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Casey's A3 3.2 quattro
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 9:43 am
by WOMBAT
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!
Re: Casey's A3 3.2 quattro
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 10:43 am
by vt10vt
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!
Re: Casey's A3 3.2 quattro
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 10:59 am
by dana
the turbo should wake that up nicely.
Re: Casey's A3 3.2 quattro
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 11:14 am
by WOMBAT
dana wrote:the turbo should wake that up nicely.
My thoughts exactly
Re: Casey's A3 3.2 quattro
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 8:42 pm
by PRY4SNO
Nice!! Lots of subtle Euro bits and bobs to add some cachet to that vintage.
Re: Casey's A3 3.2 quattro
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 6:31 am
by chaloux
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
Re: Casey's A3 3.2 quattro
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 9:59 am
by WOMBAT
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.
Re: Casey's A3 3.2 quattro
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2017 10:45 am
by Silverswift85
Nice choice!
Casey's A3 3.2 quattro
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2017 1:55 pm
by WOMBAT
Another wheel bearing later and threw some S4 mirror caps on
Re: Casey's A3 3.2 quattro
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 12:48 pm
by 90quattrocoupe
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.
Re: Casey's A3 3.2 quattro
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2017 10:50 am
by vt10vt
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.
Casey's A3 3.2 quattro
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:30 pm
by WOMBAT
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
Re: Casey's A3 3.2 quattro
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:31 pm
by WOMBAT
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!
Re: Casey's A3 3.2 quattro
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 7:34 am
by dana
Nice, I thought it looked lower.