Hey Man
I had and A4 1.8T It was a great car the only problem is the turbo pumps 4.5psi stock The chip that you can get for it bumps the psi to 14.5 I was running 14.5 psi for 2 years on stock internals but my head gasket did blow ... I only had and exaust, chip and A CAI ...bunped power to about 225hp .... still b/c of the 4 wheel drive it was always slow Fun as hell in the winter though ... best 4 wheel drive car i have ever driven |
I don't get the rumores about 1.8T motor being not good....
The motor comes with Golf, Passat and A4 (New beetle too...?). Now these cars are hands and feet of VW, and it is these cars that have made VW, the poeple's company. If the engine has blown, it was obvoiusly abused... Think about it it has 4.5 psi stock, and all of the sudden, it gets pumped-up to 14.5 psi !!! And considering a lot more redlines that are caused by the newly-found power, sooner or later it will let go. No matter if its a Honda, VW, Audi or WRX. Its just the way boost works... I dunno, I still like A4s ALOT. Its a REAL car. Not a tin can with 125 hoursepower and no gutts (torque).... :shrugs: |
if you want torque, buy a big rig
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Originally posted by Gatsby I dunno, I still like A4s ALOT. Its a REAL car. Not a tin can with 125 hoursepower and no gutts (torque).... :shrugs: Don't forget where you were before because your history is part of you. Think of where the water came from while you are drinking it down. It will only do you good in the long run. |
Big rigs only sound good. They are heavy, unreliable and low-tech. They use large displacements to make up for the low-tech engine design. Plus most of the times, they are good for summer only. They barley handle well on dry roads, and are just impossible for winter time. Now I know that I want 1 car only. I hate winter beaters. I want 1 car and 1 car only. It has to be HOT and sexy and powerful for when there is no F*ucking snow around, and it has to be able to handle any snow-storm.
Living in GTA, we must accept that dealing with snow is our bussiness for at least 6 months of a year!! :shooter: So you see where I'm comming from... Anyway, I have always being a sucker for AWD and Turbo. If I could afford one, if would be a 2004 Sti, no doubt. But for now, a $15000 AWD turbo would be just as good... :nods: |
you make it sound like alaska here lol
i have never had a problem driving my civic in the winter, i dont know how you drive. And driving a HOT car as you post, its debateable by everyone who views it just get whatever you like, nobody will think of you any diff |
Originally posted by Gatsby I don't get the rumores about 1.8T motor being not good.... |
I have an A4 1.8T.
The car is awesome, but maintenance and repairs can be expensive. Not sure how much research you've done, but I can tell you that the only problems I had were my front control arms. This is a known issue with all B5 models (96-01). They tend to go at around every 80,000 - 100,000 kms. So if you decide on a B5, expect that to be on your maintenance schedule like I did. I just had all 8 of my control arms replaced about 3 weeks ago and costed $2000 and change, and that wasn't even from the dealer. Another thing to look out for is the timing belt. The manual recommends changing it at 140,000 kms. DON'T wait that long. I've heard a lot of stories of peoples timing belts snapping at around 100,000 - 120,000 kms. I had mine changed at 90,000 to be safe. That costed $1000 and change. Other than that, I've experienced no problems what so ever. Well, except for a vac hose being cracked, but that can happen with any car. Word of advice. Try looking for one that has already had it's control arms and timing belt changed. As for performance, the 1.8T has a lot more options than the 2.8. Yes, 150 hp and 150 lbs/tq is kinda weak. That's where a chip comes into play. I have a chip by GIAC and for $1000, it pushes the hp up to 197 and torque is at 200 and you don't lose any gas milage :thumbup:. Talk about best bang for the buck. Don't worry about your internals because that motor can handle 300 - 350 hp stock. Hope this is enough info. If you got any more questions, just ask away. |
A grand for a timing belt change is quite a bit...A friend of mine was quoted that for his VW Jetta and ended up paying somthing like 250 at a VW specific garage. Anywyas, my point is that some money can definitely be saved if you go an independent mechanic rather than and Audi Dealership.
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Originally posted by GoldBadge A grand for a timing belt change is quite a bit...A friend of mine was quoted that for his VW Jetta and ended up paying somthing like 250 at a VW specific garage. Anywyas, my point is that some money can definitely be saved if you go an independent mechanic rather than and Audi Dealership. |
Originally posted by Nova_Dust If one was poor and then later became rich, should he look down on all poor people? I understand your need of wanting something, but please don't bash what you once loved dearly. It is not just about cars, it can be applied to all things. Don't forget where you were before because your history is part of you. Think of where the water came from while you are drinking it down. It will only do you good in the long run. If you ask anyone here that has met me, they will tell you that you have a totally wrong impression about me. I'm not what you think I am. I'm by no means rich. I just like to work hard and enjoy the best I can afford, at the present time. |
Originally posted by loudsubz you make it sound like alaska here lol i have never had a problem driving my civic in the winter, i dont know how you drive. And driving a HOT car as you post, its debateable by everyone who views it just get whatever you like, nobody will think of you any diff By HOT, I mean a hot, Modified car. A4s aren't that exotic. Hell they don't even fit the category. But they can look amazing, with the right mods. They are just like a Civic. They can adopt themselves to the environment very nicely. A nice body kit and rims and a drop would make them very, very good looking during good seasons, and they can survive very well, during the nasty seasons in stock trim. And Matt, my friend, thanks for having faith in me and not thinking me any different for having something else than a Civic! :D (p.s: we DO live in Alaska! God I hate winter....!!) |
Originally posted by Import Racer I didn't take it to the dealership....I also should have mentioned that I had the water pump replaced as well. Also, not sure about the Jetta, but for the A4's, the whole front end (bumper and all) has to be removed in order for the timing belt to be changed. Therefore, it's the labour that's expensive. |
Originally posted by Import Racer I have an A4 1.8T. The car is awesome, but maintenance and repairs can be expensive. Not sure how much research you've done, but I can tell you that the only problems I had were my front control arms. This is a known issue with all B5 models (96-01). They tend to go at around every 80,000 - 100,000 kms. So if you decide on a B5, expect that to be on your maintenance schedule like I did. I just had all 8 of my control arms replaced about 3 weeks ago and costed $2000 and change, and that wasn't even from the dealer. Another thing to look out for is the timing belt. The manual recommends changing it at 140,000 kms. DON'T wait that long. I've heard a lot of stories of peoples timing belts snapping at around 100,000 - 120,000 kms. I had mine changed at 90,000 to be safe. That costed $1000 and change. Other than that, I've experienced no problems what so ever. Well, except for a vac hose being cracked, but that can happen with any car. Word of advice. Try looking for one that has already had it's control arms and timing belt changed. As for performance, the 1.8T has a lot more options than the 2.8. Yes, 150 hp and 150 lbs/tq is kinda weak. That's where a chip comes into play. I have a chip by GIAC and for $1000, it pushes the hp up to 197 and torque is at 200 and you don't lose any gas milage :thumbup:. Talk about best bang for the buck. Don't worry about your internals because that motor can handle 300 - 350 hp stock. Hope this is enough info. If you got any more questions, just ask away. Thanks for the info bro. Thanks for the tips. Control arms and timing belt, checked! :thumbup: |
Originally posted by Gatsby Thanks for the info bro. Thanks for the tips. Control arms and timing belt, checked! :thumbup: A lot of brand new parts: timing belt - approx 10,000 kms control arms - approx 1,000 kms Spark plugs - approx 2,0000 kms With all service records Has 104,000 kms sports package Silver on black |
Hell, I dont drive a civic anymore, but that still does not change my view on civic drivers, or any car drivers in general. Were all in this sport to share the same love for cars, no matter what you drive, I have the utmost respect for anyone trying to learn more and make their car truly a part of themselves and how they view the car scene in general.
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Hey man,
ive done a lot of research into audis and the 1.8T engine, and i currently own an a4. when i was looking to buy my car i spoke with a lot of ppl and this is what i learned. all a4's before 99.5 or 2000 had many problems with water pumps, timing belts, front suspension as well as coil packs and their ecu's. this led them to being fairly unreliable and ill admit that. for 2001 audi did a lot of r&d into their a4 and the 1.8t. a lot ot things were changed this model year and the engine internals were strengthened and the front suspsnsion was changed. all pre 2001 a4's 1.8t only make 150hp and i think 160tq, but in 2001 as i said a lot of the enginer internals were strengethed allowing higher boost levels so the 2001 and on 1.8t's made 180hp and 175tq. my suggestion to you is that if your gonna get an a4 1.8t, i would shop around for a 2001 1.8t quattro. dont forget audis come with a 4 year/80000 km bumper to bumper full warranty which includes maintenance like oil changes and brake pad replacement as well as things like ur tranny, engine and all other parts of the car. that way you can get all kinds of work done b4 the warranty expires, by the way this is why most audis are in fairly good shape b/c of the free maintenance audi offers. as other ppl have said, a car with a stock turbo can make hugh hp if u want it to. that and audis legendary quattro system and youve got urself a fairly nice car. with a simple chip and exhaust, an a4 can make as much hp as a wrx. and another benefit is that audis a4's arent played out like the bmw 3 series. if u wanna see something cool check this out: http://www.atpturbo.com/root/releases/release050304.htm this a4 with stock engine internals and some mods ran 12.44 1/4 mile which is pretty damn fast. i think a4's are pretty nice cars, and if u desire they can easily be modded to extreme performance levels. |
Note: don't take this as a flame or any kind of bashing. :)
Originally posted by honda25 ...all a4's before 99.5 or 2000 had many problems with water pumps, timing belts, front suspension as well as coil packs and their ecu's. this led them to being fairly unreliable and ill admit that. Originally posted by honda25 ...for 2001 audi did a lot of r&d into their a4 and the 1.8t. a lot ot things were changed this model year and the engine internals were strengthened and the front suspsnsion was changed. Originally posted by honda25 ...all pre 2001 a4's 1.8t only make 150hp and i think 160tq, but in 2001 as i said a lot of the enginer internals were strengethed allowing higher boost levels so the 2001 and on 1.8t's made 180hp and 175tq. Originally posted by honda25 my suggestion to you is that if your gonna get an a4 1.8t, i would shop around for a 2001 1.8t quattro. Originally posted by honda25 as other ppl have said, a car with a stock turbo can make hugh hp if u want it to. that and audis legendary quattro system and youve got urself a fairly nice car. with a simple chip and exhaust, an a4 can make as much hp as a wrx. and another benefit is that audis a4's arent played out like the bmw 3 series. Also, don't decide what car to buy by determining if it's played out or not. |
Thats some great info there guys.
Honda25 thanks for taking your time and writing up all that. I'm total stranger to 1.8T and Audis in general. So every little bit helps! :thumbup: ImportRacer thanks for the info bro, appreciate it. :D |
imo 1.8T is a very very tunable engine. so much potential.
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