Got the Neuspeed/Bilsteins installed today, what the hell?
03-24-2004, 04:13 PM
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Your 2nd one, really?
That's disappointing to hear that - but I almost expect it, sorry. Did you post about it? I order you to ; ) I'm not going to be the only one that takes the heat for my negative comments about APR's exhaust on here. Out with it now.
With my MTM Stage 2; it is expensive for a temp power fix, but still rather decent nonetheless. And as I mentioned, I can get the credit for it towards an upgrade from them, or sell it and still make back a good amount.
I know I want a big turbo now, but I'm fine for the time being. I want to see what happens in the next 3-6 months.
I wasn't referring to Neuspeeds Super K04, but an actual "BIG" turbo kit. We'll see if it comes to fruition.
With my MTM Stage 2; it is expensive for a temp power fix, but still rather decent nonetheless. And as I mentioned, I can get the credit for it towards an upgrade from them, or sell it and still make back a good amount.
I know I want a big turbo now, but I'm fine for the time being. I want to see what happens in the next 3-6 months.
I wasn't referring to Neuspeeds Super K04, but an actual "BIG" turbo kit. We'll see if it comes to fruition.
03-24-2004, 04:17 PM
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Yup my 2nd one and going on a 3rd soon.
I had APR stage 1+ before and my car ran like ****. It hestitated, stalled you name it. I had it reprogrammed 3 times and they kept trying to blame it on my car of course. My first exhaust was cracking at the center resonator as if it was almost rusting. I had it replaced by pulling teeth and costing me more money, only to have it replaced by an exhaust that rubs against my driveshaft now. Me buy anything APR again? NEVAR!
03-24-2004, 04:32 PM
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You're not going to get another APR exhaust, right? Time to get MTM and be done.
This was why I did not waste anymore time and money with the "other" exhaust systems out there and went for MTM's. I had to prove to myself that the higher cost was going to be worth it - and it was. I honestly do not feel that a high quality exhaust system for our car can be made to retail for $1K or under. Not unless they just fab it and put it out for sell w/o much R&D. That means not only performance, but fitment, build quality, sound levels,.. etc. all in one package. MTM is about it in that category IMO.
So you dumped APR SW and got the Neuspeed K04 kit, but still had the APR exhaust?
So you dumped APR SW and got the Neuspeed K04 kit, but still had the APR exhaust?
03-24-2004, 05:28 PM
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You think Id actually buy another one?
No they are going to replace it (again). I would like to get a different exhaust, probably the Neuspeed exhaust (ive had good luck with their products) but I dont want to pay the money for another one. I went from APR Stage 1+ then I went to regular stage 1 with no injectors. Then I went Neuspeed 1.4bar chip, then Neuspeed 1.5bar. After that I got my K04. My K04 is actually coming out tommorrow and I am selling it.
03-24-2004, 05:45 PM
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Cuz...
I got jealous your car was slower then mine so I thought Id go back to stock. Nah Im thinking of going a different route (bigger turbo) or selling the car so I might aswell take it out now.