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  1. martin g

    Rally style mud flaps on an S3?

    Not such a silly idea at all, I have been thinking the same, my car has spacers fitted front and rear and kicks up a lot of spray now which quickly covers the rear screen, leaving the rear wiper on is annoying and popping it on and off is also annoying so flaps could help.
  2. martin g

    car holding back (missfiring 2)

    I think this issue needs a definitive sticky? Its very common and more and more Im seeing coil packs and plugs nominated but not being the cause. Ive tried all sorts with mine and am still none the wiser, scan says missfires, well yes I know that but plug and pack changes arent doing it. It very...
  3. martin g

    Price/cost for S3 clutch and fitting

    if its still relevant? I just paid £700 at a dealer for clutch, gearbox oil change and drive shaft boot all in. They told me as the sub frame had been out the price included time to re-align all wheels, they did do this wether it really needed doing or not. I didnt think this was bad all in...
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    Does this sound like coil pack-packs?

    Had the same issue with same symptoms this last week or so, really annoying when you forget and go for an overtake..grrr. Started by changing the plugs hoping it was them, runs smoother but still misses when i push her, coil packs arrive tomorrow and I will be changing all 4, 99% sure thatll...
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    Indicator noise without the indicator being active

    Have the same thing chap, its intermittent and usually on warm days. After the indicator is cancelled the relay erratically 'clicks' which to me means the relay is on its way out. I havent bothered to locate the relay box yet but when i do I imagine simply replacing it will do the trick. I...
  6. martin g

    Third gear not going in smooth under hard acceleration

    I agree, Incredible when you think i got told off and told to remove something a lot less offensive really, hmmmm
  7. martin g

    S3 vs Z4 3.0 (yes another one :) )

    Chatting tother day with one such type, he was showing me off his 09 tuned S3 8P in white with black rims etc etc...what he didnt tell me but i know from his work partner... 23 no girlfriend lives with mummy car costs £500/month on the finance alone cant really afford to run it need i say more?
  8. martin g

    Can I use Billy B8s without lowering springs?

    if your still after opinions?? How about a set of B6's and a new set of OEM springs? that would be around £700 i guess? I dont think the ride height standard is too high at all, it is if your used to low, or love slamming down but it isnt high as such. As i mentioned once before, i cannot allow...
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    OK, I give up! i cant resist it any longer

    I had the revo stage 1 done finesse. I did discuss others, I mentioned cc and I was informed that the maps are similar in practice but when it came to support and aftersales back up, revo was miles ahead. That was just an opinion of an experienced person of course but it made the decision for...
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    OK, I give up! i cant resist it any longer

    All done. TSR (Rob) nice chap and very helpfull and the car feels good, what feels better was the diagnostics pre and post mapping showed a healthy car. Was interesting to see an 038L S3 in silver in their shop, Rob hopes the work its getting may make 500BHP, does that belong to anyone here?
  11. martin g

    New shock required?

    i didnt read all the thread so apologies if im repeating, just got a quote from audi for stock springs and shocks, may be helpfull? havent got it to hand but let me know if you want prices. If i recall it was around £500 all in for set of dampers, springs and top mounts.
  12. martin g

    Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-30

    http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html read above link, look in particular for the part on VAG 1.8T engine, quite interesting lots of love martin
  13. martin g

    OK, I give up! i cant resist it any longer

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/15mm-wheel-spacer-kit-TT-A3-S3-A4-S4-RS4-NEW-/310221920369?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item483aaad871 only prob i had was i had to chase for delivery, great spacers all the same. you will have to invest in longer set of lockers if...
  14. martin g

    OK, I give up! i cant resist it any longer

    I have done nothing yet sorry but thanks for asking, I rarely drop by these days if at all, long story. Meanwhile Ive been spending time working on all the little bits on the car. My plan always was to keep her as stock as possible, well at least externally so I have been fixing all the...
  15. martin g

    help fixing driver electric window.....pics included...

    not sure you can easily bud, it seems the winder itself is self contained but i could be wrong, for me it would be easiest to just replace the lot tbh
  16. martin g

    A3 Driver's window regulator cable snapped....HELP!

    I just replaced the runners and the motor myself but the rest seems straight forward enough. And your welcome though I shouldn't be here really.
  17. martin g

    help fixing driver electric window.....pics included...

    http://www.piglet-net.net/tech/cars/a3-window.html
  18. martin g

    A3 Driver's window regulator cable snapped....HELP!

    Yes done this recently, its a lot easier than it looks, toughest parts is positioning the door sub frame correctly on rebuild. You will need a pop rivet gun of your changing the lot fella, along with decent sized star drive sockets and some light grease. The link below should help you get...
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    Brakes not working properly

    Interesting as I just had a rear bearing done and noticed the brake pedal travel is now longer, Audi did the work themselves. To change the bearing they dont need to touch the brakes other than remove the caliper and tie it up out of the way and take the disc off. Could assume the bleed nipple...