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  1. Spencer589

    RS3 Low Dust Brake Pads & No Squeel?

    Seen a lot of threads here about brakes pads but not much about pads for low brake dust, anyone got any recommendations for pads with low dust? I've been using Brembo xtra pads with DBA discs on the front for the last couple of months but they produce a crazy amount of dust and they squeal when...
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    2018 RS3 8V FL Stage 2 knocking on cold start.

    I'm having an issue on a cold start with my RS3. When I start it I can hear a knocking sound and when I put it into gear it almost goes away and when the engines warm it goes away. It's running stage 2 revo software without a DSG tune and I know it's highly recommended for a DSG tune running...
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    Audi Specialist Thread

    Just wanted to start a thread to see if a list of the best VAG specialists from around the UK can be made. Anyone who knows a good'n drop them in the thread. This is my 2 cents: Midland VW - 21 Conduit Rd, Norton Canes, Cannock WS11 9TJ S Line Automotive - 34 Jubilee Dr, Loughborough LE11 5XS
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    RS3 8v Reyland brake discs - bolted or floating?

    I know there's numerous threads on brake discs but I can't find any answers. If anyone can help I wanted to know if there'd be any major performance differences between Reyland bolted discs and floating discs, when they're only going to be for road use? Also if there'd be much difference between...
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    A bit boring but locking wheel bolts advice please!

    Wondering if anyone can help? I've bought some McGard tapered locking wheel bolts for my new wheels which are for tapered bolts. They're fitted but my problem is the heads of the locking wheel bolts have a diameter of 20.5mm. So I'm having a bit of a nightmare trying to find some bolt caps that...
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    RS3 2018 Start/Stop fault & not running on all cylinders

    Got in my car yesterday morning started it up and the engine was rough as a badgers start/stop fault came up on the computer and then the engine management light came up flashing amber and it told me to take it to the workshop. I had the start/stop message before then it went away but not the...
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    RS3 FL Another Downpipe..

    I'm looking to change my downpipe on my RS3 FL (DAZA) before booking in at MRC. I'm currently using the Scorpion dp with the stage 2 off the shelf map I've got. The reason I'm swapping is because I want a custom stage 2 map and I've seen on here in another thread that someone who went to MRC had...
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    Facelift RS3 stage 2 intake advice

    I'm contemplating getting the Revo carbon fibre intake and I'm currently running the Forge intake wrapped in the gold heat tape with the Revo turbo elbow and stock air box. Basically I'm asking is the carbon fibre intake gonna be much better at resisting heat than the tapped up forge pipe I'm...
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    Stage 2 RS3 which oil?

    Any advice on oil brands for a stage 2 RS3? I'm told at stage 2 5w 40 should be uses and my car's booked in for a service and my local VAG specialist. I wanted to go with Millers EE Performance but the bloke at the garage says they use Millers Trident Professional, I know the Trident oil is...
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    Can anyone help with this error code B104A00

    After scanning my car yesterday with an OBD eleven I get this fault come up B104A00 - Engine Control Module (ECM) not authorized Static My car is stage 2 and fitted with an Autowatch Ghost, the fault code is listed in the dashboard section not sure if it's something to do with...
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    Strange cold start

    Anyone elses RS3 FL do this after a stage 2 and upgraded spark plugs? It only does it from a cold start. Not sure if I might need new ignition coils? https://www.youtube.com/
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    RS3 DSG Remap

    Anyone tried the Racing Line DSG software on the RS3 FL? I had been looking at the TVS DSG software but this looked interesting. https://www.racingline.com/tcu-dq500 if anyone's got any other recommendations it's much appreciated. I'm currently running Revo stage 2 but I don't think they're...