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Re: Audi A3 8L 3.2 V6 DSG Quattro
« Reply #30 on: October 31, 2013, 10:38:01 pm »
So much work, looking great bud. :happy2:

TNX mate  :happy2:

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Re: Audi A3 8L 1.8T Quattro Stage 3 Revo
« Reply #31 on: December 14, 2013, 11:12:51 pm »
New clutch but a stock one for now



other new parts



thanks to siliconhoses again



bought some INOX pipes and elbows



 rewired the headlights





learning to TIG weld (some welds are better some ...well )





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Re: Audi A3 8L 1.8T Quattro Stage 3 Revo
« Reply #32 on: January 29, 2014, 11:36:46 am »
Recieved the parts I ordered for the exhaust and got working











polished and tighten the IC pipes







Porsche oil cap



made the intake pipe





got all the previous paint and other stuff off the front bumper



then bought these:



for this:





refurbished mu Bilstein B16 PSS9 and bought some new but stock parts



tinted the windows (front 30% rear 50%)





the engine bay is looking Sweet ( for me at least )  :jumpmove:



More to come as end is near ;)
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Re: Audi A3 8L 1.8T Quattro Stage 3 Revo
« Reply #33 on: January 29, 2014, 12:51:14 pm »
looking fantastic!

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Re: Audi A3 8L 1.8T Quattro Stage 3 Revo
« Reply #34 on: February 11, 2014, 09:01:54 am »
more new parts











adapters for the red RS4 coils



and spark plugs



new wheel nuts (Porsche)
 


and some entertainment



painted the under hood plastics



and the engine bay finished



painted the front bumper



and ...











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Re: Audi A3 8L 1.8T Quattro Stage 3 Revo
« Reply #35 on: February 11, 2014, 05:44:49 pm »
Great update. Looks good to go. :happy2:
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Re: Audi A3 8L 1.8T Quattro Stage 3 Revo
« Reply #36 on: February 13, 2014, 11:16:04 am »
Great update. Looks good to go. :happy2:

It was nice till it lasted  :rolleye:

Yesterday this happened:





I guess the timing belt slipped or something ... and I guess I will be taking this road now...


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Re: Audi A3 8L 1.8T Quattro Stage 3 Revo
« Reply #37 on: February 13, 2014, 12:30:26 pm »
 :surprised: :scared:

Sorry to see that mate. That is terrible.  :sad1:
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Re: Audi A3 8L 1.8T Quattro Stage 3 Revo
« Reply #38 on: February 13, 2014, 01:13:11 pm »
:surprised: :scared:

Sorry to see that mate. That is terrible.  :sad1:

I almost killed me  :sad1: I was working on the car for 14 months and I get it on the street for 7 days and this  :sad1: but wont be the last you see of it ...it will get better and faster  :driver:

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Re: Audi A3 8L 1.8T Quattro Stage 3 Revo
« Reply #39 on: February 13, 2014, 04:16:01 pm »
Good to see it hasn't dented your enthusiasm  :happy2:

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Re: Audi A3 8L 1.8T Quattro Stage 3 Revo
« Reply #40 on: February 13, 2014, 04:30:08 pm »
Yeah, pick yourself up and make it even better is the way to go.  :happy2:
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Re: Audi A3 8L 1.8T Quattro Stage 3 Revo
« Reply #41 on: February 13, 2014, 08:16:34 pm »
Thanks guys I will...already ordered the parts  :laugh: now trying to sell the turbo and injectors, and if that happens GTX3076R or GTX3071R  :rolleye: :driver:

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Re: Audi A3 8L 1.8T Quattro Stage 3 Revo
« Reply #42 on: February 14, 2014, 01:30:55 pm »
The reason for everything  :sick:



but I dont give UP!!!

engine out



striped



and the 2.0TFSI (forged) crankshaft



waiting for the rest of the parts (hopefully next week) so the work could continue  :happy2:

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Re: Audi A3 8L 1.8T Quattro Stage 3 Revo
« Reply #43 on: February 14, 2014, 02:29:54 pm »
I love reading threads like these. Its shows the amount of hard work and sweat people put in for their love in cars.

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Re: Audi A3 8L 1.8T Quattro Stage 3 Revo
« Reply #44 on: February 14, 2014, 10:30:20 pm »
Shame to read about the engine failure.
 But glad you aren't giving up.
  Think it would look a lot better with front grills on the bumper with the 4 ring cut outs :)