Recent content by steve555

I'm pretty sure that pressed plates are illegal as they need to be reflective

Rear wiper is not a testable item, just like reverse lights

Mine is a 130 model, engine code ASZ

What i find as a good way to remove the caliper is flat blade screwdrivers in between the caliper and carrier at the top and bottom and gently wiggle it. Some are very tough, but will budge with persistance. And as mentioned above you will require a caliper wind back tool.

I dont smoke lol, i just wanna get to the socket

Not quite sure how this has happened, but my ashtray has jammed in the closed postion. i'm always gentle with it. It looks further in on the left hand side. Is it a case of wedging a slim screwdriver in there and persuading it a bit ? Thanks Steve

When I was at my local bodyshop the other day, he had a S3 in there which he had done quite a bit of plastic welding on the bumper due to cracks. Once all filled, flatted and painted, you couldnt tel anything had been done. All depends how good the bodyshop is

IIRC MOT limit for lambda is 0.97 - 1.03

TBH that one in the pic doesn't look as though it has the spinning outer collar

As per title really. This has only started happening over past few days. On my normal FM stations i listen to, as soon as i switch the lights on i get interference. Any help or suggestions please PS - I fitted LED number plate bulbs at weekend, could these have caused this issue ?? thanks...

As per title, fitted my 18" wheels this weekend. I'm really happy with them and think they look great on the car, and it doesn't look like its sat too high either. Let me know what you think people :) Steve

Hi mate. Give either of these a try. Ive used both in the past and was well pleased with the results from both www.dingmaster.co.uk or www.dentmagic.net

Thanks for all the comments people :) Sulaiman : I'll get a pic from distance for you as soon as I can 1animal1 : Is her A3 a pre-facelift? As i have a pre-facelift grill lying around ;) Could paint it for you too if you like, if it is pre-facelift Steve

Finally got round to being brave enough to remove the grill surround, which came out surprisingly easily lol. Gave it a quick rub down, and prepped it for painting. Gave it plenty of coats of halfords matt black and a couple of lacquer, using hot air gun in between coats to speed things up a...

Now ive confused myself even more by trying the lambo wheels against mine, which i really like lol, Help me out guys