300 HP Stage 2 step by step tune on Audi A4 (B8.5) 2008-2016

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In this video, I add more horsepower with an IE performance downpipe and my 2015 Audi A4 B8.5 S-Line gets a stage 2 tune from IE Integrated Engineering.
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@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

DO YOU LIKE ANY OF MY OTHER MODS ON MY AUDI A4? If so, I have over 35 more mod videos in my Audi A4 video playlist here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ebGFdtOTl8-1Y3k.html

@threenintyyou3412 2 жыл бұрын

I got a saying, if you did anything more, it perfect anymore. It sounds amazing

@wolfguard1180 2 жыл бұрын

I'm currently saving the money for stage 2, I'm not gonna waste my time with stage 1. Thanks for the cool video.

@TheFlexxGarage 2 жыл бұрын

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

@grantbradley5084 Жыл бұрын

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.

@marcsalamat3045 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@TheGhostdenied 2 жыл бұрын

Been running stage 2 for a couple of months and finally upgraded my intercooler and installed a DV+ today, love IE

@TheFlexxGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Sick!!! I freaking love it.

@FSTEGG Жыл бұрын

So you don’t NEED the intercooler to go stage 2?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@michaeleric6405 Жыл бұрын

@@TheFlexxGarage you do need a downpipe and intake when tuning a a5 right ? thats what the shop told me

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@KoloTv_ 2 жыл бұрын

amazing im definitely Getting This Tune!

@WorkHardPlayHardTV-1 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing.

@jamesgrze1876 2 жыл бұрын

Getting my first tune on my b8.5 a4 and I’m excited

@TheFlexxGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Nice 😎

@ripalltrac Жыл бұрын

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

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

Nice! Congrats and welcome! 😎🤙🏼

@BigPapi33 2 жыл бұрын

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💪🏾🔥💯

@zackhouck5763 2 жыл бұрын

Same here love his videos because ill know what my car can look, sound and put power down like

@TheFlexxGarage 2 жыл бұрын

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

@zackhouck5763 2 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@BigPapi33 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFlexxGarage respect my guy. Keep doing you. Trollers are just there to let you know that you’re doing something right.

@The_McD 2 жыл бұрын

The Flexx 💪 pipe. Of course it is. Damn! That sounds really aggressive.

@samosity123 8 ай бұрын

Very informative video! Thanks for simplifying the steps for noobs like me.

@ibrahimjubayer8373 2 жыл бұрын

Great tuning videos just amazing

@TheFlexxGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s fun.

@ibrahimjubayer8373 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFlexxGarage can you upload tuning content for jdm cars like lancer evolution 10 , Subaru wrx sti and mk4

@ibrahimjubayer8373 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFlexxGarage it would be great if you can

@necoyt1625 Жыл бұрын

Hey Flex! That steering wheel looks 🔥

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Still testing it for DMP. It’s not ready yet.

@JohnnyVichi Жыл бұрын

sounds bad asssssss

@the_bionic_rooster2742 3 ай бұрын

You made me switch to IE from apr I just order the FBO “HFC-FMIC” from ie supper hype

@TheFlexxGarage 3 ай бұрын

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.

@roumanrizk3127 Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait for the exhaust system setup you will have for the Benz I wanna see what you will do with it.

@nicolasboukas6491 Жыл бұрын

now you need the Ko4 and some fuelling, high pressure pump upgrade, and some S3 injectors, great video

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

Nahh. I’m good. Not trying to race my A4. I have it dialed in for my purpose and I’m good.

@gasNmudtv 5 ай бұрын

Also an ie intake and a q5 throttle body and water meth injection. My meth ❤ing audi scoots real good

@CharlieBomb 2 жыл бұрын

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

@joematos 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

NJ? maybe one day if im passing though. I might do a road trip with the R8 down the east coast. Thanks!

@joematos 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 🤟🏽

@TurunHenkka Жыл бұрын

Really nice build. Will the ie work with european models? How much the credits cost?

@leonbusby4357 2 ай бұрын

You from Mass ? Love the car n videos 💯👏🏼💯

@TheFlexxGarage 2 ай бұрын

I was from Mass. then NH. Now Texas.

@leonbusby4357 2 ай бұрын

@@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 😍

@likemango8039 Жыл бұрын

where did u get the new steering wheel??

@tagapiouplayz3737 Жыл бұрын

Will the stage 2 tune with components work with the manual 6 speed gearbox + clutch or will that need to be upgraded ?

@ugurkarabulut8598 Жыл бұрын

are u using stock turbo ?

@Gabriel-rq1wl Жыл бұрын

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?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@Khaled.Kassem Жыл бұрын

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

@darentompkins4604 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@TheFlexxGarage 2 жыл бұрын

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

@assanengom8523 Жыл бұрын

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

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

Umm…you do know that i literally have a video/review on every single little thing I’ve done to the car.

@blizteredthumbs7911 Жыл бұрын

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 :)

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

Mine doesn’t have drive select. It’s either D or S. That’s it.

@mofobucs Жыл бұрын

What did it dyno? This is the same 2.0 that is in the 2017A6 correct? Correct me if I'm wrong, you only have a downpipe, intercooler , tune and air intake? Stock fuel system?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

I did videos on everything installed on my car. Tornado Tuning Pedal tune Tornado Tuning Turbo muffler delete Custom Magnaflow Exhaust DV+ diverter valve IE Intake IE Intercooler IE upgraded Charge pipes IE High flow catted downpipe IE Stage 2 tune on 93 octane (non-crackle) I’m not screwing with the fuel system. I’m not racing anyone. Just want a more fun car to drive while showing people how I did the installs.

@krispipermel 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@zackhouck5763 2 жыл бұрын

you can get the grill on ebay for 300-400

@shamarpowell3002 Жыл бұрын

I will definitely like to tune my Audi A6 but need some help with the steps

@mediocr3710 Жыл бұрын

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?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@ccflan Жыл бұрын

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

@you_liked_this_comment2111 Жыл бұрын

How much was the labor for the high flow cat and downpipe installation? Great build by the way!

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@coultphoto Жыл бұрын

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

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@mofobucs Жыл бұрын

@@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🤔

@threenintyyou3412 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Chillerbot445 3 ай бұрын

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.

@seanmcsharry2004 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TheFlexxGarage 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@colincorboy5404 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@TheFlexxGarage 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ReminderHD Жыл бұрын

where did u get the steering wheel??? btw awesome build!

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

There’s a recent video on it on my KZfaq channel.

@Byefriendo Жыл бұрын

these engines drone like crazy at 2200-2400. Other than that rpm its great.

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

Yes, they do with the aftermarket cat but whatever, an aggressively tuned car isn’t suppose to be luxury quiet anyway. Lol

@briannohc8444 2 жыл бұрын

What steering wheel are you using

@silvermannnnnnn 11 сағат бұрын

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

@TheFlexxGarage 10 сағат бұрын

There’s a whole video on it

@Thanhzor 2 жыл бұрын

Now pair it with a DSG tune and you'll love it even more!

@Datswisha 2 жыл бұрын

Only for s4 not a4

@Gucici_yt 2 жыл бұрын

@@Datswisha are you slow?

@eli7565 Жыл бұрын

Are you going to do a big turbo? if not would like to see you do it, been following your build.

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@eli7565 Жыл бұрын

@@TheFlexxGarage damn, have you raced anyone?

@champplays1506 Жыл бұрын

If you get a stage 2 crackle tune do you just get crackles in it or also performance too?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

Huh? A stage 2 tune is performance regardless crackle or no crackle.

@ebraheimaku6212 2 жыл бұрын

We should link up im on Nh too I have a s4

@andrewchen9198 Жыл бұрын

hey flexx was the oem resonator deleted when you put the ie down pipe in?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@andrewchen9198 Жыл бұрын

@@TheFlexxGarage ok gotcha thanks for the help!

@anthonymorones7176 Жыл бұрын

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?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

If you bought a stage 2 tune then it should be there. If not, you need to contact IE.

@synex5358 Жыл бұрын

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.

@wb4901 Жыл бұрын

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)

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@wb4901 Жыл бұрын

@@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

@gasNmudtv 5 ай бұрын

I have down pipe and only middle rez box and its not bad at all

@LuckyWill311 3 ай бұрын

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 😂?

@TheFlexxGarage 3 ай бұрын

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

@LuckyWill311 3 ай бұрын

@@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! 🤣

@TheFlexxGarage 3 ай бұрын

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!

@kryptonic6832 4 ай бұрын

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?

@TheFlexxGarage 4 ай бұрын

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.

@Trains0505 3 ай бұрын

@@TheFlexxGaragehey just did the same thing to my b8 did you ever find a good muffler or resonator to fix the drone with?

@DkPlayz Жыл бұрын

Can you do the stage 2 93 octane crackle tune now? We wanna see that 🔥

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

Yes. I mentioned that in the video that I’m doing it soon.

@DkPlayz Жыл бұрын

@@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

@chris.peters Жыл бұрын

Please can you tell me where you got the fog light surrounds please they're sick

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

ECS tuning. I did a whole video on it already

@sailboatships2043 Жыл бұрын

How do you plan on passing MA inspection with the downpipe?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@CharlieBomb 9 ай бұрын

the ie downpipe removes that second resonator closest to engine correct?

@TheFlexxGarage 9 ай бұрын

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.

@manworksmanworks5680 Жыл бұрын

Bro, i want that IE integrated.. I used audi a4 b8.. Can you help me..

@atlant2566 10 ай бұрын

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?

@TheFlexxGarage 10 ай бұрын

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.

@TheSeyvon Жыл бұрын

Are you running the GFB DV+ or the VTA?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

It’s mentioned in my intercooler video.

@tyshawn212 Жыл бұрын

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

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@keenanlee2815 Жыл бұрын

do you need to tune the software if you install a downpipe?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

Yah. That’s why it’s clearly tuned in the video.

@JohnEvans-ct6mz Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

That’s interesting. I don’t know the answer but hopefully someone can chime in.

@JohnEvans-ct6mz Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@dancehallexposed6193 Ай бұрын

I recently got a a4 like yours what are the list of stuff i need to go stage 2 ?

@TheFlexxGarage Ай бұрын

Look in the video description and go watch the videos. All the info is there.

@raedin4190 Жыл бұрын

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

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

Nope. Most of that was fixed in 2013+ Mine is the turbo 4cyl

@raedin4190 Жыл бұрын

@@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?

@supergilley04 Жыл бұрын

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.

@raphaelsmith5699 Ай бұрын

@@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

@twolegittooquit3114 Жыл бұрын

Do you have to tune it for the Downpipe

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

Yes

@supergilley04 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@owensolerr 2 жыл бұрын

do maintenance before mods. the piston ring job will be easily 4k+

@MikeyFa5 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@michaeleric6405 Жыл бұрын

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🤑

@paulmcdonald4470 Жыл бұрын

2016 A4... no issues with oil consumption... the earlier models... 2009 to 2012 had the issues...I had a 2012 major oil consumption issues..

@00ZERODRAGON00 Жыл бұрын

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?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@00ZERODRAGON00 Жыл бұрын

@@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..

@AkaFyuse 9 ай бұрын

Do you have a turbo muffler still?

@TheFlexxGarage 9 ай бұрын

Yes

@zackb8454 Жыл бұрын

what grill is that i have that same car and am looking for a grill just like that

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

Details are in my intercooler video where I change the grille.

@jlopez2351 7 ай бұрын

Do you any video with crackle tune on your A4?

@TheFlexxGarage 7 ай бұрын

Go watch the crackle tune video on my KZfaq channel or my A4 video playlist.

@MLG_ZAP 8 ай бұрын

do you need a intercooler for stage 2? they say only downpipe

@TheFlexxGarage 8 ай бұрын

No. But if you want most outta the tune, you def need to upgrade the intake and intercooler.

@edwardansah311 Жыл бұрын

Hi bro Does the stage 2 tune affect high fuel consumption?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@edwardansah311 Жыл бұрын

@@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

@tyheitman4167 Жыл бұрын

did your gas mileage increase or decrease

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@tagapiouplayz3737 Жыл бұрын

Will the sports cat still get it through emissions tests ?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

It’s a 300cell cat. I Passed Massachusetts emissions last year and passed New Hampshire emissions this year.

@tagapiouplayz3737 Жыл бұрын

@@TheFlexxGarage do you know anything about UK emissions and whether it would pass here too?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

No clue. That might be a question for IE.

@NoDiddyllc 6 ай бұрын

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

@TheFlexxGarage 6 ай бұрын

It can

@highachievers-rr7ve Жыл бұрын

Did you do a turbo muffler delete?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

Already did it in another video

@polatalemdar6397 10 ай бұрын

0-100 km/h (62)mp/h ???

@mirza7532 2 жыл бұрын

Lpve it! Doing it soon with my a4 6speed, Does your exhaust has test pipe or hfc?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@mirza7532 Жыл бұрын

@@TheFlexxGarage where you located? I'm in Ontario

@S4_QUATTROPOWER Жыл бұрын

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?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@S4_QUATTROPOWER Жыл бұрын

@@TheFlexxGarage Ok will do, thanks bro, nice ride btw 👍

@hunter.220 Жыл бұрын

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.

@waltersandoval6269 Жыл бұрын

Is it worth it to get one as my first car i found a deal but dont know wether to get or not?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@gasNmudtv 5 ай бұрын

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

@_Ambush Жыл бұрын

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

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@TheCBD35 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@00ZERODRAGON00 Жыл бұрын

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?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@karan90980 Жыл бұрын

Is there any change in pick up...??

@michaelbruton1456 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@cammgt3rs370 2 жыл бұрын

When you going k04 bro.

@TheFlexxGarage 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@2525miche Жыл бұрын

But why use a battery charger if it is in very good condition, it requires so much charge (current) for this small intervention?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@danielirving7209 Жыл бұрын

But how much are the “credits” as each tune costs 50 credits

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@edwardansah311 2 жыл бұрын

Please what steering wheel are you using..any link for it. Thanks

@TheFlexxGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Still being tested. Not available yet. Stay tuned

@edwardansah311 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFlexxGarage alright bruv, fingers crossed 🤞 🙏🏿

@k5warrior115 Жыл бұрын

Is it 300whp or 300 to the crank

@uhhMoves Жыл бұрын

Crank

@Sky2023S Жыл бұрын

Is this reversible cuz I got a warranty on my car and I doubt they would fix anything if I tune it

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

It is fully reversible if you go back to your stock cat….but warranty coverage is not up to a mod, it’s purely up to the provider for the warranty. Even if you reverse something, doesn’t guarantee they’ll cover you. And that goes for any mod, not just a tune.

@Sky2023S Жыл бұрын

@@TheFlexxGarage hmm cuz I got mine with 68k miles 2010 for 16k I'm definitely doing stage 1 like I said I'm wondering if I go for it I don't wanna drop my warranty and I'm bought it from Ken g

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

If you’re concerned with warranty, don’t do it. A tuning company can say all day long that a tune doesn’t affect warranty..and they could be right but again, the warranty company has the final say. Warranty company can drop for for any reason they want.

@Sky2023S Жыл бұрын

@@TheFlexxGarage well that's why I ask if this is reversible cuz I get free oil change pretty much everything covered and with only 68k miles it should be good for a while like I said my biggest question I don't know if you know or not is if I reverse to stock would they find out ?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

And that’s why i said if you are concerned, don’t do it. Any change to the ecu can be tracked even if reversed. That’s why I won’t tune my R8. I have an expensive warranty and no way I’m losing coverage. I don’t care what a shop says or what KZfaq says. Any mods reversible or not will make a warranty company question your car.

@Chmarksman Жыл бұрын

Yo bro. Do you know if a 2011 Audi A4 front grill fit on 2011 Audi A4 avant-

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

Sorry. I don’t know.

@rabmccudden683 Жыл бұрын

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.

@papi_achulo6672 Ай бұрын

I checked the website and it didn’t have any tube for a b7 2.0

@TheFlexxGarage Ай бұрын

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??

@roCsnipe Жыл бұрын

No tunes for my b8.5 with flex yet :,(. From IE.

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

Dang. That’ stinks.

@cabanjosue Жыл бұрын

That's odd. I have a 2013 a4 2.0t quattro w/ flex an an ie stage 1 tune and it runs perfectly fine.

@andrewcurtis5336 Жыл бұрын

I have a stage 2 ie tune with flex fuel and it works on my 2014 b8.5 a4

@tristanschianni2608 25 күн бұрын

How much for all the updrades total?

@TheFlexxGarage 25 күн бұрын

I did a whole video on that already. It’s at the end of the A4 mods video playlist.

@dagobertobaez8528 6 ай бұрын

Bro, I have a question, how do you solve the oil burning that those cars have?

@TheFlexxGarage 6 ай бұрын

Doesn’t happen on my car. Happens mainly on the prefacelift B8. I don’t know what to do. There’s plenty of stuff in the Audi forums on it.

@dagobertobaez8528 6 ай бұрын

@@TheFlexxGarage entonces quieres decir que solo pasa en los audi b8 no en los b8.5?

@TheFlexxGarage 6 ай бұрын

Huh? I’m not Hispanic. I don’t speak or read Spanish.

@dagobertobaez8528 6 ай бұрын

@@TheFlexxGarage Sorry brother, what I wanted to say is that only the Audi B8 has that problem, not the B8.5.

@TankPlayz 6 ай бұрын

@@dagobertobaez8528 My 8.5 burns some oil not a lot, i got 5k on oil changes and ill usually go through 2.5 qts

@stephenjohn841 Жыл бұрын

Does anybody know if that wire can be bought used? Dont feel like paying $180 for something ill probably use once, maybe twice.

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

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.

@stephenjohn841 Жыл бұрын

@The Flexx Garage thanks man. Love the channel, big help 👊🏿

@fiehry631 10 ай бұрын

Is stage too okay for daily driving? I would love to get one but I daily drive my a4 and for reliability purposes idk if I should commit

@TheFlexxGarage 10 ай бұрын

yes, its fine. The only issue is the droning noise from having no resonator cause the new highflow catted downpipe has no resonator.

@fiehry631 10 ай бұрын

@@TheFlexxGarage thanks for the reply man this has me very excited for the future, I appreciate all the videos in the a4 I have gotten a lot of inspo on parts and just knowledge on the car and tuning! Best a4 videos in the game man

@Thin03 10 ай бұрын

@@TheFlexxGaragei just bought a IE stage 2, CTS HFC, and turbo muffler delete, I’ve never been more excited I’m ngl I deadass little kid leg kicked thinking about it bro.