What have you done today?

[Erikn89nl]

was it you who also had a problem with your door handles not returning fully flat? Did you also have problems closing the door?

I sorted the handle sitting flat with some wd40 in the release cable. Never had any issues with the door closing though...

 

[Alex C]

I sorted the handle sitting flat with some wd40 in the release cable. Never had any issues with the door closing though...

thanks, my drivers door handle doesn't always return to flat and I have problems with the door bouncing on the lock and not catching properly; seems worse in cold weather

 

[Andrew@A.L.D]

Managed to get some time on the S3 today

New air filter, Tip, Dump valve set up, and Breather system mock up made in card first before made in aluminium

 

[superkarl]

thanks, my drivers door handle doesn't always return to flat and I have problems with the door bouncing on the lock and not catching properly; seems worse in cold weather

My handle sits fine but my door bounces off and won't catch, I have to delicately push the door to close it properly.
I remember Westy having the same issue and a new door mechanism fixed it.

 

[tomjol]

Periodically spraying some GT85 in there and working the mechanism a bit avoids the bouncing door for me...suspect some "proper" lubricant (graphite?) would solve it.

 

[CodeTDI]

currently sitting at work, then going to a local new years car meet

 

[S3 Hilife]

Painted my Brembo 4 pots today, They look brand new now just got to put new piston seals and dust covers on when the paint cures and they can finally go on the car

Can't wait to be able to stop when I actually press the brake pedal

Steve

 

[taffy bhoy]

nothing major, just fitted the new private plates. i already fitted them fitted just after we got the car just before xmas, but had to drill holes to match the original a3 plates, so left with 2 holes from the old car, so ordered some new ones the other day and they arrived this morning

 

[Mark Greenall]

Fitted leon cupra r top mounts, and red powerflex dogbone mount bushes.
Feels good!

 

[The Doctor]

Picked up the parts to repair my boot release pads and started a simple "how-to" thread because I had to search through several to figure out what I needed:

http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/boot-release-pad-replacement-parts-photos.259132/

 

[CraigRE]

Got these done today
Well happy

 

[Alex C]

My handle sits fine but my door bounces off and won't catch, I have to delicately push the door to close it properly.
I remember Westy having the same issue and a new door mechanism fixed it.

I wonder how much a new door mechanism will cost

For a laugh I went to VW today to ask the price of new injectors and they said £153 and I asked for clarification - "what, all four?"....."no, each!".... "you're shitting me!"; he was sympathetic at least

 

[Andrew@A.L.D]

Found a nice place to put my HPA controller screen.. It's not something I'll be looking at all the time so in the arm rest it goes .. Power supply will be provided also.. Nice tight fit and it can be removed for overnights

 

[CraigRE]

Whats that

 

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Whats that

Haldex controller

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[The Doctor]

Took all the Christmas decorations down. Nothing to do with the S3 - sorry.

 

[Andrew@A.L.D]

The NEW HPA Haldex controller V3 with new hardware and software

Lots of people have the V2 with the silver surround screen

 

[Andrew@A.L.D]

Fabricating the breather system for the S3

 

[<tuffty/>]

Today I went to Autosports International show at the NEC... I saw lots of Mk2 Escorts, lycra clad ladies and my next car... a super charged V8 Vantage

I also received a sticker from our resident AITP organiser Calvin and his latest venture CC Designs to add a little finishing touch to my recently acquired Macbook Air... people who know me well enough will understand the significance of this

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[SoljahofSensi]

Replaced my hazard relay switch as indicators stopped working, also stopped getting clicking through the radio now also, win, was a bit of a faff but took about 15 min also did the Honda s2000 air filter swap for a laugh, atm I like the sounds

 

[Mark Greenall]

I changed both rear springs on my a3. Very easy job took literally 20 mins

 

[CraigRE]

Cleaned it and went to am audi meet

 

[moisty]

Fitted a set of wind deflectors on the S3 easy to fit and didn't notice much difference in wind noise. Took the wife 5 times getting in and out to notice them.

 

[Stuart B]

Periodically spraying some GT85 in there and working the mechanism a bit avoids the bouncing door for me...suspect some "proper" lubricant (graphite?) would solve it.

I spray WD40, brake cleaner, 3-1, lithium grease, moly-grease, multi-purpose grease into my door mechanism every week or adjust the door and pull the door shut for the other 6 days a week, it always opens accelerating at 4.5K in 4th on the same corner, on the same bump, on the same road, in the same dark - so the light and the noise makes me jump and puts me off listening to heart radio on the way home from work. stupid door.

I think the mechanism spring doesn't have the energy to catch and hold the door shut anymore.

 

[IPG]

Bye ...

Off the road for a little

 

[Andrew@A.L.D]

Lowered the A4 35mm and had a play in the snow this morning

 

[SoljahofSensi]

Didn't snow enough to have any fun with here but noticed an extra 8g's airflow with the s2000 filter on, happy even if I'm yet to notice a difference

 

[Gops]

Bought a new car whilst the S3 is in for repairs! Nice new weekend car to relieve the S3 of its long distance journeys!

White details (previous s3 owner jimmeh)
Detailed the car! It's a great bit of kit but tbh it needs a map. It's no where near as quick as the s3 but a few more ponies wouldn't hurt

 

[IPG]

While in my head "being a Pol-y, oh my gol-ly" was playing bahaha

 

[IPG]

Phew...

Bolted on

 

[Dohcwp]

Repaired My Central Locking which has been Broken since the day i purchased the car 5 years ago, the replacement vacuum pump took a month to arrive from poland, wasnt too expensive, had to import it cause the breakers are pretty much collosal ******* here in SA. took about 20 minutes to repair

also tackled the pollen filter today, good thing i bought it cause the old one was still the original one that was in the car when it was manufactured 16 years ago. it was as hard as Cardboard, scary stuff

 

[hendo#1]

Spent 5 hours fitting a full set of discs and pads last night ensuring everything was clean and tip top as I went. Drills and wire wheel attachments FTW!

Had 4 new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3's fitted this morning.

Then gave it a thorough clean.

Its now back in the garage where its going to stay until the weather picks up. A professional detail, brake fluid change and alignment check are next on the cards.

 

[unclebunt]

Had my alloys redone and sprayed by Rlh refinishing in Chester

When I bought the car the wheels were in a mess looked like someone sprayed cheap halfords aerosol on them but he completely refurbished stripped and sprayed them in dolphin grey came out very nice! Bit dirty now though couldn't clean as I'm working lol

 

[<tuffty/>]

Not quite today but yesterday so close enough...

Not content with modding cars, iPods, drum kits or just about anything else for that matter I modded the panoramic head for my camera...

Its a cheap bracket (18 quid) as pukker ones are all the money (250 ish and up) and I wanted to just see how I got on...

Does the job but is a little wobbly....

The rotational part of the head was particularly wobbly with only one locking screw and a rather wimpy looking 'guide'

So drilled and tapped that to get it a little more secure

Next up was to add a little more stability to the slider the camera would be attached too... the weight of a camera and lens on there was making it sag a little

Drilled and tapped for securing screws...

Bit sturdier now

I now need to spend a little time setting it all up properly as I need to properly centre the lens to the rotational pivot point and set the no-parallax point of the lens (good article here: http://www.johnhpanos.com/epcalib.htm)

Took a quick test shot...

Consisted of 16 portrait shots stitched together in Photoshop CC... happy with the result considering the camera position wasn't optimal at the time...

The rotational head wasn't fantastic despite my efforts...was worried my camera would end up in a heap on the floor so bought something that should be a bit better at the job..

(Amazon product)

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[superkarl]

If you swipe right on your iPhone there is a panoramic setting. Just sayin

 

[<tuffty/>]

If you swipe right on your iPhone there is a panoramic setting. Just sayin

I don't have an iPhone (and never will)... plus its not really photography is it...lol

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[superkarl]

I don't have an iPhone (and never will)... plus its not really photography is it...lol

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what are you on about, all iphone users are photographers. Have you not seen instagram?



See:

 

[<tuffty/>]

what are you on about, all iphone users are photographers. Have you not seen instagram?



See:

I don't have that either lol

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[Gops]

I don't have that either lol

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You're on insta!

 

[<tuffty/>]

You're on insta!

Still no....

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