DARK S3 | Build Thread

[DARK _ S3]

Wanted to officially create the build thread for DARK S3. Open to your comments and feedback! I'll be update as they come.

Enjoy!

2016 Audi S3 Sedan 2.0T Quattro S Tronic

Purchased October 4th, 2015 at Santa Barbara Auto Group

* Black/Magma Red Interior
* S3 Technology Package
* Black Optic Performance Package
* Bang & Olufsen Sound System
* Red Brake Calipers

Current Mods:

Professional Installed by the boys at Sprint Autoworks #becausebags (Thanks Team! She's looking great)

Performance:

* APR 1.8/2.0 TSI/TFSI MQB Carbon Fiber Intake System
* APR Carbon Fiber Turbo Inlet Pipe
* APR Silicone Coolant Hose
* APR Secondary Air Injection Filter (SAI)
* APR Stage 1 ECU Tune
* APR TCU Upgrade
* AWE SwitchPath Exhaust 102 BD Tips
* AWE SwithPath Bluetooth Remote
(HUGE Shoutout to Josh Davis and John Voss @ AWE)

Exterior:

* Ghost Shield; Complete Front End
* 35% Tint All-Around
* 50% Tint Windshield
* H&R Super Sport Lowering Springs
* HRE 20x9 FF01 ’Tarmac’ wheels
* Toyo Proxs T1 235/30/20
* Carbon Fiber FAREAST Front Splitter
* Carbon Fiber Rear Difusor
* Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps
* Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler Lip ‘M-Style’
* Carbon Fiber License Plate Holder
* Matte Audi Emblems
* RS3 Style Mesh Grille - Gloss Black
* Tint to amber headlight
* Carbon Fiber Skirts

Interior:

* LED Interior Light Kit
* Carbon Fiber Center Console Kit
* Carbon Fiber 7pc Interior Kit
* Neidfaktor Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel + Red OEM-Napa Leather + Carbon Paddles + RPM Bar Light

To Be Installed:

* OEM Audio 6-pot calipers + 390mm & 356mm wavey rotors
* Stage 2 APR Ecu upgrade, intercooler and downpipe

WISH LIST:

*European E-Code Headlights?
*AIR SUSPENSION With CARBON TANKS?
*Recaro Wingback Bucket Seats?

Day 1:




After First Round of Mods (Springs, Wheels & Carbon Aesthetics):




DARK S3 License Plate Arrival:


RS3 Grill & APR Tune + Intake Install:



Tinted Amber Corners:

[Mr.Wrong]

Love it so far Looking mean hehe

[DARK _ S3]

Love it so far Looking mean hehe

Thanks!


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[sub-zero]

looks amazing, great mods. Only thing I think I would change is maybe put the front rings back to chrome

[DARK _ S3]

looks amazing, great mods. Only thing I think I would change is maybe put the front rings back to chrome

Thanks! I might change them back as soon as I pick up a set of EURO headlights.


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[Lusky]

Well done!

[HRE Wheels]

Looks fantastic! Can't wait to see what else you do to the S3

[DARK _ S3]

Thanks guys!


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[slowturbo]

Car looks amazing!

[Thudux]

Damn it looks sick! You were able to throw 20s and super sport springs without any rubbing or mods!?

[JK Labs]

That looks great! I love the mods so far!

[DARK _ S3]

Thanks, guys!


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[DARK _ S3]

Damn it looks sick! You were able to throw 20s and super sport springs without any rubbing or mods!?

Thanks bro!

In order to not get rubbing issues, I had to run a real low profile tire 235/30. Looks mean, but can be a rough ride through unsettling pavement.


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[TheDarkness]

very niiice

[DARK _ S3]

Thanks!


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[RedLineRob]

nice choice of wheels

[T1no33]

Since you have the APR ECU Tune, I totally recommend the TCU tune. I had the ECU for 2 weeks before the TCU and the car is SO MUCH better having them both. They are made to go together. This will eliminate that feeling that the car doesn't quite know when to shift. Trust me it's worth the cash.

[Lusky]

Since you have the APR ECU Tune, I totally recommend the TCU tune. I had the ECU for 2 weeks before the TCU and the car is SO MUCH better having them both. They are made to go together. This will eliminate that feeling that the car doesn't quite know when to shift. Trust me it's worth the cash.

^^^^Yup^^^^^

[DARK _ S3]

Since you have the APR ECU Tune, I totally recommend the TCU tune. I had the ECU for 2 weeks before the TCU and the car is SO MUCH better having them both. They are made to go together. This will eliminate that feeling that the car doesn't quite know when to shift. Trust me it's worth the cash.

Awesome, thanks for the tip!

I'm sitting on my AWE exhaust and some carbon skirts. Awaiting for the Stoptech ST60 BBK and matching rears to arrive (some parts are apparently on backorder) for the all to be installed at once.

I'll make sure to get the TCU tune done as well. Stay tuned...



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[T1no33]

[QUOTE=DARK _ S3;11818012]Awesome, thanks for the tip!

I'm sitting on my AWE exhaust and some carbon skirts. Awaiting for the Stoptech ST60 BBK and matching rears to arrive (some parts are apparently on backorder) for the all to be installed at once.

I'll make sure to get the TCU tune done as well. Stay tuned...



Seems like you've got the mod bug bad! I've got my StopTech's waiting until my stock brakes go, then I will put them in along with my M590s and Michelin Pilot Sport 3s. Love the car and keep us posted on the fun.

[DARK _ S3]

Thanks, man! Will do.


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[DARK _ S3]

Sneakpeak of what's to come...


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[XLR8 Craig]

Looks really good so far!

Those HRE wheels are sharp.

Thanks,

Alex

[DARK _ S3]

Thanks, Alex!


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[DARK _ S3]

Just in...
Custom built Neidfaktor carbon steering wheel with carbon paddels, LED shift light and red magna leather wrap.

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[nothome17]

Nice direction on mods.. Looking good and thanks for sharing. Always nice to see what people are doing to get some ideas. New to the Audi scene.

[Mops@Nemesis]

That wheel is NUTS!!

[atenzany62]

very nice exterior set up with the carbon fiber bits, wheels and rs grille!

[S3BURPS]

Love it when black on black is pulled off perfectly!


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[DARK _ S3]

Wheel is on! Detailed photos to come....







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[MerlinS3]

How much did the steering wheel run? Ive been contemplating it but with the exchange rate seems too pricy


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[DARK _ S3]

How much did the steering wheel run? Ive been contemplating it but with the exchange rate seems too pricy


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It was purchased without a core-exchange, so it was pricy. I will be selling my OEM wheel now to make some of the cash back.

PM if you want details on cost.

[Josh/AWE]

Let's hear this thing, David!

[DARK _ S3]

Let's hear this thing, David!

Got an iPhone tripod headed my way. Better vids to come. A sneak peak for now:



ps - I LOVE my bluetooth remote!!!

[Fitzy]

Got an iPhone tripod headed my way. Better vids to come. A sneak peak for now:



ps - I LOVE my bluetooth remote!!!

Looks and sounds awesome! What rear diffuser is that?

[Josh/AWE]

Got an iPhone tripod headed my way. Better vids to come. A sneak peak for now:



ps - I LOVE my bluetooth remote!!!

That is one good lookin' rear!

[Stickz405]

very nice build

[DARK _ S3]

So decided to cancel the 7, going on 8, month wait for my StopTech BBK. Instead, I'll be doing an Audi OEM wave dimple 390mm + rs6 6pot for fronts and 356mm for rears (cosmetics only, using existing eBrake).

Rotors arrived today:




Calipers and mounts to arrive Monday. This should be good


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[phillyquattro]

Very Nice! Will is doing the same thing with the rears on his car. Excited to see how both your cars turn out!

[ECP]

WOW, looking forward to the final pics