What did you do to your A3 today?

[LURK]

Alright, so I've been checking out the other Audi model subforums and I noticed they all had a thread like this. I then noticed that we didn't. Did a search on our subforum and did a search on the entire Audizine site and came up with nothing, so why not start one?

Just a place for us to update and get some updates and news on each others A3's. Post pics if you can, too!

Ok so this didn't happen today, but last night, I finally put on my license plates. Bought my car back on October 4th and I just received my registration stickers on Wednesday.

Now what will happen today is I'm putting in my OEM A3 rubber floormats that my girl got me for Christmas.

[munkeeboi83]

I don't think too many people post on audizine because most of the thread sections are inundated with advertisements from sponsors. Sometimes I don't know if I'm looking at an Audi forum or craigslist. You can try checking out fourtitude.com

Audizine is useful for car meets, events, or if you want to see which sponsor is having a sale.

[LURK]

Haha I'm not quite sure what you're trying to get at, but that can't be entirely true, at least the part about not many people posting on audizine. The other subforums are much more active, especially more than the A3 side. I just pulled this idea from a similar thread in the other subforums and it seemed like a good way to build community amongst the A3 owners, much like it seemed like it did for the other subforums.

I do have to agree as to what you said about what audizine is good for. Met a bunch of local guys at a meet last month that was set on audizine.

[S4 00 2.7]

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The other subforums are much more active, especially more than the A3 side.

This.

[Rennsprt805]

IMO, there's some truth to post 2. There is a high percentage of ads compared to other auto blog and forums. I also have a Porsche and most of the forums have banners, less ad posts and a lot more technical info. Also I got the impression and I may be wrong, that many Audi owners don't work on their own cars.

In terms of mods, I'm in the process of getting a set of sport springs inistalled. I thought it would be a relatively inexpensive upgrade, but what they don't mention is the cost of installation. [~$500-600]. Unfortunately Audi didn't make it easy to service the front strut; otherwise I would make the spring change myself. The rear springs are easy, whereas the front struts require removal of the bearing housing to prevent damage to the bearings, [per the repair manual].

I'm also looking for a slick way to mount a GPS unit. I seached the forums and didn't come up with much..

[Soysauce360]

$500-600 for install of springs? Is the dealership doing the install? That seems like alot.

[A4.1.8turboo]

a3 section is where its not active. there is far more people on other sub-forumms. for example, i previously had a b6 a4 and its always active. either meets, classifieds, or whatever. even now if you go on there. but a3's is where its at.

[LURK]

Haha. Exactly! I feel there are a lot of ads in our A3 forums because we're not as active as the others, so the ads just sit high up, making it look like our thread is nothing but ads. So lets get the audizine A3 community a little bit more active and this thread is just one small push towards it!

Anyways, to fall in line with the topic of the thread, I haven't driven my car today as I don't drive to work, but this past holiday weekend, one of my gifts from the girlfriend is a seat cover for the backseat. Got to use it in full effect during the break and I'm stoked on it. No more dander, clawing, or wet paws on the seats.

....but a3's is where its at.

Much agreed

[Stance-Line]

Merp, here to chime in, forge DV, stage 2 revo, P3 cars Gauge.

[b8ascrub]

Unitronic stage 2, Euro sport intake, 3" turbo back billy boat sport exhaust, 42 draft design catch can, light weight crank pulley, h&r sport springs, dog bone, turbo pod on steering column, cross drilled and slotted rotors, upgraded diverter valve... only thing left is intercooler to do..but I ran out of cash..Lol

I think I have the fastest A3 in Philly...Lol

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[A4.1.8turboo]

Unitronic stage 2, Euro sport intake, 3" turbo back billy boat sport exhaust, 42 draft design catch can, light weight crank pulley, h&r sport springs, dog bone, turbo pod on steering column, cross drilled and slotted rotors, upgraded diverter valve... only thing left is intercooler to do..but I ran out of cash..Lol

I think I have the fastest A3 in Philly...Lol

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wowwww. all done in one day? shiiish that's intense....





lol jk cleeeeean A3!

[A4.1.8turboo]

oh, installed yellow fog lights... picked em up for 10bucks.

[Das Ponto]

Suure why not... Got a bath for the girl...

Rock chip which immediately cracked! FFFUuu Alberta.
Getting fixed as we speak.
RS Dsg Shifter to go in by the weekend.
Fix 12v Plug that's not working.

Order more stuff soon!

[b8ascrub]

I'm looking for fog lights..Lol. I have about 10 bucks left.. haha.

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[LURK]

Yellow fogs for $10?! Where?! lol

Anyways, just reupped the PSI on my tires. The cold weather is really playing with my tire pressure.

[Das Ponto]

Oil Change done, hopefully heated seat fixed, and replaced 12v socket.

[b8ascrub]

Is this guy serious..Lol


http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...amp;cmd=VIDESC

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[b8ascrub]

P.S. just ordered my fmic intercooler. Pics will be up in a week or so. Does anyone in the Philly area have a vag-com? I want to get some before and after logs.

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[PearlTDi]

Ordered my front filler plate from ECS Tuning on Monday. Should have it installed this weekend on my whip. First mod to the new car.

[Rdrcr]

Took mine to the dealer to fix the faulty 'tire-pressure' error light.

Mike

[Telsheds]

Just the other day, replaced cracked fog light, put two new shoes (Pirelli's) on her and have her a shine up :)

[miggity02]

Had thermostat, coolant temp sensor, and upper and lower coolant hoses replaced. Also got my stage 2 reflashed and tuned after the battery was disconnected.

[LURK]

Ordered my front filler plate from ECS Tuning on Monday. Should have it installed this weekend on my whip. First mod to the new car.

You brave soul, especially in SF. I've been thinking about doing the same, but can't seem to pull the trigger on it.

[miggity02]

You brave soul, especially in SF. I've been thinking about doing the same, but can't seem to pull the trigger on it.

Yes. Brave, very brave. Just set aside a few bucks for fix it tickets or parking violations!

[A4.1.8turboo]

Ordered my front filler plate from ECS Tuning on Monday. Should have it installed this weekend on my whip. First mod to the new car.

good luck with it, ive had mine off since i bought the car(2 months ago) never had issues with the popo. previous b6 had no front plates for literally the time i owned it, so about 2 ina half years.

[ceese]

Drove it to work - mostly in 3rd gear.

[PearlTDi]

You brave soul, especially in SF. I've been thinking about doing the same, but can't seem to pull the trigger on it.

The only time I had problems with no front plate was on my GTI when I lived in sunset. Also I drove past a police station everyday on my way to work. So I guess I was free game to them.

Fingers crossed with the A3.

[LURK]

The only time I had problems with no front plate was on my GTI when I lived in sunset. Also I drove past a police station everyday on my way to work. So I guess I was free game to them.

Fingers crossed with the A3.

Ahhh right on. Well i'll keep my fingers crossed for you, too. But man oh man...the car looks so much better without the front plate!

[A4.1.8turboo]

Ahhh right on. Well i'll keep my fingers crossed for you, too. But man oh man...the car looks so much better without the front plate!

Ohhh yessssss it doesssss. lol

[PearlTDi]

Ahhh right on. Well i'll keep my fingers crossed for you, too. But man oh man...the car looks so much better without the front plate!

Thanks buddy. I'll try and post a before and after photo on here this weekend after in have completed the install.

[A4.1.8turboo]

Took it a bath, and admired it really well. oh how im in love... I just need a drop.

[nefkntym]

Got my A3 on Wednesday, so I am just starting out:)

Today I did some VAGCOM tweaks:

enabled comfort mods via remote
enabled fully independent fog lights

I also ordered a front filler plate, blackout grill frame and all weather floor mats from ECS. I also installed the first couple LED lights for the interior, left over from B8, and I was able to see what I needed to finish them.

[PearlTDi]

Before and after from today's install. Took a long time but was able to get the job done with the help of a buddy.

[A4.1.8turboo]

isn't just like 4 screws? maybe it's different since yours is newer. Anyway, looks waaaaay better.

[PearlTDi]

isn't just like 4 screws? maybe it's different since yours is newer. Anyway, looks waaaaay better.

I wish it was that easy. Had to take the whole front bumper off.

[nefkntym]

Modding is a sickness

I just purchased a Euro 2012 LED backlight 193G RNS-E and all the fixings to make it work.

I have bought more stuff for mods on this A3 in 4 days than I did for my old 2010 A4 in 3 years.

[LURK]

I wish it was that easy. Had to take the whole front bumper off.

Looks good though! Looks reallllll good! Jealous x 2. =P

I just purchased a Euro 2012 LED backlight 193G RNS-E and all the fixings to make it work.

Congrats on your new A3! I'm interested in doing the RNS-E install, too. Can you post before and after pictures? Really interested in seeing how it turns out.

[recklessmonkey]

isn't just like 4 screws? maybe it's different since yours is newer. Anyway, looks waaaaay better.

2008 and earlier had the 4 screws filler plate and 2009 and up doesn't have screws and looks a bit more difficult.

But agreed... looks WAAAAAY better! Nicely done!

[singleframe]

2008 and earlier had the 4 screws filler plate and 2009 and up doesn't have screws and looks a bit more difficult.

But agreed... looks WAAAAAY better! Nicely done!

yeah, mine took 5 min. if that. looks great though!!! sweet mod.

[A3soban]

washed my .. (plate filler on the way) lol