I have an MK3 TTS, very close setup too what I have, and the most helpful video on KZread to instal my Unitronic intercooler. I also installed the charge pipes from Unitronic since I was in the same area. Thank you.

@RatchetWrenches

19 күн бұрын

Awesome! Glad we could help out!

Thanks Bro! I really appreciate these videos, this one saved my a-s installing my new CTS direct fit intercooler on my 18' S3. I ended up taking the entire day, and had to go back and redo a few steps. I also almost mounted the front assembly on unevenly , I caught it at the last second. lol I noticed the hood wasn't flush and the headlight was sticking out too much on one side. I had to really go over everything a second time. lol I was super paranoid working around the refrigerant lines since my 18' S3 has the newer more "environmentally friendly" refrigerant "1234YF". That stuff is STUPID expensive and I didnt want to go the dealer for a recharge. It finally worked out and down here in SC in the Summer, I noticed a tremendous difference. My S3 pulls noticeably harder and effortlessly especially at highway speeds. I was amazed with the results really. Next up Im gonna refer to your other video and do my CTS downpipe and go stage 2 with my 034 tune. I am really falling in love with this platform all over again.

I Would be lost without your vids completely new to the modding thing but got my down pipe and intake in on my 2017 s3 you guys are heroes to the s3 confusion love the vids 💪🏿 keep it going !

@RatchetWrenches

Жыл бұрын

So glad we can be of help honestly that’s what we’re here for! Thanks for supporting us, and stay tuned for more videos!

Best vids since I got my S3

@RatchetWrenches

2 жыл бұрын

That means a lot thank you! Goodluck with your car!

Fitted a Revo intercooler to my facelift S3 it is a tricky job, allow a full day if you are not a mechanic or experienced car tinkerer, fitted a new Forge solid charge pipe at the same time which was slightly easier with the intercooler etc out of the way. Great video, keep them up 👍

@RatchetWrenches

2 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely tricky and time consuming but doable! Thanks for watching! We appreciate the support

Nicely done!

@RatchetWrenches

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

man, these cars are the most difficult I've ever owned to do an intercooler swap. my civic type r took me 30 minutes, just had to take off the bumper lol

I had no idea they put the FMIC behind the A/C condensor. Interesting engineering decision there.

@RatchetWrenches

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s definitely a uniques setup!

I got an 8Y s3 and I appreciate this vid.

@RatchetWrenches

Жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks for walking!

Saving my life bro

@RatchetWrenches

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly save your money and do it yourself it’s really not that hard!

Thanks a lot! Just slid my car in to a ditch so this is helping a lot

@RatchetWrenches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! And damn that’s unfortunate hopefully you’ll get it fixed soon!

On my mk5 gti I made the mistake of stripping off the two airbag plugs on the rad support when I was changing the support. I gotta fix that lol

You doing a follow up video? Just ordered IE v2! Very hype.

@RatchetWrenches

Жыл бұрын

We have other videos on the channel regarding it but none specifically around this mod. But hell yeah, you’ll love those IAT’s

Where you bought the frontal plastics for the rocks? Thanks

Do you think it’s possible to replace the condenser with just removing the bumper and collision bar and the white clips.? I need to replace the condenser but I cannot find any good video for this. If possible it’s favorable to not remove all the things for the radiator or intercooler. Thank you in advance

Does anyone know the intake part number i have the cover not the plastic intake itself

crazy question bro. if i wanted rs3 headlight conversion, could i install those ? i know I would have to get the fenders rs3 bumper, hood,, possibly sidekirts and maybe rear bumper because im sure its all links together. but do you think all that stuff is pluf and play?

@RatchetWrenches

9 ай бұрын

I'm not 100% sure I'm assuming it'll have to be coded. Not sure if it'll be plug and play. I know the headlights for the rs3 are a different style for 2016+ with the facelift

After doing this job the front of my car is looking a little off / Misaligned. Any suggestions on how to get everything lined back up. Could it have been due to removing my crash bar and not lining it back up correctly, or would putting the crash bar on a little bit unaligned even effect to rest of front.

@RatchetWrenches

5 ай бұрын

The crash bar may have something to do with it yeah. Its gonna suck but I'd remove everything and see if you can see the outline from the original bolts/washers etc and try and finesse it to align it a little better if possible

would you happen to know the part number for that crash bar plastic cover? did the rs style grill on my a3 and need that, thank you

@RatchetWrenches

4 ай бұрын

Unfortunately I don't know the part number sorry

Hey bud I’m from the uk so I’m order to change my radiator I have to follow the same procedure as you did ?

@RatchetWrenches

Жыл бұрын

Hey there, so to change the radiator yeah it’s basically the same steps yeah. Maybe a few different steps but for the most part should be very similar

@chevr6887

Жыл бұрын

@@RatchetWrenches damnn slyly pissed though man it seems so long to do..well I’m mean taking the bumper of no big deal but the rest aaaarrrgghhh 🤦🏾‍♂️I’m considering paying £140 to get done lool

@RatchetWrenches

Жыл бұрын

@@chevr6887 yeah it’s definitely not the easiest of jobs or quickest! Paying for it will be less of a headache too! Best of luck man

@chevr6887

Жыл бұрын

@@RatchetWrenches yhh your right man I’m just gonna pay for it I think you should do a video of doing wheel bearings (rear)

Did you have any issues with the hood not being flush anymore after the install? I might if messed up 😂

@RatchetWrenches

Жыл бұрын

Actually we did but it wasn’t bad, but the way to fix that is to adjust the way the front assembly mounts onto the body. It’s 4 bolts on each side that can be adjusted to raise the whole front end or down depending on which way you need to go

@MrChans_S3

Жыл бұрын

@@RatchetWrenches ahhh Deng makes sense now just have to remove the bumper again… haha maybe later 😂😂 thanks man! Love your videos

That condenser is a huge restriction for the intercooler, it needs to go 😂

@RatchetWrenches

Жыл бұрын

Maybe one day when and if I delete my ac 😬

How long did it take you to install and did you upgrade intercooler pipeing

@RatchetWrenches

2 жыл бұрын

About 3-4 hours and I had the intercooler piping from EQT already so yes I upgraded it prior!

@__BossBoy__

2 жыл бұрын

@@RatchetWrenches wow that’s awesome man and thank you hope you keep posting about your s3

@RatchetWrenches

2 жыл бұрын

@@__BossBoy__ yessir! And for sure we have plenty more videos coming don’t worrry

@tylerjodoin1633

Жыл бұрын

@@RatchetWrenchesdo you need thr upgraded piping to install it ? I’ve got the piping on order and I’m installing the upgraded intercooler for a customer tommorow, he brought his own parts but there was no piping and he spent 800 on the intercooler I had him order piping but it’s 2 weeks out Snd it’s in the shop tommorow for other stuff

do work on my s3 what state do you live in ? i will drive i need my intercooler in

@RatchetWrenches

Жыл бұрын

We're located in New Jersey

This is like the 3rd or 4th time you took off that grill...lol °

@RatchetWrenches

Жыл бұрын

I know hahaha I think I’m finally done for a while 🤣

So no coolant drained?

@RatchetWrenches

Жыл бұрын

Nope, not touching coolant at all

@kidstang7999

Жыл бұрын

Cool, one more question did you unplug battery?

so I ended up ripping my collision sensor...

@RatchetWrenches

2 ай бұрын

😬 ouch! That sucks

Damn bro 630 for an intercooler 😧

@RatchetWrenches

Ай бұрын

Gotta pay to play!

Don’t be a pansy people I did this alone on my 8y.

@RatchetWrenches

2 ай бұрын

😂 if you're mechanically inclined and have the right tools anyone can do it!