audi s3 8p

  1. William McGougan

    Stage 2+ poor figures...Adi

    Hi all, went to ecotune in Glasgow today to have my APR stage 2+ software fitted, it came out with 335bhp 365ftplb It's loosing boost and at top end not holding, has a revision G Nov which has been checked by them and they checked for boost leaks and the system was air tight They checked...
  2. William McGougan

    Wanted Upgraded Headunit XTRONS, PIONEER??

    Looking for an upgraded headunit for my audi s3 8p preferably with dab, bluetooth, and satnav carplay/android auto would be a bonus
  3. William McGougan

    Lowering with Mag Ride

    Hi all, I have a 2008 sportback Audi S3 8P I'm looking to lower it front and rear 25mm, I already have the springs My car has mag ride, now I know it will mess with the headlamp auto leveler, however, is there a way of calibration of the mag ride to adjust its new "zero" position as when...
  4. William McGougan

    Cooling Fan On Permanent

    Hi guys, looking for some insight as to where to look, bothtboth cooling fans come on when engine starts and stay on until I switch engine off, I know it's not the Aircon as my aircon isn't working and needs regassed Another thing to note is when ignition is on the fans are off, they are only...
  5. William McGougan

    Wanted AUDI S3 8P MAGNETIC RIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

    Looking for a rear mag ride shocker for my car if anyone has one?
  6. William McGougan

    REAR HALDEX/DIFFERENTIAL..HELP

    Hi folks, having a little bit of an issue with my haldex/rear differential, it's had new oil and filter for haldex done before I bought it, however, the 4wd wasn't working, I narrowed it down to two worn inner CV joints at back, now 4wd works but when turning corners I get a horrible creeking...
  7. William McGougan

    Wanted Audi S3 8P Parts Wanted

    Looking for the following parts: Drivers wing mirror (chrome metal style) Decat pipec & maybe downpipe - I have a milltek downpipe and sports cat at moment so would consider swap? PCV Upgrade Hybrid turbo Front Brake Upgrade
  8. MarcoAbreu

    Interior Lights Gone - HELP!

    CAR: S3 8P 2010 Was swapping interior lights to LEDs, front dome all done fine, sunvisor all done fine and then came the glovebox. Bit of a nightmare but had to pull the glovebox light housing completely out and remove the metal rods to slide the LED strip underneath. When trying to connect...
  9. CameronS3

    RTS clutch for stage 2+, can I keep stock DMF flywheel?

    https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/rts-clutch/rts-clutch-twin-friction-clutch-kit-for-2-0tfsi-ea113/ Looking at upgrading my clutch to the RTS twin friction clutch claims it’s good for 420lbs/ft. Am on a bit of a budget but don’t want to cut corners, my cars only covered 65k miles and...
  10. A

    About to purchase, Advice much needed!

    Hey all, Long time reader, first time poster. (Forgive me if i should of added this to another thread). I am looking for advise if possible. I am about to purchase the below vehicle. Have good general car knowledge from working in garages panelbeating for years during my time in college, but...
  11. Craig Rowland

    S3 8P RearDiff

    snapped one of the trailing arms to the rear sub frame. bought a second hand sub frame already built up, fitted it my self with help,all seemed ok going back together. After everything was bolted together I noticed the ESP light was permanently on, plugged in it read 01324 4WD ECU- J492 No...
  12. L

    RNSE Upgrade

    Hi Guys and Girls, Had my S3 8P1 for around 6months now but getting a bit fed up with having an AUX lead coming from the centre of the car. What have people replaced the original system with and how difficult has it been to change as I know my previous Audi had adapters to make it fit...
  13. Jermaine90

    Rattle Noise between 1800 and 2000rpm??? Can any one advise?

    Since driving my Audi s3 8p car this week I have noticed and rattling/metallic noise only happening between 1800-2000rpm. This noise disappears below 1800 and above 2000rpm- it constantly happens when being driven and the engine has warmed up. I managed to replicate the noise when I parked up...
  14. kaspar

    Problems with Magnetic ride / suspension

    hi Im having problems with my magnetic ride on my S3. Last year i changed the stock springs to the H&R lowering springs, and everything was good as soon as the springs had settled. until about 2-3 months ago. I got my Wagner IC installed. The next day driving the car home from the shop...
  15. J

    Engine Rebuild/Recondition Swap

    Hi guys, not sure where to look but does anyone know any decent garages around the south east area that offer engine rebuilds or swap my current engine for a reconditioned engine? Bottom end has gone on my 2009 s3 8p Thanks in advance!
  16. duffers_29

    Hello from the North West!

    Evening guys, Newbie to the whole Audi world over here. Bought myself an S3 (in the best colour :tonguewink:) about 4 weeks ago and absolutely love it! Haven't got many photo's of her as of yet so heres the few i've got. Looking round the forum it looks like i've got a lot of bedtime reading to...