Recent content by MexxT

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    Max's Audi S3 8L build

    Next day! Checked the oil levels in the cylinders. Seems okay, only cil 2 a bit more, but i can live with that. I will clean and check the rings when the pistons are out. Did a bit of cleaning, and removing rubbish. Yesterday I removed the pan, and the pistons. Prepared...
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    Max's Audi S3 8L build

    It has been a while since the last parts arrived. But the last 2 weeks i have been working on the car again. so here is a big update. I try to clean everything as good as possible, and replace what is necessary. I jacked the S3 up, and started to remove the head. one bolt of the...
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    Max's Audi S3 8L build

    Some other parts arrived today! Head gasket kit head bolts rear brake pads Oil filter Petrol filter Thermostat which opens a little earlier Full timingbelt kit Piston ring compressor Magnet and a socket for the connectingrod bolts. still need a turbo Injectors Manifold Downpipe Oil and...
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    Max's Audi S3 8L build

    Nope, just 2 holes in the bottom. rifle is a good option, but not necessary. I know people who had engines without the rifle, and they still run perfect ;)
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    Max's Audi S3 8L build

    Thanks. No it is just a bypass. Sounds great imo :P
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    Max's Audi S3 8L build

    I have been reading and posting for a while on the forum, And I tought I should share my progress of my S3 ;) I'm from Holland, so don't be hard on the english haha. This is the car Done a few mods, such as; Big custom FMIC piping welded by myself :D Fitted a Spec solid flywheel, and a...
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    Off to Bill's for a few tweaks so we've been busy

    why didn't the downpipe fit with the mani? any pics? :P
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    50/50 haldex mod

    If you can get a steppermotor to fit, it would be awsome! Adjustment from inside the car :D
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    Bleeding brakes/ABS

    next time If you change calipers, you first need to push in and hold/block the brake pedal an inch or 2, so the holes in the mastercylinder are closed. the fluid wil stay in the lines and will not drain. as an extra, you can clamp the hoses. A lot less air in the lines, and much easyer bleeding.
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    Adjusting the gear linkages? S3 8L- with pictures

    That is your locking. The rest is the same ;)
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    Flywheel options

    SPEC Clutches & Flywheels: Auto Parts, Domestic, Import, Truck, Racing, Drifting :: Home i got it from ebay, was a bit cheaper for the same product.
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    Flywheel options

    I have a Spec billet flywheel in my S3. the noise is acceptable when the AC is off. If AC is turned on, it rattles like a mofo... The only thing is, that you have a lot more noise and vibration when you are breaking on the engine. But in combination with a Sachs organic race clutch (I have...
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    Almost bone-stock S3 engine tuning

    Ow crap haha. Can it be moved to the right section? You do not gain any power, but it drives quicker.