Came very close, Spock to ECS and PSI tuning. Both reassured there would be no issues, but there was still a nagging doubt that these lifting points ( where the bungs fit) are designed to be lifted on all 4 points at once, hence sharing the weight/load.
There were some cases, particularly TT where lifting with a trolley jack on one point bent the floor pan.
I didn't want to risk it, so bailed out the idea.
There were some cases, particularly TT where lifting with a trolley jack on one point bent the floor pan.
I didn't want to risk it, so bailed out the idea.
But you've seen what I do, Paul (Hi by the way...) with home made timber pads (see post #22 and #31) that fit into the 'lifting apertures' of the RS3 - used 'em on your RS3 and numerous others without problem for the last 4.1/2 years. And, I use similar, but not the same as the 'lifting apertures' are different, under our TT - and I'll be using 'em later today when swapping over from winter to summer wheels and tyres, it's that time of year, Spring is in the air and all that...
Hi John.
Yes the simplest thing , is often the best, and I was happy with the car up on your wooden blocks.
Just a shame there is still doubt over the strength of the 4 post lifting points, despite the Video in Tcardio's link, as the RS3 already has all the rubber bungs in place.
Yes the simplest thing , is often the best, and I was happy with the car up on your wooden blocks.
Just a shame there is still doubt over the strength of the 4 post lifting points, despite the Video in Tcardio's link, as the RS3 already has all the rubber bungs in place.
Hi Guys
Just ordered some of these as there for the 8P
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A3-8...133397?hash=item1a32f60415:g:5WsAAOSwnHZYcobO
Just ordered some of these as there for the 8P
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A3-8...133397?hash=item1a32f60415:g:5WsAAOSwnHZYcobO
I'm using similar.
On the 8p you don't lift on the seam edge but either side so need the deep one to ensure clearance.
On the newer 8v you lift on the reinforced seam edge so need the shallow one.
Ive also made up a lifting block like Johns wooden one, but in Ally , with a rubber top, but haven't had need to use it yet, as my lifting area is not totally flat.
On the 8p you don't lift on the seam edge but either side so need the deep one to ensure clearance.
On the newer 8v you lift on the reinforced seam edge so need the shallow one.
Ive also made up a lifting block like Johns wooden one, but in Ally , with a rubber top, but haven't had need to use it yet, as my lifting area is not totally flat.
6-years on and still using the same on mine and others, Paul:
RS3 at the front, TT to the left, and A1 to the right; no worries...
Timber!!!
RS3 at the front, TT to the left, and A1 to the right; no worries...
Timber!!!
Ok this must be the one for the 8V then
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A3-S...weld-rubber-pad-trolley-jacking-/282648541151
Plopped6-years on and still using the same on mine and others, Paul:
View attachment 134661
RS3 at the front, TT to the left, and A1 to the right; no worries...
Timber!!!
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