Recent content by Sulzer_Mike

The ride quality is very good and it even handles the numerous speed bumps near where I live very well. Are you getting the KW Kit? If so be sure to check the rear springs are correct before fitting to avoid the well documented nightmares I had when they mistakenly sent the wrong rear springs...

Here's mine. KW Suspension Kit (30mm) and 18' wheels

I have a 2.0Tdi and I must say, compared to my previous A3 which was a 1.9 Tdi, the MPG I am currently getting is disappointing. If I fill my tank to the brim, which costs around £75 at today’s prices, I can expect to drive around 430 miles before having to fill up again. The MPG display on...

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Sorry I cannot answer your question but I have what appears to be the same Concert system in mine. Where is the aux socket located?

Yes, every now and then it does shake. It feels as if the revs have dipped down to a level where the engine is just about to stall, then it recovers and is fine again. Incidentally mine was in for a major service yesterday and the air filter and fuel filter was changed. It feels significantly...

Mine does the exact same thing, my previous A3 which had the 1.9 engine didn't, so it must be an issue related to the 2.0Tdi.

If you log onto Photobucket and then click the box titled 'Direct Link' which you will find underneath the image. The image will be then copied as it copies when you press the direct link tab. Then come back on here and compose your post then press the image icon on the taskbar above where you...

Hi Graeme, This is interesting info; thanks for sharing. Is there anyway of telling if a car has a Gen 2 or Gen 4 Haldex fitted?

Cheers RA, yes, I did compare them side by side. The original set of rear springs had two tight coils in the middle, the replacements did not. The guys in the garage reckoned KW cocked up and first time round sent me heavily up rated rear springs which would not be necessary for a compact hatch...

Cheers Donny, The chances of any kind of compensation coming my way is slim as in my quest to get this problem solved I have had to deal with the retailer who sold me the suspension kit. The UK distributor for KW Suspension and eventually KW direct in Germany. It would be a lot of running...

Hi Folks, Just an update for anyone interested. I had the new rear springs, which were sent as replacements by KW, fitted today and they have now lowered the car to what in my opinion is an acceptable level. It has been a lot of messing but I got there in the end. Sincere thanks for all the...

I know the feeling. After months of trawling Ebay and on some occasions being messed about by traders such as Vwaudiusedspares and even worse by some con artist in Wolverhampton who didn’t even know the tailgate he was selling for £100 had an S-Line spoiler (when I struck a deal and informed...

Thanks Rob, it would be appreciated. I think yours will be 370mm on each corner if it has standard S-Line suspension.

Just a quick update on this ongoing affair. Yesterday two new rear springs (pictured) arrived from KW in Germany. They believe these new springs will resolve the issue. The replacement springs have identical numbers and look the same as the springs currently on the car but they have not yet been...