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    My Audi A3 2.0 TDI 170

    Look tidy, i have a 170 tdi quattro which is mapped... I still get high 50's on a long run, anything between 40-50 on work journeys which is mostly fast A roads. If you're thinking remap then the DPF should go too..
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    Glow plug issue..... 170tdi

    Hi I have a A3 tdi 170 bmn with glow plug fault. Now when its scanned the same fault code shows for all 4 glow plugs. Mechanic said loom, that was changed made no difference as 2 days later EML came on again. All glows plugs were changed, the light was reset 2 days later EML back on...
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    After market exhaust for 170 Quattro - Does it exist?

    http://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/dpf-delete-downpipe-for-2-0-tdi-16v-pd170-ppd170-cr140-and-cr170.html Judging by this, I would say yes.
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    Plasti dipping a chrome grill

    Two cans should do it. I used one but will need more coats I think. £13.99 on eBay so not really that cheap, thankfully I had a £10 voucher to use so that cut the cost a touch. I also painted the grill first with some matt spray I had hanging around to get some dark coverage as my grill started...
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    After market exhaust for 170 Quattro - Does it exist?

    None off the shelf as far as I'm aware.
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    What did you and your 8p do today? :)

    With a brief spell of sunshine, I got around to doing mine today. Had the grill already dipped off the car as it needed replacing due a small bump a while back. Took around two hours to swap over. I personally think I need a few more coats of plastic dip to finish it off but I can that on the...
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    Bigger/Better Brakes for Remapped Quattro 2.0TDI

    Tdi 170 brakes are 312mm S3 are 345mm
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    Plasti dipping a chrome grill

    With a brief spell of sunshine, I got around to doing mine today. Had the grill already dipped off the car as it needed replacing due a small bump a while back. Took around two hours to swap over. I personally think I need a few more coats of plastic dip to finish it off but I can that on the...
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    Front brake discs and pads

    Go out to your car and measure them. Once you know what size discs they are buy the relevant pads to suit.
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    Front brake discs and pads

    Its Audi, they would charge to go in the showroom if they could get away with it :)
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    Front brake discs and pads

    288mm or 312mm not sure which. Neither are expensive. I replaced my 312 discs and pads for under £200
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    Vote please! badge on or badge off ?

    On but spray is black along with the surround.
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    Next Stage for 2.0tdi tune

    Then mentioned as above. Dpf removed and deleted, exhaust and decent map, thats pretty much it until you start changing major parts.
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    Next Stage for 2.0tdi tune

    Variety of turbo's available. If you want decent power i'd go with a GTB2260.
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    Next Stage for 2.0tdi tune

    Bin the the dpf. How deep are your pockets?
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