Hope you enjoy it!

B9.5 SQ5 here, and in the Seattle area too. I just went down the APR stage 1 path and it has not gone well. Tune is a bit wonky (notable surging) and the intercooler install was a disaster (poor directions, bad brackets, ill-fitting parts). In the midst of trying to remedy both issues so I won't throw APR completely under the bus yet. I'm just shocked the experience thus far given the size and popularity of APR.

Fair enough. This video definitely has that feel. I just have all the IE parts on my car right now, likely will for a few more months. The truth is, they did send me all these parts for reviews and the see how fast we can go, in exchange for some videos, so some of these videos will be IE focused. One thing I’ve noticed, is that not all the tuning companies have prioritized the same mods for this platform and many of them are just coming out now. 034 has a bunch of suspension stuff, but just now rolling out inlets, while other companies are stopping dev at stage 1. With all the variety in the tuning companies offerings, it’s tough to have just one companies parts on your car. Appreciate your feedback, feel free to drop ideas here for upcoming videos.

@@Vaguh For a video that starts with "Not sure what parts to buy?" Feel like a disclosure at the begining is fair as a bulk of your videos are comparison focused. I'm happy to see the S5 is sponsered, just feel like some transparency would be appriciated. Legit rolled my eyes through half of this video. Regardless, definitely value your opinion. Look forward to more install videos.

@@jonathanrentfrow thanks, I thought I covered that in the video (11:59), but you’re right, first thing would have been better. The car isn’t really sponsored, we’ll be swapping parts back later this year, and you’ll still get honest feedback as I install and use them.

@@Vaguh thanks for the reply. First I want to say, I don’t think you’re a disingenuous person. I do think that IE is playing loose with the rules of making this an advertised partnership. You don’t strike me as the person that would favorably review something just because you were given it or given a major discount. That said, I do think this is an advertisement at the end of the day. For your benefit, for Integrated Engineering’s benefit, and for us as viewers to continue to trust your well thought videos it should be distinguished as such. You start by thanking IE and talk about partnering with them, but I think this could all be avoided by saying “thank you integrated engineering who has partnered with us and are providing free/discounted equipment to prove what this platform is capable of” You do talk about it mid video, but leading with it keeps us all as your fans/viewers from rolling our eyes by the time you’re basically pitching the 3rd IE product. I can tell IE makes a solid product, but it shouldn’t discount their products at all if you make everyone clearly aware that they’re just sending you $$$$ of free items. Thanks for being open to feedback, and again it doesn’t discount that I do like your videos. Just felt like I was watching an extended ad via a content creator as we see now so often with social media these days.

@@trentimus5700 awesome feedback, and thank you. Those are great points and I’ll keep them in mind for future videos. Shoot me a DM on another platform and I’ll get you some swag!

Those are stage 0. 😜

Yes it will, but they are optimized when working together. That being said I know of a few who are running different ECU and TCU tunes without issues.

On the way!!

I’m going to try to get it done later this week.

@@Vaguh thanks man! Keep up the good videos

I hear ya. It’s coming, we should have videos for those too.

Same. Have a 2021 SQ5 and seems nobody, esp. APR, has an ECU tune for it. The vehicles been out on the street for almost two years now. The tuners keep saying the 2021 MY has a completely different ECU than 2018-2020. Very disappointed all said.

@@salninethousand2496 switch to IE or 034 man.

@@salninethousand2496 I have APR on my SQ7 and it’s awesome. Had them as the first tune on my S5, it’s a good tune.

Yes, in fact, I’m going to go get some in the next few days. There’s a Gateway Chevron in Snoqualmie that has e85 and a place in Marysville, I think.

In the neighborhood of 700 hp, depending on you fuel with a hpfp.

They’re good. The rings are for the quick connect fittings, which I do plan to put on before I hit the track. The hose wouldn’t go over that ring.

Technically you can do stage without and intercooler, but I would recommend it as stage .5 . Stage 2 will have things running slightly hotter. An intercooler will help keep your temps down and power up during any spirited driving.

Shit, I'd be getting an intercooler and a vent temp mount. 2 pulls in summer weather and dadmobile will be saying *aha no stop*

Yeah, I’ll see if I can find the link after work. When The Turbo Engineers first announced it, there was a blog post somewhere. The main difference is the 810 has less back pressure, and more fins on one of the blades. They estimated another 100 HP possible over the 710.

Nah. I had a Funk Motorsport turbo blanket on with the TTE710. Back to running it normally with the engine cover back on my TTE810

That build is a great choice!! Use code itspronouncedVAGUH at checkout at IE to save about 5%.

@@Vaguh Thanks! Appreciate the feedback and will definitely use the code.

Who cares about power, the sound it makes is worth every penny.

stage one with ie upgrades is around 2k. going the cheap route i would say around $600. stage 2 with ie is probably $1500, cheap route 800. stage three would be around 5k.

I haven’t heard of any engines getting torched, but have seen one person with injector issues. Although, that happened prior to him tuning. Also, I haven’t had any issues with mine. Some people have been switching plugs, but I e stuck with OEM and haven’t had any issues through 25 k miles with all the testing and tuning.

@@Vaguh Thank you for the reply! That gives me some more confidence. I appreciate it and I love your videos.

I’ve been testing a bunch of tunes and hardy for the car. Currently on stage 3 running IE and 034. Check out my latest dyno video.

Knowing what I know now, if it were my money, I’d stick with the one I started with. There’s not a huge noticeable difference between the two unless you’re really pushing it at the track, and even then they drive really similar. 034 TCU shifts really hard and aggressive and IE is more aggressive on launch. What stage software are you running?

@@Vaguh stage i ecu and stage 2 tcu. but I've bought every upgrade, except injectors, and a hybrid turbo. I just have to install everything. so I'm gonna be upgrading to stage two tcu soon

So, I have to say that I haven’t driven the current revision of the 034 stage 2 tune. I went to stage 3 and started beta testing before it came out. I do plan to go back and do a comparison of all the stage 2 tunes once I complete the stage 3 video series that kicks off tomorrow. Prior to that they were both great to drive. I didn’t have the same experience as some others on the launch with 034. IE launched harder. Drivability between the two was really similar with IE having additional crackles. 034 has since added those. Here’s a bunch of data from my track times for all the stage 1 1/4 runs. Check it out on a computer. www.vaguh.com/blog/cyf695nfxbvuqliof9kis2lfmyj8hd

@@Vaguh I appreciate the response! Which one do you think FELT more aggressive? Keep doing what you’re doing man can’t wait for the future videos!

@@petarkiteski4502 at the time, IE. It launches harder and crackled. Their throttle mapping seemed a little more aggressive as well. 034 got the tuner from APR for their last revisions and I think their tune drives more aggressively now, though. I’m looking forward to seeing what it’s like.

@@Vaguh Would love to see how a stage 1 and 2 tune with IE vs newer 034 turns out. Looking to go stage 1 or 2 and maintain there for the car's long term health's sake. Thanks for the great vids and showing us your journey!

@@Vaguh Thanks for the track results! Looks like IE had the best results for stage 1 and across the board. What were your mods for stage 1? Intake and intercooler only?

Coming up… If you don’t want to wait you can go here. Www.Performancebyie.com

Likely this summer when I go back to the stock turbo and do stage 2 testing. It wasn’t available until after I put the hybrid turbo on. I’m pretty excited to see how it runs.

@@Vaguh Got it, I have the Stage 2 tune just scared to do the e85. Worried about the warranty and if the pumps can keep up

@@camfiorini you should be fine. They pulled back the power to maintain safe operation for the hpfp. Only be concerned if you’re doing it in low DA. Like sub -800.

@@camfiorini also, the most you will likely see happen is fuel cut from the hpfp if it can’t keep up. I’m confident, that 034 backed the tune off enough to keep that from happening.

@@Vaguh Ok thanks for the info - I'm gonna switch on my next tank and get some vbox data

That’s a great idea. I’ll find a local A4/5 and start making some content!