5 THINGS I HATE ABOUT MY AUDI A3 8P

[@matimcfetridge]

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[@VaLiiDx]

I hate the position of the cupholder and the fact there's only one normal sized one 🤣🤣 Quite a common mod is fitting the USDM centre console cause you get 2 cupholders and they are in a different place (Part no - 8P1 863 241 6PS)... big money though!

[@mikewillmott75]

I have an 8P Black edition with auto lights, walk to/from, DRL's and Xenon. I've also done the Andriod conversion, and reverse mutes the sound, now plucking up the courage to install the reverse cam. Great vids pal.

[@matimcfetridge]

Thanks for watching mate! Plenty more coming!

[@krazykeith6001]

I've got adaptive DRLs, had to replace one when a motor failed on it, hope it doesn't happen to you, they cost £670 EACH! And that was fitting it myself!

[@faadhilrahman]

Get an android double din head unit, It’ll mute music automatically when going in reverse. It’ll also be a good video idea 🔥

[@matimcfetridge]

Ahh so its to do with head unit?! Have seen the Xtrons one before but seen some horror storys about it too 😂

[@khaleela1305]

@@matimcfetridge the xtrons Is good just gotta be careful with the wiring for the sound outputs otherwise it causes a stupid whining noise

[@matimcfetridge]

Good to know, that would drive me bonkers if it whined 😂 will make sure I take it steady

[@piovo5222]

@@matimcfetridge if I was you I’d leave it, even when wired correctly with good equipment there’s always a whine in the rear speakers. I tried many Chinese head units and xtrons but all the same problem. There was the smallest amount of whine but my ears could hear it and it had to go.

[@user-ty3tc4ee3z]

@@matimcfetridge i've already installed Android head unit (teyes cc2+ model) to my 8p and its works awesome. I wrote installation guide in my blog. btw its not too hard to install this. reply if you need more information about installation and using experience

[@bobibest89]

I have been owning an A3 2.0TDI sportsback quattro for 4 years now. Absolutely love it. Very nice to drive, very reliable, very good in the snow and ice. The things that I don't like are the damn broken armrest, stupid placing of the cupholders and the lack of a rear armrest Other than these small issues he car is great.

[@Isaiahsucre]

The seats on road trips or when im driving hard and the radio that turns off when it feels like it other then that love it so much

[@matimcfetridge]

Seats too firm you think?

[@Isaiahsucre]

@@matimcfetridge not enough support my car has the base leather seats small bolsters and no lumbar support

[@kineticconsular2689]

Bought an Audi A3 8PA for my first car, one thing I didn't like about it ( I think being a 5-door with a Bose System) is there isn't much rear storage on the passenger doors/ no storage behind the front two seats etc.

[@jamescook5733]

My pet peeve is I bought the 8p but with a cream material interior, triggers my OCD to high heavens trying to keep it clean😂and regards to the headlights I know it’s expensive but there’s always the option of programming the walk home system in, great vid👍🏼

[@eugeniozanda7230]

I honestly think that the A3 8P is a great car, definitely one of the best hatchbacks ever made...It is impeccably designed and crafted, attention to detail and outstanding quality, the result made it simply charming...!

[@arijordan1392]

The pain is REAL with the handbrake and armrest especially because the latch on my armrest is broken 🤦‍♂️

[@redemptionx2918]

On the 8p S3 my headlight switch has "auto" on it. Like you said turns dipped beams on when it becomes dark.. It is an option, maybe not on A3? Not sure why not. Nice video mate

[@tiggert4716]

Im wathching this video 3 years after it was posted...and I havnt stopped laughing😂. EVERYTHING you brought attention to about this motor is exactly what annoys me about mine😂😂

[@kc3928]

The non-existent calibration between the parking sensors and volume... thought I was the only one! 🤣👍🏼

[@dc8337]

I believe that the 5 door roof bars were an option as mine don't have them, and I have also seen others without. Been searching ebay for ages and still have have not found a pair.

[@davidkane8660]

I'm in the same boat I want them but can't find them and to fit the the head lyning needs to come out and you need to drill through the roof to bolt it!!!

[@dc8337]

@@davidkane8660 wow that’s extra long, pissed i didn’t get a car with them now

[@davidkane8660]

@@dc8337 yeah me too I got dazzled by how clean the car is and overlooked the bars...... Doh

[@ToximGV]

I have an 8P 3 door 58 plate, i have all the same problems xD except from the headlights, but I am thinking about changing to the ones you have

[@matimcfetridge]

Some frustrating parts to these cars isnt there 😂 still nice though!

[@redemptionx2918]

If you need help, I can guide you in the right direction. Its not a simple swap over. Will need wiring adapter and VCDS.

[@LLE08071635]

The rear lights are a nightmare on my 5 door the plastic covers for them are made of shit material and the plastic goes completely fuzzy I’ve never seen one with clear ones

[@davidkane8660]

I have some nice shiny clear ones 😁...... Just need regular upkeep

[@lyekka7191]

Glad it's not just me with the water running off the roof in through the window! Nothing quite like being splatted in the face with cold water to wake you up on your drive to work 😳 I've got a 2010 3 dr quattro.

[@jamesharman3579]

I have an A3 8P sportback and can adjust the volume of my rear sensors in the menu between the dials

[@retroaudis]

Mann for that hand break i felt that because I have a 09 5 door a3 with that same one and it’s the absolute worst. I literally built a habit of pulling the arm rest all the way and back down as soon as I enter my car and pull the break.

[@Ju5T2Quick]

Mines the terrible position of the cup holders under the arm rest/right by your elbow when changing gear! Even the 12v socket on the centre console can get in the way if the spring flap is open

[@matimcfetridge]

Ahh yeah forgot the cup holder was under there too! Such a stupid location 😂

[@itsdaley]

the front window wipers cant be lifted up without opening the bonnet which is abit annoying for me when it comes to cleaning the car, also its a small thing but the back of the front seats dont have any sort of pocket (mines a 5 door)

[@W_F_M_UK]

u have to put wipers in change mode on the menu in in the car and they will go up half way so u can change wipers or clean window

[@itsdaley]

@@W_F_M_UK did not know that, will look on how to do that thanks 👍

[@VaLiiDx]

@@itsdaley You can also put them into service mode by switching ignition on then off and pushing down once on the wiper stalk 👍

[@matimcfetridge]

This is legitimately a top tip 👍🏼

[@MrMikkiFunk]

@@VaLiiDx how do people not know this 😂 all these things are listed in the user manual for the car, you’d think it’d be the first thing an owner would consult.

[@saginbalakumar5680]

The A3 Window regulator issue is a complete pisstake!

[@alejandrocamacho7417]

I miss my audi :( it got totaled the night before Mother’s Day I had an 08 2.0

[@skinnymat]

Totally agree about the handbrake. Stupid design. I have forgot to apply it a couple of time when parking up because i can't see the thing! My 59 plate a3 convertable has auto lights so maybe do an upgrade and video it?

[@matimcfetridge]

Handbrake actually couldn’t be in a worse location 😂 yeah definitely, I reckon I can retro fit that from the sounds of it!

[@daleford2k12]

On the Carista app you can set it to auto follow home lights as long as u leave the lights on in drl mode on the switch

[@MichaelLayaw]

Hate that the fenders rust and the piece next to the door the paint chips off. And the arm rest l i keep breaking clip that keeps it closed and if u drop something between seats good luck. If u put cheap tires in the rear the car will shake on highway so have to put good tires. Got them to knock 1/3 the price off mine when i bought it for that. Knew what it was immediately

[@venomboy889]

Handbrake just in england ís in that position

[@fs.audi.8p]

Good vid I just fix my arm rest it was broke and I make you right it's annoying in the manual but I love my a3 😉 audi gang 🤘

[@boringwheelsgroup]

It's coming: 5 things I hate about my barbershop :)

[@MichaelLayaw]

Put nice 15 inch or 16 in wheels on the car. My opinion it makes it look so much better. I have them on mine and looks good. I feel that 17s or 19s just make the car look odd. Sits to high my opinion.

[@jackchapman6217]

CUP HOLDERS!!! Pain in my arse that!!

[@kindelf7814]

My arm rest is constantly up because of the annoyance with the handbrake

[@Igor3D]

Oh so that's why my new android muted music when I put in reverse! I don't have parking sensors but I installed rear camera with android. So that was the first thing I did after installing android - to leave the music play while in reverse!

[@mujahidmamaniat1981]

I have a 2010 A3 8P I’ve got same headlights as you but I have the auto function in mine

[@matimcfetridge]

Few people have said this, wonder if its because mine is one of the early facelifts? Going to try retrofit it for sure!

[@emil1460]

@@matimcfetridge You need the rain sensor. Cars with rain sensor got auto lights

[@edchambers]

That arm rest is a total joke! I'd have also mentioned how the steering wheel buttons are counter intuitive and don't do what you expect with the MFD.

[@matimcfetridge]

They literally do nothing apart from change the volume 😂

[@edchambers]

@@matimcfetridge 'sake 😂

[@MrMikkiFunk]

The armrest should have two positions, a low one and then a slightly higher one that doesn’t touch the handbrake when it’s pulled up a lot.

[@MichaelLayaw]

The main thing i hate about this car is they can easily get another 50 or 60hp out of it by not tuning it down and tuning it up. U can leave it stock and with just a tune get 50 or 60hp. Audi does this every car. No other car brand can u get more hp with just tune

[@yannickca]

I also have an 3 door 8P... I am okay with all the things except the rear lights. I absoulutely hate´em ... need to get a spoiler on the roof to compromise the round look of the back

[@matimcfetridge]

+yannickcx yeah imagine they do look very round with no spoiler, fancy the maxton lip myself I reckon!

[@mekhanify]

I hear you brother. Handbrake triggers me every time.

[@danielwheeler3451]

I've had my a3 for about a week and the handbrake is definitely stupid. The worst thing u didn't mention is that the radio on/volume button power icon spins with the knob so you can never use it or it won't be a 90°.

[@MohammedKhan-l5x]

Hi mate I have an a3 s line 2012 and I don’t like the front headlights Is there any mods I can do

[@chaos1176]

Water issue from the roof happened to me ahaha got an 07 5 door. Waxed up rained next day drove away put them down braked then there was a waterfall through all of them XD Made me laugh when you mentioned it

[@mdmw4]

the handbrake location annoys me aswell, especially because (as you mentioned) my latch broke off

[@michellephillips3655]

The gear stick in on the way of the radio and heating controls. X

[@deathrager2404]

lmao really? the different rear ends? the one fromthis video looks better than the newer one.

[@MichaelLayaw]

I need rear parking sensors. Had spinal infection and back surgery. Its hard to see reversing. If backed into so much shit. Had to replace the hatch and bumper chipped to shit.

[@ianbrooke1342]

I’ve recently bought a 2010 5dr version of this car, ours doesn’t have parking sensors, not sure if it’s suppose to though 🤔

[@matimcfetridge]

you can retro fit them quite easily mate, some good kits available too!

[@raffaelgrosz8850]

I think only the big RNS-E radio mutes your music when selecting reverse. But there might be a way to code it. I don´t know for sure, but i think that you can change the volume of PDC by coding it. Maybe there´s a way to mute music while PDC is on. i´ll look into my A3 sportback

[@tugadashcamsuk5946]

💥🚘 A3 is nice 👌

[@matimcfetridge]

+VXR Tuga cheers mate 👍🏼

[@SAUVAGEGAMING]

I have a 2005 3-Door 8P and I love it. But f*ck me that rain water dripping inside the car really gets in my nerves. Those deflectors are a standard model or any special model in particular? I like how they look actually! Cheers!

[@matimcfetridge]

Im not mega keep on wind deflectors but they were a necessary evil in this case mate 😂 these particular ones are climair with the branding taken off 👍🏼

[@SAUVAGEGAMING]

Completely necessary! Did you notice when in heavy rain water coming from the windshield runs accross the left window and completely blocks your view to the mirror? Might be a problem of the left handed cars only. I hope the deflectors help with this too! Keep on the good work mate!

[@user-ry6fm4bp6g]

Handbrake should be 3 to 5 click fix ur handbrake and it wont touch the armrest

[@mikefrain1969]

A3 5 door 07 plate.. Arm rest lock broken.. Cup holder under arm rest? Wtf Rain in from window Handbrake pushes up the arm rest. Yup can't hear sensors..I use the force now.. And it literally eats brake bulbs 💡

[@calumcullis5250]

My sound dips automatic when put into reverse

[@re_stricted]

My day running lights also have get home lights?

[@jakeedwards3859]

Some good points in this thread, the armrest is annoying, the cupholders as well or lack there of. The sensors on mine do not dim them music as well. The DRL's not being able to have auto lights is strange as I have them on mine? Could this be a weird audi thing to have multiple specs? I have an S3 8P Face-lift so similar to yours

[@matimcfetridge]

from what people have said, the auto light seem to be just my car! I have managed to get an auto light switch so will see if it changes anything or whether its a bigger job than it seems!

[@travelholiic]

Where can I find led headlights for this car?

[@W_F_M_UK]

just want mention u should always use handbrake on auto, ive seen loads of auto gearboxes damaged because ppl leave in p mode only and the gear locking pin snaps then u loose p mode completely or damage hole box. also with vcds u can make radio of car go quiet when putting in reverse I’ve done it to mine as it used to wind me up as well lol. and my drls stay on for 20sec automatically when taking key out of ignition. double check ur settings i think it might be on carista were u can pick auto or manual leaving home lights.

[@matimcfetridge]

Cheers for watching! I always put my handbrake on but have to admit I dont pull it super tight as I feel I dont have to rely on it! Im going to look into that, someone else commented that if I were to get a new head unit that would also dip the music and would make for a good video also!

[@W_F_M_UK]

@@matimcfetridge hi there yea i just got the eonon double din the all glass one with no buttons and trust me its amazing. i work in a car garage and have fitted loads of diffrent brands and makes and this one is by far the nicest most reliable and does everything and more that i need. id highly recomend it man.

[@matimcfetridge]

Is the eonon one the Xtron unit? Will have to look into this!

[@W_F_M_UK]

@@matimcfetridge yea there really good i got this one xtrons.co.uk/audi-a3-s3-rs3-android-10-octa-core-4gb-ram-64gb-rom-ib80a3al the 2 gb ram one is slightly cheeper but i think it lags quite a lot the 4gb is loads faster

[@jamiewilliams5894]

Mine is the 5 door and I think it looks more modern than the 3door. Mine being the 2.0t quattro the fual is not amazing and mine is standerd too lol

[@danshep8577]

Arm rest is rubbish ita nice to have tho but yeah same as my s3! I just glued it shut permanently took the latch of also just so no more rattling

[@ahedaboresh5942]

Bro i got audi a3 sline 8p 2010 I got problem on part 3 For the reverse sensors on my car i didn't have the same problem its so nice

[@runnerbean1980]

i have 56 plate A3 special edition 5 door love my Audi

[@davidmowbray7885]

Am thinking of getting a 56 plate Tfsi s line you had any problems

[@lewisbonthrone839]

Strange, my A3 has DRL’s and auto lights?

[@simojo666]

yeah so does mine

[@matimcfetridge]

Aw what?! Does it say auto on the light switch rather than DRL? I know you can mod them but as far as I was aware it was one or the other

[@lewisbonthrone839]

@@matimcfetridge yeah it says auto on the light switch, I think it’s got a lot to do with the auto wiper pack? Literally my favourite part of the car 😂 I feel a retrofit video coming up…

[@matimcfetridge]

Haha definitely! Might have a look online and see what I can find! I need auto lights 😂

[@simojo666]

@@matimcfetridge yes mate just says auto

[@iamyourfuture808]

are you mad? 8p , 5 door better looking than three door LOL !!!!

[@iamneo1690]

3 door is far superior looking!

[@edchambers]

I know what Mati's saying, the 5 door A3s do look like a mini A4 Avant!

[@andyboardman7052]

5 dr is way better looking, like Mati said, a far better looking arse end 😉

[@EpicBigBoi]

Nahhh 5 door booty looks a lot better

[@matimcfetridge]

They are both nice looking for different reason but as a 3dr owner I definitely prefer the 5dr 😂

[@rodknockreese]

We didn’t get the 3 door in the states, I have a 2.0 TDI 5 door a3 but they don’t come in awd or manual with the tdi

[@matimcfetridge]

How strange! Crazy how they just give different things to different markets!

[@raccs600]

@@matimcfetridge yeah its really bad

[@gwood701]

I lived in Canada for 9years. No audi tdis hardly at all

[@matimcfetridge]

They probably wouldn’t start in your winters 😂

[@gwood701]

@@matimcfetridge nah i started my Chevy and dodge trucks without being plugged in and it was -40 I also started semi trucks in the same.

[@jamesgallagher1992]

Same🙈🤣🤣2 outta 2 already👍

[@matimcfetridge]

Not just me the. 😂

[@jamesgallagher1992]

@@matimcfetridge began with the rear wiper pointin at 6 oclock🤣🤣

[@matimcfetridge]

Haha so true!

[@Connlew]

Reason for the armrest blocking the handbrake is because of the switch of sides for uk market, The original design when in left hand drive configuration the handbrake is closer to the driver not being opposite end of centre console i am English so I am obviously a right hand drive guy but this approach saves VAG a hella lot of money not having to make 2 separate centre consoles basically there cheap bastards but is what it is lol no I do not agree with this approach I’m simply explaining why the corporate money machine inevitably waters down the designers approach causing silly issues such as ergonomics… 👍👌

[@vrglcom]

I think the armrest is more designed for long journeys only…

[@JodieDuffieldVoice]

proper cringed when you pulled the handbrake up like that! press the button man save your coil 😜

[@akaleoh]

It’s acc better to not press the button 🙃

[@thesollys9540]

I have a 2007 Black 5 door with the VR6 and S3 alloys with fat feet. I agree with most of your niggles, but my biggest problem is the driving position. Im 6.2' and my angle gets cramp on long trips, so have to take the wifes Q5 instead.

[@matimcfetridge]

Yeah I can imagine thats a little cramped, people dont realise that these cars are actually quite small 😂

[@The-Audi-driver]

Car insurance, what a rip off, they didn’t pay horse insurance back in the day

[@gwood701]

I went from 10 cup holders in a 2019 Ram 1500 5.7 V8 to one in my A3 tdi. Poorly equipped car and the headlights are terrible.

[@monkeyboi282]

I have a 2013 Audi A3 which is the next gen and none of these issues exist for me

[@matimcfetridge]

The 8V will have its own issues, unfortunately all cars do 😂

[@iruskibrown2165]

No 6. Only 1 cup holder.

[@deficitlondon]

Yup same armrest/handbrake shite on a manual

[@matimcfetridge]

Thought it would be the same, even worse when you rely on the handbrake in a manual!

[@raccs600]

armest latch, interior mirror visor clip, sunroof visor clip, bottom panel where seat belt comes out, frameless side mirrors ? really audi ? all broken oh yeah rear cup holders wont lock in place anymore .....only because its up its hiddden

[@matimcfetridge]

What were they thinking?!

[@arvydassnaras2963]

Nop my go vol dawn

[@ashino8489]

I have DRL and auto lol

[@ivix9086]

Hahaha i'm not the only one who hate this f*ing Armrest

[@matimcfetridge]

Definitely not mate, pain in the a**e

[@vrglcom]

Just take the arm rest off

[@johncamplin3557]

Yeah totally agree with all of what you hate. Have a black edition and another couple of things you have missed is glovebox is a waste of time and it has no lock on it. Door pockets are useless and they should be like the Golf so you can actually get a drink bottle in there as what’s the point of having a cup holder underneath the bloody arm rest! Very poor design in my opinion and for a car of this class wasn’t cheap when new. Also dump the factory head unit as that is a pile of shite. I just bought an Xtrons as this made to fit the car. Not had any issues with it and seems to work well for little cost. Wish I had kept my MK6 GTI over the S3 I personally think it’s a way better equipped car and looks better as well.

[@666markyboy]

So what you should have done is buy an A4 avant and all your problems would vanish :) nice car though all the same

[@matimcfetridge]

haha RS4 avant would fix all these issues and the under powered engine too!

[@makjac46]

That hand brake thingo is a drag also a touch of really stinking stupidity. The German car makers better get their act together. I mean, how hard is it to design a better cabin of plastic? Sorry I forgot. Cars are meant to self destruct in just 4 or 5 years, aren't they? BUUTT........(hate that) why did you buy or borrow that AUDI for?