Currently running a 233PS 3.0Tdi.
Get around 40MPG, currently done 45k miles.
Depends on the driving you do obviously, but mine is a mix of motorway (60%), Dual Carriageways (20%) Town etc the rest. up to 52mpg on a long run at a constant 70mph and down to around 10 on the Nurburgring!
Ian...
On a series 2 TT.
Been reading the thread on HID upgrades on the A3 forum but wondered what people have done on the new TT if they didn't get the OEM Xenons?
GF is getting a TT 2nd hand shortly wich has halogens.
Ian
I Know this is the wrong place for a TT question but it is about HID upgrade.
Does this mean I could upgrade the halogen dip beam on a TT S2 with the projector units to after market HID?
Ian
Hi Guys,
Just found this thread and thought I would try to help out a little.
I am a regular to the Ring, been 8 times this year!
I post a lot on a Forum dedicated to the Ring where we have lots of useful information. I will post a link at the end.
There are some basics that everyone needs...
Thanks guys, I am aware of those sites and also www.hids4u.co.uk.
As for the bulb its not the 501.
It isn't the side light bulb, it is a bulb similar to a small rear light bulb for the Day Time Running light. Only found on the B7 model onwards I believe onwards.
Ian
WOW! what an experience. I will do a proper write up in a few days but wanted to let you all know my initial thoughts.
Basically I loved the place!
The whole trip went to plan with no problems. Had a great crossing on the Ferry followed by a smooth run to Germany through Belgium and Holland...
Thanks for the replies and the link - even more excited now!
Getting the car cleaned latter and the bags are all packed, camera ready, paperwork sorted and stain resistant thong for the girlfriend (and yes I am letting her drive a few laps).
Before the comments come back, she drives more like...
Well I have finally sorted things out and I am off to the Ring on Saturday till Monday.
Catching the Dover Ferry at 1.15pm to Calais. Then leisurely drive to the hotel for Sat night. Up for a full days initiation into the Ring. A couple of beers ( and probably a Pizza) Sat night. A relaxed...
Has anyone driven in Europe with Xenons? If so did you get them adjuusted by Audi for driving on the wrong sidfe of the road or just left them alone. A friend of mine has a Honda S2000 which has the Xenons and he recently went to the South of France. He checked the manual and it said that he did...
spoke to the guys from K&N yesterday at Maxpower and they said there are no issues with using the replacement element on the 3.2v6. I asked about the oil messing up the sensors and they said there is no problem with the new cars.
So has anybody done this?
Where there any problems?
Where there...
Hi Nicks3,
After the re-map i noticed an improvemnet in throtttle response through the rev range at all speeds, there was a quicker response to the inputs of throttle and no flat spots. I did some basic timimg before and after to see if there was much difference and there were improvements in...
I have added the following videos to a web host.
Hope this works as a link if not try copy and paste the line into your search bar.
http://www.streamload.com/ianh26/EL/8YBHMTWGSB/A3_drive_away
http://www.streamload.com/ianh26/EL/8YBHMTWGSB/A3_idle
I have a few video clips but need to sort out a way of getting them online to then add a link. my email host won't allow me to add video files only photos.
any ideas?
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