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    Where to buy standard turbo hose?

    guys where can I buy the standard red turbo hose for my 1999 S3 ? It's the big red one. Do I have to go to an Audi dealership and what do I ask for? Thanks Paul
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    Help! S3 turbo pipe clamp problem

    Guys I'm constantly carrying a screwdriver because every 20-30 miles my turbo pipe comes off. I have the red Forge turbo hose and it's held on by a standard jubilee clip. Are there some sort of upgraded clamps I can buy to keep it on?? thanks!! Paul
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    Oil pick-up pipe

    Guys, My car has the oil warning light constantly on despite not being low on oil. Has been like this for 3000 miles now. Someone suggested perhaps its a problem with the Oil pick-up pipe being clogged - what do you think? Where would I buy this pipe? thanks Paul
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    Headlight amplifier

    Guys one of my headlights stops working after a while of driving. It isn't the bulb. Someone suggested perhaps there is an amplifier which has stopped working? thanks Paul
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    Radio Code Bose

    Guys the battery went flat now my stereo doesn't;t work. How do I get the radio code and how do you enter it? thanks!!! Paul
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    S3 or 3.2 quattro

    Guys I may be upgrading from my 8L S3 to an 8P Can you tell me how the 3.2 Quattro compares with the S3 ? thanks Paul
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    Help - alarm keeps going off

    Crisis here the alarm keeps going off every few mins when car is parked. Causing problems with the neighbours and children trying to sleep. And idea what to do guys? Can I make it silent somehow?
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    warning light - what is this?

    Guys my dashboard pixel display barely works and this warning light has come up. Anyone know what it is please? I checked the oil and seems there is plenty according to the dip-stick. thanks! Paul...
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    Autowindscreens Hoddesdon - absolute joke!!

    Guys, sometimes I wonder how such companies can stay in business. My windscreen smashed almost a month ago now when some kids threw something off a bridge which hit my S3 as I was driving. Claimed on the car insurance paid £70 for a new windscreen - that was almost a month ago. After waiting a...
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    Winter tyres

    Guys, Am wondering who here has used winter tyres? I need to replace all 4 of mine now for MOT next week. Am thinking considering its Oct do I go for winter tyres. Thing is I do very low mileage so what to do when spring comes - I guess buy a 2nd set of wheels but might have to still use them...
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    Help - whats the windscreen trim called?

    Guys, My S3 has a black piece of trim on the front windscreen on the drivers side but is missing it on the passenger side. Am having the entire windscreen replaced next week since cracked, so thought I'd try and sort this out at the same time. Does anyone know what its called? Where to buy it...
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    Help - where to buy S3 turbo pipe asap?

    Guys, I need to buy the big rubber turbo pipe since mine has split at the back and keeps coming off. On the pipe it says: DE mgw 06A 145 822L 12/11 FPM MVQ Any idea where I can buy a new one?? I can't drive the car at the moment it keeps coming off every 50 miles or so. thanks! Paul
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    What did the S3 cost new?

    Anyone know what our cars retailed at back in the day? Mine is a 1999 S3 thanks Paul
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    How far do I go?

    Hi guys, On impulse purchase I bought a roughish X reg 210bhp S3 for £2000 off a guy down the road 3 months ago. Its completely standard in black with 127k mileage with yellow/black interior. Most of the documentation and service history has been lost. I just spent £850 on the paintwork with...
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    Day1 S3 disaster

    Guys, appreciate any suggestions. Just bought a 2000 S3 with 126k miles. A bit rough round the body which I will get sorted but it was driving nicely. First day I had it was stretching its legs on some country roads and gave it full acceleration in 3rd. There was a hiss and all of a sudden...