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  1. SamiG

    S3 up for Swap / P/X

    Hi All, I'm looking for a swap on my S3 for another Honda. Don't really want to sell as i'm a travelling salesman and need a car for work so i'd prefer a p/x or swap. I'm going to be getting myself an Evo towards the end of the year so i fancy chopping the S3 in for either an Ep3, Dc5 or...
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    Custom Tax Disc Holders...

    I needed a new tax disc holder for the motor and whilst browsing for something suitable on ebay i stumbled accross an 'S3' engraved Richbrook twist-back item which looked tasty at a very good price. I emailed the company to see if they did one with the 'quattro' emblem on as well... They...
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    Bored of the S3, time for something new.

    I've owned my S3 for a year now and having not really spent much money modding it i'm now very bored of it. Stage 1 map and yeah it's fairly nippy but i'm bored of driving a fast German armchair now. I had a stripped out raw loud beast of a Civic before and the cars are worlds apart. I miss...
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    Anyone had a clutch replaced on an S3?

    I got a price from the stealers and they want £1,500 for a clutch fitted! They tell me it's an engine/transfer box out job.. I find this hard to believe but thought i'd get opinions. Anyone had thiers done and can give me some home truths LOL. Thanks.
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    Poor results after Remap - May need new turbo - Advice Please!

    Right, so a couple of long stories short, i've been having a fair few problems with my S3 in the time i've owned it, it's never been running particularly well and never been hitting requested boost figures. So the car went in at Regal Autosport 3 weeks ago to try to diagnose the boosting...
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    Rally style mud flaps on an S3?

    I really like the look of the rally style mud flaps dragging on the floor :ninja: Like this... Has anyone fitted them on thier S3 as i'd love to see what they look like fitted? They're big with the Scooby/Evo owners but i can't seem to find any specific ones for the S3 :ermm: I just...
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    Popped over from the 8L S3 side - info needed on B6 S4's

    Hi guys, just after a bit of info/advice really. had my 8L Imola S3 for a year now but i'm really, really tempted by a B6 V8 S4 :hubbahubba: Just after any info you guys can give me i.e what spec to look out for etc.. When i got my S3 i was looking for a specific spec and i managed to get...
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    Sweeping Dials through VCDS?

    Playing around with VagCom earlier and set my doors to auto lock above 15kph and unlock on key removal. Also set the 'beep' when i lock my doors :drool: I want to know if it's possible to set 'sweeping dials' when you start the car. So when you put the ignition on all the dials sweep to the...
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    Boost Gauge Recommendations?

    S3 is being mapped in 3 weeks time. I want to get a boost gauge fitted ideally soon. What can you recommend, I want a decent quality one preferably something which matches the S3's dash and lighting. If anyone can whore a few pics of theirs fitted I'd love you forever :wub: Not sure...
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    Finally got my boost issues sorted!

    So some of you may know i've been having a fair few running issues with my S3 recently. For those who don't here's a quick recap.. Origionally took it up to R-Tech in November for a remap and after they tested the car for leaks and obvious faults they then hooked it up to VCDS and got it on...
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    Anyone got one of these for sale? Pics inside..

    Hi, i know there's a few different types of OEM Audi head units so i've taken a picture of mine as i'd like a new one if anyones got one? My 'Volume' button is stuck in the pressed in position and it frustrates the hell out of me. Also whilst were on the subject, does anyone know how to...
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    Drivers door wont open from the outide?? Pics included.

    So a couple of weeks ago my drivers door randomly just stopped opening from the outside. Opend from the inside fine but it's becoming a right pain in the **** now. So i got home from work early today and set about removing the door card to see if i could see any obvious problems. I got the...
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    Drivers door won't open on my S3 :( Please HELP

    Can anyone help?? My drivers door has randomly stopped opening from the outside and i have no idea why :( Opens fine from the inside though. Only way i can get into my car is to hold the unlock button down so the windows drop and then stick my arm in and use the interior release handle...
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    S3 Under Boosting, Changed MAF, no improvement :(

    Okay so some of you may know i took my S3 up to leicester at RTech for a Stage 1 remap a couple weeks back. Couple long stories short it didn't end up getting mapped because they found that the car was down on power (only producing 198hp) and was significantly under boosting. A few things...
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    Quick bit of advice needed.

    Hi, bit of a noob to VAGCOM and i honestly don't know a lot about it. basically i was up at R-Tech on saturday with intentions of having my car remapped. turns out its under boosting and ive been advised to get the MAF and MAP sensor changed then return once the problems are sorted...
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    MAP sensor & MAF sensor.

    Okay i've searched the forum and google and not really turned up much. I'm looking to replace these two items, i know where the MAF is and i know how to change it (easy peasy) :D But where is the MAP sensor and how do i change that? I have a 2001 AMK. Also, what region of price is about...
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    My trip to R-Tech for a remap.

    Ok so i've been looking into getting my S3 mapped for a while now. After speaking to a few members on here, one name kept cropping up which was R-Tech. Being based in Southamptonm they're a good 2 1/2 - 3 hour drive from me so i wanted to make sure they could cater for what i was after. So i...
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    S3 mapping advice.

    Hi guys i have a 2001 S3 with minor mods (intake and recirc valve) I'm looking to remap it and am under the impression I will see a decent increase in power, torque and throttle response. I'm from Southampton and a local garage to me I Regal Autosport. I've been in contact with them and...
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    Bailey DV

    Just thought i'd post up as i had a Forge 007p DV that i recently fitted to my S3 but i really wanted something with a little more noise without being over the top. A mate of mine who used to have a Mk4 Gti advised going for the Bailey DV30 so i purchased one and just fitted it. Sounds a...
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    Did you know this about your S3.....

    Okay so this is either going to be a total noob thing to say or a pleasant surprise for some that didn't know. I for one did not know this and was chuffed when i found it out about my S3. Okay so you're in your car, windows down. You get out the car, remove the ignition key and shut the...