Hi all,
So I guess this is a build thread of sorts more simple mods than anything so far haha, it won't be as impressive as some of the others out there but nonetheless here's the history and all suggestions and opinions would be greatly appreciated!
My A3 is a 2008 registered 1.9tdi SE. It currently has almost 91000 on the clocks, I bought it in January 2013 with the idea of upgrading parts as an when I can!
The first changes had to be swapping my private plate over and changing the standard alloys! Really wasn't a fan of them! It improved the look dramatically with the new 18's!
Then I came across Audi-sport.net and reading all the topics on here gives you so many ideas. Next was a remap, the fuel efficiency has increased and the car has much more grunt!
Now I know many don't agree with aftermarket headlights or parts for that matter, and I would join you in that but I wasn't struck on the standard halogen fittings, I really wanted to fit the bi-xenons but the cash isn't there! So after doing some searching about and after reading a few topics on the forum I purchased and fitted these DRL headlights. The solid bars sold it for me as the other just led aftermarket lights weren't to my liking. The main reason I changed the lights was for the projector lenses which suit my Phillips diamond vision bulbs down to the ground I think!
After that the bug has started to kick in, the well written and easy to follow guides on the forum are enticing me to install more and more parts myself! So the next purchase were the facelift rear lights, I still need to fit these after waiting for the cables from kufatec to arrive, I'll be using this thread as my guide http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-...t-face-lift-install-summary-information.html.
After the rear lights arrived I managed to snap up a great deal on a RNS-E unit that included a Denison unit to use with my iPad and IPhone! The install went smoothly after following this thread http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-...513-rnse-193-led-mk2-retrofit-guide-pics.htmland I now can use my iPhone 5 in the car with a 30pin to lighting pin adapter, a Bluetooth retrofit maybe on the cards one day.
Following that install next came the armrest retrofit after reading through this topic http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-...tting-instructions-guide-plate-a3-2004-a.htmlit seemed like a doddle using the template guide! Managed to pick up an armrest of eBay on the cheap and installed it within two hours! Such a cheap yet great improvement to the car in my opinion.
I also picked up a 4 spoke leather MFSW and wiring harness for £40, I've got the cruise control already fitted but need to check If I have the correct module before attempting to fit it.
So that's where I'm at, I'm looking to fit a genuine spoiler if possible and possibly front and rear bumpers! Can anyone suggest anything else? Thanks for reading! And here's a few snaps!
So I guess this is a build thread of sorts more simple mods than anything so far haha, it won't be as impressive as some of the others out there but nonetheless here's the history and all suggestions and opinions would be greatly appreciated!
My A3 is a 2008 registered 1.9tdi SE. It currently has almost 91000 on the clocks, I bought it in January 2013 with the idea of upgrading parts as an when I can!
The first changes had to be swapping my private plate over and changing the standard alloys! Really wasn't a fan of them! It improved the look dramatically with the new 18's!
Then I came across Audi-sport.net and reading all the topics on here gives you so many ideas. Next was a remap, the fuel efficiency has increased and the car has much more grunt!
Now I know many don't agree with aftermarket headlights or parts for that matter, and I would join you in that but I wasn't struck on the standard halogen fittings, I really wanted to fit the bi-xenons but the cash isn't there! So after doing some searching about and after reading a few topics on the forum I purchased and fitted these DRL headlights. The solid bars sold it for me as the other just led aftermarket lights weren't to my liking. The main reason I changed the lights was for the projector lenses which suit my Phillips diamond vision bulbs down to the ground I think!
After that the bug has started to kick in, the well written and easy to follow guides on the forum are enticing me to install more and more parts myself! So the next purchase were the facelift rear lights, I still need to fit these after waiting for the cables from kufatec to arrive, I'll be using this thread as my guide http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-...t-face-lift-install-summary-information.html.
After the rear lights arrived I managed to snap up a great deal on a RNS-E unit that included a Denison unit to use with my iPad and IPhone! The install went smoothly after following this thread http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-...513-rnse-193-led-mk2-retrofit-guide-pics.htmland I now can use my iPhone 5 in the car with a 30pin to lighting pin adapter, a Bluetooth retrofit maybe on the cards one day.
Following that install next came the armrest retrofit after reading through this topic http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-...tting-instructions-guide-plate-a3-2004-a.htmlit seemed like a doddle using the template guide! Managed to pick up an armrest of eBay on the cheap and installed it within two hours! Such a cheap yet great improvement to the car in my opinion.
I also picked up a 4 spoke leather MFSW and wiring harness for £40, I've got the cruise control already fitted but need to check If I have the correct module before attempting to fit it.
So that's where I'm at, I'm looking to fit a genuine spoiler if possible and possibly front and rear bumpers! Can anyone suggest anything else? Thanks for reading! And here's a few snaps!
