Nkreig's K16 Geartronic Build by nkreig

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Just got home form the dealer and I am a bit disappointed right now. I received and email about the k16 software for my car the other day telling me I will have to get the EMS (engine management software) updated because the version currently on my car can not be overwritten for the k16 file. Supposedly I needed to go to the dealer and get the most up to date software version for my car. Well, I made an appointment at the dealers for today (40 min away) and woke up early to beat traffic to get down there. They connected my car to vida and 20 minutes later come back to tell me I already have the newest software available for my car and it was just updated last july with my 37,500 mile service. So, now i do not have any idea what my options are. I emailed Don to see if there is a solution to writing the file for the version of software currently installed but I am doubtful since it was already attempted without success. It is just not clear to me how a file cannot be written for my 07 when there are several k16's both m66 and aw55's tuned for the K16 already. If this doesn't work out I may go looking for an RS4 and forget about going any further with this car. I was fully committed to taking the S40 to the next level but the odds are being stacked against me.

2-14-2013

Still working on the software issue but in the meantime this arrived yesterday...

2-16-2013

Thanks Greg.

I finally got time to properly fix my Elevate intake pipe. When I was doing the initial install I broke one of the vac connectors off the back from the tension. Today I ground off the old nipple and rethreaded a stronger brass fitting to the pipe.

Then, I ran new 8mm inner diameter silicone tubing for the vac lines to make everything more flexible and less strained. The blue also goes with the black, blue, and silver theme I'm going for in the engine bay.

Here is the fitting dimensions for anyone who needs to repair theirs...

Next up is to install the new pads in my Wilwood BBK. The pads that come with the set are too soft of a compound and the wear entirely to fast!! I called Wilwood and they recommended the BP-20's for extended life and higher heat index. When the K16 gets sorted the brakes will be seeing higher heat and some track time so it's best to get the stopping sorted before...