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  1. Rob45

    Something missing

    Can't help noticing. My driver side door with window up. There's a gap between the glass and the top of the inner door card , not the same on pass side which is nicely against the glass . The driver died you can see like a foam strip , I thought it was the door car not been fitted properly as...
  2. Rob45

    Roof bars for S3 8L

    Hi folks , anyone know off hand what roof bars I need to carry a Thule roof box ? Pics would be good , would like to see how these fit back end as it's only 3 door , do the gutter rails need to be removed ? Also with a roof box , the standard aerial would need to come off , would a bee sting one...
  3. Rob45

    Front seat removal

    Can I remove the front recaro seat today as need to repair extension part and re dye leather i removed all bolts x4 from runners , unplugged electrics , will the seat come out ? Will it f@€k !!! Looks like inked the seat belt part attached to seat frame and other end located in a runner to...
  4. Rob45

    Recaro seat help

    Hi folks , not been on here for a while couple of help tips needed firstly the leg extension part on drivers seat , the leather covering has come away from the unit , anyone know how to remove this part so I can re secure the leather part , obviously seat will need to come out to tackle this...
  5. Rob45

    S3 seats

    Have noticed pass side seat , back part is starting to creak and rattle , noticed there is quite a bit of play so am guessing it needs tightening up at the hinge points , i did have a look to see if i can get to the outside one but cannot see how plastic cover comes away .. I dont want to force...
  6. Rob45

    headlight removal

    Got to get my pass side headlight out now ( 8L 2002) Firstly, i see there is 2 securing bolts at the top for the headlight , whats at the bottom ??? Have seen thread for bumper removal , could i just get away with releasing the pass side and bottom bolts and letting it drop slightly to get...
  7. Rob45

    headlight level motor clip

    Just a quick note about the common faul the clip breaking leaving the headlight out of alignment .. have seen one guy selling a machined one for a tenner... Today i received some Jaguar ones which are exactly the same and for HElla ... fitted these today and are exact ... Had headlights apart...
  8. Rob45

    dash vent removal &refit

    Anyone with pointers to remove the centre dash vents on f/lift S3 8L something rattleing around in mine , sounds like a bit of paper or something , fan has also been making a noise, changed this today for a new one and better but still have noise inside of vent , also noticed inside the cage...
  9. Rob45

    heater blower part number

    Would anyone have the heater fan blower part number for S3 8L 2002 .. with climate ??? Mine a little noisey upto today , switched a/c on and has now become even worse with a rumble through the glove box !!!
  10. Rob45

    Heater fan Motor

    Anyone changed the Heater fan motor, just wondering how involved , Mine when i got it was making a little noise and has progressed louder ... I see there not that expensive or nice and cheap from a breaker , I take it glove box etc will need to come out to get to this . Anyone with a few...
  11. Rob45

    headlights

    Well i see this has been covered on here many a time ref to headlight adjusters, i see there was a thread with someone making a new part , did this ever get done ? Well My pass side has the adjuster wheel cog missing and the bodged self tapping screw wedged tight up against the rod to stop the...
  12. Rob45

    TarNglue/ paint cleaner/ clay bar / wax !!!

    As the title , spent a few hours today ....And love the different shades that Avus Gives ;-)
  13. Rob45

    Diagnostics/ VCDS

    Morning everyone , just looking to pick some Brains on another issue ! Recently noticed the S3 is a little bit lumpy on tick over , only ever so slightly , that miss a heart beat feeling !!! In the near six months of owning this now , i have changed things like split breather pipes etc and...
  14. Rob45

    Double Din fitting kit

    Hi, was looking today at getting a new headunit for the S3 , was looking at an alpine unit, the unit i have in the S3 is an AUDI symphony 2 double Din 6 disc player .. was told i will need a fitting kit ... Can i find one for an 8L >????? NOooooo !!!! sent a pic of dash to one audio shop who...
  15. Rob45

    Symphony 2 headunit

    I have the symphony 2 double din headunit which has the built in 6 play cd unit , What is on the back of this by means of plugging in a connects 2 etc ? as want to connect my ipod or is this a no chance situation ... As i know the connects 2 plugs into tghe changer port on back of HU but as i...
  16. Rob45

    Newbie

    Hi , Just joined up on here as back in an Audi Seat :-) , did have a 225 TTR in 2008 but sold when my little man come along and got a 330D tourer , well thats just been sold as wanted an S3 even when i had the TT i fancied the S3 , well got an Avus silver 52 plate 91k S3 with silver leather ...