Carbonio intake or not?
#1
10-17-2006, 04:40 PM
Carbonio intake or not?
Hey Im new to the Audi forums, and Im also new to Audi. I bought a 1999 a4 quattro with the 1.8t, and I have been thinking of doing some upgrades. The first thing I want is a new intake, but the Carbonio intake is so damn expensive, anyone care to tell me why?
Will a stock a4 sound like the clip on their website (turbo-wise) http://carbonio.com/a4/a4_b5_intake.php?
Why wouldnt I go for something cheaper such as...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-01...spagenameZWDVW
Basically what Im getting at is, why is the carbonio one so much better than just a standard $35 cold air intake? I know all cold air intakes can help increase mileage and power, and decrease turbo lag.
Also, is there any other recommended upgrades (for under $400) that I could do to gain significant power? I am considering sending my ECU into APR to get it re-programmed, but Ill have to find a replacement car for a few weeks. I would just rent but Im only 17 years old.
Will a stock a4 sound like the clip on their website (turbo-wise) http://carbonio.com/a4/a4_b5_intake.php?
Why wouldnt I go for something cheaper such as...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-01...spagenameZWDVW
Basically what Im getting at is, why is the carbonio one so much better than just a standard $35 cold air intake? I know all cold air intakes can help increase mileage and power, and decrease turbo lag.
Also, is there any other recommended upgrades (for under $400) that I could do to gain significant power? I am considering sending my ECU into APR to get it re-programmed, but Ill have to find a replacement car for a few weeks. I would just rent but Im only 17 years old.
#3
10-17-2006, 04:52 PM
RE: Crabonio intake or not?
wow fast reply, thankyou 
Only problem with that box mod (I looked at it and considered it), is that the car technically belongs to my dad because I am 17. If for some reason he decides to take it away from me, and I couldnt replace it he would be pissed.
Only problem with that box mod (I looked at it and considered it), is that the car technically belongs to my dad because I am 17. If for some reason he decides to take it away from me, and I couldnt replace it he would be pissed.
#4
10-17-2006, 04:59 PM
RE: Crabonio intake or not?
yeah you just put a piece of sheet metal or something over the holes. or buy a spare box. they're cheap on ebay. if he would be mad about that he would probly flip about a carbonio.
#5
10-17-2006, 05:14 PM
RE: Crabonio intake or not?
he wouldnt really care much about a carbonio because Im not modifying part of the car, like rilling holes in the wheel well.
So what about just a normal cold air intake? Like an AEM or something (even AEM doesnt make intakes for Audi's)? Do you know any other companies that make intakes for Audi's?
So what about just a normal cold air intake? Like an AEM or something (even AEM doesnt make intakes for Audi's)? Do you know any other companies that make intakes for Audi's?
#8
10-17-2006, 05:21 PM
RE: Crabonio intake or not?
I was looking more closely at the DIY box, and I noticed the holes are in the wheel well. I dont know if you noticed, but Im from minnesota, and its not uncommon to have slush on the roadways in the winter. Also, the part of town I live in tends to have some puddles across the road that are normally no more then 4" deep. Im thinking thats not that great of an idea because I feel like the water/slush will get in.
#9
10-17-2006, 05:43 PM
RE: Crabonio intake or not?
if it gets in will it get sucked through the filter all the way down the turbo inlet tube, through the turbo, through the intercooler and up through the intake manifold? i doubt it.
#10
10-17-2006, 05:49 PM
RE: Crabonio intake or not?
ORIGINAL: sparky3009
Hey Im new to the Audi forums, and Im also new to Audi. I bought a 1999 a4 quattro with the 1.8t, and I have been thinking of doing some upgrades. The first thing I want is a new intake, but the Carbonio intake is so damn expensive, anyone care to tell me why?
Will a stock a4 sound like the clip on their website (turbo-wise) http://carbonio.com/a4/a4_b5_intake.php?
Why wouldnt I go for something cheaper such as...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-01...spagenameZWDVW
Basically what Im getting at is, why is the carbonio one so much better than just a standard $35 cold air intake? I know all cold air intakes can help increase mileage and power, and decrease turbo lag.
Also, is there any other recommended upgrades (for under $400) that I could do to gain significant power? I am considering sending my ECU into APR to get it re-programmed, but Ill have to find a replacement car for a few weeks. I would just rent but Im only 17 years old.
Hey Im new to the Audi forums, and Im also new to Audi. I bought a 1999 a4 quattro with the 1.8t, and I have been thinking of doing some upgrades. The first thing I want is a new intake, but the Carbonio intake is so damn expensive, anyone care to tell me why?
Will a stock a4 sound like the clip on their website (turbo-wise) http://carbonio.com/a4/a4_b5_intake.php?
Why wouldnt I go for something cheaper such as...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-01...spagenameZWDVW
Basically what Im getting at is, why is the carbonio one so much better than just a standard $35 cold air intake? I know all cold air intakes can help increase mileage and power, and decrease turbo lag.
Also, is there any other recommended upgrades (for under $400) that I could do to gain significant power? I am considering sending my ECU into APR to get it re-programmed, but Ill have to find a replacement car for a few weeks. I would just rent but Im only 17 years old.
I was wondering myself about power upgrade mods for under $400. How much does it cost SmokeU for that chip you were talking about?