Recent content by george forbes

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    A3 8V Rear Carrier Bracket Bolts

    You could be right but I would struggle to understand why. Same hub same size carrier but smaller disc. Lots of guys on the forum were lead to believe carrier had to be removed until a few leading garages and myself proved carrier did not need to be removed. Believe me I went through quite a few...
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    A3 8V Rear Carrier Bracket Bolts

    https://photos.google.com/search/_tv_Videos/photo/AF1QipMyofYnuJaH0RlnQYYaQYHOS8q_Wgo_ERrwhFFv Can assure you even with the S3 310mm rear discs the carrier does not need to come off to replace discs. https://photos.app.goo.gl/wTXXmJPxWkn9yhUZ9
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    Alarm siren location?

    Took me the whole of 5 secs to google it on an 8p model so might be the same on 8v and isn't going to compromise anything if so easy to find out .
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    Do only certain black editions have black badges?

    not sure about PFL but you can ask dealer for black badges nowadays as an extra
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    Do only certain black editions have black badges?

    Window trim front grill rear diffuser
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    S3 Gone

    PCP came to an end and didn't want to just upgrade to a facelifted S3 and used to own a megane rs250 as my very first fast car . so the looks of the RS300 along with the same bhp limited slip diff and 4 wheel steer and all the interior bells and whistles , and the fact I just love a manual which...
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    S3 Gone

    Already purchased a Megane rs300 trophy fully loaded with alcantara interior, recaros, Bose sound system , Pan roof, rs monitor, in a lovely volcanic orange so I don't forget where I parked it.
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    S3 Gone

    Sorry to say but the S3 finally left the building yesterday. after 4 years of ownership it was time for something different , loved having it and sorry to see it go, more upset by the fact it went to some hoody wearing guy that daddy was paying for. spent most part of the day washing and...
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    S3 finally going

    Megane RS 300 trophy
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    S3 finally going

    Hate to say it but it's time and the S3 has to go , been sitting in the neighbours drive since November after getting new car so if anyone is interested...
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    New Owner Question

    Not sure to be quite honest. worth a try.
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    New Owner Question

    PFL S3 you could code the graphic display in but that option disappeared on the FL.
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    Thinking of buying a used 2019 S3 - advice

    Mines done that since 26k and now on 57k and has never gotten any worse so not always a sign of the clutch on the way out. Never affected my use of the car over the last 4 years.
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    Creased leather on side bolster

    totally can be sorted