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    S3 8L - Rear speakers and sub not working - help please

    Hi Guys, I have a 2001 S3 8L, and my rear speakers and sub dont work. It's all non Bose stuff. So, the original sub had been taken out, and replaced with ... nothing. From what I can gather this sub box has a built in amp that powers the rear speakers - is this correct? Also there is a plug...
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    VCDS/VAG-Com - Can it restore factory map?

    Afternoon all, My noggy has just failed MOT on emissions again, the cat is ********, it only went on last year. My mechanic told me last year when he put a fresh one on that it only just scraped though, and he thought that the map that is on it is likely too aggressive with the fuelling. So...
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    Y plate S4 estate for £2000? Is this a bargain?

    Hi all, I'm currently in ownership of an 8l S3, but have recently thought I fancy an estate for throwing the mountain bike in. A chap at work has a grey S4 on a Y plate (01), it's done 140k, but I think it is a pretty sound car - not looked over it yet though! anyway, he didn't know a value...
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    Drivers window issue - Help please

    Hey all, So, driving back from the In laws house and put my drivers window down. It decided to go about half way down and stop. I tried to make it go down again, and it went slightly up, then all the way down. And stayed there. The motor makes a noise, but not a constant noise when the finger...
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    Just failed MOT - advice please

    Alright all, Just gone to pick Noggy up from the garage, and she's failed on the emissions. Apparently to CO reading was 1.32%. Doh! Matey has advised that I probably need a new catalytic converter and the lambda sensors too. 1. The car is running on a stage 1 map, and I have recently put a...
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    If I get con rods done, what else is needed/advisable/desirable?

    Can anyone help? I'm an utter noob when it comes to engine internals. I have been told that I may need a new turbo in the not too distant future, so that may as well be a hybrid or maybe big turbo. Now I understand that the con rods are like toffee, so I was thinking of having them done. I...
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    16" Mk3 Golf VR6 wheels on an S3?

    Not for looks, I've been looking locally for something to put on whilst I get my 19's refurbed, theres a set come up with brand new ditch finders on for £80. Will they clear the calipers?
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    Facelift A3/S3 with scratched climate control buttons? Check this out!

    Audi A2/A3 8L 1999-2005 Klimabedienteil Tasten Restaurations Komplett Set | eBay Thank me later lol
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    Ebay turbo - good idea or bad idea?

    a la Audi S3 TT QUATTRO K04 - 023 Turbocharger STAGE 3 Hybrid with 12psi actuator | eBay Seems cheap, I'm guessing a chinese copy thats been played with?
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    It's not my car, AND it's on the Isle of Wight BUT....

    This does look like a lovely one for someone: Audi S3 Quattro 4WD 1.8 Turbo 20V 54,000 Miles in East Cowes, Isle Of Wight So I wait for an age for the money to buy my S3, and have to go Isle of Wight > Blackpool > Isle of Wight to get her. Then less than a year later this gem shows up less...
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    19" 8j wheels all round - what size spacers?

    As above, what size spacers can i get away with front and rear? Cheers
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    wheel advice please - yeah I'm still looking

    Righto chaps, I'm on a very tight budget. Im after some dark (black or anthracite) wheels in 18", to go on my S3. I'd love to go and lay out £1000 - 1500 on a new set, however, this just isn't feasible right now. I've found some OZ Prodrive 18" wheels and tyres locally, for £250. They are...
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    TT 3.2 Ronals on an S3 8L?

    Has anyone done this yet? Pics? Cheers!
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    20" wheels on an S3? LOL - start the flaming!

    Specifically these: Alloy Wheels 20" Tecnomagnesio Detroit F1 | eBay Possible?
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    Golf Monza alloys on an S3? Anyone good with photoshop?

    Just a thought, as I quite like the rims. Discuss please lads and ladies....
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    One sidelight out - advise please :-)

    Evening all, just spent the morning installing the led kit from Trups - thanks mate - and I have found a have a passenger side light out and my boot lights too. Now the boot lights I am sure is the old problem where the washer nozzle leaks and damages some part which kicks them out - I will...
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    Tyre size advice please

    Righto, im looking at some 18's to replace the 17" Avus 3's. Looking at 8.5" all round, 9.5" all round, or 8.5" fronts and 9.5" rears. Can someone advise what size tyres to get for these combos? As the tyre price will be a factor in the decision. Cheers
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    Link to 'Mr Silicone' on eBay please for Fmic pipes

    hey all, as per the title, I've had a good search and I keep getting pipes for MR2's ***! Can anyone link me or explain exactly who/what to search for? Cheers!
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    Poly top mount bushes for S3 8L

    hey Damian, Do I need bearings and top caps to go with these? If so do you sell them? Cheers Dave
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    New top mounts for front shocks - LCR ones an upgrade?

    So I've won some Koni FSD's to go on the S3 off ebay, and thinking I might as well do the top mounts while I'm at it for piece of mind. Do I recall reading somewhere that the Leon Cupra R ones are an upgrade to the OEM S3 ones? And if they are, does anyone have part numbers please? Cheers