My A3

[Boydie]

I think it is about time that I posted pics and spec of my 2.0TDI A3

I would say its 90% complete - I just have to get it remapped and source some aluminium trim for the interior, I am also considering a 2005> rear bumper splitter (with the black centre) and maybe a facelift or flat bottomed steering wheel.

Anyway, I hope you like and all comments and suggestions welcome ( I know it will not to be everyones cup of tea but I think I have modified it perfectly and subtley)


When I got it:



After 6months of ownership:



Milltek Cat Back resonated exhaust

Bootbuild:




Tweeter Builds:




Engine:

Kept Clean
Milltek Cat Back Exhaust - resonated!
Green Panel Filter
Revo Remap on order

Suspension:

FK Highsport Coilovers lowered 25mm all round

Wheels and Tyres

BBS CH 19" et50 5x112
Federal 235/35/19

Brakes

Standard for now but might consider R32 or S3 brakes once I get the remap

Body

Euro Style Plates
Audi's OE Votex Bodykit
Debadged
Factory Colour Coding
Silver Bulbs
HID's

Interior

Sports seats
OE Armrest
S3 Pedals
S3 Gear Knob
S3 Hand Brake Sleeve
Storage Pack
Light Pack
Smoking Pack
Drinks Pack
Audi Torch

ICE

Becker Grand Prix Head Unit with iPod
Audiocontrol EQL
Focal 6.5" KP2 Components
Diamond M6 10" Sub
Genesis Dual Mono
Genesis 4ch Channel
Streetwires 0 Guage Kit and wiring
Audio Advice Boot Build

 

[jasaudi]

Very nice car - looks the business

 

[madalex]

i really like mudflaps on cars , i might consider them on my black s3 and get them colour coded

 

[OutLore]

Best colour too. Looks spot on, always loved those wheels on A3's.

 

[SamDude]

Nice... very nice!

 

[klauster]

nice subtle mods which have only added to the look of the car, nice work

 

[mcmasman]

Very nice Boydie, I'm very interested in the S3 gear knob and hand brake sleeve. How hard is it to install those?

How do you take the hand sleeve off?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Boydie]

thanks a lot for the feedback guys - much appreciated since most of you do not like the modifying scene much!

the hand brake and gear knob are an easy fit - the hand brake is slightly harder but there are instructions - basically you take a thin screw driver to the back of it and push down or up to release the clip (which you will see in the replacement knob)

the gear knob is easy once you see how to remove the original one!

thanks again

 

[steve184]

i think the mudflaps at the back are bobbins - would look cleaner without

 

[Gti Jazz Blue]

Looking good - those wheels are pure sex !

I priced up the flat bottomed wheel from the TT with VAGPARTS (I'd need the TT one as I've got DSG) and including the bag (as my 05 has the earlier shape) you are looking at about £800 plus VAT.

Paul

 

[Boydie]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOK forget that wheel then lol £800!!! that's a joke!

Thanks for the comments

 

[N8]

Alrite boydie,

I think a new S-Line bumper on the front would finish off the car.

Thanks

Nathan

 

[maars]

I could offer you mine - I've found an S3 replacement to fit to my S-Line...

 

[claudefrog]

looks ****

 

[Boydie]

HAHA get back to your own forum 8L boy

Guys, I would need a bonnet off you too to fit a facelift front bumper!

Thats the next project anyway

 

[Boydie]

latest purchase:

unfortunately it did not include the gear surround but a quick phone call to www.vagparts.com and it was quickly sorted with the ASN 10% discount also I had forgotten my account number which they sorted out so thumbs up to them!

also, some pics from a local Audio Show which I came 2nd in Entry Level SQ - my first time competing so I am very pleased!

Pic of me and the award giver outer girl

 

[Staz]

Well done dude. Even "models" have a beer belly now! lol

 

[Boydie]

:O you calling me fat???? lol

ah well i have no idea who she was - nothing special anyway

 

[Staz]

lol

 

[markwiggy]

: - nothing special anyway

Was that from experience !!

Mark

 

[Boydie]

haha - i didnt try anything, there was a crowd watching!

 

[si_reading]

Looking nice dude:icon_thumright: Like it!

 

[Boydie]

thanks guys - fitted the trim within 5mins but the ash tray put up a struggle then I fitted it wrongly so had to do it again!!

Don't know what my decision is about them yet but let me know what you think....

old trim taken from above for comparisson:

 

[Staz]

Brushed aluminium always gets my vote

 

[RobinA3]

loving the wheels and the way the car sits.

number plates look too fussy though.

 

[markwiggy]

haha - i didnt try anything, there was a crowd watching!

Ah defence, first sign of guilt !!!

Car looks nice anyway matey, good work.

Mark

 

[Gti Jazz Blue]

Quick question what is your opinion on the "Milltek Cat Back Exhaust - resonated!"

Made any difference to the exhaust note ? I know it's a diesel before anyone starts, but can you improove the exhaust note of an oil burner ?

Concidering one for my 2.0TDi.

Wheels first though and I have seen the perfect candidate from Momo.

Paul

 

[Boydie]

the exhaust is nice - mainly a cosmetic pleasure but there is a little extra noise but nothing annoying or embaressing!

unfortunately you do get the wooshy BOOO noise in lower gears when changing

 

[nadir]

i like you car!

looks awesome!
good job!

keep it like this u are in the good way

 

[TDI-line]

Nice work Mr Boydie.

Do you have a flue growing out of your head.

 

[Boydie]

lol doing ok tdi liner

thanks for the comments - the car has since been deringed at the back and hopefully getting my front seat backs soon!

 

[Spin140]

Not sure why but cant see any pics - am dying to see those wheels

 

[Boydie]

are you in work viewing the pics? they are taken from my bebo account and some work accounts don't allow that site!

 

[N8]

Nice boydie, have u got spacers?

 

[Spin140]

are you in work viewing the pics? they are taken from my bebo account and some work accounts don't allow that site!

Yes at work so will take a look at home later, cheers Spin...

 

[Boydie]

no i dont have spacers

thanks

 

[Tommy1finger]

Looking good:icon_thumright: