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  1. scott_johnson

    Anyone running 19” S5 wheels on a facelift 8V S3? (9.0J / ET33 / 255 or 235 tyre)

    Chaps, I’m looking at upgrading to a 19” wheel this summer and noticed the new S3 on Audi’s configurator now has a choice of a 19” ‘10 Y Spoke’ option, just like the A5 S-Line / S5. My question is, would A5 / S5 wheels fit on an S3 with a 33 offset? I tried using ‘willtheyfit.com’ and states...
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    Lease car 1st service. HOW MUCH?

    Chaps, I have a 2018 (67) 8V S3 that is coming up for 12 months old and is due an oil change in less than 30 days. Two things. Firstly, I called for quotes at Bradford and Leeds Audi (evidently all my local Audi centres are under the Sytner brand) so all of their prices were the same.. The...
  3. scott_johnson

    S3 Black Edition - 18” wheels powder coated black

    Chaps, I have an order in for an Ibis white S3 Sportback Black Edition hopefully being delivered next month.. My question is, has anyone had the ugly standard 18” 5 arm turbine wheels powder coated all black (not just the spokes)? I feel having a ‘black edition’ Audi should have a black...
  4. scott_johnson

    B7 RS4 Cab buying.. Help?

    Chaps, I have a deposit on a 2006 B7 RS4 cab. Black with 53k on the clock priced at £17995. Would that be a fair price to pay if its in good condition? Ive been educating myself on the common faults and down falls (DRC, vac lines, disk and pads, aux rads, carbon build up etc etc). Can...
  5. scott_johnson

    S4 Buying help

    Chaps, Just a quick thread for someone to answer me the following points.. If you had 20k to spend, would it go towards a B8 S4 or an E92 M3? Second question, is there anything I should know regarding the S4 before I start looking? Any common faults / reliablity issues? (I was told about...
  6. scott_johnson

    2005 3.2 V6 haldex oil / filter change

    Chaps, does anyone posses a how to guide on changing the haldex oil and filter on a 2005 3.2 V6? Secondly the oil came in a tub (I was expecting it in a cylinder to put in a gun) does the whole 1L need to go in? And I'm guessing its side fed as opposed to the plug being on the bottom as the...
  7. scott_johnson

    HELP! Anyone have a Symphony 2 I can try in my car?

    Chaps, I picked my car up from a garage on Monday to find out my ****** radio has stopped working!! It was perfectly fine when it went in, only difference is they had to jump start it (then battery was replaced)! Its getting no power to it what so ever! I've checked the fuses under the...
  8. scott_johnson

    PRNDS Flashing: Audi A3 3.2 V6 DSG HELP!!!

    Chaps, I need someones expertise to help rectify an ongoing problem. My car is currently with Andrew from Autograph Cars (site sponsor). As stated in the title, the car has a gearbox fault and flashes 'PRNDS' and has no drive / selects neutral intermittently. It will drive for 2 minutes...
  9. scott_johnson

    A3 3.2 or Jag XJR??

    Hey all! Im after a new motor and would either like a 3.2 V6 quattro sport, or the supercharged barge.. 2 Very different cars. My question is: How reliable is the A3? Any major problems with the V6? Are the DSG boxes worth it? Ive had a Jag S Type R so no the XJR would be epic.. The V6...
  10. scott_johnson

    New car :)

    Hey all!!! Not posted on here for a while.. Was meaning to get some pics of the noggy blue S3 up but that was short lived... so.... Just put a deposit on a Misano Red B5 RS4. Will post some pics up when i get it!! :)
  11. scott_johnson

    My new car / old

    Hey all, just put a deposit on a stage 2 B5 RS4 in misano red :) So the Noggy Blue S3 is up for sale if anyone is in the market for one?
  12. scott_johnson

    Temp guage slow to rise / not at all

    Hey all.. Temp guage dosent seem to be working properly, its sort of all or nothing. Sometimes itll warm up to 90, although taking over 20 mins, then will drop to 0 again? Common fault / easy fix?
  13. scott_johnson

    to RS4 or not to RS4....

    Hey guys! I currently drive an S3 and contemplating either a B5 RS4 or a Z4M next year... Id just like peoples thoughts on the RS4? worth the money? Any common faults? Sell it to me.....lol
  14. scott_johnson

    Checking Power Steering Fluid level!! Help needed asap!

    Hey all. Probs a silly question but to check the level, do you have to screw it all the way in, then out and check it, or do you screw it out, wipe it and just dip it in the top? If so, screwing in looks like its over full and just dipping it in looks like it needs topping up!! lol. SJ
  15. scott_johnson

    Hi all!!!

    Just thought id pop in and say hi to everyone after a break from the Audi scene! Just took a Noggy Blue S3 in part exchange and thought id visit the forum once again!! Since my old black S3, ive had a BMW Z3M and a Jaguar S Type R... (very different and pretty special in there own ways) but...
  16. scott_johnson

    S3 Lower grill inserts.. Anybody selling any / no where i can get some cheap?

    As above guys!! Any help is hugely appreciated! SJ
  17. scott_johnson

    My new ride!!

    Hey all. The sad time came to let my S3 go for something quicker and more exciting....Just thought id share the pics :) Hair dressers car it may look, but by god does it shift... Planning on gutting the exhausts and buying a simota carbon intake so it should sound sweet!! The wheels...
  18. scott_johnson

    where can i get a second hand haldex controll unit from? Any one selling one?

    As above really guys. Need one A.S.A.P as ive sold the car and its decided to pack in!! lol. Vag fault code: 01314.. controll moduel memory error. Regards
  19. scott_johnson

    Some cheeky mods for sale in the classifieds (if anyones interested)

    http://audi-sport.net/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/3656/cat/11 http://audi-sport.net/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/3657/cat/15
  20. scott_johnson

    Which new car??

    Hey all!! Thinking about parting with the S3 for something different... Theres a few cars ive been looking at and wanted to no every ones opinions.. Firstly is a c5 RS6 Saloon.. Second a BMW Z3M covertible (cheap fast thrills) / E46 m3 Convertible Thirdly Audi S4 Saloon. Or a maserati...