Audi S3 8P3 CustomCode Stage 2 PSS

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a big thanks to Ale for these shots...



taken at the last happy laps...

[nat225]

by this point I was saying to myself, never again. then I realised I still had another side to do...



a quick reminder why cheap tools are no good, not for 200nm anyway...



and for future reference, I think I will need to go up to 22cm though once it's settled...

there is actually a trick for the fronts, so you dont have to remove the axle bolts (200nm ouch) and the hub / spindle.

have done it a few times and it was far quicker.

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sounds interesting, care to share please? I still have the otherwise to do tonight...

I did wonder if possible to compress the spring and lower the shock out of the tower without undoing the driveshaft...

[nat225]

yes it is possible. compress the spring first (lift the control arm with a jack), then clamp it with the tool, remove the 3 nuts, widen the spindle then as you lower the arm, there should.be just enough gap to take out the strut bottom (use a large pryer if needed).

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[nat225]

then remove the 3 bolts holding the mount.

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Cool, thanks mate I might give it a try...

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right, all done and ready for an alignment at 8.00am saturday morning...



also installed the vwr adjustable drop links but i'll wait for the full suspension alignment to get these set up. i still have a front sway and subframe bushes to install before i take it to get it fully dialled in...



and another measurement for future reference. i hope i'm not too low for saturdays happy laps, i was rubbing a bit last time and this is roughly the same height but hoping its a bit firmer...

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finally got around to sorting out my software for the car so its nice and handy each time i need it. just installed the new tune from Ben so hoping for good things on saturday, it also coded out my runner flap too which keeps my ocd happy...



the case is a bit bigger than i would have liked but at least it can hold my vcds cable, spectune controller and laptop charger...

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subframe mount bushes and front sway installed, never again...

[grandturismo]

I commend you on the work your doing on your own. These mods will really help the car on the track and you'll notice a difference in feel, particularly turns. Great work Ritch, this car is immaculate in presentation and just getting better.

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Cheers Al, hopefully catch up with you at time attack next weekend. Not checked out the GTi for a while so looking forward to seeing its latest reincarnation...

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new drinking mittens arrived yesterday...

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a bit more progress over the weekend, picked up some new front pads and race fluid from the helpful chaps at brakes direct. i can highly recommend there service...



also got around to installing my grooved rear discs, before...



i'm not actually sure if they will increase performance and if i'm honest i mainly installed them to better match the appearance of the front discs...



also installed the rear braided lines while i was at it...



i still think it looks good without any wheels on...

[Scratchyratface]

Nice work Richard, I might give them a call regarding my upcoming replacement brake pads.

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Nice work Richard, I might give them a call regarding my upcoming replacement brake pads.

no worries mate, give me a shout if you need to borrow any tools. rear caliper wind back etc...