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    Facelift Automatic Headlights - how to adjust when they come on.

    Since having this car, I’d noticed that the headlights nearly always seemed to be on - even when it was pretty-much broad daylight. I just put it down to just the light sensor being over-sensitive, until yesterday when I was just browsing through the menus under Car Settings. So apologies to...
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    Sat Nav / Map destination flags - how to remove?

    The other week my wife was driving the car and couldn’t work out how to get off the map screen and get the radio screen to appear. (I know [emoji23]) The result is a load of random “destination flags” corresponding to where she’s tried to activate the radio but instead created a coordinate...
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    Facelift ios11 and CarPlay

    Anyone upgraded to iOS11 yet and tried CarPlay? I've seen YouTube stuff about the changes to CarPlay, but just wondered if anyone has tried it yet or if there have been any other subtle improvements. AL
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    Super Sport Seats on 3 door S3

    Hi I've seen a lot of threads about Super Sport Seats, but none seem to mention the slide/tilt mechanism for getting into the rear of the 3 door S3. So how do they move? What's access like? Bearing in mind I have lived with S3 8P buckets seats for 9 years, 6 of which have involved putting my...
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    Recaro Bucket Seats - problems, advice needed

    Hi Guys, Not posted for a while, but "Hi" to all those who might remember me from the old days. I still have my S3, 7 years old this week! Wow! But I have one or two problems with the bucket seats. Drivers seat - there is quite a loud creaking sound coming from the seat base. Its as if the...
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    Quattro/Haldex: Single Tyre Replacment?

    I got a punture a few weeks back, and it was on the curve of the tyre. The guys that repaired it said that because it was on the curve, it might not hold the pressure. Anyway, they were right and the tyre is loosing pressure. So, replacing a single tyre on a Quattro car, should it be done or...
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    Cleaning in and around badges

    Hi Guys, Have you got any tips or recommendations for cleaning in and around badges? The Audi rings and S3 badge etc. I've tried my standard car shampoo product (Meg Shampoo Plus). Also tried Autoglym Tar Remover (standard stuf, not pro stuff)...but still can't get the grime removed. I...
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    Any North West England meets in the pipeline?

    Apologies for posting this here. I've been in the events forum and couldn't see anything listed for the Northwest. So are there any Northwest England meets planned? Purely selfish reason for asking: I'd like a ride out in a modified S3, stage1, stage2 or stage2+. :) Cheers AL
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    S3 2nd AVS service - mileage shock!!

    Hi guys, Just wanted to post some info for you and wanted to see if there any other S3 8P owners out there with a similar "service vs mileage" issue. My '07 S3 had its first avs service at 11000 miles, and almost exactly 1 year old (so April 2008). At the time I thought that was pretty...
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    GT5p anyone?

    Anyone still go on this regular? I've always avoided the online racing due to bad press from folk on the AVForums, i.e. online you always get idiots just shunting you off, rather than proper racing. Went on the other night and they guys on AVForums were right, races were full of idiots...
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    S3 calipers - cleaning advice?

    Hi Just in case folk rarely browse to the detailing forum...30 views on there, but not one response. http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=59326 Got any advice on how to clean and how to keep shiny? Cheers AL
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    S3 black calipers - how to get the shine back?

    Hi, Can anyone recommend a product that will restore the shine of the black calipers on my S3 8P? They've gone really dull. Cheers AL
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    Wash failure? Swirls are back.

    Clark, Rich, Really need your advice. If you remember, a while ago I posted up about my concerns over swirl marks. See this thread... http://audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=39654 Following your advice I had them corrected by Matt @ Off Your Marks detailing. Who did an excellent...
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    karcher foam lance & Chemical Guys Maxi Suds. Water ratio advice?

    Hi, Just bought these products for doing pre-wash. I was recommended the Meguiars Shampoo Plus, but just couldn't find anywhere that has any in stock at the moment. So got the Maxi Suds, hopefully, as a good alternative. I just need some advice on what ratio of Shampoo to Water I should...
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    PS3: Colin McRae Dirt

    Hi Guys, Recently bought this game. Does anyone know how to create other "user profiles" in the game? I don't want the missus and her young brother ruining my driving statistics!!! I want them to play under their own profiles? Or have you got to create new PS3 profiles, and they should...
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    Open Day at Off Your Marks detailing Liverpool

    Hi everyone, I recently had my car detailed by a highly recommended Professional Detailer called Matt at Off Your Marks detailing based in Liverpool. See this thread... http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=45556 Matt is willing to open his doors and have an open day at his...
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    S3 Paint Correction Detail by Off Your Marks detailing

    Hi everyone, If you remember a while ago I posted that my brand new S3 had got swirl marks. See this thread… http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=39654 Following this thread, I contacted Clark from Polished Bliss regarding a Paint Correction Detail. Due to where Polished Bliss...
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    Bluefin & Flash Count

    Hi, Having been away for about a month, has anyone had any updates from Superchips regarding the flash counter issue. In this thread... http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=43342 I was told by Superchips they were working on a solution. But having rang them today, the guy I...
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    S3 turbo kick, high revs

    Hi guys, Has anyone else experienced this... Accelerate to quite high revs, say 4500/5000 rpm, hold the throttle for a few moments, then floor it, then there's a split-second pause, then the turbo/boost kicks, but kicks in strong. Like you've just lit the fuse paper and the rocket has...
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    Electric Garage Doors - recommendations?

    Can anyone recommend a brand of electric garage door opening device? Or perhaps a company that specialises in them? I know you can get conversion units from B&Q, Screwfix etc., but would like some recommendations. Cheers AL