so I got an Audi now for the fun

[cat88]

Purchased this wee beasty today, 2009 reg A3 sportback 1.4 Tfsi SE, 5 door, sphere blue / grey vienna leather, 30k miles



better pics when its not pishing it down

PLANS -
alloys are mank so need changing asap

Ive always had a soft spot for BBS but open to suggestions

Power - stage 1 remap yes?
Suspension - I fitted eibach springs and bilsten b4 shocks to my last car, maybe coilies to suit bbs?
Lights - I had tinted rear lights and rear 3 windows on my last car, Plus angel eyes with HID's up front, whats cool with audi?
Sound - something double din with a small screen, iphone / ipod compatible? tweeters?
Bits n bobs - upgraded my pedals to the metal type last time, seen you can do the same with these but are parts mucho expense? Matts, a lil thing that makes a difference, had irmscher last time and they were nice, any suggestions?
touch button start, worth it?
Cleaning - Anything special for audi? Currently using autoglym, megs, poor boys, collinite & dodo juice (hand) and get it machine polished once a month or so

will edit as I think of more things, all (legal) suggestions welcome

 

[Chris Coates]

hey mate, nice mods are allways:
remap
RNSE
Flat bottom steering wheel
interior led lights and number plate (T8ups can help you will all them)

that would be a good little start,

im in the process of getting the RS4 button installed (its more a cool looking gimick thou)

 

[warren_S5]

1. Rims
2. Lowering
3. Remap
4. LED light conversion (interior / exterior)
5. Enjoy

And welcome!

 

[cat88]

what is a reasonable price for RNSE fitted? Or is it easy enough to do yourself?

 

[NHN]

All comes down to the deal agreed as in what equipment, year of car etc, its not a straight price for some, for example your car would need an antenna upgrade for radio to be at its best reception, rear lights I dont think a dark tint would look very good tbh so would have to be subtle, as for fronts, then oem xenon headlights is the best way forward of which I can supply/fit aswell.

I can PM you prices if interested.

 

[Sidhu88]

HIDs aren't compatible with A3's. It'll blow the front wiper motors, costly repair. Have a quick search on the forum you'll see what I mean. A full retrofit of OEM audi xenons is the only way forward if you want them.

 

[cat88]

All comes down to the deal agreed as in what equipment, year of car etc, its not a straight price for some, for example your car would need an antenna upgrade for radio to be at its best reception, rear lights I dont think a dark tint would look very good tbh so would have to be subtle, as for fronts, then oem xenon headlights is the best way forward of which I can supply/fit aswell.

I can PM you prices if interested.

yes please

HIDs aren't compatible with A3's. It'll blow the front wiper motors, costly repair. Have a quick search on the forum you'll see what I mean. A full retrofit of OEM audi xenons is the only way forward if you want them.

thanks for that

 

[cat88]

Is there anywhere in the west midlands that does revo stage 1 remap's?

 

[A3Kent]

If you want an A3 or S3 Black Edition front grille, PM me as I have them both.

Basically changes the chrome surround on your existing front grille to a glossy Black finish.

 

[cat88]

some better pics

 

[cat88]

put some BBS on for the winter with a lil stretch on the tyres

def needs lowering now, coilies or air ride?

 

[SAiLO]

Wheels with that tire size look a bit odd.

 

[cat88]

205/35's not that much stretch

 

[MrLapou]

NHN,

Slightly off topic... what's involved in an antenna upgrade for a Syn2+ head unit on a MY2009 A3?

All comes down to the deal agreed as in what equipment, year of car etc, its not a straight price for some, for example your car would need an antenna upgrade for radio to be at its best reception, rear lights I dont think a dark tint would look very good tbh so would have to be subtle, as for fronts, then oem xenon headlights is the best way forward of which I can supply/fit aswell.

I can PM you prices if interested.

 

[essIII]

Wheels with that tire size look a bit odd.

+1 - and get that arch gap sorted - you could get a small child in there at the moment (but don't).

 

[cat88]

+1 - and get that arch gap sorted - you could get a small child in there at the moment (but don't).

hence why i asked air ride or coilies!
no small children handy, the cat has somewhere to sleep out of the rain now though!

50 or 55mm strut for coilies?

 

[Burkin]

I have 19" on my a3 and it also looked like a Q7 before cookies

 

[cat88]

trying to choose between spax rsx and KW v1 inox coilovers
any input?

 

[S.]

newer tried spax, but kw's are great.

 

[cat88]

photoshop of desired look

 

[cat88]

Has anybody fitted a turbo back to this model car before?