Something Fun: Billet Aluminum Power Port Plugs

Modifying your car doesn’t always have to be a six-hour project that leaves you filthy and bloodies your knuckles. Sometimes, it’s just a simple little change that makes you smile and that’s all it needs to be. We have a sense of humor here and we think most people that upgrade their cars share a [...]

2020-10-06T14:34:36-04:00October 6th, 2020|Audi, Interior, Volkswagen|Comments Off on Something Fun: Billet Aluminum Power Port Plugs

OE, OEM, Aftermarket, What’s It All Mean?

If you are fairly new to the wonderful world of DIY maintenance and upgrades on your car, you’re probably a bit overwhelmed with all the acronyms, like DIY (do it yourself, if you didn’t know.) These acronyms, like DCT, LSD, ASC, and the alphabet soup of other shorthand signifiers are pretty easy to google and [...]

2020-09-30T14:29:49-04:00September 30th, 2020|About, Audi, BMW, DIYs, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Porsche, Volkswagen|Comments Off on OE, OEM, Aftermarket, What’s It All Mean?

Gathering Storm: H2Oi Unofficial Part 1

Every September, a sleepy beachfront town in Maryland is inundated with modified cars for what used to be the site of H2Oi, a primarily Audi and Volkswagen show. As most of the car community knows now, though, H2Oi was ‘officially’ canceled a few years ago and moved to Atlantic City. The rebellious crowd of enthusiasts [...]

2020-09-23T12:19:15-04:00September 23rd, 2020|car show|Comments Off on Gathering Storm: H2Oi Unofficial Part 1

ECS Tuning and 034Motorsport Presents: B8.5 Sweepstakes Update

I bet you’re sitting there thinking ‘hey, what’s up with that B8.5 S4 ECS is giving away?’ Well, if you are, settle in because we’ve been busy. For those of you living under a rock, we’re giving away a B8.5 S4 to one of our customers. Every $25 spent here is an entry, so all [...]

2020-09-21T15:34:50-04:00September 21st, 2020|Audi|Comments Off on ECS Tuning and 034Motorsport Presents: B8.5 Sweepstakes Update

ECS Tuning’s Guide To Performance Upgrades For New Enthusiasts

Modifying cars is more than just our hobby, it’s our lifestyle. It is a form of expression we use to show our passion and enthusiasm, for the path we have chosen in life. The problem is, this form of art is more involved than just learning how to put ink on paper. It combines mechanical [...]

2020-07-01T15:25:22-04:00July 1st, 2020|Audi, BMW, Body & Exterior, Carbon Fiber, Engine, Exhaust, Performance, Software, Suspension, Volkswagen, Wheels|Comments Off on ECS Tuning’s Guide To Performance Upgrades For New Enthusiasts

Audi B7 A4 2.0T Luft-Technik Install DIY

The B7 A4 has plenty of potential to graduate from its luxury commuter status to that of a more performance oriented daily driver. It does have a few drawbacks we have covered in a previous article about the common problems B7 A4 owners can expect, but today's DIY helps tackle some of those while also [...]

2020-06-30T12:01:16-04:00June 30th, 2020|Audi|Comments Off on Audi B7 A4 2.0T Luft-Technik Install DIY

Fixing The Common Problems With Your Audi B7 A4 2.0T

Recently, we spoke about how to add over 100 hp to your Audi B7 A4. Today, we’re going to ensure it stands the test of time and holds up under all that pressure. While it is a fantastic platform, the 2.0T longitudinal engine in the B7 A4 has some shortcomings. Fortunately, those drawbacks are well-documented [...]

2022-02-01T13:40:32-05:00June 23rd, 2020|Audi|Comments Off on Fixing The Common Problems With Your Audi B7 A4 2.0T

How To Add Over 100HP To Your Audi B7 A4 2.0T

The Audi B7 A4 is a luxury sedan with tons of potential for making power well beyond what Audi could have imagined from the 2.0T platform. We’re here to help you unlock that power as quickly and effectively as possible, all without costing more than a used B7 does these days, with the right B7 [...]

2022-01-14T13:57:14-05:00June 16th, 2020|Audi|Comments Off on How To Add Over 100HP To Your Audi B7 A4 2.0T

Best Upgrades For Your Audi B7 A4

The B7 A4, produced from 2005 until 2008, is still modern enough to remain relevant on the road but is certainly beginning to show it’s age. As prices drop and these executive sedans become available, picking one up and turning it into something contemporary, striking, and stylish is within reach for any budget. If you [...]

2020-06-09T14:35:13-04:00June 9th, 2020|Audi|Comments Off on Best Upgrades For Your Audi B7 A4

Audi B8 A4 2.0T Catch Can Install DIY

The B8 A4 is a wonderful example of both luxury and performance but it isn’t perfect. As we mentioned in our last article about the common issues known to B8 A4 2.0T models, there are a few inherent flaws that need addressing for long-term reliability to be assured. As with any modern car, the crank [...]

2020-06-08T10:56:45-04:00June 8th, 2020|Audi|Comments Off on Audi B8 A4 2.0T Catch Can Install DIY