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    300 bhp from a standard engine??

    After reading Evo mag on their project to turn a 225 TT into a mini Veyron they reckon they can get 300bhp out of it 'without opening the engine'. Is this really feasible from a 210 or 225 engine without a BT upgrade and strengthen parts??
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    ARBs Help

    Hi Guys, sorry for this post, as its probably been done to death. my car is booked in at 'star' this week to get the arbs uprated. However, I dont want to go for the R32 set up as it is essentially the same front/back size difference as the standard S3. So im desperately trying to...
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    EDL?? ESP?? quattro??

    Hi folks, Ive been reading my owners manual and now im slightly confused. I was always under the impression that the quattro system distributed power to which ever wheels had the most grip (or reduced power to those with the least). after reading the manual it appears that a system called...
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    gearbox problems?

    Hi folks, wonder if anyone can help. just had a big service on my S3 and I need more work doing and have a few problems. First; as I change down into third gear when driving hard the gears crunch!! any ideas or suggestions?? second; I need to replace my pads and discs, any recommedation...
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    tyre change and wheel alignment HELP!

    Hi folks, Im after a bit of advise, After some slippery experiences in the wet and examining my odd and differentially worn tyres i've decided for a change. I realise this would be the best oppotunity to play with the wheel alignment. EEs' report suggests a negative chamber of -1.0 to -1.5...
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    another new member saying hi

    Hi folks, found this site about a month ago when I got my first Audi, but just getting round to saying hi now. very excited about this site, it just has so much information and is exactly what I was looking for!! I have a 52 plate S3 in metalic silver with bose symphony, chrome WM and 18in...
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    Need advise

    I Just bought a 52 plate S3 last week and have just been getting the feel of it. I took it out for a spin the other day. In the dry it bit well into the corners and felt pretty tight. However, when the roads became wet the car started spinning and sliding in the corners, even at low speeds. I...