Audi a3 1.8t performance and looks?

[Dannyworsley1]

I have a audi a3 1.8t mk1 2002
Was wondering if any of you guys could help me out.
The car is pretty much standard look wise and need some ideas.
Also need some help on performance modifications etc.
The car has currently been remapped to stage 1 and has a full power flow exhaust.
No other mods at all what else can I do (should I do)
What order should I do the mods in?
Didn't pay a lot for the car so willing to throw some cash at it!
All help would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance! 😎

[anonymous-user]

decat or sports cat

fmic

do you know what turbo you have as this will be a limiting factor on bhp

brakes and tyres suspension is your choice?

[Dannyworsley1]

It's just the standard turbo mate there is no induction kit or intercooler or anything like that no silicone pipes either .

[anonymous-user]

Dannyworsley1 said:

It's just the standard turbo mate there is no induction kit or intercooler or anything like that no silicone pipes either .

the mods i list are for stage 2, if your turbo is a ko3 then max is around 200bhp which your stage 1 would be.

so to get to stage 2 is going to cost a fair bit maybe change turbo for hybrid, but i would spend money on coil-overs and decent brakes and tyres first.

[Dr G]

Wouldn't go looking for power until you can use it. Our track car is a 1.8T quattro and only makes something like 230 BHP but you can drive it like a total hooligan and it keeps hanging on.

I'd go:

Eibach springs (new dampers if yours are not fresh).
"" roll bars.
Refresh any bushes that look tired.
Engine mounts on these are often wobbly/knock but uprated ones are not expensive or hard to fit.
S3 brakes or Leon R if you're feeling flush.
The best tyres you can afford.

[aka_kerrly]

Dr G said:

Wouldn't go looking for power until you can use it. Our track car is a 1.8T quattro and only makes something like 230 BHP but you can drive it like a total hooligan and it keeps hanging on.

I'd go:

Eibach springs (new dampers if yours are not fresh).
"" roll bars.
Refresh any bushes that look tired.
Engine mounts on these are often wobbly/knock but uprated ones are not expensive or hard to fit.
S3 brakes or Leon R if you're feeling flush.
The best tyres you can afford.

Quite right Mr Sensible!

Also on any new 20vT purchase I would suggest whipping the sump off and cleaning the oil strainer and pick up pipe before a fresh oil change. I'd also check when the cambelt and water pump and clutch were done.

You want to be 100% happy that engine and running gear are up to scratch, there are no boost leaks and no error codes BEFORE adding more power as more power only tends to reduce the life of worn components and potentially lead to bigger more expensive problems.

In all fairness though if you spent £2k on a A3 1.8T and have money to throw at it, why didn't you buy a S3?

[Dannyworsley1]

Thanks dr g anything else ?
And the timing and water pump have been done recently and the sump has also been off.
I didn't get an s3 co I didn't have the lump cash at the time it's just a project for a weekend car.
Doing bit by bit as the cash comes in mate

[Dr G]

Dannyworsley1 said:

Thanks dr g anything else ?

Some track days