Recent content by NIC1985

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    19 8.5J alloys Which Tyres to go for the S3, will they rub with 255/35/19

    cheers alex well ive got the wheels now and dont really want to start changing them they look good when there on with no chips lol do you not think I could get the archers Rolled?? could that work???
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    19 8.5J alloys Which Tyres to go for the S3, will they rub with 255/35/19

    Ive got some 19 (8.5j thats 8.5 inch deep) alloy wheels but im a bit cautious about just throwing any tyres on, as I put some 225/35/19's on as advised by the alloy wheel shop so the tyres would be stretched and the alloys are battered now with chips from pot holes etc as there is no protection...
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    S3 8P Roll on Road anybody no how to roll the 57 plate?????

    GR performance is a 4wd Rolling Road but apparently they said it would only work if we disconnected the rear wheels from the diff??? they wouldn't even put mine on the 4WD because they said it would come up with negative figures on BHP because the 4WD system is variable meaning its front wheel...
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    S3 8P Roll on Road anybody no how to roll the 57 plate?????

    been for a blast out today to rotherham to stick the S3 on the rollers but when we got there they didnt no how to get it on the rollers. GR performance said we need to disconnect the rear wheels, now you can take a fuse out to do this on some of the models, but on mine you take the ESP fuse out...
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    S3 any ideas for cheap engine mods you can do at home for good power

    Mods up to Stage 2+ doesnt really go much futher than this stuff engine wise. So this should cover the stages before too. -Fit an Intake 'Do yourself' -Turbo back exhaust is a must. -PCV fix 'Do yourself' -fit latest Diverter valve 'Do yourself' -Remap via OBD port using STS device or...
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    S3 stage 2 without changing air intake???? just upgrade panel filter?????

    forced cold air induction kit for me I think, dont want a crappy cone filter, want a direct feed from cold air on tap
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    S3 stage 2 without changing air intake???? just upgrade panel filter?????

    what do ya reckon change the air intake then?? I dont like the cone filters, There must be something thats bigger, id like to get something that really sucks the air in from inside a unit like the standard air intake, with a good flow of cold air there must be one designed already???? maybe...
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    S3 any ideas for cheap engine mods you can do at home for good power

    Guy J just took the car to a exhaust fitting company in sheffield and they chopped the silencer out and put a straight pipe in its place they just welded it where the silencer was cut out, not a job to do at home. I have since thought im going to get a turbo bk exhaust. silencer doesn't gain...
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    ANY1 NO WHY AUDI S3 WOULD GET OIL IN THE AIRBOX BEFORE FILTER????

    what does an oil catch can do apart from catch the oil?? does it improve the running of the car The fault with the oil in the air intake was because of blocked or split breather diaphram on the top of the rocker cover. serious loss of power too changed it runs like a dream now dumping air...
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    S3 stage 2 without changing air intake???? just upgrade panel filter?????

    Im upgrading to a Cobra turbo bk exhaust with Decat and non res bk box and Hopefully stage 2 re-map. BUT i don't want to change the air intake! will I be able to achieve stage 2 with the standard air intake system?? Ive heard you can get heat soak if you upgrade to a cone filter!!! has any1...
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    LED lighting for day time running lights

    cheer pal ill do that.
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    LED lighting for day time running lights

    Any1 got any ideas wether to you can get LED bulbs for the day time running lights on the front of the car the bulb below the side ligts????????? cant find them anywhere, I no there the same fitment as the reverse light but they need to be canbus sooooooo got me lost
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    ANY1 NO WHY AUDI S3 WOULD GET OIL IN THE AIRBOX BEFORE FILTER????

    sorry is capitals classed as shouting haha mmmm I dont no to be honest is it normal to get a fair bit of oil in air box??? I didnt think it can be doing it any good tho
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    ANY1 NO WHY AUDI S3 WOULD GET OIL IN THE AIRBOX BEFORE FILTER????

    Think its causing the car to have dodgy idle??? no fault codes tho = blagged
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    S3 any ideas for cheap engine mods you can do at home for good power

    im good at practical stuff ive had alot of motorcross bikes as i used to love that when i was in my teens, and ive stripped a crosser to the frame, sent the frame and casing covers for blasting n spraying, got all new parts and put the bike together and it ran perfect. pretty simple bikes tho...