What did you do to your 8V today?

**hev702** · 08-09-2020 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by TheMysticWizard

Sound clips/videos needed...

Not so good with the video editing, but I threw this together quickly. Cold start, then a warm start, then a few revs from idle after driving, a small drive by and interior noise while accelerating with the front windows down.

**EvoToSQ5** · 08-09-2020 04:43 PM

New tires came in. Now I have to find a shop to mount and balance. 32,000 miles out of the stock pirellis isn’t bad. Would have lasted longer but the 2 rear tires have bad signs of wear on the outside edges.

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**TheDude420** · 08-09-2020 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by hev702

Not so good with the video editing, but I threw this together quickly. Cold start, then a warm start, then a few revs from idle after driving, a small drive by and interior noise while accelerating with the front windows down.

Damn that sounds nice! Any drone?

**BecksA3** · 08-09-2020 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by TheDude420

Damn that sounds nice! Any drone?

It does sound really good.

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**hev702** · 08-09-2020 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by BecksA3

It does sound really good.

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Thank you!

**hev702** · 08-09-2020 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by TheDude420

Damn that sounds nice! Any drone?

Yes, there’s a good amount of drone, easily covered with music though. For what it’s worth, I also have a resonator delete, but am on stock downpipe for now. For me, the drone isn’t unbearable, but for majority, it most likely is.

**TheDude420** · 08-09-2020 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by hev702

Yes, there’s a good amount of drone, easily covered with music though. For what it’s worth, I also have a resonator delete, but am on stock downpipe for now. For me, the drone isn’t unbearable, but for majority, it most likely is.

I have an AWE downpipe and res delete. I think the track exhaust would cause too much drone and be too loud. The switchpath exhaust is too expensive at $2k. I've been thinking about getting the MBRP cat back. My car sounds good while driving but if I rev my engine while stopped it does not produce a deep tone.

**hev702** · 08-09-2020 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by TheDude420

I have an AWE downpipe and res delete. I think the track exhaust would cause too much drone and be too loud. The switchpath exhaust is too expensive at $2k. I've been thinking about getting the MBRP cat back. My car sounds good while driving but if I rev my engine while stopped it does not produce a deep tone.

I think it will definitely be very loud. I have a Unitronic downpipe waiting to be installed, so I’m sure mine will be ridiculous pretty soon. 😂 The AWE is very deep, which is what I was after. I’ll try to get a video of the cabin drone on my way to work.

**evo v** · 08-10-2020 08:31 AM

I tackled some maintenance items on my '15 A3. Front and rear differential oil change. Haldex oil change. I will start full paint correction and detailing after work today. Also scheduled service at dealership for 2 recalls - passenger occupancy sensor fix and evap system leaking fuel. Car should be back to 100% after that.

**S3_Miles** · 08-11-2020 03:24 PM

Bumper and Fender repaint.

I bought CPO and Audi does what most dealers do...a slap and dash paint on the bumpers to make it look newer. Fast forward 2.5 years and the paint came away from the primer :(

The fender had a dimple on it thats always bugged from a rock hitting it on the forward side, so getting that taken care of too. Here is the driver front inside of a 2015 S3, ladies and gentlemen...

**hev702** · 08-11-2020 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by S3_Miles

Bumper and Fender repaint.

I bought CPO and Audi does what most dealers do...a slap and dash paint on the bumpers to make it look newer. Fast forward 2.5 years and the paint came away from the primer :(

The fender had a dimple on it thats always bugged from a rock hitting it on the forward side, so getting that taken care of too. Here is the driver front inside of a 2015 S3, ladies and gentlemen...

That’s relieving.. As I was scrolling and the photo was loading, I thought you were in an accident at first

**ghall** · 08-11-2020 04:18 PM

[QUOTE=S3_Miles;14245105

Bumper and Fender repaint.

I bought CPO and Audi does what most dealers do...a slap and dash paint on the bumpers to make it look newer. Fast forward 2.5 years and the paint came away from the primer :(

The fender had a dimple on it thats always bugged from a rock hitting it on the forward side, so getting that taken care of too. Here is the driver front inside of a 2015 S3, ladies and gentlemen...[/QUOTE]

Dang, if you don't have an upgraded intercooler, now is the time!!!

**MikTip** · 08-12-2020 11:08 AM

My new mod

Expansion tank cap. 10hp

**BecksA3** · 08-12-2020 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by MikTip

My new mod

Expansion tank cap. 10hp

I’d have to see the dyno sheet for that one. 🤣

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**hev702** · 08-12-2020 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by MikTip

My new mod

Expansion tank cap. 10hp

Put a K&N sticker for 5 more hp !

**Rare Ara S3** · 08-13-2020 03:58 AM

Originally Posted by MikTip

My new mod

Expansion tank cap. 10hp

I dig it

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**CavEsk1337** · 08-14-2020 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by TheDude420

I have an AWE downpipe and res delete. I think the track exhaust would cause too much drone and be too loud. The switchpath exhaust is too expensive at $2k. I've been thinking about getting the MBRP cat back. My car sounds good while driving but if I rev my engine while stopped it does not produce a deep tone.

Don't do it!!! I like a loud vehicle, and youtube videos don't give it ANY justice on how loud a Track exhaust with a non-res DP is. I should have known since it's practically 3" from the turbo back. Anyhow, I was extremely disappointed since I just forked out a lot of money for my exhaust setup, to have it being embarrassingly loud. I would get headaches as well too. Lasted 1 1/2days with this setup. I Fixed it by installing my OEM resonator back on and mating it to the AWE. Perfect amount of sound now. If I did it over again, I would probably go MBRP.

**TheDude420** · 08-14-2020 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by CavEsk1337

Don't do it!!! I like a loud vehicle, and youtube videos don't give it ANY justice on how loud a Track exhaust with a non-res DP is. I should have known since it's practically 3" from the turbo back. Anyhow, I was extremely disappointed since I just forked out a lot of money for my exhaust setup, to have it being embarrassingly loud. I would get headaches as well too. Lasted 1 1/2days with this setup. I Fixed it by installing my OEM resonator back on and mating it to the AWE. Perfect amount of sound now. If I did it over again, I would probably go MBRP.

Thanks for the info. Do you have any videos of your S3 with the OEM resonator and the track exhaust? I wonder if getting the non-track switchpath exhaust and keeping my AWE downpipe would work or still be too loud. I like that you can still control the valves on the switchpath but I don't like the nearly $2k price. MBRP seems like a good choice and has a great price but that gets rid of the valves completely.

**texasboy21** · 08-14-2020 08:55 PM

I added some intake mods to go along with the inlet elbow and intake pipe.

Added a high flow filter, snow screen delete, removed the trim behind the grille, and opened up the driver's side plastic thing. Didn't add any HP because it didn't come with any stickers however.

**BecksA3** · 08-14-2020 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by texasboy21

I added some intake mods to go along with the inlet elbow and intake pipe.

Added a high flow filter, snow screen delete, removed the trim behind the grille, and opened up the driver's side plastic thing. Didn't add any HP because it didn't come with any stickers however.

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I opened a spot in the top of the grille too. Next time I have the front off I’m going to try to fab up tube or something to direct the air in.

The mesh cover is from a $5 desk organizer from Target.

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**CavEsk1337** · 08-15-2020 06:32 AM

Originally Posted by TheDude420

Thanks for the info. Do you have any videos of your S3 with the OEM resonator and the track exhaust? I wonder if getting the non-track switchpath exhaust and keeping my AWE downpipe would work or still be too loud. I like that you can still control the valves on the switchpath but I don't like the nearly $2k price. MBRP seems like a good choice and has a great price but that gets rid of the valves completely.

I know i have one from inside the cabin if that helps at all. I need to make a clip from the outside. Maybe when i'm at my buddies place because I know my girlfriend wont want to do it!

Okay, was looking and I have one from a cold start, none with the engine under load for the time being.

**Emericasktr1** · 08-15-2020 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by TheDude420

Thanks for the info. Do you have any videos of your S3 with the OEM resonator and the track exhaust? I wonder if getting the non-track switchpath exhaust and keeping my AWE downpipe would work or still be too loud. I like that you can still control the valves on the switchpath but I don't like the nearly $2k price. MBRP seems like a good choice and has a great price but that gets rid of the valves completely.

I had a MBRP exhaust on my car for less than 48 hours. Couldn't stand the sound! Had it combined with an APR downpipe & car sounded like a trombone driving around in comfort and was WAYYY too loud in dynamic. A lot of my friends loved it but its not my taste. Getting a valved exhaust next time.

**CavEsk1337** · 08-15-2020 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by Emericasktr1

I had a MBRP exhaust on my car for less than 48 hours. Couldn't stand the sound! Had it combined with an APR downpipe & car sounded like a trombone driving around in comfort and was WAYYY too loud in dynamic. A lot of my friends loved it but its not my taste. Getting a valved exhaust next time.

Had the same trombone sound on mine as well.

**Audi McAudiface** · 08-16-2020 07:40 AM

Got new gloss black wing mirror covers so I went to fit them yesterday and thought it might look good to paint the glass surround parts red as I had some spare paint left! Turned the hut into a spray booth

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**BecksA3** · 08-16-2020 12:25 PM

Doing my first car show next weekend. Spent the morning with the DA and some Turtle

Wax swirl remover.
Next Saturday will be the black car wax and polish.
Pictures then.

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**hev702** · 08-16-2020 12:43 PM

Machine washed it and the water stained my dipped black grille

**Eli0073** · 08-16-2020 02:18 PM

While I wait for my AWE Switch Path to be made and send out to me as I discover when I put the order that they are not in stock but made to order. Got some carbon fiber bits for my S3. 4 weeks to wait for my exhaust is killing me. IMG_20200816_132629__01.jpg IMG_20200816_132755.jpeg IMG_20200814_232538.jpeg IMG_20200814_232533.jpeg

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**TheDude420** · 08-16-2020 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by Eli0073

While I wait for my AWE Switch Path to be made and send out to me as I discover when I put the order that they are not in stock but made to order. Got some carbon fiber bits for my S3. 4 weeks to wait for my exhaust is killing me. IMG_20200816_132629__01.jpg IMG_20200816_132755.jpeg IMG_20200814_232538.jpeg IMG_20200814_232533.jpeg

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Looks good! How did you get that Maxton Design diffuser to work on a North American S3? I bought one from Maxton Design England and it wouldn't fit because it's made for the European sportback S3 which has a different lip. It was a huge headache and I ended up selling it for loss on eBay. I ended up getting the EMD diffuser. Where did you buy those carbon pieces above your fog light area?

**hev702** · 08-16-2020 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by Eli0073

While I wait for my AWE Switch Path to be made and send out to me as I discover when I put the order that they are not in stock but made to order. Got some carbon fiber bits for my S3. 4 weeks to wait for my exhaust is killing me. IMG_20200816_132629__01.jpg IMG_20200816_132755.jpeg IMG_20200814_232538.jpeg IMG_20200814_232533.jpeg

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Yup, took forever to get my exhaust but it was definitely worth it

**Eli0073** · 08-16-2020 03:18 PM

Mmmm I noticed is was not flush as I wanted. But nevertheless I made the ****** work lol!. I still need to work a bit more with a Dremel to make it flush. The carbon fiber parts I got them from Vicrez.com but they came a bit scratch and I had to wait 4 weeks because even do they told me it was in stock it wasn't. But if you look on AliExpress or eBay you can find them of you have the patience that I didn't to wait till they arrive from China still I ended up waiting for 4 weeks.

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**Eli0073** · 08-16-2020 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by TheDude420

Looks good! How did you get that Maxton Design diffuser to work on a North American S3? I bought one from Maxton Design England and it wouldn't fit because it's made for the European sportback S3 which has a different lip. It was a huge headache and I ended up selling it for loss on eBay. I ended up getting the EMD diffuser. Where did you buy those carbon pieces above your fog light area?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/283342277623

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**hpclayto** · 08-16-2020 05:03 PM

Fresh oil and filter and put on my RS grill.

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**BecksA3** · 08-19-2020 05:04 PM

My S4 headrests came today. I love the difference.

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**hev702** · 08-20-2020 03:43 PM

Unitronic catted downpipe, APR catch can and intake installed today. Can’t really hear the intake at all. The downpipe, paired with a resonator delete and AWE track exhaust make the car ridiculously loud now. Undecided if I should put the resonator back in. When slowly accelerating between 2-4K, the car sounds almost Civic-y, but not as trashy. But under hard acceleration and shifting, I like the tone and the gunshot DSG farts.

APR Stage 2 tomorrow.

**Grey3** · 08-20-2020 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by BecksA3

My S4 headrests came today. I love the difference.

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Love those! Where did you get them? We’re they reasonably priced?

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**Grey3** · 08-20-2020 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by hpclayto

Fresh oil and filter and put on my RS grill.

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Looks great! Link to that grill?

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**EvoToSQ5** · 08-20-2020 04:03 PM

Took the wheels off so I could drop them off tomorrow to get new tires mounted. Figured I’d do a visual inspection while I had the car in the air. Found that the rear main seal is leaking again and the bottom of the water pump looks wet. Rear main seal was replaced less than a year ago under warranty.

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**BecksA3** · 08-20-2020 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by Grey3

Love those! Where did you get them? We’re they reasonably priced?

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I bought them from a member here. If you pop over to the S4 group you can probably find some.

They were a lot cheaper than I thought they would be.

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