Audi A3 8v quattro mods and changes

pwuser148975999891 (Twisted talker) 2021-09-30 13:32:42 +0500 #21

Mirrors

umarabdullah (uma_) 2021-10-05 23:14:26 +0500 #22

Here's an update:
I previously mentioned the awd service (haldex) that I had gotten done. I recently had the car checked and I'm out of luck. The system still does not function.

It's a dead oil pump on the rear diff. It is 350$ and the fluid has to be re drained so a total 8-900$. The dead haldex pump is common on these: A3, s3, rs3, golf r.

On the positive side, I got some nice pictures. Say MashAllah

pwuser148975999891 (Twisted talker) 2021-10-07 23:47:07 +0500 #23

MasahAllah bhai

grotle998 (Salahuddin Karim) 2021-10-16 01:30:54 +0500 #24

Just found this thread, gonna start following this one too now

umarabdullah (uma_) 2021-10-19 04:51:31 +0500 #25

Here's another minor update, I just ordered an oem "air leather" gearshift knob. To complete the s Line interior. It will match the leather on the steering wheel, just like it does on the s Line package cars. will share more pictures when I receive it and install it.

umarabdullah (uma_) 2021-11-04 10:07:09 +0500 #26

So just a quick update, the shift knob came in today and I installed it, I'll attach some photos of the install and the final product. Feel free to share thoughts.

This shows the completed install, so I now have a proper matching air leather wheel and shift knob making the interior akin to that of an "S line" addtion/package

umarabdullah (uma_) 2021-11-06 06:17:34 +0500 #27

Got a new stable mate for the Audi, I needed a second car at home and the Audi was getting too many miles so got a beater for daily.

I found a sweet deal on a black 2016 base model civic. It's got a 2.0 k20c2 (single vtec economy version) and makes 158hp and 139lb/ft of torque. It's got a 6speed manual. I paid just 9,500 CAD for it. Mileage is 140,000km. Here's a picture of it with the Audi. Please say MashAllah.

grotle998 (Salahuddin Karim) 2021-11-06 14:06:03 +0500 #28

Mashallah same car as mine hehe, good decision. a lot of cosmetic mods arw available and cheap for civics in case you feel like spicing it up a bit

pwuser148975999891 (Twisted talker) 2021-11-06 18:36:57 +0500 #29

For 1.3 mill pkr you got a civic....
People back home are getting 2004 model city for this much .... A big lol to us

umarabdullah (uma_) 2021-11-07 07:51:04 +0500 #30

Well to be completely honest this is the most basic model you can buy and also I got it for under what is the market value. These (used) typically start at 13,000CAD and go up to 25,000CAD for the top of the line civic si with 205hp 1.5t, 6 speed manual and LSD. These prices are for 2016-18 (pre facelift)

umarabdullah (uma_) 2021-11-07 07:52:07 +0500 #31

Thank you and you are right alot can be done to these too

umarabdullah (uma_) 2021-11-16 07:03:48 +0500 #32

Okay; Quick update: I have found the time and budget to get the car booked for replacing the awd haldex differential oil pump. InshAllah if all goes well, I should have AWD just before the snow sets in.
I'll update the thread on how it goes.

umarabdullah (uma_) 2021-11-17 09:13:02 +0500 #33

Another update is in the works now. I have successfully acquired some Emmanuelle design linear lowering springs for my car. Once installed, the car should sit about 1.75" or 45mm lower.

pwuser148975999891 (Twisted talker) 2021-11-17 10:32:31 +0500 #34

No speedbumps there haan? Enjoying lowering rides ️️️

umarabdullah (uma_) 2021-11-18 05:19:36 +0500 #35

Speed bumps are rare in school zones etc. They are proper (wider than Pakistani ones) so it's okay.

Drainage sewer caps are the real issue, have to keep swerving even with stock suspension or something will break.

grotle998 (Salahuddin Karim) 2021-11-19 14:37:48 +0500 #36

Do show when these are fitted, preferably a before and after of the side profile

umarabdullah (uma_) 2021-11-20 12:24:47 +0500 #37

InshAllah will post those once parts are installed. As of right now though a string of bad luck hit me. The pcv system (common to get clogged on these engines) got clogged causing excessive pressure build up in the crank case. the pcv system/ oil separator is easy to replace and cheap. I'll diy it and document the process since the method is the same for all vw/audi group cars made after 2011 with the 1.8/2.0 turbo engines. Including our Pakistani A6's.

The reason I know its clogged is the real bummer though. The rear main seal is seeping oil so I'm slowly losing oil, It is critical and needs to be replaced ASAP.

I like to think positively though and I'm looking at this as part of the ownership experience/struggle.

umarabdullah (uma_) 2021-11-23 10:29:44 +0500 #38

okay exciting news today. Got the lowering springs installed today and car drives and look tons better. here's some before and after photos,

Before:

MashAllah, After install:

pwuser148975999891 (Twisted talker) 2021-11-23 18:57:28 +0500 #39

Car mods 5*
Your photography skills 6*

umarabdullah (uma_) 2021-11-23 19:23:38 +0500 #40

It came out pretty well, mashAllah and thankyou