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  1. fran-s3

    Struggling to sell - any tips?

    Hi Guys, Well I've been trying to sell my s3 for a month but keep getting messed around by people promising to come and see it but never turn up. :( Advertised it on pistonheads and now autotrader and no joy yet... Any tips? We're not allowed to ask for price recommendation are we? I think...
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    Batteries for Key Fob

    Hi Chaps! Does anyone know the part number for the key fob or have an Ebay link if that's easier? To sync it is just a case of swapping the battery pressing and lock/unlock and hey presto it'll work? (yeah right!) Thanks
  3. fran-s3

    V2 Badger 5 TIP Finally Fitted

    All I'm gonna say is - FLIP ME it's like being remapped again! The sound is lovely - not to chavy at all, in fact barely noticeable when cruising normally. But open her up beyond 3k rpm giving it the beans and it sounds like a Dyson hoover's been turned on & the DV just sounds naughty! (007P)...
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    B5 Tip Fuel Consumption?

    Hey Guys, I know I know before you all say it - you don't buy a B5 Tip to improve fuel consumption - far from it really! ;) But I was just curious (if anyone's actually managed to drive sensibly with one fitted) have you found it uses any more fuel than with a standard airbox? I was thinking...
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    How Much Brake Fluid?

    Hi Guys, Hoping to get an honest opinion - basically I have a sticky calliper on one side that's been causing me problems and managed to warp 2 sets of discs in 6months! Long story but now getting round to pricing it all up. I'm planning on having new callipers, carriers, discs and pads...
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    Braided Brake Lines - Worth It or Not?

    Hi Guys, I've searched this in the forum and read a few threads but no one seems to have been able to make a direct comparison from standard rubber ones to stainless steel ones. Basically do they make any difference to pedal feel as suggested they do? (if your standard ones aren't in bad...
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    LED bulb Dropped into Headlight Lens - Doh!

    Hey guys! So on replacing my LED bulbs - when I pulled one side out the LED actually came off from the holder and into the headlight lens - doh! Funny yes, but now looks a bit silly with a led bulb floating on the front of my headlight unit.... Does anyone know if they'll be attracted to...
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    Headlight Colour Mis-Match with Xenons

    Hi Guys, Strange one this. I recently had to replace my passenger side facelift headlight unit with a second hand unit from Ebay (due to the connector inside my original one melting and nearly catching fire on a short I believe) ... Melted most of my light inside! Anyway to cut a long story...
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    Illumination Question Regarding Door Mirror Switch

    Hey Guys, Here's a random one - basically the door mirror switch on my S3 (like this one - AUDI S3 ELECTRIC MIRROR SWITCH 8D0959565B | eBay) on the driver side controls. Does the actual round circle bit light up in red along with the other switches? My electric windows toggle and lock symbol...
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    After Run Pump - Can You Set How Long it Runs For? (Battery Died)

    Hi Chaps. As the title really my S3 has eaten a brand new battery in 11months! No kidding, the AA man has just replaced it with a brand new one and checked the alternator etc and everything is operating fine. Good job they're batteries are covered with a 3year warranty. The AA man said it could...
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    Any other places I could be looking for Second Hand Audi parts?

    Hey guys, So frustrating when you can't find the parts you need. Have been searching Ebay, and scrappies for 2 weeks for a facelift passenger side headlight unit. Found 2 but in appalling condition - worse than mine with rust inside the lense. Any other places I could try does anyone know...
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    Help! Does know anything about Headlight Ballasts? (With Pics)

    Hey guys, Any help would much appreciated if possible. Basically this bit of my headlight connection has melted through and obviously doesn't work anymore on my headlight.... (The connector to the xenon lamp) I have managed to source a new headlight with all the connections - BUT apparently...
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    Xenon Headlight Failure - Melted Connector (with pics!)

    Bonjour! Wonder if this has happened to anyone else before? Went to change one of my xenon headlight bulbs which had blown only to find the connector had nearly completly melted away! Struggled to get the old bulb out as it had melted on. In fact am quite fortunate it didn't start a fire. Not...
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    For Anyone thinking of Running Standard Pagid Discs with DS2500's

    Don't do it! After running standard Pagid discs and thinking they'd be fine, after 4months my discs have stated to warp! :( Gutted. So a word of advice really - spend the extra in matching your discs. Honestly and no I'm not a hard barker at all - I don't drive like I stole it. As I don't...
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    Anyone on LinkedIn?

    Hey guys and gals! Just wondered if anyone here is on LinkedIn at all? (Business version of Facebook) Feel free to add me if so.. (http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?trk=hb_tab_pro_top) Just trying to build up some contacts - I use it to advertise new offers / promotions etc. Anyone...
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    Anyone got a carbon key?

    Thought this looked quite cool below - wonder if anyone's got one covering their key? Good if your keys knackered like mine! Carbon4Keys: Audi A2 A3 S3 8L A4 8e A6 4B TT 8N remote | eBay UK
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    Anyone got a guide to replace the after run pump?

    Hi chaps, Well after so many taps of my after run pump which worked got it working for a week it's finally given up the ghost. Looking to replace it soon as it's fairly important isn't it. But at £100+ not cheap! :( Anyone have a guide anywhere or know how big a job it is? Looks kinda...
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    Afterun Pump - BANG now fixed but long term solution?

    Hey chaps. My water afterun pump has been (rad fines been fine) failing to operate recently... After reading a few suggestions on here I checked the fuses as suggested and they're all good. Then I read that someone had tapped theirs lightly with a hammer and got it working again! So with...
  19. fran-s3

    How cheap?

    Not my cuppa tea but wow still pretty cheap! Audi : Audi S3
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    Clutch Replacement from Audi ... £849?! Seems very good value!

    Hey guys, My clutch is absolutely fine and I wasn't looking for a price to replace it... But I came across the servicing cost in general from Audi ... and blimey they're very competitive considering it's a stealer! £849 for the clutch change (presuming it includes the part!) seems pretty good...