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    Are S3 and A3 Front wiper motors the same?

    hi guys, quick question, are all 8L wipers motors the same? i have a 2001 S3 and the front wiper are moving slower then usual, guessing that the motor is getting a bit tired i was looking to replace it with a second hand unit and was wondering if i can get one from an audi a3 or does the s3...
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    do s3 and LCR run the same springs?

    hi chaps, quick question, do s3 and LCR run the same springs? i have a spare set of standard ones and my bro has broken a rear spring so was just wonding if i can give him one of my rear springs? regards rob
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    ESP light comes on when accelarating??

    got a little issue with my s3, the esp/traction control light comes on when accelarating at speed if i put my foot done in 6th at 60 mph and accelarate to 70-80mph the yellow light comes on, nothing happens, apart from the light coming on and staying on when i shut the engine off and start...
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    Gauge pod?? dash or piller?

    Hi chaps, im getting a few gauges for my s3 soon, and was wondering where to mount them, i know they're not going to look amazing where ever they are but its function over fashion.. has anyone got any pics of their ones fitted? or does anyone know a good place to buy them from? i'm buyer a...
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    stupid clutch and brake fluid question..do i use the same fluid?

    hi chaps, just a quick one, im about to chage the clutch and brake fluid on my s3 and just wanted to ask a stupid question do i use the smae fluid for both? i was thinking of using castrol responce super dot 4 please let me know the answer :)
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    s3 oil filter thread?

    hi chaps, quick question whats the s3's oil filter thread? is it 3/4 unf? needs to know as im planning my oil cooler fittings regards rob
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    2001 s3 wishbone poly bushing??

    i have noticed that my front wishbone bushes are getting rather tired, im guessing you cant replace the bushes in the wishbones with standard bushes? is it either poly bush or replace entire wishbone? does anyone know of a different brand other the powerflex for the poly bushes, as they are...
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    Baffled sump kit/ DIY Baffled sump

    hi chaps, after my recent misfortunes im looking to baffle my sump and was just wondering if anyone knows of a reasonable priced kit or is there a DIY one that someone has done? regards rob
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    engine died :(

    hi chaps, sad day yesterday i engine decided to fail in a big way, bottom end bearing are non-existant and crank is totally screwed :( looking for a bit of help and guidance, i was just going to rebuild it however prices are pretty high, so was thinking of buying a decnet bottom end and...
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    S3 Brake Question - which pads and discs

    afternoon chaps, the front brakes on my s3 will need changing within the next couple of months and i was looking for a bit of advice with what to go for in regards discs pads and fluid etc.. i haven't got a massive budget so was thinking standard discs from TPS(as in my experience OE discs...
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    haldex issues on dyno?? :(

    Hi chaps, I was at a dyno day today, my s3 was attemping a run however the haldex was playing havoc with the dyno and the car just couldnt run up...i was just wondering if anyone else had similar experiances and what is the way to solve it? can you simply full the haldex fuse out to leave it...
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    decated S3 - engine management light??

    hi chaps, have just had a turbo back decated exhaust system put on my s3 and obviously it has turn the engine management light on...due to no cats i would have thought, is this something i will have to live with or can i do something to knock the light out?? help and advice appreciated...
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    has anyone done a 'how to' thread for removing a standard s3 downpipe??

    hi chaps,j just wondering if anyone has dont one?? if not if they could just give me the heads up on how is the best way to go about it? im removing mine on saturday hopefully so just want to do a bit of research...i here you need to drop the subframe down a tad?? ive got my own workshop...
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    s3 performance exhausts

    hi chaps, im looking at getting a performance exhaust for my car, deffo gonna get a downpipe(xs power when its finally ready to buy) i dont think i'll be going for a miltek as i haven't heard rave reviews about then - especially not with the price tag they have on them i was thinkning...
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    replacement fog light??

    hi chaps, where is the best place to get these from?? i was hoping to get a cheaper pattern part, audi(tps) want £80 :( its for an audi s3 on a 2001
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    black s3's with black grills...pics please

    hi chaps, im looking to either paint my grill surround black or get a black one as i think it will look quite nice im guessing quite a few of you guys have down it and was just looking for some pics so i can see what it looks like in the flesh regards rob
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    boring car mat question

    hi chaps, my drivers side mat is looking rather sorry for itself, so i've decided to buy a complete new set of floor mats...just wondering if anyone knows the best place to buy them from? cant be doing with main dealer prices i found these ones on flea bay...has anyone used them? they look...
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    S3 drives like a pig at speed in ice/snowy conditions??

    hi chaps, as the title suggests, i have an s3 it obviously has the haldex 4wd system on it i was just wondering if anyone else stuggles to drive their car at speed in ice/snowy conditions?as mine is a bit of a pig to be honest! when i hit a slightly icey piece of road i can feel the car...
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    head lamp washers on s3

    hi chaps, since i have owned my s3(12months now) my headlamp washers have never worked, ive been told it could be the relay?? as they dont look like they are getting power to them can anyone give me some help and advice?? cheers in advance regards rob
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    bose speakers

    afternoon lads, i have a 2001 s3, it got the audi stereo not the bose one(it doesnt say bose on the speaker covers etc) one of the speakers is blown can i buy a second hand set of the bose ones and fit them straight in? or are there modications to be made? if its not a simple straight swop...