Audi S3 8P3 CustomCode Stage 2 PSS

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cheated and got p&p to install the walk and slotted ball joints. would have needed to take it there for an alignment anyway so i thought why not get them to do the lot…

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just made my last parts order for a while. last thing on my list now is the gen 4 haldex controller and remote control. if anybody knows one for sale please give me a heads up.

tagged this on to the order as it sounded like $35 well spent…

SPULEN Dog Bone Engine Mount Insert Installation Guide by USP Motorsports - YouTube

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ALL the parts have now been ordered to complete phase 1 and 2. the wallet has been taking quite a battering lately so will be closed for a while; time to go back to playing with the a3 and cbr...

until i shread my clutch, or find some wheels i want, or change my personal plate, or decide to add big brakes...

or maybe that loba lo400 2.0tfsi upgraded turbocharger?

a little shot of an s3 that got me thinking about some new shoes for mine...

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i was asked on another forum for a list of suppliers used for various parts added to the s3, thought i may as well repost here for anyone who is also interested...

custom code
alba european
psi tuning
prestige and performance
brisbane audi centre
bwa auto
emotormania
usp motorsport
ecs tuning
dubstop imports

[14nce]

Dont worry about the Loba... get a Tarmac 250kw kit!

That orange one looks sick!

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playing around with the plates today. so far i'm thinking the slimline plate is the cleaner option. what do you guys reckon...



and this would be awesome...

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Slimline for sure.

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Slimline for sure.

thanks mate, the slimline is staying for now...

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added a few more bits at the weekend. the dog bone mount upgrade is one of the easiest and cheapest mods i've done; would highly recommend to anyone. the bolt was bloody tight to back off though, like the length of my persuader...



once greased up it was easy to slip in...



installed and torqued to f king tight...



surprised at the state of the original bolt, might explain why it was so tight...



next on to the front brake pads, originals removed...



new ones fully lubed up...



and finally installed with a quick wipe down...



ran out of time to do the rear brakes before heading to the newmarket meet. a couple of photos...



and lastly...

[14nce]

Plates look awesome!

are you doing Happy laps on the 14th?

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Plates look awesome!

are you doing Happy laps on the 14th?

Can't make the 14th mate, out of town. Would be good to catch up at some point though and have a nosey at your 8l...

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The final piece of the puzzle showed up today, just hope they are as good as everyone reckons...

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got a few more bits fitted over the weekend…



i took this shot for reference before i started…



the destructions reckoned you can just pull the original linkage off the splines, yeah good luck. after a bit of vigorous tugging i nearly put my back out and gave myself a hernia at the same time. i then decided to make my own jack off screw, nothing rude, i just used a bolt to jack the linkage off the box…



i also got the haldex on too. i didn't really want to cut the grommet in the boot floor but it appeared to be the best option and dropped the plug right in the location of the controller…



all hooked up and the boot put back together. fits in pretty neat and looks fairly factory…



and just so i can remember what controls what…



also for future reference i decided i want to find out what all the option codes are if possible. should anyone know how to decipher the codes it would be much appreciated…



finished off by giving the bike a clean, i'll be doing a bit more work on this now the s3 is finished (all except the coolant hoses to go one)…

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really no trick bits to the options list. service interval prolongation is a weird one though...

E0A = No special edition
7A1 = CD changer preparation
4UE = Air bag for driver and front seat passenger
6XD = Exterior mirrors: electrically adjustable/heated
5SJ = Left exterior mirror: convex
6TQ = Right exterior mirror: flat, large viewing field
1KW = Disc brakes, rear
J0L = Battery 340 A (70 Ah)
1ZK = Disc brakes, front
1AT = Electronic stabilization program (ESP)
3FA = Without roof insert (standard roof)
UB5 = Rear shock absorption for sports design
G12 = Front shock absorption
5TL = Decorative inserts in piano lacquer
7X1 = Park distance control
4R4 = Power windows with comfort operation andcircuit breaker
F0A = No special purpose vehicle, standard equipment
8GU = Alternator 140 A
0YC = Weight range 3 installation control only, no requirement forecast
L26 = Suspension range 26 installation control only, no requirement forecast
TA2 = 4-cylinder gasoline engine 2.0 L unit 06F.D
3NZ = Rear seat bench unsplit, backrest split folding
8BP = Bi-functional headlight with gas discharge lamp
U1A = Instrument insert with km/h speedometer,clock, tachometer and trip odometer
X8C = National sales program Australia
1N3 = Speed-related variable steering assist (Servotronic)
2PF = Leather trimmed multi-function sports steering wheel
8Q3 = Automatic headlight-range adjustment dynamic (self-adjusting while driving)
9Q2 = Multi-function display/on-board computerwith check control
8Z6 = Hot country
D81 = 4-cyl. gasoline engine 2.0 l/188 kW 16V turbo FSI, homogeneous Base engine is TA2
7Q0 = Without navigation device
C8C = Alloy wheels 7.5J x 18
7K0 = Without tire pressure warning light
4X3 = Side air bag front with curtain air bag
3L3 = Manual height adjustment for front seats
4KC = Side and rear windows in heat-insulatingglass
3Y6 = Sun screen for rear window
4K4 = Radio remote controlled central locking
5D1 = Carrier frequency 433.92 MHz-434.42 Mhz
1SA = Without additional front underbody guard
UG0 = Without hill hold control / hill descentcontrol / comfort driving assist
7MG = Emission standard EU5
QG1 = Service interval prolongation
4GP = Windshield in heat-insulating glass withsunshield and viewing window for vehicleidentification number

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How does the new gear shifter feel? I see you also got the metal side to side arm which i believe is off the older (Mk4 era) cars, before they cheaped out and moved to plastic. I've been thinking about possibly getting another short shifter (i had the DieselGeek shifter before but hated it...so notchy) and didn't know whether to get NeuSpeed, HPA or Forge.

I've currently got the 42DD solid linkage bushings which make a nice difference to the feel of the gears and reduced ALOT of the rubbery-ness of the stock shifter, and have just bought the Verdict Motorsports bushings that replace some of the bushings where the shift linkage bracket connects to the gearbox.

And how do you like the Haldex upgrade? Have you had a chance to test it out yet?