Audi S3 fast road project

[Pistonheader101]

moxy89 said:

Pistonheader101 said:

Get a tte420 set up

it was a route i considered, however I'm going to go big turbo build on the car, i don't want to do a 420 and think dam i want more, which will 100% happen

Ah fair enough!

[675 Gaz]

Are you Portsmouth area based, sure I followed this a few nights ago on the M27.

If not, you have a doppelganger that sounds amazing

[Thales]

That is a stunning car OP, but what's with the plates? They look a bit 'off'.

[thecremeegg]

Thales said:

That is a stunning car OP, but what's with the plates? They look a bit 'off'.

VAG Innit!

Shame as the car looks great, it's just the plates look so naff

[moxy89]

Thales said:

That is a stunning car OP, but what's with the plates? They look a bit 'off'.

Thanks for the kind words, the plates are hit and miss however there genuine carbon fibre with a bit of vinyl over the top creating the lettering. Oh and they don't reflect 😏

Booked in once again with jack at royal steering wheels for

Alcantara arm rest (dark grey)
Steering wheel re trimmed with dark grey Alcantara sides and smooth leather top and bottom. Don't intend to use the car much over the winter

[moxy89]

675 Gaz said:

Are you Portsmouth area based, sure I followed this a few nights ago on the M27.

If not, you have a doppelganger that sounds amazing

Hi mate,
Sorry didn’t see this, yes I’m hedge end based so very good chance it was me bud

[moxy89]

So a small issue occurred, this car hasn’t put a foot wrong in 4 years, although hasn’t covered many miles in them years it certainly gets the abuse it has been built for.

Pulling out for a roundabout wheels lit up in first, all the way through second and to the redline in 3rd. Clear the 4wd was no longer working. Plugged it in and found out the Hadlex pump has failed. Not a huge expense but not ideal before Christmas!

[scottos]

moxy89 said:

So a small issue occurred, this car hasn’t put a foot wrong in 4 years, although hasn’t covered many miles in them years it certainly gets the abuse it has been built for.

Pulling out for a roundabout wheels lit up in first, all the way through second and to the redline in 3rd. Clear the 4wd was no longer working. Plugged it in and found out the Hadlex pump has failed. Not a huge expense but not ideal before Christmas!

If it makes you feel any better at all the whole rear diff has just died on my mk7 golf r. Haldex pump is fine though

[moxy89]

I dread to think how much that would cost to replace.

Off to royal steering wheels in the morning for half leather and half alcantara wheel to be installed, then over Xmas fit pole positions in half leather and alcantara. That will be the interior complete then back onto the engine!!

[chichee]

Looking to pics of the steering wheel. Out of interest, how much will the new steering wheel be? Have you supplied a wheel or have they sourced a wheel for you?

[moxy89]

Unfortunately after a 4 hour round trip I got there to find the wheel wasn’t even done and came home without the retrimmed wheel. Very annoyed so it will now be fitted after new year!

[moxy89]

Steering wheel fitted, over the moon with how it feel and looks next up black series bushes and vibra engine mounts should be here Tuesday

Edited by moxy89 on Sunday 19th January 22:04

[moxy89]

Gave the S it’s first bath of 2020. Lots more coming in the next couple of weeks!!!!

[Butter Face]

Wheel looks great, very nice upgrade!

[moxy89]

Butter Face said:

Wheel looks great, very nice upgrade!

Thanks should match the seats nicely, still debating wether to remove rear bench and fit half cage for clubsport style or just keep full interior. The car has been mine for 5 years now and no one has sat in the back! Going to the ring in May so might end up going slightly more hardcore route but still keeping it clean and subtle!

[thebraketester]

Steering wheel looks superb. I really need to get mine retrimmed at some point, 12yo and 140K have taken its toll

[moxy89]

thebraketester said:

Steering wheel looks superb. I really need to get mine retrimmed at some point, 12yo and 140K have taken its toll

Really has transformed the interior and feel of the drive, he is doing my arm rest soon to match. Should go well with the pole positions then!

[moxy89]

Firstly a long overdue wash!


Few snaps taken by a friend

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[moxy89]

New Hadlex pump and service carried out so
Hoping the 4wd is now going to play ball, powerflex black series bushes fitted as well as vibra small dog bone mount, dropping some parts of the the trimmers Saturday so another update coming soon!

[chichee]

Looks very clean.

How much did the steering wheel set you back? I am toying with the idea of getting my steering wheel done too.