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    coil pack recall

    I recently heard that there was a recall on the coils. My car still has the original coils and perhaps they are causing my engine misfire. I can find no posts on the issue of the coil recall. There used to be threads on this issue but no longer. Can anyone direct me to where there is...
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    Starter motor problems?

    Could someone tell me how to diagnose starter motor problems. Today when trying to start in the morning the starter turned a few times and stopped. I turned the key back and then forward and the car fired like normal. It is a possibility that I let go of the key too soon, but I think I that...
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    kw coilovers

    Could someone please tell me the stock height from ground to center hub or center hub to fender. I just installed kw coilovers and didn't check the original height before installing:banghead::banghead:. How low can I lower the car without any rubbing whatsoever on 18" rims? Thanks
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    Dead battery

    My battery died. Anyone know how to get it out (pics or vid greatly appreciated)? It doesn't just lift out of the plastic case. Something is holding it in place. Will the steering fault light and esp go off without vag-com? Thanks (Audi S3)
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    Clutch S3 dxd with flywheel stage 3 apr

    I have noticed that when engaging my clutch in first gear (dxd stage 3 with flywheel) it takes more pressing of the gas pedal for it to start rolling without a judder. I have 1500 km after installing the clutch and stage 3 apr. It may have been this way from the after the installation and I only...
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    Battery voltage

    I am going tomorrow to the garage for a tune up. My battery is three years old and I am heading into a cold winter. I want them to check the battery voltage to make sure it is ok. What should it read? I don't want them to try and sell me a battery if I don't need it.
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    Battery volts?

    I am going tomorrow to the garage for a tune up. My battery is three years old and I am heading into a cold winter. I want them to check the battery voltage to make sure it is ok. What should it read? I don't want them to try and sell me a battery if I don't need it.
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    wobbly wheels...really annoying

    The story starts with my car 2008 S3 with stock rims and stock tires (michelin sp3; rims18/7.5/54 offset) My car (APR stage three) was looking anemic so I thought I'd deck it out with new rims (Lenso 18/8.5/42 offset) and Toyo R1R. To my dismay the steering wheel started shaking at 140 km/h. I...
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    Michelin Pilot Sport 3

    I've been running these tires for about 4k kms on my standard S3 rims. They are fantastic. I want to purchase some new rims to spruce the car up a little. Is it ok to put this tires on an 8 inch rim? The rims they have been on are 7.5 inches. Thanks
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    Help...water spill

    I spilled about a liter water on the mat of the passenger side. I quickly took the mat out sopped up the water and left the car running for 45 min with the heater on. I am hysterical!! Where does the water go to? What happens to it? I have nightmares from my 73 beetle with rusty floors. Is...
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    Coilover; to do or not to do

    I have a S3 2008 stage 3 APR with stock rims/suspension. I am not interested on improving the handling of the car in regards to suspension due to the fact that I don't race it or drive if hard in turns. What I would like to do is lower it. The car looks pretty anemic and there is not much to be...
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    Help... water spill

    I spilled about a liter water on the mat of the passenger side. I quickly took the mat out sopped up the water and left the car running for 45 min with the heater on. I am hysterical!! Where does the water go to? What happens to it? I have nightmares from my 73 beetle with rusty floors. Is...
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    wheel color for 2008 sp3 artic silver

    I'll be installing the APR stage III in a couple of days and decided that I might as well spray the wheels while the car is on the jack. I have a 2008 8P2 artic silver and the car is just not aggressive looking at all. I am not looking to monster it up only to add a little sporty flare. I...
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    APR stage III with stock catback???

    I have recently purchased the stage III kit from APR for my 2008 S3. I have a question as to what catback modification is necessary to compliment the kit. As of now I cannot purchase an upgraded catback (ex. miltek) because in order to do so I would need to import it and the emission's law in...
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    slight steering vibration?

    Ever since I put on new rims and tires I have becime quite sensitive to the steering (slightly OCD:sly:.) With both hands resting lightly on the steering wheel while driving in a straight line it feels silky smooth until I hit 140 km/h and then I feel an ever so little vibration. I was told by...
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    engaging into reverse?

    I was always told that when engaging into reverse (manual) I should first press the knob down, then slide the stick to the left, wait a second and then push forward into reverse. Well anyways, I let someone drive my car (mistake) and he put it into reverse without so much as a pause and it...
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    electric multi-plated hydralic clutch????

    I am upgrading to APR stage three and changing the clutch with the whole package as well. WTF is an electric multi-plated hydralic clutch? I read that this is what are S3's have. The clutch set-up I ordered from sachs is not good?
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    front alignment...do i need full gas tank

    My car is pulling a little to the right after switching the steering rack and I need to get it realigned. Is it recommended for me to do the front alignment with a full tank of gas? How about with me sitting in the drivers seat? I remember reading somewhere that the alignment figures relate...
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    high pitch whine?????

    Hello Guys, I have a high pitch whine only in fifth gear when I am accelerating or with my foot on the gas. Any clues? I hate the sound of it. Thanks S3 2008 16000 km
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    steering....lock to lock

    How many rotations from lock to lock? I am getting three. This isn't right.