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There is I think from under the scuttle, but not quite sure what the location of them is - that's usually how the coupes end up with wet footwells too.

@ thank you!

Thanks! Just a powerflow system with the sports cats popped in. Any garage that specializes in exhausts would be able to sort you out 👌🏻

I think they were aftermarket, but there's often one for sale on eBay or one of the facebook groups - they just bolt right in

Ha, you're lucky!

Yeah the drain material here is a known issue too, they do degrade when not looked after and then you’re scuppered - luckily they’re fairly easy to replace in these if that does happen. Good point though!

I'm not sure to be honest, I only have experience with that rear issue I'm afraid.

Mine has remained dry, to my surprise actually!

@@benofthenorthuk that’s good.. I’ve just bought one blind on auction but suspect it has leaked and damaged the comfort control unit.. I’m hoping when I get it delivered it’s not too big of a project getting it fixed up 🤦‍♂️😂

@@ianjames5150 Excellent! If you replace the CCM, my only advice is to get one with the same final letter at the end of the model code. So if yours ends E, get one that ends E. Good luck!

Sorry - not really familiar with the Mk3 - does that suffer the same issue?

@@benofthenorthuk Yes! Exactly the same, although the channels are slightly different. Happened this March when it was raining non-stop. Took it to the local dealers, they quoted £1400!! Not covered by warranty. I was fuming. Went back to the dealer where I bought the car from (in February) and they were nice and sorted it, as it should've been done as part of the prep. Now I'm paranoid so check once a week for leaves and rubbish down there.

It solved it yes - I have a newer leak I discovered from the front left door, but a small bit of extra silicon rubber has stopped that thankfully,

@@benofthenorthuk That's reassuring to know all the time and effort taking the interior out pays off, leaks are always a challenge to track down. Did you also change the drain hoses?

@@davidjsmith67utube I haven't gotten around to that yet, but being that the interior has stayed dry so far I've not been in a rush to do that

Happy new year to you too!

Thanks, happy new year to you too!

Haha thanks! Took some finagling to get clear non windy audio 😁

The filthier the better! When I had the exhaust made I was asked if I wanted to tame the volume - just told them no and they grinned and said excellent 😆

Thanks!

Thanks buddy!

That was before the thermostat was replaced, as warm is it would get, oil would have been nice and warm, just running rich that’s all.

A fair point, but these are old and very weak plastic tubes, doing that has a huge risk of going through the sides of the tubes with the wire and making holes, making them effectively useless.

@@benofthenorthuk No worries. I've re-edited my comment as meant to say small screwdriver (doh!) but have flu at the mo so that's my excuse, lol. The REAL drainage point (underneath the car just behind the front wheel arches) just needed unblocking (not saying ths will be the same for everyone). No video or forum gave this info out. *Hours of the day before frustration solved at no huge risk*. And all by trial and error. i.e. noticing where water dripped out of the car as I was testing for any drainage improvements.! : )

@@beejj6190 Yeah the fronts are a whole different thing arent they! The rears are very delicate if they've not been replaced (And the rarely have), so you have to be super careful with those ones.

Thanks mate!

100FPS in 4k! Looking forward to trying some more out after learning a lot doing these ones. Love your Mk3 by the way, thing of beauty.

@@benofthenorthuk It must have taken ages to upload that to youtube. I did a 60fps shoot once and it took 36 hrs to upload to 4k for a 30 min vid. Cheers pal nice of you to say! 👍🏼

@@ITSARAPPTTRS 😆 This didn't take that long, thankfully!

Thanks Chris! Can't wait to try some more

Thanks! Mostly an experiment - lots of lessons learned!

Mate you'd have loved - long trek for us though!

Thank you!

Thanks Kenneth!

Thanks Andy!

Thanks dude!

Normally you'll need to replace the CCM with another unit - when you do, make sure the last letter (A, B, C etc) matches on the existing unit and the new one you have, otherwise it may not be compatible. Many breakers will have CCM units in stock usually.

@@benofthenorthuk Thanks for your answer. I don't want to spend 500 Eur for a used module. I'll try to find an other solution.

Both sides have one, same on each side

Happy as I know she’s working just fine (regards to power anyway). I was nervous though 😆 You never know might go wrong with an old car. A few were quite down on power but most were making close to stock, or much much more for the tuned ones. Would love to do it again on a cold cold day and see if she makes actual stock numbers.

Thanks! It's nice to know she's healthy and has no underlying issues (at least in terms of power)

@@benofthenorthuk definitely mate I have to come to the next one

@@CarChris82 Definitely, was a good day. Germain's TT was a mental one!

How much extra power it make

Pin 16 on that adapter I point to in the video - when you turn the lights on, that connections sends a signal that you can tap into

Thanks! This head unit is the Sony XAV-AX8050D

@@benofthenorthuk thank you so much! Keep up the great vids :)

Yeah I’m tempted to replace mine this year, just for completeness. I think you can get replacements for about £60, which isn’t tooooo expensive for an old Audi. I have big hands, so I know that job will be horrible 😆

Thanks! Sounds exactly as I want it to now 👌🏻

Should have definitely flagged it for adult content

I hope so, she is incredibly loud now 😆

So far no one's complained - luckily I don't go out super early 😂

Thanks! I was indeed, it was a fantastic meet. The roll bars are fairly easy to remove - two bolts hold each one in, just have to remove the trim first. I had mine powder coated, exactly what I was after

I thought you were there,it was a great meet you're right, your black hoops looked spot on, just what I'm after. Cheers👍

They’ve been cleared and are good - this stuff was coming in via the front doors now, although some will be from before the rear drains were cleared

There's a few culprits - one is blocked rear drain tubes as in this video (One side could be blocked and not the other). You could also suffer from ages door seals, this tends to cause the leak to come in from near the front of where the door sits (Again, can be one side). Also you could have blocked front drain tubes - these are under the scuttle panel and could be blocked with leaves etc. I'd suspect the door seals. It could be only one side is going, it could also be the angle the rain hit the car meant only one side took the hit.

@@benofthenorthuk thanks for this Ben. I noticed also after closer inspection that there's wet on the driver side too, but up further closer to the pedals... think the seals are partly responsible because water drops tend to form on the panel under the door when closed....

@@frankspeaking If you can get someone to spray a hosepipe at the front half of the doors, you can see if the seals have given up as there'll be water coming in at the bottom near the front. Quite common on these, and not always easily solved I'm afraid. New seals aren't really available for the roadster. There's a few tips and tricks if you search online, but I've not found anything that was effective as yet (I suffer the same issue)

@@benofthenorthukcheers again for taking the time Ben - I sent u a message on your Insta account. Hope that's ok 😊

I believe it's possible for it to pool where the folding section of the side of the roof meets the body of the car and the door window - which is why they designed the roof drains on the parcel shelf in the first place (The drains are at the very edge). With any mechanism like that it'll never be truly water tight. During heavy rain and the tubes being blocked, that's when you get real problems.

Also condensation.

Good tip! I've yet to refit mine (Chasing down leaky seals still), was it easy enough to get back in?

@@benofthenorthuk It was a little challenging getting it up towards the firewall but mostly because its just large and awkward.

@@igetnoslep Ah yeah that was the bit I was expecting will be a pain. I know not to get too stressed if that bit fights me too

Hi Phil I have purchased the aftermarket heated seat loom, but I'm not an auto electrician. Any tips for fitting please? Thanks Simon