000 km right now. I will change the gearbox oil soon and is there something else i should consider?
@@Omarittoo It's not necessary but it does make a difference to driveability. If its due an oil change this is more important (Y)
so which gearbox and year to go for if u plan on going big power ?
Get the 6 speed Auto. 2012 onwards!
@@DarksideDevelopmentsis the 7 speed no better then?
Considering buying a 3.0tdi A5 very soon, really debating which gearbox to go for though. Only intended to be a nice road car with some mild mods, manual or dsg seem most tempting. Auto worries me that it would just be too sluggish in the changes. Can anybody shed any light on what the auto box is like in these and if they can be tweaked?
They change gear fast!
@@DarksideDevelopments thanks for the reply, so i shouldn't overlook the auto then!
@@General87Lee they are pretty fast, you don't even need to put them in sport, just leave it in drive and floor it. have a sportback that i'll be checking tomorrow for that seal! also would make sure all transmission fluid changes have been done
@@General87Lee they are pretty fast, you don't even need to put them in sport, just leave it in drive and floor it. have a sportback that i'll be checking tomorrow for that seal! also would make sure all transmission fluid changes have been done
I drove both a manual and the Stronic before purchase and the Stronic is just fantastic. It changes gear in 0.01 of a second and anticipates the next gear change for you so it all just works seamlessly. I can't recommend it enough.
Would you guys consider developing anything for the new hen B9 2.0 TDI engine?
Please email us with the VIN and what you are after. We can look into this for you :) - sales@darksidedevelopments.co.uk
where can I get a jacket like yours? :D
We don't sell those. Staff only :-)
Did this have any other mods eg DPF delete, EGR delete, exhaust or were the above all stock
DPF and EGR were removed the rest was stock.
I still have the sealing ring, changing back to stock filter after the K&N. Where exactly does that ring go? I can't seem to fit the "tube" on the stock filter like that. I've put the ring in, where the little plastic bits left an impression on the rubber, but now i cant fit it, not even with force.
I am not sure if I follow, the rubber o-ring is fitted in the airbox side. You can just make it out in this photo - cdn.proxyparts.com/parts/100109/5895514/large/031d7977-9e77-4fd5-85fd-8619300e5d2b.jpg
@@DarksideDevelopments Yep, that's it! That's how i fitted it too. I've managed to do it in the end, but it was really tough. I had to take the tube off that contains the mass-air sensor, and push it into the air-filter box, and then put it back in. Thank you for the reply!
Any reason after I had a GT2267/71 Hybrid turbo, Toyosports FMI fitted to my car it sounds like a hoover in the engine bay? Don't know if it's due to the turbo or I've got an issue somewhere 🤔
Is this also a issue on the 3.0 TDI V6 B8.5 A4?
We have not seen it, takes 10 mins to look!
Who else owns a vag car and went out to check the maff o ring isnt missing 😱 😂