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    B8 RS5 airbag cover removal and installation video

    My latest video, hope you find it entertaining!
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    Airbag cover removal and replacement thread

    My latest video where I install a way cool airbag cover on my RS5 steering wheel. I'm sure it's similar to the A5 and S5.
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    RMR transmission cooler for the RS5

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    Pfl rs5 Vs FL rs5 help.

    Everything is basically the same year to year although there were internal changes to the S-Tronic which is the Borg Warner DL-501 dual clutch gearbox. Specifically, there were revisions to the mechatronics unit used to control the gearbox. Earlier versions B8, pre facelift, are far more prone...
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    B8.5 RS5 launch and canyon run with JHM stage 2 ECU/TCU tune

    A short teaser video while I edit two hours of footage. Full launch control mode plus a snippet of a canyon run in Mexico. Good fun and enjoy. The stage 2 is to die for. Seriously transforms the car into a true monster. Jump on it as soon as it becomes widely available. I've had it for a few...
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    B8.5 RS5 air pump hose relocation, show off those red valve covers!

    I'm on the other side of the pond but thought I'd share anyway... Who doesn't love red valve covers? I don't often venture into the aesthetic mods, mostly because I can afford to have performance or aesthetics but not both. This is one of my latest endeavors (inspired by Asher, aka Mr...
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    Launching - best practice?

    Wait. You're running a 10.9 second quarter mile (1320ft, not 400m) in a completely stock B9 RS5? That's by far the fastest time by over 1.3 seconds. Typically, a stock car runs about 12.2 seconds. There's one other RS5 I know of which ran a low 11 but had a full exhaust and downpipes...
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    JHM Stage II tune, JHM exhaust and dyno run, B8.5 RS5

    A few new videos featuring JHM's new 2.75" stainless, valved exhaust, their stage II ECU/TCU tune combo. Looks like I'm netting over 40 wheel hp and it's still in beta. I think they'll eek out a few more safe hp before it's officially released. The exhaust is just pure evil yet quiet enough...
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    Help!!

    Audi updated the mechatronic some time in 2012 and the 2013+ models have the updated unit which is less problematic. I believe the infotainment system was also updated. Otherwise, same engine and basically the same transmission. I'm sure some of the packages were different as well but I'm not...
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    Old shape RS5 help

    The JHM tune is super reasonable, $700 USD. I think the stage 2 TCU tune will be about the same but I'm guessing. With the stage 2 tune, the hp is free, you're really paying for the transmission tune (TCU) which unlocks additional hp. It's crazy how intertwined the code is between the two. I...
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    Old shape RS5 help

    Depending on the tune (remap), you're looking at about 50hp. The best bang for the buck is the Stage 1 JH Motorsports tune. I've been running this tune for a while and made 25 more wheel hp on a dyno. Stage 2, with a TCU tune is imminent and will release more hp, higher redline and a bunch of...
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    DIY carbon cleaning for the B8/8.5 RS5

    Part two
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    DIY carbon cleaning for the B8/8.5 RS5

    Pertains to the RS4 as well! Part one. I'm editing the video for part two and will update with a link when it's done.
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    B8.5 RS5 transmission service how to video

    Not the shortest video but it's a complicated procedure that one can do in their own garage.
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    RS5 B8.5 DIY service position video

    A little how-to video on placing the RS5 into service position.
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    Oil and filter Change

    Here's a video I did of the top extraction method for oil changes. There's an initial cash outlay for the tools but it probably comes out being less than what a dealer charges for one change.
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    Oil and filter Change

    I'd go with Motul Specific myself and I'd use an extractor to change the oil from the top via the dipstick. I'm sure it's there just like on the B8/8.5's. Mine's hidden under the driver's side intake duct and it doesn't have an actual dipstick, just a plug. Has to be one somewhere. The...
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    The Official RS5 photo thread...

    An exhaust on the RS5 is very much a "must have" as it's such a great-sounding engine. Here's a vid of the AWE touring vs. the Track. Touring is my car.
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    Old shape RS5 help

    The RS5 isn't exactly lightweight but it's not a barge either and it's an excellent handling car which goes against logic in that if you drive it right, it doesn't understeer. You can actually hang the tail out on these beasts. Are you looking at the B8 pre-facelift or a B8.5 facelift...
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    Wavey Discs

    I'd try upgrading to the ECS disks as they're full floating and will provide more even pad wear and enhanced braking. Plus you'll shed a few kilos vs. the OEM disks. Did I mention they make your car look sexy? No affiliation with ECS, just a regular customer...
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