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    Giving it away... S3 for sale!

    Hi guys! I know this is not classifieds. I do not have pictures of it yet. But it is in mint condition. So just check my signature and anyone interested please PM. I am in Central London and car is parked in a secure underground parking. Although it is a left hand drive it was a special order...
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    OT: TT TDi... seen one!!

    Just an off topic but just saw a TT TDi... it is starting now, downpuring a fine motor... it will be ubiquitous in no time! Shame Audi! But money is more important than niche market! TT to the masses! Pedro
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    S3 on service... well pleased with courtesy car

    Hi guys, my car just had the first service. Top service from Portsmouth Audi!! They handed my a basic 1.8T A4 for the day and I must say I really liked the drive...very confortable, well built. Even in basic trim car was good. Well pleased with it. Of course, performance and handling...
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    Haldex in reverse!!!!

    For you techies out there... go on and find the answer! Why doesn't the Haldex works the other way around... Why isn't it applied on a rear wheel drive car... having permanent rear wheel drive and only sendind power to the front when required? Would that work at all? Pedro
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    Oil comsuption on S3

    Hi guys! I am just so pleased with my motor now. The car has done 15k miles since April last year and has only consumed 0.5L of oil... I have trashed it done inter european trips, city driving, motorway... So I am quite please with it. Service is not due yet, only in 2000 miles. And only...
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    For S3 owners... note the detail!!

    Well it takes time to appreciate certain details of our car. Yesterday I just looked to the aluminium piece on the steering wheel... The three spoke aluminium is a very nice single piece of craftmanship. Go out and check yours I always though it was just some bits on the steering wheel but...
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    Black deposits on exhaust (update)

    I think some of you noticed black deposits build up in the exhaust... well I recall than being mentioned anuway. Mine did got those deposits as well (I noticed that all the time when cleaning the car) What do you think is the cause? I know is not oil consumption... Today I brought my...
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    Parking barriers at airports....

    Hi guys this is really a silly question but do you know hoe those barriers on the airport short stay parks work? They go up once you take the ticket but what really controls them to close? I am asking as my car is a left hand drive I will have to get out of the car to collect the ticket...
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    Bored.... but it made me smile today!

    Well guys you know me, moaning about being bored about the S3 and things like that...lololol Well today I really enjoyed the morning blast... I went out to test my new Sat Nav which worked beautifully... recommend it!! Recipe: - Full tank S3 - 10k miles experience of driving it - 20% heavy...
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    A3/S3 Trackday!!

    Hi guys, I am bringing my car back to UK in about 3 weeks (if I don't write it off in the process...lolol) What about organizing a A3/S3 trackday in the near future? When good weather is around and I have fitted new rubber...lolol Say your thoughts!! Pedro
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    Supersprint exhaust system

    Does anyone have any kind of experience with this brand? I am looking for info concerning: 1 - Noise levels 2 - ECU issues 3 - Apparent/real performance increases www.supersprint.it Any info would be appreciated. Anyone brave enough to fit a full system? Pedro
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    Most popular remap company!

    I was just wondering what remap is proven to be the most pupolar around here... I know there are others but from my head I could only come with these... feel free to comment! Diesel and Petrol welcome! :) Pedro
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    What car??

    Hi guys! I am going to need a smallish diesel car for some high mileage and I was looking for some options but it seems there isn't any available just now!! Market seems stuck!! I have an S3 which I will keep and trade for an M3 or AMG in the near future. But I need a everyday car...
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    S3 going soon!...

    Hi guys, been a bit away from the forum... eheh. My S3 so far has been great no problems whatsoever, has 7k now! The only thing is increased tyre wear on the right front tire but that is do to lots of laps on roundabouts (if someone is confused I drive my in Portugal mainly...) But time is...
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    Trading my S3 for an A6 Avant? help...

    Hi all! I reached a point where I need the extra space of an Avant due to my outdoor activities... I will either trade in my new S3 or buy an A6 and keep the S3... Got windsurf gear, surf gear, bicycle, etc and an A6 Avant would be good for that... So here are my queries, hope you can...
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    Are you happy with the S3 265hp or are you feeliong like me?

    Hi guys! I start to get so used to the S3 power that if is starting to lack excitement.... I want more!!! Does any of you feel the same? It's an amazing fast car but the fast it is the fast I want it to be. And I'm not talking about top speeds or drag races I'm talking in gear acceleration...
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    S3 exhaust note vs 2.0T TT

    Hi what you think about the S3 exhaust note? I was expecting the same sound as my friends TT which is slight more "racing" but instead in my S3, at least on the inside what I hear the most is the turbo and not a deep exhaust note like the TT. Both cars are standard I assumed exhaust system...
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    Remapped S3!

    Hi guys, does anyone has a remapped S3 in north of Scotland, Highlands? I'm considering that for mine (wich is stored in Portugal just now as you know...) I would like someone to show me how the car performs... Hey I'm not asking for a drive to trash your cars, I'm quite happy to stay in the...
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    Mosquito net! lol

    Hi guys, just about to give my new Phantom Black S3 the first clean. What is the best way of removing the dead flies from the bonnet and bumper without damaging the paintwork? I will use wool mitten glove to wash the car with a double bucket technique and a mild car shampoo with wax... Any help...
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    Thank you Audi!

    Well my S3 is all I expected! If Audi had a target costumer it was me! Price apart, I still think it is way too expensive for an A3! It is the car I wanted! Subtle, very fast, takes four mates, nice and neat, very effective for everyday driving and handles well more comitted driving (amazing...