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    For Sale Genuine S4 Ronal Wheels for sale

    4 Genuine Ronals that came off my 2005 S4. Used condition and need a refurb. no sensible offer refused. Collection from IVYBRIDGE in Devon preferred or arranged pick up. May be able to deliver locally . I have three of the centre caps 4th may be in my garage. Note wheels are used and will...
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    Shell V Power vs Tesco Momentum 99

    Just read this thread and delighted that my feeing that my S4 always went better and further on Tesco Momentum is not just me thinking the same. I always use either Tesco momentum or Shell V-Power but the cost of V-power is a lot higher so generally use Momentum. Changing B7 S4 for an 8P S3...
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    Opinions of a 16,000 mile 2009 Audi S3 FASH

    Carl you are an absolute star, thank you so much for the heads up, the car is at a dealers called Rix Motor Company in Warrington, I guess too old for a main dealer to have in stock, the lower cowling is currently on back order with Audi as when the dealership removed the brake pedal...
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    Opinions of a 16,000 mile 2009 Audi S3 FASH

    Hi Carl, the previous plates the car had were MA05EGX and X40RDR hopefully it was your old car, it was serviced at Huddersfield Audi every 12 months and had the MOT done at same time. Very grateful for all your input above and glad there's no horror stories lol. Picking the car up on the...
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    Opinions of a 16,000 mile 2009 Audi S3 FASH

    Hi 40rdys, the reg is YC09LHK, If it was yours id welcome any info you have Nige
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    Opinions of a 16,000 mile 2009 Audi S3 FASH

    Hi Folks, the search for an S3 continues, currently considering a very low mileage one owner car, Its got 16,000 miles, all the toys and has been serviced by Audi main dealers every 12 months religiously and had the Haldex and S-tronic oil changes done along with the Cambelt and water-pump ...
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    So I designed and 3D printed... Armrest Annoyance, is it just me??

    Hi, great idea indeed. I don't suppose you fancy sharing the CAD file to save re-inventing the wheel as was looking to print one for myself. Regards Nige
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    Sprint Blue S3 K10FAK Does anyone know this car?

    Hi Shiz94, thanks for that I wasn't aware, the car is with a dealer some way away from me unfortunately, he's provided a reasonable amount of info, but every bit of heads up is good. Where did you find the ownership change from out of interest? Many thanks Nige
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    Sprint Blue S3 K10FAK Does anyone know this car?

    Currently looking to return to S3 ownership after 2 years in an S4 following 6 glorious years in an 8l S3. Struggling to find a good S3 with circa 50,000 - 60,000 miles or less and the dealers I've spoke to seem to be total cretins, reluctant to disclose anything about the cars history. One...
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    Moving from 8L S3 to 8P S3. Advice please!

    Hi thanks for the thought but I'm also after the facelift. and preferably closer to 50,000 miles, good luck with your sale..
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    Moving from 8L S3 to 8P S3. Advice please!

    Hi all, after 2 years in a S4 4.2 V8 I am looking to go back to an S3, this time an 8P. I had my 8L for 6 years and took it to 187,000 fun packed miles, the S4 is a fantastic car but I miss the practicality of a hatchback and it is a high running cost car as I expected and after 2 great trouble...
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    b7 s4 4.2 v8

    get one thats got good history and you'll love it! Mines now on 92000 having bought her with 82,000 in November 2015, great car but need good maint. Nige
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    What breaks on S4 V8 engines? Worth replacing tensioners only?

    Hi there, its not just the tensioners, it more a problem with the chain guides breaking over time. Its an engine out job whatever and personally when or hopefully if my S4 needs it to be done I'll do the whole lot, tensioners, guides chains and cam adjusters as I don't want to be doing the job...
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    B7 S4 with Bose quadlock to ISO adapter cable

    Gentlemen, I am replacing my RNS-E with a Kenwood that has ISO connectors, and I'm having trouble establishing what adapter cables I need to go from Quadlock to ISO. Car is a 2005 S4 with Bose. New head unit is a Kenwood DNX4150BT and I would be very grateful for any tips or pointers in the...
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    Fitting Kenwood Double DIN SatNav in place of RNS-E what adapter do i need

    Gentlemen, I am replacing my RNS-E with a Kenwood that has ISO connectors, and I'm having trouble establishing what adapter cables I need to go from Quadlock to ISO. Car is a 2005 S4 with Bose. New head unit is a Kenwood DNX4150BT and I would be very grateful for any tips or pointers in the...
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    Truth or BS? - Decomposing V8 engine blocks.

    Nice one, and your right the key is good quality oil and regular oil changes will make a world of difference to longevity.
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    Truth or BS? - Decomposing V8 engine blocks.

    Having just bought a B7 S4 4.2 V8 I did a LOT of research prior to buying, I've not heard the story you refer to before. However I have read about the V8 engines can have a drink problem, usually down to scored bores and a borescope before buying is recommended to see if the engine in question...
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    automatic transmission oil change

    What is the gearbox code? You can find this on the data sticker in the service book and in the car
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    automatic transmission oil change

    Most probably Tiptronic
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    Number plate

    Plenty on ebay got a set made up of £15 when I got my personal plate and they are every bit as good as Halfrauds