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Millions of threads asking about what are the options for for aftermarket grills (answer: one rare option) But there's no-where for any info on how to paint these, got a damaged repairable grill to put on the car once it's painted. Any tips, tricks, recommended paints to use from those that...

Hi all, Looking into trying to get some Eibach lowering springs for my 57' plate S3, part number E10-15-007-14-20. Hoping someone know's of somewhere that does them cheap or will have a Black Friday offer on. Imagine rubber top mounts would be best changed at the same time? Cheers for the help.

Hi all, Clutch on my S3 needs replaced, along with my turbo, sourced a turbo but need to get a clutch kit sorted out. Had intended going Sachs uprated organic, but with everything else being done, financially it's not viable. So where's the best place to get standard clutch kit? and is it...

*URGENT Anyone able to tell me where the serial number is located on a k04 or what the part number is for a 2.0 tfsi (S3 - BHZ Engine) Part number I've got it on a turbo I'm looking at is 5304 101 9570 A It's got a serial number of TS 38373 Turbos been refurbed and I'm trying to find out if...

Hi All, So my K04 is in need of a refurb, the internal waste-gate is spinning in it's fitting and there is some play along the turbine shaft axis. Finally found the source of my boost issues. Looking for a some recommendations on where to send it? Anyone have first hand experience? Either...

Hi all, Recently bought an ITG induction kit off of the bay for my S3, unfortunately it hasn't come with the foam filter. Anyone able to advise what size of foam filter it needs and what I.D. should be? I've measured the pipework and it's around 89mm I.D. Can measure properly later on when I...

Hi all, removing down pipe next week for a pre cat delete and curious what the access is like to the turbo whilst it's in position. Is it possible to get to the actuator and/or n75 valve? Reason I ask, when revving at a standstill there's a slight flutter noise when the revs are dropping (as...

Hi all, Looking for some advice on where to go with my S3, in short I'll be taking off my down pipe in the near future and want to know if it is possible to inspect/clean the turbo and/or the actuator whilst it's off? Also car is stock otherwise, would it be best to stick to the plan and...

Hi All, having some serious issues with the S3, it has previously had some work done in one of the receipts that came with it when I bought it for 'Turbo Wiring Fix'. Looking at it there are several sections of wiring around the Recirc Valve that have been cut and electrical taped back...

Hi All, Been fixing up a broken pre-facelift grille for fitting to my 57' S3, almost at the stage to start painting. Just looking for some tips/tricks for getting a good finish, I know it's all in the prep work, but do people primer first or use a bonding agent or just go straight in with the...

Hi all, Though this deserved it's own thread instead of being buried in my progress thread. Looking for some assistance on fault finding as trying to resolve this without going for a new turbo. Car: Audi S3 57' Plate 30k miles, car bought with no service history and had sat some time before...

Hi all, Looking for some assistance in installing aux in or aux in & buetooth into my 57' Plate S3, for my looming NC500 trip. It's got a Concert 2, BOSE and does not have a CD Changer (Single CD only). Am I right in saying an Xcarlink will be what I'm after? HERE I'll need VCDS to enable it...

Looking for another set of wheels for my 57 plate S3, cone across a set of these and wondering if the tires they come with are any use or if they need changed? If so what to? Cheers.

Hi all, Currently trying to source an O-Ring for my new lp sensor as the old ones goosed. Tried all the usual spots but everywhere is shipped from America and on a long lead time. Part number is: 06E906149B Anyone able to help? Cheers Scott.

Hi All, I've searched everywhere I can think of and cannot find a supplier for a black/black honeycomb grill for my pre-facelift S3. I'll take it there are not as many options as a facelift, general consensus to paint the original rather than replace it? Butchering an RS6 grill and my...

Hi all, Thought since I'm spending more and more time on here I'd start a little photo thread of my photos, for anyone that's interested. Been taking photos for a couple of years now and started my own Facebook page at the end of 2014 - Click Here (https://www.facebook.com/SBReidPhotography/) ...

Hi All, First proper post on here, picked up my second Audi a few months ago after another foray into mx5 ownership. It's a 57' Plate Phantom Black 8P1, 28,000 miles. Comes with a few options that I know of: Sunroof, Interior Light Package, Flat Bottomed Steering Wheel, Auto lights/wipers...

Sorry for my first post but searched and couldn't find anything, looking at 18" rims for an 8P2, lowering 30ishmm in the future. Which is the better option 8" front & rear or 8" front/9" rear? ET42 on both. I dont want to worry about rubbing or rolling the arches. Would consider spacers in the...