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Top 5 Mods for the A3?

Old Apr 10, 2007 | 12:31 AM
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Hello,

I was hoping some of you would share what (in your opinion) would be the top five modifications you would do or have done to your A3.
I have done a K&N replacement filter and am looking for a rubber cargo matt. I am leaning towards a rear sway bar next. I only have 12,000 miles on it so I do not want to ruin my factory warranty. I'm located in Denver, Colorado and there a couple of independent shops around hitw good reputations for doing anything I can't.
Red FWD 2.0T, with the opensky option and sport package.

Thanks for the info.

P.S. do you have to pay more for rear speakers? I adjusted mine to the rear today and no music comes out. I have to set it to the front or middle for sound.
 
Old Apr 10, 2007 | 01:49 AM
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Replace the lighter and ashtray assembly with the OEM extra storage bin available on EU-spec models.
 
Old Apr 10, 2007 | 01:49 AM
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get the APR or Revo chip, an intake from Kand N or Evoms, an exhaust, sway bars, 100 octane gas... wooooooot
 
Old Apr 10, 2007 | 06:53 AM
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Yeah, I agree with Adub.......

Get the APR remap, Cold Air Intake, APR full turboback exhaust, Rear Sway Bar and a sitffer Transmission Mount (less weight shifting between gears)......

other mod opntions, suspension, coilovers, sticky tires, tint, KO4 turbo. =)
 
Old Apr 10, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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Thanks for the input, however don't these mods ruin the warranty?
In addittion, how long will the turbo/engine/powertrain really last running at 250hp and 280torque.
Make know mistake I want some more juice I just don't want to fry my ride in 50,000 miles.

Thanks again
 
Old Apr 10, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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Chip (apr) top on my list, and it didn't cancel out my warranty.
 
Old Apr 10, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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Oettinger body kit a close second place on top five mod list.(forgot about that one)
 
Old Apr 10, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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stryker, I was looking into the oettinger stuff, bot crap it seems expenive. The grill (which I'm in love with) $532 US w/o shipping. Or is there a state side dealer for less?
 
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 06:35 AM
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the chip will cancel the warrantly ofcourse, but you can always tune it back to stock mode in any of the programs when to take it to the dealer......... and any engine mods with put pressure on the engine, but as long as you're not redlining everytime you press on the gas, your engine should last for a while.
 
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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Check oettinger prices at cec they are the distributor for the u.s.(its going to be expensive) I'll look for my old bill and write back if i find it.
 

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