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You don’t NEED to do anything. But you run the risk of screwing up your engine and destroying integral parts down the road. On top of that, you will never see the true gains of the tune. So yeah…you don’t NEED to…but be prepared for the headaches down the road. Just like you don’t NEED to do an oil change on time and can drive a few more thousand miles and the car might drive fine but be prepared for major issues down the road.
I have the exact same car, color and all. I base most, if not all, of my mods off of your videos so I appreciate the help bro. Keep up the good work💪🏾🔥💯
that's exactly why I do my videos. For myself and to help people out before they pull the trigger on a mod. Still there's trolls that don't understand that and think I waste money on modding a "slow car" and I should just buy an S4 or something fully loaded but that doesn't help me or my viewers. Anyone can buy a powerful car but as a youtuber who creates content...me buying a fully loaded powerful car and not doing any mods doesn't do anything to help the community. So instead of making 50+ mod videos...I make one "hey, look at my fully load powerful S4. Thanks for watching. See you in 5 years when I buy another car that doesn't help you out". hahahahaha
@@TheFlexxGarage 100% lol its no fun to take a powerful car and make slightly more horsepower. it is fun to take a four banger turbo and do a lot to it and make it your own tho!
The crackle tune is fun! Especially under a tunnel. One thing about IE which you probably already know, we could always switch back hehe. Love your videos man. Glad I found videos that is exactly like your car except mine is black hehe.
Nice car. I have a 2012 A4 2.0 Avant, Bilsteen coilovers, stasis front and rear sway bars,CTS Ko4, intake, down pipe, cat back exhaust, CTS intercooler, IE aluminum manifold (no turbo lag) all on a fresh long block from Audi. Adding stop tech slotted rotors. This car rocks! Not as quick as my 2021 TTRS, but it’s fun to drive.
Thank god I read the comments, NEED THAT STEERING WHEEL VIDEO. Ever need anything at all Flex, stop by Paul Miller Audi, would be my pleasure to meet you Flexx!
@@TheFlexxGarage That would be awesome brother. We host a good number of car meets at the dealer (Saturdays 9am-2pm) I’ll send the flyer to you for the next one & have a hat ready for you 🤟🏽
Awesome video sounds great man !! I just bought a stock A4 with 87k and I’m stoked about the speed as is but the tune has changed my mind I’m ready thanks for the detailed video
Debating on even doing stage one, might save up and get all the parts necessary for a jump from stock to stage 2. We also need that crackle tune video soon
Nice!!! When i bought this Audi…I could have reached out to any company to partner with my build but I knew IE always made good stuff and they have one heck of a team when it comes to tech support. I already sold this car but the new owners are still loving all my mods.
I wish you got the crackle tune so I could see if it’s worth it or not. I’m wavering back and forth myself. Not because of money or anything, I just need to know if it gets annoying after awhile lol. Sweet car man, thanks for the vid.
As mentioned in the video, I have the crackle tune…I just haven’t changed to it yet. That’s another video. The stage2 tune comes with all those versions to switch between. Stay tuned (pun intended) hahaha
I'm at the same stage as you - but un tuned. She sounds lovely. I've no spacer on my rear o2 sensor so i keep getting check engines but i can easily turn it off with the mx+.. My only issue is my car is right hand drive. The cat pipe is in the way for the steering rack. i had to press the pipe a little to get it passed. I still get a little vibration through the steering, it maybe isn't just pressed enough. See how you have it tuned. Look into the high pressure fuel pump piston 034 motorsport. Do you have drive select activated? I turned mine on, saved a fortune from audi. I used vcds. Your car is the same as mine, you should have no issues. When you have dynamic it changes everything. It's not just sport mode. I definitly can't wait to get mine mapped. It sounds fun :)
i have a 6 speed manual, and dont want to have to upgrade the clutch. im on a budget and do you think the stage 1 is more worth it or spend the extra money on stage 2? also did you notice a big power difference when jumping from stage 1 to 2?
Stage 2 was huge difference cause it’s not just a tune, you need to also upgrade the cat to a high-flow cat. You can always message IE directly and ask for their thoughts. They are super good in responding to people.
Looking into getting to this level with my 2010, have you notice any changes in your daily driving MPG once you got used to it (aka, stopped gunning everywhere 😂?
It does eat more fuel. Especially with the stage 2 crackle tune. But that’s because I drive in S mode all the time which shifts at higher rpms. Can’t have a quick car if you drive it to try to save fuel. Lol
@@TheFlexxGarage I was more curious about mpg while just cruising down the hwy. I'd assume with the technology available in newer cars, I should be able to have Performance and Economy in the same package. I'm in my mid 40's and this is my first '"on ricer" "Adult" car, but I can't just totally leave it alone! 🤣
Still. I don’t know cause I only drive in S mode. Probably get the same MPG driving in comfort mode but with the high flow catted downpipe, the exhaust system will drone and get annoying. That’s why I drive in S mode cause the higher rpms kills/stops the droning. You can always message IE and ask them based on whatever setup you plan to put in your car. Their customer service team is awesome!
I have a 2012 Audi A4 2.0T on a stage II 93 octane crackle tune, and I feel like im not getting all the power it offers and it has all the required parts. I've been kinda having some issues with the IE intake manifold, and I belive I have to tune that as well any information would be great.
You can do a stage 2 if you have all the stuff I mentioned in the video. Intake, intercooler, downpipe. No. It connects to the mid pipe that has the oem 1st resonator. My magnaflow replaced where my 2nd resonator was at.
@@TheFlexxGarage alright say less because I have a Audi A4 b8 2010 and I wanna go stage 2 after I get this exhaust done, cold air intake and down pipe done within the next couple of months
It’s not required but you’re not getting get the most power gains outta the stage 2 tune (regular or crackle) if you don’t have a higher performance intercooler. However, the must-have in order to do a stage 2 tune is a high flow downpipe.
Just had a quick question. I just did the IE stage 2 on my 2013 A4 with flex fuel 2.0T (code CPMA). Used the ECS tuning 3” downpipe (‘cuse I’m cheap 😂). It was great until I put a different (non IE) intake on. It started throwing a P2177 (system lean off idle) code. Didn’t know if you or anyone else had this issue with an intake on the flex fuel engine?
@@TheFlexxGarage Put the stock air cleaner back on and it’s been fine. Everything I’ve read points to fuel injectors. Mine are probably border line and adding the intake just pushed it over the top.
How does the IE tune handle flexfuel (E85)? I know the APR tune automatically switches back and forth depending on the type of fuel you put in. Nice ride btw, I like that steering wheel, I'm debating on which tune to go with on my 2014 B8.5
You plug the IE tune dongle to the car with the laptop and select the E85 stage 2 tune. Takes 5 mins to do. You can literally pause my video and see all the options during my tune process. The stage 2 tunes comes with a bunch of different options you can switch between. That’s why I said I’m saving the 93 octane stage2 crackle tune for another video. I have zero plans of running another octane even though I have access to them.
So I’m getting an Audi a4 2.0t this month and I want to upgrade so it can push 300 plus hp I watched all your other videos from step 1 do you still consider it a everyday drivable car and fast?
Yes. Still is a daily. My only gripe is the hi-flow downpipe. Because it deletes the resonator…there’s some drone inside the car when just cruising at lower rpms. Hurts my head sometimes and my wife hates it. Keep in mind, I’m almost 40 so I’m older and even small things gives me headaches. Lol. Driving at higher rpms, drone goes away. Other than that, it’s been super reliable. I know the next step would be to upgrade the turbo. That will definitely put you over 300hp. I’ve never done a turbo swap so I’m not sure how reliable it is. But my car with all my mods with a stage2 tune has been great.
Yes. I did. I mentioned that in my intercooler video. I went with a DV+ diverter valve instead of a blow off valve. I wanted to recirculate unused boost instead of just venting it all out. Just better performance especially with a tune (IMO) and you can feel the difference when going WOT between the gears.
Hey man I'm planning on running same exhaust setup with the same dp and cat. do you think its too droney and loud? If so, do u think it would sound good with 2 resonators on each side after the y pipe?
It’s droney for me because I drive a lot on low speeds at low rpms cause my wife and I take it everywhere. In higher rpms it’s not that droney. Best to just get it done and see if you like it. If not, you can always put a resonator in. I’m gonna take mine to a shop and see if they can put a custom short resonator where the first oem resonator use to be.
Planning to do the same exhaust setup on my stage 2 A4. Would you recommend keeping a resonator still on to avoid some drone? (I currently have a High Flow Cat)
I’m planning to get an aftermarket resonator welded onto the high flow downpipe. The second resonator I will keep off my car. The 1st one is more important cause it sits right underneath the driver/passenger seats where I get the most drone.
Don’t remember. You gotta go to IE website for the price. I think I paid $200 or more for the install? I don’t remember cause I had a 50k mile tune up done at the same time.
No. I’m not going to risk reliability. Some people have done it and it’s fine but I’m not risking it. Plus I’m not planning on racing or anything so there’s no point. I’m good with my stage 2.
I’m about to go stage 2 on my b8.5 and I am currently running a standard blowoff vaulve. What performance difference did it make when switching to the BV+ and what made you change to it?
BOV purges excess boost and makes the loud wooosh. DV+ diverts the excess boost back into the system to help maintain boost between shifts so the turbo doesn't have to start from scratch in spooling up to build up boost again. Motor should be more responsive between shifts. I dont know how much of a big difference it is between both but I'll trust the nature of a DV+ functionality on paper to keep it on my car.
I’ve had my A4 for 1.5 years, put around 14k miles on it from buying it at 52k miles but I was wondering if you’ve ran into any of the reliability issues many B8-8.5 owners have, mainly in piston ring wear causing an increased oil burn rate. I’m burning around a quart per 600 miles, and every time I floor it even to around 5k rpm I smell burning oil, causing me to have to spend a lot of money between oil changes. I was contemplating the worth of upgrading the car if these issues continue, or if it would be better to invest in something more reliable. I would love to know if you’ve had any of these issues yourself!
What year is yours? I have a 2014 bought at 64k no issues with oil until around 75-80k and same thing, aroumd 600-750 miles it needs a quart. When I floor it thoigh there’s a lot of brown/darker smoke kind of like a diesel rolling coal.
i have a 2011 a5, in 2018 audi did a recall for that issue, i guess i was lucky if u were under 80k miles it was free , so in 2018 they did that job for me and that was when the transformed a5 2018 came out and got to drive that for a month free🤑
Unfortunately yes cause the new downpipe has a straight pipe where the oem resonator was at. I say unfortunately because the car is louder and performs better because of less restriction in the exhaust but it definitely drones when I’m cruising at low speeds. If I’m ripping it up all the time, the sound is a non-issue. But i daily my A4 and the droning is too much for my wife so I plan on having a shop put a small resonator back in.
Is there anyway to find out if audi already has a tune. I bought 17 A4 with no cat and already with air intake but not sure if it has a tune? Any way to find out from IE?
You gotta take it to a shop to have them scan and read certain metrics. Cause there will be something that will show the ecu has been flashed. But if you have no cat and no check engine light, high probability the car has a tune to factor in that cat delete.
Watch the video again. It’s a high-flow catted downpipe. Not a catless downpipe which is illegal for public roads. Not all down pipes have no cat. People keep throwing the term “downpipe” around the wrong way. Downpipe is an exhaust component. It can be catted or catless. Your stock car has a downpipe but it’s a catted downpipe.
I have an A4 2015 B8.5 like the one in the video, got it at 52k miles, started getting oil consumption about 1quart/1000 miles at around 58k, slowly it’s degraded to around 1quart/600 miles in the city and 1quart/400 miles on the highway. I have put it through lots of high rpm usage but nothing dangerous for the engine, internet suggests the piston rings wear down over time and let tiny amounts of oil burn in the gaps. I would make sure you know the car and ask about consumption issues before you buy one at a higher milage, it will save you an unbelievable amount.
@@supergilley04 it can be the piston rings but also check the pcv value I had that happen on my 2009 S4 and the pcv value was the issue so check that as well
Can I just install the ie downpipe and just a tip in the end? will it be louder like just straight pipe? No muffler and no resonator? ie downpipe still has cat right?
You can for off-road purposes but for street usage, that’s straight up illegal. And as clearly explained in the video, the downpipe has a high-flow cat.
@@TheFlexxGarage oh. Right now I have stock exhaust, Resonator delete and muffler delete. I still have the first resonator. If I delele this resonator, will it be illegal? Sorry I'm really new in this..
13 psi at 800 RPM and 46-50 psi at 3300 RPM, those numbers appear to be within the normal range. The APR Stage 2 tune increases fuel demands, and a worn HPFP may struggle to maintain the required pressure. Inspect the cam follower for wear, as it's a common weak point in these engines. All in all, I wouldn't recommend APR in general for tuning anymore. They have had way too many issues over the years and overall not a reliable source of tuning anymore. 034, IE, and jackal run the audi tuning scene now.
I got 2014 a4 sline with full cat back non resonated exhaust and I’m wondering do I still need to buy a down pipe for stage 2 I got the iE intecooler and air intake
Tunes don’t void warranties….dealerships void warranties. It’s always up to the dealership if they want to cover you or not. Some are cool with tunes, some aren’t. If you wanna be 100% sure you’re covered, then don’t risk it. That’s just my thought but at the end of the day, it’s your car.
@@TheFlexxGarage that's completely false with Audi. A case has to be made on warranty work by the tech directly to Audi and they do a warranty test on the ECM which will detect if it has ever been flashed or tuned. They turned down an sq5 a warranty engine because they thought putting the stock file back on would trick them.
Wrong. 1 case doesn’t mean anything. Most dealers operate on their own and are empowered to grant coverage or not on modified cars. Some don’t care about tunes but some will care. I know many Audi techs that say they warranty Audi all the time as long as the tune is not the specific reason for causing issues on the car. Again, it’s up to the dealership to decide if they will warranty your car or not. And that’s with any brand, not just Audi. That’s why I said it’s better to check with the dealer than assume 100% it’s covered, or 100% it’s not covered. Every car owner is responsible for their own actions on their car. You can’t tell them it’s not covered and you can’t tell them it’s covered cause you’re not the dealership.
If you’re in WA you have to run 91 file. Or eventually down the line get a custom 92 tune. But there is also a 100 octane tune for b8 a4 that will need port meth injection to go from 92-100 octane.
Don’t know. Probably is the same or a tad worse than stock. It’s not like you lose so much mpg that you should be worried. I don’t pay attention to fuel consumption cause getting a stage 2 is about power, sound, and tons of fun driving the car. IMO…It’s not about saving fuel. Even if the fuel is the same…that’s not accurate cause when you have a stage 2 tune, you will floor the crap outta the car more often and drive in higher rpms to have more fun and that requires the car to drink more then regular amount of fuel.
@@TheFlexxGarage thanks bro Pls another question…I also have Audi a4 fwd 2015 s line model. Done some quiet mods because I follow your videos here. My tune on the car is IE stage 2 93 octane with crackles. My mods are Awe tuning catback exhaust with quad tips IE cold air intake IE catted downpipe IE muffler delete Afe throttle spacer Upgraded diverter valve with Gfb blow off valve Apr ignition coils with new spark plugs I’m still using the OEM stock cooler, yet to get upgraded intercooler. Will my engine be disturbed if I don’t change it on time. Pls need your advice. Thanks
What? Get the tune or an A4? A4 is a great first car as long as you get a 2013-2016. Stay away from the 2008-2012. Too many issues that was fixed in the 2013-2016 version. And just like any purchase (especially if it has high mileage)…get a pre purchase inspection to make sure the car is in tiptop shape and not gonna break down and cost you money to replace parts/fix. My car is 2015 and has about 50k miles. Been perfect so far. Zero issues.
As a first car id stay away. Get something more simple to get your feet wet and learn. If you buy the wrong german car thats not got good service records, it could ruin your want to be a car enthusiast
hey so my 2011 a4 ha exhaust intake and a few other lil things like coil packs and what not its at like 116k miles and is in pretty good condition however might do timing chain soon and i want to put my catless down pipe on and probs stage 2 after but im not sure if its really going to hurt the longevity of the car even is i still drive it like a normal person... so maby just downpiple and dont tune it or Maby just stage one and not 2. I guess i dont really know how it all works
Can’t do a downpipe without a stage 2 tune. They go hand and hand. If you’re worried about longevity, then don’t do anything. Leave it as is and just enjoy it for what it is. I personally won’t tune a car that’s high mileage until I know for a fact that everything is working really well and all parts that are worn down has been changed out and the car is in 100% tiptop shape.
Don’t know. That’s the last thing on my mind. Not something I measure when I’m tuning a car for more power. Indirectly, I probably lost mpg because I’m enjoying the car a lot more and flooring the car a lot more and driving in higher revving RPMs.
Yes I think u can chuck an rs4 B8 grille on there. There cheap on EBay. U should do the fogs too at the same time. I’m currently thinking about doing myself.
I'm confused here sorry. Do you have OEM Catalytic converter or IE downpipe with high cat? I'm planning to go stage 2 but I want to make sure legal setup. I'm thinking IE 3" Catted Downpipe, Both resonators Delete, Muffler Delete and just a tip in the end. Will that be super loud? legal? OR IE 3" Catted Downpipe, 1 resonator, muffler delete and just a tip in the end?
Already clearly mentioned in video (in detail about my setup with the hi flow cat) Muffler deletes are illegal in most states. You have to do your own research for where you live.
A tune is not a small intervention. It's changing the way the car runs and operates which requires alot of system tests during the tuning process. It's like doing brain surgery but for a car. The battery charger is a safety measure as a backup just in case the voltage in the battery drops during tuning. Every tune requires the car to have enough power when you are writing to the car's computer. If anything should happen while you are writing a tune and the power randomly drops, you're screwed and your car can be completely screwed up and costing you thousands to fix all because a battery charger wasn't used. Batteries randomly fail all the time. The power from the wall and a battery charger is less likely to fail. I would NOT take the risk of tuning a car running purely of just the car's battery.
You need to check with IE. Once you buy a stage tune level…you have free access to switch between the different tunes within that stage level. I used my credits on a stage 2, so I can now switch anytime between the different tunes within the stage 2 level.
@@TheFlexxGarage so sadly I bought an A4 fwd instead of Quattro and I’m trying to figure out would it be a waste of money to tune it up since I don’t have awd 😭
Who told you that you need a Quattro to tune a car? You can tune your car and still take advantage of all the benefits. Just as long as the IE tune works for your engine spec. Only way to find out is ask them or look on their website.
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Been running stage 2 for a couple of months and finally upgraded my intercooler and installed a DV+ today, love IE
Sick!!! I freaking love it.
So you don’t NEED the intercooler to go stage 2?
You don’t NEED to do anything. But you run the risk of screwing up your engine and destroying integral parts down the road. On top of that, you will never see the true gains of the tune.
So yeah…you don’t NEED to…but be prepared for the headaches down the road.
Just like you don’t NEED to do an oil change on time and can drive a few more thousand miles and the car might drive fine but be prepared for major issues down the road.
@@TheFlexxGarage you do need a downpipe and intake when tuning a a5 right ? thats what the shop told me
Read my last comment. And if you watched my videos on my A4, I did everything how you are suppose to do before a major tune.
I got a saying, if you did anything more, it perfect anymore. It sounds amazing
I'm currently saving the money for stage 2, I'm not gonna waste my time with stage 1. Thanks for the cool video.
Nice! I never planned on stage 2 when I first got the car so I did the stage 1. It was good but I wanted more! Now I got it. Lol
I have the exact same car, color and all. I base most, if not all, of my mods off of your videos so I appreciate the help bro. Keep up the good work💪🏾🔥💯
Same here love his videos because ill know what my car can look, sound and put power down like
that's exactly why I do my videos. For myself and to help people out before they pull the trigger on a mod. Still there's trolls that don't understand that and think I waste money on modding a "slow car" and I should just buy an S4 or something fully loaded but that doesn't help me or my viewers. Anyone can buy a powerful car but as a youtuber who creates content...me buying a fully loaded powerful car and not doing any mods doesn't do anything to help the community. So instead of making 50+ mod videos...I make one "hey, look at my fully load powerful S4. Thanks for watching. See you in 5 years when I buy another car that doesn't help you out". hahahahaha
@@TheFlexxGarage 100% lol its no fun to take a powerful car and make slightly more horsepower. it is fun to take a four banger turbo and do a lot to it and make it your own tho!
@@TheFlexxGarage respect my guy. Keep doing you. Trollers are just there to let you know that you’re doing something right.
Getting my first tune on my b8.5 a4 and I’m excited
Nice 😎
The crackle tune is fun! Especially under a tunnel. One thing about IE which you probably already know, we could always switch back hehe. Love your videos man. Glad I found videos that is exactly like your car except mine is black hehe.
The Flexx 💪 pipe. Of course it is. Damn! That sounds really aggressive.
Nice car. I have a 2012 A4 2.0 Avant, Bilsteen coilovers, stasis front and rear sway bars,CTS Ko4, intake, down pipe, cat back exhaust, CTS intercooler, IE aluminum manifold (no turbo lag) all on a fresh long block from Audi. Adding stop tech slotted rotors. This car rocks! Not as quick as my 2021 TTRS, but it’s fun to drive.
Great tuning videos just amazing
Thanks! It’s fun.
@@TheFlexxGarage can you upload tuning content for jdm cars like lancer evolution 10 , Subaru wrx sti and mk4
@@TheFlexxGarage it would be great if you can
amazing im definitely Getting This Tune!
now you need the Ko4 and some fuelling, high pressure pump upgrade, and some S3 injectors, great video
Nahh. I’m good. Not trying to race my A4. I have it dialed in for my purpose and I’m good.
Also an ie intake and a q5 throttle body and water meth injection. My meth ❤ing audi scoots real good
Thank god I read the comments, NEED THAT STEERING WHEEL VIDEO.
Ever need anything at all Flex, stop by Paul Miller Audi, would be my pleasure to meet you Flexx!
NJ? maybe one day if im passing though. I might do a road trip with the R8 down the east coast. Thanks!
@@TheFlexxGarage That would be awesome brother. We host a good number of car meets at the dealer (Saturdays 9am-2pm)
I’ll send the flyer to you for the next one & have a hat ready for you 🤟🏽
Awesome video sounds great man !! I just bought a stock A4 with 87k and I’m stoked about the speed as is but the tune has changed my mind I’m ready thanks for the detailed video
Nice! Congrats and welcome! 😎🤙🏼
Debating on even doing stage one, might save up and get all the parts necessary for a jump from stock to stage 2. We also need that crackle tune video soon
Sounds amazing.
Very informative video! Thanks for simplifying the steps for noobs like me.
You made me switch to IE from apr I just order the FBO “HFC-FMIC” from ie supper hype
Nice!!! When i bought this Audi…I could have reached out to any company to partner with my build but I knew IE always made good stuff and they have one heck of a team when it comes to tech support. I already sold this car but the new owners are still loving all my mods.
that's true, the 2L engine of the audi A4 pulls way to much in 3000RPM to 3500RPM, even with the stock tune you can feel it
where did u get the new steering wheel??
I can’t wait for the exhaust system setup you will have for the Benz I wanna see what you will do with it.
I wish you got the crackle tune so I could see if it’s worth it or not.
I’m wavering back and forth myself. Not because of money or anything, I just need to know if it gets annoying after awhile lol.
Sweet car man, thanks for the vid.
As mentioned in the video, I have the crackle tune…I just haven’t changed to it yet. That’s another video. The stage2 tune comes with all those versions to switch between.
Stay tuned (pun intended) hahaha
I think I just realize how much I actually prefer drone. Maybe I’m just a straight pipe kinda guy, so I don’t mind being loud and proud
Now pair it with a DSG tune and you'll love it even more!
Only for s4 not a4
@@Datswisha are you slow?
I'm at the same stage as you - but un tuned. She sounds lovely. I've no spacer on my rear o2 sensor so i keep getting check engines but i can easily turn it off with the mx+.. My only issue is my car is right hand drive. The cat pipe is in the way for the steering rack. i had to press the pipe a little to get it passed. I still get a little vibration through the steering, it maybe isn't just pressed enough. See how you have it tuned. Look into the high pressure fuel pump piston 034 motorsport. Do you have drive select activated? I turned mine on, saved a fortune from audi. I used vcds. Your car is the same as mine, you should have no issues. When you have dynamic it changes everything. It's not just sport mode. I definitly can't wait to get mine mapped. It sounds fun :)
Mine doesn’t have drive select. It’s either D or S. That’s it.
i have a 6 speed manual, and dont want to have to upgrade the clutch. im on a budget and do you think the stage 1 is more worth it or spend the extra money on stage 2? also did you notice a big power difference when jumping from stage 1 to 2?
Stage 2 was huge difference cause it’s not just a tune, you need to also upgrade the cat to a high-flow cat.
You can always message IE directly and ask for their thoughts. They are super good in responding to people.
sounds bad asssssss
the ie downpipe removes that second resonator closest to engine correct?
No. It only removed the first resonator.
My second resonator is gone because I did my own customer exhaust setup. I did it in my quad pipe A4 video.
these engines drone like crazy at 2200-2400. Other than that rpm its great.
Yes, they do with the aftermarket cat but whatever, an aggressively tuned car isn’t suppose to be luxury quiet anyway. Lol
Looking into getting to this level with my 2010, have you notice any changes in your daily driving MPG once you got used to it (aka, stopped gunning everywhere 😂?
It does eat more fuel. Especially with the stage 2 crackle tune. But that’s because I drive in S mode all the time which shifts at higher rpms. Can’t have a quick car if you drive it to try to save fuel. Lol
@@TheFlexxGarage I was more curious about mpg while just cruising down the hwy. I'd assume with the technology available in newer cars, I should be able to have Performance and Economy in the same package.
I'm in my mid 40's and this is my first '"on ricer" "Adult" car, but I can't just totally leave it alone! 🤣
Still. I don’t know cause I only drive in S mode. Probably get the same MPG driving in comfort mode but with the high flow catted downpipe, the exhaust system will drone and get annoying. That’s why I drive in S mode cause the higher rpms kills/stops the droning.
You can always message IE and ask them based on whatever setup you plan to put in your car. Their customer service team is awesome!
Hey Flex! That steering wheel looks 🔥
Thanks. Still testing it for DMP. It’s not ready yet.
I have a 2012 Audi A4 2.0T on a stage II 93 octane crackle tune, and I feel like im not getting all the power it offers and it has all the required parts. I've been kinda having some issues with the IE intake manifold, and I belive I have to tune that as well any information would be great.
Can I hear it
are u using stock turbo ?
Do you have a turbo muffler still?
Yes
great videos ,always ,thanks , can you tell where to buy a front grill ,bumper same as yours please ,I would like to upgrade my front end.
you can get the grill on ebay for 300-400
Love the build! When you tune the car can you go straight to stage 2 & also does the down pipe you got connect straight to the Magna flow?
You can do a stage 2 if you have all the stuff I mentioned in the video. Intake, intercooler, downpipe.
No. It connects to the mid pipe that has the oem 1st resonator. My magnaflow replaced where my 2nd resonator was at.
Can you do the stage 2 93 octane crackle tune now? We wanna see that 🔥
Yes. I mentioned that in the video that I’m doing it soon.
@@TheFlexxGarage alright say less because I have a Audi A4 b8 2010 and I wanna go stage 2 after I get this exhaust done, cold air intake and down pipe done within the next couple of months
We should link up im on Nh too I have a s4
Hey could you do a video with a quick review of all engine mods up until now and what you had done before each tune
Umm…you do know that i literally have a video/review on every single little thing I’ve done to the car.
Do those paddle shifters work? Is that an S4 steering wheel? Is there a video on that? Your video was not too bad good work
There’s a whole video on it
Really nice build. Will the ie work with european models? How much the credits cost?
You from Mass ? Love the car n videos 💯👏🏼💯
I was from Mass. then NH. Now Texas.
@@TheFlexxGarage on ok well nice to hear you was here💯 an I can't wait to go back to Texas again. Well great videos n hell of a car 😍
Will the stage 2 tune with components work with the manual 6 speed gearbox + clutch or will that need to be upgraded ?
It should work. I know people with stage 3 and have there stock 6 speed in there A4
If I just want the crackle tune do I still need to install the intercooler
I think you still need too
It’s not required but you’re not getting get the most power gains outta the stage 2 tune (regular or crackle) if you don’t have a higher performance intercooler.
However, the must-have in order to do a stage 2 tune is a high flow downpipe.
@@TheFlexxGarage thank you. You're a legend.
@@TheFlexxGarage is there a stage 1 with crackle? for a b9 though not b8.5. im hella tempted if so
@@hypuhh. No, there isn't. Stock downpipe cat explodes lol
where did u get the steering wheel??? btw awesome build!
There’s a recent video on it on my TH-cam channel.
Just had a quick question. I just did the IE stage 2 on my 2013 A4 with flex fuel 2.0T (code CPMA). Used the ECS tuning 3” downpipe (‘cuse I’m cheap 😂). It was great until I put a different (non IE) intake on. It started throwing a P2177 (system lean off idle) code. Didn’t know if you or anyone else had this issue with an intake on the flex fuel engine?
That’s interesting. I don’t know the answer but hopefully someone can chime in.
@@TheFlexxGarage Put the stock air cleaner back on and it’s been fine. Everything I’ve read points to fuel injectors. Mine are probably border line and adding the intake just pushed it over the top.
Bro, have you ever tried from 0 to 100 km ? And is there a big difference between stock and stage 2 from 0 to 100.km
How does the IE tune handle flexfuel (E85)? I know the APR tune automatically switches back and forth depending on the type of fuel you put in.
Nice ride btw, I like that steering wheel, I'm debating on which tune to go with on my 2014 B8.5
You plug the IE tune dongle to the car with the laptop and select the E85 stage 2 tune. Takes 5 mins to do.
You can literally pause my video and see all the options during my tune process. The stage 2 tunes comes with a bunch of different options you can switch between. That’s why I said I’m saving the 93 octane stage2 crackle tune for another video. I have zero plans of running another octane even though I have access to them.
@@TheFlexxGarage to run e85 on the 2.0s what needs to be done to the fuel system.. I'd probably go with a methanol kit instead of corn🤔
If you get a stage 2 crackle tune do you just get crackles in it or also performance too?
Huh? A stage 2 tune is performance regardless crackle or no crackle.
what grill is that i have that same car and am looking for a grill just like that
Details are in my intercooler video where I change the grille.
So I’m getting an Audi a4 2.0t this month and I want to upgrade so it can push 300 plus hp I watched all your other videos from step 1 do you still consider it a everyday drivable car and fast?
Yes. Still is a daily. My only gripe is the hi-flow downpipe. Because it deletes the resonator…there’s some drone inside the car when just cruising at lower rpms. Hurts my head sometimes and my wife hates it. Keep in mind, I’m almost 40 so I’m older and even small things gives me headaches. Lol. Driving at higher rpms, drone goes away. Other than that, it’s been super reliable.
I know the next step would be to upgrade the turbo. That will definitely put you over 300hp. I’ve never done a turbo swap so I’m not sure how reliable it is. But my car with all my mods with a stage2 tune has been great.
@@TheFlexxGaragehey just did the same thing to my b8 did you ever find a good muffler or resonator to fix the drone with?
Did you replace your old Blow off Valve with a different one? It sounds different. Also have you experienced any Turbo lag with a BOV
Yes. I did. I mentioned that in my intercooler video. I went with a DV+ diverter valve instead of a blow off valve. I wanted to recirculate unused boost instead of just venting it all out. Just better performance especially with a tune (IMO) and you can feel the difference when going WOT between the gears.
Hey man I'm planning on running same exhaust setup with the same dp and cat. do you think its too droney and loud? If so, do u think it would sound good with 2 resonators on each side after the y pipe?
It’s droney for me because I drive a lot on low speeds at low rpms cause my wife and I take it everywhere. In higher rpms it’s not that droney. Best to just get it done and see if you like it. If not, you can always put a resonator in. I’m gonna take mine to a shop and see if they can put a custom short resonator where the first oem resonator use to be.
Planning to do the same exhaust setup on my stage 2 A4. Would you recommend keeping a resonator still on to avoid some drone? (I currently have a High Flow Cat)
I’m planning to get an aftermarket resonator welded onto the high flow downpipe. The second resonator I will keep off my car. The 1st one is more important cause it sits right underneath the driver/passenger seats where I get the most drone.
@@TheFlexxGarage okay, think I'm going with the same setup as u got in the video with a vibrant resonator in the front where the oem sits
I have down pipe and only middle rez box and its not bad at all
How much was the labor for the high flow cat and downpipe installation? Great build by the way!
Don’t remember. You gotta go to IE website for the price. I think I paid $200 or more for the install? I don’t remember cause I had a 50k mile tune up done at the same time.
I will definitely like to tune my Audi A6 but need some help with the steps
Are you going to do a big turbo? if not would like to see you do it, been following your build.
No. I’m not going to risk reliability. Some people have done it and it’s fine but I’m not risking it. Plus I’m not planning on racing or anything so there’s no point. I’m good with my stage 2.
@@TheFlexxGarage damn, have you raced anyone?
I’m about to go stage 2 on my b8.5 and I am currently running a standard blowoff vaulve. What performance difference did it make when switching to the BV+ and what made you change to it?
BOV purges excess boost and makes the loud wooosh.
DV+ diverts the excess boost back into the system to help maintain boost between shifts so the turbo doesn't have to start from scratch in spooling up to build up boost again. Motor should be more responsive between shifts.
I dont know how much of a big difference it is between both but I'll trust the nature of a DV+ functionality on paper to keep it on my car.
Please can you tell me where you got the fog light surrounds please they're sick
ECS tuning. I did a whole video on it already
I’ve had my A4 for 1.5 years, put around 14k miles on it from buying it at 52k miles but I was wondering if you’ve ran into any of the reliability issues many B8-8.5 owners have, mainly in piston ring wear causing an increased oil burn rate. I’m burning around a quart per 600 miles, and every time I floor it even to around 5k rpm I smell burning oil, causing me to have to spend a lot of money between oil changes. I was contemplating the worth of upgrading the car if these issues continue, or if it would be better to invest in something more reliable. I would love to know if you’ve had any of these issues yourself!
do maintenance before mods. the piston ring job will be easily 4k+
What year is yours? I have a 2014 bought at 64k no issues with oil until around 75-80k and same thing, aroumd 600-750 miles it needs a quart. When I floor it thoigh there’s a lot of brown/darker smoke kind of like a diesel rolling coal.
i have a 2011 a5, in 2018 audi did a recall for that issue, i guess i was lucky if u were under 80k miles it was free , so in 2018 they did that job for me and that was when the transformed a5 2018 came out and got to drive that for a month free🤑
2016 A4... no issues with oil consumption... the earlier models... 2009 to 2012 had the issues...I had a 2012 major oil consumption issues..
hey flexx was the oem resonator deleted when you put the ie down pipe in?
Unfortunately yes cause the new downpipe has a straight pipe where the oem resonator was at. I say unfortunately because the car is louder and performs better because of less restriction in the exhaust but it definitely drones when I’m cruising at low speeds. If I’m ripping it up all the time, the sound is a non-issue. But i daily my A4 and the droning is too much for my wife so I plan on having a shop put a small resonator back in.
@@TheFlexxGarage ok gotcha thanks for the help!
What steering wheel are you using
Is there anyway to find out if audi already has a tune. I bought 17 A4 with no cat and already with air intake but not sure if it has a tune? Any way to find out from IE?
You gotta take it to a shop to have them scan and read certain metrics. Cause there will be something that will show the ecu has been flashed.
But if you have no cat and no check engine light, high probability the car has a tune to factor in that cat delete.
I recently got a a4 like yours what are the list of stuff i need to go stage 2 ?
Look in the video description and go watch the videos. All the info is there.
How do you plan on passing MA inspection with the downpipe?
Watch the video again. It’s a high-flow catted downpipe. Not a catless downpipe which is illegal for public roads.
Not all down pipes have no cat. People keep throwing the term “downpipe” around the wrong way. Downpipe is an exhaust component. It can be catted or catless. Your stock car has a downpipe but it’s a catted downpipe.
In your comments I think you mentioned something about E85 for stage 2 but I dont see that on my list of available options. Am I missing something?
If you bought a stage 2 tune then it should be there. If not, you need to contact IE.
If you have a B8 E85 isn’t available from factory. 2009-2012. If you have b8.5 and don’t see the file option you should contact IE.
Will the sports cat still get it through emissions tests ?
It’s a 300cell cat. I Passed Massachusetts emissions last year and passed New Hampshire emissions this year.
@@TheFlexxGarage do you know anything about UK emissions and whether it would pass here too?
No clue. That might be a question for IE.
What engine you have in the b8.5 ? And do you have issues like excessive oil consumption, timing chain stretch and carbon build up? Thanks
Nope. Most of that was fixed in 2013+
Mine is the turbo 4cyl
@@TheFlexxGarage thanks, I'm looking at buying a feb2013 2.0 TFSI Avant Quattro, what is you engine code, so I know what to look for please?
I have an A4 2015 B8.5 like the one in the video, got it at 52k miles, started getting oil consumption about 1quart/1000 miles at around 58k, slowly it’s degraded to around 1quart/600 miles in the city and 1quart/400 miles on the highway. I have put it through lots of high rpm usage but nothing dangerous for the engine, internet suggests the piston rings wear down over time and let tiny amounts of oil burn in the gaps. I would make sure you know the car and ask about consumption issues before you buy one at a higher milage, it will save you an unbelievable amount.
@@supergilley04 it can be the piston rings but also check the pcv value I had that happen on my 2009 S4 and the pcv value was the issue so check that as well
Can I just install the ie downpipe and just a tip in the end? will it be louder like just straight pipe? No muffler and no resonator? ie downpipe still has cat right?
You can for off-road purposes but for street usage, that’s straight up illegal.
And as clearly explained in the video, the downpipe has a high-flow cat.
@@TheFlexxGarage oh. Right now I have stock exhaust, Resonator delete and muffler delete. I still have the first resonator. If I delele this resonator, will it be illegal? Sorry I'm really new in this..
whsts your oil pressure at 800 rpm? mines is at 13psi.
3300 rpm i get 46-50 psi. stage 2 APR MIL saying fuel pressure any ideas why it may say that
13 psi at 800 RPM and 46-50 psi at 3300 RPM, those numbers appear to be within the normal range. The APR Stage 2 tune increases fuel demands, and a worn HPFP may struggle to maintain the required pressure. Inspect the cam follower for wear, as it's a common weak point in these engines. All in all, I wouldn't recommend APR in general for tuning anymore. They have had way too many issues over the years and overall not a reliable source of tuning anymore. 034, IE, and jackal run the audi tuning scene now.
Lpve it! Doing it soon with my a4 6speed, Does your exhaust has test pipe or hfc?
I mentioned it in the video and showed it. It’s a high flow cat. Test pipes are illegal around here. I’m not touching that.
@@TheFlexxGarage where you located? I'm in Ontario
Do you any video with crackle tune on your A4?
Go watch the crackle tune video on my TH-cam channel or my A4 video playlist.
Do you have to tune it for the Downpipe
Yes
do you need a intercooler for stage 2? they say only downpipe
No. But if you want most outta the tune, you def need to upgrade the intake and intercooler.
do you need to tune the software if you install a downpipe?
Yah. That’s why it’s clearly tuned in the video.
And u sir have the personality and enthusiasm of a wet dish cloth thanks
Thanks! It surely paid off with over 100,000 subscribers, 25 million views, and 3 cars all paid for by TH-cam. What have you done? Lol.
I got 2014 a4 sline with full cat back non resonated exhaust and I’m wondering do I still need to buy a down pipe for stage 2 I got the iE intecooler and air intake
Yes. The stage 2 requires an IE downpipe cause the tune works specifically with the IE high-flow cat that’s part of the downpipe.
I want to do a tune on my 2019 A5 but I still have 3 years left on the warranty and I think it would void it unfortunately
Tunes don’t void warranties….dealerships void warranties. It’s always up to the dealership if they want to cover you or not. Some are cool with tunes, some aren’t. If you wanna be 100% sure you’re covered, then don’t risk it. That’s just my thought but at the end of the day, it’s your car.
@@TheFlexxGarage that's completely false with Audi. A case has to be made on warranty work by the tech directly to Audi and they do a warranty test on the ECM which will detect if it has ever been flashed or tuned. They turned down an sq5 a warranty engine because they thought putting the stock file back on would trick them.
Wrong. 1 case doesn’t mean anything. Most dealers operate on their own and are empowered to grant coverage or not on modified cars. Some don’t care about tunes but some will care. I know many Audi techs that say they warranty Audi all the time as long as the tune is not the specific reason for causing issues on the car. Again, it’s up to the dealership to decide if they will warranty your car or not. And that’s with any brand, not just Audi. That’s why I said it’s better to check with the dealer than assume 100% it’s covered, or 100% it’s not covered. Every car owner is responsible for their own actions on their car. You can’t tell them it’s not covered and you can’t tell them it’s covered cause you’re not the dealership.
Are you running the GFB DV+ or the VTA?
It’s mentioned in my intercooler video.
Please what steering wheel are you using..any link for it. Thanks
Still being tested. Not available yet. Stay tuned
@@TheFlexxGarage alright bruv, fingers crossed 🤞 🙏🏿
Can I do the same to my 2013? I’m an Infiniti guy but I retired it for a a4 but I miss the power
It can
No tunes for my b8.5 with flex yet :,(. From IE.
Dang. That’ stinks.
That's odd. I have a 2013 a4 2.0t quattro w/ flex an an ie stage 1 tune and it runs perfectly fine.
I have a stage 2 ie tune with flex fuel and it works on my 2014 b8.5 a4
Hey bro what keeps me holding back from stage 2 is that my gas stations around me are only 92oct, Will I mess up my car by running 92?
Not sure. You need to ask the team at IE. They are pretty quick to respond if you send them a message on their website.
@@TheFlexxGarage Ok will do, thanks bro, nice ride btw 👍
If you’re in WA you have to run 91 file. Or eventually down the line get a custom 92 tune. But there is also a 100 octane tune for b8 a4 that will need port meth injection to go from 92-100 octane.
What grill is that?
RS style grille. Go watch my A4 intercooler video. That’s where I installed the grille.
Hi bro
Does the stage 2 tune affect high fuel consumption?
Don’t know. Probably is the same or a tad worse than stock. It’s not like you lose so much mpg that you should be worried. I don’t pay attention to fuel consumption cause getting a stage 2 is about power, sound, and tons of fun driving the car.
IMO…It’s not about saving fuel. Even if the fuel is the same…that’s not accurate cause when you have a stage 2 tune, you will floor the crap outta the car more often and drive in higher rpms to have more fun and that requires the car to drink more then regular amount of fuel.
@@TheFlexxGarage thanks bro
Pls another question…I also have Audi a4 fwd 2015 s line model.
Done some quiet mods because I follow your videos here. My tune on the car is IE stage 2 93 octane with crackles.
My mods are
Awe tuning catback exhaust with quad tips
IE cold air intake
IE catted downpipe
IE muffler delete
Afe throttle spacer
Upgraded diverter valve with Gfb blow off valve
Apr ignition coils with new spark plugs
I’m still using the OEM stock cooler, yet to get upgraded intercooler. Will my engine be disturbed if I don’t change it on time.
Pls need your advice. Thanks
Did you do a turbo muffler delete?
Already did it in another video
Is it worth it to get one as my first car i found a deal but dont know wether to get or not?
What? Get the tune or an A4? A4 is a great first car as long as you get a 2013-2016. Stay away from the 2008-2012. Too many issues that was fixed in the 2013-2016 version. And just like any purchase (especially if it has high mileage)…get a pre purchase inspection to make sure the car is in tiptop shape and not gonna break down and cost you money to replace parts/fix. My car is 2015 and has about 50k miles. Been perfect so far. Zero issues.
As a first car id stay away. Get something more simple to get your feet wet and learn. If you buy the wrong german car thats not got good service records, it could ruin your want to be a car enthusiast
Is there any change in pick up...??
Yes
Bro, i want that IE integrated.. I used audi a4 b8.. Can you help me..
hey so my 2011 a4 ha exhaust intake and a few other lil things like coil packs and what not its at like 116k miles and is in pretty good condition however might do timing chain soon and i want to put my catless down pipe on and probs stage 2 after but im not sure if its really going to hurt the longevity of the car even is i still drive it like a normal person... so maby just downpiple and dont tune it or Maby just stage one and not 2. I guess i dont really know how it all works
Can’t do a downpipe without a stage 2 tune. They go hand and hand.
If you’re worried about longevity, then don’t do anything. Leave it as is and just enjoy it for what it is.
I personally won’t tune a car that’s high mileage until I know for a fact that everything is working really well and all parts that are worn down has been changed out and the car is in 100% tiptop shape.
@@TheFlexxGarage okay I’ll have to think about that then
Had my car tuned on stage 2 with down pipe and full bolt ons for nearly 4 years of daily driving. Zero issues
I checked the website and it didn’t have any tube for a b7 2.0
This video is on my car which is a b8/8.5. I don’t know what stuff they carry for older Audi’s. Message them and ask??
did your gas mileage increase or decrease
Don’t know. That’s the last thing on my mind. Not something I measure when I’m tuning a car for more power.
Indirectly, I probably lost mpg because I’m enjoying the car a lot more and flooring the car a lot more and driving in higher revving RPMs.
Yo bro. Do you know if a 2011 Audi A4 front grill fit on 2011 Audi A4 avant-
Sorry. I don’t know.
Yes I think u can chuck an rs4 B8 grille on there. There cheap on EBay. U should do the fogs too at the same time. I’m currently thinking about doing myself.
Does anybody know if that wire can be bought used? Dont feel like paying $180 for something ill probably use once, maybe twice.
The dongle is made to be shared with friends. It’s not tied to one vin number. Just need to load the app with credits in order to tune each car.
@The Flexx Garage thanks man. Love the channel, big help 👊🏿
I'm confused here sorry. Do you have OEM Catalytic converter or IE downpipe with high cat? I'm planning to go stage 2 but I want to make sure legal setup. I'm thinking IE 3" Catted Downpipe, Both resonators Delete, Muffler Delete and just a tip in the end. Will that be super loud? legal? OR IE 3" Catted Downpipe, 1 resonator, muffler delete and just a tip in the end?
Already clearly mentioned in video (in detail about my setup with the hi flow cat)
Muffler deletes are illegal in most states. You have to do your own research for where you live.
But why use a battery charger if it is in very good condition, it requires so much charge (current) for this small intervention?
A tune is not a small intervention. It's changing the way the car runs and operates which requires alot of system tests during the tuning process. It's like doing brain surgery but for a car.
The battery charger is a safety measure as a backup just in case the voltage in the battery drops during tuning. Every tune requires the car to have enough power when you are writing to the car's computer. If anything should happen while you are writing a tune and the power randomly drops, you're screwed and your car can be completely screwed up and costing you thousands to fix all because a battery charger wasn't used.
Batteries randomly fail all the time. The power from the wall and a battery charger is less likely to fail. I would NOT take the risk of tuning a car running purely of just the car's battery.
How much for all the updrades total?
I did a whole video on that already. It’s at the end of the A4 mods video playlist.
But how much are the “credits” as each tune costs 50 credits
You need to check with IE. Once you buy a stage tune level…you have free access to switch between the different tunes within that stage level. I used my credits on a stage 2, so I can now switch anytime between the different tunes within the stage 2 level.
When you going k04 bro.
No plans. I’m satisfied. I’ll leave that mod for the next lucky owner of my car when I sell it for one hell of a deal.
Is your A4 a Quattro ?
Yeh
@@TheFlexxGarage so sadly I bought an A4 fwd instead of Quattro and I’m trying to figure out would it be a waste of money to tune it up since I don’t have awd 😭
Who told you that you need a Quattro to tune a car? You can tune your car and still take advantage of all the benefits. Just as long as the IE tune works for your engine spec. Only way to find out is ask them or look on their website.
@@TheFlexxGarage thanks brother 🤞🏽
You got less weight advantage