Hello! First post! (disclaimer - I have read some of the stickies on this matter but just wanted something tailored a bit more for my setup)
Just happened to become the lucky new owner of a well looked after '01 A3 Sport 1.8t about 2 weeks ago and somehow seemed to have caught the upgrade bug. How did that happen!?
At the moment, it's got -
AUM engine
K03s turbo
5 speed
larger turbo inlet pipe
remap to approx 210hp
Eibach lowered springs
Milltek non resonated exhaust
Black Diamond front discs
17" TT wheels
It's also recently had its coil packs replaced under warranty (still!) and every hose in the engine bay was replaced by an overcautious (at a cost of about £700!) previous owner.
Right now it feels quick, drives and handles pretty damn good but there are times when I wouldn't mind a bit more. I'm thinking about 250hp would satisfy...maybe...
Thing is, I don't want to compromise too much on driveablility and economy, I don't want to spend too much (maybe another grand max) and I don't want it to lose it's sleeper-ness as it looks pretty well stock.
I may well be asking too much perhaps, I have some ideas, but I thought I'd leverage some of your guys knowledge to see what you thought.
Cheers!
Aaron
Just happened to become the lucky new owner of a well looked after '01 A3 Sport 1.8t about 2 weeks ago and somehow seemed to have caught the upgrade bug. How did that happen!?
At the moment, it's got -
AUM engine
K03s turbo
5 speed
larger turbo inlet pipe
remap to approx 210hp
Eibach lowered springs
Milltek non resonated exhaust
Black Diamond front discs
17" TT wheels
It's also recently had its coil packs replaced under warranty (still!) and every hose in the engine bay was replaced by an overcautious (at a cost of about £700!) previous owner.
Right now it feels quick, drives and handles pretty damn good but there are times when I wouldn't mind a bit more. I'm thinking about 250hp would satisfy...maybe...
Thing is, I don't want to compromise too much on driveablility and economy, I don't want to spend too much (maybe another grand max) and I don't want it to lose it's sleeper-ness as it looks pretty well stock.
I may well be asking too much perhaps, I have some ideas, but I thought I'd leverage some of your guys knowledge to see what you thought.
Cheers!
Aaron