Audi S3 8P3 CustomCode Stage 2 PSS

[guile]

Tarmac turbo kit?

Something along those lines mate, just weighing up the options at the mo...

[guile]

test fitted the wheels, i didn't plan on keeping them and only bought them to trial the size. they fit...



actually kind of like them, wondering whether to get them refurbished and keep them now. i don't like the chrome trim though, will probably get them sprayed same colour as front splitter and rear valance...

[Lucas_R]

Those wheels are noice - i say keep them as they are.

Nothing better than a clean 5 spoke.

[guile]

Those wheels are noice - i say keep them as they are.

Nothing better than a clean 5 spoke.

Thanks mate, a bit of encouragement was all I needed, dropped them off at the refurbers today. Hard to tell from the photos but they are a bit rashed up and I'm sure you will appreciate that just won't do. Gone for the same internal platinum grey colour to match the original caps and pretty certain it's close to the front and rear splitter/valance on my car anyway.

Now the only hard decision is which rubber? After numerous back flips I'm now maybe thinking Bridgestone re002 after a chat with Gav and he reckons they go well on the squib. Still searching though...

[EddieC]

Hey mate where did you pick up Your oettingers from? Loving the 5 spoke look exactly what road I was going down!

[guile]

Hey mate where did you pick up Your oettingers from? Loving the 5 spoke look exactly what road I was going down!

managed to get them from the trading post mate, been looking for ages and dropped on lucky. really didn't think i'd keep them until i fitted them to the car, now i really like them…

[guile]

finally place an order on tyres tonight. i really struggled to make up my mind which brand to go for but after finding out that the ttrs are fitted with hankook s1 evo2's from the factory it only felt right to go with the those for the oem feel...



the ttrs at the brisbane audi dealer that finally convinced me…



nice rump…



i'm not actually that keen from the front…



and finally the tyre type, yes i know they are a BIT wider…

[guile]

decided to finish off the non smokers pack by removing the ashtray. it's been a long time since i've smoked bifta's so i thought the cubby might come in more useful for throwing my phone / house keys etc…



the usual before photo…



removed the gear gaiter…



placed a cloth down and used a plastic trim removal tool to remove the top trim…



ashtray all removed and light taped out of the way…



new cubby installed…



and the usual after photo…



wasn't sure it was all the effort and skinned knuckles once i was finished. hopefully i'll appreciate it the next time i'm looking for somewhere to throw my phone after checking a street address etc. while parked with the handbrake applied, obviously...

[guile]

so i ordered the hankooks, paid my money and received a reply that they are no longer in stock. great thanks…

received a full refund and now looking at goodyear f1 asymmetric 2's, hoping it might be a blessing in disguise. can anybody recommend a good semi slick in 235/35/19. i'm really not bothered about how quick they wear or road noise to a degree…

i will be placing the order tomorrow so want to move fairly fast on this...

[team_v]

Yokohama Advan Neova AD08R's have been getting a really good rap.
They are the control tyre for the World Time Attack series.
$269 each on tirerack.

[grandturismo]

Audi S3 8P3 CustomCode Stage 2 PSS

I picked up some AD08 Rs today. The cheapest I could get them was $340 a corner fitted & balanced. If you're after Hankook, the RS3 is a very good tyre. Talk to Allan @ Z-car racing. He's a distributor in Qld. Al's a top guy and his workshop/office is worth a visit. The RS3 is around $265 a corner.

[guile]

Yokohama Advan Neova AD08R's have been getting a really good rap.
They are the control tyre for the World Time Attack series.
$269 each on tirerack.

thanks for the tip off clay, i've had a look about buying them in oz but doesn't appear to be that many around. i don't really have the time to get them from tirerack as the refurb place is waiting on them. also always worry how much duty i'm going to get stung for when importing gear over $1000...

[guile]

I picked up some AD08 Rs today. The cheapest I could get them was $340 a corner fitted & balanced. If you're after Hankook, the RS3 is a very good tyre. Talk to Allan @ Z-car racing. He's a distributor in Qld. Al's a top guy and his workshop/office is worth a visit. The RS3 is around $265 a corner.

thanks al, just read further info about the ad08 r's and now realised that they have a symmetrical tread pattern. i'm really chasing asymmetrical so will probably order the goodyears today. still really keen to talk to you about stage 3 as i think it could be my next big purchase...

[tigger73]

Audi S3 8P3 CustomCode Stage 2 PSS

If you're after Goodyear F1A2's in 235/35R19 Goodyear Croydon in Melbourne has them for $1,020 for a set of 4. Shipping is reasonable - check the wheel and tyre thread for details. Rubal is your man!


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[grandturismo]

Audi S3 8P3 CustomCode Stage 2 PSS

thanks al, just read further info about the ad08 r's and now realised that they have a symmetrical tread pattern. i'm really chasing asymmetrical so will probably order the goodyears today. still really keen to talk to you about stage 3 as i think it could be my next big purchase...

No worries, I thought you were chasing a semi slick? even the RS3 is borderline. I'd recommend a sticky tyre if you go stage 3 mate.