Refining a 118TSI

[Ryan_R]

My tires are nearly out of tread so I'll be looking for good prices for the PS3's as well (since they fit the 16" wheel size). Hopefully whoever of us gets them first can let the other know initial impressions.

[xtr33m]

Can you read?

Only because i'm bored....

So if I look at the image date it comes up with: Wednesday, 3 August 2011 3:44:58 AM

Today being: Thursday, 11 August 2011 3:58:00 PM

We can deduce that 'The next week' has passed.

So now if I am to navigate to the model in question (APR - High Performance Development for Audi, VW and Porsche Vehicles.)

We will find the price $1550 there...

The price that was listed in this thread was $1350 ....


So yeah, I can read....

[Corey_R]

Stop being petty and arguing with each other and just call...

Image dates... seriously.

[clubbie]

3. New tyres - am thinking michelin pilot sport 3s, im using the stock 16" wheels so options a bit limited. (I hate the stock Dunlop Fastresponse set - harsh road noise and grip could be better)
4. Dynamat sound insulation.

Be interested in how you go. Mrs car has the sports pack with 17"'s.

Ride comfort is fine but I find the Bridgestone's loud at Highway speeds on coarse chip (all the roads we drive on).

So I am interested to read about the real life differences tyres and or dynamat will make particularly noise coming from the rear hatch area. So if tyres cure the problem (like Pirelli's did on wifes SP23) I wont bother with dynamat.

The road noise on the open road is the only negative to a fantastic car.

[Rekoil]

Hello all, just thought I'd put up and update. I have installed a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 3s, and got an APR ECU flash for my 118. Tyres are far better than the factory dunlop fastresponse set, and oddly enough 40 dollars cheaper per tyre than what the dunlops sell for retail. Go figure. The APR flash is awesome, I think this is what the car is supposed to feel like out of the box. Overall i still feel like I have factorylike comfort levels with a bit more go, and the new rubber lends a bit of confidence and is certainly quieter. Very wolf in sheep's clothing. Next up - need to add some doof in the back

[Ryan_R]

Good to hear. You will surprise a lot of people with your car's new-found performance. If you want even more fun with the supercharger, consider getting a SprintBooster (accelerator pedal adapter).

[Rekoil]

I've heard good things, will keep my eye out if one comes by at a hard to ignore price, not at the top of my mod list though. We'll see what it can do at the lights over the next few weeks

[SMOK3Y]

Hello all, just thought I'd put up and update. I have installed a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 3s, and got an APR ECU flash for my 118. Tyres are far better than the factory dunlop fastresponse set, and oddly enough 40 dollars cheaper per tyre than what the dunlops sell for retail. Go figure. The APR flash is awesome, I think this is what the car is supposed to feel like out of the box. Overall i still feel like I have factorylike comfort levels with a bit more go, and the new rubber lends a bit of confidence and is certainly quieter. Very wolf in sheep's clothing. Next up - need to add some doof in the back

there goes ya wolf in sheeps clothing

[Rekoil]

Don't be dissin' the doof yo. It makes you go faster, I swear it.

[Rawcpoppa]

what's a doof?

[kaanage]

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