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What have you done to your A3 (8p) this week
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would just like to say a big thanks to the person who did the Start/ Stop A4 retrofit and the lads that helped me today as all went well taken it out , lets hope it goes back in as easy
If you hate that iphone in your Armrest , just remove it .
From this
To this .
Takes a little time to do and losts off patience to put back together .
From this
Most of the posts in this thread are mods and nice things people have done, yet every time I do something to mine it's a ****** repair of some sort!
Anyway this week its.... 2 new front wheel bearings (one was dangerous!) 2 new front struts, 2 new front springs, 2 new top mounts, 2 new drop links, and 2 new brake disc backing plates!!
I'd have thought some of that would have been advisory on the MOT last feb but no, despite the shocking state they are all in!
FYI..... not cheap!
Anyway this week its.... 2 new front wheel bearings (one was dangerous!) 2 new front struts, 2 new front springs, 2 new top mounts, 2 new drop links, and 2 new brake disc backing plates!!
I'd have thought some of that would have been advisory on the MOT last feb but no, despite the shocking state they are all in!
FYI..... not cheap!
Now your post would have come in handy for me anyways as i would have liked to know how you what you just did , some pics would be handy next time you do something please apprentice here
To be fair its not me doing the work it's a mechanic mate doing it, my car's at his because he lives near where I work, so I cant get progress pics. Much of it appears to be straight forward replacement of parts but as all the parts that are coming off are originals having done 130,000 miles, there's a few seized/rusted bolts to contend with, sorry mate. In all honesty I never do stuff like that myself anyway, I'm crap with cars
Nicely done, can only the light switch be retro fitted or can the ones in the centre console be done as well?
Do you have a link for the phone holder please? I hate having my magnet block one of the blowers.
The ones in central console as in climate control? In which case have a look at http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/how-to-facelift-chome-climate-control-module-switches.146018/
The magnetic holder is from OEM Mounts:
http://www.oem-mounts.com
Pulled, steering wheel off and fitted a spare steering wheel.
Original steering wheel sent to Royal for some Alcantara treatment.
Eyeing out the throttle body for cleaning next weekend.
Original steering wheel sent to Royal for some Alcantara treatment.
Eyeing out the throttle body for cleaning next weekend.
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Pulled the Throttle body off and cleaned of carbon. Bottom hex bolt was ******* to get out. Hoses were blocking the way, need to find a slimmer 5mm hex to get the angle next time. Rest of the job was straightforward, and the remote hose clamp pliers are a godsend in removing the Intake hose.
Reset the throttle body and working as good as ever.
Reset the throttle body and working as good as ever.
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S3 Intercooler from Smirky (sorry to wake you!) installed. Feels a lot stronger higher up the rev range.
Got some TT 3.2 front callipers and standard rears to fit with Red Stuff pads once painted.
Autotech HPFP on its way.
Got some TT 3.2 front callipers and standard rears to fit with Red Stuff pads once painted.
Autotech HPFP on its way.
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ah, you did it yourself. I was hoping to get someone to do it for me. Could do with a detail first then this. Have been using Wolf's Chemicals Bodygaurd in the past.
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Changed over 3 broken coil pack clips from services gone by.
Extremely frustrating doing the first one. You will need the de-pinning tool. I cant imagine trying to get the pins out another way.
Regarding the clips, the purple locking clip has to be clipped in the unlocked position before you push the pins through. Found out the hard way and had to redo it after cursing my mouth off.. Pins were particularly hard to push in and I used a thin screwdriver to push the pins in fully.
Much better than trying to replace the whole loom.
Cleaned out the MAF with Spray IPA while I had the bonnet open. Took the MAF off from the airbox and intake hose to do this.
Wasn't dirty so no gains here. Didn't know the stock airbox had a short plastic trumpet inside, before the MAF, Interesting design.
Gave the car a wash as well.
I think that's it till next MOT. Fingers crossed that will be it for the year.
Next major thing I need to do is the timing chain, guides, tensioners and water pump.
Will get shrick 268/264 cams fitted with a remap since the cover is off.
Still deciding over ARB's as well, may be a good time to get the front one in as the engine may have to be lifted to do the chains.
Planning for this end of 2018.
Extremely frustrating doing the first one. You will need the de-pinning tool. I cant imagine trying to get the pins out another way.
Regarding the clips, the purple locking clip has to be clipped in the unlocked position before you push the pins through. Found out the hard way and had to redo it after cursing my mouth off.. Pins were particularly hard to push in and I used a thin screwdriver to push the pins in fully.
Much better than trying to replace the whole loom.
Cleaned out the MAF with Spray IPA while I had the bonnet open. Took the MAF off from the airbox and intake hose to do this.
Wasn't dirty so no gains here. Didn't know the stock airbox had a short plastic trumpet inside, before the MAF, Interesting design.
Gave the car a wash as well.
I think that's it till next MOT. Fingers crossed that will be it for the year.
Next major thing I need to do is the timing chain, guides, tensioners and water pump.
Will get shrick 268/264 cams fitted with a remap since the cover is off.
Still deciding over ARB's as well, may be a good time to get the front one in as the engine may have to be lifted to do the chains.
Planning for this end of 2018.
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http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/gtechniq/exo-v3-ultra-durable-hydrophobic-coating.aspx
I used a 30 ml bottle and still have some left over. Easy to use as well.
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not sure yet tbh. still awaiting noise filters and am going to try another harness from the supplier.
jury is out at the moment. i only got it in today and just got viper4 installed. the features are good, still disappointed by the sound but haven't extensively tested as yet.
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As soon as its on! It's like a bigger version of my PC Thrustmaster Alcantara Racing wheel. Smells nice too.
Full MOT. Was not looking forward as it is a decade old and just hit 100k (I say just, managed to do 900 miles in 2 weeks somehow...) but nothing passed on everything with one advisement.
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Picked these up off Ebay
Decided to paint them the same colour as the R32 ones as I think blue looks better on my car than red.
As i stood back and looked at the colour I thought to my self, WTF have i done!! They looked s***! The shade of blue was terrible.
Took them to get sandblasted and picked up a better shade of blue.
Repainted them. They now look a lot better. Fitted them with some new Goodridge hoses all round.
Also had to replace the rear calipers as one was seized and the other was leaking fluid!!
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Decided to paint them the same colour as the R32 ones as I think blue looks better on my car than red.
As i stood back and looked at the colour I thought to my self, WTF have i done!! They looked s***! The shade of blue was terrible.
Took them to get sandblasted and picked up a better shade of blue.
Repainted them. They now look a lot better. Fitted them with some new Goodridge hoses all round.
Also had to replace the rear calipers as one was seized and the other was leaking fluid!!
Rears
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Fitted Autotech HPFP and changed cam follower. little bit of wear on it.
Also changed the brake fluid. Bleeding the clutch is a right pain! Dreaded clutch pedal to the floor after doing it. Took me another 4 attempts to get it right!!
Also changed the brake fluid. Bleeding the clutch is a right pain! Dreaded clutch pedal to the floor after doing it. Took me another 4 attempts to get it right!!
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