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    Quick question on S3 8P1 PFL wing mirror - Clipped

    Hi all, quick q... some d*7k clipped my drivers wing mirror on the S3 (08' plate) managing to put cracks in both the lower black section, and upper silver section, then drove off... I popped in the stealers for a quick price check to replace... £406 apparently...!!! Are there major differences...
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    Walnut blasting Southampton/Hampshire?

    Hey guys, anyone on here know of anywhere Southampton/Hampshire based that can blast the walnuts out of my valves...? She just hit 100k and I would say absolutely needs a good clean out! Was going to add to old thread, but didn't want to resurrect that! I guess alternatively, anywhere up to an...
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    Rear o/s seat belt/clip/buckle broken

    Howdy all, had a good search of the forum and came up with zilch so thought I'd ask... Just failed MOT on broken rear o/s seat belt clip... obvs something I feel I can do myself... Have found a few on eBay but they look to be mainly the n/s set up with the twin buckle, Audi parts man is telling...
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    Open Pitlane Thruxton upcoming - Do's and Dont's?

    So, I'm off to Thruxton in a few weeks for an open pitlane day, which I am a little excited about to say the least... :rockwoot: Of course I am thinking about a lot of things... should I uprate the suspension and ARB's to get more fun, should I go for a stage 1 for even more fun etc etc... all...
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    Audi S3 8p - not the normal exhaust questions!

    Hi people, anyone know what this part of the standard exhaust is, what it does, why it's there and if it can be cut out and replaced if it's got a big hole in it? The "what" is just cos' I'm clueless about exhausts, the "if" is cos' someone I know said they think it can be done! Cheers :blink:
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    Rear RS3 top mounts for S3 8P1 (3dr)?

    Hi there, has anyone replaced the standard S3 8P1 (3dr) top mounts with the RS3 ones? And if so, do the sport back RS3 rear top mounts fit a 3dr? I've got both front and rear lined up, but I think the 8P1 RS was sportback only, and my S is a 3dr... Don't want to order them if they aren't going...
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    Overheating audi s3 8p... thoughts?

    Slight overheating issue cropped up yesterday, it's in the garage for diagnosis, but I thought I'd stick it up here in case anyone's seen similar before, or suffers similar in the future... I did do a search but didn't see anything that nailed it. Symptoms: About 20 mins of steady motorway...
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    DoDo Juice Future Armour on glass...

    .... anyone know the best thing to clean it off? Bit of overspray on me windscreen and can't seem to shift it!?
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    Best place to buy GFB DV+?

    As the title says really...! Any one bought one recently that can recommend best place to buy? Tried to revive an old thread but no joy...
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    Black grill

    Hey all, has anyone got any experience with this product at all? Mega cheap I know but thinking it's worth a punt... Audi A3: 8P (05-08) Badge-less Sports Grille - Black ABS
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    A3 8P1 wing mirror glass

    Hi all, pretty sure this product will come in varying quality so just wondered where you guys may recommend to get a new O/S replacement (heated). Currently have a tinted orange version (smashed) which I can't work out whether it looks cool or not...! Happy to just get another plain as the N/S...
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    Ticking on cold start

    Hello, I've noticed a ticking from my engine on a cold start, normally starts after the engine's been running for 5mins or so, and lasts for about 30s to 1min, then stops...? I know it needs looking at, doesn't seem to effect driving at all, I will get it looked at on next service of course...
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    Front armrest - removal

    Hi there, had a good look through the forums and found a few pointers on this, lid broken and I'm not actually that bothered about having one so I'm going to remove, question is, will this leave a gaping hole in the centre console? By the rear ash tray? If so, is there a blanking late...? Or is...
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    BNS 5.0, phone, MFSW, bluetooth, Parrot - what's needed/cost?

    Tried this in the ICE section but to no avail... Maybe you guys can help!? I have a BNS 5.0 stereo in my S3 08 8P, I have a MFSW, and I have a Parrot CK3100 all plumbed in... I want to ditch the Parrot and hook up the phone to the unit, when I click the mode button on the MFSW the DIS says no...
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    BNS 5.0, phone, MFSW, bluetooth, parrot - what's needed/cost?

    I have a BNS 5.0 stereo in my S3 08 8P, I have a MFSW, and I have a Parrot CK3100 all plumbed in... I want to ditch the Parrot and hook up the phone to the unit, when I click the the mode button on the MFSW the DIS says no function, or something like that. Pressing "Tel" on the stereo it says...
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    This stereo unit - ID please

    Can anyone shed any light on what unit this is? It's in my 08 S3 8P, I'll want to sell it soon as am going to replace. Any thought on aftermarket units appreciated too, my top two requirements are bluetooth (for offline spotify) and DAB, not that fussed on nav as google maps on the phone is...
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    Glove box part number

    Hi there, long shot but... does anyone know the part number for this clip? I've just lost mine! :help: Audi A4 Avant, glove box, left hand side as looking forward from passenger seat... Cheers
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    Strange revs behaviour on hard acceleration

    Hi there, had a good look through the search results but couldn't find anything similar, had a look at a few turbo issue threads too as that may be the problem, I'm not sure...? It's booked in for a diagnostics next week but thought someone here may be able to shed a little light :help...
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    Fault code 17085 - P0701 - Mechatronic issues - any ideas?

    Hi all, First off, great forum, have found a ton of info on here that has saved me the odd quid or two... so thanks. Now on to my latest problem... am having classic DSG issues on my 53 plate A3 2.0 Sport. Flashing prnds in dis, complete loss of transmission (at about 90mph on the M4 which was...