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  1. redbutcher

    A3 going - bits up for grabs

    Hey folks Hope the mods will let this post stay up for a bit as it'll get more attention here rather than just being in the classifieds:icon_thumright:. My A3 is going back to the leasing company within the next week, so yesterday I took off all the bits I'd added since getting the car back in...
  2. redbutcher

    It's cleaning time

    Finally had some time to spend on the car today, so thought I'd take some pics as I've not done some new ones for a while. Here's what I used on the car: Snow Foamed using Autobrite lance with 100ml snow foam and a blob of Meguiars Shampoo Plus Left for a few mins and then rinsed off Snow...
  3. redbutcher

    Red S3, black rims, tints 58-reg

    Red S3, 58-reg with black rims and tints, heading north up the M5 before joining the M42 at about 18:30 this evening. Very nice looking motor :icon_thumright:
  4. redbutcher

    Anyone got a spare repair wire?

    Folks, If anyone has a spare repair wire they could let me purchase from them, let me know. Part number 000 979 009. I've got a Parrot MK6100 kit waiting to install and need a repair wire to hook up to the TEL- and TEL+ on the green socket on the quadlock connector on my RNS-E, so it needs...
  5. redbutcher

    PIAA Bulbs Group Buy - Interested List

    Folks, As per my thread here, there seems to be enough interest to warrant a group buy on PIAA bulbs. At the moment we are looking at the following bulbs: DRL H367 in Chrome Mirror range - bulbs now available: £17.63 a pair Side H353 again in Chrome Mirror range - the standard W5W fitment...
  6. redbutcher

    DIS extras

    I've done a search, but couldn't find the info so hopefully this isn't a duplicate post. In the DIS, flick the display round until you see the 'set', 'check' etc options, Select the 'set' option. You should see things like computer etc. Go to the small down arrow that is at the bottom of the...
  7. redbutcher

    Boot unlocking problem

    Bit of a problem which I hope someone can help me with. At the moment I don't have selective unlocking enabled in vag com. When I unlock the car from the remote, all the doors unlock (front and rear) but the boot stays locked. I can't even open the boot from the latch button. I have to use the...
  8. redbutcher

    Folding mirrors packed up

    Hmm - that's not good. Car is 2 months old and got my first fault. My drivers side folding mirror has decided it's got a mind of its own. It started folding only half way in and has now stopped folding completely. I ran vagcom through it and it's saying there is an electrical fault with the...
  9. redbutcher

    PIAA/Silvervision bulb change with lots of pics

    OK folks, apols if this has been done before, but as I've just changed my DRl/Sidelights/Indicators and repeaters I thought I'd show some pics of before and after along with details on the bulbs I used. Firstly, as the car looked before any bulb changes: Then the DRL and side light were...
  10. redbutcher

    Collected today!

    I collected mine today and absolutely love it. The 100 mile drive home across the Dartford crossing and up the M11/A14 gave me a good chance to get used to it. The engine is soooo much better than the old 1.9 Tdi 105ps lump in my MkV Golf and the build quality is miles better. The engine is...
  11. redbutcher

    Order placed...

    After my earlier post of a few weeks back regarding the spec, my order has been placed today - I can't wait! Went for the following: A3 Sportback S-Line 2.0 TDI 140 Phantom Black Auto-dimming and electrically folding door mirrors 18" '20 spoke' design alloy wheels - I know they'll be a...
  12. redbutcher

    I'm converted....

    Hi all, First post on here.... I'm currently a member on uk-mkivs.net and have had a MKV Golf Tdi Sport for the last 3 years as a company motor. This is due to be replaced September this year and I've been thinking about taking the car allowance and getting my own car... Anyway, went to my...