EvilSmurph
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looking forward for diy guide, looks greatHBA mirror fitted, how-to will follow somewhere next week(s)!
What have you done to your A3 (8p) this week
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Diy service time again.
Pollen and air filters from ecp on ebay using a 20% off code £14.38
Oil filter from misterauto for £3.60.
4x 4L tesco vw504.00 from Facebook marketplace for £45.
Total cost of service this year: £29.23
Pollen and air filters from ecp on ebay using a 20% off code £14.38
Oil filter from misterauto for £3.60.
4x 4L tesco vw504.00 from Facebook marketplace for £45.
Total cost of service this year: £29.23
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Finally got round to doing the timing chain with tensioner and since im delving this far in the rabbit hole though id go all out and do the water pump and belt, wallets not too happy with the cost but oh well this was definitely needed 
was always curious about being able to check chain stretch via vcds/obd11, think i had something like 3.47 which was told anything under 5.00 degrees is fine but as you can see in the video below just how much b.s that is play it safe guys and just change it every 50-60k.
Will finish it off tomorrow at some point , mate of mine who helped with the work took the video of the chain whilst i went to grab some grub.
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was always curious about being able to check chain stretch via vcds/obd11, think i had something like 3.47 which was told anything under 5.00 degrees is fine but as you can see in the video below just how much b.s that is play it safe guys and just change it every 50-60k.Will finish it off tomorrow at some point , mate of mine who helped with the work took the video of the chain whilst i went to grab some grub.
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Finally found the time to make a write-up about fitting a HBA mirror in the A3 8P.
Zero information to be found on the web, only people claiming they can install it for you. I'm all about spreading the information so please enjoy
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https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/how-to-retrofit-hba-mirror-high-beam-assist.415339/
Zero information to be found on the web, only people claiming they can install it for you. I'm all about spreading the information so please enjoy
.https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/how-to-retrofit-hba-mirror-high-beam-assist.415339/
Led error got these bulbs canbus error free. Fitted got error. So I got resistors problem I have is that I checked for live found 2 fitted resistors yet still get error. I did same for front fogs no errors. Anybody got a solution I paid good money for the bulbs anybody got a solution ?
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I assume you deleted cold diagnosis. I assume you have replaced resistors. I assume you did not purchase from TRUPS
Incorrect on all 3 didn't no about the delete thing. I've plugged leds in and no problem except for this time
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@maxpayne kindly gave me a box of noico 80mil. Used about 2 sheets in the boot and 3/4 of a sheet under the rear seat.
Spare wheel well was especially tinny, now has a more solid sounding thud when tapped.
I’m glad you managed to get it done. What about the in cabin noise? Did it improve?
You need VCDS and then central electronics and then go through the bytes until you find cold diagnosis and unclick them all.
Yet to see, haven't driven it yet, finished it at 5pm yest.
Still got 7 or so sheets, and the sheets are big so still enough for the doors etc.
Reading up on it though supposedly it's best to layer up the sound deadening with closed cell foam, and it's that that lowers the cabin noise. The noico/dynamat etc add weight to the panel to stop vibrations. The ccf needs to have 100% coverage to be effective, but the ccf is also heavy. So not holding out too much hope, but the panel knock test was surprising. Was like a tin can in the boot before
Thanks to local council and pot holes set of front springs a d top bearings even though needed just the one spring always change in pairs. No pics sorry total time 3 hrs
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Changed my track rod ends. Drivers side took about 20 mins but the passenger side had to be ground off. Emptied my catch can and cleaned it’s sight glass while I had the tools out. Checked all levels and finished off with a Sunday scan.
Tomorrow?? Hunter wheel alignment.
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Tomorrow?? Hunter wheel alignment.
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Did mine a few weeks ago. Not a bad job, especially compared to an A4!
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Hunter Wheel Alignment
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Looking good as always, get yourself some of this
https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/turt...89aSzpNV12Qzf9HOBuxFCHnDDkJBv9uEaAqKZEALw_wcB
Lasts ages and works better than anything else I’ve tried, so easy to apply too. Then you’ll be shiny not rainy
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Looking good as always, get yourself some of this
https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/turt...89aSzpNV12Qzf9HOBuxFCHnDDkJBv9uEaAqKZEALw_wcB
Lasts ages and works better than anything else I’ve tried, so easy to apply too. Then you’ll be shiny not rainy
Thanks, I’ll give it a try mate. I’m looking forwards to the weather picking up so I can properly go round it...
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£8.20 on AmazonLooking good as always, get yourself some of this
https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/turt...89aSzpNV12Qzf9HOBuxFCHnDDkJBv9uEaAqKZEALw_wcB
Lasts ages and works better than anything else I’ve tried, so easy to apply too. Then you’ll be shiny not rainy
. Every little helps right?
£8.20 on Amazon
Yeah it’s usually on offer somewhere tbh, quick google usually finds the cheapest source, if you’ve got another email @ use that for eurocarparts and you get 50% off your first order with that email, I’d order 2 or more
2/3 deliveries, just waiting on HEL brake lines.
Ordered the oil and filter before remembering I need to do the oil pickup pipe so will be off to R-Tech soon ish for sump off and cleaned, pickup pipe replaced, haldex service, injector clean and walnut blast. Gonna be expensive
Ordered the oil and filter before remembering I need to do the oil pickup pipe so will be off to R-Tech soon ish for sump off and cleaned, pickup pipe replaced, haldex service, injector clean and walnut blast. Gonna be expensive
Gonna replace my discs and pads at some point too with the braided lines, though i might as well flushed the old ****** brake fluid out as its probably 9 years old and get some fresh brake fluid in, just not sure on how much i should buy in terms or Litres. anyone got any ideas2/3 deliveries, just waiting on HEL brake lines.
Ordered the oil and filter before remembering I need to do the oil pickup pipe so will be off to R-Tech soon ish for sump off and cleaned, pickup pipe replaced, haldex service, injector clean and walnut blast. Gonna be expensive
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Yeah on my service last year it was recommend and totally forgot until recent... I got 1L of murk RBF600, pretty sure thats enough? Sure I read that the system is 800ml or something close
Transmission swap because the old one broke
Hi mate, do you know where to find info about gearbox swap and which model can fit my cars engine 1.6L, 8v.
I have automatic transmission and is starting to slip.. Now I want a Manual Tran. thanks
Hi mate, do you know where to find info about gearbox swap and which model can fit my cars engine 1.6L, 8v.
I have automatic transmission and is starting to slip.. Now I want a Manual Tran. thanks
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Sportback grey to black roofliner swap what a ballache
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Had service and MOT done last week which included inner CV joint nearside done which I wasn't expecting 
Today I did cabin filter so heads up - something that usually gets forgotten about requires some attention!!
Enjoy!
Today I did cabin filter so heads up - something that usually gets forgotten about requires some attention!!
Enjoy!
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Just fitted the US-style midconsole today.
Comparing the two. Top = EU, bottom = US.
Nice job got the part number
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8P1 863 244 6PS
8P1 863 244
https://audi.7zap.com/en/rdw/audi+rs3+sportback/rs3/2013-720/8/863-863050/
Bear in mind USA cars are LHD, UK is RHD so I'm not sure if they got RHD US Style midconsoles though..
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Should it not work either way? Handbrake is still on the left of the console in uk ones? I hope so anyway as this is top of my want list lol.
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Oh I honestly thought the handbrake was located on the rightside of the centerconsole though. Then it doesn't make any difference and should be able to retrofit in UK RHD cars aswell ..
ash (audi retrofits on here) done this and documented it on his blog
http://www.ashnet-it.co.uk/2015/11/heated-rear-seats-us-centre-console.html
