Audi A3 Turbo - Built in Australia, Tuned in Great Britain

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took the plunge and placed a deposit on some wheels;



also got a little note from podi to apologise for a delayed order;



as you can see i had too much time on my hands that day;

[eltonking]

what wheels did you end up going for!?!?

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what wheels did you end up going for!?!?

its super secret (only because they might not work!) i'll pm you

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i bought these to replace my switch blanks...



and do this...



a bit sad as they don't work but i don't like switch blanks; also ordered this for a bit more interior redness,



and few oem parts to tidy things up. once these are all fitted i really need to get back to performance mods! diagnostic port cover, screw covers, rear brake dust seal rebuild kit and fuel pump gasket (noticed original was split slightly when i changed the in tank pump)...

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bought this as i thought it would be a neat way to open the garage door,



tried power to it and nothing,



hope i got it the right way around this time,

[tonymy01]

Those battery chargers don't spit out a very nice voltage for powering things (i think is a half wave rectified AC signal only, and only suitable for battery charging). Try using a12v dc plug pack or simply a cigarette lighter plug adapter or fuse tap or whateverto test in the car...the worst thing to try is a brewery charger like that.

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thanks mate, having the terminals the right way round also helps! i switched it around and it lights up now when i press the buttons...

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ordered some braided lines, looks like a four piece kit if i've ordered the right part...

stainless brake lines on the bay...

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contrary to my better judgement i have decided to buy one more gauge to complete the podi stepper motor set. i've ordered an oil temp gauge and convinced myself its in the name of science. i will fit the gauge prior to installing an oil cooler, i can then compare the before and after temps to publish the difference... if any.

i also ordered a hand made steering wheel cowl with a single centre gauge pod, hopefully should sit just between the rev and speedo gauge. this will house the boost gauge for easy viewing while the AFR, oil pressure and oil temp will sit in the centre vent location.

the cowl will be something like this but single centred...



a centred gauge pod should be good viewing for the boost gauge...



pleased to note i've received a few bits in the post this last week that i can get to work fitting when i get home. the W8 map light harness has showed up and my wheels are ready for collection too. watch this space...

[Stan]

looking good mate, it looks nice and neat

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cheers stan, loving your build too mate

[Njay]

Re: Audi A3 Turbo - Built in Australia, Tuned in Great Britain

What afr gauge are you gonna be using, I need one for my a3 as well

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[cylinderhead]

Audi A3 Turbo - Built in Australia, Tuned in Great Britain

iirc, he's using innovate Motorsport's OT2. Display for the A/F reading is via his iPhone(Wi-fi).

If you just want an AFR display without datalogging feature, just get the AEM ones.

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What afr gauge are you gonna be using, I need one for my a3 as well

Currently using an innovate wideband sensor with an innovate gauge. Swapping the gauge for a podi one to match my other gauges so the innovate one is available if your interested. Pm me if your keen at all, cheers, Richard

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iirc, he's using innovate Motorsport's OT2. Display for the A/F reading is via his iPhone(Wi-fi).

Can't get the ot2 working mate, it's a pain in the arse and I'm currently trying to return it