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    RNS-E Problem

    Fit this unit a few years ago into my 2002 s3 and remember now I couldn't find where to connect the speed gala connection so just tried without connecting it and it has worked fine up till now. From memory the wire I need to connect is somewhere in the instrument cluster does anyone have any...
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    RNS-E Problem

    Took the unit out and checked all wiring & connections but still the same. ta
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    RNS-E Problem

    Just to add to this it thinks the vehicle position is about 50 yards to the right of the actual posiition so has the vehicle off road all the time and also the vehicle direction does not change it stays in same direction. ta
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    RNS-E Problem

    I had a disc reading problem and have just replaced the dvd drive and disc reads ok now but after refitting the satnav has me pointing and travelling in the wrong direction so doesn't work. I have checked satellites and currently connected to 7 and also tried set position direction but still...
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    S3 v 993

    [ QUOTE ] The turbo (whether it be 930, 964, 993 or 996) is a blunt instrument. It distracts from the subtle handling and turns the car into a straight line single trick hero. [/ QUOTE ] Totally disagree with you. Granted the turbo does take a considerably amount of mastering and not...
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    S3 v 993

    [ QUOTE ] Nice choice! Lovely car...any details? [/ QUOTE ] The 965 was only made in 93 so that’s how old it is. I bought it 8 years ago with 35k on the clock and it now has done 85k its lhd in black and pretty much as standard apart from wastegate spring and diverter valve. Never been...
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    S3 v 993

    [ QUOTE ] i've never ever come accross a car that will loose speed quite as effectively as a 911... [/ QUOTE ] I have a 965 Turbo and S3. A couple of years ago a toddler ran into the road about a car length in front of me. I was travelling at 30 mph jumped on the brake and couldn't believe...
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    S3's on Ebay...

    Looks like everybody thinking of the new one at the end of the year and offloading now
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    Traction Control Light coming on intermittently...

    Before you go buying any parts I would put vag com on and check fault codes
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    new clutch needed

    [ QUOTE ] what makes you say it's crap? Just curious as you seem hell-bent against getting another OEM clutch. [/ QUOTE ] I bought the car for my wife new so I know it has been driven properly. When it was about 2 years old I noticed the clutch seemed to slip when dropping a gear and...
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    new clutch needed

    [ QUOTE ] Which clutch you getting fitted ?? [/ QUOTE ] open to suggestions other than the crap standard
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    new clutch needed

    any recommendations for someone to fit a performance clutch in my s3. I'm in the north west.
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    How to enter the radio security code?

    for symphony. press scan and rds buttons together until 1000 is displayed. then change the numbers using the first 4 radio station buttons from the left. when you have input correct code press scan and rds together again.
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    sachs clutch

    There are a couple of different plates for the S3 does anybody know what the differences are and which would be best for normal road use?
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    s3 front grill

    nice job I will give it a try
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    s3 front grill

    I'm wanting to fit a remote laser detector behind the front grill is there any way of getting the grill off without taking the bumper off
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    S3 chipped-What are the essential mods

    [ QUOTE ] If we're talking about induction kits, then we're sucking in hot air due to the close proximity of the turbo. Unless you have a direct feed from a cooler location. There isn't a lot of cool air flowing around the engine bay and very little comes through the front grille. The...
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    S3 chipped-What are the essential mods

    [ QUOTE ] Sorry, bad idea - you'll be sucking in hot air and have absolutely no power gains. [/ QUOTE ] No you wouldn't suck in any hot air and when your engine demands air its better to have a filter that lets the air flow through as best it can. Don't think the power gain would be that...
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    S3 chipped-What are the essential mods

    I think changing the standard air fliter to a k&n would be good idea