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A3 Link to the galaxy of the utmost understated wisdom,... - 5/24/2007 6:49:32 AM    Chef DA BEARS!!! Posts: 3698 Joined: 3/11/2006 Status: offline If you are new to the A3, then welcome!   Please use this as a link to update yourself with some great discussions on the topics of most interest for our cars.   Please feel free to add to each discussion and leave links and thoughts that will further our knowledge. Breaking in your new car What type of oil should I use? How often should I change my oil? First great discussion on 2.0T chipping Discussion on Chips for the 2.0T - Here too! - Chip for the A3 3.2L Air Intake Discussion - 2008 AEM CAI installation with pictures What are the best CAI, and definitiion?  - EVOMS CAI Review What are the exhausts available for the A3? What are the best tires & tire sizes for the A3? Tires cupping or feathering? 2.0T or 3.2L? or Good discussion here too! Upgrading to the HID/Xenon headlights? VAG-COM adjustments for the HID/Xenon headlight installation After-market bluetooth installation? Information on the VAG-COM Software/Hardware VAG-COM adjustment procedures for basic mods AWE Boost Gauge Info/Installation Suspension upgrades, to include springs, cups, coilovers: - KW V2 coilover review and info thread - H&R Springs review and info thread - Coilover installation price discussion Sports Suspension or Premium/Basic? Steering Assist Mod - For 2006 A3''''s only DSG vs Manual? Extended Warranty and Dealer Maintenance Discussion  Rear Sway Bar Discussion Is the S3 coming to NA? - Simple Answer > No What''''s a BOV/DV? & Another Here Forge DV - with Pictures Ashtray Delete DIY w/Pics Why does my A3 use oil? Squeaky brakes? Sudden Power Loss Problem/Discussion Oil brands that meet the 502 00 Audi spec Mobil 0w40 is what I use - need to compile list A3 IPod Integration issues & solutions Windows leaking water? Will my chipped A3 beat an EVO? Online Part Stores for the A3: AF Web-site Sponsors ECS Tuning Eurocode Tuning TKO Motorwerks German Parts Online AEM More Online shops below on reply# 7 Cheers! < Message edited by Chef -- 6/4/2008 6:48:55 PM > _____________________________ A3 NOOBS look HERE! Bone Stock!!! Post #: 1

RE: A3 Newbies Info Link - 5/24/2007 7:33:45 AM    eltonsi Posts: 284 Joined: 4/2/2007 Status: offline Which one is better 3.2 or 2.0T? DSG vs Manual? Is the S3 coming to NA? Is there a manual 3.2? Is there a 2.0T Q? . . . Will my chipped A3 beat an EVO? (in reply to Chef) Post #: 2

RE: A3 Newbies Info Link - 5/24/2007 8:08:30 AM    Chef DA BEARS!!! Posts: 3698 Joined: 3/11/2006 Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: eltonsi Which one is better 3.2 or 2.0T? DSG vs Manual? Is the S3 coming to NA? Is there a manual 3.2? Is there a 2.0T Q? . . . Will my chipped A3 beat an EVO? LOL Definitely some great questions.   The answer to one might save some embarrassment later on the street. Cheers! _____________________________ A3 NOOBS look HERE! Bone Stock!!! (in reply to eltonsi) Post #: 3

RE: A3 Newbies Info Link - 5/24/2007 5:24:42 PM    olivier Posts: 363 Joined: 3/29/2007 From: Lat: 28.06 Lon: -82.73 Status: offline So I guess you got tired of me PM you with all noob questions, hey? Thanks Chef! (you have to say this the South Park way with a little bit of irony in it) On a serious note, I would add link to website for Audi accessories, upgrades, etc. I know there is a section but it is not really easy to find stuff or updated. And I would love to start the DSG vs. Manual thread....... Added: If you are going to talk about the S3, then why not the TDI and convertible??? But isn’t that the rumor section? I am guessing that most people are always wandering about the warranty issue when modding. Something that has also being discussed is the maintenance program that Audi has: 5K, 15K, 25K… You may also want to add links to the DIY section: de-badging, how to detail your car, etc… Added again: Apaprently the DSG vs. manual is going to get a little tougher that now VW is going to debut the 7 speed box... http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/25/vw-to-debut-7-speed-dsg-at-end-of-year/ http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/news.php?sid=733&page=1 < Message edited by olivier -- 5/25/2007 9:00:23 AM > _____________________________ FamilyGuy Peter: I'm getting an Audi! Brian: Peter, there's a "T." That says "audit." P: No, Brian, it's a foreign car, the "T" is silent. Sweet, I'm getting an Audi! (in reply to Chef) Post #: 4

RE: A3 Newbies Info Link - 5/24/2007 8:27:09 PM    Chef DA BEARS!!! Posts: 3698 Joined: 3/11/2006 Status: offline I don't have any problem answering questions for Audi enthusiasts.   It's just that the same questions keep popping up again and again, and I'd like to make a quick and easy referrence for the most popular items.   Hopefully we can add to those threads and make them better as well. I think we need a separate thread for the DIY items.   That can be added later. Cheers! _____________________________ A3 NOOBS look HERE! Bone Stock!!! (in reply to olivier) Post #: 5

RE: A3 Newbies Info Link - 5/24/2007 9:09:50 PM    quadric Posts: 153 Joined: 11/14/2006 From: Austin, TX Status: offline LoL some of those posts were started by me, does that make me a total noob or what P.S. I think some of the links are screwy. These are mashed together for some reason: Chip for the A3 3.2L What tires fit the A3, including offset? What are the best CAI, and definitiion? and these: Why does my A3 use oil? Will my chipped A3 beat an EVO? < Message edited by quadric -- 5/24/2007 9:12:15 PM > _____________________________ '06 A3 2.0T w/DSG AWE Boost Gauge, EvoMS CAI, APR DP & Exhaust, APR ECU, Koni C/Os, Neuspeed RSB, Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 Soon: Forge DV, Brembo Brake Kit Photos (in reply to Chef) Post #: 6

RE: A3 Newbies Info Link - 5/24/2007 9:56:12 PM    odroggy Posts: 106 Joined: 4/16/2007 Status: offline Will my chipped A3 beat an EVO? >>>> Yes tuning web Induktion Motorsports S3 turbo kit Blinder Laserjammer Audi DIY (Do It Yourself) MJM Autohaus - 210-DUB-PART Tunershop Rapid Parts APTuning - Engine | Audi & VW autoparts The Performance Driver North American Motorsports: Aftermarket Parts and Accessories . ..:. Neuspeed The Official Site .:.. . Edge Racing - Support NGP Racing - OnLine Store Twenty Squared Tuning ® Welcome to GMP Performance "Quality Automotive Accessories" _____________________________ S3 Power (in reply to quadric) Post #: 7

RE: A3 Newbies Info Link - 5/24/2007 10:38:54 PM    eltonsi Posts: 284 Joined: 4/2/2007 Status: offline Your chipped A3 will beat an EVO when you are smoking whatever odroggy is. (in reply to odroggy) Post #: 8

RE: A3 Newbies Info Link - 5/25/2007 6:40:46 AM    olivier Posts: 363 Joined: 3/29/2007 From: Lat: 28.06 Lon: -82.73 Status: offline odroggy, was that the list of recommended websites or just your mod list so you can beat your Evo friend? _____________________________ FamilyGuy Peter: I'm getting an Audi! Brian: Peter, there's a "T." That says "audit." P: No, Brian, it's a foreign car, the "T" is silent. Sweet, I'm getting an Audi! (in reply to eltonsi) Post #: 9

RE: A3 Newbies Info Link - 5/25/2007 6:47:30 AM    mattrazzo   Posts: 37 Joined: 4/13/2007 Status: offline Moderator:  sticky... _____________________________ 2007 A3 DSG Sline | All options | Lava Grey | APR 3" turbo-back exhaust and SW | EVOMS intake | Forge DV | ceramic tint | Hartmann RS4 18" reps (in reply to eltonsi) Post #: 10

RE: A3 Newbies Info Link - 5/25/2007 10:45:40 AM    Audinam   SoCal Crew Member Posts: 1644 Joined: 4/14/2006 Status: offline Gosh, after this Thread, there will NEVER be an other newbie post until the next line of A3's coming out in 2010.  _____________________________ (in reply to mattrazzo) Post #: 11

RE: A3 Newbies Info Link - 5/25/2007 1:10:28 PM    Chef DA BEARS!!! Posts: 3698 Joined: 3/11/2006 Status: offline I seriously doubt that.   I was hoping to pull from some of the best discussion that can continue to be developed as time goes along and information improves.   It helps me too.   Now I don't have to go digging back through hundreds of posts looking for one particular discussion we had 6 months ago. Cheers! _____________________________ A3 NOOBS look HERE! Bone Stock!!! (in reply to Audinam) Post #: 12

RE: A3 Newbies Info Link - 5/26/2007 12:25:42 AM    Audinam   SoCal Crew Member Posts: 1644 Joined: 4/14/2006 Status: offline i wonder what my first discussion on this forum was with you Chef, heck, that was a year and a half ago.  we've gone a long way!!! _____________________________ (in reply to Chef) Post #: 13

RE: A3 Newbies Info Link - 5/26/2007 6:41:26 AM    Chef DA BEARS!!! Posts: 3698 Joined: 3/11/2006 Status: offline Yeah, it was fun going back to some of our first discussions with Night, You and I.   The earliest link on this thread is to the fall of 2005, which is before any of us joined.   I also saw my first noob post.   It's amazing how far I've come on this car, and all the mods I've done to it. Cheers! _____________________________ A3 NOOBS look HERE! Bone Stock!!! (in reply to Audinam) Post #: 14

RE: A3 Newbies Info Link - 5/26/2007 8:50:18 AM    azoceanblue Posts: 101 Joined: 10/27/2006 Status: offline Audinam, where did you get your coilover's installed? I had thought you mentioned it in your review, but the installer's name seems to have disappeared (in reply to Audinam) Post #: 15

RE: A3 Newbies Info Link - 5/27/2007 9:02:30 AM    Chef DA BEARS!!! Posts: 3698 Joined: 3/11/2006 Status: offline TTT _____________________________ A3 NOOBS look HERE! Bone Stock!!! (in reply to azoceanblue) Post #: 16

RE: A3 Newbies Info Link - 5/31/2007 8:53:47 PM    odroggy Posts: 106 Joined: 4/16/2007 Status: offline recommandd webb _____________________________ S3 Power (in reply to olivier) Post #: 17

RE: A3 Newbies Info Link - 10/18/2007 7:43:28 PM    Chef DA BEARS!!! Posts: 3698 Joined: 3/11/2006 Status: offline Bumpity Bump _____________________________ A3 NOOBS look HERE! Bone Stock!!! (in reply to odroggy) Post #: 18

RE: A3 Information Link - nOOb starting point! - 12/20/2007 7:05:17 AM    chifanpoe Posts: 17 Joined: 12/20/2007 From: WA Status: offline Thanks for all the great links Chef! I have been reading all the great posts from the members. Just ordered a 2008 A3, now just have to wait 9-10 weeks for it to arrive! I am very excited for the new car. Thanks again to all that made the FAQ happen! (in reply to Chef) Post #: 19

RE: A3 Information Link - nOOb starting point! - 2/17/2008 10:20:13 AM    Chef DA BEARS!!! Posts: 3698 Joined: 3/11/2006 Status: offline For the love of knowledge! _____________________________ A3 NOOBS look HERE! Bone Stock!!! (in reply to chifanpoe) Post #: 20

RE: A3 Information Link - nOOb starting point! - 2/19/2008 2:34:50 PM    Woodhead2k Posts: 842 Joined: 3/12/2007 Status: offline Here is a great link to pretty much all the tech specs: http://www.audiworld.com/news/05/losangeles/a3/06a3specs.pdf Hope this is useful! _____________________________ - 2004 S4 - Red/Black - 6M - Cold Weather - Bose - Convenience - Premium - http://woodhead2k.deviantart.com All women need a "try-me" button. (in reply to Chef) Post #: 21

RE: A3 Information Link - nOOb starting point! - 3/12/2008 4:17:53 PM    trentune_f   Posts: 32 Joined: 5/23/2007 Status: offline Just FYI - Newly updated - Technical Service Bulletin Engine oils that meet Audi oil quality standards 502 00 and 505 01 http://www.audiusa.com/etc/medialib/cms4imp/audi2/aoa/company/aoa-specific.Par.0023.File.pdf (in reply to Woodhead2k) Post #: 22

RE: A3 Information Link - nOOb starting point! - 7/9/2008 9:17:22 PM    bmanncsus   Posts: 12 Joined: 7/6/2008 Status: offline Has anyone had any luck with an aftermarket bluetooth install that worked with the steering wheel? (in reply to trentune_f) Post #: 23

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