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    Exhaust valve stuck open

    It’s probably not a new back box, the flaps can apparently seize and just need a clean or could be the actuator motor has failed… don’t think the actuations are expensive.
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    Wiring Help: Something missing

    most annoying thing is it says valve controller on it … they didn’t have to rip it out.
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    Wiring Help: Something missing

    You’re right they probably did… eeejits! Just need to sort the sat nav now, so it knows where I am and pretty much back to normal.
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    Wiring Help: Something missing

    Thanks for the replies. it was actually the half of the cete controller left in. Valves now work and the car is sustaining boost under wot.
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    Wiring Help: Something missing

    there’s an empty caddy next to the white one I think that should have a green caddy in. I’ve also just realised that part of the cete valve controller has been left in … that’s causing my exhaust flap issue. hope you get bet better Covid can be rough!
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    Wiring Help: Something missing

    Whoops. Was meant to write something with the photo. My bad. car was stolen and recovered recently, I’ve been down to revo for a stage 1 map and there’s some issue with the turbo delivering power and then immediately dropping away. There was also errors relating to the exhaust flap and fuel...
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    Wiring Help: Something missing

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    RS3 attempted theft twice!

    Recently had mine stolen, 6 guys entered the house when we were asleep so I’ve been in the same place. Ultimately I’ve upgraded everything security wise on the house. Bollards steering wheel locks, wheel locks. Shark with a laser beam on its head. I work with surveillance distributors and...
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    New RS3 - Now stolen!

    To close this one off … or at least kind of, I collected my RS on Friday. Nearly six months after it was stolen. Pretty happy with what they’ve done it bar the scummy thieves stole the rear bench which has been replaced but looks miles lighter. They checked part code and it’s “soul black”…...
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    M4 to fl rs3

    I’ve had an F80 M3 … really liked it but felt it lacked a bit of character. Mine was a non comp pack, in the back of my mind I was always slightly peeved that I felt my m135i wasn’t “too far” off the M3 and the extra cash wasn’t it worth it. It also sounded better. Only my opinion in my own...
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    New RS3 - Now stolen!

    I’d take an 8Y with an OPF, newer car, tech etc and eventually OPFs will catch up with us all. No point trading 8V non-opf to OPF, I don’t think there’s any spec benefit? (Might be wrong). Anyway, doesn’t look it’s a decision I’m going to have to make anytime soon. Firstly, my rs3 is still at...
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    New RS3 - Now stolen!

    Don’t think anyones going to have a go at you for having an opinion on some random guys stolen car, I’d hope not. £10k is a STUPID amount of money to spend on getting something the same, but more than likely not as good. You’re right. Made up my mind if I keep it I’m going to spend money on...
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    New RS3 - Now stolen!

    it is an emotive and financial decision, but you’re right in that it’s “tarnished” the car. Financially I think I’m looking at £5k loss on mine and then needing an extra £5k to get something equivalent spec. It is a crappy situation!
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    New RS3 - Now stolen!

    ^^ And this is what the other side of me says I love the car and want to keep it but these guys weren’t pros. Drinks bottles, packets of fags everywhere no gloves etc. Just bellends. So as Spinstorm said, it can be fixed but is it going to have problems six months down the line due to it being...
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    New RS3 - Now stolen!

    This is my main issue and I agree to a certain extent, but it’s a lack of confidence in the people insurers use to check vehicles that’s my issue. You’re right it would cost a lot more, nothing spec’d like mine for money and not a fat lot on the market. (I don’t want an OPF). As for 8Y...
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    New RS3 - Now stolen!

    Morning All, Registered a while a go with the intent of posting my thoughts about the RS3 I just bought 2018 Ara Blue and saying Hi… for one reason or another never got to round to it. Probably enjoying the RS so much, compared to my previous cars Mini JCW, M3 (F80 and e92), RS4 and m135i It...
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    Poss new RS3 Owner

    Thanks for all your replies, very well balanced opinions and kind of echo what I hoped the car would be like. So ...to the test drive and it didn't start very well. The guy that I met to arrange the test drive was on his day off and the other guys had no record of the test drive or me actually...
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    Poss new RS3 Owner

    Hi All, I'm possibly looking into the RS3 as a replacement for my M3 (e92) and wanted a bit of advice. Cut a long story short we were targeted for a burglary due to the car so I'm looking for something less lairy for the driveway and also something more practical. I travel to customers and the...