Hunters Monsoon Grey S3 build

[hunterdenicola]

Been reading this forum for years and just started my S3 build!
Mod List:
Windows tinted
Window Trim + Roof Wrapped black
RS style grill
All black emblems
Carbon Imports rear spolier + Carbon Mirrors
H&R Supersport springs
ECS Tuning Street Shield
Niche Misano
Toyo Proxes 4s Plus
Audi OEM resonator delete
Integrated Engineering Stage 1 ECU + TCU tune
Integrated Engineering Carbon Fiber Intake
P3 Gauge
Hard Wired Cobra RAD 450


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[diztek]

looks great. are you going to black out hte window trim as well?

[HBird]

Read this and thought I started another build thread (also have a Monsoon S3)

That RS grille looks sharp!

[hunterdenicola]

Yes, going to get it wrapped ASAP. bugs me so much seeing the chrome

[hunterdenicola]

Thanks!! Got super lucky, found it on eBay and quality and fitment are perfect.

[diztek]

looking forward to your progress. monsoon IS the fastest color. haha

[Spinnetti]

Which vendor - Link? Looks like lots of options cheap on Fleabay

[hunterdenicola]

Here is the Link for the RS grill: https://www.ebay.com/itm/401342321168?ul_noapp=true
IM pretty happy with the quality and the fitment was perfect.

[hunterdenicola]

19 Inch Niche Missano in Matte Black
Carbon Imports rear Spoiler

[hunterdenicola]

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Lowered on H&R sport springs

Carbon mirrors


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[hunterdenicola]

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First day on the track at NYST


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[Grey3]

Looking good man. What offset are your misanos?

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[Makersmark]

Are you happy with the quality of the Carbon Imports pieces?

[hunterdenicola]

The fitment and quality of the mirrors is by no means perfect but for the price it is about right. Not many would notice that its a bit off but other than that the quality is decent for the price. On the other hand the fitment on the spoiler is almost perfect. But on mine there are some imperfections in the clear coat over the carbon.

[hunterdenicola]

The wheels are 19s but dont know rest of the specs off the top of my head.

[Grey3]

The wheels are 19s but dont know rest of the specs off the top of my head.

Is the fitment flush? Or are they poking?

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[hunterdenicola]

Is the fitment flush? Or are they poking?

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There flush



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[Grey3]

Nice. Any pics of the front?

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[hunterdenicola]

Nice. Any pics of the front?

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Thanks ! Here’s the front



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[hunterdenicola]

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Carbon fiber mirror caps installed and have been integrated engineering stage 1 for past week and all I️ can say is wow. Full review and pulls coming soon. Here are also a few recent photos I️ shot of the car. 29094BC3-8A8C-4FA7-96D5-548A58F70A04.jpgIMG_5260.jpgIMG_4081.jpg


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[RelentlesS4]

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Carbon fiber mirror caps installed and have been integrated engineering stage 1 for past week and all I️ can say is wow. Full review and pulls coming soon. Here are also a few recent photos I️ shot of the car. 29094BC3-8A8C-4FA7-96D5-548A58F70A04.jpgIMG_5260.jpgIMG_4081.jpg


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Looking good!

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[hunterdenicola]

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P3 Gauge installed
Integrated Engineering Stage 1 ecu and tcu installed for a few weeks now and absolutely love it. Will have a more in depth review and clips soon.

[Grey3]

Looks awesome. What size spacers you running?

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[hunterdenicola]

no spacers, just perfect spec wheels lol

[Grey3]

no spacers, just perfect spec wheels lol

Oh yours are 35 offset that's right! Lol

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[hunterdenicola]

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I have been running Integrated Engineering stage 1 ECU and TCU file for 6,000 miles now over the past few months. Since day 1 of running the tune I've had no issues and can't help myself from putting my foot to the floor every time I get the chance. The power is awesome for just a simple tune. I also now run their intake which looks amazing but the turbo sounds from it are really amazing. The transmission tune is incredible. I always thought that the trans in the s3 was a little clunky and not too smooth. In sport shifting with the paddles is super quick and responsive. Both tunes have totally changed my outlook on the S3 and turned it into an actual beast of a car. All in all for the price you pay for IE it is much less than their competitors and in my opinion is significantly better. Also my car consistently runs a 3.9 0-60 in the middle of winter on all season tires.... I recommend IE to anyone looking to get way more out of their S3 without sacrificing daily drivability or reliability. It really wakes the car up and makes it into the most bang for your buck fun sport sedan.

[Spinnetti]

No trans overheat issues on the race track?

[hunterdenicola]

Nope, Car was pretty stock when I ran it on the track and didn't have any issue with trans overheating.

[hunterdenicola]

Nope, Car was pretty stock when I ran it on the track and didn't have any issue with trans overheating.

[hunterdenicola]

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Here are some photos of my Integrated Engineering intake i installed a few months ago. Just wanted to show how good this thing looks. It’s actually one of my favorite mods on my car besides the tune. The sound that comes out of this thing is unreal. I have the sound door off and the turbo sounds are awesome. This paired with the resonator delete is a really good combo. Highly suggest this intake.


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[hunterdenicola]

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Also finally installed the front s3 emblem. Been waiting to find this and get it on. All about the details.


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