I STRAIGHT PIPED THE AUDI S3 .. THEN IT BROKE!
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Grab a YFood Taster Pack Here USE CODE MAT10 bit.ly After rebuilding the crash damaged Audi S3 for my friend liam it was time for some performance modifications! Starting with the exhaust. I fitted a valvetronic @STONEEXHAUST with an ebay downpipe and the results speak for themselves, but then i was hit with the dreaded coolant problem!
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The video documents a detailed, back-to-back set of car modification and repair tasks on an Audi S3 that was rebuilt for a friend named Liam. The host starts by noting the car’s return after a prior rebuild, expressing excitement to upgrade the exhaust and overall sound, while also addressing ongoing issues like a cooling problem and a missing front splitter. He explains the plan to install a Stone Exhaust cat-back system with a valvetronic setup, showing the initial unboxing and fitment process, including the quirky details of using a cheap downpipe and the challenges of cutting and routing new headers. The tone blends hands-on mechanical work with practical tips, such as temporarily removing the prop shaft and wrestling with tight spaces to get the downpipe out, followed by a careful reassembly sequence that includes wiring the valve controls and integrating a Bluetooth module for valve operation. Throughout, the host intercuts drive-by sound tests with the visual progress, delivering a mix of technical instruction and enthusiastic commentary about how the exhaust improves the car’s character and presence on the road.
Topics · Autos & Vehicles · Automotive Modification · DIY Car Repair
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- What exhaust setup was installed on the Audi S3?
- A Stone Exhaust cat-back exhaust with valvetronic, designed to fit the stock system and controlled via an OBD-connected module for valve operation.
- What cooling issue was encountered and how was it investigated?
- The video discusses a low coolant warning with possible causes including the water pump and thermostat housing; the coolant bottle level sensor was suspected as a possible fault, leading to a test by swapping the sensor and rechecking the system.
- What major mechanical task was performed to access the downpipe?
- The downpipe was removed by temporarily moving the subframe and prop shaft, then unbolting and guiding the exhaust components out through a tight clearance.