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  1. graham d'arcy

    E-tron - s3 valance

    Hi folks. I have a FL e-tron and have a mate who upgraded his exhaust on his s3. I’m wondering will the standard s3 balance fit right into my bumper or is there trimming or a new bumper or what is involved in fitting? and then my car I effectively just want this above, to fit my car below.
  2. graham d'arcy

    For Sale Dolphin Grey 2001 AMK

    For anyone across the pond interested.. Its just a ferry away :) https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-s3-8l-2001-quattro-1-8t/22880315
  3. graham d'arcy

    Gear oil / diff oil

    Right, ive just read a lot of threads on this, can I just clear this up so I've a definitive answer. because im doing my oils with my clutch next week. Front : bleed from the gear box and diff - Fill from the gearbox Rear : bleed from the drain hole, then fill from the filler hole...
  4. graham d'arcy

    Changing clutch what do I need

    Cryptic title, I know. I'm doing the clutch now in a couple of weeks (and putting in a 3" downpipe while the subrame is down =D ) I have the LUK clutch kit & Concentric Slave Cylinder Am I right in saying I need to replace some sort of fluid, and some transfer case seals? links to old...
  5. graham d'arcy

    Having a bit of trouble with my brakes

    So I got cruise control retro fitted the other day. When I was driving home I had it on and was going up a slip road off the motorway and the brake pedal would NOT press in. I had to stand on it to get it to go in then it was fine. But I was frightened the car was not going to stop. Happened...
  6. graham d'arcy

    Another MAF question

    Hi, sorry in advance So Im changing my MAF, and i understand the part is 06A906461M However, its linking to different bosch part numbers depending on which website I try, Euro parts is giving me 0280218065 GSF is giving me 0986280218 Will either work, or does it matter? Thanks Engine...
  7. graham d'arcy

    Ecu swap b5 passat

    not sure if this is the right place. And I did a small search and can’t find anything really. So I have an 8p 2007 1.9tdi 110 bhp. And a mate of mine has a 03 b5 Passat he’s breaking. 130bhp. Same engine I believe?!? So I was going to take the injectors, turbo, intercooler pipes and ecu...
  8. graham d'arcy

    Anyone seen these wheels?

    hi folks. A mate of mine looking to get these wheels but has never seen them on an everyday car, does anyone have or know anyone who has them that might be able to send me a pic. He has a 2014 a3. I’ve only ever seen or am able to find pics of these on an r8 v10 plus 2016 model up. Just want...
  9. graham d'arcy

    Petrol gauge just dropped

    So I was driving home earlier and my petrol gauge went from half a tank down to red right away. Range fell for 160 miles to 40 and then performed normally. So I originally thought I’d leaked petrol but I got to the garage and put in 10 litres. Got back in the car and the gauge still in the red...
  10. graham d'arcy

    What is A better brake set up?

    so now my car actually goes the way it should.... next thing on my list of things to service is brakes. I've been reading a LOT of conflicting stuff about the different brand of brake discs and pads etc and I'm just wondering what people have and what works well. I don't mind just goin OEM...
  11. graham d'arcy

    Fuel pump issues or..?

    i think my fuel pump is on it's way out. But I'm not sure. The only symptoms I'm getting are, slightly slow to start up when under half a tank, and when accelerating a bit hard and trying to switch gear and floor it, the car just will not accelerate and it jumps or hesitates. I changed fuel...
  12. graham d'arcy

    Badger5 TIP 2.2 or 3?

    I'm about to pick one of these up this week. Just wondering has anyone had any negative points about either? A friend of mine said the 2.2 kept coming loose and to go for the v3 and my cousin said he didn't have that issue on his to go for the 2.2. I understand the 2.2 has better flow and...
  13. graham d'arcy

    S3 and tt rear diff

    guys sorry if I'm repeating old posts or this is a silly question. And if anyone has a link to my question already answered please do link me because I can't find the specific answers I'm looking for. I have an amk s3. My mate has a mark 1 BAM tt. He's selling it for parts and I'd like to...
  14. graham d'arcy

    Anyone recognise this S3?

    I'm looking at picking up an s3, this one particularly... hasnt been tested in nearly 4 years, guy said it was lying up, then he bought it and couldnt get insured, so hes had it lying up for nearly a year, then the guy before him supposedly 2 years.. particularly anyone from ireland who might...
  15. graham d'arcy

    Ajq ko3 180 remap?

    Anyone ever remapped an ajq 1.8t Quattro 1999? To my demise, I found out it only has a ko3 turbo, so it's apparently only going to get to about 190 bhp. Has anyone ever done one of these? Did they make any mad gains or if it only did map to 190 was it worth it? Might just save the 400blips...
  16. graham d'arcy

    Audi a3 1.8t quattro clutch replacement?

    Hi folks So I just bought a stock 1999 1.8t quattro A3. its absolutely impeccable for the year, its been looked after like a baby, the only thing i want to change is to remap it. I've been told because the car is quite heavy that if i remap it and dont change the clutch it will chew through...
  17. graham d'arcy

    Audi a3 1.8t quattro clutch replacement

    Hi folks So I just bought a stock 1999 1.8t quattro A3. its absolutely impeccable for the year, its been looked after like a baby, the only thing i want to change is to remap it. I've been told because the car is quite heavy that if i remap it and dont change the clutch it will chew through...