Recent content by elgjc3

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    Fitting brake pads to s3

    Unless you do like I did at the weekend, which was to snap 2 of the bolt heads off on the N/S. Being a Saturady afternoon no chance of getting spares. Got spares on the Monday, spent Monday evening with an extraction kit and drill trying to get them out, admitted defeat and had to get a new...
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    HELP any ideas?? PLEASE

    Does anyone know the latest revision number for coil packs? A quick search on the forums has shown that 'J' is popular, but I've not found any current information. Cheers, Gavin
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    Scuffed Alloys

    Has anyone got any recommendations for anywhere in W. Yorks that'll tidy up a scuffed alloy? I think I caught the edge of a pot hole which has roughened up the rim in a 5x1cm area. I know it's not a large scuff, but detracts from the look of the wheel non the less.
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    Insurance A3 to S3

    My insurance is due next week and I was looking at about £1000 with 5 years no claims and no points on my licence for my S3 (I'm 28). However, my present insurers miscalculated my premium and based it on the fact that I was still driving my old R21 1.7. My insurance certificate has the correct...
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    ESP over speed humps, but only in the wet?

    Hello, Apologies for this being only my second post and not contributing anything before wading in with a question. Has anyone else experienced the ESP light coming on in an S3 when going over speed bumps, but only in the wet? It cuts in as the back wheels go over the bump. The fact it only...
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    Just got a S3

    Hi Chaps, Like DaveCav I've just got myself an S3 the weekend before last and have already done a 1000 miles in it. I wanted something to put a smile on my face on my way to work as I drive over the moors and I think it'll do the trick! I can't spend too much time on this site but will try...