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  1. vrbob

    FMIC fitted :)

    Yes mate all that pipework stayed the same when I switched FMIC cores as they both had 63mm outlets. the only thing I had to do was trim the pipes connecting to the new wellycooler down as of course its much wider than the old small cooler.
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    Radio interference when using heated rear screen.

    Best bet to find the broken parts is first to get the rear screen fogged up (use your breath) and see which lines don't work. Then get a torch and put it on the inside of the glass as you look in from outside. Move along the line and see if you can find an broken sections or as I found a section...
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    Radio interference when using heated rear screen.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electro-Connector-Heated-Rear-Screen-Repair-Circuit-paint-Granville-Electrocure-/301402933914?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item462d03ca9a This is the stuff :)
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    Frustrating Airbag Light

    Hope you sorted this but if not I had a similar issue when I had a small water leak as the water made the rear seatbelt tensioner damp and this caused the same code you had which put the airbag light on. Once I had fixed the leak and dried out the seatbelt mechanism I cleared the code again and...
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    Tried Everything but the fault won't go.......... Help Please

    Yes mate mine runs perfectly now and will start first turn of the key even when basically running on fumes. I took the fuel system apart and had the injectors serviced. Made sure it was all nice and clean and that the FPR was in good condition (o rings) I also replaced the fuel lines in and out...
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    Tried Everything but the fault won't go.......... Help Please

    That's defo dirty dude so give it a clean but be careful as they can be damaged during cleaning. But I am pretty sure the car should still start ok even with that sensor unplugged so I don't think its the issue your looking for. I would wonder why it was that dirty though as its not been long...
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    Tried Everything but the fault won't go.......... Help Please

    SAI = secondary air intake system. Mine doesn't have one as its a BAM engine so not sure if yours has one or not. Defo check the fueling as when it runs if its all ok it has to be something to do with the start up procedure so do the basic checks and make sure its getting fuel to all the right...
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    Any other S3’s W *** VRK on here?

    Mine is full UK spec (lots of extras too!) but its an import from Germany as I have the original german pressed number plates with its birthday stamped on them which I found in the boot after purchasing the car. Also when I went for my original revo stage 1 remap they had issues mapping the car...
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    Exit point for sunroof drainage channel?

    What I said with pictures :)
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    Exit point for sunroof drainage channel?

    Hi mate, Ive not been on here in a while but just popped on and saw your post. Funnily enough I have been playing the leaking sunroof game too but I have eventually won and have a nice dry car again :) From your sig pic it looks like you have a 3 door (a3 or s3) which should mean yours should...
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    Steering rack issue

    Yay another semi local S3 :) Sorry to hear that its already causing an issue though check out this thread as me and Tom managed to swap out his old steering rack http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-forum-8l-chassis/210327-another-silver-s3%E2%80%A6lets-see-what-happens.html here is the thread...
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    Fuel pump help needed

    Its a bit off a ball ache that part. The bit clips in the gap between the pump body and that plate where the wires run down. the gap fits onto the screw you can see behind the wires. You have to do this process blind as it wont fit into the hole with it attached so do it a couple of times out...
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    Continuing After run pump issues

    Universal additional electric water pump AUDI VW FORD OPEL MERCEDES-BENZ VOLVO | eBay I fitted one of these early this year
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    Downpipe Gasket(s)

    Hello mate, the cat to dp gasket is a 2 bolt one so basically one of these Universal 3" 76mm Exhaust Performance Gasket 2 Bolt Steel Perforated 2 Hole | eBay Rob
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    My S3 8L Progress Thread

    Top work fella and congrats on turning around a major issue and making something positive about it. onwards and upwards now my friend so bring on the POWAH!!!!
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    Creations Motorsport

    I run the CM 80mm tip with billet adapter so same as the B5 v2.2 and yeah the silicone is a little softer than the B5 ones I have seen but it does the job. As for fitting I think all after market TIPs will need some sort of fettling especially if you have other supporting mods eg cone filter or...
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    AH Fab / Ebay / Forge S3/A3 FMIC installs (image heavy)

    Rather than post pics I will just give a link to my thread where I have installed my FMIC http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-forum-8l-chassis/168515-fmic-fitted.html It starts with me using a small FMIC which did not work well when I went to get my car custom mapped for stage 2. So on Page 3...
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    Tried some new detailing products :)

    Defo worth claying the car first (obvs wash it before that) I used Meguiars clay bar kit. The poorboys stuff is a good product and the kit I got off ebay was good and with what I used should last a while too
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    Tried some new detailing products :)

    Wipers are : Front = genuine vw aero arms and blades off an r32 mk4 golf. Direct fit and got off ebay for £40 (used):) Rear = polo rear wiper like this http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-forum-8l-chassis/199408-smooth-aero-rear-wiper-arm.html
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    Tried some new detailing products :)

    Cheers for the likes :) Couple more pics to show how well sealed the paintwork is with the paste wax as it rained today so got a couple of beading shots.. Rob