Hey all,
In celebration of post #2000, I wanted to share my humble A3 build so far, one year after taking delivery. Nothing too dramatic, just subtle tweaks making it more "my" car, OEM+ style.
Thanks to you guys on the forums for making me spend more money on an otherwise already awesome car!
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Background:
12/2007 car ordered: 2008 Ibis White S-Line A3 2.0TSI, 6MT, Titanium Package, Open Sky, Convenience Package.
05/06/2008 dealer delivery
12/01/2008 car became Neuspeed's TSI engine test car
Engine/Performance:
07/11/08 - ECS Dogbone mount insert
12/01/08 - car dropped off at Neuspeed for Phase 1 of TSI software and P-Flo intake testing
01/19/09 - Neuspeed prototype TSI P-Flo install and Dyno
02/16/09 - Neuspeed testfit & install of TSI InterCooler Charge Pipe
06/19/09 - Neuspeed TSI Downpipe and exhaust installed
07/10/09 - Neuspeed TSI Turbo Discharge Pipe
08/28/09 - Neuspeed TSI ECU software tested and tuned
Exterior/Body:
05/27/08 - Debadge + Tint
07/07/08 - painted and installed OEM plate filler
07/11/08 - Cupra R lip installed by EuroWurx
08/03/08 - paint rings black
08/14/08 - yellow lamin-x fog lens film
08/16/08 - FK LED strips installed in fog grill by EuroWurx
08/21/08 - smoked lamin-x sidemarkers
08/23/08 - LED DRL bulbs + resistors
11/10/08 - Black mirror caps
01/18/09 - 2009 Euro LED tails
08/07/09 - white vinyl sidemarkers
Interior:
05/10/08 - Vag-Com tweaks + rubber mats
08/04/08 - ashtray delete installed
12/11/08 - Install and wire Euro cupholder w/LED cup icon
05/23/09 - TT-S Flat-Bottom Steering Wheel, Euro A3 Cabrio perforated shift knob + boot
05/25/09 - GLI Aluminum Pedals, TT Dead Pedal
Wheels/Suspension:
08/12/08 - Neuspeed Sport Springs + H&R Spacers installed by EuroWurx
12/09/08 - Neuspeed RSB installed by Neuspeed
02/21/09 - 19" x 8.5" VMR 708 RS4 wheels 48mm refinished, painted, Nitto 555s mounted
08/11/09 - Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires 235/35/19
and a few pics:
Then:
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One year later:
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In celebration of post #2000, I wanted to share my humble A3 build so far, one year after taking delivery. Nothing too dramatic, just subtle tweaks making it more "my" car, OEM+ style.
Thanks to you guys on the forums for making me spend more money on an otherwise already awesome car!
Background:
12/2007 car ordered: 2008 Ibis White S-Line A3 2.0TSI, 6MT, Titanium Package, Open Sky, Convenience Package.
05/06/2008 dealer delivery
12/01/2008 car became Neuspeed's TSI engine test car
Engine/Performance:
07/11/08 - ECS Dogbone mount insert
12/01/08 - car dropped off at Neuspeed for Phase 1 of TSI software and P-Flo intake testing
01/19/09 - Neuspeed prototype TSI P-Flo install and Dyno
02/16/09 - Neuspeed testfit & install of TSI InterCooler Charge Pipe
06/19/09 - Neuspeed TSI Downpipe and exhaust installed
07/10/09 - Neuspeed TSI Turbo Discharge Pipe
08/28/09 - Neuspeed TSI ECU software tested and tuned
Exterior/Body:
05/27/08 - Debadge + Tint
07/07/08 - painted and installed OEM plate filler
07/11/08 - Cupra R lip installed by EuroWurx
08/03/08 - paint rings black
08/14/08 - yellow lamin-x fog lens film
08/16/08 - FK LED strips installed in fog grill by EuroWurx
08/21/08 - smoked lamin-x sidemarkers
08/23/08 - LED DRL bulbs + resistors
11/10/08 - Black mirror caps
01/18/09 - 2009 Euro LED tails
08/07/09 - white vinyl sidemarkers
Interior:
05/10/08 - Vag-Com tweaks + rubber mats
08/04/08 - ashtray delete installed
12/11/08 - Install and wire Euro cupholder w/LED cup icon
05/23/09 - TT-S Flat-Bottom Steering Wheel, Euro A3 Cabrio perforated shift knob + boot
05/25/09 - GLI Aluminum Pedals, TT Dead Pedal
Wheels/Suspension:
08/12/08 - Neuspeed Sport Springs + H&R Spacers installed by EuroWurx
12/09/08 - Neuspeed RSB installed by Neuspeed
02/21/09 - 19" x 8.5" VMR 708 RS4 wheels 48mm refinished, painted, Nitto 555s mounted
08/11/09 - Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires 235/35/19
and a few pics:
Then:
One year later:
