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    NEW TIRES! WHAT TO BUY?

    A mate recommended Michelin Cross Climate, reckoned his Golf GTi could drive in snow where others struggled. Certainly gave me confidence on a long distance trip through driving rain and lots of standing water.
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    A3 8P owners -- when was your first starter motor replacement?

    129,000 miles, no problems yet.
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    Very confused about what I need in order to install an after market head unit

    A) Either should work, the second Dynamic Sounds one would use steering wheel controls if you had them. B) You might need extractor pins with the first one C) No, they shouldn't interfere with the sound path 2) Not that I'm aware of, Pioneer seem to do units in 1 or 2 DIN sizes almost at random...
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    Correct wiring for an Audi Symphony 2 (2006).

    As no-one else has pitched in I'll give my amateur opinion. I think these stereos differ from traditional stereos in that they use the car's CAN BUS to send signals to the stereo to turn off and on, that's what CAN H[igh] and CAN L[ow] are. I've attached an old doc showing the relationship...
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    What car did you get to replace your A3 8P?

    I've not parted with my 8P A3 yet, although been keeping an eye on a possible replacement (in case something expensive goes) for a while. If you're after a hybrid I'd go for the newer ones with 50 miles nominal range rather than the 30 of the last crop. Not sure what's available in the US but...
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    Axle stands

    Think I found it, had to use google rather than forum search: https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/squeeky-brakes.158424/post-1595118
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    Axle stands

    Sorry to thread hijack but would the solution apply to A3 8P models? Mine does it.
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    Just bought an A3, advice welcome.

    My DIY mechanic days were long over before I bought my A3 but I can tell you it's recommended to change the water pump when you do the timing belt, at least on the 2.0 TFSI.
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    Apple car play head unit for Bose audio system

    I'm not sure you do if your aftermarket stereo has preamp outs.
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    Apple car play head unit for Bose audio system

    Do you have steering wheel controls you want to use, that will partly determine what loom you need I think. The unit you've chosen doesn't have DAB, I had a Pioneer AVH-Z9200DAB fitted but that is a fair bit more expensive and you'll need a DAB aerial. What head unit do you currently have, that...
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    Xtrons or Teyes

    I had a reversing cam fitted when I had my Pioneer unit installed and it's great.
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    Wireless Carplay Head Unit

    I've (had) fitted one of these with a reversing cam: https://www.pioneer-car.eu/uk/products/avh-z9200dab Works well with wireless carplay. If you've only got a single DIN slot maybe one of these would be easier: https://www.pioneer-car.eu/uk/products/avh-z9200dab
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    Buying an Audi

    I've been lucky. In 13 years the only out of annual maint/MOT bills I've had has been a couple of the sensor/valve thingys and the sump gasket.
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    Can bus wires for concert 2

    Here's the back of a 2-DIN Concert
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    Post your eBay, Classified and For Sale links and wanted in here. Do not create a thread.

    The leather's split on my driver's seat side section and I could do with a replacement, probably with the passenger seat too. 8P, 5 door, not heated, full Vienna leather, black. Unless someone can come up with one on here is ebay my best bet?
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