the common brake upgrade on the S3 8L is to swap the front brake setup out for the Seat Leon Cupra R (LCR). So you end up with 4 pot Brembos with the disks being upgraded from 312mm to 323mm. Throw in a decent set of pads and all of a sudden the lardy S3 can stop quick

I remember stockley park roundabouts also frequently visited on Friday nights mostly on two wheels but occasionally in 4 , liking your vids and the project S3 looking forward to seeing what you are going to do with it 👌🏼👌🏼

@mrdanielknight

4 жыл бұрын

Back when I visit Stockley Park, I was obsessed with bikes, I liked cars but a bike was what I wanted! Thanks for watching!

Now we need a follow up vlog with how much it cost to buy / insurance / stuff you have planned for it . I have fancied one of these for a while having owned the 8p S3 in the past and currently owning 19 plate S3 it would be nice to own a 8L at some point .

3:31, gotta love the turbo sound

You can find that on euro Car Parts the bmc. I recommend the Bmc twin cone Air filter which works well for these.

@mrdanielknight

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

K04 kicks in way sooner. Your turbo must be dying, bad wastegate, boost leak, vac leak etc. I had a Franken turbo F21 (hybrid K04) which made 260 hp with similar boost onset as a K04. Only problem is Franken turbo is garbage. The wastegate flapper broke off just after a year, with proper heat up and cool down procedures. A hybrid K04 is a really good option for street driving, stock engine.

Do you like the sound of the stock exhaust system? Would u build in an aftermarket exhaust or not?

Excellent video.

@mrdanielknight

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for supporting my vids!

Need to get back in the rs3 and tell us about the mods you have done, but this audi s3 is before my time but fascinating, maybe not before my time lol probz only 6 at the time so can remember

@mrdanielknight

4 жыл бұрын

My new video coming tomorrow is about the RS3 and it's mods :)

Hi mate, nice to see videos likes this and learn few things! I have same S3 like yours and I would be happy if we meet sometime to change opinions about the cars! Let me know if you can !

You have to kick their heads in to get the full experience from this era S3 or The TT 225 Nice to drive though 👍🏻

Bolt on a hybrid KO4-23 with front mount cooler + tune and this car will be an absolute rocket from the line..

More importantly, did you refit the side trim? Ha-ha! Don't forget to video all the work you do. I'd want to remove the air filter & see if it needs a clean as you might not need to replace immediatly. What fuel will you be using? do you go the v-Power type or just run of the mill RON. Anyway, best of luck with the project -have fun!

@mrdanielknight

4 жыл бұрын

I do have a trim update! It'll be in my next video coming tomorrow. I use v-Power. Thanks for watching!

The turbo lag is not as bad as you describe it. Starts to fill at around 2400 rpm and reaches it's full boost at around 3100. I feel that some of your comments don't consider we are talking about a 20 year old model against an Audi RS3 lol You are just used to something too good mate.

Now this will sound daft but in 2005 the year i bought my Mk1 Seat Leon TDi FR it was the final year of the Mk1 & also the legendary Mk1 Cupra R Seat UK gave all drivers of the last of the R's & FR's in either Petrol or Diesel this fab Motorsport Package which amongst other things was a guess pass to a Track day. This was at Pro-Drives place in Warwickshire, i'll never forget it. we got to drive on skid pan in the wet & drive the Cupra-R with a Touring Car driver instruct us & they also took us for a Fast Lap... yes it was FAST. but the main point was when i drove it the first thing i noticed & mentioned was THE TURBO LAG & all these Revs Bearing in mind i had the TDI & had never driven a 200hp plus Petrol Car ever. I said to the Touring Car Driver. Luke Hines iam sure was his name, anyone know what ever happened to him? Jason Plato was there also. anyways i said id rather be back in my Diesel its not as flat from the get go to 70mph for instant. Daniel if you have never been in one Audi/VW/Seats 150hp TDI engineds Cars esp the Leon try n just get a go in one & you will see what i mean straight away. Am not knocking your S3 or any of the petrols esp your RS3 now thats a top drawer petrol powerhouse. but they really did have poss one of the best Diesel Engines out there Good luck with your S3

@HamJumbo3

4 жыл бұрын

Found him en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_British_Touring_Car_Championship

@mrdanielknight

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great experience! In a previous life I was meant to be a touring car driver. I still like the shape of the MK1 Leon so I may see what diesels I can find on Autotrader! Thanks for watching! :)

What country roads are you driving?

Hi Dan, Just bought myself one these - 2002 Ming Blue. Just wondering if you have many rattles or squeaks (interior) and if so how did you solve them? Cheers Sam

@mrdanielknight

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sam, congrats on the purchase! I haven't had any rattles in the interior, it still feels solid in there! Do you have IG? If so follow me and I'll follow you back, be good to keep in contact with fellow 8L owners!

@samboswell9910

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry mate only just seen this I’ll give you a follow!

i think your turbo is broken if it only kicks in at 3.4/4k... mine kicks in at 2.5k

All the 1.8t are not that much to shout about standard but when mapped with exhaust will change the car totally. Looking forward to the next video 👍

@mrdanielknight

4 жыл бұрын

I have an update in my next video and the next video in the series will be up within the next week or so!

Ooo, Waitrose :-)

I've got a stock 225 TT. Turbo kicks right before 3k, so if yours kicks in at 3.5 to 4k yours is mapped or fucked.

I had one from new in 2003

@mrdanielknight

4 жыл бұрын

How long ago did you sell it?

@carllynch8798

4 жыл бұрын

Mr Daniel Knight in 2006. Part-xd for a B5 RS4 which I still own today

Whats better BAM or AMK engines?

@enzgnydn

2 жыл бұрын

Amk is more stable, und more tuning "friendly".

@michaelkhan3628

2 жыл бұрын

@@enzgnydn thanks but I heard that amk engines are weaker than bam like reliability but not sure 🤔

@enzgnydn

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelkhan3628 hi✌ yeah the Bam has the stronger pistons, its a Facelift from the amk, the Bam Has something like a Mini vtec. So its More horsepower in the High rpms. But the most people here in the group are driving the amk und apy codes. Because its the easier mechanics. And more tuning friendly

@enzgnydn

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelkhan3628 at the end, both Are really nice cars. My s3 can easily Keep IT up with golf 7 gti tcr, bmw 330i and More. Its a very understatment fast car

@michaelkhan3628

2 жыл бұрын

@@enzgnydn yeh thanks for the info Learnt something 👍 I got a s3 aswell in imolla yellow bam engine good cars not many about What colour s3 u got?

Could you speak about the cost and the price

@mrdanielknight

4 жыл бұрын

Sure, I'll be making another video going through the cost

Nice car, decent condition. Not a criticism - shave the rest of your facial hair off as looks like you done half of it and a 90's Geography teacher. Nice car though, how much did you pay? £2k?

@mrdanielknight

4 жыл бұрын

Trust me, nobody wants to see me clean shaven. It's not a look that I can pull off!

mines cooler than his