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  1. brasiliangringo

    2.7 TDI Max Boost ?

    Hi Rick I have a 2.7 TDI (06' - BPP) with a max spec boost in VCDS of 1386mbar (taking off 1000 for atmosphere) yet have no idea if it has been remapped as cannot find factory spec max boost levels anywhere on the net? Can you please advise ? TIA
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    Forge DV With Different Colour Springs - Experiences with Remapped 225 ?

    Per title, what spring colour have you tried and experiences ?
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    2.0 Tfsi Different Cambelt Interval In Germany + Us !!!!

    Per title, i noticed the manual in the car says around 110 000 miles, yet Audi UK, Milton Keynes now advise 4 years or 60 000 miles for some premature reason, HOWEVER, the US is still the same (around the 110 000 mile mark) and after an email today from Audi Germany with my VIN, it appears they...
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    S3 Misfire At 4k Under Load And Poor Lambda

    Thought i would share my findings on a custom bam engined car making arnd 202 gs maf i have been working with as may help others. 4th gear under load low rpms = misfire and stutter. No codes but was aware of a sub optimal fuel pump being a potential culprit but before i had a chance to test fuel...
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    S3 rear inner control arm bush availability ??

    Etka doesnt list, are there any suppliers saving me buying a whole new arm or is it polybushes only ? TIA
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    S3 haldex earth strap cut but not code...

    Well its actually a TT :) i am working on 'restoring' and noticed on inspection the haldex earth strap was severed (a common issue i know) however there were no codes logged in VCDS ?? Haven't looked into the wiring diagram but just thought i'd throw it out there, anyone seen similar on an S3 ?
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    MISSING PET DOG SCOTLAND - Please Share Facebook Group

    Please like and share especially if you live in the Kilmarnock Ayrshire area.. https://www.facebook.com/findbragi?fref=photo
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    Fitting S3/TT OEM DownPipe - done it ?

    What an utter **** of a job on the TT. I cut the original one out but replacing with a standard pipe was shocking. ELSAWIN as often is pretty ****e and not entirerly accurate. According to ELSAWIN I had to lower subframe, remove steering rack bolts (4) OS droplink, OS driveshaft and heat...
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    S3 - cam chain & sprocket wear - anyone seen this ?

    Per subject has anyone on a higher mileage car ever experienced this on these engines re chain and sprocket wear / tensinoer / CCT issues ? TIA
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    CRACKED HEAD - S3 / TT BAM Engine

    Pics from a 2000 TT BAM engined car that i am breathing life back into (he says!). After doing a block test and leak down test found a significant leak in cylinder 1 through the coolant tank, head removed, gastket looked fine but you will notice a few cracks here and there :) and a monster in...
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    BILSTEIN QUOTE FROM FORUM SPONSORS PLEASE

    Per title, can anyone better this price please ? Please Pm as may be after a set.. Bilstein Suspension - B6 Bilstein Shock Absorber - Audi S8 Quattro 05/00 to 09/02 &pound243.98 Performance Suspension Kits AUDI - A8 - 1994 on
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    Installing Blue Tooth - help please

    Hello, GF's 2008 Sline A4 Cab has phone prep, i just need to install the blue tooth interface and what ever else is needed.. ? I am in the trade but ICE isnt my thing although im quite fluent with VCDS and coding etc. Any pointers appreciated - i will probably try and source a 2nd hand blue...
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    HELP REMOVING SPEED LIMITER ON 2007 ASTRA VAN

    Per title, i have a buddy with an aftemarket one fitted to his van, not a ECU limiter. Any suggestions as to where the box is and is it a simple case of unplugging ?
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    Problem creating advert - not able to ?

    Per title, i have tried about 15 times using different browsers but the screen goes blank after submitting with a sub 250k photo ?
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    Symphony 11 radio code generator help...

    Per title, can any help me generate the code please ?
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    SWAPPING SYMPHONY 2 STEREO FACIA - CAN YOU ?

    Can you swap the fascia (button panel) over from one Symphony 2 to another (to make them fit) ? I know they come off but are they coded to rest of it?
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    'Woman-owned' S3 for sale - must be a winner then..

    .. this seller credits that fact it's used by a 'woman driver' but fails to see the pardox that creates when stating its been tuned to 275 bhp (presumably to satisfy her heavy right foot) - these ads do make me chuckle ;) Facelift Audi S3 (REVO), woman-owned, Very Good Condition, Full Service...
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    Late 54 plate type L S3..

    Not an import apparently, so thats that one out and other than the ridiculous price, cant figure out how it can be a 54 plate unless it was lost in Audis warehouse for a couple of years.. Audi S3 Quattro 3dr ONLY 57.000 MILES PETROL MANUAL 2004/54 | eBay
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    Car accident damaged ? Here is how to tell..

    I bought this little gizzmo the other day - superb little paint depth gauge for £50 and should add, am in no way connected to the retailers. Factory machine paint finishes are around 120 microns and thinner than aftermarket paint work which is normally thicker around 200+ but you get an...