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Forum: C5 Tech
11-14-2017, 02:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 546
Posted By calinator

Suspension and steering issue

I have a 2004 auto with selective ride control and stock suspension. For the last couple of years I've noticed at around highway speeds on anything near non-perfect roads and especially bad roads...
Forum: Performance Results
03-14-2017, 05:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,666
Posted By calinator

Hero C5 or generous dyno?

Went out and finally had the car tuned after 4 years of it running with only a Corsa Xtreme catback and vararam intake as only mods. It definitely needed a tune because the transmission is weakening...
Forum: C5 General
03-13-2016, 06:39 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,702
Posted By calinator

I disagree about the C5 being a high 13's car or...

I disagree about the C5 being a high 13's car or even 14s. I actually ran those times my first time out at the track until I realized I could just floor the gas off the line. I ran 13.26 three times...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-19-2015, 01:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,311
Posted By calinator

Supercharging an A4 reliability and cost

1. Will the automatic be able to hold up well if driven lightly and only hard pulls from freeway speeds and not lower speeds and idle?

2. Other than the cost of install and price of the...
Forum: C5 General
09-26-2014, 07:06 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,634
Posted By calinator

Right after this topic I see a new red Camaro SS...

Right after this topic I see a new red Camaro SS completely double parked at my local grocery store. Not an empty lot at all. I guess a lot of people really do wanna say F you to the world but it's ...
Forum: C5 General
07-13-2014, 12:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,532
Posted By calinator

So do cat backs add any power?

Or none at all, or anything performance related like throttle response? Just thought I'd make a post cause I haven't posted in a while haha. I believe it's been debated on both sides that it does or...
Forum: C5 General
05-13-2014, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 703
Posted By calinator

When I took my A4 to the strip all I did was...

When I took my A4 to the strip all I did was floor it right off the line and it never spun which was pretty shocking but true. I pre-loaded it at 1,500 rpm, probably would have have gotten better...
Forum: C5 General
04-22-2014, 05:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 509
Posted By calinator

Had a problem with reverse the other day myself...

Had a problem with reverse the other day myself (2004 A4). Moving back in reverse was fine but when I gave it gas it started shaking? :(
Forum: C5 General
03-27-2014, 02:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,673
Posted By calinator

I'm sure I'll catch flack for this since there...

I'm sure I'll catch flack for this since there are a lot of truck owners on this forum but I despise most and this boils me. In my area a majority of car owners are really responsible but when a...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-26-2014, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,670
Posted By calinator

Competitive Driving Mode

So what else does this do other than the obvious(TCS off AH on). I've noticed a stiffer pedal when on and it's supposed to make throttle response quicker right? I'm actually noticing maybe worse...
Forum: C5 General
03-22-2014, 02:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,544
Posted By calinator

This was my first mod along with Corsa Xtremes. ...

This was my first mod along with Corsa Xtremes. The performance gain was definitely there, I love the improved throttle response most.
Forum: C5 General
03-13-2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,072
Posted By calinator

Oh and 0 spin at the drag strip flooring it off...

Oh and 0 spin at the drag strip flooring it off the line my numbers were CONSISTENT!
Forum: C5 General
03-13-2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,072
Posted By calinator

Launch on the street=impossible. 3/10's throttle...

Launch on the street=impossible. 3/10's throttle on 2:73 with Hankooks will spin the tires.

At the track=Floor it right off the line lol. I revved mine to 1,500rpms but I bet not revving it at...
Forum: Performance Results
02-11-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,161
Posted By calinator

Way faster. I did 13.2 in 90 degree heat with...

Way faster. I did 13.2 in 90 degree heat with 2:73 and only a Vararam intake.
Forum: C5 General
01-25-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,837
Posted By calinator

When I pulled up at the 4-way sign and he's just...

When I pulled up at the 4-way sign and he's just sitting there before I reach it, almost like he's goading me in to not yielding so I wave him through. He swings around lights me up and the first...
Forum: C5 General
01-25-2014, 08:12 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,837
Posted By calinator

This happened to me last week at night. When he...

This happened to me last week at night. When he was leaving I said "thanks for giving me a ticket on the day my mom died. Worst day of my life capped and he had to be a jealousarrogant dbag.
Forum: C5 General
01-12-2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,834
Posted By calinator

I have a 2:73 with Hankooks. Even when the tires...

I have a 2:73 with Hankooks. Even when the tires were new any bit of slightly aggressive acceleration would cause wheel spin in hot dry weather. At the drag strip though I could floor it from the...
Forum: C5 General
01-06-2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,110
Posted By calinator

Yeah and the popping and gurgling I actually...

Yeah and the popping and gurgling I actually really enjoy. I guess a lot of people are different.
Forum: C5 General
01-06-2014, 03:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,110
Posted By calinator

Why? It runs perfectly fine with the stock...

Why? It runs perfectly fine with the stock h-pipe........
Forum: C5 General
12-07-2013, 08:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,496
Posted By calinator

I like a loud, motor boat sound, and popping. ...

I like a loud, motor boat sound, and popping. Lol sounds like i'm staying with an h pipe.
Forum: C5 General
12-01-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,531
Posted By calinator

How much did you put down and how much monthly? ...

How much did you put down and how much monthly? Or PM me if and say if you want lol im curious.
Forum: C5 General
11-24-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,412
Posted By calinator

This is exactly what I wanted to do, however I...

This is exactly what I wanted to do, however I have run into a couple financial issues like my mom being in the hospital.... :( I think the smart thing to do is hope she gets okay and save up till...
Forum: C5 General
11-23-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,412
Posted By calinator

If you want the time slips I can get them but...

If you want the time slips I can get them but don't feel like digging them up. I made 4 runs, this one was a 13.3 but my 3 others were 13.26 EXACTLY which means I wasn't spinning at all. I'm sure in...
Forum: C5 General
11-22-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 5,654
Posted By calinator

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Forum: C5 General
11-21-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,412
Posted By calinator

a dig on the street starts spinning the tires...

a dig on the street starts spinning the tires like mad even with LIGHT throttle and flooring it will just sit there and spin the tires. It's amazing what a track/well prepped track will do, flooring...
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