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[Rob Cote]

AUDI needs to do this one

ftfy

[NYCameron]

Change the passenger airbag light from orange to red.

http://forums.motivemag.com/showthread.php?2616444

can we get this one stickied? when I wanted to do this, the one in the sticky had ALL broken links

[krazyboi]

can we get this one stickied? when I wanted to do this, the one in the sticky had ALL broken links

PM drew138

[Willie Gee]

Just posted on with pictures:

http://forums.fourtitude.com/showthr...al-and-LED-mod

[Willie Gee]

More info on this?

Just posted a detailed thread with pics:


http://forums.fourtitude.com/showthr...al-and-LED-mod

[tp.]

Rent a A3 zip car.
swap parts you want off it.

free ****!!!

[groesche]

Is there any info on how to do this on a '12? Ive looked around but didn't find what I was looking for.
I found a couple of threads but either I got lost or it did not apply.

Nevermind, I figured it out

[newSWARTZ]

Rent a A3 zip car.
swap parts you want off it.

free ****!!!

How come I never thought of this!

[krazyboi]

How come I never thought of this!

b/c this type of thinking only comes from someone w/ a tp in their handle

[Rob Cote]

newSWARTP.Z

[t_white]

Rent a A3 zip car.
swap parts you want off it.

free ****!!!

Ive actually done this to a mkV jetta rental car I had, for a friend haha.

[NYCameron]

Rent a A3 zip car.
swap parts you want off it.

free ****!!!

lol
I was actually going to do that!

I think I might just swap the whole shifter mechanism from a newer one so I can get the s-tronic knob without having to worry about twisting the blue pin thingy

[rebelxtnut]

Plasti-dip the grill and the mirror caps. Also the rear rings if you dont want to spend the 7 dollars for ebay black rings.

Also if your super cheap you can plasti-dip your stock wheels, or whatever wheels you have.

[Willie Gee]

Got a DIY on mirror cap removal? I might do this...

[neu318]

Got a DIY on mirror cap removal? I might do this...

It's really simple.

1) push mirror glass in towards the car
2) carefully pry glass off from the outer part
3) unplug heating element cables from glass
4) unscrew two screws underneath mirror
5) pull housing upwards

[beckermanex]

Plasti-dip the grill and the mirror caps. Also the rear rings if you dont want to spend the 7 dollars for ebay black rings.

Also if your super cheap you can plasti-dip your stock wheels, or whatever wheels you have.

I'm super cheap! Please elaborate on Plasti-dipping!

[Rob Cote]

I'm super cheap! Please elaborate on Plasti-dipping!

You just dip it in plastic.

[cldub]

I'm super cheap! Please elaborate on Plasti-dipping!

LMGTFY

...had to

[MisterJJ]

I'm super cheap! Please elaborate on Plasti-dipping!

http://www.plastidip.com/

[tp.]

i plasti dip my tools..thats about it.. and maybe my RC car parts

[t_white]

Im gonna start plasti-dipping my beer.... and maybe my girlfriend when she falls asleep.

[rebelxtnut]

Im gonna start plasti-dipping my beer.... and maybe my girlfriend when she falls asleep.

It does stick to skin with relative ease. Peels off pretty easy too

[MisterJJ]

It does stick to skin with relative ease. Peels off pretty easy too

My mind just went straight to the gutter on that one.

[Willie Gee]

It's really simple.

1) push mirror glass in towards the car
2) carefully pry glass off from the outer part
3) unplug heating element cables from glass
4) unscrew two screws underneath mirror
5) pull housing upwards

Thanks!

[$$Rich$$]

I'm super cheap! Please elaborate on Plasti-dipping!

i did the grill on my exploder a year or so ago, still looks great
if you have menards they sell it, Ace hardware also does, (menards is a few $$ cheaper per can)
it is under $7 at menards, $9 something at ace..

[cldub]

i did the grill on my exploder a year or so ago, still looks great
if you have menards they sell it, Ace hardware also does, (menards is a few $$ cheaper per can)
it is under $7 at menards, $9 something at ace..

Home Depot as well ~$7 a can. Not sure about Lowe's

[dreaminga3]

For sport seats: improve the lumbar support (or any other shaping) by removing the seatback and padding where you want. There's a lumbar mechanism already in there that you can use for a base. I got the best results by using a rolled up newspaper in front of the existing lumbar.
Also, I increased the tilt on the lower seat by putting inserts under the front of the seat brackets that bolt to the floor. WARNING: customize the inserts so they give flush mount to the bracket and the floor so that the impact strength isn't compromised. I.E., don't use washers!


Dogbone insert! Even on DSG it makes a difference on wheel hop.

Ashtray delete

Paint/plastidip/fusion the grill

For older cars, replace the diverter valve with the latest version. I had a small leak without ever knowing it. Made a very enjoyable improvement.

Tint!

Put removeable limo tint on the openskye.

OEM-style LED DRLs in the fog light brackets. There are a couple of Philips brand that fit well.

Service plans: PCV, intake flapper motor, etc. FREE!

HPFP cam follower (preemptive)

Add more 12 v power sockets. I put one on the firewall in the driver footwell so I can plug in my iphone on that side without running a cord across the dash.

If you keep the factory wheels, when it's time to replace your tires, go up one size to 235/45/17. Surprisingly effective in giving a more aggressive look without getting any tire bulge.

I'll add more when I've got some time.

[cldub]

Service plans: PCV, intake flapper motor, etc. FREE!

HPFP cam follower (preemptive)

Free once they fail. Audi won't cover it as a preemptive measure, unless they changed something about it recently

[beckermanex]

i did the grill on my exploder a year or so ago, still looks great
if you have menards they sell it, Ace hardware also does, (menards is a few $$ cheaper per can)
it is under $7 at menards, $9 something at ace..

We don't have Menards here Been to one once, it was awesome, didn't see anyone wanting to Crash my Yard though

[sleepy3]

Free once they fail. Audi won't cover it as a preemptive measure, unless they changed something about it recently

no problems with my car and they did pcv, intake flap motor for free, also said the cam follower showed no wear but that sounds like BS

[cldub]

no problems with my car and they did pcv, intake flap motor for free, also said the cam follower showed no wear but that sounds like BS

You lucked out then! Last time I checked with my dealer, they said the intake flap motor was only a TSB, and I'd still have to pay for it

[sleepy3]

You lucked out then! Last time I checked with my dealer, they said the intake flap motor was only a TSB, and I'd still have to pay for it

wahh? thats crazy. my dealer said AoA pays them anyways so might as well do it maybe try another close dealer?

[White_A3]

Hmm interesting mod. Tt rubber
In the engine bay helps keep cool.
Anybody have a part number?

[$$Rich$$]

looks like this turned out to be a pretty good thread thus far

[TBomb]

Hmm interesting mod. Tt rubber
In the engine bay helps keep cool.
Anybody have a part number?

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