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    S3 8L windscreen needed ASAP!

    This won't post in the classifieds section for some reason? Maybe coz I'm using the iPad? Anyway, need a new windscreen ASAP! Preferably this weekend please anyone!? Just about to sell car on Sunday and a crack appeared this avo :-/ If anyone in Kettering, Northampton, Milton Keynes or...
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    Loud whistling on acceleration

    Have a loud whistling on acceleration from the engine bay. Changed the knackered old TIP for a badger 5 a few months back but still have the loud whistle. Assuming its a boost leak? how do I locate it? And is there a common place for a boost leak that I should check first? Charge pipe perhaps?
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    Spacers Eibachs pro vs FK...

    Are they much less the same or is there a significant difference between these two makes? I'm looking to space the front 5mm and the rear 8mm or 10mm...
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    Whistling noise on turbo and HIDs question...

    So I replaced my OEM TIP and box with a Badger 5 TIP and jetex cone this morning. GREAT UPGRADE!!! But for a few months now I've had progressively louder whistle when boost comes on (in every gear). There was no mention of a boost leak on recent last service, or when the breather pipes were...
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    Anyone local to Kettering/Northampton/MK can help fit my B5 TIP please!?

    As per post please, coz I'm a numpty and haven't done it before and don't wanna balls it up! I asked Vagtech in MK for a fitting quote 2 days ago....although they supply and fit only Forge... I'm based in Kettering but travel to Northampton and Milk'n'Beans regularly. Assistance much...
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    S3 8L used as top gear camera car!

    Just been watching the Lancia Stratos episode of TG on Dave. And noticed a Matt black S3 with camera mounts on parked up off track!!! It was lowered, bigger than std wheels and I assume it may well have been mapped to keep pace with the usual £100k+ cars they test. Love it
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    Is the Badger 5 TIP and jetex cone for Cupra R same as S3?

    As per title. Are they one and the same?
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    Possible traction control issue?

    My S3 seems to be losing serious traction around bends especially in the damp. And the traction control light flashes on when I do do. The ESP button is on so I'm assuming that there may be an issue with it? Anyone had this prob also? Didn't have this prob with my previous pre facelift S3...
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    Spacers and bolt sizes

    I've got 12mm spacers for my S3. Would these be best fitted to the rear or front? And if rear, what size for fronts? I can't try them yet coz I don't have extended bolts! So what size bolts do i need? I know they'll need to be 45mm threads but are they M14x1.5?
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    HID replacements

    I have an x-reg facelift S3. I want to know how much my HIDs have faded over the years. they have never been replaced and I'm just wondering how much they may have diminished over the years and whether or not it's worth buying new bulbs? If I do replace them do I need new ballasts or just new...
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    Will Gateway Lite GWL1AU2 work with iPhone 4?

    So finally found a gateway that will work with my concert HU in my 8L S3... But there's no info regarding compatibility with iphone 4. Website state that it'll work with nearly all the iPods and iPhone 3. But were they published before the iPhone 4 came out? Anyone know? This is the GWL1AU2...
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    Badger 5 TIP

    Could someone point me in the direction I need to purchase a badger 5 TIP please? And any idea how much they cost? Thanks! :thumbsup:
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    Having new breather pipes fitted next week but isn't there an upgrade?

    So yeah breather pipes split. VW techie tells me there's no option but to buy genuine Audi replacement (coz they're moulded parts). So it's booked in. But isn't there an aftermarket upgrade instead of using the standard pipes? I'm interested in Badger 5 induction kit, but is this something...
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    Bought the wrong Dension gateway so now for sale!

    Like a clutz! I bought the quadlock Dension gateway 100 for later Audi models. Code GW16AI2 So now it's for sale on eBay or to anyone on here. I paid £60 plus postage so offering it up for the same. Pm if interested! Cheers! Btw comes with cradle too!
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    Dension Gateway 100 S3 8L compatible?

    Just bought a Dension Gateway 100. Got the iPod lead etc. It shows that it connects straight into the back if the head unit and then you gotta match up the Earth cable... I bought off a guy with a 2007 a3 using a concert head unit. My 2000 (8L) also has the standard concert head unit. I'm...
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    Anti roll bar broken! Need ramp and techie to replace!!!

    Just had my S3 serviced by a friend who's a VW matertech, for the most part the car is fine. But 2 issues need sorting ASAP. So any advice would be hugely appreciated please. 1) Anti roll bar is broken and needs replacing, like it was bashed going over a speed bump or something (doesn't...
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    Quick thanks to Sky Insurance

    Just a quick thank you post to Kevin at Sky Insurance who arranged (almost) the cheapest quote for my S3 but included any mods, and protected no claims all at no extra cost. Green light came out £20 cheaper, but for the cover that Sky was offering it was worth the extra £20. Just so you...
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    Rear bushes need replacing, anywhere except audi to do it?

    Just had the car serviced and it would seem that n/s rear bushes are std (metal?) ones and could be prone to seizing which may snap the lower arms? but the o/s has been replaced with newer rubber ones... is there anywhere other than audi (that would charge a fortune i assume) that i could get...
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    S3 Power been zapped! help!!!

    Took my S3 (8L) to tyre place to get 4 new tyres and wheel alignment today. They left the ignition (electrics) on for over an hour and thus flattened the battery DEAD! naturally they tried to jump start it :faint: Now i've only had this S3 a few weeks. I knew that a standard 1999 S3 was 210bhp...
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    S3 (8L) recommended upgrade for ICE

    Apologies if this has been covered before, I did try searching :-/ My S3 (1999) only has standard concert system, speakers and 6 cd changer. What are the recommended upgrades to get decent sounds? Head unit type/brand, speaker upgrade, sub/amp? I really have no idea where to start other...