scott_johnson
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Hey all! Just thought id share the new spring pics, also gave it a clay / limeprime and purple haze wax (dodo juice) and the results were awesome!!
H&R Springs + DoDo Juice detail PICS!!!
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looking very nice Scott....love the brakes mate
Have noticed that when you get some decent wax/sealant on the S3, it gives it a better wider stance 'look' in regards to the rear arches etc...looks a lil lower too for some reason
Have noticed that when you get some decent wax/sealant on the S3, it gives it a better wider stance 'look' in regards to the rear arches etc...looks a lil lower too for some reason
scott_johnson
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Cheers Tim!! lol, liking your little theory of looking wider and lower from just wax! Woulda saved me a fortune from spacers and springs if id of known that first!! hehe. Hows urs goin?? anything new??
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1animal1 Jeff acrylic is great done mine yesterday... love it. Amazing results that last. Used it afew times normally do two coats of it.
1animal1 Jeff acrylic is great done mine yesterday... love it. Amazing results that last. Used it afew times normally do two coats of it.
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MMMMM that looks so tasty gota be seen in the flesh to be fully appreciated!
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1animal1 Jeff acrylic is great done mine yesterday... love it. Amazing results that last. Used it afew times normally do two coats of it.
LTN - its spot on mate, car looks very well!! TBH i thought it was expensive but having put a coat on every weekend for the last 2 months...can really see the difference...plus the car stays cleaner for longer!! (seems that way)
Scott, the comment came from my dad initially when i went to visit, i hadnt noticed it, a few others have said since once its been cleaned(im not complainin).
Mines alright fella, still trying to sort the slight surge in 3rd gear (when booting from 3rd)... just eliminating probable causes at the moment.... will post some pics when i polish mine again (hopefully at the weekend)
Tim
Scott, the comment came from my dad initially when i went to visit, i hadnt noticed it, a few others have said since once its been cleaned(im not complainin).
Mines alright fella, still trying to sort the slight surge in 3rd gear (when booting from 3rd)... just eliminating probable causes at the moment.... will post some pics when i polish mine again (hopefully at the weekend)
Tim
oh and price the cloths up that polished bliss sell, i bought several of these from JTF warehouse for £1 each ...the blue microfibres....not realising that when i bought the acrylic kit, id have the same ones supplied!!
scott_johnson
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Deffinately not something to complain about!! lol. I feel ur displeasure Tim, i had problems with my pre-facelift and is a nightmare trying to sort stuff out! Touch wood the new 1 hasnt caused me any grief! Hope u get things sorted mate and pics would be good!!
I use Blackfire Gloss Enhancing Polish
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/blackfire-gloss-enhancing-polish-polish.html
Then I move onto the dodo juice. Gives a decent shine.
Where can I get hold of this Jeff's shizzle?
Think Im going to have to get myself some decent wheel treatment too.
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/blackfire-gloss-enhancing-polish-polish.html
Then I move onto the dodo juice. Gives a decent shine.
Where can I get hold of this Jeff's shizzle?
Think Im going to have to get myself some decent wheel treatment too.
herbie
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Looks fantastic!
Im looking to lower mine, where did you purchase the springs? They a 25 mm drop?
Im looking to lower mine, where did you purchase the springs? They a 25 mm drop?
scott_johnson
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Cheers for the comments guys!! I can honestly say im over the moon with the springs! Even with the standard dampers the ride has improved 100% ... no too stiff not too soft and body role has improved loads!! (not that bouncy either considering the dampers) As for the lowering, it says 25mm but id of said more than that. I wanted the fk springs which lowered more at the rear as most s3's look slightly higher at the back but the H&R'S did the job perfectly!!! I would recomend to any one. I got mine for £198 delivered from dpm!!!! Give Damien a shout!!
Looks awesome mate!..ive just had mine lowered with h & r springs.it says 35mm drop,but it hasnt droped that much!.ill give it a few weeks and see.but the ride is still very good.not an s3 tho!...
herbie
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lolYeh the springs might take a while to sit in the natural position for your car. Perhaps they are slightly stiffer too.
scott_johnson
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It actually states on the manufacturers website and distributers saying standard dampers can be used (im guessing as the s3 already has uprated dampers over the a3 range) I used some eibach springs on my mk4 golf and they were back breaking so i think the H&R's are deffinately a good comprimise!
Steviet, you should try get some weight in the boost see if that settles them quicker!! I believe someone used bags of sand in a post not so long back!! Im quite happy how mine sits so gunna leave it alone!! lol
If i decide to keep it this year i may go big turbo and finish suspension mods off (dampers, tie arms, ARB's etc)
Steviet, you should try get some weight in the boost see if that settles them quicker!! I believe someone used bags of sand in a post not so long back!! Im quite happy how mine sits so gunna leave it alone!! lol
If i decide to keep it this year i may go big turbo and finish suspension mods off (dampers, tie arms, ARB's etc)
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lol. Just to weigh it down so it puts more stress on the springs making them bed in quicker!! i really dont no if this actually works, suppose you could try any weight in the boot! Im sure someone will be along soon to tell us if it actually works!!
