Hey All,
Some of you may of seen me over on the 8L section previously and I've also posted a bit on the 8P section too recently. I've now got my latest A3, a 2006 2.0 TDI S-Line DSG. This is an upgrade from a 2001 A3 1.8T remapped to 200 BHP so it's a real different drive but I'm loving every minute of it so far!!
The car developed a fault straight from the off, so it went back to have it's manifold replaced as it was sticking open causing overboost. So after that got done I could finally get my hands on it and start work
First thing was first, a good wash. The car came out looking really good. Some swirl marks and minor scratches on the tail gate that I need to sort out, but a car is for using, not just keep clean so I'm not worrying too much right now
I personally love the colour. It's different to the standard colours you see and it stands out a little bit but without being too in ya face!
After the wash I went straight out and bought some new brakes as the old ones were looking pretty poor, working but I just hated the rust and rot that had set in
Old Brakes ;
I promise they weren't actually yellow!! Just a reflection in the garage
After putting the new discs on I knew I couldn't leave the backing plate as it was
So the discs came off and I covered up the caliper
Then rubbed down the backing plates and sprayed them up black and refitted the new discs, along with caliper
Not being 100% happy I decided to rub down my caliper too... Didn't paint it though! Copper greased up ready for a wheel
With the wheel on ready to drive again with some new rear pads and discs
Some of you may of seen me over on the 8L section previously and I've also posted a bit on the 8P section too recently. I've now got my latest A3, a 2006 2.0 TDI S-Line DSG. This is an upgrade from a 2001 A3 1.8T remapped to 200 BHP so it's a real different drive but I'm loving every minute of it so far!!
The car developed a fault straight from the off, so it went back to have it's manifold replaced as it was sticking open causing overboost. So after that got done I could finally get my hands on it and start work
First thing was first, a good wash. The car came out looking really good. Some swirl marks and minor scratches on the tail gate that I need to sort out, but a car is for using, not just keep clean so I'm not worrying too much right now
I personally love the colour. It's different to the standard colours you see and it stands out a little bit but without being too in ya face!
After the wash I went straight out and bought some new brakes as the old ones were looking pretty poor, working but I just hated the rust and rot that had set in
Old Brakes ;
I promise they weren't actually yellow!! Just a reflection in the garage
After putting the new discs on I knew I couldn't leave the backing plate as it was
So the discs came off and I covered up the caliper
Then rubbed down the backing plates and sprayed them up black and refitted the new discs, along with caliper
Not being 100% happy I decided to rub down my caliper too... Didn't paint it though! Copper greased up ready for a wheel
With the wheel on ready to drive again with some new rear pads and discs
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