Ben jah min
Registered User
Hi guys, I bought an 8L S3 yesterday as Ive had a soft spot for them for around 10 years!
Its pretty much fully standard in Nogaro blue with the matching alcantara recaro's, with the exception of a set of eibach springs. Im not new to VAG cars but have never owned a 1.8T before - its taking some getting used to having owned a string of VR6's and PD130's i also own a C5 a6 final edition so the s3 is mainly for a fun car as such. Im hoping to put a few tuner bits on the car but keep it OEM+, so no huge FMIC chopped into the front bumper etc.
Ive got a few things id like to fit and id love a few suggestions of what works well with the car with regards to tuning and retrofitting items.
My current bucket list of mods id like to do include;
retrofit cruise control - is there a guide around?
RNS-E install (if possible, i have no idea if this was even offered on an 8L) Or double DIN alternative as it currently has a combined tape player and CD player and changer.
Forge 007P
badger5 TIP
High flow panel filter
De-cat back non res Milltek.
Brembo porsche 4pots (I had these to fit on my mulberry VR but never fitted them - anyone have a DIY / FAQ?)
RHZW-1 splits (again from my VR - would 225/45/17 work on a 17x8? Also Does running wider rear have any effect on the haldex setup?)
JL W3 10" sub & component speaker install
remap - what kind of figures should i be looking at with the above mods with probably an R-tech map?
First things first its getting clayed and detailed so i know the paintwork is protectected for winter (collinite 476)
Ill get some pics up once I've made a start - i doubt anyone wants to see an almost stock S3!
Sorry for all the questions - I'm keen to make a start but need a few pointers so i don't make any nob errors, especially on a 1.8T i know nothing about!
Cheers
Its pretty much fully standard in Nogaro blue with the matching alcantara recaro's, with the exception of a set of eibach springs. Im not new to VAG cars but have never owned a 1.8T before - its taking some getting used to having owned a string of VR6's and PD130's i also own a C5 a6 final edition so the s3 is mainly for a fun car as such. Im hoping to put a few tuner bits on the car but keep it OEM+, so no huge FMIC chopped into the front bumper etc.
Ive got a few things id like to fit and id love a few suggestions of what works well with the car with regards to tuning and retrofitting items.
My current bucket list of mods id like to do include;
retrofit cruise control - is there a guide around?
RNS-E install (if possible, i have no idea if this was even offered on an 8L) Or double DIN alternative as it currently has a combined tape player and CD player and changer.
Forge 007P
badger5 TIP
High flow panel filter
De-cat back non res Milltek.
Brembo porsche 4pots (I had these to fit on my mulberry VR but never fitted them - anyone have a DIY / FAQ?)
RHZW-1 splits (again from my VR - would 225/45/17 work on a 17x8? Also Does running wider rear have any effect on the haldex setup?)
JL W3 10" sub & component speaker install
remap - what kind of figures should i be looking at with the above mods with probably an R-tech map?
First things first its getting clayed and detailed so i know the paintwork is protectected for winter (collinite 476)
Ill get some pics up once I've made a start - i doubt anyone wants to see an almost stock S3!
Sorry for all the questions - I'm keen to make a start but need a few pointers so i don't make any nob errors, especially on a 1.8T i know nothing about!
Cheers
