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2 hours ago, Jon Edwards said:

Hi , I have connected a dash cam up to the socket in the boot but this remains on even though the car us locked up - it drained my battery today and the car wouldn't start - is there a way that thus can only come on when the ignition is on cheers in advance 

I have mine wired in using a ignition switched live from the fuse box. You can get hardwire kits such as https://goo.gl/Pwv7Li 

I have never used these but they seem really safe and easy way to do it. IMO if I could do mine again I would use one.

@Steve QRoom for one more? Anyone near Bedfordshire and wanna convoy down? I'll be going M25 then M3? 

On 15/02/2017 at 2:54 PM, Brad-B5 said:

Hi everyone

So I was thinking what games does everyone play and on what platform?

I play on PC, I play some older game like L4D2 but also play battlefield, GTA V, Tomb Radier ,COD and many others.

 

Bradley

I play PC when ever I'm not down the bodyshop. Mainly PUGB and CounterStrike. Although even that's only once or twice a week :/

Link to my current build https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/b/Zfr6Mp Although I got rid of the old PSU and Rainbow cables for a nice EVGA unit with black sleeving. The Corsair LED fans are now gone for replacement by some Noctuas :D

If you want to hit me up on Steam then my user name is either iTz_Mattyyy or xXHellaFlush (Can't remember which one you need to type in same accout)

Matt

6 hours ago, big al 83 said:

There's no noise at all, just a vibration that lasts for a second or two. It only happens when under high torque loads and in a high gear.

 

I imagine it's just the flywheel going mental as it's being asked to do a hell of a lot. DMFs are notorious to be rubbish on any car and when you have a mapped engine and plant your foot in a high gear it's just too much for them to handle. I would just be a bit more driver friendly on the flywheel especially as it's gotta deal with even more power.

I could be wrong but just my 2p worth 

On 29/10/2017 at 12:08 AM, Siblem said:

Hi 

I have an A3 TFSI Quattro - my front bumper badly needs a respray & I wanted to upgrade to an s-line but can't seem to get hold of an s-line bumper pre '08. Will the '08-'12 bumper fit my '05 8PA?

cheers!

As Steve said the bumper will fit. It's just getting it to fit well.

You'll defiantly need obvs a bumper and a bonnet. Wings I'm not 100 on but I don't think you need to change them??

Also need the plugs for the new foglights and need to wire them up to the cars loom 

I'm looking to do the same conversion at some point 

Blade

9 hours ago, Guya3 said:

Hi all, Has anyone here lowered their stock a3 1.9tdi by 30mm? 

I've just fitted a nice refurbished set of 18" sline alloys, fitted with 205/40/18 tyres 

And just bought a set of 30mm lowering springs to fit on my car, just so the car sits a little nicer, just wondered if anyone on here had done similar and did the car look and drive ok? 

Can't really help you in terms of experience, but I have the same wheels on my 2.0tdi and I'm thinking a nice 35-40mm drop would look the dogs danglies! 

Wouldn't go any lower than 40mm, even then its a bit on the low side for daily use for me. 

Have you got a picture of your 205s fitted? I just got my wheels and was thinking of adding some stretch

Has anyone got pair of rear stainless brake flex pipes for a A3 8P 2.0TDI??? 

Would order from Goodridge but could do with them asap as winter is coming! 

Cheers

Matt

Hey all, 

Looking to lower my A3 8P by around 30-405mm depending on how my new 18s fit. 

Seen a nice kit for around £400 to my door for a set of new Koni shocks and H&R springs as a combo. 

What's people's opinion on ride quality versus a pair of cheap branded coilovers? 

Also has anyone got a picture of there A3 lowered? Just to get some inspiration.

Cheers

Okay I think I've worked it out. 

I need an Audi double din cage which will allow me to fit the cage that comes with the head unit and it also provides a mounting and location for the climate control unit. 

I can either find a climate control that came out of a factory double din car so it will just slot in no worries. Or save some money and use my existing unit and trim it to fit. Something like 5-7mm of the sides.

Just need to find out if the hazard switch and ESP will be in the same place. If not then need to work out if I need new ones from a DD car.

2 hours ago, gokiwi64 said:

From what I recall you need to remove the tray under the climate control unit , then trim the sides of the climate control unit so it will fit into the space left by the tray, then you can fit the double din cage and relevant mounting kit.

 

 

Hmm sounds like it should work. Would need to get the double din fascia to check how far down I need to move the controls. Or is just as far down as it will go enough? 

Cheers

23 minutes ago, Trevor said:

Have you considered installing an aftermarket unit....much more superior functions and all adapters should be available?

 

Yes mate that's my plan. Only bit I'm confused about is how? 

Would I need to get the climate control unit from a factory double din car and just install that with a double din fascia and cage? 

Or is it a case of changing the whole dash? Etc 

Hey all, 

Currently I have the single din radio installed in my car and was wondering if I could modify/swap any parts so I can install an aftermarket Android headunit?

Is it just a case of buying all the pieces from a factory double din car? or is there wiring issues etc etc?

Cheers

Matt

4 hours ago, Trevor said:

I can post up the photos if you want to PM them to me

Can't PM you :/ 

I uploaded them on the forums photo gallery now any way. 

Thanks 

2 hours ago, Trevor said:

Hi Matt....welcome to the Forum

If you click on the 'edit post' link and then use the 'Drag files here to attach, or choose files' link in the post to upload pictures. If you get any problems, let me know and I can assist.

Good to have you onboard

Cheers    Trevor

Thank you sir. 

That's the issue i'm having, there is no 'edit post' button. Normally it's next to the quote button but nothing :/

2 hours ago, Steve Q said:

Exactly! Get it how you want it :) and having g your dad as a mechanic helps! ;) 

Nope mechanicals are good it's getting a rear end rebuild after someone ploughed into the back of my a6 :( it'll be back.on the road soon though! ;) 

 

 

 

I hope they weren't on their phone, god that annoys me more than it should! Unlucky to hear that man. Know exactly how much of a pain getting repairs done as I do them all day.

1 hour ago, Steve Q said:

You're welcome :) 

I know that feeling! 

My a6 is currently in for rebuild and I'm on the hunt for a new daily. But my insurance runs out in Jan! 

It's frustrating! 

Cheers

Steve

Nightmare! 

Oh well atleast it gives me time to sort out any bits and pieces that needs doing to the car. It helps a lot that my dad's a mechanic.

What's your A6 getting done? Engine rebuild?

Oh is there a edit button for things I've posted. Need to update the picture links I've posted as no one can see them I think.

Looking for a set of the 225/40/18 S-Line alloys.

Would like them in as good of condition as possible. Not bothered if tyres are shot as I've already got some new toyos to go on.

Can pick up with in 50 miles of LU5

Cheers

Matt

1 hour ago, Steve Q said:

Welcome to the forum Matt :) 

You'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch :) 

You're very lucky to.get an a3 at 18 and it certainly will be better than your corsa! :) 

Cheers 

Steve 

Cheers Steve, seems like a decent place to lurk around i suppose.

Goes to show what you can get if your patient and save up your money. 

Annoying that I can drive it until December as I have to wait for my insurance to run out to get my NCB. 

Then on to another chapter of my driving career 

Hello, my names Matt.

Been looking for a decent A3 for a while now to replace the Corsa. Saw one that caught my attention on fleebay and thought I'd look into it. Long story short 120 miles later it's now sat on my driveway. 

It's not perfect by any means and most of the small issues wasn't apparent to me before collection. I knew it had some lights on (ABS, TC, EPS) Apparently the steering sensor needs to be reset but we think it's probably an ABS sensor gone/rusty hub.

It has a few dings and scratches but nothing I can't sort out as i'm currently doing an apprenticeship at a body shop to become a sprayer.

It has 95K on the clock which is basically only just broken in the 2.0 diesel lump.  Was serviced it's whole life at an Audi specialist using genuine parts.  

When I first got the car home 

Today, first thing that had to be done was a thorough decontamination and machine polish to see what state the paint is actually in behind the 14 years of abuse. 

Already have a few things bought for it like, 2.0TDI badge that is missing, pressed metal number plates, HEKOs, and some 18in S-Line wheels freshly refurbished. 

Quite good for an 18 year old :) 

Matt