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Offline DaveyCupra

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Cheap OEM spec brand new S3 Intercooler!
« on: November 16, 2009, 08:47:41 am »
Hi guys, I found this OEM spec S3 intercooler on ebay, do you think this is a good price, I know there is no need to get one just yet as winter is upon us, but it would maybe make a worthwhile investment for the summer months.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nissens-Turbo-Intercooler-AUDI-A3-S3-Mk2-2-0-TFSi-03_W0QQitemZ180417654598QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2a01baef46
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Re: Cheap OEM spec brand new S3 Intercooler!
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2009, 08:56:21 am »
??? plastic end tanks and pretty much the same price as an OEM S3 cooler - not the bargain it seems....
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Re: Cheap OEM spec brand new S3 Intercooler!
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2009, 09:05:02 am »
I was under the impression the Audi Dealer's charged much more for them? Do you have a link to somewhere I can get a genuine Audi one for around the same dosh mate?

Also I think that pic is for an example image only, the cooler is all aluminium like the OEM audi part as far as I am aware.
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Re: Cheap OEM spec brand new S3 Intercooler!
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2009, 09:16:12 am »
The s3 cooler is what i use on my motor, metal end caps and larger core than the cupra standard, and its doing a great job so far...

i can get these for about 150-180 new
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Re: Cheap OEM spec brand new S3 Intercooler!
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2009, 09:27:49 am »
Great price there mate, :congrats: would you be able to supply me with one to Northern Ireland for that price nearer the time?  :signLOL:
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Re: Cheap OEM spec brand new S3 Intercooler!
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2009, 09:29:03 am »
Should be able to yeah PM sent
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Re: Cheap OEM spec brand new S3 Intercooler!
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2009, 09:33:44 am »
Let us know also Wayne.  :happy2:

My mates lost out on a few recently. 
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Re: Cheap OEM spec brand new S3 Intercooler!
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2009, 12:39:01 pm »
How much bigger is the S3 cooler compared to the standard?
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Re: Cheap OEM spec brand new S3 Intercooler!
« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2009, 12:56:09 pm »
Quote from: martziniuk on November 16, 2009, 12:39:01 pm
How much bigger is the S3 cooler compared to the standard?

standard



s3



both

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Re: Cheap OEM spec brand new S3 Intercooler!
« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2009, 01:48:22 pm »
that looks like a good mod, is it a straight fit and do you need to use different hoses, or even those from the S3 ?
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Re: Cheap OEM spec brand new S3 Intercooler!
« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2009, 01:54:54 pm »
straight fit, you need to use the s3 hoses yes :)

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Re: Cheap OEM spec brand new S3 Intercooler!
« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2009, 02:47:08 pm »
Reading the US forums, it would appear that the "new" S3 IC does indeed have plastic ends with a slightly different part number to it's all aluminium brother.
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Re: Cheap OEM spec brand new S3 Intercooler!
« Reply #12 on: November 16, 2009, 02:48:37 pm »
why would they take a step back ??
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Re: Cheap OEM spec brand new S3 Intercooler!
« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2009, 03:29:22 pm »
Quote from: cuprak1 on November 16, 2009, 02:48:37 pm
why would they take a step back ??

I think it's cheaper to make...
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Re: Cheap OEM spec brand new S3 Intercooler!
« Reply #14 on: November 16, 2009, 03:49:46 pm »
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I'd go for the TSH (THS?) rather than any with plastic ends.
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