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    Where to buy a new car battery from

    Hi, I need a new battery for my A3 1.9 TDI Quattro, does anyone have any advice on where I can get a good quality battery at a fair price from? Thanks in advance
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    Wheel bearings need to be replaced - what else should I do?

    Hi, I need to replace the wheel bearings on my 2002 Audi A3 TDI Quattro, whilst I'm at it are there any other items I should replace as a matter routine or precaution? Thanks, Christian
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    Where to buy body panels

    Apart from Audi (too expensive), and Euro Car Parts (they say they don't sell the item anymore), can anyone recommend somewhere I can get a new replacement rear bumper for my 8L A3? Thanks in advance, Chris C
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    Replacing the suspension

    I am going to be replacing the standard suspension and rear tie arms on my TDI Quattro within the next month (gone for AP coilovers and KW tie arms). The car has cover 110,000 miles so far, the question is, whilst the car is coming apart are there any other parts that I should replace as a...
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    Sounds like a plan....... does it?

    I’m getting myself ready to spend a day or more on cleaning to paintwork of my car (2002 A3 1.9TDI Quattro, Ebony Black), it is a much love work horse, however, much to my shame; it is looking rather neglected. I have a mish/mash of products that I’m proposing to use, here’s the plan, please...
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    Sonus pad colours and meaning

    Someone has given me some Sonus pads for my Porter Cable, the pads are about 12 – 18 months old so the meaning of their colour may have changed, for example I have a Blue one but Sonus don’t do a Blue coloured pad anymore. Does anyone have an idea, or can remember what each colour means? 1 x...
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    I'll have that one, that one, that one, and that one.........

    http://auction.simoncharles-auctioneers.co.uk/race_car_auction/Skoda_Octavia.asp Have a look at the other cars for sale also, it's like a giant four wheeled sweet shop!
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    Simpleton needs advice

    Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice from existing users of Vagcom. I have a 2002 1.9TDI A3 and want Vagcom, can any of you tell me what package (software and lead) I need and the best place to get it from? Thanks for your help, Christian
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    Protecting refurbished wheels

    Hi, I’m getting a set of RSTT’s refurbished, when I get them back I want to wax / protect them before I put them on the car, I want something that actually works, protects the finish, and resists harsh road grime and brake dust. What recommendations do you guys have? :think:
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    Life on Mars

    The new series of Life on Mars in on it's way, set in the 80's, Hunt is to drive an............Audi Quattro :o.k:
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    Crapest mod of year

    http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=ROAD&pcode=MJSTEDV
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    Fifth Gear - a steaming ****, I think so

    Just watched tonight’s Fifth Gear and I’m seething, some scum bag owes me an hour of my life back. Has there ever been a more pointless, poorly produced, badly presented car programme. We haven’t even started the dangleberry of a presenter that is Johnny Smith, he looks like the ******* love...
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    Sprint booster - does anyone have knowedge about them?

    Came across this mod the other day and wondered what it was about, is it a tuning box by another name, if it isn't a tuning box then can it be ran with a remapped ECU, and is it something that can alternatively be done by altering values in the cars software with Vagcom...
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    Servicing

    Hello all. I’m starting to get annoyed with garages and the poor service they offer, and wanted to see what experience others have had (preferably good). Firstly what do people consider to be a full service? In general, what is offered is this: Oil change Oil filter change Air filter...
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    Intercoolers

    Has anyone used this company? www.universal-intercoolers.co.uk
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    Do cleaning products have a 'shelf life'

    Hi, I have a some unused cleaning products which are getting on in age, perhaps up to 2 years old. It's all Meguiar's products, Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner, Deep Crystal Polish, Gold Class Liquid Wax. Do these products go off over time, are the safe to use, have they lost some of their...
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    Happy is the man with a new gadget

    How cool is this: Ordered the Sonus cleaning and Porter Cable kit from Autopia in the US on Tuesday, delivered on Saturday! Very pleased with that, and I have a free weekend next week. Time to give my 92,000 mile TDI Quattro some tender loving care……..
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    Servicing my own car & resetting service indicator?

    My A3 1.9TDI Quattro is nearing 100,000 miles and she still runs perfectly. I gave up on stealers long ago and I’ve reached the same place with so called specialists. Considering carrying out the servicing myself, all of the mechanical servicing is not a problem, do garages do anything else...
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    What front brake can I use?

    Hi, I had the Porsche brake upgrade put on my A3 TDI Quattro some time ago and it’s time to change the pads but I don’t know what the pads are and therefore what I options I have with regards to replacements? Easiest thing the do is ask the company that fit the kit, but to be honest I’ve...
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    Porter Cable

    So what's the deal with the Porter Cable, it get high praise on these pages, what makes it so good? It looks the part and the pic's of cars where it's been used certainly prove it's a good performer, just wondering........