Pete's OEM+ A3 Black Edition

[rdfcpete]

Also I completely forgot to measure the disc sizes  I assume they're 312mm like the MK5 GTI and look around the same size, but I could be completely wrong...

[Tfsi_Mike]

I was hoping this update was the 'trinis :(

[rdfcpete]

Ha.

Not again, yet. Some new bits though via Alex.

[rdfcpete]

Still going strong.

A trip to Alex meant a new frock, some Revo tweaks and short shift kit in pub terms.

In real terms, this was:

- S3 front and rear bumpers fitted, something like I personally think it should've looked like from factory setting it aside from the ever regular S-Line's.
- Short shift kit with AKS bushes and side shift
- Cambelt & WP change
- Rear MY11 OEM TDI badge
- Original OEM Black Edition grille re-fitted, maintaining the whole 'TDI Special Edition' theme.

- S3 Intercooler due very soon
- More track days this year too.

[simonp]

Nice motor, Pete. Just read through the whole thread and amazed at how many mods it's had done. Also amazed that you had a set of Turinis in the shed and weren't impelled to try them on to see what they looked like!

I still have mine and are using them as winter wheels now.

[Gti_Mad]

Looking good Pete 

[Burbs22]

Hi Pete
Was good to meet you at AKS last weekend. Just looked through your thread it's a lovely car  .
Hope I didn't distract Alex for too long and you got finished at a sensible time!
Enjoy the car! Might see you again some time!
Andrew
(In the Pirelli edition that turned up with the Polo GTI)

[rdfcpete]

Nice motor, Pete. Just read through the whole thread and amazed at how many mods it's had done. Also amazed that you had a set of Turinis in the shed and weren't impelled to try them on to see what they looked like!

I still have mine and are using them as winter wheels now.

  Thank you Mr P!
Purely as they look a bit lost on the regular S-Line kit, but they suit the S3 image so perhaps I should've kept them you're right 

What are you summer wheels these days?

Looking good Pete 

Thanks Dawain Enjoying keeping tabs of yours on Insta!

[rdfcpete]

Hi Pete
Was good to meet you at AKS last weekend. Just looked through your thread it's a lovely car  .
Hope I didn't distract Alex for too long and you got finished at a sensible time!
Enjoy the car! Might see you again some time!
Andrew
(In the Pirelli edition that turned up with the Polo GTI)

That was a long old day for you boys wasn't it?! 
No worries, we had a late finish and Alex got a Chinese over my neck of the woods but it was worth it, I can feel the improvements in all areas.

Yours is also very smart, did you get the brake wear all sorted? 

Yes fella, I'll be doing Rockingham and Bedford track days this summer although I guess that's a bit far for you too travel, is it not?

[Burbs22]

Long enough! Not going to make a habit of it that's for sure  !
Good stuff glad you can feel the improvement looks wicked that's for sure  .
Yea I will get it sorted makes total sense I probably got them REALLY hot when I started to notice the change in them. Going to get the RS3 ducts and try again with new pads  !
I want to go to Bedford some time but this year I'm focusing on my Saywell charity days at goodwood :-). Next year will be better off financial wise and will throw a couple more in around the Saywell days

[simonp]

Thank you Mr P!
Purely as they look a bit lost on the regular S-Line kit, but they suit the S3 image so perhaps I should've kept them you're right 

What are you summer wheels these days?

The ones that came with the car. I've not written all that much about it coz it's staying standard, but you can see it on the Turinis by clicking that bit under my name...

[rdfcpete]

Long enough! Not going to make a habit of it that's for sure  !
Good stuff glad you can feel the improvement looks wicked that's for sure  .
Yea I will get it sorted makes total sense I probably got them REALLY hot when I started to notice the change in them. Going to get the RS3 ducts and try again with new pads  !
I want to go to Bedford some time but this year I'm focusing on my Saywell charity days at goodwood :-). Next year will be better off financial wise and will throw a couple more in around the Saywell days

Ha. Did you stay out late on the beers?
Thanks fella 

Nice, what pads are you banking on?
Bedford is good fun, nice and open so you can push hard and there's little risk of hitting something in most cases if you get it wrong.

I guess Goodwood isn't too far from you in theory? 

Thank you Mr P!
Purely as they look a bit lost on the regular S-Line kit, but they suit the S3 image so perhaps I should've kept them you're right 

What are you summer wheels these days?

The ones that came with the car. I've not written all that much about it coz it's staying standard, but you can see it on the Turinis by clicking that bit under my name...

Just reminded myself you're in an LCR?! They work a treat on the grey paintwork. I suppose they are an ideal winter wheel.

[simonp]

No R, please, they don't make those anymore (yet?) 

[rdfcpete]

No R, please, they don't make those anymore (yet?) 

LC, sorry! Happy with it all in all?
They're super rare around here, gets my vote on the Turinis

...should you decide to sell 

[simonp]

I wasn't, but it's a lot better since adding some new tyres to the mix. The OEM Bridgestones were rubbish, but I've stuck some Michelin PSS on the front and all is dandy with the traction now. The LED headlights are a bit pants, though!