Recent content by J@ke

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    Bye

    I actually went the same way... I have the A3 3.2, DSG – very good car. Fast enough and feels very safe on the road. The DSG gearbox is a dream! But... let’s be honest, it is boring. Now, I had 350z in the past – very sporty feel, but felt too heavy and fat. (And the lack of ESP in the jap...
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    the good ,the bad ,and the fugly - My experience of my new a3 3.2Q dsg so far :-)

    Hi Guys, I may be in the same boat with 3.2 DSG? What needs to be updated? Thanks, Jake.
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    Matscar website

    I also had a pair s-line mats from ebay. They where black but too black making the whole interior look greyish. Fitted now Audi A3 luxury carpet mats with A3 logo – much, much better quality and perfect match with the rest of the car.
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    What cleaner to use to clean the exhaust pipes?

    Will buy Autosol and try to get hold of brillo pads at halfords. Thanks again.
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    What cleaner to use to clean the exhaust pipes?

    Autoglym Metal Polish or Autosol Metal Polish? What do you think?
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    What cleaner to use to clean the exhaust pipes?

    Thanks Everyone, I will give it a go Regards, Jake.
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    What cleaner to use to clean the exhaust pipes?

    You are right. Can mod move it? Thanks, Jake.
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    What cleaner to use to clean the exhaust pipes?

    Hi Guys, As the topic really: the exhaust pipes on my 3.2 got black and I don’t drive a diesel ;) (no offence) What will you use to get them shiny again? Thanks, Regards, Jake.
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    MY09 & MY11 3Door Rear Lights - Part Number - Photos

    Got MY11 from NHN, brand new for a good price - forget eBay Guys.
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    Four wheel laser alignment - Cost and location??

    Someone knows where to do the proper one for A3 quattro? I am in Watford. 2 weeks ago I had a total damage to front tyre due to the tracking problem. And that a month after a £700 service by Audi (‘the car is in a perfect condition’) lol Thank you, Regards, Jake...
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    DSG Question

    Thanks Guys, I just was wandering, because you have to press a button to do that. Regards, Jake
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    DSG Question

    Hi Guys, Sorry for the strange question but... is it ok to change from ‘D’ to ‘S’ mode whilst driving? Or do I have to stop to do that? Cannot imagine that ;) Regards, Jake
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    Mats for S3 with Logo

    I have the S-line (logo) ones from eBay and to be honest, they are just too black. The whole car interior looks sort of greyish now. So no go for me. I will replace them with the oem's. Regards, Jake.
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    AVS Servicing - Post your quotes and dealers here.

    Hi Guys, This is my first post here ;) Car: Audi A3 (55 Reg), 3.2 Quattro, DSG, S-Line, 40k miles Service (40k): Long life + DSG + Haldex Place: Audi Watford Price: ~£630 Very expensive but nice place, good customer service and probably most important...The Audi stamp lol...