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Midlife Mods
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I'm Dillon. I bought my midlife crisis car (Audi S4). I'm modifying the S4, taking it to track days, and telling dad jokes along the way. Help support more content creation by purchasing Midlife Merch! Link to shop below!
Racing at Sonoma - Lucky Dog Racing League
I hop in the E30 race car once again for another @RaceLuckyDog 2-day endurance race @racesonoma - I also get a special interview with @randypobstofficial! Watch to find out if I crash again or if I finally find my rhythm on the track.
Special thanks to @WarHammerMotorsport for making this race experience possible.
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Audi S4 Chrome Delete | RS Grille & Front Splitter
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Join this channel to get access to perks: czcams.com/channels/PQAFKRCn7Adu1l-1M9eG-A.htmljoin After several comments from subscribers, I FINALLY completed the chrome delete on my S4 AND added a front splitter. Check out the before and after and let me know what you think. Work Performed By: Warhammer Motorsport - www.warhammermotorsport.com/ Watershed Auto Care - www.watershedautocare.com/ Roll...
I Raced With Randy Pobst!
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I was lucky enough to run into Randy Pobst while at Sonoma Raceway during the Lucky Dog Racing League endurance race. I was racing and he showed up to drive whatever car people were willing to let him drive. He was kind enough to let me interview him before we hit the track. He was a gentleman on and off the track. Thanks for the interview Randy! Join this channel to get access to perks: czcams...
AUDI S4 BOOST LEAK | FAILED PCV UNIT?
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I discovered I had a moderate boost leak so I took my S4 to the shop to investigate. We conducted some basic diagnostics, including a smoke test, and then finally replaced the PCV unit. Will this fix the boost leak issue? Watch to find out. Watch until the end to see some new under the hood bling. Thanks to Sean from 034Motorsport for the support: www.034motorsport.com/ Thanks to Warhammer Moto...
HOW TO PAINT BRAKE CALIPERS | THE EASY WAY?
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HOW TO PAINT BRAKE CALIPERS | THE EASY WAY? Today I show you an easy way to paint your brake calipers at home. This method allows you to paint your brake calipers without removing them from the car! The black S4 calipers just didn't work with the new wheels. This really took away from the looks of the car. I painted my calipers with the G2 Brake Caliper Paint System. See the final results in th...
Audi S4 034 Wheels & Bullet Nose Stud Kit!
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I finally replaced my Audi wheels with the new @034motorsport 19" ZTF flow formed wheels in the anthracite color! I also wrapped them in Michelin Pilots Sport 4S tires! AND while I was at it, I replaced the stock wheel bolts with the 034 Motorsport Bullet Nose Stud and nut Kit for easy wheel changes and brake maintenance. Wheels: www.034motorsport.com/ztf-lp01-flowform-wheel-19x9-3-et38-66-6-57...
BMW E30 Racing At Laguna Seca - Day 2
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BMW E30 Racing At Laguna Seca - Day 2
BMW E30 Racing At Laguna Seca - Day 1
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BMW E30 Racing At Laguna Seca - Day 1
Crash At Laguna! - OOOPS! - Lucky Dog Race Part 1
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Crash At Laguna! - OOOPS! - Lucky Dog Race Part 1
Life After Tune! - Stage 1 E85 Dyno Run - 034 Tune Review
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Life After Tune! - Stage 1 E85 Dyno Run - 034 Tune Review
Modified 718 Cayman S // 450HP Tune // Canyon Run!
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Modified 718 Cayman S // 450HP Tune // Canyon Run!
500hp Audi S4 - 7 Laps at Laguna Seca!
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500hp Audi S4 - 7 Laps at Laguna Seca!
Near Crash! Laguna Seca Track Days - Part 2!
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Near Crash! Laguna Seca Track Days - Part 2!
Near Crash! Laguna Seca Track Days - Part 1
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Near Crash! Laguna Seca Track Days - Part 1
Audi S4 Brake Mod! 034 Motorsport Rotors! Lines! Pads! Oh My!
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Audi S4 Brake Mod! 034 Motorsport Rotors! Lines! Pads! Oh My!
Audi S4 Intercooler Upgrade - 034 E85 Stage 1Tune + Stage 2 Transmission Tune!
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Audi S4 Intercooler Upgrade - 034 E85 Stage 1Tune Stage 2 Transmission Tune!
HUGE Audi S4 Air Intake & Turbo Inlet Mod!
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HUGE Audi S4 Air Intake & Turbo Inlet Mod!
Audi S4 FULL mod List & Willow Springs Track Test!
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Audi S4 FULL mod List & Willow Springs Track Test!
Audi S4 driveshaft upgrade! I Cut This Out Of My S4!
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Audi S4 driveshaft upgrade! I Cut This Out Of My S4!
Weak Audi S4 Subframe Mounts! FULL UPGRADE with 034!
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Weak Audi S4 Subframe Mounts! FULL UPGRADE with 034!
034Motorsport Strut Brace Installation at the track!
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034Motorsport Strut Brace Installation at the track!
Audi S4 034 Motorsport Transmission Mounts!
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Audi S4 034 Motorsport Transmission Mounts!
Audi S4 Rear Sway Bar UPGRADE and Track day Fail!
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Audi S4 Rear Sway Bar UPGRADE and Track day Fail!
The stage 1 e85 was fkn awesome so worth it!
Right?!
That was a fun one,start to finish,way to go Ryan the video guy...I'm wondering if maybe you're addicted to racing.???Just a thought.🤔
So here for a Volvo wagon race car! Did I see a VW Beetle?! Beautiful Passes! Great video Dillon!
I went Stage 1 TCU and ECU today TCU was successful and ECU failed gave me all the codes but didn’t clear them due to the flash failing and now car doesn’t start. I was the rare occasion of this “bug” when flashing from Stock and had to unplug my ECM to send back to 034 to resolve.
No way!! I’m so sorry that happened. That’s like the tuning nightmare. I’m sure 034 will get you back up and running in no time though. They’re the best. Although I’m sure it’s sucks having to wait. What year and model?
@@midlifemods yea man I was not expecting it at all! 2018 SQ5. They are definitely the best with customer service. I shipped my ECM to them this morning hoping to get it back Tuesday/Wednesday and they are going to flash it for me. Waited 6 days to get my dynamic flashing kit shipped CA-FL was so excited to tune my car, now I have to wait another 5-6 days lol.
Do you ever feel like you want the NA F6 motors? I'm contemplating between a 718 S to mod or go for a 981 S ( balls out would be 981 gt4). Think I'd be perfectly happy with a modded 718
Good question. I think it's a personal preference kind of thing. I personally prefer the NA F6.
Damn I like the chrome but can't go wrong with that look on that gray. Last owner did what you did to my Navarra Blue S4 and I will be going back to chrome to give it more contrast.
I can definitely support that move back to chrome. I think it will look great with the blue.
How do you pass inspection? If you don’t mind me asking. I really want to do this with my Audi A4 Allroad Wagon.
These stage 1 tunes should pass inspection. And if you’re worried, you can flash it back to stock before you go, get your inspection, and then flash back to stage 1 after. 😁
Great video. Car looks sick
Appreciate it!
She is a keeper!
The car or the wife? 😂
@midlifemods both! I can't get my wife to help me with mine. Great job on the brake calipers, BTW.
Thanks!
Seems like such a nice guy.
He was very kind and generous with his time.
the gage cluster is a real shame
Oh yeah? Why? I had the all digital dash with my 2020 Audi and I actually prefer the analog with this 2022 S4.
@@midlifemods seems super old and outdated for a modern sports car. My 2020 S4 has digital gauges. but if you're happy with them, I guess to each his own
@@darrinscoilsclouds1498 Fair enough. Just for reference, I wear analog watches and still listen to AM radio 😂
Did you not get the tcu tune? I find gearbox is main issue on this car gears all over the place like the downshift is none existent.
I’m also stage 2 TCU with 034. Very happy with the shifting.
Lool intro
Need some influencer behind the scenes too
Love it! But why didn’t you black out the factory lip
There’s a small chrome trim in the headlights so I left it to tie into the headlights. I could wrap it but it would probably get rock chips in no time.
This was so epic.. can't wait for the next 1 we cooking up brother 🤘🤙😎
Looks great! Suggest that you black out those license plate screws with some screw caps.
Now THAT’S some attention to detail! 😁
Awesome clip!
black on nardo cant beat it
Great work! The car looks fantastic!
Thank you! It was a must mod to compliment the new 034 Motorsport wheels! 😎
Yup… looks much better… great job!
🙏
How many miles on it now. ? And are you stage 2????
A little over 30k. I’m stage 1 ECU on E85 fuel with stage 2 TCU.
@@midlifemods get the 034 downpipe asap and go stage 2 …. We’re missing out on 40 more hp!!! Better sound goo catted!!!
@@macdaddy1234ismthat was my original goal, but I’ve been having second thoughts because of the smog/exhaust laws and restrictions in California. Also, the HP I have now with the E85 feels like plenty. BUT you can never have too much HP right? 😂
bruh, this is the realest youtube channel out there. half my build is off eBay as well, ain't no shame in that. it's the same shit drop sellers will sell you for 2x the price. those rings from eBay were absolute shit though lol. I gotta say though, front rings looks better in chrome, i went black rings on my RS5 and went back lol. keep the content coming yo, we neeed more vids
Thank you! Yeah those rings were trash. Did you see how easily they popped off? 😂
Hey man congrats on the new car lol
😂
Car looks great! Quick unrelated question, are you rubbing on your current setup? Im thinking of switching to 034 wheels but I have 265 firestone tires instead of the Michelin recommended
Thanks! No rub, but I DID get some fender work done prior to the new wheel set-up. BUT according to 034, IF you're on 034 springs and 034 wheels, you won't have any rub.
i have the same exact car iv been gathering the crome delete parts. how did you do the window trim? rap or abs? Also, I noticed do you have the digital gauges or no?
I wrapped the window trim. I have the analog dash gauges.
wrap the side sills black👌
I did the same with my car and had the window trim wrapped in black. Made the car look way better
I photoshopped the side skirts black to see how it would look and decided to leave them as is. Maybe I’ll change my mind later.
You still have chrome exhaust tips….c’mon man 😂
Fail! 😁
Looking good! I can still remember when you were like “I’m from the 80’s, I love chrome” 😂 Welcome to the dark side!
Right? It’s amazing what a little peer pressure will do.
Just what the car needed.. it looks awesome 👍🏻
Thanks!
What app are you using to check what station has E85 I just switched also from Cali ✌️
Pearson fuels app
Honestly it came out great bro 10/10 as a diy job you did a banger job love it!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Hey do u need anything extra to run e85 or just the tune?
No, not unless you want to go stage 1+ or stage 2 or above. If you go stage 1+ or above, you need more hardware like the high pressure fuel pump piston upgrade
American mods: lowering suspension and then using it on the streets. Audi probably invested 100 millions in fine tuning the stock suspension to keep the car safe and comfortable in any type of situation, but no....the owner knows best.
Nice try. You clearly haven’t watched all my videos. I’ve raced my car on several tracks throughout California including Laguna Seca and Willow Springs.
It looks like s@it, but hey...if it represents you... put some stickers on it 😢
@@alexdragomirescu5084a lowered Audi looks like s&$t? Umm… okay. Well I lowered for better handling on track not for looks. But hey man. Have fun trolling.
@@midlifemods DeNiro had a brilliant line in "Analize That" : "tell'em to get a Handa". You should see that movie. You took a beautiful engineered car and transformed into a racer '90 civic. Well done! Put some NoS stickers on the sides. Maybe even some extra negative camber for a touch of extra track look.
@@alexdragomirescu5084😂you’re hilarious. I put H&R sport lowering springs (A German company) on a German car for better track performance and you’re comparing it to a fast and furious Honda? 😂 you’re funny man.
3:28 I used to work door assembly on those! Diamond Star Motors
Great video! I have watched many tuned b9.5s and I want to do the same to mine. I have a CPO warranty and can’t decide if I should go stage 1 with 034 or if I should wait until my warranty expires but that’s not until 100k miles or October 2027. What’s your experience with the tune for a daily?
Thanks! My personal experience with the 034 tune has been amazing! The driving experience went from fun to addictive. These cars have so much potential and you really get to experience that with the tune. For me, I wanted to enjoy that experience right away. I didn’t want to wait until high miles. I have not had a single tune related issue with the car. I think 034 Motorsport is the best Audi tuner in the business. They don’t want your car damaged because it will damage their reputation, so their tunes are very well balanced. Prior to tuning my car, I made sure to establish a good relationship with my dealership maintenance team. I also have a friend who saw in the video doing my work. So I’ve had regular repairs done at the dealership without any issues. And any mod related work is done by Warhammer (my friend). I think you need to find someone with a tuned car and go for a ride. You’ll be amazed.
Ok those numbers are wild!!!!
Great video! have a boxster s (350 hp) but without sport + mode or chrono… if I get the tune like you did, am I getting mostly the experience you had? Not a huge difference without those right?
Thanks! I actually borrowed the car for the video. It’s not mine. So I don’t really know the answer to your questions. I did learn after making the video that the “juice” wasn’t turned up all the way on the settings. My mistake. I hope to featuring a new modified cayman soon in an upcoming video.
man my stage 1 ECU + transmission kit is on the way when I saw this video and my heart sank lmao
Dude. I’m sorry. Didn’t mean to freak you out. You’re going to love it. After making this video, I did the E85 tune. Blew my mind! Amazing tune.
@@midlifemods you're good lol loved the video 👍 congrats on the E85, I might try that in the future but I'm mainly focused on visuals and handling right now
@@victor7491the rear sway bar and lowering springs makes a huge difference in handling.
Holy crap
Oh yeah?
Big dad energy is crazy 😂
The so called "midlife crisis" for men would be at late teens crisis if young men would have enough money then to buy expensive toys at younger age. There's no such thing like midlife crisis. Men will be always men and like their toys.
REGRET is misleading but otherwise entertaining.
Well… it’s technically true right? I regretted waiting. 😏thanks for watching!
@@midlifemods Sure. I would title it different. Clickbait bugs me. Same message I guess.
@@NewYorker-sf8woI appreciate the feedback. I always struggle with the thumbnails and titles because at the end of the day, I DO want to entice people to watch my videos. There’s so much content out there that it’s difficult to stand out. So I have to try to tease a little I see your point though. I think my subsequent videos have a better balance of thumbnails and titles. Again, I appreciate the feedback. I don’t want to annoy anyone.
In terms of who has the better tune? IE vs 034 vs ??? I have 2 SQ5's and considering which to apply to those puppies.
I was in the same boat and did a ton of research on both companies. In my opinion 034 had the more reliable software AND an incredible hardware product line to pair with the tune. I’m SO happy I went with 034 because my experience has been incredible. Their support has been amazing and the tune has been great. I’d strongly suggest 034.
any update on this? I have a stage 3 setup and cannot find my boost leak for the life of me.
No brother. Still trying to track it down. I ran the car pretty hard today and it performed really well with no codes. I still hear the whistle though.
is e85 safe to run on stage 1 ecu and stage 2 tcu without any fueling upgrades?
Yes. With 034, you only need the high pressure fuel pump piston upgrade if you want to go stage 1+ and above.
@@midlifemods How safe is it to run with just stock fueling system? Also random questions but do you know how much power you made with just stage 1 ecu and stage 2 tcu without ethanol fuel?
@@andytran-ry7ycit’s safe. You only need the high pressure fuel pump piston upgrade if you go stage 1 + and above. The HP and torque gains are listed on the 034 Motorsport website for reference with each fuel type.
@@midlifemods thank you!
Nice call with the Wagner 👍 Tube and fin is the correct choice for a daily / occasional track day. Everything else on the market is bar and plate…
Thanks Matt! I tracked it at Laguna Seca with this intercooler and the car ran great!
Does it reduce the lifetime of the engine in anyway?
Not according to 034 Motorsport. They have cars in their possession that have far more miles than mine and they’re still running strong. I’ve also noticed happy high mileage customers in the 034 customer Facebook group. I’m at 30k miles now and no issues.
I wonder what lap times he was doing in that e30. Wonder if he was beating our times
@midlife Mods Audi does put Michelen on some audis. My 2023 s3 came with Michelens
Is there any reason for someone to get forged wheels who mainly just dailys their car to work but still might want to take it to the track one day?
Forged are going to be lighter and stronger. Is it worth the extra money? I don’t know. Not for me.