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  1. SamA3

    HOW TO - Plastidip Guide To Spraying The Front Grill

    Okay so i spent today de chroming the front grill and getting it a nice matte black colour. Completely changes the front end IMO, but yeah here is the guide: Tools 1 x Can of black Plastidip (£16 off eBay) 2 x Small flat head screwdrivers 1 x 100mm masking tape (didn't have any to hand to i...
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    My New S3

    Hi all, I have returned to this forum after an 18 month stint in a TT. Now I am the proud owner of an 07 S3 :) To - Do List De Chrome front grill - DONE! Powdercoat Wheels - Anthracite MY11 Rear Lights Cruise Control Auto Headlights US Style Centre console Armrest Mods are mainly aesthetic...
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    Motech ECU Software

    Hi all, Looking at a remap from the guys over at motech performance in Northampton and I was wondering if anyone had used them? or even heard of them can't say i would know about them if I didn't know where their workshop was. Thanks
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    Yes Another HELP - I need a new headunit

    Okay so basically title says it all I want to install a new headunit to my A3 I have a concert 2 stereo but I also have a sub as standard in the boot. I have read many times this needs some special adapter although I have no clue what. Basically if I go to halfrauds tomorrow what lead adapters...
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    Polishing Power Tool - Question

    Hi Do all the polishing power tools that the pro's use spin full 360 or do they oscillate? Reason being I have a tool which oscillates used for removing seals on windows amongst other things and I was wondering if I could adapt it to take a polishing pad thanks.
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    Loud Turbo

    Hi All, I got my 2005 A3 about a month ago and after reading many threads on this site I am now a bit scared my turbo may be on the way out as when I accelerate it makes a loud whistle sort of like a police siren and it does it in every gear. Also if you listen very closely you can hear the...
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    The Lowering Thread

    Hi, I don't know if this has been done before but i think it would be good for everyone to have a thread were we can show the standard height of a3's/s-line/s3's and then the lowered height. I could also be used as a resource for people to find out about the many types of springs, shocks...
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    Alloy Wheels - Will They Fit?

    Hi I have seen some alloys on eBay I like I believe they are genuine RS6 alloys from an a4. They have 235/40ZR18 tyres, 18x8JJ fitiment, ET35 and I think they will be 5x112 pcd correct me if I'm wrong :) So will they fit a 2005 a3? Will they rub? Will I need spacers? Thanks Sam
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    Alloys - Which To Get?

    Hi, I have purchased a Black Audi A3 8P2 SE collecting tomorrow :) and I would like to change the alloys get some 18 maybe 19's. Although I don't really know where to start I have seen genuine's and the only way my budget will stretch to them is if they are used. So I have been looking at a...
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    Newbie From Warwickshire!

    Hello, Just brought a 55 plate Audi A3 3 Door SE 2.0 TDi, so far completely standard looking to do an s line conversion and put some new rear lights and some 18" on then we will see where the bug takes me!