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    tyres for S4 or A4 Quattro

    have the factory standard CSC2s on my S4 (B8) and looking to replace soon, I had and S3 (8P) before this and rand eagle F1 assy, and pilot sport 3s, is anyone running these on an S4 what do you think? thanks -mark
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    S4 B8 remap options

    so made a 700 mile round trip this w/e after getting the sportec upgrade from APS, first impression was there was not much difference, however, after about 100 mile A and B road twisties and 600 on the mway. there is a massive difference, when ADS is in dynamic mode, the car is on fire...
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    S4 B8 remap options

    so I have my car booked for a sportec 'black box' fitting on Friday, will let you know my thoughts after the weekend, and my planned 700mile roadtrip......
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    S4 B8 remap options

    i only hear that it's unsafe, or there are concerns from the traditional flash ECU tuning houses but reassuring to hear that 'just plain old' is having a good experience
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    S4 B8 remap options

    think you have found them all, REVO and MRC are 'working' on one, AFAIK there is still and issue with ECU encryption, they can do the maps but not put them back in the ECU, though APR and maybe stasis have figured this out. but i understand you may need to remove you ECU and ship it to the US...
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    S3 Baby seat or sell the motor??

    change the car seat/travel system to one that fits in the S3, you should be able to exchange/get money back easily enough
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    Spark plugs??

    if it's a standard S3 use the standard plugs, cannot see any advantage in anything other. I use Bosch F5DP0R in mine as it is remapped
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    S3 SB Order - bad move with no Sat Nav?

    you can get the old -192 sat navs for 500 or 600 quid, but if you spec sat nav now, you get the MY10 -193 version with 32GB SD card, AMI etc. and there have only been a couple of these on ebay and they both went for around 900. I got mine S3 in May this year and did not spec sat nav bacause it...
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    Poor mileage with Tesco petrol?

    I have only ever used Shell V power or Tesco 99 super unleaded in my S3 over 11,000 miles and can safely say I don't notice any difference in performance or miles from a tank. if anyone cares to read http://www.thorneymotorsport.co.uk/tuning/Fuel_Test_Results_Update.shtml you pay your money...
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    S3 Stronic Query

    I dont see this issue at all with mine, in Auto mode it's awful as it usually is the wrong gear, but in Manual its just like fine, my DIS reading is always right. you may want to get Audi to check out the mechatronic unit and make sure this is OK
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    S3 Stronic Query

    yes, I always put this down to turbo lag/low Torque, noticeable even more under very hard acceleration, because the haldex then needs to work out where to put the power. since my Remap I hardly notice it now though, NickS3, I see you are east Midlands, I am not that far away if you want to...
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    Remapped s tronic issue

    my remapped S3 stronic, runs sweet. plenty of mid-range TQ, infact sometimes I think it's in a lower gear. the only time I have a delay, is from standing start, but i always thought that was the Haldex sorting out where to put power, it did this before the remap and my old VW V6 4motion DSG did...
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    Revo Trial map problem.. help

    or get a map that doesn't mis-fire and save the cost of a down-pipe
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    trouble launching stronic

    my 2009 S3 s-tronic has LC, and it came as standard. revs to about 3200. you need to press and hold the ESP button for about 5 seconds, until you get the 'ESP off' on the DIS and an orange warning light will stay on. then foot on break pedal, select 'S' or as i prefer manual, accelerator pedal...
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    Acronym madness: ITG CAI ON S3 8P

    nice write up Warren, looks like a good quality bit of kit
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    Jacking my car?!?

    I have done similar, with a trolley jack and scissor jack,and lifted one whole side of the car, but for safety I put the spare on by the scissor jack supported wheel (rear in my case) and then had the 2 wheels off, gave them a good wash and a couple of coats of poorboys wheel sealent, them put...
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    how do you launch an s3 stronic

    find somewhere safe, press and hold the ESP button for about 5 seconds, you will see that ASR if off immediately, once you see ESP off come up then let go of the button. select 'S' of manual mode, left foot on the break, right foot on the gas, engine will rev to about 3200, then let you foot of...
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    Bose Upgrade difference?

    I like mine, I think it sounds pretty damn good, good high, mid and bass, better than my last one, I guess opinion on sound can be subjective.
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    Super or Unleaded

    I have to agree with Warren here V-power 1st choice BP if I can't get it. so far 4000 mile I have managed to fuel with V-power every time.
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    A3 Sportsback Lead Time

    I've been hearing high delivery dates at the moment, Audi seem to be doing well, but are not ramping up production just yet, Oct/Nov should be fair, whereas I order mine on 23 March and got it 9 weeks and a day after that, which is very Quick and I have S3 Sportback Stronic. but whether it's...