Audi S5 Wheel & AWE Exhaust Install
07-20-2012, 12:25 PM
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Audi S5 Wheel & AWE Exhaust Install
I had some upgrades done to my Audi S5 V8 this past weekend.
Just wanted to share the install with everyone and give some shout-outs to people who helped it along the way.
** Alan Wei @ Mod Bargains (714-582-3330) really hooked it up with the AWE Touring exhaust. Normal lead time was 8 weeks as AWE exhausts are all custom made but he had one in stock for me. He’s not just a salesmen, he’s a tuner himself so I wouldn’t hesitate to call him if you had any questions.
** Deron Johnson @ Audi North Scottsdale (480-538-4061) was amazing from start to finish on ordering my wheel set from Germany. Not only was the price good but he was completely transparent throughout the entire process. Deron even sent me photos of the wheels once they arrived on pallets from Germany to make sure I was completely happy.
** John Voss @ AWE Tuning (jvoss@AWE-TUNING.COM) was tremendous in answering any questions I had with the AWE exhaust. He’s patient, knowledgeable, and overall a really nice guy. He truly put any qualms that I had about installing an aftermarket exhaust to rest. Needless to say, I don’t have any regrets about the exhaust. None.
** Dion Malet @ Drive Auto Works in Lyndhurst NJ (201-340-4705) did a great job on the exhaust and wheel install. He’s the owner of the shop and is very knowledgeable on anything VAG related. Dion & Aldwin are both ASE certified mechanics and have worked on Audi’s for +10 years. Dion opened the shop after working at DCH Audi in Millburn and brought Aldwin and few other mechs over to Drive Auto Works. When I was in the shop they had an RS4 & RS6 sitting & awaiting engine mods, so these boys do serious work on high end Audi’s.
My baby getting lifted up:
The stock 1-piece exhaust:
Dion (left) & Aldwin (right) mounting & balancing:
Dion being the boss and Kevin prepping the wheels for the car:
Doesn’t Dion look good in a compact Chevy?
Kevin getting the exhaust fitted:
The shiny AWE plate w/ serial:
Aldwin fitting the exhaust tips:
The finished product:
Hope you guys enjoy!
Just wanted to share the install with everyone and give some shout-outs to people who helped it along the way.
** Alan Wei @ Mod Bargains (714-582-3330) really hooked it up with the AWE Touring exhaust. Normal lead time was 8 weeks as AWE exhausts are all custom made but he had one in stock for me. He’s not just a salesmen, he’s a tuner himself so I wouldn’t hesitate to call him if you had any questions.
** Deron Johnson @ Audi North Scottsdale (480-538-4061) was amazing from start to finish on ordering my wheel set from Germany. Not only was the price good but he was completely transparent throughout the entire process. Deron even sent me photos of the wheels once they arrived on pallets from Germany to make sure I was completely happy.
** John Voss @ AWE Tuning (jvoss@AWE-TUNING.COM) was tremendous in answering any questions I had with the AWE exhaust. He’s patient, knowledgeable, and overall a really nice guy. He truly put any qualms that I had about installing an aftermarket exhaust to rest. Needless to say, I don’t have any regrets about the exhaust. None.
** Dion Malet @ Drive Auto Works in Lyndhurst NJ (201-340-4705) did a great job on the exhaust and wheel install. He’s the owner of the shop and is very knowledgeable on anything VAG related. Dion & Aldwin are both ASE certified mechanics and have worked on Audi’s for +10 years. Dion opened the shop after working at DCH Audi in Millburn and brought Aldwin and few other mechs over to Drive Auto Works. When I was in the shop they had an RS4 & RS6 sitting & awaiting engine mods, so these boys do serious work on high end Audi’s.
My baby getting lifted up:
The stock 1-piece exhaust:
Dion (left) & Aldwin (right) mounting & balancing:
Dion being the boss and Kevin prepping the wheels for the car:
Doesn’t Dion look good in a compact Chevy?
Kevin getting the exhaust fitted:
The shiny AWE plate w/ serial:
Aldwin fitting the exhaust tips:
The finished product:
Hope you guys enjoy!
07-20-2012, 05:56 PM
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Great wheels. What kind of wheels and tires are these ? 19's or 20's? Looks like the old tires are Conti DW's? I look my old wheels on my 2011 but the new ones on the 2013 are fair at best.. To hard to clean. My choice is 19's or 20" . Any difference in ride with 20's vs 19's. Anyone can answer.
Thanks in advance and nice car.
Thanks in advance and nice car.
Last edited by wreck111; 07-20-2012 at 06:19 PM.
07-20-2012, 05:57 PM
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Wow, very nice job. Love the "old" wheels, but the new ones are MUCH better. Would appreciate to get your input on the AWE touring and why you did not choose the Track. Also, did you look into Stasis? I am having some rock chips repaired on my S5, but the next step is exhaust and APR Carbonio intake. Kudos on the car, looks AWEsome!!!
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