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  1. moisty

    Wanted Budget S3 8P

    Looking to buy a budget S3 8P in the next few weeks ( dvla medical) and thought I'd try here 1st,as before I had my stroke was a long term S3 8L owner. Looking for a S3 8P in the cheaper side. Mileage not important as long as there is some history. Anything considered and will travel for the...
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    Wanted Any Scottish S3 8l"s for sale?

    My S3 8L is getting a bit rough round the edges and looking for one in better body condition. Mileage not important as long as there is some history and bodywork is in good condition Looking for a face-lift in any colour except yellow or Silver I'm based in Edinburgh but don't want to travel...
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    Wanted Audi S3 8l 17" alloy wheel

    Looking for an S3 8l 17" alloy wheel. Seller would need to post unless they're close to Edinburgh
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    For Sale Genuine A3 S3 8l roof bars

    Genuine A3 S3 roof bars for sale bought them off eBay a few years ago and never got round to fitting them. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254616264642
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    Steering wheel wobble

    Hi all, Driving my 178k 2001 S3 today and noticed on hard acceleration my steering wheel wobbled. I've not hit anything or done any work recently. When I got home and parked I could wobble the steering wheel. Steering and handling seem fine and there is no knocks or vibrations Hope this...
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    S3 wing difference

    Hi, Looking at replacing my wings on my 2001 S3 and seen a set for a 2000 S3. Is it just a case of modify the front to accommodate the the one piece lights. Cheers John
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    Clutch gone!

    Hi all, been a while since I've posted. All has been well with my S3 until today. Driving home I heard a snap sound and had no clutch. Drove the car home and found clutch pedal intact and moving but no hydraulic feel. Also looks like fluid on top of gear box. Car has done 175k and clutch was...
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    Darker silver alloys on black S3

    Happy new year everyone, going to get my standard 17" alloys powder coated and tempted to go a bit darker silver than they are currently. Feel like anthracite might be a touch too dark on a black S3 . Anyone got any pics of a black S3 with slightly darker alloys and colour code?
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    Handbrake advice

    Hi all, not been on the forum much but my S3 is going strong and nearly at 170k. Recently I've had a slight knock when applying the handbrake but didn't really worry about it. This morning rear brakes were seized on and handbrake lever was slack till just about full. I took it to nearby...
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    key fob remote function only.

    Hi, I currently have a full key set for my 2001 S3 but would like to get a remote for my wife for when we're away camping. Would it be possible to buy a 2nd hand fob and reprogram it? That way if it gets lost is no hassle
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    vibration, knocking standing water

    On Friday drove 100 miles from Edinburgh to Lochgoilhead driving sensible as had a passenger that got travel sick easy. Weather was really bad and a lot of standing water and a few streams going across the roads. S3 8l AMK drove as normal with no issues. Driving back myself I had a bit of fun...
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    min oil temp sensor

    Just checked my oil level (been a few k) and it was at the bottom of the dip stick, but no warning light. Seen a few posts about faulty oil sensors but they are usually posting saying oil is low when it's fine. Will a vcds scan show a faulty sensor? Think I've read that warning light only comes...
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    CTS housing leak?

    Found coolant on top on of gearbox after parking car and after a quick google search it looks like my CTS housing is leaking. My S3 is a 2001 AMK and i think the correct part number is 06A 121 132 AP. Do i need to order any seals or other parts when fitting. Going to flush coolant and use G13...
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    Aerial loom route

    Hi, messing around with my aerial and managed to snap the connector on the loom side at the join near the rear interior light. Anyone know the the route the loom takes and is there another join before it reaches the head unit? I've made a temp joint just now but would like to get it sorted. Car...
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    Do i need to upgrade aerial amps?

    Looking for some help, as i'm getting grief from my wife. I have a 2001 S3 and a while back i upgrade my stock double din Audi symphony to an Audi Concert II+. Had to buy a cable harness adapter and aerial adapter. If i mind right i had to change a few wires to get it to power up.Problem is the...
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    Weekend BTCC tickets snetterton

    Does anyone wanta pair of weekend tickets to BTCC this weekend at snetterton? Thought I'd offer them on here 1st as I've gained so much from here . Basically I won 4 tickets from hiq but only using 2 as me and my wife are travelling down from Edinburgh and no-one else we know wanted them ...
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    Anyone from scotland up for this?

    http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/svag-mega-meet-edinburgh-5th-march.263686/. I'll be there , be cool to meet up with other forum members.
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    SVAG mega meet Edinburgh 5th march

    As title says there's a Scottish vag mega meet at hermiston gate park and ride Edinburgh Saturday 5th March 19.30 if anyone fancies it. Hopefully be a good turnout .
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    Bodywork damage caused by garage ... advice please

    Will try and keep this simple . My S3 is my daily and not a show car had a few bits of rust on bottom of wings and stone chips on bonnet and wings. I put it into a reputable garage who do a lot of work on classics for 4 wheel alignment today. When i went to pick up car it wasn't parked outside...
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    Obd2 port loose

    Just tried to scan my s3 8l due to hesitation and vcds wouldn't connect, seems like my obd2 port is loose. Vcds was connecting fine before tonight . Anyone had this before and could tell me if I can just get another port from a scrappy and how hard would it be to swap it over? Cheers