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    How do I remove Quattro badge from front grille?

    Hello For some reason, the Quattro badge on my front grille is in a rather strange place, too close to the bumper and on the wrong side to all other Audis. I want to remove it and reposition it but not sure how. I think it is mounted on clips but it seems very firm. Any ideas. I...
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    How to drive the 3.0 TDI for best performance?

    Hi, Having always had petrol cars I am still getting used to the diesel. Just got my 3.0 TDI Quattro. I just love the "shove in the back" feeling of the diesel, but it does seem to vary and I can't work out why. I'm sure the car is fine, it's down to my driving and still learning...
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    Replacement of Sat Nav / MMI screen?

    Hi, I am back in the world of Audi ownership after 2.5 years of BMW ownership. I used to have an S3 until 2007, jumped ship to a 330i, beautiful car but no fun. I missed the turbo quattro combo. Just bought a 2 years old Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro. Simply stunning drive. One question...
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    Goodbye S3

    The S3 has gone, sniff sniff :blownose:. Replaced by a superb BMW 330i M Sport Saloon 2006, with all the toys :). Completely different drive to the S3, acceleration is smooth rather than the S3 turbo shove (I'll miss that) . I've loved every minute of the S3. I'll pop back here from time...
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    Going from turbo power to naturally aspirated - thoughts

    Hi Well my quest for the S3 replacement gathers pace and I test drove a beautiful BMW 330i M Sport today. On paper, the remapped S3 and 330i are similar in performance. 330i does 0-60 in 6.1 and has 272bhp. However, the 330 does not have that "push back in the seat" feeling that you get...
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    Opinions on this S4 please

    Hi there Will be changing my S3 soon and am seriously considering an S4. I have seen this one locally: http://usedcars.audi.co.uk/carview.aspx?id=501633088 How does the price seem (bearing in mind this is a main dealer?). I would be looking to part-ex the S3 - like to think I would get...
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    Selling the S3 - what next?

    Well I have decided to move on from the S3. Had it over 3 years and loved every second - but fancy a change. For my next car I am thinking 2004 plate M3 or S4. I want a bit more room in the car. Which would you choose and why? Are there any other cars in the same class as those that are worth...
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    Quattro transmission fluid change

    Hi, Just had a flyer from Audi telling me my S3 is due for Quattro Transmission fluid change. I'd rather not have this done immediately (I'm not using the car much at the moment anyway). Any idea how important this is? And how much it costs? Cheers guys.
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    Awful knocking from front of car - ideas?

    Hi, Oh well, after a long time with nothing going wrong, something's up. Moving slowly off the driveway and suddenly there's a bang from under the front of the car. Felt it vibrate through the clutch pedal and steering wheel. Move a few yards and it does it again, although the strength of...
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    Considering selling S3: opinions on price

    Hi, I'm toying with the idea of selling the S3. Just fancy a change really. It may come to nothing but it's been on my mind for a few weeks. Brilliant black, facelift, 02 plate, 50,000 miles, was 225 but AMD remapped to 260. Uprated MTM clutch. 6CD Symphony (not Bose). No other mods...
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    Are A3 and S3 windscreens identical?

    Hi My front windscreen was struck by a large stone and is badly cracked. Direct Line / Autoglass are going to replace it later in the week. They insist on referring to my car as an "A3 S3 Quattro" and as such only have A3 windscreens on their database. Is this OK? I don't think there is...
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    Another cam belt question

    It's another cam belt question so look away now if you're fed up with them! My S3 is 4.5 years old, and has done 48,000 miles. So milage is well under the recommended 80,000 for cam belt change. My car has full Audi dealer service history, and common opinion says that if a cam belt fails...
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    Xenon headlight adjustment - how much to pay?

    Hi I think my Xenons need adjusting. I'm getting the occasional flash from oncoming traffic and I think they are pointing slightly high. I last had them adjusted exactly 12 months ago (Audi did it for free at the same time as a major service ... after a bit of negotiation!). How much does...
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    Polished the S3 today - photos

    My S3 was long overdue a polish, so I spent the morning doing it, and then took some photos, if anyone's interested. Shame it only lasts a few days before it's dirty again!
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    How do I fit these? ... brake caliper caps???

    Hi When my S3 was having a routine brake fluid change at the dealer recently, they commented that all four brake caliper nipple caps (? I think this is how they described them ?) were missing. They ordered them for me and here they are. They are the size of tyre dust caps - about 1cm wide...
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    Another petrol / remap question

    Hi, When I had my car remapped at AMD last year (custom RR job), I'm pretty sure I had 95RON petrol in the car. But now I use BP Ultimate 97RON all the time as it is noticeably better. My question is: has my car been mapped for 95RON or doesn't it make any difference to the remapping...
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    Knocking sound from rear

    Hi, Driving to work this morning, I occasionally heard a knocking sound from the rear of the car, particularly when accelerating. It sounded just like there was something in the boot, which was moving around, but there wasn't. I've checked the spare wheel and tools are secure and they are...