Pretty pumped right now. Just bought an 06 S4 with 12k miles. Black on black w/ navi, carbon fiber trim, tiptronic trans. Should have it later this week. Performance upgrades or exterior first, that is the question?

Deciding between a full APR exhaust with ECU or wheels and tires. Having trouble deciding on which wheels I like. Anyone have any recommendations on places to look?

So, I read the S4 FAQ and found the places to shop. Sorry, got a noob here.

 

Welcome to the club! Sounds like an awesome right so get some pictures up!

I prefer AWE over APR, but thats my opinion. I think they hit a better note with their exhaust. Personally I'd go with the exhaust/ECU combo and throw in some tint. For the biggest bang for the buck look into a stiffer rear sway from neuspeed or I hear the factory RS4 sway is a great alternative and you save $100 compared to the neuspeed.

 

Here are some pics of the car as requested.

 

looking really good.

 

Ditto on the rear sway. Definitely biggest bang for the buck. On the rims, don't skimp on price if you live around a lot of potholes. I made that mistake and ended up replacing them numerous times because they got bent. I spent more money to get BBS and they're great. Light weight and very strong. On the exhaust, I have the full set up with Miltek (resonated) and the sound is great. Save a little money for a new stereo - you're going to want one soon if you like your music loud.

 

yes4 did you get some new tint? Couldve sworn you had 30-35% or something rather than 20%??

 

whatever % tint it is, it looks tight.

 

picking up the car tomorrow during the giant rainstorm about to pound the Southeast. Getting some money back (no ****) from the dealer which is enough for the rear sway bar so that works out great.

 

It's always been 20%. Not legal for the front in CA but I've only gotten one ticket on it so far.

Ski, I actually like those stock rims - if I were you I'd put the money elsewhere. Slam that baby! Get some adjustable coilovers and bring it down about 1.5" - looks cool and handling is nice. Toss-up between that and exhaust.

 

picked it up today. tint is 30% hope that passes the NC inspection. have to find someone who can fudge on the percentage for me. as far as the ride goes, OMG. Why haven't I bought a S4 before now? Stock exhaust sounds great, fast as ****, and black on black with 30% tint is nice. Will go with rims, springs, and F&R sway bars first. Then maybe drop more loot on ECU, exhaust and intake.