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Press Release

July 27, 2017

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

034Motorsport is excited to announce a new partnership with Awesome, Ltd,  establishing them as the official importer, distributor and retailer for 034Motorsport products in the United Kingdom. Retail and wholesale customers in the UK will now be able to get 034Motorsport Go-Fast Parts even faster, without the shipping transit-time and cost often experienced when ordering from across the pond in California, USA.

"As we grow globally, we need great international partners, especially in strong VAG markets such as the UK. We partnered with Awesome for their strong dealer network, commitment to be in-stock, warehouse capacity, shipping proficiency and amazing passion and dedication to the UK VW/Audi aftermarket in offering fantastic customer support and service. Over the years, they've been great partners in helping us address the rest-of-world (ROW) market, ensuring we bring relevant go-fast-parts to those in the UK where models differ from North America, especially as it applies to RHD configurations and Skoda/Seat applications," states 034Motorsport's Global Director of Sales, Troy Sicotte. He continues, "It's simply a perfect match! Everyone here at 034Motorsport is extremely excited to work with the team at Awesome to grow the brand in the UK!"

"Awesome has been around since 1989, and was founded from a hobby that ran away with itself! Fast forward to 2017 and we are bigger than ever before," explains Mark Ash, Managing Director-Owner, Awesome, Ltd. "We are still a group of VAG enthusiasts who only want the best products for our customers followed up with the best service we can offer. We are exclusive importers and distributors for some of the most well-known and sought after brands worldwide, such as 034Motorsport! We hope we are able to help your needs, and if we aren't we would love to speak to you to see if we can. Don't hesitate to contact us!" On 034Motorsport he states, "Whether simple or complicated, 034Motorsport products always hit their mark and that is why we chose to pursue 034Motorsport to become the importer for the UK. I am always excited to see new 034Motorsport CNC precision parts coming through. The quality of these parts has always been excellent, and as a fan of engineering and CAD, I love to see the development process."

If you live in the greater United Kingdom and are a dealer or retail customer, you can now save time and money when you order 034Motorsport product from Awesome directly. Avoid the hassle of waiting for parts to clear customs and support a local business in the UK while feeding your inner petrolhead at the same time!

Email: sales@awesomegti.com

Phone: +44 (0)161 776 0777

Fax: +44 (0)161 776 1777

Website: www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/034motorsport

Address: Unit 1 Siemens Road, Northbank Industrial Park, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5AH, UK

Geoff is one of a select few B8/B8.5 S4 owners looking to push the envelope of Audi's supercharged 3.0L V6 engine. His wheels are always spinning, both literally and figuratively. When Geoff's not at one of the local drag strips trying to best his 1/4 mile time, he's brewing ideas and researching how he can squeeze more power from his 3.0T powerplant. He was one of the early adopters to run an upgraded dual pulley configuration, unsure of what power gains he would see but willing to take the chance in the name of horsepower!

It wasn't an all out mission for the most horsepower when Geoff first bought his S4 however. He was simply in the market for a new car that would serve as a daily driver. Sounds pretty reasonable, right? After searching around for a bit, Geoff determined a B8.5 Audi S4 perfectly fit the bill for his needs and desires. He managed to pick up a 2013 S4 in Glacier White Metallic with under 35,000 miles, sporting a stasis tune and a set of RS4 wheels.

"It is in my opinion the best daily driver you can buy. Sophisticated, understated, plenty of power, active mod community, AWD for the winters and 4-doors for when you need to haul things around." - Geoff

Needless to say, it sounds like he made the right decision for a daily driver. Early into his ownership with the S4, Geoff purchased an intake from USP Motorsports so he could enjoy the sweet, addictive sounds of his supercharger. He ultimately had his sights set on a Stage 2 tune, intake, and exhaust to be satisfied with the performance from the car. Once the intake was purchased, he was already 1/3 of the way to his point of satisfaction with the car. But, as any car enthusiast can attest, there is no true point of satisfaction or end of tinkering. Being "done" with your car is a myth, a dream, a mirage in the distance that we never quite attain. This endless search for automotive nirvana can be blamed entirely on "the mod bug." Once it grabs hold of you, it never lets go.

Geoff recounts, "At the time I wanted more power and thought stage II would be perfect and I'd never need anymore. A few mods in and the addiction hit. I was living in an apartment in downtown Portland at the time and was constantly working on my car out in the parking lot. The management wasn't thrilled and I eventually had to find new places to turn a wrench."

The list of mods snowballed into an impressive combination of engine hardware and suspension components in an effort to bring balance to the car's rising performance levels. Among the mix of parts installed was the 034Motorsport Billet Aluminum Drivetrain Insert Package. This kept the car predictable under power and reduced any unwanted drivetrain movement during the hard launches at the drag strip. Geoff has also picked up a set of 034Motorsport Street Density Motor Mounts for more direct power transfer and to further reduce slop that's associated with the soft factory rubber mounts.

Next up was the hunt for more power. There was a time, not so long ago, when there wasn't much talk of people running dual upgraded pulleys on the 3.0 TFSI. Those looking to make the most power possible were running piggyback tuners on top of existing Stage I or Stage II tunes to keep the bypass closed and run as much boost as possible. Then came the Stage II+ era, or the dual pulley adopters. With an overdrive crank pulley and underdrive supercharger pulley installed, the supercharger spins significantly faster than ever possible before with just a single pulley upgrade.

Geoff was one of the first to install both an overdrive crank pulley and underdrive supercharger pulley on his B8.5 S4. Once fitted to the car, he reached out to 034Motorsport for his tuning needs, as the piggyback tuners on top of existing tunes was not the optimal way to go. 034Motorsport was happy to work with Geoff and develop a proper ECU and TCU tune to make the most of his upgraded hardware. Geoff is now running a proprietary High-Rev TCU file that raises the rev limit to 7600 RPM, up from the factory 6500 - 7000 RPM limit, to squeeze every last bit of power from the top end of the powerband. He's also running 034Motorsport's Stage 2+ ECU file with optimized timing and fueling maps, calibrated for a dual pulley configuration.

Geoff hasn't had a chance to put his car on the dyno since the new tuning files were uploaded, but he has had a chance to take it to the drag strip and run mid-11 second 1/4 miles with full interior and street tires. He doesn't want to make claims on power just yet, but confirms it's significantly quicker than upgrading just a single pulley. With the supercharger spinning much faster than ever intended, he's been fighting to keep internal air temperatures down, and tinkering with water/meth injection to combat the heat soak.

There is always trial and error when you're one of the first to try something new. It comes with the territory. Geoff knows there's a chance that if he keeps pushing the performance of his S4, something will give, and he fully accepts his fate when that day comes. He looks at it as an opportunity to build the car to be even stronger and faster! In the future he plans to port the supercharger for added volume and to continue pushing the boundaries of his car beyond. At 034Motorsport, we look forward to continue helping Geoff and his B8.5 Audi S4 go faster than ever before!

Featured Products | Geoff's Dual Pulley-Tuned B8.5 Audi S4

• 034Motorsport B8.5 Audi S4 3.0 TFSI Performance ECU Software
• 034Motorsport B8.5 Audi S4 3.0 TFSI Performance TCU Software
• 034Motorsport B8.5 Audi S4 Billet Aluminum Transmission Mount Insert
• 034Motorsport B8.5 Audi S4 Billet Aluminum Rear Differential Carrier Mount Insert Kit
• 034Motorsport B8.5 Audi S4 Billet Aluminum Rear Differential Mount Insert Kit
• 034Motorsport B8.5 Audi S4 Street Density Motor Mounts
• P3Cars B8.5 Audi S4 Vent Integrated Digital Interface
• 034Motorsport B8.5 Audi S4 Stainless Steel License Plate Frame
• 034Motorsport B8.5 Audi S4 4" Racing Decal

034Motorsport is pleased to introduce the P34 Cold Air Intake System for B9 Audi A4/Allroad & A5!

Significant effort went into developing this comprehensive performance intake solution for the longitudinal EA888 2.0T Gen 3 engine found in the latest generation Audi A4/Allroad & A5. Subsequently, the P34 Cold Air Intake System offers discerning enthusiasts measurable increases in horsepower and torque, sporty induction and turbocharger sounds, and a beautiful airbox design.

Throughout the development process, multiple designs were modeled, prototyped, and tested - all to ensure that the P34 Cold Air Intake System delivers measurable performance benefits and superb fitment. The result is a partially-enclosed airbox which uses the factory fresh air inlet duct and heat shield, while housing a massive 5" inlet conical air filter, and a CNC-machined billet aluminum velocity stack feeding a reinforced silicone turbo inlet pipe.

The P34 Cold Air Intake System for B9 Audi A4/Allroad & A5 was engineered with performance in mind, and is a free-flowing replacement for the factory airbox and turbocharger inlet hose. As the fruition of this design approach, the P34 Cold Air Intake System yields a measurable reduction in pressure drop at the turbo inlet compared to the factory airbox, with a corresponding increase in horsepower and torque throughout the powerband.

Application Guide:

• 2017 - Present Audi A4 (B9)
  • 2.0 TFSI
• 2017 - Present Audi Allroad (B9)
  • 2.0 TFSI
• 2017 - Present Audi A5 (B9)
  • 2.0 TFSI

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We're proud to announce the availability of the Street Density Performance Engine/Transmission Mount Pair for the 8J/8P Audi TT RS & RS3 2.5 TFSI DSG!

034Motorsport's Density Line Mounts are the new standard in comfort and performance. Our mounts are redesigned with performance in mind, and manufactured from high-durometer rubber for increased performance and durability, without sacrificing comfort. Density Line Mounts are void-free and fluid-free, eliminating the slop associated with the factory mounts.

Features:

• Manufactured from 60 Durometer (Street Density) Rubber with Void-Free Construction
• Includes Stainless Steel Accessory Bracket and Necessary Hardware
• Reduced Drivetrain Slop
• Decreased Engine Movement Under Load
• More Direct Power Transfer
• Improved Shifting Feel
• Complete Drop-In Replacement of Factory Engine/Transmission Mounts
• Sold in Pairs (One Engine Mount  & One Transmission Mount)

Replaces:

• 8J0199262G
• 1K0199262M

Fitment:

• 2009 - 2013 Audi TTRS 2.5 TFSI (8J)
  • DSG/S-Tronic Transmission Only!
• 2009 - 2013 Audi RS3 2.5 TFSI (8P)
  • DSG/S-Tronic Transmission Only!

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