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  1. Sanj

    Q5 Q5 buying tips

    Hi all, I used to be on this forum a long time ago and I know its wealth of knowledge when i had issues with my S3. I am now in the market for a Q5 and i have seen one used at a dealership, its a 3.0 TDI with 48k on the clock 2011 plate. Is there anything i need to look out for specially related...
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    sad to say goodbye

    After 4 years of joy with my S3 im sad to see it go..... ive moved to an e46 m3 and the car was too good to reject..... Just wanted to say a big thank you to all of you that have helped me with all my questions! I hope to own another audi in the near future, however i will be checking on this...
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    Thinking of selling

    Im thinking of selling my car and would like to know what you guys think my car is worth... Its got 60K on the clock, 53 plate, nogaro blue with blue black interior, with mods done as listed in the sig. FSH, not audi tho as they are extortionate! Apologies if this is not the right place to post...
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    Help Needed!

    Hi Guys, So I was driving around on the weekend, come to a stop junction to get onto the A406, had to get out pretty quickly as another car was approaching so gave it some beans, hit about 4,500RPM then changed to 2nd and as soon as I put my foot down, i have a complete loss of power, and boost...
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    aggressive dump!

    So My mechanic and I replaced the N75 valve, did the N249 delete, replaced the injector seals and did the catch can mod, Car feels so much better to drive now, the pick up is much more noticable, however....... the Dump feels very aggressive now with a flutter...... almost like putting our...
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    Forge DV spring option

    Is it required or recommended to change the spring to a yellow one after a remap? Im reading alot of post that say it should be changed, however R-Tech did advise its fine to stay with the standard green spring..... Ideas?
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    Remap at R-Tech

    Hi Guys, So I found the time during the 2 long weekends last week to head up to leicester and get my remap from R-Tech. The guys got my car on the dyna for a run, performed a smoke test and then loaded the remap for a last run. I have a few leaks which i need to sort out: -N75 valve -Injector...
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    Long time/Bit of a warning.....

    Hi all, So its been a long time since i have posted on here..... Had a Vibration problem on my car for for a while now. It would vibrate going over 70mph, havent really driven the car much, and because of this very annoying problem sort of fell out of love with the car. So my mechanic...
  9. Sanj

    Massive vibration from rear

    Hey, anything over 70 mph I get a vibration from the rear, can be felt in the seats at the front so much that you start to feel a little sick. I thought maybe balancing, but the guys at northway tyres said my right rear is buckled. Could this be the only cause of the vibration (Had spacers...
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    My S3 so far (Pics)

    Hey All, Been a member of this forum for a while but haven't got around to posting any pics of my S3... had some work done to it over the weekend so thought now is a good a time as any to post some pics up..... Before: (Standard) All four wheels corroded and curbed badly by the previous...
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    Interior Lights

    Hey Does anyone know the measurements of the interior lights on an S3? (without me going and measuring each bulb, yes im being lazy!) Front reading lights, rear reading lights and the boot lights? changed my sidelights and numberplate lights and they look brilliant so thought id do the...
  12. Sanj

    Gloss vs Matt Black

    Hey guys, Going to get my side moulds front and back bumper inserts finished in black along with my Wheels refurbished (with a chrome lip) finished in Black. Not sure whether to finish all the above in Satin Black or Gloss Black. I know Costa (S3 CYP) has done his in satin and looks neat...
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    ArmRest

    Hey, Been looking around for an armrest, so thought id ask audi whilst I get my TT pedals, they quoted me £280 :ohmy: So I spoke to JD09 (Thanks) and decided to speak to seremotors, they quoted me £115 for a cloth version of the Leon Armrest, which i believe is the same as the audi one...
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    Mods on insurance / 8P S3

    Hey, Wanted to know your thoughts as im in 2 minds and cant decide now. I just called up admiral and asked how much extra a remap or suspension mods would be to my insurance, they said "if its not done by audi we wont insure you".... Are your mods insured, if so by who? Modding is like an...
  15. Sanj

    Creaking Leather

    Hey people... Has anyones seats started creaking when they go over small bumps on a road??? I know the leather gets old, but its so annoying...... I have been told to use some leather shampoo to soften it up, just want to know if others on this forum have had the same thing and what they've...
  16. Sanj

    Passenger side door....

    Hey Guys, Help Needed!!!! I went to clean my car and noticed water leaking into the car from the top of the passenger side door..... had a look and theres a slight gap between the car body and the door sill, almost like someones tried to go at the door...... :sadlike: I also noticed the door...
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    boost noise

    Hi Guys, qq, when i hit boost in my S3 its getting progressively louder, and now it almost sounds lite somethings rattling. I think theres a slight dip in performance aswell, but that could be in my head. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
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    AndyMac Stealth Sub

    Hey guys just fitted my AndyMac stealth Sub and amp in my s3, and what a difference it makes! :rockwoot: Albeit it took my a while to install, with a few workarounds, the instructions are to the tee. Dynamatted as much as i could there, got a good crisp sound. takes alot of pressure off the...
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    SuperGlass

    Hey guys, was enquiring locally to maybe get some light tints put on my car, and they told me about SuperGlass, can do it for 250 for four windows including tints. My Q is, has anyone got superglass? worth it? :arco:
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    Diagnostics port location

    hi guys, is anyone able to tell me where the diagnostic port is? i have a 53 plate s3 8l. Thanks in advance.