Noobie-help identify mods on my first Audi.

[PeteA3]

I have just purchased my first Audi at auction. I paid $1800 au (about 1100euros?) for the A3 2003 model 1.8t.
It seems very good mechanically and has full service history and new clutch,timing belt/water pump in the last 3000k, and it drives very nicely.
Slight interior cosmetic repairs (worn buttons) and headliner sagging. And a slight noise for a minute after starting which appears to be from a pump looking thing fitted low at the front, between the engine and radiator??



I would appreciate if anyone could help me identify what appear to be a few minor mods.

I notice it has some blue pipework (creations motorsport) near the firewall.


And a larger steel pipe going down near the turbo?


Also there are some blue bars (sway bars?) across the front and rear suspension that don't look factory.



Otherwise it seems, pretty stock.

The MAF is PBT-GF30 and paperwork says it is AUM engine. Is this correct?
I have a heap of questions but will keep reading stickies before posting anything as I am sure most will be covered. Great website so far. Thanks for all the great info.
Cheers
Pete

 

[PeteA3]

And a slight noise for a minute after starting which appears to be from a pump looking thing fitted low at the front, between the engine and radiator??

Don't worry about this, I worked out it is the SAI warming everything...DUH

Its amazing after checking the forum for days, I manage to find the answers AFTER I post.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
The blue pipes are n75 hose, DV hose, and crankcase vent hose
& are not really mods, just good hoses?

Also.
It appears the vacuum chamber has already been removed/bypassed?
Are the suspension bars a replacement for a factory item or an add on thing?
Thanks

 

[IPG]

nice pick up!!!

you are correct with your IDing of the blue hoses

also you have 2.0L coil packs along with billet adaptors - expensive little cosmetic mod that you've picked up along with your package!

the sway bars do indeed look aftermarket - i would say H&R as my rear swaybar looks like this - again nice little bonus for your auction find

 

[Lavis89]

The crank case vent hose is a good one to have as well, the OEM hoses are prone to splitting on the breather system. I love that colour as well, same colour as my old a3. Looks like quite a new coolant bottle as well