What have you done to your 8V today?

First wash today!

Had the car for 6 weeks and a Gyeon MOHs+ ceramic coating was applied after 2 weeks. I stuck with the brand and gave it a clean today, here are the steps I took:

1. Pressure wash all over
2. Foam using Gyeon Foam
3. Wait 5 mins, pressure wash again
4. Clean with Gyeon Bathe+ using 2 bucket method with Gyeon Q2M Smoothie
5. Clean wheels using EZ Detail Brush
5. Pressure wash
6. Dry using Gyeon Q2M Silkdryer

Super happy with the process and results, took about an hour. Not perfect though. Next time I'll clean the wheels first - a lot of brake dust makes a lot of mess when wet and using a brush!
 
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Mac135 said:
Ordered Gyeon ceramic coating for the car today. To be applied on Tuesday. Hopefully it will help keep my car looking good.
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My S3 had a Gyeon Q2 MOHs+ coating a few weeks ago, it's amazing! The enhanced gloss and water beading make me smile every time I look at it. You've made a good choice!
 
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Russell Smith said:
First wash today!

Had the car for 6 weeks and a Gyeon MOHs+ ceramic coating was applied after 2 weeks. I stuck with the brand and gave it a clean today, here are the steps I took:

1. Pressure wash all over
2. Foam using Gyeon Foam
3. Wait 5 mins, pressure wash again
4. Clean with Gyeon Bathe+ using 2 bucket method with Gyeon Q2M Smoothie
5. Clean wheels using EZ Detail Brush
5. Pressure wash
6. Dry using Gyeon Q2M Silkdryer

Super happy with the process and results, took about an hour. Not perfect though. Next time I'll clean the wheels first - a lot of brake dust makes a lot of mess when wet and using a brush!
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Also have Gyeon MOHS+ it's awesome!

Some cleaning regime as you but I start with Bilt Hamber auto wheel cleaner (apply on dry wheels leave for 2 mins then jetwash off) and finish with Nanolex Final Finish quick detailer removes any water marks and leaves the paintwork gleaming.
 
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Having seen a few pics of your car Rob on here I'm very hopeful that it will come up well. Having gone with a black car I want to keep it looking as good as I can. I'll also look out the other products you and Russell mentioned too.
 
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Hope this helps, do not use my method if you have the chance! Get the pins and push them through! Job done!

Then speak to @DJAlix to activate it all up!
 
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Fitted my front splitter this morning. I'm not a fan of them sticking out that far I just like the depth they add to the front so I put it back as much as possible. Used a rivet gun and after two rivets the thing broke so had to take the gun apart apart and back together again but sorted it.
 

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robps3 said:
Fitted my frobt splitter this morning. I'm not a fan of them sticking out that far I just like the depth they add to the front so I put it back as much as possible. Used a rivet gun and after two rivets the thing broke so had to take the gun apart apart and back together again but sorted it.
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Looks good :D

Which one is that?
 
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robps3 said:
Fitted my front splitter this morning. I'm not a fan of them sticking out that far I just like the depth they add to the front so I put it back as much as possible. Used a rivet gun and after two rivets the thing broke so had to take the gun apart apart and back together again but sorted it.
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Nice job mate - looks good against the red also pretty subtle OEM like.
 
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Rob2k68 said:
Nice job mate - looks good against the red also pretty subtle OEM like.
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yeah got it as flush as i could with one pair of hands lol. i painted the chome bottom bit of the grill black to fit in with the splitter. still might paint the grill black. the chrome is slowly growing on me lol
 
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Got a puncture Sunday....limped to garage....air went in and straight out. Couldn't change to the space saver cos my Audi wrench wouldn't fit in the Vorsteiner bolt holes (!!). Left it overnight at 24 hour garage in the Bronx! (very scared). Limped again 1k to nearest tyre place. Took tyre off....was ruined...couldn't get replacement ContiSport Contact 5P....had to buy Good Year Eagle F1 for time being....now shopping online for Conti's to ship to Panama cos no-one has any here! Screw in tyre is costing me damn near $700!!
 
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robps3 said:
thats the reiger mate, same as yours.
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Aha nice one!

Wasn't sure as the saloon one goes "up" in the middle section so it's not all at one level.

Did a good job too especially if it was all with one pair of hands!
 
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azibux1 said:
Aha nice one!

Wasn't sure as the saloon one goes "up" in the middle section so it's not all at one level.

Did a good job too especially if it was all with one pair of hands!
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oh really, i hope they havent sent me the wrong one lol im going to check now.
 
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robps3 said:
oh really, i hope they havent sent me the wrong one lol im going to check now.
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Ahh feel bad for pointing it out now lol.

To be honest I was querying which it was, as in I didn't recognise it as being Rieger since the saloon one (that I have) has a slight different shape... I then (only just now) remembered you also have a saloon!

Sorry to say but something isn't quite right there with the one you've received then it seems

See below pic of mine. See the shape I'm referring to where it is raised for the length of the silver section in the middle?

Even visible on the images on the Rieger site for the "sedan"/convertible

EDIT: Couldn't see anything wrong with a quick glance... but see on yours (because it is for the narrower hatch/sportback) the 'point' on the bumper doesn't match up with the 'point' on the splitter?

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azibux1 said:
Ahh feel bad for pointing it out now lol.

To be honest I was querying which it was, as in I didn't recognise it as being Rieger since the saloon one (that I have) has a slight different shape... I then (only just now) remembered you also have a saloon!

Sorry to say but something isn't quite right there with the one you've received then it seems

See below pic of mine. See the shape I'm referring to where it is raised for the length of the silver section in the middle?

Even visible on the images on the Rieger site for the "sedan"/convertible

EDIT: Couldn't see anything wrong with a quick glance... but see on yours (because it is for the narrower hatch/sportback) the 'point' on the bumper doesn't match up with the 'point' on the splitter?

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oh yeah i see what you mean now... i better speak to them tomorrow i bet they have sent me the hatch version.
 
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robps3 said:
oh yeah i see what you mean now... i better speak to them tomorrow i bet they have sent me the hatch version.
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Bit annoying for you though for sure.

Where did you buy from? Body-kit?
 
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azibux1 said:
Bit annoying for you though for sure.

Where did you buy from? Body-kit?
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no they were sodding me about, it was a place (will need to dig out my paperwork) official retailer for rieger aswell lol. im not sure what i like best between the two to be honest, i dont like splitters that sit to far out from the bumper. been looking at the two pics does yours allow the under tray to be removed? one thing i noticed was that it sits quite deep under there.
 
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no they were sodding me about, it was a place, official retailer for rieger aswell lol. im not sure what i like best between the two to be honest, i dont like splitters that sit to far out from the bumper. been looking at the two pics does yours allow the under tray to be removed? one thing i noticed was that it sits quite deep under there.
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Yeah I like the look of mine... But if I were you simply from a hassle point of view I would maybe just push for a reasonable partial redund? Then again the two bits that don't line up could get annoying lol, especially as it isn't a small amount of money!

Mine will definitely allow the main undertray to be removed as that is further back... And it should allow the small front section to be removed too but I haven't tried.
 
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Got spacers coming tomorrow. 20mm for the rear and 15mm for the front of my 2017 S3 Saloon ;)
 
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Well what did I do to my A3 today?!?!
I feel like a total TW@T! Kerbed my new alloy to kingdom come, pulled up to the car park ticket machine, pressed the button got the ticket, took my sunglasses off and moved forward, thought I'd put the sunnies in the holder and they dropped, took my hand off the steering wheel and kissed the the 6" kerb!!!!!
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SevenW said:
Well what did I do to my A3 today?!?!
I feel like a total TW@T! Kerbed my new alloy to kingdom come, pulled up to the car park ticket machine, pressed the button got the ticket, took my sunglasses off and moved forward, thought I'd put the sunnies in the holder and they dropped, took my hand off the steering wheel and kissed the the 6" kerb!!!!!
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gutted for you. It's the only sound I know that makes you feel instantly sick! Hope the refurb costs are not too bad.


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SevenW said:
Well what did I do to my A3 today?!?!
I feel like a total TW@T! Kerbed my new alloy to kingdom come, pulled up to the car park ticket machine, pressed the button got the ticket, took my sunglasses off and moved forward, thought I'd put the sunnies in the holder and they dropped, took my hand off the steering wheel and kissed the the 6" kerb!!!!!
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I did the same about a month into my new rims. I was so ****** at myself for not paying attention. Then let a family member borrow the car and they scraped them even more. I gave up and just accepted it.

But I did put in my new wireless phone charger using a proclips mount. Screwed the wireless base directly to it. Should of done this sooner!

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Replaced the PCV breather pipe bit fiddly but easy enough looks to have cured the oil leak at the turbo inlet so worth doing.
 
Full wash polish and wax. Also shampooed the seats, carpet and matts. Looks like new again


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Just had the sunroof service done ... and clocked 30,000 miles.
 
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Just picking mine up from Glos Detailing following a one of Nigel's valets, he protected the car earlier in the year.
 

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Just replaced the sorry looking Revo turbo muffler delete with a VWRacing one quite a different approach to the design too .....

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just ordered the USP s/s filter and finned housing for my DSG :) .....will be done soon :) :)
 
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PanamaS3 said:
Got a puncture Sunday....limped to garage....air went in and straight out. Couldn't change to the space saver cos my Audi wrench wouldn't fit in the Vorsteiner bolt holes (!!). Left it overnight at 24 hour garage in the Bronx! (very scared). Limped again 1k to nearest tyre place. Took tyre off....was ruined...couldn't get replacement ContiSport Contact 5P....had to buy Good Year Eagle F1 for time being....now shopping online for Conti's to ship to Panama cos no-one has any here! Screw in tyre is costing me damn near $700!!
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Lucky white heather get yer lucky white heather here l say lol, **** me mate dashed unlucky old chap lol
 
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Took car to local hand wash, who now use proper wash mitts! Do a damn good job for £4.50. And for those who know me, I'm OCD when it comes to car cleaning and wouldn't let just anyone touch my car. But needs must! I did give it a spray and wipe of CarPlan No1 Gloss!!
 
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spoke to the company that sold me the spolier and sent the wrong one, ended up giving e a full refund and said keep the spolier as we dont want it back.... how about that. Which is pretty handy as i fitted and actually love it lol so ive got two hundred notes burning a hole in my pocket which i shouldnt have and therefore need to spend it. My get the wifes car wheels refurbed or i could get some ceramic coating for the S3 lol
 
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Lucky white heather get yer lucky white heather here l say lol, **** me mate dashed unlucky old chap lol
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lol....I'm now just beginning to understand why you live in Scotland! :) I bet no-ones ever got a flat and gone off on this corner! lol
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robps3 said:
spoke to the company that sold me the spolier and sent the wrong one, ended up giving e a full refund and said keep the spolier as we dont want it back.... how about that. Which is pretty handy as i fitted and actually love it lol so ive got two hundred notes burning a hole in my pocket which i shouldnt have and therefore need to spend it. My get the wifes car wheels refurbed or i could get some ceramic coating for the S3 lol
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What an amazing result! Nice one!

Makes you wonder how much profit they must be making on them though lol
 
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