A3 tdi

[CGY_GTI]

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Darn, just found the grille i wanted is only for pre-facelift models :(

I want the full waffle RS mesh grille, no strip. I am only finding 08-11 model versions

It does exist, just expensive and hard to come by... For OEM at least

http://www.bks-tuning.com/audi/a3-s3...8p-grille.html

[Jim]

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I come up often enough, I'll let you know next time I do!


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[Ponto]

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Thanks bud! I'd love to meet up and have a run through of even just the technology in this car. Maybe I'll bring it to coffee next Sunday or something.


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Well good thing it's a TDI you'll get great mileage on the way to Edmonton! haha

[Jim]

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Darn, just found the grille i wanted is only for pre-facelift models :(

I want the full waffle RS mesh grille, no strip. I am only finding 08-11 model versions

[Jim]

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Thanks bud! I'd love to meet up and have a run through of even just the technology in this car. Maybe I'll bring it to coffee next Sunday or something.


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[Ponto]

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Oh as for the slow filling, I know my car had a recall for a fuel vent from before i bought it that might have been related to fill ups... worth checking out with Audi.

[ryukin2000]

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Such a nice car. i would trade my Jetta TDI for this if i could.

[Ponto]

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Yup you got the updated version!! It's a 100 times better, the previous version was similar to an airplane throttle... massive, side button straight from 1994.

As for Diesel, not my area - I think my dad had good results with Shell, but I will let more people pipe up for that one!

[Jim]

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Oh also, any recommendations for diesel? any brands better than the next? I was filling up yesterday and the diesel would bubble back, like slowly spit up and try to make its way back out. I think it was the nozzle because the spring seemed massive compared to most. I will obviously try a different spot next time, i had to go sooooo slow to fill up so it didnt pour out everywhere.

[Jim]

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Hmm. One more try. This one?


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[Ponto]

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Thanks Ponto! I was going to get in contact with you coming up either way actually. I think I have the shift knob already?
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Link no worky.

And if its the round one with a button up front you do. I know they switched to those in 2011 or 2012 so very possible. But yeah anything you need let me know!

[Jim]

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Thanks Ponto! I was going to get in contact with you coming up either way actually. I think I have the shift knob already?





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[AUDI EH3]

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Woot! Another A3 owner and its a face too boot! Welcome.

PS: one of the best mods I ever completed was switching to the dsg shift knob.

[Ponto]

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Oh and as for parts.

BKS-Tuning is a fantastic one.
I have a few Ebay sellers on my list as well depending what you are looking for.
The A3 group on the Fourtitude is one of the best online forums I have ever seen. Everyone is very helpful and friendly.

One thing to think of to go with that flat bottom steering wheel is the S-tronic shift knob. makes a huge difference.

Here is my Rs version during install... takes a little tweaking to the shift rod, but minor.



I opted for an S5 wheel so I could reuse my old airbag and not dish out a stupid amount of money ahah..



Euro headlights!! get's rid of those orange side markers in the housings.



And so you know, our cars share the mk5 Platform. So that will help when looking for suspension upgrades as well.

[Ponto]

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I've got a few choice enhancements for your new car. S3 flatbottom steering wheel with paddle shifters, OEM leather wrapped door pulls as well as the center console leather wrapped grab handles, shift boot and handbrake handle. All OEM and brand new!

So that's you selling all the S3 stuff?!