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Hi all, Posting on behalf of a friend who has a old tt. the reason I'm posting here is I had an s3 and everyone was very helpful, also I understand that the lights are similar. anyways, as I'm sure many know a common problem is lights pointing too low. My friends car went into the garage and...

I part exchanged against the abarth, got 3k it. It doesn't sound much but I probably would have only got 4k privately and taken time to sell! I found the perfect abarth, leather, climate, Ferrari monza exhaust (amazing factory option), xenons. all set me back 12k on a 60 plate, so I'm happy. The...

After almost 3 years I'm going to have to say goodbye to the s3. A new job with increased commute meant it had to go for fuel economy and maintenance it required. Absolutely loved the car and would recommend an s3 to anyone for a total all rounder: fun, fast, refined, respected! Its being...

IMO The S3 is the best all rounder. The Seat comes with the best out of the box setup with better brakes and no heavy quattro system. Golf Gti mk5 are more recent - i believe the seat and the S3 are based on the MK4 golf. As stated S3 is the one to go for IMO. It comes with the best build...

I love the look of the RS3, very subtle but a good looking car IMO. Next to eachother though i still think the 8L is a great looking car! Theres one near me which i see every morning, he normally races up behind me unfortunately my S3 is only stage 1 so it wouldn't get near him :-(

I agree, I would do it properly and buy a better kit. I believe there are suspension kits out there weitec, kw v1 which are meant to be really good and are a bit under that. I would definitely advise against going cheap with the s3, having spent out on cheap coilovers which set me back 200 quid...

Mine rattle front and back, I stupidly do not have the original invoice either so I can't swap them out for replacements. I also have changed the top mounts to no avail :-( Such a difficult choice as for some reason I like the sound of the KW's having already had coilovers, however everyone...

Thanks for the replies guys. With regards to the FKs they tightened up the ride quite alot but are very noisy, they rattle a bit on rough roads etc. I thought they were ******** but only had them on for about 3k and had someone look at them, they told me there's not signs that there broken so...

Hi Guys, Finally got the funds to think about swapping my crap FK AK coilovers on my S3! It's really down to two options I think having read stickies and others opinions - Either: Billstein B8 and a set of springs - around £700 OR KW V1 basic (dont think the Innox offer much extra for the...

Yer I agree! Dont buy the cheap coilies, I made that mistake and regret it as they are now causing me more hassle than they are worth! It's true what they say: buy cheap, buy twice! Trust me save up and get some decent ones like KW V1's!

Hi guys and girls, The S3 is in for a bit of a clean up, the wheels are being refurbed few marks on the paint touched up, basically want to get the car looking tip top and nice. The car is running 18" factory option wheels and is lowered on FK coilovers (soon to be changed) It has a cupra...

The free VAG COM software will probably come with it which is fine for telling you the fault codes :-)

My FK AKs came with shortened drop links, as stated the standards were far too long. I'm having the same issue but returning mine is complicated as i bought mine from someone on here and dont know where he go them from! Do FK have a direct email or number i couldnt find one!

Well normally i would but i kinda wish i had gone for a better set to begin with. As if these are fragile now i'm not holding out for them being a long term solution over years to come! As for replacements what you are saying is if i buy dampers that work with up to 30mm lowering like the billy...

I got the autobahn TIP fitted as it was much cheaper than the B5. I didnt really see any difference though, or at least feel any difference. I have heard the B5 TIP makes a noticeable difference though! So as others have said go with that if you can afford it :-)

Hi All, I replaced my standard shocks and springs with the cheap FK AK Coilover Kit. Handling was improved greatly but overtime they have started to knock. I have read a few other threads about problems with these kits, in particular the rear ones. I believe it came down to a dodgy batch of...

I got the yellow, not tried the red but yellow made a massive difference and none of this vibration people are on about!

Volvo C30 T5? Pretty rare and very quick 2.5T! Gota be pretty damn tunable as well! Plus you can find them around your price tag. Worth a punt for something a bit different?

My girlfriend is insured on my S3. She has owned a KA since new so a little nervous at letting her drive it as shes a bit nippy in the KA! But the S3 is a safe car and a few times supervising and i think shell be fine! Just make sure you do a bit of supervision i guess and then just hope she...

Mine failed initially as i drive the car to work a few miles down the road at low speeds everyday. They guy held the car in neutral at 4k revs for 5 - 10 mins to clear it all out. Sorted the problem and it passed no problems! try giving it a really good thrashing if like me you drive like a...