Audi S3 8P3 CustomCode Stage 2 PSS

[AdamD]

I obviously don't need the paddle shifts but they can be unbolted as far as I know...

How come you didn't order one for a manual? A bit late now of course, but europrice.us sells them (and with the S3 logo rather than S Line): Steering Wheel | S3 Flat-Bottom

[guile]

How come you didn't order one for a manual? A bit late now of course, but europrice.us sells them (and with the S3 logo rather than S Line): Steering Wheel | S3 Flat-Bottom

bought it off the oz audi forum for a good price, the s3 emblem has bee ordered from the main steeler...

it's also a SQ5 wheel and airbag which believe it or not is more compatible than the 8v wheel...

[AdamD]

it's also a SQ5 wheel and airbag which believe it or not is more compatible than the 8v wheel...

Interesting. Will you be able to get all the buttons working? I know several people have attempted - and failed - to fit MQB-platform wheels to pre-MQB (eg PQ35) platform cars. I guess the SQ5's wheel looks like that of the 8V S3 but runs different electronics.

[guile]

yep full functionality, there are two parts to getting the right wheel...

one of the key items is the buttons on left hand side. see in my photo that the key is blank without markings and the one in your link is marked...

second point is ensuring the airbag is a two stage airbag...

[guile]

a few minor updates with some photos of the wheel swap I did recently, new for old...



some might wonder why I changed it but for me the slightly extra thickness of the wheel was worth the change...



had to remove the paddles...



and repin the the connector...



but I reckon it was worth it...

[guile]

been a bit slow lately but I thoroughly enjoyed yesterday's euro event at lakeside, it provided a much needed injection of enthusiasm. mainly due to a passenger seat session in Barry's TT, thanks Baz and apologies if my finger nail marks are still imprinted in your Jesus rail...



I've been jealous of some of the semi's that are being used on track days so if you can't beat them, join them. big thanks to Al for these two Hankook's and another pair on the way shortly...



been on torqbytes website and keen to order the lpfp pump controller and up the performance, more to come soon...

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and had it's 32,000k birthday...

[Mad TT 08]

and had it's 32,000k birthday...

Good to have you along for the ride
Mines gone 280000klm


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[guile]

Good to have you along for the ride
Mines gone 280000klm

looks clean there Baz, i don't think i've ever seen your wheels red...

[guile]

decided to change the oil this weekend as an interim in between full services due to a bit of track time lately. bought this little lot to make the job easy...



and because I didn't want to mess around with jacks and axle stands I picked up these caravan levellers, plenty of room for an oil change once the cars on these...



for anyone who hasn't changed the oil before its very easy with the right gear, thought I'd take a photo at each step incase it helps others. this is the oil filter which is accessible once you have removed the under tray via the 8 torx25 screws (4 each side)...



this is the filter housing after the dust cover is removed...



and this is a new tool I bought for draining the oil out of the housing. you can use other methods but after years of working on cars saving money and making do with whatever tools I had, its nice to have the right gear. it makes it so much easier and cleaner process...



draining oil from the housing...



36mm socket for removing the filter housing, rotate anticlockwise as usual...



I sat the filter housing on the bowl while i went to get the new filter and some long nose pliers to remove the o-ring...



pretty much all the tools you need to do the job...



and the torque wrench if you're nervous about cracking the housing like me, 25nm for tightening torque...



comparison between old and new filter colour...



and finally back together with an ezitap to drop the oil without removing a sump plug next time...