My Audi S3 build

[S3Alex]

Hi mate which smf flywheel did you get fitted. Car is coming along nicely!
I've recently had a loba/Sachs SMF setup fitted and the idle chatter isn't too bad at all but I get some deceleration noise that's thrash (which I can live with) but the worst thing is not being able to shift into gears if rpm is at 6000 or higher. Wondering if yours is bang on?

This thread may help you,if you haven't already seen it.

http://www.vagoc.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=13553&highlight=loba+clutch+release&page=5

There have been problems with high rpm shifts on some Loba SMF setups,and there is a sort of cure in this thread.

 

[saq85]

This thread may help you,if you haven't already seen it.

http://www.vagoc.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=13553&highlight=loba+clutch+release&page=5

There have been problems with high rpm shifts on some Loba SMF setups,and there is a sort of cure in this thread.

Hi and thanks for replying, the cure/fix in there is suited to 02M gearboxes. Most of our S3 gearboxes are 02Q.
I've been reading that thread over and over and I've actually replied to it but have got no answer.
@Mario8P has had this problem, I've just messaged him via Facebook as vagoc won't let me message him lol.


Sorry for thread hijack

 

[S3Alex]

Hi and thanks for replying, the cure/fix in there is suited to 02M gearboxes. Most of our S3 gearboxes are 02Q.
I've been reading that thread over and over and I've actually replied to it but have got no answer.
@Mario8P has had this problem, I've just messaged him via Facebook as vagoc won't let me message him lol.


Sorry for thread hijack

No probs....I know the issue exists,and had occurred on a number of cars,but Loba weren't terribly helpful.
Mario is likely to be your best bet,as I know a few people who have either had to live with it,or replace the clutch with a type that has no problems.

Good luck.

 

[adam_may]

Hi mate which smf flywheel did you get fitted. Car is coming along nicely!
I've recently had a loba/Sachs SMF setup fitted and the idle chatter isn't too bad at all but I get some deceleration noise that's thrash (which I can live with) but the worst thing is not being able to shift into gears if rpm is at 6000 or higher. Wondering if yours is bang on?

I've not given it any beans yet just taking it steady while it beds in, can hardly hear the SMF chatter at all! It is a Sachs SMF. I'll update you when it has bedded in

 

[TimWills28]

What drls do you have mate?

 

[Compkiler]

Adam mine is sweet too mate ;-)

 

[adam_may]

Hi and thanks for replying, the cure/fix in there is suited to 02M gearboxes. Most of our S3 gearboxes are 02Q.
I've been reading that thread over and over and I've actually replied to it but have got no answer.
@Mario8P has had this problem, I've just messaged him via Facebook as vagoc won't let me message him lol.


Sorry for thread hijack

Given it chance to bed in and my gear changes are nice and clean no problem getting it in to any gears

 

[adam_may]

What drls do you have mate?

Think these are the ones

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=260992472712

Had to code them in with VCDS to get rid of the error light on the dash though

 

[adam_may]

Gave the bay a clean

 

[adam_may]

Had Stage 2+ remap done at LVS Racing open day what a massive difference it makes. Pulls so much harder all the way through the revs now!

Was a good day out too some nice cars and free food and drinks! Big up LVS Racing!!



I'm just running a standard exhaust with the cat removed so they had to hold the map back a little.

Took it to the dyno today and I'm pleased with the results

351.5 bhp & 313.1 lbft torque

 

[Allman45]

Had Stage 2+ remap done at LVS Racing open day what a massive difference it makes. Pulls so much harder all the way through the revs now!

Was a good day out too some nice cars and free food and drinks! Big up LVS Racing!!



I'm just running a standard exhaust with the cat removed so they had to hold the map back a little.

Took it to the dyno today and I'm pleased with the results

351.5 bhp & 313.1 lbft torque

Have you removed both cats mate? or Just pre cat?

 

[adam_may]

Have you removed both cats mate? or Just pre cat?

I have removed them both. The downpipe is just a straight pipe through now to the centre silencer. But it is only standard bore. Need 3inch all the way through then have the map tweeked

 

[adam_may]

Finished of with 4 wheel alignment

 

[adam_may]

Uprated dog bone bushes fitted. Gear changes feel so much better now they have made a massive difference well worth upgrading!

 

[Bazzle]

Finished of with 4 wheel alignment

Do you have the readouts please?

Baz

 

[adam_may]

Do you have the readouts please?

Baz

I don't no sorry i think I've got one from when I had it done a while back though I'll have a look for you later on

 

[XFi]

Saw this on the day it looks very clean and I'm kinda jealous of the colour!

 

[adam_may]

Cheeky rolling shot

 

[adam_may]

Short shifter fitted, loads better over standard would recommend!

 

[S.]

do you find it heavier than oem shifter?

 

[adam_may]

do you find it heavier than oem shifter?

I wouldn't say heavier just feels tighter and a bit notchy. Feels loads better when your changing gears quickly

 

[S.]

it's great, and massive improvement untill you get single mass flywheel, then no more fast shifts at higher revs.

 

[adam_may]

it's great, and massive improvement untill you get single mass flywheel, then no more fast shifts at higher revs.

I have SMF on mine and it seems to be ok, loads better than the standard shifter

 

[S.]

that's a great news. mine obviously doesn't like me

 

[saq85]

Mines the same, won't shft after 6500rpm. Not that I need to but still Lol.

 

[S3Alex]

it's great, and massive improvement untill you get single mass flywheel, then no more fast shifts at higher revs.

Mines the same, won't shft after 6500rpm. Not that I need to but still Lol.

Depends very much on the clutch you choose.

Mine is a Spec Stg3+ carbon-metallic clutch which allows you to shift easily up to the rev limit.

The Loba clutches and some others are well known for being reluctant.

 

[grchmason]

So glad I went DMF....... The amount of people i have seen with problems with Single Mass and LOBA is unreal and for what is a big job and price I feel so sorry for all involved