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    Thinking of selling

    Hi guys, I think the time is nearing for me to sell by beloved S3 :-( She has done 46,000 miles and has full service history with oil being changed every 6 months. It is standard apart from the suspension which has been replaced with Bilstein/H&R The full spec is as follows: 2001 (Y)...
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    Aluminium Spacer On Suspension

    Haha :weight_lift2: Today I fitted them without the spacer i saw that the old shocks didnt have one fitted but it showed up on ETOS originally so thats why I ordered them!
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    Aluminium Spacer On Suspension

    Yes your right without the spacer the top bearing is sitting on the end of the thread - the only other thing I can think of is to get a slimmer spacer?
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    Aluminium Spacer On Suspension

    Cheers - anyone else do the same?
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    Aluminium Spacer On Suspension

    Sorry have updated the links!
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    Aluminium Spacer On Suspension

    Here are a couple of pictures: First one without the aluminium spacer and the second one with the spacer To me it looks too big but is it needed?
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    Aluminium Spacer On Suspension

    Hi guys, I have some bilstein B8s and some H&R springs and will be looking to fit them in the next couple of days. For the front dampers and springs I have ordered from audi: - Spring Disc - Aluminium Spacer 'Distance Piece' - Threaded Bush - Bearing - Strut Storage I have had a look...
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    first bad day of s3 ownership!

    For the bubbling rust my car got rejected at Crawley Audi - I took it to Drift Bridge Audi however in Epsom and was all booked in a week later so give them a try!
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    Group buy on bilstein B8 dampers?

    This is just to buy the dampers (shock absorbers) if you want to buy springs many people including myself opt for the H&R 25mm Springs that DPM sell. The kit you have linked to comes with both shocks and springs however the Bilstein shocks with H&R springs combo is about the best of the bunch...
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    Group buy on bilstein B8 dampers?

    Great stuff - PM sent!
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    Group buy on bilstein B8 dampers?

    Is anyone else interested in this? If not DPM I dont suppose you could bend the group buy even further and go ahead with it for 4 people?:icon_thumright:
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    Group buy on bilstein B8 dampers?

    only one more person to go now!
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    Group buy on bilstein B8 dampers?

    Excellent DPM! Come on guys!
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    Group buy on bilstein B8 dampers?

    Add me to the list: 1. S3E YA 2.GT130 3. MikeA3 4. Campbell 5. KingalA3
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    Group buy on bilstein B8 dampers?

    I could be interested depending on price so let me know if you manage to sort anything!
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    First time detail

    i find that Collinite 476s wax is superb alot of the guys over at detailingworld swear by it and its only around £15 a pot and lasts ages! Ive found that the only polish that touches the swirls in Audi paint is Menzerna Power Gloss - other polishes take ages to see any worthwhile results!
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    Bose front speakers

    No not yet im still trying to decide what replacement speakers to buy as soon as I know will post up how it all went!
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    Bose front speakers

    Thanks for the help - has anyone got the mdf templates for the front speakers they could send to me or post up? Cheers
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    Bose front speakers

    Im also having a problem with my bose passenger speaker - when you changed your speakers what did you change them to and did you have to modify any of the bose system as i know the bose speakers run at 2Ohms? I am just seeing if I have to replace like for like or if I get some aftermarket...
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    handbrake

    I found i had to tighten the cable after changing my pads too - its just a 10mm nut that can be found under the ashtray