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Re: Pete's A3 Black Edition
« Reply #75 on: February 23, 2013, 12:38:49 pm »
^^ Yeah sorry fella I wasn't 100% clear but indeed, clutch down, 1st gear engaged and you can sit foot flat and lift the clutch when you're ready.

I'm assuming it's an ECU engine protection thing, makes sense to me but also has that added advantage for launch. I may end up using it very often now  :evilgrin:

One of the bosses 4.2FSI R8 Spyders' at work does this but up to 4.5k revs if I remember in all gears, until the ECU judges the engine to be warm. When he took me out in it he was driving it hard from cold and I thought his gear changes were awful  :signLOL:, but he explained it bounces you back from the rev limit (around 4.5k, I forget now...) so you can't hammer the cold engine to point of instant damage.
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Re: Pete's A3 Black Edition
« Reply #76 on: February 23, 2013, 07:05:18 pm »
Only just seen this thread Pete! Very nice car. Loving all the updates!!  :happy2:
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Re: Pete's A3 Black Edition
« Reply #77 on: March 11, 2013, 06:23:45 pm »
Quote from: jimojameso on February 23, 2013, 07:05:18 pm
Only just seen this thread Pete! Very nice car. Loving all the updates!!  :happy2:

Thanks  :happy2:

Been debating S3 front & rear bumper, with Votex skirts. I'll bypass the OEM S3 skirts are they come with S3 badged sills and I don't want it badged as an S3 anywhere, for several obvious reasons.

I CBA to go through the hassle of removing the current bits and spraying/fitting, although at the back of my mind I know it'd look great in black with some new wheels.

Meanwhile, I'm 2 weeks away from a visit to Revo and committing to a BBS purchase as a birthday treat to myself  :pomppomp:  :grin: :jumping:
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Re: Pete's A3 Black Edition
« Reply #78 on: March 23, 2013, 04:32:05 pm »
Lowered the rear a few notches, been investigating OEM and non Audi cup holders too (don't expect any easy solution if you drive an Audi).

















Bought a Mini R56 OEM ash tray which I'll mod and chop to act as a capable second cup holder, which I need. Unless you drink Redbull all day, that second cup holder (left side) is pointless.



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Re: Pete's A3 Black Edition
« Reply #79 on: March 23, 2013, 05:23:56 pm »
Lovely car, seen a couple of these the past week in London and look very stealthy in Black. Work colleague got an A4 not so long ago...in black  :drool: Where did you get the S-Line mats from? Stealers?
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Re: Pete's A3 Black Edition
« Reply #80 on: March 23, 2013, 05:48:43 pm »
Thanks  :smiley: I do like the stealth look, which comes for free on the Black Edition.

Matts were from eBay, don't think they're genuine but the OEM ones didn't come with an emblem on - just red trim.
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Re: Pete's A3 Black Edition
« Reply #81 on: June 16, 2013, 01:12:56 pm »
More to come, but for now, some PilotSport 2's. Not the easiest to always find in 225 40 18 and 92Y  :smiley:









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Re: Pete's A3 Black Edition
« Reply #82 on: June 17, 2013, 03:28:18 am »
That is stunning mate. It's exactly what I'm looking for so if u fancy a golf again let me kno haha
Good job so far
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Re: Pete's A3 Black Edition
« Reply #83 on: June 18, 2013, 07:20:27 pm »
Thanks fella  :happy2:

Found one yet? They can be had for good money, just check the spec as there's some things that base model Golfs have that Audi skimp on even though it's the top trim level :fighting: Comes with the important bits though, don't get me wrong.

No more golfs unless it's a CW Edition 30 3door with DSG and Xenons which is the only second car I could possibly accommodate :laugh:
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Re: Pete's A3 Black Edition
« Reply #84 on: June 19, 2013, 10:16:30 pm »
I love it more everytime I see you car Pete!!!

Looks Soooo much better than the Sportback TDi Quattro I had  :happy2:

Hard as nails  :evilgrin:
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Re: Pete's A3 Black Edition
« Reply #85 on: June 22, 2013, 11:55:13 am »
Quote from: monte on June 19, 2013, 10:16:30 pm
I love it more everytime I see you car Pete!!!

Looks Soooo much better than the Sportback TDi Quattro I had  :happy2:

Hard as nails  :evilgrin:

Carlo you saucy fruit  :laugh:  :party:

Thanks!  :happy2:
I'm still inspired by your BBS CK set every time I see them.

Few more plans and I've toyed with S3 bumpers but not sure in reality how different it'll make them look to the untrained eye. Some S3 skirts might be all that's needed.
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Re: Pete's A3 Black Edition
« Reply #86 on: June 29, 2013, 05:08:57 pm »
Been an expensive but productive and cool week.

These came in the week and will be done in another colour over the next few days:









Took a trip to Mr. AKS Tuning, Alex, who was just half an hour away - stage 1 sorted  :happy2:



Powers much more usable now and smoother across the gears, which is exactly what I was looking for. Going looking for stock MK6 GTI's very soon...  :evilgrin:
A hassle free remap and would certainly recommend Alex  :drinking:

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Re: Pete's A3 Black Edition
« Reply #87 on: June 29, 2013, 07:25:51 pm »
What sort of power is it running now? I'm guessing yours will have the same engine as the Octavia VRS I've just bought  :happy2:
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Re: Pete's A3 Black Edition
« Reply #88 on: July 01, 2013, 07:33:29 am »
Love the Black Editions, such nice and subtle touches. Great motor you have there!!
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Re: Pete's A3 Black Edition
« Reply #89 on: July 01, 2013, 08:42:13 am »
Quote from: P40 THN on June 17, 2013, 03:28:18 am
That is stunning mate. It's exactly what I'm looking for so if u fancy a golf again let me kno haha
Good job so far

You can buy mine if you like?  :happy2:
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