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  1. matt_hilluk

    Indicators as DRL / US Spec

    is this possible in the 8v with halogen headlights. If so how would i go about it via vagcom as I couldn't figure it out. Please don't reply If you're going to say don't do it or that it will look tacky, I don't have time for that. Many Thanks. Matt.
  2. matt_hilluk

    Launch control on an A3

    is this possible? As I've tried everything on my 1.8tfsi stronic a3 but nothing... No way to build revs up with foot on the brake... It just doesn't move then you get a delay when you finally pull off from Idle speed...
  3. matt_hilluk

    How to change interior light bulb

    has anyone figured out how to get it out?
  4. matt_hilluk

    retrofitting DAB

    has anyone got this done yet? my dealership says it isnt possible but it must be even if it requires a whole new MMI
  5. matt_hilluk

    anybody in solihull/birmingham with vcds want to help

    im not being lazy, but the vcds map will not load on my pc, iphone or ipad for some reason so i cannot view it? is there anyone in the local area that can help me out just enable some basic features such as the alarm beep and drl lights etc? thanks matt.
  6. matt_hilluk

    retrofitting S3 bumper to a Sport model

    i have purcahsed an S3 bumper today without any of the grilles, i understand my centre main grille will fit. not i need to know; is the bumper a straight swap? i need the two side lower grilles and the vent surrounds, what else do i need? do i need new 'fog/drl' lights? do the lights act...
  7. matt_hilluk

    Two different types of rear axle on the 8V

    Hi all, I'm looking for coilovers for my 8v it says there are two kinds available. One for independent rear suspension and one for a twist axle? Does this sound correct? If so which version will I need? 1.8tfsi stronic fwd
  8. matt_hilluk

    Adding DAB...

    firstly I'm really shocked my 2013 sport a3 8v doesn't have DAB radio... How can it be retrofitted? It's not like I can change the headunit as there isn't one. Is it just coding and possibly an aerial? Much help is appreciated as I really do want this feature on the car
  9. matt_hilluk

    newbie to the 8V - just bought a 1.8tfsi

    hi all, i have just purchased a 2013 8v 3 door 1.8tfsi 180bhp stronic - kinda spontaneously is this engine any good? there doesnt seem to be any tuning availiable for it yet which is disspointing ive purchased a sport model, not yet picked it up, im gutted it isnt an sline model but with the...
  10. matt_hilluk

    NEW TO THE TT SCENE

    just swapped my a3 for a tt, collect in a week or 2, but want to know how much the wheels on it are worth also any coilovers available for the mk2?
  11. matt_hilluk

    fogs as drls

    having a play on vcds and saw this function, and the ability to set the percentage to dim them, however they dont seem to work even though i have enabled it is there anything else i need to do, such as a repair wire? etc?
  12. matt_hilluk

    remove service info from the dis

    my car is now saying service in 1100 miles or xxx days everytime i start it. however it was only serviced in may. and oil change in july. so is there any way to remove this for another year/set amount of time
  13. matt_hilluk

    Has anyone done a build thread for a full facelift conversion

    On the hunt for a build thread just so I know what's required and how difficult it is to make an a3 look like a brand new one. From bumpers to even the new style door handles. And is it hard to get led drls working as they should.
  14. matt_hilluk

    really want ipod connection in my a3

    ever since i got my a3 i have wanted to plug in my iphone/ipod but havent been able to i have an audi concert headunit. double din. 56 plate. audi quoted me 100 for the part plus 2-300 fitting, this is in the glovebox, which is no good for my iphone really. but at that price for fitting it...
  15. matt_hilluk

    I have BOSE, but want even more bass...

    possible? obviously but want to keep it as oem as possible is there a bigger sub that will directly replace the bose one? other options?
  16. matt_hilluk

    Numberplate Panel on Grill

    i have heard that the numberplate panel, that the plate screws into is a seperate panel from the grille and interchangable I am after a new one as mine has multiple screw holes in it and i want it to look good without a plate, at times... now i have seen different styles, some plain plastic...
  17. matt_hilluk

    2.0tdi, whistling/siren noise when revving

    when sat stationary and revving / driving slowly my car makes a siren like noise, a whistle sounds bad anyway and didnt do it before boost leak or turbo is on its way out? any other suggestions?
  18. matt_hilluk

    2.0tdi, whistling/siren noise when revving

    today i noticed that when driving slow, or stood still and revving the engine it sounds like a police siren/whistle it definetly didnt do it before today so must be an issue turbo gone? boost leak? any ideas?
  19. matt_hilluk

    Has anybody fitted these DRL's

    Has anybody fitted these ones and if so do they need coding or are there better ones out there? KUFATEC GmbH & Co. KG - LED Tagfahrleuchten - Audi A3 8P (8PA) - HAL 37938-2
  20. matt_hilluk

    For all the LOW LOW LOWWWW a3's out there

    just had my coilovers put on, to look at its the right height, maybe a bit lower would be nicer. but it still scrapes and makes noises as i drive along, even with just me in the car, when i put a full tank of diesel in it was even worse. what can i do to overcome this, as there are many people...