S3 8L Remap

[dennis_S3]

Hi everyone,

I am new on here and just purchased a 03 Reg S3. I am looking to do a few mods to it but first of all can anyone recomend the best Service kit? i.e. spark plugs, oils etc??

Also I am looking to get it remapped by AMD. would you say this is the best place to get it done?

Thanks

Den

 

[daz-20vt]

Where are you located bud. Id recommend badger5 or r tech from many happy customers reviews.

 

[dennis_S3]

I am in Sevenoaks, Kent. Where are they?

 

[daz-20vt]

Badger 5 gl103rh
Rtech le103by
2 seconds on a google search ya lazy sod!!
Ive no first hand knowledge but from what i read these 2 are the shiz. Ive used many tuners and always been slightly concerned. Dont remember reading a negative about either of these. Just bare in mind if its a long way at least you do it once. Use someone local because of ease and you may get bored of revisiting them. Not a fact just a thought.

 

[Vex182]

I used r-tech as they are 5 minutes from me and Niki and Ben are sound guys. I have a badger5 tip on my car and met Bill once and would feel very confident in leaving my car to him for any work.

Try this too: http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-...ps-everything-you-need-know-about-remaps.html

 

[Tricky20vt]

I've got an R Tech map on my 1.8T A3 and it really is very smooth and havent had any issues in the past 6-7k miles since it was done.

 

[Lewis583]

Another vote from me for B5 or R-Tech. Both well known in the VAG circle for their experience/skills with the 20vT motor. Both give the engine health check prior to even beginning mapping so you can be sure they won't slap a map on your motor with underlying issues just to earn some dollar.

Only met Bill once, to buy my forged rods from him, and even though I interrupted his chips & curry sauce (sorry Bill lol) he let me have a nose around the Badgerwagon. Top fella :icon_thumright:

Likewise with R-Tech, was down there just the other day having my ECU Immo defeated and had a good chat with Ben about our projects. I'm having my 8P 20T Stage 2'd by them very soon when my intake turns up.

 

[morgan306]

Welcome fellow Kent S3 owner!

I had my car mapped at AmD, and wish I'd gone to R-Tech or Badger5. I fitted a badger5 TIP after the map, and got turbo surge. AmD were less than helpful when I called to book my car in for a map tweak, denying the surge was anything to do with the map and that it would be a waste of time.

Go to R-Tech or Bill!

 

[corino]

Is R-Tech closest recommended to me if I'm from Coventry?
I'm getting an 1.8T 190 b7 soon and want it remapped but definitely not looking for a cheapest around, but the best and most experienced as well obviously

 

[Vex182]

Is R-Tech closest recommended to me if I'm from Coventry?
I'm getting an 1.8T 190 b7 soon and want it remapped but definitely not looking for a cheapest around, but the best and most experienced as well obviously

Yes mate, about 30 minutes I would guess.

 

[corino]

Thanks, will keep that in mind