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  1. Medzid2

    Audi A3 dashboard knocking noise. Help!!?!

    Hello everyone for the first time I'll skip to the issue point. For the past few months I'm getting this annoying knocking/klicking sound from the left dashboard corner, close to the windshield. It comes right in front of me (image uploaded). So far I have inspected everything, even put a...
  2. Wing Lun

    Wheels Colour

    I've been seriously considering getting my standard wheels painted. If you've been following me here, I'd bought my car less than a year ago, but the dealers had refurbed the wheels not only one, but TWICE! I didn't know using a jet spray would damage the wheels which Audi damaged from their...
  3. Wing Lun

    Powder coating alloys?

    I'm wanting to powder coat or spray paint my alloys, but I need some opinions or photos of anyone else doing it, need some inspiration... I've been thinking to change them to S3 Alloys or aftermarket 18" alloys but its stretching my budget. Plus I dont want to compensate for a harsher...
  4. adam williams

    Audi chorus aux

    I'm having trouble finding a way to put aux cable on to my audi a3 1.6L. I tried connect2 and unable to find the right one to fit my car and radio. i found this eBay cable but don't know if it works if anyone has anything to help with please say. even up for getting a new radio if not super...
  5. Wing Lun

    Changed Halogen to LED...

    All unedit photos of tonights installation. 6500K LED cree H7 headlight bulbs. Unfortunately I'm not gonna fork out 2K to buy the genuine headlight so opted for the cheaper option. Don't see many led/hid kits around? What do you think of these??
  6. Wing Lun

    Fitted Eibach Pro Kit...one week later?

    I finally made the commitment to purchase and fit the Eibach lowering spring for my A3 Sportback without changing the dampers. At first I was quite hesitant, but now it has become the best mod decision I've made. So one week later, you probably want to know what is the difference ? I noticed...
  7. RedDragon

    Sportback Rear Seat Removal and Weight

    If you want to know how to take the rear seat out of a Audi 8V A3/S3/RS3 Sportback or Golf R MK7 for a track day and want to know how much weight you are saving then watch this. There are more videos to come on our YouTube channel so subscribe and like
  8. Adomas G

    My ‘06 2.0TDi slow build thread

    After a few small mods here and there I reckon I might as well create a thread where I’ll be posting mods and upgrades to my A3. :) So first off, she’s a 2006 2.0 TDi Sportback. Bought in February 2017, owned and well-looked after by a close family friend before me. I am the sort of person...
  9. Emir Demirovski

    Anybody got a rear right door ?

    Hi, i'm new here. I'm asking if anyone got a rear right door for a sportback 08>12. If possible with paint code LX5Q.
  10. D

    Help! S3 new shoes...

    Hi everyone! I want to replace my OEM 18” wheels on my S3 Sportback and the ones that I love are the OZ Ultraleggeras. I think the best configuration for me is 19x8,5j but... I don’t know which ET I have to choose... 47? 38? I don’t want to use spacers, so taking the 47 and then not enough? Or...
  11. Lou Coe

    1 Step Paint Correction Recommendations?

    Hey all! Just come back to the VAG team and picked up a 20o9 S3 sportback in sprint blue. The paint is in great condition with no scuffs or bad scratches but could do with some love to bring it up to glory. I clayed the car last night so ready for a fresh start. Before the keyboard warriors...
  12. Wing Lun

    APR Anti Roll Bar Installed - Any difference?

    I've always been a fan of the anti-roll bar, and since I'd installed one in my previous car, I thought I have to get one on my Audi A3. No other performance modifications have been done to the car as of yet, except for this today. Needless to say, the outcome was expected and my car handled the...
  13. Wing Lun

    Budget BUT practical mods

    I've owned my Audi A3 Sportback Diesel 2.0 (2015) just over a month now, and I really like the car in all aspects. Previously I drove a VW Polo 6R, and I'm sure for anyone it is quite an upgrade! Although, I told myself I would not modify my new car, look at what happened haha :yahoo: I don't...
  14. Wing Lun

    Alloy wheels lacquer flaking off?

    I bought my used Audi A3 Sportback 2015 just over a month ago, and I've realised the alloys are "flaking off. The salesman did say before that the wheels were really damaged and kerbed, and they had to "fix" this. Well, not having my car for a long period of time, and the paint is flaking off...
  15. Wing Lun

    Rear Diffuser Gloss Black

    I want to ask has anybody painted their rear diffuser gloss black? The OEM ones are the grey abs plastic and I feel it needs a shine to it :yes: I know this does not appeal to S-Line trim. I've been quoted £150 for the respray, however what do you think, is it worth it or will it look good?
  16. Wing Lun

    My new Audi A3 Sportback 2015

    Hi all, I'm new here and I've purchased my Audi A3 two weeks ago. One happy owner but unfortnately the previous owner did not look after the car and left a few damages which happily the car company repaired it the best they could. Looks clean on the photo below, when actually it was not, but I'm...
  17. S Fraz

    Advice needed On Audi A5 Brake Discs. Corrosion

    Just looking for some other Audi owner advice about my recent purchase. It has been sat in a carpsrk for a long time so corrosion is to be expected but I thought it was a little excessive. Just wondering if you guys think it needs some serious attention of whether a good wire brushing would fix...
  18. ItsMeLewie

    [Help] Boot trim question after back window smashed.

    Hey guys, Would you beleive it in the recent cold weather, i went to grab something out of the passenger side of my car one morning, i closed the door and expected the snow to fall off my car.. what actually happened was my back window exploded and filled my car with snow and glass. now, its...
  19. A

    A3 8p sportback suspension info?

    Hi guys, So I have a 58/2008 facelift audi a3 sportback 1.9tdi e 104. Both my front suspension springs have snapped and I'm having trouble trying to source replacements. So i rang my local audi dealer and the parts department stated that i have sport/s line suspension?. Bit weird as mine is not...
  20. M

    No placade on Audi a3 for tyre pressure????

    Hello, this is my first forum post I’ve searched through a bunch of existing ones but can’t find the answer I’m looking for. There is no tyre pressure placade on the driver door of my Audi 2013 A3 sportback 1.4 tfsi 22 Sport 17’’ wheels. I’ve seen a bunch of different results for the recommend...