I figured it was finally time for me to create an account since I finally have something post worthy. A little background on my car before we begin, it’s a 2013 S5 with a GIAC Stage 2 and DSG tune which I purchased from AWE and had Komet Motorsports program the ECU, an APR Stage 1 & 2 intake system, light weight 19” Neuspeed RSE10 Wheels and 034 Motorsport Trans Mount Insert.
Now to the results; I met up with rynurz23 at Byron Dragway on 10/17/2015 with the hopes I might get in the low 12s as this was only the second time I had ever drag raced my S5. First time out the results were not that good, the day was too hot, still had heavy stock wheels installed, didn’t use 104 octane, used launch control (which I read repeatedly did not produce the fastest time, but I had to see it for myself) and I only got three runs in at Route 66 Raceway and the best run of the day was a 12.898@106.55mph.
The second time out I was better prepared. I removed the spare tire and tools newly installed light weight wheels, VP MS109 racing fuel (just above ¼ of a tank) which allowed me to set my GIAC Tune to Race mode this time and finally, the weather conditions were much better (see the DA results below). We hot lapped 4 passes and I couldn’t believe the improvement in my times compared to the first time out. We let the cars sit for an hour to cool off and then hot lapped 5 more times. On the 6th run is when I hit my best time and I couldn’t believe it nor could Rynurz23, 11.795@116.28mph!
One thing to note, I was surprised how consistent my times were without a divorced cooling system installed like APR’s CPS or AWE’s Cold Front system. I do have plans to get one of these systems soon from an engine durability standpoint but I was impressed with the consistency of my times. I am looking forward to your questions and feedback and am excited to be joining such a great community of fellow Audi enthusiasts.
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