B8 S4 Sweepstakes Build Update

Our B8.5 S4 sweepstakes car is making productive headway as we approach the end of this fun little venture. If you haven’t been following along, we’re giving away this B8.5 S4 built in-house by our expert R&D team with help from a fantastic list of partners. Every $25 you spend here at ECS is an [...]

2020-10-09T11:06:08-04:00October 8th, 2020|Audi|8 Comments

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

How To Fix Common Problems With The Audi B8 A4

The Audi B8 A4 is the S4’s less angry counterpart. If you want all the style but aren’t concerned with having the most powerful engine available for the chassis, the B8 A4 is an excellent choice. It has all the refinement you could want from an executive sedan and plenty of ‘get up and go’ [...]

2022-02-01T11:24:28-05:00June 3rd, 2020|Audi|Comments Off on How To Fix Common Problems With The Audi B8 A4

Common Problems with the Audi B8/B8.5 S4

If you want a stately sedan with plenty of power from the factory and massive potential for aftermarket improvements, the B8 or B8.5 S4 is perhaps one of the most well-rounded cars you can find. With its 3.0T supercharged V6, available manual transmission, four doors, sporty yet luxurious interior, and iconic Quattro AWD system, the [...]

2020-06-02T12:42:29-04:00June 2nd, 2020|Audi, Buying Guide|Comments Off on Common Problems with the Audi B8/B8.5 S4

Loud Button: ECS Valved Cat-Back Exhaust for Your Audi B8 S4

Perhaps the most tempting part of owning a B8 S4 is the sound produced by the 3.0T FSI engine. The downsized engine from the previous V8 models still offers the grunt of a higher displacement engine, but it is now paired with the iconic supercharger whine and exceptional fuel economy for its power output. With [...]

2019-02-18T19:07:14-05:00January 7th, 2019|About, Audi, Exhaust|Comments Off on Loud Button: ECS Valved Cat-Back Exhaust for Your Audi B8 S4