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The snow socks I was considering were "AutoSock" which are available from www.roofbox.co.uk/DT I was a bit late getting them as I decided to go last minute but I saw a few sets on BMWs over there. In the manual it says to put snow chains on the front wheels, but then it contradicts itself...

Guys - thanks for replies Rob - I will try and take it off then carefully apart later. Neil - that was the thread that I found originally but the links do not appear to be working. It takes me to a photobucket page with a message saying "page not found" - any ideas?

I have the standard 17" Avus wheels with Conti Sport Contact 2 tyres on all 4 corners. Tyres are all still very fresh. If I was spending a long time in the alps snow/winter tyres would be ideal - all French and Swiss appear to have these and I have used them lots on front wheel drive hire...

My armest has decided to remain in the up postion and I would really appreciate advice on how to fix it. I don't really use it but I am one of those types that likes everythnig to work as it should. Predictably Audi have said on the phone that it needs a whole new one - but I have read on...

Often it seems that Forums are full of people's problems so I just thought I would pen a quick note detailing how impressed I was with my S3 on last weeks 1600 mile return trip from Norfolk to the French Alps. After studying the forecast in search of snow I decided late last Sat that a trip...

Audi now have changed there stance and recommend changing the cambelt at 4 years or 60,000 miles whichever comes 1st. Audi are doing a special promotion at the moment so you may be able to get a good price from you local Audi main dealer. I am having mine replaced next week as mine is an...

Hi For years I have used the following products to achieve what I would consider (and others often comment) showroom results on my Purple Golf VR6 Highline, Red S2000 and now Dolphin Grey S3. Turtle Wax Extreme car shampoo - every time car is washed Autoglym (Red Label) High Resin Polish...

"Aero Wiper" Sounds interesting - are these changed for visual impact? If so can anyone include a quick pic so I can see what it looks like Cheers RGB

Hi, In an attempt to achieve the factory set-up I also found these the other week on the web: http://www.performancealloys.com/loweringkits_springs.asp (Scroll down the page a bit) I enquired as I also though that these might be a good fix for achieving the correct rear camber - rather than...

No the car is on standard suspension, but it seems I cannot get the desired settings without some tweaks including tie arms / bars and some remachining to the slotted section It looks like the tie arms are between £275-£299 and then another £100 labour for fitti ng and re-machining the slotted...

Hi I took my 2002 S3 to a specialist in 4 wheel alignment today and would appreciate some advice please - technical knowledge on this is a bit limited! Report revealed Initial settings were: Front: Caster Left 7°27' Caster Right 7°21' Camber Left - 0°37' Camber Right - 0.41' Toe Left 1.0 Toe...

All Just for completeness to this thread, if interested, please see my email to and from Castrol to confirm the situation. It seems the new Longlife III is fine so I can can pour away it seems! Cheers RGB Good morning Robin, The 503.01 spec is carried by the SLX Longtec 0W-30 and the SLX...

Just received response from Castrol Techical - what's interesting is it mentions SLX Long Life II which I thought we were not suposed to use!?! Hi Robin The latest VW/Audi specification is 504 00/507 00 - this is backwards compatible with the previous specifications and is suitable for use in...

Give it time! I bought mine shortly after its 3rd service but it had been sitting around for a month or so at a dealer and only done a few short journeys. It dropped as low as 4500 miles --> I was worried too as it would have been 5000 between services! However after a few long journeys it...

Thanks for replies Couldn't find a great deal searching on the web I was told by Audi that this new Longlife III is new and improved and it was same price (and they had both in stock) ..... so at least I will have the same top up as what they intend putting in at next service. MadVW and...

Hi I have a 2002/02 S3 on Variable Servicing and understand from posts that I need 503.01 coded oil. I dropped into my dealer today just to check what they would put in at its next service as thought this would steer my decision over the purchase of Longtec 0w-30 or Mobil 1 (0w-40). The parts...

I have done the same as you gek. Enquired about extending with Audi directly as well as others including warranty direct but cost and wear and tear get outs concerned me. I bought roadside assistance for approx £45 and then mentally put the £900 aside in case the worse happens - keeping fingers...

As well as Fontain (www.fontain.co.uk) try Croft Motors (www.croftmotors.co.uk) as both advertise "s3s wanted". And both are close to each other.

Matt Had this problem on my Golf VR6 with the crystal clear Mk4 style lamps. Took the back off lamp unit and put in several "silica gel" pouches that you often find in shoe boxes / packaging as a drying agent (after gently warming them in the oven first). This worked a treat as it removed the...

I use Kleen Wheels Aq metal mate which is a special polymer and coats the wheel forming a barrier between painted surface and the elements. I have used it for a while now and it works best on new wheels as it needs to bond. I have also used turtlewax brake dust barrier but this doesn't last...