CHEAP UPGRADES FOR THE A3

[@Mattju]

I'll recommend to change your fog light to LED. Looks really cool when you set your fog lights turning on when you are opening your car(coming home/leaving home)

[@matimcfetridge]

Will look into these, thanks for the recommendation!

[@Boban_41]

Are fog lights h7 or h11?

[@jimohabdullahi7336]

Where to buy LED light for my A3 2010.

[@gazzatron9956]

I never would have thought about changing my interior lights on my A3. Thanks mate

[@misterwardle]

I've just picked up a 2009 and this video is super helpful. Cheers mate! 👍

[@matimcfetridge]

glad to here!

[@MrAssassinash]

You legend. I love you bro. Best video of 2022 so far. My car will look "so nice for a decent price"

[@bongsound]

I fitted LED footwell lights in my A3, wired from the ceiling lights so they come on and off as normal. Was about £8 for some speaker wire and LEDs, then about 2 hours with a couple of beers to install.

[@matimcfetridge]

This sounds like quite a fun little job to be honest, could do an ambient lighting install!

[@paulsikora5623]

WOW ,fab pal.ALL great MODS a great video matt m8 ill be doing some these mods to my 2010 audi a3 se design sportback ,take care pal

[@matimcfetridge]

cheers mate! all relatively easy but combined make ma big difference!

[@paulsikora5623]

@@matimcfetridge ive took my rear wiper off my 8p a3 like you have.😁..

[@klokyking]

Most underrated car youtuber ever

[@jandusek3653]

Really nice 👌!!! I want to change the lights front and back

[@matimcfetridge]

What's your favourite out of this list of cheap mods? drop a comment below.. Spoiler: mines the new gearstick 100%, don't forget to subscribe for more!

[@CRRSofficial]

Real nice video man! I've got an 2016 S3 and recently fitted an Oettinger spoiler on it. To be fair it is a bit more expensive, they go for about 200 in the UK, but it does give the car quite a nice edge and just sets it apart a bit from the others. My car is in the daytona grey colourway and I made my tail lights darker with some vinyl tint, I got 2metres of vinyl for next to nothing and would totally recommend this for any darker colour car and I think it would look especially nice on your black A3. 🤪🏎 Also, I made my footwell lighting red by just coloring the lights with a sharpie and I got some S3 puddle lights from amazon for about $16.

[@channelname3830]

Madness! Saw the car on your insta would to see some more content of it...

[@CRRSofficial]

@@channelname3830 getting a few thing done to it atm 🤫 but i promise the content is coming, just keep an eye out! 👁

[@matimcfetridge]

Do love a Daytona Grey! cheers for watching mate, mine already has 'cherry red' rears so unsure if I want to make them any darker. Definitely going to look into some foot well/ambient lighting though as a few people have asked me to film something on this!

[@CRRSofficial]

@@matimcfetridge awesome! i'm looking forward to more content !

[@foziebear]

I have the 5 door model will be looking at this again

[@jandusek3653]

😮wow nice mate !! I’m going to buy this car but 5 dr 😉definitely I buy any staff like you haha 😛 it’s a nice amount of replacement 😮

[@ghostdog6471]

Nice tips fro upgrade. I did also change my pedals to sport pedals .

[@zakariachahidi2054]

Send us links for everything bro There's no link in the bio

[@vidmantasr5]

Somehow I was expecting for interior ambient light to make the list, but fair enough. Personally looking atm at guides for ashtray ambient light, a nice touch for night rider :D

[@matimcfetridge]

someone else has mentioned about ambient lighting too so I will definitely look into this!

[@AK-419]

What size did you get for the quick release grill clips medium or large ? Please reply asap thanks

[@goodyfpv2297]

Also your fog lights I put a 30 amp resistor on each fog light to stop the warning light screwed it to the crash bar to absorb the heat from it and then I bought some cheapish high powered LED bulbs I believe H8/h11 with fan are you also coded it to come on when you turn pretty good for corner and really lights up

[@TallissaPentti]

Hello! Where do you buy front plate clip holders? Any links? 😍

[@NowsNu]

Brilliant, i love the look, this is actually one of my favourite car designs (and colour) and I'm also totally down with the clean look, simple does it for me! Only one thing that I was screaming about (personal taste of course) is when you preferred the silver logo over the black one xD I absolutely adore the blacks - still I don't own a car, I'm only dreaming :D cheers mate

[@Pairstore]

Loved the vid! Wheres the link for the interior LED lights tho? Would love to replace them myself

[@rebeccabell8870]

Can you add a link to where you bought the LED bulbs for the interior Matt 🙃

[@shankawino420]

I don’t know if it’s been mentioned before but ,here’s one..So for your next mod, try do a cup Holder retro fit ?i know the older models had them ,so they must fit with slight modification replacing stupid the card tray thing audi decided to selfishly put there haha !

[@matimcfetridge]

You mean swap the card tray for a pre facelift cup holder and try modify to fit?

[@neilhenry4792]

The ‘quick release’ fixings for the license plate you said about, can you remember what they are called or give us a link please. Thanks

[@albertfletcher5092]

Hi you need to try the 8v air vents I have them on mine look great just you can't put a phone holder on it

[@MichaelLayaw]

What year is it? Are those stock headlights or upgrades. If upgrades what kind.

[@davidkane8660]

Looks good bud...... Didn't do your glove box light lol. Don't blame you though its a tad tricky that one. Being a country lad I went for the genuine audi front rubber mats. Way over 35 quid but my god does it save the front floor wells. I'm really wanting to do the rs3 grill now but I'm thinking the std one looks a bit more sleeper style lol.

[@matimcfetridge]

Being honest mate I totally forgot anout the glovebox light 😂 yeah Im in the sticks too so got some rubbers for winter, cant be without them!

[@davidkane8660]

@@matimcfetridge have you got the genuine audi rubber mats buddy? As they protect all up around the pedal area and the passenger one is pretty much bomb proof for the carpet underneath lol. When you fit the glove box light please do a film on that as I'd like to see how you get on bud✌️

[@raymond9196]

Dear Mati, Can you help me with a link for the license plate clips? I can't find them 😅 Thank you very mutch 🙏

[@Crimographies]

Great content! A video where you install interior ambient lights would be amazing!

[@matimcfetridge]

will be looking into this, really want some ambient lighting in the doors too!

[@cmonbmw]

Hello! Can you please add a link to the interior lighting kit? I can't find one

[@RockomusiK]

Should of listened to my mechanic dad when younger.

[@Panscrank999]

Should've not should of

[@RockomusiK]

@Panscrank999 Or should have even 😉

[@MrDarthNipples]

Hi Matt, do you have the link to the number plate LED light units? I keep looking on eBay but everyone keeps complaining about error light appearing.

[@GKZ_29]

Hey mate, ik this is random but I have a 2006 A3 8P n they don’t have indicators on the mirrors are they possible to install or are they not supported. I can’t find anything on internet

[@dedesixhela8270]

good vid mate

[@travelholiic]

How did u fit that 2010 headlights on the car?

[@ssozenidis]

do you have any idea where to find those headlights in a good price?

[@gatunosk8]

Great video. What year is your A3 ? Mine is a 2008 and been trying to get confirmation if can upgrade the headlights for the LED that came starting on the 2009's

[@matimcfetridge]

2010 mine mate, i think you would have to do a full front end swap!

[@dullysnoop9445]

Sorry now lads where do I get those number plate clip holders

[@omar.oa1]

what number plate lights did you get? I bought some advertised for a3 8p and they didn't fit

[@jonney9098]

Great videos mate! Picked up a 2009 A3 same as yours only with cloth interior. Where did you get your grill from and do they ship to Northern Ireland?

[@matimcfetridge]

Picked it up from a company called CT Carbon, give them a search

[@joevinhofam8555]

What model a3 do you have looks proper similar to mine? 1.8tfsi black edition

[@joeburch7959]

Loving the series Matt, I have a red 5 door black edition and I’m loving it. How about a double din stereo next?

[@matimcfetridge]

definitely need to! have you seen those Xtrons ones? I like how sort of OEM they look

[@toolbanez]

Got an xtrons unit that was literally plug and play. No harness needed

[@Michael-pd4wu]

Careful with the xtrons the older ones have trouble powering the factory installed amp & sub meaning they sound a bit crap. It’s an awkward system where the non bose is part amplified rear & sub. Not sure how the newer xtrons sound but mine sounds a bit crap.

[@toolbanez]

@@Michael-pd4wu it sounds exactly like it did with the stock unit for me

[@Michael-pd4wu]

@@toolbanez what version of Android has yours got on it? I think mines an older unit with 7.0 or something. I had a look on xdadev and they said basically the design on this unit meant it couldn’t power the amp fully. Might get rid and get a newer one if they’ve solved it in the newer units.

[@philiplockey5865]

What led fog lights did you get,if any

[@chriswells9097]

Yes lad, looks well

[@matimcfetridge]

Cheers Crispin 🍻

[@jamesgallagher1992]

Hmmm...seem to be first then...great stuff mati lad😆👍👍

[@matimcfetridge]

Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed 👌🏼

[@jonathanrawlins3917]

2nd . Trinidad in the house

[@matimcfetridge]

👊🏼👊🏼

[@tof3275]

Hi Matt Have you considered undertaking an LED upgrade on the rear light clusters, I have searched online but can't find any I have an A3 8P1 1.9Tdi 2009, also I would if possible like to add an extra reverse light to the offside light cluster. What are your thoughts. Oh by the way love the Yorkshire accent I'm from Sheffield

[@matimcfetridge]

Will have a look into this, always been a fan of the rear lights as they are on this car but no harm in an LED upgrade is there!

[@tof3275]

@@matimcfetridge Thanks for that. Forget about trying AliExpress for A3's at the moment it is only A4's for rear LED's

[@Nix_sound]

I'd like to get a perforated leather gear knob to match the wheel in my a3, but don't seem to be able to find a genuine Audi one. My fav mod is the honeycomb grill. I would be tempted to go badgeless on mine if I ever get round to a grill myself.

[@matimcfetridge]

Mine is out of an A1 mate, can make them fit with a bit of fine tuning!

[@thimo215]

Do you still need it and where are you from? I have a spare one, im from the Netherlands.

[@Nix_sound]

@@thimo215 I have sourced one now, but thanks for the offer 👍

[@TheMeaningOfLife.]

@Mati Mcfetridge hi mate can you tell me what year the a1 gear knob or the year of the car A1 thansk pal

[@matimcfetridge]

Any of the last generation S line mate, so 2018 and older :)

[@yeyeye612]

I’ve just bought one I think the clip for bumper is broke it isn’t sitting right on one side any advice

[@jedlee6008]

Where did you buy the grill n plate holders

[@DavidHall-h8g]

don't like the wingmirror colour tbh. its like if you were to paint a persons ears green.

[@papperrolling1709]

Nicee. Which model is it though? I mean 2006,2009 etc. I have a 2006 and planning to change the rear lights to a more modern looking ones, but idk if thats possible.

[@matimcfetridge]

Mine's a 59 plate 2010 so a 'face lift' but you can get the face lift lights and they will fit straight onto your car

[@papperrolling1709]

@@matimcfetridge my dad said its not possible because these lights are made for the 08’-12’ models, and like I said I have the 06’ version, but I rather believe you hahaha so thanks for the information lad.

[@adhikarautomo5693]

Its possible. Mine is 2006 too. Recently I got my rear light change to 2008 version with LED light. Bought used from Lithuania. Little bit of mods by my mechanics & no fault.

[@papperrolling1709]

@@adhikarautomo5693 Thanks for the information! My friend thought the LED may not work on previous models, But nice to hear it🙏🏻 Looks far better Imo

[@no__name__5556]

Hi mate where did you get your floor mats from ?

[@filip3016]

I'd like to know too

[@matimcfetridge]

Floormats we're just eBay specials! About 18quid, much darker than the originals and not amazing quality.

[@filip3016]

Damn, hoped you'd drop some website to them but as you say they are crappy and from eBay there is no need i guess, I've been trying to find some better quality ones for some time but no luck only originals mostly used or fakes with garbage quality

[@matimcfetridge]

If they were good I would give you a link mate but they aren't 😂 I would just go for own carpets from Audi if I were to get another set. Pricey but at least they are good!

[@filip3016]

If you get the crap, you'll get mad🤣 so time to get quality 😁

[@andrewbazeley7274]

I changed all of my interior lights from yellow to LED but the boot light won’t work, does it need a suppressor

[@wagwan6248]

Where’s the link for the side mirrors and dynamic indicators mod you said will be in the description? Can’t remember you uploading that tbh. 10:40

[@matimcfetridge]

Check the description of this video mate! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6CnlXSni96Em9U

[@wagwan6248]

@@matimcfetridge thanks don’t know how I missed it

[@ignasiussetiaputra1358]

Hey mate, what wheels are on yours? And what size? Is it 19s/18s?

[@hb4937]

18s

[@TurboE30M3]

@@hb4937 18x8 or 8.5”??

[@hb4937]

@@TurboE30M3 x8

[@diabolochamp00]

Was it difficult to put the alcantara wrap on ?

[@matimcfetridge]

Easy as pie mate, give it a go!

[@wadeholden7380]

You forgot the reg swap price

[@josshearn105]

Nice!!

[@matimcfetridge]

Cheers mate!

[@isaacharris3625]

Can a 2013 dasboard fit??

[@thebulgarianoutlaw4385]

Hello Mati, which year is this audi s3 ?

[@markosbourne5967]

Look at the plate

[@thebulgarianoutlaw4385]

@@markosbourne5967 U think i understand shit from this uk plates ?

[@markosbourne5967]

@@thebulgarianoutlaw4385 don’t know where you from

[@tecker842]

@@markosbourne5967 bro it legit says in his name 😂😂😂😂

[@wallacewestmeath]

upgrade that worn out floor mat !! its even got a hole in it :P

[@pints6994]

Where’d you get the front honeycomb grille?

[@matimcfetridge]

from a company called CT Carbon mate!

[@pints6994]

@@matimcfetridge thank you man

[@matimcfetridge]

No problem mate, you going to get one?

[@pints6994]

@@matimcfetridge I think I will maybe not just yet though as there’s a few other things I want to do after I get the car NCT’d in a couple of weeks

[@TheDilpesh]

Loving the series, how about a remap next?

[@Vexuality]

Darkside remap with a powergate unit

[@piovo1]

@@Vexuality I don’t think his gearbox would like that, DSGs slip with remaps he will defo need a dsg tune also then. Especially at them miles I don’t think it’s worth it. I think he should turn the EGR off and that all.

[@Vexuality]

@@piovo1 I believe a dsg tune is also available through the unit? Mines manual so not needed it

[@piovo1]

@@Vexuality tbh don’t really know

[@MrJaxDemon]

Doubt I can do any changes with a A3 3.2 Sline. 2005 model.

[@matimcfetridge]

always plenty you can change mate! I would go straight for an intake/exhaust on a 6 cylinder! they sound unreal

[@MrJaxDemon]

@@matimcfetridge Thanks man. Just bought a new front grill so that's being done first. Think you did a video on that. Hopefully I can do it myself.

[@kareon5740]

where did you buy your black audi badge?

[@matimcfetridge]

it came with the grill, I just switched it for the original one!

[@markosbourne5967]

People don’t listen

[@zakmckenzie1475]

Did anyone count how many times he said CAR? 🤣🤣🤣

[@stewartmorris8898]

what about the cost for the new registration number?

[@matimcfetridge]

Just ignore that bit 😂 didnt come in under the £35 budget 👀

[@charlybianchi]

The rear change in that car is just simple put the Audi S3 side skirts

[@matimcfetridge]

I've had some s3 skirts for sooooo long! just haven't got round to fitting!

[@N99TEB]

Link for number plate clips please

[@matimcfetridge]

these are the ones I went for mate, did come unstuck once but seems alright as long as you don't take it off and on all the time! bit.ly/3i6bSzR

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

I want my 2009 a3 to have a red dashboard and dial lights and numbers, please advise me.

[@matimcfetridge]

Just change all the leds!

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

@@matimcfetridge thanks matt. Are the bulbs a certain size.

[@keyonzoll2053]

Where did u get that grill

[@matimcfetridge]

Ct Carbon mate

[@keyonzoll2053]

@@matimcfetridge thanks!

[@jamiemcque3280]

Link for led number plate lights?

[@matimcfetridge]

cant remember which ones I got I'm afraid, they may be in the description of one of the videos though!

[@jonathanrawlins3917]

You forgot the one in the glove box

[@matimcfetridge]

Haha wondered if anybody would notice, fair play 😂

[@Drivenwithdangaming]

Is this a 1.4 tfsi model

[@matimcfetridge]

2.0 tdi this mate!

[@number7743]

I never new plates were that cheap what year does that make the car look with the 99 ?

[@nikserof2183]

Yellow plates are so vile.

[@stormsurge6765]

Eww automatic. Best you can do is buy a manual 👍

[@matimcfetridge]

Go check out the edition 30 project if manual is more up your street!