This will be edited as I things change and the car moves along. It may be slow. It may be quick. In any event, this is my first mod (other than taking the badges off):
April 21, 2012:
Purchased Vehicle and promptly removed all badging except for the rings. The supercharged badging was not on the car (due to it being a 2009) but those are going to be ordered at the end of May and installed on the side of the vehicle. Red ones of course!
May 7th, 2012 at approximately 2200 hours...
The above picture contains smoked markers from ECS. They are listed under the A3 model line but are a perfect fit. Removal was easy once I figured my own way out. I took an Autozone card I never use and slipped it between the bumper and the top line of the marker. I slipped the entire length of the card in which gave me leverage to begin pulling the lens. I then grabbed it and popped it right out. I did not lose the metal clip as so many talked about.
The only down side to these markers is they are not as well made as OEM. There are two small tabs that protrude at the rear.... one of those tabs broke off before I ever took them out of the packaging. These tabs are located where the lights plug in. The fit is firm enough however, so they will not fall off.
Once the amber was out, the bulb pulls straight off. No turning or twisting to lock into place. Just pull it straight off. These would have 5 out of 5 stars from me if the tabs had not broke. For that, 4 stars.
More to come. Just remember this is not a build thread. Thing has been built already. I just want to change it.
April 25, 2012:
Smoked side markers ordered (ECS Tuning)
Ziza Yellow fogs ordered (ECS Tuning)
Installed May 7th:
Installed May 8th:
April 29, 2012:
ST coilovers purchased (ECS Tuning)
Cancelled order. Initially told on May 1st, there would be a 3-7 day delay. Today, 10 days later... I was told no known ETA and they are on backorder
Ordered from TheSuspensionSource.com. Had them IN STOCK, shipped, and provided a tracking number in two hours. Also, they were ~20 dollars cheaper at $778 and free delivery!!!
May 04, 2012:
Ordered wheels (20x9 et 40) and tires (255/30/20. Specifics to come later. (Ordered from my friend in the biz... I get great deals!)
May 08, 2012 ~1210 hours:
Ordered black rear cargo mat for trunk (ECS Tuning)
May 09, 2012:
I think I am going to stop by Hanksville today and talk to them about the exhaust. With all my purchases at this point, I can't go full custom but I am wondering what can be done to bring about a better note from the car under WOT.
May 10, 2012:
EDIT - FUCK H&R.....H&R adjustable rear sway (25mm) along with 'Supercharged' (red) badges ordered.
May 24, 2012
Badges put on:
May 29, 2012
ST Coilover and H&R (medium setting) rear sway installed. Here is the before:
After:
June 14, 2012:
Ziza License Plate Lamps arrived and were installed
Night shot:
For now I think I am going to keep the tint. Not as dark as I would like but they are tinted and I would rather put money towards other things at the moment.
Planned:
At the end of the month I will be having a clear bra put on (local shop by the name of IDS)
APR Chip + pulley - Next year or the year after
Custom built catback exhaust from a local well respected shop. Looking at 2.5 inch tubing at this point - I think this will come next year.
Silver mirror caps - Christmas gift?
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