Got any plans in the pipeline for the Mellow Yellow Peril in 2012 Paullie????
Must be pretty much there now?
So Koni FSD's will be first, then MTM's fitted in the Spring and Shark Performance Stage 3 remap, which is the same as other tuners' stage 2+. and Shark Performance Stage 3 remap, which is the same as other tuners' stage 2+. There are one or 2 bits sitting in the garage waiting to be fitted, Forge catch can, DV and throttle body silicone hoses, new Autotech HPFP internals and cam follower, but will hold off and get them all fitted at the same time as my uprated shocks, which I've yet to order. Ideally I'd like to buy some new brakes this year too, but still doing my homework on those, lol. Then she will be done, ..but hey I always say that and then think of something else I'd like to do.
Love your siggy BTW! xx
I was interested in the FSD's, but sure I read somewhere they can only be used at OEM ride height, but it's only a couple of MM difference. I was thinking of doing Eibach springs which drop the from 25mm, then OEM rears as they don't change and FSD's might be OK.
Brakes wise I've been thinking about giving the Forge units a try, but I need to make sure I can go for something that will sit comfortably under 18" winter wheels. Most of the Forge stuff I've got is very good, so thought I'd give theirs a try when the front pads need changing.
Such a nice car love your mods especially the RS3 Grill, who said girls don't like cars?
Chris
Who needs shoes when you have an s3??? How do you take the air vents out to replace them with tt ones?
Chris
Looking forward to sorting these wheels for you Paulie!
Paulie my local, Aberdonian friend! Love the MTM rims, a firm favourite of mine. However, are they not a tad on the heavy side? A very good close friend advised me off these same wheels onto BBS as they tip the scales over the CH/CK by a considerable amount.
I'm not trying to rain on your parade as they'll look class and if you get them 'furbed then they'll be unique, so I'm waiting to see the results, but if it's performance then these will hamper surely? I've never gone performance myself, more everyday looks and drive ability, so maybe the bi-moto's would've been fine, just got bitten by the BBS bug!
Don't get me wrong, I love them; put your stamp on them and they'll be fly. Better than anything local by a mile.
If you've seen the S8 refurbed 20's N8 had for sale (I had been in touch with the young Nath, but my new car plans are pushed by 6 months), then work out some custom 'furb and run with it. Those custom centre caps and grey were top; I hate to think what could be done with these. Well jel as the yoot say. I'll keep a close eye as usual, ;-)
Hey hey Rich! Fit like? I've always been more interested in the aesthetics of my cars than their performance, ..until I found out that I could easily have both, lol. It's true that the MTM's are heavier wheels than the BBS, but since the first time I saw a pic of them on another S3 on here I've been in love with them and when the chance came up to buy a virtually new set, I couldn't pass it up. I don't realistically push the car to its limits in any way, just pootling around town most of the time, so I doubt the bit of extra weight in the wheels will bother me too much. If it does, then I'll go to plan B, which was to get some anthracite CH-R's. The CK's will probably stay as my Winter set, so I still get to have my BBS fix for part of the year (always loved BBS, like yourself). N8's getting back to me this weekend on what magic he's going to work on these and can't wait to hear what he comes up with. He has my wishlist, ..dark (but not as dark as my CK's) yet shiny/glossy with the MTM logo in black (or whatever else he thinks would work). Hope you had a lovely Christmas and New Year, Rich! x
I hate you right about now paullie you have my wheels lol.
Have you seen them bimoto wheels on piston heads 9.5j wide just to wide for my car .
If it was me I would go for a light graffite Gray with a crystal specal in the top coat and the mtm in yellow .
To wide?. I love my mtms...
Hey hey Rich! Fit like? I've always been more interested in the aesthetics of my cars than their performance, ..until I found out that I could easily have both, lol. It's true that the MTM's are heavier wheels than the BBS, but since the first time I saw a pic of them on another S3 on here I've been in love with them and when the chance came up to buy a virtually new set, I couldn't pass it up. I don't realistically push the car to its limits in any way, just pootling around town most of the time, so I doubt the bit of extra weight in the wheels will bother me too much. If it does, then I'll go to plan B, which was to get some anthracite CH-R's. The CK's will probably stay as my Winter set, so I still get to have my BBS fix for part of the year (always loved BBS, like yourself). N8's getting back to me this weekend on what magic he's going to work on these and can't wait to hear what he comes up with. He has my wishlist, ..dark (but not as dark as my CK's) yet shiny/glossy with the MTM logo in black (or whatever else he thinks would work). Hope you had a lovely Christmas and New Year, Rich! x
this car is truely awesome, amazing presence and just perfect in every way, love the grill would love one of those some time soon
kepp up the awesome work !!!
Paullie ya car is " Bang Tidy "........
Looks amazing - them S3' s are a splendid bit of kit..............
When are those MTM's going on?! Looking forward to those pics!
Fair shout, I got a scratch on one of mine during the strong winds from a bit of branch in the road on a dark country road so best to wait for spring. Winter and cars don't mix. Got a nice salt coating today as it had been snowing in Cheltenham at least the snow foam lance can come out again!
absolute work of art, me and a mate browsed your thread last night and we were both blown away by one the extent of your mods and two the thought of the expense too, you must have some serious cash haha!
Absolutely love your car Paulie!
Looks fantastic.
I've been a big fan of the MTMs for a long time and always thought they were the perfect fit for pre-facelift S3.
I can't imagine them on a facelift like yours though so really looking forward to seeing them fitted.
Also curious as to the Forge BBk myself.
A lot cheaper than some of the other BBKs on the market but as you mentioned, don't know of anyone who has fitted them and would love a review.
They do look great though!!