Harrier 1 Posted October 30, 2013 Good work Andy,sounds like a keeper. Didn't realise they were 4wd ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Chatfield 0 Posted October 30, 2013 You have been busy, perks of half term I guess...lol Rog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted October 30, 2013 Aye, half term does come in handy! I'm loving the car and my boys have been won over totally (after seeing the cup holder :lol: Just hope the engine light isn't anything serious... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted November 2, 2013 Engine light was MAF sensor and coolant sensor. Changed the coolant sensor and all fine. Think the MAF didn't like me hitting a big pothole. Not come on again since resetting. The RC's look really small and they need moving out due to the flared arches. Going to try 10mm spacers on the front and 20mm on the rear. If that doesn't solve it, the RC's will be up for sale and I'll be getting some 18's. Really want to keep them, but they just don't look right as they are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted November 2, 2013 Rx2's could look really good on there;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted November 2, 2013 Engine light was MAF sensor and coolant sensor. Changed the coolant sensor and all fine. Think the MAF didn't like me hitting a big pothole. Not come on again since resetting. The RC's look really small and they need moving out due to the flared arches. Going to try 10mm spacers on the front and 20mm on the rear. If that doesn't solve it, the RC's will be up for sale and I'll be getting some 18's. Really want to keep them, but they just don't look right as they are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted November 2, 2013 Pic? Be good to see them on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 Posted November 2, 2013 Like this mate. I came back to my car once in a tesco and a nice lowered s3 had parked next to it and it was dark blue with beige leather and it had a lovely presence. I've just got used to the power tho of a charged Vr and think the 1.8t would take a lot of money to match the vrs grunt, albeit I'm sure the s3 would feel much more planted and solid. Look forward to some more pics and progress :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted November 4, 2013 Good stuff on the tyres, nice easy fix :) You might want to consider the red powerflex dogbone kit (diesel) as it's a bit softer than the regular yellow & purple ones, which are too harsh imo. Has the car got an induction kit or oiled filter on it? MAFs hate the oil but you can clean them easily enough with some electrical contact cleaner. Yeah 17s look tiny on the MK4/A3 platform. 18s are spot on :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted November 9, 2013 Went for the yellow in the end- had one on the vRS and it was fine. The key is to only tighten the bolt through the bush to 12lbs. Barely any vibration at all. Gearchange is noticeably crisper. Just need to change the oil now. Also just had a major service courtesey of lewvw- thanks matey! Cambelt Waterpump Aux belt Thermostat + housing Oil + filter + sump cleaned + new pickup pipe Fuel filter Plugs Replaced all the wipers with Bosch aerotwin retroblades- thes have made a huge difference, especially the rear one. Replaced the aerial gasket which was crumbling and the aerial itself with an OEM Polo stubby. It looks so much better and still has great reception. Finally, won a headlamp switch + surround on Ebay for 99p. A lot of the soft touch plastic on mine had worn away- the new one is perfect. Next up I need to fit the wheel spacers. Have got 10mm for the front and 20mm for the rear. Have decided to keep the RC's. They're such a nice wheel and they weigh nothing. They look too small at the mo, but the right profile tyres and spacers will hopefully sort that. Also need to change the gearbox and rear diff oil, change the brake fluid and get wheel alignment done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted November 9, 2013 Can't blame you sticking with the RC's they look mint and like you say larger profile tyres and spacer's will make a difference just sell the other tyre's ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted November 10, 2013 Hopefully! ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted November 11, 2013 Went for the yellow in the end- had one on the vRS and it was fine. The key is to only tighten the bolt through the bush to 12lbs. Barely any vibration at all. Good info, cheers Andy. I defo tightened mine more than 12lbs! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted November 11, 2013 Pic? Be good to see them on. Will get some before and after pics as soon as I get the spacers fitted. Having trouble with the centre caps. Still can't find a spanner :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted November 11, 2013 Good info, cheers Andy. I defo tightened mine more than 12lbs! They seem a bit hit and miss TBH. Seem to effect different cars differently. Did quite a bit of research on audi-sport though, and the concensus was that 12lb is the key ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted November 23, 2013 Fitted the spacers today... Very pleased with the results- just need the proper profile tyres now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Chatfield 0 Posted November 23, 2013 Looking good Andy, although I think those would look far better on a mystic blue storm... ;) Rog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted November 24, 2013 Thanks Rog! Aye, they sure suit a Rado ;) Some pics of the S3 after a good clean this morning, before heading off for lunch with Vornwend, GlosterOx, Lewvw & Swompy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted November 24, 2013 They suit the car nicely, although i wish they didn't so you would sell them to me… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSV 0 Posted November 24, 2013 I think it needs 18s on the S3, Golf MKIV Anniversary wheels would be ideal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kempy 0 Posted November 24, 2013 Very nice motor. That Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vornwend 0 Posted November 24, 2013 Lovely car. Felt really fast and so solid. Classy interior too - love those adjustable lumbar supports! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted June 17, 2017 Still got the S3? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted June 17, 2017 Hi mate, yes I do! Still absolutely love it- so solid, fast and so far, reliable. It's got some different rims now though- 18" BBS TT's. Still got your Rado? Totally out of touch these days... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted June 18, 2017 Hi mate, yes I do! Still absolutely love it- so solid, fast and so far, reliable. It's got some different rims now though- 18" BBS TT's. Still got your Rado? Totally out of touch these days... Still have them both on SORN, looked at an S3 a few months ago that was making the most horrendous noise after selecting the wrong gear at high revs, stage 2, FMC etc All a bit OTT for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
