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Removing fog lamps
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 4:51 pm
by DuncS3
Some of you RS4 chaps have removed your fog lamps havent you? is this to help cool the brakes?
SitaS3 and I were comparing the heat of his new calipers yesterday after a slow run up the road - god knows what they must get like on the track [img]images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]
It got us discussing removing the fog lamps - I never use mine...
Dunc [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]
Re: Removing fog lamps
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 4:59 pm
by Andiroo
Hey Dunc, we've removed the fogs on our RS4's (and S4's) to give a better flow of air over the intercoolers - car performs much better on trackdays [img]images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
Not sure on the position of yours, but I know you have the vents (like us) in the inner wheel arch, which if opened up could improve airflow to the brakes - let us know how you get on [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img]
Andiroo
Re: Removing fog lamps
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 7:14 pm
by Paul-RS
Arn't the RS4 and S4 fogs mounted behind the grill in the bumper...
not in the grill like the S3.
not so easy for us Dunc, cosmetically speaking.
Re: Removing fog lamps
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 7:19 pm
by sitas3
it would be better if we could move the intercoolers - maybe combine into a single front mounted one. Problem with our cars (S3) is that the air moves through the intercoolers, then thru the vents Andy's talking about - by which time the airflow is restricted (and warm...) - also a further problem is lack of space up front.
Did you notice how hot the wheel was Dunc? i did and I shall be monitoring this.. Cars - one bloody thing after another. [img]images/graemlins/rocketwhore.gif[/img]
Re: Removing fog lamps
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 7:58 pm
by ChrisG
I've also read that a front mounted i/c helps to prevent pressure drop between the turbo and engine.
Re: Removing fog lamps
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 8:05 pm
by DuncS3
can you get a FMIC for the S3? I know you can for the TT...
failing that, lets all move to Iceland
Dunc [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]
Re: Removing fog lamps
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 8:53 pm
by sitas3
lets all move to Iceland
after you, then..
Re: Removing fog lamps
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 8:59 pm
by sitas3
btw, i know AMD were talking about a fmic for the S3, but maybe also take a look at
Star Performance - they even do one for the Golf 1.8T
Go on, your turn to spend some money.
Re: Removing fog lamps
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 11:36 pm
by LittleSkull
Forge and Stratmosphere make the FMIC for the TT 225hp (see attachment) so maybe they have them for the S3.