I thought i would start my build thread, its no BT thread(yet lol) but it invloves modding something I have done with most of my cars
prev had modified MKIV 180 GTI, Seat Leon FR, MKV GTI Ed30, VW Caddy MKII. I currently have co audi and the wife was getting shot of the mini and i wanted to get another 2.0 TFSI car but she wanted five doors and 4wd capacity so a sportback quattro fitted the bill, I didn't want to stretch to an S3 as its a second car and runabout to her work but by the time I am finished i would be cheaper with the S3 but where's the fun in that eh?
So I bought this 2006 2.0TFSI Quattro Sportback and if i am honest i would have kept searching as i wanted some extras but for some reason folks dont spec audi's all examples for instance didn't have mfsw, not sure if this was later thing but couldn't get one.
and as it turns out it has a pet hate of mine. people who mod a car then don't look after it WTF! engine covers broke, pedals have been out for a chrome set probably and broke when changing them. and the chrome peeled of the grill to make it look optic
the aim of this build is sleeper style as I like the plain old A3 look as its de badged apart from Sline on the sides and grill so once finished if it ever does become finished it will look like any other a3 on the road bar some subtle additions.
So as soon as it was home I set to work picture of the old grill with my new test mod tabby cat(adds 10bhp alledgedly)
daylight affected play and couldn't get the bumper on
then after a small detail i got the black optics grill fitted
after the optics grill was fitted it went for a service as i dont trust garages who say they service before selling it quite clearly doesn't happen as when my mechanic checked the haldex it was like syrup and needed flushed twice to be able to get it clean, see what i mean mod it and leave it to get to F! so winter set in and storing bits and peices started and in storage i have
S3 intercooler(alloy end tank version)
18" Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 Silver
CTS Air Intake
Silverline WALK kit
Eibach pro springs
MFSW
so today an itch needed scratched as i couldn't wait any longer and instructed TPS to get me the ambient interior lights, now for those thinking of buying new on ebay the price range from £116 to £127 and TPS wanted £85 and theres loads of people on here who are searching for used ones so I thought what the heck. so here's a wee before and after
and after fitting, please note theres also two screws holding the unit in so be carefull when removing.
a pm to mr tu8ps is need as well now for some led's.
Next week I hope to get the S3 I/C fitted a few may say whats the point in fitting this if not going stage 2 and beyond but on my
Edition30 it had better temps on 1/4 mile days with it fitted, granted as well this is only a ko3 turbo but never say never on a ko4 conversion then once the better weather allows alloys and suspension work. swithering on the RNS conversion but time will tell.
on the shopping list currently saving for RS3 brake conversion as the MKV R32 brakes way a ton. a GFB DV+ kit as well. TTRS engine cover for when the CAi's fitted. Also wouldn't mind a BCS exhaust lol
prev had modified MKIV 180 GTI, Seat Leon FR, MKV GTI Ed30, VW Caddy MKII. I currently have co audi and the wife was getting shot of the mini and i wanted to get another 2.0 TFSI car but she wanted five doors and 4wd capacity so a sportback quattro fitted the bill, I didn't want to stretch to an S3 as its a second car and runabout to her work but by the time I am finished i would be cheaper with the S3 but where's the fun in that eh?
So I bought this 2006 2.0TFSI Quattro Sportback and if i am honest i would have kept searching as i wanted some extras but for some reason folks dont spec audi's all examples for instance didn't have mfsw, not sure if this was later thing but couldn't get one.
and as it turns out it has a pet hate of mine. people who mod a car then don't look after it WTF! engine covers broke, pedals have been out for a chrome set probably and broke when changing them. and the chrome peeled of the grill to make it look optic
the aim of this build is sleeper style as I like the plain old A3 look as its de badged apart from Sline on the sides and grill so once finished if it ever does become finished it will look like any other a3 on the road bar some subtle additions.
So as soon as it was home I set to work picture of the old grill with my new test mod tabby cat(adds 10bhp alledgedly)
daylight affected play and couldn't get the bumper on
then after a small detail i got the black optics grill fitted
after the optics grill was fitted it went for a service as i dont trust garages who say they service before selling it quite clearly doesn't happen as when my mechanic checked the haldex it was like syrup and needed flushed twice to be able to get it clean, see what i mean mod it and leave it to get to F! so winter set in and storing bits and peices started and in storage i have
S3 intercooler(alloy end tank version)
18" Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 Silver
CTS Air Intake
Silverline WALK kit
Eibach pro springs
MFSW
so today an itch needed scratched as i couldn't wait any longer and instructed TPS to get me the ambient interior lights, now for those thinking of buying new on ebay the price range from £116 to £127 and TPS wanted £85 and theres loads of people on here who are searching for used ones so I thought what the heck. so here's a wee before and after
and after fitting, please note theres also two screws holding the unit in so be carefull when removing.
a pm to mr tu8ps is need as well now for some led's.
Next week I hope to get the S3 I/C fitted a few may say whats the point in fitting this if not going stage 2 and beyond but on my
Edition30 it had better temps on 1/4 mile days with it fitted, granted as well this is only a ko3 turbo but never say never on a ko4 conversion then once the better weather allows alloys and suspension work. swithering on the RNS conversion but time will tell.
on the shopping list currently saving for RS3 brake conversion as the MKV R32 brakes way a ton. a GFB DV+ kit as well. TTRS engine cover for when the CAi's fitted. Also wouldn't mind a BCS exhaust lol
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