What have you done to your 8V today?

Lowering springs... over got mixed reviews but what are people using??
 
Plasti Dipped my front emblem matte black.

Although not the best lighting and the car is dirty as hell :p

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Installed Stop/Start memory module ......

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jemichae said:
Wondering why you didn't go down the VCDS route?

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Rob has vcds so it must be so he can use it without it sending him mental lol

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mike260193 said:
May I know what is that for?

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It's so the switch remembers it's state when you turn the ignition off so if you don't like S/S it saves you from having to press the button every time you get in the car.

jemichae said:
Wondering why you didn't go down the VCDS route?

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OliS3 said:
Rob has vcds so it must be so he can use it without it sending him mental lol

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Yep as Oli says I've had S/S disabled practically since I got the car using the VCDS voltage mod just thought I'd give this a try saves getting the S/S unavailable icon on the DIS. This is how the button should behave - my headlamp and wipers switch remembers what they're on LoL
 
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Heard back from alloy insurers today to say claim is approved and they have appointed "Revive Auto Innovations" Having a quick look online, cant see much, and no mention of Diamond Cut

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Rob2k68 said:
It's so the switch remembers it's state when you turn the ignition off so if you don't like S/S it saves you from having to press the button every time you get in the car.





Yep as Oli says I've had S/S disabled practically since I got the car using the VCDS voltage mod just thought I'd give this a try saves getting the S/S unavailable icon on the DIS. This is how the button should behave - my headlamp and wipers switch remembers what they're on LoL
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Sorry Rob, I still don't understand what this is for. I have a USA 8V sedan (saloon). Is the Start/Stop you're referring to the same as "Auto Stop" feature seen on other VAG cars? For the US market, I don't think our 8V ever had that feature.
 
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BodegaBay said:
Sorry Rob, I still don't understand what this is for. I have a USA 8V sedan (saloon). Is the Start/Stop you're referring to the same as "Auto Stop" feature seen on other VAG cars? For the US market, I don't think our 8V ever had that feature.
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Hi mate, it's the engine stop/start when you're stationery the engine will stop when foot is on the brake and move again when you lift off to accelerate as long as other conditions are met battery voltage, temp, seatbelt etc. Some get on with it but other don't. There's a button on the dash near the hazard light and drive select buttons that deactivates stop/start - say you press this drive to the shop, keys out and get out your car. When you next get in and start up the button will be off and stop/start active again. The module remembers the button state to save you pressing it each time you get in the car. Bit like how the car remembers your seat heating setting.

Could be market specific I'm really not sure.
 
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BodegaBay said:
Sorry Rob, I still don't understand what this is for. I have a USA 8V sedan (saloon). Is the Start/Stop you're referring to the same as "Auto Stop" feature seen on other VAG cars? For the US market, I don't think our 8V ever had that feature.
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We (US market) didn't get the feature, along with efficiency mode and a host of other options. Cost cutting tactics.

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You don't pay $7 dollars a gallon though

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Rob2k68 said:
Hi mate, it's the engine stop/start when you're stationery the engine will stop when foot is on the brake and move again when you lift off to accelerate as long as other conditions are met battery voltage, temp, seatbelt etc...

Could be market specific I'm really not sure.
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rcnacura said:
We (US market) didn't get the feature, along with efficiency mode and a host of other options. Cost cutting tactics.
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Thanks guys.

@rcnacura. Nice to see another owner member here from the States (I'm also from the West Coast). I enjoyed your Laguna Seca track day video! I've been meaning to ask: did you ever complete the door puddle lights mod? I followed that thread and am about to order a set from Aliexpress to try out on my S3.
 
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BodegaBay said:
Thanks guys.

@rcnacura. Nice to see another owner member here from the States (I'm also from the West Coast). I enjoyed your Laguna Seca track day video! I've been meaning to ask: did you ever complete the door puddle lights mod? I followed that thread and am about to order a set from Aliexpress to try out on my S3.
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I did get the puddle door lights working, but didn't get the ambient lights to work that can be controlled with the mmi unfortunately. Not sure how to get it to work. Still need to put in my foot well lights too. Glad you like the Laguna seca bids, might be heading back again in Feb (or Sonoma).

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I did get the puddle door lights working, but didn't get the ambient lights to work that can be controlled with the mmi unfortunately. Not sure how to get it to work. Still need to put in my foot well lights too. Glad you like the Laguna seca bids, might be heading back again in Feb (or Sonoma).
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Thanks for the update. I can forgo the footwell lights (I had them in my Mk7 Golf R and wasn't impressed) but I really like for both the red door lights and bottom door puddle lights to work (both front amd rear doors) . When I get around to it, would you mind me checking with you for troubleshooting?

What's considered ambient lighting in the A3/S3? Is it the LEDs in the door handles?
 
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BodegaBay said:
Thanks for the update. I can forgo the footwell lights (I had them in my Mk7 Golf R and wasn't impressed) but I really like for both the red door lights and bottom door puddle lights to work (both front amd rear doors) . When I get around to it, would you mind me checking with you for troubleshooting?

What's considered ambient lighting in the A3/S3? Is it the LEDs in the door handles?
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Ya let me know if you have any questions. Are you in the SF area?

Ambient lighting is lighting that was a hard to find option. Basically lights that were under the mistral door accents. Think I just need some other module maybe.

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Ya let me know if you have any questions. Are you in the SF area?

Ambient lighting is lighting that was a hard to find option. Basically lights that were under the mistral door accents. Think I just need some other module maybe.

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Thanks RCN! I'm just over the hill in Northern NV. Regarding the door lights (red and puddle), is this the set you purchased: 8 Pcs OEM LED Footwell Light
http://s.aliexpress.com/UfeauArM



Ambien lighting...ahh this is what you were talking about. I don't think any of the S3 had lighted inlays options. Must be a ROW option.

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Nothing, just walked past it. It's still clean but not turned a wheel for over two months. I wonder why I need it sometimes....
 
Last week I updated my Audio basic system (8RM) to Audi Sound System (*** - 9VD)

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Here the DIY in Spanish: FrA1l3_Brico_ASS.pdf
It's worth it, change is brutal!! :sign wow:
 
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FrA1l3 said:
Last week I updated my Audio basic system (8RM) to Audi Sound System (*** - 9VD)

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Here the DIY in Spanish: FrA1l3_Brico_ASS.pdf
It's worth it, change is brutal!! :sign wow:
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What month and year is your car? Do you have the tech pack?

I was under the impression this couldn't be done on my car

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Heard back from alloy insurers today to say claim is approved and they have appointed "Revive Auto Innovations" Having a quick look online, cant see much, and no mention of Diamond Cut

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Is your dealer Edinburgh Audi? If so interested to know what the repair is like as also got a scuffed alloy.
 
OliS3 said:
What month and year is your car? Do you have the tech pack?

I was under the impression this couldn't be done on my car

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I have looked into this with @DJAlix and after trouble shooting this and testing wiring, when using VCDS we could not get the output on the back of the sub woofer connection working. My MMI was an early MMI version (MY13) which did not have the DAB hardware function.
 
Schizophonic said:
I have looked into this with @DJAlix and after trouble shooting this and testing wiring, when using VCDS we could not get the output on the back of the sub woofer connection working. My MMI was an early MMI version (MY13) which did not have the DAB hardware function.
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So my16 should work?

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Schizophonic said:
I have looked into this with @DJAlix and after trouble shooting this and testing wiring, when using VCDS we could not get the output on the back of the sub woofer connection working. My MMI was an early MMI version (MY13) which did not have the DAB hardware function.
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I have actually been investigating this further since we last spoke, via a SEAT Leon, and although VCDS coding is needed ultimately firmware changes need making also, hence the use of VCP within the retrofit guide. The Main problem has been that the files available within VCP are not labelled very well if at all, and using firmware files in error can screw things up :(
 
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There are a few available but @DJAlix has a little gem up his sleeve might be worth sending him a PM
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If you are interested in a S/S module please hold on for a few more days... I have something coming that might be of interest to a good number of people :)
 
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OliS3 said:
Excellent thanks for the help, so just needs a simple VCDS code?

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No :( This needs a combination of Coding (via VCDS or alike) and something called parameterisation, which VCDS cannot do. You will need access to a tool such as Vag Can Professional.
 
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DJAlix said:
No :( This needs a combination of Coding (via VCDS or alike) and something called parameterisation, which VCDS cannot do. You will need access to a tool such as Vag Can Professional.
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At least it can be done, thanks!

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OliS3 said:
At least it can be done, thanks!

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Indeed! Many thanks to @FrA1l3 for taking the plunge.

I have Genuine, fully registered VAG Can Professional + all the available add-on modules should anyone need help :)
 
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DJAlix said:
Indeed! Many thanks to @FrA1l3 for taking the plunge.

I have Genuine, fully registered VAG Can Professional + all the available add-on modules should anyone need help :)
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Excellent, could you pm me a price? I'll price up the components and go from there

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