Jay A3 's 1.8T On-Going Build Thread

[Jay A3]

I started lookin into meth but then I thought I would fit it after the larger fmic goes on..

 

[Tim_Attard]

so secretive, id love to see it with meth

 

[Jay A3]

With meth niki reckons I should be able to run 260bhp nicely

 

[Jay A3]

My bbs reps have been looking a little tired over last few months with paint flaking off

I had picked up some rs4 reps few months back. Decided to get them powder coated and I must say I'm impressed with how it has turned out

Thoughts??

 

[MIGGZ]

you alive!!!!

i like the rs reps more then the bbs

 

[Jay A3]

Yeh, still breathing! K03s ain't that powerful. I'm going to take some more shots of them later when I clean the car. I see that you also have a new set! Looking good

 

[MIGGZ]

Yeh, still breathing! K03s ain't that powerful. I'm going to take some more shots of them later when I clean the car. I see that you also have a new set! Looking good

lol na dude just resprayed them hey! still love my SSW no one has them here in SA

 

[Westy]

i like the rs reps more then the bbs

that's what I told him too.

 

[MIGGZ]

that's what I told him too.

good man you are!

 

[16Klappe]

Looks great

 

[Jay A3]

Bbs will probably be my track wheels when ever I get a chance to refurb them.

 

[jojo]

BBS reps still lighter than the RS4 reps right Jay?

 

[Jay A3]

That's correct Jo

 

[MIGGZ]

jay whats going on here????? is the thread dead?

 

[Jay A3]

Patience my friend

gathering bits n bobs

 

[MIGGZ]

so tell us about it! tell us how is the weather and stuff dont make me go thru 4 weeks of threads to remind you that you have a thread lol

 

[Jay A3]

You have waited this long, a few more weeks wont hurt


Haven't done much just general day to day maintenance and enjoying the car.

 

[Jay A3]

Popped up to see ben and reesy yesterday. Got round to upgrading the rear brakes to 256mm setup. Cracking work lads as always and fun banter.

Mental note: "7mm spacers rather than 6mm would be a better fit" said Ben. It doesn't catch with 6mm so still ok to use.

When I left brake felt a little light and Ben said it would be like that for around 20miles or so.

First impression: it is a little more responsive and sharper but time will tell when these get worn in a bit more

 

[Jason.s]

Lines?

 

[Jay A3]

Next time

 

[Westy]

Where did you get the brake kit from jay? Also where's the pics? ****** amateur!

 

[Jay A3]

Brake jut?
I completely forgot to take pics. The rear upgrade has been done to death so I didn't think pics would be needed

 

[Westy]

Brake jut?
I completely forgot to take pics. The rear upgrade has been done to death so I didn't think pics would be needed

Meant to say Kit! I've edited it now. Are te A3 rear smaller then the S3 rears as standard?

 

[Jay A3]

232mm discs standard
256mm s3

Ben sorted it all out. He sold me the set and even sourced the 6mm spacers! All I did was paint the carriers and calipers. Brake line kit was from awesome gti

 

[Jay A3]

Courtesy of Reesy (not a massive difference in size but still a difference non the less)

Before

After

Old disc sitting on top of new disc

 

[superkarl]

are the old ones solid single discs aswell?
S3 are vented so its not just size.

 

[Jay A3]

Correct. Double thickness and vented

 

[MIGGZ]

i noticed a difference in mine when i did it dude braking improved and corner braking felt smoother and less twichy

 

[Jay A3]

I have noticed braking is smoother. Not sure about corner braking (as I brake before the corner )

 

[MIGGZ]

bwaahahahahahhahahahaahhaha brake later then!

 

[Jay A3]

I do just not in the corner

It does feel better and I can actually see the disc behind the alloys now haha

 

[MIGGZ]

noooo muuuuch later hahahah

 

[crazy88]

I miss you jay. And I like your new wheels, the car suits them very well.

 

[Jay A3]

I miss you jay. And I like your new wheels, the car suits them very well.

Miss you too mate, caught the tuning bug yet??

 

[crazy88]

Hmmm, possibly getting there, but need to financially recover from buying the thing first. And to be fair though, it's probably tuned as much as i'll be bothered to ever do! I suspect my monies will now go to funding two cars and a large fuel bill...plus all the other bits that start to fall to pieces on a 14yr old car.

 

[Jay A3]

Large fuel bill? The other car is a derv and this one is a standard 1.8t!

 

[crazy88]

It's not standard, and even if it was it's still thirsty compared to my derv. I'm just not used to seeing 25mpg on a conservative run to work lol.

Plus, running two cars has a load of costs ha.

 

[Jay A3]

It's not standard, and even if it was it's still thirsty compared to my derv. I'm just not used to seeing 25mog on a conservative run to work lol.

Plus, running two cars has a load of costs ha.

What's the spec of your motor?

 

[crazy88]

It's only had a few tweaks, had a remap, got a fmic and milltek cat back. It goes well enough though, much more fun to drive than the standard 1.8tqs I test drove.

 

[Jay A3]

Ooooo remapped!? Exciting times!!!