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    Lowering a sportback quattro

    Just wondered if it was applicable to most 4wd systems. Maybe it varies!
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    Lowering a sportback quattro

    Thanks Damien. What was the difference with the TT then out of interest? I don't recall why they were needed - it was 10 or so years ago!
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    Lowering a sportback quattro

    Hi all Are there any additional considerations needed when lowering the quattro 170 model? Other than just springs/ dampers etc. I had TT several years back on coilovers and that needed adjustable camber arms on the rear because it was 4wd. Cheers Tim
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    A3 - Tims

    No worries mate. Mirror covers also for sale now. See classifieds.
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    Adjusting Rear Coilovers...

    Slightly late reply here, but ... Remove the adjuster and drill a hole in the side of the threaded piece (at the base, not in the threads!). You will now be able to insert a screwdriver into the hole and prevent them from turning when you adjust them. I had to do this on my FK's.
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    Rear camber adjustment seized

    10mm is virtually nothing in terms of lowering and the effect it would have on camber. Unless your doing mega miles I would just leave it and if needed rotate the rear tyres to even up the wear on the edges. Have you actually tried lubricating the bolts with something like plus gas, wd or...
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    A3 - Tims

    Car went without the wheels today. So wheels are actually for sale, see classifieds. £695 ono
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    A3 - Tims

    I thought the JOMs were good value. My only issue is they didn't go low enough!
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    A3 - Tims

    Cheers dude. I'm thinking of straying to BMW next!
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    A3 - Tims

    Nope. Don't use the fogs really tbh. No worries. I'll give you a shout should I be left with them. Buy the whole car and then you will have the wheels ;)
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    Help me diagnose my problem please - pics included of random damaged parts!

    Replaced using the guide in the link, all is well. £33 from euro car parts and £13 on tools I didnt have. Happy with that to be honest!
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    Installed Carbon Air intake for my 2.0 TDi

    I had the BMC CDA on my TT and it did sound great along with the full Miltek I had! Really miss those noises running a TDI now :(
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    Installed Carbon Air intake for my 2.0 TDi

    Standard paper filter ftw, for years now this has been pretty much obvious in most tests I have read. Not sure how companies still sell these 'performance' filters with the amount of comments on the net rejecting their bhp 'gains' claims!
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    Help me diagnose my problem please - pics included of random damaged parts!

    Took the belt off today and this is the outcome. As suspected lateral movement of about 6mm and squeaky when turning! Look at the splined part in the middle and how much the outer section of the pulley moves in and out in the two pics. And a short video of why it squeaks/chatters...
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    Help me diagnose my problem please - pics included of random damaged parts!

    Excellent thanks for that link, very helpful. I am going to take the belt off tomorrow now and investigate!
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