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    Passing 100k s3

    Had my s3 over a year now and has just passed over 100k. I had to replaxe the rear diff last year at some expense! I was wondering if there would be any more expected expensive parts that could go on me. I believe the rear diff is probably the most expensive part to go bar the engine. I don'...
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    Rear diff/haldex

    Had a reconditioned rear diff fitted to my car in January under warranty from where I purchased my 57 plate s3. Ive recently been told it needs replacing by my local garage after hearing whining noises. They have now sourced me one of a tt I believe with 59k. I was wondering could there be...
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    Replace haldex unit

    After some help really with the haldex unit. I've not had my s3 a year and had the haldex unit supplied from audi and had a reconditioned rear diff fitted under my warranty with the garage I got my car from in January and already my haldex unit has gone and the garage I purchased the car doesn't...
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    Changing steering wheel for flat bottom

    Currently have the old steering wheel installed and have purchased a flat bottom one with no airbag, does anybody know what code airbag I would need to fit my 2008 flat bottom steering wheel?
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    RPM drops when idle

    Revs have been dropping ever so slightly when idle and can feel it when driving. Engine management light has been on but gone back off. Taken my s3 in and they had it scanned and said there is air in the system. Would this be an easy fix for myself?
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    Stage 1 map worth the money?

    Is a stage 1 remap reallly worth the money and do you notice much difference? Thinking of getting the shark stage one taking it to 310 is it? Alternatively I was going to spend the money on having the car detailed for summer. Like do you even get bag pinned back to the seat feeling I was hoping...
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    S3 struggle for traction

    I have recently had the haldex system changed and refurbished rear diff which fixed the car spinning like a fwd. however I currently have these potenza tyres on with a fair amount of tread on them still but it's still struggling for traction and can spin. Is there a good chance it's the tyres...
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    Rattling when heater fan on

    anyone have or have had this problem? Can't figure out what it is
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    Audi specialist garage Birmingham area?

    Anyone know of any please?
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    Help needed

    Recently filled my s3 with too much oil and drove a mile before it stared to make a funny nose in engine. Had it recovered and taken to a garage where they drained it and said it was okay now. Jumped back on motorway and hard that rattle noise slightly in engine before it cut out and the battery...
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    What clutch to get after stage 1

    Looking at taking my car to stage 1 and seeing as my car has 90k in expecting the clutch to go pretty quickly. Is a new clutch roughly £1000 for a half decent one and is it worth it?
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    where to buy pressed reg plates from

    where's the best place to buy pressed plates from, noticed a few people say eBay but I've seen a lot of bad reviews from them
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    S3 spinning.

    Does anyone else's standard s3 spin in second? I'm almost certain it never used to or is it a sign I need new tyres or the 4wd system could be playing up?
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    Is it wise to have your S3 checked for any faults?

    Just wondering if it would be a good idea to take car to local Audi secialist to be checked over on the comp etc to see how it's running or if any faults
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    Steering wheel swap

    I currently have this steering wheel in my 57 s3 unfortunately. I have recently purchased the new flat bottom one from a 2008 model. Does anyone know if it's a straight swap? I can't fit yet and see as I need to purchase the new airbag also.
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    Slight judder when idle

    Just picked up my S3 8p from the garage 150 miles away from me. While driving home I've notice I'm getting a very slight judder when the car is idle. Is this normal on these cars?
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    Slight judder when idle

    Just picked up my S3 8p from the garage 150 miles away from me. While driving home I've notice I'm getting a very slight judder when the car is idle. Is this normal on these cars?
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    cleaning products

    Picking up my s3 on Saturday and I'm wanting to get some cleaning products sorted for then. Could someone please advice me on what website is good to use as I'm fairly new to buying cleaning products