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No Extended Warranty, but if this is such a well known problem, that Audi now about, and they have fixed (this you can tell because of the fact that almost all of those between 2003-2005 have cracked, add one to this figure, and very few since then), then they should contribute to the cost of...

The past week, I have noticed that on two occasions there was a HUGE cloud of white smoke after pulling away from work, but other than that, nothing when driving. The coolant was topped up after service 3 months ago, but has stayed pretty much level since then, however I topped up the oil this...

Thanks, Still haven't got around to bleeding yet, but I think now that this must be it. The level in the master cylinder is full, but if I put my foot down, it will stop, then slowly continue until its gets to the floor. Not good!

EBD meaning the electronic brake force distribution? If so, haven't noticed the ABS kicking in early on the back, the brakes just don't feel as powerful as they should and fell like the back is doing all the work. It feels like it almost struggles to stop the car sometimes, definately not what...

The rear suspension shouldn't be any lower than it was before, as long as the garage put the correct replacement shocks on. I guess it's going into the garage, as it is braking much heavier on the backs than the fronts. There is no intitial bite when you press the pedal and the and the brake...

Anyone have any ideas or tricks before I take it to the garage?

I recently changed the brakes all round, both pads and rotors. Now it has greenstuff pads and EBC Blackdash rotors. I have followed the break-in procedure, and have been driving carefully on them without excessive braking, until all the black coating had worn off. This took a lot longer on the...

So... Whats the first mod gonna be? Or have the tools gone into hibernation?! I don't think I'd dare touch a toolbox if I had a car like that! Very nice! Very Jealous!

I managed to find out what its called in norwegian, and where to get it. 50 quid though! guess it'll save money in the long term. Local garage wanted 260 just for labour! Is it recommended to use loctite on the caliper mounting bolts?

yep, disks and pads all round. The piston windback tool, is that generic, or one specific to Audi. ie, can I buy in it a normal autoparts store. Anything else? locking bolts for the disks etc? Anything that is specific to changing the brakes on an audi instead of another car? The ute was...

When I moved abroad, I left with a backpack, so my tool box is very empty at the moment. Screwdrivers, hammer etc. but not any torx bits like almost everything on the A3 uses. I am going to change the brakes at the weekend, got new blackdash rotors and EBC pads, but was wondering what tools I...

Just be careful how long you wait and check them yourself. Audi said I had 50% left, and two weeks of normal driving later, the brakes disintegrated!

Yeah, I'm English and was gutted when I found out how much cars were over here. I was more gutted when I took my car into an Audi dealer in England to get the brakes checked and there was a 6 month old S3 with only 5k miles and it was several thousand less than I paid for a 3 year old TDI! The...

The list price for a new S3 here is 78.5k without any extras, and the Golf R is just shy of 74k. Now THAT is bonkers! Having said that, IF I had the money, it would be the S3 over the Golf. For now, will stick with my smoke-machine!

Mines a 2005 too. I guess that anything can fail a anytime, and its only when it starts to be a larger percentage failing at the same time, then its considered a problem. Still haven't decided what to do about it yet though. Lowering spings (only want another 5-10mm) or OEM. Driving to the...

Thanks Pete, but where should I post a wanted ad, in classifieds or the just the main board? I would also really like to get new suspension set-up, but have already destroyed one plastic sump shield with the standard s-line drop, so don't wanna risk going much lower and destroy the actual...

Just was quoted 360 pounds for changing the rear springs. 190 parts and the rest labour. probably a bit cheaper in england though. Only one is broken, but best to change the pair. Got my MOT due in march, so will probably get it done next week or the week after and get everything out the way. Im...

Why do garages never give you any good news! Just got the car back from the garage, who said that the right rear spring had gone but was ok to drive (?). But they have obviously fiddled about with it, becasue instead of sounding like a toolbox sliding around when I drive over an uneven...

There are no obvious oil leaks on the snow after its been parked all day or night, and I don't think it is the exhaust, as it only happaens when then right rear wheel goes over uneven ground. I have to drive over a cobbled road that the snow plows can't scrape, so its loudest then (which would...

Gonna try take the car to the local garage during lunch today, but before I do, anyone have any thoughts as to what it might be?