one thing after another!

not really......lol

interesting post though about setting up your suspension, i wish i had spare cash laying around then i could sort out mine on my S3. it really is bad for understeering
 
I agree
There is a whole heep of good info and advice lets hope ED takes some of it up..!
 
maybe unleashed 350bhp, the brakes faded and he understeered off the road? (pulling ya leg Ed ;-) )
 
Aky said:
I think we all know what kills the clutch,
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Evidently, some don't...judging by the ******** written on the subject...


no need to blind us all with statistics,
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Oh, am I confusing you?
Shame...


lets face it, the clutch's are cr4p and just using a standard remap you may have to replace the clutch so in the real world out on the road the clutch will need replacing with a BT conversion.
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I don't agree...
Mine ran 330 lb-ft for well over 2 years and was fine on a standard clutch...marginal, but fine.
At 320 lb-ft you could run it forever.

I've never driven an S3 that was as brutal coming on boost as my old S3...and that was really working the clutch...and it was still on it's original at 3 1/2 years old...and I thing still is now at nearly 6 years old.
 
RichA3Turbo on here is also running 350Bhp with a standard clutch, for near 3 years now I think.
 
Dave_Bayern said:
RichA3Turbo on here is also running 350Bhp with a standard clutch, for near 3 years now I think.
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Realistically ~320BHP and something like 280 lb/ft of torque, but spread over a wide rev band, really quick car!, i've had a go!! :racer:
 
ed i still have those eibach springs if u still need some, let me know.
 
Only a bigger version of my avatar, will get some more when the weather clears up:

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Sits a lot lower than that now to, weitec coilies have settled :)
 
Ess_Three said:
Evidently, some don't...judging by the ******** written on the subject...




Oh, am I confusing you?
Shame...




I don't agree...
Mine ran 330 lb-ft for well over 2 years and was fine on a standard clutch...marginal, but fine.
At 320 lb-ft you could run it forever.

I've never driven an S3 that was as brutal coming on boost as my old S3...and that was really working the clutch...and it was still on it's original at 3 1/2 years old...and I thing still is now at nearly 6 years old.
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Confusing me - who you kidding? Don't patronise me & you wouldn't agree, sorry I forgot.... you seem to know everything.

As for you not needing a new clutch. Woopy dah, lots of the remaped s3's have to have a new clutch. Might be something to do with individual driving styles, mileage & roads in the area
 
Bridger said:
Only a bigger version of my avatar, will get some more when the weather clears up:

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Sits a lot lower than that now to, weitec coilies have settled :)
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Nice! not too keen on the Hood bra, but each to their own. :icon_thumright:
 
Aky said:
Confusing me - who you kidding? Don't patronise me & you wouldn't agree, sorry I forgot.... you seem to know everything.

As for you not needing a new clutch. Woopy dah, lots of the remaped s3's have to have a new clutch. Might be something to do with individual driving styles, mileage & roads in the area
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Mate, I think you need to calm down a little and show a bit less agression around here. You're showing the limit of your own knowledge and it's not all that in-depth.

If it's down to driving styles, then I can assure you that I've never come accross a more aggressive driver than Glen. If it's down to roads, then I can assure you, we have the best/twistiest/fastest/demanding roads in the country around here too.

I have no problems driving on a standard clutch and 335bhp. What's your point?
 
Back on topic - Ed, if you're going to change the springs on the car, then you're best changing the shocks too. If you're car's sitting lower on stiffer springs, then you've already partially compressed the shock and removed some of it's designed travel. It will also be trying to compensate for a much stiffer spring than standard so it won't work as well as it did previously. Saying that, alot of the TT forum guys don't bother changing the shocks - but then again they're a bunch of hairdressers :)

If you have to change the flywheel too, then it would be good to do the clutch at the same time while you're in there. Take S3Steve's advice and go for the Helix set-up. It's getting very good write-ups from some of the BT boys.

Lol, it's interesting that despite a slagging from some, Ed hasn't actually said he hasn't got insurance. Give the boy a break! I'll be interested in his car once it's done so don't go scaring him away with mis-informed posts!
 
ChriS3 said:
Give the boy a break!
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Probably the best thing thats been said on this thread for awhile.

What exactly has Ed done to deserve so much hostility in any thread he seems to start recently?

I can understand why people would like to give the best advice, but when it becomes so hostile, I wonder if an air of jealousy is staring to creep in somewhere.
 
"I can assure you, we have the best/twistiest/fastest/demanding roads in the country around here too."



oooo you sure lol Ours are twisty and ****** bumpy around yorkshire lol
 
Nahh northern scotland has some of the best roads you will ever drive on.

Also some that you're the most likely to die on if you get it wrong tho!
 
fingermouse said:
"I can assure you, we have the best/twistiest/fastest/demanding roads in the country around here too."



oooo you sure lol Ours are twisty and ****** bumpy around yorkshire lol
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I also have a house in near Thirsk ;)

North Wales comes a close second, N. Yorks third I'm afraid :)
 
Thanks to the people who are bring nice i was only asking a few questions! insurance was £1000 but with the turbo it's £1600 as ill be 21 as well! also to the person who said i was sponging on my parents get your facts straight first, as i have my own business and work almost every weekend hence why i haven't been on here for a while! Ive paid for everything for my car out of my own pocket + buying a house at the end of the year!
 
edward_harris said:
Thanks to the people who are bring nice i was only asking a few questions! insurance was £1000 but with the turbo it's £1600 as ill be 21 as well! also to the person who said i was sponging on my parents get your facts straight first, as i have my own business and work almost every weekend hence why i haven't been on here for a while! Ive paid for everything for my car out of my own pocket + buying a house at the end of the year!
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Nice one :icon_thumright:

To be fair Ed, I think you've been let down a little by APS. They're generally very good, but it should be up to them to tell you whether or not your car is fit to handle that much power. That way you'd have a better idea how much all this is going to cost BEFORE they start and allow you to make the decision to get it done or not.
 
edward_harris said:
Thanks to the people who are bring nice i was only asking a few questions! insurance was £1000 but with the turbo it's £1600 as ill be 21 as well! also to the person who said i was sponging on my parents get your facts straight first, as i have my own business and work almost every weekend hence why i haven't been on here for a while! Ive paid for everything for my car out of my own pocket + buying a house at the end of the year!
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Good man. Work hard and you deserve the toys it brings. I asked the insurance question out of genuine interest, not to expose you as a non-declarer.

I'm wondering if some of the more sniping comments are borne out of jealousy?
 
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Confusing me - who you kidding? Don't patronise me & you wouldn't agree, sorry I forgot.... you seem to know everything.
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You know...you really are a boring individual.


As for you not needing a new clutch. Woopy dah, lots of the remaped s3's have to have a new clutch.
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I agree...and lots don't.
I couldn't really give a toss...I'm just pointing out practical experiences having put big torque through a standard clutch for a few years?
What gems of experience can you offer?
Because thus far all you seem to offer is attitude.


Might be something to do with individual driving styles, mileage & roads in the area
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No **** Sherlock!

But also to do with torque delivery...which I'll not bother going into as it'll blind you with statistics.
 
rodenal said:
Nahh northern scotland has some of the best roads you will ever drive on.

Also some that you're the most likely to die on if you get it wrong tho!
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I agree...
And the danger element is what makes you realise you are alive....challenging roads are the most fun, for sure.
 
monkeytrousers said:
Good man. Work hard and you deserve the toys it brings. I asked the insurance question out of genuine interest, not to expose you as a non-declarer.

I'm wondering if some of the more sniping comments are borne out of jealousy?
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the message wasn't directed at you!! but yeah thanks maybe they are jealous but i am killing myself work wise to pay for it all at the mo! lol :whip:
 
I said It was probably bank of mum and dad, as 99% of the time, especially in Berkshire it is.

It just astounds me that someone that has the knowledge to earn enough to pay for such things, actually has no idea what they have just bought. Me personally, I treat money with respect, and will investigate before spending 5K on something I may or may not need.
 
spoke to ed today its not the flywheel, they dont no what it is yet, might be big end! should find out tomorrow!
 
hoping so thought it was a clutch release bearing but apparently not! shall let you no when i find out!
 
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Owww, does that mean you'll be getting a rebuild with uprated internals and a 1.9l conversion too.....
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on that subject, i read somewhere that the ko4 1.8's all have forged internals as standard, this true?

Nick
 
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Owww, does that mean you'll be getting a rebuild with uprated internals and a 1.9l conversion too.....
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ohhh dont tempt me 450bhp would sound very good! over £10000 tho! they didnt phone me today so still dont no what it is!
 
good stuff! hode you get it all sorted out edward!
BTW, i've also read that these engines have forged internals...
 
yea me to, has anyone has this rattling noise before? it sounded like it was near the cat but you can also feel it through the clutch pedel, if it was the big end how much is that to repair?!
 
spoke to ed today, looks like i wont have my car back for Saturday! they still don't no what the noise is, they have had the engine out etc, now are measuring some engine components to check it all over, if there is nothing wrong they are gonna put it back together and change the clutch and hopefully it will stop the rattle! not really very happy with aps, I'm spending allot of money but every time i talk to them they say they are juggling my car between other jobs they have got, I've had it booked it for two months. i think they should have dedicated their time to my car really! now had it two weeks and by the sounds of things they have only taken things out not even started putting it back together yet IE new turbo!
 
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yea me to, has anyone has this rattling noise before? it sounded like it was near the cat but you can also feel it through the clutch pedel, if it was the big end how much is that to repair?!
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Seen a few thrust washers fall out and break up, about 5 from memory, and all have been 1.8tQ set ups

Easy to see as when you take up drive the crank moves alot back and forth
There will be alot of end float in the crank too if the engine is stripped

If they are unsure they can pop the sump off and have a look, might have little bits of metal in the sump
 
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ill suggest that to them tomorrow! is this an expensive repair?
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Bottom end rebuild really, also depends on how much damage is done
If your are in the middle of a major BHP increase this is the time to uprate everything.

When ever you get into this kind of work the hrs roll on and the ££phr pile up

2 thing to look for is cost and gaurantee on there work
How much is a short engine going to cost??
Do you trust them...i.e the way you been treated so far by them

Let us know
 
from what they have said tho its not bottom end or big end, they dont really no what it is! i could really feel it through the clutch pedal tho, ie not when engaging the clutch but if u just rest your foot on it so you take up the slack!
 
edward_harris said:
from what they have said tho its not bottom end or big end, they dont really no what it is! i could really feel it through the clutch pedal tho, ie not when engaging the clutch but if u just rest your foot on it so you take up the slack!
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Get them to check what I sugested...I maybe worng though
But seen it before and what you say it is a spot on diag
 
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