Recent content by Barbel12

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    Best place to go for remap

    Not entirely sure what the best sort remap is? Any suggestions? Don't want to go to OTT just to increase performance a little bit.
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    Best place to go for remap

    Hi Based in Berkshire and want to know the best place to go for a remap for a 2001 1.8T A3?
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    what air filter?

    After fixing my mates 1.8t audi a3 2001 dodgy MAF sensor (busted by k&n 57i) and giving the motor a full service I'd like to know what's the best performance panel filter for it?
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    Random lack of power...MAF? K&N? What's this?

    Cheers guys, I took a punt and first ditched the K&N for the original air box filter but it still didn't work so I got a new MAF and it's now working like a dream! So next question is what panel filter would be good.....??? Also now the car seems to running well I'm going to get a VAG COM done...
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    VAG COM Info

    I'm confused I thought you had to pay for the software! Is there like a cut down free version and the £200 version has more features??
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    Random lack of power...MAF? K&N? What's this?

    Right well the car is playing up again, same as before with the MAF connected it's running strangely. Would a replacement MAF sensor fix this or could it be something else? If I change the MAF is this likely to keep happening because of the K&N? Will running the car for now without the MAF...
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    VAG COM Info

    Hi Just found out you can get a VAG COM cable for £10 to £20 but will this only work with the £200 software?
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    Random lack of power...MAF? K&N? What's this?

    Also meant to ask more about this "charcoal chamber" I can't find anything online about it?? Basically there are two connections going into it and the back one is damaged somehow.
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    Random lack of power...MAF? K&N? What's this?

    Thanks for the info chaps.... I'm thinking one issue with the K&N is that it's installed directly into the MAF chamber which can't be good for either cold air (as close to the engine) and that oil getting into the MAF. Would a Silicone or Alu extension tube benefit this setup by moving the...
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    Random lack of power...MAF? K&N? What's this?

    Hi I am posting on behalf of my mate who own a 2001 Audi A3 1.8T, he had a K&N 57i Kit installed a little while ago (really badly) and since then it's been running very randomly. It will be fine for a day or two then it run poorly and while driving has a complete lack of power. I cleaned the...