Hello. Been a while
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Hello. Been a while
I have been driving back and forth to Boston from Fairfield CT every week since early Decmber. VT on the weekends.My 06 A3 has been a joy and well used. Just under 30,000 on it. lots of mods that I have discussed in past since new and few problems. I warp back and forth.
A couple of notes:
1) My STOP TECH Drilled Rotors and rear stock rotors are gone after 20,000 miles. car is at shop today. 3 track events and lots of 100 MPH plus commuting and I guess I get what I deserve.
Interesting note is that shop who is a STOP TECH dealer suggests getting the less expensive slotted rotors, not the cross drilled "top of the line" most expensive I bought originally. They say they have less problems and longer life.
2) Talk about codes! At my overdue 25,000 here is what the computer said.
7 Faults. Cat System efficiency Below Threshold, Intake Man Runner seting not completed, Intake manifold Flap stuck open, Random / Multiple Cylinder Misfires Detected, Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected, Cyl 4 misfire Detected and Cyl 2 Misfire Detected. CAR RUNS FINE. Gotta assume it is just a bit confused by all the mods and hard driving.
3) Thinking BIGGER TURBO. I had bad luck with APR and switched to GIAC but system looks complete and tempting. WHO HAS A TURBO UPGRADE OUT THERE? Ideas?
Thanks
Scott
06 A3 2.0T 6 spd, Front Drive, H&R Springs and Adjustable rearBar, Bilstein Sports, Neuspeed Stiffener thingy, OZ wheels with Yoko AVS, STOP TECH Big Breaks up front and stainless lines all around, APR Turbo Back exhaust, GIAC program 93 oct, Upgraded fuel pump, Modified exhaust hanger braket and EVO Intake.
A couple of notes:
1) My STOP TECH Drilled Rotors and rear stock rotors are gone after 20,000 miles. car is at shop today. 3 track events and lots of 100 MPH plus commuting and I guess I get what I deserve.
Interesting note is that shop who is a STOP TECH dealer suggests getting the less expensive slotted rotors, not the cross drilled "top of the line" most expensive I bought originally. They say they have less problems and longer life.
2) Talk about codes! At my overdue 25,000 here is what the computer said.
7 Faults. Cat System efficiency Below Threshold, Intake Man Runner seting not completed, Intake manifold Flap stuck open, Random / Multiple Cylinder Misfires Detected, Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected, Cyl 4 misfire Detected and Cyl 2 Misfire Detected. CAR RUNS FINE. Gotta assume it is just a bit confused by all the mods and hard driving.
3) Thinking BIGGER TURBO. I had bad luck with APR and switched to GIAC but system looks complete and tempting. WHO HAS A TURBO UPGRADE OUT THERE? Ideas?
Thanks
Scott
06 A3 2.0T 6 spd, Front Drive, H&R Springs and Adjustable rearBar, Bilstein Sports, Neuspeed Stiffener thingy, OZ wheels with Yoko AVS, STOP TECH Big Breaks up front and stainless lines all around, APR Turbo Back exhaust, GIAC program 93 oct, Upgraded fuel pump, Modified exhaust hanger braket and EVO Intake.
