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    Help me get into motorcycles

    I want to get a motorcycle. I'm a complete newbie to all things bike related. I'm looking to pass my test soon and I need some help on what which bike to choose. I don't want a jap racing mobile. I'm into classic single or v twin cylinder stuff. Down and dirty tattoo style and all that. Needs...
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    Anyone heading to the JKM rolling road day 18th April?

    Just spotted this one and put my name down. Anyone else interested? http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/262378/1719876.aspx#1719876 Short notice unfortunately.
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    Buying an S3

    Mods, some guy sent me a PM as he can't post. Anyways he wants a thread so others can chime in regarding buying an S3, seeing as I don't actually own one. I'm sure you'll be able to post soon. Maybe there is a waiting time to stop spam posts? Do the normal checks as you would any car...
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    A friend who wants to be on Big Brother

    A friend of mine wants to be on the show. Help her gain support by watching the vid. It would be much appreciated. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnNXGvFM52o
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    Fire in the hold!

    Has anyone managed to set their brakes on fire? I took a couple of friend out in my car the other night for a bit of fun. Fairly new OEM discs (S3 front stock rear). Anyways, after "using" them a fair bit we pulled up at a set of lights.........then lots of smoke and smells. All four...
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    A3/S3 Dash Beep Survey

    Do all A3/S3 dashes have that annoying BEEEEEEEEEEP!!!! when the fuel runs low or if there is a warning indication? Any models with a nice soft bong? I have a cunning plan.
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    R32 Steering Wheel

    Anyone using the R32 steering wheel? Drove a MK4 golf the other day and it feels much nicer. Is it possible to fit an audi airbag to one to retain the audi rings in the centre?
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    Edition 38 Pics

    Here are my photos from Saturday. First go at this one and I have to say this was the best show I'd been to in a long time. All car types in here. Part 1 Part 2
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    Scuffed a wheel, fancy a colour change

    Scuffed a wheel on the way to GTI International......not too bad , but I'm going to repaint them, so I thought I might go for a colour change. I want to go back to black like my old wheels were. I'm thinking all black with a thin yellow pinstripe, but here's some other ideas: How they are now...
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    Chav vs Wall

    And the Darwin award goes to.... http://youtube.com/watch?v=8ZZXslsLDLs
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    Anyone tried deleting the PCV check valve??

    I was just giving my car a once over be for a remap on Monday when I found a boost leak in the PCV system under the inlet manifold. Pic of area (pipes removed) No real issue I though so I bought some new pipes and a new non-return valve that sits in the tee piece as the old...
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    Any tips for learning to speak French?

    I've recently started working for a French company. At the moment I'm working a few weeks in the middle east (on a French crew) and then back home for a bit. Been listening to Michel Thomas French lesson recordings and trying my best whilst I'm out there, but I want to immerse myself in the...
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    A3 Eibach ARB Instructions

    Does anyone have a copy of the instructions for installing the Eibach ARB kit to an A3? Thanks.
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    IHI VF34 Conversion Pics

    Okay, thought I'd post a few pics of day one of my turbo conversion. For the record my hands are killing me. Damn these cars with their fiddly turbos fitted in silly tight spaces. Any ways, thought you might like to see proof of my spanner time. The kit: The working environment (looks...
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    Difference between Longlife and normal Multigrade oils

    What is the difference between longlife oil VW 503.01 and normal fixed service VW500.00 / VW 501.01 / VW 502.00 etc. Does the longlife have better shear resistance and additives. For example, would it be a good idea to use longlife oil in a car with fixed servicing, say every 10,000 miles...
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    G-Werks Open Day Pics

    Some pics from today CLICKY
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    What wheels are these?

    Any of you monkeys know the name of these?
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    What to look for when buying a 1.9TDi Avant

    Hi, I'm looking to get an A4 2001-2004 1.9TDi Avant for the extra space it has. Can anyone let me know of any specific niggles that these cars have or point me to a buyers guide so I can be armed for when I go and look at some. Is there also a certain trim to go for? I've seen "SE spec"...
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    Anyone running 8" wide wheels?

    I wanna get some new wheels for me car. I'm looking at buying a set of wheels from a friend but they are 8" wide. Is this likely to be a problem? I haven't been able to confirm the offset as of yet, but I'm thinking they will be ET41. I'm up for purchasing spacers if required as they are simply...
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    Faulty S3 Electric Window Fix

    Some people have recently posted about issues with their electric windows not operating correctly. The problem manifests itself when the window fails to rise after being fully opened. The window will rise a small amount, the stop and roll down again leaving the driver a bit stuck! I pulled...