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Old 07-05-2007, 11:10 AM
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Hi,

I recently just purchased myself a 2004 a4 1.8t FWD auto/tiptronic.

I am starting fresh and am looking to do some all around mods but trying to stay cost efficient for now. Where is a good place to start? Intakes? chips? etc?

What companies do you recommend?

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A chip is the best bang for the buck by far. After that I would say wheels with summer tires, suspension, or exhaust in any order!
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agreed... go with a chip, intake an exhaust for performance, rims/tires and suspension for handling...
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Do you have any brand recommendations? what do you use? intake/chip companies... reasonably priced... this is just something for fun.

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I myself would suggest a slightly different order: chip, suspension (sway bar first, then shocks/springs or coilovers), wheels/tires, exhaust, K04, etc.

APR, GIAC and Revo all make flash-chips, and my preference goes in the order. For something that's really good but not cheap, MTM is another option.
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Live with the car and see what it needs. Chip is good then suspension - I like Eibach pro kits and H sport sways. Do the sways first.

I am running the Eibach pro kit with H sports sways and just love it (on an A6Q). Unless you want to spend the money I feel coilovers are a bit much for everyday use.
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I prefer the Bilstein Sport shocks, better handling...... The coilovers are too bumpy and not good for everyday use....
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