MRC = RS4 Reborn!

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MRC = RS4 Reborn!

Post by karl » Tue May 05, 2009 5:59 pm

So, after reading Rob's write up (pippyrips 'v' MRC), I bit the bullet and decided to go for the same, which was intake manifold removed and cleaned, ITG filter, No-cat downpipes and Milltek non-res, non-valve and re-map.

Milltek had a bit of a mix up on the pipe so I had to go the resonated route if I wanted my car completed in one visit.

Result? Well, firstly I'm glad I went the resonated route; I think non-res would be just a bit too much. Res is plenty loud for me thanks!

After driving it back from MRC, all I can say is christ almighty, it's like a different car. It feels so much more alive and powerful and the noise...oh, the noise, what a lovely sound.

MRC fitted new plugs and did an oil/filter change as well (I supplied oil/filter).

The carbon/oil deposits were bad as you'll see in the pics below. :(

Rob is due to take his car back in to have the intake manifold removed to see how much it has built up since it was cleaned. MRC know what is causing the problem and will hopefully have the solution to it soon'ish :D

Thanks to Doug and Lucas and the rest of the crew at MRC for making my RS4 awesome with a capital 'F'.
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RE: MRC = RS4 Reborn!

Post by Andyuk911 » Tue May 05, 2009 6:05 pm

Pleased for you .. the valves don't look too bad ... best get some wynn's to keep them that way .. welcome to the 414 club ... I am not a member yet ....
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Post by karl » Tue May 05, 2009 6:08 pm

Interestingly, I'd already added Wynns about 2-3 weeks before the work was done - hmm, look at the difference it made! BTW - car had 20,000mls on the clock.

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RE: MRC = RS4 Reborn!

Post by Andyuk911 » Tue May 05, 2009 6:11 pm

Karl, you used the spray ? or the liquid in the tank ?
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RE: MRC = RS4 Reborn!

Post by karl » Tue May 05, 2009 6:39 pm

Andy, I used the spray and the liquid.

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RE: MRC = RS4 Reborn!

Post by sonny » Tue May 05, 2009 8:43 pm

Nice one fella, I cam very close to going down the MRC route, but im interested to see how long it takes for the valves to gunk up again. Have you got it booked for a power run? woudl be interesting to see what power your putting out,
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RE: MRC = RS4 Reborn!

Post by Andyuk911 » Tue May 05, 2009 8:45 pm

Karl .. did MRC tale pixs of the vanes ?
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RE: MRC = RS4 Reborn!

Post by pippyrips » Tue May 05, 2009 8:51 pm

Well done Karl, glad you are happy :beerchug:

Andy - I think i actually have one in my boot! They are very sticky and as you would imagine being upwind of the valves.

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Post by karl » Tue May 05, 2009 9:27 pm

Andyuk911 wrote:Karl .. did MRC tale pixs of the vanes ?
Andy - no sorry, no pics of the vanes.

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Post by karl » Tue May 05, 2009 9:28 pm

sonny wrote:Nice one fella, I cam very close to going down the MRC route, but im interested to see how long it takes for the valves to gunk up again. Have you got it booked for a power run? woudl be interesting to see what power your putting out,
Sonny, no I haven't got it booked for the dyno. I am really happy with the power it's now kicking out, whatever that may be. The fact I'm happy is enough for me. :D

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Post by Oli » Tue May 05, 2009 9:41 pm

Can you tell me what the costs were involved? PM if necessary

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Post by karl » Tue May 05, 2009 9:52 pm

Oli wrote:Can you tell me what the costs were involved? PM if necessary
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Post by Dom81 » Tue May 05, 2009 10:23 pm

Could I have a view on cost as well - the queue is forming!

What are you going to do at MOT time with the de-cats?
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Post by lengster1 » Wed May 06, 2009 1:39 am

Me too if you can,it looks like i need to factor this into the purchase of a b7

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Post by UNI555 » Wed May 06, 2009 9:29 am

Maybe MRC should advertise a price for a decoke on RS4's with over 1000 miles on the clock - could send flyers to Audi dealerships! :oops: :)

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