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  1. sprout99

    Car Vandalised

    I'm with you on that !
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    Girlfriend Curbed wheels

    town and country tyres in Boro. (the old firestation in south bank area)
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    Uneven idle 2004 8P

    it is typically fluttery Check the EGR isn't leaking, the turbo pipes to and from intercooler can split and also consider getting idel speed increased Factory setting is about 800rpm we had ours turned up to 900 as it would randomly cut out when it had been sat in sun all day, cold engine...
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    Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrics

    ditto :thumbsup:
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    Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrics

    i have F1 Asysm's on back of Beemer good tyres - done away with RFT's in favour of proper tyres. so far i'm impressed and not bad at £90 each from Camskill
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    DSG issues...

    our drive at home points down towards the house and quite often when cold car does not like to reverse off the drive. Lots of throttle nothing happens and then it's off like a rocket. :wtf: starting to worry me. car is out of warranty now.....so hope the DSG control isn't playing up. Other...
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    my coolant loss story

    early BKD engine suffered with head porosity probs. i think thats what Kaz was getting at.....
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    A4 S-Line 18s

    A3 versions don't have spokes that fall in towards centre like A4 and A6 so very different if you put tham side by side.
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    80 watt bulbs...guys ????

    i used them on my 8L A3 but they kept blowing all the time. They don't like getting too hot.
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    Erratic idle + fault code

    our was cutting out when stood in traffic - new pipes fitted and idle speed turned up.
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    BMW 120d or A3 TDI SE/SPORT 2.0 (140) (10k budget)

    i find the S Line very harsh ride. I have done away with run flats on the BMW and carry a spare now. Ride is good in the M Sport. re-mapped 120d is very quick about same as 140pd with remap but has more balls in higher revs. PD is very aggressive at lower revs.
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    Scuffed alloys after new tyres

    i always point out the wheels were scuff free before they start ! that way it's their fault if anything happens. I use C&S tyres is boro. He's a motorbike and alloy specialist. All it takes is time and care. Monkeys don't care if it's not their car
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    BMW 120d or A3 TDI SE/SPORT 2.0 (140) (10k budget)

    i hate sitting in traffic ....hard work.
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    Looking at buying this! after market warranty needed?

    don't know about that. I have platinum warranty which guarantees the value of the car. Everything is covered. I got 6 months free off garage.
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    Looking at buying this! after market warranty needed?

    garage has to offer you warranty by law....
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    Looking at buying this! after market warranty needed?

    i have warranty with warranty direct it's been spot on. bit of a pain claiming but got my money back very very quick. for me garage had to fill in form, ring up for ref number , i paid and sent off invoice. if you know a local garage you can trust it makes it easier.
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    Timing Belt Today

    might get away without paying it if i ask nice or our lass wears a short skirt and no pants !! :drag:
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    Timing Belt Today

    ours is in tomorrow for timing belt, service and water pump. Parts cost me £218 labour is £120 (thats all filters, oil, coolant timing belt kit and water pump)
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    Erratic idle + fault code

    check the ones either side of intercooler. They are known for either popping out or splitting.
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    BKD engine timing belt change

    you had a deleting frenzy ...... It's a family friend who's working on car. Rest of stuff is sourced by me but good prices - Cheaper than ECP