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    Guide: Removing A3 8P Seats

    Im doing something similar but like 1inchwarrior my new s line leathers only came with a yellow airbag wire... do i need to strip the seat belt and seat occupancy sensor because it's a right pain and i dont have an 8mm spline long enough... my seat belt warning alarm has been turned off by...
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    fog lights flashing

    mines been doing that for years, I have led DRLs on my headlights and they flash several times on ignition and I also have led sidelights on my van that do the same, its never caused me any issues and they're still going strong years in, I wouldn't worry too much about it - as for VCDS Im not...
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    audi specialist west yorkshire for servicing

    also Chris Umpleby Cars Ltd in Bradford, he is an audi vw specialist too - I had mine serviced at Audi Bradford yesterday £159.00 for an oil and filter change (to be honest I just paid for the stamp to maintain my dealer history) but they did a free health check too and highlighted a few things...
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    Increasing wheel offset

    I ran 215 stretched on 18" ET42 wheels and they still rubbed too so I can understand why you'd go for removing a few mm's let us know how u get on
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    Honest Opinions Please on Some of My Mods :)

    Cheers bud yes that's right, it was originally a Cupra splitter then I had that removed and added the OEM splitter, unfortunately It does not fit the S Line models according to the audi booklet. This is how it looks with the number plate holder and yes I agree it looks much better without...
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    Honest Opinions Please on Some of My Mods :)

    Lol i completely forgot about this thread...anyway So this is the grille, fogs and splitter finished in gloss black - sorry they're not the best of pics but hopefully you'll get a better idea Fitted to the car Another quick shot And then in Summer of this year I had my bodykit fitted and...
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    Flat bottom steering wheel airbag

    Oh darn.. thought i were onto sumat here lol... are there any particular non fb steering wheels that have compatible airbags with the fb ones or is it a case of just finding one that starts with 8j0 on any steering wheel and thatd fit??
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    Flat bottom steering wheel airbag

    Iv been after a flat bottom steering wheel for ages, the ones without airbags are always going super cheap, my question is can you use an airbag from a normal steering wheel like the round audi a8 non flat bottom ones as shown in this listing or are they non interchangeable Audi A8 D3...
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    Wont stop rubbing after coilovers and new rims

    Thanks for all the advice guys, did try the arch liner screw and it has improved slightly, think i might have to set a slight camber and possibly stretch tyres Jaye am running 8j's mate
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    Wont stop rubbing after coilovers and new rims

    Thanks guys... what fitments and tyres are u both running??
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    Wont stop rubbing after coilovers and new rims

    Bought some Vmaxx's for my sportback from DPM, they are great, ride quality and handling have improved noticeably Trouble is im running 225/40/18 tyres with ET 42 wheels and although the car isn't stupidly low (sline height) the rear arches will catch on the slightest of dips and bumps in...
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    Winter Tyres - some options for mid-range cost

    Richard check out tyrereviews. co.uk as they've reviewed most tyres... iv gone for michelin alpin 3 winter tyres 2nd hand for £200 with 5mm plus tread... same size as yours aswel. I wouldn't recommend the sunnys they haven't scored very well by customer reviews
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    Audi Solid DRL Conversion

    Hi, I used the same headlights a couple months ago as I was aiming for the same look you're going for some pictures here :) http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-sportback-8p-chassis/188446-honest-opinions-please-some-my-mods.html Hope these help :icon_thumright: Zaff
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    Honest Opinions Please on Some of My Mods :)

    Thanks for the comments fella, iv recently tidied the front end up a little with a splitter and uplift in paintwork, in regards to the s line bumper i dont think il be getting one as iv actually picked up a full genuine bodykit off ebay so side skirts, front and rear diffusers are yet to be...
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    Honest Opinions Please on Some of My Mods :)

    Tim sorry for the late reply iv just recently put the bumper back on, been delayed with all the bad weather, iv sprayed the grille gloss black along with the fog grilles and splitter, think it's finished it off well, will have pics up soon as the weather brightens up