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Is it necessary to upgrade your brakes?  I think it's a must & should really be the first thing to do when upgrading the power level of a vehicle. How do brakes work 101? Hydraulic Action Your brake pedal is connected mechanically, usually via a metal rod, to a device called the master cylinder. The master cylinder is a sealed chamber full of brake fluid, which is a form of hydraulic oil. Brake lines connect the master cylinder to your vehicle’s brake calipers. These brake lines are passageways through which the brake fluid flows. When you press the brake pedal, the metal rod attached to it acts on a piston inside of the master cylinder. This piston compresses the brake fluid inside of the master cylinder, which builds up pressure within the brake system. That pressure is transmitted through the brake lines and provides the force needed to work the vehicle’s brakes. More pedal force means more pressure, which means more stopping power. When you release the brake pedal, the acti...

 HPA MOTORSPORTS ONEPORT  < click link for UNBOXING  The ONEPort, is an OBD-II to USB device, allows the end user to extract critical ECU ID information, which can then be e-mailed to HPA for analysis and modification. Once a specific tune file is completed at HPA offices, the updated file is then e-mailed back to the customer for upload into the vehicle. This process can take 1 to 2 business days and in some cases longer depending on your file version. Please contact us once you've made your purchase.  This is not a generic tune, it's specific to your vehicle and it's ECU.  Each ONEPort device can only be paired to an individual VIN number, and therefore is owned by the user once purchased (it is not a loaner tool). However, the ONEPort can also be used for DSG / S-tronic programming in the same vehicle, if applicable.

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  The big reveal for Spring 2021. A conservative approach to tuning my vehicles specific #ECU & #TCU sparked my interest a few years ago when I purchased my #AudiTT. I looked at other #software from various sources and admittedly almost pulled the trigger on more than one occasion. HOWEVER, I was sold on the #hpamotorsports software once I found out that the software would adapt to the introduction of a water methanol injection kit and the upgrade of my intake manifold without any issues. Alot of other cloud based software can't adapt to a WMI kit or an upgraded intake manifold. However with 30 years of experience HPA's software has everything I need to make massive amount of power safely for the daily. I'll admit that I don't care about having the highest number on a dyno sheet, I'd much rather a car that can run 12's in the #1320 one weekend & post great #laptimes the following weekend all the while being my daily driver. Reliability is the most import...

 The BIG BRAKE PROMO CODE   < Click the link #bigbrakekit #bigbrakeconversion #europeancars #audiquattro Big news everyone. I'll be giving away some discount codes for some big brake kits. The discount are as follows. 10% off for orders $425.00 and up. Expires May 30th, 2021 (4 piston caliper) 15% off for orders $895.00 and up. Expires May 30th, 2021 (6 piston caliper) 25% off for orders $1995.00 and up. No expiration date, but Limit 1 use/coupon. (Carbon ceramic & carbon fiber race brake setup) The catch is you'll have to be tuning in to www.thevlog.ca on and after March 19 for the discount code release.

The OEM+ ULTRA BRAKE UPGRADE is finally complete.  The TWO piece semi floating rotors have been purchased and will be delivered within 10 days.  This kit weighs less than the #TTRS brake setup, it has a superior & lighter aluminum 4 piston caliper & true two piece semi floating rotors that cool just as well as OEM but are lbs lighter.  The best part about it is the size allows you to run 17' race wheels saving you well over a hundred pounds of unsprung weight but it costs $4000 less than the TTRS brake setup. Why go big when you can get ULTRA? #TT #tts #ttrs  #Audi #audisport #audia3 #auditt

 The Perfect Valentines date wine? Blue Nun 24k Gold Edition Sparkling Sparkling White    (Click for video) 750 mL bottle Alcohol/Vol: 11% Made In: Germany By: H. Sichel Sohne G.M.B.H. Sugar Content: 32 g/L Sweetness Descriptor: M - Medium Style: Medium-bodied & Flavourful Varietal: Sparkling White BLUE NUN 24K GOLD EDITION Blue Nun  24K GOLD EDITION  is a delicious sparkling wine which is light and elegant with a touch of delicious fruitiness. Its effervescence comes from an old fermentation process and to highlight the natural bubbles we add genuine approved real 24K gold flakes. The  24K Gold Edition  is a great aperitif or accompaniment to light meals and hors d’oeuvres. It is the perfect sparkling for special occasions, celebrations or just for fun! Serving temperature 8 - 10 °C Alcohol 11 % VOL. Available sizes 0.2, 0.75, 3

CR4 4-Piston Caliper    (Click for video) Product Specifications: Caliper Size: 225mm L x 140mm W x 80mm H Caliper Body Construction: 2-Halves Caliper Body Material: 6061-T6 Forged  Piston Sizes: Ø 38mm x 4 Piston Material: 6061-T6 Billet Piston Style: Regular Piston Finish: Type III Hard Anodized Weight Per Caliper: +/- 2250g (Without Pads)  Dust Boot: Interior Oil Line: Exterior Min. to Max Disc Size: Ø 280mm (11") to Ø 340mm (13.4") Diameter Min. to Max Disc Thickness: 22mm to 30mm Brake Pad Sizes: CR4-50D = 110mm L x 69.5mm H x 50mm D | CR4-55D = 120mm L x 71.5mm H x 55mm D Caliper Finish: Anodized Available Colors: Anodized Red, Sapphire Blue, Energy Green (Powder Coated), Deep Gunmetal. The ProdigyWerks CR4 4-Piston Caliper is the ultimate solution to upgrade and replace your factory slider caliper without a full scale conversions.  This particular caliper is designed to incorporate your existing factory rotors/discs. You will not be required t...

What is the point of going fast if you cannot stop?  The ability to upgrade the brakes on our VAG cars has been limited to rotors and pads that cost a few hundred dollars and the Big Brake Kits that cost a few thousand dollars. The ability to upgrade the stock system with a performance caliper and rotors eluded us, but not anymore. I've partnered up with a performance specialist by the name Prodigywerks. They make some serious BIG BRAKE KITS and a performance upgrade for the stock setup. That's right a 4 pot caliper meant to work with the existing OEM rotors with stainless steel lines.  I could not pass this opportunity up. I'll be doing an in depth review with weight+ dimensions & video clips. This will all be showcased on my new platform which is currently under construction. With so many cool colors to choose from I've decided to go with the Matt black and red writing to mirror the interior of the car.  I'll be dropping a promo code for your chance at getting...

ONLY 17lbs at 17X9   (Click for video) Upcoming in depth review of the new Summer Rims and Tires will involve weight, video and specs. This will be debuting on the brand new platform that's currently under construction. Today I purchased the Advanti Racing Storm S1 rims for my OEM+ project. The rims are extremely lightweight for being a 17 X 9 ET35 wheel. They're a classic 10 spoke racing design in a hyper silver finish with real racing pedigree. Advanti Racing was a partner of the Mercedes Benz racing team as well as the Redbull owned Scuderia Toro Rosso now named Scuderia Alpha Tauri. Advanti Racing wheels are flow formed much like their cousin wheel companies Enkei, OZ, Konig (all owned by YHI). The wheels will be paired with a great all around ultra high performance summer tire in the NITTO 555  sized 255/45/17. The OEM specs for the Sline Audi TT Quattro was a set of 19 X 9 ET52 silver trip 5 spoke rims which weighed in 35-40lbs per rim.  The tires that came w...

I went from dumping the contents of my CTS TURBO oil catch can biweekly to dumping the contents of the Racingline oilc catch can monthly.    Since it's winter in Canada the temperature has gone from +5 to -15 degrees in the same day. Because of the constant temperature changes its safe to say that not everything in the catch can is oil blowby. Because of this exact reason I needed a can that would have a larger containment capacity. The Racingline unit has all that and a high flow baffle system that still works even when 3/4 full. As you can see the car hasn't been upgraded since I've last blogged, but the OEM upgrades are very rewarding. An OEM+ brake upgrade is in the works and a new rim and tire setup too.  Stay tuned.

I purchased the large 3.4oz (100ml) bottle before Christmas 2019 and I still have not finished it. I often only spray my neck & wrist & the fragrance lasts all day.  A longer lasting fragrance with less spray means a nice surprise return on my investment. I have received compliments from both men & women, straight and gay, it is a very inclusive fragrance that is not off putting like other high-end scents.  I have tried other "name" brands & non have come close to receiving as many compliments as Tom Ford Ombre Leather. I am looking forward to trying out the other fragrances from Tom Ford's fragrance house. Fragrance Family:  Warm & Spicy Scent Type:  Woody Spices Key Notes:  Black Leather, Cardamom, Patchouli Fragrance Description:  The tactile sensuality of rich black leather, textured with addictive patchouli and vetiver envelops like a second skin. The perfume’s floral tones of jasmine sambac conjure wild desert beauty, while l...