This is an enthusiast's guide for those who enjoy their 8L A3. Some aspects of the guide may apply to Volkswagen's Mk4 Golf and Bora as well as Audi's Mk1 TT.

My name is Raymond and I frequent a number of forums both local to Australia and global as rayray086. I've created this blog for me, as I'm a bit OCD in keeping all the info I need in one package. As of July 2011, my A3T is my daily driver and it is stock standard. I came out of an 8V Mk3 so there's plenty of power for me from the stock 1.8T. I'm mainly interested in the suspension and aesthetics side of things currently. I'm a part-time student currently and have no mechanical qualifications, just a passion in all things automobile.

I'll eventually use this as an outlet to document my build, so I'll be using the appropriate tags/labels to make them easy to find.

As I add info/articles/blogposts on, I hope you guys who make their way to my blog will find the information helpful! Don't be afraid to comment away either - I like getting feedback and knowing that people are reading this.

29 October, 2011

005 - Progress Oct '11

Wished I had a more catchy title, but nope, nothing interesting done yet.

The A3's almost at 163,000km.  At this rate, I'll be doing another oil change towards the end of the year.

I've bought a lot of things since the last build entry.  Mostly from eBay, some from forums:

  • VIAIR dual 444C compressor pack (used)
  • Dakota Digital Odyssey II (used)
  • Dieselgeek Sigma 5 short shifter
  • ESP 3-button facelifted cluster for LHD (used)
  • RHS stubby mirror (used)
  • Two 3-gallon 5-port alloy tanks
  • AccuAir VU4 valve manifold
  • Aftermarket centre armrest (original's were wayyy too expensive, even used ones)
  • Richbrook brushed satin silver ball gear knob (thinking of selling and going OEM)
  • Front map light in soul black (used)

Most haven't arrived yet though.  Also bought some tools including a Ridgid 1/4" tube bender and an Imperial-Eastman flaring tool, both used but in very good condition.  I've also got some more purchases to make in the near future, including BagYard Bombers (front and rear complete setup) and other airride stuff (lines, fittings, switchbox and safety-related bits like check valves and water traps), coolant bottle (mine's brown as fuck), new strut mounts for the airstruts... A whole lot more too but those would be the priority.

Summer's approaching in Sydney too and the first time I switched on the AC on a hot day, the compressor decided to die on me.  Went to the AC specialist on this one - got it back today along with a big dent in the wallet, but it had to be done...

I was also given some 8L S3 17" Avus wheels too from my mate Pedro.  Speaking of free things, another mate of mine, Stephen, gave me a few things too, including a JCAP for the coolant cap and LED festoon bulbs for the rear number plates.  He also fitted them up for me when we visited Zen Garage last week.  Came out awesome; made me eager to match the rest of the white (read: yellowy) interior and exterior lights.  Pedro also gave me a boost gauge, universal gauge pod, driver's side vent pod, 42DD catch can and Thule roof racks that he used for his 8L S3 (now sold).

Also bought an old DSLR again.  Realised I needed one to document the build.  I'll have pics for this blog entry ready by Sunday.

Oh, one pic from a VWG DIY Day, thanks to Cameron:


Once uni moves out of the way, I'll be able to get stuck into the install part of things.  Excited!
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  1. Evan MarcusJanuary 24, 2013 at 6:06 PM

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