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Thats a pro4... I am referring to V1-V3... the pro4 is supposed to be better but no manifold is that easy... except for K03's and mine
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Had a quick drive in the car again yesterday and today....all back to old self, hoping new box lasts with all the same upgrades minus billet input shaft.
Had some lovely weather for building it in the garden in the evenings this week
Had some lovely weather for building it in the garden in the evenings this week
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@StaceyS3 I think you need a trip to Australia to come and help me finish mine
Would love to
Could come over for an Aussie trial and see if the Mrs could handle living there
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Found some mint original ally mirrors, i was not sure about these but saw some on a silver S3 at AITP and they looked good.
Took the housings off
Used some metal polish and then waxed them
Fitted them on, i wasn't sure at first but i think they look ok with the silver?
Did a scan, still code free
Fitted air freshener
Took the housings off
Used some metal polish and then waxed them
Fitted them on, i wasn't sure at first but i think they look ok with the silver?
Did a scan, still code free
Fitted air freshener
gave my 50+ year old pond it's bi-annual clean...
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paid a man £100 to change my drive shafts and check the transfer to propshaft bolts.
got the old ones back nothing obvious is wrong I will take the boots off at the weekend, drivers side outer CV seems really floppy and passenger side outer cv seems to slide out a bit on its on?
got the old ones back nothing obvious is wrong I will take the boots off at the weekend, drivers side outer CV seems really floppy and passenger side outer cv seems to slide out a bit on its on?
Not today, but an awesome photo from Monday at Knockhill
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On the subject of photo's... here are a few I did earlier..
One from a friend of mine while I was at Quarry Corner (Castle Combe)
...and one I took this morning on the way to work...
<tuffty/>
One from a friend of mine while I was at Quarry Corner (Castle Combe)
...and one I took this morning on the way to work...
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Haha Australia version of a car brA
replaced the front left abs sensor with a new one but im still having errors so im guessing my pump is knackered
here's a pic of the ignition barrel cover, its little touches like these that makes a difference in my opinion.
Oil service light has decided to visit again, Also my trip computes is acting crazy when i disconnect the battery its shows the more or less correct economy and miles to empty but the moment i drive off it goes to 51/L 100km and on a full tank its shows it will run empty after 140 kilos, there is a blow on my exhaust at the manifold area and i my oxygen sensor is acting dodgy but does that influence the trip computer in any way ?
also starting laying down some wood look tiles in my living room, my dad is really doing a good job on it in my opinion
here's a pic of the ignition barrel cover, its little touches like these that makes a difference in my opinion.
Oil service light has decided to visit again, Also my trip computes is acting crazy when i disconnect the battery its shows the more or less correct economy and miles to empty but the moment i drive off it goes to 51/L 100km and on a full tank its shows it will run empty after 140 kilos, there is a blow on my exhaust at the manifold area and i my oxygen sensor is acting dodgy but does that influence the trip computer in any way ?
also starting laying down some wood look tiles in my living room, my dad is really doing a good job on it in my opinion
Sam_
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Driveshaft and oil/filter:
And this took me back to my DCOE days but I also made a gasket for the R32 TB:
And this took me back to my DCOE days but I also made a gasket for the R32 TB:
Finally I have replaced my oil pick up pipe, cleaned sump and oil/filter change. I have been meaning to do this for ages but just haven't got round to doing it.
Strainer was slightly blocked and sump was filthy. Lots of broken dipstick plastic pieces
Car seemed to sound quieter on tick over so pleased l did It
Old
New
Before
After
Strainer was slightly blocked and sump was filthy. Lots of broken dipstick plastic pieces
Car seemed to sound quieter on tick over so pleased l did It
Old
New
Before
After
(A couple of days ago) I removed the Milltek exhaust from my car with fellow ASN member @Grundy and fitted it to his car. Then fitted a 3" Zinram on mine, both sound awesome 
Also fitted the TT jacking points to both cars, nice and easy direct fit and makes it so much easier to put the car on stands. good shout by @scotty24
https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-car/audi/a3-8l/genuine-tt-jacking-points/
This afternoon I fitted a pre facelift middle exhaust hanger to give extra support to the big heavy 3" exhaust system (pre F/L use the forward hanger where as F/L use the one further back) which was definitely needed to pull it up tight
Steve
Also fitted the TT jacking points to both cars, nice and easy direct fit and makes it so much easier to put the car on stands. good shout by @scotty24
https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-car/audi/a3-8l/genuine-tt-jacking-points/
This afternoon I fitted a pre facelift middle exhaust hanger to give extra support to the big heavy 3" exhaust system (pre F/L use the forward hanger where as F/L use the one further back) which was definitely needed to pull it up tight
Steve
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How do you find the quality of the Zinram? Is it loud? Sound decent? Really cool that they do 3 and 3.5" off the shelf. They seem busy though, did it take long to get yours?
I was really impressed with the quality and with it being in 4 sections there's quite alot of adjustment to get a perfect fit. It's quite loud but does sound awesome though and no horrid droning which was my biggest concern
Don't hold your breath waiting for a reply from them though, they probably won't whether it be in English or German but it took just over 4 weeks to arrive from when I ordered
Steve
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Cool - sounds good. How did you get in contact with them? I sent a message on Facebook and their website. No reply yet but on Facebook they had an auto responder saying they were busy and it'd take 5 days to reply.
Yeah you may not get a reply Sam, I tried many times but got nothing. I just went on there website and ordered it and paid with paypal, confirmation came though not long after but had no update until 4 weeks later to say it was being shipped
I think delivery took two days to UKSteve
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Been busy with other things and never had time to do stuff for myself..
Today was my time, SQS shifter with modified cables fitted..
Also some fab work for something new I'm doing to the S3 engine.. Looking forward to this project is all done. Will be joining the aftermarket ECU gang with the mods I'm doing.
Today was my time, SQS shifter with modified cables fitted..
Also some fab work for something new I'm doing to the S3 engine.. Looking forward to this project is all done. Will be joining the aftermarket ECU gang with the mods I'm doing.
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Spent the day in a muddy field getting deaf with my eldest watching her fella getting even muddier...
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I bought a family car - its not the Citroen Picaso my wife wanted me to get - but there is enough room for everything we need for holidays.
I spent a long time checking over bits, especially after the nightmare Audi S3 I have - so hopefully it will be okay for a year or so, I will move the S3 onto a 3000 mile classic car insurance on renewal. never had a Mazda before, not sure of the colour but it is definitely blue.
I spent a long time checking over bits, especially after the nightmare Audi S3 I have - so hopefully it will be okay for a year or so, I will move the S3 onto a 3000 mile classic car insurance on renewal. never had a Mazda before, not sure of the colour but it is definitely blue.
