Recent content by John SB3.2

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Should I buy one. or which one to buy? I used to own a 2004 3.2 Sportback which I loved and I am thinking of getting another one now. I know that the timing chains were uprated on later cars and that they don't suffer the dreaded wear/stretch issue that the earlier cars do, but do the newer cars...

I know from experience that narrower tyres are better on snow and slush. I learnt this 30 years ago with a UR Quattro which used to slide about and try to bounce off the scenery on the standard 215 wide tyres, but was far better on 205 or less. (I didn't try 1" wide as you suggested though)...

Thanks for all the responses guys. Looks as though it's going to be worth getting my winter wheels/tyres off the 3.2 before selling then. Cheers

These were on my 3.2 Sportback with 345s, so should be worth trying. I wasn't sure if the calipers were the same or not though. Cheers

Just got a 2014 S3 Sportback and wondering if my 8P winter wheels and tyres are going to fit, or am I going to have to get some 18"s to go over the front calipers?

Hopefully his problems are down to the particular dealer! I would be interested in how much they charged though? Was it easy to arrange in the first place or not?

I'm looking to buy a used Allroad and will be towing with it. If I find a car I like which doesn't have the factory fold away towbar, can I get one fitted, or will I have to get an aftermarket fixed or removable type?

That's good news. If it's OK with you I'll get in touch to arrange an update next time I'm going to be down South.

DJAlix, That's worrying, I was hoping you might be able to sort my car, which is also DSG! ECU 022 906 032 GJ, version 6487. I have VCDS and a scan log if any other info would help. Is there a fix for mine?

Certainly would do, but he's over 200 miles away. I'd like to find someone a bit closer if poss!

Hi Guys, Yet another one here! 2004 3.2 DSG Sportback which is slightly jerky on a fixed light throttle at about 2k revs and less. Where can I get the ECU updated nearest to Leeds/Bradford area? Cheers John

Is it a quattro?

Username: John SB3.2 Name: John Car: A3 8P 3.2 Quattro Sportback Location: ILKLEY VCDS/VAG-COM: No