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  1. RossR

    1.4 COD tuning box

    No, manual. It's not bad. Just at very low revs. The stock engine is strong in the mid range, which makes it more noticeable. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
  2. RossR

    1.4 COD tuning box

    I think I might have caused some confusion with my earlier comments. The comment about turbo lag was on the stock 140ps engine. I'm very happy with the 1.4 when it's got the box on. My only reason for regret is that it pushes my insurance up more than if I had an S3. I'd also quite like...
  3. RossR

    1.4 COD tuning box

    I found that map 2 would occasionally cause an emissions warning and instant limp mode (only when flooring it to the red line). Restarting the engine would clear it and there was nothing left in the OBD logs. So I switched to map 1 at +3. Plenty of oomph and not a single warning since [emoji3]
  4. RossR

    1.4 COD tuning box

    My box is in front of the battery, strapped to the wash bottle filler pipe. Cables pass under intake ducting so might touch warm metal, but nothing as hot as the turbo. Not seen any signs of heat damage and they are away from any moving parts. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
  5. RossR

    1.4 COD tuning box

    There's been a few changes to the lineup since I ordered. My 1.4 is 140ps stock. It's fairly torquey for a petrol and adequate for town driving although sometimes the turbo lag can catch you out. The current 1.4 is 150ps so should be quite good for 30/40/50 limit areas. A lot is what you're...
  6. RossR

    1.4 COD tuning box

    My commute is 50% motorway and most of the rest is derestricted single/dual carriageway. I'm pretty happy with the performance of the 1.4 with the tuning box, but it does irk me that the insurance is higher than for an S3 (that's because only a subset of insurers will even quote for mods). I...
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    1.4 COD tuning box

    Legally it's pretty difficult for them to turn down a warranty claim, especially if they only suspect you've been tinkering. After 2+ years and 4 services I've not had any problems. I take the kit off before taking it in, which I've gotten quicker at. As far as I know they don't suspect...
  8. RossR

    VAG Admit Cheating Diesel Emmissions...

    There are quite a few Audi models that are missing form the list when the equivalent engined VW/Seat are included.
  9. RossR

    What were Audi thinking with the Speedometer on Audi S3...

    Well it must have been revised because mine has different increments across the range. My car was manufactured in July or August 2013.
  10. RossR

    Audi Connect

    I'm no lawyer nor accountant but I suspect this may be a SOX requirement. If they said the connect services would be available forever then that would be an open ended liability. So they quite probably intend to provide it well beyond three years but they won't put that in writing.
  11. RossR

    Audi and an LG Watch

    The watch face is available for all android wear watches. It's included in the MMI connect app. Unfortunately the layout is broken on the Moto 360 so I had to make my own version. https://www.dropbox.com/sc/5cejkb8d4c8y1k0/AAA_g-uE5QRFeXCfC_1KEwQTa
  12. RossR

    Sport vs S-Line - Options vs Price?!

    Correct, In the UK you can only get the flat bottomed wheel on S-Line. Sounds like you want an S-Line plus comfort pack and a few other options.
  13. RossR

    Missing Radar detector thingy?

    A3 with DA pack delivered last September. Got the domed sensor. Only able to set the speed up to 100mph. I prefer the aesthetics of the dome, and I like the idea of longer range. Not bothered about being able to set cruise to over 100mph.
  14. RossR

    Part Number Request

    With the amber LED tail lights the lens still looks red when they are not illuminated, so I don't understand why Audi would choose to fit red ones.
  15. RossR

    525HP Audi A3 clubsport quattro concept - Official

    Does offer hope that the RS3 will get the 5 pot.
  16. RossR

    Part Number Request

    Can't help you with the part numbers but I'm sure someone can. Ours are indeed amber. Out of interest is it legal for you to have amber?
  17. RossR

    Feedback from those with S3s now

    I don't know how to say this without sounding patronising so apologies in advance. The problem seems to be changing down a gear whilst still in a bend. Generally you should be in a gear at the start of a bend that you can stay in all the way through and for the first bit of acceleration coming...
  18. RossR

    Dilemma

    If you were just taking it in for the rattle then blanking plug would be fine. If they are going to look at the stop/start I'd remove the lot.
  19. RossR

    A3 1.4TFSI COD real world mpg and DSG roughness

    The ECU is only one of at least a dozen processors in an A3. The one that does the image processing for lane guidance, speed limit display and high beam assist is pretty powerful. There is plenty of processing power to pick from a few different maps based on some statistics about the recent...
  20. RossR

    Soundaktor

    Isn't this an S3 only thing?