A3 DIY Mods

[Darkshrimp]

Hey guys, i'm sure you all feel that DIY modding your car is one of the joys of owning a ride. you do things which make this ride yours.

I have a 8L A3 2002, and I want to do some personal modding. My question is is "Is doing DIY modding for this car fairly simple?" and also what are there that can be done?

I know jap cars are fairly easy to DIY, so what about German cars

Thanks for any tips

 

[mattm]

things ive done:

fitted forge 007p
fitted fmic
fitted wheels/suspension/thermostat/aux belt/other servicable items

im no mechanic but the things are all not that hard to do

 

[Darkshrimp]

did u actually read guides or just took it and played around wid it

 

[mattm]

read up on the internet, and just used common sense really...
its good to get stuck in

 

[Man Of Mystery]

things ive done:

fitted forge 007p
fitted fmic
fitted wheels/suspension/thermostat/aux belt/other servicable items

im no mechanic but the things are all not that hard to do

dont suppose you have a part number for the aux belt do ya? ive got a 1.8T and mine looks a bit ***** due to cracking an thinking of replacing it. just wondering were to get one from other than the stealers.

 

[Clach]

LCR Splitter

 

[mattm]

dont suppose you have a part number for the aux belt do ya? ive got a 1.8T and mine looks a bit ***** due to cracking an thinking of replacing it. just wondering were to get one from other than the stealers.

i dont mate, i did it a few years ago now, although im going to replace it again soon! lol

 

[abdus]

things I've done:

fitted turbo/fittings
fitted new springs/dampers
brakes
cambelt/water pump/aux belt/tensioner etc...
headlamps/tail lights
HID
armrest
Ipod
TT gear linkage
ARBs
all servicing


TBH, i read it all on here/uk-mkivs/vwvortex and some other sites

all 3 very very helpful sites

 

[wibble111]

things I've done:

fitted turbo/fittings
fitted new springs/dampers
brakes
cambelt/water pump/aux belt/tensioner etc...
headlamps/tail lights
HID
armrest
Ipod
TT gear linkage
ARBs
all servicing


TBH, i read it all on here/uk-mkivs/vwvortex and some other sites

all 3 very very helpful sites

I dont suppose you or anyone else knows of any oem linkage for the S3 to reduce throw?
Cheers, Dave

 

[Man Of Mystery]

i dont mate, i did it a few years ago now, although im going to replace it again soon! lol

LOL no worries. just though they might be cheaper online somewere. i refuse to pay the stealers prices..lol.

 

[abdus]

LOL no worries. just though they might be cheaper online somewere. i refuse to pay the stealers prices..lol.

try murraysdirect.co.uk

i got mine from there. Excellent, friendly service and fast delivery

 

[HTC]

I fitted a Mr. Fusion to mine. Runs off banana skins.

 

[Darkshrimp]

haha, oh i was thinking of debadging my a3, are the a3 badges stuck on or screwed on? and if it's stuck on, would it be easy to take off and putting it back on?

 

[David]

Stuck on mate. Easy to take off. Heat them up with a hairdryer or something.

 

[Darkshrimp]

haha, yea? what about the residue left from the glue? is that easy to take off?