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    Shell Helix Ultra ECT 5w30 compatibility & opinions?

    I normally change it every 15k / normal service intervals. My car is just a stock standard 1.8t / no mods on it.
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    Shell Helix Ultra ECT 5w30 compatibility & opinions?

    So just to clarify, 504 standard has backward compatibility with 502 and 503 is the long life that has been superseded by 504? Sorry I don't have much knowledge here and not ignoring all your advise which I thank you all for. Just wanted to clarify this as I find contradicting info on the...
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    Shell Helix Ultra ECT 5w30 compatibility & opinions?

    Hi, I am thinking of switching to Shell Helix Ultra ECT 5w30 fro Castrol Edge 5w30 A3/B4 however it says VW 504/507 compatible whereas my manual says to use VW 502.00. (1998 audi 8l 1.8T) Some forums are saying that 504 is backward compatible and replaced the 503 long life oil. Can I use this...
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    Am I able to fit 65mm depth front speaker on 1998 Audi A3 8L (3-Door 1.8t)

    Thanks very much, people have just been saying that the magnet would hit the window motor / glass if it is too deep. The ones I am after are jl audio c3 5.25 comps and they have 58mm mounting depth. Would you know if they would fit?
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    Am I able to fit 65mm depth front speaker on 1998 Audi A3 8L (3-Door 1.8t)

    Sorry for double posting on the forums everyone however just wanted to see if anyone can answer my question below please: Hi All, I am in the progress of upgrading my factory speakers (non -- bose) on my Audi (1998 Audi A3 8L 3-Door) and wanted to find out the max mounting depth of the front...
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    Speaker Upgrade on 1998 Audi A3 8L 3-Door

    Hi All, I am in the progress of upgrading my factory speakers (non -- bose) on my Audi (1998 Audi A3 8L 3-Door) and wanted to find out the max mounting depth of the front speaker locations. I have looked at various forums and the numbers varied from 54 to 60mm on Andy's posts however I am...
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    Speaker size

    Hi Andy, I know this is an old forum post however I just wanted to clarify something as I am in the progress of upgrading my speakers. When you say 55-60mm does not exclude the depth of the speaker adapter pod on top e.g. can I fit a speaker with a 58mm depth plus the adaptor ring which would...
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    Am I able to fit 65mm depth front speaker on 1998 Audi A3 8L (3-Door 1.8t)

    Thanks again! I am going for the rear panel high energy so they provide the needed bass. The car stereo place said that this would work well as bass is not directional.
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    Am I able to fit 65mm depth front speaker on 1998 Audi A3 8L (3-Door 1.8t)

    Thanks very much. I was just on the shopping sites looking for ESK 130.5 What do you think of these speakers? do they produce enough bass? I am actually going to put the high energy series coax at the back. What do you have on rear panels assuming your car is a 3-door as well?
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    Am I able to fit 65mm depth front speaker on 1998 Audi A3 8L (3-Door 1.8t)

    I have gone through a number of posts and found out various replies by Andy however some of them say that the max depth is 54mm and others say up to 60mm. I just wanted to clarify this if anyone can help please. Do these numbers include the depth of the adaptor / pod. Lets say the adaptor pod...
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    Am I able to fit 65mm depth front speaker on 1998 Audi A3 8L (3-Door 1.8t)

    Hi All, I am really interested in Hertz High Energy component speakers for my front doors however their mounting depth is 65mm. Would I have any issues fitting these speakers on my front door - 1998 Audi A3 8L (3-Door 1.8t)? I would really appreciate if you could please assist. Thanks, Ves