Casey's A3 3.2 quattro

WOMBAT · Post by **WOMBAT** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 9:43 am

Aaaaaand I'm back! After squishing the Honda Element from someone turning left in front of me

and attempting to learn how to love the Mini with months of one on one driving but not getting too far

I have landed my new old Audi. I can say old right? Seems wrong, but it is 10 years old as a 2007.

From the ad:

I've been catching up on some maintenance, wheel bearings and pcv (8hrs labor for a $24 part

And I'm now enjoying it for my first week of commuting! This is my first 2-pedal car and so far I'm enjoying the DSG. This power train makes for some epic power slides in the snow! Very happy to still have a real hand brake!

Already have some fun parts but need to sell me Mini!

vt10vt · Post by **vt10vt** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 10:43 am

Glad to see you back in an Audi!

I've driven and raced Dave Molnar's A3 and it's pretty quick for what it is and a blast in the snow. It's amazing how much power DSG-fast shifts can make up for!

dana · Post by **dana** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 10:59 am

the turbo should wake that up nicely.

WOMBAT · Post by **WOMBAT** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 11:14 am

dana wrote:the turbo should wake that up nicely.

My thoughts exactly

PRY4SNO · Post by **PRY4SNO** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 8:42 pm

Nice!! Lots of subtle Euro bits and bobs to add some cachet to that vintage.

chaloux · Post by **chaloux** » Sat Mar 18, 2017 6:31 am

My father in law has a Sline 2.0t A3, it's pretty sweet. I'll be considering one for my next car if a ttrs doesn't happen lol

WOMBAT · Post by **WOMBAT** » Sat Mar 18, 2017 9:59 am

chaloux wrote:My father in law has a Sline 2.0t A3, it's pretty sweet. I'll be considering one for my next car if a ttrs doesn't happen lol

Oh man, I've seen them under $30k! Dream car for me.

Silverswift85 · Post by **Silverswift85** » Mon Apr 03, 2017 10:45 am

Nice choice!

WOMBAT · Post by **WOMBAT** » Mon Apr 03, 2017 1:55 pm

Another wheel bearing later and threw some S4 mirror caps on

90quattrocoupe · Post by **90quattrocoupe** » Tue Apr 04, 2017 12:48 pm

You should look into a Haldex controller. Had one for the wife's 2008 R32. It was switchable, with 3 settings. Stock, sport and race. Race made the front and rear 50/50, verses the stock when the rear is only when needed.

Greg W.

vt10vt · Post by **vt10vt** » Wed Apr 05, 2017 10:50 am

90quattrocoupe wrote:You should look into a Haldex controller. Had one for the wife's 2008 R32. It was switchable, with 3 settings. Stock, sport and race. Race made the front and rear 50/50, verses the stock when the rear is only when needed.

Greg W.

WOMBAT · Post by **WOMBAT** » Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:30 pm

Some maintenance and some fun stuff!

The A3 had an exhaust leak when I picked it up and I tracked it to one of the flex pipes, so I replaced both.

The offending flex pipe

Replaced and now the car is practically silent... a damn shame for a VR6, but that will have to wait. At least it's safe to sit in while it's idling now.

Also installed my first big boy coilovers, KW V1's. I get it now. Man I love a proper ride. Also installed my Craigslist sourced Karthoum wheels. Really loving the whole package right now!

How it stands now

WOMBAT · Post by **WOMBAT** » Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:31 pm

90quattrocoupe wrote:You should look into a Haldex controller. Had one for the wife's 2008 R32. It was switchable, with 3 settings. Stock, sport and race. Race made the front and rear 50/50, verses the stock when the rear is only when needed.

Greg W.

That is definitely on my must have list!

dana · Post by **dana** » Thu Apr 13, 2017 7:34 am

Nice, I thought it looked lower.