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I replaced my Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PVC) valve on my 2.0T FSI S3 (8P) tonight, which not only resolved an issue where the car was idling rough at 800-900RPM and hunting up to around 1300RPM, but it restored a fair bit of boost, improved engine response and smoothed out performance when...

I reckon I probably know the answer to this question, but am having trouble accepting it, let alone explaining it. Anyways, here goes... I'm seeing evidence of excess paint spray on the underside of my S3, as if it's been sprayed from the sides. Coming from a car manufacturing background, I...

I've noticed that my temperature gauge takes, what I believe is an abnormally long time to reach 90. I know what a failed/failing thermostat is like on a 1.8T AUM engine, as suffered one on my old Mk4 Golf GTi and subsequently replaced the stat myself. Anyways, after performing a quick visual...

Hi guys. When I first start the car each day, the windscreen instantly mists up and there's an odd faint waxy smell in the air. I can feel moisture in the air too. Any ideas what's causing it?

Right then. Who's got one? Just trying to get an idea of how rare my car actually is.

Hi everyone. I could really do with a copy VAGCOM or VCDS, but I can't afford it, so I'm considering buying a wireless OBD-II dongle and compatible iOS app, for the purposes of diagnosing errors that prompt instrument display fault lights (primarily), and live telemetry (secondarily). Question...

I know I'm probably gonna get flamed for this but... I've searched the forum and read a few threads, but I can't see how to remove the plastic pin that joins the glove box hinge to the damper plunger. I tried to pull it out with a pair of pliers, expecting it to slide out fairly easily, but it...

Hi guys. Firstly, I'm sure this has probably come up before and I've tried searching the forum, but I haven't found anything and I'm pressed for time. Basically, I had a Sachs clutch and Loba single mass flysheel installed yesterday by AmD Tunning, Essex. I delivered the car to them with...

Who's gonna be there tomorrow then? I'm getting all nervous about my sachs+loba upgrade. Excited though.

Found this on eBay and, while I'm booked in for a Sachs and Loba single mass combo on Wednesday, It's quite pricey at £1300. I don't know how much AmD Tuning Essex are selling the Sachs and Loba kit to me for, so I need to find that out. But I figure this could be a cheaper option. But what...

Hi all. I found this on eBay and am curious to know if anyone has one. My stock RNS-E Mk1 and iPod dock are kinda crappy really, so I'm considering upgrading to either RNS-Mk2 and the Audi Music Interface (AMI) or third party head unit, some time in the distant future. Being a tech geek I'm...

Hi guys. I've just briefly read through this article, which states that the new car uses the same old engine, but with 296bhp and a 20%increase in fuel efficiency. "While the engine's 2.0-litre capacity is identical to its predecessor, it's been thoroughly reworked to produce an extra 35bhp...

Hi guys. I've got a feeling this is quite common, but I can't find any threads on it. My glove box door on my S3 8P2 only opens half way under its own weight. Anyone fixed this? Is it a simple greasing fix, or is it pneumatic?

Who's heard of these... Vortex UK Performance Stainless Steel Exhausts, Catalytic & Silencers I've been toying with the idea of getting one of these, over the stereo typical Miltek, since I had my Mk4 GTi. But I won't be able to bring my self to do it, until I've found some people that have...

Don't suppose anyone's gonna be there on that day at all? Being new to the forum, would be nice to bump in to one of you guys.

Hi all. I'm new here, but have been reading the threads for a few days. You all seem real nice and knowledgable, so I'm hoping I'll find someone in the Hampshire area that can help. Basically, I've done the stereotypical get stage 1 at the GTI International show, boild and fry clutch on the 1/4...