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    3.2 V6 Hesitation at 1800-1900RPM with only Partial Throttle.

    So, Dropped the car off at R Tech 2 and a bit weeks a go for Niki to have a play with. Picked it up tonight and it is amazing what that man did. The car has a completely different feel, the hesitation is 99% gone and the general shifting between gears is immense. It used to buck a bit if you...
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    3.2 V6 Hesitation at 1800-1900RPM with only Partial Throttle.

    Is anyone able to take a screenshot of there software level on vag com after the update?
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    3.2 V6 Hesitation at 1800-1900RPM with only Partial Throttle.

    Cheers Yannis got the details and sent it to Niki at R Tech, hopefully he will be able to apply the update slightly cheaper than Coventry Audi.
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    8V front end onto 8P

    you can make anything fit anywhere with enough money. I doubt the holes line up as a lot has changed in front end mounting specification since 2003 when the 8P went through it. A lot of ped impact and all sort would have changed the mounting points and style. the bonnet and wings will be...
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    3.2 V6 Hesitation at 1800-1900RPM with only Partial Throttle.

    I have an 04 Reg A3 3.2 and it has always had this quirk but it seems to be getting more prominent. When on light 10-30% throttle in any gear I will get a hesitation almost like a missfire, on an uphill it is worse but it is only very brief. It doesn't seem to care if it is hot or cold but if...
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    getting beyond a joke!!

    Then just hang up on them? Within the first 5 seconds of the call you can tell whether they are a customer or a leech. The time they are on the phone you might lose another customer. So don't give them any chance, time is money.
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    Juddering A3 Help please!

    on a diesel?
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    A3 3.2 V6 R-Tech Remap Progress thread.

    The air intake was a pipercross one that R-tech recommend with proven gains, ill see if we can do a back to back next time :)
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    A3 3.2 V6 R-Tech Remap Progress thread.

    Dynos are never an exact science, certain rollers are well known for being very complimentary ! For me it is just for a before and after gain . But just there was a fan on at the front with a direct air feed
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    A3 3.2 V6 R-Tech Remap Progress thread.

    Hi Guys, I wanted to start a progress thread as R-Tech are using my car as a test bed for the MK5 chassis R32 engine. Niki is a great tuner and I have followed his work with the turbo engines with much interest as he tunes Mylos Octavia and a whole load of my friends cars getting fantastic...
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    Just bought an A3 3.2 V6 - Few questions please

    do a youtube vid please :D
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    Bose Sound System

    tbh the BOSE system sucks compared to some of the others offered. I am in the midst of removing it from my A3 and replacing with a A/D/S setup and JL sub.
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    Haldex Gearbox and rear diff oil?

    recall has been done :) how much fluid does the haldex take?
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    Haldex Gearbox and rear diff oil?

    I have full VCDS myself so on top of that not a single fault. Ill get haldex and filter done then. Confuses me that the manual says 60K yet everyone else says 40K and a few select peoples say 20K ! Any recommendations as to the kit i need etc?
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    Haldex Gearbox and rear diff oil?

    I have an 04reg 3.2 V6 A3 on 55k miles My service manual says change the Haldex Oil at 60k miles so therefore in all its years it has never been changed. I have inherited the car from my mum who has had it from new and now spending my time fixing it up. The gear box has a faint whine and i...
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    A3 3.2 V6 Quattro Which wheel bearings?

    i've called them all sorts of things but just ordered the 4 bolt.
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    Aftermarket double din?

    i have an iphone so im going x3500bt pioneer unit, that and i have a contact in pioneer who can sort me out :) Pioneer are the only company with iphone 5 applink so that sold it for me. I can have my dab and bluetooth and when i want nav i can plug in my iphone and run it from there :)
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    a3 3.2 v6 - how to modify exhaust CHEAP!!

    its a vacuum controlled pump, it only works when the car is running.
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    A3 3.2 V6 Quattro Which wheel bearings?

    anyone , even tried emailing them no answer!
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    Aftermarket double din?

    I will also be taking my leads to the glove box etc.