Fuel Pressure Gauge
Turbosmart * MSRP: $24.95
Info: www.turbosmartusa.com
Whether you've just added bolt-ons or you've already sprung for a big turbo, you might want to monitor your fuel pressure. Keep an eye on your engine's vital signs with one of Turbo Smart's new fuel-pressure gauges. This nifty dial is constructed of sturdy stainless steel, fits the popular 1/8NPT port size and reads from 1-100psi (0-7bar). While monitoring your fuel pressure might not seem that important, it can mean the difference between a healthy ride and an expensive trip to the shop.
Mk5 Downpipe
Euro Sport Accessories * MSRP: $475
Info: www.eurosportacc.com
One of the major restrictions in the 2.0T is the downpipe. So Euro Sport Accessories has designed a larger and more free-flowing unit for the GTI, GLI and Audi A3. It measures 3" diameter and is constructed from stainless steel. It's also a bolt-on, two-piece design and includes a 3" catalytic converter. Euro Sport also made it optional for the downpipe to fit either the stock exhaust system or their 2.5" performance exhaust. Just with downpipe alone, Euro Sport has dyno-tested the product and seen gains of 10-12whp and 15-20 lb-ft of torque.
BMW Intakes
aFe Power * MSRP: $382.35
Info: www.afepower.com
One of the most affordable ways to gain power from your BMW is by fitting a good open-element intake. Air-Flow Research (aFe) has recently released a batch of Euro intakes that are some serious suckers. Two that caught our eyes were the new Stage 2 intake and MAF kits for the '92-99 E36 3-Series and their new intake for the '06-08 BMW 550i/650ci E60/E63. The 3-series intake and MAF fits the 2.5, 2.8 and 3.0 liter E36s and the combo is said to give upwards of 25hp. The big-boy 5- and 6-Series intake is said to best power another 12-15hp and both come with reusable filters and powdercoated heat shields.
Audi TT Spoiler
Osir Design * MSRP: Website
Info: www.zmaxautosport.com
The second-generation Audi TT (8J) already has plenty of engine upgrades to choose from since the motors are the same 2.0T and 3.2 liter V6 found in other VWs and Audis. But what about the styling? Osir Design has several new products for the TT including this handmade lip spoiler. It's made of carbon fiber and finished in high gloss. And since it's a direct add-on to the factory spoiler, it doesn't require screws either. If you high gloss doesn't fit your fancy, you can also request a fiberglass or matte carbon spoiler as well.
Lowering Springs
B&G Suspension Systems * MSRP: Website
Info: www.b-gsuspension.com
Gone are the days of waiting for parts for your newly acquired car. Before you take delivery of your new ride, parts are already available. And B&G Suspension has just released its new S2 lowering springs for the BMW 1-Series. These sport-inspired boingers are said to drop your Bimmer by 1.2" on all corners and stiffen things up. If you don't have a 1-Series, B&G makes suspension for more than 450 different cars.
AME Wheels
AME WHEELS * MSRP: Website
Info: www.ame-wheels.com
If you're ready to step up to the big leagues, but don't want to be like everybody else, look to AME wheels for its latest top-tier rims. The new TM-02 split-six-spoke wheel is the latest design from AME (the upmarket brand from Enkei). The TM-02 sports a lightweight one-piece design and is formed by a patented MAT forming process that brings race technology to the street. Sizes range from 17-19" and you can get them in gun-metal or Hyper silver.
Software Tuning
Unitronic * MSRP: Website
Info: www.unitronic.ca
If you haven't heard about the insane amount of power waiting to be unlocked from many new Euros, you've obviously been living under a rock. In many factory-boosted cars, a simple software tune can net a substantial power increase. No stranger to the secret binary code that unlocks this power is Unitronic, with its extensive line of software upgrades for most modern VW, Audi, Volvo and many other Euros. Whether you'd like to see a simple increase in power through a standard tune, or you're looking for custom software, Unitronic should have what you're looking for.