My Audi A3

[syko6288]

Ngk's

 

[_Tom]

Ngk's

Thanks matey. PFR7S8EG?

 

[Lawro]

I really want CK's for the TT but annoyed they don't make them in amphasite now..

 

[_Tom]

I really want CK's for the TT but annoyed they don't make them in amphasite now..

I'm quite liking the LM's now. They might stay until winters done.

Get a thread up on the TT.

 

[Lawro]

I'm quite liking the LM's now. They might stay until winters done.

Get a thread up on the TT.

I will once I get round to giving it a wipe over and taking some photos mate! I'm too busy boostin' at the moment!

 

[_Tom]

I will once I get round to giving it a wipe over and taking some photos mate! I'm too busy boostin' at the moment!

Once you get round to it? Don't lie. I bet it's silly clean already. Just needs a boost gauge.. haha!

Might have to get you to do the A3 one day although It'd be dirty around an hour after. Black is gay.

 

[Lawro]

Once you get round to it? Don't lie. I bet it's silly clean already. Just needs a boost gauge.. haha!

Might have to get you to do the A3 one day although It'd be dirty around an hour after. Black is gay.

Hit me up mate!

I have only cleaned it twice and that was literally a half arsed job, it needs a full decontamination and correction really as the roof looks like it has been cleaned with a brick previously and it's got more tar on it than your TT-QS had lol!

I ordered a Forge 008P yesterday so need to get that fitted when it arrives and sort that boost gauge with you..

 

[banther]

I'll provide moral support, it could be the driveway meet that dreams are made of.

 

[Lawro]

I'll provide moral support, it could be the driveway meet that dreams are made of.

Done! 2 hair dressers, 1 bad man.. Sounds like a porno!

 

[banther]

Done! 2 hair dressers, 1 bad man.. Sounds like a porno!

I've even got 96 new dust caps to bring to the party.

 

[syko6288]

Thanks matey. PFR7S8EG?

Yeah there the ones

Little tip .....tie wrap tied in a loop each end of the coil pack pulls them out perfectly and if they are a little gunked its a sign of the pcv gone

 

[_Tom]

Well, replaced my cam follower and now I have a faint rattling between 2-3k revs but only in 2nd, 3rd and 4th. It doesn't do it outside these revs or on a standstill. So car is currently not being driven until my mate can check it out. Got me stumped. Probably me just being paranoid but better safe the sorry.

Anyway, fresh number plates ordered, new updated PCV system and a nice Autotech intake ordered.

Not my car but how it will look.

Just need to sort this odd engine rattle.

 

[clio007]

Does it almost sound like a heatshield rattling?

Not that it helps, but I had a similar noise on my S3 8L. Drove it like that for a few months. Mine was cam chain tensioner

 

[Auto Finesse]

Tripples great for all coloured cars

All you need to do now is protect it with a wax or sealant and youll get that long lasting glossy looks and durability

I hope this helps

 

[_Tom]

Does it almost sound like a heatshield rattling?

Not that it helps, but I had a similar noise on my S3 8L. Drove it like that for a few months. Mine was cam chain tensioner

Yeah I'd say so. Could very well be that. We'll see I guess..

Tripples great for all coloured cars

All you need to do now is protect it with a wax or sealant and youll get that long lasting glossy looks and durability

I hope this helps

Thanks. I have been using it and it looks great.

 

[syko6288]

Check your rubbers in engine cover as when i put mine back on they had pushed into the airfilter housing and that causes the metal heatshield to vibrate

 

[_Tom]

Will do although it does sound a little mechanical. Weird how it doesnt do it on the spot or in 5th, 6th etc.

Anyway, my mates taking a look and I'd rather not risk it although it doesn't sound terminal. Well, I know its not lol

 

[syko6288]

They are noisey engines anyway with them being direct injection

If you have modding in mind go for 5w40 oil rather than the 5w30 as that quiets them down

 

[_Tom]

OK mate. Thanks for the tip. It did get a 5/30 top up but made sure it was vw spec. My only concern is the cam follower was changed but then thatd be a constant noise I'm guessing. I'm sure its just me being paranoid but I'm a bit like that. Better safe than sorry.

 

[_Tom]

So yeah..the layshaft bearings are going. Should be back Friday.

 

[Lawro]

Not the best start so far mate, hopefully it's not too costly! Still enjoying it?

 

[_Tom]

Yeah its all good other than this of course. Perfect for my commute. Still, this ain't going to be cheap.

 

[_Tom]

£1600 lighter in the wallet and the Gay 3 has a full reckon gearbox. Seems a common problem for them to s**t their layshaft bearings.

Anyway, car's back and running like a dream and just averaged 36mpg on a 400 mile round trip which isn't bad for a 2.0T faux 4 four.

Today my fresh plates arrived. See you later "bootneck"

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Much better. Just need to get them on

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People presuming you are a marine and shaking your hand is not cool.

Also after seeing alistair replacing his key pads. I've done the same.

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Much better.

 

[_Tom]

Fresh plates fitted, after work clean and some pics after a pint. Tempted to de badmanz it with some 18's now. -

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@syko6288 did you have to change the gasket when you did the PCV change? I have my latest revision PCV but not new gasket yet.

 

[leeds2592]

Wheels aren't to my taste, but other than that, tidy.

Always think Black grilles look good on S Lines, any plans for anything like that?

 

[_Tom]

Cheer mate. Yep the wheels are far too bad man. After a £1600 gearbox rebuild they can wait a few months. Also I think a black grill might be a little too badass?

 

[leeds2592]

Jesus, not what you need just after buying it!

Not the best pics but I think they look pretty smart with the Silver rings.

 

[_Tom]

Hmm does actually look better. Damn you.

 

[leeds2592]

Haha, sorry. Never got round to doing it on my A3 but I think it's a nice subtle change.

Grilles aint cheap from Audi though, most people just plasti dip there original one.

 

[Lal B3N]

How you finding it so far then mate? Minus that 4 figure bill! Missing the TT at all?

 

[_Tom]

How you finding it so far then mate? Minus that 4 figure bill! Missing the TT at all?

It suits my needs better but yeah I miss the TT. When I'm sat on the motorway or in traffic which is 90% of my driving then I prefer this. As soon as I'm on a twisty road or A road I miss the TT. Sadly that latter doesn't happen often.

I'll keep it over winter then might get something a little more fun in summer.

Haha, sorry. Never got round to doing it on my A3 but I think it's a nice subtle change.

Grilles aint cheap from Audi though, most people just plasti dip there original one.

Ah forgot about plasti dip..

 

[_Tom]

Well it's still here and got a wash down on the weekend as it was minging. Fingers crossed it's not given me any issues of late and seems to be going well. Fitted a CAI whiich has released a few ponies according to the bum dyno and people with mapped cars have seen as much as 30 ft/lbs over the standard setup.
Anyway after a sponge down -

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I still have a black grill here to fit too. I'm starting to think of getting some 18's for it rather than the badman 19's. So I can enjoy the power a bit more. Or just sell it..Who knows..

 

[Philip.]

I'd certainly get the 18's, it'll look less gangsta'

Looks clean and tidy though!

 

[_Tom]

Yeah thats my problem. I'm too old for gangster. It's just what 18's to get..

 

[Philip.]

Slightly less gangster...:blush:

 

[_Tom]

They are more gangster! lol! I am keeping my eye out for some CH's.

 

[Philip.]

LOL i thought you'd say that! CH's would be win, would you be keeping them a nice bright silver?

 

[Stefan.]

Id go with bbs CH's too

 

[_Tom]

Yeah they'd have to stay silver without doubt.

 

[_Tom]

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.