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    Hi guys new to the B8 scene....

    Hey guys thought Id say hi, been lurking in the B6 section for a good few years now and finally picked my B8 Dynamik up tonight so thought Id drop by and say hi! One question, I have asked the stealer to change the servicing back to 10k or 12 months from the long life service and the last time...
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    Im Off To Join The B8 Clan....

    Guys I know I don't post much on here but its time to retire the B6 and swap over to the B8 community! I only went into Audi to buy some oil and a filter to service my car and now Ive ended up leaving with a new car! Its funny its the first car Ive had where I am a little sad to see her go...
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    Help electric windows

    Guys, I tried to close my windows last night and they don't work even holding down the lock button on my key fob doesn't do anything! ive checked my carpet there's no water getting into the cab as I've removed my rubber grommets and I've checked the wiring in the door (there are a couple of...
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    Strange noise on start up

    ...hi guys, Ive noticed over the past week Ive got this strange noise coming from my engine when I start the car up, it only happens when the car is cold and it sounds like a small crunching noise. It only happens for a short second then disappears the car drives ok and there are no other...
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    If you havent changed your fuel filter.....

    ......I would reccomend doing so! I have had my car since it was just under 3 years old its a 54 plate 1.8 (163) on 108k now and I replaced my fuel filter two weeks ago and stuff what Audi say they last the life of the car, since I have done it I have noticed my car is now more responsive and...
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    Noisy Fuel Filter....

    ....guys I changed my fuel filter the weekend and the new one seems really noisy and I've had a few instances this weekend where its taken the car a while start, funny that when you change something and it appears to cause other issues anyone else had this? I did make sure all the leads were...
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    Brake/Hydraulic Warning help....

    People, Ive had a warning message pop up on my dash saying check your Brake and Hydraulic fluid levels, so I have and there is nothing wrong with them this message started popping up last week and is intermittent has anyone else had this issue?Apart from this the car drives the same and there...
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    Fuel Lead Issue Heads up for all....

    Took my little one to school the other morning and I could smell fuel, got to work and left it till lunch time, anyhow I took it home and stripped the cowling off to check the fuel filter as by then I could see there was fuel leaking from that area. Stripped it off and the fuel lead leading...
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    Door Blade removal....

    ....I know how to do it but Ive undone the screw and tried to slide them off (I have a damaged one that needs repainting) has anyone got any tips on getting them off all the gunk and **** over the years has made mine hard to remove. Thanks Tom
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    Rust....

    Took my rear numberplate off after having to drill out the completly seized numberplate screws as Ive got some rust that is being repaired next week, then I jet washed the flaking paint off and while I was cleaning the area I noticed about 3 or 4 more rust spots bubbling from behind the paint...
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    I want a garage like this....

    I came across this today and it made me think about moving just so I could do something similar.....enjoy people! The 12-Gauge Garage
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    Mayonnaise grrr

    Checked my oil level today and the dreaded stuff was on my dip-stick each time I pulled it out or well for the first three times I pulled it out to check!!!!! What do you guys think watch it for a few weeks or get it into the garage for a check over?
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    Job done Audi Major Service out of the way for another year...£70 and 1 hour sorted!!

    ....I dont know why you would want to pay dealership prices for a full service just because you think the stamp in the service book is worth more than the knowledge the work has actually been done and all for the sake of an hour or so of your time........ So if you would like to tackle this...
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    Parking Sensor Control Module...

    .....does anyone know if the parking sensor module is the same for a car with front and rear parking sensors and/or a car with just rear parking sensors, my front ones are driving me mad when I enguage reverse the front ones sometimes have a mind of there own and guys on here reckon its the...
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    How hard is it to fit a new front passenger door?

    anyone? I bet its the alignment that is the hardest part? Thanks Tom
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    Wing Mirrors and random wire whats it for....

    ....ok a polish lorry driver decided he was in the wrong lane going around a roundabout and my lane was where he wanted to be which means I now need a new wing mirror and glass but my question is....I took the cover off mine are heated and there is also another random wire with a connector on it...
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    Joey'd headlights or these....

    .....as im looking for a front bumper on ebay am thinking of spending sometime and extra money either doing the mod to my front headlights or buying these as well... AUDI A4 01-05 BLACK ANGEL EYE PROJECTOR HEAD LIGHTS | eBay Has anyone bought a pair of these/got any pics of them installed to...
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    Front Bumpers and trees dont go....

    ....was driving home tonight and whack I hit a tree across the road and by the looks of it I will need a new front bumper. I have the GMBH/S-Line Front and i have had the front bumper off but cannot remember if the upper and lower sections come apart which I think they do can anyone jog my...
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    Noisy rear wiper motor.....

    ....I notied yesterday that when I use my rear wiper the motor sounds louder than normal, has or does anyone else suffered with this? Annoying even my little one today turned around looking for where the noise was coming from....the motor is only about 3 months old after the last one gave up...
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    Trolly Jack vrs standard jack points...

    I had a disucssion with my gramps the other day and he thinks that using the standard jack and jacking points on a car is the best way of raising your car off the ground as this is what the car is designed for, however I disagree I always feel they are unstable and a trolly jack is by far the...