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    The Haunted Gear Stick!

    Thanks for the help, seems to have done the trick.
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    The Haunted Gear Stick!

    I've greased everything. It seems to happen once the car is up to temperature.
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    The Haunted Gear Stick!

    I am having issues with the gearstick. It's an odd one but intermittent. Sometimes the gearstick will stick left and right, but sometimes it's perfect. I've had the gaitor off taken the mechanism apart re-greased and still the same... Anyone else had this or have any ideas?
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    White smoke and plenty of it!

    The turbo seems to kind of flutter on full boost?
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    White smoke and plenty of it!

    So. My cars been smoking a bit lately just assumed it was the weather. Started her up today and its got worse thought id leave car to get up to temp still no luck. I find it only does it on idle. I went behind the car whilst smoking and would explain the smell as boiling coolant. Hoping its not...
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    Dual mass to single mass conversion S3

    has anyone had any issues with the valeo single mass conversion kit? Valeo Audi | Euro Car Parts UK’s No.1 Car Parts Retailer what is the quality like etc? and are there any benefits?
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    Help please. Slightly erratic idle and knock on tickover

    Yeah. I hve an almost judder coming from what seems to be the clutch area. My clutch has definately gone as it slips drastically when flooring it. Didnt think that could affect the idle though
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    Help please. Slightly erratic idle and knock on tickover

    I have the same trouble with mine. My car is idling at around 700rpm which causes panels to rattle! Turning the aircon sorts it so i have been driving with aircon on for the last 2 months. the problem started once i changed my sparkplugs
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    a3 1.8TQS clutch to fit an S3??

    The clutch on my S3 really is shot. Accelerating in any gear causes it to slip. I previously had an A3 1.8TQS where i purchased a full paddle clutch kit but never got round to fitting and so its still laying in the box. The question issss... will it fit an S3?
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    Which clutch Is best for an s3???

    To be fair i would want to use it for launches as find this as the (weapon) for beating alot of cars!
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    Which clutch Is best for an s3???

    Took my car to santapod yesterday, think ive killed the clutch (was on its way out). Have been looking for a new clutch and there seems to be so many different ones. Im currently running around 250hp. But looking to go either hybrid or big turbo. So wanting a clutch that will work now but not...
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    So i fitted my Milltek.............. :S

    Ok il drive it for a bit see what happens, i was just expecting a little noise increase atleast as it was the non resonated. The misses has a vxr and fitted a non resonated and it burbles and everything similar size back box etc.
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    So i fitted my Milltek.............. :S

    received my milltek cat back non resonated today, so thought i would fit it, turned out to be an easy job. took it for a spin and im almost certain there is no difference in power or noise is this right? was hoping for atleast a slightly louder/deeper note especially going for the non resonated.
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    My Poorly S3 :( hesitating?

    the engine code is AMK, i wasn't aware of a recall...
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    My Poorly S3 :( hesitating?

    I've just done it, not to clever on the VAGCOM but this was the results: VCDS-Lite Version: Release 1.0 Wednesday, 04 July 2012, 20:31:08:0 Chassis Type: 8L - Audi A3/S3 Scan: 01,02,03,08,15,16,17,22,35,37,45,55,56,57,75,76...
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    My Poorly S3 :( hesitating?

    The other day i was on the motorway and the silicone hose that attaches to the turbo on the boost side came loose (had a bad boost leak). i tightened the clip and boost seems ok now, however when booting it between 3000-4000 RPM i get a judder seems like its coming from the rear wheels, however...
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    Milltek Vs. Scorpion??

    Ive heard good stuff but a bit loud?
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    Milltek Vs. Scorpion??

    Seen the jetex they are about £460 iirc but its an oval shaped tailpipe. Would love to hear ur scorpion cant find a vid of a scorpion s3 anywhere!
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    Milltek Vs. Scorpion??

    About to go for an exhaust system for my S3. Before i buy has anyone tried or using the Scorpion exhaust? i want to keep OEM twin tailpipe look so to me looks like the options are either Milltek or Scorpion. Does anyone know of any others? whats best?
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    Post pics of your A3/S3

    Lol. I couldn't beleive it when i saw the lamborghini behind me. He did overtake at the last second though! I recon another 50bhp would have done the job!