A3 3.2 progress build

[Humpers]

Hi, had my a3 for about six months now, so thought I would show what I'm up to.

It's a slow going project, so don't expect major changes.
when time and money allows I'll do more.

Here's a few pics when I first got it and gave it a clean

At the same time I fitted some wind deflectors, number plate surrounds and a aux lead.

After a few weeks I fitted a forge induction kit. And a club sticker.

I left it like that for a couple of months while I searched for a few parts.
I slowly found a few bits
Some 19" bbs ck's which I had powder coated
From this

To this

I think they look awesome.

Got myself some Eibach -30 springs and a cupra r front splitter.

While I was cleaning it I found some rust bubbling at the bottom of both doors where the
Door blades fit so a trip to Audi and they are repairing it all under warranty which is a result
Booked in for the start of Jan. Going to get the bonnet and front bumper redone at the same time.
And get my Votex sideskirts fitted as well

Can't wait to get it all fitted in the new year. Just need to sort tyres out.
do I go 235 or 225 wide your opinions welcome

Cheers trev

 

[JimmyH]

Wheels look nice!

 

[Jake 61]

Nice looking mods.
Don't see much getting done to 3.2's, so I'll be watching this.

 

[nil538]

If the bbs ck are et44 I would run 225-35-19 as 235 will rub a lot

 

[Donny_DJ]

Interesting thread mate, look forward to seeing the wheels & sideskirts on

 

[Dan_anthony]

Nice start mate the cupra r splitter does that need any adjustments to fit in the bumper or does it for straight on?

 

[Humpers]

Cheers for the comments guys, the wheels are 8j by 19 et44
So 225 would be the tyre to go for?

The cupra r splitter, you have to trim the edges of I believe will know more when fitted.

 

[mookster]

Pleasant

 

[vivi15]

your car looks nice !!!
can you please tell me more about air induction kit !
is there any negative impact on the engine ? what changes you noticed ? for how long you had it for ? power improvement and what about fuel ?

 

[Humpers]

Well got a few things done on the car gave her a full service and prepped for the mot. Both rear springs were broken so put the Eibachs on and replaced a inner cv gaiter on the front.

Replaced the b pillar trims as old ones were peeling.

Also got round to fitting my cupra r front splitter from this

To this

Finally got my tyres mounted to my bbs ck's and balanced

I spent the next couple of evenings polishing and sealing the wheels in the front room.

I then popped them on the car. I'm well happy

Before

After

I've left my sline sideskirts and s3 rear diffuser at my Bodyshop so waiting for a phone call to get them home and on. Then going to look at my11 rear lights and led bulbs all round.

Thanks for looking

 

[Hookmonster]

Looks superb mate

 

[discostu49]

Looking good glad to see another 3.2 on the go

 

[Jake 61]

It'll be nice to see the skirts and bumper fitted, I need to get the lacquer done on both bumpers and I'm thinking about changing the rear for an S3 item, along with skirts.
New parts are expensive though and not exactly common second hand.

 

[Humpers]

Small update fitted my s3 rear skirt tonight. Need to find time to get the s-line sideskirts on.

Just need to clean it now

 

[Jake 61]

Did that fit straight on to your S-Line bumper...?

 

[Humpers]

Did that fit straight on to your S-Line bumper...?

Yes bud took about 45mins to do. Nice simple job

 

[Jake 61]

Yes bud took about 45mins to do. Nice simple job

Cheers Bud, appreciate the info.

 

[mookster]

Nice progress. Once I put the S3 bumper on mine I spotted that the tailpipes were out of line with the cutout in the bumper (as yours is) so I had my workshop guys cut off the old ones and add some new super shiney ones in the correct position - simple job that really makes it look spot on

Looking forward to seeing the skirts on, wondering what to get myself, so could well be inspiration

 

[Humpers]

Nice progress. Once I put the S3 bumper on mine I spotted that the tailpipes were out of line with the cutout in the bumper (as yours is) so I had my workshop guys cut off the old ones and add some new super shiney ones in the correct position - simple job that really makes it look spot on

Looking forward to seeing the skirts on, wondering what to get myself, so could well be inspiration

Yeah i was looking at the tail pipes and thought they needed to be adjusted. will wait till i fit a stainless exhaust tho

 

[Das Ponto]

Mmm 2 Door 3.2 - Love it and the progress so far!

 

[mookster]

Yeah i was looking at the tail pipes and thought they needed to be adjusted. will wait till i fit a stainless exhaust tho

 

[Whodafunk]

Small update fitted my s3 rear skirt tonight. Need to find time to get the s-line sideskirts on.

Just need to clean it now

Where did you get the skirt from mate, I'm after one for my 3.2? Looks good

Mines going in for a full stainless including sports cats on Tuesday, can't wait.

 

[Humpers]

Got it from audi mate part no 8p3807434g1rr.

Post video of exhaust when fitted bud, need to get mine sorted

 

[Bluetfsi]

Did you have any issues getting the paint sorted on warranty? Mines an 06 and the bottom of the front wings has started to rust.

 

[mookster]

Keep in mind that when you fit the new 'zorst, it will have been designed around the original bumper so will likely still have the tailpipes off centre in the S3 rear valance. I kept the original backbox but just had the tips replaced so that they're a) nice and shiny, and b) in the right place for the S3 valance. You may need to get the pipes adjusted for that.



Ha, saying that, the second pic would appear to show they're still slightly off *lol*

 

[Whodafunk]

Got it from audi mate part no 8p3807434g1rr.

Post video of exhaust when fitted bud, need to get mine sorted

How much mate, and does it need painting?

 

[Humpers]

How much mate, and does it need painting?

Cost me £110 bud but I know someone at tps so mite be a bit more.

Yeah needs painting as well, only small so won't be much I had my skirts
painted at same time costing about £150 for the lot

 

[Whodafunk]

Ah nice one. I won't manage to get it done before the exhaust goes on but hopefully I can have the tailpipe altered afterwards to fit the gap properly.

I will be monitoring this thread for more ideas

 

[im_izzy]

@Humpers when you fitting the rear lights then.lol

I've got an s3 rear diffuser exactly as fitted above sat in the garage if anyone interested in.

 

[Humpers]

@Humpers when you fitting the rear lights then.lol

They are on bud, cars been at Audi trying to sort the ***** job they done. Excuse the dirty car!

 

[Horlix66]

@Humpers when you fitting the rear lights then.lol

I've got an s3 rear diffuser exactly as fitted above sat in the garage if anyone interested in.

I might be keen on that, depending on where you are located.... I've sent you a PM

 

[Humpers]

Finally got round to getting the side skirts fitted. I think they look awesome if I do say so myself.

I'll let the pictures do the talking

 

[Humpers]

Some clean pics of the car before vag tuner






















Need to get the grill sprayed black and start saving for the exhaust.

 

[Whodafunk]

Looks really well mate. Where did you get the tail lights from, are they LED?

 

[Humpers]

Looks really well mate. Where did you get the tail lights from, are they LED?

Cheers mate, I brought the lights second hand they look like magneti merreli ones from euro car parts unfortunately there not led ones

 

[Jake 61]

It's looking really nice.
Can I ask what colour that is you had the wheels done in...? I'm liking the metal flake look.

 

[Humpers]

Been a whille since ive updated with the cars process,

i was told on the mot that the front flexi was blowing, so thought i would
upgrade to a stainless manifold, downpipes and sports cats.




These took me a good 8 hours to fit, as you have to remove the front bumper and move the front panel forward to get to the inlet manifold and remove. once you have done this you can remove the exhaust. IT sounds so much better than before.
Just need to get a cat back now as still using the original.









Ive also had the wheels redone due to kerb marks!!:censored:
had to dive round like this


Decided to paint the front grill and badges black i think it loos so much better














cheers for looking :thumb:

 

[JayHa11]

Some good work there which has paid off! Car is looking great

 

[DJ_26]

Great example there mate, I'm sure the exhaust sounds amazing! Well done for doing it yourself too. Get a video up

 

[tcardio]

someone is coming out to play