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    Fuel consumption dropped considerably after replacing turbo!

    Hey guys, Could do with some advice as usual. My A3 2.0 tdi 140 (remapped) turbo blew a couple of months ago. It really went pop and then came the james bond smoke screen came out the back and then loss of power. It was duly towed to our local garage (not audi). The broken turbo was replaced...
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    Brake upgrade help needed ASAP!

    Gents your expertise on brakes is required again! I have tried to get all info by searching other threads but i still need a little more info. I have a 2006 a3 2.0tdi 3dr and desperately need the entire brake setup replacing as im at 101,000 miles and have only replaced the pads since buying 3...
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    Best place to purchase A3 Facelift Rear Lights (3Dr)

    Can anyone tell me the best and cheapest place to purchase the new facelift rear lights for an 06 Audi A3 3dr? I have tried the Audi stealers but they are quoting over £100/each light. Any thoughts?
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    2.0TDI Rev Counter, Startup and running issues......Bluefin?

    Hey Peeps! Im in need of your help once again. It seems my car is having a midlife crisis. I have an '06 Audi A3 2.0TDI (140) DSG bluefinned! I have just had the cam belt changed as I have reached 85,000 miles. Everything seemed fine after the work except there seemed to be a sudden...
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    Sportback LED Rear Lights

    Hey All, Whilst I was in Marbella last year I saw a sportback S3 for the first time. This one was quite special as the rear lights had individual leds (As seen on S5 and RS6 etc) rather than the straight line you get on the normal new facelift lights. Where can you get these lights? PTTM
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    Recoding Audi Key?????

    Anyone know how to link a key with the original car it was built for? I sort of remember someone telling me that you put it in the ignition and press unlock and something. My spare key no longer works and I want to link the two up again. No its not the battery - I replaced it immediately a...
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    H7 bulbs for both Main and Dipped beam? Which ones?

    I am looking at replacing both my main and dipped lights with either Philips X-Treme Power H7 bulbs or Osram Nightbreakers, does anyone have these and if so, which are better? Peoples thoughts would be most appreciated as usual - Pics would be good!
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    Bluetooth for Iphone 3GS ramdomly disconnecting???

    Hey all, I had my a3 rnse installed with the latest OEM Bluetooth handsfree (module) kit. I linked my new iphone 3GS upto it no problems. However on a regular day to day basis the system whilst driving the car will bong and tell me BT off/disconnected. I will then have to manually reconnect the...
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    Iphone 3GS streaming to OEM Audi Bluetooth, is it possible?

    Guys, Can anyone tell me whether I can get my iphone to stream music over Bluetooth to my RNS-E unit? The bluetooth was installed today by Hazzy Dayz. If someone can get that to work for me I will be singing non stop for the next couple of days literally.:yahoo: Any help would be appreciated! PTTM
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    Urgent - Damn Windscreen Washers are poorly!

    Hi all, How on earth do you clean your front windscreen washers out? The drivers side washer is basically just spitting at my windscreen and with the lovely bugs, dust etc around atm I need my front windscreen washing badly. Please help!!!:sob:
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    Which would win? remapped 335d or remapped S3? hmmm?

    Hey everyone, Im possibly looking to go down the 335d coupe route shortly:scared2:. Thats a maybe though. I am just contemplating which would be quicker from a standstill and "then from 40mph onwards!" - remapped 335d or remapped S3? Anyone have any thoughts.
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    Software update for DSG from Superchips

    Guys, I have been reading the Thread from influxsg and he said somewhere that Superchips can now upgrade the software on your DSG box so that it can handle more Torque, is this true? If so, does that mean we just need to update our Bluefin units and it will do it for us or do we need to go and...
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    Xenon or Bi-Xenon, whats the difference???

    Merry Christmas guys!!! Just wondering, whats the difference between Xenon lights and Bi-Xenon lights. Any explanation? Pictures would be helpful. Enjoy your break chaps! Thats if your lucky enough to not be going back to work tomoz!
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    Remap - Best for 2.0TDI (140) DSG

    Hey all, I know this has been done til death but I want to know peoples opinion on what the best remap to have on my car is. Obviously I want the map to make my car a lot quicker. However I dont want it to destroy my fuel consumption. Also I want the power delivery to be as smooth as...
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    New Facelift lights in the dark!

    Can anyone get any pictures of the new Audi A3 Facelift in the dark with the lights on? I want to see what the rear and front looks like. Seeing LEDs with Xenons also would be nice. Im very tempted to swap my a3 as the engine is making a few unpleasant noises.
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    New LED Lights and Xenons Retrofit

    Quick one chaps!! Is it possible to replace my current standard headlamps for the new LED Running Lights and Xenons? Im aware some tinkering will need to be done for autolevellers and washers. Can the lights and other bits be bought yet? If so part numbers and where to get them. Most...
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    Odd Noises from Turbo, me thinks!!!

    Hey all, I recently took my A3 2.0TDI 140 DSG into Audi because it sounded slightly grumbly and wheezy all at the same time. Audi said they didnt really think anything was wrong however they would have a look anyway. I was then told the Turbo had gone and they would replace it. Warranty job so...
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    Opinions on Best Retrofit Xenons to go for!!!

    Hey Guys, After looking at previous threads i still dont have a clue on what are the best after market Xenons to go for. Obviously I want them to be brighter than the standard lights and I want them to be reasonably reliable. The last thing I want is to install them and then for them to blow...
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    Speed Camera Jammers!!!

    Hey all, Just found a new piece of equipment that you put into your cars grill and when you come within a certain vicinity of another electrical item, once installed, it activates it. Whether that is used for electrical gates or turning your lights on in front of your house. The other upside...
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    How to put new Gearstick on DSG Box

    Hey Guys, Im look at changing the top part of my gear stick on my dsg box. I was done out of the perforated holed stick which should be on all S-Line A3 DSG's and got the plain leather one on sport models. Its currently on Vagparts.co.uk for £48 Air leather auto shift knob A3 (8P model) Can...