The last decade has brought with it many challenges in the automotive design & engineering world. One of the biggest is the increasing emissions regulations and concerns. Since 2010 and even...
The year is quickly coming to a close, and that means the end of a wild decade in the automotive world. Looking back across the last ten years, there have been a number of influential designs that are shaping what this next decade is going to become. If there's one feature that can make or break...
It's well known in the community that some of the best value Audi models you can buy right now are the Audi B8 A4s in all of their variants. Now depreciated to remarkably low prices, the B8 A4 is one of the most affordable cars that still has modern styling, allowing it blend in seamlessly with...
Just because you start a family doesn’t mean you must resort to a pedestrian minivan. Just look at what Tim Tranquill did with his 2014 Audi SQ5. The B8 SQ5 is a handsome SUV to start, but with a modest drop, wheels to fill the arches, and the right touches, it goes to supercharged and...
Maybe you just bought a MK7 Volkswagen or Audi and already want to make it feel better than stock. Or maybe you've had it for a while and your shifter is just feeling a little worn out. One of the best value upgrades you can make for your manual transmission-equipped car is a short shift kit with...
It wasn’t the first car to market as a full-time all-wheel drive, but the Audi Ur-Quattro remains special in the hearts of European car fans across the world. Yes, we can all agree that the 1980 AMC Eagle was the first car in the US to bring all-wheel drive (AWD) to the market. In the States, the...
Are the brakes on your MK7 Volkswagen GTI or Audi nearing the end of their usable life? If so, this Zimmerman brake kit not only replaces your warped rotors and worn out pads, but it offers cost-effective benefits over OEM. This kit makes it simple to replace both your brake pads and brake...
If your MK7 VW GTI or Audi is beginning to feel a bit sloppy in the corners or is making unusual clunking noises, there's a good chance that your ball joints need replacing. Luckily, Volkswagen made it easy with simple-to-replace ball joints. Unlike many cars with ball joints that are integrated...
The Audi B8, with the 2.0T engine produced between 2009 and 2012 had a major issue with oil consumption. This kit is designed to replace the old-style components with their redesigned counterparts to remedy this issue. On the Audi B8 2.0T between 2009 and 2012 they were produced with 21mm wrist...
The Audi B8, B8.5 and Volkswagens with the 2.0T engine come equipped with an electric bypass valve for the turbocharger system, also known as a turbo diverter valve. When this valve fails, it's easy to diagnose the issue as a much more costly problem. Your turbo diverter valve or electric bypass...
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