What have you done today?

[Grale1]

Had to send mine to the garage to be fixed as I haven't got the time to do it myself this week but it's having the following.

New alternator , new battery , new nsr caliper ( seized ) new rear pads and discs , new hand brake cables both sides.

 

[JonnyDerv]

Took car in for rods and manifold fitting yesterday. Should be ready to pick up today, exhaust valves have play so I'm having that sorted, looking forward to seeing pictures with the rods in .

Turbo housing has bad cracks apparently, good job im going hybrid!

 

[A3-Lee]

I lpg converted my a3 1.8t yesterday

 

[g60go]

I fitted my new s3 leather armrest today. Took a while to find one that wasn't broken,the ratchet mech works perfect,the lid opens/locks correctly and the leather is even in very good nick,got it for a bargain too,£30 delivered!

 

[g60go]

 

[JonnyDerv]

Car won't be ready till Monday now

So I'm picking up a rental 1 series today, not driven a bmw before so this should be interesting

 

[SamHendry]

Painted my throttle body

 

[GeorgieS3]

Hi mate what was it like to fit this armrest? Is this the aftermarket version? There's a couple on ebay at that sort of price, thinking of picking one up. Cheers.

 

[Lavis89]

I fitted one (a genuine one) to mine a while back, it was really easy to fit, even for a novice like myself! there's plenty of guides about for fitting them, it's mostly just a matter of cutting a bit of the console out then bolting the bracket down.

 

[GeorgieS3]

I am on the hunt for a genuine one now! Not the sure the aftermarket jobys are like ok fleebay.

 

[jojo]

Ordered a 3" downpipe for the S, so I will be ready for stage2 soon!

And this landed on my doorstep earlier today!

 

[Alex C]

And this landed on my doorstep earlier today!

what 'make' is that?

 

[jojo]

what 'make' is that?

Doesn't seem to have any labels as such on it? But the guy who sells them on facebook has had no comebacks from the ones he has sold.

 

[Lavis89]

Painted my heat shield, catch can + plastic bits on the air filter, then fitted a couple silicone hoses on the catch can, will do the 3rd one when i have the inlet mani off! got a painted mani & rocker cover ready to go on soon.

 

[SamHendry]

Hey

Painted my heat shield, catch can + plastic bits on the air filter, then fitted a couple silicone hoses on the catch can, will do the 3rd one when i have the inlet mani off! got a painted mani & rocker cover ready to go on soon.

Hey lavis where did you get your battery cover?

 

[Lavis89]

Mine came with the car, i've always assumed it was a standard item

 

[SamHendry]

Mine came with the car, i've always assumed it was a standard item

I assumed it was aftermarket because my s3 doesn't have one. Another quick question if you don't mind. Where did you get your coil pack loom plastic tubing?

Cheers

 

[jojo]

I assumed it was aftermarket because my s3 doesn't have one. Another quick question if you don't mind. Where did you get your coil pack loom plastic tubing?

Cheers

The S3 came with a plastic battery cover and battery jacket, A3s come with that cover.

 

[Lavis89]

I got lucky and someone on the VAG parts group on facebook was selling one (after i enquired about getting one). They're from a tigaun or something similar if i remember correctly, need a bit of trimming to fit a 1.8t but nothing drastic
Quick search on google threw this one up, from the states but gives you a part number
http://www.uspmotorsports.com/Coil-Pack-Harness-Cover-Conduit-2.0TFSI-TSI.html

 

[Gonzokew]

Fixed my headlight washers today

 

[SamHendry]

Thanks for that information lavis. Very useful. I'll check it out

 

[IPG]

oh wtf.

where is the switch for this? hahaha didn't know that's what those squares were for! i thought they were just bumper access covers

 

[jojo]

oh wtf.

where is the switch for this? hahaha didn't know that's what those squares were for! i thought they were just bumper access covers

Switch headlights on, and activate your front wash wipe for 2 secs, the headlamp washers has a slight delay as pressure builds up, before they pop upwards.

 

[superkarl]

 

[Tfsi gone]

That was well within the 30 mph limit....

 

[Clart]

Bought a new personal plate >.<

 

[Tfsi gone]

I bought two private plates at night. Under the influence too. The wife's, the sons, still waiting on mine....

 

[Clart]

I wanted S3 BAM
But S3 BXM is close enough for me >.<

 

[Tfsi gone]

Did you mention about Cardiff Audi recently mate on another post? About good service etc...
I know a bit about them....

 

[Clart]

Yeah man! Cardiff Audi = Top Service, good boys n girls down there... >.<

 

[Tfsi gone]

What you have done?

 

[superkarl]

That was well within the 30 mph limit....

Actually it's a 20mph limit

 

[Clart]

What you have done?

Only an insurance quote for some accident damage, and they sorted me out with some center caps for my non standard wheels.
Really helpful and friendly staff at Cardiff Audi!
>.<

 

[Tfsi gone]

I remember blaming the speed limit to a copper when I hit 65 mph in second gear. He only believed it as he was behind me and couldn't keep up in a Beemer. Lay off the donuts fatty. Can see why the pigs now use Audis...

 

[Tfsi gone]

My experience of Cardiff Audi is a bit different. Not sure if your aware of the TFSI oil problem however I opted to take my 3 yr old car there. That's when the problems started...

 

[Tfsi gone]

Parts may be good, service however....

 

[Gmac]

Finally got round to fixing the alarm siren today! Well i think i have... Managed to set if off while inside the car with it locked and stuck the keys in the ignition, but for some reason i can't replicate it. I'm wondering if there is an easy way of proving how it works???? anyone?

 

[rothers]

Rear spring changed, whilst doing the fluids last week notice the N/S rear spring broken. Upon taking it off the evidence was clear, spring broken not once but twice. How do you not know your spring is broken? Had it about a 2 weeks now and the general maintenance of the car needs a lot to be desired. The seller has just lied his *** off. So far since having it, New thermostat, temp sensor, set off Platinum plugs, camshaft kit and water pump (although there is a stamp in the book 3k ago saying changed) visual check the other day says otherwise. its going to need valve stem seals replacing as well (tell tale sign a bit of blue smoke upon start up). All this on top of the Forge inter cooler and Pipeworx down pipe and de-cat. For heavens sake hope the better half doesn't find out.

 

[andyb72]

i know its not audi but did this for a insignia vxr today

 

[NE Marlon]

Late model Aero wiper arm upgrade on the S3

Before

After

Winner