I installed the Wagner intercooler a few months back in my B9.5 SQ5. I'm definitely not a fan of the janky, self-tapping screws they use for the bumper bar. I mean, it's fine but other companies go to the trouble of engineering proper top brackets that mount in OE locations. For the premium that Wagner charges they should have spent a little more time in R&D making proper mounts.
@midlifemods
Жыл бұрын
I know what you mean. That part of the installation was a little sketch
@SunfishProductions
2 ай бұрын
Great video! I have watched many tuned b9.5s and I want to do the same to mine. I have a CPO warranty and can’t decide if I should go stage 1 with 034 or if I should wait until my warranty expires but that’s not until 100k miles or October 2027. What’s your experience with the tune for a daily?
@midlifemods
2 ай бұрын
Thanks! My personal experience with the 034 tune has been amazing! The driving experience went from fun to addictive. These cars have so much potential and you really get to experience that with the tune. For me, I wanted to enjoy that experience right away. I didn’t want to wait until high miles. I have not had a single tune related issue with the car. I think 034 Motorsport is the best Audi tuner in the business. They don’t want your car damaged because it will damage their reputation, so their tunes are very well balanced. Prior to tuning my car, I made sure to establish a good relationship with my dealership maintenance team. I also have a friend who saw in the video doing my work. So I’ve had regular repairs done at the dealership without any issues. And any mod related work is done by Warhammer (my friend). I think you need to find someone with a tuned car and go for a ride. You’ll be amazed.
@jozefvavrek2997
Жыл бұрын
Hi there. I like Your videos pretty funny man specially (a lot more hot mams checking You out lol). Thinking of getting one of these cars. Question, do you have to do any changes when switching to E85. Like fuel pump or any engine components? Thank You
@midlifemods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! No special hardware is required for th e85 tune; however, a lot of people install fuel sensors to ensure they're running the right levels of ethanol. I chose not to because I didn't want to mess with the fuel line. No fuel pump mods are required unless you go up to stage 2 or 3 I believe. A company called Fuel It offers blue tooth fuel sensors that a lot of people use.
@machogy15
Жыл бұрын
Hi! I found your channel from watching Jeremy and Adam's (VAG-uh) channel. Really like your content! I just dropped an intercooler into my 2023 S4 but not sure what to do with the old one so just curious if you kept it or sold it and why. Thanks!
@midlifemods
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I'm glad you found me, and thanks for watching! I kept mine JUST in case. You never know what you might have to do with these builds. I like to keep my oem parts.
@machogy15
Жыл бұрын
@@midlifemods makes sense. My old one lives in the shed next to the lawnmower. You're right, probably a good idea to hang on to it just in case
@midlifemods
Жыл бұрын
@@machogy15 maybe you should mod your lawnmower. Turbo and intercooler? 🤣
@machogy15
Жыл бұрын
@@midlifemods the stock IC was so small it could have come from a turbo charged lawnmower!
@lynxmh
Жыл бұрын
Do you regret not getting the S-Sport package with the sport rear diff? I couldn’t imagine mine without it.
@midlifemods
Жыл бұрын
Great question. Honestly, I wasn't going to buy anything less than a prestige trim with the sports package. I made an offer at a dealership, and the deal fell through. Then I found this one, and I started to realize it was perfect for mods and had the retro instrument cluster I liked. And I thought to myself "I don't need the B&O sound system because I'll be listening to the engine most of the time, the sports diff adds a tiny bit of weight and is more expensive to maintain or replace, I want a pure driving experience on track... so is the extra money really worth?" And I decided, for me, that it wasn't worth it. The appeal of modifications to a base model and a more pure driving experience in terms of rear traction was it for me. Plus, I live in southern California and don't worry much about ice or wet roads. I bet the sports diff inspires a lot of confidence and make pushing your car that much more fun, but for me, I don't regret it. But then again, it could be a case of "I don't know what I'm missing" 🙂
@lynxmh
Жыл бұрын
@@midlifemods probably much more of a case of you don’t know what you’re missing. I’m in Dallas, Texas and icy and wet. Roads are not a concern, but having a car that has the driving dynamics of a rear wheel drive base vehicle are a big importance to me. I do have a prestige, but, it’s not what I was seeking. My girlfriend has an S Q5 that is a premium plus and we love that just as much but that is of course because it has the S sport package as well. When we drove models without it there was definitely a difference. Because you tracked the car, I would think that it would’ve been a big deal and that’s why I ask. It really maximize the potential of not only the stage, one tune, but warm, portly the TCU tunes capabilities because of the torque split heavy to the rear in dynamic mode. I sincerely appreciate your response, and I am a big fan of the channel representing Texas as the midlife Audi modder. And 034 really needs to get you a sponsorship as indicated previously.
@midlifemods
Жыл бұрын
@@lynxmh thank you! Now you got me wanting to do a track comparison video! 😃 now I just need to find someone willing or wait until you come to CA 😁. Thanks for supporting the channel!
@st33d57
Жыл бұрын
Are you thinking about getting a downpipe and going stage 2 ECU?
@midlifemods
Жыл бұрын
I was, but I'm not so sure it's worth it anymore. What are your thoughts?
@st33d57
Жыл бұрын
@@midlifemods Based on the reviews I've seen I feel like stage 2 refines the stage 1 tune. imo since you already have the best intercooler on the market it wouldn't hurt to up the performance with a downpipe and tune since your car can handle it
@devloncowart2643
Жыл бұрын
The vertical filming is not fun to watch. Wheres the wide screen?
@midlifemods
Жыл бұрын
I agree! It won't happen again. It was a one-time oversight. I don't have a production crew. It's just me doing camera, audio, writing, editing... everything. For this video, I just goofed with the aspect ratio. Won't happen again.
@IainB
Жыл бұрын
You should REALLY, REALLY, REALLY install an ethanol sensor if you are going to run E85. All E85 at the pump is not created equal.
@midlifemods
Жыл бұрын
The e85 in my area is all supplied by the same supplier so I think I'm good. I stick to the Chevron station by my house. Seems to be reliable.
@IainB
Жыл бұрын
@@midlifemods Yea, I get it. These engines and ethanol tunes can get finicky if the ethanol content isn't just right. An ethanol sensor is a real easy install, if it were me I'd install it for the piece of mind of knowing for sure that the E content is correct for the tune. Great content btw. 👍
@midlifemods
Жыл бұрын
@IainB deep down I know you're right. I'm just not thrilled about messing with the fuel lines to install the sensor. I feel like it could create a weak point down the line. Probably just paranoid about nothing. And thanks for watching! I appreciate the support! Inching closer to 1k subscribers! I have a lot more content coming, but I've just been behind on editing.
@IainB
Жыл бұрын
@@midlifemods Awesome, keep up the good work!
@nickmannino8466
11 ай бұрын
The tunes for these cars that are “e85” are calibrated at e60+ have plenty of room for play. Only the hybrid turbos u need e70+
@xsswuix8336
2 ай бұрын
Hey do u need anything extra to run e85 or just the tune?
@midlifemods
2 ай бұрын
No, not unless you want to go stage 1+ or stage 2 or above. If you go stage 1+ or above, you need more hardware like the high pressure fuel pump piston upgrade
@Japplesnap
Жыл бұрын
And lag on throttle response because of the much bigger volume of air.
@midlifemods
Жыл бұрын
Is that from your experience? I don't feel any lag.
@Japplesnap
Жыл бұрын
@midlifemods Yes. It's good if you didn't notice it, but larger volume intercoolers definitely have a negative impact on response because the boost is delayed. It bothered me enough to downsize a bit, but still stay bigger than OEM. As you mentioned, once you start pushing more power, you need to keep temps under control.
@ElevatedAgenda
11 ай бұрын
@@JapplesnapWhich mid-size did you go with?
@Japplesnap
11 ай бұрын
@@ElevatedAgenda Unitronic. Better cooling than stock without creating any additional lag.
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