My build thread - A3 8P 2.0 TFSI

[troopy97]

Hi guys, pretty new to the forum as I only got my A3 in December, will be using this thread to share my modifications with you all.

Done a few bits so far, started with some subtle changes which were the Xenon effect HID headlight bulbs, LED sidelights and LED number plate lights. Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of the HID bulbs but they match the sidelights perfectly!



I've also used the FlyEyes tints to tint my front headlights, I personally think they look amazing, better light output than tinting film and a bit more subtle, I'll try and get some pictures of them over the next few days!

After this I decided I needed to put the headunit out of my old car into my A3, my A3 has the Bose system so it requires a different harness to the standard system, I couldn't find the correct harness anywhere and in the end I asked at Halfords if they had one that would fit the bose system, which they did and it's the PC9-408 - http://www.halfords.com/technology/...adaptor-pc9-408-audi-porsche-bose-to-speakers < in case anyone else needs it!

I then started looking at the performance side of things and ordered a cold air intake, I went for the Ramair oversize one, http://ramair-filters.co.uk/vag-js-...ntake-induction-air-filter-hard-pipe-kit.html , sounds a lot better so far and will hopefully make a difference when the car is remapped!

The car is currently booked in for a Stage 1 Remap at R-Tech next friday, can't wait! Will be sure to post the gains I get and how it went!

All feedback and suggestions are welcome!

 

[Sayam]

Looks great! Do let us know how you get on with r-tech

 

[TimWills28]

Great car check out my build thread for ideas and my YouTube for some DIY's
Build thread: http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/posts/2543974/

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-DUR3ewmFfhwZJEYPfIIw

 

[TomL83]

I'd like to know what R-Tech get out of it as I have a 2.0 TFSI and wouldn't mind a remap. How much is it for a remap with them?

 

[troopy97]

Cheers guys! Already used several ideas from you Tim, your threads and YouTube channel are incredibly helpful!

How much is it for a remap with them?

It's £290 for a stage 1

 

[troopy97]

I'd like to know what R-Tech get out of it

Do let us know how you get on with r-tech

I was originally booked in with R-tech for the 12th of February, but due to someone being ill they had to cancel on me and rearrange it for yesterday (the 25th), they did knock £50 off for this so really can't complain! My car managed 252bhp and 275lb/ft, he said he could have gone higher with the torque but didn't want to for the clutches sake due to the high milage of my car (114k). Next plans are a BCS Powervalve exhaust system and an uprated clutch and then go back!

 

[TomL83]

That's really good. I'd be happy with 252 bhp and 275 lb/ft torque. A remap is so thing I need to get done on mine.

 

[troopy97]

That's really good. I'd be happy with 252 bhp and 275 lb/ft torque. A remap is so thing I need to get done on mine.

You definitely do! It's like driving a whole new car, really does make an incredible difference! And for £290 at R-tech, you can't really go wrong!

 

[TomL83]

You definitely do! It's like driving a whole new car, really does make an incredible difference! And for £290 at R-tech, you can't really go wrong!

It's definitely next on the list for me of things to do. It's a 3 hour drive for me to Hinckley so the drive home afterwards would be interesting