Recent content by tjc

Post is from the heart (please be kind to an old dreamer!) - Not been on for a long time and saw the sad news about DaveS3. Decided that today was the first day of the rest of my life. So, my 2002 S3 8L in Ebony Black with body coloured mirrors having done 23k and completely standard is the...

Hi, Basic bit of advice (teaching grandmother to suck eggs I am sure!) do not make changes to a car if there are problems until the underlying problems/issues have been fixed. Got an old S3 and had to have the fuel pump replaced despite low mileage. Back in the day had an RS2 and fueling...

Hi, Motorcare (Kent) Ltd, on Decimus Park at Tunbridge Wells (01892 517298) were superb. I had to take my Golf GTI and Mitsubishi Shogun in there for body work - none of which was my fault. All insurance claims. I could not tell that there had been any damage done - even 4 years later. They...

Hi, Not long after I got my 2002 S3 I cornered an Audi mechanic and asked "Given the option would you buy an S3 on fixed or variable servicing" -> With no hesitation he said "fixed servicing with the right oil". Engine oil, Cam belts (including tensioners and water pumps), brakes and tyres are...

Hi, Just love my S3, got it new in 2002 and despite its fun it has still only done 23k. Love it and it will love you back! It does not see rain or snow - for personal reasons I will keep forever - but S3 8L is special, under rated and a Q-car, only RS2 has really given me as much fun with the...

I am completely lost! I have been a lurker/member of Audi Sport since I got my S3 in 2002. Dave has been a fixture and fitting since then always willing to provide advice and help. Though I never dared do anything to my S3 I always read S3Dave's posts with real interest promising myself that...

Hi, I have been around a long time, bought a 52 plate S3 new and still have her and she has only done 23K miles. Love her to pieces. Audi changed the advice on the S3 three or four years ago for the cambelt. I had a lot of email exchanges with Audi UK and Fontain as I was looking at...