Is Stage 2 Reliable on B9/B9.5 Audi S4/S5/SQ5? | 034Motorsport FAQ

[@BillBradski]

Running 034 stage 2 tune on a 2020 S4 and it has been a blast. Drives stock under normal conditions but once you put your foot to the floor you better have both hands on the wheel.

[@MacDamera]

Honda camry xD you guys are great. I'm still enjoying stage 1 but I'm going stage 2 for next summer love your products

[@SS-ye6tz]

I'm flashed on stage 2 from 31k miles to 94k miles, never had any issues apart from the normal suspension things, ball joint, brakes etc. Engine has been rock solid, did have the check valve but as mentioned common

[@coreysteinman]

You mind sharing your build? I’m looking into upgrading my 2020 s4 with the stage 2 tune

[@cadensproul6091]

Stage 2 as well kinda trips me out how it takes off the cold start same with you guys?

[@SS-ye6tz]

@@coreysteinman going to get some hate for some of the parts haha but to be honest they work without issue and work as intended, cts sports cat, cheap turbo inlet with a proram air filter, rev9 intercooler (anything is better than stock) and more recently the 034 lowering springs, can't stress enough handling/tires should be done before anything else

[@Samurai_JackCI]

This makes me a lot more confident in doing stage 2, though I might through in upgraded coil packs by the sound of it? I wish (and maybe there is, I’m new to the platform) that someone would make a more reliable after market water pump. Is there any news on 034 PCV product?

[@034MotorsportUncut]

Upgraded ignition coils wouldn't hurt! Our PCV/Catch Can product Is still in development and we hope to release it before the end of the year! Check out our Ignition Coils here: www.034motorsport.com/high-output-ignition-coil-ea8xx-engines.html

[@tonynguyen1690]

Do you have presence in Sydney Australia the only thing holding me back is the support from the other side of the world along with our fuel quality.

[@034MotorsportUncut]

@@tonynguyen1690 we have tuned hundreds of cars in Australia without issue, and regularly test with our brand partners in Australia, VagParts.

[@FletcherWilson-i9e]

Whats the best way to get in contact about an issue

[@034MotorsportUncut]

Sending us an email at [e-mail]

[@SS-ye6tz]

I have a question for 034 or whoever can answer it, regarding the water pump is there a specific amount of mileage it should be changed at?? Or only if it starts leaking? A lot of garages in the area won't replace it till its leaking and audi uk say its lifetime and should only be replace when it's leaking

[@Ron_5219]

I just got my 1st Audi (2.0t B8.5) and had an inspection done on it. The shop was transparent with me and stated it was leaking a little and best to change it now. I can confirm the leak prior to inspection so I know it wasn't marketing BS. So to answer your question, my motor was at 84k at that point and as far as the Audi techs... they told me it's very popular for them to start showing failures around 70k - 90k. If you're interested in being proactive, I would recommend it within the window they told me.

[@034MotorsportUncut]

The water pump only needs to be replaced when it has failed.

[@jlc2370]

@@034MotorsportUncut how could you tell the PCV or water pump is failing? I’m new to the platform and have a 2018 s4 prestige looking to know more about

[@MarcoTopG]

@@jlc2370overheating

[@MarcoTopG]

I’m looking into 2018 Audi s4 with 79k miles would you guys say it would be reliable if I slapped on a stage 2?

[@MarcoTopG]

And what else would you guys recommend I upgraded to keep my s4 reliable? If it needs any

[@034MotorsportUncut]

We'd recommend looking at the common failure points (water pump, ignition system, etc) before tuning, but there's no reason you shouldn't flash the car with 79k miles! So long as the maintenance is up-to-date and any outstanding issues are taken care of, you will have yourself one hell of a rocket!

[@AngelsProtectMe]

Thanks for sharing I guess the real question for consumers is what can we push these things to before we start start seeing problems while keeping that daily driver reliability and secondly what’s it going to cost

[@034MotorsportUncut]

We've seen these cars handle up to our Stage 3 remaps without issues. Problems arise when you're running our Stage 3+ setup (~700+ HP at the crank) where the motor will require upgraded head studs. Otherwise, do your normal maintenance and the car will last hundreds of thousands of miles.

[@looot_4641]

already have a blown fuel injector with 20k miles on a b9.5 s4 LMFAO

[@fishingstix610]

Are you on e85?