My Audi A3

Stefan. · Feb 18, 2015

Look better than what is on there now

leedsboy · Feb 18, 2015

I prefer Pescara's over CH's, one of the best OEM wheels IMO.

Aren't ED30's darker than the Pescaras that came on the A3s?

_Tom · Feb 18, 2015

leeds2592 said:
I prefer Pescara's over CH's, one of the best OEM wheels IMO.

Aren't ED30's darker than the Pescaras that came on the A3s?

I'm not sure matey? These look very much silver. The only thing that puts me off them is they are 7.5 wide. But then whats 1/2"-1" between friends.

leedsboy · Feb 18, 2015

Pretty sure the VW ones were a light anthracite and the Audi ones were Silver. Could have a refurb or could have actually been from an Audi mind you.

Bang some spacers on, jobs a good 'un.

_Tom · Feb 18, 2015

leeds2592 said:
Pretty sure the VW ones were a light anthracite and the Audi ones were Silver. Could have a refurb or could have actually been from an Audi mind you.

Bang some spacers on, jobs a good 'un.

That's true. Wallet at the ready. Just waiting for him to send me some more pictures. Should help when I sell it having OEM wheels too. Plus I can sell the badmanz.

leedsboy · Feb 18, 2015

If they're in decent condish, for £400 you'd be daft not to go for them.

Look forward to seeing them on.

cat171 · Feb 18, 2015

I quite like your drug dealer wheels tbh, those Edition 38 wheels don't look so nice on the car imo.

Would you go for boring five spokes?

_Tom · Feb 18, 2015

cat171 said:
I quite like your drug dealer wheels tbh, those Edition 38 wheels don't look so nice on the car imo.

Would you go for boring five spokes?

Not really a fan of them. That's what on there standard in 18's. They are 19's in that pic. if I kept 19's i'd go for speedlines or rotors -

I think I want 18's though.

Pearce · Feb 18, 2015

TomSx said:
What do people think to Edition 38 Pescara's on them? There some locally I have for £400.00. Very tempted. I'm just not sure as they are only 7.5J wide.

My money would be on these

Herr Flick · Feb 18, 2015

cat171 said:
I quite like your drug dealer wheels tbh, those Edition 38 wheels don't look so nice on the car imo.

Would you go for boring five spokes?

That looks f**king stupid. Why no tyres??

Kchristmas · Feb 18, 2015

Hans. said:
That looks f**king stupid. Why no tyres??

You thought about booking an appointment?

www.specsavers.co.uk

Herr Flick · Feb 18, 2015

You've missed my point. That's fine.

leedsboy · Feb 19, 2015

Always said, 19's look good on S3's but make an A3 look like a monster truck.

_Tom · Feb 19, 2015

I was tempted with a S3 rear diffuser on mine. They're only a 1er but then you've got to mess around painting them.

Goodj · Feb 19, 2015

many spokes > those god awful Audi Shite-line 5-spokes

Matt e · Feb 20, 2015

turini's?

_Tom · Feb 20, 2015

Turini's are awesome but like rocking horse shite as these have such high offsets. They need to be ET45 or higher.

I had put money down on those genuine BBS but just got let down.

cat171 · Feb 20, 2015

Hans. said:
That looks f**king stupid. Why no tyres??

Hah, after seeing some of your previous cars, you are in no position comment!

Herr Flick · Feb 20, 2015

cat171 said:
Hah, after seeing some of your previous cars, you are in no position comment!

Goodj · Feb 21, 2015

Did someone say that 7.5" wide tyres on an A3 isn't enough?

It's a bloody Golf, not an R8.

_Tom · Feb 25, 2015

Haha 7.5 is still quite small. Anyway, I've now found these and should be picking them up the weekend although the seller not willing to take payment or deposit is making me nervous..

How well they'll work on a dark car I don't know but still..The are genuine BBS RS2 in 8J with a fresh refurb.

Oh and last night I managed to mod my S2000 filter to my ramair pipe work.
Some from foam -

IMG_20150126_121731 by tomwh1te, on Flick
To this

20150225_120929 by tomwh1te, on Flickr

Although my bay is still filthy. :tongueclosed:

Goodj · Feb 25, 2015

TomSx said:
Haha 7.5 is still quite small.

Really, it's not.
Unless you're trying to push 500hp through them anyway

Daz_RT_04 · Feb 25, 2015

I quite like this, even in the Badmanz stance.

Will look decent on those hoops! :up:

Daz. · Feb 25, 2015

Those turninis look amazing!

cat171 · Feb 25, 2015

Can't wait to see how it looks on the new wheels, ooh new rims car fwiends lol!!
What's up with your air filter ? It looks like someone's at on it

_Tom · Feb 25, 2015

cat171 said:
Can't wait to see how it looks on the new wheels, ooh new rims car fwiends lol!!
What's up with your air filter ? It looks like someone's at on it

Haha I can straighten it up. Its just been bouncing around in my boot.

_Tom · Mar 24, 2015

Well the BBS looked pants on it. Fitted one side and removed them as quick as they went on. Sold them and made money so amen to that. Back to the drawing board. So we're still ching sling spec.

20150315_123759 by tomwh1te, on Flickr
I've also played with plastidip on the grill to go yet another step towards badman. I'm not 100% sold on it.

20150315_142854 by tomwh1te, on Flickr

20150315_142918 by tomwh1te, on Flickr
Oh and I've ordered some 2011 rear lights to freshen it up a little.

Really temped to sell it for a E46 M3 though although I'm supposed to be saving.

Scutch · Mar 24, 2015

Matt e said:
turini's?

That looks great. The Turini's are pretty rare on the S3 though, right?

_Tom · Mar 24, 2015

Scutch said:
That looks great. The Turini's are pretty rare on the S3 though, right?

There's a fair few out there! I don't think there's a car they don't suit.

Addicted · Mar 24, 2015

LOL they look awesome!

Philip. · Mar 24, 2015

Please, not Turini's 😞 LOL!!

Scutch · Mar 24, 2015

Will make it 1000% better in the Twisties™

leedsboy · Mar 24, 2015

MY11's make the rear look 100X better.

_Tom · Mar 24, 2015

leeds2592 said:
MY11's make the rear look 100X better.

Yep! This -

Compared to this -

20150315_123737 by tomwh1te, on Flickr

I also plan to remove A3 and 2.0T once some Tardis I have ordered arrives.

_Tom · Mar 26, 2015

And they are on. Cant believe I didn't buy them sooner.

20150326_083121 by tomwh1te, on Flickr

Compared to this -

20150315_123737 by tomwh1te, on Flickr

Just the badges to go now.

Philip. · Mar 26, 2015

They look loads better!

Welsh.Dan · Apr 13, 2015

Just had a flick through your thread. Its a nice car! Looks in very good condition. [emoji106]

The wheels you have do look superb, but a little gangster as you say.
The turinis do look perfect, but probably cost a fortune!

How's the CAI working for you? Might fit one to my S3 when I get it.

I'm looking to get a black edition grill but the plastic dip seems a decent option.
The grills cost a fortune! Seen some FK replica ones for 70 odd, bet their shite thought.
How's it looking now? Dip peeling?

Any joy on the wheel front?

banther · Apr 13, 2015

_Tom · Apr 13, 2015

Cheers mate. Not bad for a non S. CAI is fine and I'm fussy. I had to take one off my TT as it was too loud but this is just fine. They make a big difference on these too as they standard setup isn't the best.
Sometimes I like my wheels, other times I don't. Just really not sure what I want on there now and toying with having these refurbed.

20150327_170647 by tomwh1te, on Flickr

20150327_170706 by tomwh1te, on Flickr

20150327_170605 by tomwh1te, on Flickr

Some fresh snaps. Grill is holding up just fine. The FK ones can be had for as little as a tenner I think and do look good but it's front bumper off to change them!

cat171 · Apr 13, 2015

Still in ching sling spec I see

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