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    Hissing noise when car hits boost???

    Over the last few months I've noticed the dv chatter getting louder and louder when I let off the revs, now all of a sudden when the car starts to boost it starts hissing making a 'pssssssss' noise louder and louder until I let off the revs, could this be a knackered dv valve, I've just ordered...
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    Will 16" wheels fit on my 2007 S3

    As in title I'm getting my wheels refurbed at the weekend and have been offered some 16" wheels by a friend to keep me on the road, just wondering if anyone has ever used any before and if they will clear the brakes? thanks
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    Dump valve is now making a pigeon cooing noise!!??

    Brilliant thanks for the replies guys and putting my mind at rest, I'll have to stick with the one I've got for now as money's a bit on the tight side but thanks for the offer
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    Dump valve is now making a pigeon cooing noise!!??

    As in title all of a sudden my car makes a pigeon cooing noise when letting off the throttle In 2nd, 3rd, 4th gear, it always just used to make a little psshht noise hardly noticeable but now it's doing this all the time, as far as I know it's got the standard RECIRC valve fitted and it's a 2007...
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    Paint or powdercoat audi 2 piece wheels???

    apparently its because the 2 piece wheels are a pain to strip down and take longer to prep....£220 sounds like my idea of a good price
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    Paint or powdercoat audi 2 piece wheels???

    Morning guys/girls ive been looking into prices for refurbing my factory Audi wheels for the past week now, average powdercoat price is £120 per wheel plus courier vs painted price of £80 per wheel( no courier needed as it's in my home town), I knew it would be a little more than standard as...
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    Has my car been lowered????

    awesome mate they've got 3 coloured dots on, I've just ordered the h&r set last night from DPM performance once they're fit ill measure up some wheel spacers thanks for your help
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    Has my car been lowered????

    ill post a pic tomorrow, cheers guys
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    Has my car been lowered????

    haha I agree they definitely clocked off early that day
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    Has my car been lowered????

    Hi guys ive got a 2007 s3 and I am looking into fitting H&R springs to it, however although the front has around 40mm between the tyre and fender lip the rear is literally inline, the tyres are 225/40/R18, does this his sound like it's been lowered or does this sound standard?? any help...
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    Will Milltek cat-back replace small flexi ?

    As my small flexi is blowing and I've been toying with the idea of getting a cat-back Milltek system, will this replace the flexi hence killing 2 birds with 1 stone or would the flexi still remain and need fixing? thanks Jamie
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    need to replace my small flexi...bore size anyone?

    Hi guys I need to replace the small flexi on my exhaust as it is blowing slightly, does anyone know the bore size of the pipe either side so I know which one to buy?? Thanks
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    BOV vs DV vs RECIRC ??????

    I can guarantee that this has been asked a million times but I can't find a straight answer anywhere whats the difference between the above 3?? do any of them harm the engine? and which one for just slightly more 'pshhh' than my standard 2007 S3 one?? is forge the best company to use? any...
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    Blowing exhaust repair question

    Hi guys, Underneath the mid section of the car the exhaust splits into 2 routes and 1 side has a small baffle like piece in it, mine is blowing and this whole section would need to be replaced to fix this issue, can anyone tell me what this baffle like piece does and can I replace it...
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    Will part no- 06F133482E fit on my 2007 S3 ??

    Now why didn't I think of that ha thanks mate
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    Will part no- 06F133482E fit on my 2007 S3 ??

    Hi Guys So in my previous post I stated that my car may need a new intake manifold motor, the man I bought it off kindly sent me one and it is the following part number 06F133482E, could anyone tell me if this one will fit on my 2007 S3 as I've heard there are 2 versions, one with the letter at...
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    New member with first Audi....Good news/ Bad news :-(

    All sorted thanks guys, I did buy private but as he is an audi technician he has posted me out a new manifold motor thanks for the help though ill let you know how the car treats me.....so far all I can say us the build quality is second to none, everything just feels solid and as the car has...
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    New member with first Audi....Good news/ Bad news :-(

    Hi guys this is my first post on here so go easy on me Yesterday I picked up my first Audi, a 2007 S3, I was hoping to come on here full of excitement about my new car but unfortunately it didn't last long, after driving the car around 20 miles the engine management light came on a quick scan...